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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1925
Page
2
Fairmount Chil dren's Home will hand farming to the boys under a state and federal expert. A competitive program tracks seed costs labor and yields with paper profits and prizes. Proposed new buildings and hospital plans were discussed, with a postponed vote to next Wednesday.
The Canton Real Estate board held its annual outing at the Lake Side Shrine Club on Wednesday. An indoor baseball game started the celebration with teams captained by C. H. Selan and Carl F. Wise. A horseshoe pitching contest and several novelty contests with prizes were on the schedule, with a chicken waffle dinner to follow.
Canton resident Paul Jones Mansillon was arrested Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of involvement in the theft of $300 in government bonds and the passing of a worthless check. He is held by police pending further investigation.
In a tone urging parental prudence, the notice promotes a bank’s Juvenile Department urging parents to teach children the value of saving. It argues that even “stern” adults neglect small deposits that build futures and highlights guidance from the department manager who advocates saving.
A 16 year old Bohemian girl chosen as a companion for Dorothy Sunshine at Browning’s Long Island home explains her motives. She seeks money to support her Prague-born parents, values the chance to buy clothes, a motor boat, and travel, and hopes to serve as a motherly figure to Dorothy as she grows up.
On board U S S Worden off the Atlantic five United States destroyers were abandoned in a dramatic abandon ship drill. Within minutes after the signal every crew went overboard to lifeboats and life rafts then were hoisted to safety. Motion pictures recorded more than five hundred men in the drill.
A headquarters crew is repainting signs on all state highways. The new signs will be black on yellow with wide bands on poles to improve visibility and draw attention to the routes.
The Lions Club replaces the noon luncheon with a dinner meeting at Harvey Loehr's country home. Members planned to depart Canton around 5 p m to reach Loehr's farm for the event and housewarming.
The Canton Shriners Club announces plans for a Feast of the Golden Pheasant stag picnic at the Stark County Fairgrounds. William Herbst chairs the arrangements as the program, stunts, and vaudeville acts arrive, with new acts used at this year’s national council in California. Officials expect attendance topping 1000 if the weather stays favorable.
London Aug 5 Walter Guinness financial secretary to the treasury said negotiations with France on the debt question are still proceeding and that the government believes the time has come to bring the matter to a conclusion. Earlier reports said French experts returned to Paris and negotiations had broken down.
W. K. Mahaffey, 42, of 801 8th St NW and Harter Ct NW, misjudged a curb Tuesday evening and fractured his ankle. He was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment and remained there Wednesday.
Charles Schlagel was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a charge of bookmaking bets. He was arraigned Wednesday in criminal court, pleaded not guilty, and the case was continued.
Private O. Rexroat of Wilbur Wright Field is reported dying after being struck by propeller blades of a De Havilland airplane he was cranking for a morning flight. He was taken to the field hospital in critical condition.
Ellsworth Rice of 1620 Wooster Ave NE was convicted in criminal court Wednesday on the charge of neglecting his minor children and was ordered to serve 60 days in the workhouse.
The Canton Cold Storage Co. was dissolved Wednesday by order of the common pleas court. Stockholders had applied earlier, stating the business had been suspended.
World powers formally exchange ratifications on two China treaties in Washington. Open door policy becomes formal treaty practice while a customs revenue increase is set to raise China’s finances. Extra territoriality remains the main obstacle. Kellogg advances plan for a conference on treaty rights amid Britain’s objections.
Washington reports the recount across 33 Iowa counties shows Senator Smith W. Brookhart leading Daniel F. Steck by 4,314 votes. Final tally in the 33 counties lists Brookhart 190,711 and Steck 126,397 with the elections committee announcing the result.
Richard J. Bowen, 79, of 1413 4th St NE, Canton, died at home after three years of ill health. A carpenter and longtime Stark County resident, he was born in East Canton and survived by his wife Elenora, two daughters, a son, and two grandchildren. He belonged to Trinity Reformed church and Oliver Wendell Council U A M. Funeral arrangements are pending at Seesholtz parlors.
Requiem high mass will be celebrated Thursday at a.m. in St. John's Catholic church for August Slusser 60 a former resident of Canton who died at his home in Trafford Pa Monday. The body arrived here Wednesday and will be taken to Alfred H W Slussers home 1447 Ridged NW. Surviving are his widow a son Donald two sisters Mrs Leona Rommel of Salem and Mrs William Schilling of Canton and two brothers Alfred H and Charles F both of Canton.
The body of Barbara Hagen and death at 57 is followed by a Canton funeral to be conducted Thursday at 9 1 m in St Peters Catholic church. Rev Past, a Hagen nephew, will assist. nephews act as pallbearers. Survived by daughter Mayme, brothers Michael John Mathew Bast, sister Katherine Bast. interment in St Peters church cemetery.
Nick Marcu of 1010 5th Street SE had a $5,000 bond forfeited after arrest on Tuesday for violating the Crabbe act. He failed to appear in criminal court on Wednesday. Authorities alleged he possessed a five gallon can of liquor.
The Lions club prepares Canton’s first seven day Chautauqua to aid the blind local season tickets go on sale at multiple city businesses with proceeds to benefit Canton area blind work. The event seats 2000 on city grounds near Schroyer and 6th street southwest with Redpath Lyceum Bureau attractions praised by organizers.
The Canton Lions Club lists sale options including Thurman C. Smith Motor Car at 60 Market and BE Walker contractor in Zinninger building with Bert Riery's confectionery at 1827 Cleveland NW. Items may be secured from any Lions member.
Forty leading Canton retailers organized Handy Service Stores to push weekly full page ads showing bargains every Thursday. The plan uses store fronts and delivery wagons for branding. I B Blakemore, secretary of the Canton Grocers' Association, heads the new movement.
Four individuals were fined for speeding in criminal court on Wednesday. Paul Exline of North Industry Rd received 15 dollars plus costs, John Smith on Market Ar N. extension 20 dollars, T. H. Thorne of Cleveland 15 dollars, and Walter Ball of 19th Street NE 20 dollars, all plus costs. J. M. Melkovich of Harrison at SW was arraigned on speeding and continued.
Curtis Mason of 1001 Warner Ave SE was arrested Tuesday on a Crabbe act charge and fined 100 dollars plus costs after conviction in criminal court.
William Leslie of Columbus Ohio, convicted at Huntington for highway robbery, began a ten year term in the state prison but escaped five months ago from a prison train. He was recaptured near Huntington and is now serving his sentence.
Atlantic City Aug 5 Inter vention by an outside agency is seen as the only hope to avert a strike or mining suspension in the anthracite field. After July 9 talks collapsed, operators refused wage increases and sought cuts. John L Lewis says no agreement. resumption unlikely, with possible mediation by Coolidge or Governor Pinchot discussed.
Charles Ashburn and Henry Tucker of the Arlington hotel pleaded guilty in criminal court to extortion charges. Each received 60 days in the workhouse and a $25 fine plus costs after police alleged they tried to obtain money from a Canton postal employee by threatening to publish a scandal story. A third man who staged a fake arrest is being hunted.
A compact note urges readers to monitor Want Columns for car options across seasons. It suggests autos meet summer, winter, spring, and fall needs by presenting suitable listings and deals. The short advisory emphasizes timely attention to classifieds for mobility.
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