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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1949

Page

2

Traffic crash injures three in city area

Three persons were injured in city and county traffic accidents Monday. Charles B. Woods, 40, of Cleveland, a salesman for University Society of New York City, is in apparently good condition at Aultman Hospital with a fractured vertebrae after his car left Hypocrite Road a mile north of Magnolia. The sheriff's office said Woods was on a hill when control was lost and one wheel locked before the car hit an embankment.

Charles B. Woods Cleveland University Society of New York City Aultman

Auto crash injures Henry Hockey and Gwendolyn Hall

A 1938 sedan driven by Earl D. Buchanan overturned after leaving Route 62, injuring Henry Hockey 29 and causing a severe scalp cut. Gwendolyn Hall 41 suffered elbow and leg scratches and hip bruises when struck by a Veterans Cabs taxi at Court and Tuscarawas. Police report injuries treated at Aust man and Mercy hospitals.

Henry Hockey Harrison Ave Aust‘man Hospital Earl D. Buchanan Sheriff's Office Buchanan Route 62 Gwendolyn Hall 2Nd St NW Mercy Hospital Veterans Cabs of Canton, Inc Harry L. Taylor Prospect Ave Court Ave Tuscarawas St

Bad Teeth Lead Faults in Stark Preschool Exam

Dr. P. L. Harris reports results from 797 rural preschool children examined at 30 conferences by local dentists and physicians with PTA groups and the county health department. Defective teeth were the most common fault at 430 cases, followed by enlarged tonsils at 225.

PTA County Health Department P. L. Harris

Willoughby High Band Wins Honorable Mention

The Willoughby High School band from Wellsboro Ohio earned honorable mention in the high school band competition at the International Association of Lions Clubs convention.

New York Willoughby Hiigh Wellsboro, O International Association of Lions Clubs

Transfer of War Dead Nears End as 150 000 Return Home

The army said 10,000 identified remains still await shipment for return. Since 1946 more than 150,000 bodies have been brought home for final burial, with costs estimated around 170 million dollars. The program, the largest of its kind, aims to finish by end of 1951 with kin deciding overseas or domestic interment.

Washington United States Congress Army Quartermaster de

7754 Brought Back To Rest in Ohio Soil

Columbus July 19 AP nearly eight thousand Ohioans who died overseas in World War II have been returned home for final burial. The unofficial mid July count is 7754 with over 20000 Ohioans who died in the war. About 827000 Ohioans served in the armed forces. Repatriation figures by county include Stark 277 and Columbiana 107 among others.

Columbus Robert Smith American Legion of Ohio Stark Tuscarawas Wayne Carroll Columbiana

Fuel Pump Delays Sam Keener Flight

Samuel F. Keener and co pilot Nelson A. Rokes prepared a B 24 on a 50000 mile world flight when a No 1 fuel pump leak halted preflight at 9 30 am. Six hundred gallons of gasoline must be drained, delaying the attempt after a string of misfortunes including Atlantic weather and a passenger injury.

Samuel F. Keener Salem Atlantic Arthur Sommers Jr

Coyotes Tame Daring Pets Attract Attention Of Youth

A local trend shows young people handling coyotes as pets, with animals growing accustomed to humans and displaying unusual tameness. Community officials warn of safety risks and legal implications amid rising interest and sightings.

Traffic Arrests and City Violations Reported by Police

Three motorists were arrested by police Monday and early today. State highway patrolmen booked three more for violations Saturday and Sunday. Nine signal light and stop sign summonses issued. Gerald L. Iler reckless driving at 70 mph on Cleveland Ave NW. James L. Crawford reckless driving on a semitrailer, struck a parked car. Bruce R. Vance speeding 65 mph on Navarre Rd SW. Dale E. Knotzer failure to file annual license. used borrowed plate. Nick J. Prokopichuk speeding 62 mph on Route 30. Eugene A. Ries ignored a stop sign at Fulton and Daleird. Signal Light Summonses: Marz, Hines, Telanoff, Zazray. Stop Sign Summonses: Heisser, Penny, Thurin, Penna, Rohn.

Canton Gerald L. Iler Salem Cleveland Ave NW 25Th 30Th Sts 30Th St Cleveland Ave Market Ave James L. Crawford Maryland Ave Stuart Stone Bruce R. Vance 12Th St Navarre Rd Dale E. Knotzer Emma Pf Knorzer Nick J. Prokopichuk Garfield Ave Eugene A. Ries Marion Ave Fulton Hills and Daleirds George R. Marz Meyers Lake Erwin Hines 31St St Ray Telanoff 10Th St John J. Zazray Cleveland Holland W. Heisser Green Ave Massillon Robert Penny

Fire Wipes Out Elevators in Heppner Oregon

A wind fed blaze in Heppner Oregon destroyed two grain elevators a flour mill and two warehouses along with eight boxcars and two lumber and coal sheds. About 380000 bushels of wheat were burned. Fire likely started by an electrical short at the top of one elevator.

Heppner, Ore Oregon

Women Camp Opens July 28 at Carroll Camp Piedmont

Mrs Herbert White, recently from Denmark, will lead discussions at Camp Piedmont July 28 to 30 with the theme Our Heritage for a Better World. Activities include crafts, folk dancing, nature study, swimming, vespers, campfire and recreation. Attendees hail from Carroll Harrison Monroe Guernsey Noble Tuscarawas and Jefferson Counties.

Carrollton Herbert White Denmark Camp Piedmont Carroll Harrison Monroe Guernsey Noble Tuscarawas Jefferson Counties

Regional Steel Makers Account for 80 Percent Output

Illinois Indiana Ohio New York Pennsylvania and Maryland lead U S steel production, collectively supplying about eighty percent of total steel. The statement highlights a six state concentration driving national output and industrial strength.

Illinois Indiana Ohio New York Pennsylvania Maryland

Canton Library Opens Separate Unit for Business and Industry

Paul Alden arrives to head the new department at Canton Public Library, bringing a master’s in library science from Western Reserve University. He previously managed government documents at Kent State and worked in applied science library settings. Canton’s industrial focus supports a strong, specialized collection for tech and industry.

Department For Business and Industry Canton Public Library Paul Alden Alden Kent Library School of Western Reserve University Hiram College Kent State University Library Western Reserve School of Applied Scence Canton Laura B. Briesemeister Canton Library

Carrollton 4-H Camp Set for July 31 to August 10

The Carroll-Tuscarawas Counties 4-H camp will run July 31 through August 10 at Camp Piedmont. Activities include swimming recreation crafts and nature hikes with vesper and campfire programs each evening.

Carrollton Carroll-Tuscarawas Counties Piedmont

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