Local Personal Notices From Saco and Biddeford
Mrs Alfred Hebert 45 Stor er St Saco is patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs Mabel Whitten 222 Guinea Road Biddeford is medical patient at Saco Osteopathic Hospital. Robert Letellier Jr son of Mr and Mrs Robert Letellier Sr 599 Alfred Road Biddeford has returned home after Webber Hospital. William J Murphy 27 Westmore Ave Biddeford has received high school graduate certification from State Department of Education after courses at Gorham State Teachers College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Hebert
Storer St
Saco
Webber Hospital
Mabel Whitten
Guinea Road
Biddeford
Saco Osteopathic Hospital
Robert Letellier Jr
Robert Letellier Sr
Alfred Road
William J. Murphy
Westmore Ave
State Department of Education
Gorham State Teachers College
Christmas party and lodge meeting schedule
The Auxiliary of Boy Scout Troop 308 will host a Christmas party Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Blanche Poisson Wakefield Ave Biddeford Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters meet at 7 30 tonight in K of P Hall corner of Main Street and Pepperell Square Saco
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
Blanche Poisson
Wakefield Ave
Biddeford
Pine Cone Temple
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Main Street
Pepperell Square
Saco
Mid-week Prayer Meetings At Local Churches
Mid-week prayer meetings are scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 p m at Bible Baptist Church 144 Ferry Road Saco A prayer and Bible study will follow Thursday at 7 30 p m at First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Orchard Beach Another prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at the First Assembly of God Church of Saco in the Ahepa Home 22 Pleasant Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Baptist Church
Ferry Road
Saco
First Baptist Church
Ocean Avenue
Orchard Beach
Cod Church
Ahepa
Pleasant Street
Several Cases Heard In Biddeford Court
In Biddeford Municipal Court this morning a 16 year old Biddeford juvenile faced resisting arrest and illegal possession charges. He was released to his father with a curfew and deferred sentence to Saturday. Others included James E. Fisher of Kittery fined $20 for improper driving, Kennett R. Johnson and a 16 year old youth of Kittery fined $20 for illegal liquor possession in Biddeford High School parking lot, and George King of Sanford fined $15 for speeding 45 in a 25 zone. Roland Damey of Alfred had imprudent driving charges not pressed after officer consultation. Robert L. Doyon of Biddeford was found guilty of passing at Routes 202 and 4 and fined $20, also pleaded guilty to a no registration charge and was lectured by Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
James E. Fisher
Kittery
Kennett R. Johnson
Biddeford High School
George King
Sanford
Albert Elwell
Roland Damey
Alfred
Robert L. Doyon
Elm St
John Pride
Doyon
Gerald C. Nason
Real estate sales at Fortunes Rocks and Granite Point
Mr and Mrs Frank E Hartig of Natick Mass bought a Fortunes Rocks lot from Mr and Mrs Vincent Statuti. Mr and Mrs Richard J Kilbride of Garden City Mich bought an ocean front Granite Point lot from Mr and Mrs Kirkland S Gourley. Mr and Mrs F Stanley Smith of Westford Mass bought a Granite Point lot from Norman F Rennie. Harold Sykes Realtor of Fortunes Rocks handled the sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Hartig
Natick, Mass
Fortunes Rocks
Vincent Statuti
Richard J. Kilbride
Garden City
Mich
Granite Point
Kirkland S. Gourley
F. Stanley Smith
Westford
Mass
Norman F. Rennie
Harold Sykes
Noisy Furnace Startles Citizen
Saco firemen answered an early morning call from James F. Purdy on 9 Central Ave. reporting an explosion in the cellar. The noise was traced to a faulty furnace and no equipment was needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
James F. Purdy
Central Ave
Duke Bombardier Hospital Buzzes With World Messages
The 650 bed hospital received hundreds of letters postcards and telegrams for the Duke. Bouquets filled a corridor outside his fourth floor quarters. Queen Elizabeth II received daily condition reports on her favorite uncle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth II
Headmaster Dunn to Retire From Kents Hill School
William W. Dunn will retire next June after 22 years as headmaster of Kents Hill School. James S. Stanley, president of the board of trustees, announced that a nominating committee was appointed to select a successor. Dunn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
William W. Dunn
Kents Hill School
James S. Stanley
Board of Trustees
Dunn
Death Notice Mrs Lydia M Wentzell 66 of Saco
Mrs Lydia M Wentzell 66 of 85 Pleasant Street Saco widow of Lloyd Wentzell died yesterday afternoon. Born July 4 1898 in Nova Scotia she was daughter of Emanuel and Crouse. She belonged to Saco United Baptist Church Philathea class Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary and was a Gold Star Mother. Survived by two daughters Mrs Everett Bowden and Mrs Joseph Nason of Saco two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Friday at 1:39 p.m. from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco burial in Dunstan Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia M. Wentzell
Pleasant St
Saco
Lloyd Wentzell
Nova Scotia
Emanuel Crouse
Joseph Nason
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main St
Dunstan Cemetery
Light Bulbs Stolen From Saco Displays
Saco police reported three residents complained of outside Christmas lights being stolen. Roland Lavigne reported 40 bulbs missing from a Lewis Avenue display after seeing four youths leaving his property. His wife later found about 30 more bulbs gone. The Plourdes on Maple Street saw four lights stolen, then seven more. A Franklin Street display lost 20 bulbs after 11:30 p.m. All-night police checks followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Raymond Kerry
Roland Lavigne
Lewis Ave
Lavigne
John Plourde
Maple
Plourdes
Franklin Street
Roland Simpson
Leone Falls Short on First Ballot in Italian Presidential Vote
In Rome on the first ballot of Italy’s presidency election Giovanni Leone led the Christian Democrats but did not reach the two thirds needed. Teraccini and Saragat followed while six others split the remainder. A two thirds majority was required for the initial ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Giovanni Leone
Republic
Umberto Terracini
Giuseppe Saragat
Ttem
Leone
Terracini
Saragat
Antonio Segni
Segni
Christian Democrats
Fascists
Worker Dies In Building Mishap At University of Maine
An 18 year old construction worker Wayne Berger of Old Town died at Bangor hospital after a cement-filled hopper toppled onto him. The steel framework supporting the hopper collapsed while he worked on a women's dormitory at the University of Maine in Orono.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Bangor
Wayne Berger
Old Town
Berger
University of Maine
North Berwick Youth Captured in New Hampshire Return
A North Berwick youth identified as Thomas L. Boston, 19, was scheduled for pickup by New Hampshire authorities and return to Rockingham County House of Correction after fleeing a work detail. He turned himself in to Somerset County authorities Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
New Hampshire
Thomas L. Boston
North Berwick
Rockingham County
N.H
Grandson of Boston University Founder Mentioned
A fragment notes that the subject is a grandson of William F. Dunn, founder and first president of Boston University, highlighting a familial connection to the university’s origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Dunn
Boston University
Weather snapshot for Portland: chilly and changing skies
Sunny but cold this afternoon with highs in the lower 20s. Light snow possible overnight into early morning as temperatures dip to mid to upper teens. Thursday brings more light snow in the morning, then clearing and colder by afternoon. Winds vary from southerly 10 to 15 mph to west winds 15 to 30 mph, with increasing cloudiness overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Garage Fire Damages Biddeford Property
A car garage and shed at 16 Dupont Ave in Biddeford were heavily damaged by fire shortly before noon. Firefighters fought heavy smoke and flames, damaging a vehicle and the garage upper portion, with water and smoke causing kitchen damage in the attached house occupied by Germaine and Cecile Marchessaul. No cause was determined by press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dupont ‘Ave
Biddeford
Germaine
Cecile Marchessault
Land Damage Case Goes To Jury At Alfred
Alfred Maine A land damage appeal from Nancy E Banfield of West Hartford Conn continues in York County Superior Court with summations and jury charge by Justice Charles R Pomeroy The appeal challenges a Maine Land Damage Board award for a four and one half acre strip in Fortunes Rocks used by the State Highway Commission in a new road project The State of Maine defends the case contending raised roadway height and drainage easements damaged remaining acreage split into two lots by the road
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
York County
Charles R., Pomeroy
Nancy E. Banfield
iWest Hartford
Conn
Maine Land Damage Board
Fortunes Rocks
State Highway Commission
iThe State of Maine
Anti American Invective Set To Continue In Congo Debate
In the United Nations Security Council Congo discussion, Burundi was eyed as the first speaker as the week-long dispute persisted. Nigeria defended Belgian paratroops aiding to rescue hostages, while African ministers WTO Wachuku urged respect for Tshombe’s sovereignty and called for an outside mission to probe interference. Britain and France backed the United States and Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
N.Y
Security Council
Congo
Burundi
United States
Belgium
Jaja Wachuku
Nigeria
Wachuku
Moise Tshombe
Tshombe
U.N
Organization of African Unity
U.S
Leopoldville
Joseph Murumbi
Kenya
Antoine Guimali
Central African Republic
Britain
France
Life expectancy in America rises since 1900
A historical note indicates life expectancy increased from 47.3 years in 1900 to about 70 years today, reflecting long term health and social progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Past Presidents Parley Holiday Party Held in Biddeford
Mrs Ulrica Barnes and Mrs Carrie Dolloff co hosted the Past Presidents Parley of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary Christmas party at the Barnes home on Alfred Street Biddeford. A brief business session led by Miss Germaine Lariviere voted to suspend January February and March meetings due to uncertain weather. The next meeting will be in April at Mrs Leona Goulet home with date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulrica Barnes
Carrie Dolloff
Barnes
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Tighe-Beaudoin
Farley
American Legion Auxiliary
Germaine Lariviere
Leona Goulet
Gladys Lamb
Yvonne Bergeron
Florida
Dolloff
Santa Claus
Rita Couture
Biddeford Women Recover From December Crash
Two Biddeford women injured in the December 2 accident that killed two others were released from Maine Medical Center. Mrs. Can tara, 24, and Mrs. St. Ours, 36, recovered while Mrs. Langevin, 28, died at the scene and John Jordan, 76, died later. Mrs. Jordan, 74, remained on the danger list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Biddeford
Maine Medical Center
Norman Cantara
Roland St. Ours
Richard Langevin
Gorham and
Payne Roads
John G. Jordan
South Portland
Jordan
No Injuries Reported In Beach Car Collision
Police reports detail a West Grand Avenue collision in Old Orchard Beach with two vehicles, driven by Jonathan B. Gilman 17 of Grand Beach and Andrew McGee 30 of 28 Milliken Street, both heading east. McGee attempted a turn into Bay Avenue and was struck. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Extension To Hold Contest
The Saco Extension Association voted to continue the National Safety Contest for 1965 with Marion Banks as chairman at a meeting in G A R Hall Saco. Mrs Hazel Emmons led the business segment as reports were read and accepted. Dinner was served and Christmas candies decorated with gifts exchanged. Next meeting set for Jan 19 on Home Beautification and Meals for Small Families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Banks
Saco Extension Association
G. A. R. Hall
Saco
Hazel Emmons
Saco School Committee race decided by 147 vote margin
Pauline Larochelle was defeated for the Saco Superint ending School Committee by Gilman Seaver by 1147 votes, corrected from yesterday’s 247. Seaver margin now listed as 1147 over Larochelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Larochelle
Saco
Gilman Seaver
Second Time a Charm Batesville Deer Hunter
Batesville hunter Gary Bryant pursued a distant buck after forgetting his gun. He borrowed a gun the next day and bagged a 225-pound mule deer, proving persistence pays off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville, Ark
Gary Bryant
Batesville
Ark
Bryant
Tie
Night credits approved for adults in Biddeford program
Biddeford's Raymond Kenneally says a new State Board of Education rule allows adults over 16 to earn Carnegie credits toward a regular high school diploma in local adult evening programs. The program requires certified teachers, 60 hour courses, and exams matching day school standards. 16 Carnegie credits, including English and US history, qualify a student for graduation. Paul Stebbins will discuss the program at Biddeford High School on Thursday night and December 23 from 7 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Raymond Kenneally
State Board of Education
Kenneally
Carnegie
State Department of Education
United States
Paul Stebbins
Biddeford High School
Maine vote recounts yield lone upset and a tie
Augusta AP reports 14 recounts in Maine legislative races produced one upset and a tied result. Democrat gains lift the House to 81-69 with one seat undecided, while the Senate margin stays 29-5. Benson holds Mechanic Falls seat 916-843. Palmer wins Phillips seat by 27 on recount. Burwell and Ryan tie at 921 amid challenged ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
House
Senate
Robert A. Benson
Mechanic Falls
Frank B. Foster
Benson
George A. Palmer
D-Phillips
Ernest D. Smith
R-Strong
John A. Burwell
R-Unity
Herbert E. Ryan
Friend Returns Lost Rifle To Owner After Finding It
A friend located and returned the rifle he had lost, bringing it back to its rightful owner and resolving the earlier missing item matter.
News At A Glance: Global Tensions and 1965 Outlook
International reports show 500 Buddhists staging a 24 hour hunger strike as Viet Nam government strains. NATO ministers assess alliance readiness and future prospects. Italy begins Parliament and elects its fifth president. U.N. Congo debate expected to intensify with anti American sentiment despite Nigerian bid to calm. Washington GOP talks of leadership change without firm actions. Secretary Dillon plans to resign within months. Johnson schedules State of the Union for January 4 to launch his Great Society farewell. He follows Roosevelt in diplomatic niceties while reservists are advised to remain ready for a switch to the National Guard. Duke of Windsor undergoes abdominal surgery in Houston. Three major U.S. automakers anticipate a stable 1965.
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International
South Viet Nam
NATO
Italy
U.N. Security Council
Congo
Washington House
Secretary of the Treasury
Dillon
Johnson
Frank D. Roosevelt
Army
Duke of Windsor
Houston
U.S
Two Local Men File Wage Earner Plans
PORTLAND Two Biddeford Saco men have filed wage earner plans in U S District Court. Raymond J Chaloult a Saco laborer listed liabilities of 2266 with assets of 231 of which 75 is exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Raymond J. Chaloult
Ward 4 Address Highlights Biddeford Education Push
Mayor Willie W. Pomerleau spoke to Republican candidates and Ward 4 workers at the Deshaies home on Hill Street. He touted Biddeford’s rapid progress, university extension plans, and expanded adult education and vocational programs, framing them as the city’s best education value and promising continued, affordable growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie W. Pomerleau
Paul A. Deshaies
Hill St
Biddeford
Pomerleau
University of Maine
Raymond Arnette Biddeford Janitor Liabilities and Assets
Raymond Arnette, a janitor from Biddeford, lists liabilities of 1563 dollars and exempt assets of 55 dollars. The filing records his financial position and exemptions for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond J. Arnette
Biddeford
Tips For Teens: Guidance On Boys' Behavior And Self-consciousness
Elinor Williams offers readers practical teen advice on avoiding crude boy talk and behavior, urging girls to distance themselves from disrespectful peers. She addresses shaving curiosity among younger girls, advising patience and self-respect as a sign of growing up, noting peer pressure and embarrassment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elinor Williams
Elinor
Nate
Armed Robbery Thwarted At Old Orchard Beach
At Old Orchard Beach a would be armed robber was deterred when storekeeper Annie Pett refused three demands for money around 8 pm. She struck the bandit with a paper mat, rang her grandson, and the suspect fled in a waiting car. Police questioned three suspects and continued the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Annie Pett
Saco Ave
Saco
John Clark
Sanford
Kennebunk
Clark
Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents Exchange Gifts
A Christmas party and business meeting blended for the Past Presidents Party Owen-Davis Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary at Esther Cobb's home in Saco. President Angie Cote presided, Hazel Emmons won the mystery prize, a memorial service honored Mae Waterhouse, and March Parley plans were announced at Fasher Booth’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen-Davis
American Legion Auxiliary
Esther Cobb
Temple Street
Saco
Angie Cote
Florence Lewis
Hazel Emmons
Mae Waterhouse
Eva Sherman
Fasher Booth
Mechanic Street
Martha Baudoin
Alice Milliken
Helen Blanchette
Trene Parker
Priscilla Hooper
Gilberte Lavoie
Charlene Farnham
Juliette Rocray
December Is Bad Accident Month
FRYEBURG AP Milton F Huntington Maine Highway Safety Committee executive secretary told a service club that December is a notorious month for high rates of serious accidents. He cited increased drinking and driving during the holidays and hazardous road conditions as key factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fryeburg
Milton F. Huntington
Maine Highway Safety Committee
Walter Nelson Named for Parish Ball and Reception Roles
Walter Nelson is serving on committees planning a New Year's Ball and a reception for new members of the Holy Name Society at St. Mary's Parish in Biddeford, correcting an earlier report that listed Walter Hansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Nelson
Holy Name Society
St. Mary’s Parish
Biddeford
Walter Hansen
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Biddeford Court
Duke
North Berwick Youth
U-Maine
Armand Fecteau
Lester A. Avery
George R. Roberts
South Berwick
Bernice B. Hanson
Lebanon
James S. Erwin
York
Napoleon L. Nadeau
George A. Carroll
Limerick
Lloyd H. Elliott
Edward A. Harriman
Hollis
Armand J. Blouin
Raymond J. Letourneau
Louis J. Bernard
Armand Duquette
Philip L. Jutras
Wells
Plato Truman
Nicholas W. Danton
Parley
Hospital
THE
Associated Press
Miss Williams
Ans
Old Orchard
Legion Auxiliary
Memper
Apey
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