1973 in Review Willard Tornado Tops Local News
Willard, Huron County, faced a year of tragedy and change in 1973. Key events include the April murder of Alice White Womack, the May tornado that killed four and injured over 100, with $5.5 million in damage around U.S. 224 and Ohio 103, and multiple local government and school controversies plus staff changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Conway
Willard
Huron County
Alice White Womack
Willard Taxi Service
Womack
Greenwood Cemetery
Larry D. Robinson
Ohio
U.S. 224
Shady Lane
Norwalk
Wayne Goodsite
Ernsthausen
Goodsite
Leon Riley
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Riley
Paul W. Robinson
James Smith
Melvin Shipley
Monroeville In Review 73 Highlights Local Changes
Malcolm A. Smith was elected to a fourth term as Monroeville board of education president. Student of the Month program begun by Monroeville High School. Anthony D. Wechter named president pro tem of the village council for the tenth time. Village maps consolidated from 14 plots. Fire protection district contract renewed with five townships. Athletic Boosters raise 4000 for bleachers at Marsh Field. Junior high athletics switched to intramural. contracts not renewed for Ralph Fuhrman and David Rice. Very Important Leaders Club formed at the high school with Helen Payne advisor. Rev. Edward A. Rebmann Sr. resigned. Rev. James Holl became pastor. Local museum started by Richard Betschman in the old Monroe Hotel building. Halloween parade replaces trick or treat under Kiwanis and Knights of Columbus. Six paid holidays for village workers and tenure-based vacations. Base unit and five radios bought for volunteer firefighters. Zoning districts established. new zoning ordinance and appeals board created. lieutenant position added. 15-chapter general offenses code passed. Homer W. Jones named Citizen of the Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroeville
Malcolm A. Smith
Marsh Field
Board of Education
Ralph Fuhrman
David Rice
Monroeville High School
Helen Payne
Edward A. Rebmann
Union
Conn
James Holl
Congregational Community United Church of Christ
Richard F. Betschman
Hess Hardware Store
Monroe Hotel
Kiwanis Club
Knights of Columbus
Homer W. Jones
Chapel Street
New Year Notices and Local Events from Norwalk Area
Quickies Terry Lee reports a home short circuit with no fire or damage. Robert E. Allen suspects tire damage at Rotary Printing Co. during a strike. New Year dances hosted by Norwalk Knights of Columbus and Bronson Norwalk Conservation Club feature music by local groups. Various ads note store hours and sales. City council meets Jan 8 and 15. Huron AAA closes early on New Year’s Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Lee
State St
Norwalk
Bronson Norwalk Conservation Club
The
Apollos
Grain and Livestock Prices Reported by Wall Street Journal
Futures prices for wheat corn oats and soybeans in Chicago markets are shown with local price adjustments. The report lists futures for March May July September and December contracts with daily high low and close figures, changes and season sections across grains and soybeans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Obituary notices for Ray Spradlin and Margaret Lawrence
Ray Spradlin aged 53 of Willard died early today at Willard Area Hospital after living in Willard five years. He was a coal miner in Kentucky for 21 years and worked as a production man for Midwest Industries. Survived by wife Lucille two daughters Shanna Dawson and Brenda Boyd two grandchildren father Elzie sister Irene Meek. Funeral arrangements are set with Secor and Jones and Preston in Paintsville Kentucky. Margaret Lawrence age 59 died Saturday at Starkey's Nursing Home Norwalk. Funeral service Wednesday at Kubach Smith Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Harper officiating. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. No survivors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Spradlin
Willard
Willard Area Hospital
Johnson County
Midwest Industries
Kentucky
United Mine Workers
Air Force
Lucille
Shanna Dawson
Danville
Brenda Boyd
Williamsport
Elzie
Paintsville
Irene Meek
Thealka
Secor
Margaret Lawrence
Starkey’s
Norwalk
Kubach- Smith Funeral Home
Richard Harper
Collins United Methodist Church
Woodlawn
County Property Transfers and Local Hospital Notices
A compilation of property transfers within Norwalk area and surrounding towns including Greenfield Norwalk and Bellevue City, listing transfers between individuals and couples and noting related guardianship, village and township designations. Hospital admissions and discharges from Fisher Titus Memorial, Providence Hospital, Sandusky area are recorded with patient names and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Beatrice Hurst
Wakeman
Helen Griffin
Birmingham
Jacqueline Mundy
Dora Arnett
New London
Sharon Schneider
Bellevue
Kelly Blair
Jill Miller
Thomas Osborn
Carolyn Saunders
Huron
Rachel Hedrick
Monroeville
Susan Hoyt
North Fairfield
Rita Wise
Sandusky Memorial Hospital
Harry Manhart, Sr
Collins
Geneva Wolfenbarger
Willard
Paul Watts
John Helmstetter
Ethelyn Garlock
Walter Spencer
Norman Turner
Want A Better Job Read The Norwalk Reflector Help Wanted
A help wanted column in the Norwalk Reflector highlights available job openings across local employers. Readers are invited to explore listings, apply to positions, and contact companies for candidacy details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Pike Blockade Tops Ohio News in 1973 Yearend Roundup
United Press International editors name the December truck blockades across I-70 I-75 and the Cleveland to Toledo toll road as Ohio’s top state story of 1973. The piece notes widespread stoppages by more than 2,000 trucks protesting fuel prices and speed limits, part of a broader yearend summary including budget, elections, and notable legal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ohio Turnpike
United Press International
Interstate 70
Cambridge
Columbus
Toledo
Cleveland
President Nixon
William B. Saxbe
U.S
John J. Gilligan
Saxbe
Akrona
General Assembly
Southeast Asia
Wright- Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton
Trudeau wife leaves hospital with newborn son
Mrs. Margaret Trudeau, 25, and Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau left Ottawa Civic Hospital with their four-day-old son Alexandre Emmanuel, born Christmas Day. The couple walked out with photographers present as she revealed the infant from his blanket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
UPI
Margaret Trudeau
Ottawa Civic Hospital
Trudeau
Alexandre Emmanuel
Also Mentioned on This Page
In Review
Willard Tornado
Charles Woodward
City
Woodward
Park and Recreation Department
Austin Shadle
Don Ratliff
Fred Lau
John Short
City Hall
Dodge, Inc
Jay Hoffman
Judith Gumbish
Norwalk Boosters Club
Marsha Peoples
Norwalk High School
Morgan Adhesives Co
Milan
Landmark Inc
Automatic Equipment Development Co
Norwalk Furniture Co
Newton Street
West Baking Co
Tom Carabin
Charles Winn
John Laible
Eva Jean Andres
State Personnel Board
Pauline Bedford
Hartland Township
John Elmlinger
Sherman Township
Western Reserve
Edward J. Still
Norwalk Board of Education
Paul R. Miller
Miller
Still
Wappler Instrument Co
Russell T. Antrim
Lorain
Antrim
Robert W. Smith
Bellevue Municipal Court
Robert E. Allen
Maple St
Rotary Printing Co
Whittlesey Ave
Allen
Norwalk Knights. of Columbus
B.Y.O.B
Huron County Bank
Crider Jewelers
West Main Street
Boose’s
B&r DuraClean
M.T.W.S
Jim Stark
Huron and Erie County Boards of Health
M.w.f.tf
Huron County Aaa
Wall Street Journal
Avi eeaAne
Reineck's
Park Lounge
Eagles
Alsport
Fanny Farmer
NBC
American Legion
Shamrock Tavern
van Dresser
Rolling Rock Cattle
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Dha
Deputies
Advocates
Trustees
Jim Cooper
Bob Schaffer
Ken Schnellinger
Bob Roth
Will Vickery
Larry Monahan
Jones and Preston Funeral Home
Paintsville, Ky
Don Fraley
Highland Memorial Cemetery
Richard Sitko
Ralph
Violet Apostles
Greenfield
David & Mary McClure
Jack
Bonita’ Baldwin
L.M
Arietta Harris
Ransome
Beatrice Case
Clinton Village
Nancy Hostetler
Ernest & Maxine Gibson
N.H
Klingshire Corp
Ronald Gordon
Carl & Mildred Heyman
Albert Heyman
Bronson
Clifford
Bertha Hicks
Marion
Julian Hicks
Richmond
Charles
June Knoll
Raymond Weidinger
Milton Krupp
Lyme
Russell Lewis
Margaret Lewis
Clara Hurst
Joseph
Theresa Nagel
Nora Bungard
Leonard
Judith Phillips
Marilyn Hartman
Edward
Patricia Powers
Nellie Harris
Ruby Rudolph
Clarksfield
Wilma Goebel
Thomas
Patricia Seamon
Bellevue City
Fairview Farms
Lenard Sears
New London Two
Clarence Siesel
Julietta Siesel
Violet Apostle
Eldon
Margaret Smith
Richard Smith
Hartland
O.L. Switzer
Erma Duffy
James
Camile Wallace
Willard City
Neil
Gloria Bauer
Raymond
Genevieve Wammes
Norwalk City
Carl
Mildred Heyman
Rides
Pamela Woodruff
Bronson Twp
Providence Hospital
Thomas March
Richard Swain, Jr
Pike Blockade Top
Ohio Supreme Court
James A. Rhodes
Southern Ohio
Lucasville
Donald E. Lukens
Home Savings and Loan Company
East Main Street
Edward J. O'Reilly
Mildred M. Dendinger
Walter L. White
Judge Court of Common Pleas
Reflector
Green Bay
Florida
William Roberts
Call
Fremont
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