Beatrice Amsden Dies At 56 In Old Orchard Beach
Beatrice Beulah Amsden 56 of 26 15th St Old Orchard Beach died in Biddeford hospital after a lengthy illness Born March 21 1911 in Caribou she was educated there and lived in Old Orchard Beach 25 years She worked as a practical nurse at Elms Nursing Home She is survived by her mother George Tapley widower Elmer V Son Darrell E and daughter Beverly J Hall Allen all of Old Orchard Beach one brother Glenwood Tapley Presque Isle and five grandchildren Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 PM at Washington Avenue Methodist Church Burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Friends may call at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home tomorrow 2-4 and 7-9 PM
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Old Orchard Beach
Beatrice Beulah Amsden
15Th St
Biddeford
Caribou
George
Minnie Deak Tapley
Elms Nursing Home
Amsden
Washington Avenue
Elmer V
Darrell E
Beverly J. Hall Allen
Glenwood Tapley
Presque Isle
Norman Cath
Washington Avenue Methodist Church
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Saco
Portland Ave
Retired New Haven Rail Engineer Dies at 82
Frederick W. Walley of Me serve Lane Kennebunkport died yesterday in a Biddeford nursing home. He was born March 31 1885 in Dedham Massachusetts the son of Howell M and Mary A Kinsey Walley. He served 58 years on the New Haven Railroad and was a 50 year member of the railroad and a Knights of Columbus rosendale chapter. He leaves two sons Robert P of Rosindale and H David Walley of this town. Requiem Mass will be held Saturday at 9 AM from Holy Name Church West Roxbury with interment in Brookdale Cemetery. Friends may call Higgins Funeral Home Roslindale tonight and tomorrow. Funeral arrangements by Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk.
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Kennebunkport
Frederick W. Walley
Meserve Lane
Biddeford
Dedham
Mass
Howell M
Mary A. Kinsey Walley
New Haven
Rilroad
Knights of Columbus
Rosindale
Robert P
H. David Walley
Holy Name Church
West Roxbury
Brookdale Cemetery
Higgins Funeral Home
Washington Street
Bibber Memorial Chapel
Summer St
Kennebunk
Gardiner Man George Otis Smith 72 Dies at Togus
George Otis Smith 72 of 63 Central St. Gardiner died yesterday at Togus Veterans Hospital. He was born August 17 1892 in Biddeford son of James O and Camar Deabord Smith. A World War I veteran he belonged to Smith Wiley Post American Legion. He worked as a clerk to the assessor and welfare director for Gardiner before retirement. Survived by widow Florence Willie Smith son George O Smith Jr three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 PM from Amesbury White Funeral Home 39 Washington Ave. Friends may call at the home today afternoon and evening.
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Gardiner
George Otis Smith
Central St
Veterans Administration Hospital
Togus
Biddeford
James O
Camar Deabord Smith
Ile
Smith-Wiley Post
American Legion
City of
Florence Willie Smith
George O. Smith Jr
Amesbury-White Funeral Home
Washington Ave
Lake Fe Hart Council plans prayers for two Biddeford residents
Members of Lake Fe Hart Council Knights of Columbus will gather tomorrow at 7 PM at Bolduc's Funeral Home 91 Alfred Street to pray for Alphonsine Thibeault and at 7 30 PM at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street to pray for Florida Parenteau both in Biddeford Maine.
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Lake FE
Hart Council
Knights of Columbus
Bolduc
Alfred St
Biddeford
Alphonsine Thibeault
Emond Funeral Home
Hill St
Florida Parenteau
Parish life in Saco echoes with lasting pride around harbor parish
Father Boland reflects on years of work at the Saco parish. A new sanctuary 25 feet deep and two basement rooms for children’s instruction are noted. The white church and vestry sit back from the street on well kept lawns. An altar and organ were added after Rev. Francis McPartland, the second pastor, succeeded Rev. Timothy Mahoney, the first pastor of the 1916 formed parish. A convent on High Street now houses the Sisters of Atonement.
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Saco
Father Boland
Francis McPartland
Timothy Mahoney
High Street
Sisters of Atonement
America
Maine
College graduate faces average lifetime earnings of 444000
The Institute of Life Insurance reports a new college graduate starting work today can expect to earn about 444000 over a career. This figure reflects long term wage projections and standard retirement assumptions impacting lifetime income.
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The
Institute of Life Insurance Reports
Funeral home listings for Saco area directors
Funeral Directors Emond s Funeral Home at 284 5511 with Frank X. Emond and J. P. Conroy. Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco dial 284 5611 Philip H. Gross Sr Director. Dennett and Craig 268 Main Street Saco Maine Dial 282 0562.
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Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. P. Conroy
Shumway Funeral Service
Spring Street
Saco
Philip H. Gross Sr
Dennett & Craig
Main Street
Maine
Dial
Spring St
Funeral Services for Amedee Chantigny Held at St. Andre’s
Funeral services for Amedee Chantigny of 158 Hill Street Biddeford were held at 9 A.M. from St. Andre’s Church. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Charles Rivard with Deacon Rev. Bernand Nicknair and Subdeacon Rev. Germain Bureau. Bears, nephews of the deceased, included Roland Gerton Gerard Chantigny and others. Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Calvary section with committal prayers by Father Nicknair.
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Amedee Chantigny
Hill St
Biddeford
St. Andre’s Church
Charles Rivard
Bernand Nicknair
Germain Bureau
Charles Proulx
Laura Proulx
Funeral Rites For Miss Florida Duquette At St Joseph s
Funeral services for Miss Florida Duquette were conducted at 8 30 this morning at St Joseph s Church. Rev Elie Hevey led the high mass with Rev Sylvio Levesane and Rev Paul Plante assisting. Diana Rouselle was the organist and church choir members sang. Bearers were George Trottier Alex Vineau Albert Pembriant and John Renouf. Burial followed in the family lot at St Joseph s Cemetery with committal prayers by Father Plante.
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Florida Duquette
St. Joseph's Church
Elie Hevey
Sylvio Levesane
Paul Plante
Diana Rouselle
George Trottier
Alex Vineau
Albert Pembriant
John Renouf
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Father Plante
Civil Rights Marchers Mark Time Amid Violence in Louisiana
In New Orleans the 106 mile march from Bogalusa paused after a Wednesday attack by about 75 whites near Satsuma. State police used carbine butts and billy clubs as about 200 troopers protected marchers, while H. Rap Brown arrived in Baton Rouge to speak at Sunday's rally. Eight whites were arrested. four injured, and one trooper treated for a head wound as the march planned a replanning and a Friday resumption at Walker.
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New Orleans
A.Z. Young
Walker
H. Rap Brown
John J McKeithen
Baton Rouge
Bogalusa
Denham Springs
Bogausa
McKeithen
Rap Brown
Brown
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Biddeford Fire Drum Corps Adds Members as Bugle Search Continues
Members of the Biddeford Fire Department Drum and Bugle Corps practiced outside the Washington Street station last night. After practice they voted in Ro Raymond Laroche and accepted Donald Fournier’s application while noting the ongoing search for bugles and other instruments.
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Biddeford
Blacksmith Shoeing Race Horses Commands High Earnings
Ross J. Wilhelm of the University of Michigan Business Administration notes a top-flight blacksmith who specializes in shoeing race horses can earn about $30,000 per car. The statement reflects high earnings in the niche.
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Ross J. Wilhelm
University of Michigan Graduate School of Business Administration
Mrs Irene F Orin Saco Patient at Portland Hospital
Mrs Irene F Orin aged 84 of 84 High Street Saco is listed as a surgical patient at the Portland Osteopathic Hospital in Portland.
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Irene F. .Orin
High St
Saco
Portland Osetopathic Hospital
Portland
Local Church Activities Schedule This Friday
The Full Gospel Assembly holds an evangelistic service Friday at 7 30 p m at the American Legion Hall 508 Elm St Biddeford The Pioneer Girls meet Friday at 630 p m at the Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills A Ladies Prayer meeting is Friday at 10 a m at the Lyman Baptist parsonage Goodwins Mills C D C classes for St Monica Kennebunk Grades 1 5 Saturday 930 a m Grades 6 8 Friday after school
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Full Gospel Assembly
American Legion Hall
Elm St
Biddeford
Pioneer Girls
Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Stainless Steel Car Display Tours US Streets
A stainless steel Lincoln Continental four door convertible on display in Biddeford at 23 Alfred Street in front of Beaupre Gas and Electric. Built by Ford in cooperation with Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp to showcase beauty, corrosion resistance, and strength for automotive use. Experts warn not to bet on longevity while noting these bodies may outlast people.
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Beaupre Gas and Electric
Alfred St
Biddeford
Ford Motor Co
Lincoln- Mercury
Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp
Pittsburgh
Allegheny Ludlum Stainless Steel
Lewiston Man Pronounced Dead After Beach Collapse
A Lewiston man identified as Gerard Turcotte, 36, of 175 Oak Street collapsed on Old Orchard Beach have died from an apparent heart attack. Firemen tried to resuscitate him at the scene yesterday afternoon but were unable to revive him.
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Old Orchard Beach
Lewiston
Gerard Turcotte
Oak St
Turcotte
Johnson backs Vietnam policy amid constitutional debate
President Johnson defended Vietnam actions as he ordered troops and expanded forces while lawmakers debated authority. Historian Bartlett challenged executive power without Congress approval and warned Tonkin-era resolutions could justify broad military steps. Johnson cited election aims and pledged support from Vietnamese military leaders.
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Vietnam
U.S
Gulf of Tonkin
Congress
Johnson
Ruhl J. Bartlett
Tufts University
Foreign Relations Committee
Bartlett
China
Senate
Ralph W. Yarborough
D-Tex
North Vietnam
Yarborough
Earle G. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Senate Preparedness Subcommittee
North
United States
Gen
Wheeler
South Vietnam
Beach Mishap In Old Orchard Cars Driven By McCallum
Police report a beach incident involving Richard G. McCallum, 23, at 126 Saco Ave Old Orchard. The preliminary details describe vehicle involvement and location as the scene.
Fair and Mild Portland Weather Forecast
Tonight fair and mild with fog developing late. Lows in the 60s. Light variable winds. Friday variable cloudiness and little temperature change. Highs in the 80s. South southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
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Portland
Pepperell Workers Vote On Insurance Plans
Voters at West Point Pepperell in Biddeford decide on a dependency insurance plan with three proposals. Balloting ends this evening at 5 PM at 159 Main Street, Biddeford, with results merged with Lewiston plant ballots.
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West Point
Pepperell
Biddeford
Union Hall
Main St
Lewiston
Alaska flood toll rises as officials seek federal aid
Police conduct house to house checks confirm three deaths, including a young child, with unclear cause. Governor Hickel and aide Tooley urge rapid reconstruction and possible special legislative session, while noting Alaska-67 exposition grounds submerged by flood waters delaying recovery efforts.
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Hickel
Tooley
Hicke
Boucher
Alaska
A-67
Saco Assessor To Appear On Radio Tonight
Saco Chief Tax Assessor A Raymond Gannon will discuss the city's property revaluation on WIDE at 7 15 PM. He will outline revaluation procedures used by Cole Laver Trumble teams and invite resident questions about the process.
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Saco
A. Raymond Gannon
WIDE
Gannon
Cole-Laver-Trumble
Collision at West Grand Avenue injures no one
Beach and Eric Levesque, 17, of Springvale collided on West Grand Avenue early this morning with extensive damage to both vehicles. No injuries were reported.
Bishops Ask U S Halt Bombing and Seek Peace Talks
Four Roman Catholic bishops urged the United States to stop bombing North Vietnam and set a time and place for peace negotiations including the Viet Cong. They endorsed the Negotiation Now! campaign and supported supervised free elections in South Vietnam along with a UN administered billion-dollar economic program. Archbishops Hallinan, Dougherty, Reed, and Bishop Shannon announced the stance with no White House comment.
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Associated Press
United States
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
U.S
United Nations
Paul J. Hallinan
Atlanta
Gathe
John J. Dougherty
Seton Hall University
South Orange
N.J
Victor J. Reed
Oklahoma City-Tulsa
Okla
James P. Shannon
St. Paul Minn
White House
Two Accidents Reported in Biddeford Cars collide on Route 1 injures none
Two separate incidents occurred in Biddeford yesterday. Norma E. Little and Sharon E. Brown were involved in a rear impact after a third vehicle failed to signal a left turn on Route 1. No injuries were reported. A separate one car mishap on Oak Ridge Road led to a motor vehicle violation charge for David Mailhot after a tire blowout caused loss of control.
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Biddeford
Norma E. Little
Log Cabin Road
Kennebunkport
Sharon E. Brown
Pine St
Kennebunk
Everett Bowden
Armand Ouellette
Oak Ridge
David Mailhot
225 Guinea Road
Kennedy seeks to restore Alliance for Progress funding
Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, backing the Johnson administration, moves to restore $72 million of the $172 million cut from the Alliance for Progress for fiscal 1967-68. He aims to meet a pledge tied to the program as debate on a $2.7 billion foreign aid bill continues amid Vietnam costs and domestic unrest.
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Washington
Robert F. Kennedy
Johnson
Alliance For Progress
John F. Kennedy
Latin America
New York Democrat
Foreign Relations Committee
Alliance
Kennedy
Senate
Miles to Attend Fiji Academy Seminar in Indiana
Roger W. Miles of Saco Maine will join 400 Phi Gamma Delta undergraduates at the Tenth Fiji Academy at Indiana University Bloomington from August 28 to 30 1967. The Worcester Polytechnic Institute junior and Phi Gamma Delta member will participate in three days of seminars on fraternity roles in education, while noting Americans borrow about 30 billion dollars annually for auto purchases.
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Washington, D.C
Roger W. Miles
Hall Ave
Saco
Maine
Phi Gamma _ Delta
Fiji Academy
Indiana University
Bloomington
Ind
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Phi Gamma Delta
Romney Joins Critics Of North Vietnam Bombing
Republican Gov George Romney of Michigan shifts from dove to critic of North Vietnam bombing amid 1968 campaign pressures. Other GOP figures like Chafee Percy Dirksen Nixon weigh war policy, while Nixon supports bombing extensions but warns against prolonged conflict.
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Romney
North Vietnam
Washington
George Romney
Michigan
House
Gerald R. Ford
Rhode Island
John H. Chafee
GOP
Chafee
Governors’ Association
Providence
R.L
Charles H. Percy
R-Ill
Johnson
Cincinnati
Ohio
United States
Springfield
Ill
Everett M. Dirksen
Dirksen
Senate
Red
China
Percy
Vietnam
Illinois
Minneapolis
Richard M. Nixon
North
Nixon
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Absentee ballots available for Sept 12 state referendum
Absentee ballots for the September 12 referendum are available at Biddeford City Clerk's office. City Clerk Norman Racine said anyone needing a ballot could acquire them there. Also notes the Japanese spider crab as the largest known crab with a body about a foot and a leg span near 12 feet.
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Biddeford
Norman
Racine
Student Says French People Like Americans
Vice President Henry Tartre introduced visiting Rotarians and Rotary students from England and Argentina at the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club meeting in Biddeford. Miss Estelle Belisle spoke of studying in Grenoble and noted warm French views of Americans amid government strains.
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Henry Tartre
Rotary
Patricia Hartin
England
Marta Molinari
Argentina
St. Francis College
Biddeford-Saco
France
University of
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Gerard Roy
Hubert St
Ozea Houde
Lafayette St
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Beverly Rouillard
Priscilla Chasse
Carol Roy
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Biddeford High School
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U.S. Marine Corps
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Calif
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