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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1954

Page

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Senior Class Carnival planned at RHS to fund Washington trip

Carolyn Wald announces RHS senior carnival in the high school auditorium on May 17 from 5 30 to 9 30 pm. The event features a spooky house walk dunk tank and penny pitching with proceeds aiding a senior trip to Washington DC for 42 students leaving May 31 and returning June 5.

RHS Carolyn Wald A. Hake Baltoorr Cakking Lncre Wikl Lyteen Washington, D. C Carolyn Miss Wald Washington

Rittman Residents Answer Bow Questionnaire on McCarthy Policy

A Press questionnaire summary from Rep. Frank Bow outlines pro and anti responses from Rittman and Wayne County Rural residents on McCarthy era issues. It notes 18 362 replies nationwide and 152 completed from Rittman with unclear totals for RFC areas. The item lists questions on Bricker Amendment, voting age, UN admission for Red China, and Social Security expansion for self employed groups.

Frank T. Bow Ohio Bow Congress Mane Rittman Russell Frey Cong Rittman Rfc Rittman Wayne County Wayne Co. Rural China United Nations Wayne

Eviction Notices Issued Amid Willow Brook Housing Actions

Government moves toward court action as eviction notices are issued for the Willow Brook project. Public Housing official Mrs Giauque signals readiness to file a landlord complaint, while 16 new families have moved in and several tenants have vacated since May 1954.

Willow Brookers Aéton Remi Ittman RD Rittman $ v

Clara Gillman Celebrates 80th Birthday in Rittman

Mrs Clara Gillman 80 held a family birthday gathering Sunday at her son Raul Jr house in Sa aon Mhio 7 Wayne County. Attendants included son Paul and family daughter Mrs Clarence Ash enfelter and husband of Bay ilsage son Karl and family of Rittman and cousin Hulda Am stutz Gates Mills. A two tiered cake with 80 between icing columns and roses and doves topped the dessert. The top layer was served Tuesday evening to her brother Delbert Amstutz and wife of Acme. Mrs Gillman born at the old Amstutz homestead south of Rittman on Route 94 has lived in Wayne County all her life and is one of Rittman’s oldest residents. She enjoyed flowers and gardening and raised glads as a hobby until recent years.

Clara Gilman Raul Jr Paul Clarence Ashenfelter Sage Karl Sof Ritt Hulda -Am‘stutz Gates Mills

A L Ebert Wins GE Trip For Sales Merit

A L Ebert of Ebert Co wins a plane trip to Appliance Park Louisville to tour GE’s largest plant for outstanding major appliance sales during March and April. He departs Cleveland Thursday, tours the factory with 20 000 workers, and will also spend Friday at Churchill Downs horse races.

General Electric Co Ebert-of Ebert, tisleatric-Co Louisville Ebert Cleveland G. E Churchill Downs

Kindergarten Opereffacts Friday Evening Program

Friday evening the Kindergarten presents an Operetta titled Fairies Are Evelyn directed by Wagner at 7 30 DST in the school auditorium. Sophomore Melodians perform music between acts under Mrs Davis Miss Schneider and Miss Harris. Ushers include Ann Clark Joanne Peters buty Etroneritts and Degas RoRersy assist.

Evelyn Wagner Robert Davis Eleanor Schneider Marsha Harris Mts. ‘Estate FLTA Ann Clark Joanne Peters Butsy Etroneritts

Three Year Old Hurt In Bicycle Mishap

Barbara Hess three years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Drexel Hess of Burbank was injured riding a tricycle down steps at the Jack Schumacher home on First Street. She was taken to Wadsworth hospital where a forehead cut required twelve stitches and her condition is improving.

Barbara Hess Drexel Hess Burbank Jack Schumacher First St Wadsworth Hospital

Lions Club welcomes two new members in Monday meeting

James Leedy Wayne County prosecuting attorney spoke on jury system and the ten amendments of the constitution at a Lions Club meeting. Charles Rhorer was program chairman. Ed Lavery and James Cleckner were inducted as new members.

James Leedy Wayne County Lions’ Club Leedy Charles Rhorer Ed Lavery James Cleckner

Village Solicit or Supports cost housing theory

Brida hosts May Day festivities at Nor- A school with Panorama USA stage show by the chorus and band. The highlight is the crowning of Queen Janet Winkler and King Ralph Gasser. A Seibert dance follows with a Kent State University orchestra and free refreshments for attendees.

Nor- ‘Nor- A Panorama U Seibert Kent State Universitiv Calong

City Council Sets Park Limits For Local Streets

The council discussed curbside park limits affecting S Martin Murdock Cal and College Streets. Solicitor C E Rhanemus urged swift action. Wilton redevelopment plans include rebuilding two family houses at a cost up to $19 000 per unit.

Council S. Martin, Murdock Cal College Streets

Chipps Win Over Doylestown Secures Wayne County Bid

The Smithies of Smithville beat Doylestown 4-0 at Wooster fair grounds on a cold Wednesday. Ramseyer Wis hurled seven strikeouts in a seven inning win, while Nagy and Galehouse shared pitching duties for Doylestown as Smithville pulled ahead early with two big innings and claimed the regional tournament berth.

Smithies RamseyerWwis Doylestown Nagy Jerry Galehouse Eagh Smithville

Grange Contest Winners Named at Milton Two School

Mrs. Bertha Gasser won top honors in a banana nut bread contest held Tuesday evening in Milton Two School by the Rittman Grange. Second prize went to Mrs. Charles Duskey and third to Mrs. Harold Ghase. Judges Ralph Fixler and Norman Foraker of Chapeway Grange evaluated the twelve entries. New members Mr. and Mrs. Lester Wurgler joined during the business session, with their children Linda, David, and John joining the Juvenile Grange for a Mother's Day plaque project.

Bertha Gasser Milton Rittman Grange Charles Duskey Harold Ghase Ralph Fixler Norman Foraker Chapeway Grange Lester Wurgler Linda David John Juvenile Grange David Selitary James Wiles Davi Schar Judy Chast Cynthia Wright Donald Stevens Gary Duskey

Barnhart and Knepp Attend Daughter’s Canton Wedding

Mr and Mrs Frank H Barnhart of Bloomdate Ohio spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Knepp and attended their daughter Miss Knday’s wedding. On Sunday the Barnharts and Knepps visited the J Barzelli family in Canton. Classified ads get quick results.

Frank H. Barnhart Bloomdate Ohio Knepp Miss Knday

Burial Service Held for Sister of Rittman Woman

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Susan Elizabeth Hatfield Tatro 76 at Stout-Myers Mineral Here for Mrs. Susan Tatro. She died Tuesday in Pomerone Memory Hospital. She was the sister of Mrs. Charles Keefer of Rittman and had been living with a granddaughter near Millersburg. Survived by sons Arthur, Clarence, and Floyd, a daughter Beulah Hendrick, and Mrs Lala Conner. one brother Ad Hatfield. 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Rev. Hohard Tawkins of Killburke Methodist Church officiated. Burial in Stillwell Cemetery.

Stott - Myers Mineral Susan Tatra Pomerone Charles Keefer Rittman U- Thorton Beulah Hendrick Gilead Lala Conner Cos Vhocton Ad Tanti Hatttell Keefer Hoehard Tawkins Killburke Methodist Church Burwil Stillwell

Longtime Wayne County Sheriff Dies at 67

Earl Malls longtime Wayne County sheriff and former Cleveland officer died after a career in law enforcement spanning over four decades. He began with Cleveland police, later served as deputy sheriff under Charles A Nauman, and was elected sheriff in 1936 serving twelve consecutive years. Survived by widow Stella, two daughters, four brothers, three sisters, and five grandsons. Honors include life membership in Central Ohio Saddle Club and service on the Apple Creek State Hospital staff. Burial in Rittman cemetery.

Chareeters Mda Ahac Apyple Creek State Stella Foresta Oneta McCormick Lee Ethel) Parker Woostery William F Ridman Chester Barberton Ernest Lewisville Harry Apple Creek Maude Schultz Chippewa Lake George Sboreman Harry Halliwell Sterling Methodist Church Masonites Ellis Lodner Wayne County Dnta Central

Auditor Says Board Members Overpaid

An auditor attacks the Board of Education for overpayment citing a $3 per regular meeting stipend. The practice of paying three dollars monthly regardless of attendance is deemed unlawful. The clerk, Mrs. J. Williams, was ordered to seek the return of cover payments totaling $36 over four years.

Tie State Breede Laspeetiety Ata Ueabion Board of Education JJ. Willams

Mrs E Hershey Dies In Rittman At 315 Main Street

Mrs. E Hershey widow of Benjamin Hershey died at home in Rittman after a cerebral hemorrhage estimated to have occurred about three hours earlier. She was a longtime resident, active in Milton Presbyterian Church and local clubs, survived by a sister in New York, a stepdaughter in Barberton, a stepson in Seville, and four step-grandchildren. Rev Dwight B Davidson to conduct services Thursday at 2 pm at Gillman Funeral Home with burial in Rittman Cemetery. calling hours Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m.

Meith Hershey Benjamin Pershew Main St. Rittman Seville Charles Hershey O. J. Shong Rattmiuun Sel Eanik Livame Reinber Milton Preah Terian-Church Meéember-anél Hittman Grandmother's Club Josephine Gillman Funeral Home Rittman Cemetery

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