23 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1930
Page
1
Officials say relief measures are to aid World War veterans and families, with funds dependent on available appropriations. A plan would provide limited support for a three month period, aiming to assist those in need while commissioners seek a reasonable approach and broader backing.
A serious highway crash near Ohio Avenue involved a Ford sedan driven by Lockbaum and a city bus. The collision uprooted a steel pole and damaged a wooden pole, with Lockbaum and a passenger killed. Ambulances and police responded as investigators from the bus company and coroner’s office examined the scene. Relatives and neighbors recalled Lockbaum’s community involvement while details about the bus’s lighting and accident sequence emerged.
The speaker notes the current end zone is easy for sacks when the offense reaches the five yard line. Extending by ten yards would give the offense a chance to run plays and passes, enabling it to reach the five yard line more often.
Clyde Cann, 35, an escaped patient from Longview hospital for the insane, died after shooting himself to avoid capture. In a brief gun battle with Sheriff Robert Roberts and deputies near Nicholsville, Cann fired four shots, one hitting the sheriff's house. Cann had attacked family members at the home of his father-in-law H. E. Browning, prompting the officers to respond.
Five to six hours before routes begin four extra mail carriers are to be employed to help out between now and Christmas. Three substitutes and five temporary parcel post men join trucks during the rush while three extra clerks and two laborers sort mail and assist in package routing. Noon hours see long lines to buy stamps as shifts run day and night. No mail delivery on Christmas Day except special deliveries. Officials say the special delivery rush may extend into the day before Christmas with more help likely. Bankruptcy notes report Edward Thurman and others granted discharges in Cincinnati and Portsmouth cases, with final records in Alb ert d. Cilman bankruptcy case showing liabilities of 1004.55 and no assets.
Watkins promoter in Detroit met in Portsmouth on business with James Grubb to inspect the tower route of a proposed bus line. The plan envisions connections with red buses to Charleston Huntington Parkersburg Marietta Ironton Columbus Toledo Detroit Cleveland Akron Covington Cincinnati. Start hoped for early next year.
Ranger Rivers testifies to a fatal confrontation after arresting six men in Vastine hollow near Scioto county. Jonas Cooper was killed and Lewis wounded when Rivers fired as one suspect reached for a pocket. Bond signatures include Emily Rivers and several locals.
Arthur Adams was cited for contempt by Judge Russell K. McCurdy for failing to pay all money as ordered. Lytia Adams filed the complaint. Divorce suit filed by Jasper Kelley of 2116 Sixth Street, va Terre Kelley at Fifteenth and Chillicothe Streets listed as willful absentee. Attorney T. Cy Beatty involved. Deed authority sought for Alva Thurmin to transfer Lamb property. Miller pays Lamb contract. demurrer filed in probate court by A H Bannon executor. George Wills placed on three years probation for non support. Auto crash at Eighth and Lincoln injures vehicles driven by Herbert Green and Elva Amison. Theaters in Germany largely show German talkies.
The article records three judges involved in a local case at Charden. Justice L. L. Merrington of Menmie faced a confrontation, Justice L. Davis was detaining warden, and Justice Lester T. Meynelda of Charden accepted a guilty plea and imposed a $25 fine plus costs.
Elmer G. Farmer, a well known dry officer, has been reassigned to Mahoning county and nearby areas to pursue stills and dry law offenders. He follows the death of his former comrade Charles Hutchinson, who died suddenly a week ago from blood poisoning.
Ashland December 23 75 needy families will receive Christmas aid from Chesapeake and Ohio Railway employees led by terminal dispatcher L F Cabell and yard department workers. Cabell started the appeal and gathered funds to buy supplies for Christmas cheer.
LONDON December 23 Sir James Barrie 70 famed author and playwright is bedfast with a severe chill. Barrie known for Peter Pan and Sentimental Tommy is reported ill. Overcoat stolen from Bennett dry cleaning shop at 1149 Eleventh Street Monday thief entered store, Patrolman Elmer Feazell investigating.
In Smyrna, Turkey, St Nicholas known mainly to a few Americans and Christian foreigners. The ruins of his church at Dembre lie near the ancient tomb once carried to Italy byItalian merchants. Locals recall legends of gifts and miracles tied to the saint, and his name endures in regional folklore.
A bold claim follows the Thosine prescription saying it soothes irritation and targets internal causes for rapid cough relief. The ad promises the first swallow stops obstinate coughs, with safe tasting formula and a money back guarantee, sold in 35¢ 60¢ and $1.00 bottles at local drug stores.
The Valley rural school presents an operetta by first to sixth grade pupils on Tuesday afternoon and the seventh and eighth graders perform later tonight at the Valley rural school building under Thomas Giles. Public invited. Ine M. Ashmore and Delia Louise Gosford are named in the report.
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