Local option talk spurs arrests in Rittman area
Rittman residents discuss local option to ban intoxicating liquor after four drunken driving arrests. Clergymen and businessmen debate ballot timing, petition thresholds, and enforcement while Mayor Baldwin notes rising drunken driving cases. Alcoholism countermeasures and AA meet weekly as local option debate continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Mmuloficateg
Albert
Henry
of God
Rittman Ministerium
Charles Ashman
Ofi
Brethrenchurch
Board of Elections
Board of Trustees
Rittman Chamber of Commerce
John Baldwin
Mayor's Welfare Study Committee
Carl Melénbacher
Alcoholics Anonymous
Recreation Center
Baldwin
Milton Hughes
Orryville
Wooster
Ashland
Glen A. Rike
Wayne
Chipewa Township
Fire destroys Western Containers plant in Lockport NY
A Friday morning blaze at Western Containers Inc in Lockport New York wiped out a two story main building and adjacent warehouses. All boxmaking equipment including printing dies stitching and taping machinery stock and finished products were ruined. The loss is insured at 500000 and operations may restart on the third floor of an uninsured building. The firm, an affiliate of The Ohio Boxboard Company, employs about 125 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Containers, Inc
Lockport
N. Y
Consteimors Parassaleon Metainys Ethestre
Seaniamed
Western Containers
Ohio Boxboard Company
Westin New York Container Corporation
Lockport Products
Albert
Eniapraet Sledeservel Iedmagmigoaor Corporation
Western Containers-of-which
Bible School Ends After Two Week Summer Program
The Daily Vacation Bible School at U B Church closed with a Friday night program. It enrolled 108 children, 12 teachers, and 12 helpers totaling 132. Supervising pastor Rev. Gingerich led the school with Ruth Norton as secretary treasurer. The mission offering supported the Cerebral Palsy Foundation of the Akron district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U B
Gingerich
The
Brethren Church
Ruth” Norton
Lavonne Younger
Joyce Maine
Doris Schar
Marie Younger
Carol Buss
Peggy Marty
June Beery
Olive Hailiwell
Olga Landis
Janet Rauschenberg
Anne Eshler
Marcile Maine
Willowbrook
Adult and children swim classes begin in June
Adult swimming classes start Wednesday at 9 am and children’s sessions begin June 22 at 9 30. A 20 cent fee for adults and 10 cents for children is charged.
Troxels Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Troxel of 32 Bellview marked their 25th anniversary with a Tuesday open house at their daughter’s home in Marshallville. Attendees included relatives from Hartville, Smithville, Wadsworth, Marshallville and Rittman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Troxel
Bellview
Virgil Engler
Marshallville
Hupp
Troxel
Daugh
Ters
Engler
Patricia
Irene Oxenrider
Jacob Oxenrider
Wooster
Melvin
Harry Troxel
LaJose
Cattlesburg
Pierce
Trroxel
Rittman
Troxels
Roy
Richard
Hartville
Smithville
Wadsworth
RHS Alumni Picnic June 20 Update From Rittman
The Annual Rittman Alumni Picnic will be at Rittman Central Park Pavilion on Sunday June 20. A basket dinner is at 1 00 DST and attendees bring table service while fees are furnished. Over a thousand notices went to roughly every state listing alumni from 1889 to 1954 with officers thanked for mailings and locating addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Rittman Central Park Pavilion
Robert W Wright
Norbert ‘Reffert
Four cited for intoxication and traffic offenses in mayoral court
Frank Whitaker fined 100 and costs with two weeks jail suspended. Joseph Rozier fined 10 and costs for intoxication. George Gunnels and Wayne Sprow charged with reckless driving fined 10 each. Glenn Heath fined 100 and costs for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Julius Ware fined 15 and costs for driving without plates. Willie Wilson fined 15 and costs for permitting the offense. Lenore Miller fined 100 and costs plus three days in county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Baldwin
Frank Whitaker
William Sheng
Joseph Rozier
George Gunnels
Stee Wayne—Sprow
Glenn Heath
Milton Hughes Court
Justice of the Peace
Julius Ware
Willie Wilson
Lenore Miller
Births Reported At Rittman And Seville Homes
Birth announcements list a girl for Mr and Mrs Kermit Tackett of Rittman on June 8 a girl for Mr and Mrs Harry Feesler of Seville on June 8 a girl for Mr and Mrs Clair Bauer of Seville on June 9 a girl for Taran Grestoni on June 12 a boy for Mr and Mrs William Brown of Rittman on June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Tackett
Rittman
Harry Feesler
Seville
Clair Bauer
Taran
Amstutz Reunion Held Sunday in Rittman Park
The 68th annual Amstutz family reunion took place Sunday at Rittman Central Park with Clarence Baker as president. Mrs Thornton of Akron elected president, plans to revise mailing list, and Mrs Swartz named secretary while Mrs Karl Gillman serves as treasurer. Children played games and prizes were awarded. Clara Gillman of 4th Street is the oldest member, celebrating a recent 90th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amstutz
Rittman Central Park
Clarence—Baker
bee—Phornton-of
Hersoth
Local Girls State delegates named for June trip
Leeal Wenger and Virginia Rohrer, guests of the American Legion Auxiliary and Lions Club, are selected as Girls State delegates from Wayne County. Wenger, senior class president elect and band leader, has multiple honor society roles and church music duties. Rohrer, a National Honor Society member, Spanish club participant and Girls Club president, plans to attend Capital University in Columbus for state government activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenger
R D. Wenger
S. Mainh
American Legion Auxiliary
National Honor Society
Future Teachers’ of America Club
RHS
Milton Presbyterian Church
Virginia Rohrer
Virginia Wenger
loc!—Lions Club
American—Legion—auxilary
Columbus
Ohio
Capital University
Rohrer
Wade Rehrers
Rittian High School
Rittman High School Addition Plans Discussed by Board
Rittman School board reviewed plans for adding to the high school building on adjacent property owned by Marvin Bauman. An appraisal by H. L Strickland, C. E. Wilson, and Ralph J. Krabill was completed. A bond issue will fund expansion next fall along with staff hirings and campus improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Rittman High School
Marvin Bauman
H. L Strickland
C. E. Wilson
Ralph J. Krabill
Bauman
Seations TA
Spain
Aim Barnes
Cleveland Heights
Fulure
Axepan—Sion
Gram
Ddn W. Dupper
Carolyn Swope
Joan Milford
Swope
Ada—Davis
Bluffton College
Leetonia
Ohio
Milford
Kent—State—University
Rocky River
Margaret Hilly
Local Graduates Receive Kent State University Degrees
Three area residents from the Rittman region received certificates of graduation from Kent State University last Friday. Doylestown native Ruth E. Lindeman of 256 Portage Street earned a Bachelor of Science in Education, Margaret L. Grant of 18 South Third Street earned a Bachelor of Science in Education, and Thomas D. Buble of 106 Fairlawn Avenue earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Area
Kent State University
Doylestown
Ruth E. Lindeman
Portage St
Rittman
Margaret L Grant
S Third St
Thomas D. Buble
Fairlawn Ave
Students Earn Speed Certificates At TORLe Presentation
Mrs Hilda Over presented award certificates to pupils who reached at least thirty words per minute with no more than five errors in ten minutes. Recipients include Regina Bachman Carol Bartram Joanne Blatter Pricilla Borisi Ann Marie Clarke Myrtle Gaug Jer Alberta Lance Johann Mellieh Beverly Schaad Jo Shrout and Myrtle Gaugler. Alberta Lance and Myrtle Gaugler earned pins for fifty or more words per minute. Jo Shrout won a commercial award for extra work leading the school newspaper. Donna Christian received a special service award for aiding publication and other tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Over
Regina Bachman
Carol Bartram
Joanne Blatter
Pricilla Borisi
Ann Marie Clarke
Myrtle Gaug Jer
Alberta Lance
Johann Mellieh
Beverly
Schaad
Jo Shrout
Myrtle Gaugler
Handcraft El Begins Class Schedule
An AS new handcraft class will begin on Wednesday at the Horners property on Fifth and Clover to serve area children. Other classes run Monday at Grandview Park, Tuesday at First St Park, and Thursday at the American Legion. Bible School participants also meet from 10 to 12 noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horner
Grandview Park
St Park
American Legion
Boxboard Workers Win Four Cent Hourly Raise
Wage settlement approved for Bic Boxboard workers includes a four cent per hour increase across the board with a June 1954 to 1956 term and a re opener in June 1955. Vacation policy improves to two weeks paid after three years. hospitalization cost share set at 75 percent by the company, 25 percent by employees, plus several job- based mic adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monibe
Ferternational Brotherhood of
Slurie
Board
Girl Scout Bond Fire and Family Picnic Held This Week
The Girl Scout Bond Fire occurs Wednesday night June 16 at the swimming pool from 7 00 pm with Catherine Twinem’s Troop in charge. All Girl Scout hadges will be awarded and troops are reminded a hobo lunch. The Altar Society and St Ann’s Study Club host a Family Picnic at Rittman Central Park noon Thursday June 12 with a covered dish, table service, games for children, bingo for adults, and a white elephant sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine
Twinem
The
Altar Society
St Ann's Study Club
Rittman Central Park
Daily Bible School closes with campus picnic and service
The Community daily vacation Bible school with 183 students wraps up Friday with a 11:30 am picnic at central park and a 7:15 pm closing program at Ey United Brethren church. Ministers from four churches organized the event with many volunteers and Father’s Day emphasis in morning worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Central Park
United Brethren Church
Hark
Richard Swigart
B. J. Hardgrove
Thomas Rogers
Fred Blough
Raymona Lance
Foster Baker
W. H. Hauenstein
Harold Cormany
John Collins
Skeith
Wilkin— Keene
Annetta Phiips
Gwenrolys Green
Betty Ja * Snyder
Shelia— Wilker
Janet Raff
Cahol’ Shook
Dave Thompson
Bible School
Davidson
Men's Brotherhood
Brotherhood
Westminster
Westminster Guild
Donna Shook
Otlock
Kathy Boydan
Dharn
Wanda Workman
Wayne Bennett
Spignsa
Paridan Elected To Democratic Council Seat
Charles A. Paridan was elected executive member from Chippewa to the Wine County Democratic Central Committee at a meeting held at Joseph M. Ennatorist home with Ralph Williams and Phil Vinez among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Paridan
Chippewr
Wine County
Democratic Central Committee
Joseph _M
Ralph_—Waliamse
Phil Vinez
Mr and Mrs John Collins Visit Lake Erie
Mr and Mrs John Collins and their daughters Hazel and Trudy spent the weekend at Lake Erie enjoying the outdoors and family time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Collins
Hazel
Trudy
Lake Erie
Rittman council discusses mosquito spray and street grades
Rittman Council addresses spraying to curb mosquitoes and the proposed grading of streets. Officials debate water line costs, noise complaints from Wayne Packing Co, and contractor records while residents seek relief and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
Steiner Sai
Rohrer
Rittman
Veteran Oil Man Will Get Award During Dealer Week
Rodent-Weaper, owner of Jes Wenger OI Co, with 23 years of association with The Standard Od Company as a dealer, will receive a special bronze plaque during Loretta’s Dealer Appreciation Week starting January 21. He is among 2,266 Sohio dealers with five plus years of service, totaling 31,273 years collectively, to be honored at division dinners statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodent—Weaper
Jes Wenger OI Co
Standard Od
Opera Su Tio
Loletta
Sears
Injury Report From Fall Incident Involving Roy Faber Family
A four year old twin son of Mr and Mrs Roy Faber was injured on a porch at their home on Sunday while holding a bubble pipe. He suffered a painful palate injury and was taken to Dr Stewart for treatment including penicillin injections. His sister says he is in great pain and unable to talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill—ealet
Soni
Roy Faber
Stewart
Recreation Head Resigns From Rittman For Boys Village
Dale Thompson, Rittman recreation director for two years, submitted his resignation to the Rittman Recreation Board on Monday. An immediate substitute is sought for the remaining summer season, with a permanent replacement to be decided later. Thompson notes the position was created after the half-mill levy approval expanded local recreation programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Thompson
Rittman
LeanAe Nied
Reprets
Tompson
Roper Hessidence
Busted
Thompson
Hessidence
Smithville
Optometrist Opens Office In Rittman
Thomas F. Smoot optometrist opened a new office at 21 South Main Street Rittman Ohio. He will run both Rittman and Seville offices part time from 9 to 5 Mondays and Fridays and by appointment on Wednesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. He is a Ohio State University graduate and WWII veteran. He and his wife Betty and three daughters Connie Karen and Chris live in Lodi and plan to move to Rittman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas FE Smoot
Offics
Seville
Rittman
Smooth
Ohio Stoke University
Big Prairie
Ohio
Betty
Connie
Karen
Chris
Lodi
Entre Nous Holds Annual Dinner in Akron
Twenty four members attended the final meeting of the Entre Nous club year at Iaco Mini's Akron Tuesday evening. Mrs Charles Champlin was elected president for 1954 55. Committees were named for dance ways and means publicity program and flowers with members listed. The first fall meeting is planned for September 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iacomini's
Akron
Charles Champlin
Robert Wener
Henry Tompkins
Robert —MscCammon
Ack Wenger
Richard Swigart
Robert Schaud
Richard Werizowers
Charles Rupp
Kenneth Plahuta
Ed—Lavery
John Mas~ Lake
James Kitts
Bob Bodager
Robert Adams
Arthur Bauman
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Ohio State U
Walter Moore
William—Ritter
Leeal- Leigh
Virginia
School Board—Falks
Torle
New Handcraft el
Daily Bible School
Paridan
Dem
Clarence Kunkler
Rittman City Coss
Davey Bree
Athe
Wats Home
Ety Hall
Severs
Chester Sehrgaterahy
Ank
Fireefor
Thre Montons
Semler Products Co
John Zivick
Othe” Company
Wort
Boandio
al Co . Mohler
toRed
Erie Railroad
Erie
Wayne Packing Co
Morris May
Packing Company
Hear
Sherman Stathey
Comendman_Rohrer
Robert Wenger
Recreation
Boys Village
Optometrist
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