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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1968
Page
5
The Ritt man Press notes a surge in reports of youths roaming streets in the early morning, stealing gas tank caps, and disturbing sleeping residents. Obscene telephone calls also go unreported. Police urge immediate reporting to gather clues and aid apprehension.
Rittman girls finish runner up with 26 points in a six-team Triway invitational. Connie Horner wins 75 yard dash in 10.0 seconds and Paula Williams takes 220 in 28.9. Rittman wins both the 300 shuttle and 440 baton relays, with several athletes placing in sprints, hurdles, and field events.
Irene Copley writes from Treasure Island St Petersburg Florida about missing friends in Rittman. She reports full motel units with guests from Texas and May visitors, a new 18 foot fishing boat, ongoing painting projects, and enjoyment of the sea view and local wildlife.
Question raised about PCA Salt Company access to dam or sewer pipe affecting waterflow to Styx River underpass. Local readers fear water stoppage impacts Rittman Lowlands and urge investigation of drainage controls and permits.
The Rittman Garden Club meets Wednesday June 12 at 6 p m for a picnic supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Melvin Blough Bring your own table service and a picnic basket A film will be shown as the program.
The Merry Mixers will gather on Wednesday June 12 at 1 30 p m in the home of Katherine Bruny 305 West Ohio for a local club meeting.
Class Social Otterbein United Methodist Church schedules a June 8 gathering at Orr Park with family potluck and games. Rittman beats Norwayne 5-1 at Freehland Park Wooster under lights as Van Peterman enjoys a farewell win. four seniors including Ullman Moser Adams depart after an 11-6 season.
The Firemen's Auxiliary meets at Mrs. William Palmer's home on Wayne Street Tuesday June 11 at 7 30 p.m. Ten members attended a housewarming for hostess Mrs Gary Larch and gave a folding table as a gift. Reports covered the fish pond and food tent for Carni Fair and a car float in the parade. Mrs Bill Workman won the mystery package.
The City of Rittman Ohio passes an ordinance amending deed to be made to Rittman Business Development Corporation and declares an emergency. Also approves salary cut for the Treasurer to 1680 dollars per year effective May 1 1968 and adds motorcycle operation and equipment rules with an emergency declaration.
Back from a week of fishing in Canada are Wayne Ferrer, Jim Frys, Bill Williams, W. C. Williams, Chet Haulk, Herman Broach and Johnny Hodovan. They report warm weather around 85 degrees with slight rain.
Mrs Minnie Wallace enjoyed a Crossville Tennessee visit with son George and wife. Other local updates include births, hospital stays and upcoming family events. A May 25 baby girl Janeen Hilty joins Chris Hilty and siblings at home. Birthday wishes go to several residents this week.
Two men from Rittman joined 270 participants from 11 states in an intensive three day program on Initial Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured at Akron University. Lectures and drills covered bleeding and unconscious patients fractures poisoning eye injuries childbirth spider bites heart stoppage and breathing issues with medical experts including Dr Walter A Hoyt and Z C Yassine among instructors.
Michael Braunstein will display and sell original oil paintings and reproductions of world art treasures at the Rittman shopping center arcade. Hours are Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Carl Braunstein of Rittman Furniture.
United Presbyterian Women’s Organization executive and association meeting has been postponed. UPWO circles will start as usual on Thursday June 20 according to an announcement by president Mrs. George Hileman.
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