17 Mar 1971
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1971
Page
1
A letter traces Beallsville's wartime losses and asks where the young men have gone while noting the town's small size and shared sorrow. It ties school memories to cemetery views, and mentions alumni plans for May and the ongoing impact of national events on a tight community.
The School Board voted to appropriate 1,702,102 for 1971, while a Citizens Forum is planned for Saturday in Rittman from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. The forum aims to inform residents how money is spent and how agencies operate, encouraging direct citizen discussion with officials and agency staff.
West Hill fifth graders toured Civil War history via a film and live reenactment by the 5th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Robert Glazier, a high school teacher and Civil War rifle team member, explained 1861 mobilization, uniforms, weapons, loading, and battlefield conditions to students, including anecdotes on accuracy, supplies, and a parade in Elyria.
The 1971 appropriation in Rittman is split into five funds with salaries dominating, totaling 89 percent. Instructors’ pay for the district is $809,909, with other salaries and fixed charges in the general fund. The board moved to bid a new 34 ton pickup, approved bonds, and recognized retiring teachers Miss Irvin and Mrs Leaman after long careers.
The Rittman Instrumental Department presents a band concert Sunday March 21 at 3 p.m. in the Middle School Gym. Admission is 1 for adults and 75 cents for students. Tickets are sold by band members and the program features Holiday Fanfare and March Portrait Heritage West Overature in B flat English Suite Chimes of Liberty French Horn Frappe with featured players and a trombone quartet also performing Tarantella.
Ray Mullett and Glen Griffin announce Glen Ray Marine opening near April first at 272 South Main Street. The store will offer Mercury outboard motors Star Craft boats Teenee trailers with sales and service, and plan to seek state licenses and air application after factory schools.
Myron H Steiner 68 of Creston died from a heart attack Friday at Wadsworth Rittman Hospital. A Wheaton College graduate 1929 he taught in Pandora Leesville Canton and Rittman and served as Wayne County Commissioner 1963 1970. Survived by wife Ruth three sons three daughters a brother and three sisters. Services Monday 2 pm at Smithville Brethren Church with burial in Smithville Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 2 4 and 7 9 pm at Gillman Funeral Home and one hour before the service at the church.
Army Specialist Four Joseph H. Kammers 22 son of Loretta J. Kelly of Rittman Ohio received the Army Commendation Medal near Qui Nhon Vietnam for meritorious service while serving as a clerk in the 282nd Signal Company 41st Signal Battalion 21st Signal Group Presenting the award was Capt James R Ballcom Jr and Kammers father Lloyd Kammers of Grand Rapids Michigan
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