Forty Are Fine In Mayor's Court For Speeding And Stop Violations
Forty offenders were processed in mayor's court this week after a police drive against speeding and stop sign violations. Stop sign violators paid $5 fines with costs suspended, including Dean Lucas and 22 others. Reckless driving or speeding fines were $10 with costs. listed defendants include Homer Rufener and 15 more. Additional cases will be heard later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Lucas
Charles Rupp
John Freymeyer
Richard Morgan
Franklin Moser
Ralph Overholt
Elmer Croft
Richard Grant
Maynard Wagner
Hubert Squibbs
Howard Qualman
Mrs. Herald Miller
Vernon Shultz
William Davis
Linford Irwin
Robert Hart
Edwin Taylor
Leona Moore
Curtis Fritzinger
Matthew Piklas
Gaston Baughman
Gene Maine
Donald Kirk
Homer Rufener
Robert Mace
Orrville Hensley
Jim Schorle
Kenneth Haldiman
Charles Beyner
Paul Schneider
Ralph Reynolds
Paul Trogdon
Richard Vainner
Ray Yocheim
Robert Davis
Ford Kreider
Linzie Adkins
Francis Armbrust
Chas Bungardner
Robert H. Mace
Orville Hensley
Mrs. Alice Lance Dies in Wooster at 69
Mrs. Alice Lance age 69 died Thursday at Community Hospital Wooster after a lingering illness. She lived in North Lawrence for 17 years and previously lived in Sterling and Doylestown. Survived by five daughters and three sons, two sisters, one brother, 35 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral at Gillman Funeral Home Sunday 2:00 p.m. Burial in Rittman Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Lance
Wooster
North Lawrence
Sterling
Doylestown
Howard Lance
Martha Shane
Orpha Kreagie
N. Lawrence
Ellen Werntz
Marshallville
Ruth Curie
Orrville
Eileen Leaver
Canal Fulton
David
Eler
Helmsville
Ellwood
Wo Sisters
Lucille Calame
Ernest Roberts
Wadsworth
Jule Monnin
Gillman Funeral Home
Albert Henry
The
First Church of God
Rittman Cemetery
Bingo Party Planned To Aid Parsons Fund
Wadsworth Veterans of Foreign Wars will sponsor a benefit bingo party Thursday August 10 at 8 p.m. at the Kolony to raise money toward the Margaret Parsons fund. Proceeds go to aid Mrs. Parsons and her five children left fatherless by an Erie R crossing accident on April 2. The fund will finish a new home foundation begun after the father was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth
Councilman Glassner Asked About Fire Truck Revenue
Letter questions Councilman Glassner on securing four more revenue sources to fund a new fire truck. It suggests the police department and Mayor's court as possible options for additional funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glassner
Police Department
Mayor’s Court
Dora Kirkendall: Ohio woman pitcher with two no hitters
Dora Kirkendall of Hull-Dobbs Cleveland, wife of Basil Kirkendall funeral home assistant, has two no hit games this year and another during her Shreve days. Born in Paint Township Wayne County, she began playing after a friend's nudge and has since played for Shreve Berea and Hull-Dobbs. Her latest no hitter came against Stella Walsh Olympics of Cleveland, with a prior win by forfeit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Dora Kirkendall
Basil Kirkendall
Gillman Funeral
Dora
Hull-Dobbs
Cleveland
Shreve
Paint Township
Wayne County
Berea
Rittman Council Moves to Bid for Fire Truck Funding
Village officials fast track a bid for a new fire truck amid fears war shortages may block orders. They weigh financing from revenues or parking meters and discuss the Seagraves Co potential order pause. Residents raise sewer gasoline pollution concerns linked to a recent blast while a cement association film showcases road building methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
John Winkler
Safety Committee
Seagraves Co
Glassner
Willowbrook Park Program Highlights This Week
The schedule lists August events with storytelling led by Mrs. E. L Stentz and Mrs. J. J. Rohrer on August 1 and 3 at 3:00 p.m. Handicraft classes run August 2 in Willowbrook under Mrs. Karl Gillman and Mrs. Sam Niver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L Stentz
D. B. Davidson
Margaret Benek
Karl Gillman
Willowbrook
J. J. Rohrer
W. W. Bodager
Sam Niver
Chamber Backs Zoning Ordinance to Shield Average Homes
The Rittman Chamber of Commerce urges the City Council and Planning Commission to adopt a zoning ordinance to protect medium and lower priced homes from encroachment by business or industrial development. The resolution cites 7 reasons including orderly growth and better utility construction, noting zoning support from over 5,000 communities since 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
City Planning Commission
Rittman Chamber of Commerce
Bud Ee Iee
Boston
Two Awards Given To Rittman Press In Regional Contest
Rittman Press earned two prizes from Northeastern Ohio Weeklies during the group’s Ninth Annual Clinic at Mohican State Park Loudonville on July 22. The paper won second in best editorial class for Secrecy In Public Affairs and received honorable mention for best use of pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Press
Northeastern Ohio
Eugene J. Miller
Mohican State Park
Loudonville
Murray Powers
Robert Stopher
Akron Beacon Journal
Kent State University
KSU School of Journalism
James A. Fosdick
Michael Radock
Carleton J Smyth
William Taylor
Legion officers installed at Shreve post No 423
Emil Firis was installed as commander of American Legion Howard A. Bair Post No 423 in Shreve last Thursday night. Elected officers include Roger Hessidence first vice commander, Frank Daniels second vice commander, Richard Ditch adjutant, Charles Rohrer treasurer, Joe Wald chaplain, Eddie Nanyasal sergeant at arms. The next regular meeting is Tuesday, August 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Shreve
Emil Firis
The
American Legion
Howard A. Bair
Roger Hessidence
Frank Daniels
Richard Ditch
Charles Rohrer
Joe Wald
Eddie Nanyasal
Csondor Gaborsky Jr. Wedding Date Set in Doylestown
September 12 has been chosen for the wedding of Ann Csondor and Joseph Gaborsky Jr. Miss Csondor is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Csondor of Doylestown RD. The ceremony will take place at St Peter's and Paul's Church in Doylestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Csondor
Joseph Gaborsky J Jr
Miss Csondor
George Csondor
Doylestown
St Peter's and Paul's Church
Picnic at Chippewa Lake Park Sponsored by Company and Union
A large picnic for about 4000 workers at Chippewa Lake Park is planned for Saturday July 29 with joint sponsorship by the Company and the Union. Buses from Wadsworth Rittman Sterling Creston and Seville will shuttle picnickers with transportation provided by Joe Costa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gue
Chippewa Lake Park
Uni0n
Wadsworth
Rittman
Sterling
Creston
Seville
Joe Costa
D Spe
Joe Pape
Vernon Winchs
Conte
Ken Osborne
Elmer Easterday
Charles Sigler
Ann Hodovan
CBC
Harold Booth
John Simonton
Betty Carson
Delmar Cotton
Ross Halamay
Kenny Munroe
Dixy Daffy Dills
Ohio Boxboard Company
E Bar‘hen
Portage Lakes
Chippea Lake Park
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Parsons Fund
Grant St
Harold Metzger
Heffelman
Metzger
Hoover
J. S. Kennedy
Portland Cement Association
E. D. Baystow
Kunkler
Medina
Chamber
Picnic
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