Plaxico and Shilling Sweep Final Harness Card
Four days of harness racing at the county fair closed with double wins by Bob Plaxico of Canton and Slim Shilling of Columbus. Lamplighter and Geordie battled to photo finishes while Holbert Grattan swept the first division of the 2:26 pace, with supporting wins by Marion Grace and Loyal Lady in other divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Plaxico
Canton
Slim Shilling
Columbus
Plaxico
Shilling
Peter Pan Cleaner
Lamplighter
Albert Tietig
Stu Clark
Song
Ford Greek
Bryan
Barney Peck
Rip D
Geordie
Jess Brinkerhoff
Peck
Holbert Grattan
Col. J. F. Niles
Louisville
Marion Grace
Lewis Gushwa
Shelbyville
Ind
Louvina Hal
Bill Rader
Grafton
Dr. M. E. Moore
Little Adam
O. B. Knnkel
Loyal Lady
Bob Mentzer
Moore
Bob Chaney
Tony Triangle
Dave Z
Popfinger
Laurel Guy
Gushwa
Johnnie Duncan
Rader
Horbert Grattan
Win Grattan
Wilmington Jack
Wilmington
Hayes
Ramona Key
B.m
Tony Key
Schultz
Gordon Chief
B.c
Abbedale
Worliner
International League and Southern Association score roundup
Baltimore tied Jersey City 1 to 1 while Syracuse beat Springfield 8 to 3. Toronto defeated Montreal 4 to 2 and Buffalo outpaced Rochester 8 to 3. Marion routed Springfield 8 to 4 in the Ohio Indiana playoff. Newark and Richmond played in rain. Mobile beat Chattanooga 6 to 2 as Birmingham Memphis Atlanta Little Rock and New Orleans Nashville were listed with rain delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Jersey City
Syracuse
Springfield
Toronto
Montreal
Buffalo
Rochester
Ohio
Southern Association Mobile
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Memphis
Atlanta
Little Rock
New Orleans
Nashville
Local Birth Announcements From Canton Area Aug 7 Night
The Day in Canton lists birth notices from Mercy and Aultman hospitals with numerous couples named from Canton Alliance and surrounding areas. Daughters and sons are recorded for families including Moore Davis Krabill Stickle Hartzell Davenport Shuler Norris Clear Vaughan Turner Toussant Brehm Morris Kaleta Lombardi Jenkins Roberts Joy Arrant Corpe Witmer Patterson Montgomery Lanning and Eberly among others with addresses and hospital specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huey Roberts
Lessie Belle Roberts
7Th St
Harold J. Woodward
Wanda O. Woodward
Arlington
Donald Joy
Lillian Joy
Marion Ave
Jack E. Arrant
Dueber Ave
Wilma M. Arrant
Barrett
Antonio Corpe
6Th St
Mary Corpe
Canton
Charles E. Witmer
Elizabeth A. Witmer
Tuscarawas
W. Noble H. Patterson
Lincolnway
E. Massillon
Margaret L. Patterson
Lincoln Way
W. Massillon
Robert Montgomery
Sycamore Ave
Mattie Montgomery
Steubenville
Howard W. Lanning
Mary F. Lanning
High Ave
Beryl V. Eberly
Marie Eberly
S. Union Ave
Alliance
Saddler Wins as Pep Injures Shoulder in Title Fight
In Yankee Stadium Saddler beat Pep by technical knockout in the eighth round after Pep dislocated his left shoulder in the seventh. The bout drew a record little-men gate of 262150 and paves the way for a fourth featherweight title fight between Saddler and Pep next February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
al Weill
Sandy Saddler
Willie Pep
Saddler
Yankee Stadium
Pep
Weill
Hartford
Conn
Wee Willie
Marcel Cerdan
Morocco
Jake LaMotta
Detroit
Cerdan
Ruby Goldstein
Arthur Susskind
Frank Forbes
United Press
Willie
Vincent Nardiello
New York Boxing Commission
St. Clare’s Hospital
Bearings clinch Industrial Horseshoe title in split with Ford No 2
The Bearings finished 21 9 to top the league after sealing the first half championship by splitting four games with Ford No 2 on Ringer Land Courts. Ed Stuckey scored 382 to lead, with Stan Poludniak 273 for Ford No 2. The Bearings also feature champions Walter Hershey and Elmer Stuckey on their roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tos Bearings
Ford No. 2
Ringer- Land
Bearings
Fords
Ed Stuckey
Stark County
Stan Poludniak
Stuckey
Walter Hershey
Ohio
Elmer Stuckey
Saddler Stops Pep For Featherweight Title
United Press reports Sandy Saddler of New York stopped Willie Pep in Hartford to win the world featherweight championship. Irish Bob Murphy halted Johnny Duke in Hollywood, while Harry La Sane stopped Joe Ficher in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sandy Saddler
Willie Pep
Hartford
Conn
Hollywood
Calif
Bob Murphy
San Diego
Johnny Duke
Los Angeles
Denver
Harry la Sane
Fiouston
Tex
Joe Ficher
Pueblo
Colo
Notice to Contractors for Lateral 4 Monarch Rubber Ditch
Stark County bids due September 18 1950 at Canton Ohio for location and construction of Lateral No 4 in Lake Township. Bid deposits equal three percent of bid accompany written bids on County Engineer forms with bond as required by law. Estimated quantities include open ditch excavation manholes catch basins and various sizes of vitreous and concrete pipes plus an alternate bore. Board of Stark County Commissioners may reject any or all bids. Publication dates September 2 and 9 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Township
Stark
Ohio
Canton
Lin
Board of Stark County Commissioners
Luther K. Zerbe
Canton Repository
Tuscarawas County Leads State With Largest 4-H Membership
EW Philadelphia September 9 Special Tuscarawas County reports 1 632 4-H members and 1 926 projects the largest county enrollment in state history State 4-H Club leader W H Palmer called the result a major achievement and noted Tuscarawas tops Clark County which had 1 600 members and 1 902 projects earlier this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Tuscarawas County
W. H. Palmer
Tuscarawas
Palmer
Clark County
Massillon Court Drops Charges in Traffic Case
Massillon Municipal Court dismissed charges against Howard Summons of Canton after ruling the parking zone he used along Route 30 was residential. Summons had been arrested Aug 10 when his car was rear ended by an out-of-state vehicle one mile east of Massillon on the highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau
Massillon
Howard Summons
Trump Rd
Canton
William K. Yost
Summons
Baseball League Leaders Lists Top Players by League and Team
A compact summary of the major league leaders shows Boston stars prominent with DiMaggio leading in runs batted in at 136 while Kell of Detroit hits 192 and doubles 47. In the National League Musial of St Louis tops batting with .357 and hits 174. Kiner of Pittsburgh leads in runs with 101 and home runs with 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodman
Boston
DiMaggio
Dropo
Kell
Detroit
Zarilla
Evers
Cleveland
Musial
St. Louis
Kiner
Pittsburgh
Ennis
Philadelphia
Ashburn
Policemen to be Guests of Massillon Firemen Dinner
Massillon firemen invite city police to a 6 30 p m dinner at Old Venice Gardens Duncan avenue SW followed by a social at the square. The event comes after the Aug 30 policeman firemen ball at Agathon Park in which the firemen lost 6 to 4. Sheridon Johnson Frank Wagner and Charles Hoopingarner organize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repository Bureau
Massillon
Venice Gardens
Duncan Ave
Order of the Square
Agathon Park
Sheridan Johnson
Frank Wagner
Charles Hoopingarner
Massillon Schoolboy Patrolmen Oath Ceremony
About 200 Massillon schoolboys were to take an oath of office at 10:30 a.m. in the Weslin theater under Judge Robert G. Hoffman. The event includes indoctrination in 15 safety rules for children, parents, and motorists, with Patrolman Clark Bowman overseeing the patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Robert G. Hoffman
Weslin Theater
Clark Bowman
Prowler Attacks Man in Front of Navarre Home
Elbert Mankin, 40, of Navarre Road SW, reports a prowler assaulted him early today while he visited at Erline Weinman’s home on 1317 38th Street NW. He said the intruder tore his shirt during a brief scuffle and fled through backyards toward 39th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Mankin
Navarre Rd
Sheriff's Office
Erline Weinman
38Th St
39Th St
Auto Accessories Taken From Parked Car
Merle Sieber reports chrome hubcaps and wheel rings stolen from his vehicle parked near the Ford Motor Co plant on Georgetown Road NE. Loss valued between 14 and 18 dollars. A sheriff's office report was filed late this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Sieber
Park
Sheriff’s Office
Ford Motor Co
Georgetown Rd
Heart disease caused over six hundred thousand U.S. deaths yearly
The article notes that more than 625,000 U.S. residents die annually from 20 distinct heart disease types, highlighting the broad impact of cardiovascular illness on national mortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Washington Seeks First Victory Over Minnesota in Series
After seven meetings, the University of Washington still seeks its first football win against Minnesota. The long duel features a Huskies squad aiming to break the skid this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Washington
Minnesota
Hartville area residents listed in public notices
Public notices itemizes Hartville area residents with ages and addresses including Paul Overholt Esther Mast Robert Stofer Margaret Seifer Janice Eddy and others. Also includes business ads for bookkeeping notary services Canton Barrel & Bag Chicken Dinner Farm Mottas Bakery and local car and cake advertising from multiple Canton area providers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Overholt
Hartville
Esther J. Mast
Robert W. Stofer
McKinley
Margaret M. Seifer
5Th St
Donald R. Stoll
Francis Ct
Patsy J. Ray
2Nd St
Charles F. Shirley
Sebring
Janice L. Eddy
S. Webb
Alliance
James A. Malloy
6Th St NW
Joan K. Paumier
Navarre Rd
Donald E. Mark
East Canton
Elizabeth M. Mondok
Louisville
Divorces Granted Granted as Listed in Petition
Divorce action granted for Charles W. Jenkins of 205 Dart Street and spouse, with addresses disclosed as listed in the petition. Court records show dissolution of marriage and related terms to be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Jenkins
Dart
Furniture Bargain and Sunday Roast Ad in Greentown
A local ad for Glick Furniture at 1320 W Tuse announces open hours and cash bargains. It also promotes a village inn special of Sunday roast chicken and dressing for $1.50 on the Square at Greentown with dial code 98662 ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greentown
Village Inn
Dial
Two Motorists Hurt as Train Strikes Auto
Police report 11 traffic accidents Friday into Saturday. A switch engine struck a car at the 8th street NE crossing injuring Searle Dantzler and James Webb. 19 month old Steven L. Sheetz was hit by a car while playing near his home. A second crash at 15th and Henry injured Bonnie Prater, Mary George, Gerald George, and Gloria Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8Th St NE
Searle Dantzler
Correll Ave
James Webb
Mercy Hospital
S. L. Tinlin
Park
Eugene Morath
Abbott
Steven L. Sheetz
Patterson Ane
Aultman Hospital
Atwood J. Cool
Patterson Ave
Mr. Cool
15Th St
Henry Ave
Bonnie Prater
Stark Ave
Ray Prater
Mary George
Fields
Gerald George
Gloria Bradley
Canton to Take Part in National Employ the Handicapped Week
Canton Chamber of Commerce joins sixth annual effort with a 15 member industrial leaders committee led by Frank G. Hoover to study integrating handicapped workers into operations. Paul Vandervort names Hoover chairman. Richard Grossman and Edward J. Scheetz named to publicity and speakers bureau roles. John E. Fick leads the drive for Timken Roller Bearing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Chamber of Commerce
Canton
Frank G. Hoover
The
Hoover Co
Paul F. Vandervort
Chamber
Richard Grossman
Y.M.C
Edward J. Scheetz
Ohio State Employment Service
John E. Fick
Timken Roller Bearing Co
Four face vice charges in early morning raid
Ella Crawford 51 was arrested by the police vice squad at 404 5th St SE and charged with operating a dis orderly house. Mickey Newman 22 Sandra Woods 23 and Betty Crawford 22 were charged with residing during the raid at five o clock this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5Th St SE
Ella Crawford
Mickey Newman
Sandra Woods
Betty Crawford
Seven Up Spot Loses Beer and Wine Permits
The State Liquor Department refused to renew beer and wine carryout and on the premises permits for the Seven Up confectionery at 1472 Allen Ave SE. George Maxin operated the business and was found not to be running a hotel or restaurant or serving food, violating Ohio General Code. The department also noted living quarters directly connected to the premises, breaching liquor regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Liquor Department
Seven Up
Allen Ave
George Maxin
Maxin
Canton Time Deposits Fall Across Five Banks
Time deposits in Canton's five banks declined to 41.246 million by August 30, down from prior levels. The Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank reported an average weekly drop of 65 thousand over five weeks, with July and August last year showing averages of 105 thousand and 56 thousand respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank
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Br.g
Gay Day
Newhart
Activn Direct
True Castle
Bonnycastle
McKee
Lincoln
Tion
San Antonio
Beaumont
Mercy
Clarence Moore
Warner Rd
Donald E. Davis
20Th St NW
Robert Krabill
Ridgerd NW
Kenneth Stickle
Royal Are NE
Willard Hartzell
Marguerite Flory
23Rd St NW
Aultman
Charles Davenport
Cherry
Henry Salmon
Frederick
Fred Shuler
Melchair
Calvin Norris Jr
Pete Clear
Cook
James Vaughan
Bonnet
Joseph Turner
Marjorie Toussant
Bellevue
Son
Suburban General Hospital
G. W. Brehm
Helen Riehl
Columbus, Son
Doctor’s Hospital, Columbus
Merle Morris
Marilyn Green
RD 3
Alliance, Son
Alliance City Hospital
Clarence Kaleta
13Th St
Nww
Paul Lombardi
Prospect
Mouth Ave
Anna Mae Jenkins
E. Columbia St
Franklin C. Mankin
Marion Mankin
Charles Toma Jr
Evelyn L. Tora
Clark
Sandy
W . Dentkins
Dick Frazier
Buick
Stark News
Esther Blue Room
Loehr Lumber Hamm’s
Lemmo Auto
Sam Hodnick
G-N Dairy
Bob Seccombe Village Inn
Canton Pure Milk
Loehr
Hub-Victor
Wilco T. V
Canton Recreation Ke
Campian Dairy
Bartlett
Ao Liv . Wires
Cal
Ralph Bowers
Recreation Women
Ohn Hunt
Corner Tar
Joe Milano
Mapleton
Buck’s Cleaners
Bill Watkins
Sam May
Form
Clev
Gilmore Flowers
Herb Howenstine
Peter Pan Clars
al Garofalo
A. G. Staffords
Sam-Flush
Mexicano RoomsNews
Kanam Furs Lemme
Braumeister Beer
Bretean
Pope’s Burger Beer
Erin Brew
Bond Trailers
Stahlhebers
Shellhouse Aooth
Canton Natl. Bank Powers Souvenir
B-F
Nusbaums Jane Hall
S. L. Wilson
Stahlhebers Nenhtiebinns
Hathaway’s
Peter Pan
Canton Storage Frazier
Heineman Saws Stafford
Sber
Kroh Sohio Serv
Popes
Morgan Motors Mergus
Superior
Hamm's
Bond
Mexicano
Lion Tailors
Nail Bank
Bucks
Recreation
Kro
Powers
Union Metal Pure Milk
Heineman
Rinaldi Cafe
City Health Dept
Old Dutch
Link
Dueber Social
Bonnet Co
Sachsenheim Club Lathers
Stroh’s
Banjoes Al’s
Leisy’s
Foundry
Creak Agency
Franz Mie. Co
Sachsenheim
Jackson-Bayley Standards
Canton Cigars
Tom Cowley
Cost Dept
DeVol’s Manos
Sterling Bakery
Sachsenh’m
Sachsenh
Atl Others
DeVol's
Sss Old Dutch
Cootie Club
Al’s Food
City Health
Soo
Franz Mfg
Cseak
Igars
Rinaldi
Maloney
Sterling
Rinald
Freco Chemical
General
Golden Lodge
Park Grill
Sealtest
Sigler Homes
Ann Simone
Kastner Kushions
Orphans
Lodge
Fort Pitt
Starks
Kobacker’s
Thomas
Sigler
Airport
Unknowns
St. Peters
Rohrbaugh
Ith St Grill
Niagara
Eerio
St Grill
Coca-Cola
Fort Pitt Orphans
Lemon
Trout
Jethroe
Spahn
Maglie
Massillon Schoolboy
Prowler
Public Accountant
Frederick SW
A. Howard
Kelp Farm
Cashner Motors
12Th St
Ne-Ad
Mottas Bakery
M. Mullally
Tot
Bliss Manufacturing CO
J. W. Abel
United Steelworkers OF America
N.L.R.E
United Steel Workers of America
C.I.O
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