Maundy Thursday Reflections From a Local Pastor
Vik VanHentenryck writes on Maundy Thursday as the Last Supper, citing Jesus washing feet, discussions of greatness, betrayal, Peter’s pledge, and the Garden of Gethsemane. He emphasizes submission to God's will over personal desire.
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Vik VanHentenryck
Norwalk
First Baptist Church
Huron County
The
Gideons
Vic Vanhentenryck
Jesus
Peter
John
Garden of
Gethsemane
Heavenly Father
God
City and County Offices Close For Good Friday
Huron County Courthouse and Norwalk City Offices will close at noon on Good Friday and stay shut for the day. Downtown stores will close from noon to 3 p.m. so workers can attend church services. President Johnson, distressed by Midwest wind and flood damage, launched a federal emergency program and toured six tornado and flood regions in a 2,100 mile inspection.
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Huron County
Norwalk
Washington
UPI
Johnson
Midwest
Toledo
Ohio
Tornado Hit Pittsfield Sees Easter Services Cancelled
In Elyria Ohio the Pittsfield community cancels Easter Sunday services due to tighter security to deter sightseers and looters hampering cleanup efforts. In Columbus Ohio Northwestern Ohio lawmakers push tax relief for tornado victims from the weekend.
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Elyria, Ohio
Columbus
UPI
Ohio
Skunk Intrudes Norwalk Patrol Post. ammonia sends it packing
Patrolmen at the Norwalk Post fed and watched a rabbit family near the rear when a black and white visitor, a skunk, entered through a rear door left open by Cadet Dispatcher Terry Lindsay. Lindsay alerted police and used a spray bottle of ammonia and a broom to drive the skunk away, leaving a lingering odor.
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Norwalk
Terry Lindsay
Lindsay
Weather and vital records from Norwalk area
Cloudy with rain and scattered thunder showers today, turning windy with little temperature change. Showers end tonight and cooler conditions arrive. Highs in the 50s, Norwalk record around 57 and 43 overnight. Marriage license issued for Raymond Ott and Patricia Matt hus. Births reported for Carter and Hawkins families. Slocum family in Berlin Heights. Deaths listed for Elizabeth Patrick and Harry Hall.
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Norwalk
Easter Services Set Across Norwalk Churches
Five Norwalk churches and the Salvation Army plan Easter observances starting with a 6 30 a m sunrise service at Memorial Lake Park led by Dr John McDivitt. Additional services occur 8 15 and 10 30 a m at First Methodist. Baptisms, breakfasts and Knights Templar attendance noted.
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Norwalk
Salvation Army
Memorial Lake Park
John McDivitt
First Methodist Church
Commandery Knights Templar
First Baptist Church
Christian Missionary Alliance Church
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Calvary Baptist Church
St. Mary’s Catholic
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Massive dawn to dusk bombing targets Viet Cong HQ in South Viet Nam
A combined force of 230 aircraft from all four U S services conducted a full day saturation attack on a forest sheltering the Viet Cong Supreme Headquarters about 65 miles northwest of Saigon near Cambodia. North Viet Nam was hit at night with 15 jets protecting six F105s in a raid following a failed earlier strike.
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Saigon
UPI
U.S
South
Viet Nam
North Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
U.S. Navy
Air Force
Cambodia
Jump Offers Home Bill in Ohio Nursing Home Reform
A House bill tightening and clarifying Ohio nursing home laws was introduced by Majority Whip Harry V. Jump of Willard. The measure follows a legislative study prompted by the November 23, 1963 Fitchville nursing home fire that killed 63 people, with the text noting continuation on a later page.
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Columbus
Ohio
House of Representatives
Harry V. Jump
R Willard
Fitchville
Norwalk
Mosher Calls Uninspected Lorain County Storm Areas
Congressman Charles A. Mosher said his office will supply information to residents affected by the Palm Sunday storms in Lorain County. He spoke with President Lyndon B. Johnson on the storm tour and noted readiness to help.
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Charles A. Mosher
Lyndon B. Johnson
Mosher
Lorain County
Debris from Storm Echoes Across Norwalk
Norwalk residents reported finding storm debris including a canceled bank check from Upland Indiana and a varnished two foot board on roofs and in woods near homes. Residents praised cooperative efforts among damaged-area residents as President eyes the tragedy from afar.
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Norwalk
Here
Alfred Feuerstein
Halfway Road
The
Reflector
Ind
Eugene Rossman
Woodlawn
CB Radiomen Protest Rules In Ohio
Local CB operators plan protests against FCC rules starting April 26. Bert Heiser says the regulations would curb hobby use, limit CB to business, and threaten emergency communications. Heiser cites 12 000 petition goal and 1 000 000 licenses nationwide while noting vested equipment from 300 to 5000 dollars.
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Federal Communication Commission
Bert Heiser
Ohio
Minerva
Heiser
FCC
Congress
Huron County
Sheriff Department
Fire at Wikel Goose Hatchery Causes Major Loss
Owner John Wikel reports damage estimated between 80 000 and 100 000 from a early Tuesday fire at the Wikel Goose Hatchery on County Line Road. About 50 000 goose and duck eggs 13 incubators and other equipment were destroyed as Townsend and Berlin Heights volunteers fought the blaze from shortly after 3 a.m. until 8 a.m. The cause remains undetermined with Wikel noting lights went out at 3 15 and he checked the premises at 2 a.m.
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Townsend
Wikel
County Line Road
John Wikel
Reflector
Berlin Heights
Employment Discrimination in Norwalk Ne gro Community
A survey of Norwalk Negro families finds perceived bias in hiring. Respondents cite frequent refusals to hire, with some noting industries employing Negroes only in custodial roles. Many says educated and trained locals still face limited opportunities, and some innately blame themselves or others for not applying. Tomorrow focus on housing.
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Norwalk
Main Street
Sandusky
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Raymond L. Ott
Patricia A. Matthus
Art Carter
North Fairfield
Arlie Hawkins
John Slocum
Elizabeth Patrick
Main St
Harry H, Hall
New London
Churches
First United Presbyterian Church
Christian Missionary and Alliance
St. Peter’s
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Norwalk High School
Haldon Robarge
the Resurrection
Jump
Storm Hound
Joe Dudley
W. Main St
Dudleys
June Gladfelter
Tually
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