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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1968

Page

13

Webber Hospital Named As Legatee In Kennebunk Will

Kennebunk probate records reveal Miss Cornelle Roberts left an $85,000 estate to public and church bodies. Bequests include $8,000 to Webber Hospital Association and $3,000 to the New England Anti Vivisection Society of Boston. Gifts also go to Kennebunk Baptist Church, Brick Store Museum, Hope Cemetery Corporation, and local clergy and individuals.

Alfred —A Miss Roberts George A Emily C. Roberts Kennebunk Elmer M. Roberts John Rogers Hope Cemetery Corporation George A. Roberts Methodist Church of West Kennebunk Ethel M. Roberts Webber Hospital Association Cora B. Roberts R.N Kennebunk Free Library Association Elsie Hill Lord Dexter E. Roberts South Harwich Mass Carrie Roberts Marguerite Iverson Carrie Thurston Marion Durgin Gorham

Probate Notice Shapes Estate Shares in Maine Bequest

A cottage in Biddeford is to be sold with net proceeds joining the general estate. The residue funds will be divided equally between the Brick Store Museum and Lawrence A. Hague of Portland, who is also named executor. In a separate probate, Carl L. Leafe of Kennebunk and Worcester, Mass. was survived by an estate worth 90000 dollars. He left 50000 to daughter Marjorie C. Leafe and 20000 to son Russell P. Leafe, with the rest to a grandson, granddaughters, and a great granddaughter.

Biddeford Brick Store Museum Lawrence A. Hague Portland Yes Carl L. Leafe Kennebunk Worcester Mass Leafe Marjorie C. Leafe Russell P. Leafe

Organization of American States in widely used acronym

Hyetography describes rainfall tracking. the text clarifies that OAS stands for the Organization of American States. The note presents two unrelated definitions in a concise glossary style.

OAS The Organization of American States

Leap Year Rich and Famous Women Refuse to Chase Men

AP Newsfeatures reports eight American women famed for beauty and talent plan to stay single this Leap Year. They prize careers, independence, adventure, humor, and intelligence over money or marriage. Notable names include Hedda MacRae, Cathy MacCauley, Trenny Robb, Marlo Thomas, Lesley Gore, and others. Each emphasizes personal autonomy and selective partnering aligned with shared respect and life goals.

New York Joey Heatherton Lesley Gore Inger Stevens Patricia McBride Hedda MacRae Marlo Thomas Cathy MacCauley Trenny Robb Sheila Gordon MacRae Washington Charles Lynda Bird Johnson Danny Thomas Sarah Lawrence

Bachelorette Club Names Kennedy Top Pick Among Celebrities

The Bachelorettes Club, seeking a husband but wary of marriage, lists Sen. Robert F. Kennedy as the most interesting man, with Paul Newman, Tony Bennett, Warren Beatty, Dean Martin, and others also admired. Patricia McBride notes admiration differs from physical attraction, with Beatles and Bob Dylan among contemporaries.

Robert F. Kennedy D-N.y Paul Newman Tony

Alexander the Great Dies at Babylon at 33

The World Almanac notes that after his eastern campaign Alexander the Great returned to Babylon, fell ill after two days of revelry, and died in 323 B.C. at age 33. He was buried in Alexandria, Egypt, and his gold coffin was melted by Ptolemy VIII to pay Syrian mercenaries.

India Alexander the Great Babylon B.C World Almanac Alexandria Egypt Ptolemy VIII

Snow Sheldon Nuptials Announced in Kennebunk

Mr and Mrs William Derham of West Kennebunk announce the marriage of their daughter Joan Derham Sheldon to David Snow son of Mrs Dorothea Snow of Kennebunkport The ceremony occurred February 1 in Kingston Georgia Snow works for Prudential Insurance in Portland and the couple resides at Sayward Street in town

Kennebunk William Derham West Kennebunk Joan (Derham) Sheldon David Snow Dorothea Snow Kennebunkport Kingston, Ga Snow Prudential Insurance Company Portland Sayward Street

Speaking pace and avocado shapes discussed in study

The report notes American women average 175 syllables per minute, 25 more than typical male speech. It also observes avocados vary in shape, including round, egg-shaped, and bottle-like forms.

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