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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1929

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Boston Schooner Blanche Ring Burned At Sea

The 66 ton Blanche Ring, owned by Busallaachi Brothers and skippered by Captain John Goughan, was struck by an explosion likely from faulty wiring as it sailed to fishing grounds. Seven crewmen were rescued by the beam trawler Boston College, with Harry Jordan reporting minor injuries. The abandoned schooner presumably sank.

Associated Harry Jordan Blanche Ring Busallaachi Brothers Capl Doho Goughae

Boston and Maine Pine Tree Limited Sections Run

The Boston and Maine Portland division passenger No 26 left Boston at 7 40 p m and No 257 at 10 40 p m were run in two sections to this city and Portland The Pine Tree Limited today was also operated in two sections on the east route train line.

Boston & Maine Portland Division Boston Portland Pine Tree Limited

Peverly Hill Road Chimney Fire at Peter Stokes Home

A still alarm at 11 03 this forenoon reported a severe chimney fire at Peter Stokes residence on Peverly Hill road. One chemical tank of Combination 1 was used to control the blaze.

Peter Stokes Peverly Hill

Rescue planes sweep Siberia in hunt for Eielson

Two rescue planes led by Jos Crosson and Harold Bodem set out from Teller Alaska toward North Cape Siberia to locate Carl Ben Eielson and his mechanic Earl Borland. The pilots broke fog barriers over the Bering Sea and planned a base in Siberia to extend search and supply operations, with two more planes en route to refuel Crosson and Gillam.

Associated Press Seattle Jos Crosson Harold Bodem Siberian Carl + Ben Eielson Arctic Chanic Earl Borland Crosson Gillam Teller Alaska North Cape Siberia Bilson Borland Alaskan Worth Cape Elelson Borlint

New Hampshire College Boxers Enter Lion Amateur Show

Athletic Officer D S O'Brien of the American Legion reports several entries from University of New Hampshire students for the Lion Amateur boxing show on January 1. Local amateurs in the 126 1 and 141 lb classes should contact Tar O'Brien at the A A Get in the A A to compete in the show. It appears the Legion will attract a large crowd on New Year's Day. A bizarre line notes oyster genetics with a curious figure.

D.S. O'Brien The American Legion University of New Hampshire Tar O'Brien Legion

Market Stages Brisk Recovery After Early Irregularities

New York stock market recovered briskly in a half holiday session led by rail and industrial issues. Union Pacific rose five points while Fox Film and International Combustion rallied strongly amid short covering. several names including Safeway Stores and U S Industrial Alcohol gained five points or more as overall gains dominated and volume reached about 1.75 million shares.

Associated Press New York Interstate Commerce Commission Aiong Union Pacific Fox Film International Combustion Combustion Preferred Safeway U. S. Industrial Alcohol General Electric Union Carbide U. S. Steel Common Dupont Public Service of New Jersey Gillette

Birthday Party for Ernest Bryant at home

An enjoyable party was held last night for Ernest Bryant, the Bryant family’s eldest son, who turned ten. A pink and white decorated dining room centered on a large birthday cake as ten close friends attended, including Robert Bryant, Ralph Trueman, James Dunton, Michael Tuilien, Charles Starbrow, William Westgate, Donald Monday, Raymond Faulkner, and Samuel Faulkner, all wishing him many more birthdays.

E. B.' Bryant Ernest Robert Bryant Ralph Trueman James Dunton Michael Tiulien Charles Starbrow Wiliam Westgate Donald Monday Raymond Samuel Faulkner

Ferry West Point Rammed by Railroad Lighter at Weehawken

The Hudson River ferry West Point was struck by a railroad lighter off the Weehawken riverbank on December 31. Over 600 passengers were rescued as the ferry listed and flooded midstream. Immigrants along with Christmas shoppers and commuters were among those aboard. only three people suffered bruises.

Associated Press Weehawken N. J Hudson River West Point 42Nd Street Manhattan Ells Island West Patil

Flames Threaten Griffith Park In Large Brush Fire

In Los Angeles 21 A brush fire burned a hillside in Griffith Park under 30 mph winds. Some residents fled as five hours of efforts by 1060 firefighters fought the blaze. One home burned and five people were injured in traffic accidents amid the panic. A near-miss in the park corner altered the fire’s path. Wildlife at the zoo fled as flames roared.

Associated Press Los Angeles Griffith Park Los Fella

Plate Supper Menus at St John s Parish House

Cafeteria supper notices list Plate Supper No 1 to 25 for Saturday December 9. Menu includes baked beans brown bread coffee pie cheese. Plate Supper No 2 shows cold sliced ham potato salad coffee pie cheese. Portions and pricing implied in OCR fragment.

ST. John's Parish House

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