Rittman community calendar of dances plays and meetings
Rittman hosts an American Legion Grand Opening Dance and a St Patricks Day dance with Tony Milici Orchestra. Rittman High School junior class presents Stranger in the Night March 16 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. A rummage sale March 16 at 9 a.m. in Fisher-Plumb building. Various church and club gatherings follow March 16 19 20 21 including Womans Missionary Guild meeting program by Mrs Hawkins and entertainment by Mrs Schar.
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American Legion
Tony Milici
Rittman
Rittman High School
Rittman Mothers Club
Fisher-Plumbig
South Main and
Elliott Sts
Vernon Yoho
Womans Missionary Guild of the
First Church of Christ
Walter—Hawne
James Hawkins
Joseph Schar
Lloyd Emch
Rittman Band Mothers Club
Harry Fry
Stanley Tyska
At & P.m
Tyska
Elliott St
Robert Davis
Scouts Help Crippled Children Fund Drive
Eight Girl Scouts from Wayne County assist the county Crippled Children’s Fund drive on Saturday. They helped raise over $37 during the annual campaign run by the Rotary Clubs to support crippled children. The event featured a giant bunny as part of the countywide effort and Easter donations also benefit the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Crippled Chil Children’s Fund
Patsy
Cornell
Diane Steiner
Cheryl Workman
Linda Hile
Rotary Clubs
Rotary
Citizens urged to report vandalism as juveniles grow bold
A local vandalism wave escalates from small acts to major incidents with eight to ten persistent youths at its core. Adults hesitate to prosecute, schools cancel events, and a 250 student body faces penalties from a minority of five percent, prompting calls for public vigilance.
Suggestions for Parents to Support Students and Respect Teachers
Civic leaders urge parents to avoid taking sides against teachers before hearing the teachers. Ensure homework is done, know kids' whereabouts, ensure good company, early curfew, and respect for teachers and officials. Promote courtesy, avoid actions harming others, and recognize that delinquency often starts at home.
Rittman's Annual Girl Scout Festival Planned for March 23
Rittman prepares for its Annual Girl Scout Festival at Recreation Hall on Friday March 23 starting 7 p.m. The event features booths from 7 to 7 49 with exhibits of troop work and refreshments. A second floor program at 7 45 includes plays and musical numbers by various troops culminating with The Medic by Troop 6 and a free public admission to encourage scouting.
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Rittman
Recreation Hall
Scout Committee
Ralph Gwaltney
Girl Scout
Ralph Wright
Vernon Musser
Earl, Gillman
Lois Boggs
Vernon Lance
Virginia Red
Evelyn Wagner
Robert Doman
Frank Burns
Grover Mellett
Russell Lewis
James Kitts
Robert Karlen
William Maus
Dean Owens
Kenneth Plahuta
Ira Talbot
Jay Geigey
Willowbrook plans advance 27 lots and street changes
The Rittman Council approves Russell Frey plan to open 27 building lots on Willowbrook land once the terrace street extension is abandoned by planning approval. It also weighs capping old water lines, installing new mains, and granting a 50 foot right of way on streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Council
Russell Frey
Willowbrook
E Council
Terrace St
Planning Commission
Veverasyeness Frey
Board of “Education
Hilltop
Etzger Ave
Harold Cormany
Easter Egg Hunt Planned at Central Park Rittman
The Recreation Advisory Council sponsors an Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday at 3 p.m. in Central Park Rittman. Children split into two age groups, under six and six to ten, with games and prizes arranged for each.
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Recreation Advisory Council
Central Park
Rittman
Red Cross fund drive named captains and solicitors in Rittman
Mrs. Ralph Gwaltney chairs the 1956 Red Cross drive set to run March 18 for one week with a goal of 1681.69 dollars, up 10 percent from last year. Four residential teams led by Arts Club Olla Podrida Assisting and Entre Nous clubs list captains and solicitors, detailing numerous club members and committees. Industries and organizations will be contacted by Basil Hardgrove.
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Red Cross
Rittman
Ralph Gwaltney
Arts Club
Whit Smithwick
Russel Lewis
Arthur Bauman
E. W.winkler
Marvin Bauman
Fred Orr Sr
I. A. Knepp
Watt McDonald
Frank Hisem
Robert Bodager
Olla Podrida Club
C. L. Norton
K. W. Osborne
Ralph Krabill
W. Hauenstein
Don _ Baker
Clarence Kunkler
Marguerite Burger
Herald Miller
Frank Yoder
Linda Melenbacker
Connie Rhonemus
Kathy Boylan
E. Woyat
Logan Snyder
Herbert Hunt
Maslak
Entre Nous Club
Richard Wenger
C. L Bowen
Dale Rohrer
John Beltz
D. R. Berry
James Kirs
Homer Castor
Ed. Lavery
Robert Wenger
Robert Adams
John Zivick
W. H. Tompkins
Jack Wenger
Rittman Mothers
Geo. Snyder
Owen Landis
Jud Sholar
George Alexander
C. F. Heffleman
R. J. Kennedy
Donald Kimes
W. W. Bodager
Joan Petak
Ray Mynk
B. Weideman
Paul Baker
Gale Gish
Janet Cyrus
Norman Winkler
Wm. Burkhammer
John Simonton
Phyllis Cyrus
W. A. Seebauer
Wm. Lichty
Geo. Kuntz
Ray Prosser
Ben Bauman
Ivan Ramsier
Walter Marty
J. M. O'Connor
Judy Nehls
Ray Artrip
Wm. Maus
F. C. Kanehl
David Wright
W. D. Hilty
Ohio Boxboard Wins Four Merit Awards in Carton Contest
The Ohio Boxboard Co earned four merit awards in the 1956 Folding Paper Box Association contest. Cheerio and Wheaties cartons won excellence in construction and gravure printing in the soap category. Gustav Nordstrom noted a trend toward self service and stronger brand identity in today’s cartons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Boxboard Co
Folding Paper Box Association
Gustav L. Nordstrom
Police and Schools Unite to Curb Juvenile Trouble at Rittman
In Rittman a growing wave of vandalism and discipline problems involves eight to ten boys, with a core of juniors. Police Chief Heffelman and school officials urge student council actions, parental cooperation, and citizen reporting to prevent escalation to major crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
W. H. Hauenstein
Ole Rittman High
Charles F.heffelman
Heffelman
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Porte Fer Reccreation
Ay Dague
Thiege
and Nn Parman
John “Haley
Roy Ramster
Happy Crusaders
Wooster Skateland
Jay Elkins
St. Theresa Study Club
Mary Ann Razel
Rittman Grandmothers Club
Askld
Ixing
Bow
Bob Bodager
Bodager
Service Committee
Milton Hughes
Fairlawn
Red Cross Solicitors
Harry Ditch
John
Basil Hardgrove
Man King
Mothers Club
Three Arts Club
Olla Podrida
Ohio Boxboard
Thonen St
Roy Brickey
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