Red Cross Junior Red Cross units to aid national defense
Delbert Pugh of the national Red Cross outlined a coordinated drive with Canton area schools to expand first aid training from grades seven through sophomore year and organize 15 to 50 pupil first aid detachments. The program includes hospital supply production, knitting and sewing, home nursing, nutrition courses, and participation in the Victory Book campaign. A nationwide survey will assign school projects and ship finished items to hospitals as wool shortages threaten knitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Delbert Pugh
Washington
Pugh
Courtland Hotel
Canton
Timken Vocational High School
Mr. Pugh
Army
Navy
Stark County
Junior Red Cross
FHA official outlines defense housing plan and materials
(Continued From Page 1) said, is to create the largest number of living units with the smallest amount of critical material. He reviewed the procedure for obtaining preference ratings and though these ratings do not guarantee the builder materials, Mr. Norlin said builders operating with them have had no materials difficulties. Mr. Norlin explained details of Title VI of the FHA and outlined methods whereby contractors formerly engaged in other types of construction could gear their organizations to build needed defense homes here. Other FHA officials at the meeting were Harry Steffan, assistant to the chief architect of the Cleveland office, Theodore Humphreys, field representative, and Warren Booth, field inspector for the architectural section. The meeting was arranged by Frank B. Malone, FHA specialist here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norlin
FHA
Harry Steffan
Cleveland
Theodore Humphreys
Warren Booth
Frank B. Malone
Stark County Draft Board 5 Calls for Taft Investigation
This Canton report details Board No. 5 urging Col Goble and Gov Bricker to instigate an inquiry into Senator Taft's statements about draft board integrity. The letter, signed by all present members, sent copies to state officials and Taft staff, while Col. Goble's statements were cited as clearing the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board No. 5
Fred Z. Marburger
Harold Krider
H. J. Schory
C. J. Parker
Canton
Reese
State Selective Service
Stark County
Sen. Taft
United States
Help Stop The Axis Cold Defense Stamps and Bonds Drive
A wartime appeal urges Americans to buy Defense Stamps and Bonds through post offices banks and stores. The message links civilian purchases to funding vital defense equipment and hastening Hitler and Hirohito's defeat, urging regular purchases to sustain the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Hirohito
America
Wake Island raid myth and Pacific naval actions report
The report notes rumors of six Philippine destroyers attacking Wake Island on December 24 but Navy sources decline comment. Tokyo vague on Minamitori location, possibly Marcus Island, 1200 miles southeast of Japan. Tokyo claims eight casualties and one building fire. US forces claim success against Japanese bombers near Gilbert Islands. Observers think further strikes may target Ponopi islands in the Caroline group as Japan expands military holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wake Island
Navy
Minamitori Island
Tokyo
Marcus Island
Japan
United States
Marshall and
Gilbert Islands
Ponopi Islands
Carolina Group
Pacific War Moves Signal Wider Allied Plans
Reports from Australia and London describe mounting Allied preparations for a broad Pacific counteroffensive. Australia warns of a great task ahead as mobilization increases, while Japan aims to seize Java quickly to pressure Australia before reinforcements arrive. Dispatches note plans to assemble UN strength and use India and China as bases for counterattacks as Britain considers responding to Indian independence demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New Zealand
London
Washington
Pacific
John Curtin
Japan
Java
United Nations
India
China
Chamber of Commerce installs new officers in Carrollton
Carrollton and surrounding area notes indicate the Chamber of Commerce has installed E. B. Strohm as president Harold McElroy as vice president and Joe Butler as secretary and treasurer in a March 7 ceremony
India Warms Britain to Allow Freedom Demand
Nehru urged immediate formation of a provisional Indian government responsible to the Indian people not the British viceroy. Critics say the move is a urgent demand for dominion status to win Indian support for the Allied war effort, with Bose as an Axis alternative. London reports plan for greater independence postponed due to Conservative objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
India
Britain
Subhas Chandra Bose
Allahabad
Nehru
Leader In Youth Work To Address Lenten Meeting
Rev. Daniel A. Poling former Canton pastor and now Grace Baptist Temple Philadelphia will speak at the fourth of six Community Lenten services at First Christian church Wednesday at 7 30 p m His topic What Jesus Christ Has to Say Presiding Rev P H Welshimer and scripture read by Rev Harry L Zachman Music by First Presbyterian choir More than 6000 have heard the prior speakers Two more noted preachers will speak March 18 Albert W Palmer and Carl Christian Rasmussen Final meeting March 25 Holy Week services follow at local churches Poling a longtime leader of American youth and head of American and World Christian Endeavor organizations edits Christian Herald and hosts a NBC youth program He leads a large congregation and travels widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel A. Poling
Canton
Trinity Evangelical Church
Grace Baptist Temple
Philadelphia
First Christian Church
Jesus Christ
P. H. Welshimer
Harry L. Zachman
First Evangelical Church
First Presbyterian Church
Albert W. Palmer
Chicago Theological Seminary
Carl Christian Rasmussen
Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary
First Methodist Church
Trinity Lutheran
St. Paul’s Episcopal
First United Presbyterian
First Methodist
Poling
America
Christian Endeavor
NBC
Christian Herald
Seven Drivers Fined At Traffic Session
Seven drivers were fined at Friday’s traffic court session. Three DUI cases were continued to next Friday. Judge James A. Bowman imposed penalties including fines and suspended driving rights for six months. Names include Russell J. Steele Mogadore, Homer Lerch Harrison Ave SW, and Ralph J. Lothamer North Canton, with others fined for stop sign violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Bowman
Russell J. Steele
RD 1
Mogadore
Homer Lerch
Harrison Ave
Ralph J. Lothamer
Mainst
North Canton
Harvey M. Bender
Mahoning Rd
Charles L. Carter
Lloyd Kleitz
Robertsville
Ernest G. Bates
7Th St
Driver reaches 100 mph in escape with child in front seat
Baumgardner allegedly sped east toward the city limits with a child in the front passenger seat. Police said speeds reached 90 to 100 mph on wet roads before he eluded pursuers, then parked near St Pauls Catholic Church where he was later arrested with the boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baumgardner
Mahoning Rd
Superior Ave
Louisville
Canton
Chester Wiseman
W. T. Boyd
St.Paul’s Catholic Church
No Plans Imminent to Confiscate Tires
Aids of Leon Henderson said there was no imminent plan to confiscate tires from private car owners. He noted the possibility of confiscation had been discussed but no decision reached, speaking of the indefinite future. Find a buyer for used tires now through the want ad columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Aids
Leon Henderson
Price
Henderson
State report lists findings for twenty two thousand seven hundred thirteen dollars
A state examiner s report filed with County Auditor Lester S Lash lists findings totaling 22 713 28 covering Stark county rural and village schools and libraries for 1939 1941 compiled by Rosa bel Loney and Lucille Hertzer. The bulk of the amount is tuition due from 1934 to 1936 involving Louisville village school district and two rural districts plus an overpayment of 2 034 87 to Marlboro rural from architect Harry C Frank. Less amounts appear as 1939 paid 1 240 57 and 268 83 unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark County
Lester S. Lash
Rosabel Loney
Lucille Hertzer
Nimishillen
Louisville Village
Lexington
Sugar Creek
Marlboro Rural
Harry C. Frank
Rhymed Philosophy Entertains Rotary
Charles Williams secretary of the North Canton Y M C A spoke at the Onesto hotel lunch meeting to Rotarians. He delivered homespun philosophy in rhyme praising individual value and simple honest living and lauding Rotary's work with delinquent boys as an example of service to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Williams
North Canton Y. M. C. A
Onesto Hotel
Rotary
Sugar left on doors of orphan homes in Quincy
A mysterious benefactor left nearly 90 pounds of sacked sugar on doorsteps of four Quincy homes run for orphans and underprivileged children. The gift was reported on March 7 as authorities investigate the source of the sugar to assist the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Quincy
Ill
Carrollton Lutheran church to dedicate addition on 125th anniversary
The Evangelical Lutheran Trinity church in Carrollton will dedicate a $22,000 red brick addition measuring 32 by 65 feet with a new Sunday school assembly room classrooms junior department and chancel. Dr. W E Schuette will speak guest sermon by Dr. Herbert Leopold. Community night Wednesday features Rev O C Mees. The church dates to 1817 with past pastors including Rev Reinhart Rothacker Schmucker and current Rev Stainbrook installed in 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Evangelical Lutheran Trinity Church
Earl Stainbrook
W. E. Schuette
Sewickley
American Lutheran Church
Herbert Leopold
Capital University
O. C. Mees
Martin Luther Church
Canton
Target Areas Set for Owil Civilian Defense Gear
The OCD and War Department announce a 100 million dollar program to distribute steel helmets gas masks fire apparatus stretchers and other civilian defense equipment to coastal target areas and inland war production centers based on attack likelihood vulnerability and regional importance. Allocations cover fire equipment for towns under 200000 population and standard gear per 1000 residents for enrolled workers with specifics on helmets gas capes armbands gas suits turnout coats and medical kits among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Office of Civilian Defense
Congress
OCD
War Department
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
Tire rationing wins first test in court
In Norfolk Virginia March 7 Judge Luther B Way upheld Tire rationing regulations by the Office of Price Administration ruling that urgent wartime need for rubber makes compliance mandatory. The case from Smith-Douglas Co Inc sought tires from Joynes Tire Co for 1427 dollars bought last August and was decided on the public need prevailing over ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Norfolk
vVa
Henderson
Luther B. Way
OPA
Way
Smith-Douglas Co., Inc
Joynes Tire Co
Motorcycle Riders Plan Defense Corps
Roy Hilson of 608 Prospective SW treasurer of Canton Motorcycle Club received instructions from the American Motorcycle Association on a civilian defense plan. The plan would organize motorcycle owners into motorized messenger units for local councils during wartime. A meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Harley Davidson shop at 304 Cherry Ave NE will outline steps and recruit volunteers from the Canton area, with an estimated 200+ motorcycle users in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hilson
Canton Motorcycle Club
American Motorcycle Association
Hilson
Canton
Harley- Davidson
Cherry Ave NE
AHEPA Group’s Dance Nets Red Cross $200
Proceeds totaling 200 dollars from a recent dance at the Daughters of Penelope auxiliary of Ahepa in a church hall will be given to the Red Cross. Officers listed include Mrs. Louis Hontas as president, Mrs. Nicholas Kakos as vice president, Mrs. William Dasouras as secretary, and Mrs. John Anderson as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Hall
Daughters of
Penelope
Ahepa
Red Cross
Louis Hontas
Nicholas Kakos
William Dasouras
John Anderson
Newspapers Read More Since Pearl Harbor Raid
In Los Angeles on March 7, President Don Belding of the Pacific Advertising Association said Americans read newspapers at least half an hour longer since Pearl Harbor. He spoke to the Ice Industries Association of California noting increased advertising effectiveness due to war news interest and tire shortages changing living habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Pearl Harbor
Don Belding
Pacific Advertising Association
Belding
Ice Industries Association of California
Radio production halted for civilians after April twenty two
The War Production Board ordered the cessation of civilian radios and phonographs after April 22 with conversion of the entire industry to war work except for replacement parts. Manufacturers may complete sets begun before April 22 within current quotas. The action affects 55 firms employing about 30,000 people who produced over 13 million sets worth roughly 240 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
War Production Board
Mishaps Injure Three Persons in City Traffic
Three people were injured in city traffic Friday night and two motorists were arrested on intoxication charges. Tom Yanakas, 52, of 221 6th St SE, fractured his right leg after entering a car driven by Vernon Sherer at 3rd St and Cherry Ave SE. He was taken to Mercy hospital. A 6th St collision injured two passengers treated at Mercy. Vernon H. Keck, 1205 3rd St SW, and John H. Holmes, 709 Vick of SE, were the drivers. Betty Keck, 19, had a laceration over the right eye and Mary Ray, 17, of East Canton, suffered shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Yanakas
6Th St SE
3Rd St
Cherry Ave SE
Vernon Sherer
2Nd St SE
Roger Graybill
E. W. Crawford
Mercy Hospital
Mary Ray
East Canton
Two Drivers Arrested In City Drunk Driving Incidents
Louis Barth, 24, of 1213 4th st SW, was charged with intoxication after his car hit three parked vehicles in the 1100 block of Tuscarawas St W at 2 a.m. Police say the cars belonged to Oscar R. Louis, 1302 McKinley Ave SW, R. M. Shivers, 1107 Tuscarawas St W, and Clayton Saunier, 1111 Tuscarawas St W. Clyde McKinney, 21, Mineral City, was charged with intoxication after his vehicle struck a car driven by L. R. Robbins, 1333 McKinley Ave SW, at 13th St and Market Ave S at 10:20 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Barth
4Th St
Francis LeMasters
R. G. Sines
Tuscara
Oscar R. Louis
McKinley
R. M. Shivers
Tuscarawas
Clayton Saunier
Clyde Mc
Evangelist Sanders Continues Services in Bethel Tabernacle
Rev. D. L. Sanders of Jefferson City Missouri continues evangelistic services at Bethel Tabernacle. The pastor Rev. Niels P. Thomsen will speak on Gifts of Grace at morning worship. Sanders evening topic is Our Heritage of Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Sanders
Jefferson City, Mo
Bethel Tabernacle
Niels P. Thomsen
Sanders
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Col. Goble
New York City
Taft
Melodaires
Philippines
Pacific War
Honolulu
Carroll Church
Lisbon St
John Reinhart
D. Rothacker
G. M. Schmucker
Loren Pretty
Allen Pretty
Highst
Conover
N. C
Stainbrook
Owil
Plan Defense Corps
Dance Nets
Rex SE
South
Italy
Smith SW
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