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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1925

Page

2

Old Time Songs P T A Meeting Highlights School Entertainment

The New Franklin School Parent-Teacher Association met Sunday evening with strong attendance under poor weather. A musical program featured tableaux and songs led by Bliss Chapman, praised for organizing the event, followed by refreshments and praise for the performers and accompanist Mrs Frederick Marrington.

Frankling School Parent-Teacher Association Vaa Bliss Chapman Bol

Town Sunday Houses Solve Weekend Problems in Texas

In southwest Texas hills communities have popularized Sunday Houses near churches to ease weekend needs. About 100 such small ground floor rooms with second floor units exist, hosting modest furnishings and limited cooking gear. Owners rent from Saturday to Monday, giving women more free time while counting taxes shared with county and state. George D L Barber of the Chamber of Commerce notes the social and community value of these homes.

Texas Hare Frederickshburg George DL Barber Chamber O Commerce

Florida Prospects and Profiteers Stir Miami Opinion

A Miami winter observer relays editorials from a leading Florida paper urging focus on real issues. Profiteering, rent hikes, and rising costs threaten city growth while transport plans stall over land deals. Authorities aim to curb deceit and fix policy to sustain Florida’s future.

Miami Sodlene Mttami Sebring West Palm Beach Atiami Homestead Washington Redd Isom Miainhand Tadiay Florida

Limelight Left in Texas as Ferguson’s Lieutenant Governor

Barry Miller of Dallas, one of two men serving under Mrs. Miriam A. Ferguson, discusses the female governorship in Texas after eleven months in office. He notes the odd dynamics of a woman governor, once opposed to the movement, now a supporter, and reflects on his own surprising political shift and views on the governor’s role.

Dallas Tex Dee Texas Myernay Barry Miller Miriam A. Ferguson Aml Beier Fer Uson Gmom Parm-Babor Union Mier Leutenant Wovernor Fer- Busons Ku Klux Klan

Testimony For Brother Nicolasa Gonzales in Texas

Testimony from Miss Nicolasa Gonzales of Cusco Texas about her brother ten years ill with constipation who improved after using Foley Cathartic Tablets. She claims the tablets are pleasant to take, provide rapid relief, and offer tonic benefits.

Nicolasa Gonzales Cusco Texas Wrolkes Ferid Consilpatio

Winter Festival Under Ladies Society at Rye Town

A notice for Bethany Chorah at Rye announces a winter festival on Thursday at Jernnos and Dee the 10th with a children's entertainment at 8 pm. Admission 1d. Fancy article stalls, scented candles, and ray packages offered. Supper from 5 pm. Music by Coxer's Orchestra. The farce Paty Mykes.

ALG Society of Bethany Chorah Rye Jernnos Dee Rye Town Ballain Coxer Paty Mykes

Notice to Kittery Real Estate Tax Payers

Notice to the tex payers of Kittery residents that real estate taxes unpaid by December 20 1925 will be advertised. Personal property tax exempt will be sold as required by law. Names of resident owners with unpaid taxes by December 14 1925 will be advertised. Arthur O Goodwin Tax Collector.

Kittery Nam Arthur O Goodwdy

Kittery church notices and social events summarized

The Kittery Baptist and Christian churches announce upcoming meetings and activities including a Christmas program rehearsal at the church parlor with Helen Woodbury and families visiting Beverly Mass. Mgr Miller and G Brackett hosted visitors from Haverhill. The Missionary society holds its annual business meeting Wednesday afternoon. Monthly and prayer meetings are planned at First Christian and First Baptist churches. A Christmas sale and lay event are set for Community House with the Lewins Circle. A public whist party is planned at Gretouse Thursday evening.

the Baptist Helen “Woodbury Charles Tobey Beverly Mass Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Holn Mgr Christian Endeavor First Christian ‘Church John Glawson Kay] Emery Bannist Church Partor

Oren Rollins Injured in Family Shooting Incident

Som of Oren Rollins lies in WWoodsville hospital in serious condition after a self inflicted by his younger brother Arthur at the Center Maxer home. The incident left Rollins with a broken jaw and throat injuries. X rays indicate damage to the jawbone and throat tissues, risking loss of speech.

Oren Rollins Wwoodsville Hospital Arthur

Mayor-Elect Resigns From Police Force

Concord reports mayor-elect Fred N. Marden resigns after 20 years on the local police force. He planned to stay on his beat until Jam is unable to work for a week, then resigns to begin inaugural preparations. Election Day polling closed at four o'clock.

Concord Dee Fred N. Marden Police Department Pantolman Margen Jam

Ennohable Lodge Plans Monthly Meeting Refreshments

Rearsarge Lodge No 763 NVB announces another monthly meeting next Friday evening in the hall near S. of W. halt. The gathering grows more interesting under the new warden with a committee for entertainment and a program of refreshments to sustain attendee interest.

Undertaker Ends Life After Tragedy, Neighbors Say

In Farrington Connecticut a 70 year old undertaker identified as Dell Bissell reportedly shot himself after being unable to cope with his wife’s death. He had been seen telephoning and expressing distress before the fatal act. A neighbor assisted by pulling him from a doorway. a tragic scene left him dead at the location.

Farrington Conn Dell Bissell Bissel

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