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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1963
Page
3
Brotherly camp tales tell how Jay Rohrer earned a nickname for his uncanny appetite for hamburgers at a Boy Scout camp. Wade, Frank Zavada, and others recall the joking moniker Wutz tied to a big eater and the playful German gentling that faded with time as youth left.
The rank of Knight was conferred on Robert Hoff and Dave Robert of Smithville and Richard Crofts of Chippewa at a meeting of Ente of Phythias No. 173. The local initiation team led by Chancellor Commander Lloyd Adams of Sterling oversaw the ceremony. A chili supper and card games followed.
Police blotter items list multiple fines in Rittman and Creston totals. Charles Dreibelbis cited for intoxication at 29.50. Robert D. Wallace cited for traffic light offense at 10. Virgil A. Baker jailed three days for driving while intoxicated at 105.50. Jack Larch cited for traffic light forfeit at 10 bond.
Pete AL. Sterg News notes the Norwayne FFA chapter called to order by president Barry Romich. Minutes read, $240.30 treasury reported, $5 to scholarship funds. March meeting moved to March 12 due to basketball games. Star awards to Rex Stelzer, Bill Gray, Bob Bowman, Barry Romich, and Harry Hawk. 1963-64 officers elected: George Higgenbach president, Jim Gasser vice president, Bob Bowman secretary, Myron Ramiseyer treasurer, George Higgenbach sentinel. Adjournment followed.
Cir cus acts and skits headline a Sterling Mothers Club update with a talent show set for April 30 and a March 11 to 16 guidance center drive in the elementary school district. Volunteers, contact Gail Maibach, Sterling, or call 989-2591.
Troop 801 met Monday to plan health and safety projects and dances for dancing badges. Patrol 3 led the flag ceremony while the group split into teams for games songs and badge work led by scribe Jane Berger.
Doylestown communities report on Riverdale Decorator Forum at M O Neill auditorium with shows at 1 2 20 and 7 30 pm co sponsored by O Neill and Garden Forum of Greater Akron prizes to top ticket sellers and invite husbands and friends. Friendship Garden Club hosts March 12 meeting with Mrs Estel Booth as hostess and Mr Andrew Berenyi providing welcome. Doylestown PTA schedules a Science Fair for March 13 at the high school auditorium and a Spring Carnival April 27 at Hazel Harvey School. Doylestown High School Band plans a Pop Concert March 19 with Bandmaster D Paul Parmelee and a bake sale. anniversaries for Mr and Mrs Jack Downs and Mr and Mrs Willis E Tucker noted. funeral services for Mrs Eller G Davis at SS Peter and Paul Church with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. survivors listed and service conducted by Rev John Ho Frey. Moncarren Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs Robert Davis of Rittman spoke to the Women's Clubs Monday, highlighting National Federation of Women's Clubs aims on liberty, international affairs, scholarships, health and welfare, and safety. Dr Emily L. Stoga of Sta University planned to speak on education while the council urged civic involvement and a warning against deception.
The Bowling Green State University Dean's List features Linda Melenbacker of Rittman among 376 high achieving students. Linda, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Melenbacker, will attend the President's Honors Banquet on Wednesday in the University Union, honoring first semester scholastic excellence.
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