Honor War Dead At Ceremonies Across Nation
Hundreds of Rittman residents joined nationwide services last Saturday to honor fallen soldiers. The event began with a parade and concluded with a speech and salute at Rittman Cemetery. The Rittman Press documented the ceremony, featuring the American Legion Honor Guard, a Cub Pack Troop led by Glen Haller, and the Rittman Band.
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Proposal to Place County Library Board on Ballot
Wayne County Commissioners will hear a resolution from the Mayors Library Committee to place a county-wide library board on the next general election ballot. The group seeks county representation on the Wooster City Library Board, after the Wooster board rejected a non voting advisory county seat. The State Librarian advised that county districts improve service, and the measure notes the county funds about half the intangible taxes for library services.
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Mayors’ Library Committee
The
Mayors’ Committee
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Wooster Board
Wooster Court House
Walter Brahm
Brahm
Wooster Library
Ohio
Charles Summers
Doylestown
Lewis C. Crawford
Shreve
Ralph Overholt
Rittman Library Friends
State Library Board
County Library Board Faces Representation Debate
A Wooster board survey on county library services, deemed inconclusive by the Mayors' committee, suggests advisory county representation for about a year to gain experience. County leaders call the move discriminatory, noting many current appointees lack library experience. The mayoral panel lists local officials and civic reps from Kidron and nearby villages.
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Apple Creek
Ivan_Mosier
Burbank
Eugene Schaffter
Congress
Kenneth Glasgow
Creston
C. C. Grim
Dalton
Cedric Paullin
Doylestown
Cloyce Butter
Fredricksburg
Frank Tucker
Marshallville
E. E. Younker
Mt. Eaton
Orla Houglan
Rittman
Lewis C. Crawford
Shreve
Menno Kauffman
Smithville
William Turner
West Salem
Harvey Gardner
Merl Lehman
Kidron
Wooster City
Lester Monbarren
Charles Summers
Rena Woods
Davidee Creston
Overholt
QO. Kanehl
Joseph
Cenna
Russell W. Frey
Walter Ellis
Phil
Township Zoning Meeting in Wooster June 5
A Township Zoning Meeting will be held Friday June 5 at the YMCA in Wooster. Sponsored by the Wayne County Farm Bureau and township trustees. Discussion begins 8:30 p.m. with Leonard Hiebel of Akron, retired Akron Planning Director, speaking on how residents can initiate zoning and its advantages. Open to all county residents.
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Wooster
Wayne County Farm Bureau
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Hiebel
Feature Of The Week Man Won Once The American Bride
The piece reflects on the historical and cultural shifts in marriage and wedding customs. It surveys how the bride’s status evolved from property to partner, noting ancient dowries, the groom’s male entourage, and the changing role of families and fathers in weddings.
Water Problem Is Serious Must be Stopped Or Taxes Upped
Rittman officials say storm water entering sanitary sewers from downspouts threatens sewer capacity and may force tax increases. Stilsons and Associates report confirms inadequate disposal under storm conditions and outlines improvements to meet state requirements. A $3,450 survey will test homes, with 30 days to correct if a downspout is found connected to the sanitary system.
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John Bum Stead
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Five Car Crash Injures Three in Rittman
A five car crash near the railroad in Rittman sent three women, Mary Selbee 37 Ruth Ann Selbee 14 and Joan Masluk 151 Metzger Ave to Wadsworth Municipal Hospital for X rays and treatment. The accident began when the Selbee car accelerator stuck crossing tracks, pushing into Masluk’s vehicle and dragging it about 25 feet before stopping. Several other cars owned by residents of Doylestown Smithville and Wooster were damaged.
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Greenbriar Ave
John Masluk
Metzger Ave
Wadaworth Hospital
Ruthan Press
Rittman
Wadsworth Municipal Hospital
Mary Selbee
Ruth Ann Selbee
Joan Masluk
S. ‘Metzger Ave
Selbees
Roland Borellini Ritaman
Merle Heffelman
Richard Gordon
Doylestown
John Edgar
Smithville
Harglad Geiogue
Wooster
Raymond Hecker
Akron
Gault Aurant
Bellvue Avenue
Funeral Services Held For Mrs Hall 76
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Matteson Funeral Home West Salem for Mrs Maude Hall 76 who lived in Rittman 50 years. She died Friday at her home after a lingering illness. Survivors include her husband John C two daughters Mrs Harold Hosmer Chippewa Lake and Mrs Robert Guderjohn West Salem one son Harry Seville two brothers Boyd Shook Akron and Grover Shook Wooster. Rev Albert Henry officiated burial in Mound Hill Cemetery Seville.
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Doylestown Council Votes For Street Survey Action
The Doylestown Council Tuesday night approved hiring an engineer to survey Fredrick Street after resident pleas. Councilman Gene Daniel opposed due to cost for limited benefitting residents. The Planning Commission urged engineering before street dedication and the Cemetery Board raised from three to five members. Lewis Cikra complained of speeders on Gates Street and Mayor Cedric Paullin said patrols conduct routine checks but rarely spot violators.
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Fredrick Stext
Doylestown
Gene Daniel
Planning Commission
Council
Lewis “Cikra
Gates St
Cikra
Cedric Paullin
Scholarships Awarded At Rittman Commencement
Covenia Thompson and Ronald Carnahan led 39 Rittman High graduates receiving diplomas Thursday night. Covenia earned a $400 PTA scholarship toward a teaching degree. Ronald won the $150 Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club scholarship. Carnahan was first to receive the Newcomers Club award and may use it at any accredited four year college. Dr. Lionel G. Crocker of Dennison University delivered the graduation address.
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Ronald Carnahan
Rittman High School
Covenia
Ed Taylor
Ronald
Carnahan
Lionel G. Crocker
Dennison University
Parking Problem to be Discussed by City Panels
Friday night meeting in the Council Chambers will center on parking concerns. The Planning Commission formed real estate and information committees to survey parking needs in Rittman, with reports due this past month. Chairman F. Kanehl says the session is open to the public.
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Sixty-Two Rittman Students Advance to Freshman Class
Sixty-two Rittman students advanced to the rank of Freshmen at eighth grade commencement at the high school. The program featured processional Marche Rome, Psalm 23, a mixed chorus, piano solos, original essays and poems, and various vocal and instrumental selections. Diplomas were presented by Lawrence L. Wilmott with benediction by Rev. Dwight B. Davidson.
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Rittman
Marsha Harris
Judy Pittman
Pam Sheffner
Nancy Griffith
Doris Lane
Judy Collins
M June House
Myron Steiner
Lawrence L. Wilmot
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Rev. Davidson
Six Playgrounds Begin Summer Operation in Rittman
Summer playgrounds open Monday through Friday starting June 8 with six sites led by Homer Pyle and Vera Wheeler. Hours are 9 to 12. Grandview Park Monday Friday. West Hill Tuesday Thursday. Central Park Wednesday. North Street School Monday Friday. Third Street Park Tuesday Thursday. American Legion Park Wednesday. Mardi Gras on August 14 marks close of activities.
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Third Street Park
American Legion Park
Vera Wheeler
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