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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1960
Page
7
Mayor Houglan and residents warn of dangerous speeding on Rittman streets as hot rodders reach 60 to 80 mph. Citizens are urged to report infractions with license numbers to trigger warrants, lest the city increase police and taxes to curb the problem.
Miss Mary Alice Grant of 18 South Third Street has been elected a delegate to the Alpha Phi Sorority International Convention in Miami Beach Florida. The Carillon Hotel will host the convention in June 2025 with the theme The Ivy Vine Grows reflecting the sorority since its 88 year founding at Syracuse University. The event will emphasize international philanthropy cardiac aid and the sorority’s expanding program.
Aboard the carrier USS Coral Sea off Southern California airman son of Mr and Mrs Burton C Beaver of 10 Fairlawn Avenue serves during training. Coral Sea homeported in Alameda California and recommissioned January 25, 1960, will join the Seventh Fleet in the Western Pacific later this year.
Graduates face job hunts or service. younger children enjoy Little League and 4-H projects as Sterling plans three or four baseball teams. Two managers needed. one will leave for summer school soon. Contact Chas Beyner or Mr. Richie if you can help.
Roy Sinclair, Rittman guidance counselor, urges more challenging work through ability grouping over the coming years. He notes two percent of students are gifted and argues that pushed acceleration in high school will better develop fast learners beginning in early grades. He maintains education requires desire, not obligation.
Local updates include PTA Cook Books still available, Citizen of the Year 1960 Martin Sprunger visitants, and Congrats to Jerry Rauchenberg for his recent marriage. New baby James Allen joined Holly and Jerry Starcher family. Orrville Hospital birth reported. 4-H sewing and fair projects eyed. Norwayne 1960 graduates saluted. Milton Garden Club hosts with visiting guests. Isaac Walton League president Grant speaks on wildlife. Regular W.S.W.S. meeting announced for June 14.
LeAnn Winkler hosted the May meeting where Mary Melenbacker won first prize with 101.52 points and John Tisher took second with 101.18. Donna Burkhart received the note reading special award. Nancy Wheeling played toy bells and three duets by Anna Norton with Carol McFadden, Caryn and Cathy Barger, and Nina with Karen Jaquet. The next meeting will be at John Tisher's home.
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