Friends of the Rittman Public Library Meet
The group met in the city building last Thursday where the steering committee urged council approval of an architect for plans and sketches. A membership drive was set with Robert Davis as chairman and dues of one dollar. A by law committee led by Mary Ethel Cummings was formed. Village solicitor C E Rhone mus explained levies for schools village and recreation to appear on fall ballots. Next meeting planned for May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the Rittman, Public
Han
Robert Davis
George Griffith
Ralph Gwaltney
John_Hodovan Jr
Mary Ethel Cummings
Clare O
Connor
Kathleen Hostetler
Villiage
C.E
Rhonemus
Friends of the Library
PTA
North St
Harold Hoover
Hoover
Frank Watson
Robert West
Kenneth Leatherman
Junior class paper drive at Rittman High Friday
The junior class of Rittman High School will hold a scrap and paper drive on Friday May 4 starting at 12:30 p.m. Juniors will visit homes to collect papers and scrap. To arrange pickup call Linda Reynolds or Mary Alice Grant.
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Rittman High School
Linda Reynolds
Mary Alice Grant
Fire at Greenbrier residence causes minor damage
Firefighters were called just before noon Monday to extinguish a small blaze in the Greenbrier home of C. J. Elkins. The fire started while Elkins used gasoline as a cleaning agent in the basement. Damage was minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbrier
C. J. Elkins
Elkins
Baseball meeting for Little League players and helpers
All boys from 9 to 15 years old interested in playing Little League Baseball are asked to meet at Strickland's field at 6:30 Monday evening. Adults willing to help in the program are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strickland
Rittman May Queen crowned at school event
Karen Bodager, Rittman High School junior, chosen by classmates as Queen of the May for Friday May 11 at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium. A public festival features a musical program by the band and chorus under Vernon Redder and Carolyn Swope. Blood donors are still needed for a May 16 Bloodmobile drive at the American Legion Hall with volunteers listed for calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Bodager
Rittman High School
Vernon Redder
Carolyn Swope
Karen
Arthur Bodager
N. Main St
Future Teacher's Association
Harmonettes
Smuthville Brethren Church
R. A. Ripple
Sheila Walker
Sally Day
Jerry Miracle
Rosemarie Bostancie
Jim Lambert
Mary Alice Grant
Joe Beaver
June Brown
Donald ‘Goffinett
Koleen—Pressler
Cheryl Wagner
Jimmy Conroy
Rittman
American Legion Hall
Harry Ditch
Don Glassner
W. W. Bodager
In Home Saloons Debated Amid Local Happenings
A fragment from Richwood News Leader notes a satirical home alcohol scheme and shifts to local events. Reports cover a frightened deer near an Ohio Box Board loading dock, a jogger who won 64 000 on TV, vandalism at Redbird Foodliner, a child’s tooth fairy joke, rising campaign press releases, and a Rotary party at Rittman High with key volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Box Board
OBC
Ohio primary voters face multiple Democratic delegate choices
The ballot lists 24 at large Democratic delegates pledged first to Frank Lausche and second to James Huffman, plus 24 alternate at large candidates and several district delegates. Vote totals and turnout are the focus as party races unfold with no local issues highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Lausche
James W. Huffman
W. Harper Annat
Earl D. Applegate
Thomas A. Ear Warren E. Carter
Anthony J. Celebrezze
Michael V. DiSalle
Eugene H. Hanhart
John O. Holly
Betty M. Horstman
James
Joseph H. Baldine
Mary Boyle Burns
Leonard R. Cervenik
William L. Coleman
Gaspare A. Corso
John C. Cox
Catherine R. Dobbs
John P. Frazier
Mary Gallagher
Helen Gunsell
Paul Hinkle
Arthur P. Lambros
Norman L. McGhee
David Meekison
John L. Mihelich
Americo W. Minninni
Anna F
J.blaine Wise
Richard M. Hanhart
Raymond O. Morgan
Lausche
Huffman
Ohio
Michael V. di Salle
Oscar L. Frecknew
Frank X. Kryzan
Robert, W. Reider
John E. Sweeney
John Taylor
Edward Tepe
Roy H. Bur Y Tubert
Lynch
Joseph T. Furgerson
John Brown
John W. Donahey
Paul George
Marion A. Ross
Paul F. Ward
Stephen M. Young
Vito—Adamo
John—Bricker
Police News: Local Drivers Charged in Intoxicated and Reckless Driving
Charles Wilson of W. Ohio Avenue was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to three days in jail for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Peter Keller was fined 100 dollars and costs after reckless driving charges.
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Charles Wilson
Ohio Ave
Peter Keller
Edward C Poete dies after three month illness
Edward C Poete age 63 of 63 Sheldon Ave died Friday evening at Wadsworth Municipal Hospital after a three month illness. Funeral Mass at St Ann’s Catholic Church conducted Monday. He worked 38 years for Ohio Boxboard Co in the carton dept. Survived by wife Mary daughter Lucille Reffert of Rittman a niece Joyce Yocheim three grandchildren and four sisters Clara Burger Cecelia Williams Matilda Goffinet Esther Nichter. Interment in Rittman Cemetery. Rosary at Gillman Funeral Home Sunday.
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St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Edward ‘C. Poete
Sheldon Ave
Wadsworth Municipal Hospital
Sterling
Charles
Mary Peete
Milton Township
St. Ann's Catholic Church
Ohio Boxboard Co
Carton
Mary
Norbert
Lucille) Reffert
Rittman
Joyce Yocheim
Clara Burger
Cecelia Williams
Akron
Matilda Goffinet
Esther Nichter
Doylestown
Farrell
Gillman
Rittman Cemetery
Board of Education eyes school expansion and new coach
Rittman Board of Education advances plans for a new elementary school and high school addition after bid openings. Homer-Pyle named football coach for fall term. board reviews classrooms, transportation options, and staff changes while considering a soundproof gym curtain and potential fire siren site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Board of Education
Spahn and Barnes
Homer—Pyle
Fredricksburg
Pyle
Caldwell
Columbiana
Norton Township
Akron University
Kent State
Supt
Hauenstein
Junior Achievement
North St
Joan Stin
Cleveland
Rocky River System
Births reported in Doylestown and surrounding areas
Mr and Mrs Howlard Bowen of Doylestown welcomed a girl on April 27 with a death on April 28. Mr and Mrs James Marshall of Marshallville had a boy on April 28, who died April 29. Mr and Mrs James Pereira of Rittman had a boy on April 28. Mr and Mrs Richard Matheny of Doylestown had a girl on April 28. Mr and Mrs Hubert Witschey of Doylestown had a girl on April 30. A son weighing 7 pounds I ounce was born April 26 to Mr and Mrs Herbert M Himes of River Forest Illinois. Mrs Himes is Nan cy Beery, daughter of Mr and Mrs A G Beery formerly of Rittman now of Sterling Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howlard Bowen
Doylestown
James Marshall
Marshallville
James Pereira
Rittman
Richard Matheny
Hubert Witschey
Br Mate Dalia Rgis AE
Eae Eer
Wieghing
Herbert M. Himes
River Forest
Himes
Nancy Beery
A. G. Beery
Riltman
Sterling
Ohio
Rittman Plans County Soap Box Derby Program
Rittman details a county soap box derby with signups at the Chevrolet dealer, clinic support by trained adults, and sponsors at 30 dollars per racer. The May 15 1956 deadline applies, with local runoffs to crown a village champion after the county race. Readiness depends on more boy interest and community volunteer help, three boys having signed up: Art Hall Jack Bigler and Bruce Wertz.
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Jack Gordon
Wooster
Paul Erb
Chevrolet
Rittman Boys
Rittman
Art Hall
Jack Bigler
Bruce Wertz
Ohio GOP Delegates and Candidates Face Full Slate of Races
The Republican slate includes ten Delegates At Large and ten Alternates At Large all pledged to Bricker and Rose. Many district delegates run unopposed, with candidates for statewide offices including Secretary of State, Attorney General, and Supreme Court positions. Democrats lack several nominees, leaving Republicans with choosing power in Wayne County and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Bender
Ray C. Bliss
Clarence J. Brown
Katherine Kennedy
Brown Courtney Button
Roger, Cloud
Marion W. Knight
Stanley Mechem
Florence G. Morris
Robert_Taft_Jr
John W. Bricker
H. Chapman Rose
John M. Ashbrook
Robert L. Barton
Roger ‘W. Tracy
Harry T. Marshall
J. Pace Roberts
William’ Saxbe Ard
Chalmers
Wylie
United States
Frank ¥. Bow
Congress
Willard D. Campbell
Spreme Court
Supreme Court
Thomas J. Herbert
Henry A. Middleton
Court of Appeals
Chester S. Glitz
Virgil O. Mathias
State Central Committee
Lou Ella H. Baker
Fextle
David McK.ferguson
Ralph E. Fisher
General Assembly
Court of Common Pleas
Roy Halteman
Frank Taggart
James K. Leedy
Harold W. Norton
Ruth Williams
Walter H. Metzler
Ro M. Biddle
Glenn A. Rikens
Wayne
Cain
W. L. McIntosh
Conansittes
Nis
Teachers Workshop and Club Meetings Ahead
A teachers workshop is scheduled for Friday afternoon May 4 at the high school. Students will be dismissed at noon. The Evening Star Auxiliary meets Monday May 7 at 8 p.m. at 22 Hillcrest Dr with Mrs Robert Bodager hosting and Mrs Caleb Blanton presiding. The Milton Presbyterian World Service Group gathers May 8 at Mary Benek’s home with Miss Mary Gibler assisting.
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Evening Star
Robert Bodager
Hillcrest Dr
Caleb Blanton
World Service Group
Milton Presbyterian Church
Mary Benek
At & Ptr
Mary Gibler
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Rosemarie Bostansk
Jim
Lambert
Koleen Pressler
Don Goffinet
Sheila’. Walker
Richwood
W. Va
News Leader
Don Stepfield
Iacomini
Ken Fenton
Redbird Foodliner
Rotary
Rittman High
Bill Maus
F. O. Kanehl
Lions Club
Harold Davis
Davis
Rittman Lions Club
Lion J. C. Fretwell
Rex Steele
Edward C. Poete
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