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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1951

Page

2

Spain's new cabinet pledges arms buildup and US ties

Madrid July 21 AP Spain's new cabinet, formed to tighten Western relations, vows to rearm within limits of foreign cooperation. It seeks arming and modernization of armed forces to raise efficiency, signaling possible US aid in exchange for use of Spanish bases. Franco says greatest difficulties are overcome with promising outlook. The cabinet aims closer ties with the United States, Portugal, and Arab nations.

Madrid Spain Francisco Franco United States Franco U. S Forrest P. Sherman Portugal

Flood Threat Mounts River City Area, West Alton Holds

Flooding worsened along the Mississippi with about 60,000 acres already underwater and thousands more at risk. In West Alton residents refused to evacuate as water rose three feet on some streets. Upstream, St Charles power crews raced to protect the city’s electric supply while Scott Air Force Base prepared for potential flood duty. Army engineers remained confident dikes downstream near St Louis would hold amid critical repairs on two Illinois levees. Travel across Missouri remained severely curtailed as flood danger intensified.

West Alton Missouri Power Company St. Charles Mississippi Scott Air Force Base Ill St. Louis Illinois Perry County

Traffic O'Donnell's for two and Deal's for one

A list of traffic court dispositions shows stiff penalties for two hot rodders Harold Robert Rick and Frank Junior Ollis, both 18 or 19, with fines of 50 dollars and costs, five days in jail, and 90 day license suspensions after being arrested for racing on 23rd street. Also fined were Harold Dean Byer and William P. Marzocco for speeding, plus multiple motorists cited for violations ranging from ignoring stop signs to reckless operation.

Harold Robert Rick RD 3 Canton Frank Junior Ollis Alliance Rd Harold Dean Byer Massillon William P. Marzocco Waynesburg Rd SE Marzocco Byer Robert L. Marvin RD J. Hartville Marvin William E. Ray Patterson St. Alliance

Passports in Dispute Highlight Scientist and Official

The Foreign Office said two passport cases, one involving a scientist with valuable knowledge and another a Foreign Office official, were not related but occurred on the same day. The scientist’s passport was canceled and he was told to return it while authorities warned they would impound it if he attempted to depart. The official’s passport was withdrawn after inquiries and placed under Foreign Office control. Authorities asked immigration to report any attempt to leave.

Burhop Foreign Office Moscow Bruno Pontecorvo Finland Home Office

Centennial Brass Boss C L Becker Dies at 72

Charles L. Becker of 419 19th St NW, president and general manager of Frankham Brass & Bronze Co., died Friday afternoon at Fairview Convalescent Home after a long illness. A Canton native, he began as a molder in 1901 and led the firm since 1910, retiring in 1946 but remaining president. He helped introduce aluminum products in 1920 and later served as a charter member of Martin Luther Church and past Eagles president. Surviving are his widow, two daughters, two sons, and nine grandchildren. Services Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Spiker Funeral Home. burial in Northlawn Cemetery.

Charles L. Becker 19Th St NW Frankham Brass & Bronze Co Fairview Becker The Frankham Co William Frankham Mr. Becker John Buchman George Leiber Rudolph Walther Hoover Co Canton Old East Eighth Street Henry S. Martin C. Aultman & Co Aultman’s Old Canton Pump Co Canton Iron Foundry Ohio Brass Co Mansfield Martin Luther Church Eagles Lodge Mary Walther Becker L. W. J. Cooper Atlee Piero Charles R William H. Becker Spiker Otto Fangmeyer Northlawn

Weather Outlook Canton Area Sunny Then Storms Likely

Forecast from the Akron Canton Weather Bureau notes sunny and warm conditions this afternoon, with a warmer trend and scattered thunder showers late tonight and Sunday. Low tonight near 57, high Sunday around 85, with a cool-down expected Monday as a new air mass arrives.

Ohio Milton Davis Associated Press Akron Atlanta Bismarck Boston Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dayton Denver Detroit Fort Worth Jacksonville Los Angeles Louisville Miami St. P New Orleans New York Pittsburgh San Francisco Tampa Toledo Washington Canton Fair

City Council Faces Income Tax Referendum Split

A special committee recommended placing the income tax proposal before voters after a compromise among members. Three initially favored council passage as an emergency measure but altered stance, with one opposed and another absent. Baker opposed the plan and left the meeting, CaChat was absent.

Herbert Baker Fred CaChat

Job Sale Indictments Tied to Senate Probe

Indictments linked to a Senate jobs sale probe involve Jackson and Murphy, a rural letter carrier for 26 years, with bonds set at 2,500 dollars. All defendants to appear in federal court for arraignment on September 5, following hearings by the jobs-sale sub-committee in Jackson and Washington last spring.

Jackson U. S Murphy Allen Cox Senate Washington Mississippi James Eastland John Stennis Eastland Stennis National Democratic Party Hood Meridian Miss Summerville

Primeval forests once covered vast global lands

The article notes that originally more than two-fifths of Earth's land area, excluding polar regions, was shrouded in primeval forest, highlighting the extensive ancient woodlands before widespread changes.

Ohio Holds Party Split as Final Passage Votes Recorded

The final vote stood 323 to 92 with 16 Democrats and 76 Republicans opposing the measure. Ohio’s delegation largely split, with Democrats voting for and Republicans from the state largely against. Notable Ohio lawmakers voting against included Bender Bolton Ayers Vorys Elston Hess Weichel McCullough. while McGregor Clevenger Brehm Jenkins Brown Bow Betts joined the minority. Brown called the bill weak as administration forces avoided real controls after the amendments were rejected.

Ohio George Bender Frances Bolton William H. Ayers John Vorys Charles Elston William Hess Alvin Weichel William McCullough J. Harry McGregor Cliff Clevenger Walter Brehm Thomas Jenkins Clarence Brown Frank T. Bow Jackson Betts Bow Representative Brown Brown House

Peace Talks in Korea Enter Recess as Armistice Session Ends

The eighth armistice session opened Saturday at Kaesong with four helicopters bringing participants. Talks recessed at 11:03, resumed 11:30, and ended 11:38 with a three day recess to July 25. Communist forces reportedly rebuild to pre April 22 strength, estimated at 300,000 front line and immediate reserve, plus 200,000 elsewhere. No concentrated buildup or immediate offensive planned. The status of Kaesong during the three day wait sparked questions.

Kaesong E.S.T Korea 8Th Army

Mrs Zella Hansen Dies In Canton At 60

Mrs Zella Hansen 60 longtime Canton resident died Friday afternoon at 4556 13th St NW after ill health since April. Survived by husband Emil Hansen four daughters a sister six grandchildren and a life in Trinity Reformed Church member. Rev H N Kerst to lead funeral Monday at Schneeberger with burial Rose Hill Canton. calling hours Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Zella Hansen 13Th St Emil Hansen Canton Hansen David Rhinehart Geiger-Jones Investment Co Trinity Reformed Church Russell Bailey Massillon Augustus Korab James Robinson Neil Selinsky Frank Barwick H. N. Kerst Schneeberger Funeral E.S.T Rose Hill Cemetery

Death of Swen E. Carlson Retired Farmer in North Canton

Swen E Carlson a 72 year old Sweden born retired farmer died this morning at Aultman Hospital. He lived near North Canton and was a Zion Lutheran Church member. Survived by Magdalene Carlson widow four daughters two sons a brother in Sweden and six grandchildren. Services Monday at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church Rev Paul R Danaker to officiate Burial in North Canton Cemetery. Body at Lewis funeral home with calling Sunday afternoon and evening. Casket to church Monday at 12:30 p.m.

Swen E. Carlson Sweden Aultman Hospital Stransser Rd North Canton United States Zion Lutheran Church Magdalene Carlson Tilda Mabel Florence Carlson Bucyrus Ervan Snyder Oscar Ravenna Arden Carlson D.S.T Paul R. Danaker Lewis Funeral Home

Death of John Reinerth at Republic Steel

John Reinerth aged 60 of 2241 15th St NE collapsed Friday at Republic Steel and died at Mercy Hospital from a heart condition per Coroner E C Reno. Born in Transylvania he arrived in 1907 and lived here 31 years. Survived by daughter Mrs Frank C Wise of Toledo son Henry A Reinerth of Columbus a grandson a sister and a brother in Transylvania. Services by Rev Otto Fangmeyer Monday at 3 p m Schneeberger funeral home with calling hours Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p m S S K U services Sunday 7:30 p m

John Reinerth 15Th St Republic Steel Corp Mercy Hospital E. C. Reno Transylvania Reinerth United States First Lutheran Church Frank C. Wise Toledo Henry A. Reinerth Columbus Otto Fangmeyer Schneeberger Funeral Home S.S K. U

Election petitions filed for new judgeship post

No primary will exist and all eight candidates enter the November election by petition for the additional judgeship paying 7235 dollars. The rivals are Peter C. Gerros William Morris Martin H Hunker Harold A Adelman W Bernard Rodgers Orrin E Wolf L M Rorabach and Adolph Unger. Current judges earn 6500 dollars annually. City officials seek funds for relocating quarters and a courtroom for the third judge with estimates from 100000 to 125000. Space in the safety building may be used for the new judge and staff.

Peter C. Gerros William Morris Martin H. Hunker Harold A. Adelman W. Bernard Rodgers Orrin E. Wolf L. M. Rorabach Adolph Unger

Two Northwest Homes Entered by Burglars

Burglars entered two northwest homes Friday night, police reported. Bert R. Porter of 923 Oby pl NW missing 35 to 40 dollars after a screen was removed and the house ransacked between 7 30 and 11 45 p m. Robert Byrd of 916 13th st NW reported a ring valued at 85 dollars and 3 dollars in change stolen between 6 p m and 10 45 p m. Entrance was made through a side window, police said.

Northwest Bert R. Porter Oby Pl Robert Byrd 13Th St

Ancient shepherd invents scissors to ease wool clipping

An ancient shepherd conceived scissors to streamline the task of clipping wool. This invention combined practical need with simple shearing tools, improving efficiency for daily pastoral work.

Death claims Mrs Gronau two days after husband

Mrs Daisy H Gronau 66 dies of heart seizure at 1120 16th St NW forty eight hours after husband August C Gronau 66 died Wednesday night in Mercy Hospital. Funeral services for him postponed to Monday for double rites at Schneeberger Funeral Home. Mrs Gronau survived by two daughters one son four sisters and two grandchildren. Delta Chapter Eastern Star to hold services Sunday. Mr Gronau tied to Joseph A Hurford Co printing for 51 years. He died from a personal safety related bullet wound per Coroner Reno.

Daisy H. Gronau Hhe 16Th St August C. Gronau Schneeberger E.S.T Mercy Hospital Canton van Wert Ters C. J. Feucht F. B. Peik Jr Minneapolis Robert J. Reed U. S. Air Force March Field Riverside Calif Mary Ellen Fowler Ft. Wayne Ind Minnie Akom Nettie Hover Nora Jones Daniel Kratzer Northlawn Delta Chapter The Eastern Star Gronau Joseph A. Hurford & Co E. C. Reno

Service Schedule and Funeral Details

Amil W Sammeter is scheduled Monday at 2 pm Eastern for a service at Jack parlors with Rev C B Conn in charge and burial at Westlawn Cemetery. Swiss Bene fit Society services tonight at 7 30 pm Eastern. Charles Keogh Monday at 9 30 am Eastern at St Barbara Catholic Church Massillon with burial at Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Paquelet funeral home tonight 7 to 9 and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.

Charles Keogh E.C.T St. Barbara’s Catholic Church Massillon Calvary Cemetery Paquelet Funeral Home Orville Cunningham Westlawn Cemetery Canton Steffe Funeral Home Strasburg

Death of Homer F. Schmidt in Canton at 67

Homer F. Schmidt a molder of Canton died Friday after a long illness aged 67 He lived near Fairhope for 33 years and belonged to Julliard Lodge F and A M Nazir Grotto Moose Lodge and Molders Union Survivors include three sons Alfred M Harry W Schmidt Canton and Donald J Schmidt Malvern a brother Otto Schmidt Canton Services in Sluss Funeral Home Louisville Monday at 2 p m E S T Rev R E Appel Burial in Warstler Cemetery A Masonic service Sunday at 7 p m E S T Friends may call Sunday afternoon and evening

Homer F. Schmidt Fairhope Julliard Lodge Louisville Nazir Grotto, Moose Lodge Molders Union of Canton E.U.B. Church Alfred M Harry W. Schmidt Donald J. Schmidt Malvern Otto Schmidt Sluss E.S.T R. E. Appel Warstler Cemetery

Infant Karen Winters Funeral Service Held in Louisville

Karen Sue Winters infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis W Winters of RD 2 Louisville died Friday in Mercy Hospital. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Paquelet funeral home Louisville with burial in St Louis Cemetery. Survived by brother Clyde sister Nancy and grandparents Mr and Mrs John Winters Louisville and Mr and Mrs Harrison Ferrell St Clairsville.

Paquelet Funeral Home Louisville Karen Sue Winters Francis W. Winters RD 2 Mercy Hospital St. Louis Clyde Nancy John Winters Harrison Ferrell St. Clairsville

Latin America Supplies Most Coffee with Brazil Lead

More than 85 percent of the world’s coffee supply comes from Latin America, with Brazil producing the largest share. The note highlights Latin America as the key origin region for global coffee, underscoring Brazil’s dominant role in the market.

Latin America Brazil

Mrs. Mary Paoletto Dies in Kansas City Mo

Flora Paoletto of 1115 Cleveland Ave SW learned of the death of her daughter-in-law Mrs. Mary Paoletto wife of August Paoletto in Kansas City Missouri. Services and burial were held Friday in Kansas City. The couple lived in Canton until December then moved to Kansas City.

Flora Paoletto Cleveland Ave Mary Paoletto August Paoletto Kansas City Paoletto Canton

Dover lumber dealer George Koehler dies at 90

George Koehler 90, a longtime Canton area lumber dealer and former schoolteacher, died today at his Dover home after a three year illness. Born in Franklin Township, he lived in Dover six years and belonged to New Philadelphia Church of God. He ran Koehler Lumber Co. in Canton for over 30 years. Survived by Alberta Koehler and three daughters Kathryn Carnes, Ralph Tracy, and Lee Bower, plus sister Mary Kapitzky and brother Daniel Koehler. Services Monday at 2 p.m. at the church. Burial in West Lawn Cemetery. Visitation at Steffe funeral home Strasburg Sunday 2–4 and 7–9 p.m.

Dover George Koehler Canton RD 2 Franklin Township New Philadelphia Church of God Koehler Lumber Co Alberta Koehler Kathryn Carnes Ralph Tracy Lee Bower Mary Kapitzky Strasburg Daniel Koehler Youngstown

Defendant Denies Gun Firing Charge

Ellis Dixon, 30, of 610 Merriman SE, pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to intoxication and disorderly conduct charges after his arrest at 3 am following an argument in which he fired a 12 gauge shotgun into the floor at his home. Police said the other man struck Dixon and broke a .32 revolver. Dixon was treated at Mercy Hospital for scalp cuts.

Ellis Dixon Merriman Are SE Dixon Mercy Hospital

Alliance Man Killed in Crash Prom The Hepeositers Bureau

Alliance Ohio man Clarence Turner dies in route eight crash while returning from a Cleveland baseball game. In Akron, Charles Schultz 25 and Gerald Wadlington 24 are treated in fair condition at St. Thomas Hospital after the collision. Turner Drug Co. founder opened first store in 1931 and built a local chain. He was an Elk Moose and Mason. wife Mary and children survive, funeral plans pending.

Prom Hepeositers Bureau Alliance Clarence Route Charles Schultz Gerald Wadlington Akron St. Thomas Hospital Thompson Alliance Cleveland Turner Lisbon Ohio Northern University Turner Drug Co Sebring Elks and Moose Lodges Masonic Lodge Mary Turner Charles Eugene Turner U. S. Coast Guard Evers Mary Patricia Margaret Turner Allliance L. J. Turner East Palestine Eugene Turner Milton A. Turner

Washingtons Copy Fashion From a Dressmaking Doll

A fashion doll dressed in detailed attire inspired a trend as George and Martha Washington reportedly copied clothing styles from a figurine. The anecdote highlights early American fashion influence through a decorative doll.

George Martha Washington

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