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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1942
Page
6
J Wayne Grunder of RD 1 Waynesburg sues Duffey Trucking Co Monroe Mich for 6025 in personal injuries arising from an incident in Canton Common Pleas Court.
Divorce petitions allege extreme cruelty for Nellie Sells and Benjamin Sells of Brewster, and gross neglect plus extreme cruelty for Ann Moretta and Frank Moretta of 1471 Allen Ave SE. Ortha Pentek sues Louis C. Pentek for gross neglect, Ruth Estella Leister sues Robert D. Leister of Junction City for imprisonment, and Enid J. Leech of RD 1 East Canton cites extreme cruelty.
Divorces granted for a list of individuals including George from Cora Lyman Nellie G from Charles J Roush Helen from John Warfel Oma from Elsworth L Amos Margaret from Jack Papa Doris Pearl from Paul M Der Myrtle from Harry Smith Roy C from Alma Darlington Morris from Sylvia Cooper Marie H from Louis D Daniels Richard from Mary Stock burger Mary Ellen from Walter B Vick Permilla from Herbert Currie Robert from Mary Blaine Bertha L from Clarence L Newton Alfred A from Amelia Jane Rohrig.
The notice lists several marriage license applications including Basile Mahrides aged 19 of 2346 14th St NE and Josephine Perez aged 20. William Bush 20 of 1023 Colonial Blvd NE and Patricia Byrer 20 of 1445 17th St NW. Donald A Morrison 34 of Brewster and Annabelle Adkins 28 of Brewster. Arthur M Gremminger 19 of Canton RD 2 and Bernice Fay Von Gunten 20 of 909 Tuscarawas St W. Dale Taylor 20 of Massillon and Alice Mae Brett 19 of RD 4. Claude Worley Jr 33 of Akron and Eunice Helen Lucas 28 of 933 Linwood Ave SW.
A string of birth notices lists numerous families and locations in Canton and surrounding areas. Names include Groenke, Zupp, Owen, Schwartzhoff, Estock, Mohler, Baxter, Heavner, Mercier, Spaulding, Fehn, Eaver, Roof, Conley, Robbins, Dented, Rowland, and De dent. Each entry notes a birth on January 10 through January 12 with Mercy referenced for some.
The message urges rapid industrial output to boost bearings and steel production. It emphasizes not letting the armed forces down and challenges workers, especially the men, to increase production as a key victory effort. It frames bearings as essential wartime mobility for planes tanks ships and trucks.
A 10 day furlough is granted to a man living with his parents Mr. and Mrs. George J. Koehler of 143 Park SW. He recently completed a medical technician course at Fitzsimons General Hospital in Denver.
Pvt Harvey R. Woll informs his mother Mrs J K Woll of 915 27th St NE that he is safe in Hawaii. The message confirms his status and provides a personal update from the service member.
Navarre and High SW unveils Super- Power tires promising eighty percent more mileage. Local shop touts improved tread life and traction. Promotion targets daily drivers and fleet customers with introductory offers.
Navy Mothers club will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Sanitary Milk hall 801 Cherry Ave NE. The club is open to mothers whose sons are members of the navy or marine corps.
Mrs. LeRoy Elliott of 723 Linwood Ave SW is recovering in Mt. Sinai Hospital Cleveland from a major operation performed last Wednesday.
The Jewish Center music appreciation group will meet Thursday at 9 p.m. to hear preludes from Wagner Lohengrin Acts I and III and parts of Die Gotterdammerung, plus Liszt Les Preludes and Symphonic Poem No. 3.
Home Furniture ad promotes inlaid linoleum from 89 cents and carpet and broadloom starting at 1.95. Located at 401 Market Street, with phone 28407, advertising free installation and specialized flooring options.
Dr Edward M Feiman will speak on The Doctor in The Local Defense Picture at the weekly Temple Luncheon Round Table meeting in the Courtland hotel. Rabbi Charles B Latz will preside.
A petition signed by about 60 people asked the council to declare Michael pf Sw as an eastbound one way street. The request was referred to the traffic committee.
City council committee favors Mercy hospital request to build an underpass beneath 8th street NW from the hospital to the new nurses home on the north curb. Construction to be approved and supervised by the city engineer. Otis Gillespie Radio Service. 229 Cleve NW. Dial 6891 Adv.
Canton branch of the National Slovak Gymnastic Union Sokol invites all for a dance at Slovak hall on 1814 Henry Ave SW Saturday night. Jack Chismar's orchestra will provide music with proceeds aiding Defense Savings bonds purchases. the branch recently bought $500 of the securities. Birthday Cakes $1.00. Rose Baking Co., 23306. Adv.
A traffic dispute stalled at 8th St and Belden Ave NE with the resolution referred to the traffic committee for review and action.
The Optimissus club will convene Friday at 12 30 p m at Hol Guerns for its regular business session.
Beverly Ann Ruffner, 20 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Ruffner of 1009 Ninth Street Northeast, received first aid at Aultman hospital after a fall broke a glass dish she carried, causing deep lacerations to her right hand.
I B Evans of 211 Young Street reports to police a battery charger was stolen from the rear of his home recently.
Kodak announces Kodacolor film available soon in all popular sizes at the Camera Shop located at 531 North Market. This retail alert invites photographers to prepare for the new color film rollout with immediate local access.
Theft of spare tire assemblies reported to police Tuesday by C. C. Shaffer of 2814 6th st SW who said his tire was taken from in front of his residence and Edward M. Hensel of 3017 6th st SW who said his tire was taken Monday night from the intersection of 6th st and Ingram ave SW.
Summonses issued on charges of disregarding stop signs to Philander P. Milligan of RD 1 Richville rd and Edward S. Schorsten of 2711 12th St SW.
David N. McDonald, 29, with no permanent address, was charged with petty larceny Monday by Patrolmen Don Bole and Chester Wiseman. The alleged theft involved a man's wrist watch taken earlier from a residence at 2020 Mahoning Road NE, according to police reports.
Ohio AAA chairman Elmer F. Krause dismissed a proposal by Master Farmer O A Dobbins of Cedarville to end federal subsidies. Dobbins called the move patriotic, arguing subsidies total $500 million yearly, while Krause said farmers would need ongoing advice and aid to meet government production goals. He noted parity prices now exist and some farmers should consider leaving the trade if unprofitable.
Lieut Com Gene Tunney will visit the U S navy recruiting station in the old post office building in Cleveland January 19 20 and 21 to interview applicants for enlistment as chief petty officers in the U S naval reserve for duty as physical instructors. Selected applicants aged 21 to 33 with degrees in physical education from approved colleges are considered. no boxing instructors are interviewed. Unmarried men receive preference. Each applicant must submit college transcript a small photo and a birth certificate.
Second Lieut. Robert W. Dickerson of Lakeside is selected by the Army Air Corps for pilot training at Keesler Field. He attended the Air Corps Technical School there and will report for physical examination at the New Orleans air base while retaining his officer rank.
Wendell Willkie told Americans to live Spartan lives to support a $750,000 drive for modernizing St. Vincent's hospital. He warned the war would be won the hard way, urging frugality, thrift, duty, and sacrifice to meet the President’s program and defend democracy after failures in Manchuria, Ethiopia, and Czechoslovakia.
A compact retail note highlights a wool mackinaw line including soft fleecy topcoats and boys ear muff caps. Sleeveless sweaters and sheep lined mitts are offered in all sizes along with dress gloves and wool body jackets with leather sleeves priced around 95 cents to 4.65 dollars.
A brief item notes Hickey Freeman suits displayed for sale with pricing and stock details. The short paragraph provides catalog references and item numbers, indicating a retail listing in a period newspaper.
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