26 Sep 1963
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1963
Page
1
The column comments on signs of a coming severe winter with caterpillars in woolly coats and crickets numerous. It notes late harvest moon, thick nut shells and corn husks, and restlessness in barns and pastures as farmers anticipate cold weather. The author hints at preparing, inviting readers to do the same.
The Chorbas the Lew Burnetts and the Lin Williams return from Groton Connecticut and Long Island Sound. Lin led early but Lew caught a six pound porgy to tilt the contest. The trio were declared winners as wives shopped nearby.
The 1963 United Fund drive in Rittman adds division chairs including Roger Hessidence for Industrial, Carl Bradford for Professional with captains Rev James Watt Thomas Smoot William Walker and Rev Dean Donaldson. Campaign starts Oct 16 with a $12,675 goal for 10 agencies.
Rittman council discussed annexing land north of the city limits amid requests for water service. Harold Kollert sought lines to his property just outside the boundary. officials said lines could not be extended unless within limits and assessed. Residents previously rejected annexation but a councilman predicted growth and eventual joining within years.
A five member zoning committee led by Sylvan Wiles votes 9 5 to place zoning on the November 1964 ballot. The plan aims to control land use amid fears of state and county takeover and local gains from orderly zoning. Farmers express concerns about restrictions, while others see zoning as a step to protect property values and guide development. Public hearings will precede the ballot, with surveys and resolutions to be prepared starting Oct 8.
Rittman Community Fund formed a committee to draft a constitution and planned to elect officers on Tuesday October 15. Ex officio members include Mayor Orla Houglan and Rev F D Donaldon. The fund assists short term needy cases until other agencies provide long term help and is set to receive $1000 yearly under United Fund plans.
The Rittman Booster Club announces a white elephant sale this Saturday starting at 1 p m. It will be staged at the vacant lot beside the First Baptist Church on West Ohio Avenue. Donations are sought and may be arranged with Slin Wilmot at 925 5147.
Public hearings on the $25 million Chippens Watershed project were recessed to 9 am October 15 by Common Pleas Judges Adrian Miller and Windsor Kellogg. The first rounds of the legal challenge over benefit charges and damages occurred in New Philadelphia with 117 property owners represented by attorneys.
An infant born at Orrville Hospital died shortly after birth. The service was attended by family including Mr and Mrs Delbert Killou and Rev Al Rudolph of Baptist Temple. The article notes the family residence at 183 Wright Street and mentions related condolences from community members.
The Rittman Press has been awarded the contract to print election ballots in Wayne County for the third straight year. The firm bid 2 959 dollars, 830 dollars below the nearest competitor. A total of 165000 ballots will be printed.
Rittmanites prepare for a Friday homecoming event with senior Nancy Schmeltzer to be crowned queen by tri captains Dave Gish Tom Calabria and Bob McComas. Attendants Mary Bordacs and Jackie Moyer join the queen’s procession chosen by the football team.
Arnos proposes a 15 percent annual gas rate increase for residential customers, raising the minimum bill from 150 to 33 dollars and boosting current charges over four years. City officials illustrate impacts with a hypothetical consumer, showing rising monthly bills under the plan.
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