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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1972
Page
7
Four farm buildings and their contents valued at about 40000 were destroyed by fire on the former Maurice Doty farm on Ohio 60 south of New London. A trash fire watched by Mrs Doty and Frank Grubick spread, burning two barns a hog house a milk house and farm equipment. Ruggles Troy Volunteer Fire Department responded.
Norwalk firefighters answered five calls on Wednesday including three grass fires. The main blaze at 3:20 p.m. on South Norwalk Road burned a quarter mile of grass and brush, aided by a northeast wind. Two other grass fires were 8 Adams St and 68 Jefferson St started by open burning barrels or trash fires. A car fire near the Norwalk Bargain Center was a radiator hose failure, not smoke. An 11:40 p.m. alarm at Rotary Printing Co. proved a false alarm with no fire.
Dispositions in Willard Mayor's Court include Dolores M Mencias expelled registration fined 25 dollars plus court costs. Gary A Wallace Perrysville illegal parking posted 5 dollar bond. Santiago J Robles Willard speeding fined 10 dollars plus costs. Karyn J Henke Mansfield red light violation posted 15 dollars. Jeannette E Gates Shelby improper parking posted 5 dollar bond. Barbara W Gahr rural Willard speeding fined 25 dollars. Emile C Derny North Fairfield speeding fined 10 dollars. Ronald C Hill Willard Gary A Fink Willard parked on road posted 5 dollar bond. James D Mosley Willard proceedings listed.
Huron County Court in Norwalk records several dispositions. Chester Vegas of Fitchville is fined 100 dollars plus costs with 75 dollars suspended if no further violations within a year for depriving an animal of food. James E. Boyd of 134% Glover Sr. is fined 250 dollars plus costs, jailed three days, and has a six month license suspension for drunken driving. Michael R. Atkins of rural Willard speeds with 25 dollar bond forfeited. Jesse Bradford of 9 Grand Ave. speeds with 20 dollar bond. Wener F. Martin of Bellevue speeds with 30 dollar bond forfeited. Dallas Newton of 10 S Garden St. throws trash in water with 30 dollar waiver. Thomas Swiger of New London allows a dog to run at large with 16 dollar bond forfeited. Larry R. Burcher of Wakeman speeds with 30 dollar waiver. Pittsburgh Steelers signings: Gordon Grabelle, BYU offensive tackle, and Ennis Meyre, Arkansas State defensive back, on Wednesday.
An Akron Canton and Youngstown Railroad train sparked at least five grass fires Tuesday along the southern Huron County routes in Greenwich Township Greenwich village Ripley Township and Plymouth area. Overnight rain offered firemen some relief after a week of fires. New London volunteers battled a seven acre grass fire on Monroe Road near Chenango Road northeast of New London at 3 p.m. Wednesday, halted by Fire Chief Al Walters.
Ohio faces a potential rabies epidemic this spring warned by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association. Immunize domestic animals, especially hunting dogs, to protect pets and owners. If an exposed vaccinated dog is bitten, booster and 30 day quarantine may apply. Also notes 1971 Ohio human cases and past wildlife cycles. In other news Lisa Nicode wins second in Huron County Spelling Contest with teachers and family mentioned.
Gov. John Gilligan urged Ohio residents to visit state parks during the third annual Earth Week starting Monday. Seven local parks near Reflector readers include Willard Marsh Wildlife Area and Miller Blue Hole Wildlife Area, with eight Lake Erie spots such as Kelleys Island State Park and East Harbor State Park nearby. Ferry service facilitates access to Catawba and Put-In-Bay areas for weekend trips.
Two sisters aged 14 and 16 from Norwalk were reported missing by their parents on Wednesday. Police say they likely left town together and may be with another local boy and girl not yet reported missing. The 16-year-old wore a navy jacket and the 14-year-old a white and blue striped knit top. both wore blue jeans.
Don’t rely on luck to recover your pet contact the classified column for a Lost ad and reach the advertiser at 662 4241 to arrange a reunion.
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