Spruce Up Complete as Huron County Fair Opens Next Week
Operation Spruce Up at the Huron County Fair grounds is finished. The fair runs from next Tuesday through September 18 with a slogan If you have only seen it once you haven’t seen it at all. Livestock entries close September 4 and other entries September 8. Harness racing is set for Wednesday Thursday and Saturday at 1 30 p m with purses over 105 000. Innovations include two auto thrill shows opening night and Friday night. Dining hall duties shift to the South Central Boosters Club with a chicken barbecue two days. Entertainment includes a Hollywood Variety show Wednesday grand Opry Pee Wee King Lonzo Oscar Thursday and Horse and Pony Cavalcade Saturday. Junior Fair entries are near capacity with 4-H deadline August 25 and FFA entries due September 1.
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Pee Wee King and Company
Lonzo & Oscar Troupe
Ohio census estimates show Norwalk population at 14194
Norwalk ranks 92nd among Ohio cities and Huron County is 43rd among the state's counties. County total reaches 50776 with Norwalk at 14194 as of July 1 1963 estimates. Bellevue and Willard groups contribute to county figures while regional shares place Lake Plains over 829807 and Lakeshore Uplands over 4437774. Net natural increase from July 1964 to January 1965 exceeded 62000.
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Scioto Valley
Sandusky Valley
Lake Plains
Arlene Eis
State
Development Department
Driving charge lands man in Huron County jail
A 27 year old Seminary Street man was jailed after failing to pay fines from Mayor's Court. Arthur D Bly of 25 W Seminary St paid the penalties for reckless operation and no operator's license after pleading guilty to both. Police cited him Wednesday. Cruz Ortiz, 19, Stokley Van Camp cabins, was found guilty on three charges from an accident on W Main Street. Ortiz paid 10 dollars and costs for leaving the scene, 50 dollars and costs with 30 dollars suspended for lack of license, and 5 dollars and costs for speeding. Mayor Louis G Frey imposed the fines.
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Arthur D. Bly
W. Seminary St
Cruz Ortiz
Stokley van Camp Cabins
W. Main Street
Louis G. Frey
Norwalk School Aid Tops 871 000
Norwalk City school district will receive 71051.84 from school foundation funds as part of a 67.797 million total allotment. Huron County district receives 9928. The August 1964 and February payments are referenced with totals split between city districts and county boards.
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Norwalk
Norwalk City
Chester W. Goble
Huron County
Safety rules for bicyclists urged for Labor Day weekend
Norwalk police chief Ray Chapin warned of more cars and bikes on the road over Labor Day and urged cyclists and parents to follow safety rules. The list includes riding single file with lights, using signals, yielding to pedestrians, and ensuring brakes and lights are working. riding on sidewalks is preferred where allowed and bikes must have current license plates.
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Labor Day
Ray Chapin
Norwalk
Ghana Pledges 20000 Dollar Help to U N
Ghana pledges 20000 dollars to aid the United Nations in addressing its financial difficulties. The contribution underscores international support for UN operations amid funding challenges.
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Lone Parade to Highlight Milan elon Festival
A three day Milan elon Festival runs Sept. 4 to 6 with a Sunday parade featuring more than 75 units. Participants include Norwalk Beta Sigma Phi floatSplit of 76- Mesker Brothers and American Legion Color Guard Post 41 along with Emeraldaires, Drifters 4-H Saddle Club, Walkden's Pony & Cart, Huron County Sheriff’s Posse, and Huron County Pony Breeders Association. Berlin Heights brings Berlin Fire Department Antique Pumper and Witherspoon Ponies. Wakeman feeds Wakeman Fire Department. Monroeville sends Monroeville Fire Department and a Dixieland Band.
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Mesker Brothers
American Legion Color Guard
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Emeraldaires
Drifters
Huron County Pony Breeders Association
Berlin Heights
Berlin
Wakeman
Deadline Set Sept for New Tractor Event
New London registration for the tractor pull at the Labor Day and Homecoming celebration closes before noon September 4. The event features four weight classes 6000 to 12000 lbs with five prizes per class and a $3 entry fee. Entries weigh in at New London Equity on Railroad Street with Lowell Hileman in charge. Tractors may not enter multiple classes and minors need parental consent.
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New London
Lowell Hileman
New London Park Board
New London Equity
Railroad Street
Hileman
City Car Damage Opened After Weeklong Parked Incident
Richard Ward of 94 E Monroe St reports his car parked near Maple City Rubber Co. was found damaged Monday morning. Ward’s son says his father is in hospital and the vehicle has suffered damage for more than a week.
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