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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 2019
Page
1
The American Legion Post 221 in Massillon celebrates a century of service with plans to continue aiding veterans and the community. The article recalls World War I origins with local members, including Theodore Roosevelt Jr., gathering in Paris in March 1919.
Are you a veteran interested in joining the American Legion contact Post Commander Jeff Runser at 330-592-1690 or 330-833-4545. Prospective members need their DD214 for membership consideration. The piece reflects on early neglect of veterans needs and how the American Legion was formed to strengthen defense and provide aid.
The Akron Beacon Journal tracked World War II deaths from Memorial Day 1944 to Memorial Day 1945, showing more than 1,600 local men from Stark Summit and seven Northeast Ohio counties killed in that year. An earlier 1944 Honor Roll recognized about 500 locals, with names published on Memorial Day and other wartime notices.
Kent resident Sandra Owen, then 14, shared the national crown with a Colorado teen after a tense spell-down at the Commerce Department in Washington on June 7, 1957. She now recalls the moment and can fetch the trophy from her living room.
Ohio limits on medical marijuana market delay dispensary openings. Four months after sales began, 18 of 56 provisional license holders have full operating licenses. In Columbus, only Terrasana Cannabis Co. on Grandview Avenue is open among five proposed dispensaries.
A compact notice page summarizes classifieds listings with B5 style comics and editorial briefs. Nation world and obituaries are noted on A6 and A7 sections. Sports coverage spans B1 to B3 with game notes and standings.
Memorial Day observances and parades unfold across Stark County today with ceremonies planned at multiple locations. Full coverage will appear in Tuesday's Inde.
A weather note reports nice conditions with clouds and a late thunderstorm possible. It directs readers to Page A2 and IndeOnline.com/weather for the 5 day forecast and updates.
Readers are urged to submit captions for a weekly cartoon in The Independent Massillon. The best entry earns a front page feature if chosen, with the winner’s name and caption published alongside contact details for verification.
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