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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1942

Page

15

The Pitfalls Of Love and a Secret Message

In a suspenseful segment, the narrator hints that a cryptic page, penned by Jack Bickett and hidden by Mary, may reveal Jack’s whereabouts. The plan involves locating Professor Walter Scott Diswell in Thunder Mountain while an armored car awaits at a hotel entrance. The story ends with a note about Marjorie Streiber Hopkins’s wedding in Canton and future plans.

Katherine Jack Dicky Stephen Redfield Mary Professor Diswell Walter Scott Diswell Litchfield Hills Thunder Mountain R. D Lillian

Salinas man drafted by hour in wartime registration

Salinas California March 2 James Corda a grocer registered for selective service by one hour to fit the age limit. Born February 17 1897 at midnight he served as a private in World War I and now joins the draft pool within the required window.

Salinas Calif James Corda Selective Service Corda

Minstrel Show Delayed by St Marys Group

St Marys Catholic Holy Name society postponed its minstrel show set for April 12 and 13 citing indefinit e postponement after a Monday night meeting. About 60 members attended. a brief business session preceded monologues and short sketches. Next meeting set for April 6.

St. Mary’s Catholic Holy Name Society

Lighting History Outlined By Optimists Club Speaker

William Lightbody of Ohio Power Co explained the evolution of lighting from 4000 B C to modern high efficiency systems at an Optimist club luncheon in the Courtland hotel. He traced developments such as black lighting fluorescent lamps and flood lighting from Edison’s first electric lamp. Nominations were made for new officers before the program, with election to follow.

B. C William Lightbody Ohio Power Co Optimist Club Courtland Hotel Lightbody Thomas Edison

Sugar War Ration Book Details For Sugar Purchases

Instructional leaflet outlines how War Ration Book No 1 will govern sugar purchases and later items. County clerk C Frank Sherrard received 332000 copies. stamps, custody, and use rules include week limits, lost books, signings, and procedures for hospital stays and deaths.

C. Frank Sherrard Sherrard Office of Price Administration OPA United States

Trinity School festival showcases 35 piece orchestra

An audience of 200 attended the third annual spring festival presented Monday night by Trinity Reformed Sunday School Orchestra in the church. The 35 piece ensemble directed by Merl F. Shanower performed old favorites alongside contemporary tunes with soloists Jackie Davis and Judd Warstler among those featured.

Trinity Reformed Sunday School Orchestra Merl F. Shanower Jackie Davis Judd Warstler

Local Social List Shows Community Women and Men

Misses Ruth Ann Lorius Alma Mae Volzer Stella Fabinak Betty and Mary Ellen Johnson Betty McGaughey Vivian Hayes Jack Bernhardt Mrs Bernice Frease and Mrs Jack Bergert appear in a community social roster reflecting local households and family ties.

Ruth Ann Lorius Alma Mae Volzer Stella Fabinak Betty Mary Ellen Johnson Betty McGaughey Vivian Hayes Jack Bernhardt Bernice Frease Jack Bergert

Canal Distance Ebb and Flow Across Isthmus

The Pacific end of the Panama canal lies 27 miles farther east than the Atlantic end, marking a notable difference in canal alignment and navigation planning. This fact impacts vessel routing, lock operations, and historical surveying work conducted during the canal's development.

Pacific Panama Canal Atlantic

Bonus Promise for Babies Sparks Unusual Labor Clause

St Louis on March 3 A P Spack a local manufacturer signed a contract with CIO United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers Local 1128 including a clause to pay 25 for every baby born among its 65 workers during 1942 The agreement highlights wartime incentives encouraging larger families among workers.

ST. Louis A. P. Spack CIO United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers

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Jack Bickett Marion South America Marjorie' Streiber Edward Hopkins Martin Luther Church O. C. Mees Ewelers KET ST ST. Mary’s Lydia E. Pinkham Boscul Trinity School Feit Pad Renee Acta Oa Coats PIN Money Shop Row’s Selling
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