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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1951

Page

8

Indiana fights loss of U S welfare funds

Indiana moved to fast track court action to keep about 18.5 million dollars in federal welfare grants after Oscar Ewing ruled the funds could be cut. Attorney General McManamon said two suits would seek a declaratory judgment in Indianapolis and a writ of mandamus to force continued federal aid, amid debates over public access to recipient lists and a 1951 Indiana law. Local and federal officials clashed over welfare roll secrecy and congressional history.

Indianapolis Indiana Oscar R. Ewing Washington J. Emmett McManamon Ewing McManamon Henry F. Schricker Congress Ohio Martin L. Davey Jenner

Patrolman Flagg Wins Kemper Foundation Scholarship

Patrolman Edgar J. Flagg, 34, of Canton police accident squad, earned a $250 Kemper Foundation scholarship to attend the Traffic Police Administration course at Northwestern University Traffic Institute this fall. The Evanston, Illinois program runs Septem ber 6 to January 24, 1953.

Edgar J. Flagg Canton Kemper Foundation Northwestern University Traffic Institute Jamencany Nuary Flagg John Duerr Duerr-Smith-Lane Co Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co James B. Quilligan Howard R. Griffin Kemper U. S. Marines Evanston

McQuistion Beitzel Talk Civilian Defense in Reedurban

Harold McQuistion Canton civil defense director and First Lt. Paul Beitzel Canton CAP commander spoke to about 50 Perry Township residents at Reedurban School. McQuistion urged defense unit importance, Beitzel urged cooperation with CAP, two CAP films were shown, equipment needs discussed.

Il Defense Public Paul Beitzel Civil Air Patrol Perry Township Civil Defense Organization Reedurban McQuistion Lt. Beitzel C.A.P Canton-Massillon Civil Air Patrol Charles Hauch Perry Township

Seven Million Man Atlantic Pact Army Discussed

Senator Lodge urged a Europe based field army of 350000 and argued the total Atlantic Pact force could reach 7000000 in the coming years. He warned that lacking troops would be as bad as arming without rifles and stressed six divisions for the US effort in Europe.

Washington Lodge Massachusetts Europe United States Gruenther Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower North Atlantic Treaty Organization Alfred M. Gruenther Joint Foreign Relations and Armed Services Brewster Maine J. Lawton Collins Defense Marshall U. S Collins Connally Texas Marshall United States Army

Doodlebug Ends 11 Year Service After Fatal Crash

The Akron to Hudson electric passenger line nicknamed the Doodlebug ran its final trip after 11 years of service. Originating as the Cleveland Akron Columbus line, it connected Akron with the Cleveland Pittsburgh railroad corridor. Crew members included engineer Harry L. Coffee conductor Cecil Ferrer and baggage master Melvin J. Hofstetler. The one car train ceased operation due to declining revenues following the 1940 Front Street wreck that killed 43 people.

Cecil Ferrer Melvin J. Hofstetler Orrville Coffee Orville Akron Cuyahoga Falls Cleveland-Akron Columbus

Delegates to Ohio Marine League Sessions Begin Thursday

The 12th annual Department of Ohio Marine Corps League and Auxiliary convention opens Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Belden Hotel with 30 detachments expected and 300 delegates anticipated. Activities include joint meetings, air force facility tours, officer nominations, and a Saturday banquet with installation and dancing to Freddie Arthur and his orchestra.

Department of Ohio Marine Corps League and Auxiliary Belden ‘Hotel Ohio Wer Liaffant Ga John Auchmuty 4Th Marine Corp Reserve District Philadelphia Lee A. Christofferson Marine Air Wing Naval Air Station Akron Marine Corps Bessie Mittlestadt Tonawanda N. Y Aleda Wells Niagara Falls Marine Korea Veterans Department of Ohio Auxiliary League Air Force Filter Center Freddie Arthur

Stark Awards Bank Deposits In Stark County

Stark County commissioners designate banks for a 5.5 million depository deposit to be made August 23. Four Canton banks receive 4.8 million in active noninterest accounts: Harter Bank 2.4 million Peoples Bank 1.06 million Canton National Bank 1 million and Dime Savings Bank 340 thousand. The remaining 700 thousand goes to inactive accounts paying 1 percent.

Stark County Stark County Board of Commissioners Canton Harter Bank & Trust Co Peoples Bank Canton National Bank Dime Savings Bank Minerva Banking Co Minerva Savings & Bank Waynesburg Bank Alliance First National Bank Mount Union Bank Brewster Banking Co The State Bank Company Massillon Farmers State Bank Wilmot City Savings Bank & Trust Co Alliance

McDonaldsville Man Faces Burglary Charge

John Blile, 21, of McDonaldsville, faces seven counts of burglary and theft in July. Largest haul was about $2. He admits breaking into McDonaldsville Feed & Supply Co and several service stations, and attempted to steal from Obermiller Co. He was booked at Canton Municipal Court.

John Blile McDonaldsville Harry W. Grossglaus McDonaldsville Feed & Supply Co T. M. Seifert Brancher Getz Herb Obermiller Co Blile Canton

Acceleration Issues From Dry Accelerator Connections

If accelerator connections lead to the carburetor are permitted to become dry or gummed, jerky acceleration may result. For this reason, they should be kept well lubricated.

July in ULY: Cooler Than Usual With Normal Rainfall

The month averaged 70.7 degrees, below the 72.4 yearly average. A 90 degree peak occurred on four days, while 47 degrees on July 21 was the coldest. Total rainfall reached 4.62 inches, near the 4.45 average, with two stormy periods delivering most of the rain and high humidity making conditions uncomfortable.

Uly

Auxiliary Meeting and Picnic Plans Announced

The Ann Zollars Auxiliary of the Army and Navy Union will meet Friday at 8 p.m. at 803 Tuscarawas St W. The convention committee will deliver its final report. Plans are made for the annual basket picnic on August 16 at 6 p.m. (EST) at Waterworks Park, with Mrs. Mary Gulliam as chairman.

Ann Zollars Army and Navy Union Tuscarawas St W Convention Committee E.S.T Waterworks Park Mary Gulliam

Huber Fails to Unseat Ayres in Ohio District 14

Walter B. Huber of Akron loses bid to unseat Rep William H. Ayres as Ohio 14th district representative after a House administration subcommittee approves seating Ayres. The panel does not dismiss Huber's challenge, though it effectively ends the dispute pending full committee action.

Huber Rep. Ayres Washington Walter B. Huber Akron William H. Ayres Ohio House Ayres Omar Burleson Texas

Three Men Fined in Alliance Speeding Case

In Municipal Court Judge Harry Wy koff fined Omar Schott 28 of RD 3 Louisville for speeding with 15 dollars and costs plus one day in jail Samuel Guess 20 of 56 W Summit St received 10 dollars and costs and 5 dollars costs for running a stop sign and Eliza Herrington 67 of RD 1 Alliance was fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding

Repository Bureau Alliance Harry Wykoff Omar Schott Louisville Samuel Guess W. Summit St Eliza Herrington Alliance

Housing Units End Year With $109,934

Fredericksburg report shows four Canton Massillon Housing Authority projects operated within income. For year July 1 1950 to June 30 1951 receipts 387,732.03 expenditures 277,797.26 leaving adjusted net income 109,934.77 with detailed project figures for Mellett Homesteads Sherrick Jackson Park Walnut Hills and Lawndale Heights. Dr Hugh J Mitchell Dies In Fredericksburg At 48 After Heart Attack While Vacationing In Canada.

Canton-Massillon Mellett Sherrick-Jackson Park

Burglary Attempts, Thefts Reported In City

Police say patrolmen H G Hensel and Maurice Rosenberry stopped two would be burglars who fled from a Standard Oil filling station on 21st street and Cleveland avenue NW after a broken rear window was found. A resident, Robert Garmy, reported his home at 3207 7th street SW was ransacked but nothing stolen. Donald Early, 2315 Mahoning road NE, reported two fender skirts worth 25 dollars stolen from his car. Madeline Trammell, 802 Cherry avenue SE, reported 10 dollars stolen from a wallet in a bedroom dresser.

H. G. Hensel Maurice Rosenberry Standard Oil Co 21St St Cleveland Ave NW Robert Garmy 7Th St Donald Early Mahoning Rd Madeline Trammell Cherry Ave SE

War casualties dip to 80,079 weekly rise smallest since August

The U S battle casualties in Korea rose to 80 079 this week an increase of 356 since last week marking the smallest weekly rise of the year since the initial summary last August.

Washington U. S Korea

Man Sentenced for Petty Larceny at Local Station

Peter Cosmos, 20, of 924 Sylvan Court NE, was sentenced this morning in Municipal Court to 30 days in Stark County jail on a petty larceny charge. He admitted stealing $35 from the Mannin and Van Sickle service station at 814 Cherry Ave NE. The money has been returned, police said.

Peter Cosmos Sylvan Ct Stark County Mannin & van Sickle Cherry Ave

Canton South Hs Superintendent Louys Resigns for Trumbull Post

Frederick B. Louys, who became Canton South High School superintendent on July 1, announced his acceptance of the Trumbull County schools superintendent job, effective October 1. He will serve as assistant superintendent beginning August 15 to help retiree John Berg prepare for the September opening. The Trumbull post pays about $7,200 annually.

Canton Local School Board Canton South High School Frederick B. Louys Trumbull County Canton Local Board Sidney Tipp City Williamsfield Kingsville S. A. Stine

Canton man Fred Oldfield dies after five months illness

Fred W. Oldfield a longtime Canton resident died Tuesday afternoon at 400 12th St NE aged 64 following a five month illness. He worked as a foreman for the city street department and belonged to First E U B Church Eagles Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Stark County Garrison 272 Army and Navy Union where he was a past chaplain. He served in Company C of the Eight OWL and was part of the guard of honor at Westlawn Cemetery for President McKinley’s body. Survivors include his widow two sons two daughters two brothers two half brothers a half sister and 13 grandchildren. Services are Friday at 1 30 p m in Welch funeral home with burial at North Lawn Cemetery. Eagles Moose Army and Navy Union rites follow. Friends may call Thursday.

Fred W. Oldfield Canton 12Th St City Street Department First E.U.B. Church Eagles Lodge No. 141 Loyal Order of Moose Stark County Army & Navy Union O.W.L Westlawn President McKinley Sadie A. Oldfield Charles James Oldfield Cletus Feller Mike Davis Harry Clinton Howard Oldfield Los Angeles Calif Edward Oldfield Brady Lake Jesse Snyder Mansfield Flora Miller Nevada Kenneth Hulst E.S.T Welch Funeral Northlawn Eagles The Moose Army and Navy Union Funeral

Mrs Ritchie Dies After Long Illness in Canton

Mrs. William A. Ritchie 67 from Marietta died Tuesday night at her daughter Mrs. George Nichols home in Canton after a long illness. Survived by daughter Mrs. Vern Terrill of Canton and son Cleaton Ritchie of Columbus. two sisters and two brothers. six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Services Friday at Church of the Nazarene in Marietta with Rev. Bernard Younce. burial Riverview Cemetery. Body at Arnold funeral home. will be sent to McClure parlors in Marietta.

Maude B. Ritchie Canton Marietta George Nichols 23Rd St Ritchie William A. Ritchie Church of the Nazarene Vern Terrill Cleaton Ritchie Columbus Alvin Parks Minnie Abbott Dover John Terrill Charles Turrill Bernard Younce Riverview Cemetery Arnold Funeral Home McClure

Mrs. Esther Benchley Dies After Illness at 52

Mrs. Esther Benchley wife of Noah A Benchley of 1728 Tuscarawas Canton died after an extended illness at age 52. She leaves her husband her mother Mrs May Orr Canton and three sisters Mrs Edna Howard East Rochester Mrs Adelaide Balizet Canton and Mrs Bertha Knight Wyandotte Michigan. Services set for Friday at 2 p m at Jack Funeral Home with Rev C B Conn in charge Burial in Westlawn Cemetery Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p m

Esther Benchley Noah A. Benchley Tuscara Canton May Orr Edna Howard East Rochester Adelaide Balizet Bertha Knight Wyandotte Mich Jack Funeral Home E.S.T Rev C. B. Conn Westlawn

Ashland Oil Co Boosts Income For Nine Months

Ashland Oil & Refining Co of Ashland Kentucky reported a net income of 9,186,442 for the nine months ending June 30, equal to 3.90 a share on 2,164,922 common shares. A 10 percent stock dividend was paid June 15. Nine month sales reached 151,219,000 versus 99,096,000 a year ago. Refinery runs exceed 100,000 barrels daily, with anticipated capital expenditures around 20,000,000 for the fiscal year ended September 30 for improvements and expansion.

Ashland Oil & Refining Co Ashland Gambrinus Rd

Service Schedule for Louis A Friedman and others

Funeral arrangements list Louis A Friedman with Friday service at St. Peter's Church at 9 30 a m burial in the church cemetery Calling hours at Williams parlors tonight and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m Eagles Lodge 141 holds services tonight at 7 Mrs Frank A Reidenbaugh Thursday at 1 30 p m Arnold parlors burial in Palmyra Cemetery George Ainold Thursday at 1 30 p m Schneeberger parlors burial Forest Hill Cemetery

Louis A. Friedman St. Peter’s Catholic Church Burial Church Williams Eagles Lodge Frank A. Reidenbaugh E.S.T Arnold Palmyra Cemetery George Ainold Schneeberger Burial

William Young dies after seven month illness at 79

Services for William Young 79 of RD 1 Fresno will be Thursday at 1 30 p m at the residence and at 2 in Renner s Church near Baltic where he was a member Rev C A Wahl will officiate with burial in the church cemetery He died Monday at home after a seven month illness He is survived by his widow Sophia a daughter Mrs Lester Miller Newark a son Clarence of the home two brothers Lewis Young Beach City and John Young Fresno and two grandchildren

Board of Trade Federated Church Winnifred Mitchell Betty College of Wooster Judy Carol William Mitchell Wooster Rachael Mitchell Joseph Warner Murray Funeral Home Newcomerstown William Young RD 1 Fresno Renner Baltic C. A. Wahl Young Tuscarawas County Sophia Young Lester Miller Newark Clarence Lewis Young Beach City John Young

Texas Cotton Gins Compress Cooperative Network Size

A report notes that roughly 300 cooperative cotton gins operate across Texas, reflecting a sizable cooperative network supporting local fiber processing and farm supply infrastructure.

Texas

Jail to Get New Washing Machine in Stark County

Stark County commissioners and Sheriff Harry W. Grossglaus announced the installation of a 44 by 72 inch electric washing machine at the county jail. The unit, bought yesterday from a Cleveland firm for 1575 dollars, will replace a hand-washed six week period after the old machine broke down. The county saved 1250 dollars by purchasing from war surplus.

Stark County Harry W. Grossglaus Cleveland Glen €. Sponseller

Nurse Recounts Theft of Bag and $340 on Harrisburg Road

Nurse Frances V. Biller 52 of 3022 Morris Ct NE told the sheriff a man snatched her shopping bag containing her purse and $340 as she walked along Harrisburg Road NE shortly after 7 p m Tuesday en route to a bus stop for work. She said the money was to pay off a refrigerator balance.

Frances V. Biller Morris Ct NE Sheriff's Office Harrisburg Rd Harry Grossglaus

Sooner's Largest Osage County Payroll News

Osage County in Oklahoma is described as the largest in the state with a large Indian payroll of headrights received at Pawhuska, the county seat and tribal headquarters.

Osage County Oklahoma Pawhuska

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U.S New Law E. J. Flagg Traffic Institute Harold McQuistion Civ U. S. Army Lynette W. McCoy Portland Ore Leit Geraldine Johnson Mount Hope W. Va Berlin Helmstedt Berlin International Highway West Sen. Lodge Triangle Service, Inc Stanley Troxel Smithville Troxel Gen. Collins George W. Perkins Richard M. Bissell Jr ECA Conally Bissell Perkins Marine League of Ohio Glen Donallell McKinley Marine Corps League Glen Schaffert Robert Boylan Louise Campbell Lester Nimon Ella Markstrom Stark Fredericksburg Hugh J. Mitchell Canada Walnut Hills Lawndale Heights Severn Ontario William and Mary Mitchell India Wooster High School Mitchell Western Reserve Medical School Southeastern Board of Education Salt Creek Paint East Union Township Cowgill South F. B. Louys Ashland Oil Co Pi Greenhouse Louisville RD Barre-Guild Henry A. Formet Clevenger Funeral Home W. Tusc O. L. Clevenger C. D. Spiker Funeral Home Onesto Anton Ohio Essential N. Canton
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