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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1942
Page
14
Stark county ranked among 13 Ohio counties with the largest weekly gains in unrationed goods sales for the week ending January 17, state treasurer Don H. Ebright announced. He said no detailed figures were released, but tax returns show Ohioans buying large amounts of food and clothing in anticipation of wartime shortages.
State Treasurer Don H. Ebright ordered the weekly sales tax reports discontinued, reducing paper use by more than three tons and saving about 1800 dollars annually. Reports will now be issued monthly except to newspapers and press services. Revenues for the week ended Jan 17 totaled 2,163,944 dollars, with gains in several counties and mixed results across tax categories.
WOOSTER Jan 29 Paul Stair West Salem Republican and Francis Besancon Wooster Democrat were appointed by Judge Walter J Mougey as jury commissioners for Wayne county in 1942 Retiring commissioners are Simon Brenner Wooster and William Deibel Doylestown.
The Associated Press reports Ohio farmers plan a 10 percent increase in sugar beet production driven by patriotism and higher prices. National production is forecast up 16 percent from 1940 figures. Ohio produced 45 000 tons and the U S 1 761 000 tons in 1940. Per capita sugar use may drop to about 70 pounds in 1942 from 114 last year.
The Stark County Dairy Products association led by Oscar Barkey says Canton and Massillon milk deliveries will shift to an every other day schedule starting Sunday to conserve trucks tires gasoline and other materials. The plan follows a statewide effort by the Ohio Milk Distributors association and relies on current refrigeration and pasteurization. Milkmen will deliver after 7 30 a m and collect empties on the same trip with no special deliveries.
The article notes Nazi submarine attacks off the Atlantic coast have reached at least ten vessels since January 14, including the tanker Malay which reached port after damage. The Pan Maine is not confirmed sunk as of navy statements. Survivors from the Francis E Powell totaled 29 with four dead or missing.
Nine men under Corp. H. W. Anderson will patrol 30 square miles of Trumbull Mahoning and Ashtabula counties from a new state highway patrol substation opened here last night with ceremonies attended by Col. Lynn Black state superintendent.
Massillon municipal court heard two traffic cases. Leslie H. Toot, 34, of 825 August Akron pleaded guilty to reckless driving, fined 25 dollars plus costs, and had driving rights suspended for five days. James L. McDew, 24, African American, of 848 Tremont Ave SE pleaded not guilty to the same charge, with trial set for Friday at 2 p.m.
Sarah E. Dretke of Massillon filed a common pleas court suit against the county commissioners seeking $15,000 in damages for personal injuries. She alleges that planks laid over a ditch on Elizabeth Ave in the Reed urban Genoa sanitary sewer district shifted when she walked on them last February, causing her to fall.
Carmen De Fogie, long time with the Albert Pick hotel system, is appointed catering manager at the Belden hotel. Larry Combs, Belden manager, announced the change today.
War production officials plan drastic cuts across hobbies and leisure items from fish hooks to musical instruments. Fishing gear, tennis and golf equipment, and gasoline refining may be restricted as steel and other materials are diverted to the military. Piano and organ production could fall 50 to 75 percent, with horns, drums, and brass instruments hit by shortages of nickel copper and brass. amateur musicians will face dwindling supplies and higher costs as juke boxes and slot machine production halts.
Local and out of town groups laid wreaths at the McKinley monument tomb in Canton marking the birthday brief observances. Gen Charles Dick, Akron, a former Hanna successor, spoke as the surviving Eighth Ohio veteran, with Kinley relatives and civic clubs meeting at Courtland for a joint luncheon.
The House marked the 99th anniversary of William McKinley's birth with a memorial tribute. Representative William Thom of Canton, who served the same district as McKinley, recalled his six terms in the House.
The Luzon invasion fleet failed to seize Java margins, a sharp Allied setback with estimates of 35 000 Japanese losses and up to 150 000 men and 65 ships escaping. The loss buys time for Allied forces in the South Pacific as Roosevelt and Churchill unveil fresh blows. In the Philippines MacArthur’s forces hold on Bat an while Subic Bay receives reinforcements for the 14th Japanese Army.
Last year long distance calls to Washington surged by 83 percent compared with 1940, reflecting growing intercity communication demand and shifting patterns in national dialing.
At 10 30 p m Wednesday Paul C Rogers 19 of 230 Cherry ave NE and Edward F Jellel 19 of 1022 Rowland ave NE collided at Route 43 and Belden area SE. All four injured were taken to Mercy hospital. Jellel's car struck first and three passengers in his vehicle and Mavis Hughes remained hospitalized with injuries. Local deputies detailed the crash and aid given. The report also notes unrelated World War II combat actions near Singapore and Endau with British destroyers sinking a Japanese destroyer and fortifications being set up to defend Singapore Island.
Archie Sadler, 32, of 1011 Dan al SE, sustained contusions to the left shoulder and right knee and head abrasions after being struck by a car on Route 8 south of Canton at 8 p m Wednesday. Driver Joe Wenski of 2421 Mahoning rd NE said he did not see Sadler until too late to avoid impact. Sadler was taken to Mercy hospital where he was treated and discharged.
Helen J Bollinger 35 of RD 4 faces a driving charge for failing to yield at lithst and Mahoning rd NE after a collision with Patrolman Christ on a motorcycle and another car driven by Emanuel Pappadakes 1322 Cherry ave NE. Jack R Cowie Jr 19 of 318 Raynolds SW was charged with disregarding a stop sign at Nava rre rd and Prospect Ave SW following a traffic collision.
The report declares a full scale invasion of Java, home to Dutch East Indies command in the Pacific, while British and Japanese forces clash on the Malay front. Tokyo broadcasts claim Japanese troops near Jo hore strait and press on mechanized British units in coastal marshes as air forces contend for air superiority.
A practical guide urges a regular lamp care routine including dusting shades and washing bulbs to save money and improve illumination. Wash bulbs with soap and water, avoid getting the metal connection wet, and dry thoroughly before reassembly.
Robert Collins and Dale Bisk, Greensburg Pennsylvania youths, are jailed in Wooster after Deputy Martin Tyrrell arrested them for stealing an automobile in Chicago. Officials say they admitted the theft.
In a major U S laboratory effort, researchers expose fruit trees to powerful X rays to enhance fruit quality. Scientists monitor growth, yield and resilience, hoping to advance agricultural data and practical orchard results.
The War Department announced posthumous awarding of the Congressional Medal of Honor to Second Lieutenant Alexander R. Nininger Jr. for conspicuous gallantry on January 12 at the Batan Peninsula. The decoration, first authorized since the war began, was recommended by General Douglas MacArthur and honors his actions with Philippine Scouts.
Patents issued cover methods to produce leather and cork substitutes from nylon. The announcements indicate new processes enabling durable, flexible alternatives for goods traditionally made from animal hide and natural cork, expanding material options for manufacturers.
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