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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1942

Page

6

Catherine Schafer 90 Canton jeweler widow dies at home

Mrs. Catherine Schafer 90 widow of Leonard Schafer Canton jeweler died Tuesday night at her home 130 Fark Ave SW. A Cincinnati native and daughter of Martin and Mrs Morris she attended First Presbyterian Church. Survived by daughter Ella two sons Howard and Arthur and two granddaughters. Funeral Friday 2 p m at home led by Rev J W Bean. Burial Westlawn. Body to be taken to home Thursday 5 p m from Seesholtz Memorial.

Catherine Schafer Leonard Schafer Canton Jeweler Farkave Schafer Canton Cincinnati Martin Morris First Presbyterian Church Ella Schafer Howard Arthur Schafer J. W. Bean Westlawn Cemetery Seesholtz Memorial

Mrs Myrtle G Phillips Dies After Illness in Canton

Mrs Myrtle G Phillips 59 of 944 Mahoning Rd NE Canton died Tuesday night at Aultman Hospital after several months illness. Born in Lisbon she lived in Canton many years and was the widow of Clarence Phillips. Surviving: sons Edgar Canton and George Phillips Amsterdam. daughter Mrs Clarence McCauley Canton. Member Gibbs Church of God. Body at Whitticar parlors.

Myrtle G. Phillips Mahoning Rd Aultman Hospital Lisbon Canton Clarence Phillips Edgar George Phillips Amsterdam Clarence McCauley Gibbs Church of God Whitticar

Anton Chufar dies at 74 after heart attack in Canton

Anton Chufar 74 a retired Republic Steel Corp employee died Tuesday at 6 p m in the home of his son Peter Chufar 1037 Rowland Ave NE Canton Death resulted from a heart attack He had lived in Canton 25 years Surviving are his widow Mary three sons Peter Frank and John Canton daughters Mary Yarnovich Fairhope and Mrs Justin Kozumplick Cleveland and 13 grandchildren The body is at the Jacobs parlors.

Anton Chufar Republic Steel Corp Peter Chufar Rowland Ave Chufar Canton Mary Chufar Peter Frank John Mary Yarnovich Fairhope Justin Kozumplick Cleveland Jacobs

Death of Baby Billy Ray Henderson at McKinley Avenue

Billy Ray Henderson six weeks old, son of Mr and Mrs Milo Henderson, died this morning at 522 McKinley Ave NW after a short illness. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10 30 AM in Arnold parlors under Rev P H Welshimer with burial in Westlawn Cemetery.

Billy Ray Henderson Milo Henderson McKinley Ave NW Arnold

Jacob Smith dies at 90 in Canton convalescent home

Jacob Smith age 90 of 1033 Rex ave NE died Tuesday night at Haverstock convalescent home on North Canton rd. Born in Hardin county he lived in Canton for 25 years and was a retired blacksmith.

Jacob Smith Rexave NE Haverstock North Canton Rd Hardin County Smith Canton

Local obituary sketch lists Smith family members

Clara Haverstock and Charles T. Smith of Canton, a daughter Mrs. Gladys Kessler of Marion, and a brother Adam Smith of Kenton are named in the notice. The body remains at the Jack par lors.

Clara Haverstock Charles T. Smith Canton Gladys Kessler Marion Adam Smith Kenton Jack

Italian native John Impagliazzo dies at 64 in Mercy Hospital

John Impagliazzo 64 of 1200 2nd St SE died this morning in Mercy hospital. A native of Italy and former employee of Republic Steel Corp retired ten years ago. He belonged to St Anthony's Catholic Church. Survived by widow Margaret four sisters including Mrs. Samuel Fire of Canton and three in Italy and a brother in Italy. Body at Rossi parlors pending funeral arrangements.

John Impagliazzo 2Nd St SE Italy Mercy Hospital Republic Steel Corp St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Margaret Samuel Fire Canton Rossi

Funeral services for Edith Vega infant daughter

Edith Louise Vega infant daughter of Mr and Mrs George Vega of 342 Henrietta NE died Sunday in Mercy hospital. Services will be held Thursday at 10 a m in Webster parlors with Rev R N Nelson in charge. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Edith Louise Vega George Vega Henrietta Mercy Hospital Webster R. N. Nelson Forest Hill Cemetery

Funeral for Mrs Rose Linhart Held at Seesholtz Memorial

Funeral services for Mrs Rose Linhart, 71, wife of William G Linhart, will be held Thursday at 2 p m at the Seesholtz Memorial with Rev J H Satterfield officiating. Burial is in Forest Hill cemetery. Friends may call after 7 tonight. She died Tuesday at her daughter Mrs George Furney's home in Columbiana. She also leaves a son Ernest Linhart and two brothers John Stockburger Canton and Paul Stockburger Los Angeles, and two grandchildren.

Rose Linhart Seesholtz J. H. Satterfield Forest Hill Cemetery Linhart William G. Linhart Bedford Ave George Furney Columbiana Ernest Linhart John Stockburger Canton Paul Stockburger Los Angeles

William J Lewis Funeral Services Held

William J Lewis aged 77 died Monday in Aultman hospital. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 p m at First Evangelical with Rev H L Zachman and assisting clergy. Burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery. McKinley lodge F and A M will meet at 1345 Rowland Ave NE tonight at 7 30 to conduct services.

William J. Lewis First Evangelical Church H. L. Zachman Paul Lyon C. S. Poling Forest Hill Cemetery McKinley Lodge Rowland Ave Mr. Lewis Aultman Hospital

Edward G Hambach Dies at 57 Funeral Friday at St Peters

Funeral services for Edward G Hambach will be Friday at 9 30 am in St Peters Catholic Church with Rev Fr Thomas R Heimann presiding. The body lies at the home on Gibbs Ave NE. Mr Hambach, age 57, died Tuesday at his home.

Edward G. Hambach St. Peter’s Catholic Church Thomas R. Heimann Gibbs Ave Hambach

William Johnson rites set for North Lawrence man

William Johnson 91 of North Lawrence dies Tuesday at his daughter's home. Services Friday at 2 30 p m at the North Lawrence Methodist church with burial in Newman Creek chapel cemetery. He is survived by seven daughters including Mrs W H Kohn and Mrs Valentine Wolf, a son Arthur of Akron, 19 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Massillon William Johnson North Lawrence Newman Creek Chapel Johnson W. H. Kohn Kohn Valentine Wolf Arthur Dawson Raymond Studer George Johnson Harold Deeks Cleveland J. R. Shenke Bradenton, Fla Arthur Akron

Mrs Lena Brown 73 to be laid to rest in Massillon

Mrs Lena Brown 73 of 804 6th st sw will be held Friday at 2 pm at Gordon Shaidnagle Hollinger parlors with Rev Walter G Williams in charge Calling hours tonight 7 to 9 and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Burial in Massillon Cemetery She died Tuesday morning after a four week illness She was a member of Wesley Methodist church Massillon unit American Legion auxiliary and a Gold Star Mother Surviving are her husband Charles three daughters Ethel M Brown Rahway NJ Dorothy Boesche Akron and Helen McConnaughhey Massillon a sister Mrs Emma Duffield Glassboro NJ

Massillon Lena Brown 6Th St Gordon-Shaidnagle-Hollinger Walter G. Williams Brown Wesley Methodist Church

Services for Otto H Heitger Massillon Held at St. Mary's

Funeral arrangements for Otto H. Heitger 71 of 633 1st St NE Massillon are set at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Saturday at 9 30 a.m. Burial follows in St. Mary’s Cemetery after he died Tuesday.

Massillon Otto Henry Heitger 1St St NE St. Mary’s Catholic Church St. Mary’s Cemetery Heitger

Massillon funeral home founder retires in 1939 legacy

Life resident of Massillon and brother Leo ran the Heiger funeral home after succeeding their father Anton Heiger. Retired in 1939. Surviving Edward of Massillon, four daughters Mary Loretta Viola Pauline, two brothers William Leo, three sisters Cecelia Maloney Herman Geis Gover Geis. Body at residence for calling.

Massillon Leo Anton Heiger Holy Name Society St. Mary’s Church St. Paul’s Court Catholic Order of Foresters Edward Mary Loretta Viola Pauline William Cecelia Maloney

Death rites held for Harry W. Shinn farmer at Deerfield

Harry W. Shinn 78 a Deerfield area farmer died Sunday after a two month heart ailment. Services were today at 2 p m at his residence with Rev H H Moore officiating burial in Hartzel cemetery North Benton under Myers parlors. He was born in Salem and lived here 42 years. Survived by three sons Paul J Theodore R and Clark W seven grandchildren two great grandchildren and brother Raymond W of Barberton.

Alliance Harry W. Shinn Deerfield H. H. Moore Hartzel North Benton Myers Shinn Salem Paul J Theodore R Clark W Near Atwater Raymond W Barberton

Mrs Leah Kropf rites set at Oak Grove church

Funeral services for Mrs. Leah Kropf are planned Thursday at 2 30 p m at Oak Grove church with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call tonight at Buchwalter parlors in Smithville. She died Tuesday at a rest home near Ashland and is survived by two sons Dr N C Kropf of Orrville and W J Kropf of Crawfordsville Ind a daughter Mrs Arthur Bodager of Rittman two brothers and three sisters.

Ralph Baker Services Held at Newkirk Church

Funeral services for Ralph Baker aged 35 were held today at 2 p m at Newkirk church with Rev E E Jacobs officiating. Burial followed at Newkirk cemetery under Morgan mortuary. Mr Baker died Monday in Aultman hospital Canton. Survived by mother Mrs Martha Baker and three brothers Paul of Rittman Robert of North Lawrence and Virgil at home.

Shreve Ralph Baker Newkirk Church E. E. Jacobs Newkirk Morgan Baker Aultman Hospital Canton Martha Baker Paul Rittman Robert North Lawrence Virgil

Pvt Paul Deuber Dies in Wyoming Pneumonia Case

Services for Pvt Paul Deuber 23 Winesburg will be held Thursday at 2 p m at Winesburg Zion Evangelical and Reformed church with Rev Waldo E Berlekamp in charge. Burial in Winesburg. Deuber drafted Jan 8. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Albert Deuber and sister Caroline and grandmother all of Winesburg.

Winesburg Paul Deuber Camp Francis E Warren Cheyenne Wyo Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church Waldo E. Berlekamp Deuber Winesburg Grange Albert Deuber Caroline Deuber

Mrs Violet Stuck Rites Held at Akron Church

Services for 82 year old Mrs Violet Stuck of Akron were set for 1 30 Pp m at First United Presbyterian Church with Rev John R Louden officiating. Burial followed in Mt Peace Cemetery. She died Sunday at her Akron home.

Akron Violet Stuck Dalton First United Presbyterian Church John R. Louden Mt. Peace Cemetery

Mrs. Sarah Lechner dies at 71 in Dover

Services for Mrs. Sarah Lechner 71 of 415 Cherry Street will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Lewis parlors with Capt Edward Johnson of the Salvation Army officiating. Burial follows in East Avenue Cemetery New Philadelphia. She was born in Port Washington and survived by two sons Raymond and William of Sandusky two brothers Charles Kuhn RD 3 New Philadelphia and Jesse Kuhn Massillon.

Dover Sarah Lechner Cherry St Lewis Edward Johnson Salvation Army East Avenue Cemetery New Philadelphia Mrs. Lechner Port Washington Raymond William Sandusky Charles Kuhn RD 3 Jesse Kuhn Massillon

Services for G Clancey Quillen in Millersburg

G Clancey Quillen 79 of Millersburg Killbuck road died Monday. Services Thursday at 2 p m Elliott parlors with Rev W E Robbins officiating. Burial Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Survived by sons Verdon L Medina Earl W Millersburg Byron of near Millersburg. six grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Millersburg G. Clancey Quillen Killbuck Elliott W. E. Robbins Mt. Vernon Seven Day

Mrs Maher Dies at 63 in Salineville Home

Mrs. Julia Hickey Maher 63 wife of William P Maher died Monday at her Jefferson street home in Salineville She had lived there since 1910 after moving from East Liverpool and was a member of St Patrick Catholic church Surviving besides her husband are four sons and three daughters including Veronica and Michael at home and Mrs G J

Canton Family in Memorial Notices Details

The notice lists Lab and John W and Dennis E of Canton along with Mrs N R Nent wick of East Liverpool and Thomas J of Hollidays Cove W Va. Six grandchildren two sisters Nellie Thornton Wells ville and Mary Godwin Midland Pa and one brother Michael Hickey Cleveland. Services Thursday at 9 am St Patrick s church pastor Rev Fr William Murphy burial in church cemetery friends may call at residence.

Lab John W Dennis E Canton N. R. Nentwick East Liverpool Thomas J Hollidays Cove W. Va Nellie Thornton Wellsville Mary Godwin Midland Michael Hickey Cleveland St. Patrick’s Church William Murphy

Atlantic collision sinks British boat

The British freighter Gypsum Prince of 3915 tons sank two miles off Lewes Delaware after a collision with the 5090 ton oil tanker Voco. Five men are missing and about 20 survivors landed at the coastguard station. Navy officials said the Voco rammed the Gypsum Prince. The Voco, damaged in the bow, was held at Lewes for investigation. It had previously sunk a fishing boat in heavy fog off Nova Scotia on November 25, 1931.

Associated Press Lewes Del Voco Navy Standard Transportation Co. of London Socony Vacuum Oil Co Nova Scotia

Magnolia man dies after fall on ice

George William Henary aged 50 of Delloy road five miles south of Magnolia died in Aultman hospital from head injuries suffered when he fell on ice near his home. He worked at the Pleasant Valley coal mine and had lived near Magnolia ten years after coming from Gnadenhutten. He was a member of Mt. Carmel United Brethren church. Survived by Alpha Henary two sons William J. of New Philadelphia and George W. of Uhrichsville a daughter Thelma May of Malvern a brother Jesse Henary of Uhrichsville four sisters Mrs. Carl Watson Mrs. Blanche Hester Mrs. Leona Davidson and Mrs. Bessie Evans and six grandchildren. The body is at the McCreery.

George William Henary Magnolia Delloy' Rd Aultman Hospital Pleasant Valley Henary Gnadenhutten Mt. Carmel Uhrichsville Thelma May Malvern Jesse Henary Carl Watson Blanche Hester Leona Davidson West Chester Bessie Evans Scio McCreery

Tew Jr. Dies in Royal Air Force Service Over Malta

James D. Tew of Akron retires as Goodrich Rubber Co. president reports the death of his son James Jr. while serving with the Royal Air Force over Malta. No further details were available.

James Tew JR Malta Associated Press Vero Beach Fla James D. Tew Goodrich Rubber Co Akron James Jr

Massillon Rationed 31 Tires In February

Massillon rationing board reported 31 tire certificates issued in February, against a 39 tire quota. The board met its recapping quota of 13 and truck tires of 25, issued six passenger tires, 26 truck tubes and 11 passenger tubes. Three applications were refused, with 15 passenger car applications received, 11 permits granted, and four awaiting decision.

Iteeek Bureau Massillon Robert G. Hoffman

Oberlin banker dies at 69 in Oberlin

Clayton K. Fauver, 69, president of the Oberlin Savings Bank and a trustee of Oberlin College, died yesterday in Oberlin. He was a longtime local banker and community figure.

Oberlin Clayton K. Fauver Oberlin Savings Bank Oberlin College

County's Sales Tax Receipts Show Advance of 7 Percent

Stark county sales tax receipts rose seven percent for the week ending February 21, rising from 33 063 to 35 580 as state and local totals show higher collections for the period. Through February 21 1942 state receipts total 268 073 versus 260 667 last year. Nationwide week end totals rose to 923 584 from 848 120 in 1941. First 52 days yield 6 680 690 versus 6 517 690 last year. Automotive remains down. food, apparel, general, furniture, building, chain store, and miscellaneous categories show varied gains. County and nearby county figures are listed for context.

Stark County Ebright Carroll Holmes Tuscara Wayne

Massillon Chamber Opens Member Drive Kickoff Breakfast

Fifty workers gathered at the Y. W. C. A. for the Massillon Chamber of Commerce 1942 member drive kickoff breakfast. A report dinner is set for Friday at 6 15 p m at the Y. W. and the drive ends at the annual dinner next Wednesday in the Republic Steel Corp dining room. The goal is 400 members and 16000 dollars. Orin C. Snavely is general chairman and J. W. Reinhardt is campaign manager. Ten teams are organized with captains including Oscar J. Hyde H. D. Hansen Robert G. Hoffman Karlton Stuhldreher R. B. Hardman Harry Oberlin N. E. Hovey Andrew D. Merrell H. Charles Hess and George K. Fishpaw.

Massillon Chamber of Commerce Y. W Chamber Republic Steel Corp Orin C. Snavely J. W. Reinhardt Oscar J. Hyde H. D. Hansen Robert G. Hoffman Karlton Stuhldreher R. B. Hardman Harry Oberlin N. E. Hovey Andrew D. Merrell H. Charles Hess George K. Fishpaw

TWO HELD FOR JURY IN AUTO THEFT CASE

Elmer L. Burson and Jesse F. Dierdorf waived preliminary hearing in municipal court after being charged with operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent. Bound over to the grand jury by Judge James A. Bowman. Arrested Monday night in Uniontown by state highway patrolmen who say they tried to trade car parts for gasoline. Vehicle owned by Louis Youngblood, stolen from a garage at Fourth Street and Piedmont are SE. Corp. H. C. Glover signed the affidavits.

Elmer L. Burson Tuscarawas St Jesse F. Dierdorf 2Nd St James A. Bowman Uniontown Louis Youngblood Cherry Ave 4Th St Piedmont SE. Corp H. C. Glover

7500 New Members Join Red Cross Here

New memberships in the annual roll call campaign of Canton Chapter of the American Red Cross reached 7,500 today despite storm and snowdrifts slowing work, especially in rural areas. Renkert building reported 146 memberships among offices. Campaign chairman Jack Barnes said most schools report 100 percent membership for teachers and staff. Pupils are in the Junior Red Cross, not included in the present campaign. Headquarters are in a store room at 135 4th St NW.

Canton American Red Cross Renkert Jack Barnes Red Cross 4Th St NW

Canton Community Council Rally Planned for April 7

The Canton Community Council announces its annual meeting on Tuesday April 7 with W E Mason as president. Wilbur Weaver is named chairman of the nominating committee along with Rev John Barker Clarence Humber Miss Lillian Goodman and Mrs L W Kettering. Richard Parker chairs the program committee joined by Mrs Harry C Frank Edward Weckel Mrs Theodore Wagner and C W Schnake.

Canton Community Council W. E. Mason Wilbur Weaver John Barker Clarence Humber Lillian Goodman L. W. Kettering Richard Parker Harry C. Frank Edward Weckel Theodore Wagner C. W. Schnake

Two Die in Wayne County Traffic Mishap Toll Rises

Special to The Repository reports Wayne County 1942 traffic deaths reaching four with Jacob B. Oxenrider age 61 and Herbert Johnson 11 months dying from injuries. Oxenrider, hurt Feb 20 in Smithville, had been unconscious. Johnson child died after a collision on Route 30 east of Dalton. Francis Johnson 17 treated for chest injury. crash involved a car driven by Rob ert Martin 20 of Millersburg. Funeral plans noted for Oxenrider. Johnson’s body at Stockham parlors in Dalton.

Wooster Wayne County Jacob B. Oxenrider Smithville Herbert Johnson Dallas Johnson North Lawrence Oxenrider Johnson Route Dalton Massillon City Hospital Francis Johnson Robert Martin RD 1 Millersburg Orlo Granger William Hupp Hartville Jacob Troxel Melvin Troxel Rittman Ralph Troxel Doyle Troxel Geyer Chapel United Brethren Church Buchwalter Johnson Boy Stockham

Hart In Car Train Crash in Uhrichsville

Uhrichsville report of March 4 details Robert Ridgeway 21 of RD 1 Uhrichsville injured at 8 45 am when his car was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train at Newport avenue crossing. He was returning from Canton work duties and watching children nearby, dragging 75 feet after impact. He suffered severe head and body injuries and was listed in fair condition at Twin City hospital.

Uhrichsville Robert Ridgeway RD 1 Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Newport Ave Ridgeway Canton Twin City Hospital

Safety awards for 13 express drivers named

Thirteen of 36 Canton district drivers of the Railway Express Agency will receive safe driving merit cards for driving without a chargeable accident last year. Recipients include H C Miller, F M Lewis, H A Purser, J P Seeton, T P Morrison, H R Gale, Nicholas Streame, O W Siegmund, P R Seeton, William A Bartolet, C M Creighton, Raymond Miller, and J E Stebler with varying years of accident-free driving noted.

Canton Railway Express Agency C. W. Stover H. C. Miller 5Th St F. M. Lewis RD 1 East Sparta H. A. Purser Cleveland J. P. Seeton Spangler T. P. Morrison Arnold Are H. R. Gale Fultonrd NW Nicholas Streame Lafayette Ave O. W. Siegmund Tuscarawas St E P. R. Seeton 30Th St William A. Bartolet 23Rd St C. M. Creighton Rowland Ave Raymond Miller Arnold Ave J. E. Stebler Hazlett Ave

Postal Receipts Set New February Record

Postal receipts in February totaled 64090.52 dollars, a new February record, announced by Postmaster Louis J. Elsaesser. The February 1941 receipts were 57506.62 dollars.

Louis J. Elsaesser

City Manager Richard Biehl Dies at 54

PORTSMOUTH March 4 City Manager Richard Biehl 54 died yesterday in Portsmouth. Biehl led city operations and served in the role for several years, leaving a vacancy in the municipal leadership.

Portsmouth Richard Biehl

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