26 Jun 1931
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1931
Page
1
The article reports extreme temperatures and heat distress across multiple states. Detroit reported 98 degrees with a 100 plus high elsewhere. Downstate Illinois and Wisconsin saw many drownings and heat-related dangers as people crowded to cooling centers.
Market activity in New York shows steady price gains across steel and chemical sectors. Reports indicate buying interest remains robust despite mixed signals from London and Paris markets, with prices climbing in early trading and enduring into the day.
The Wentworth Etutel hosts a Ladies Night by the Partamoutt Rotary club with a 7 pm banquet and welcome address by Charles H. Walter. Entertainment from local professionals includes a three act program with a comic and dancer. Dancing to follow with Mr and Mrs J Byron Phillips and guests from Washington, D. C. attending after a fishing trip in ThatLorks, Me.
A chartered flight named Plane Liberty landed in Copenhagen after wandering for hours across Europe. The crew and passengers, including Otto Huby and Holgzee Hotens, were greeted by a large crowd upon arrival. The flight had originally aimed for Bremen but could not reach Copenhagen yesterday due to getting lost.
Hoiriis hailed as he stepped from the plane and was hoisted on the shoulders of cheering supporters. Laurel wreaths adorned the airmen while he embraced his mother and sister and greeted other relatives before a formal government welcome by Minister Iruis Skotts.
The Knights of Columbus mine clash with Kittery Town in a Sunset League game tonight. Kittery has performed strongly this season while the Knights have been reinforced, creating a competitive matchup with possible upset potential.
Rev William Safford Jones preaches What is Divine Services at South Church this Sunday. The church will close for a month from August first with plans for a short sermon and resumed services in September. Music includes Melody by Tchaikovsky and other listed pieces. Summer visitors receive a cordial welcome.
Alfred Aloysius Smith known as Trader Horn died at a Tankerton nursing home after two brief illnesses. He was famous for adventures and a breezy manner, stricken with a chill at his sister’s home days earlier and did not recover. Major Charles, head of the Northern New England Division of the Salvation Army, passed through this city en route to Portland after being called to Boston on organizational business.
Secretary Mellon will confer with French leaders in Paris to harmonize U S and France over President Hoover’s wartime debt and reparations holiday. Delegations from the French government will join discussions led by Premier Laval and Ambassador Edge with Treasury Secretary Mellon present.
Former Attorney General Jaremy Wal dran of this city was nominated as judge of the local Municipal Court at the Governor and Council session late yesterday afternoon. Appointment must await confirmation at the June 30 meeting. Waldron is deemed well qualified for court duties. Dr. J W Jameson of Concord named to State Board of Welfare. Gen William Sullivan of Manchester named to New Hampshire Gala diers Home board. Ellsworth Hadley of Hampstead granted pardon from Roku haunt County Barn. Hadley, over 7 years old, sentenced to 10 days for certain offense. Request for federal emergency funds to sustain road improvements in New Hallopshire.
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