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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1969
Page
3
Gina Lollobrigida publicly marks turning 40 and says age has improved her looks as she moves from Rome to London for film work. She notes men are nervous around her and she remains confident in her beauty while reflecting on aging.
Kennebunk resident Carl Russell returns home after a brief stay at Maine Medical Center. Bessie Strayhorn, previously at Hillcrest Manor, now lives with Mrs. Joseph Twist in Kennebunkport. Police Chief Frank Ramon honors Larson brothers Joshua 8, Howard 11, and John 13 for aiding in arrest by observing from a grocery store and obtaining the suspect’s license number.
Pine Tree Humane Society Inc plans dog training classes starting Tuesday Feb 11 at AMVETS Hall Biddeford after winter sessions at Saco Armory and Stickney Lodge Goodwins Mills. Frances Tuck of South Portland leads instruction with society members assisting as graduates posted from Feb 4 at Saco Armory show progress.
Wells Congregational Church hosts Youth Sunday February 9 with the Senior Youth Fellowship leading the service under Richard Jones. The Women's Fellowship meets February 10 with speaker Mrs David Harmon on women’s church crisis roles and plans for a March 31 Fashion Frolic. Legion posts meet February 11 at Ogunquit fire station with its auxiliary. Dr Earle Wedrow discusses Drugs February 15 at the Wells Hang Inn coffee house for area youth. Magnetic pole located inside the earth’s molten core, scientists say.
On February 6 the year’s notable moments include King George VI’s death in 1952, France recognizing American independence in 1778, Congress war with Tripoli in 1802, French evacuation of Mexico in 1867, Eisenhower named Allied commander in 1943, Brazil joining the UN in 1943, MacArthur’s Manila capture in 1945, and other mid century milestones and recent conflicts noted through 1969.
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