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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1950
Page
9
Taft and Ebright addressed large crowds in Alliance as the city marked its centennial with a pageant at Mt. Union Stadium and a 7 p.m. military parade. Veterans groups held morning services, wreath laying occurred, and a rain-delayed pageant encore followed.
Three women were arrested Friday afternoon on morals charges as the vice squad extended its cleanup. Audrey Johnson, 46, was charged with operating a disorderly house at 245 4th St SE. Patricia Wright, 30, resided there, and Penny Crafts, 27, was charged with soliciting there. Peggy Williams, 30, Ruth Menard, 42, Lois Chandler, 30, and Robbie Smith, 24, were fined 25 dollars and costs on residing charges. Linda Macks, 31, Margaret Allen, 29, Doris Watkins, 30, Constance Smith, 28 were fined the same on soliciting charges. Sue Cooper, 34, of 428 Walnut Ave SE, was fined 50 dollars and costs on operating a disorderly house.
Sheriff Harry W. Grossglaus said six patrol cars will patrol Stark County both Sunday and Monday to deter accidents during a holiday weekend. Deputies will donate time and may work doubles as traffic officials note a high early accident toll with seven injuries and 24 reported crashes, including a driverless car collision at 10th street NW and Fulton Road.
Common Pleas petitions list Kraft Foods Co. of Chicago versus Kenneth Downing of RD 1 New Philadelphia and others seeking redress for a $1,050 property damage from a traffic mishap near North Industry on Route 8 dated August 22, 1949. Marriage licenses are filed for Harold Norbert Boeshart and Helen Louise Kessler both of North Canton Pearl Lones Jr. and Bertha Soller of East Canton. Also listed are Mike Nanosky of Youngstown and Frances Mehley of 2106 Utah at NW.
Addresses provided on the petition identify James Russell Goulden of 201 Brown NW and Naomi E. Goulden of 827 9th St NW. The document lists both individuals clearly for the filing or service purposes.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Sell of RD 2 North Canton welcome a daughter. Rev and Mrs. George Butrin of 1616 Spangler rd NE announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Lorin Correll of 1418 23rd st NW announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Bernard Hoskin report a son. Mr and Mrs Robert Leeders of 2521 14th st SE announce a son. Mr and Mrs Robert Storer of 710 6th st SW announce a son. Mr and Mrs William Gates of 221 Park Ave NW announce a son.
James Charleston of 930 3rd NwW is undergoing pneumonia treatment at Aultman Hospital.
Topps offers daily meals from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday from noon to 1 a.m. Location at 54th and Wiserd NW with contact numbers 32340 or 9734l-ad for reservations.
Mixed classifieds list offers from Canton Barrel and Bag for new and used kegs and barrelling supplies to New subscribers after expires Oct 31. M Mullally advertises Barrels for Cider and Wine Making. Other ads include Mazda Oil at $2.35 a gallon, dill pickles, peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, and Furniture Bargains for Cash at Glick Furniture on 1320 W. Tusc. Open every night.
All day Sunday dining offered at Kolp Farm Rt. 62-S by Mrs. A. Howard. Home cooked foods and pies available, with farm setting and Sunday meal special.
A local bakery, Mottas Bakery at 831 Cherry NE ad promotes wedding and birthday cakes and invites customers to call 45452 for orders.
NEW HARRISBURG Sept 2 Special The Baxter Ridge Methodist Church will mark its annual homecoming Sunday Pastor Rev Victor Edgar announces Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. church service at 11 a.m. followed by a basket dinner at noon and a musical program at 2 p.m.
A historical note claims the equator is not a perfect circle and identifies a protrusion in North Africa affecting global geography. The statement reflects early cartographic ideas about Earth's shape and longitude lines.
On the seventh day of Alliance Centennial events two leaders spoke to crowds. State treasurer and governor candidate Donald Ebright addressed about 3,500 at Mt. Union Stadium during the pageant of the city’s history. Senator Taft urged a strong military presence at the public square while crowds gathered to glimpse him. A huge balloon parade featured Felix the cat and numerous storybook characters across downtown streets.
Alliance marks the centennial closing with V-J day ceremonies led by the veterans council. Visiting dignitaries include Senator Robert Taft and State Treasurer Donald Ebright, a gubernatorial candidate, as Kiddies and Youth Day unfolds amid war veteran honors.
Massillon teachers in the public school system will gather Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Washington High School auditorium to hear speakers on education legislation and foreign language study. L. J. Smith announces the event with W. B. Bliss Fr. Gregory Berzince and Rev. George Parkinson listed as presenters. Teachers plan to meet in their respective schools Tuesday afternoon to prepare for Wednesday classes.
The AFL International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths Drop Forgers and Helpers plans a meeting at Eagles Hall Sunday at 1 p.m. to discuss a bargaining agreement for Diebold Inc. once certified by the NLRB. The union won the Aug. 21 NLRB election at Diebold plants on Mulberry Road SE and Clarendon. International representative E. J. Delaney of Cleveland says a branch office for District No. 5 may be established here.
Noted pirate Mary Read, famed for defeating foes with sword and pistol, faced hanging but died in prison before execution, leaving a legacy of daring exploits on the Spanish Main.
Belden to Canton area sees large pack roaming at dawn causing livestock losses. At Anthony Diano ranch a Highland calf died after attack. Russell Kiko’s farm reports a $500 Holstein cow maimed. Warden Nicholas DiSimone vows vigorous prosecution and seeks harboring culprits.
Pfc Glen I Beatty is listed killed in action as the third Canton area casualty. He was son of Mr and Mrs James W Beatty of Magnolia, had five brothers and one sister, left Magnolia High School and enlisted January 1949. After basic at Ft Knox he went to Japan in July 1949 and was killed August 17 while serving with the corps of engineers in Korea.
Alliance announces a new $30,000 aerial fire truck after city solicitor says bonding company approved the ordinance. A prior vote shortfall for $10,000 bonds is overridden by a Cincinnati firm ruling. A purchase ordinance is prepared for council, with $20,000 Held Memorial fund covering excess costs.
Dr Daniel T Fieman lieutenant commander in the naval reserve will report to El Toro Marine Air Base California for duty about September 17. He was scheduled to leave yesterday with Battery B 7th 105 mm Howitzer Battalion for Camp Pendleton before a last minute change of orders. During World War II he spent four years as a naval air flight surgeon.
Some Eskimos construct winter quarters from wood or stone rather than ice. These durable buildings withstand severe cold better and offer lasting shelter beyond temporary ice shelters.
A temporary order restrains the Village of Louisville from finishing a storm water sewer project that could damage Louis Berkman Co. property south of Canton Louisville Road. Judge George N. Graham signed the order after Berkman Co. petitioned that the project would overload an open drainage ditch and flood the plaintiff’s land. A $5,000 bond was required.
The 332nd Infantry Association holds a convention at the Onesta Hotel with registration 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A banquet at 6:30 features films of the regiment from the last war. The Singing Regiment veterans plan memorials at 10 a.m. and a business meeting at 11, with about 90 already registered and attendance expected to reach around 400 from Canton and nearby areas.
Mrs. George Brown reports a piggy bank containing 10 to 12 dollars stolen from her Wiserd home. The thief pried a screen and entered through an unlocked window at noon Friday.
Seven motorists were arrested by police, deputies, and Hills and Dales Marshal Eugene Agnes. Police issued six signal light and stop sign summonses. Arrests include Raymond C. Kogan for intoxication after a 800-block 2nd St NE accident, William B. Browning for temporary permit violation, Marvin E. Wright and Richard G. McGraw for reckless driving on Market Ave NE, Roger W. Frank for reckless driving, Leroy Roberts for erratic driving, Glenn E. Taylor for reckless driving, Gene C. Moon for no permit and insufficient lights. Hills and Dales: Robert D. Clay speeding 70 mph on Hills and Dales Rd. Deputies: Robert Devereaux crossing yellow line on Route 62. North Canton: Richard W. Allen ignoring a stop sign at Lakeside Ave and Route 687. Signal light and stop sign names listed.
Mr and Mrs Ed A Schauer of 3222 6th St SW returned today from a four day National Dietary Foods Association convention in Detroit He is a past president of the association.
Australia imports nearly half of its annual lumber consumption totaling 924 million board feet, reflecting reliance on foreign supplies to meet national needs.
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