Deaths Mrs Sadie Meikle 90 Biddeford
Mrs Sadie Meikle 90 widow of Thomas Meikle died after a long illness in a Biddeford hospital She was born March 12 1877 in Dunkinfield Cheshire England daughter of Edwin and Elizabeth Pollard Scott She attended the Methodist Church Surviving daughter Mildred Gledhill Biddeford one grandson and two great grandchildren Funeral Friday at 130 p.m from Shumway Funeral Home Saco Interment Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford Calling hours tomorrow 2 4 and 7 9 p.m.
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Sadie Jane Meikle
Bradbury St
Biddeford
Thomas Meikle
Meikle
Dunkinfield
Cheshire
England
Edwin
Elizabeth Pollard Scott
Mildred Gledhill
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring St
Saco
Woodlawn
Hartford Native Frank Letendre Dies at 70
Frank Letendre 70 of Hartford died Monday. Born April 1 1897 in Biddeford Maine he was son of Joseph and Leona Labrecque Letendre. He moved to Hartford 1926 and is survived by one son three daughters two sisters and funeral services are set for Thursday at 9 a.m. from St Peter's Church Hartford with burial in Hartford Cemetery.
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Hartford
Conn
Frank Letendre
Biddeford
Maine
Joseph and
Leona Labrecque Letendre
St. Joseph’s School
Saco Lowell
Connecticut
Henry Gendron
Gerard Boissonneault
St. Peter's Church
Funeral Notice for Ludger DuBois in Vallejo California
Ludger DuBois 73 a former Biddeford Maine resident died here Monday. He was born in Ste Helene de Chester Quebec son of Louis and Philomene Tardif Du Bois and lived in Saco and Biddeford. He moved to California five years ago to live with his daughters. A retired machinist he worked at the Saco Lowell Shops and was a St Basil's Church communicant. Survived by two daughters Madeleine Angers and Gertrude Martel both of Vallejo two brothers Josephat DuBois and Donat Du Bois one sister Laura Belanger four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A high mass will be sung Thursday at 10 am at St Basil's Church. Burial in St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford Tuesday Dec 26 at 2 pm. Arrangements Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford.
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Vallejo
Calif
Ludger DuBois
Gertrude Ave
Biddeford
Maine
Ste. Helene de Chester
Que
Louis
Philomene Tardif Dubois
Saco
California
Saco Lowell
St. Basil's Church
Corinne Guinard
Madeleine Angers
Gertrude Martel
Josephat Dubois
Detroit
Mich
Donat Dubois
St. Hyacinthe, Que
Laura Belanger
St. Joseph's
Bolduc Funeral Home
Alfred St
Cub Scouts Earn Badges at December Pack Meeting
Saco Pack 328 at Trinity Episcopal Church held its December meeting in Christ Church hall Biddeford. Rev. Gerald Burtt led the Lord's Prayer. Awards: Christopher Shaw denner, Joseph Handel assist ant denner Den 2, Richard Howard Wolf, James Nadeau Bear, Jonathan Goss and Richard Tardiff Webelos Craftsman pins. Norman Vachon Arrow of Light. transferred to Troop 310. Santa distributed gifts. next den meetings and committee date announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Trinity Episcopal Church
Christ Church Hall
Biddeford
Gerald Burtt
Andrew Scontras
Christopher Shaw
Denner
Joseph Handel
Den 2
Richard Howard
James Nadeau
Jonathan Goss
Richard Tardiff
Webelos
Scontras
Norman Vachon
Arrow of Light
Saco Boy Scout
Father Burtt
Wayne Whitney
Santa Claus
Norman Pinette
Den
Recount Sought in Saco Ward 2 Runoff
Republican Millard Leary requests an inspection and recount of votes in Saco Ward 2 after a 197 192 tally for Paul Kerry. City Clerk Joan La montagne to supervise Thursday at 6 p.m., with all council members in attendance. If Kerry prevails, he joins Edmond St. Aube as the only Democrats on an otherwise all Republican council. The council will then officially canvas the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Leary
Saco
Paul Kerry
Kerry
Leary
Joan M. Lamontagne
Edmond St. Aube
Town Manager outlines fire station project in Kennebunk
Kennebunk town officials discussed the Lower Village fire station site. Town Manager Earle D. Hardy said a renovation of the Lower Village School Building is unlikely, favoring construction of a new building pending March 1968 town meeting approval. The board also approved private dredging at no town cost and snow removal contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Lower Village
Board of Selectmen
Earle D. Hardy
Mothers’ Club
Kenneth G. Burr
Booth Chick
Kennebunkport
Cat Mousam Road
Selectmen
Sanford
Maine Turnpike Authority
Saco Funeral Directors Listed with Contacts
Funeral service listings for Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco and Dennett and Craig at 363 Main Street Saco Maine. Philip H Gross Sr listed as director for Shumway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shumway Funeral Service
Spring Street
Saco
Philip H. Gross Sr
Dennett & Craig
Main Street
Maine
Dial
Influenza Outbreak Hits Multiple States Raising Absentee Rates
News reports show a broad flu like virus driving school and workplace absences across New Jersey Maryland Arkansas Nebraska Georgia New York and Florida. Authorities note suspected cases in several cities and a rise in respiratory illnesses affecting universities and federal agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergen County
N.J
New Jersey
Arnold M. Reeve
Iowa State Health Department
Washington, D.C
Department of Agriculture
Maryland
Allegany County
Allegany High School
Nebraska
Sullivan County Community College
Fallsburg
N.Y
Louisiana
Minnesota
New York
Atlanta
Georgia
Dade County
Fla
Joseph Bistowish
Nashville (Tenn
Navy recruits complete basic training and report to duties
Seaman Recruit Mark R. Bancroft USN age 19, son of Mrs Arnold Jones of Maine Street Kennebunkport, graduates after nine weeks at Naval Training Center Great Lakes. Airman Apprentice Wayne B. Taylor USN, son of Mr and Mrs Harvey W. Taylor of Alewife Road Kennebunk, reports for duty with Attack Squadron 174 at Naval Air Station Cecil Field Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark R. Bancroft
USN
Arnold Jones
Maine Street
Kennebunkport
Navy
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Wayne B. Taylor
Harvey W. Taylor
Alewive Road
Kennebunk
Naval Air Station Cecil Field
Fla
Fremont Club and Auxiliary Meet Tomorrow at Biddeford Hall
Members of the Fremont Club and Auxiliary will hold a business meeting at 8 p.m. tomorrow in the Alfred Street Biddeford club hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Mid Week Prayer and Choir Notes Across Local Churches
The text lists Thursday evening prayer meetings and choir rehearsals at multiple churches in Saco Biddeford Old Orchard Beach and Kennebunk. Activities include Bible Baptist 144 Ferry Road Saco Salvation Army 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Pentecostal Knights of Pythias Hall Kennebunk Junior and Senior choirs at United Church of Christ Biddeford and various church choirs with times from 3:15 p m to 7:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Baptist Church
Ferry Road
Saco
Salvation Armial
Union Ave
Old Orchard Beach
E. Terry Courtney
Knights of Pythias Hall
Main Street
Kennebunk
United Church of Christ (Congregational
Biddeford
School Street Methodist Church
Saco Police report thefts and accident incidents in town
The Saco Police Department reports a stolen 1962 white coupe belonging to Paul Trudeau found abandoned in Augusta. An accident on Ocean Park Road damaged a car owned by Muriel Ritz of Old Orchard Beach. A rash of petty thefts targets Christmas lights and decorations, with bulbs stolen from Connie Vadnais and a wreath missing from Mrs. John Armstrong. Spotlights broken at Edgar Simard and Atkinson residences.
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Saco
Paul Trudeau
Main St
Franklin Street
Augusta
Ocean Park Road
Muriel B. Ritz
Saco Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Connie Vadnais
High Street
John Armstrong
North St
Edgar Simard
Elm St
Atkinson
Two Fire Alarms Answered At Beach
Firemen responded to two alarms in Old Orchard Beach. A grass fire flared at McCallum's Trailer Park off Mayflower Drive, then a vacant house on 7 Randall Ave belonging to the Elizabeth Leslie estate burned on the back porch and siding. Firemen extinguished the blaze by 12:45 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Mayflower Drive
McCallum
Pine Park
Randall Ave
Elizabeth Leslie
Biddeford Municipal Offices Close for Long Weekend
Biddeford city offices including City Clerk Mayor and Tax Collector will close at noon Friday and reopen Tuesday at 9 am Citizens are urged to finish business before the closure The long weekend affects municipal operations in Biddeford Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Pauline Berry
Health Department Sees Staff Shortages From Flu Outbreak
The health department reports multiple staff absences due to illness as influenza cases rise, affecting daily operations and public health outreach efforts.
Portland Weather Clears With Colder Night Forecast
The Portland forecast calls for clear skies and a significant temperature drop tonight with lows in the 20s and teens in snowbound areas. Thursday will be fair with increasing cloudiness and highs from the mid 30s to mid 40s, colder in the north and warmer in the south.
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Portland
Weather Outlook for Northern New England and Massachusetts
The five day forecast shows above normal temperatures across northern New England, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Day highs from mid 40s in the south to upper 30s in the north, with night lows from upper 20s in the south to teens in the far north. Warmer Thursday, colder Sunday, and a rebound Monday. Precipitation expected over half an inch, mainly rain in the south and rain or snow in the north, around Friday or Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
U.S. Weather Bureau
New England
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Maine
Judge rules duress allowed suppression in envelope case
Judge Lessard ruled that Boudreau was under duress when the envelope was obtained after being escorted by a trooper. The motion to suppress liquor and other items seized from the Cue Stick Lounge was denied for Gauvin and Therrien, with a partial exception allowing return of 30 bottles as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald J. P. Gauvin
South St
Thacher Hotel
Lucien Therrien
Pool St
Therrien and Gauvin
Cyr
Morning Telegraph
Daniel G. Lilley
Lilley
Collection Days Will Be Changed In Biddeford Holidays
Esdras Goulet Biddeford street commissioner announces altered waste collection days due to holidays. Collections move to Saturday Dec 23 and Saturday Dec 10 with no pickups on Christmas or New Year’s days. Residents urged to avoid sidewalk litter during holidays. The piece also notes the first crude bicycle lacked pedals and was propelled by foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Esdras Goulet
Shop the easy way sell through want ads
Classifieds offer rapid sale options through concise listing spaces. Local merchants and individuals post goods for sale, including household items, electronics, and furniture, aiming for quick turnover and simple transactions.
Biddeford Approves Annual Administrative Assistant for Mayor
Biddeford City Council passes an ordinance to appoint an annual administrative assistant for the mayor. The role will handle duties now split among city offices, act as executive secretary to the Economic Development Commission, coordinate federal programs, and prepare budgets and reports. The salary is to be set by the council, likely five figures, and the appointee will have purchasing and reporting duties but not mayoral appointment powers. NATO notes on revised military threats are mentioned in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Leo R. Lemire
Economic Development Commission
Finance Committee
Auto Junk Yard Permit Issued in Kennebunk
Kennebunk officials granted a permit to Roger Camire for an auto junk yard in West Kennebunk after an earlier state inspection and approval by Police Chief Frank Stevens. No opposition was voiced at the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Roger Camire
Camire
Frank Stevens
Pentagon Plans Rotation Reduces US Ground Presence in West Germany
Beginning in April the 24th Infantry Division will rotate, with one brigade staying in Germany and two others plus four fighter squadrons returning yearly for maneuvers. The armored cavalry regiment at Ft. Lewis may deploy only in emergencies, leaving four Army divisions, two infantry and two armored cavalry regiments, plus the Berlin Brigade as the West German screening force.
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24Th Infantry Division
Germany
Armored Cavalry Regiment
Ft. Lewis
Wash
U.S
West Germany
Iron Curtain
East Bloc
Berlin
Johnson eyes Vietnam peace and party unity in remarks
President Johnson comments on Kennedy and McCarthy influence on the race while signaling possible re election plans. He urges Republicans to act for the country and defends 10 percent tax surcharge amid optimism for 1968 prosperity. He notes U S Europe policy progress and the Israel focus, seeking informal talks with the NLF and Thieu backed steps toward peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Kennedy
D-N.y
Eugene J. McCarthy
Minnesota
Johnson
Congress
U.S
Europe
Charles de Gaulle
Middle East
United States
Israel
Vietnam
J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Vance Hartke
D-Ind
William F. Ryan
D-N V
South Vietnam
Church Named In Smith Will In Biddeford
Probate Court records show Emily M. Smith of Biddeford appointing Foss Street Methodist Church to receive 143 837 54 dollars from the estate. Half of the residue 71918 77 dollars will be invested to fund repairs and the parsonage, the other half 71918 77 dollars to pay current expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Emily M. Smith
Biddeford
Foss Street Methodist
Food Supplies Rushed To Navajo Indians Amid Snow Crisis
Emergency food supplies are being rushed to the Navajo reservation as a new storm dumps heavy snow thousands are affected. Air Force rescue crews standby to ferry aid while officials seek disaster-area status to clear blocked roads and deliver more relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Window Rock
Ariz
Navajo Reservation
United States
Air Force
White House
Ralph Burns
Phoenix
Raymond Naai
Thomas Sembera
Santa Fe
N. M
Nakai
Flagstaff
Arizona
California
Porterville
Tulare
Miami
Bluebird Mine
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Navajo
Holmes
Bureau
New Mexico Welfare Department
Crown Point
Shiprock
N.M
Pacific Northwest
Rockies
Southwest
Montana
Dillon
Mont
Washington
Oregon Coast
Portland
Colorado
Wyoming
Nebrasa
Augusta
Charleston
S.C
Christmas Schedule at Christ and Trinity Churches
Rev. Gerald E. Burtt announces Advent and Christmas services at Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford and Trinity Church. Regular Eucharists, midnight mass with organ recital, and a Christmas Day service are planned, plus a December 27 young adults dinner dance at Trinity Parish House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald E. Burtt
Christ Episcopal Church
Biddeford
Yes
Trinity Episcopal Church
Aco
Trinity Church
Christ Church
Wayne D. Whitney
Hearly Willan
Saco
Father Burtt
Episcopal
Trinity Parish
Town Boards Study Budget In Kennebunk
Preliminary study of the 1968 municipal general government budget was presented at a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the town Budget Board. Town Manager Earle D. Hardy outlined department needs and current year expenditures, noting non-recurrent items such as a $30,000 sea wall replacement at Gooch's Beach and removal of over 300 Dutch Elm infected trees. Hardy, who will leave for Meredith, N H, said he would aid in drafting the budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Board of Selectmen
Town Budget Board
Earle D. Hardy
Hardy
Meredith
N.H
Mint Boars
Gooch's Beach
Surgeon Starzl’s kidney transplant patients show tissue rejection
Botha said in a report that American surgeon Dr. T E Starzl faced similar rejection in kidney transplants. Most Starzl treated patients at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Denver survived after about two weeks of illness as their own tissue was attacked by the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.E. Starzl
Botha
Starzl
Veterans Administration Hospital
Denver
Colo
First aardvark born in American zoo survives birth
The Sept 24 birth marks the first aardvark to survive in captivity in the United States and the world’s first. A name contest began in October with entries from three dozen states and Iceland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iceland
Aardvark Naming Contest Narrows to 35 Names
Crandon Park in Miami announces 1,346 proposed names for the baby aardvark have been narrowed to 35. A secret showdown session will decide the winner this week, ending the suspense before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Crandon Park
Zoo
Life Insurance Plans Tailored for All Ages
A brief notice urges readers to call for life insurance plans designed to fit both young and old. It emphasizes customizable coverage and accessible options for families seeking reliable protection.
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Mrs
Sadie Meikle
Cub
Emond
Funeral Home
Frank X. Emond
J. P. Conroy
Memoriam
Wilfred Dubois
Erusiizlys
S Church
Biddeford Foss Street Methodist Church
South Biddeford Methodist Church
Foss Street
Crusader
Advent Christian Church
Hill and
Chapel Streets
Saco Police
Wichita Falls
Tex
J. J. Curry
Rians
Ft. Knox
Health Department
Elwyn T. Smilie
Summer St
Smilie
John T. Pond
Dover
N. H
Pond
Dianna Dow
Victoria Smilie
Rebecca Dow
NATO
Belgium
Pentagon
Thieu
NLF
Hanoi
Smith
Westland Shoe Corp
Smith St
Biddeford, Maine
Robert L. Mathieu
Metropolitan Life
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