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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1942

Page

2

Ohio farmers told draft will get labor shift

Ohio farmers face labor shifts as sons may be drafted for military service and wives join field work. State farm defense leaders warn of wage, price pressures, rising living costs, and need to boost production of high nourishment foods and soybeans. Officials outline alternative labor sources from civilian industries, unemployed, and older workers while noting farm labor drops in urbanizing northern and southern Ohio regions.

United Press Columbus Ohio Uncle Sam House of Representatives State Farm Defense Institute C. W. Goble Selective Service Hawaii K. H. Mackenzie Cleveland “Federal Reserve Bank Guy W. Miller Ohio State University Dayton- Cincinnati Ohio River Brown Gallia

Ohio Farmers Week Kicks Off With County Attendance

At least 70 Stark county farmers will attend the 30th annual Ohio Farmers Week at Ohio State University in Columbus, Monday through Friday. Ormann R. Keyser will participate virtually, speaking on soil erosion and presenting his film Save the Soil for Son at multiple sessions, with additional roles in farm machinery discussions. Gordon B. Briggs and Miss Addis K. Barthelmeh will join portions of the program.

Stark County Ohio State University Columbus Ormann R. Keyser Keyser Gordon B. Briggs Addis K. Barthelmeh

Cincinnati Soldier Jailed After AWOL From Army

Howard J. Benesch a 24 year old Jehovah's Witnesses member was arrested at home after going AWOL from the army and mailing in his uniform He had sought legal exemption claiming a covenant with God to spread religious tracts and teachings He was inducted Friday and became the first Ft Thomas soldier reported as absent without leave since war was declared Capt George W Deckert Ft Thomas public relations officer said Benesch returned his uniform and stated he would serve only God and would never come back

Associated Press Cincinnati Edward Kress Murad Grubbs Howard J. Benesch Jehovah’s Witnesses Cult Fr. Thomas Benesch United States District Court George W. Deckert Ft. Thomas Capt. Deckert

Vandenberg Hints Spitting Drill Over Rubber Mats

Sen. Vandenberg of Michigan told the senate that the war department seeks bids for 1000 rubber cuspidar mats amid a rubber shortage. Frank C. Morse of Muskegon, a local manufacturer, reported the quartermaster corps request. Morse says the mats would consume about a ton and a half of rubber. He suggests officers receive training in straight spitting as a substitute.

International News Service Washington Jan War Department Sen. Vandenberg Michigan Senate Frank C. Morse Muskegon, Mich Quartermaster Corps Morse

Noted speakers set for state home extension council meeting

Barthelmeh and Mrs M L Antrum of Washington two join a planning committee meeting at 10 30 a m Monday to organize the state home extension council annual gathering in June Leading speakers listed include Gov John W Bricker Louis Bromfield Howard L Bevis and John F Cunningham with roles at Ohio State University and its agriculture college

Barthelmeh M. L. Antrum Washington State Home Extension Council John W. Bricker Louis Bromfield Howard L. Bevis Ohio State University John F. Cunningham College of Agriculture

Ohio Bakers elect Piqua man as chief

The Ohio Bakers association at its annual convention elected Ralph Osborn of Piqua president and Albert Troesch of Cleveland vice president. Directors chosen include Stanley Kowalski of Lorain and Tipton Herzog of Portsmouth.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio Bakers Association Ralph Osborn Piqua Albert Troesch Cleveland Stanley Kowalski Lorain Tipton Herzog Portsmouth

Viereck Trial Date Set For February Fourth

Washington dispatch reports the government withdrew an affidavit accusing Associate Justice T Alan Goldsborough of bias. Judge Goldsborough ordered trial of George Sylvester Viereck on charges of improper registration as an agent of the German Reich, with trial reset for February 4 before another judge.

Associated Press Washington T. Alan Goldsborough District Court George Sylvester Viereck William Power Maloney Goldsborough

Ice Cream Flavors Imperiled by War

Toledo January 21 shortages of materials may cut the number of ice cream flavors. K. R. Connor of Coshocton, president of the Ohio Dairy Association, told delegates at their annual convention yesterday.

The Associated Press Toledo K. R. Connor Coshocton Ohio Dairy Association

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