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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1971
Page
2
Ohio Edison Co. asks the Ohio Public Utilities Commission to raise electric rates in non ordinance areas by six to eight cents daily, totaling about 7.45 million dollars. A. N. Gorant cites rising wage and construction costs since the last request in 1961 and notes prior industrial-rate increases last November.
Surveyors began detailed plans for a 272500 Gallup Road project widening the street from 20 to 28 feet over 1.14 miles. Richland Engineering Co engineers say preliminary work will take weeks, with construction set to start mid summer and finish by late summer, funded entirely by state funds.
New York report states Alice Crimmins, 32, convicted of first degree murder for Edmond Jr. 5 and first degree manslaughter for Alice Marie 4. Justice Balback set sentencing for May 13 as attorney plans appeal amid custody motive claims.
A witness recalled a vow to keep their children from him and both children later found dead. Mrs Crimmins faced manslaughter for the daughter’s death, overturned on appeal. In the boy’s death trial the jury found first degree murder after deliberating over premeditation.
Fifteen teachers in the Portsmouth Ohio school system would be laid off next year unless voters approve a seven mill levy in the May 4 election, officials announced.
The Harlequins present Mr Roberts set on a South Pacific Navy cargo ship during World War II. Performances run tonight and on April 30 May 1 2 6 7 and 8 with an 8 15 p m curtain at the Coach House Theater 414 Wayne.
In Thursday night Mayor's Court Gary A. Roth of 145 Woodlawn Ave faced obstruction of traffic with a $10 fine plus $7 costs. David A. McGuckin of 30 Parsons St was fined $30 with $7 costs for speeding. Eugene A. Denney of 57 Baker St received a $17 penalty for an expired license plate.
Two young men faced Common Pleas Court on April 11 for tire and wheel theft worth over 200 dollars. Steven A. Weisenberg pleaded no contest to probation violation and received a suspended 30 day sentence with restitution and costs. Gust J. Fisher pleaded not guilty to grand larceny with bond set at 2500 cash or 5000 property. A third man, Daniel P. Morse, has not yet appeared, and a fourth remains at large. The suspects allegedly stole tires and wheels from Neil A. Ketcham and Gerald F. Wechter.
Edison High School announces the third grading period honor roll. Seven students earned straight A averages, including seniors Ralph Burdue Connie Wright and others, with a full list of honors and merit roll members across a four grade levels.
A Norwalk man Kenneth C. Lee 17 James St. reports a hit and run on Seminary Street west of Linwood Avenue damaging the top of his car fender possibly from a truck. John D. Baker 194 Spine Ct. says a car pulled from a space on East Main St. and struck his sister's car door.
William Young, Edison Memorial United Methodist Church’s original architect, returns May 2 to present remodeling plans. Congregation to vote on proposals reviewed by the Women’s Kitchen Committee and the Board of Trustees, adding a crib room nursery kindergarten rooms a parlor and a greeting area on the main floor. Kitchen remodeling restrooms and hot water tank relocation are planned with a custodian mop sink and storage area. All members may accept or suggest changes to the plans.
Ann Hurley named captain of the New London varsity cheerleaders for the 1971 72 season. She and six teammates plan to attend a summer camp at Walden Woods near Detroit July 6 7 8 and 9 to train for football and basketball games.
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