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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1942

Page

5

Stark County School Boards Form 28 Districts

Stark county announces the organization of 28 of 29 boards of education with set meeting dates. The Elton special board will organize to complete the group. Listings include Beach City Wilmot, Bethlehem Rural, Brewster Village, Canal Fulton Village, Canton Twp Rural, Ras t Sparta Rural, Greentown Rural, Hills and Dales, Hostetter Special, Jackson Twp, Lake Twp Rural, Lawrence Twp Rural, Lexington Twp Rural, Louisville Village, Marlboro Twp Rural, Navarre Village, Nimishillen Twp Rural, Osnaburg Twp Centralized, Paris Twp Rural, Perry Twp Rural, Pike Twp Rural, Plain Twp Rural, Sandy Twp Rural, Sugarcreek Twp Rural, Tuscarawas Twp Rural, Uniontown Rural, Washington Twp Rural, Waynesburg Village. Each board lists president, vice president, clerk, and members with monthly meeting dates and locations.

Stark County T. C. Knapp Elton Special Board Knapp Beach City-Wilmot James Reese Harbert L. Reed H. L. Creasy E. J. Weitinger Brewster Village W. ‘. Renz E. W. Scheuffler Laurah K. Goodrich RE. Morrison B. ¥. Reinhart Ruth Harris Brewster High School Canal Fulton Village George A. Hoover A. G. Smith Harry N. Myers E. E. Parker W. Arnold Blank Canton TWP Ruras Fred E. Brechbuhler H. S. Taylor Glen Yohe I. R. Bowman W. B Greentown W. C. Miesmer Lester J. Bishop Arthur Miller Willard S. Swinehart O. E. Boston Earle Wolf Greentown High School Hills and Dales H. RB. McNiece R. E. Croasdaile J. A. Pierson Bess G. Laiblin Eva M. Balough Amelia Renkert Hostetter Frank Niuman David Sutton Andrew W. Ray Harmon Slagle Harry King Berger Valley Schools Jackson Twp H. W. Stockert William S. Essig O. C. Haverland H. E. Vogelesang H. G. Davidson R. H. Sharrock Jackson Township Builaine Lake Twp W. F. Espenschied K. O. Chapman H. W. Reichenbach J. L. Bixler W. E. Watson H. A. Kanel Lake Township Lawrence Twp Howard C. Longworth Sheridan A. Snider Clifford Street Russell Stanford Myron Ott John L. Evans Newman North Lawrence Lexington Twp Rural Frank Oyster Valentine Wood R. T. Shinn Floyd Beltz George Honaker Bolton Louisville Village William EF. Wilder C. Hirst G. E B. Mooth D. W. Smith Charles E. Bates Navarre Vilulage Tiloya Su. Dowell Stephen Stoner Katherine Dagres Hazel C. Ziegler Lawrence Eccleston Nimishillen TWP Rural Albert Wilton Herman Kehl Forrest G. Miller Clarence Petty Jov Smith Fairhope Osnaburg Ford L. Mark John DeLap Harvey M. Bosler Ray W. Lotz Ray Hoover East Canton High School Paris TWP C. F. Shearsley Earl T. Couts Raymond Clapper CC. E. Starkey Clark Snyder Perry Twp Clyde A. Springer R. W. Raber H. H. Snyder Wilmer W. Smith Gerald FE. Blackledge Maurice Mauger Genoa Pike Twp Elmer Russell William Eversole Edgefield Sandy Twp D. EK. Warner G. S. Seesholtz H. A. Lee Mabel Sickafoose H. M. Welker Park Welker

Give Your Lazy Liver This Gentle Nudge Ad

An old time advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets to relieve constipation and sluggish liver bile. It claims vegetable tablets stimulate bile flow for better digestion and elimination, offering boxes for 15 30 and 60 cents at all drugstores.

Cars Wanted in The Repository Want Ad Section

The Repository want ads show calls from readers wishing to buy a car and others seeking similar offers. The notices indicate ongoing interest in auto purchases and related inquiries within the community.

1942 Oldsmobile Recalled Car For Sale

Owner offers a 60 Business Coupe 6 with under 2200 miles for 1100 dollars. Call 3101 after 7 pm to place a want ad and reach other prospects. Dial 5101 for an ad taker to insert a low cost notice before tomorrow's paper.

Oldsmobile Army

North Canton Seeks Defense Volunteers for Village

North Canton renewed its call for volunteers to join civilian defense committees. Enrollment at the village hall has lasted two days with only one signed and another promising service but not filed. Mrs. Margaret Baim offered to serve. Mrs. H. T. Welser would type at home. Eligible enrollees may select committee roles, duties limited to North Canton.

North Canton Margaret Baim H. T. Welser E. Maplest Lester Brancher

U S Acts to Return Stranded Citizens

The United States moves to repatriate Americans stranded in dangerous areas. Arrangements with the commerce department and maritime commission will use American flag vessels in the Far East and Middle East to evacuate as many passengers as safety allows. Funds will be loaned to needy Americans via consular representatives. The Swiss government is asked to report the financial needs of Americans in enemy territory to enable aid.

International News Service Washington United States Commerce Department Maritime Commission Far East Middle East State Department Japan

Pleas by Driver Defer Sentence in Baxter Hit-Run Case

Louis J. Christian 21 faced common pleas court on charges of manslaughter in the second degree and leaving the scene of an accident. He was acquitted of manslaughter but found guilty of leaving the scene, with sentence deferred as prosecutors pursue a new trial motion. The case concerns Richard S. Baxter 17 who died Oct 9 after being struck at Beldenave and Tuscarawas St E. Christian disputed speeding over 60 mph and light status, claiming 35 mph and a green light.

Louis J. Christian Common Pleas Court Christian Richard S. Baxter Beldenave Tuscarawas St E Baxter

Navarre Youth Safe in Pacific War Zone

Theodore F. Provost, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Provost of Navarre RD 1, is reported safe in the Pacific war zone. A machinist mate first class aboard a submarine tender, he joined the navy in Canton on September 1, 1938, with training at Great Lakes and Valero California and schooling at Richville.

Navarre Theodore F. Provost Stanley Provost RD 1 Navy Canton Great Lakes Valero Calif Richville

Blimp Defense Against Axis Submarines Emerges

United Press reports indications that the navy’s blimp program is yielding successes against Axis raiders along the Atlantic coast. President Roosevelt hinted at blimps as a key defense at a press conference. Navy communiques noted heavy submarine activity from Cape Hatteras to Newfoundland and four sinkings, with 30 seamen confirmed dead.

Atlantic Roosevelt Navy East Coastal Command Adolf Hitler North America Cape Hatteras Newfoundland Norness Coimbra Allan Jackson United States Long Island North Carolina

School Board Names Staff in Columbiana County

George E. Lones of Lisbon RD 3 elected president of the Columbiana county board of education succeeding C. W. Heim. Mrs Edna Maxwell of Homeworth fills Heim's seat with Paul Stoffer of Homeworth as vice president and W E Roberts as clerk. Other members include Homer E. Williams Lisbon RD 1 and John B. Sanor Hanoverton.

Lisbon George E. Lones Columbiana County Board of Education C. W. Heim East Rochester Edna Maxwell Homeworth Paul Stoffer W. E. Roberts Homer E. Williams RD 1 John B. Sanor Hanoverton

Wooster Receives Three Bus Service Bids

Wooster officials study three bids from Clark Oberholtzer of Big Prairie Charles Russell Martin and John E Cox of Wooster to continue city bus service when Ralph Giffin ends his franchise and enters army service.

Wooster Ralph Giffin Clark Oberholtzer Big Prairie Charles Russell Martin John E. Cox

Firestone Brothers Request War Duties

Akron January 21 Leonard K Firestone 34 executive of Firestone Tire and Rubber Co and Raymond C Firestone 33 executive requested active duty Applications: Leonard for a commission in the U S naval reserve and Raymond a army assignment Raymond is a second lieutenant in the field artillery reserve

Firestone Brothers International News Service Akron Leonard K. Firestone Raymond C. Firestone Firestone Tire & Rubber Co Field Artillery

British Act Against Scourge of Typhus

Health Minister Ernest Brown announced precautionary measures to stop typhus spread to Britain as the war in eastern Europe escalates. The War Office consulted Russian specialists in London, and authorities could authorize rapid large scale inoculations when needed. An official spokesman cited a marked rise of jail fever on the German side of the Russian front.

Ernest Brown British Isles Europe North Africa War Office London Brown

Tiny Memo Urges County Offices to Save Supplies

County commissioners urge economy at home amid national emergency. Letters signed by Chairman Jacob F. Biddle tell office holders to be frugal with letterheads and other supplies, using both sides of pages. Notes printed on scrap pad slips. Officials urged to buy Defense Savings Stamps and Bonds.

Jacob F. Biddle United States Defense

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U.S Stark Romanian Benefit Society Defense Savings Louis Onila Daniel Sabian Louis J. Elsaesser Ohio Adyv Consoli Mr. Sommer Mr. Keller Mr. Francisco the First Trust & Savings Bank Market Ave Canton, Ohio Federal Reserve System N.cantonrenews E. L. Mills Edgar W. Jones Frank N. Sweitzer Ton Finney’s Columbiana Leonard Raymond United States Naval Aurenson Agency CO United Press Phus Tiny County Lovely Hamilton Gruen Elgin Longines Canton’s Creative Jewelers Cleveland Ave. NW Mieng Fale Stark Dry Goods
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