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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1973
Page
3
Police investigate a burglary at Harvey's Store 14 South Main Street New London entry gained through a back door. Night officer found the scene at 12 10 a m. Stolen items include cigarette lighters pocketbooks and a small amount of money per Police Chief Norman Snyder.
An orientation for Edison High School in Milan will be held Monday August 27 at 10 a.m. for freshmen and new students. The session covers the student handbook and class schedules followed by a tour of the high school.
Milan Township Trustees allocate 9117 in revenue sharing to improve the township hall. Clerk Fay M. Kramer reported the plan and funding details.
Norwalk police report 56 year old Rose Marie Bolsinger of 32 N Pleasant St fell from her bicycle while riding to work shortly after 6 30 this morning at the Pleasant Elm Street curve. She was taken to Fisher Titus Memorial Hospital for examination of scratches and bruises.
Milan Baptist Church marked its 13th anniversary with remarks from the Rev. Billy J. Chambers the first pastor and special music by the Skyliners quartet from Tennessee. Attendance rose from 80 to 175 in two years as plans grow for a 450 seat auditorium a recreation shelter near completion and a new parsonage.
Willard officials debated street conditions with resident Jack Browning urging improvements on West Howard Street after spending 180 on sidewalk work. The council set a September hearing on a proposed one side parking rule with business districts exempt. City Manager Michael Orenic was named Director of Safety. Rip-rap repair at the reservoir will be funded by Ohio DNLR at 85 percent with a 15 percent city share. Duane E. Slessman of New Haven was chosen for the project.
Smoky the cat at 42 Rosedale Blvd. repeatedly answered the phone, knocking the receiver off the hook and meowing. The Rolstons explained that Smoky dispensed the calls for over a year until they taped the receiver, and she eventually lost interest, relieving friends who were confused by the lines.
Norwalk City Schools announce registration for new and incoming students through Sept 4. Principals offices operate 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. League and Benedict at League School, Bronson and Pleasant at Pleasant, Maplehurst and junior and senior highs at their sites. Kindergarten inoculations should start before registration and birth certificates are needed for new kindergarten and first grade entrants. Entry ages are five for kindergarten and six for first grade by September 30.
The New London Board of Education hired eight teachers and two full time bus drivers for the new school year. New staff include Emery Bateson, Nancy Roeder, Betty Lee, Bruce Wolfe, Joan Lash, Patricia Lasch, Linda Marshall, and Deanne Engelland. A one year leave of absence was granted to Norman Pheifer. Start time on Sept 4 was moved to 9:30 a.m. with buses 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. for the first day. Lunch prices may rise to 50 cents for students and 65 cents for adults. milk to five cents for students and ten cents for adults. Contracts were approved with Parsons Dairy and Nickles Bakery for 1973-74. Marett Insurance Co. will offer student accident insurance at no cost to the school.
Robert A. Penrose of 37 W. Washington St. fined 50 dollars and costs for speeding. Phillip Daniels of 42 Grove St. had 22 dollar bond forfeited for speeding. Charles Reed of Monroeville had 17 dollar bond forfeited for failure to obey stop sign. Vincent Battle of rural Huron had 17 dollar bond forfeited for driving left of center. Charles R. Weidinger of 151 Benedict Ave. had 25 dollar bond forfeited for reckless driving. Thomas L. Anderson of rural Norwalk riding motorcycle without a cycle endorsement 17 dollars. Stephen L. Brewster of rural Wakeman riding Billy Sexton of 6 Water St. speeding 30 dollars bond forfeited.
Two callers reported a small fire at Friendly Corners located at 75 Townsend Ave. The blaze began from a short in the roof sign wiring and was confined to the sign and transformer. Leroy Perkins and Vern Arnold both reported the 6:27 a.m. incident to fire authorities.
Don’t just hope your pet will be returned contact the finder with a Lost ad in Classified. Dial 662-4241 now.
Park Ark wins Apollo class and Carp takes Mark Twain class on the Huron River race from Fries Landing to the Turnpike bridge. Park Ark crew members are Steve Culler Joe Daniel Mike Frederick and Bob Frederick. Carp crew includes Dennis Robinson Craig Gribben Rich Faith Lenny Gilbert Bill Remlinger and John Gilbert. Race time for Park Ark 1 55 and Carp 2 25. A third raft failed to finish after retrieving beer cans. A Fries Landing picnic followed. Also report two weekend crashes on U S 250 and Town Line Road 131 with injuries and citations.
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