Soldier's Son Recalls German School Experiences and Homecoming
Bill Wigington, 11, and his family return to Canton after three years in Germany. He attended German military family schools in Bremen and Bremerhaven, describing stricter discipline, two- shift classes, heavier homework, and occasional clashes with German peers. He notes bombed churches, scarce housing, and American life returning aboard a luxury liner on the voyage home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Wigington
Roosevelt School
Germany
Wigington
Canton
Bremen
Bremerhaven
Bill
William J. Wigington
Corps of Engineers
5Th St
America
First Snapshot Contest Entries Due Thursday
The Repository sponsors a 10 week amateur snapshot contest. Entries must reach the Snapshot Contest Editor by 8 a.m. Thursday. Enter as many photos as you wish. prizes range from $1 to $5 in weekly rounds, with four $25 grand prizes at the end and a chance to reach a national contest for $10,000. Photos must be black and white, taken after October 1, 1948, with name and address on the back.
Six fugitives still at large in WV prison break
Two more escapees, Everett Ruble and Elmer Tichnell, were recaptured near Belpre, Ohio, as the security sweep expanded after 14 inmates escaped from the West Virginia state penitentiary. The group’s breakout involved crude drills and a hacked window, with a guard bound and a tense hunt across the upper Ohio River region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moundsville
W. Va
West Virginia State Penitentiary
Belpre
Earl W. Walker
Everett Leroy Ruble
Elmer Tichnell
Parkersburg
Ruble
Tichnell
Upper
Ohio River
Glen Easton
Taylor
Floyd Fritzman
Twila
Fritzman
Orel Skeen
Jackie James
Okey Patteson
Nominations Open For Dad Of 1949 In Canton
Canton Jaycees invite entries for the Dad of 1949 honor. Nominators mail forms to civic groups and submit reasons for selection. Nominations accepted at the Jaycee office in the New Vicary building until midnight Sunday June 12. Judges will judge home, church, occupation and social activities. The winner receives a scroll and savings bond at a Jaycee luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Durato
George N. Habig
Dale Shoemaker
Canton Pta. Council
Louis Ream
First National Bank
Sudden Rains Strike Canton and Surrounding Areas
A heavy evening rain drenched Canton and nearby areas Saturday, lasting about two and a half hours with bursts of sun in between. Winds peaked near 17 mph with lightning causing some home damage. Temperatures rose to 90 before dropping to 75 after the rain. Firemen reported damage to wiring and homes, including R J Bachtel at 1530 Ridgeway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
U. S. Weather Bureau
Akron- Canton
State Highway Garage
R. J. Bachtel
Ridgeway
Prewar marble champs earn spot in national tourney finals
The Repository's five county champions won Saturday at the National Guard Armory to earn a trip to Asbury Park New Jersey for the national marble tournament June 19 to 24. Each champion receives a $50 bond while runners up win $25 bonds. the event featured upsets and close finishes as Samuel Spencer claimed the open title with four straight wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peese
National Guard Armory
Asbury Park
N. J
Charles Wahl
Repository
David Wilson
Ann Cricks
Samuel Spencer
Huge Air Raid Test Planned On East Coast
Secretary of Defense Johnson announced the most extensive test of the nation s air raid warning system since the war. Over 26 000 civilian volunteers will join Operation Lookout across a 10 state East Coast area from Portland Maine to Wilmington Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Defense Johnson
Portland
Wilmington
Del
Johnson
Office of Civil Defense Planning
Aubrey H. Mellinger
Air Defense Command
Mitchel Air Force Base
New York
OCDP
Defense Secretary
Congress
Ordinance Plan To Unveil Smoke Survey Monday
Canton to receive long awaited report by Coal Producers Committee on winter smoke survey. Jack Vogele and H B Lammers will present the plan from Cincinnati, first to the local citizens committee at 11 a.m. then to the Canton Junior Chamber at the Onesta Hotel one hour later. Report details to be revealed Monday. main provisions include equipment standards for new buildings and controlled smoke limits with brief heavier smoke allowances during firing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Producers Committee
Canton
Jack Vogele
H. B. Lammers
Cincinnati
Ium ©Ey
Thomas H. Leahy
Canton Junior Chamber of Commerce
Onesta Hotel
City Council
Council
Local ads list dairy, furniture and fair events
Globe Dairy Stores advertise milk at 52c per gallon and 56c gallon for home use. Porch rugs and lawn chairs offered at 3.95 each. Home Furniture promotes items at 229 Market South. Lady Fair Beauty Salon to reopen Monday June 6 at Dial 26204. 210 E. Tuscarawas features All Pony Show Canton Fair Grounds Sunday June 5 with Adults 50c and children 6 and over 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Fair Beauty Salon
Dial
E. Tusc
Canton Fairgrounds
Kansas Woman To Get Job as U S Treasurer
President Truman selected Mrs. Georgia Neese Clark, a Kansas Democrat and former actress turned banker, as treasurer of the United States. At 49, she would be the first woman in the post, succeeding the late W. A. Julian after his fatal Bethesda crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
United States
Senate
Georgia Neese Clark
Kansas
W. A. Julian
Bethesda
George M. Clark
Crew Kept Aboard for Questioning
Government agents boarded the Gerhart Eisler escape ship Batory surrounding it with guards and detained 111 passengers for Ellis Island hearings as officials examined nearly 700 travelers from Gdynia Copenhagen and Southampton. The ship remained under government control while captains and Polish officials debated the extent of action and authorities prepared hearings starting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gerhart Eisler
Ellis Island
Eisler
Washing
Batory
Gdynia
Copenhagen
Southampton
Edward Shaughnessy
FBI
Immigration Or Customs
John Donovan
U. S
Jan Cwiklinsky
Donovan
Washington
Jozef Winiewicz
Germany
England
House un-American Activities Committee
America
Bolivar Volunteer Fire Dept Horse Show on Bolivar School grounds
The Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual horse show this afternoon at the Bolivar School grounds. The event promises competitive classes and family fun with proceeds supporting department activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivar Volunteer Fire Dept
Bolivar
Ferraro's Bread Ad Sparks Aud Children Sale Rally
Rummage sale advertised by Ferraro's Italian bread features at Aud. Children’s Mission. Event set for 9:30 on Monday June 6. Proceeds support mission programs. Local shoppers invited to donate and attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Mission
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Samuel Spencer Washington
Bill Ser
U. S. Army
Ilding
Nena Spa Veterans Activities
Virginia
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Powhattan
Mike Ables
Holly Starcher
Dennis P. Taylor
Jack Heeney
Donald Wurster
Charles P. Ross
U.S
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Waldeen Burris
Fairmount
Emma Miller
Lake Local
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Gibbs
Waco
Shirley Huffman
Jackson School
Shirley Benedict
Gibbs School
Bill Offineer
West North School
Miles Sharpshooter
Avalon
WHBC
Jim Muzzy
Glenn Shaner
Sandyville
Joseph Muniz
Alliance
Raymond Amistadi
Dover
Robert Starr
Wooster
Roosevelt Maccioli
Dan Baer
Sherrodsville
Paul McGilton
Massillon
Gary Spahr
New Philadelphia
Terry Dray
Raymond Amastadi
Waldeen
David
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