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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1950

Page

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Retired Wayne Pastor Reaches 100 in 1865 Memory

Rev Jonathan Hartzler celebrated his 100th birthday at his son Harvey J Hartzler s home in Mansfieldville Wayne County. The 10 children 42 grandchildren and 84 great grandchildren attended along with 200 friends and church members. Hartzler ordained 1879 married Esther Hooley moved to Ohio 1885 to Crown Hill Mennonite Church 1923 moved to Wayne County preached until 1941. Steineck Baking Co Canton donated the triple tier cake baked after news of the birthday honored by Charles A Steineck who promised another cake if someone can match the candle count.

Jonathan Hartzler Harvey J. Hartzler Marshallville Rev. Hartzler Hartzler Esther Hooley Indiana Ohio Bellfontaine Wayne County Crown Hill Mennonite Church Steineck Baking Co Canton Charles A. Steineck WCMW Steineck

Allies Thwart Deadline for Enemy Victory

U S tanks and troops halted a Red attack on Pohang on the East Coast, reopening the road north from the city as North Korean forces aimed to drive UN troops from Korea by a self stated deadline. South Korean marines report large enemy material losses and about 500 Reds killed in two weeks. Allied air and naval bombardment continued to degrade enemy stockpiles and rail targets along the front.

Tokyo U. S Pohang Sea of Japan United Nations Korea Red Kim Il Sung No. 2 Southeast Korea

Airliner Crash Kills 55 Near Cairo Egypt

A Trans-World Airlines Constella tion jet carrying 55 people including 23 Americans crashed and burned north of Cairo. Officials said all aboard were killed with no survivors reported. The Star of Maryland wreckage lay in the Nile Delta 40 miles north of Cairo. Five crew were Americans, two French. 18 of 48 passengers were American and the rest from 11 other nations.

Cairo Trans-World Airlines Mehaira Star of Maryland Nile Delta Bombay India Rome U.N United Nations Paris Lillian Cohen Camelia Lana Turner Middle East Aubrey William Schofield San Antonio Tex New York Gulf Oil Co William C. Gist Justie Ervin Gist Lake City Gist U. S U. S. Air Force Base Dhahran Saudi Arabia Melvin Hanson Derek Owen William Harry Richard Woods TWA Walton B. Webb Haldon Hammitt Harley B. Hackett Melvyn C. House Herbert J. Stiles Jose J. G. Bernard Jeanne Claire Lorenzie Francis Pope Helanita Mary Louise Paul F Canton Tanta Alexandria

Woman Killed In Massillon Head-On Crash

A California mother, Ruth Ference, died in Massillon after a head-on collision at Lincoln Way W with a tractor trailer. Her husband George Ference is in critical condition. third Massillon fatality this year and 29th in Stark County for 1950. Norman C. Young pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter in the crash.

Massillon Sacramento Calif Massillon City Hospital Lincoln Way Ruth Ference George Ference Ference Stark County Norman C. Young Detroit Charles Marlow 17Th Stext NW Young Wenhan Trucking Co Cleveland Dorothy Lewis Cheryl Lewis Lewis Georgiana Ference Newark N. J Stark County Grand Jury

New Kindergartens and School Transfers Planned

Officials outline openings of two new kindergartens next week at Gartieia and future additions at Jesse Mason Belle Stone and Harter schools. Eighth graders move to Lehman High. Summit sends one class. Jesse Mason classrooms delayed until October, Market Heights pupils stay at Belle Stone. Overcrowding addressed by temporary gymnasium use.

Nd Gartieia Jesse Mason Belle Stone Harter Summit School Lehman High School Baxter School Cedar School Harter School Market Heights

Ohio State team tests not to be repeated in schools

In response to parental questions officials said the recent test labeled Wishing Well was experimental and not planned as regular school program work. A report published last Sunday detailed findings while noting the test yielded valuable facts but will not be continued.

Ohio State University

Opening of schools hosts new Fairmount addition and crowded Garfield

The Fairmount School addition including an auditorium gymnasium is finished and ready for use while Garfield School classrooms are ready. Fall work continues on Fairmounts auditorium. The second Harter School addition is not yet ready, forcing crowded classes beyond 30 pupils and leading to extended sessions as the new rooms await completion.

Fairmount Garfield School Harter School

Amusements and Markets Themed Page Teases Values and Persons

A fragmented newspaper listing blends Amusements and Markets with notices of deaths and editorial items. It mentions George Sokolsky and radio television topics, alongside a weather and market snippet noting Peaches tree ripeness and a $2.50 billion figure linked to Muckley Orchards in Waynesburg Route 17.

George Sokolsky

Pvt W L Fisher Missing in Korea Fighting

Walter L Fisher 18 of Alliance is reported missing in action since July 30 in Korea. A Defense Department telegram to his parents confirms the status as Washington area relatives recall his enlistment on his 18th birthday and his baker school training after Basic at Ft Knox and posting to Japan.

Walter L. Fisher Korea Iit Defense Department Francis Fisher Joseph Oertel Alliance James R. Brennan 6Th St Japan Army Bakers School Oertel Walter Bakers School Pvt Fisher Ft. Knox Alliance High School Brennan Canton

France Britain U S to Join Major Maneuvers in Germany

American British and French troops will join September 11 to 18 in Exercise Rainbows in the American zone of Germany. Gen Thomas T Handy will direct, testing joint air ground and naval operations and communications under combat conditions.

Frankfort Germany U. S. Army Austria Trieste Heidelberg Thomas T. Handy U. S Europe

Reds Work in U S Unions Expels 2 Offenders

International News Staff Writer Malcolm Johnson reports on Communist infiltration of American labor unions. The piece cites strikes at Ingersoll-Rand in Easton Pennsylvania and names Marcel Scherer as a Moscow-trained unionist tied to defense plant disruptions. The column argues such activity threatens war effort and national security.

Malcolm Johnson International New York United States South Korea Ingersoll-Rand Easton United Electrical, Radio Union Marcel Scherer U. S Scherer

Masonic Notice for Late Brother Geo Hexamer

Canton Lodge No 60 F and A M to meet at the Temple tonight at 7 45 to conduct funeral services for our late Brother Geo Hexamer. Keep a record of your spending. Pay by check. Harter Bank ad.

Canton Lodge Geo. Hexamer Harter Bank

Malik Presents New Charges As Reign Ends

Jakob A. Malik ends his month as United Nations Security Council president in August 1950. The Russian delegate used the chair to hinder Korea war deliberations and launch anti Western propaganda. Observers expect one last propaganda barrage at today’s session before Britain’s Sir Gladwyn Jebb takes over in September.

Jakob A. Malik United Nations Security Council Council United States Malik Britain Gladwyn Jebb

Broadcast Plans For United Nations Security Council Session

Radio and television will cover the United Nations Security Council meeting this afternoon. WJW Cleveland begins at 3 30 radio and NBC TV with WNBK as the Northeast Ohio outlet starts at 3. Both will stay with the session until it ends. WHBC will carry the ball game instead.

WJW Cleveland ABC Radio Network NBC WNBK Ohio WHBC

United Nations Debates Greece and Korea War Resolution

The Soviet delegate seeks to force a council agenda item on unceasing terrorism and mass executions in Greece, while the United States pushes a resolution to localize the Korean War. Malik, acting as council president, may allow the floor to the Soviet representative, signaling continued wrangling that delays firm action.

Malik Greece

Poultry markets offer eggs turkeys and birds across several shops

Hear Ye Hear Ye advertises eggs three dozen for 98 cents with unlimited supply and various poultry prices. Jack's Poultry Market lists fancy Rhode Island Red hens roasters springers and baby turkeys at 34 and 39 cents per pound with free delivery. Park Poultry sells eggs three dozen for a dollar with fat hens at 27 cents per pound. Cooper's offers white rock hens leg horn fryers roasters with free delivery. United Poultry Market and others advertise roasters fryers turkeys with free delivery and prices around 33 to 39 cents per pound.

Rhode Island Jack’s Poultry Savannah Ave Cooper United Poultry

Gulf Hurricane Spent After It Hits Alabama

A gulf hurricane moving inland near Mobile caused little damage though a tornado related to the storm injured two and wrecked homes at Apalachicola Florida. A new hurricane grew in the eastern Caribbean and another storm moved north of Bermuda as winds reached near one hundred fifteen miles per hour.

New Orleans Mobile Ala Apalachicola Fla Caribbean San Juan Puerto Rico Martinique West Indies Atlantic Bermuda Gulf Florida Coast Guard Santa Rosa Island Pensacola

Tanks take hill near Pohang with 5 tanks in action

The unit reports Pvt. Leo Samardeya of 1144 Clarendon Ave SW served in a tank crew that helped capture an opposing hill about two and a half miles west of Pohang. Five tanks were involved in the fierce assault.

Pvt Leo Samardeya Clarendon Ave Pohang United Press

Quiet Lull In Korea Front As Allied Reinforcements Arrive

American and allied units hold positions near Haman and Taegu while North Korean advances stall. 25th Infantry Division moved behind Communist lines without contact, as South Korean forces and growing UN manpower repurpose efforts. Australian, British, Thai, Philippine, French, and Belgian troops are en route or shortly expected to join the front. General MacArthur reports surprise lull and puzzled HQ.

25Th Infantry Haman Masan Pusan Taegu United Nations Japan Korea Thailand Philippines France Belgium

Hercules Grants 10-Cent Increase for Workers

Hercules Motors Corp announced a 10 cent per hour wage rise for all hourly paid workers and a corresponding raise for salaried staff to take effect Friday. About 2,500 employees are affected, the first hourly increase since June 1, 1948. The company also notes a non-contributory pension plan began January 1 this year.

Hercules Motors Corp Hercules

Dr Pfouts Opens General Dentistry Office

Dr F J Pfouts announces the opening of his office for the practice of general dentistry at 228 Cleveland N. Phone 55905 ad.

F. J. Pfouts Cleve

Save ten dollars and seventy five cents on mattress units

Bargain offer at Home Furniture features a $29.50 multi coil innerspring mattress now $18.75, with a limited time stock sale at 229 Market Street. Customer savings highlighted as remaining quantities sell out.

Hurricane Dying Over Ohio Amid Heavy Rainfall

The eastern Gulf hurricane will center over northeast Ohio Friday about 7 a.m. as it dies, with no wind danger but heavy rain likely. Wind speeds not to exceed 20 mph. Moist air meeting cooler air causes precipitation. only .03 inch recorded so far. August rainfall remains well below normal. temperature shows little change for 24 hours. Local ads note Lewis & Greenhoug furniture sale and Dueber Lanes 1950-51 season opening.

Gulf States Ohio U.S Akron-Canton State Highway Weather Bureau

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Saad Wayne Pastor Abraham Lincoln J. B. Hartzler New Lancaster Ind Jonathan Marine Marine Pfc Marvin E. Younger Dixon, Ill Kim Sun Chung Seoul Kim Younger Egypt Delta Lincoln Harold H. Eibling Paul Miller Tia Muckley Orchards Waynesburg W.l.fisher Globe Dairy Dellroy Manchuria U. N Springers Park Poultry 30Th Harrisburg-ad Alabama New Twister Brewing Douglas MacArthur Lewis & Greenhoug North Canton Dueber
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