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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1950

Page

2

Increased Gasoline Tax Proposal Hits Ohio For Funds

The Ohio state tax and revenue study commission urged higher gasoline taxes and greater public utility fees for motor transports and buses to fund highway improvements. It backs county handling of welfare costs, broader school support locally, and a teacher salary scale from 1800 to 2600 dollars. Attorneys may be hired at up to 10 dollars an hour to draft these bills.

Columbus State Tax and Revenue Study Commission Ohio Ohio Program Commission

Dulles Discusses World War Fear and UN Support

Dulles warned that no action now guarantees avoiding a third world war and that final decisions rest in the Kremlin. He praised Americans for backing the United Nations mission in Korea and resisting a Soviet designed one world. GOP chairman Gabrielson said the remarks were his alone. The American Association for the United Nations promotes the UN in America.

Dulles America Kremlin United Nations Korea Guy Gabrielson American Association For the United Nations

Ohio Weather Forecast and Almanac Details

Mostly cloudy this afternoon and tonight with high near 35 and low around 15 to 20. Sunday remains cloudy with a chance of light snow and a high near 30. Fog blankets Ohio but should lift by noon. tonight and tomorrow bring more fog and similar temperatures, with highs 35 to 40 in the south and 30s north.

Ohio International Klemetsmo Associated Press Akron Buffalo Chicago

Traffic incident leaves soldier dead on Canton Massillon road

A westbound 1949 Plymouth collided with an unlit parked truck along Canton Massillon road near Whippler, killing Pfc. Skinner and injuring others. Seitzer was to be booked later at North Canton Mayor's Court as investigators continued. Deputy reports say a car had just passed before the crash, Rohde tried to swerve but hit the trailer. A skiddy night yielded 39 accidents and five city injuries including Mrs. Atilda Klein.

Seitzer North Canton Canton- Massillon Whipplerd Great Lakes Genoa Seitter Corp Rohde Pfc Skinner Don Williams

Car Crash Injures Two Teen Drivers at NE Intersection

Police report shows Gene Chapanar aged 18 of Harrisburg road NE and Michael A. Long aged 16 of 24th street NE were injured at 5 29 p m when a car driven by Long skidded out of control at Lawrence road and Young avenue NE and struck a utility pole. Both were taken for X ray exams at Mercy Hospital.

Mercy Hospital Gene Chapanar Harrisburg Rd Michael A. Long 24Th St NE Lawrence Rd Young Ave NE Long

Injured Driver in Icy Navarre Road Crash

Kenneth L. Lewis age 24 of RD 1 East Sparta was injured when his car struck a utility pole in the 800 block of Navarre road SW at 2 55 pm He was held at Ault man Hospital for X ray examination Police said the car skidded on the icy pavement and veered out of control into the pole.

Navarre Rd Kenneth L. Lewis RD 1 East Sparta Aultman Hospital

Man Injured After Motorcycle Crash at 15th and Bedford

Hoyt King 26 of 1411 Greenfield Ave SW suffered possible rib fractures and was held for X ray at Aultman Hospital after his motorcycle collided with a car at 5 30 PM at 15th St and Bedford Ave SW. Police said King traveled west on 15th St when his machine skidded into a southbound car on Bedford Ave. The other driver’s name was not immediately learned.

Hoyt King Greenfield Ave Aultman Hospital 15Th St Bedford Ave

Rites for 55th Traffic Victim Will Be Monday

Mrs. Sarah Helen Copeland of Stark County is named as the 55th traffic victim of 1950. Services will be Monday at 1 p.m. in Schneeberger funeral home with Rev. A C Zagray officiating. Interment will be in Westlawn Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Copeland, 53, of 4516 Navarre Rd SW, was killed when a car driven by her husband, Clarence C Copeland, crashed into a trailer stopped due to lighting trouble at 45th St and Cleveland Ave NW. He sustained only minor injuries.

Sarah Helen Copeland Stark County Schneeberger A. C. Zagray Westlawn Copeland Navarre Rd Clarence C. Copeland 45Th St Cleveland

Skunk Slips Into Dinner With Boxer Dog

In Birmingham Michigan owners of a lively boxer invited friends to dinner but the scene broke up as the dog entered the dining room with a skunk in its mouth causing surprised guests to scatter.

Birmingham Mich

Man Says Wife's Love For Dogs Drove Him Out

Roy E. Olander a 54 year old chiropodist from Waukegan testified before Judge Joseph Sabath that he left his 314 room apartment because his wife Fern 48 would not get rid of 11 pomeranians. He denied a desertion charge and asked that her alimony petition be denied. He said they separated April 15 1949 after she said she loved the dogs more than him. A special commissioner was ordered to decide if Mrs Olander is entitled to temporary support.

Hicago Roy E. Olander Joseph Sabath Olander Waukegan Fern Olander Sabath

Gambling record links Torrio to Pass a-Grille deal in 1945

The late John Torrio, linked to Capone’s mob, sold sheriff real estate at Pass a-Grille Florida for 16000 in 1945. Oswald C Tracy, a St Petersburg broker, says he saw only 1600 after which attorneys took control. Tampa police chief Beasley cites fear of the "shot gun" threat as hampering murder evidence. He also says five murder files were missing or stolen after his July take office.

John Torrio Capone Passa-Grille Fla Oswald C. Tracy St. Petersburg Tampa M. C. Beasley Ybor City Beasley J. L. Eddings

Kefauver Urges Taxes on Gamblers and Racketeers

Senator Kefauver of Tennessee urged strengthened federal income tax laws to force gamblers and racketeers to file full financial statements and keep books like corporations. He said such steps won’t fully solve organized crime, noting crime remains mainly a local responsibility and requires local police cooperation.

Washington Kefauver Tennessee American Political Science Association

W R Engel dies. active banker and civic leader

W R Engel longtime banking educator and first president of the American Institute of Banking Canton chapter 1926 27 died leaving widow Ruth Miller married 1920 Born in Millersburg he studied at Canton Act ual Business College He served on First Methodist Church board and in Masonic orders including Canton Lodge F A M Stark Consistory York Rite bodies Canton Chapter R A M He belonged to Canton Post American Legion Funeral Tuesday 3 pm at Spiker Funeral Home with Masonic services Monday 8 pm burial Westlawn Cemetery

American Institute of Banking Engel First Methodist Church Board of Temple Canton Lodge Stark York Rite Canton R. A.M Canton Post American Legion Ruth Miller Millersburg Canton Actual Business College Spiker Funeral Home Roland G. Hohn Westlawn

Philadelphia Papers Raise Advertising Rate

Philadelphia’s two largest papers, the Bulletin and the Inquirer, announce a five cent per line advertising rate rise effective March 1.

Philadelphia The Bulletin the Inquirer

Reds advance on eastern front threaten Seoul ghost town

Allied patrol north of Seoul clashed with Chinese Reds across the Imjin River, advancing seesaw battles northeast of Chun-chon as Communist infiltration and supply cuts raise concerns. U.N. forces report several enemy regiments in the sector while Navy Task Force 77 air support aided operations in rugged terrain.

Seoul Imjin U.N Chun- Chon Chunchon Korangpo Sindong Yonchon Kaesong Task Force 77 Princeton Navy

Bow to be sworn in as 82nd Congress member

Frank T. Bow, elected from the 16th District, will be sworn in as a congressman Wednesday in Washington. He will visit his mother in New York City before the oath, may take her to Washington, and has appointed Miss Jessie Shepard of Washington as executive secretary. James H. Emsley and his wife travel to witness the ceremony with Bow’s son Joseph. Emsley was campaign manager and district secretary.

Frank T. Bow Canton Washington New York City Anna E. Bow Bow Jessie Shepard James Seccombe Henderson H. Carson James H. Emsley Mr. Bow Joseph

Frank Barthalow dies in Coshocton home

Frank Barthalow aged 66 died Friday night at his home on North 14th Street Coshocton. He was a retired Ohio Power Co. employee with 30 years service and a Methodist Church and Eagles Lodge member. Survived by wife of a daughter Mrs. Jesse McConnell, a son Walter Barthalow, a brother Cecil Barthalow, and a sister Mrs. Harry Tyler. Burial in Newcomerstown.

Frank Barthalow Jesse McConnell Roslynave N. 14Th St Coshocton Methodist Church Eagles Lodge Barthalow Ohio Power Co McConnell Walter Barthalow Barberton Cecil Barthalow Harry Tyler Newcomerstown

New Phila Man Jailed For Not Paying Fine

New Philadelphia December 30 Special Arthur Rothacher age 30 was jailed for failing to pay a 150 dollar fine and 378 dollars in costs from a jury trial. He had been convicted earlier this year in Common Pleas Court for buzzing the Red Hill area with his airplane last May, establishing a county precedent.

New Philadelphia Tuscarawas County Arthur Rothacher Rothacher Common Pleas Court Red Hill

17 Die as Argentine Airliner Crashes Near Mar Del Plata

An Argentine airliner crashed near the coast city of Mar Del Plata killing 17 people. The crew of five and 12 passengers died. Only survivor Susana Castilla, seven, was critically injured. her parents were killed.

Buenos’ Aires Argentina Mar del Plata Susana Castilla

Walker's Body On Way Home

Lt General Walton H Walker killed in Korea jeep crash is being returned to Arlington. Plane carries Mrs Walker son Capt Sam Sims Walker and Sgt Walter Reynolds among many dignitaries at the airport. President Truman asks Congress to promote Walker to full general.

Tokyo Walton H. Walker Arlington National Ceme Washington Truman Congress

New Year Holiday Notes and Local Operations

The item notes New Year festivities with holiday fare and music from Claude Thornhill at Moonlight Ballroom Monday night. Plants largely shut down, Timken Roller Bearing and Republic Steel operate normally. Snow possible weekend, schools back in session Tuesday. Canton postoffice to do parcel post Sunday with limited special delivery and closures.

Claude Thornhill Moonlight Ballroom Republic Steel Corp Timken Roller Bearing Co Canton Postoffice

Uhrichville Funeral Director Harry J Uhrich Dies at 70

Harry J Uhrich 70 of 804 N Water St Uhrichsville died Friday at home from a heart attack after a yearlong illness. He headed H J Uhrich & Son funeral home for 20 years, previously ran a Gnadenhutten funeral home, and was survived by wife Marcia, daughter Mrs Elmer Dichler, son Clarence W Uhrich, and four grandchildren. Services Monday at 2 PM at Uhrich funeral home with Revs Haas and Sweeney officiating. Burial in Gnadenhutten Cemetery.

Uhrichsville Harry J. Uhrich N. Waterst Uhrich Gnadenhutten H. J. Uhrich & Son Newport First Methodist Church Buckeye Club K. of P. Lodge Marcia Uhrich Elmer Dichler Clarence W. Uhrich C. J. Haas George Sweeney Gnadenhutten Cemetery

Deaths on Funerals Mrs Hazel Hoffman Canton

Mrs Hazel Barthel Hoffman of 1528 4th St NE Canton died this morning at Aultman Hospital. Widow of Arthur Hoffman she was 59 born in Holmes County and resided in Canton most of her life. Survivors include four sons three daughters a sister a half sister two half brothers and 13 grandchildren. Rev Otto Fangmeyer to conduct Monday 2 p.m. at Spiker funeral home with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Hazel Barthel Hoffman 4Th St Aultman Hospital Arthur Hoffman

Mrs Floom of Plain Township Dies at 77 in North Canton

Mrs Edward Floom a lifelong Plain Township resident died at home on Ev erhart road North Canton after a long illness She was 77 widow of Edward Floom who died in 1936 Survived by three sons Albert J Edward S and Clarence L three daughters Vietta Beal er Howard E Wolfe and Clifford F Froman 17 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren Requiem High Mass at St Pauls Church North Canton Burial in Calvary Cemetery Body at Wackerly funeral home 1375 Market are N for viewing Sunday and Monday

Odillia M. Floom Plain Township Everhart Rd North Canton Edward Floom Floom St. Paul’s Catholic Church Albert J Edward S Clarence L. Floom Near North Canton Viet St. Paul’s Church Raymond Steiger Calvary Cemetery Wackerly Funeral Home Market

Funeral services for infant Joseph Hayek held at Rossi

Joseph Hayek, one day old son of Mr and Mrs Fourad Hayek of 1326 Tuscarawas Street, died Friday at Mercy Hospital. Services were held at Rossi Funeral Home with burial in St Peters Cemetery. Survived by grandparents Mrs Catherine Sarkeis Canton and Mr and Mrs Joseph Hayek Lebanon.

Rossi Funeral Home Joseph Hayek Fourad Hayek Tuscarawas St Mercy Hospital St. Peter’s Cemetery Catherine Sarkeis Canton Lebanon

Miss Cora Shurtz Dies After Brief Illness in Canton

Miss Cora Etta Shurtz 77 a Canton resident since 1917 died Friday night after a brief illness apparently pneumonia She came to Canton from Holmesville and had made her home there since.

Cora Etta Shurtz Canton Holmesville

Relative of Shurtz Succumbs in Local Home

A woman living with her brother James Shurtz of 2345 8th St SE dies. She leaves another brother Commo dore Shurtz of Canton. Services are planned for Monday at 1 30 p.m. at Jacobs Waltner Funeral Home with Rev C W Recard officiating. Burial will be at Holmesville. Friends may call Sunday at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

James Shurtz 8Th St SE Commodore Shurtz Canton Jacobs-Waltner C. W. Recard Holmesville

Alliance Man Dies After Four Year Illness

Daniel C. Hare 75 of 637 S Liberty Ave Alliance died early today in Alliance City Hospital after a four year illness. Born in Armstrong County Pa he moved to Alliance 47 years ago. He retired from Royal China Co Sebring. Survived by three daughters Evelyn Heinbuck Pearl Brooks Lena Rush five grandchildren nine great grandchildren two brothers Edward Cleveland Frank Woodinville Wash two sisters Gertrude Schrecengost Cleveland Rose Cunningham Manorville Pa Funeral services by Cassaday Turkle funeral home Tuesday at 2 pm Burial City Cemetery viewing Monday 7 to 9 pm.

Armstrong County Alliance Hare Royal China Co Sebring Evelyn Heinbuck Pearl Brooks Cleveland Lena Rush Edward Frank Woodinville Wash Gertrude Schrecengost Rose Cunningham Manorville Russell Myers Cassaday & Turkle City Cemetery

Noble Purdy Killbuck dies at 74 in Killbuck Ohio

Noble Purdy 74 father of Sidney Purdy mayor of Killbuck died unexpectedly Friday at his home. He worked 35 years in plumbing, retired three years ago. He was a Masonic Lodge member and associated with Nazir Grotto Canton. Survived by two daughters Opal Waltman and Garnet Denman, two sons Everett and Eugene, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild, four sisters all of Killbuck. Services Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Killbuck Methodist Church with Rev. Russell Lee officiating. burial in Killbuck Cemetery. Wade-Jones residence is the caller location for calling hours.

Killbuck Noble Purdy Sidney Purdy Purdy Masonic Lodge Millersburg Canton Opal Waltman Garnet Denman Everett Eugene Purdy Willie Mohr Lucy Clow Pearl Mellor Lena McClure Killbuck Methodist Church Russell Lee Wade-Jones

James W. Gray 60 Amsterdam Restaurateur Dies at Home

James W. Gray a 60 year old restaurateur died Friday at his Amsterdam home after a two month illness. Born in Illinois he moved to Amsterdam in 1904 and was active in the Methodist Church and Masonic lodge. He served as past president of the Amsterdam School Board and is survived by his widow three daughters two brothers and five grandchildren. Services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Allman funeral home in Amsterdam with Rev. Ralph officiating.

Amsterdam James W. Gray Illinois Gray Methodist Church Masonic Lodge Unionport Margaret Price Gray Armetta Shockley Ethel West Alice Clark Sharon John Willard Brady Lake West-Allman Funeral Home Ralph

Burial plans for Metheney at East Springfield Cemetery

Metheney will be in charge with burial in East Springfield Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today.

Metheney East Springfield Cemetery

Miss Frances Murray Dies at 66 in Salineville

Miss Frances Irene Murray 66 longtime Salineville resident and retired teacher died at 12:30 a.m. at her 3 Academy Ave home from a heart attack. Survived by sister Agnes Murray and brothers Frank Murray of Coshocton and John Murray of Youngstown. Funeral at St Patrick's Church Tuesday at 9 a.m. with Fr Degan officiating burial in St Patrick's Cemetery.

Salineville Frances Irene Murray Academy Ave Murray St. Patrick’s Catholic Church The Altar and Rosary Society Agnes Murray Frank Murray Coshocton John Murray Youngstown William E. Degan St. Patrick’s Cemetery

Service Schedule John Schmucker Beech Mennonite Church

John Schmucker’s service is set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Beech Mennonite Church with burial in the church cemetery. The body remains at the residence RD 1 Hartville.

John Schmucker Beech Mennonite Church RD 1 Hartville

Wife of Sebring Times Publisher Succumbs

Mrs. Sarah Rebecca Menges 40 wife of Sebring Times publisher A D Menges died Friday at 2 p.m. after eight months illness. A life resident, she belonged to Church of Christ and was Past Matron of Alma Chapter Eastern Star. Survived by husband four daughters two sisters two brothers and a grandchild. Funeral at Church of Christ Monday 2 p.m. Rev J W Klages officiating. Friends may call at Moosman Vogt Sunday 7-9 p.m.

Sebring Sarah Rebecca Menges Sebring Times Russell Miller North Benton Robert Miller Franklin, Pa Church of Christ J. W. Klages Moosman-Vogt Funeral

Mrs Hattie Clague of Lake Worth dies in Florida

Mrs Hattie Clague sister of Mrs Edward Frizell of 915 27th street NE Lake Worth Florida died Thursday in Lake Worth She was a former Cleveland resident Surviving daughter Dr Merl Kinstle of Cleveland two nieces Mrs Floyd V Casper and Mrs Frank Shaffer Services set for Tuesday in Lake Worth

Hattie: Clague Lake Worth Fla Edward Frizell 27Th St Clague Cleveland Merl Kinstle Floyd V. Casper Fulton Rd Frank Shaffer

Chivalry Reigns From Eleventh To Fourteenth Century

The era described spans from 1100 to 1400, marking its peak in medieval chivalric culture. It emphasizes knightly conduct, honor codes, and social norms that shaped warfare warfare, courtly behavior, and religious-moral ideals across Europe.

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