Honor Roll Adds Six More War Service Members
The Press notes six new names to the community honor roll of armed forces. Merle Heffelman, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Heffelman, helped as a color bearer in a Memorial Day parade after Marines training. Celeste Kamp Rich served in the Army Nursing Corps in the Pacific and now resides in Rittman with her son. Other additions include Charles Lee Lester, Schindler, Frank Stetson, and Clayton Stetson, bringing the total to more than 750.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Heffelman
Charles Heffelman
Marines
N. Main St
Celeste Kamp Rich
Army ‘Nursing Corps
Pacific
Air Corps
Rittman
Charles Lee Lester Schindler
Frank Stetson
Clayton Stetson
Reunions Begin Sunday in Central Park Rittman
Central Park in Rittman opens Sunday with the first pavilion reservation for a reunion season. The June schedule lists Large Pavilion events on June 3 10 17 24 for Dressler Fixler Mougey Hartzler Plank and Burkett families while Small Pavilion hosts Deneke Open Burkett Open on June 10 and 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Central Park
Dressler
Fixler
Mougey
Hartzler-Plank
Deneke
Burkett
Memorial Day Ceremony Draws Large crowd in Ashland
A Memorial Day program at the cemetery followed a lengthy parade led by the high school band and autos from the Legion Rotary and Lions. Dr. Raymond Bixler of Ashland College spoke as the crowd heard Gettysburg address by Dora Wright and a firing squad memorial for Navy and World War II dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Bixler
Ashland College
Cemetery
Main St
Erne St
Legion
Auxiliary
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Cub Scouts
D of A
Navy
Gold Star
Rotary
Lions
R. D. Wenger
Etree
Teresa Zvada
Davidson
Dora Wright
John Baldwin
Walter, Keating
A. M. Wenger
Marriage Applications Listed for Nelson Adams and Others
Nelson Adams a rubber worker and farmer of Doylestown and Dolores Stewart of Doylestown file for marriage. Raymond E. Rohr a farmer from Rittman and Mary Catherine Mumaw an assistant cook of Weilersville also apply for marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Adams
Dolores Stewart
Doylestown
Raymond E. Rohr
Rittman
Mary Catherine Mumaw
Weilersville
Sheedy-Zimmerman Property Transfer in Doyles Town
Ralph W. and Elva Sheedy sell to Paul F. and Etta C. Zimmerman one lot in the village of Doyles town for 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph W
Elva Sheedy
Paul F
Etta C. Zimmerman
Doylestown
Service notes highlight WW II commendations and discharges
Sgt Russell Riggs of North Third Street earns a Marine Corps commendation for meritorious service in the South Pacific with the 4th Tank Battalion during Saipan and Tinian operations. Other notes include Pvt Robert H. West’s furlough departure to Camp Beale, Edward Plirman’s medical discharge after 31.4 years service, and Sgt Anthony J. Stanger receiving his fifth bronze battle star for European Theater campaigns with the 438th Troop Carrier Group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Riggs
L K. Riggs
N. Third St
Marine Corps
South Pacific
Saipan
Tinian
Marianas Islands
Riggs
Rittman High School
Ernest R Riggs
H and S Co
4Th Tank Bn
4Th Marine Div
Edward Plirman
Margaret Pirman
Army
Percy Jones Hospital
Fort Custer
Michigan
Anthony J. Stanger
Joseph Stanger
R. D
Doylestown
Stanger
438Th Troop Carrier Group
France
Normandy
Rome- Arno
Germany
Hawkins and Ho Bell Enter Navy Boot Camp
Charles Hawkins and Jack Ho bell, R H S graduating class members, were sworn into the U S Navy two weeks ago and permitted to stay for graduation. They left Friday for Great Lakes for boot training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hawkins
Jack Hobell
R H. S
U. S. Navy
Great Lakes
Marvin Hummel Elected County C E Director
At the Spring Christian Endeavor Convention held Sunday afternoon April 29 in Smithville Brethren Church Marvin Hummel was elected for a one year term to fill an unexpired seat. Jean Milford’s term remains active and undetermined. The Rittman United Brethren Society provided special music at the Junior Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Brethren Church
Smithville
Marvin Hummel
Jean Milford
Kanehl New President of Cost Accountants Akron Chapter
F. O. Kanehl comptroller of the Ohio Boxboard Co. will serve as president of the Akron Chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants for the year starting June 1. Other officers elected include C W Christman, W. E. Rohde, M. E Zaveson and several directors from major Akron firms. Kanehl, retiring Rotary president and Boy Scout committee chair, has been comptroller at Ohio Boxboard since 1940 after-coming from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. Kanehl
Ohio Boxboard Co
Akron
National Association of Cost Accountants
Kanehl
C W Christman
International Business _Machines
W. E. Rohde
C. P. Kettler
Marchant Calculating Machine Co
J. C. Silvester
the Comptometer Co
R. W. Bevington
Peoples Hospital
F W. Powers
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
J. E. Caldwell
Goodyear Aircraft Corp
C. M Reinherr
Co. V. Cox
General Tire & Rubber Co
K. B Fishpaw
Akron Pure Milk Co
Kernehl
Rotary Club
Boy Scout Committee
Rittman Planning Commission
Chicago
Vacation Bible School Opens June 4 at Primary School
The Community Vacation Bible School for all children opens Monday morning June 4 at the Primary school on North Mains. Clara Hawkins will be dean with Mary Willems in charge of Beginners Evelyn Smith leads the Primary and Arnet Smith the Juniors. Neal Milford and Marlene Echols are playground directors. The two week session ends with a closing service Monday night June 18 at the United Brethren Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Mains
Clara Hawkins
Mary Willems
Evelyn Smith
Arnet Smith
Neal Milford
Marlene Echols
United Brethren Church
Snyder Family Visit Spends Weekend in Raymond Snyder Home
Mrs Russell Snyder and children Bruce and Penny Lou of Bryan along with Russell Dale Snyder a sailor from Baltimore spent the weekend staying with the Raymond Snyder household visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Snyder
Bruce and
Penny Lou
Bryan
Russell Dale Snyder
Baltimore, Maryland
Raymond Snyder
Charles Homer Lee Leaves Navy Pier Furlough
Charles Homer Lee, secretary, departed Wednesday after a 10 day furlough with friends and relatives. He is listed at Navy Training School, Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Homer Lee
Navy Tra. School
Navy Pier
Chicago
Illinois
New Dress for the Press
The Rittman Press reveals an unexpected move to a tabloid format this week due to mechanical difficulties. The larger pages provide more space but may revert to standard size next week, with readers asked to expect changes for about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Press
Recreation softball league opens season under Clyde Kin dig
The summer public recreation program began Monday evening with Director Clyde Kin dig opening the league. Results show Dodgers over Reds and Giants over Phillies on Monday, Yanks over Indians and Senators over Browns on Tuesday. Jim Kanehl hit the first homer of the season. Next week’s schedule lists Gilns vs Dodgers and Reds vs Phillies, then Senators vs Indians and Browns vs Yankees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Kindig
Dodgers
Reds
Giants
Phillies
Yanks
Indians
Senators
Browns
Jim Kanehl
Gilns
Yankees
Lions Elect Leonard Over New President
The Lions club elected Leonard Over of the Ohio Boxboard Co accounting department as president for the coming year at Monday night's meeting. Other officers include Melvin Beery first vice president James Hile second vice president W H Ha uenstein third vice president Ivan King secretary C L Norton treasurer Ed Reffert Lion tamer Willard Hilty tail twister Charles Rohrer H L Davidson O A Houglan directors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Leonard Over
Ohio Boxboard Co
Melvin Beery
James Hile
W. H. Hauenstein
O. P
Ivan King
C. L. Norton
Ed Reffert
Willard Hilty
Charles Rohrer
H. L. Davidson
O. A. Houglan
W H Robison dies at daughter's home in Burbank
William Henry Robison aged 78 dies Saturday afternoon at 3 30 at the home of his daughter Mrs David Walters in Ganyardst He had lived in the area for seven years A service was held at 2 15 in the U B Church in Burbank with Rev W E Price officiating and he was buried in Burbank Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry Robison
David Walters
Rittman High School Band Meeting Planned For Tuesday
The Rittman High School Band will meet at the high school on Tuesday evening at 7 to plan summer activities. Members will receive year end awards and discuss upcoming events. The Unicon Buyers Club also plans a regular meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Association Hall with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman High School
Unicon Buyers Club
Asiiion Hall
Children’s Day Exercises at United Brethren Church
The United Brethren Church of Sterling hosts Children’s Day this Sunday June 3 at 10 45 a m with the theme Truths by the Wayside and Mrs Alice Adams in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church of
Sterling
Alice Adams
Cleanup Days Planned Week of June 10 by City Crew
City council set cleanup days for the week of June 10. A west-to-east sweep will collect rubbish in containers at the curb or in alleys over four days. Lytle Oil Co will begin street cleaning as preparatory grading and patching advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lytle Oil Co
Sterling Ave
Eri
Wadsworth Road
Grandview Ave
Henry Lear
N. State St
7th War Loan BOX 8CORE E Bond Sales
Box 8CORE E Bond sales reached 63 225 dollars with total sales 75 125 dollars. The quota of sales is unclear but the message urges continued effort to meet targets. The note reflects wartime bond drives and fundraising totals.
Child Health Conference Set for Friday at Rittman High
Aimed at children entering school this fall, a free conference at Rittman High School on Friday, June 1 offers physical exams by physicians. Doctors will note health improvements and provide recommendations. Free literature and pamphlets also available. parents urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman High School
Bowers Stop Delivery Of Reduced Pork
C J Bowers Inc of Marshallville halted meat deliveries to retail customers Saturday May 26 and the sales organization is dissolved during the meat crisis. The plant lost half its quota under the War Food Administration point plan and the OPA enforces the cut from 500 to 250 hogs weekly affecting Rittman pressings Co which relies on Bowers pork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Bowers, Inc
Marshallville
Bowers
War Food Administration
OPA
Pfaltzgrafs
Rittman
Rittman Pression Co
Leo Haley
Change of address notice for James Wenger and others
Change of address filed by James 8 Wenger and 1/c (R.M.) Com 3rd Fleet Flag Allowance at Fleet iPost Office in San Francisco California. Updated mailing location for military personnel and associated units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James 8. Wenger
R.M
Fleet
San Francisco
Calif
Also Mentioned on This Page
Central Park
Robert H. West
ASF Replacement Depot
Camp Beale
California
C. E
F. C. Kanehl
Vacation Bible School
W. H. Robison
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