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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1941
Page
15
A wary aunt plans a dangerous intervention as Marion faces peril and Noel prepares a confrontation. Mary reacts with jitters while Margaret ponders the gravity of the task and waits for a firm start signal from her father.
Common Pleas Court records show multiple divorce petitions and civil filings. Cases include Mabel J. Sykes versus Republic Steel Corp for state compensation and several gross neglect or extreme cruelty petitions among spouses. A board official transfers from Canton Social Security office to High Point North Carolina with husband joining Hygienic Products Co.
A list of marriage license applicants includes John R. Hoch age 21 of Massillon and W Ethel Schmader age 22 of 3047 7th st SW Alliance residents Warren Fagan Jr 22 and Hazel M Clapper 18 of Alliance Nathan Regberg 21 of 1334 Short ave NW and Irene Kaplan 18 of 1521 Garfield ave SW Everett L Dennis 20 of Alliance and Helen L Lapp 20 of RD 3 Alliance Creed Helmick 29 of Warren and Mildred Reynolds 24 of Alliance Roy Ervin Bridenbaugh 22 of RD 1 Navarre and Pauline E Baltzly 21 of 2713 Tuscarawas st W Robert V Skelly 22 of 401 7th st SW and Regina L Van Dress 25 of 516 Lincoln NW Jack Marshall 18 of Massillon and Jo Ann Finger 16 of Massillon.
Marriage licenses granted include Robert V. Skelly and Regina L. Van Dress. Divorces granted cover December 16 to 24 for numerous named pairs, plus birth and wedding notices from Canton area families. New Year’s Eve home novelties advertised, and a Canton clinic birth list notes several newborns with parent details and dates. A Canton road accident involving Mary Anderson is reported along with local car sale ads and dealer promotions.
Local ad notes cash deals on furniture at Glicks located at 1320 West Tusc. Shoppers are invited to visit for open eyes pricing and immediate purchase options.
Bert Mackey aged 33 of RD 1 Hibbetts was fined 25 dollars and costs in municipal court on an assault and battery charge filed via warrant.
Local car dealer advertises buying used Chevrolet models from 1939 to 1941 in trade for new 1942 Chevrolets. Ewing Chevrolet lists all colors and models available at 929 Cleveland Avenue.
William H. Harry of 812 Auburn Ave NW was fined $25 and costs Monday by Judge James A. Bowman on a charge of intoxication filed after a traffic accident.
Dine DeWees Co. announces a special floor sample sale featuring electric refrigerators wash ing machines radios and electric sweepers at 511 12th NE. The advertisement highlights discounted appliances and invites shoppers to view the showroom and capitalize on the reduced prices.
Word has been received in Canton confirming Pvt. Nick Moga Jr of Ft Corregidor Manila son of Mrs Veronica Moga 2225 7th St NE Pvt Bennie J Angelo Canton stationed in Hawaii and Pvt First Class John Kartler Schofield Barracks Hawaii son of Mr and Mrs Michael Kartler 1512 5th St NE.
A brief item noting party activities and games devised by Canterbury Craine for a New Year’s celebration in the 2016th NW area. The snippet highlights social entertainment and event planning for a festive gathering.
The finance committee reported favorably on Monday night for two police stenographers at 1200 a year and two file clerks at 1000 a year. the report was adopted. Ray's for Linoleum, 1213 Fulton Rd, Dial 2-4813.
A routine ordinance moved $14,165.22 within the general fund plus $2,550 in the gas tax and motor vehicle license funds and $1,200 in the water department to equalize appropriation at year end. The measure passed by council Monday night without discussion.
Art Nims Chevrolet, your friendly Chevrolet dealer, at 730 Market S for immediate delivery of 1942 Chevrolets cars and trucks.
A proposed ordinance to abolish the radio operator position in the police department failed Monday night. Five council members opposed suspending the rules that would have allowed the measure to be introduced on the floor.
Advertisement for Rose Baking Co offering old fashioned rye bread labeled Rye Bread. Mentions product line and store reference with a street or catalog code 2 3306.
The council granted an ordinance under suspension of rules on Monday night to hire a clerk for parking meter collections at 1020 dollars a year and an additional maintenance man at 1500 dollars a year. Special Sale, Popular Records. All new releases. Dine DeWees Co., 511 12th NE.-Adv.
Canton public library will close Wednesday at 5 30 p m and will be closed all day Jan 1 for New Year’s closure.
A wholesale advertisement from rear 1220 14th NW promotes New Year’s Eve hats horns and noise makers for home celebrations with discount pricing and bulk options.
Canton postoffice and branch stations will be closed Thursday in observance of New Year at the request of Postmaster Louis J. Elsaesser. No mail delivery will occur city or rural.
Rabbi Charles B. Latz will guide Temple Luncheon Round Table at the Courtland hotel in a Wednesday noon session. The discussion centers on the theme Lights and Shadows of 1941 during the weekly lunch event.
A 22 year old youth was arrested at 2 30 am today by Patrolmen A M DiMenna and W T Boyd on a suspicion charge after they investigated a prowler complaint at 1135 Oak.
ILLERSBURG December 30 Mayor and Mrs Robert W Hallam will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner at home. Open house will be held Sunday and January 7 with two time slots. Married January 7 1892 in Hopewell Presbyterian church manse by Rev Price. They moved to Millersburg in 1901 and he was elected mayor in 1936 to begin his fourth term. They attend local Presbyterian church and have a daughter Madge Hallam living at home.
Police said the suspect admitted standing on a wheelbarrow propped against a window to peek into a house. The incident prompted a NW area call and police response.
Dr. W. H. LaFerte of 417 Cleveland Ave SW has recovered after several months of illness. Local notices report a full return to health and gratitude from family and community.
Two boys aged 13 and 16 were held by patrolmen J A Pucci and Carl Carnes in the northeast section on Monday. They are in custody for thefts from autos and for questioning in connection with several recent attack cases.
Central fire station pumper was sent to Eddie's Dairy Bar at 426 Market Avenue at 3 a m when a refrigerator motor overheated. No fire occurred. Firemen disconnected the unit pending an electrical inspection.
I. M. Hoffman of 110 Monroe Ave NE reported to police that a tire, tube, and wheel were stolen from his car recently while parked at the intersection of 2nd Street and Walnut Avenue.
Raymond Krauss, 26, of 711 High Ave NW, was fined $10 and costs on each of two charges. Judge James A. Bowman issued the fines after police responded to a disturbance call at his home around 12 40 a m for intoxication and disturbing the peace.
Mrs. D. R. Puncheon of 131 32nd st NW reported to police that a set of Christmas tree lights was stolen from a tree at her residence early today.
A reader quiz on social usage asks if a clerk should say okay to a customer and if a switchboard operator should say all righties. It covers daytime mascara, heavy perfumes in offices, and job applications. It also weighs how to refer to an employer when talking outside the firm, suggesting Mr Jones or my employer as better options.
Sunday school classes at Trinity Evangelical and Reformed and Miss Long and Miss Hubley will hold class parties at 7 30 this evening in their homes. A Ladies Aid quilting day is planned, with a dinner party for Mrs Kerst's class postponed to Jan 9. Maryland Baptist watch night moved to 9 pm, and Martin Luther Women’s Missionary Society postponed to Jan 8. First United Brethren Kings Daughters hold a Christmas exchange at 2116 Cleveland Ave NW. Ever Faithful circle postponement to Jan 13.
H E Gray chairman of the Millersburg Church of Christ official board said Rev Ira D Mathews of Cincinnati has been extended a call to become pastor. The church has lacked a regular minister since Rev E F Kendle resigned in October to serve as chaplain at Camp Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis Rev Mathews will preach here Sunday.
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