07 Sep 1966
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1966
Page
1
A humorous fable about an overworked ant fined for over harvesting grass contrasts with a long list of local travel visits, hospital stays, leave from service, and family announcements. Readers see oblique moral lessons beside parish-level updates on residents from Inglewood to Orrville and Buckeye Lake.
David Wright and William Holt announce additional members for the Cit izens Committee guiding the school bond vote in Rittman. They stress the effort is vital for local education and invite more volunteers to join the group across roles from Public information to Speakers Bureau and PTA liaison.
Services for Elizabeth A McGorry of 97 South First were held at St Ann's Catholic Church. She died Sunday at Wadsworth Rittman Hospital after a week as a patient. A St Ann's Altar Society member, she lived in Rittman 40 years, born in Mansfield. Surviving: two sons Paul Joseph of Rittman and John of Twinsburg, two daughters Mary Kathryn and Jeanne of Rittman, two sisters Clara Taylor of Columbus and Mary Yost of Canton, four grandchildren. Burial was in Rittman Cemetery with Rev Dennis Farr officiating.
Reports describe vandals damaging property in Sunset Heights and the north section of Rittman. They took bathing suits, scattered pins, spread charcoal, damaged a bird bath, overturned benches, pried a paint can lid, and spilled paint as barking dogs woke residents. Police are on alert for further incidents.
The 1966 67 United Fund goal is 15325 announced by campaign chair Ben Bodager. American Cancer Society joins UF with 1000, Red Cross up to 3300, Boy Scouts 2400, Girl Scouts 2000, Salvation Army up 100, Goodwill 500, Union funds. several agencies receive increases while two drop out. allocations decided by UF committee from agency budget requests.
The Rittman PTA Festival kicks off with a queen pageant at 1 p.m. at North Street School blacktop. A Rittman High freshman to senior girl will be crowned based on PTA memberships sold in her name. Voting runs during the festival. memberships cost 50 cents per person or $1 per couple and count as one vote each.
The Rittman Board of Education will hold a meeting on Wednesday September 14 at 7 p m in the home economics room at Rittman High School.
City sets new landfill hours 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Saturday for Rittman and Milton Township residents. Closed Sundays and holidays. United Disposal Co. operates under a five year lease. No dumping charge for residents or businesses delivering trash. Haulers pay a small fee.
Rittman swimming pool will remain open Saturday September 10 and Sunday September 11 and again Saturday September 17 and Sunday 18 weather permitting according to an announcement by City Manager M J Gosney.
Three area students received diplomas at summer quarter commencement at Ohio State University in Columbus. Olivia Turner Gandy and Terry A. Steele of Creston and Larry E. Chase of Sterling earned degrees. Gandy earned a Master of Science, Steele a Master of Arts, and Chase a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. Dr. Phillip R. Shriver, president of Miami University, delivered the commencement address. Exercises were held in St. John Arena.
Rittman Community Fund members meet Thursday at 7 30 in Community Services Building for the first fall and winter session.
Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Rauschenburg of Sterling learned from the defense department that their son Marine Pvt. Douglas Rauschenburg was killed in action in Vietnam. The family had just received a letter from him stating he had arrived in Vietnam after enlisting earlier this year.
Rollin S. Cy Jones Sr 56 died of a heart attack at a city hall meeting. He was a 30 year Rittman volunteer firefighter and honorary member, Boy Scout official, Legion member, and former Lions Club member. He served in World War II and worked 33 years at Packaging Corporation of America. He resided in Rittman 40 years. survived by wife Edith, son Rollin Jr, daughter Barbara, siblings, and parents. Burial at Rittman Cemetery.
Police records show multiple fines for driving while intoxicated speed reckless operation and related offenses. Names include John W Maynard Michael J Copley Raymond J Moyer and many others with penalties ranging from 10 to 100 dollars plus costs and occasional jail or license suspensions.
Two young men fell from the Morton Salt Company's north warehouse roof in Doylestown while painting. Scott Hilty and Gary Davis were taken by ambulance to Wadsworth Rittman Hospital with possible broken bones. both remained conscious as of press time.
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