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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1949

Page

4

Mexico Labor Heads for U S

Mexico began setting up hiring machinery for thousands of farm workers to harvest U S crops under a new migrant labor pact. About 80,000 Mexicans sought jobs in Monterrey Hermosillo and Chihuahua as interior hiring starts, though contracts may not begin for a month. The pact allows workers from earlier blacklisted states and enables joint U S Mexican review of discrimination charges with possible contract cancellations.

Mexico City Mexico United States U. S Monterrey Hermosillo Chihuahua Texas

Canton Fire Station Fixture Keeps Odd Schedule

William Trover, 82, longtime Canton resident and former railroad conductor, spends mornings asleep until 10 30, reports to 1 30 p.m. sessions with Canton firemen, and teaches backgammon known as accidencey. He recalls Spanish American War service, Boxer Rebellion, and a career with C&O and Pennsylvania Railroad before retiring to Canton. He root for the Indians and predicts a Pirates pennant, recalling a Philippine incident where he narrowly escaped captivity.

Canton Central Fire Station Bird William “Trover Lawrence Rd Mr. Trover Ohio State “University Trover Eastern Division Pennsylvania Railroad New Philadelphia Cleveland Indians Pittsburgh Pirates

City Water's Just as Healthful Northwest Spring

A local water superintendent debunks the myth of a healthful park spring at Monument road. The 200 foot test well yields hard water with low iron and no chlorine. it’s not a health booster, just municipal supply. Residents are reminded city water comes from the same pipe as park fountains and home taps.

Monument A. E. Ranm Water Department Monument Rd

Nine Judges Named for Canton Miss America Contest

Nine judges will select Canton Miss America entrant at a Friday event in Loew's theater. Judges include Frank Megrew, Ray d Amours, Walter Troup, Arnold Yellin, and others. master of ceremonies is Sherlock Evans. Applications due Wednesday. finalist will compete at state event in Cleveland with a $5000 scholarship and local prizes from merchants.

Canton Loew’s Theater Frank Megrew Canton Junior Chamber of Commerce Ray d’Amours Arthur Murray Walter J. Troup Arnold Yellin Te Canton Academy of Beauty Margaret Cushing Canton “Repository Ruth Schmidt Lincoln High School Don _ Ink Junior Chamber of Commerce Conrad Kempf Halle Bros. Co Virginia Malden Bherlock Evans Massillon Torney Station Wand March Mary DeBock

Rome resident saved after airplane beach incident

Dino Alfani of Rome was lightly injured when a small tourist plane landed on a beach and ran over him while he sun bathed. The accident occurred near the shore and his injuries are reported as not serious.

Rome Dino Alfani Dino

17 Mexicans Die When Truck Is Hit Between Buses

A truck carrying peasants to a weekly fair in Puebla Mexico was struck between two buses killing 17 and injuring 22. All victims were Mexican. The three drivers were arrested as investigations commenced.

Puebla Mexico

Retired banker John W. Keller dies in Cambridge

John W. Keller 87 former president of Citi zen Savings Bank Cambridge died after retirement he took up cattle raising.

Cambridge John W. Keller Citizens Savings Bank

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