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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1949

Page

5

G O P Plants Plan for Farm Vote in Alliance

Alliance Neb June 11 AP Republicans opened the drive for midwestern farm support with a proposal to remove government control on agriculture. Senator Wherry urged diversion of surplus abroad and into industrial uses such as alcohol for motor fuel, proposing a two price system to curb production. Democratic leaders counter with the Brannan plan aimed at subsidy-backed price stability.

Washington J. Howard McGrath Democratic National Committee Representative Biemiller Wisconsin Des Moines Truman Midwest Wherry

Canton Trusty Flees Pennsylvania School

Three White Hill Industrial School band members escaped last night from a minister's car returning them to the school after a strawberry festival. Identified by Rev Eugene Keller the youths are Bruno Perino Pittsburgh Joseph Kush Canton and La Verne Zook Ephrata all 20. Kush had been arrested in Beaver Falls on larceny. the others were serving auto theft terms.

Harrisburg White Hill Eugene Keller Bruno Perino Pittsburgh Joseph Kush Canton la Verne Zook Ephrata Kush Beaver Falls

Man and Wife Report Holdup in Parked Car

Olin Willoughby, 32, of RD 5 23rd St SE, told the sheriff that he and his wife Lucille were robbed of 3.60 dollars Friday at 11 15 p m by a man who pretended to hold a gun as he approached their parked car on Milled SE. Deputies were not notified until an hour later and searched nearby areas for three hours.

Olin Willoughby RD 5 23Rd St SE Lucille Milled SE

Weather Cast for Canton and Vicinity

Cloudy warm humid weekend forecast from the Weather Bureau. Tonight and Sunday expect a low near 63 with scattered thundershowers. Ohio rainfall occurred mainly in the south yesterday. Columbus reached 1.55 inches. Almanac details and readings follow for Canton and nearby cities.

Canton and Vicinity T. SS. Weather Bureau Ahren-Canton OHTO Wehrather Columbus Associated Press Akron Bismarck Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dayton Denver Detroit Los Angeles Miami New York Pittsburgh Toledo Tucson Washington Canton Fair Kent State Univ. Canton

Party Line Extends to Classroom Debate Over Communists

A running argument on whether a Communist party member should teach in American schools. Proponents of academic freedom argue teachers should not be interfered with unless they push the party line. Opponents warn spying would paralyze faculties and force conformity. Notable voices include Sidney Hook, Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., and a National Education Association booklet signed by 20 educators led by Gen. Eisenhower and James B. Conant.

Communist Party Sidney Hook New York University New York Times Hook Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr Jackson Saturday Review of Literature Gen. Eisenhower Columbia University James B. Conant Harvard National Education Association Communist Party of the United States

1950 Grain controls eyed as 25 percent cut planned

Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department expects to cut 1950 grain output by 25 percent from this year. Brannan plans to issue acreage allotments next week and may set mandatory quotas later. Estimates show 1949 wheat at 1.336 billion bushels with reserves. 1950 needs could be met with 1 billion. Quotas require two thirds voter approval.

Washington Agriculture Department Brannan

Air Hero Graduated At Top Of Kent Class

Lloyd G. Butler, former air corps major, graduated with highest honors from Kent State University after a 20 month fast track program. He flew 35 B-29 missions against Japan, earned four Air Medals, three Distinguished Flying Crosses and three unit citations, and later assisted in Alaska crash landing experiments.

Ravenna Lloyd G. Butler Air Corps Kent State University Butler Army Air Force Alaska

Woman Recovers $50,000 in Jewels In Golf Links Theft

Mrs. Walter H. Baker, former Steubenville bank president and former Ohio Republican committeewoman, had $50,000 in jewels stolen during a golf lesson at Titusville Country Club. The handbag with an emerald cut engagement ring, diamond wedding ring, and diamond wrist watch was found about 200 feet from the theft site, with $30 missing but jewels intact. A caddie search recovered the items in a wooded area near the tee, where no one was seen approaching.

Titusville Walter H. Baker

Unemployment check stolen and barbershop burglary reported

George E. Crawford reported a stolen unemployment check for 20 dollars from a table. Leo Russo of Harrisburg reported a suitcase with clothing valued at 70 dollars stolen from a barbershop at 703 Tuscarawas St E during a haircut. A Horace Mann School custodian said 16 windows were broken last week, likely by juvenile stone throwing.

George E. Crawford 4Th St Leo Russo Harrisburg Tuscarawas St E Horace Mann School

Liquor Agency Stores Top $446K In Five Weeks

The State Liquor Department reported 42 private agency stores in Ohio sold $446,908.64 in five weeks ending May 28, with commissions paid to agencies totaling over $22,000.

Columbus State Liquor Department Ohio

Face vice charges filed against three residents

Police vice squad arrested Pat Kauffman, 24, and Faye Grayson, 24, both of 311 4th st SE, on soliciting charges while Jean Parker, 33, of 424 5th st SE, faced counts of residing in a disorderly house.

Pat Kauffman Faye Grayson 4Th St SE Jean Parker 5Th St SE

Lightning strikes chimney at Packard-Canton building

A Friday rainstorm at 4 30 p m caused a lightning strike on the chimney of the Packard Canton Inc building located at 517 12th Street NE. The impact loosened bricks but did not start a fire, firefighters reported.

Packard-Canton, Inc 12Th St

Labor Bill Debate Shifts Focus After Wheat Pact Action

The Senate postponed labor bill votes to address the international wheat agreement while frictions over injunctive powers and seizure factors continued. Morse prefers removing seizure language, Hill opposes Ives plan for rapid action, Taft backs a broad substitution keeping core provisions, Humphrey blasts Taft Hartley law. Leaders foresee resumed debate Tuesday.

Congress Morse Hill Ives Taft Ohio Senate Humphrey

Petrillo Re-Elected Boss of Music Union

In San Francisco on June 11, James E. Petrillo was re elected president of the American Federation of Musicians after facing opposition for the first time in nine years. He defeated Edward Henne of Mattoon Illinois by 1401 to 83 for the $20 000 a year post.

San Francisco James E. Petrillo A.F. American Federation of Musicians Petrillo Edward Henne Mattoon Ill

Two Fugitives Ordered Back to Alabama Prison

In Cleveland on June 11 AP reports two fugitives Eugene K. Quilliam aged 27 and Robert Woodall aged 31 were ordered returned to Kilby Prison in Montgomery Alabama. A three judge Court of Appeals ruled unanimously it could not pass judgment on brutality in another state despite their claim of9 pound lashes.

Cleveland Alabama Court of Appeals Eugene K. Quilliam Robert Woodall Kilby Montgomery Ala

Frazier 29 Treated After Cafe Altercation

Police report shows Robert H. Frazier of 614 Walnut SE was treated at Mercy Hospital Friday for a nose fracture a facial laceration and an eyebrow cut sustained in a southeast cafe altercation.

Robert H. Frazier Walnut Ave Mercy Hospital

Fire damages Mrs Clara Griffiths car from wiring fault

Fire crews reported significant interior damage to Mrs Clara Griffiths car at 1617 28th Street Northwest on Friday, probable cause defective wiring cited by firefighters.

Clara Griffith 28Th St NW

Strouse Loses Probation Plea in Ohio Case

Algin F. Strouse of 1810 Fulton Rd NW, former securities broker, was denied probation today by Common Pleas Judge Paul G Weber after pleading guilty to charges under the Ohio securities act and the brokers fraud act. He told the court he aims to restitution of 60,000 to 70,000 to clients and will work to pay debts, with sentencing set for Tuesday at 9 a.m. Judge Webersaid the betrayal of trust warrants penalties and public good.

Algin F. Strouse Fultoard NW Common Pleas Paul G. Weber Strouse Weber

Randle Sentenced 1 to 20 Years in Ohio Penitentiary

Judge Weber denied probation and sentenced Tom Randle, 39, of 1112 Liberty Ave SE, to 1 to 20 years for shooting Ollie J. Milton in the jaw during an January 15 argument about a girlfriend. Robert Sanford, 21, of 922 Tuscarawas St. was granted three years probation for operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent.

Weber Tom Randle Liberty Ave SE Ohio Randle Ollie J. Milton Robert Sanford Tuscara

Loyalty scrutiny sparks public hearings on AEC report

An Atomic Probe with ties questioned in a 50 page FBI file aided in drafting a top secret AEC report. The Iowan refused to name employees but sought a lax loyalty review. Hickenlooper and Lilienthal sparred over methods as McMahon pressed for a public hearing. McMahon called proposed procedures unworkable.

FBI AEC Iowan Lilienthal Hickenlooper McMahon Commission

Quiz Guesses on Radio Quiz Shows as of June 11

New York reports probable answers to radio quiz programs. The Phantom Voice guesses include Elizabeth Arden Graham and Pearl Mesta. Stop the Music airs Sundays at 8 on ABC WHBS. Try Cavalry Charge on this quizzer.

New York Nana Cbs-Wgar Elizabeth (Arden Graham Pearl Mesta Abc-Whbs

OSU Grants Diploma to Its 75 000th Student

Ohio State University graduated its 75 000th student at commencement exercises. Degrees were awarded to 2 457 seniors, nearly three quarters war veterans, the largest class in 75 years. President Howard L Bevis delivered the address before about 17 000 people. He urged universities to keep training leaders to meet world demands.

Columbus Ohio State University O.s.u.’S Howard L. Bevis

Television Schedule Highlights for Saturday Night

The listing details WNBK programming from 4:50 p.m. through 41:00 with studio films, sports events, and variety shows. Notable items include a Belmont Stakes segment at 4:30, Marble Champs, Lucky Pup, Stand By for Crime, Crusade in Europe, Cavalcade of Stars, Toast of the Town and Coming Your Way with interviews and previews interspersed.

Europe

Deaths: Henry E. Nelson Canton pioneer dies at 76

Henry E. Nelson of 633 9th St NW died this morning at Aultman Hospital after seven months of heart illness. A Canton resident since 1920 and former Princeton, Kentucky native, he was 76 and a member of the Baptist Church and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Survived by his widow Elizabeth, a son Edgar of Louisville, a sister Fannie Rutland of Nashville, two grandchildren, and a great grandchild. Funeral services Monday at 10 a.m. at Arnold funeral home with Rev. J. H. Satterfield. burial in Westlawn Cemetery. viewing Sunday afternoon and evening.

Henry E Hank) Nelson 9Th St NW Pennsylvania Railroad Aultman Hospital Princeton Canton The Baptist Church Brotherhood of Railroad Elizabeth E. Nelson Edgar E. Nelson Louisville Fannie Rutland Nashville, Tenn Arnold Funeral Home J. H. Satterfield Westlawn Cemetery

Widow Mrs Ayres of Stark Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Alva Ayres of 1315 6th St SW widow of Samuel T Ayres died this morning at Mary Grove convalescent home after a long heart illness. She was 73 born in Richville a longtime Stark County resident. She leaves a sister Mrs Jeff Bowman of Massillon. Rev P H Welshimer to conduct services at Spiker Funeral Home Monday at 2 30 p m Burial in Uniontown Cemetery Navarre Friends may call after 3 p m Sunday.

Alva Ayres 6Th St Samuel T. Ayres Marygrove Ayres Richville Stark County Jeff Bowman Massillon P. H. Welshimer Spiker Uniontawn Navarre

Kinstler Rites Planned After Canton Lifelong Resident

John J. Kinstler of 1649 Tuscarawas Canton died after a month long illness. Born in Canton eighty five years ago he worked at Canton Bridge Co before retiring fifteen years ago. Survived by daughter Mrs Henry E Naef Winter Park Fla three sisters Mrs Mary Henry Mrs Emma Russell Mrs Flora Ebey two grandchildren one great grandchild. Rev L S Hegnauer to conduct Monday 3 p.m. service Welch funeral home burial Westlawn Cemetery Jr O U A M to hold services Sunday 7 30 p.m. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9.

John J. Kinstler Tuscara Canton Kinstler Canton Bridge Co Jr. O.U.A.M Henry E. Naef Winter Park Fla Mary Henry Emma Russell Flora Ebey Hudson L. S. Hegnauer Welch Funeral Home Westlawn

Mrs Channie Phillips Dies In Massillon Home

Mrs Channie Phillips 57 of 405 1st st sw Massillon died in her home early Friday Born in Mayweather County Kentucky she had lived here 27 years She leaves two daughters Bernice Conyers and Neal Phillips both of Massillon two brothers John W O Neal Grantville Georgia Anthony O Neal Birmingham Alabama and a sister Lizzie L Bell Birmingham Alabama Services Monday 2 pm at Brooks Funeral Home conducted by Rev Norman M Chamlin Burial in Massillon City Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home tonight

Massillon Channie Phillips 1St Mayweather County Bernice Conyers Neal Phillips John W. O'Neal Grantville Anthony O'Neal Birmingham Ala Lizzie L. Bell Brooks Norman M. Chamlin Massillon City Cemetery

Hartville Matriarch Mrs Domer Dies After Long Illness

Mary Maggie Domer 80 of Hartville passes away at 2 25 p m Friday at home after a long illness Born in Buck Township Tuscarawas County she lived in Hartville 25 years member of Hartville Church of the Brethren widow of Jacob H Domer Survived by eight sons including Drisben with details continuing from the obituary fragment

Hartville Mary Maggie Domer Buck Township Tuscarawas County Church of the Brethren Jacob H. Domer Drisben

Notable Domer Family Obituary Noted in Holmes County

Leo Domer Hartville Vic tor Domer Okeechobee Fla Jacob Domer Genoa Leroy Domer Louisville Walter Domer Dalton Arthur Domer North Canton four daughters Ellen Oswald Olive Pontius Vera Edie Suzie Heid a brother Philip Denzer California sister Kattie Wells Louisville 59 grandchildren 23 great grandchildren Monday 1 p.m. EST church Rev Glenn Baird burial Bunker Hill Cemetery Holmes County friends may call Stansberry funeral home 2 4 and 7 9 p.m. Saturday

Leo Domer Hartville Victor Domer Okeechobee Fla Jacob Domer Genoa Leroy Domer Louisville Walter Domer Dalton Arthur Domer North Canton Ellen Oswald Olive Pontius Vera Edie Mogador Suzie Heid North Industry Philip Denzer California Kattie Wells Glenn Baird Bunker Hill Cemetery Holmes County Stansberry

Hofstetter Miss Elizabeth of Dalton dies after brief illness

Mrs Abraham Hofstetter of Kidron announces the death of Elizabeth Hofstetter 63 of RD 1 Dalton after a brief illness. Funeral services will be 1 30 p m at First Mennonite Church Kidron with Rev Reuben Hofstetter Rev Allen Bixler and Rev Isaac Zuercher officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Desvoignes funeral home in charge. Survivors include husband Abraham three sons George Walter Clayton, three daughters Mrs Clarence Nussbaum Mrs Paul Gerber and Mrs Chester Lehman, three brothers John James Fred Kracker, one sister Mrs Noah Lehman, and 12 grandchildren. Friends may call Sunday after 2 p.m. at residence.

Kidron Elizabeth Hofstetter Dalton First Mennonite Church Reuben Hofstetter Allen Bixler Isaac Zuercher Desvoignes Noah Lehman Orrville

Dellroy Man Joseph S Fish 71 Dies After Illness

Joseph Sylvester Fish 71 died Friday at 7 10 p m at his Dellroy residence after a three week illness. Born in Marshall County West Virginia he moved to Ohio 21 years ago. A retired farmer he lived in Dellroy nine years. Surviving are widow Clara Kittle Fish five sons Lester Sherrodsville Floyd Minerva Lawrence Sherrodsville Willard New Philadelphia Stacey Fish Sherrodsville and daughter Flora King Carrollton. Burial in Leavittsville Cemetery. Service Sunday 2 p m Methodist Church Dellroy with Rev Victor Edgar officiating. Burial at Leavittsville Cemetery. Body to be moved from Baxter funeral home Sherrodsville to residence. friends may call tonight after 6.

Dellroy Joseph Sylvester Fish Marshall County W. Va Ohio Clara Kittle Fish Lester Sherrodsville Floyd Minerva Lawrence Willard New Philadelphia Stacey Fish Flora King Carrollton Victor Edgar Leavittsville Baxter Funeral

Services for Janette Connolly Killbuck Child Dies after Measles

Janette Connolly Killbuck two and a half year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Connolly of RD D1 Killbuck died Friday at 4 am after a weeks illness of measles. Funeral Monday at 2 30 pm at Wade Jones residence with Rev Thomas L Cromwell officiating burial in Killbuck Cemetery. Survived by parents twin sister Jan Connolly two sisters Lewyllan and Jean Connolly two brothers Pressly and Robert Connolly grandparents Mr and Mrs Albert Gordon of Pennsylvania and Herman Connolly of near Killbuck. Friends may call at Wade Jones residence.

Killbuck Janette Connolly Lee Connolly Wade Jones Thomas L. Cromwell Killbuck Cemetery Jan Connolly Lewyllan Jean Connolly Pressly Robert Connolly Albert Gordon Pennsylvania Herman Connolly

Ball players injured at Witter Park collide

James Crowl 29 of RD 3 received treatment for a sprained shoulder after colliding with another player at Witter Park. Frank Reed 43 of 1412 Bellflower Ave SW was treated for a hand laceration from catching a ball at the park, police reported.

James Crowl RD 3 Aultman Hospital Witter Park Frank Reed Bellflower Ave

War Dead Rites for Pfc. Paul Schiller in New Philadelphia

Services for Pfc. Paul Francis Schiller of Salineville, killed in Italy on April 14 1945, will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church New Philadelphia with Rev. Fr. Luke Stevens officiating. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. New Philadelphia VFW to pallbear and perform military rites. Schiller served with ski troops of the 10th division. He is survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. E J Schiller, sister Mrs. Helen Antol of Chicago, and brothers Edward, George, and Joseph. Friends may call Linn Hert funeral home Sunday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

NEW Philadelphia Paul Francis Schiller Salineville Canton Italy Sacred Heart Catholic Church Luke Stevens Calvary Cemetery New Philadelphia V.F.W Pfe. Schiller

Service Schedule for Daniel Mantsch and Howard Harter

Burial details and service times listed for Daniel Mantsch Jack parlors Monday 2 p.m. at Westlawn Cemetery Saxon Lodge Sunday 7 30 p.m. services. Howard Harter Monday 1 30 p.m. Welch parlors Forest Hill Cemetery. Sgt George J Betz Monday 9 30 a.m. at St Johns Catholic Church Burial Calvary Cemetery Body at the home 1632 Kolp pl NW.

Daniel Mantsch Jack Westlawn Cemetery Saxon Lodge Howard Harter Welch Forest Hill Cemetery George J. Betz St. John’s Catholic Church Calvary Cemetery Kolp Pl

Canton Township Fire Unit Hosts Sixth Homecoming

Canton Township No. 2 volunteer fire department holds its sixth annual homecoming June 21 to 25 with Wilbur Deckard as general chairman. Proceeds fund a park on a 20 acre plot near Waco School bought by the department. Five nights feature rides concessions and band concerts by Louisville and Canton South High School Junior O U A M and Fairmount Children Home bands and the Old Timers. The department also sponsors the Moreland Teen-Age Club the Canton Township Sportsmen Club Ladies Auxiliary and free movies for children every two weeks.

Canton Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 2 Wilbur Deckard Waco School Louisville and Canton South Moreland Canton Township

Holmesville Bible School to Begin Monday

Holmesville Church of Christ announces a daily Vacation Bible School for children starting Monday and running weekdays through June 24 in Holmesville. Alice Allred of Indianapolis, a Cincinnati Bible Seminary graduate, will lead the program with Ruth Gillam of Orrville, also a seminary graduate, assisting.

Holmesville

Plain Grange Queen to Represent Stark County Contest

Grange names Queen An Esa T Carol Strouble to represent Plain Grange at the Stark County beauty pageant to be held June 27 at Alliance Armory. Attendants crowed June 24 at the grange meeting, Marilyn Beggs and Mary Lou Kanel.

Carol Strouble Plain Grange Stark County Alliance Armory Marilyn Beggs Mary Lou Kanel Grange Grange Hall Herman Kanel Oscar Schultze Guy Morrow Wilton Stull Marilyn Hein Maxine Benz Sandra Bircher Raymond Beggs

Dollar volume drops in Fourth District stores

Fourth Federal Reserve District department stores posted an 8 percent drop in dollar volume last week compared to the same week a year earlier. For the four weeks ending June 4 the volume was 5 percent below the previous year's level.

Federal Reserve District

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