Rittman to Host Bellville in Gala Homecoming Friday
After a 7 0 loss to Orrville last week Rittman hosts Bellville for a Friday night game at 8 o clock amid homecoming festivities Vida Polize will lead ceremonies with the Rittman High School band in new uniforms A post game dance with an orchestra is planned Rittman is favored slightly despite Bellville s two big ends and a T formation attack with injuries mounting for Rittman coach Hall fields a lineup led by Amrose at quarterback Eddie Poholski left half and Gardace at right half
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Orrville
Rittman
Bellville
Vida Polize
Rittman High School
Millersburg
Hall
Hadley
Whims
Floyd Poholsk
Bill Hardgrove
Greer
Fouts
Berger
Woyat
Shook
Lambert
Ambrose
Eddie Poholski
Lunter
Gardace
Chipps extend perfect run with 35–6 win at Doylestown
Doylestown's Chipps push to 22 straight wins after defeating Orrville 35 to 6 last Friday. Vern Dannemiller and Denny Gatehouse each scored two touchdowns as the team extends its unbeaten streak that dates back to 1947, with Dalton the closest challenger in a prior tie.
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Doylestown
Chipps
Orrville
Donal Fulton
Chipp
Vern Dannemiller
Denny Gatehouse
Dalton
You Don’t Register Here In Rittman
Wayne county residents do not need to register to vote in the November election though many readers asked at the Rittman Press about local registration. The article notes city booth officials may misidentify residents and outsiders, or double voters.
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Rittman
Wayne County
Akron
Cleveland
Rittman Press Office
Booth
Power outage planned for parts of Rittman on Oct 2
Electricity will be off next Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. for sections in Rittman including State St from the old primary school south and Seneca and Medina Sts from College St south. Industrial Ave from Brookside Dr south and Ohio Ave from the square east to Charlie's Puddle.
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Rittman
State St
Seneca and
Medina Sts
College St
Industrial Ave
Brookside Dr
Ohio Ave
Charlie's Puddle
Grant St
Murdock Dr
Bad Break Costs Indians In Narrow Loss To Orrville
Orrville built a 7-0 win on a late break when a Tackle Perkins and Lyneman recovered a fumbled run and returned it for the only touchdown. Rittman passed well eight attempts and six completions but miscues and penalties hampered scoring chances.
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Rittman
Indians
Orrville
Red Riders
Varsity Fellowship Invites Rittman Youth After Football Game
All young people from local churches in Rittman are invited to a Varsity Fellowship at First Baptist Church after Friday night’s football game. Miss Betty Widmer and Miss June Trogdon will lead games, Rev Albert Henry will oversee devotions, and refreshments will be served at the close.
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Rittman
First Baptist
Betty Widmer
June Trogdon
Albert Henry
Confusion Over Player Injury In Local Game
The report clarifies an injury mix up at a recent football game. Floyd Confuse was hurt with an elbow issue while Eddie Pools attended the event, as spectators had mistaken Eddie for his injured brother.
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Eddie
Floyd
Eveyone
Legion Meeting Invites Veterans Tuesday at Legion Hall
All Legionnaires and veterans are invited to a special meeting at the Legion Hall Tuesday evening October 3. Congressman John McSwernes of Wooster will be the speaker.
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Legion Hall
Tueday
John McSwernes
Wooster
Indianstill Football Shows Offense Power And Spirit
The team displayed strong offense and spirited play as blocking still needs polish. The backfield moved smoothly and the squad showed notable energy throughout the game.
Booster Club Sale Starts Friday At Homecoming Game
Booster Club tickets go on sale Friday night at the Homecoming game. Prices are 5 for students and 1 for others. The club works on a new project for the football field and aims to have it ready for Friday’s game with a hand operated board.
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Borsir Club
Rich Motors Receives Chrysler Medal of Merit
Rich Motors Inc. earned the Medal of Merit from Chrysler for outstanding service and customer relations. Jall employees and guests attended at the Oaks Tavern in Chippewa Lake where Harris and Harold Rich received the plaque, with remarks from Chrysler district manager John Czentar and Harris.
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Oaks Tavern
Chippewa Lake
Chrysler Corporation
Rich Motors Inc
Jall
Harris
Harold Rich
Donald Cole
Rich Motors
Deealer
William Davis
Gladys Rich
John Czentar
Chrysler
Rich
Rich Motors, Inc
C E Rhonemus
M R Ritter
Lewis Hoover
B Davidson
Elmer Cay
Niver
Recruiting Office Set Up Here at Rittman Post Office
The Marine Corps announced a recruiting office will be established at the Rittman Post Office every Monday from 2 to 2 45 pm. William Smith of Akron will be on duty to provide information on enlistments. Three and four year enlistments are offered. Sgt Smith notes enlistees may finish high school or college education while in service and may select a trade if qualified.
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Marine Corps
Rittman
William Smith
Akron
Sgt. Smith
Legion Membership Drive Sets Armistice Day Dinner Stakes
Howard A Bair Post American Legion sponsors a two team membership drive with 12 members each. The losing team buys a meal for the winners at the Legion Home on Armistice Day, while all new members are invited to the dinner free. Welfare and recreation committees are named with members Maslak Tompkins Breece Keating Toska Smith.
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Howard A Bair
American Legion
Roge
Hessidence
W V Keating
Legion
John Maslak
Henry Tompkins
John Breece
Walter Keating
Stanley Toska
Claud Smith
Overweight Trucks Cited by Mayor at City Council
Salt St. residents raised concerns about overloaded trucks. Mayor Hoover said five trucks were checked with the State Patrol Corporal Greider. two were significantly overweight and a third slightly, with no fines since it was a nonofficial check.
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Salt St
Hoover
Eet
Corporal Greider
Ie State Patrol
Heffelman
Brookfield
John Wenger
Jim Hile
Columbus
Bad Water Shortage Hits Doylestown
Doylestown faces an acute water shortage with schools closed since Wednesday to conserve the meager supply. The sanitary system is nonfunctional at schools due to low water. A newly dug well at 500 feet may be draining old wells but is not producing as expected. George S. Petit Inc. assists by pumping at night, supplying 26 000 gallons to the village tank. Public outlets are shut. most homes outside high areas still receive some water.
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Doylestown
George S. Petit Inc
Petit
Morton Salt Raises Wages After Labor Committee Meeting
Morton Salt Company will voluntarily raise wages effective October 1 after a meeting with Local 12081 United Mine Workers of America committee. The raise adds five cents per hour for hourly workers and a comparable increase for piece workers, with salaried employees also receiving a pay rise.
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United Mine Workers of America
Morton Salt Company
Fishing Derby Sponsored by Rittman Club This Sunday
The Fishing Derby will be held this Sunday October 1 at Charley’s Puddle starting at 1:00 pm. Open to children ages 6 to 12 with many prizes. The event is sponsored by the Rittman Rod and Gun Club supporting local recreational sports.
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Mkiddies
Charley’s Puddle
Rittman Rad and Gun Club
Rittman
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Perkins
Lyneman
Special Legion Meeting
Rittman Press
Morton
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