Death of Thorn ton Crague Tibbetts 56 in Jamaica Plain
Thorn ton Crague Tibbetts 56 son of John W and Georgie C Tibbetts of Fern Avenue Old Orchard Beach Maine died yesterday at Veterans Hospital Jamaica Plain after a long illness. He worked in the publicity department of Worthmore Feed. He is survived by widow Alice Morgan Tibbetts two brothers Lawrence Andover MA Paul Newburyport MA and sister Mrs Maurice LeSieur RN Biddeford Maine. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 1 pm from Weir Funeral Parlors Malden MA.
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Boston
Mass
Thornton Crague Tibbetts
John W. and
Georgie C. Tibbetts
Fern Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Maine
Veterans Hospital
Jamaica Plain
Worthmore Feed
Alice Morgan Tibbetts
Lawrence
Andover
Paul
Newburyport
Maurice LeSieur
R.N
Biddeford
Weir Funeral
Salem Street
Malden
Widow Napoleon Giroux Rites Held For Rose Alma Giroux
Mrs Rose Alma Giroux 78 of 11 Western Ave Biddeford died suddenly at home She was born Sept 3 1889 in Sorel Canada daughter of John B Thibeault and Celina Guinard Survived by widower Napoleon Giroux a son Paul L Giroux of Worcester Mass three grandchildren and nieces Funeral Friday at 8 am from St Josephs Church Biddeford Interment in St Josephs Cemetery Friends may call Sansoney Funeral Home Biddeford tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
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Rose Alma Giroux
Western Ave
Biddeford
Sorel
Canada
John B
Celinia (Guinard) Thibeault
Napoleon Giroux
Paul L. Giroux
Worcester
Mass
St. Joseph’s Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Sansoney
Stone St
Widow Grace Murphy 92 of Saco dies after long illness
Mrs Grace E Murphy 92 of 39 Pleasant St Saco widow of Granville Eves died at a Biddeford hospital this morning after a long illness She born in Saco July 2 1876 the daughter of George E and Mary Anna Foss Fogg She graduated Thornton Road 1895 a Red Cross volunteer owned a hat shop on Temple St Saco for over 20 years She was a member of Saco United Baptist Church Surviving sister Jennie Fay and several cousins Funeral By Dennett Craig Friday 2 pm interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco
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Grace E. Murphy
Pleasant St
Saco
Granville Eves
Biddeford
George E
Mary Anna Foss Fogg
Thornton Road
Red Cross
Murphy
Temple Street
Saco United Baptist Church
Trio Held By Saco Police For Theft Of TV
Three Massachusetts men Norman M. Lull 18 of Walpole Dennis A Brady 18 and David W Brady 21 of Newton Upper Falls were charged with grand larceny for stealing a portable television from the Saco Motel. The TV towels and ashtrays were found after the trio checked out and police apprehended them in Old Orchard Beach. They were held at York County Jail awaiting arraignment in Saco District Court.
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Saco Pate
Massachusetts
Norman M. Lull
Walpole
Mass
Dennis A. Brady
David W. Brady
Newton Upper Falls
Anthony Pagano
Saco
Old Orchard Beach
York County
Alfred
Istrict Court
Biddeford City Offices Close for Patriot's Day
Biddeford City Clerk Pauline Berry announced that all municipal offices will close Saturday April 19 to observe Patriot's Day. A 1797 Britannica edition contained a recipe for viper broth for the sick in a later encyclopedia entry.
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Biddeford
Pauline Berry
Encyclopoeia Britannica
Funeral Directors Shumway and Dennett Craig of Saco
Funeral service firms listed in Saco Maine with addresses and phone numbers. Philip H. Gross Sr is identified as director at Dennett and Craig located at 365 Main Street.
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Shumway Funeral Service
Spring Street
Saco
Philip H. Gross Sr
Dennett & Craig
Main Street
Maine
Community thanks for sympathy and support
We extend sincere appreciation to friends neighbors and relatives for expressions of sympathy during our bereavement. Special thanks to Dr Oney Smith Leech Nursing Home Rev Henry 0 and Brothers of Olive Rebekah Lodge and Mr and Mrs Charles Desper and Family Mrs Mamie Huff and Family Mrs Edna Drown and Family
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Oney Smith
Leech Nursing Home
Henry 0
Olive Rebekah
Lodge
Charles Desper
Mamie Huff
Edna Drown
Funeral rites for Miss Jessie Watson held at Most Holy Trinity
Funeral services for Miss Jessie Watson of 6 Promenade Ave Saco were held at Most Holy Trinity Church. Rev James Daly celebrated a requiem high mass with music by Miss Louise Welch. Interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco with graveside prayers by Father Daly. pallbearers included Robertart Walter Grace Edward Gallagher Frea Thompson Hennessy and Roland Reuters.
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Jessie Watson
Promenade Ave
Saco
Most Holy Trinity Church
James Daly
Louise Welch
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Father Daly
Robert Art
Walter Grace
Edward Gallagher
Frea Thompson
Hennessy
Roland
Reut
Nixon to respond to North Korea shot down claim
President Nixon prepares a first response to North Korea’s assertion that it shot down a US reconnaissance plane as an intensive search for debris continues. Families of the crew await news, with a mother recalling the mission as a sitting duck. A mid‑week meeting is scheduled Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Bible Baptist Church, 144 Ferry Road, Saco.
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Washington
Nixon
North Korea
Korea
The
Bible Baptist
Ferry Road
Saco
News barriers seen limited at federal level
Washington AP reports that the American Society of Newspaper Editors was told some dents have been made in news barriers at the federal government level but vast areas of government secrecy remain. Also, five Arab guerrilla movements rejected King Hussein's peace plan and called for war on Israel.
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Washington
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Hussein
Israel
Eastern Star Meeting In Saco For Ruth Holders
A meeting of Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star will be held tomorrow night at 7 30 at Masonic Hall Saco for those who hold the station of Ruth in District I.
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Annette
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Saco
Ruth
District I
Spring Banquet and Club Events Across Kennebunk and Biddeford
Weather looks cloudy tonight with cooler inland temperatures in the 40s then partial clearing Thursday. Kennebunk hosts the Thursday Club annual spring banquet at Old Cove Steak House tomorrow at 6 30 p m with a surprise music program led by Mrs Annie Phillips. Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella holds a 10 year member banquet tomorrow at St John s Hall Biddeford at 6 30 p m. Fremont Club and Auxiliary meet tomorrow at 8 p m on Alfred Street Biddeford. Rev Roger Bour S M Marist missionary Lewiston presents color films on Africa tomorrow at 7 30 p m at La Salle Charite Hall Biddeford. event free per officials.
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Florence Davportland
Old Cove Steak House
Main Street
Kennebunk
Annie Phillips
Our Lady of Fatima
Daughters of Isabella
St. John’s Hall
Adams Street
Biddeford
Fremont Club and Auxiliary
Alfred Street
Roger Bour S. M
Lewiston
Africa
la Salle Charite Hall
Alfred St. Biddeford
Weather outlook for northern New England and Rhode Island
Five day forecast through Monday shows above normal temperatures with a cool spell Friday and a warm up by Monday. Highs range from the 50s in northern areas to the 60s in southern areas while night lows sit in the 40s. Total rainfall expected 0.25 to 0.50 inch, possibly over half an inch in extreme north. slight chance of showers Thursday night and widespread showers and storms Saturday.
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Boston
Weather Bureau
New England
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Grass Fires Quelled By Saco Firemen
Saco firemen extinguished two small grass fires Tuesday afternoon at 88 Maple St. and on Fairfield Street, causing little damage. They also responded to a false alarm at Tiny Tot Nursery School, 41 Old Orchard Road, when the fire alarm rang without cause.
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Saco
Maple St
Henry Desaulnier
Fairfield Street
Tot Nursery
Old Orchard Road
Tax changes face opposition from beverage and tobacco groups
Committee discussions on Page One mention applying sales tax to full motor vehicle prices and raising cigarette tax from 10 to 12 cents per pack. Spokesmen from the soft drink industry warn a total 27 percent sales tax would cut sales. Edward W. Atwood cites federal patterns of beverage tax rates and reversals across states. Roger MacLeod predicts a future income tax within four years.
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Owever
Edward W. Atwood
Maine
Roger MacLeod
Senate
Kenneth P. MacLeod
Quick Quiz on Tre and Pearls Then and Now
A fragmented quiz asks who first called Tre the Isle and who termed cultured pearls baroque. It notes Dr William Drennan as Sepees Erin and mentions the oldest Catholic institution in the United States, The Collegiate School in New York City, with references from Newspaper Enterprise Ansa.
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Tre
Isle
William Drennan
Sepees
Erin
Island
York City
Miss Williams Weds Biddeford Man in St Andre’s Ceremony
Claudia A Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Williams married Mare E Cantara Jr son of Mr and Mrs Mare E Cantara Sr at St Andre’s Church Biddeford. The couple will reside at 30 George St Biddeford after April 21.
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St. Andre's Church
Biddeford
Claudia A. Williams
Kefnneth Williams
Guinea Road
Mare E. Cantara Jr
Mare E. Cantara Sr
Pool St
Maurice Morin
Laura Proulx
Frances M. Burke
Dover
N. H
Linda Provencal
Dior
Marc Cantara Sr
Russell Lavoie
Raymond Belanger
Elks Lodge
Portland Road
Saco
Constance Beaudoin
George St
Cantara
Biddeford High School
Notre Dame Hospital
St. Louis
St. Francis College
U. S. Navy
Mininni Achieves 4.0 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Robert Mark Mininni 25 Dartmouth St Biddeford Maine is among 68 students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to post a 4.0 cumulative average for the fall semester. Mininni, a junior, majors in chemistry.
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Troy
N.Y
Robert Mark Mininni
Dartmouth St
Biddeford
Maine
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Mininni
Rensselaer
Fashion Show Set at Old Orchard Beach High
A fashion show sponsored by the senior class will be held Sunday at 7 30 p m in the Old Orchard Beach High School gymnasium. Fashions come from Marcy s in Saco Valley Shopping Center and refreshments will be served.
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Salvation Army Hall
Union Ave
Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach High School
Marcy's
Saco Valley
Stock Market Ends Slightly Lower on Tuesday
New York trading closed with a narrow margin of declines over advances. Leaders included Canadian Breweries at 11M, Brunswick down 21, Litton Industries up 50, Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line up 34, Gulf Oil down 48. The Associated Press average of 60 stocks fell 0.2 to 334.6 as mixed results rolled in.
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New York
Brunswick
Litton Industries
Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line
Gulf On
Associated Press
Asamera
Genisco
Allen Electric Cinerama
Commonwealth United
Fire Victims Desperate For Clothing Appeal Issued
The Saco chapter of the American Red Cross urges clothing donations for victims of two fires that damaged a Biddeford hotel and an apartment house. Disaster Chairman Bryce Milne asks for men's, women's, and children's clothing in all sizes. Donations can be brought to the Welfare office at City Hall. for more information call 3081.
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Saco
American Red Cross
Biddeford
Bryce Milne
City
Red Cross Ares
Milne
Lyman Woman Earns Alpha Lambda Delta Honor
Lyman Maine native Margret A. Deans of Lyman has been admitted to Alpha Lambda Delta Honorary Society at the University of Vermont. The national society honors outstanding freshman year scholarship and was recognized at Honor Day ceremonies marking Ira Allen's birthday and student achievements. Miss Deans is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William D Deans of Alfred Maine.
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Burlington
Mararet A. Deans
Lyman
Maine
Alpha Lambda Delta
University of Vermont
Ira Allen
Miss Deans
William D. Deans
Alfred
Nixon cautions on North Korea after Pueblo incident
President Nixon seeks restraint after North Korea seized the Pueblo, a U.S. Navy EC121 electronic surveillance plane, near its coast. U.S. officials consider protests and talks at Panmunjom, while Washington weighs future reconnaissance guard planes and potential military responses. Senate and House members urge policy review, with one Democrat hinting at nuclear options amid rising tensions between the United States and North Korea.
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United States
Nixon
National Security Council
Panmunjom
North Korea
Soviet Union
U.S
Moscow
Kremlin
Spiro T. Agnew
Manchester
N.H
Lyndon B. Johnson
Pueblo
Congress
Carolina
M L. Rivers
House Armed Services Committee
Rivers
J.W. Fulbright
D.ark
Senate Foreign Actions Committee
Ornithologist Will Open 1969 Saco Series
Dr Olin S Pettingill Jr of Cornell was named the first speaker for the 1969 70 Saco Sweetser Lecture Concert Series at Cobb Baptist Parish House Saco The lecture series will feature wildlife photographer filmmaker and author and a tentative Oct 8 film lecture will be at Thorn ton Academy Innell Gymnasium The series is funded by the Sweetser Provident Fund and benefits the Saco Provident Association through ticket sales and charity work
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Olin S. Pettingill Jr
Cornell University
Saco
Walt Disney Productions
New Zealand
Innell Gymnasium
Thornton Academy
Lester Black
Sweetser-Provident Association
Ernest Woodworth
Harriet Fogg
Philip Tra
Mary Dawson
Irginia Moore
Harold Stevens
Robert Fenderson
Lowce Innes
William Farring
City of
Saco Vident Association
Biddeford Boy Injured In Bike Mishap
Irene McGinict, 40, of Dover New Hampshire drove past eight year old Andrew Tartre as he rode his bike in Biddeford yesterday. Tartre fell after losing balance and struck the rear of the car. He was taken to Webber hospital for X rays and released. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Henry Tartre. Sgt Albert Elwell investigated.
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Irene McGinict
Dover
N. H
Andrew Tartre
Biddeford
New Hampshire
Tartre
Webber Hospital
Xray
Henry Tartre
Albert Elwell
Thornton Academy Class Of 59 Plans 10th Reunion
Members of Thornton Academy’s 1959 graduating class met at Robert Couture’s Lincoln Street home in Saco to arrange a 10th reunion. A banquet is planned for Saturday at Carolyn’s Camp Those attending session included William and several Mrs. attendees.
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Thornton Academy
Robert Couture
Lincoln Street
Saco
Carolyn's
William
Cynthia Lemay
Armand May
Michael Searles
James Black
Harry Desjardins
Former Biddeford Woman At Conclave
Mrs. Madeleine Davenport of Mass Avenue Northwest Washington acts as delegate at the Religious Public Relations Council Inc. 40th Anniversary Convention in Washington. The event gathers national state and local groups for a three day meeting at the Shoreham hotel. Davenport is noted as a former Biddeford resident.
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Washington, DC
Washington, D.C
Religious Public Relations Council Inc
RPRC
Shoreham Hotel
Madeleine Davenport
Mass. Ave. N.W
Biddeford
Maine
Saco Council Unaware of Zoning Change for Beer Warehouse
Saco council members debated a zoning change converting North Street area from R-3 to B-1 to permit National Distributors to build a York County beer warehouse. The move, approved 4-2, requires zoning board variance and possible court review if challenged. North Street residents oppose citing potential impact on property values.
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Saco
North Street
Roebuck Avenue
Boston and Maine Railroad
the Journal
Zoning Appeals Board
National Distributors
York County
Zoning Board
Council
Planning Board
Roland
Armand Jeybee
Mgter
National
Superior Court
Tay
Workshop Is Scheduled By Church Circles
Circle C of the Women's Fellowship of United Church of Christ in Biddeford plans an all day workshop for May 29 at the church with Circle C hosting the other four circles. Devotions were led by Miss Edythe Marston. The next meeting is set for May 20 at the church. Guests included Mrs. Blanche Atwood and Mrs. Annie Phillips.
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Circle C
Women's Fellowship of
United Church of Christ (Congregational
Biddeford
Mark Horne
Ocean Park Road
Saco
Edythe Marston
Blanche Atwood
Miss Marston
Annie Phillips
Saco Voters to Choose Ward 5 Alderman
Voters in Ward 5 of Saco head to Sweetser School tomorrow to pick a replacement for resigning Democrat Edmond Rube. Candidates are Republican Donald A. St. Onge of 8 Henry St and Democrat John G. Janson of 16 Spring St. Polls open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Absentee ballots available at City Clerk’s office.
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Saco
Edmond Rube
Republisan
Donald A. St. Onge
Henry St
John G. Janson
Spring St
Sweetser School
Joan Lamontagne
Open plan living and dining room with decorative posts
Old house features two decorative posts between living and dining rooms leaving a wide open space. Suggestions include using one wall with built in shelves or two walls with built in displays to preserve openness. Consider future passageways or door openings between rooms.
First official U S weather forecast issued in 1870
The first official U S government weather forecast was issued on November 9 1870 from Chicago under Army supervision. The forecast notes trade winds blowing from the southeast and the northeast.
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U.S
Chicago
Weeders Guide to the marigold as national flower inquiry
David Burpee, in his Philadelphia towers and Fordhook Farm breeding program, campaigns to make the marigold the national flower. He claims it adapts to all climates, symbolizes friendship, and has eliminated odors through hybridization. Burpee cites battles with rival flowers and notes Nugget Marigold as a sterile, marketable variant.
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David Burpee
Philadelphia
Washington
Burpee
W. Champion
Senate Can
Everett M. N
Tibet
Fordhook Farm
Iowa
Florida
California
America
Onv
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Mrs. Rose Giroux
Mrs
Grace Murphy
Saco Police
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. P Conroy
Rome
Mafrit
Nixson
Carl D. Per D
Ferndale, Mich
Federal Office of Education
Los Angeles
Sirhan Bishara
Sirhan
Sen
Robert Kennedy
Biddeford Foss Street
South Biddeford Methodist Church
T He Foss Street
Crusader
School Street Methodist Church
Newspaper Enterprise Ansa
Miss Williams
Robert Mininni
Bedford
Nantucket
Providence
Connecticut
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Cone
Lebanon
Portsmouth
Mt. Washington
Vermont
Montpelier Export
Caribou
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St.p
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Ptind
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Suar
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Richmond
Lyman Woman
Pentagon
Peblo
Sea of Japan
Ruth Ellis
Melbourne
Susan Constant
Godspeed
Discovery
Jamestown
Weeders Guide
Saigon
Rothe
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