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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1951

Page

9

Crash of Car and Trucks Injures Two Near Massillon

A Friday crash at 9 30 p m at Routes 62 and 44 injured two drivers and a passenger when a Sebring Trucking tractor trailer struck a Ohio Farm Bureau Service truck and then hit the car ahead. Karl Crabaugh 56 and Grace Hoberdier 40 were taken to Mercy Hospital with head and chest injuries and arm injuries respectively.

Sheriff’s Office Mercy Hospital Karl Crabaugh E Milnerst Alliance Grace Hoberdier 4Th St NW Sebring Trucking Co James H. Jeffrey Jr RD 3 Salem Ohio Farm Bureau Service James H. Troyer Devinng St Louisville Crabaugh Farm Bureau Highway Patrol H. L. McAram Jeffrey

Canton National Holds Organizational Meeting

The Canton National Bank re elected all officers and directors at the annual organization meeting Friday. Officers include Harley J. Fast as president and Charles W. Keplinger as vice president and chairman of the executive committee. other officers and a list of directors are named.

The Canton National Bank Harley J. Fast Charles W. Keplinger Patrick D. Slyne Joseph C. Sommer Eugene M. Fast Fred W. Ritzman George C. Mast M. Eugene Keller Corliss R. Hostetler Dorothy Reese James L. Amerman Joseph M. Blake Bert E. Froehole Edgar W. Jones John Cc. Keplinger Edward A. Mahoney Merlin R. Schneider

Navarre Board Adopts $105,859.82 Budget

Navarre board of education adopted a budget totaling 10585980 for the coming year and reported a bond retirement fund totaling 357956 including bonds for the elementary school, high school and athletic field. Bids for the new building will be opened Tuesday noon at the school. Harold Holshey, industrial arts instructor, was authorized to travel to Columbus to explore government surplus material for the school.

Navarre Navarre Board of Education Harold Holshey Columbus

Car Damages Gas Meter At Bolton Home

Mrs. Earl Lewis Sr. reported a vehicle backed into the driveway at 1756 North Rockhill Avenue Bolton causing extensive gas meter damage. Gas company notified and service disconnected. incident occurred today at 12:30 a.m. per sheriff deputies.

Earl Lewis Sr N. Rockhill Ave Bolton

County Plumbing Regulations To Be More Strictly Enforced

Stark County Health Board tightens plumbing and well rules with a $2 per well permit and a form filing requirement. A supplement to Regulation No 5 raises plumbing and fixture roughing fees to 50 cents per trap or fixture to fund inspections, effective February 1. Oscar Baker named enforcing agent as Arthur Coch, W S Snede and Dr P L Harris head the board after Monday’s election.

Stark County Board of Health Stark County General Health District P. L. Harris Harris Oscar Baker Arthur Coch Minerva W. S. Snede Alliance Dr. Harris

Wooster Youth Listed as Dead In Korean War

Two casualties in the Korean War raise Wooster area totals to 155 with 101 wounded 26 killed and 28 missing Pfc Watts H Shaffer listed as killed in action July 24 son of Mr and Mrs Shaffer of Wooster. Pvt Gerald Hammond of Canton remembered as Golden Gloves champ seriously wounded in face Dec 28 aboard a hospital ship left for Korea with 3rd Infantry Division.

Pfc Watts H. Shaffer and Mets Shaffer RD 5 Wooster Gerald Gerald Hammond Hammond Irene Hammond Cherry Ave SE Shaffer William Yongdong Eighth Cavalry Division Korea Japan Canton Wooster High School Ft. Knox Camp Stoneman Calif 3Rd Infantry Division

Volunteers Boost Defense Total To 191 In County Program

Sheriff Harry W. Grossglaus reports 65 more volunteers registered at Reed Urban School, bringing the civilian defense auxiliary police total to 191 toward a 1000 to 1200 goal. Upcoming registrations include Navarre, Marlboro, and Jackson Township high schools, with first aid and training classes scheduled across Avondale, Edgefield, Middlebranch, and village schools.

Harry W. Grossglaus Genoa Reedurban Beach City Brewster-Wilmot Navarre High School Marlboro High School Lake Cable- McDonaldsville Jackson Township High School Charles Bailey Grossglaus

Godfrey to Spend Two Weeks as Observer With Eisenhower

NBC radio star Arthur Godfrey will serve two weeks on General Eisenhower’s Shape staff in late February after a naval air duty refresher in Pensacola January 18 to February 4. He plans a further two weeks in Europe to study issues for radio commentary, then return to air March 5. Godfrey noted he travels as a staff member, not an aide, and hopes to serve with Eisenhower indefinitely.

Godfrey Eisenhower New York Arthur Godfrey Naval Reserve Shape Dwight D. Eisenhower Naval Air Station Pensacola Fla Columbia Broadcasting System Europe Gen. Eisenhower Arthur Navy Department

Holmes County Library Seeks Trained Librarian

Holmes County Library in Millersburg seeks a trained librarian to replace Mrs. Mary Fitch upon her resignation February. If a trained librarian is not hired, state aid funds could be cut, though time is allowed to meet qualifications. Without a new hire, hours drop to 20 weekly with a set schedule including weekdays and Saturday slots.

Millersburg Holmes County Library Mary Fitch D. C. Egger Egger

Jury Rejects $26,897 Personal Injury Suit

A jury in Common Pleas Court found for defendant after hearing evidence over a week. William E. Yoho of Quaker City sued Glenn J. Stoetzer of 2121 17th St SE for injuries from a Jan 26, 1949 collision at Monroe Ave and Tuscarawas St E. Judge George N. Graham presided.

Common Pleas Court William E. Yoho Quaker City Canton Glenn J. Stoetzer 17Th St SE Monroe Ave Tuscarawas St E George N

Lace Curtains Provide Sewer System Mystery

Canton's sewer backup mystery confounds officials as lace curtains clog an eight inch pipe on Smith ave near 9th st. SW. About 40 nearby homes reported basement flooding late Friday while emergency crews investigated the blocked line. Councilman George E. Hostetter noted repeated pipe clogs in the area this year.

Canton H. K. Williams Smith Ave 9Th St George E. Hostetter

Sled Tracks Turn to Ice in Canton

Canton's 17 sled tracks have become ice tracks prompting the city street department to apply abrasives. Recreation Director Clif ford W. Schnake said ice on top of snow created dangerous conditions on hills for sledders and motorists. Tracks will reopen once more snow makes conditions safe.

Canton City Street Department Clifford W. Schnake Schnake

Union Hospital building drive reaches 63 percent

NEW PHILADELPHIA Jan 13 63 percent of Union Hospital's $180000 building campaign has been raised. At a Friday night Elks Home meeting workers reported $71,591.50 still to be raised.

New Philadelphia Union Hospital Elks

Hanna Granddaughter Granted Illinois Divorce

Ruth McCormick Miller of Washington DC and La Salle Illinois was granted a divorce from Peter Miller Jr on cruelty grounds. She waives alimony and transfers stock in Daily Post Co and La Salle County Broadcasting Corp. Custody of Kristie 6 and Mark 3 shared six months each year. Miller is linked to McCormick and Hanna political families in Illinois.

Ottawa Ill Ruth McCormick Miller Washington D.C la Salle Peter Miller Jr Miller la Salle Daily News-Tribune Washington Times-Herald Daily Post Co News- Tribune la Salle County Broadcasting Corp Kristie Mark Ruth Hanna McCormick Sims Medill McCormick Illinois M. A. Hanna Cleveland

Harter Bank Re-Elects All Officers and Directors

Annual reorganization of the Harter Bank and Trust Co results in re-election of all officers and directors. Officers include J Brenner Root as president and several vice presidents, cashiers, and trust officers. Directors listed are Homer E Black, Edward T Gibbons, T K Harris, Herbert W Hoover, Wendell Herbruck, Harold H Krider, John F O'Dea, D J Renkert, Mr Root, Raymond M Schlabach, and Paul F Vandervoort.

Harter Bank Harter Bank & Trust Co J. Brenner Root Glick Schultz Jay L. Goodin C. J. Haas F. E. Clapper R. N. McAbee Gerald Massie Robert K. Domer Paul G. Hawke W. D. Hunter G. H. Nieport Curtis C. Martin Homer E. Black Edward T. Gibbons T. K. Harris Herbert W. Hoover Wendell Herbruck Harold H. Krider John F. O’dea D. J. Renkert Mr. Root Raymond M. Schlabach Paul F. Vandervoort

Annual Elections Held At First National Bank

At the annual organization meeting Friday all officers and directors were re elected. Officers include R. W. Leichot as president L. H. Ream as vice president and cashier A. H. Seely J. W. Saxton J. S. Morris S. M. Ball and C. W. Blanchard as assistant cashiers H. M. Carle as trust officer Glen Yohe as assistant trust officer. The board was reduced to seven after the death of W. G. Saxton. remaining directors re elected are Charles Balough Paul B. Belden Ralph M. Fawcett Millard L. Hamaker Robert J. Himmelright Mr. Loichot and Mr. Ream.

The First National Bank R. W. Leichot L. H. Ream A. H. Seely J. W. Saxton J. S. Morris S. M. Ball C. W. Blanchard H. M. Carle Glen Yohe W. G. Saxton Charles Balough Paul B. Belden Ralph M. Fawcett Millard L. Hamaker Robert J. Himmelright Mr. Loichot Mr. Ream

Suspect Pleads Guilty To Attempted Robbery

Richard Kendall age 26 of 1427 Harrisburg Road NE pled guilty to assault with intent to rob and was bound to the grand jury by Municipal Judge D L McCarroll. Kendall allegedly attempted to hold up the bartender at Mannos cafe located at 1910 Mahoning Road NE Thursday at 5 p.m. A customer distracted him and bartender Charlie Mailat, 1104 39th Street NW, restrained him.

Richard Kendall Harrisburg Rd D. L. McCarroll Kendall Mahoning Rd NE Charlie Mailat 39Th St NW

Local Song Writer Wins Publication on CBS-WGAR

Ruth Plave, a Canton amateur songwriter, won $200 and publication for Here I Go, I'm in Love Again on Songs for Sale. Judges praised the melody as very cute and catchy. Plave competed with two others from New York. Rosemary Clooney sang her song with Ray Bloch orchestra. judging panel included Irving Caesar and Mitch Miller.

Ruth Plave Cbs-Wgar Plave George Plave Harvard Ave

Two Registrants Inducted Omitted From List

Names of two Selective Service Board 109 inductees were omitted from a prior list. John P. Boylan of 204 Wertrave SW and Derrall E. Bond of 361 Woodland Ave NW were inducted into the army on Jan 2 after papers return delay from the induction station.

Selective Service Board Army John P. Boylan Wertrave SW Derrall E. Bond Woodland Ave

Reds Bishop Choice Questioned by Church Editor

In Cleveland a church newspaper editor testified in federal court that opposition to the Romanian Orthodox Church’s new bishop in the American Episcopate rests on claims the appointment had Romanian government approval. Viorel D. Trifia said he saw a letter cleared by Bucharest that ordered transfer of episcopal properties and assets to Bishop Andrei Moldovan.

Cleveland Viorel D. Trifia The Sofia Andrei Moldovan Moldovan Bucharest Trifia Emerich B. Freed Council of the John Trutza Father Trutza

Bidding for Plant at New Phila May Reach $1 200 000

Spirited bidding for the Belmont Stamping and Enameling Co plant at 425 Belmont Ave NW began in New Philadelphia. A Cleveland concern and a local group vie to buy 6000 shares, with offers reportedly above 1 200 000 dollars. Royal Vacuum Cleaner Co of Cleveland, led by Harold and Joe Scott, is said to bid over 200 dollars a share. Marsh Bros of New Philadelphia and other locals also bid. Stockholders meet next Thursday to choose among offers. Belmont Inc employs 240 people.

New Philadelphia Belmont Stamping & Enameling Co Belmont Ave NW Cleveland Royal Vacuum Cleaner Co Harold and Joe Scott Cincinnati Marsh Bros Alvin C. Marsh Belmont Co Fisher, Smith & Renner Richard C. Rea Belmont

Catholic Lecturer Warns of Fatima Revelations on World Peace

About 750 people attended Stephen Craze in St John’s Catholic Church Hall to hear warnings from Fatima messages about wars as punishment for sin. He urged prayer, penance, and devotion to Mary to convert Russia and bring peace, noting fashion trends and rising abortions as signs. A Fatima miracle film followed the talk.

Stephen Craze Our Lady of Fatima St. John’s Catholic Church Hall Canton Curia Legion of Mary Third Order of St. Francis Craze Virgin Mary Fatima Cincinnati Portugal United States Mr. Craze Mother of God Russia

Alliance Records No Traffic Death Since Early 1949

Alliance reports a traffic fatality free year in 1950 for the first time since 1949. The last death was Feb 17, 1949, involving Howard Milner, 28. The department logged 1,319 more arrests, 671 auto accidents, 116 injuries, and 346 robberies with $37,251.53 loot seized.

Alliance Police Department Howard Milner North Webb Ave

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