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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1925

Page

5

Junior Class Play Proves Success At High School

A lively evening at the High School assembly hall featured the junior class play The Goose Bangs High. Rev Alfred Gooding coached the cast delivering strong performances with humorous and sad moments. Cast members like Parl Gray Gladys Connors and Eleanor Sheehan received praise for their portrayals as the play ran December 23 28 and 30 with plans for a larger crowd tonight.

Alfred Gooding Parl Gray Gladys Conners Wyman Boynton John Vennord Eleanor Sheehan Anna McLean Pauline Miller Donald Margeson Mary Pike Morris Foye Bernard Ingaly Seeeeeaoee Gray Bunted Ingals Gladys Connors Neel Derby Frederick Dirks Lee Day Sohn Vennard Rhoda See Julia Murdoch Anna. McLean Mra. Bradley Panling Mlier Hugh Ingals Donald “Margesan Ronald Wardoch Lole Ingals Ruth McCauitory Bradley Ingals Russell Gray Dagmar Carroll Mary Pike Hmidtt Kimberly Wyman Boynton Danzer Vise Cesccep Syne Eser Eno Bob Ingala Middle West Hal Anitra

Murder Charge Shocks City Woman Accused of Beating Death

New York reports a 74 year old Nora Pender gast is charged with murder after allegedly beating a younger woman to death. The case cites severe rheumatism and poor eyesight as background while investigators pursue details of the fatal assault.

New York Nora, Pendergast

Dowdell Remembered For Keeping Tracks Open In Snow

W E Dowdell died after a career spent keeping rail lines clear during heavy snowfall. He earned praise for courage, determination, and personable character, aiding travelers to work and home. Survived by wife, son Ralph EB Dewdler, and daughter Mrs Marlon Rider. Family rushed to Boston after news.

Mr. Dowdell Portsmouth Electric Railway Dowdell Ralph. EB. Dewdler Marlon Rider

Francis H Hersey Fireman Dies After Long Service

Francis H Hersey longtime Portsmouth fireman dies at 54 Lincoln Avenue after 50 years with Engines 1 and 2 and Board of Engineers. He was a native of Hingham Massachusetts, survived by wife four sons Florence five grandchildren and a sister and brothers. Funeral at his home Sunday at 2 PM.

Vroness Heraey Fire Department Lincoln Avenue Hingham iMaia Portsmouth Dearborn Henover Street Frionda

Two Still Alarms For Roof Fires Across Town

The fire department responded to two roof fires within ten minutes. The first fire occurred at Mrs. Mabel Bordnar’s residence on Nobie's Island, sparked by embers, burning an equal amount as the second at R. W. Stewart’s home on State Street. A new pumping engine operated on Noble’s Island and the chemical engine on State Street.

Mabel Bordnar Nobie’s Island R. W. Stewart State Street

Alarm line notice for fire station operations

An OCR fragment urges calling the 525 line only for alarms near the Central fire station. It states non alarm inquiries should use the 636 line to keep 525 free for emergencies and faster response. The message aims to preserve dedicated use of the alarms line.

Felenhone

Newburyport Restaurant Opens by Local Proprietor

A newly renovated eatery in Newburyport owned by G R Sigs of the New China Restaurant opens with invitations to the chamber and the public to sample the menu.

Tha Newburyport G.R. ‘Sigs

Annual Choir Guild Meeting in Christ Church Portsmouth

A large audience attended the 27th annual festival of the Choir Guild of New Hampshire at Christ Church Portsmouth. choirs from St. Paul Concord Grace Manchester Church of the Gpan Shepherd Nashua and St John’s Christ Church performed under Rev Dr Brine and Rev Maxwell Ganter. The event featured a medal contest won by Stanley Barnes and Edgar Wallace and drew visiting clergy from Nashua Dover Concord and West Manchester.

Christ Church Choir Guild of New Hampshire J. A. Jettery Barnby Ogy Mellus Christiansen Charles Steggall Mendelssohn Serge Rachmaninoff E. W. Naylor John Stainer Elvoy Hyon St. Paul's Church Concord Grace Church Manchester Church of the Gpan Shepherd Nashua St. John's Church Wiliam Porter-Niles Mr. Pertis West Manchester S. A. Pearson Dover Laurence Piner Charles Lev. Brine Maxwell Ganter St John's Church Bring Wan Laurence Piper Maxwel Ganter H. Mall Barnes Harry C. Whittemore Brine Choly Guild Stanley Barnes Edgar Wallace Christchurch Walla

Personal travel notes in a Vermont regional column

Mrs Leigh Bunnell and daughter Sylvin return Thursday from Beecher Falls Vermont. Fred Irving returns from the White Mountains by automobile with his two sisters. Charles A Stevens returns from a Connecticut Valley motor trip and visits his Newport son Lennox Stevens. Dr Charles Owens, Goshen resident and retired army surgeon, will appear at the navy yard for a reserve corps examination. Brainerd Hersey returns from a Canadian motor trip. Holman Bacon returns home after Beecher Falls wrestling. James Yeaton returns from Canada automobile tour. Hear Admiral and Mrs Francia Delano arrive from Annapolis for the season. Albert Hislop travels to Washington. Mrs A W Scarborough visits her sister in Ansonia Connecticut.

Leigh Bunnell Éaughter Sylvin Beecher Falls Fred Irving White Mountains Mobile Charles A. Stevens Connecticut Valley Ina Lennox Steyvens Newport Charles Ovens Goshen Owens Navy Yard Brainerd Hersey Canada Holman Bacon James Yeaton Francia “H. Delano Annapolis Albert Hislop Washington A. W. Scarborough Ansonia Conn

Obituary of Joseph B. Card former city resident

Joseph B. Card, a native of New Castle and former city resident, died Thursday evening at his home 84 Tower street Forrest Hills Macgs. He was 72. Employed by Standard Oil here for years, he moved to Boston 16 years ago and stayed with the company until death. He belonged to St. Andrews Lodge No. 1 A F A M. Survived by two sisters Mrs Fabius Robinson of New Castle and Mrs Ellen A Worden of this city and a brother Bling Y Card of Little Boars Head.

Deoseph B. Gard Joseph GB. Card New Castle Tower Street Forrest Hills Macgs Aingering Mr. Card Standard Oi Company Boston St. Andrews Lodge Fabius Robinson Ellen A. Worden Bling Y. Card Little Boars Head

Like Unto His Brethren Sermon at South Church

On Sunday morning the South church will host Rev. William Safford Jones delivering a sermon titled Elke Unto His Brethren. The service will present the Unitarian or Liberal Christian perspective on Jesus Christ, with a choir directed by Leon leading the musical portion.

Wiliam Safford Jones Elke Jesus Christ Leon

Salesman seeks real producer with territory to travel

A letter from a Manchester New Hampshire hotel worker calls for a salesman who acts as a real producer, not an order taker. The writer, J. M. Delaney of the Carpenter Hotel, offers salary, bonus and expenses for a position with an unlimited territory.

J. M. Delaney Carpenter Hotel Manchester N. H Territory Unlimited

Plot to Slay King Alfonso Triggered Arrests in Barcelona

Four teenage suspects linked to an extremist Catalan circle were arrested in Barcelona as reports reached Perpignan of a bomb plot against King Alfonso. The device, a 176 pound explosive to halt the royal train between Barcelona and Madrid, was found near the Madrid line outside the city.

May McGerren Irs Pendergast Shao Marae Barcelona Madrid

Anthems and Arrival for Children’s Fore Noon Visiters

Robinson renders anthems including Rojoica in the Lord and other pieces. Tek Tenor and Goole Visiters are welcomed. Parents kept children with them for the fore noon as the excellent mata collection impressed observers.

Robinson Kotaschmar Pmaeger Taragl Golg Goole

Portsmouth students respond to day of parade

Excellent record shows almost all Portsmouth boys and girls attended school after a morning parade. Schools closed for the event and reopened by 3 PM with no major tardiness or absences. nearly all students returned to class despite the disruption.

Portsmoutha

Wentworth-Dennett P T A to Meet in Kittery

The Wentworth-Dennett Parent-Teacher Association of Kittery will convene at 7 30 in the Wentworth-Dennett school to discuss important matters. Attendance urged for all members and interested parties.

Wentworth- Dennett Parent-Teacher Association of Kittery Wentworth-Dennett

Home Baked Goods and Cafe at 536 Islington Street

T offers orders for home baked beans, pies, cakes, donuts and more with birthday and wedding cakes as specialties. Satisfactions guaranteed, lunches served. Dining room at 536 Islington Street. TF 2-4.

Islington Street T &T

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