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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1950

Page

9

Deadlocked Committee Hurdles Wage Price Controls

Washington reports a Senate House conference deadlock over granting Truman authority to invoke wage price controls. House favor selective controls clashes with Senate all or nothing approach, with talks aimed to resume over the weekend and possible new bill options if no compromise is found.

Washington Congress Senate House Truman House Senate Bricker Tobey Vermont Ohio Robertson Virginia Conference Committee Maybank South Carolina

Prisoner 27 Shot By Deputy In Escape Attempt

In Millersburg a 27-year-old Akron man, Charles Gilley of Lakeviewer, remained in serious condition at Pomerene Memorial Hospital after a deputy fired twice during an escape attempt from custody. Gilley, arrested for sleeping in a car on Sand Run hill, knocked the deputy down and fled, with the second shot striking him in the back as he hid behind the sheriff’s car near the courthouse.

Millersburg Akron Pomerene Memorial Hospital Charles Gilley Lakeviewer Wayne D. Starner Sand Run Hill Gilley

Massillon Council Okays Sale of $60,000 Bonds

Massillon city council in a special session on Friday approved the sale of a $60,000 bond issue to Hayden Miller & Co of Cleveland. The issue, to be issued Sept. 1, funds construction of a new fire station in Massillon’s northeast section, with Hayden Miller & Co as the successful bidder.

Massillon City of Hayden Miller & Co Cleveland

Cleveland man fined for reckless driving in Massillon

Nelson Woodyatt, 48, of Cleveland, was fined 50 dollars and costs and had driving rights suspended for six months after a Massillon Municipal Court trial finding him guilty of reckless driving. Police reported the Aug. 4 Route 21 collision two and a half miles north of Massillon.

Massillon Nelson Woodyatt Cleveland Woodyatt Massilion

Common Pleas Petitions From Canton District

The Day in Canton lists multiple civil petitions including Frank S. Catshall vs Eastern Chip Steak Co for 25000 damages over a distributorship agreement. Foreclosures involve M H Jacobs vs Gerald W. Clark for 1197.43 and Mary E. Ecker tax foreclosure. Several quiet title and mortgage actions are shown, with liens and cognovit notes noted. County and municipal court items cover petty larceny and disorderly conduct with several named defendants and addresses.

Common Pleas Frank S. Catshall Piedmont Eastern Chip Steak Co Detroit M. H. Jacobs Harrisburg Gerald W. Clark Daleford Frank A. Hoffman Mary E. Ecker Market Avea Robert E. Owens Massillon Rose M. Jones The State Bank Co H. J. Bille 2Nd St Brewster Sylvester Williams 4Th St Pennsylvania Railroad Hercules Motors Corp 11Th St SE Hugh O’donnell Philadelphia Sarah J. Stumper Lawrence W. Renner East Canton Ralph Hoover Midland-Buckeye Federal Savings & Loan Association of Alliance Ellis H. Davis E. Jersey St

Marriage License Applications Listed for Several Couples

George B. Wharmby Jr. 21 of 2913 llthst NW and Marian L. Blile 24 of North Canton. Kenneth H. Dansizen Jr. 20 of 615 Spring ave NE and Gloria L. Frentzel 20 of 2733 Baldwin ave NE. Jack R. Ramsey 22 of 1110 Cleveland ave SW and Ethel P. Stallman 19 of 1229 High ave. Clarence N. Hahn Jr. 25 of Malvern and Mae E. Stitts 23 of 513 Elgin ave NW.

William Don Becher Broadave Helen Norma Hager East Sparta Andreo A. Codispoti Leota M. Schaney Brewster David R. Whiteford Waynesburg Rd Margaret A. Murray Perry Rd Gerald E. Walk 6Th St Vioda V. Erb Ingram Ave George B. Wharmby Jr Marian L. Blile North Canton Kenneth H. Dansizen Jr Spring Ave Gloria L. Frentzel Baldwin Ave Jack R. Ramsey Cleveland Ave Ethel P. Stallman High Ave Clarence N. Hahn Jr Malvern Mae E. Stitts Elgin Ave NW

Memorial Site Suggested for Ohio's First Editor

Cincinnati August 26 AP A state representative Donald H. Rolf urged Ohio to purchase the grave of William Maxwell the first editor and publisher in Ohio to allow a memorial by newspaper men and women He plans to push a 1951 general assembly bill seeking an appropriation to buy the grave site Maxwell printed the Centinel of the Northwest Territory in Cincinnati in 1793 and died in 1809.

Cincinnati William Maxwell Ohio Donald H. Rolf Rolf Maxwell Traybine Greene County General Assembly Northwest Territory Centinel

Suspect Fined For Jobless Pay Fraud Case

Tamar Thompson, 33, of AD 6, was fined $25 and costs today by Municipal Judge D L McCarroll for illegally obtaining unemployment compensation. Officials noted Thompson collected $660 he was not entitled to, though he was charged with obtaining a $30 payment for the week ending June 10. He must repay the money received illegally.

Tamar Thompson AD 6 D. L. McCarroll Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Thompson

Irrigation Spread Water From Ditch to Crops

Irrigation is the spreading of water from a stream or ditch over farm land sown to crops.

Local Families Welcome Newborns in August Notes

Mercy Aug 24 list records numerous births with residence details in Carrollton Canton and Columbus. Families named Brackin Vitale Hamilton Thellman Kramer Alexander Ditch Talarico Colucci Ayers Forsythe Gross Love Shankel Calhoun Trace Janet Williner Grant Hospital Columbus cited.

Mercy Raron Brackin W. Mainst Carrollton James Vitale Henry Wayne Hamilton 6Th St Charles Thellman 16Th St John Kramer Fultonrd William Alexander High Ave Harold Ditch Maple Ave Thomas Talarico James C. Trace Janet Williner N. High St Columbus Son Grant Hospital

Barrels for Cider and Wine Making for Sale

New and used kegs available for wholesale and retail. Canton Barrel & Bag advertises barrels for cider and wine production. Location noted as end of 9th SE off Cherry. Contact information provided as 39130-ad.

Canton

Village Inn Dinner Ad on Green Town Square

Attractive country style dinner offer at The Village Inn on Green Town Square. Reasonable prices with a Parents Magazine ad promoting a 9 month and 30 month rate, expires August 31. Contact M Mullally at Dial 31026-ad.

Greentown Parents Magazine M. Mullally Dial

Riding Academy at Hoffman's Farms Canton

A riding academy operates at Hoffman's Farms located on North Industry road in Canton offering equestrian lessons and horse training services to local residents. The facility provides instruction for beginners and experienced riders with meeting schedules and contact information available on request.

Hoffman’s Farms Canton North Industry Road

Furniture Bargains for Cash at Glick Furniture

Glick Furniture at 1320 West Tuscopen nightly sale ad offers cash bargains with terms.

Glick Furniture Tusc

Mottas Bakery Ad Promotes Wedding and Birthday Cakes

A bakery announces wedding and birthday cake specialization. Dial 45452 for orders. Located at 831 Cherry NE-ad, Mottas Bakery markets custom designs and celebrations through a concise local ad.

Dial Mottas Bakery

Chicken Dinner at The Farm on Sunday

All day Sunday home cooked foods and pies offered by Mrs. A. Howard at Kolp Farm located on Rt. 62-S. 70993-ad.

A. Howard Kolp Farm

Odd Jobs Man Caught By Police At Deli Rear

At 2:45 a.m. two patrolmen found a 19 year old youth behind Jaffee's deli catessen possessing a screwdriver. A rear door screen had been cut and an attempted forced entry was noted. The youth said his occupation was odd jobs when booked on a suspicion charge.

Soldier Hurt in Korea Now in Naval Hospital

Pvt. Harold Brunner, 22, son of Mr and Mrs Walter R Brunner of 1463 Allenave SE, was listed among 52 wounded army men arriving at Great Lakes Naval Hospital from Korea. His injury is a fractured hand sustained as a truck driver with the 24th Division.

Harold Brunner Walter R. Brunner Allenave SE Great Lakes Naval Hospital Korea

North Industry Elementary Opens September 6 at 8 45 a m

Principal Dwight Flohr announced that North Industry Elementary will open on September 6 at 8 45 a m and stay open all day. A teachers meeting is scheduled for September 5 at 9 a m.

North Industry Dwight Flohr

Cigaret Sales May Set Record

The Agriculture Department reported high employment and income will drive a likely record in tobacco purchases. Smokers consumed 335 billion cigarets in the year ended June 30, up 3 billion from the prior year, while total manufacture fell about 7 billion due to export reductions. Cigar use reached 5.5 billion, down 3.4 percent from the two prior years, with demand expected to rise in the year's second half.

Washington Agriculture Department Department

Eight men fined for gambling at Jimmy's poolroom

Alliance authorities fined eight men a total of 200 dollars and costs after pleading guilty in Municipal Court to gambling at Jimmy's poolroom on West Webb Avenue. Each man received a 25 dollar fine. police seized a 9.88 dollar pot. Names include Rogers, Carroll, Young, Terrell, King, Yates, McInnis, and Dickerson with addresses on Patterson, Webb, Liberty, Noble, Franklin and related streets.

Charles W. Hooligan William E. Murphy Allen Ave SE O’brien Lumber Co Cleveland Ave SW Dorothy Mae Thompson 6Th St SE Repository Bureau Alliance Harry Wykoff Jimmy W. Webb Ave John D. Rogers E. Patterson Edgar J. Carroll N. Webb Ave Moses Young E. Patterson St

Traffic Arrests And Citations Led By Speeding Cases

Three motorists were arrested by police and three more received signal light or stop sign summonses. Gwen A Parr 41 of 4301 Cleveland Ave NW charged with speeding 52 mph on Cleveland Ave NW. Frank J Novosek 34 of 1924 Maple Ave NE charged with speeding 70 mph on Tuscarawas St E. Dan Finelli 52 of 1503 3rd St NE charged with reckless driving after colliding with a wall and a parked car. Wilbur Rose 206 Raynolds SW cited for signal light summons. Neil J Jacobs 1627 Harrisburg Rd NE and Etta M Neage 2807 Coventry Blvd NE cited for stop sign summons. The three arrested were Mrs. Parr, Frank Novosek, and Dan Finelli.

Gwen A. Parr Cleveland Ave 9Th St Cleveland Ave NW 15Th 9Th Sts Frank J. Novosek Maple Ave Tuscarawas St Dan Finelli 3Rd St Agnes Ackerman Ignal Light Wilbur Rose Raynolds Neil J. Jacobs Harrisburg Rd Etta M. Neage Coventry Blvd

Alliance man pleads guilty to driving without license

Richard Crowell, 25, of North Benton, pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to operating a car without a driver's license. He was fined $10 and costs.

Alliance Richard Crowell North Benton

Theaters Show Full Week Of 1949-50 Screenings

Ohio listings present Dennis Morgan Betsy Drake in Pretty Baby and William Elliott in Savage Horde with Palace billings featuring Ann Sheridan Vic Mature Stella Stella and Panic in the Streets previews. Loew's program includes Sunset Boulevard Timber Fury and more plus Love That Brute and Night and the City on the parallel halves.

Ohio Dennis Morgan Betsy Drake William Elliott Ann Sheridan Victor Mature David Bruce Laura Lee Mozart Paul Douglas Jean Peters Brute Richard Widmark Gene Tierney Valentine Jimmy Durante Terry Moore Rupert Randolph Scott Ruth Roman

Bliss Expands Here Despite Salem Move Delay

Bliss To Expand Here Despite Decision To Delay Salem Move. Bliss to continue growing operations in Canton after postponing Salem plant transfer. Salem plant employs 450, near capacity, with plans to boost workload as Canton receives millions in orders for mechanical and hydraulic presses.

Bliss Salem Canton E. W. Bliss Co Toledo U.S. Naval Ordnance Plant Raffid SW Steel L. C. Edgar Jr Hastings Mich Richard Y. Moss

Alliance editor Neal A. Geyer retires after 57 years in journalism

Neal A. Geyer, editor of The Alliance Review for 31 years, retires to become associate editor as the centennial edition marks his 86th birthday. His career totals 57 years in journalism, including prior editor roles at six papers. He will contribute to Review columns while former managing editor Clarence D. Steffy continues editorial direction.

Alliance Review Neal A. Geyer Geyer Review The Clarence D. Steffy the Review Bloomfield Guernsey County Mr. Geyer New Concord Enterprise Zanesville Old Daily Courier Centralia Ill Dixon, Ill Butler, Pa Cambridge Frank A. Hoiles Hoiles Marion Geyer Akron Beacon Journal

Mounds Club Dissolves Incorporation in Ohio

COLUMBUS Aug 26 AP The Mounds Club a Lake County gambling casino filed dissolution papers with the secretary of state ending its incorporation. Attorney General Herbert S Duffy announced the move to drop the ouster suit already filed with the Ohio Supreme Court as part of a long state campaign to shut the club down. Duffy suggested the action aims to avoid further litigation and depositions while the club claimed it owns no property or debts and operated as a non profit.

Columbus The Mounds Club Lake County Herbert S. Duffy Ohio Supreme Court Duffy

Domestic Quarrel Ends In Shooting of Man 22

A 40 year old man is held by police after Albert Tyrus age 22 of 1126 Cherry Ave SE was shot at 2 30 am during a domestic quarrel. He is in fair condition at Aultman Hospital with wounds to left hand and torso from a .25 caliber pistol. The wife Elizabeth argued with him and summoned the relative who fired as he reached for a 12 gauge shotgun.

Albert Tyrus Cherry Ave SE Tyrus Aultman Hospital Elizabeth

July employment climbs for World War II veterans

The Labor Department reported 13,300,000 World War II veterans had jobs in July, the highest since VJ Day, while 673,000 veterans were unemployed, 133,000 more than June. The rise is blamed on veterans leaving school to seek work.

Washington Labor Department

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Senate House Group Massillon Council Gus Mason Vernon J. Brown Michigan Mr. Brown First Ohio Aultman Albert Colucci Concord Ave Arthur Ayers Sherrick Rd Homer Forsythe Parkridge Lloyd Gross Jr Thomas Love 13Th St James Shankel California Louisville Glenn Calhoun Middlebranch Rd Naval Hospital Fight Alliance NLY Frank Corbi Danny Canton Alliance Road Ollow Duke Callasay RED Rose Nite Club Malvern, Ohio Queen Irma Hamilton Florida Miami Beach Asbury Park N. J Theater Guide Gene Autry Sheila Ryan James Ellison Russell Hayden South Dick Powell June Allyson Kristine Miller Daniel Boone Moss United Commercial Travelers Alliance Organization of Commercial Travelers Powell M.C Patricia Powell Betty Lou Bob Hunt Crystal Lake Herman & Rose Diana Ray’s Canton-Massillon Rd Genoa Navarre Cass Harrison Casablanca Canton Alliance Phil Mason and His Dixielanders Featuring Bob Fishel Trombonist Fred Rogers Les Brown Bob Crosby Benny Goodman Ray Anthony Great Orchestra Tuscarawas ST. E Television La-Pizzaria Pete’s Grill Harrison the Planesmen Larry Turk Curly Kenny Transylvania Gardens
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