Norwalk Weather Observer Records Historic Cold and Snow
Ray Whitbeck, Norwalk’s fifth weather observer since 1905, catalogs daily highs and lows, precipitation, and notable events from the city sewage plant. He mails the data monthly to Asheville, NC, contributing to nationwide records and noting a 108 degree high on July 24, 1934. The piece also notes local church activity and a British street sweeper case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Wolf
Norwalk
Department of Commerce
Weather Bureau
Ray Whitbeck
Whitbeck
Bureau
Asheville
N.C
U. S
Hi La Downs Sees Probable Pari Mutuel Next Season
Keith Hilaman of Hi La Downs Inc says pari mutuel betting is a definite possibility for the 1965 season at the Norwalk track where windows a restaurant and additional barns are under construction. Officials plan extended 20 day meets and expect high interest from horse owners nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Hilaman
Hi-La Downs, Inc
Hi-La Downs
Norwalk
Ohio
California
Zenobia Road
Delinquency Attitudes Toward Juveniles Diverted From Court
Greenwich and New London officials discuss handling juvenile misbehavior with court as a last resort. Police cite rising juvenile offenses but favor cooperation with families, offering warnings and help before legal action. Plymouth uses an honor system where first offenders sign a card and may be given a break if behavior improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Robert Seidel
New London Police
Local incidents span fender benders to thefts and classes
A series of brief notices reports Edith Duden cited for following too closely after a rear-end collision on Route 298 near Willard. Others note a stolen spare tire valued at $50 between Bellevue and Lima, a TV giveaway at the Huron County Fair, a bicycle crash on Grove Ave, a child minor injury, a DUI arrest in Akron Common Pleas Court with fines and jail, fall obedience classes, nursing program enrollment, and varied post office hours in North Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Duden
Willard
State Highway Patrol
George McCarthy
New Washington
Raymond W. Liebert
Lima
Here
Liebert
Bellevue
Monroeville
Lawman's View on Juvenile Delinquency Referrals
Willard Police Chief Calvin C. Fillings argues against judging youths and favors court referral over officer punishment. He notes officers may work unofficially in antisocial cases, but prefer Court handling, citing 73 of 172 delinquency referrals through July, with 36 by schools and 34 by probation officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Calvin C. Fillings
Fillings
Willard Council Denies Generator Bid Request
Norwalk Reflector reports Willard City Council rejected the manager's plea to advertise for bids on a new generator for peak power at the plant. The manager and two employees studied a Wyomin g plant feasibility and favored a used unit but sought competitive bids for comparison. Carl Peters seeks trailer court next to city park and water sewage support. council will weigh questions before approving land annexation. An ordinance authorizing closing or vacating a right of way was also approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Wyoming
R. Keith Armstrong
Land
Peters
Ting Fifth St
Spring St
Motson St
Planning Commission
Presbyterian Church
Front St
Police Chief expresses openness to inquiry at Willard council
Willard council heard Police Chief Calvin C. Fillings declare support for a constructive investigation while protesting improper accusations. He asked the law director to clarify his position if further action occurs and noted preparing a brief. The meeting also discussed street closings, paving, a church sewer bid, a new water line on Front Street, and zoning ordinance readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin C. Fillings
Willard Council
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Ray
Frank Lamkin
S. Sheldon
Frances Gregory
Dean Norton
Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Bournemouth
England
UPI
William James
James
Hilaman
John Borgia
Plymouth
Robert Meiser
Old State Rd
Ruth Timbs
Mgr
Tues, T.F
Louis G. Frey
Norwalk Jr
Paul Miller
Ralph Larko
Fireland
Eagles Hall
Arlene Krupp
Norwalk RD
Huron County Fair
Huron County Democratic Central and Executive Committee
Robert Coy
Sandusky
Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital
Grove Ave
Coy
Kubach- Smith
Linda Jo Beer
Don M. Garner
West St
Marjorie W. Biddington
Akron
Common Pleas Court
Huron County Kennel Club
Ann Jack
Milan Ave
Mercy School of Nursing
Toledo
North Fairfield
Meiser
Lawman
Carl Peters
Ash
Rockies
Onio Electric Companies
The
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company
Cleveland Electricultimating Company
Columbus and Southern Omelectric Company
Dayton Power and Light Company
Marietta Electric Company
Onio Edison Company
Onio Power Company
Toledo Edison Company
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