Ada Davis Explains Musical Tie to West Hill Class
Ada Davis compares writing notes with a tie to tying newspapers, using a pretend bundle as a demo for students at West Hill School. The scene includes a classroom exchange with Mary Hannah McCray and mentions of local families and hospital births. Cynthia Stoll recovers from Akron Children’s Hospital surgery, while new babies arrive in the community including Thomas Paul Erb and Michael Ryan Miller at Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital, with relatives noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Davis
Fry
West Hill School
Mary Hannah McCray
Clyde
Local Army Recruit Enlists and Area Birth and Wedding News
Virgil Pittman Jr who joined the Army Officers Candidate School at Fort Dix N J is a 1964 Rittman High and 1968 Ohio University graduate formerly with Amsted Inc Chicago IL. Barberton hosts the Howell anniversary celebration with relatives from Fort Knox Barberton Smithville and Rittman. A boy Dean Edward was born February 28 at Orrville Osteopathic Hospital weighing five pounds thirteen ounces. Richard Williams recuperating at home after surgery and plans to return to teaching at Rittman High next week. Mrs Ronald Haught returns home after six days in Wadsworth Rittman Hospital following surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Pittman, Jr
Virgil Pittman
Rittman RD
Army
Fort Dix
N.J
Virgil
Rittman High School
Ohio University
Amsted Incorporated
Chicago
Russell Howell
East Ohio
Mackos Restaurant
Barberton
Sp. Jim
Jean
Fort Knox
Jerry Howell
Larry Howell
Smithville
Neal Howell
Rittman
Gerald Mills
South Hickin
Dean Edward
Orrville Osteopathic Hospital
Janet
Terry
Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital
Richard Williams
Pinewood
Rich
Ronald Haught
Industrial
Wadsworth- Rittman Hospital
Masons Meet at Ellenwood Lodge No 715 F and AM
The Masons meet Tuesday in the Lodge Hall of Carl W Ellenwood Lodge 715 F and AM. The entered apprentice degree will be exemplified. Members are invited to view the newly remodeled hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. Ellenwood
F&am
Fathers and Sons Banquet At United Methodist Church
Annual Father and Son banquet at United Methodist Church set for Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Speaker will be Lieutenant Ed Jackson of the State Highway Patrol. Tickets available through Dallas Haulk John Lunter J C Fretwell or any Men's Brotherhood member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
Ed Jackson
State Highway Patrol
Dallas Haulk
John Lunter
J. C. Fretwell
Men’s Brotherhood
City-Wide Clean Up Proposed Pursue
City Manager Macauley Gosney urged action on a city wide clean up tied to housing code violations. Residents were told to notify City Hall if their home does not meet standards in the proposed program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Macauley Gosney
Three Juveniles Face Court Over Theft at Rittman High
In Wayne County Juvenile Court on Friday three Rittman youths appeared. Two boys aged 14 and 15 received a 25 fine and one year probation plus a suspended sentence to the Ohio Youth Commission for grand larceny in the theft of a diamond engagement ring and wedding band from art instructor Mrs. Diane Lardas. The rings, found buried in a woods in a can, disappeared after they were removed to wash paint. A 15-year-old girl received a 50 fine plus costs for taking a car without consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Wayne County
Ohio Youth Commis
Rittman High School
Diane Lardas
Two 18 year old barberslTheir gas theft at Rittman
Police caught Mark Deichert and David Lyle siphoning gas from an auto at 52 Liberty after a report from George Damron. They were chased across a schoolyard, pleaded guilty, fined 25 dollars with costs, fines suspended, and assigned minimal housing code violations context in a separate notice explaining standards for sanitation and safety.
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Barberton
Rittman
Mark Deichert
Douglas
David Charles Lyle
Liberty
George Damron
North Street School
Seven Dilapidated Homes Progress Report
The article notes progress on local dilapidated properties with at least seven structures demolished. A basement home has been filled in and several buildings renovated, including two Beech Street dwellings moved from old Route 94 onto dug basements and completed.
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Beech Street
South First Street
the Ark
Trees to be removed from town by local service
The city announces removal of forty tree stumps in tree lawns and twenty more in parks and cemeteries by Funk Brothers Tree Service of Ashland within a month. Residents with stubborn stumps at their own expense should contact city hall to arrange removal through the contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funk Brothers Tree Service
Ashland
Macauley Gosney
City Hall
Rittman Plans Year Round Clean Up Drive
Rittman civic leaders outline a long term Clean Up Paint Up Fix Up program with involvement from churches business clubs and youth groups. A joint committee led by Pastor James Watt and Chamber officials will coordinate with the City and Ministerial Association to improve dumps dilapidated dwellings and aging heating systems while engaging residents owners and students in a broad town wide effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Rittman Ministerial Association
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Dén Houglan
James Watt
Ministerial Association
Watt
No Dumping Here in Rittman Mayor Court Case
Sixteen residents will appear in Mayor's Court on trespassing and illegal dumping at Rittman city dump. City manager Macauley Gosney says repeated abuse by non residents prompted police surveillance of the dump during posted hours Monday through Saturday 8 to 5 and Tuesday Thursday 8 to 7 closed Sundays. Community projects urged by Watt include church youth groups and garden clubs aiding in dilapidated home repairs with help from merchants and local industry.
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Rittman City Dump
Rittman
Macauley Gosney
Watt
Milton United Presbyterian Church
Canton
Diabetes Clinic Set for Rittman April 29
A diabetes testing clinic sponsored by the Three Arts Club will be held at the American Legion Hall in Rittman on Tuesday April 29. An all day event runs 10 a.m. to 3 30 p m cola service followed by blood tests from noon to 5 30 p m About 1000 people can be tested free of charge with a $1 cost borne by the Diabetes Association Clerical help and lunch for four volunteers will be provided by the Three Arts Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Three Arts Club
American Legion Hall
Three Arts
Lindsey Williams
Williams
The
Diabetes Association
Allan Broadhurst
Fluoridation Begins in Rittman Water System
Fluoridation started last week in Rittman as the water department installed fluoride feeding equipment and a colorimeter test center for daily water quality checks. Wayne County Health Department personnel joined to test fluoride and chlorine levels as Ohio lawmakers push for statewide mandatory fluoridation by 1972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Water Department
Wayne County Health Department
Ohio
Gary Geltgey
Geltgey
Gosney
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Mary
Hannah
Cynthia Stoll
Sheila and
Bob Stoll
Akron Childrens Hospital
Robert Erb
North Main
Paul Erb
Rischel Road
Wadsworth
Thomas Paul
Bob
Dorothy Parkinson
Eldow
Columbus
Sheraton Plaza
Bucyrus
Dorothy
F. L. Frank
Michael Miller
Michael Ryan
Wadsworth - Rittman Hospital
Jan
Jill
Maraone
Naontina
Pearly Copley
Salt Street
Keating Waste Paper
South Main
Hickin
Russell High
Creston
Rittman City
Carroll Wright
Fredrick Street
Wright
Fredrick
Grant Street
Seneca Street
214
295 South Main Street
State of Ohio
Rittman Tire and Supply
John Lehman
Hayes
Hougton
Ministerial Association Chamber
Joe Stefanica
Rotary Club
Kenneth Osborne
Diabetes Clinic
Civic Center
Broadhurst
Tom Spear
Diane Pait
Robert Pait
Annette Phelps Lincoln
Federated Clubs
Claudia Noble
Clinton Noble
Boyes
Rittman Volunteer Fire Department
Home Street
Gettings
Wright Street
South Main Street
Spencer
Sterling Avenue
Ball
Rittman Garden Club
Seville Inn
Amy Davis
Norma Nelson
Bonnie Dean
Senate Education, Health and Welfare Committee
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