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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1941
Page
9
Stark County records show four fatalities in November across Canton Massillon and rural roads. The month ends with 11 months total at 89 deaths, 32 more than last year, while rural and suburban roads reach 57 deaths.
Alvin J. Hurford Jr., 24, former Canton resident and Royal Canadian Air Force sergeant, died in New York City after shooting himself in a hotel room following a request to pay a bill. He served in bomber ferry duties between Canada and England. His yacht voyage wrecked off the Florida coast and loss of possessions preceded his enlistment. His mother resides in Evanston, Illinois. Funeral or repatriation details pending.
Immediate opportunity to sell a mohair living room suite or a good Arvin radio. The Repository Want Ad once produced nine inquiries and sold the goods. Instructions include turning at Harrisburg Road and dialing 5101 for a tomorrow’s paper ad.
Lieut Col Harry E Gibbs of Woodclifford Avondale promoted to provost marshal of the fifth corps area at Fort Hayes Columbus. He will command all provost marshals guard houses and prisoners and work with civil police. Canton officers Capt George Schmucker and Capt Samuel L Davis also promoted.
United Press reports stricter controls on aliens entering or leaving the United States and possessions as a defense measure. Regulations under a presidential proclamation take effect requiring permits for crossing borders with certain exceptions. Aimed at aliens whose activities threaten national defense or hemispheric security, the rules cover fugitives and potential draft evaders. President Roosevelt issued the proclamation November 14 to authorize the new regulations.
In Pasadena police seek a lawn tool thief amid a report of gardening gear theft. Canton's Philomathian home for the blind at 716 Cleveland Ave SW was opened by Mayor Folk with flags from Daughters of America and a program featuring Rep Don Harter and Guy Allot. Girl Scouts guided 750 visitors, including 60 blind, through the house as Boy Scouts conducted the outdoor flag raising.
At least 13 men were seriously burned today in an explosion at the Phillips Petroleum Co refinery in Okmulgee Oklahoma. The blast injured workers as flames enveloped the plant din.
Buffert Ray Doney, 47, awaiting grand jury action on first degree murder in the Nov. 22 shooting of his daughter Mrs. Almeda Whitmer, 23, was returned to county jail from Mercy hospital after a suicide attempt. He lacerated his arm in his jail cell, refused to explain, and was then handcuffed to a hospital bed. Sheriff said Doney confessed to the shooting when his daughter refused to reveal his estranged wife’s location. He was arrested in Tuscarawas County hours after the body was found on Brickyard road.
Fire in the Loop theater basement in downtown Toledo was blamed on cocoa nut oil used for popcorn. Earl Walterscheid, head of the fire prevention bureau, said the blast forced about three hundred people to evacuate the building.
Urges prompt treatment of coughs chest colds and acute bronchitis to prevent chronic bronchitis. Promotes Creomulsion a non narcotic blend of beechwood creosote and proven cough medicines that soothes airway membranes. Promises refund if not satisfied with relief and rest.
The Navy Reserve authorizes enlistment for radiomen second class in class V-6. Canton sub-station chief signals officer C. S. Keenan cites 17 to 50 year old male citizens who are high school graduates with moral, physical fitness and radio experience or amateur licenses. Enlistees go to active duty and training, with potential advancement to chief radiomen. quota 5,000 with 1,000 planned in 60 days.
New York hockey chatter credits the Brooklyn Americans as strong now and forecasts further improvement when key players Wilf Field and Gus Marker return from injuries.
Plymouth Division of Chrysler Corporation outlines the auto industry role in national defense and civilian life. It highlights Plymouth as America's premier car, its 95 horsepower engine, low road design, and the plant’s dual mission of arming the nation while supplying civilian transportation.
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