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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1969

Page

2

Deaths Ward Haskins Gertrude Bogle Ward Haskins

Mrs Gertrude B Haskins of Boynton Beach Florida died yesterday Funeral held at St Mark s Church Boynton Beach burial at Boynton Beach Cemetery Survivors include widower Edmund Haskins Reed s Garage Saco Maine resided Camp Ellis Saco moved to Florida twelve years ago two sisters Miss Marie Bogle West Palm Beach and Mrs Anne B Cote Saco three brothers Ralph Bogle Boynton Beach Frankie Arlington VA Neil Bogle North Conway NH and several nieces and nephews

Anne B. Cote Saco Ralph Bogle Boynton Beach Frankie Arlington, Va Neil Bogle North Conway N.H

Mrs Marion Balfe Dies. Wells Resident Lived in Lowell

Mrs Marion Balfe 77 of Drakes Island and formerly of Lowell Mass died last night in a Kennebunk convalescent home. She was born November 10 1891 in Lowell daughter of Charles H Dustin Clogston and a New England Conservatory graduate. She belonged to First Congregational Church Zenith Chapter OES Warren G Harding Court Amaranth Lydia Darrah DAR in Lowell. Surviving are son Galen Balfe of Drakes Island four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Graveside service 1 PM Monday at Edson Cemetery Lowell. Local funeral arrangements with Angell Funeral Home Kenne.

Veteran Wilson of Kennebunk Dies at 58

Rudolph E. Wilson of Kennebunk aged 58 died yesterday in Togus Naval Hospital. Born April 29, 1910, son of Guy and Susan Ann Washburn Wilson, he was a World War II Army veteran and longtime Rogers Fibre Co. employee. Survived by widow Edith E. Wilson and four brothers, funeral at Bibber Memorial Chapel Saturday at 2 p.m., burial in nearby cemetery. Rev. Robert Howes to officiate. calling hours today until 4 p.m.

Kennebunk Peas F. E. Wilson Ilson Wa Guy Susan Ann Washburn Wilson Rogers Fibre Co Edith E. Wilson Frank R David N Arundel Guy W Bibber Memorial Chapel Robert Howes South Cona — Church Kennea

John Albert Clark of Old Orchard Dies at Home

John Albert Clark 1902 12 23 Biddeford born son of Albert S Clark and Jessie Cooper died suddenly at his home in Old Orchard He worked 33 years at West Point Pepperell Inc Biddeford and retired a year ago He was a Trinity E Church member and Foremen's Club at West Point Pepperell Surviving are his widow Haddassah Walker a daughter Elsie Willey of Billerica Massachusetts three grandchildren and several nieces Funeral services Monday 10 a.m. at Shumway Funeral Home Laco Interment Brooklawn Memorial Park Portland Friends may call Sunday and Monday 7 to 9 p.m.

Old Orchard John Albert Clark Biddeford Albert S Jessie (Cooper) Clark West Point - Pepperell Inc Trinity E Church Saco West Point Pepperell Inc Haddassah (Walker) Clark Elsie Willey Billerica Lass Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Laco Brooklawn Memorial Park Portland

Funeral Directors Directory Entry at Saco Maine

Funeral Service at 35 Philip Street Saco operated by Philip H Gross Sr director. Funeral homes listed include PENNETT & CRAIG 365 Main Street and EMOND'S at 284 5511 with Frank X Emond and J P Conroy involved.

Syittwway Philip Street Saco Philip H Gross Sr Pennett & Craig Main Street Saco, Maine Emond Frank X, Emond J. P Conroy

Kosygin Ill With Liver Ailment In Soviet Move

AP reports Premier Alexei Kosygin, 64, is ill with a worsening liver condition and has been out of public sight for over a month. An informed source says he is living at his country home near Moscow and the seriousness and duration of his absence remain unclear.

Associated Press Moscow Alexei N. Kosygin Kosygin Moscow

Cars Collide at Saco Intersection

Saco police report a collision at Spring Street and Green Street between J H Merrill 48 of Biddeford and Franklin R Chesley 54 of Portland Thursday afternoon. Merrill’s car damage estimated at 150 dollars while Chesley’s car at 200 dollars.

Saco J H. Merrill Kennedy Drive Biddeford Franklin R. Chesley Portland Spring Street Green Street Merrill Chesley

Reverend Lee Leaders Many Roles in Saco Community

In Saco Maine Reverend Lee who has served as chaplain for 13 years to the Maine National Guard and for 18 months to the Saco Fire Department and Twin City CB Club, also holds posts with the Daughters of Isabella and Knights of Columbus among others. A farewell party is set for Tuesday at Notre Dame de Lourdes School hall.

Saco Lee Maine National Guard Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella Biddeford Fenwick Counsell Knights of Columbus Twin City CB Club York County Red Cross Sweetser Children'’s Home Biafran Food Fund Philip M. Tracy St. Mary's Parish Houston Most Holy Trinity Father Lee Notre Dame de Lourdes Beach Street Catholic Women's Club of the Church

Mrs Arthur Wilson Returns Home From Hospital

Mrs. Arthur Wilson of 48 Locke Street in Saco has returned to her home from Webber Hospital.

Arthur Wilson Locke St Saco Webber Hospital

Saco Rebekah Lodge Meeting Set for Tomorrow Night

The Saco Rebekah Lodge will meet tomorrow night at 7 30 at Odd Fellows Hall Main Street Saco. Refreshments will be served following the meeting.

Saco Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Main Street Saco

Maine Briefs Highlight Traffic Deaths and Vietnam Loss

Maine reports 76 traffic fatalities in the last quarter of 1968, with excessive speed responsible for 26.4 percent and driving on the wrong side for 19.6 percent. In East Sebago Navy Third Class Harvey J. Douglas, 22, killed in Vietnam five days before his child’s birth. Unity fire destroys a former warehouse with $50,000 loss. Unity College students aid firefighting. no injuries reported.

Associated Press Augusta Maine Thursay East Sebago Navy Harvey J. Douglas Vietnam Douglas Linda Crocker Meichanie Falls Maurice M. Douglas UNITY Unity College

Head Start Group Tours Biddeford Fire Station

A Biddeford Head Start group toured Central Fire Station yesterday. Attendees included Mrs. Mabel Desmarais, teacher, Mrs. Nancy Campo basso, teacher's aide, and Mrs. Denise Letourneau, social worker's aide.

Head Start Group Central Fire Station Biddeford Mabel Desmarais Nancy Campobasso Denise Letourneau

Stock market opens with broad gains and heavy trading

The New York market advances at the opening with gains leading losses two to one. Campbell Soup drops to 28 percent low, International Nickel rises, American Telephone steady at 52 4, Hanes gains, Benguet and Safeway move mixed, McDonnell Douglas up. AP average climbs 2.6 to 357.1.

NEW York Campbe International Nickel American Telephone Hanes Corp Benguet Safeway McDonnell Douglas Associated Press

Jalbert Calls for Respectful Participation in Democracy

The speaker emphasizes listening to be heard and respecting others to gain respect. He argues for accepting democratic decisions and urges citizens to work to change issues rather than destroying institutions. He warns that tearing down a system requires building a better alternative.

Bevel Promises Defense in Ray Trial Amid Controversy

Bevel asserts defense for Ray while rejecting efforts to identify guilt, riling ministers and communities with remarks about a looming lynching party. In Las Vegas, Dr. Fred M. Johnson says laser glazing could prevent tooth decay by 1971 using a laser to fuse enamel after applying a sodium-sol gel.

Las Vegas Ney Fred M. Johnson Electro-Optical Systems Xerox Pasadena Calif Johnson American Nuclear Society

Portland Weather Update Clouds with Rain Likely

The forecast for Portland calls for cloudy skies with occasional rain or drizzle. Tonight remains mild with lows in the mid to upper 30s, and similar conditions expected into Saturday.

Portland

Looking Ahead At Weather for New England

The Weather Bureau projects a five day outlook for northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Temperatures will run above normal with highs in the 30s north to the 40s south and lows from the teens to low 30s. Mild Saturday but colder Sunday and Monday. Precipitation averages over half an inch, with rain Saturday and Sunday and snow or rain by Wednesday in the north and mostly rain in the south.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

From Lindbergh to Apollo 8 in such a few years

Betty Canary reflects on generational change as her son Stu wants a plane trip for his 13th birthday. She recalls her own first flight, the promises to her parents, and the rapid shift from early pilots to space travel, noting the contrast between past and present in aviation.

Betty Canary Mythe Stu Betty Femme Ruth Ces Cory Seer Ras TWA

Trenton Debates Industrial Park Plans and Air Pollution Control

At a Grange Hall meeting Alpiser notes six of 32 aluminum plants have adequate pollution controls and those plants handle 99 percent of emissions while others average 85 to 90 percent. Dr Freddy Homburger of Cambridge questions Tepco Inc and warns a large new plant could shift town control away from 235 voters if 1500 workers arrive.

Alpiser Rantral Grange Hall Freddy Homburger Bio- Research Institute Cambridge Mass Trenton Homburger Tepco, Inc Hamburger

Clean-Up Work Starts In Tornado-Ravaged Areas

Massive cleanup began in central Mississippi after tornadoes killed 29 people and left more than 150 injured and 300 homeless across Copiah Simpson and surrounding counties. The Hazlehurst hospital treated 128, with many taken to Jackson and Brookhaven. about 200 homeless sought shelter at an emergency center. Government and Red Cross teams moved in to feed clothe and shelter survivors as officials discussed federal disaster aid and small business loans. Survivors recounted the powerful winds and collapsing homes in Hazlehurst and nearby areas.

Hazlehurst Miss Mississippi Copiah County Simpson Jackson Brookhaven National Guard George Sheffield James O. Eastland Dmiss Washington Small Business Administration John Stennis D Miss Vera Jack Smith

Cardinal and titmouse surge in New England region

The seventh annual New England cardinal and tufted titmouse survey reports rising counts as these southern birds extend into New England. Massachusetts led totals with 2,113 cardinals and 1,192 titmice, while Vermont and Maine showed sparse numbers. The Connecticut River Valley is the likely invasion route, and bird watchers are urged to report sightings via the Maine Audubon Society.

New England Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island Maine Tne Connecticut River Maine Audubon Society Elm St Portland

Nonstop Boston Bermuda Flights Begin March 14

Northeast Airlines will offer one nonstop round trip daily on weekdays and two each weekend between Boston and Bermuda. The two hour service was authorized by the Civil Aeronautics Board.

Associated Press Boston Northeast Airlines Boston Bermuda Civil Aeronautics Board

United Nations officer vows Middle East policy keeps all regional interests

United Nations new chief delegate Charles W. Yost meets Thant and says U S policy will heed regional interests and stay within UN Security Council framework. He notes the Big Four may push for a settlement with Gunna Jarring mediating and a 1967 Arab-Israel framework in play.

Associated Press United Nations America Nixon Middle East Charles W. Yost Thant Security Council United States Soviet Union Britain France B. Four United Council

Speaking program set with notable U.S. scholars invited

The ee group announced a speaking program planned with U S Senator Géersd Govern from South Dakota and Nobel Laureates Hans Bethe of Cornell and George Wald of Harvard invited to participate in the event.

U.S

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