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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1951

Page

9

Four-vehicle crash injures two. multiple agencies report

Friday saw eleven mishaps to police and deputies. A Route 62 crash at 6 28 p m sent Betty Snyder 45 and Lloyd Snyder 41 to Aultman Hospital with fractures and scratches. Snyder jailed after failing to yield. Wayne Martin 23 and Robert Pawley 42 avoided further harm as vehicles collided and a trailer was struck. Carlos Goins 37 and Lowell Goins 39 injured at 8th and Belden when a pole struck their car. Goins arrested for reckless driving and permit violations. both taken to Mercy Hospital.

Aultman Hospital Sheriff’s Office Betty Snyder 23Rd St Lloyd Snyder Maryland Ave Snyder Wayne Martin Columbus Robert L. Pawley Windsor Martin The Ralston Transport Co Canton Municipal Court Carlos Goins Georgetoward NE Lowell Goins Liberty Ave SE 8Th St Belden Ave NE Mercy Hospital

U S Asks Court To Upset Kellems Tax Verdict

The U S government asks a federal court in New Haven to overturn a jury ruling that Vivien Kellems did not willfully violate withholding tax laws. It seeks either judgment for the defendant or a new trial, arguing penalties were legal against employers who willfully fail to withhold taxes.

U.S Kellems EW Haven Conn Vivien Kellems U. S Adrian W. Maher Carroll C. Hincks Miss Kellems Internal Revenue John J. Fitzpatrick Stonington Hincks Fitzpatrick

Holmes County dairy group elects three directors

At the Holmes County Dairyman's Association annual meeting in Millersburg two directors were re elected and one new director elected for two year terms. Re elected were Roscoe Chamber for District 2 Ripley and Monroe Townships and George Leeper for District 4 Saltcreek and Berlin Townships. New director Robert Watts represents District 6 Richland and Killbuck Townships.

Millersburg Holmes County County Dairyman’s Association Roscoe Chamber Ripley Monroe George Leeper Saltcreek Berlin Robert Watts Richland Killbuck

Thompson Led Canton Bicycle Safety Club Hospitalized

Theodore Peck Thompson of 1112 Highland NE, organizer of the Bicycle Safety Club of Canton, entered Aultman Hospital Friday for treatment of an arr condition. Thompson started the bicycle safety movement here years ago and the group now has about 500 members in Stark and Tuscarawas Counties.

Theodore (Peck) Thompson Highland Bicycle Safety Club of Canton Aultman Hospital Moon Thompson Stark Tuscarawas

Armed robber targets truck near police station

Driver Peter Clayton of Cleveland says a young man jumped into his tractor-trailer on Friday night near the police station and forced him to hand over 7 dollars. He fled after turning left on 3rd Street, heading south on Market Avenue. Police investigated.

Peter Clayton Cleveland 2Nd St Cleveland Ave Clayton 3Rd St Market Ave S Eppy

Welfare Director Refuses Wayne Groups Request

Columbus January 27 AP State Welfare Director John H Lamneck refused a request from 11 Wooster and Wayne County groups for a further inquiry into the transfer of Apple Creek State Hospital physician Dr Robert Reddick to Hawthornden State Hospital near Akron. He said a full investigation had been conducted prior to the transfer which followed the development of an intolerable situation at Apple Creek. Public comments about the Apple Creek hospital administration contributed to the situation, the welfare chief added. Signatories of the telegram to Governor Lausche included 20 30 Club American Association of University Women League of Women Voters Kiwanis Junior Chamber of Commerce Knights of Columbus Bnai Brith Masonic Lodge Wayne County Mental Hygiene Society Lamp Lighters and Junior Women's League.

Columbus John H. Lamneck Wooster Wayne County Apple Creek State Hospital Lamneck Robert Reddick Hawthornden State Hospital Akron Apple Creek Apple Creek Hospital Frank J. Lausche Club American Association of University Women League of Women Voters Kiwanis Junior Chamber of Commerce Knights of Columbus B'nai B’rith Masonic Lodge Wayne County Mental Hygiene Society the Lamp Lighters Junior Women’s League

Massillon Woman Dies From Burns

Mrs. Elizabeth Ralston, 75, of 40 Corners Road near Massillon, died of burns received in a house fire Friday evening at 6. The two room home owned by Arthur J. Brown was destroyed. no insurance was in force. Neighbors Glen Reynolds and Wayman aided, the fire’s cause undetermined but suspected kerosene use or a spilled lamp. Coroner E. C. Reno notified. body at Brooks funeral home in Massillon.

Canal Fulton Elizabeth Ralston Corners Road Massillon Massillon City Hospital Glen Reynolds Arthur J. Brown Brown Wayman Ralston E. C. Reno Brooks Funeral Home Massilton

Defective Wiring Sparks Fire At Liberty Avenue Home

A fire blamed on defective wiring damaged multiple rooms in the home of Alex Winn at 904 Liberty Ave SE Friday night. Assistant Chief Paul Quinn said the blaze began in the kitchen ceiling and spread to a second floor storage room and an adjoining bedroom before crews from No 1 and 3 extinguished it at 6 30 p m. The fire also damaged wallpaper and paint in the bathroom.

Alex Winn Liberty Ave SE Paul Quinn Quinn

Traffic Arrests In City Shake Up Traffic violations and summonses issued

Police and deputies filed multiple traffic arrests on Friday and today. James E. Elliott 18 of 1112 Tuscarawas St W faces charges for violating a temporary permit and running a signal at 6th and Market. Floyd W. Ledford 40 of 139 15th St SE charged with no permit and ignoring a stop sign at 18th and Henry Ave SW. Anthony A. Palombo 20 of 1525 Dueber Ave SW charged with no permit at 6th and Cleveland. Maynard Miller 20 of RD 2 Hartville charged with reckless driving on Route 62 east of the city. Deputies fined Ledford and Elliott additional costs after vehicle collisions with Nick Shapura 36 of RD 3 Chardon and Richard E. Copeland 20 of Akron. Signal light summonses issued to Anthony Varvas, Harold Norman, Harold D. Leiner, William E. Dembeck, and Arthur H. Feller. Stop sign summonses issued to Robert Ware and James W. Gilmore.

James E. Elliott Tuscara St W 6Th St Market Richard E. Copeland Akron Floyd W. Ledford 15Th St 18Th St Henry Ave Nick Shapura RD 3 Chardon Anthony A. Palombo Dueber Ave Cleveland Maynard Miller RD 2 Hartville Louisville Anthony Varvas Harold Norman Georgetoward Harold D. Leiner Fredericksburg William E. Dembeck Tuscarawas St Arthur H. Feller 7Th St Robert Ware RD 1 East Canton James W. Gilmore Canal Fulton

Alliance Police Captain In Critical Condition

Police Captain Homer Edwards aged 41 lies in City Hospital in critical condition after a cerebral hemorrhage suffered Friday at 11 p.m. He was preparing to retire when the attack occurred. Edwards has served since 1937, became chief's clerk in 1942, studied at the FBI academy in 1945, and was named captain in June 1949. He resides in Alliance and is a Canton native.

Repository Bureau Alliance Homer Edwards City Capt. Edwards Canton Alliance FBI National Police Academy Washington, D. C

Treatment for Potatoes in Des Moines Aims to Prevent Scab

Iowa State College botanists say soil treatment blocks potato scab infection, the state’s most serious potato disease, by preventing soil-borne pathogens from attacking tubers.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa State College

Municipal Court Revenue Falls 26.9 Percent in 1950

Total revenue from the Municipal Court criminal division dropped 26.9 percent in 1950 from 1949 while new cases declined 15.8 percent. A total of 5,730 cases were filed, with disbursements to all agencies down to 115,376.50. Major distributions went to the city at 134,356, plus 2,440 to the state and 4,542.50 to the county. Civil division filings rose from 4,799 to 6,225 due to wage garnishees.

Municipal Court Jesse D. Gross

Gambling charges brought against four Stark County tavern owners

Four Stark County liquor permit holders face Ohio Board of Liquor Control actions in Columbus for possession of gambling devices. The group, from White Front Grill and J. H. Grill in Massillon and Earl’s Grill, include Sarkas T. Braham Joseph Nibeel Howard Seimetz Earl A. Yost and Cletus A. Walker. An appeal by Earl J. Ehret concerns denied license renewals for low and high powered beer and wine licenses.

Stark County Ohio Board of Liquor Control Columbus Massillon Sarkas T. Braham White Front Grill Cleveland Ave Joseph Nibeel Howard Seimetz J. & H. Grill Main Ave Earl A. Yost Earl’s Grill Ernest” N Cletus A. Walker 3Rd St SE Earl J. Ehret Tremont Ave Department

Tudor Dies for Murder Of Springfield Girl 14

Dwight David Tudor, 28, of Columbus, died in the electric chair at Ohio Penitentiary for murdering a 14-year-old Springfield girl, Mary Ann Page, two years earlier. He walked to the chair at 8:03 pm and was pronounced dead at 8:15 by prison physicians. His execution followed appeals and a Christmas reprieve granted by Governor Lausche after a dec-delayed date.

Columbus Dwight David Tudor Ohio Penitentiary Springfield Mary Ann Page Tudor Paul Anderson Richard Brooks Ohio Supreme Court Frank J.lausche

Mercy Hospital Names New Medical Staff Officers

New officers of Mercy Hospital’s medical staff were announced by Sister Mary Elva. Bishop Co adjutor Emmet Walsh approved the slate. Dr K E Liber was elected president, Dr Paul E Smith vice president, Dr A A Lichtblau secretary treasurer, and Dr Scott Hill chief of the medical staff.

Mercy Mercy Hospital Mary Elva Emmet Walsh Youngstown K. E. Liber Paul E. Smith A. A. Lichtblau Scott Hill

District Scouts To Hold Annual Meeting Monday

The McKinley Area Council of Boy Scouts will hold its annual meeting Monday night at Alliance Country Club. Representatives from all area units will attend as officers are elected reports received and special awards presented. Reports indicate 1950 was a near record year with growth in new units and total membership.

McKinley Area Council of Boy Scouts Alliance Country Club

Sunny of Sunnyside operetta to be staged at school

The junior class at the local high school plans a performance of the operetta Sunny of Sunnyside next Wednesday at 8 p m in the school.

Berlin Sunnyside

Ohio Highway Plan Accepted by Committee

The Ohio Program Commission highway study committee approved a plan calling for up to 5 billion dollars for highway improvements. Developed with the Automotive Safety Foundation, it seeks Civil Service reforms, a higher highway director salary, new bureaus, and deputy heads. A subcommittee may also recommend raising the state gasoline tax from four to five cents at the next meeting.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Program Commission Automotive Safety Foundation Program Commission Highway Department Civil Service

Public Workers Seek Biweekly Pay Change

United Public Workers of America members urge the city council to switch city employees from twice monthly to every other Friday. Walter W. Wagner says it aids budgeting and Saturday shopping. Auditor T. Frank Snyder supports reducing payday pressure. If adopted, all hourly workers may follow to avoid confusion.

United Public Workers of America Walter W. Wagner T. Frank Snyder Wagner Snyder

Massillon Woman Missing After Colorado Trip

Massillon police and the state highway patrol were alerted by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Buerger of Han kins rd RD 4 Massillon to the disappearance of their daughter Mrs. Mary A DeOrio. An overnight bag and suitcase for the 19 year old woman arrived on a Greyhound from Colorado Springs indicating she had disappeared after boarding the bus January 19 at 7 30 p m for a three day trip.

Massillon State Highway Patrol Harry Buerger Hankins Rd Mary A. DeOrio DeOrio Colorado Springs Colo DeOria Anthony A. de

Suit for 50000 in wrongful death of Clyde Middaugh

The administratrix of Clyde W. Middaugh files a Common Pleas Court suit for 50000 against Ralph Rodgers of North Lawrence. Middaugh, riding with Rodgers in a truck, was in a collision with a car on a curve on Route 21 south of New Philadelphia on September 11, 1949.

Clyde W. Middaugh Common Pleas Ralph Rodgers North Lawrence Mr. Middaugh Route New Philadelphia

NERB Upholds Ford Release of 13 Workers

George J. Bott of NLRB sustains John A. Hull Jr. action dismissing unfair labor practice charges against Ford Motor Co. for firing 13 leaders of a four day Canton forge plant wildcat strike last June. AFL union appeals to Bott. NLRB hearing on bargaining election recessed to next Tuesday.

George J. Bott National Labor Relations Board John A. Hull Jr NLRB Ford Motor Co A.F.L. International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths Ford Canton Forge Mr. Hull Bott A.F.L Forge John A. Garver Cleveland C.I.O. United Automobile Workers Wildcat

Mt Union College Receives 110000 Gift for Building Fund

Mt Union College in Alliance reports a $110 000 gift from Charles N Crandall toward its building fund enhancing the second century campus expansion. The donation brings total gifts and pledges to $958 844 of a $2 500 000 goal begun in 1946 with other major gifts from Charles E Wilson and Ella Wilcox Peasley. Crandall is a longtime trustee and Northeast Ohio Methodist Conference representative.

Repository Bureau Alliance Mt. Union Mt. Union College Charles N. Crandall Youngstown Charles B Ketcham Ketcham Do. J. Rodman Alliance Charles E. Wilson General Motors Ella Wilcox Peasley California Crandall Belle Crandall Northeast Ohio Conference of The Methodist Church

Compass direction quirks schooled by Britannica

Britannica notes Chinese compasses often point south due to how a magnetized needle aligns with Earth’s magnetic field. The item highlights a practical arrangement where magnetism guides orientation toward a north-south axis, though behavior varies by context.

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