17 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1947
Page
1
A terse statement from the premier denies rising crisis claims as authorities report a series of arrests in the capital. The scene remains tense as officials promise steady governance while political factions call for action.
The Indianapolis club announces the signing of Rosenthal, adding a new player to the roster. Officials confirm the move will affect the lineup for upcoming games, with the signing expected to strengthen the team’s depth and options on defense and offense.
A stream of probate items and divorce actions records estates in Jackson and surrounding areas. Notable entries include divorces between Leopold Wetzel and Frank Wetnel, and custody concerns for Ethel Louise Foople. multiple estates list inventories, appraisals, and realty values. Inheritance taxes are calculated for several estates, with totals ranging into hundreds of dollars, and private real estate sales confirmed, including a sale to Lucille King for $955.
The Thermaliers and Partemons from the nidel girplane club earned third and several prize placements in Class B at the Springfield free flight meet. Hugh Byers claimed seventh, with STS and other entries showing notable performance on the improvised turf field.
A truncated report describes a pedestrian accident with a vehicle bearing insufficient brakes. The driver, Gar rust, was arrested and later released. The victim suffered an elbow amputation and leg fracture after the collision. A native of Greensupee born Aug. 19, 1894, Walker Weaver is survived by his wife Dora, a son William, two daughters Joan and Betty, three sisters Ema Flowers Neth Yaxes and Mary Smith, and granddaughter Sandra Jo.
Hermie Caudill of Selversville Ky was brought into court with an interpreter present but not. he is charged with robbery and assault against Newton Rico Day Grocer. Not guilty pleas entered by Lawrence Reed Pindlays Burke James Roberts and others. Bond set at $1,000. Additional names appear among the jurors and witnesses.
Fragmentary OCR mentions individuals Soy eat UiariGa Bush Oak PHIL assault with $3,000 bond Aubrey Lee Herr Bellevue men go rt $20 bord. Details and context are unreadable. no clear date location or full names available.
The obituary notes the death of a man born May 5, 1908 in Obeny. He married Juanita O'Hara on Oct 1, 1928. Surviving are eight children Ray Red, Everett and Forest in Grand Rapids, and four sisters in Ohio and California. A daughter Patricia preceded him. Body at Windel-Howland funeral home. services pending arrival of relatives from the west coast.
Summarizing cases from West Unter court: Hazelbaker v. Bex-Rice dismissed at plaintiff cost. Jamison v. Jamison ordered to appear for contempt on June 90. Real estate sales approved: Spires estate sale to George Whitcande for 395. Barrackman estate sale to W F Barrackman and Alice Barrackman for 258. Divorce granted Caplinger. private sale of personal property in Roscoe Campbell estate. inventory omissions directed in Dora Collins matter. inheritance tax and stock area actions. Buckeye Casualty Co. suit against Jackson, Cox v Buckeye Casualty Co. for 50 plus costs.
The first trial from an investigation of alleged black market sugar operations centered in Huntington is set to begin in federal court. Ned Welch of Spartansburg, S.C. faces four counts of possession of counterfeit sugar rationing stamps. Eighteen others who pleaded guilty await sentencing before Judge Harry E. Watkins.
June 17 report notes a $12 000 tornado relief fund in the area built by volunteers including firemen near Vienna. About $5 000 came from visitors who stopped by last weekend as part of the drive to aid victims. Retailers in St Louis report a 30 to 40 percent drop in trade due to a streetcar and bus strike affecting downtown transit. Mr and Mrs Gomer Jones of Cleveland visited Mr and Mrs Glenn Presnell. Jones is a former All America center once elected with Ohio State Teathail teams.
Washington agent for Gereson mining combine collapsed after testifying in a May fraud trial. Freeman suffered a serious heart attack and was taken to Casualty hospital in bad condition. Attorney Adistin Canfield said Freeman was in a very bad state as he left the courthouse.
Washington June 17 The labor department noted that retail prices of living essentials for moderate income families in large cities declined slightly from mid April to mid May. Prices for fats and oils fell about 12 percent, dairy products dropped over 5 percent while fresh fruits and vegetables rose about 4 to 4 percent on average.
Police Chief Hay Brown attends the Bowling Green annual meeting of the Ghic Police Chiefs association. While Brown is away, John G. Smith, chief of detectives, serves as acting chief.
An obscure ad fragment touts Rexall Brag Store offerings for skin care. It mentions Gypsy Cream Rex-Eme Mexall and Cara Nome Skin Cream with promotional flairs, urging readers to visit Rexall Drug Store to learn about summer cosmetics and glamour products despite garbled spellings.
Maurice M. Smith of Cambridge succeeds Father Con Baer as pastor at St Joseph's Church after previously serving as assistant pastor of St Benedict's in Cambridge. In Columbus, June 17, the legislature limited the governor's powers as a recheck of appropriation requests reveals a misreported 975000 line item.
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