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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1949

Page

2

Credit Extends Senate Support for Credit Controls

Chairman Maybank of South Carolina praised the move as a good idea while his banking committee will decide on extending control powers urged by President Truman and the Reserve Board. Representative Patman suggested a 24 month time limit. Thomas B. McCabe cautioned on current credit trends, noting installment credit near 8 billion dollars against a national income of over 230 billion.

Maybank South Carolina Senate Banking Committee Truman Reserve Board Patman Texas Thomas B. McCabe

Time Areas Shun The Last Time Across Regions

Time regions including the South Middle West and Far West avoid noting or repeating the last time marker, reflecting a shift in how dates and periods are referenced in regional discourse. No explicit events or individuals are named in this fragment, but the sentiment points to a broader calendars shift.

South Middle West Far West

Daylight Time Triggers Train Schedule Adjustments by Pennsylvania Rail

The Pennsylvania Railroad announced today a daylight saving time shift effective Sunday at 2:01 a.m. Discontinued are two coaches and a parlor car attached to the Fort Pitt and a Detroit train via Mansfield, with no Detroit service after the Detroit Express departs at 12:44 a.m. The through coach to Chicago via the 10:42 p.m. departure is also cut. Eastbound and westbound timetables at Canton station shift to Eastern Standard time with multiple schedule changes across New York and Pittsburgh routes.

Pennsylvania Railroad Sunda Fort Pitt Detroit Mansfield H. R. Hoovler Chicago New York Washington Canton Station Canton Pittsburgh

Driver fined for passing halted school bus in Jackson

Ralph I. Lewis, 42, of 112 24th st SW, fined $25 and costs after conviction on passing a halted school bus tied to March 22 accident that injured Carol Williams, 8, as she left a Jackson Township school bus. Other defendants include John H. Johnson, 35, of Middle Branch, $50 and costs for leaving scene. forest G. Shearer, 22, of 2336 19th st SE, John Drozda, 26, of 1449 Hattel SE, and Rosemond.

Ralph I. Lewis 24Th St Carol Williams Jackson Township John H. Johnson Middlebranch Forest G. Shearer 19Th St SE John Drozda Hattel SE Rosemond

Canton Weather Forecast and Readings Balcony

Partly cloudy and mild this afternoon. Tonight and Sunday cooler with a low near 42. Fair and colder Sunday night and Monday. Readings show barometer 28.55 at station, wind 15 mph from west, humidity 72 percent. Temperatures across cities vary with highs from 63 to 77 and many places clear or partly cloudy. Almanac data includes sun and moon times for Canton.

Canton Weather Bureau Akron-Canton Moon Ohio Weatherly International News Service U. S. Weather Bureau A. S. Klemetsmo Mercury Associated Press Akron Cldy Bogton Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Cldy Dayton Clear Defiver Detroit Clear Duluth Los Angeles Miami New York Pittsburgh Toledo

Carpenters Union Reelects Leaders at Springfield Convention

Arnold Bill of 837 Maryland Ave SW was re elected to the AFL Ohio Council of Carpenters executive board at the three day Springfield convention. Harry Schwartzer of North Royalton was renamed president.

Arnold Bill Maryland Ave A.F.L. Ohio Council of Carpenters Springfield Harry Schwartzer North Royalton

McKinley Hi Y Club Plans Dance at YMCA Tonight

The McKinley Freshman-Sophomore Hi Y club schedules an informal dance and swim party from 8 to 11 this evening at the YMCA. Arnold Van Wyl serves as general chairman.

McKinley Y.M.C Arnold van Wyl

Rata and Challis families mourn losses in Canton area deaths

Vasile C. Rata of 2201 7th st NE died Friday at Molly Stark Sanatorium after a long illness. He was 61, a native of Romania, and had lived in Canton 33 years. Surviving relatives include widow Estine and children Nick Hoaja and Charles Rata, among others. Services in Canton and Romanian church set for Monday, burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Also noted are survivors of M. A. Challis with services Monday at Rutledge-Jackson funeral home and burial in Eastlawn Cemetery.

Vasile C. Rata 7Th St NE Molly Stark Romania Canton The Bonnet Co Rata Estine Rata Nick Hoaja John Gabor Charles Rata John Shamordola Los Angeles Europe Jacobs- Walther Traian Demian Forest Hill Cemetery

Death notice for four day old Elsie Ann Deitrick

Services for Elsie Ann Deitrick four day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Deitrick of 2811 25th st NE Canton were held at 10 am today at Massillon City Cemetery Rev Joseph Mackenzie officiated Surviving are her parents a sister Charlyn grandparents Mr and Mrs C E Deitrick Canton and Mrs Mabel Martin Cleveland

Elsie Ann Deitrick Clarence Deitrick 25Th St Canton Massillon City Hospital Massillon City Cemetery Joseph Mackenzie Deitrick Charlyn C. E. Deitrick Mabel Martin Cleveland

Massillon Man Charles Budican 64 Dies After Illness

Charles Budican 64 resident of 1220 Cleveland Ave SW Massillon died just before midnight Friday at Massillon City Hospital after a lingering illness. Born in Romania he moved to Massillon 44 years ago and worked at Republic Steel Corp. No immediate survivors. Services Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the residence with Rev. Thain Demian officiating. Burial Massillon City Cemetery. Body from Arnold-Lynch funeral home with calling hours Monday.

Massillon Charles Budican Charlie Cuza Cleveland Ave Massillon City Hospital Romania Budican Republic Steel Corp

Massillon services for Roscoe G. Conklin

Roscoe G. Conklin 76 of 1235 Providence Road NE Massillon died Thursday at Massillon City Hospital. Services Sunday at 2 30 p.m. at Tuscarora Presbyterian Church Mt. Morris New York with burial in Mt. Morris Cemetery. He moved to Massillon from Mt. Morris in 1948 was a retired Mt. Morris school superintendent and member of Tuscarora Presbyterian Church Masonic Lodge and Kisherqua Grange. Survived by sister Mrs Harriet Holston who lived with him in Massillon.

Massillon Roscoe G. Conklin Providence Rd Massillon City Hospital Tuscarora Presbyterian Church Mt. Morris N. Y Conklin Masonic Order Kisherqua Grange Harriet Holston

Alliance man Wesley Hill 88 dies after fall

Wesley R. Hill 88 of 636 S. Freedom died at 2 10 a m Friday at Alliance City Hospital after a fall at home March 9. Services set for Sunday 2 p m at Cassaday and Turkle funeral home with Rev John Stephens officiating. Burial in Fairmount Memorial Park. Born in Pittsburgh he came to Alliance seven years ago from Turlock California formerly employed 54 years by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Surviving: a son Atwood Hill Los Angeles and two grandchildren.

Alliance Wesley R. Hill S. Freedom Alliance City Hospital S.T Cassaday and Turkle John Stephens Fairmount Memorial Park Hill Pittsburgh Turlock Calif The Pennsylvania Railroad Co Atwood Hill Los Angeles

John Pope Mohney Dies in Waynesburg at 86

John Pope Mohney aged 86 died Friday afternoon at his daughter Mrs Ralph Sterling’s home on E Lisbon Street after a five week illness. A retired barber, he was born in Keystone Pennsylvania and was a member of Ridgeway Methodist Church. He is survived by four daughters Mrs Sterling Mrs Olson of Canton Mrs Moore of New York City and Mrs Gray of Ridgeway and three sons Don Mohney of Meadville R D Mohney of Tampa and M C Mohney of Largo seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral arrangements are pending with McCreery Kreighbaum Funeral Home. Burial will be in Thayer Memorial Cemetery after services in Ridgeway.

Mrs Challis Rites Remembrance Obituary Notice

Mrs M A Challis 72 of 207 S Market st died Friday at 3 40 p m in Aultman Hospital Canton. Born in Island Creek Jefferson County she lived here 29 years and was a member of the Presbyterian Church Easterly Star and an honorary member.

Minerva Nannie May Challis S. Market St Aultman Hospital Canton Island Creek Jefferson County Challis

Harlem Springs Mourns Mrs Jessie E George 76

Mrs Jessie E George of Harlem Springs died Friday at 5 30 am after a five year illness. She lived in Carroll county most of her life and was a member of Harlem Springs Methodist Church. Survived by son Raymond Boop of Cleveland daughters Iola George and Mrs Clifford Hinton, sister Mrs Jennie Ray, brothers Thomas Howard Drake Delos Drake Clermont Drake, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Body to Robbins funeral home Bergholz then to residence for private Monday service by Rev Walter Stanley. Burial in Harlem Springs Cemetery. Visiting Sunday 2 4 and 7 9 pm.

Harlem Springs Jessie E. George George Carroll County Raymond Boop Cleveland Iola George Clifford Hinton East Rochester Jennie Ray Carrollton Thomas Howard Drake Delos Drake Clermont Drake Canton Robbins Bergholz Walter Stanley

Funeral services for Laura Ginther in Dover

Miss Laura Ginther died at 64 after several weeks illness. Rev. Reinhard Krause to conduct 3:30 p.m. service at Early funeral home Dover with burial at Maple Grove Cemetery. Survived by mother Dorothy Ginther sisters Ross Lebold Emma Ginther and nephew Adrian Lebold.

Dover Laura Ginther Reinhard Krause Maple Grove Cemetery Ginther Dover Union Hospital Dorothy Ginther Ross Lebold Springfield Emma Ginther Adrian Lebold

Mrs. Ameis Dies at Hennis Rest Home Dover

Elizabeth Ameis widow of Jacob Ameis died at noon Friday at the Hennis Rest Home in Dover following a lin. Surviving is daughter Miss Mary Lucille Ameis of 218 West 8th Street. Body at Steffe Funeral Home.

Dover Elizabeth Ameis Hennis Ameis Jacob Ameis Mary Lucille Ameis W. 8Th St

Mrs Rosanna Olinger Dies at 83 in Dover Home

Mrs Rosanna Olinger 83 widow of Charles Olinger died Friday at 10 am at the home of her son Harvey Olinger RD 2 Dover after 18 months illness. She was a Sugarcreek Brethren Church member. Survived by son Harvey, Moses Olinger of Navarre, daughter Mrs Arthur Peterman of Dover, sister Mrs Ella Mishler of Hudson and six grandchildren.

Dover Rosanna Olinger Harvey Olinger RD 2 Olinger Charles Olinger Sugarcreek Brethren Church Moses Olinger Navarre Arthur Peterman Ella Mishler Hudson Steffe

Roy F Patterson dies after long illness in Uhrichsville

Roy F Patterson 61 died Thursday night at his home 112 Deersville following a 17 year illness. Services set for Monday at 1 p.m. at R K Lindsey funeral home Dennison with Rev T J Maxwell officiating. Burial in Union Cemetery. He was a life resident, retired Ohio Power Co electrician, and member of First Methodist Church Uhrichsville. Surviving sister Mrs

Uhrichsville Roy F. Patterson Deersville R. K. Lindsey Dennison T. J. Maxwell Union Cemetery Patterson Ohio Power Co First Methodist Church

Beulah Gatchell and Brother Jesse Patterson of Uhrichsville

Beulah Gatchell and her half brother Jesse Patterson of Uhrichsville are mentioned in a local home related context. The brief item notes family ties and location with no further events or details.

Beulah Gatchell Jesse Patterson Uhrichsville

Mrs Edward Jeffries rites set for Monday

Mrs Edward Jeffries 82 died Friday at her Millersburg home after a long illness. She was widow of Edward Jeffries and a member of Millersburg Methodist Church Emerald Temple and Py thian Sisters. Survived by son Ray Jeffries two sisters a grandchild and three great. Services Monday 2 p.m. Elliott funeral home with Rev Thomas L Cromwell officiating burial Loudonville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Millersburg Jennie Jeffries Mad Anthony St Elliott Funeral Home Thomas L. Cromwell Loudonville Cemetery

Funeral services for Carl William Treasure West Lafayette

Carl William Treasure 45 died Thursday at his home RD 1 West Lafayette. Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Isleta Church of Christ with Lawrence Stein officiating. Burial in West Lafayette Cemetery. Born in Coshocton County, he was Isleta Church of Christ member and former president of Oxford Township school board. Surviving wife Bessie, daughter Mrs Walter Miller of Port Washington, son Robert Treasure, and sisters Mrs Thurston Alloway Mrs Harold Mobley of West Lafayette and Mrs Russell Duss of Isleta.

West Lafayette Carl William Treasure RD 1 Isleta Robert Treasure Thurston Alloway Harold Mobley Russell Duss

Services Planned for John Couts 49 in Port Washington

John Couts 49 died at his Port Washington home after a four week illness. Services were set for today at 2 p.m. at J. W. Jones funeral home with Rev. Bruce Chidester officiating. Burial will be in Port Washington Cemetery. Born in Van Wert he lived here ten years worked for Belden Brick Co and belonged to the Christian Church at Van Wert. Survivors include brother Ellwood Couts sister Mrs Helen Corbett and grandmother Mrs Anna Murphy.

Port Washington John Couts J. W. Jones Bruce Chidester Port Washington Cemetery van Wert Ellwood Couts Helen Corbett Anna Murphy

George Mansfield 59 Dies in Cuyahoga Falls

George H Mansfield former Canton resident died of a heart attack Friday morning at his home 543 Broad Ave in Cuyahoga Falls He was 59 and president of Mansfield Zesiger Mfg Co He moved to Falls 30 years ago Survived by widow Emma two sons George Jr and John a daughter Denton Zesiger two sisters and two brothers Services set for Monday at 10 am at the residence Friends may call Sunday afternoon and evening

George H. Mansfield Canton Broad Ave Cuyahoga Falls Mansfield Mansfield-Zesiger Mfg. Co Best Street & Light Co Thayer Grand Army Emma Mansfield George Mansfield Jr John Mansfield Denton Zesiger Theodore Hahn Charles Frater Cleveland Ralph J. Mansfield Homer W. Mansfield Mountain Home Tenn

Group life insurance coverage among US workers in 1947

Nearly 30 percent of the total United States work force was protected by group life insurance at the close of 1947.

United States

Television Schedule Highlights Saturday on WNBK

The listing shows a full day lineup from 3:30 PM to 11:00 PM including horse race previews films news and entertainment. Notable entries include Leon Pearson Dave Garroway News Roller Derby and skating carnival events with various children and family programs sprinkled throughout the evening.

WNBK Leon Pearson Screen Magazine Dave Garroway Detroit

Only Woman Boat Pilot Dies on River at 80

Capt. Mary Becker Greene, the sole licensed woman steamboat pilot on the Mississippi Ohio system, died on the Delta Queen after a 59 year river career. She would have turned 81 next June 20. Survived by two sisters and a brother, and her son Capt. Tom Greene, she helped run Greene Line Steamers after 1927. Her funeral reflected a life shaped by river life and a touch of song.

Cincinnati Mary Becker Greene Mrs. Greene Ohio Hill Marietta Gordon C. Greene Mississippi

Service Schedule Highlights Local Funerals and Burials

A detailed list of funeral services with dates, times, church or parlor locations, calling hours, and burial sites. Names include Fred Lloyd, Howard L Zengler, Mrs Edward Ehrenberg, Joseph A Regiec, Peter Economopoulos, Mrs Harry A Moatz, Jesse Snyder, Mrs Allen Baker, Harvey E Muller, Mrs William J Brown, Miss Lefa Virginia Hill, Mrs Lizzie Cummings Swann, Elmer J Wilcox, and various cemeteries such as Westlawn Forest Hill Calvary Melshheimer Maple Grove Ravenna and others. Local services note St Pauls Catholic Church All Saints Greek Orthodox First Methodist and other houses of worship along with parlor facilities.

Howard L. Zengler St. Paul’s Catholic North Canton St. Paul’s Elks Lewis American Legion Edward Ehrenberg Welch Forest Hill Joseph A. Regiec All Saints Catholic Church Calvary Cemetery Asbury Methodist Church Melshheimer Pike Grange McCreery-Kreighbaum Cleveland Knights of Malta Lizzie Cummings Swann Allman Funeral Home Carrollton Westview Elmer J. Wilcox Cassaday and Turkle Funeral Home Alliance Rev W. E. Price Maple Grove Ravenna Funeral Home

Mrs Cain’s Local Ties Highlight Greene Visits

Mrs. H. O. Cain of 814 25th st NW is a first cousin of Mrs. Greene. Mrs. Greene became known here through several visits.

H. O. Cain 25Th St NW Greene

Former Minerva Pastor Dies in East St. Louis

Rev. James Warren Leonard 63 former pastor of First Christian Church Minerva from 1912 to 1915 died in East St. Louis Illinois Wednesday. Services will be held in Mitchfield Illinois Sunday. He pastored Union Avenue Christian Church in Litchfield and previously led churches in Joliet Rock Island Madison Petoskey and Cleveland. Born in Richardson New Brunswick Canada.

Minerva James Warren Leonard First Christian Church East St. Louis Ill Mitchfield Leonard Union Avenue Christian Church Litchfield Joliet Rock Island Madison

North Lawrence Youth Wounded by Own Gun

Donald Forrer a 16 year old of North Lawrence was wounded in the right hand when a gun he was pest hunting with discharged. He was taken to hospital by his father Ira Forrer who said the weapon was on a box on the farm when it went off.

Massillon City Hospital Donald Forrer RD 1 North Lawrence Ira Forrer

Quiz Guesses for Radio Shows Face Mystery Voices

New York reports probable answers to radio quiz programs on CBS and ABC. Likely answers include Sing It Again on CBS WGAR with a phantom voice guess of Alec Templeton Noel Coward or Victor McLagen. Stop The Music on ABC WHBC features a mystery melody linked to Lew Dockstader minstrel style. Hit The Jackpot on CBS WGAR suggests Monkeys Is the Craziest People as the guess.

New York Nana Cbs-Wgar Alec Templeton Noel Coward Victor McLagen Abc-Whbc Lew Dockstader

Former Stark Newsman Dies in Columbus

Roy E. Dickey aged 45, a former Alliance Review deskman and longtime Stark area journalist, died Thursday night in Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus after illness at a relative's Lancaster home. He earlier worked for Evening News Monroe Michigan and Lorain Journal, Van Wert Times, and a Zanesville trade journal. He studied at Muskingum College and Ohio State University. His father Fred Dickey survives in Zanesville.

Alliance Roy E. Dickey The Alliance Review Mt. Carmel Columbus Lancaster Dickey Evening News Monroe Mich Review Sebring Lorain Journal van Wert Times Trade Zanesville

Growth of Group Life Insurance for U.S. Firms

By the end of 1947 forty seven thousand United States firms offered group life insurance plans for employees, a sharp rise from twenty five firms in 1913, highlighting a major expansion in employee benefits and employer sponsored coverage.

United States

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