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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1941

Page

6

Common Pleas Court Notices from Canton Regional Docket

Divorce petitions filed as Lois Edwards sues Norwood Edwards for wilful absence. Oser vs Vernon H. Oser noted for a $957.95 note. Mathew Norcia sues Mildred Norcia for alleged gross neglect. Names and addresses include Navarre Canton and Greenville S C with RD 1 and 1603 15th St SW.

Common Pleas Court Cleveland Union Stock Yards Co Vernon H. Oser Navarre Lois Edwards Brant Building Norwood _Edwards Greenville S. C Mathew Norcia 1603 15Th St SW Mildred Norcia Canton

Marriage License Applications Listed For Several Couples

The notice lists multiple marriage license applicants including Stephan J. Gordon 21 of Canal Fulton and Mary Con stance Butler 18 of Canal Fulton. James Russell Holliday 29 of Massillon RD 4 and Alice Viola Kent 29 of Gemet NW. Perry C. Hisken 45 of Seattle and Florence F. Housley 42 of Louisiana Ave NW. Forrest Moore 21 of 1220 2nd St SE and Rosie Mae Cox 19 of 1015 Raffid SW. Raymond Emerson Crum 26 of 1228 2nd St SW and Rita Rosalie Moore 24 of 1517 12th St SW. Wayne M. Kopf 35 of Akron and Erma Musser 39 of Alliance.

Stephan J. Gordon RD 1 Canal Fulton Mary Constance Butler James Russell Holliday RD 4 Massillon Alice Viola

Marriage Licenses Granted in Local Clerk Office

Perry C Hisken and Florence F Housley. George L Heldt and Hazel M Bucher. Walter Dannemiller and Esther Saunier. Thomas A Smith and Patricia Meeting. Ralph Beimer and Dolores Miller. John J Wailer and Vesta Marie Felger. Virgil Firth and Mildred Firth. Norman L Weaver and Carolyn L Kitchen.

Perry C. Hisken Florence F. Housley George L. Heldt Hazel M. Bucher Walter Dannemiller Esther Saunier Thomas A. Smith Patricia Meeting Ralph Beimer Dolores Miller John J. Wailer Vesta Marie Felger Virgil Firth Mildred Firth Norman L Weaver Carolyn L. Kitchen

The Cottage Gift Shop Ad

Electric trains dolls and compacts offered at The Cottage Gift Shop located at 2745 Cleveland Ave NW open every night and Sundays with ad language inviting shoppers to visit the store.

the Cottage Cleveland Ave

Meter Crew Plan Introduced in City Council

An ordinance to hire an extra parking meter maintenance man at 1500 dollars yearly and a meter clerk at 1020 dollars yearly was given its first reading on Monday night. Two council members refused to suspend statutory rules and no further action was taken.

Faces Two Charges Against Robert Rossell At Rail Crossing

Robert Rossell, 34, of 1748 Irwin NE, was charged with intoxication and destruction of property. Police say a watchman at the Pennsylvania railroad crossing on Carnahan Ave NE reported Rossell raised gates, then threw a stone through a signal tower window at 1:45 a.m.

Robert Rossell Irwin Carnahan Ave NE

Ray's Fulton Road Drainboard Ad

Ray's 1213 Fulton Road offers drainboards and linewall at nominal prices. Call 3-4813 for details.

Ray Fulton Road

Circle Curbs Approved by City Council Committee

The street and alley committee on Monday night reported favorably on installing circle curbs at 19th and Market area at an estimated cost of 387 dollars and 50 cents. The report was adopted and referred to the finance committee.

Council 19Th Stand Market

Eight Sacks Of Mail Recovered In Indiana Route Find

Police recovered eight sacks of mail from motorist George McCorkel of Hobart Indiana who said he found them along Route 30 near New Kensington. The mail was turned over to postal authorities.

George McCorkel Hobart Ind New Kensington

Dine DeWees Appliance Dept Ad Bids Christmas Hours

Open every eye from 7 till 9 up to Christmas at 511 12th NE. Dine DeWees advertises extended hours in a compact appliance department notice inviting shoppers during the holiday season.

City council Accepts Bank as Depository for $200,000 Funds

The Peoples bank was approved Monday night to act as depository for $200,000 in active city accounts for the next two years, with the same bank already serving as depository.

Peoples Bank

Suspicious person held for parole officer charge

Carlton Dick Zellers, 31, of 1532 Park Ave SW, was held for the parole officer and charged with being a suspicious person Monday night by detectives who described the incident as a routine detention pending parole review.

Carlton Dick Zellers Park Ave SW

Man offers to recover stolen bond for fee

A man claimed to mediate the return of a $50 government bond reported stolen from a residence. Detectives said he offered to return the bond for a $15 fee.

Reports Poultry Stolen From Residence Shed

Eugene Chenault of 410 13th St SE reported four chicks stolen from a shed at the rear of his residence Sunday night.

Eugene Chenault 13Th St SE

Poultry Deliveries Offered By Sanitary Market

Local notice advertises fresh poultry deliveries from Sanitary Poultry Market at 813 Cherry Ave SE featuring turkeys geese ducks and chickens with a contact number 7000 for orders and prompt service.

Sanitary Cherry Ave

Council Aids Receive Gifts From Council

Councilmen Monday night presented Miss Hazel Sheaffer clerk of council with an overnight bag and Miss Marion Mohn council stenographer with a purse as Christmas gifts. Councilman Charles Tressel spoke briefly, thanking the office force for their cooperation.

Hazel Sheaffer Marion Mohn Charles Tressel Council

Shed Razed After Blaze In NE District

Firefighters from No. 7 company were called to 3924 Fairmount Blvd NE Monday at 9 34 p m where a homemade stove started a shed fire. They extinguished the blaze and destroyed the shed.

No. 7 Fire Company Fairmount Blvd

Close Out Christmas Furniture and Toys Sale Ad

Open Eyes Home Furnishings at 401 Market Street offers a close out sale on Christmas furniture and toys with discounted prices and reduced stock. Store highlights percent price reductions and limited quantities.

Home Furn Market S

Absent Councilmen Excused From Monday Meeting

Councilmen Earl L. Smith Ralph Beck and Ross Hurford were absent from the meeting Monday night and were excused.

Earl L. Smith Ralph Beck Ross Hurford

Bridge Sale Authorized to Remove Dangerous East Creek Structure

Service Director L W J Cooper authorized by city council Monday night to sell an old bridge over East Creek at 16th St NE. The bridge was deemed a danger to children who play nearby. An advertisement notes 9x12 felt base bugs and bells at 510 Cherry Ave SE for sale.

Cherry Ave SE Servce East Creek 16Th St

Traffic Bureau Summonses For Signal Light Violations

Robert W. Bassett of 717 Garfield are SW and Earl Christen of 2008 Penn pl NE were summoned by the Traffic Bureau on charges of disregarding signal lights.

Christmas Tree Painting Ad for Reiss Body Shop

Local ad from 2037 3rd Street NE promotes Christmas tree painting services by Reiss Body Shop with phone number 27315 for inquiries and appointments. The compact brief highlights seasonal decor offerings and workshop contact.

Reiss Body Shop 3Rd St Dial

City council reads ordinance for water field fencing

An ordinance to appropriate up to $20 000 for a fence and related equipment to protect city water fields received its first reading Monday night. Council members opposed to the protection blocked suspending rules and no further action followed.

Pistols Found Behind A. P. Market After Burglaries

Police recovered two .32 caliber pistols Monday in the rear of the A. P. Market at 1528 Tuscarawas. Officers believe the guns were left by two men arrested in the store earlier Sunday on burglary charges.

Tuscara

Last minute Xmas Magazine Gifts Ad by R Young

R Young at 310 West Tusc presents last minute magazine subscriptions as Christmas gifts with special rates and contact number 8707 for ordering.

R. Young W. Tusc

Home Return for Mercy Hospital Patient

Charles Meyers of 123 27th st NE is discharged from Mercy Hospital after a three week stay and has returned home.

Charles Meyers 27Th St Mercy Hospital

Theft of 12 gauge pump gun from residence reported

John P. See ton reported Monday to police that a 12 gauge pump gun was taken from his home at 1703 Spangler road NE. He valued the firearm as a keepsake.

John P. Seeton Spangler Rd

Furniture Bargains For Cash Glicks Ad

Local advertisement from Glicks at 1320 West Tuscarawas Street offers cash bargains on furniture. Store promises open eyes and deals for shoppers seeking immediate purchase.

Terminal Incorporated Incorporators Named in Columbus Notice

Terminal Incorporated at 933 Cleveland Ave SW is formed with 250 shares of no par stock. Incorporators listed include A. R. McCon. and others noted in a Columbus report.

Safe at Schofield Barracks Reported for Pvt Gaskell

Harold E. Wynn serves as attorney as Pvt Julius H. Gaskell Jr informs his parents Mr and Mrs Julius Gaskell Sr of 800 Highland Rd NE that he is safe at Schofield Barracks Hawaii.

Schofield Barracks Julius H. Gaskell Jr Julius Gaskell Sr Highland Rd Hawaii

Bulbs And Wiring Stolen From Reed Residence

Earl A. Reed of 321 19th Street Northwest reported theft of 40 feet of wiring and 40 light bulbs from Christmas decorations at his home early today.

Earl A. Reed 19Th St NW

Drive A Better Used Car At J and J Motors Ad

Used car dealers advertise bargains at J and J Motors Inc located at the corner of 12th and Cherry NE inviting customers to inspect a selection of affordable late model vehicles.

J & J Motors, Inc Cor 12Th & Cherry NE

Returns To Georgia Post

Pvt. Michael Demchak has completed a 10 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Stephen Demchak at 1815 Roosevelt NE and returned to Fort Oglethorpe Georgia where he is stationed.

Georgia Post Michael Demchak Stephen Demchak Roosevelt Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga

Chevrolet Trade In Offers at Ewing Chevrolet

Classified ad urges buying defense stamps at Art Nims Chevrolet and promotes Ewing Chevrolet with trade offers for 39 to 41 Chevrolets in exchange for new 42 models. Listing invites all colors and models and provides addresses and phone digits.

Nims Chevrolet Chevrolet Ewing

Round Table Luncheon Cancelled at Courtland Hotel

The Tem ple Luncheon Round Table meeting scheduled for Wednesday at noon in the Courtland hotel has been canceled, announced Rabbi Charles B. Latz, the chairman.

Round Table Temple Courtland Hotel Charles B. Latz

A Book That Last Minute Gift From Canterbury Craine

A brief notice about a book titled A Book That Last Minute Gift by Canterbury Craine published in 2016 in the Northwest region. The item notes a local gift suggestion and shopping context for readers seeking late purchases.

Canterbury Craine

Hand Laceration From Falling Floor Lamp In Ohio City

Mrs. Oda Donaldson of 515 3rd st NW was treated at Aultman hospital Monday afternoon for a lacerated right hand after a floor lamp fell over.

Oda Donaldson 3Rd St NW Aultman Hospital

Head Injury Report From Fall At Home

Marian Griffiths aged six of 1440 15th Street Northwest sustained a deep forehead laceration Monday afternoon after a fall at her residence. She received emergency room treatment at Aultman Hospital.

Marian Griffiths 15Th St NW Aultman Hospital

Drive-In Market Ad Sells Fresh Cut Balsam Trees

A local ad promotes 2,000 balsam trees and large fresh cut trees priced at $1.00 each at 7th Mahoning NE for the Drive-In Market.

Mahoning NE

Canton Social Security Office Plans Christmas Break

Canton office of the social security board will close Wednesday at 2 30 p m and reopen Friday at 8 30 a m Wayne W Putnam manager announced.

Canton The Social Security Board Wayne W. Putnam

Group To Knit Tonight In Canton Safety Building

Canton Woman's council of the I W O will hold a knitting session tonight at 7 30 in the municipal court room in the safety building.

Canton Woman’s Council of the Municipal Court Room Safety Building

Tons Xmas Candy and Creamy Orientals Ad Offer

Local ad promotes Tons Xmas Candy at 10c per pound and Creamy Orientals at 25c per pound from Marsinos with a concise promotional flourish.

Safe in Philippines from Fort Mills report

Mr and Mrs Glenn Frantz of 2715 Market received a cablegram this morning from their son Corp Dale B Frantz stationed at Fort Mills Corregidor in the Philippine Islands reporting that he was safe.

Philippines Glenn Frantz Market Corp Dale B. Frantz Fort Mills Corregidor Philippine Islands

Five Day Suspension For Fire Department Operator

Mrs. M. A. Peed, fire department switchboard operator, is suspended for five days without pay effective today. Safety Director Ralph A. Bauhof ordered the penalty on the recommendation of City Electrician Arnold Maurer due to an alarm transmission error on December 16. Trucks were sent to 15th Street and Frazer Avenue NW instead of 422 Tuscarawas Street W, and one company was unnecessarily dispatched.

M. A. Peed Ralph A. Bauhof City Arnold Maurer Bauhof 15Th St Frazer Tuscara

Prices for assorted fruits and nuts at Louis Mkt

Advertising roundup lists Fancy Mixed Nuts two pounds for 49 cents English Walnuts two pounds for 43 cents Swt Sunkist Oranges fifteen cents per dozen Fancy Solid Ripe Bananas four pounds for 25 cents Home Grown Celery ten cents a bunch Eating or Cooking Apples twenty five cents per packet or twenty five cents per dozen Wooster Potatoes twenty five cents a package or ninety five cents per bushel Louis Market at 811 South Market Street

Fire alarms report two calls on Monday afternoon

Firemen responded to a grass fire at 17th Street and Frederick Avenue SW by No. 8 company at 12:50 p.m. The second alarm was a false call at 4th Street and Monroe Avenue NE.

17Th St Frederick Ave 4Th St Monroe Ave

Equipment Stolen From Car In Wertz Neighborhood

Emery Johnson of 1422 Wertz Street reports to police that equipment was stolen from a car during a fire incident. Police are assessing CCTV and collecting witness statements as part of the investigation.

Emery Johnson Wertz

Akron Man Awarded North Canton Post

William Blank a 23 year old Akron resident was hired this week as boys secretary at the North Canton Community building. He succeeds Jack Coughlin now with the Y M C A in Marion. Blank has been active in boys work at East Akron Y M C A and recently worked at central Akron Y M C A as a junior secretary. He starts January 1 and will focus on boys club work planning programs and gym classes.

William Blank Akron North Canton C. B. Williams Jack Coughlin Marion Blank East Akron Y. M. C. A Central Y. M. C. A

Stolen Car Contents From Dueber Ave SW Vehicle

A tube wheel and a spotlight were stolen from a car parked in the 1700 block on Dueber Ave SW Sunday night. Police are investigating the theft and reviewing nearby surveillance for suspects.

Dueber Ave

Canton Open Air Market Poinsettias and Plants Sale

At Canton Open Air Market, a tall three bloom poinsettia sells for $1.19. Large selection of cut flowers, potted plants, trees, and wreaths available at 3520 W. Tusc. Open Eyes & Sun. 36240.

Canton Open Eyes & Sun

Injured Man Treated After Altercation at Local Corner

Tony Jialanella a 25 year old resident of 201 Rowland Ave NE was treated at Mercy hospital Monday at 6 p m for a left ear laceration suffered in an altercation at 12th St and Woodland Ave NW according to police reports.

Tony Jialanella Rowland Ave Mercy Hospital 12Th St Woodland Ave NW

Wheels stolen from recovered car at Oscar's Auto Service

Police report four wheels stolen Sunday night from a recovered car parked at Oscar's Auto Service at 2369 Tuscara Street. Authorities stated the incident occurred on the lot, with no injuries reported.

Oscar’s Auto Service Tuscara Sto

Local Market Ad Swings Prices For Poultry and Eggs

Coopers offers rock springers 25c, chickens 16c and 2lc, turkeys 28c up, capons 29c, ducks and geese. Located at 921 9th NE with advertisement highlighting bargain poultry and prices.

Coopers

Fire at 1102 Market Sparks Auto Power Short

An emergency truck from central station rushed to 1102 Market at 1:35 a m after wiring in a car owned by Curtis Schlard shorted. The resulting electrical fault started a vehicle fire.

Central Station Curtis Schlard

Stark auto dealers set new 6 p.m. closing hour

Stark County Automobile Dealers association members agreed at a Monday luncheon to close new car display rooms and used car lots daily at 6 p.m. The change lowers weekday hours from 8 p.m. for five days and 6 on Saturday, with Sunday closings continuing. Executive manager Charles M. Isaac cited reduced new car production as the main reason.

Stark County Automobile Dealers Association Charles M. Isaac

U S Investigators Reach Pearl Harbor

United Press reports President Roosevelt's commission to probe the Pearl Harbor attack arrived in Honolulu on December 22. Justice Owen J. Roberts, chairman, said the inquiry is confidential and no statement will be issued to the press at this time.

United Press Honolulu Roosevelt Pearl Harbor Owen J. Roberts

Payroll Bond Plans Grow Across Canton Plants

The Ohio Defense Savings Staff reports expanding payroll allotment plans for Defense Bonds in Canton plants. Ohio Bell, Weber Dental, Timken, Sugardale, and Hercules Motors cite strong employee participation as Pearl Harbor spurred demand. Officials urge steady, regular bond purchases constituting about five percent of wages. goal is 100 percent coverage across firms and homes.

L. E. Nichols Ohio Bell Telephone Co Canton Charles R. Brush Weber Dental Mfg. Co R. C. Brower Timken Roller Bearing Co Mr. Nichols Ohio Pearl Harbor Brush Weber Dental Timken Brower Washington Timken Company Treasury Department America Theodore A. Wagner Ohio Defense Savings Moore L. J. Elsaesser Leo Lavin Sugardale Provision Co. Employes D. L. Buchanan Hercules Motors Corp

Ton Jon No. 1 Promises Relief From Digestive Ailments

An aged advertisement asserts Ton Jon No. 1 will aid nature in throwing off poisons causing stomach trouble and indigestion. It claims relief from gas bloating dyspepsia chest pains and weakness and promises a restored appetite.

Nature

Government defense program adds about half a million employees

The federal government has expanded its workforce under the defense program by roughly 500000 personnel. This surge reflects intensified production and support roles across defense-related agencies amid ongoing national security initiatives.

Government Requests for Defense Production Periods

The document outlines that hours are required for written requests to the department and that conditions must be fully explained including what portion of total production serves defense. It promises immediate consideration for all requests and declares a period during which law will not apply to favorable requests aligned with individual need. Non-application periods end on the month’s last day, and renewal requests are needed before expiration.

Defense

Ohio Chamber of Commerce urges end to WPA NYA CCC

The Ohio Chamber of Commerce urged Congress to abolish the Works Progress Administration the National Youth Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps for the duration of the war. The call is part of a broader effort to cut federal non essential expenditures. The statement was issued in Columbus on December 23.

Ohio C. OF NYA CCC Associated Press Columbus Ohio Chamber of Commerce Congress WPA

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Nell Mrs. McConnell Alice Everhart Harold E. Wynn North Canton Post Stark Auto Continental Distilling Corp Philadelphia Trua Pennsylvania Continental Bond U. S Roy Moore Defense Savings Committee For Finney’s Rces Si CIA DR. Fitz Puerto Rico Destileria Serralles, Inc U.S Schieffelin & Co New York City Santa Claus Miltoo Neces Coats Mackinaws Iran General Electric Philco Emerson G-E APEX Sandwigh Grills E. Tusc
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