Twilight Resident Ex Mayor Reflects On Past Wakeman Life
Ex mayor Paul Burns of Wakeman reflects on 13 years in office and his varied career as a commercial artist, Kiwanis president, and teacher while residing at Twilight Gardens. His family details include son Barry with a chicken farm shipping eggs weekly, daughter Barbara in Clarksfield, and wife June who lived in England during World War II. The column also notes June and Gail Chase’s marriage in Manchester in 1945 and their Norwalk address, plus community notes from Twilight Gardens and Norwalk Memorial Home activities and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Burns
Twilight Gardens Geriatric Center
Wakeman
Wakeman Kiwanis Club
American Crayon Company
Eddie Schmidt
California
Paul
Barry
Barbara Boyer
Clarksfield
June
Gail Chase
Merry Old England
Manchester
England
United States
Fifth Street
Norwalk
Ron
Eunice
Police Academy
America
Twilight Gardens
St. Paul High School
M. Jaculine
St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society
Norwalk Jaycees
Clarence Burras
Bruce Derby
Rita Werner
Erie County
Bibbie Straub
Robert Files
Fisher- Titus Hospital
Property Transfers List From Various Localities
A compiled sequence shows multiple deed transfers listing senders and recipients across towns such as Willard City Norwich Lyme Two Greenwich Village Bellevue City Norwalk City and Richmond Two. Names include Richard Wise Baldemar Luna Edna Crum deceased Thomas Crum John Donofrion Dolores Frost Sarah Ellison Cledith Franks Danny Fry William Hood and James with accompanying property holders Carlson and related entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wise
Aron
Celia Holbrook
Willard City
Gerald
Brenda Montgomery
Clark
Bonnie Hunter
Green
Village
Willis
Gladys Hicks
Robert
Ruth Burnb
Norwich
Larry
Lala Bailey
Ronald
Judy Caudill
Troas Chapin
Robert Chapin
Dee'd
Thomas Crum
Et al
Collins Village
Toledo Trust
John Donofrion
Greenwich Village
Dolores Frost
Sarah Ellison
Bellevue City
John
Donna Elmlinger
Norwalk City
Howard
Helen Zerkle
Cledith Franks
Richmond
Janet Fry
Danny Fry
Green Village
William
Diane Hood
James
December Construction Dips in City Permits
Construction in December dropped as cold weather reduced activity. December 1978 saw nine permits for 320,000 in new work and 24,500 in repairs. Notable projects include 60,000 for a warehouse by R.E. White Home Builders and 50,000 for a tri plex by K Wangler, with several smaller repairs and alterations listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Meyer
Milan Ave
A.L. Missler
E. Main St
R.E. White Home Builders
N. Pleasant St
Ohio Bell Telephone
W. Monroe St
D. & J.M. Lachowyn
Oakfield
K. Wangler
Gallup Ave
Norbert Barman
Woodlawn Ave
City Ambulance Reports 1 157 Runs in 1978
Norwalk ambulances made 1 157 runs in 1978 with 747 city calls and 192 in other areas. 761 runs to Fisher-Titus and 396 to various hospitals and residences. The service charged 50 092 including mileage oxygen and waiting time. Springfield Equipment Co won a 17 149 contract for a Van Type II ambulance. The city built a new barn at Woodlawn Avenue to store vehicles. Fourteen men recertified by the American Heart Association and one charter member became a certified emergency aid instructor teaching a 27 hour recertification course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital
Norwalk Township
Bronson Township
Peru Township
Ridgefield Township
Springfield Equipment Co
Chevrolet
Woodlawn Avenue
Federal Health, Education and Welfare Department
American Heart Association
New London Students Named To Honor Rolls
New London High School reports top grades for 1978 79 with 10 students on the all A list seniors Steve Baker Karen Coey Eric Jennings Kirk Saunders lead the group. Additional all A honorees include juniors Mary Knittle Liz Schick Jerry Whetstone Mona Stewart and freshmen Jodi Knudsen Barb Schick. Also listed are those with 3 5 or better averages and Achievement Roll recipients among seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
New London High School
Steve Baker
Karen Coey
Eric Jennings
Kirk Saunders
Mary Knittle
Liz Schick
Jerry Whetstone
Mona Stewart
Jodi Knudsen
Barb Schick
Mike Babcock
Cheryl Bauer
Jody Buzard
Lavone Caldwell
Laura Frate
Larry Fritz
Judi Hendrickson
Tim Johnson
Dolly Luxon
Valerie McGowan
Mike Marett
Mike Nestor
Alison Perkins
Randy Ruggles
Beth von Kamp
Curt Chandler
Sherri Knapp
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norwalk Reflector
New Generation
Twilight
By Lucille Betschman
Lucille Betschman
Reflector
Sam Cardman
Firelands
Valentine Craft
Slava Starkey
Ward McAllister
Norwalk Memorial Home
Richard Harper
Collins Methodist Church
General Washington
St. Paul's High School
Memorial Home
Iva Felter
Mabel Heinzerling
Leah Blackett
Chris Dircks
Marge
Hamernik
IGA
Usda Choice Beef
Iloin-Sirloin T
Mueller
IAI
BUNS
ColleGe Sur
College Inn
Ragu
KRAFT
B. Jar
Schild
Siga
Schild Siga
THE
Pillsbury
Okray Frozen
Larsen
BROWN
HEINZ
Gravies
T.V
Florida
Hunt
Milan and
Cline, Norwalk
Enema
Vick
Folger
Ene
Gere i
SUN
Siga Kraft
Miracle
Service Safety
Melvin Shipley
Sheller Globe
City Ambulance
Sherri Alford
July Bennett
Penny Brant
Dan Downing
Pam Knapp
Vicki McGowan
Brian Marett
Diane Schwanger
Dan Finley
Mary Kozel
Chris McConnell
Babs Schick
Patty Young
Mark Ae Stan
Cathi S
Beth Guesrt Sohn
Hisdder
Pam Hamilton
Carolyn Maestis
Laurie Kelly
Garry Kishbaugh
John Kriki
Debbie Barden
Tammy Roshon
Armin Rudy
Nancy Schneiter
Jean Sipp
Jim Sullivan
Jere Young
Laura Brown
Kevin Cramer
Melissa Gale
Nancy Hardy
Melissa Howell
Amy Hunter
Melanie Jamison
Beth Kelly
Keith Kurz
Glenn Murray
Marcia O’dor
Cathy Bauer
Marianne Case
Paul Chase
Linda Collins
Richie Cumberledge
Lisa Edgington
Dwight Harris
Suzy Howshon
Kim Impiccini
Carol Jackson
Donita Miller
Tammy Marr
Becky Newman
Maureen O’hara
Kip Repp
Teresa Rush
Mark Smith
Joni Stoll
Fran Suvar
Todd Tappel
Janice Ward
Tammy Wise
Scott Wyckoff
Eaton Allen
W. Main St
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