Weideman Announces First Child Edward Marc
Mr and Mrs Ed Weideman of Rolling Hills Estates Ca announce the arrival of their first child Edward Marc born March 11 Proud grandparents are Mr and Mrs L Bogdanovich of San Pedro CA and Mr and Mrs Ben Weideman of Phoenix AZ formerly of Rittman Nancy Emch daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Emch of Rittman is a member of the Grace College drama team presenting Easter securist in Ohio Pennsylvania March 21 through 30 Happy Birthday to Howard W Beery March 25 David Plahuta of Rittman will receive a B S degree in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University at commencement on Saturday March 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Weideman
Rolling Hills Estates
Edward Marc
L. Bogdanovich
San Pedro
California
Ben Weideman
Phoenix
Arizona
Rittman
Nancy Emch
Donald Emch
Grace College
Ohio
Pennsylvania
David Plahuta
Bowling Green State University
Kathy Lampert
Dorothy DeMass
Bill Bedford
Melvin Berry
First Street
Robert Lopeman
R. Larry Stucky
Edgar C Derr
Ohio Modern Language Teachers Association
Columbus
Beverly Imhoff
Pac Mor Club Dinner Meeting at Ponderosa and Shook's
The Pac Mor Camp Club will hold a supper gathering at Ponderosa Steak House in Barberton next to Zayres on Saturday March 22 at 5 30 p m After supper the group will meet at Robert Shook s home for dessert and a meeting.
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Pac-Mor
Ponderosa Steak House
Barberton
Zayre’s
Robert Shook
Ruth Eckhart 48 Former Resident Dies in Battle Creek
Ruth Irene Eckhart 48, of Battle Creek Michigan, died March 7 at Community Hospital after a February 17 admission. Born in Emmaus Pennsylvania she moved to Battle Creek in 1963 from Rittman Ohio. Survived by husband Clyde G two children Jean O'Brien and Richard A Eckhart mother Barbara Schaeffer siblings Arthur Wessner and four sisters. Services were held in Battle Creek and Emmaus with burial at Northwood Cemetery Emmaus. Richard A Henry Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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Ruth Irene Eckhart
Community Hospital
Battle Creek
Michigan
Emmaus
Pennsylvania
Rittman
Ohio
Chapel Hill
Richard A
Michigan State University
Barbara Schaeffer
Arthur Wessner
David Keiser
Harry Miller
Allentown
Walter Fenstermaker
Thomas Mutschler
Northwood Cemetery
Richard A Henry Funeral Home
Holy Week services set by area churches
Area churches announce Holy Week observances with Passion Sunday palm blessings at St. Anne Church across masses 6 30 p m and 8 10 15 a m on Sunday. The Passion of the Lord from St Matthew is read at all Masses. Holy Thursday Mass of the Last Supper at 7 p m recalls the Eucharist. Good Friday services begin at 2 p m ending about 3 p m with fast abstinence and devotion. Stations of the Cross follow at 7 30 p m with commentary.
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St. Anne Church
Jerusalem
Jesus Christ
St. Anne
Christ
Easter Vigil Services Begin With Paschal Candle Renewal
Saturday services start at 8 pm as the church remains darkened after Friday. The rite continues with the blessings of the Easter fire and Paschal Candle, the renewal of Baptismal vows, and ends with the mass anticipating the Resurrection of Jesus. Continued on Page 7.
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Joseph of
Arimathea
Jesus
Chasing Firetrucks Warns Officials in Public Safety Notice
Chief Lawrence Cline begins publishing safety vehicle rules under Section 4511.72 of the Ohio Revised Code. Prohibits following an emergency vehicle within five hundred feet and prohibits parking within the fire scene block. Penalties include fines up to fifty dollars, with higher fines or jail time for repeat offenses. Community calendar lists multiple meetings for March 19 through 25.
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Bittman
Lawrence Cline
Rittman Legion Post Celebrates 56th Birthday Event
The Rittman American Legion Howard A. Bair Post held a Saturday birthday party for the 56th year of the Legion. Members and guests enjoyed a buffet and singing. Willard Haventstein, former school superintendent, spoke of teaching days, while Commander Bob Wenger highlighted the post’s past year and urged lawmakers to oppose draft-averse legislation.
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Rittman
Ashton Hall
Robert Wenger
Williard Hauenstein
Lawrence Moedt
American Legion
The
Rittman American Legion
Howard A. Bair Post
Forymer
Willard Haventstein
Bob Wenger
Rittman Post
Legion
Boosters Host Sports Banquet
The Rittman All-Sports Booster Club will hold the Winter Sports Banquet on Tuesday March 25 in the high school multi purpose room with a covered dish dinner buffet style. Gary Fowler wrestling coach at the College of Wooster and former YMCA and European champion will be guest speaker. Dinner starts 6 30 p.m. Awards 7 45 p.m. Attendees can join the awards program if unable to attend the dinner.
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Milton Township
Tops Club
Buckeye Garden Club
Rittman Fire Auxiliary
Delta Club
Rittman
Booster Club
Gary
Rittman Citizens Group Hopes to Save Energy
The Energy Conservation Committee of the Rittman Chamber of Commerce invites comments from citizens at its first meeting on March 13. Residents may submit questions about energy use and costs, ideas, information requests, or complaints to the Chamber or verbally to committee members.
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Energy Conservation Committee
Rittman Chamber of Commerce
Rittman Citizens
Chamber of Commerce
North Fifth Street
George Falk
Ohio Edison
Jean Johnson
Housewife
Three Arts
Carl Hughes Columbia Gas
al Imhoff City Council
Jeff Steiner
Bob Stoll
Morton Salt
Larry Stucky
Rittman Schools
John Zivick
PCA
al Broadhurst
Chippewa Bank
Jack Gessel
Peoples Federal
Rittmanites Receive Social Security Benefits
A Health Education and Welfare bulletin reports 1,068 beneficiaries in Rittman. Monthly payments total 179000 dollars, equating to 2148000 dollars annually.
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Rittmanites
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Rittman
Will Seek New Basketball Coach
Superintendent Larry Stucky notes supplemental funds will update textbooks and library books and fund instrument repairs. The board accepted the resignation of head basketball coach Wes Peterman, to become PE and driver training teacher, with applications for the post being weighed. A playground needs study committee was formed with diverse education representatives to report by June 1 1975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Stucky
Chris Hall
Wes Peterman
Rittman
Peterman
Stucky
Charles Lyon
West Hill
Wayne Griffith
City Parks and Recreation
Debbie Thompson
Sam Tomlinson
Judy Fagert
Jean Pait
Derailment Causes Propane Gas Seare
Rittman volunteers responded to a B and O freight derailment west of Main Street. Twenty cars derailed, two overturned spilling iron ore onto Orlin W Shanafelt property and a 500 gallon propane tank, damaged shut-off allowing leakage. Explosives risk guarded. tracks to remain closed during cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Main Street
Orlin W Shanafelt
Front Street
Shanafelt
Servages Company of
Lodi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sue Perry
Howard W. Beery
Pac-Mor Club
Ruth Eckhart
Bob Mick
Rosetta Pickens
Cindy Howell
Rittman Choir
Rittman Band
Board
Grandmothers Club
Citzens
St. Anne Altar Society
LET
Wayne Savings and Loan
Rotary Club
United Methodist Church
Legionaires
Boosters
Rittman Citizens Group
Hope
Don Houglan
Lew Burnett
Burnett
Bulletin
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