Women Meet in Ogunquit Lot a Chapter Event
Delta Kappa Gamma Society Lot a Chapter gathered at Mrs Helena Rode’s Ogunquit home with hostesses Eleanor Adams Helena Rode Geraldine Fenderson and Martha Herrin. President Ola Maguire presided followed by a program Values for Teachers as Individuals by Irene Dwelley Agnes Allen Virginia Parsons and Charlotte Bisson. A white elephant sale concluded the gathering with many members from nearby towns in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lota
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
Helena Rode
Ogunquit
Eleanor Adams
Geraldine Fenderson
Martha Herrin
Saco
Ola Maguire
Kennebunk
Irene Dwelley
Biddeford
Agnes Allen
Portsmouth
N.H
Wilma Rollins
Margaret Belleau
Lilla McCarty
Sanford
Eleanor Todd
Cape Neddick
Marie Hatch
Rose Anna Rousselle 57 Dies in Sherbrooke
Mrs Rose Anna Rousselle 57 a former Biddeford Maine resident died in Sherbrooke yesterday Born in Dover New Hampshire October 8 1910 she was daughter of Walter and Odelie Bin eau She worked 24 years for Pepperell Mfg Co Biddeford Survived by two sons Robert and Roland a sister Florida Ouellette five brothers Albert Ernest Paul Donat and Roland all of Biddeford five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral arrangements pending at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherbrooke
Que
Rose Anna Rousselle
Biddeford
Maine
Dover
N.H
Walter
Odelie (Huot) Bineau
Pepperell Mfg. Co
Robert
Roland
Florida Ouellette
Albert Bineau
Augusta
Ernest
Paul
Donat
Roland Bineau
Sansoucy Funeral Home
Stone St
Kennebunk Cub Scouts Attend Pack Meeting
Kennebunk Cub Scouts gathered at Park Street School gym for a well attended pack meeting. The theme Rivers of the World featured skits from Dens 2 4 and 1 including Mississippi River Boat Wilds of the Amazon and How Tom Sawyer Whitewashed the Fence. Awards were given Wolf and arrow badges to Daniel Williams Ronald Robertson David Bragdon Michael Brannen and Douglas Ten with service stars for Charles Ril and Peter Strickland. The meeting closed with taps and a car relay, and the next pack gathering is scheduled for April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Park Street
Den 2
Shirley Schmidt
Patricia Brannen
Sam Spencer
Dea 2
Evelyn Avison
Natalie Ruest
Den
Nancy Libby
Kathleen Dyer
Amazon
Mildred Whitten
Theresa Spencer
Tom Sawyer
Dea
Daniel Williams
Ronald Robertson
David Bragdon
William Avison Jr
Charles Ril
Michael Brannen
David Schmidt
Peter Strickland
Douglas Ten
Illiam Bath
Den 3
Le Voltigeur to Hold Joint Installation
Final plans for the joint installation of the Le Voltigeur Snowshoe Club and Women were outlined at a meeting at South Street Hall Biddeford Adelbert Huot presided and three new members joined Henry Roberge reported as secretary and director An invitation from Le Paresse Club of Rumford was received for an officers banquet Sunday at 6 30 p m turkey supper to be served Reservations to be made by Thursday Next meeting set for Tuesday April 9 at 8 p m at the club rooms Closing prayer led by Henry Roberge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Voltigeur
South Street
Biddeford
Adelbert Huot
Henry Roberge
Dirs
le Paresse Club
Rumford
Claire Goudreau
Beach Firefighters Battle Grass Fires
OLD ORCHARD BEACH firemen were called out twice Tuesday to fight grass fires. The first started at the town and spread to nearby woods. No damage was reported when pine needles caught fire in a wooded area between Cookman and Saco avenues later in the day. Firemen, using booster lines and Indian pumps, brought both blazes quickly under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Cookman
Saco
Hybrid corn breeding and double cross explained
Hybrid corn results from inbreeding selected strains to fix desirable traits and then crossing them. Often two hybrids are crossed to form a double cross, combining characteristics from both lineages.
Funeral Home Listings Saco Maine Directors and Contacts
Funeral service providers listed include Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco phone 284-5611 with Philip H Gross Sr as director, Dennett and Craig on Main Street Saco phone 282-0562, and Emond's Funeral Home at 284-5511 with Frank X Emond and J P Conroy as associated personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shumway Funeral Service
Spring Street
Saco
Philip H. Gross Sr
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. P. Conroy
Fat-Fryer Fire In Biddeford Is Short-Lived
A fat fryer blaze at the A and W Root Beer takeout on Elm Street Biddeford was suppressed on arrival by Biddeford firefighters. Owner John Button, a one story brick building, was reported. Earlier Biddeford crews aided Arundel in a house fire on New Road owned by Gerard Letellier. Water from a nearby pond assisted a one and a half story wooden dwelling fire fought for over an hour. A grass fire on Marcel Avenue was contained with a booster line. Property owner Mary Belanger. A transformer fire at 5 Vine Street caused a still alarm. Occupant Joseph Ribaudo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A & W Root Beer
Elm St
Biddeford
John Button
Arundel
New Road
Gerard Letellier
Marcel Avenue
Mary Belanger
Vinet
Joseph Ribaudo
Assembly Head Makes Visit To Olive Lodge
Miss Ruth Allen of Portland, vice president of the Rebekah Assembly of Maine, visited Olive Rebekah Lodge in Kennebunk. 68 members from 14 lodges attended as Sally Matthew and Dorothy McGhevy received the degree. next meeting April 15 marks Mother Daughter Night and Charter Members Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Ruth Allen
Portland
Rebekah Assembly of Maine
Olive Rebekah Lodge
I.O.O.F. Hall
Noble
Patricia Jalbert
Evelyn Court
Lillian Matthews Kennebunk
Miss Allen
Martha Robinson
Rebekah
Old Orchard Beach
Dorothy Berry
Beverly True
Sally Matthe
Dorothy McGhevy
Matthews
Assembly
Phyllis Smith
Bertha Desper
Helen Taylor
Sergeantsville Goes Dark OverUnpaid Light Bill
Sergeantsville, NJ, lost its 20 street lights after voters rejected a $330 budget to pay the power bill. New Jersey Power and Light Co workers shut off lighting as only private lights and one resident kerosene lantern remained on the streets. The budget defeat occurred February 14 by a 14 to 4 vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergeantsville
New Jersey Power and Light Co
Personal News From Camp Ellis and London Assignments
Mrs Mamie E Gagne of Camp Ellis is a patient at Webber Hospital. Mr and Mrs Stephen J Canner of Lanham MD have arrived in London where Canner is assistant financial attaché at the U S Embassy. Mrs Canner is the former Sharon Sneider of Biddeford. Mrs Rathier O Neil of Old Orchard Beach has returned home after a stay at Notre Dame Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie E. Gagne
Camp Ellis
Webber Hospital
Stephen J. Canner
Lanham
London
Canner
U.S
Sharon Sneider
Allen Sneider
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Rathier O'Neil
Prospect St
Old Orchard Beach
Notre Dame Hospital
Fremont Club and Auxiliary Meet Tomorrow Evening
Members of the Fremont Club and Auxiliary will gather at 8 p.m. at the club hall on Alfred Street in Biddeford. Past Presidents of Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary plan a meeting Friday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Alden Racine's home 14 Taylor Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Club and Auxiliary
Club
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Alden Racine
Taylor St
Pine Cone Temple Meets at K of P Hall Tonight
Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters plan a 7 30 PM meeting at the K of P Hall in Saco. Members are urged to attend for the roll call and upcoming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Cone Temple
Pythian Sisters
K of P
Saco
Annette Chapter Eastern Star Holds Evening Meeting
A stated meeting of Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star will be at Masonic Hall Saco on Thursday at 7 30 p m Star Points will be honored Mrs Eleanor Kennedy serves as refreshments chairman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Saco
Eleanor Kennedy
Nomination and Election of Officers Tonight
The Foreman's Social Club of New England Division of Maremont Corp will hold nominations and elections of officers tonight at St. John's Hall on Adams Street in Biddeford. A supper is served at 6 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreman’s Social Club of
New England
Maremont Corp
St. John’s Hall
Adams Street
Biddeford
Church notes mid week prayer meetings announced
Mid week prayer meeting set for Thursday at 7 p m at Bible Baptist Church 144 Ferry Road Saco. A 7 30 p m mid week service will follow at the Salvation Army hall 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Baptist Church
Ferry Road
Saco
Salvation Army Hall
Union Ave
Old Orchard Beach
Choir Rehearsals Set at Local Methodist Churches
Choir rehearsals are held each Thursday at Foss Street Methodist Church and South Biddeford Methodist Church. The Crusader choir meets at 6 30 p m and the Adult Sanctuary choir at 7 30 p m at the Foss Street Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford Foss Street Methodist Church
South Biddeford Methodist Church
Foss Street
Crusader
Advent Christian Church to Host Prayer Service in Biddeford
The Advent Christian Church at the corner of Hill and Chapel Streets in Biddeford will hold a prayer service Thursday at 7 30 p.m. open to all interested persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advent Christian Churc
Hill and Chape Streets
Biddeford
Choir Rehearsals Held at School Street Church Saco
School Street Methodist Church in Saco offers Thursday rehearsals with the Junior choir at 3 15 p m and the Senior choir at 7 p m each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Street Methodist Church
Saco
King Court Holds Master Masons Night
King Court, Order of the Amaranth, held at Odd Fellows Hall Saco, honored and presented a gift to Laurence Partridge Ernest Davis Carlton Bu Horace Wilder Guy Leland Carl Anderson Cecil Richards Hazen Hager and Dr Ralph Ames. Grand Family Night announced with Charity Court at Auburn and memorial services May 7. Grand Court session in Lewiston April 12 and 13. Silent auction overseen by Blanche Freeman. refreshments by Gertrude Leonard and Florence Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Court
Order of the Amaranth
Odd Fellows Hall
Saco
Marion McAuley
Laurence Partridge
Ernest Davis
Carlton Bu
Horace Wilder
Guy Leland
Carl Anderson
Cecil Richards
Hazen Hager
Ralph Ames
R. M
McAuley
G.R.P
Charity Court
Auburn
Lewiston
Blanche Freeman
Gertrude Leonard
Florence Lewis
Republic of the Philippines founded on July fourth 1946
The Philippines declared its independence and established the Republic on July 4 1946 marking the end of colonial rule and the birth of a sovereign state with formal recognition by major powers. The event defined national identity and historical transition for the archipelago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Republic of the Philip
Barbs by Phil Pastoret on bias and television
Barbs by Phil Pastoret argues bias reflects the reader perspective as networks lock in fall video shows and worry about releasing them. The column notes how workplace routines trigger bias and hints at broader media influence shaping opinion.
Ancient Egypt Christians burned butter in lamps claim
A brief note from the Newspaper Enterprise Association mentions a claim that Christians in ancient Egypt burned butter in lamps, contrasting it with a cheaper spread. The snippet hints at weather or timing but provides no concrete details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient
Egypt
Weather snapshot for Portland in cold night
Fair and quite cold tonight in Portland with lows in the 20s to low 30s. Tomorrow turns cloudy with little temperature change and a chance of showers in the southwest portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Weather Outlook For New England Through Monday
The Weath er Bureau forecasts five days of mild to cool weather for northern New England and Massachusetts Rhode Island. Daytime highs range from the mid 40s in northern areas to mid 50s in the more southern states with lows near 30 to 40. Precipitation totals about a half to three quarters of an inch with showers Thursday, steadier rain Friday, and more rain likely Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Weather Bureau
New England
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Car Damaged In Biddeford Crash
A main street Biddeford collision damaged a vehicle owned by Omer W. Binette 68 of Portland Road Saco. Ernest H. Roberge 67 of 24 Congress St. said he pulled over to avoid an oncoming car and struck the parked Binette auto. No injuries reported. Officers Ar mand Ouellette and Everett Bowden investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Omer W. Binette
Portland Road
Saco
Ernest H. Roberge
Congress St
Roberge
Binette Auto
Armand Ouellette
Everett Bowden
Maple Syrup Causes Grass Fire in Saco Home
Firefighters responded to Edwin Levecky at 238 North Street Saco for a grass fire that got out of control. Authorities say boys boiling maple syrup started the blaze with no damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Levecky
North St
Saco
Drive To Lift Siege At Khe Sanh Initiated
About 8,000 U.S. and South Vietnamese troops launched a drive to lift the enemy siege of the Marine base at Khe Sanh. The column, facing little resistance, moved about eight miles from Khe Sanh, according to U.S. Command reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
U.S
Khe Sanh
County Senate Candidates Filled Across Districts
The notice lists county residents filing for the District One Senate seat with Republicans Zacharias Kagibery Richard W. Logan Walter E. Webster Jr. and Neil Rolde as the Democratic contender from York. In District Four Republican Richard L. Dunn of Denmark faces no opposition on either ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chard Beach
York
Brenda Kuhn
Walter E. Barrett
Eliot
South Berwick
North Berwick
Wells
Wayne A. Wormwood
Acton
Paul A. Boucher
A. Benjamin Libby
Buxton
George A. Carroll
Limerick
Cornish
Zacharias H. Kagibery
Kittery
Richard W. Logan
Walter E. Webster Jr
Hanoi signals offer on bombing halt to start talks
The broadcast indicated Hanoi envoys would contact U.S. representatives to decide on unconditional cessation of bombing to allow talks. The North Vietnamese have long demanded a complete stop as a condition for peace talks, keeping to their line despite U.S. opposition. Johnson reiterated that the San Antonio formula remains, assuming North Vietnam would not gain from a bombing pause before negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Vietnam
Hanoi
U.S
United States
Johnson
San Antonio
Biddeford High School Bus Dispute and Staffing Changes
Biddeford High School faced a board meeting amid unfounded charges by resident Frederick Small about bus inspections. Goldthwaite Bus Lines defended safety and punctuality, noting 350 daily riders and 20 years of accident-free service. Principal Gary Johnston resigned to become assistant superintendent in Caribou, with duties shifting after June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Gary Johnston
Board of Education
Johnston
Bruce L. Smith
Aroostook County
Caribou
Supt
Smith
Atty
Simon Spill
Goldthwaite Bus Lines
Spill
Frederick Small
Pool Road
Portland Press Herald
Frederick J. Small
Goldthwaite
Biddeford Pool
Clifford Street Hills Beach
Fortunes Rocks
Granite Point
Newtown Road
Guinea Road
St. Andre’s
Emery
Kennedy
St. Mary’s
St. Joseph’s
Bell
Biddeford - Saco
Small
Schoo
McCarthy Heads For Real Tests In Wisconsin
Democrat Eugene J. McCarthy swept Wisconsin with 57 percent to Johnson's 35 percent in the Wisconsin primary. Nixon dominated the Republican race with 80 percent. McCarthy plans contests in other states against Robert F. Kennedy while Nixon secures a large delegate lead for the convention. Johnson announced he would not seek the presidency, reshaping the race and possible future endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Eugene J. McCarthy
Wisconsin
White House
Richard M. Nixon
McCarthy
Johnson
Minnesota
New York
Robert F. Kennedy
Nixon
New Hampshire
Opers
Persident
Kennedy
California
Ronald Reagan
Harold E. Stassen
Hubert Humphrey
Administration
Marine Guest Speaker At Beach Meeting
A beach meeting featured a marine guest speaker discussing coastal preservation and angular tide patterns. Attendees included local residents and environmental group representatives who asked questions about shoreline resilience and community engagement.
Methodist men meet in Biddeford Saco area church
A Monday gathering of men from Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach and Scarborough met in the United Methodist Church vestry Washington Avenue. Sgt Roger Cobb of Saco spoke about Vietnam. Refreshments were served by church women. The next meeting is May 22 at Old Orchard Beach Church with supper at 6 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Saco
Old Orchard Beach
Scarborough
United Methodist Church
Washington Avenue
Marine Corps
Roger Cobb
Vietnam
John Tibbetts
Ted Fowler
Walter Freeman
Everett Withee
Richard Sanborn
Sidney Griffith
John Jordan
William S. Searle
Arthur Leddy
Merrill Thompson
Carl Huntress
Horace Tinkham Stilman Gilbert
Harry Hallett
Eric Hodeen
Norman Cath
Kennebunk Clinic Treats 1474 Animals With Rabies Shot
A free rabies clinic at Park Street School gymnasium in Kennebunk drew about 1,474 dogs and cats plus one raccoon. Dr. R Frank Vigue administered vaccines with three aides. The Animal Welfare Society organized the event with local youths, civic groups, and police aiding in registration, traffic, and care. The next clinics were announced for Limerick and Cornish with guidelines on animal transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Park Street
Animal Welfare Society, Inc
R. Frank Vigue
Springvale
Raymond Baron
David Ellis
Fred Machado
Kennebunk Unitarian Church
LRY
Craig Wellman
Michael Peterson
Gregg Seekins
Michael Gordon
Steve Harter
Larry Stillwell
Kevin Wellman
Leo Martin
Edgar West
Wayne Wyman
Fish and Game Club
Jocelyn Lord
D. Clark
R. Gonneville
R. Belyea
F. Shields
R. Fontaine
Fontaine
Leslie Stillwell
Cathy Maston
Betsey Turner
Jane Hamlin
Limerick
Cornish
Peggy Fleming Turns Pro With NBC and Bob Banner
Peggy Fleming, lauded as world and Olympic figure skating queen, signed a pro contract with long-term deals likely to total $500,000 over five years. The agreement, announced at a New York news conference, ties her to Bob Banner Associates and NBC, with possible participation in ice shows managed by the firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peggy Fleming
Bob Banner Associates
National Broadcasting Company
Miss Fleming
Biddeford Board To Hear Appeal On Garage Setback
The Biddeford Board of Zoning Appeals will meet tonight at 6 30 to hear an appeal by Helena Cookson of 87 Graham Street Biddeford. The case concerns building a garage within two feet of the lot line in a R 2 zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Frogs Worldwide Reach Over 250 True Frog Species
Scientists note Earth's true frog diversity exceeds two hundred fifty species across habitats. Researchers emphasize life history, adaptation, and ecological roles in ponds, wetlands, and streams. The finding highlights frog evolution and conservation importance.
Saco hot lunch program targets cost cuts and quality
Nash cites about 900 students buy hot lunches daily in Saco schools with many eating on site while some bring lunches. Plans include on site bread making, new ovens, a walk in freezer, larger storerooms, and potential central kitchen not yet feasible. Free meals average 95 daily this year from about 120 applicants. wage increases and budget pressures noted as the program remains cost conscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
Saco
Portland
Aso
Saco School
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Mrs. Rose Rousselle
Kennebunk Cub
Dennett & Craig
Main Street
Saco, Ma
Nial
Olive Lodge
By Phil Pastoret
Ffs
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Biddeford High School
Betty S. Jacks
Randall Ave
Ocean Park
Kennedy School
Castleton
Vermont
Colorado College
George Washington University
Sami University
Matthew A. Moulen
Alfred Road
Edmund Hobbkins
Moulen
Philip J. Poirer
Paul D. Binette
Alcide J. Gagne
Reynald Boivin
Foss Road
Saco City
Kennebunk Clinic
Biddeford Board
Wilfrid J. Fortier
Insurance Agency
Bacon St
Tripp
Ocean Park Road
Saco, Maine
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