18 Jul 1946
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1946
Page
1
Union Local 150 members vote to switch from seven to six days at the plant. The decision aims to restore veteran seniority steps and allow gradual reinstatement of prior status. Company officials and union leaders met July 11 and July 15 to discuss the change and related personnel issues.
Workers at the Ohio Match Company in Wadsworth returned to their jobs this week after more than 12 weeks idle. The revival began Monday with an 18 cent hourly wage increase. Before the strike nearly 200 workers were from Ritt an. some injured, others hired, current returning count is uncertain.
Milk prices rose in Rittman and nearby areas by two cents per quart on Tuesday according to local dealers. The increase aligns with a statewide suspension of price hikes and reflects the newly installed two cent per quart rise.
A son named Kenneth Edward weighing 6 lbs 9 oz arrives to Charles and Elizabeth Rupp of Wadsworth on July 16. A son born July 14 to Lamidon Resol and wife at Wadsworth Hospital. A daughter Ann Elizabeth born July 14 to Moss Robinson and wife. Tom Lendon also welcomed a child on July 15 at Wadsworth Hospital.
Miss Connie Steiner hosts 14 Westminster Guild members from Milton Presbyterian Church with Mrs. L G DeVore presenting a Teheran program. Aug 1 covered dish supper planned at Rittman Central Park. Local visits include Robert Rosnagle from London and Kropf family hosting guests in Orrville and at Bodager home.
The Milton Presbyterian church leads the largest group of young people from a church of its size at Camp Harkness on Lake Erie. Attending are Margaret Grant Ethel Mae Coffman Lois Coffman Patsy Wilm ot David Baehr Freddie Waugh Joyce Waugh Shirley Gwaltney Mary Squibbs Jane Rolph Janet Osborne.
Milton Presbyterian church pledges exceed 4000 dollars to a three year World War II relief program in memory of Pvt Robert F Clippinger son of G H and Mrs Clippinger of South Main Street who died in the Salerno battle on September 13 1943 at age 22 He served from July 1942 overseas from March 1943 and fought in Tunisia Sicily and the Italian mainland He attended Ohio State University after graduating from Rittman High School where he was active in campus publications and a journalism honor society member Purple Hearts were awarded posthumously.
Rittman high school classes of 1941 and 1942 plan a joint reunion Sunday July 28 at the Log Cabin Wooster Route 30 starting 8 p m Admission 2 00 Carl Bowen chairs the arrangements committee.
The Women of the Moose gathered Wednesday July 10 with Senior Regent Mildred Schaad presiding and 17 members present. An 7:30 executive committee meeting discussed a bake sale and a contribution to Crile Hospital. Bessie Warrick won the mystery package before the 9:00 ceremony and the session closed in ritual form.
The Rittman Press will raise subscription prices on September 1 as it begins its 35th year. Local rate moves to 2.00 and 2.50 beyond the local area, a 50 cent rise from current levels. Until then, two years prepaid at 1.50 per year remain available in the Rittman area.
Mrs. Joseph Graber of Rittman R D southwest died at 7 a m today after a period of illness. She is survived by her husband and one son. Funeral arrangements were to be completed by Ebert Funeral Home this afternoon.
Wayne County Baseball Championship draw announced for Sterling Knights of Pythias two day event on Labor Day weekend. Sunday features Rittman Legion versus Rittman Shop, Creston against Sterling, Chester versus West Salem, with Shreve earning a bye. Monday includes winners from Sunday and the final county title game. Each participating team earns 20 dollars per game, with treasury funded by merchandise drawings and a post final sale drawing on Labor Day afternoon.
Rittman Junior Legion, decked in jerseys and caps donated by Don K. Freed's Ford Garage, faced Kenmore Post 446 and lost 4 to 0. Jim Petak allowed five hits in a strong start while Shoray shut down Ritman, and Kenmore cashed two misplayed fly balls. On Tuesday Rittman topped Sharon Center 6 to 5 aided by Bob Rosenberg's homer and Ray Lance's RBI blast with a man on second in the ninth. Heinie Walker was the winning pitcher.
The Wooster board of education hires Spahn & Barnes of Cleveland Heights to plan a new school building. The planning commission advises dropping the Landis 7-acre recreation tract appropriation.
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