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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1949

Page

3

Ford Parley Accessed for Cooling Period

Detroit May 23 AP Talks to end the 18 day Ford strike stalled as federal mediators set a 24 hour cooling off period. U.A.W. and Ford accepted mediation while unions press for immediate contract bargaining and government facilitation remains uncertain.

Detroit Ford C.I.0 United Auto Workers Ford Motor Co U.A.W Walter Reuther Reuther Arthur C. Vint

Giant Maneuvers Planned by Reds

A Berlin dispatch to Aftonbladet reports Europe’s largest maneuver area is being prepared near Koenigsbrück close to Dresden. Twelve towns will be emptied as German workers erect double barbed wire perimeters and watchtowers for Red Army units. Rail lines are widened and ramps fitted to move tanks, with ranges and airfields expanding for Red armored formations and air force operations.

New York Europe Koenigsbruck Dresden Saxony Berlin Aftonbladet Stockholm Red Army Kannenburg Mecklenburg Brandenburg Oranienburg Red Air Force Germany

Theft reports from multiple residents across city streets

Harold E. Jacobs of Lakewood reports two fender skirts stolen from a car at 1314 Woodward NW valued at 40. Thomas Eyrer of 1389 Maryland SW reports $7 in miscellaneous auto accessories stolen from a car in the 2000 block on 2nd St SW. Sam Pasthing of 827 10th St NW reports four hub caps stolen from a car. Leonard Evans of 1225 Linwood Ave SW reports fishing equipment valued at 6.50 stolen from his garage.

Woodward Harold E. Jacobs Lakewood 2Nd Thomas Eyrer Maryland Sam Pasthing 10Th St NW Leonard Evans Linwood Ave

Millersburg Minister Heads Local Parent-Teachers Group

Millersburg May 23 Rev Thomas L Cromwell pastor of the Methodist Church was elected president of the Millersburg Hardy Parent Teachers Association Other officers include Mrs L H White vice president Mrs Mary Sanders recording secretary Mrs W W Wengerd corresponding secretary and Mrs Lester Henderson treasurer

Millersburg Thomas L. Cromwell Methodist Church Millersburg-Hardy Parent-Teachers’ Association L. H. White Mary Sanders W. W. Wengerd Lester Henderson

New Philadelphia man promoted at Western and Southern Life

Clyde M. Hamerick of 1012 W High St New Philadelphia advances from agent to associate manager of the Western and Southern Life Insurance Co office He has served with the company for seven years.

NEW Phila. Man Clyde M. Hamerick W. High St New Philadelphia Western and Southern Life Insurance Co

Leg Injured in Fall at Vail's Flower Shop

Mrs Myrtle Fohl aged 64 of 931 Smith Ave SW fractured her leg after a fall Sunday at 2 15 p.m. at Vail's Flower Shop on 12th Street. She was taken to Aultman Hospital, the sheriff's office reported.

Myrtle Fohl Smith Ave Vail 12Th St Sheriff's Office Aultman Hospital

Long Range Jet Bomber Study Drives U S Air Effort

Langley Va May 23 AP Jet powered long range heavy bombers may emerge from NAC A studies on new engines and wing design. Researchers explore a supersonic air compressor and wing trailing edge slots to multiply lift, with potential for sixfold heavier payloads and far greater range.

Langley Air Base United States Air Force National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics N.A.C.A United States John Stack Langley Laboratories Stack

Mount Marie May Queen Rained Out Tonight

The Mount Marie May Day festivities were postponed due to rain. Crowning of the May Queen is rescheduled for tonight at 6 30 on the east campus if weather allows. otherwise the event moves to Tuesday night.

Mt. Marie Mount Marie

Two Children Injured During Baseball Play

Two youths were hurt Saturday while playing baseball. Robert F. Hutchison nine, of 2733 12th street SW, fractured his shoulder after a fall running the bases at Diebold Field and was treated at Aultman Hospital. Jacqueline Burnbrier fourteen, of 610 Forestave SW, received facial abrasions when struck by a flying bat near her home and was treated at Aultman Hospital.

Robert F. Hutchison 12Th St Diebold Field Aultman Hospital Jacqueline Burnbrier

Three Year Old Leukemia Victim Passes After Melon Craving

Ronnie Calvert, a three year old with leukemia from Richmond California, died after his months long craving for watermelons drew public attention. Gifts arrived from Florida and Mexico including a large shipment of melons flown from Florida by a B 29 crew on a routine training flight to the West Coast.

Richmond Calif Ronnie Calvert Ronnie Florida Mexico West Coast

Plaque honors Roosevelt at Hyde Park school

In Hyde Park New York a bronze plaque honoring Franklin D Roosevelt was unveiled by his widow in the granite school building where he first attended. About 400 people including senators and students attended as Mrs Roosevelt urged learners to live in harmony with others and Kefauver praised the late president’s moral leadership and enduring popularity.

Hyde Park N. Y Franklin D. Roosevelt America

Mattress Burned In Garage Fire In Northwest DC

Firefighters were summoned at 9 33 am Sunday to 702 Ney Place NW where a mattress ignited in a garage. The fire started in the Agnew residence when a cigar sparked the mattress and was thrown out a window. it was dumped into the garage and reignited. The garage escaped damage.

Ney Pl C. A. Agnew

Crisis Near At Shanghai Fronts See Shifting Battle Lines

Nationalists claim Shanghai defense tightens as Reds are driven back along the Whangpoo river and in the Pootung area. Communiques report Red reinforcements moving toward Kaochiao near Woosung, while the 30th Army is said to be wiped out after two days of heavy fighting.

Shanghai Whangpoo Yangtze Kaochiao Woosung

Three Arrested After Domestic Quarrel at NE Chicago Residence

Police report three people were arrested after a Saturday night domestic argument at 1812 Berger Pl NE. Willie Brown 48 and his wife Agnes Marie Brown 30 faced intoxication and disorderly conduct charges. Lou Ellen McGee 23, Agnes’s sister, was fined 25 dollars for disorderly conduct as about 75 onlookers watched.

Berger Pl NE Willie Brown Agnes Marie Brown

Jaycee Convention Names Ohio Leaders in Dayton

Jaycee Post HE convened in Dayton naming Fred S. Jacob assistant manager for Berger division of Republic Steel as one of its ten vice presidents. William Wagoner of Salem was named national director. William Keslar of Zanesville was Ohio Jaycee president with James Elliott of Newark as first vice president. Akron chosen as 1950 convention site as 20 Canton Jaycees and 14 women’s auxiliary attended the closing session. The Library of Congress is now the world’s largest library occupying two buildings with 414 miles of shelves and nearly 36 acres of floor space.

Chamber of Commerce Dayton Fred S. Jacob Berger Division Republic Steel Corp William Wagoner Salem Canton Jacob Berger Walden Ave Ohio Library of Congress

Death of Television Producer Probed

Owen Davis Jr., 42 year old television producer and son of a Pulitzer prize playwright, vanished Friday night from a 29 foot sloop that ran aground in Long Island Sound. His body was found Sunday at the base of a rocky cliff and an autopsy report was awaited. A life preserver was found nearby, suggesting he tried to swim to shore from the stranded boat.

Mineola N. Y Owen Davis Jr Long Island Sound Mr. Davis

Accident Victim Sues for 38550 Damages in Court

Earl W. Congreve of RD 6 Middlebranch files suit in Common Pleas Court seeking 38550 for injuries from a Sept 26 1948 crash on Route 62 east of Harrisburg when he was struck by Carl J. King of 1222 Hoover Pl NW. Congreve alleges King drove on the wrong side and that injuries were permanent and required hospitalization and extended recovery.

Earl W. Congreve Middlebranch Common Pleas Court Route 62 Harrisburg Rd Herschel Kriger Carl J. King Hoover Pl NW

Ruth Williams to headline Grotto spring music festival opener

Ruth Williams, a personable soprano, joins Nazir Grotto's 12th annual spring festival as an assisting artist. The three night run opens tonight at the Palace Theater with stage crews bringing in lighting and setting. All shows begin at 8:15 p.m.

Ruth Williams Nazir Grotto Palace Theater East Charles Lotz Palace

U.S. life insurers held assets exceeding 51 million in 1947

U S life insurance companies reported assets totaling more than 51 million dollars at the close of 1947. The figure reflects overall industry strength and reserve levels across major firms.

U. S

Decker Fined In Municipal Court For Two Charges

Frank H. Decker aged 59 of 4740 12th St NW was fined $10 and costs on two counts of intoxication and disorderly conduct in Municipal Court. He was arrested early today in the 800 block of Market Ave S.

Frank H. Decker 12Th St NW Market Ave S

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