Knights of Columbus council to hold December meeting
The Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus will meet tonight at 8 in the K of C Hall Wahlington Street Biddeford. York County service officers will meet at 7 tonight at the Tighe Beaudoin Farley American Legion Post Elm Street Biddeford, not at 8 p.m. as previously announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke E. Hart
Knights of Columbus
K. of C. Hall
Wahlington Street
Biddeford
York County Service
Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley
American Legion Post
Elm Street
Religious classes and choirs scheduled for local churches
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes for grades 1 to 5 will be held at St. Monica's Church Kennebunk on Saturday at 9 30 a m Grades 6 through 8 meet Friday after school A Prayer and Praise Service is set for Friday at 7 30 p m at the Advent Christian Church parsonage Hill and Chapel Streets Biddeford The Crusader Choir for grades 4 to 8 of the Biddeford Foss Street Methodist and South Biddeford Methodist Churches will rehearse tonight at 6 30 The adult Sanctuary choir meets at 7 30 Choir director is Mrs Carl Deis organist Miss Mary Robbins Higher Grade Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army meet Friday at 8 30 p m A public spaghetti dinner by United Church Youth Fellowship will be served Saturday from 5 to 7 p m in the church vestry Crescent Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
St. Monica’s Church
Kennebunk
Advent Christian Church
Hill and
Chapel Streets
Biddeford
Crusader
Biddeford Foss Street
South Biddeford
Carl Deis
Mary Robbins
Saco Salvation Army
United Church Youth Fellowship of the United Church of Christ (Congregational
Crescent Street
Lecanuet Withholds Endorsement in French Runoff
Paris AP Jean Lecanuet, who finished third in the first round, will not endorse either Charles de Gaulle or Francois Mitterrand for the December runoff. He urged supporters to back a united Europe, citing De Gaulle’s anti EU stance and Mitterrand’s Communist-backed base, with Mitterrand polling 31.71 to De Gaulle 44.63 and Lecanuet just under 16 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jean Lecanuet
Charles de Gaulle
Francois Mitterrand
Lecanuet
Europe
European Union
Mitterrand
de Gaulle
Lecannet
Center
Reed Nominates Gordon Drew To Liquor Post
Gov Reed nominates Gordon W Drew of Augusta as a Maine State Liquor Commission member. Clifford Stimpson of Presque Isle is named chairman, succeeding the late Willard Ellis. Drew’s appointment awaits confirmation by the Democratic Executive Council. Stimpson’s does not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Gordon W. Drew
Reed
Maine
Democratic Executive Council
Stimpson
County Farmers to Arizona Visit Goodyear Farms
York County Soil Conservation District members Carl E. Russell and Delmar G. Warren Jr. travel with 100 other award winning farmers from across the United States Hawaii and Puerto Rico on a four day tour to Goodyear Farms near Phoenix Arizona departing December 14. Goodyear Farms showcases irrigation driven desert farming and modern methods. Since 1947 more than 1 500 conservation guests have visited under the Soil Conservation Awards Program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl E. Russell
Kennebunk
Delmar G. Warren Jr
South Berwick
York County
Sub Debs and Rockettes Plan Christmas Ball
The Sub Debs met at Sally Muslawski's home in Saco to plan a Christmas ball for their group and the Rockettes Club on December 27 at the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks. President Charlotte Tarbox presided. 17 members attended. The next meeting is December 15 at Constance Bond's Main Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Muslawski
Temple Street
Saco
Rockettes Club
Biddeford-Saco
Deaths WEST KENNEBUNK Amos D. Boyden Sr. 75
Amos D. Boyden Sr. 75 of West Kennebunk died suddenly at home. He was born January 4, 1890 in Foxboro Massachusetts. He worked in the Walton Division of Rogers Fiber and ran a grocery for 20 years retiring in 1955. He was past master of Alewive Grange. Surviving are his widow Mildred Meserve Boyden two sons Amos Jr and Howard M two brothers and seven sisters six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral from Angell Funeral Home Sunday at 1 30 p m with Rev Fred Holmberg officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery. Friends may call Friday and Saturday 7 9 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Kennebunk
Amos D. Boyden Sr
Foxboro
Mass
Elmer
Esther Butler Boyden
Walton
Rogers Fiber Co. Inc
Alewive Grange
Mildred Meserve Boyden
Thisown
Amos Sr
Goodwins Mills
Howard M
This Town
Lawrence
St. Augustine
Fla
Thomas
Derry
N.H
Bertha Hail
Ruth Cross
Dorothy Torey
Esther ‘Pacetti
Lucy Parmenter
Fal
Martha McDuffy
Ossipee
Beatrice Boyden
Concord
Angell
Dane St
Kennebunk
Fred Holmberg
Christ Church
Pine Grove
Mrs Marie Farley Dies In Biddeford Hospital
Mrs Marie Reina Farley 58 of 81A Foss St Biddeford died in a Biddeford hospital. Born December 13 1906 in Biddeford daughter of Stanislas and Georgina Roberge. She worked 41 years at Pepperell Mfg Co. Survived by husband Thomas F Farley two sisters Sister Alden Roberge St Gabriel Hospital Canada and Mrs John Snow Westbrook and one brother Urbain Roberge. Funeral from St Marys Church Biddeford Saturday 10 am with interment at St Josephs Cemetery. Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home today and tomorrow 10 am to 10 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Reina Farley
Foss St
Biddeford
Stanislas
Georgina Blais Roberge
Farley
St. Andre’s School
Pepperell Mfg. Co
Thomas F. Farley
John Snow
Funeral services held for Adelard Letarte at St. Andre's
Adelard Letarte of 38 Pierson Lane Biddeford had funeral services at St. Andre's Church. A high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Aime Giguere with Rev. Germain Bureau and Rev. Bernand Nicknair. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery followed with committal prayers by Father Nicknair. Out of town attendees included relatives from New London Hartford Lewiston Maynard Portland and Pease Air Force Base Newington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelard Letarte
Pierson Lane
Biddeford
St. Andre’s Church
Aime Giguere
Germain Bureau
Bernand Nicknair
Charles Proulx
St. Andre’s Sacred Heart League
Albert Nolette
Henri Bourque
Edmond Neault
William Bisson
Edgar Cabana
Aime Desrosiers
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Father Nicknair
Jean Paul Fecteau
New London
Conn
Leo Letarte
Hartford
Armand Letarte
Lewiston
Victor Letarte
Maynard
Mass
John Boilard
Jean Boilard
Joan Boilard
Portland
David West
James Mills
Pease Air Force Base
Newington, N.H
Prime Lottinville Funeral Services Held in Saco
Funeral services for Prime A. Lottinville of 1 Garfield St Saco were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church with a solemn requiem high mass. Burial followed at St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford. out of town attendees included Armand Lottinville Lucien Hamel and several relatives from Quebec Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PRIME
Romeo Forest
Joseph Laliberte
Alfred Bisson
Philemon Dubreuil
Armand Lottinville
Lucien Hamel
Beatrice Hamel
Cape D’madeline
Que
Bella Letarte
Old Orchard Beach
Ora Parent
Emile Parent
Berlin
N.N
Gertrude Nadeau
Armand Nadeau
Sherbrooke
Corinne Richards
Henry Richards
Manchester
N.H
Joseph E. Grant
Ft. Dix
N.J
Robert Nadeau
Gabrielle Nadeau
Somersworth
Rudolph Letarte
Maynard
Mass
Rachel Standley
South Portland
Robbins Rites Conducted for West Collingswood Man
Funeral services for Walter H. Robbins of West Collingswood New Jersey and Biddeford were held yesterday at Shumway Funeral Home Saco. Rev Lawrence Porter officiated. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford with military honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Robbins
West Collingswood
N.J
Biddeford
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring St
Saco
Lawrence Porter
South Portland
Greenwood Cemetery
Mr. Porter
Norman Hevey
Pease Air Force Base
Newington
N.H
Portland Weather Update With Snow Flurries
Cloudy in Portland tonight with low temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Friday partly cloudy and colder with a few snow flurries expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Yale Concert Is Scheduled By Wells Band
Wells Band Boosters met at Wells Elementary to plan refreshments for the Senior band Christmas concert on Dec 15 at Wells Junior High. Decorations will be by Mrs Morse and Mrs Milliard. The Junior band concert is Dec 17 at the Elementary auditorium. An exchange with Poultney VI was set with Wells visiting Vermont on Apr 16 and returning Apr 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WELLS
Carl DeSuze
Wells Junior High
Edward Morse
Freddie Milliard
J. Raymond Spencer
Spencer
Wells High School
Poultney
Vermont
Ansel Stevens
Freeman Cole
Cole
Stanley Litchfield
Attempted Break Reported At Reed Motor Co
Reed Motor Co on Portland Road reported an attempted burglary during the early hours today. Police said entry occurred through a rear window with a metal bar lifted, doors to the safe opened, but nothing was missing. Acetylene tanks and torch were found at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Reed Motor Co
Portland Road
Robert Foran
Foran
Richard Nason
Charles Hennessey
Hours Lengthened At Saco Post Office
In preparation for the Christmas mailing season the Saco Post Office will keep service windows open until 4 p.m. on Saturday December 11. On Sunday December 12 there will be no window service but the lobby will stay open for mail deposit and box holder convenience. Stamps will be available from lobby vending machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Post Office
Thornton Academy Girls Athletic Association Meeting Notes
The Thornton Academy Girls Athletic Association met at the Saco school with about 150 attending. Upcoming events include a skating party on December 17, a tentative alumni versus varsity game on December 20 at 7 30 p m, and a December 21 scrimmage with Windham High School at 3 15 p m in Linnell gymnasium. Members were asked to donate used clothing for a Christmas project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Academy Girls Athletic Association
Saco School
Linnell Gymnasium
Saco
Thornton Academy Girls
Windham High School
Auto blaze at White's Wharf linked to carburetor fire
Biddeford firefighters battled a car blaze yesterday afternoon at 13 White's Wharf. The owner is Mrs. Isabelle Neal. Officials list the cause as a carburetor fire.
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White’s Wharf
Biddeford
Isabelle Neal
Memorial services held for Dunlap Lodge and AM
Dunlap Lodge and AM conducted memorial services at the Biddeford funeral home honoring departed members in a solemn gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap
Murray Emphasizes Continuation of CAP Youth Program
Ward 6 alderman Richard Murray, seeking re election, urged support for the Community Action program that aided youths via the Youth Corps. He credited state Rep. Camille Bedard for funds toward a York County vocational school and advocated industry oriented trades for local youth. He also proposed a winter shelter at Burns School skating rink for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Murray
iSace
Murray
Democratic
Elm Street
Camille Bedard
York County
Fernand Precourt
Donald Guay
Charles Gilpatric Jr
Ernest Whitten
Samuel Gagnon
Democratic City Committee
Precourt
Gagnon
Ward
Baptist Church Women Attend Union Meeting
The Saco United Baptist Church Women held their Union Christmas meeting in the church vestry. Devotions by Mrs. Ethel Rowlands emphasized Christmas as a religious festival, noting missionary work in Hong Kong. The gathering featured business by Mrs. Agnes Ladd, a Love Gift dedication, a message from Dr. Bina Sawyer, singing by Carolers, a Christmas Bazaar play, and refreshments served by Lydia Circle members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco United Baptist Church
Ethel Rowlands
Hong Kong
Frank Knight
Agnes Ladd
Ada Cole
Albert F. Bun
Induction Into Honor Society Scheduled
Wells High School will hold two induction ceremonies for National Honor Society members. The first, tomorrow at 2 10 p m, at the new junior high auditorium, honors two seniors and five juniors with Mrs Eleatha Littlefield as advisor. A second ceremony for one senior and five juniors is planned for next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Wells High School
Tomorro
Eleatha Littlfield
Two Dogs Rescued By Saco Police
Saco police performed two mercy missions for dogs this week. A German shepherd caught in a small game trap at Ferry Beach was freed and sent to a veterinarian who reported no injuries. Later, a dog with a chain caught on a Park Avenue fence near the Lewis home was released unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Ferry Beach
Foran
Park Avenue
Lewis
West Biddeford II Banquet Planned at AMVETS Hall
West Biddeford Little League will hold a banquet and awards night at the AMVETS Hall on Alfred Street Biddeford Sunday at 5 30 p m League President Leon Haines announced all players coaches umpires volunteers and parents may attend Film slides of past season's play will be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Biddeford
Little League
Amvets Hall
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Leon Haines
Haines
West Point Pepperell Hikes Dividend to 50 Cents
West Point Pepperell Inc directors raise the dividend to 50 cents a share from 45 cents at the annual stockholders meeting in West Point Georgia. Dividends payable Feb 15, 1966 to holders of record Jan 25, 1966. Directors and officers reelected. sales reach 86.831 million, up 13 percent from the year-earlier quarter. This is the first annual meeting since the merger on March 12 1965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
West Point-Pepperell Inc
J. L. Lanier
Homer M. Carter
West ‘Point
Pepperell
Snow Ball Set By Kennebunk Band Boosters
Kennebunk officials set a Snow Ball for December 29 from 8 p m to midnight at the high school. John Trull's Orchestra will provide music with Mrs Verna Bodwell and Mrs Elizabeth Smith as co chairmen. Committees meet Sunday at 3 p m at 34 Summer Street. Two tickets will be mailed to each member family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
John Trull
Verna Bodwell
Elizabeth Smith
Park Street
Two-Car Crash Reported on Biddeford Streets
A two car collision on Alfred Street Biddeford late yesterday afternoon damaged both vehicles. Drivers Arlene A Poitras 36 and Donald A Elie 17 were involved. No injuries were reported. Officer Albert Elwell investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Arlene A. Poitras
R.F.D.3
Donald A. Elie
Elm St
Poitras
Birch Street
Erie
Albert Elwell
Beach Dog Licenses Required Under New State Law
Town Clerk Esther Taylor announced dog licenses for dogs over four months old must be procured before January 1, 1966. License fees rise by ten cents: female dogs 5.50, spayed females 1.50, male dogs 1.50. Previously April 1 was licensing date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Esther Taylor
Gemini 6 and 7 crews report healthy in orbit tests
In Houston the Gemini 6 crew led by Schirra and Stafford prepared for a five hour medical examination while Gemini 7 continued to perform strongly. Doctors reported stable blood pressures and heart rates for Lovell and Borman, who were both resting well as their wives visited the control center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
Jim Lovell
Kraft
Charles A. Berry
Gemini
Lovelli
Berry
Marilyn Lovell
Susan Borman
Control Center
Houston
Schirra
Stafford
Jaycees Meet Tonight in Kennebunk Lower Town
The Jaycees plan an 8 o clock meeting in Kennebunk Lower Town. A separate item notes six French oceanauts have survived three weeks in an undersea station planted 25 feet deep in the Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Missionary Society Christmas Party in Biddeford
The Women's Missionary Society of Biddeford United Baptist Church held a Christmas Night program at the parsonage led by Mrs. Hazel Clay with 13 members present and one guest. Mrs. Genevieve McDonald opened with a poem and prayer, devotions were by Miss Eva Bowen, reports read, a decorated tree and gifts followed, with refreshments served by Mrs. Beane. The next meeting is Jan 12 at Miss Ora Wiggin's home, 57 Pool St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Clay
Women’s Missionary Society of
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Sylvia Beane
Genevieve McDonald
Eva Bowen
Ora Wiggin
Pool St
Biddeford
Christ mas Party Planned by AOH Unit States
Division One AOH Unit States Party prepares for its annual Christmas party for Hi bernian Auxiliary members. Co chairs Evelyn Bois and Kaye Murphy announce an 8 p.m. start at AOH hall Elm Street Biddeford with a $1 gift exchange. Mary Fearon collects donations for a needy family. Charity Drive by Johanna Lynch progresses and ends at the party. Helen Murphy hosts with Cecelia Descoteaux and co chairs assisting. Margaret A. Cartier oversees decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibernian Auxiliary
Evelyn Bois
Kaye Murphy
AOH Hall
Elm Street
Biddeford
Mary: Fearon
Johanna Lynch
Helen Murphy
Cecelia Descoteaux
Margaret A. Cartier
Bank Women Have Waterville Meeting
A meeting of the Maine Association of Savings Bank Women was held at the Jefferson Hotel in Waterville. Entertainment by the Collegettes of Colby College featured vocal selections and a holiday gift exchange. Attendees from the Biddeford Saco area banks included Mrs. Isabel King, Mrs. Louise Sanborn, Mrs. Violet Poirier, Mrs. Arlene Gove, Mrs. Zelma Clark, Mrs. Parnell Burrill, Mrs. Nancy Rumery, Mrs. Evelyn Williams, Miss June Clark, Mrs. Jean Kimball, and Mrs. Virginia Lummis of the Saco-Biddeford Savings Institution, along with Mrs. Elaine Libby and Mrs. Muriel Twomey from the York County Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
Maine Association of Savings Bank
Jefferson Hotel
Collegettes
Colby College
Biddeford Saco
Isabel King
Louise Sanborn
Violet Poirier
Arlene Gove
Zelma Clark
Parnell Burrill
Nancy ‘Rumery
Evelyn Williams
June Clark
Jean Kimball
Virginia Lummis
Saco - Biddeford Savings Institution
Elaine Libby
Muriel Twomey
York County Savings Bank
Animal blamed for Biddeford accident on West Street
Police said a vehicle swerved to avoid an animal that darted from the woods on West Street Biddeford yesterday afternoon. The car left the road and struck a small tree. The driver was Alfred Murphy, 39, of 338 Westiontrol Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Street
Biddeford
Alfred
J. Murphy
Westiontrol
Problem Of Pep Pills Growing In Maine Youth
State Police Det. James Milligan says the problem of Maine youth taking pep pills goof balls and thrill pills is worsening. Federal agencies are working with local officials on the matter. Milligan told Cumberland County law enforcement meeting on Wednesday night that the illegal drugs are easily available from black market sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Windham
James Milligan
Maine
Milligan
Cumberland County
Two New Members Join Council Chagnon at Biddeford Meeting
Norman Goulet and Norman Cote were accepted as members of Council Chagnon in Biddeford at the Adams Street hall. The club’s New Year party was announced, Vice President Robert Ruel resigned, Emilien Morin elected to the post, and a Christmas party was set for Sunday December 19. Lunch followed the session conducted by Eugene Bertrand with prayers by Paul Roy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Goulet
Norman Cote
Council Chagnon
Union St. Jean Baptiste
Adams Street
Biddeford
Lusual
Robert Ruel
Emilien Morin
John J Danis
Ralph LaMarre
Robert Bourque
Eugene Bertrand
Paul Roy
Christmas Tray Favors Made By Service Club
Christmas tray favors for patients at Saco Osteopathic Hospital and several local homes were prepared during a Biddeford Saco Community Service Club meeting at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Biddeford. President Mrs Katherine Schaffer and Secretary Mrs Gladys Schwartz were noted as party and sick list respectively. final plans for the 7:30 p m Christmas party at Mrs Dorothy Tarbox in Saco were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Osteopathic Hospital
Trull Nursing Home
McArthur Home
Wardwell Home
Bean Convalescent Home
Willey Home
Vance
Old Orchard Beach
Biddeford-Saco
Dorothy ‘Tarbox
Main Street
Saco
Welfare Committee
Helen Harris
Marion Clark
Tarbox
Clinton Underwood
Helen Johnson
Ethel Cobb
Teresa Descoteaux
Jane Goldthwaite
Catherine Carter
Jeannette Bedell
Annie Phillips
Marion Dexheimer
Eva Harper
Josephine Seidel
Edith Crowley
Ruby Packard
Mae Hurrell
Irene Gilpatric
Nellie Murphy
Charles Patrick
Evangeline Rebekah Lodge Elects Past Leaders
Last night the Past Noble Grands Associa tion of Evangeline Rebekah Lodge Biddeford elected officers for the new slate. Miss Madeline Robie is president with Mrs Mildred Gledhill as vice president and Mrs Ruby Packard as secretary. Mrs Helen Horne serves as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grands’ Association
Evangeline Rebekah Lodge
Biddeford
Helen Wormwood
Ferby Road
Saco
Madeline Robie
Milldred Gledhill
Ruby Packard
Helen Horne
Cantara Outlines Biddeford Mayoral Bid and Unite Call
Daniel P Cantara outlined his program before Biddeford voters at the AMVETS Hall stressing unity for the Democratic party in Biddeford York County and Maine Campaign HQ to open at Thacher Hotel Building tonight at 8 Visit the site and meet the candidates Candidates present include police commissioner Wilfred Cloutier councilman at large Joseph Bouchard and ward councilmen George Roy Andrew Binette Roger Goudreau Robert Descoteaux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic
Daniel P. Cantara
Amvets
Biddeford
Cantara
Democratic Party
York County
Maine
Joseph Zaitlin
Thacher Hotel
Zaitlin
Wilfred Cloutier
Joseph Bouchard
George E. Roy
Andrew Binette
Roger Goudreau
Robert Descoteaux
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gordon Drew
Arizona
Rockettes
Mrs
Marie Farley
Yale
GAA
Thornton States
AUTO
Baptist Church
Union
Saco Police
West Biddeford II
Journal
Boosters
Kennebunk Lower Town
AOH
Bank
Service Club
Deval
Evangeline Lodge
Horne
Elizabeth Smart
Ethel Ballard
Wormwood
Helen Garside
Ballard
Gledhill
Eleanor Shaffer
Rose Wilcox
Vera Munford
Beachway Market
Beach Street
Saco Call
Electrolux
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