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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1950

Page

13

Johnson Aide Defends U S Preparedness

Brig. Gen. Louis H. Renfrow, assistant to Secretary of Defense Johnson, asserted the U S armed force strength was higher than any since World War II mobilization and denounced critics as misinformed. He cited increases in hardware spending and rapid Korea operations to defend Johnson s policies.

Kansas City Louis H. Renfrow Johnson U. S Korea Renfrew Washington Defense Department Tauriello New York Truman Paul Griffith Johnson City N. Y Renfrow Missouri American Legion James V. Forrestal Republic of Korea United States Congress Gen. Renfrew Defense Johnson Louis Johnson

Avon Lake Buses Refused for Parochial School Pupils

Avon Lake board of education will use three buses only for public school students despite 120 Roman Catholic children needing transport to the new St. Joseph's parochial school. President Walberg L Brown cites bus shortages and opposition to public funds for private schools while Rev Carl C Werner urges parents to use public bus stops.

En Pnt St. Joseph’s Avon Lake Carl C. Werner

Body of Missing Man Found in Olive Grove

Sidney Charles Long, 67, was found dead in an olive grove near Los Angeles. Detectives say he was missing since May 23, leaving an estate of 60,000 dollars. No hanging occurred due to weak branch strength. the widow Mary Long, 55, recalls plans for a political meeting. Laborers found the body.

Los Angeles Sidney Charles Long Long Mary Long

Needle Pattern for Laura Wheeler Filet Crochet

Advertisement for a crochet pattern The Last Supper in filet crochet pattern number 663 with charts and directions. Send 20 cents to The Canton Repository Needlecraft Dept box 161 Old Chelsea Station New York. include name address and zone.

Laura Wheeler Canton Repository Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Taft urges local self government for democracy

Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati told Ohio area Methodist pastors that local self-government and decentralization are essential to democracy. He criticized central planning and industry wide bargaining, arguing for stronger local participation and governance. Dr. Paul Hutchinson of the Christian Century was set to speak on Korea tonight.

Delaware Charles P. Taft Cincinnati U. S Robert A. Taft Ohio Taft United States Ohio Area Uncle Sam Paul Hutchinson The Christian Century Korea

Hermione Gingold balks at blackout revue concept in New York

Broadway Gazette reports Hermione Gingold failed to persuade a New York producer to stage a blackout scene for her revue. The French Revolution era square would show mobs, Marie Antoinette, and a quip about baking a cake if warned of the crowd.

New York Hermione Gingold Comedienne Marie Antoinette

Ohio Cities Chosen For Marshall Plan Rail Study

A 6 week study by 85 railroad officials and industrialists from 12 Marshall Plan countries will visit Cleveland Lima and Mansfield to study American railroading rail plant operations and related practices. The group from Belgium Denmark France Germany Greece Italy the Netherlands Norway Portugal Sweden Turkey and the United Kingdom begins in Chicago on September 11.

Washington Ohio Cleveland Lima Mansfield Belgium Denmark France Germany Greece Italy Netherlands Norway Portugal Sweden Turkey United Kingdom Economic Cooperation Administration Chicago

Record enrollments forecast for U.S. schools

The Office of Education estimates a total of 32,903,000 students will enroll in schools and colleges this fall. Elementary schools will educate about 23,686,000 pupils, up about 1,000,000 from last year, while colleges total around 2,700,000, down about 50,000. First graders are expected to total 2,800,000, about 200,000 fewer than last year, with another decline anticipated next year before a rebound in 1952-53.

Washington Office of Education

Monroe County Picnic Set for Sunday at Charlestown Hall

The annual Monroe County picnic will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at Charlestown Hall east of Ravenna. Mrs. Arlie Firestone serves as chairwoman. the event is open to all former residents of Monroe County.

Monroe County Charlestown Ravenna Arlie Firestone

Woman Trapped 48 Hours After Auto Crash in Ohio

Doris Kepler, 23, of Nelsonville was pulled from a wrecked car after nearly 48 hours pinned beneath the vehicle. She survived with shock exposure and possible internal injuries. Her companion James Wood, 23, of Columbus, was found dead beside her after the wreck rolled over a 34 foot embankment Saturday night or Sunday. A small boy located the wreck.

Athens Nelsonville Doris Kepler James Wood Columbus

74 year old man survives six days lost in Sierra Nevada

A 74-year-old man, Jacob Perry, became separated from his fishing party in Sequoia National Forest. After six days with no food, he wandered until stumbling into another fishermen’s camp about ten miles away. Doctors in Porterville reported he was in good condition despite exposure.

Aterville Calif Sierra Nevada Mountains Jacob Perry Aspen Sequoia National Forest Perry Porterville Hospital

D.A.V. Meets September 14 in Labor Union Hall

Betsy Ross Tent of the Daughters of Union Veterans will meet Thursday September 14 at 7 30 p m in Labor Union Hall. The date is a change from what was published in Sunday's paper.

D.A.V Betsy Ross Daughters of Union Veterans Labor Union Hall

Birth Announcements in The Day in Canton Sep 2 Mercy

Birth notices list several newborns, naming families in Canton and nearby areas. Entries include Ralph Houseman, Louis Freda, Clyde Watson, Emil Siegmund, Alfonso Ciconte, Carl Moretto, Harrish Darrah, Thomas Barker, Oscar Kemmerling, Chester Keyser, Charles McCoy, Glenn Lucas, John Eicher, Harry Nichols, Thomas Morris, and William Paul Bandi with locations in North Canton, Uniontown, Louisville, and Carrollton. Also notes a correction about Bandy and various local ads follow.

Mercy Ralph Houseman North Canton Louis Freda Cherry Clyde Watson Emil Siegmund 19Th St NW Alfonso Ciconte Dueber Ave Carl Moretto Indiana Ave Louisville Harrish Darrah 7Th St Thomas Barker Garfield Ave Aultman Oscar Kemmerling Sandwith Ave Chester Keyser Edgefield Ave Charles McCoy 23Rd St NW Glenn Lucas Uniontown John Eicher Harry Nichols Carrollton Thomas Morris

Now Is Piano Tuning Time

Piano tuning and repair services advertised by Carl Lester Albert of Lewis Greenho Furniture in North Carolina. Business hours show Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 8:30.

Carl Lester Albert Lewis & Greenho Furniture N. C

Baldwin-Wallace Hosts Four Day Soil Conservation Course

Representatives of Ohio's 81 soil conservation districts began a four day training course on conservation at Baldwin Wallace college in Berea Ohio. The program is sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Association and the Ohio Federation of Soil Conservation districts along with Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co Federal Reserve Bank and Republic Steel Corp.

Berea Ohio Baldwin-Wallace College The Mississippi Valley Association Ohio Federation of Soil Conservation Districts Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co Federal Reserve Bank Republic Steel Corp

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