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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1957

Page

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Deaths and Funerals in Local News Notes

Funeral services for Janet M Bellucci daughter of former City Clerk America J Bellucci were held at Farrell Funeral Home with a burial in Calvary Cemetery. Dolly Dell Drowne 79 of East Barrington Portmouth resident died at Exeter Hospital. she had been a practical nurse in Portsmouth for 60 years. Charles Leonard Donnell of Kittery Point, Portsmouth immigrant and veteran, survived by multiple siblings and many nieces and nephews. Charles Swanard Honnell aged 79 of Kittery Point died December 29. services to be held at Hager-Kabos Funeral Home. Miss Dolly O Drowne funeral services at Seventh Street Chapel. Augusta Maine Legislature to reconvene for special session. Governor Muskie plans a revised Education Act and potential constitutional questions.

Janet M. Bellucci America J. Belluicci Bellucci Farm Lane Farrell Funeral Home Lamils O'Leary St. Cathi Churen Buriat Calvary Cemetery Rast Sartnington Dolly Dell Drowne Ros Pete Moult Exeter Hospital Fast Barrington Augustus FL Maria Priest) Drowne Portamouth Drowne East Warrington Macedan North Congregational Charelry Hortsmouth Prowne Miss Dally O Ol Priese Ri East Nartioglan Yartsmouth Muskie Syesterdas Maine Muskie Sain

Mine Disaster Contained in Page One Report

Fragmented OCR describes a mine disaster with trapped workers and a dramatic scene. Names and details are unclear, but the report mentions efforts to locate and free those inside and quotes a worker named Mortis amid fear and prayers.

Chambers Farm State Association Forms in New Hampshire

An association of executive secretaries from Cham bers of Commerce and regional development groups formed at the Rockingham Motel. Robert de Funosti named chair and Dwin Sfax secretary as they plan to work with the State Planning and Development Commission on information booths and exhibit representation. Attendees included leaders from Concord, Manchester, Keene, Laconia, and other regional chambers and development groups.

Chambers of Commerce New Fiampshire Rockingham Ore Group Association of Nels Robert de Funosti Laconia Chamber of Comerce Amamed Civirman Dwin Sfax Keene Chamber State, Planning and Development Commission New Hampshire Mildred Beach Takes

Vandals Damage House on Mil lar and Middle Streets

Police report vandals broke into the Bart lett house at the corner of Millar Avenue and Middle Street yesterday. The empty residence sustained extensive damage and entry was gained by smashing several windows.

Bartlett Millar Avenue Middle Street Patlee

Man Rescues Store From Gunman With Jackhandle

A Kentucky service station near Louisville faced a shotgun threat as a robber entered and aimed a sawed shotgun. An attendant, Shane, retreated to a stockroom and grabbed a jackhandle, punching the bandit and forcing him to flee without taking money or causing injuries. Authorities noted the suspect left empty handed.

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Poor Pickings in Wyoming Night Sheriff Responds

In Haramee Wyoming a WA young couple attempted to cash a forged check at a residence after a call to the scene. Deputies reported the man and woman fled. no charges were filed at the time. Names mentioned include Louise Been age 82 and Revi Franklyn Enlow age 20, Los Angeles.

Haramie Wyo Wester

Wood Auto Agency Sold to Springfield Man

Ralph J. Wood of New Castle retires after 33 years in the auto business and the Islington Street firm will become George T. Abondine Abood head of the new firm. Abead from Cleveland heads the operations with others from Springfield to run the Dodge agency and truck line under new ownership.

Ralph ‘J. Wood Rales Doh &, iGloarde Springfield Smilar Thei J Corporation Dodge Automobile Ruck l I “Abead Uvet Cleveland Ohio Lucui State University Army

DeGregory Seeks Supreme Court Review Of Immunity Case

DeGregory of Concord asks New Hampshire Supreme Court to overturn a ruling upholding witness immunity from prosecution. His attorney argues immunity is unconstitutional for preventing compelled testimony in a state subversive activity probe. If the state court again bars testimony, DeGregory plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Concord Ws Letregory Supreme Court Strte DeGregory Geni Hudson Factory Workly Linamuite Pormits Angh Lagle Inchen i Cnnloiupl Abou Communei Marly Massachusetts James Cleveland U.S. Supreme Court Steve Nelson Cleveland Enid Thace WS. Suepreme Aus Louis A. Wynan

Infant Jesus Shrine in Prague Draws Oklahoma Catholics

Oklahoma Catholics flock to Prague for devotion at the Shrine of the Infant Jesus of Prague now venerating a copy of the original statue above St. Wenceslaus Church altar. Visitors from abroad and local parishes petition by mail, praying for world peace and national causes as Carmelites maintain the venerable shrine since post World War I reforms.

Prague Oxia Jesus of Pragde Oklahomy Tie Klenvan Jesus of Drague Czetrv Aklahoma St. Wenneslaus Church Yaris Eskeuo Sans Visi Fathar Kleman Lipemec Father Kleman Chirely

Yorkshire Court Appeals in York County Superior Court

Jurors hear appeals from Wells residents Lawrence Sutton and Bernard Newhall amid motor vehicle and liquor charge fines. Sutton faced a $1,000 tail after a $300 six‑month jail sentence for operating a motor vehicle. Newhall and Chester Mateh, both of Sanford, appealed $43 fines for liquor and vehicle offenses.

North Benawick Dude We Mant Suurington Yorkshire Bernard Newhall Wit Chester Mateh Saneffords Santorit

Poultry Growers Watch for Colds in Maine

Poultry growers in Maine reported concerns over an infectious respiratory disease in flocks spreading from neighboring New England states. The state agriculture chief cited economic losses since mid summer with only three confirmed cases in Maine and urged vigilance while monitoring signs such as coughing and decreased egg production.

Augusta Frances G. Wuzzell Peuttry

Bucksport Tanning Co Sold to Reopen as Desmond Feather Co

The old Blodgett Tanning Co in Bucksport was sold yesterday to a new company and will reopen. Desmond Feather Co, founded by A Miphauel of Silom and partners, will produce white sheepskin feather for the garment industry. The sale followed a prior shutdown six weeks ago, with talks tied to Maine Economic Development after arraignment in a separate case.

Buckshont Blodgett Tanning Co Buckspurl Com Pny Rew Ouhers Satel Fenest Betleawly Ray Usatel A. Miphauel Silom Ans Desmond Feather Co

Holiday Visits Highlight Regional Family Notes

Eliot notes stork quotations alert firebey son of Mr and Robert Bibber spending holidays with parents. Tibney attends Ally in Rosen, Miss Corrine Murtay of Webster County NY, Charles Orents of Yong WA and a son to Mr and Mrs Alfred Robert Mutton USN visiting. Daughters and students from Portsmouth Hospital Maine and Dartmouth College families are spending holidays at home or with relatives as listed in this community notice.

Allert Firebey An Robert Bibber Tibney ALLY Rosen Corrine Murtay Webster County Charles Orents Yong WA Alfred Robert Mutton Usn Camuso Ryedtork Torismouyl Uospi Robert Mutton Jr Stanley Joe Attalaski University

Change of Heart in Michigan Car Fire

A radiator repairman in MONUO Michigan told Insurance salesman Rat Turner that nothing ever happens, then a wrench caused a gasoline spark triggering a fire under a car. The repairman Hubert Vermeit escaped injury as firefighters extinguished the blaze.

Monuo Mich Rat Turner Hubert Vermeit Taearr

Kittery Red Men To Work Degree

KITTERY The warrior degree will be conferred by chiefs of the St Aspinauld Tribe of Red Men at the next meeting June 2 in Pythian Hall. Invitations have been sent to the Ogontan Partaed and South Berwick tribes.

Kittery St Aspinauld Pythian Hall South Berwick

Puzzling Personal Notes From The Wide's Meeting

Personal minutes were made at the meeting with attendees including Carmel and Thorstay. Robert Seward, a member, is reported as a patient at Mary Hitchcock Hospital in Hanover, New Hampshire. Refreshments were served by a committee led by Irvin Stanley.

Robert Seward Mary Ilitchcock H Hospital Manover Irvin Slanley

Brave dog dies protecting owner in Los Angeles

A guard dog named Gee onan protected owner’s property from gunmen and was fatally shot. Another dog Tateme was shot during a nearby liquor store robbery. Veterinarian notes the barrel’s condition and Nelson reflects on the need for humane care as recovery proves unlikely.

Los Angeles Geeonan Sheplord Tateme Robert Nelsons Elner Aearby Mirada Reimovell Baron Nelson

Policeman Rescues Boy and Sled in River

In CHICAGOLA Alfred Jack foon, 92, was rescued from icy waters by suburban Robbing Chief Ernest J. Hunt. After saving the boy, Hunt jumped back in to recover the boy’s sled, a Christmas present.

Rye PTA Christmas Story program features broad student cast

Rye students presented The Christmas Story at the December Rye PTA meeting. Grade TA pupils wrote and directed by Roger Gab bor with music by Mrs Lites Carney. The chorus included many named pupils and adults, with pianist Mrs Barbara Sykes.

Rye Hye Justo Wigh Tye Tta Weitton Roger Gagbor Lites Carney Pamela Kurlsarski Paul McConnell Judith Marshall Bruce Valley David Baxter Henry Woodmaney Frederick Perkins Robert Mart Jee Washburn John Lasner Donald Philbrick Wendy Boulilier Barbara Bushwhy Toni Kelsey Sandra Woodsman Madeling Snodgrass Patricia Bales Tedith Beane Wen

Health Service Reports Drop in Chills and Aches

The Public Health Service said weekly estimates of acute upper respiratory diseases fell to 3,045,009 for the week ended Nov 30, the lowest since Sept 14. The total has declined since mid October, with 11.865 million at the peak, and 2.743 million in the latest week showing illness levels remain high but easing.

Washington Public Health Service Bea

Kittery Youth Wounded in Accidental Gun Discharge

A Kittery youth, David Grogan, 12, from Dennett Ltd., sustained gunshot wounds to two fingers on his left hand. Police said the revolver discharged while Grogan was snapping it together near the Little River coast area while waiting for Gilbert Caniter. He was treated in Sanford by Dr. Stephen A. Cobb and released.

David Grogan Dennett Ltd Kittery Grogan Frice Thal Polite Lebanon Little i Early Eyle Gilbert Caniter Kiters Gail Sanford Stephen A. Cobb

California patrol halts suspect over turkey sandwich tale

A California highway patrolman flagged down a truck before lunchtime after a driver named Alegria asked for a sack of turkey sandwiches. The wife, who had baked them, later fled to Santa Barbara with their three children, and authorities say the man was stopped near Red Moon as the tale unfolded.

San Luis Red Mi California Highway Patrol Moon

Texas City Faces New Timeline for School Desegregation

Texas City officials welcomed a U S Court of Appeals decision in New Orleans that grants more time to implement desegregation. The Fifth Circuit ruling allows a measured pace, with local officials citing studies and surveys as guiding factors while planning future integration steps.

Shen U.S Thal Wallay Edwin L. Rippy Fleetston Rippy Kaoynt Beard Atwill Circuit Court Appeals Court Negra Seitoo Federal District Court

Rehearsals Start Tomorrow Night For Kittery Show

Rehearsals begin tomorrow for a joint minstrel show by the Worthamfort Harris American Legion and the Memorial VFW. The event is set for February 7 and 8 at the Frisbee School stage with Legion members and new participants invited to join.

Wien Ane Aehearsal Wothipfort Harris American Legion Pret Memorial Vfw Cnfrict Legion Roll Admiralty Village Persine Virginia Mig Lne Dames Brunelle Lawrence Taer Tiramatey the Legion Hill MD Legion Wilson FL Walker Dirertor Dames Methuen Otis Smith Raymond Colby Tard Shapman YEW Albert Moulton Howah Sinvette Gureon Culion Edgar Pass Roland Gung

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