Death of Hormidas Sampson ruled self-inflicted
Hormidas Sampson 62 of Pine Point died by his own action in a storage building near his home. He was found yesterday by his 10 year old granddaughter. State Police Detective Martin Greeley led the investigation, which determined the death occurred before 3 p.m. Sampson had been in poor health for over three years according to family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarborough
Hormidas Sampson
Pine Point
Sampson
Martin Greeley
Plaintiff Ordered To Relinquish Bonds In Wells divorce
Judge Alton Lessard rules in a contested divorce that plaintiff Clara G. Adams must relinquish all jointly owned bonds to defendant Nelson C. Adams. Divorce granted. the couple married August 13 1918 and have eight children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Alton Lessard
Clara G. Adams
Wells
Nelson C. Adams
Greece junta crackdown widens as generals face arrest
Military leaders and right wing politicians were reported detained as the ruling junta tried to stabilize the country. Athens maintained calm while banks and the stock exchange were closed to prevent panic. Papadopoulos credited the armed forces and people for upholding unity in a bloodless April 21 coup reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Stock Exchange
Greece
Athens Radio
Constantine Kolhas
Rome
Papadopoulos
Power costs cited in Pepperell brief urge public power
In April 1954 Power America AFL CIO compares Biddeford Lewiston power costs with Pepperell showing southern plants would save 50 000 to 70 000 yearly. The note urges Dickey Lincoln Public Power and credits Governor Curtis and lawmakers in Washington. Portland AP reports Santa letters from Maine children include a chimney shortage and dinner invitation logic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Afl-Cio
Biddeford
Lewiston
T.V.A
Pepperell
Maine
New England
Dickey-Lincoln
Washington
Curtis
Funeral Services for Monte S. Ireland in Saco
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2 for Monte S. Ireland of Gray from the Dennett and Crai funeral Home 365 Main St Saco with Rev Frederick O Henderson of the Pentecostal Church South Portland officiating. Acting as bearers were members of the Owen-Davis American Legion Post Saco Harry Rowell Edmund Rowell Rodney Hooper and Edward Gallant. Harry Townsend served as chaplain and presented the flag to Mrs Ireland. Arnold Ballard was the bugler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte S. Ireland
Gray
Dennett and Crai Uneral
Main St
Saco
Frederick O. Henderson
Pentecostal Church
South Portland
Owen - Davis American Legion Post
Harry Rowell
Edmund Rowell
Rodney Hooper
Edward Gallant
Harry Townsend
Ireland
Arnold Ballard
Funeral services for Cecile Boissonneault in Maryland
Cecile Martel Boissonneault died Tuesday in Bowie Maryland. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 a m from St Andre's Church. Friends may call at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford this evening 7 to 10 and tomorrow 10 a m to 10 p m.
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Cecile Martel Boissonneault
Bowie
St. Andre’s
Emond Funeral Home
Hill St
Biddeford
County Realtors Install Officers At New Year Event
York County Board of Realtors held its Christmas party at the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks with 50 attendees. Corsages, gifts, social hour, dinner, and a brief business meeting preceded the installation of President Harold Sykes Vice President Mrs Olive Horne and Armand Mercier as secretary treasurer with installation planned for January.
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York County Board of Realtors
Biddeford - Saco
Harold Sykes
Biddeford Firemen Thank Local Merchants
Biddeford firefighters extend gratitude to local merchants for donations of hundreds of pounds of candy given to Biddeford children at the annual Santa Claus Christmas party held at the fire station. They remind residents to check the station for lost mittens or cans left during the event.
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Biddeford
Christmas Lights Stolen In Saco
Saco police investigate multiple home light thefts including at 7 Elm Wood Drive and 15 Locke Street where 60 bulbs and four wiring sets were taken from Rob ert Lord and vandals attempted to pull down another string at Alexander Stackpole's residence.
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Saco
Alexander Stackpole
Elmwood Drive
Robert Lord
Locke St
NATO eyes new role and shared leadership for Europe
NATO ministers close a winter meeting with plans to redefine the alliance. They propose joint pursuit of Europe’s big issues including German reunification and a continental security system. Pilot arms control in regions like the Mediterranean will be explored alongside East West security efforts.
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Fanfani
Rusk
Washington
Panayiotis Pipinelis
Charles de Gaulle
Britain
Denmark
Norway
NATO
George Brown
Europe
Germany
Mediterranean
Biddeford Man Robert Robida Hospitalized at Webber
Robert Robida of 10 Small Court Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital with condition not disclosed and expected to recover.
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Robert Robida
Community club and fraternal group meetings announced
Saco Fire men's Wives plan a 7 30 pm gathering at the fire station. Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus meets at 8 pm in oe Street hall Biddeford. Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star hosts a Christmas party tomorrow at 7 30 pm at Odd Fellows and Masonic Hall Alfred Street Biddeford with gifts entertainment and refreshments run by Mrs Agnes Johnson past matron Robert Johnson Mr and Mrs Arthur Maxwell Miss Elizabeth Jessie Anderson past matron Miss Mary Anderson and James Draggins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adah Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Odd Fellows and Masonic Hall
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Agnes Johnson
Robert Johnson
Arthur Maxwell
Elizabeth Jessie Anderson
Mary Anderson
James Draggins
Autopsy Ordered in McLean Death in Plano Texas
Investigators ordered an autopsy in the death of Evalyn McLean 25 once heir to the Hope diamond. Neighbors found her body at Friendly Acres ranch home with no signs of foul play. A toxicology test is underway to determine cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plano, Tex
Evalyn McLean
Hope
Miss McLean
Sambling Ranch
Dallas
Justice of the Peace
B. B. Carpenter
John
Jock”? McLean
Palm Beach
Fla
Friendly Acres
Plano
Washington
Evalyn Walsh McLean
New York
Harry Winston
Smithsonian Institution
Evalen Walsh McLean
Ned McLean
Portland Weather Fair and Colder Tonight and Friday
The forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions in Portland tonight and Friday with variable cloudiness toward the mountains. Lows tonight expected in the 20s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Saco Jaycees Outline Activities For Next Year
The Saco Jaycees met in the Mutual Fire Insurance building to review plans for the year ahead. Highlights included a Community Attitude Survey, a Christmas party with Santa at the Jaycees headquarters, and the annual Battle of the Bands pledge for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Jaycees
Mutual Fire Insurance
Saco
James Cartier
Barry Gallant
Jaycees
Santa Claus
U. S. Jaycees
Charter House
Portland
Wilfred R. Trottier
Trottier
Saco Recreation Hall
Biddeford
Old Orchard Beach Officials Attend Public Works Workshops
Three members of the Old Orchard Beach government completed a series of three one day Street and Road Maintenance Management Workshops at the University of Maine Portland campus. The sessions were sponsored by the Bureau of Public Administration with the Maine APWA Chapter, the Maine State Highway Commission, and the Maine Municipal Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Portland
University of Maine
Bureau of Public Administration
Maine
American Public Works Association
Maine State Highway Commission
Maine Municipal Association
Bureau For
State
Donald C. Jones
Civil Service
Leon F. Jones
Donald W. J. Townsend
Evangeline Rebekah Club elects 1968 officers at Christmas meeting
The Evangeline Club and Rebekah unit held their annual Christmas gathering at Mrs. Helen Wormwood’s Ferry Road home in Saco. New officers named are Miss Mary Jones president Miss Gertrude Colliff vice president Mrs. Ruby Packard secretary and Mrs. Helen Horne treasurer. Outgoing president Mrs Mildred Gledhill conducted the session. A Christmas card to shut ins and a gift exchange followed a buffet lunch. The next meeting is January 10 at Miss Jones’ Chapel Street home in Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangeline Rebekah Club
Helen Wormwood
Ferry Road
Saco
Mary Jones
Gertrude Colliff
Ruby Packard
Helen Horne
Mildred Gledhill
Packard
Horne
Irene Ellingwood
Easley
S.C
Vera Munford
Elizabeth Smart
Helen Garside
Eleanor Shaffer
Ethel Ross
Wormwood
Rose Wilcox
Ethel Ballard
Madeline Robie
Leah Robie
Miss Jones
Chapel Street
Biddeford
Senate Debates Reconsideration Of Welfare Bill Provisions
After the passage vote Mansfield seeks reconsideration while Long offers to table to block a filibuster. The bill would extend Social Security benefits next March 3 for 24 million Americans. Kennedy and Harris warn of strict welfare limits harming children and mothers who must work, with state capped aid and required work programs and day care. Democratic leaders push to pass the compromise despite opposition before the future elections.
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Page One
Mansfield
Long
Kennedy
Harris
President
Advisory Commission On
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Auction of 500 stolen articles planned by sheriff
Los Angeles shoppers have a novel gift idea as the Los Angeles County sheriff announces an auction to sell 500 stolen items recovered in recent cases. The sale, set for Saturday, aims to return items to rightful owners and recover public funds.
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Los Angeles
Elbridge Hanson Unit Holds Ogunquit Meet For Christmas Basket
Elbridge and Leroy Hanson Unit American Legion Auxiliary met informally at Amanda Littlefield home Ogunquit to finalize a Christmas dinner basket project. Janice Phelps named recipient with guest Lee Coulton selecting. Proceeds of 43.50 reported. a turkey donated by Antigone Ganellas. New member Hazel R. Hutchins welcomed. next meeting Jan 9 at Ogunquit Fire Station. Attending were Alice Hutchins Glenys Palmer Iva Simpson Dorothy Fitch Elaine LaPierre Winifred Harrington Marion Wormwood Hutchins and Littlefield.
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Ogunquit
Alice Hutchins
Glenys Palmer
Iva Simpson
Dorothy Fitch
Elaine LaPierre
Winifred Harrington
Marion Wormwood
Hutchins
Littlefield
Knox Remains In Ward 2 Run Off Election
In Mon day’s Ward 2 alderman race in Saco three candidates appear on the ballot Millard Leary Republican Paul Kerry Democrat and incumbent Benjamin Grant Independent. Write in Robert H Knox will contest the run off after polling 36 votes in the regular election. If no candidate achieves a majority a run off or plurality will decide. New York leads garment centers with California next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Robert H. Knox
Millard S. Leary
Paul E. Kerry
Benjamin R. Grant
Knox
State Deputy Addresses Mullen Council Meeting
Philip Masse Maine State Deputy addressed James J. Mullen Council Knights of Columbus on new member growth and new K of C regulations effective January 1. The group approved suspending the December 27 meeting, buying a project game, donating for altar flowers, aiding the CCC Christmas party, and sending gifts to aging charter members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
James J. Mullen
Knights of Columbus
Philip Masse
Maine State Depot
K. of C
Rodolphe Leveille
St. Margaret’s
St. Margaret's Church
CCC
Roger Thibodeau
Charles Beaudoin
Roger Tousignant
Supreme Council
Lewis Fowler
William Southwick
Past Presidents of Fred S. Gurney Corps Hold Christmas Party
Members gathered at Mrs. Dorothy Abbott's home for a Christmas supper meeting. President Mrs. Ben Hover announced the next gathering will be January 10 at 1 30 p.m. at Mrs. Ruth Willey's home. Mrs. Irene Ayer organized entertainment and gifts were exchanged. Attendees included Mrs. Minnie Henderson, Mrs. Doris Duross, Mrs. Phillis Wright, Mrs. Hazel Emmons, Mrs. Marion Boucher, and Mrs. Gertrude Dennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Portland
Fred S. Gurney Corps
Dorothy Abbott
Ben Hover
Ruth Willey
Irene Ayer
Minnie Henderson
Doris Duross
Phillis Wright
McCarthy May Enter Race In New Hampshire
New Hampshire backers urge Eugene McCarthy to join the early primary race. McCarthy plans to contest Wisconsin Nebraska California Oregon and Massachusetts and may discuss New Hampshire plans with Dartmouth and University of New Hampshire figures during visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarthy
New Hampshire
William Strickland
Northern
Newark
David Hoeh
Dartmouth College
McCarthy Boosters
Wisconsin
Nebraska
California
Oregon
Massachusetts
Hoeh
Boston
Marco Polo Begins 24Year Journey at Seventeen
Marco Polo started his famed travels at age seventeen, a voyage that extended for twenty four years across Asia. The opening phase marks the start of a remarkable journey later chronicled in his legendary accounts.
Army adopts dart shaped shells for 105mm howitzers
The Army is using new XM546 artillery rounds that eject thousands of dart shaped steel shafts over broad areas in Vietnam. Reports describe lethal effects against enemy troops massing for attacks below the DMZ and even soldiers appearing to be nailed to paths by the darts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
Defense Department
Security Review Office
Defense
Pentagon
Army
Enormous airburst projectile described with precision
The item is fired by a propelling charge and explodes in flight, releasing thousands of shafts nose first. A fuse lets commanders set the burst distance. Each shaft weighs 8 grains, the round weighs 23 pounds, and it is just over 34 inches long as the fuse ticks during spin from the artillery tube.
Stationery firm Biddeford Dearborn's opens at Alfred Street
A local stationery firm named Stationery 62 Alfred Street Book Shop Inc opens in Biddeford with Dearborn's listed among its offerings. The move adds a new retail option for buyers seeking writing supplies and paper goods at the downtown address.
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Ore
Susan
Santa
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. P. Conroy
Shumway Funeral Service
Spring Street
Philip H. Gross Sr
Dennett & Craig
Main Street
Montes, Ireland
Cecile Boissonneault
Luke E. Hart
Oe Street
Biddeord
McLean
Royal Rangers and Missionettes
Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle
Assembly of God
Atlantic Avenue
Third Street
Full Gospel Assembly
American Legion Hall
Elm St
Pioneer Girls
Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
St. Monica’s Church
Kennecunk
First Parish Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Beach
Main Streets
Blackfoot, Idaho
Number Nine
Bev
Joe Spivey
Blackfoot
Jerry
Terry
Sherry
Merry
Kerry
Cherry
Evangeline Club
Officer State
Ogunquit Home
Funeral Service
Shumway
Spring St
Mullen Council
Gurnney
Marco Polo
Charles L. Beaudoin
Roger S. Labbe
Movoen
Youland’s Jewelry Store
Roland A. Rioux
Metropolitan Life Raat
Jack & Larry
Alfred—Main Sts
Park Shire
the Friendly Style Shop
Jeanne Bibeau
Proprietress
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