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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1968
Page
5
Donald R. Erb of 136 North Main was awarded an associate degree in engineering technology from the University of Toledo. President Dr William S. Carlson delivered the commencement address.
The International Brotherhood of Pulp Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers awards Penny R Mendenhall a $1000 John P Burke scholarship for study next year. Miss Mendenhall, Northwestern High School Class of 1968, will attend Akron University. Henry Segal, chairman, announced the notification from the New York office. Her father Hubert J Mendenhall works in the Packaging Corporation of America printing department.
The principal, Robert Miller, announces second semester and sixth year honor rolls at First Street School. Names appear for grades five to eight, with first and second honor roll recipients including James Treeron Beverly Damron and many others across all grades.
Rex Bell will accompany singing sessions as Vacation Bible School opens its week at First Baptist Church. The program aims to help students accept and understand the Bible as God’s word and follow it toward salvation through Jesus Christ. Classes run 8:45 to 11:30 daily for one week for children aged four through eighth grade with the theme Venturing With Christ.
Rick Wolf of Creston will serve as camp counselor at the 4-H Senior Camp on Kelleys Island a three day encampment June 14 to 16 for 4 H youths and an American Studies program. Senator Oliver Ocasek and Wayne Murphy education specialist with Ohio Youth Commission will speak along with James Banks professor of history at Cuyahoga College.
The Wayne County Extension office announces a June 17 to 20 camping program at Kelleys Island for junior 4 H members focusing on outdoor living creative crafts and waterfront safety. The details note contact at 200 Vanover Wooster for club members and training opportunities.
Army Private Virgil L. Cyrus has been assigned to Company D, 9th Battalion, 3rd Brigade at the US Army Training Center Armor Ft. Knox Ky. After basic training he will undergo at least eight more weeks of advanced training.
The Rittman Grandmothers Club schedules a Wednesday gathering on June 19 at Mrs James Collier's residence 7 South Third. A covered dish luncheon is planned for 12:30.
Annual mother and daughter banquet will be held at First Baptist Church in a garden setting on Thursday June 13 at 630 p.m. Mothers and daughters will be recognized with special music. Mrs. Wm Harris will speak on The Shepherdess.
Pat Broadhurst returns from Bowling Green State University and plans to attend summer classes. Al Jones recovers after kin grafting surgery from a motorcycle accident. Dave Glassner heads back to Parsons College for eight weeks of summer study. Barbara Moore and Rita Hessidence visit home before continuing studies. Steve Sandrock arrives from Ohio University. Kathy Melenbacker visits from Ohio State University and plans summer work in Columbus.
Mrs. Peg Pfaust led after Tuesday Duplicate Bridge with 28 points. D. Pfaust took second with 27, Marion Bud Warren was third with 26, and E J McConnell finished fourth with 25 points.
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