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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1966
Page
1
Sterling pair Jack Bates and Irvin Schaffter Jr. hooked a stubborn musky pair at Clow's landing on Leesville Dam, landing a 16 pound 39 inch fish and a 10 1/2 pound 33 inch companion after an hour struggle. The catch underscores spring fishing lore as May flowers appear.
Jim Moore sails to Canadian fishing waters with Napanee connections awaiting a week at Buck Lake. Brian Wendell born April 22 at Wadsworth Rittman Hospital joins a brother. Edward Eugene born May 12 with Mikael as a 16 month old. Gerald Mills welcomes Terri Lee May 17, sibling Janet Kay. Walter Welton and William Moore families announce newborn sons in May at the same hospital. a doctor’s hospital stay is noted. Iris gardens not yet ready for open viewing by Memorial Day. Ruth McConnell visits from Chicago for a weekend.
A Memorial Day program in Rittman includes a 7:30 pm concert by the Rittman High School band under Gene Sharick with a varied program, flag posting by American Legion color guards, and a Star Spangled Banner finale. The parade and services begin near 10:30 am, with ceremonies at Rittman Cemetery at 11 am led by Rev Douglas Albert and Mrs. R. D. Wenger, and a rain alternative at the high school auditorium. Grand Marshall Walter Keating and guests Mayor Ashton Hall and City Manager Willard Laughlin attend. participation urged for veterans and residents to display flags.
The library under Librarian Mrs. Roberta Laughlin announces summer hours. Beginning Saturday June 4 it will open Saturdays 1 to 6 p.m. and close Wednesdays all summer. Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday hours are 1 to 9 p.m. Carousel Summer-Reading-Club sign up deadline is Tuesday June 7.
Rittman High School awarded its top honors at Recognition Day. Karen Todd and Fred Freed won the Danforth Award for scholastic and civic excellence. The ceremony also honored yearbook editors, music award recipients, and top JA Achievers with additional district and state recognitions.
The Equalization Board was sworn in to hear complaints on paving Mary Street Rittman Road Metzger Road I Street Laurer Street and Bradley Street. Council expected to approve paving and storm sewer after board recommendation and consider street lighting upgrades for Main Ohio Sunset Sterling Erie Metzger and Industrial avenues at an annual $6 000 to $7 000.
Memorial Day holiday moves all church and club news deadlines to noon Friday this week. The Ritéman Press will publish as usual but will follow the holiday schedule.
A National Labor Relations Board hearing in Akron led to a plan for a secret ballot election on June 7 at Packaging Corporation of America. Workers will decide whether to stay with the International Brotherhood of Pulp Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers or switch to the Teamsters or no union. Teamsters have opened a temporary information office in Rittman to organize and promote the drive.
Jaycees invite all members to a Trash Barrel Paint-Up Day Saturday at 2 pm at Cleckner's Restaurant to paint city barrels. A June slate includes a June 4 dance with the Dick Police Orchestra at Cleckner's, June 12 Family Day at Kroger lot, and a Worthington Ohio Railroad Museum trip. An unclaimed freight auction is planned at the former Rittman Bowling Center.
Charles Trent of 142 Wright Street plans a petition to revert to a mayor council form, arguing it is cheaper. He said circulation may start in June but no committee is formed and no names or helpers are named.
The Knupp Church near Rittman Cemetery gains new color while preserving its aged charm. Built in 1817 to serve two small congregations, it survived threats of demolition after 125 years, aided by the Rittman Historical Society and local volunteers who replaced rotting boards and reinforced its frame.
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