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Edmonton Journal from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada • 45

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THE EDMONTON JOURNAL, Tuesday, May 2o, 1071 37 Focus on PEOPLE A a INI S7 ii8llBltel 111 I A ft '1 1 John Bruce Drake came "home" to Pittsburgh from the war during the weekend the First World War, that is. Drake, 71, joined the army in 1914 at the age of 15. But after he was discharged, he never communicated with his family again. He showed up in suburban Natrona Heights and after asking directions from a service station at.endant, went to see his brother and four sisters for a reunion. "We recognized him immediately," said Mrs.

Charles Decroo, who was four years old when she last saw her brother. Police in Windsor, have released a composite sketch of a young man sought in the sex slaying of six-year-old Ljubica Topic May 14- The youth is believed to be between 16 and 20 years old, five feet, 11 inches tall, of slight build, weighing about 150 pounds, with a light complexion and pointed chin. The badly beaten girl was found about four hours after she was led away by a man who gave her brother, Svetko, 8, a dime to go and play with his bike. fJ '( Commercial fisherman Marty Block went out for the little ones Sunday and came back with this whoppera white shark normally found in Australian waters. The huge fish apparently blundered into Block's nets off the coast near Oxnard, Calif.

Conducting the cautious inspection is Ricky Thomas, 7, of Oxnard. New York State Supreme Court after being stricken with a kidney ail-Judge Jacob Gruniet has ruled that ment in 1969. New York health officials Sheila Duncan, 17, left, can donate a sought the "dispassionate, independent kidney to twin sister Cynthia, who had judgment" to remove the burden of de-both kidneys removed two months ago cision from the girls' parents. Fourth game of the world chess championship quarterfinal elimination match between Bobby Fischer of the United States and Mark Taint anov, 45, was postponed Sunday while the Soviet grandmaster sought treatment for high blood pressure. U.S.

grandmaster Fischer, 28, leads the 10-game match 3-0. The match is one of a candidate's series designed to choose a challenger for forld champion Boris Spassky of the Soviet Union. y-yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy-y Songwriter Cob Dylan was 30 Monday. The composer of dozens of songs that are f.vori.'es of the generation that professes ti Dylan is regarded by some as one of the three greatest ii fl-ertcs In Elvis Prrsic" Jie Bea'lrs, are the others. Nine of his 12 long-playing records have become poklren sellers, accounting for mere than $1 million in manufacturer' An avid fan of Dylan, A.

J. Wcberman, organized a prrty of about 400 persons Sunday in front of 1 a 's two browzs.one houses in Greenwich Village, but a neighbor said Dylan was in Israel. Hy Gardner's Glad you asked that! To settle a wager is Mike Douglas related to Kirk Douglas? Mrs. R. K.

They're friends but Kirk was the seventh child of a Russian pedlar, was born Issur Danielovitch in New Amsterdam. N.Y., Dec. 9, 1916, and Mike is a Chicago-born Irishman, christened Michael Delaney Dowd, Aug. 11, 1925. Do you have a question about your favorite personality? Send to "Glad You Asked That," Promotion Department, Th Edmonton Journal.

Miss U.S.A. 1971, Michele McDonald, 18, performed one of her first duties Sunday as she posed for photographers at Miami Beach, Fla. The high school senior from Butler, measures 35-24-35 and weighs 126 pounds. She'll represent the U.S. in the Miss Universe pageant in July.

Murray Dryden, of Toronto has established his own aid program for slum children of the Middle and Far East, providing them with what the calls "slumber kits." Mr. Dryden, the father of goaltender Ken Dryden of the National Hockey League Montreal Canadiens, is asking for donations to aid the program. The 59-year-old salesman already has supplied slum children in India and Indonesia with 210 slumber kits paid for out of his own pocket. The kits, comprising a mattress, pillow, two pillcw covers, two pairs of sheets, mosquito net. two blankets, bed cover and two pairs of pyjamas, cost $15 each.

Presidential adviser Robert H. Finch said Monday in Baltimore 20,000 drug addicts are being discharged annually from the United States military services. Treatment programs are handled within each service, but Finch noted a "violent difference of opinion," on how to ccmbat drug abuse. On? of the top wemen in the Nixon administration says the U.S. government is not doing enough to get women out of their kitchens and into business, including auto garages.

"Nobody considers that a girl who can take a car apart as well as her brothers should become an auto mechanic," complainned Elizabeth Duncan Koontz. Mrs. Kcontz, a Democrat, is director of the labor department's women's bureau. BASEMENT SUB CONTRACTORS With basement forming equipment required for city end northern area proiects. Apply Dave Driganda Engineered Homes Ltd.

6838 82 Avenue CLUBS CHURCHES Beach for Rent House all equipment 23 miles from City 489-0474 454-4638 MOLER BARBER SCHOOLS EDMONTON AND CALGARY WRITE OR CALL ANYTIME MOTOR OVERHAUL Chev 6 cyl. '63 -'68 S1U.M Chev 283 S127.J5 Valve grind, rings, oil filter gaskets, rod bearings, labor. Credit may be arranged. GOLDEN WEST AUTO PARTS 118 Ave. 153 St.

484-1166 OPEN HOUSE VALLEYVIEW 13619-86 AVE. 7 9 P.M. Split entry, on a view lot in Val-leyview, with 3132 sq. ft. of living area, featuring large living room with open fireplace and balcony, master bedroom en suite, rec room with fireplace, games room.

Exceptionally well landscaped backyard, 120 ft. wide! Price $56,600, good mortgage at only 7.i. Mrs. Reid in attendance, phone 429-6861, evgs. 488-6930.

POTTER REALTY 103 Chancery Hall WANTED Tandem Tractors for Interprovincial Hauling Phone 465-3384 Take it from Harry Lee Harris, Louisville, Ky. department store worker, grass cutter and happily married man at 100 years old. The secret of living long is "love everybody and don't misuse anyone." At 103, Amanda Ross is more secretive. If she has a secret for longevity, it's remaining a secret. Harris and Mrs.

Ross were two of more than 150 of Kentucky's senior citizens who gathered Sunday for the 13th annual Old Timers Day at the First Church of the Nazarene. Reports of a hairdressers' poll naming Martha Mitchell wife of the federal attorney-general, as having the worst hairdo of any American woman in public life were denounced as a preposterous hoax by the president of a national hairdressers group. It was reported April 25 that the New Jersey Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association had given worst-hairdo honors to the outspoken Mrs. Mitchell. BINGO 7:45 P.M.

TONIGHT ST. BASIL'S CENTRE 108 St. and 70 Ave. LAUDERDALE CASH BINGO 129 Ave. 107 St.

TUESDAY. 8:00 p.m. $100 Jack put Bonanza 3 Cards for $1.00 CLIFF'S SALVAGE DISPOSAL CENTRE REP0S 967 Ford Econoline 1969 Cheverolet Beoumont SALVAGE 1965 Pontiat 4 Dr. 1971 CMC A Ton fire Dotnoge 1971 Chev 'A Ton Fire Domoge 1971 Chev Novo, Fire Domoge 1971 Chev. Biscayne, Fire Domoge 1959 V.W.

1966 International Va Ton 1965 Meteor Stotionwogon 1971 GMC Vz Ton Bids closing 11:30 A.M. Thursday May 27, 1971. Above vehicles may be viewed ot: CLIFF'S SALVAGE DISPOSAL CENTRE 11624-154 St. Edmonton, Alberta Ph. 489-1666 A young New 1 a woman, feared lost at sea in a canoe nearly a month ago, has been rescued in good health from a remote island by a trading ship.

Christine Bertaut, 24, left Pigeon Island near Santa Cruz, about 400 miles east of Honiara, British Solomons, April 28. An extensive search for her was abandoned May 28. The ship radioed Monday that Miss Bertaut had been taken aboard from the island of Utupau, 75 miles from Pigeon Island. BINGO Wellington Park Hall 135 Ave. J33 St.

TONIGHT 8 p.m. 3 cards $1 BONANZA JAC- POT 250 RENT 19" T.V. 10.00 per month BALMORAL T.V. RENTALS Free Service Delivery CARPET CARNIVAL STRIPE ACRYLIC Ideally designed for motels, summer cottages, hotels, rumpus rooms and other areas. Take advantage of this genuine factory clearance! But Hurry Limited Quantity Only.

A 4Q Special Sq. yd. AMALGAMATED CARPETS 11330 10S Ave. Phone 419-7874 MOTOR OVERHAUL Chev "53--62 6 cyl. $89.93 Chev.

6 cvl. '63-'68 $114.95 283 motor S129.95 Dodge-Plymouth '60-'67 6 cyl. $114.95 Dodge-Plvmouth V-8 $149.95 Ford V-S' '58 to '68, 352-390 motors $179.35 Ford 6 cyl. 144-200 motors $109.95 INCLUDES Valve grind, rings, oil filter, gaskets, rod bearings and labor Budget terms available DAVIS AUTOMOTIVE Phone I Plain Kil. Open 8 a.m.

-9 p.m. daily 2 29 WANTED RETREADABLE PASSENGER AND TRUCK CASINGS CROWN TIRE RETREADERS LTD. 25 rr more we pick up 10925 105 Avenue Give us a call Monday thru Friday 422-6314 CASH BINGO St. Michael's Parish Hell li Atenue Eery Tues. at p.m.

3 Cards for $1.00 Bonanza. FIRST TIME OFFERED Immaculate 5 bedroom bi-level home located close to Rund Heights Park. Featuring an L-shaped living and dining room, an attractive family-size kitchen and a four-piece bathroom. This has been completely landscaped and is complete with a single garage. Owner moving to Eastern Canada.

Must be sold. Asking price $31,500. Please call Yvon Brochu at 422-2131 until 9:00 p.m. YOUR SEARCH HAS ENDED Located in the very quiet subdivision of Hardisty, this three bedroom bungalow provides everything in gracious living. Landscaped to perfection with many mature trees front and back provides hours of private outdoor living.

With this home your enter-tainment need not be controlled by the weather for in the basement is a spacious well finished rumpus room. The living room, dining room and halls are floored with the highest quality broad oom and the Kitchen is a housewife's dream ampie working and storage space. A den, an extra bedroom and a 3-piece bath are also basement features. An investment for life priced at 528,325. Please call George Hames at 422-2131 or evgs.

465-1703. CANADA PERMANENT TRUST REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT ROSS WINDOW REMODEL Complete window service Aluminium sliders ond scaled units Ph. 488-0559 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO ADMISSION $1.00 TONIGHT 10140 119 St. Minimum per winner S15.00 ull cards blackout Sfjn.nu 25 panics per card Also double line llous game BONANZA THE GREATEST FREEZER BEEF SALE Red or Blue Brand Beef Hinds of Bef IIOO- 120 lbs) lb Sides of Beef pa, (200-220 lbs) lb jV Choke Grain Fed Pork (Approx. 60-65 lbs.) lb il Cvl, wrapped, and quick frozen.

Delivered in the City. CROWN CITY MEATS 5814-lllSt. (lendrurr Shopping Centr) 434-2610 YOU DIG NICK RAVINE LOT OFF SUMMIT POINT Beautifully Landscancd Phone Owner 462-2974 BUY OR SELL A HOKY Small amazing Japanese carpet sweeper. Using static electricity to pickup dirt, lint, confetti, dog hair. $19.95.

Guaranteed tops fcr home, office, church, trailer, cabin. Call Mr. Shantz for free demo 4M-3J77. BINGO Every Tuesday 8 p.m. Srrathcona Legion Hall 10416-81 Ave.

Admission $1.00 with 3 cards Extra Cards 25c 2 Jack Pots Bonanza Every Night In Aid of Hospital Comforts Fund CONTRACTORS REQUIRED FOR LARGE ROW HOUSING PROJECT PHONE 435-3921 Weekdays 8 5 BEFORE SEE BINGO TROC '59 WED. AFTERNOON, 1:30 P.M. 2 cords 50c Sponsored by Silver Cress Women's Assoc. GREAT OAKS II yrAiKi usM it iwwn nuvK DEVELOPMENT IN MttKffOOD PARK EMBASSY i S1400DOWN $1 86 I.P.T. SHOWHOME DAILY 10 A.M.

to 9 P.M. 699-5522699-7846 SALES BY WEBER BROS. REALTY FOR SALE 3 Bedroom house, six years old in new condition, landscaped, sidewalks, patio, garage, close to both Separate and Elementary Schools. 1 block from city bus. Cash to mortgage.

Phone: 479-8501 CASH BINGO Every Tuesday Night 8 P.M. 10902- 96 Street (Basement) Jackpot Share The Wealth Bonanza Admission 3 cards S1.00 Trucking Company Needs LEASED OPERATORS with or without Grain Trailers or willing to invest in grain trailers -with year round work. Ph. 484-6993 CAPITOL CITY MEATS WHOLESALE LTD. Sides of Beef 59 Hinds of Beef 79 Sides of Pork 39 Red and Blue Brand Cut, wrapped, frozen and delivered in city All Meat Guaranteed Ph.

699-2097 BINGO IN PRIZES REAL GEM You won't find a better buy than this fine 3 bedrm. Golden bungalow with' rumpus room and garage. Interior and exterior a delight to see. Can be bought with low down payment. Call ROSS or PAT 466-1181.

H. R. KELLOUGH REALTY LTD. MONDAY 8:00 p.m. KENSINGTON 134 Avenue and Street RUSTED CARS Repaired with Fibreglas and Painted Jim's Rust Repair 10150 159 Street 489-4603 TONIGHT, 7:45 pjn.

at TROC '59 103 Street North of The Boy FREE ADMISSION EXTRA CARDS 25 OPEN HOUSE May 26th 7-9 P.M. GLENORA 10204-132 STREET Very spacious, modern brick bungalow. Large dining room and kitchen with adjoining utility room. Oouble garage. Lower floor contains rumpus room, 2 bedroom and 3 piece bath.

Fred Hsrt in attendance, telephone 488-7236, evgs. 454-2822. GIANT OVER $3,000 10 Games $50.00 5 Games $100.00 1 GAME ere EFFECTIVE MAY 26, 7977 the offices of COOKE. SHANDLING COMPANY will be located at 200 TORONTO-DOMINION BANK BUILDING 100th STREET and JASPER AYENUE EDMONTON, ALBERTA Telephone No. Remains 424-0881 HOWARD C.

RAMAGE, M.D.F.R.C.S.(C) Genitourinary Surgery Wishes To Announce Removal Of His O'fice To 936 Professional Building 1 0830-Josper Avenue, EDMONTON 1 4, Alberta. Telephones: Office: 424-5984; Residence: 488-7826 EFFECTIVE: June 1st, 1971 SPECIAL OFFER For Home Gardeners SORRY NO RESERVE CASH CARRY ONIY OPEN MONDAY MAY 24 GOLDMINE 9 Cotoneaster Hedging 15" 25c each Whilt they last. Siberian Cedar 3 to 4 ft. Reg. $15.00 9.95 Perennials and Rockery Plants.

Reg. 90c 75 9 Geraniums (very large). Eoch only 99 9 Bedding Plants. Per troy 60 Bring a picture or sketch of your property and our experienced salesmen will gladly help you with your landscaping problems. Open every day from 9 to 9 p.m.

All stock guaranteed for 1 year wirirc i AkincrADiu i BEAUTIFUL GERANIUMS 6 per pack. 4 colors. Short, stocky. Ready toBloom 3 $1,000.00 KlnjMvav and lft-1 M. Admission $2 Exfra cards 50c each or 5 for $2 Ample free Parking WATCH FOR CLIFF'S TOWING GIANT AUCTION Ay'MIUU LttMLJlHI I11U LIU.

POLISH HALL 7710-122 Ave. Open 9-9 Doily (L-M Parking Lot) TONIGHT 7:45 P.M. HOLT ROSARY MEN'S CUIB.

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