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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1950

Page

7

Life resident Emery Engleman 75 dies in Canton

Emery W. Engleman 75 of 1543 Hammondave SW Canton dies at Fernanda convalescent home from infirmities. Retired coal miner. Survived by widow Pauline Engleman a stepdaughter Mrs Russell E Van Kirk and stepson William K Beehler. Services by Rev Herbert E Troge Friday 2 p m Williams funeral home burial Westlawn Cemetery. Calling hours 7-9 p m tonight and Thursday.

Emery W. Engleman Hammondave Canton Fernanda Pauline Engleman Russell E. van Kirk William K., Beehler Herbert E. Troge Williams Funeral Home Westlawn

Funeral services set for Austin H. Harbert at St Josephs

Austin H. Harbert of 806 Arlington NW died Tuesday from a heart seizure at 64. Services Friday at 9:30 a.m. in St Joseph's Catholic Church with Rt Rev Msgr Ralph C Kotheimer as celebrant. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Body at Williams funeral home with viewing today and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Knights of Columbus hold services Thursday 8 p.m. He is survived by widow Helen, two daughters Evelyn M Shotts and Glenn I Goss, a son Clement A Harbert. seven grandchildren, all Canton residents.

Austin H. Harbert Arlington St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Ralph C. Kotheimer Calvary Cemetery Williams Funeral Home Knights of Columbus Harbert Canton Helen Harbert Evelyn M. Shotts Glenn I. Goss Clement A. Harbert

Massillon Woman Louise Klein 83 Died in City Hospital

Louise M Klein 83 of 721 Vogel Ave NE Massillon died Tuesday morning at Massillon City Hospital. Survived by husband Ralph Klein son Leroy Klein Canton brother Oscar Wagner Massillon and one grandchild Funeral 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St John Evangelical and Reformed Church Rev Richard Staple officiating Burial Massillon Cemetery Friends may call Gordon Shaidnagle Hollinger Funeral Home today 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Massillon Louise M. Klein Vogel Ave Massillon City Hospital Gordon - Shaidnagle - Hollinger Funeral Home

Melancthon Wagner dies at 88 in Carrollton

Melancthon Lank Wagner 88 of 235 Park Ave Carrollton died Tuesday night at his home from a heart attack. He was a longtime Carrollton resident and a retired carpenter. He leaves two sons Monte and Thomas Wagner two daughters Mrs Lester George Mrs Donald Shive and Mrs David White a brother George Wagner a sister Mrs Roy Shotwell 22 grandchildren 18 great grandchildren. Services at Sweeney Funeral Home Friday at 2 pm with burial in Mt Pleasant Cemetery.

Carrollton Wagner Park Ave Trinity Evangelical and Reformed Church Monte Wagner Thomas Wagner Lester George Donald Shive Canton David White Hopedale George Wagner Scio Roy Shotwell Sweeney Mt. Pleasant Cemetery

Nearby Deaths In Orrville and Surrounding Towns

Obituaries list Amos B. Mumaw 68 Orrville with 1:30 p.m. Friday service at home and 2:30 p.m. at Martin Mennonite Church burial Martin Cemetery Edward Pope 78 Newcomerstown served Friday 2 p.m. Bonnell Funeral Home burial State Street Cemetery Mary Gailes 70 Newcomerstown body at Durant Funeral Home Harold Peoples 53 New Philadelphia service 2 p.m. Friday Kaserman Funeral Home burial Evergreen Burial Park Fred Ripley 72 Newcomerstown service Durant Funeral Home Friday 2 p.m. burial West Lawn Cemetery Olive Henderson 59 Carrollton service Thursday 2 p.m. Allman Funeral Home burial West View Cemetery John J. Yoder 86 Fredericksburg service 10 a.m. Friday at Yoder residence burial Yoder

Amos B. Mumaw Orrville Martin Mennonite Church Martin Cemetery Edward Pope Newcomerstown Bonnell Funeral Home State Street Cemetery Mary Gailes Durant Funeral Home Harold Peoples New Philadelphia Kaserman Funeral Home Evergreen Burial Park Fred Ripley Westlawn Olive Henderson Carrollton Allman Funeral Home West View Cemetery John J. Yoder Fredericksburg Yoder

Drivers Warned of Bogs On Arnold and 38th NW

Drivers report getting stuck on 38th street Arnold and nearby between Shanabruok and Edgefield avenues. Barricades remained for sewer work making streets impassable, with several cars bogged down recently and requiring assistance. Residents urge avoiding Arnold avenue 37th to 38th streets and 38th between Shanabruok and Edgefield.

Arnold St Arnold 38Th St Shanabruok Edgefield Aves Arnold Ave 37Th 38Th Sts

Griffis Named Envoy to Spain

President Truman selected Stanton Griffis as American ambassador to Spain, ending a five year snub of Franco’s regime. Griffis, 63, from Boston, has previously served as ambassador to Poland, Egypt and Argentina and is noted as chairing Paramount Pictures and Madison Square Garden.

Washington Truman Stanton Griffis Spain Generalissimo Franco Griffis Boston Poland Egypt Argentina Madrid America United Nations General Assembly Paramount Pictures Madison Square Garden Brentano’s Book Stores

Michael Ferris Dies While Shoveling Snow

Michael Ferris 58 of 807 4th St NW died of a heart attack Tuesday morning while shoveling snow at his daughter's Barberton home. He was taken to Citizens Hospital Barberton and pronounced dead. A Canton resident since 1932, he previously ran a Greenville clothing store. He leaves a wife Marie, a son Joseph Ferris of Columbus, five daughters Genevieve Lois Ann Jean Marie and two others, a sister in Lebanon, and five grandchildren. A high Mass will be sung at St Peter's Church Friday at 9 30 a m with burial in the church cemetery. The body is at Wackerly funeral home. Friends may call tonight and Thursday evening.

Michael Ferris 4Th St Albert Ferris Barberton Citizens Hospital Ferris Kirby Lebanon United States Greenville Canton Marie Ferris Joseph Ferris Columbus Genevieve Jean Marie Lois Ann Joseph Barak Youngstown T. E. Dzienuowski Ft. Knox St. Peter’s Church Wackerly Funeral Home 12Th St

Obituary notices and funeral services listed for local residents

The notice lists funeral times and locations for Judson Z Zerby Mrs George W Pierson Clyde E Jonas Lucian Bryant McAllister McKinley Lodge members John C Foutz and others with burial sites at Westlawn Bethlehem St Peters St Louis and Alliance cemeteries. Surviving family details include Edna Foutz widow Donna Jean and children William John. Calls at parlors and service times are given.

John C. Foutz P. H. Welshimer Westlawn Cemetery Edna Foutz Donna Jean William John Foutz

Mrs Minnie Marshall Dies Former Canton Resident

Mrs Minnie Pumphrey Marshall a former Canton resident died early today in East Cleveland. Born in Salineville she moved from Canton to Cleveland 15 years ago and was a member of Epworth Memorial Methodist Church. Survivors include a niece Mrs A R Lauffer of Canton and a nephew William Pumphrey of Akron. Body at Abel & Sons funeral home Cleveland.

Minnie Pumphrey Marshall Canton East Cleveland Salineville Marshall Epworth Memorial Methodist Church A. R. Lauffer William Pumphrey Akron Abel & Sons Funeral Home

Tea Cleanses Water. Chinese Drink Tea For Purity

A note describes a belief among Chinese people that water causes illness, so they drink tea instead. Tea leaves are thought to purify water and prevent sickness, guiding daily hydration choices in the community.

Military Amateur Radio System opens to civilians

Ohio Military District announces amateur radio operators may join the Military Amateur Radio System without army reserve membership. MARS is a joint army air force network under Army chief signal officer and Air Force director of communications. It aims to train, coordinate, and supply trained radio personnel for emergencies. applications available at 1946 Mahoning Rd NE and via Ft. Meade Maryland.

Army Reserve Organization Ohio Military District Columbus Mars Department of the Army Department of the Air Force Army Reserve Office Mahoning Rd Headquarters Second Army Ft. Meade, Md

Fox Killed by Farmer After Rabies Suspect Incident

Calvin Schory of RD 1 Minerva killed a fox that attacked his cow after the animal, thought to be stray, bit the cow’s ear and chased him in the barn. The fox, described as rabies-like, was sent to Columbus for health board examination. the cow is isolated pending results.

Asco Columbus Nicholas DiSimone Calvin Schory RD 1 Minerva State Board of Health Mr. DiSimone

Hoover Stockholders Approve Welfare Plan

Hoover Co stockholders ratified an employee pension and welfare plan at a special meeting in North Canton. The pension, effective December 1, provides up to $117.50 monthly for 30 years of service, plus social security. Welfare benefits begin December 30 with company-paid life and accidental death policies of 1250 each and 20 weekly sickness and accident benefits for up to 13 weeks.

Hoover Co North Canton General

Court Speeds Five Warships

In Alameda California a court halted a Todd shipyard work stoppage affecting five naval vessels. AFL carpenters demanded 19 cents extra to 2 per hour while 800 workers crossed no picket lines. A temporary restraining order, hearing set, and instructions to resume work were issued, Carlenters arguing the prevailing wage applies.

Alameda Calif Todd Shipyard A.F.L. Carpenters Todd Thomas Jefferson Sarasota Taluga W. M. Black Ralph E. Hoyt Carpenters Stan Lore The Lore

Natural Causes Ruled In Death Of Local Man

Coroner E C Reno ruled death due to natural causes for Michael Miller 63 found in bed at 2201 Harrisburg rd NE He came to Canton four years ago from Romania and worked for Republic Steel Corp He was a member of St George Romanian Catholic Church He leaves a son Michael Jr and a daughter Miss Mary Miller Services will be held Thursday at 12 30 pm at Jack funeral home led by Rev Eli Crihal mean Burial will be in Calvary

E. C. Reno Michael Miller Harrisburg Rd Canton Romania Republic Steel Corp St. George’s Michael Jr Mary Miller New York City Jack Funeral Home Eli Crihalmean Calvary Cemetery

Metro Club New Year’s Eve Party Set Sunday

Metro Club will host its annual New Year’s Eve party for members and guests in the clubrooms at 530 Walnut NE Sunday at 10 p.m. A buffet lunch and dancing to Irwin Ungar’s orchestra are planned. Organizers include George Litt, Charles Kanfer, Martin Goldenfeld, Charles Brown, and Dr. Lee Scholnik. The club will install new officers at a dinner meeting in The Pines on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. Joel Rubinstein leads arrangements.

Metro Club Walnut Irwin Ungar George Litt Charles Kanfer Martin Goldenfeld Charles Brown Lee Scholnik the Pines Joel Rubinstein

Alliance Man Receives 30 Day Jail Sentence

A 22yearold Alliance resident pleaded guilty to petty larceny in Municipal Court. Frank R. Levering of 205 South Archive was fined 200 dollars and costs and sentenced to 30 days in county jail for stealing a revolver valued at 30 dollars from Paul Steen of 105 North Mechanic Ave on November 11. Mr and Mrs R M Bentz returned home after attending the funeral of Mrs Bentzs brother Hugh B Underwood at Coshocton. Underwood, a farmer near Cooperdale, died of a cerebral hemorrhage Friday.

Repository Bureau Alliance Alliance Frank R. Levering 205 South Archive Paul Steen North Mechanic Ave R. M. Bentz Brown Ave

Brother in law dies in Columbus cerebral hemorrhage

Mr and Mrs L L Lloyd and daughter Jeanne of 307 Cleveland NW are called to Columbus by death of H H Kent brother in law of Mrs Lloyd. Kent died Monday night from a cerebral hemorrhage. Survived by widow a son and a daughter. Services Friday at 2 30 pm Rutherford funeral home Columbus burial there.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ralph Klein Melancthon Wagner Peoples Gray, Hug, Eagle Finney’s Drug Stores U. N Judson Z. Zerby Farmer & Clevenger George W. Pierson St. Peter’s Catholic Church St. Louis Louisville Paquelet Clyde E. Jonas Bethlehem Cemetery Malvern James R. Vaughn St. Mary’s Catholic Church Morges Lucian Bryant Welch Northlawn Lawrence D. McAllister St. John’s Catholic Church Alverda Kibler Alex Nims Minnie Marshall Rudy‘s Fairhope Canton-Louisville RO Oxyen Dorn’s W. Tuse the Military Bulletin Board Fox Hoover Tuscara Wasi Alliance Man Clevenger W. Tusc Oo. L. Clevenger Henry A. Formet Coef C. D. Spiker Funeral Home Onesto ONTON Ohio Kobacker
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