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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1942

Page

17

Arrest Solves Burglary Cases as Suspects Held

Detectives report three house burglaries solved totaling 750 in loot since Jan 1. A parolee is in custody after confessing to four entries at Villa magna Miller and Ross homes. Three others held as suspicious persons face possible burglary and larceny or auto without consent charges. questioned to link to more thefts.

Nick Villamagna 9Th St SE Joseph A. Miller Donald Ross 14Th St Villamagna Miller Ross

Wooster High Pupil Wins Oratory Event

Robert Busche of Wooster won the Prince of Peace declamation at the Ohio pastors convention in Memorial hall earning a four year college scholarship and $200. Dorothy Stinchcomb of Tiffin placed second with a two year scholarship and $100. Doris Morgan of Dayton took third for a one year scholarship and $50. Unplaced contestants, Mildred Weeks, Margaret Geistweit, and Barbara Kelly each received $10.

Columbus Prince of Peace Robert Busche Wooster Ohio Pastors’ Convention Memorial Hall Dorothy Stinchcomb Tiffin Doris Morgan Dayton Busche Mildred Weeks Toledo Margaret Geistweit Cincinnati Barbara Kelly Earl Wiley Ohio State University W. Roy Biem Ohio Wesleyan W. C. Craig Capital University

Hoover Employes Credit Union Meeting Announced

The annual meeting of the Hoover Employes Credit union will be held Thursday at 8 p m in the Community building at North Canton. Members will vote on the rate of dividends for 1941. Election of officers will be held and annual reports read.

Stork Delivers Twin Surge at Aultman Hospital

An apparent twin baby spree overwhelmed Aultman Hospital from 9:35 a m Monday to 1:54 a m today. Five boys and one girl arrived, with several mothers from Wooster North Canton and Harrison area, all six babies and mothers reported doing well as staff regained calm after a record breaking delivery episode.

Aultman Hospital Division F Robert Krayer Woodland Ave Wooster Ruth Rhodes RD 6 North Canton Rhodes James Rhodes

Sugar ration may be 12 ounces per person weekly

Washington January 27 The individual sugar allowance could be as low as 12 ounces per week when rationing starts next month. Price Administrator Leon Henderson noted that the 50 pounds per person yearly cap was a national figure not reflecting meals in restaurants and hotels. deductions for public eateries will likely drop rations to about three quarters of a pound per week.

Associated Press Washington Leon Henderson

Vote Set for Navy Plant Union Election on Feb 5

Westinghouse officials report 896 maintenance and operating hourly workers at the naval ordnance plant will vote February 5 on whether to be represented by Local 804 of the International Association of Machinists AFL. Only employees hired by January 17 on the Raff rd site will vote. other categories are excluded. Total plant workforce is 1,362, with capacity payroll up to 3,000.

Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co Naval Ordnance Plant NLRB Labor Board Hugh E. Sperry Cleveland Naval Plant Raffid SW International Association of Machinists AFL Westinghouse

Youngest Grange Master In New Hampshire At 17

Rochester New Hampshire January 26 The youngest national grange master in the country is Elsie May Bigelow 17 who has succeeded her mother the Rev Marian S Bigelow as master of Nute Ridge grange.

Rochester N. H Elsie May Bigelow Marian S. Bigelow Nute Ridge Grange

Ohio to ration sugar and tire materials in weeks

Ohio's 600 rationing boards will add sugar to distribution in about three weeks and begin rationing rubber strips for tires in about two weeks. The boards will also handle new tires tubes and automobiles with local coordinators guiding programs and advisory boards aiding.

Associated Press Cleveland Ohio Courtney Burton State Defense Council Burton

Canton district Boy Scout head names 1942 chairmen

A. S. Koenreich named 1942 chairmen for Canton district activity committees at the YMCA meeting. Appointments include A. E. Loutzenheiser organization, John Callahan growth, R. E. Everett cubbing, C. L. Riley training, K. F. Schmidt finance, Lloyd Goudy advancement, Rev. Charles Basel chaplain, with several positions delayed. Louisville and Waynesburg added to Canton district.

Boy Scouts Canton A. S. Koenreich A. E. Loutzenheiser Ess John Callahan R. E. Everett C. L. Riley K. F. Schmidt Lloyd Goudy Charles Basel M. L. Thurin L. E. Leavenworth H. L. Sambilanet Robert Luntz Koenreich W. D. Hunter Louisville Waynesburg Minerva

Reforestation Push In Columbiana County Grows

Lisbon news reports the Ohio division of conservation will supply about 20 000 tree seedlings for Columbiana County this year nearly double last year's planting effort. The program aims to boost reforestation across the county with substantial support from state authorities.

Lisbon Columbiana County Ohio Division of Conservation

Museums Record Progress Of Beauty Institute Told

Siegfried Weng of Dayton Art Institute spoke at the Canton Art Institute meeting on how modern museums display varied objects to show cultural progression. New officers were elected, with terms from one to three years. The institute reported 170 public days, 5091 registrations, and 54 art exhibitions since opening, plus gifts and purchases enriching the collection. John Hemming Fry’s library became a major gift, with an honorary membership and the Fry Room dedicated on the first floor. A Mildred Merlet Memorial fund was established by the Sorosis art appreciation guild.

Siegfried R. Weng Dayton Art Institute Canton Art Institute Mr. Weng Modern Museum Weng Market Area The Institute Frank Cashin George Starr L. E. Leavenworth H. R. Schaffner D. L. Buchanan James Lynch Russell Burt J. E. Purdy Charles Kaufholz M. R. Schneider William Shuttleworth Wendell Herbruck J. L. Amerman Schneider Milligan Memorial Room Library of Art John Hemming Fry Cos Cob, Conn Paris London Rome Fry Mr. Fry Art Appreciation Guild of Sorosis Mildred Merlet

Registry of Aliens Opens Here on Feb 9

Preparations are underway at Canton post office to issue identification certificates to all Japanese, German and Italian aliens over 14 years old between February 9 and 28. A postal employee will handle applications in the postmaster’s office. Applicants must present their previous registration receipt and three unmounted photographs.

Canton Post Office Louis Elsaesser

Mt Union enrolls 48 for radio course start

Forty eight applicants from the Canton Alliance area seek admission to Mt. Union college radio technician training beginning February 3, announced by dean Dr. Melvin Hyde. Enrollment closes late this week. The free course targets employable high school graduates with math and physics credits. An advanced course will follow for those completing the primary program, an 18 week evening class directed by Dr. Forest J. Shollenberger.

Repository Bureau Alliance Canton Alliance Mt. Union College Melvin Hyde Dean Hyde Forest J. Shollenberger

Canton Driver Fined in City Vehicle Stop

William V. Thomas of 1017 Belden Ave NE was fined $30 and costs by Mayor Guy W. Price in North Canton on charges of driving without an operator's license and improper license plates after a minor accident near the village square.

Canton William V. Thomas Belden Ave Guy W. Price North Canton

Allied Pool of War Goods Formed by U S and Britain

United Press reports President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill announced a joint plan to create a mammoth pool of American and British war goods, including munition supplies and shipping. Three boards will merge resources to coordinate the Allied war effort and link with other United Nations as needed.

United Press Washington Roosevelt Winston Churchill United Nations Great Britain United States Supreme Supply Command London Churchill White House Combined War Materials Board Munitions Assignments Board Combined Shipping Adjustment Board Allied Supply Command Soviet Union China State Department Foreign Office

Shift To Bikes Starts Here As Adults Rush

Adults turn to bicycles to save autos and tires, Canton survey shows. Dealers report a bicycle shortage, with balloon tires nearly exhausted and production cut about 48 percent. A new victory model due April 1 promises relief, but stocks remain tight and licenses surge as adults plan work and recreation by bike.

Charles Maxwell

Senator Advocates 100 Percent Ship Profit Tax

Senator Truman of Missouri urged enactment of an excess profits tax to absorb 100 percent of unreasonable profits on naval construction contracts. Testimony before the Senate Naval Affairs Committee cited figures from naval officials and shipbuilders showing little navy concern for saving money after award. He noted a $1.80 per employee bonus on cost-plus fixed-fee contracts and bonuses to a 35,000 worker company.

United Press Washington Truman Missouri Senate Defense Investigating Committee Senate Naval Affairs Committee Sen

Hearing Continues On Renz Dental Board Charges

The Ohio state dental board extended hearings for Dr William G Renz in city council chamber amid charges of violating dental laws. Monday saw 19 witnesses testify. six more were heard this morning as Earnest H Sellers alleged Renz used Excel Dental Laboratory as an advertising agent. James Rees said Dr Renz would be summoned to the stand later.

William G. Renz Ohio State Dental Board Dr. Renz Earnest H. Sellers Dental Board Renz Excel Dental Laboratory James Rees Cleveland

Named to Knox rural school board in Homeworth

Paul Wang replaces Paul Bayless on the Knox rural board of education with Atlee Freshley as president Edna Maxwell as vice president Stuart Johnston as clerk and Charles Stoffer as member The board will meet February 6.

Homeworth Paul Wang Paul Bayless Knox Rural Board of Education Atlee Freshley Edna Maxwell Stuart Johnston Charles Stoffer

Constructive receipt income rules for taxable years

The text explains constructive receipt of income for tax purposes. It covers crediting or setting aside income, third party payments on a taxpayer’s behalf, third party compensation, mature interest coupons, and savings bank or building loan association credits. It notes agent receipt transfers taxable income to the taxpayer for the year of receipt by the agent.

Building and Loan Association

Employees Sign Roll Call At Canton Y M C A

The 51 employees across four Canton Y M C A branches gathered at the central branch for their annual roll call. Longest service belongs to Walter Selby and Maj. George Schmucker, both with 28.5 years. Others with 20+ years include Roy Bobbitt, Minnie VanVoorhis, Grant Egley, Henry Moore, Orrville Briner, Louesa Wharton, Nona Fountain, and Ray Walther. General secretary E. T. Heald has 13 years and ranks 18th.

Central Branch Walter Selby George Schmucker Army Canton Y.M.C.A Roy Bobbitt Minnie VanVoorhis Grant Egley Henry Moore Orrville Briner Louesa Wharton Nona Fountain Ray Walther E. T. Heald

Miss Rosanna Johnston Receives Syracuse Scholarship

Homeworth January 27. Miss Rosanna Johnston daughter of Mr and Mrs Stuart Johnston receives a scholarship at Syracuse University after graduating from Alliance High School and Mt Union College.

Homeworth Rosanna Johnston Stuart Johnston Syracuse University Alliance High School Mt. Union College

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Tersinix Stork Stewart Miller Harrison Navy Plant U. S MT. Union U.S Britain Y. M Maj. Schmucker Valentines News Depot Sun Optical CO Market Ave
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