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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1950

Page

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Woman Killed In Minerva Area Car Crash

A head on collision on Route 80 near Minerva killed a 31 year old Bayard woman, Mrs Anna Whiteleather, who died at Aultman Hospital. Five others were injured including her son Dwight Whiteleather, 55, and four youths from Bayard and SW Alliance area. Police say the Whiteleathers car pulled out to pass a vehicle and the other driver swerved to avoid it.

Minerva Anna Whitefeather Bayard Dwight Whiteleather Mr. Whiteleather Mercy Hospital Salvatore Facchini Starkave Vincent Cinquemani Halliwell Jack Interleggi Hammond Ave Guy Simonelli Stark Ave Waynesburg Simonelli Aultman Hospital Facchini Alliance

Yanks Drive Back Reds Near Yongsan

In a northern and southern push, Communist forces attacked near Taegu and Yongsan as U S Marines and the 2nd Division counterattacked. The front stretched along 120 miles with heavy rain and lightning, while air power supported ground troops and rail supply persisted to the front.

Kunci Taegu East Naktong Pusan Haman Naktong River Yongsan Pusan-Taegu Hyonpung Pohang Kigye

Florida Keys Hurricane Gains in Speed and Reach

A small hurricane swept the Florida Keys and moved up Florida's gulf coast, increasing to 85 mph winds as gales spread 150 miles eastward. It crossed Cuba, passed Key West with little damage, and prompted gulf coast warnings up to Tarpon Springs.

Florida Keys Miami Fla Gulf Coast Florida Weather Bureau Fort Myers Thomas A. Edison Tarpon Springs Tampa Cuba Key West Gulfshore Florida Straits Alabama

Holiday Death Toll 165 For Nation 12 in Ohio

The Labor Day weekend accident toll rose to 165 with 129 deaths from auto mishaps and 13 drownings as millions enjoyed the last summer holiday. Ohio reported 12 fatalities, nine of them in traffic, while the national forecast projected 435 auto deaths from Friday evening to Monday night.

Associated Press National Safety Council Ohio

Canton Chapter O. E. S. chili supper at Ma sonic Temple

Farmers Market schedule notes weekly Tuesday and Friday mornings. A chili supper hosted by Canton Chapter O. E. S. will be served at 6 00 p m on September 12 at the Ma sonic Temple. Tickets cost fifty cents. Reservations due by September 9. Dial 26692 or 23968 for reservations.

Canton Masonic Temple

Doctor Quilligan Moves Office to New Address

Dr N E Quilligan announces his office is relocated to 704 Mc Kinley NW and lists the phone number 46978 ad for contact.

N. E. Quilligan McKinley NW

Congress critic charges Johnson plotted to force Forrestal to resign

Rep Turiello of New York accuses Secretary Johnson of spreading gossip and pressuring Forrestal to resign, citing a letter to a cabinet officer. Forrestal, ill and driven by nervous strain, resigned last year and later died by suicide. Johnson offers no comment as Bradley friction noted.

Charges Johnson Turiello New York Johnson James Forrestal Defense Buffalo Cab Inet Forrestal

Amusements and Editorial Highlights in 8a GoGay Page

The 8a GoGay section features editorial pieces by George Sokolsky and a mix of amusements comics and social notes. Radio and television items appear alongside sports weather and social news briefs.

George Sokolsky Radio and Televis

Innerspring Mattress Sale at Home Furniture

Advertises a $29.50 multi coil innerspring mattress with a guaranteed unit and a $18.75 item. Mentions store address 229 Market S-ad and Jansons Creamery Stores open daily until 11 p.m. Includes ad notes for radios Eclipse Elee and a 59405-ad location.

Jansons Creamery

Thousands Attend Final Gymanfa Ganu Session in Canton

About 3,000 singers of Welsh descent concluded the 19th annual national Gymanfa Ganu in Canton after two days of hymns sung in English and Welsh. More than 1,000 worshippers attended morning services at First Congregational Church, with Rev. R. Glynne Lloyd presiding. Soloists included David Kenfig Harris and Sandra Harris, as organizers Judge David D. Jenkins and Ben L. Jenkins led afternoon and evening programs. A farewell songfest capped the event at the St. Francis Hotel ballroom. Attendees came from 21 states, Canada and Wales.

First Christian Church Canton First Congregational Church R. Glynne Lloyd Utica N. Y David Kenfig Harris Sandra Harris David D. Jenkins Youngstown Ben L. Jenkins Wilkes- Barre

Large Canning Peaches Auction Listing

A short notice lists J. H. Hale of Gary and Salberta with Mayes Orchards offering large canning peaches. The catalog code 37946 ad appears in the advertisement.

Be Smart Be Safe Pay by Check Ad

Be Smart Be Safe Pay by Check promotion for Harter Bank and Trust in Philadelphia runs at 135 Cherry Street. Restaurant advertises open today from 6 to 9 p.m. features payment option guidance and local banking tie in.

Harter Bank & Trust Philadelphia Cherry S

Pfc Milton Hull Jr Wounded in Korea

Mr and Mrs Milton E Hull of 829 Market area were notified by the Defense Department that their son Pfc Milton E Hull Jr 19 was wounded in action in Korea on Aug 22 He had been in the battle area about a week His parents said He enlisted Sept 16 1948 and trained at Camp Breckenridge Ky He was sent to Japan with the 25th Division on occupation duty Jan 5 1949 and remained there until about a week before his wounding Open Labor Day 9 am to 5 pm Netter's Super Market 3530 W Tuscaloosa Buy milk at Globe Dairy Stores in 4 qt bottles price 56c homogenized 52c regular

Milton E. Hull Market Area Defense Department Pfc Milton E. Hull Jr Korea Hull Camp Breckenridge Japan

Fair and Labor Day events wrap up summer season

Stark County Fair expected to draw over 35000 visitors as the five day fair opens with exhibits and harness racing. The Labor Day rally at Meyers Lake Park, promoted by AFL CIO and railroad Brotherhoods, features Hubert Humphrey and John McSweeney with Ferguson and a Thayer Military Band concert and fireworks at 9 pm. Sheriff’s deputies work extra shifts to ensure safe travel amid heavy holiday traffic.

Eer Stark County Meyers Lake Park the Lake U. S Hubert Humphrey Minnesota Poodles Hanneford Meyers Lake A.F.L C.I.O Railroad Brotherhoods John McSweeney Humphrey Joseph T. Ferguson Senate Ohio Thayer Military Band Harry W. Grossglaus

Plot to kill U.S. envoy Heath amid Vietminh threats

Indo China Sept. 3 AP A Vietminh led plot to assassinate Donald R. Heath United States minister to Indo China was unveiled by a U S legation spokesman France warned Heath his name was on an assassination list Marines were assigned to guard him The Vietminh radio branded him a master spy amid renewed anti American propaganda in Saigon Police said agents arrested several terrorists connected to the plan The anniversary period of the Vietminh rising in 1945 looms as a danger signal

Aigon Indo-China Donald R. Heath United States Legation Heath Ho Chi-minh Vietminh Radio Saigon Steel Voyager Bulgaria Nguyen Van-tam U.S

U S Expects Crisis In Indo China Soon

Washington reports indicate the United States is hastening arms aid to Indo China as a new crisis is anticipated within weeks. Forecasts from American and French sources say Ho Chi Minh’s forces near Moscow-trained, plan a long offensive against French and allied Vietnamese units by October 1 or shortly after, weather conditions already hindering actions.

Washington United States Indo-China Mos Ho Chi-miinh Vietnam

Ford Prepares Pay Statement

Ford Motor Co. called a sudden press conference noting an important announcement. Labor observers speculate the move concerns wages as Ford, unlike other Big Three firms, has not granted a raise this year. The UAW seeks to reopen a contract running to January with a $100 monthly pension and no general wage hike.

Detroit Ford Motor Co Ford C.I.0 United Auto Workers General Motors Chrysler Corp U.A.W Packard Hudson Motor Car Co

Senator Humphrey Visits Meyers Lake Labor Day Gathering

Co I O invites the public to a Labor Day event at Meyers Lake with Senator Hubert H. Humphrey as the guest. Citizens are urged to attend and participate in the community celebration.

Co. I. O Humphrey Meyers Lake Labor Day

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Yongdok Kremlin G.I Tokyo Douglas MacArthur Kyongju Taegu-Pusan Tabu-Taegu Red Machine Tabu First Waegwan U. S. 8Th Army Pohang-Yongchon Naktong R Kigyes ULSAN Miles Dryden Congressman Tauriello Gen Omar Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff State Department National Security Resources Board Joseph T. McNarney McNarney National Exchange Club GoGay W Eclipse Elee Gymanfa Ganu Korea War Netter W. Tusc Globe Dairy U. S. Marines
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