Covered Wagon Family Trades Trek for Idaho Life
Russell Oliver and family, the only Idaho arrival by covered wagon, settled near Burley after a five month westward trek from Norwalk Ohio. They fled the fast pace of the East seeking jobs, traded their wagon for a car, and now bathe in a real tub while adjusting to American life with four children and a remaining mortgage on an $18,000 home.
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Burley, Idaho
Russell Oliver
Idaho
Norwalk
Ohio
Oregon
Oliver
Charlotte
Russell Jr
Charles
Tina
Richard
Mount Leaves Friday As Norwalk Director
William V. Mount announces Friday will be his last day as Norwalk safety and service director. Bids for sidewalk repairs open Saturday at noon and only repaired sidewalks will be inspected this fall. New construction programs will be postponed until next summer. Oliver the Saint Bernard wins largest pet trophy in Berlin Heights parade. owner Sally Poyer, 11, accepts the award. Helen C Carpenter reports minor collision on East Main Street causing a dented bumper to Pierce’s car and a dented grille on her car.
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William V. Mount
Norwalk
City Hall
Oliver
Saint Bernard
Berlin Heights
Sally Poyer
Ladybug
Jill Graves
Helen C. Carpenter
W. Main St
East Main Street
Miss Carpenter
R. Roger Pierce
Spine Court
Pierce
Paul Carpenter
Motorcycle Crash Injures Two On Main Street Intersection
Two men were rushed to Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital after a motorcycle went out of control at East Main Street and Ohio 18 and U.S. 20 on Monday night.
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Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital
East Main Street
Ohio 18
U.S. 20
Nickoli
Newton
League Streets
Thomas A. Cory
Newton St
Newton Street
Michael J. McGuire
Center St
League Street
McGuire
Burglary Report From Woodlawn Residence
A family returning from camping found their home at 51 Woodlawn had been broken into. Items missing include a blue dress, purple plaid skirt, earrings, a dozen flares, and a carpenter's level. The back door was ajar and two beer cans were on the front steps.
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Bert R. Johnson
Woodlawn
Johnsons
Johnson
Want A Better Job Read The Norwalk Reflector Help Wanted
A classified column invites readers to explore better employment options with listings from local employers. It highlights job categories, opportunities in Norwalk and surrounding areas, and how to apply through brief contact details and instructions.
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Norwalk
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