OBC Union Members Reject New Contract
Ohio Box employees in Local 150 of the International Brotherhood of Pulp Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers voted 388 against the company contract at a meeting held at Rittman High School. About 1,100 union members belong to the group. The deal, expiring June 16, offered no raise, while the union seeks higher pay though figures were not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Box Board
Rittman High School
International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill
William Lauman
International On
Hillside Merchants Back Friday Show Boosts Business
Friday night hillbilly show drew strong crowds and brisk trade, organized by the Merchants Committee to combat recession. Local workers and officials report plans for more events to stimulate business, while a dispute over vacation pay changes in the new contract looms as union and company reps meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Committee
Rittman
Lauman
Williams to head Rittman Boosters Club
Bill Williams was elected to lead the Rittman Boosters Club for the coming year at Tuesday night's meeting. Ken Leatherman became vice president, Ken Burger secretary, and Ed Bernhardt was re elected treasurer. Board members named were Bob Halliwell, Vernon Steiner and Clayton Toot Kunkler. The group discussed buying a new football scoreboard with a definite board decision planned soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Williams
Rittman Boosters Club
Ken Leatherman
Ken Burger
Ed Bernhardt
Bob Halliwell
Vernon Steiner
Clayton ‘‘Toot
Kunkler
Fire causes $2000 damage at Sleepy Owl Tavern
An estimated $2000 damage was sustained by the Sleepy Owl Tavern in an early Monday morning blaze. Most damage occurred in the kitchen. Fire officials have not determined a cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sleepy Owl
Fire at Ohio Boxboard Company Carton Department
Fire at the Ohio Boxboard Company Carton department was extinguished by the company sprinkling system before firemen arrived. Little damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Boxboard Company
Police Chief Warns Motorists on Fire Trucks Rule
Police Chief Charles Heffelman warns motorists to stay 500 feet from fire trucks and not to park within the block where apparatus answers a fire alarm. Violators will be arrested and fined up to 50 dollars under Ordinance 20 124.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Heffelman
Judy Emch Receives PTA Scholarship for College Entry
Judy Emch, daughter of Mr and Mrs E W Emch, is awarded a four year scholarship by the PTA at the May class commencement. She will enter Ashland College on Monday June 16 and was active in Future Teachers of America and school clubs. Her twin sister Jane Emch received the Ohio Boxboard Co scholarship this year and has been accepted at Ohio State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Emch
Ashland College
Rittman Parent Teachers Association
Charles E McCoy
Judy
Future Teachers of America
Miss Erich
E W Emch
Jane Emch
Ohio Boxboard Co
Rich Motors
Jane
Ohio State University
Iris Gift injured in auto accident
Iris Gift and Mrs Austin Gift suffered injuries in an automobile accident near Route 9 on May 28. Gift, employed at Macroni's Steak House in Orrville, was returning home for her daughter's Seville High School graduation when her car veered onto a temporary bridge and demolished the vehicle. She was taken to Dunlap Hospital with two fractured ribs and internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Gift
Dunlap Hospital
Annexation talks explored for village growth
Northward land could join the village pending legislation after Monday’s council discussion. Irvin Klotzle sought 1.5 acres north of the corporation near Home St. final action postponed until nearby owners are consulted. Rhonemus warned of cost savings from simultaneous annexation, with approvals required from the Board of Public Affairs and Planning Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation
Irvin Klotzle
Home St
E. Rhonemus
Rhonemus
Board of Public Affairs
Planning Commission
C. B. Shook
James Morrison
Front St
Solomon Miller
RD Rittman
Wesley Money
State St
Hillbilly show draws near thousand in Rittman event
Nearly 1,000 attended the Friday night hillbilly show by the Rittman Merchants Committee. Bill Watts won the $50 cash prize, shared weekly among shoppers. A second drawing for another $50 will be held Friday at 8:30 near S Main and Salists, with tickets earned for each $1 purchase. Winning ticket must be present to claim prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Watts
Rittman Merchants Committee
Rittman
S. Main and
Salists
Pay taxes real estate taxes due may be paid at the bank
Real estate taxes due may be paid at Rittman Savings Bank. The notice directs taxpayers to settle obligations at the local bank, outlining payment options and deadlines for completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Savings Bank
Pool to Open This Sunday With Painting Complete
Recreation Director Homer Pyle says the pool should open this Sunday afternoon unless bad weather delays painting. Sandblasting finished Wednesday. painting by high school students is remaining. Season tickets at the pool: family 20 dollars, adult couple 10, adult 8, student 6. general admission 50 cents adults 20 cents students. Hours 1 to 5 and 6 to 9 daily. Contact manager Jerry Whims for swimming lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Pyle
Jerry Whims
Flags to fly on Flag Day Saturday June 14
The Rittman chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Legion urge everyone to display the American flag on Flag Day this Saturday. The American Legion offers flags for sale by calling Commander George Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Chapter
the Daughters of the American Revolution
The
American Legion
Legion
George Alexander
Creston and Sterling to get new town directory
Creston and Sterling will receive a new directory listing every family and adult on town and rural routes served by their post offices. No charge for listings, details include husband, wife, occupation, work, home ownership, address, telephone, and farm acreage. A free copy goes to subscribers in the two towns and RD routes. Advertising space is available through Rittman Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Overholt
Rittman Library Friends
Willian Turner
West Salem
Gt Library
Siing
Jane White
Thomes Blank
Salem
Wooster
Creston
Sterling
Vernon Yoho
Mid King
South Side
Amwell
Sterling and
Tory
R.D Rautes
Rottman and
Rittman RD
Doylestown
Marshallville
Rittman Press
Last rites held for Charles Hanzie
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Apostele Christin Church for Charles Han zie, 72, of Rittman RD t. who died Thursday at Wooster Community Hospital, following a brief illness Born in Switzerland, Mr Hanzi came to Monroe County as a boy, and moved to Wayne County some 38 years ago where he was engaged in farming most of his life He is survived by one brother, Fred of Brooks, Iowa, and several nieces and nephews
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hanzie
Rittman RD T
Wooster Community Hospital
Switzerland
Hanzi
Monroe County
Wayne County
Fred
Brooks
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
OBC
Williams
Sleepy Owl Tavern
Ohio
PTA
Iris Gift
Shreve
Katherine Schantz
Wester Public Library
Dalton
Kidron
Walter P Ellis
L E Crawford
Nove
Shaw
Ohio Ave
Safety Committee
Houglan
Erie RR
CBC
Ed Ramster
Thonen St
Bible Schools
Community Vacation Bible School
Mary Lee Phillips
Sue Ann Armstrong
Doug Lavery
Linda Christian
First Baptist Church Bible School
Dorothy Parkinson
Dennis Hammond
Mel
Ody Wheeler
Jim Wenger
Nancy O’brien
Community Bible School
First Brethren Church
North St
Baptist Church
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!