Waxwings Strip School Bushes In North Street School District
Children in Mrs Mollie Holcomb s third grade class at North Street School watched a flock of cedar waxwings strip red berries from schoolyard shrubs. The birds, migrating in flocks, have distinctive crests and yellow-toned flanks. Julie Rosenberg identified the species from a bird book. The waxwings roamed in search of fruit and berry treats before moving on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Holcomb
North ‘Street
Julie Rosenberg
Services Friday For Ralph J. Krabill Bank President And Local Civic Leader
Rittman area mourns Ralph J Krabill longtime bank president cashier 1930 1956 director since 1931 and civic leader dies at 63 from heart attack after bank meeting funeral Friday 2 pm Milton Presbyterian Church burial Rittman Cemetery city and fraternal organizations active in Rotary Mason Eastern Star Scottish Rite Valley Lodge and other groups survived by wife Ruth and several siblings services call details with Masonic rites tonight at Gillman Haines Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Savings Bank
Ralph J. Krabill
Wadsworth Hospital
Milton Presbyterian Church
James Watt
Rittman Cemetery
Krabill
Carl W. Ellenwood Lodge
Rittman
Order of Eastern Star
Chamber of Commerce
Rittman Junior Achievement
Rittman Historical
Salvation Army
Valley Lodge
Akron Commandery
Portage
Ram
Tadmor Temple
Akron
Ruth
Ray
Bowling Green
Odes
West Liberty
Alden
Creston
Lucille Krabill
Ary Zook
Bertha Yoder
Fall
G. H. Clippinger
Harry Brenneman
C. E. Wilson
Wilson Leatherman
O. A. Houglin
Leonard G. Over
Bank to Close After President Krabill's Death
Rittman Savings Bank will close at noon Friday and reopen Saturday due to the death of President Ralph J. Krabill. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Friday at Milton Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph J. Krabill
Rittman Savings Bank
Milton Presbyterian Church
Local Sewing Contest Attracts Over 250
Two hundred and fifty women and girls attended the Vogue Sewing Contest at West Hill School. Fifteen high school girls from Doylestown Smithville and Rittman modeled gowns. Adults from local clubs competed for first prize. Winners will visit Mt Vernon Tuesday as guests of the Sorosis Club at a meeting of the Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogue
West Hill
Doylestown
Smithville
Rittman
Rittman Mothers Club
Olla Podrida
Delta Club
Three Arts Club
Charles McCoy
Frank Hisem
Art Bauman
Marsha Harris
Jane Melenbacker
Barbara Hauenstein
Barbara Lewis
Marvin Bauman
Paul Jennings
Conkey
Wadsworth
Mt. Ver
Sorosis Club
Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs
Donald Ritchie
Federated Clubs of Rittman
Mary Jane House
Joan Miller
Carol Geiser
Jr High Honor Roll Named By Principal Steiner
Ten seventh and eighth graders are named to the first honor roll for the six week period per Principal Myron H Steiner. Seventh graders Web Boyle Carolyn Wiles Susan Brenneman Penny Jo Davis Carolyn McCloud and eighth graders Fred Freed Jane Bennett Marianne Hobell Cathy Imhoff Charlene Lapp are listed. Second honor roll includes Fred Fetzger seventh grade and eighth graders John Brubaker Frances Dysinger Marilyn Emch Linda Firis Karen McComas Larry Rufener Brenda Salisbury Jim Felix David Hanson Jane Hoover Lynn Houseworth Portia Kinch Patty Robinson Janet Sadauskas Gail Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron H. Steiner
Web Boyle
Carolyn Wiles
Susan Brenneman
Penny Jo Davis
Carolyn McCloud
Fred Freed
Jane Bennett
Marianne Hobell
Cathy Imhoff
Charlene Lapp
Fred Fetzger
John Brubaker
Frances Dysinger
Marilyn Emch
Linda Firis
Karen McComas
Larry Rufener
Brenda Salisbury
Jim Felix
David Hanson
Jane Hoover
Lynn Houseworth
Portia Kinch
Patty Robinson
Janet Sadauskas
Gail Taylor
Suit Filed Against Mary Petit Estate
The estate of Mary W. Petit of Doylestown is sued for 27500 by two bicyclists struck by the car. Donald Ady of Navarre seeks 3500 for bruises and Edna Ady of Canton seeks 25000 for injuries to her son Frederick, a bicycle passenger with serious head brain leg and ankle injuries. The suits name Cletus A Petit as administrator of the Mary Petit estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary W. Petit
Doylestown
Cletus A Petit
Mary Petit
Rittman Board Plans Lay Committee on School Needs
The Rittman Board of Education set a special meeting to form a Lay Committee to study school district needs including education, facilities, personnel and finances. Four meetings are planned in two months with numerous named residents and officials listed to participate. The board also approved a teacher pay hike and related salary schedule changes for experienced staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Board of Education
Alvin Steiner
Robert Bodager
Glen Barman
Frank Hisem
Ed Taylor
Ed Bernhardt
John Morford
Robert Meade
Lawrence Wilmot
Sherman Dalbey
David Wright
Dale Rohrer
Emil Firis
Anthony Murman
Lindsey Williams
Clyde Eckhart
Raymond Lance
Harry Ditch
James Watt
James Frye
Kindergarten Registration Meeting Next Thursday
A kindergarten registration meeting for children entering school next year will be held March 29 at 1 pm in the high school auditorium. Mrs. Gerig will explain the immunization program and provide forms. Parents urged to attend or call Miss McComas at 925-1686 if unable to attend. Child must be five years old on or before September 15, 1962.
Cancer Drive Captains Named for 1962 Campaign Start
Co chairs Mrs Herald Mone y and Mrs John Walker announced the captains for the 1962 Cancer Drive and house-to-house canvass to begin April 5. The team will raise a total of 18 000 in Wayne County next month with coordinators including Mrs Joseph Gaborsky Mrs Don Beery Mrs Fred Stone Rev Doyle Miller and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Mooney
John Walker
Wayne County
Joseph Gaborsky
Don Beery
Fred Stone
Doyle Miller
Delone Bowman
Guy Benchoff
Steve Bostos
Frank Schaad
Roy Kimes, Jr
Building Code Is Discussed In Wooster Court Hearing
Wayne County proposes a building code faced opposition from 15 municipalities during an exploratory session that became a town meeting. Critics objected to the inspector's right to enter private homes, citing Chapter III paragraph 3.05 which grants entry to assess safety and condition of residential buildings under construction or at risk.
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Wayne County
Wooster
Critic Praises Minstrel Show Highlighting Cast and PTA Aid
Review lauds this year’s minstrel show for music, costumes, and laughs under Gene Sharick. Audrey Youmans designs top costumes for King and I segment while Sally Taylor's makeup shines. Backstage crews receive credit for sets and makeup as Six black-face acts close the evening. Proceeds benefit Rittman High PTA Scholarship Fund.
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Adeed
Gene Sharick
Sharick
Audrey Youmans
Youmans
King and I
Bowery
Siam
Mrs Youmans
Marsha Harris
Rhetta Gasser
Andy Bernhardt
Dick O’brien
Davis
Zacheus
Rastus
Lewis
Delta
Mose’ Niehaus
Bones Sandrock
Sambo * McGorry
Chuck McCoy
PTA
Rittman High
New Radar Unit May Be Purchased In Rittman
Drivers in Rittman face warnings as police test a compact radar device for cigarette lighter use. City Manager Charles Mann says a $900 unit is easier to operate, needs one man, and takes five minutes to set up versus the old gear requiring three or four men and over half an hour. The unit works day or night and would be used extensively if bought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Charles Mann
Mann
Booster Club Dance at Rittman High School Saturday
The Booster Club hosts a dance at Rittman High School Saturday night starting at 8 pm. WHLO DJ John Mahoney will spin the records. Admission is 1.50 per couple and 1 stag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman High School
WHLO
John Mahoney
Minstrel Show Highlights in Rittman Opening Night
The Minstrel Show opener in Rittman featured design by Betty Still Wagner and a tense moment when a blackout cut the act. Alice Davis and Grace Lake traveled far to attend, while Pat Sexauer led a community sing at the cast party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Butler
Alice Davis
Bill
Grace Lake
Andover
Mass
Pat
Joan Castle
Sexauer
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Betty Cline
Fireman's Auxiliary
Sherlock Holmes
Secret Service
Dallas Slabaugh
Allison Road
Fieir
Barberton Citizens Hospital
Buckeye Garden Club
Frank Bostancle
Dora Ladrach
David Yabroff
Bruce Breece
Jeffrey Blough
Harold Kollert
Lester Boreman
Ella Mae Shaw
Helen Rupp
Bill Swartz
Margaret Goodhart
Kathern Butler
Nina Hammond
Martha Paulos
Chris Dolan
Joe Troje
Bob*Gillman
James Denlow
Frank Burns
Fred Perry
Don Hess
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Betty Newton
Rittman Education Association
Blue Onion
Marshall King
New Martinsville
W. Va
Pete
Evelyn Hessidence
Ft. Myers, Fla
Phil Gould
Paul Ayers
Arizona
BS vareHoe
Recreation Advisory Council
Ralph J. Krabill Bank
West Sunset
Rittman Planning Commission
Fred Klohn
William Mays
Columbus
Hauenstein
Burkholder
Akron University
Marion Warren
RHS
Pat Race
Bette Lance
Sally Taylor
Betty Stillwagner
Williams
Bill Williams
Pat Mills
Mary
Andy
Helen Keister
Ida
Tiddlewink
Chuck
Mistah Intalokatur
McCoy
Will How
Delphine Hisem
Delphine
Dixie
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