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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1950

Page

20

Mrs Jennie J Nicholls Dies After Long Illness at 60s

Mrs. Jennie J Nicholls of 1406 Logan NW wife of E N Nicholls superintendent at Hercules Motors Corp died Saturday evening after a long illness. Born in Summitville she lived here 40 years and with Nicholls celebrated 40th wedding anniversary last October. She attended Lisbon public schools and was a member of First Presbyterian Church and the Women’s Missionary Society. Surviving besides her husband is a sister Miss Mary Elizabeth Johnston of Canton. Rev Orville Briner will conduct services Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Schneeberger funeral home. Burial will be Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Monday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.

Jennie J. Nicholls Logan E. N. Nicholls Hercules Motors Corp Summitville Nicholls Robert Johnston Lisbon Mr. Nicholls

Frank J Self 41 Canton resident dies after long illness

Frank J Self 41 of Sherman Church Rd Canton died Saturday afternoon at Aultman Hospital after a long illness. Born in Georgia he lived in Canton 19 years and is survived by wife Permelia a son Frank J Self Jr and daughters Barbara Jean and Sandra Kay all of Canton. Four sisters and three brothers survive. He worked as a millwright for Spun Steel division of Automatic Steel Products Inc. Services Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Jack Funeral Home conducted by Rev Thomas Murphy. Burial Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday and Monday 7 to 9 p.m.

Frank J. Self Sherman Church Rdl Aultman Hospital Georgia Canton Permelia Frank J. Self Jr Barbara Jean Sandra Kay George William Frazer Self Oakland Calif Margaret Spivy Richville Ada Messer Young Harris Irene Brasill May Hamil Spun Steel Division Automatic Steel Products, Inc Jack Funeral Home Thomas Murphy The Grove U. B Forest Hill Cemetery

Mrs Lillian Cox 77 dies in Massillon former Killbuck resident

Mrs Lillian Cox 77 of Massillon formerly of Killbuck died Friday after a short illness. Widow of John Cox she leaves a son Lester of Miami Fla who cannot attend the funeral. Services set for Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Killbuck Methodist Church with Rev Russell Lee. Burial in Killbuck Cemetery. Friends may call Elliott-Myers funeral home Monday night to Wednesday noon.

Killbuck Lillian Cox Massillon John Cox Lester Miami Fla Killbuck Methodist Church Russell Lee Cox Killbuck Cemetery Elliott- Myers Funeral Home

Stanley Simpson dies at 88 co inventor of Stanley Steamer

Napoleon B. Simpson, longtime Stanley Steamer chief mechanic and co inventor of the Stanley Steamer, died after a long illness at 88 in San Rafael California. He helped develop the differential gear and was working on a new valve when he fell ill. He was a native of Woonsocket Rhode Island. Survivors include his daughter Eva Baker of Boston and son Stanley Simpson of San Francisco.

San Rafael Calif Napoleon B. Simpson Carl Stanley Stanley Simpson San Francisco Stanley Newton Mass Simpson Woonsocket, R. I Eva Baker Boston

Pennsylvania Crackup Injures Two Ohio G I s

A private plane crashed at Bedford airport injuring two Army Reserve enlisted men bound for Ohio. Pilot Pfc. Arnold Tiesche of Canfield suffered a fractured jaw and chin with a severely cut finger. passenger Corp. Bert Brothers of Youngstown sustained minor head injuries. Both are stationed at Ft. Meade, Md. The men had hired the plane near the army camp and tried to regain altitude.

Bedford Army Reserve Ohio Arnold Tiesche Canfield Corp Bert Brothers Youngstown Ft. Meade Tiesche Army Camp Pfc

Rites for Charles Duell Scheduled for Tuesday

Services for Charles H. Shorty Duell 58 of 1235 Minerva Ct NW will be Tuesday at 1 30 p m in Spiker funeral home Rev Dennis Foreman to officiate with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery Friends may call after 3 p m Monday Duell a World War I veteran died early Saturday in Cleveland General Hospital after a long illness He was born in Ashland but lived much of his life in Canton He worked for The Hoover Co and was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Surviving are two daughters Mrs Betty Brown and Mrs Mildred Hauter of the residence a son Charles in the navy his mother Mrs Hattie Duell of Canton three brothers Fred Edward and Frank and three sisters Mrs Maggie Shuey Mrs Gertrude Gonser and Mrs Minnie Dickey all of Canton and six grandchildren

Charles H Shorty) Duell Minerva Ct NW Spiker Dennis Foreman Forest Hill Cemetery Duell Cleveland Crime General Hospital Ashland Canton Hoover Co American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Betty Brown Mildred Hauter Charles Duell Navy Hattie Duell Fred Edward Frank Maggie Shuey Gertrude Gonser Minnie Dickey

Evan Wallace Former Painter Hero Dies at 72

Evan Wallace 72, of Sacramento California, formerly of Canton, died Thursday. A lifelong painter and paperhanger, he is survived by three sons Robert Harrold and Harry and three daughters Mrs. Mangus Mrs. Stalder and Mrs. Milligan and several grandchildren.

Evan Wallace Sacramento Calif John Mangus RD 6 North Canton Canton California Chester Stalder Elmer Milligan Robert Harrold Los Angeles Harry Chicago

Memorial service schedule and corrections listed

Funeral and burial details for many individuals are listed with dates, times, and locations across multiple funeral homes. A correction notes a daughter's name misprint as Esther Levengood instead of Evelyn Levengood, and family notices include graveside services in Dayton, Canal Fulton, Forest Hill, West Lawn, and other cemeteries with associated parlor services in Arnold Spiker Schneeberger and Deckman homes. Names include Yohe, Douglas, Kimmick, Riess, Berger, McIntire, Garster, Smith, Dantz, Welsch, Miller, McGill, Kuhn, Garster, Schnabel, Page, Mokodean, Kesel, Willis, Pryor, Khourey, Lipely, Slawson, Neiswonger, Hosmer, Ciotti, DeJohn, Stevenson, Maxhimer, Sheppard, Ray, Simat, Hines, Wiles, Allen, and others.

Eva H. Douglas Spiker Northlawn Esther Levengood Tuscon, Ariz Evelyn Levengood George H. Kimmick Arnold Canal Fulton Samuel D. Riess Wackerly Warstler Daniel M. Berger Westlawn Linton T. McIntire Schneeberger Forest Hill Cemetery Verl Z. Garster Myers Funeral Home Alliance West Lawn Friends Funeral Home Etta Mae Dantz Swigart Funeral Home Hank McAdams Canal Fulton Union Cemetery John Welsch St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Strasburg RD 2 Dover

Common Pleas Petitions Include Damages Over Teeth and Dissolution

In Canton Common Pleas petitions Ella Moore of 330 Broad Ave NW sues Dr. Paul E. Stratton of 816 Market Ave N for 2500 dollars over a faulty false teeth set. James L. Waechter of 615 Tuscarawas St. W. sues Charles and Irene Waechter of 710 Shorth Ave NW for dissolution of partnership and 360 dollars on a note. Also listed are Delmer H. Youngen 21 of RD 1 Sugarcreek and Maylou Dowler 20 of RD 6 North Canton, and George Daniel Grell 22 of 3705 2nd St SE with Donna Louise Hehr 19 of 2308 Tuscarawas St E.

Jack E. Stevenson Bryan Ave Marina Garcia Winfield Way Howard F. Maxhimer Dalton Helen Madalyn Walters 7Th St North Canton Joe L. Sheppard Walnut Ave Erma M. Monroe 8Th St James D. Ray 16Th St Phyllis A. Nauman Bellflower Pete Simat Canton Marie Henke Milner Ella Moore Broad Ave NW Paul E. Stratton Market Ave N James L. Waechter Tuscara St W Charles and Irene Waechter Shorth Ave NW Delmer H. Youngen Sugarcreek Maylou Dowler George Daniel Grell 2Nd St SE Donna Louise Hehr Tuscarawas St E

Divorces Granted for Several Couples Across Cities

Divorces granted involving William F Steed of 814 West Main Street Louisville and Mabel Steed of 608 East Main Street Alliance Willis Eugene Dollins of Albright West Virginia and Marian Louise Downes of Box 258 Waynesburg Bernard Haidet of Route 1 Louisville and Delores Haidet of 414 North Rockhill Avenue Alliance Paul Barber of Davenport Iowa and Beverly Barber of Route 1 East Complete petition addresses listed with each divorce.

William F. Steed W. Mainst Louisville Mabel Steed E. Mainst Alliance Willis Eugene Dollins Albright W. Va Marian Louise Downes Box 258 Waynesburg Bernard Haidet Delores Haidet N. Rockhill Ave Paul Barber Davenport Beverly Barber East Canton

Birth announcements list shows multiple families in Aug and Aultman

Aug 11 notices list births for Barnett Stover Barker Wilfong Flad Danley Kindy Cathey Smith Moore Heichel Heil Turner Horning Werstler Magnello Andrews Caster Farber and a correction for Hayes address. Includes various local business ads and shop offers from the same period.

Aultman Stanley Kindy High Ave Clifford Cathey Jr Lawrence Rd Harry Smith Marier Joe Moore 6Th St John Heichel Ohio Louis Heil Park Joseph Turner Malvern Donald Horning Smith Duane Werstler Hartville Mike Magnello Edgefield Thomas Andrews Navarre Frank Caster 7Th Thom Farber Sandyville

Local Ads Place Price Emphasis on Used Cars and Services

J and J Motors advertises paying more for cars at 12th and Cherry NE. Maternity and surgical belts listed at 2107 31st NW. Falke's Antiques promotes late hours at 4018 12th NW extension. American Legion Greentown hosts banquets and dances with private parties. Akron Oxford 2816 ad offers absolute privacy by reservation. Mottas Bakery at 831 Cherry NE proclaims wedding and birthday cakes with Dial number 45452.

The American Legion Greentown Akron-Oxford Dial Mottas Bakery

Dogs Three Months Old Since July 1 Need Tags

County Dog Warden Nicholas J. DiSimone warned that dogs more than three months old since July 1 must have a license for the balance of the year. Licenses cost half price. males and spayed females 50 cents and females 1.50. The warden reported 258 complaints in July, 392 dogs impounded, 77 license violations, 70 dog bite cases investigated, and 53 strays placed in homes.

Nicholas J. DiSimone Joe Yoder

Russell J Burt Heads Bar Unit Executive and Members

Elson Weiler of Massillon announced Stark County Bar Association committees for 1950 51 with Russell J Burt named executive committee chair. Key chairs include Sherwood Ake unauthorized practice of law John E Miller grievance committee William Morris legal aid Charles S Weintraub nominating and Price Janson bar applicants.

Elson Weiler Massillon Stark County Bar Association Association Russell J. Burt Sherwood Ake John E. Miller William Morris Legal Aid Charles S. Weintraub Price Janson Mr. Weiler Richard B. Hardman Leo B. McMillen Paul M. Perkins Donald W. Raley Glenn W. Vogelgesang A. H. D’aurora Herman D. Emerman Sherlock H. Evans Edgar W. Jones Harry W. Schmuck James M. Aungst Leroy J. Contie

50 000 Miles a Season for Great Lakes Ore Vessel

A typical iron ore ship on the Great Lakes covers about 50 000 miles per season and hauls roughly 500 000 tons of ore. This indicates the heavy traffic and workload for such vessels during one navigation period.

Great Lakes

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