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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1966
Page
4
City workers and Will Laughlin led cleanup of the gully south of Avenue near Fairmont Street. Girl Scouts planted bulbs and flowers to create color, with plans for walkways benches and nature hikes. The project aims to create a peaceful refuge and community pride.
A tribute notes John P. Burke died after 48 years as president secretary of the Brotherhood of Pulp Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers. Largely self educated, his speeches were concise and his arguments showed deep insight into labor heritage. His passing closes an era for the union and its elder statesman.
Holly T. Starche honors President Burke with a tribute noting his life and the enduring principles he championed and the union he helped to build. The message expresses sympathy while affirming respect for Burke’s legacy and impact.
A citizen recalls a patrolman chatting with neighborhood children as he left their street. The officer’s courteous exchange left the youngsters smiling and expressing that he is “friendly,” highlighting how small acts foster respect for law and order.
The Wyoming County Board establishes a new vocational school project led by leaders Bert Unti and Lindsey to expand local technical training and workforce programs.
Wayne County education officials plan to seek a new county vocational school. The proposal would draw from multiple districts including Wooster Orrville Rittman Triway Southeast Northwestern North Central Green Dalton and Chippewa. Estimated cost is 2.289 million with federal state funds covering half and a 46 bond issue plus one mill levy for the rest. The site is under review with a June 9 Wooster High School meeting at 8 p.m.
Fifteen seniors will be honored with a special mass and breakfast Sunday May 29 at St Ann's Catholic Church. Wearing caps and gowns they will attend mass and communion with their parents at 10 15 a m.
Ohio Department of Highways invites sealed proposals for a unit price contract to stabilize shoulders and surface Wooster area roads in Wayne Green Milton Chippewa and Wooster Townships. Bid deposit 5 percent or up to 10000 dollars. prequalification required. completion as per bid proposal. director may reject all bids.
The State Director of Ohio invites bids on a single contract covering Proposal Nos 1 through 3. The work includes a bituminous surface treatment on outside shoulders along 7.70 miles of road in multiple counties, with proposals solicited and to be awarded to the lowest total bid.
Multiple Ohio highway improvement proposals including Wayne County Section WAY-71000 and interchanges near Congress Township. Bituminous surface treatment on outside shoulders and ramps, 24.47 miles in range. Bids require ten percent bond and must be filed 10 days before bid opening. Director P. E. Mashester signs the notice.
Notice details a bid invitation from Contractors Staff Ohio for Parts 1 through 3 of a highway correction project along Route 71 in Adams Harrisville Medina and Wayne counties. Bids due by 10:00 A.M. Eastern. Bond or certified funds required.
Fragmentary text outlines prevailing hourly wage rates parts of the Ohio Revised Code and sections 4115.04 4115.06. Mentions the Department of Industrial Relations and Plans and specifications on file with the Department of Highways.
State of Ohio invites proposals Nos 1 through 7 for contracts in Medina Sharon Marshallville Paint Township and Congress. Projects include State Route 162 241 539 and 548 with surface treatment, pavement widths 18 to 20 feet and lengths from 1 901 to 13 939 feet. Bids evaluated on total amount.
Bids are invited for multiple bituminous surface treatment projects along State Route 548 and 604 in Chippewa and Congress Townships and the Village of Congress. Project lengths range from 0.28 to 3.25 miles with widths from 13 to 18 feet. Each bidder must file a 5 percent certified check and comply with state wage and contract provisions.
The notice lists Ashtabula Mahoning Portage Stark Summit Trumbull and Wayne counties and various routes plus work lengths and bid requirements. Bidder must submit certified check for a percent of bid and prequalification forms to the Highway Credit Examiner in Columbus at least 10 days before opening bids. Labor requirements are set by the Department of Industrial Relations under specific Revised Code sections.
The State Highway Department of Ohio in Columbus invites sealed bids by 10:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time on Thursday June 2, 1966 for contract 66-201 covering improvements described in the legal copy issued May 6, 1966.
Revised notice under Code Sec 2133.06 announces Mary deatetta Tuttle of Creston Ohio as executrix of the estate of Robert M Tuttle Wayne County Creditors must file claims within four months Dated May 7 1966 Leo R Kindswatter Probate Judge counties publication May 18 25 and June 1 1966
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