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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1950

Page

15

Edge of Doom A Berkshire hillside viewing note

SAM GOLDWYN urged a viewing of Edge of Doom. GEORGE SoKolsky, a non fan, recalls Goldwyn’s persistence and contrasts past escapes with the film described as a daring adventure. The observer and neighbor Herbert Arnold attend at Great Barrington, unsure of audience reception to the unrelentingly blunt movie.

Sam Goldwyn Warsaw Germany America George soKolsky Goldwyn Walter Wanger Joan of Arc Berkshire Hills Great Barrington Herbert Arnold

Self-Examination for a Nation in Crisis

By George Sokolsky at conscience, the piece laments America’s drift from its New England and Virginia roots. It argues faith and belief are the spine of a great people, criticizes materialism, and calls for national self-examination to understand war, charity, and shifting values in 1950.

New England Virginia China India Asia

Air control pilots strike at Yongsan village in Korea

Lt Don Morgan and HAL BOYLE in a two-seater T-6 trainer spot targets behind enemy lines north of Yongdong. Four F-80 jets locate and hit a village near Yongsan, destroying tanks, guns, and homes as ground troops advance. The operation showcases a new air control role aiding infantry.

Don Morgan White Sulphur Springs W. Va Morgan Hal Boyle Taejon-Yongdong- Hwanggan Road Yongsan Yongdong

Jets bomb fuel dumps as Morgan reports village destruction

Lt. Morgan guides rockets and 50 caliber fire over villages as jets destroy two fuel dumps and hidden vehicles. He notes red flares, black smoke, and the guerrillas firing back, then expresses longing for his home town and pride in his crew.

Lt. Morgan Morgan The Associated Press

Boise memories of pioneers and a long wagon journey

A nostalgic Boise reminiscence recalls Aunt Nell and Aunt Kit, grandparent stories from 70 years past, and the Civil War era western trek. It contrasts modern neon lights and air travel with frontier hardship, detailing the Boise River, Ft. Boise, and a Missouri bride meeting her future husband after a watermelon gift.

Boise Ida Canasta Nell Kit Boise Valley Boise River Missouri

Indian raiders raid camp for food and braids

In a camp filled with women children and elderly men an Indian war party enters seeking a dead cow and baked goods. They seize great grandmother s red braids but her sister distracts them with a warm apple pie allowing the raiders to retreat hungry rather than kill.

Grandfather Oregon Trail State Historical Museum Fulton Boise Grandmama Great Grandmother Great Grandmama International News Service

Beagle Show Highlights and Local Angling Feats

Rod and Gun notes a preacher catching five bluegills on one worm and a boy catching 33 gills with a fly rod Friday, ranging 6 1/5 to 7 1/2 inches. Ch Chamont Prompter, owned by Vergil Burwell of Canton, won best 13 inch beagle in the Northern Ohio special show near Cleveland. only Stark Beagle Club entry to place.

Baxter Palestine Bob Ch. Chamont Prompter Vergil Burwell Canton Ohio Seven Hills Village Cleveland Stark Beagle Club

Charfels Connie wins two titles in 13-inch class

Charfels Connie owned by Char ley Felton of Masillon finished first in both novice and field trial bitches in the 13-inch class. Charfels Major Bing, another Felton entry, placed fourth in American bred dogs and fourth in the field trial. Nobil Hill Tony owned by Don Kryder of East Canton took second in American bred dogs.

Charfels Connie Charley Felton Masillon Charfels Major Bing Felton Nobil Hill Tony Don Kryder East Canton Stark Ellsworth

Johnny Goodman Wins 1933 US Open as Last Amateur Champion

Omaha golfer Johnny Goodman became the last amateur to win the US Open, capturing the national title in 1933 and ending a storied era in American golf history.

Johnny Goodman Omaha

Newcastle Beats Johnstown 12 to 0 in M A League

In the Middle Atlantic League action Newcastle routed Johnstown 12 to 0 while Youngstown won 9 to 5 against Niagara and Butler faced Oil City as rain affected the schedule.

Newcastle Johnstown Youngstown Niagara Butler Oil City

Four Browns Cut as Training Camp Prunes Roster

At Bowling Green Ohio Browns coach Paul Brown trimmed the roster to 39 or 43 players after two daily workouts. Ed Longin from Boston College quarterback guard Bill King from Ball State and Alex Wizbicki formerly of the Bills were waived. Walter Malyk from West Virginia was the first cut. Darrel Palmer and backs Don Phelps and Rex Bumgardner impressed in drills as training camp tightens.

Bowling Green Ol’ Sol Cleveland Browns Paul Brown Cleveland Brown Ed Longin Boston College Bill King Ball State Teachers College Alex Wizbicki Browns Darrel Palmer New York Yankees Don Phelps Kentucky Rex Bumgardner Buffalo

Southern Association Scores Reported For Baseball Game Pairings

Atlanta beat Little Rock 11 to 4 Memphis defeated Birmingham 17 to 8 Chattanooga edged Mobile 4 to 3 over ten innings New Orleans prevailed over Nashville 5 to 4 in eleven innings.

Southern Association Atlanta Little Rock Memphis Birmingham Chattanooga Mobile New Orleans Nashville

Sebek Blasts Fair Holding Shoe Tourney

John Sebek of Canton as public relations director for the Ohio and American Horseshoe Pitchers Association blasts the Ohio State Fair Board plan to stage an Ohio horseshoe tournament at the state fair opening Aug. 26. He argues the Buckeye State Horseshoe Pitchers Association is no longer the official group and says the AHPA will seek recognition. Copies of the letter go to Governor Lausche state officials and Arlo Harris AHPA president.

John Sebek Canton Ohio and American Horseshoe Pitchers Association, Inc Ohio State Fair Board Sebek Ohio A.H.P.A Ed Bath Buckeye State Horseshoe Pitchers Association B.S.H. P.A Frank J. Lausche Guy Hiner Ed Witmer Ohio Board of Agriculture Arlo Harris

Industrial Horse shoe League postpones Monday night play

Rain forced the postponement of Monday night matches in the Industrial Horse shoe League. Friday night at Ring er Land courts on 30th Street NW will now host 6:30 contests between Stahlheber Sports and Canton News, and Walter Heating versus Low Barbers, followed by 8:30 games Stark Dry Goods versus Canton Floors and Dougherty Flowers against Marlowe Confectionery. City League will see 6:30 Ramies versus Mahoning Hardware, 8:30 Guest Lunch versus Grandview Dairy, and Jacobs Waltner Funeral Home versus Bill's Grill on Wednesday night.

LAY Ringer-Land Stark County League Stahlheber Canton News Walter Stark Dry Goods Canton Dougherty Marlowe Ramies Mahoning Hardware Grandview Dairy Jacobs- Waltner Funeral Home Bill’s Grill

Ohio Indiana League scores update

Lima 5 6 Muncie 0 4 Richmond 9 3 Marion 1 6 Springfield 11 Zanesville 3 Newark Portsmouth not scheduled.

Lima Muncie Richmond Marion Springfield Zanesville Newark Portsmouth

Board rescinds fair event advertising as state championship

A local board withdraws its prior ad promoting the fair as the state championship event. Officials cited scheduling and coordination concerns while emphasizing the fair remains open to attendees and participants on its usual dates and venues.

Ez Charles Near Fighting Weight Before Buffalo Title Bout

Cincinnati heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles reports a weight of 185 pounds and plans three miles of road work and three rounds of boxing for several days. He defends the crown August 15 against Freddie Beshore in Buffalo and expects to shed two or three pounds.

Cincinnati Ezzard Charles Freddie Beshore Buffalo

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