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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1966
Page
1
Flood waters from the Arno threaten Florence amid heavy rains. Thousands flee as the river swells past danger level. centuries of art and treasures face damage or loss in the Renaissance city.
An agreement to study insect control in apple orchards was signed between the Ohio Agriculture and Development Center in Wooster and the U S Department of Agriculture. Center leader Dr. Robert P Holdsworth Jr said the center would contribute 78861 dollars and the federal government 39000 for a three year program. Coroner rules carbon monoxide caused death in Struthers road parking lot deaths.
Cloudy and windy with warm showers and scattered thundershowers today high 60s. Showers end tonight with cooler air 34 to 42. Friday partly cloudy and cooler with a high near 60. Births list several families in Norwalk Willard Milan and Attica. Deaths include Henry Newmeyer Cletus E Kramer and a stillborn Ingersoll girl. Marriage filed for William Beal and Gail Jones.
Mayor Finch announced at the Park and Recreation Board meeting that the post election levy will net about 8000 dollars the funds mainly go to maintenance staff raises and to expand activities. The board plans one to two new full time workers and transfer of Ray Currier to Memorial Lake Park. Improvements include pool chlorinator diving board and filter house work with spring start. Skating ponds on the junior high lot and Stokely property will be supervised by the department. Outfield fence moves at McGuan Field aim to boost Norwalk for Slo Pitch Tournament.
Wet weather and high winds leave farmers worried as up to 90 percent of the corn remains unharvested across Huron County. Elevator managers warn of ground conditions, potential mold, and possible 20 to 25 percent field losses if the weather persists, with a dry spell needed to salvage what remains.
Veterans Day ceremonies will be held at the Huron County Courthouse at 11 a.m. Friday with remarks by Mayor Harold Finch and speaker Rev. Floyd Buckland. The Ohio National Guard firing squad and American Legion color guard will participate. A luncheon follows at the American Legion home.
A deadly house fire killed seven of eight children and left a nine year old girl and the mother as the sole survivors. The incident, captured by a UPI telephoto, prompted a photo on page 3.
The EHOVE Board moves to select a site for the new $4 million vocational technical school approved by voters. A Site Selection Committee and Erie Regional Planning Commission joint session are set for next Wednesday to discuss site, utilities, and this formal contact with regional officials.
Detroit report states seven children from one family perished in an early morning fire at a Farmington Township home. Only the mother, Mrs Rose Polmateer, and one child escaped. coroner cites asphyxiation and third degree burns. Authorities investigate cause while the mother is hospitalized in shock.
The Norwalk City School Board will hold a special meeting Monday at 4 30 p m in the administration building to discuss placing a five mill levy on a December ballot. The levy failed by 75 votes in Tuesday's election.
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