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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1949

Page

2

Two Speeders Fined Jailed In Traffic Court

In Friday Traffic Court Municipal Judge Gordon and Burris suspended driving permits for seven motorists from 10 days to two years. Two speeders, Glenn Diegmiller and Thoral Bugh, each received two days in jail and $15 fines plus costs for speeding. Bugh’s permit was suspended 15 days and Diegmiller’s 10. Affected drivers include Monte Francis with two-year suspension for DUI, and others hit with one-year, 30-day, or 10-day suspensions and fines for leaving the scene, reckless driving, faulty brakes, or improper plates. Additional speeding and related charges were disposed for several defendants with fines ranging from $10 to $15 and costs.

Gordon & Burris Glenn R. Diegmiller Arnold Thoral C. Bugh 15Th St Bugh Diegmiller Monte Francis RD 3 Louisville James Johnson N. Park Ave Meyers Lake William Lowenstein Harvard Ave NW Johnson Alfred F. Schwarze 23Rd St NW William B. Henne Spangler Rd Gordon E. Edwards Minerva James R. Davis Mahoning Rd NE Davis George E. Taylor White Swan John M. Laughlin Linwood Are Theodore Coman 34Th St Edward C. Morrison Morrison John DiFiori 6Th St Jessie L. Harter Howard L. Compton Lee G. Day Housel Ave George Pappas Spring Ave Donald M. Mears N. Wooster Ave Strasburg Edward M. Sabaka St. Elmo

Weather Outlook For Canton And Vicinity This Weekend

Partly cloudy and warm humid conditions prevail tonight and Sunday across Canton and nearby areas. An ideal weekend for picnics is forecast with a very slim chance of scattered showers, not posing a threat to outdoor plans. Fog in the north clears. highs expected in the upper 80s today and near 90 tomorrow.

Canton U. S. Weather Bureau Akron-Canton Ohio International News Service Andrus

Trials To Keep U S Excited Summer Forecast Red Hot Days

The heat brings a lively political scene as Alger Hiss perjury trial nears an end while Judith Coplon faces continued testimony. In New York, 11 top Communist party officials await a potential July conclusion. The House committee seeks school book lists, prompting educator concerns. Paris talks among Acheson and foreign ministers stall, signaling tense US-Russia relations ahead of a warm spell.

James Marlow Associated Press Ashington Alger Hiss State Department Whittaker Chambers Hiss Chambers Washington Judith Coplon Miss Coplon Archibald Palmer New York Communist Party House un-American Activities Committee The Sons of the American Revolution S.A.R Paris Acheson Russia Britain France

Local court fines list for multiple defendants in Louisville area

A column of small fines and costs imposed on numerous individuals in Louisville area cases. Paul Upperman and Lauren Hough Jr. each faced $10 in costs, with additional defendants including Jack Slingluff, Howard Dine, Phillip Geisinger, Benjamin Ciprian, Walter Miday, Rocky White, Dewey Shipman, and Tony Couto facing fines from $5 to $25 plus costs for offenses such as unsafe vehicle operation improper turns no permit no muffler ignoring signals and related violations.

Paul B. Upperman Edwards St Louisville Lauren J. Hough Jr 26Th St Krist Tash Mahoning Rd Jack Slingluff 2Nd St NE Howard E. Dine 8Th St NW Phillip Geisinger 9Th St NW Benjamin Ciprian Sherrick Rd Walter Miday RD 2 Rocky D. White 30Th St NW Dewey Shipman Cherry Ave Tony Couto

British Empire science congress to meet in Adelaide

A science congress of the British Empire will be held in Adelaide in August with delegates from Britain New Zealand Canada India and Australia. An American observer is expected to attend the meeting and participate in discussions on scientific progress.

Adelaide Aus Britain New Zealand Canada India Australia United States

Arkansas Adds 100000 Cars to Personal Property Tax Lists

Chicago report says the National Association of Assessing Officers notes Arkansas will include 100000 automobiles in personal property tax lists under new state legislation. The revenue commissioner must furnish vehicle lists to county assessors.

Chicago National Association of Assessing Officers Arkansas State Revenue Commissioner

Chiggers Thrive Near Logs and Brambles

Chiggers or red bugs commonly live close to the ground around rotting logs, tree stumps, and blackberry brambles, where the damp, sheltered conditions attract these pests. They lie in wait on vegetation and soil surfaces, posing irritation risks to hikers, gardeners, and outdoor workers who brush against with exposed skin.

Young Airline Heiress Prompts Confidence On Flights

International staff describe Robin Kessler, 34, Robin Airways stockholder and board member, as the airline’s youngest official. She rides copilots, guides passengers, and urges calm with playful lollipops, toys, and safety reminders while predicting a future as a dual-pilot and eventual board leader.

International News Calif Los Angeles San Francisco Robin Airways Robin Kessler Norman Kessler Robin

Big Four resume talks on German economic plan and routes

Secret talks reveal two main clashes between Moscow and the West. The East demands a joint all German economic body to regulate trade currency and commerce across zones, while the West rejects this. Western insistence on guaranteed full use of rail road and canal routes into Berlin meets Shitzinsky hesitation. The Helmstedt Berlin highway is rejected by the Soviet side.

Germany New York Berlin Russia West Vishinsky Helmstedt-Berlin

Saturday TV Schedule Highlights and Timings

A compact view of WNSK programming with horse races at 2:30, music at 6:00, feature films and screen tests, then Crusade In Europe, Cavalcade of Stars, Toast of the Town and Dave Garroway slots. Evening lineup concludes with 10:30 program previews.

Wnsk Wwews Leon Pearson Europe Dave Garroway

Mrs Minnie Zerbe Dies After Illness in Canton Home

Mrs Minnie G Zerbe 62 wife of Webster Zerbe died this morning at 910 Richardson NW after an extended illness. Born in Canton she was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Sammuel Henninger. She active in Trinity Reformed Church and held memberships in various groups. Survived by husband two daughters a sister a brother and two grandchildren. Rev Calvin H Wingert will officiate Monday at 1 30 p m at Schneeberger funeral home with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p m.

Minnie G. Zerbe Webster Zerbe Richard Ol Canton Sammuel Henninger Zerbe Trinity Reformed Church Horace Double Ladies Aid and Business Women’s Guild Keith Harsh Carolyn Zerbe W. E. Jackson Fred O. Henninger Calvin H. Wingert Schneeberger Forest Hill Cemetery

Greek Immigrant Daniel Komas Dies at 69 in Northeast

Daniel D. Komas born in Greece forty years ago died at his home on Lawrence Road NE after an eight month illness. He worked for Republic Stamping and Engraving Co and belonged to St Charalampes Greek Orthodox Church. Survived by widow Helen, daughter Anna, son George at home, plus a brother and two sisters in Greece. Body at Williams funeral home.

Daniel D. Komas Greece Lawrence Rd Komas The Republic Stamping & Enameling Co St. Charalampes Helen Komas Anna George Komas Williams Funeral Home

Longtime Stark County farmer Michael Shaffer dies at 70

Michael Shaffer a retired Stark County farmer died Friday night at his Hartville area home two miles east of Hartville He was 70 and a native of Spencerville He moved to Hartville 30 years ago He was active in Werner E U B Church Marlboro Grange township trustee for 12 years Survived by widow four sons Lawrence and Berlin Harold and Herbert Shaffer three daughters Ruth Kamp and Mrs Ethan Rohrer Mrs Roy Whitlow who died seven years ago a sister 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren Services will be held Monday at 3 p m at the residence with Rev M W Rahfelt and Rev Louis Freas Burial in Werner Cemetery Body to be moved from Spiker funeral home to the residence Sunday noon.

Michael Shaffer Stark County Hartville Spencerville Shaffer Werner E.U.B. Church Marlboro Grange Lillie Shaffer Lawrence New Baltimore Berlin Ashland Harold Herbert Shaffer Mogadore Carl Kamp North Canton Ruth Shaffer Ethan Rohrer Connor Miller Greenville Roy Whitlow M. W. Rahfelt Louis Freas

Death of 69-year-old John W Lawson at Harrisburg home

John William Lawson age 69 was found dead Friday afternoon in his home at 1323 2nd St SE. Neighbors last saw him Thursday night. Death believed due to heart ailment. Widowed Effie Lawson was in Hilltop West Virginia with sister ill. Survived by brother Herrington Lawson of White Post Virginia, four sisters in Harrisburg and other relatives. Body at Matthews funeral home.

John William Lawson 2Nd St SE Lawson Hercules Motors Corp Effie Lawson Hilltop W. Va Herrington Lawson White Post Carrie Orchard Flossie Hugh Myrtle Allen Lucille Sloan Harrisburg Matthews Funeral Home

Service Schedule and Funeral Details

Listings show multiple funeral services: James A. Robinson at Spiker parlors 1:30 p.m. Monday with burial at Forest Hill Cemetery. Rev. Arthur F. Uphoff at Mt. Taber Methodist Church East Canton 2 p.m. Monday with burial Wooster and body at Hofmeister parlors Youngstown. Mrs. William S. Rufenacht at St. Joseph's Catholic Church 10 a.m. Monday with burial Calvary Cemetery and visitors at Wackerly parlors. Mrs. John Petro at St. Mary's Catholic Church 9:30 a.m. Monday with burial Calvary Cemetery and callers at Former & Clevenger parlors.

James A. Robinson Spiker Burial Forest Hill Cemetery Arthur F. Uphoff Mt. Taber Methodist Church East Canton Wooster Hofmeister Youngstown William S. Rufenacht St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Ralph C. Kotheimer Calvary Cemetery Wackerly John Petro St. Mary’s Catholic Church Thomas R. Heinmann

Clark D Greenfelder Massillon Obituary Notice

Clark D Greenfelder 47 of AD 3 Massillon died Friday night at Molly Stark Sanatorium. He was a member of St Marys Catholic Church and Massillon Eagles. He leaves widow Eva, a son Howard of West Virginia, three daughters Mary Claflin of Wisconsin and Barbara and Helen of the residence, and a brother Walter of Washington DC. Body is at Heiger.

Massillon Clark D. Greenfelder Molly Stark St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Massillon Eagles Eva Greenfelder Howard Greenfelder West Virginia Mary Claflin Wisconsin Barbara Helen Greenfelder Walter Greenfelder Washington, D. C Heiger

Massillon Demski, 69, Dies at Home of Son

Gottfried Demski of 311 Earled NW dies at his son Emil W Demski's Barrs Mills residence Friday night after a short illness. Survived by son Fred in Sugar Creek four grandchildren and other relatives in Germany. Funeral 3:30 p m Monday at Gordon Shaidnagle Hollinger with Rev L N Carmony, United Brethren Beach City. Burial Massillon City Cemetery. Calling Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p m at funeral home.

Massillon Gottfried Demski Emil W. Demski Barrs Mills Massillon Eagles Fred W. Demski Sugar Creek Germany Gordon-Shaidnagle-Hollinger

Massillon Services for David A Heider

Massillon mourns longtime resident David Atlee Heider of Lansing Michigan with services at 1 30 p m Monday at Arnold Lynch funeral home Rev Otto R Gerber to preside Heider an electrician who died at home after moving to Michigan six years ago aged 45 survivors include his mother Blanche Heider of Massillon and his widow Zella Heider

Massillon David Atlee Heider Lansing Mich Arnold-Lynch Otto R. Gerber Heider Michigan Blanche Heider Zella Heider

Heider Family Burial Planned After Massillon Death

A Massillon resident died leaving a sister Mrs. Zella Heider and brothers Robert and Walter Heider. Burial is set at Sixteen Cemetery. Friends may visit the funeral home Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Zella Heider Robert and Walter Heider Massillon

Massillon man William Gochnauer dies at 69

William H. Gochnauer 69 a Massillon resident died Friday at his brother A L Gochnauer 451 E College St Alliance after several months illness He was a former Pennsylvania Railroad employee Survivors include another brother B F Gochnauer of Alliance and two sisters Mrs Henry Pflug and Mrs Fred Blatz of Massillon Services Monday at 1 30 p m at Arnold Lynch Funeral Home Rev Otto R Gerber officiating Burial Massillon City Cemetery

Massillon William H. Gochnauer A. L. Gochnauer E. College St. Alliance Gochnauer The Pennsylvania Railroad Co B. F. Gochnauer Alliance Henry Pflug

Manchester man Charles Elsner 76 dies at home

Charles Elsner of Manchester, born in Stark County, died at his home from a heart ailment. He lived in Manchester 47 years, belonged to St. John's Lutheran Church of Brookfield and the Firestone 20-Year Club. Survived by Minnie Elsner, a son Will H. Elsner, two grand children, and two great grandchildren. Services 2:30 p.m. Monday at the residence. burial in Brookfield Cemetery. Call after 4 p.m. today.

Manchester Charles Elsner Stark County St. John’s Lutheran Church of Brookfield Firestone Minnie Elsner Will H. Elsner Brookfield Cemetery

Mary Jane Taylor 88 Dies at Lisbon Farm

Mrs Mary Jane Taylor 88 died Thursday at the Columbiana County farm in Lisbon after a long illness Services will be Monday at 2 PM at Kerr Funeral Home Salineville with Rev A C Hickerson in charge Burial will be Woodland Cemetery She was widow of Mathias Taylor And a member of the Methodist Church of Salineville A native of Chicago she had lived in Salineville many years She leaves one nephew Joseph Akin Oak Park Illinois Friends may call at the funeral home at any time

Salineville Mary Jane Taylor Columbiana County Lisbon Kerr Funeral A. C. Hickerson Woodland Cemetery Taylor Mathias Taylor Methodist Church of Chicago Joseph Akin Oak Park

Miss Lizzie Bilderback Dies at 69 Near Millersburg

Miss Lizzie Bilderback 69 died Thursday of a heart attack at her home near Millersburg. Services set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Hunter funeral home with Rev. Knox Roberts. A Hardy Township native and long-time resident, she was a Trinity Lutheran member. Survived by brothers Walter of Chicago Arthur of Millersburg Lawrence of the residence and sister Miss Mary Bilderback of the residence.

Millersburg Lizzie Bilderback Hunter Knox R. Roberts Hardy Township Bilderback Trinity Lutheran Church Walter Bilderback Chicago Arthur Bilderback Lawrence Bilderback Mary Bilderback

Malvern Lumber Co proprietor's wife dies at midnight

Mrs. Margaret Riebe Crowl, wife of Lawrence Crowl and mother of the Crowl family, proprietor of the Malvern Lumber Co., died at midnight. Funeral arrangements were not yet announced.

Malvern Margaret Riebe Crowl Lawrence Crowl The Malvern Lumber Co

Mrs Crowl Riebe funeral to be held at St Martins

Mrs Crowl 38 died after a long illness. Survived by husband two daughters Va loise Joy Kay and two sons Robert Don, her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Riebe a brother Frank Riebe and sister Mrs Amanda Lindeman. Funeral Monday 2:30 pm at St Martins Lutheran Church Seim officiating. Burial Eastlawn Cemetery Minerva. Body at Deckman funeral home now and to church an hour before service. Friends may call after Sunday noon.

St. Martin’s Lutheran Church Brotherhood of Operative Potteries of America St. Martin’s Church J. I. Seim Eastlawn Minerva Deckman Funeral Home

Frank Sebott Dies at 82 After Hospital Stay

Frank J. Sebott, 82, born in Essen, Germany, and a Canton resident, died at Mercy Hospital of a heart malady after a hospital stay since May 27. He worked for Diebold, Inc and Weber Dental Co, was a charter member of the Arion Singing Society and sang in St. Peter's Church choir for 26 years. He lived with daughter Mrs. Henry J. Schmitt, and leaves another daughter, sister, brother, six grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.

Frank J. Sebott Canton Essen Germany Mercy Hospital Mr. Sebott Diebold, Inc Weber Dental Co Arion Singing Society St. Peter's Catholic Church Henry J. Schm Worley Ave Schmitt Herman Gotshell Fred A. Casterton Henry Sebott Sparks Nev City

Woodam Held to Grand Jury in Car Theft Case

James A. Woodam 21 of 919 Carnahan Ave NE was bound to the grand jury by Municipal Judge Gordon J. Burris after pleading innocent to operating a vehicle without the owner's consent. The charge relates to a June 4 theft of a car owned by Troy Wynn of 2020 Blecker NE, police said.

James A. Woodam Carnahan Ave Gordon J. Burris Troy Wynn Blecker of

Resident's Brother Dies In Pennsylvania Hospital

Claude E. Leister age 74, brother of Mrs Myrtle George and Louis Leister of Canton, died Friday at General Hospital in Rochester Pa after a long illness. He was a veteran blacksmith from Hookstown Pa. Services set for Monday at Stewart funeral home in Hookstown.

Claude E. Leister Myrtle George Louis Leister Canton General Hospital Rochester Hookstown Stewart

Iowa's Rank as a Top Cattle Producing State

Iowa ranks as the second largest cattle producing state reflecting its sizable beef and dairy industries.

Iowa

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