Armored Service Honor Board Honor Roll Notes
The Baptist bulletin from Ohio highlights parishioners serving in the armed forces, lists photo requests for the honor roll, and notes post game letdowns for the Rituman squad. It mentions Rev Price, Wertz’s standout play, and Dan Myers linked to Ernie Harrison stories. The piece also touches tax time and weather chatter as the community tracks service members and local updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Committee
Price
Jiwaya
Ernie Harrison
Dan Myers
Canon Timkenigh Schoal
Tuesday Plain Dealer
Myers
Harrison
Canton Repository
It Pays to Advertise in the Rittman Press
A promotional note urges readers to advertise in the Rittman PRESS to see proven value. It emphasizes the newspaper as a vehicle for business notices and local promotions, inviting local merchants to consider placing ads.
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Rittman Press
Shade Trees To Be Planted This Spring
The Rittman Shade Tree Commission will plant trees this spring with Koontz Nursery of Wooster in town late March to cover three streets on the hill and replace trees lost last year. Residents seeking inclusion should contact a commission member to be added to the planned program and benefit from low group rates led by Mayor John Baldwin and other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Shade Tree Commission
Koontz Nursery
Wooster
Rationing Board Lists Tires Sold In February
Rittman and Milton townships received eleven new tires ten new tubes and three retreads in February. W A Stilwill chaired the Rittman rationing board announcing tire issuance by category including six tires and seven tubes for trucks and three retreads for a school bus. Obsolete sizes and one tire issued to a doctor were also recorded with several named recipients and companies listed among the tire and tube allocations.
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Rittman
Milton Town Sap O
W A Stilwill Cheirman
Rittman Tire Rationing Board
Local Red Cross Seeks Morf Funds for War Chest
The article notes extended campaign to secure additional Red Cross funds for a war chest. It cites May Bedacer, Laurence Stoolmiller, and Mrs Ev ert Winkler, detailing a canvassing effort and a March Reader's Digest piece as evidence of the Red Cross work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local Red Cross Sfees Morf. Funds For War Chest
Awe al Worker Coast Strate Cotton
Tata
May Bedacer
Laurence Stoolmiller
Evert Winkler
Mrs Bedager
Periols
Red Coss
Reader's Digest
Funeral for Leah Kropf Held in Rittman and Smithville
Mrs Leah Kropf 60 mother of Mrs Arthur Bodager died at her Ashland home after 15 years of ill health. She is survived by two sons W J Kropf Crawfordsville Indiana and Dr M C Kropf Orrville plus six grandchildren. Services were at the Bodager residence in Rittman at 1:30 pm and Oak Grove church Smithville at 2:30 pm with burial in Oak Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Kropf
Arthur Bodager
Rittmat
Ashland
Bodager
W J Kropf
Crawfordsville
Indiana
M C Kropf
Orrville
Badager
Rittman
Oak Grove Church
Smithville
Oak Grove
Ohio Salt Co Leads Defense Saving Plan Adoption
The Ohio Salt company in Rittman is first to adopt a voluntary defense savings plan for its plant employees. The plan, effective with March pay, allows employees to withhold a portion of salary to buy defense bonds. Participation surpasses 50 percent and is voluntary, with bonds issued to employees upon purchase.
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Ohio Salt Co
Rittman
Ohio Salt Company
Salt Company
Rittman Hoses In First Tourney Tilt Fredericksburg Wins 33 27
In an opening round game Fredericksburg defeated Rittman 33 to 27 in Ashland county tourney play. Don Hasfield led the winners with 7 points, while Indian opponents struggled with rebounding and missed shots as the Freddies built an early lead and held on to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Hoses
Fredericksburg
Ashland
Rittman High School
Indian Camera
Ine Treanies Munners
Wayne Counts
Indians
Allmanagers
Donald Hasfield
Freddies
Key
Inedians
Sanderson
Hosfield Slutz
Cramer
Smith
Rita Attacs
Wertz
Z2nkovich
Derviestown
Waloping
Trent Gt
Dovestown
Glasener
Kirsch
Shenberger
Longfellow topic at Creston meeting
The Jife of Longfellow was discussed when Mrs Rufus Balllentine presented the program at Philathea class meeting held in the George Punn home Monday night. There was a large attendance. As Mrs Ballentine reviewed Longfellow life poems were read at various intervals. Several readings and songs followed with names of participants and committees listed, including awards and flower arrangements.
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Longfellow
Rufus Balllentine
Philathea
George Punn
Ballentine
Moose Women of Creston Hear Defense Talk
Mrs Sue Wise, past president of Hospital Guild, addressed Moose Women in Creston with a defense themed talk and praised the chapter for a Hygiene class. Mrs Nelson of Wooster conducts classes twice weekly. Evening program by Mrs Doyle Pfouts featured child musical numbers. Supper party set for March 12. Pfouts chaired the program committee. A chairmen's committee session met at the Raymond-Howell home Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Wise
Hospital Guild
Women of Moose
Nelson of
Births At Wadsworth Municipal Hospital
Born to Mr and Mrs Charles Proper of Wadsworth a son on Monday morning March 2 at the Wadsworth Municipal Hospital Mrs Proper was formerly Miss Ruth Isenberger of Rittman A son born Wednesday March 4 to Mr and Mrs Robert Karlen at the Wadsworth Municipal Hospital Born to Mr and Mrs Maynard Blatter two daughters this morning March 5 at the Wadsworth Municipal Hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Proper
Wadsworth
Wadsworth Municipal Hospital
Proper
Ruth Isenberger
Rittman
Robert Karlen
Maynard Blatter
Wadscorth Municipal Hospital
Awaiting Induction From Medina County Draft Board
Harold Caskey of Medina County appears on a list of 29 Medina county men waiting induction into the army. The group is slated for induction in Cleveland soon. Merle Hoff of Doylestown assists in the group.
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Harold Caskey
Rittman
Medina County
Medina County Draft Board
Cleveland
Merle Hoff
Doylestown
Rittman Civic Association Plans Local Housing Survey
The Rittman Civic Association moved to authorize a housing survey with contractors and federal housing officials to study homes for sale or rent to workers. No date set. action pending proper arrangements. The group also authorized repainting and replacement of a damaged junction sign at Routes 94 and 5 and a new sign at Route 224 with the county road.
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Federac
Cam
Rhonemus
Civic Association
Honor Board Seeks Names From Rittman Area Youths
The Rittman Rotary club American Legion and Rittman Civic Association urge addition of all Milton township and Rittman youths serving in the armed forces to the honor board. A committee led by George Harris John Fisher and Ralph Overtail asks the public to submit names at local businesses to ensure every service member is listed.
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Rittman Rotary Club
The
American Legion
Rittman Civic Association
George Harris
John Fisher
Ralph Overtail
Rittman
Milton Township
B & W Ol Company
Sanitary
Local students to compete in Wooster College music contest
Eighteen Rittman grade and junior high pupils will join solo and ensemble events at Wooster College on Saturday March 14. Music supervisor Jack N Goy announced the program includes two quartet pieces and multiple solo numbers with students across grades from second to freshman.
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Rittman
Wooster College
Jack N Goy
al Jen Burger
Eugene Over
Jackie Britton
Buddy Koehler
Patty Steiner
Shirley Over
Dale Webner
Bruce Brickel
Elaine Bodager
Ben Bodager
Jean Rohrer
Nancy Beery
Joan von Rodenberg
Bill Ritter
Martha Stal
Russell Haller
Bob Bodager
Teresa Zvada
Alia
Thomas Store Opens Tubular Tin Depository
A local druggist announced a box in the Thomas store where Rittman residents may deposit collapsible metal tubes from toothpaste and other toilet articles. The old tubes are collected and salvaged for tin used in defense industries today.
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H Thomas
Rittman
Wayne deputy auditor to aid citizens near Wayne
Deputy County Auditor Earl Lautenschlager of Wooster will be at the J H Fisher real estate office in Petty 3 to aid local and Milton township citizens in filing personal tax returns. He will also be at Stepfield's Drug Store in Doylestown on March 16.
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Earl Lautenschlager of
Wooster
J H Fisher
Petty 3
Milton Township
Stepfield’s
Doylestown
Four Rit tmanites to be drafted into Army next week
Four Rittman men and two Doylestown youths are named on the Orrville draft board list to be inducted into the United States Army next week. From Rittman are Wayne Cuner Stall Russell McCoffman Paul Rosenbaum and Rollin Stobart. from Doylestown are Andrew Perry and Warren Glenn Hummel.
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Rittman
Doylestown
Orrdlle
United States Army
Rittmann
Canton
Columbus
Sevveral Rittman
Wayne County
U B Church Bible Reading Winners Named
A list of winners for the U B Church Bible Reading contest is recorded with participants from multiple schools and towns. Names appear for Penn State, Sarpy teams, and various local groups, noting judges and presenters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B. Church
Revival Services At U B Church Begin Lenten Week
The United Brethren Church opens a Lenten revival starting Monday with eve services each night except Saturday. The Young People's Glee Club leads singing and special music. Cottage prayer meetings run 9 30 to 10 each morning Tuesday through Friday. Friday is Young People night with the glee club performing. Dr Whitwell will deliver sermons including The Trains of Life. An assembly at Saiman High School Wednesday at 10 00 covers Ten Rules For Success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Eethren Ehitteh
Young People’s Glee Club
Young People’s Glee E‘ub
School Board approves reroofing First Street building
Rittman Board of Education met at the high school Wednesday and awarded the reroofing contract for the First Street Grade School to Nus Roy Company of Orrville as low bidder at 1242. Other bids reached 2523 with five to fifteen year guarantees. The meeting covered bills, a new grade teacher, gym use charges, a new auditorium curtain, and plans to shop for supplies and potential staff hires pending further review.
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Nusroy Company
Orrville
First Street
Rittman Board of Education
Tip Board
Orrville Company
Supt
A Qarver
Sniders Take Over Harris Restaurant in Rittman
Mr and Mrs Snyder assume operation of Harris Restaurant in Rittman replacing former owners. Current plan keeps hours until 830 pm nightly with potential later openings, while continuing to run the Diner. The Diner’s all hours policy will be unchanged except for a Sunday closure from early morning to evening.
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Are
Rexall Contest Winner Named in February Birthday Case
Winner of the Rexall contest held by A H Thomas Drug Store for the Rexall February birthday case is Miss Margaret Swarts.
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A H Thomas Drug Store
Rexall
Wis
Margaret Swarts
Strickland Expands Move to Ohio Avenue Auto Plant
Strickland announces relocation of sales and service to a new 9,000 square foot facility on East Ohio Avenue after March 4. The upgraded shop includes modern equipment such as a Weaver car lift, dynamic wheel balancer, Sunnen hone, and valve refacer. The former South Malin Street site becomes a full body repair and paint shop with wrecker service, while a Blue Sunoco gas line is offered and the business vows improved customer service.
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Huen L Strick
Chevrutt
Buick
Travch
X.m
South
Jain Sf
Infuluis
East
Ohio Avenue
Strickland
Sunoco
South Malin St
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Rotary Club
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Martha Dastal
Bop Bodager
Joyer
Hzepster
Russell Haler
W E Price
Internatinal
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Dayton
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US Navy
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Frederck
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Wavite County
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Laura Crewoon
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Nettie Kaser
S C Boor
Dunn
Moose Women OF
Creston
T. Vow
Mie Dae Hames
RR Tradel Mae Ten Taunshin
Branda
Setsice
United States
Hiss
Public
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Rittmanttes
Thomas Store
Metal Tube Depository
WAYNE
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Muriors
Joret Reyer
Arere
Poe
Owen Foe
Tate
Sniders
Harris Restaurant
Mio
Ooc Sny Mer
Tasye
Snyder's Thner
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Rexall Contest
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