This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1942
Page
3
A gasoline fueled fire damaged a double house at 916 918 3rd St SW causing about 3000 in losses. Fire crews responded at 1 27 P M, with extra help within six minutes. The blaze started when gasoline fumes in the basement near a water heater ignited, spreading to the attic.
The first 112 Repository carrier defense stamp agents who reached top sales will receive awards at a 7 p.m. meeting at The Repository. Lieut. Comm. Bob O Mathews will present the awards, underscoring the link between these 400 young agents and the armed forces. Top honors go to Robert Weber and Samuel Susie with sales of 1000 and 1225.40 dollars respectively, based on large orders and multiple notable sales since December 23.
Fire swept the west cellar and burned through interior partitions to the roof. Firemen fought the flames for over three hours and tarpaulins shielded contents. A separate stove fire at 710 Robinson SE caused considerable damage. hot coals in a partition smoldered later. False alarm at 5th street. no fire at 818 Halter Court NW.
Berliners report in the Berliner Boersen Zeitung that Russians held numerical superiority and outmaneuvered German withdrawal plans in the Russian winter. The piece notes German troops suffered extreme cold, with food frozen and gear unusable, while Siberian winter troops pressed the advance. Dr. Sertorius, a German commentator, calls recent Russian victories significant though not greater than summer battles.
The central division round table for scoutmasters commissioners and troop committeemen will be held at First Presbyterian church Thursday at 7 30 p m James Bryant assistant district commissioner will be in charge Troop A of the host church will demonstrate an opening and closing ceremony for troop meetings It originated by the troops staff Round table problems to be discussed include the operation of the troop leaders council Scrapbooks and craft projects including a pine cone worry bird and linoleum block carvings were displayed at a scout Cubbers round table Tuesday night in Lowell Reformed church Fifteen cubmasters and den dads and mothers were present Carl Hope field commissioner was in charge The relation of the parents to the presentation of awards in cubbing was discussed and it was decided to adhere strictly to the policy of requiring a parent to be on hand to present badges or other awards to the cubs A E Schweitzer cubmaster of Pack 15 gave a report on the cubbing pow wow recently held in Youngstown.
Columbus Jan 14 Methodists from 36 states, about 170 leaders, met for a four day National Methodist Institute session to adjust programs for war. Rev Harold Case urged Christian teaching to curb youth escapism and instability, calling war a perilous thrill for youth.
Thirteen ministers from the Canton United Lutheran Pastoral Association attended a worship service and Holy Communion at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Middlebranch Road. Rev H G Blickensderfer preached on Proving God while Rev Tom H Niemensen assisted. Rev D L Morley gave an address on Periscopes. Women of the host church served dinner. A Lenten retreat is planned for Feb 10 at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Stark County Foremen's club members witnessed Waukesha inventor Russell E. Oakes perform demos at Swiss Country club. He showcased a wire cage over a butter plate to keep coats clean and a detachable peas scoop for knives, claiming his “Goofy Gadget Genius” skills improve dining with simple tools.
For mer American Vice Consul Kings ley W. Hamilton of Wooster Ohio is interned in the British consul general's residence at Saigon Indo China Swiss authorities informed the state department.
In Columbus the Ohio State Fair managers opened a two day session with Agricul ture Director John T Brown assigning dates for the state and county fairs. He said fairs would be held as usual to maintain morale and interest in agriculture amid war. The Ashley Delaware county fair is expected July 15 18 and the schedule runs through October with area residents J E Holm and Ed S Wil attending.
Rex Mc Connell of 2827 4th St NW and Von Black of East Sparta are named as officers with Rex Mc Connell serving as son president and secretary respectively, with Mc Connell noted as eastern Ohio representative for Billboard theater trade magazine.
In a common pleas court filing Roy A. Hibmer of Kenton seeks 1,729,404 in damages and refunds from West Ohio Gas Co claiming about 18,000 customers in the Kenton Lima and Wapakoneta region received mixed instead of natural gas from January 1, 1929, to December 31 last year.
Wilbert Cunningham son of Howard Cunningham of Louisville enrolls at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago.
It is generally acknowledged that the best way to fight colds is to build strong bodily resistance. Father John’s Medicine has 85 years of use. It is a strength building medicine not a temporary treatment. It eases symptoms and helps the body throw off the cold. The medicine is pure nutritive wholesome and rich in vitamins A and D.
An Ohio physician Dr F M Edwards promoted Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe vegetable remedy to cleanse bowels and stimulate liver bile for better digestion. Advertisers urge testing the product tonight with prices 15¢ 30¢ 60¢.
Judy Ann Gauze three month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Dwight Gauze of RD 5 Canton Bolivar d to be brought home this afternoon from Children's hospital Akron where late Tuesday night an open safety pin lodged in her throat was removed. Attending nurses said the infant stood the operation splendidly and her condition was favorable enough for discharge today. Since swallowing the pin a week ago she had been under close observation by several physicians before deciding to take her to Akron for the surgery.
Lehman High School Rally club meets Thursday at 8 p m in the school auditorium. Jim Snyder, head basketball coach, will show film of Ohio University games at Madison Square Garden last year and discuss Lehman’s schedule. Dr A H Sirak, club board member, presides. The club aims to boost parental interest in Lehman student body and faculty activities.
Harold E. Kuhn a local attorney and major in the officers reserve of the United States Army departed Monday for Fort Bragg North Carolina. He is stationed with the reserve officers during the current orders.
The local branch of the Workmen's Benefit Fund pledged its members to vigorous support of America's war efforts. Sixty thousand members nationwide promised similar backing. Defense Savings Bonds Series F totaling $50,000 were purchased by the nation’s branches as the yearly maximum.
Special report by Joyce W. Ross, state examiner, filed with the county auditor states Stark County is due 5544.55 from various bonding companies for balances on depository bonds protecting deposits in the Canton bank. The Canton bank closed on February 16, 1931, with $149,856.58 in an active account and $300,000 in an inactive account, both protected by surety bonds.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.