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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1978
Page
8
The USDA estimated 398 500 dollars in agricultural losses from Monday's summer storm in Huron County. About 1 000 acres affected, 25 farm dwellings 25 farm buildings and farm machinery damaged. No livestock lost. Insurance likely covers much, loans possible from Farmers Home Administration if needed.
Huron County Commissioners require all new hires and employees with six months or less of service to undergo a physical by a doctor of the commissioners choice. The measure, passed unanimously, aims to keep group health insurance costs in check and curb potential workers compensation claims. Elected personnel are excluded. two doctors will be chosen and announced later.
The Ohio Veterans of Foreign Wars tabled a resolution to admit 100,000 eligible women to the all male organization at its 58th annual convention. A spokesman said the issue remains open for the national convention later this year after defeat at the prior year’s session. Edward Marzee of Independence will be installed as Ohio VFW commander by about 10,000 delegates. National commander Dr. John Waysick of Sandusky will address the group.
Jacqueline Datcher, 33, of Washington DC, faces up to 18 months in prison or a 500 dollar fine after being found guilty of eating two strawberries while shopping at a SEAT PLEASANT area supermarket. Sentencing is set for August 7.
Richard B. Hunt of 95 Woodlawn Avenue said a window was entered and pennies valued at 25 to 30 dollars and some codeine pills were taken. Florence Hunt reported missing jewelry, record albums, and clothing belonging to her daughter Lee Ann Duty. Norwalk ambulance responded Thursday evening at 6 45 for Robert Espinoza of 109 Milan Avenue with shortness of breath to Fisher Titus.
Hyden Kentucky, a town of about 500, buzzes as former President Richard Nixon prepares his first public appearance since his 1974 resignation. locals quote excitement, late nights, and nationwide attention as the event nears. Judge-Executive C. Allen Muncy notes wide public chatter and general enthusiasm.
Huron County Airport Authority president and secretary filed a 3032 bill for attorney fees to the county commissioners. The amount is to be split evenly by the county and city. Special counsel Harry Riggs from Kentucky handles the case against operator Ron Zoellner with county aide Jack Fynes and city Law Director Ronald Freeman. Fees likely paid from revenue sharing funds.
The Columbus area district will receive a $222,449 increase in state funding for the 1979 fiscal year after the General Assembly approved the supplemental appropriations bill Tuesday. Rep. Fred H. Deering of Monroeville announced the rise over 1978 funding.
State Auditor Thomas E. Ferguson distributed June gasoline excise tax checks to area cities and villages for street and roadway use. Norwalk received 14627 dollars, Bellevue 4959, Willard 4949, Greenwich 2589, Milan 316, Monroeville 1947, New London 3582, North Fairfield 606, Plymouth 660, Wakeman 1047, Huron 3956, Berlin Heights 711, and Milan 1197.
Local firms file articles of incorporation with the secretary of state including G & G Country Counter Inc at RD 4 Box 984 with William G. Friend Jr and Gary L. Roberts. Gilchrist Home Improvement Specialist Inc at 167 Whittlesey Ave with Harold Gilchrist George H. Hillbrunner and T H Freeman. Willard H Scheid Farms Inc with Willard Scheid.
A public hearing to discuss the proposed 1979 budget for the South Central Local School District will be held at 8 p.m. on July 13. The meeting takes place at the board of education office inside South Central High School on Angling Road in Greenwich.
Andy's Excavating of Lorain wins a 521711 contract for storm sewer work in the city's southeast area. Mayor Wayne Goodsite says work will start in days after paperwork and must be finished within 365 consecutive days. Scheduled streets include Water Woodlawn Mill Corwin Gray Main Rosedale Valley Bank and Prospect south of Main.
Huron County Commissioners approve a 3000 transfer from the revenue sharing fund to Norwalk for a sewer system tap at the fairgrounds. The county auditor will execute the transfer upon request by the Fair Board.
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