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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1942

Page

22

Common Pleas Court Filings In Canton Area

The Day In Canton reports divorce petitions and restraining order actions. Petitions filed include Horace G Yocum versus sheriff Dick France for a restraining order. Other filings show cases of wilful absence and gross neglect between listed spouses and individuals in Alliance and Massillon areas.

Common Pleas Court Horace G. Yocum Massillon Dick France Robert B. Keating Union Ave SW Helen E. Keating Pearl Mable Sapsford Shanabrook Ave NW Floyd Myron Sapsford Curtis Walters 14Th St SE Claudia Walters 8Th St SE Ara Irene Butler Alliance Eugene B. Butler

Marriage License Applications Filed in Massillon Area

Charles William Kraus 25 of 3205 9th st SW and Patricia Catherine Hand 20 of 801 Troy pl NW. William J. Gore 26 of RD 2 Massillon and Miriam E. Kelley 24 of Massillon. Kenneth Witt 22 of Massillon and Florence Martin 24 of Massillon. Edward J. Cordray 25 of 1929 Ohio are NE and Nina Welch 21 of Massillon. Vincent P. New 25 of Alliance and Arleen Fox 22 of Alliance. Curtis D. McGinnis 26 of Massillon and Eleanor Rice 25 of Massillon.

Charles William Kraus 9Th St Patricia Catherine Hand Troy Pl William J. Gore Massillon Miriam E. Kelley Kenneth Witt Florence Martin Edward J. Cordray Ohio Nina Welch Vincent P. New Alliance

Marriage Licenses Granted to Gore Kelley and Hoover Fullerton

William J. Gore and Miriam E. Kelley receive marriage license. Lawrence C. Hoover and Kath leen A. Fullerton granted license.

William J. Gore Miriam E. Kelley Lawrence C. Hoover Kathleen A. Fullerton

Invited To State Parley On Ohio Engineers Meet

County Engineer Luther K. Zerbe and deputies received invitations to attend the County Engineers association of Ohio convention in Columbus on January 12 and 13. The meeting will review finance and legislation issues, the war’s impact on transportation, and the county engineer’s role in the current emergency.

Luther K. Zerbe County Engineers Association of Ohio Columbus

Jolly Burns Club To Meet This Saturday Evening

The Jolly Burns club will gather at 7 30 p m on Saturday in Western Union hall for a regular meeting and social event.

Jolly Burns Club Western Union Hall

Robert Miller Not Same As Soldier Case In Canton Story

A clarification states the Robert Miller mentioned Monday in a Canton soldiers stranded at McKeesport, PA story is not the Robert Miller from 1635 Bank of SW. The Rose Baking Co. ad references birthday cakes at $1.00.

Robert Miller Canton McKeesport, Pa Bank of

Return After Furloughs

Pvt. Ernest Smith returns to Camp Wheeler Georgia after a three day visit with his parents Mr and Mrs John Smith of Waco Private Richard Evans son of Mr and Mrs Frank Evans of North Canton returns to Camp Shelby where he serves as a radio specialist.

Ernest Smith Camp Wheeler John Smith Waco Richard Evans Frank Evans North Canton Camp Shelby

Man Suffers Facial Injuries After Residence Altercation

Hiram Thorley of 1267 Clinton Ave SW suffered lacerations to his right hand and contusions to the face and nose in a Wednesday altercation at his residence when a door glass was shattered. He received treatment at Aultman Hospital.

Hiram Thorley Clinton Ave Aultman Hospital

Used Cars Hurry at Ewing Chevrolet Deal

Ewing Chevrolet at 929 Cleveland N announces a practical used car sale with limited availability. Act quickly to secure a vehicle described as nearly new.

Ewing Chevrolet Cleveland N

Exchange Club Meeting Friday at Courtland Hotel

The Exchange Club will hold its weekly meeting Friday at 11 45 a m in the Courtland hotel.

Exchange Exchange Club Courtland Hotel

Driver Fined and Jailed for DUI in Cleveland

Luther Ray Turvey of Cleveland, 37, was fined 50 dollars and costs, sentenced to three days in jail, and barred from driving for six months by Municipal Judge Gordon J. Burris on a DUI charge. He was arrested Tuesday.

Luther Ray Turvey Cleveland Gordon J. Burris

Disturbance leads to charges against Percy Leach

Percy F. Leach, 36, of 204 Walnut Ave SE, was charged with intoxication and destruction of property after a disturbance at 314 2nd St SE in which a window was broken. Police reported the incident on Wednesday.

Percy F. Leach Walnut Ave SE 2Nd St SE

Carpet and Linoleum Deals at Home Furniture

Local ad promotes laid carpet and linoleum with inlaid options from 89 cents, broadloom starting at 1.95. Store at 401 Market Street shares specials with phone 28407 for Home Furniture.

Canton man fined on reckless driving and plate charge

Maurice Brewer, 43, of RD 3 Canton, was fined 10 and costs for reckless driving and 10 and costs for improper license plates by Judge Gordon J. Burr is in municipal court Wednesday. He was arrested December 16.

Maurice Brewer RD 3 Canton Gordon J. Burris

Rabbi to Speak on Faith at McKinley Avenue Temple

Rabbi Charles B. Latz will discuss Faith Misunderstood and Handicapped at Friday 7 45 p m services at McKinley Avenue Temple. Grace Garver will sing with Philip Hodel as accompanist. Temple Youth to meet Sunday morning for business and program. Samuel Edlow to speak at religious school services with Erwin Hecht presiding.

Charles B. Latz McKinley Avenue Grace Garver Philip Hodel Temple Samuel Edlow Erwin Hecht

Advanced In Navy Rating

William Walton Jarrell Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Jarrell of Springfield, completes advanced training in the Navy rating. He earned distinctions during the program and is assigned to duties aboard a ship in the Atlantic fleet.

Navy William Walton Jarrell Jr W. W. Jarrell

Victory slogan drives wartime mobilization rhetoric

A terse wartime exhortation emphasizes total effort with every extra Timken bearing and each ton of TIMKEN steel as essential to victory over Hitler and Hirohito, urging no interference in the push toward triumph.

Hitler Hirohito

Navy advances Chelsea hospital apprentice to first class

Navy officials announced today that 802 Fultoard NW has been advanced to the rating of hospital apprentice first class at Chelsea Massachusetts. An advertisement notes New New Cars but offers late model cars that look and run like new from J and J Motors at 12th and Cherry NE.

Fultoard Chelsea Mass Navy J & J Motors 12Th & Cherry

Shara Torah Announces Friday and Sunday Services

Shara Torah congregation schedules bi weekly Friday night services at 8 15 p m in the synagogue led by Rabbi Isadore Fine and Cantor Henry L Rackoff. Sunday school class meets Sunday at 10 30 a m and the Women s Bible class gathers Monday at 2 p m at Mrs Morris Reiter s home 1356 Woodland Ave NW.

Shara Torah Shara Torah Congregation Isadore Fine Henry L. Rackoff Morris Reiter Woodland

Bowen fined for leaving scene in municipal court

Robert Bowen aged 47 of 1008 13th Street NE faced a $25 fine plus costs and a $50 fine plus costs in municipal court for leaving the scene of an accident. Municipal Judge Gordon J. Burris suspended Bowen’s driving rights for one year. Bowen was arrested December 18.

Gordon J. Burris Robert Bowen 13Th St NE Bowen

Faces Theft Charge Involves Local Resident

Jake Cornelison twenty of RD 1 was arrested Wednesday night by Detectives Ray Barrett and John C Everett on a petty larceny charge connected to several thefts at the residence of Dr William Brogdon RD 1 where he was employed Police said Cornelison admitted taking a wrist watch a .22 caliber target pistol and a spare tire pawned at a Cleveland loan office

Jake Cornelison RD 1 Ray Barrett John C. Everett William Brogdon Cornelison Cleveland

Violin and Theory Instruction by Richard Oppenheim

Violin and theory lessons offered by Richard Oppenheim in room 11 at Kresge Arcade. Contact dial 2 3087 for details.

Richard Oppenheim Kresge Arcade Dial

Fined $50 In Accident Case

Kenneth Morgan a 19 year old from Richville Road RD 1 was fined 50 dollars and costs and had driving rights suspended for six months after being found guilty of leaving the scene of an accident on December 17 in municipal court.

Kenneth Morgan Richville Rd RD 1

Fall injury treated after icy sidewalk slip on Market near 2nd

Mrs Eleanor Cramer of Terrace Road NW sustained a left leg injury Wednesday afternoon when she slipped on an icy sidewalk on Market area near 2nd Street SE. She received first aid at Aultman Hospital.

Eleanor Cramer Terrace Rd Market Are S 2Nd St SE Aultman Hospital

Wrong address listed in Elefante murder witness report

Police corrected the address of witness Charles Pucci in the Elefante murder case. Pucci reportedly resides at 808 7th St NW rather than 929 Cherry Ave SE as previously listed.

Charles Pucci Joseph Elefante 7Th St Cherry

Solovox Shipment Arrives at Hahn and Co

Solovox shipment just arrived from Hahn and Co at 3rd and Cleve. Place your order now and secure one before stock runs out. Immediate pickup or delivery options available through Hahn and Co.

Solovox Hahn & Co 3Rd & Cleve N.adv

Stansbery Safe Reported With Pacific Fleet

Max A. Stansbery son of Loyal L. and Mrs Stansbery of 1747 Superior NE is reported safe with the Pacific fleet in Hawaii.

Pacific Max A. Stansbery Loyal L. Stansbery Superior Hawaii

Osteopaths Hear Dr Keckler At Akron Meeting

Dr J W Keckler spoke on interpretations of laboratory blood findings during the Akron District Osteopathic Society dinner at Mrs June Wolfe's Massillon home. He stood in for Dr E H Webster of Marietta who could not attend. The auxiliary held a business session and played bridge.

Keckler J. W. Keckler Akron District Osteopathic Society June Wolfe Massillon E. H. Webster Marietta

Furniture Bargains For Cash At Glick's Store

Local ad notes cash sales only at Glick's Furniture, 1320 West Tusc. Open doors with bold bargains on home furnishings and decor items.

Glick’s Tusc

Cruiser Club Honors Two at Stark County gathering

Norman Lutz and H. W. Poor man were honored at an informal birthday party on Wednesday night as members of the Stark County Cabin Cruiser club met at Sanit ary Milk hall. Committees for the next three months were appointed.

Cruiser Club Norman Lutz H. W. Poorman Stark County Cabin Cruiser Club Sanitary Milk Hall

Stark County Milk Producers Association Meeting Notice

Special notice to members announces the annual meeting of the Stark County Milk Producers Association on January 10 at 12 45 p m in the High School Auditorium Louisville Ohio adv

Stark County Milk Producers’ Association Louisville Ohio

Fined On Firearms Charge in City Scuffle

Leroy C. Johnson aged 39 of 426 10th street SE was fined 25 dollars and costs by Judge Gordon J. Burris for discharging firearms in the city after a Wednesday arrest at 8 p m following a residence scuffle in which Oscar Oglesby aged 29 of 322 10th street SE sustained a bullet wound.

Leroy C. Johnson 10Th St SE Gordon J. Burris Oscar Oglesby

Vague Injury Report From Mercy Hospital

The report notes injuries to two individuals described as Negroes who were treated at Mercy hospital for a right forearm condition. Details on cause, incident, or names are not provided in the fragment.

Mercy Hospital

Ryder Couple Welcome Daughter at 465 12th Street SE

Mr and Mrs William Ryder announce the birth of a daughter at their home 465 12th Street SE on January 5 with the naming not specified in the notice.

William Ryder 12Th St SE

Return to Camp Friday for Pvt Bardwell

Pvt. James J. Bardwell leaves Friday for Fort Barrancas Florida after a 10 day furlough spent with his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Bardwell of 1008 Dartmouth SW.

James J. Bardwell Fort Barrancas Fla Joseph Bardwell Dartmouth

Daylight saving time debate pits President power against Congress

Washington January eight. Congress agrees on a form of daylight saving time but clashes over implementation. The Senate approved a bill granting the president up to two hours shift in a single zone, while the House favors a mandatory one hour change nationwide during the war. The Interstate Commerce Committee backs a House bill limiting changes to one hour.

United Press Washington Congress House Senate Interstate Commerce Committee

Baltimore and Ohio employees adopt voluntary savings plan

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co. approves a voluntary savings plan deducting Defense Savings Stamps and Bonds from employees pay. E. J. Crampton reports 100 local employees will receive forms to record their chosen deduction. Deductions begin the first pay period in February.

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co E. J. Crampton Canton Crampton

State sales tax receipts rise to 60 million by year end

Columbus January 8. Sales tax receipts for the week ending December 27 totaled 1 330 023, bringing the total collected to 60 618 772. State Treasurer Ebright reported the 1940 total was 50 508 666.

International News Service Columbus Ebright

Telephone number for tax queries in Canton

Postmaster Louis J. Elsaesser notes many citizens struggle to find the Internal Revenue Office phone number in Canton. The number is 2-8690 and it appears under U. S. Government Internal Revenue Office 201 Cleveland Ave SW in the directory.

Canton Bureau of Internal Revenue U. S Internal Revenue Ofc Clevave Louis J. Elsaesser Post Office

Lindbergh Arrives in Capital to Discuss War Role

Charles A. Lindbergh lands in Washington from Boston likely to meet with War Department officials about a potential return to duty in the Army Air Corps. He notes he cannot discuss his purpose, amid ongoing scrutiny of his antiwar activities and the defense effort.

Lindbergh International News Service Washington Charles A. Lindbergh Boston War Department Army Air Corps Stimson

Kelland Sees World Hope In Ballot Box

Clar ence Buddington Kelland urged American cattlemen that the world’s hope rests in ballot boxes. Speaking at the American National Livestock association convention in Salt Lake City he framed politics as a duty in wartime, stressing fair governance and avoiding partisan politics while urging citizens to engage in public service.

Kelland Associated Press Salt Lake City America Clarence Buddington Kelland Republican National Committee American National Livestock Association

Comedy Duo to Headline Grand Burlesque Show

The Stinkey Fields and Shor ty McAllister comedy team will headline the Grand theater Friday as the 1942 burlesque season opens. Mac Dennison joins Stella Mills Broadway Baby Doll Margie Dill and Leone Thurston as the main attractions with Saunders and De Haven providing a special song. Daily matinees and evening shows continue with Saturday midnight performances.

Stinkey” Fields Shorty McAllister Grand Theater Mac Dennison Stella Mills Baby Doll Margie Dill Leone Thurston Saunders de Haven

Playmates at the Palace with Kay Kyser and John Barrymore

Kyser and Barrymore play themselves in a spoof of their quirks, with Kyser’s band delivering lively numbers and Barrymore seeking a publicity fix via a Shakespeare festival stunt. The bill also features Anne Shirley and others in a Cinderella mood romance.

Kay Kyser Ginny Simms Lupe Velez Anne Shirley Charles Coburn the Palace John Barrymore Kyser Barrymore Shalkaenaar ER RT Patsy Kelly Lupe Valez James Craig Anne Coburn Craig Dennis R. Smith

Ohio institute trains civilians to lead defense councils

Graduates of Ohio State University's civilian and industrial protection institute told local governments to push their defense councils from paper to practice. Director Joseph Deutschle warned that 50 to 60 percent of certified Ohio councils are still inactive. He noted 18 tons of bombs could disrupt the Mahoning valley and urged rapid formation of working units under state authority. Ralph Stone criticized apathy toward defense councils statewide.

United Press Columbus Ohio Institute of Civilian and Industrial Protection Joseph Deutschle Office of Civilian Defense Fifth Corps Ohio Canada Mahoning Valley State Defense Council Deutschle Ohio State University Ralph Stone American Legion

Job total drops 237 in Massillon plants

Massillon employers report 7,224 workers on 36 plants payrolls for the week ending Jan 6, a drop of 237 from the prior week. The figure compares with 7,461 the previous week and 6,661 in the same period of 1941, per the Chamber of Commerce.

Massillon Chamber of Commerce

Army and Navy Call Up Civilian Pilots

Thousands of veterans of the civilian pilot training program were ordered to join the army or navy air forces. Brigadier General Donald H Connolly said the choice of service rests with the graduate, who had pledged to apply for armed air training if needed. The CPT program begun in 1939 has produced about 60,000 pilots with 35 to 200 hours, and expected to reach 70,000 by July 1.

Army Navy Donald H. Connolly Civil Aeronautics

State relief costs drop by seven million in 1941

Columbus Jan 8 State Welfare Director Sherwood estimated that Ohio's 1941 relief bill would total 17 000 000 a decrease of about 7 000 000 from 24 399 650 spent in 1940 due to higher employment and wartime expenditure.

United Press Columbus Sherwood Ohio

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