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THE PORTSMOUTH HERALD, PORTSMOUTH, N. Soturdoy, October 2Z, 1966 3 Deaths and Funerals Clifford A. Bleyins Clifford Ashley Blevins, formerly of North Hampton, died Friday at Ihc Veterans Hospital in Koswell, N.M. Buria! will be in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Mass. The son 61 Ihe late Cassia and John Blevins of North Hampton and Cambridge, he is survived by his sister, Mrs.

Harold llobbs of North Hampton, a son, John Blevins of Roswcll, N.M., and a daughter, Mrs. Richard Gayne of Marblchcad, Mass. Mrs. Rose Bragg EXETEU-Mrs. Rose L.

Bragg, 55, of 19 Walnut died Friday at her home after a brief illness. She was born in Exeter March 16, 1911, Ihe daughter of Mrs. Theresa (Lacombe) Morcau and the late Peter J. Morcau. A life-long resident of Exeter, she was a communicant of St.

Michael's Church and a member of the Christian Mothers Society Pap OM Funeral Notices BflAGG Mrs. Rose L. Bragg of 19 died in Exeter October 21. A high Mass of reo.uiem will be celebrated Monday at 9 a.m. at St.

Michael's 'Church. Friends may call today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brewilt Funeral Home, 14 Pine Exeter.

PULVER--Mr. James Garfield I'ulver, husband of Georgia Beilke Pulver of Greenland, N. formerly of Copake, N.Y. died in Exeter, N.H., Oct. 17, 196fi.

Graveside services will be conducted Sat. at 2 p.m. at the Copake Ceme- of the Church. Members of the family in- tery, Copake, N.Y. The family have requested to kindly omit flowers.

Arrangements in charge of Peck and Peck Funeral Home, Copake, N.Y. KITTERY Frederick S. Brown who asked not lo be reappoinled. Kaufman also reported that Mrs. Frances Martin, longlime employe in the town clerk's office, now is serving as deputy lown clerk under Miss Alice Patey, town clerk.

Selectman Xacharias Kagl liery reported that the Dame Street resident, subject of many complaints about keeping ducks and chickens in lhal rcsidentia area, has moved out of town. The board voted to renew a pistol permit for Walter Hayes of Park Avenue. Building permits were reported issued (o Allison T. Gove 3 Palmer an addition to a house, Mrs. Normal Plaisted, 3 Hunter i dormer, Clarence Bar ton, a sheetmetal building Badger's Island, Oti Smith, 79 Philbrick a Call-Up Unlikely BOSTON (AP) MaJ.

Gen. Joseph M. Ambrose, adjutant general of Massachusetts, says it is unlikely that national guardsmen and unit reservists Hill be called up. Ambrose's office issued the statement Thursday after receiving the information from Ambrose who Is a National Guard Association conference in Phoenix, Ariz. Ambrose said civilian and military officials at (he conference "reaffirmed that Ihe Defense Department has no plans for mobilizing guard and reserve units." He said one important reason for this decision was the "large and growing contribution already being made by national guard units (o the Viet Nam war effort From Page Oat.

elude her husband William H. Bragg, two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Balerviez and Miss Elizabeth Bragg, both of Exeter; six grandchildren; her mother, also of Exeter; a sister, Mrs. Albertine Cazassa of Levittown, fxmg island, N.Y.; and a brolh- er Albert Moreau of Exeter; and several nieces and nephews. Miss Catherine Dolan HYDE PARK, funeral of Miss Catherine Dolan, 68, of 31 Davidson St.

was hel! yesterday from Ihe Siurgis Funeral Home followed by a solemn high Mass of requiem at Holy Angels Church in Plaistow, N.H. The celebrant was the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Richard Boner, the deacon was (he Rev! John B.

Finnigan and the Rev. Roger A. Kachon as sub-deacon. Alice Hincliffe was organist and Jack Cheslcigh was soloist. Burial was in Kensington Cemetery wilh committal by Msgr.

Boner. Bearers were Durin Mullen, Alfred LaPoint, William Dolan and Henry Dolan. her H. Carlson Funeral services for Iver Hildamar Carlson, 70, of 76 Sunset Road, were held at the First Methodist Church yesterday afternoon. The Rev.

Norman Barrett of he church conducted the serv- ces. Soloist was Mrs. Ida Bar rett and organist was Wayne Ashford. Those attending included former Mayor Andrew Jarvis, former associates of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and also associales of the General Electric Co. of Somersworlh, headed by Richard Wiley and Thomas Rcdffern.

Members of St. John's Lodge No. 1 and members of the church were also present. Burial was in the family-lot Harmony Grove Cemetery, with committal services conducted by the Rev. Mr.

Barrett. Bearers were Arthur Toussaint, Mathias S. Brown, Karl J. Hodgdon, William Genimatas, William Wardwell and Leo Langelier. Masonic services were con porch and carport, $350; William Downey, alterations to his house on Wilson Road, National Advertising Company of Jamestown, N.Y., a sign on George Gay's property, Inter- slate Highway, $175; Raymond Higgins, a garage on Bartlett Road, $975; and Richard F.

Eliot Notes Claude G. Pierce and Waller W. Hichens, both candidates to the Maine Legislature, were at a meeting of the Advisory Committee LADY BIRD greet people as her husband does, with a handshake, a "Hi" and a friendly smile. But, in Melbourne she sat out some of the excitement mainly because she did not' want lo leave her hostesses. And Mrs.

Holt and Mrs. Clark showed no great inclination to move into the crowds. Behind the scenes, presidential aides were unhappy that the First Lady wasn't in position to make as big an impression as she has in recent days by step ping out into Ihe throngs. The dilemma of Melbourne was finally solved by the President himself. When (he motorcade slopped in the crowds, he got the First Lady to come up and ride wilh him.

From there she, too, got out into the crowds a bit. As one result, she was riding in the President's car when State Challenge CONCORD, N.H. (AP) The state School Boards Association is challenging GOT. John Vi. King and the state lo enact recommendations made by Ihe recent governor's conference on education.

Jason E. Boynlon, executive secretary, a resolutions made by members al their recent meeting. The recommendations ask (hat the state act (o raise enough money to implement in full the obligations already recognized by (he legislature in stale aid (o education, foundation aid, reorganization aid, special education aid and school building aid. II approved establishing a stale junior college system, a $5,000 minimum leaching salary, expansion of vocational-technical programs and development of a master plan for school district reorganization. OM Raynes, a house on Culls Island, $11,000.

4 A building permit also was issued to Johnson Products, of Brooklinc, to juild an "island-type" gasoline station on Interstate 95 bclween Valle's Snack Bar and Tom Taylor's sporting goods store, at a cost of $3,000. Kauffman reported meeting with the company's representative Thursday about storage ol the gasoline. He said he was assured Ihe company will comply wilh all state regulations and obtain a permit from the slate fire marshal before starting construction. Mrs. Fannie W.

Ellis KEENB Mrs. Fannie W. 84, of 72 School died in Effingham yesterday. Born in Keene, June 11, 1881, she was Ihe daughter of the late J. Fred and Hanna (Porham) Whilcomb.

was a member of the New 'Hampshire League of Arts and Crafts and attended the United Church of Christ. Survivors include tliree daughters, Mrs. Charles Adams of West Milan, Mrs. Cecil M. Neal and Mrs.

George Dockham, both of Portsmouth; two sons, Nathan W. Ellis of Swanzey Center, and Edwin A. Ellis of Westminsler, three sisters, Miss Mary I. Whitcomb and Mrs. Nathaniel- Balchelder, both of Keene, and Mrs.

Jane Chalmers of Fitchburg, 12 grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. ducted Thursday evening at Buckminister chapel by the following officers of SI. John's Lodge No. 1: Edward H. Kpenig, vorshipful master; Calvin C.

iVilder, senior warden; Robert Reynolds, junior warden; and Charles C. Nulter, chaplain. James Kelley HAMPTON The funeral of James Kelley, 73, of 308 Lafayelle Road, was held yesterday Hie Sturgis Funeral Home followed by a high Mass of requiem at Our Lady of the Mi raculous Medal Church. The Rt. Rev.

Msgr. Matthew Casey was the celebrant and Mrs. John Long, organist, directed the choir. Msgr. Casey recited the rosary Thursday night al the funeral home.

Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Waltham, wilh commillal by Ihe Rev. John Dewire ol St. Wai- Iham. Bearers were William Ames, Rosco Palmer, William Leslie, Charles Weinhold, Rodney Weddle and Robert Bennett. Radio Sources To Be Discussed DURHAM The nature of the universe is the subject of a lecture by a leading scientist Monday al the University of few Hampshire.

Dr. Allan R. Bandage of the Mount Wilson and Palomar Observatories, Pasadena, will speak on "Radio Sources and Ihe Expansion of the. Universe" al 8 p.m. in Phillips Auditorium of Spaulding Life Sciences building.

The public is inviled. The scientist is on a national tour of colleges, universities and research laboratories. He is the guest of the UNH Citizens of the Burcau'ot Health and Welfare in Kennebunk recently when Dr. Dean Fisher, commissioner of he Department of Health and Welfare, presented an outline ol the program. Mrs.

Ruth Moffelt, a visitor of Miss Helen M. Canlebury at her home 195 Mala has returned to Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. Moffett has been here since January. Mrs.

Rufus Jasper of Brixham Road is at Augusta attending the golden anniversary of the Maine PTA. John F. Hill Grange will meet Monday at 8 p.m. and install officers." Deputy Charles DeHaven of Lebanon Grange and his installing suite will conduct the ceremonies. The Thrift Shop at the East Eliot Methodist has closed for the season except demonstrators' paint bombs splattered its windshield and escorting Secret Service agents.

In the first four days of this Asian journey, Mrs. Johnson has scored impressively with the people, from oldsters to the kids she's kissed and hugged and hoisted in her arms. Friday" night at a reception for 1,500 in Government House in Melbourne, she heard herself addressed in (his British-oriented society as "Lady Johnson," by Prime Minister Holt. Holt, immediately realizing his slip of the tongue, told the crowd: "That's what I feel about her." From Page One Chapter of Sigma Xi. Dr.

Sandage's work'Heals wilh the observation of radio sources in the sky lo indicate Ihe evolution of slar clusters. He will discuss how with recently developed techniques man can look out in space and back in lime to events which occurred billions of years ago. by appointments with Mrs. Edson MacKay. Mrs! Fred Lcavill, mother of Norman Leavilt of Goodwin Road, is a patient at York Hospital.

Miss Errica Crowell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Crowell, has been a patient at the Tri-County Hospital al Kitfery. Steve Wollerscheid, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Robert L. Wollerscheid of Goodwin Road, has returned home from Tri-County Hospital at Kitlery. Delbert H. Spinney, commander of Legion Post 188; Carleton B. Hutchins first vice commander, and Paul A.

DeRoy, past commander and-present vice commander of the York County American Legion Council, attended a workshop sponsored by the Maine Department of the American Legion in Waterville Sunday. RESCUERS Ihunder. We could hear trees on each side being crushed to matchwood." The roar of the avalanche could be heard a mile away. It hit the school at 9:30 a.m., minules after Ihe children had filed in for the start of the school day. Two children and their grandmother died in a farmhouse swamped by the slag before it reached the school.

Besides Wilson, those coming to pay Iheir condolences includ- eu Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II; Lord Snowdon, husband of Princess Margaret, and Chancellor of the Exchequer James Callaghan. The National Coal Board blamed abnormal rainfall. It said in a statement: Preliminary investigations of the tip slag heap slide at Merthyr Vale collery suggests that the recent abnormal rainfall had so permeated the tip currently in use that internal water pressure reached a strength this morning which burst the base of the tip and movement down the mountain Reed Plans Kittery Visit KITTERY Gov. John H. Reed of Maine is to pay a visit lo the town and the Portsmouth Yard next Thursday his commillee chairwoman, Mrs.

Cecilia Cooper, said today. The purpose of the visit she said was to meet shipyard em- ployes and Ihe people of Kittery. "He wanls to meet as many people as he can." He will be arriving at the yard at 11 a.m. and will spend two hours there meeting em- ployes and yard commander Capt. William C.

Hushing before having lunch in the cafeteria. From he will be out on the streets meeting townspeople and then from there will, be a coffee at the Pepperrell Room. POLITICS to our nation's school children who need and deserve the finest educational opportunities we can offer them." Mclntyre said the legislation has Ihe backing of teachers and national educational organiza' lions. Republican Hugh Gregg, at tempting to oust Gov. John W.

King, said Ihe records of Ihc state treasurer "will show Ihal Ihe nel slate debt increased $12 million during Ihe Gregg ad ministration and has more than $35 million in the 36 months this administration has been in office." He responded to Ihc Democratic governor's charge tha Gregg is making "wild dislor tions of Ihe truth" and that slat debt "increased twice as fast when Gregg was governor. Gregg said lhat stale la' shows lhat a technical instilul and five area vocalionai schoo 1 were authorized in 1961, bcfor King became governor. "The record will further show! ost, Auxiliary Hold Meetings SOUTH BERWICK South erwick Memorial Post 5744 and uxiliary were host to the lonthly meeting of District 11 this week. Department President Bearice Garceau, Bradley, was in- reduced by District President 'loria Mrs. Garceau briefly on the various pro- rams and urged all members report Iheir various activities order lo be credited by the Jenartmcnt.

Members brought articles oi hildren's clothing, toys, soap etc. to assist the South Berwick Auxiliary wilh the Viet Nan: 'riendship project. Rita Turner of York Beach showed literature and explainet low the different auxiliarie. could receive credit for activities and community serv cc and Americanism by introducing the sale of United Slate lavings Stamps in local schools To coincide with the stamo pro gram, a film entitled "This 1 the Land We Love" produced Warner Bros, wilh Ihc introdui Joseph A. Drew Funeral services for Joseph Aloyisus Drew' 58, of 1201 Woodbury a World War II vel- eran, were held at-the Buckminster Chapel yesterday afternoon conducted by the Rev.

John N. Feasler, D.D., pastor of the North Congregational Church. Dr. Feasicr conducted com millal services at the family lol at York Cemetery. Among those attending was a delegation from Naval Ixdge 181 of the Masons headed by its secretary, Lawrence Hackney.

'Bearers were Harry Bryce David Davenport, Lawrence Goldsmith, John Kopka, William Pope and Paul Toby. SPAGHETTI SUPPER Chrilt Epiicopal Church Lafayette RJ. Oct. 22, 5-7 P.M. Children 75c Newmarket CYO Sets Meetings NEWMARKET The CYO meetings are being held every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

in St. Mary's Hall. Newly-elected officers are Ted Arsemmlt, president; Edward Turcolte, vice president; Dana Glennon, treasurer; Judy Beaulieu, secretary, and Calhy Malek, reporter. Jean Harney is the social chairman, Judy Walwyn, cultural chairman, and George LePage, athletic chairman. Final plans were made for a cake sale to be held on Sunday following each of the Masses at St.

Mary's, in the school hall. It was announced that Oct. 30 is CYO Communion Sunday. The Portsmouth Herald PDblHbtd mnFiw i tfcrooffi FrWiy and Sitordiy mnlEi by HirjM Publhtlr.g ll Cor.gtm IfnMf. StCOttf-cllll pild Pdrtvnoolh, N.H., Zip fir dtiv.

trrt by cirrfir (cjrrkr colkcll Mr WHk We. By (ten piylbM In oft merrn S1JO; ihm mwitfii ilx nunfU IlI.Mi UK North Hampton Marine Promoted NORTH HAMPTON--William F. Bergquist, son of Lt. Col. and Mrs.

William F. Bergquist of IB Grandview Terrace, North Hampton, was recently pro- moled lo the rank of Marine lance corporal. The promotion was based on rank, time in service, military appearance and his knowledge of selected military subjects. He is a member of Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 12, First Marine Aircraft Wing at the Marine Air Facility at Chu Lai, and has been in Viet Nam about seven months. His squadron supports the combat squadrons of Marine Air Group 12 at Chu Lai.

Their aircraft fly various missions against enemy installations and personnel, and provide air support for U.S. and Republic of Viel Nam ground forces engaged in combat opera- lions against the enemy. Marine Lance Corporal Berg- Boy Injured After Fall A nine-year-old boy was taken Portsmouth Hospital with facial injuries yesterday afternoon after falling from a railway loading shed formerly part of the Morley Co. factory behind 909 Islington St. He was Daniel P.

Ball of 24 Woodbury who was playing in the shed with other children at the time. He is thought to have fallen through girders into the rubble filled basement below. The children ran off when the accident happened but the boy's cries were heard by a nearby worker who called the police and ambulance. Portsmouth Hojpital said late yesterday afternoon they were awaiting results of X-rays. that the last legislature gave" King "almost blank check au- Ihorily lo raise salaries at the Slate Hospital and directed him lo fill vacant professional posi- lions," Gregg said.

"There are still nearly three dozen professional vacancies in Ihe Mental Health Department. When is this governor going to stop trying to shift his blame to a department head who resigned last February and begin to get help for the mentally ill?" the Republican added. Meantime, King said education "has been Ihe major concern of my administration The last four years have seen the beginnings of real progress for New Hampshire education." The governor said Gregg creased state aid 40 per cent, jut the present administration las increased it 147 per cent. King said the educational GIVE A BOOK To A Shut-In Or Convalescent I A NEWS AGENCY 71 Counts St. Polnmcuth on by Vice President Hubert Humphrey and narrated by aymond Massey Is available.

Portsmouth's first schoolmas- er was also the first man to uild a house on the Glebe 436-54U 614 FREE CtMM. Con VufeliM SIBSON MEMORIAL CO. ltd Pwtwnwtv W. Slbisn 4M-47W, IW-im LARGE HEATED INDOOR DlSPtAV introducing Junior Girl Scout Troop 409 held its first meeting this week and set the troop meeting for Monday al 3:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at Ihe East Eliot Methodist Church.

Mrs. Samuel Crowell leader i assisted by Mrs. Donald Morse. The Brownie Girl Scout Troop sponsored by the East Eliot Methodist Church has been reactivated under the leadership of Mrs. Ronald Railt who is assisted by Mrs.

Richard Welch. The group meets Monday at the veslry after school at 3:30 'ook place most Installation of officers and initiation of new members will also be held on that day. Plans were also discussed for a CYO basketball (earn and a Thanksgiving Day dance. quist recently telephoned his parents from Singapore, where le spent a week on Rest and Recuperation Leave. Fire Report A shed owned by Robert Dowd of Peverly Hill Road was destroyed by fire last night.

Dowd said he happened (o look out the back of his house and saw the building, which was used for storage, in flames. "There was nothing valuable in there," Dowd said. Six pounds was voted in 1704 the lown to encourage Na- Ihaniel Freemen in schooling children at Greenland, the Plains and Sagamore Creek. The East Eliot Couples Club mel Salurday at Fellowship Hall in Ihe Easl Methodist Church for the group's annua Halloween party. Hosts for the occasion were Mr.

and Mrs. Robert B. Goodwin and Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Bradstreel.

The next meeting of the group is set for Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. at Fellowship Hall at the East Eliot Methodist Church. Physicials for members of the Marshwood High School basketball squad have been completed by the Eliot Health Council. Thomas S.

Conroy of Portsmouth was tha a i physician assisted by Mrs. Irva Hinds, school nurse; council members Mrs. Ruth Vetler, Mrs. Anita Shea, Mrs. Priscilla Czchelski, Mrs.

Arlene Foocf Prices Uo BOSTON (AP) The U.S. Labor Department Bnrean of Statistics reported Thursday (hat retail food prices rose in September for (he fonrlh consecutive month. The boost hronght the indicator (o 5.4 per cent above September 1965. The increase for the month over August was three-tenths of one per cent. Meats, poultry and fish, cereals and bakery products advanced seven-tenths of one per cent, while dairy products went np 3.1 per cent.

A seasonal decline of 2.7 per cent was shown by frails and vegetables. picture for the future calls 'or an increase of support to all levels wilh special attention teachers salaries and to the "inability of too many of our brightest young people to continue their education after high school because Iheir families cannot afford Ihe financial burdens involved." He said he' recommends a $5,200 minimum teaching salary wilh increased state aid lo help pay the higher cost to local school districts. King added he has proposed setting up a stale wide two-year community college coupled with a state-supported scholarship program. JAMES LAMPHIER 57 MARSTON AVE, PORTSMOUTH 436-7462 newly appointed to serve you with the best in auto, life, and fire insurance. A A I SU AH A I I Homi Offices: Bloomlngtan, Illinois I Mormons Plan Conference More than 300 women of the New England Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will attend their annual relief society conference in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, today.

Elder Harold B. Lee, senior member of the church's Quorum of Twelve Apostles, will be the featured speaker. Among women attending from this area will be Mrs. Martha Long, Mrs. Arlene Millette, Mrs.

Jean Harford, Mrs. Sherry Day, Mrs. Sharon Tebbs, Mrs. Joyce Peterson, Mrs. Nellie Paisley, Mrs.

Shirley Gee, Mrs. Laura Stackpole, Mrs. Jean Ellsworth, Mrs. Alice Ayer, Mrs. Sally Nelson, Mrs.

Jeanette Johnson and Mrs. Norma Glidden. Wide Berth stead, Mrs. Wanita Hanson and Mrs. Helen Mclntyre.

Physicials for the girls basketball squad started Thursday and a expected to be completed by Nov. 3. NEWPORT, N.H. (AP) A trail of popcorn lared i nonpaying and unwanted customer from a movie theater where he a Occupied or at least had been granted by the other customers the i several rows. i i Conservation Chief Jesse Scott had suggested trail of peanut butter crackers would do the trick, but cleanup crews were not in on the strategy and swept oat the lore.

So the a a arranged for Uie popcorn trail np the aisle, through the lobby and into the street. The customer left just before a change of pregram from to "Wild, Wild Winter." He was a sknnk. HUDSON'S BRIDAL SALON The LOVELIEST; showing new c6l- tection of beautiful wedding gowns. 'Bollsrino, Chopel and 1 Floor length. Complete selection of gowns and accessories for the wedding party.

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