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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1942

Page

11

Death of Miss Susie May Grable in Canton

Miss Susie May Grable age 70 of 1717 Cleveland Ave NW Canton died this morning at Bernhardt Convalescent Home after a long illness. She was sister to the late Elmer Grable former Stark County home superintendent, a lifelong Canton resident, daughter of the late A. A. and Mrs. Grable pioneers. She belonged to First Methodist Church. Survived by nephew Arthur Grable and two nieces Mrs Edgar Huff and Mrs J W Ebie of Canton. Body at Wackerly parlors with calls Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m.

Susie May Grable Cleveland Ave Bernhardt Miss Grable Elmer Grable Stark County Canton A. A. Grable First Methodist Church Arthur Grable Edgar Huff J. W. Ebie Wackerly

Widow Margaret Zengler dies after two weeks illness

Mrs. Margaret A. Zengler 67 widow of Frank Zengler died Friday night at 1701 Navarre Road SW after a two week illness from a heart malady. Born in New Cumberland she lived in Canton 52 years and belonged to First Christian church and the Delta Alpha class. Surviving are son Ralph R. Zengler and daughter Clair D. Rickenbrode, brother William A. Chase, sister Mrs. John Atkinson, and nine grandchildren. The body is at Welch parlors with visiting hours tonight and Saturday. Funeral Monday at 3 p.m. Rev. P. H. Welshimer officiating. Burial Calvary Cemetery.

Margaret A. Zengler Frank Zengler Navarre Rd New Cumberland Canton First Christian Church Delta Alpha Ralph R. Zengler Clair D. Rickenbrode William A. Chase Cleveland John Atkinson Welch P. H. Welshimer Calvary Cemetery

William A Schindler 53 dies after stroke at Mercy hospital

William A. Schindler 53 a Baltimore & Ohio freight depot worker for 26 years and World War I veteran died Friday at Mercy hospital after a stroke Tuesday. A Canton resident, he served at Argonne and Verdun, was a member of St Peter's Catholic Church and Disabled American Veterans. Survived by mother Catherine Elizabeth and three brothers Frank, John, and Anthony. Funeral Monday at St Peter's with a solemn requiem high mass. burial in church cemetery. Body at Wackerly parlors. calling hours tonight and Sunday.

William A. Schindler Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Mercy Hospital Schindler Argonne Drive Verdun Canton St. Peter’s Catholic Church Catherine Elizabeth Schindler Frank F John J Anthony Schindler North Canton George N. Habig E. J. Dierker Joseph Petsche Wackerly

Mrs. Mae Tournox dies after pneumonia in Louisville

Mrs. Mae Tournox 53 wife of Austin Tournox died this morning at 918 East Main Street Louisville after a brief illness from pneumonia. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Kermit Phillips and Mrs John Miday two sons Bernard and Donald two sisters six half sisters two half brothers and three grandchildren. Body at Sluss parlors pending funeral arrangements.

Mae Tournox Austin Tournox E. Mainst Louisville Kermit Phillips John Miday Bernard Donald Tournox Peter Mathis Robertsville Albert Sumner Peter Mayfield Frank Spaulding Theo Mathis Massillon Clement Herbert Raymond Sheatzley Ruth Mathis Canton Fred Louis Mathis Sluss

Airport watchman found dead in office

Albert Stucker aged about 60 was found dead this morning in the night watchman’s office at McKinley airport by fellow employees. Coroner E C Reno ruled natural causes. Body taken to Jacobs parlors as relatives are sought.

Albert Stucker McKinley Airport Employes E. C. Reno Jacobs

Mrs Harley J Fisher Dies After Illness in Canton

Mrs Harley J Fisher 43 of 1619 Harrison Ave SW died Friday night at Aultman Hospital after a 10 day illness. A Canton resident 16 years and member of Canton Baptist Tabernacle she is survived by husband Harley J Fisher two sons Herman and Melvin a daughter Ellave her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Swanson of Marble North Carolina two brothers Rufus and Frank Swanson four sisters Mrs William Palmer of Riggle NC Mrs Lem Smith of Tomata NC Ellie and Mary Swanson of Marble NC. Services and burial details to be announced.

Emma M. Fisher Harrison Ave Aultman Hospital Rufus Frank Swanson William Palmer Riggle, N. C Lem Smith Tomata N. C Ellie Mary Swanson Marble Welch Parlors

Remembering Mrs Mary H Gutscher at North Canton

Mrs Mary Harter Gutscher 74 of 635 Hoover Pl NW died Friday afternoon after a five week illness from a heart malady. A Stark County resident, she belonged to Zion Reformed Evangelical church Molly Pitcher council Daughters of America and Service Star Legion. Survived by daughter Mrs Paul Meeder two sisters Mrs Allen Lentz and Mrs William Reed and a grandson. Services 1:30 p m at home and 2 p m at Zion Church North Canton conducted by Rev Melvin E Beck Burial in North Canton cemetery. Body to home Sunday 11 a m from Lewis parlors.

Mary Harter Gutscher Hoover Pl Stark County Zion Reformed Evangelical Church Molly Pitcher Zion Church North Canton Melvin E. Beck Lewis

Hartville Farmer John H Graening Dies After Long Illness

John Henry Graening aged 58 a Hartville farmer and longtime resident died Friday at his home after a long illness. He was a member of St. Pauls Catholic Church North Canton. Survived by widow Cora two brothers Martin Mogadore Michael Akron and three sisters Mrs Manuel Duquette Hartville Mrs Gus Tindal Lakemore and Mrs Anna Glady Cleveland. Services Monday at 830 am at home and 930 am at St. Pauls Church with Rev Fr Mechler officiating. Burial in St Josephs Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence.

John Henry Graening Hartville St. Paul’s Catholic Church North Canton Cora Graening Martin Mogadore Michael Akron Manuel Duquette Gus Tindal Lakemore Anna Glady Cleveland St. Paul’s Church Anthony Mechler St. Joseph’s Cemetery

Death of Mrs. Sara A. Lehman Former Canton Resident

Mrs. Sara A. Lehman 88, formerly of Canton and widow of John H. Lehman, died Friday in Lancaster Pennsylvania. She left Canton about 15 years ago and was reported at the Mennonite church in Mannheim Pennsylvania. Relatives in Canton have been notified.

Canton Sara A. Lehman Lancaster John H. Lehman Mannheim

Mrs. M. Maud Burkhardt Rites Scheduled at Seesholtz Memorial

Funeral services for Mrs. M. Maud Burkhardt age 67 will be Monday at 2 p m at Seesholtz Memorial with Rev H N Kerst presiding. Burial is in West Lawn cemetery. Daughters of Union Veterans will hold services Sunday at 7 p m followed by Auxiliary of Sons of Union Veterans at 7 15 and Ladies of the Moose at 7 30 at the memorial.

M. Maud Burkhardt Seesholtz H. N. Kerst Westlawn Burkhardt John Burkhardt Tuscarawas St E Daughters of Union Veterans Sons of Union Veterans Ladies of the Moose

Funeral services for Mrs Jennie Ziegler

Funeral services for Mrs Jennie Ziegler guided by Rev P H Welshimer will be Monday at 2 pm in Witticar parlors. Burial follows at Westlawn Cemetery. Calling hours today and Sunday are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Ziegler, 83, longtime First Christian Church member, died Thursday at her daughter Mrs Harvey Loehr’s Martindale Road home.

Jennie Ziegler P. H. Welshimer Witticar Westlawn Ziegler First Christian Church Harvey Loehr Martindale Rd

Mrs. Fredericka Rombach Rites Held at St Peter’s Church

Mrs. Fredericka Rombach, 80, died Thursday at 816 McKinley Ave NW. A Salenm requiem high mass was celebrated at St Peter's Catholic Church with Rt. Rev. Msgr. George N. Ha big as celebrant. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers included James T. Hauph, George P. Maloney Jr., Jack Halpin, Harold Weber, Harry Weber, and William Lehnis.

George N. Habig Salemn St. Peter’s Catholic Church Fredericka Rombach Edward J. Dekker Joseph Petsche James T. Hauph George P. Maloney Jr Jack Halpin Harold and Harry Weber William Lehnis

Beitzel William Frederick Funeral Rites Held

Funeral rites for William Frederick Beitzel 57 who died Friday at his Canton East Spaniard residence were held Sunday at 2 30 PM at the residence and 3 30 PM at Midvale Methodist Church with Rev Leroy Miller officiating Burial followed at East Avenue Cemetery New Philadelphia under Gor don Parlors East Sparta Friends may call at the residence A native of Stone Creek he lived in Midvale before moving to his present home 10 years ago and was a member of East Sparta Methodist Church.

William Frederick Beitzel Canton- East Spaniard Midvale Methodist Church Leroy Miller East Avenue Cemetery New Philadelphia East Sparta Beitzel Stonecreek Midvale

Funeral services for Mrs Ella Henshillwood

Funeral services for Mrs Ella Henshillwood 84 were held this afternoon at 2 in the Stark Memorial at Salem with burial in Hope Cemetery. She died Thursday at the home of her daughter Mrs Lou Foster in Twinsburg. Another daughter Mrs Charles E Quass of 2017 Tuscarawas St W was summoned to Twinsburg by her mother’s illness and death.

Ella Henshillwood Stark Memorial Salem Hope Cemetery Henshillwood Lou Foster Twinsburg Charles E. Quass Tuscara St W

Phillip Geis Massillon Obituary for 82 Year Old Resident

Phillip Geis 82 of 1220 Auburn pl NW Massillon died Friday night in City hospital. He was a member of St John Evangelical and Reformed church. Surviving are two daughters Florence and Mrs William Lang, three sons William F Walter H Howard P, four grandchildren, two sisters Miss Catherine Geis and Mrs Louise Eckroate, a brother Frederick. Services at 2 p m in Gordon Shaid nagle Hollinger parlors conducted by Rev C F Hammen. Burial Rose Hill Memorial Park. Calling hours tonight 7 to 9 and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m.

Massillon Phillip Geis Auburn Pl City Hospital St. John Evangelical and

Mrs Roy Kenmuir dies at 61 in Alliance Ohio

Mrs Sara Kenmuir 61 wife of Roy Kenmuir died at 9 05 am today at 30 E Grant St Alliance after two years illness. Native of Salineville she lived in the area 35 years and belonged to United Presbyterian Church Order of Eastern Star Daughters of Veterans Alice Beatty Sunday School class and Ladies Aid Society. Survived by son Ralph Alliance granddaughter a sister Mrs E A Bunn Youngstown and three brothers J H G A Dobson Cleveland and F J Dobson East Liverpool. Funeral Tuesday 130 pm Cassaday Turkle with Rev W H Hughes officiating burial Salineville. Friends may call Monday 7 9 pm.

Alliance Sara Kenmuir Roy Kenmuir E. Grant St Salineville United Presbyterian Church Order of Eastern Star Daughters of Veterans Alice Beatty Ladies’ Aid Society Ralph

William H Slusser obituary in Alliance City report

William Harrison Slusser 51 of 620 N Lincoln Ave mechanic died Friday in City hospital. Born in Maximo he lived in Alliance all his life and was a Church of God member. Survived by Ida his wife four sons Theodore Edward Ernest Donald. three daughters Mrs Ralph Marshall Mrs Clifford Anderson Lois. three grandchildren his mother Mrs Eva V Slusser of Louisville three brothers Guy Calvin Franklin and three sisters Mrs Stella Bandy Mrs Lester Lesh and Mrs Bertha Craft. Funeral 2 pm at Cassaday Turkle with Rev J A Overholt. Burial City cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday.

Alliance William Harrison Slusser N. Lincoln City Hospital Maximo Church of God Ida Slusser Theodore Edward Ernest Camp Wolters Tex Donald Ralph Marshall Clifford Anderson Lois Eva V. Slusser Louisville Guy Calvin Franklin Canton Stella Bandy Lester Lesh Fairhope Bertha Craft Maywood Calif Cassaday-Turkle J. A. Overholt City Cemetery

Bo IV man John Kratzsch dies after long illness

John Kratzsch 71 longtime Bolivar resident died Friday night at home after a long illness. He was survived by his wife Margaret Akers Kratzsch and six sisters and two brothers.

Bolivar John Kratzsch Margaret Akers Kratzsch

Funeral Rites Held in Shew Parlors for Local Residents

A funeral service for Pauline Hand Mrs. Charles Robinson William Albert of Bolivar Mrs Ade line Lowry Mrs Oliver Yant East Canton and Mrs Raymond Sprague Mrs Charles Robinson of California occurred at 2 p m in the Shew parlors with Rev. E J Greeg presiding. Burial followed at Ft Laurens cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p m Sunday.

Pauline Hand Charles Robinson William Canton Albert Bolivar Adeline Lowry Oliver Yant East Canton Raymond Sprague California E. J. Greeg Ft. Laurens

Charles Binder Rites Set In Mineral City

Charles Binder aged 46 will be honored with services Sunday at 1 30 p m in Gordon parlors and at 2 burial in the local cemetery. He died Friday from a bullet wound through the heart a coroner ruled self defense.

Mineral City Charles Binder Gordon Evangelical and Reformed Church Binder PD. M. Ceramella

Funeral services held for Mrs Addie Mattern in Jewett

Funeral services for 65 year old Mrs Addie M Mattern widow of Emmet Mattern were held today at 1 30 pm at the home of her brother O J Thompson RD 2 Jewett with Rev R V Chapin officiating Burial was in Greenwood cemetery She died Thursday at the home of her niece Mrs Frank Montgomery near Jewett Surviving are three brothers J L Thompson and J M Thompson of RD 2 Jewett and C F Thompson of Cadiz and two sisters Mrs Mary E Hedges of West Liberty West Virginia and Mrs Jennie Porter of RD 3 Cadiz

Jewett Addie M. Mattern Emmet Mattern O. J. Thompson RD 2 R. V. Chapin Greenwood Cemetery J. M. Thompson R. 2

James Warner services set for Sunday in New Philadelphia

James Warner 86 of 133 North NW died Friday at Torgler Convalescent Home after a three month illness. Services are Sunday at 2 p m in Gintz parlors with Rev. George Parsons in charge. Friends may call after 10 a m today. Surviving: son Dean of New Philadelphia and sister Mrs Nora Reidenbaugh of Cleveland. He was a retired produce dealer and served on the Methodist church official board.

New Philadelphia James Warner George Parsons Warner Torgler The Methodist Church Dean Nora Reidenbaugh Cleveland

Miss Harriett Collins Dies At Union Hospital

Miss Harriett Collins 81 of 1083rd st NE died early today at Union hospital after a 10 day illness. Born in Ireland she lived here six years and taught at women’s colleges. Former Boston Globe columnist survives Dr. George Collins and George and Frank of England, sisters Emily and Edith. Services at 2 30 p m in Gintz parlors conducted by Rev P W Frees Akron burial in East Avenue cemetery calling hours after 3 p m Sunday

New Philadelphia Marriett Collins Union Hospital Ireland Emerson College Boston Boston Globe George Collins George Frank England Emily Edith Gintz P. W. Frees Akron East Avenue Cemetery

Services for Frederick Ludi in Dover at Lewis parlors

Frederick Ludi 84 retired farmer of Dover RD 3 dies at his farm home. Visitation Monday at 9 a m at Lewis parlors. service Monday 2 p m officiated by Rev S V Hoffman. Burial in Fair Avenue cemetery New Philadelphia. Native of Crooked Run.

Dover Frederick Ludi RD 3 Lewis S. V. Hoffman Fair Avenue New Philadelphia Ludi Crooked Run

Brother Taken By Death

Mr and Mrs H F Fullwood of 1126 Hoover Pl NW returned from New Castle Pennsylvania where they were called by the death Wednesday of Mr Fullwood s brother Charles P Fullwood

H. F. Fullwood Hoover Pf NW New Castle

Alliance Traffic Case Involving Local Man

Alliance police arrested 56 year old Charles Snyder of 1841 S Senecarve on a charge of disregarding a traffic light after a Friday incident.

Alliance Charles Snyder S. Senecarve

Scarcity and price fears drive January scare buying wave

The Associated Press reports that housewives in the Cleveland area sparked a January scare buying wave as demand rose in groceries and metal and rubber items. District stores in Ohio, western Pennsylvania, eastern Kentucky, and the West Virginia panhandle saw sales 59 percent above January 1941, with merchandise limited and many clearance events. Employment remained high and money flow, as shown by five week checking deposits ending January 21, rose 15 percent year over year. Defense Bond sales likewise stayed above December highs throughout January.

Associated Press Cleveland Fourth District Federal Reserve Monthly Ohio Pennsylvania Kentucky West Virginia Panhandle

Gasoline sales fall 30 percent as tires rationed

Officials of the Gasoline Retailers Association in Chicago report a 30 percent drop in area gasoline sales since tire rationing began. N. R. Dispenza, director of the council of parking lot owners, notes steady declines in gasoline and parking lot business while hoping substitutes for rubber are found.

International News Service Chicago Gasoline Retailers Association Today N. R. Dispenza Council of Parking Lot Owners

Police hold 12 year old after attempted assault

A 12 year old boy was held for juvenile authorities Friday at 8 30 p m after being identified as the youth who knocked down and attempted to assault a 14 year old girl in the 1400 block on 4th street SE. The girl said he followed her and two younger girls then grabbed her and threw her to the ground. He was scared off by a passerby. Police arrested him in the 1550 block on 3rd street SE.

John C. Everett 4Th St SE 3Rd St SE

Dog license sale breaks records in Columbiana County

Lisbon Jan 31 Auditor Ross Tisher announced that the counties dog tag sale set a record with 7,487 tags sold by Jan 20 bringing in 9361 dollars in revenue.

Lisbon Columbiana County Ross Tisher

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