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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1949

Page

2

Judith Coplon Free Pending Appeal Action

Judith Coplon, awaiting a second espionage trial, faces a New York July 11 date with co defendant Valentine A. Gubitchev. The 28 year old former Justice Department worker could add 35 years to her current 40 months to 10 year sentence. She defended her innocence in a farewell speech before a New York court.

Washington Judith Coplon Russia Justice Department New York Valentine A. Gubitchev Brunet Brooklyn

Metered offense nets man $1 after dog tied to meter

Berkeley police cited a dog owner for attaching a foreign object to a parking meter. The boxer dog prompted a legal issue, with the owner initially balking at $10 but agreeing to pay $1 after the fine was reduced. The incident highlights a novel municipal offense.

Berkeley Cal

Preliminary Plans For Molly Stark Expansion Okayed

Stark County approves initial concepts for Molly Stark Sanatorium additions. Dr. Anthony J. Borowski confirms state review in Columbus with architects and officials. Plans call for two angled wings, kitchen, laundry, and heating upgrades, boosting capacity by 103 beds. Funding ties to a $500,000 bond issue and a potential $250,000 state grant.

Stark County Molly Stark Anthony J. Borowski Ohio Department of Health Columbus Building Commission

Weather report and heat wave in Ohio and Canton area

Weather bulletin from Akron Canton Airport notes warm humid conditions this afternoon with fair, warm days to follow Sunday and Monday. Tonight’s low around 66 degrees and Sunday’s high near 88. Ohio endures a blistering heat wave with three deaths and 90s across cities. Forecasters expect continued heat into midweek with little relief until the Fourth of July weekend.

Ohio International News Service Weather Bureau Toledo Cincinnati Pacific Northwest A. S. Klemetsmo

Weather sketch and almanac data from Canton area

Daily almanac notes from Canton with high and low temperatures across multiple cities, cloud cover, and barometric readings. Includes tomorrow’s almanac data from Kent State University Canton such as sunrise sunset moon phases and meridian positions.

Kent State University Canton

Weekend Toll Rising With Nation's July Getaway

Fourteen people died in violent accidents as the United States began a three day Fourth of July holiday. The National Safety Council estimates 33 million cars will head to vacation areas and resorts, with about 290 traffic fatalities expected over the period. Last year’s three day toll exceeded 500 with nearly 300 traffic deaths. Early reports indicate five traffic deaths, seven drownings, and two other fatalities.

Associated Press National Safety Council

Car Check Continues as Canton Opens Safety Program

Cars from distant states join local inspections as 29 lead-brake defects top a list that also shows counts for tail lights headlights license plate lights and others. Canton begins a voluntary safety check with daily inspections at police headquarters and sheriff’s office through July from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Canton Canton Police Sheriff's Office

City Police Detect 87 Defects in 428 Autos

Canton police conducted the annual July traffic safety check inspecting 428 cars. Patrolman William Adams led the operation and reported 87 defects found, including 46 stop lights and 20 tail lights, with brakes, wipers, horns, muffler, steering, headlights, and other misc defects among the findings.

Canton William Adams

Electrician Glenn Bredon Promoted to Journeyman

Glenn Bredon was promoted to journeyman Thursday by the Canton Joint Apprenticeship Committee. An address error in Friday’s Repository listed 1918 Ohio Ave NE. he resides at 339 East Maplest, North Canton.

Glenn Bredon Canton

Injured in Fight Near Tuscarawas Street

Donald E. Bonevich aged 21 of 1367 Starkave SW was treated at Aultman Hospital for eye and face scratches after a fight at 12 15 a m in the 1900 block on Tuscarawas street West, police reported.

Donald E. Bonevich Starkave Aultman Hospital Tuscarawas St

Hope for Cut In Excise Tax Fades Rapidly

Washington prospects for a wartime excise tax cut look slim as Congress debates restoring 1942 levels on furs jewelry and other luxuries. Senate finance leaders oppose the move while House efforts to bypass committees threaten a vote, amid looming August adjournment and fears of a revenue loss.

Washington Congress Senate Finance Committee George Georgia Martin Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee Truman

Jewett Man Dies Of Heart Attack While Swimming

Howard Wesley Albright a 44 year old Jewett resident died of a heart attack while swimming in the Tuscarawas River two miles south of Newcomerstown on a weekend vacation. His wife Hazel and three children watched from shore as he tested depth and began to swim before sinking. Firemen recovered the body from 50 feet of water. The coroner ruled exertion caused the heart attack. He leaves a wife three children and a step daughter plus parents and three brothers. The body was taken to Durant funeral home.

Newcomerstown Howard Wesley Albright Jewett Tuscarawas River Here Mr. Albright Y. & O. Coal Co Donald Casto Canton M. P. Albright Clarington Charles Albright Zanesville Carl Albright Powhatan Point Emmet Albright Canal Fulton W. E. Durant

Quiz Guesses on Radio Quiz Shows in New York

July 2 report lists probable answers to radio quiz programs. It names Stop the Music on ABC WHBC Sundays at 8, Say Not Love Is a Dream as a contender, Hit the Jackpot on CBS WGAR Tuesdays at 10, and mentions Birds of a Feather Flock Together as a current guess.

New York Nana ABC WHBC CBS WGAR

Waders Cause Boy Foot Puncture at Waterworks Park

Thomas Baugus fifteen of Market area was treated at Ault man hospital for a puncture wound in the foot caused Friday noon while wading at Waterworks Park.

Wader Thomas Baugus Market Area Aultman Hosital Waterworks Park

Television Schedule Highlights and Parades

Saturday lineup lists test pattern music blocks at 1 15 and 6 00 pm with interviews at 2 00 and 6 30 pm. Evening features include Red Barber at 6 30 and a 7 00 film followed by Screen Test and Stand By for Crime. Crusade in Europe and Cavalcade of State air before Toast of the Town and a VFW Parade film at 11 10 pm and Coming Your Way at 11 10 pm.

St. Louis Europe

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Mary Jane Chase Dies in Aultman Hospital

Mrs Mary Jane Chase widow of Hosea Chase died Friday night at Aultman Hospital after a hip fracture suffered in a fall. She was 85 born in England and came to America at 15. She lived in Youngstown 40 years prior to moving here and served as secretary at Calvary Presbyterian Church. Survived by daughters Mrs Dan Cunningham Mrs Joseph Carson and Mrs Marty Williams son Glenn M Chase 3 sisters a brother 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Services Tuesday at 1 30 p m Hofmeister Memorial Funeral Home Youngstown with Rev John B Barker officiating burial in Sharon Pennsylvania. Friends may call Sunday and Monday evenings.

Mary Jane Chase Howard J. Thompson Shorbave Aultman Hospital Thompson Calvary Presbyterian Church Chase Hosea Chase England America Youngstown Dan Cunningham Joseph Carson Marty Williams RD 2 Canfield Glenn M. Chase Girard Hofmeister Memorial Funeral Home John B. Barker Sharon

Infant Delores Brott Died After Heart Ailment

Delores Brott aged three and a half months daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Brott RD 1 East Sparta died on arrival at Mercy Hospital Friday night after a heart malady worsened. Survived by four sisters Barbara Laura Frances Janet and two grandparents Alton Brett near East Sparta and Mary Augustine of Canton. Mass St Marys Catholic Church Monday at 9 30 am Rev Thomas R Heimann burial Calvary Cemetery. Body rests at McCreery Kreighbaum funeral home Cleveland. visitation after 2 pm Sunday.

Delores Brott Frank Brott RD 1 East Sparta Mercy Hospital Barbara Laura Frances Janet Alton Brett Near East Sparta Mary Augustine Canton St. Mary’s Catholic Church Thomas R. Heimann Calvary Cemetery McCreery-Kreighbaum Funeral Home Cleveland

Massillon Man Jacob Sala Dies After Long Illness

Jacob Sala aged 52 died Friday morning at Massillon City Hospital after a long illness. He lived with sister Mary Sala at 415 Oakst SE. Survived by sister Melissa Sala of Mexico and brother Guy Sala of Syria. Services 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, burial in church cemetery. Calling hours Sunday and Monday 2 to 4 p.m. at Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home.

Massillon Jacob Sala Massillon City Hospital Mary Sala Oakst St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Melissa Sala Mexico Guy Sala Syria Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home

Joseph A Finney 89 Dies in Malvern Home

Joseph Addison Finney, 89, of Malvern died at his home Friday night at 9:30. Born in Belmont County he lived here 23 years and had retired after operating a service station. He belonged to Scotch Ridge Presbyterian Church. Surviving: widow Ella. five daughters Mary Cochran, Lucia Knutsen, Joella Morgan, Margaret Richardson, Thelma Finney. four sons Roy, Frank, Edred, Vernon. two sisters Jeannette Finney, Laura Burdette. 21 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Services Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev. W H Christian to officiate. Burial Bethlehem Cemetery. Body to be taken from Deckman funeral home to residence. friends may call after noon Sunday.

Malvern Joseph Addison Finney Belmont County Scotch Ridge Margaret Richardson Mingo Junction Thelma Finney Roy Finney Martin’s Ferry Frank Finney Mt. Pleasant Edred Finney Zanesville Vernon Finney Canton Jeannette Finney Laura Burdette New Smyrna Beach Fla W. H. Christian Bethlehem Cemetery Deckman Funeral

Five Pinball Syndicates To Quit at Steubenville

Five pinball syndicates in Steubenville announced they will remove their devices under a county wide order by Jefferson County Sheriff Clarence Eberts. Police Chief Ross Cunningham summoned syndicate representatives after a conference with Eberts and Steubenville Mayor Walter Sterling. The campaign to remove machines began last Saturday.

Steubenville Jefferson County Clarence Eberts Ross Cunningham Eberts Walter Sterling

Mrs. Recard Dies at Home in Canton

Sadie J. Recard wife of Rev. C W Recard pastor at First Congregational Church died at home 1949 St Elmo Ave NE after long illness Born in Ashland 80 years ago came to Canton 1904 charter member of First Congregational Church Later resided Wellington and returned to Canton five years ago Survived by husband son Paul three brothers a sister and one grandchild Funeral held Sunday 730 pm Spiker funeral home and Ashland services Monday 2 pm Paradise Hill Cemetery burial in Ashland cemetery

Sadie J. Recard C. W. Recard First Congregational Church St. Elmo Are Ashland Recard Canton First E.U.B Rev. Recard Wellington Women’s Relief Corps Paul Frees Paradise Hill Cemetery

Service Schedule for Local Obituaries and Burials

Listing of funeral times and venues for J Paul Swartz Abraham Creighton Kenneth Sayre Mrs A E Stockman Mrs Walter Gesaman Mrs Sherman Ankefer Edward F Lower with burial locations at local cemeteries. Services at St Jacob's Lutheran Cairo Mapleton Hampden Canal Fulton Minerva New Bedford and associated funeral homes. Callers times provided Monday.

Massillon Baby Jerry Glazer Dies At Eight Months

Jerry Linn Glazer eight month old son of Mr and Mrs John Glazer of North Lawrence died Friday at home. Survived by sister Betty Jane and brother John Jr both at home and grandparents Bert Snyder Marshallisville and Mr and Mrs Frank Glazer North Lawrence. Services 3 p.m. Sunday at home with Rev Willard W Grant officiating. Burial Newman Creek Chapel Cemetery. Body taken to residence from Arnold Lynch funeral home where friends may call.

Massillon Jerry Linn Glazer John Glazer North Lawrence Betty Jane John Jr Bert Snyder Marshallisville Frank Glazer Willard W. Grant

Carl Hummer Taken by Death

Carl W. Hummer, once with Central Savings and American Exchange banks in Canton, died Friday in St. Elizabeth's Hospital Youngstown after a two month illness. A 55 year old banker, he lived in Youngstown after moving from Canton in 1918 and was manager of the Mahoning Avenue Branch at his death. He was born in Warren, Rutgers Bankers Institute graduate, and held multiple local posts including vice president of the Westside Merchants Association and Youngstown Chamber of Commerce member. Surviving are his widow J Violet Adams Hummer, a son, his mother, sister, and brother. Funeral services Monday in Youngstown with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery Canton Tuesday.

Carl W. Hummer Central Savings and American Exchange Banks Canton St. Elizabeth's Hospital Youngstown Cedar Rapids Hummer Mr. Hummer City Savings Bank Dollar Bank Mahoning Avenue Warren Maude Hummer Corridon Hummer Bankers Institute Rutgers University First Baptist Temple Westside Merchants Association Credit Men’s Club Youngstown Chamber of Commerce Cherry J. Violet Adams Hummer Carl W. Hummer Jr Rush Blvd David Brechhill Merle Hummer Ft. Wayne Ind Hofmeister Memorial Funeral Forest Hill Cemetery

Walter A Sheets obituary notes service and burial plans

W A Sheets Legion member and Walter Auer Post veteran remained active in both posts. He graduated Central High School and joined the Professional Engineers and Surveyors Society. Survived by widow Charlotte, son Walter A Sheets Jr in Germany, mother Jennie, sister Grace of Cincinnati. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Monday at Arnold Funeral Home. Rev C H Kern officiates. Burial Marlboro Cemetery. Viewing Sunday afternoon and evening.

Grace Sheets Cincinnati Arnold Funeral Home C. H. Kern Marlboro Cemetery

Hawaii Dock Strikers Reject Offer of Truce

Hawaii stevedores voted 1,467 to 149 against a 14 cent per hour raise proposed by a fact finding board ending a 63 day waterfront strike. Union leaders signaled a long fight while employers warned any resumption would drop the 14 cent figure and seek local criteria amid a tough stance from CIO and ISWU officials.

Honolulu Hawaii C.I.O. International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen's Henry Schmidt L.W.U. Labor Relations Schmidt W. Russell Starr Harry Bridges I.S. W.U San Francisco Starr Bridges Frederick Low Jr

4 458 X Rayed in June By County Mobile Unit

The Stark County Tuberculosis and Health Association mobile unit X rayed 4 458 people last month. Executive secretary L L Taylor announced the unit will be on Canton Public Square next Tuesday through Saturday with X ray hours 10 am to 1 pm and 2 to 4 30 pm. The unit visited several local businesses and the Stark County home.

Stark County Tuberculosis & Health Association L. L. Taylor Association Canton Public Square Babcock Printing Press Corp Superior Provision Co Massillon Canton Provision Co Canton Malleable Iron Co Nickles Bakery, Inc Navarre Massillon-Cleveland-Akron Sign Co Stark County

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