Decoration Day Ceremony In Rittman Sunday Parade Planned
Decoration Day events proceed in Rittman with a Sunday afternoon parade forming on Erie Street at 1 30 pm and marching to Rittman square then to the cemetery. Richard S Wengerger announces the program including an address by Rev J W Plummer and Gettysburg remarks by J W Frye Jr. Veterans urged to wear uniforms. others include Scouts and the Legion Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Cemetery
Richard S. Wengerger
Legion
Erie St
Rittman-square
Rittman
Wenger
J._W. Plummer
Ev. United Brethren Church
Lincoln
Gettysburg
J. W. Frye
Robert Bodager
Walter Keating
Bard
The
Legion Auxliary
Daughters-of-America
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Cub Scouts
Miss Shook Nominated to Attend Presbyterian Conference
Miss Shook was chosen to represent the Hermina Leady Society of Milton Presbyterian Church as a delegate to the national conference of Presbyterian Missionary Women Workers at Purdue University Lafayette Ind in early June. The decision came at a church meeting with 14 members and two guests Mrs Rita Kengworth and Mrs Louise Semler present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Harvetta
Shook
Hermina Leady Society
Milton Presbyterian Church
National Conference of Presbyterian
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Rita -Kengworth
Louise—Semler
Wayne Bennett
D. B Davidson
Akron
Smithville Inn
Miss Shook
Ale Rohrer
Clarence Skaggs Arrested for Trespass and Burglary Threats
Clarence Skaggs faced two charges including first offense trespassing and malicious destruction of property with a 50 dollar fine and suspended 40 dollars plus costs. The second offense involved entering a house without consent and threatening his former wife Alice Skaggs, with 50 dollar fine and costs suspended and a one year probation. Skaggs is in county jail to cover the fine and costs. Swim season tickets go on sale at Diversion Hall 3:30 to 5 p.m. this week and after next week at the swimming pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Skaggs
Alice Skaggs
Baldwin
Skaggs
Welcome Wagon Visits New Rittman Family in May
The Welcome Wagon in Rittman visited the James Barr family at 156 Grand View Ave on Friday May 21. The Barrs relocated from Fairlawn New Jersey and have two sons Coppice and James. Barr works as assistant superintendent of the Fo Folding Carton department at the Ohio Boxboard Company.
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Rittman
James ‘Barr
Grandview Ave
Barrs
Fairlawn
N. J
Coppice
James
Barr
the Ohio Boxboard Company
Radio Staff Set to Appear at First Church of God
Rev James Blair and radio staff will appear at the First Church of God in Bittmen on Sunday May 30 at 7 30 DST. Blair has trained a large group of youth in Akron area musical careers and conducted revival meetings and singspirations in many churches. A number of musical instrumental and vocal numbers will be performed by these young people. Blair will deliver the evangelistic message with Rev Albert Henry presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Blair
First Church of God
East Ohio Ave
Bittmen
Blair
Akron
Albert Henry
Diana Theatre to receive 3-D installation and renovations
The Diana Theatre lease was taken over last Sunday by George Apthorpe Jr and Sr from Frank J Slavik. The eight year lease owner Dr Krickbaum plans 3-D projection equipment, new screen and decorating work while the Apthorpe family moves to Rittman. Harold and Charles Apthorpe, aged 34 and 12, and the parents will relocate as housing is found.
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Diana
Pew Lessees
Contro
George Apthorpe, Jr
Frank J Slavik
Middlefield
Dease
Nlow
Harold
Charles
Ritt
Man
Windham
Ohio
Rittman Press Seeks Early Copy for Weekend Issue
The Rittman Press calls for early news and advertisement copy for the weekend edition. Final deadline is Tuesday noon for news and ads. paper prints Tuesday afternoon and ships Wednesday morning. emergency copy and last minute ads may be accepted in special cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Press
Nellie Northcott 88 Dies After Heart Ailment
Nellie Northcott 88 died Monday evening May 17 at 10:50 from a heart ailment. She came from England 61 years ago and lived in Ak ron before moving to Doylestown. Widow of James Northcott, she belonged to Akron Riverside Church of Christ. Survivors include a daughter Mrs. Esther Savage, two grandsons, and two great grandchildren. Services were at Monbar Ren Funeral Home with Rev A M Burkhardly officiating. Burial at Chestnut Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Northcott
England
Akron
Doylestown
James Northcott
Four Churches Sponsor Vacation Bible School
Four local churches the Ev United Brethren Church Church of God Wesleyan Methodist and Milton Presbyterian join to run a two week Vacation Bible School from June 7 to June 18 daily 9 to 11 30 am. Rev Dwight B Davidson Rev Virgil Snyder Rev Ibert Henry and Rev J W Plummer lead the joint effort with about twenty-one adults aiding teaching and crafts. Attendance certificates and a recognition service for standout handwork will be awarded. a Friday June 18 picnic closes the program with the theme Pioneering With Christ for children ages 4 to 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Church of God
Wesleyan Methodist
Milton Presbyterian Churches
Ises
Dwight B Davidson
Presbyterian Church
Virgil Snyder
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Ibert Henry
J.-W
Plummer
Christ
Seniors To Graduate At Commencement
A total of 54 seniors will receive diplomas at the 59th annual commencement at the Rittman High School auditorium Friday May 28 at 8 p.m. The program features a Pomp and Circumstance procession, invocations, class address by Lewis Smith, solo and quartet performances, and diplomas presented by Frank Watson as principal Sylvan Wiles presides. The National Honor Society list and class officers are noted with colors red and white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman High School
Mary Ann Razel
Albert Henry
Lewis Smith
Alberta
Lance
Joanne Blatter
Regina Bachman
Janet Gwaltney
Carol Bartram
Glenn—Clayton
Ashland Colege
Dr-Glayton
New Lebanon
Ohio_State
United States
Dr. Clayton
Peter de Rose
Ivy
Knight-Williams
Carol Bertram
Merrill Helms
Maxine Smith
Gary Black
Juliann Mellich
Carolyn Wald
Robert Burnett
Donna_¢ Christitian
Dora
Jane “Mills
Evelyn Workman
Robert Chenal
Donna Shook
Marilyn Yoder
James Hilty
Curtis Robinson
Jack
Joanne Mary Blatter
Janet Ruth Gwaltney
Alberta Jane Lance
Dora Jane Mills
Beverly Ann Schaad
Donna Jane Shook
Jo Frances Shrout
Carolyn Mae Ward
Lois Anne Wright
Lewis Oscar Smith
Tif
John W Williams
Regina Mardelle /Bachman
Carol Faye Bartram
Priscilla Ann Borishc
Martha Elaine Brown
Donna Faye Christian
Anne Marie Clarke
Marcella Ann Fawcett
Mariysa
Elizabeth Harington
Donna_Lee Hochs
Irene_ Eliz Moine
Myrtie
Ann Gadgler
Ine Spencer
Doris Ivery
Damien
Shirley Wells
Evelyn Mbrie Workman
Marilyn Juve Yode
Gary Kenneth Duckworth
Eric A Hardprove
Iwan J. Woyat
James W
Hilty
Dwaine Earl Howell
Robert Mallory
Donald
May queen crowned at high school festival amid United Nations theme
Loraine Capley was crowned May queen by Miss Carol Bartram in the high school auditorium. Her court included Anne Clarke and Jim Hilty among others, with flower girls Cindy Dague and Patty Workman and crown bearer Jerry Gordon. The program directed by Mrs Robert Davis and Lester Bekert featured a United Nations themed performance stressing unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loraine Capley
Carol Bartram
Anne Clarke
Jim Hilty
Myrna Scott
Don Walker
Dalores
Tropdon
Robert Bauman
Janet Ralf
Larry
Cindy Dague
Patty Workman
Jerry Gordon
City council debates housing moves and sewer plans
At a crowded meeting residents protested the Willow Brook housing shift to East Sunset Drive and Seneca Street and the low cost homes on Seneca and State Streets. Officials outlined sewer and water main work, a new Rt. 94 bridge, and street improvements while delaying zoning changes to allow apartment construction only east of Main Street.
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Willow Brook
East Sunset Drive
Seneca—St
Seneca
The
Citzens
Clyde Adams
Gale Gish
Ben’ Weideman
Paul Baker
Joseph Gaborsky
Total
Ohio
Sedvertar
PGP
Foria
Ems
State Highway Department
County
Corporation
Erie Ave
Counenl
CB Parrett
Stuaset
Frederick St
Miazur
Sounetiinad Cigrenee Kunkler
Bosebtautert City Planning Commission
Main— St
Charles Te Boncer
Main St
Willow Brook housing sale ends June 3 for veterans
Eight Willow Brook Housing units have sold to veterans. Sale ends June 3 for veterans only, per C Baechler, national housing administrator, from Chicago. Remaining homes go to competitive bids unless extended. Several veterans and families have already moved. only 22 of 100 units remain.
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Willow Brook
C Baechler
National Housing Administrator
Chicago
Baechler
Willow Brooke
Ornovert
Rittman Jr High Plans May 27 Commencement Program
Rittman Jr High will present its commencement program Thursday May 27 at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. The program includes processional Margh Romaine guitar and choir numbers, Psalms 100 reading, invocation by Rev. Dwight B Davidson, essays, solos, mixed chorus pieces, and the benediction by Rev Davidson. Myron L Stauner will introduce the class and Robert West will present the Gipsomas with the education board president present. Herschel Risley age 5 congratulates after tonsillectomy at Wadsworth hospital May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Jr. High School
Carol Shook
Dwight _B_ Davidson
Elizabeth West
America
Chiapas
I Am
An Ameri
Sara’ Maren
Marylen Strimblan
Brenda Seebauer
Barbara Stoolmiller
James-cambers
Marie Mullet
Edward Zollinger
Garolyn—Schick
Dennis Franks
Everett Beery
Donald, Erich
James Kuntz
Janice Heabe
Ton Cornell
Sue Burris
Jean Pry
Sieh
Jane Firneh
Obue Sale
Thurman Ulin
Rbcessi Bua
Swim Pool Opens Saturday With Weekend Hours
Thompson announced the pool will be open next Saturday and Sunday and Friday. Hours match last season from 1 to 6 pm and 6 to 9 pm, with ten-day runs during vacation periods as Alma’s recreation department notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suntay
Vondias
Thompson
Wien A
Alma
Parking, zoning plans discussed at council meeting
Council meeting deliberated on parking and zoning changes. A two family on a single lot needs 7500 square feet while each additional family requires 3000 square feet. Charles Wald urged extending parking restrictions to the entire business district beyond the current C south end, noting future demand and urging towns to plan ahead. (Continued on page 5)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wald
Main St
Salt St
Main
Wright St
Rittman
Rittman High Assigns New Football Coach
Doty M. Dipper named football coach at Rittman High replacing Ashton Hall. Dipper, 25, a Muskingum College graduate, previously coached at Rocky River Junior High and played college football. Hall, who has led the program since 1940, will remain as assistant coach and basketball coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doty M. Dipper
Rottman Digg Secion
Web Dauenstein
Nots
Rattan
Henijor Rid
Rocky River
Dupper
1Szmarrivtaamt
Uhrichville High School
Ashton—Hall
Rittman
Hauenstein
Hall
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Mildred Burnett
Burnett
Amber of Commerce
Inisterial Association
Superintendent of Schools
Rittmsin
Bartlett Flower
Brenneman 'Brothers Grocery
Brown Cleaners, Inc
J. W. Fiye Co
Gillman Funeral Home
Hershey and Rohrer, Inc
McConnell’s Firestone
McConnell's Shell Service
Glen Mar
James Barr
Lewis K. Burnette
Diana Theatre
Vacation Bible School
Costin
Loraine Copley
Music of All Nations
Ateh
Robert Davis
Lester Bekert
JW Pirye
Economs
United Nations Lla
United Nations
Ce Council
Heopal Hospital
Herbert Marklees
Millarel Watts
Cletus
Dlackson
Hascudned
Pyrtney
Thor
Lenean
Phe
Bast Mullins
Vinshatlyple Bay
Witertins
Vagne Looser
Ruby Pulley
Delmiar O. Cott
Ieee
Rages
Raywmond Rallee
Melvin L. Kennedy
Kate Kauffman
Akrone
Carl Ochler
Eien Gearhart
Ochler
W. Ohio Ave
Rohnert Rang, Srr
Lakeside Hospital
Cleveland
Herschel Ristey
Mrs
Samuel_Risley
Brookfield
Wadsworth Hospital
Ily
Rittman High
Army
Don W._Dupper
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