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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1942

Page

5

Canton Fire Loss Drops to 86 Cents Per Capita in 1941

Canton reports total fire loss for 1941 of 101,485.81 with 118,000 population used for per capita figures, down from 1.92 in 1940. Major loss 10,000 at a large plant. 261 building fires, 1,059 alarms, 865 fire calls, 70 false alarms. Fire Chief Jacob urges bridge repairs and a heating code while detailing department operations and recommended rehab.

Canton George E. Jacob Ralph A. Bauhof Jacob Woolworth Co 11Th St 19Th St

Panama's De La Guardia Strengthens U S Ties

Panama's president Ricardo De La Guardia, after three months in office, has unified Panamanians around canal defense and cooperation with the United States. He cites open loyalty to the U S and notes the shift from the Arias era, following the coup of Oct 9, as the turning point in improving relations and security of the canal.

Wide World Panama Ricardo Adolfo de la Guardia Panama Canal Defense Atlantic Pacific United States de la Guardia Canal Defense Arias

Ohio Courts Convict Most Defendants in 前年 Survey

Ohio's common pleas courts were tough on violators in year. A federal Census Bureau survey with the attorney general's office found 8 of 10 defendants were convicted.

Associated Press Washington Ohio Common Pleas Federal Bureau of Census Attorney General’s Office

Death claims longtime author Fannie E. S. Newberry

In Coldwater Michigan on January 24, 93 year old author Mrs. Fannie E. S. Newberry died. She wrote The Wrestler of Philippi and was best known for her 15 books which reportedly sold about a million copies.

Associated Press Coldwater Mich Fannie E. S. Newberry Philippi

School Built In 1876 Still Serves Louisville

Louisville’s village hall, a familiar old landmark, houses eight organizations vital to village life. Custodian Lower Lloyd Gere is kept busy on rainy days catching drips from the leaky roof as 20 containers sit scattered through the attic.

Ouisville Lloyd Gere

Town Hall Built For $6,500 Becomes Village Cornerstone

The old school building on S. Mill and E. Gorgas in Louisville, traded to the village in 1923 for a nearby lot, houses eight departments and organizations. Mayor Earl C. Lair recounts its history, with archives dating to 1824 and 1884, and notes the structure remains a central hub for recreation, fire, jail, and public affairs.

S. Mill E. Gorgassts Louisville Council Board of Public Affairs American Legion Earl C. Lair Marie Stabe Pat” Shoemaker Frank Cap) Guittard Levy Monnier-Caplain American Legion Clarence van Fossan Lair Harrisburg

Metals Group Plans Talk on Tool Steels

F Lloyd Woodside metallurgist for Climax-Molybdenum Co will discuss heat treatment of molybdenum tool steels in a Canton-Massillon chapter AS Metals talk at the Elks club Thursday at 8 p m. The lecture opens a war products advisory series by the Canton-Massillon chapter of the American Society for Metals to aid local firms with metallurgical problems for war materials. The second meeting on gas and electric welding will be in Alliance on Feb 26, chaired by Dr E S Rowland of Timken Roller Bearing Co.

F. Lloyd Woodside Climax-Molybdenum Co Michigan Elks Club War Products Advisory Committee Canton-Massillon American Society For Metals E. S. Rowland Timken Roller Bearing Co

Many Persons Want Household Goods Wants Ad

Advertisement notes demand for household goods and lists items for sale including a 3 piece wicker set gas heater 60lb tea-box sewing machine dining table and chairs rug and more with contact numbers 30086 5101 and instruction to place an ad for tomorrow's paper.

Greenfield SW Dial

Ohio School Finance Director Appointed in Columbus

Ohio public school finances come under full supervision of Robert L. Rohe of Tiffin for nine years with the state education department. Kenneth C. Ray, state education director, said the appointment consolidates work in the department and includes a slight salary increase for the civil service post. Rohe is a former state senator and Seneca county representative.

Robert L. Rohe Tiffin State Education Department Kenneth C. Ray Rohe Civil Service Post Ray Seneca County

Ohio Legislature Names Roche Acting Supervisor of School Finances

The Ohio legislature says Mr Roche has served as acting supervisor of school finances since Mr Ray became education director last August.

Ohio Roche Ray

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