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READ THE ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE SUN BEFORE YOU GO SHOPPING —IT WILL SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY IT SHINES FOR ALL THE PEOPLE IN NORTHERN STARK COUNTY—NEWS AND SPECIAL FEATURES FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY _ An Independent Newspaper That Plays No Favorites Among Advertisers or Subscribers, and With One Price To All VOL. 17—NO. 30. NORTH CANTON, STARK COUNTY, OHIO, WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1939—EIGHT PAGES $1.50 PER YEAR. Six Bands Will Play at Carniva National Winner High School Grounds Will Take on Appearance of Sinlall Fair When Festival is Held Next Friday and Saturday June 2-3 Committee members of the North Canton School Band association met ' Tuesday evening to make final plans .for the big Band carnival to be held at the high school grounds Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3 starting at 7 p. m. Six school bands including North Canton will supply the music. On Friday night those attending will hear Canal Fulton, Hartville and North Canton while Greentown, Louisville, Middlebranch, and North Canton will play on Saturday evening. There will be plenty of entertainment provided along with refreshments. Howard Zengler is general chairman of the committees in charge of arrangements. Ticket chairman is Leo Braucher assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Young, and Mr. and Mrs. Diefenbach, while Lester Braucher is serving as purchasing agent. Prilzes ai-e in charge of Bill Evans and R. E. Trachsel and Mayor Frank Evans is to provide the night watchman. Publicity is being handled by Mrs. C. W. Traut, chairman, Clair Studer, Vernon Sell, Mr. Hammond and Mr. Spitler. This committee is to meet at the home of Mrs. Traut Thursday evening at 7:30. The Parent-Teacher association will be in charge. of the chicken and noodles. Mrs. Walter Trott is chairman. Cakes and ice cream is under the Woman's club with Mrs. Foster Crawford making the arrangements while the Junior Woman's club with Jane Reeder as chairman will operate the fish pond. Milk bottles, pop com and peanuts is under the Eagles with Mr. Hall as chairman while ice cream cones and sandwiches will be taken care of by John Stover and Ray Firestone. L. H. Swanson is chairman of the bingo committee. The American Legion auxiliary with Mrs. Himes as chairman, will handle the chicken, noodles and sandwiches while the Legion under T. G. Denton operates the coffee, pop, and cracker jack stand. Lighting is under the supervision of Sam Weaver; stoves and gas, Clyde Powell, and stands, Harry Mohler. Community Picnic to be Held at Meyers Lake and North Canton Residents Hoover Employees To Have Park Where Impressive Services Will be Held New Hospitalization Legislation Enacted To Provide Care For Rural as Well as Industrial Areas Preparatory to the enactment of Senate bill 181, recently passed by the senate by a 31 to 3 vote and the house representatives 119 to 3, the Ohio Hospital association has appointed a special committee with C. A. Hyre, associate director of the Miami Valley hospital, Daj^n, as chairman, to guide the hosflpals of the state in securing the greatest benefits for all of the hospitals and people of Ohio. This bill will make it possible for hospitals in all the cities and towns of Ohio to enjoy the same rights and privileges that have been enjoyed by the hospitals in the more populous centers of Cleveland, Toledo, Akron, Canton, Youngstown, and Columbus, through the formation of hospital associations. These associations give to subscribers full hospital care when needed for a period of twenty-one days in their own choice of hospital. It also allows entire families to enroll and each receive twenty-one days of hospital care, all for a very nominal monthly sum. The associations are operated by the hospitals of their respective communities and are strictly on a non-profit basis working greatly to the benefit of the communities. When the law becomes effective on Julv 12, plans will be formed in every part of the state and those residents of rural areas as well as industrial centers will have a chance that they have long waited for. There are now over 300,000 subscribers to present existing plans and these will pay hospitals bills at the rate of close to a million and a half dollars for this year. " n,'f Senate bill 181 was sponsored by Senator Robert Pollock of Stark county and received the support of the Ohio Insurance department as well as insurance companies in every part of the state. O ' Library Has Contest North Canton Pupils to Begin Reading Next Week The annual summer reading contest for the pupils of the North Canton schools, sponsored by the North Canton library, will begin next week. The bulletin board carries a sketch of the familiar theme feature, the Trylon and the Perisphere which we all connect with the New York World's fair and the contest will be tied up to the slogan, "The World of Tomorrow in Books of Today." Nearly one hundred new books have been purchased and will be on display at the library this week and may be taken out next Monday, May 29. All pupils are invited to come in, look over the books and learn the rules of the contest. MARTHA JEAN OBERLIN One of thc best in the country! That is the ranking now held by Martha Jean Oberlin, snare drummer in the North Canton school band, as the result of her winning national honors in the competition held at Indianapolis last week. In annexing this honor, Martha Jean was forced to "beat" her way up through the county, district and into the state contest where she won the state championship making her eligible to enter the national meet. 36 to Graduate From Greensburg Exercises Friday For Largest Class in School's History Thirty-six seniors, the largest graduating class in the history of the 6cliool, will graduate from Greensburg- Friday evening in tlie school auditorium. Following the custom of several years, the seniors will present their own program. Speakers will be Edward Zink, Richard Shelly, Jack Hecker, and Florence Osborne. Members of the class are John Wolverton, Richard Shelly, Anna Monastra, Esther Kleckner, Charles Sockwell, Antonia Monastra, Mable Grim, Rose Smith, Mable Stewart, Viola Marvin, Pauline Wood. Donald Beal, Gladys Daily, Anna Rumph, Florence Osborne, Betty Miller, Viola McMillan, Althea Sholly, Edward Zink, Jack Hecker, Julia Geig, Beatrice Sheppard, Viola Woodford, Eleanor Imler, Margery Furnas, Laura Hartong, Hazel Stipe, Edgar Miller, Bettv Bunting, John Fraley, William Moore, Louis Wilbourne, Robert Climes, James Blankenship, Howard Rudersmith, and Margery Dutton. Class officers are Edward Zink, president; Louis Wilbourne, vice president; Julia Geig, secretary, and Jack Hecker, treasurer.- o—r Dads, Sons, Dine Fun for young and old is the keynote of the annual Community picnic sponsored by the Hoover company to be held at Meyers Lake park on Saturday, June 17. The picnic is open to c6mmunity residents and employees and families of the company. The committee in charge of arrangements has been hard at work and has laid tentative plans that will include entertainment in almost every line. Music will be furnished by the North Canton high school band. Activities begin at 9 a. m. in the ball park with races for youngsters and oldsters with prizes going not only to the winners but to all participants. Local boy scouts will aid in the supervision of the children's activities. There will, be free rides for the kiddies and half fare rates for grownups between the hours of 10 a. m. and 6:30 p. m. on the roller coaster, launch, laff-in-the-dark, old mill, miniature railway, ferris wheel, merry-go-round, bug, Ioop-a-plane, and octupus. It will be necessary to wear a picnic badge to get the benefit of the free and reduced fare rides. The committee is also endeavoring to promote a softball game between the office and factory girls that should provide plenty of action and excitement. Fireworks in Evening At noon, there will be free lemonade, coffee and ice cream. One change in previous arrangements will be made in that picnic baskets will not be policed this year making it imperative that all watch their own. Following lunch, there will be free dancing, horseshoes, water sports, and a fireworks display in the evening at 9:30. After the contests, the drawing for the grand prize, a Hoover ensemble, will be held. To be eligible for participation in the drawing, you must be a resident of North Canton, or a Hoover employee or member of-the family and over 18 years of age. For those who have no means of transportation, they are asked to register at the employment office and arrangements will be made to take care of this. Additional entertainment will be available in the evening as the Terriers will meet Youngstown under the lights at Lakeside park. Death Strikes Twice in Middlebranch Allen Druckenbrod, Dwight A. Eshelman Succumb Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the home and at Holy Trinity church in charge of the Rev. Charles Warstler for Allen Druckenbrod, 72, a retired farmer, who died Thursday night at his home in Middlebranch following a seven week's illness. A retired farmer, he was a life resident of Plain township and a member of Holy Trinity church and the Jr. O. U. A. M. Had he lived until June 2, Mr. and Mrs; Drukenbrod would have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Catherine Druckenbrod; three daughters; Mrs. Chester Hinton of Canton, Mrs. Forest Booth of Middlebranch, and Miss Naomi of the home; a son, Kay of the home; a brother, Thomas of Canton; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Dillman of Louisville and Mrs. Adeline Miller of Bedford; three grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Burial was made in the church cemetery by Lewis funeral parlors. Tomorrow afternoon services will be held in the home for Dwight A. Eshelman, 56, who died Tuesday morning in his home northeast of Middlebranch following a stroke. The Rev. I. S. Swezy will be in charge. Born near Louisville, Mr. Eshelman was a life resident of Stark county, a member of Warner U. B. church, Jr. O. U, A. M. and D. of A. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rebecca Eshelman; three sons, Clyde, Raymond, and Robert; two daughters, Hazel and Wilma all of the home. Interment will be made in the Warstler cemetery by the C. D. Spiker parlors of Canton. o Rotary to Attend International Event AMERICA SHINES ITS TOPPER, Memorial Day Program Plans Now Complete Parade Will Form on Harmon Street Moving To Witwer Park Where Impressive Services Will be Held Seniors and Undergraduates Given Awards in Special Assembly Program Letters, Medals, and Certificates Awarded to Outstanding Students in Scholarship, Debate, Literary, Citizenship, American Legion Essay and Athletics Monday Afternoon Honor Bride-Elect Club Will Strive For Perfect Attendance in Cleveland North Canton Rotary club will be represented at the International Rotary convention which will be held in Cleveland, June 19-23 with a 100 per cent attendance. The club voted last week to pay each member's registration fee and to make it possible for all to attend this great gathering. More than 15,000 Rotarians from 60 nations are expected to converge on Cleveland making it the largest international convention in the world. Ohio Rotarians will serve on the Hospitality committee and welcome all visiting Rotarians who enter Ohio, o Gives Recital Annual Banquet Held at Lutheran Church " More than 50 men and boys enjoyed a fish fry with all the trimmings with the stipulation "eat all that you wish" at the annual Father and Son banquet sponsored by the Men's Brotherhood of the Zion Lutheran church. Jim Miller and Irv Stipe were responsible for the dinner having purchased tho fish direct from the fishing boats at Painesville. Mr. Stipe was chief cook and was kept busy supplying the waiters with fish. Dr. Ehlers, president of the brotherhood, presided and welcomed the boys with Robei't McCue responding. E. T. Heald of the Canton Y. M. C. A. spoke briefly and presented pictures of the various activities of the Y and Boy's camp life at Turkeyfoot lake. The color film showing members of the State championship basketball team in action was an added feature. The musical portion of the program was given by the Holder brothers and William Danner. o Announce Betrothal Nadine Chapman Will Marry Willis Baughman Saturday Mary Jane Capper of Canton entertained with a linen shower for Miss Nadine Chapman of Canton at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Marlowe of Greentown Friday. Miss Chapman will become the bride of Willis Baughman, formerly of North Canton and now located in Wheeling, W. Va., on Saturday, May 27 at 3 p. m. in the chapel of the Congregational church in Canton. Following the ceremony which will be open to friends of the couple, they will leave on a short wedding trip and upon their return reside in Wheeling. Those present at the shower were Beatrice Serman, Ida Mae Casper, LaVerne Chapman, Goldie Arner, Gladia Marlowe, Elizabeth Hilden- biddle, Marjorie Pitts, Dorothy Druckenbrod, the hostess and guest of honor. The table was arranged with a doll bridal party and an altar of Shasta daisies. WINS SCHOLARSHIP Heidelberg Music Award Annexed by Jean Hilbish of Uniontown Miss Jean Hilbish, a member of tho graduating class of Uniontown high school has won a music scholarship at Heidelberg college on high school day. She won a first place scholarship in piano. She has been studying six years and has completed 10 years work in that time. She has been the high school accompanist at Uniontown the last three years and one of the county accompanists for the Stark County music festival for three years. Two are chosen each year. Jean took second place in piano three years ago and first place the last two years in the Stark County literary contests. She rated superior at the sectional contest at Berea this year. BOOK CLUB ELECTS Canton Girl Was Accompanied by Miss Martha McDowell First of the graduation recitals presented annually by the seniors in the Heidelberg College Conservatory of Music was given Monday evening, May 22, by Miss Beneva Miller, Canton. Miss Miller, a soprano, has been active in vocal work at the college, being president of the Women's choir, a member of the College choir, and a member of the Triad club. She has also been featured as vocal soloist in chapel programs and at many campus functions. Miss Miller was assisted by Miss Martha McDowell, North Canton junior, as pianist and accompanist. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Miller, 1223 11th St., N.W., she will graduate this June prepared to teach public school music. . o North Canton Will Graduate 71 Next Week Dr. John Clifton, Professor of Education at Ohio State University, To Speak on Modern Education Problems Notice To Members Members of Daughters of America will meet at the hall 9:30 a. m. Tuesday, May 30 to participate in the Memorial day parade. Dorothea Wolfe Will Marry George Wise on June 22 The engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Dorothea Wolfe to George A. Wise was recently an nounced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde S. Wolfe of North Canton. Mr. Wise is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wise of Middlebranch. The wedding will take placo in Grace Reformed church on June 22 on the occasion of the 24th wedding anniversary of the bride-elect's parents. Open church will be observed and Miss Leone Wolf of Cleveland and Robert Smith of Canton will attend j the couple. Officers For Next Year Chosen at Tuesday Meeting The North Canton Book club met at the home of Mrs. R. L. Vogt Tuesday afternoon and besides their regular program elected officers for next year. Mrs. R. E. Everett was elected president; Mrs. R. T. Warburton, vice president; and Mrs. O. F. Deetz, secretary-treasurer. The general topic for the afternoon was "Antiques." Mrs. D. L. Glass gave Charles Goodspeed's book "The Yankee Bookseller." Her review told of first editions, where found, etc. o Pre-School Group to Meet Mother's Study group of pre-school children will hold their last regular meeting-of the year, Thursday, May 25, at the home of Mrs. H. T. Welker, 143 Donner road. Seventy-one members of the senior class of North Canton high school will bid their farewell at the annual commencement exercises to be held in the high school auditorium next Wednesday evening, May 31, at 8:15 p. m. The main speaker of the evening will be Dr. John Clifton, professor of education at Ohio State university, and former director of Education of the State of Ohio. Dr. Clifton will speak on the "Problems of Modern Education." Following the opening ceremonies with the playing of "Festival March" by the orchestra, the Rev. Dr. M. E. Beck will offer tlie invocation. Maxine Carle will deliver the address of welcome and Harold Sponseller review the class history. Donna Broeske and Myrtle Denton will play a violin duet, "Andante Cantabile" by Tschaikowsky after which Dr. Clifton will make his address. Jeanne Myers will offer a vocal solo "My Task." S. Kirk Ramage, class adviser, will award medals and scholarships. Superintendent R. E. Trachsel is to present the class and Clyde Powell, president of the board of education will present the diplomas to the graduating students. Eileen McCue will give the farewell address and this is to be followed by the senior cap and gown presentation to the junior class by D. Robert Ginther, Lois Begert, and the acceptance by Jean Curry and Dick Kintz. Benediction will be offered by the Rev. M. A. Cossaboom. In a program lasting almost two hours Monday afternoon, graduating members and undergraduates of North Canton high school were given awards in debate, literary, athletics, citizenship, scholarship, and American Legion essay contest in tlie senior assembly. The senior's portion of the program was devoted to a peek into the future 25 years hence as the class of '39 held a reunion. There were many rib-tickling incidents portrayed that brought laughter from students and visitors alike. As the curtain rang down on the look into the future Superintendent Trachsel introduced Mr. Russell, debate coach, who awarded the senior debate team members, Tom Heffner, Bruce Herbruck, and Jack Zengler, a letter, medal and certificate. Wesley Leibtag and Charles Howes were awarded a letter and certificate. Literary awards to the senior contestants were given to D. Robert Ginther, Kenneth Warburton, Bruce Herbruck, Glenn Royer, Myrtle Denton, Donna Broeske, Kathryn Trachsel, Mildred Brong, Jeanne Myers, Marjorie Lash, Eileen McCue, Robert Kidder, and Theda Rohrer. They received letters and certificates. Others receiving similar awards were Martha Jean Oberlin, Richard Claypool, Lynnette Mays, Doris Sheely, Doris Denton, Inez George, Ellen Schafer, Phyllis Willaman, Pauline Chenot, Jane Glass, Blanche Spohn, Marilyn Sloan, Frances Shaw, David Shank, Lawrence Bishop, Raymond Schlemmer, Sterling Pollock, Karl and Kenneth Schug, Jeanne Warstler, Harriet Sprang, and Margaret Braucher. Glenn Wehl, Bud Warstler, Arnet Jaberg, George Schick, and Richard Post received certificates. The presentations were made by Mr. Hammond. Plaque Presented School The presentation of the plaque received through the work of the girls' glee club was presented to Superintendent Trachsel by Mr. Hammond and the former accepted it in behalf of the school. Scholarship awards were handed out by Mr. Trachsel and senior members who received a medal and certificate were Myrtle Denton, Mary Duff James Fry, Paul Harrison, Bruce Herbruck, Eileen McCue, Theda Rohrer, and Kenneth Warburton. First place medals and certificates went to David Shank in Latin I, Eileen McCue in chemistry, Kenneth Schug in general science, Berdella Cordier in English XI, Ladine Roberts in English X, and Paul Harrison in physics. Second place awards were won by Glenn Golloway in general science, Joe Kintz in algebra and Frank Wise in plane geometry. Third place winners were Blanche Wenger, plane geometry; Frances Deetz, shorthand XII; Evelyn Metzger, English XI; Harriet Wise, French I; and Robert Kidder, French II. Eileen McCue received the general and D. A. R. citizenship awards while Charles Bruhn won the boys and Mildred Brong the girls. Four year scholarship record awards went to James Fry and Eileen McCue while Betty Snee and "Betty Miller were given oratory honors. The honor scholarship to Capital university was won by Eileen McCue and James Fry while the activities awards for boys and girls were taken by D. Robert Ginther and Myrtle Denton. Student council awards were given to Lois Begert, D. R. Ginther, Kenneth Warburton, Dale Wearstler, Robert Werstler and Jack Zengler. American legion essay awards were presented by Mr. Schneider to D. Robert Ginther, Eileen McCue, Frod Dahler, Harriet Wise, Frank Wise, Ann Wolf, Herman Dahler, and Evelyn Metzger. Athletic Awards Given The outstanding athlete awards were won by Roy Moher and Dale Wearstler while medals were presented to the same two boys and Charles Bruhn, Charles Murphy, Kenneth Warburton, Harold Sponseller, Benjamin Swarner, Robert VanHorn, D. R. Ginther, Joe Peters, James Fry, Paul Schick, John Peterson, and Alton Price. Within the next few days there should appear on the streets the new basketball letters awarded to the members of the state championship team. Those receiving letters were Bill Ashbaugh, D. R. Ginther, Bill Lowther, Roy Mohler, all state, Charles Murphy, Joe Peters, Sterling Pollock,, all state, Harold Sponseller, Junior Sponseller, Ben Swarner, Charles Bruhn, manager and Max Rohrer, assistant manager. Varsity letters were also presented to Robert VanHorn, Kenneth Warburton, Dale Wearstler-. Each member of the championship squad including Coach Swope and the managers were then presented with rings by Ford Fosnight, representative of the Eagle lodge, honoring their achievements during the season. Reserve- letters were won by Lawrence Bishop, Harold and Howard Boeshart, Frank Dillin, Robert L. Ginther, Herb ert Hess, Charles Howes, Jay Kauffman, Charles King, Kenneth McKinney, Glenn Miller, Tom Myers, Tom Schick, Robert Sommer, Dale Trachsel, Vernon Trusty, Richard Waltenbaugh, Jack Weinhart, William Willis, and Handy Wolf. Last but'not least came the cheerleaders who also received letters. They were Donna Broeske, Jean Curry, Myrtle Denton, Dorothy McClelland, and Marian Nodle. The program was brought to a close with color movies taken by Gene Schafer of the tropics in the window of the Schaffer-Messerly drug store and of members of the team in action. Community Building Group Activities Girl's Baseball Four girl's baseball teams have been organized at the school, are: East, captained by Mildred Brong; West led by Georgia Gibler; South by Marilyn Muse and North by Dorene Bricker. East is leading the.race with five wins and no losses,' South is next with three and two, West with two and three and South losing five. They will play at the picnic at Hoover dam on May 29. Junior Girl Reserves Held an impressive installation service on Thursday when the new officers for next year were inducted. This group will meet for the last time Thursday when they have a picnic supper at Barbara Smith's on North Main street. Senior Girl Reserves Will hold an outing on Saturday and all girls are urged to see Ellen Schafer about arrangements. Prep-Friendship Club Ended their year's program ■ with a hike Saturday morning to a park in Canton. Dorothy Lowry was club sponsor. o Attend Banquet James Archer, John Surbey Present at Acme Meet Acme Stores service pin holders banqueted in the Akron City Club ballroom in the Ohio building, Akron, Tuesday evening May 16 and North Canton was represented by John S. Surbey and James Archer. One hundred and fifty-five employees of this food organization compose this large group of service pin holders. Five can boast of 35 or more years of service, 15 from 25 to 35 years, 41 from 15 to 25 years, and 94 hold ten year pins. Both local men are 10 year service pin holders. o HOLD ANNUAL FESTIVAL With the completion of plans for annual Memorial day observance, the American Legion committee in charge has released the program to be carried out next Tuesday morning when America honors her soldier dead. All those organizations taking part in the parade and the school children are asked to assemble on Harmon street as the parade is scheduled to start promptly at 9:30 a. m. From here it will wend its way to Witwer park where the main program will be held. The parade will be led by the high school band. The program at Witwer park is to begin at 10 o'clock with the advancement of colors while the band plays the "Washington Post" March. The invocation will be given by the Rev. Dr. Melvin E. Beck. After the invocation roll calls, recitations and a reading will be given. "Concord Hym" by Jack Zengler with roll call by Guy Price of Revolutionary War veterans. Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" by Glenn Halter and roil call of Civil War veterans. "Bivouac of the Dead" by Wesley Leibtag and roll call of Spanish- American veterans. "In Flanders Field" by Jack Bobbit and roll call of World War veterans. Following the above portion of the program the band will play "Men of Ohio" and Commander T. G. Denton will introduce the speaker, the Rev. Mr. Callahan, of the Akron M. E. church. At the conclusion of the address the American Legion ritual will be led by Commander Denton with the Salute to the Dead by the Legion Firing squad and taps. The program will be brought to a close with the retirement of the colors as the band plays the "Star Spangled Banner." o Over Million Buy Savings Bonds Aggregate Maturity Value More Than $2,437,108,850 Secretary of the Treasury Morgen- thau announced today that the total sales of Savings bonds through March 31, 1939, aggregated in maturity value, more than $2,437,108,850, and that purchases have' been made by approximately 1,564,608 investors. This total represents average purchases of $1,957,525 for each business day since March 1, 1935, when these bonds were first placed on sale. Total maturity value for the calendar year 1938 was $707,291,650, an average purchase for each business day of last year of $2,334,300. Direct-by-mail and post office purchases from Chicago, give that city the lead for the nation and for first class post offices. Chicago's cash purchases for the period was $33,- 813,900. Calumet, Mich., leads the second class post offices, and Horse Cave, Ky., leads all third class offices. The ranking of Ohio Post offices gives Canton eighth place with total 1938 sales of $533,962. Cleveland ranks first, Cincinnati second, and They I Columbus third. ldrerl Nationwide the ranking is in this order; Chicago, New York, Detroit, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Boston, Milwaukee, and Washington, D. C. . o Commencement at Greentown Friday Rev. J. H. Satterfield Speaker at Graduation Annual commencement exercises at Greentown high school will be held Friday evening, May 26, in the school auditorium. The Rev. J. H. Satterfield, pastor of the First Baptist church of Canton, will give the principal address. The program will open with three numbers by the orchestra and the Rev. C. A. Way, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene will give the invocation. Cecil Myers will give the salutatory address and the class history is to be presented by Mabel Miller. Fred Jenkins is to play a saxaphone solo, "Liebestraum" by Liszt with the valedictory address "Mirabeau" offered by Howard Miller to follow. After the valedictory speech the Rev. Mr. Satterfield will speak. Presentation of diplomas will be made by H. C. Kissinger, president of the board cf education and benediction will be offered by the Rev. L. E. Smith, pastor of the Methodist church. Tickets Now on Sale For St. Paul's Summer Party St. Paul's church is holding their annual festival at the church on Saturday, June 24. Tickets have been printed and can be secured from members of the committee arranging the festival. Literary Club Meets Mrs. F. M. Evans Hostess at Monday Gathering Mrs. F. M. Evans was hostess to the Ladies' Literary club of North Canton at her home Monday evening. Mrs. E. L. Garman discussed O. O. Mclntyre; the paper prepared by Mrs. Edward McCarty on Dr. Royal Cope- land was read by Miss Ethel Brown; Arthur Brisbane by Mrs. Susan Holl and memorial services by Mrs. Claud Taylor. Roll call was fashion highlights for spring. The next meeting of the club will be held June 12 with Mrs. Susan Holl as hostess.
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Full Text | READ THE ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE SUN BEFORE YOU GO SHOPPING —IT WILL SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY IT SHINES FOR ALL THE PEOPLE IN NORTHERN STARK COUNTY—NEWS AND SPECIAL FEATURES FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY _ An Independent Newspaper That Plays No Favorites Among Advertisers or Subscribers, and With One Price To All VOL. 17—NO. 30. NORTH CANTON, STARK COUNTY, OHIO, WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1939—EIGHT PAGES $1.50 PER YEAR. Six Bands Will Play at Carniva National Winner High School Grounds Will Take on Appearance of Sinlall Fair When Festival is Held Next Friday and Saturday June 2-3 Committee members of the North Canton School Band association met ' Tuesday evening to make final plans .for the big Band carnival to be held at the high school grounds Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3 starting at 7 p. m. Six school bands including North Canton will supply the music. On Friday night those attending will hear Canal Fulton, Hartville and North Canton while Greentown, Louisville, Middlebranch, and North Canton will play on Saturday evening. There will be plenty of entertainment provided along with refreshments. Howard Zengler is general chairman of the committees in charge of arrangements. Ticket chairman is Leo Braucher assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Young, and Mr. and Mrs. Diefenbach, while Lester Braucher is serving as purchasing agent. Prilzes ai-e in charge of Bill Evans and R. E. Trachsel and Mayor Frank Evans is to provide the night watchman. Publicity is being handled by Mrs. C. W. Traut, chairman, Clair Studer, Vernon Sell, Mr. Hammond and Mr. Spitler. This committee is to meet at the home of Mrs. Traut Thursday evening at 7:30. The Parent-Teacher association will be in charge. of the chicken and noodles. Mrs. Walter Trott is chairman. Cakes and ice cream is under the Woman's club with Mrs. Foster Crawford making the arrangements while the Junior Woman's club with Jane Reeder as chairman will operate the fish pond. Milk bottles, pop com and peanuts is under the Eagles with Mr. Hall as chairman while ice cream cones and sandwiches will be taken care of by John Stover and Ray Firestone. L. H. Swanson is chairman of the bingo committee. The American Legion auxiliary with Mrs. Himes as chairman, will handle the chicken, noodles and sandwiches while the Legion under T. G. Denton operates the coffee, pop, and cracker jack stand. Lighting is under the supervision of Sam Weaver; stoves and gas, Clyde Powell, and stands, Harry Mohler. Community Picnic to be Held at Meyers Lake and North Canton Residents Hoover Employees To Have Park Where Impressive Services Will be Held New Hospitalization Legislation Enacted To Provide Care For Rural as Well as Industrial Areas Preparatory to the enactment of Senate bill 181, recently passed by the senate by a 31 to 3 vote and the house representatives 119 to 3, the Ohio Hospital association has appointed a special committee with C. A. Hyre, associate director of the Miami Valley hospital, Daj^n, as chairman, to guide the hosflpals of the state in securing the greatest benefits for all of the hospitals and people of Ohio. This bill will make it possible for hospitals in all the cities and towns of Ohio to enjoy the same rights and privileges that have been enjoyed by the hospitals in the more populous centers of Cleveland, Toledo, Akron, Canton, Youngstown, and Columbus, through the formation of hospital associations. These associations give to subscribers full hospital care when needed for a period of twenty-one days in their own choice of hospital. It also allows entire families to enroll and each receive twenty-one days of hospital care, all for a very nominal monthly sum. The associations are operated by the hospitals of their respective communities and are strictly on a non-profit basis working greatly to the benefit of the communities. When the law becomes effective on Julv 12, plans will be formed in every part of the state and those residents of rural areas as well as industrial centers will have a chance that they have long waited for. There are now over 300,000 subscribers to present existing plans and these will pay hospitals bills at the rate of close to a million and a half dollars for this year. " n,'f Senate bill 181 was sponsored by Senator Robert Pollock of Stark county and received the support of the Ohio Insurance department as well as insurance companies in every part of the state. O ' Library Has Contest North Canton Pupils to Begin Reading Next Week The annual summer reading contest for the pupils of the North Canton schools, sponsored by the North Canton library, will begin next week. The bulletin board carries a sketch of the familiar theme feature, the Trylon and the Perisphere which we all connect with the New York World's fair and the contest will be tied up to the slogan, "The World of Tomorrow in Books of Today." Nearly one hundred new books have been purchased and will be on display at the library this week and may be taken out next Monday, May 29. All pupils are invited to come in, look over the books and learn the rules of the contest. MARTHA JEAN OBERLIN One of thc best in the country! That is the ranking now held by Martha Jean Oberlin, snare drummer in the North Canton school band, as the result of her winning national honors in the competition held at Indianapolis last week. In annexing this honor, Martha Jean was forced to "beat" her way up through the county, district and into the state contest where she won the state championship making her eligible to enter the national meet. 36 to Graduate From Greensburg Exercises Friday For Largest Class in School's History Thirty-six seniors, the largest graduating class in the history of the 6cliool, will graduate from Greensburg- Friday evening in tlie school auditorium. Following the custom of several years, the seniors will present their own program. Speakers will be Edward Zink, Richard Shelly, Jack Hecker, and Florence Osborne. Members of the class are John Wolverton, Richard Shelly, Anna Monastra, Esther Kleckner, Charles Sockwell, Antonia Monastra, Mable Grim, Rose Smith, Mable Stewart, Viola Marvin, Pauline Wood. Donald Beal, Gladys Daily, Anna Rumph, Florence Osborne, Betty Miller, Viola McMillan, Althea Sholly, Edward Zink, Jack Hecker, Julia Geig, Beatrice Sheppard, Viola Woodford, Eleanor Imler, Margery Furnas, Laura Hartong, Hazel Stipe, Edgar Miller, Bettv Bunting, John Fraley, William Moore, Louis Wilbourne, Robert Climes, James Blankenship, Howard Rudersmith, and Margery Dutton. Class officers are Edward Zink, president; Louis Wilbourne, vice president; Julia Geig, secretary, and Jack Hecker, treasurer.- o—r Dads, Sons, Dine Fun for young and old is the keynote of the annual Community picnic sponsored by the Hoover company to be held at Meyers Lake park on Saturday, June 17. The picnic is open to c6mmunity residents and employees and families of the company. The committee in charge of arrangements has been hard at work and has laid tentative plans that will include entertainment in almost every line. Music will be furnished by the North Canton high school band. Activities begin at 9 a. m. in the ball park with races for youngsters and oldsters with prizes going not only to the winners but to all participants. Local boy scouts will aid in the supervision of the children's activities. There will, be free rides for the kiddies and half fare rates for grownups between the hours of 10 a. m. and 6:30 p. m. on the roller coaster, launch, laff-in-the-dark, old mill, miniature railway, ferris wheel, merry-go-round, bug, Ioop-a-plane, and octupus. It will be necessary to wear a picnic badge to get the benefit of the free and reduced fare rides. The committee is also endeavoring to promote a softball game between the office and factory girls that should provide plenty of action and excitement. Fireworks in Evening At noon, there will be free lemonade, coffee and ice cream. One change in previous arrangements will be made in that picnic baskets will not be policed this year making it imperative that all watch their own. Following lunch, there will be free dancing, horseshoes, water sports, and a fireworks display in the evening at 9:30. After the contests, the drawing for the grand prize, a Hoover ensemble, will be held. To be eligible for participation in the drawing, you must be a resident of North Canton, or a Hoover employee or member of-the family and over 18 years of age. For those who have no means of transportation, they are asked to register at the employment office and arrangements will be made to take care of this. Additional entertainment will be available in the evening as the Terriers will meet Youngstown under the lights at Lakeside park. Death Strikes Twice in Middlebranch Allen Druckenbrod, Dwight A. Eshelman Succumb Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the home and at Holy Trinity church in charge of the Rev. Charles Warstler for Allen Druckenbrod, 72, a retired farmer, who died Thursday night at his home in Middlebranch following a seven week's illness. A retired farmer, he was a life resident of Plain township and a member of Holy Trinity church and the Jr. O. U. A. M. Had he lived until June 2, Mr. and Mrs; Drukenbrod would have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Catherine Druckenbrod; three daughters; Mrs. Chester Hinton of Canton, Mrs. Forest Booth of Middlebranch, and Miss Naomi of the home; a son, Kay of the home; a brother, Thomas of Canton; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Dillman of Louisville and Mrs. Adeline Miller of Bedford; three grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Burial was made in the church cemetery by Lewis funeral parlors. Tomorrow afternoon services will be held in the home for Dwight A. Eshelman, 56, who died Tuesday morning in his home northeast of Middlebranch following a stroke. The Rev. I. S. Swezy will be in charge. Born near Louisville, Mr. Eshelman was a life resident of Stark county, a member of Warner U. B. church, Jr. O. U, A. M. and D. of A. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rebecca Eshelman; three sons, Clyde, Raymond, and Robert; two daughters, Hazel and Wilma all of the home. Interment will be made in the Warstler cemetery by the C. D. Spiker parlors of Canton. o Rotary to Attend International Event AMERICA SHINES ITS TOPPER, Memorial Day Program Plans Now Complete Parade Will Form on Harmon Street Moving To Witwer Park Where Impressive Services Will be Held Seniors and Undergraduates Given Awards in Special Assembly Program Letters, Medals, and Certificates Awarded to Outstanding Students in Scholarship, Debate, Literary, Citizenship, American Legion Essay and Athletics Monday Afternoon Honor Bride-Elect Club Will Strive For Perfect Attendance in Cleveland North Canton Rotary club will be represented at the International Rotary convention which will be held in Cleveland, June 19-23 with a 100 per cent attendance. The club voted last week to pay each member's registration fee and to make it possible for all to attend this great gathering. More than 15,000 Rotarians from 60 nations are expected to converge on Cleveland making it the largest international convention in the world. Ohio Rotarians will serve on the Hospitality committee and welcome all visiting Rotarians who enter Ohio, o Gives Recital Annual Banquet Held at Lutheran Church " More than 50 men and boys enjoyed a fish fry with all the trimmings with the stipulation "eat all that you wish" at the annual Father and Son banquet sponsored by the Men's Brotherhood of the Zion Lutheran church. Jim Miller and Irv Stipe were responsible for the dinner having purchased tho fish direct from the fishing boats at Painesville. Mr. Stipe was chief cook and was kept busy supplying the waiters with fish. Dr. Ehlers, president of the brotherhood, presided and welcomed the boys with Robei't McCue responding. E. T. Heald of the Canton Y. M. C. A. spoke briefly and presented pictures of the various activities of the Y and Boy's camp life at Turkeyfoot lake. The color film showing members of the State championship basketball team in action was an added feature. The musical portion of the program was given by the Holder brothers and William Danner. o Announce Betrothal Nadine Chapman Will Marry Willis Baughman Saturday Mary Jane Capper of Canton entertained with a linen shower for Miss Nadine Chapman of Canton at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Marlowe of Greentown Friday. Miss Chapman will become the bride of Willis Baughman, formerly of North Canton and now located in Wheeling, W. Va., on Saturday, May 27 at 3 p. m. in the chapel of the Congregational church in Canton. Following the ceremony which will be open to friends of the couple, they will leave on a short wedding trip and upon their return reside in Wheeling. Those present at the shower were Beatrice Serman, Ida Mae Casper, LaVerne Chapman, Goldie Arner, Gladia Marlowe, Elizabeth Hilden- biddle, Marjorie Pitts, Dorothy Druckenbrod, the hostess and guest of honor. The table was arranged with a doll bridal party and an altar of Shasta daisies. WINS SCHOLARSHIP Heidelberg Music Award Annexed by Jean Hilbish of Uniontown Miss Jean Hilbish, a member of tho graduating class of Uniontown high school has won a music scholarship at Heidelberg college on high school day. She won a first place scholarship in piano. She has been studying six years and has completed 10 years work in that time. She has been the high school accompanist at Uniontown the last three years and one of the county accompanists for the Stark County music festival for three years. Two are chosen each year. Jean took second place in piano three years ago and first place the last two years in the Stark County literary contests. She rated superior at the sectional contest at Berea this year. BOOK CLUB ELECTS Canton Girl Was Accompanied by Miss Martha McDowell First of the graduation recitals presented annually by the seniors in the Heidelberg College Conservatory of Music was given Monday evening, May 22, by Miss Beneva Miller, Canton. Miss Miller, a soprano, has been active in vocal work at the college, being president of the Women's choir, a member of the College choir, and a member of the Triad club. She has also been featured as vocal soloist in chapel programs and at many campus functions. Miss Miller was assisted by Miss Martha McDowell, North Canton junior, as pianist and accompanist. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Miller, 1223 11th St., N.W., she will graduate this June prepared to teach public school music. . o North Canton Will Graduate 71 Next Week Dr. John Clifton, Professor of Education at Ohio State University, To Speak on Modern Education Problems Notice To Members Members of Daughters of America will meet at the hall 9:30 a. m. Tuesday, May 30 to participate in the Memorial day parade. Dorothea Wolfe Will Marry George Wise on June 22 The engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Dorothea Wolfe to George A. Wise was recently an nounced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde S. Wolfe of North Canton. Mr. Wise is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wise of Middlebranch. The wedding will take placo in Grace Reformed church on June 22 on the occasion of the 24th wedding anniversary of the bride-elect's parents. Open church will be observed and Miss Leone Wolf of Cleveland and Robert Smith of Canton will attend j the couple. Officers For Next Year Chosen at Tuesday Meeting The North Canton Book club met at the home of Mrs. R. L. Vogt Tuesday afternoon and besides their regular program elected officers for next year. Mrs. R. E. Everett was elected president; Mrs. R. T. Warburton, vice president; and Mrs. O. F. Deetz, secretary-treasurer. The general topic for the afternoon was "Antiques." Mrs. D. L. Glass gave Charles Goodspeed's book "The Yankee Bookseller." Her review told of first editions, where found, etc. o Pre-School Group to Meet Mother's Study group of pre-school children will hold their last regular meeting-of the year, Thursday, May 25, at the home of Mrs. H. T. Welker, 143 Donner road. Seventy-one members of the senior class of North Canton high school will bid their farewell at the annual commencement exercises to be held in the high school auditorium next Wednesday evening, May 31, at 8:15 p. m. The main speaker of the evening will be Dr. John Clifton, professor of education at Ohio State university, and former director of Education of the State of Ohio. Dr. Clifton will speak on the "Problems of Modern Education." Following the opening ceremonies with the playing of "Festival March" by the orchestra, the Rev. Dr. M. E. Beck will offer tlie invocation. Maxine Carle will deliver the address of welcome and Harold Sponseller review the class history. Donna Broeske and Myrtle Denton will play a violin duet, "Andante Cantabile" by Tschaikowsky after which Dr. Clifton will make his address. Jeanne Myers will offer a vocal solo "My Task." S. Kirk Ramage, class adviser, will award medals and scholarships. Superintendent R. E. Trachsel is to present the class and Clyde Powell, president of the board of education will present the diplomas to the graduating students. Eileen McCue will give the farewell address and this is to be followed by the senior cap and gown presentation to the junior class by D. Robert Ginther, Lois Begert, and the acceptance by Jean Curry and Dick Kintz. Benediction will be offered by the Rev. M. A. Cossaboom. In a program lasting almost two hours Monday afternoon, graduating members and undergraduates of North Canton high school were given awards in debate, literary, athletics, citizenship, scholarship, and American Legion essay contest in tlie senior assembly. The senior's portion of the program was devoted to a peek into the future 25 years hence as the class of '39 held a reunion. There were many rib-tickling incidents portrayed that brought laughter from students and visitors alike. As the curtain rang down on the look into the future Superintendent Trachsel introduced Mr. Russell, debate coach, who awarded the senior debate team members, Tom Heffner, Bruce Herbruck, and Jack Zengler, a letter, medal and certificate. Wesley Leibtag and Charles Howes were awarded a letter and certificate. Literary awards to the senior contestants were given to D. Robert Ginther, Kenneth Warburton, Bruce Herbruck, Glenn Royer, Myrtle Denton, Donna Broeske, Kathryn Trachsel, Mildred Brong, Jeanne Myers, Marjorie Lash, Eileen McCue, Robert Kidder, and Theda Rohrer. They received letters and certificates. Others receiving similar awards were Martha Jean Oberlin, Richard Claypool, Lynnette Mays, Doris Sheely, Doris Denton, Inez George, Ellen Schafer, Phyllis Willaman, Pauline Chenot, Jane Glass, Blanche Spohn, Marilyn Sloan, Frances Shaw, David Shank, Lawrence Bishop, Raymond Schlemmer, Sterling Pollock, Karl and Kenneth Schug, Jeanne Warstler, Harriet Sprang, and Margaret Braucher. Glenn Wehl, Bud Warstler, Arnet Jaberg, George Schick, and Richard Post received certificates. The presentations were made by Mr. Hammond. Plaque Presented School The presentation of the plaque received through the work of the girls' glee club was presented to Superintendent Trachsel by Mr. Hammond and the former accepted it in behalf of the school. Scholarship awards were handed out by Mr. Trachsel and senior members who received a medal and certificate were Myrtle Denton, Mary Duff James Fry, Paul Harrison, Bruce Herbruck, Eileen McCue, Theda Rohrer, and Kenneth Warburton. First place medals and certificates went to David Shank in Latin I, Eileen McCue in chemistry, Kenneth Schug in general science, Berdella Cordier in English XI, Ladine Roberts in English X, and Paul Harrison in physics. Second place awards were won by Glenn Golloway in general science, Joe Kintz in algebra and Frank Wise in plane geometry. Third place winners were Blanche Wenger, plane geometry; Frances Deetz, shorthand XII; Evelyn Metzger, English XI; Harriet Wise, French I; and Robert Kidder, French II. Eileen McCue received the general and D. A. R. citizenship awards while Charles Bruhn won the boys and Mildred Brong the girls. Four year scholarship record awards went to James Fry and Eileen McCue while Betty Snee and "Betty Miller were given oratory honors. The honor scholarship to Capital university was won by Eileen McCue and James Fry while the activities awards for boys and girls were taken by D. Robert Ginther and Myrtle Denton. Student council awards were given to Lois Begert, D. R. Ginther, Kenneth Warburton, Dale Wearstler, Robert Werstler and Jack Zengler. American legion essay awards were presented by Mr. Schneider to D. Robert Ginther, Eileen McCue, Frod Dahler, Harriet Wise, Frank Wise, Ann Wolf, Herman Dahler, and Evelyn Metzger. Athletic Awards Given The outstanding athlete awards were won by Roy Moher and Dale Wearstler while medals were presented to the same two boys and Charles Bruhn, Charles Murphy, Kenneth Warburton, Harold Sponseller, Benjamin Swarner, Robert VanHorn, D. R. Ginther, Joe Peters, James Fry, Paul Schick, John Peterson, and Alton Price. Within the next few days there should appear on the streets the new basketball letters awarded to the members of the state championship team. Those receiving letters were Bill Ashbaugh, D. R. Ginther, Bill Lowther, Roy Mohler, all state, Charles Murphy, Joe Peters, Sterling Pollock,, all state, Harold Sponseller, Junior Sponseller, Ben Swarner, Charles Bruhn, manager and Max Rohrer, assistant manager. Varsity letters were also presented to Robert VanHorn, Kenneth Warburton, Dale Wearstler-. Each member of the championship squad including Coach Swope and the managers were then presented with rings by Ford Fosnight, representative of the Eagle lodge, honoring their achievements during the season. Reserve- letters were won by Lawrence Bishop, Harold and Howard Boeshart, Frank Dillin, Robert L. Ginther, Herb ert Hess, Charles Howes, Jay Kauffman, Charles King, Kenneth McKinney, Glenn Miller, Tom Myers, Tom Schick, Robert Sommer, Dale Trachsel, Vernon Trusty, Richard Waltenbaugh, Jack Weinhart, William Willis, and Handy Wolf. Last but'not least came the cheerleaders who also received letters. They were Donna Broeske, Jean Curry, Myrtle Denton, Dorothy McClelland, and Marian Nodle. The program was brought to a close with color movies taken by Gene Schafer of the tropics in the window of the Schaffer-Messerly drug store and of members of the team in action. Community Building Group Activities Girl's Baseball Four girl's baseball teams have been organized at the school, are: East, captained by Mildred Brong; West led by Georgia Gibler; South by Marilyn Muse and North by Dorene Bricker. East is leading the.race with five wins and no losses,' South is next with three and two, West with two and three and South losing five. They will play at the picnic at Hoover dam on May 29. Junior Girl Reserves Held an impressive installation service on Thursday when the new officers for next year were inducted. This group will meet for the last time Thursday when they have a picnic supper at Barbara Smith's on North Main street. Senior Girl Reserves Will hold an outing on Saturday and all girls are urged to see Ellen Schafer about arrangements. Prep-Friendship Club Ended their year's program ■ with a hike Saturday morning to a park in Canton. Dorothy Lowry was club sponsor. o Attend Banquet James Archer, John Surbey Present at Acme Meet Acme Stores service pin holders banqueted in the Akron City Club ballroom in the Ohio building, Akron, Tuesday evening May 16 and North Canton was represented by John S. Surbey and James Archer. One hundred and fifty-five employees of this food organization compose this large group of service pin holders. Five can boast of 35 or more years of service, 15 from 25 to 35 years, 41 from 15 to 25 years, and 94 hold ten year pins. Both local men are 10 year service pin holders. o HOLD ANNUAL FESTIVAL With the completion of plans for annual Memorial day observance, the American Legion committee in charge has released the program to be carried out next Tuesday morning when America honors her soldier dead. All those organizations taking part in the parade and the school children are asked to assemble on Harmon street as the parade is scheduled to start promptly at 9:30 a. m. From here it will wend its way to Witwer park where the main program will be held. The parade will be led by the high school band. The program at Witwer park is to begin at 10 o'clock with the advancement of colors while the band plays the "Washington Post" March. The invocation will be given by the Rev. Dr. Melvin E. Beck. After the invocation roll calls, recitations and a reading will be given. "Concord Hym" by Jack Zengler with roll call by Guy Price of Revolutionary War veterans. Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" by Glenn Halter and roil call of Civil War veterans. "Bivouac of the Dead" by Wesley Leibtag and roll call of Spanish- American veterans. "In Flanders Field" by Jack Bobbit and roll call of World War veterans. Following the above portion of the program the band will play "Men of Ohio" and Commander T. G. Denton will introduce the speaker, the Rev. Mr. Callahan, of the Akron M. E. church. At the conclusion of the address the American Legion ritual will be led by Commander Denton with the Salute to the Dead by the Legion Firing squad and taps. The program will be brought to a close with the retirement of the colors as the band plays the "Star Spangled Banner." o Over Million Buy Savings Bonds Aggregate Maturity Value More Than $2,437,108,850 Secretary of the Treasury Morgen- thau announced today that the total sales of Savings bonds through March 31, 1939, aggregated in maturity value, more than $2,437,108,850, and that purchases have' been made by approximately 1,564,608 investors. This total represents average purchases of $1,957,525 for each business day since March 1, 1935, when these bonds were first placed on sale. Total maturity value for the calendar year 1938 was $707,291,650, an average purchase for each business day of last year of $2,334,300. Direct-by-mail and post office purchases from Chicago, give that city the lead for the nation and for first class post offices. Chicago's cash purchases for the period was $33,- 813,900. Calumet, Mich., leads the second class post offices, and Horse Cave, Ky., leads all third class offices. The ranking of Ohio Post offices gives Canton eighth place with total 1938 sales of $533,962. Cleveland ranks first, Cincinnati second, and They I Columbus third. ldrerl Nationwide the ranking is in this order; Chicago, New York, Detroit, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Boston, Milwaukee, and Washington, D. C. . o Commencement at Greentown Friday Rev. J. H. Satterfield Speaker at Graduation Annual commencement exercises at Greentown high school will be held Friday evening, May 26, in the school auditorium. The Rev. J. H. Satterfield, pastor of the First Baptist church of Canton, will give the principal address. The program will open with three numbers by the orchestra and the Rev. C. A. Way, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene will give the invocation. Cecil Myers will give the salutatory address and the class history is to be presented by Mabel Miller. Fred Jenkins is to play a saxaphone solo, "Liebestraum" by Liszt with the valedictory address "Mirabeau" offered by Howard Miller to follow. After the valedictory speech the Rev. Mr. Satterfield will speak. Presentation of diplomas will be made by H. C. Kissinger, president of the board cf education and benediction will be offered by the Rev. L. E. Smith, pastor of the Methodist church. Tickets Now on Sale For St. Paul's Summer Party St. Paul's church is holding their annual festival at the church on Saturday, June 24. Tickets have been printed and can be secured from members of the committee arranging the festival. Literary Club Meets Mrs. F. M. Evans Hostess at Monday Gathering Mrs. F. M. Evans was hostess to the Ladies' Literary club of North Canton at her home Monday evening. Mrs. E. L. Garman discussed O. O. Mclntyre; the paper prepared by Mrs. Edward McCarty on Dr. Royal Cope- land was read by Miss Ethel Brown; Arthur Brisbane by Mrs. Susan Holl and memorial services by Mrs. Claud Taylor. Roll call was fashion highlights for spring. The next meeting of the club will be held June 12 with Mrs. Susan Holl as hostess. |
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