03 Mar 1960
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1960
Page
1
Rittman and area groups schedule meetings and events with clubs on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Local residents receive travel updates, a dividend announcement for Packaging Corporation of America stock, and births, hospital stays, and military assignments affecting families.
Virgil Burnett of Rittman secured the bid for an addition to the street department garage on Sterling Avenue. His bid of 2521.20 was the second lowest among nine bids after the lowest bid was disqualified for missing a performance bond. Council also reviewed six bids for a new street sweeper, with a decision delayed for further study. the lowest bid stood at 9160.36.
Twenty one students at Rittman High School will take the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test at 8 a.m. Tuesday March 8. Principal John R Heter announced the three hour exam aims to measure educational development and aptitude. Results will be reported to participating schools before the spring semester ends for counsel and course planning.
The Order of the Eastern Star plans an initiation meeting for March 10 with Night observed. Worthy Matron Balph Krabill and Worthy Patron Leonard Over announce the event. At the February 25 meeting a thanks was extended to workers for the Masonic Inspection and Pancake Supper.
The Rittman Ruggles Troy tournament game shifts to Friday night after a Thursday postponement due to weather. If Rittman wins Friday, they advance to play again Saturday.
County likely to take over old State Route 5 through Doyles town after summer unless state objects. County would then maintain the road while state would prefer it to serve as an alternate Route 5 with state maintenance. A state official says once the new Route 5 bypass is finished, the old section will no longer be maintained by the state.
Junior Achievement offers nail spinners for 38.25. The item features 16 jars on a wooden holder with a handle, suitable for bench or wall use in the workshop. The JA meets each Monday evening at the JA Building 111 North State Street.
The Butler family dog Sinbad donated a half pint of blood during a canine operation in Columbia Station. The 10-year-old Newfoundland, a blue ribbon winner shown at Madison Square Garden, remained conscious throughout the transfusion. Route 604 Glen Butler and Ohio Box Board Division worker Glenn live with 11 month old daughter Kathy.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Hoover of Rittman welcomed a boy on February 24. Mr and Mrs Pery Lamson of Rittman welcomed a boy on February 26. Everett Perkins Jr of Doylestown welcomed a boy on March 1.
After a Monday meeting the Planning Commission and council reached an unofficial agreement to require paving of streets once 60 percent of lots in a new subdivision are sold. Deeds must state paving, with costs assessed by benefit rather than front foot.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit Rittman March 23 at the American Legion Hall from noon to 6 pm. Donors from Rittman and nearby towns are needed to reach a 150 pint goal. Recruiting chairwomen and volunteers, including Mesdames Herald Miller and Glen Parman, organize the effort and call 551 for appointments.
A small plastics plant will be built on Industrial Street in Rittman by local backers forming Imperial Plastics. Construction will start when weather allows, with Paul Jime as contractor and operation expected in three to four months. Only a few will be employed initially. The lot measures 128 by 350 feet beside the Art Craft Company.
Linda Fretwell, daughter of Mr and Mrs JC Fretwell Jr of 2 South Main Street, earns a spot at Buckeye Girls State in Columbus. A high school junior, she belongs to Future Teachers of America, Math Club, and other student groups and serves as club treasurer and student council member.
Knights of Pythias Sterling Lodge sponsors the fifth annual Highway Safety Poster Contest. Paul Glessner chairs the steering committee with E. J. McConnell and Ad Greene on the panel. Open to Rutman and Norwin students, prizes total 39 dollars donated by the lodge. Two divisions for underclassmen and upperclassmen, grand prize from both divisions. Contest closes March 31. details via the local lodge among 234 Ohio lodges.
Wayne County Commissioner Joseph Graber is appointed to the Civil Defense Committee of the County Commissioners Association of Ohio. The panel will study upcoming Ohio Legislature bills and conduct research for Ohio's 88 counties, serving through 1960.
Rittman Rotary Club plans a second Boy Scout troop to join the existing jointly sponsored unit with the American Legion. Willard D. Hilty will supervise organization and a scout master and assistant will be named soon. The Akron Council notes Rittman scouts top the council in camping. each troop aims for 10 camp-outs yearly.
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