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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1949

Page

21

Powell child dies in Canton area hospital services set

Thelma Jean Powell aged five and a half months died Tuesday at Aultman Hospital from complications of diseases. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Powell of 1620 Park Ave SW. Survived by twin sisters Carolyn and Marilyn, a brother David Allen, and grandparents Oliver Powell of Morgantown West Virginia and LeRoy Mayhorn of Canton. Services at Spiker funeral home Thursday at 10 a.m. with additional services in Morgantown for burial. Friends may call after 3 p.m. today.

Thelma Jean Powell Donald Powell Park Ave Aultman Hospital Carolyn Marilyn David Allen Oliver Powell Morgantown W. Va LeRoy Mayhorn Canton Spiker

Christ Marinopoulos Dies After Illness in Mercy Hospital

Christ Marinopoulos of 1407 7th Street NW died Tuesday at Mercy Hospital after a long illness. A Greek native and 40 year Canton resident, he worked for Republic Steel Corp and belonged to St Charal ampes Greek Orthodox Church and the Hermes Lodge. Survived by widow Ruby, a stepson Gust Collins and stepdaughter Mrs James Matin. Funeral Thursday at 1 p.m. from the home and 1:30 p.m. at St Charlampes Church with Rev. Timothy Pantelakos. Burial will be in Forest Hill.

Christ Marinopoulos 7Th Mercy Hospital Greece Canton Republic Steel Corp St. Charalampes Greek Orthodox Church Hermes Lodge Ruby Marinopoulos Gust Collins James Matin St. Charlampes Church Timothy Pantelakos Forest Hill

Cemetery Body to be Taken to Residence Today

The body is at Welch funeral home and will be moved to the residence today at 4 p m.

Welch Funeral Home

Alfred E Cofield Dies After Brief Illness in Ohio City

Alfred E Cofield aged 47 of 914 Liberty Ave SE died Tuesday afternoon at Aultman Hospital after a brief illness. He leaves his widow Jesteen Cofield and two children Vernon and Christe May Cofield, both of Columbus. The body rests at March funeral home.

Alfred Ellis Cofield Liberty Ave SE Aultman Hospital Jesteen Cofield Vernon Christe May Cofield Columbus March Funeral Home

Services for Councilman Bax ter C. Sharrock

Services are set for Councilman Bax ter C. Sharrock who died of a heart attack at his home 830 Marion Ave SW. Funeral at Spiker Funeral Home Friday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Franklin G. Markley officiating. Burial in New Concord Cemetery after rites at Speck Funeral Home. Knights of Malta to conduct services Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Friends may call after 2 p.m. tomorrow. Sharrock, 60, served Third Ward since 1946 and was custodian at First Reformed Church for five years.

Baxter C. Sharrock Marionave Spiker Franklin G. Markley New Concord Speck Knights of Malta Sharrock Third Ward First Reformed Church

Infant Patt services held for Canton child

Patt infant services for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Edward Patt of 1930 Myrtle Ave NW were conducted this morning in the Rossi funeral home. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery. The child died Tuesday in Aultman Hospital. Surviving are the parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs James Patt and Mr and Mrs Anthony Melito of Canton.

Edward Patt Myrtle Ave NW Rossi Funeral Home Calvary Cemetery Aultman Hospital James Patt Anthony Melito Canton

S/Sgt Richard M. Olnhausen Dies in Europe War Funeral Rites

Mr and Mrs Harry S Olnhausen of Cottage 49 Meyers Lake mourn a son S/Sgt Richard M Olnhausen 28 killed in action near Rimsdorf France Dec 2 1944 with the 53rd armored infantry spearheading Pattons Third Army He was born Minerva graduated from McKinley High School worked for Republic Steel before enlisting June 25 1941 He trained at Camp Wolters Texas served in Scotland returned to Wolters as combat schools instructor and received a commendation He is survived by his parents three brothers H Frederick James Q Canton and Gary with the First Cavalry in Japan.

R. M. Olnhausen Harry S. Olnhausen Cottage 49 Meyers Lake Richard M. Olnhausen United States Military Europe Olnhausen 53Rd Armored Infantry Patton Third Army France Rimsdorf Minerva McKinley High School Republic Steel Corp Camp Wolters Tex Scotland United States Canton Canton Community Fund Helen Aungst H. Frederick James Q. Olnhausen Gary Olnhausen First Cavalry Division Japan

Family travels to Washington for Graham services

The family of the late Pfc. Robert N. Graham and relatives journey to Washington for funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery Fort Meyer in Virginia Thursday at 2 p.m. Graham, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Graham of 635 W Maplest North Canton, was killed on Okinawa May 16, 1945.

Pfc Robert N. Graham Washington, D. C Arlington National Cemetery Ft. Meyer Graham William A. Graham W. Maplest North Canton Okinawa

Infant William Nicola Rites Held At Wackerly

Services for infant William Don ald Nicola were held at Wackerly Funeral Home at 10 AM. Rev Fr Matthew Hertt na officiated and burial followed in St Peter s Cemetery. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Nime Nicola, a brother George Thomas Nicola, and grandmothers Mrs Sophia Nicola and Mrs Anna Drakulich of Canton.

Wackerly William Donald Nicola Nime Nicola Perkins Aultman Hospital Matthew Herttna St. Peter’s Cemetery George Thomas Nicola Sophia Nicola Anna Drakulich Canton

Norris widow of Navarre dies. services Friday

Mrs. Elva M. Norris 69 of RD 1 Navarre died Tuesday night in Massillon City Hospital. Her husband C. Warner Norris died Friday. Survived by daughters Florence Warstler Indianapolis and Mary Heckman near Navarre. sons Russell Navarre and Dale Strasburg. mother Harriet Keehn. brother Ed Keehn. Services Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Myers funeral home officiated by Rev. Harland J.

Navarre Elva M. Norris RD 1 Massillon City Hospital C. Warner Norris Canton Gospel Center Bethlehem and Pomona Ervices Myers Funeral Home Harland J

O'Dell of Canton Burial Details Mentioned

O'Dell of Canton burial planned at Union Lawn Cemetery with funeral home viewing Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m. Friends may attend services at the cemetery or funeral home as arranged.

O’dell Canton Union Lawn Cemetery

Miss Salome Romig 81 Uhrichsville resident dies

Services for Salome Romig 81, former Uhrichsville resident, who died at 8 15 a m Tuesday at nephew L E Omsted home 830 E High Ave New Philadelphia, will be Thursday at 230 p m at Uhrich funeral home Rev James F Bolen officiating Burial in Gnadenhutten Cemetery She was a milliner Surviving are a brother T A Romig Uhrichsville and two sisters Mrs Martha McAdoo Midvale and Mrs W O Page New Philadelphia

Uhrichsville Salome Romig L. E.omsted High Ave New Philadelphia Uhrich James F. Bolen Gnadenhutten Miss Romig Warwick Township T. A. Romig Martha McAdoo Midvale W. O. Page

Malvern Service Held for Mrs Jettie Thompson

Mrs Jettie Thompson 76 life resident of Malvern died at her daughter Mrs Alta Robertson Levittsville Tuesday. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. Deckman funeral home Rev Victor Edgar officiating Burial Bethlehem Cemetery Pythian Sisters will conduct services. She was member of First Methodist Church Malvern Pythian Sisters D of A Rebecca Lodge of Minerva Survived by daughter sister Selvera Wells Athens Michigan and several grandchildren.

Malvern Jettie Thompson Alta Robertson Levittsville Deckman Victor Edgar Bethlehem Cemetery Pythian Sisters Selvera Wells Athens, Mich

Miss Alta Deetz Dies at 59 in Millersburg Area

Miss Alta Deetz 59 died Tuesday at the residence of Quimby Gilson near Millersburg. A lifetime resident, she is survived by three brothers Ben Clem and Cliff Deetz and three sisters Mrs Earl Kiser Mrs Selma Miller of Mansfield and Mrs Viola Carpenter of near Millersburg. Services set for Friday at 2 30 p.m. Elliott funeral home with burial in Millersburg Cemetery.

Millersburg Alta Deetz Quimby Gilson Ben Clem Cliff Deetz Earl Kiser Selma Miller Mansfield Viola Carpenter Elliott Funeral Home Millersburg Cemetery

Service Schedule for Local Obituaries and Funerals

A listing of funeral services and burial arrangements for multiple individuals. Details include names, service times, funeral home or parlor locations, and burial cemeteries. Names include Lawretrice M. Gaul, William L. Dornhecker, J. Maudru, Howard B. Smith, David W. Everett, Elmer E. Grunder, William D. Jacobs, and Pvt. Robert H. Householder with respective times and burial sites.

Former Stark County Man Dies in Phoenix Home

Calvin DeHoff 79 died Saturday at his Phoenix Arizona home. Word reached sister in law Ada Myers of Canton area. Body to be returned for burial in North Georgetown Columbiana County. Survived by widow Mary, son Clarence of Phoenix, a grandson and two great grandchildren. Uncle of late A J DeHoff Canton school teacher.

Calvin DeHoff Stark County Phoenix Ariz Ada Myers Nicholas Pf Georgetown Columbiana County Mary DeHoff Clarence DeHoff A. J. DeHoff Canton

Legion Moves Honor Roll to Legion Home

The Malvern American Legion voted to relocate the honor roll from E. Porter Street to the legion home at Grant and Ridgest. The roll will be installed inside the building.

Legion Malvern The Malvern American Legion E. Porter St Grant and Ridgest

Scrap Metal Price Tumbles

New York on March 30 AP report notes a sharp drop in heavy melting steel scrap prices. Iron Age shows a composite at 31.17 dollars per gross ton, lowest since June 1947, down 11.83 since January 1 as mills resist purchases and hold inventories. Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Philadelphia also report declines.

New York Iron Age Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia

Two Canton Children Injured in Separate Incidents

Two Canton youths were injured Tuesday night in separate accidents. David Kellams, 12, of 905 6th Street NE, suffered serious facial, jaw, shoulder, and rib injuries when a tractor dolly toppled at the Black Coal Co yard behind 604 8th Street NE after he grabbed its end. He remained in serious condition at Mercy Hospital. Roy Baringer, 9, of 514 9th Street NW, sustained head and neck injuries after slipping in a building under construction at 9th Street and Cleveland Avenue NW. Little Flower Hospital reported his condition as fair.

Canton David Kellams 6Th St NE Black Coal Co 8Th St NE David Mercy Hospital Roy Baringer Edwin Baringer 9Th St Cleveland Little Flower Hospital

Massillon Couple Cheated of $900

Massillon police report that Mr and Mrs Claude Sharp lost 900 in a confidence game after leaving a paper bag of savings on a table with salt and bread. A strange woman lured them away claiming to cure Mrs Sharps illness, returning to find only torn newspaper where the money had been.

Massillon Claude Sharp 4Th St

Grain Quotations on Chicago Board Mixed Despite Moisture

Grains opened mixed on the Chicago Board of Trade as moisture overnight in the winter wheat belt offset a moderate rise in parity prices. Wheat moved about a quarter cent, corn held steady to a fraction higher, and oats varied from lower to higher in May contracts.

Chicago Board of Trade

Benedict named milk sanitarian for Massillon

Massillon health commissioner Dr William B Wild announced Tuesday that Bert W Benedict will replace John M Price as milk sanitarian, with the appointment effective April 15 by the Massillon board of health.

Massillon Herbert W. Benedict John M. Price William B. Wild Massillon Board of Health

Early New York market ends mixed after brief rally

An initial market surge with the new 50 percent cash margin faded within an hour leaving prices largely unchanged. Major gains listed include Republic Steel and Woolworth while U S Steel and General Motors fell. Industrial averages eased 26 cents while rails rose 27 cents.

New York Republic Steel Woolworth Firestone International Harvester Boeing Schen Paramount Pictures

Livestock Prices in Cleveland Markets Report

livestock prices in Cleveland on March 30 show cattle steady with good to choice 24 to 27 dollars, calves 28 to 33, hogs down 50 to 75 cents with heavy 300 to 400 pounds 16.75 to 17.50, 250 to 300 pound hogs 18 to 19, mixed 200 to 250 pounds 19 to 20.25, workers 160 to 200 pounds 20.25, sheep and lambs steady with clipped lambs good to choice 26 to 30, ewes 10 to 12.

Chicago Livestock Prices Show Steady Demand Across Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Chicago stock prices list hogs at 7 500 head with steady to firm tone and top 21 dollars while bulk buyers mix 18.50 to 20.50, cattle at 6 500 head steady with steers 23 to 29 and cows 15 to 20, calves 17 to 30 and feeder stock 20 to 25, stockers 19 to 24 for steers and 16 to 23 for cows and heifers, sheep 1 000 head steady to strong with lambs 30 to 31 and yearlings 21 to 27. hogs, cattle, and sheep markets indicate balanced demand.

Chicago

Cattle Hog and sheep prices in Pittsburgh market

Cattle market slow at steady prices with steers 23 to 25.50, heifers 21 to 23, cows 17 to 18, canners 12 to 16, bulls 20.50 to 23. hogs 750 head with no established market. sheep 150 with choices 28 to 29 and mediums 24 to 27. calves 100 steady with good to choice 30 to 31 and culled 10 to 13.

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Beane Oncidicia Alaska Gen Motors Phillips Pete Amer Plymouth Oil Glidden Car & Foly Goodrich Radio Corp Amer Loco Goodyear Repab Steel Am Radiator Gt North Pfd Sears Roebuck Greyhound Shell Union Smelt & R Hercules Mo Simmons Co Homestake Mine Socony Vac Tel & Tel Industrial Rayon At Harvester Sou Pacific Int Nickel Southern Ry Int Tel & Tel Sperry Corp Atchison Jones & Laughlin Stand Brands Atlantic Ref Kennecott Stand Oil Cal Restge Stand Oil Ind Ace Corp Roger Gro Briggs Mfg Mack Trucks Tim Det Axle Ches & Ohio Martin, Glenn Timken RB Chrysler Mont Ward Twen Cent Fox City Ice & F Mullins B Union Carb Col G& E Nash Kelv Union Pac Comw & So Natl Acme United Airc Consol Aircraft Natl Biscuit United Airlines Consol Edison Natl Cash Reg Eng & Fdry Consol Oil Sinclair Natl Dairy Pr Tt S Rubber Cont Stee Natl Distiller US Steel Warner Bros Curtiss Wright NY Central Western Union Dome Mines North American DuPont Nor Pacific Westinghouse Eastman Rod Ohio Oil Wheeling Steel Eaton Mfg Packard Pittsburgh

Pheasant Shot Near Farm. Hunter Not Located

Ray Stallman of RD 6 reported to the sheriff's office that a young pheasant was shot near his farm Tuesday afternoon, apparently with a small caliber pistol or rifle. Deputies were unable to locate the out of season hunter.

Ray Stallman RD 6 Sheriff’s

Produce Prices Cleveland Market Eggs and Poultry Figures

The Department of Agriculture offers composite Cleveland area market prices for eggs and live poultry. Eggs by grade show large AA white 60 and brown 52 in jobbing cases, large A white 53 55 brown 49 51, medium A white 48 50 brown 46 48. Wholesale prices FOB Cleveland list extra 1 and 2 white 44 47 brown 42 44, medium white 40 42 brown 39 41. Live poultry FOB Cleveland shows fowl colored heavy 42 43, fowl leg horn light 35 36, heavy fryers broilers 39 40, stags roosters 22 27.

Cleveland Department of Agriculture Cleveland Area U. S F.O.B

Egg price grades listed for Pittsburgh markets

Pittsburgh reports government graded and sealed eggs in cartons with prices for Grade AA and A categories across sizes. Prices cover large white and brown, medium whites and browns, mixed, pullets, trades, dirties and checks. Government graded eggs show higher rates for large white and large brown varieties.

Stores February Cash Sales Decline in Fourth District

Cash sales in February accounted for 41.6 percent of total fourth district department store sales, down 0.4 percentage points from January. Regular charge account sales slipped 0.2 points to 49.4 percent, while installment charge sales rose 0.6 points to 9 percent. Collections on regular accounts stood at 49.1 percent of receivables, with installment collections up to 20.6 percent.

Federal Reserve District Janu

Public notices mix in Stark County Ohio legal filings and bids

A publication records a divorce petition in Stark County Court of Common Pleas and a bidding call by Canton Township for a new Fire Station, plus an annual financial report for 1948. It lists Priscilla Wilson against Claude Wilson, bid provisions, bond requirements, and detailed receipts and expenditures by the township.

State of Ohio Stark County Court of Common Pleas Division of Domestic Relations Priscilla Wilson Carnahan Ave Canton Ohio Claude Wilson N. Western Ave Indianapolis Indiana Common Pleas Court Harold Adelman First National Bank Board of Trustees Canton Township Market Avenue North Canton 3 Edmeyer Park Lakeview Blvd Volunteer Fire Department Meyers Lake Board of Trustees of Canton 38 Canton Townip

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