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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1949

Page

2

Traffic Court Hears Another Heavy Docket

Municipal Court logged a busy session with Judge Burris fining 62 cases totaling 1253.35 dollars and court costs of 361.35. Sentences included jail terms for speeding and DUI. nine drivers had permits suspended. two trials found two motorists innocent. Names and charges span multiple residents of Louisville East Rochester Navarre and Green town with fines from 5 to 50 dollars and various license suspensions.

Gordon J. Burris Jesse D. Gross Ernest H. Lutz East Rochester Zeb Payne Wells Paul P. Landis Greentown Robert W. Decker Leslie L. Corder Navarre Lloyd P. Doerschuk 44Th St NW George Kisela Aultman Ave Charles W. Bowers Prospect Ave SW William R. Albright 6Th St NW George Pritza Roosevelt Ave NE Pritz Weldon F. Williams Marion Ave Francis Spadafora Waynesburg Walter F. Sells 4Th St New Philadelphia Poesel McGhee Market Ave S Edward Stobinsky Walnut Ave Howard R. Hartong Clinton John Andrews Earl F. Davis Davis

Weather Forecast for Canton and Vicinity

Partly cloudy and cool this afternoon with a slight chance of light showers. Tonight, partly cloudy and cooler with a low near 44. Sunday looks fair with moderate temperatures. Ohio's Weather notes a cool air mass ends a four day heat wave. a storm caused property damage in Cleveland area, with drizzle in Youngstown Akron and Cleveland. Temperatures to rise to around 70, then fall. a warmer trend possible Monday. Cleveland record high 88 in recent days. Frost risk in Youngstown area with possible lows below 40 statewide. Precipitation yesterday 0.14 inch at Canton. Almanac data: sunrise 6:16 a.m., sunset 4:29 p.m., moonrise 4:01 p.m., moonset 4:13 a.m.

Canton UU. S. Weather Bureau Akron Ohio International News Service Cleveland Mercury U. S. Weather Bureau Youngstown Aron Milton Davis Columbus Toled Dayton Findlay Davis Wicht Smdianapolis Marth Kent State Univ. Canton

Massillon Man Beaten At Lincoln Way Grill

Massillon Charles Moser, 65, of 714 14th St NW, received severe scalp and mouth lacerations at 1:50 p.m. Friday after an unknown assailant attacked him inside the 163 Grill on Lincoln Way W. Police reported witnesses and bartenders saw the customer strike him and knock him to the floor, then continue the assault in Massillon City Hospital.

Repository Bureau Massillon Charles Moser 14Th St Massillon City Hospital Lincoln Way Moser

Man Burned in Blaze At Shoe Repair Shop

E A Stephan of Stephan shoe repair shop at 508 10 Mc Kinley Ave NW was treated by firemen for first degree burns to forehead face and hands suffered Friday at 5 58 p m in a fire there. Firemen said a pile of crates at the rear of the shop ignited.

E. A. Stephan Stephan Shoe Repair McKinley Ave

Two Children Hurt In City Traffic

Two children returning from a bubble gum purchase were struck by a car Friday at 8 35 p m at Brown avenue and Tuscarawas Street West, injuring Teddy Neininger five and Suzanne McKinley four. Frank B Steele thirty three of 3201 24th Street NE drove them to Aultman Hospital. The incident remains under police report.

Brown Ave Tuscara St W Theodore Teddy) Neininger 4Th St NW Aultman Hospital Suzanne McKinley Troyal NW Neininger Frank B. Steele 24Th St Tuscarawas St W Steele

Beanie's Chicken Shack Raided. 3 Charged

State liquor inspectors visited Beanie's Chicken Shack at 332 10th Street SE at 5:50 am and arrested three people. Margaret Williams, 48, cited as keeper, was at the cash register. Ida Koyton, 24, and Callie Balls, 27, both of 324 10th Street SE, charged with illegal sale of intoxicating liquor to inspectors.

Beanie 10Th St SE State Liquor Department Margaret Williams Ida Koyton Callie Balls 10Th

Official vote tally confirms results despite minor changes

The board of elections announced official counts from last Tuesday's primary, largely upholding the unofficial standings. In Massillon a one vote margin separated two Democratic councilman-at-large candidates, Albert Hasler with 472 and Frank J. Letcavits with 473 votes, with no decision yet on a possible recount.

Board of Elections Massillon Albert Hasler Frank J. Letcavits

Trial of Uniontown Holdup Suspects Ends

John Petrovich aged 32 and David Longaberger 29 of Youngstown faced a daytime bank entry with intent to commit a felony charge in the Uniontown Savings & Loan Co holdup on January 17. Common Pleas Judge Paul G. Weber reserved decision, to be announced next week. The heist totaled $1,584.

John Petrovich David Longaberger Youngstown Common Pleas Paul G. Weber Weber Uniontown Savings & Loan Co

Burglary Suspects Held in Atlanta Hotel(room)

John L. Holt 26 and Edward R. Winters 38 of the Arcade Hotel were arrested by detectives Friday night in their hotel room on burglary and larceny warrants filed by Atlanta authorities.

Atlanta, GA John L. Holt Edward R. Winters Arcade Hotel

Nurses Report April Visits and Clinic Attendance

The Visiting Nurse Society logged 1,729 visits in April and 1,643 hours on duty. Clinic attendance reached 141 with 222 treatments provided to handicapped children.

O S E S Reports 6524 County Job Seekers in May

The Ohio State Employment Service lists 6 524 job seekers in Canton Massillon and Alliance at the start of May, about 3934 more than a year earlier. Officials caution these figures understate Stark County unemployment due to unregistered and ineligible workers, with total jobless likely near 10000 amid plant layoffs and strikes including Timken Ford and Bendix.

Ohio State Employment Service Canton Massillon Alliance Stark County Timken Hoover Canton A. F. L Ford Motor Co Briggs Manufacturing Co Bendix Corp Ford Rouge Georgetoward NE Forge Michigan

Lois Lappin Crowned K.S.U.C. Sweetheart Queen

Lois Lappin of 127 Clarendon Ave NW was named K.S.U.C. sweetheart at an all college dance Friday at Moonlight Ballroom. Her court included Betty Rath Norma Steele Ruth Ann Elliott and Mae Wernecke. Over 250 students danced to Freddy Arthur orchestra from 8 30 to 12. Alpha Phi Omega sponsored the second annual Sweetheart Swirl. Lappin, a sophomore, received an orchid and loving cup. the court received roses and gardenia corsages. Lee Atwell was emcee. Queen and court names were kept secret until intermission.

Lois Lappin Clarendon Ave K.S.U.C Moonlight Betty Rath Norma Steele Ruth Ann Elliott Mae Wernecke Freddy Arthur Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity Lee Atwell

Maeterlinck Cremated in Nice After Death at 86

Nobel prize winning author Maurice Maeterlinck died of a heart attack at 86 in his Nice villa. His body was cremated there with his wife and mother-in-law present. Ashes to be returned to Belgium as per his wishes. Maeterlinck, famed for The Blue Bird, linked happiness to nature and plant life.

Nice France Maurice Maeterlinck Maeterlinck Belgium

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Jesusha Aukerman 79 Canton

Mrs Jesusha Aukerman 79 a patient at Bernhardt Convalescent Home Canton died at 7 20 a m after a four year illness. She came from Cadiz where she belonged to the Presbyterian Church. She was the last of eight in her family. Surviving are ten nephews and three nieces. Services set for Monday at 2 p m at Boor funeral home Bowers town with burial in Jewett Cemetery.

Jesusha Aukerman Bernhardt Cleveland Ave Canton Cadiz Presbyterian Church Boor Bowerstown Jewett Cemetery

Tragic Death Of Infante Emmy Jean Stoy At Home

Emmy Jean Stoy nine month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Stoy of 4509 Cleveland Ave NW died Friday at home from complications of diseases. She is survived by two sisters Barbara Ann Evelyn and two brothers Clarence and Calvin all at home and grandmother Mrs Anna Belle Daughty of Ashland Ky. Services Monday morning at Schneeberger funeral home with calling hours Sunday 7 to 9 pm.

Emmy Jean Stoy Clarence Stoy Cleveland Barbara Ann Evelyn Clarence Calvin Stoy Anna Belle Daughty Ashland Schneeberger Funeral Home

J Albert Kerber Dies at 65 After Canton Service

J Albert Kerber of 618 Cook Ave SW died Friday night at Aultman Hospital. He served six years in Canton water works and was 65. A lifelong Canton resident, he belonged to St. Peter's Catholic Church. Survived by brothers Joseph John Julius and sisters Clara Harris and Mrs Herman Jeannero. Requiem High Mass by Rt Rev Msgr George N Habib at St Peter's Church Monday 9:30 a.m. Burial in church cemetery. Friends may call Welch funeral home tonight 7–9 and Sunday 2–4 and 7–9 p.m.

J. Albert Kerber Aultman Hospital Canton Waterworks Department Kerber Canton St. Peter’s Catholic Church Joseph, John Julius Kerber Clara Harris Herman Jeannero George N. Habig St. Peter’s Church Welch Funeral Home

Canton Man George Homich Dies in Local Sanatorium

George Homich of 105 Huff Ct SE dies Friday night in Molly Stark Sanatorium at age 29. A Canton resident for six years, he came from Springfield Mass and worked as a mechanic for the Cadillac Oldsmobile Co. He belonged to St. John’s Catholic Church. Surviving are his widow Nellie and two sisters Mrs. Herbert Noss of Canton and Mrs. Robert Platt of Warren. Body at Rossi Funeral Home with calling hours Sunday 2–4 and 7–9 p.m. Services planned for Monday morning.

George Homich Huff Ct SE Molly Stark Canton Springfield Mass Homich Cadillac Oldsmobile Co St. John’s Catholic Church Nellie Homich Herbert Noss Robert Platt Warren Rossi Funeral Home

Malvern Meatcutter Leo Lovy Dies After Illness

Leo J. Lovy a 46 year old Malvern resident and Ebner grocery meatcutter for 26 years died late Friday after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife Irene a daughter Jean and son James two other relatives. A Requiem High Mass will be held Monday at 10 a m at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call Deckman funeral home Sunday afternoon and evening.

Malvern Leo J. Lovy Ebner Grocery Pennsylvania Irene Lovy Jean James Lovy Sebring Christine Levy Leo Wiggins St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Deckman Funeral Home

Miss Malinda Zimmerly dies at 51 in Dalton

Miss Malinda Zimmerly 51 of Dalton RD 1 died Friday morning after a two year illness at home. Services Sunday at 2 pm at Kidron Mennonite Church with Rev. Reuben Hofstetter Rev. Isaac Zurcher and Rev. Allen Bixler officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Born Sugarcreek Township Wayne County. Survives sister Mrs Otto Kamp and brother John Zimmerly both of Dalton. Body from Devoignes funeral home to Mrs Kamp’s residence for calling tonight.

Dalton Malinda Zimmerly RD 1 Kidron Mennonite Church Reuben Hofstetter Isaac Zurcher Allen Bixler Sugarcreek Township Wayne County Otto Kamp John Zimmerly Devoignes Funeral Home

Dover Woman Jean Yosick Dies at 21

Mrs. Jean Yosick of 1313 N. Wooster Ave died at 2 45 a.m. Friday in Union Hospital. Services set for Monday at 9 30 a.m. at St Joseph's Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Survived by husband Eugene Yosick and her parents Clarence and Mrs Lofstetter and sisters Nancy and additional sibling counts.

Dover Jean Yosick N. Wooster Ave Union Hospital St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Calvary Cemetery Eugene Yosick Clarence Lofstetter Nancy

Funeral services for Shirley Lofstetter planned

Shirley Lofstetter's friends may call at Toland funeral home tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral arrangements are being announced by the Toland funeral home.

Shirley Lofstetter Toland Funeral Home

William J. Hensel services set for Newcomerstown resident

William J. Hensel 86 of 124 River Street Newcomerstown died Thursday after a long illness. Services will be Sunday at 4 p.m. at Bonnell funeral home with Rev. M. W. Rafeld officiating. Burial in Newcomerstown Cemetery. He retired from Pennsylvania Railroad in 1931 after 44 years. Born in New Philadelphia he was a Mason and K of P member. Survived by widow Sarah, a daughter Mrs. Charles Ray, two granddaughters and a great granddaughter. Calling hours 7 to 9 tonight.

Newcomerstown William J. Hensel Bonnell M. W. Rafeld Hartville Hensel Pennsylvania Railroad Co New Philadelphia Masons K. of P. Lodge Sarah Hensel Charles Ray

Longsworth Rites Set For Mrs Clyde Longsworth

Mrs Anna Gertrude Longsworth 51 of RD 1 North Lawrence died Friday afternoon after a long illness at her daughter Mrs Robert Hodges home in Wooster. She leaves her husband Clyde Longsworth two sons Master Sgt Clyde Longsworth in New Jersey and Lt James Longsworth in Germany two brothers and six sisters. Funeral services Monday at 2 pm at the North Lawrence Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev Herman Grove officiating. Burial in Newman Creek Cemetery. The body to be moved from Desvoignes funeral home Mt. Eaton to the residence with visiting hours Saturday 7 to 9 pm.

North Lawrence Anna Gertrude Longsworth RD 1 Robert Hodge Wooster West Lebanon W. D. Starn Massillon P. G. Renie Mansfield

Sarchet Rites Set In Kimbolton For Howard F Sarchet

Howard F Sarchet 81 of Kimbolton died at 4 a m today at his son's home. He leaves two sons Ralph of Kimbolton and Paul of Navarre a daughter Mrs Forrest Stephens two brothers Charles Bird s Run and David Plattsville Colo and a grandchild. Funeral services Monday at 2 p m in Kimbolton Methodist Church with Rev Rainey Johnson and Rev Raymond Lyons. Burial in Kimbolton Cemetery. Friends may call Bonnell funeral home after 7 30 tonight and Sunday.

Kimbolton Howard F. Sarchet William Sarchet Sarchet Ralph Sarchet Paul Sarchet Navarre Forrest Stephens Charles Sarchet Bird’s Run David Sarchet Plattsville Colo

R. E. Spidell Dies In Strasburg Home

Roscoe E. Spidell longtime Strasburg civic leader and former publisher of the Strasburg Record died at 3 50 a m Friday at his home after a heart attack He was village council president general manager of Spidell Printing Co native of Wilmot resident 49 years and survived by Grace two sons Edwin and Robert a sister and three grandchildren Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 p m at his residence with Rev Joseph Frease Burial in St Aloysius Cemetery Steffe funeral home in charge

Strasburg Roscoe E. Spidel N. Wooster Ave Spidell Spidell Printing Co Wilmot Grace Spidell Edwin Spidell Robert Spidell Columbus Anetta Spidell Joseph Frease St. Aloysius Cemetery Steffe Funeral Home

Mrs. Ralph Hackenbracht obituary in West Lafayette

Mrs. Ralph Hackenbracht 62 of RD 1 West Lafayette died Friday at Coshocton Memorial Hospital after seven weeks ill. Funeral Sunday 2 pm at West Lafayette Trinity Methodist Church Rev R A Hall officiating. Burial West Lafayette Cemetery. She was born in Tuscarawas County and attended West Lafayette College. Survived by husband two sons R Wood Hackenbracht Coshocton and Joseph A HackenbrachtCannonsburg Pa two daughters Mrs Ralph Schweitzer near West Lafayette and Miss Rosalie Hackenbracht of the residence two sisters Mrs Bessie Shafer Canton and Mrs Edna Merkle Hartville. Friends may call Bonnell funeral home West Lafayette 7 9 tonight.

West Lafayette Ralph Hackenbracht RD 1 Coshocton Memorial Hospital West Lafayette Trinity Methodist Church R. A. Hall West Lafayette Cemetery Hackenbracht Tuscarawas County West Lafayette College W.C.T.U Ohio Poetry Club 20Th Century Club Plainfield Grange R. Wood Hackenbracht Coshocton Joseph A. Hackenbracht Cannonsburg Ralph Schweitzer Near West Lafayette Rosalie Hackenbracht Betsie Shafer Canton Edna Merkle Hartville Bonnell

Golfer's Club Swing Injures Woman Near 12th Street

Marjorie Kime of 2015 12th St SW was struck by a club during a golfer’s swing Friday afternoon and treated at Mercy Hospital for minor cuts, according to the sheriff's office.

Marjorie Kime 12Th St SW Mercy Hospital Sheriff’s Office

Ball Player Harold Lesh Suffers Fractured Ankle

Harold M. Lesh, 34, of RD 2 Louisville, was treated at a physician s office for a fractured ankle suffered Friday while playing ball at Fairhope, the sheriff s office reported.

Harold M. Lesh RD 2 Louisville Fairhope

Service Schedule for Local Obsequies

Daniel Wesley Steffe service Sunday at 1 p.m. Kaserman Funeral Home New Philadelphia with burial at Green mont Cemetery Freeport. John L. Robinson service Sunday 2 30 p.m. Hinds Funeral Home Newcomerstown with burial State Street Cemetery Newcomerstown. John W. Myers service Sunday 1 p.m. residence 439 E Highst Uhrichsville with burial Union Cemetery Uhrichsville. Elmer H Hoffman service Sunday 2 p.m. Greentown Methodist Church with burial Greentown Cemetery. Mason's services Saturday 8 30 p.m. Meyer Funeral Home Greentown. William F P Snyder service Sunday 2 30 p.m. Jacobs Walther Parlours with burial Valley Chapel Cemetery.

Daniel Wesley Steffe Kaserman Funeral Home New Philadelphia Greenmont Cemetery Freeport John L. Robinson John W. Myers E. Highst Uhrichsville Elmer H. Hoffman Greentown Mason’s Meyer Funeral Home William FP. Snyder Jacobs-Walther Burial Valley Chapel

Mrs C L Goughnour Dies in York Pa at 77

Mrs Olive Goughnour wife of the late Charles L Goughnour founder of United Electric Co died Friday night at her York Pennsylvania home on the second anniversary of her husband’s death at age 77 She left Canton in 1911 with the family later locating in York where Vis O Vac Sweeper Co was organized Ward Goughnour now manages the business Her survivors include another son Arvine five grandchildren and two brothers The body will return to Canton and go to McCreery Kreighbaum funeral home in Canton Ohio for services

Olive Goughnour Charles L. Goughnor United Electric Co York Goughnours Canton Goughnour Ward Goughnour Cleveland Ave Ward

Claude Davison, Retired Letter Carrier, Dies at 74

Claude Davison, 74, retired Canton letter carrier who lived at 407 7th St SW, died Friday in Westerville after a heart attack. He served over 30 years at Canton post office and was a member of First EUB Church. Survived by widow Bessie, daughter Alice Troup of Westerville, and son Harold Davison of Detroit. Services Sunday at Moreland Funeral Home, Westerville. Burial there.

Claude Davison Canton 7Th St Westerville Davison Daytona Beach Fla Ohio E.U.B Bessie Alice Troup Harold Davison Detrot Moreland Funeral E. College

Quiz Answers and York Legend Drive Radio Jackpot

New York May 7 probable radio show answers include Stop The Music on ABC WHBC and Sing It Again on CBS WGAR Saturday 10. The quiz offers $53,000 in prizes with $28,000 in merchandise for Sgt Alvin C York knowledge. additional $25,000 for identifying his phantom voice. York, a conscientious objector turned war hero, killed 25 Germans and captured 132 at Argonne on Oct 8, 1918, and has four sons and two daughters.

Abc-Whbc Buffalo Cbs-Wgar Sgt Alvin C. York Sgt. York York Pall Mal Tenn

Nose Injury Sues Brother After Fracas at School

Paul Middaugh, 14, of AD 4 Broadway Rd, was struck on the nose by a school book during an argument with his younger brother Friday afternoon. He was treated at Aultman Hospital for a possible broken nose. sheriff's offi ce investigated the incident.

Paul Middaugh AD 4 Broadway Rd Aultman Hospital Sheriff's Office

Television schedule overview for WHBK Saturday

WHBK airs a 3:30 horse race preview at 4:40, a 6:20 children’s film, 7:30 Leon Pearson, 8:40 Condon’s Floorshow, 9:30 Jamboree, 7:00 Film, 8:30 Crusade in Europe, 9:00 Anvil Reyne, and 11:00 Coming Your Way with various news updates and interviews throughout the evening.

WHBK Leon Pearson Screen Magazine Condon Dave Garroway Cleve.Poston Lucky Pup Europe Anvil Reyne

Faces Deportation In Cleveland Case Against Jaffa

Morris Jaffa, 43, an insurance man, was freed on $1,000 bond pending deportation proceedings. He was arrested on charges of belonging to an organization advocating violent overthrow of the U S government.

Cleveland Morris Jaffa Jaffa U. S

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