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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1941

Page

3

Indictment Charges 14 Packers in Meat Price Scheme

United Press reports the U S anti trust division indicted 14 major meat packers 37 officers and the American Meat Institute for conspiring to fix prices and control profits. The scheme allegedly aimed to set 90 percent of U S meat prices through fraudulently framed cost bulletins and price scales harming farmers and consumers. The American Meat Institute disputed the charges claiming no law was violated.

United Press Chicago Government Anti-Trust Division American Meat Institute Department of Justice Antitrust Division Atty. Thurman Arnold Big Four Armour, Swift, Cudahy and Wilson Institute

Hat Firms and Union Officials Indicted in Army Hat Probe

A federal grand jury indicted 16 hat firms, 31 officers, a labor union, four locals and six union officials on charges of conspiring to fix prices for army field hats bought by the War Department. The AFL United Hatters union and locals in Philadelphia New York Chicago and St Louis are named. About 6 million field hats were ordered, with initial contracts for 2 million hats and bids in June and September. The indictment cites 21 of 46 June bids at 65 cents a hat and September bids up to 63 cents, with June meetings in New York to fix prices and quotas.

Associated Press Phladelphia War Department AFL United Hatters, Cap and Milliner Workers International Philadelphia New York Chicago St. Louis Kansas City

Aurelia Christea Chosen for County Declamation

Aurelia Christea daughter of Mr and Mrs Vasile Christea of 2323 22nd St NW has been selected to represent First Evangelical and Reformed church in the county Prince of Peace declamation. She attends McKinley High School.

Aurelia Christea Vasile Christea 22Nd St First Evangelical & Reformed Church Prince of Peace McKinley High School

Christmas Kettle Bells Ring Again in Canton

The Salvation Army launches its 40th consecutive kettle drive to raise funds for needy families and children during Christmas. Frank Stahl adds final touches to a tripod kettle stand as Adjt. Charles McCrae assists. The Canton corps began Feb 28 1901 under Ensign Schmearine and Lieut. Phillipson, with Legion and service clubs joining in recent years. A Salvationist in uniform will man the kettles with the familiar hand bell.

Canton Salvation Army Frank Stahl Army Adjt Charles McCrae Salvation Army Corps Ensign Schmearine Lieut Phillipson American Légion Salvationish

Railroads Say Cars Ready for Postwar Freight Surge

C Vernon Thomas of B and O told the Exchange Club that railroads can handle future freight demand due to better equipment and organization. He noted 100,000 extra cars ordered last year and plans for 140,000 in 1942 and 150,000 in 1943. He blamed 1917 storage use for congestion and cited ongoing cooperation to keep freight moving. Railroads now carry two thirds of U S freight and have moved defense materials at over 5,000 cars daily since last fall.

C. Vernon Thomas B. & O. Railroad Exchange Club Courtland Hotel Thomas Road Mr. Thomas Paul J. Paul

Russians Fight Back. Nazis Repulsed Across Front

Soviet dispatches report heavy German losses in Klin and Leningrad areas with 2,000 killed in each, and 5,000 more in broader front fighting. Pravda cites counterattacks from Volokolamsk Mozhaisk and Stalinogorsk as Germans fail to hold key positions northwest of Moscow and near Rostov. Sevastopol naval base threat grows as battles rage from Leningrad to Rostov.

Rostov Klin Leningrad Moscow Pravda Volokolamsk Mozhaisk Stalinogorsk Russia Crimean Sevastopol

More G. O. P. Leaders Join Bricker Drive

Republican leaders from eight southern Ohio counties joined seventh district GOP leaders in endorsing Gov. Bricker for a third term. The latest endorsement followed a party rally attended by Bricker. The seventh district vote was taken at a Springfield rally on Wednesday. Bricker did not formally announce his candidacy or mention it in his remarks last night.

United Press Ironton Ohio G.O.P Bricker Seventh District Springfield

War Economy topic set for Mt Union professor talk

Dr. W A Bohnstedt Mt Union college economist and historian will speak to the College International Relations club on December 2 about War Economy in Europe and America. Delegates who attended the Kent conference on November 8 will report on discussions there.

College Club Alliance Europe America W. A. Bohnstedt Mt. Union College College International Relations Club Kent

Prices Drive House on Un American Activities Bill

The special committee on un-American activities urged swift revision of the bill drawing a standing ovation from many members across parties. A tall blond Texan denounced Henderson administration officials, repeating charges of long affiliation with Communist groups. Rep. Thomas Canton voted yes. Thirteen Ohio congressmen supported the bill, with twelve Democrats and one Republican in favor. Eleven Ohioans, all Republicans, opposed it, while Rep. Bender of Cleveland was the sole Republican in support. Also voting for it were Claypool, Crosser, Davis, Harter, Holbrook, Hunter, Imhoff, Kirwan, Secrest, Sweeney, and Young. opposing were Baumhart, Bolton, Brown, Clevenger, Elston, Hess, Jenkins, Jones, McGregor, Smith, and Vorys.

House Committee On un-American Activities Henderson Thomas Canton Ohio

Tojo Warns Japan Won’t Negotiate If Pact Upheld

Premier Hideki Tojo on the anniversary of the Manchukuo Nanking declaration said the United States and Britain seek dominance of East Asia by dividing Asiatic peoples. He accused Chiang Kai-shek of bowing to British and American Communists and urged cleansing such practices from the region.

Japan United States China Hideki Tojo Britain East Asia Tojo Chiang Kai-shek

Returns From Tour Of East By Zion Church Pastor

Rev Tom B Homrighausen assistant pastor of Zion Lutheran church returned Friday from an auto trip through the east. He attended a session of congress while in Washington.

Tom B. Homrighausen Zion Lutheran Church East Homrighausen Congress Washington

Congress Faces Three Labor Bills In Push For Fair Law

In Washington on November 29, Congress wrestled with three major labor bills to curb strikes. The Labor Committee plan would empower a defense mediation board and allow government takeovers of plants as a last resort. The Naval Committee bill adds arbitration with penalties for noncompliance. Rep. Smith proposes freezing existing and closed shop arrangements and banning sympathy strikes and mass picketing.

Associated Press Washington Congress House Labor Committee National Defense Mediation Board Naval Committee Mediation Board Rep. Smith Virginia Boyecott John R. Steelman Arbitration Board New York

Ira A. Smith Renamed Plain Grange Leader

Ira A. Smith was reelected master of Plain Grange in Middlebranch. Officers named include Lloyd Colvin overseer and Mrs. John Fohl Jr. lecturer, with a full slate of officers and a forthcoming chicken dinner for members and guests on Saturday, Dec. 13.

Tra A. Smith Plain Grange Grange Hall Middlebranch Lloyd Colvin John Fohl Jr L. W. Dunwoody Lloyd Himes Cecil Smith Floyd Boettler James N. Norman Bernice Bradley Maxine Braswell Elizabeth Wise Mae Stoner C. C. Speelman L. H. Symes John A. Fohl Sr L. E. Wallace W. J. Pontius O. R. Keysen Wilbur Correll Almyra Pontius The Grange

Chicago Sun to Launch December 4 in Chicago

The new morning newspaper Chicago Sun will publish its first edition on Thursday December 4. It is owned by Marshall Field III and is announced by Silliman Evans.

Aon Ao Press Chicago

Common Pleas Court Items in Canton and Surroundings

Summary of cases in Canton common pleas including Katie S. Clark v Alliance Zone Cabs for 10000 in personal injuries and replevin actions involving Ohio China Wholesale and Jones Diner. Foreclosures include Home Owners Loan Corp. v Maggiore and Massillon Savings & Loan v Robert Being. Also Massillon bank suits and a theft report from Mrs. Clemmie Nickelson.

Common Pleas Court Katie S. Clark Alliance Alliance Zone Cabs, Inc Ohio China Wholesale Co Rex Ave J. Jones Jones Diner Clarendon Ave Home Owners Loan Corp Florence A. Maggiore Lawrence Rd Clarence Helmsoath Massillon M. Menendez Akron First National Bank C. H. Albright Massillon Savings & Loan Co Robert Being

Divorce petitions filed in multiple cases across city

Dorothy Hutchinson of 120 Raynolds SE sues Ernest F. Hutchinson of 1240 3rd St SE for extreme cruelty. Virginia Campbell of Hills sues Daleird Woodrow Campbell of Columbus for imprisonment. Grace O Bukey of 1318 3rd St NE sues Clarence Bukey. address not listed, extreme cruelty. Iva Welling of Steubenville sues Harry Welling of 1319 Tuscara W for gross neglect. Charles L. Plummer of 208 Hazlett Ave NW sues Katherine A. Plummer of 925 Clarendon Ave SW for gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Martha Ogle of 934 4th St NW sues George Ogle of 1516 Holland Ave SW for gross neglect.

Dorothy Hutchinson Raynolds Ernest F. Hutchinson 3Rd St Virginia Campbell Hills Daleird Woodrow Campbell Columbus Grace O. Bukey 3Rd St NE Clarence Bukey Iva Welling Steubenville Harry Welling Tuscara Charles L. Plummer Hazlett Ave Katherine A. Plummer Clarendon Ave Martha Ogle 4Th St NW George Ogle Holland Et SW

Marriage License Applications Listed

James W. Cope 21 of Alliance and Martha Counts 23 of Alliance. Bennie Blaine Angerer 24 of Navarre and Orpha Heinzeroth 22 of Navarre. Gilbert E. Fouse 46 of Hartville and Hilda M. Lorenz 35 of Schneider Road. Charles H. MacQuigg 26 of Columbus and Kathleen Abbott 24 of 127 32nd Street NW.

James W. Cope Alliance Martha Counts Bennie Blaine Angerer Navarre Orpha Heinzeroth Gilbert E. Fouse Hartville Hilda M. Lorenz Schneider Rd Charles H. MacQuigg Columbus Kathleen Abbott 32Nd St NW

Marriage Licenses Granted in Local County

Charles H. MacQuigg wed Kathleen Abbott while Charles A. Hoover joined Pauline Matejko. William H. Bream and Eileen McAnany Lucia Con Clapper and Concetta Calabretta. Nick Brooks with Mary Manos. Robert V. Guelich and Jane E. Schory. Raymond Blake and Teresa E. Mustacchio. Harold A. Adams and Wilma M. Wallace.

Charles H. MacQuigg Kathleen Abbott Charles A. Hoover Pauline Matejko William H. Bream Eileen McAnany Paul Daniel Clapper Concetta Calabretta Nick Brooks Mary Manos Robert V. Guelich Jane E. Schory Raymond Blake Teresa E. Mustacchio Harold A. Adams Wilma M. Wallace

Farm Bureau Heads At Rally

Ralph Varian president of Stark county Farm Bureau Guy A Morrow manager Miss Ber nice Cahall secretary and Le Roy Antram and Wilbur Fohl delegates attended the 23rd annual convention of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation held Thursday and Friday at Columbus.

Farm Bureau Ralph Varian Stark County Farm Bureau Guy A. Morrow Bernice Cahall LeRoy Antram Wilbur Fohl Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Columbus

Immediate Delivery On 1942 Chevrolet Cars and Trucks

Art Nims Chevrolet advertises ready delivery of 1942 Chevrolet cars and trucks. The dealer, branded as Your Friendly Chevrolet Dealer, is located at 730 Market Street Southwest.

Chevrolet Art Nims Chevrolet

Patient Taken Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs. Howard Fasmacht of 229 Market Ave S has been taken to her home from Bernhardt Convalescent Home.

Howard Fasmacht Market Ave S Bernhardt Convalescent Home

Custom Made Draperies Ad by Modern Furniture Co

Modern Furniture Co offers custom draperies with professional tailoring and installation. Contact phone 3-2330 for color selection, fabric samples, and measurements for window treatments and home decor.

Modern Furniture Co

Pre Advent Dance Tonight At Sacred Heart Church

Sacred Heart Catholic church hosts its annual pre Advent dance in Slovak hall at 1814 Henry Ave SW tonight. Music will be provided by Meltham's Orchestra of Youngstown.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Slovak Hall Henry Ave Meltham Youngstown

Personalized Christmas Cards Ad Preview

News Depot advertises personalized Christmas cards for holiday greetings at its 2nd Northwest location with a buy now call to action and promotional emphasis.

Buy News Depot Adv Hallmark Store

Woman Injured in Fall Taken to Mercy Hospital

Mrs. Nellie Fimple of 526 Smith Avenue NW was brought to Mercy hospital after suffering pelvis and rib fractures from a fall down cellar steps at her grandson O. W. Nelsons Rockford Ul home on Thanksgiving Day. Her daughter Mrs. Ethel Nelson accompanied her back.

Nellie Fimple Smith O. W. Nelson Rockford Mercy Hospital Ethel Nelson

Drive A Better Used Car

xMany fine bargains at J&J Mo tors Inc Cor 12th and Cherry NE.

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

Birth Announcements From Local Families

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cohen announce a son at 508 Hardingaf NE on November 27. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gage report a daughter at 1117 Deberget NW on November 27 Mercy. Mr. and Mrs. James W. Lalla announce a daughter at 1201 6th St NW. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McClain report a daughter at 1449 Willet Ave SE on November 28 Mercy. Mr. and Mrs. Brice Miller of Carrollton announce a son on November 28 Mercy. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Cohan of Massillon report a daughter on November 28. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Smith announce a daughter at 824 Walnut Ave NE. Mr. and Mrs. William Sciury announce a daughter at 1424 Harrison Ave SW on November 28 Mercy. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Garlock announce a daughter at 129 Smith Ave SW. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Saccucci announce a son at 917 6th St SE on November 28. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Fritch announce a daughter at 12335 Scoville Ave SW.

Charles Cohen Hardingaf NE Mercy Joseph Gage Deberget NW James W. Lallathin 6Th St NW Harvey McClain Willet Ave Brice Miller Carrollton Marvin Cohan Massillon Raymond Smith Walnut William Sciury Harrison Russell Garlock Smith Warren Saccucci 6Th St SE Emmett Fritch Scoville

Golden Lodge Calendar Meetings at 1234 Harrison

Golden lodge SWOC announces scheduled gatherings at 1234 Harrison. Sunday 9 30 a m department 136 10 inch mill 10 a m officers stewards and representatives. Wednesday 730 p m regular meeting. Saturday 8 p m party.

Golden Lodge SWOC Harrison

Gambling charges filed against Tony Lawrence and four men

Tony Lawrence aged 47 of 515 Belden Ave NE was arrested at his home Friday at 9 20 pm on a charge of permitting gambling. Four men were charged with gambling according to the vice squad report.

Tony Lawrence Belden Ave NE Vice Squad

Maloney Motor Co Promotes Used Car Confidence

The Maloney Motor Co located at 418 and 602 12th NE touts 26 years of square dealing in used car sales. The ad celebrates a long record of trustworthy service and invites customers to buy with confidence.

Maloney Motor Co

Union Local Dance Tonight in Canton Music Hall

Local 1448 of Canton Stamping and Enameling Co stages a dance tonight at 8 30 in Canton Music hall located at 810 Tuscaranas street E Mario Salito's orchestra will play bringing lively entertainment for union members and guests.

Union Canton Stamping & Enameling Co Canton Music Hall Tuscaranas

Overcoat theft reported at D. and E. restaurant

Harry Idoine of 1102 14th Street Northwest reported to police that his overcoat was stolen Friday noon at the D. and E. restaurant on Tuscarawas Street West.

Harry Idoine 14Th St NW Tuscarawas St W

Deserting from Coast Artillery Surrenders in Massillon

George Bouse aged 21 of 121 Ist at NE Massillon turned himself in at police headquarters Friday afternoon confessing he deserted from Battery A 68th Coast Artillery at Camp Edwards Mass. He is held for military authorities.

George Bouse Massillon Battery A 68Th Coast Artillery Camp Edwards Mass

Man suffers scalp lacerations after 3am fight on Mahoning Rd NE

George E. Johns age 30 of 2026 2nd St NE sustained scalp lacerations and facial contusions in a fight in the 1900 block of Mahoning Rd NE. He was taken to Mercy Hospital.

George E. Johns 2Nd St Mahoning Rd Mercy Hospital

Pepper Suffers Laceration In Fight

Lawrence Pepper aged 51 of 304 3rd st NE sustained a scalp laceration in a Friday night fight at 3rd st and Walnut age SE. He was treated at Mercy hospital and later arrested on an intoxication charge.

Lawrence Pepper 3Rd St NE 3Rd St Walnut Age SE Mercy Hospital

Girl Bitten by Dog at Home Receives Mercy Hospital Treatment

Gloria Cupples eight year old, of 718 Correll Avenue NE, was bitten on the left arm by her dog at home Friday at 6 p m, police report. She was treated at Mercy Hospital.

Gloria Cupples Correll Ave Mercy Hospital

Barbering Without License Leads to Fine

Abilio De Miranda a 25 year old resident of 951 Carnahan Ave NE was fined 25 dollars and costs in municipal court on a warrant charge for barbering without a license. He was arrested Friday on the warrant and appeared in court Friday morning.

Abilio de Miranda, Negro Carnahan Ave

Traffic Bureau Summonses For Traffic Violations

Samuel C. Mitchell of 218 14th st NW summoned on a charge of disregarding a signal light. Harold A Wolford RD 1 Magnolia, Ord Watson Jr. 1227 13th st NW, and Leo G. Dennison RD 1 Medina summoned on charges of disregarding stop signs.

Traffic Bureau Samuel C. Mitchell 14Th St NW Harold A Wolford Magnolia Ord Watson Jr 13Th St NW Leo G. Dennison Medina

US faces possible attack and Japan policy debate

Washington braces for potential aggression as Senate Foreign Relations figures debate U S responses in the Far East. Connally says the United States might shield rights if Japan invades Thailand while George notes Japan may push toward war or adjust with the United States and Britain. Roosevelt travels to Warm Springs amid speculation on diplomacy and the future of Tokyo talks.

Connally Texas Senate Foreign Relations Committee Japan Thailand United States U. S Sen. George Georgia Far East Great Britain Roosevelt Hull Pacific Tokyo Greater East Asia Warm Springs White House

US Gunboats Leave Yangtze Amid Asia Tensions

Reports from Shanghai say 70 Japanese troop transports headed toward Hainan or French Indochina, carrying over 22,000 soldiers with full campaign gear. Two of four US gunboats on the Yangtze set sail from Shanghai, their gunwales up, as Manila speculation rises. Tokyo radio rails against the United States, calling it responsible for the looming crisis.

U. S Yangtze Shanghai Hainan Island Indo- China Yangtze River Manila Tokyo United States

Water grant hinges on action for Sandy Creek project

Mr Havens warned the $740 400 government grant could be withdrawn unless swift steps fix Canton’s water supply. Engineers favor Sandy Creek as the only permanent source, with completion possible a year after start and plant capable of removing impurities. Canton’s daily demand projected at 37 million gallons, rising toward 50 million in about five decades. Councilman Earl Smith vows to report at the next council meeting.

Middlebranch Tuscarawas River Nimishillen Creek Sugar Creek Sandy Creek Clifford Maratta City Water Commission Havens Ben Schuman Canton

Banquet Honors Wooster Patrol Leaders and Guests

About 125 Wooster and Wayne county officials and guests attended a dinner in Wooster to welcome four state highway patrolmen at the new patrol station. Col. Layn Black of Columbus spoke on patrol growth and highway safety. Sherlock Evans served as toastmaster and entertainment was provided by Sherman Roney. The station opened last week under Corp. A. B. Cook, formerly of the Massillon barracks.

Wooster Wayne County Wooster Board of Trade Layn Black Columbus Sherlock Evans Stark County Sherman Roney Massillon Corp. A. B. Cook Massillon Barracks

Court Suspends Permits of Four

Driving rights of four motorists were suspended by Judge James A. Bowman for 10 days to six months on traffic charges. Individuals include Jacob J. Friend fined 50 dollars with six months’ license suspension for driving under the influence, and Wirt O. Whipkey, Gene J. Bennett each fined 25 dollars with 30 days’ suspension for reckless driving. Others faced smaller fines and suspensions for various offenses. several charges were dismissed or partially reduced.

James A. Bowman Jacob J. Friend Tuscarawas St Wirt O. Whipkey Unionport Gene J. Bennett Washington, D. C Kenneth M. Walker Minerva Edgar T. Smith Maywood Lency Brown Lincoln Way Massillon Maynard Shoemaker Barberton Russell Keney Clarendon Ave Leonard Bretz Kennett John G. Seman Clark Ave Milton Zickhe 6Th St Albert Shultz 17Th St Buel Hall Negro N. Webb St Alliance Keene O. Marstrell Frieda Wyermiller RD 1 Antoinette Zahachevski Cleveland Ave

Woman, 21, Victim of Assault in Home

Police investigate second assault in two days after a 21 year old housewife was raped in her northeast city home on Friday at 11 50 PM. A 19 year old woman escaped an attempted attack nearby earlier. The suspect, described as 35, 6 feet, 175 pounds, with dirty brown hair, wore a brown checked sweater and cap.

Harrisburg Rd Mercy Hospital

Frustrated Justice in Bucyrus Woman Justice Seeks Ceremony

In Bucyrus on November 29, a female justice of the peace, after four years in office, laments that she may never be asked to perform a marriage ceremony, her sole ambition in her official role.

Bucyrus Ohio

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