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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1970
Page
8
Christmas tree sales are five to 10 percent higher this year at the Paul E. Bleile Co. Norwalk’s largest seller sold 1,700 live trees and nearly 300 potted trees. Kroger’s on Milan Avenue sold out after ordering 50 trees.
Willard City Council held four public hearings on the 1971 budget of 1 046 975 and related 1970 adjustments. New terms were set for the City Development Commission and the Personnel Merit Board. A resident urged Woodbine Street one way from South Street to U S 224. The council honored late former councilman Ralph Graham and noted gas line work by Columbia Gas of Ohio with regulator upgrades and planned main changes near Washington Street.
Robert A. Faut, 19, of Wakeman, was released from jail and placed on probation after pleading guilty to writing a $200 bad check to Holman Jewelers. He had been jailed since Sept. 22 after being returned from Albuquerque, N. Mex., for inability to post bond.
Firemen made one public service call and one fire call on Tuesday night. They flushed gasoline from an accident scene on Woodlawn Avenue and later checked 229 West Main Street after a resident reported a burning rubber smell but found no fire.
Mrs. James Smith of rural Norwalk changed lanes in front of the Fisher Music Store on West Main Street and bumped the left side of Mrs. Jess R. McGuckin's car. Earlier, a semi-trailer truck backed into a Becker Co. truck at the REA express depot, driven by Karl A. Zorn, 18, and Charles B. Widman, 38, Norwood Avenue, said to have not seen the other vehicle.
Local businesses announce December closures and New Year events. Friendly Corners and Wilectric Inc close December 24 at 4 p.m. reopen December 28. Singer store closes December 26–31. Eagles host New Year’s Eve party 9 p.m.–2 a.m. at $12 per couple. Norwalk Area United Fund meeting set for December 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Columbia Gas Co.
Seaman apprentice Bill Smith 65 N Foster Sr is on Christmas leave from the U S Navy stationed aboard the USS Pocono at Little Creek Virginia His duty address after return is SA Bill Smith B459000 USS Pocono LCC 16 FPO New York NY 09501 Also local businesses note holiday hours with insurers closing Dec 26 and Jan 2 City Hall closing Christmas Day and Dec 26 with New Year hours to be announced Top entities include Bill Smith USS Pocono Little Creek FPO New York Norwalk K of C Bob s Newsstand Home Savings and Loan and city offices.
Tom Ward, formerly of New London and a New London High School graduate, has completed his Army tour in South Vietnam serving with the 1st Cavalry Division Band near Saigon. He left New London Tuesday for Aspen Colorado to live with his mother and brother after visiting relatives.
Two girls aged 14 and 13 were charged after a security guard witnessed them steal two handbags at J C Penney. At the station the older girl returned makeup and beads from Woolworth and blouses from Grant. the younger girl returned beads and eyebrow pencils from Woolworth. Total value of items was 14.69. youths placed with parents and report sent to juvenile court.
Livestock auction reports no clear trend. Cattle estimated 250 with varied grades from prime 28.50 to standard 23, heifers 23 to 27.50, cows 17 to 19, calves 32 to 48, hogs 200 head with 25 cent drop, lambs 150 head with primes 23 to 24.50 and ewes 4 to 10.
Ohio State University freshman John Kasich, 18, spoke with President Nixon for 20 minutes at the White House. Kasich said Nixon is dynamic and that Cambodia was the best move for protecting U S troops. He noted Nixon's emphasis on a lasting peace and a well rounded education.
David M. Rinner SN B 469146 of the Supply Division aboard USS Joseph Strauss DDG 16 based in San Francisco California 96601 is noted in the operation Christmas listing.
In Huron County Ohio probate actions the court will hear evidence on January 21 1971 at 10 a.m. regarding the alleged absence and presumed death of Cleo August Murray who has been absent from Norwalk for over seven years. The case is before Probate Judge Russell T Antrim with Deputy Ruth K Underwood. Dec 9 16 23 30 1970.
Investors Diversified Services promotes big pay for conference attendees. Average first year commissions reach 12 000 with top earners at 22 400 while 49 percent come from sales related fields. Prospects are urged to qualify and call Mansfield Ohio number for a session with James Kerr.
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