Orrville Youth Pleads Guilty in Crash at Third and Ohio
Orrville youth David Walker, 18, pleaded guilty in mayor’s court to reckless driving after a Wednesday crash at Third Street and Ohio Avenue. His 1952 Ford struck a 1952 Pontiac driven by Allen Arnold, causing heavy damage. no injuries were reported. He was fined 40 dollars plus costs, with 30 dollars suspended, and 3 dollars plus costs for failure to stop. The road was noted as slippery that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Walker
Orrville
Ben Sauer
Ohio_Ave
Allen—Arnold
Hickin—Ave
Walker
John—Baldwin
Two New Members Join Moose Club Session at Moose Home
The Moose club held a regular meeting at the Moose home on S Main St with new members Mrs Everett Workman and Mrs Helen Kinder. Mrs Catherine Snyder received a mystery package and committees were named to audit books, plan a chicken dinner for April 24, and discuss a rummage sale for May 8. A special Sunday sing at First Baptist Church in Rittman featuring Southern Harmony Quartet from Bowling Green Ky and Guiding Light Quartet was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Workman
Helen Kinder
Heart of the Moose
Moose Home
S. Main St
Catherine__ Snyder
Jerry Marken
Forrest Kindig
Lloyd Shankland
James Collier
Catherine Snyder
John Skraba
Louis ‘Brown
Nelson Howell
Oone
Albert Schaad
Ray Ashbrook
Shirley Humes
Russell Dull
Snyder
Don Brodbeck
Baptist Church
Southern Harmony Quartet
Bowling Green
First Baptist Church
Rittman
Services Held For Eugene Helms
Services were held at the Church of Christ Sunday for Cpl. Eugene Helms who died in a Korean prison camp. Frederick's Funeral Home supervised the services under the officiation of Evangelist Arley Barnhouse Alliance Ohio. The American Legion presented a military honor guard.
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Church of Christ
Cpl
Eugene Helms
Frederick
Arley Barnhouse
Alliance Ohic
Wg Ee
The
American Legion
Manning to conduct Rittman High School spring concert
Manning will lead the Rittman High School concert band in a spring concert Friday April 2 at 8 p m in the school auditorium. Guest conductor Manring will feature Virginia Wenger as soloist on baritone horn with pieces Carnival of Venice The Cricket and the Bullfrog duet Joanne Blatter Janet Gwaltney and Dick Gillman will narrate The Three Bears. Manring, a Ball State and Western Reserve alumnus, has directed bands and judged contests across several states. Condt on Page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aew Public
Rittman, High
Lester
C. ‘Eckatt
Virginia Wenger
Joanne Blatter
Janet Gwaltney
The
Three Bears
Dick Gillman
Manring
Indiana
Ball State University
Muncie
Western Reserve University
Cleveland
Manning
Ohio
Michigan
West Virginia
Ohio Music Education
Condt
D of A Holds Excellent Rating for Akron Leader
Mrs Flossie Wilson of Akron received an excellent rating after an inspection at Rohrer Hall. State and National officers attended, two new members were initiated, gifts were given to visiting officers, and a silver shower celebrated the occasion with a St Patrick’s motif. A books audit was planned for April 6 at Mrs Yoder’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Wilson
Akron
Florence Harding
Mark Spencer
Twila Burkhart
Louis Whitman
Harley-Boling
Harley Boling
E._J. Woyat
Charley Boling
Ray Prosser
Frank Yoder
John Simonton Sr
Dottie Wertz
Yoder
Hillcrest Dr
St. Patrick’s
Mville WSWS Elects Officers
Marshallville WSWS conducted its regular monthly church meeting at the church with inter racial speakers from nearby congregations. Mrs Freeman spoke on personal touch while Rev Howell gave benediction and luncheon followed with Easter flower centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSWS
Marshallville
Mary Frelyn Clinton
Ruth Ann Notts
RE. Engler
Ernest Howell
Howell
Free
Mai
Russell Clinton
Leland Frase
Leroy Galehouse
Freeman
PTA Sale This Saturday at Diversion Hall
The P T A White Elephant rummage sale offers men s suits jewelry coats hats children's attire shoes curtains blinds and a pilgrim hat among items. Sale begins at 9 am with bake sale proceeds aiding reading circle books for local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asi Saleaid
Local birth notices list families and newborns
Mr and Mrs Wilhiver Fankhau ser of Creston welcome a girl on March 23. Mr and Mrs Milton Hughes of Rittman report a girl on March 23. Mr and Mrs Joseph Meade of Doviestown announce a girl on March 26. Mr and Mrs Richard Bush of Doyiestown welcome a boy on March 27. Mr and Mrs Howard Blosser of Doyiestown announce a boy on March 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhiver Fankhauser
Creston
Anil
Milton Hughes
Rittman
Joseph Meade
Doviestown
Richard Bush
Doyiestown
Hill
Howard Blosser
Bloodmobile visit prompts Rittman donor drive update
Local donors awaited the Red Cross Bloodmobile with 12 noon to 6 pm slots. Mrs Bodager reported strong cooperation despite a prior delay caused by miscommunication with Red Cross officials over scheduling. Lenel Lendy, a high donor from Rittman, has given 14 pints and offered more if needed. Bodager is the second highest donor.
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Red Cross
Rittman
Bodager
Leland
Lendy
Hugh
L’ Strickland Inc
Bendy-is
Death of Zelda Hoover in Wadsworth Hospital
Zelda Mae Hoover died of heart disease at Wadsworth Hospital Monday night at 9 30. She was 92, born in Sterling and lived much of her life in Rittman. Survived by husband Bloyd Hoover and daughters Marlys Smith Jean Liple Rita Siudseven Marjorie Collier and Rita Lance. services Thursday at 2 pm in the First Brethren Church with Rev Charles Ashman and burial at Rittman Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Wadsworth Hospital
Sterlingeaind
Rittmar
Mondas
Vung
Marlys Smith
Rittman
Jean Liple
Bhotstoi Onto
Phfhis— Hostetter
Columbus
Marjorie
Collier
Ilse
Rita Siidseven
Seetes
Anyabances
Creston Orin
Willis
Vernon Lance
Rita
Lance
Finles
The
Welcome Wagon Hostess Leads Newcomer Welcome Effort
Mrs Lewis K Burnett of 91 N Fifth St will head the Welcome Wagon in Rittman to greet newcomers. The organization, with 4000+ hostesses and 35 000 sponsors, makes about a million calls annually across 1250 cities and offers church and civic information, gifts, and hospitality to new residents and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis K. Burnett
Thomas W Briggs
Memphis, Tenn
Welcome Wagon
American Red Cross
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
American Heart Association
American—Heritage—Foundation
United States Treasury Department
Burnett
Iis Citzens
Youth Soap Box Derby Registration at Strickland's Chevrolet
Registrations are being taken at Hugh s Strickland's Chevrolet Co Inc for youths aged 9 to 12 to enter this year s soap box derby. No registration fee but a $12 standard wheel is required and a racer may spend up to ten dollars more with full self construction. Akron Beacon Journal sponsor Jack McGuire presented derby footage to Rittman students and thirty expressed interest in joining. Local merchants may sponsor a boy by funding wheels and parts, with the sponsor s name printed on the racer. The Rittman Press offers aid to youths unable to fundraise, naming Tom Stromauk of Medina Street as example and inviting sponsors to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh’ S Strickland's Chevrolet Co, Inc
Strickhind
Jack McGuire
Akron Beacon Journal
Rittman School
Ayennes
Akron
Rittman Press
Willow Brook
Dwight B. Davidson
Milton Presbyterian’Church
Tedo Teébe
Rittman TP O
Rey—Charles Ashman
Thorens
Rittniin Wiel
Rittman
Church of Christ
Tiny Toy Terrier Tippy Weighs 1 Pound 9 Ounces
The small toy terrier named Tippy weighs 1 lb 9 oz and is six months old. Described as the most intelligent dog the Johnsons have loaned to town, the pet was a Christmas present from Mrs. Johnson’s husband.
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Tippy
Panel Discussion on Presbyterian Work Among Spanish Americans
Miss Virginia Weager and Carolyn Wald led a church panel on Presbyterian work among Spanish and American peoples. Westminster Guild met Tuesday in the church social rooms and planned a joint meeting with three other missionary groups for Tuesday April 27. Betty Simcharpe led devotionals. Janet Gwaltney helped with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Weager
Carolyn Wald
Presbyterian Church
Westminster Guild
Betty
Sim Charpe
Janet Gwaltney
Peopey
Rittman Clergymen Support Public Welfare Organization
Rittman clergymen urged forming a local welfare committee to aid needy families, criticizing landlords and urging city officials, church groups, and residents to cooperate. They cited housing, sanitation, and moral concerns and backed coordinated church and civic action to improve living conditions.
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Third
Kinder
Ucted
Ernest Manring
Virginia”Wenger
Joan Blatter
Portage Councils
Hope Council
Kenmore
Sunbeam Council
Coventry
Norton
Crusade Womel
Orrvilles
Columbia Council
Barberton
Clara Boling
Pearl Secrest
Stella Boling
Marie Prosser
Lodi Hospital
Rittman Elementary School
Donald
Roy Kings
Mville Wsws
P.T.A
Zelda Mae Hoover
Strickland’s Chevrolet
Johnson
Goodyear
Comene Patel
Rey Virgil—Snyder
Wesleyan Vitis
Herittian
Aschwell
Thaye Cap
J. OW. Plamier
Rattman
Oebet Lens
Thamselvess
West Vorpinie Baieadie
John Farrell
St. Ann's Catholic Church
Caesastanen
Chefanate
Albert
Henry
Church of
Gol
Ake Puthman Ae Bether
Minsters Watch
Rey Jek
Wheeling
First-Baptist Church
A.k-Ebert
A . L. Ebert
Ebert Electric
G. & Dealer
Wm. Roach
General Electric Company
Ebert
Hotel Statler
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