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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1925
Page
4
A 1925 Portsmouth Herald column discusses aging through insights from Theodore Roosevelt and Dr. G. Stanley Hall. It cites Cicero on senescence, argues youth conditioning shapes old age, and urges embracing mental and spiritual growth over bodily decline.
The world celebrates Roald Amundsen’s safe return after four harrowing weeks within 450 miles of the North Pole. The intrepid explorer, long dreaming of reaching the pole, remains determined to press on, a beacon of bravery and international heroism amid global weariness.
Dubuque Iowa June 23 five bandits robbed the First National Bank at Shulsburg Wis escaping in an auto. They reportedly obtained 50000 dollars. Robbers terrorized pedestrians while two others entered through a window and fled with the vault.
Navy and yards notices from New York reveal Lieut Malcolm D. Stuart's move to inactive status and residence in Binghamton. Only one pay clerk, Don Merry, qualified for assistant paymaster. several officers receive new assignments, detachments, and temporary duties amid yard labor board reviews and a promotion board decision.
An official notice lists captains and commanders who will reach retirement ages between now and June 1927. The article names twenty officers by name with birth or expected retirement dates, and outlines changes in assignments across bureaus, naval yards, and medical corps, including transfers and new duties for several lieutenants and commanders.
President Coolidge called for lower taxes and tighter federal spending, aiming to cap next year’s expenditures at 5.375 billion dollars excluding the postal service and 3.08 million dollars for 1927, citing debt reduction and lower interest costs. He warned that continued federal aid to states and bloated personnel threaten constitutional government, vowing to purge waste and dismiss wasteful administrators from federal service.
Republican Women to Meet Luncheon under the Women s State Republican Committee will be held at the Casino at Hampton Beach at 1 09 p m June The speakers include Arn Glessner Mrs Spaulding Mrs Stenhedr Mrs Page directors Wentworth Senator George H Mobus Governor Winant and Congressman Fletcher. Tickets 140 must be procured before Thursday, may be secured from Birs Lest Barilete of Kingston.
Harrisburg health officials launch a statewide program to bring medical and dental health checks to school aged children in Bedford, Somerset, Tioga, Potter and Wyoming counties. A mobile clinic tour will notify families when examinations begin and after defects are identified, local physicians will provide treatment.
London dispatch reports George Bernard Shaw declining TP OConnor’s invitation to a Ramsay MacDonald dinner. He cites absence from town and humor, joking about future dinners praising Pope, Einstein, and his writing, while hoping guests enjoy themselves.
At the Methodist parsonage the class of 35 Fortmouth High School was entertained by the church choir in an annual custom. Eleven graduates attended, seven were choir members, and Philp Davis wrote the class ode. Gifts were given to graduates and their wives, with refreshments served as the evening ended in song and good cheer.
BABS observed Dad's Night Monday evening at Christ Church Parish House with about three fathers among guests of Rector Rev. Dr. Brine. The program included a humorous sketch to Arthur Badford and Teeman Moore titled It's All OF We Win and musical selections by Wallace deRochmont. Refreshments of sandwiches cheese crackers assorted cake tea and coffee were served.
The steamer Sightseer Gill will begin season's trips from Boston to the Isles of Shoals on Saturday. An estimated 275 passengers will arrive by special cars from Boston for a conference of the Unitarian Young People's Religious Union. Captain Winfield Ball of New Castle will again command the Sightseer.
The Bee a Southampton ketch built 124 years ago completed its 36000th crossing between Southampton and Newport on the Isle of Wight. Since 1801 it has sailed nearly always in the Wisht harbor area and is famed as a remaining ship from Nelson era naval victory decks.
Rev James H Brennan of Holy Trinity Somersworth is named successor to Rev Alex D Subiyan among those listed. Parish officials announced the appointment, highlighting Brennan’s prior service and the transition plan for Holy Trinity.
Personal notices list Philip Davis of the PP entering Golvers Hampshire in September and congratulations to Elias To and Ruth EB on a daughter born June 6 in North Hampton. Eddie Desautel, Dover boxer, to manage boxing career. Mrs W B Murphy attends funeral for Joseph Hassett. Phyllis We attended commencement exercises. scattered references to local residents and events.
Chief Justice Oliver We Branch closed the special session at Superior Court yesterday afternoon after hearing contested suits.
Notice warns that individuals failing to pay a stated due by September 4, 1925 will be prosecuted under New Hampshire public statutes Chapter 60. City Clerk Edward A. Keys Jr. signs the notice.
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