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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1941

Page

8

Stock Market Brisk but Wary Amid War Tensions

Worries over possible war with Japan and tax selling dampen stocks in brisk trading. About 400,000 shares changed hands, with mixed results as leaders held or edged lower. Optimists cite dividends and a potential rally if international tensions ease. Notable declines in American Telephone and others contrasted with gains in Standard Oil of New Jersey and Montgomery Ward among others. Federal Reserve survey shows department store sales up about 11 percent week ended Nov 22, while October wholesalers distribution rose 34 percent over 1940.

Associated Press New York Japan Nippon American Telephone U. S. Steel Bethlehem General Motors Chrysler United Aircraft Southern Pacific Philip Morris Kennecott Westinghouse Allied Chemical Standard Oil of New Jersey Texas Co Consolidated Aircraft North American Aviation Montgomery Ward Goodyear Woolworth Dow Chemical Johns Manville Southern Railway Santa Fe Federal Reserve Board Department of Commerce United States

Produce and Provisions and Buyer’s Guide

Prices on butter and eggs shifted at local markets while general quotations held steady. Butter rose by half a cent at wholesale and creameries quoted tub butter at 36 to 42 cents with second grade at 36 cents. Poultry and produce items across multiple categories were listed with varied per unit pricing for vegetables, fruits, and seeds.

Graber Milling Canton Pure Milk Co Tub Creamery Paul Overholt Pure Milk Co Canton Poultry Steiner-Hitz Florida Sikikbb Mumont Seed Co Kansas Michigan Ohio

Wool quotations report from Boston market

The Boston wool market was mostly quiet with few inquiries for fine territory wools. Sales consisted mainly of small lots to fill on hand stocks along with occasional graded Ohio fleeces sold at 50 5kc in the grease.

Boston United States Agricultural Department Ohio

Livestock Prices From Chicago Market Report

Hogs 5,500 steady with top $10.15 and bulk $9.75-10.10. Cattle 500 steady with beef steers $11.50-12.75 and cows $6.75-8.50. Sheep 3,300 steady with lambs $11.25-11.45. Potatoes market ranges across several varieties and weights with U. S. 1 russet Burbanks from Idaho $2.75-2.85. Perishables include turnips 20-60c per unit and watercress $1 per peck.

Hy International News Service Chicago U. S Burbanks Idaho Maine New York Ohio Pennsylvania Bakers

Market Report From Pittsburgh Livestock Sale

Ky United Press reports Pittsburgh market prices for cattle hogs and sheep. Cattle ranges include steers and heifers from good to choice up to 12 per hundred, cows and bulls varied, grass fed and canner categories listed. Hogs show steady prices across weight classes from 100 to 290 pounds. Sheep and calves also listed with ranges for lambs ewes wethers and calves.

United Press Pittsburgh

Prices Irregular in Butter Eggs Poultry and Ohio Produce

International News Service reports steady market for butter extras and eggs with current receipts. Live poultry prices vary by breed and weight, while turkey markets show two-sided trends. Homegrown Ohio produce lists ranges for apples celery lettuce mushrooms and more with varying per unit prices.

Y International News Service Cleveland U. S Ohio Hubbard

Poultry and dairy prices in Pittsburgh market report

International News Service notes poultry steady with heavy hens 20 22 cents and other breeds listed. Butter prices ease with a 92 score at 33 3 4 cents, 89 score 33 1 2, eggs steady with nearby receipts 37 cents and white standards 30 to 40 cents.

International News Service Pittsburgh Chicago

Chicago dairy and egg market prices on Nov 29

Butter trading at 7 660 tubes with slight gains across grades. Eggs moved 34 1 2 to 37 for fresh extra firsts with current receipts at 34 1 2 and dirties at 29 1 2. Live poultry market closed.

Grain quotations Toledo grain values Nov 29

Toledo market notes record Friday grain prices with two red wheat at 1.11 and 1-2-1.12, two yellow corn at 71 1-2 cents, two white oats at 50-51 1-2 cents, and two yellow soy beans at 1.52 1-2 dollars.

United Press Toledo

Wheat Leads Sharp Early Grain Rally On Price Bill Hints

By the Associated Press in Chicago on November 29, wheat led a sharp advance in grain prices with gains up to about two cents per bushel. Traders cited price control bill modifications and higher farm price parity figures as key factors. December contracts opened 3 4 2 cents higher around 1.14 1 2 dollars per bushel, later holding near that range. Corn rose 3 8 7 8 cents with December around 75 5 8 to 1 2 1 5 8, soybeans up 7 8 1 5 8 with December up 1 2 to 5 8.

Associated Press Chicago House

Government Ledger Shows Budget Deficit and Debt Totals

United Press reports government expenses through November 27 total 8.86 billion with receipts of 2.92 billion, leaving a net deficit of 5.88 billion. Cash and working balances stand at 2.28 billion and 1.52 billion, with public debt at 54.89 billion and gold reserve at 22.78 billion.

United Pres Washington

Auto overturns and bursts into flames in Nelsonville

An automobile driven by Robert E. Sickles of Columbus rolled over four times on a Nelsonville street yesterday and burst into flames after landing right side up. Sickles suffered only a slight cut over the eye.

Auto Cuts Nelsonville Robert E. Sickles Columbus Sickles

4-H Club Livestock Judged in Chicago

America s finest livestock entered the 42nd International Livestock exposition in Chicago with over 700 head of beef swine and sheep from 4-H clubs. During eight days about 12 000 head will compete, stocksmen hopeful for a prosperous year. steer division records show 1037 head exhibited.

United Press Chicago America The International

Treasury to reduce sale of 91 day bills

The Treasury will cut weekly 91 day bill sales from 200 million to 150 million starting December 10. Next week the 200 million series ends with 100 million borrowed as 100 million of due bills are paid. Over six weeks, 100 million of bills mature weekly while sales total 150 million, yielding a net borrowing of 50 million each week.

Associated Press Washington Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau Treasury

Alliance Christmas clubs share $150000 dividends

In Alliance on November 29 members of 4500 Christmas savings clubs will share in 150000 dollars in dividends this year. The sum surpasses last year's 115000 dollars and is the highest in recent years. Clubs are sponsored by First National Bank City Savings Bank and Mt Union Bank.

Houreau Alliance First National City Savings Mt. Union Banks

Two Pedestrians Injured In City Car Crash

Four people were hurt in a city traffic incident Friday night. Pedestrians John Williams and his wife Alice Williams suffered fractures while a driver, Joseph M. Crone, was arrested for illegal operation and leaving the scene. A teen bicyclist, Louis Moczek, was treated for hip contusions after a separate hit run by Anthony M. Julian. A revival program, Win Canton For Christ, launches Friday at Canton Baptist Tabernacle led by Rev. Henry H. Savage of Pontiac Michigan.

John Williams Willettave SE Naval Ordnance Plant Alice Williams E. W. Crawford C. E. LeMasters Louis Moczek Market Ave S Anthony M. Julian 10Th St Market Ave 8Th St Julian Mercy Hospital Henry H. Savage Canton Baptist Tabernacle Savage First Baptist Church Pontiac, Mich Canton Bible Class

Child struck by car injures forehead and knees

Gene Sparks five years old from 1308 Second Street NE suffered forehead contusions and knee abrasions after running into a car driven by Walter Haach of 1823 14th Street SE at 2nd Street and Young Avenue NE. Haach took the girl to a physician. Police also report driving without a license for Josephine Turowski, 26, of 1517 Lippert Road NE after an accident at 12th Street Market area. Leslie Hosler, 20, of 514 Arlington Avenue NW was arrested for disregarding a stop sign at 3rd Street and High Avenue NW. Deputy sheriffs arrested James S. Draker, 24, of Minerva on Route 30 East of Canton for passing a school bus unloading passengers.

Gene Sparks 2Nd St Walter F. Haach 14Th St Young Ave Haach Josephine Turowski Lippert Rd 12Th Stand Market N. Leslie Hosler Arlington Ave NW 3Rd St High Ave NW James S. Draker Minerva Canton

List of certificate holders withheld in Wickwire case

New York November 29 Supreme Court Justice Isidor Was servogel denied Friday the application of a committee of stockholders of Wickwire Spencer Steel Co for an order compelling the concern to furnish a complete list of certificate holders. The action followed directors rejection of a purchase offer by Republic Steel Corp based on quick assets. Wickwire Spencer, maker of wire springs and steel specialties, operates plants in Worcester Palmer and Clinton Massachusetts and Buffalo New York.

Associated Press New York Supreme Court Isidor Wasservogel Wickwire Spencer Steel Co Wickwire’ Spencer Republic Steel Corp Republic Wickwire Worcester Palmer Clinton Mass Buffalo

Price Janson Named to Arbitration Panel

Canton attorney Price Janson has been named to the national panel of arbitrators for the American Arbitration Association. The appointment was announced by New York president Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney. Janson, with Harter Janson Allman, is Ohio State University Law School graduate and member of the Ohio and American Bar associations. The nonprofit AAA, with offices in 31 cities and a staff of over 8,000, seeks to speed settlements of industrial and commercial disputes. Henry W. Harter, Janson’s partner, is also a member.

Price Janson Canton American Arbitration Association Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney New York Harter, Janson & Allman Janson Ohio State University Law School Ohio Bar Association American Bar Association The Henry W. Harter

Lightning Strikes Thrice at Port Arthur School

In Port Arthur Texas lightning struck Webster school chimney three times in six months confirming a rare pattern. Local officials report the direct hits as a notable hazard and remind residents of protective measures as scho ol property officials assess damage and plan repairs.

Port Arthur Tex Webster School

Additional Church Notes Public events at Trinity Lutheran continued.

A Sunday 7 30 p m thankoffering service in the chapel features a skit by the Dramatic club. Luther league meets 6 30 p m with Youth choir rehearsal Monday 4 p m. Dramatic club meets 7 30 p m Tuesday. Members and leaders include Mrs E J March 717 14th st NW entertaining Lydia Perry Missionary Society Tuesday 7 30 p m with Miss Elda Piero and Misa Ethel Lutz as program leaders. An all day quilting Wednesday by Ladies Aid. Cenchrean Bible class dinner Wednesday 6 p m in church parlors. Miller Dill Missionary group meets Thursday at Mrs L L Landauer 1145 Spring Ave NE. Confirmation class Saturday 1 m m by junior department. Cast list Ruby Gibson Doris Dysle Robert Merryman Omar Givler William Blasiman. Mrs Lloyd Himes pageant chair and Mrs Dwight Gibson primary dept superintendent direct. Mrs Mary Kuehner organ. Miss Violet Braswell Miss Freda Metzgar music. Bank offering boxes plus regular offering support India mission. “One Hundred Years in India” topic for Zion Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society Tuesday 7 30 p m led by Mrs James O Neel. Christ mas carols and prayers by pastors Besch and Hominghausen. Ladies Aid semi annual rally Wednesday 2 4 p m with Rev and Mrs Besch. Church vestry meets Wednesday night. nominating committee reports. Christian Education classes meet Saturday morning.

Trinity Lutheran Trinity Lutheran Church Dramatic Club Luther League E. J. March 14Th St NW Lydia Perry Elda Piero Misa Ethel Lutz Ladies Aid Society Miller - Dill Missionary Group L. L. Landauer Spring Ave Ruby Gibson Doris Dysle Robert Merryman Omar Givler William Blasiman Lloyd Himes Ladies Aid Dwight Gibson Mary Kuehner Violet Braswell Freda Metzgar India Women’s Missionary Society of Zion Lutheran Church James O. Neel Charles D. Besch Tom B. Hominghausen Besch Wayne Few Albert Mallonn Roy Schaedler

Missionary service announced at Bethany Evangelical Church

Rev and Mrs Woodford Taylor of the National Holiness Missionary Society in China will speak at the annual bank offering service of the Women's Missionary Society Sunday at 7 30 p m in Bethany Evangelical Church Miss Esther Williams and Richard Miller will furnish music Young People's Missionary circle Mission band and Little Herald departments will also participate in the service.

Woodford Taylor National Holiness Missionary Society China Women’s Missionary Society Bethany Evangelical Church Esther Williams Richard Miller Young People’s Missionary Circle Mission Band Little Herald

Thanksgiving services at Trinity Church in Canton area

Thanksgiving communion observed Sunday at 10 30 a m in Trinity Evangelical and Reformed church Rev H Nevin Kerst preaches Do Americans At Heart Love the Church A pledge gathering day Reception of members and baptism of children Trinity quartet and full chorus provide music Youth Fellowship to Canton district meeting in Louisville Reformed church Kerst and Trinity quartet broadcast at 4 p m on WHBC December consistory meeting Tuesday 730 p m Womens Missionary society dessert lunch Wednesday 130 p m Annual officer election Midweek service Thursday 730 p m topic Jesus and the Fatherhood of God Mrs Kerst class Christmas party Friday night chaired by Mrs O G Wilson

Trinity Evangelical and Reformed Church H. Nevin Kerst Trinity Quartet Youth Fellowship Canton District Louisville Reformed Church Kerst WHBC Women's Missionary Society Jesus God

Advent Sermon Titled Jesus Virgin Born At Martin Luther

Rev O C Mees to deliver Advent sermon Jesus Virgin Born Our Lord at Martin Luther church during both 9 and 11 15 a m services Sunday. Church council meets Tuesday 7 45 p m, charity class Tuesday 7 30 p m in the annex, Luther league Wednesday 7 30 p m, and Ladies Missionary Society Thursday 2 p m in the annex.

Martin Luther Mees O. C. Mees Jesus Martin Luther Church Church Council Luther League Ladies Missionary Society

Four Square Gospel to Host Evening Evangelist Revival

Evangelist Olive Hughes will conduct nightly services at 7 45 in the Four Square Gospel starting Sunday except Saturday. Special music will be offered each night. A skit titled The First Thanksgiving Day will be performed by church youths at the opening session Sunday night. Rev H D Haney and wife are pastors.

Olive Hughes H. D. Haney

Dr F G Smith to Speak on Daniel and the Revelation at Eleventh Street Church

Dr F G Smith author of religious works and former Gospel Trumpet editor will lecture on Daniel and the Revelation beginning Sunday night at the Eleventh Street Church of God. Rev Warren C Roark pastor will preach on Eight Human Traits for Christian Personality at Sunday morning services and copies of the sermon will be distributed.

F. G. Smith Church of God Daniel Eleventh Street Church of God Warren C. Roark

Thankoffering Service Set at Middlebranch Church

Middlebranch Holy Trinity Lutheran church holds a special thankoffering service at 10 40 a m Sunday replacing the regular morning worship. Two plays and special music will frame the program. Senior department presents First the Blade with Mrs Edwin Kurzen, Mrs Nick Yuga, Miss Alice Bell, and Miss Imogene Booth. Alice in Thankoffering Land is also featured.

Middlebranch Church Middlebranch Holy Trinity Lutheran Church The Blade Edwin Kurzen Nick Yuga Alice Bell Imogene Booth Alice

First Presbyterian turkey dinner and Christmas musicale

The First Presbyterian church hosts its annual turkey dinner on Wednesday at 6 30 p m with Mrs J W McGlashan as chair. The service league runs a bake sale and the Mothers class oversees the apron booth. A Christmas musicale follows featuring Blair Stewart and Mrs George DuPont, Canton Symphony Orchestra. The event continues Thursday at 7 30 p m.

First Presbyterian Church J. W. McGlashan Service League Blair Stewart George DuPont Canton Symphony Orchestra

Advent Realities and Limping Christians Featured in Local Services

Rev. R W Blemker speaks on Advent Realities at First Evangelical and Reformed Church for the First Sunday of Advent. Choir sings My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord. Rev Robert Hegnauer of Roberts ville speaks on Limping Christians at evening services. A trio sings Father in Heaven. Canton district Youth Fellowship meets Sunday at Louisville Evangelical and Reformed Church with church youth participating.

R. W. Blemker First Evangelical and Reformed Church Robert Hegnauer Robertsville Virgil Hinton Darell Weaver William G. Walker Jr Father Canton Louisville Evangelical and Reformed Church

Wilhelm Circle 15th Anniversary Event Observed

Wilhelm Circle of the First United Brethren Women’s Missionary Society marks its 15th anniversary with a covered dish dinner at 6 30 p m in the church. A program honors past officers with speaker Mrs Belle Fritz of Louisville honorary president of United Brethren branch societies. Rev G B Wetherbee’s sermons Sunday are Life Beauty and Fruitfulness at 10 15 a m and Enough and to Spare at 7 30 p m.

Wilhelm Circle Otterbein Guild W. E. Putman

Turkey Supper and Bazaar at Calvary Presbyterian

Calvary Presbyterian will host a turkey supper and annual bazaar in the community hall Thursday from 5 to 7 p m, with a noon soup and baked goods sale Wednesday. Pioneers meet Sunday at 2 p m Dolores Humes and Faye Kohler lead. Junior choir 3 p m. Fireside discussion 8 15 p m in the manse. Barker auxiliary hosts Monday 7 30 p m with speakers and readings by Mary Jane Rolen and others. Westminster guild meets Tuesday 7 30 p m at Mrs. Gail Walters home. Women s Missionary society entertained Friday at 2 p m.

Women's Missionary Society of Calvary Presbyterian Church Dolores Humes Faye Kohler Manse H. E. Reynolds 18Th St NW Barker D. W. Merrell Mary Jane Rolen J. W. Butler Mary Day G. D. Hissom L. C. Johnson E. H. Krauskopf

Art's Role in World Gains Highlighted by Rotary

Grant A. Waddle of Sandusky told Rotary club members at the Onesto hotel luncheon that nearly every global advance stems from drawing or coloring work. He said three patrons—church, state, and now business—drive progress and that manufacturers rely on art to sell products. He noted auto makers previously learned artful presentation boosts appeal and cited student artworks from Canton and other high schools as evidence of rising American artistry.

Grant A. Waddle Sandusky American Crayon Co Rotary Club Onesto Hotel Waddle Weddle America Canton James Ink

Private firm outbids US in silver market surge

Handy & Harman bullion dealers lifted the price to 35 1 8 cents an ounce, the first rise since June 17, 1949, as a free market case outbid the government’s 35 cent official buying rate reaffirmed by the Treasury.

Associated Press New York United States Handy & Harman Treasury

Robbery at Blue Bird Open Air Theater Near Union Town

E. A. Ballou reported to the sheriff that a man wearing a fake mustache robbed him of 16 dollars at the Blue Bird open air theater on Route 8. The assailant approached the concession stand at 10 25 p m, demanded surrender, struck Ballou, took his wallet, and fled north on Route 8 in a parked car.

E. A. Ballou Sheriff's Office Blue Bird Uniontown Route 8

OPM Opens Toledo Field Office for Defense Work

The opening of an additional field office at Toledo by the OPM distribution division widens access for qualified manufacturers to secure defense work. This brings the total number of such offices to 73 nationwide.

OPM Washington Toledo

Evening talk at Barker home to feature Mrs Wade Shirk

A reception is planned at p m in the home of Mrs. John B. Barker at 1553 Shorhave Northwest with Mrs. Wade Shirk as speaker. Assisting hostess will be Mrs. Oma H. Dando.

P. m John B. Barker Shorhave Wade Shirk Oma H. Dando

Burgettstown Service Led by Karl Gooseman Group

Karl E. Gooseman superintendent of Goodwill Union mission leads a union service Sunday in Burgettstown Pennsylvania with a mission group. The Gideons oversee Sunday night services. Canton members provide special music testimonies and messages. Christian Companionship club youth meet Tuesday at 7 pm. Mrs H Pickens previews the International Sunday school lesson Thursday at 7 45 pm. Mission devotions broadcast daily at ? a m on WHBC.

Karl E. Gooseman Burgettstown Goodwill Union Mission Gideons Canton Christian Companionship Club H. Pickens WHBC

Glory Of Worship Topic At First U P Church

Rev. Walter R. Young speaks on The Glory of Worship Sunday at 10 30 a m in First United Presbyterian church. Junior sermon The Gospel Rainbow. Floyd Kirkpatrick leads U P C U meeting. Elders meeting Monday night. Women’s Missionary society Tuesday afternoon. Mrs L A Buchman reviews The Self You Have to Live With. Mrs F W Looman hosts aided by Mrs George Wiles. Women invited. Trustees meet Tuesday night. Midweek services and Bible study Wednesday. Young People choir rehearsal Thursday night. Forum class dinner Saturday at Sue Ming’s restaurant.

Walter R. Young First United Presbyterian Church Floyd Kirkpatrick Women's Missionary Society L. A. Buchman F. W. Looman George Wiles Young People’s Choir Forum Sue Ming

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