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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1941
Page
7
Dispatches report six Japanese air raids on Honolulu within nine hours after Knox arrival, with unconfirmed claims of the Arizona sinking. Tokyo says Kowloon city claimed captured, while Wake and Midway reportedly still under American control. Guam’s seizure claim appears unverified.
A Singapore communique said Dutch submarines sank four Japanese troopships off Patani in southern Thailand near the Malayan frontier. The US reported repulsed landings on Luzon west coast. Far Eastern forces prepared for a possible assault from Zambales above Manila. Guam’s status remained uncertain as US Navy denied Japanese capture there.
Tokyo reports three U S battleships sunk in the initial aerial onslaught on Hawaii adding the U S S Arizona to Oklahoma and West Virginia as confirmed. Japanese claims note heavy losses for Britain and United States fleets in the Pacific with about 140000 tons of warships sunk or damaged.
United Press reports Hawaii has had a fourth quiet night since Japanese air raids. No sabotage reports, blackout adjustments continue, and preparations for returning evacuees begin. Navy officials confer with officers as Hawaii prepares to freeze medical supplies to deter hoarding. Longshoremen leader Bridges orders ships and cargoes moved and safeguarded, urging Japanese-origin workers to avoid actions that could threaten national security.
Ford’s 82,896 workers at River Rouge are cited as a benchmark while General Motors chief Charles E. Wilson estimates 90,000 of 300,000 U S employees may be laid off. Cadillac and Fleetwood plants in Detroit, Oldsmobile and Fisher body plants in Lansing, and Cleveland Fisher plants have closed or will shut. The Norwood Ohio Fisher plant will close next Thursday and reopen Jan 5 after GM trims bright work unless warned otherwise.
The state pardon and parole commission granted paroles to three Stark county inmates from Mansfield reformatory. Charles Dipple, charged with breaking and entering, will be released April 1. Jesse J. Webb, larceny, will be freed February 1. John Bowers, breaking and entering, also April 1. A Columbiana county inmate, Lawrence Estill, charged with burglary, will be released February 1.
International News Service reports on Domei and Chungking radio false claim that New York City was bombed. The piece labels the broadcasts as propaganda to panic the home front. It notes Reuters and Chungking are allied outlets and mocks Tokyo for spreading fear.
Veterans auxiliary and allied units convened to organize civilian defense tasks. Ed Loughran chaired the meeting with Post 44 American Legion and VFW leaders among attendees. The committee will survey volunteers, assign subcommittees, and set up headquarters at Bender's Tavern under Felix Hinkle and Jesse Sherrick. Police report include a pedestrian accident and two driving violations with local arrests.
Police reported a car driven by Whitmore struck a Cherry road power pole. Whitmore suffered rib fractures and internal injuries while Melvin Herring received emergency treatment for a chest injury. Whitmore’s death marked Massillon’s seventh fatality of the year. his body remained at Arnold parlors awaiting funeral arrangements. Separately, a four-vehicle skid near Canton on Route 30 left Charles Froelich with a leg injury after his truck overturned on slick pavement. Walter Gerlach and John Allen’s vehicles then collided with the overturned truck.
John Brakebill 20 of 921 14th Street NE was taken to Mercy Hospital for possible back and internal injuries after his car skidded on slippery pavement half a mile east of Canton on Route 62. Deputies said the vehicle struck a guard rail and ran over an embankment at about 5 am.
The Russians hold the advantage on all fronts with counterattacks possible on the Leningrad front after repelling southern and central German assaults. They claim retaking Klin, Solnegnogorsk, Istra, and Stalinogorsk near Moscow, and declare the Moscow encirclement plan a failure. They dismiss German winter complaints as a sign of poor equipment and readiness.
Allen Gardner, 30, of 1009 8th street NE, suffered facial abrasions and a contusion to the left hip after being struck by a car at 7th street and Mahoning road NE at 7 30 a.m. Patrolmen Andrew Roman and Howard Van Orman filed the report. Gardner received treatment at Mercy hospital. Chester L. Houze of New Cum
Leonard Muehlheim, 29, of RD 4 Massillon, was listed in serious condition at City hospital after his delivery truck was struck by an eastbound Pennsylvania Railroad freight train at the Dublin School Road crossing northwest of Massillon. He suffered a fractured skull and possible fractured hip, witnesses said. He was driving south when the crash occurred Friday at 3:50 p m.
British troops in Libya push westward as mobile columns rush across the desert to trap Rommel forces south of Tobruk. Encircling movements target Ain El Gazala, with New Zealanders closing on encircled enemy positions southeast of Gazala near the coast south of Benghazi.
The district selective service board of appeals sustained classifications in 23 of 28 Stark county cases this week. Four were changed, one returned for more information, and one reversal placed a registrant in 1-A on government appeal. Most refusals involved 3-A deferments or 2-A/2-B occupational deferments. several 4-A reclassifications were issued as boards instructed to abolish 4-A and reclassify.
In Holmes county a scrap iron drive for national defense runs from December 13 to January 5. Millersburg reports school children will gather metal and be compensated for use in school and class activities. Collected metal will be sent to a central point.
Lisbon December 13 Colum biana county towns cities and villages received 7 873 99 in the regular distribution of sales tax revenue by County Auditor Ross Tisher The county 40 percent share totaled 3 149 60 while corporations received a total of 3 936 99.
The Repository urges Americans to support the war effort by purchasing defense bonds and stamps. Bonds start at 18.75 dollars and stamps as low as 10 cents, available at banks post offices and many retail outlets. Buy regularly to fund the Axis defeat.
The Day In Canton lists cases from Common Pleas Court including Anthony Sebastino vs Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co for 7650 dollars personal injuries, Milton Kugelman vs John A. O Connor for 1400 dollars note, dissolution suit Paul DeVille vs A Carol Sanford Housing, Inc., foreclosure action by I T E Circuit Breaker Co. vs Minerva Electric, and other smaller claims plus habeas corpus action Louis George v A G Hyde. Local items note a theft report from Boccuti Dry Cleaning and several births announced with Mercy hospital dates and addresses. Ads urge buying defense stamps and Christmas shopping at Mullaly’s Gift Shop.
A compact classified ad note shows City Radio at 2015th NW promoting Radios All Makes in an old 1942 styled listing. The item underscores a vintage radio sale or promotion from a historical newspaper snippet. The brief entry reads like a retail notice for radio models available through City Radio.
Gertrude Stone Narro of Massillon sues Anthony Narro of Massillon for gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Earline Walter of 509 8th Street NE sues Hilliard E. Walter of 808 4th Street SW for gross neglect. John F. Roberts of Minerva sues Ida M. Roberts of Minerva for extreme cruelty.
Used car ad noting bargains at J and J Motors Inc located at the corner of 12th and Cherry NE. Emphasizes value and selection in a local auto dealer listing.
Fire department responded to a false alarm at 2 5 a m near 4th street and Belden avenue SE today. No injuries or damage reported. Authorities warn residents to ensure alarms are functioning and clear.
Glick's at 1320 W. Tusc offers cash savings on furniture. Open eyes shoppers see bold discounts on living room setups and bedroom ensembles with likely wide inventory and approachable prices.
The notice lists several marriage license applications including Paul Kendle aged 29 of 202 Lincoln Ave NW and Doris McConacey aged 19 of 1633 Gibbs Ave NE. Samuel R. Shepard aged 32 of Akron and Mary Frances Martin aged 29 of 1642 Garfield Ave SW. George Flagan aged 27 of 1528 Shriver Ave NE and Elizabeth Singer aged 25 of 1924 Woodland Ave NW. Warren H. Bowman aged 26 of RD 1 Magnolia and Dorothy Hookway aged 19 of RD 5 Canton. Ellis Barrer aged 49 of RD 1 Malvern and Ardelia Lewis aged 56 of Waynesburg. James Hyslop aged 24 of Warren and Edna Lucille Miller aged 25 of Greentown.
Local news depot offers Xmas card box assortments priced from 10 cents to 2.50 dollars. Availability noted at the store on 2nd NW.
John Weduzeski, 62, with no permanent address, was arrested Friday by detectives at the courthouse on vagrancy and failing to register as an alien. He is to be turned over to immigration authorities.
Ewing Chevrolet at 929 Cleveland N offers trade in any color and model of 1939 to 1941 Chevrolets for new 1942 Chevrolets. Buy or trade today.
Charles Hollis and Nedra Beck er Ray W Parker and Dorothy Leatherberry John J Lanigan and Harriet Susan Weber William A Brandt and Ethel Cordray James Haddad and Helen Albert received marriage licenses in a local clerk’s office in a brief notice outlining couples newly authorized to wed.
Dine DeWees announces its appliance department will be open every evening from 7 to 9 p m through Christmas. Located at 511 12th NE the store invites customers to browse holiday specials and seek assistance after hours.
The Exchange Club viewed a motion picture on bottles plate glass safety glass and other glass products at its weekly meeting in the Courtland hotel Friday noon. Dr. E B Pierce served as program chairman.
Mr and Mrs Walter Lynch of Oakland California announce a son Patrick Joseph born December 12. Mrs Lynch is the former Marie Naegellen daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Naegellen of 717 Oby NW. Mr and Mrs William Beadwell of 426 Cherry NE report a son born December 9 Mercy. Mr and Mrs Raymond Jones of Minerva report a son born December 9 Mercy. Mr and Mrs Willard Lappin of 1645 Spangler Rd NE report a daughter born December 9 Mercy.
Pvt. Dwight W. Herrold of the 18th Infantry Headquarters company is spending a ten day furlough with his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Ellis at 2020 Franklin NW.
Michael P. Grady foreman at the Pennsylvania railroad shops speaks at the Tent of Bituminous Miner's Institute annual dinner in Ebensburg Pa His topic is Our Responsibilities in Industries.
Cemetery bouquets priced at 75 cents offered by Gil More Flower Shop at 134 North Cleveland Avenue, with a small display in the Advy. ad section.
Golden lodge SWOC at 1234 Harrison lists Sunday 10 am meetings for department 69 and 136 and 10 inch mill, Wednesday 7 30 pm regular meeting, and Saturday 8 pm party, with all members invited.
Advertisement offering 2000 balsam trees for sale at Drive In Market in NE. location at 7th Mahoning. Sale details not fully provided in the fragment.
Ross Quickle, 34, of Loudonville, suffered a severe forehead laceration Friday at 2 p.m. during an altercation at the residence of Sadie Cook at 617 Rex Ave SE, police reported. He was transported for treatment.
Shoppers donated $50 each during the first hour as a Red Cross booth opened on public square to support the wartime fund. Canton chapter will staff the booth from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, with additional donation points at banks, a building and loan, East Ohio Gas, and Ohio Power offices.
From The Repository Bureau Massillon, Dec. 13 There will be no Santa Claus at this city's Christmas party in city hall park Dec. 22 23 and 24, it was decided at a meeting of the committee in charge Friday night. Because of the Red Cross drive, the committee felt it best not to make its drive for money to finance the proposed gifts that Santa was to pass out. A musical program will be substituted.
United Press reports Congress began debating a sweeping draft bill while the army appealed for air corps volunteers. The plan would require all men 18 to 64 to register for military or non combatant service with pilots and ground crews slated for rapid expansion as wartime demands grow. Hershey urged broad registration and Senate committee convened behind closed doors to consider the measure.
Matinee and evening crowds totaling about 1,400 watched Louisville High school's junior class perform June Mad in the auditorium. Juanita Kandel as Penny Wood and Kenneth Voltz as Chuck Harris led the cast in a three act farce with strong support from Delbert Royer and others. Dorothy Neff directed.
A repository want ad advertised six pianos for sale and drew seven calls from buyers. An upright piano in excellent condition sold for 700 dollars offered by Greenfield 8S or Dial 3-9409.
Several readers seek to place a low cost Want Ad to reach prospective buyers. Dial 5101 to ask for an Want Ad-Taker and have an inexpensive ad inserted now for tomorrow's issue.
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