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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1950
Page
5
Norman Vincent Peale recalls a public speaker who rose from stuttering to inspiring crowds. A boy reduced to silence finds confidence after faith, patient practice, and adopting divine laws, culminating in a complete speech and a belief that dreams can come true.
Canton residents Mrs. J. E. Shorb and Miss Flossie Hostetter will attend the midcentury convention of Christian Education in Toronto August 10 to 16. They join more than 5,000 delegates from around the world. Shorb helped organize Canton’s children's division council 20 years ago and has led as president since. Hostetter, Canton native, returns each summer and directs religious education in Hanover County Virginia, set to begin her 20th year in that role.
Dan F. Can non of Columbus public relations director for the Ohio Public Expenditures Council spoke to Canton Rotarians at the Onesto Hotel. He urged public interest in how 66 Stark County taxing units spend money and explained the council functions and the role of budget hearings.
Approximately 150 children enjoyed the Congress Lake Club annual circus party despite cold weather. Clown Smiles Raines entertained the youngsters while three ponies from Meyers Lake Park traveled with riders shown Gretchen Double Frank Howard III and Charlanne Brown among the attendees.
Everett G. Monroe and Jack L. DeMuth pleaded guilty to assault and battery in Alliance Municipal Court and were held on bonds of 1000 and 100 additional for resisting arrest while Woodrow Stevens remained in Alliance City Hospital with brain concussion a broken nose and facial lacerations after the tavern assault.
John Henry Williams, 21, of 116 13th st SE, fined 200 dollars and costs and given 30 days in county jail on a petty larceny charge by Municipal Judge D. L. McCarroll. He also paid 10 dollars and costs for intoxication. Robert E. Tisch, 47, of 2613 Crown of NW, fined 50 dollars and costs and 30 days in county jail for theft of 60 dollars from Mrs. Louise Toulson of 3429 East End rd SE.
A Massillon traffic accident on Aug 17, 1948 prompts a personal injury suit for $18,778.26 in Common Pleas Court. Plaintiff Myrtle Thacher of 1333 Harvard SE Massillon accuses Harold Love of Beach City of rear ending a car at 3rd Street and Walnut SE causing permanent nervous system injuries.
In Massillon Municipal Court Mary E. George 26 of Wooster RD 6 was fined 25 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to speeding. John Mullins 27 of 2608 Lincoln Way W was fined 10 dollars and costs for driving without Ohio registration. Fines suspended on condition that he register.
Twelve automobile tires valued at $200 were stolen from the Waynesburg Carriage Co on Route 43. The firm owned by Ross K Bowles was entered through a south side window. No attempt was made to open a safe or cash register, according to deputies.
Nine motorists were arrested and several others cited in Canton area incidents. Daniel W. Harry, 76, failed to yield at 12th St and Plain Ave NE after a collision with Arthur Miller, 16. Miller treated for thumb and knee injuries at Mercy Hospital. Charles E. Schlotterbeck, 52, ran a red light at 16th St and Warner Rd SE in a crash with Leland Sweighheimer, 49. Minor damage reported. Oscar W. Menges, 52, ignored a stop sign at 11th St and Warner Rd SE, nearly colliding with a police cruiser. Eugene Humphrey, 21, sped 70 mph on Market area. Robert R. Milbrodt, 22, sped 70 mph on Fulton Rd NW Ext and was apprehended by Hills & Dales Marshal. Wayne Capell, North Ridgeville, and Clarence E. Knerr, 18, Massillon, charged with speeding 60 mph Canton-Massillon Rd from Massillon to Reed Urban. booked at Canton Municipal Court. Elmer S. Horner, 26, Canton, and Robert L. Stallman, 22, Bolivar, charged with driving over newly painted highway lines on Route 30 east. both booked. Signal light summonses issued to Raymond Booker, Lewis Fox, Robert J. Dunwoody, and Harry Orr. Stop sign summonses issued to Joseph W. Sepsi.
Reports to Police detail a theft of 59 dollars from Herman Mohr of Mohr Distributing Co. at 935 McKinley Ave SW and a separate break-in at William Wilkinson’s barbershop at 1829 Cleveland Ave NW where 15 dollars were stolen. Wilkinson resides at 1501 Trinity NW.
Twenty-eight applicants, about half the anticipated number, sat Friday night exams held by the Canton Civil Service Commission to form an eligibility list for city patrolmen. Secretary Huber J. Snyder cited the Korean crisis as a factor reducing applicants and noted cadet patrolman age limits are 21 to 29. Grading begins next week with results likely in three weeks.
Carrollton Aug 5 Cooper Rice of Brown Township and Ralph McIntire of Lee Township sworn in as Carroll County board of education members. They replace Beamer of Orange Township and Downes of Rose Township who withdrew due to consolidation. Board set Sept 5 as opening date for county schools. Surplus desks chairs and equipment from Canton Census Office received for distribution.
C I O steel workers in the Canton area and their families streamed into Meyers Lake Park for the union outing. Officials projected about 50,000 attendees from Canton, Massillon, Alliance, Dover, New Philadelphia, Wooster, Newcomerstown, Cambridge and Coshocton. The program includes a six team softball tournament, free rides for children noon to 8 p m, contests, free dancing 2 to 5 p m and a fireworks display after 9 p m.
Segeenay Stewart aged 18 of Massillon was fined $50 and costs and sentenced to 15 days in county jail by Municipal Judge D L McCarroll for obtaining money under false pretenses. Police say Stewart collected funds claiming to back a nonexistent baseball team.
A dense directory lists dozens of churches across denominations with street addresses pastors, and weekly worship and Sunday School times. It includes Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Oriental Orthodox, Mennonite, Church of God, Church of Christ, and many others, detailing morning worship, varying afternoon and evening services, and special programs in cities including Canton and North Canton.
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