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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1942

Page

9

Canton Board Approves 1942 School Outlay Increase

Canton board of education approved a 1942 general fund appropriation totaling 1 874 594, up 77 859 from 1941, driven by wage boosts 26 500 and contingency and defense program funding. President George H. Double re elected. John F Roos reelected clerk treasurer. A A Weisbacher superintendent. Additional funds cover salaries 1 524 500 and capital investment 14 000 while contingencies rise to 25 134 and the total budget surpasses last year by 100 778. The board authorized purchases for heating upgrades at McKinley High, approved resignations and staffing changes, and set next steps for Red Cross and Community Chest efforts with Cantons 70 000 pledge target. Public notices included civil service adjustments and janitor eligibility exams set for February 7.

Canton Board of Education John Roos National Defense George H. Double John A. Pearl Fred K. Domer Mr. Pearl John F. Roos A. A. Weisbacher James E. Barrick Timken F. W. Swan McKinley Jesse H. Mason Red Cross Canton Lehman High School Patricia Ewing Herbert Zellers Roosevelt School Floyd Rogers Clarendon Dueber J. M. White Roosevelt McKinley High Civil Service Commission Civil Services Huber J. Snyder McKinley High School

Backache Relief Through Kidney Health Claims

The ad argues nagging backache stems from tired kidneys and promotes Doan's Pills as a proven, long standing remedy. It notes kidneys remove wastes from blood, suggests symptoms like swelling and dizziness indicate kidney trouble, and urges readers to ask a druggist for Doan's Pills.

Nature Dean Doan

Mayor Lair In Louisville Donates Salary To War Effort

Louisville mayor Earl C. Lair began his fourth term by offering his two year salary of 1800 to charitable institutions and for defense. He and council also appointed Frank Cap Guittard as marshal for 1942 and Walter McCord as clerk. New officials swore in include Roy Baughman Charles Meininger Robert Haider Lawrence Vieland Ira Menegay and G H Henning. Committees were named to handle finance street sewer and public buildings.

Earl C. Lair Louisville Lair J. Leland Kerstetter Frank Cap) Guittard Walter McCord Roy Baughman Charles Meininger Robert Haider Lawrence Vieland Ira Menegay G. H. Henning Baughman Meininger Mr. Kerstetter Homer Kandel Clarence Pat) Shoemaker Amos Cholley Lloyd Gero John Lorah Henry Royer

Auto Dealers Await Data On Sales Ban Details

Stark County Automobile Dealers association discussed the government ban on new car and truck sales at a session in the Onesto hotel. No action until the Production Management office clarifies the order by Thursday, Jan. 15. Dealers with new units plan to hire watchmen. next meeting set for Monday.

Stark County Automobile Dealers Association Onesto Office of Production Management

Horoscopes for Wednesday January seventh in business and ambition

The astrology notes propitious signs for ambitious aims in work and projects with help from superiors. Caution is urged against deception and excess while astute judgment may avert losses and yield surprising gains. Birthday individuals may see opportunities in finance invention research and radical ideas.

Helen Boswell Dies Former US Commissioner to Panama and Spain

Helen Varick Boswell, 78, who served as United States commissioner to Panama and to Spain under Taft and Coolidge, died Monday at French Hospital in New York. A Baltimore native, she was a pioneer woman in Republican politics.

Associated Press New York Helen Varick Boswell United States Panama Spain Taft Coolidge French Hospital Baltimore

Draft lottery looming after 9 million signups

Selective service officials expect a national draft lottery for the 9,000,000 men who register February 16, to follow about two weeks later. Registrants aged 20 to 44 will be classified for active service within three to four months, with March set for registration of youths 18 to 20 and men 45 to 65.

International News Service Washington Selective Service Roosevelt Lewis B. Hershey

Indicted in Murder in Athens County

Kenneth Parsons, 22, indicted by the Athens county grand jury on second degree murder for the December 23 slaying of Mrs. Etta Collins, 47, of Salem nearby.

Athens, O Kenneth Parsons Athens County Grand Jury Etta Collins Salem

Read Instructions Before Filing Your 1941 Tax Return

Advice urging taxpayers to study IRS instructions before filing. Warns against rushing, highlights Form 1040 versus 1040A choices for small incomes, notes 1941 tax will be higher, and outlines payment deadlines and installment options through December 15 1942. Emphasizes accuracy to avoid audit issues and extra cost.

Canton Soldiers Return From Short Furloughs

Sgt. Thomas Williams of Camp Shelby returns after an eight day furlough. Corp. Adolph Wojtowicz from Ft. Thomas reception center completes a seven day furlough with his father in Canton. Pvt. Walter Cowan of Camp Gordon is home on furlough visiting his parents in North Canton.

Thomas Williams Camp Shelby Mary Williams Columbus Corp Adolph Wojtowicz Ft. Thomas Peter Wojtowicz Park Walter Cowan Camp Gordon W. D. Cowan Donnerrd North Canton

Carroll County Fair Board Names VanFossen Leader

Carroll County Agricultural society reelected Howard VanFossen of RD 2 Salineville as president and Leonard George of Harlem Springs as secretary. R L Rutledge is the new vice president.

Carrollton Carroll County Agricultural Society Howard VanFossen Salineville Leonard George Harlem Springs R. L. Rutledge

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