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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1953

Page

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Major American firms listed in consolidated stock sale

A lengthy OCR shows a roster of top United States corporations with percentages, including Allied Chemical, American Can, American Smelting, American Tel & Tel, Bethlehem Steel, General Electric, General Motors, Johns Manville, Pullman Inc, Radio Corp, Sears Roebuck, Socony Vac Oil, U S Steel, Westinghouse Electric, and standard brands. The fragment appears to catalog holdings or participations with assorted percentages, reflecting a broad industrial investment context.

New York Noon Alleghany Corp Allied Chemical American Can American Smelting American Tel & Tel American Tobacco Anaconda Copper Armco Steel Ashland Atchison Tep & SF Baltimore & Ohio Bendix Aviation Bethlehem Steel Chesapeake & Ohio Chrysler Corp Cities Service Columbia Gas Continental Motors Curtiss Wright Firestone General Electric General Motors Goodrich International Hery Johns Manville Kroger Co Mead Corp Montgomery Ward National Cash Reg National Distillery Packard, Motor Penny J. C Pennsylvania RR Phillips Petroleum Pullman Inc Pure ‘Oil Radio Corp Republic Steel Schenley Ind Sears Roebuck Server Shel Ol Sinclair Oil Socony Vac Oil Southern Pacific Southern Railway Standard Brands Standard Oil Ind Standard Oil J Standard Ohio Texas Ca Union Carbide United Aircraft US Rubber U S Steel Western Union Westinghouse Elect Wheeling Steel

Deaths And Funerals John Crabtree 77 of Lucasville

A 77 year old farmer John Crabtree of Lucasville Rt 1 died at 3 10 am in Mercy Hospital from complications after a long illness. He had lived at River View Manor and previously worked as a farm worker near London Ohio. Survived by sisters Lottie Colley and Lewis Lust a brother Frank and other relatives. Funeral at 2 pm Friday at McKinley Funeral Home with burial in Rushtown Cemetery.

John Crabtree Lucasville Rt 1 Mercy Hospital Morgan Township Crabtree Lewis and Rhoda Hiles Crabtree Lottie Colley McDermott Lewis Lust Columbus Frank McKinley Funeral Home Rushtown Cemetery Riverview Manor London John W. Bush Buckley Rest Home Pomeroy Lynn Funeral BD. C. McPherson Buriss Friendship Cemetery Mr. Bush Portsmouth Yvears Playhouse Lucille Mas Chicago J. Melvin New Boston Loyal Order of Boose

Turnpike Body May Face New Ohio Lawsuit

Columbus reports the Ohio Turnpike Commission may face suit over routing the 241 mile toll road through Elyria. Special legal counselor Robert Shoup of Cleveland warned the decision could trigger legal action after the commission denied a reroute request. Elyria argues the route blocks expansion, reduces tax revenue, disrupts growth, and harms property values.

Columbus O.M Ohio Turnpike Commission Elyria Robert Shoup Cleveland Shoup Eloria

Mrs Georgia Brown Dies After Heart Attacks at 54

Mrs Georgia Ann Brown 54 died Tuesday afternoon in St Marys Hospital Huntington following heart attacks. A former Portsmouth resident, she had worked at Johns Lunch Room in Huntington. Survived by four daughters Mrs Russell Imes Mrs Richard Mowery Mrs Carl Boggs Mrs Sherman Perkins. two sons Lee Brown and Sgt Cecil Brown. Funeral arrangements at Lynn Funeral Home with viewing at Mrs Imes home after 7 tonight.

Georgia Ann Brown St. Mary’s Hospital Huntington Portsmouth John Russell Imes Galia St Richard Mowery Mabert Carl Boggs Third St Sherman Perkins Slocum Lee Brown Cecil Brown Mercedes Calif Lynn Funeral Home Imes Gailia Si

Funeral services held for Lena Keeton Keeton of Kernie Ky

Local relatives of Mrs. Lena Leota Rudd Keeton age 73 wife of James H E Keeton of Kernie Ky returned from Kernie after her funeral services. She died Saturday after a long illness. Survivors include husband and children Lou Keeton Mrs Lona Hammond Mrs June Helm of Seiviotaville Mrs Bessie Hammons Walter Keeton of Portsmouth Chalmer Keeton Union City Mich Mrs Eliza Fan

Lena Leota Rudd Keeton James HE. Keeton Kernie Lou Keeton Lona Hammond June Helm Seiotaville Bessie Hammons Walter Keeton Portsmouth Chalmer Keeton Union City Mich Eliza Fan

Logan Named To Head Post

New officers for the coming year were elected Tuesday night at Russell D Williams Post American Legion. Officers will be installed July 14 with Legion Auxiliary guests. Names include Alfred Logan commander Henry Gyer first vice Robert McLaughlin second vice Sylvan Emnett adjutant William Hyland chaplain William Burch finance officer Wylie McFerren sergeant at arms William Miller Charles Jones executive board John Jones Charles Jones color bearers Howard McCarty Harry Hyland color guard William Burch trustee William Hyland delegates to county council. Edward Huber, William McCarty to department convention. alternates Alfred Logan William Hyland William Burch.

Russell D. Williams American Legion Women of the Legion Alfred G. Logan Henry W. Gyer Robert C. McLaughlin Sylvan A. Emnett William Hyland William ©. Burch Wylie G. McFerren William D. Miller Charles L. Jones John M. Jones Charles R. Jones Howard Mc Carty Harry Hyland Wiliam Hyland County Council Department Edward W. Huber William D McCarty William 0. Burch

Russell Stray Dogs Destroyed Order From City Mayor

Mayor Albert C. Fosson instructed Russell police to destroy stray dogs after numerous complaints of damage to trucks and gardens. Owners urged to keep pets penned or leashed. Masonic rites set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at William Lafferty Funeral Home with Rev. W. E. Mills officiating. burial in IOOF Cemetery.

Russell Albert C. Fosson Police Department Millie Gladys Ogle Dayton Kamer Wes Union Cloyd Cary Humboldt, I Sarah Bette Malone

West Union Baby David Hayslip Dies at Adams County

Graveside services for three day old David Miller Hayslip, son of Mr and Mrs Ovan Hayslip of West Union, were held today at ICOF Cemetery. The infant died Tuesday at Adams County Hospital. Rev Mills officiated. burial by William Lafferty Funeral Home.

Leslie Wilburn Carthr Wilson Creek Baptist Church Dan Newsome Leslie Wilburn Hopewell Mary Christina Betty Hazel Jones Grayson Leslie Jr Columbus Luster James Pactolus Logan Raymond Ada Sherdan Woodrow Wolfe Clifford Rush Day ‘Ferry Ashland Hazel Terry David Hayslip West Union Pam David Miller Hayslip Ovan Hayslip Adams County Hospital W. E. Mills Icof Wiliam Lafferty Funeral Home

Meters changeover details for downtown streets

City officials outline new manual meters offering three minutes per nickel with a two hour limit on select blocks from Chillicothe to Gallia. Old meters remain on others with one hour per nickel and various two hour limits. New automatic meters 12 minutes per penny operate at the Post Office area. Hours differ: old meters 9 am to 6 pm, new ones 8 am to 8 pm. Read the legend on each meter for time, limit, and coinage.

Third St Chillicothe St Fourth St Fifth St Sixth St Gallia St. Esplanade Beau New Times Second St Gay To Market Sts First Alley Chillcothe St Washington St Gay St Sinton St Gay St. Seventh St Gay St. Gallia St Findlay Findlay St Seventh St Higahta St Beall

Lifeguard Rescues Boy at Lake Alma

Wellston four year old Ronnie Martin of Columbus was saved by lifeguard Dick Starr at Lake Alma after the child ducked his head underwater. Starr pulled him from the water and administered artificial respiration before his breathing returned, aided by an oxygen inflator and a doctor's heart stimulant. the boy’s mother Ver on Martin, formerly Irene Barnhill, was visiting with her sons.

Wellston Ronnie Martin Columbus Alma Vernon Martin Alva Dick Starr Irene Barnhill

Dr Fleming and Family Relocate to Lucasville Home

Dr. Fleming located now adjusted in his new Lucasville residence on Route 24 owned by John Moulter. He and Mrs Fleming have two sons James Fleming of Summit St and Dr W J Fleming of Palo Alto Calif. Fleming is an alumnus of Miami University and Johns Hopkins University. Hillsboro Farm Bureau picnic set for July 29 at Fort Falls State Park. Mrs Gaffin dismissed from hospital after auto accident near Aberdeen.

Elyria Iit Elryia Shoup Commission James Shacknessy Bee Franklin Furnace Church of Christ Fleming L. N. Fleming Lucasville Route 24 John Moulter Hillsboro Highland County Farm Bureau Ft. Falls State Park

Short In Wire Causes Damage At Dewey Home

An estimated 100 in damages occurred at James Dewey 1033 15th St when a wire short in the baseboard started a fire at 11 52 am Tuesday. Portsmouth firemen fought the blaze, with 75 damage to the house and 25 to contents.

Portsmouth James Dewey 15Th St Jirremet Winifield Buckley Anna Crum Robinson Ave Offnere New Boston Detroit Steel Corp Marvin Jones Co Boston

Girl Swimmer Thief Victim At Terrace Club Pool

A series of thefts at the Terrace Club Pool and nearby locations reported by multiple patrons. Items stolen include wrist watch glasses and pillfolds from Barbara Moon, two light grey fender skirts from Harold Curnutte and W E Edwards, bicycles from Mrs Russell Black and Hunter Bicycle Shop, and a red and white bike from the shop with missing front fender. Police are investigating.

Barbara “Jean Moon Sunrise Ave Terrace Club Pool Kendall Ave Harold Curnette Jackson St W. E. Edwards Chillicothe St Edwards Curnutte Russell Black Hunter Gallia St Black

Hillsboro Mill Burns in 60,000 to 70,000 Loss

Hillsboro mill of the Hillsboro Farmers Exchange burned today causing damage estimated between 60,000 and 70,000. Fire Chief Fred Bennett said a cause was not immediately determined. The one story metal-sheathed structure housed grain.

Hillsboro Hillsboro Farmers Exchange Fred Bennett

CIO Rubber Workers Press Wage Demands in Cleveland

The CIO United Rubber Workers presented wage coast demands Tuesday to Firestone Tire and Rubber Co, for 72 000 employees across Akron and seven other cities. The union’s session occurred in a Cleveland hotel though the specifics were not made public.

Cleveland Cio-United Rubber Workers Firestone Tire & Rubber Co Akron

Scioto County Officials Seek Senate Action on Mental Patient Bill

Scioto County commissioners urged support from State Sen. Oakley Collins at an Ohio Legislature hearing on a bill to reimburse counties for mental patient overcharges from 1931 to 1942. Commissioner Robert Leedom noted Scioto owes $10,679 with $5,046 repaid in 1948, and county officials warned of shortfalls under highway tax fund changes.

Scioto Couny Ohio Robert Leedom Carson Barklow Leedom Senate Sciota County Sciote County William H. Harsha Harsha Oakley Collins Barklow Scioto County Rome

River Tragedy Claims Prestonsburg Siblings

Mary Allee Hicks a Prestonsburg High School sophomore aged 16 and her 11 year old brother Patrick drowned while wading in the Big Sandy River inside city limits. Playmate Jay Crace was the sole witness and sounded the alarm as both bodies were recovered.

Prestonsburg Mary Allee Hicks Patrick Jay Crace Mary Alice Prestonsburg High School Trevite

Grain Futures Open Flat as Wheat and Soy Dip and Rise

Chicago grain and soy futures show little change at the open on the Board of Trade. Wheat mostly lower with July at 1.98, corn flat to higher at 1.54, oats mixed, and soybeans down to up with July at 2.84.

Chicago Board of Trade

U C T Outing Planned at Wasserman Home

The annual stag outing of United Commercial Travelers will be held Thursday afternoon and night at Karl Wasserman's home on Scioto Trail. C. E. Fannin serves as senior counselor and John R. Hates is secretary-treasurer.

U.C.T United Commercial Travelers Karl Wasserman Scioto Trail C.E. Fannin John R. Hates

Tax deadline set for Hillsboro Highland County real estate tax

Hillsboro and Highland County property owners have one week to finish the June installment on real estate tax. The deadline for second half payments is next Tuesday.

Hillsboro Highland County

Poultry, Butter and Eggs Market Report Summary

Cincinnati market shows mixed poultry prices with large white and brown mixed varieties listed. Chicago butter steady with receipts over 1.5 million. Egg prices mostly steady with U S extras up four cents per dozen. current receipts and wholesale bids noted.

Cincinnati U. S Chicago

Cincinnati Livestock Market Report Highlights Bid Ranges

Hog prices mostly steady to 15 lower with 180-251 lb butchers 25.60-25.65 and road loads around 26.75. Sows down to 50 lower, boars 11-12. Cattle and calves: slaughter classes steady. steers 110 lb to 1260 lb 18-22.5. cows 5.5-13. bulls 12.5-15. Sheep and lambs: spring lambs steady to 26.5. good prime 80-85 lb pool 28.0. ewes 3.00-5.00. Total receipts about 500 cattle, 200 calves, 500 sheep and lambs.

Cincinnati

Rotary Inter-City Meeting In Wellston Tonight

Intercity Rotary gathering brings Oak Hill Jackson and Wellston Rotarians to the Logan Hotel Wellston at 6 30 PM District Governor Harry B Reese will preside Clarence Higgins of Coshocton will address the group Higgins recently returned from study in Scotland.

Rotary Wellston Logan Hotel Oak Hill Jackson Harry B. Reese Clarence Higgins Coshocton Mr. Higgins Scotland

City solicitor asked for ruling on two new court hires

Portsmouth officials sought guidance from the city solicitor on whether Judge Gladys E. Davis could legally appoint a deputy clerk and deputy bailiff for Municipal Court without council approval. Auditor James D. Williams asked if salaries set outside charter provisions could be paid from existing payroll funds, triggering a state examiner opinion via the Ohio attorney general. Davis had appointed the two positions at $250 monthly, citing increased civil and criminal court costs starting Monday.

Davis Portsmouth James D. Williams Lowell Thompson Gladys E. Davis Williams Thompson Ohio State Examiner Council Shell

Elks to Initiate 70 Tonight at Country Club

Elks plan the largest initiation in their history with 70 candidates, mostly Goodyear Atomic Corp and Peter Kiewit Sons Co. employees, at the Country Club. It is the first initiation for new officers and features a new ritual, said Stanley M. Beck. In memoriam Jackie Cooper, died June 24, 1952.

Elks Louze Stanley M. Beck Antes Goodyear Atomic Corp Peter Kiewit Sons Co Mr. Beckan Jackie Cooper

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