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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1950

Page

4

New Drug in Soap Kills Most Germs

A germ killing soap using hexachlorophene, branded G-11, is described as highly effective in reducing skin bacteria. Trials show reduced bacteria counts up to 95 percent, with widespread hospital adoption and potential uses in colognes, shaving cream, and dental or food handling settings.

Cologne William S. Gump Chemical Laboratories Givaudan-Delawanna, Inc New York Postgraduate Hospital Pharmacists American Medical Association

Runaway Car Ride Ends Quietly for Pennsy Brakeman

Philadelphia August 23 AP A Pennsylvania Railroad brakeman Carl Bitzer thirty five rode a runaway freight car for five city blocks passing busy intersections before the car left the tracks and halted in soft dirt. He escaped injury after clinging to the car as it gained momentum and a motorist Matthew Spaeth thirty five avoided a collision at a crucial crossing.

Philadephia Pennsylvania Railroad Carl Bitzer Bitzer Matthew Spaeth

Rennel Concentrate touted by Ohio woman for weight loss

Miss Dalia Berry of Columbus Ohio claims to have dropped from 227 to 170 pounds using Rennel Concentrate mixed with grapefruit juice. The ad promises easy home use, low cost, and a money back guarantee if immediate results aren’t seen.

Dalia Berry Pennsylvania Ave Columbus Ohio Rennel

Two Canton Men In Korean Fighting

Two Canton men, Pfc James Slomsky in the army and Sgt John Gensley in the air force, are in Korea. Slomsky arrived at Pusan building ramps for tanks with the 76th Engineers. Gensley, formerly with the 13th Air Force at Clark in the Philippines, joined the air force in 1949 and departed for overseas duty in December. Both men are sons of local residents.

Canton Pfc James Art) Slomsky Howard Bowe Downing John F. Gensley Irene Gensley Herbert Bowe Pusan 76Th Engineers Construction Company Pfc. Slomsky Army Central Catholic High School Haines Construction Co Okinawa Maryland Camp Stoneman Calif Korea Gensley Far East Air Force 13Th Air Force Clark Air Base Philippines Air Force

AIR BASE CHEST DRIVE DAY TOWN REACHES SURROUNDING COUNTIES

Wright Patterson Air Force Base employee residents from three surrounding counties will host a Community Chest drive in October.

Mortar HE 81 mm guns for 4000 yard range

The 81 mm mortar will fire 4000 yards using high explosive or white phosphorus smoke shells for screens. It can be fired as fast as a crew can operate it. The Associated Press reports the weapon’s capability.

The Associated Press

Clutch Free Play Essential for Reliable Driving

The clutch of your automobile should always have an inch of free play. Without this latitude, clutch springs are bound to wear prematurely and performance may suffer.

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