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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1942

Page

8

Reinvestments Boost Market Despite War News

New York Jan 3 1941 reinvestment demand again offsets war headlines as stocks rise with 500000 shares traded. Rails mail orders and aircrafts lead gains while price control legislation aids agricultural commodities amid Manila Cavite occupation threats. Federal Reserve data show solid department store sales and a lower post Christmas cash return to banks.

Associated Press New York Far East Manila Cavite Corregidor Philippines Singapore Malaya Wall Union Pacific Chesapeake & Ohio Pennsylvania Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck Woolworth J. C. Penney Allied Chemical Westinghouse American Telephone Western Union J. I. Case Caterpillar Tractor Fajardo Sugar South Porto Rico Sugar Chrysler

Wheat Climbing to Five Year High in Early Trade

Wheat rose to 1.18 per bushel as two cent advance spurred by price control talks. Poultry prices slipped, with medium hens at 22 cents per pound and small tom turkeys at 27 cents. Retail produce quotes list carrots, lettuce, oranges, apples, and many garden goods from Steiner-Hitz and Canton Pure Milk Co sources, reflecting broad market movement.

Py 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

Grain Quotations Rise on Price Control Legislation News

Chicago Jan 3 Wheat and other grain prices advanced as traders expected Senate subcommittee approval of price control legislation would lift cereal values. Opening gains of 1 8 3 4 higher with May wheat near 1.28 3 4. Corn rose about 1 4 with May at 85 1 2.

Associated Press Chicago Senate

Grain close Friday rates for Wheat Corn and Beans

United Press reports Toledo grain close Friday with Track Two red wheat at 12312 124, two yellow corn 8112 82, two white oats 58 60, two yellow soy beans 173 2 174.

United Pres Toledo

Nine Die As Illinois Car Crash Kills Nine

A collision near Highland Illinois killed nine people and seriously injured two others when two cars crashed at an intersection and were thrown 150 feet into a field. Police and emergency crews reported the toll as of this morning with investigators outlining the scene and possible causes.

International News Service Highland

Livestock Prices and Potatoes Report from Chicago Market

Hogs 6 300 steady with top 11.50 and bulk 11 to 11.40. Cattle steadies with beef steers 12.50 to 14.25. heifers 9 to 14. cows 7.75 to 9.50. Sheep 6 000 steady. lambs 12.25 to 12.65. yearlings 9.50 to 10.75. Potatoes market firm on Maine and 100 lb sacks. variety prices listed for U S 1 and regional Russet Burbanks. New York and Ohio rounds with assorted weights and sacks. Florida crates and air condition noted. Watercress 900-1.00 per peck.

International News Service Chicago Maine U. S Idaho New York Ohio Pennsylvania Bakers Florida Bliss

Live stock prices from Pittsburgh market report

United Press reports on January 3 showing cattle prices by grade with steers and heifers in the good to choice ranges, cows and bulls in mid to high ranges, hogs active and mostly $11 to $12 per cwt, and sheep and calves with steady to varied quotes across several weights and classifications. Includes specific price bands for each category and weight class.

United Press Pittsburgh

Prices for Butter Eggs Poultry and Ohio Produce

International News Service reports market firmness for butter eggs and live poultry in Cleveland on January 3. U S government graded eggs listed with jobbing prices. retail? and Homegrown Ohio produce prices cover apples beets beets carrots celery lettuce mushrooms parsley parsnips potatoes radishes squash tomatoes and turnips with varied per unit costs.

Cleveland U. S Ohio

Chicago Butter and Eggs Prices. Live Poultry Closed

In Chicago on January 3 bids for butter ranged from 88 to 93 cents with various grade listings and prices. Eggs offered at 31 1/4 to 33 3/4 cents per dozen in current receipts and fresh lots, while live poultry trading remained closed.

International News Service Chicago

Poultry Prices Reported By International News Service

Pittsburgh January 3 report lists heavy hens at 23 to 24 cents per pound, leg horns 18 to 19, red springers 22 to 24, rock springers 23 to 24, geese 18 to 20, turkeys 24 to 28. Butter and eggs show firmer tone with couple of quoted scores and current receipts.

International News Service Pittsburgh

Wool quotations in Boston demand for government orders

Inquiries for domestic wools in Boston were limited mainly to wools needed for filling government orders. There was little demand for domestic wools for civilian use. Sales of average to good French combing lengths fine territory wool ranged about 1.10 to 1.13 dollars per pound scoured. Graded one quarter blood territory wool sold at 92 to 93 cents scoured.

United Press Boston United States Agriculture Department

Government Ledger Treasury figures show a large deficit

Government expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Jan. 1 are listed with totals in the trillions. Expenses total 11,628,712,570 with war spending at 8,278,229,777. Receipts amount to 4,177,653,441, leaving a net deficit of 7,381,190,478 and a cash balance of 3,511,864,637. Public debt stands at 57,961,305,207 with a gold reserve of 22,736,542,597 and a working balance of 2,753,464,590.

Washington

Alliance Drivers Held On Traffic Violations

Alliance police arrested William Hargrave of RD 4 on a stop street ordinance violation. George Severance of 78 W Main St faced a red light charge and Lester McGrath of RD 4 was charged with assault and battery.

Alliance William Hargrave George B. Severance W. Mainst Lester McGrath

Canton Stores See 21 Percent Sales Gain in November

A U S census and Ohio State University bureau report shows independent retailers in Canton and seven Ohio cities leveling off in gains. Thirty eight Canton firms posted a 21 percent rise in November 1940 to November 1941, while first eleven months of 1941 rose 38 percent. November sales were 2 percent below October, and statewide November 1941 up 10 percent from a year earlier. Durable goods led by lumber hardware at 27 percent and sporting goods at 34 percent.

Canton Ohio U. S. Bureau of the Census Ohio State University Bureau of Business Research

Goodyear Aircraft Signs Up With Union

Akron January 3. A contract binding Goodyear Aircraft Corp subsidiary of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co with Local 856 CIO United Automobile Workers was signed after a meeting of more than 1000 employees. The agreement includes an union shop a five cent hourly bonus for second shift workers time and a half on Saturdays and double time on Sundays according to a union representative.

International News Service Akron Goodyear Aircraft Corp Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co Cio-United Automobile Workers

Medical students get deferments for training

State selective service headquarters announced that third and fourth year medical students and first year medical internes with reserve army or navy commissions may be deferred from service to complete training. Lieut. Col. Chester W. Goble said students could be placed in class 2-A while awaiting commissions. if they do not apply, they may be classified 1-A.

United Press Columbus Selective Service Chester W. Goble

Alliance Police Double in 1941 Arrests and Thefts

The 1941 Alliance police year saw arrests total 5591 with 3240 charged for parking meter violations. 456 thefts were investigated, property valued at 16365.57 with 11845.25 recovered. 56 autos stolen, 55 recovered. 464 accidents, two traffic deaths, 116 injured. Police killed 22 dogs and three cats. Chief Stark pledges to resist sabotage and stay on through the emergency.

Bureau Alliance Alliance Harry L. Stark Stark Defense Industries

U S Takes Over Ohio Job Service Branch

The switch moved 134 Ohio offices into the federal employment service as part of wartime mobilization. State job insurance claims remain with Ohio. Robert C. Goodwin said the change aims for faster labor deployment and greater efficiency across regions. Massillon Alliance and Carro lton agencies were included in the transfer.

Ohio Employment Service Division Canton Unemployment Compensation Office United States Employment Service Robert C. Goodwin Social Security Board Massillon Alliance Carrollton Kentucky Michigan

Train Kills Woman in Uhrichsville at Crossing

Mrs. Anna B. Mattern, 62, of 518 N Uhrichst died after being struck by a Pennsylvania railroad freight train at the Uhrichst crossing. She was en route to a Royal Neighbors lodge meeting and stepped onto the tracks unaware of the oncoming train. Surviving: son Charles of Pitcairn and one grandchild. Services Monday at 3:30 p.m. at her residence conducted by Rev. H. O. Bush. Burial Uhrichsville Cemetery.

Uhrichsville Anna B. Mattern N. Uhrichst Twin City Hospital Pennsylvania Railroad Uhrichst Crossing Harrison County H. O. Bush Uhrichsville Cemetery

Fenn College Plans Blackout Practice

Fenn college will hold what is believed to be the first blackout of a local college in this area. About 20 student wardens will occupy posts with dimmed flashlights while several hundred night school students gather around sand buckets fire extinguishers and safety areas.

Associated Press Cleveland Fenn College

Young thugs admit taking girl’s money

Two 10 year old boys were arrested by Patrolmen J. A. Pucci and Carl V. Carnes after stealing 45 cents from Virginia Hollis near her home on December 28. The youths admitted the theft and one agreed to repay the girl. They were allowed to go home pending juvenile court appearances.

Virginia Hollis Tuscara J. A. Pucci Carl V. Carnes

Foreclosure and labor account notes surface in Canton court

In Canton Common Pleas Court the case Court Square Mortgage Loan Co versus Maude G Gruber of 820 Richard NW and others proceeds with foreclosure. Paul Adams Jr of Alliance sues Paul Morris of Alliance doing business as Morris Pattern Works over a $385.85 labor account. Also reported are safety notices from Hawaii and furlough updates for service members.

Common Pleas Court Court Square Mortgage Loan Co Maude G. Gruber Richard Paul Adams Jr Alliance Paul Morris Morris Pattern Works

Divorce Petitions Filed Between Herricks

Ira Herrick of 1137 Dougherty NW sues Floyd Herrick for divorce on wilful absence. The petition lists addresses as not listed and seeks legal relief.

Ira Herrick Dougherty Pf NW Floyd Herrick

Marriage Licenses Granted and Applications Listed in Local Notices

Multiple couples from Alliance and Massillon appear in marriage license applications and a few licenses granted. Names include Rollin McClain, Virginia Vliet, Homer Dennis, C. Ione Barnhart, James Dennis, Audrey Ricker, Richard Weisman, Jeanne Clarke, Harry Leister, Eleanor Nagle, Jack Vickrey, Marjorie Warling, Opal Cale, and Sarah Bergman. Local addresses and ages vary. some applicants reside in Alliance, Massillon, Akron. Also advertised are a furniture bargain at Glicks and a Y M-Y W hiking club trip meeting at the Canton Y at 2 15 P M with E T Heald in charge.

Rollin McClain Massillon Virginia Vliet Homer L. Dennis Alliance C. Ione Barnhart James M. Dennis Audrey Ricker Richard Weisman Akron Jeanne E. Clarke 6Th St Harry Leister Eleanor Nagle

Special Sale and New Releases at Dine DeWees Co

All new releases advertised in a special sale by Dine DeWees Company located at 511 12th NE. The notice highlights popular records and a broad catalog aimed at drawing customers to the store.

Popular Records Dine-DeWees Co

Arm Fracture Suffered Hunting Fall Near Wooster

William Vose of 1428 Tuscarawas Street West sustained a fractured arm after a fall Thursday while hunting near Wooster.

William Vose Tuscarawas St W Wooster

In Hospital After Operation

Mrs. Mildred Read of 3000 Tucson Street is in Mercy hospital after an emergency operation on New Year’s Day. Drive A Better Used Car. Many fine bargains at J and J Motors Inc, corner 12th and Cherry NE.

Mildred Read Mercy Hospital J & J Motors, Inc Cor 12Th & Cherry NE

Returns To Fort Bliss Corps Don Boettler Departures

Don Boettler left Friday for Fort Bliss Texas after spending two days with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Boettler near Greensburg.

Fort Bliss Don Boettler Tex Fred Boettler Greensburg

Golden Lodge SWOC Meeting Schedule at Harrison

Golden lodge at 1234 Harrison posts calendar of upcoming sessions. Sunday at 9 a m plans include stewards and representatives, with 10 a m for officers. Monday at 7 30 p m lists departments 68, 68 1, 68 2 and 68 4 for routine discussion.

Golden Lodge SWOC Harrison

Special Floor Sample Sale Ad: Dine-DeWees Co.

Floor sample sale featuring electric refrigerators washing machines radios and electric sweepers at Dine DeWees Co located at 511 12th NE. Ad promotes merchandise and discounts in a concise local ad style.

Dine-DeWees Co

Extension Council Plans 742 Program in Stark County

Stark County home extension council held its first quarterly 1942 meeting at the county agricultural extension office. Projects align with national defense including consumer education and home management. Final project decision set for March 14 with meetings planned in townships on slip covers. Training for leaders may run Jan 20 and Feb 17 and 18. enrollment will decide. Mrs. Charles Ream presided, with new officers Mrs. W. C. Myers and Mrs. C. B. Benner announced.

Stark County Home Extension Council Addis K. Barthelmeh Stark County Barthelmer Charles Ream W. C. Myers C. B. Benner

Shreve Hosts Eastern Star District Meeting

In Shreve on Monday the Order of Eastern Star Chapters of the fourth Ohio district meet in the local school auditorium with chapters from Lorain Medina Ashland Wayne and Holmes counties. District president Mrs Cora Cox will preside. The afternoon session begins at 2 pm with Mayor Paul C Crawford giving the welcome and Rev Wilson E Spencer offering invocation. A memorial service will be conducted by the Wadsworth chapter. A dinner by Presbyterian church women follows at 6 and the Oberlin chapter will perform an initiatory service.

Shreve Order of Eastern Star Ohio Lorain Medina Ashland Wayne Holmes Cora Cox Wadsworth Paul C. Crawford Wilson E. Spencer The Presbyterian Church Oberlin

One Room Passage in Carlsbad Caverns Measures Lengthy Reach

A single chamber in Carlsbad Caverns extends three fourths of a mile in length, marking a remarkable underground corridor.

Carlsbad Caverns

Traffic Bureau Summonses for Stop Sign and Signal Violations

Earl J. Fisher of Mineral City was summoned on a charge of disregarding a stop sign. Ernest Sykes Jr. of 1152 Walnut Ave NE was summoned on a charge of disregarding a signal light.

False Alarm Answered by Fire Department

Fire department responded to a false alarm Friday at 6 18 p m at 3rd Street and Flory Avenue NE. No injuries or damage reported and the scene was cleared promptly.

3Rd St Flory Et NE

Window Breakage Reported at Bolitho Residence

Ervin Bolitho of 2513 Lith Street Southwest reported to police that a window was broken at his home Friday by boys throwing stones.

Ervin Bolitho

Corinne Rose Fined and Sentenced for Prostitution

Corrine Rose, 27, of 919 8th St SE, a Black woman, was fined costs and sentenced to 60 days in the county jail by Judge Gordon J. Burris on a charge of prostitution.

Corrine Rose 8Th St SE Gordon J. Burris

Fire at John Holy Residence Sparks Minor Damage

A fill in contact with a chimney at the residence of John Holy at 1401 Starkave SW ignited Friday at 6 27 p m and caused a fire department run. There was minor damage.

John Holy Starkave

Tire Theft Reported in SE Residence Raid

James Rohn of 3 7 Girard Ave SE reported a tire tube and wheel stolen from his car Friday night at the residence.

James Rohn Girard Ave SE

Driver cited for unaccompanied use of temp permit in collision

Bertrand B. Smith, 51, of 610 6th St NW, was charged with driving on a temporary permit unaccompanied by a licensed driver Friday at 5 40 p m after an accident at 2nd St and High Ave NW. His car collided with a machine driven by Warner R. Engel of 716 Broad Ave NW, police said.

Bertrand B. Smith 6Th St NW W. T. Boyd Glenn Hill 2Nd St High Ave Warner R. Engel Broad Ave NW

Basement joist fire at Nathan Monastra home

A joist brace in the basement of Nathan Monastra's residence at 1320 Sycamore ignited Friday at 9 09 p m after contact with a furnace pipe. Firemen from No 6 company extinguished the blaze with minor damage.

Nathan Monastra Sycamore No. 6 Company

Allen Boy Treated After Hand Laceration On Fence

Allen Preacher, 14, of 510 Arlington Ave NW, was treated at Aultman Hospital Friday afternoon for lacerations to his right hand after slipping while climbing a picket fence.

Allen Preacher Arlington Ave NW Aultman Hospital

Woman Hurt By Electric Mixer In Home Injury

Mrs Martha Pitts age twenty one of 1009 12th street northwest suffered severe lacerations and a fracture to the second finger of her left hand when it became caught in an electric mixer at her home Friday afternoon. She received first aid at Aultman hospital.

Martha Pitts 12Th St Aultman Hospital

Fidelity Granted Reorganization of Fidelity Assurance

Federal District Judge Ben Moore granted the petition of Fidelity Assurance Association of Wheeling for reorganization under the federal bankruptcy act. The $25 million company sold annuity contracts in 27 states and faced jurisdiction challenges from several states. States represented at the hearing included West Virginia, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Maryland, Kansas, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois and Pennsylvania.

Associated Press Charleston W. Va Ben Moore Fidelity Assurance Association of Wheeling Fidelity Investment Association West Virginia Moore Missouri Ohio Tennessee Maryland Kansas Indiana Wisconsin Ilinois Pennsylvania

Navarre Driver Fined For Faulty Brakes

John L. Menard, 64, of Navarre RD 2, pleaded guilty to driving a car with insufficient brakes and was fined $5 and costs by Municipal Judge Robert G. Hoffman. Hearing for Frank E. Foster, 33, of 345 Baldwin Rd Akron, on speeding, was continued to Tuesday at 9 a.m.

Navarre Massillon John L. Menard RD 2 Robert G. Hoffman Frank E. Foster Baldwin Rd Akron

Father Wounds Son in Car Dispute at New Philadelphia

In New Philadelphia on Friday night Andy Androsky, 19, was shot in the face by his father Joseph Androsky, 67, during a quarrel over buying a car. Sheriff John McIntosh says the son threatened family members with a shotgun, the father wrestled the gun, and fired when the youth pointed it again. The father was exonerated.

Burea New Philadelphia Andy Androsky New Cumberland Rd Here Union Hospital Joseph Androsky John McIntosh Androsky McIntosh Anna Sadler McIintosh

Zengler to head Canton civilian defense unit

Canton to form a civilian defense committee with Howard Zengler appointed director. A temporary committee includes Tom Denton Charles B Williams Clair Studer Wayne Hummel Logan Becker and others. Ralph Young Logan Becker and Otis Jester named to a permanent fire rationing panel. Captain L C Maloney outlined an anti bomb course for villagers with eight to ten hours of instruction. Registrations will be at village hall. Water supply protection steps already underway with George Weaver hired as full time night guard at the pumping station.

North Canton Guy Price Howard Zengler Tom Denton Charles B. Williams Clair Studer Wayne Hummel Logan Becker L. K. Acheson T. M. Hahn Price Ralph Young Otis L. C. Maloney Canton No. 4 Edgewood Arsenal Baltimore Maloney George Weaver

Wooster Marks 18th Month Free Of Traffic Death

Wooster, Jan. 3. Police Chief Walter Yost reports more than 18 consecutive months without a traffic fatality in Wooster city limits. The last pedestrian death was May 26, 1940, and Henry Ross died Jan 27, 1940. Wayne County saw 22 traffic deaths in 1941, up five from 1940. Auto accidents rose 60 percent from 256 in 1940.

Wooster Walter Yost Fred Agey Henry Ross Wayne County E. E. Mills

Stephenson to Run for State Senator Nomination

East Liverpool Jan 3 State Rep John P Stephenson of Columbiana county said he would seek the Republican nomination for state senator in the new 22nd district. He wraps up his second term in the Ohio House.

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