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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1951

Page

2

Stepfather Sought in Death of Betty Jean Hansen

Police broadcast nationwide for Frank W. Kristy 48 after the 20 year old Betty Jean Hansen was found dead in a California ravine. Kristy is charged with kidnapping and facing murder questioning. a lighter with his initials and the victim's watch confirmed the identification.

Los Angeles Betty Jean Hansen Frank W. Kristy Paramount Newhall Calif R. L. Hill Bellflower Victor Cefalu R. T. Hopkins Miss Hansen Kristy Betty

Massillon Men Held In Theft of Automobile

Paul M. Rhodes and George E. Brown, both of 1245 Cleveland Ave SW in Massillon, pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to auto theft. Each is held on 2500 bond awaiting extradition under the Dyer Act after a West Virginia stolen car was found at their home. Police also recovered a submachine gun with two clips and weapon accessories in the residence.

Massillon Paul M. Rhodes George E. Brown Cleveland aé_e

Mt Union Benefactor Crandall Dies After Long Illness

Charles N Crandall an 8 year old philanthropist who donated 110000 to Mt Union College last January died after a long illness He belonged to one of Youngstown oldest families and had served on the school's board of trustees since 1930.

MT. Union Youngstown Charles N. Crandall Mt. Union College

False Teeth Comfort Powder Ad Sparks Dry Humor

A vintage ad promotes FAS TEETH powder to stop slipping loose dentures. It promises comfort and security without a pasty taste and claims easy use on plates. Available at drugstores.

46 Sworn in Area Civil Air Patrol

Area Civil Air Patrol activation at Akron Canton Airport Sunday afternoon sworn in 42 enlisted men and 6 officers. Lt Col Harry A Webb of Cleveland presided as commanding officer of the fourth group Ohio wing. U S Air Force took over the flight as an auxiliary in 1948. The group aims for 150 members in 90 days amid heat hardships. City and military officials spoke including Maj Thomas Bradford and Mayor S Rob ert Weirich. Navy Anchoreutes and local posts provided color guards and ceremonial duties. John Baker of WHBC served as master of ceremonies.

Anton-Massillon Civil Air Patrol Akron-Canton Harry A. Webb Cleveland Ohio Wing Wright Field Dayton U. S. Air Force Department of Civilian Defense Paul Beitze Mass Lion Armed Services Thomas Bradford Canton District Army and Air Force Recruiting and Induction Center S. Robert Weirich Massillon Harry Webb Paul Beitzel Canton-Massillon

William Kianos Heads Ohio Army and Navy Unit

World War II navy veteran William Kianos of Akron was elected Ohio department commander of the Army and Navy Union at the encampment's close in St Francis and Oneonta hotels. He succeeds Joseph Burger of Akron. Other officers include Adam Sobec, Paul Mauger, Eugene Miday, and Dorothy Harrington who leads the Ohio auxiliary. The banquet featured George Branscomb and Harold Adelman. Ridgway policy support was adopted. An arts sale for Youth Haven raised 192 dollars.

William Kianos Akron Ohio Department Army and Navy Union St. Francis Onesta Joseph Burger Adam Sobec Cleveland Paul Mauger Massillon Eugene Miday Canton Dorothy Harrington Ohio Auxiliary Robert Tippen Lakewood Fannie Bessie Jeanne White James Riley Frank Bow Washington George Branscomb Civil Defense Harold A. Adelman Ohio Department of the Army and Navy Union Matthew

Perkins Forgets Bid In City Chamber Painting Sale

In Newburyport Massachusetts Edward G Perkins councilman and painting contractor suddenly recalls he forgot to enter his bid as sealed bids were opened for painting the city council chamber. A competitor won the job.

Newburyport Mass Edward G. Perkins Perkins

Dog Club Holds Training Show at Dueber Park

Rudy, a Weimaraner owned by W H Van Voorhis, led the Canton All-Breed Training Club show in Dueber Park as the 12 week obedience course concluded. Emerson Featheroff judged, with Gold trophies to first place. dozens of beginners and open class winners named, and new classes planned for Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the park.

Rudy W. H. van Voorhis 36Th St Canton Dueber Park Emerson Featheroff Cleveland Breed Training Club van Voorhis Rusty Laura Peterman Forestave Massillon Bruce Collie Therman Zook Ira Culler Broadway Rd Patty Robert Rowinski 16Th St Dal-Mar Morgan Hamlin High Ave Rip William Hackathorn Tuscarawas St W Gay Bobbin John B. Ecker 17Th St NW Slug Frank Jellison Jr Eatoard

Named to auxiliary post New Philadelphia

July 16 Mrs. Bessie Takus of New Philadelphia was named vice president of the Ohio state auxiliary Fraternal Order of Eagles at a Columbus meeting yesterday.

New Philadelphia Bessie Takus Ohio State Auxiliary Order of Eagles Columbus

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Hunt California Painter Commander Stark Edgar Price Canton Fileter Center George Branscom Canton Civil Defense Program Harre Grossylius American Legion D.A.V Navy John Baker WHBC Army Ridgway Korea Youth Haven Fund Veronica Kujawski South Bend Ind National Auxiliary Corps Constance Bannister Baby Sy Mickleo MN Mickkei New York Airport Minneapolis St. Paul Milwaukee Detroit Chicago Norfolk Baltimore Pittsburgh Capital Airlines Dog Club Weimarner FHLA Peera Kentucky Warwick & Spelman, Inc Pine Valley Nelms Youghiogheny Puritan Pocahontas Fourth St. NE CAMEL Joan Crawford Nadine Conner Billy Goodman Red Sox America B. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Winston-Salem, N. 4
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