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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1950

Page

2

Military chiefs from 12 nations to meet in London

General Omar Bradley announced that the 12 North Atlantic Treaty nations will convene in London next Tuesday to advance western defense prep. Key issues include German participation in the defense program and the possible appointment of General Dwight Eisenhower as supreme commander. The U.S. will be represented by Admiral Forrest Sherman as talks follow Washington discussions between Truman and Attlee on rapid European rearmament.

Washington Omar Bradley U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff London Germany Dwight Eisenhower Bradley North Atlantic Council of Deputies Council of Deputies Eisenhower U. S Truman Attlee U.S Adm Forrest P. Sherman Naval Operations

Services Arranged for Three Victims of Train Crash

Three men died when their car crashed into a Pennsylvania train at Louisville Chapel It crossing. Wilbur R. Cleckner of Louisville Sears manager, Ronald J. Hurst of New Philadelphia, and Anthony J. Rocco of University Heights Cleveland are named. Services and burial plans are announced, with details on locations, times, and surviving relatives. The men had been returning from a hunting trip.

Pennsylvania Chapel It Crossing Louisville

Stark County subdivisions announce EW tax millage rates

Auditor Joe Yoder announced Friday the EW tax millage rates for all Stark County subdivisions. All rates have been approved by the Ohio Department of Taxation. The list lists each subdivision with its specific millage rate.

Stark County Joe Yoder Ohio Department of Taxation Yoder

Weather Outlook for Canton and Ohio

Weather forecast from U S Weather Bureau Akron Canton Airport calls for partly cloudy and warmer conditions this afternoon tonight and Sunday with highs near 85 this afternoon and 40 Sunday and lows near 20 tonight Ohio forecast notes occasional sunshine cool breezes and fair weather continuing with highs 32 to 36 and lows in the lower 20s tomorrow partly cloudy and warmer temperatures 40 to 45 Forecasts expect the Ohio River to crest at 57 feet near Cincinnati Monday if conditions hold after Thursday's heavy snowfall.

Canton U.S. Weather Bureau Akron-Canton Ohio International News Service A. S. Kremetsmo Cincinnati

Midwest Storm Relents with Snow and Flood Tide Threats

The storm eased across the Midwest with reduced winds and less snowfall, though lingering blizzards clogged highways. Northern Michigan reported up to 44 inches of snow, and hazardous driving persisted. Northern California saw light rain and possible flood damage, while the Sacramento and San Joaquin river deltas faced a seven foot tide and flood risks.

Associated Press Midwest Michigan Upper Great Lakes California Pacific Northwest Weather Bureau San Francisco San Joaquin Sacramento

Stark County youths head to Farm Bureau convention

Six Stark County youths left Columbus for a week long American Farm Bureau Federation convention in Dallas Texas. Thelma Taylor Ohio Farm Bureau director will lead the Ohio girls tour and Darwin Bryan will guide the boys. Attendees include Eileen Dawson Gene Saeger Leila Margaret Henning Geraldine Fallot and Richard Lotze.

Stark County Columbus American Farm Bureau Confederation Dallas Tex Thelma Taylor Stark County Group Ohio Farm Bureau Ohio Darwin Bryan Eileen Dawson Gene Saeger Louisville Leila Margaret Henning Paris Geraldine Fallot Richard Lotze Robertsville

Ban Tightened On War Goods

A new Commerce Department order bars American ships and planes from hauling war-useful goods to Russia and satellites. It covers weapons, atomic materials and strategic industrial products with immediate effect on world port traffic. Collector in Honolulu then held three ships until Red China cargo was unloaded. shipments to forbidden areas are blocked even via non Communist ports or airfields. The order, issued under the defense production act, follows a broader move last Sunday restricting all goods to Communist China Hong Kong and Macao without export licenses. Maj. Gen. Philip B. Fleming, transportation chief, announced the measures as part of steps to prevent material that could aid Communist armies from reaching Red areas. No licenses are being granted.

Commerce Department Honolulu Philip B. Fleming America Communist China Hong Kong Macao

More Stolen Property Recovered in Tuscarawas County

New Philadelphia December 9 Special More loot from Tuscarawas County burglaries has been recovered. Sheriff Paul Pancher reported 21 pieces of coal mine equipment valued at 250 dollars were sold at Reliable Junk Yard Uhrichsville by Calvin Hunt and Francis McMasters who received 21 dollars. Fred Helter identified the mine gear. Hunt McMasters confessed to 18 other robberies. Marvin Haney Linden tree 18 held after confessing to 10 burglaries and a raid on Harry Welker Feed Mill at Sandyville totaling 5 dollars.

New Philadelphia Tuscarawas County Paul Pancher Pancher Reliable Junk Yard Uhrichsville Calvin Hunt Francis McMasters RD 2 Fred Helter Hunt McMasters Marvin Haney Lindentree Harry Welker Sandyville

Guy Bonner Succumbs Former Canton Resident Dies

Guy Bonner, a former Canton resident long associated with Old Scioto Valley Supply Co, died Tuesday in Dayton. The Bonner family lived on a farm near Minerva before moving to Dayton three years ago. He had been in failing health for several years. Services and burial were held Thursday at Springfield. Survivors include his widow Rose Bonner and two sons Lamar Bonner, formerly with American Radiator and Standard Sanitary in Canton and now in Louisville, Ky, and Cedric Bonner of Dayton.

Guy Bonner Canton Scioto Valley Supply Co Dayton Bonner Minerva Springfield Rose Bonner Lamar Bonner American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corp Louisville, Ky Cedric Bonner

Carroll County Teachers Plan Annual Dinner Meeting

Carrollton news: The annual dinner meeting of the Carroll County school teachers and school board members is set for Tuesday at 6 30 p m in the local Methodist Church. B I Griffith research director of the Ohio Education Association will be speaker. New officers to be installed Scott Boggs president Velma Shotwell vice president and Dalia Hubbard secretary treasurer.

Carroll Carrollton Carroll County B. I. Griffith Ohio Education Association Scott Boggs Velma Shotwell Dalia Hubbard

Carrollton Choir to Present Christmas Vesper Service

The Carrollton Grade School Choir will perform its annual Christmas vesper at 3 p.m. Sunday in the local Methodist Church. Sponsored by the Carrollton Music Study Club, the program features seasonal songs and choral pieces.

Carrollton Carrollton Music Study Club

Three Month Rent Control Extension Moves Forward

Congress agrees on a three month extension of federal rent controls through March 31, with local option to continue through June. Senate and House conferees settle on a compromise keeping a Dec 31 current law date and delaying decisions to the new Congress beginning Jan 3. President Truman’s request for longer continuance supported by Maybank points to wage price policy bearing on rents.

Washington Senate Senate House House White House Truman Maybank South Carolina Conference Congress

Carroll Farm Institute Schedules Meetings

Carroll County farmer groups plan sessions next week with Steubenville guest Erritt Frame and Mt. Vernon guest Luke B. Biggs. Conotton Valley Schools head M. D. Hartzler speaks at Sherrodsville, aided by Rev. Riggle, County Agent Marhoover, and Rev. Longsworth. Perry Township hosts all day with Lloyd Wilson leading. Petersburg Institute opens at 10 a.m. Wednesday with a basket dinner at noon.

Carrollton Carroll County Four Farmer’s Institute Erritt Frame Steubenville Luke B. Biggs Mt. Vernon M. D. Hartzler Conotton Valley Sherrodsville Lloyd Riggle Rodney Marhoover J. H. Longsworth Perry Township Lloyd Wilson Petersburg Institute

U S Recovers 725134 In GI Loan Overcharge

The attorney general says it recovered 725134 for veterans overcharged in housing deals. Fines and court costs totaling 105240.74 were paid by lenders and others. Government won about 300 trials since 1948, with 2 652 cases pending. Most recoveries involved side payments by veterans.

Washington Attorney General’s Office

Pocket pick victim reports loss at McCrory's store

Anthony Zancaraskis of 216 5th Street SE told police Friday that his pocket was picked of a billfold containing 58 dollars and a 111 dollar payroll check while he shopped in McCrory's store at 227 Market Ave N.

Anthony Zancaraskis 5Th ‘St SE McCrory Market Ave N

Theft of $15 From Car Glove Compartment

Police were told early today that $15 was taken from the glove compartment of a car parked in the 100 block of Dewalt avenue Northwest. The report was filed by James M. McGrew of 817 Senecast Northeast Massillon.

Dewalt Ave James M. McGrew Senecast Massillon

Television Schedule Highlighting Evening Lineup

Television Saturday listings show John Kiernan at 7 30 Faye Emerson at 7 45 Ken Murray at 8 00 Frank Sinatra at 9 00 Sing Tt Again at 10 00 Polka Party WXEL 9 4 30 Western Film 5 30 Note Box 6 00 Beulah 6 30 Rowley News 6 45 Scoreboard 7 00 Beat the Clock 7 30 Stu Erwin Show 8 00 Paul Whiteman 8 30 Madison Sq Garden 11 00 W 12 30 News

John Kiernan Faye Emerson Ken Murray Frank Sinatra Stu Erwin Paul Whiteman Madison Sq. Garden

Married Couple Injured in Charleston Auto Mishap

BORGE A. Glock and his bride Mary Ruth Allensworth were hurt when their car ran off the road near Charleston to avoid a truck. They, married the prior Saturday in First Methodist Church, were en route to Sea Island, Ga. Mrs Glock, the more seriously hurt, remained in Charleston General Hospital until Friday night. The couple planned to leave the hotel once doctors discharge them. Mrs Allensworth is the daughter of Mrs C A Allensworth. Mr Glock is traffic manager for Enterprise Aluminum Co. at Massillon.

Borge A. Glock Mary Ruth Allensworth Charleston S. C

Korea unit hit by fire as 40 men hurt or killed

Friday night a Korea fire killed or wounded about 40 men of a unit. Thirty evacuees suffered frozen feet. the prisoner wore rubber-soled tennis sneakers. Maj. Gen. Robert H. Soule and Puerto Rican troops aided road defense near Hamhung.

Robert H. Soule Hamhung Almond 10Th Corp Hamhung-Hungnam U. N Marine Lemuel C. Shepherd Fleet Marine Forces Far East Joy Shepherd Arthur D. Strubble 7Th Fleet James Doyle Amphibious Group Hungnam

Humane Society Hears Talk on Child Neglect

Mrs. Martha Raley a probation officer spoke to the Stark County Humane Society on neglect of children. Mrs. Andrew Bryscie reported on distributing humane treatment literature to school children and 150 copies of Animal Life were obtained for Canton schools. Miss Margaret Eschilman was elected treasurer succeeding Mrs. Don P. Schmitt.

Martha Raley Court of Domestic Relations Stark County Humane Society Andrew Bryscie Columbus Humane Society Stark Society Animal Life Canton Margaret Eschilman Don P. Schmitt

Frie ndly grocer Franz Wagner dies at 85 in his home

Retired grocer Franz Wagner aged 85 died early today at 2824 6th St NW after age illness. He once ran a grocery at 4th and Cherry Ave NE before retirement. Survived by son Bruno Wagner of Canton six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Wife Josephine died in May 1949. Rev L S Hegnauer to officiate Monday at 1 30 p.m. Williams funeral home. Burial Ft Laurens Cemetery Bolivar. Visitation Sunday 2–4 and 7–9 p.m.

Franz Wagner 6Th St Mr. Wagner 4Th and Cherry Ave Bruno ,Wagner Canton Josephine Wagner Rev. L. S. Hegnauer Williams Ft. Laurens Bolivar

Death of W. N. Shorb at 73 in Northwest Akron

W. N. Shorb died Friday afternoon at his home 1132 Richard Pl NW at age 73 from a heart attack. A retired molder, he worked for McCurdy Foundry Co and was a longtime St. John’s Catholic Church member. Surviving are his widow Olivia F. Shorb, daughter Delbert Mitchell of Barberton, sons Clyde E. of Canton and Henry W. Shorb of Mogadore, brother A. Warren Shorb of Malvern, and six grandchildren. Requiem High Mass scheduled for Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Church with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Farmer & Clevenger funeral home Sunday 2–4 and 7–9 p.m.

Wilfried N. Shorb Richard Pl McCurdy Foundry Co St. John’s Catholic Church Olivia F. Shorb Delbert Mitchell Barberton Clyde E Canton Henry W. Shorb Mogadore A. Warren Shorb Malvern Farmer & Clevenger Funeral

Frank Genet 81 Found Dead in Canton Home

Frank Genet 81 longtime Massillon native and Canton resident died in his home at 312 Park Ave NW. A molder by trade and former maintenance man at Canton Engraving Co he retired seven years ago. Survived by widow two daughters two sisters a brother five grandchildren seven great grandchildren. Services Monday 2 p.m. at Reed Funeral Home with calling Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Burial in Northlawn Cemetery.

Frank Genet Park Ave Massillon Genet Canton Dennison Canton Engraving Co First Presbyterian Church Modern Woodmen Josephine Genet Rhea L. Steffy Kathryn Jamison Waynesburg Bertha Sherman Laura Snyder Per Lee Genet Reed Funeral Home George E. Parkinson Northlawn Cemetery

Henry A Gibbs obituary notice in Canton

Henry A Gibbs aged 71 dies after long illness at Aultman Hospital. Canton resident since 1919 formerly with Republic Steel Corp. Survived by wife Anna Belle and two sons Robert L and Noel V Gibbs plus six grandchildren. Attended Martin Luther Church. Services Monday at 1 30 p m at Jacobs Walther Funeral Home conducted by Rev Otto Fangmeyer. Burial in Canton area cemetery.

Henry Albert Gibbs Waynesburg Rd Aultman Hospital Canton Republic Steel Corp Anna Belle Gibbs Robert L Louisville Noel V. Gibbs Martin Luther Church Jacobs-Walther Funeral Otto Fangmeyer

Westlawn Cemetery Funeral Home Visitation Hours

Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Mrs Mary Greenwood obituary notice in Stark County

Mrs Mary Greenwood died Friday night at her home 601 Rowland Ave NE after a brief illness. A life resident of Stark County aged 81, she was born in Osnaburg Township to David and Elizabeth Gerber Greenwood and belonged to First Christian Church. Surviving are two daughters Vera Iona Bowers of Canton and Mrs George Shirey of Dayton. Funeral plans await arrival of the Dayton daughter. body at Jacobs Waltner funeral home. calls Sunday 7 to 9 p.m.

Mary Catherine Greenwood Rowland Ave Osnaburg Township Stark County David and Elizabeth Gerber Greenwood First Christian Church Vera Iona Bowers Canton George Shirey Dayton Jacobs- Waltner Funeral Home

Pallbearers announced for Irvin S Sweaney founder of local bakery

Pallbearers E Cc Terrett Louis Kohler William Kloss Ralph Mattice Glenn McFarren and Leroy Hoagland will accompany Irvin S Sweaney 77 at his funeral Sunday 2 30 p m at McCreery Kreighbaum Funeral Homes Cleveland Ave SW Rev Gerald G North officiating Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery Sandyville Friends may call after 2 p m today Sweaney died Thursday in Mercy Hospital after a long illness He was a native of Sandyville moved to Canton in 1893 first running a grocery then working in bakeries before starting his own business in 1913.

Irvin S. Sweaney Sweaney’s Bakery E. Cc. Terrett Louis Kohler William Kloss Ralph Mattice Glenn McFarren Leroy Hoagland McCreery-Kreighbaum Cleveland Gerald G. North Greenlawn Sandyville Sweaney Mercy Hospital Canton Canton Bakeries

Rev Sarah Redding burial services set in Pine Grove

The Reverend Sarah Redding died Thursday at Cedar Falls Iowa. Her body will be returned to Otton for services at Second Wesleyan Methodist Church which she helped organize and served as its first rites. Services are Sunday at 2 30 p m with Rev E K Himes officiating. Additional rites will be given Monday at Pine Grove Methodist Church by her nephew Rev Harry Blackburn of Parkersburg West Virginia. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. The body arrives Canton tonight and goes to Jack funeral home. Rev Redding resided in Hammondsville and wintered in Canton after retiring from ministry.

Sarah Redding Cedar Falls Oakton Second Wesleyan Methodist Church E. K. Himes Pine Grove Harry Blackburn Parkersburg W. Va Canton Jack Funeral Home Redding Hammondsville

Jerry Reichard, 82, Alliance area resident, dies at home

Jerry Reichard, 82, lifelong Alliance resident, died Friday at his brother Charles Reichard’s Beechwood home after a week long illness. A retired carpenter and brick mason, he was a Spanish-American War veteran and a member of the C. C. Crubaugh Camp of Spanish-American War veterans.

Alliance Jerry Reichard Charles Reichard Beechwood Reichard C. C. Crubaugh

War veteran survived by three sisters in obituary

American War veterans. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Etta Katz and Mrs. Dora Clouser, both of N. Canton and Mrs. Alice Brown of Louisville. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Myers funeral home in charge of the Jehovah Witnesses. The Spanish-American War veterans will hold an additional service at 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Marlboro Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 7 to 9

Wilbur R. Cleckner Louisville Sears, Roebuck & Co Canton First Brethren Church John T. Byler Wappener Mansfield Sluss Cleckner Williamine Cleckner Robert Richard William William Cleckner LeRoy Dale Winford Cleckner James E. McFadden Bartley Mahan Kay Cleckner Etta Katz Dora Clouser N. Canton Alice Brown Myers Funeral Funeral Marlboro Cemetery

William Renner of New Philadelphia Dies at 61

William A. Renner, 61, of 222 Commercial Ave SE, a 40 year resident, died Friday night at Union Hospital Dover after a six month illness. Born in Coshocton County, he worked for Wendling Bros. Construction Co. Survived by wife Anna and three brothers John and Herbert Renner of Stone Creek and Harry Renner of New Philadelphia. Services Monday at 2 p.m. at Gintz funeral home, with burial in East Avenue Cemetery.

New Philadelphia William A. Renner Commercial Union Hospital Dover Coshocton County Wendling Bros. Construction Co Anna Renner John Herbert Renner Stone Creek Harry Renner Gintz East Avenue Cemetery

Miss Erma Lynch Massillon Obituary

Miss Erma K Lynch of 228 Ernest I Massillon died Friday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs John Kracker RD 1 Massillon where she had been living She is survived by a nephew Ray Lynch of Toledo Services will be held Monday at 130 pm in Gordon Shaid nagle Hollinger funeral home with Rev Arthur Heisler officiating Burial will be in Massillon City Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home

Massillon Erma K. Lynch Ernest I John Kracker RD 1 Ray Lynch Toledo Gordon-Shaidnagle - Hollinger Arthur Heisler Massillon City

James Koss, 76, Massillon resident, dies

James Koss aged 76 of Oakave SE died at Massillon City Hospital Saturday morning. Burial services are set for Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in Massillon City Cemetery.

Massillon James Koss Oakave Massillon City Hospital Massillon City Cemetery

Service Schedule Notices for Mrs J F Buchheit Thorne and Hasseman

Schedule lists services for Mrs J F Buchheit at Schneeberger parlors with burial at Wooster. Robert B. Thorne to be buried in Belington West Virginia after a Sunday service at Runner parlors. Jacob P Hasseman service at Dalton Presbyterian Church with burial at Dalton Cemetery.

J. F. Buchheit Schneeberger Wooster Robert B. Thorne Belington W. Va Jacob P. Hasseman Dalton Presbyterian Church Dalton Cemetery

False alarm at 21st and Cleveland thwarted by firemen

A false box alarm at 21st Street and Cleveland Avenue Northwest triggered a response from firefighters who arrived around 4 p.m. Friday. No damage or injuries were reported.

Alam 21St St Cleveland Ave NW

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