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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1969
Page
8
Martin E Segal notes that death by own action rates among white males aged 65 to 89 run about four times higher than those for females in the same range and roughly three and a half times the rate for the overall population, highlighting council concerns on prevention.
This piece recounts Jean Hunter of Georgia shedding 74 pounds and suffering blisters until using Ayds Reducing Plan Candy, advertised as curbing appetite and enabling natural weight loss with a leaf diet. It also discusses aging, suicide prevention, and the role of senior centers in reaching isolated elderly men.
The text proposes a simple layman friendly tool to flag stress causing losses linked to death or own action to help identify high risk older individuals. It notes limits of the index and urges social welfare groups to commit to reaching lonely or overlooked seniors while evaluating the impact on lives saved.
Army Pvt Charles B Snow 21 son of Mr and Mrs Nason W Snow of 51 School St Saco Maine completed nine weeks of advanced infantry training at Ft Polk La His last week included guerrilla warfare exercises living five days under simulated Vietnam conditions fighting night attacks and raids He entered the Army November 1968 after basic at Ft Dix NJ a Thornton Academy graduate 1966 His wife Donna 63 Old Orchard Rd Saco is listed as his next of kin prior to enlistment he worked for Allegheny Airlines in New York NY
William A Knight, 24, of Kennebunk Maine, wife Evelyn L Knight, Route 1, has been assigned to the 1st Logistical Command in Vietnam with the U S Army. The item notes his deployment and unit assignment amid moving news from the Vietnam theater.
Greetings to area newcomers from the Biddeford Saco Journal. Susan Michele Desrochers, 23 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerard Desrochers of 82 Mountain Road Biddeford, with grandparents listed in Biddeford. Also a son Jeremy James Knox weighing nine pounds seven ounces born June 3 at Osteopathic Hospital of Maine Portland to Mr and Mrs Darrell C Knox of 41 Thornton Ave Saco. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Edward M Gaskins Molokai Hawaii and Charles Knox Conway NH and Mrs Emily Anthony Tamworth NH.
The chairman of natural sciences at St Francis College was selected to attend a summer institute for college mathematics teachers at Oberline College starting June 16. Arthur J. Giroux is among 30 participants funded by the National Science Foundation to study advanced linear algebra and statistical applications over eight weeks.
Carlene Parisien daughter of Mrs Ruth Parisien and Michael Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Leon Anderson wed last Saturday at St Josephs Church Biddeford Rev Valmont Gilbert officiated vocalist Mrs Jeannette Tardiff accompanied by Mrs Diana Roussel le at organ Bride wore Chantilly lace gown with high collar long sleeves lace train veil and orchid bouquet Maid of honor Miss Sue Roy and bridesmaids Miss Janis Cass and Miss Gail Addorio wore lime green and peach gowns Bridesgrooms party included Lee Anderson best man and ushers Guy Anderson Bruce Kennedy A reception for 200 at the Wonder Bar Steak House Couple to reside in Newport RI Both graduates of local high schools and Mr Anderson serving in Navy
The Biddeford City Clerk records marriage intentions for multiple pairs including Edgar D. Roberge and Paulette H. Cote both of Biddeford, Donald E. Girouard and Joan T. Roy, and others from Biddeford and nearby towns. Also noted is Oak Park Michigan reporting a new yellow fire truck valued at $84,000 with a 5 foot bucket aerial, unveiled for safety.
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