Ordinance Fixing Gas Rates for Rittman Ohio for Seven Years
Village of Rittman Ohio enacts Ordinance No 477 to fix and regulate The Ohio Fuel Gas Company charges for natural and manufactured gas. The ordinance sets tiered rates per 100 cubic feet, minimum monthly charges, and late payment penalties for a one year term, then extends at revised rates for four years and further for two more years. It repeals Ordinance No 1582 from March 12, 1941.
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Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Rittman Ohio
Rittman
Ohio
Poppy Program At Atlanta Honored By Legion
The American Legion chapter hosted a Poppy Program on May 14 led by Mrs Boyd Miller with entertainment arranged by Mrs Earl Frank. Refreshment committee included Mrs Ray Prosser and Mrs O C Snyder, plus several others. A Gold Star luncheon in Creston featured speakers Mrs Arthur Greene, 10th District President, and Mrs Darkzellars, department president.
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aAmerun Legion
Thei R Renoms
Boyd Miller
Earl Frank
Ray Prosser
O C Snyder
Steve Rolph
Carl Milford
Elizabeth Stearns
Joe Ward
C B_ Shook
Creston
Arthur Greene
10Th District
DarkZellars
Rittman Chapter Neo 529 Holds Annual Inspection
The Rittman Chapter Neo 529 Stue ht Basten Star held its annual inspection at the Masonic Temple on Thursday evening May 16 with 81 guests and 63 members present. Officers were honored with corsages, two candidates initiated, and remarks by state officers and local dignitaries. Refreshments followed as the group celebrated in a decorated dining room with performances by soloists Mollie Bell Holcomb and Helen Mougey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Stuet Ht Basten
Masonic Temple
Snyder
Corinne M Snyder
Millersburg
Hazel Strickland
Carl Wo Ellenwood
Ohio
Mary DeVore
Mabelle Hoerle
James M Hile
Mabelle Haerle
Carl W Ellenwood
Mary Dickerson
Mollie Bell Holcomb
Helen Mougey
Cleveland
Orrville
Seville
Wadsworth
LaGrange
Elyria
Akron
West Salem
Wooster Lod
Shreve
Litchfield
Welcome Home Party for Lt Kenneth Houts
A home reception was held for 1st Lt Kenneth Houts returning from the Pacific theater of war. Guests included his fiancée, family members from Columbus Creston Marshallville Wadsworth and Rittman, and friends.
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Kenneth Houts
Dave Walkers
Lieut Houts
Paul Houts
Columbus
Lew Walters
Creston
Goorge Walters
Marshallville
Frank Walters
Wadsworth
Paul Vetters
Charlie Walters
Houts
Bert Wallace
James Blatter
Joe Witers
Rittman
First Communion for Ann Reffert Celebrated at Home
Mr and Mrs Ed Reffert hosted a Sunday dinner to honor Ann Reffert's first communion. Attending were Father John Farrell Miss Mary Farrell Mrs Norbert Reffert and children Penny and Dick Mr and Mrs Ed Peete Mr and Mrs Arthur Reffert of Cleveland. Afternoon guests included Sgt and Mrs Cyril Reffert of Cleveland and Mr and Mrs Edward Geiss and their children. Leslie Anne received many gifts.
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Ed Reffert
Rew
John Farrell
Mary Farrell
Norbert Reffert
Penny
Ed Peete
Arthur Reffert
Cleveland
Ann
Cyril Reffert
Edward Geiss
James
Leslie Anne
Rittman Village approves gas ordinance repeal and delivery rules
The village council repeals Ordinance No 1582 governing The Ohio Fuel Gas Company. The measure allows gas service for domestic and commercial uses first, with other classes only after needs are met, and requires company acceptance within 30 days. Passed May 14 1945.
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Rittman
Ohio
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
John W Baldwin
Oehler Larson Nuptials In Chicago May 12
Miss Lucille Larson of Chicago and Carl William Oehler AMM 1c son of Mr and Mrs Carl W Oehler were married on Saturday May 12 in Chicago. They plan to reside near Pensacola Florida where he is stationed.
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Lucille Larson
Mis L P Larson
Chicago
Carl William Oehler
Carl Oehler W . Chivave
Pensacola
Florida
Mothers Club Story Hour Sponsored at Library
Mrs Herbert Willems hosted the Rittman Mothers Club gathering on May 15 with guests Mrs Herman Baehr and Mrs Vernon Steiner. The group voted to sponsor a summer library Story Hour, planned an upcoming park picnic, and heard a talk by Mrs Charles Ward on If Children are Afraid of Thunderstorms followed by a white elephant exchange. A farewell gift greeted Mrs H A Boughner who relocates to Massillon.
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Herbert Willems
Rittman Mothers Club
Herman Baehr
Vernon Steiner
Charles Ward
H A Boughner
Massillon
Jay Griffith
Otterbein Class Meets at Steiner Home
The Otterbein Class of the United Brethren Church met at the home of Mr and Mrs Russell Steiner south of Rittman. Members and guests heard M/Sgt Dale Turner speak on A Tour Through the Holy Land. Donations were raised for an elevator at Otterbein Home and cabins for the summer Bible camp. Entertainment was led by Mr and Mrs Cecil Hopton. A buffet luncheon followed for 31 members and 8 guests.
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Otterbein
United Brethren Church
Russell Steiner
Rittman
Dale Turner
Holy Land
United States
Cecil Hopton
Harold Steiner
Beverly Schaad Hosts Birthday Party for Nine Guests
Beverly Schaad entertained nine girl friends on Saturday May 12. The party featured games gifts and a birthday cake with ice cream served to all guests.
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Beverly Schaad
Frank Schaad
Pass New Gas Rate But Bills Stay Same
The Ohio Fuel Gas Co won approval for a seven year rate ordinance at a City Hall meeting. The new schedule keeps average household bills unchanged, with larger users facing higher charges.
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Aditiman
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
City Hall
B & O Railroad
John Baldwin
Sterling Ave
Roy Forrer
Erie Railroad
Ohio
Grandview
Gulley
Christ Kable Dies at 77 in Milton Township
Christ Kable a longtime Milton Township resident died Friday at 730 pm at his home three miles southwest of Rittman of a heart attack. The funeral was held Tuesday at St Anne's Catholic Church with a burial at the church cemetery. Surviving are his widow Clara a daughter Mrs Whiliam Ho man and a brother Joseph of Rock Island Illinois.
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Christ Kable
Milton Township
Rittman
St. Anne's Catholic Church
John T Farrell
Ebert
Clara
Whiliam Homan
Joseph
Rock Island
Rittman garden club May meeting changes and notices
Multiple meeting notices for Rittman groups on May 23rd to 25th. Union Buyer Club schedules a 7 30 p m gathering at Union Hall for new member recruitment and potluck. Navy Mothers Club shifts to May 23rd due to commencement. Mil ton Church Ladies Auxiliary hosts a guest tea May 24th with Joseph the Provider review and devotional leadership.
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Union Buyer Club
Milton Presbyterian Church
Curtis Shields
Ernest Harrison
Joseph
E J McConnell
A L Ebert
Leonard Over
Edward Lakemire
Hattie Sigler
W H. Hauenstein
Clarence Paimet
Birthday Party for Mrs Thompson Honors May Celebration
The Birthday Club met on Thursday May 10 honoring Mrs Vernon Thompson with a birthday cake from her niece Mrs Delone Bowman. A noon dinner followed at the home with guests including Mrs John Baker Mrs Dan Snyder and others. The group plans future gatherings with Mrs Charles Trent and Mrs Sam Welch in mid June.
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Vernon Thompson
Deldne Bowman
John Baker
Dan Snyder
Roy Trent
Charles Trent
Earl Killough
Yochheim
Mary Musser
Finley Thompson
Sam Welch
Earl Trent
Delone Bowman
Kunkler Baby Dies In Akron Hospital
Judith Kay Kunkler two months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clayton Kunkler of N Main Street died at Children's Hospital Akron on Tuesday afternoon May 15 She had been born in Wadsworth Hospital and was transferred to Children’s Hospital Tuesday morning Services are set for 2:00 PM today at Ebert Funeral Home Her parents and a brother Johnny aged three survive
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Judith Kay
Clayton Kunkler
N Main St
Children's Hospital
Akron
Wadsworth Hospital
Children’s Hospital
Ebert
Johnny
Evelyn Haller to Wed Maryland Man Friday
Evelyn Haller and Samuel Von Gaunten of Owings Mills Maryland plan to marry Friday May 18 in St Anns Rectory. The bride will wear an raw blue street length dress with yellow roses corsage. Attendants include maid of honor Rose Mary Busson and best man Russell Haller. The couple will reside at Lone Hickory Farms Owings Mills Maryland.
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Frelyn Haligt
Mia
George Haller
Sterling A. O
Samuel Wovon Gunten
Owings Wittis Mtare
St Anns
John T Farrell
Rose Mary Busson
Doslestown
Lone Hickory Farms
Owings Mills
Maryland
Eight Softball Teams Begin Play Under Kindig May 28
Public recreation program opens Monday May 28 directed by Clyde Kindig grade school principal to revive activities. Eight teams divided into American and National Leagues schedule set with opening games May 24 29 at E Ohwave field and courts. Teams will play weekly with courts reservable for evening games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Kindig
Recreation Board
Kindig
E Ohwave
Mr Kindig
American League Indians
Robert Rosenberg
Browns
Donald Baker
Yankees
James van Grider
Senators
Arnet Sparks
Indians
National League Phillies
Dan Rosenberg
Dodgers
John Hawkins
Reds
Ronnie Hardgrove
Giants
Gene Ditch
Phillies
Nearly $40 000 Sold In 7th War Loan
The Mighty 7th War Loan shows bond sales at The Rittman Savings Bank with E Bonds 34987.50 and All Other 4619.00 totaling 39606.50. Area pledges fall short of the 70000 quota. Rotary members speculate on victory dates. Forrest Busch from Ohio Boxboard Co. and local club activities noted. Cinderella and Cub Scout events highlighted with community and family involvement.
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Rittman Savings Bank
Treasury
Rittman-Doylestown
Germany
Japan
Forrest Busch
Ohio Boxobard Co
Spaulding
Vicars dies from crash injuries in Route 94 wreck
Joe Vicars 26 died from internal injuries after an automobile crash on Route 94 near South Wadsworth. Four injured, including PFC Raymond Bell. Vicars worked at Oh Boxboard Co and lived on Willow Brook. Funeral planned at Ebert Funeral Home and Baptist church in Ft Gay W Va.
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Joseph Vicars
Wadsworth
Nat Barberton Citizens Hospital
Mr Vicars
Ohw
Boxboard Co
Willow Brook
Minnie
Josephine
Kay
Myrtle Vicars
S Mainst
Pvt Douglas
Germany
James
Rittman
Arnold Bellamy
Davis Borders
Gallon
W H Smith
Ebert Funeral Home
Baptist Church
Ft Gay
W Va
Raymond (Keftly) Bell
S Second St
Crile Hospital
Cleveland
Wadsworth Hospital
James Osborne
Rittman High School
Memorial Day Observed Sunday May 27 Parade Plans Released
Memorial Day will be observed on Sunday May 27 with a parade north from Ernest at 1 pm led by the high school band. World War II veterans, discharged or on furlough, are invited to march along with Gold Star families riding in the parade and attending the cemetery service at Rittman Cemetery at 2 pm with Commander U M Wenger arranging details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Committee
Lions Club
Rotary
Ernest
Walter Keating
Gold Star
O A Houglan
Rittman Cemetery
Ashland College
U M Wenger
Poppy Days Set For May 25 and 26
The American Legion Auxiliary will distribute memorial poppies in Rittman on May 25 and 26 to honor fallen service members. Poppy Chairman Mrs. Boyd Miller says any donation is welcome and will aid disabled veterans and orphans. Citizens are encouraged to wear the crimson badges by May 26.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Rittman
Boyd Miller
Auxiliary
Dessert bridge at Refferts hosts May event
A dessert bridge Tuesday evening at Mrs Ed Refferts home crowned Mrs Basil Hardgrove high scorer and Mrs Ralph Overholt second. Guest Mrs James Whitney attended. Next meeting set for June 5 at Mrs Karl Gilman’s home.
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Ed. Reffert
Basil Hardgrove
Ralph Overholt
James Whitney
Karl Gilman
Forty Two High School Holds Commencement at Auditorium
Forty two high school will receive diplomas at 4 pm in the auditorium for Commencement exercises. Two other class members entered the armed forces during junior year and Leonard Wertz was lost at sea in naval combat.
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Leonard Wertz
Baccalaureate Service And Commencement Planned
The annual Baccalaureate service for the graduating class will be held in the high school auditorium Sunday at 7 p.m. All churches will join for the event. Rev Ord Gehman of the First Brethren church will deliver the message. Rev W Price of the United Brethren church will preside. Junior High School Commencement exercises will be held in the high school auditorium at 8 p.m. Monday with the class presenting the program.
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Ord Gehman
First Brethren Church
W. &. Price
Unitedrethren Church
Principal speaker Dr Robert Montgomery at Muskingum College program
The program features Dr Robert N Montgomery as principal speaker. Tom Miller performs Pomp and Circumstance. Rev D B Davidson offers vocation. Russell Haller plays Rhapsody In Blue with Jerriné Ferrer. a cello solo Ave Maria by Mary Balloon. Graduation rites led by W H Hauenstein. diplomas by H S Squibbs. Benediction by Rev John T Farrell. List of graduates and services includes armed forces members and National Honor Society students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N Montgomery
Muskingum College
Tom Miller
D B Davidson
Russell Haller
Jerriné Ferrer
Supt
V A Garver
Stanley Davis
W. H. Hauenstein
Board of Education
H S Squibbs
John T Farrell
Plan Sterling Picnic Alumni Meeting on May 19
Sterling High School alumni plan a Saturday evening picnic on May 19 at 6 30. Lloyd Adams is president and Anna Mae Wirth secretary treasurer invite full attendance. Rev S W Smith of Cleveland will speak and a varied program includes songs solos dances and duets by local performers.
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Rittman Garden Club
John Schaefer
Liberty St
Ralph Overholt
Sterling High School
Lloyd Adams
Anna Mae Wirth
Treva Gingery
Clara Bauman
Virginia Wenger
Eleanor Schneider
Clara Jo Greismer
Mildred Tuttle
Blanche Maibach
Ruth Maibach
Carl Joyce
Richard Lutz
Rev S. W. Smith
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ATLA
OES
LT Kenneth Houts
Mark
Ann Reffert
Robert Stoolmiller
Rittman Press
Oehler-Larson
Mothers Club
Library Story Hour
Steiner
Home
Navy Mothers Club
Bing
Thompson
Kunkler
Evelyn Haller
Jerry Spaulding
Cinderella
Mrs C C Gault of
Wooster
R. H.S
Joe Vicars
Refferts
Nelson Riggs
Rex
Schumacher
Marjory
Serjack
Agnes Shew
Juan Shultz
Betty Smucker
Glenn Sparts
Nina
Patricia Wald
Raymond
Walters
Jglova Weaklan
William Wenger
Richard
Wilhelm
Mary
Woyat
Martha Zollinger
Katherine
Zvada
Teresa
National Honor Society
Craig
Harold
Army Air Corps
Faber
U S. Marines
Wertz
Leonard
US Navy
Badager
Robert
Shew
Joan
Artrip
Wanida
Weakland
William
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