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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1941

Page

3

Senators Talk of a E F When Army Is Ready

A group of senators in Washington declare the United States would deploy an expeditionary force across the Atlantic once sufficient training equipment and shipping are available. They note possible first moves to Africa or islands near Africa and emphasize bases in the Azores and Canaries as interim steps to win the war.

Associated Press Washington United States Atlantic Africa Azores Canary Islands Sen Norris Ind Nebraska Wheeler Montana Sen. Nye North Dakota Lee Oklahoma Pepper Florida Camaries Sen. Pepper Hitler Japan

Defense agencies face 40000 extra workers by July 1

The civil service commission plans to transfer over 40,000 employees to expanding war agencies by July 1. Agencies and cities affected include Rural Electrification Administration, Farm Security Administration in St. Louis. Patent Office in New York. Fish and Wildlife Service. National Park Service. Office of Indian Affairs. Employees Compensation Commission. Railroad Retirement Board in Chicago. Alien Registration, Research and Education Divisions of Immigration and Naturalization Service. Old Age and Survivors Insurance of the Social Security Board. Securities and Exchange Commission in Philadelphia. Wage Hour Division and part of the Office of the Solicitor of the Labor Department in Pittsburgh.

Rural Electrification Administration Farm Security Administration St. Louis Patent Office Department of Commerce New York Fish and Wild Life Service National Park Service Office of Indian Affairs Employes Compensation Commission Railroad Retirement Board Chicago Immigration and Naturalization Service Old Age and Survivors Insurance Social Security Board Securities and Exchange Commission Philadelphia Office of the Solicitor of the Labor Department Pittsburgh

Emergency Landing Near Greentown Is Reported

John Raymond Schwartz, a student pilot from Dewey Place Southwest, landed an aircraft in a field on the U. S. Stover farm one mile southeast of Greentown due to poor visibility. He had departed Midway airfield near Hudson en route to Canton. The plane was undamaged.

John Raymond Schwartz Dewey Pl U. S. Stover Farm Greentown Sheriff's Office Midway Airfield Hudson Canton

Raiders over London

Heavy anti aircraft fire against air raiders broke out along the Thames estuary early tonight. Machine gun fire aloft could be heard plainly.

London Thames Estuary

German Swedish ore pact signed for one year

Reuters reports a German Swedish agreement for a year in which Sweden will supply large quantities of ore and machinery in exchange for 5,700,000 tons of coal. The dispatch from Stockholm notes the pact.

London Reuters Stockholm

Wake Up Americans Buy Defense Bonds and Stamps

Citizens urged to support the United States Army and Navy by purchasing Defense Bonds and stamps. Buy at post offices banks savings and loan associations retail stores or from the newspaper carrier boy. Each purchase backs victory and national defense.

United States Army Navy United States Defense Bank Savings and Loan Association

Red Cross drives for $50,000,000 amid war need

Canton chapter leaders report a brisk fundraiser with 150 attendees and plans to solicit from manufacturers and businesses. They stress this emergency campaign exceeds the regular roll call, urge large gifts, and note that soldiers’ service justifies civilian contributions. A $300 starter donation from Golden Pheasant restaurant owners funds Greek war relief as part of the drive.

Joseph M. Markley Canton Garfield Red Cross H. W. Hoover Duerr Markley Tuscaranas St Canton Chapter Peter C. Gerros Greek Campaign Committee George Regas George Mannos

McKinley High completes JRC drive for 2700 students

McKinley High school completed a brief Junior Red Cross membership drive in which every student joined. Principal J. L. G. Potter announced that 2,700 memberships cost 27 dollars. Cards will be issued Monday after the holiday break, with Miss Edna Shumaker and Miss Hazel Dovey in charge. A first old class will be formed under Miss Margaretta Eckis, while Miss Dovey chairs a teachers committee for knitting sessions.

Red Cross Margaretta Eckis Dovey

Hong Kong Besieged as British See Narrow Hope for Relief

British military commentators claim Hong Kong is nearly lost with a slim chance of counterattacks from the rear and flank by Chinese forces. Dispatches report actions near Shumchun as Allied ships Prince of Wales and Repulse were sunk off the Malayan coast on December 10.

Hong Kong Shumchun Prince of Wales Repulse Malayan

Pacific War Roundup and Luzon Beachhead Actions

A summary of early Pacific battles notes the interment of civilians, bombing of the Davao air field, and a first reported landing since Japanese beachheads formed at Aparri Vigan and Legaspi. A Tokyo broadcast claims British forces are encircled on Mount Victoria in Hong Kong as the siege continues.

Davao Tokyo Pacific Aparri-Vigan-Legaspi Luzon Hong Kong Mount Victoria

Russians claim major German defeats and encirclements

Soviet communique reports Germans retreating to the west and southwest after losing 29 villages, with 10 more captured the next day. Pincers form near Kharkov and Volokolamsk while Kaluga is said recaptured. Finnish lines on Lakes Ladoga and Onega buckle as Russian ski troops and winterized tanks press the front. 15,000 Nazis are said killed in Mozhaisk closure.

Kalinin Kharkov Ukraine Volokolamsk Mozhaisk Moscow Kaluga Bryansk-Kiev Ladoga Onega Karelian Svir Red Star Russia

Farm Produce Wants Fresh Fruit Ad Buy Fresh Fruit

Local want ad seeks buyers for fresh fruit through Farm Produce. Listings invite customers to purchase seasonal selections directly, urging prompt inquiry and delivery arrangements with the seller.

MacArthur cites 13 for heroism in Philippines

Gen Douglas MacArthur awarded the Distinguished Service Crosses to 13 men and officers for extraordinary heroism in action during the Japanese attack on Hawaii and in defense of the Philippines. Recipients include Lt. George S. Welsh and Lt. Kenneth M. Taylor for shooting down enemy planes, with posthumous awards to Capt. Colin P. Kelly Jr. and Pvt. First Class Greeley B. Williams.

United Press Manila Douglas MacArthur United States Far East Philippines Army Washington George S. Welsh Wilmington Del Kenneth M. Taylor Hominy Okla Hawaii Welch Taylor Colin P. Kelly Jr Army Air Force Haruna Luzon Samuel H. Marett Atlanta Air Corps Greeley B. Williams Arthur Williams Iowa City Marett New Braunfels Tex Carl P. Gies Air Force Jesus A. Villamor Philippine Army Roosevelt Gen MacArthur

Draft proposals expand army and naval strength after Pearl Harbor

Senator Reynolds says 600,000 more men aged 19 may join the draft. The army may recruit 18 year olds with parental consent. Senator Walsh pushes bills to raise Navy to 500,000 and Marine Corps to 104,000, doubling both services. Officials estimate 7,000,000 more men aged 20 to 44 could join the draft army of 755,000 plus. Inductions to continue at about 200,000 monthly, duration TBD by war progress.

Japan Pearl Harbor Reynolds North Carolina Senate Military Affairs Committee Walsh Massachusetts Senate Naval Affairs Committee Navy Marine Corps

Priority penalty hit on State Metals & Steel Co

The OPM priorities division announced withdrawal of all government priority assistance from State Metals & Steel Co of 6015th St SE for alleged violation of priority orders. The firm allegedly delivered high grade aluminum scrap without a priority rating causing 67,000 pounds of aluminum ingots to be diverted. Lieb & Buchalter in Brooklyn faced similar action over brass piping and copper tubing with a false high priority claim. Suspension lasts indefinitely and the local firm is barred from aluminum dealings during the period.

OPM Priorities Washington State Metals & Steel Co 6015Th St SE OPM Donald M. Nelson Brooklyn N. Y Lieb & Buchalter

Pay raises granted Louisville workers

Christmas gifts in the form of pay increases have been granted Louisville's night watchman Amos Cholley, Marshal Frank Guittard and employees and officials of the street department in legislation passed this week by village council. Marshal Guittard and Watchman Cholley will receive 1800 a year, Street Commissioner Lloyd Gero 6.50 a day, the assistant street commissioner and employer of the department 55 cents an hour.

Louisville Amos Cholley Frank Guittard Marshal Guittard Cholley Lloyd Gero

Accident injures two in Mahoning road collision

Ralph Capuana, 24, of 1461 St. Elmo NE, received neck lacerations in a Friday night crash in the 2500 block of Mahoning NE. He and Mrs Handy were involved after Capuana’s vehicle, heading west, struck a Canton Pure Milk Co. truck driven by Howard Tharp of 613 Park Ave SW. Mrs Handy was not seen crossing Navarre Road before the incident and was taken to Aultman hospital. Capuana was treated at Mercy hospital.

Ralph Capuana St. Elmo Are Mercy Hospital Mahoning Rd Canton Pure Milk Co Howard Tharp Park Ave SW

Collision on Harrison Ave Left Ryan Sides in Head-On Crash

Walter Ryan, 24, of 1246 Roslyn Ave SW, suffered forehead lacerations, left shoulder contusions, and left knee abrasions after a 12:15 am head-on collision on Harrison Ave SW. He reportedly drove on the wrong side and collided with northbound car driven by Charles Caldarelli of 1030 Arlington Ave SW. Ryan was taken to Aultman Hospital.

Walter Ryan Roslyn Ave Harrison Ave Ryan Charles Caldarelli Arlington Ave Aultman

Three Cars In Crash Near Canton Injures Shaffer

Retha Shaffer, 22, of RD 6 North Canton, treated for forehead laceration and wrist sprain after a Friday crash at 5 20 p.m. involving three cars a quarter mile north of Canton on Route 8. Deputies said two vehicles driven by Robert Booth and Robert Farrenkopf stopped to turn left when Shaffer’s car was struck by Marvin Shaffer's machine.

Retha Shaffer RD 6 North Canton Greentown Canton Robert F. Booth 23Rd St NW Robert F. Farrenkopf Tuscarawas St E Marvin Shaffer

Marriage License Applications Feature Local Pairs

The Day In Canton lists numerous pairings, giving names ages and addresses for license applications in Canton. Entries include Hall Wood Cunningham Bender Horton Hastings Eberhardt Alexander Valentine Dunlap Tolles Borello Cavelli Labelle Magrath Wilkerson Rauber Booher Carr Frazer Hodel and others, reflecting a busy marriage window. Also noted are auto trade ads from Ewing Chevrolet and an alert about Pvt Cooley reporting safety at Pearl Harbor along with a Christmas Tree Painting ad from Reiss Body Shop.

Jack Hall Massillon Anna Lee Wood Robert Cunningham Colonial Blvd Eunice Bender 3Rd St Joseph P. Horton 4Th St Edith Hastings Henry George Murray North Canton Gladys Pearson Dueber Jerome Eberhardt Navarre Mabel Alexander Dwane Robert Valentine 6Th St NW Thelma L. Dunlap Minerva Richard Bowers Louisville Pauline West Pontius Richard M. Tolles Canton Clara Borello Aurora Blvd Carl Cavelli Madison Ave Mary Labelle Robert A. Luther Alliance Laura Magrath Edwin Dempsey Wilkerson Helen Mary Brand Louis Reese Rauber Akron Mary Alice Booher 9Th St Stanley Ewing 22Nd St Dolores J. Carr 15Th St Donald D. Frazer Margaret Hodel Gayle

Nose lacerations treated after Route 43 crash near Canton

Libby Banner 21 of Waynesburg received treatment for nose lacerations after a collision Friday morning involving a car carrying Henry Mask of Waynesburg and a truck driven by Edwin E. Snyder 18 of 903 High Ave SW, half a mile south of Canton, according to the sheriff's office.

Libby Banner Waynesburg Henry Mask Edwin E. Snyder High Ave Canton Sheriff's Office

Car Crash injures Massillon resident on Tremont avenue

Nick Cindia, 22, of 182 Charles street SE, received emergency treatment at City hospital for minor injuries after his car rear-ended another at Tremont avenue and 3rd street SE. Floyd R. Lindsay, of Massillon RD 2, was southbound when he suddenly stopped at the scene of a previous crash.

Massillon Nick Cindia Charles St SE City Hospital Tremont Ave 3Rd St SE Cindia Floyd R. Lindsay Mas Sillon

Multiple Drivers Arrested After Weekend Traffic Incidents

Glenn Charles Jones, 30, of 311 Drydenave NW, arrested for illegal operation of a motor vehicle after his car struck a parked machine Friday at 7 p m in front of 1115 6th st SW. Robert W. Halter, 18, of 2415 Adaps NW, charged with reckless driving for failing to yield after a minor accident Friday at 5 p m at 3rd st and High ave NW. John Kowach, 23, of Youngstown, arrested at 12:50 a m today on a reckless driving charge after passing cars at a crossing and damaging lowered crossing bars, claiming brake failure. Robert A. Kirkwood, 18, of 2248 15th st NE, cited for speeding 55 mph Friday at 11:20 p m on Mahoning rd NE.

Glenn Charles Jones Drydenave 6Th St Robert W. Halter 3Rd St High Ave John Kowach Youngstown Tuscarawas St E Robert A. Kirkwood 15Th St Mahoning Rd

British drive west of Bengasi threaten Axis retreat in Libya

British advances press Axis retreat in Libya as Derna and Mekili fall with little opposition. Air force strikes destroy enemy transport on packed roads while British patrols push toward Giovanni Berta and the coast, aiming to trap the retreating forces.

London Libya Bengasi Derna Mekili Der Royal Air Force

Christmas Furniture and Toys Close Out Sale Ad

Open Eyes Home Furnishings at 401 Market Street offers a close out sale with 1 percent price reductions on Christmas furniture and toys. Limited stock, fast service, hurry for discounts.

Home Furn

Marriage Licenses Granted in Local Notices

Carl Williams and Eleanor Rizk. William M. Shearsley and Ruth Singo. William Pledgure and Leila Mae Bell. Donald D. Frazer and Margaret Hodel. Fred Johnson and Patricia Hermann. James C. Martin and Molly J. Craig. Stanley R. Filonow and Donna H. Johnson. Sidney W. Poole and Doreen C. Smith. Orlan C. John and Rose McFerren. Edward A. Jasinski and Gladys E. Rose. Dine DeWees Appliance Dept open every eve from 7 till 9 up to Christmas at 511 12th NE.

Singo William Pledgure Leila Mae Bell Donald D. Frazer Margaret Hodel Fred Johnson Patricia Hermann James C. Martin Molly J. Craig Stanley R. Filonow Donna H. Johnson Sidney W. Poole Doreen C. Smith Orlan C. John Rose McFerren Edward A. Jasinski Gladys E. Rose

Court notices list multiple civil actions and foreclosures

Common Pleas Court schedules actions including transfer of 2500 to road fund with Fred G. Pontius as treasurer against Avon Apparel Shops. Inc. tax claim 323. Foreclosure actions against Royal W. Ballard receiver and others, and heirs of John A. Daum. Al Berger sues Berger's Inc. over 650 note. Harold Boylan sues Pennsylvania Railroad for 2033 property damage. William R. Thomas receiver seeks declaratory judgment against William P. Heyne. Harvey Luke sues Pennsylvania Railroad for 10321 personal injuries.

Common Pleas Court Nimishillen Fred G. Pontius Avon Apparel Shops, Inc Royal W. Ballard Federal Bond & Mortgage Co John A. Daum al Berger Cleveland Berger’s, Inc Massillon Harold Boylan 7Th St NW Pennsylvania Railroad Co William R. Thomas William P. Heyne Harvey Luke Louisville

Buy Defense Stamps At Art Nims Chevrolet

Art Nims Chevrolet at 730 Market St advertises defense stamps for sale with contact dial 7285. The friendly dealer promotes patriotic purchase as a community support effort.

Nims Chevrolet Chevrolet

Divorce Petitions Filed In Regional Case

Aulene Leonard of 1943 Bentley NE files for divorce from Richard E. Leonard of 1717 Frederick SW alleging gross neglect. Proceedings initiate divorce actions in the regional court.

Aulene Leonard Bentley Richard E. Leonard Frederick

City Radio Advertisement Reduces $50 Combo to $29.95

An advertisement from City Radio on 2015th NW promotes a $50 combination item now offered at $29.95, signaling a price cut aimed at attracting buyers.

City Radio

Hike closes 1941 Y M Y W hikers program Sunday

The Y M Y W Hikers club will finish its 1941 program with a Sunday hike in the country east of North Industry. Members meet at the Y M C A at 2B. Also advertised is Furniture Bargains For Cash at Glick's 1320 W Tusc. Open eyes. -Adv.

Y. M.Y. W. Hikers Club North Industry Glick’s Tusc Adv

Patient at Aultman Hospital Observation

Freda Ellis daughter of Mr and Mrs O J Ellis of 1422 Bryan Street Southwest is in Aultman hospital for observation. Her condition is reported as good.

Aultman Freda Ellis O. J. Ellis Bryan Are Aultman Hospital

Canton banking club Christmas dance at Belden tonight

Canton chapter of the American Institute of Banking will hold its annual Christmas dance in the Belden hotel tonight at 9 30. Harry Grunau's orchestra will play with Novelties 14 Off On. Poinsettias 75c up at Gilmore's 134 Cleve N Adv.

Canton American Institute of Banking Belden Hotel Harry Grunau Poinsettias Gilmore's N.adv

Golden Lodge Calendar Meetings and Events at SWOC

Golden lodge schedule from 1234 Harrison lists Sunday gatherings at 10 a m departing department 753 girl brightmen and lodge stewards and representatives at 2 p m all Gambrinus bearing. Monday program at 6 p m features a children’s Christmas party. Also advertised are Christmas Trees 39c and Fresh Eggs 35c at Cooper’s, 921 9th NE.

Golden Lodge SWOC Harrison Department Gambrinus Cooper’s

Drive A Better Used Car at J and J Motors

Cor 12th and Cherry NE hosts J and J Motors Inc offering many fine bargains on used cars. Local dealers promote inventory, prices, and financing options aiming to attract buyers seeking reliable pre owned automobiles.

J & J Motors, Inc Cor 12Th & Cherry NE

Safe At Pearl Harbor From Pearl Harbor News

Mr and Mrs George H Fine frock of Cleveland report word from Pearl Harbor that their son Harry C Finefrock a chief water tender on a navy vessel is safe.

Hawaii William Francis Cooley Pearl Harbor George H. Finefrock Cleveland Harry C. Finefrock

Buy Books From People Who Know Books Canterbury Craine

Canterbury Craine 2016th NW offers a book shop message promoting expert knowledge in literature and access to curated volumes for readers seeking reliable recommendations and quality editions.

Canterbury-Craine

Drive-In Market Ad for 2000 Fresh Cut Balsam Trees

A small classified ad notes 2,000 balsam trees for sale at $1.00 each. Market location listed as T7th Mahoning NE Drive-In Market.

Mahoning

Informed Of Soldier's Safety

Mr and Mrs Jacob Coron of 1339 11th st SE received a cablegram confirming the safety of their son Sgt Howard H Coron at Schofield Barracks Hawaii.

Jacob Coron 1339 11Th St SE Sgt Howard H. Coron Schofield Barracks Hawaii

Bicycle Stolen From Clarendon School Report

Jack Farmer of 3319 13th st NW reported to police his bicycle was stolen Friday afternoon from the rear of the Clarendon school.

Jack Farmer 13Th St NW Clarendon School

Car break-in at Meyers residence steals wheel and tire

Mrs. Charles W. Meyers of 123 27th street NE reported to police that the rear compartment of her car was broken into and a wheel and tire were stolen while the vehicle was parked at her home early Friday morning.

Charles W. Meyers 27Th St NE

Faces Gambling Charge Against Frank Solvey

Frank Solvey, 64, of 1114 Wells Ave SW, was arrested Friday afternoon at 925 Market Ave S on possession of gambling devices. Two money chance boards were confiscated, police said.

Frank Solvey Wells Ave SW Market Ave S

Thief Breaks Into Car Stolen Tools At Home

H A McCandless of 1325 Tuscarawas Street reported that the rear compartment of his car was broken into while parked at his home Thursday night. Tools valued at 18 dollars were taken.

H. A. McCandless Tuscara

Peace disturbance arrests in Cherry avenue SE

Louis Bryant 24 of 522 Madison Street SE and Minnie Reed 29 of 112 Navarre Road SE, both Negroes, were arrested Friday at 11 30 p m in the 900 block of Cherry Avenue SE on charges of disturbing the peace.

Louis Bryant Madison Et SE Minnie Reed Navarre Rd SE Cherry Ave SE

Manreports theft of musical powder box from parked machine

Thomas Ridgeway of 1142 Clarendon avenue SW notified police that a musical powder box was stolen from his machine while it was parked before his home on Friday around 7 p.m.

Thomas Ridgeway Clarendon Ave

Belle Massenburg Treated for Scalp Laceration at Mercy Hospital

Belle Massenburg a 45 year old resident of 1314 Sycamore avenue SE was treated at Mercy hospital Friday night for a scalp laceration following an incident she described. Police were not immediately releasing further details.

Belle Massenburg Sycamore Ave SE Mercy Hospital

War drives push to lift oil output for war effort

OKLAHOMA CITY Dec 20 The Associated Press reports Col E O Thompson chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission urged the nation’s huge oil industry to raise daily production by about 1,000,000 barrels to fuel wartime needs. He warned current fields may not sustain 5,000,000 barrels daily and urged stockpiling 60 million barrels of oil and 50 million barrels of gasoline in bombproof underground pits as the war expands into 1943 and 1945.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Col. E. O. Thompson Texas Railroad Commission Oil Regulatory Agency Interstate Oil Compact Commission U. S. Bureau of Mines Thompson

Police report notes argument at home led to injury

A police report describes an argument at the woman's residence during which she sustained injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident and have not released further details about suspects or motives.

Traffic Bureau Summons for Disregard Charges

Richard Paul Dunn of Negrey, O is summoned on a charge of disregarding a stop sign. Marty J. Nyari Jr. of Cleveland is summoned on a charge of disregarding a signal light.

Robbery Attempt Near 23rd Street NE Leaves Woman Unharmed

Mrs. Joseph Mikiska reports two youths accosted her near her home at 8 45 p m Friday and attempted a robbery. A brief tussle knocked her down but she was unhurt. Police are investigating the incident.

Joseph Mikiska 23Rd St NE

Named in dental affidavit arrests at Excel Dental Lab

Alan Sector aged 37 and Jack Gold berg also known as Jack Hol brook aged 46 were arrested on a warrant charging illegal practice of dentistry. The affidavit was filed by E H Sellers state dental board inspector. Arraignment set for Tuesday at 9 am in municipal court.

Alan Sector Jack Goldberg Jack Holbrook Excel Dental Laboratory Cleveland Ave NW E. H. Sellers State Dental Board

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Wheeler and Nye Civil Service Commission Onesto Hotel America McKinley High Junior Red Cross Victoria Borneo Manuel Quezon Philippine Commonwealth Quezon U. S. Army Pacific War Amd M’arthur Mrs. Handy Navarre Rd Hart Ewing Reiss Body Shop Dial Carl Williams Eleanor Rizk William M. Shearsley Ruth Cadillac Auto Storage Cleveland Ave ALL Republic Steel Workers OF Canton Labor Hall Walnut NE Steel Workers Organizing Committee Tony Wons News Depot al Glick Glick Isaly
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