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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1949

Page

9

Mrs Mesta Seeks Role as First Full Time U S Envoy

Mrs Perle Mesta, noted Washington society hostess, hopes to become the first full time U S minister to Luxembourg if the Senate confirms her nomination. She plans to focus on diplomacy, enterta ining may accompany duties, and looks forward to touring Luxembourg's steel industry.

Senate Washington Mrs. Truman Bess Mesta Hugues LE Gallais Luxemburg United States George Mesta Pittsburgh

Leonard Sebrans Named Leader of Service Institute

Leonard Sebrans of the Jewish Community Center was named president of the Community Service Institute of Stark County at the final 1948 49 meeting at the YMCA. Carl Nist was named vice president, Phyllis Hamilton secretary, Helen Tulley treasurer. A five member panel discussed Canton area group work agencies and service programs across organizations including American Legion Kiwanis Rotary Lions and Massillon Catholic Service League. The institute will resume meetings in September.

Leonard Sebrans Jewish Community Center Community Service Institute of Stark County James Tidball American Red Cross Canton Carl Nist Stark County Welfare Department Phyllis Hamilton Helen Tulley Catholic Service League of Massillon American Legion Cyril Paumier George Nieport Kiwanis Raymond Rosedale Canton Cooperative Club Glenn Manard Rotary Philip Fleischer Lions’ Club

Hyde Re-Elected Head of Stark County Mental Hygiene Society

Dr. Arthur G. Hyde, superintendent of Massillon State Hospital, was re-elected president at a Y M C A dinner meeting. Officiants named included Alton Thomas as vice president and Chester Corbett as treasurer, with Miss Clara Burns secretary. Nine new directors were added for 1949 50, including Mrs Clyde Wright and Walter Webb.

Arthur G. Hyde Massillon State Hospital Stark County Mental Hygiene Society Alton Thomas Chester Corbett Clara Burns Stark County Calvin S. Baker Ohio Mental Health Bureau Department of Public Welfare

Salisbury man robbed of life savings at marathon

Salisbury Mass. John Chester aged 70 kept his $2400 life savings in his pocket fearing theft at home. While he attended a local marathon a pickpocket stole the money from him.

Salisbury Mass John Chester

Russians Hint Truce in Strike in Berlin

In Berlin on June 22 AP reports the Russians signaled a possible end to the month-long rail strike. They pledged no reprisals against workers who walked off, while an allied spokesman said the move could form a basis for settlement. Maj. Gen. Pavel Kvashnin reiterated that the Russian controlled railway would honor promises in a prior compromise offer. The strike, involving about 14,000 workers, had previously rejected assurances over reprisals and union recognition amid intimidation fears. The development follows directives from the Big Four to restore normal trade in Berlin and Germany.

Berlin Pavel Kvashnin Paris Germany

Stench Bomb Thrown In Strike at Cleveland

A stench bomb was thrown into the home of John J Bukovnik, a West Side resident and 10-year Warner & Swasey employee, as the strike at the Cleveland plant continues since December. The firm reports about 300 of 1,800 workers have returned to work amid wage and union-mandate disputes.

Cleveland West Side Warner & Swasey Co John J. Bukovnik

Minnesota dairy sets per cow record at 200 pounds butterfat

Minnesota reports record average butterfat 200 pounds per cow at Payl milk operation in St Paul. University dairy specialist Rainer Leighton notes artificial breeding has boosted herd performance in recent years.

ST. Paul Minnesota University of Minnesota Rainer Leighton University Dairy

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