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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1971
Page
1
Attendees from Beallsville and surrounding towns gathered for the Beallsville High School Alumni Banquet held May 29. Messages celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and births, with updates on local residents and family news including HOLLAND PETERS RITTMAN and PFOST families, Troop 227 Cedar Point trip, and local hospital births.
Jim Rohrer son of Mr and Mrs Donald Rohrer of Rittman received a standing ovation at the Chippewa District Annual Recognition Dinner after a letter on My Community Project read by Robert Langton. The project Hike to Help raised over 5000 for educational equipment for the new high school. Rohrer led a 20 mile walk, chaired the steering committee, and credited the Rittman High School Student Council and community for success. He plans to earn the Eagle Scout Award, having served in many clubs and roles at school and parish.
At RHS the Annual Band Awards Banquet took place in the high school multi purpose room on May 25. Director Gary Kleptach awarded the band plaque for a superior state contest rating in Clyde Ohio to Rittman Band President Karen Niehaus, who also received the John Philip Sousa Award and Arion Award.
Rittman residents joined a Monday parade at 10 30 am featuring Walter Keating as officer of the day and grand marshal. The route ran from Erie Street to the Square with the Rittman High School Marching Band, American Legion and auxiliary, VFW, scouts, 4 H groups and saddle clubs. At the cemetery E Thomas Wetzel spoke on silent eyes and received the George Washington Medal of Honor. A wreath was laid on the pond to honor the dead.
Dine Amusements returns to aid the Rittman Fire Department for the Carni-Fair set June 15 through 19 featuring rides bingo cat throw game and 25 cent cookie jar The auxiliary runs the food tent fish pond penny pitch and 10 cent cookie jar The Rittman Jaycees help with dunk tank and putt-putt golf A Saturday parade is scheduled June 19 New events include a beauty pageant and back night with one admission covering rides 6 to 10 PM June 15 Funds support the Carni-Fair Queen contest with candidates and sponsors listed including Copley Glen Ray Marine Fisher Williams Restaurant Pickens Morton Salt Adams Stone Shook Nancy Erich Conley Nancy Wenger Party Center Lana Peterman Warren Jewelry Carol Wilson.
The 1971 PTA Scholarships go to Connie Sue Haulk and James Randal Rohrer. Debbie leads a strong band with Dari Rastorfer and Laurie Lance winning woodwind and brass honors. The organization raised 511.25 from 68 start, bought outfits and instruments, and praised leaders including Mrs Wayne Forrer and Kleptach.
A panel including Carol Wilson Karen Niehaus Ann Fankhauser Brad Bodager and Mike Prentovich led a Rotary program in Rittman last week. Sylvan Wiles introduced the panel as they spoke on present questions and community attitudes.
WRC at Kent State’s Wadsworth regional campus announces four new courses among 44 summer offerings. Industrial Arts 351 for elementary education majors, Criminal Justice 240, Math 160 in first quarter, and Philosophy 292 in second quarter join 25 courses in quarter one and 19 in quarter two. Courses emphasize study skills and self evaluation with flexible attendance and open admission for some.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile collected 104 pints of blood in Rittman on May 18 with 17 designated for specific recipients. It will return to Rittman on August 5 at the American Legion Hall from noon to 6pm.
John M Ashbrook spoke at the Seventy sixth annual Rittman High School commencement urging graduates to believe in God, parents, country, school and themselves. Valedictorian Jerry Bauman and Salutatorian Debbie Jackson led the class as officers were announced. Connie Haulk and James Rohrer earned $300 PT.A scholarships as Amy Davis and Greg Firis performed.
Mayor's Court records show Richard Hilbert of Rittman charged with reckless operation with the charges withdrawn. Harry Ellis of Wooster fined for peeling tires at $15. Gary S. Schley of Rittman fined $20 for peeling tires. James Frazier of Seville fined $100 for no operator's license.
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