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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1941

Page

2

Laughton in Tahiti On Set for The Tur tles of Tahiti

United Press reports Charles Laughton works barefoot on RKO sound stage built to resemble Tahiti for The Tur tles of Tahiti in the Nordhoff and Hall adaptation. The article notes Laughton’s bare feet, floral costume, and the humorous cock fight plot devised to avoid real on screen fisticuffs with a dyed rooster. It also mentions cast members Adeline DeWalt Reynolds, Florence Bates, John Hall, and Peggy Drake, plus the exotic Tahitian extras.

Frederick C. Othman United Press Hollywood Ollywood Charles Laughton Cuddles Butch Tahiti R-K-O Nord Mr. Joe Laughton Mr. McLain Mr. Laughton

Volunteers Sought for Parachute Unit at Fort Benning

Sgt. Donald D. Frazer announced the army is seeking volunteers for the infantry parachute group at Fort Benning Georgia. Eligibility includes current army service, unmarried status, 21 to 30 years old, 185 pounds or less, 20 40 vision, blood pressure checks, and a good military record. Reenlistment and discharge options are noted for those in other components or selective service trainees. William S. Kinney Jr., 25, of 252 22nd St NW, has enlisted for the regular army unassigned.

Donald D. Frazer Army Recruiting Office Army Fort Benning Infantry Parachute Service Selective Service Sgt. Frazer William S. Kinney Jr 22Nd St NW

Ute Indians Frame Protest Over Off-Reservation Hunting

At a tribal meeting in Salt Lake City on November 29 the Ute people protested White discrimination denying them permission to hunt off the reservation while White hunters were allowed to hunt on Ute lands. A reciprocal hunting treaty with the Indians was signed.

Salt Lake City Utah

Cottages Suggested for Ohio Blind and Deaf Schools

The Ohio state relocation commission recommends a cottage system for new school construction. Sixteen cottages for the deaf and twelve for the blind would house 25 wards and 20 persons each. The deaf school should sit on at least 80 acres and the blind on at least 40 acres, with the plan to be sent to the legislature.

Associated Press Columbus State Commission For Relocation of Ohio Schools For the Blind and Deaf School For the

Tuscarawas Paving Project Completed

Repaving of Tuscarawas street W from Harrison avenue to Bellflower avenue is finished and opened to traffic though awaiting final city engineer approval. Project cost was under 100000 dollars with a city bond of 66436.10 and a state contribution of 870000 bricks. General Asphalt & Paving Co. held the low bid and performed the work.

Tuscarawas St Harrison Ave Bellflower Ave State Highway Department The General Asphalt & Paving Co

Theaters Plan Part In March Of Dimes Drive

Canton theaters will participate in the annual March Of Dimes drive held in January. Nicholas M. Schenck of Loew's Inc. is named national chairman for the motion pictures division and Oscar A. Doob, Loew's advertising director, is national publicity chairman for the division.

Canton Nicholas M. Schenck Loew’s Inc Oscar A. Doob Loew’s

Olivia De Havilland Becomes U S Citizen

The Associated Press reports actress Olivia De Havilland aged 25 has obtained her final citizenship papers. Born in Tokyo to British parents, she was brought to the United States at age three and had not visited England until two years ago.

Associated Press Los Angeles Olivia de Havilland Tokyo England

Chinese Dancer Tops New Burlesque Bill

The Grand theater opens a burlesque show emphasizing Chinese songs and dances led by Amy Fong. Ruth Mason Mickie Dennis Janeece Evelyn Jackson and Peanuts Bohn headline with variety comedy and acrobatic acts.

Grand Theater Amy Fong Ruth Mason Mickie Dennis Janeece Evelyn Jackson Canton China Bohn

Ammonia Plant Project Tied to Mellon Group

The Koppers Co. of Pittsburgh will build and run the $20,000,000 federal ammonia plant at South Point, Ohio, a linked operation in the Mellon controlled corporate structure, with plans announced from Tronton Ohio on November 29.

Tronton Koppers Co Pittsburgh Mellon South Point

Amusement Guide of Films and Stage Offerings

A compiled amusements page lists several films and performances with stars and venues. Includes Bogart, Astor, Lorre in The Maltese Falcon. Shadow of the Thin Man. Suspicion. Kitty Foyle. City of Missing Girls. Wide Open Town. plus burlesque at Grand Roadshow and a dog and cat adoption note.

Ohio Humphrey Bogart Mary Astor Peter Lorre Brian Donlevy Maria Montez Tahiti Loew William Powell Myrna Loy Zasu Pitts Slim Summerville Palace Cary Grant Joan Fontaine Alfred Hitchcock Lupe Velez Valentine Ginger Rogers Kitty Foyle Tom Harmon Harmon Michigan Astrid Allwyn Edward G. Robinson Brenda Marshall Singapore Strand Tim Holt Lola Lane McKinley Lloyd Nolan Park North Canton Merle Oberon Lew Ayres

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