Wren stories and garden notes from the community
Ginny Gillespie recalls Carolina and house wrens nesting around her garden and guest rooms. Local families share travel updates, hospital stays, birthdays, and a trip to an Indians game with Babe Dahlgren meeting Lindsey Williams and receiving a ball from a legendary player.
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Ginny Gillespie
Ginny
Carolina
Jack Williams
Chet Greenbanks
Lin
Cona Williams
Cleveland Indians
Kansas City
Lindsey
E Cnae
Williams
Dahlgren
Babe
Chris
Bible Schools Close With Weekend Programs
Local Bible schools led by Daily Vacations and several churches wrap up their 1964 summer sessions this weekend. Milton Presbyterian and Evangelical United Brethren gather at Rittman High School for Thursday 7 pm closings. other groups finish with Friday 7 30 pm programs and a Sunday evening Jesus the Promised Saviour presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren
Church
Milton Presbyterian Church
Rittman High School
North Street
First Baptist Church — Bible School
First Church of Christ
Jesus the Promised Saviour
Levee to 1 30 Each Day for Students With Early Dismissal
The notice outlines daily levee hours ending at 1 30 for most children while kindergartners are released at 11 30, indicating a staggered dismissal schedule for young students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview Park
Jimmy
Rosemary Kitts
Marilyn Grieves
Open House at Rittman Beverage Store
The Rittman Beverage Store invites the public to an open house at its newly remodeled headquarters at 144 South Main Street. Owner Eleanor Glassner offers free prizes and special prices during the remodeling sale. hours are Monday through Saturday 10 am to 10 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Beverage
South Main Street
Eleanor Glassner
Camping Open House Preview by Rittman Pack Mor
Rittman members of Pack Mor of the National Campers and Hikers Association plan an Open House on American Legion Hall grounds. The event will show how family camping operates with a June 20 date noted in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Pack Mor
National Campers and Hikers Association
Miss Ohio Peggy Lutz Leads Campfire Event and Display
Teen Queen Peggy Lutz will preside over a campfire program on Saturday evening. The event features camping equipment displays, literature, and a camping-themed gathering. Robert Perrin and Boy Scout Troop 405 will perform native Indian dances including the snake dance. Several local families will camp on site, and Sam Berger invites the public to join by contacting 925-2456.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Lutz
NCHA
Robert Perrin
Boy Scout Troop 405
Sam Berger
Local Building Code Set For August 1 Operation
Rittman moves to implement a county city building code by August 1 after two years of study and a unanimous council vote. The code governs structural safety, materials, and inspections with a county inspector, a five member board, and a 15 day appeal window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mann
Wooster
Rittman
Wayne County
Overholt Named New President of Rittman Savings Bank
The Board elected Ralph Overholt as bank president succeeding the late E Wilson. C E Rhonemus becomes vice president to fill the vacancy. Overholt, former owner of the 8 & W Oil Co, and Rhonemus tied to Rhonemus Dalbey Stadford law firm. Officers include A J Broadhurst, C L Norton, Jerry Zurren, Neva Higgins, John Lenhart, and S H Clippinger. Directors approve the regular 2.100 per share semi annual dividend plus 25¢ extra per share.
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Rittman Savings Bank
Ralph “Overholt
7 E Wilson
E Rhonemus
Overholt
Ielation
8 & W Oil Company
Rhonemus
Rhonemus, Dalbey and Stadford
A J Broadhurst
C L Norton
Jerry Zurren
Neva Higgins
John Lenhart
S H Clippinger
Puerto Rican Students to Visit Rittman for Exchange
Fourteen Puerto Rican students will visit Rittman for a Rotary Club exchange event. They will tour the Packaging Corporation of America plant and Morton Salt Company on June 18, attend a Rotary lunch, and stay at the College of Wooster during the first week. One guest will stay with the Howard Beery family and another with the Roy Fabers from June 21 to 27.
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Rittman
Rotary Club
Art Beery
Nancy Griffith
Puerto Rico
Wayne County
Packaging Corporation of America
Morton Salt Company
Howard Beery
Roy Fabers
College of Wooster
Gifted Children May Enter School Earlier in Rittman
Rittman Board of Education approved allowing five year olds to enter kindergarten if they pass psychologist tests assessing social adjustment maturity and readiness. Testing costs are paid by parents and records become property of the board. The plan is experimental and open to evaluation.
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Rittman
Rittman Board of Education
W HH Hauenstein
Janet Glasgow
North Street School
Linda Hendricks
Rittman High School
John Heter
Marion Bodager
James E Lever
Bidloss
It National Machine Company
Tiffin Kalenstein
Sam Bats
Caldwell
Coinh
Belogs
Hauenstein
Wiles Named Wayne County Civil Defense Director
Silvan Wiles of Rittman Road was named Wayne County civil defense director by the board of commissioners. A World War II veteran and Kent State graduate, he served with the 65th Infantry Division in Europe and held multiple supply and command roles. He later taught at Rittman High School, worked in publishing and real estate, and will earn 4200 monthly.
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Silvan Wiles
Rittman RD
Wayne County Civil Defense
Wayne County Board of Commissioners
Rittman
Rittman High School
West Hill School Board Actions and Grants 1965
The board moved to add exterior lights at First Street School and the high school entrance walk. It approved gifts from the Class of 1963 and extended several permissions for staff and programs, including a Kent State workshop and an Ohio Prin cal workshop. A letter of appreciation to Ohio Soil Conservation was approved for the football field project.
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Uth
First Street
Principcf
West Hill
Manam
Eth
Madelyn Tyska
Kent State University Food Service
Rksher
John Heter
Ohio
Swim Classes To Begin June 22 At Local Pool
Registration for swimming classes starts June 22 for beginner intermediate junior and senior lifesaving instruction. Call 925-1921 between 9 pm and signing up. Pool manager Jerry Whims announces Bruce Leatherman now at Red Cross water safety school in LaGrange will return next week after training to serve as instructor alongside John Simon ton Eddie Weademan and Duane Haskins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Whims
Bruce Leatherman
Red Cross Water Safety School
la Granse
Wil
Leatherman
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Fram Sandrock
Mary-Ethel Cummings
Ben Hilliard
Otterbein College
Westerville
Hilliards
Faith ‘Stoughton
State Library
Columbus
David Hill
Mark and
Gary
Monroe
Jean
Joseph H. McCormak
John Robinson
Mass Robinson
Orrville Osteopathic Hospital
Barb
Bonnie De-Armitt
Ray Ashbrook
Don
Jackie Ritchie
Smokey Mountains
Cumberland Falls
Butler State Park
Diana
Pam
Dorry Talbot
West Sunset
John Winkler
East Glenrosa
Scottsdale, Ariz
San Francisco
Buckeye Garden Club
Boyd"Miller
C. E. Warner
Wadsworth
Herald Miller
Third Street Park
Elaine Porter
Marie
Sandy Burss
Karen Todd
Bible Schools
Board of Appeals
Bible
Community Bible School
Pam Crank
Argu
E. Seiler
Lsrre Breece
New Bank
Ralph Overholt
Rittman Booster Club
Andres Mrore Lowella Palmer
Mary Howell
Margaret House
Lawence Wile
Ffeer
Wilmot
Tom Calabria
Lars Horner
Orpahkee
Hauen
Roert Weston
Soon
Aaron
Roth
Wiles
Press
Everaes
Civil Defense
Sylvan Wiles
Wilson Agency
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