08 Jun 1979
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1979
Page
1
State health officials report a 19 year old man died of pneumonic plague the only form spread by person to person. A dog allegedly dragged a rabbit into the yard, prompting medical surveillance on about 70 contacts with no symptoms yet.
Considerable cloudiness and humidity with showers or storms possible tonight and Saturday. Lows 65 to 70 tonight, highs in the low to mid 80s Saturday, precip chances 40 percent tonight and 60 percent Saturday, south to southwest winds around 10 mph. Temperatures Thursday 82 67 with 0.48 inches total precipitation. Marriage license applications list Robert C. Bursley and Annette M. Smith. Robert J. O Mara and Elnora A. Touby. Births include Marty and Beneda Clark a boy. Kurt and Deborah Smith a boy. Johnny and Mary Dutton twin girls. Deaths: JoHann Myers 35 Norwalk. Henry Baker 77 Mount Olive NC.
Reg Stadtmiller of Sandusky buys the former Gulf Oil Station on Milan Avenue for 57000 dollars. He plans to renovate to office space and add 12 to 16 sales staff with parking for 35 customers. Clyde Rekart remains manager as Stadtmiller boosts local offices in Sandusky and Port Clinton.
Charles R. Zeiter, a New London Junior High special education teacher living in North Fairfield, has been named to the Erie Huron County Community Action Commission by the Huron County Commissioners. He replaces John Yacob of Willard and previously served two terms on the CAC until 1975. Zeiter represents Commissioner Roy Palm, will serve with enthusiasm, and is a former North Fairfield mayor for 10 years until 1976 and a mayoral candidate this year. he and wife Nancy have two children, Andrew and Patricia.
The Norwalk High School class of 1979, 182 graduates, received diplomas Thursday at the junior high in a combined commencement and baccalaureate service amid a downpour. Valedictorian Marcia Albright urged peers to use time and knowledge to shape their futures, while Salutatorian Vicky Moyer emphasized pursuing open opportunities. The ceremony featured prayers, diplomas presented by school board President Fred Waugh, and moments of celebration including graduates in jeans under maroon robes and a cap blowing fan. 41 seniors earned scholarships or awards, with numerous institutions and honors listed for individual students.
Robert Bruckshaw crafts highly accurate scale ships in his Greenwich workshop. He spends about 1,000 to 3,200 hours on each vessel, researching plans from national museums and compiling exact wood, rigging, and cannon details. His 14 ships over 23 years earned praise from National Geographic Society and Rear Admiral Eller, with work described as world class.
The Huron County Board of Health approved more than $12,000 in pay increases for full time staff at its monthly meeting. Sanatorian Roger Dixon and county supervising nurse Imelda Lodermeier each gain $2,236 to reach $16,016 annually. A $25 per pay period cost of living raise will apply to 12 full time employees, with bi monthly pay, totaling $650 more this year. Merits raises may follow, contingent on evaluations. A summer hire at minimum wage was approved.
Vice President Walter Mondale said SALT II is absolutely in the nation's interest not a sell-out to the Soviets. He spoke at a news conference before a spring address at Ohio State University, asserting the treaty has overwhelming U S support and that U S participation prevents a costly arms race.
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