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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1942

Page

12

Laugh Clinic bowing on WHBEC Wednesday at 3:30

A new radio variety show Laugh Clinic written and produced by Jimmy Dooley debuts Wednesday at 3 30 PM over WHBEC with a Canton cast including Patricia Stambach Dez Ward Babs Chmel Martin Alexander and Gil Kriegel. The program aims to lift war weary spirits with music and comedy.

WHBEC Jimmy Dooley Canton Radio Martin Alexander Dez Ward Babs Chmel Patricia Stambach WHBC Little Theater Gil Kriegel

Tonight's Highlights and Hourly Broadcast Schedule

Tonight's schedule lists hourly broadcasts including a 8:15 basketball game Mc Kinley versus Lehman on WHBC. 9:00 We The People with Capt. Winkler returns. 9:30 Fibber Mc Gee and Molly on WTAM. 10:00 Bob Hope with Edward Everett Horton guest on WTAM. 10:15 Gov John W Bricker discusses state defense activities. 10:30 Red Skelton on WTAM.

John W. Bricker WBNS Columbus WHIZ Zanesville WADC Akron WFMJ Youngstown WHIO Dayton WCKY Cincinnati WTOL Toledo WGAR Cleveland WHK Ee Qpreciare WHBC WTAM WABC Mutual Enon NBC Red Mutual Blue Columbia Ann Fulton Lewis David Cheskin Mary Martin Shafter Parker Portia Jack Armstrong the Goldbergs Abbotte Midnight O’neills Betty Tom Mix Scattergood Baines Paul Sullivan Pinner Lum Abner Dorothy Kilgallen Jack Graney Lowell Thomas the World Today Fred Waring Easy Amos Andy Rio News of the World Mr Keen Lanny Ross Any Fonds Today Burns & Allen Heir Relen Menken Helen Menken Westerfield Band Johnny Cugat Lehman Horace Reidt Meet Our Navy Bob Burns McKinley Horace Heidt Meet Your Navy Rob Burnsee Lehman Gabriel Heatter Nation Morton Gould Bob Hope Glenn WWHK Mutual Nbc-Red Columbia Rise Arthur Godfrey Gaylord News Pete and Joe Victor Lindlahr Goorwill Jane Weaver Air School Band of Today Aunt Jenny Betty Bob Bess Johnson Mark Dennis Betty Crocker Hitler Myrt Marge Eleanor Hanson Werenreeneinee B.S. Bercovict Mary Marlin Bercovier Buddy Clark Marvin Arnold Mann the Bartons Prescott Bright Horizon David Harum Prescott Jenny Kate Smith Helen Trent the Limited Ac Wayne West Pern Young Dr Malone Joyce Jordan Fletcher Wiley Kate Hopkins Renfro Valley the O'Neills Edwins Hedda Hopper Frank Parker Andy Lanny Ross Red Cross Red Cross Mr. Meek Christian Dr Christian Fred Allen Fred Allen Glenn Miller Maj. Eliot Alvino Rey Vaughn Monroe WJR We the People Capt Winkler Fibber McGee and Molly Edward Everett Horton Red Skelton

Citizens for Victory announced on CBS merger night

At 6 15 over CBS Clark M Eichelberger director of Citizens for Victory will report the merger of the Council for Democracy and the Committee to Defend America forming the new group Citizens for Victory Ellery Queen is on air in an empty studio More than 200 name bands nationwide volunteer for U S O entertainment for soldiers Jimmy Dorsey plans to add fourth trombone and trumpet Lloyd Gilliam Sammy Kay band rushed to hospital with acute appendicitis Marion Loveridge 11 year old patriotic singer to leave hospital soon and rejoin Olivia Santora the champion boy yodeler Your Hit Parade replaces cash prizes with Defense Savings Stamps.

CBS Clark M. Eichelberger Citizens For Victory Council For Democracy Committee To Defend America Ellery Queen United States Jimmy Dorsey Lloyd Gilliam Sammy Kay Marion Loveridge Olivia Santora

Paving Proposal on Gambrinus Road Sw

City council member James Zeno urged paving Gambrinus road SW from Navarre road to the south city limits. The measure, referred to Streets and Alleys, cites $4,250 spent last year on maintenance and the road’s importance for defense industries. City Engineer John Shisler to prepare plans and cost estimates, while Paul G. Weber to pursue right of way. Pending committee report.

Gambrinus Rd Navarre Rd James Zeno Zeno John A. Shisler Paul G. Weber

Ford's Research Finds Method To Use Cheap Ore

Henry Ford announced a study on low grade iron ore that yields a ductile corrosion resistant magnetic iron via electrolysis. The team worked in Michigan upper peninsula deposits and plans a Rouge pilot plant to produce iron powder for powder metallurgy and precision gears in a single press.

Ford International News Service Detroit Henry Ford Michigan Upper Peninsula The Rouge

$100,000,000 Civilian Defense Authorization Passes Congress

The Associated Press reports final congressional approval for a $100 million civilian defense authorization. House Republicans failed to block it, sending the bill to the conference committee, with La Guardia, civilian defense director, among those affected. Senate swiftly approved by voice vote.

The Associated Press Washington House Fiorello la Guardia Senate

Slimming frock pattern 4916 by Anne Adams

Anne Adams Pattern 4916 offers a slenderizing gingham dress with three scallops and ric rac edging. It features a waistless back, optional half belt, and adjustable sleeve lengths, available in sizes 34 to 48, with fabric yardage noted for size 36. Order from The Canton Repository Pattern Department for ten cents.

Anne Adams MART Canton Repository Pattern Department West 17Th St New York N. Y

A Silver Lining in Water Main Break

A CAWKER CITY Kansas water main break drained the water tower and flooded a nearby park. The flood froze into a first class skating rink attracting residents and providing unexpected recreation.

Cawker City Kan

Fire bombs and chemical warfare threats warn civilians

Canton fire captain Capt. Laurence Maloney addressed Junior Chamber of Commerce at Belden hotel, detailing magnesium bombs’ dangers and methods to fight fires with light water spray. He warned of poisonous gases like mustard and Lewisite, their effects, and first aid, stressing civilian training and caution for responders. William Wilson introduced the speaker.

Canton Laurence Maloney Maloney William Wilson

Senate Votes Plan To Pension Members

Washington Jan 20 Senate approved legislation granting civil service retirement benefits to congress members by 42 to 24 after an unsuccessful Byrd attempt to bar immediate annuities for retirement age. Byrd’s 5 percent salary contribution plan was defeated 34 to 28. bill allows annuities based on service for those who join and contribute.

Associated Press Washington Congress Senate Sen Byrd Virginia Chamber

Army Rejects Most Canned Meat Bids

The War Department said the Army Quartermaster General rejected most canned meat offers from a recent bid because prices were not justified by current raw material costs.

Associated Press Washington War Department Army Quartermaster General

Council votes to buy loudspeaker system for chambers

By an 8 to 6 vote the city council approved procurement of a loudspeaker system for the council chambers. The measure, proposed by Councilman Charles Tressel, was adopted and funds about 40 were added to the 1942 appropriation last week by 8 to 5. Service Director L W Cooper will oversee the expenditure as several members complained they could not hear the clerk during meetings.

Charles Tressel L. W. J. Cooper

Ayres and Laemlle Fit for Army Duty

Actor Lew Ayres and Carl Laemlle Jr former film producer were pronounced physically fit by the selective service board on Monday They were sent back to their local boards to await the call to the colors in Los Angeles January 20 as reported by The Associated Press

Associated Press Los Angeles Lew Ayres Carl Laemmle Jr Selective Service Board Colors

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