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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1972
Page
3
A fire destroyed a 40 by 70 foot barn on Fayette Road west of Ohio 60 on the Barrett property. Discovered around 9 p.m. by the Marquis family, the barn and a wagon load of hay were lost. The barn was being remodeled and is insured. no loss estimate given.
Renewal of a Norwalk fire levy was filed with the Huron County Board of Elections. The nine-tenths mill levy would raise about $23 000 annually for five years. Councilman Melvin Shipley questioned the need but voted to place it on the November ballot. If not needed the county treasurer can be instructed not to collect it.
Susan Tucker of Bronson Stitch' N Stir 4 H Club and David Chauvin of Norwalk Willowbrook Rovers topped the junior division of the county 4 H Safety Talk Contest on Wednesday. David reminded the audience that hunting can be dangerous while Susan spoke on pollution cautioning that everyone is at fault. Senior winner was Chris Kramer. Second place juniors went to Margaret Fisher and Eric Jennings. third went to Lynn Johnson and Frank Kramer.
Bellevue native Joseph C. Harsch chief editorial writer for the Christian Science Monitor and ABC commentator will speak on The State of the Nations at Hoover Auditorium in Lakeside August 11. He is a former NBC News senior European correspondent and author of two world affairs books.
Mr and Mrs Daniel O Connor of Detroit Michigan were listed in satisfactory condition at Fisher Titus Memorial Hospital after an accident on the Ohio Turnpike on Thursday.
Ray Fritz son of James Fritz of 77 W. Washington St. has been awarded a four year Gulf Oil Co scholarship. The St Paul High School valedictorian will attend Case-Western Reserve University to major in mathematics. The $500 first year award was presented by Gulf district marketing manager George F. Carney at a Homestead Inn luncheon in Milan.
The Ohio Department of Health grants temporary approval to Norwalk for a new water line to Norwalk Shopping Center Associates on US 20 west. Final approval awaits detailed plans. City Council may bid and authorize construction at an estimated $70,000. State changes include added air vents and a revised chlorination method.
Classified promotion urges readers to ease life by renting selling or hiring through Want Ads and directs to dial 662 4241 for ad writing help.
Greenwich Council accepted the resignation of Sgt. Douglas Mullins from the village police. Chief Richard Thompson becomes the only full time officer. applications are being considered for the vacancy. The council also advertised for a new patrolman and approved bids for a 3/4 ton line truck and life and health insurance for village employees.
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