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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1938

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Morgenthau Jones Loans Move in China Crisis

The article discusses U S loan guarantees and credit lines linked to China during tensions with Japan. It notes Jesse Jones and Morgenthau자리u cautious positions on a $25,000,000 shipyard loan and potential $220,000,000 in credits tied to Chinese gold reserves. It mentions the Yangtze valley, oil imports, and diplomatic sensitivities as the United States weighs financial support amid international friction.

Salington China U. S Jesse Jones Balsmen RFC Althhough Trodsky Morgen Nis Chiang Kai Shek Ning Vine Morgenthau Aracter II Ce Bank Bank of China Great 2 Lse

Verdict $1,250 in suit against the city of Portsmouth

A Rockingham County Superior Court jury in Exeter awarded $1,250 to the Littles in an injury to a pedestrian case against the city. Mrs. Marge L. Little received $1,000 for injuries from a fall at Bridge and Islington streets on Sept. 14, 1987, and her husband $250 for medical and housekeeping costs.

Portsmouth Rockingham County Exeter Marge L. Little Rye Bridge Islington Wilbert J. Little Leo Liberson Atty Jeremy Waldron Francis Johnston Claremont Tdttie Little Paul W. Hartson Rosanna O'Donoghue Portsmouth Hospital Evid Gance James Sanders John G. Bridie Eggs Pool George A. Tredick

Annual Rotary Club Christmas Meeting in Portsmouth

The Portsmouth Rotary Club held its annual Christmas meeting at the Rockingham Hotel. Rev. William Safford Jones chaired and spoke on liberty, democracy, and aid to downtrodden peoples, while Mrs. Mary Whittier Priest sang, accompanied by Leon A. Robinson. Headwaiter John MacInnis arranged novel decorations including a six sided table Rotary wheel.

Portsmouth Rotary Club Rockingham Hotel William Safford Jones Mary Whittier John MacInnis Paw Hobbs MacInnis Club Rev. Jones Priest Leon A. Robinson Jones Thistland

Weather Summary for Washington and Hampshire

Forecast shows fair conditions in Washington and Hampshire with increasing light winds tonight. Friday brings sunny periods, warmer temperatures, and calm seas with high tide around 17:53 local time.

Washington

Shopping Time Grows Short in Portsmouth

The article notes only tonight Friday and Saturday remain for Christmas shopping and last minute buyers will be out in force. Portsmouth storekeepers have kept stocks full and up-to-date in anticipation of the final holiday rush. It has been a fine pre holiday season with ideal weather and local shoppers finding gifts at home.

Portsmouth

Bridges appoints Nashua aide to Washington staff

U S Senator H Styles Bridges named Miss Phyllis Fowers of Nashua as secretary to his Washington staff. She will depart for the capital on Tuesday to join his team.

Nashua U. S H. Styles Bridges Phyllis Fowers New Hampshire Young Republican Club Washington Capital

Reverend Brennan Marks 44th Priesthood Anniversary

Reverend James H. Brennan, rector of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, celebrated his 44th anniversary of ordination with an 8 o'clock high mass. Parishioners attended, including members of the Altar Society and St. Patrick's school children led by Rev. Francis Crowley. Spiritual bouquets were presented by the Altar Society, children, and parishioners.

James H. Brennani Church of the Inmediate Conception Alvar Society St. Patrick’s School Francis Crowley Fr. Brennan Altar Society

Start Operations Tomorrow On New Portsmouth Kittery Bridge

Authorities announce start of work on the Portsmouth Kittery bridge with ceremonies at 2:30 p m at Kittery and on the New Hampshire side The project cost around 3 million funded by RFC loan and PWA grant The Littleton Construction Co and Tafolla Construction Co lead Maine and New Hampshire approaches while Phoenix Bridge Co handles superstructure Frederick Snare Co builds substructure The commission includes state officials from Maine and New Hampshire and highway departments cooperated throughout the two year effort

Portsmouth Kittery O'Lock Elot Martun New Hampshire Public Works Administration RFC PWA Littleton Construction Co Litleton N. Hf Maine Tafolla Construction Co Dedham Mass Phoenix Bridge Co New York Frederick Snare Co Frederic Everath Concord James Powers Manchester Frank E. Brooks Paul Thurston Bethel Wiliam’ Hinman Skowhegan Hollis Cole

Hampton Man Hurt In Sagamore Avenue Crash

William Stenstream of Hampton is hospitalized with serious injuries after a truck owned by Seth Rand Co. and driven by Leo La Branchte of Newmarket lost a rear tire on Sagamore Avenue near Jones street. The vehicle struck two trees, tearing off the body then continuing 180 feet before the second impact. Stenstream suffered lacerations bruises and a severe facial cut with possible skull fracture. X rays planned.

William Stenstream Hampton Portsmouth Leo la Branchte Newmarket Sagamore Avenue Jones Avenue Seth Rand Co

United States rejects Germany's demand for apology

Washington December 22 Sumner Welles acting secretary of state disclosed today the United States had rejected Germanys demand for an official apology for Secretary Ickes speech in Cleveland last Sunday attacking dictatorships.

Washington Sumner Welles United States Germany Ickes Cleveland

Claremont Woman Fatally Hurt in Roadside Crash

Mrs. Fred. Davis of Claremont was fatally injured when struck by a four axle truck driven by James Dentere of Manchester. The accident happened about a mile outside town as she crossed the road to a mailbox, according to state police.

Claremont Fred. Davis James Dentere Manchester Davis

Stock Market Mixed Prices End Mixed Across Sectors

New York stock prices showed a mixed day with rails and specialty shares contributing modest support while many groups drifted downward. Activity remained lively at times but midday prices were uneven, with some aviation issues slipping up to two points and tax switching continuing to hinder gains.

New York

Townsend Club Plans Christmas Dance and January Elections

Towns end Club No 1 schedules a Christmas party with a dance revue by the James Sisters and carols. On January 13 a Townsend birthday anniversary and the fifth Townsend movement anniversary will be observed. Officers to be nominated and elected at the first meeting in January.

Townsend Club James Sisters Dr. Townsend Townsend

Booms Post Unit Sponsors Christmas Party

The Frank E. Booms Unit sponsors a Christmas party this afternoon at the Legion Home on Court Street for about 50 underprivileged boys of the city.

Booms Post Frank E. Booms Legion Home Court Street

Christmas Festivities Tonight At Local Baptist Chapel

The Middle Street Baptist Sunday school hosts festive activities this evening in the chapel. The Golden Rule Circle and women's groups join the event. Santa Claus will distribute gifts and a program will add interest to the night.

Middle Street Baptist Sunday School Baptist Chapel Golden Rule Circle of King's Daughters Santa Claus

Salvation Army Christmas Cheer Plans Active in Portsmouth

Salvation Army local corps led by Capt and Mrs Lowman nears completion of the Christmas program. A Christmas dinner basket drive, aided by the Family Welfare Association, aims to help as many needy families as possible in Portsmouth and vicinity. A Christmas tree program at the Salvation Army hall Friday at 7 30 pm features songs, recitations, and Santa Claus distributing toys. Dinner basket distribution is set for Saturday at 10 am at the Salvation Army hall.

Corps of the Salvation Amy Lowman Salvation Army P. Sargent Santa Claus Hell

Seabrook and Salisbury Dike Upgrade Under WPA Plan

The Salis bury Reclamation district proposes WPA funded work at the New Hampshire line dike in Seabrook to raise the entire length to 15 feet above mean low water, widen the top to four feet, and slope not steeper than 1:15. The project allocates 7980 man hours and 54160 dollars, with completion by February 28.

Salisbury New Hampshire Seabrook Iimit

Vast rifles rumored near New York spark federal probe

Federal investigators pressed an inquiry into claims of a vast store of rifles for sale to foreign governments near New York. The Boston AP report notes efforts by New York lawyers and agents to place guns and planes through foreign consulates, with Boston brokers contacted for details as U.S. authorities pursue possible arms sales.

New York Boston F. Donald Coster-Musica the Post Coster Massachusetts Brockton San Sus, Mags U. SF John A. Canevan Canavan Ekholm

Coster death note public claim of Wall Street plunder

New York dispatch reports F. Donald Coster born Philip Muslen left a death by own action note blaming bankers, lawyers, auditors and high salaried executives for bleeding McKesson and Robbins white. He said the wholesale business was rotten and asserted his actions were to stave off collapse, denying narcotics or alcohol involvement. The note, released by attorney Samuel Reich, defends his motives and claims he ruined himself by legal intrigue.

Wall Street New York F. Donald Coster Philip Muslen McKesson Robbins White Connecticut Samuel Reich Cester-Musica Coster-Musica Coster- Musica Ivart

To Sing Carols Christmas Eve At Rye

Bethany Church choir and Christian Endeavor Society plan carol singing in Rye on Christmas Eve. Members meet in the vestry at 6 30 p m to form groups. others may join or request a house visit by contacting Amp Rand before the upcoming Saturday. No donations will be accepted.

Bethany Church Choir Christian Endeavor Society Rye Choir Amp Rand

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