YESTERYEARS APRIL 2007

140 Years Ago 1867

Alaska is sold to the United States by Russia for 7.2 million dollars.

Toronto becomes the capital of Ontario.

William McKinley makes his first political speech on lawn of Bitzer Hotel on New Berlin’s square.

The New Berlin brick school is built.

101 Years Ago 1906

The New Berlin Banking Company is incorporated.

New Berlin’s volunteer fire department is organized.

The Pure Food and Drug Act is passed.

Frederick Hopkins discovers that vitamins are essential to life.

79 Years Ago 1928

The North Canton Library is founded. The library is initially housed on the second floor of the Community Building.

North Canton Cleaners is established.

Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly across the Atlantic.

Herbert Hoover is elected United States President.

51 Years Ago 1956

Movie star Grace Kelly marries Prince Ranier III of Monaco.

Dwight D. Eisenhower is re-elected President for a second term.

The Faith United Methodist congregation is founded in North Canton.

North Canton’s B.P.O.E. Lodge #2029 is organized.

Kathy Fernandez, Director
North Canton Heritage Society
330-494-4791
www.northcantonheritage.org