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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1968
Page
1
In Friday night events at Judge Russell T. Antrim's traffic court a teenage boy, angered by a traffic citation, surrendered his license to the judge. The incident marked the first involuntary license turn in the judge's tenure with hundreds previously suspended or restricted by court actions.
Fire crews investigated a field rear of 83 87 Corwin Street owned by Roy Adkins in rural Norwalk after a 1 30 p m fire burned a 10 by 20 foot patch. Two local youths allegedly started the blaze and fled toward Rosedale Boulevard along the railroad tracks.
A state bulletin seeks 17 and 16 year old Norwalk youths believed to have stolen a 1964 car and driven toward Florida. The car owner has filed stolen vehicle charges with officials.
Dr. George F. Linn, Huron County Health Commissioner, says investigation into an unusual illness among Norwalk-Bronson students continues with no identified cause from initial lab work. He urges families of any new illness cases from last Wednesday or Thursday to contact the Health Department, as further data could reveal the outbreak cause. Laboratory results show no food poisoning and water analysis is incomplete.
Tom Padratzik, 23, Las Vegas, was found six miles north of Furnace Creek in the Funeral Mountains after a forced-plane crash left him wandering. He died about 30 minutes from a highway and rescue.
Partly cloudy and cooler today with highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s and lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Sunday brings more clouds and a slight shower chance. Norwalk Friday high 79, low 47. rainfall none. Births show Eugene Ward and wife Norwalk a son. Marriage licensees Burkey and Fike Wakeman at home. Case and New New London at home. Deaths Kent Pollinger 75 Willard and Mrs Don Larkin Royal Oak Michigan.
The Saigon government vows to boycott negotiations if the National Liberation Front joins as equals, while Hanoi seeks U S recognition of the NLF. Washington channels hint at softening the rift as talks, begun as preliminary soundings, face possible collapse amid stark differences.
Norwalk celebrated two wins Friday with Norwalk High ending a 21 game skid by defeating Upper Sandusky 20 to 6 and St Pauls clinching the Firelands Conference crown. Assistant coach Dennis Corrigan expressed strong optimism ahead of the Norwalk game and head coach Len Hardman endorsed the mood.
Kris Ultican was named Norwalk 1968 Homecoming queen before a 20-6 victory over Upper Sandusky. Judy Olsen crowned Kris as parade crowds cheered the queen and court. The celebration followed the Truckers’ decisive win and homecoming dance planned at the junior high.
Richard Barnett 25 of Willard faces three charges after allegedly attempting to strike Huron County Deputy David De Witt with a car Friday night. De Witt and another deputy had dispersed a tavern fight and observed Barnett driving off, spinning tires and throwing stones. Barnett fled a sheriff's pursuit and was later found about a half hour later at a New Haven tavern.
With hunting season around the corner several persons still looking for a hunting dog. If you have a good hunting dog to sell call Ask For An Ad-Taker.
Norwalk officials react to a citizens committee report proposing 393000 in city improvement funds. Nine leaders share views on the charter, with four opposing, two in favor, and three undecided. Mayor Finch backs study, Auditor Hipp supports reform, while Crawford contests the charter approach.
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