Second Open House Slated At City Light Plant
Light Plant Supt. Donald Davis told City Council another open house is planned to accommodate residents who missed last weekend tours. More than 150 attended, with favorable comments, and a second session is set for October. Councilman Coletta corrected prior reports, noting multiple previous open houses after plant additions in 1949 1957 and 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Davis
Davis
Domenic Coletta
Electric Committee
Coletta
Auxiliary Police Granted Arrest Powers by Norwalk Council
Norwalk City Council adopted an ordinance giving arrest powers to auxiliary patrolmen when in uniform and on assignments by the police chief. The measure cites football season as a trigger for emergency action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Robert Williams
Police Committee
City to buy lot for McGuan Park parking at Hester and Clifton
City Council voted to purchase a residential lot near McGuan Field for a 40 car off street parking site. The tract from J G Meyers of Norwalk costs 3900 dollars and includes a fire damaged house and a barn. Only objection came from James Seitz a Norwalk contractor who called it unfair to nearby residents. Service Director William Mount noted no objections from a resident on an abutting lot after consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGuan Field
J.G. Meyers
Norwalk
James’ Seitz
William Mount
Hester
Clifton Streets
Norwalk Urged to Purchase Third Municipal Ambulance
Ambulance coordinators Richard Striker and John Short urged Norwalk City Council to consider adding a third municipal ambulance after 52 of 223 runs in four months occurred outside the city. They noted the service has borrowed a third vehicle that will be sold, and Councilman Allen Hakes said the committee would study the issue and report back. In August, the service fee total
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Richard Striker
John Short
Allen Hakes
Ambulance Committee
City Converts Sewage System Notes to Bonds
The city accepted Ball Burge and Kraus bid for 270000 in bonds to finance sewage plant improvements. The July 31 council vote followed Auditor Hipp’s advice amid favorable rates. The conversion reduces cost from 0.75 to 5.75 percent with a 942.30 premium, needed by Sept 16 renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball, Burge and
Kraus
Norwalk
Cleveland
Charles Hipp
Ball
Burge
Taxpayer Sues Over State Lodge Contract Award
A group of Ohio taxpayers filed in Common Pleas Court to overturn a Salt Fork Lodge contract awarded to Ohio Inns, claiming Natural Resources Director Morry abused discretion. The suit notes Ameritel offered higher revenue and cites Ohio Inns operates other state parks with income sharing. Plaintiffs include Dayton residents and Ameritel stockholders. Department says Ohio Inns was chosen for its specialized experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
UPI
Common Pleas Court
Ohio Inns, Inc
Salt Fork State Park
Cambridge
Ohio Inns
Ameritel Enterprises of
Charles E. Brown
Natural Resources
Fred E. Morry
Hueston Woods
Burr Oak
Punderson State Parks
Brayton Trumble
Robert W. Cyester
Charlotte M. Schweiger
Roger L. Scott
Dayton
Arvil E. Roll Jr
Robert J. Perkins
Centerville
Brown
Ameritel
Ohio
Melvin J. Rebholz
Creek Work Approved for Norwalk flood repairs
Federal and state inspectors approved the Norwalk Creek work at a City Council meeting. The project may total about 125000 with federal aid to reimburse repairs to a reservoir, bridges, and creek from the 1969 flood. current reimbursement claims total 124000. Also, first of six mechanical aerators started on the Great Miami River at Miamisburg to boost water oxygen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk Creek
William Mount
Mount
George Cunitz
Walter D. Moulton
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Robert Nicaise
Corps of Engineers
Great
Miami River
Miamisburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
New York
Morgan Jones
Jones
Williams
Whittlesey Avenue
Melvin Shipley
Welton
Linwood Avenue
City Boys
MecGuan
George Todd
Monroe Street
Zanesville
Manhattan
Pohl’s
BankAmericard
Huron
Lergercont Insurance Corp
API
Perte
Hamburg
Meek’s Bakery
Linwood Ave
Red Eye
Norwalk, Ohio
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!