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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1949

Page

5

Jobless totals rise in Canton area amid steel slump

The Ohio State Employment Service reports 6,315 jobseekers on July 1 in Stark County, with more than 10,000 layoffs since last fall. Backlogs at two large steel firms have shrunk, new orders fall below last year, and production is trimmed. Only 350 job openings exist in June, and unemployment claims rise. Retail demand weak, unskilled jobs scarce, while clerical and sales roles dominate.

Canton Ohio State Employment Service Stark County O.S.E.S O. S.E.S

Burglary Suspect Claims Accuser Had Bad Dream

Sinclair King 41 of New York pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to attempting to enter Howard A. Daniels home at 112 6th Ave NW. Preliminary hearing set for July 14 with $1500 bond after Daniels, in the kitchen awake, identified King as the would be burglar who removed a sliding screen before being deterred.

Sinclair King New York D. L. McCarroll King Howard A. Daniels 6Th Daniels

Community Christian Church Picnic Draws 100Plus in North Canton

More than 100 people attended the Community Christian Church annual picnic in North Canton at the Hoover Camp on Friday night. The program featured a pot-luck supper a ball game and contests for all ages with co chairmen Mrs. R T Warburton and Mrs J D Beatty coordinating.

Community Christian Church of

Three Boys Cited After Nude Swim At Boyd’s Corners

Leroy Gainey of Massillon faced indecent exposure charges after a heat wave swim in an ole pool at Boyd's Corners 17th Street. He pleaded guilty and received a $50 fine plus costs and five days in jail. Two 17 year olds and a 14 year old co‑participant were also cited to Juvenile Court on similar charges.

Leroy Gainey Massillon Boyd’s Corners Gainey Donald L. McCarroll

Fairmount Home Band Concert on the Lawn

Fairmount Children's Home hosts a public concert Sunday at 2 30 p m on the lawn performed by the home band. Charles George directs a program of popular and classical selections and marches with drum, trombone, bari tone, trumpet, vocal duets and Sousa marches. Acrobatic numbers will be performed by Wilda Church and Gladys Persinger.

Fairmount Children’s Home Charles George

Two Ballplayers Injured In City Ball Games

Two men were injured during local ball games Friday per the sheriff's office. Harvey O. Decker, 30, of RD 9 North Canton, was treated at Aultman Hospital for a shoulder injury at Sunnyside Field. John R. Wycoff, 30, of 2615 Swiss Club Rd SW, was treated at Mercy Hospital for cut injuries at Airport Field.

Sheriff's Office Harvey O. Decker RD 9 North Canton Aultman Hospital Sunnyside Field John R. Wycoff Mercy Hospital Airport Field

Traffic Arrests Involving Speeding and Signals

Five motorists were arrested by police on Friday and today, four for speeding and others for traffic signal and stop sign violations. Arrested: Earl Buman, Howard Compton, Jack Thrash, Robert Braucher, Scotty McKinney. Additional summonses issued to nine others for stop sign and signal light violations across several streets and avenues.

Earl E. Bauman Backertet Navarre Rd Howard L. Compton Mapleton Rd Belden Ave Tuscarawas St Jack C. Thrash Market Ave Robert P. Braucher 4Th St Harrison Ave Scotty McKinney Rosewood Ave

Bridegroom, 80, Builds House for New Spouse

In Jewell Kansas on July 9, 80 year old B F Spatz finished a new home for his second wife. A lifelong farmer turned car pentry worker after the death of his first spouse Ellen after 54 years of marriage, he remarried last fall and chose to build a fresh house for his bride.

Jewell Kan B. F. Spatz Ellen

Farm Will Be Restored In One-Day Operation

Ripley West Virginia July 9 UP Everyone invited to Jackson county owned farm on September 15 to view a one day land use restoration. Soil conservation experts farm equipment manufacturers and about 1000 workers will cooperate in the land use day demonstration. Radio stations will broadcast live from the farm as work proceeds. Forty acres of adjacent plots will serve as parking facilities.

Ripley W. Va Jackson County

Man Injured After Fall in Lith Street NW Area

William E. Gonder aged 79 of 1223 Worley Ave NW received treatment at Mercy Hospital for knee and finger scratches after a fall in the 900 block of Lith Street NW, police reported.

William E. Gonder Worley Ave Mercy Hospital Lith

It Is Worth Trying a Repository Want Ad

If you wonder what to do with old phonograph and records or want to find a buyer for tropical fish or a saddle a Repository Want Ad will prove their value by connecting sellers with interested buyers.

Want Ads Help You With Wording And Help

A want ad help line offers immediate results for valued items and services. Call 56 5101 and ask for a Want Ad Taker who will provide information and wording assistance.

Methodist Women Attend W S C S Parley at Lake Side

Canton Methodist churches women affiliated with the Women's Society of Christian Service will attend a Lake Side School of Christian Service July 17 to 23. North East Ohio Conference districts Akron Canton Cleveland Mansfield Norwalk Youngstown sponsor. Theme Toward One World a Christ. Dr Roy Smith Dr Glora Wysner speakers. awards and concert noted.

Canton Methodist Churches Women’s Society of Christian Service Lakeside Lakeside School of Christian Service North East Ohio Conference Akron Canton Cleveland Mansfield Norwalk Youngstown Roy Smith The Christian Advocate Glora Wysner Methodist Church Herbert Thompson

Off-Duty Detectives Nab Long-Sought Burglary Suspect

Canton police say Raymond Blackburn 24 of 515 Warner Rd SE was arrested Friday by two off duty detectives after they spotted him in a car at Tuscarawas and Dewalt. He pleaded guilty today to carrying concealed weapons and was bound over to the grand jury. Detectives said Blackburn fled a burglary charge months ago and also faces a petty larceny charge for stealing a pistol from Frank Vondra and a grand larceny charge linked to clothing theft in Toronto.

Canton Raymond Blackburn Warner Rd SE D. L. McCarroll Blackburn Frank J. Burnosky Frank Bors Jr Bors Tuscarawasst Dewalt Frank Vondra Navarre Rd Harrison Toronto

Local Legionnaires Attend District Rally

Twenty Canton Post 44 delegates attend the 10th District American Legion Convention at East Liverpool Post 4. Officers include C. B. Paumier and William Adams. registration runs 1 to 5 p.m. today and 9 to 12 a.m. Sunday. The program features Mayor Harry C. Smith, Father John E. Duffy, and George N. Craig.

Canton Post 44 10Th District American Legion East Liverpool C. B. Paumier Samuel Garee William Adams Raymond Shull Legion Harry C. Smith John E. Duffy Ohio American Legion George N. Craig Indiana Legion

Burglary Reports Spotted at Two Northwest Homes

Ian B. Hart of 332 25th st NW reports Friday entry by burglars via a forced rear door. Home ransacked but nothing missing. Oden C. Heffner of 421 22nd st NW reports Friday entry by a forced rear door with no items reported stolen.

Ian B. Hart 25Th St NW Oden C. Heffner 22Nd St NW

Police Buy Brooms for Prichard Patrol Cars

Prichard Alabama police receive new gear as the city council orders broom and other equipment in each patrol car. Officers must halt when they spot broken glass and sweep up the street, using the broom to keep the town clean.

Prichard Ala E. C. Anderson

Police Inspect 399 Cars Find 55 Defects

Patrolman William Adams reported 399 vehicles were checked in this month’s Traffic Safety Check. A total of 55 defects were found including 27 stop lights 13 tail lights 8 brakes 3 headlights 2 horns and one each for tires windshield wiper and rear view mirror.

William Adams

Vice arrest made in soliciting case

Carol Bates, 23, of 333 4th St SE, was arrested by police vice squad members Friday on a soliciting charge.

Carol Bates 4Th St SE

Pastor Robert Airhart Returns to Canton for Nagel Fellowship

Rev. Robert Airhart native of First E. U. B. Church will speak Sunday in Canton at 8 p.m. at Arboretum Park for Nagel Christian Fellowship, rain location in church annex. Mrs. William Meyers' Sunday School class leads at 9 a.m. Rev. Melvin A. Moody, Christian Education director, will speak at morning worship.

First E. U. B. Church Robert Airhart Canton Nagel Christian Fellowship Barbareton E. U. B Arboretum Park William Meyers Melvin A. Moody Christian Education Demonsnation Christian First Cleveland P. H. Welshimer North Canton Cc. H. Kern Sherrick Rd Phillip Bellisario North Industry E. J. Russell Christian Endeavor Indian Run Church of Christ Cherry Ave S. J. Compton R. W. Carvin East Spartard Jesse Rossiter Methodist First Tuscarawas Clarence R. LaRue Dueber Avenue Dueber 7Th W. W. Ralph C. B. Conn First Wesleyan Marion H. EB. Robertson Second Wesleyan E. K. Himes Genoa EF. L. Hammond Mt. Zion Newman M. Powell East Canton W. A. Atchison Epworth Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist Cleveland Ave Congregational First Tuscarawas St Charles W. Recard Laurence Fudge St. Paul’s I. G. Fritschel May Memorial Norman Nuding Christ Mapleton Paul BR. Lautenschlaee Paul ER. Lautenschlager Beech Louisvi O. N. Johns Stast SE A. da Hostetler Hartville H. N. Troyer Stoner Heights Louisville Missions Goodwill Tuscarawas St E Canton City Melvin Thomas Nazarene Nazarene Herbruck R. J. Smeltzer South Canton Millrad M. R. Hershberger Calvary 11Th Clarendon Ina Rigges Fink St. Charalampes Walnut Ave Timothy G. Pantelakos Holy Trinity Vassilios Hartofilax Traian Demian St. George Anthony Lakey Presbyterian First Tuscarawas W and McKinde George BE. Parkinson Waynesburg United Presbyterian First 14Th St Cleveland NW Walter R. Young Bedford Bedford Ave H. L. Henderson Fairmount Park C. O. Armstrong Mahoning and Gilbert Pioneers Reedurban Perryrd J. E. McCall Canton Friends Church 31St St Harrison William A. Atchison Salvation Army Walnut SE Charles McCrea Salvation Latter Day Saints Court NW Gospel Center H. J. O’dell Pentecostal Holiness Tuscarawas E F. E. Dilgard Pentecostal Church of Christ McKinley Ave Alfred North Canton Tabernacle W. D. Cowan Unity Center 6Th St Daisy V. Daggett Full Gospel Assembly Sherrick Waco C. B. Garren Nettie E. Lopp Pee Christian Tabernacle Paul J. Sorensen George Rains Christadelphians Eagle Temp Market Corner 6Th and Smith SW EH. F. Herzel Glad Tidings E. J. W. Miller 34Th Morris Lillias Garrett Full Gospel Tabernacle E. E. Hart Walnut Hill Osage Road Massillon LaRue Bird Mt. Nebo Rev. Mary Church First Spiritualist Belicens i W. Styl Fuller

McDonaldsville Church Cornerstone To Be Laid

Special report from McDONALDSVILLE notes Rev. Merle Hayes district superintendent of the E U B Church will officiate at the cornerstone laying of St. Paul s E U B Church Sunday at 2 30 p m The present pastor Rev C H Kern and former pastors join in presenting the church s history read during ceremonies The church has moved back 50 feet onto a new basement and plans are under way for a 20 foot annex The building dates to 1897 with origins traced to the Mormons.

Mcdonaldsville Merle Hayes E.U

Church Directory and Hours of Services Baptist and other faiths

A comprehensive church directory lists dozens of congregations by denomination, address, and pastor. It details Sunday school times worship services and special midweek events across Baptist Brethren Catholic Church of God Evangelical and many other churches in Canton and surroundings.

Public Services Set At Mt Marie Grotto

Public services for July at Our Lady of Louvres Grotto on Mt Marie campus will be Sundays at 7 30 p m The Rosary will be offered for the just solution of world problems and world peace Rev Fr A C Sutter will preach and conduct the services.

Our Lady of Louvres Grotto Mt. Marie A. C. Sutter

Stolen 1931 car destroyed by fire near 30th NE

A 1931 model car owned by Tu la Pelay of 1542 Mapleave NE was torched near a creek off 30th Street NE shortly before 11 p.m. The thieves had stolen it earlier from the 400 block on Tuscarawas Street East. Pleasant View volunteer fire department extinguished the blaze.

Tula Pelay Mapleave NE 30Th St Tuscarawas St Pleasant View

Snake serum bank set up after girl's rattlesnake death

In Mosquero New Mexico three veterans groups formed a snake serum bank after a six year old girl died from a rattlesnake bite in Harding County. The bank provides free serum to area residents to prevent a repeat tragedy.

Mosquero N. M Harding County Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion Legi+ Auxiliary

No Red Teachers Found in Oklahoma Colleges

Oklahoma legislative investigating committee reports no Communist sympathizers among state college and university teachers. The only evidence of Communist activities involves a small student group at the University of Oklahoma, deemed not alarming as FBI and OU officials monitor them continuously.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma University of Oklahoma FBI O.U

Theft Targeted as Man Slugged After Car Exit

Two men assaulted a man as he stepped from a car in the 100 block of Brown avenue NW early today. Albert Letteker of 342 Harrison avenue NW reported the theft to police.

Brown Ave NW Albert Letteker Harrison Ave

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Canton Area Schmidt Tusc. W Stow, Ohio U.S. Air Force Fairmont W. Virginia Stow Omaha Nebraska Hudson Akro& Overdale Lillian Jae and Repository Fairmount Margaret McMacken Itter Canton National U. S Bendure Canton National Bank Market Ave. S S. G. Suitor Simpson Methodist Church Suitor John E. Short Ivydale Ave Alfred C. Worthington Sally Blanc Wertz Ave Richard J. Guarendi Gene Yohe Matthias St Walter Lusetti Isah Gaskins Market Ave S Arthur W. Leasure 5Th St Selma L. Botnik Nicholas Petrison Schwalm Ave Paul A. Cox Harry W. Shaw Jr Warner Rd James E. Rudnick Oberlin Et NW W.S.C.S. Parley McDonaldsville Church J. H. Satterfield Maryland C. B. Jones 2Nd St Whipplerd Mark L. Mitchell A. Thomas Wm. C. Cotton Harold Henninger Mt. Calvary J. R. Sanders Shiloh Nimisilla J. S. Sanders Jerusalem Liberty R. T. Harris Antioch Baptist 9Th J. Roy McDonald First 2Nd Hartford Jesse Hall Gibbs E. J. Beckley John T. Byler Co. E C. E Middlebranch Edward Lewis B.Y.F Church OF the Brethren First Arnold and Hoover Glenn H. Bowlby Center Harlan Grubb Maple 17Th John Meyers Eden G. H. Sheets Glen M. Baird Nimishillen Arthur H. Hess Edwin C. Petry St. Peter’s G. N. Habig St. John the Baptist McKinley Owen Ll. Gallagher St. Joseph’s Tuscarawas W Ralph C. Kotheimer St. Benedict’s Gregory McAtee Sacred Heart Clark Joseph J. Krisko Mahoning Rd Ernest J. Smith St. Mary’s Thomas R. Heimann St. Anthony’s James McLaughlin St. Joan of Arc Mt. Marie Academy William J. Fitzgerald All Saints Henry SW Adolph J. Bernas Little Flower James J. Stevenson St. George’s E. Crihalmean Sancta Clara Monastery of Perpetual Adoration Clement Crock Church OF God Church of God Bentley NE T. R. Maddox Young D. E. Levers Wa. Suas J. W. Inman Church of God Crystal Park 1518 Wilsame Hull Ninth Street 9Th SW Don Vanney Episcopal St First Evangelical Congregational Lippert Rd Robinson Evangelical Tinted Brethren Bethany Edwards R. E. Carmany Fairhope R. E. Appel G. B. Wetherbee L. H. Naumann Grace Oscar V. Latta Grove Paul Murphy Emerson R. Rugh Magnolia E. Babler P. m Charlies E. Masters St. Pauls Dartmouth Dennis W. Foreman Shepler Trinity Navarre W. S. Muller Karl Koepke A. m 23Rd NW Arthur Harsh Richville Paul F. Berkenstock Lutheran Trinity Willard Hackenberg Martin Luther Walnut NE Otto Fangmeyer Bethel Broad and 7Th NW L. G. Fritschel Zion Tom B. Hominghausen Our Savior Rowland NE Richard E. Meinzen Herbert E. Troge Paul R. Daneker St. Jacob’s Cairo W. E. Weber Middlebranch Road St. Jacob's Mudbrook Road Emanuel H. O. Roehner St. John’s Canal Fulton Mt. Marie Grotto Strongarmers A. W. Baum Plumbing & Heating Clarendon Ave Restalran Otis Killespie 6Th St.nw Dial Pell Cetie Lavernes Pastry Shop aVernes Mkt William Kirby Harold B. Kuhn E. R. Overly Sharon Camp Grounds WaDsworth
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