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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1949

Page

11

Miss Georgia Roof Dies After Long Illness

Miss Georgia Mae Roof of Carroll County died Sunday night at her sister Mrs W B Goddard's home in Canton after a long illness. She had worked at Canton Hardware and Finney Drug, and earlier at Magnolia pharmacy and M O Neil Co office. Surviving are sister Miss Violet Roof and brother Walter Roof. Funeral services Wednesday at 3 p m at McCreery Kreighbaum Magnolia with Rev P H Welshimer officiating. Burial in Sandy Valley Cemetery Waynesburg.

Georgia Mae Roof Carroll County W. B. Goddard 13Th St Miss Roof Canton Hardware Co Finney Drug Co D. L.mellrazy Magnolia Pharmacy M. O’neil Co Akron Magnolia High School Canton First Christian Church Dorcas Bible Violet Roof Walter Roof Magnolia McCreery- Kreighbaum P. H. Welshimer Sandy Valley Cemetery Waynesburg

Obituary: Emma L Beck of Massillon Dies at 92

Miss Emma L. Beck, 92, Canton resident for 50 years, died Sunday at Bernhardt convalescent home from infirmities of age. Native of Navarre. Funeral services Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Arnold funeral home, Rev. Ralph T. Alton officiating. Burial in Massillon City Cemetery. Calling hours after 4 p.m. Tuesday. Survived by three nieces E M Stults, Carl W Hearne, H S Myers and two nephews Nelson E Beck, John G Beck, all of Massillon.

Emma L. Beck Canton Bernhardt Navarre Arnold Funeral Home Ralph T. Alton Massillon City Cemetery E. M. Stults Carl W. Hearne H. S. Myers Nelson E. and John G. Beck Massillon

Harold E Mills Dies at 58 in Canton Neighborhood

Harold E Mills an engineer with the Pennsylvania Railroad for 30 years died after a long illness in his home at 1800 Harrisburg road NE He was 58 born in Norwalk and lived in Massillon before moving to Canton 25 years ago He was a member of Crystal Park

Harold E. Mills Pennsylvania Railroad Harrisburg Rd Norwalk Mr. Mills Massillon Canton Crystal Park

Mills Funeral Services Held for Massillon Man

The Massillon man, a member of the Methodist Church and Men s Bible Class, held affiliations with Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen Clinton Lodge F A M Hiram Chapter R A M and the Commandery. Survived by widow Ruth Mills three sons Harold E Mills Jr a MIT student Don and Robert Mills a mother Elnora E Mills and two sisters Mrs C W Albright and Miss Ethel Mills. Funeral at Schneeberger home Wednesday at 1 30 p m Rev Co B Conn burial in Rose Hill Cemetery Massillon Clinton Lodge to conduct services Tuesday at 7 p m.

C. W. Albright Ethel Mills Massillon Schneeberger Rev. Co. B. Conn Rose Hill Cemetery Clinton Lodge

Mrs Delitta Zedell Dies in Canton After Stroke

Mrs Delitta Zedell died Sunday afternoon at Aultman Hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage at her home 825 Nimisilla Ave SE. Born in Italy 80 years ago, she lived in Columbus four years before moving to Canton 38 years ago. Survived by two sons Joseph and John Zedell and six grandchildren. husband Vincenzo died in 1931 and a son Anthony died last November. Services Wednesday at 9 a.m. Rossi funeral home and 9:30 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church, with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call tonight 7–9 and Tuesday 2–4 and 7–9 p.m.

Delitta Zedell Aultman Hospital Nimisilla Ave SE Italy Zedell Columbus Canton St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Joseph John Zedell Vincenzo Anthony Rossi Funeral Home St. Anthony’s Church James P. McLaughlin Calvary Cemetery

Patterson Harry S dies after long illness at 55 in Clark

Harry S Patterson 55 of Clark died Sunday at Pomerene Memorial Hospital Millersburg after a long illness. He was a saw mill operator. Surviving are his mother Shannon Patterson of Sharon Center widow Mamie Patterson eight daughters three sons three sisters three brothers and 13 grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday EST Elliott funeral home Millersburg with Rev. Russell Hoy. Burial Killbuck Cemetery.

Clark Harry S. Patterson Pomerene Memorial Hospital Millersburg Patterson Shannon Patterson Sharon Center Mamie Patterson Wilford van Sickle Ray MacDonald Delaware Charles Hoffer Zanesville Don Fender Massillon David Tipton Nashville Howard Hoxworth Killbuck Betty Helen Patterson Wells Harry Patterson Near Clark Earl Patterson Nina Alexander Medina Roy Woodruff Wadsworth Leslie Peajeau Willoughby Harvey Patterson Dayton Allen Patterson Loudonville Fred Patterson Elliott Funeral Home Russell Hoy Killbuck Cemetery

Dover services for G Fred Walters held at home

Dover residents mourn G Fred Walters 60 who died Saturday after a long illness. Services were conducted at his home by Rev Carl Driscoll with burial at Dover Burial Park. Walters, born in England, lived in Dover since 1905, worked for Reeves Steel, and belonged to Grace Lutheran Church and Tuscarawas Lodge No 59 F and A M. Survived by widow Myrtle and sister Mrs Emory Gintz of New Philadelphia.

Dover G. Fred Walters Carl Driscoll Lewis Funeral Home Walters England Reeves Steel Manufacturing Co Grace Lutheran Church Tuscarawas Lodge No. 59

Service Schedule for Mrs Edgar D Siegfried

The schedule lists services for Mrs. Edgar D. Siegfried with burial at Northlawn Cemetery and Masonic services at 8:15 tonight, in Arnold parlors with Daniel Kratzer in charge. Pauline Coletti also noted with services at St Benedict's Church and burial at Calvary Cemetery. The body lies at 2013 7th St NE.

Edgar D. Siegfried Arnold Daniel Kratzer Northlawn Cemetery Pauline Coletti St. Benedict’s Catholic Church Calvary Cemetery 7Th St NE

Carrie Jones Minerva resident dies after long illness

Mrs. Carrie Jones 64 of RD 3 Minerva died at home Sunday night after a long illness. Born in Paris Township she lived here all her life and belonged to New Franklin Methodist Church. Survived by husband Dan Jones a daughter Mrs Florence Lee a son Edmund Jones and a grandson. Funeral Wednesday at 2 30 p m in New Franklin Church with Rev C F Walters burial in New Franklin Cemetery. Friends may call Dillon funeral home Minerva 7 to 9 p m Tuesday.

Minerva Carrie Jones Paris Township New Franklin Dillon Funeral Home

Mrs Virginia L Brown Rites Held In Salineville

Mrs Virginia L Brown 86 died Sunday at her daughter Thelma Llewellyn's home in Salineville after a heart condition. Services Wednesday 2 p m at the Llewellyn home with Rev L P Reed and Rev Wayne Colson of Pittsburgh. Burial Woodland Cemetery. Survived by Mrs Llewellyn another daughter Verona Colson three sons John Warren and Daniel Brown 17 grandchildren 19 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Llewellyn home.

Salineville Virginia L. Brown Thelma Llewellyn L. P. Reed Wayne Colson Pittsburgh Woodland Cemetery Brown Norristown Llewellyn Verona Colson Mineral Ridge John Warren Daniel Brown

Berkshire Rites Held for Port Washington Resident

George Washington Berkshire 65 of Niles died Sunday at 6 20 am at home. Born in Port Washington he lived here before moving to Niles seven years ago. Survived by widow Bertha Berkshire two sons Earl of near Port Washington and Edward of Uhrichsville a brother Rowland Berkshire and a sister Lena Shaw all of Port Washington and four grandchildren Funeral from Jones funeral home Wednesday at 2 pm EST Rev Brice Shidester will officiate Burial in Port Washington Friends may call after 5 tonight

Port Washington George Washington Berkshire Niles St. Paul’s Evangelical and Bertha Berkshire Earl Berkshire

Sum­mitville resident William D. O’Hieren dies at 82

William D. O’Hieren, retired farmer of Summitville, died Sunday at his son William Jr.’s home in Cleveland. He was 82, native of East Township Carroll County, and member of St. John’s Church. Survived by three daughters Marie Hall Salumer­ville Irene Brooks East Liverpool Helen Wright Kensington two sons William and Joseph, one sister Hanna Pepin East Liverpool, 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Services Thursday 10 a.m. at the church with Rev. Fr. H. A. Klocker in charge. burial in church cemetery. Friends may call Maple funeral home Kensington Tuesday and Wednesday 7–9 p.m.

Summitville William D. O’herien William O'Herien Jr Cleveland O’herien East Township Carroll County St. John’s Catholic Church Marie Hall Salmerville Irene Brooks East Liverpool Helen Wright Kensington William Joseph Oherien Hanna Pepin H. A. Klocker Maple Funeral Home

Funeral services for Walter A Lower in Baltic

Walter A Lower 69 of Baltic died Saturday after a five week illness. Services Tuesday at 1 30 p m at Lentz funeral home and 2 p m at Evangelical and Reformed Church with Rev Milton Petzold and Rev F E McCune officiating. Burial in West Lawn Cemetery New Philadelphia. Born in Coshocton he lived here 13 years. Survived by Amanda C Lower and brother Edward F Lower of near Baltic.

Baltic Walter A. Lower Lentz Evangelical and Reformed Church Milton Petzold F. E. McCune Westlawn New Philadelphia Coshocton Lower

Evelyn Shearer Dies In Lakeside Hospital

Mrs. Evelyn Irene Shearer aged 29 of 1048 North Beaver Avenue died at Lakeside Hospital. Proceedings or obituary details not provided.

Wooster Evelyn Irene Shearer Beaver Ave Lakeside Hospital

Widow of Wooster Resident Dies After Illness

Cleveland morning obituary notes the death of a Wooster resident after a three day illness. She leaves husband Robert Shearer and parents Earl W. and Mrs. Dalby of Wooster as well as brother Walden Dalby. Body at McIntire funeral home with burial planned at Fryburg Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. Services not yet arranged.

Cleveland Wooster

Miss Rosa Connell 68 dies at New Garden home

New Garden Miss Rosa May Connell 68 native of Mingo Junction died at her home after a long illness. She belonged to the New Alexandria Methodist Church in Jefferson County. Surviving are two brothers Frank Connell at home and Earl Connell of Cleveland plus 12 nieces and nephews. Services at 11 a m Wednesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation from 7 to 9 p m Tuesday.

New Garden Rosa May Connell Mingo Junction Connell New Alexandria Methodist Church Jefferson County Frank Connell Earl Connell Cleveland Maple Funeral Home Kensington

Cannon Family Rites Held Tuesday at Schneeberger

Double funeral services for George A. Cannon and his granddaughter Susan Maria Puente will be held Tuesday at 2 30 p m at Schneeberger funeral home. Rev Oscar V Latta and Rev P H Welshimer will officiate. Burial follows at Forest Hill Cemetery. Cannon 53 of 1101 Miles Ave SW died of a heart seizure. Puente daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Puente of 1107 Miles Ave SW died after a brief illness. Visitation today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m.

George A. Cannon Susan Maria Puente Aultman Hospital Schneeberger Funeral Oscar V. Latta Mr. Cannon P. H. Welshimer Forest Hill Cemetery Cannon Susan Maria Joseph Puente Miles

Rev William Swyter Dies in New Jersey

Hilko Swyter of 256 Poplarave NW left for West New York N J after learning his brother Rev William Swyter died aged 79 The brothers were retired Baptist ministers WilliamSwyter recently served 26 years as pastor of First Baptist Church Union City N J Services will be held at that church Wednesday at 1 pm He leaves his widow Lillian Swater bedfast at home two other brothers and three sisters

Hilko Swyter Poplarave West New York N. J William Swyter Swyter First Baptist Church Union City Lillian Swater

Birth Announcements From Canton May 14

Mr and Mrs Wallace Englehaupt RD 9 North Canton announce a son. Mr and Mrs Joseph Polchen 1125 6th St NW announce a son. Mr and Mrs Albert Culp 1101 Wellman are Louisville announce a son. Mr and Mrs John Matheson RD 1 East Sparta announce a daughter. May 14 Aultman Mr and Mrs Charles Wiggers RD 2 Salem announce a son. Mr and Mrs Michael DeGregorio 616 15th St NE announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Joseph Zgela 2809 7th St SW announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs R J Shearer 404 McKinley Ave SW announce a son. Mr and Mrs William J Lutz RD 1 East Sparta announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Earl Allbritain 905 9th St SW announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs William D Wells Carrollton St Magnolia announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Estel Pennix RD 1 Louisville announce a son.

Mercy Wallace Englehaupt North Canton Son Joseph Polchen 6Th St NW Albert Culp Wellman Are Louisville Aultman Charles Wiggers Salem Michael DeGregorio 15Th St Joseph Zgela 7Th St R. J. Shearer McKinley William J. Lutz East Sparta Earl Allbritain 9Th St William D. Wells Carrollton St Magnolia Estel Pennix

Local Ads Round Up From City Pages

A patchwork of classified notices lists insurance plans, carpet sales, Mohawk and Beattie products, storage services, and cleaning offers. Zane's Warehouse promotes carpet savings. Alexander Smith and others advertise furniture and rugs at 30 to 60 percent off. Additional entries push lawnmower service, fur storage, and shoe repair offers across several street addresses.

Zane’s Alexander-Smith Bigelow-Sanford Mohawk Artloom Beattie & Magee Zane’s Warehouse 2Nd SE

Stationery for Graduates Fine books for the graduate

Canterbury Craine offers stationery for graduates with fine books and gifts. Located at 6th NW, Canterbury.

Canterbury-Craine, 6Th NW

3 Certified Watchmakers Jobe Jewelers Ad

Three certified watchmakers endorse Jobe Jewelers located at 137 Second NE. Finest work, prompt service, and reasonable prices highlighted in the ad.

Jobe Jewelers

Boy Suffers Burns in Home Dairy Fire Accident

Virgil Rich, 11, of RD 1 Louisville, received treatment at Mercy Hospital for burns to arms and face after he threw kerosene into a boiler fire at his family dairy Sunday at 2 45 P M according to the sheriff's office.

Virgil Rich RD 1 Louisville Mercy Hospital Rich Sheriff’s Office

Robbery Suspects Face Further Charges Here

Three Canton youths aged 19 bound to the grand jury on unarmed robbery charges after arraignment in Municipal Court. John J. Lee of 1129 2nd St NW Robert L. Davis of 1015 6th St NW and Herbert Kennath of 2445 16th St NE pleaded innocent to breaking and entering and waived preliminary hearing. Police said the trio admitted entering several drive ins in the county during questioning and the second charge followed private affidavits.

Canton John J. Lee 2Nd St NW Robert L. Davis 6Th St NW Herbert Kennath 16Th St NE William D. Harrison

Composer room foreman Delno Duffey dies in Zanesville

Delno C. Duffey 59, composing room foreman of the Zanesville Times Recorder, died of a heart attack last night. He previously worked for papers in Columbus Canton Youngstown Circleville Newark and other Ohio cities. Born in Cambridge.

Delno Duffey Zanesville Delno C. Duffey

Damage to Fence After Car Crash Reported

Lloyd Tedro of RD 5 reported to the sheriff's office that about $20 in damage was caused to a fence at the residence by a car Saturday night.

Lloyd Tedro RD 5 Sheriff's Office

Rail Group Rides Former Massillon Canton Streetcars

Street railway fans from Canton, Massillon, and nearby communities joined 82 members and guests of the Eastern Ohio chapter of the National Railway Historical Society for a farewell ride on one of six cars once used between Canton and Massillon. The interurbans, replaced by buses a decade ago, now operate on Cleveland’s Shaker Heights line and will be sent to Milwaukee for further service after the excursion. The trip included tours of Morland Boulevard and Green Road lines plus shop visits and inspection of 25 new streamliners recently placed in operation.

Canton Massillon Shaker Heights Cleveland Milwaukee Eastern

Sardine Behavior Noted Near Shore During Spawning

The sardine, a deep sea species, migrates toward coastal regions exclusively in spawning seasons. Researchers observe seasonal proximity to shore as part of reproductive behavior, with schools forming offshore before moving inshore briefly for mating and egg deposition.

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