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ft— ^fyV-waR - $CARET? --^3 •-M m VOL. 23—No. 1 NORTH CANTON, OHIO, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1945 $2.00 PER YEAR" Victory Bond Drive Starts Monday Memorial Stadium Site Selected On Public Opinion If you are of my generation, probably you are as impressed as I am with how well versed people are today in what is g-oing- on in the world. Maybe the radio has brought this about — but I like to think it is something1 more than that. I like to think that it is all part of a 'sincere desire to find out what is what, and why. Ignorance never settles a question. This has been proven again and again throughout history. Public opinion is usually in advance of the law. And public opinion is based upon .» what people think and know about a question. As Josh Biil- jEt ings said: "It is better to know nothing than to know what ain't so." But it is much more important to be well informed. F'or—mark it well, there is nothing a well informed public opinion cannot do. Occasional error of opinion does no harm so long as reason is left free to combat it. It is reason, and reasoning, that is needed at the present moment when our knowledge of all subjects—history, trade, labor and industry—must all be global in character. We cannot afford to pigeon-hole a single fact. We cannot afford to isolate our minds. We cannot afford to assume knowledge. We must know the background as well as the foreground —for in the last analysis the peace of the world, the peace of the future will not be in the keeping of the rulers of the states, but in the keeping of the people who support those rulers. Centuries ago a Chinese philosopher said: "The people are the hosts and the ruler is the guest; the hosts always live iri the house, while the guests may be invited to stay or asked to leave." In the last analysis no dictator can stay in power without the public behind him. People may not always have the government tlria'W-Ja^^esei^ have the government they applaud. Of a self-governing people, of a free people, one says that they know what they believe. Their beliefs are their purposes. Let men be good and the government cannot be bad. . Get all the facts.. Listen and study and then make up your mind—for you are public opinion. Stadium Fund Goes Over The Top $51,000 In Cash, $11,000 Pledges The Enos R. Mathie tract was chosen as the site for North Canton's New Memorial Stadium on Monday evening at a meeting of a representative group of civic minded organizations and residents held in the council chambers of the North Canton Village Hall. Tha Enos R. Mathie tract containing 18.8 acres and situated west of Wise street between Hower and Seventh street, is ideally situated being- within f Round the World An amazing achievement in aviation was completed a. few days ago by the United States Army Air Transport Command, when its planes were used in flying around the world, covering 23,279 miles in six and one quarter days, this being the first flight of a regular round the world service. Many years ago, Jules Verne, a French novelist, thrilled the world by his story entitled "Around the World in 80 Days." It was slow work, rounding the globe by the --transportation facilities existing in those times, and there were narrow chances by which the travelers in that story could easily have missed their goal. Probably most people thought in those times-that it would be impossible to get round the world in any SO days. Now our fast planes annihilate distance, and the whole world is brought close together. walking- distance of the center of town and still out just far enough not to create a traffic problem when the stadium is in use. The Building Committee of which Mr. Streby is Chairman has hopes of getting the stadium under way this fall and plans are being made to break ground in the near future. Barring unforseen happenings North Cantonites should see the realization of their pl,ans in the early part of next year. The Committee held a meeting after the site had been selected to iron out details and get •the project rolling. North Cantonites and meml .rs of the surrounding territory who * hid a part in the raising of ids can look with pride at Ineir achievement. Civic spirit runs high here in North Canton, the folks who backed her boys to the limit while they were soldiers are proving that they are anxious and willing to prove that they want a living memorial in their soldier citizens honor. In a three day campaign sponsored by civic iminded leaders of the Community $51,000 in cash and $11,000 in pledges have put the Memorial Stadium Fund well over the top and assure a project even better than anticipated. The original goal was set for $50,000 which was considered a minimum. Committeemen will continue to accept contributions throughout the year, so ihat anyone who may have been away when the house to house canvas was made can have a part in North Canton's Tribute to her service men and women. For the convenience if those who want to give. The Citizens Bank and Schafer-Messerly Drug Co., will continue to accept pledges if it is more convenient for those who care to give. The Stadium a living Memorial will be dedicated to all village and district residents who have served in World War IT and their names will be inscribed on the bronze tablet to be erected at the entrance. If you have a service man or woman in your family, check and see if his or her name is on the honor roll, that none will be missed when the tablets are ordered. Returning Servicemen Recently Released From Service Public Schools Close Friday For Teacihers Meeting The North Canton public schools will be closed on Friday, October 26, due to the annual convention of the Northeastern Ohio Teachers Association in Cleveland. Over 10,- 000 members will attend the meeting at which* Dr. Bromley Oxham iof New York, bishop of the Methodist Church in the United States and president of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America will be the principal speaker. Mr. Roger Bishop of the North Canton Teachers Association will be a host at one of the afternoon meeting's dealing with the "War's Aftermath." T-5 Paul R. Weaver Killed in Accident T/5 Paul R. Weaver Jr., 22 years old, a member of the 17th Field Artillery of the 7th Army, was killed September 7 in a vehicle accident at Rose Woman s Club To Conduct Local Sales Campaign The Eighth and Vietory Bond Drive will locally bt in m heim, Germany,? charge of the North Canton Womans' Club with Mrs. R. 'hlt.-'M, -'-'*-- **- - Harpold as chairman. The drive starts on October 29 and t*ili"M continue through to December 8. ;;, : 'M A Great Fleet f A great'fleet of United States navy warships passed through the Panama Canal some days ago, carrying more than 55,000 officers, men, and passengers. They are headed for various ports along the Atlantic coast, where the fleec will be honored in Navy day celebrations scheduled for Oct. 27. It was a most 'impressive spectacle to see this mighty assemblage of striking power. On Navy day high honors will be paid to the men of our navy, which won such tremendous victories in both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters of war. They faced dangerous and desperate situations with marvellous courage, and many have given their lives to their country. Their heroism and skill and resourcefulness drove the enemy from the seas, protected our shipments of men and supplies, and smashed the powerful sea forces of our enemies. Careless Use of Mails A postal authority speaks of the reasons why mail is sometimes delayed, arid of some of the careless" things that people do which interfere with the prompt delivery of their communications. The postal workers will bless all the people who mail typewritten envelopes with correct addresses, and those who address them with clear and easily legible handwriting. An ad- "dress which is not easily legible,' requires time to decipher it, and it adds to the labbrs of the postal people. • The post-office system does an excellent job in its prompt and regular delivery of mail. The public should not add needlessly, to these postal labors by pdor-ly addressed .letters. *•' • Let's Stay American Our country is reconverting so much faster than the planners anticipated, that it is making their heads swim. Overnight one thing after another is back on the market. American industry*4"when" given the.chance, knows haw "to get things done without a diagram being drawn in Washington. Our country is reviving just like a thirsty plant when life- giving water is poured on its roots. This shows that our people still have the enterprise and initiative to go ahead in the t*-ru<r*i-Hneriean^a-y- based on self-reliance. Mrs. W. J. Ashton Presents New Library Wilh Memorial Gorner A beautiful gift of a large red leather easv chair has been ore- sented to the North Canton Library by Mrs. William J. Ashton of 811 South Main street. The chair, along with a table and lamn which Mrs. Ashton plans to add soon, will be used to furnish a corner in the new library in memory of her husband, Lt. William J. Ashton, who was killed in a bomber escort mission over France on February 6, 1944. Lt. Ashton had "been overseas since November, 1943, having entered service in December, 1941, 3nd' received training at Mather Field, California. The son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Ashton of 1015 8th st. NW, he is also survived by one daughter, Kathleen, who Born February 3, 1944, and a sister, Elaine of the home. Traffic Violations Summoned on charges of disregarding signal" lights in Canton was William. H. Whitman of C23 N. Main, North' Canton. Summoned to traffic court in Canton recenty on charges of disregarding traffic ^siPTial lights were, Ray A. Elsass of R. D. 6, iNorth Canton and Albert Kehl Jr. of 4214 Cleveland Ave. NW. Summoned on charges of driving with faulty -.brakes and fined $10 and costs, were Delores Floom of R.- D. North Canton. Lester Shrocjc of Uniontown was fined $10 and costs on a charge of permitting an unlicensed driver to operate a motor vehicle. - John -W. Stoner of 5412 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton and I. Geckler of North Canton were fined .$10 and costs in Canton Traffic Court. Every day now brings that dream of some of the soldiers closer home, his honorable discharge from the Army or Navy and the return once more to civvies. As one North Canton Mother was saying recently, that her son had called her from Camp Atterbury, Indiana where he was awaiting his release from the army to tell her to get out his civilian clothes and have them all cleaned and pressed for him so he could change into them the very minute he got home. He didn't weigh any different than when he left, however, it was placed differently on his frame when he returned and not a stitch he owned fit him. Following are some of the boys from North Canton, who have recently received their discharge papers at Camp Atterbury; Sergt. John R. Jannelli, 160 Woodside; rr,/5-g Herbert Wise, R. D.; Pfc. William D. Wilson, R. D. 7, Strausser Road; T/5 Earl R. Heiser, R. D. 6; S/Sgt. Ellis Geitgey, R. D. G; Pfc. Donald G. McNutt, R. D. 7; Sgt. Charles A. Moore Jr, R. D. 7; First Lt. Robert T. Wood, 323 Edgewood Ave. ••- Those regaining their civili: status after long months in tl^ armed forces from Indiantowny Gap, Penna., are Staff Sgt. Howard Haak, 325 West Park Blvd., Tech Sgt. Edward H. Hartzell, R. D. 7; Sergt. Eli D. Mohler, R. D. 7; First Lt. Marvin D. Hess, 500 McKinlev Ave.; T/5 Joseph V. Boron, R. D. 7, all from North Canton. Also released from the service recentlv are these men from nearby villages; Pfc. Omer J. Whitley and T/5 Alfred J. Moore, both of Hartville, from Camp Atterbury, Ind. S/Sgt. Robert L. Glennan of Middlebranch, released from Indian- town Gap, Penna. Pfc. Phillip D. Garman of West Maple street, Uniontown. released from Camp Atterbury, Ind., and T/5 John C. Schmidt of R. D. 1, Uniontown, released from Indiana- town Gap, Penna. Discharged from, Indiantown Gap on October 12 were: T/Sgt. William E. Hoffman, of Middle- branch,, and First Lt. Robert C, Ketter, of Hartville. From Camp Atterbury on October 11, T/5 Harvey E. Faverty, RD 7, North Canton; and T/5 Herbert G. Wise, RD 6, North Canton. Postoffice Announces New Hours Postmaster Louis J. Elsaesser in a recent statement said, that in order to be able to effect a more orderly return ito the 40 hour work week for all employees, as was recently ordered by the postoffice department in Washington, a new schedule of hours would be necessary. Effective Saturday, October 27, a new schedule of Saturday hours for window service will be placed into effect. All branch stations •will close at !1:00 p. m. and at the main Post Office all windows will close at 1 p. m. excepting the stamp and parcel post windows which will remain open until 3 p.m. No change is being made on week day hours at either the Main Post Office or the Branch Stations. according to a War Department | message received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Weaver of R. D. 7, North Canton. The message said his jeep had collided with a truck. He entered the service on Feb- 1/5 PAUL weaver ruary 5, 1943 and received his training at Camp Young, California, in Phoenix, Arizona,, in Massachusetts and at Camp Picket, Virginia. He had been overseas two years. A graduate of Greensburg High School, he was employed at the Goodyear Aircraft Corporation in Akron before entering service. In addition to his parents.he is survived by one sister, Shirley of the home and his grandfather Monroe Weaver of Greensburg. Lt. Ralph Mohler Is Discharged First Lt. Ralph Mohler, who served with the Army Ordnance in the European theater of operations for two years, received his honorable discharge from the army on October 9. Lt. Mohler, who has been in service since March of 1942, wears five battle stars. He is the son of Mr. and .Mrs. Harry Mohler, and will reside with his wife, Harriet, in North Canton. His two brothers are also in the service. Richard has recentlv been ■moved to Camp Kroft, and Ray is .Stationed in Hawaii. Supt R. E. Trachsel Attends Co. School Bond Meeting Plans were made on Wednesday. October '17 as to. the part the County schools would play in the forthcoming Bond Drive. J. Brenner Root Stark County War Finance Committee Chairman met with the superintendents and principals of the various schools. ,..- John Pearl, chairman, presided and after commending the school officials for the splendid cooperation of faculty and pupils in previous drives, introduced Mr. Root who outlined plans for the campaign. Mr. Carr, the Canton chairman, said it was of particular importance that the county schools assume xhe responsibility of contacting rural homes which might otherwise be missed in the sales drive. The program following a dinner a the Onesto Hote, included a motion picture, 'Speed His Recovery'. Superintendent Raymond E. Trachsel represented the North Canton school at the meeting. Local Red Cross Chapter M$eds Volunteers Urgently r.-0tW%''j: More volunteer workers are needed for the work the North Canton chapter of the American Red Cross is doing this winter. Under the chairmanship of Mrs. Florence Price, and with Mrs. Ed Shriver acting as her co-chairman, the chapter is endeavoring to continue to provide the necessary articles for servicemen who are still overseas, and also for our own civilian population. The accomplishments of the Red Cross during the war are familiar to all of us, but some of us seem to have forgotten that the work of this organization Wednesday Study Glub To Meet October 31 The next meeting of the Wednesday Study Club will be held at the home of Mrs. George Wade of Bair Road, North Canton. Mrs. E. J. March will give the book review. At it's opening meeting in the home of Mrs. J. Brenner Root of Croydon Road, Avondale; Mrs. Basil Thurin reviewed the book 'Enrico Caruso,' 'His Life and Death,' "written by his widow, Mrs. Dorothy Caruso. Following the review, tea was served with Mrs. R. H. Mc Fadden presiding. GORDON OLSON IS IN SAN DIEGO NOW Gordon Olson',' recently released Japanese prisoner, is- now in this country in a. hospital -in San Diego. His parents received a telephone call from him last Wednes-. day in which- he .said. that, he does day1. Dr. R. H. Long To Address Lutherans at Timken Oct. 31 n't know when he'll be able to come home, but that he's living for the-J affiliation since T)r. Long will have All the Lutheran Churches in this area will gather together on Wednesday evening, October 31. at 8 p. m. to hold a mass meeting in commeration of the Reformation over 400 years ago. The Rev. Dr. Ralph H. Long, an eminent leader of Lutheranism in the world, will be the speaker. Dr. Long- is Chairman of the Lutheran World Convention and Executive Secretary of the National Lutheran Council -of America. He ha? recently returned from Europe after investigating and studying the whole critical situation, relating: especially to the moral and religious conditions and the state o: the Church, . Having been an eye ■witness, he .will have startling things to teli those who gather to hear him. Everyone is invited to attend ■this meeting regardless of Church a message-for alL. does not end with the war. The Red Cross is a peace time, as well as a war-time organization, and it needs the same support now that it has received during the past war years. To cite a few examples of the necessity of the continued support of volunteer workers, look back and recall the part the Red Cross has always played in floods, tornadoes, and other natural calamities. It finds shelter for the homeless, it feeds the starving, it provides medical attention for the sick. Its work must go on, and it needs many more volunteers to continue it. Since the war's end, there's been a general sicking' down all around us. The war is over, yes, but is our job finished? Are we to allow calamity and disaster to strike our own people, and find ourselves in no way prepared to fight back ? There's a song which many of us have heard entitled "The American Patrol." The verses say something about our being vigilant, how we must supply arms for the army, ships for the navy, and how we must protect our shore line against all enemies. But the writer of that pong would do well to add a few more stanzas to his work, and caution the people not to fall asleep behind their armed army and their protected shore line. He could warn them of the dangers that lurk behind the shoreline—the dan ger of epidemics and of disaster, and he could impress upon their minds the importance of the Red Cross here at home. Volunteers are urgently needed The work can not be done by one or two or three persons; it needs the cooperation of many so that it may be successful. Stop in at the Community Building soon, offer vour services, and then make it a habit to keep going back. The Red Cross needs you. Women's Clubs Dedicate War Memorial Forest The Ohio Federated Women's Clubs, of which the Club here in North i Canton is a member, held a dedicatory service and tree planting at the federation's Memorial Forest near Loundonville on Tuesday, October 23. The Memorial Forest, honoring World War II dead, is located on a 3,500 acre tract purchased by the Ohio Division of Forestry under authority granted by legislature at its last session. Members of clubs affiliated with the federation contributed 25 cents each towards its development. Navy Mothers Club Has Dinner In Honor of Navy Week In observance of Navy Week the members of North Canton Navy Mothers Club held a covered dish dinner in the community building on Tuesday evening*. The program was open to parents and men of the Navy, Coast Guard .and Mar-1 taming*-- detailed, ."..•dese'ription Mrs. R. M. Harpold has nasned'-ft. her committee chairman, who "ilk^i assist in the bond drive, they reTi as follows. American Legmn, f'J| headed by H. H. Harman, who ***1L#-9L cover Plain Township and outlay-f*^! ing districts; American Legion AM-i^L ilary, headed by Mrs. Ellen SchWij" 3f! eider, will cover the Northeast sifte^iM of town; Mrs. Noble Riggs heads';.-; the P-T. A. who will canvass 'the i Southeast part of town; Clair Stu- 'Zj% der representing the Optimist';";" ' Club who will canvas McDonaldsville and Marchand area; the Rotary Club, headed by Mr. C. C. Holl will canvass the business district; Jr. Woman's Club headed by.Ruth Wagner will canvas the Northwest section of town and the Senior Woman's Club headed by Mrs. R. M. Harpold will cover the southwest section of town. Every Victory Loan bond that is bought is a loan to your* Government to help finish the job of paying for the war, and for establishing a sound postwar economy. 'Our fighting men have to be brought home and given their mustering- out pay, the sick and injured must be taken care of, war contracts have to be settled, and countless other adjustments have to be made to get our country and the world back on a peacetime basis. All this costs money and we cannot afford to leave unfinished this important war financing job. There are Victory bonds designed to meet many needs and .purposed. They may be for current or deferred income, for short, medium and long terms, for marketability, for collateral for loans, for federal taxes, for estates and trusts, for gifts, for education for children, for self-retirement plans, for postwar homes, farms, and new businesses, and for maximum safety of princial. The local bond committee will be able to furnish information can- of ines. Charles Howes of North Canton who spoke to the club on "The Fight against the present trend of Pacifism." Charles Williams, secretary of the Community building, and Mrs. Howard Heaver, commander of the Canton Navy club both spoke briefly. Three navy men home on leave and guests at the dinner, were Tom, Smith, Bud Warstler and Ed Bierly. Mrs. E. J. Cathon, commander, and Mrs. Maude Bailey, vice commander, were co-chairman of the evening assisted by Mrs. Mervin Saylor and Mrs. Harold .Warstler. Mrs. Bixler and Mrs. Drage lead the group singing. these various securities. Your bonds pay for skill, for tools, for hospital time. They pay dividends in human life saved, usefulness and dignity restored — all this while they are earning good interest for you. Back this eighth and victory drive to the limit of your strength, and remember that victory bonds are a life line for heroes. Booster Glub To See Movies Of Game This week's meeting of the North Canton Booster Club will feature movies of the Springfield Township-North Canton game, and talks by the coaches on the subject of Rules and Penalties. The meeting will be held in the Community Building on Thursday evening. Hugh M. Comstock Dies Suddenly at Greentown Hugh M. Comstock, aged 51, owner of The Country Kitchen, died suddenly Tuesday morning in his home in Greentown. He is survived by his wife Catherine, his mother, Mrs. Eva Hess of Dun- more, Penna., a sister, Mrs. Emily Jerimah and two brothers, Albert and Joseph of Scranton, Penna. Mr. Comstock had lived in Greentown one year. He had formerly made his home in Akron where he had "been manager of the Akron Branch ' of the ' Moock Electric Company for the past 16 years. Funeral service will be held Thursday afternoon. at 2 tj. m. in tbe- Myers Funeral Parlors, in charge of Tlev. George Sweeney. .Burial "--will be made at Forest-HiH Cemetery in Canton. - - - - *> United War Fund Needs Added Support to Reach Goal Set While returns up to Wednesday afternoon were still too scattered to give any conclusive picture of the United War and Community Fund campaign results, they were highlv heartening to the campaign leaders and workers. It was reported that the early returns came in the usual course of business and may be ac cepted as average plegdes, however /they are averaging a little better than last year. All the volunteer workers started their canvassing last Friday. A concerted drive is being made this year as in other years in a house to house canvas in order to obtain pledges from persons not reached at their place of employment or through other groups. The volunteer workers for the North Canton drive are: For the south west section: J. Durkin, captain; Mrs. Orin Gill, Mrs. A. Clark Miller, Mrs. Charles Berger. Mrs. C. O. Paradis, "Mrs. Clay Elson, Paul Foltz, Charles Schaffer, and Frank Gross! •For the south east section: R. jNel'ius, captain;. Mrs. Dick Lash; Miss Helen Kieffer, Miss Iona Geckler, Mr. and. Mrs. Howard Knipfer, Paul Baxter, Ed Lowry, and Ray Nelius. For the north west section: C. Rohrer, captain; Mrs. H. H. Burden, Mrs. T. E. Morrow, Mrs. Paul C. Mortimer, Mrs. Margaret Bain, H. T. Welker, Eugene Schafer, and Charles Carper. For the north east section: S. Snyder, captain; Eileen McCue, R. D. Hummel, Mrs. T. M. Hahn, Mrs. Lester Swearengin, John Stover, Walter Trott, Mrs. M. Ebel, Mrs. Paul Christman, Dale Gerber, and S. B.Snyder. While this years campaign has been set for a full two weeks, leaders of all divisions have urged their workers to complete their solicitation as promptly as possi ble. They asked especially that partial reports be made as soon as pledges were signed so that results could be 'checked and special effort be made as needed. The money sought will be divided several ways some going to the National War Fund, which maintains USO work for servicemen, United ■ Seamans Service for merchant marine, War prisoners aid, American Field Service and emergency relief in Allied Countries of .Europe and the Pacific. The rest of the money will remain in Stark County to.help finance the year round social and welfare a- -gencies. North Canton Men Attend Congress of Southeast Ohio Synod Among these attending the annual Men's Congress of the Southeast Ohio Synod held Sunday st* Port Washington, from North Canton were, Rev. Melvin E. Beck, W!. R. Gillespie, Earl Greenho, Chatr ', les B. Williams, and William Will- ' aman. Rev. David E. Baker of St. L.m-. is, Editor of The Messenger, gave the principle address of the meeting which opened in the afternoon. Rev. Beck, Pastor of the Zion He- forhiecl and Evangelical Church, of iNorth Canton also spoke at the afternoon session. C. W. Angerman of Massillon, the president of the congress, presided at the meeting. The congress is composed of pastors and laymen from 100 churches of th * denomination in the eastern p**; * of the state. .;. * New officers who were elected^;. during the afternoon session-aie'; .*pgj President M. R. Bixler of*-Lows- '^ ville, vice president, Paul, Schneld- ,r er; Treasurer, Herman Hundt'.fof'' Wheeling and Charles B. William** " of North Canton was re-elected secretary. The program was followed by a dinner at 6 and an inspirational service in the evening. . ■"& -"•3 -•is Fall Art Glasses Have Been Started Mrs. E. L. Latta of The Little Art Gallery of the North Canton Library has announced that Fall art classes have been resumed. The adult class is under the instruction of Mr. Ellsworth P. Smith, and is being held in the Activjty Room of the North Canton Grade School Building. Class is from 7:30 to 10 p. m. every Tuesday evening. Drawing and painting^ is taught any medium used. Classes are still open for anyone who is interested. The Junior Art Class is being instructed by Mrs. E. L. Latta. It is held in her studio in Canton every Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 p. m. Drawing and painting ia taught beginners. Anyone interested in a Saturday morning class should contact Mrs. Latta. Team Sees BW-Dennison After tbe Viking - Springfield Township game Saturday, the North Canton" ioaSball team left in the Community :Bu*ildi-ag,*btis for the Baldwin * "Wallace-^Dennison' game. .. _. 1
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VOL. 23—No. 1
NORTH CANTON, OHIO, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1945
$2.00 PER YEAR"
Victory Bond Drive Starts Monday
Memorial Stadium Site Selected
On Public Opinion
If you are of my generation, probably you are as impressed as I am with how well versed people are today in what is
g-oing- on in the world. Maybe the radio has brought this
about — but I like to think it is something1 more than that.
I like to think that it is all part of a 'sincere desire to find
out what is what, and why.
Ignorance never settles a question. This has been proven
again and again throughout history. Public opinion is usually in advance of the law. And public opinion is based upon
.» what people think and know about a question. As Josh Biil-
jEt ings said: "It is better to know nothing than to know what
ain't so." But it is much more important to be well informed.
F'or—mark it well, there is nothing a well informed public
opinion cannot do. Occasional error of opinion does no harm
so long as reason is left free to combat it.
It is reason, and reasoning, that is needed at the present
moment when our knowledge of all subjects—history, trade,
labor and industry—must all be global in character. We
cannot afford to pigeon-hole a single fact. We cannot afford
to isolate our minds. We cannot afford to assume knowledge.
We must know the background as well as the foreground
—for in the last analysis the peace of the world, the peace of
the future will not be in the keeping of the rulers of the states, but in the keeping of the people who support those rulers. Centuries ago a Chinese philosopher said: "The people
are the hosts and the ruler is the guest; the hosts always
live iri the house, while the guests may be invited to stay or
asked to leave."
In the last analysis no dictator can stay in power without
the public behind him. People may not always have the government tlria'W-Ja^^esei^ have the
government they applaud.
Of a self-governing people, of a free people, one says that
they know what they believe. Their beliefs are their purposes. Let men be good and the government cannot be bad. .
Get all the facts.. Listen and study and then make up
your mind—for you are public opinion.
Stadium Fund Goes Over The Top
$51,000 In Cash, $11,000 Pledges
The Enos R. Mathie tract was chosen as the site for North
Canton's New Memorial Stadium on Monday evening at a
meeting of a representative group of civic minded organizations and residents held in the council chambers of the North
Canton Village Hall.
Tha Enos R. Mathie tract containing 18.8 acres and situated west of Wise street between Hower and Seventh street,
is ideally situated being- within
f Round the World
An amazing achievement in aviation was completed a. few
days ago by the United States Army Air Transport Command, when its planes were used in flying around the world,
covering 23,279 miles in six and one quarter days, this being the first flight of a regular round the world service.
Many years ago, Jules Verne, a French novelist, thrilled
the world by his story entitled "Around the World in 80
Days." It was slow work, rounding the globe by the --transportation facilities existing in those times, and there were
narrow chances by which the travelers in that story could
easily have missed their goal. Probably most people thought
in those times-that it would be impossible to get round the
world in any SO days. Now our fast planes annihilate distance, and the whole world is brought close together.
walking- distance of the center of
town and still out just far enough
not to create a traffic problem
when the stadium is in use.
The Building Committee of
which Mr. Streby is Chairman has
hopes of getting the stadium under way this fall and plans are being made to break ground in the
near future. Barring unforseen
happenings North Cantonites
should see the realization of their
pl,ans in the early part of next
year. The Committee held a
meeting after the site had been
selected to iron out details and get
•the project rolling.
North Cantonites and meml .rs
of the surrounding territory who
* hid a part in the raising of
ids can look with pride at
Ineir achievement. Civic spirit
runs high here in North Canton,
the folks who backed her boys to
the limit while they were soldiers
are proving that they are anxious and willing to prove that they
want a living memorial in their
soldier citizens honor.
In a three day campaign sponsored by civic iminded leaders of
the Community $51,000 in cash and
$11,000 in pledges have put the
Memorial Stadium Fund well over
the top and assure a project even
better than anticipated. The original goal was set for $50,000 which
was considered a minimum. Committeemen will continue to accept
contributions throughout the year,
so ihat anyone who may have been
away when the house to house canvas was made can have a part in
North Canton's Tribute to her service men and women. For the convenience if those who want to
give. The Citizens Bank and Schafer-Messerly Drug Co., will continue to accept pledges if it is
more convenient for those who care
to give.
The Stadium a living Memorial
will be dedicated to all village and
district residents who have served
in World War IT and their names
will be inscribed on the bronze
tablet to be erected at the entrance. If you have a service man
or woman in your family, check
and see if his or her name is on
the honor roll, that none will be
missed when the tablets are ordered.
Returning Servicemen
Recently Released
From Service
Public Schools
Close Friday For
Teacihers Meeting
The North Canton public schools
will be closed on Friday, October
26, due to the annual convention
of the Northeastern Ohio Teachers
Association in Cleveland. Over 10,-
000 members will attend the meeting at which* Dr. Bromley Oxham
iof New York, bishop of the Methodist Church in the United States
and president of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America will be the principal speaker.
Mr. Roger Bishop of the North
Canton Teachers Association will
be a host at one of the afternoon
meeting's dealing with the "War's
Aftermath."
T-5 Paul R. Weaver
Killed in Accident
T/5 Paul R. Weaver Jr., 22 years
old, a member of the 17th Field
Artillery of the 7th Army, was
killed September 7 in a vehicle accident at Rose
Woman s Club To Conduct
Local Sales Campaign
The Eighth and Vietory Bond Drive will locally bt in m
heim, Germany,? charge of the North Canton Womans' Club with Mrs. R. 'hlt.-'M,
-'-'*-- **- - Harpold as chairman. The drive starts on October 29 and t*ili"M
continue through to December 8. ;;, : 'M
A Great Fleet
f
A great'fleet of United States navy warships passed
through the Panama Canal some days ago, carrying more
than 55,000 officers, men, and passengers. They are headed
for various ports along the Atlantic coast, where the fleec
will be honored in Navy day celebrations scheduled for Oct.
27. It was a most 'impressive spectacle to see this mighty
assemblage of striking power.
On Navy day high honors will be paid to the men of our
navy, which won such tremendous victories in both the
Pacific and Atlantic theaters of war. They faced dangerous
and desperate situations with marvellous courage, and many
have given their lives to their country.
Their heroism and skill and resourcefulness drove the enemy from the seas, protected our shipments of men and
supplies, and smashed the powerful sea forces of our enemies.
Careless Use of Mails
A postal authority speaks of the reasons why mail is
sometimes delayed, arid of some of the careless" things that
people do which interfere with the prompt delivery of their
communications.
The postal workers will bless all the people who mail typewritten envelopes with correct addresses, and those who address them with clear and easily legible handwriting. An ad-
"dress which is not easily legible,' requires time to decipher it,
and it adds to the labbrs of the postal people. • The post-office
system does an excellent job in its prompt and regular delivery of mail. The public should not add needlessly, to these
postal labors by pdor-ly addressed .letters. *•' •
Let's Stay American
Our country is reconverting so much faster than the planners anticipated, that it is making their heads swim. Overnight one thing after another is back on the market. American industry*4"when" given the.chance, knows haw "to get
things done without a diagram being drawn in Washington.
Our country is reviving just like a thirsty plant when life-
giving water is poured on its roots. This shows that our people still have the enterprise and initiative to go ahead in the
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