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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1942

Page

10

Radio Highlights From Veterns of Foreign Wars Hour

The Blue network airs a VFW program with from New York and Washington picks featuring Jimmy Dorsey and speakers Robert Patterson Max Singer and Alice Donahue. James Cagney and Dennis Morgan perform a Captains of the Clouds sketch. Also Church of Scotland moderator Dr Cockburn speaks at 4 pm. Manon on Great Moments in Music with Miss Tennyson and tenor Peerce airs at 10:15 pm on CBS. Meimei Lin hosts Quiz Kids at 8 pm on Blue network. Censorship bars weather references.

Ello America Veterans of Foreign Wars Blue Network New York Youngstown Washington Hollywood Jimmy Dorsey Robert P. Patterson Max Singer Alice M. Donahue National Lucy Monroe James Cagney Dennis Morgan James Hutchison Cockburn D. D General Assembly of the Church of Scotland Blue Dr. Cockburn Henry Smith Leiper America World Council of Churches Jean Tennyson Dan Peerce Massenet Manon CBS Miss Tennyson

Radio Schedule Highlights With Notable Guests Listed

Broadcasts on WHEC WHK WJR WTAM and WHBC reveal hourly news over the day. Highlights include 7:30 high school spelling bee, 8:00 Quiz Kids with guest Meimei Lin, 9:00 Junior Miss with Shirley Temple, 9:00 Eddie Cantor with Charles Atlas, 9:30 Mr. District Attorney Food Stamp racket exposure, 10:15 Great Moments in Music featuring Manon, and 11:30 Tune Up America with Navy Nurses Corps superintendent Sue Dauser.

Meimei Lin WJR Shirley Temple WTAM Eddie Cantor Charles Atlas Manon WHBC America Sue Dauser Navy Nurses Corps WHE WABC Mutual Columbia Skull John Mary Marlin Portia Jack Armstrong the Goldbergs U. S. Army Abbotts Midnight O’neills Tom Mix Scattergood Baines Ellis Vander Pyle Edwin C Lum & Abner Hedda Hopper Cleve Frank Parker Jack Graney Lowell Thomas the World Today Fulton Lewis Fred Waring Easy Aces Amos ‘N Andy Morgan News of the World Mr. Keen Lanny Ross Willy Mathias Lone Ranger Brewster Boy Cal Tinney Thin Man Mr. Meek Art Jarrett John Hughes Glenn Miller Dr. Geo. Hunt Maj. Eliot Paul Simms Carl Hoff Harry James Freddy Martin WWHK Mutual-Blue A&m Rise Arthur Godfrey Rise and Shine Victor Lindlahr Goodwill Mission News Band of Today Merrett Ruddock Bess Johnson Myrt Marge Eleanor Hanson Young Dr. Malone Joyce Jordan Fletcher Wiley Kate Hopkins David Harum BC Conservatory Conservatory Landt Nbc-Red Korn Kobblers Jack Armstrong the Goldbergs Captain Midnight the O’neills Tom Mix Scattergood Baines News Frazier Hunt Labor Vera Barton Orphan Annie Amos ‘N’ Andy Mr. Keen Lanny Ross March of Victory Maudie

Mutual Calling Camp Grant Little Show

Radio program listings note a Wednesday evening schedule featuring Johnson Family Prelude News Mystic Lowell Thomas Fred Waring News of World Al Pearce With A Smile Boulevards Dorothy Thompson Fannie Brice Aldrich Family in a sequence of performances and personalities.

Fred Waring News of World al Pearce

Radio and boxing highlights in national broadcasts

The article notes broadcasting rules on weather related cancellations and outlines upcoming radio plans. It mentions Madison Square Garden boxing bouts continuing on Mutual for another year from June 1 after a signed contract. It also previews John Charles Thomas on the Eddie Cantor show in April and a Treasury Star Parade dramatization with Janet Gaynor and Fredric March starring Mary Jane Walsh and others the week of March 30. Ray McKinley debuts a new band next month with largely unknown players. Dolly Dawn ends her band and plans a solo career after leading George Hall’s group.

Madison Square Garden New York Mutual John Charles Thomas Eddie Cantor Janet Gaynor Fredric March Mary Jane Walsh Frank Parker Jerry Cooper Ray McKinley Dolly Dawn George Hall

Easter Parade Promises Fanciest Show Amid War Rationing

Washington reports say Easter merchandise sales exceed 1928 and 1929, with stock ample for spring fashions and confections despite sugar limits. Florists and candy makers prepared, but Easter vacations may shrink as war work and rationing affect travel. Some officials foresee stricter clothing rules and possible future rationing.

Associated Press Washington Commerce Department Pearl Harbor Leon Henderson Milady

Auxiliary of Legion Hears Mexico Review

Members of the Canton post American Legion auxiliary heard a Mexico talk by Miss Harriet Moore from the Canton public library staff in a Legion home meeting Tuesday night. Nancy Loughran sang a solo with piano by Mrs. E J Loughran. The group voted to sponsor a Canton boy at Boys State in Columbus and to donate to the state blood donors fund. A joint meeting with the Legion is set for April 16 to discuss child welfare.

Canton Post, American Legion Auxiliary Mexico Harriet Moore Canton Public Library Legion Home Nancy Loughran Junior Auxiliary E. J. Loughran F. A. Powell Canton Boys State Columbus The Legion

Housing Authorized For Four Ohio Cities

The national housing agency announced Tuesday that President Roosevelt authorized permanent defense homes by public and private agencies in four Ohio cities. Dayton public 750 private 1,250. Columbus public 792 private 1,500. Lorain Elgin public 500 private 250.

Associated Press Washington National Housing Agency Roosevelt Ohio Dayton Columbus Lorain-Elgria

Stark county explosive license demands clampdown

Ohio law requires licenses for anyone selling storing handling or using explosives. Stark county clerk C Frank Sherrard reports at least 200 persons have not yet complied. Penalties include up to 5000 fine and one year imprisonment. By March 1 only 75 licenses issued and about 300 involved in handling powder nitroglycerin and related items.

Stark County Ohio C. Frank Sherrard Sherrard

It's Hair Today But Gone Tomorrow Foe Warned

March 25 Ohio soldiers warn the Japanese with the word victory shaved on their heads. The lineup includes Pvt Mario Laurienti of Cleveland and seven others from Cleveland Columbus Bucyrus and Portsmouth. Each wears a letter forming victory as a bold morale gesture.

Ohio Mario Laurienti Cleveland Steve Cokak Leroy Thomas Columbus Robert Larue Bucy

Santa Barbara Islands Named Off California Coast

The eight Santa Barbara Islands off the California coast are Ana Cap a Santa Barbara Santa Catalina San Clemente Santa Cruz San Miguel San Nicolas and Santa Rosa in a geographic listing.

Santa Barbara Islands California Ana Capa Santa Barbara Santa Catalina San Clemente Santa Cruz San Miguel San Nicolas Santa Rosa

Army May Call New Draft List by Mid Summer

The army may draw from about 9 million men in the third selective service registration by June as new groups age into eligibility. Gen. Hershey said only about 5 percent of registrants over 37 would qualify for general service while the army expects to activate 32 additional divisions and expand ranks in early summer.

ARMY Associated Press Columbus Lewis B. Hershey War Department Selective Service Trade Association Hershey

Three More Divisions Streamlined For Army

Washington March 25 The army added three divisions in the first stage of expanding to 3,600,000 men for 1943. Camp training will last a year as the 77th division, the Metropolitan division, and other units are assembled from reception centers, with officers and NCOs already on hand to accelerate mobilization.

Associated Press Washington New York City

Three More Youths Held In Vandalism Cases

Three more boys aged 17, 17, and 16 were arrested by Patrolmen Rotar and Pucci for property destruction in North Market Heights. One 17 year old admitted involvement in the rifle firing at a police cruiser on 30th st NE but denied further damage. The others admitted breaking several windows and participating in light vandalism during escapades. A separate incident notes two boys about 13 damaged Sid's Restaurant electric sign by pulling a glass tube from a wire.

Vic Rotar J. A. Pucci Police Child Welfare Bureau North Market Heights 30Th St Sid’s Tuscarawas St

Steubenville Establishes 11 P.M. Curfew on Youth

Steubenville officials approved an 11 p m curfew for all persons of high school age or younger to combat a sharp rise in juvenile crime. Police and deputies were ordered to detain youths found on the streets after curfew and investigate their parents for possible contributing to delinquency.

International News Service Steubenville

Stark County Delinquent Tax Sale Yields 9 080 50

About 10 percent of Stark county delinquent parcels sold or redeemed. 43 parcels redeemed by back taxes penalties and costs, 88 sold to new owners. Assessed value of sold or redeemed parcels 24 700 dollars. net collections 9 080 50 dollars. Prosecutor to push June measure allowing offers above minimum and set a 5 dollar minimum per parcel.

Stark County

Wheatley Club Here Plans Get-Together

The Fireside club of the Phil lis Wheatley association will host a Godéd Neighbor night at 612 Market ove r Thursday at 8 p m. A community get-together with music games and entertainment for all ages is planned. Irving Barnes will sing and entertain. Tea will be served by the Fireside club with hostesses and Mrs H E Pearson as general chairman.

Fireside Club Phillis Wheatley Association Wheatley Market Canton Irving Barnes Elizabeth Carmichael Marian Doyle Hazel Dandridge Virginia Cooper Charlotte Lancaster Edna Christian H. E. Pearson

Henry Grady to head U S mission to India

Washington March 25 Dr Henry Grady former assistant secretary of state will assume the acting chairmanship of the advisory commission to be sent to India The commission originally named Col Louis Johnson as chairman but his duties as President Roosevelt's personal representative in India require him to stay in New Delhi

Associated Press Washington Henry Grady India State Department Louis Johnson Roosevelt New Delhi

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