HITS AND BITS From a dying custom revived in town weekend
A group of young people revived a dying custom last week as 20 friends of newlyweds Delbert and Dorothy Maine gathered at 236 Grandview at 11 p.m. The couple fled, one group pursued by foot and on bicycles, while Delbert Maine Sr. slept through the racket. The scene included a belling party, foot chases, and a wild ride around town. Other brief notes cover illnesses, births, travels, and local social events, with updates on relatives visiting, a theater lead for Rich Kanehl, and upcoming community picnics and society meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Rolirer
Delbert
Dorothy Maine
Maine
Grandview
Adolph
Dorothy
Pearl Stern
Delbert Maine, Sr
Bloodmobile Sets Blood Drive Record With 138 Pints
Bloodmobile workers set a record by collecting 138 pints of blood at the American Legion Hall. Chairmen Mrs. Dale Widmer and Mrs. Kenneth Ramsler reported 161 contributors, 51 volunteers, eight nurses, and five doctors participated. Next drive is October 15 from noon to 6 pm. Debbie Priest death noted with donors contributing to replace hospital blood use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloodmobile
Dale Widmer
Kenneth Ramsler
American Legion Hall
Red Cross
Mogler Electric
Rittman Beverage
Akron Children’s Hospital
Deborah Lynn Priest
Debbie
Homer Schwab
Hazel McDonald
Virginia O'Neal
Paul E. Marty
Mildred A. Huth
Cona Williams
Gladys Lamson
Edith P. Perry
Ada Davis
Ed Seiler
Roy Perry
Contractors Seek Time To Study Code
Local contractors, County commissioners, and Wayne County building inspector attended a City Council hearing on the Wayne County building code. They asked for six weeks to study the code, proposing a committee from each building phase to review it, and local inspectors to handle inspections to avoid trips to Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Andy Bauders
Wooster
Bauders
Charles Mann
Frank Taggart
C. E. Rhonemus
Taggert
Rhonemus
Robert Bodager
Vernon Steiner
Strickland Plans Major Auto Garage Expansion
Hugh L. Strickland announces a new 68 by 100 foot addition to the Hugh L. Strickland Chevrolet Garage on East Ohio Avenue. The project, adding 18,800 square feet under roof, includes more showroom space for new cars, enlarged offices, an organizational meeting room, expanded mechanic stalls, two wash racks, and upgraded tooling. The firm aims for faster, more efficient service and hopes completion by fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh L. Strickland
Chevrolet
Ohio Avenue
Strickland
Banks offer broad future for June graduates in 1960s jobs
Banks pledge a wide future for this year's June graduates drawing job chances at financial houses. The industry notes it hires over 100000 new workers annually to meet growing demand and expansion in banking services.
Temporary Building May Be Answer To School Housing
School board weighs options for two extra classrooms including using JA building or high school spaces. Rejected converting JA rooms due to cost and legal issues. Consider temporary buildings and redistributing rooms. aim to relieve crowding by next fall. Board to study temporary solutions used in other districts. possible impact on kindergarten and music classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Board of Education
West Hill
Robert West
W. H. Havenstein
Havenstein
Hauenstein
Sylvan Wiles
Wiles
William “Mays
Ohio State University
Boosters Plan Parade Friday Night Kickoff
The Rittman Booster Club launches yearlong festivities with four parades and a 5 G rocket kickoff Friday night. The parade starts at 7 pm at West Ohio and North Metzger, featuring nine cars and leaders including City Manager Charles Mann and Superintendent W H Hauenstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittmian
West Ohio Avenue
North Metzger Avenue
Lyman Gish
Charles Mann
W. H. Hauenstein
John Heter
Sterling
Dom Calabria
George Sandrock
Slim- Wilmot
Seek Friends Of Former Teacher in Milton Township Card Shower
Former students and friends, including about 290 people from Milton Township, are urged to remember Cecelia Mae Beyler with a card shower as she nears her 80th birthday. Beyler, a former Wayne County teacher, lives in Banning California where she now resides at the Banning Hotel. Her memoir America Falls-from-Eastle-Walls recounts fond memories of her years teaching in the area and mentions many former pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Township
Cecelia Mae Beyler
Miss Bevlery
California
Banning Hotel
Banning
Calif
Wayne County
J. Taylor
North
Baldwin Avenue
Temple City
Rittman Press
Mill Levy On Ballot Place One Rittman Ohio
City to seek a one mill operating levy on the November ballot to bolster finances. Council approves a two year boost estimated to raise about $18,000 as 1964 budget items face cuts. Wages frozen and trash pickup cut amid prior rejection of a similar levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
City Cab
Clarence Stevens
Clyde Eckhart
Michigan
Board of Zoning Appeals
Eckhart
Zoning Committee Maps Out Work Plan for Milton Township
Milton Township zoning study committee advances a four point work program led by Frank Burchell. The plan, tied to a state development project, aims to classify property, produce an elevation map, and collect school data with key local leaders guiding each area. A ballot item potential for November 1964 is discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Township
Frank Burchell
State Department of Development
William Ruttencutter
Joe Winkler
Goldie Wurgie
Lyn Welker
Slvar Niles
Mid King
Alvi Steiner
Ernie Bodager
Rober Bragg
Alvin Johnson
Ated Burchell
Burchell
Miln
Sterling
Ohio
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Iran
Shedrock
William Beichler
Akron ‘Children’s Hospital
Ruth
Jim Black
Harold Mills
Diana
Charles R. Mills
Haviland
Glen Bellamy
Wadsworth Hospital
Lori
Hazel
Mac McConnell
Kim
Kelly
Gene
Jury McConnell
New York
American, Veterinarians Medical Association
Judy
Small Kelly
Central Park Pavillion
Ralph
Elinor Armstrong
Bob
Jim
Pat
Karl Kanehl
Florence
Fritz Kanehl
Wilmette
Kanehls
Scn
Richard
Bedford Springs
Rich
Susan
Women’s Society For World ‘Service Groups
South America
Freida Steiner
KYN
Japan
Robert Frase
Carl Schwab
Bessie Schumacher
Phillipine
Luella Branigan
Vern Phillips
Valley Forge
Ruth Beery
Lillian Beery
James Winsteler
Lake Wawasee
Ind
Alvie Robinson
Aloma
Jackie Bruce
R. Isaac Watkins
Wayne
W.V
Warren
Angie Hardgrove
Otheir
Rittmanites
Dick c
Carolyn Lutz
Argos
Gene Crall
Tom and
Shelby
Mel
Dee Goffinet
Jane Slate
Doylestown
Jane
O. V. Slate
B. E. Seaver
Orin Rufener
Boosters
Jerry Whims
Jay Cees
Warren Hardgrove
American Legion
Hank Tompkins
Industrial Street
Lester
Hildrens
Obe
Orig
Wolverine
Daca
Ae Eee Oy
Baie
Bsarhod
Aie
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