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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1942

Page

11

Deaths and Funerals Isaac Yant 82

Isaac Yant 82 died at home on Market area where he lived since childhood after illness began last May. He worked at Aultman Miller Co and Knight Mfg Co before retiring 16 years ago. Survived by sister Miss Alice Yant. Body at Arnold parlors. services Friday at 3 30 p m conducted by Rev Clarence LeRue. Burial in Westlawn cemetery.

Isaac Yant Market Area Mr. Yant Simpson Methodist Church Aultman-Miller Co Knight Mfg. Co Alice Yant Arnold Clarence LeRue Westlawn Cemetery

Mrs Fetters Dies at 63 in Canton Home

Mrs. Pearl J. Fetters 63 wife of Benjamin H. Fetters died Monday night at 117 Walnut Ave NE after a brief illness. She was a native of Alliance and had lived in Canton 25 years. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs. William C. Miles a brother Lawrence Lowther and two grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 2 pm at Seesholtz Memorial with Rev. P H. Welshimer officiating. Burial in Alliance Cemetery. Friends may call at the memorial after 7.

Pearl J. Fetters Benjamin H. Fetters Walnut Ave Alliance Canton First Christian Church William C. Miles Lawrence Lowther Seesholtz Memorial P. H. Welshimer Alliance Cemetery

Harry M Hannah dies in New Kensington age 73

Harry M. Hannah 73, longtime Timken Roller Bearing Co. employee, died Sunday night in the home of his daughter Mrs. Frank McBryer in New Kensington. Survived by two sons Charles and Frank, sisters Dora Dunmyre and Effie Ronske, brothers James and John, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services Wednesday 2 p.m. at Seesholtz Memorial, Rev. John B. Barker officiating. Burial Forest Hill cemetery. Moose services at memorial tonight 7:30.

Harry M. Hannah Timken Roller Bearing Co Frank McBryer New Kensington Canton Lodge of Moose Golden Lodge Charles Canton Frank Hannah Netrona Wagner Black Lick Dora Dunmyre Cleveland Effie Ronske James McKeesport John Hannah Indiana Seesholtz Memorial John B. Barker Forest Hill Cemetery

Frank L. Wagner 69 Dies in Los Angeles After Hoover Co Years

Frank L. Wagner aged 69 formerly of 1109 Queensf NW died January 19 in Los Angeles. He had been ill for several years and, before moving to California in 1935, was employed by the Hoover Co for 18 years, according to friends who received the announcement.

Frank L. Wagner Queensf NW Los Angeles California Hoover Co

Obituary for J. M. Harbaugh Fireman 84 in Chicago

J M Harbaugh 84 longtime early volunteer fire man died Sunday night at his Chicago home. His son Russell Harbaugh of 1021 Seneca pl NE has left for Chicago to attend the services.

J. M. Harbaugh Chicago Russell Harbaugh Seneca Pl

John Neacsu to be taken to Romanian Hall at 4

The body of John Neacsu of 2400 8th Street NE will be transported to the Romanian Hall today at 4 PM for services.

John Neacsu

Funeral Services Announced For Mr Neaciu at Forest Hill

At 1 p.m. Wednesday in the hall and 2 p.m. in the Romanian Orthodox church Rev. Traian Demian will oversee services for 55 year old Mr Neaciu an employee of Republic Steel Corp who died Sunday burial to follow in Forest Hill cemetery.

Traian Demian Forest Hill Cemetery Neaciu Republic Steel Corp

Funeral services for Edward C. Dieringer

Edward C Dieringer formerly employed by Superior Sheet Steel Co dies on Monday. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 30 a m in Spiker parlors with Rev Dennis Foreman officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn cemetery. Friends may visit after 7 tonight.

Edward C. Dieringer Spiker Dennis Foreman Westlawn Mr. Dieringer Superior Sheet Steel Co

Funeral services for Clifford J. Fisk

Clifford J. Fisk, 64, killed in a Sunday auto collision at 3 15 p m at 15th street and Bryan avenue SW, will be buried in Mapleton cemetery. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 p m at the home on the Waco Mapleton road, in charge of Rev P H Welshimer. Body to be taken to the home at 4 today. Liberty council Junior O U A M to hold services there tonight at 8.

Clifford J. Fisk Waco- Mapleton Rd P. H. Welshimer Mapleton Cemetery Liberty Council Mr. Fisk 15Th St Bryan Ave

Mrs. Clara Karrer Rites Planned in Massillon

Mrs. Clara Myers Karrer, 75, died at her Massillon home after a four day illness. A Central Presbyterian Church and Daughters of Union Veterans member, she is survived by two daughters, a son, a sister, and four brothers. Services Friday at 2 30 p m at Central Presbyterian with Rev J Rodgers Sillars in charge, burial in West Brookfield cemetery. Home: Gordon Shaidnagle Hollinger parlors.

Massillon Clara Myers Karrer N. Genoard Central Presbyterian Church Daughters of Union Veterans Roy McKnight Canton- Massilloprd Miller Foulk Lake Milton Myron Cadelle Hutchinson Herbert C. Myers Vermilion W. Henry Myers David W Leesville Jacob F Ashland J. Rodgers Sillars West Brookfield Cemetery Gordon-Shaidnagle-Hollinger

Ward Lewis S. dies at 75 in Lisbon home

Lewis Sherman Ward 75 former secretary treasurer and director of the Columbiana County Mutual Insurance Co. died at 9 am today at his home 637 N Market St Born in Center Township he lived in Lisbon since 1905 He attended Mt Hope Academy taught in rural schools and was active in the Presbyterian church Masons and other orders Surviving are his widow daughter granddaughter three brothers and two sisters Services set for Thursday at 3 30 pm at the residence with Rev J Morgan Cox in charge Burial in local cemetery Body to be brought from Bells parlors Wednesday morning Friends may call Wednesday 7 to 9 pm.

Margaret Ann Reese Ward Esther McCandless Salem Fred Raymond Lisbon William Alliance George McClain Bertha Culbertson J. Morgan Cox

Concordia lodge member and Hoffman family obituary notice

A Concordia lodge member and relatives of F Mayme Gross Hoffman are named. Edward Hoffman of Elkton and four brothers Howard Frank Sprague Wade are listed. Services set for Thursday at 3 p m in Henry parlors with burial in the local cemetery. Calling hours Wednesday 7 to 9 p m.

Concordia Lodge I Om F Mayme Gross Hoffman Edward Hoffman Elkton Howard Frank East Liverpool Sprague Lisbon Wade Henry

Oscar D Lehman funeral services announced

Oscar D. Lehman 67 native of Madisonburg and former school superintendent at Marshallville Homerville and Granger will be remembered Wednesday at 2 p m in the Elliott parlors at Lodi. He died Saturday at his Me dina home. Surviving are his widow two daughters two brothers and four sisters.

Mrs Ora Shields Dies After Long Wooster Nursing Career

Miss Ora Shields a Wooster nurse for 25 years died Saturday at a local hospital. Survived by her brother Glenn Shields of Wooster and two sisters Mrs Albert Heppert of Cleveland and Harriet Shields of Wooster.

Wooster Ora M. Shields Glenn Shields Albert Heppert Cleveland Harriet Shields

Bert S Wilson services set for Wednesday in Alliance

Bert S Wilson 46 of Alliance died Sunday at home 165 Williams Ct. Services will be Wednesday at 2 p m in Sharer parlors with burial in Grandview cemetery Sebring. Calling hours 7 to 9 tonight. Survived by widow Ethel five sons Bert Jr Jack Chester William and Richard all at home one daughter Mrs Dale Ferguson Alliance mother Mrs Margaret Sutton Alliance two grandchildren and one brother George of Sebring.

Alliance Bert S. Wilson Williams Ct Grandview Sebring Ethel Wilson Bert Jr Jack Chester William Richard Dale Ferguson Margaret Sutton George

Walter Meiser Jr. Dies from Auto Accident Injuries

Services for Walter Meiser Jr. 19, who died in Twin City hospital Dennison after a Sunday automobile crash, will be held Wednesday at 2 p m at 438 Fair Ave NE with Rev. George Vouga. Burial in East Avenue cemetery. Survived by parents Walter Meiser Sr. and three sisters Mrs. George Snyder New Philadelphia Mrs. Thomas Francis Detroit Mich and Eileen Meiser at home.

New Philadelphia Walter Meiser Jr Twin City Hospital Dennison Fairave NE George Vouga East Avenue Cemetery Walter Meiser Sr George Snyder Thomas Francis Detroit Mich Eileen Meiser

Mrs Jennie Norman Amsterdam Died At 84

Mrs Jennie Norman of Amsterdam died at 3 30 am Monday in the Acrerest home. She was 84 and a native of Harrison county a Methodist church member. Surviving sister Mrs William Condo of near Kil gore services Wednesday at 1 pm at her nephew Lee Truby s home near Kil gore and at 2 pm Germano Methodist church burial in New Rumley cemetery Graham parlors in charge

Amsterdam Jessie Norman Harrison County Acrerest Methodist Church William Condo Kilgore Lee Truby Near Kilgore Germano Methodist Church New Rumley Graham

Death of Luella C Brewster in Lisbon Near Local Church

Louella C Brewster, 82, died Monday at 11 p m at her home on E Lincoln Way. Born nearby, she was a United Presbyterian Church member. Funeral services will be 2 p m in the church with Rev J M Cameron officiating. Burial in local cemetery, Eells parlor in charge. Friends may call Wednesday 7 to 9 p m at residence.

Lisbon Luella C. Brewster E. Lincoln Way Here United Presbyterian Church J. M. Cameron Eells

Mrs Amanda Wagner Rites Held In Burbank Cemetery

Mrs Amanda Wagner 66 of Burbank died Sunday night. Funeral services for the mother of Lloyd Wagner of Wooster will be held Thursday at 2 p m at the Burbank cemetery. She leaves two other sons Floyd and Russell both of Burbank, a daughter Mrs Florence Swartz of Burbank, and seven grandchildren.

Wooster Amanda R. Wagner Burbank Lloyd Wagner Floyd Russell Florence Swartz

Harley Huffman Dies at 62 Tavern Operator in Lisbon

Harley K. Huffman 62 local tavern operator died today at 5 30 a m in his home 215 E Lincoln Way after an illness of several weeks he was survived by his wife and other family members and the article notes his local significance.

Lisbon Harley K. Huffman E. Lincoln Way

Karl Lehmann dies at 63 in Navarre with service planned

Karl Lehmann 63 a retired coal miner died Monday night at the home of Henry Heather in Navarre He belonged to the Eagle and Moose lodges of Massillon The service will be at 2 pm in Hug parlors led by Rev Robert Baldauf of St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Burial will be in Uniontown cemetery Visitation is 7-9 pm tonight 2-4 and 7-9 pm Wednesday and Thursday until services

Navarre Karl Lehmann Henry Heather Eagle and Moose Massillon Robert Baldauf St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Uniontawn

Paroles Granted For Inmates From District Near Mansfield

David L. Quinn of Stark county at London prison farm received parole effective April 1 to leave for Illinois by the state pardon and parole commission. Also granted paroles to Tuscarawas County inmate Jack Jones for non support and Warren L. Heck for rape with consent. both paroled March 16 along with Carroll James Dowdy for abandonment.

David L. Quinn Stark County London Illinois State Pardon and Parole Commission Tuscarawas Jack Jones Warren L. Heck Carroll James Dowdy

Factory trains women for Fleetwings jobs in 10 week course

Bristol, Pa on January 27 reports women aged 18 to 25 will be trained for positions at the Fleetwings aircraft factory. The 10 week program covers sheet metal work blueprint reading riveting and related operations.

Bristol Fleetwings

Harter Named Assistant Chief Warden in Canton Civil Defense

Lieut. Col. Henry W. Harter Jr., former common pleas judge, was chosen as assistant chief warden for Canton's civilian defense. Appointed by Mayor Folk's chief warden Paul Gnau, Harter will help coordinate emergency phases and assist in running the proposed control center. He serves as vice chairman of the public safety committee overseeing police fire communications utilities medical facilities rescue and water supply.

Henry W. Harter Jr Common Pleas Canton Col. Harter Paul J. Gnau Edward S. Folk American Legion Reserve Officers Corps Public Safety Committee Mr. Gnau

Amerigas Postpone Conference Closing

United Press dispatch from Rio de Janeiro reports the emergency conference of American foreign ministers was postponed to 6 p m tomorrow. Argentina and Chile press Brazil to delay breaking with the Axis while approving measures to expel Axis influence from the western hemisphere.

United Press Rio DE Janeiro Argentina Chile Brazil Germany Japan Italy

Plumbers Offer Aid in Local Defense Program

Local 94 Plumbers and Steam Fitters union approved a resolution offering its 100 members to Canton Civilian Defense Committee. Services would cover disrupted sewer, water, oil or gas lines during an emergency. Copies go to Mayor Folk and Civilian Defense Council. union had bought defense bonds. Paul Hayne presided. Clyde Davis spoke.

Local 94 Plumbers and Steamfitters Union AFS Canton Civilian Defense Committee Plumbers’ Hall Ed S. Folk Civilian Defense Council Clyde Davis Davis Paul Hayne

Tire rationing foil for Worcester pastor on bike

In Worcester Massachusetts Reverend Hugh Stouppe continued parish work despite tire rationing. He travels by bicycle averaging 50 miles weekly and has logged over 1,800 miles in the last eight months, showing the pastor's dedication amid shortages.

Worcester Mass Hugh Stouppe

Sister Taken by Death in Wintersville

County Commissioner John M. Frazier of Louisville is advised of the death of his sister Mrs. Binna Stevenson, 71, of Wintersville Ohio, occurred Monday afternoon.

John M. Frazier Louisville Binna , Stevenson Wintersville

Bricker Calls Canton Shoppers to Tote Bundles

Gov. John W. Bricker urged Canton shoppers to join a statewide drive to reduce tire use gasoline and truck wear by carrying packages from stores. He asked local merchants via a letter to Charles M. Isaac executive manager of Canton Retail Merchants board to curb home deliveries as directors of the organization prepared to meet.

Canton John W. Bricker Charles M. Isaac Canton Retail Merchants Board Isaac

Governor urges curtailment of store deliveries

Gov Bricker, chairman of the Ohio State Council of Defense, asks the board to cut deliveries to the bone. He cites cities with three deliveries a week versus two a day before the war and seeks elimination of special deliveries to single customers and other extra delivery services.

Bricker Ohio State Council of Defense

Banquet Highlights Catholic Men's Luncheon Club

The Catholic Men's Luncheon club held its annual banquet at the Onesto hotel with about 125 attendees. Ray Martin of Cleveland spoke on Silence, partly philosophical and musical, and W. Bernard Rodgers discussed Sense and Nonsense. New officers were elected: Dr Edward C. Reno president George Nieport vice president Leroy G. Dubs secretary and Charles Knapp sergeant at arms.

Onesto Hotel Ray Martin Cleveland National Conference of Christians and Jews W. Bernard Rodgers Russell J. Burt Edward CC. Reno George Nieport Leroy G. Dubs Charles Knapp Henry Schwerzler F. A. Hartmann

Two-Week Appellate Session Opens Here

The fifth district court of appeals with Judges Charles C. Lemer t of Zanesville Clyde C. Sherick of Ashland and Charles W. Montgomery of Newark opened a two weeks session here today. Twenty-eight cases are on the assignment for review through Thursday Feb. 5.

Fifth District Court of Appeals Charles C. Lemert Zanesville Clyde C. Sherick Ashland Charles W. Montgomery Newark Wenty

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A&p International Tractor Dial Clara Karrer Lewis S. Ward Atlantic U. S Oscar D. Lehman Miss Ora Shields Jennie Norman Louella C. Brewster Mrs Amanda Wagner For All Cathulana le Mansfield Harter Gnau Amerigas Om Ana la Thurin Grand Rapids Axminster Broadloom Axminster Burgundy Saxony Thurn Market Ave Art Flower Gilmore Seman 4Th St
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