Friend Wins Fast Heat and Secures Third in Feature
Norwalk driver George Friend dominated Sandusky weekend with a Fast Heat victory and a third in the feature at Sandusky International Speedway. He earlier twisted an axle at Lorain County and repaired to race, having set a track record last weekend. A mix up paid two first place prizes totaling $600. Todd Gibson and Armon Holly faced mechanical troubles and missed the feature.
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Sandusky
Norwalk
George Friend
Sandusky International Speedway
Lorain County Speedway
Friend
Paul E. Bleile
Todd Gibson
Richwood
Armon Holly
Pensacola
Fla
Jenny Gill Places Ath In Jaycee Meet
Clyde’s Jenny Gill, Ohio’s sole entrant in the girls long jump at the Jaycee National Junior Track Invitational in Bowling Green, finished fourth. The 15-year-old Firelands athlete jumped 16 feet 9 inches in prelims, reached finals on her first effort, and posted 16 feet 5 1 2 inches before fouling on the final attempt. Sue McLarin of Michigan won with 18 feet 3 4 inches.
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Jenny Gill
Ath
Jaycee
Bowling Green
Ohio
Clyde
Jenny
Firelands
Sue McLarin
Michigan
Greenwich Slo Pitch Tournament Opens Entries
Softball teams not in the district tourney may enter the Greenwich Slo Pitch Tournament from August 6 to 8. Sanctioned teams pay 30 dollars while unsanctioned teams pay 36 dollars. A 24 team limit applies. Contact Chuck Magill at 51 Seminary St Greenwich for information.
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Greenwich
Chuck Magill
Seminary St
Multiple Vehicle Crashes Slow Tourist Traffic Near Sandusky
A two car collision on U S 250 south of Sandusky involved Victoria L. Kirk and Clarence F. Gardner as Cedar Point traffic slowed to a crawl. No injuries were reported.
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Victoria L. Kirk
Benedict Ave
Clarence F. Gardner
Michigan
U.S. 250
Sandusky
Erie County Sheriff's Department
Cedar Point
Gardner
Kirk
Karen L. LaFountain
Fremont
Patricia Ann Parsons
U.S. 224
Willard
LaFountain
Parsons
Ohio 13
B&o Railroad
Fire at plant in Ironton destroys two departments
A UPI report says a Friday fire at North American Refractories Co in Ironton Ohio caused about 1.5 million dollars in damage. The blaze shut down the plant and idled about 100 workers.
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Ironton, Ohio
UPI
North American Refractories Co
First full time home economics instructor at Firelands Campus
Dean James McBride of Bowling Green State University Firelands Campus announces the school expects to employ its first full time home economics instructor in the 1971 1972 school year. The Firelands Geological Club meets Monday in Norwalk with Glen Giffen of Clyde presenting artifacts. A Rock Swap is set for Aug 7 8 at the Huron County Fairgrounds. Third session swimming lessons begin Aug 3 at Valley Beach.
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James McBride
Bowling Green State University
Firelands
Firelands Geological Club
Columbia Gas Co
Norwalk
Glen J. Giffen
Clyde
Huron County Fairgrounds
Valley Beach
Ohio Port and Toledo Attractions Tour Feature
A tour highlights Toledo port the Glass Capital of the World and Zoo plus city Gothic architecture sights at the University of Toledo. Nearby Fort Meigs Fallen Timbers Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village offer War of 1812 and Edison era sights with routes from Norwalk Maumee and Dearborn.
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Ohio
Huron County Auto Club
Toledo
Henry Ford Museum
Greenfield Village
Dearborn
Michigan
Great Lakes
Museum of Art
Toledo Zoological Park
America
Wonder Valley
Children’s Zoo
Museum of Science and Natural History
University of
Thomas Edison
Ford Museum
AAA
Norwalk
Maumee
Hospital Admissions List Includes Risner Seibel Peggs
Mary Risner of New London Barbara Seibel of Norwalk and Webster Peggs are admitted to Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital according to a hospital notice listing recent admissions.
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New London
Eva Sutherland
Norwalk
Warren Haise
Wakeman
Frank Scholl
Birmingham
Joseph Calhoun
Collins
Hazel Becker
North Fairfield
Martha Blevins
Boy
Yvonne Hall
Alma Shepherd
Leroy Miller
Huron
Kevin Fogg
Sandusky Memorial Hospital
Ruben Hinojosa
Nor
Mansfield Tire Rubber Co obtains $10 million revolving credit
Mansfield Tire Rubber Co announced it has secured a $10 million revolving credit facility from nine banks to reduce short term borrowings. The two year facility may convert $5 million to a four year term loan starting July 1 1973 with eight semi annual installments.
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Mansfield, Ohio
UPI
Mansfield Tire Rubber Co
Obituary of Donald E. Williams of Shelby
Donald E. Williams 65 of Shelby died at Shelby Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. A Toledo native who lived in Willard most of his life he was a retired Baltimore and Ohio brakeman. He belonged to the United Transportation Union and the Willard Elks Lodge. Survivors include two daughters two grandchildren four sisters and two brothers. Visitation is this afternoon and evening 7 to 9 at Fink Funeral Home. Funeral services Tuesday at 11 at the funeral home with Rev. Robert Rinehart officiating. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
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Donald E. Williams Shelby
Donald E. Williams
Shelby
Shelby Memorial Hospital
Toledo
Willard
Baltimore and Ohio
United Transportation Union
The
Elks Lodge
Geraldine Lee Fraley
Jacqueline Bell
Columbia
Madeline Gardner
Warner Robbins, Ga
Thelma Hall
Edna Mae Richards
Marjorie Copenhaver
Norwalk
Robert H
P. Richard
Dearborn Heights
Mich
Fink Funeral Home
Robert Rinehart
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
United Fund Sets Goal of 75 605 for Norwalk Area
The 1971 Norwalk Area United Fund targets 75 605, announced by president B Harry Parke. Oct 3 to 31 drives this year with 20 agencies benefiting, up from 19 last year. New Golden Agers requests 250, Senior Citizens Center 150. many agencies receive less than in 1970 including Red Cross, Boy Scouts, and Salvation Army.
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United Fund
Norwalk Area
Golden Agers
Senior Citizens Center
The
Red Cross
Boy and Girl Scouts
Salvation Army
Livestock market closes with mixed gains in Cleveland
In Cleveland livestock prices rise 25 to 50 cents for cattle with prime steers at 34.75 to 35.00 and hogs about 50 cents lower at 20.25 to 20.75 for 200 to 220 pound grades. Calves steady with dealers at 38 to 44, hog weights vary, and sheep and lambs hold steady with prime lambs at 28 to 30 and ewes at 4 to 10.
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Cleveland
UPI
Norwalk Reflector Classified Ad Highlights Availability
Classified notices from Norwalk Reflector list items for sale and service offers. Readers find vehicle listings and household goods along with job opportunities and local business promotions.
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Norwalk
Appointment of Robert M Brooks as Administrator With Will Annexed
Notice from Huron County Ohio appointing Robert M Brooks of Norwalk as Administrator With Will Annexed for the estate of Martin K Brooks deceased of Bronson Township. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated July 30 1971. Probate Judge Russell T Antrim. Also includes a sheriff sale notice and an Allstate insurance advertisement.
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Martin K. Brooks
Robert M Brooks
R.D. No. 3
Norwalk
Ohio
Bronson
Huron County
Russell T. Antrim
Court House
Huron
Wakemantown
Wakeman
County of Huron
Inlet No
Thame Street
Gertrude Thomas
John Borgia
Helene Gardiner Fulstow
Helene G. Fulstow
Anne F Ave
Norw Ohio
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Sunoco
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Milan Ave
Luther House of Mercy
Williston
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West’ End
RUG Town
FBI
E. Perkins Ave
Sandusky, Ohio
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Berlin Heights
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192Nd Quartermaster Co
Fort Lee
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Toff
Firelands Kitchen Company
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Main Street
State of
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A Corp
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J. Harrington
Norwalk Day Care Center
East League St
Mike Kelly
Allstate Ins
Ante Bridg
W. Main
Adria
Police Dept
Ron Charity
Sandusky St
Plymouth
Frank McCormick
Orwalk
Thompson Industries
Monroe _ Street
Monroeville
American Research Bureau
Ammendale
Beltsville
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Starkey Nursing Home
Midway Diner
Tom White
W.L. Mead Inc
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