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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1948

Page

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Morehead College Celebrates Reinstatement Victory

Morehead State College suspended classes as students, marching band, and officials celebrated the reinstatement by the Southern Association. President Willisse Baird led ceremonies while Dr. A. Y. Loyd and Governor Earle Clements’s representative marked the Kentucky victory for higher education.

Morehead Southern Association Ofif Colleges and Secondary Schools Morchiead School Cllege Ari Williesse Baird Kentucky Exertises A. Y. Loyd Legislative Research Commission History Earle C. Clements

Highway work advances on north side expansion

Officials outline temporary berms and a future 3 foot raised concrete strip as the north side paving proceeds. Drainage pine 12 and 1B inch lines may continue this winter with Charles Stein Construction Co. of Chillicothe as sub contractor. Slag may be added to the south half in spring to form a blanket course before final paving. First concrete poured on the south end with 240 feet on December 28 and 1,100 feet total completed by November 23. The largest single day pour was 1,264 feet on November 18.

Pege Charles Stein Construction Co Chil Ticothé Halles

Council votes to suspend Wagner in stormy night session

The city council at a stormy Monday night meeting votes 4 to 2 to suspend Mr Wagner drawing sharp debate from residents. Albert H Weghurst George L Koerner Stephen A Stewart Jr join the move while Mayor George W Wear and John M Sallagay vote against. Court action looms as related disputes with Koerner and Weghorst proceed amid the ongoing case in the Ohio Supreme Court clarifying seating and forfeiture rules.

Albert H. Weghurst George L. Koerner Stephen A. Stewart Jr George W. Wear John M. Sallagay Wagner Atill Ohio Supreme Court Ising Kerner Weghorst Be’ Nalt Koerner Cyrus P. Kahlis John’ W. Bush Wear Ernest G. Littleton Council Afr Wagner City Hall

Ministers Split Over City Manager Controversy

Rene said he backs clean government and best interests for the city but admits insufficient knowledge to take a stand on the affair. Ministers attended the council meeting urging Mr. Wagner’s retention as city manager. Trinity Methodist’s official board drafted a letter opposing the suspension, praising Wagner’s character and administration and urging a veto of the suspension.

Rene Selote, County’ Ministecial Association Revi. Simons Wagner William L. Steffens Portsmouth Steffens Trinity Methodist

Pike County Youth Wounded By Rifle Bullet

Lloyd Harris age 16 son of Ernest Harris of Beaver Route 1 is in General Hospital for removal of a rifle bullet from his left foot. X rays indicated entry by Fowler and the boy is under the care of Tir Hubert Thorman. He was wounded accidentally while handling a rifle. Russell Doyle of Greenup suffered a crushed foot and several broken toes at the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway shops in Raceland and was moved to C and C Hospital in Huntington.

Pike County Lloyd Harris Ernest Harris Beaver Rt 1 Russell R. B.doyle Neat Greenup Chesapeake & Ohio Railay Raceland Huntington

Local Hunter Wins Beagle Prize At Adams Club Event

Adams County Beagle Club held its annual mating at Coon Hills in Winchester. Robingoway of Portsmouth won a 5 month old beagle valued at $50. Event hosted by 35 members with a chicken dinner. Club president Germperling, vice president Eyler, and secretary-treasurer Skert led the proceedings. The club owns a 137-acre site and has undertaken improvements in recent years.

Winchester Lawrence Phillips Robingoway Portsmouth Adams County Beagle Club Coon Hills Dee Moore F.C. Germperling Tom Eyler West Union Charles N. Skert Adams County Coon Hill

New Surface Planned for River Road Project

State Highway Department seeks bids to resurface Route 52 in Monroe Township Adama County by asphalt concrete. Project length 2,639 miles with estimated cost 43,000 dollars. Completion deadline set for July 1 1943.

River Road West Union Dee State Highway Department Monroe Township Adama County

Don’t Suffer Pimples With Pelecon’s Ointment

An old advertisement promises relief for pimples and skin irritations with Pelecon’s Ointment. It claims rapid fading of redness and itching, offering money back if not satisfied, and touts one application as delightful. The copy mimics early 20th century drug-store tone with bold claims and limited details.

Felersua Pelecson

Tractor Driver Injured Eye in Ohio Incident

Wellston reports Frank McPheters of Buckeye Fur nace Mining Co sustained a serious right eye injury while driving a tractor. A tree branch struck his eye, and emergency care was given by Dr. G. B. Ackerman.

Wellston Frank McPheters Wellaton Buckeye Furnace Mining Co G. B. Ackerman

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