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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1946

Page

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Baldwin Wallace grads earn Loomis fellowship and prize

Miss Betty Hostetler daughter of Mr and Mrs Atlee Hostetler of S First St a Baldwin Wallace College junior in Berea receives the Dr Elisha S Loomis mathematics fellowship and 75 cash prize. Miss Mida Musser daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Musser Rittman R D South graduates from Baldwin Wallace College Berea at commencement May 6 serving as student body president and leader of Delta Zeta and a member of the honorary dramatic fraternity.

Betty Hostetler Atlee Hostetler S. First St Baldwin- Wallace College Berea Dr. Elisha S. Loomis Mida Musser Ed Musser Rittman R. D

Rittman High School Operetta Draws Large Audience

Rittman High School staged the operetta In Old Vienna to a full auditorium Tuesday evening. Director Miss Donna Jeanne Gault led the production with assistance from Gale Lance and Mrs. Leonard. A large cast and mixed chorus performed under pianist Miss Jerrine For.

Rittman High School Old Vienna Donna Jeanne Gault Migs Gale Lance Leonard A Olo Robert Graber Marigy.Ramsier Pat Thompson Ray Patt Bruce Brickel Cecil Gene Over Gladys Rich Nancy Heiks Nance Beery Dan Youter Dorothy DeVore Tom Miller Shirley Over Jerrine

Births Report From Multiple Area Homes

Birth notices list a daughter Jane Louise to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hartman in New Martinsville West Virginia on April 30. A son to Hubiak on April 24 at Wadsworth Hospital. An eight pound daughter to Mr and Mrs Lester Blatter at the Oii Hospital on May 1. A son to Mr and Mrs Dudley Armentrout of Willow Brook at Wadsworth Hospital. A son to Mr and Mrs Lee Bailey at Wadsworth Hospital on May 11. A son on May 3 to Mr and Mrs Robert Graber of Arkansas City Kansas.

Jane Louise Lloyd Hartman New Martinsville W. Va Hartman Myrna Walter Rittman John Wadsworth Hubiak Lester Blatter Oii Hospital Lee Bailey Adsworth Hospital Rs. Robert Graber Arkansas City, Kansas

College play and pageant attended by local residents

Mr and Mrs Ernest Harrison of College Street were among Rittman residents at the Little Theatre in Wooster where a college play was shown last Friday. They also attended the Calor Day pageant at the Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Ernest Harrison College! St Rittman Wooster

Local Service Planned For Rittman Veterans

Robert HaCarroll the representative of the veterans administration and Carl Wagner of the USES will bring their services to the veterans and their dependents of Rittman on Thursday mornings beginning May 16. They will be in the council room of the Municipal building. On Friday afternoons Carroll will interview Creston veterans at Matteson's Drug Store. The service aims to aid the growing number of veterans claims and reduce travel to Worcester.

Robert HaCarroll Veterans

Sterling K. O. P. Inducts Large Class Monday

The Knights of Pythias lodge at Sterling initiated a large class of 11 men Monday night at Castle Hall with Virgil Irvin presiding. Medina lodge members assisted, and 65 diners attended the dinner before the ceremony.

Knights of Pythias Lodge Sterling Castle Hall Virgil Irvin C. C Medina Lodge Carl Hoosier Harry Menegay Harry Gasser Ira Blatter Carl Giet Robert Beichler Ralph Easterday Rex Steele Virgil Asche Clarence McCauslin Woodrow Berkey John Rastorfer V

Community drive to aid European famine relief

A local group under Mr. Rath of Wooster organizes a nationwide collection of food and money for famine relief. Mayor Ritter asks R. V. Fredrick to assist with sorting canned goods at City Hall. Monetary gifts may be given at Rittman Savings Bank for prompt distribution.

Rath Wooster M. R. Ritter R. V. Fredrick City Hall Rittman Savings Bank

Sterling High to Hold Baccalaureate and Commencement

Sterling High School announces Baccalaureate on May 19 at 8 pm and Commencement on May 21 at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. Eighth grade commencement is May 17 at 8 pm. Reverend Forest C. Lance delivers the sermon. R V Bollinger gives the address. Joanne Halliwell leads the processional.

Sterling High School Roy E. Sinclair Joanne Halliwell Richard Beery Dean Livingston Jim Schaffter Joseph Widmer Ekileen Hostettler Dolores Gasser Billy Greene Reita Halliwell Beatric Hilty Carl Beichler Wildcat Willie Billy Buss Barbara Bixler Evelyn Hostettler Carl Frey Earl Musser Shirley Hickman Kenneth Weadry Doris Noe Doris Matty Portia Pasha Donna Faber Leona Stewart Margaret Giet Junior Mone James Steiner Dorothy Litman Junior Moine

Legion seeks World War III veterans for Memorial Day march

Local Legion officials launch a campaign to mobilize a large group of World War III veterans for the Memorial Day parade. Veterans are urged to attend in uniform to help ensure a successful event.

Legion

Businessman Inspects Strata Aire Plant in Wooster

A near Columbus businessman flew to Wooster last Monday in his own plane to inspect Strata Aire the new home freezer being made in the Paul Erich buildings on South Main Street He placed an order before departing to retrieve his aircraft at Wooster airport.

Columbus Strata Aire Paul Erich S. Mainst Wooster

Scoutmaster Leads Troop 405 to Akron Midget Auto Races

W M Phillips Scoutmaster of troop 405 with Joe Ward and Ernest Harrison troop committeemen escorted 12 boys to the Akron Rubber Bowl on Wednesday night for midget auto races. W H Hauenstein was absent from the high school section last week to arrange his mother's funeral in Dalton.

W. M. Phillips Joe Ward Ernest Harrison Akron W. H. Hauenstein Dalton

Ad Says Wanted to Sell Item You No Longer Need

Classified notice suggests a want ad as a fast way to dispose of unwanted belongings. It frames selling assistance as a simple, efficient option for readers seeking to declutter and recoup value.

Council to Build 24 Additional Government Housing Units

The village council approved a 24 unit housing project on a site east of Willow Brook, with units moved from a government camp and built to be heated by Bhs. Veterans receive first priority. utilities and streets will be installed after government approval. The project costs about $1,83586 and will include sanitary sewers on Wayne Street to Brookside.

N Mainst E Sunset Drive Willow Brook National Housing Agency Federal Public Housing Authority Rittman Village Council Walter Keating M. R. Ritter K. W. Osborne C. E Rhonemus Area Council Marion Reserve Power Co East Ohio Ax Strickland Joe Street Ohio Fuel Gas Company Erne St Wayne St Brookside Sr Nallon Clarence Kurkler North State St Ofia Ritter Will Burt Bo Otti]lough Fhru

Rotary Luncheon Hosts 25 Rittman Youth Guests

The Rotary club hosted 25 youths from Rittman including Scout and Girl Scout members. O Kanehl reported a 1200 operating fund drive and 850 in a building fund. Margaret Grant and Dick Sherrick spoke for troops 410 and 405 respectively. Richard Grant highlighted senior teen projects for authorities. C Vernon Thomas of the B&O Railroad will speak at noon today, presented by Herman Robinett. Joe Markley of Canton will induct new members next week.

Hotary Club Rittman O Kanehl Scout Margaret Grant Dick Sherrick Richard Grant C Vernon Thomas B & O Railroad Herman Robinett Joe Markley Canton

Teague Sells Bakery in Main Street Shop to Akron Buyer

Teague who ran the bakery in the former Lande grocery room on Main Street sold the business Wednesday to Stee Kovak of Akron. Kovak and his family assume active management this morning. Teague and wife will visit Oklahoma while he awaits Army call as he reenlists in the Quartermaster Corps with captain rank.

W. D. Teague Lande Mainst Stee Kovak Akron Kovak

Rittman High set May 28 for commencement speaker

Dr H William Taeusch of Wooster College will address the Rittman High School graduating class at the May 28 commencement. Superintendent Garver announced this week. Reverend Albert Henry was named minister for the High School Baccalaureate on May 26. Junior High exercises are planned for May 27.

H William, Taeusch Pean Wooster College Rittman High School Wv.a Garver Albert Henry

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Miss Hostetler Miss Musser Dudley Armentrout Illow Brook Wadsworthospital Rittman Veterans Sterling K. O. P Omo Fuel Gas Co Rotary Teague Sells Bakery Rittman Press Dean Taeusch William Treusch
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