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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1925
Page
3
Salem June 2 Berthe Kennedy of Lynn sues Philip Strauss of Lynn for 20000 alleging breach of promise of marriage. Bases County Superior Court records show the action filed.
Blossey brothers Joseph from Thermopolis and Nick from Albany met for the first time Sunday to celebrate Martin Bolden’s wedding. An earlier claim notes heavyweights Earl McFarland and Lawrence Parkman racing to win the heavyweight dash state title in Westbrook, Maine, in a race witnessed by about one thousand spectators.
Providence Rhode Island June 2 Reverend Gil Bert B Butler longtime pastor of the North Scituate Baptist church resigns on his birthday after 47 years in the ministry. He is noted as the oldest active Catholic minister in Rhode Island.
The piece recalls the first Memorial Day conceived by Georgia women, noting Civil War hospitals in Columbus and graves side by side. It mentions flowers and memory rituals, General Logan's orders, and the annual May 30 observance with flags. It also includes a 1925 memorial poem by Clara A. Lynn and a note about a Cleveland hostess.
In Kittery a surprise party honored Miss Julia Duncan on her departure for Scotland to attend the World Conference. Miss Duncan, a teacher and county executive, received a greenback shower from nephews and nieces and was praised for her service at the Congregational Sunday school. A kindergarten opened at the Second Church and many residents shared news of gatherings and visits across town, with updates on local associations, church events, and social visits.
Mr and Mrs George Tomson and daughter Charlotte of Rochester visit relatives for Memorial Day as rain falls. Fenderson notes the mountain base, a sandstone stratum, is weakening and may slip further into the valley if it gives way. Geologists cite construction of the highway as a factor in base destabilization and altered peak balance.
Mineral geographer W Henderson of the United States Geological Survey notes Erin Mountain cannot gallop without pausing to catch its breath. He suggests the moving mountain along the highway between Meeker and Rio Blanco, Colorado, may rest before advancing into the Rio Blanco valley. Large cracks have appeared at the base of the mountain.
Lt Carbonell of Plainfield New Jersey guessed the run time of a watch never seen before. He predicted four hours five minutes and thirteen percent of a second before it stopped and won a $100 prize among 2500 contestants.
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