Community notices mix opera plans and local events
Local readers learn of Gwen Kunkler and SBM Clayton Kunkler in a Bob Voner University Opera Association chorus to perform Belini’s Norma at the university auditorium on March 32 and 25. Farmers Club adds a cod fish dinner at Maibach’s cabin Saturday night, firemen’s auxiliary meets, and Delta Club film programs.
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Kunkler
SBM
Clayton
Bob Voner University Opera: Association
Belini
Farmers’ Sportamen
Maibach
Linda Hile Chosen as Girls' State Delegate
Linda Hile, a junior and daughter of Mr and Mrs James Hile of 34 North Main Street, was named Lions' Club delegate to Girls' State with Diana Steiner as alternate. Hile is active in school and church, member of band and chorus, FHA and Pep Club, vice president of the Speech Club, and CYH president. Steiner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Vernon Steiner, is secretary and treasurer of the Spanish Club, Librarian's Club president, and student life editor, a majorette in the music ensemble, and church member. Sue Rohrer was named American Legion Auxiliary delegate to Girls' State last week.
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Linda Hile
Lions’ Club
Diana Steiner
Linda
James Hile
North Main Street
Church of Christ
Cyh
Diana
Vernon Steiner
North Hickin
FTA
FHA
EUB
Sue Rohrer
American Legion Auxiliary
Athletics Will Continue At Rittman High School Game
The Rittman School Board decided to continue athletics at Rittman High School after reviewing unsportsmanlike fan conduct at Northwest Rittman. They praised the team and coach Ashton Hall for good behavior this season and at the Canton tournament, warning fans to improve or face consequences. No letters from Canton tournament director Ralph Masonbrink or Ohio High School Commissioner of Athletics were received, per officials. The board will reconsider the Manske report on clerical duties and salaries at the regular meeting on April 12.
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Rittman High School
Theeam
Ashton Hall
Canton
Rittman
Ralph Masonbrink
W J McConnell
Ohio High School
Manske
Easter Season Services Begin On Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday marks the start of Easter season with annual Rittman High School music department vespers under Virs Marion Warren. Union services are sponsored by the Rittman Ministerial Association with Good Friday at First Baptist Church 1 30 to 3 p m and Easter sunrise at Milton Presbyterian Church 6 30 am led by Rev James Taylor. Palm Sunday program features mixed chorus and soloist Marsha Harris at 3 pm in the High School Auditorium with songs including Holy Lord God and The Palms.
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Rittman High School
Virs
Marion Warren
Rittman Ministerial Association
First Baptist Church
Brother Robert
Hanze
F. D. Donaldson
Charles W. Turner
Milton Presbyterian Church
James Taylor
Church of God
Barberton
Ohio
Wade
Marsha Harris
Rittman Chamber to push plan on parking meters vote
The Rittman Chamber of Commerce will present a proposal Monday night aimed at keeping meters out of town. President James Frye and Vice-President David Wright will outline five parking developments since the mayor’s call for a vote. Merchants pledge funds for off street sites and enforcement and will keep cars off streets. Efforts include securing the RV Fredrick lot for a future off street lot and negotiating for an old post office site. Engineering Associates say meters needed only near the square. other proposals are under study. A postcard survey shows 677 oppose meters and 84 favor.
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Rittman
Chamber of Commerce
James Frye
Chamber
David Wright
Chamber Merchants Division
O Houglan
Frank T Bow
General Services Administration
Washington DC
Engineering Associates
Williams Restaurant
Council
Thirteen Boys May Enter Soap Box Derby
Derby committee chairman Chuck Lutes reports strong local interest as Rittman and Sterling youths prepare to enter the Soap Box Derby. List of interested entrants includes Butch Bowman Kermit Mills Glen Moyer John Dawson Dave Csuhta Don Jordan John Gavinesky Mickey Pereira Bill Norris Charles Lance Hershal Risley Gary Lance Derrell Risley and George Rastorfer Don Goffinet helps plan clinics and seeks sponsors for cars.
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Derby Committee
Chuck Lutes
Rittman JayCees
Rittman
Sterling Boys
Butch Bowman
Kermit Mills
Glen Moyer
John Dawson
Dave Csuhta
Don Jordan
John Gavinesky
Mickey Pereira
Bill Norris
Sterling
Charles Lance
Hershal Risley
Gary Lance
Derrell Risley
Lutes
George Rastorfer
Don Goffinet
JayCees
Father of Local Man, Is Buried
Funeral services were held Tuesday for Arthur Richard Green bank 77 of RD 1 Sterling who died Saturday evening at Barberton Citizens Hospital He was a native of Lewisville Ohio in Monroe County and engaged in farming He had resided in the Rittman Sterling area 15 years on Route 604 south of Rittman He was a member of the Rittman Apostolic Christian Church His wife Rachel preceded him in death in 1957 One daughter Blanche died in 1918 He leaves three sons Chester Rittman Gordon of Barberton Clyde of Orrville two daughters Mrs Mildred Board of Barberton and Mrs Phyllis Geiser of Sterling and 19 grandchildren Rev Noah Bauman officiated at services with burial in the church cemetery.
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Arthur Richard Greenbank
Sterling
Barberton Citizens’ Hospital
Lewisville
Ohio
Monroe County
Rittman-Sterling
Rittman
Rittman Apostolic Christian Church
Rachel
Blanche
Chester Rittman
Gordon
Barberton
Clyde
Orrville
Mildred Board
Phyllis Geiser
Noah Bauman
Council To Discuss Plant Advertising
City Manager Charles Mann says council will discuss advertising for construction bids on the new sewage treatment plant addition at Monday's meeting. Finance and utilities committees met to study Stillson and Associates plans. engineers estimate the project at 273000 dollars, though bids may come in lower.
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Charles Mann
Stillson and Associates
Rittman Band Seeks State shot at district contest
Rittman High School Band under Eugene Sharick performs this Saturday at Akron University in the District Band Contest. The program includes Two Etudes Thendara Overture and Loyalty March. Bands rated 1 superior advance to the state contest in Columbus.
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Rittman High School
Eugene Sharick
Akron University
Thendara
Columbus
Annual PTA Minstrel Show Editor Reviews
The PTA Minstrel Show at St Gene is a lively annual program now mostly a musical revue. Editor Sharick led the production with long hours evident in the polished acts and strong choruses. The Sound of Music aria and Do Re Mi impressed, though end men were reduced this year, leaving the crowd satisfied with a full house nightly.
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PTA
Gene Sharick
Sharick
Robert E Lee
Johnny
Waetta Gasser
Marsha Harris
Mrs Gasser
Trapp
Chuck McCoy
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