Death Toll New High By United Press International
The nation’s motorists set a new summer holiday death toll record over the weekend with at least 576 killed in highway accidents from Friday 6 p m to Monday 11 59 p m surpassing the 1965 Labor Day figure of 575. In Belfast a man and a woman were charged after a cement block and beer bottle were thrown at Queen Elizabeth’s bubble top limousine as it passed crowds. the block dented the royal Rolls Royce. In Pittsburgh actress Susan Hayward converted to Roman Catholicism being baptized and receiving first communion at St Peter and Paul church in East Liberty.
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United Press International
Belfast
Northern Ireland
UPI
Queen Elizabeth
Royal Rolls Royce
Pittsburgh
Susan Hayward
Floyd E. Chalkey
Miss Hayward
St. Peter and Paul
East Liberty
Daniel J. McGuire
Weather outlook with warm, humid conditions today
Partly cloudy and seasonably warm with highs around 80 to 85 and a chance of afternoon thundershowers tonight and Wednesday. Low temperatures 64 to 70 with sunrise at 5 a.m. and sunset at 8:04 p.m. Monday highs near 82 and lows near 60. Birth notices record three newborns at local residences.
July Fourth Celebration in Norwalk Cited Weather
Norwalk officials attributed the highly successful July 4 celebration to cloudy overcast weather. The Fourth of July Committee reported smooth events and strong community turnout despite damp conditions.
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Norwalk
Fourth Celebration Draws 10000 As Weather Damps Fireworks
About 10000 people attended the Norwalk Fourth of July celebration at the fairgrounds despite drizzle. Parade chairman John Borgia said crowds stayed, though some attendees were turned away around 9 30 p.m. due to limited parking. Committee chairman Joseph Langjahr voiced optimism the event may have been a success despite uncertain financial results.
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Norwalk
Huron County Fairgrounds
John Borgia
Fairgrounds
Langjahr
Joseph Langjahr
Milan Youth Drowns After Park Lake Race
A 16 year old Milan boy David Gordon Beare drowned Saturday afternoon at Nickle Plate Park in Huron during a swimming race with a friend from Milan. Friends formed a chain to drag the lake after Beare was reported missing and his body was recovered about 20 minutes later. He was active in Milan High School sports and clubs and survived by his mother, brother, and grandparents. Funeral services were held at Rawle Funeral Home in Milan.
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Milan
Nickle Plate Park
Huron
David Gordon Beare
Center St
Milan High School
Lake Erie
David Johnson
Robert Burdge, Jr
Burdge
Sandusky
David
Explorer Post
Boy Scouts of America
Harry
Caroline Beare
James
Clifford Croft
Ralph Beare
Nelson P. Howe
Birmingham
Nine year old bicyclist injured in Wakeman accident
A 9 year old Wakeman girl was struck by a pickup while riding north on Ohio 60 a mile north of Wakeman. She was treated at Allen Hospital Oberlin then Elyria Memorial for leg and shoulder injuries and bruises. the crash is under investigation.
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Wakeman
Katheleen J. Dalton
Ohio
Steven R. Whitt
Allen Hospital
Oberlin
Elyria Memorial
Robert Lee Baldwin
Monroeville
Greenfield Road
Ohio 99
Baldwin
Richard E. Rew
Hospitable Cop Opens Home To Tired Motorist
Norwalk Patrolman Richard Striker gave a red light citation to a Parma family after a long outing at Holiday Lakes. He offered shelter instead, inviting the father, mother, and 10 year old daughter to his home at 8 Old State Road overnight when motels proved unavailable. They left for Parma Monday morning.
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Parma
Richard Striker
Norwalk
Striker
Holiday Lakes
Old State Road
Milan man charged after hit and run at Huron County fairgrounds
Paul Phillips 41 of Milan is charged with leaving the scene of an accident and driving without an operator license after his car rammed four vehicles in the Huron County fairgrounds parking lot during a fireworks display. Deputies pursued him, using a license number provided by a car owner.
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Milan
Huron County Fairgrounds
Sheriff’s Department
Highway Patrol
Paul Phillips
Winkle Road
Phillips
Vandals Damage Bicycles at Municipal Pool
Vandals damaged two bicycles and a third was stolen at the Municipal Swimming Pool over the weekend. Local police investigate the incident and seek witnesses. Authorities urge residents to report suspicious activity near the pool area.
Ontario Street sewer project eyed by Norwalk council
Norwalk city council may discuss sewer installations for Ontario Street at tonight’s meeting. City solicitor Frederick F. Waugh reported contacting property owners and receiving favorable reaction. Service Director Morley Price said preliminary engineering studies could begin, potentially linking with a Grove Street sewer effort. The issue follows local health department concerns over soil conditions and lack of sewer service for homes with only outside privies. The July meeting starts at 7 30 in the council chamber.
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Ontario Street
Norwalk
Frederick F. Waugh
Harold E. Finch
Morley Price
Grove Street
Finch
Waugh
Ontario
Reflector
Huron County Department of Health
Firecrackers Tossed In Crowd At Fairgrounds
Three people were injured when a firecracker was tossed into a crowd watching fireworks at the Huron County fairgrounds. Two teenage boys admitted setting cherry bombs. the injured were Esther Andrews, Shirley Andrews, and Paul Andrews. The sheriff's department is investigating.
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Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital
Huron County Fairgrounds
Huron County Sheriff’s Department
Esther Andrews
Mill St
Shirley Andrews
Paul Andrews
Norwalk Fourth of July Parade Honors Top Entries
The Norwalk High School Band won the grand prize in the city parade. Fire Department took top honors in the fire unit contest with Attica in second. Best commercial entry went to Huron County Pony Breeders Association. Raiders won best horse entry. Drifters were second. Float winners included Three Hits and a Miss and team members. Various marching units earned best entry trophies with multiple second and special awards noted.
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Norwalk High School
Norwalk
Jay Lydy
Ted Robinson
Willard
Joseph Niedzwiecki
Eugene Mack
Frederick F. Waugh
Russell T. Antrim
Huron County Pony Breeders Association
Raiders
Drifters
Dean
Nancy Decker
Marlin Borsick
Chris Meyer
Huron County Grange
Edgar Ames
Donnettes
Sandusky Eagelette Middies
Donna’s Caperettes
Cavaliers
Firelands Cadets
Edna
Steel City Strutters
Lefty Grove League
American Legion
VFW
Huron County Sheriff Ladies Posse
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Christie St
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Whittlesey Ave
Wilhelm Benz
N. Pleasant St
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Bellevue
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David Beare
Rawle Funeral Home
Robert New
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Milan Cemetery
John A. Willard
Wellington
Betty Downing
Albert Yarber Jr
Yarber
U.S. 250
Carl R. Plue
Milan Ave
McCoy Sales and Service
James W. Sanders
John Warner
Tucker Ave
Fair Road
Norwood Avenue
Warner
Huron County
Acenemas Co
Fire Department
Pam Miller
Dean Decker
Sharon Lutts
Kristo Strimpfel
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