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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1968
Page
1
An editorial urges support for renewing the 19.20 mill school levy in Rittman with a 3.80 mill increase. It warns a failed renewal could shut much of the district, clarifies the raise funds current operations and inflation since the last levy, and separates it from a recent bond issue.
A random poll shows the 23 mill operating levy for Rittman schools likely to pass on Tuesday though many voters appear unregistered. The piece also outlines an independent slate challenging party choices for the Republican national convention delegates in Ohio 17th district with Ashbrook opposing Rockefeller and Governor Rhodes uncommitted. Three statewide issues on the ballot include updating the Ohio constitution on the Supreme Court financing and vacancy rules.
In the Wayne County primary the opposition party fails to field a candidate. Republican William G. Sharp Jr. runs unopposed for the new common pleas term while Democratic Judge Adrian Miller faces William H. Wertz for the court seat. Sheriff Glen A. Rike seeks re election against Ralph Clark with no Democratic opposition. Coroner candidates James T. Questel Oliver C. Eshenaur and Edward A. Gatz vie for the nomination. Four Republicans seek county commissioner. two Democrats. The editors endorse Miller? Sharp? Rike and the incumbent Republican commissioners.
First Street School announces its fifth six weeks honor roll led by Principal Robert Miller. Twelve students achieved all A grades, with James Trogdon Cindy Beyer Beverly Damron Peggy Heffleman Jeff Cline among those earning first honor rolls with all A's.
Paul R. Carson 28 will take over duties Sunday at First Church of Christ 50 North Main and preach his first sermon as minister He is a Wayne County native and will graduate this month with a master of arts degree in religion from Cincinnati Bible Seminary He also holds a bachelor of science in agriculture from Ohio State University and has worked as a teacher and farm manager He is married with two children Stephen 7 and Lana 5 The family plans to move to Rittman after graduation May 21
Karl Bauer aged 90 of Hawthorne achieved a hole in one at Bi- Wi Wo b Sunday using a six iron after deciding to try it on his first round of the year. He mused it might be the first time out this year.
Fourteen Rittman High School students earned the all A honor roll for the fifth six weeks, with four on the progressive list. Seniors Bev erly Shaffer Karen Burkhart Cheryle Stone Connie McComas led the all A and progressive rosters, joined by juniors Marian Green bank Diane Pait Vincent Dou Brava Bruce Holland Orville Ullman and others across grades.
Howard A Hote 78 died Tuesday at Orrville Osteopathic Hospital after surgery. Services are Thursday at 1 30 PM at United Methodist Church with Masonic services at 8 30 PM. Friends may call Wednesday 2 00 to 4 00 PM and 7 00 to 9 00 PM. Burial will be in Rtt man Cemetery.
Fire station 2 will hold an auction Saturday May 25 with donations and consignments needed for pickup. Contact Robert Hoover or Far vey Hockensmith for details.
Rittman High School hosts the All Sports Banquet Thursday May 9 at 6 30 p m in the school. About 119 athletes and parents are expected for the Booster Club sponsored event. James W Frye will be master of ceremonies as Robert Parkinson becomes Booster Club president. Coaches will honor players across football golf wrestling basketball baseball and track.
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