Greek Society Yule Party Sets Jan 3 Vasilopita Plans
The St. Fotini Society of St. De metrios Greek Orthodox Church held a brief business session at Biddeford church followed by a Christmas party. Chair man Madeline Hadiaris announced Vasilopita committee heads for the Jan. 3 church event. Several members were listed as co chairs for decorations refreshments tickets and awards while gifts were exchanged at the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Fotini Society
St. Demetrios
Steve Kalagias
Kanely Throumoulos
Charles Boucouvalas
Ted Mersey
George Ladakakos
James Truman
van Psomiades
Andrew Mihopoulos
Harry Philipakos
Pat Bou
Local Social Acknowledgments Mention Boucouvalas and Caras Families
A brief social note lists Mrs Sophie Boucouvalas Mrs Georgia Caras Mrs Vasie Caras and Mrs Crepeau among those recognized by the community for upcoming events and family milestones.
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Couvalas
Sophie Boucouvalas
Georgia Caras
Vasie Caras
Crepeau
Date Set For January Term Of High Court
York County Superior Court will begin its January term on Jan. 5 with Justice Charles A. Pomeroy presiding over criminal and civil cases. Grand jury convenes opening day. pre trial conferences on Jan. 6. traversal jury seated on Jan. 7. Justice Randolph A. Weatherbee, who presided at the civil term, dismissed the traverse jury and thanked jurors for their cooperation.
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Traverse
Cars Damaged In Beach Mishap In Old Orchard Beach
Bonnie Edgecomb, 22, of 43 Ocean Ave is held at Webber Hospital Biddeford for observation after an early morning crash on Saco Avenue. Her car skidded crossed the road struck a parked car belonging to Raymond H. Marcotte of Saco Avenue, then hit a pole and plunged 20 ft down an embankment. Marcotte’s car is a total loss and Edgecomb’s damages are about $500.
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Old Orchard Beach
Bonnie Edgecomb
Ocean Ave
Webber Hospital
Biddeford
Saco Avenue
Edgecomb
Raymond H. Marcotte
Marcotte
Justice Rubin to Hear Civil Docket Hearings Next Week
The civil docket extends six weeks with the last pending jury case held over to January. Justice Harold J. Rubin of Bath will be at the courthouse Monday and Tuesday for nonjury hearings and motions pending from the November docket.
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Harold J. Rubin
Bath
Court House
Johnson May Set Tone For Future Presidents
James Marlow assesses Lyndon B. Johnson as a rare presidential type a political manager who rose to the top. His blend of leadership calm detail focus and compromises shaped Congress and policy, suggesting future presidents may emulate his managerial approach or diverge if his methods fail.
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Johnson
James Marlow
Associated Press News
Washington
Lyncoln
B. Johnson
Senate
Kennedy
White House
Jaliveness
Congress
Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
Ted's Garage Fire in Biddeford at 452 Elm Street
Biddeford firefighters battled a morning blaze at Ted's Garage located at 452 Elm Street. No details were available at press time. Earlier, firefighters responded to an overflowing oil burner at 93 Washington Street with no further results. The building is owned by Osher Realty Corp and occupied by Raymond Lessard. Later, crews checked fire equipment at a Route 1 accident with nothing used as firefighters stood by.
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Biddeford
Ted
Elm St
Washington St
Osher Realty Corp
Raymond Lessard
Route 1
Honor Roll At St Andre High School Announced
St Andre High School releases its honor roll lists across grades with Anita Gervais earning highest honors in the senior class. Seniors named include Ann Dion and Daria Lemieux. juniors praise Rachel Binette and Charlene Boucher. sophomores feature Frances Pinette and Odette Beauchesne. freshmen records list Cecile Gagne and Rita Bellefeuille among high and honors recipients.
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St. Andre’s High
Anita Gervais
Ann Dion
Daria Lemieux
Jacqueline A. Roy
Priscille Binette
Celine Tardif
Claire Martel
Claire Vadnais
Annette Belanger
Claire Gagne
Madeleine Dupras
Charlotte Lavigne
Carmen Nadeau
Rose Mary Bouffard
Lorraine Paquette
Christiane Dagesse
Rachel
Frances Pinette
Odette Beauchesne
Elaine Fortier
Priscille Cote
Alden Simard
Jeanne Petrin
Helene Coulombe
Carol Roy
Muriel Dagesse
Suzanne Rouillard
Patricia Lapointe
Cecile Gagne
Betty Bergeron
Suzanne Morin
Linda Hevey
Lucille Dion
Louise _ Danis
Pauline Ruel
Priscille Ube
Rita Bellefeuille
Jeannine L’heureaux
Paula Martel
Suzanne Beaulieu
Diane Lapointe
Rose Marie Paradis
Elks Finalize Plans for New Year Party in Saco
The Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks completed plans for the annual New Year’s Eve party at the lodge on Portland Road. Members may reserve Sunday. dress will be semi formal. A cribbage tournament challenge from Council Chagnon’s group was accepted with Richard Dutcher named Elks team chairman.
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Biddeford- Saco
Lodge of Elks
Portland Road
Saco
Council Chagnon
Union
St. Jean Baptiste
Elks
Richard Dutcher
Youth Activities Committee
Robert Pruitt
Maine Elks Association
Amos McCallum
Old Orchard Road
Frolics Committee
Maurice Coomer
C. Russell Durant
Atty Francis LaFountain
Patrick Clair
Joseph Mullen
Eves
Ralph Pitt
Harold Marr
Christmas Parties At Christ Church Scheduled
Kennebunk church outlines holiday events for youth from nursery through eighth grade. Younger kids and parents attend a Baby Jesus birthday at 10 a.m. Older children and parents join a 6:30 p.m. box lunch, with dessert and beverages. A special Christmas tree offering helps a burned family. No Sunday School on Dec 20. eve candle lighting at 11:30 p.m. to 12:15 a.m.
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Kennebunk
Christ Church
Jesus
Beach Post Office Extends Weekend Mailing Hours
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Special Saturday and Sunday hours have been announced at the Post Office here for patrons wishing to mail ecards and parcels. Saturday window service has been extended from noon to 4 p.m. while window service on Sunday will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Old Orchard Beach
Kennebunk Youth Center to Host Record Hop Tonight
A record hop will be held this evening from 8 to 11 at the Kennebunk Youth Center. All area high school students may attend. Plans are underway for a Holiday dance on Wednesday, December 23, at the Youth Center with music by the Nomads orchestra of Kennebunk.
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Kennebunk
Nomad's Orchestra of
Granite State Man Fined In Biddeford
Grant C. Woodbury, 39, of Dover NH, pleaded innocent in Biddeford Municipal Court to DUI charges after an Elm Street accident. He was found guilty and fined 100 dollars by Judge Gerald C. Nason. Philip Frenette, 23, of 36 Mt. Pleasant St. Biddeford, had his case for failing to report an accident continued to Tuesday for an alleged November 28 incident on Main Street.
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Grant C. Woodbury
Dover
N.H
Biddeford
Saeoeans
Gerrald C. Nason
Elm Street
Philip Frenette
Mt. Pleasant St
Components Paying Christmas Bonus at Biddeford Firm
Herman Schneider president of Components Inc Biddeford announced the firm will pay a Christmas bonus for the third consecutive year. Schneider said the bonus will be paid on Dec 18 to 130 employees in the amount of 24 percent of wages earned during the past year.
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Herman Schneider
Components, Inc
Bidddeford
Schneider
Thursday Club Hosts Christmas Musicale at Biddeford Church
The Thursday Club held a Christmas musicale at the Biddeford Universalist Church vestry with Mrs. Ellen Authier as day chair. Guest soloist Mrs. Walter Moulton of Kennebunk performed, accompanied by Mrs. Authier. Members Mrs. Hareley Scammon Jr. and Mrs. George Renell Jr. sang carols with Mrs. Eugene Hill, Saco, on piano. Co chairs for arrangements were Mrs. Liam O'Sullivan, Mrs. Anne Barrett, and Mrs. Basil Emery. Stockings for the needy may be left at Carey Brothers, Main Street. The next event is January 7 at 1:30 p.m. for a dessert bridge to benefit the scholarship fund.
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Biddeford
Liam O'Sullivan
Anne Barerett
Basil Emery
Clarence Kennedy
Orville Pollard
Robert Noble Sr
Carey Brothers
Main Street
Biddesford
Universalist
Blue Feather Council Elects Officers in Biddeford Meeting
Blue Feather Council Daughters of Pocahontas held a combined business meeting and Christmas party at Mrs. Cecile Jacques home in Biddeford. Ivy Bliss Mary Wood Jose Winona and others were named officers including keeper of records Josephine Burba and keeper of wampum Clara Demers. Santa Claus role was performed by Mrs. Jacques with gift exchange and refreshments. next meeting set for January 28 with details to follow.
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Blue Feather Council
Daughters of Pocahontas
Cecile Jacques
Graham Street
Biddeford
Pocahontas
Ivy Bliss
Mary Wood
Jose Winona
Alice Genthner
Josephine Burba
Wamspum
Clara Demers
Wampum
Eva Roberge
Pauline Simms
Santa Claus
Jacques
Bliss
Wood
Ater
Gilbert Davis Dies While Driving to Work
Gilbert Davis about 52 of Sea Road Kennebunk collapsed and died while driving to work on Route 9. A medical examiner said he suffered a heart attack. His car veered off the road toward Wells and stopped in a field.
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Kennebunk
Gilbert Davis
Sea Road
J. Robert
Wells
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Peter Shoureas
Church Hall
Warren
Danie Grea
Daniel Green
Roland O. Larochelle
Hanseon’s
Barber School
Lewiston
Gagne
Franklin Street
Roland
St. Andre’s High School
Beach
Howe
George’s
Wilson
Sporting Goods
Kennebunk Youth Center
Hop
Granite State
Thursday Club
Hears Musicale
Biddeford & Saco Gas CO
PARTY
Roosevelt
Truman
Robert N. Cyr
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