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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1952
Page
1
The Rittman Homecoming Committee approved an industrial theme for the parade after a preliminary survey of participants. Parade chairman Chester Haulk noted many groups may adapt the theme, while welcoming novel ideas.
The Shade Tree Commission urged property owners to water young trees amid a dry spell. Chairman J. Grant warned recently planted trees on tree lawns need sprinkling to ensure shade and beauty on Rittman streets in 10 to 15 years.
The American Legion plans a mortgage burning on Friday evening June 27. Walter Sommer, past commander, and Mrs Margaret Hodovan, auxiliary past president, will perform the burn under whose administrations the debt was paid off. An open house follows at 9 p.m. A dinner for Legion members and guests precedes the event, and 25 year members will receive membership pins.
Park superintendent Alpheus Goffinet reports extensive damage to iron swing links in Central Park. He urges the public to call police if they witness vandalism to prevent further harm to park equipment and animals.
Mary Dwyer and Terry Vincent, both eight, won first prize for most original costumes at the Hobo party for Rittman children held Friday at the Recreation Center playground. The event drew over 75 children as they marched from their centers to the center with lunches tied to sticks in hobo fashion.
The Ohio Central Telephone Co filed with the Ohio Public Utilities Commission for rate increases in Rittman Sterling and Marshallville. Business lines would rise to 7.50 and residence lines to 4.75, with July 1 effective date. Dial upgrades may affect Sterling Exchange by 25 cents. Wooster will receive dial phones. no changes announced for Rittman Orrville or Millersburg. The firm plans a $120000 building on E Liberty St Wooster with total project cost around 750000, expected to begin operating by December 1 1953.
Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church marks the 125th anniversary of its founding with a July 3 to 5 home coming. A 10 30 a m solemn pontifical mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Edward F Hoban of Cleveland. Monsignor Edward A Fasnacht will provide the sermon. A noon parish dinner follows in the school hall.
Frank Bowen 53 of 31 Andrew re Bowen died at his home on Wednesday at 9 20 am after a three month illness. Gillman Funeral home handled arrangements pending. He was a resident of N Fifth Street.
Volunteers from Rittman and nearby towns helped staff 12 nurses and a doctor for the Red Cross Bloodmobile at the American Legion hall in Rittman. Of 181 scheduled, 161 donors attended with five unscheduled. Luncheons and lighter treats were provided by the Kv United Brethren church Ladies Aid and staff aides.
Boys wishing to enter the Akron Derby on July 27 may obtain entry booklets and data from four Chevrolet dealers Hugh Strickland Inc Rittman Orland Chevrolet Orrville Cresland Chevrolet Eston and Whitman Chevrolet Doylestown. Robert W Hollister executive director of the Derby sponsored by the Akron Beacon Journal urges parents accompany boys while obtaining blanks.
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