Rittman area notes and local sports updates
Local items report Rittman High School teams and coach Wes Peterman planning a four day training schedule next week. Tom Bodager of Ashland, son of Art and Thelma Bodager, posted a 16 0 basketball season at Ontario and led a 636 419 scoring line. Community birthdays, hospital news and family announcements fill the page with names and places including Orrville, Ashland, Ontario, and Wadsworth.
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Rittman High School
4Columbus
Wes— Peterman
Gerald Grant
Tom Bodager
Art
Thelma Bodager
North
Ontario
Tom
Jerry
Asheyland College
Ashton Hall
Two Buckeye Girls State delegates named from local families
Jean Adams of 24 Sheldon and Judy Burger of 164 Sterling were chosen by the American Legion Auxiliary as delegate and alternate to Buckeye Girls State in Columbus each June. Jean, a Rittman High junior, sings in bands and participates in clubs and youth groups.
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Jean Adams
Glen Adams
Sheldon
Buckeye
Columbus
American Legion Auxiliary
Judy— Burger
Marguerite Burger
Sterling
Jean
Rittman High School
Jéan
Sterling Evangelical United Brethren Church
Youth Fellowship
Formation of Public Affairs Study Group
Russell Frey, former publisher of the Rittman Press and developer of the Rittman Shopping Center, announced formation of a public affairs study group. He questioned the county tax burden on industry and business and invited locals to meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Rittman Public Library.
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Russell Frey
Rittman
Rittman Press
Frey
Wayne County Joint Vocational Board Seeks Superintendent
Wayne County Joint Vocational School District advances plans for a new district. Board members, citing workload on Superintendent W H Hauenstein, call for hiring a superintendent to oversee the project and free Hauenstein for his local duties. A 40 to 60 acre site is deemed necessary for expansion.
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Wayne County
Wayne—County
John Lea
Robert West
West
Fish Fry Tuesday at American Legion Hall
The American Legion Hall hosts an all you can eat fish fry Tuesday night from 6 to 8 pm Tickets are 1.50 and 0.75 dollars for different options Proceeds support legion activities and community services.
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American Legion Hall
Beware Savings Bond Swindle Involving Chain Letters
Rittman Savings Bank warns that circulating chain letters promising bright new savings bonds are illegal. Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland prohibits such bonds, and using them is a federal offense and a postal fraud violation. Prosecution may follow, so do not respond or forward. discard immediately.
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Rittman
Rittman Savings Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Allan J Broadhurst
Department of Justice
Need More Classrooms Bond Drive Proposed by Rittman Board
Rittman school board presses for a $1.18 million bond to fund new classrooms and special education programs. Superintendent W. H. Hauenstein reports a need for two dedicated rooms for students with IQs from 50 to 80, with planned conversion of auditorium space if needed. The district seeks land options near Laurel Road and outlines a voter information campaign beginning with a public meeting on April 21.
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Rittman
Robert West
W. H. Hauenstein
Hauenstein
John R. Heter
Rittman—High
Laurel Road
Margaret Williams
Firemen To Hold County Meet Here
Fireman's Auxiliary and local Volunteer Firemen will host Wayne County Firemen's Association here on Monday April 18 at the city fire station. Auxiliary women will serve refreshments and assist with expenses for the Easter egg hunt and gifts to children. A basket will be presented to children at Apple Creek State Hospital. Mrs Frank Burns won the mystery package.
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Wayne County Firemen’s Association
City
Apple Creek State Hospital
Frank Burns
Roland Jones
David Kay
Urgent Call for Nurses for Bloodmobile Drive
The need for registered nurses to assist with the Bloodmobile this Thursday is urgent. Hours are 12 noon to 6 pm at the American Legion Hall. Contact Mrs. Dale Widmer at 925 5212 or Mrs. Kenneth Ramster at 925 6213. licensed practical nurses are also sought.
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Dale Widmer
Widmer
Kenneth Ramster
American Legion Hall
Vietnam
Cahit Chorba
F M. Vargas
Roland Burelli
Rittman
B. E. Neiswander
Doylestown
Harold Brown
John Walker
Clarence Kunker
Wilford Blatter
James Hile
Porter Melvin
John Collins
Arthur Bodager
American Legion Auxiliary
W. W. Bodager
Outstanding Young Man of the Year honored in Ohio
Ben Bodager of Rittman named Outstanding Jaycee Man of the Year at an Ohio Jaycee meeting in Cleveland joining four other honorees. Stewart Jones presided. Bodager's biographical activities include Chamber of Commerce president and United Fund chair. he is a 1963 Rittman Citizen of the Year and Ohio State University alumnus.
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Ohio
Ben Badager
Ben
Rummage Sale Planned by Evening Star Auxiliary
A rummage sale sponsored by the Evening Star Auxiliary will be held Saturday March 26 at 114 South Main. Doors open at 9 am.
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Evening Star Auxiliary
South Main
Extra Canton tournament basketball ticket return
Rittman High School asks that owners of extra Friday tickets return them to the school office by noon to refund purchases. Principal Dr John R Heter notes about 40 students remain on the waiting list for tickets and every returned pass helps a student attend the important game.
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Canton
Rittman High School
John R. Heter
Dr Walker Builds On North Main Street
Dr. William L Walker announces ground has been broken for a one story eight room stone and brick private practice building on North Main Street. Parking for 15 cars will adjoin the structure and occupy 1500 square feet. Merle Weber is the contractor. occupancy is set for June 1.
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William L Walker
North Main Street
Merle—Weber
Rittman City Council Adopts Curfew Ordinance and Paving Plan
The council passed a third reading to enact a curfew for minors 14 or younger, with extended hours on weekends. A paving program for six streets and western Ohio Avenue engineering were approved, totaling about 213 841 dollars with city and owner cost shares.
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Waynie County Juvenile Authorities Council
Metzger Avenue
Hawthorne
Westset
Rittman Road
Greenwood Drive
Mary Street
Home Street
Fairlawn Avenue
Warren
Bradley
Saurer
Ohio Avenue
Warren, Bradley
City Hall
Dominic Calabria
Dom's Bar
South Main
William Wertz
Wooster
Calabria
Rittman Council OKs No Sunday Alcohol Sales
At a city council meeting in Rittman, Carl Abell of Medina and Bob Johnson of Stop and Go urged a local gentleman’s agreement barring Sunday beer wine or liquor sales. They claimed the pact, created years ago, avoids harming religious or service aims in the town.
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Rittman
Carl Abell
Medina
Stop and Go
Bob Johnson
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