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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1942

Page

2

Five Boys Held In Home Damage Incident

Five youths aged 11 to 15 were arrested and held to juvenile court after damaging plaster in a new home at 900 24th St NE. Two boys were caught inside carrying lumber and sandpaper, suspected of theft, while others were later detained. Nearby, two younger boys, 9 and 12, were held for throwing marbles in the State Theater on Tuscarawas St, injuring Herman Schuler.

24Th St Fred W. Taylor Wilson W. T. Boyd Chester Wiseman Vic Rotar J. A. Pucci Police Child Welfare Bureau Don Bole Glenn Hill Tuscarawasst Herman Schuler Ardmore Ave Schuler

Vandals Slash Tires On Three More Cars

Three more reports of vandalism involving tire slashings were reported to police and the sheriff. Fred Wilson of 349 Smith Ave NW said a knife cut a tire on his car while parked at his residence Monday night. George Calhoun of 29th St NE reported a sharp instrument cut a tire on his car last Friday night. Grace Barkheimer of RD 1 East Sparta described a V shaped slash on a tire while her car rested in the 100 block of 5th St NW Friday night.

Fred Wilson Smith Ave George Calhoun 29Th St NE 29Th St Grace Barkheimer RD 1 East Sparta 5Th St

Baldwin to speak on the Philippines at Lincoln meeting

Baldwin, a U. S. forces veteran who occupied Manila in 1898, will address the Lincoln Booster club during the March meeting at 7 30 PM in Lincoln High School music room. Dorothy Wharton performs whistling solos with Kathleen Fairless on piano, followed by refreshments in the cafeteria after the business session.

E. ©. Baldwin U. S Manila Philippines Lincoln Booster Club Lincoln High School Dorothy Wharton Kathleen Fairless

So help your tires with weekly SOHIO pressure checks

The notice urges weekly tire pressure checks by SOHIO to prevent under inflated tires. It claims underinflation wastes miles of wear, giving examples at 3 and 5 pounds under pressure. Emphasizes far more miles gained with correct pressure and branded by SGHSO SERVICE.

Sohio

Naval Plant Union Opens Negotiations at Westinghouse

Negotiations for a contract for operation and maintenance employees at the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing naval ordnance plant began Wednesday afternoon. Local 804 of the International Association of Machinists AFL submitted a contract for consideration. Plant manager Roy V. Gavert said the session was completely harmonious as talks proceed. The IAM proposal will be reviewed point by point until mutual agreement is reached, with an estimated duration of about two weeks.

Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co. Naval Ordnance Plant International Association of Machinists AFL Roy V. Gavert IAM

Middlebranch clubs stage operetta Sailor Maids

Middlebranch High School glee clubs present Sailor Maids a two act operetta by Charles Chaney Friday at 8 15 pm in the school auditorium Evelyn Wenger leads as the lighthouse keeper s daughter with Nelson Schmucker Charles Hinkle and Nelson Davis in male leads Cast includes Dorothy Royer Joseph Brosovic Wanda Burfield Avery Sheatier Charles Snyder and others Large choruses of sailor maids and lifeguards feature dances by Shirley Phillips Imogene Booth Anchors Aweigh and Sailor s Hornpipe dances plus accordion and piano numbers Music by Grace Senff and Margaret Rodgers directed by Margaret Rodgers with Florence Smith in charge of dances Aili Hakojarvi costume arranger and staff listed

Middlebranch High School Sailor Maids Charles Chaney New England Evelyn Wenger Nelson Schmucker Charles Hinkle Nelson Davis Dorothy Royer Joseph Brosovic Wanda Burfield Avery Sheatier Charles Snyder Shirley Phillips Imogene Booth Miss Booth Edna Reel Janice Lewis Leora Schmucker Alice Bob Beverly Graber Mildred Judy Margaret Stuhl Esther Rice Grace Senff Margaret Rodgers Florence Smith Aili Hakojarvi John Guttner Barbara Firestone Robert Angione Walter Wasik Harold Schamp Catherine Leist Margaret Watham Harriet Wirth Emily Rice

Farm bloc wins fight in House

The House approved a farm bloc proposal within the agriculture appropriations bill to bar the Commodity Credit Corp from using funds for sales of government held surplus crops below parity. The measure passed 116 to 47, though opponents doubted its effectiveness given possible evasion and executive fund transfers.

Associated Press Washington House Senate Commodity Credit Corp Rep Dirksen Illinois Tarver Georgia Appropriations

North Nimishillen joins Louisville defense plan

North Nimishillen school district residents vote to place defense efforts under Louisville civilian corps. Mayor Earl C. Lair cites larger unit resources. North Nimishillen joins surrounding districts Fairhope Harrisburg Pleasant Grove Center Church. C. E. Petty named tentative chairman. Nimishillen Grange pledges cooperation. A Friday 8 p.m. meeting with Adult Recreation stated at the school.

North Nimishillen Louisville Earl C. Lair Fairhope Harrisburg Pleasant Grove Center Church C. E. Petty Nimishillen Grange

Debt on tuition owed by Nimishillen board

A state examiner's report misstated a Louisville village district debt to Nimishillen two rural district. The amount 11736.70, tied to 1934 to 1936 tuition, is owed by Nimishillen to Louisville. A three mill levy defeated at the last general election was to liquidate the debt.

Louisville Village Nimishillen Two Nimishillen Louisville

Salvation Army prepares Canton clothing reserve drive

The Salvation Army plans a March 16 to 21 clothing collection under its Civilian Defense program. Donated items will be repaired and sorted by volunteers to form a reserve for emergencies. Wanted items include dresses coats shoes trousers undergarments sweaters blankets layettes and more. Telephone contributions welcomed.

Salvation Army Salvation Army Home League

Salvation Army calls for articles at designated drop points

The 5500 and the Salvation Army's red truck will call. Articles may be left at the citadel at 322 Walnut Ave SE or at the social service department, 1006 9th St SW.

Salvation Army Citadel Walnut Ave Social Service Department 9Th St

MacLeish to Speak at AP News Gathering

Archibald MacLeish, Librarian of Congress and head of the Office of Facts and Figures, has accepted an invitation to address Associated Press members at their annual luncheon. The event will be held at the Waldorf Astoria on April 20, announced Robert McLean, president of the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin and AP president.

Associated Press New York Archibald MacLeish Congress Office of Facts and Figures Waldorf Astoria Robert McLean Philadelphia Evening Bulletin

Collier's Magazine Price Change Announced

The Crowell Collier Publishing Co said Collier's weekly will raise single copy price from 5 to 10 cents and yearly subscription from 2 to 3 dollars, effective with the May 9 issue.

Associated Press New York Crowell-Collier Publishing Co Collier's

Recruiter Meets Enlistee's Dad in Salem Office

Salem March 12 United Press reports veteran chief petty officer Robert Fallon who runs the local recruiting station recognized Albert McCullough, once his apprentice at the San Francisco naval training station forty years earlier. McCullough, of Sweet Home, brought his son Milton L. to enlist.

United Press Salem Ore Robert Fallon Albert McCullough San Francisco Naval Training Station Fallon McCullough Sweet Home Milton L

Want Ad Seeks Cash Buyer For Adding Machine

A want ad seeks a cash buyer for an adding machine, promising a quick sale and simple transaction. The notice targets local buyers and emphasizes immediate readiness to purchase.

Lung Clinic Examined Forty-One in Millersburg

Forty-one people were examined during a chest clinic conducted here Tuesday by Dr. Edward Arnold of Canton.

Millersburg Edward Arnold Canton

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