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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1942

Page

5

Quiz Kids reverse broadcast planned on Blue network

A special Thursday night program will have Quiz Kids asking questions rather than answering. The show, under the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, airs at 10 45 pm over the Blue network alongside their regular Friday show. A Chicago doctors panel including Dr Herman Bundeson and 12 year old Claude Breener will be judges. Ruth Duskin a 7 year old guest observer also participates.

Blue National Foundation For Chicago Herman Bundeson Claude Breener Ruth Duskin

Tonight's Highlights Radio Schedule and Guests

Radio listings show WHEC broadcasts hourly with Repository news. Programs include 7:15 Lanny Ross and Helen as guest on WJR, 9:00 Fred Allen with Andy Devine on WJR, 9:00 Eddie Cantor with Rise Stevens on WTAM, 9:30 Navy Relief with Walter Winchell, 10:00 Kay Kyser's College of Musical Knowledge, and 10:15 Great Moments in Music Premiere on WJR.

WJR Lanny Ross Helen’ Forrest Fred Allen Andy Devine WTAM Eddie Cantor Rise Stevens WHBC Walter Winchell Kay Kyser College of Musical Knowledge WABC Mutual NBC Red Columbia Mary Marlin the Goldbergs Shafter Parker Portia Jack Armstrong the O'Neill S. Army We the Abbotts Captain Midnight Dinning Sisters Tom Mix Scattergood Baines Edwin C Sum & Abner Hedda Hopper Cleve Jack Graney Frank Parker BO News Orphan Annie the World Today Lowell Thomas Amos Andy PM Fulton Lewis Fred Waring Easy Aces Ross Morgan News of the World Mr. Keen Lanny Henry King Sammy Watkins Lone Ranger Mr Meek 245 Willy Matthias Mr. Meek Cal Tinney The Mexico Dr Christian Dr. Christian Gabriel Heatter Lenny Dunham District Attorney Navy Mr. District Attorney Glenn Miller Daid Cheskin PM News World News Maj Eliot Bernie Cummins Johnny Leng ABC News Kidd Bros Vaughn Monroe Dick Stabile Lucky Millinder WHK Nbc-Red Mutual-Blue Arthur Godfrey Rise and Shine Livestock News Gaylord News Texas Jim Victor Lindlahr Pete and Joe Goodwill Mission Dane Weaver Air School Band of Today Jenny Betty Bob Merrett Ruddork Ross Johnson Millwheel Church Myrt Marge Eleanor Hanson Bercoviel Nell Vinick Wayne West Man Married Ato Melody Strings the Bartons Prescott Bright Horizon David Harum Prescott Aunt Jenny

North Ohio Reservists to Camp Perry Posts

United Press reports state selective service in Ohio will grant exemptions to reserve soldiers only when dependency is beyond reasonable doubt and critical. Enlisted reserve regular army reserve and inactive national guard are to report by end of January. northern Ohio men go to Camp Perry, central Ohioans to Fort Hayes, Columbus, southern Ohioans to Fort Thomas Kentucky.

United Press Columbus Selective Service Ohio Regular Army Reserve Inactive National Guard Selective Service Boards Camp Perry

OPM Free Molasses For Alcohol Not Rum Amid Restrictions

The Office of Price Administration bans molasses use for rum or any beverage alcohol after January 15 and limits ethyl alcohol in toiletries to 85 percent of January last year’s amount, with February reductions to 70 percent. Molasses remains vital for military explosives production. Restrictions also apply to alcohol in anti freeze shampoos tonics and perfumes.

Associated Press Washington OPM

U S Advances Reds 20 Million On Gold

The treasury has advanced 20 million dollars more to the Russian government for Russian gold to be delivered within 180 days of January 3. Previously 40 million was advanced with 30 million delivered. Funds will finance war supplies in the United States under lend lease and other materials.

Associated Press Washington Treasury

Indian cemetery found in Chile dates pre Spanish conquest

Workers unearth an ancient Indian cemetery in Chile believed to predate the Spanish conquest, suggesting a long established indigenous burial ground and prompting archaeological interest.

Chile

Anne Adams Pattern 4990 for Girls Frocks and Parade Book

A sewing pattern notice promoting Anne Adams Pattern 4990 for girls sizes 2 4 6 8 10. Describes design features a notched yoke plaid contrast Peter Pan collar back yoke princess seams and white eyelet frock with square neck sleeves and lace edging. Includes fabric yardages and ordering details with price options for pattern and book. Address The Canton Repository Pattern Department New York.

Anne Adams

Increase Noted in Job Seekers in December 1941

Canton employment security center reports December 1941 job applications rose to 1,222 from 792 in November and 809 in December 1940, while new claims spiked to 780. Job finding division placed 782 people in 1941, the highest since 1933, with 5,618 total new claims for jobless benefits that year.

Canton Tuscarawas St John M. Hayne Hayne

School Board Elects in Prairie Two District

HOLMESVILLE January 7 W R Finley named president of the Prairie two board of education Roy Patterson chosen vice president Other members include William Evans P B Moreland and Walter Arnold Mrs Pearl Martin reappointed clerk

Holmesville W. R. Finley The Prairie Two Board of Education Roy Patterson William Evans P. B. Moreland Walter Arnold Pearl Martin

Roosevelt Jr. promoted to lieutenant junior grade

Navy records show Franklin D Roosevelt Jr the President's son has moved from ensign to lieutenant junior grade after four years service and training with Harvard officers' training corps. The promotion was routine and effective January 3 following eligibility last July.

International News Service Washington Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr Roosevelt Naval Officers’ Training Corps Harvard University

Grade Teacher Hired in Bolivar

Bolivar January 7 Miss Verna H Weimer 21 of Dalton has been hired as fourth grade teacher here Mrs Herschel Moore will teach until Miss Weimer graduates from Kent State University this month

Bolivar Verna H. Weimer Dalton Herschel Moore

Scout Leaders Outline Role In Defense Program

Canton Boy Scouts and leaders adopt a civilian defense plan with citywide first aid training for scouts 14 and older. Qualified scouts will pursue firemanship merit badge as rapid mobilization plans begin. Scouters to register and sign up to direct activities during emergencies. regional executives note shortages of scoutmasters due to military calls and work changes. Clarence Shriner led the Cincinnati regional meeting.

Canton Scout Cleveland Glenn Baker Civilian Defense Office Ing Baker Akron George Green New England Ted Foley Clarence E. Shriner Cincinnati

Sales tax reports due for half year 1941

George H. Esner reminded Canton area vendors that the deadline to file sales tax reports for the last six months of 1941 without penalty is January 31. A $1 per day penalty applies for late returns. Vendors may mail to Columbus or file at Canton, Alliance, Massillon, Minerva, and Waynesburg offices during specified hours, bringing records of sales and state tax stamps.

George H. Esner Stark County Division of Sales and Excise Taxes State Department of Taxation Department of Taxation E. Gay St Columbus Canton Market Alliance City Hall Massillon Council Chamber Minerva City Hall Brown-Hawke Hardware Waynesburg

Red Cross War Fund Reaches $17 143 853

American Red Cross has raised $17,143,853 in its drive for at least $50,000,000 for its war fund. Collections of $2,000,000 were made Tuesday, including a gift of $250,000 by Mrs. George F. Baker of New York and the First National Bank trustees under terms of the will of the late financier, George F. Baker.

Associated Press Washington American Red Cross George F. Baker New York First National Bank

County Court Bans Ahead Of Business Filed In 1941

Judges of common pleas court released an annual report showing 2,628 cases disposed and 2,484 new actions filed in 1941. Domestic relations filings totaled 1,327 with 1,263 actions disposed, a net difference of 64. Paul S. Herrnstein announced the figures as assignment commissioner.

Common Pleas Court Paul S. Herrnstein

Navy Offices Ordered Open Seven Days a Week

Washington Jan 7 All bureaus boards and offices of the navy department and headquarters of the marine corps and coastguard were ordered to be open seven days a week. Secretary of the Navy Knox issued the directive in a letter to heads of offices under his jurisdiction.

United Press Washington Navy Department Marine Corps and Coastguard Secretary of the Navy Knox

Father John's Medicine for growing children’s cold resistance

The article highlights how to bolster resistance to colds in growing children. It praises Father John’s Medicine for its pure wholesome ingredients rich in vitamins A and D, essential to fight colds and help develop strong sturdy bodies.

Father John

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