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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1972
Page
3
A two year old boy sustained bruises after a car backing from a driveway at 8 Oak Street struck him on the tree lawn near his home in Norwalk. Driver Eva Fritz, 68, was not cited.
Republican Congressman John Ashbrook says he no longer rules out McGovern as Democratic candidate and suspects Ted Kennedy could derail him. He spoke after attending a tea hosted by Huron County Republican women and discussed redistricting, youth in politics, and calls for reduced overseas spending and more homegrown research. He also urged decentralization and government reforms while campaigning in Ohio's 17th District.
New London Board of Education rejects bids for Fitchville School roof repair for a second time as all bids exceed the architect's estimate. The board votes to solicit bids in three parts for the repair, with the only bid at 10,291 dollars for two sections of the roof.
The Willard Board of Education accepted five resignations including John Decker and Mary Dodge. Four new teachers were hired for high school and elementary roles, with details on degrees and assignments. Administrative notes cover budget, insurance, and future staffing needs.
The Willard Board of Education began steps to place two bond measures on the ballot. One proposal funds eight classrooms four kindergartens and various facilities at the junior high for 990000 dollars. The second covers junior high PE improvements including an indoor pool at 154000 dollars. The board will seek estimates to meet state inspector requirements at the old Central School.
The Mayor's Committee on Human Relations debated censorship of prisoners mail after Sheriff John Borgia urged Gov Gilligan to allow censorship in state penal institutions. Norris challenged censorship as an isolated incident and pushed for jail reforms including separating sentenced from awaiting trial detainees. The council discussed a regional jail study and a summer playground project on Glover Avenue and planned a county health care survey to publish in August.
Gerald R. Stewart, 22, was arrested by Milan police on a morals charge filed in May. He is accused of sexual relations with a 14-year-old girl who ran away to Florida earlier this year, reportedly fearing pregnancy. The warrant alleges the incident occurred Feb. 25.
New London volunteer firefighters were called to the Bill Trembley residence on Ohio 60 north of town to extinguish a minor blaze in a garage Monday night. Fire Chief Al Walters said fumes from gasoline used to clean paint brushes ignited when a child played with matches. No damage was reported.
In Huron County League action at VFW and Molholt venues, Lefty Grove Senior and Junior divisions feature matchups including Lefty Grove teams against Couch and Baltes, while Home Savings faces Huron County Bank. Eagles clash with Moose, and Fashion Shoppe meets Huron County Bank with several 6:15 and 7:15 p.m. games.
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