John Pollock 4-H Beef Contest Winner Dies in Canton
John J. Pollock former mayor of Lorain 1914 to 1916 died at Marygrove convalescent home after a cerebral hemorrhage. Born Richville, he lived in Stark County, worked in coal mines, railroads, Timken Roller Bearing and Hoover Co. He was 82 and survived by a son, daughter, brother, sister and grandchildren. Body at Whitticar funeral home pending arrangements.
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John J. Pollock
Stark County
Lorain
Marygrove
Bryan Ave
Mr. Pollock
Richville
North Lawrence
Pennsylvania and
Baltimore & Ohio
Canton
Timken Roller Bearing Co
Hoover Co
E.U.B. Church
Elks Lodge
A. M. Pollock
Larry Pollock
Robert A. Pollock
Jane Pollock
Whitticar Funeral Home
Canton banker Saxton led bank to presidency in 1931
The Canton financier rose from book keeper to president in 1931 succeeding Austin Lynch. He married Rose G. McNally in 1908 and died leaving four children and six grandchildren. A longtime Elks member and civic worker, he supported Aultman Hospital and the Canton Chamber of Commerce, traveled with the American Bankers Association, and loved stamp collecting with a 40-volume folio herd.
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Austin Lynch
Mr. Saxton
Rose G. McNally
Cleveland
Saxton
Canton Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Aultman Hospital
the Elks
Ohio fair highlights 4-H FFA youths and sale prices
Fair officials reported strong youth participation with 4-H FFA and FHA groups emphasized as builders of future leaders. Dale Campbell repeated as top FFA winner in baby beef, Jo Dennis placed second, and awards went to Arlene Kyle and Merle Coy for showmanship. Sugardale bought Jo’s Aberdeen Angus at 95 cents per pound. X rays reached 3,600 for the fair’s mobile unit and 700 dental X rays were logged. Crystal Springs grange won top juvenile honors with Sponseller Grange second.
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Stark County Fair
Jo Bixler
Hartville
Don Ebright
G.O.P
Sugardale Provision Co
Ebright
Ohio
Dale Campbell
Homeworth
Joe Dennis
Harrisburg
Arlene Kyle
Louisville
Merle Coy
Robertsville
Stark County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Children’s Dental Unit
Ohio Department of Health
Stark County Dental Society
Crystal Springs Grange
Sponseller Grange
Magnolia Grange
Battlefront Shifts As Allies Plug Gaps Near Taegu
In Korea the push from Kyongju and Yongchon tightens the noose around Taegu as U S forces and South Koreans seal the northern flank. American units hold ridges near Taegu while counterattacks reclaim ground northwest of Kyongju and prevent a new thrust toward Pusan.
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U. S. 1St Cavalry
Kumhwa
Kyongju
Pusan
Yongchon
Canton Weather Forecast Shows Warm, Scattered Showers
Partly cloudy with continued warm weather and light scattered showers this afternoon tonight and Sunday. Low tonight about 62 degrees and Sunday high near 79. Ohio forecast says two warm days statewide with drier north weekend and scattered showers mainly south. Barometer readings and almanac data included for Canton area.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Akron-Canton
Ohio
Ohio Weatherman
A. S. Klemetsmo
Klemetsmo
Associated Press
Akron
Boston
Buffalo
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbus
Dayton
Miami
Shoulder Joints Loose Triggers Car Crash
Joe K. Wickersham a 26 year old resident of East Rochester lost control of her car Friday noon when her left shoulder suddenly came out of joint while reaching to close a ventilator. The vehicle overturned after skidding along the road berm. She was taken to Aultman Hospital with a fractured collarbone, shock and body scratches.
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Joe K. Wickersham
RD 1
East Rochester
Midayrd
Louisville
Aultman Hospital
Concerts and theaters draw about half a billion yearly
American families spend roughly 500 million dollars each year on live events such as concerts lectures and theaters excluding movies. The figure reflects consumer demand for cultural experiences across the United States.
Retail Food Prices Drop About One Percent
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a one percent drop in retail food prices in the last two weeks of August, though wholesale prices rose 0.2 percent for the week ended Tuesday. Coffee reached a postwar high of 56.5 cents per pound as wholesale prices climbed.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
California imports of Chinese laborers in the 1850s
During the decade from 1850 to 1860, California imported more than 40,000 Chinese coolies. This figure reflects a massive inflow tied to mining and growing frontier industry, highlighting a significant labor shift in early Californian history.
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California
Credit curbs set on installment buying during postwar controls
The Federal Reserve announces tightened installment terms with 10 percent downpayment and 24 months to pay for general items while 10 percent down and 30 months apply to home repairs. Exemptions apply to items under $100. Some loans must fit installment sale terms or be repaid within 18 months. Evans says not a knockout drop but to slow time buying and debt since the Korean War began. Violations carry up to $5,000 fine and one year in prison.
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Federal Housing Administration
R. M. Evans
Federal Reserve Board
Evans
Every 14 Seconds a Baby Is Born in America
A statistic notes that a baby is born in America roughly every 14 seconds, highlighting ongoing birth rates and population dynamics across the United States.
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America
Death notice for Miss Nora Stuckey of Middlebranch
Miss Nora Stuckey a lifelong Stark County resident and early community member died this morning at Aultman Hospital at 77 She was born near Paris a daughter of Jacob and Sarah Stuckey a longtime Reformed Church member She is survived by several nieces and nephews Services will be held Monday at 3 p.m. at Spiker funeral home Rev Edward Lewis in charge Burial in Freeburg Cemetery Friends may call after 7 p.m. Sunday
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Nora Stuckey
Middlebranth
Stark County
Aultman Hospital
Miss Stuckey
Paris
Jacob
Sarah Stuckey
The
Reformed Church
Spiker Funeral
Edward Lewis
Freeburg
Swiss immigrant widow Rolli 83 dies in Canton home
Mrs Mary Rolli 83 widow of Rudolph Rolli died Friday night at 1017 Park Ave SW after an extended illness. She came from Switzerland 67 years ago and was a charter member of the Swiss Ladies Aid Society and a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Survivors include two daughters, a son, a sister, eight grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren. Funeral services by Rev Tom B Hominghausen at Welch funeral home Monday 1:30 p.m. Burial in Westlawn Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Swiss Ladies Aid to meet Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
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Mary A. Rolli
Canton
Switzerland
Park Ave
Rudolph Rolli
Rolli
Zion Lutheran Church
Swiss Ladies Aid Society
Earl T. Ferguson
Maynard Yohn
Fred Rolli
Elsie Andrae
Massillon
Tom B. Hominghausen
Welch Funeral Home
Westlawn
Swiss Ladies Aid
Canton man Earl T. Tope dies after long illness
Earl T. Tope a 63 year old Canton resident born in Tennessee died Friday afternoon at his home 2536 Broad Ave NW after a long illness. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. Survivors include his widow Anna C. Tope a son Harold D. Tope a daughter Mildred E. Wish his mother Elda H. Tope a brother Bryson Tope and three grandchildren. The body is at Paquelet funeral home with viewing hours tonight and Sunday.
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Earl T. Tope
Canton
Tennessee
Broad Ave
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Anna C. Tope
Harold D. Tope
Mildred E. Wish
Elda H. Tope
Bryson Tope
Paquelet Funeral Home
Stallsmith Rites to Honor Local Businessman
Lewis A. Stallsmith dies Friday in Aultman Hospital at age 44. Pallbearers are Charles Hout Brooks Wheeler Robert Gray James Thurin Robert Thompson and George Wille Jr. Services Monday at 1 30 p m at Spiker funeral home with Rev. Roy S Farmer and Rev. Don P Mueller in charge. Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling hours after 7 tonight and after 2 p m Sunday at the funeral home. Stallsmith resided at 1632 17th St NW and worked 11 years with the Thurin firm, previously from Cambridge, active in Duber Avenue Methodist Church during Canton residency.
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Lewis A. Stallsmith
Aultman Hospital
Charles Hout
Brooks Wheeler
Robert Gray
James Thurin
Robert Thompson
George Wille Jr
Spiker Funeral Home
Roy S. Farmer
Don P. Mueller
Forest Hill Cemetery
Stallsmith
17Th St NW
Thurin
Cambridge
Canton
Dueber Avenue Methodist Church
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Shearer Dies in Massillon
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Shearer 81 former Massillon resident died Friday night at Albright Rest Home Navarre widow of John Shearer and member of St Marys Church and Ladies of the G A R She is survived by a daughter Mrs John Brownsberger Massillon Services Monday at 930 am in the church Friends may call tonight 7 9 and Sunday 2 4 and 7 9 p m
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Massillon
Mary Elizabeth Shearer
Mas Sillon
Albright
Navarre
John Shearer
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Ladies of the
G.A.R
John Brownsberger
Massillon Man George H Foster Dies at 71
George H Foster 71 of 873 9th St NE Massillon died Friday at Massillon City Hospital. A blacksmith here 24 years he was a state mine inspector for 31 years. He belonged to Masonic Lodges Monongahela and Charleroi Pa Al Koran Shrine Cleveland and the Eagles Lodge Massillon. Surviving are daughter Grace I Cornell and four sons Earl H William Clair and Harry Foster.
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George H. Foster
9Th St
Massillon City Hospital
Foster
Monongahela
Charleroi
Cleveland
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Earl H
William Clair
Harry Foster
Television Lineup for WNBK WXEL WEWS and More
A detailed TV schedule lists programs across stations WNBK-4 WXEL-9 WEWS-5 with times for film shorts stagecoach Hank McCune Mr. Sy Smilin Ed Lone Ranger Roller Derby One Man's Family Pres Truman Jack Carter Alan Douglas Show of Shows Castles in Air Western Film Baseball Preview In Dugout Interviews Carroll Theater Indians Browns American Scene Polka Time Wrestling and more across early evening to late night slots.
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Fae the
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Truman
Jack Carter
Alan Douglas
WXEL
Carroll Theater
Robert J Foster noted with family in Toledo services set
Robert John Foster of Toledo is survived by five grandchildren. Services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Arnold Lynch funeral home conducted by Rev. George Beebe. Burial follows at Rose Hill Memorial Park. Friends may call tonight 7 to 9, and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Clinton Lodge F and AM of Massillon will conduct services Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
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Robert John Foster
Toledo
Arnold- Lynch
George Beebe
Rose Hill Memorial Park
Clinton Lodge
Massillon
Mrs. Bischoff of Alliance Dies After Yearlong Illness
Mrs. Margaret Cunningham Bischoff of 548 E Columbia Street Alliance died at home Friday after an illness of one year. A Glasgow Scotland native, she came to Alliance 50 years ago. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the Maccabees. Surviving are husband Albert F. Bischoff and daughter Merrie Bischoff. Funeral Monday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church. burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call Cassaday Turkle funeral home 7 to 9 p.m.
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Margaret Cunningham Bischoff
E. Columbia St
Bischoff
Pittsburgh
Glasgow
Scotland
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
the Maccabees
Albert F. Bischoff
Miss Merrie Bischoff
Mrs Frances Zolmer Dies In Millersburg R D 1 Holmes County
Mrs Frances H Zolmer of RD 1 Holmesville died Friday at 6 30 am in Pomerene Memorial Hospital She came from Czechoslovakia in 1920 Survived by husband Michael a daughter Mrs Mary Holland three sons John George and Michael Jr a brother George Sasak and three grandchildren Services set for Monday 10 am at St Peters Catholic Church Burial in Millersburg Cemetery Calls may be made after Saturday noon Rosary Sunday night at 8
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Frances H. Zolmer
RD 1
Holmesville
Pomerene Memorial Hospital
Czechoslovakia
Michael Zolmer
Mary Holland
John
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Michael Zolmer Jr
George Sasak
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Obituary Service Schedule for Myers Ritz Hastings
Funeral notices list Samuel Myers service Sunday 2 p.m. at Myers funeral home Greentown with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery officiated by Rev W S Adams. Harvey A Ritz service Sunday 2 p.m. at Shew funeral home Bolivar with burial Sandyville Cemetery and survivor Judith Ritz. Gary Rich Hastings service Monday 2 p.m. at Cassaday Turkle funeral home Alliance.
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Samuel Myers
Mrs Clarence Tawney Former Resident Dies
Estella Adler Tawney a Canton native and Geneva resident for about 25 years died Friday at home in Geneva at 81. Formerly employed by Stern Mann Co she was a First Baptist Church member in Canton. Funeral Monday at 1 30 p m at London funeral home Geneva with burial there.
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Estella Adler Tawney
Canton
Geneva
Stern & Mann Co
Clarence Tawney
William R. Adier
First Baptist Church
London
Suspicion Counts Bring Fines for Pair Here
William Gleason twenty seven? of Deers ville and Fred Potts of 1612 Sandwith were fined $50 and costs each today by Municipal Judge D L McCarroll on suspicious person charges. Potts also paid $100 and costs on an intoxication charge. Police said Potts, with Gleason, molested several young girls in the 800 block of Market over Friday night.
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William Gleason
Deersville
Fred Potts
Sandwith
D. L. McCarroll
Potts
Gelason
Widow of Funeral Director Dies at Amsterdam Home
Widow of William M. Sweeney 75, longtime funeral director, dies at her Amsterdam residence after a three year illness. She taught in Amsterdam schools, helped run the Sweeney funeral home, and was active in the Presbyterian Church and Eastern Star. Survived by four sons Joseph Canton, Hugh Carrollton, James and Paul Sweeney. siblings Frank Knox, Mrs. Charles Hess, Mrs. Leroy Allen. Services Monday at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church. burial in church cemetery. calling hours at home then church.
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Amsterdam
Jennie Knox Sweeney
William M. Sweeney
Sweeney
Harlem Springs College
Mt. Union College
Amsterdam Presbyterian Church
Unionport
Order of Eastern Star
Helen Curry
Joseph Sweeney
Canton
Hugh Sweeney
Carrollton
James
Paul Sweeney
Frank Knox
Charles B. Hess
Elyria
Leroy Allen
Retired Canton Meat Retailer A R Houtz Dies at 71
Allen R. Houtz a Canton meat retailer for years died after a seizure at his niece’s home in Canton. Born near North Industry he lived on 13th and 10th streets before retiring from Neighborhood Food Center. Survived by sister Susie Hudson, his wife Harriet Steiner Houtz predeceased him. Funeral by Rev Calvin H Wingert Monday at 1 30 p m Schneeberger funeral home burial Westlawn Cemetery.
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Allen R. Houtz
Canton
Freda Russell
9Th St NW
Mr. Houtz
North Industry
13Th St
10Th St NW
John Houtz
Stark County
Houtz
Trinity Reformed Church
Susie Hudson
Harriet Steiner Houtz
Calvin H. Wingert
Schneeberger
Westlawn
Massillon Man Fined For Drunken Driving
Massillon Sept 9 Richard Lee Linbach 25 of 445 18th st nw was fined 50 dollars and costs three days in Massillon city jail and had his driver s license suspended for one year after pleading guilty in Massillon Municipal Court to driving while intoxicated He was arrested at 230 am after he knocked down a parking sign at Charles ave and Ernest SE by Massillon police
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Repository Bureau
Massillon
Richard Lee Linbach
18Th St
Linbach
Charles Ave
Ernest SE
Alliance Soldier Moves From Camp Carson As Son Dies
Sgt. Richard Hastings rushed home from Camp Carson Col to be with his 9 year old son Gary Rich Hastings who died at Alliance City Hospital from burns suffered Aug. 24. Gary is survived by his parents two sisters Rochelle Lynanne and grandparents Mr and Mrs Jacob Horst and Mr and Mrs Herman Hastings. Funeral at Cassaday Turkle with Rev Michael Goldner officiating. Viewing Sunday 7 to 9 p.m.
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Camp Carson
Col
Richard Hastings
Gary Rich Hastings
Auburn Pl
Alliance City Hospital
987Th Field Artillery
Rochelle
Lynanne Hastings
Jacob Horst
Dalton
Herman S. Hastings
West Nyack
N. Y
Cassaday & Turkle
Michael Goldner
Massillon Cafe Robbed of $100 and Cigarettes
Massillon police reported the Alpine Grill on Lincoln Way West robbed at 6:30 am. More than $100 and an undetermined number of cigarets were stolen. A small safe was moved from the dining room to the men's lavatory, not opened. a cigarette machine was pried in the women's lavatory. Two cash registers and a cigar box with $60 were taken. Owners are Mr and Mrs Kenneth Preece.
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Massillon
Lincoln Way
Katherine Shilt
Kenneth Preece
27Th St NW
First girl in Tom O'Ryan's line in 300 years
In Memphis, Tom O'Ryan was stunned when the nurse announced the birth of his daughter. The infant marked the first female born in the family for more than three centuries, a milestone celebrated by relatives.
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Memphis, Tonn
Tom O’ryan
Tom
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