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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1978
Page
2
Grain harvest under way across the county with corn and soybeans moving to market. Farmers face high drying costs and storage decisions, weighing on farm vs elevator storage, with 70 to 80 percent of normal yields overall and frost risks across Ohio.
Charles Slone, sentenced Aug. 25 to 15 to 60 years for selling LSD and other drugs to undercover agents, will not be eligible for parole for at least 10 years. Judge Robert W. Smith ordered the actual minimum time after arguments by attorney Jack Levin and Prosecutor Richard Hauser, with counts three and four to be served consecutively and the rest combined.
All state liquor stores and agencies close October 9 for Columbus Day. Huron County Democratic Party hosts a candidates night dinner at 6:30 p.m. October 5 at the Bronson Norwalk Conservation Club with reservations via central committee member or 668-1262 and a 6.50 donation. Erie Huron District Nurses Association meets October 9 at Hickory Steakhouse in Sandusky. dinner at 6, meeting at 7, 8 p.m. dialysis unit tour at Providence Hospital. Barb Bores to confirm by October 7.
New London high school students in Child Development and Home Economics I will run a four week childhood education project ending with a nursery school for ages three to five. The program runs October 10 to 20 on weekday mornings in room 101 basement, limited to 20 residents of the New London School District with reservations via Mrs Miller or Mrs Woodward at the high school.
Robert Wenner high school principal and ABE director says adult basic education classes will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday in New London. The program aims to boost reading writing and math skills for adults seeking further training or employment.
About 10 000 people attended Willard’s fourth annual Oktoberfest from Thursday through the festival’s third day. Kiddie King and Queen were Jason Ratliff and Mickell Wallace, sponsored by the Willard Fire Department, with winners receiving prizes. A tobacco spitting contest saw Marvin Bannworth of Willard win with 16 feet 6 inches, though he felt unwell afterward. The Jaycees reported 17 of 40 beer kegs consumed. Tonight features the Old Timers Band at 5 30, a 8 45 pizza eating contest, and a 10 30 beer drinking contest.
Willard City Councilman at large Richard Snook has resigned after three years of a four year term. City Manager Paul Capelle said he received Snook’s resignation letter and that the action will take effect October 1, to be announced at the Monday council meeting. Snook declined to comment on his resignation when contacted. He was elected November 4, 1975. four council members are ward elected and three are at large.
Towne and Country Performing Arts Center invites students from fourth to twelfth grade to join the Tadpole Chorus. First rehearsal is Oct 9 from 4 30 to 5 30 pm under Lana Huff in New London. Registration ends Oct 16 at 4 30 pm with fees 10 for music and tuition and 5 dues.
Obituaries for Charlotte M. Willson 83 formerly of Milan now in Baytown Texas with graveside in Cleveland. Betty J. Allan 55 of Bellevue dies in Toledo Hospital with funeral at Parks-Emmett in Toledo and burial in Norwalk Woodlawn. Ray Feichtner 72 of Willard area death. Gerald W. Caywood 59 of Plymouth dies. survivors include children spouses and grandchildren. multiple funeral arrangements and affiliations noted.
Property transfers listed include Chester and Shirley Harvey to William Kuhle in Bellevue City Edward and Marietta Pickett to Jackie Kerstetter in Wakeman Village Joseph Knable dec'd to Bettie Knable in Fitchville Two.
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