Neighborhood tales and travels fill the rain drenched week
Local notes recount a mowing joke amid a steady drizzle and a Grandpa tale. Fishermen HHH Bill Davis and Lin Williams head to Lake Timagimi in Canada for two days of rain soaked fishing. New water tower paint and cathodic protection work described by City Manager Chuck Mann. Injury updates include Vinny Nehls recovering from bicycle accident. Nearby graduations, moves, and hospital visits fill social pages.
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HHH
Bill Davis
Lin Williams
Timagimi
Canda
Taj Mahal
Rich
Overholt Sells B and W Oil Co to Adams and Houglan
Ralph Overholt resigns from the B and W Oil Company founded in 1922 after joining in 1929. He sells to Robert Adams, who has 22 years at the firm, and Don Houglan, formerly with the Glidden Company. Ownership begins July 1 with a promise of continued friendly service.
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Rutrean
Ralph Overholt
Ralph
B & W Oil Company
Robert Adams
Don Houglan
Adams
B &W Oil Company
Houglan
Glidden Company
Cleveland
Overholt
John Brannigan
Child burns after stove accident in Akron home
Debbie Priest nearly 10 was burned from knees to shoulders when her dress caught fire on a lit gas stove. She was treated at Akron Children's Hospital in serious condition with burns estimated at eight to ten days to assess. Neighbors aided as her parents visited Wadsworth Hospital for a bill payment.
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Deborah Lynn Priest
Thomas Priest
Thonen Street
Akron Children's Hospital
Debbie
Joe Chiampo
Cathy
Wadsworth Hospital
Paul Jeffrey
Burial services for Alvora W. Link Easton resident
Funeral held for Alvora William Link 77 of Easton father of Mrs Carl Gale of Rittman. He died after seven weeks of illness following a stroke at Barberton Citizens Hospital. He was a retired farmer, lived in Easton seven years, formerly Medina, member of Evangelical United Brethren Church. Survived by son Walter of Easton and daughters Mrs Lee Wertenberg Tuscarawas, Mrs Arnold Collins Akron, Mrs John Mize Akron. 13 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Wife Anne died 1958. Rev Alva W. Knoll presided. burial in Easton Cemetery.
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Alvora William Link
Easton
Carl Galehouse
Rittman
Barberton Citizens Hospital
Medina
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Walter
Lee Wertenberg
Tuscarawas
Arnold Collins
John Mize
Akron
Anne
Alva W. Knoll
Easton Cemetery
Sister of Local Woman Succumbs
Services were held Wednesday for Mrs. Pearl Diana Billman 82 of Burbank sister of Mrs. Iva McTonahay of Bittman. Widow of Charles Billman she died Sunday morning at Wayne County Hospital after five years illness. Born in Wayne County in 1880 she was a Zion Lutheran Church member and former Union Grange active member. Survived by two daughters Mrs Harland Marty Akron and Mrs Fred Keddall Apple Creek five sons Carl C Wooster Homer West Salem Joseph E Muncie Ind Randall Y Burbank Obed E Ashland three brothers Emmett Roy Loren Carmony all of Wooster 19 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Husband died in 1946. Dr John Kindswatter officiated burial in Wooster Cemetery.
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Pearl Diana Billman
Burbank
Iva McTonahay
Bittman
Billman
Charles Billman
Wayne County Hospital
Wayne County
Zion Lutheran Church
Union Grange
Harland
Irma) Marty
Akron
Fred
Mary
Rittman Council Urges Citywide Lot Mowing Schedule
The Rittman City Council urges all city lots be mowed this month with a first mowing due by July 2 and a second between August 1 and September 1. Lawns within 200 feet of neighboring property must be trimmed and residents face fines up to 90 dollars for noncompliance.
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Rittman City
Patterson of Sterling Dies at 67
Russell Shaffer Patterson 67 of Sterling died late Monday at Horn Rest Home Wooster after a yearlong illness. A World War I veteran and retired Ohio State Garage employee, he lived in Sterling 24 years. Survived by wife Jesse Smith Patterson two daughters Pauline Sohar Wanda Otto a son Richard a sister and six grandchildren. Burial in Sterling Cemetery with Rev. Lewis Frees officiating.
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Russell Shaffer Patterson
Sterling
Horn Rest
Wooster
Patterson
Ohio State Garage
Jesse Smith Patterson
James
Pauline) Sohar
Rootstown
Carence
Wanda) Otto
Big Prairie
Richard
Howard Whitmore
Canaan
Lewis Frees
Sterling Cemetery
Township Zoning Committee Opens First Session
The Milton Township Zoning Committee begins its first meeting next Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Sterling fire station. Members will hear from City Manager Charles Mann and planning officials about Rittman plans, with future sessions to educate residents and promote zoning ballot measures in November 1964.
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Milton Township
Wilford Blatter
Charles Mann
Rittman
Avery—Kinch
Rittman Planning Commission
James Frye
Rittman Area Industrial_Development Corporation
Fred Neunschwander
Robert Babcock
Sterling Fire Station
Blatter
Sylvan Wiles
Lynn Welker
Joé Winkler
Ned Reynolds
Sterling
Alvin Johnson
Dewey Hartman
William Ruttenager
Honor Frase
Ernest Hess
Garden Club
Mid King
Jack Maibach
PTA
Lester-Wargler Farm Bureau
Grange
Wayne County
Festival Prize Winners Highlight Weekend Fair
Firemen report a successful festival last week with 4206 rides sold at the Saturday matinee for children. Prize winners include Roy Faber from Rittman RD for an electric fan, Charles Gordon RD for an electric mixer, Bill Bauman of Sterling for an AM FM radio, and Mrs Cora Noe from 76 Salt Street as grand prize stereo console winner. Howard Wasson, Carl Adams, Frank Burns and Ben Weideman led the event.
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Roy Faber
Rittman
Charles Gordon
Bill Bauman
Sterling
Cora Noe
Salt Street
Howard Wasson
Carl Adams
Frank Burns
Ben Weideman
God and Country Award Presented to Bruce Dean
Bruce Dean, 13, son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Dean, received the God and Country award at Milton Presbyterian Church during Sunday services. He completed a year of church service work and study on Christian missions and faith, including papers on The Means of Faith, Bible memory, and local church education. He also did service projects at the church and participated in Junior Hi Youth activities. During the service he presented a miniature God and Country award to his mother for her support.
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Shirley
Philip Casto
Ralph Gwaltneys
Philip
American University
Washington, D. C
John F. Kennedy
Fort Meade
Falls Church
Bruce Dean
Kenneth Dean
Milton Presbyterian Church
Bruce
National Council
World Council of Churches
GOD and Country
James Watt
Strawberry Festival Fans Brighten Hugh Strickland Lawn Evening
The annual festival featuring big red berries and homemade shortcake runs Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 on Hugh Strickland lawn at 45 South Main Street. Marvin Bauman and Vernon Clark oversee Masonic Lodge arrangements. Rittman Temple Corporation sponsors tickets at 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for ages 6-12. under 6 free. If fair, event moves to Masonic Temple at 1612 South Main Street.
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Hugh Strickland
South Main Street
Serting
Masonic Lodge
Marvin Bauman
Vernon Clark
Rittman Temple Corporation
Masonic Temple
Harold Furniss services set for Sterling resident
Harold W. Furniss of Sterling dies at 63 after 25 years in the town. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Gillman-Haines Funeral Home in Rittman with burial at Crown Hill Cemetery in Sterling. He was a former rural carrier for Wooster Daily Record and operated a sharpening service. He is survived by his wife Thelma, two sons Wade Bauman and Winton Batman, six daughters, 25 grandchildren and three great.
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Gillman-Haines
Harold W. Furniss
Sterling
Furniss
Gillman- Haines
Rittman
Crown Hill
Lewis Frees
Furiness
Marion
Ohio
Wooster Daily Record
Thelma
Wade Bauman
Winton Batman
Wanda Auble
Wellington
Waunita Moser
Bittman
Winona Morrison
Wadsworth
Wavelene Epling
Stow
Waldine Levers
Bible School Closing At Rittman High And Acme
The Vacation Bible School program closed Thursday at Rittman High School with class numbers and musical recitations. Teachers led performances including a Burmese costume singing group. Rev James Watt and Rev F D Donaldson represented sponsoring churches Milton Presbyterian and Evangelical United Brethren. Daily sessions at Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Acme run June 10 through 2 weeks ending Friday from 9 to 11 30 am.
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Community Vacation Bible School
Rittman High School
North Street
James Watt
F. D Donaldson
Milton Presbyterian Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Jerusalem
Evangelical Lutheran
Acme
Stillwagner Sues City For 15003 In Damages
John Stillwagner of Rittman files a damage suit against the city seeking 15003 plus medical costs after his wife Betty suffered permanent injuries when her foot caught in a curb crevice on September 10, 1960. He claims extensive medical bills and potential future expenses while Mrs. Stillwagner was awarded 315.37 in a prior related case and appeals are noted.
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John Stillwagner
Rittman
Stuwasener
Common Pleas
Jude Airion Miter
Silwagner
Noentaun
Aj Orvet
Stiwacner
Hep Besicae
Eckhart Accepts Michigan Post as Tech Director
Eckhart 57 of Bellevue will leave Rittman July 15 to become technical director for Michigan Carton in Battle Creek. He has 13 years in Rittman and has worked in quality control at Packaging Corporation of America since arriving here. His wife Ruth and children Jean and Richard will join him in Battle Creek in August.
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Clyde
Eckhart
Bellevue
Michigan Carton
Battle Creek
Rittman
Rithman
Break-In at Allen Auto Parts Probed by Rittman Police
Several Rittman men are being questioned after a break-in at Allen Auto Parts on South Main Street. Patrolman Sam Strimlan found the scene and was joined by Chief Merle Heffelman and other officers who rounded up the suspects. No items were reported stolen.
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Rittman
Allen Auto Parts
South Main Street
Sam Strimlan
Merle Heffelman
Hefflman
Former Rittman Residents Hurt In Crash
A serious accident involving Rittman residents Mr and Mrs Robert Schario of Miami Florida left Mrs Schario in critical condition and hospitalized at North Lakes Hospital in Miami after a collision at a Miami intersection Thursday. The couple’s car was demolished and Mr Kimball formerly of Akron described as their brother in law was injured.
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Wat
Trogdan
Ohio Avenue
Florida
Services Held For Ellis Winkler
Services were held Wednesday at Sede Cheata Church for Ellis Winkler of Sterling. He died after a long illness and was preceded in death by his brother Ricks. He leaves his parents, five sisters, and several brothers and other relatives.
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Sede Cheata Church
Elid YU
Sterling
Alvin
Marilyn
Janet Indermahle Sterng
Eliizabeth Lae
Creston
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