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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1942
Page
17
After a day of thawing a light drizzle froze, coating highways with ice. Hills became impassable and cars skidded on straightaways. State and county crews used sand and chemicals to restore passable conditions as temperatures fell from 34 to 18.
Six people hurt in Canton City Lines bus crash on Market and 6th streets. Driver William L Slayman said brakes failed as he neared the intersection. Pedestrians David Evans and Rebecca Evans injured. both treated at Mercy hospital. Popcorn stand owner R E Neiderheiser and a city fire hydrant were struck before the bus stopped.
A nine year old horse named Harry owned by Sterling Baking Co was electrocuted at 6 50 am after a truck skidded on icy streets at 4th street and Young avenue SE. The wire on a power pole broke and fell onto the horse. The bread wagon was driven by John S. Cole of Akron. Police report the incident followed a right turn mishap by Charles L. Phillips of Fulton Rd NW. Also two separate crashes injured two people and a driver remained hospitalized.
Plans for the ninth annual sustaining membership drive of the Canton Boy Scout organization were announced. The drive runs February 9 to 17 to raise maintenance funds not provided through the Community Chest. Last year 1,500 sustaining members were obtained. Frank G. Hoover of North Canton was named general chairman. The committee includes Karl F. Schmidt as assistant chairman and other leaders handling big gifts, solicitations, audits, and publicity. The drive supports about 2,000 boys. sustaining memberships cost $5 per boy per year.
John Bierly, 76, of 1319 Woodland Ave NW, suffered lacerations after being struck by Anna Mae Rohr, 661 Cliffst NW, at 2nd St and Market Ave N. The incident was logged by Patrolmen Weigle and England. Bierly was treated at Mercy Louis B. Isbell Hospital. Earlier, Bierly was charged with reckless driving for speeding on Tuscarawas between Wertz and Bellflower. Harvey Bender, 28, of 837 Mahoning Rd NE, was charged with disregarding a stop sign at 3rd St and Rowland Ave NE.
Frank A. Bushta, 25, of 408 Brown Ave NW, arrested Monday at 10 15 AM on intoxication and leaving the scene. Police say his car hit a parked auto owned by Lester Miller, 1808 Hammond Ave SW, at 7th St and Court Ave SW. arrest followed as he stepped from his vehicle at home.
Mt Union college announces a free radio fundamentals course to prepare radiomen for industry and the armed services. Open to high school graduates with physics and math coursework, the program opens Feb 2 under Dr F J Shollenberger with support from the National Association of Broadcasters defense committee. Textbooks extra.
The civil service commission announced an exam in Wooster High School on Feb. 3 for Wayne County positions including a superintendent and matron at the Wayne County Children's Home.
North Canton village council accepted an application by Clyde H. Corbett to annex a nine acre tract west of Lindy lane and north of W. Maplest. The group also approved a 122938.71 budget ordinance and set a new traffic light at Charlotte and Marists. Orrin Gill was named president pro tem after a coin flip, and several officials and committees were appointed. The volunteer fire department logged five village calls in 1941 and 27 alarms outside, covering 229 miles. Robert Braucher joined the department.
Alliance on January 13 reported the Red Cross drive for 12500 dollars was assured of victory as early contributions exceeded the quota for Alliance and area. Paul C. Siddall noted totals would rise after final payroll deductions. Leaders named include Siddall Stanton Rhue and Saffell. Funds will aid civilians and armed forces in war zones.
Louisville's civilian defense committee is fully organized and ready to act pending state approval. Mayor E. C. Lair and 300 plus members including Al Paumier Martin Buchman A E Boyles Russell Strausser Amos Cholley Frank Guittard C C Shoemaker Charles Heffelbower William Hallas Clarence Van Fossan Ben Taylor Lloyd Gero and A E Oyster drafted final plans. Boy Scouts will assist.
A blaze swept the partition between the ceiling and roof of the Lucas dairy garage at 241 Ist St SE Massillon causing about 2000 in damage. Fire Chief Edward Hunsinger directed three fire companies and ruled the fire from an overheated chimney.
Nominating petitions are now available at the board of elections in the courthouse annex. Two candidates have taken out papers, Ann Ryan for state representative and Kenneth E. Motts for county commissioner, both seeking the Democratic nom ination. Allocations include fewer state representatives and one senator due to population shifts. Filing deadline is Friday, June 12, with parties naming state and county central committee members at the primary.
The Associated Press reports a $400 million U S synthetic rubber plan approved by President Roosevelt aims to yield 400000 tons annually in 18 months. It fuels military needs with potential civilian impact, as 1942 and 1943 ordnance schedules demand vast rubber supplies and the industry expands plants under Defense Plants Corp.
The Associated Press reports industry rubbers experts in Akron say the $400 million government expansion to 400000 tons annually by mid 1943 is a tough technical challenge. Oil companies and rubber firms will collaborate to produce butadiene and other materials, with firms like Goodyear Goodrich Firestone United States Rubber contributing. Officials caution the rollout will strain crude supply while aiming to meet military needs.
Thirty witnesses called in the trial of Louis J. Christian for second degree manslaughter and leaving the scene. Prosecutor Barthelmeh said the night of Oct 9 the defendant sped to beat a traffic light at Beldenave and Tuscara was driving north on Monroe after striking Richard Baxter. The car disappeared near Schwalm and 3rd. Defense attorney Mills noted the defendant pleaded innocent and asked jurors keep minds open.
Officials in Fred G. Pontius’s county treasurer office pledge to buy a fixed number of United States Defense Savings Stamps each payday, claiming to be the first public unit to commit to regular purchases. A stamp sale bureau was set up in the office for convenience to visitors and courthouse staff.
The McKinley High School orchestra directed by Ellmore Miller presented a brief in school music room for the McKinley band and orchestra Parents club. Members Martha Eckis Neil Miller and Eunice Rhines spoke on their instruments and played solos. Plans for the spring band concert on March 15 were discussed. The next meeting will be February 9 with the band in charge.
A residence at 607 Hazlett Ave NW suffered considerable damage after flames from hot furnace ashes against a wood partition spread to the ceiling and second floor. Fire Chief Jacob urged metal ash containers to prevent repeats. Several other local fires caused minimal or no damage as crews responded to Park Ave SW and Market area incidents.
The Ohio State University symphonic choir under director Prof Louis H Diercks will perform Friday at Central High School auditorium Akron and Saturday at Levering Hall Mt Gilead.
George H. France resigns as secretary-manager of the Canton Convention and Visitors Bureau to become Ohio district educational director of the Defense Contract Distribution Service. He has led the bureau since June 15, 1940 and will stay until a successor is chosen, with meetings set at Canton Chamber of Commerce offices. France previously worked for the Cleveland Plain Dealer and Akron Times-Press, Pittsburgh Press, and Akron University alumnus.
The Neo Naturalist society of Canton will hold its monthly meeting at the YWCA club rooms Saturday at 7 30 p m with C M Maratta assistant chief engineer of the Timken Roller Bearing Co bearing factory giving the principal talk A member of the state water commission Mr Maratta will speak on Disappearing Waters He will outline the history of Ohio water and reveal steps being taken to conserve it.
The navy recruiting station in the post office building has changed its hours effective today. Chief Petty Officer in charge Charles S. Keenan announced the station will be open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays and holidays. Since the war began the station has operated 24 hours.
Stark County automobile dealers discussed an eight point program to protect dealers during the present emergency. Proposed by the National Automobile Dealers Association, the plan seeks freedom to deliver preordered cars, prevent used car stock freezes, require retail delivery pricing for all new releases, and ensure fair maximums if government price controls arise. Thirty seven dealers attended as Herbert N. LaMorder led the meeting, with dealers wiring reps and senators in support.
Local retailers report car and truck battery sales nearly back to normal after a brief hoarding wave sparked by false rumors of imminent rationing. Dealers note some backlogs and pressures on hot sizes, but expect stocks to normalize soon as demand shifts to true needs.
Canton Automobile club board meets at Courtland hotel to outline cooperation with Canton Civilian Defense council for blackout preparations and emergency services. Officers elected for 1942 are Schumacher, Spiker, Weible, Krider, and Schworm. tribute paid to Paul J. Gnay for decades of service to Canton club and national auto groups.
Anthony Martinis aged 65 died in his car at his residence 901 Liberty Ave SE shortly after noon today. Police said death appears to be due to a heart attack as he had just left the garage.
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