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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1949

Page

10

New Phila Woman Hurt in Public Square Crash

Mrs. Lillie Ellis 61 of 416 Park Ave NW New Philadelphia was reported in fair condition at Union Hospital in Dover after a late Friday accident on the Public Square causing possible rib fracture and facial injuries. Also injured was Miss Letha Uhl of Canton. Gilbert Uhl of Canton, driver of the car, was fined $10 and costs in Mayor's Court for reckless driving.

New Philadelphia Lillie Ellis Park Ave NW Union Hospital Dover Letha Uhl Canton Gilbert Uhl

Lincoln Senior Girls Plan Dance for Tuesday Night

Lionette Club of Lincoln High School will hold a graduation dance titled The Senior Finale on Tuesday from 7 30 to 11 30 pm at the Don Mellett Homestead Recreation building. Jean Evangelista chairs assisted by Rose Marie Behra and Beverly Rivenour with performances by Laura Lee Smalley Jo Ann Hambleton a boys chorus and a trio Jim Bishop Leonard Neel Elmer Corbitt.

Lionette Club Lincoln High School Don Mellett Homseteads Jean Evangelista Rose Marie Behra Beverly Rivenour Margaret Miller Jo Ann SF Kathryn Dilly Joan Briggs Betty Cole Diane Lawrence Sylvia Clarke Pat Wood Joy Price Pat Miller Charlotte Hursh Anne Drumm Beverly Evans Mary Ann Kanka Beverly Coats Marian Ball Nancy Walker Joyce Barr Lionian League Willard Hackenberg Jack Flinner Tom Morgan George Mitchell Doys Ralph Boger Warren Cermak Carl Ceci Edward Cairns Ronnie Dougherty William Druckenbrod Norman Engleburg David Hawk Walter Johnson Albert Lomazze Jack Marshall Ralph Paxton Dean Sanders Donald Swab

Greentown High School Holds Baccalaureate Services

Greentown May 28 special Rev George R Sweeney preaches at 2 p m as Greentown High School’s largest graduating class of 24 attends baccalaureate at Greentown Methodist Church. After services the group tours Cleveland Detroit by bus with Miss June Brumbaugh and Norwood Davidson. Commencement Thursday 8 p m in school auditorium with Rev Ralph Taylor as speaker. Mary Alice Slabaugh valedictorian Robert Myers salutatorian. Class members listed. Mother-Daughter tea at Calvary Presbyterian Friday Class Day upcoming. Graduation Thursday June 9 with report cards and Jr Sr Y-Teen formal June 10.

Greentown George R. Sweeney Greentown High School Greentown Methodist Church Cleveland Detroit June Brumbaugh Norwood Davidson Ralph Taylor Alton First Methodist Church of Calvary Presbyterian Church

Cantonian Named Kent K Girl for AMPUS Day at Kent State

Lillian Torgler of Canton was chosen as the 1949 K girl from 10 nominees at Kent State University AMPUS Day events. The 19-year-old Delta Upsilon sweetheart, daughter of E F and E F Torgler, is a sophomore in business administration and a member of Alpha Xi Delta.

Ampus Kent State University Lillian Torgler Canton E. F. Torgler 16Th St NW College of Business Administration Miss Torgler Alpha Xi Delta Sorority

Two Injured in Falls

Two children suffered injuries in falls Saturday police reported Ronald K Moore 12 of 1403 12th st NE had a possible fractured arm after falling from a handrail at a lawn on 1400 block of 12th st NE He was held for X ray at Aultman Hospital Larry B Myers 3 of 904 Knox st SE was treated at Aultman Hospital for a wrist laceration after falling on a broken milk bottle at 2315 18th st SW

Ronald K. Moore 12Th St NE Aultman Hospital Larry B. Myers Knox Et SE 18Th St Sw

Columnists Named for This Week's Paper

Reporters list for the week includes Lincoln, Donna Horner, Timken, Glenn Jean Morris, Central Catholic, Bob Sliman, Lehman, and Mary Alice Mraz.

Lincoln Donna Horner Timken Glenn Jean Morris Central Catholic Bob Sliman Lehman Mary Alice Mraz

Two Pony Events Set At Stark County Fairground

Stark County fairground hosts two pony events next Sunday and Monday. On Sunday June 5 the Stark County Pony Breeder and Exhibitor Association will run the fourth annual All Pony Show open to ponies 49 inches and under with a pulling contest at 10 a.m. and a parade at 1 p.m. On Monday June 6 the Stark and Mahoning County Pony Breeders and Exhibitors Association hold their first annual Ohio Pony and Tack Sale from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. consignor Norman L. Steiner of 1404 37th St NW participates. Sale features registered and grade ponies. terms are check or cash.

Stark County Fairground Stark County Pony Breeder and Exhibitor Association, Inc Stark County Stark and Mahoning County Pony Breeders and Exhibitors Association Ohio Norman L. Steiner 37Th St NW

Princess Margaret Captures Paris Headlines on Return

British Princess Margaret arrived in Paris from a month in Italy and Switzerland and topped the Paris press. She planned to return to London next Wednesday, sought a hairdresser at the British embassy, and faced photographers and newsmen on embassy grounds in a blue silk frock.

Paris Margaret Italy Switzerland London

Addition to School At Harlem Springs Will Cost 42000

Harlem Springs May 28 Special Lee Township Board of Education awards the general contract for a 42000 addition to Harlem Springs Grade School to W H Riley of Carrollton. The project adds two classrooms an auditorium a cafeteria and admin rooms. Electrical contract awarded to Max W Cotton Harlem Springs. Work to start immediately with completion hoped before fall opening. Enrollment this year at Harlem Springs was 180 with over 200 expected next session.

Harlem Springs Lee Township Board of Education W. H. Riley Carrollton Max W. Cotton

Found Dead in Auto Near Ferry Landing

EAST LIVERPOOL May 28 AP An automobile with four Newell Virginia residents was found near the surface of the Ohio River 20 feet from a ferry landing. Police believe they drove onto the Georgetown Pennsylvania ferry and could not stop, drowning likely early Wednesday morn. Victims are James Young 25, Louise Sullivan Young about 18, Elmer Hill 30, Betty Hill about 19. The car surfaced after river rise.

East Liverpool Newell W. Va Ohio River Pennsylvania Georgetown James Young Louise Sullivan Young

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