Reformed Drinker Urges Local Action on Alcohol Control
Stamper a former drunk and frequent offender in Rittman tells the Press his life story to urge stricter controls on liquor. He cites repeated arrests for drunken driving and praises church and Alcoholics Anonymous as he aims to show reform can protect families and spur police efforts.
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Angen
Alcoholic Anonymous
Charles Ash
Rutaneinisterium
Stamper
Rittman Press
West Virginia
Huntingg
Rittman
Ohio Boxboard. Co
Baldwin
Jénnt
Jim Hile
Albert Henry
Owl
South Main Street
Richard Lee
Luther Jack
Ralph Holsberg
Atery
Local Option Discussion on Welfare Committee Meeting
The Mayor's Welfare and Housing Study Committee met Monday at Karl Melenbacher's home to discuss a local option on dangers of drunken driving by intoxicated persons. The issue relates to welfare of families and will be included in the committee report.
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Makres
Karl Melenbacher
Custodian School Visit Spans Dayton to Columbus
Mr and Mrs Blatter left Sunday June 13 for Dayton to visit Mrs Blatter’s mother Mrs E Q Collins before traveling to Columbus to attend a three day Ohio State School for custodians at Ohio State University on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday.
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Tmr
Még Sfilford Blatter
Dayton
Blatter
E. Q. Collins
Columbus
Ohio State School For
Ohio State University
Recent College Grads
Margaret Grant daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Grant 18 S Third J received her bachelor of science degree from Kent State University Friday June 11 and will teach elementary in Parma for the 1954 55 term. Jamie Rolph daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Rolph 177 N Second St earned a BS from Bowling Green University Friday June 4 left June 10 for a summer resort job in Branford Conn and will teach elementary in Parma schools for 1954 55.
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Margaret_Grant
A. J. Grant
Kent_State University
Parma
Jamie Rolph
Stephen Rolph
N. Second St
Bowling Green ‘University
After Hours Crackdown On Rittman Pool Rules
The Recreation Board announced it would not tolerate swimming after hours at the Rittman pool. Police detained several youths caught in violation. minors will lose privileges and be placed on probation under parental supervision. Mayor Baldwin and Chief Heffel Taan will press the issue to deter future violators.
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Hessidence
Baldwin
Heffel— Ta
Adams Auxiliary Elects Leaders and Plans Installation
Mrs. Marvin Adams was elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary at a Monday meeting in the Legion Home. Officers named include Mrs. Donald Kime first vice president, Mrs. Glenn Haller second vice president, and others such as Mrs. Henry Tompkins secretary and Mrs. John Hodovan Jr treasurer. Installation is set for Monday June 28 during a regular session. The group discussed Operation Nickel a pre capitation initiative to fund entertainment for hospital patients in Chillicothe. A tax stamp counting game raised funds and Mrs. Leslie Barlett led the diversion. Mrs. Donald Kimes won the stamps-counting prize. refreshments followed.
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Marvin Adams
American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion
Donald Kime
Glenn
Haller
Henry Tompkins
John Hodovan, Jr
R. D. Wenger
Robert Bodager
Rollin Jones
Chillicothe
Leslie Barlett
Donald_Kimes
McCammon
Ditch
Visit Son On Trip to Colorado
Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Smith and family returned home after a week with their son Paul at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver. They were caught in a dust storm near Denver, then traveled to Kittridge in the mountains for a cabin week of fishing horseback riding and sightseeing.
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Tracy Smith
Paul
Lowry Air Force Base
Denver
Colo
Kittridge
Dick Milford Takes Camp Counselor Role in Undilla Michigan
Dick Milford leaves his parents after Princeton Theological Seminary training to serve as senior counselor at a Detroit Presbytery camp in Undilla Michigan. He will oversee programs for underprivileged Detroit children during July and August before resuming studies at Princeton Theological Seminary in New Jersey. Milford was placed under Presbytery care as a Gospel Ministry student at Glenville Church in Cleveland on June 9.
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Princeton Theological Seminary
Richard Milford
Undilla
Mich
Detroit Presbytery
Detroit
Milford
Prince‘ton— Theological Seminary
Prince= ton, N. J
Presbytery
Glenville Church
Cleveland
Entertains Sunday Club Picnic on the Lawn
Sunday evening lawn picnic hosted by Mr and Mrs Wayne Fixler. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Seiberling, Mr and Mrs Dori Thompson and family, Mr and Mrs Nordahl Elleson and family, Mr and Mrs Kermit Ries and family, Mr and Mrs Edward Roahl and family, and Mr and Mrs Melvin Hershey and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Fixler
George—Seiberling
Dori Thompson
Nordahl Elleson
Kermit Ries
Edward. Roahl
Melvin
Hershey
Castlestown Lions Visit Rittman Lions for Sunday Breakfast
The Castlestown Lions Club were guests of the Rittman Lions Club for a Sunday Sausage and Pancake Breakfast. Twenty five members enjoyed the hospitality. Events scheduled include grip night on June 22 and ladies night with officer installation on June 29.
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Castlestown Lions Club
Rittman Lions Club
Rittman
Buckeye Boys’ State attendees praise learning experience
Jim Zimmerman elected State Representative as 80 Nationalists and Federalists clash over bills. McConnell campaigns for county auditor contacting 250 boys and winning on a Federalist ticket. Delegates caucus, posters, and signatures guide elections. Lausche and Brown among honored speakers.
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Jim Zimmerman
Nationalist Party
FedeFalisis
House
Senate
Bob Bangman
McConnell
Buckeye
Kitchen
Cole County
Rittman High School 1953 Class Holds First Reunion
The Rittman High School class of 1953 held its first annual reunion at Clay's Park on Sunday June 20 with about 20 members attending plus one guest Richard Hoptons. A business meeting elected Miss Carolyn Duskey alumni president and Mrs. Marjory Collier secretary treasurer. The group plans to meet again at Clay's Park next June. The afternoon included swimming boating and playing halfball. Members should notify Miss Duskey of address changes.
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Rittman High School
Clay’s Park
Richard Hoptons
Vera Griner
Carolyn Duskey
Marjory Collier
Clays—parkc
Miss Duskey
Coming Events Notices From Local Eastern Star Chapter
Order of Eastern Star meets Thursday at 7 30 pm with a guest night and summer recess looming. The Young Married group gathers Saturday at 8 30 pm for an evening at Diversion Hall, Wiener roast planned with couples supplying food. Contact Mrs Goffindh or Mrs Breece or Mrs Castor to RSVP.
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Order of Eastern Star
Young Married
Family Visit Highlights Weekend in Philadelphia
Mrs Malcom Hammer formerly Francis Bender and her daughter Barbara of Philadelphia spent the weekend with Mrs. Vina Lance at 44 West Ohio Ave. Address changes noted for Thomas Allen Schaad and fleet post office RAO-42 in New York.
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Thomas_Allen- Schaad
S.N
Fleet
New York -Ny
Malcom Hammer
Francis Bender
Barbara
Philadelphia
Vina Lance
West Ohio Ave
Rittman Alumni Elect Fredrick President At Park Picnic
About 150 alumni gathered at Rittman Central Park to elect David Fredrick as president for the 1955 annual alumni picnic. Officers elected included Mrs Glen Haller as vice president and the treasurer. The group planned the 1955 reunions for the third Sunday in June.
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Rittman High
Rittman Central Park
David Fredrick
Glen Haller
Ee Rollin
Shock of
Applecreek
Malcom Hammer
Philadelphia
Francis Bender
L. L. Haney
Cuyahoga Falls
W. W. Bodager
Roso Fredrick
Esther (Anderson) Lance
James VanGilde
Robert Wright
Norbert Reffert
Pet Parade Set for June 25 at Diversion Hall Field
Rittman to hold an annual Pet Parade Friday June 25 at 6 30 pm with participants gathering by 6 15 on Diversion Hall field. Pets will be judged in multiple categories dogs featured. prizes awarded after parade at the field. Judges include Mrs J W Frye Robert West and Emil Firis.
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Rittman
J. W Frye
Robert West
Emil Firis
Injured Dale Widmer Hurt by Tractor Power Lift
Dale Widmer of Sterling suffered a foot injury Friday when his foot was caught in a tractor power lift at his father John Widmer's farm. He was transported to Wooster Community Hospital where X rays showed no broken bones.
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Dale Widmer
John Widmer
Sterling
Wooster_Dam_mmunity hospital
Recreation Board Receives Two Applicants for Summer Director
The Recreation Board accepts two nonresident applicants to fill the summer season director post after Dale Thompson resigns. Neither candidate has prior recreation experience, and no local resident applied. The board expects a temporary hire to cover until July TH.
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Dalaner
Recreation Board
Roper Hessidence
Poesy
Focal Board
Dale Thompson
Positinh Wa Boys Village
Smithville
Speeders on Route 5 Draw Patrol Crackdown
Ohio State Patrol stopped 76 drivers on Route 5 last Thursday. 17 were arrested and 59 warned as residents and parents voiced support for the speed checks near Easton where families with children live.
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State Patrol
Ohio State Patrol
Easton
Faston
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Jane Rolph
Adams
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Buckeye Boys’ State
Frank Lausche
Brown
Bob Bangham
FBI
Naradia
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Cleveland Heights
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Bauman
Ronald Spahn
Kenneth-Barnes
Department of Jusavin
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Rhoten
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