Huron County Fair draws varied opinions on opening day
The Reflector surveys residents ahead of the Huron County Fair opening, with youths praising 4 H projects rides and entertainment while adults offer critiques. Respondents range from Elizabeth Singer who stopped attending to Lillian Self who is past fair age, and Bill Rupp who notes declining attendance. John Kiser defends the event as worthwhile for community ties.
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Jeanne Smith
Reflector
Elizabeth Singer
Spine Court
Lillian Self
Bill Rupp
Homewood Ave
Fair Board
John Kiser
Rosedale Ave
Sunday fair plans draw local residents and youths
Local families and youths in Norwalk voiced support for a Sunday opening of the fair to fit weekend routines. Residents cited 4-H activities, photography judging, animal exhibits, and after church attendance, while others urged night harness racing and higher profile entertainers to attract broader crowds.
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Jim Kirkpatrick
New London
Mike
Lynn Valker
Lynn
Volkers
Homewood Ave
Fran Butler
Reed St
Norwalk
Judge orders 1000 police back to work in Elvis tribute
In Memphis, a judge required more than 1,000 striking officers to return to duty to curb potential anarchy as Elvis Presley fans flood the city for the first anniversary of his death. The 8 p.m. curfew stayed in place despite union leadership urging compliance.
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Memphis
Ohio 1978 hunting and trapping licenses on sale this week
Ohio wildlife division says 1978 licenses become valid Sept 1 and are sold at many hardware and sporting goods stores. Resident annual licenses cost 4.40 dollars, non resident licenses 30.50, and residents over 65 may obtain permanent licenses for 4.50 dollars at county court clerks offices.
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Columbus
UPI
Ohio
Division of Wildlife
the Common Pleas
Weather outlook and local births and deaths
Mostly cloudy tonight with a chance of showers and thundershowers. Lows near 65, south winds. Sunday partly cloudy and warmer with widely scattered thundershowers, high around 85. Births reported for Norwalk and Willard areas include three girls to Vanderpool Younger and Cole families. Death notices list Irene E Chapin, Viona Walter, and Asdalvo Eduardo Gomez.
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Irene E. Chapin
Norwalk
Viona Walter
Willard
Asdalvo Eduardo Gomez
You Know In 1900 Paul Von Boeckmann Tearing Card Deck
In 1900 the strongman Paul Von Boeckmann demonstrated great grip power by tearing a deck of cards with just his thumb and forefinger, showcasing feats of strength.
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New York
Paul von Boeckmann
Masons Eye Local Store For New Temple Site
Norwalk Masons consider Chuck's Super Value on East Main Street as a potential temple site. Discussion with owner rental details and Scheck of Danville. City council previously tabled rezoning on Old State Road amid concerns over possible apartment development.
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Chuck
East Main Street
Norwalk Masons
Reflector
Ron Hutton
Masons
Chuck Herman
Everett Scheck
Danville
Scheck
Herman
Old State Road
Hutton
Masonic Temple
Huron County Bank
Main Street
Kucinich Faces Recall as Cleveland Braces for Power Shift
Cleveland Mayor Dennis Kucinich enters a tense recall election with supporters defending his record while loyalists push Edward Feighan as acting mayor if recall succeeds. Feighan’s bid, backed by party leaders amid fears of George Forbes succeeding, aims to counter white resident concerns and stabilize the city through a brief interim mayor.
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Cleveland
UPI
Dennis Kucinich
Democratic Party
Kucinich
Edward Feighan
Feighan
Democratic Party Committee
George Forbes
Great Lakes Ice Breaker Approved by Congress
A House-Senate conference committee approved $20 million to begin building a Coast Guard icebreaker for the Great Lakes. Two WWII vintage vessels currently operate on the lakes amid severe ice. Representative James L. Oberstar said he sought $60 million for a Finnish built ship in service by 1981. He projected winter shipping could boost Great Lakes economies by about $1 billion.
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Washington
UPI
Coast Guard
Great Lakes
James L. Oberstar
D-Minn
Great Lakes States
Oberstar
Papal funeral draws 250000 as pope buried in St Peter's
Vatican crowds witness a 250000 attendance for Pope Paul VII's outdoor funeral Mass in St. Peter's Square amid 7000 security guards and global delegations. The College of Cardinals presided. leaders from 100 countries watched a ceremony marked by strict security and later casket burial in the basilica grottoes.
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Vatican City
UPI
St. Peter’s Square
Paul VII
College of Cardinals
Rome
Italy
Rosalynn Carter
St. Peter's
Marcel Lefebvre
St Peter’s Square
Paul
Via Della Conciliazione
Tiber
St. Peter’s
Vatican
St. Peter's Basilica
Know Your Carrier Brad Newman Reflector Carrier
Brad Newman son of Doris Newman of 140 W Main St has delivered 65 papers six days a week since September 1976. The route taught him money value and customer service as well as a memorable rescuer moment when he helped a customer's son from a tree, a gesture likely more valued by the parent than the paper that day.
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Brad Newman
Brad
Doris Newman
W. Main St
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Lee Manor
Martin Kovach
South Norwalk Road
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Marty Timman
Bill Rapp
Mrs. Kirkpatrick
Mike Volker
Lynn Volker
Presley
Bride
Las Vegas
Nev
George Dillman
Kimberly Fritz
Reading
Dillman
Randal
Deborah Vanderpool
Good Samaritan
William
Judy Younger
Willard Area
Elvis
Maxine Cole
Plymouth
Masons Eye
Glenview
Ill
Glenview Naval Air Station
Chicago
Christian Cvilization Organization
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