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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1949
Page
2
Associated Press reports on May 14 that Communist forces pressed toward Shanghai from Woosung 20 to 25 miles away and from Lungwha Airport about 15 miles from the city. Nationalist lines retreated to secondary positions as heavy reinforcements arrived. The U.S. Navy continued river operations with landing craft and destroyers at Woosung and Shanghai.
Otis D. Clay of Canal Fulton seeks to reopen his divorce decree revoked in a suit begun by his wife Maude. He lists 11 Stark County judges and lawyers as witnesses for a May 23 hearing to explain why the decree was set aside.
In Cleveland on a West Side street a neighbor heard a shot and found 36-year-old Philip A. Faranda dead in the downstairs hall. Nancy Harrison, 14, a high school pupil, reported awakening to voices and a plea of no, no, don’t do it, before the shot. Faranda worked for Osher Brothers Meat Co. in Elyria. his wife Sophia, 33, had left the home with friends. No motive is given.
Forecast from the U S Weather Bureau Akron Canton Airport calls for mostly cloudy conditions with scattered thunder showers and cooler today with a high near 70. Tonight will be partly cloudy and cooler with a low around 43. Sunday partly cloudy with little temperature change, high near 70. Ohio readings show a cool air mass from Canada ending mild temperatures, showers likely in southern Ohio tomorrow, highs in the upper 70s to low 80s elsewhere. Almanac notes sunrise at 6 08 a m and sunset at 8 36 p m with moonrise none.
District police and deputies arrested twelve motorists on traffic charges. Notables include George H. Wynn 64 of 1018 3rd st NW charged with reckless driving on Fulton rd NW after zigzagging across the road. Harold L. Walters 36 RD 9 North Canton charged with reckless driving for racing a cruiser up to 75 mph. Others cited for speeding, center-line driving, U turning with faults brakes and scooter licensing violations. Debuty arrests include Fred L. Redmond 39 RD 8 intoxication after a collision, and several stop sign and signal violations with multiple addresses listed. Municipal court fined Redmond 75 dollars plus costs.
The document proposes U S assistance to raise European defense capacity via military production funding, arms supply, and technical training. Beneficiaries include Brussels pact members Britain France Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Denmark Norway Italy Greece Turkey and likely Iran among others. The plan frames aid as a protective shield accelerating European recovery and attracting investment and industry.
Patrolman James E. Reed of 651 Greenave SW and Donna Wright 20 of 725 Bernardst SW were treated and released from Massillon City Hospital for minor injuries after a Massillon crash Friday at 9 15 am A Vets Cab driven by Edward L Evans of 307 23rd st NW attempted to pass on the right of Reed as he turned into his drive Evans skidded 50 feet and couldn’t stop police said
Bertha Barnes Mona Cable Patty Woitel and Ann Henderson will be on the program May 26 when Mapleton Merrymakers 4-H Club holds its next meeting at Patty Woitel's home. The last meeting was Thursday at Eileen and Eileen Westfall home with Kathleen Graham on the program.
Elizabeth Bentley, a former Communist courier, urged a Senate judiciary subcommittee to deport subversive aliens to sever the Communist party’s life line to Moscow. She warned deportations would deprive the party of brains in the United States and disclosed she once passed information from 40 to 50 US employees to Moscow.
Four Canton youths pleaded in Municipal Court today to unarmed robbery charges and were bound to the grand jury by Judge Gordon J. Burris. Robert N. Parker 20 John J. Lee 19 Robert L. Davis 19 and Herbert Kennath 19 face charges for the May 6 strongarm robbery at Waterworks Park. The victims were Homer Moore 19 and Frank Wilson 34 watches and $135 stolen. Detectives say two of the suspects admitted robberies and two are implicated in two county burglaries.
Rome May 13 Vatican radio cited Astra News saying Cardinal Mindszenty has suffered a mental breakdown in a Hungarian prison. No independent confirmation. Convicted in February of treason espionage and black market currency dealings and sentenced to life, he is described as in desperate condition by a Vienna doctor who attended him at the order of the Hungarian government.
Lester E. Butzman Sr., 50, owner president of the Ohio Tool Co., is charged with evading 441 419 in income taxes on 1942 profits. He was fingerprinted and released on 2500 bond after arrest. A June 6 hearing was set. Court attaches say it is the largest tax invasion case on record in the area. He allegedly failed to report income due 803 318 to the government.
County Commissioner Joe Nist challenged Sheriff Harry Grossglaus over a quoted claim that nothing is spent for kids while $25 000 went to a dog pound He cited May 14 1943 approval of 4639 35 for juvenile detention quarters and a 11260 dog pound contract dated Feb 27 1948 as the actual expenditures
Milton H. Siegfried, 72, of 30912 8th St SW, was turned over to Juvenile Court to face charges in mistreatment allegations involving several boys and girls. He was identified by two girls aged 8 and 11 as the man who lured them to his room and mistreated them.
Clara Swint, 24, of 1113 8th St NE, was treated at Mercy Hospital for a forearm laceration after being stabbed with a pocketknife during an altercation in the 1200 block of Housel Ave SE, police reported.
Roosevelt Sanders aged 42 of 513 11th Street SE was reported in fair condition at Mercy Hospital with a head injury after being struck with a gun during a Friday afternoon altercation in the 900 block of Cherry Avenue SE. A 28 year old suspect is in custody on a suspicious person charge.
David Keller aged 2 of 902 4th Street NE was treated at Aultman Hospital for a head laceration after a fall while playing on the sidewalk in front of his home Friday, according to police.
Michael Monasta six of 1320 Syc amore avenue SE was treated at Mercy Hospital Friday for a leg wound from a dog bite. The dog owner is Carl Feccarro of 430 13th Street SE, police reported.
The House armed services committee approved a bill to raise pay for nearly all military personnel. Only the lowest ranking enlistee would be left out. The measure adds 406 million dollars to the 1951 payroll and is backed by President Truman. It would reduce officer disability retirement benefits while preserving benefits for those already retired.
Akron detectives halted three speeding youths who used billboards to ambush police. The riders were clocked at 55 mph on Cleveland Ave NW at 11 p m. Lloyd E Franks 19 was charged with speeding while John T Blake 17 and Donald Stewart 17 were cited to appear in Juvenile Court.
The Stark County Catholic Youth Organizations schedule their second annual Communion breakfast after an 8 a.m. mass at St. John’s Church. Breakfast follows at 9 in Central Catholic High School auditorium with Rev. Fr. Edward Joyce of Pittsburgh as celebrant and speaker. Robert Schario presides as toastmaster, with an active committee of club representatives and Central Catholic seniors. Entertainment queued from Central High School students and Rev. Fr. Adelbert Cook will give the invocation.
The theft of a ring valued at $1,000 from Miss Hilda Schrantz's apartment at 134 4th St SW has been solved with the arrest of a 16 year old boy. He admitted stealing the ring last Wednesday while delivering a rug. He is held for Juvenile Court action and the ring was recovered.
Cordell J. and Venson Britt of B. and S Television Co Springfield Ohio sue Chambers Electronic Supply Co Cincinnati seeking 25000 dollars in damages claiming eight television sets purchased were defective and had to be redeemed from customers.
Carol Bates twenty three of 333 Fourth Street SE was arrested Friday by the police vice squad on a soliciting charge.
New York radio quiz guesses list probable show answers and host clues. CBS station selections include Sing It Again and Stop The Music with phantom voices named Cmdr Thomas D. Davis. ABC WHBC may feature Are You a Buffalo. CBS WGAR suggests Hit The Jackpot with Cash on Delivery as a possible alternative.
Eugene L. Haverfield died following an extended illness at his Cadiz home. He was in his 60s and survived by his widow Edna Bidwell Haverfield, son Melvin L. Haverfield, daughters Madeline Lorenz of Cleveland and Roald Warren of Cadiz, plus several grandchildren. Services are set for Monday at 3 p.m. at Gillespie funeral home in Cadiz with burial at the same location.
John E. Parker of 609 Cookave SW died Friday night at Aultman Hospital after a two year illness. He was 30. Survived by widow Martha Parker, parents Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Parker of Barnesville, and sister Mary of Columbus. Body at Spiker funeral home to be sent to Campbell funeral home Barnesville.
Namer Esber former Canton dry goods merchant died at his home 1443 Cottage of NW after years of illness following a 1945 cerebral hemorrhage. Born in Arno Syria 62 years ago, he came to Canton in 1907 and ran a store at 521 Tuscarawas St E until 1933. He leaves a widow Nellie and children Louis Theodore Kassouf Joan and two sons and three brothers. Funeral arrangements at Wackerly funeral home with service at St. George's Syrian Orthodox Church and burial Westlawn Cemetery.
Charles E Cooney 67 of 506 Ernest Ave Massillon died Friday night at home after a long illness. A Sartwell Pennsylvania native he lived in Massillon 15 years and worked at Eaton Manufacturing Co. He was a member of St Marys Catholic Church. Survived by widow Anne M Cooney a daughter Catherine Haffner two brothers Matthew Pittsburgh Pa Thomas Cooney Aston Wall Pa three sisters Helen Ritchie Pittsburgh Emma Cooney Philadelphia Susan Miller New York City and two grandchildren. The body is at Charles Paquelet funeral home with visiting hours tonight 7 to 9 and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Mrs Rose Juskovitz 61 of 1466 Lincoln died Friday at 3 20 p m at home. Services will be held Sunday at 2 p m at Sharer funeral home with burial in Alliance Jewish Cemetery. She was a Temple of Israel member and widow of Vincent Juskovitz. She lived here 30 years and is survived by five daughters Jeanette Isaacs Florence Glickstein Tebbie Greenburg and Pauline Juskovitz.
All of New York City, Mrs Sylvia Stone of Miami Beach Florida, two brothers Adolph Spie gel of Gary Indiana and Bennie Spiegel of Chicago, and seven grandchildren are named in a family notice detailing relations and survivors.
Miss Agnes Raber a longtime Greentown resident and retired Hoover Co employee died Friday night at home aged 88. A Methodist Church member and Sunday School teacher for 70 years she leaves a sister Mrs Carrie Shoemaker and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in Myers funeral home conducted by Rev George R Sweeney burial in Greentown Cemetery friends may call tonight 7 to 9.
Alfred Hendricks a farmer died this morning from a heart ailment at the home of Arnold Raber near Robertsville. He was 47 and had lived with Palmer Barrick and Mrs. Barrick since age five. The body lies at Deckman funeral home in Malvern with calling hours Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A brother resides in Miami Florida.
William J. Hesketh a retired Louisville 5 and 10 cent store proprietor and Rotary Club member died Friday night at his Paris home from a heart condition. He was 79. Survived by his widow Julia Ann Hesketh. Body at Stier funeral home Louisville and Paris. Visitation 7 to 9 tonight. Services Sunday at 2 30 p.m. by Rev C F Walters. Burial in Paris Cemetery.
Plummer Wickersham 87 longtime area resident died at Henthorne Chronic Clinic Lisbon at 1 45 a m after a long illness born in East Rochester He leaves three sons C C Wickersham Minerva Harry V Wickersham Hanoverton Addie J Wickersham Kensington two daughters Thelma Messimore East Rochester Helen Tsehabold Minerva four grandchildren and five great grandchildren Services Monday 2 pm Maple funeral home Kensington Rev Ashley Wilson Burial Rose Hill Cemetery Hanoverton Friends may call 7 9 pm tonight and Sunday afternoon
Beach Andrews 73 retired farmer died Thursday in Carroll County Hospital of a heart attack. He had lived in Carroll County 15 years leaving two daughters in New London. He was a Moose Lodge member. Services will be Sunday at Ruggles with burial there. Friends may call Saturday night at Sweeney Funeral Home Carrollton.
Former Canton resident Mrs. Elizabeth L. Wise, 76, died Friday at her Cleveland home 4219 E. 93rd St. She was the wife of C. A. Wise and survived by a son Wilbur Wise of Cleveland, two sisters Miss Florence Lind of Canton and Mrs. J. G. Stidger of Sarasota, Fla., two grandsons and one great grandson. Thomas Funeral Home, 12512 Miles Ave., Cleveland, will conduct services Monday at 10 a.m. Burial follows at West Lawn Cemetery at 3:15 p.m.
Funeral details list a Monday service at 1 p.m. at Williams parlors followed by burial at Westlawn Cemetery.
Minor Syl vester Catterell 70 died Friday night at his son’s Carrollton home after a three year illness. Born near Kilgore he lived his life in Carroll County as a farmer and Lutheran Church member. Survived by widow Anna Trushel Catterell two sons Lester and Russell both of Carrollton two sisters Mrs James Howley Canton and Mrs Bert Reigle Kilgore nine grandchildren. Services by Rev H L Berkebile Monday at 2 p.m. Allman funeral home burial Westview Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday in the parlors.
Mrs Amanda Shyrocck 74 of RD 3 Newcomerstown died Friday after a month illness at Twin City Hospital Dover. Widow of James Shyrock she was a longtime area resident born Coshocton County. Survived by three daughters Laura Rice Guernsey Rachel Fife and Helen Etter all of Newcomerstown one half‑sister Alice Johnson four grandchildren. Services Sunday 2:30 p m at Pleasant View Baptist Church Rev S H Wasson to officiate with burial in church cemetery. Friends may call at Mrs Ett er home until service time. Bonnett funeral home in charge.
Mrs. Mary Himebaugh reports an auto left a gravel road at her East Sparta farm. The vehicle bent a steel gate and damaged a field of oats before returning to the road. Estimated damage about 40 dollars.
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