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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1950

Page

21

Mrs Ada Stantz 82 Dies After Nine-Week Illness

Mrs Ada E Stantz of 918 19th St NE Canton died at home late Saturday night from a heart condition after a nine week illness. She was born in East Canton and lived in Canton 60 years. Survived by four sisters Lillie Williamson Nettie Miller Paul Koontz Alice Klingaman. Husband Daniel W Stantz died last March 30. Rev Otto Fangmeyer to conduct Wednesday 2 pm at Farmer Clevenger funeral home with burial in Westlawn Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

Ada E. Stantz 19Th St Stantz East Canton Canton Martin Luther Church G.la. Auxiliary Railway Engineers Massillon Lillie Williamson Nettie Miller Paul O. Koontz Alice Klingaman East Sparta Daniel W. Stantz Otto Fangmeyer Farmer & Clevenger Westlawn Pelors

Milhoan Rites Set For Canton Native 44

Paul V Milhoan of 915 Gibbs Canton died Sunday morning at home aged 44. An Acme Laundry employee, native of Monongahela Pa, he lived in Canton the last 15 years. Survived by widow Mae a daughter Virginia Lee and son John Vernon Milhoan, and brothers Forest George and Wilford Milhoan. Call at Spiker funeral home after 7 pm today. Body to Maple funeral home Kensington Tuesday for Wednesday service at 2 pm conducted by Rev Robert Mulliken. Burial Kensington Cemetery.

Paul V. Milhoan Gibbs Acme Laundry of Canton, Inc Monongahela Canton First Church of Pennsylvania Mae Milhoan Virginia Lee Milhoan John Vernon Milhoan Forest George and Wilford Milhoan Barnesville Spiker Maple Funeral Home Kensington Robert Mulliken Kensington Cemetery

Obituary for Alvin A Masters of North Canton

Alvin A Masters of North Canton died Sunday night at the Miller rest home in Louisville after a one week illness. A farmer born in Coshocton County 75 years ago he is survived by a brother Lincoln Masters Canton and four sisters Lorena Eberhart North Canton Minnie Brumbaugh Canton Alice Wolforth Cairo and Amanda Smith Dover. Funeral services by Rev M E Beck will be held Wednesday at 2 p m in Myers funeral home Greentown with burial in Greentown Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 30 p m Tuesday.

Alvin A. Masters North Canton Miller Louisville Coshocton County Lincoln Masters Canton Lorena Eberhart Minnie Brumbaugh Alice Wolforth Cairo Amanda Smith Dover M. E. Beck Myers Greentown Greentown Cemetery

James W Pollard 61 Died After Short Illness At Home

James W. Pollard age 61 of 4144 Georgetoward NE died at his residence Saturday night after a brief illness. He worked for Republic Steel Corp and was a member of St. Paul A M E Church. Surviving: daughter Mrs. Betty Stevens Canton and son William S. Pollard Taft Okla. Body at Webster funeral home.

James W. Pollard Georgetoward Republic Steel Corp St. Paul A. M. E. Church Betty Stevens Canton William S. Pollard Taft, Oklo Webster Funeral Home

Alliance Man 80 Dies After Three Month Illness

Alliance Emmet T. Winder 80 of 1435 S Freedom Ave died 9 30 a m Saturday after a three month illness. Born in Hanoverton he lived in Alliance 33 years. He was a First Presbyterian Church member and retired Morgan Engineering Co employee. Survived by wife Annie E and three daughters Mrs Ruff of Alliance Mrs Oyster of East Liverpool and Mrs Cahoon of Cardington a brother Clarence J Winder of Cleveland two sisters Mrs Artta Luke and Mrs Alta Bristol of Denver ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services Tuesday 1 30 p m at Cassaday Turkle funeral home Alliance by Rev John B Stephenson Burial Fairmount Memorial Park. Friends may call 7 9 tonight at the funeral home.

Alliance Emmet T. Winder S. Freedom Ave Hanoverton First Presbyterian Church of Alliance Morgan Engineering Co Annie E. Winder Harry E. Ruff Harry L. Oyster East Liverpool L. D. Cahoon Cardington Clarence J. Winder Cleveland Artta Luke Alta Bristol Denver Colo Cassaday & Turkle John B. Stephenson Fairmount Memorial Park

Massillon man Melville F Fidler dies at 64

Melville Fidler 64 of RD 3 Massillon died at home. A rural mail carrier for 36 years he belonged to St. Pauls Lutheran Church the Protected Home Circle and the Massillon Eagles. Survived by widow Sadie two daughters Lucile Smith and Helen Lang three sons Howard J Fidler Clyde T Fidler and Jack J Fidler a brother Norman E Fidler and four grandchildren. Services 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Gordon Shaidnaghe Hollinger funeral home Massillon with Rev Joseph MacKenzie. Burial Rose Hill Memorial Park. Calling hours 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.

Massillon Melville F. Fidler RD 3 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Protected Home Circle Massillon Eagles Sadie Fidler Lucile Smith Helen Lang Howard J. Fidler Long Beach Calif Clyde T. Fidler Jack J. Fidler Norman E. Fidler Gordon- Shaidnaghe-Hollinger Joseph MacKenzie Rose Hill Memorial Park

Apple Creek Sawmill Operator Beckler Dies Early Morning

Stanford Beckler, 64, a sawmill operator in Apple Creek, died early this morning at Community Memorial Hospital after an illness. Born in Apple Creek, he was a lifelong resident and active in local affairs. Survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son. Funeral arrangements pending.

Apple Creek Raymont Stanford Beckler

Beckler dies after week in Wooster hospital

In Wooster a long illness ended with burial in Westlawn Cemetery Mt. Eaton. Survived by three brothers Lea and Walter Beckler of Wooster Joel Beckler of Apple Creek and two sisters Mrs May Meier and Mrs Nora Choll ey of Apple Creek. Services Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Desvoignes funeral home Mt. Eaton with Rev Frank Zartman. Friends may call Tuesday afternoon and night.

Wooster Lea Walter Beckler Joel Beckler Apple Creek May Meier Nora Cholley Desvoignes Funeral Home Mt. Eaton Frank Zartman Westlawn

Millersburg Man Harry B Taylor Dies After Illness

Harry B Taylor 77 of Millersburg died at Pomerene Memorial Hospital Sunday at 6 am after a long illness. Survived by widow Gertrude three daughters Geraldine Smith Opal Wolf of Ashland Gertrude Spurgeon of Shreve. three sons Dale Taylor Ashland Harold Taylor Lakeville Eugene Taylor Millersburg. nine grandchildren four great grandchildren. Services set for Tuesday at 2 pm at Elliott Myers funeral home with Rev Rollin W Dunahugh officiating. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Millersburg Harry B. Taylor Pomerene Memorial Hospital Gertrude Taylor Geraldine Smith Opal Wolf Ashland Gertrude Spurgeon Shreve Dale Taylor Harold Taylor Lakeville Eugene Taylor Elliott-Myers Rollin W. Dunahugah Oak Hill Cemetery

Orrville Man Julius Proeger Dies at 83

Julius G. Proeger of Orrville died Sunday at Castle Convalescent Home Millersburg aged 83. He belonged to Ma sonic Lodge Orrville Nazir Grotto Canton Moose Lodge and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Survived by foster daughter Mrs Lillian Shank Orrville and two grandchildren. Services Tuesday 2 30 p m at 219 Elmst Orrville with Rev Edward Bary officiating burial Crown Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the Shank residence Tuesday night.

Orrville Julius G. Proeger Castle Millersburg Masonic Lodge Nazir Grotto Canton Moose Lodge Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Lillian Shank Shank 219 Elmst Edward Bary Crown Hill Cemetery

Mrs Myrtle Swearingen obituary Hanoverton Ohio

Mrs Myrtle V Swearingen 78 widow of Charles H Swearingen who died Sept 2 died at 915 p m Saturday at the home of her brother George W Winder of Alliance A life resident of Hanoverton she was a member of Hanoverton Methodist Church and a charter member of Pleasant Valley Chapter No 216 Order of Eastern Star Services will be held 2 p m Tuesday at the church by Rev W F Grossman Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery Friends may call at the Maple funeral home Hanoverton today 7 to 9 p m

Hanoverton Myrtle V. Swearingen Charles H. Swearingen George W. Winder Alliance W. F. Grossman Grove Hill Cemetery Maple Funeral Home

Mrs Fred Neuwirth former Minerva resident dies in Tiffin

Mrs. Fred Neuwirth 70 a former Minerva resident died at 2 15 am today at her home in Tiffin She belonged to the Church of Christ at Tiffin the Tiffin Women s Club and the Columbus chapter of the Eastern Star Survived by her husband C Fred Neuwirth two sons Willis A Neuwirth of Lakewood and Charles F Neuwirth of North Olmsted a daughter Mrs Evelyn Geifman of Cleveland a brother Daniel Peterson of New Castle Pa and four grandchildren Funeral services were held Wednesday at Cassaday amp by Rev Omar L Clary Burial followed in Alliance City Cemetery with members of the funeral home present Tuesday from 7 to 9 pm

Minerva Ruby H. Neuwirth Tiffin Church of Christ At

Mrs Flora Opphile Dies at 68 in Dover Hospital

Mrs Flora Opphile 68 of RD 2 Newcomerstown died at 3 a m today at Union Hospital Dover. Survived by son Carl Opphile of Newcomerstown and daughter Mrs Ronald Merkel of New Philadelphia. Also survived by sister Mrs Harvey Craige Coshocton and two brothers Fred Cutshall.

Newcomerstown Flora Opphile RD 2 Union Hospital Dover Carl Opphile Ronald Merkel New Philadelphia Harvey Craige Coshocton Fred Cutshall

Pearl and Jacob Catshall Remembered in Coshocton Funeral

Pearl and Jacob Catshall of Coshocton are to be remembered at a service Wednesday at Bonnell Funeral Home in Newcomerstown conducted by Rev. Charles S. Faust. Burial will follow at State Street Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Pearl and Jacob Catshall Coshocton Bonnell Newcomerstown Charles S. Faust State Street Cemetery

Service Schedule for Local Funerals

A list of forthcoming funeral services with names, times, and locations. Victor I Fornes and Michael Repasky have services and viewings at St Johns and Reed funeral homes respectively. Others include Jeff Kreager, Mrs Frederick Benedict, Michael Albrecht, Mrs Norman Chamlin, Dr Louis Menuez, and Louis Menuez with burials at local cemeteries and church services with visiting hours noted.

Trial of Paul Morrow Opens Perjury Case

Paul Morrow of 1617 Mapleave NE faces perjury charges inCommon Pleas court. The state says he signed an affidavit accusing Paul W. Whiting of grand larceny over a fishing reel and appliances, then changed his story during Whiting’s prosecution. Prosecutor W Bernard Rodgers leads the case. defense is by Charles Smart and Louis Martinez.

Paul Morrow Mapleave NE Common Pleas George N. Graham Morrow Paul W. Whiting 26Th St NE Whiting W. Bernard Rodgers Charles Smart Louis Martinez

Lausche Schedules Two Columbiana Speeches

Governor Frank J. Lausche will speak in Columbiana County at Lisbon and Salem on Wednesday October 25. Tobin Democratic chairman said he will address crowds on courthouse steps between 1 and 130 p.m. and at Salem City Hall at 230 p.m. He will travel from Carrollton. Joseph Ferguson also planned to visit the county the same day with itinerary not yet completed.

Brush-Moore East Liverpool Frank J. Lausche Columbiana County Lisbon Salem Louis Tobin Lausche Carrollton Joseph Ferguson U.S. Senate Tobin

Thefts Downtown Bring $50 Fine and 30 Day Term

Glen A. Landis 44 gave police a confession to numerous car thefts in downtown Canton over 10 months. Municipal Judge Gordon J. Burris fined him 50 dollars and costs and sentenced him to 30 days in jail for petty larceny after his Saturday arrest for taking a topcoat from William R. Schellhase's car at 302 37th St NW. Police planned further questioning to clear additional lootings.

Glen A. Landis Canton Gordon J. Burris Landis William R. Schellhase 37Th St

North Canton Optimist Club to host heart diseases talk

Dr. H. L. Lamblanet of North Canton will deliver an illustrated lecture on Diseases of the Heart at the North Canton Optimist Club dinner meeting Wednesday night.

H. L. Lamblanet North Canton Optimist Club

Charles A Dana Aiding Public Demand For News

Charles A Dana, famed editor of the New York Sun, played a key role in shaping public appetite for timely news and educational to readers.

Charles A. Dana The New York Sun

Mobile Radio Stations Test Disaster Plan

Nine mobile units from the Canton chapter ARRL toured Canton Sunday in a disaster control drill. The exercise, run with the Canton Red Cross, covered the city and outskirts, enabling inter-unit contact and messaging to Eastern Area Red Cross in Virginia.

Canton American Radio Relay League North Industry Middlebranch Louisville Sponseller Grange Hall Waynesburg Rd American Red Cross Canton Red Cross Jack Barnes Red Cross Wilson Wecker Ralph Bain Eastern Area American National Red Cross Alexandria Mr. Weckel 3Rd St Barnes

Evalyn Shelton English Teacher 35 Years Dies

Evalyn Shelton a Canton area English teacher for 35 years died early today at her residence after a five week illness. Born in Lisbon she taught at Mt Union College and McKinley High School before retirement. Surviving are a sister in Pittsburgh and a brother in Columbus with several nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday evening at Schneeberger funeral home with burial Wednesday in Lisbon Cemetery.

Iss Evalyn Shelton Canton Woodland Ave David B. Shelton Lisbon Lisbon High School Mt. Union College Mt. Union Old Central High School McKinley High School McKinley

Phoenician Order Elects Ted Esber as President

Ted Esber was elected president of the Phoenicians at the organization’s annual election. New officers include Salem K. George as vice president Michael S. Shaheen as recording secretary Frederick K. George as corresponding secretary and George S. Esber as treasurer. The board of trustees features George S. Esber as chairman Majid Shaheen and Frederick K. George as one year trustees and Kaiser S. Shaheen and Esber Shaheen as two year trustees. Esber begins his 20th year as treasurer since first taking office October 15, 1930. Installation is set for Wednesday night at the clubhouse with retiring president Carl N. Shaheen presiding.

Ted Esber The Phoenicians Salem K. George Michael S. Shaheen Frederick K. George George S. Esber Majid Shaheen Kaiser S. Shaheen Esber Shaheen Esber Carl N. Shaheen

Lt Michael Zovath Ordered to Army Duty

Lt Michael Zovath aged 29 of 709 Fulton Rd NW has been ordered to report to Fort Knox Kentucky on November 6 for active Army duty. He will join the 3rd Armored Division for processing after a long prior service including World War II and a stint at Fort Benning. He is a McKinley High School graduate, married with one child.

Michael Zovath Fulton Rd Ft. Knox 3Rd Armored Division Zovath Republic Steel Corp France Germany 95Th Infantry Division Ft. Benning Zorath McKinley High School

Wooster Man Elected By Children's Aid Group

Albert L. Burger of Wooster was elected to the governing board of the Ohio Society for Crippled Children at the 31st annual convention in Columbus. Charles J. Strakey of Ashtabula succeeded Paul V. Brown of Tiffin as president.

Wooster Albert L. Burger Ohio Society For Crippled Children Columbus Charles J. Strakey Ashtabula Paul V. Brown Tiffin

Cowboy Doll Pattern by Anne Adams Ad

Anne Adams Pattern sells a cowboy or cowgirl doll outfit with boots chaps holster sombrero fringed skirt show shirt neckerchief and panties for doll sizes 14 to 22 inches. Pattern number 4896 requests 25 cents and a name address zone size and style number sent to The Canton Repository Pattern Dept 243 West 17th St New York NY 11.

Anne Adams Jodhpur Canton Repository Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Traffic Arrests Influx of motorists face police action

EN motorists were arrested by police and deputies late Saturday, Sunday and today. Police issued four signal light and stop sign summonses. Richard F. Carey, 19, charged with improper license plates and reckless driving for eluding police and speeding to 60 mph at 8th st and Lafayette ave SE. Carl G. Preacher, 20, and Ronnie L. Wingerter, 19, charged with speeding on Dueber area SW. Howard W. Sheets, 37, charged with speeding 60 mph on Navarre rd SW. Gerald E. Derrick, 18, and Jacob H. Croston, 21, charged with speeding 55 mph on Cleveland ave NW and Cherry ave SE. Madeline B. Pratt, 23, Akron, driving without a permit. John A. Lomelo, 21, Akron, permitting unlicensed driver. Roby N. Cowan, 19, driving without a muffler on Cleveland ave NW. Derwood E. Clapper, 33, speeding 70 mph in a 40 mph zone on Route 30 east of the city. booked at Louisville Mayor's Court. Signal Light: Glenn E. Taylor, Vernon J. Hess, Leonard L. Utecall. Stop Sign: Donald Klinger.

Richard F. Carey 6Th St NE 8Th St Lafayette Ave Carl G. Preacher Arlington Ave NW Ronnie L. Wingerter Fulton Rd Dueber Howard W. Sheets RD 1 Navarre Rd Gerald E. Derrick 4Th St Jacob H. Croston Irwin Roby N. Cowan Harrison Ave Cleveland Ave Derwood E. Clapper Henrietta Ave Louisville Glenn E. Taylor Vernon J. Hess 5Th St Leonard L. Utecall Cleveland Donald Klinger Crooksville

Birth Announcements From Canton Area Oct 14

The Day in Canton lists numerous birth notices from families across Canton and nearby areas. Names include Herbert Kloc Ralph Gill John Latimer Lawrence Barbazoza Stephen Yovanovich Jack Passmore Albert Miday George Reese Robert McCauley Reuben Garner Earl Merrick James Strait Charles Swank Foster Ulman Max Shankle. Also contains local ads from Ryde and Canton business services. The Ohio Council of the Blind meets in Toledo with Clyde E. Ross of Akron elected president.

Mercy Herbert Kloc Saylor Ralph Gill Guilford Rd John Latimer 2Nd St SE Carrollton Lawrence Barboza Irwin Oil Stephen Yovanovich Jean Wehling Bellflower Jack Passmore Edwards Albert Miday N. Chapel St Louisville Son Aultran George Reese 7Th St SW Robert McCauley St. Elmo Reuben Garner 12Th St SE Earl Merrick Dellroy James Strait Hartville Charles Swank 23Rd St SE Foster Ulman Kensington Max Shankle Tuscarawas St E. Son Council OF Blind Toledo Ohio Council of the Blind Clyde E. Ross Akron

Local Military Police Unit Deploys for Active Duty

Members of Company D, 391st Military Police Battalion, Army Reserve based in Canton, left Saturday for active duty at Fort Knox Kentucky. It is the sole local Army organized reserve unit called to duty. Also departing were members of the 433rd Troop Carrier Wing, Air Force Reserve, which trained at Schenectady Schlegel Air Force Base in Cleveland, beginning active duty Sunday at Greenville South Carolina.

391St Military Police Battalion Army Reserve Canton Ft. Knox Army Organized Reserve 433Rd Air Force Reserve Schlegel Air Force Base Cleveland Greenville S. C Air Force Base

Theft at Lance Distributing Co Burglaries Reported

Police report shows theft from Lance Distributing Co at 1040 Mahoning rd NE after burglars forced a window. An official recorded the incident. Separately Robert Bentz of 224 13th st NW reported $40 stolen from his residence.

Lance Distributing Co Mahoning Rd Robert Bentz 13Th St NW

Weekend Fires Damage Two Business Places

Two local businesses suffered minor Saturday and Sunday damage from fires extinguished by firemen. Avon Cleaners at 402 6th St NW saw basement blaze from overheated wood near a gas boiler, with smoke and minor siding damage. Frank's Restaurant at 315 Cleveland Ave NW reported grease ignition from an overheated grill, flames climbing a ventilator shaft and damaging roofing, grill, and fryer.

Avon Cleaners 6Th St NW Frank Cleveland Ave NW

College Trustee Dies in Bethany WV

Dr. Walter W. Tilock aged 55 died in Lorain while serving as a Bethany College trustee at Bethany West Virginia. He had chaired several college committees and contributed to campus governance. The Bethany College community mourns his loss and honors his long service.

Lorain Walter W. Tilock Bethany College At Bethany W. V

Paul Miller to speak on Protect the Investment in Your Schools

Paul Miller assistant superintendent of schools will discuss Protect the Investment in Your Schools at the Lions Club weekly luncheon program Tuesday noon in the St Francis Hotel.

Paul Miller Lions Club St. Francis Hotel

Arrest of Bobbie Jackson on soliciting charge

Bobbie Jackson aged 23 of 404 5th street SE was arrested by the police vice squad late Saturday night on a soliciting charge.

Bobbie Jackson 5Th St SE

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