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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1966
Page
2
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A historical overview traces planetary motion and stellar distance from ancient beliefs to modern astronomy. It discusses Galileo, the Hale telescope, light years and a hypothetical immortals voyage, then shifts to Norwayne High School commencement with diplomas and honors.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters seeks to represent about 1000 Packaging Corporation of America workers in Rittman as AFL CIO Local 150 faces leadership upheaval. The piece notes past strikes, leadership shifts, a potential dues increase, and questions about Local 150’s pension and treasury, pondering Teamster influence and the risk of renewed work stoppages.
Eighth graders plan a June 6 bus trip to Cleveland for the Museum of Natural History Terminal Tower and a two hour Goodtime boat ride on the Cuyahoga River with a noon sack lunch and dinner stop. Activities include train ride for younger students and a May 23 birth announcement and baccalaureate recap at Norwayne High School with 85 seniors.
State Highway Director will hold a June 22 1966 hearing in Orrville Ohio to hear arguments for and against proposed extensions reroutings and abandonments of routes 57 94 and 548 across Wayne and Medina counties including Orrville Sugar Creek and Wadsworth with route lengths noted and boundaries described.
Rittman and Wooster officials join a county health board advisory council. The council includes Wayne County mayors and township trustees, with Betty Jane Keister as chief clerk and Dr. Adair's deputy registrar. Health nurses and sanitation officers are listed, and fire statistics warn against leaving children alone in homes as a major cause of child fire deaths.
Eighth graders at Rittman High School present a patriotic program during the recognition service at 7:45. The Junior High Band directed by Eugene Sharick performs and students deliver essays solos duets and a flute quartet. Diplomas are awarded by Robert West with Principal Thomas J. Spear presiding.
Judy Whims reports perfect weather in Washington with visits for four days including meals with Virginia Wenger Gene McConnell and family. They traveled to Baltimore and back, with updates on relatives, new births, and travel by several locals including the Ferrers and Wiles family.
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