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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1941

Page

9

Deaths and Funerals Davis Cottle 55 Canton Resident

Davis S. Cottle, 55, of 1401 Rowland Ave NE, a machinist at the Pennsylvania railroad shop, died Friday afternoon of a heart seizure after leaving work. Coroner E. C. Reno cited heart seizure as cause. Survived by widow Irma. daughters Sue Jackson and Beatrice Calla. brothers M. J., W. B., Paul, Clarence. sisters Louise Smith and Grace Moehler. two grandchildren. Member Crystal Park Methodist. Body at Jacobs parlors.

Davis S. Cottle Rowland Ave Pennsylvania Railroad Cottle E. C. Reno Canton Rochester Irma Cottle Sue Jackson Beatrice Calla M. J Barberton W. B Akron Paul Spencer W. Va Clarence Cottle Beckley Louise Smith Penile Grace Moehler Los Angeles Crystal Park Methodist Church Jacobs Parlors

Vernon E Curry dies at one in pneumonia

Vernon Edward Curry one year old son of Mr and Mrs John Curry of 1005 Liberty died Friday in Little Flower Hospital from pneumonia. Surviving are parents two brothers John Jr and Leon a grandmother Mrs Carrie Curry and grandfather E Y Clark of Canton. Funeral Monday at 1 pm in Webster parlors with Rev R T Lively officiating burial in Forest Hill cemetery.

Vernon Edward Curry John Curry Liberty Little Flower Hospital John Jr Leon Carrie Curry E. Y. Clark Canton Webster R. T. Lively Forest Hill Cemetery

Mrs Anna Belle Neighbor Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs Anna Belle Neighbor 69 wife of Aldin Orrin Neighbor died Friday night at her East Sparta Battlesburg road home after a short heart illness. She was a member of Evangelical Lutheran church of North Industry. Survived by husband and children, Earl F. Neighbor, Roger D. Neighbor, daughter Mrs Roy Neisz, two brothers Charles F. and John W. Patterson, 13 grandchildren. Body at McCreery parlors in Magnolia.

Anna Belle Neighbor Aldin Orrin Sparta-Battlesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church of North Industry Roy Neisz Earl F North Industry Roger D. Neighbor Paris Charles F John W. Patterson Londonderry McCreery Magnolia

Fred H. Lehman Rites Slated After Canton Resident Dies

Fred H. Lehman aged 66, lifelong Canton resident, died Friday afternoon at Binker Convalescent Home after a long illness. Survived by two sisters Mrs Rudolph Clauser of Minerva and Mrs John Shipley of New York and a brother John Lehman of San Francisco. Body at Jacobs parlors pending arrangements.

Fred H. Lehman Canton Binker Rudolph Clauser Minerva John Shipley New York John Lehman San Francisco Jacobs

Parker Infant Dies. Funeral Today in Paquelet Parlors

Funeral services for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Grover Parker of 2836 Abbott NW who died Friday in Mercy hospital were held this afternoon in the Paquelet parlors with burial in Forest Hill cemetery.

Grover Parker Abbott Pf NW Mercy Hospital Forest Hill Cemetery

Funeral set for Mrs Rosa Lilley in Greensburg cemetery

Mrs Rosa Lilley aged 65 of Canton will be buried in Greensburg cemetery after funeral services Monday at 10 a m in Whitticar parlors. Rev G B Wetherbee will officiate. Calling hours Sunday 2 to 4 at the parlors. She died Friday at her son Arthur Lilleys home in Middlebranch after 35 years in Canton.

Rosa Lilley Whitticar G. B. Wetherbee Greensburg

Heart Attack Fatal For W Tom Brewer In Canton

W Thomas Brewer 56 a contracting carpenter of 1923 Harrisburg Rd NE was found dead in his automobile Friday afternoon west of Meyers Lake. Coroner E C Reno said death resulted from a heart seizure. He had been ill for days but went to work Friday morning and ate lunch in his car at noon. A native of Glasgow Missouri he had lived in Canton 25 years and belonged to St Paul's Catholic church. Surviving are his widow Theresa Paul Brewer five sons Paul E Thomas A Dennis Lee Clement I and Robert A all of Canton his three brothers Louis Bloomville MO Owen DuBuque IA and Flavian Cuba and three sisters Mrs John Jalinos Mrs Thomas Zeokos of St Louis and Mrs A Kneavin of Glasgow. The body is at the Paquelet parlors where it will remain until the hour of service.

W. Thomas Brewer Harrisburg Rd Meyers Lake E. C. Reno Brewer Glasgow Canton St. Louis A. Kneavin

Mrs Mary J Samuels Dies During Richmond Visit

Mrs Mary Isabel Samuels 69 widow of Hugh Samuels lieutenant of police at Timken Roller Bearing Co died Friday night at her daughter Mrs Charles Sanford's home 3849 Summit Park Sr Canton resident 17 years member of Christian church Richmond Ky Survived by son William M Canton and Everett B Thomas C Samuels Richmond Ky two brothers Joe F Mason Sam Mason Richmond 12 grandchildren one great grandchild Body to Spiker parlors then late tonight taken to Richmond for services and burial

Mary Isabel Samuels Bellflower Hugh Samuels Timken Roller Bearing Co Charles Sanford Summit Park Cleveland Thomas C. Samuels Richmond Joe F. Mason Sam Mason Spiker

Funeral services for Mrs Sarah Faye Warwick

Funeral services will be Monday at 2 pm in the Maughi man parlors with Rev S E La Follette officiating. Burial follows in Forest Hill cemetery. Mrs Warwick aged 44 of 1922 12th St SW died Thursday in Aultman hospital. She was the widow of Robert Warwick who died six years ago.

Sarah Faye Warwick Maughiman S. E. la Follette Forest Hill Cemetery

Funeral for Mrs Frances I Roose Scheduled

Mrs Frances I Roose dies after long illness at 1215 Cleveland Ave NW. Funeral services will be led by Mrs John M Roose and Rev J H Satterfield Monday at 2 p m in Schneeberger parlors. Burial in Forest Hill mausoleum. calling hours Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p m. Mrs Roose is age 59 and wife of John M Roose.

J. H. Satterfield Frances I. Roose Schneeberger Forest Hill Cemetery Roose John M. Roose Cleveland Ave NW

Funeral services for Mrs Sybil Ketterer

Mrs Sybil Ketterer dies after extended illness at home 923 3rd St SW Canton resident 40 years widow of Dr William Ketterer. Funeral Monday 2 p m at Spiker parlors with Rev P H Welshimer officiating. Burial at Mt Eaton.

Sybil Ketterer Spiker P. H. Welshimer Mt. Eaton Ketterer 3Rd St Canton William Ketterer

Mrs Amelia Watts 72 Dies After Four Weeks Illness

Mrs Amelia S Watts 72 of 2338 Lincoln Way S Massillon died Friday night at City Hospital after a four week illness. She was a member of St Johns Evangelical and Reformed church and the Ladies Aid society. Surviving are her son J Elmer Watts of Canton and one granddaughter. Services Monday at 3 30 p m in Gordon Shaidnagle Hollinger parlors with Rev C F Hammen. Burial City Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p m.

Massillon Amelia S. Watts Lincoln Ways City Hospital St. John’s

Death of Mrs Bertha Courtwright in New Philadelphia

Mrs Bertha Courtwright aged 67 of New Philadelphia died after a five week illness at the home of C G Swihart. She was a Nazarene Church member. Surviving are a son Lester of Dover RD 2 a stepson Charles Courtwright of Long Beach Calif a daughter Mrs R M Zimmerman Cadiz five grandchildren a brother William Mizer Uhrichsville and three sisters Mrs William Fairless Midvale Mrs Daniel Walker Wellsburg W Va and Mrs Hand Anderson Martins Ferry. Brief services will be held Monday at 1 15 p m in Lester Courtwright’s home and at 2 in the Nazarene church with Rev F F Freese officiating burial in East Avenue Cemetery. The body is at Kaserman parlors.

New Philadelphia Bertha Courtwright C. G. Swihart Front Ave The Nazarene Church Lester RD 2 Dover Charles Courtwright Long Beach Calif R. M. Zimmerman Cadiz William Mizer Uhrichsville William Fairless Midvale Daniel Walker Wellsburg W. Va Hand Anderson Martins Ferry Lester Courtwright F. F. Freese East Avenue Kaserman Parlors

Death takes mother of Fred Pokey Blunt

Mrs Clara Blunt aged 53 mother of Fred Pokey Blunt captain of the 1941 Massillon High School football team died Friday at 11 30 p m in her home 820 Hall ot SE after a long illness She is survived by her husband William Blunt two sons Fred and Weyman two grandchildren two brothers Ebert and Budd Stitt of Roanoke Ala and two sisters Mrs Mattie Poole Massillon and Mrs Eva Bell Roanoke Funeral services were held at 3 30 p m in the Arnold parlors with Rev William Wright pastor of Friendship Baptist church and burial will be in City cemetery

Repository Bureau Massillon Clara Blunt Fred (Pokey) Blunt Hall Ot William Blunt Fred Weyman Ebert Budd Stitt Roanoke Ala Mattie Poole Eva Bell Arnold William Wright Friendship Baptist Church City Cemetery

Alliance-Fred Schmid dies after year long illness

Fred Schmid, 62, a New York Central railroad section laborer from RD 4 Alliance, died Friday afternoon after a year with a heart ailment. Born in Frutigen Switzerland, he lived in Alliance 21 years and is survived by wife Rose, daughter Bertha Riel of Youngstown, four sons Fred Jr John Ernest and Pvt Arnold Schmid, seven grandchildren, three sisters and a brother in Switzerland. Funeral service at 2 pm in Myers parlors with Rev A H Elshoff officiating. Calling hours Sunday 7 to 9 pm.

Alliance Fred Schmid New York Central Railroad Frutigen Berne Switzerland Schmid Alliance and Vicinity Rose Schmid Bertha Riel Youngstown Fred Jr John Beloit Ernest Millersburg

Infant daughter of Tschabolds dies. services held

Sandra Kay Tschabold infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Tschabold of 2105 Miller Ave died Friday afternoon. Services were held this afternoon at 2 p m at Cassaday Turkle funeral home with Rev. Charles R. Bair officiating. Burial followed at Fairmount Memorial Park. She is survived by her parents three sisters Marilyn June Imogene and Eileen maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs George L Blair Alliance paternal grandfather Rudy J Tschabold Salem.

Alliance Sandra Kay Tschabold G. L. Tschabold Miller Ave Cassaday-Turkle Charles R. Bair Fairmount Memorial Park Marilyn June Imogene Eileen George L. Blair Rudy J. Tschabold Salem

Peter Yanic services scheduled in Mineral City and New Cumberland

Peter Yanic 53 died Saturday at home in Mineral City after a two week illness. Services set for Monday at 1 p.m. at the residence and 2 p.m. at New Cumberland Methodist Church with Rev. John Longsworth Jr. officiating. Burial will be in New Cumberland Cemetery. Born in Poland he came to the United States 28 years ago and has lived here 18 years. Survived by Stella Yanic three sons Joseph Stanley and John and a daughter Pauline all at home a brother John Yanic of Poland and two stepbrothers and two stepsisters in Poland.

New Philadelphia Peter Yanic Mineral City New Cumberland Methodist Church John Longsworth Jr New Cumberland Cemetery Poland Yanic Stella Yanic Joseph Stanley John Pauline Yanic John Yanic

Funeral services for Emmett Robert Ryan

Funeral services for Emmett Robert Ryan aged 48 of North Lawrence will be Sunday at 2 30 pm in the Arnold Lynch parlors. Burial will be in Newman Creek cemetery. He is survived by two sisters Florence Ryan and Catherine Otto of Canton. He died early Friday morning at Massillon State hospital.

Massillon Emmett Robert Ryan North Lawrence Arnold - Lynch Newman Creek

County to Sell Third Street NE Dwelling

A county owned frame dwelling at 519 3rd St NE will be offered at public sale Monday at 11 am. Acquired Dec 6 1920 as a juvenile detention home, it was not approved for that use and later served as a transient TB hospital and housing for relief administration programs.

3Rd St Relief Administration

Three Massillon Women Deny Liquor Charges

From The Repository Bureau Massillon November 29 Three women pleaded innocent to liquor charges when arraigned before Municipal Judge Robert G Hoffman. Trial set for next Friday at 9 a m Mrs Lula Fields 55 of 114 Tremont SW and Bee Warren 33 of RD 1 Massillon charged with illegal possession and sale of intoxicating liquors Norma Craig 35 of RD 1 Massillon charged with illegal possession.

Repository Bureau Massillon Robert G. Hoffman Lula Fields Tremont Bee Warren RD 1 Norma Craig

Discharged Worker Wins $5191 From Ohio

Leon K. Rowley of Tiffin won a $5,191 salary award from a common pleas court jury in a suit against State Auditor Ferguson and his surety firms. He alleged illegal dismissal from an assistant state examiner post and sought salary plus interest for Feb 1, 1937 to July 27, 1939 after a district appeals court reinstated him.

Associated Press Columbus Leon K. Rowley Tiffin Common Pleas Court Ferguson Rowley Mr. Rowsley

Area students open parley at Mt. Union

Representing 35 high schools from Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, 150 students and teachers met at Mt. Union College to discuss postwar economy and world conflict. Dr. William A. Mabry led the conference with panel discussions by college historians and economists and Spencer D. Irwin of the Cleveland Plain Dealer scheduled to speak.

Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Mt. Union College William A. Mabry Spencer D. Irwin Cleveland Plain Dealer

June Mad at Lehman High draws near named cast

Nearly 1,000 people attended Lehman High school's junior-senior class play June Mad adapted from The Awful Age by Florence Ryerson and Colin Clements. Estherlea Cohen and Bergmayr led performances. Florence Hill directed. Cast included Cochenour, Teboald, Walter, Seifert, Mayer, Haldi, Haas, Barnes, Thomas, Bobbitt, Ginsburg. James Berry faculty manager. Arlan Shank student manager.

Lehman High School Florence Ryerson Colin Clements Estherlea Cohen Bergmayr Patricia Cochenour Erwin Theobald Hugh Walter Mary Ann Seifert Jeanne Mayer

Timken Vacation High stages mystery thriller Calling All Ghosts

A large crowd attended the Timken Vacation High School play Friday night in the auditorium. Script and Scroll presented the mystery thriller as a team effort to create realism and nearly scare themselves. Senior David Elliott played Bob Trent, Betty Jane Smith was his fiancée, and Hayden Daniels portrayed a sinister doctor and explorer. Lightning and stage effects were by the Stage Craft club, directed by Miss Erna Hinkle and Miss Julia Wood.

Timken Script & Scroll Club David Elliott Bob Trent Betty Jane Smith Hayden Daniels Erna Hinkle Julia Wood

Farm Bureau Council Discusses Nutrition Topic

Miss Addis Barthelmeh spoke on nutrition work at the 2-B council of Stark County Farm Bureau in Paris township. The meeting at Arthur Mong’s home drew sixteen members with Ira Meyers and others as guests. Reports on the state Farm Bureau meeting in Columbus were read by Irl Lotz and devotions given by Mrs. Austin Rindchen. The next meeting is scheduled for December 26 at Mahlon Werley’s home in East Canton.

Addis Barthelmeh Stark County Farm Bureau Arthur Mong Paris Township Ira Meyers Miss Barthelmeh Mong State Farm Bureau Columbus Irl Lotz Austin Rindchen Mahlon Werley East Canton

State liquor store relocates to remodeled Cleveland Ave site

State liquor officials announce the move from 206 6th St NW to 1128 Cleveland Ave NW. The new quarters open Friday night to improve citywide liquor distribution. The former store at 206 6th St NW has been vacant since the move, while Canton operates two other retail outlets and a wholesale unit at designated addresses.

6Th St NW Cleveland Canton S and 6Th St Mahoning Rd

Administrator Named for Frank W Pershee Estate Canton Ohio

John A Franta of Canton Ohio has been duly appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Frank W Pershee late of Stark County Ohio Dated November 12 1941 REUBEN Z WISE Probate Judge of Stark County Ohio NET Attorney On Kilstea in the Canton Repository November 15 22 29 1941

Notiche Admi John A. Franta Canton Ohio Frank W. Pershee Stark County Reuben Z. Wise O. Net Kilstea Admr J. Drukenbrod Aaron Desler J. Drakenbrod Canton Repository

Christmas Advertisements and Goods Listings in Canton Paper

A dense inventory of holiday offers from local merchants includes hand painted Hull pottery and electric appliances with layaway options, a Leonard Refrigerator advertised for Xmas, various music and hardware stores promoting specials, linoleum giveaways with gas ranges, briar pipes, models, and home goods. Also listed are service jobs and personal ads for housework, childcare, waitressing, hauling, and a beauty operator position, reflecting a bustling local marketplace.

Mt. Vernon Gardens Cleveland Mt. Vernon Blvd Dine-Dewees Co Leonard Canton Hardware Green's Cleve Watkin’s Klingstedt Bros Yohe Mahoning Rd Canton Ohio Stove Coo Stocker’s Cigar Store Tusc. W

Administrator With The Will Annexed of Aaron Desler

J Drukenbrod of Canton Ohio files as administrator with the will annexed for the estate of Aaron Desler of Stark County Ohio. Dated November 12 1941. Probate Judge of Stark County Ohio. Fr J Drakenbrod Attorney. Notice given later in 1941.

Divorce notices filed in Stark County court

Alma P. Meyer sues George C. Meyer for divorce on wilful absence and gross neglect in case D R 11096 in Stark County Domestic Relations court. Hearing set after six weeks from first publication with attorney William P. Walter of Massillon. Leora Cooney sues Alexander Cooney for divorce on gross neglect and extreme cruelty in case D R 11119. Hearing six weeks after first publication. Leora Cooney represented by Michael W. Ross. Published in Canton Repository November through December.

Legal Notich Howard K. Knouff Mary l. Knouff Common Pleas Court of Stark County Ohio Division of Domestic Relations John V. Hammersmith Canton George C. Meyer Alma P. Meyer Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations P. Meyer Willia P. Walter Diamond Court Massillon Alexander Cooney Leora Cooney Theommon Pleas Court Michael W., Ross

Best Buy In Town Three Room Outfit at $98

In town sale advertises a famous three room furniture outfit priced at $98 with easy terms. R and J Used Furnitur offers this deal opposite the Main Store at 315 Cherry Street.

R&j Furniture Outlet Cherry

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David S. Cottle Vernon E. Curry Mrs. Aldin Parker Infant Mrs Adon Yhnstor Elower Onesio Miller Havenport Lake Mary J. Samuels Sarah F. Warwick Amelia Watts Death Pokey Blunt Sandra Tschabold Emmett R. Ryan MT. Union Lehman Farm Bureau Council Shockey Ray Kelly Brand E. D. Lang Co., Inc 5Th NW Mick Apothecary Lrd ODD Fellows Temple D. H. Robins Hosler Bowman Bros. Drug CO Schroyer Seene B. Hutchison St. Elmo NE Sword’s Sun LeRoy Allen Amsterdam Florida New “Service Andrews Food Market 16Th St New Philco Combination John First 2Nd Eeds Nese Anatta Asteta Ante CO Wm. E. Strassner McKinley NW Bone Furniture Co Market South Ralph Young W. ‘Ture GEO, C. Wille & CO Litman’s Massillonia Windsor Theater Dial Scotty Mactavish Gibbs Iron Workers Charles Emig S. Canton-Massillon Kresge Arcade Court S. Market Eecedent Silaetidieneemiet Diinmmenetinem Sitenedenenenteee HH. James Mahoning Rd NE Morgan Gartner ISALY Mr. Newhouse Hotel Belden Caruthers Kerry NE Mon Alpine Village Ext Isaly Dairy N. Dial Salhslady General Household Service Smith NW Halter Roslyn Timekeeper Canton Area Houseman Belden Michigan M. Schachter Cleve, NW Easy Thor Good Housekeeping Thomas Washer CO Stark Marble & T Tilet Inc Hassler Clarendon General L Prospect Austen A. & H. Electric Jimmie PAUL HUTT & __ co J. A. Batley D. EF. Grimes Sanders Edgers Mahoning Ers Crystal Park M. Herman Ee. i. Boylan el. Boylan Harvard _NW PP. O. Box Sylvester Caplain Mckinley Torage Cummins Storage & Warehouse Coo Globe Cartage CO the Motor Relivery Co Canton Storage Co 4Th NE Harrison SW 6Th St NE Market S&s Wooster Canton Academy of Beauty Culture Devol's Ort Weimer Tuse Marion Root Johns-Manville Cleveland NW FRA Awe R Electric Co Kenneth Boger Byrd D. Dunk DeMeo Call Tolbert Bros Buck Hill Concrete Products Russell Dye Santro Liones Gogh McCain Ubr Standard Pool Cleaner CO Greenfield Sw G. Carver N. Lawrence O. Woodstock Penaster Roslyn Ave Brothers Chase & Fogle, Inc Emer Een Martindale Rd Altz Canton Barrel Co Robin SE Ford Rebuilt Motors Exchange al Smith Middlebranch RUDD Éan Schutte Dumont Lola Woutat Avondale Grill Massillon-Canton Rd Shaheen Dry Goods Home Furniture Co Market Ave &S Royal Furniture CO Royal Furniture Maytag Abbott_pl Broad Ave Davenport
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