03 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1938
Page
1
The piece surveys debates among government officials and economists on monetary policy and devaluation. It notes divisions over potential measures, the impact on debt limits, and partisan jockeying for committee control. It cites liberal critics, industry concerns, and foreign trade tensions shaping policy.
December 3 forecast reports light snow and wet conditions with rain. Warmer tonight with unsettled wind and temperatures around freezing across Hampshire.
The New Hampshire Older Boys' Conference continues sessions this afternoon with several meetings and a closing program set for tomorrow at 3 20. Morning devotions at South church featured Rev. Harold Metzner as speaker on To Be or Not to Be, with singing by Oscar Fl Well and others.
AP reports the major espionage trial closed in New York after convictions for selling U S military information to Nazi Germany. Judge John Knox noted public resentment toward the government as a principal outcome. Sentences: Johanna Hofman 27 four years Otto Voss 38 six years Erichy Glaser 28 two years Guenther Rulmrich 27 two years.
Dedham reports a 33 year old man crushed between two cars while pushing a stalled vehicle. In Boston, jewelry worth 24000 dollars disappears from Mrs Rosamond Dean Snow's Beacon Hill apartment during a concert. In Lexington, 14 year old Alton Richards escapes a fatal bicycle collision with 15 year old Gustave Johnson, Johnson dies. Cambridge notes a 93 year old grandmother rescued from danger as residents flee freezing rooms. In Wallingford two young brothers Rollin Beau mier aged 10 and Robert 4 die when a sled is run over by a bus.
In Boston on December 3, under formal ceremony with about seven thousand guests, Sally Poor Clark aged 18 married George X. McLanahan aged 25 from New York and Watch Hill Rhode Island, a social register figure. The ecclesiastical service occurred at Emmanuel church Back Bay, led by Rev. Grant Noble of Williamsburg and assisted by Rev. Phillips E. Osgood of Emmanuel church.
The Scabbard and Blade military ball at the University of New Hampshire drew local guests from several fraternities. Lillian Robinson, Mary Larson, Constance Hatch, Priscilla Emery, Beverly Rowell, Harold Currier, Betty Donovan Lambde, Helen Wendel, Winer Doyle, Jean Harvey, Sylvia Blankenburg, Doris Greenaway, Dorothy Ferry, Priscilla Warren and others attended with chaperons Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Randall.
The Marine guard at the Navy Yard Barracks will meet the York A. C. in York tonight in a basketball game postponed from Friday night.
A quiet New York market saw limited demand with only a handful of special stocks drawing interest. Transfers over two hours totaled about 350,000 shares as most leaders showed little appetite amid a largely uneventful session.
The Judson Crass of Nashua challenges the Friendly class of Portsmouth who accepts. Tomorrow the battle for increased membership honors begins. The Portsmouth class at Hanover Street Church from 9.45 to 10.45 a m will host a lively program for all men. Both classes are interdenominational.
The Mechanics Fire Society held its annual meeting at the Rockingham Hotel Friday evening with host William Conlon. Guests included Harry Roberts Laurence G Peyser Thomas Quinn A J Rawe William C Watton Jr Willard Drake Leon Robinson and Harold Bates of Newton. Elected officers were President Harry E Philbrook Clerk Albert R Junkins Wardens John G Parsons Fred H Ward and G Fred Drew. Mr Junkins has served as clerk for 52 years.
The Philathea Class of the Methodist Church held its regnar meeting in the vestry Friday evening. Officers elected for the year include President Mrs. Winniefred Hoskins Vice President Mrs. Lavinia Nichol Secretary Mrs. Ethel Riley Treasurer Mrs. Mildred Bickford Press correspondent Mrs. Lillian Marshall. Baskets were sent to needy families at Thanksgiving and plans were made to repeat Christmas charity. Each attendee brought a 10-cent gift auctioned for a neat sum. Informal social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs. Jessie Marr Mrs. Mary Marriner and Mrs. Charles Marden.
Roy Boulter of the John 8. Green away Drug Store successfully passed the examination for Registered Pharmacist before the N H State Board of Examiners in Concord on Wednesday.
Berlin reports the police chief issues a decree barring Jews from walking or riding in the capital’s principal streets, public buildings, memorials and theaters. German subject or stateless Jews are restricted unless living in designated zones. Residents must obtain police permits to enter or leave districts beginning December 6.
The Nashawena, a 5foot gill-netter based in Gloucester, sank 14 miles SE of Eastern Point after springing a leak. Captain Joseph Sampson and five crewmen were rescued by Phyllis A. as pumps failed. The boat, owned by John Piscatello and valued at $20,000, left Gloucester at 2 A M for a daily trip.
The Mothers' Club at North Church will hold its next meeting next Friday starting at 7 45. Mrs Marcia Rand will speak on interior decorating including Christmas suggestions and will read a Christmas story by Lucie Pray. Refreshments will be provided by Mrs Alden Finlay.
Boston AP reports a one year old daughter of Mrs Loretta McGilli cuddy of Bangor Maine will stay with her mother in jail for five days while the mother is held for trial on a morals charge Judge James Delay arranged the baby’s jail stay to avoid separation Mrs McGilli cuddy also faces a charge of neglecting her family Four other children were placed in the custody of a welfare organization
Center Ossipee man Robert Loring son of Roy Loring saved by first aid training when his clothing caught fire while burning brush at Mrs. Alexander Young's lakeshore home on Lake Ossipee. He poured gasoline on a smouldering pile to hasten ignition causing flames to envelope the clothing but training helped him survive.
The New Hampshire Tuberculosis Association plans its annual Poinsettia Day on Saturday December 10 to raise funds. The sale of poinsettias on city streets aims to support efforts to combat tuberculosis in New Hampshire.
Mrs Lows, president of the State Federation of Women's Clubs, will speak at the Graffort Club meeting on Wednesday afternoon. A collection will be taken to aid disabled veterans.
A four alarm blaze in downtown Providence on Westminster Street damaged the five story Conrad building. Five people escaped as fire crews battled the flames for an hour and a half in below freezing weather. One firefighter was slightly injured. Fire Chief Cotter said the top floor fire started after being discovered by night watchman Jesse Crandall.
In Le Havre a general shipping strike delayed the liner Normandie while French authorities requisition all 30 vessels in the port. Over 5,000 seamen defied the order, joining a pattern of labor action amid Daladier’s government pressures. Notables including Anthony Eden and film figures faced travel disruptions as warrants were issued for three union leaders.
Hubert Bready, 29, admitted during a police inquiry that he shot his Prohibitionist father, Dr. Russell H. Bready, 62, near the Bainbridge parsonage after a dispute on a sobering cup walk. Prosecutor Leslie S. Reid said the weapon used was a pistol and that Bready would be charged with first degree murder though the confession may lack full recall of events.
A Massachusetts state police ballistics expert opened courtroom examination in Newport as bullets tied to the storekeeper murder during a holdup are analyzed. Capt. Charles Van Amburgh tested a bullet from the victim Dennis Kungula and three fired at a tree stump by defendant Percy Long, with another bullet found nearby also examined amid tense courtroom clashes between Long and his ex wife as the trial nears completion.
The Prank E Booms Post Unit No attended the president and secretary conference at Concord on Thursday with Emma Milan as president Marguerite O'Brien first vice president Alice Jameson second vice president Elizabeth MacNeil secretary Leah O'Brien past president and district director also in attendance.
Wool from the alpaca a domesticated South American mammal related to the camel is used to make garments. The animal’s fleece yields soft fabrics valued for warmth and fiber quality.
Boston witnesses a major fire on Moore & McCormack lines coastwise freighter Southlure. Half frozen firemen battle flames in holds 3 4 and 5 where 1 000 bales of cotton burn. Damage estimated at least 15 000 with risk of oil explosion. Fire broke out shortly after 8 PM the cause unknown.
Four men released from custody were immediately re-arrested and arraigned in district court in Nashua on charges of robbing a roadside stand last December. The defendants Robert McMahon Ray Baker Roger Fuller and Anthony Dugulis pleaded innocent and were held on $1,000 bail for superior court.
The Advisory Board hosted a regular meeting at the Home for Aged Women on a Friday afternoon. The event featured a social time in the spacious living room with informal chats, creating closer acquaintance between the Home family and board members. Refreshments included assorted cake, fancy cookies, sultana roll, and coffee.
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