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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
9
Canton school teachers lead contributions to a $35,000 fundraising drive by the Young Women's Christian Association. The campaign aims to raise $25,000 for two years and fund cafeteria improvements as war work continues.
Governor Cox praises local and district draft boards across Ohio for their classification and mobilization work. He notes one million and a half men sent to camp, with three million classified, and commends volunteers and citizens for sustaining the wartime effort. Seven Canton boys who left this
On May 28 the city reports promotions for enlisted personnel at Camp Gordon. Among the recipients are A. R. Harris and W. R. Evans both promoted to sergeant and Charles G. Reigle promoted to corporal in the 32nd company and 3rd replacement battalion.
Police records show highway robbery, with May arrests of two men. Cantonians are advised to beware crowds, avoid flashing money, not sleep in transit, and keep handbags secured to prevent theft.
Scores view 200 original Camp Sherman pictures on display in Walters cigar store No 2 in the arcade building public square. Many Canton boys in France or en route overseas appear in the clear distinct prints. Walters says the photos are not for sale but shown for relatives and friends of Canton boys.
The Emergency Fleet Corporation produced 344 450 deadweight tons in May, beating April by 122 000 tons. May launches included 39 steel ships totaling 228 750 tons and 32 wooden ships at 115 700 tons, per the United States Shipping Board.
Motor boats that burn gasoline or kerosene are not subject to the fuel administration’s ban on fuel oil for non profit nautical craft. Ohio official C F Mayer said the term fuel oil means refinery residuum after extracting gasoline and kerosene and other products.
A concise helper for advertisers urging readers to use daily want ads in the Employment Daily News to promote goods services and sales. It emphasizes quick placement broad reach and local targeting for selling items or services.
A group of seventy five Knights Templar Ladies attended the annual luncheon at the Hissner House of North Canton on Friday at 1 PM. Tables featured large baskets of pink peonies and after luncheon the ladies enjoyed an informal afternoon of knitting.
A fragment notes a June decision at a Columbus meeting of state officials about sending 209 more convicts from the Ohio Penitentiary to the national highway project on a board meeting.
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