Local Notices And Academic Honors From Biddeford Residents
Miss Nancy Lee Montpas, 117 Prospect St., is a medical patient at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Mrs. Charles Gendron Sr., 10 Amherst St., has returned home from New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. Frederick J. Crowley, son of Mrs. Frederick J. Crowley, 27 Beacon Ave., Biddeford, is among six Maine Yale students named to the Dean's List for outstanding academics. class of 1967, Morse College, majoring in economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Lee Montpas
Prospect St
Biddeford
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Charles Gendron Sr
Amherst St
New England Baptist Hospital
Boston
Frederick J. Crowley
Beacon Ave
Frederick Crowley
Yale University
Maine
Biddeford High School
Morse College
Club and fraternal meetings listed in Biddeford and Saco
Fremont Club and Auxiliary meet Thursday at 8 in Alfred Street rooms for officer elections. Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters convene tonight at 7 30 in Pepperell Square Knights hall. Knights of Columbus Auxiliary meet at 8 on aa Street. Eagles resume tonight at Birch Street hall after week recess. Biddeford Athletic Association meets 7 30 at Biddeford High. AMVETS Auxiliary gathers 7 30 at post home Alfred Street.
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Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Pine Cone Temple
Pythian
Knights of Pythias
Pepperell Square
Saco
Lake E. Hart Council
Knights of Columbus Auxiliary
Aa Street
All
Biddeford - Saco Aerie
Order of Eagles
Birch Street
Biddeford Athletic Association
Biddeford High School
Merton Ira Staples Amvets
Post
Church Choirs and Prayers Schedule in Saco Area
The Lichurch notes list Thursday activities across Saco and surroundings. Choirs meet at School Street Methodist, Bible Baptist, First Baptist Ocean Ave Old Orchard Beach, and First Assembly of God Saco. Betas of United Baptist Biddeford plan a Christmas party and meeting at Mrs Earle Lewis home with gift exchange and final sale plans for December 3 at Edwards Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Ocean Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
First Assembly of
Coo Church
Saco
Ahepa
Pleasant Street
Beta Sigma
United Baptist Church
Biddeford
Earle Lewis
May St
Edward's Market
Donald R Bragdon dies at 55 in Kennebunk
Donald R Bragdon, 55, died Monday at his Old Goose Rocks Road residence. Born March 25, 1910, he was a Navy World War II veteran and a charter member of Kennebunk Memorial Post, VFW. Survived by widow Barbara C Bragdon a son David a daughter Muriel Brown 10 grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 1:30 p.m. Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk with interment Hope Cemetery. Calling hours today 2-4 and 7-9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arundel
Donald R. Bragdon
Goose Rocks Road
Alane, C
Ida (Lord) Bragon
Kennebunk Memorial Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Kessle Shoe Co
Kennebunk
Barbara C. Bragdon
David
Muriel Brown
Wells
Bibber
Summer St
Hope Cemetery
Funeral for Rene Fleurant in Manchester
Rene Fleurant 16 of 601 Hevey Street Manchester formerly of Biddeford Maine died November 26 after a long illness Born September 30 1949 in Biddeford Maine he was son of Willie and Anita Fleurant Survived by two sisters Claudette and Rachel Fleurant and several uncles aunts and cousins Funeral services held Monday at St George Church Manchester burial at St Joseph's cemetery with graveside prayers by Reverend Gerard Doyon
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Manchester
N.H
Rene Fleurant
Hevey St
Biddeford
Maine
Biddeord
Willie
Anita
L'Heureux) Fleurat
Claudette
Rachel Fleurant
Mrs Clara Beauchesne 82 of Biddeford dies at home
Mrs Clara Beauchesne 82 of 159 Pool Street Biddeford died at home this morning after a long illness. Born in Lakeport New Hampshire July 24 1883 she was daughter of Alfred and Marie Provencher Armstrong. She leaves son Roland and three daughters among others Funeral from St Andre Church Saturday at 9 am visiting hours at Emond Funeral Home today 7 10 pm and Thursday and Friday 2 5 and 7 10 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Beauchesne
Pool St
Biddeford
Lakeport
N. H
Alfred and
Marie Provencher Armstrong
St. Joseph's Parochial School
St. Andre’s Church
Ste. Anne Sodality
Notre Dame Hospital
Emond Funeral Home
Hill St
Ste. Anne Sodality to pray for Mrs Beauchesne in Biddeford
Members of the Ste Anne Sodality of St. Andre church Biddeford will meet at Emond Funeral Home at 72 Hill Street Friday at 7 p m to say prayers for Mrs George E Beauchesne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste. Anne
Advisory Board Formed for Salvation Army Youth Center
Donald C. Jones will chair the 15 member advisory board for the Salvat ion Army Corps building behind the Union Avenue Tabernacle in Old Orchard Beach. John Wortman treasurer and Donald Shorey secretary. A can supper on Jan 8 kicks off a drive for 50 000 to complete a 120 000 center. Town Manager Leon F. Jones praises the project as a recreation center for youth and a supplement to municipal plans. The S L Brengle Corps and Youth Center will honor Samuel Logan Brengle, a longtime Salvation Army leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Donald C. Jones
Salvation Army
Corps
Union Avenue Tabernacle
Donald Shorey
John Wortman
Leon F. Jones
Jones
S.L. Brengle
Samuel Logan Brengle
Lachance Named Jury Commissioner in York County
A Biddeford resident, Lewis N. Lachance, 65, 7 Roberts Street, was named York County jury commissioner to replace the late William E. Shaw. Chief Justice Williamson appointed Lachance to the post, to serve alongside James MacCombs on the county panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Lewis N. Lachance
Roberts St
York County
William E. Shaw
Lachance
Maine Supreme Court
Williamson
James MacComson
North Berwick
Coun
Vietnam War Update From Saigon to Tam Ky Front
U S military actions span Viet Nam with 70 tons of bombs dropped by Kitty Hawk forces and coastal fire by Mansfield. Incidents include a grenade attack on a vehicle tied to Lt Col Jasper Vance, minority injuries, and several Viet Cong assaults on outposts near Tam Ky Son Ha and a rubber plantation siege. McNamara met with Johnson amid chatter of expanding U S forces. no final figure confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nam
South Viet Nam
7Th Fleet
Kitty Hawk
Mansfield
Saigon
U.S
Viet ‘Nam
Jasper Vance
Tam Ky
da Nang
Quang Tin
Son Ha
Quang Ngai City
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Washington
State Department
Ture
Set
George E. Smith
Chester
W. Va
Claude E. McClure
Chattanooga
Tenn
Viet Nam
Kenneth M. Roraback
Fayetteville
N.C
Roaraback
McNamara
Johnson
Johnson City
Tex
Weather outlook for Portland with light snow flurries
Tonight expect increasing cloudiness and milder lows in the mid 20s to low 30s with southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Thursday remains cloudy with little temperature change and a chance of light snow flurries turning colder in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Democrats In Saco Open Headquarters
Democrats in Saco opened their campaign headquarters at 48 Elm St in the former Fenderson’s Clothing Store. Samuel Gagnon stated the site offers direct answers and personal contact to learn citizens’ views as the HQ stays open until election night December 13 with ward rights and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Democrats
Fenderson’s
Elm St
Saco
Democratic City Committee
Samuel Gagnon
Gagnon
News At A Glance Headlines From Across The Nation
President Johnson plans an early meeting with economic advisers to map a campaign against rising living costs. Astronauts Gemini 7 and 6 prepare for a five hour medical check before the space launch. Airlift of Cuban refugees to the United States begins with 93 Cubans arriving in Florida. A Provincetown Massachusetts school hair style dispute sparks parental revolt over dress rules.
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Johnson
James G. Patton
National Farmers Union
United States
FBI
Vietnam
7Th Fleet
U.S
Viet Nam
da Nang
Cuba
Florida
Provincetown
Mass
Shapleigh Girl Named National Program Winner
CHICAGO AP Jane Hooper, 16, of Shapleigh, is named a national winner in the 4-H photography program. Her prize includes a four day trip to the National 4-H Club Congress. Jane is a Sanford High School senior, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hooper. Also honored is Jack Gordon, 18, of Gorham, named outstanding tractor member in Maine.
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Chicago
Jane Hooper
Shapleigh
Jane
Lloyd Hooper
Sanford High School
Jack T. Gordon
Gorham
Maine
Woodcraft Firm Holds Open House in Biddeford
Capitol Woodcraft Inc staged an open house at 56 Alfred Street Biddeford showing its knotty pine furniture line with Maine Secretary of State Kenneth C Curtis and about 50 attendees present. President Lucien H Therrien said the firm plans to hire up to 25 more at the mill in the old Saco Lowell Shops as the community gains a new industry. Local officials mayoral candidates and chamber executives attended and praised the opening and local employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Woodcraft Inc
Alfred St
Biddeford
Maine
Kenneth C. Curtis
Saco- Lowell
Lucien H. Therrien
Leo R. Lemire
Daniel P. Cantara
Atty
John F. Xaphes
Biddeford Laco Chamber of Commerce
Clayton W. Cartmill
Hyland Named Commander of Seventh Fleet
President selected Rear Adm. John J. Hyland a carrier bombing expert to lead the 7th Fleet. The 53 year old navy officer, a World War II hero and coast to coast flyer, will soon depart for Hawaii and pacific command conferences before joining his flagship Oklahoma City. Hyland will receive a third star and a recess appointment as vice admiral.
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Washington
Johnson
7Th Fleet
U. S
Viet Nam
John J. Hyland
Navy Air Eagle
Weare
Hyland
Naval Academy
Navy
Paul J. Blackburn
Japan
North Viet Nam
South China Sea
Gulf of Tonkin
Hawaii
Pacific Command
Oklahoma City
Philadelphia
Brookline
Mass
Deep River
Kure
Pamela
Florence Whiting
New Rochelle
N.Y
Curtis Calls For Education On Highway Deaths In Maine
Secretary of State Kenneth M. Curtis urged more law enforcement personnel and better public driving education after noting Maine’s record highway death level. He told Westbrook Lions and Kiwanis clubs that people are being killed at a high rate and the cause remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook
Kenneth M .Curtis
Maine
Curtis
Lions and Kiwanis Club
Cultural Center Plans Discussed At Old Orchard Beach
Community Action Program official Joseph A. Plamondon spoke at the Planning Board meeting about a proposed Cultural Center to complement the Civic Center and Auditorium. Funding would come from federal programs, with a 50 50 school cost possibility noted for future legislation. A public hearing on zoning will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Joseph A. Plamondon
Biddeford - Saco
Planning Board
Plamondon
Marie Migner
Leol Larochelle
Harry Dowd Jr
Jerome LePelletier
Leon Jones
Parking Ban Announced By Biddeford Police
Biddeford Chief of Police Edgar Sevigny announced an overnight parking ban on Biddeford streets starting Monday at 12 midnight. If a major snowstorm occurs before then the ban will take effect immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Edgar Sevigny
Sevigny
Money Market Reflects Mood in Global Rates
Article surveys central bank lending rates from Chile to Switzerland and Germany and discusses how political and economic conditions shape money markets. It notes the U S rate at four percent, lists Federal Reserve Banks, and argues investors seek stable yields and solid management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C
France
Chile
Taiwan
Brazil
Korea
Peru
Switzerland
Federal Republic of
Germany
East Germany
Russia
America
Federal Reserve
United States
Federal Reserve Banks
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Richmond
Atlanta
Chicago
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Dallas
San Francisco
Bbest
Portion of Missing Cow Is Discovered
A 1,100 pound Holstein cow owned by Walter Crepeau was found in part, though the carcass is still missing. Sheriff Richard D. Dutremble said the animal may have been shot and taken by a hunter. Investigating deputies include Roland A. Langlais and Humane Agent Lillian Merry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Richard D. Dutremble
Walter Crepeau
Dutremble
Roland A. Langlais
Sanford
Lillian Merry
Old Orchard Beach
De Gaulle Re Elect Speech Urges Strong Leader
Paris reports President Charles de Gaulle addressed voters in a television speech urging support for his reelection. He warned that electing any opponent could restore former regimes and undermine progress and peace while stressing France’s need for a strong national leader ahead of the December 5 vote.
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Paris
Charles de Gaulle
France
Where Do Federal Reserve Banks Get Their Money
The Forum explains that the Federal Reserve Banks' funds primarily come from the 6,025 member banks of the Federal Reserve System. It notes earnings then flow to the U.S. Treasury after expenses.
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Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve System
Union Election Results Announced for Local 406 Officers
Robert Bissell defeated Adrien A. Petit 251 to 209 for president and delegate of Local 406, Textile Workers Union, AFL-CIO-CLC, in a Sack Lowell New England division vote at the Saco Grange Hall. Ballots 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. returns came in near 1 a.m.. 468 of 724 eligible workers voted.
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Robert Bissell
Adrien A. Petit
Textile Workers Union of America
Afl-Cio-Clc
Union
Lowell
New England
Maremont Corp
Saco Grange Hall
Alexander Anastasoff
Raymond Drouin
Robert Descoteaux
Robert de Silva
Hector Neault
Morel Peterson
Thomas Fleurant Jr
Steven Fleurant
Ovide Petit
Raymond Therrien
Irene Labonte
Anastasoff
Boisvert
Robert Labelle
King
Martha Neault
Berube
Raymond Boisjoly
Warden Lamontagne
George Roy
Hevey
Paquette
Perrin
Tardiff
Chenard
Greenwood
Chicoine
Kerry
Couillard
Boucher
Austin Presley
Ernest Spenard
Andre Boisse
Aurel Pasquette
Constantine Szczechowicz
Blanche Minimi
Maddox
Drouin
Bissell
Joseph Pelletier
Descoteaux
DeSilva
Neault
Peterson
Adopt A System When Selling Your Property
Andy Lang advises sellers to prepare homes before listing to boost salability. Paint, fix squeaks, clean dishes, and tidy closets to enhance appeal and potentially deduct painting costs from the sale price for tax purposes. Psychological factors influence buyers, as shown by a couple rejecting a home due to packed closets.
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Andy Lang
Christmas Party Slated By Boy Scout Troop 309
The Mothers Auxiliary of Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 309 plans a family Christmas party for December 12 at 6 pm at C. Hall Washington Street. Skits by scouts, gift exchange, refreshments, and cupcakes donated by mothers are planned. The group will fill Christmas baskets with canned goods for local needy families and purchase new troop equipment. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Curro and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers Auxiliary
Biddeford
Luke E. Hart Council
Knights of Columbus
of C. Hall
Washington Street
Bay Scouts
John Tremblay
Sara Curro
Ernest Rheaume
Irene Mackell
Lionel Lambert
Therese Bastarache
Cars Collide Twice In Saco Traffic Mishap
At Route 1 and Ocean Park Road in Saco yesterday a rear end collision damaged Conrad Fecteau’s car at about $500 and Clyde W. Gerry’s at $250. Gerry, 73, of Old Orchard Beach, complained of shoulder and leg pains and planned medical help. Police noted a second similar collision involving Gerry further down the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Route 1
Ocean Park Road
Saco
Clyde W. Gerry
School St
Old Orchard Beach
Conrad Fecteau
Beach St
Fecteau
Gerry
Man Injured In Kennebunk Traffic Crash
Pablo Reforsado, 43, was hospitalized at Webber Hospital in Biddeford after his car struck a utility pole on York Street near Day Street. The pole snapped in the crash and he was treated for cuts and bruises with X rays and kept for observation. His address listed as Charter House Port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Pablo Reforsado
Webber Hospital
Biddeford
York Street
Day Street
George Cousens
Kennebunk Fire Department
Charter House
Portand
Ronald Coulombe enlists in US Army for food service training
Ronald A. Coulombe of 43 West Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach has enlisted in the U.S. Army for basic training in the Food Service Field. Sgt. 1C William D. Wear reports the enlistment, noting Coulombe previously worked as a clerk at the Farm Store in Biddeford and is now at Fort Dix New Jersey for basic training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald A. Coulombe
West Grand Ave
Old Orchard Beach
U.S. Army
Food Service
William D. Wear
Coulombe
Ralph J. Coulombe
Biddeford
Ft. Dix
N.J
Tire Recapping Plant Destroyed by Fire in Winslow
A fire in Winslow destroyed a tire recapping plant owned by Clarence Arsenault. Losses are estimated at 150000 dollars. Fire officials say an explosion in an oil furnace in the recapping department started the blaze. Fire units from Waterville Fairfield and Vassalboro assisted Winslow firefighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Clarence Arsenault
Waterville
Fairfield
Vassalboro
Denuclearization Debate Spreads From Europe to Africa
Tsarapkin links denuclearization to dismantling all foreign military bases and urges the principle apply to Africa. The United States accuses the Soviet Union of using denuclearization to pressure Western bases to close, while Antarctica is described as sparsely populated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antarctica
Closet Space Claim Sparks Broker Debate
The broker said the house had ample closets but could not convince the woman, who insisted there was not enough storage space. The exchange highlights differing perceptions of storage in the housing inquiry.
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School Street Methodist Church
Bible Baptist Church
Ferry Road
Democrats
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Seventh Fleet
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Old Orchard
Congressional Record
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Senate
Alliance For Progress
Latin America
London
Rome
Madrid
Mike Mansfield
Montana
George D. Aiken
Edmund S. Muskie
Daniel K. Inouye
J. Caleb Boggs
Del
Moscow
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
New Delhi
India
Tokyo
Hong Kong
Rawalpindi
Pakistan
Tel Aviv
Jerusalem
Morse
Winston L
Pro
Argentina
Government Operations Committee
John S. Monaghan
D-Conn
Harold D. Donohue
D-Mass
de Gaulle
Boy Scout Troop
Thornton Academy
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