Wildlife notes and community updates from Rittman area
Local readers report thrashers and whip-poor-wills in the woods with catbird like mimicry. Ralph Bennett notes white-throated sparrows migrating through Diggins and a wood duck visiting a yard. Ed Musser recovers after surgery. Dr Alexander resembles his former Rittman residence doctor. Community members share travels to Expo 67 and Ontario fishing trips.
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Thrash
Greenbank
Ralph
Diggins
Foster Mother To Many Mrs Marion F Robinson Dies
Community mourns Mrs Marion F Robinson 53 a foster mother who cared for 34 or more children in her home over 12 years. She died Tuesday at University Hospital Cleveland after a long illness. Survived by husband two children four brothers and two grandchildren. Burial in Rittman Cemetery. Funeral Friday at First Church of Christ.
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First Church of Christ
Marion F. Robinson
University Hospital, Cleveland
Wayne County Child Welfare” Agency
Mass B
100 Senior Graduates To Hear Sen Ocasek
Nearly 100 seniors at Rittman High School will receive diplomas as State Senator Oliver Ocasek speaks on Freedom is not Free. Ocasek, a former teacher and principal, Kent State professor, Akron assistant education professor, and 1966 Man of the Year, has been honored by multiple civic groups and education associations.
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Rittman High School
Oliver Ocasek
Ocasek
Kent State University
University_of Akron
Akron Junior Chamber of Commerce
U.S
Ohio Education Association
Buckeys Sheriff's Association
Akron Ymca
Goodwill Industries
Family and Children’s Services
United Fund
League of Young Democrats of Ohio
Young Democrats of America
Vietnam Soldier Says Hello to the Rittman Press
PFC Paul Phillips 5th Artillery AP O San Francisco Calif 96345 thanks the Rittman Press readers for mails that cheer him while serving in Vietnam. Generals congratulated him after the field moment since January 20.
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Rittman Press
Paul “Bubba” Phillips
Rme
Rittman—Press
Bubba
Ancy
Paul Phillips
AP O-San-Francis
Calif
Melie
Inetnam
Rittman
RHS Band Busy Schedule Before Summer Break
Rittman High School bands finalize a busy term with events at Cedar Point on May 27, Memorial Day parade on May 30, and high school commencement on June 8. The junior high band performs at June 6 commencement and plans a June 10 picnic, with a recent contest appearance in Copley.
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Rittman High School
Cedar Point
Cop‘ley
Board of Ed. Not Expected To Force Consolidation
Rittman Ohio educators and citizens weigh consolidation with neighboring districts amid talks of improved programs for gifted and special education and new facilities. Critics warn of higher taxes and longer transport, while supporters cite better staffing and efficiency.
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Board of Ed
Citizen's Committee For Better Schools
Rittman Board of Education
Mrs T Dixon Dies At 63 In Rittman Ohio
Funeral services held Saturday for Tella Mae Dixon 63 of 80 North Fourth who died at Orrville Osteopathic Hospital after a long illness Born in Love City Guerrisey County Ohio she lived in Belmont before moving to Rittman 12 years ago She was a member of Mt Zion Church of Christ Stirling Surviving husband C Scott three daughters Shirley Rosenberg Priscilla Lawrence and Janice Wyant two brothers Hazess Gay Russell Gay seven grandchildren Charles Campbell officiated at Gillman Funeral Home Burial in Rittman
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Tella Mae Dixon
North Fourth
Orrville Osteopathic Hospital
Love City
Guerrisey County
Ohio
Belmont
Rittman
Mt. Zion
Church-of-Christ
Stirling
C. Scott
Shirley Rosenberg
Priscilla -Lawrence -of
Barberton
Janice-Wyant
Smithville
Hayzess Gay
Nore-City
Russell
Gay
State Patrolman A Prisoner Tables Turned
A reporter recounts riding with Ohio State Highway Patrol officer Tom Paisley to Columbus. The patrolman offers candid views on policing, public respect for the law, and dangers while describing a traffic stop and enforcement experiences on the road.
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Tom Paisley
Fran Sandrock
Rittman Press
Ohio State Department of Safety
Columbus
State Highway
Millersburg
Sessions Imminent For Rittman Middle Graders Halfday
The Rittman Board of Education discussed a possible return to halfday sessions for seventh and eighth graders next fall. Members indicated reluctance but asked Superintendent W H Havensten for details at Wednesday's meeting.
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Rittman
Rittman -Board of Education
Rittman Board
W H. Havensten
Poppy Days Report On Education Plan Approval
Local board approves a plan to standardize education for all students next fall and seeks Ohio State Board acceptance. State board previously favored half day sessions. alternatives like eliminating kindergarten were discussed but deemed unsuitable. Kindergarten classes at West Hill and Stepfield building face space issues. rooms must meet state standards.
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Suly
Ohio State Board -of-Education
Ohio State Board ofsEducation
West Hill School
State of Ohio
State Board of Education
Stepfield
North Main Street
Ohio Rich
Saide
W. H Hauenstein
Does Your Son Want Mail From Home
Readers are invited to provide the latest addresses of sons and husbands serving in the armed forces. The newspaper will publish a continuing column listing new addresses to ensure mail reaches service members.
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Momn Aria of
X Ray Unit to Visit Rittman Public Square
The Wayne County tuberculosis ray unit will visit Rittman Friday June 12. Visiting hours are 9:30 to 12:30 and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the public square.
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Wayne—County
Rittman
Rittman’s Public Square
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