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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1942

Page

8

Day in Canton Common Pleas Court docket highlights

Civil filings include Catherine Kueble versus J C Penny Co for 30000 in personal injuries. John W Dehnke sues A L Shetler guardian and others for 10000 per person in injuries. Penney Chapel seeks authority to sell real estate. Foreclosure action Fred G Pontius as treasurer versus Bert G Campbell. Several note payments and injuries noted for Lucy Stemper Elmer Dine George Spahlinger George Popa suit values.

Common Pleas Court Catherine Kueble Lawrence Rd J. C. Penney Co John W. Dehnke Shepler Church Rd A. L. Shetler Penney Chapel The Assemblies of God of Massillon Fred G. Pontius Bert G. Campbell Mansfield Lucy C. Stemper Tuscarawas St Ora C. Huddleston Girard Ave Elmer E. Dine 14Th St NE Edward Reynolds Canton George F. Spahlinger St NW Zacharies C. Johnson George Popa H. S. Crawford

Court filings list multiple divorce and cruelty cases

Mary Evelyn Cobb of 805 5th st NE sues Elbert Cobb of St. Louis for extreme cruelty Ruth V. Bissell of Massillon sues William J. Bissell for gross neglect Mary Elizabeth Morgan of Massillon sues Harry Thomas Morgan for gross neglect and Margaret LaVerne of 712 Market ave S sues Thomas LaVerne of Cleveland for gross neglect and extreme cruelty

Mary Evelyn Cobb 5Th St NE Elbert Cobb St. Louis Ruth V. Bissell Massillon William J. Bissell Mary Elizabeth Morgan Harry Thomas Morgan Margaret LaVerne Market Ave S Thomas LaVerne Cleveland

Marriage License Applications Listing Couples

Five marriage license applications are listed with each couple’s names and ages, plus their street addresses. Couples include Robert C Naegeli with Mildred Sieg fried aged 21 and 22, Letcher Gentry with Ollie Chenault aged 39 and 31, Richard Lombardi with Mary Koury aged 28 and 19, and Harvey F Allman with Erma M Swisher aged 21 and 20.

Robert C. Naegeli Ellis Ave Mildred Siegfried Troy Pl Letcher Gentry 9Th St Ollie Chenault Rowland Ave Richard Lombardi 8Th St Mary Koury 3Rd St Harvey F. Allman Massillon Erma M. Swisher

Marriage Licenses Granted

Robert N. Flickinger Jr. and Virginia M. Stear are issued a marriage license. Herman Muehlheim and Norma M. Books also receive a license.

Robert N. Flickinger Jr Virginia M. Stear Herman Muehlheim Norma M. Books

President’s bold call for freedom sparks tough price warning

A wartime style message declares the price of freedom may be heavy yet is worth it a bold call to boost production and victory. The text condemns laziness urging full effort and efficiency to achieve success. The ad promotes timely manufacturing work and collective patriotism.

Couples Named in Public Notices List

A sequence of couples including Donald Spade with Alberta C Ferrell Donald E Israel with Jeanne L Myers George Volk with Julia Car benia Lewis Besozzi Jr with Phyllis Houck Ralph W Aman with Delores R Schalmo and Robert J Chevraux with Doris Baker appear in the readable portion of a public notices section listing names for reference and possible filings.

Donald E. Israel Jeanne L Myers George Volk Julia Carbenia Lewis Besozzi Jr Phyllis Houck Ralph W. Aman Delores R. Schalmo Robert J. Chevraux Doris Baker

Trial date set for Buffert Doney on murder charge

A journal entry fixes Wednesday February 4 as the trial date for Buffert Ray Doney aged 47 charged with first degree murder. Judges Frank N. Sweitzer George N. Graham and J. L. Floyd signed the entry. Doney waives a jury in the fatal shooting case involving his daughter.

Buffert Ray Doney Common Pleas Frank N. Sweitzer George N. Graham J. L. Floyd Doney

F and M Park-N-Dine Breakfast Prompt Service

A friendly local ad promotes breakfast at F and M Park N Dine located at 815 West Tusc. The notice highlights prompt service and available parking space for customers.

F & M Park

Fined in Gambling Device Case

Clifford Jones of 1312 Cleveland Ave NW was fined 25 dollars and costs in municipal court on a charge of possession of gambling devices.

Clifford Jones Cleveland Ave NW

Kodacolor Film Arrives at Camera Shop in Kocak Sizes

Announcement for Kodacolor film now available at the Camera Shop located at 531 N. Market offering popular Kocak sizes.

Powers Sentenced to 30 Days for Assault and Battery

Paul A Powers, 35, of 843 Market Ave S, was fined costs and jailed 30 days by Judge Gordon J Burris after a guilty verdict on assault and battery.

Paul A. Powers Market Ave S Gordon J. Burris

Let Us Recap Your Tires, Now Good Service

Su per Power at 611 Navarre rd SW offers prompt tire recap service. The ad stresses good service at this time and invites customers to visit for tire recapping.

Navarre Rd

Soldier James R Snyder Returns From Furlough

Pvt James R Snyder returns to Ft Hancock New York after a 15 day furlough spent with his wife and daughter Ladine of Harding Ave SW.

James R. Snyder Ft. Hancock, N. Y Ladine Hardingave

Income Tax Guides 25c and $1 News Depot Ad

An advertisement from News Depot at 224 2nd NW promotes income tax guides priced at 25 cents and one dollar. The compact notice highlights the availability of tax guidance materials aimed at readers seeking quick, affordable reference.

News Depot

Committee To Meet Friday On Paralysis Campaign

The special committee on the infantile paralysis campaign for Fat Outlook league Inc will meet Friday at 7 p m at 902 Liberty Ave SE.

Fat Outlook League, Inc Liberty Ave SE

Faces Gambling Charge Against Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson, 36, of 1003 Market Ave, was arrested Wednesday by Detective Walter Miller and Vice Squad Patrolmen Ken. The charge involves alleged gambling activity and ongoing investigation is pending further details.

Jack Johnson Walter Miller Ken

Restaurant cited for gambling devices display

Officers found money punchboards on display at a restaurant located at 1005 Market Ave S while charging Neth Wells and Ray Butler with possession of gambling devices. The case centers on illegal gaming equipment found at the venue in a routine inspection.

Neth Wells Ray Butler Market Ave S

Furniture Bargains For Cash at Glick's

Local advert notes cash sales at Glick's, 1320 West Tusc. Store opens with eye catching bargains on furniture pieces for immediate purchase.

Glick’s Tusc

McKinley Temple Schedule Promotes Faith Series

Rabbi Charles B. Latz speaks on Some Acid Tests of Faith at 7 45 p m Friday at McKinley Avenue Temple service, fourth in The Faith We Live By series. Temple youth class with Rabbi Latz Sunday 9 45 to 10 45 a m, then business and program under Robert Newman. Mrs Lilian Goodman tells a story at Temple religious school assembly Sunday morning.

McKinley Temple Charles B. Latz McKinley Avenue Temple Latz Robert Newman Lillian Goodman Temple Religious School Assembly

Under Treatment For Injury

Mrs. Mary Bell of RD 7 North Canton is reported in fairly good condition at Mercy hospital where she is undergoing treatment for a fractured hip suffered four years ago.

Mary Bell RD 7 North Canton Mercy Hospital

Linway Reed Urban Chicken Basket Ad

This portable ad promotes a chicken basket served style at Linway Reed Urban on Rt. 30. It targets diners who normally avoid chicken yet may enjoy this offering.

Linway Reed Urban

Jack Reed Recovers at Home After Appendectomy

Jack Reed of 2221 6th St SW is recuperating at home after an appendectomy performed last week at Aultman Hospital.

Jack Reed 6Th St Aultman Hospital

Girl Bitten by Dog Receives Hospital Care

Ruth Ann Miller aged four of 1919 Tuscarawas street East suffered a lacerated left forearm Wednesday night when a dog bit her at home. Police reported she was treated at Mercy Hospital.

Ruth Ann Miller Tuscarawas St E Mercy Hospital

Used cars available at Ewing Chevrolet now

Quick action secures nearly new used cars at Ewing Chevrolet located at 929 Cleveland N. Adv. We cannot sell a new car but offer practical used options, urging buyers to act fast.

Ewing Chevrolet Cleveland N

Returned To Fort Hayes In AWOL Case

Pvt. Gerald Wells, 23, of 308 Kennett Ct NW, was returned to Fort Hayes Columbus by military escort to face charges of being absent without official leave from Fort Ord California. He was arrested by city police and held for military authorities.

Fort Hayes Gerald Wells Kennett Ct Columbus Fort Ord Calif

J and J Motors Ad at 12th and Cherry NE

Advertising copy promotes late model cars that look and run like new, suggesting they are sold by J and J Motors at the intersection of 12th Street and Cherry NE.

J & J Motors 12Th & Cherry

Window Breaks at Residence on Willetrave SE

Police report a kitchen window at Blanche Motley's home 1231 Willetrave SE smashed Wednesday night by a piece of coal.

Blanche Motley Willetrave SE

Two Fined Twenty Five Dollars Each

Anthony Jones and Arthur Miller both Negroes aged 31 and 35 from 919 8th street SE were fined $25 plus costs each by Judge Gordon J Burris on intoxication and disorderly conduct charges Wednesday.

Anthony Jones Arthur Miller 8Th St SE Gordon J. Burris

Gil-Walters Couple Welcome Son at 636 Young NE

Mr and Mrs Charles Gil Walters announce the birth of a son born January 18 at their residence 636 Young Northeast The infant is named John William and joins the family in the city community obituary area notes.

Charles Gil-Walters John William

Local births and church notices mixed in Canton area

Reports list several newborn daughters and a son born January 20 to families including Black Barbato Schmaltz Davis Bederman Smith and Groves with Mercy noted. Also notices say a women’s Bible class will meet Monday at Mrs Reider’s home 1356 Woodland NW and Sunday school at 10:30 a m at the synagogue.

Cecil Black Canton Mercy Orlando Barbato Warner Rd Walter Schmaltz Dueber Joseph Davis Ridgerd Donald Bederman Harriet Clifford Smith North Industry William Groves Ardmore Maurice Reider Woodland Ave Synagog

Disturbance leads to intoxication and property charges

David Johnson aged 37 of 508 17th Street SE was charged Wednesday night after police investigated a disturbance at 416 Tuscarawas Street East and learned he had broken two doors in a local apartment.

David Johnson 17Th St SE Tuscarawas St E

Traffic Bureau Summons For Stop Sign Charge

Harry F. Stantz of 415 Fulton Rd NW was summoned on a charge of disregarding a stop sign by the Traffic Bureau.

Traffic Bureau Harry F. Stantz Fulton Rd

Truck Drivers Group To Meet

Local cartage drivers and dock men of Truck Drivers local AFL will meet in Central Labor hall Sunday at 10 a m. Thomas Oakes business agent announced.

AFL Central Labor Hall Thomas Oakes

Do You Need New Tires Ad Appears From Local Dealer

A local advertisement offers tire inspections and replacements by All Kelly Tire Dealers. The Dine DeWees Co located at 511 12th NE promotes tire services and directs readers to visit for inspection and replacements.

Kelly Tire Dine DeWees Co 12Th NE

Hospital records clarify patient registered as Mrs George Forgach

A patient at Aultman registers as Mrs George Forgach of East Sparta. George Forgach of 2119 Harrison Ave SW disputes being her spouse, but hospital records align with the patient’s stated identity at admission.

George Forgach East Sparta Aultman Harrison Ave

Burglar Flees With $2 From NW Apartment

Blodwyn Boyer of 1511 17th st NW reported a burglar entered her apartment at 1 50 a m through an unlocked window and stole $2 from a purse. The man fled through the window when occupants awakened.

Blodwyn Boyer 17Th St NW

Local Youth Enlists in Marine Corps at San Diego

Eugene A. Amacher of 13524 Glensiderd Cleveland formerly Canton, has enlisted in the Marine Corps and is training in San Diego California. He is the son of Mrs. G. W. Uttley of Cleveland and is a McKinley High School graduate.

Marine Corps Eugene A.’ Amacher Glensiderd Cleveland Canton San Diego Calif G. W. Uttley McKinley High School

Shara Torah Forum Set Friday at 8 15 P M

The bi weekly Shara Torah congregation forum will be held Friday at 8 15 P M under the direction of Rabbi Isadore Fine and Cantor Henry Rackoff.

Shara Torah Congregation Isadore Fine Henry Rackoff

Safety Valve Blows On Boiler At Market Avenue

Central station pumper responded to 845 Market Ave today at 8 17 a m when a safety valve on a boiler blew. No fire or damage reported.

Market Aver S

Raeder Installed Canton Gyro Club President

Ted L. Raeder was installed as president of the Canton Gyro Club at a Belden hotel dinner. New officers include Dr. Paul Stratton as vice president Eugene Loomis secretary George Nieport treasurer and Larry Combs along with Ernest Painter and Eugene Rod erick as directors. Retiring officers were E M Sinclair A W McConkey Clayton Blanchard and Joseph Sommer. The Gyro Club, active since 1911, is an international social group meeting Thursdays at the Belden hotel.

Ted L. Raeder Canton Gyro Club Belden Paul Stratton Eugene A. Loomis George Nieport Ernest Painter Eugene R. Roderick Larry Combs E. M. Sinclair A. W. McConkey Clayton Blanchard Joseph C. Sommer Edmund L. Kagg Cleveland Sinclair Gyro Club Belden Hotel

Prepaid Sales Tax Receipts Show Drop in Stark County

State Treasurer Don H. Ebright reported a decline in prepaid sales tax receipts in Stark county for January 1 to 10, falling from 52,609 to 48,162 dollars as wartime curtailment reduced purchases. Tuscarawas county also declined from 9,534 to 8,318 dollars in the same period, with the state total for January 1 to 16 at 16,248,934 collected and 10,997,174 disbursed, boosting balances from 66,259,346 to 71,511,106 dollars across 12 funds.

Stark County Don H. Ebright Tuscarawas County

1942 Railroad Needs Put At 121827 Cars

An Association of American Railroads estimates 1942 requirements include 121,827 new freight cars and 974 locomotives to meet traffic increases from the emergency. Steel needs total 6,544,715 tons for equipment construction. In 1941 railroads added 80,502 cars and 633 locomotives, existing rolling stock stood at about 1,693,978 cars with roughly 62,000 needing repairs.

International News Service Washington Association of American Railroads America

Massillon Chief seeks six more officers in 1942

Police Chief Stanley Switter asked Mayor S. Robert Weirich to enlarge the department by six men due to population growth, Walnut Hills housing unit, and war-time needs. The 1941 report shows 21 officers, 2,809 arrests, 930 imprisonments, 800 accidents, 9,317 calls, with traffic violations leading at 1,085 and 418 robberies investigated among other totals.

Massillon Stanley Switter S. Robert Weirich Walnut Hills Switter

Payroll bonds report to be issued in Stark county

The Canton Life Underwriters Association will release its first official report on salary allotment sales of Defense Bonds for Stark county on Feb 1, chaired by Paul J. Paul. National figures show 10,000 active plan participants and 8,500 firms contacted with 4,000 enrolled.

Canton Life Underwriters Association Stark County Paul J. Paul National Association Treasury Department Europe U. S. Treasury Defense Industries

Naturalization Hearings Cut to 85 in Common Pleas Court

Only 85 of 450 naturalization applicants are scheduled for final hearings Monday in common pleas court. The cutback reflects deferrals for subjects of nations at war with the United States under government regulations. Among the 85, five are repatriation cases.

Common Pleas Court United States

Marine lieutenant promotion for Beverly B. Krammes

The Marine Corps promoted Beverly B. Krammes of 402 23rd St NW to first lieutenant, making the grade permanent. An aviation instructor at Grosse Ile, Michigan, he is Heidelberg College and University of Michigan aeronautics alum. The Navy announced aviation cadet Thomas J. Nolan will begin flight training after completing preliminary air crew training at Kelly Field Texas.

Marine Corps Washington Beverly B. Krammes 23Rd St NW Krammes Grosse Ile Mich Heidelberg College University of Michigan Marine Corps Aviation Reserves R. R. Krammes Army Today Thomas J. Nolan John I. Nolan Brewster Kelly Field Tex Gulf Coast Area

Columbiana Extension Unit Aided 66 Percent of County Farmers

LISBON January 22 Approximately two thirds of Columbiana county farm families were reached by the agricultural extension program in 1941. County Agent Floyd Lower reports 1,508 farm and home visits, 1,207 extension meetings with 35,427 total attendees, and 57 percent of days worked devoted to extension.

Lisbon Columbiana County Agricultural Extension Service Floyd Lower Erma Ramseyer John Strasbaugh Lower Bang

Ohio Shoe Factory Strike Authorized

The Associated Press reports United Shoe Workers authorize a Friday strike at Selby Shoe Co. Portsmouth plant in Ohio after failed arbitration. Union president Frank McGrath cites breakdown in talks and demands include dues checkoff a 10 percent wage raise for all members and an additional 5 percent boost for lower paid workers.

Associated Press Washington Portsmouth Selby Shoe Co National Headquarters United Shoe Workers CSO Frank McGrath

Thief Steals $7 From Mrs Robbins Purse

Alliance police report Mrs Dale Robbins of 22 W State Street said someone took seven dollars from her purse while she briefly left her apartment Wednesday night.

Housing Officials Conference Opens in Toledo

A three day regional session of the National Association of Housing Officials opens in Toledo, sponsored by the office of emergency management. The meeting centers on post war housing operations including management and maintenance.

Cleveland National Association of Housing Officials Office of Emergency Management Toledo

Also Mentioned on This Page

East Tusc Alt A&p Donald Spade Alberta C. Ferrell Greyhound Hattiesburg Mis Memphis Canton’s Union Bus Terminal Ohio 2Nd St Defense Savings Canterbury-Craine Shara Torah Forum Baltimore N&r. Baitin Ethel Lucas Minn T. L. Raeder GYRO Nature Dean Doan National Life Underwriters List Savings Progress B. B. Krammes Columbiana Strausbaugh Marjorie Ferguson Fairfield Two Marvin Coffee Butler Two Chicago Ohio Shoe Factory Gottlieb At GEO. C Wille & CO Cleveland Ave. N Halle Kotex HALCO Leite Ite Halco Dry Cleaner Rves
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