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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1942

Page

10

Vote Delay on Clerk Ordinance and Police Car Purchase

The council second reading of an ordinance to appoint two stenographers and two clerks in the police department was blocked again by five members as they refused to suspend rules for final action. Chief Clark and Safety Director Bauhof sought the new clerks to support a new filing system, while the police and fire committee endorsed funds to buy seven new police cars, trading in five cruisers for a total cash outlay of $6,000. The Canton League of Women Voters also urged funding in the appropriation ordinance for three policewomen.

George Hostetter Wilbur Cooper G. C. McGrew George Hardwick Anthony Rosetti Elmer E. Clark Ralph Bauhof Police and Fire Committee Council Canton League of Women Voters

Make Your Car Last Longer When Auto Is Hard To Start

In this fourth Wilkie column a veteran automotive reporter advises motorists to check battery charge and spark plugs when engines refuse to start. Ensure battery terminals are tight, inspect spark plug points, and if needed get a tow or service station battery replacement.

David J. Wilkie

Ministers Hear Review Of Palmer Book At Stark Tuscarawas Meet

About 35 ministers attended the January Stark Tuscarawas Methodist Ministers Book Club meeting at First Methodist church. Rev Ralph M Gray reviewed Palmer's Come Let Us Worship. Rev Harold W Ewing led discussions on Conducting Worship Services. Rev J Floyd McQueen presided. A joint meeting with Canton and Stark County Ministerial Association is set for February 9 at First Methodist church.

Stark-Tuscarawas Methodist Ministers Book Club First Methodist Church Ralph M Gray East Canton Palmer Harold W. Ewing Christ Community Methodist Church J. Floyd McQueen Massillon Chub Canton Stark County

Gulls Nest in Colonies Among Varieties

The smallest and largest gull varieties nest together in mixed colonies, showing social nesting behavior and shared space. Researchers note that colony structure accommodates diverse body sizes while providing protection and resource access. This pattern highlights adaptability across gull species in coastal ecosystems.

Sale Date Advanced For Vehicle Stamps

Federal use tax stamps for motor vehicle and power boat owners will go on sale this week, moved up from Jan. 26 to Feb. 1 to prevent crowding. Postmaster Elsaesser awaits supplies from Cleveland and notes stamps cost 2.09 for a year until July 1 when 5.00 stickers replace them. boat stamps vary by craft size up to 200.

Treasury Department Internal Revenue Louis J. Elsaesser Cleveland

First Week's Essays Near 100 Submissions in Contest

Nearly 100 entries arrive in the first week of The Repository fifth annual news essay contest. Pupils focus on war themes, reflecting patriotism, with a 250 word limit and a Wednesday midnight deadline. Weekly prizes total 30 dollars in U. S. Defense Savings Stamps.

Repository America U. S. Defense

Child Recovers After Glass In Throat Ordeal

Mary Josephine Moeglin ten month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Hubert Moeglin of 716 13th St NW survived a Christmas scare when a piece of broken ornament lodged between two larynx bones. Surgeons at Children's Hospital Akron removed the foreign matter after six X ray plates failed to locate it. The operation, a laryngoscopy, proved a Christmas miracle for the family as the child smiles again at home.

Mary Josephine Hubert Moeglin 13Th St NW Children’s Hospital Akron

City to survey garden tract lands for summer war gardens

City lands were to be surveyed by the council in a move suggested by Councilman George Hostetter to identify areas for summer war gardens as requested by the President. The survey was sent to the service director, and land set aside would be allocated to local families by the welfare director under the resolution.

George Hostetter

Hepburn to wed Boston physician's daughter

Dr. Robert Hepburn aged 28 of Hartford has filed intentions to marry Miss Susanna Floyd aged 22, daughter of Dr. Cleaveland Floyd, a Back Bay physician, as reported from Boston. The groom is brother of actress Katharine Hepburn.

Robert Hepburn Boston Hartford, Conn Katharine Hepburn Susanna Floyd Cleaveland Floyd Back Bay Boston City Hall

Louisville Youth Group Elects New Leader in Stark County

Bennett Hahn of Louisville was chosen to replace Karl Lehr as president of the Stark County Christian Youth council at Crystal Park Methodist church. New officers named include Charles Reynolds as vice president, Henrietta Sprouse as secretary and treasurer, and Lois Barr as assistant. Installation was led by Orville W. Briner of the Town and County Y M C A. Jack R. McCahan spoke on Labor Unions after the business session. Karl Lehr presided. next meeting set for Feb 9.

Bennett Hahn Louisville Karl Lehr Stark County Christian Youth Council Crystal Park Methodist Church Charles Reynolds Henrietta Sprouse Lois Barr Orville W. Briner Town and Country Jack R. McCahan Edward Thorn Canton Federation of Labor

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