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The Evening Independent from Massillon, Ohio • Page 3

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Massillon, Ohio
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MONDAY. MAY 22. 1939 Hold Employe Of Club In Slaying PORTSMOUTH, May' 22. R. Shumate, 54, Portsmouth Yacht club custodian, was held on a murdei charge Sunday following the fatal shooting of Paul Addis, 26-year-old Scioto county highway employe.

Police Chief Harry Sheets quoted Shumate as saying he shot in self defense when Addis and Harry Levi a companion, attacked him when he ordered them from the wharf said that Addis. Levi and two other men visited the warf to use a power boat they said belonged to a friend, Chief Sheets reported. The custodian said he asked them to leave because they were not yacht club members, but Levi grappled with nun. While Shumate and Levi were struggling in the shallow water at the edge of the Ohio River, Shumate Raid Addis picked up an iron bar and struck at him several times. "VENDOL" IS WHAT HOME PEOPLE USE FOR STOMACH GAS Men And Women All Over This State How It Relieves Sour, Acid Risings, Cramps, Palpitation And Other Troubles Associated With Constipation.

Don't Delay Getting Some "My advice, after having taken Vendol. to everyone who suffers from gas in ttw stomach, indigestion, sour- in throat and other signs of distress, when due to constipation, is to begin at once taking tSrfs splendid medicine," says Mrs. c. M. Ranes, popular farmer's wife of West Mansfield, Ohio.

MRS. C. M. RANES truly feel like a different person since -taking I get up every morning riow without a headache, tongue no longer coated, nor feel dizzy, eat a hearty breakfast and amready for my day's work feeling strong, -healthy, a'nd robust, whereasil -used, -to feel tired, achy, full of couldn't eat a bite of food, and just as though I had no energy at all. and thatfwas owrfat such a change in my health, so I know there are thousands feeling like I did who will.

get. the same grand relief by taking bottles this great niedicine7.that:people all-around here are praising highly." you going: to give this splendid -Root, Herb and" Alkaline medicine Vendol a chance to help yon, 'too? Don't put it off. Most all leading druggists sell Vendol, and it fa highly recommended here by Mas- rillon 116 Lincoln Way, W. II 'Clean-up' Drives Put Big Dent In 'Numbers' Racket Some Lottery Operators Forced To Suspend Activities As Many Ohio Cities Launch Campaigns To Drive Out Gamblers TTTE EVENING MASSILtOXt JACKSON CENTER Mr. and I.

singer and family and Emily Sandison, of the Oakdale allotment, visited Mr. and Mrs and family, of the Genoa The Jackson school band By the Associated Press clean-up" campaigns in major cities has put a bis dent 5dS? mulU milllon "numbers" police officials' farted lottery operators, a survey been forced to suspend navincr at 01 1 rather bear the increased exp heaVy 5 1 for hundre of "numbers writers" who fail to the vigilance of enlarged police vice squads. Headquarters Others shifted their headquarters to the outskirts of metropolitan districts and employed motorcycle messengers to contact a limited number of lottery syndicate employes in the cities. Officials of most of Ohio's larger cities expressed a determination to wipe out the "numbers racket" and all other types of gambling. The recent epidemic of "cleanup" lever originated in Youngstown late last month when Herbert P.

Bodine, private investigator and former member of the city vice squad, sued to recover $400,850 he contended had been lost to a lottery syndicate known as the "big house." Youngstown's mayor, Lionel Evans, immediately ordered general gambling cleanup which resulted in immediate shutdown of lottery in Youngstown and drove largest operators outside the city limits. There have been only a score of arrests lottery charges since the drive began. The campaign was taken up in other cities with similar results- In Columbus, Police Chief John H. Dunn enlarged the vice squad for raids on numbers houses, horse race bookies and petty gambling places. Municipal court fines were doubled.

His order followed a spectacular robbery of a downtown lottery headquarters in which several thousands of dollars were stolen. His "house" and a dozen others, unable to operate profitably, announced publicly their intention to suspend operations. They reported that they employing 21,000 men and women. Lancaster Opens Drive Fearing that Columbus operators would settle in nearby cities Police Chief Gail Sesler of Lancaster began a drive against numbers racketeers. Cleveland police are making daily raids on numbers houses, disbursing crowds and arresting principals Twenty-three persons were indicted as the "brains" of the racket or muscle men.

Fifteen to 25 numbers writers are arrested in Toledo daily and each pay fines ranging from $10 to $15. In Canton, the city council passed an ordinance making possession of numbers slips evidence of gambling Operators have been driven outside that city. Akron police declare they have broken up operations of the large number houses since May i when Mayor Lee D. Schroy decreed a gambling cleanup campaign. A few number salesmen still operate on a smal scale but are handicapped by re peated arrests, officials asserted Warren reported numbers operators were driven into the suburban districts.

Arrests have numberec nearly 100 since Jan. 1. Eugene Weatherly, Cincinnati police chief, declared a continuous drive against gambling was enforced in the Ohio river metropolis. Campaigns against numbers racketeers also art being conducted in the Kentuckv suburbs of Cincinnati. NORTH LAWRENCE Mrs.

La Verne Stiver and daughter visited her sister, Mrs. Herbert Schalmo, of McDonaldsville Mrs. Ylavaune Marfcewitze, of Columbus, visited her mother, Gene Shiffman and her daughter, Miss Joanne Markewitze. Mrs. Alvena Gibson attended the funeral of Norman Schaffter, of Mt.

Eaton. Mr. and- Mrs. James Knight and Miss Jane wisher, of Canton, visited their mother, Ellen Swisher. Efford Rossiter and children, of Massillon and Mr.

and Mrs. Floyd Eberly and children and Mr. and Mrs Archie Street and daughter, Helen of Newman, were guests of Elizabeth Rossiter. Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs.

Ellis' were Mr. and Mrs. Bernard' ana-Mrs Paul Ellis and children and Mr. and Mrs. La Verne Ellis.

Mrs. Gene Shiftman attended a Daughters of 'America rally in Canton, Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. La Verne Staver and daughter visited Mr.

and Mrs Boy Calame, of Burton City. Mr. and Mrs. H. R.

Ellis and- son, Glenn, and Mr. and Mrs. La Verne Ellis visited Mr. and Mrs. A.

Arnold of Doylestown. Mrs. Ellen Swisher and Mrs. Clyde Rhoads and sons in Massillon Mrs. Stanley Nevel and Mrs.

Herbert Schalmo and children, of McDonaldsville, visited and Mrs. LaVerne Staver and daughter, Wednesday. Mrs. Ylavaune Markewltzs and daughter Joanne, ana Mrs. Gene Shiffman.

were in Cleveland. Roy Ellis gave the Mother's Day address at the Myers Reformed church. Mrs. Telia Oberdusky and daughter, Mrs. Slaybaugh of Rittman, visited Mr.

and Mrs. Roy Ellis. Mrs Sarah Levers returned home with them to spend several weeks. NAVARRE A luncheon was given in honor of Mrs. Mary Machan, of Dover, at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Myron Swaller Those present were Mr. and Mrs Warren Walter, of Akron, Mr. and Mrs. William Simukka, of Cleveland Mr.

and Mrs. G. D. Machan, daughter Phyllis and Jerry and Tom Dr. and Mrs.

Machan and Miss of Dover; Merle Machan and daughter, Mueri Louise of Winfield; Mrs; Story-Macharr and Mr and-'Mrs; Mr Swaller 'and daughter Jeanne. Many floweii and gifts were received by -'the guest of honor '-The. Welcome In Women's'club met at th residence of Mrs. Glady Long for an all-day quilting and carpet rag sewing. Eighteen members and two visitors were present.

A covered dish dinner served. next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Cora 28. Mrs. Helen Edwards has received news from her son, John Edwards that he had sailed from Seattle to Skagway, Alaska.

The 500 club met Thursday night at the residence of Mrs. Walter Day Prizes were won by Mrs. Howard Craver, Mrs. Omer Ulrich and-Mrs John Nickles. The next meeting win be at the home of Mrs.

H. Henderson. BANK LOANS For Personal Advancement In business, as in professional fields, is an increasing demand for specialized training, and where such training must be financed out of income, a bank loan may serve a most useful purpose. Are there courses you would like to take this summer if you could find the ready The First National will be glad to consider your needs in an effort to find a mutually acceptable means of furthering your plans. LBW MEMBER FEDEXAI, RESERVE tTITEM FEDERAL DCPOI1T INtURANCC.CORPORATION held its first summer marching practice or evening.

Ben is -confined to his home by illness. Mrs. Curl Friediine and daughter, Jane, of Massilioii, visited Mrs. J. I.

Singer, Wednesday afternoon. The Jackson P. T. A. held its last meeting of.

the eve- i nliig-. Mrs. J. D. KeMe had charge of the program, A group discussion was held, a dance pageant wa.s given by a group of -children.

Miss Mary Bckenrode, yisited Miss Laura Uplinger. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Davis, of Navarre visited Billam) Alice Dnvis. Mrs.

Walter Long visited her aunt, Mrs. Tragesser who is confined to tht city Hal Hollinger and Dick Long were guests or Bob Hetzel, of WiUowdale JfttCC. Mrs. A French was a gviest of Mrs. H.

J. Hollmger. Maiy Eckenrode and Nonna Long attemiect a party given by tlie young Romano Tarmen, who has been in at-her improving. Mr. and'Mrs.

j. i. Singer visited Mr. and Mrs. Murray Collie Wednesday evening.

Try an Classified Alt Men's Dress SHIRTS New patterns in fine count cloth stripes checks. Green, blue and jpopular colors. Stark's First Floor Reg. $1.49 and $1.98 UMBRELLAS 16 rib printed oil silkj imported Gloria cloth and Bradford cotton fabrics. Wood shank, amber tips.

Stark's First Floor Reg. 70c BOYS' PAJAMAS $1.49 "Peerless MATTRESS COVERS Unbleached muslin with taped seams and rubber button, twin and full bed sizes. Static's Third Floor Women's Summer SHEER DRESSES shipment in time for day. Flock dot 3 voiles I Batiste! I Printed Sheers! Neatly trimmed Ijwith lace, organdy. Second Floor For $1.00 piece sty la in prints.) plain All fast Sizes 8 to 18.

lark's First Floor Special Boys' WASH SLACKS TOTS' POLO SHIRTS 2 FOR Sl.OO New shipment in plain colors. stripes. New neck lines. Sizes 1 to 8 Stark's Second Floor Women's and Misses 1 FOUNDATIONS Two way stretch girdles in half and brassiere top styles. Also bro- "cade foundations with or without inner belts.

Second Floor Sanforized shrunk nubs, stripes and fancy weaves, light and dark shades. All sizes. Stark's First Floor $1,49 Easel Curtain Stretchers Stationary pins set one i Made of good lumber. Sets firm while use. Stark's Third Floor Women's "BLUE MOON" SILK HOSE 55c Fine ringless full fashioned chiffon and 1 perfect leading shades.

Stark's Finst Floor Men's Sanforized COVERT PANTS Don't confuse these coverts with reg. $1.00 they're made special for us by a Jeading Stark's Basement EXTRA SPECIAL WOMEN'S DRESSES To $3.95 Values WOMEN'S DRESSES Keg. $1 80-square fast color printed percaless, smart new styles for summer. Sizes 14 to 46. Stark's Basement A special purchase of en's dresses in and fancy in crepes, and washable ray- ons.

Sizes for Stark's Second Floor $1.39 Girls' DRESSES $1.00 New summer dresses of organdy, dimity, shantung and prints. Tailored nnd d-ressy styles. Slues 3 to 16. Slm-k's Second Floor Reg. $1.29 Zipper UNIFORMS $1.00 of kTT.lO poplin and colored broadcloth in ijrcen, blue and white with J2Q-lnch zipper fronts.

Sizes 14 -M. Second Floor $1.48 Jacquard BEDSPREADS 80x106 full bed slxe woven quard spreads new colors and patterns. Stark's Third Floor $1.49 "Lady Pepperell" BED SHEETS Reg. 50c WORK SHIRTS 55c 2 KOI- si.on "Big Ynnk" blue chtimbrny or grey covert cloth work shirts, with all the 'Big Ynnfc' features. Slnrk's First Floor EXTRA SPECIAL! WOMEN'S SAMPLE Straws and Felts hats to.

flatter every face to top every custume smartly Big Brims 1 Narrow Brims! New Bailors! Bonnets! Berets! Cartwheels! All colors suitable for summer including, white and natural straws. All headslzes. Siark's Second Floor 81x00 inch situ. 38x72 count snow white bed Special for Day '-Tfrsday. Stark's Third Floor Values To $10.98 GIRL'S COATS $5-00 Many smart styles in solid colors and tweed effects.

Not al! sizes. Second Floor PEDAL CARS Streamline "Sky Tot" peddle cars with rubber. tires, disc wheels and rear step plntes, only $1.00. Stnrk's Basement Girls' New SPORTSWEAR SLIPS 50c 1 stripes, checks and patterns in white and tearose, lace and tailored trim med. Stark's Basement WOMEN'S PANTIES 39c.value; regular and extra sizes regular and short pantie styles.

Tea- rose. Basement To Men's' Dress SHIRTS 5Oc Non-wilt collars, fast color prints and white Sizes 14 to 17. Stark, Basement BROADCLOTH SLIPS Also-taffeta slips, lace trimmed or tailored styles. Sizess 34 to 44. Stark's Basement DOLLAR DAY SPECIALS IN OUR FABRICS DEPARTMENT $1.00 BE MB ERG SHEERS, YD.

Brand nmr itytad Gotgeou, color ns p.tt.rn, suit tact, including Polk. Dow. for ayl and vile frocks. -YDS. 72-INCHRAYON NET, YD.

"ROMAIHE" DRESS CREPE, YD. "TELLAJUR" TRIPLE SHEER, YD. NOVELTY CHECKS AND STRIPES. 1 YDS. SUPER LAMBSKIN PRINTED CREPES.

IV, YDS. PRINTED BEMBERG SHEERS. 1V, YDS. 39 IN.1ENGAUNE IN BLACK HOB NOB SPUN RAYON PRINTS. RAYON TAFFETA.

2'A YDS. PRINTED NOH SLIP ES, YDS. SPUN RAYON PRINTS, YDS. Third Floor Farmerettes, Slacks, Shorts, Suhsuits and in Hopsacking, California Desert cloth. Seersucker and brondcloth.

Second Floor BOYS'WASH SUITS 2 for $1.00 Regulnr 59c broadcloth nnd shari- tung wash, suits in plain colors and color combinations. Sizes 6 to 9. Slark's First Floor Women's Pajamas or GOWNS Printed batiste, cotton crepe or handmnde gowns and fine quality broad cloth pn- Jamas in smart Regular and extra sizes. Second Floor $1 Women's Sweaters 50c AJ! wool, spring sweaters in white and pastel, shades. Round and crew neck styles.

Short sleeves to 40V Stark's Second Floor Be Early For Best Selections Women's Crepe and BATISTE PAJAMAS 50c Pastels and plain white, crepes and printed batiste; tuck-in or over blouse style. Start's Basement Children's Pajamas One-piece style crepe pajamas In pastel colors with contrasting trim Sizes 4 to 12. Stark's Basement De erVeS Shouted From the Housetops Sensational! NOTE; TbtM an last year's ityUs. Every pair brand new Specially pareJiasatf ftr tfcii event! On Sale For The First Time Bamboo Porch AWNINGS A Chance To Sare On Hijh Grade Shoes Furnished For This Event Women $2 $3 Grade On Sale At PAIRS JUST UNPACKED EACH A BEAUTY SCORES OF STYLES quality Mldom anywhere near this first palr brand new summer styles. On sale for the first tone at.

a dollar tomorrow. Buy 2 and 2 SAVE! First- Floor 5 Ft. Size Choice of green or natural, complete with rope to install. Stark's Third Floor Underwear Special 4 FOR S1.00 35c boys' and girls' "Nazareth" drop-seat 'unions, sizes 2 to 12. First Floor Regular $1.59 Carpet SWEEPERS l.OO AH metal cabinet and genuine bristle brushes.

Specially priced Stark's Third Floor STEVEN'S TOWELING 17c 91.66 25c quality 18-inch bleached or xmbleached alllinen toweling Special: 6 yds; tt.OO. Third Floor.

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Pages Available:
216,307
Years Available:
1930-1976