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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1942
Page
3
Sam Bowen, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Bowen of Big Prairie, was among Navy men evacuated from the Hawaiian Islands to Valley Joe California after the Pearl Harbor attack. His hands were severely burned by a bomb during the December 7 assault.
Emil Mettetal a 76-year-old Detroit marine engineer applied to join the Navy saying he has 25 years of experience and could replace a younger man. Local recruiter cannot waive the 50 year age limit and advised contacting the Navy Department in Washington.
Madison Square Garden workers converted the ice rink to a basketball court in two hours setting a new speed record for such a transformation.
State Agriculture Director John T. Brown announced that examinations for licenses as weighers testers and samplers of milk and cream will be held at Ohio State University during the week of Feb 16. State law requires all persons in milk and cream plants who weigh sample or test dairy products be licensed. All temporary licenses will expire March 1.
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