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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1950
Page
17
A mother writes about daily family joys and small parenting challenges with two daughters aged twelve and seven and a eighteen month old son. The adviser suggests practical, patient steps to assign regular chores, prevent conflict, and foster responsible behavior while preserving a loving, happy home.
A column estimates drink calories choosing Scotch with soda as lowest at 110, bourbon 125, and with mixers like ginger ale adding 70. Egg nog hits 250 per glass, martinis vary by vermouth at 60 to 80 per ounce, while a Manhattan can reach 135 to 160 depending on measure. Alcohol calories burn but food calories are stored, boosting weight if meals remain large. leave off dessert to balance.
In a two to one ruling the U S Court of Appeals allowed Alger Hiss to remain free on ten thousand dollar bail while the Supreme Court considers his perjury conviction. Hiss, ex State Department aide, was convicted for lying about giving government secrets to Whittaker Chambers and faces a five year sentence.
President Truman signed legislation granting disabled Korean War veterans the same vocational rehabilitation rights and benefits as World War II veterans, expanding support for post war recovery and career training.
Ten cartons of cigarets and $25 in cash were taken from the S. and N. confectionery at 805 McKinley Ave NW on Wednesday night after burglars broke a window to enter, an official reported to police Thursday.
In New York on December 29 AP reports two temporary mail carriers faced charges for destroying mail after claiming the loads were too heavy. Joseph Davis allegedly dumped five bundles into a snowbank while Arthur Haas was accused of burning a bundle in an incinerator. Haas said he was tired.
William F. Adler, 46, president of Farallone Fisheries in Santa Barbara and former Chase National Bank director, died of a heart attack. A Columbia graduate and 1928 Lions football captain, he moved to California in 1947 after wartime service as executive secretary of New York state's war finance committee.
R and Mrs Charles Handlin announce the engagement of daughter Vonda Lee to John L. Schaffner both families noted with no wedding date. Hostettler engagement Belva to Ret Tom R Rogers includes school and nursing notes. Rogers from Lincoln High, Miami University, stationed at Camp Pickett. Mary Yarger to Clinton Butts announced. both graduates, no wedding date.
The Day in Canton lists multiple marriage license applications with pairings including John E. Murphy and Dolores J. Bateman from Alliance, Elijah B. Byrd and Effie York from Massillon, and others across Canton Massillon Alliance Genoa and nearby locales along with addresses. The page also features local advertisements for catering, magazines subscriptions, New Years party at Canton Music Hall, and various local shops.
The notice lists numerous December 27 births for families in Mercy and Aultman areas, detailing parental names and addresses in Waynesburg Massillon Canton and Minerva. It also advertises special large eggs at 65 cents per dozen and poultry prices for ducks, turkeys, kids, and geese from American Poultry at 231 Cherry Sad.
Poems by Ruth Lehmiller and Flora Schneider offered for sale at Canterbury Craine on 6th Street NW. Advertisement notes poetry volumes available for purchase at the local bookseller.
Victor Elder reports a filling station attendant ogled the young woman with him while pocketing the gas cap and stuffing money into the tank securing a curious purchase in Piggott Arkansas.
Ten Boy Scout troops from South Nimishillen district will camp at Camp Tuscaloar from Saturday noon to Sunday afternoon. A court of honor Saturday night will grant Eagle Scout George Canterbury Jr and other awards, with Star and Life Scout recognitions among local troops. The event features winter games, a campfire, and church services for Protestant and Catholic scouts on Sunday.
Fort Worth Texas police officer E. L. Norrell spotted a peeper as he returned from night duty. The intruder ducked into a driveway but was detected by motorcycle headlights and captured on the scene.
A reader asks how to press a suit without shine. Advice says wet one half of newspaper then iron with the dry side atop to avoid glare. An additional tip covers cleaning a milk pan by pouring out the milk, covering the pan, cooling, and rinsing with cold water. Another query explains browning sponge cake with a light sugar dusting before baking.
Glenna Lee Pontikes, 17, daughter of oilman Glenn McCarthy, says she will seek work as a secretary or stenographer after eloping with cobbler's son George Pontikes. The couple wed Dec. 2 in Waco and plan business training before entering the job market. Pontikes attended Lamar High School and played football and basketball, earlier at Rice Institute.
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