Howdy Doody puppeteer Rufus Rose dies at 70
Rufus Rose, the man behind television's Howdy Doody, died at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London at age 70. He had entered the hospital May 20 with a strangulated hernia. Rose was a longtime Connecticut puppet star and a five term state legislator, noted for reviving Howdy Doody and mentoring the 1950s puppet show era.
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Funeral rites for Rev Malcolm Garland held in Melrose
Funeral services were conducted at the First Congregational Church in Melrose for the Rev Malcolm W Garland 68 who died suddenly in London May 15 He served as minister at Saco from 1936 to 1943 and led local church and Ocean Park Association efforts Survivors include his widow Dorothy Shaw son Laurence brother and two sisters Also noted is the death of Beatrice C Atkinson 90 of Saco who worked with H P Atkinson Furniture and golfed at Biddeford Saco Country Club with several nieces and a nephew A funeral was held Saturday at Dennett and F Funeral Home Saco with interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Card of Thanks for Webster Hospital care and bereavement
A heartfelt thanks to the doctors and Webber Hospital staff who treated me during my stay. Gratitude to those who sent gifts cards flowers and visits. Special thanks to Rev Father St Cyr Emond and Conroy Funeral Home all firemen and auxiliary pallbearers. Family of the Late Oliver Bergeron
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Local Maine Funeral Homes Directory Listing
Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St Saco offers funeral services. Dennett and Craig at 365 Main St Saco Maine provides arrangements. Emond and Conroy at 72 Hill St Biddeford directed by John P Conroy Jr. SANSOUCY BLAIS at 1 Stone St Biddeford lists 283 3653 as contact. R Martel directs.
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Sanford Fires Highway Workers On Strike
Sanford Maine AP reports 23 highway workers were fired for violating a no strike clause after refusing to work on Wednesday. The town board sought talks with the union and town counsel as replacements from the federal CETA program were arranged. Union officials condemn the action and consider legal remedies while a grieved discharge is disputed.
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Ford Seeks Cyprus Settlement Before NATO Summit
President Ford, after five hours sleep, begins talks in Brussels on Cyprus amid plans to meet 14 NATO leaders. He holds separate discussions with Greece and Turkey premier and is set for talks with West Germany's Helmut Schmidt and premiers of Luxembourg, Denmark, and Portugal as part of a marathon summit schedule.
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Fiber Materials Secures European Orders on France Tour
Walter L. Lachman president of Fiber Materials Inc. said FMI has won several contracts from European nations and received numerous inquiries from European industry. He will lead a 17 day tour of France Germany and England with his wife and FMI marketing manager Maurice Subilia to pursue follow ups.
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Beach To Fill Collector Post In Old Orchard Beach
OLD ORCHARD BEACH town council seeks to appoint a tax collector at a special 7:30 p.m. meeting at Loranger School. The town manager acts as tax collector, with debate over who should hold the post. Also on the agenda are a street sweeper bid, proposed $100 purchases, and a workshop on a proposed public safety complex. FMI will exhibit at the Paris Air Show and travel stops in Germany and Britain, announcing a 56,000 square foot materials facility for energy research aiming to improve efficiency.
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Saco Considers Food Co-Op Formation
A meeting is planned Thursday at Trinity Episcopal Church on Cleveland Street at 7 30 p m for residents of Saco interested in forming a food cooperative. The gathering aims to organize a local co op to serve the community with collective purchasing and shared resources.
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Club Notes and Senior Activities in Saco and Kennebunkport
Saco Senior Citizens meet every Thursday at the Open Door on Jordan School Street, inviting all seniors to join activities. Kennebunkport hosts a fish chowder luncheon Friday from noon to 1 at the Community House. Senior Fellowship gathers Friday at 10 a.m. at the Salvation Army Center with a fellowship hour at 1 p.m.
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Fire destroys Damariscotta Boat Works structures
In Rockland Maine a fire at Damariscotta Boat Works destroyed a frame building and two boats under construction. The blaze began near 9 30 p m and was controlled within an hour. No injuries reported and loss estimates were not available while investigators determine the cause.
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Firefighters battle 55 Union Ave house blaze in morning
Thirty three local firefighters fought a morning fire at 55 Union Ave in a two story wooden house owned by Harold Slaney. The blaze began at 5 55 and was out at 7 40 with an estimated 16000 dollars in damage. Fire officials blame faulty wiring and continue investigation.
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