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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1942

Page

8

Dueber Theater Opens with Modern Akron Design

Canton builds modern Dueber theater at 114 Dueber Ave SW with 1000 seats, air conditioning, latest projection gear, two weekday shows from 6 p.m., continuous weekend matinees from 1 p.m., and 60 000 square feet of adjacent parking. Frank N. Goethke and Harold Makinson, operators of four Barberton theaters, lease the site under 15 years. First program Wednesday night features second run films with possible later first run showings. Construction began last May, delayed by defense needs. original opening planned for October. The manager position is currently vacant. about 18 employees will be hired.

Cantons New Motion Picture House Dueber Theater Dueber Ave Frank N. Goethke Goethke A. M. Duber Gaethke Harold Makinson Barberton Dueber Dueber Are

Scio program planned with talent show and concert

Scio residents will attend two home talent acts on February 5 at 8 p m in the local high school auditorium. The program is presented by the Band Boosters club with a concert led by Mrs Aspinwall. After the entertainment a supper will be served by the Band Mothers club.

Want Ad Readers Seek Home or Auto Radios

Classified readers show strong demand for home and auto radios. Shoppers expect fair prices and quick deals, with buyers and sellers coordinating pickup and payment efficiently. Market visibility and clear condition notes improve matching speed.

Want Ad

Timken students win federal stenography jobs in capital

Six Timken Vocational High School juniors secured junior stenographer positions in Washington after passing a civil service test last Thursday. They depart tonight at 8 40 by train with diplomas due next June if graduation is met.

Timken Vocational High School United States Civil Service Washington Ford O. Harrison Washington High School Massillon A. J. Wolforth Federal Civil Service Board Post Office Civil Service Room

Objectors Continued From Page One In Court

Judge Underwood stated Dunkel believed he was a conscientious objector when war threats rose in the area. Four others charged with violating the selective service act await trial in Underwood's court. E. K. Bell, 24, of Martins Ferry, pleads innocent and will face court tomorrow. Richard A. Hall, 21, Barnesville. James H. Halterman, 27, Columbus. Clarence Hall, 25, Columbus, to appear in court.

Dunkel Underwood

Salem men placed on five year probation for auto theft

Luther Elwanger also known as Luther Wright and Donald Workman of Salem pleaded guilty before Judge Joel H. Sharp to auto theft charges and received five years probation starting this day in Lisbon.

Lisbon Luther Elwanger Luther Wright Donald Workman Salem Joel H. Sharp

Troop Movements On Trains May Curtail Civilian Travel

War production officials forecast ticket rationing for Pullman train travel this summer with full rationing or airplane travel possible sooner. If war lasts years, all day coach train travel could be restricted by government orders. Officials worry about suburban commuters as tires and autos grow scarce and cities face crowded transit.

Washington Pullman Joseph B. Eastman Mili Army Navy U. S. Ferrying Command

Japanese Kill Luzon Flier in Parachute

Lieut Marshall J. Anderson of Oklahoma City was killed in the Philippines on January 19 after bailing out of a crippled plane. He shot down two Japanese planes and was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by General Douglas MacArthur for extraordinary gallantry in action.

U. S Philippines Marshall J. Anderson Army Air Corps Japan George Cox Jr Subic Bay Associated Press Washington War Department Douglas MacArthur Anderson Lieut. Anderson Oklahoma City Okla Philippine Air Force

Red Cross Roll Call Hits $1,079 in Lisbon Drive

Richard L. Firestone, chairman, announced Lisbon and Center two collected $1,079.55 with 898 one dollar memberships. The county area total was about $3,700, compared to last year's $2,538 in the drive.

Lisbon Richard L. Firestone Red Cross Center Two

Half of England's adults smoke in latest estimates

A new estimate shows about half of England's population, roughly 22 million people, smoke. Health officials warn of ongoing risk from tobacco use while noting regional variations and calls for stronger cessation support.

Savannah Booms With $60 Million Tanker Order

Savannah seaport expands defense work with a $60,000,000 plan to build 6,000-ton oil cargo tankers, under U S Maritime Commission contract with MacEvoy Shipbuilding. First keel laid in March, 30 tanks in year, 360 feet long, 15,000 tons capacity, 24-hour operation, half the cost of steel ships. About 10,000 workers expected. Old facilities being reconditioned, adding three shipbuilding firms to Savannah.

MacEvoy Shipbuilding Company U. S. Maritime Commission

Benefit social for paralysis fund at Crystal Springs Grange

In Massillon on January 27 a benefit social will be held at the Crystal Springs Grange hall Thursday night to aid the paralysis fund. The public is invited and the next Grange meeting is scheduled for February 5 at the hall.

Massillon Crystal Springs

Churchill vows Malay Peninsula and Singapore defense to last inch

Churchill pledged that the Malay peninsula and Singapore would be defended to the last inch and warned Japan may not risk invading Australia. He described Allied plans with the United States, Stalin, and Chiang Kai-shek, noting close US naval ties and joint staff efforts while urging House support despite wartime strain.

Malay Peninsula Singapore Japan Australia Pacific United States New Zealand Roosevelt Washington Stalin Chiang Kai-shek United States Navy Admiralty Atlantic House

Army Dental Corps War on Bad Teeth

United Press reports the Army Dental Corps expands from 267 to 2900 personnel with hundreds of hygienists and non professionals. Since July 1, 1395203 dollars have been spent on dental equipment and supplies for hospitals, cantonments, and clinics across Puerto Rico Alaska Panama Hawaii and other fields.

United Press Chicago Puerto Rico Alaska U. S. Army Dental Corps Journal of the American Dental Association Ellsworth K. Kelly Kelly Air Corps Panama Hawaii

Shoe makers switch eyelets to save brass for war cases

The Associated Press reports that shoe manufacturers agreed to substitute lacquered metal for brass eyelets, saving brass for about 1,000,000 artillery shell cases annually. The War Production Board says wear remains unchanged, and limits eyelet production in early 1945 to match orders through April.

Associated Press Washington War Production Board WPB

8 000 Tons of Wheat to Greece Authorized

London January 27 authoritative quarters said Britain and the United States will authorize a single shipment of 8 000 tons of wheat to Greece. The aid is to be distributed under the auspices of the International Red Cross.

International News Service London Great Britain United States Greece International Red Cross

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