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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1931

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Farm Agents From Other Counties Meet At Picnic

County 4 H leaders will hold a conference at Second Presbyterian Church on Wednesday June 10. The gathering will start at 10 a m with group breakouts led by GC C Ling and W W Brownfield coordinating presidents and vice presidents. Other county agents including Wetherell Henderson and Thomas will join newsmen to observe. Motion pictures of club work will be shown and each club will bring a basket dinner to form a large picnic. A large crowd is anticipated due to rising club activity.

Second Presbyterian Church Eighth and Waller Streets GC. C. Ling Url Wetherell Tike County Floyd Henderson Jackson County M Thomas Thomas

Manchester Driver Hurt in Wreck at Pond Run

John Cole a 27 year old Manchester Baking Co driver was seriously injured when his truck overturned near Pond Run Wednesday. His left arm was mangled, he received first aid at Friendstip and was later sent home. Municipal court details show several defendants cited for liquor and theft related charges with outcomes or continuances.

Manchester John Cole Manchester Baking Co Pond Run Cole Cule Friendstip George J. Tyler Sy

Chesapeake and Ohio seeks ICC permission to acquire 17 mile line

WASHINGTON June 3 The Chesapeake and Ohio midway has asked the ICC for permission to acquire and operate the 17 mile railroad line owned by the Blue Jay Lumber Co extending from Leaver Junction where it connects with the Chesapeake and Ohio at Flat Top West Virginia.

Wastington Chesapeake and Ohio Midway I. CG. Q Blue Jay Lumber Go Leaver Junction Chesapeake and Oido Fiat Top W. Vn

River Traffic Timings On Ohio River Weathered by Falls

Report notes the Ohio River at Ba.D.e measured 12.4 feet and receding on Wednesday. Navigator Cordell prepared for Pittsburgh trade, Chris Green positioned for Huntington at 10:30 a.m. I will return to Cincinnati at 10 p.m. Wednesday.

Ohio River Seuator Cordell Pittsburgh Chris Green Huntington Cincinnati

Manchester Wins Opening Contest

Manchester defeats West Union 6 to 0 in the opening game, with Manchester pitcher Brammer and Thompson guiding the win. A rematch is scheduled for Winchester Wednesday. West Union batsmen Ells and O'Brien struggled against Manchester pitching.

Manchester Speen Minn West Union All Nemanda Damier Mawester Winchester Imwureday West Uniec Ells O'Brien Thompson Brammer

Four Candidates Initiated by Loyal Order of Moose

At the regular meeting of the Loyal Order of Moose Tuesday night Dictator SL Straus announced a membership drive opened and continuing indefinitely. An effort is being made to initiate a class of candidates for initiation in July.

Moose Loyal Order of Moose SL Straus

Big Jobbing Mills Resume Hums in Portsmouth Works

Wheeling Steel Corp resumes operations at its large jobbing mill in Portsmouth after idle days. The plant reportedly runs at about a small fraction of full capacity as it restarts following the shutdown.

Portsmouth Wheeling Steel Corp PT Ps

Open Bids For New High School in Jefferena Township

Jackson 0 Tune B-Wide bids opened Monday night but the contract was not let at that time. Officials expect a Saturday announcement on whether any bids will be accepted, per Superintendent Orin W. Davis.

Jackson Jefferena Township Ciue Orin W. Pavis

Wellston Attorney's Automobile Stolen

In Wellston, attorney and wife reported thieves took their Ford sedan from the front of a local showroom where they were attending a moving picture. Police have no trace of the vehicle and the case is under investigation.

Rae Vines Wellston Attornes

Man Falls Dead in Filling Grave at Greenlawn Cemetery

Edward Nichols aged 68 collapsed while filling a grave at Greenlawn cemetery in Portsmouth at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday. He died of a cerebral hemorrhage before a physician arrived. Nichols, a 10 year cemetery worker, is survived by siblings Frances Nichols Chris James and William Ward. The funeral is set for Thursday at Richards Funeral Chapel with burial at Greenlawn.

Green‘lawn Edward Nichols Union Street Virgi Fowler J. Ty Rcott Nichols Edward Hurt Newt Bender John Linek Frances Nichols Chris James Wiliam Ward Portsmouth Thoreday Richards Funneral Chapel Ninth Waller Streets J. H. Smith New Inch Baptist Church Greenlawn

Exalted Rulers to Attend Ports mouth Elks Opening

Trustees and officers of the Portsmouth Lodge of Elks finalize plans for the new Elks Home at Fourth and Court streets. The opening is set for 7 to 10 p m next Friday with past exalted rulers asked to wear their jewels. Pete Tauchenan and Kia Pinny mates to provide music. Trustees invite dignitaries to inspect the home and join the celebration.

Elks Portsmouth

Victim Regains Consciousness After Crash Near Glyons

Oak Hill Ohio May 3 Wilford Toya 40 manager of the Ohio Telephone Co. who sustained a fractured skull in an auto accident near Glyons Station has regained consciousness and is in a Chillicothe hospital in critical condition but may recover. Samuel Finney 2 was treated and returned home. Tenry Souders 21 of Welstein sustained minor injuries as the telephone company truck rolled on a freshly rolled stretch of highway and overturned. Bord, father of four, was crushed beneath the truck.

Eacoint Tee Oak Hill Jme Wilord Toya Ohio Rtanlard Gohere Glyons Station Chillicothe Conditiot Samuel Finney Hig Jarksnow Tenry Souders Welstein Almrest Telephone Company Bkidder Bord

Treasure Quest Off France Ends In More Disaster

Sunken treasure off Brest continues to lure sailors and divers for a final salvage attempt. Five ships and 11 lives have already been lost in related expeditions as crews seek millions in gold aboard the Egypt near Brest. The wrecks Artiglio and Battle, long in the Englan Channel area, have repeatedly claimed lives and equipment. A new expedition aboard Artigino 1 sails from Brest aiming at the Egypt treasure, while salvage operations face perils from mines and failing equipment.

GHMA Italy Napkeo France Treisure Egypt Brest Artighto Marina Salvage Co Alster Raffia Jeanne Marie Sark Englan Channel Artigno 1

Need Workers on New Park Volunteers to Clean Site

Thursday afternoon set aside for volunteers to weed, fence whitewash, and clean a 3 acre tract in Rushtown Chypsiday. Southern Ohio Lish and Game association plans a weed cutting contest with about 100 participants. Transportation help available through Dr. Walter Kine Vaughn A Talbots or Kire Chief Leedom. Coffee and sandwiches to be served.

Southern Ohio Lish and Game Association Rushtown Walter Kine Vaughn A. Talbots Leedom

New Venire Called In Murder Hearing

A new venire of 30 jurors was summoned today as counsel entered the third day of the trial to decide if Mrs Maude Lowther helped her alleged lover Tilby Smith in the murder of Smiths wife Glare. Smith, twice convicted of killing his wife, awaits electro cution at the state penitentiary.

Jefferson Maude Lowther Tilby Smith Alay Smith Smith Glare State Penitentiary

Drills For Water Strikes Gas Near St Paul By

George McGlone drilled a well near St Paul, Minnesota, and at 137 feet struck a strong flow of gas instead of water. He planned to pipe the gas to his home the next day, providing fuel for cooking and illumination.

George McGlone St. Paul, By Bia Hottse

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