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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1978
Page
2
Deputies investigate a burglary at Price Sand and Gravel Co on Ohio 61 South in Wakeman. Several hundred dollars of tools and office items including a calculator radio welder cutting torch heads and a chain horse were taken. The theft was reported at 8 a.m. Friday. The firm is owned by Robert Price.
Akron Ohio UPI Timothy R Papp convicted in retrial for the 1973 rape murder of 9 year old Roxie Ann Keathley. He received life in prison on first degree murder with other charges awaiting sentencing after psychiatric evaluation. Jury deliberated nine days and verdict reached after nine days of testimony. Papp original conviction overturned for constitutional rights violation and trial moved from Lorain to Summit County.
Huron County Health Department announced a state required measles vaccination schedule for grades 7 through 12. Pink permission slips must be signed by a parent or guardian, with options for measles or measles rubella vaccines, and coordinating times at multiple area high schools.
Charles Weaver Jr 21 of 57 Baker St was arrested for disorderly conduct by intoxication after he and a companion caused a scene at the Kroger store on Milan Avenue at 3 a.m. He resisted arrest, shouted and cursed, and was handcuffed. A warrant for failing to appear on a speeding charge in Monroeville was noted.
A Friday night crash on Ohio 113 left 16 year old in the trauma unit at the Medical College of Ohio Toledo with five other Norwalk youths treated and released at local hospitals. Driver Alan Camp, 74 Foster Street, was hospitalized then moved to Toledo. A second incident near Union Street ended with James E. Boyd, 30, arrested for DUI and other charges after allegedly damaging a police interrogation room typewriter and fleeing the scene.
Norwalk listings show price tiers for The King and I with lower rates on non Saturday shows and opening night on March 31 at 1.50, while Saturday tickets are 3.50. Friday Sunday differ by age group. Also—help wanted in clothing drive for the Terry Souslin family following a Wednesday morning house fire.
Agricultural markets show mixed closes with grains Wheat at 2.63 Corn 2.20 Oats 1.45 Soybeans 6.74. Livestock auction totals 1,537 head with hogs 802 and cattle 459. Prices vary by grade in cattle and sheep with steady to down trends noted and numerous consignor details.
Mary Ruth Christoff of Willard died Friday morning at Fisher-Titus Hospital at age 64. Born in Bellevue, she lived in Willard 40 years and owned the Victory Inn. She attended Trinity Lutheran Church and is survived by three sons Michael J. of Plymouth David J. of Woodburn Oregon Daniel K. of Willard and a daughter Yvonne C. Wise of Mansfield plus seven grandchildren. Friends may call after 6 tonight and after 6 p.m. Sunday at Secor Funeral Home Willard. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Edward Brandt officiating. Burial will be Greenwood Cemetery Willard.
Reflector reporter David Ray and his wife Molly became parents today a 6 pound 6 ounce girl named Clare Jane. Mother, daughter and father are all reported to be doing well.
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