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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1950
Page
15
A Bell Syndicate advisory argues for shifting from the traditional di or dee to the long day in weekday names. It notes radio usage promotes day and suggests dictionaries will follow. logic supports day as proper in words like birthday and Saturday, with pronunciation determined by public use.
Beersheba area rancher Jesse Tex Slade, 25, from Pecos County Texas, runs about 180 cattle in a desert edge operation near the Negev. He notes strong demand for milk and meat as the ranching venture thrives in austere Israel.
Miss Frieda Ruth Stewart daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Berry of 110 Newton Ave SW married Ernest David Dexter son of Mr and Mrs John Dexter of Paris at First Methodist Church July 26 officiated by Rev Roland Gilbert Hohn. Bridesmaids wore white organdy over pink and blue taffeta with white carnations. Best man Mr Charles Lake. Reception at Stewart home.
Seventeen nurses from Aultman and Mercy Hospitals along with staff from Massillon City Hospital and Salem City Hospital were among 417 applicants who passed the state board nursing examination held in Columbus June 27 28. The Aultman list includes Mabel F Adams and 11 others. Mercy names include Ruth E Eberhardt and four more. Massillon City Hospital graduates total 18 and Salem City Hospital produced three successful candidates.
A reader asks how to extend candle burn time. The answer: apply a coat of white varnish and let it dry for a day or two before lighting. This method helps candles burn longer and prevents wax from dripping onto the holder.
In Cleveland 1,200 workers at Lamson & Sessions Co plants are idle after a piecework dispute. The workers, represented by the CIO United Automobile Workers, had received a 10 cent hourly boost earlier for wages and health insurance, but talks on piecework rates stalled. The article also notes Icarus as the closest known asteroid to the sun.
Medical guidance notes the death rate has fallen as early diagnosis and appendectomy prevent serious outcomes. Laxatives and enemas worsen the condition, while abstaining from food is only a temporary emergency measure. Blood tests and prompt surgery plus penicillin improve recovery.
Jean Marie Calendine, daughter of R D 1 East Canton, is engaged to Edward E. Schwing, son of Mrs Kathryn Schwing of RD 4 Canton and the late Earl Schwing. Both are graduates of local schools. she works for I G Harman & Son Inc, he for Canton Stoker Corp. No wedding date set.
At Ristol Virginia on August 10, George K. McClellan parked on Cumberland Street and his brakes failed. The car rolled down the hill and struck the window of Fred E. Renning Insurance Agency. McClellan carried accident insurance on the car with the Fred E. Reuning agency holding the policy.
Akron officials move to court seeking an injunction to stop a walkout by more than 500 city workers in Summit County. Roy E Browne said the action targets resignations by members of the United Public Workers Union demanding 25 cent hourly raises. Police planned to run garbage trucks but no drivers reported for work. No major disruptions reported yet.
Pessimistic Pete frets over a doomed bridge hand as North chides his caution. West opens queen of hearts, Pete as South reasons for clubs after observing spades hearts and a diamond. He wins the first trick with the ace and king of clubs amid E W vulnerability and a tensedummy situation.
More than 1,000 Mennonites gathered at Wayne County fairgrounds for the 56th Ohio Mennonite Christian Workers Conference opening a three day session. The Wooster Mennonite Church sponsors a week of services through Aug. 20. Edward Gerber of Wooster is moderator with Francis Smucker of Orrville as chorister. Guest speaker Bishop Paul Mininger of Goshen, Indiana.
Household Scrapbook by Roberta Lee offers practical kitchen and ironing tips. Beat stiff eggs with cold water and salt, or add baking powder for fluffiness. For pleats, iron lower parts first then smooth the upper portion until dry. Tarnished French jewelry can be cleaned and polished with toothpaste.
In a bridge hand, Pete discards and leads clubs to force a four club contract. By returning a club to ace and then leading another toward dummy's queen, he ensures all four clubs are secured. A different line would risk the contract. Pete's approach works even if East holds the missing clubs.
Twenty seven states have raised motor fuel taxes since World War II. The American Public Works Association cites the pressing need for funds to upgrade highways rural roads and urban streets to modern standards.
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