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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1941

Page

8

Market Prices Mixed In Moderate Recovery

Stocks edged higher at opening but profits were slim as tax selling dominated two hour volume of about 450000 shares. Widespread tension in the Far East kept buyers cautious while Steels and several leading issues held ground. World petroleum output rose in October to 196.9 million barrels as Christmas spending forecasts drew attention.

Associated Press New York Wall Street Japan Washington Indo- China Defense Willys-Overland U. S. Steel J. I. Case International Harvester Westinghouse Union Carbide Allied Chemical Douglas Aircraft Chrysler Kennecott U. S. Rubber American Bethlehem Steel Santa Fe Great Northern Anaconda Goodrich du Pont Sears Roebuck Federal Reserve Board

Produce and Price Drops in Local Markets Today

Local dealers report a drop of one and a half cents on large government graded eggs and one cent on standards. Prices for lemons, bologna, seedless grapefruit, celery, and various produce are listed with numerous per unit and per measure quotes from Canton Pure Milk Co., Steiner-Hitz, and Dumont Seed Co.

Graber Milling Canton Pure Milk Co Tub Creamery Paul Overholt Pure Milk Co Canton Poultry Steiner-Hitz California Florida Dumont Seed Co Kansas Michigan Ohio

Wool Quotations in Boston Wool Market

UPI reports inquiries for fine domestic wools in Boston with sales mainly at 1.10 to 1.12 for graded fine territory wools. Fine combing Ohio delaine brings about 1.12 to 1.15 on a secured basis. Ohio 3 8 and 1 4 blood combing wools sell in limited quantities at 50 5k in the grease.

United Press Boston U. S. Agriculture Department Ohio

Probate Court Employees Receive Back Pay in Lisbon

Seven employees of the probate court in Lisbon received overdue pay after county commissioners moved 280 into the annual appropriation fund. The transfer allowed the November 29 payroll of 477.50 to be met, leaving about 42 to cover the December 15 payday.

Lisbon

Prices by International News Service feature Cleveland market

Butter and eggs prices steady with extras and standards listed for 100 case lots. Live poultry and ducks show varied values by type as markets hold steady. Homegrown Ohio produce quotes cover apples to potatoes with multiple regional price points and bag sizes.

International News Service Cleveland

Poultry and dairy prices steady in Pittsburgh market

In Pittsburgh on December 6, poultry prices held steady across varieties with heavy hens 20 to 22 cents, leghorns 14 to 16 cents, leghorn rocks 15 to 17 cents, rock springers 20 to 22 cents, geese 16 to 18 cents, and turkeys 24 to 28 cents. Butter and eggs also steady with 92 score butter at 35 1 2 cents, 89 score 33 1 2 cents, 88 score 31 3 4 cents. nearby receipts 35 cents, white standards 37 cents, white extras 38 cents.

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Beane & Sow Ford Alaska Allied Stores Libby Loew's Inc Lone Star Assoc Dry Atchison 264 Natl Dairy F Atlantic Cst L Natl Distiller Atlantic Re Gypsum Aviata Corp Pwr Natl Steel Barnsdall A NY Central Bendix North America Nor Pacific Ie ” Steel Ohio Oi Boeing Air Otis Steel Borden Co Tlli Glass Iy Borg Warner Briges Mfg Packard Mot Paramount P Ches & Ohio Phelps Dodge Chrysler Phillips Pete Col G & KE Pub Serv N J Copperweld Steel Pure Oil Climax Moly Radio Corp Com Solvents Repub Steel Comwith & So Reynolds Met Consol Aircraft Reynolds Tob. B Phy Richfield Oil Consol Edison Schenley Consol Oil Sears-Roebuck Container Corp Sharon Steel Cont Ca Shell Union Cont Steel Simmons € C Crown Zellerbch Socony-Vac Eastman Rod Eaton Studebaker Gen Electric N Texas Corp Gen Foods Gen Motors Timken RB Union Arb Gimbel Bros Union Pac Goodrich United Aire Goodyear United Airlines Graham Paig Iy United Fruit Gt North Pfd Greyhound Rubber Hercules Mot WU Ss Steel Homestake Min Houston Sui Pfa Warner Bros Hudson Johns-Manville Youngs S & T Jones & Laugh Kennecott Zenith Radio Kresge Indus Kroger Gro Ruy Lee Rbr Dow U. S Ohio Burbanks Idaho Green Mountain Maine New York Pennsylvania Bakers International News Service Pittsburgh

Butter and eggs market report from Chicago ISN

International News Service dispatch from Chicago reports butter with 618 tubs steady to 1-4 higher in various grades, prices ranging from 92 to 35 1-2c. eggs at 8 154 cases steady with current receipts and grade prices around 33 1-4 to 33 1-2c. live poultry market noted as closed.

Chicago

Man Killed In Collision On State Route 126

Cincinnati dated report states Roscoe W. Rice 29 of Blue Ash died last night when his car collided head on with a truck on state route 126. Police investigation underway.

Cincinnati Roscoe W. Rice Blue Ash

Livestock Prices at Chicago as Markets Open

Hogs 8, 500 steady with top 10.20. bulk 9.90 to 10.15. heavies 9.80 to 10. Lights 9.80 to 10.20. packing sows 9.75. pigs 8.75 to 9.50. Cattle and calves steady. beef steers 11.75 to 13 for choice, 9 to 11.75 for medium. yearlings 9 to 13.25. Butcher cattle 8 to 12.75. cows 6.75 to 8.25. bulls 7.5 to 10.5. calves 6 to 12.75. stockers 8 to 12. Sheep 3,500 steady. lambs 11.50 to 11.90. common 10 to 11.50. yearlings 9 to 10. ewes 4 to 6. feeders 10 to 11.

International News Service Chicago

Cattle and Hog Prices Steady in Pittsburgh Market

Cattle numbering 25 sold with steady prices across grades. Dry fed steers brought 11.50 to 13, grass fed 7.50 to 8.50, cows 5.75 to 8, bulls 5.50 to 10, and heifers 6.75 to 10.50. Hogs with 200 head sold steady from 8.75 to 10.50 per hundredweight across weight ranges. Sheep absent. calves 11.00 to 14.50 for good to extra choice, other ranges 6 to 12.

United Press Pittsburgh

Dr Crile appointed to naval corps post

Cleveland physician Dr. George W. Crile of the Cleveland Clinic has been named honorary consultant in the naval medical corps. The appointment, issued by the naval bureau of medicine and surgery in Washington, follows his prior service in the Spanish American and World Wars and comes after his army medical corps reserve commission expired last month.

International News Service Cleveland George W. Crile Cleveland Clinic Army Medical Corps Reserve Naval Medical Corps Crile Naval Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Washington

College Misses Fund Goal at Wooster Campus

Wooster college students failed to reach their $1,700 Big Four budget target by December 6. The drive funds four campus activities and previously supported $1,200 for a Wooster graduate taught at Ew ing Christian college in India. No plans to cover the shortfall were announced.

Wooster Wooster College Ewing Christian College India

Recorder Richard O Wilson Reopens as Secretary

Lisbon reports that County Recorder Richard O Wilson was reelected secretary at the annual state convention of the recorder's association in Columbus, held on Wednesday and Thursday.

Recorders Lisbon Richard O. Wilson The Recorder’s Association Columbus

Shooting Suspect Hunted in Alliance Case

Police seek 37 year old Negro suspected of shooting Corene Hallaman 16 on Thursday night. Hallaman remains in fair condition at City hospital.

Alliance Corene Hallaman Miss Hallaman City Hospital

Monarch Rubber workers vote. Independent union wins NLRB election

The Monarch Rubber Co. Hartville plant ballot resulted in 112 votes for the Monarch Rubber Independent union and 95 for United Rubber Workers with three ballots disputed and one rejected. Eligibility totaled 225 employees. Harold Rothwell leads the independent union, Arnold Kelly heads URW local, and R. J. Himmelright is company president.

National Labor Board Monarch Rubber Co Hartville Monarch Rubber Independent Union United Rubber Workers CIO URW Peter D. Shill NLRB Harold Rothwell Arnold Kelly R. J. Himmelright

Grain quotations dip as beans lead pace in early trading

The Associated Press reports Chicago on December 6 saw soybean prices fall up to 3 cents amid profit taking and colder weather. The bean drop unsettled the grain market with December soy at 1.65 3 4 to 1.66, wheat steady to 0.5 cents lower at 1.17 1 2, and corn down about 0.25 to 0.75 1 4.

Associated Press Chicago

Toledo Grain Close Friday Report

Toledo reports grain quotations with Track two red wheat at 1.15 and 1/2 to 1.16 1/2, two yellow corn 75 to 76 cents, two white oats 53 to 54 1/2 cents, and two yellow soybeans 1.63 to 1.64 dollars.

United Press Toledo

Government ledger shows US fiscal figures through December 4

United Press report from Washington on government finances for the current year. Expenses totalled 9.341 billion dollars with defense at 6.638 billion. Receipts reached 3.099 billion, leaving a net deficit of 6.188 billion and a cash balance of 2.217 billion. Public debt stood at 55.191 billion and the gold reserve at 22.771 billion.

United Press Washington

Tularemia Claims Akron Woman in Rabbit Cleaning Incident

Akron police report Mrs. Alice McClelland, 57, died of tularemia contracted while cleaning rabbits on November 17. The case highlights risk from handling wild game and zoonotic diseases in urban areas.

Tuleramia Akron Alice McClelland

Senate Debates Speed Up Anti-Strike Legislation

The Senate opened its session amid a fight to advance anti strike measures before Christmas. Supporters push to replace the House approved Smith bill with quicker action, while opponents led by Sen Byrd urge immediate consideration. The Ball bill, broader in scope, is favored by some as a vehicle to pass legislative action.

Re International News Service Washington Senate Sen Connally Texas Senate Labor Committee Byrd Sen. Byrd Virginia Congress House Ball Sen. Ball Minnesota Sen. Connally Labor Committee Taft Ohio

U S Weighs Decision On Ohio Buc Manager

The civil service commission weighs whether to uphold its order removing Harry J. Patterson as Cincinnati office manager of the Ohio bureau of unemployment compensation. A Dec 15 effective date looms as Patterson's case raises Hatch Act concerns and Bricker accuses federalization aims. Ohio AG claims the order rests on a technical Hatch Act reading and seeks to add a former state employee letter re Bricker campaign buttons.

Associated Press Washington Civil Service Commission Harry J. Patterson Cincinnati Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Patterson Gov. Bricker Ohio Herbert

JURY AWARDS 5000 IN TRAFFIC FATALITY

A Massillon jury in Judge Frank Sweitzer's Common Pleas Court awarded Jennie S. Stoner as administratrix of Valentine Stoner's estate five thousand dollars in damages for his death. The suit named Howard Knobb of Massillon as the defendant, seeking thirty five thousand dollars. The Decedent, a farmer, died last December when a horse pulled sled was allegedly struck by the defendant's truck on Route 93.

Common Pleas Frank N. Sweitzer Jennie S. Stoner AD 1 Massillon Valentine Stoner Howard Knobb Stoner Route 93

Letters From Santa Claus Readers’ Wish Lists

A column of handwritten letters to Santa from children in North Canton and nearby areas. Kids request dolls, skates, dresses, a toy piano, a typewriter, books, a Victrola, a dollhouse, riding gear, bikes, trains, a wagon, toy guns, and household items, with affectionate notes and holiday greetings.

Santa Claus Shirley Jean Domer Bachtel St. North Canton Santa Sam Dorothy Ramey Cleveland

Fire Halts Mars Flying Boat Water Tests

Glenn L. Martin Co officials began a full examination to determine the damage and cause of a fire and accident on the 70 ton Mars, world's largest flying boat, as it started water tests. The ship ran out of control and beached in shallow water, a propeller blade tore through the side injuring a man, flames scorched the hull, and the 2,000 horsepower engine was wrecked. Officials said sabotage is unlikely.

Associated Press Baltimore Glenn L. Martin Co Ken Ebel Darkhead Creek

Preview show guides gift picks for women at Halle Bros

Halle Bros staged a Christmas gift preview for 400 men featuring 23 sales girls modeling dresses ensembles and accessories. Celia Marks narrated while Arlene Pieper Lorraine McElfresh and Jean Miller sang and Arlene Murphy accompanied. The event included intermission entertainment and a display of coats gowns and sleepwear with gift items highlighted by store manager E. B. Barney.

Halle Bros Robert Holibaugh Celia Marks Arlene Pieper Lorraine McElfresh Jean Miller Arlene Murphy Paul Kohler Cleveland E. B. Barney Mr. Holibaugh Miss Marks Santa Claus

Massillon Fire Runs Reported Friday Fires

Massillon firemen responded to two blazes on Friday. At 12 30 p m they put out a kitchen fire at 210 Tremont Avenue SE resident Miss Nellie Evans and at 8 55 p m they battled a fire in the rear of a service station at Wales Road and Williams Street.

Massillon Nellie Evans Tremont Ave Wales Rd Williams St

Ohio Bell Plans Massillon Plant Expansion Project

Massillon Ohio December 6 contract for a 20000 addition to the Ohio Bell Telephone Co building at 46 Factory street SE awarded to B and H Construction Co The 1600 square foot addition will link Massillon with a new long distance network to Findlay Delaware Wooster Galion Marion and connect to a 165 mile cable net work costing about 1513000 overall The repeater station equipment will cost about 114500 with two months construction Three other new buildings will house repeater equipment in Mansfield Big Island near Marion and East Union Navarre gains a new dial system with a 50000 project and a complete number change for Navarre subscribers The dial system growth prompted by increased long distance traffic and national defense requirements

Massillon Ohio Bell Telephone Co Factory St SE B. & H. Construction Co L. V. Beamer Findlay Delaware Wooster Galion Marion Beamer Mansfield Big Island East Union Navarre

Marlboro Student Wins Essay Award in Defense Contest

Marlboro High School student Miss Mary Frank won first place in an agricultural defense essay contest run by the Stark County AAA committee. Her essay titled Food for Defense advances to a statewide Ohio AAA competition. Curt Bedlion of Canal Fulton High School took second. Judges were Melvin Bixler Myrtle Rose and Rev ell Yarger.

Mary Frank Marlboro High School Stark County Aaa Revell Yarger AAA Food For Defense Curt Bedlion Canal Fulton High School Melvin Bixler Myrtle Rose Yarger Ohio Aaa Committee

Fair Rent Committee Named in Cleveland

Cleveland appoints a 14 member Fair Rent Committee led by Charles H Kellstadt to hear complaints on unjust rental increases and to enforce fire sanitation and building codes against recalcitrant landlords. Mayor Frank J Lausche announced the move in Cleveland on December 6.

Associated Press Cleveland Frank J. Lausche Charles H. Kellstadt Sears, Roebuck & Co

Quizzed in Car Theft Wave in Alliance

Police in Alliance detained five youths for investigation after a string of car thefts. Police Chief Harry L. Stark said the youths would be charged with stealing automobiles.

Alliance Harry L. Stark

Mt Union to Hear Dr Remenyi on Current Literature

Dr Joseph Remenyi of Western Reserve University, an authority on comparative literature, will address Mt Union College students Wednesday about current literature.

Teachers Hear Review of Role in Morale Aid

O. E. Hill of Columbus told about the educational system not supplying all morale needs and cited churches press radio motion pictures and civic groups as vital to public morale. He warned of world politics and regimentation and urged defense of the Bill of Rights. Rev. Schuyler Garth spoke on overcoming frustrations. The program opened with a Beach City band concert and devotionals.

O. E. Hill Columbus Stark County Teachers Institute Timken Vocational High School Mr. Hill Hitler Mussolini Hill Institute Schuyler Garth Youngstown Beach City David Stanton M. S. Harrison St. Paul’s Reformed Church of East Canton Greentown Wendell Fair Washington Lexington Township Estelle Cole T. C. Knapp

Firm to operate Carrollton pottery plant in Ohio Potteries Inc

Three Canton attorneys were granted incorporation papers for Ohio Potteries Inc. of Carrollton with 2000 shares no par stock. Incorporators Ian Bruce Hart Stewart O McHenry and Alice A Butler represent private interests. With capital about 100000 the firm will take over Carrollton plant of General Dry Batteries Co. of Cleveland and manufacture a general line of ceramic ware. Operations are expected to start in several weeks.

Canton Ohio Potteries, Inc Carrollton Ian Bruce Hart Stewart O. McHenry Alice A. Butler General Dry Batteries Co Cleveland Hart

Sunday Horoscope Forecast for December Seventh

Sunday’s horoscope notes unpredictable events affecting all life aspects. Plan changes may occur with odd situations turning into progress with elder or occult influence. A birthday child may show unusual talent and strong intuition guiding a progressive, happy life.

Dairy group to meet at Wayne County courthouse

G R Shier agricultural engineer from Ohio State University will discuss dairy barn planning at a Wayne County Dairy Herd Improvement Association meeting in Wooster courthouse Tuesday at 8 PM. The event aims to guide local dairy farmers in barn design and efficiency.

Wooster G. R. Shier Ohio State University Wayne County Dairy Herd Improvement Association

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