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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1942

Page

5

Common Pleas Court cases in Canton file dates and parties

Dolly Wing of 821 High ave NW sues Richard J Ferry of Bolivar for 20392 dollars for personal injuries. Eva L Snyder executor of J Royal Snyder sues R A Pollock of 2016 Myrtle ave NW and others for 555.34 dollars note. Minerva Savings Bank Co suits Mary Vance and others for 365 dollars note. Notice to former depositors of Central Savings Bank. Canton Mortgage Loan Co declares 10 percent third dividend on unpaid notes and accrued interest to January 1 1942 payable January 1 1942 at 123 Market Avenue South Canton Ohio.

Common Pleas Court Dolly Wing High Ave NW Richard J. Ferry Bolivar Eva L. Snyder Lakewood J. Royal Snyder R. A. Pollock Myrtle Ave NW Central Savings Bank Canton Mortgage Loan Company Market Avenue South Canton Ohio

Matrimonial Petitions Involving Rakitsky and Wardell Families

Three divorce petitions listed: Nadia Rakitsky of 534 Cleveland Ave SW v Sam Rakitsky for wilful absence. Irene E. Westrich of 2655 Daleford Ave NE v Charles R. Westrich for extreme cruelty. Lillian Wardell of 728 Union Ave SW v Lewis Wardell for gross neglect and extreme cruelty.

Nadia Rakitsky Cleveland Ave Sam Rakitsky Irene E. Westrich Daleford Ave Charles R. Westrich Lillian Wardell Union Ave Lewis Wardell Union

Marriage License Applications In Ohio Area

Paul S. Weirich 30 of North Lawrence and Sara Vukovich 23 of Beach City file. Willis Rambo 23 of 937 Dartmouth Ave SW and Gertrude Cotte 22 of 937 Dartmouth Ave SW. Raymond Moyer 20 of Massillon and Geraldine Engelhardt 18 of Massillon. Ivan Sponseller 24 of RD 3 Louisville and Edith Brandt 20 of 2236 9th St NW. Louis C. Bileze 25 of Alliance and Jane Auer 26 of Alliance.

Paul S. Weirich North Lawrence Sara Vukovich Beach City Willis Rambo Dartmouth Ave Gertrude Cotte Raymond Moyer Massillon Geraldine Engelhardt Ivan Sponseller RD 3 Louisville Edith Brandt 9Th St NW Louis C. Bileze Alliance Jane Auer

Marriage Licenses Granted in Local Registry

Paul S Weirich and Sara Vuko vich received a marriage license along with Willis Rambo and Gertrude Cotze as another couple registered for nuptial permission.

Paul S. Weirich Sara Vukovich Willis Rambo Gertrude Cotze

Linoleum Deals at Home Furnishings

Advertising ad from Home Furnishings at 401 Market Street offers inlaid linoleum priced at 89 cents per square yard and print linoleum from 59 cents per square yard, room size rugs from 1.98 dollars, postal code 28407.

Optimist Luncheon Hosts Two Films At Courtland Hotel

George H. Crowley presents motion pictures British- Greek Victories in Libya and Tenderfoot Trails at the Optimist luncheon. The Libya review covered Gen Archibald Wavell's Libya campaign while Tenderfoot Trails followed a Jasper National Park fishing trip. The 1941 rifle and pistol match film did not arrive.

Libya Courtland Hotel George H. Crowley Archibald Wavell Jasper National Park

Porch Sign Post Damaged In Car Collision

A vehicle driven by Robert J. Harris of 618 Cook Ave SW damaged a street sign post and a porch at 804 Arlington Ave NW. The mishap occurred Monday at 8 35 p m as he skidded while turning and lost control. Patrolmen Howard Van Orman and Andrew Roman filed the report.

Robert J. Harris Cook Ave Glenn F. Rehm Arlington Ave NW Howard van Orman Andrew Roman

Son Safe In Hawaii Reported for Halter Family

Mr and Mrs Joseph Halter of 2415 Adaps NW have received word that their son Pvt Edward J Halter is safe at Schofield Barracks Hawaii The notice confirms his safety and location during military service.

Hawaii Joseph Halter Pvt Edward J. Halter Schofield Barracks

Driver Faces Charge After Car Strikes Parking Zone

Luther R. Turvey, 37, of 933 Linwood ave SW, was charged with illegal operation of a motor vehicle today at 12 50 a m by Patrolmen Roger Graybill and E W Crawford after they reported observing his car strike a parking zone standard at 2nd and Market ave S and then continue in an erratic manner to 2nd st and Piedmont ave SE.

Luther R. Turvey Linwood Ave Roger Graybill E. W. Crawford 2Nd and Market Ave 2Nd St Piedmont Ave

Bargains at J and J Motors on 12th and Cherry NE

Used car dealer J and J Motors at the corner of 12th and Cherry NE advertises many fine bargains. The short notice highlights their stock and local shop location, inviting customers to visit for deals.

J & J Motors, Inc Cor 12Th & Cherry

Binoculars Stolen From Car Reported in Massillon Incident

Rudy Bader of 328 Ernest S Massillon reported to police a valuable set of binoculars stolen from his car in the 1200 block on Minerva et NW.

Rudy Bader Ernest S. Massillon Minerva Et NW

Birth Announcements From Canton Area Families

Mr and Mrs Earl Swain RD 4 Canton report a baby son born January 3 Mercy. Mr and Mrs Daniel Irwin of 214th St SW announce a daughter born January 3 Mercy. Mr and Mrs Manuel Saurez of 1644 Bedford SW report a son born January 3 Mercy. Mr and Mrs Charles McGill of 340 Harrison NW announce a son born January 3 Mercy. Mr and Mrs Paul Hamlin of 2052 Tuscarawas St E report a son born January ? Mercy. Mr and Mrs Cletus Brown of 843 Market S announce a daughter born January 4 Mercy. Mr and Mrs John Ipson RD 3 Canton report a son born January 4 Mercy. Mr and Mrs Paul Boggs 810 Smith NW announce a daughter born January 4 Mercy. Mr and Mrs Harley Hall RD 2 Canton report a daughter born January 4 Mercy.

Earl Swain Canton Mercy Daniel Irwin Manuel Saurez Bedford Charles McGill Harrison Paul Hamlin Tuscarawas St E

Injured By Assailants In An Unknown Attack

Stephen Todd aged 47 of 1807 Bryan Ave SW reported to police he suffered abrasions to the right side of his face Monday after an attack by three unknown assailants.

Stephen Todd Bryan Ave SW

Two Named To Boards Reappointed By City Council

Mayor Ed S Folk announced re appointments to city boards. Ed F Wecker was named to the recreation department board for five years and John A Shisler to the zoning board of appeals for three years, succeeding Walter A Baum. Neither position carries a salary and both terms begin now.

Ed S. Folk Ed F. Wecker City Recreation Department John A. Shisler Walter A. Baum Zoning Board of Appeals

Ray's for Linoleum on Fulton Road Ad

Local listing for Ray's linoleum shop at 11213 Fulton road offers flooring services with dial code 24813. Contact details provided for installation and pricing inquiries.

Ray’s Fulton Rd Dial

Roofings Paper Stolen From Canton House Warehouse

M. L. Jacobs proprietor of Canton House Wrecking Co. at Harrisburg and Spangferrds NE reported to the sheriff that his warehouse was entered on the night of Jan 3 and 50 rolls of roofing paper were stolen. Padlocks on the door were broken to gain entrance.

M. L. Jacobs Canton House Wrecking Co Harrisburg Spangferrds

Hughes Post Elects Trustees At Canton VFW Meeting

James F. Vance and Robert B. Murphy were elected trustees of Canton's Floyd Hughes Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, during the weekly meeting. Vance will serve 18 months and Murphy six months.

Hughes Post James F. Vance Robert B. Murphy Canton Floyd Hughes Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Mr. Vance Mr. Murphy

McKinley Kennel Club Plans 1942 Educational Project

The McKinley Kennel Club will convene its first 1942 meeting this Friday at 8 p m at Hol Guerns. Vice president John F Cholley will lead the session as plans for an educational project for the year are mapped.

McKinley Kennel Club Hol Guerns John F. Cholley

Timken seeks switch track approval at Lippert Road site

The Timken Roller Bearing Co requested city council permission Monday night to build a switch track across Spring Ave NE at Lippert Road linking a new factory with the W. and L. E. railroad. The matter was referred to the streets and alleys committee. The proposed switch would extend from the existing track to the plant north of 8th Street NE between Spring Ave and Savannah Ave NE.

Timken Roller Bearing Co Springave NE Lippert Rd W. & L. E. Railroad 8Th St Spring Ave Savannah Ave

Used Cars Available Quickly at Ewing Chevrolet

A local dealer promotes used cars as a practical alternative to new models. Ewing Chevrolet at 929 Cleveland N. advertises limited stock and urges quick action to secure a car deemed practically new.

Ewing Chevrolet Cleveland N

Council confirms first and second assistant city solicitors

Appointment of O. Lee Thomas and Don L. McCarroll as first and second assistant city solicitors by Solicitor Paul G. Weber was confirmed Monday night by Council.

O. Lee Thomas Don L. McCarroll Paul G. Weber Council

Flasher Signal Request At 14th Street Corner Refered

Councilman Wilbur Cooper asked Monday night for a traffic flasher signal at the 14th Street and Rowland Avenue NE intersection. The request was referred to the traffic committee for consideration and action.

14Th St Rowland Ave Wilbur Cooper

Furniture Bargains For Cash at Glicks

Local retailer Glicks at 1320 West Tuscumbia offers cash-only bargains with extended evening hours. Open for shoppers with late-night access to a wide range of furniture choices.

Tusc

Fall from crib injures 14 month old Arthur Goerke

Arthur Goerke Jr aged 14 months, son of Mr and Mrs Goerke of 1104 5th Street SW, suffered a forehead laceration after a Monday crib fall. He received emergency room care at Aultman Hospital.

Arthur Arthur Goerke 5Th St Aultman Hospital

Akron Man Suffers Nose Injury At Home

Raydo Rice 30, of 177 Thorlone Ave Akron, was treated at Aultman hospital Monday afternoon for a deep nose laceration after striking his face on a shelf. The report did not list where the accident occurred.

Raydo Rice Thorloneave Akron Aultman Hospital

Mrs Russell Suffers Hip Fracture After Fall

Mrs Andrew J. Russell of 427 5th Street NW is in Mercy hospital after a fall at her New Year’s Day home, sustaining a fractured hip.

Andrew J. Russell 5Th St Mercy Hospital

Family Assured By Marine From Pearl Harbor

Mr and Mrs I A Schwaille of 402 West Est Louisville report their son Sgt Simon P Schwallie of the U S Marine Corps told them he is safe at Pearl Harbor where he was stationed during the December 7 raid and remains secure.

I. A. Schwaille Louisville Simon P. Schwallie U. S. Marine Corps Pearl Harbor

Blackout drill to test reaction in Flathead valley

Flathead valley authorities and the power company will cooperate in a practice blackout. The utility will use the shutdown to implement changes at a generating plant while residents learn proper procedures during the outage.

Mont Flathead Valley

Pastor to Speak at Temple Luncheon on Democracy

Rev. J. Rodgers Sillars of Central Presbyterian Massillon will address the weekly Temple Luncheon Round Table on The Foundations of Democracy at Courtland hotel Wednesday noon. Rabbi Charles B. Latz to preside.

J. Rodgers Sillars Central Presbyterian Church Massillon Temple Courtland Hotel Charles B. Latz

Operation for Sherrodsville man at Aultman Hospital

Thomas C. Skeeles of near Sherrodsville formerly of Canton underwent an operation at Aultman hospital Monday. His condition is reported as good.

Thomas C. Skeeles Sherrodsville Canton Aultman Hospital

Appeal Planned on Harter Bank Suit and Liquidation Plan

Attorneys for Stanton Bowman announced plans to appeal the Ninth Circuit of Appeals decision on the Harter Holding Co. declaratory judgment case to the state supreme court. They argue asset values rose in six months and liquidation under the reopening plan could yield more for certificate holders than McDonald Coolidge offer. The plan prioritizes asset collection, stock sale, then bond liabilities. The offer to purchase assets and stock totals 1,128,750 dollars. Orrin E. Wolfe will not pursue another appeal, per his counsel.

J. Stewart Ake James M. Aungst Stanton Bowman State Supreme Court Ninth Court of Appeals Harter Holding Co Mr. Ake Geo. D. Harter Bank McDonald- Coolidge & Co Cleveland Orrin E. Wolfe Supreme Court L. B. McMillen

Civil Service Board Elects Carl F Wise Chairman

Carl F Wise was elected chairman of Canton civil service commission at the annual reorganization meeting Monday night. Huber J Snyder was reappointed for a temporary 30 day period. A longer term appointment will be decided later. Jan 24 was set for a fire department captain eligibility test. Feb 7 at 1 pm was set for school janitor eligibility tests.

Carl F. Wise Canton Civil Service Commission Huber J. Snyder Wise

Stamps drive boosts Defense Bonds sales by carriers

Defense Stamps and Bonds push gains reported as 118 carrier agents earn honor medals for selling at least 18.75. Silver and gold bars await for further $37.50 and $75 milestones, with top sellers named in Louisville, NW Washington, and other cities. Stamps available via home delivery or Repository orders. prepay a week ahead and pay on delivery day.

George Menster E. Main St Louisville William Claflin Washington Blvd NW William Stringer Ohio Ave Donald Baker Manor Ave Robert Alred McKinley Ave SW

Lima Man Succeeds Hart at Salem Bank

E M Stephenson vice president and cashier of the National Bank at Lima today became executive vice president of the Farmers National Bank in Salem, succeeding W L Hart who had held the state banking super intendent post.

Lima Man Hart Salem Bank International News Service Salem E. M. Stephenson The National Bank At Lima W. L. Hart New State Banking Farmers National Bank

Local Civilian Defense Army Grows As Volunteers Sign Up

Canton's Civilian Defense headquarters opened for a second day as registration surpassed 200 volunteers from diverse ages and occupations. A. G. Moser was named assistant city director, joining Jess Sherrick and Dave Miller in organizing the program. William E. Harrington Jr. serves as county assistant director.

Civilian Defense Army Canton Army of Civilian Defense 2Nd Stsw A. G. Moser Felix Hinkle Moser Jess Sherrick Ohio Power Co Dave Miller William E. Harrington Jr

Local Recruiter Sells Army To Brother In Law

Sgt. Donald D. Frazer, an army recruiter in Columbus, sent 25 recruits to Fort Hayes induction center including his brother in law William A. Hodel Jr. 22 of 829 22nd St NW who joined the air corps ground troops. Hodel’s brother-in-law Frazer’s bride’s brother worked at Timken Roller Bearing Co. and faced draft in four months. Also noted is Joseph John Gamble 19 of 1230 High Ave SW a veteran CCC member who rejoined the marine corps after prior discharges and rejections from coast guard before enlisting again.

Donald D. Frazer Ft. Hayes Columbus Sgt Frazer Army William A. Hodel Jr 22Nd St Air Corps Wich Hodel Ita Falls Tex Jefferson Barracks Young Hodel Civilian Conservation Corps Marine Corps CCC U. S. Coast Guard Gamble Richard Cataldo

Three Charges Filed After Argument Involving Monteiro

Charles C. Monteiro, 27, of 1935 Penn Pl NE, was charged with being a suspicious person assault and battery and resisting arrest after a 20 year old girl alleged he struck her following an argument at the International Restaurant 967 Carnahan Ave NE. Agnes A. Rose, 27, of 965 Carnahan Ave NE, faced intoxication and disorderly conduct charges in connection with the case. The girl remained a witness held on $500 bond, Monteiro on $1,000, ahead of a hearing.

Charles C. Monteiro Penn Pl John Everett Ray Barrett William Benz Clyde Mathers Monteiro Carnahan Ave Agnes A. Rose Car

Motorist Injured as Car Leaves Road

Leland Travers, 24, of 535 Cherry Ave NE, received treatment at Mercy hospital for chin lacerations and abrasions after his car ran off the highway at the Wiserd and route 687 junction. Deputies said the southbound vehicle failed to stop, hit a warning sign, then mounted 15 feet into a field.

Leland Travers Cherry Ave Mercy Hospital Wiserd Route 687

One Killed One Hurt In Salineville Crash

In Salineville on January 6, village truck driver Joseph McNicol 55 street commissioner struck by a Pennsylvania railroad passenger train at Main Street crossing. George Bettis 57 village employee died en route to East Liverpool hospital. McNicol suffered a severe scalp laceration and shoulder injury. witnesses said he failed to see the train or crossing flasher lights. They were hauling a load of cinders to the north side of town.

Salineville Joseph McNicol Pennsylvania Railroad George Bettis East Liverpool Hospital McNicol

Underpass Request Near Mercy Hospital and Nurses Home

City council heard a proposal Monday night from Sister M. Clementine, mother superior at Mercy Hospital, seeking permission to build a tunnel under 8th Street Northwest between the hospital and the nurses home under construction on the opposite side of the street. The plan aims to improve access and safety for hospital staff and patients as the new nurses home rises.

8Th St NW Mercy Hospital City Council M. Clementine

Florida highway moved near Miami to escape canal

Approximately ten miles of the Florida cross state highway just outside Miami is being shifted eleven feet from the Tamiami canal. The muck foundation is being dug out and a rock base substituted. The project will take nearly six months and cost 367,879 dollars.

Miami Fla Ing

Center 10 Concludes Open House Tonight

Eight organizations will open their meetings at 7 30 pm to close the three day open house of the Jewish Center at 1528 Market Center Ten groups listed include Amicae P G C SEA Midget Sr Jewish Friendship club Young Adults club a drama study class and the activity council social committee plus a chance event Guests viewed five groups Monday night from national bodies Boy Scout troop Aleph Zadik Aleph Young Judea Junior Hadassah and Red Cross first aid class.

Jewish Center Market Area Amicae Midget Sr Jewish Friendship Club Boy Scout Troop Aleph Zadik Aleph Young Judea Junior Hadassah Red Cross

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Minerva Savings & Bank Co Mary Vance First Christian Bible School Kennel Club Harter Bank Ohio High Court Civil Service Board Huber Snyder Civilian Defense Charles Tressel Vilage Kroehler Table Top Fourth St Adv RT Eee Olene
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