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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1979
Page
2
At Maplehurst, a 26 year old PTO continues to function with strong participation. The group raises over 1000 dollars at the annual Fun Fair and aims to improve school life through parent involvement. A 1977 survey sparked reevaluation, leading to reorganizing after an eight year lapse.
Tom Traczek, Maplehurst PTO president and Ehove instructor, says involvement grows from family events and children. The PTO runs a family potluck open house three program meetings and an annual Fun Fair that raises over $1,000 for the public, despite declining meeting attendance.
Service News from Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, reports Pvt. Robert T. Schweizer of Norwalk recently finished a wire-guided missile system repair course at the U.S. Army Missile and Munitions Center and School. Students learned to inspect test and maintain the TOW and Dragon weapons systems and related equipment. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Werner Schweizer, live at 28 Firelands Blvd.
Residents north of Peru ia flee a flooded area after visiting their property by boat as the Illinois River swells to 28.7 feet near a 28.8 foot 1943 record. Forecasters warned a crest of 30 feet or more could arrive this weekend.
Judge Smith argues against rushing cases to cut the backlog in Huron County where 662 cases remained at year end 1977. He favors a second fulltime judge and retains referee McKown, praised for speeding domestic relations cases, while commissioners debate costs and courtroom needs. Local lawyers support the move citing high volume and frequent litigation.
Raymon A Wheeler 85 of Willard died Thursday at Willard Area Hospital. He was a WWI Army Band veteran, retired B&O trainman, and Golden Rule Lodge member. Survived by wife Gladys, daughter Mary Jump, step son Maurice Fulpz, and multiple grandchildren. Funeral plans set at Fink-Lindsey with Masonic services. Burial Maple Grove Cemetery New Haven. Harold J Scheid 72 of rural Monroeville died early Saturday at home. A lifelong farmer and water hauler, he belonged to St Peter Lutheran Church and Eagles Lodge 490, and served on the Huron County Fair Board. Burial plans not listed.
Obituary notices list Helen Rockwell wife of 48 years with four daughters and a son, plus 13 grandchildren and many relatives, with funeral and viewing details in Norwalk. Also noted are Max Osterling Sr. of Huron with family, church and charity acknowledgments, and George W. Smith of Milan with surviving relatives and funeral arrangements in Milan and Upper Sandusky areas.
The Institute of Speed Reading, iInc., offers a 24 hour speed reading course for participants over 12. Graduates are promised 1000 wpm with strong comprehension after eight weeks. The program covers study techniques, test strategies, and focus. Free one hour orientations scheduled March 24 11 AM March 25 7 PM March 26 4 30 PM and 7 PM at Maple Tree Lounge Whittlesey Ave Room 5. Special rates for eligible students and families. minors must be accompanied by a parent.
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