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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1931

Page

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Kittery Muster Presents Fire Brigade Parade and Contests

The Kittery muster featured a large turnout from Quetonies and apparatus at the seaside ground. Fire departments from York Beach, Sanford, Biddeford, Springvale, South Berwick and others paraded, with Saco and Eliot also represented. Dry and wet contests yielded Sanford defeating Saco in a tight run off, Springvale winning the water event, while South Berwick placed second and Kittery Point tied for third. Officials included George Stravty, William Woods, Herman Crompton, and Harold Grace. A Grange hall supper followed, described as large and well attended.

Las Flareld P Navy Yard Ais Portsmorths Chic William Woods of Portsmeath Dirvius York Beach Kenne- Sanford Biot Wells Kit Isne Kittery Henry Wal- Hagford Bust Biddiford Alfred Kittery Port Springvale Sanford South Gerwisk Sacao Saco Suc Sanford Ted Ah South Berwick Kitkery Point Eliot Creorge Stravty Simers Willian TP. Woods Herman G. Crompton Shapleigh Grange Hall Landed Hiol York Village Biddeford Altrad Sato Sato—a0, Spritevale Eunebunk Ame Peter Staples Harold P. Grace Panasistant Gerald Yy Raymond Parément Tar Staples

Local men named officers in postal workers group

Clyde G. Robinson was named vice president of the Hampshire Letter Carrier's Association at its annual meeting in Dover on Sunday. Harry H. Foote was elected as a delegate with alternates. the Federation of Postal Carriers held its 1932 convention in Wisconsin, voting to hold future meetings in the city.

Clyde G. Robinson Os Etampshire Tion Dover Harry H. Foote Oakland Amber Associa Dele- Carrier Calif Sepley Spurling Alioser

Flag Day Observed by Portsmouth Elks Lodge Parade Honors Flag

Flag Day marked the 154th anniversary with a public service by Portsmouth Elks Lodge. Gov. Winant and state and naval officials attended a pre service luncheon at Rockingham Hotel. A parade led by Harald J Cooney moved from the Elks Home to playgrounds for exercises in a community celebration.

Portsmouth Lodge of Elka Elks Lodge of Elks J. W. Toner Exalter Chas. T. Durrell Richard D. Shelton Chamber of Commerce Ralph G. McCarthy P. EB. R Andrew Jarvis Maxwell Ganter J. Levi Meader Rochester James Tufts Exeter Morris Silverman Joseph D. Sullivan M. McInnery American Legion Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Boy Scout Club IG. A. R Pleasant Street Marikeb Square Congress Islington Cabot Austin Richards Parrott Avenue Hartford

Six Injured In Local Crash At Middle Street And Aldrich Road

A two-vehicle crash on Middle Street near Aldrich Road yesterday afternoon sent six people to Portsmouth Hospital for treatment. None suffered serious injuries. The Varney car from Berwick, carrying six, overturned after the collision with the Blanchette car from Newmarket. Injured: Alberta Blanchette, Alverdine Blanchette, Maude, Emma, Kathleen, Elsie, and George Varney. Also, engagement notice for Astrid Varney and Harold Bridle.

Fred G. Varney Berwick Joseph Blanchette Newmarket Middle Street Aldrich Roads Portsmouth Hospital Varney Aldrich Road Blanchette Alberta Blanchetta Alverdine Blanchette Maude Emma Kathleen Elsie George Varney

Rum Runner Seized at Little Harbor by Coast Guard

A 45-foot motor boat laden with liquor was captured by Coast Guard early this morning at Little Harbor. The crew escaped. The seized craft, registered A-9960 and owned by Edward Crocker of Portland, carried an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 dollars worth of brands before being towed to Wood Island and then to the Coast Guard landing.

Little Harbor Coast Guard Cosas Guard Ctew Charles Hand Portsmouth Harbor Noyes Crowley Abe Cilard Crath Wood Island Ceres Street Edward Crocker Com- Hanereial Street Portland

Disaster Toll Rises as St Philibert Capsizes

In Biscay waters near St Nagaire on June 15, the excursion steamer St Philibert capsized during a hurricane. More than 400 passengers are feared dead with eight bodies recovered and eight rescued. Many may have left the ship or reached shore unseen. official tallies await families reporting to police.

Tr Biscay Inokoubs St. Philibert Pointe De.St. Gildae Loire River

Carload of Willys Sixes on Display at Maplewood Garage

Just arrived a carload of Willys Sixes on display at Maplewood Garage 170 State Sc Tel 48 Also Willys Knight sedan on display Opera glasses have been fitted into spectacle frames for theatergoers.

Maplewood State Sc Willys Knight

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