Saginaw Water Pressure Push Sparks City Council Action
Saginaw Wire Products pressed the City Council water committee over low Ontario Avenue pressure affecting insurance costs. Calvin Stover and Douglas Marianek urged a promised 1967 improvement, noting a plant fire risk and a higher insurance rating due to weak mains. Shipley said a decision would come within a week.
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Saginaw Wire Products, Inc
Ontario Avenue
Saginaw
Calvin Stover
Douglas Marianek
Melvin Shipley
Shipley
Marianek
Stover
Two Hurt In Cycle Accidents
Two young men were injured in separate motorcycle crashes. Richard Burkholder 20 of Wakeman was treated at Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital after his bike hit a rut and he was thrown over the handlebars. Tim Helmstetter 16 of rural Norwalk was treated and released for injuries after his motorcycle slid on loose gravel at Memorial Lake Park.
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Richard Burkholder
Wakeman
Burkholder
Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital
Tim Helmstetter
Norwalk
Memorial Lake Park
Ridgefield Rockets 4-H Club Meets in June
The Ridgefield Rockets 4 H Club gathered at Tod Morrow's home in June to discuss farm projects. Tod Morrow reported on his garden while Richard Hauser presented a chicken project. Advisor Don Boehler assisted members with rope projects and the girls demonstrated stocking darning.
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Ridgefield Rockets
Tod Morrow
Richard Hauser
Don _ Boehler
Lykins Appeals Case Against Superior Coach and Sommers
James Lykins of Willard appeals a Common Pleas decision involving Superior Coach Corp of Lima and Joseph J. Sommers as administrator of a workers compensation claim. The appeal names Bureau of Insurance and related parties as respondents in a civil action.
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James Lykins
Willard
V. Superior Coach Corp
Lima
Joseph J. Sommers
Bureau of Beesineema Compensation, Et al
Charter Panel Debates Timeline With Straw Vote Proposed
Griffiths urges faster action on charter panel despite 6 6 split. Greg Richards misses meetings for vacation and seeks tape recordings before voting. Straw vote proposed as Mullenix asks members to prepare four discussion items. Next meeting set for 7 30 p m in the city council chamber.
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Griffiths
Greg Richards
Mullenix
City Council Chamber
18 Year Old Elected By Young GOP In Huron County
Linda Stout aged 18 of Willard was elected president of the Huron County Young Republicans at a Tuesday meeting held at the Columbia Gas Co social room. Melvin Robinson became vice president with Bonnie Pigman secretary and Mike Rice treasurer.
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Young Gop
Linda Stout
Willard
Huron County
Young Republicans
Columbia Gas Co
Melvin Robinson
Bonnie Pigman
Mike Rice
Norwalk
Roger Kleckner
Sandusky
The
Erie County Young Republicans
Swine Fever Threat Warns Texas Officials
Texas officials battling horse sleeping sickness and mosquito-borne disease warn of swine fever spreading from Latin America. Experts say Mexico buying Cuban hams could import the illness, urging urgent US–Mexico talks to keep African swine fever out.
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Austin
Tex
UPI
Texas
Latin America
Fred Mauer
Texas A&m College of Veterinary Medicine
Mexico
Cuba
Mauer
United States
Southwest
Louisiana
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Avery-Ehove offers adult small engine repair class
Avery-EHOVE Joint Vocational School opens an adult summer program class in small engine repair starting 6:30 p.m. July 27. The course runs Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. through Aug. 17 for 16 hours at a cost of $14. Enrollment is open and register by calling EHOVE.
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Avery — Ehove
EHOVE
North Fairfield Soldier Receives Bronze Star and Promotion
Bruce Baker, son of Mrs. Harold Fife of North Fairfield, earned the Bronze Star for meritorious service in Vietnam and was promoted to E-5. He returned June 16 and will report August 2 to Fort Eustis Virginia. his wife Vickie Barre of Greenwich and son Jeremy will join him there.
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North Fairfield
Bruce Baker
Harold Fife
Baker
Vietnam
Fort Eustis
Vickie Barre
Greenwich
Jeremy
Norwalk to annex 17 acres north of Gallup Avenue
Norwalk City Council votes 5 to 1 to annex 17 acres owned by the city north of Gallup Avenue while a nearby 54 acre tract held by Tedech Co seeks annexation. Councilman Morgan Jones opposes the move citing resident opposition. The city site houses an old dump and a police firing range. a public hearing on Tedech’s annexation is set for Sept. 20.
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Norwalk
Gallup Avenue
Tedech Co
Robert Meyer
Tedech
Frederick Waugh
County Board of Commissioners
County Board
City Council Backs Emergency Street Repair Ordinance
City Council debates an emergency street repair ordinance after Councilman Robert Williams questions planning. The measure, normally needing three readings, is advanced by suspending rules to allow bids and contract award. Other actions include pavement equipment purchase and a summer picnic plan.
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Robert Williams
Domenic Coletta
Memorial Lake Park
Coletta
George Linn
74 Year-Old Man Falls From Ladder While Painting
A 74 year old man from rural Willard fell about 21 feet from a ladder while painting his house on Old State Road. The accident occurred around 9 30 this morning. He was working alone and was hospitalized at Willard Area Hospital. Injuries were not yet determined.
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Willard
Old State Road
Jim Robertson
Sheriff's Department
Snell Griffith
Griffith
Willard Area
Youth Injured By B-B Pellet In Forehead Incident
Ludwig Harris of Old State Road was treated at Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital after a B-B pellet penetrated his forehead while reportedly firing the gun. He was released after emergency treatment.
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Ludwig Harris
Old State Road
Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital
Harris
Bargain Hunting at a Local Garage Sale
A brief note encouraging readers to seek good deals at garage sales as a place to find desired items at lower prices.
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Common Pleas Court
Charter Commission
James London
Urban Livengood, Jr
Dick Rench
Bobby Werner
Debbie Carpenter
Steve Hagerman
Lois King
Doug Hillis
Ronald Freeman
Ohio
Dayton
West Main St
Northside
Morgan Jones
Jones
Chevrolet
America
Impala
Chevelle
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