Mardi Gras Royalty Named for City Parade
Patty Gish and Jim Hileman were chosen as Mardi Gras royalty by local playground participants. Alternates are Danny Yoho and Jane Halliwell, with Grandview Park reps named as well. Parade events include a 4 30 pm start from American Legion Hall and TV character themed entries, followed by a chicken barbecue at American Legion Hall with tickets at 1.50 for adults and 75 cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty Gish
Jim Hileman
Clarence May
George Hilemans
Danny Yoho
Jane Halliwell
Washington-Metzger Street
Grandview
Ritter Drive
American Legion
Central
Third Street
Danny
Carl Yohes
Jane
Robert Halliswells
Grandview Park
Patty
Jim
Washington Metzger Street Park
Karen
Hartzler
Jeff Steele
Ritter
Rhonda Roberts
Mike Robinson
American Legion Park
Judy Straub
Stephen Neal
Central Park
Kelly
van Huff
Third
Ashton Hall
Rittman High School
King and Queen Court
American Legion Hall
Residents Urge Quick Action Over Sewer Infiltration Study
City council approved funds to photo photograph 18 000 feet of sewer lines to locate storm water infiltration after residents along North Main Street reported 20 inches of basement sewage flooding following heavy rain. Manager Charles Mann cited costs for color photography and camera work, with completion in about three months, while residents urged action despite price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
North Main Street
Charles Mann
Sewate
Bears and trips reveal mountain memories and mischief
A lighthearted travelogue recalls a bear encounter at Smoky Mountain National Park where Ben Kay stays calm and interacts with the animal. The piece follows trips by the Kays and other locals across Gatlinburg, Natural Tunnel, Cherokee and more, with notes on relatives, hospital visits, and camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Kay
Smoky Mountain National Park
Kay
Kays
Gatlinburg, Tenn
Margaret
Tom Vanney
Mantua
Natural Tunnel
Cherokee Indian Village
North Carolina
Grandfatehr Mountain
Mile High
California
Carlsbad Caverns
N. Mex
el Paso
Tex
Juarez
Mex
USA
Petrified, Forest
Grand Canyon Zion National Park
Las Vegas
Lomita
Inglewood
Sierra Madre Calif
Disneyland
Knotts Berry Farm
Pacific
Sequoia Nation Park
Yosemite
Salt Lake City
Masons and Stars Picnic Scheduled for August Ninth
The annual Masonic and Eastern Star picnic will be at Craftsman Park Barberton on Sunday August ninth. Members should bring a filled picnic basket and table service. Coffee rolls and cold drinks provided. Serving begins at 4 pm. Park recreation facilities at the Mancheste r Road and Route 619 corner will be available. come early to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic and
Eastern Star
Craftsman’s Park
Barberton
Manchester Road
Route 619
Fun Festival Time Schedule Highlights
Public swim runs 11 to 2 p.m. Little League farm teams at 11 a.m. regulars at 1 p.m. Rides, games, registration and judging for Mardi Gras 73 to 4 p.m. Mardi Gras parade at 4 30 p.m. Chicken barbecue at 5 p.m. All Stars vs Married Gals men’s softball at 7 p.m. Swim show at 8 p.m. Dance and swim from 9 to 12 midnight. 5 30
Sidewalk Sale This Weekend in Rittman
Bargains abound as local merchants unite for a two day Sidewalk Sale Friday and Saturday with most stores open nightly. Register for the Lucky Barrel at Pittman Hardware before Thursday 4 30 p m. Draw worth 800 dollars. August 28 marks the second Sleepwalker Sale with details to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Toether
Pittman Hardware
Pittman
Shell
Blond Speeder Sparks North Main Street Outcry
Male residents on North Main Street protest speeding by hot rodders, voicing complaints at council Monday night. They single out a young blonde female driver whose high speed prevents men from getting a clear look at her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
Council
PCA Negotiations Drag On For 1000 Local Workers
Negotiations between Packag ing Corporation of America and International Brotherhood of Pulp Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers Local 150 resume Wednesday as the contract nears expiration on Saturday Aug 1. Local 150 members will vote on a strike this week with both sides silent on sticking points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packaging Corporation of America
International Brotherhood of Pulp Sulphite and Paper Mill
Local 150
Second Grab Saves Youngster Life
After heavy rains sent torrents through Aver towing Landis Ditch and under the Industrial Street bridge a boy named Billy Hathaway was swept downstream. Neighbor Robert Schneltzer and helper Dorriny Calabria pulled him from swift waters near 184 Wayne Street as onlookers gathered. Billy, bruised but fine, was returned to his parents at 161 Industrial. he plans to start kindergarten at North Street School this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Hathaway
Robert Schmeltzer
Adder
Landis Ditch
Billy
Industrial Street
Bills Hathaway 5
Landis
Oweler
Brdge
Billy Not Enix
Ats
Robert Schneltzer
Wayne Street
Con
Schmeltzer
Dorriny Calabria
Ohio Match Company
Wadsworth
Brookside Drive
Tessly
Robert Hathaway
Strike Continues At Ohio Edison Rittman Office
Five members of a local trade group remain on strike at the Ohio Edison office in Rittman. About 670 workers statewide walked off January 15 after no new contract was signed. supervisory staff in the Rittman division have been handling the local workload since the strike began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Incel
Brotherhood of Electri- Worates
Ohio Edison
Rittimen
Tres Re
Iocas
Rittman
Jecai
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Ail Parks
Eucvene Moore
Ise
Salt Street
Moore
Clude
Mann
John Simonton
E Rhonemus
City Hall
Richard Gish
Mary Street
Other Business Council
William Holt
Russell Frey
Fran Sand Rock
Dale Trent
Samuel
Olive, Ky
West Virginia
Kathy Lavery
Ivan Ramsier
University Hospital Babies and Children’s Unit
Cleveland
Sandra Alexander
Gail Taylor
Bonita Wilson
Jeanne Ramsier
Smith-Walbridge
Syracuse
Ind
Homer Pyle
Susan
Washington, D C
Williamsburg
Laurel
Rockwood
Larry
Doris Wertz
Columbus Gayway
Bruce
Smoky Mountains
Ligonier
Lawrence Cline
William B. McCall
Barberton Citizens Hospital
Carolyn Thompson
Royal Oak, Mich
Christine Williams
Lindsey Williams
Randy Grubb
Bellevue
Ohio University
Paul Copley
Dallas Copley
Masons & Stars
Little League
PCA
Youngster
Bitwil
North Street
Michelle
Beaxfoot Sele
Carni-Fair
Howard Wasson
Addi
Don Lorch
Doylestown
Barret
Rittman Hardware
Thurs
Pittman Shell
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