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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1958
Page
4
Mrs. Avery Kinch writes praising local library services and summer recreation for children. She urges continued effort to improve library facilities, noting the community’s progress and the need for proactive action to establish a well equipped library as a center of culture for the growing area.
Gary Shook of Seville was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to three days in jail for driving while intoxicated. Holly Starcher of Rittman received $25 and costs for reckless driving and $10 for a loud muffler. Wallace Copley of Rittman was fined $5 for a stop sign violation.
Daughters of America arrange a Friday dinner at 6 30 pm at Mrs Bob Sayer's home with hostesses from her team. Honored guest will be Mrs Harry Walker and her winning team. Members should bring their own table service. A business session led by Mrs Clara Boling announced books will be audited June 30 at 7 30 pm in Mrs Chester Smith's home with trustees Mrs Beatrice Gordon and Mrs Airy Prosser assisting. A committee including Mrs Henry Gast Mrs Charles Miller and Mrs Gladys Bowen will aid audit. Members to wear white for July 8 meeting when officers for the term will be installed. Thirteen members and Deputy Gloria Hunt were present.
Cub Pack 3400 trip to the Wayne County Experiment Station near Wooster on June 19 drew about 55 boys led by group chief Bob Semler. Den mothers and assistants joined, the four hour tour conducted by the public relations director, followed by a sack lunch at Wooster City Park. The next cub meeting is planned for September with date to be announced.
Twenty seven Girl Scouts from Rittman spend a week at Camp Chibiaboos near Doylestown. Sponsored by Wadsworth Girl Scout Council the program features crafts cookouts nature trips swimming horseback riding and outdoor living. Pioneer Unit teaches tent living and self supplied meals with Troop leaders and Senior Aids named.
G W Alexander 21 Fairmont is named one of 400 national prize winners in the annual Hardware Week contest by the National Retail Hardware Association and its 23000 store members. Rittman Hardware will present the award, a lawn and garden hose, at a meeting led by Mrs. Howard Immerman. The event also featured gospel singing, prayers, and reports on recent surgery among members, with plans to resume organizational year in September.
Elwood D and Mary G Leuty transfer 111 acres in Chippewa Two to Orrville IL Hockensmith. Harry H and Shirley Lee Kennell receive a lot in Chippewa Two. Kenneth C and Lela Ethel Bliler transfer 0.97 of an acre in Chippewa Two to Oscar F and Louise E Young.
Fourteen members and two guests attended a musical program in the social rooms of the Ev. United Brethren Church. Guests included Fawcett and Mrs Robert Shonk of Orrville.
Betty Reed of Barberton and Jack Jameson of Doylestown wed before 300 guests in a ceremony featuring bridesmaids Majory and Dorothy Reed and Mary Lou Swinehart. Attendants wore nile green gowns with pink carnations, while the bride carried roses and the reception showcased a five tier cake with yellow, green, and white decor. The couple, both Barberton High School graduates, will reside in Barberton with the groom employed by Southern Chemical Co. and the bride by North End Service. Attendees came from Michigan, Virginia, Columbus, Doylestown, Apple Creek, Orrville, Mansfield, Cleveland, Rittman, and Barberton.
The Rittman Music Club met June 23 at Patricia Schar’s home with Vernice Fawcett assisting. Romana Kreider won first prize, Lloyd Kilmer and Vernice Fawcett took second and third. A special counting award went to Roger Bartram. Linda Bauman performed Ballet Dance, June Stanhope played Ladies Shawl, Patsy Schar presented a flute solo, and Jaquet sang a special song for Pat Schar’s grandmother.
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