Canton to Plant Largest Christmas Tree in Public Square
Mayor Charles M Ball announced the selection of a pine tree from an 80 mile area around Canton for the municipal Christmas display. A G Maurer will superintend felling and transport to Canton and will install a permanent mount in the courthouse sidewalk. The tree will stand about 40 feet high and be decorated with electric lights only this year.
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Canton
Charles M. Ball
A. G Maurer
City Electrician
Maure
Tuberculosis Hospital Board Forms Plans To Act
The county tuberculosis hospital oversight board, named last week, will organize this week likely Tuesday and begin its duties. The building board includes three county commissioners, George McClaskey, Glancy Pontius of Canton, Martin Brenner of Massillon, Ben F. Weybrecht of Alliance, and architect A L Thayer who studied plans in Canton. A prior contract with Thayer was ruled invalid though experts deem the plans model drawings.
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George ©. McClaskey
Glancy Pontius
Canton
Martin Brenner
Massillon
Ben F. Weybrecht
Alliance
A. L. Thayer
Board of County Commissioners
Mixer May Cost Lad 10 His Arm
Waltre Sherer 15, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Sherer of East Canton, suffered a crushed left arm when struck by a cement mixer late Saturday afternoon. He was taken to Mercy Hospital where doctors hoped to save the arm, but officials fear it will be useless even if saved.
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Waltre Sherer
Ed Sherer
East Canton
Mercy Hospital
Canton Women to Hear E. T. Colton at Forum Dinner
Canton women are invited to hear E. T. Colton, noted Y M C A worker, speak at a Canton Chamber of Commerce forum dinner at the Courtland hotel Wednesday evening. The gathering is expected to be well attended. Colton, whose career began in rural Wisconsin and South Dakota, rose from humble beginnings with limited funds to a long service in the Y M C A.
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Canton
E. T. Colton
Canton Chamber of Commerce
Colton
Courtland Hotel
Prairie
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Graduaton
The
Young Men's Christian Association
Minerva Woman Dies at Mercy Hospital
Mrs Henry Hudson 28 of Minerva died at 2 30 Saturday morning at Mercy hospital after being brought there Friday evening She is survived by her husband two sons her mother and one sister Katherine McKenzie all of Minerva Also sister Pauline of Cleveland and sister Marguerite of Toledo Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at the Christian church with Rev J C Waddell in charge Interment to follow in Eastlawn Cemetery Minerva
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Henry Hudson
Minerva
Mercy Hospital
Katherine McKenzie
Pauline
Cleveland
Marguerite
Toledo
Christian Church
J. C. Waddell
Eastlawn
Finest Furnishings Planned for Masonic Home
By January or February, Canton will unveil one of the nation’s finest Masonic homes furnished by W. R. Zollinger & Co under H. C. Andrews. Rugs from Bigelow-Hartford Co will color each lodge room. draperies will include silk damasks and French linens. turquoise curtains and blue gold accents will feature in reception and parlors. Zollinger won the contract for being best suited to complete the lavish setup.
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Canton
W. R. Zollinger & Co
H. C. Andrews
Andrews
Bigelow-Hartford Co
Lowell
Mass
Grand Rapids Midi
County High Grid Banquet Honors Local Teams
The annual county high school football banquet was held Friday evening at the Reformed Church in Louisville. More than 100 guests from eight high schools attended. Louisville High School acted as host. Rev. R. C. Ellsworth delivered the address and presented cups to Louisville, winner of Section A, and Greentown, winner of Section B. Team captains gave responses.
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the Reformed Church At
Louisville
Louisville High School
R. C. Ellsworth
Wesleyan Methodist Church of Massillon
Greentown
Firemen Quell Factory Blaze at United Alloy Steel Plant
Firemen extinguished a Saturday night blaze in the south division of United Alloy Steel when grease in a large iron vat ignited from furnace heat. The fire caused little damage as chemicals aided the firefighting effort.
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United Alloy Steel Corporation
Coupe Stolen From Nick Drive Yourself System Lot
Police report indicates a coupe owned by the Nick Drive Yourself System was stolen from its parking space in the 200 block of Piedmont avenue SE after a Saturday night call to authorities.
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Nick Drive Yourself System
8Rd St SE
Piedmont Av SE
JOINS FIELD ARTILLERY TO TRAIN AS MECHANIC
Edgeworth Scheetz of North Canton will enlist in the U S Field Artillery December 1 and attend a three year automobile mechanics course at Fort Sam Houston Texas.
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Edgeworth Scheetz
North Canton
U. S. Field Artillery
Fort Sam Huston
Tex
Beatrice Daloos Arrested on Suspicion Charge
Beatrice Daloos of 976 Carnahan Ave NE was arrested Saturday evening by police on a charge of being a suspicious person.
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Beatrice Daloos
Carnahan Avy NE
New Palace theater under way at 6th and Market
Construction progresses on the Palace theater to be built on 6th street at Market, leased for 30 years by Ed B. D. Bender Sol Bernstein and Charles Wolf. Garaux Brothers win contracts for footers and foundation as excavating nears completion.
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Palace Theater
6Th St
Market Ar N
H. H. Ink
Garaux Brothers Company
Ed DB. Ben
Pennsy Plans Holiday Party at Syria Mosque
A Canton committee of Pennsylvania railroad employees organizes a holiday party at Syria Mosque in Pittsburgh from 2 to 4 p.m. on December 29. A chorus of 300 Pennsy school children from Pitcairn Pa will perform and E T Whiter will speak. The event features a Broadway Limited quartet and performers from each Pennsy division.
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Canton
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsy
Syria Mosque
Pittsburgh
Pitcairn
E. T. Whiter
Central
Broadway Limited
H. B. Gardner
J. S. Albright
J. H. Hanna
G. E. Hert
W. J. Smith
J. W. Bukey
Rudolph Misere
C. L. Blaser
J. H
Cantonians Ignore Marvel Man Warning in Local Encounters
The Daily News recounts encounters where locals disregard a warning about trouble with talk and flirtations. A man pressures a woman with a wife and three children at an office, while in Elite restaurant a blonde waitress confesses dating a young patron and a ring misleads others.
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Daily News
Wii
Horse Whipping Case Set for Trial in Common Pleas
Trial of William Lloyd Shaw against FE Webb and three others slated for Monday in common pleas court. Shaw alleges kidnapping and horse whipping near Mansilion. Webb counters with alienation of affections. All defendants pleaded guilty to assault and battery and received workhouse terms. Webb pardoned by Governor Donahey before serving sentence.
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William Lloyd Shaw
E Webb
Robert Webb
Common Pleas Court
Webb
Shaw
Mansilion
Young Webb
Fr. Webb
Donahey
Tire Stolen From Vehicle At 1197 7th St NW
John Hannis reported to police that a tire and rim were stolen from his car on Saturday. He resides at 1197 7th Street Northwest. The incident was reported to the local precinct and details are under investigation.
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John Hannis
7Th St
Michael Rocco Arrested on Worthless Check Warrant
Michael Rocco of 1199 Broadway NW was arrested Saturday afternoon by police on a warrant charging him with issuing a worthless check.
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Michael Rocco
Broadway
Jamaal Lockwood Funeral Arrangements Noted
Funeral services for Jamaal Lockwood who died at his home will be held Monday at 11 at the residence 623 Uighav SW with GAK involvement Sunday afternoon at the home. Members meet at the post room to proceed as a group and burial will follow at Westlawn Cemetery.
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Jamaal Lockwood
GAK
Westlawn
City Budget Revisions At Eleventh Hour
City officials rushed to revise budget requests as new state law requires annual budgets from January 1 to December 31. City Solicitor Thomas Miller noted the change while Council Clerk W. Mayor Jackson said most requests will be ready for finance committees despite heating cost uncertainties.
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Thomas Miller
Corncil
Jackson
Council
Warns Against Yuletide Fires in Christmas Safety Advice
Daily News Burma reports Ohio fire marshal Louis F. Miller warns Christmas trees pose the top fire risk, especially when candles touch cotton or celloid decorations. He urges electric lights, cautious wiring, and shop precautions, urging Americans to borrow July safety for Christmas without sacrificing beauty.
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Daily News
Burma
Spahr
Columbus
Onto
Louis F. Miller
Miller
Hoe
Canton Maroons Set for Sunday Game at North Canton
The Canton Maroons meet Eddie Shops of North Canton Sunday afternoon in a fast hard fought game. The Maroons rely on a quick backfield and aerial attack and have December 13 open for bookings. Practice is 9 30 Sunday morning.
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Canton Maroons
Canton Eleven
Eddie Shops
North Canton
Maroons
Masailon Smoke House
Greentown
Malvern
McKinley
William Fox
Wabashet NE
Pool Room Ransacked. Burglary Stole Cigarettes and Cash
A pool room at 318 Cherry Ave SE owned by Pete Papadmopoulos was broken into Friday night. A window forced open allowed a burglar to steal five cartons of cigarettes and 50 cents in cash, reporting noted Saturday afternoon.
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Pete Papadmopoulos
Cherry Av SE
County Deliberates Canton Akron Franchise Ouster Delay
County commissioners debated delaying action on the Canton Akron franchise renewal as the expired agreement left the highway with uncertain authority. They planned to meet with General Manager Blinn but postponements and a looming lawsuit delayed a firm decision on possible ouster.
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Canton-Akron
Whicch
Blinn
C. B. McClintock
Iivin
Thas
Canton
New York
Chicago
Catd Ned TL Perkins
Hoover
North Canton
Brian
Shopper's Purse Stolen From Downtown Store
Mrs. Sarah Maxwell reports her purse was picked in a downtown five and ten cent store Saturday afternoon. Jewelry and money valued at about $60 were taken, including $30 cash a $10 check and two rings worth around $20. A man who brushed past her is described to police.
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Sarah Maxwell
Wella Av
Plans to clear crime docket before Christmas
Criminal trials will begin Monday before Judge Edwin W. Diehl with short cases assigned at one per day. On Monday Steve Walkers comes to trial followed by Meine and Charles A Brows in the afternoon. Prosecutor C. B. McClintock says the docket should be clear by Christmas.
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Edwin W. Diehl
Steve Walkers
Meine
Charles A. Brows
C. B. McClintock
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T. B. Hospital
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Ss. A. Awsumb
Ink
Thia
Bernstein
Marvel Man
E. E. Webb
Lockwood
Akron
McClintock
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