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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1969
Page
2
The Roger Bang family spent one night in a new camping trailer at Valley Beach Park before a flood washed it away. The trailer, stocked with food and gear for a planned six week trip, was found smashed in mud and water along South Norwalk Road after heavy rains and a reservoir breach.
Scott Allen Hite 16 of rural Norwalk charged with reckless driving after a 3:10 p.m. one car crash on US 250 north of Union Road. Hite and passenger Frederick D. Smith 18 uninjured. A second 10:15 p.m. crash on US 224 involved Rickey A. Robinson 17 and Diane L. Houghton 18 of Willard. Diane Houghton and two passengers injured but not treated. Robinson charged with failure to stop in an assured clear distance.
Water and Light Plant Superintendent Don Davis says the lower reservoir repair is progressing with dirt being added and compaction complete. He aims to restore full power to the city by Friday if possible, noting water transfer from the upper lake to the lower, a slow process requiring 150 to 160 million gallons to replace before pumping resumes to cool generators.
Residents condemn one man operation of the water plant after a weekend blackout left 200 000 gallon tank empty. Plant head was ill and a worker on vacation as flooding from a river dike break filled basements and backlogged sewers. Electrical service returned Saturday afternoon.
Health officials advise that well and cistern water is generally usable for laundry bathing and toilet needs. For drinking or kitchen use boil water or add 10 drops of chlorine laundry bleach per gallon and let stand 15 minutes before drinking.
Supt. of Electric Distribution Ted Heller praised residents for keeping lights on while limited power reached most of Norwalk. He announced his Water Street warehouse is back in business after floods and noted some areas remain without service but progress continues.
Shortads list services and notices including a dog grooming claim for a AKC White Poodle and contact numbers in Norwalk, dry ice mispricing refunds at Jo and Eds, a new Colleen McGucken stylist at Mary Anns Coiffeur near IGA, and 911 Model Cleaners announcing closure for redecorating July 14 to 17.
Admissions include Mrs. Elizabeth Wyke of Wakeman and Mrs. Ione Sprague of Norwalk. Discharges list Morley Price Theodore Weldon Robert Barnes Leroy Campbell Raymond Sizemore and Alfred Ofornio all of Norwalk. Senior events cancelled and a bridal shower planned. W.TF Norwalk Girl Scout camp postponed due to storm damage. Employment office hours posted.
Verda Mae Davis 55 of rural Berlin Heights died at home Tuesday. Belonged to Mission Hill Baptist Church. Survived by husband Earl daughter Emma Jo Gornek two brothers two sisters and two grandchildren. Visitation Hinman Funeral Home today and Thursday. Funeral Friday 2 p.m. Riverside Cemetery Berlin Heights. Gertrude Sprankel 75 of Jeffries Road Milan died Tuesday night after illness. Survived by husband John grandchildren Theresa Sprankel Linda Toft Gerald and Paul Toft and great grandson Paul Toft. Visitation Rawle Funeral Home Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Services Friday 2 p.m. Milan Cemetery. Claude C. Farmer 81 of Clarksfield died early today at Moravian Villa Milan after long illness. Born near Toledo, lived in New London area. Self employed painter. Wife Edith died 1967. Survived by daughter Harold Welch four grandchildren sister Ruth Stiles brother Harry Farmer. Funeral Eastman Funeral Home New London Friday p.m. Burial Clarksfield. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday.
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