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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1950

Page

12

U S May Lift Ban on Arms To Nationalists

The Truman administration weighs resuming arms aid to the Chinese Nationalists on Formosa to bolster defenses of the anti Communist stronghold. Gen Douglas MacArthur has conferred with Chiang Kai shek in Ta i pei and plans to coordinate American and Chinese forces.

Washington Truman Formosa State and Defense Departments White House Douglas MacArthur Chiang Kai-shek Taipei Formosan Defense Department Chiang MacArthur U. S United States China United Nations Korea Congress Philippines Asia U. S. 7Th Fleet Far East Generalissimo

Television Wrestling Criticized by Ohio Film Censor

In Columbus Ohio Dr Clyde Hissong chief film censor attacked television stations and sponsors for airing professional wrestling. He warned that repeated rule breaking and bad sportsmanship teach youths to disregard fair play and laws. He urged voluntary censorship to prevent devaluing acceptable behavior. Don Eagle and a few wrestlers are praised for sportsmanship but faces pressure from stations and sponsors. He noted the state will not censor TV as movies and cited spotting telecasts as difficult.

Columbus Clyde Hissong Ohio Film Hissong Don Eagle

Standby price and wage controls bill pushed in Congress

Washington August 2 UPI The administration asks Congress to grant President Truman standby powers for price rollback wage controls and rationing. The bill mirrors and expands on Rep Kunkel's plan, seeks authority to roll prices to the May 24-June 24 level and to impose wage and rationing measures, with no obligation to act. The House plans a vote soon as it debates economic control measures.

Washington House Truman Spence (D Kentucky House Banking Committee Kunkel Pennsylvania Congress Spence Maybank South Carolina Sparkman Alabama Senate Banking Committee Senate Mr. Truman

$42,269 Damages Sought In Stark Traffic Case

Three lawsuits filed in Common Pleas Court name East Ohio Gas Co. over a Dec 3, 1949 crash at North Canton Canal Fulton and Lake O Springs Roads. Bertha F Brenner seeks 25,000 for personal injuries and disability after 88 days in hospital. Thares F Brenner asks 16,519.59 for medical costs and lost services plus 750 for car damages. Mills Mills & Jones filed the petitions.

Common Pleas East Ohio Gas Co Bertha F. Brenner West St North Canton North Canton Canal Fulton Rd Lake O’ Springs Brenner Thares F. Brenner

BC medicine advertisement powder or tablet form

An advertisement promotes BC with the same trusted formula available as powder or tablets. It claims fast acting relief for simple headaches neuralgic pains and minor muscle aches. The ad notes two tablets equal one powder and lists prices ten cents and twenty five cents.

Jurors Acquit Massillon Driver in Drinking Case

Allen T. Jordan, 45, of 415 Albright Street, was found innocent by an eight women and four men jury on a charge of driving while under the influence. Jurors deliberated two hours and twelve minutes before the verdict. Jordan was arrested June 17 by the state highway patrol.

Jordan Albright St State Highway Patrol

Mrs Ferguson Dies After Illness in East Liverpool

Mrs Florence Davis of 418 Tuscarawas Street W returns home from East Liverpool where she was summoned by the illness and death of her sister in law Mrs Thomas P Ferguson. Surviving are husband Si las daughter two grandchildren and Mrs Davis Burial was in Riverview Cemetery.

Carawas East Liverpool Thomas P. Ferguson

Former Carroll Official Succumbs

Ross Raymond Moore 84, former mayor of Sherrodsville and deputy registrar, died Tuesday at Carroll County Infirmary. Born in Washington County Pennsylvania, he moved to Carrollton 25 years ago and taught school. He was a member of Harsh Reformed Church. Surviving: brother Robert Moore, Sherrodsville, and sister Mrs Milton Page, Carrollton. Services Thursday at 2 p.m. Baxter funeral home. Rev. J. H. Longsworth officiating. Burial Zion Cemetery.

Sherrodsville Ross Raymond Moore Carroll County Washington County Carrollton Moore Harsh Reformed Church Robert Moore Milton Page Baxter Funeral Home J. H. Longsworth Zion Cemetery

Service Schedule for Mill and Studer Families

Obituary style service schedule lists Mrs William B Mills Jacob Walther parlors burial at St Jacob s Cemetery Alph W Studer Thursday 1 30 p m Schneeberger parlors burial Grandview Cemetery at Strasburg Joseph E O Dell Thursday 1 30 p m Arnold parlors burial West Lawn Cemetery Frederick W Miner Thursday 2 30 p m Lewis Greenho parlors burial North Canton Cemetery and is presented in a plain obituary notice form.

William B. Mills Jacobs-Walther St. Jacob’s Cemetery Alph W. Studer Schneeberger Grandview Cemetery Strasburg Joseph E. O’dell Arnold Westlawn Cemetery Frederick W. Miner Lewis & Greenho North Canton Cemetery

Alliance Air Reserve Flight Forms Here

Alliance officials say the 9519th Volunteer Air Reserve Training Squadron will organize an Alliance flight starting Tuesday. An organizational meeting at the American Legion Weybrecht Post will discuss plans open to about 75 local reserve officers and airmen. Maj. Paul W. Albrecht of Canton will attend. the Alliance unit will join the Canton headquarters unit.

Alliance 9519Th Volunteer Air Reserve Charles C. Weybrecht American Legion Legion Air Force Reserve Paul W. Albrecht Canton

Alliance Judge Pledges Jail for Speed Over 50

In Alliance, Judge Harry Wykoff warned that speeding over 50 is jail worthy as Kenneth V. Knoll, 25, pleaded not guilty to speeding 65 mph. Knoll, arrested on S Union Ave, held on $100 bond awaiting trial. Another traffic case saw Joseph A. Contrucci, 27, fined $5 and costs for failure to yield.

Repository Bureaulliance Alliance Harry Wykoff Kenneth V. Knoll E. Beeched Knoll S. Union Ave Joseph A. Contrucci E. Grant St Stark County Freeburg Rd Route 62

Akron Gas Rates Increase For All Users

Akron announces higher gas rates with the first 500 cubic feet priced at 88 cents. Additional 1000 cubic feet now costs 55 cents, up from 50 cents, affecting all customers.

Akron

Mrs J H Reifsnyder dies after three months illness

Mrs Matilda Reifsnyder wife of John H Reifsnyder died at home 918 Herbert pl NW after an illness of three months She was 71 born West Brookfield had lived in Canton 68 years She was a charter member and past president of Canton Eagles Auxiliary and a member of Molly Pitcher Council Daughters of America Surviving husband two daughters five sons a brother a sister 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild Services by Daniel Kratzer will be held Friday at 2 pm in Welch funeral home Burial in Westlawn Cemetery Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm

Matilda Reifsnyder John H. Reifsnyder Herbert Pl West Brookfield Canton Canton Eagles Auxiliary Molly Pitcher Frank E. Whitmer Thomas M. Rose Gladford Wilbur Ralph Donald Jack Reifsnyder Joan Dornhecker Marion Ind Fred Stryker Massillon Daniel Kratzer Welch Funeral Westlawn

Infant Owen G Bing II Burial Today at Calvary Cemetery

Private services were held today at Williams funeral home for two day old Owen G Bing II who died this morning in Mercy Hospital. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery. The infant was the son of Mr and Mrs Owen G Bing of 435 Market area. Survived by grandparents Mr and Mrs Andrew J Bing of Canton and Mr and Mrs Charles Whitman of North Canton.

Williams Funeral Owen G. Bing II Mercy Hospital Calvary Cemetery Owen G. Bing 435 Market Area Andrew J. Bing Canton Charles Whitman North Canton

Infant Paul E Mitchell Services Held At Jack Funeral Home

Services for Paul Eugene Mitchell ten weeks old were set for today at 2 p m at Jack funeral home with Rev E M Mortensen officiating. Burial will follow in Westlawn Cemetery. The infant died Tuesday at Little Flower Hospital. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Paul Mitchell of 1445 Superior Ave NE.

Jack Funeral Home Paul Eugene Mitchell Paul Mitchell Superior Ave NE E. M. Mortensen Westlawn Little Flower Hospital

Alliance Man Skiles Dies After Illness at 83

Lawrence Wayne Skiles 83 of 547 E Market St Alliance died at Sun Valley Rest Home at 11 30 p m Tuesday after a six week illness. Born in Columbiana he lived here 44 years, arriving from Leetonia. He operated Alliance Delivery Service 32 years before retiring in 1938 due to ill health. Survived by widow Bertha, daughter Mrs William L Bissler of Canton, sister Mrs Lina Fullwhiter of Canfield, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Body sent to Sharer funeral home.

Alliance Lawrence Wayne Skiles E. Market St Sun Valley Columbiana Leetonia Skiles Alliance Delivery Service Bertha Skiles William L. Bissler Canton Lina Fullwhter Canfield Sharer Funeral Home

Newcomerstown Infant Reginald A Sterns Dies

Reginald Alan Sterns five month old son of Mr and Mrs Willie Arthur Sterns died at 3 45 am today at the home of his great grandparents Mr and Mrs George Williams He is survived by two brothers Gerger Arden and Victor Royden Sterns and by grandparents Mr and Mrs Albert Martin of Canton and Mrs Rebecca Sterns of Newcomerstown Graveside services are set for Thursday at 1 pm in West Lawn Cemetery with Rev J H Bradbury officiating.

Newcomerstown Reginald Alan Sterns Willie Arthur Sterns George Williams Gerger Arden Victor Royden Sterns Albert Martin Canton Rebecca Sterns West Lawn Cemetery J. H. Bradbury

Warren L Schultz Dies Amid Local Duties

Warren L. Schultz 60 of 286th St SW Massillon died at home. Former trust officer and director of Ohio Merchants Trust Co. born in Dalton. Earlier assistant cashier at Massillon State Bank. Director of Ideal Co. Active in Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church and Collinwood Masons. Survived by widow Helen. Services Friday 2 p.m. Gordon Shaidnagle Hollinger Funeral Home. Burial Massillon Cemetery mausoleum. Calling Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.

Massillon Warren L. Schultz Gordon- Shaidnagle-Hollinger Otto R. Gerber Massillon Cemetery

Medical Arts Building Project Planned at Warren

A $250000 medical arts building with thirty offices is to begin construction in about two months in Warren. The project aims for a completion date next July.

Warren Medical Arts

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