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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1950

Page

8

Deaths and Funerals Joseph O'Dell 64 in Ault man Hospital

Joseph O'Dell age 64 of 819 Sylvan Court NE died Monday night at Aultman Hospital. A welder for Republic Steel Corp three years earlier he was burned in an accident and unable to work since. He born in Dennison and lived here since 1920. Survived by wife Pearl who died 14 months ago a stepdaughter Margaret Parks Canton a son Joseph O'Dell Cleveland a stepson Ralph Burris Canton three sisters Mary Reed Steubenville Coral Atkins Mingo Junction Jean Buram Steubenville and brothers Robert Mingo Junction James Steubenville Harry Wellsburg W Virginia and George Massillon. Services Thursday at 1 30 pm at Arnold Funeral Home by Rev W R Ellis burial Westlawn Cemetery Friends may call after 2 pm Wednesday.

Joseph O’dell Sylvan Ct Aultman Hospital Republic Steel Corp O’dell Dennison First Christian Church Pearl Margaret Parks Canton Cleveland Ralph O. Burris Mary Reed Steubenville Coral Atkins Mingo Junction Jean Buram Robert James Harry Wellsburg W. Va George O’dell Massillon Arnold Funeral Home W. R. Ellis Westlawn Cemetery

Frederick W Miner dies at 88 in North Canton home

Frederick Wilhelm Miner longtime Stark County resident and retired coal miner died Monday night at his daughter Mrs. Charles Braucher s home in North Canton RD 7 He was 88 Surviving include another daughter Mrs Elsa Marchand three brothers a sister two grandchildren and six great grandchildren Funeral held Thursday at 2 30 p m at Lewis Greenho with Rev Knight Worth officiating Burial in North Canton Cemetery Calling hours after 2 p m Wednesday

Frederick Wilhelm Miner Stark County Charles Braucher RD 7 North Canton Elsa Marchand Near North Canton Frank Akron Henry Hudson Philip Miner McDonaldsville Eva Miner Lewis & Greenho Funeral Home Knight Worth North Canton Cemetery

Mrs Mills Dies in Canton After Illness

Mrs. William B. Mills 54 died this morning in Aultman Hospital after a five year heart malady. She had lived in Canton five years, coming from Florida, and was widow of William B. Mills. Survived by daughter Mrs. Blake and another daughter Mrs. Joshua Yoho of New Martinsville, and four sons, William B. Mills Jr., among others.

Pearl J. Mills Roy P. Blake 31St St Aultman Hospital Mills Canton Florida William B. Mills Blake Joshua Yoho New Martinsville Wa. Va William B. Mills Jr

U S Air Force Members Noted in Obituary from Louisville Area

U S Air Force at San Antonio Texas announces Charles E Mills RD 1 Louisville Wilbur J Pennix New Martinsville and Estel Pennix RD 1 Louisville a brother William E Jones Ravenna sister Mrs Mae Rodgers Knoxville and seven grandchildren Friends may call at Jacobs Waltner funeral home Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m Services planned Thursday afternoon

U. S. Air Force San Antonio Tex Charles E. Mills Louisville Wilbur J. Pennix New Martinsville Estel Pennix William E. Jones Ravenna Mae Rodgers Knoxville Jacobs- Waltner

Massillon man John Litten dies at 75

John H. Litten, 75, of 29 Mapleave SE Massillon, died at Massillon City Hospital. Born in Belmont County he belonged to the Flushing Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his widow Bertha, son Duaine of Massillon, stepson Paul Foster of New Athens, two brothers Perry of Wheeling WV and Sonny of Flushing, and four step-grandchildren. Services Thursday at 2 pm at Gordon Shaidnagle Hollinger funeral home. Burial Massillon City Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.

Massillon John H. Litten Mapleave Massillon City Hospital Belmont County Flushing Gordon-Shaidnagle-Hollinger George C. Beebe Massillon City Cemetery

Service Schedule for William E Walter and Emma L Mosher

William E Walter service set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Reed parlors with burial at West lawn Cemetery. Emma L Mosher service follows at 1 30 p.m. Wednesday in Arnold parlors with burial at East Fairst Cemetery in New Philadelphia.

William E. Walter Reed Westlawn Emma L., Mosher Arnold East Fairst New Philadelphia

Jefferson Beech Tree Undergoes Modern Surgery at Monticello

In Harlo ttesville Virginia a beech tree planted by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello undergoes grafting to repair a long infected wound. Tree consultant Yahres notes the procedure will take over a year as a young beech is planted nearby and prepared for grafting to restore the historic trunk.

Harlottesville Thomas Jefferson Monticello George van Vahres Yahres New York

Swedes and the Origin of Russia’s Name

The article notes a Britannica claim that the term Russia derives from a Finnish word for sea traders, reflecting a linguistic link through the Swedes. It discusses the historical naming of the land and peoples associated with early northern trade routes.

Russia

Artillery and Orchestra Open Air Concert in Sydney

In Sydney an open air Sydney Symphony performance of Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture featured cannon fire by four batteries of 25 pounder guns. Red-coated soldiers with white pith helmets synchronized the blasts with the orchestra before more than 25,000 attendees. Conductor Eugene Goossens led the event, reviving a long tradition of outdoor renditions of the piece celebrating Napoleon’s 1812 defeat.

Sydney Australia Sydney Symphony Orchestra Eugene Goosens Cincinnati Symphony Orcestra Sydney Symphony

End of Work Signal: Fifteen Single Cannon Shots Planned

A schedule notes fifteen single cannon shots to be fired toward the end of the work period. The ordered salute marks completion and honors the project phase. Authorities confirm timing and safety procedures aligned with local regulations.

Old-Time Physician Barter Bargains Revealed in 1873

New Bern Va Aug 1 An old account book of Dr Robert M Craig shows barter prices for services in 1873 A horse tending credit of 12 50 for a year 5 50 for 22 pounds of feathers medical care valued at 12 50 for 20 bushels of wheat 164% yards of linen 77 pounds beef at 3 cents per pound and 19 50 off a bill for 900 pounds of pork

Newbern Robert M. Craig Craig

Young 4-H Club Member Saves Home From Blaze

Eleven year old Thomas Stroble earned praise from parents and fellow 4-H members after he used clear thinking to save his home from fire. While tending chickens he saw smoke from the brooder house and dragged the coop away with a tractor chain, saving the dwelling though 200 chickens were lost and later replaced by his parents.

Williamsport Thomas Stroble Tommy

Death of Alph W. Studer Former Canton resident

Alph W. Studer 69, former secretary treasurer of Studer Paint & Glass Co, died at home after a heart seizure. He lived at 1009 10th St NW and had served as a school policeman. Survivors include his widow Ruth and daughter, plus brothers in Apple Creek. Services Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Schneeberger funeral home. Burial at Grandview Cemetery Strasburg.

Alph W. Studer The Studer Paint & Glass Co Trinity Reformed Church 10Th St Mr. Studer Bolivar Strasburg Canton Old Canton Buggy Co Applecreek Studer Brothers Studer Fulton Rd Trinity Church Ruth Studer Clarence Reed Leonard Charles E. Studer

KISS POWER MEASURED AT OPEN HOUSE EXHIBIT

Chicago visitors at an Illinois Institute of Technology open house could measure the potency of a kiss by talking to an electrically operated man and triggering a model train. The demonstrations highlighted interactive science displays for the public.

Chicago Illinois Institute of Technology

Stately Queen Named For All States Picnic Queen

Doreen Bourgois a 20 year old from Ontario California will reign as queen at the All States Picnic on August 12. The annual event draws from 50 000 to 100 000 visitors from every state to a mile long table on a lawn lined parkway for a world’s largest picnic.

Doreen Bourgois Ontario Calif

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joseph E. O’dell Frederick W. Miner Whitticar Jefferson Thomas Rhodes Son Market Ave. N 12Th St Schreetertee Repository United States Canada Repository Mail Han River Seoul U. S Young Blaze Paint, Glass Firm H. N. Kerst Schneeberger Grandview Cemetery Mattaghione Adon Cowgill First Federal Savings and Loan Association West Tuscara Cledus T. Reed Seesholtz Ance, Comfort and Health Kresge Arcade Mei Americk Mobilgas Morris Lincoln-Mercury, Inc Cleveland Ave Canton, Ohio
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