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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1977
Page
2
San Francisco firefighter Roland Lee pulled a woman from a blaze on Nob Hill and rushed back up the aerial ladder to try to save a cat. The cat did not survive despite mouth to mouth resuscitation. Two other firefighters suffered smoke inhalation.
A weekend fishing trip for four cousins ended when a lightning bolt struck their Rome area campsite near a tree. Frederick Herrington 18 and Kevin Sullivan 13 died. Charles Sullivan 16 was treated and released. Jesse Sullivan 15 was held for observation.
Michael Caffery, a 25 year old Evangela State Park lifeguard and University of Toledo law student, swam 16 miles from Point Abino Ontario to Sturgeon Point near Erie County in about eight hours. He trained since June, faced six foot waves and strong winds, and endured boredom during the crossing.
In West Hartford Connecticut the Magic Pan Creperie at Westfarms Mall staged a 150 foot crepe weighing over 100 pounds to celebrate its second birthday. The pancake built from 500 small crepes used 28 foot linked tables and drew hundreds despite showers. Manager Richard Hoerner claimed the effort set a world record according to Guinness.
Color television will be introduced in Afghanistan soon for its 17 million people including many nomadic tribesmen, according to a Tehran report.
The Ohio State Fair starts a 13 day run a week earlier than usual due to lower attendance from early school openings. Admission rises to 3 dollars for adults and 1.50 for children while star acts include Bob Hope Dolly Parton the Bay City Rollers Mac Davis the Sylvers and Helen Reddy. The Ringling Brothers circus appears in week two as attendance targets rise from 2.3 million to about 2.75 million. Governor Rhodes proclaims August 22 Farmer’s Day offering free admission before 2 p.m. for farmers and their families.
Gov. James A. Rhodes announces Ohio Farmers Day at the state fair on Monday August 22 allowing farmers and their immediate families free admission until 2 p.m. by identifying at gates. He cites soaring costs and price declines in agriculture and urges support for a strong farm sector.
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in council chambers to consider approval of part of the subdivision planned by Thomas C. Bleile on the site of the Ohio Turf Nursery on U.S. 250 north.
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