Call Between Brothers Bridges Gap From Vietnam to Ohio
Esther Schaub learns by short wave radio that her brother Gary in Chu Lai Vietnam is safe. The voice relay lets Gary hear little but confirms safety despite not hearing Esther clearly. Nearby, Sally Heames visits Betty and Bill Maus at 110 North Metzger and local news mention other residents' travels and hospital recoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Schaub
North Third
Esther
Gary
Chu Lai
Vietnam
Schaub
Sally Heames
Betty
Bill Maus
North Metzger
Sally
Robert. Heames
Rittmanites
Chicago
Local Notes Include Births and Travel Updates
Mrs Roy Lutz of 230 West Sunset returned from Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital where she was a three day patient. Mrs Robert Langton of 38 Washington has come home from a week in Queens New York. Louise visited friends and enjoyed every minute of it. Mr and Mrs Sherman Carr announce the birth of a son July 7 at Tiburon California weighing eight pounds two ounces. Harriet Squibbs of 100 West Liberty is grandmother. Lana Peterman daughter of Wesley and (Mrs) Peterman RD will attend Wooster Presbytery Camp July 21-27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy-Lutz
West-Sunset
Wadsworth -Rittman Hospital
Robert Langton
Washington
Queens, N. Y
Louise
Sherman Carr
Mary Squibbs
Tiburon
Calif
Sloan Alexander
Harriet Squibbs
West Liberty
Lana Peterman
Wesley Peterman
Wooster Presbytery
Hockensmiths tour lion country and more on vacation
Harvey and Liz Hockensmith visited Stone Mountain Georgia and Lion Country in West Palm Beach Florida then stayed with Mr and Mrs Jack Bigler in Raleigh North Carolina before returning home Irene Jarrell may need back surgery after a fall she was taken to Orrville Osteopathic Hospital Dancing set for 7 to 9 at Band Parents ice cream social at Central Junior High lawn Main Street Ice cream cake soft drinks and coffee served Bill and Alberta Tisher and Krista Ronnie returned from a Western trip seeing Yellowstone snow and visiting relatives Fred Schindler Worland and his brother Richard Miles City then Tarpon Springs and back Joyce Burkhart and daughter visited Tarpon Springs Florida two weeks away
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone Mountain
Georgia
Lion Country
Harvey
Liz Hockensmith
Rittman
West Palm Beach
Fla
Jack Bigler
Raleigh
N. C
Irene Jarrell
Gish Road
Orrville Osteopathic Hospital
Parents of
Wadsworth
Central Junior High Lawn
Main Street
Bill
Alberta Tisher
Krista
Ronnie
Yellowstone National Park
Fred Schindler
Miles City
Mont
Richard
Worland
Wyo
Burglary Hits Mogler Electric List of Stolen Goods
Thieves smashed a front door at Mogler Electric Service 261 South Main early Monday and took about 10 portable TV sets and four to five radios. Police say burglars used a similar method in the area and the owner reports no insurance coverage. total loss not yet estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mogler Electric Service
South Main
Merle Heffelman
Paul Mogler
Rittman Board Names New Assistant Instrumental Music Instructor
The Rittman Board of Education hires Robert Everhart of Malvern as assistant instrumental and vocal music instructor. He has two years teaching in New Bremen and Loudonville, began this week, and will work with more than 1200 students in band and chorus. Dennis Antram leads instrumental music. Mrs. Carolyn Warren is vocal director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Board of Education
Robert Everhart
Malvern
Everhart
New Bremen
Loudonville
Capital University
Malvern High School
Sheldon Avenue
Bank Reports Rittman Savings Bank Annual Figures
Rittman Savings Bank releases its annual report showing total assets of 9 268 580 dollars and deposits of 8 383 583 25 dollars. The bank holds government bonds 2 448 138 dollars state and municipal bonds 922 519 dollars and 18 000 dollars in Federal Reserve stock. Loans and discounts total 4 716 921 dollars. Ralph Overholt is president A J Broadhurst executive vice president. C E Rhonemus is vice president and G H Clippinger secretary. Directors include Joseph Ramsier H C Brenneman W K Steiner Broadhurst Clippinger Overholt and Rhonemus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Savings Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
Ralph Overholt
A. J. Broadhurst
C. E
Wayne County JVS Hires Teachers for Fall Opening
The WCJVS board announced recruitment for the new Wayne County Joint Vocational School to open in fall 1969. Juniors only in year one, with a second group added the next year, enrolling roughly 30 Rittman students initially and doubling in year two. Selection hinges on academics, attendance, and other factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Joint Vocational School
Wcjvs Board of Education
Rittman
Ronald Woyat
Woyat
Harold Buss
Glen Neal
JVS
Robert Z Zimpfer
Virginia Nicholas
Hallie Redman
Kay Myers
Nan
Luster From Attica Not Rittman Man In Forgery Case
Edward Lee Luster 36, tied to a four state forgery ring, is identified by police as from Attica New York not Rittman. He was picked up in Batavia and recently cashed a payroll check in Rittman. Luster on probation from Wayne County for a concealed weapons conviction and is a parole violator from Attica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Edward Lee ‘Luster
Batavia
Attica
N. Y
Eva Staen
Luster
FBI
Williamsburg
Wayne County
Adult Swim Night Set at Rittman Pool
Clyde Adams director announces an adult night swim at Rittman swimming pool Thursday from 9 to 11 p.m. The event invites adults to swim after hours and featured supervision by staff for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Adams
Rittman Swimming Pool
Rittman board cuts budget and eyes extra room
Rittman board of education reduced the 986 600 budget from 1 008 900 citing a tight year and planned to use an extra room outside the system. Cuts included teacher salaries, custodians, textbooks, supplies, and retirement while exploring library room use for classrooms and delaying some repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman—board of Education
Margaret Williams
W. H. Hauenstein
Wilford Blatter
Hauenstein
Rittman
Ida Sue
School For Crippled Children
Rittman’s
Public Library
Wayne County Public Library
Muilton United Presbyterian Church
United Methodist Church
William Holt
Citizens For Better’ Schools Committee
Holt Board
Ed Taylor
Taylor
Hearing on New Route 57 in Wayne County Scheduled
Ohio Department of Highways will hold a public hearing on July 23 at 10 30 am in Rittman High School to discuss establishing limited access for a section of Ohio 57 in Wayne County. The segment runs from the intersection with Ohio 5 to south of relocated Ohio 5 near the Big Chippewa River and Township Road 126, including interchange areas under the department’s policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Department of Highways
Rittman High School
Wayne County
Ohio 5
Big Chippewa River
Rittman Golfers Shine At Rawiga Pro Member Tourney
Pro Dan Olney led in the 1968 Pro Member Tournament at Rawiga Country Club as Rittman golfers swept the top spots. Olney’s team won after a daylong event starting 10 30 AM, with Dick Rupp’s squad finishing second and a three-way tie for third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Olney
Rawiga Country Club
Olney
Eagle Scout Court Honors for Rostorfer Group
Carl Rostorfer son of Mr and Mrs George Rostorfer will become Eagle Scout at a court of honor Saturday evening. James Rohrer son of Mr and Mrs Donald Rohrer will become a Star Scout. Second class ranks, merit badges and first class ranks awarded. Orrville Sportsman and Farmer's League Park hosts ceremony with Charter presentation. Scouts and leaders Wilmer Fox and Paul Wheeler plan a full camping weekend to prepare for the event. Public invited with special invitation to boys seeking to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Rostorfer
George Rostorfer
West Sunset
James Rohrer
Donald Rohrer
Metzger
Gary Gaugler
Bill Gaugler
Gregg Tho
en.M.ke Priest
Kevin Rohrer
Orrville Sportsman and Farmer’s League Park
Wilmer Fox
Paul Wheeler
UF Goal Set Rittman United Fund Increases Target
The Rittman United Fund raises its 1969 goal to 17 500 with a drive from October 7 to 26 led by president Robert Meade. Agencies share in proceeds with several increases. expenses projected at 600 and a 355 earmarked for a contingency fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman United Fund
Robert Meade
Pyelve
Boy Scout Organization
Red Cross
Mental Health Association
Cancer Society
Salvation Army
Rittman Community Fund
Little League
Goodwill
Kidney Foundation
American Social Health
Mrs Ruth Garver 81 Former Rittman Resident Died
Mrs Ruth Garver widow of Vernon A Garver former superintendent of schools in Rittman died in Mt Vernon nursing home where she had lived seven years. She taught in West Salem schools before marriage and survived by sisters Mrs Carrie McLaughlin and Gladys Ferguson brothers John Ferguson and Paul Ferguson two sons died in infancy burial was in Congress Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Garver
Rittman
Wooster
Garver
Vernon A. Garver
Mt. Vernon
West Salem
Carrie McLaughlin
Gladys Ferguson
John Ferguson
Congress
Paul Ferguson
Congress Cemetery
Chippewa Appraisals Nearing Completion
Chippewa Watershed Conservation Association appraisals likely to finish in July per Roy Sinclair. Benefits include expanded cropland from better drainage, conversion of flood prone lands to farming, higher corn yields, more buyers, reduced fencing, and improved soil and infrastructure resilience. Sinclair notes urban flooding drops, channel work could cut flood damage by 55 percent. contact in Smithville RK 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa Watershed Conservation Association
Roy Sinclair
Sinclair
Wayne County
Booster Club Meeting Notice at Rittman High
The Booster Club of Rittman High School Athle tic Booster Club will meet Monday July 22 at 8 pm. The venue is the Junior Achievement Building located on North State Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman High School Athletic Booster
Junior Achievement
North State Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iaioe
Donald Rose
Huron Lake
Wadsworth- Rittman Hospital
Stitzner Wipperman
Clyde Burkhart
Joyce
Tarpon Springs
Little Leaguers
Dodgers
Steve Geyer
Lane Smith
Terry Bellamy
Jim Pamer
Bob Thonen
Gary Whitenack
Dick Smith
Dave Rufener
Darrell Johnson
Gary Jordan
Greg Thonen
Ron Bauer
Jon Halliwell
Alan Hostetler
Sam Trent
John Butcher
Steve Gammell
Greg Piatt
WCJVS
Cee Morgan
Alice Hawley
Zampfer
NUMA
Lke
Robert Miller
First Street School
Miller
Holt
James W. Frye
Rawiga
Carl Rastorfer
George Rastorfer
Eagle Scout
Antone
Smithville
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