Local students shine in music and college lists across region
Lorna Lind of N Metzger Rittman joined five high schoolers from 12 states and one Canadian province at Goshen College Indiana for Music Week June 15 21 featuring two concerts. James Olin Brown of Rittman a junior in religion at Bob Jones University Greensville earned Dean's List honors. Christie Dawn born June 22 at Barberton Citizens Hospital to Marian and Lorrainie Hutchison Beech Rd Wadsworth weighed 5 lb 15 oz. Tom Isaac made Dean's List at College of Wooster majoring in Developmental Psychology. University of Akron awarded 2098 degrees at Blossom Music Center June 15. Area grads include Mohamed Fahmy Jean Rohrer Jerry Bauman Mary Rush Paul Rufener Christine Blough Jan Zivick Dallas Jones and Carl Helms. Doylestown and Sterling residents also listed among degree recipients. Jane Watt of Rittman named to Grove City College Dean's List as a freshman elementary education major.
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Lorna Lind
Carl Lind
N. Metzger
Rittman
Goshen College
Indiana
James Olin Brown
Rhea L. Brown
South Fourth Street
School of Religion
Bob Jones University
Greensville
South Carolina
University of Akron
Blossom Music Center
Rittmann
Mohamed A. Fahmy
Jean E. Rohrer
Jerry Allen Bauman
Mary Lynn Rush
Paul J. Rufener
Christine E. Blough
Jan E. Zivick
Dallas G. Jones
Carl H. Helms
Steve P. Strand
Sterling
Doylestown
Richard T. Hubiak
Dorian G. Morris
Barbara L. Murray
Mary E. Vielhaber
Esta Thea Pappas
Kathryn Patterson
David W. Gardner
Jane E. Watt
James Watt
North First Street
Grove City College
Arnold and Connecticut Volunteers Agree on Conduct 1775
The Connecticut Gazette from New London reports Arnold and a 50-man company pledged to support the provincials at Cambridge. The article quotes their vow to abstain from rebellion, live decently, avoid vice, and submit to officer decisions, framing their march as defense of rights under lawful authority.
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Arnold
Connecticut
Cambridge
British Empire
Rittman Plans Park Renames For Early Settlers
The Rittman Bicentennial Commission proposed renaming two city parks to honor pioneers Martin Fritz, who settled in 1814, and William Doyle, who arrived with his family in 1817. Plaques would mark the parks with large boulders.
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Rittman
Martin Fritz
William Doyle
Wayne County Historical Society
Morton Salt Company
Old Knapp
Gish
Commission
Lindsey
Boys and Girls Staters Have Tales To Tell
Rittman youths returned from Boys and Girls State recounting a week of politics and camaraderie. Jeff Watt was elected to the House representing Hartpence. Jeff Steele was DeWeese County public health commissioner. Over 1300 Ohio students took part. Ohio University offered a government class for college credit.
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Terri Arnold
Jeff Watt
Jodi Ferrer
Jeff Steele
Girls State
Rittman
Boys State
House of Representatives
Hartpence
DeWeese County
Watt
Gneral
Ohio University
Capital University
Rittman Council Advances Budget and Ordinances
Rittman city council approved a 1976 budget of 1,271,270 with police costs at 199,300 and water and sewer allocations of 126,620 and 159,700 respectively. They moved water and sewer ordinances to committee discussions while keeping second readings. third readings included alley vacates and Wayne Street dedication. a 60 day ballot certification for an income tax tied to water delivery was discussed.
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Terri
Recreation Commission
Safe
Girls State
Hungary
Rittman City
Water Department
Rittman
al Imhoff
Imhoff
Salt Street Alley
West Hill Alley
Wayne Street
Carl Bradford
Council
Bradford
Moedt
Sterling
Services For Mrs Lillian E Haldiman
Obituary notice for Lillian E Haldiman 77 of 245 North Street who died after a five year illness born January 9 1898 near Sardis Monroe County lived in Rittman 57 years survived by husband Joseph a son Kenneth daughter Delphine Hisem a brother and four sisters two grandchildren four great grandchildren funeral held June 23 at Milton United Presbyterian Church with burial in Rittman Cemetery
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Lillian E. Haldiman
North Street
Sardis
Monroe Co
James and
Ella Dangel Blatter
Rittman
Haldiman
Milton United Presbyterian Church
Rittman Garden Club
Viola
Joseph
Kenneth
Park Rapids
Minn
Delphine Hisem
Paul Blatter
Chico
Calif
Mable Johnson
Minnie Keller
Seville
James E Watt
Bunal
Rittman Cemetery
Gillman Funeral Home
Okel Workman Dies After Long Illness at 89
Mrs. Okel M. Workman, 89, of 120 Medina St. Wooster Ohio died Friday after a long illness. Born December 12 1885 in Cameron Ohio she lived here 20 years and belonged to Mt. Zion Church of Christ. Survived by seven daughters 49 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Funeral June 23 at Gillman Funeral Home with James A. Foster officiating. burial in Sherwood Cemetery Wooster.
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Okel M. Workman
Medina St
Cameron
Monroe Co
Ohio
Morgan
Emma Boughner Ault
Mt. Zion
Woodsfield
Eveah Butler
E. Liverpool
Ruth Troutman
Martins Ferry
Susanna Kernen
Mingo Junction
Martha Blass
Warren
Gladys McConnell
Chester
W. Va
Gillman Funeral Home
James A. Foster
Sherwood Cemetery
Wooster
Rittman Plans Mosquito Spraying on June 27
The City of Rittman will air spray for mosquitos on June 27 at about 8:00 p.m. If weather disrupts the schedule, spraying will occur as soon as possible.
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Rittman
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Lorrainie Hutchison
Beech Road
Wadsworth
Christie Dawn
Barberton Citizens Hospital
Barberton
Tom Isaac
College of Wooster
Tom
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Patriot Years
Connecticut Gazette
New London, Conn
Rittman Pool
Medina
Jeff
C. William O'neill
Dr. Knapic
Columbus
Jody Ferrer
Capital
Jody
National Guard
Rittman Swimming Pool
Mr. Smith
City Hall
Muriel Jordan
C.E.S. No. 529
Rotary Club
United Methodist
No. 423
Lillian Haldiman
Rittman Lions Club
Ray TeMerd
Tom Sparks
Ed Krahenbuhl
Jay Rekrer
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