28 Dec 1963
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1963
Page
1
Scioto County records show new truck sales through December 13 top 1962 by 74 units, reaching 413 with a 1963 projection near the 470 peak set in 1955. New car sales for 1963 total 2,244, far below 1962’s 2,972. overall vehicle activity includes 7,981 used cars and trucks and 6,098 person-to-person sales as noted by deputy clerk Mildred Kirk.
Community notes from Findlay Street Methodist Church and Pleasant Greensat. A public program Nights of Miracles led by the pastor Rev. G Howard Howatter on Sunday at 2 20 pm at Findlay Street Church. Senior chair hosted a holiday dinner at Shawnee Restaurant with gifts and a turkey dinner for many local residents and visitors.
Ernest Borgnine and Ethel Merman announced they will wed next July after Borgnine’s divorce from Real Donaldo Jr. is finalized. The pair, both television and stage stars, expressed happiness and anticipation of a union they call inevitable and joyful.
Farm And Home Notes report wool growers must meet a January 31 deadline to file for 1963 marketing year payments under the National Wool Act. ASCS cautions that payments for the 1964 year depend on proper completion of marketed lambs and wool by the cutoff date. The article notes a nine month term for the 1964 year and cites a nine month period for producer eligibility. It also mentions a 207 day test under Ohio State University guidance and references a Holstein cow with notable production benchmarks.
The 1963 Ohio crop year closed with near record yields and a value of about 624.5 million dollars, led by corn and wheat. Oats held steady prices for 1964, with a base rate of 73 cents per bushel, while dairy and fruit growers faced a tough year amid high production.
First Peoples Bank wins for the second year in South Shore decorating contest. Trophy stays after three consecutive wins. Cash prizes awarded in home decoration division to Harry Pollitt and Clarence Voters, Randall Roe and partners. Judging held Friday. sponsors include James L. Flannery Post American Legion, South Shore Fire Department, and Kentucky Creative Arts League chapter.
In Bowling Green Kentucky an AP report notes the planned key to the city ceremony for distinguished visitors faces uncertainty as officials debate the wording and location of the event.
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