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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1968
Page
2
The Park and Recreation Commission approved the first price increase since 1965 for city pool use. Children 65 cents, adults 85 cents. season passes up to 7.50 single and 20.00 family. Non residents pay 12.50 single or 25.00 family. They noted lessons are included.
South Central High School unveils its 38 member 1968 Scholarship Team under Principal Al D Etterre. The finalists will take the Ohio Tests of Scholastic Achievement in Norwalk and compare results with peers statewide in Division III.
In a business session Larry Foran of Willard was re elected president of the county heart association. Officers include Henry Timman Norwalk vice president Mrs William Armatrout Willard secretary Bernard Logan Norwalk treasurer and Dr Nino M Camardese Norwalk medical adviser Ark Gilbert New London was named Volunteer of the Year for leading the village and township fund drive in 1968 which raised 300 more than the prior year.
A capital funds drive of 325000 to finance a new wing at Willard Area Hospital was announced by M E Acocks president of the hospital board. John Wallace will chair the campaign with headquarters at Conwell Ave and Neal Zick Road. Funds will come from public subscriptions including industry and individuals and supplement 533000 in anticipated Hill Burton federal funds. The total project price is about 1 600 000 including furnishings and bonds to be issued by the city.
Lara Hershey, 17, Norwalk High senior, is one of ten first place winners in the National Safety Poster contest by AAA. Her entry Avoid the Driver's Blind Spot earned local honors Feb 24 with 150 county entries, advances to national judging, and will receive a $100 savings bond and calendar reproduction. Hershey studies under art instructor Pamela Miller at Norwalk High School.
Carl Moyer of Bellevue slighted damaged Harold Binse’s truck when his vehicle hit a road dip, bounced, and swung into Binse’s car on State Route 4 south of the Huron Erie County line. The 9 10 a m crash left no injuries or arrests..local sales data follow.
Paul M. White, longtime executive at NL Firm on S. Main St New London, is chosen to succeed the late Rodney Ward as president after Ward’s fatal auto crash April 4. Gerald Fowden becomes treasurer and Alice Ward remains secretary. Board and stockholders announced April 27.
In Panmunjom two North Korean soldiers roughed up an American serviceman outside the armistice commission meetings. Witnesses said a guard knocked a chocolate bar from his hand, another collar grabbed him, and a third tried to kick him. Maj. Gen. Gilbert H. Woodward condemned North Korea's provocation.
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