Three Die in Crash Involving Truck in Coshocton Area
Police report three people killed in a crash as the truck driver Wilmer Donley of Coshocton remains unable to describe the circumstances due to injuries. The trailer laid in a gully 30 yards from the scene after tearing a guard rail and overturning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Donley
Coshocton
Easton
Orrville Dunlap Hospital
Charlea Riley
Elaine Sanders
Mary Weat
Chillicothe
Donna Riley
Charter Approved In Record Light Vote In Rittman
Voters in Rittman approve drafting a charter form of government by a record low 198 to 28. Fifteen commissioners chosen include Ethel Hauenstein and Robert Heames with top support. others fail to win. The panel will draft legislation within a year, then residents vote in May 1960 on adoption. Precinct results show West Hill and Diversion Hall lowest turnout. Ohio Fuel Gas precinct tops with 72 votes. Councilman Kinch notes the commission chair is not automatically the top vote getter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Charter Commission
Ethel Hauenstein
John Winkler
Lewis Burnett
Ed Taylor
Arthur Bauman
Nick George
Ken Osborne
F. O Kandhl
Howard Longworth
James Frye
Harold Davis
Dorothy Fretwell
Ada Davis
Bette Haller
Robert Heames
Milton Hughes
Joe Powers
Esther Ditch
Russell Frey
Melvin Goffiner
Robert Elliot
Myron Maple
Frank Burns
West Hill School
Banders Electric
West Hill
Diversion Hall
Ohio Fuel_Gas
Avery Kinch
Council
Hauenstein
Homer Pyle
Aise
North St
Junior Achievement Rittman Banquet Promises Awards and Guest Speaker
Junior Achievement of Rittman will host its third annual Future Unlimited Banquet at the American Legion Hall at 6 30 p m on Wednesday May 13. Russ Frey chairs the event and teen JA members will dine with local business leaders. Karl F Bruch Jr treasurer of Hill Acme Co Cleveland will speak and is a trustee at Fenn College and Fairmont Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Achievement of Rittman, Inc
Future Unlimited
American Legion Hall
Russell Frey
Ritman Press
Junior Achievement of
Rittman, Ne
Riittman
Two JA Companies
Karl F Bruch
Hill Acme Company
Cleveland
Bruch
Fenn College
Fairmont Presbyterian Church
Honor Roll Announcer Ed Rittman Schools Fifth Six Weeks
Principal Myron H Steiner released junior high honor rolls for the fifth six weeks. First honor roll lists seven eighth graders and many seventh graders including Mary Bardacs Janie Pyle Marlene Tro gdon Nanette Tucker Bob Reffert Barbara Banders Julie Hanson Carole McCammon Marilyn Starcher Sharon Steiner Joyce Crabtree Ann Robinson Linda Zollinger Shirley Felix Dan Laureer Barbara Lewis Martha Harris Barbara Hauenstein Jane Melenbacker Ronny Kuntz Sharon Bigler Bruce Leatherman Pam Scheffner. Second honor roll includes Julia Harris Larry Horner Gordon Wright Connie Tusku Robert McComas Harmie V House Virgil Pittman Ricky Holt and Doris Long. Nancy Griffith Doris Carnahan Kay Carpy and Laura Blough are eighth grade students on the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron H Steiner
Rittman
Mary Bardacs
Janie Pyle
Marlene Trogdon
Nanette Tucker
Bob Reffert
Barbara Banders
Julie Hanson
Carole McCammon
Marilyn Starcher
Sharon Steiner
Joyce—Crabtree
Ann Robinson
Linda Zollinger
Shirley Felix
Dan Laureer
Barbara Lewis
Martha Harris
Barbara Hauenstein
Jane Melenbacker
Ronny Kuntz
Sharon Bigler
Bruce Leatherman
Pam Scheffner
Julia Harris
Larry Horner
Gordon Wright
Connie Tusku
Robert McComas
Harmie V House
Virgil Pittman
Ricky Holt
Doris Long
Nancy Griffith
Doris Carnahan
Kay Carpy
Laura Blough
May Day Festivities Set For Friday Evening
Annual May Day events honor Gloria Wright as queen with a 7 30 PM start in the gym. Rogers and Hammerstein program by the high school band and chorus, directed by Marion Warren and Eugene Sharick, opens to the public. Lauretta Berry crowns the new queen. court includes freshmen through seniors with flower girls and a crowner.
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Gloria Wright
Rogers and Hammerstein
Marion Warren
Eugene Sharick
Miss Wright
New York
Rittman
Future Teachers Association
St. Ann's Catholic Church
Lauretta Berry
Sandra Lower
William Swartz
Janice Hessidence
Bruce Brodbeck
Cyn
Bali High
Oklahoma
RHS
Covenia Thompson
Kansas City
Pure Judd
Free Safety Check Offer Ends May 15 At Local Garages
Ace-Hi Service Station and Pittman’s Shell Service join Rich Motors Strickland’s Freed Ford B&W Wenger Pontiac offering a free safety checkup through May 15. Afterward, police will conduct spot checks and drivers with defective equipment face fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ace-Hi
Pittman's
Shell Service
Rich Motors
Strickland's
Freed Ford
B&w
Wenger Pontiac
School Board Considers Levy To Fund School Expansion
The board reviewed projected enrollments for coming years and discussed adding six to eight classrooms at West Hill School to handle growth. A May 1960 primary levy to fund the expansion is likely, with no final action yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Hill
W. H. Haucenstein
Hauenstein
Eleven Sites Surveyed for Water Control Dam
The Chippewa Watershed Conservation Association reports eleven surveyed sites for potential water control dams. Seven sites suit flood control only, two for recreation only, and two for all purposes. flow studies will finalize site names this summer. Kent Alverson urged proper land treatment, and local officials emphasized watershed value as industry and housing expand.
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The
Chippewa Watershed Conservation Association
Rittman
West Ill School
Lewis K Burnett
Association
Kent Alverson
Soil Conservation Service
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Alverson
Orran Hofstetted
Wayne County Soil Conservation District
America
Cup Area
Balloon Sale Raises 87.81 for March of Dimes
Local mothers chairmen Jeanette Winkler and Betty Klotzl report early results from the Mothers March of Dimes balloon sale. West Hill School pupils from third to fifth grade sold balloons, raising 87.81 with a full canvass report due next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Winkler
Betty Klotzl
West Hill
Local Man Charged in Farm Thefts
Jack Lance Rice, 20, of Rittman faces grand larceny charges in Wooster Municipal Court for allegedly stealing $200 worth of farm implements from Russell Hoff’s Smithville farm on April 21. He is jailed in Wayne County.
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Jack Lance Rice
Rittman
Wooster
Russell Hoff
Smithville
Rice
Wayne County
Booster Sale by Rittman Boosters Saturday Fundraiser
Rittman Boosters wrap up the school year fundraising with a white elephant sale Saturday at Diversion Hall starting 6 pm. Football players will canvass homes for donations. call 331 or 1221 to contribute. Merchants donate many new items. all proceeds support school activities.
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Rittman Boosters
Diversion Hall
Roosters
Booster
Bill Williams
Bloodmobile Ends Drive With High Donation Rates
The Bloodmobile collected multiple pints of blood on a Wednesday evening, surpassing the 125 pint goal set by the Jocel committee. A long list of donors and workers from Sterling and surrounding groups supported the event, including volunteers, canteen staff, and medical personnel.
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Jocel
Begin Community Calendar Drive Details and Dates
A local community drive announces a calendar fundraiser on Metebor Mare Ut. Residents are asked to submit birthdates for a historic memory project tied to Carman units and a September event. The notice requests support, doorbell visits, and collecting names and ages for entries.
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Ordenelar
Lanals
Swimming Pool Tickets On Sale At Diversion Hall
Recreation Director Homer Pyle announces season pool tickets on sale at Diversion Hall. Memorial Day opening date listed. family tickets cost 20 dollars, couple tickets 10, adult 8, and student 6.
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Homer Pyle
JayCees To Help Derby Entries
JayCees assist with derby entry preparations as members gather on a Wednesday meeting. Plans include event coordination, entry deadlines, and support for contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JayCees
Derby
Vox Derdas
Brons Vickey
Feature Of The Week Horses Are Not Smart
A discussion of thoroughbred horses contrasts modern racing stock with ancient and Arabian breeds, noting speed and training demands. It covers breeding, weight carrying, and retirement, and mentions historical figures such as Incitatus, Caligula, and the era around AD 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim
Inc
Caligula
Also Mentioned on This Page
Karl Bruch, Jr
Thia Calabria
Robert Gillman
Barbara Larch
Richard Smith
Patricia Stepfield
Christine Copley
Robert Wright
Wes Peterman
Walter Burger
Red
Cross Roadmobile
Bloodmobile
Ted Cross
Mere
Butler
Gato Pert
Mt Douthey Pledge
TTR
Conterbrine Armes Fe Cotny Ingo
Pwo Gallon Club
Paral
Meuboe
Glen L. Butler
Donald Glassner
Lawrence Werte
Clarrence Kunkler
Kenneth Osborne
Warren Bodager
First Brethren
Arthur Bodager
Itulph Gwaltney
Stephen Rolph
John Walker
Russail Lewis
William Maus
Willard Hilty
Robert Wierser
Tramsportation
Harold Rich
Ingeh Stricklaad
Basil Hhirdprove
Edward Lavery
Luther Kimsey
Chet Hak
Forrest Kindig
Hipstesses
Harold Brown
Lawrence Wertz
William Holt
Margaret Grant
Seators
Stewart
Neiswander
Foster
Burelli Niutses
Ethel Schnetter
Bklvelyn Hoenteke
Nina Wink Jo
Willie Rumsier
Cathy Hitchen
Florence
Newls
Torrie Ritter
Creckhy Tate Ati Stabhens
Clovely
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