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te - ^^ relations Wiifv its neiqUors»- * fi»£\ Vol 17—No. 10 NORTH CANTON," STARK COUNTY, OHIO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3; 1940. $1.50 PER YEAR pf- i# - The Faith That is America By Wendell L. WllUde, President, Commonwealth and Southern, Corp. As condensed by The Reader's Digest from a copright article jn the North American Review For centuries my ancestors lived in Central Europe. Some of them were peasants, some artisans, others were land proprietors; but all of them through those centuries had been, restricted in their opportunities to the group in - which they were born, and no one of them had ever known the true meaning of liberty. Those who did not observe the restrictions under which they were forced to live got into trouble; one had to flee his native land because he adopted the-religion of his choice; another was ostracized because he believed in the principles of the French Revolution; and still another was jailed for expressing his own opinions. In 1848, my father and my grandparents came to America to escape this repression of individual liberties. ,? They were led to these shores, as were millions before and after them, by a special reputation that the United . States has had among nations. This reputation is founded upon one simple fact; in the United States the plain man has , always had a chance. My father and mother were the first generation in their families to grow up in America. My mother became a lawyer. My father also was a lawyer. Of course, in Europe my mother would have found it impossible to practice a profession; and my father would have found it difficult to get out of the groove worn by his ancestors. Furthermore, it would have been utterly impossible for them to have given their six children the education which we received in America. We went to high school and college. And with schooling finished, there were no doors closed to their children just because they came from a plain family in a small town. No class distinction, no law interfered with their effort to earn a living in the occupation of their choice, or to express their opinions as they pleased. In all the long history of their family, these six children were the first to know, from the time they were born, the blessings of freedom. I don't want therrt to be the last. This family record is the' record of any number of American families. For us the value of freedom has had a practical demonstration. Freedom means, for example, that if you run a store, you can sell your products to anybody without a government official telling you what the prices must be; if you are a professor in a university, you don't have to alter science or delete history as a bureaucrat prescribes. If you own a newspaper you don't limit your editorial opinions to what an official censor approves. If you are a laborer, you - can leave your job when you feel like it for any other job you prefer; you and your fellow workers can bargain collectively concerning the conditions of your work. If you think taxes are too high, you can vote against those officials you think responsible. And there is no limitation upon your inherent American right to criticize anybody, anywhere, at any time. These are practical applications of this thing called freedom. In this country we take them for granted—perhaps too much for granted. But in more than half the world freedom does not exist. The present conflict in Europe is perilous to this freedom because in a modern war people destroy the very things they say they are fighting for. It is because we wish to preserve our free democratic system that we must remain at peace. But we cannot remanrcarelessly at peace. If the price of democracy in ordinary times is eternal vigilance, in a war period that vigilance must be doubled. We must be careful that, under the guise, of "emergency," the powers of government are not so extended as to impair ^the vitality of free enterprise and choke off free expression 6f thought. Already we hear of the need for the government p to control prices, to license American business, to regiment American employes and emtployers, to censor the radio. In a critical time there is always a temptation to surrender the responsibilities of a free citizen, to say to the government: "During this emergency, you take charge. You tell us what to do, what to think." - If we should yield to this temptation, the end of our free democratic system might come as readily in peace as in war. Once these responsibilities of citizenship are given up, they are not readily returned. Government, in its practical working, consists only of aggregations of men; and men, having . tasted power, do not easily surrender power. We must not be misled because suggested restrictions are for humanitarian purposes, for, as ex-Justice Louis D. Brandeis recently said: "Experience should teach us to be more on our guard to protect our liberties when the government's purposes are beneficent . . . The greatest dangers to liberty lurk in insidious encroachment by men of zeal, well-meaning but without understanding." The war has not changed the grave domestic questions confronting America; it has just temporarily diverted our minds from them. For ten years we have been haunted by our unemployment problem. Yet its solution has been in our hands for some time. During the depression decade, American industry accumulated an enormous deficiency in plants and modern machinery. To remedy this, industry will need even more than the present number of unemployed. Industry will also need a great deal of additional capital, and there should be no difficulty in getting this, as soon as the millions of-American investors are reassured as to the future of free private enterprise. The lack of confidence within industry is partly a result of industry's own defects in the period of over-expansion which ended in 1929. But since then we have had several years'of reform; and some of these reforms have gone so -far as. to impair the efficiency and morale of business. In promoting recovery, the chief emphasis has been placed upon what the government should do; we have had collossal expenditures for "priming the pump," and a colossal tax program to pay for these expenditures Legion, Takes Stand on Neutrality Loeal Post Will Have Dinner Meeting at Home on Monday, Jan. 15 Served by Ladies' Auxiliary North Canton American legion post will hold a dinner meeting at 6:30 p. m. Monday, Jan. 15 in the legion home with the Ladies' auxiliary preparing and serving the meal. _ The local post has also been notified of the seven-point resolution adopted by the annual conference of the commanders and adjutant of the 58 departments of the American legion held recently in Indianapolis. , Purpose of this resolution is to help steer the course of honest and true neutrality during the present European war. National Commander Raymond J. Kelly pointed out that the course outlined in the resolution might well serve as a guide for all patriotic Americans who cherish the nation's welfare. The seven recommendations for American conduct, as set forth by the group, follow: Let's try to see both sides of every story and not jump at conclusions. Let's keep cool; look after America's interest first and intensify our campaign for an adequate national defense. Let's review history and learn from our past experiences that news from foreign countries is censored with the purpose of crystallizing the attitude of neutral nations in their favor. Let's intensify our beliefs in Americanism and so jealously guard our attitudes.that there can be no allegiance other than that to America. '•"<■. Let's make American legion membership a. holy ; cause in the profound belief the American legion stands four square fox the truest tenets of Americarism. There are millions of Americans who do not count their blessings as citizens of this nation, and the American legion through the medium of its Americanism program points out there is nothing more important than to sell America to Americans. Less fortunate nations or their representatives have no business to tell us how to operate or reorganize our national economy. Accidents Mar Holiday Season Hartville. Relatives Notified of Baby's Death in Crash Tragedy continued to mar the holiday festivities in Hartville homes when relatives of that community were notified on Wednesday of the death of Betty Miller, three months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller and the serious injury of the remaining members of the family in an automobile accident near Altoona, Pa. Mr. Miller had recently sold his farm at Hartville and was returning from a Christmas visit with his brother Andrew and family near Lewistown, Pa. _g The Miller car, driven by Jon* Robenstine, 24, of Hartville, collided with a truck occupied by three, Baltimore negroes bringing a ship-, ment of oysters north. Mrs. Miller, her children, Elsie, 10. Atlee, 9, Joseph, 7, Sam, 6, Melvin, 4, and Ben, 2, were all removed to Mercy hospital in Altoona for treatment. Mr. Miller and Robenstine escaped with slight injuries. The body of Betty was brought to the home of the grandparents, Mr. siding northwest of Hartville where funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon. Burial was- made in Oakville cemetery. Meanwhile, J. J. Knox, suffering from fractured pelvis and arm, his son, William, with a fractured leg, Richard Domer with a leg fracture and Orville Robinson of Akron also with a fractured leg, are still confined to Mercy hospital, Canton, following their accident of a week "Hunchbacks" of Helsinki ON KARELIAN FRONT—Carrying *heir knapsacks under the white coveralls that make them almost indistinguishable from the surrounding snow, these hardy Finnish ski troops look like hunchbacks as they glide to their front line posts on the Karelian front. These men have been the terror of the Soviet invaders, swooping down on isolated parties, pistoling, machme-gumunig and knifing the bewildered invaders. Then fading away like wraiths leaving confusion, terror and death in their and Mrs. Mike J. Miller/ re- wake. Pauline Holl Wed to Robert Hoover Local Youths Can Get 'Wirfgs' Will Be Awarded For Building Model Airplanes If you notice several youngsters of the community appearing in the near future with a shiny glistening pair of silver wings on their jacket or coat, you'll know they've been busy in the craft shop at the Community building. Each Thursday afternoon's session has been given over to the construction of model airplanes under the leadership of Bill Stull. Many of the boys had evinced interest in this phase of work and as a result the necessary stock has been ordered and soon homes will be agog with excitement as Johnny brings home his airplane. In conjunction with the work, if has also been made possible for all boys_ to join the national fliers' association. For every plane constructed and passed by the craft shop board, a pair of silver wings will be awarded. Three passed planes will obtain for the builder a pair of gold wings and for 10 planes will be given an emblem of the national association. o To Air Army Life F. E. Hammond To Address Hi-Y Clubs Monday Francis E. Hammond will be the speaker at a joint meeting of the Hi-Y clubs next Monday evening. Mr. Hammond will address the boys on U. S. Army life, the requirements for joining and what the army is doing in regard to national defense. On January 10, if the snow holds out, both the Hi-Y and Girl Reserves wil go on a bob sled party ending up at the Colonial house for a chili supper. o HEISLER RITES HELD ago. Others who were involved in automobile accidents of Christmas week are recovering at their homes. o Auto Sales Up in 1939 Theater Store Rooms Now Occupied Mower's Restaurant Located in South Side With North Canton Cleaners Moving Into North Room Son Who Akronite Survived by Lives In Uniontown Edward Heisler, 68, died Sunday at his home in Akron. Besides his wife Ann, he leaves a son, Perlee, of Uniontown, two daughters, Eleanore Kreighbaum and Ruth Saylor, nine grandchildren, one great grandchild, a a brother, and a sister. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p. m. in the Vialt-Kesler funeral home with the Rev. George Snyder in charge. Interment was made at West Brookfield, Ohio. - o Leaves for California Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Van Voorhis of 3756 Cleveland avenue N. left Wednesday for Beverly Hills, Cal., to visit their son, Noble Van Voorhis and his wife. They are making the trip by automobile, planning to stop at points of interest along ,_ .. , „. the way. They expect to return (Continued on page 8) I about March 16. Show Decided Increase Over '38 According to Records If the purchase of automobiles are any indication of better times the comparison between 1938 and 1939 shows a definite pickup in this respect according to the records of C. Frank Sherrard, clerk of courts. In the field of pleasure cars, 5,-i 900 were purchased new in 1939 as against 3,287- in 1938. Truck sales also jumped with 863 being sold in 1939 while only 500 were purchased in 1938. Used cars showed a decided increase with 13,094 for 1939 with 9,754 in 1938. Total certificates issued in 1939 were 56,121 against 52,854 in 1938. Notations of liens in 1939 totaled 21,263 with 15,954 in 1938. Cancellations in 1939 were 10,550 with only 3,680 for 1938. Total money collected in 1939 was $58,862 against the 1938 figure of $51,890.85. For the month of December 1939 there were 689 certificates of title issued for new cars, 924 for used cars. There were 1,702 notations of lien issued and 936 cancellations with fees amounting to $4,230.65 collected. o Lighting Contest Winners Named Middlebranch Woman Wins First Place For Display- Winners in the annual Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the Canton Junior Chamber of Commerce have been announced. In the intercity competition first prize in the nine rooms or more classification went to Mrs. Nick Grant of Middlebranch while E. H. Schrader of Louisville and William H. Dillon of Lesher road received honorable mentions. Mrs, F. L. Moore of Blum road, Mount Vernon extension was the first place winner in the five room home division. Two Hartville residents, R. L. Bogard and Paul C. Long received honorable mentions in the six to eight room classifications. o First Meeting District Jr. O. U. A. M. Event Next Monday- Initial district meeting of the new year for the Jr. O. U. A. M will be held next Monday evening at Louisville with the John W. Mooth council No. 295 acting as host. Fourteen councils are expected to be present with mention being made of the one coming the farthest and the one with the largest representation. There will be group singing, solos, old time music, and special numbers and refreshments. Thomas Edward of John Mooth council is chairman for the event and Garfield Mylar of Canton will preside over the meeting. Speaker for the evening will be George N. Graham of Canton. o PLAN ANNUAL BANQUET Two local business establishments are now housed in the new store rooms of the Park theater building thus putting to an end the rumors that had been circulated concerning the types of businesses which would occupy this space. One was definite all during the construction of the building but up until two weeks ago it was still uncertain who would use the other room. Mohler's restaurant, formerly known as the M and E, is in the south room. The previous location was on Portage street. Under the operation of Lester Mohler, the restaurant has been completely styled in a modern 'manner with new fixtures throughout. Comfortable side booths, seating four persons have been installed along with the latest in counter equipment. The restaurant is open 24 hours per day. In the north store room are the North Canton Cleaners, who moved from their previous location on W. Maple street this week. A progressive business in every respect, several months ago they installed one of the latest methods of cleaning, making it possible to give two hour service in this regard. .. With the exception of the clean ing unit, all their equipment has been replaced with the latest and most modern. Three new pressing machines have been installed and many other improvements have been made. Plumbers, electricians, etc., have been busy all this week getting the machines set up and they are now ready to resume their operations in their new location. I _o Two In Hospital Ken Willaman, Eugene Schafer Patients at Aultman Two local business men are at present patients at Aultman hospital being removed to that institution early this week. Ken Willaman is confined to the hospital with a severe case of pneumonia. His condition today was reported as being fair. Early Tuesday morning, Eugene Schafer was also rushed to the hospital where he underwent an emergency operation for appendicitis. His condition is also reported as good. Deeds Increase During Past Year Fees Collected in '39 Are $4,- 639.34 Higher Than '38 According to the December report of Frank J. Shisler, Stark County recorder, there were 446 deeds with a consideration of $346,588.39 and 345 real estate mortgages with a consideration of $26,128,575.99 filed for record. Total cancellations of mortgages were $1,312,853.71 and fees collected amounted to $2,136.81. There was a considerable increase in the number of deeds and mortgages filed for record in 1939 as compared to 1938. For the year just ended there were 6334 deeds with a total consideration of $5,- 043,649.33 as compared to 5401 with a consideration of $6,056,224.- 50 in 1938. Real estate mortgages numbered 5165 with a consideration of $62, 637,737.92 as compared to 3842 with a consideration of $101,955,- 472.21 in 1938. Cancellation of mortgages in 1939 totaled $9,989,- 181.37 while in 1938 the sum total was $7,652,988.35. Most of this increase was due to refinancing. There was also a decided pick-up in chattel mortgages filed 29,236 in 1939 and 24,390 in 1938- Fees collected for the year exceeded those in 1938 by $4,639.34. o Song -Leader Ceremony Takes Place In North Manchester, Ind. In a Christmas season marriage performed on December 24 at North Manchester, Ind., Miss Pauline Holl, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. S. J. Holl of North Canton and Robert Hoover, son of Mrs. Henry Hoover of North Manchester, were married in the Walnut Street Church of the Brethren with the Rev. H. L. Hartsough, officiating. A half hour organ and violin recital preceded the ceremony. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white chiffon made with full sleeves and tucked yoke and waist. Her finger tip length veil was attached to a pearl juliet cap and she carried a a bouquet of white pom pons and stevia. Maid of honor, Miss Marjorie Barnhart of Huntington, Ind., wore a blue moire gown and carried pink snapdragons and stevia. The bridesmaids, Miss Marilyn Gray and Mrs. Harry Rueschman of North Canton and Miss Beth Flora of Trotwood, O., wore rose taffeta gowns and carried colonial bouquets. Following the ceremony a reception for 100 guests was held at the home of the bride's brother, C. W. Holl, dean of Manchester college. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hoover were were graduated from Manchester college where the bride was chosen May queen in 1937. She has been teaching at Elmhurst, near Fort Wayne. Mr. Hoover has been manager of the Ulrey Lumber Mill and Supply company. They will reside on a farm near North Manchester. Attending the wedjdng from North Canton were the Rev. and Mrs. Holl, Harry Rueschman, El- don Petry, Miss Marjorie Mohler Miss Julia Shaub, and Miss Beulah Holl. Hold Rites For Mrs. Stauffer WCTU Will Hold Annual Guest Day All Day Session To Be Held January 9 in Zion Lutheran Church Starting at 10 O'clock Rev. W. C. Schultz The Church of the Nazarene of Greentown, Ohio, commences a week's revival effort beginning this coming Sunday. The Rev. C. Way plans to do his own preaching, assisted by the Rev. Walter C. Schultz of Owosso, Mich., as the song evangelist. Services will be conducted each night with special musical numbers, especially the Old Gospel songs. Cottage Prayer meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Gottschall evening. Sister of W. H. Reed Dies in Canton Saturday Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 p. m. in the Arnold parlors. Canton, for Mrs. Jennie Reed Stauffer, who died Saturday afternoon in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Myra B. Masters, of 417 2nd. street, SW, after a long illness. Mrs. Stauffer had lived in Canton for 60 years and was a member of the First Christian church "and Molly Pitcher council, Daughters of America, and was a charter member of the Elta Rebekah lodge, I. O. O. F., and the auxiliary of the D. A. V. Besides the daughter in whose home she died, Mrs. Stauffer is survived by one son, Harry B. Brisbin of the home, and two brothers, W. H. Reed of North Canton road, and J. B. Reed of Detroit, Mich., and one grandson. She was a sister of the late Charles Reed, former Canton city policeman. _ The Rev. P. H. Welshimer officiated at the services and burial was made in Westlawn cemetery. Engagement Announced Geraldine Zink Betrothed To Charles A. Kolp, Jr. Announcement of the engagement of their daughter, Geraldine Louise, to Charles A. Kolp, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Kolp of North Canton road, has been made by the bride-to-be's parentsj Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Zink of 2610 Market avenue N. The announcement was made Saturday afternoon when Mrs. Zink entertained 22 friends of her daughter at a tea in their home. Scrolls tied to gardenia nosegays which formed the eenterpiece on the table revealed the news. Miss Zink was graduated from Mt. Marie academy and attended St. Mary's college in Notre Dame, Ind., Mr. Kolp, Jr. was graduated from Notre Dame university in on Thursday South Bend. No date has been set I for the wedding. Phila Christi Class To Hold Affair Next Wednesday Evening Phila Christi class of the Community Christian church will hold their annual banquet for husbands, friends and guests next Wednesday evening, Jan. 10, at 6:30 o'clock in the church dining room. Following the banquet they will have open church for the public at 8 p. m. so that those who are interested may attend and hear their guest artist, Mrs. Elsie Hoffman. Thousands Killed or Injured in Turkish Quake With half a dozen additional tremors, sub-zero weather, and blizzard winds which spread ravaging fires to the already second largest earthquake disaster; all modes of transportation are carrying doctors, nurses, foodstuffs, etc, to aid the stricken Turkish people. The greatest loss, estimated at 42,000 killed or injured, is in the mountains of Armenia. This picture shows the village of Salinas in the province of Armenia, which bore the brunt of the damage during the last quake. Annual Guest day of the W. C. T. U. will be held in the Zion Lutheran church next Tuesday, Jan. 9, starting at 10 a. m. This will be an all-day session and each member is privileged to bring a guest. The opening session in the morning will be called to order by the president after which a short song service and devotionals by Mrs. Minnie Dyer will be given. The Rev. N. B..Emch, pastor of Zion_ Lutheran church is scheduled to give the greeting with response by Mrs. Beulah Starks. Mrs. Grace Baughman will be in charge of the business meeting to follow which will consist of reports by department directors. Entertainment in the morning session will be a musical interlude provided by Mrs. Bessie Swope and Mrs. Jessie Schiltz after which the two speakers of the morning, Mrs. Elizabeth Bowman and the Rev. M. A. Cossaboom, pastor of the Community Christian church, will deliver the message. Following the noontide prayer by Mrs. Grace Baughman, the group will adjourn for a covered dish dinner in the church dining room at 12 o'clock. The afternoon session is scheduled to begin at 1:30 with a salute to the flag by Mrs. Dora Clouser. This will be followed by a short song service. Devotionals will be in charge of Mrs. Myrtle Howes after which the Rev. Dr. M. E. Beck, pastor of the Zion Reformed church, is to talk. As in the morning session a short musical program will be held with Mrs. Blanche Wehl as artist. Two addresses, "The Year Ahead" by Mrs. Lottie Riehl, co- president, and "Peace and International Relations" by Mrs. Mary Cossaboom are to follow. After the news and reviews by Mrs. Fern Wise the meeting will be brought to a close with the W. C. T. U. benediction. □ . Limitations on Highway Patrol Right of Seizure Defined by Attorney General Herbert State highway -patrolmen do not have the right of seizure, except to take from any person lawfully under arrest or about to be arrested deadly or dangerous weapons in the possession of such, Attorney General Thomas J. Herbert ruled this week in an opinion to Col. Lynn Black, highway patrol superintendent. "The right of an officer, even without express statutory authority to search the person of one lawfully arrested and to seize articles found upon him or in his custody, such as weapons, is well established," Mr. Herbert said, adding "the right to hold weapons and instruments which might be used to effect or aid in an escape, or to endanger the lives of the public does not violate the provisions of the federal or state constitution." Any weapon so seized, if not a part of the evidence, is in custodia legis until termination of the criminal action and may be replevined by the owner. While in his custody the patrolman must use that degree of care for its safekeeping and preservation, which an ordinary prudent man would use under similar circumstances! Thus when a highway patrolman arrests a speeding hunter and seizes his shotgun he may not permit the gun to lie in a damp place where it will be ruined by rust. Community Building Group Activities Musketeers The group plans to have a special movie on Monday which will be open to all new members wishing to join the club. Dramatic Club On next Tuesday the club will announce the play they have chosen to produce and hold tryouts for the various roles. They also plan to attend some play in a nearby community in the near future. Gra-Y, Will make a tour of a Canton bakery Thursday evening, with their new adviser, Mr. Franz. Phalanx The tribunal will meet Friday for a supper and discuss coming business of the group including the minstrel show, dance, and pro-* gram. Their-next regular meeting will be held on January 11 with Clare'' Studer of the Hoover company^- speaking on chemical engineering. Supper will be had at Mohler's restaurant. Friendly Indians Will be attired in full regalia at their next meeting on Wednesday. They plan to have a special movie also. This will be open to all new members wishingto join the club. TO ELECT OFFICERS The Greentown Civic association will - hold election of officers at their, regular meeting Monday evening, Jan. 8. • £2?«^Sfirfs»*s=^:isLii*^j^"^E<£»» ■-hi -c«dM£R^t^^i&'*4«ih,4bi ,.,^,±^ l-l '
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Full Text | te - ^^ relations Wiifv its neiqUors»- * fi»£\ Vol 17—No. 10 NORTH CANTON," STARK COUNTY, OHIO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3; 1940. $1.50 PER YEAR pf- i# - The Faith That is America By Wendell L. WllUde, President, Commonwealth and Southern, Corp. As condensed by The Reader's Digest from a copright article jn the North American Review For centuries my ancestors lived in Central Europe. Some of them were peasants, some artisans, others were land proprietors; but all of them through those centuries had been, restricted in their opportunities to the group in - which they were born, and no one of them had ever known the true meaning of liberty. Those who did not observe the restrictions under which they were forced to live got into trouble; one had to flee his native land because he adopted the-religion of his choice; another was ostracized because he believed in the principles of the French Revolution; and still another was jailed for expressing his own opinions. In 1848, my father and my grandparents came to America to escape this repression of individual liberties. ,? They were led to these shores, as were millions before and after them, by a special reputation that the United . States has had among nations. This reputation is founded upon one simple fact; in the United States the plain man has , always had a chance. My father and mother were the first generation in their families to grow up in America. My mother became a lawyer. My father also was a lawyer. Of course, in Europe my mother would have found it impossible to practice a profession; and my father would have found it difficult to get out of the groove worn by his ancestors. Furthermore, it would have been utterly impossible for them to have given their six children the education which we received in America. We went to high school and college. And with schooling finished, there were no doors closed to their children just because they came from a plain family in a small town. No class distinction, no law interfered with their effort to earn a living in the occupation of their choice, or to express their opinions as they pleased. In all the long history of their family, these six children were the first to know, from the time they were born, the blessings of freedom. I don't want therrt to be the last. This family record is the' record of any number of American families. For us the value of freedom has had a practical demonstration. Freedom means, for example, that if you run a store, you can sell your products to anybody without a government official telling you what the prices must be; if you are a professor in a university, you don't have to alter science or delete history as a bureaucrat prescribes. If you own a newspaper you don't limit your editorial opinions to what an official censor approves. If you are a laborer, you - can leave your job when you feel like it for any other job you prefer; you and your fellow workers can bargain collectively concerning the conditions of your work. If you think taxes are too high, you can vote against those officials you think responsible. And there is no limitation upon your inherent American right to criticize anybody, anywhere, at any time. These are practical applications of this thing called freedom. In this country we take them for granted—perhaps too much for granted. But in more than half the world freedom does not exist. The present conflict in Europe is perilous to this freedom because in a modern war people destroy the very things they say they are fighting for. It is because we wish to preserve our free democratic system that we must remain at peace. But we cannot remanrcarelessly at peace. If the price of democracy in ordinary times is eternal vigilance, in a war period that vigilance must be doubled. We must be careful that, under the guise, of "emergency," the powers of government are not so extended as to impair ^the vitality of free enterprise and choke off free expression 6f thought. Already we hear of the need for the government p to control prices, to license American business, to regiment American employes and emtployers, to censor the radio. In a critical time there is always a temptation to surrender the responsibilities of a free citizen, to say to the government: "During this emergency, you take charge. You tell us what to do, what to think." - If we should yield to this temptation, the end of our free democratic system might come as readily in peace as in war. Once these responsibilities of citizenship are given up, they are not readily returned. Government, in its practical working, consists only of aggregations of men; and men, having . tasted power, do not easily surrender power. We must not be misled because suggested restrictions are for humanitarian purposes, for, as ex-Justice Louis D. Brandeis recently said: "Experience should teach us to be more on our guard to protect our liberties when the government's purposes are beneficent . . . The greatest dangers to liberty lurk in insidious encroachment by men of zeal, well-meaning but without understanding." The war has not changed the grave domestic questions confronting America; it has just temporarily diverted our minds from them. For ten years we have been haunted by our unemployment problem. Yet its solution has been in our hands for some time. During the depression decade, American industry accumulated an enormous deficiency in plants and modern machinery. To remedy this, industry will need even more than the present number of unemployed. Industry will also need a great deal of additional capital, and there should be no difficulty in getting this, as soon as the millions of-American investors are reassured as to the future of free private enterprise. The lack of confidence within industry is partly a result of industry's own defects in the period of over-expansion which ended in 1929. But since then we have had several years'of reform; and some of these reforms have gone so -far as. to impair the efficiency and morale of business. In promoting recovery, the chief emphasis has been placed upon what the government should do; we have had collossal expenditures for "priming the pump," and a colossal tax program to pay for these expenditures Legion, Takes Stand on Neutrality Loeal Post Will Have Dinner Meeting at Home on Monday, Jan. 15 Served by Ladies' Auxiliary North Canton American legion post will hold a dinner meeting at 6:30 p. m. Monday, Jan. 15 in the legion home with the Ladies' auxiliary preparing and serving the meal. _ The local post has also been notified of the seven-point resolution adopted by the annual conference of the commanders and adjutant of the 58 departments of the American legion held recently in Indianapolis. , Purpose of this resolution is to help steer the course of honest and true neutrality during the present European war. National Commander Raymond J. Kelly pointed out that the course outlined in the resolution might well serve as a guide for all patriotic Americans who cherish the nation's welfare. The seven recommendations for American conduct, as set forth by the group, follow: Let's try to see both sides of every story and not jump at conclusions. Let's keep cool; look after America's interest first and intensify our campaign for an adequate national defense. Let's review history and learn from our past experiences that news from foreign countries is censored with the purpose of crystallizing the attitude of neutral nations in their favor. Let's intensify our beliefs in Americanism and so jealously guard our attitudes.that there can be no allegiance other than that to America. '•"<■. Let's make American legion membership a. holy ; cause in the profound belief the American legion stands four square fox the truest tenets of Americarism. There are millions of Americans who do not count their blessings as citizens of this nation, and the American legion through the medium of its Americanism program points out there is nothing more important than to sell America to Americans. Less fortunate nations or their representatives have no business to tell us how to operate or reorganize our national economy. Accidents Mar Holiday Season Hartville. Relatives Notified of Baby's Death in Crash Tragedy continued to mar the holiday festivities in Hartville homes when relatives of that community were notified on Wednesday of the death of Betty Miller, three months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller and the serious injury of the remaining members of the family in an automobile accident near Altoona, Pa. Mr. Miller had recently sold his farm at Hartville and was returning from a Christmas visit with his brother Andrew and family near Lewistown, Pa. _g The Miller car, driven by Jon* Robenstine, 24, of Hartville, collided with a truck occupied by three, Baltimore negroes bringing a ship-, ment of oysters north. Mrs. Miller, her children, Elsie, 10. Atlee, 9, Joseph, 7, Sam, 6, Melvin, 4, and Ben, 2, were all removed to Mercy hospital in Altoona for treatment. Mr. Miller and Robenstine escaped with slight injuries. The body of Betty was brought to the home of the grandparents, Mr. siding northwest of Hartville where funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon. Burial was- made in Oakville cemetery. Meanwhile, J. J. Knox, suffering from fractured pelvis and arm, his son, William, with a fractured leg, Richard Domer with a leg fracture and Orville Robinson of Akron also with a fractured leg, are still confined to Mercy hospital, Canton, following their accident of a week "Hunchbacks" of Helsinki ON KARELIAN FRONT—Carrying *heir knapsacks under the white coveralls that make them almost indistinguishable from the surrounding snow, these hardy Finnish ski troops look like hunchbacks as they glide to their front line posts on the Karelian front. These men have been the terror of the Soviet invaders, swooping down on isolated parties, pistoling, machme-gumunig and knifing the bewildered invaders. Then fading away like wraiths leaving confusion, terror and death in their and Mrs. Mike J. Miller/ re- wake. Pauline Holl Wed to Robert Hoover Local Youths Can Get 'Wirfgs' Will Be Awarded For Building Model Airplanes If you notice several youngsters of the community appearing in the near future with a shiny glistening pair of silver wings on their jacket or coat, you'll know they've been busy in the craft shop at the Community building. Each Thursday afternoon's session has been given over to the construction of model airplanes under the leadership of Bill Stull. Many of the boys had evinced interest in this phase of work and as a result the necessary stock has been ordered and soon homes will be agog with excitement as Johnny brings home his airplane. In conjunction with the work, if has also been made possible for all boys_ to join the national fliers' association. For every plane constructed and passed by the craft shop board, a pair of silver wings will be awarded. Three passed planes will obtain for the builder a pair of gold wings and for 10 planes will be given an emblem of the national association. o To Air Army Life F. E. Hammond To Address Hi-Y Clubs Monday Francis E. Hammond will be the speaker at a joint meeting of the Hi-Y clubs next Monday evening. Mr. Hammond will address the boys on U. S. Army life, the requirements for joining and what the army is doing in regard to national defense. On January 10, if the snow holds out, both the Hi-Y and Girl Reserves wil go on a bob sled party ending up at the Colonial house for a chili supper. o HEISLER RITES HELD ago. Others who were involved in automobile accidents of Christmas week are recovering at their homes. o Auto Sales Up in 1939 Theater Store Rooms Now Occupied Mower's Restaurant Located in South Side With North Canton Cleaners Moving Into North Room Son Who Akronite Survived by Lives In Uniontown Edward Heisler, 68, died Sunday at his home in Akron. Besides his wife Ann, he leaves a son, Perlee, of Uniontown, two daughters, Eleanore Kreighbaum and Ruth Saylor, nine grandchildren, one great grandchild, a a brother, and a sister. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p. m. in the Vialt-Kesler funeral home with the Rev. George Snyder in charge. Interment was made at West Brookfield, Ohio. - o Leaves for California Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Van Voorhis of 3756 Cleveland avenue N. left Wednesday for Beverly Hills, Cal., to visit their son, Noble Van Voorhis and his wife. They are making the trip by automobile, planning to stop at points of interest along ,_ .. , „. the way. They expect to return (Continued on page 8) I about March 16. Show Decided Increase Over '38 According to Records If the purchase of automobiles are any indication of better times the comparison between 1938 and 1939 shows a definite pickup in this respect according to the records of C. Frank Sherrard, clerk of courts. In the field of pleasure cars, 5,-i 900 were purchased new in 1939 as against 3,287- in 1938. Truck sales also jumped with 863 being sold in 1939 while only 500 were purchased in 1938. Used cars showed a decided increase with 13,094 for 1939 with 9,754 in 1938. Total certificates issued in 1939 were 56,121 against 52,854 in 1938. Notations of liens in 1939 totaled 21,263 with 15,954 in 1938. Cancellations in 1939 were 10,550 with only 3,680 for 1938. Total money collected in 1939 was $58,862 against the 1938 figure of $51,890.85. For the month of December 1939 there were 689 certificates of title issued for new cars, 924 for used cars. There were 1,702 notations of lien issued and 936 cancellations with fees amounting to $4,230.65 collected. o Lighting Contest Winners Named Middlebranch Woman Wins First Place For Display- Winners in the annual Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the Canton Junior Chamber of Commerce have been announced. In the intercity competition first prize in the nine rooms or more classification went to Mrs. Nick Grant of Middlebranch while E. H. Schrader of Louisville and William H. Dillon of Lesher road received honorable mentions. Mrs, F. L. Moore of Blum road, Mount Vernon extension was the first place winner in the five room home division. Two Hartville residents, R. L. Bogard and Paul C. Long received honorable mentions in the six to eight room classifications. o First Meeting District Jr. O. U. A. M. Event Next Monday- Initial district meeting of the new year for the Jr. O. U. A. M will be held next Monday evening at Louisville with the John W. Mooth council No. 295 acting as host. Fourteen councils are expected to be present with mention being made of the one coming the farthest and the one with the largest representation. There will be group singing, solos, old time music, and special numbers and refreshments. Thomas Edward of John Mooth council is chairman for the event and Garfield Mylar of Canton will preside over the meeting. Speaker for the evening will be George N. Graham of Canton. o PLAN ANNUAL BANQUET Two local business establishments are now housed in the new store rooms of the Park theater building thus putting to an end the rumors that had been circulated concerning the types of businesses which would occupy this space. One was definite all during the construction of the building but up until two weeks ago it was still uncertain who would use the other room. Mohler's restaurant, formerly known as the M and E, is in the south room. The previous location was on Portage street. Under the operation of Lester Mohler, the restaurant has been completely styled in a modern 'manner with new fixtures throughout. Comfortable side booths, seating four persons have been installed along with the latest in counter equipment. The restaurant is open 24 hours per day. In the north store room are the North Canton Cleaners, who moved from their previous location on W. Maple street this week. A progressive business in every respect, several months ago they installed one of the latest methods of cleaning, making it possible to give two hour service in this regard. .. With the exception of the clean ing unit, all their equipment has been replaced with the latest and most modern. Three new pressing machines have been installed and many other improvements have been made. Plumbers, electricians, etc., have been busy all this week getting the machines set up and they are now ready to resume their operations in their new location. I _o Two In Hospital Ken Willaman, Eugene Schafer Patients at Aultman Two local business men are at present patients at Aultman hospital being removed to that institution early this week. Ken Willaman is confined to the hospital with a severe case of pneumonia. His condition today was reported as being fair. Early Tuesday morning, Eugene Schafer was also rushed to the hospital where he underwent an emergency operation for appendicitis. His condition is also reported as good. Deeds Increase During Past Year Fees Collected in '39 Are $4,- 639.34 Higher Than '38 According to the December report of Frank J. Shisler, Stark County recorder, there were 446 deeds with a consideration of $346,588.39 and 345 real estate mortgages with a consideration of $26,128,575.99 filed for record. Total cancellations of mortgages were $1,312,853.71 and fees collected amounted to $2,136.81. There was a considerable increase in the number of deeds and mortgages filed for record in 1939 as compared to 1938. For the year just ended there were 6334 deeds with a total consideration of $5,- 043,649.33 as compared to 5401 with a consideration of $6,056,224.- 50 in 1938. Real estate mortgages numbered 5165 with a consideration of $62, 637,737.92 as compared to 3842 with a consideration of $101,955,- 472.21 in 1938. Cancellation of mortgages in 1939 totaled $9,989,- 181.37 while in 1938 the sum total was $7,652,988.35. Most of this increase was due to refinancing. There was also a decided pick-up in chattel mortgages filed 29,236 in 1939 and 24,390 in 1938- Fees collected for the year exceeded those in 1938 by $4,639.34. o Song -Leader Ceremony Takes Place In North Manchester, Ind. In a Christmas season marriage performed on December 24 at North Manchester, Ind., Miss Pauline Holl, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. S. J. Holl of North Canton and Robert Hoover, son of Mrs. Henry Hoover of North Manchester, were married in the Walnut Street Church of the Brethren with the Rev. H. L. Hartsough, officiating. A half hour organ and violin recital preceded the ceremony. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white chiffon made with full sleeves and tucked yoke and waist. Her finger tip length veil was attached to a pearl juliet cap and she carried a a bouquet of white pom pons and stevia. Maid of honor, Miss Marjorie Barnhart of Huntington, Ind., wore a blue moire gown and carried pink snapdragons and stevia. The bridesmaids, Miss Marilyn Gray and Mrs. Harry Rueschman of North Canton and Miss Beth Flora of Trotwood, O., wore rose taffeta gowns and carried colonial bouquets. Following the ceremony a reception for 100 guests was held at the home of the bride's brother, C. W. Holl, dean of Manchester college. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hoover were were graduated from Manchester college where the bride was chosen May queen in 1937. She has been teaching at Elmhurst, near Fort Wayne. Mr. Hoover has been manager of the Ulrey Lumber Mill and Supply company. They will reside on a farm near North Manchester. Attending the wedjdng from North Canton were the Rev. and Mrs. Holl, Harry Rueschman, El- don Petry, Miss Marjorie Mohler Miss Julia Shaub, and Miss Beulah Holl. Hold Rites For Mrs. Stauffer WCTU Will Hold Annual Guest Day All Day Session To Be Held January 9 in Zion Lutheran Church Starting at 10 O'clock Rev. W. C. Schultz The Church of the Nazarene of Greentown, Ohio, commences a week's revival effort beginning this coming Sunday. The Rev. C. Way plans to do his own preaching, assisted by the Rev. Walter C. Schultz of Owosso, Mich., as the song evangelist. Services will be conducted each night with special musical numbers, especially the Old Gospel songs. Cottage Prayer meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Gottschall evening. Sister of W. H. Reed Dies in Canton Saturday Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 p. m. in the Arnold parlors. Canton, for Mrs. Jennie Reed Stauffer, who died Saturday afternoon in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Myra B. Masters, of 417 2nd. street, SW, after a long illness. Mrs. Stauffer had lived in Canton for 60 years and was a member of the First Christian church "and Molly Pitcher council, Daughters of America, and was a charter member of the Elta Rebekah lodge, I. O. O. F., and the auxiliary of the D. A. V. Besides the daughter in whose home she died, Mrs. Stauffer is survived by one son, Harry B. Brisbin of the home, and two brothers, W. H. Reed of North Canton road, and J. B. Reed of Detroit, Mich., and one grandson. She was a sister of the late Charles Reed, former Canton city policeman. _ The Rev. P. H. Welshimer officiated at the services and burial was made in Westlawn cemetery. Engagement Announced Geraldine Zink Betrothed To Charles A. Kolp, Jr. Announcement of the engagement of their daughter, Geraldine Louise, to Charles A. Kolp, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Kolp of North Canton road, has been made by the bride-to-be's parentsj Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Zink of 2610 Market avenue N. The announcement was made Saturday afternoon when Mrs. Zink entertained 22 friends of her daughter at a tea in their home. Scrolls tied to gardenia nosegays which formed the eenterpiece on the table revealed the news. Miss Zink was graduated from Mt. Marie academy and attended St. Mary's college in Notre Dame, Ind., Mr. Kolp, Jr. was graduated from Notre Dame university in on Thursday South Bend. No date has been set I for the wedding. Phila Christi Class To Hold Affair Next Wednesday Evening Phila Christi class of the Community Christian church will hold their annual banquet for husbands, friends and guests next Wednesday evening, Jan. 10, at 6:30 o'clock in the church dining room. Following the banquet they will have open church for the public at 8 p. m. so that those who are interested may attend and hear their guest artist, Mrs. Elsie Hoffman. Thousands Killed or Injured in Turkish Quake With half a dozen additional tremors, sub-zero weather, and blizzard winds which spread ravaging fires to the already second largest earthquake disaster; all modes of transportation are carrying doctors, nurses, foodstuffs, etc, to aid the stricken Turkish people. The greatest loss, estimated at 42,000 killed or injured, is in the mountains of Armenia. This picture shows the village of Salinas in the province of Armenia, which bore the brunt of the damage during the last quake. Annual Guest day of the W. C. T. U. will be held in the Zion Lutheran church next Tuesday, Jan. 9, starting at 10 a. m. This will be an all-day session and each member is privileged to bring a guest. The opening session in the morning will be called to order by the president after which a short song service and devotionals by Mrs. Minnie Dyer will be given. The Rev. N. B..Emch, pastor of Zion_ Lutheran church is scheduled to give the greeting with response by Mrs. Beulah Starks. Mrs. Grace Baughman will be in charge of the business meeting to follow which will consist of reports by department directors. Entertainment in the morning session will be a musical interlude provided by Mrs. Bessie Swope and Mrs. Jessie Schiltz after which the two speakers of the morning, Mrs. Elizabeth Bowman and the Rev. M. A. Cossaboom, pastor of the Community Christian church, will deliver the message. Following the noontide prayer by Mrs. Grace Baughman, the group will adjourn for a covered dish dinner in the church dining room at 12 o'clock. The afternoon session is scheduled to begin at 1:30 with a salute to the flag by Mrs. Dora Clouser. This will be followed by a short song service. Devotionals will be in charge of Mrs. Myrtle Howes after which the Rev. Dr. M. E. Beck, pastor of the Zion Reformed church, is to talk. As in the morning session a short musical program will be held with Mrs. Blanche Wehl as artist. Two addresses, "The Year Ahead" by Mrs. Lottie Riehl, co- president, and "Peace and International Relations" by Mrs. Mary Cossaboom are to follow. After the news and reviews by Mrs. Fern Wise the meeting will be brought to a close with the W. C. T. U. benediction. □ . Limitations on Highway Patrol Right of Seizure Defined by Attorney General Herbert State highway -patrolmen do not have the right of seizure, except to take from any person lawfully under arrest or about to be arrested deadly or dangerous weapons in the possession of such, Attorney General Thomas J. Herbert ruled this week in an opinion to Col. Lynn Black, highway patrol superintendent. "The right of an officer, even without express statutory authority to search the person of one lawfully arrested and to seize articles found upon him or in his custody, such as weapons, is well established," Mr. Herbert said, adding "the right to hold weapons and instruments which might be used to effect or aid in an escape, or to endanger the lives of the public does not violate the provisions of the federal or state constitution." Any weapon so seized, if not a part of the evidence, is in custodia legis until termination of the criminal action and may be replevined by the owner. While in his custody the patrolman must use that degree of care for its safekeeping and preservation, which an ordinary prudent man would use under similar circumstances! Thus when a highway patrolman arrests a speeding hunter and seizes his shotgun he may not permit the gun to lie in a damp place where it will be ruined by rust. Community Building Group Activities Musketeers The group plans to have a special movie on Monday which will be open to all new members wishing to join the club. Dramatic Club On next Tuesday the club will announce the play they have chosen to produce and hold tryouts for the various roles. They also plan to attend some play in a nearby community in the near future. Gra-Y, Will make a tour of a Canton bakery Thursday evening, with their new adviser, Mr. Franz. Phalanx The tribunal will meet Friday for a supper and discuss coming business of the group including the minstrel show, dance, and pro-* gram. Their-next regular meeting will be held on January 11 with Clare'' Studer of the Hoover company^- speaking on chemical engineering. Supper will be had at Mohler's restaurant. Friendly Indians Will be attired in full regalia at their next meeting on Wednesday. They plan to have a special movie also. This will be open to all new members wishingto join the club. 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