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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1978
Page
4
Opinion page in Norwalk reflects on school board spending and policy choices accusing misused funds on trucks and computers while urging against freezing teacher raises and closing Pleasant Street school. Includes a cryptoquote from Bulwer Lytton.
William A. Jones born 1854 New York State died January 29 1949 Norwalk Ohio at 94. He learned baking in Wellington and worked in Columbus before joining Fifth Cavalry under Gen Crook in 1876 aware of the Rosebud and Little Bighorn actions. Jones later settled as a baker in Aberdeen Dakota Territory and organized a local militia attaining lieutenant rank before resigning after the 1891 Wounded Knee battle.
A local Norwalk column blends Dear Abby letters on family ethics with obituaries and community notices. It recounts longtime residents like Lt. William Jones and Dr. James M. DeWolf, noting burials in Woodlawn Cemetery and historical references to Custer’s 1876 battle.
Mrs. Kathryn Milliman pleads for help as she has cared for starving dogs and cats for 26 years on her 4% acre property in Norwalk. She faces police visits and neighbor complaints while seeking buys of five to ten isolated acres or assistance to keep her 13 year old animals from being put to sleep.
Letter urging governor Rhodes to veto a proposed pay raise for lawmakers and public officials in Ohio. Argues against taxation without consent, emphasizes education funding needs, and calls readers to contact the governor before December 21. Signed by Mrs. James H. Bersche of 18 Indian Terrace.
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