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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1945
Page
1
Sgt. Haskell Boyes recounts his capture after a Berlin raid and his brutal interrogation by Nazi guards. He details a heated sweat box, amputation of his arm, and the chilling knowledge the Nazis claimed about his family and allies.
Box score shows quotas for individuals and others in E Bonds and total sales. Individual E Bonds quota is 104,085 with 89,338 sold to date and 75 for all others 15,985.50. total 105,324.25. Deadline listed as 15 Days.
In Rittman Doyles town area the 7th War Loan quota demands $68 82575 in bonds to individuals within 15 days. Chairman D B Davidson warns of a lagging home-front effort and cites only three sales last Saturday at a local bank. Sterling leads with over $32 000 sold toward a $12 850 target.
The city street department plans a final Friday roundup to collect household rubbish. Residents should place trash in curb containers for quick pickup as crews finish the weekly sweep. Ashes are excluded from city haul but all other waste will be removed from premises.
The Cleveland District Office of Price Administration estimates that individuals in a 19 county Northeastern Ohio area will receive about eight pounds of canning sugar, the average for the entire OPA region.
The Diana Theatre has undergone a three day redecorating period this week. John Schaefer Co completed the lobby and interior painting. The movie house is set to light up again Friday evening.
Kenneth Seebauer son of Mr and Mrs W A Seebauer of 23 N Seneca Street won the intramural tennis title at Ohio State University from a field of over 100 entrants He majors in physical education won freshman numerals in football last fall and is a member of Delta Upsilon He plans to return for the summer term
Duane Zimmerman, Seaman First Class, son of Mr and Mrs Howard Zimmerman, survived after his rocket ship group was attacked near Okinawa. Thirteen months after enlisting at 17 he flew from San Francisco via the Philippines, fought off a Japanese air strike, and escaped a sinking ship with a legible scratch. He was rescued after four hours afloat and returned to San Francisco for reassignment.
Ten Eastern Wayne men were placed in 1-A after the draft board met this week. The list includes Arden D. Ramseyer Robert E Bodager Olen D Ellis John J Hochstetler Ray Blough Paul Miller Charles F Hopkins Aniss P Gingerich Joseph A Hershberger and Lionel K Gehring.
Postmaster Robert J Hickin announces a new motor vehicle use stamp priced at five dollars. It went on sale Saturday at the post office and nationwide outlets. The stamp is valid for one year starting July 1 and must be affixed to the car windshield by then, replacing the previous stamp expiring June 30.
Miss Margaret Mary Brophy will receive a Bachelor of Science degree and Miss Roselyn Aldora Balloon will be conferred the largest degree as Notre Dame College South Euclid Ohio holds its 69 graduate commencement. Most Reverend Edward F Hoban will preside at Severance Hall Cleveland on Saturday June 16 at 8 15 p m.
A daughter named Janelle Anne was born May 27 at MacDonald Hospital Winona Lake Indiana to Mr and Mrs Nelson E Hull weighing 74 pounds. A son named William Richard II was born to Mr and Mrs William McAnallen of Midland Michigan. The father is in the army in the Pacific.
City council voted four to two to reject abandoning the alley along the north side of the B and O railroad team track. Attorney Robert Critchfield urged abandonment for Rittman Package Co. use. Alton Etling for B and O protested and vowed to exercise rights. Other figures included railroad agent Valentine and former land owner Ben Hershey. Discussion touched on surface water drainage and cost sharing for ditches.
Mr and Mrs Clippinger attend the senior graduation exercises and a reception for seniors and parents at President Howard L Bevis residence. The article notes a class size of 600 percent.
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