Fire at Norwalk Memorial Home Triggered by Water Leak
Firemen responded to a call at Norwalk Memorial Home Friday night after water from a roof leak entered a smoke detector in the west wing, activating the alarm.
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1977
Page
2
Firemen responded to a call at Norwalk Memorial Home Friday night after water from a roof leak entered a smoke detector in the west wing, activating the alarm.
A woman reported five fifths of liquor and 48 beer cans stolen from her apartment at 1242 Adams Street. Police found two broken panes of glass at a window entry point and suspect thieves climbed through it.
Huron County Commissioners awarded the four wheel drive station wagon contract for the highway department to Warehouse AMC Jeep of Norwalk. The low bid of 7234 dollars beat Perry Chevrolet New London 8270 and Bob Meyer Chevrolet Norwalk 8730 with delivery by June 15.
Seventy seven Norwalk High School yearbooks are on sale at the high school for eight dollars each. Delivery is scheduled for August 27, 1977. Purchases may be made during 5th and 6th periods in the auditorium or in Room 3 after school through May 15.
William Waddell pleaded guilty to murder in the slaying of Timothy House in a Monroeville apartment on November 4. Prosecutor Hauser said the state would have argued House wanted to end a homosexual relationship, a claim tied to three statements by Waddell. The third statement was ruled inadmissible, aiding a reduced charge and a 15 years to life sentence. Delaware County plans to transfer Waddell for a May 2 murder trial.
On Friday several drivers sustained minor injuries or were cited after crashes in the area. Buuper Beat A Willard man, Michael Atkins, 29, escaped with minor injuries when his car overturned on Peru Center Road near Monroeville and was treated at Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital. William Phillips, 21, of Port Clinton, was cited for DUI and no license after a slide off Ohio 99. A Tiffin man, Michael Hull, 22, was cited for following too closely after a crash on Ohio 4 at Seel Road. Harry Tackett, 29, of Wellington reported injuries but was not treated after his car overturned on New London Section Line Road. Dennis Hill, 23, of Bloomdale, lost control on Ohio 18 and the SS 20 bypass, sliding onto a guardrail. he reported minor injuries and the truck was removed by McCoy's wrecker.
Mayor Wayne Goodsite proclaims May 17 as the first statewide Senior Citizen's Day honoring seniors for achievements and contributions. Maple Tree Restaurant in Norwalk lists Mother's Day specials and events with dinners, entertainment, and banquet spaces.
A Bucyrus sale summary lists hogs cattle calves and sheep figures with prices and trends. Local notices include monroeville fines dog control traffic and community events such as a dance and paper drive with contact numbers.
Willard High School Thespians stage Hello Dolly at 8 p m on April 29 and 30 with Melinda and Melissa Ferrell sharing the title role Dolly Gallagher Levi. The musical features songs such as Hello Dolly It Only Takes A Moment and Put On Your Sunday Clothes Tickets are $2 and reservations are through the high school.
Hospital lists include Hopdak admissions Heidi Sallee North Fairfield Kolman Rosa New London and discharges Mrs Waynete Coy North Fairfield John Hutchinson Monroeville Calvin Renneckar Norwalk Jerome Bauer Norwalk Mrs Rosa Ray Norwalk Garth Montgomery Greenwich Renee Crawford Wakeman Cynthia Sharpe Norwalk Mrs Trinity Martinez Norwalk Jack Heaston Norwalk Cecil Boyd Norwalk Mrs Mabel Sayers Norwalk. Legal notices appoint administratrix Elsie A Rupp Norwalk Ohio estate of Richard E Rupp Sr creditors three months April 20 1977 dated April 23 May 7 1977. New London and Norwalk notices name Dudley A White Jr executor estate Shirley H White Norwalk Ohio notice three months dated April 7 1977.
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