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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1968
Page
2
A Rittman area family received word from the United States Army that their son is missing in action. Officials advised the family not to release any information about the case, prompting questions about government handling of war coverage in Vietnam.
Mrs Hazel McConnell asks why Rittman and Sterling residents can call each other toll free while nearby Wooster Orrville lines reach Shreve Smithville and Apple Creek toll free. She notes improved service but seeks explanation for long distance charges.
Principal Miriam Roth announces blue red and white ribbon winners across grades two to five at West Hill School. Multiple named students from each grade receive blue red and white ribbons for their spelling contest performance.
Rotary Exchange student Chris Williams describes leaving Argentina for the United States after finger surgery. She recounts hospital treatment in Akron and cast changes, mentions family, friends, and a farewell party with about 70 people, noting gifts and well wishes from her hosts and Rotary contacts.
A friend writes about Civic Improvement pictures and a party this Friday in BA with an orchestra. He mentions studying in BA, meeting at Apostolos, translating a speech he wrote, and plans to call from his uncle's house to confirm flight dates and JFK connections for a Cleveland trip. He expresses longing to return home after ten months abroad.
Mrs J Stefanica to be installed as president of the American Legion Auxiliary on Monday June 10 with Dora Wright conducting. Officers include Catherine Twinem first vice president Ivan Ramsier second vice president Robert Wenger secretary John Hodovan treasurer W Bodager chaplain Marie Presser sergeant at arms Joseph Wald color bearer Herald Miller historian Walter Sommer pianist. Gold Star luncheon May 21 at 1 pm at Wooster American Legion Home guest speaker Mrs James E Warner. Viet Nam slides shown at meeting. District summer convention June 2 Wyellsville. department convention July 12 13 14 Columbus. Delegates named. alternates Hodovan Miller Sherrick. Prize winner Joseph Wald. Hostesses Wenger Bodager Stefanica.
Glen H. Thill 60 of Mt. Vernon died after a heart attack. Funeral services were held Friday in Mt. Vernon for the husband of Grace Brenneman of Rittman with burial Monday in Los Angeles California. Mrs Thill is daughter of Mrs. W M Brenneman and sister of Mrs. John J Williams of Rittman. She formerly owned McConnel Nursing Home Wooster.
Moose and Women of the Moose organize fundraising activities to raise money for band uniforms in a commemorative event. Local members coordinate to support the school band through events and contributions.
All Cub Scouts of Pack 3400 will assemble for the Memorial Day parade at 10 am on Erie Street. The summer program includes a baseball game on Saturday June 15 and a Lions Club picnic on Monday June 24.
The Loyal Order of Moose marks its twentyfourth anniversary with a fish fry at Maibach Woods on Friday June 21 at 7 30. Tickets are 1 75 from members to fund Rittman High School Band uniforms. A chicken dinner is planned for Saturday June 8 from 5 30 to 8 p m. Women of the Moose will install new officers Sunday June 16 at 2 p m at the Moose Home.
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