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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1941

Page

11

The Phone Booth Murder Chapter 14 Driving Chase

Asey follows Mrs. Clutterfield as she drives away from danger then blocks his path. Alfred Moriarty arrives with cash and a tangled tale claiming others worry about “your boys” while the driver cannot legally operate a vehicle. Asey questions the scene and learns of a covert plan to distract authorities with a dummy crime.

Asey Mrs. Clutterfield Hanson Inspector Alfred Moriarty Boston Pat Sey Betsey Porter Lady Boop Quisset Whale Inn

Pattern 4860 dress for girls with a slide back fastener

The Anne Adams Pattern 4860 offers a practical vivacious dress for girls in sizes 6 through 14. Features include a dirndl skirt, gathered bodice, optional rounded collar, and back slide fastening. Patterns and book priced modestly with delivery details.

Anne Adams Canton Repository Pattern Department West 17Th St New York N. Wy

Horoscope Sunday December 14 and church events

The Sunday horoscope urges advancement and high goals with a focus on intellect and restraint from extravagance. Birthday guidance highlights support from elders for promotion and honors, and a favorable year for personal and professional progress. Dr Mohn will address First Reformed Service amid church activities including a Christmas play and youth events.

Huge Golden Eagle Captured Near Truckee

Sacramento report describes two Los Angeles men Virgil Brockman and Donald Mitchell capturing a huge Golden Eagle bare handed along a highway near Truckee. The eagle swooped from a ledge, narrowly missed the riders, and appeared stunned after striking brush.

Sacramento Calif California Los Angeles Truckee Virgil Brockman Donald Mitchell

Church Notes Highlight Plain Center and First United Lines

Rev. G B Wetherbee speaks at First United Brethren on Jesus Among the Prophets and The Church in a World at War. Marilyn Oyler and Eleanor Okey sing There’s a Song in the Air with Grace Senff. Christian Endeavor leaders listed. First United Presbyterian features The Ageless Book with Rev Walter R Young. Y P C U meeting at 6 30 p m. Emma Spencer Bible class host, gift exchange planned. Christmas community broadcast to begin Wednesday at 5 p m lasting 20 minutes. Florence and Anna Tomaseck Missionary Society to meet Friday with Mrs Ralph George hosting.

Plain Center First United Brethren G. B. Wetherbee First United Brethren Church Marilyn Oyler Eleanor Okey Plain Center School Oley Speaks Grace Senff Christian Endeavor Loren Andrews High Paul Harding Jacob Smith First United Presbyterian Walter R. Young First United Presbyterian Church Robert A. Wilson Emma Spencer Florence and Anna Tomaseck Missionary Society Ralph George Nick Stang

Light Of The Bible Topic At Calvary Presbyterian

Rev John B Barker will speak on The Light of the Bible at Universal Bible Sunday services at Calvary Presbyterian church Roberta Johnston leads the Pioneers meeting at 2 pm Sunday with junior choir at 3 pm and a Fireside Discussion with Christmas carol singing at 8 15 pm in the manse Friendly class Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the church Mrs M A Cossaboom reviews The Keys of the Kingdom Hostesses listed for event include Mrs J W Butler and others Women of the church sew for Red Cross each Wednesday with lunch Soup and baked goods sale planned for Wednesday noon

Barker John B. Barker Calvary Presbyterian Church Roberta Johnston Pioneers M. A. Cossaboom J. W. Butler R. G. Byerly E. M. Dolan R. D. la France H. F. Leeper J. R. Matzinger P. G. Weber W. M. Weida Red Cross

Akron Minister To Lead Middlebranch Services

Rev. Edge H. Reid of Akron and OhioMessianic Testimony will speak at both morning and evening services Sunday at First Brethren church in Middlebranch.

Akron Middlebranch Edge H. Reid Ohio First Brethren Church

Universal Bible Sunday at Simpson M E Church

Simpson Methodist observes Universal Bible Sunday with Rev. Norman H. Flickinger delivering two sermons on His Word. Morning service at 10 15 features His Word For a Bewildered World with planned music by Miss Ethel Davidson and solos by Mrs. S F Tharp. Evening sermon at 7 30 titled Clean Through the Word followed by music by Morse Dubois and related selections. Boy Scouts meet Tuesday at 7 30, midweek prayer Wednesday at 7 30, children's choir Thursday 4 pm, junior choir 7 pm, senior choir 8 pm. Mrs J L Floyds class ends note.

Simpson M. E Simpson Methodist Church Norman H. Flickinger Ethel Davidson Mansfield St. Clair Holloway S. F. Tharp Morse Bethlehem Dubois J. L. Floyd

Christmas and party notices from First Christian church

The Gleaners class led by Mrs S F Bowman will host a party at the church Monday night. Mrs Hines Missionary division holds an all day meeting Tuesday in the church. Mrs Earl Henrys class hosts a Christmas party Tuesday night with a covered dish dinner. Mrs Henry Neibecks Class also has a Tuesday night party at the church. Bible school Intermediate department teachers plan a Christmas party Wednesday night at the church. Mrs Dwight Yoders class hosts a Christmas party Tuesday night at 1319 St Elmo Ave NE. Mrs Elva Speidel hosts a party Friday night at 1504 Clark Ave SW for Mrs E H Updegraffs class. The Cub Pack meets Friday night at the church.

Gleaners First Christian Church S. F. Bowman Hine Earl Henry Henry Neibeck the Bible School Dwight Yoder St. Elmo Ave Elva Speidel Clark Ave E. H. Updegraff

Trinity Lutheran Church Visitation and Christmas Events Planned

Trinity Lutheran plans a Sunday visitation with message and music ahead of Christmas. The annual all member visitation is led by chairman C. C. Steiner. Various clubs host meetings and Christmas activities including a candy drive for Oesterlen Orphans Home and a Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Isaac Harter Bible class.

Christmas Services At Trinity Reformed Church

Pre Christmas services Sunday at 10 30 a m with Rev H N Kerst sermon Christmas Kindness. Quartet and chorus to perform. Youth Fellowship devotions at 6 30 p m. Mrs H N Kerst to narrate Christmas story in various arts. Children’s choir rehearsal at 10 30 a m in kindergarten room. Alice Mast Missionary Society to present program at 3 p m in Aultman Home for Aged Women. Semper Fidelis Girls guild Christmas meeting Monday 7 30 p m at Miss Hester Jane Johnston 817 12th st NE. Business Women Missionary Society luncheon and program Tuesday 6 p m in church. Circle F Christmas dinner and gift exchange Wednesday 12 30 p m at YWCA. Circle D all day meeting Thursday at Mrs Lester Starkey 1350 Yale ave NW.

Trinity Reformed Church H. N. Kerst Alice Mast Missionary Society Aultman Semper Fidelis Girls Guild Hester Jane Johnston 12Th St Business Women’s Missionary Society Circle F

The White Rose Beguiles Santa in a Dark Forest Tale

Princess Hildur endures a nightmare visit from a witch who curses a living oak and a rose bush, leaving a path of dead crops across the realm. Carl, captain of the guard, volunteers to pursue the witch as Santa in Toyland detects a magic vine signaling his ally’s action and prepares to ride.

Hildur Harald Carl Santa

Luzon Island Target In Japanese Philippines Assaults

Special to The Repository notes Luzon, the northern and largest Philippine island, as Japan’s first concentrated attack objective. Luzon hosts Manila defenses, American bases at Cavite Corregidor Nichols Field and Olongapo, and key ports like Vigan. The island sustains rice tobacco abaca and minerals with a cultivated, strategic coastline.

Washington Luzon Philippines Philippine Islands National Geographic Society Virginia Manila Taiwan Japan Paracel Islands Cavite Corregidor Nichols Field Olongapo Sierra Madre Mountains Lingayen Gulf Manila Bay

Woman Found Guilty of Insurance Fraud

Mrs Lenore McKenzie aged 38 was found guilty on two counts for taking out life insurance on two women without their knowledge. The judge deferred sentencing pending a motion for a new trial. Each count carries a maximum 15 year term. The insured were Mrs Mabel Dashbach 59 and Mrs Catherine Gallagher 36 who testified they did not apply.

International News Service Cleveland Lenore McKenzie Common Pleas Joy Seth Hurd Marysville Reformatory McKenzie Mabel Dashbach Catherine Gallagher

Sayre urges rapid U S aid for Philippines in radio broadcast

Francis B. Sayre United States high commissioner pleaded for swift U S assistance to the Philippines in a Manila radio address. He urged action without delays from domestic disputes red tape or other holdups and praised Filipinos fighting with Americans against Japanese forces near Manila and Cavite. He noted the loyalty of Filipinos and the joint effort of American forces on the firing line.

Associated Press Manila Philippines Francis B. Sayre United States Mr. Sayre America Manuel Quezon Cavite Bay Sayre Woodrow Wilson

Hearings Held for Sixteen Drivers in Traffic Court

Judge James A. Bowman cleared sixteen traffic cases Friday. Edward Padigitt was fined 50 dollars, jailed five days, and had driving rights suspended six months for DUI. Several others faced fines from 5 to 25 dollars on various offenses, with some charges dismissed for lack of evidence.

James A. Bowman Edward Padigitt Shepler Church Rd Charles M. Zobal 6Th St Charles E. Renner Deberger Arliss Allen Columbus Theodore R. Wei Georgetoward Veronica L. Smith East Canton Harry L. Meyers 38Th St Emmett R. Meek Jr East Sparta Victor J. Horning W. Bachtelst North Canton Chester E. Beans Natale Dechiara

Canal Fulton Pupils Plan Yule Programs

Canal Fulton pupils stage Christmas programs Thursday in the high school auditorium. The first four grades perform the operetta Fairy Conspiracy under Miss Workinger, Miss Vinnie, and Miss DeWitt. High school glee club and orchestra provide musical selections under E. W. Puffenberger. The Christmas Bazaar operetta is staged by fifth through eighth graders under Mrs Keller and Miss Snedeker.

Canal Fulton Piachomten Lois Workinger Vinnie DeWitt Glee Club E. W. Puffenberger Nell Keller Ruth Snedeker

Louisville Townsend Club Elect Officers Meeting

The Louisville Townsend club will hold a meeting Monday at 8 p.m. to elect officers for the upcoming term. Members are urged to attend and participate in the vote and organizational planning.

Louisville Townsend Club

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Phoebe Atwood Taylor Pattern Mohn First Reformed Harold E. Mohn Methodist Churches First Reformed Church R. W. Blemker Grace Reformed Church Toledo Stewart Pauline Regula Brotherhood Hi Society Aileen Karlen Jesus Teat, Meedlecraft Service, Inc Bride of Yesteryear Needlecraft Dept Eighth Ave N. Y Arthur New 43Rd St First Christian Trinity Lutheran C. C. Steiner Margaret Arbaugh Oesterlen Dorothy Steiner Dramatic Club Isaac Harter Elmer Gibbs B. F. Ziegler Ladies Aid Society Albert Bahmiller Lincoln Anne Seesholtz Missionary Society MacDowell Club Fred Fetzer Sota Muse Gilbert Soler James Toohey James Delap Trinity Reformed the White Rose Witca Vigan China Sea Abra Tlocos Sur U.S
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