29 Nov 1972
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1972
Page
1
A quirky note introduces a book titled 36 Ways to fix Leftover Turkey. The item then lists multiple local birth announcements and upcoming birthdays and anniversaries for residents of Rittman and nearby areas, including families of Norris, Williams, Keck, Perry, and others, with dates in November and early December and details on hospitals and relatives.
In 1808 the West Quoddy Light, Maine’s northern beacon, included America’s first fog warning device. A lighthouse keeper received sixty dollars extra on top of a 300 dollar yearly pay for striking a 500 pound bell during frequent foggy days.
Highway Safety Director Pete O Grady urges proper belt use across the hip bones for safety and comfort. He notes belts can save lives and advises avoiding overly restrictive movements.
William F. Weselek, manager for Columbia Gas of Ohio in Rittman, is promoted to Shelby manager effective Jan 1 1973. C Carl Hughes of Crooksville will succeed him and oversee Rittman Creston Seville and surrounding areas. Weselek, born in Cleveland, educated at Lodi High and the University of Akron, has served with the company since 1957. He is active in local civic groups, lives with his wife Barbara at 311 Rufener St in Rittman, and has four sons. Hughes began with the company in 1947, rose to his present post in 1952, and serves on multiple local boards in Crooksville. He and his wife Wyona reside at 321 N Buckeye St with two daughters.
A string of weekend accidents in the Rittman area injured several people. Diana Resecker and Gardee Neff were in a collision on Stewart Drive near Mennonite Road sending Neff to Wadsworth Rittman Hospital. John Hamilton, driving fast in a 1965 Chevrolet on County Road 70, left the road, overturned, and suffered minor injuries. cited for speed for conditions. Harold E. Marty, on County Road 60, hit a stop sign at 504 and a house, then was hospitalized at Wayne General and cited for DWI.
A new weekly magazine The Weekender expands the newspaper group's coverage. Lin Williams edits The Weekender and moves World At Large from the editorial page. The Weekender will feature exclusive national international commentary background stories and humor with content from Copley News Service Toronto Telegram Syndicate and Kyodo News Service.
Jay Griffith former president of Kittman City Council died Friday evening at Wooster Community Hospital after an illness. He served on Rittman City Council from 1966 to 1970 and was elected again this month to fill a vacancy. He supported HUD housing, the Civic Center plan, and Route 57 development. Survived by wife Jerry, son Jack, daughter Nancy Gostlin, siblings, and four grandchildren. Services were held Monday at First Brethren Church with burial in Rittman Cemetery.
Due to the death of Count y oilman Jay Griffith the council meeting scheduled for Monday evening was cancelled. No date has been set for the meeting.
The Buckeye Garden Club hosts its annual bazaar on Friday December 1 at Wright's Drug Store in Rittman. Hours run 9 am to 9 pm with Christmas items, ornaments, wreaths, decorations, and baked goods. Proceeds support the club’s beautification projects in Rittman.
Rittman Indians basketball begins the season at home versus Waynedale with a reserve game at 7 pm. A Christmas Bazaar is set for Wrights Drug Store.
The 1972 United Fund Campaign ended with a Dutch Treat dinner at Williams Restaurant. Chairman Tom Sparks announced the drive reached 94 percent of its $21,000 goal, totaling $19,842.38. Sparks thanked organizers including Allen Broadhurst and Morton Salt for publicizing and aiding the campaign. United Fund president Bob Gillman praised Sparks and Thelma Gwaltney, who has served 11 years, and announced the annual meeting in January to elect officers.
Orders will be taken for the Rittman School yearbook until Friday December 1. No orders after that date. Books will be on sale at the school in June. To order, call the high school office. A deposit of at least half three dollars twenty five cents must be placed at the time of order.
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