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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1951

Page

4

Congressmen Seek Details on Ohio Redistricting

Ohio Republicans in the House want copies of redistricting bills and an opportunity to testify. Representative McGregor says they will analyze the proposals with Betts and McCulloch before the full 15 member group reviews them. Census data show only four districts meet the President's population guidance, with Cleveland’s 22nd largest and Columbus’ 5th smallest, potentially affecting an at large seat.

Washington Ohio McGregor Roscoe Walcott Senate Ohio Republican House Betts McCulloch National House Census Bureau Truman Cincinnati Hess Elston Brown Hays Cleveland Bolton Clevenger Bender

DeWitt Clinton Breaks Ground for Ohio Canal System

At Licking Summit near New ark Governor DeWitt Clinton of New York turned the first spadeful of dirt for the Ohio canal system on July 4, 1825.

Licking Summit Newark DeWitt Clinton New York

Wednesday Luncheon Club Marks 11th Year

The Wednesday Luncheon Club, an informal group with no officers dues minutes or formal name, met for its 11th annual gathering at the Phillis Wheatley home. Raymond Brown Harold H Eibling and Oscar Ritchey spoke while no minutes were kept of the talk as is their practice.

Phillis Wheatley

Mingo Junction Questions Size

Jefferson County Prosecutor Casmir J. Borkowski seeks Attorney General O Neil ruling on whether Mingo Junction must elect city or village officials this year after census showed population below 5 000. Filing petitions due Feb. 7 for May primary. status hinges on official proclamation from Washington.

Columbus Casmir J. Borkowski Jefferson County C. William O’neil Mingo Junction Secretary of State Washington

Portsmouth Judge Hints On Liquor Director Talk

A puzzled 42 year old Portsmouth municipal judge in Columbus. Judge Kenneth Cranston says he has not been approached about becoming state liquor director despite rumors. Governor Lausche noted Cranston has been recommended and is being considered for the post as Cranston returns to Portsmouth.

Columbus Portsmouth Kenneth Cranston Judge Cranston Frank J. Lausche Cranston Lausche

Vivien Kellems Wins Tax Penalty Refund Verdict

A federal jury in Connecticut ruled Vivien Kellems was entitled to recover penalties seized from her bank accounts for not withholding income taxes from her firm’s employees. The decision covered $6,133 from tax collector John J. Fitzpatrick and left $1,685 against the government undecided. The judge earlier ruled the withholding law constitutional and the case tests its validity.

Washington Connecticut Vivien Kellems the Treasury Internal Revenue Bureau Justice Department Miss Kellems Carroll C. Hincks New Haven David Truman Kellems John J. Fitzpatrick Internal Revenue Hincks

Louisville C of C Plans Installation of Officers

Bernard Schrader will be installed as president of the Louisville Chamber of Commerce at the annual banquet in the Paradise Reformed Church in Louisville on January 31. Schrader is general manager of Wagener Stream Pumps Co. Other officers to be installed include Wayne Christensen as vice president James Mottice as treasurer and H Joseph Zwick as secretary. Jacob H Soehnsen and Russell Yoder elected to the board of directors. The present board includes Russel Strausser Gerald Paumier C C Shoemaker Francis Bresson Elmer Hudson Warren Smith and Steve Thomas. Professor Traut vocational training manager Hoover Co will be guest speaker.

Bernard Schrader Louisville Chamber of Commerce Paradise Reformed Church Louisville Schrader Wagener Stream Pumps Co Wayne Christensen James Mottice H. Joseph Zwick Jacob H. Soehnsen Russell Yoder Russel Strausser Gerald Paumier C. C. Shoemaker

Big-Game Dinner Hosted by Nazir Grotto in Masonic Temple

About 600 people attended the Nazir Grotto Past Monarchs Association second annual big-game dinner in the Masonic Temple. Meat from moose elk antelope and mountain sheep was provided by J. F Helmerich and companions after a 28 day Wyoming Rockies hunt. William R. Pringle of Cleveland then spoke on peculiarities of the presidents.

Past Monarchs Association of Nazir Grotto Masonic Temple J. F Helmerich Wyoming Rockies William R. Pringle Cleveland Ohio Masonry

U S Hits Erickson for 2 Million Tax Bill

New York January 25 AP jailed gambler Frank Erickson faces a 2 258 349 unpaid income tax bill with liens on assets in Manhattan Brooklyn and Queens. He is serving two years at Rikers Island on 599 counts of bookmaking and conspiracy and was fined 30 000. Erickson headed a 12 5 million a year bookie syndicate until raids last May. He testified his income once averaged 100 000 a year.

New York Frank Erickson Erickson Rikers Island Penitentiary Manhattan Brooklyn Queens Coney Island Park Avenue U. S. Senate

Two Architects Granted Registration in Ohio Study

The Ohio Board of Examiners of Architects announced 32 new registrations after exams last September. Names include Charles E. Firestone II of Canton, Harold W. Goetz of Middletown, William E. Helser of Lima, Lewis D. Klein of Akron, James F. Knapp of New Philadelphia, George T. Smith of Youngstown, and Joseph Tuchman of Akron.

Columbus Ohio Board of Examiners of Architects Charles E. Firestone II Cleveland Ave NW Canton Harold W. Goetz N. Mainst Middletown William E. Helser W. Judson Ave Youngstown Joseph Tuchman Upper Merriman Dr Axkron

Robertsville Grange Oyster Supper Planned Friday Night

Robertsville Grange announces an oyster supper in the grange hall Friday night with dues to be collected onsite. Organizers invite members and neighbors to attend and support the local group.

Robertsville Grange Grange

Belmont Stamping Plant Sold to Ridge Tool of Elyria

Belmont Stamping and Enameling Co stockholders in New Philadelphia accepted Ridge Tool Co bid from Elyria to purchase the plant. The amount was not disclosed but described as the highest among several, with prior offers over one million dollars. I. F. Sales Co, linked to Ridge Tool, has leased part of the Belmont building.

New Philadelphia Belmont Stamping & Enameling Co Ridge Tool Co Elyria I. F. Sales Co Belmont

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Teale North Canton Ath Trirarl Ecker Ker Ant Cleveland NW Harry L. Smith Market Ave. N Raymond Brown Akron Community Service Akron University Harold H. Eibling Canton Public Schools Center Oscar Ritchey Kent State Uni O’neill Oberlin Oberlin College Oxford Miami University Louisville C. of Ins Conrad W. Traut The Hoover Co U.S IRING New Phila Gross Ave Che Navy Brother
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