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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1976
Page
2
Annette Brooks, 17, has slept in a shiny metal coffin for about a month, now on her West Side porch where about 80 spectators gathered. Neighbors protested, saying the display frightens the elderly and disturbs traffic. Brooks plans to move it indoors as weather cools.
Fire swept through the Kappa Sigma fraternity house near Baker University killing Stuart McCoy 21 and five others among 30 residents. Fire chief said victims died in extreme heat. investigators traced the blaze to a divan in the television room. Names include Mark Morris 22 Lenexa Kan and other members from Shawnee Mission Independence and Chicago.
The Rev W Paul Mustard was appointed pastor of Grace Church Willard by Methodist Bishop James S Thomas of the Ohio East Area. Mustard, 5 years at New Concord United Methodist Church, is Cleveland born and Garrett Theological Seminary trained. A Norwalk woman and her boyfriend were arrested for disorderly conduct after a fight near Maria’s Tavern. Nancy J James 19 Newton St and George W Conrad 27 Sandusky were released on personal recognizance bonds. Vandals damaged a Maple Street resident’s car with green paint Friday night or Saturday morning. Robert L Bryant 17 Maple St reported a gallon paint can inside the car and a ripped mirror.
An Ashland man Willis C. Whyel age 20 was charged and taken to Tiffin State Hospital after he threw papers all over the emergency room at Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital on Saturday morning Police said Whyel had reportedly taken pills known as 714s and yellowjackets.
Firelands Elevator manager Robert Zorn reported a battery stolen from a company truck at 8 03 a.m. Saturday after cables were severed. Clarence Wiseman told police at 11 35 a.m. Saturday his car battery in the backyard was taken, valued around 35 dollars.
Berlin Heights 16 year old Roger W Heitchler was cited for failure to stop at a red light in a two car crash at East Main and North Foster Friday night. The West Main driver struck a vehicle turning from Foster onto Main. No injuries reported.
Two Norwalk men faced arraignments in Huron County Common Pleas Court. Eric Thorley 23 of 140 N Hester St pleaded not guilty to unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Mario Ramos 18 of 6 Adams St pleaded not guilty to escaping from police custody. Judge Robert W. Smith set bond at $5,000 cash or property for both. They remain in Huron County Jail awaiting a Sept. 20 hearing.
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