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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1949

Page

9

Reservoir Plan Is Backed by Alliance Units

June 1 report states the Industrial Water Committee and the Citizens Fact Finding Committee unanimously urged Alliance to adopt the Deer Creek reservoir project at once and to raise water rates equitably to finance it. Ranney Proposal rejected due to uncertain water supply, higher pumping costs, and design changes, with a note the survey data were still valuable. Deer Creek deemed cheaper overall with preliminary engineering paid and federal lands available. potential taste and odor issues noted, water free of sewage and industrial waste. Committee members named from both groups include C. J. Rodman, F. J. Gatehouse, H. Gordon Robertson, Roy E. Hess, William Rice, Sam Kirkland, A. A. Mulac, Willard R. James, L. J. Hartman, James Rickard, J. Frank Rankin, and Donald D. Heffelfinger.

Repository Bureau Alliance Industrial Water Committee Citizens Fact Finding Committee Deer Creek Robert D. Althouse Ranney Method Water Supply Co Columbus Ranney From All Appearances Alliance C. J. Rodman F. J. Gatehouse H. Gordon Robertson Roy E. Hess William Rice Citizen’s Sam Kirkland A. A. Mulac Willard R. James L. J. Hartman James Rickard J. Frank Rankin City Waterworks Donald D. Heffelfinger

Rennel weight loss potion promises easy fat cut

An advertisement touts Rennel Concentrate mixed with grapefruit juice to lose fat without dieting. It cites multiple testimonials from people in Ohio and Cincinnati claiming 35 to 39 pound losses, asserts no hunger, and labels the product as non vitamin while providing a money back guarantee.

Cleveland Republicans Select Polk for Mayor

Cleveland Republicans name Franklin A. Polk 38 attorney and board of education member as mayoral candidate for the year. Polk is a longtime party figure and a lawyer with local public service background chosen by the regular Republican organization.

Cleveland Republicans Polk Franklin A. Polk Board of Education

Finger bite cases linked to two local dogs

Police report two bite incidents involving dogs. Robert A Ledger aged 3 from 618 Prospect Ave SW was treated at Aultman Hospital for a finger bite from a dog owned by Blaze of 614 Prospect Ave SW. David Haubert aged 8 of 1923 3rd St NE was treated at Mercy Hospital for hip abrasions from a dog owner identified as Robert Kendall of 1925 Otto St NE.

Robert A. Ledger Prospect Ave Aultman Hospital Blaze David Haubert 3Rd St NE Mercy Hospital Robert Kendall Otto

Four Women Arrested in Vice Squad Roundup

Police vice squad arrested Betty Johnson 25 for soliciting and Audrey Johnson 45 for operating a disorderly house at 429 6th st SE. Also charged with soliciting were Mary Jones 23 of 410 4th st SE and Sarah Higdon 34 of 515 Walnut ave SE.

6Th St SE Betty Johnson Audrey Johnson Mary Jones 4Th St SE Sarah Higdon Walnut Ave

U S and Britain Move to Break Up Farben Cartel

Frankfurt reports that American and British authorities begin steps to dismantle the I G Farben empire. Three units from the US zone to be set up for sale with British and American coordination, while French involvement is limited. Gen. George P. Hays says sales may start in five to six weeks and stockholders will be invited to consult.

Frankfurt Germany I. G. Farben Great Chemical Trust George P. Hays U. S Hays Farben Gen. Hays Gen. Hayes Allied Control Council Fergiuson War Royall Special Committee

New Hormone Eases Rheumatoid Arthritis In Mothers

The blood of mothers after childbirth may temporarily relieve rheumatoid arthritis for 3 to 12 weeks, researchers report at the rheumatic diseases congress. Compound E from adrenal glands, discovered by Mayo Clinic scientists, showed best results where gold salts failed, with weight gain as a side effect. Merck plans larger production. current supply enough for about 20 people.

Howard W. Blakeslee Associated Press New York L. W. Granier Mayo Clinic Edward C. Kendall Mayo Merck & Co Rahway N. J

Convention attendees from local NAM A chapter listed

Don Ploesser of Timken Roller Bearing Co Paul Brumbaugh of Union Metal Manufacturing Co Kenneth Weaver and Charles Harrison of The Hoover Co and J Atlee Frederick of Nickles Bakery Inc attended the National Office Managers Association convention in Philadelphia last week as members of the local NAM A chapter.

Don Ploesser Timken Roller Bearing Co Paul Brumbaugh Union Metal Manufacturing Co Kenneth Weaver Charles Harrison The Hoover Co J. Atlee Frederick Nickles Bakery, Inc Navarre National Office Managers Association Philadelphia N.O.M.A

Truck Sideswipe Injures Man Near Westerville

A truck struck Evans Presly’s car on Route 57 twelve miles north of Newark, injuring his left arm which was protruding from the window. He was taken to Grant Hospital in Columbus where doctors reported the arm was almost severed.

Newark Evans Presly RD 1 Westerville Presly Grant Hospital Columbus Route 57 Here

Timken C I O Hold Third Talk on Pact

Bargainers for Timken Roller Bearing Co and the C I O United Steel Workers continued talks on union proposals for a new contract covering 12 000 hourly workers at six Ohio plants. Sessions Tuesday lasted five hours with most time spent answering questions about proposals as the one year pact expires July 1. Timken has not announced its position on wage and retirement plan proposals including a 15 cent hourly wage increase and a $150 monthly retirement and disability plan.

Timken Roller Bearing Co C.I.O. United Steel Workers Today Ohio Timken

Patron Breaks Window After Refusing to Pay at Barbecue Shop

Mrs. Ella Day of Ella's Barbecue at 511 Cherry Ave SE reported a man entered Tuesday and ordered a sandwich, refused payment, was told to leave, then threw a rock at the restaurant across the street, breaking a window per police.

Ella Day Ella Cherry Ave SE

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Alliance Units Deer Creek Reservoir Lydia Decker Yakima Wash Rennel Flossie Tuttle R.D Midway Blvd Painesville M. Elder 5Th St. NE Canton Clara Moxahala Ave Zanesville, Io Cincinnati Welcesser John Armory Ave Hio Fred Hauer Atkins Ave Lancaster, Pa Hauers Atkins Avenue Lancaster New York Stock Exchange Hamilton Watch Company Exchange Stock Exchange Broad St New York 5 U.S Britain German Chemical, Dye Trust Soan Ferguson Jane Studios Market Ave Mon Westinghouse Refrigerator Westinghouse Pact Adv DIAL Stark Chile Stark's Sewing Machine Center Stark's Electrical Appliances
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