Canton gasoline short measure case stirs town debate
Canton Auto mobile club manager rebuts defense counsel William B Quinn over a gas shortage probe. He says 88 stations were visited with 57 giving short measures and 18 arrests, while other details and pump testing are outlined. Bolivar to host two day historic celebration drawing about 15000 visitors with parades and Indian band reenactments.
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William B. Quinn
Charles W. Flory
Canton Automobile Club
Quinn
Flory
Harry Conrad
At &8
Canton
Changes at National Cash Register Dayton Agency
The National Cash Register Co of Dayton announced several changes. E H Schmeidling of Canton becomes head of the Dayton agency, F P Lutz resigns as divisional salesman, and M A McLane will join Schmeidling in Dayton.
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National Cash Register Co
Dayton
E. H. Schmetding
Canton
F. P. Lutz
M. A. McLane
Schmeiding
Malvern Teen Alec Calay Dies From Accidental Shot
Alec Calay age 17 of Malvern died from wounds received in an accidental shooting at his home August 19. He passed away Saturday evening at Aultman Hospital. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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Alec Calay
Malvern
Aultman Hosital
Social Work Students Hear Allan E. Levie on Family Welfare
Allan E. Levie a University of Michigan senior spoke to the Association of Charities staff on the Spirit of Family Social Work. He praised Canton Association of Charities and said real welfare progress starts with preserving the family. Levie plans Harvard Medical School entry to study psychiatry from a social viewpoint.
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Allan E. Levie
15Th St
University of Michigan
Association of Charities
Levie
Canton Association
Michigan
Social Workers
Harvard Medical School
Lil Yan
Simmons College
Canton Actual Business College to Open Fall Term Tuesday
After a two week vacation the Canton Actual Business College will reopen for the fall term on Tuesday. New faculty members include Miss Mary Armstrong who will teach junior shorthand and English, Mrs. Mary Cunningham who will head the typewriting department, and Mrs. Hollis S. Beem who will assist in bookkeeping.
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Canton
Methodist conference set for Akron on Sept 22
The M E conference for the district will meet September 22 at the Main Street Methodist Church in Akron. Reports say Canton pastors will likely stay in place as ministers and congregations favor continuing current arrangements.
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Methodist Churches
Main St
Methodist Church of
Akron
Canton
Pumpkin contest extended for late entries in Stark county
The Pumpkin Editor extended the contest to Monday noon for Stark county growers to submit measurements of their largest pumpkins. A 66 inch girth entry is on record, with Clem Casper of Waynesburg reporting a 60 inch girth pumpkin. Sunflower notes from Uniontown and muskmelon entries are also mentioned.
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Stark Co
Clem Casper
Waynesburg
Clem
V. C. Schlabach
Uniontown
R. D. No
Schlabach
Stark County 4 H Clubs Exhibit At State Fair
Stark county boys and girls in pig dairy poultry sewing and cooking clubs prepared 300 exhibits for the Stark county fair September 7 to 11. Leaders supervise projects and students keep records. Four year participants earn diplomas and all clubs receive charters with gold seals. Demonstration teams from every club compete at the State Fair in Columbus this week.
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Stark Co
Starke County
Ohio State University
Columbus
Weekly civic club activities announced for Canton area
Canton Kiwanis will meet Tuesday noon at the Courtland hotel with no program listed. Canton Exchange, Rotary, and Lions clubs plan Friday or Wednesday gatherings at local venues. Lions host dinner at Harvey Loehr ranch after a 5 pm meeting, and Jackson Jubilee Singers entertained at Northern hotel last week.
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Canton Kiwanis Club
Courtland Hotel
Canton Lions’ Club
Harvey Loehr
Middlebranch Rd
Louis Felsaeseer
Northern
Jackson Jubilee Singers
Redpath Chautauqua
Exchange Club
Canton Rotary Club
Home From West for Witter Couple
Mr and Mrs Herman Witter of 601 High Ave SW Canton returned Saturday from a month long Western trip. Mr Witter serves as State Director of Industrial Relations of Ohio and attended two national conventions while away.
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Herman Witter
Canton
West
Witter
Ohio
It Can Club of County Meets Pre-Fair Session
The It Can Club of the Muesilion township met in the township hall for its last gathering before the county fair. Fourteen of seventeen members shared how club work aided them over the summer and plans were made for a graduation social.
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Muesilion
Martha Uryles
Margaret Huymeker
Edna Ebersole
Mable Stockert
Helenay
Harriet Dally
Angel Floom
Dorothy Bachtel
Amelia Clay
Clara Junymaker
Margaret Hayminker
Columbus
Stark Co
Anna Schisler
Florence Schneider
Mary Ruth Vingling
Helen Frank
Ann Schisler
Mary Ruth Yingling
Miss Whetstone
Miss Clay
Purchasers Agents to Meet District in Springfield
Members of the sixth district of the National Association of Purchasing Agents including Canton will meet in Springfield in October with exact dates to be set later. National and district officers will be present and speak.
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National Association of Purchasing Agents
Canton
Springfield
Canton Coach Co Incorporation Reported in Columbus
The Canton Coach Co was incorporated in Columbus on Saturday with 25 000 capital by Adam Miller Peter Milhalian C Porter C R Sanders and Octavian Berten according to a dispatch from Columbus late Saturday.
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Canton Coach Co
Columbus
Adam Miller
Peter Milhalian
C. ©. Porter
C. R. Sanders
Octavian Berten
Organist for 23 Years Quits St Mary’s Church
Mrs Minnie Volzer of 1419 14th Street Southwest resigns as organist and music director at St Mary’s Catholic Church after 23% years of service to devote time to piano instruction. She trained musically in Canton and will preside at the organ for the last time this Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Volzer
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Mra. Volzer
Canton
Canton Legion Post 10 Looks to Fall and Winter Plans
Canton Post 10 of the American Legion meets Thursday at the post clubhouse to discuss fall and winter activities and a report on the Chillicothe convention. The Canton delegation won assurances that the 1927 state convention will be held here after inviting the city committee.
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Canton Post
American Legion
Post
Walnut
NEA
Legion
Chillico
Paul J. Gnay
J. R. Cowgill
Canton
Chillicothe
Gnau
Starka Legion
Starka
Stark Co
Legionnaires
Paris
National Legion
Fires Reported Near Pyra Motor Co and Cleveland Address
Two small fires were reported Saturday evening near the Pyra Motor Co at 402 2nd St SE and a stove polish flare at 323 Cleveland St SW. Firemen extinguished both incidents quickly with no serious damage. neighbors alerted authorities and a room filled with smoke at the Cleveland address.
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Pyramid Motor Co
2Nd St SE
Cleveland
Purse Snatching Reported on Market and 2nd Street
Mrs. John Horrigan of 2340 24th Street NE told police a man snatched her purse containing 55 dollars as she crossed Market Avenue North at 2nd Street. She attempted to call him back but he escaped into a crowd.
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Market Av N
2Nd St
John Horrigan
Young heroine saves mother after train collision at crossing
In Nelsonville a mother Mrs Edward Parks and her five children escaped a wreck when the car was hit by a train. One daughter stayed with her mother in the car seat clinging until the engine halted after 300 yards, preventing the mother from being dragged under the wheels.
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Nelsonville
Edward Parks
Here
Chicago Man Hurt in Saturday Minerva Incident
Michael Gray aged 57 of 294 Sheffield Chicago is hospitalized at Mercy with serious injuries suffered Saturday at Minerva. He works for Tubrie Construction Co. Attendants have not been told how the injury occurred.
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Michael Gray
Sheffield
Chicago
Mercy Hospital
Minerva
Tubrie Construction Co
Stolen Ford Coupe Reported by J S Albright
J S Albright reports his Ford coupe with license 762 754 was stolen from the 200 block of 4th Street NW after a Saturday night incident.
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J. S. Albright
13Th St NW
4Th St NW
McKinley High Prepares for 2400 Pupils Opening Day
Superintendent Hawkins to meet Canton teachers in McKinley High School Friday for final opening instructions. H. W. Benedict says 2300 to 2400 pupils will start classes September 8 with new staff and courses in geography and journalism. New pupils urged to register Monday or Tuesday and check the bulletin for room assignments.
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McKinley High School
H. W. Benedict
Benedict
McKinley High
Wilson S. Hawkins
Canton Public Schools
Two Cyclists Hurt in Weekend Crashes
Two cyclists were injured Saturday evening when their wheels were struck by cars. Jane Sayre, 601 17th St NW, daughter of health commissioner Dr. F. M. Sayre, sustained minor injuries on 7th St NW as a car driven by John Braswell struck her bike. Braswell was arrested for reckless driving. Virgil Halter of Massillon was arrested for driving while intoxicated after his taxi struck John Minnis, 15, of 1908 Cherry Ave SE, who suffered hip bruises. A Detroit man, Max Grant, and Nettle Allison of 419 2nd Ave NW had their cars damaged in a collision at Cleveland Ave and 3rd St NW.
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Jane Sayre
17Th Sat NW
F. M. Sayre
7Th St NW
John Braswell
Clyde
Miss Sayre
Aultman Hospital
Braswell
7Th St
Elgin Av
Virgil Halter
Massillon
John Minnis
Cherry Av SF
Halter
South Tn
Cherry Av SE
Young Minnis
Cherry
Max Grant
Detroit
Mich
Nettle Allison
Cleveland Av
YMCA Junifor Hike Ends With Races and Swim
More than 40 boys from the Junifor gym and Bible class of the YMCA enjoyed an all day hike on Saturday. The day began with a ball game at Jacobs field, then the group hiked to Crow's Point for dinner. Afternoon events included races and stunts with prizes, concluding with a swim in the pool.
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Junifor
Jacobs Field
Crow's Point
Stolen bicycle reported near Kennedy Hardware in Tuscarawas
Police report a bicycle owned by John Hawkins of 605 Dewaltay SW was stolen from in front of Kennedy Hardware on Tuscarawas Street East Saturday. Investigation ongoing.
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John Hawkins
Dewaltay SW
Kennedy Hardware Store
Tuscarawas St E
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National Cash Register
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Hawkins
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