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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1942

Page

10

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Mary Lloyd Biggs 78 Canton

Mrs Mary Lloyd Biggs 78 of 215 Collins ct NW died this morning at Mercy hospital after a long illness Born in Hannibal she lived in Canton 26 years coming from Martins Ferry She was a member of Simpson Methodist church Women's Relief corps Ann Zollars auxiliary Service Star Legion Her husband Jacob Biggs died in 1938 Surviving two daughters Mrs Estella Joseph and Mrs Betty Marker three sons Maj C H Biggs Norval Biggs and Paul T Biggs nine grandchildren four great grandchildren The body is at Maughiman parlors services announced by the Womens Relief Corps Ann Zollars auxiliary and Service Star Legion to meet Friday evening and funeral rites led by Rev Norman H Flickinger will be at 8 pm Saturday morning the body will be taken to Heslop parlors Martins Ferry for services and burial.

Mary Lloyd Biggs Collins Ct NW Mercy Hospital Hannibal Canton Martins Ferry Maughiman Women’s Relief Corps Ann Zollars Auxiliary Service Star Legion Norman H. Flickinger Heslop

Mrs Marion Zwick dies after long illness in Mercy Hospital

Mrs Marion Zwick 24 of 1424 Park Ave SW died Wednesday night at Mercy Hospital after a long heart illness. She was wife of Marion Zwick and survived by her mother Delphine Fladung three sisters Vida Mary Louise Fladung and Mrs Howard Lamblanet and a brother William Fladung all of Louisville. Body at Dwyer Stier parlors pending funeral arrangements.

Marcelline Zwick Park Ave SW Mercy Hospital Marion Zwick Delphine Fladung Vida Mary Louise Fladung Howard Lamblanet William Fladung Louisville Dwyer & Stier

Mrs Mary M Carlin Dies at 76 in Canton

Mrs Mary M Carlin 76 widow of Matthew Carlin life resident of Canton died this morning at Fairview sanitarium after 12 year illness. She lived with sister Miss Clara Anthony at 632 Sandall NE and belonged to St Peter's Church Satelli L C B A Altar Society and League of the Sacred Heart. Surviving are four sisters two brothers and one grandson. Funeral Saturday 10:15 am at St Peter's Church with burial in St John's cemetery. Friends may call Friday after 4 pm and L C B A will hold services 7:30 pm.

Mary M. Carlin Matthew Carlin Canton Fairview Sanitarium Clara Anthony Sandall

Massillon Woman Mary E. Smith Dies at 83

Mrs. Mary E. Smith 83 of 144 Wales road NE Massillon died Wednesday night at her daughter Elizabeth Moegling’s home while visiting since the holidays. She widow of Andrew Smith, daughter of Jacob and the late Mrs. Herman, member of St Mary’s Church and Altar Society. Survived by two other daughters, three sons, 28 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Body at Welch parlors with calling hours tonight and Friday. Requiem high mass Saturday at St Mary’s Massillon. Mausoleum Calvary cemetery.

Mary E. Smith Wales Rd Massillon Elizabeth Moegling Broadave Smith Andrew Smith Jacob Herman St. Mary’s Catholic Church Altar Society Charles Bachtel William Eby Edward Smith Canton Clarence Suffield Harold Smith Welch St. Mary’s Church James Eischen Edward C. Labbe Gottlieb Pawlewicz Calvary Cemetery

Obituary of Mrs Annabelle Cove in Canton

Mrs Annabelle Cove 87 widow of Champion E Cove longtime Canton resident died Wednesday afternoon in a convalescent home She was a New Philadelphia native and the last surviving family member Two nieces survive Body at Schneeberger parlors with services Saturday at 10 am burial in New Philadelphia Calling hours Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm

Annabelle Albert Cove Champion E. Cove Canton New Philadelphia Schneeberger

Infant of Mr and Mrs Shivers Dies in Ault

The infant daughter of Mr Earl Shivers and Mrs Shivers of 1305 6th Street SW died this morning in Ault.

Earl Shivers 6Th St SW Ault

Man Hospital Body at Maughiman Parlors Burial Friday

A man’s body lies at Maughiman parlors awaiting burial Friday at Westlawn Cemetery.

Charles C Stein to Be Remembered by Eagle Lodge

Charles C Stein, 73, longtime Camp Eagle operator in Michigan, dies at 909 Sandall NE. Eagle lodge to meet in Jack parlors tonight at 7 30 for services led by Rev E L Hershberger, with funeral Friday at 2 pm, burial in Westlawn cemetery.

Eagle Lodge Charles C. Stein E. L. Hershberger Westlawn Cemetery Mr. Stein Camp Eagle Michigan Sandall NE

Funeral services for Mrs Jeanette J Shotts Friday at 2 p.m.

Mrs Jeanette J Shotts widow of Albert Shotts died Monday at her home 1712 9th St SW. Funeral in Seesholtz Memorial at 2 p.m. with Rev E C Herman in charge. Burial at Westlawn Cemetery. Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War meet tonight at 7 in the memorial.

Jeanette J. Shotts Seesholtz E. C. Herman Westlawn Cemetery Daughters of Union Veterans of the Shotts Albert Shotts 9Th St

William Urban Massillon Funeral Services

Funeral services for William Urban seventy six of 841 Wellman will be held Friday at 2 p m in Arnold Lynch parlors with Rev J Lloyd McQueen in charge. Burial will be Massillon cemetery. He died Wednesday morning at Roller convalescent home after a long illness. Survived by widow Catherine a son Frank five brothers Samuel Charles Henry James and Joseph all of Massillon two sisters Violet Titus of Florida and Mary Brediger of Seattle three grandchildren and a great grandchild. Body at the funeral home with calling hours 7 to 9 tonight.

Massillon William Urban Wellman Arnold- Lynch J. Lloyd McQueen Urban Roller Catherine Urban Frank Samuel Charles Henry James Joseph Violet Titus Florida Mary Brediger Seattle Wash

Massillon Girl Dies After Illness at Home

Sandra Lea Ryan aged two and daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Ryan of 710 Geiger Ave SW Massillon died Wednesday morning after a two month illness. She leaves two brothers Ronald and Roger two sisters Barbara Ellen and Sonia Mae and grandparents Mr and Mrs Albert Ryan and Mr and Mrs Harry Smith all of Massillon. Services were set for 2 p m today at Gordon Shaidnagle Hollinger parlors with Rev H W Miller officiating. Burial will be in Brookfield cemetery.

Massillon Sandra Lea Ryan Harry Ryan Geiger Ave Ronald Roger Barbara Ellen Sonia Mae Albert Ryan Harry Smith Gordon- Shaidnagle-Holling

Funeral services for Eva May White in Alliance

Mrs Eva May White of RD 4 Alliance dies Tuesday. Funeral services set for 1 30 p m Saturday at Cassaday Turkle funeral home with burial in City Cemetery. Friends may call 7 to 9 p m Friday at the funeral home.

Alliance Eva May White RD 4 Cassaday-Turkle City Cemetery

Mrs Violet Johnston dies. services held in Sherrodsville

Mrs Violet Johnston 55 of Waynesburg died Tuesday in Aultman hospital Canton. Services were to be held today at 2 p m in the Sherrodsville Methodist church with Rev T A Keyser officiating. Burial in Evergreen Burial Park New Philadelphia. She was born in Sherrodsville and lived in Waynesburg six years. life member of Sherrodsville Methodist church. Surviving husband Emmet Johnston two brothers H W Stratton T H Stratton Clyde Stratton and three sisters Maude Strese Flora Mercer and J O Pearch.

Waynesburg Violet Johnston Aultman Hospital Canton Sherrodsville Methodist Church T. A. Keyser Evergreen Burial Park New Philadelphia Sherrodsville Johnston Emmet Johnston H. W. Stratton T. H. Stratton Clyde Stratton Maude Strese Flora Mercer Carrollton J. O. Pearch

Services for George Bettis Held at Home

Salineville records note George Bettis 57, injured Monday in a truck train crash at the Pennsylvania railroad crossing on East Main Street, to be laid to rest at Woodland Cemetery. Rev. Chalmers Brown of the Presbyterian church leads this afternoon services at Bettis’s home.

Salineville George Bettis E. Main St Chalmers Brown Presbyterian Church Woodland Cemetery

Levi Smith Dies at 88 in Canal Fulton

Levi Smith 88 retired farmer and Canal Fulton resident died Wednesday in his home. He was a member of the Reformed church. Survived by daughter Mrs. Clara Hallett Canal Fulton and two sisters Mrs. Ella Whitmyer Massillon and Mrs. Amanda Smith North Canton. Rev S R Rohrbaugh to conduct Saturday at 3 p m in Swigart parlors. Burial in local cemetery.

Canal Fulton Levi Smith The Reformed Church Clara Hallett Ella Whitmyer Massillon Amanda Smith North Canton S. R. Rohrbaugh Swigart

Rittman pastor to lead service for Levi Rauschenberg

Levi Rauschenberg 71 of Rittman dies after brief illness. Funeral Friday at 2 p m in Rittman Apostolic church. Body at daughter Mrs Justin Shook’s home in Rittman where friends may call tonight. He leaves three daughters Mrs Shook Mrs Ethel Bedoin of Cortland and Mrs Edna Chase of Creston and two sons Elton of Sterling and Emery of Easton.

Derwint Wedlake JEWETT dies after long illness

Derwint Wedlake, 63, retired Church of God minister, died Wednesday at 11 a m in Martins Ferry hospital after a long illness. A native of England he served 20 years in the ministry. Survived by widow Kathryn, two sons Roy and Charles, daughter Kathryn Howlett, eight grandchildren, four brothers, one half brother and one sister. Services Friday at 1 p m at home and 2 p m at Cadiz Church of God. Burial in Cadiz.

Jewett Derwint Wedlake Church of God Martins Ferry England Kathryn Wedlake Roy Sharon Charles Valparaiso Ind Kathryn Howlett Corning N. Y Arthur Pittsburgh Alfred Steubenville James Wyell Mingo Junction Caleb Symons St. Benedict Henrietta Dunn Pennsylvania Cadiz T. M. Ramsay H. K. Hilberry

Death of Mrs Christina Doxsee in Canal Fulton

Mrs Christina Doxsee 80 died at her Canal Fulton home Wednesday noon. She was a Methodist member. Survived by four sons and four daughters including Charles Canal Fulton John Ft Wayne Ind Dewey Chicago Russell Canton and others. one brother Frank Ickes Louisville. four sisters Anna Mathie Laura Grabovsky Canton Caroline Stauffer Alliance and Alice Campbell Worthington. Services Saturday at 1 pm at home conducted by Rev H Cassidy with burial in local cemetery.

Canal Fulton Christina Doxsee Charles John and Dewey Ft. Wayne Ind Russell Chicago Daisy Prine Ida Tombow East Greenville Goldie Temple Massillon Lettia Heggy Canton Frank Ickes Louisville Anna Mathie

Midvale Man Dies Before Work at Royal Sewer Pipe Co

Hugh C. Caldwell 66 died of a heart attack Wednesday morning before starting work at Royal Sewer Pipe Co in Midvale. A 35 year resident, he belonged to United Brethren church of Dennison. Survived by widow Helen, two stepchildren Edna Weaver and Carl Murphy, two brothers Andrew and Frank, two sisters Martha Emerson and Josephine France. Funeral 2 p m Uhrichsville Parlor with Rev C W Speakman. burial East Avenue Cemetery New Philadelphia.

Midvale Hugh C. Caldwell Royal Sewer Pipe Co Caldwell United Brethren Church of Detroit Joseph France Akron Uhrich & Son Uhrichsville C. W. Speakman East Avenue Cemetery New Philadelphia

Luther Miller Funeral Services in New Philadelphia

Luther Miller 78 died Tuesday at home 407 5th St NW funeral Friday at 2 p m Linn Hert parlors with Rev T W H term officiating burial East Avenue cemetery Born Bedford Pa resident New Philadelphia 30 years retired Belmont Stamping Enameling Co Surviving: three sons Norman Leone at home Charles Uniontown Pa daughter Miss Anna Miller San Antonio Tex and a granddaughter

NEW Philadelphia Luther Miller 5Th St NW T. W. Hoernemann East Avenue Bedford Uniontown Anna Miller San Antonio, Tex

Funeral services for John W. Collins held in Wooster

John William Collins died Tuesday after a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted this morning at the Catholic church in Wooster, with burial in the church cemetery family plot. He is survived by a brother and a sister.

Massillon Rites Set for Richard W Johns

Funeral services for Richard W Johns 77 of 1030 11th St NE Massillon will be held Friday at 2 pm in Gordon Shaidnagle Hollinger parlors with Rev Walter Williams officiating Burial will be in City Cemetery Friends may call tonight 7 to 9 He died Wednesday in City Hospital a retired coal operator formerly mayor 1937 and councilman at large a longtime Republican Johns resided in Massillon over 70 years and held roles with Massillon Cemetery Association and the Eagles lodge

Repository Bureau Massillon Gordon-Shaidnagle- Hollinger Richard W. Johns 11Th St Walter Williams City Cemetery Johns City Hospital St. Luke’s Hospital Cleveland Youngstown Massillon Cemetery Association The Eagles Lodge

Limbach Named Legion Liaison for Tuscarawas County

Capt Arthur L Limbach formerly of Tuscarawas forces at Camp Shelby Miss has been named liaison officer for the county American Legion in all national defense work. At the first county council meeting since the nation entered war the council pledged aid to a speedy victory. Limbach 47 was in Washington today offering his services in the armed forces and previously served on the Italian front in World War I.

Philadelphia Arthur L. Limbach Tuscarawas County Camp Shelby Miss American Legion Limbach Washington Mr. Limbach

Leaders for 42 Inducted by GFL in Canton

James Patterson became president of the Canton Federation of Labor at a Central Labor Hall meeting. He succeeded Theodore F. Wagner. New officers include Leo Schario first vice president John Swartz second vice president Edmund Blair treasurer J E Witmer secretary and William Neal sergeant at arms. Trustees are Charles Young James McComas and George Galloway. The group approved opening a fulltime office at 333 Market on Feb 1 and authorized a $10 Red Cross contribution. Mayor Folk and Felix Hinkle urged proper representation for AFL on civilian wartime groups. Joseph DuBar named city council observer Jack McCahan chaired the defense bonds drive. Lee Andrews joined the child welfare board. Henry Biegl installed the officers.

James Patterson Canton Federation of Labor Central Labor Hall Theodore F. Wagner Leo Schario John Swartz Edmund Blair J. E. Witmer William Neal AFL Central Labor Body Charles Young James McComas George Galloway Market Red Cross Ed S. Folk Felix Hinkle Canton Civilian Defense Council Ahe United People Joseph DuBar Jack R. McCahan Lee Andrews Child Welfare Bureau Henry Biegl

Brydens Return From Erie For Lyle and Lamb Rites

Mr and Mrs L R Bryden of 1501 S Elmo and Mrs Mary Bryden of 1625 36th St NW have come back from Erie Pa where they attended funeral services Tuesday for their brother in law L L Lyle and his aunt Miss Emma Lamb who died the same day Lyle had often visited Canton.

L. R. Bryden S. Elmo Mary Bryden 36Th St Erie L. L. Lyle Emma Lamb Lyle Canton

Scouts Advance at Canton Court of Honor Ceremony

Twelve Canton district Boy Scouts received advancement awards at a court of honor held at the Retail Merchants Board office. Don Brown led as acting chairman, with badges presented by A. S. Koenreich Karl Kuem merling and George Deaver. Richard Cox of Troop 44 in Louisville earned an Eagle Gold Palm, while Star Scouts and Life Scouts were named including Richard Deal Robert Immel Jack Dillman George Shauer Olen Barkey Dale Brogan Robert Grobosky and Robert Torgler along with James Smith Russell Leslie and Charles Sluss. The annual Canton district Scout leaders dinner follows at 6 30 p m today.

Canton Retail Merchants Board Don Brown A. S. Koenreich Karl Kuemmerling George Deaver Richard Cox Louisville Richard Deal Robert Immel Jack Dillman George Schauer Olen Barkey Dale Brogan Robert Grobosky Robert Torgler James Smith Russell Leslie Charles Sluss

Trinity Reformed Church Program Includes Awards and Elections

The Trinity Reformed Church at 614 Market plans a program featuring awards for scouting service, election of officers, and entertainment.

Trinity Reformed Church Market

State Realtors Plan Rally in Ohio May

The Ohio Real Estate association set May 27 to 29 for its annual convention in Columbus after a state executive board meeting. T. K. Harris, state president, led the session with Canton figures Carl Wise Albert Fink and Roy Moharry present. An informal Canton Real Estate luncheon followed at the Courtland hotel.

The Ohio Real Estate Association Columbus Wednes T. K. Harris Canton Carl F. Wise Canton Real Estate Board Albert Fink Roy Moharry Canton Board Courtland

R Rev Markham Rites Planned Friday in Dover

Funeral services for Rev William O Markham retired minister will be held Friday at 2 pm in the First Christian church Dover with Rev Henry Toogood of New Philadelphia officiating. The body will be cremated in Cleveland. Markham organized Dover First Christian church and earlier served on the Tuscarawas county board of education and Republican committee. He was a 1936 candidate for state representative. Surviving family includes Bertha Markham five children Martha Edwin Kenneth Ruth Powell Robert and a brother Paul of St Louis Missouri.

Dover William O. Markham Canal Fulton First Christian Church Henry Toogood New Philadelphia Cleveland Markham Mineral City Rey Markham Tuscarawas County

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Mary L. Biggs Mrs Annabelle Cove Shivers Onesio ¢ Miller Eva White Mrs. Emmet Johnston Levi Rauschenberg Rev. H. Cassidy John W. Collins Legion Tuscarawas GFL Executive Board America Texaco Alexaco Texas Company Fred Allen Pera Texas
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