Rittman Press masthead and staff listing
The Rittman Press weekly newspaper from Wayne and Medina Counties lists Lindsey Williams as publisher and James R Witzberger as editor and advertising manager with Frances Sandrock as reporter. It provides pricing: $3 one year $5 two years in local areas and $4/$7 elsewhere, $2 per year for servicemen, and notes postpaid mailing at Rittman Ohio. It notes associations including National Editorial Ohio Newspaper Buckeye Press and Sigma Delta Chi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey Press, Inc
Lindsey Williams
Wayne
Medina Counties
Rittman
Ohio
James R. Witzberger
Frances Sandrock
National Editorial Association
Ohio Newspaper Association
Buckeye Press Association
Sigma Delta Chi Journalism Eraternity
Cleveland
Assn
Volunteers Drive Youth Programs In Small Town Life
In Rittman volunteers give time to Scouting Little League and Junior Achievement. Nine months a year many donate hours daily as camps, openers, and practice sessions build character. United Fund support funds activities, showing harmony between service groups and volunteers. Personal satisfaction fuels commitment beyond public praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Bu Agpead
Specmen
United Fund
Frustrated Resident Complains About Laurel Street Snow Clearing
North Hickin Avenue resident vents to the editor about Laurel Street, noting recurring snow clearance failures and dust issues as summer approaches. He recalls delays due to lack of dedication ceremonies and mentions local access to Hickin Avenue and the high school ball park at the street end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Hickin Avenue
Laurel
Hickin Avenue
Laurel Street
City Dust Complaint and Scout Meeting Notes
A reader complains about persistent street dust from summer traffic and prior calcium chloride use, calling for city action. The piece mentions a recent Scout meeting where Mrs Wade Schaffter was elected president with other officers, and refreshments were provided by local members.
Music program deserves recognition in school
A letter praises the music department led by Mrs. Warren and urges equal support with athletics. It notes underfunded training conditions, asks for recognition, and highlights honors and activity from the department, including officers, convention plans, audits, volunteer hours, and Gold Star mother attendance.
New Officers Elected at Legion Auxiliaries Meeting
Mrs Schaffter presided as proxies elected and installed new officers for the Legion Auxiliary. Delegates to the state convention were named, with American interests highlighted in the update.
MTS DUSES IS New President
Mrs. Frank Bases was installed as new president of St. Ann's Altar Society at a communion breakfast at Goldie's Restaurant. Wade Rohrer became vice president, William McAffrey secretary, Ralph Weigand treasurer, with William Tompkins as installing officer. Twenty nine members and two guests attended, with a recess until September for new officers. A large American Eagle nest on Kelleys Island, an uncommon sight in northern Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bases
St. Ann's Altar Society
Goldie's
Wade Rohrer
William McAffrey
Ralph Weigand
William Tompkins
Queen Peggy Makes Appearance at Mill Hollow event
Peggy Lutz Miss Ohio makes first public appearance as Queen Peggy at the Black River Trail Blazers open house in Mill Hollow Lorain County. She is introduced during the camper trailer exhibit. One of five finalists will attend Pack Mor Chapter NCHA event at Rittman opens house on June 20 at American Legion Hall grounds.
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Peggy Lutz
Ohio
Hikers—Association
Peggy
Roy Lutz
Black River Trail Blazers
Mill Hollow
Lorain County
The
Trail Blazers
Rittman
Pack Mor Chapter
NCHA
American Legion Hall
First Moisture Proof Cellophage Film By Dr Church
The late Dr. W. Hale Church, an alumnus of Ohio State University in Columbus, developed the first successful moisture proof cellophage film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. W. Hale Church
Ohio State University
Columbus
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rittman-Press
N. Main St
Rittman, Ohio
Gers
Wade Schaffter
Dale Rohrer
Mor
Vernon Yoho
Robert Berkey
Pearl
Simonton
Bob Bigler
Jim Baker
Keenan Garrett
Pat Perrin
Bob Perrin
Bud Richards
Dan Christtinne
David Sholar
Bob Moore
Lee Christine
Jeff Haller
Jeanny Ramsier
Nancy Maslak
Priscilla Crank
Mary
Elaine Heaberlin
Betty Breece
Bette Selbee
Jeanie McGorry
Nancy
Weigand
Nie Tabor
Marcie Smith
Debra Copley
Barbara Pollick
Cynthia Holland
Julie Salyer
Mike
Kim Poholski
Kim
Ellis Stepp
Terri
Steve
Hillside Park
Clinton
Scout
Maynard Gillespie
Nancy Weigand
Diane Semler
Betty Selbee
Melanie Pratt
Kathy Rohrer
Jeanne McGorry
Betty Gillespie
Robert Wenger
Debbie Ruiener
Debbie
Bertha Sherrick
John Hodovan
C. B. Shook
Department
Hodovan
W. W. Bodager
Rohrer
Bess Miller
Schaffler
Neil House
Sherrick
Gold Star
Howard Clippinger
Lorenz Johnson
Wooster
Mrs. Schaffter
Legion Aux
MTS Duses
Kelleys Island
Lake Erie
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