08 Mar 1962
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1962
Page
1
A rugged collection of local notes describes winter birds at Grants and nearby yards, including grosbeaks and Carolina wrens, plus feeding tips. It also reports births, hospital recoveries, club meetings, scouting events, and school board plans from Orrville and Rittman, with community members named and dates noted.
The article notes Rev. Charles Turner of First Brethren Church recounting his tour from Egypt through Lebanon Syria and Jordan. He describes Cairo’s severe poverty and the stark scenes of daily life including pyramids Sphinx and a Memphis foundation project. He recalls Damascus Bethlehem Nazareth Jericho and Jerusalem views with Biblican sites and a Mount of Olives vantage.
The Rittman Press won the Wayne County election board printing contract for primary ballots. The bid was 2992 dollars, beating Collier Printing at 3320 dollars.
A drive to raise 1600 dollars to operate the Boy Scout movement in Rittman will be held during the last two weeks of the month. Russ Lewis, chairman, notes no drive has been held in three years as the program grows requiring more equipment. Rittman has four units with about 120 active boys and a luncheon on March 10 will finalize plans and announce more details next week.
The second of three Sabin polio oral vaccine clinics will be held in Rittman and Wayne County on March 14 and 17, at Rittman High School from 1 to 7 p.m. The 75 percent Wayne County first-dose rate leads the nation. The cost for the second round is 25 cents for adults and free for children. those missing type I should take type II next, as Sabin vaccine does not require sequence.
Judy Pittman daughter of Mr and Mrs Virgil Pittman of RD Rittman has been elected a delegate to Girls State The Rittman High School junior was selected by the Lions Club as their representative Barb Hauenstein was selected alternate The other representative to Girls State will be selected next week by the American Legion Auxiliary Judy is active in school having been a member of the band three years girls chorus two years mixed chorus three years president of the Latin Club intramurals and student assistant in the library.
Tickets for the ninth annual PTA Minstrel Show are selling fast says ticket chairman Joe Powers. Indications point to a sellout for the Saturday March 17 performance with three night run and presale through Sunday. Remaining tickets will be at Wright Drug Store Stepfield's Pharmacy and Rich Motors until show night. Those planning to attend are urged to choose Thursday or Friday to ensure a seat. Performances start promptly at 8 p.m.
Chippewa Township trustees heard petitions from 148 residents urging signing of a fire contract with Rittman Lawrence Wilmot and Ralph Cline. Rittman City Council had submitted a contract in January but no official acceptance yet. An attorney studies the agreement while residents southeast of Rittman lack adequate protection due to distance from Doylestown station.
Trustees signed a mutual fire protection contract with Canaan Township and the City of Rittman after a Tuesday meeting. They negotiate a similar deal with Guilford Township while a $19,095 fire truck from Supplien Equipment Co of Columbus was approved. Wayne County Trustees and Clerks Association meet April 2 at Norwayne High School with President Paul Billings to speak and the Rittman High School band performing.
A Wayne County hearing is set for 8 pm next Thursday at the Courthouse to discuss a proposed building code for one to three family dwellings. The first draft, prepared with a planning expert, aims for minimum standards and will be self supporting after year one.
Pat Scheffner daughter of Mrs I B Trogden was elected queen Thursday morning to represent Ritt non High School at the Area Student Council Dance March 31. She will compete with nine other area girls to reign as queen over Jeuckingee and model at Freewinders Store March 24. Church choir fervour and Baptiste Young 2e Ele Group member may be noted.
The Rittman city records show a slow start to 1962 with only three building permits issued through February, including two in January and one in February. January costs totaled $45,000 and February $15,600, contrasting with six permits and higher early-year activity in 1961.
John Shuff 87 of Salem Virginia father of Mrs Walter Keating died suddenly at his home on Thursday March 1. He was well known in Rittman where he had many friends. Surviving are his wife a son four daughters 18 grandchildren 36 great grandchildren and one great great grandson. Burial was Saturday in Salem Virginia.
Robert Boyce was sentenced to the Ohio State Penitentiary after pleading guilty to stealing 4300 dollars worth of scrap metal from Packaging Corporation salvage yard. He had a prior term for non support.
Ben Bodager was installed as the new president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Clarence Graber as vice-president James Schorle first vice-president Gerald Lambert secretary and George Rastorfer treasurer were also named. New committee appointments include James Calhoun membership Richard Preibisch Vernon Hoskinson social Jerry Lambert public relations Warren Hardgrove Neil Milford Walter Rodgers telephoning. Vernon Hoskinson to chair Wayne Holmes Soap Box Derby committee with Lutes and Miracle assisting. Si Dobbins to head annual Clean-Up Paint-Up Fix-Up campaign with Ganyard and Bradford assisting. Joan Miracle and Ganyard named new members bringing total to 23. Chamber meets March 21 at 8 p.m at the Junior Achievement building. board meets at 7 p.m.
A $27 500 accident suit was filed in Wayne Counts Common Pleas Court against Lucy Dean of Rutiman on behalf of Andrea Wilson. Clarence Wilson seeks $20 000 for his wife’s injuries from a rear end collision on Route 94 September 3, 1959, plus $7,500 for expenses and loss of services. attorney Carl H Bradford Jr represents the Wilsons.
Mrs Verona D Smith 73 of 179 South Main Street died Tuesday after a short illness at home. Born in Fairborn Greene County she lived in Covington and Sabina after moving from Columbus 30 years ago. She taught at Wittenberg College and 16 years at Ohio State University. Survived by three brothers and several nieces and nephews. Services held and graveside rites at Highland Cemetery Covington.
Ames G Battenfield, ex co owner of the Rittman Press, becomes vice president and general manager at Berea Publishing Company in Berea Ohio. He buys 50 percent of stock and plans a high speed offset press and expanded commercial printing. Berea, a Cleveland suburb, hosts Baldwin Wallace College and Berea News.
Raymond Napier was found guilty by Wayne County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday for assaulting James Hebb a 24 year old resident of Smithville. Judge Adrian Miller revoked Napier’s bond and ordered him held in county jail pending probation department investigation after a jury deliberation of under one hour.
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