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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1950
Page
24
Divorces granted with addresses listed: Homer Bandy and Elizabeth Bandy of AD 1 Alliance. William Robert Kelly of 537 Cherry NE and Beverly Kelly of 608 12th St NE.
A compilation of marriage applications includes Harry R. Coleman and Charlotte L. Neville. Joe A. Sheridan and Barbara A. Brown. Larry E. Cairns and Elizabeth Evans. Floyd T. Tisdale and Evalee Gouge. Walter H. Betz and Doris L. Baker. William H. Dietrich and Ruth Louise Lenhart. Paul F. Brokaw and Lois A. Fehlman. Woodrow W. Septer and Dorothy I. Newton. James H. Hampe and Nickalene H. Cosentina.
Birth notices list multiple families with names and addresses announcing many newborns, including sons and daughters, dated July 30 in Mercy and Aultman areas. Notable entrants include Robert Schiltz, Michael Miling, Karl Bauman, Charles Campbell, Edwin Bond, Elmer Neutzling, Clarence Richards, Louis Rouser, Robert Huntsman, Corvin Miller, R Beckham Diamond, Louis Hixson, Nestor Martin, Marion Starkey, Richard Beckett, Thurman Griffith, Harry Coe, Edgar Grodhaus, Charles Atkins, Harold Arnold, and Eugene Nixon with respective residence details.
Ralph Norwood of 1236 14th St NW is recuperating at Mercy Hospital after a major operation performed on July 21.
Classifieds offer Nancy Drew and Hardy Boy mysteries at 75 cents each. Canterbury-Craine on 6th Street NW advertises mystery selections and related children's books for casual readers and collectors.
The Children's Aid Thrift Shop operates from 9 a.m. to noon near the Visiting Nurse Building at 1026 W. Tusc. It offers clothing for children and adults to support community aid efforts.
Local dining option Cedar Cabin at 1626 West Tuscarora presents Frog in a Basket as a takeout or tray service. Patrons can order to go for pickup.
Yants Cottage advertises catering for private weddings and breakfasts or dinner parties with reservations available. Location not specified. phrasing suggests local service offering event catering options.
Repair shop T. Car Lone offers a one year guarantee on watch repairs. Located at 333 Court NW the service emphasizes durable finishes and reliable workmanship for timepieces.
In Chicago on August 1 AP notes medalist Pat Lesser a 16 year old from Seattle and 17 year old Mary Ann Villegas of New Orleans lead the Junior Open first round of the Women's Western Golf Association. Lesser posted 42 37 79 to top a field of 33 teens while Villegas added 49 40 89. Other first round pairings featured Barbara McIntire of Toledo against Mary Ann McDonald of Arlington Heights and Nancy Reed of Nashville versus Barbara Little of Elyria.
American League leaders include Kell Detroit with a .351 batting average and 135 hits, Stephens Boston leading in runs with 85 and RBIs with 100, Doby Cleveland at .348, Woodling New York with 9 triples, Lemon Cleveland chalking 16 strikeouts. National League leaders show Robinson Brooklyn at .372 batting and 126 hits, Musial St. Louis with 32 doubles, Kiner Pittsburgh with 29 home runs, Spahn Boston 132 strikeouts, and Ennis Philadelphia batting in runs batted in.
Budge Patty, Wimbledon champion, predicted the United States will defend the Davis Cup in Forest Hills August 25 27 by defeating Australia 4 1 as they did last year. He spoke during the eastern grass court championship second day. Other winners included Tony Trabert and Charles Masteron.
In Columbus on August 1, Salem led by strong pitching and offense defeated their first-round opponent in the American Legion junior state baseball tournament. Notable early results included Cincinnati Buddepost, Portsmouth, Galion, Zanesville, Warren, Defiance and Salem advancing. A highlight was Salem's 16 to 1 rout of Fort Loramie, while an 11-inning 5-4 win for Cincinnati Buddepost over Columbus Franklin post shook the day’s action.
Richmond Indiana reports that 17 year old Bills Hoeft a bonus pitcher for the Richmond Tigers will finish a road trip before his court appearance on a charge of pitching firecrackers into autos. Hoeft and 19 year old Keith Jobes were arrested after a firecracker landed in a police lieutenant s cruiser. The postponement of a hearing was granted. Hoeft a native of Oshkosh Wisconsin was signed by the Detroit Tigers and assigned to their Richmond farm club in the Ohio Indiana league. He has four wins in five starts for Richmond.
Start of doubles play in the Ohio championships with five seeds awaiting action. Top seeds Charles Thomas and Elaine Lewicki won in singles despite rain delays. Thomas beat Jim Sagebiel 6 1 6 1 and Lewicki defeated Betty Dillihunt 6 2 6 2. Joan Johnson, defending women's champion, beat Madge Falkenberg 6 2 6 3.
In Kalamazoo Michigan on August 1 seeds remained in the running as first round play resumed in the national junior tennis tournament. Officials hoped to finish the opening round today after a rain delay that pushed play a day behind.
Colorado Springs August 1 Skysox general manager Bill McPhail says catcher third baseman Sam Hairston from the Indianapolis Clowns will report for action today. Hairston, first Negro to enter the Chicago White Sox system, is viewed as an ace performer at the hot corner. He leads the Negro leagues with a .465 batting average.
Youngstown report says Pittsburgh Steelers fullback George Papach may quit pro football to focus on mechanical engineering in Youngstown Steel and Tube training programs. Papach, a former Chaney High and Purdue star, is listed as unsigned, along with center Bob Balog who seeks a salary raise.
Frankie Bone the nation’s leading jockey rode a 2to-5 favorite to victory in the Legionaire Purse at Randall Park. It marked his 191st win of the year, the most by any rider in the country this season.
Stan Musial led the National League in three-base hits four times, while the record of five such hits in a season is held by Sam Crawford.
Notice of sealed bids to provide gas oil and grease for Canton Ohio transportation system for 1950 1951 school year bids due August 9 1950 at 12 00 noon Eastern Daylight Savings Time Board may reject any or all bids clerk Robert L McGlynn 933 Market Avenue North Canton Ohio published July 18 25 Aug 1 1950
Boxholders are warned that mail received by 9 30 a m Tuesday for box numbers M 34 31 35 26 43 24 47 28 29 45 42 38 30 37 16 32 will be processed. Replies to these box numbers will be destroyed after 30 days.
A compilation of probate notices listing numerous names including Babcock Brady Ess Grove Hawk Hess Hiple Jennings Krause Kamal Koehn Leggett Lewis McLaughlin Marks Ortt Overcasher Peters Sigmond Sliffe Jones Vinci Wey Weaver Wilson and others for hearing in the Probate Court on August 21, 1950 at 10 a.m. Also court attachments in Canton Municipal Court set for August 13 1950 and Stark County bid notices for a county home residence project due September 13 1950 with required bid bonds and prevailing wage rules.
The page lists assorted notices and services such as Employment Help Wanted, Professional Services, Household Work, Moving and Storage, Auctions, Merchandise for sale, Livestock, Automotive, Rooms and Board, Real Estate for Rent or Sale, Financial notices, and Wanted to Borrow or Invest. It resembles a municipal or regional classifieds index with category codes and brief descriptions for each item.
Legal notice details a July 24 1950 affidavit naming Joseph Kamil as a dependent child in Stark County Ohio Juvenile Court with hearing set for August 11 1950 at 9 00 A M. Filed by Robert E Mylett Stark County Welfare Dept Canton and Judge Paul D Van Nostran presiding. Also bids sought for two Stark County bridge projects with bid deadlines August 16 1950 and November 15 1950 respectively and 5 percent bid bonds required.
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