Brookfield Council Approves Cleanup Plans and Petitions For Curbs
Brookfield council authorized cleanup of a land parcel formerly occupied by housing units owned by Walter Keating. The street department will plug back sewer lines. Keating argued for a prompt return of the property in decent condition after lease expiry. Council discussed curb and gutter petitions. final action left to residents via petitions, with engineers estimating $2 per foot to install. Spare tree preservation noted as residents consider street paving alongside curb work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Keating
Mewesouee Wepeweensawauase
Clarence Kunkler
Verne Steiner
Art Bauman
Ohio Ave
Liberty
Clover
S. State
Ohio
G. State
N. Seneca
College
Wade Rohrer
Walter Scott
Hickin
State asks Ohio Central Telephone to make service changes
The Ohio Public Utilities Commission received a report from engineer D M Cadwell detailing recommendations to the Ohio Central Telephone Company. He urged better notice of number changes, additional trunk lines from Rittman to Sterling and Wadsworth, expanded local subscriber lines, completion of quad cable and dial carrier upgrades, and public progress updates to avoid further investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phone Co
Ohio Central Telephone Company
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
D.-M Cadwell
Rittman-and-Sterling
Ohio Central Telephone Co
Rittman Exchange
Sterling and
Wadsworth
Rittman
Rittman-Wooster
Ohio Public Utilities Commission Sets Minimum Phone Service Standards
Ohio PUC issues a brief outline of minimum phone service standards to judge local and long distance service. Standards include limits on phones per line, 24 hour service, prompt operator response, 90 percent dial tone within 10 seconds, 95 percent restoration within two days, and annual maintenance records. detailed requirements apply to both manual and dial offices and mandate metallic circuits and safety codes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ohio
Public—Utilities
Commission
Ohio Central Telephone Company
Columbus
Stamdarads Iollows
Gazach Company
State Commission
Shail-_fie
Naen
Rittman
Sterling
Marshallville
Lions Sell 300 Brooms in Rittman Drive Sale
The Rittman Lions Club broom sale drew 28 Lions canvassing the village to move 300 brooms. Proceeds support sight saving work. Top sellers were Don K Freed and James M Hile with 41 brooms. Runners up Karl Gillman and Harold Davis with 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Lions Club
Don K. Freed
James M. Hile
Karl Gillman
Harold Davis
Lions
Rittman boys boost Wayne County Soap Box Derby entries
Two more Rittman youths have joined the Wayne County Soap Box Derby, local chairman Hugh L Strickland announced. The total entrants from Rittman reach six with Jack and Tommy Stromack, twins of Mr and Mrs Mike Stromack of Medina Street, returning entrants from last year, alongside Jack Bigler Art Hall Allan Mills and Paul Erb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Wayne County
Hugh L. Strickland
Jack
Tommy Stromack
Mike Stromack
Medina St
Jack Bigler
Art Hall
Allan Mills
Paul Erb
Community Auction Sale Seeks Contributions From Residents
Lions and Booster clubs sponsor the annual Community Auction Sale to raise funds for local projects. Residents urged to donate merchandise and arrange pickup by calling 105X or contacting committee members. Proceeds split between Lions and Booster clubs with services donated by volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions and Booster Clubs
Boosters Club
Robert Steiner
Ray Armbrust
James van Gilder
Kenneth Leatherman
Clayton Kunkler
Henry Trogdon
A. Houg
P. Fisher
Ed Lavery
Lions—Club
Church Plans To Build New School
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church will add 345,000 to its parish school this summer to ease crowded classrooms. Architect Krause and Associates of Akron prepares plans for two classrooms two toilets a rest room and kitchen. Bids open soon with completion hoped for next fall. The addition sits north of the current building as a one-story structure. Funds include 10,000 already pledged and carnival proceeds July 23 to equip the school. A Building Committee led by George I Petit oversees the project with Dominican nuns from Akron teaching the two first and second grade classes currently holding 65 students per room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krause and Associates
Akron
Charles Steiner
Jack White
Dominican ‘Sisterhood of the ‘Elms
Doylestown School Wins County Literary Contest
Doylestown High School defeated Smithville to win the Wayne county literary speech contest by a wide margin. Jim Winnermark earned first place in the short story division. St Anns Jubilee Card Party is set for Friday at Recreation Hall at 8 p m with door prizes, tables, and refreshments for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doylestown
Doylestown High School
Smithville
Wayne County
Jim Winnermark
St. Ann's
Virginia Wenger Wins Private College Scholarship
The daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Wenger of S State St is one of five state finalists earning a college scholarship valued at 2500 to 3000 dollars. She will attend the College of Wooster to study speech and music, aiming for a career as a music and dramatic teacher, while remaining active in school and church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Wenger
Rittman High
Coldeye
Ohio
Virginia
Suhio
Robert Wenger
S. State St
Colege of Wooster
Plan for Rittman Baseball Season
A Rittman group met at the Junior Achievement Center to plan a vigorous summer of baseball. They surveyed school interest, discussed sponsors, funding, field use, and a start timetable. A follow up meeting is set for May 27 to finalize steps and announce plans to begin play in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Junior Achievement Center
Earl Dull 67 CBC Printer 45 Years Dies in Wooster
Earl C. Dull a longtime CBC printer who worked 45 years at Ohio Boxboard died suddenly Thursday at his Wooster home. Funeral services were held Saturday at McIntire Funeral Home with Rev Howard Lauby presiding. He is survived by his wife Betty Elizabeth two sons Russell and Robert a daughter Mrs Fred Curry a brother a sister four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Interment was in Wooster cemetery.
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McIntire
Wooster
Earl C. Dull
East Liberty St
Burbank
Rittman
Ohio Boxboard
Betty Elizabeth
Russell
Robert
Toledo
Fred Curry
Barberton
Merton
Frank Simcox
Homerville
Howard Lauby
Crawford Corners Evangelical and Reformed
Rittman Men Plan Massillon Plant Tour Flight
To Visit Republic Steel plant at Massillon Wednesday the group from Rittman will depart from Rittman Square at 6 p.m by motorcade. The tour lasts two hours and interested participants may call Ralph Krabill Ralph Overholt or Russell W Frey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Steel Group of Rittman
Republic Steel Co
Massillon
Rittman Square
Ralph Krabill
Ralph Overholt
Russell W-Frey
Scout Committee Seeks Leaders and Funds in Rittman
The Rittman Scout advisory group reports 32 of about 50 active local scouts cannot attend due to a lack of adult leaders. The committee plans a two fold drive to recruit volunteers and solicit cash gifts to cover an $800 annual operating budget for leadership, fees, literature, badges, supplies, and National Scouting costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Ralph Gwaltney
Rittman Scout Organization
W. Liberty St
Ohio
Gwaltney
Scout Committee
Rittman Press
Baseball Practice for Junior League Tryouts
Junior League players aged 13 to 17 will hold baseball practice at Recreation Hall on Tuesday May 17 at 6 30 PM.
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Recreation Hall
Volunteers Needed for Saturday Pool Cleanup
Volunteers of all ages are invited to help clean the swimming pool this Saturday in preparation for the upcoming season. Work can be done at any time during the day.
Youth Week Celebrations Highlight Rittman Programs
Rittman residents participate in Youth Week activities emphasizing family and youth. Aimed at lower grades, acts of kindness are praised as plans unfold for a 12 chosen youths to win trips to Niagara Falls and various events including comic book burnings, dances, church services, and a family dinner.
May Day Festival and Queen Crowning Planned in City
The city hosts May Day events Friday night May 13 at 7 pm with the crowning of Miss Steals Walke by Miss Lorraine Copley. The program features Carolyn Swope and Vernon Reeder directing chorus and band, Wayne Bennett in publicity, and a post-event party at First Brethren Church for youths not attending the dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theanine Ritter
Miss Steals Walke
North St
Tellene Thes
Mliss
Carolyn _Swope
Vernon Reeder
Wayne Bennett
Wirds
Hearatoneures
Melodiaimns
Wall Sie
Dream Dear
Malleroy Davis
Christine Riggs
Rochard Paber
William Faber
Rittman PTA Hosts Family Night Dinner and Hobby Show
The Rittman Parent Teacher Association sponsors a family night supper and hobby show Monday May 16 at 6 pm in Recreation Hall as part of Youth Week. Volunteers plan a covered dish dinner with milk, rolls, and butter and invite families to bring displays and children. The hobby show opens at 7 30 with building access from 3 30 for displays. Officers for the coming year will be installed after a brief PTA business meeting chaired by Mrs. Ralph Gwaltney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hauenstein
Jack Williams
Robert Davis
PTA
Robert Mills
James Black
Lester Steele
James Barr
Ken Hilty
George Griffith
Wiliam Steiner
Ralph Gwaltney
Hauenstein
Williams
Robinson
Residents invited to mosquito spraying program
Residents of Rutrhan may have their property sprayed for mosquitoes by a council approved firm. Those interested should contact the city clerk before May 20, with calls accepted weekdays. The cost is about $5 per home and the service will be shared by participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutrhan
Clarence Kunkler
Hile Motor Sales Staff Joins Don K Freed Ford Agency
Dor K Freed Inc will move into the Hile Motor Sales building and operate as Don K Freed Inc. James M. Hile becomes sales manager with 18 years in auto work. The new firm will offer one stop Ford sales and service and keep both staffs. Grand opening date to be announced.
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Hile Motor
Don K. Freed
Rittman Auto
Dor K Freed
Don K Freed Inc
Don Freed
James M. Hile
Hile
Hile Motor Sales
Studebaker
Studebaker and
Packard
Freed
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Council
Brookfield
Hugh Success
Sts. Peter [and Pau
John H. Frey
Pasage
Earl Dull
CBC
Niagara Falls
First Brethren Church
N. Main St
Herald Mougey
Youth Week
Shawn
James Hile
Don K. Freed Hile
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