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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1936

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May Urge U. S. to Ban Arms to Spain

London reports Britain and the International Neutrality Committee may press the United States to ban arms shipments to both factions in the Spanish civil war. Sources note Whitehall's concern over a U S license for airplanes to Spain while the State Department approved planes and parts to the Valencia Socialist government.

Associated Press London Great Britain International Neutrality Committee United States Whitehall Washington Spain United States State Department New Jersey

Fear for Safety of Kidnapped Boy in Tacoma

Ten year old Charles Mattson is feared captive as search efforts pause in Tacoma Washington after authorities cancel a planned minute probe near the Mattson home. Dr W W Mattson and officials offered no reason for the halt amid unofficial fear for the boy's safety.

Charles Mattson Tacoma Wash Mattson W. W. Mattson Department of Justice Justice Department Charles

Woman wounds three at Kentucky trial

In Johnson on December 20 Mrs. Viola Wickline shot and critically wounded Johnny Shepherd 18 the witness in an examining trial for the Christmas Eve slaying of her son Harvey Gabbard 17 Moss Noble and bystander Moore were wounded as Wickline fired three shots in the crowded Cowd Circuit Court room Officers arrested Mrs Wickline and her husband William Wickline Shepherd is charged with murder and Noah Shepherd his brother is an accessory to murder

Noble Moore

Christmas Party for New Castle Congregational Church

The Sunday school of the Congregational Church in New Castle will hold its annual Christmas party Saturday afternoon in the Town Hall. A dinner will be served and Santa Claus will distribute gifts and candy from a decorated Christmas tree.

New Castle Hell Santa Claus

Barr Bloomfield Shoe Mfg Corp Seabrook Notice

Barr Bloomfield Shoe Mfg Corp located on Collins Road Seabrook New Hampshire filed a formal notice. No specific action date or outcome is provided in the readable text.

Tribute to Henriet ta Zsold on 76th birthday

Rabbi Harry Liberson of Temple Israel led a tribute for Henriet ta Zsold on her 76th birthday. Mrs. Harry Cohen oversaw the gathering supporting Hadassah work. Liberson praised her Zionist service and youth Aliyah leadership in Palestine.

Henrietta Zsold Harry Liberson Temple Israel Harry Cohen Liberson Miss Zsold Hadassah Youth Alujah Palestine

Roosevelt Son Improves After Illness at Phillips House

Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr , recently ill since Thanksgiving at Phillips House Boston , is reported to be improving and likely to leave the hospital soon. The Harvard student and crew team member had an operation for a sinus infection and is seen walking with his son.

Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr Phillips House Boston Young Roosevelt You Harvard

German Cruiser Palos Released After Bilbao Detention

Berlin reports the German freighter Palos held at Bilbao was released on Koenigsberg demand. A foreign office spokesman said Germany would seek the release of passengers and cargo still held, while officials suggest Hitler aims to time a shift in the Spanish crisis before further moves toward Madrid.

Berlin Bilbao Foreign Office Bay of Biscay Germany Adolf Hitler Madrid Europe

Fate of old gunboat Philadelphia in doubt

Troy reports the Continental gunboat Philadelphia sunk in 1776 and recovered last year from Lake Champlain faces preservation challenges. Captain Lorenzo Hagglund described society plans to display the vessel in New York City while seeking funding. Vermont civic leaders previously floated a museum plan that failed.

Associated Press Troy N. Y Philadelphia Lake Champlain New York City State Historical Society Lorenzo F. Hagglund Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Hagglund Burlington, Vt Vermont

Senator Pepper to Be Married in St Petersburg

United States Senator Claude Pepper of Florida and Miss Irene Mildred Webster, both in St Petersburg, announced yesterday they would marry in the First Methodist Episcopal Church South here today.

Associated Press St. Petersburg Fla United States Claude Pepper Florida Irene Mildred Webster First Methodist Episcopal Church

Over Million Air Travelers and Record 1936 Growth

Chicago reports more than a million people flew on commercial routes in 1936. The Air Transport Association of America calls it the most important year in U.S. air business, with record passenger, mail, and express volumes and many equipment improvements. Women comprised about one third of travelers, up from a quarter.

Associated Press Chicago Air Transport Association of America Association

Deadly Lythe plane set to arm Royal Dutch Air Force

Amsterdam reports the Lythe, an Anthony Fokker design, soon to be delivered to the Royal Dutch Air Force. Described as a winged egg with two fuselages, it carries 1000 pounds of bombs and promises radical changes in aviation strategy with patrols at varying heights rather than quick intercepts by individual fighters.

Amsterdam Royal Dutch Air Force Anthony Fokker

DROWNS USING NEW SKATES IN WORCESTER

Kenneth Bredenberg a 13 year old boy from 3 Mildred Avenue drowned in Woodward Pond South End Worcester while testing new Christmas skates. Two other boys Francis Robinson 13 Wilfred Grenon 16 and Patrolman John W Hanson attempted rescue but could not reach him. His mother Mrs Walter Bredenberf collapsed at the scene and was taken to City Hospital.

Worcester Mass Kenneth Bredenberg Mildred Avenue Woodward Pond Francis Robinson Wilfred Grenon John W. Hanson Walter Bredenberf

Last Chance to See Newburyport Lights Tonight

Residents and visitors get a final opportunity to view the McKinney residence famed for outdoor Christmas decorations in Newburyport as the lights are switched off and wires removed tomorrow.

McKinney Newburyport

Greatest gold crop in history signals market effects

Treasury experts said the 1936 world gold crop reached a new peak and could influence international money markets. The Bureau of Mines prepared an annual report expected to show record harvests of both gold and silver in the United States.

Associated Press Washington Treasury Bureau of Mines United States

Fort Gypsy Party at Graffort Club

The Gypsy party of the Graffort club is planned for Wednesday evening in the Masonic auditorium. Plans include transforming the hall into a grove with gypsy bands and colorful costumes. Baskets of cookies candy popcorn balls will be sold. Members and others are urged to attend in gypsy attire.

Graffort Club Masonic Auditorium

Call for swift amendment to neutrality act after export license

Washington reports prompt congressional push to amend the neutrality act after the State department issued a license to export 2,777,000 worth of used airplanes and engines to Madrid. Senator Duffy predicts rapid action to close the loophole allowing civil conflict armaments pending May expiry. Authorities caution over wider calls for similar permissions though no other dealers are yet acting.

Washington State Department Madrid Duffy Wisconsin Senate Foreign Relations Committee Congress R. W. Moore McReynolds House Foreign Affairs Committee Robert’ Case New Jersey

Seabrook Man Severely Injured In Hit Run Auto

Abner Fowler aged 70 of Seabrook was struck near his home and carried 30 feet by a light colored coupe with wire wheels. Police pursue the speeding vehicle, lights out, driver fled toward Salisbury Beach. Fowler taken unconscious to Anna Jaques Hospital with cuts bruises and possible internal injuries.

Abner Fowler Newburyport Hospital Associated Press Massachusetts New Hampshire Seabrook South Main Street Salisbury Beach Fowler Horatio Lattime Herman Eaton Milwood Dow Anna Jaques Newburyport North Boulevard

Pope Pius III Unchanged in Illness as Death Seen Possible

Vatican sources report Pope Pius XII remains in a very serious condition with paralysis in his left leg and age related complications. Doctors search for mild sedatives to ease pain while avoiding heart risks. officials say no new crisis has occurred and prognosis ranges from days to months.

Associated Press Vatican City Pope Pius Holy Father A. Milani Vatican

David M Wells Hosts Ninth Birthday Party

Master David M. Wells was host at a ninth birthday party at his Maplewood Avenue home Monday afternoon. Guests enjoyed games and a dining room celebration with a nine candle cake labeled Happy Birthday David. Attendees included Arlene Roberts Jean Kimball Fern Lake Peggy Hartnett Carol Seders Ann Mary Kathleen Mulhern Richard Ham Arthur Lake Frank Pettie Gordon Brown David Hartnett Louise Brumage Edwin Sidney Knight and David Wells.

David M. Wells Maplewood Avenue David Arlene Roberts Jean Kimball Fern Lake Peggy Hartnett Carol Seders Ann, Mary Kathleen Mulhern Richard Ham Arthur Lake Frank Pettie Gordon Brown David Hartnett Louise Brumage Edwin Sidney Knight David Wells

Card of Thanks for Kindness During Bereavement

Mrs. Lewis BE Pendleton expresses gratitude for deeds of kindness, automobile use, and floral tributes extended during her bereavement.

Mrs. Lewis BE. Pendleton

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