Chipmunk returns home while family away in vacation
A Rittman family reports a late chipmunk inhabiting their house during a vacation absence. The piece notes the animal’s presence and quick change in size, with no sighting to date. The article also lists visitors from Rittman to Lacon Illinois including Sister Virginia Rohrer and family, and mentions several travel and family events in Ohio, Florida, and Hawaii.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Shook
Rittman
Lacon
Illinois
Virginia Rohrer
Wade Rohrers
Richard L. Hammond
Tracy Lyn
Amy Graber
Virginia
St. Joseph Nursing Home
Linois
Adult Education Classes Begin in Fall
Fall classes for the continuing Rittman Adult Education program begin September 1. A student may start anytime, with sign-up on Wednesdays at 6 30 p.m. For more information call Mr. Cecil at 925 8015 during working hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Mr. Cecil
Debbie Widmer Crowned Apple Festival Queen
Debbie Widmer, a Rittman High junior, was crowned Apple Festival Queen 1976 by prior queen Susie Davis. First runner-up was Dottie Moore with Carol Morgan second and Kathy Alford third. Pageant sponsors included Wayne Auto Parts, Eva Artrip, Gloria's, United Steel Workers Local 12081, Morton Salt, and Three Arts Club with Garden Club throne booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman High
Debbie Widmer
Rittman
Debbie
Susie Davis
Dottie Moore
Carol Morgan
Kathy Alford
Dale Widmer
Lincoln Drive
Wayne Auto Parts
Napa
Dottie
Garry Moore
North
Eugene Alford
Sheets Road
Chippewa High
United Steel Workers of America
Morton Salt Company
Sam Genovese
Three Arts Club
Academy Hosts Open House at Calvary Christian Academy
Calvary Christian Academy at 615 Trease Road Wadsworth hosts open house September 3 to 6 from 9 am to 7 pm. The academy, a ministry of Calvary Baptist Church Rittman, opens grades 1 through 8 on September 8. Call 335-6865 or 925-5506 for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Christian Academy
Trease Road
Wadsworth
Calvary Baptist Church
Rittman
Largest Parade In Festival History
Clouds threatened a postponement yet the festival parade began grandly before heavy rains halted the last units about an hour in. Parade winners include best equipment pumper Wadsworth and best rescue vehicle Canaan Township. best colors Shirleyettes. band Sharps and Sharpettes. antique cars Clyde Myers and Avery Kinch. Pet and Pooch Parade honors awarded in multiple cat, dog, and unusual animal categories with grand prize to the skunk entry James Wall along with other top animals. Indoor I Love America pageant repeated with Community Bicentennial Chorus and Orchestra. Raffle and prize drawings listed winners, plus school supplies distribution dates and prices for kindergarten and grade one through eight.
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Wadsworth
Canaan Township
Doylestown
Shirleyettes
Sharps
Sharpettes
Clyde Myers
Avery Kinch
Musical Knights
Dale Price
al Khaf Temple
Rhonda Acres
Donnie Burkhart
Toni Ann Christian
LuAnn Ferrer
Patricia Watkins
Paul Burkhart
LuAnn Forrer
Orin Grosjean
Julie Daubenmire
Dottie Hilsheimer
Terri Gillespie
Denny Schultz
Mickey Shankland
Chris Hall
Community Bicentennial Chorus
Paul Wheeler
Carol Widmer
Gary Miller
Dwayne Buckingham
Dale Amstutz
Tom Flynn
Bill Tester, Sr
Bill Lybrandt
Water Rates Explained To Council Meeting
At the Rittman City Council session scheduled for 7 30 p m Monday September 13 Wayne Koons of the Mc Donald Corporation will interpret the council proposed water rate adjustment. Local residents concerned with the water system should attend this informational meeting.
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Rittman City
Wayne Koons
McDonald Corporation
Rittmanites
Area Schools Open Sept 8 for 1976 77 year
Area districts Rittman Chippewa Wayne County Joint Vocational School and Norwayne announce opening for Wednesday September 8. Rittman High begins at 8 a.m. with 3 18 p.m. day. North Street North Street Annex West Hill start 8 30 a.m. for K 5 ending 2 30 p.m. Rittman Middle 8 00 a.m. to 2 50 p.m. Lunch prices range 0.45 for most, high school lunch 0.90, extra milk 0.05. Separate food items available.
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Rittman
Chippewa
Wayne County Joint Vocational School
Norwayne
Rittman High School
North Street
North Street Annex
West Hill
Apostolic Home Open House On September 6 1976
The Apostolic Christian Home Inc announces an open house for its new facility on Monday September 6 1976 from 10 00 a m to 6 00 p m. Located on Steiner Road two miles south of Rittman Ohio just west of Route 57A. The opening results from Akron Mansfield and Rittman congregations uniting in vision planning and building to serve the aged of the Apostolic Christian Faith and the general community.
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The
Apostolic Christian Home, Inc
Steiner Road
Rittman
Ohio
Akron
Mansfield
Apostolic Christian Faith
PTO To Meet At Rittman High School Library
The Rittman PTO will meet on Thursday September 2 at 7 30 p m in the high school library. An officer installation is planned as part of the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Pto
P.T.O
North Street
Rotary
United Methodist Church
Norwayne and Rittman High School Scrimmages Set
Community calendar lists Rittman and Norwayne football scrimmages on September 1 with Northwest High School and Black River, plus Norwayne hosting a 7:30 p.m. pass. P T O and faculty meetings noted with school events and Labor Day adjournments.
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Norwayne High School
Rittman High School
Black River
Ashland-Wayne CAC Dissolves Board
The Ashland-Wayne Community Action Commission dissolves its joint board after a final meeting to divide assets. Ashland County gains all equipment and a newer van, with Ashland to receive 3,000 now and 9,000 later if a state grant letter confirms it. Head Start funds total 119,000 with Ashland responsible for 25 percent after expenses. The joint Head Start serves 35 of 140 children. The arrangement hinges on state confirmation and may end joint operations between Ashland and Wayne counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland-Wayne Community Action Commission
Ashland County
Kno-Ho-Co Community Action Commission
Knox
Holmes
Coshocton
Wayne County
Ashland
General Fund
CB Radio Stolen and Local Incidents on August Dates
A water ballooning incident on Rufener Extension and Briarhill endangered a motorist when a van was struck and the driver lost control. A CB radio was stolen from an unlocked vehicle on Nautilus Lane. An entry on South Main Street pried a door latch and $65 was taken. Ice bags were stolen from Stop- N-Go. David L. Wrugler backed into Steve W. Damsa’s car in a parking lot. Iva F. Stemen turned left into a vehicle, report continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufener Extension
Briarhill
Nautilus Lane
Agust
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