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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1976
Page
1
Sath Trent of Rittman boxed in Urichsville Ohio in the light heavyweight division. He scored a first round TKO and captured the mayor's trophy as best boxer of the event.
Mr and Mrs David L. Straiko of Rittman announce the birth of son Michael David on May 26 at Barberton Citizens Hospital weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces. Grandparents are Stephen Laurich of Warren Pennsylvania and Emil Straiko of Barberton. Sister Amy, 22, welcomes the baby home.
Bicentennial events in Rittman honor early settlers Isaac DeCourcey William Doyle William Fritz and E J Young with metal plaques unveiled by the city Bicentennial Commission and Historical Society. A dedication at DeCourcey Road lauded these founders for their roles in settlement and local industry.
Rittman prepares a weekend of events led by a Parade of Youth on Friday July 2 with Grand Marshal Dave Hill. A barbeque follows at Liberty Street playground by the Rotary Club. The I Love America pageant at 7:30 p.m. features 12 performers and guests including Mrs. Charlotte Marky and Mayor Ashton Hall. An early deadline of 2 p.m. Friday requests all ads and news.
Rittman marks its bicentennial on the true birthday of the United States noting the July 2 1776 adoption of Richard Henry Lee's Resolution of Independence. The piece contrasts the actual break with Great Britain two days before the Declaration and cites John Adams.
The Rittman Ministerial Association calls on churches schools fire departments and individuals to join a nationwide two minute bell ringing at 2:00 pm EDST on July 4 to mark the nation's Bicentennial. The Liberty Bell will be rung at Independence National Park with radio and TV coverage and support from a Congressional concurrent resolution.
Friday July 2 schedule includes a march assembly on S Main Street at 3:30 p.m., a parade at 4:00 p.m. to Liberty Street, barbecue at Liberty Street Playground 4:30 to 7:00, a 7:30 p.m. pageant I Love America at Middle School with 1 ticket options, and fireworks at Fritz Memorial Park 9:40 p.m. Saturday July 3 features an American Legion Bicentennial Dance at Sunset Drive post building 8:00 p.m. Sunday July 4 lists morning church services, 2:00 p.m. National Bell Ringing, and 7:00 p.m. Pioneer Service at Old Knupp Church.
The Rittman marching band will rehearse for the Bicentennial parade at 7 p.m. Thursday at the high school. School Director Chris Hall asks all members to attend. Flag volunteers are requested to carry American flags in the parade and pageant, contact Dave Hill at 925 2946.
City residents packed council chambers as Mayor Ashton Hall faced complaints about soaring water and sewer rates after two councilmen were away on vacation. Affected customers reported bills up to 300 percent higher than last year and officials cited possible faulty meters or readings.
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