Deaths of Raymond B. Williams of Westfield N J
Death notice for Raymond B. Williams of Westfield New Jersey who died April 9 at Rahway Hospital. Born in Portland he lived in Westfield 46 years. He worked at International Banking Corp later First National City Bank Far Eastern division until 1948. Survived by widow Clarissa, son Joseph, daughter Martha, sister Marcia Fowler and one grandchild. Interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Westfield
International Banking Corp
First National City Bank of New York
Bowein College
Brunswick
Williams
Children’s Specialized Hospital
Mountainside
N.J
Clarissa Williams
Joseph
Saco
Martha Williams
Marcia Fowler
Chevy Chase, Md
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Mrs Helen McRae of Goose Rocks Beach dies at 77
Mrs Helen fielen B McRae 77 of Goose Rocks Beach died in a Portland hospital. Born April 25 1889 in England she was daughter of Edward and Winifred Brewer. Surviving widower Frank S E McRae daughter Mrs John Bove England brother Leslie Brewer four grandchildren funeral at Village Baptist Church with Rev Robert Wangel interment Forest City Cemetery Portland calling at Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk 7 to 9 tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunkport
Fielen B. McRae
Goose Rocks Beach
Portland
England
Edward
Winifred Nash Brewer
John Bove
Littleton
N. H
Leslie Brewer
Village Baptist Church
Robert Wangel
Forest City Cemetery
Bibber
Mrs Bernadette Poire Dies in Biddeford at 46
Mrs Bernadette Poire 46 of 519 Elm St Biddeford died suddenly this morning at Biddeford Hospital She was born in Stoke Center Que April 17 1921 daughter of Hormidas and Marion Bastarache She moved to Biddeford as a baby and graduated from St Andre's School A Democrat of St Joseph's Church she worked 21 years in Pepperell Mfg Co personnel office She held leadership roles in several auxiliaries including American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars She is survived by her husband Robert O Poire daughter Marguerite Poire parents and two brothers Funeral from St Joseph's Church Thursday at 830 With calling at Bolduc Funeral Home today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m.
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Bernadette Poire
Elm St
Biddeford
Biddeford Hospital
Stoke Center
Que
Hormidas
Marion Cote Bastarache
Canada
St. Andre's School
St. Joseph's Church
Pepperell M
Gerard Bastarache
Pennacook
N.H
Joseph Bastarache
Bolduc
Alfred St
Funeral Directors and Funeral Homes in Saco Maine
Directory style notice lists funeral directors and homes in Saco Maine including Dennett and Craig 365 Main Street phone 282-0562 Shumway Funeral Service 33 Spring Street 284-5611 Philip H Gross Sr director Emond's Funeral Home 28 5511 Frank X Emond J P Conroy referenced as associated personnel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennett & Craig
Main Street
Saco
Maine
Dial
Shumway Funeral Service
Spring Street
Philip H. Gross Sr
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. P. Conroy
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
The family of the late Russell H. Staples and Louis T. Pelchat and family thank friends neighbors and relatives for kindness during bereavement. Gratitude goes to Dr Oney T Smith York Village Hospital Notre Dame Hospital staff priests nuns and neighbors for support and sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oney T. Smith
York Village Hospital
Russell H. Staples
Notre Dame Hospital
Louis T. Pelchat
Sister Marie Eucharistie dies after long illness in Montreal
Rev. Sister Marie Eucharistie 72 of the Presentation of Mary died in a Montreal hospital after a long illness. Born January 29, 1895 in Biddeford Maine, she entered the St Hyacinthe convent in 1916. She would have marked 50 years of religious life in August. Survived by two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Burial in Montreal tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Marie Eucharistie
Almas Vaillancourt
Biddeford
Maine
Pierre
Elizabeth Lefebvre Vaillancourt
St. Andre’s School
St. Hyacinthe
York
Mfg. Co
Saco
Funeral for Mrs Adelaide G Mitchell in Saco
Funeral services for Mrs Adelaide G Mitchell of Wilton, formerly of Saco, were held at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco. Rev Paul K Weimer officiated and burial followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Mitchell
Adelaide G. Mitchell
Wilton
Saco
Dennett and Craig
Main St
Paul K. Weimer
First Parish Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Laurel Hill
Weather Calls Halt To Trip To Rowe Plant
The Public Utilities Committee's planned trip to the Yankee Atomic Power Co. plant at Rowe Massachusetts was canceled due to bad weather. The 10 lawmakers will reschedule the visit, funded by Central Maine Power Bangor Hydro Electric and Maine Public Service, which oppose the state power plan. CMP lobbyist Robert A. Marden said sponsors Floyd L. Harding and Albert W. Hoffies may accompany them. officials described it as a dutch treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Public Utilities Committee
Rowe
Mass
Yankee Atomic Power Co
Central Maine Power Co
Bangor Hydro-Electric Co
Maine Public Service Co
Robert A. Marden
CMP
Floyd L. Harding
Dpresque Isle
Albert W. Hoffies
R-Camden
New England
Nixon says Vietnam war will not spread to Southeast Asia
In Singapore Former Vice President Richard M Nixon declared there is no chance the Vietnam conflict will spread to Thailand Malaysia or Singapore as resistance to the Communists grows He warned the war could escalate only if China could engage the United States in a major conflict while noting the guerrilla war may continue indefinitely if confined to guerrilla activity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Richard M. Nixon
Thailand
Malaysia
Nixon
Red China
United States
Beach Council Approves New Wage Scale and Budget
OLD ORCHARD BEACH The Town Council approved a new town wage scale raising department heads to 125 per week assistants to 110 and others by 10 percent. The town manager salary rose to 8000 and the budget total reached 1 024 316 19 with 949 535 19 to be raised by taxation after surplus receipts and county tax. A bid of 1000 from Roberts Office Supply funded police department furnishings and the manager's office. Licenses for local summer businesses were reviewed with some granted and others held until past due taxes are paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Roberts Office
Depestragat
Ofice
Weather Outlook for Portland Turns Cold and Snow Flurries Likely
Frigid Portland forecast with precipitation tapering to snow flurries tonight. Low 30s, northeast winds 15 to 25 mph shifting to northerly. Wednesday will be partly cloudy and cold with windy conditions and a chance of snow flurries. Northerly winds 10 to 25 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Local Personal Notices From Biddeford and Nearby Areas
Armand Lasante of 339 Main St Biddeford is a patient at Webber Hospital. Philip Sayer of 23 East Grand Ave Old Orchard Beach and Mrs Alcid Boldue of 11 Olympia Ave Old Orchard Beach are surgical patients at Webber Hospital. Airman Apprentice Allen F Rumery USN, son of Mr and Mrs Gordon H Sears of 23 Ferry Road Saco, serves with Training Squadron Seven VT 7 at Naval Auxiliary Air Station Meridian Mississippi. Mrs Natalie LeMire of 99 Hill St Biddeford has returned home after two weeks in New York City visiting her brother Rev Emile Brochu Dr and Mrs Henry Ludemann Katonah NY and Gustav Wunda Fort Lee NJ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcid Boldue
Olympia Ave
Old Orchard Beach
Webber Hospital
Biddeford
Allen F. Rumery
USN
Gordon H. Sears
Ferry Road
Saco
Naval Auxiliary Air Station
Meridian
Miss
Natalie LeMire
Hill St
New York City
Emile Brochu
Henry Ludemann
Katonah
N. Y
Gustav Wunda
Ft. Lee
N.J
Biddeford and Saco Fraternal Meetings Tonight
Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars meets at 7 30 tonight in City Building hall to elect officers and discuss a Saturday bike program. Blue Feather Council Pocahontas meets Thursday at 7 pm at Le Foyer Club Biddeford. Mrs Priscilla Stevens Maine state great chief visits. refreshments served. William Farrington Saco Neighborhood Youth Corps to speak at 7 30 pm GAR Hall Saco Democratic Social Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Blue Feather Council
Degree of Pocahontas
le Foyer Club
Pool and
Foss Streets
Priscilla Stevens
State of
Maine
William Farrington
Saco
Saco Democratic Social Club
Gar Hall
Cutts Avenue
April Tides and Rise and Set Times
Tidal times listed for April show high tides across morning and evening slots from 4:44 AM to 9:20 PM and lows around 11:14 AM to 12:18 PM with related water level indicators. The sequence indicates regular semidiurnal tides with alternating highs and lows throughout the day.
Local Tilts Called Off as Weather Wrecks Opening Week
Local high school baseball games are postponed due to wet fields and mud. St Louis Alumni Field near collapse at second base ends plans for St Louis versus Biddeford this week. Eagle grounds also unplayable with hope for Thursday makeup or Waterhouse field as alternative. Biddeford coach Randy Walker cites need for two dry days. Thornton South Portland game in Saco is canceled with two drying days required before play. Telegram League rules push postponed games to first available date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Richard Hebert
Eagle
Jim McGrath
McGrath
Waterhouse Field
Biddeford Tiger
Randy Walker
Walker
Phil Curtis
Thornton
Thornton - South Portland
Saco
Local Church Activities Brief for Wednesday
A list of midweek services and meetings across area churches. Girl Guards meet 6 30 p m at Salvation Army hall Old Orchard Beach. Lyman Baptist Goodwins Mills holds service 7 p m with 8 p m choir. Biddeford United Baptist prayer 7 30 p m. Faith Tabernacle Bible study 7 30 p m. Goodwins Mills Youth Choir rehearsal 6 30 p m. Christ Church Kennebunk and Adventist Kennebunk Lower Village host 7 p m services. Ogunquit Baptist 7 30 p m Bible study. Wells Full Gospel 7 30 p m. Village Baptist Kennebunkport vestry 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army Hall
Union Ave
Old Orchard Beach
Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Faith Tabernaclle
Pentecostal Church
Atlantic Avenue
Third Street
Goodwins Mills Methodist Church
Lyman
Advent Christian Church
Route 35
Kennebunk Lower Village
Ogunquit Baptist Church
Shore Road
Full Gospel
Wells
Kennebunkport
Three Beach Youths Given Prison Terms
Three Old Orchard Beach youths were sentenced to Maine State Prison in Thomaston after pleading guilty to arson tied to the Sept 13 1966 fire that destroyed Federal School. John J. Hayes 18 gets 8 to 20 years Larry M Savoy 20 receives 5 to 20 years and David M Marcotte 17 faces 2 to 20 years. A fourth youth Rene L Cote awaits May sentencing and is free on bail. Hayes also faces a prior 1 to 2 year term for a nighttime break in South Portland.
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Alfred
Old Orchard Beach
Maine
Thomaston
Superior Court
Lincoln Spencer
John J. Hayes
Portland Ave
Larry M.seavoy
David M. Marcotte
Route 9
South Portland
Savoy
Marcotte
Trash Ordinance Enforcement To Begin In Biddeford
Biddeford City Clerk Norman Racine announced that starting next Monday the street department will not collect trash unless it is in a receptacle. Wind and dogs have spread waste placed on sidewalks. The ordinance requires waste to be placed in cans or barrels and only on collection day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Norman
Racine
Ioffice
Thunderbirds Visit Portland Airport Patrol Event
The Thunderbird Patrol of Saco visited Portland Municipal Airport for plane inspection weather bureau and tower activities. At the Ouellette home on Wakefield Avenue Saco Scoutmaster Albert Ouellette led a business session as Cyde Clyatt opened it and David Dawn collected dues as textile merit badges were handed out to patrol members. Michael Clyatt Robert and Richard Ouellette attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thunderbird
Saco
Portland
Weather Bureau
Ouellette
Wakefield Avenue
Albert Ouellette
Cyde Clyatt
David Dawn
Michael Clyatt
Robert
Richard Ouellette
Grease Ignites at Biddeford Kitchen Alarm
Firefighters responded to 21 Lessard Ave after a stovetop grease flare up caused an oven fire. Alice Thibo deau reported the incident as authorities arrived and extinguished the blaze using standard equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Lessard Ave
Alice Thibodeau
Papal Encyclical On Birth Control Clarified
The article explains that Pope Paul VI’s encyclical on birth control was not meant to signal a policy change. It notes the pope reserves final decision and that the world synod of bishops will not discuss liberalization of birth control at its September meeting. Bishop Ladislao Rubin lists five topics for the synod with no contraceptive focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
l’‘Osservatore
World Synod of Bishops
Ladislao Rubin
Saco City Council Approves Pool Law and Elm Disease Rules
Saco moves to enforce a swimming pool fence rule and initiates an elm disease ordinance. Council votes to raise street department funds for more state aid, approves a truck bid, and authorizes a 100 grant for Shrine Circus transport. Also adds VFW into Memorial Day planning and lets bids on MC3 tar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
White Motors
Abeler
Portland Gas Light Co
North Street
Boston and Maine Railroad
Maremont Corp
Portland
Donald C. Doyle
Elliot M. Fink
Industrial Development Commission
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans Council
Curtis Names Oceanographic Task Force
Gov Curtis appointed eight members to a Governor s Task Force on Oceanography to advance Maine oceanographic development. Named were Robert G Doyle Robert Dow William E Haggett Dr Louis Taxiarchis Neil Rolde Walter E Corey III Arthur Smith and Kenneth Ping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Curtis
Robert G. Doyle
Robert Dow
Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries
William E. Haggett
Bath Iron Works
Louis Taxiarchis
Mercy Hospital
Portland
Neil Rolde
York Harbor
Walter E. Corey III
Maine
Over 60 Youths Enroll in Biddeford Sub-Primary Registration
Bruce L. Smith reports that more than 60 youngsters have enrolled for next year's Biddeford Public School sub primary classes. Registration runs today through Friday at Kennedy School 9 am to 12 and 1 to 4 pm. Birth certificates and immunization records are required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce L. Smith
Biddeford
Kennedy School
West Street
Emery School
Wentworth Street School
Dishes Presented To Rebekah Lodge
The dish committee reported the purchase of dishes and their presentation to the lodge during a meeting last night of the Past Noble Grands Association of Saco Rebekah Lodge. The event was held at Mrs. Helen Bowie’s home on Portland Road in Saco with Mrs. Mary McVicar as assistant hostess. Devotions were led by Mrs. Linnette Martin and Miss Herberta Harriman provided entertainment and won the mystery prize. Present were Mrs. Louise Sanborn Mrs. Lucy Durgin Mrs. Mertie Meserve Mrs. Georgianna Harriman Mrs. Nancy Rumery Mrs. Parnell Burrill Mrs. Aldie Palmer Mrs. Phyllis Vining Mrs. Jessie Whittemore Miss Adelpha McKean and Miss Madeline Brackett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grands Association
Saco Rebekah Lodge
Helen Bowie
Portland Road
Saco
Mary McVicar
Linnette Martin
Herberta Harriman
Louise Sanborn
Lucy Durgin
Mertie Meserve
Georgianna Harriman
Nancy Rumery
Parnell Burrill
Aldie Palmer
Phyllis Vining
Jessie Whittemore
Adelpha McKeen
Madeline Brackett
Windows broken in Saco Armory on Franklin Street
Saco police investigate damage at the Saco Armory listing twelve broken windows found yesterday. The federal ownership of the building is noted as common in such cases. The Vatican reports hint at private papal consultations with synod bishops during Rome meetings on council topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Saco Armory
Franklin Street
Vatican
Synod
Rome
Council
SEATO Ministers See Optimism on Viet Nam War Trend
Washington AP reports SEATO eight-nation ministers optimistic about the military trend in Vietnam but doubtful of an early cease-fire. Gen Vargas urged heavier bombing while Mansfield supported Ky’s defensive line plan as a stronger bulwark against North Vietnamese infiltration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
Seato Council of Ministers
South Vietnam
SEATO
Tran van Do
Jesus Vargas
Philippines
North Vietnam
United States
Thailand
Australia
New Zealand
Britain
Pakistan
France
Concarve
U.S
Vietnam
Vargas
Senate
Democratic
Mike Mansfield
Mansfield
Nguyen Cao Ky
New York
San Francisco
Robert C. Byrd
D-W.va
Dan Kuykendall
R-Tenn
Martin Luther King
Benjamin Spock
Stokely Carmichael
Saco City Hall Closes For Holiday
City Clerk Joan Lamontagne announced Saco City Hall will close on Wednesday for a holiday. She added the clerk's office is offering nonresident hunting and fishing licenses for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Joan Lamontagne
Coa
Deadline On Taxes Set In Biddeford
City reads second notice to owners of personal property taxes in Biddeford. City Clerk Norman O. Racine warns legal action for collection will occur if payment is not made by May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Norman O. Racine
Portland Picks City Manager
Bernal B. Allen named new city manager for Portland after serving in South Portland. He succeeds Graham W. Watt who left to become City Manager of Dayton Ohio. Allen begins May 15 with a $22 500 annual salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Portland
Portland
Bernal B. Allen
Allen
Graham W. Watt
Dayton
Ohio
Key West Service Members Clash in Street Feud
In Key West Florida hundreds of servicemen and civilian youths fought in the streets Monday night. Marines with fixed bayonets cleared the area after police called in shore patrols. Ten servicemen faced arrest for disorderly conduct and weapon carries amid a feud over a girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fla
Navy
Armando Perez
Key West Naval Base
County Barracks Honors State President at Biddeford Reception
York County Barracks World War One Auxiliary honored Department President Mrs. Florence Gagne at St. John's Hall Biddeford with a reception. Auxiliary President Mrs. Blanche Small chaired the affair. Mr. Arthur Lambert conveyed greetings. Dozens of family and friends from Biddeford Lewiston Waterville Sanford Portland Augusta Rockland South Berwick Cam den Wilton Laconia Brewster Mass attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Florence Gagne
St. John’s Hall
Main
Elm Streets
Biddeford
Blanche Small
Arthur J. Lambert
Alfred Bourassa
Romeo Forest
Dennis Forest
Charles Gagne
Catherine Gagne
Roger Forest
Roger T. Forest
Lucien Bourassa
Bernadette Boisvert
Doris Boisvert
Marie Morin
Pat Legere
Eugene Bourassa
Richard Bourassa
Paul Roberge
Martha Neault
Alice Simard
Clara Blouin
Marie A. Dorais
Delvina Mathurin
Marie Caton
Florence Hooper
Mae Allen
Agnes Simard
Hazel Small
June Tarbox
Lucienne Roy
Dora Soucy
Angie Cote
Delcia Frechette
Lewiston
Nellie M
James
Florence Roberge
Herve Bolduc
Alfred Bolduc
Gabriel Gagne
Lester Jeunes
Waterville
John Matherin
Sanford
Berton J. Perkins
Theodore Turmelle
Raymond Wilson
Lena Bradlow
Elmer Warren
Henry Jacobs
Albert Boutin
Portland
Edward Gerry
George W. B. Brown
Mary Feury
Ingrid Erickson
Gladys Maxfield
Frank R. Whitten
Sally Arseneault
Hazel R. Patridge
Augusta
Arthur Dinsmore
John B. Tshalmer
Eddie Grondin
Floyd Chase
Rockland
Leslie Dyer
Frank McDonnell
Pauline MacWilliams
Abie Palmer
South Berwick
Harvey Leonard
Lucy Murphy
Mary E. Fornette
Sarah Bates
Gertrude Staples
Camden
Warren Merchant
Wilton
Moselle Melcher
Mabel E Wood
Laconia
N.H
Antoinette Michard
Brewster
Mass
Lee Doyle
Diana Moulin
Delia Frechette
Biddeford Installs Surplus Blinker
The blinking light at the Bacon and Hill Streets intersection in Biddeford was installed last weekend. City Clerk Norman O. Racine says the surplus light came from the State Highway Commission and saved the city about $800, with installation handled by a local contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacon and
Hill Streets
Biddeford
State Highway Commission
Norman O. Racine
Racine
Your Journal Classified Ad Reaches Readers Daily
Classified notice explains the journal’s reach surpasses 30 000 readers per day and highlights advertising options for local businesses and events. It emphasizes broad exposure, affordable rates, and quick placement across editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Your Journal
Jewish Religion Program Slated At St. Francis
A program on the Jewish religion titled Jewish Religion Today will be held in the St. Francis College cafeteria Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Rev Paul Lachance moderator of the National Federation of Catholic College Students notes that Rabbi David Berent of Beth Jacob Synagogue Lewiston will speak on Contemporary Judaism with Protestant and Catholic responses to follow. The event is open to the public free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis College
Paul Lachance
C.F.M
National Federation of Catholic College Students
David Berent
Beth Jacob
Lewiston
Berent
Vatican
Fred Holmburg
Christ Church
Kennebunkport
Clement Thibodeau
Notre Dame Institute
Alfred
N.F.C.C.S
Biddeford Youth Reverses Army Enlistment Plan
A Biddeford resident Charles Labonte of 42 Gove Street was reported to be in basic training at Fort Jackson but later information showed the recruit had decided not to enlist as originally planned. The U S Army recruiting station in Portland had issued the initial report last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
U.S. Army
Portland
Charles Labonte
Gove St
Fort Jackson
S.C
Labonte
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Raymond Williams
Raymond B. Williams
Westfield, N.J
Rahway Hospital
N. J
Helen McRae
Mrs
Memoriam
Elaine M. Whitten
M. Eucharistie
Beach
Buter
Furning
Armand Lasante
Philip Sayer
I Grand Ave
Congregational Methodist
Dane Street
Kennebunk
Christian Science Society
Winter Street
Thunderbirds
Pope Paul
LBJ
Providence
R.I
Johnson
Providence Journal
Tony
Bradley International Airport
Windsor Locks
Hoff
Boston
Saco Fire and Police Commission
Commission
Peter W. Danton
Danton
Curtis Names Oceanographic Task Force
Rebekah
Saco City Hall
St. Francis
Youland
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