Deaths Auguste Martin 91 Miami resident dies in city
Augaste Martin, 91, of Miami Florida, died March 28 in Miami. Funeral services were held there with interment in the same community. Born in Biddeford, son of Clermont and Marie Retedenca, he was formerly employed at Lowell Shops Biddeford. He was brother to Joseph Martin of Painchaud's Band and Peter Martin of Charlotte North Carolina. Surviving are his son Paul Martin of Miami and brother Peter Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auguste Martin
Miami
Fla
Martin
Biddeford
Clermont
Marie Retedenc
employeo-Lowell
Joseph Martin
Painchaud
Biddero
Biddeford Resident Struck by Smashed Signal Light
John Bishop of 64 West Cutts Street Biddeford was struck by debris from a smashed signal light this morning as a train passed. He was tending at the gate when the light came down and was treated at Webber Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bishop
West Cutts St
Biddeford
W Street
Bishop
Webber
Maxwell Named on Central Maine Power and Banking Boards
Maxwell, a Biddeford banker, serves on the Executive Committee of Central Maine Power Co. and on the Finance Committee of Union Mutual Life Insurance Co. He holds directorships in Savings Bank Association of Maine, Maine Bankers Association, and American Bankers Association, among others. He chaired Development Credit Corp of Maine, promoting small business risk capital, and has held leadership roles in the Maine Publicity Bureau and Maine State Chamber of Commerce. He is active in local organizations including McArthur Library, Greenwood Cemetery, and the Newcomen Society of England, and participates in the Port land Club and Shriner Masons while attending the United Church of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Maine Power Co
Union Mutual Life Insurance Co
Savings Ba Association of Maine
Maine Bankers Association
American Bankers Association
Smallness Credit Committee
Credit Policy Commission
Maine Publicity Bureau
Maine State Chamber of Commerce
Biddeford Banker
McArthur Library Association
Greenwood Cemetery Association
McArthur Home of Aged People
Newcomen
England
Maxwell
Development Credit
Crepeau Honored by American Motors Club in New England
Mr and Mrs Raymond M Crepeau of Biddeford Maine attended a banquet of the American Motors Sales Honor Club of New England at the Monticello Inn Framingham Massachusetts Crepeau is vice president of Crepeau Motors Inc of Biddeford and Kennebunk and a Crepeau Racing team member He was named one of the top salesmen of the year by Boston Zone Manager Robert W Brest The dealership group recently won the highest percentage in a breaking contest and earned a 10 day Europe trip Crepeau and his parents Maurice and Mrs Crepeau plan to depart April 9 for the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond M. Crepeau
Granite St
Biddeford
American Motors Sales
New England
Monticello Inn
Framingham
Mass Crepeau
Aes Motors Inc
Bidde and
Kennebunk
Goodtes
Crepeau Racing
Boston
Robert W Brest
Repeau Motors Inc
Europe
Crepeau
Maurice Crepeau
Israelite genealogy and the twelve tribes origin
The text notes that Abraham's grandson Jacob also named Israel fathered twelve sons, whose descendants formed the twelve tribes of the Jewish people, thus giving the tribes their collective name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham
Jacob
Israel
Funeral Directors and Services in Saco Maine
Funeral directors in Saco Maine operate at 35 Si Street and 365 Maine Street with Philip Gross Sr. listed as Director. Emond's Funeral Home at 244 S511 is run by Frank X. Emond and J. P. Conroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shumway
Si Street
Saco
Philip Gross Sr
Dfnnett & Craig
Maine Street
Maine
Card of Thanks and Hospital Gratitude Expressions
Sincere thanks to relatives and friends who visited, brought gifts, sent cards during the hospital stay. Appreciation also to Webber Hospital, Maine Medical Center, Father Lee and Father Reilley, and to the staff of doctors and nurses for excellent care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Guilmette
Eamne LaPointe
Webber Hospital
Magaudda
Cuneo
Maine Medical Center
Father Lee
Father Reilley
Local Couples Attend Ball In Portland
The fourth annual ball at Sheraton Eastland Motor Hotel Portland was hosted by Mrs. Gladys H Ruben of Ruben School of the Dance Biddeford. Dancers Maureen Miller Diane Lamontagne Sharon Gant Hier and others performed. Mr and Mrs Daniel Dentico celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary. Numerous attendees included guests from New York and various Portland area couples and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Gladys H. Ruben
Ruben School of the Dance
Main St
Biddeford
Sheraton - Eastland Motor Hotel
Syd Lerman
Maureen Miller
Diane Lamontagne
Sharon Ganthier
Barbara Freeman
Kathy King
Sharon Ruben
Daniel Dentico
New York
Harry Grubman
Vernon
Stuart Ruben
Bruce Ruben
Flushing
Ruben
Max Ruben
Paragraph on Paris talks and North Vietnam demands
Negotiations at Paris stall as North Vietnam and the Front demand unconditional withdrawal of all U.S. and allied troops. Tran Buu Kiem, leader of the Front, accuses the United States of bombings in Cambodia and Laos and asserts the only path to settlement is a full withdrawal without conditions. He criticizes Nixon administration claims of progress as treachery and says the talks have made no progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
Henry Cabot Lodge
U.S
North Vietnam
Front
Tran Buu Kiem
National Liberation Front
Sation
Sith Weekly
Unitedes
South Vietnam
Kiem
United States
Cambodia
Laos
Vietnam
Paris
Nixon
Saigon
Patient Walter Reardon Far Webber Hospital Biddeford
Walter Reardon of Bradbury Street Biddeford is a patient at Webber Hospital, Biddeford, according to local hospital records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Reardon
Bradbury Street
Biddeford
Webber
Eastern Star and Legion Auxiliary Meet Tonight and Monday
A meeting of Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star convenes at Mason Hall Saco at 7 30 with a reception for newly installed officers led by Mrs Jane Lamson on refreshments Past Presidents Parley of Tighe Beau doin Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary meets Monday at 8 at the home of Mrs Leoniecote 11 Atlantic Ave Biddeford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette
Order of the Eastern Star
Masoni
Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley Unit
American Legion Auxiliary
Leoniecote
Atlantic Ave
Biddeford
Local church youth groups and services listed for Friday
Royal Rangers and Missionettes service for 12 to 17 year olds at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach. Full Gospel Assembly evangelistic service at American Legion Hall Biddeford. Pioneer Girls meeting at Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills. Ladies Prayer meeting at Lyman Baptist parsonage Goodwins Mills. Confraternity of Christian Doctrine class for St Monica Kennebunk students 9:30 am Saturday. Kingdom Hall Jehovahs Witnesses Saco Ministry School 7:30 pm with Development Class at 8:35 pm.
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Royal Rangers and Missionettes
Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle
Assembly of God
Atlantic Avenue
Third Street
Old Orchard Beach
Full Gospel’ Assembly
American Legion Hall
Lyman Paptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Confraternity of Christian
St. Monica's Church
Kennebunk
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Main St
Saco
Ministry
Good Friday Services Set In Biddeford
Good Friday services sponsored by the Biddeford Saco Council of Churches will be held tomorrow at the Biddeford United Baptist Church on Jefferson Street from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Area ministers will speak on the Seven Words from the Cross. The service is divided into seven sections with interludes, allowing entering and leaving. Sections are at 12:00, 12:30, 12:55, 1:20, 1:45, 2:10 and 2:35 p.m. Ronald Lefebvre will be soloist and Mrs Marion Batchelder, organist, both from the host church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford - Saco
Ronald Lefebvre
Marion Batchelder
St Onge Named GOP Candidate for Saco Ward 5
Donald A. St. Onge 30 was unanimously elected as the Republican candidate for alderman Ward 5 at a Wednesday caucus. He will run in the special election set for Friday, yk 18, to fill the vacancy created by a Democratic alderman’s resignation. St. Onge, a Notre Dame de Lourdes student and Thornton Academy graduate, works as a sales representative for York Bottling Co. of Biddeford. He and his wife have two children, Darlene and Dorinda, and live at 9 Henry St., Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald A. St. Onge
Saco
Thornton Academy
York Bottling Co
Biddeford
Weather forecast: cold night with rising weekend warmth
Fair and cold tonight with lows from 15 to 25 degrees. Friday warms slowly as a light northerly breeze shifts and temperatures edge up slightly.
Ahepans Plan Convention At Old Orchard
A joint meeting of the Biddeford Saco Chapter Order of Ahepa and Daughters of Penelope met at Ahepa Home in Saco to finalize plans for the district convention June 6 7 and 8 with headquarters at the Vesper Hotel Old Orchard Beach. Charles Cotsis presided as prayers were led by the chaplain. A report on accommodations meetings and banquet arrangements was given. A birthday cake for Thomas Pouravelis bowling champion of the New England District Ahepa team was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford - Saco
Order of Ahepa and
Daughters of Penelope
Ahepa
Pleaant Street
Saco
Vesper Hotel
Old Orchard Beach
Charles Cotsis
Les Actor
Peter
Ident Cotsis
Alien Sukalas
Chessman
Thomas Pouravelis
New England
Alice Economos
Anita Tito
Betty Brickates
Eleanor Koutoulakos
Council Chagnon Leads in Cribbage Tourney
Council Chagnon of Union St. Jean Baptiste Biddeford built a 55 point lead after eight games of a 10 game cribbage tournament against Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks. Following a 24 point win the overall stands 498 to 443. Next game set for Monday night at the council hall on ms Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Chagnon
Union St. Jean Baptiste
Biddeford
Rabies Shot Rule for Dogs in Biddeford Licenses
Biddeford City Clerk Pauline Berry states state law requires proof of rabies immunization for dog licenses. All dogs must have rabies shots this year to protect pets and people in the state from rabies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Pauline Berry
Women’s Club Plans Supper at St Louis
St Louis Women’s Association met in the high school cafeteria to plan a covered dish supper honoring past presidents. The event is set for Wednesday April 9 at 6 30 p.m. at the cafeteria with Sister Barbara Maine’s Own as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Women’s Association
Emile LeBlond
Harry Courtois
Ralph Courtois
Robert Landry
St. Louis Regional High School
St. Louis Womens Association
Ralph Chretien
Pauline Moreau
Lillian Moreau
Paul Moreau
Maine
Ae Nun
Barbara
Theresa
Pauline Canning
Emile
Leo Paul Nadeau
Guy An
Yvonne Gaudette
Amity Sought In Biddeford Zoning Contention
The Biddeford Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board remain in dispute over a variance granted to a local restaurant. A Wednesday meeting addressed off street parking and ordinance requirements, with both boards seeking clarification and urging a city wide planning review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford Veening Board
Zoning Board of Appeals
Zonin Jance
Planning Board
York County Superior Court
Roland Morissette
Carmen D'Amico
D'Amico
Cane
Florida Girl Weds Biddeford Man in Hollywood Florida
Miss Ida Cathie Rider of Hollywood Florida married Carl Albert Rhames of Biddeford Maine in an evening ceremony March 17 at West Side Baptist Church Hollywood. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Rider Jr of Hollywood. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Frank D Chappell of 264 Hill Street Biddeford Maine. Rhames attended Miami Dade Junior College and major in mote management.
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Marblehead
Biddeford
Carl Albert Rhames
Hollywood
Fla
Ida Cathie Rider
Rhames
Ray H. Craw
West Side Baptist Church
Walter H. Rider Jr
Frank D. Chappell
Hill St
Bid
South Broward Be Uses
IBM Computer School
Miami
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Miami - Dade Junior College
Dust storm swells across Sahara in 1901 reach Europe
A Sahara dust storm in 1901 blanketed about 300000 square miles and deposited two million tons of dust across Europe, signaling a rare cross continental climatic event and highlighting the vast reach of arid winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sahara Desert
Europe
Local Saco Service Ads Biddeford and Surrounding Area
Classified service notice lists address 35 Spring St Saco and phone 284 5611 serving Biddeford Saco and nearby areas with local business coverage and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Saco
Spring St
First Parish Church Maundy Thursday Service Announced
Rev Paul K Weimer of First Parish Congregational Saco announces an open Maundy Thursday service with Holy Communion. The cathedral style program includes prayers, meditation, organ solos, and the Passion narrative, with new members welcomed at the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul K. Weimer
Congres Church
United
Chure of Christ
Saco
Isasem Mess
Te‘nebrae
Hart Council Auxiliary Plans Easter Dance
The Luke E. Hart Council Knight of Columbus Auxiliary discussed an Easter Dance at the Washington Street Hall in Biddeford. The event is set for Saturday April 12 with Mrs. Geral dine Souliere named chair and assisted by a list of eight ladies. president gave the closing remarks and thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke E. Hart Council
Knight of Columbus
Washington Street Hall
Biddeford
Washingtontreet Hall
Geraldine Souliere
Patricia Perron
Valera Genesse
Rita Ruel
J . Jeanne Gadbois
Rosa Bouthillette
Irene Bouffard
Doris Lamon
Webber Hospital Head Speaks At Kennebunk Rotary
Carleton F. Davis administrator of Webber Hospital Biddeford spoke to the Kennebunk Rotary Club at Glen-Mor Restaurant. He described regional medical planning to avoid service duplication and outlined merger talks between Webber and Notre Dame Hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Carleton F. Davis
Webber Hospital
Biddeford
Kennebunk Rotary Club
Glen-Mor
Wapenere Bas
Rockland
Kittery
Portland
Davis
Pro- Webber Hospital
Notreame Hospital
Notre Dame Hospital
Maine Medical Center
Maine
Beach DAV Members Face Long Agenda
Old Orchard Beach chapter of the Disabled American Veterans, led by Commander Melvin Marshall, plans a 7 p m meeting at Olympia Hotel in Old Orchard Beach. The session will cover officer elections, five new member applications, Forget-Me-Not drive, auxiliary formation, Boy Scout Troop sponsorship, DAV hospitality program review, kickoff date for membership drive, chapter home plans, State Convention in Portland May 3, Southern area Veterans Claimateria in Biddeford April 11, monuments maintenance committee, Memorial and Independence Day parades, hospital committee duties, senior mini parks, and summer field day.
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Old Orchard Beach
Melvin Marshall
Disabled American Veterans
Olympia Hotel
Milliken St
Marshall
DAV
Veteran Administration Hospital
Tagus
Portland
Veterans Claimateria
Biddeford
DAV Hall
Bradbury Street
Budget plan proposes sales tax hike and cigarette tax rise
Emergency budget notes a 1969 71 fund gap with a proposed 1 million patchwork tax plan heading to a public hearing. The plan would lift the sales tax from 4 to 5 percent, remove exemptions on trade in of motor vehicles and certain industrial supplies, and add two cents to the 10 cent cigarette tax to fund general services.
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General Fund
Mission by priests to St Margaret's Church areas
Mission by priests of St Margaret's ChurchJuly summer season involves Father Clancy assisted by Rev Rudolph Leveille alternating between the mother church at Old Orchard Street and Saco Avenue and St Jude's Church in West Scar borough Pine Point and at the school. The mission chapel, when completed, will be attended by a supply priest according to Father cy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Margaret's Church
Father Clancy
Rudolph Leveille
Old Orchard Street
Saco Avenue
St. Jude’s Church
West
Scarborough
Pine Point
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Lawrence Lamb
Alfred Wilcox
Norman Reilly
Roger Labbe
Ralph Meserve
G Swiston
Eliot Feinberg
Harry Zaitlin
Arnold Shapiro
Edward
Dorothy Craig
Frank Jordan
al Rosen
Ownsews
Pee Ot
Donald St. Onge
Saco Ward
Old Orchard
William Pappas
Kennebank Junior High School
Debbie Romprey
Merle Romprey
Grove St
Kennebunk-Kennebunkport
Linda Gunn
Richard Gunn
Goose Rocks Beach
Nellie Petit
Ner-Up
Philip Hussey Jr
Kennebunkport
John Anagnostis
Kennebunk High School
Phyllis Peterson
Kennebunkport Consolidated School
Charles Towne
Park Street School
Madeleine Rostiott
Kennebunk Junior High
Women’s Club
St. Louis
Amity
Florida
Philip H. Gross Sr
Defunctis
Paul Beet
Olive
David H. Williams
Cathedral Choir
Fellowship of the
Ords Institution
J. S. Bach
Carl Deis, Jr
John Hewes
Urbain Roberge
Ronald Tripp
A. William Kang
Robert Leech Bedell
Alma Harrison
Richard Fgh
The
Disciples
Harry Sawyer
Chenaie
Fred Clark
Jerome Weinberger
Cathy Cushman
Michael McKenney
Mark Pierson
Susan Smith
Jonathan Staples
Ee Laatert Wentwim
Hart Council
Irene Moreau
Alphonse Remillard
Lionel Lapointe
Souliere
Sunshine Committee
Claire Lantagne
Antoinette Baril
Roland Millette
Theresa Nolette
Germaine Therrien
Albertine Chretien
Blanche Chretien
Jeannette Letorneau
Rita Reilly
Lorraine Bisson
Jeanne Leclair
Isabelle Boucher
Therese Bolduc
Pauline Cantara
Therese Bastarache
Therese Drapeau
Muriel Duprey
Rita Lambert
Jeannette Roy
Marie Rose Dube
Claire Gosselin
Dorothy Ube
Rita Lamarre
Paulette
A. Joan Paquette
Rs. Labrecque
Rechel del Dube
Michael Prejean
Noella Martel
Beach Dav
Youland’s Jewelry Store
Stan
Washington Avenue
Virginia
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