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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1950

Page

9

Massillon Seeks 2 800 000 Bond for School Building Plan

Massillon Ohio plans an 2 800 000 bond issue to fund a four month studied building program for new construction and remodels. Major items include 1 084 500 for Franklin School reconstruction and 553 600 for Lincoln School, with additions to several other schools. The plan is 800 000 less than last year’s proposal and must pass at the November 7 election. Washington High School dean Marion Gardner resigns as ticket manager, with action postponed to next week.

Massillon Massillon Board of Education Dalton, Dalton & Associates Cleveland Franklin School Franklin Lincoln School Longfellow Whittier West Brookfield Horace Mann Lorin Andrews Washington High School Paul Brown John Luckner Marion Gardner

Fruit Salad Platter and California Style Buffet

California style fruit salad platter serves four and blends stuffed avocado and melon balls with orange slices on greens. Includes mustard French dressing and sandwich combinations with chicken ham and shrimp fillings. A versatile buffet item for luncheons or suppers, featuring fresh fruit and simple recipes.

Unconfirmed Truman Appointee Resigns Job

Frank E. Hook former Michigan congressman resigns from the motor carriers claims commission after Senate failed to confirm him. He said he cannot work without pay, one of four Truman nominees rejected by the Senate in a single day.

Washington Frank E. Hook House Michigan Senate Motor Carriers Claims Commission Hook Truman

Admirers Pay Tribute To Rudolph Valentino

Admirers of Rudolph Valentino gathered in Los Angeles to mark the 24th anniversary of his death. Led by the enigmatic Lady in Black, Dura Flame, founder of the Rudolph Valentino Guild, a tribute bouquet was laid on Valentino s crypt. A special show featured Latin dances and pantomimes with Flame as mistress of ceremonies before a screening of one of his classic films.

Ollywood Rudolph Valentino Silent Screen Lady In Black Dura Flame Rudolph Valentino Guild, Inc Valentino Miss Flame Flam-Ay

World Bank Extends 100 Million Loan to Australia

The World Bank has loaned Australia 100 million dollars, its first loan to Australia and to any southwest Pacific country. Funds will back development projects in the next two years, with potential further loans discussed for the following five years, announced by president Eugene R Black.

Washington The World Bank Australia Eugene R. Black

Railroad Veterans elect new Wheeling & Lake Erie leaders

J. W. Hauger named to executive committee of the Nickel Plate Road Veterans Association at Brewster. Bernard O'Donnell elected president from the Frankfort shops, Ind., master mechanic.

J. W. Hauger Wheeling & Lake Erie Brewster Bernard O’donnell Frankfort Ind

Rural Grange meeting with cookie contest announced

Sponseller Grange will meet Thursday at 8 30 p m in the grange hall. A cookie baking contest is planned. Mrs Made lyn Foster will lead the program and Joseph Kitz miller will oversee the business session.

Rural Bulletin Board Sponseller Grange Madelyn Foster Joseph Kitzmiller

Harbaugh Urges Freedom Fight in Minute Women Talk

Charles W. Harbaugh of the American Guard spoke to nearly 500 Minute Women at First Christian Church urging Americans to protect political rights while supporting the nation in wartime. He warned against political cowardice in business groups and urged voters to choose clearly between socialism and free enterprise, praising Taft's Senate bid and stressing individual thinking and readiness to defend freedom with faith and arms.

Charles W. Harbaugh American Guard First Christian Church Mr. Harbaugh Plato Aristotle Socrates Moses Minute Women George Hackett Canton

Founders Plan Contest for Steel Casting Papers

The Steel Founders Society of America based in Cleveland offers 15 awards totaling 1000 dollars for technical papers on new design redesigned steel castings outstanding conversions advanced uses for steel castings and improved materials and methods. Papers must be submitted for judging by December 1.

Steel Founders’ Society of America Cleveland

Ants Use Plaster-Like Repair On Injured Kin

In a surprising observation ants were seen to treat injured nestmates by applying a plaster like covering to broken legs. The behavior suggests organized care within the colony and potential parallels to medical care in higher animals.

Military Bulletin Board Recall Notice for Air Force Reservists

All reservists of the 9519th Volunteer Air Force Reserve Training Squadron must report immediately to the army reserve headquarters at 1946 Mahoning road northeast for an interview and questionnaire completion per a verbal order from the First Air Force commanding general. The survey, due by Friday, covers recall to active duty and deferments.

Survey Air Force 9519Th Volunteer Air Force Reserve Training Squadron Army Reserve Headquarters Mahoning Rd First Air Force

Army Will Not Recall All Officers After World War II

The Army says it could recall but does not plan to call back most commissioned officers mustered out after World War II. The judge advocate general states most officers are subject to recall until peace with Germany Japan and Italy and six months after, but the Army does not intend to recall them. The Grand Canyon spans over 200 miles in length, up to a mile deep and 4 to 18 miles wide.

Washington Army Judge Advocate Germany Japan Italy

First Water Pump Installed For Alliance

Alliance water works will switch to full electric operation as one of four new pumps is activated next week. The Fairbank Morse Co won the $67 635 electrification contract in 1949 after a coal boiler system was deemed costly to repair. Dravo Corp handles installation with full plant electrification expected by year end, saving about $20 000 annually in labor and material.

Repository Bureau Alliance Donald Heffelfinger Fairbank-Morse Co Cleveland Alliance Heffelfinger Dravo Corp Pittsburgh, Pa

Black Light Reveals Dirty Dishes In Sly Lamp Talk

A new ultraviolet lamp, developed with Cleveland Health Department help, can reveal unwashed dish residue unseen by the naked eye. Alston Rodgers explained that even spotless looks may hide particles that glow under the black light, signaling inspectors and cautioning households about cleanliness.

Calif Alston Rodgers Cleveland Health Department Rodgers

French Cabinet Sets 18 Cent Minimum Wage

In Rambouillet France August 23 the cabinet established an 18 cent per hour minimum wage with 22 cents in the Paris area. The move paves the way for negotiations on new labor contracts after months of dispute and the unfreezing of wages earlier this year, ending a wartime freeze since 1939.

Rambouillet France Paris

Uhrichsville Sugarcreek To Hear Sen Taft

Sugarcreek and Uhrichsville schedule Taft talks with Senator Robert A. Taft at Sugarcreek Memorial Hall at 3 p.m. and Uhrichsville High School at 8 p.m. Belden Brick Co and Sugarcreek Claycraft Co workers close at 3 to attend. Donald H. Ebright accompanies Taft and plans to address Tuscarawas County Republican Day on Sept 22.

Sugarcreek Robert A. Taft Ohio Sugarcreek Memorial Hall E.S.T Uhrichsville High School Belden Brick Co Sugarcreek Claycraft Co Taft Donald H. Ebright Ebright Taft Committee Tuscarawas Country New Philadelphia Tuscarawas County

Wholesale Milk Prices Likely to Rise Through Year

The Agriculture Department forecasts higher wholesale prices for all milk with gradual increases through the year. Factors include higher fat content, more milk sold at Class 1 outlets, and planned price hikes for fluid milk. In early 1950, price support purchases reached record volumes for the first seven months.

Washington Agriculture Department

Cleaner soap promises full body protection claims

An advertisement extols a soap with a purifying ingredient offering longer all over protection beyond the armpits. It warns many overlook the fact that body odor comes from more than underarms and urges consumers to apply protection to thirteen body parts to guard popularity.

Lifebuoy

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