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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1942

Page

6

Tires Rationing Rules At Local OPA Office

The article outlines Tire and Tube purchase procedures under OPA rules, including application, inspection, certification, and board approval. It lists eligible board members, the posting of names, certificate validity of 30 days, and penalties for falsification. It notes quotas for Stark county, oath requirements, and conditions a buyer must certify.

OPA Canton Board Ed S. Folk Thomas H. Leahy William B. Quinn C. Frank Sherrard State Council M. L. Thurin Lawrence S. Mann L. S. Hamaker

Volunteer Enrollment for Civilian Defense Forms Available

Ten thousand enrollment forms are ready at Canton Civilian Defense HQ above Benders tavern for volunteers. The program starts Monday at 8 am. Applicants fill forms pledging to abide by orders and render service without compensation.

United States of America Canton Bender’s Tavern 2Nd St

Civilian defense offices to centralize volunteer work in Canton

The Canton civilian defense program opens 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with headquarters serving the tire rationing board and volunteer recruitment. Officials emphasize patient filling of questionnaires, realistic information, and that nurses, first aid and nutrition instructors are sought. The staff includes Dave Miller, William Harrington Jr, and several secretaries. A speakers committee, chaired by Russell Burt, will aid clubs and lodges, with many organizations already volunteering to help sign questionnaires.

Tire Board Dave Miller William E. Harrington, Jr L. S. Hamaker Thre Helen Minener Sherrick Hazel Kerr Betty Anderson Felix Hinkle Russell J. Burt Canton

LaGuardia Orders City On Seven Day Week War Measure

Mayor LaGuardia announced that all New York city departments would switch to a seven day week starting Monday due to the war. He declined to elaborate and said a formal statement would come tomorrow.

Associated Press New York LaGuardia

Prosecutor Urges Car Owners to Check Tire Serial Numbers

Prosecutor A. C. L. Barthelmeh urged owners to record tire serial numbers and describe tire details to aid theft investigations. He advised against buying used tires from unknown sellers, warned about defaced serials, and recommended reporting sales attempts and keeping cars visible at night to deter theft.

A. C. L. Barthelmeh

Yugoslav Citizens Club Pledges Service in War Support

Members of the American Yugoslav Citizens club write to Rep. William R. Thom offering service for national defense and the destruction of enemies. Thom acknowledges the pledge praising Yugoslav resistance and commitment to liberty and freedom.

Yugoslav Citizens Club William R. Thom United States of America George Leonard Rep. Thom Yugoslavia

More Men in Service Granted Furloughs

Sgt. James Nixon of Camp Shelby visits his parents at 121 13th St NW. Lieut. Robert V. Muckley returns to Ft. Benning after a 10 day leave with relatives. Pvt. Richard Schwertner of Camp Shelby is home for a 14 day furlough with his mother at 3211 2nd St NW. Pvt. Gien Smith of Ft. Knox spends 10 days with his parents at 1115 13th St NE. Pvt. Sammy Orlando of Camp Bullis visits his parents in Waynesburg. Pvt. Karl Wagner leaves for Ft. Knox after a furlough with his parents at 2214 Harrisburg Rd NE and his brother G W Wagner Jr. of Cleveland.

Robert V. Muckley Ft. Benning Richard Schwertner Camp Shelby Laura Schwertner 2Nd St Gien “3. Smith Ft. Knox Philip E. Smith 13Th St Sammy Orlando Camp Bullis Tex Angelo Orlando Waynesburg Karl Wagner G. W. Wagner Harrisburg Rd G. W. Wagner Jr Cleveland

Four Brothers Enlist In Nation's Forces

Lyle Minnesota January 3 four sons of Mr and Mrs H A Matter have all enlisted in the armed forces. Darrell 21 serves in the navy while Donald 25 and twins Roger and Robert 23 serve in the army.

Lyle Minn H. A. Matter Darrell Donald Roger Robert

Poultry Thefts Reported In Waynesburg Area

C. W. Wilson of RD 1 Waynesburg reports to county deputy sheriffs his chicken coop was broken into Friday night and 12 white Plymouth Rock pullets valued at 2 dollars each were stolen, total loss 24 dollars.

C. W. Wilson Waynesburg Plymouth Rock

Indians Vote $400000 for Defense Bonds in Oklahoma

Euchee and Creek Indians of Oklahoma in a special intertribal council assembly voted unanimously to spend $400,000 for defense bonds. They agreed to turn over the funds already on deposit in Washington to the government.

Okmulgee Okla Euchee and Creek Indians of Oklahoma Washington

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Office of Price Administration Tire Rationing Board Neme Meight Air Reid Werden Cipally U.S Arthur Optician the Dime Savings Bank Canton, C U. S Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Washington, D. C United States Defense Sgt James Nixon Harold Nixon 13Th St NW Stebbins Typewriter Co West Tuscarn Charmade SEARS All-In United States Savings Market DIAL Savemary Axminster Snyder Snyder’s NEW Furn Martcote Market Ave Uvae Grand Theater
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