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Newspaper

Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1935

Page

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Two Die In Scioto County Auto Accidents In Fatal Week

Two persons died and several injured as multiple crashes occurred across Scioto and Pike counties. Christine Voelker, 67, died from a blood clot after a collision near her home in Scioto Trail. William Stoll, 22, died from a skull fracture after his car slid on a slippery curve in Gemany. Russell Adkins, 21, of Frashingtown charged with intoxicated driving, was fined and jailed. other arrests followed as road patrols handled numerous wrecks and a truck burned on Route 23 near Yoxley. The death toll raises local auto fatalities to two percent of county records, while the safety campaign continues.

Autemo Mercy Yspital Scioto County The Safety Council Christine Vnch Voelker Scioto Trail Scioto Vanty Mra Voelker Vike William Stoll Beaver Gemany Pike County Russell Adkins Frashingtownship Horace L. Small Brandel Adkins Boalt Brand Homer Bloomfield Court Street Clarence Odle State High Portsmouth Kenneth Gorsuch Immel Ind Yoxley Ith Caroline Mineh Derick Voelker Caroline Ach Kinney’s Lane Folly Ray of Columbus B. Kiemme Lke

Prayers For Peace Heard At Bethlehem

Prayers gather in Bethlehem as 2000 years after the Magi journey, a star symbol will be set ablaze above the Church of the Nativity altar. Priests with censers move as a crowd shouts Hallelujah and the effigy of the Holy Child is unveiled and carried to the grotto beneath the transept. Candy lights brighten the small nativity site as bells ring on Christmas Day.

Jesus Jerusalem Jesus Christ

Change In Job Policy Opposed By Roosevelt Aide Says No Expansion

President Roosevelt defended the 3,500,000 govern ment supported as the target for federal aid stating the 4 billion work fund covers them and no more. He rejected Hopkins claim that winter conditions worsen relief and dismissed the idea of expanding federal relief beyond current limits.

Roosevelt Hopkins Harry L. Hopkins Works Progress Administrator

Cold Temps Persist As Snow Blankets Nation

Weather forecasters said cold weather would continue across the country with snow from the Canadian Rockies to the Atlantic. Several inches fell in many areas while light flurries lingered in the upper Mississippi and Ohio valleys as a new weather cell moved into Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Chicago Santa Claus United States Canadian Rockies Atlantic Mississippi Ohio Minnesota Wisconsin

Christmas War Tension Grips Europe With Italo Ethiopian Conflict

Europe braces for possible hostilities amid the Italo Ethiopian war as the League of Nations contemplates extended sanctions. In Rome shoppers face shortages as sanctions pressure grows while defense preparations intensify. More than Ethiopians are dead and 1,000 wounded in clashes near Mairiam Quenar, west of the front.

Europe Italy Ethiopia East Africa League of Nations League Rome Mairiam Qunerar

Soviet Warns Berlin Tokyo With Naval Buildup

Moscow announces submarine and destroyer fleets four times larger than four years ago in Investia. Coastguard forces allegedly up 1100 percent while giving no exact ship numbers. The statement emphasizes Soviet undersea power in the Pacific and Baltic amid regional tensions with Japan and Manchukuo over Outer Mongolia.

Tella Germany Japan Moscow Soviet Union Investia Sava Russia Pacific Baltic Marchukuo Outer Mongolia

Governor Signs Four Bills After Special Session

Governor Davey signed four measures from the special session including an old age pension conformity bill, a three percent use tax, a beer stamp tax, and an amusement admission tax extension. The old age pension bill was sent to the social security board to show federal conformity, enabling Ohio to receive half of federal pension funds. The use tax targets purchases made outside Ohio to dodge the state sales levy. the admissions tax extends to March 31, 1937 with an 82 percent levy on amusements receipts, replacing the prior 16 percent levy suspended four years ago.

Columbus Davey General Assembly Myers Social Security Board Washington Ohio

Christmas Eve in Portsmouth by Ninel Grimes

An atmospheric reflection on Christmas Eve in Portsmouth with scenes of workers overtime and city lights as people prepare for the holiday. The piece contrasts the bustling town with a quiet, reverent mood and recalls the enduring message of peace and goodwill.

Extra Police to Meet Lindbergh

The extra force to be stationed at Liverpool is the sole measure authorities say shows Britain will not fear further Lindbergh kidnap attempts. Police reassure public amid heightened security and vigilance around the incident.

Lindbergh Liverpost

Lindberghs May Stay Aboard Ship Through New Year

New York December 24 heavy seas may keep Colonel and Mrs Charles Lindbergh and their 3 year old son Jon aboard their North Atlantic liner for Christmas and New Year celebrations. An official said the ship will have a Christmas tree and ornaments while the family remains aboard with only the ship's crew for company.

New York Charles A. Lindbergh Jon North Atlantic International Hesji Barret United States Lines

Salvation Army Sets Christmas Cheer Events Tonight

Salvation Army missions and service clubs plan children’s party tonight at seven thirty nine with more than a hundred expected. A Christmas dinner for transients and singles is served, featuring roast pork, while a larger turkey meal is planned for 1 pm Wednesday at the Union Mission aiding many destitute families.

Salvation Army, Mission and Service Clubs Salvation Army Union Mission Theiewer

Davey Seeks Return Amid Job Satisfaction

The Sesected Press reports that Davey announces his candidacy again citing job satisfaction as the main reason. He emphasizes loyalty to his current role while pursuing political office, aiming to continue public service.

Davey

Florida Grants 188 Pardons and Paroles on Christmas Day

The state issued 188 pardons and paroles in a Christmas list. An individual named Obio appears among the released. The report notes 43 releases in total.

Florida United States Obio

100 Years Old Tomorrow Veteran of Civil War Prison Camp

A 100 year old man, once captain of the guard at Johosm's prison camp of the Union 26, recalls service in Washington and frequent encounters with President Lincoln during the closing peace of the Civil War.

Johosm Union Washington Lincoln

WPA Checks Arrive for Local Workers Amid Delays

WPA payments go to city workers with about 3203 employees paid last week and more than 1546 workers paid on Saturday and Monday. Funds were issued at the rear of the city building to those not yet received their checks.

WPA

Christmas program at mission shelter for children

Families at the mission shelter will receive Christees Tree and Treat for about two children tonight at 7 30. Kiwanis Club members again plan a merry Christmas for children at the home with entertainment at 3 pm. and the children will participate.

Mission Kiwanis Club

Hobo King Plans Holiday Sing Sing Visit

The self styled hobo leader announces a holiday party with mulligan stew and refreshments. He says he will go to Sing Sing as a guest of Warden Lawes to address inmates, framing his message as a Christmas note about effort and return.

Sing Sing Lawes

Christmas Holiday Printing Schedule Notice

The Times will not publish on Wednesday for Christmas and resumes Thursday. An extra comics page appears in today's issue. Turn to back page for Tuesday's comics and to Page 17 for Wednesday's. Merry Christmas.

Times Ths

Relief Officials Map War Surplus Aid Program

A five person relief investigation staff will be hired with half salaries paid by the county and half by the bureau. Investigators may earn 190 dollars monthly plus 20 to 40 dollars monthly for car mileage. rent and utilities for the relief office are covered. Ward offices include 651 Sixth Street with centers in rural areas and New Diston.

Williams County Federal Relief Administration Warera FERA WPA Packard New Diston

Christmas Preparations Fill White House Rush

Snow covered White House buzzes with holiday tasks as the Roosevelt family plans a private gift exchange and an outdoor tree lighting. Eleanor and Curtis Roosevelt, along with Sarah Roosevelt, are expected to awaken early for stockings by the fireplace while Mrs. Roosevelt speaks at a charity party and hosts staff greetings.

Washington White House Rhoosevelts Mr. Roosevelt Eleanor Curtis Dall Sarah Roosevelt Roosevelt Sanaa

Temperatures Observer Behininas's Report

Temperatures show a small rise with today at 25 degrees and yesterday at 34. One year ago today Feels cooler at 50 and 44. Data notes reference observer Behininas and time stamped at 11 a m.

Behininas Maximem Maateum

Bonus bill hopes rise as Congress eyes early action

Speaker Byrns and rep Clark, with Joseph Byrns signaling possible compromise on a bonus measure acceptable to the administration, aim to clear a path soon after Congress convenes. Veterans groups back Vinson and Patman bills as they seek unified support. current law delays maturation until 1945.

Washington Joseph W. Brrus Byrns Patman Veterans of Foreign Wars Vinson American Legion

Children On Relief Families To Get Toys Made By WPA Help

Ohio relief families will enjoy a Christmas thanks to 7500 WPA women sewing project workers. They used scraps from regular work to craft stuffed animals teddy bears dolls and other toys. Officials say the women were given free rein to design and follow their ideas and may pursue toy industry jobs in the future.

WPA Ocolumbus Ohio Works Progress Administration

Typhoon Hits Philippines Rescue by US Navy Vessel

Seventeen Filipino fishermen were rescued by the US Navy ship Genesee after their boats capsized in a typhoon off Cavite province near Rosario. Winds lashed the coast as one boat grounded near Tantioe and officials expected more storms to brew within a day or two.

Manila P. 1 Genesee Rosario Cavite Peptine Comarince Fae

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