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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1951

Page

2

Missing four after revocation of civil rights bail fund

Four aliens remained unaccounted for as the government intensified action against the Civil Rights Congress bail fund, named as a Red front. A total of 39 individuals face deportation for Communist ties after $110,000 in bail was revoked. Five have left the country with approval, others surrendered, while four named defendants Chiotakis Busch Veloudos and Tsakaranos were missing despite attorney plans to surrender.

New York Civil Rights Congress Congress Sylvester J.ryan C.R.C Justice Department Communist Party Michael Chiotakis Willy Busch Antonios Veloudos Stratis Tsakaran

No Driver's Permit Crash Leads to Jail

An 18 year old Hartville man Edwin N Starcher was fined 50 dollars and costs and sentenced to 10 days in Stark County jail for driving without a license after a three vehicle collision on Route 44 just north of Route 619. A passenger David J Cox 16 suffered minor abrasions while truck drivers Julius H Lewis 39 and Hubert S Hillman 39 were uninjured. State police said Starcher left the scene.

Hartville Stark County Louisville Edwin N. Starcher RD 2 Starcher David J. Cox Julius H. Lewis 13Th St Hubert S. Hillman Gibbs

Income Tax Debate Favors Five Month Delay

A city council committee urged delaying any definite income tax action until after January. The report recommended a general educational program, cited Canton’s solvency, and explored revenue options with hopes the state legislature might help municipalities. Several officials urged a yes or no stance, while others favored voter decision and public confidence before any tax move.

T Hat Canton Sterling Scanlon Baker van Nostran

Weather Report and Canton tax discussion summary

Fair and cool this afternoon and tonight with a low around 50. Sunday fair and warmer with a high near 70. Ohio temperatures across cities show generally clear skies, highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s, and a few spots with rain. Canton year data notes 74-52, almanac figures and tax referendum debate outline a proposed 5 mill income tax with about $1 million yield last year and a $11.6 million capital-improvement plan, plus administration details for a new tax department.

Canton and Vicinity U. S. Weather Bureau Akron-Canton Ohio International News Service C. G. Andrus Mercury Canton Associated Press Akron Bismarck Boston Buffalo Chicago Clay Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dayton Denver Detroit Fort Worth Indianapolis Jacksonville Los Angeles Louisville Miami St. P New Orleans New York Pittsburgh San Francisco Tampa Toledo Tucson Washington Wilson Snyder Davis Youngstown Canton Committee

Cadets Named in Historic Military Cheating Scandal

The Black Knights of the Hudson face general discharges after a cheating ring spread through the academy’s football program. About 80 cadets confessed, with several graduates now officers. Some undergrads may appeal to Maj. Gen. Irving, while the team plans to play its 10-game schedule despite expulsions. Coach Klark fled the academy as the scandal broke.

Black Knights Hudson Selective Service Army Academy West Point Frederick A. Irving James B. Leer Academy Public Information Washington Korea Frank Pace Truman Collins Col. Leer Col Earl Klark

Peace Talks and 38th Parallel Debate At Kaesong

July 27 marked another peace talk moment as the 20th session was slated for 11 a.m. Local officials reported the Chinese and North Korean Reds defiantly denying UN maps and insisting the 38th parallel logic fails. Nam Il rejected Joy map proposals while Joy noted Chinese border incursions near the Kaesong neutral zone and UN staff housing slight distance from the talks site.

E.S.T Tokyo Yalu Kaesong Pyongyang Yangin River 38Th Parallel North Korea China U.N Nam Il Red C. Turner Joy United Nations Nam Joy

Hewell jailed after assault over loan

In Falls City Nebraska H A Hewell demanded a loan from C B Sheehan. He struck Sheehan with a shoe, kicked him from a railroad section hand car and dumped a bucket of cold water on him. Hewell received 15 days in jail.

Falls City Neb H. A. Hewell C. B. Sheehan Hewell Sheehan

Trial Muskus Defense Presents No Sign Language Claim

Muskus testified there was no sign language and described walking to him and talking about plans. He repeated the earlier account of the fight that killed LeMasters, claiming LeMasters kicked, they argued for two hours, LeMasters grabbed a beer bottle, and he struck LeMasters twice. Sandra disputed witnessing the fatal quarrel and said she was briefly in the room during the fight. The couple showed little recognition in court as trial resumed after cross examination. defense rested after 2:30 p.m. and a rebuttal witness was to be called next.

Muskus LeMasters Sandra Rossetti Samuel Krugliak

Emil J Kobbe dies after heart seizure in Canton home

Emil J Kobbe died Friday afternoon at his home 3519 11th St SW after a heart seizure. Born in Switzerland 66 years ago he had lived in Canton since 1910 and worked 26 years as a toolmaker for Hercules Motors. He belonged to the Swiss Country Club and Swiss Benefit Society. Survivors include his widow Mina C Kobbe a son Walter E Kobbe a sister in Switzerland and one grandchild. Services Monday at 1 pm in Farmer & Clevenger funeral home. Swiss Benefit Society services tonight at 8.

Emil Joseph Kobbe 11Th St Switzerland Canton Kobbe Hercules Motors Corp Swiss Country Club Swiss Benefit Society Mina C. Kobbe Walter E. Kobbe Ernest Bobmer C. H. Wingert E.S.T Farmer & Clevenger Craig F. Barnett Edgar E. English Paul H B. W. Holsing Walter L. Moock Ralph H. McArtor

Jap Politicians On Way Home

Eight members of the Japanese parliament return home after a three month study of American government methods. Kiichi Aichi says they found American feeling toward Japan better than expected and notes MacArthur is missed though Ridgway promises no change in U S policy. Tadao Kuraishi leads the mission and eyes a future era of world peace with the United States.

Los Angeles America State Department Kiichi Aichi House of Councillors Japan Gen. Ridgway Tadao Kuraishi Washington United States

Douglas criticizes Truman on judge nominations

Senator Douglas says President Truman made court selections without his knowledge or consent and without consulting the backers who recommended stronger candidates. He notes he does not attack the nominee as a person but objects to the selection process. Senator Gillette previously opposed a nomination for Iowa due to similar concerns about method over merit.

Truman Drucker Douglas Gillette Senate Carroll O. Switzer Iowa

Mrs Lambright Dies After Six Week Illness in Canton

Mrs W K Lambright a lifelong Canton resident died Friday night at her 1235 Worley Ave NW home after a six week heart illness. She was 74 and wife of Wilfred K Lambright. Active in church music and lodge affairs, she belonged to Calvary Presbyterian Ruth Bible Class Canton Chapter of the Eastern Star Nazir Caldron Caldr on Glee Club Daughters of Union Veterans Betsy Ross quartet and Ladies of the G A R. Golden wedding anniversary was celebrated in May 1949. Survived by husband daughter Mrs Mary E Acker of Roseville NJ son Wilfred K Lambright Jr of Lincoln Park Mich sister Mrs Clara Carpenter Canton and three grandchildren. Funeral services Monday at 3 p m in Farmer & Clevenger funeral home E S T with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling hours tonight 7–9 and Sunday 2–4 and 7–9 p m Daughters of Union Veterans will hold services Sunday at 7 p m and Eastern Star at 7 30 p m.

Cora Anna Lambright Canton Worley Ave Wilfred K. Lambright Calvary Presbyterian Church Ruth Bible Class The Eastern Star Nazir Caldron Caldron Glee Club Daughters of Union Veterans Betsy Ross Quartet G.A.R Lambright Mary E. Acker Roseville N. J Wilfred K. Lambright Jr Lincoln Park Mich Clara Carpenter John B. Barker Farmer & Clevenger Funeral E.S.T Forest Hill Cemetery Funeral Home

Obituary: Mrs Lulu May Lowe Dies at 73 in Cleveland

Mrs Lulu May Lowe widow of James E. Lowe died Friday afternoon at her daughter Mrs R T Stedman’s home in Canton. She was 73 and the last of her family, a lifelong Cleveland resident who moved to Canton two years ago. Survivors include two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Body at Spiker Funeral Home, to be taken to DeVannd Funeral Home Cleveland for service Monday at 12:30 p m EST Rev Earl B Anthony officiating. Burial at Woodland Cemetery. Call at DeVannd parlors after 2 p m Sunday.

Lulu May Lowe James E. Lowe R. T. Stedman Ridgerd Lowe Cleveland Canton Spiker Funeral DeVannd Euclidave E.S.T Earl B. Anthony Woodland Cemetery

Mrs Pettay Dies at 39 in Massillon Home

Mrs John T Pettay 39 wife of John T Pettay died Friday at 3350 Lincoln Way E Massillon She lived most of her life in Canton Survived by husband daughter Patricia son John Pettay parents Mr and Mrs Albert Ewart Wilkinsburg Pa three sisters and four brothers Funeral services Monday 1 30 p m Spiker funeral home with Rev P H Welshimer in charge Burial Forest Hill Cemetery Friends may call after 2 p m Sunday

Bernice Mae Pettay Canton Lincoln Wy E Massillon John T. Pettay Mary Bowles Evelyn Hiller Waynesburg Pearl Weissenstein Wilkinsburg Roy Donald Albert Arthur Ewart Pittsburgh Spiker E.S.T P. H. Welshimer Forest Hill Cemetery

Death of Alex Rice in Canton at 83

Alex Rice died Friday afternoon in Canton at age 83. A Cambridge native, he moved to Canton in June to live with his son James L. Rice of 1327 Logan Ave NW. He was a stationary engineer for 50 years and a member of First Methodist Church Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite in Cambridge. Survivors besides his widow Nancy Kitty Wilson include two brothers C C Rice of Cambridge and Logan Rice of Guthrie Center Indiana five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The body is at the Schneeberger funeral home.

Alex Rice Canton Cambridge James L. Rice Loganave Mr. Rice First Methodist Church Masonic Lodge Scottish Rite Nancy “Kitty” Wilson C. C. Rice Logan Rice Guthrie Center

Funeral services planned at Bundy parlors in Cambridge

A funeral notice states the deceased will be sent to Bundy parlors in Cambridge where services will be held Monday afternoon and burial will take place there.

Cambridge

Frank R Richardson dies after long illness at 73

Frank R Richardson of Yoder’s Trailer Court North Industry Canton died Friday afternoon at Aultman Hospital after a four year illness. A stone cutter formerly with Canton Cut Stone Co. he was 73 born in Portland Connecticut. Survived by widow Sidoan Richardson daughter Ruth Barth Canton brother A P Richardson Deland Florida sisters Kate Griswold Weathersfield Connecticut Florence Bailey Portland six grandchildren two great grandchildren Services Monday 2:30 pm in Welch funeral home Rev Harold Henniger burial Forest Hill Cemetery calling hours Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 pm

Frank R. Richardson Yoder North Industry Aultman Hospital Richardson Portland Conn Canton Cut Stone Co Sidoan Richardson Ruth Barth Canton A. P. Richardson Deland, Fla Kate Griswold

Twin sons of Rudy and Mary Kager Die in Mercy Hospital

On the day old twin boys of Mr and Mrs Rudy Kager of 113 Janet Court SE died this morning at Mercy Hospital. Surviving are a brother Michael of home and grandparents Moses Joseph and Mrs Mary Kager of Canton. Services are Monday at 1 p.m. in Jack funeral home with burial at Warstler Cemetery.

Rudy Kager Janet Ct Mercy Hospital Michael Home Moses Joseph Mary Kager Canton

Requiem High Mass for Robert H Menegay in Louisville

Robert H Menegay 47 former Ohio State representative and Louisville postmaster died Thursday night in Mercy Hospital after an illness since May. A Requiem High Mass will be sung Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Louis Catholic Church Louisville with Rev Fr Paul Dehnke officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers are L C Koehn E C Lair D E Lothamer Howard D Neel H J Shoemaker and C Q Zahner. Body at Stier Funeral Home with calling hours Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. He resided on N Chapel St Louisville and had been ill with a heart malady. he had been appointed postmaster earlier in the year but resigned due to ill health.

St. Louis Louisville Robert H. Menegay Ohio State Paul Dehnke L. C. Koehn E. C. Lair D. E. Lothamer Howard D. Neel H. J. Shoemaker C. Q. Zahner Stier Funeral Home Menegay N. Chapel St Mercy Hospital

William W Geis 63 dies in car carbon monoxide intake

William W Geis 63 of 706 Fair Ave NE auto and sign painter died from carbon monoxide inhalation in his locked car, authorities said Despondent in recent days he leaves a widow Audra Geis a daughter Mrs Wayne Hair Canton a brother Charles Geis Mentor two sisters Mrs Fannie Bichsel Massillon Mrs Etta Kinsey Massillon and four grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 1 30 p m Linn Hert funeral home with Rev John Scott officiating burial East Avenue Cemetery viewing tonight 7 to 9 and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m.

Philadelphia William W. Geis Fair Ave NE E.S.T Linn- Hert John Scott East Avenue Geis Wa H. E. Reed Dennison West High Street Audra Geis Wayne Hair Canton Charles Geis Mentor Fannie Bichsel New Philadelphia Etta Kinsey Massillon

Russell D Hair Contractor Dies in Canton Ohio

Russell D Hair a Canton general building contractor and Hair Construction Co owner died Friday in Mercy Hospital after an extended illness. Born in Stark County 53 years ago he lived in Canton since 1935 and remained active in management until May 11. He belonged to Trinity Lodge F and AM Scottish Rite Tadmor Temple Akron Fairmount Park United Presbyterian Church Eagles Lodge Home Builders Association. Survived by wife Frances two sons Douglas and Russell a daughter Wanda two brothers and a sister and his father. Funeral at Jacobs Waltner Monday 10:30 a.m. with Trinity Lodge services at 7 p.m. Burial in Navarre Uniontawn Cemetery. Calling hours Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Russell D. Hair Fairmount Blvd Hair Construction Co Mercy Hospital Stark County Canton Mr. Hair Trinity Lodge F.&a.m Scottish Rite Tadmor Temple of Akron Fairmount Park United Presbyterian Church Eagles Lodge Home Builders Association Frances Hair Douglas Russell Hair Wanda Williams Wayne Hair Walter Kusel Buffalo N. Y Scott Hair Jacobs-Waltner C. O. Armstrong Uniontawn Cemetery Navarre

Joseph Townsend Dies At 60 In Canton Home

Joseph F Townsend a noted mechanical engineer in steel died at his Canton home 710 24th st NE after a long illness. He retired 14 years ago and worked with Rotary Steel Detroit Columbia Steel Elyria Republic Steel Massillon Beaumont Iron Works Texas and Fuller Engineering in Europe. He leaves widow C Dell Townsend brother John E Townsend niece Mrs John Beazle nephew Robert Townsend and parents the late Cort Townsend. Services Monday at Arnold funeral home at 1 30 pm EST burial East Fair Street Cemetery New Philadelphia. Friends may call Sunday after 2 pm.

Joseph F. Townsend United States Europe 24Th St Townsend Rotary Steel Co Detroit Columbia Steel Co Elyria Republic Steel Corp Massillon Beaumont Iron Works Texas Fuller Engineering Corp New Philadelphia High School C. Dell Townsend John E. Townsend John Beazle Robert Townsend Canton Cort Townsend Arnold Funeral Home E.S.T East Fair Street New Philadelphia

Service Schedule for Raymond E Clapper and Others

Monday service at 1 30 p m EST at Williams par lors with Rev John B Barker. Burial Westlawn Cemetery. Eagles service tonight at 7. He was a member of the National Engineers. Mrs James Livsey Sunday 2 p m EST Schneeberger par lors. Burial Newman Creek Cemetery. Elvin Hannahs Monday 1 p m EST Welch parlors Rev Willard I Hackenberg in charge. Burial Forest Hill Cemetery.

Raymond E. Clapper E.S.T Williams John B. Barker Westlawn Cemetery The National Engineers James Livsey Schneeberger Newman Creek Cemetery Elvin Hannahs Welch Willard I. Hackenberg Forest Hill Cemetery

Teen earns three stripes in air force career start

Nineteen year old Jer sey City native Joseph Slawsky 21 earns sergeant rank as he begins air force service with three stripes. He is a teletype decoding expert who demonstrated skills for Washington officials last June and will report to Sampson Air Force Base New York for basic drill. He plans a 30 year career and expects ribbing for starting at the top.

N. J Air Force Joseph Slawsky Slawsky Jersey City Air Force Headquarters Washington Transmitter Equipment Manufacturing Co New York Sampson Air Force Base

Brief Illness Fatal To Mrs H T Roberts

Mrs Mary G Roberts 62 of 810 Bellflower SW Canton died Friday night at Aultman Hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage. A Pittsburgh native, she lived in Canton 35 years, was a St Josephs Catholic Church member, widow of H T Roberts, and mother of James R Roberts WHBC program director, Frank J Roberts, Paul L Roberts, Mary Martha Roberts, and Thomas F McRoberts. Funeral 9 30 a m Monday at St Josephs. burial Calvary Cemetery. friends may call Farmer and Clevenger funeral home.

Mary G. Roberts Bellflower James R. Roberts WHBC Aultman Hospital Roberts Canton Pittsburgh St. Joseph’s Catholic Church H. T. Roberts Frank J Paul L. Roberts The Home Mary Martha Roberts Thomas F. McRoberts Massillon

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U.S. Attorney General Jay Biesser Rockville J. W. Wisner Bureau of Internal Revenue Treasury Frerichs Weather Report Don Dhnstorts PT Ae Emil J. Kobbe W. K. Lambright Dr. J. Lieberman Optometrist E.tuse Kager Twins Jack Funeral Home Warstler Cemetery Joseph Townsend WHK WGAR WTAM American National Mutual Columbia NPM Navy Hour Harmony Rangers Ews Vincent Lopes Preston Sellars Strom Vaughn Monres Arrors Vaughn Monres Gene Autry FBI Magnificent Montague Philip Marlowe Hawaii Bob Ray Lombardoland Bob and Ray Chicago Theater Bob and Ray Moonlight Gardens Grand Ole Opry Manning Otto Thurn Shamrock Joe Mulvihill Otto Thorn Mulvihill Wwnbk WEWS Sammy Kaye Faye Emerson WXEL Grant Wilson Jimmy Rogers Tuscarawas St. Joseph’s Church Calvary Cemetery Farmer & Clevenger Funeral Home Tune In Wand Daily Akron Baptist Temple Bryant Gas A. W. Baum Clarendon Ave Midland Television U.S Canada Public Admiral TV Mart Fulton Road
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