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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1949

Page

2

S A R Urged To Take Active Part in Politics

More than 300 attended the two day Sons of the American Revolution conference in Canton as Ernest Hillman county commissioner urged businessmen to engage in politics to resist socialism. The event featured a pageant by Timken Vocational High School, a banquet, and the election of officers with Wallace C. Hall of Detroit slated as principal speaker at the closing luncheon.

Sons of the American Revolution Onesto L. H. Booker John Stark Ernest Hillman Allegheny County S.A.R S.A.R. As A Political Factor.” Mr. Hillman Hillman Charles W. Stoneburner Mansfield First Methodist Church Society Martin P. Alexander Herman S. Sidener Canton Ralph D. Metzger D.A.R Frank McMillen Clarence E. Shriner Kenneth R. Waldron Church of Epiphany Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Society Sorosis Timken A. Clarke Miller Ralph Metzger Wallace C. Hall Detroit The National Society Jaoe Ohio Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Donald F. Lybarger Cleveland Herman Sidener Loren E. Souers Darrell B. Allman

Court fines and suspensions for driving infractions

Spencer J. Bohnsach 38 of AD 2 Schneider rd was fined 75 dollars and costs and jailed three days with driving rights suspended six months for driving under the influence. Multiple drivers received fines and suspensions for racing, accidents, reckless driving, speeding and temporary permit violations across Ryan Court NE and Route 30 incidents. Court also suspended driving rights for several teens in Juvenile Traffic Court and fined others for unsafe vehicle conditions and stop sign violations.

Spencer J. Bohnsach AD 2 Schneider Rd Ryan Ct NE Max C. White Rowland Ave White Robert Stempleski RD 4 Georgetoward NE Henry P. Leach 9Th St NE Willard N. Hambleton 14Th St Midway Cottage Raymond C. Beale Ferndafe Rd Richard J. Bitzel 4Th St NE Evert W. Brown 12Th St NE Scott M. Doney 6Th St NW Massillon Charles W. West Marion D. DiSimone 20Th St NW Ernest W. Wess Ellis Donald T. Mathews Wertz Ave Mathews Howard W. Roush S. Parkst. Alliance Richard E. Frenz Harrisburg Rd John P. Morgan Louisville Mark C. Schlott Nicholas Daniel Zavarell Shorb Ave Eugene A. Johnson Edwin D. Blasenhauer Harman Ol NE Ellwood H. Shaw Tuscara Jay E. Hentzell Edgar Guest Exeter Ave Wilbur J Kermit Ward Walnut Ave Leon P. Dandridge Cleveland Ave Francis W. McLaurin Market Ave S James H. Walker Broxham Ct Ernest T. McLaurin McLaurin Presley Forchione 3Rd St Lester J. Schario Nicholas Pl Willard E. Davidson Ardmore Harry E. McNichol Donald G. Sagerman East Canton Russell King Sandwith Paul D. van Nostran William H. Faulhaber Myrtle Ave Lavern J. Pauly Koran Ave Velma C. Hoobler Perryrd Harry N. Pifer 4Th St Francis E. Grigsby 6Th St Robert P. Heacox Minerva Thomas R. Griser Arlington Ross T. Schrader S. Wright Ave Alliance

Weather Forecast for Canton and Vicinity

Cloudy mild conditions with scattered showers tonight and Sunday. Tonight low 45 to 50. Ohio outlook calls for warm temperatures with light showers tomorrow and cooler, clearing Monday. Local readings include Akron Canton area and regional temperatures with patchy cloudiness and brief showers.

Canton WW. Ss. Weather Bureau Akron- Canton Ohio International News Service Akron Atlanta Bismarck Boston Buffalo Chicago Clay Cincinnati Clay Cleveland Columbus Dayton Denver Toledo

Boy, 3, Bitten by Dog in SW Akron

Douglas Caughey, age 3 of 2725 10th Street SW, was treated at Aultman Hospital for a puncture wound on the arm after a dog owned by James Neal of 921 Dartmouth Ave SW bit him Friday, police reported.

Boy Douglas Caughey 10Th ‘St Aultman Hospital James Neal Dartmouth Ave

Mrs Mary O Mast Dies Of Heart Attack In Canton

Mrs Mary O Mast wife of Emanuel Mast died from a heart attack at the family home 642 Bedford Ave SW She was born in Dellroy 70 years ago daughter of Daniel and Martha Tressel She lived in Canton 50 years a member of First EUB Church and the Kings Daughters class She is survived by her husband a son Harold Mast Canton two brothers Frank E Tressel and E A Tressel Canton and a grandson Services Tuesday at 1 30 p m in Spiker Funeral Home Rev G B Wetherbee will officiate Burial in Westlawn Cemetery Friends may call after 7 p m Sunday

Mary O. Mast Emanuel Mast Bedford Ave Daniel Martha Tressel Dellroy Mast Canton E.U.B. Church King’s Daughters Harold Mast Frank E. Tressel E A. Tressel Spiker Funeral Home Rev G. B. Wetherbee Westlawn

Longtime Canton resident Mrs Dennis dies after illness

Mrs Jeremiah Dennis widow of Jeremiah Dennis died Friday night at Fernanda convalescent home after a long illness. She came to Canton 25 years ago from Kenton and was a member of the First Methodist Church Rebekah Lodge and charter member of the Eastern Star at Kenton. Survived by daughter Mrs J B Trout of 801 Broadave NW son Ray Dennis seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral at Arnold funeral home Sunday at 8 p.m. graveside service Monday at 1 p.m. in Grove Cemetery Kenton. Friends may call after 7 tonight and Sunday afternoon and evening.

Elizabeth M. Dennis J. B. Trout Broadave Fernanda

Death of Canton Woman Mrs William Shontz

Mrs William Shontz 37 year Canton resident died Friday night at Mercy Hospital after 11 weeks as patient. Born in Perry Township 78 years ago she belonged to St Peter's Catholic Church and Sacred Heart League. Survived by daughter Mrs Margaret Healy sister Mrs Frances Halter and three grandchildren. Body at Wackerly funeral home with calling hours Sunday. Requiem High Mass at St John's Catholic Church Monday 10 30 am. Burial in St Joseph's Cemetery Massillon.

Lefa E. Shontz Canton Essight Mercy Hospital Shontz Perry Township St. Peter’s Catholic Church Sacred Heart League William Shantz Margaret Healy Frances Halter Wackerly Funeral Home St. John’s Catholic St. Peter’s Church St. Joseph's Cemetery Massillon

Illness Claims Mrs Samaras in Mercy Hospital

Mrs. Peter Samaras of 1238 10th Street NW died at Mercy Hospital at 7 20 AM from infirmities of age. Born in Greece 84 years ago, she lived here 18 months and belonged to St Charalampes Greek Orthodox Church. Survived by husband Peter Samaras deceased in 1934, two daughters Olympia Kounouzoelis and Mrs Steven Maniatty, a son Efth emios Samaras, and nine grandchildren. Body at Welch funeral home.

Christine Samaras 10Th St NW Mercy Hospital Greece St. Charalampes Peter Samaras Olympia Kounouzoelis Steven P. Maniatty Greenfield Mass Efthemios Samaras Athens The Welch Funeral Home

Canton man dies at 64 after heart condition

Anthony Crisostomi died this morning at his home on Pur Ney Ct SE from a heart condition. He had been employed by Canton Drop Forging and Manufacturing Co. He came to Canton 44 years ago.

Anthony Crisostomi Purney Ct Canton Drop Forging & Manufacturing Co Canton

Obituary: Local Italian Community Leader Passes Away

The deceased, from Italy, was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and the Northern Italian Club. He leaves a widow, three daughters in Cleveland and Canton, three stepdaughters, three sisters, and no grandchildren. The body rests at Rossi funeral home and will be taken to the residence Sunday noon.

Italy St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Michelina Crisostomi James Ducato Walter Sidor Cleveland John Wasara Canton Lena Lupriole Orlando Angelantoni Angelo Shaimone Warren Joseph Paolucci Anthony Dimeco Rossi Funeral Home

Services for Mrs Catherine Lanham Held at Canton

Mrs Catherine Lanham 48 wife of Walter E Lanham of 2424 Mahoning rd NE died Friday morning at home after a heart seizure. Funeral services at Arnold funeral home Monday 3 pm officiated by Rev John B Barker. Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Local post and auxiliary groups plan services tonight and Sunday evening. Friends may call tonight and Sunday. Canton, Ohio, 33 years as a resident, Timken Roller Bearing Co employee.

Catherine Lanham Arnold Funeral Home John B. Barker Forest Hill Cemetery 37Th Division Stark County William F. Cody Molly Pitcher Walter E. Lanham Mahoning Rd Canton Timken Roller Bearing Co

Mrs Rosa Blasingame Dies in Canton at 54

Mrs Rosa L Blasingame wife of Robert L Blasingame of 506 14th st SE died Friday afternoon at Aultman Hospital from complications of diseases She was 54 Since coming to Canton in 1923 she was a member of Turner M E Chapel Also surviving her mother Mrs Fanny Williams of the home a brother David Meyers of Chicago and an adopted son Allison Owens of Washington D C The body is at the Webster funeral home

Rosa L. Blasingame Robert L. Blasingame 14Th St SE Aultman Hospital Canton Turner M. E. Chapel Fanny Williams David Meyers Chicago Allison Owens Washington, D. C Webster Funeral Home

Requiem High Mass for Louis Buonocore in Canton

Louis Buonocore, Canton violinist and former Palace theater orchestra leader, dies after illness. Funeral Mass at St John s Church Monday at 9 30 am, burial in St Peter s Cemetery mausoleum. body available for viewing at residence 236 36th St NW. native of Naples, Italy, long active in Canton music circles.

St. Peter's Catholic Church Louis Buonocore St. John’s Catholic Church St. Peter's Cemetery 36Th St Buonocore Canton Palace Theater Valentine Theater Edward Bockius Canton Federation of Musicians Cleveland Ave Naples Italy Mercy Hospital

John Kostec Dies in Massillon at 63

John Kostec 63 of Orange Ave NW Massillon died at Massillon City Hospital at 7 50 p m Friday. He is survived by a son George Kostec of Lackawanna NY. The body is at Gordon Shaidnagle Hollinger Funeral Home.

Massillon John Kostec Orange Ave NW Massillon City Hospital

Hartville man dies on farm at 3 30 p m

Eugene A Hawkins 67 of RD 2 Hartville died of a heart attack Friday afternoon while working on his farm. Born in Cleveland he lived in Hartville nine years and belonged to Marlboro grange. He is survived by his widow Nina Hawkins a son Earl Hawkins and a daughter Mrs Jane Lazarus both of Elyria. Two brothers and two sisters also survive. Services set for Monday at 1 pm in the Rut-

Hartville Eugene A. Hawkins RD 2 Cleveland

Ledge-Jackson Funeral Notice in Minerva

Rev Henry Boehner presides at Ledge Jackson funeral home Minerva burial planned at East Lawn Cemetery Minerva. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 7 to 9 p m.

ledge-Jackson Minerva Henry Boehner East Lawn Cemetery

Mrs Mininger of Strasburg Dies at 77

Mrs Joseph Mininger and Mrs Caroline Mininger died Friday at 11 30 am at 322 N Wooster St Strasburg Age 77 Survived by husband Joseph two daughters Mrs R C Speidell Strasburg and Mrs Archie Domer Dover six grandchildren Requiem mass Monday 10 am at St Aloysius Church burial in church cemetery Body to home today 4 pm Rosary service Sunday 7 30 pm

St. Aloysius Church

Obituary for John Henry Davis of New Philadelphia

John Henry Davis 42 of RD 4 New Philadelphia died at 7 30 a m after a two month illness. Born in Wainwright he lived here 20 years and worked for Goshen Clay Co. He belonged to Clay Workers Local 501. Survived by widow Amelia Hill Davis a daughter Ida Mae and two sons Jack and Franklin all at home also three brothers David of New Philadelphia Joseph of Wainwright and Harvey of Alaska and two sisters Mrs John Swaldo of Wainwright and Mrs Anna McCahill of New Philadelphia. Services at Lewis funeral home Dover Tuesday with Rev L V Smith officiating. Burial Sharon Moravian. Funeral home hours from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m Sunday and Monday.

New Philadelphia John Henry Davis RD 4 Wainwright Davis Goshen Clay Co Clay Workers Local No. 501 Amelia Hill Davis Ida Mae Davis Jack Franklin Davis David Davis New

Walnut Hills to Offer Brick Veneer Homes for Sale

Walnut Hills units range from one to three bedrooms with gas furnaces and electric appliances. Prices for single houses run 5,000 to 5,800 dollars while twins are 6,600 to 7,600 dollars, with group sales offering slight reductions. Two sale plans will be used, either individual buildings or entire courts to groups of current or intending occupants. Occupants cannot be evicted for one year without 90 days notice, subject to laws. General sale conditions available at the Walnut Hills management office beginning Wednesday. Officials say nonoccupant sales will start at least 30 days thereafter.

MR. Hahn Walnut Hills Hahn

Television Guide Highlights Penn Relays and More

WNBK broadcasts Saturday schedule including Penn Relays at 1 00 and 3 30, horse racing at 2 30, children film at 5 20, Men of San Quentin at 5 30, Leon Pearson news at 6 30, Screen M at 7 00, Who Said That at 8 00, proce Night at 8 30, jon agg a Show at 9 00, program preview at 9 30, plus Grotto Parade Lucky Pup Review News Wren's Nest First Person Swimming Meeta Shorts and Roller Derby Coming Your Way in a packed lineup.

WNBK Penn Men of San Quentin Leon Pearson the News Jon Agg WweEws Lucky Pup Review Wren’s Nest

Labor Leaders Shift On Truman Bill Amid Amendments

House leaders privately blamed President Truman for their trouble citing his press conference vow to preserve patronage for Democrats who follow the party line. Southern Democrats objected, some switching from the administration to the Wood bill. The coalition plans to water down the measure with relaxing amendments while debating early, with final acceptability leaning toward limited changes such as free speech guarantees for employers, loyalty oaths for unions and management, and good faith bargaining, though Lesinski resists.

House Truman Lesinski National Labor Relations Board

Market Street Improvements Bid Rejected In Columbus

The Ohio Road Improvement Co of Columbus bid 18496 for Market street and Market Ave N projects but was rejected to seek more competitive bids. Estimated total 18500 with city share 10000. Mayor Klein said readings will combine the projects in June contracts and council will be asked to appropriate city funds. Widening must finish before state resurfacing can begin.

Shorthane The Ohio Road Improvement Co Columbus Klein Tuscarawas St W Market Ave N Council

Bernard Rudzin Dies in Columbus Stake. Stark's Buyer

Bernard Rudzin 44 longtime Stark's buyer in the millinery jewelry handbag and glove departments died this week at University Hospital Columbus. The body was sent to Toronto for services and burial. He is survived by his mother and a brother, both of Toronto.

Bernard Rudzin Stark’s University Hospital Columbus Toronto Canada

Small firms surge as war ends in commerce record

Department of Commerce notes 1,400,000 of the nations 3,900,000 small business firms have come into existence since the war, signaling a boom in entrepreneurship and economic rebuild as postwar policies take shape.

Department of Commerce

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