Death of Juliette P. Laferte at 69 in Augusta hospital
Mrs Juliette P Laferte 69 of 6 Olympia Ave Old Orchard Beach died after a long illness in an Augusta hospital. Born Sept 6 1899 in Biddeford she lived here 36 years. Widow Ovila Laferte survives with five sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St Margaret s Church Monday at 9 am with burial in St Joseph s Biddeford. Friends may call at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home Portland Ave tomorrow and Sunday 2–4 and 7–9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Juliette P. Laferte
Olympia Ave
Augusta
Biddeford
Francoise and
Philomene ( Jaron) Pelletier
Canada
St. Margaret's Church
Ladies
St. Joseph's
Portland Ave
Death of Ernest C Hatch in Saco area
Ernest C Hatch 84 of 122 Pleasant Street Saco died this morning in a Biddeford hospital. Funeral arrangements by Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest C. Hatch
Pleasant St
Saco
Biddeford
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring St
Local Knights to Pray for Mrs Mininni at Central Home
Members of the Third and Fourth Degrees of the Luke E Hart Sentios of General Home at 291 Alfred Street Biddeford will say prayers for Mrs Therese Mininni wife of a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke E. Hart
Gentral Home
Alfred St
Biddeford
Therese Mininni
Maddix Survivor Found in Mojave Woman Dies at 80
Mrs. Amy S. Maddix, 80, of Mojave California, died Wednesday in Mojave. She is survived by one sister, Hannah S. Pierce of Kennebunk, Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maddix
Amy S. Maddix
Mojave
Calif
Hannah S. Pierce
Kennebunk
Annette Charter Group Paid Tribute in Saco Meeting
Charter members of Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Saco attended a meeting at Masonic Hall where Worthy Matron Virgad Dox and Worthy Patron Kenneth Johnson presided and presented gifts. Invitations were issued for future chapters events on Jan 7 and Jan 15 with listed guests invited as guests. A Christmas party followed with gifts and refreshments hosted by Audrey Fogg and committee. The article notes 13 strings on the koto, a Japanese instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star of
Saco
Ae Ceworthy
Dox
Kenneth Johnson
Madonna Chapter
Kennebunk
Agnes Towle
Ethel Whitten
Marion Batchelder
Maryalice Braley
Clover Chapter
Sanford
Virginia Maddox
Audrey Fogg
Gorillas Compared to Humans in Age Equivalence
A 22-year-old gorilla is approximately equivalent in age to a 70-year-old man. The comparison highlights how gorilla aging correlates with human aging, illustrating differences in lifespan and development between species.
Obituary Notice for Funeral Directors Emond and Shumway
Emond's Funeral Home and Shumway Funeral Service list contact numbers and director names Frank X. Emond J P Conroy and Philip H. Gross Sr. as directors. The text notes local funeral service firms with addresses and phone lines for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. P Conroy
Shumway Funeral Service
Sq Street
Philip H. Gross Sr
Samuel Raymond 76 Biddeford machinist dies after long illness
Samuel Raymond of 238 Elm Street Biddeford dies in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born October 27 1892 in St Agathe he worked as a machinist in New Britain Connecticut retiring about ten years ago. He is survived by his widow five daughters three sons fifteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services set for Monday at 9 am at St Andre’s Church Biddeford with calling hours at Sansoucy Funeral Home tonight and tomorrow and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Raymond
Elm St
Biddeford
St. Agathe
Gilbert and
Osithee Ouellette Raymond
New Britain
Lucille Cyr
Saco
Angela Gregoire
Armand
Simon
West Enfield
Roland
St. Andre’s Church
Sansoucy Funeral Home
Stone St
Past Presidents of Camp Ellis Unit Honored at Christmas Party
Past presidents of the Camp Ellis Firemen's Auxiliary were honored at the annual Christmas party at the fire station. Guests included Mrs. Theresa Pendleton and others. A children's party is planned for 2 p.m. at the station. Installation of officers will occur at the January 2 meeting. A baked ham supper preceded the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campus Firemen’s Auxiliary
Jeannine Pendleton
Theresa Pendleton
Mary Pendleton
Laura Robbins
Marjorie Pendleton
Cynthia Lemay
Lillian Morris
Morris
Patriicila Nadeau
Elinor Emerson
Pauline Penny
Dorothy Abbott
Snowshoers Convention Discussed by Biddeford Club
The National Convention of Snowshoers plans were outlined by the Le Voltigeur Snowshoe Club committee in Biddeford. Albert Cote of Lewiston and Arthur Raymond, convention advisers, will visit tomorrow afternoon to sign contracts with local officials. The next meeting is set for Tuesday January 7 at the South Street clubrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Voltigeur
South Street
Biddeford
Adelbert Huot
Albert Cote
le Montagnard Club
Lewiston
American Snowshoe Union
Cote
Arthur Raymond
Funeral services for Harry B. Melikian announced
Harry B. Melikian, 74, of 24 Spring St. Saco, will have funeral services Saturday morning at 7 00 from Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St. Saco. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford. Friends may call Friday evening 7 to 9. Arrangements by Shumway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melikian
Harry B
Spring St
Saco
Shumway Funeral Home
Woodlawn
Biddeford
Philip H. Gross Sr
Card of Thanks From Matthew Moulen
I thank friends neighbors and silscees for the lovely cards and many nesses during my illness. Grateful for care from Dr Woelfahrt Dr Johnston Dr O Sullivan and nurses at Webber Hospital and the Biddeford School Department for their many sses. Matthew Moulen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woelfahrt
Johnston
O'Sullivan
Mer
Webber Hospital
Biddeford
Matthew Moulen
Linda Po Patient at Webber Hospital
Linda Po of 20 Alfred Street Biddeford is listed as a medical patient at Webber Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Po
Alfred St
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Women’s Society Meets At Beach for Christmas Lunch
The Women’s Society of Christian Service at Old Orchard Beach gathered Thursday in the church vestry for a noon Christmas pot luck lunch, gift exchange, and program. Mrs. Louise King led the luncheon with assistants, candles and favors prepared, Rev. Norman Catir delivered the invocation, and gifts were handed out with Mrs. Catir and Mrs. Gertrude Leonard assisting. A brief business meeting approved a mortgage payment and discussed vestry renovations. next gathering set for Jan 16 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Anna Anderson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Women’s Society of Christian Service
United Methodist Church
Louise King
Fern McDonald
Emily Hallett
King
Norman Catir
Mr. Catir
Catir
Gertrude Leonard
Mattie Bliss
Ethel Ritchie
Cati
Anna Anderson
Ritchie
Gertrude Wight
Florence Benson
Fremont Club Plans New Year Party and Installations
Fremont Club and Auxiliary members met on Alfred Street to finalize plans for the annual New Year’s party and a Jan 4 installation of officers. Reservations are to be made through co chairmen Mr and Mrs Roland Bergeron. New members Mr and Mrs Richard Guay and Mr and Mrs Roger Gobeil were welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Roland Bergeron
Cochairmen
Richard Guay
Roger Gobeil
Area Schools Will Present Annual Christmas Concert
Thornton Academy in Saco and St. Louis Regional High School Biddeford will present a Christmas concert tonight at 8 in Linnell Gymnasium Saco. Marcel Drapeau and Lawrence Woodward will direct traditional carols folk songs spirituals and religious music. The Madrigal Choir and the St. Louis Folk Group will perform with a finale The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Tickets at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Academy
Saco
St. Louis
Biddeford
Linnell Gymnasium
Marcel Drapeau
Biddeford School
Lawrence Woodward
Thornton
Thornton Academy Madrigal Choir
Lee Quimby
Annual Party At Wardwell Home In Saco
The Board of Managers of Wardwell Home held its annual Christmas party yesterday afternoon at the Wardwell Home on Middle Street in Saco. A program featured group singing and a solo by Mrs. Mae Rennell with accompaniment by Mrs. John Jordan. Gifts were distributed from a decorated tree and refreshments were arranged by board members Mrs. Janet Fender son and Mrs. Ruth Moore, with other board members listed including Mrs. Stephanie Utler, Mrs. Susan Zink, Mrs. Law, Mrs. Dorothy Bowie, Mrs. Elizabeth White, Miss Marion Lowell, Miss Dorothy Staples, and Mrs. Mina Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Managers
Wardwell
Middle Street
Saco
Mae Rennell
John Jordan
Law
Dorothy Bowie
Elizabeth White
Marion Lowell
Dorothy Staples
Mina Wright
Portland Weather: Snow Flurries and Cloudy Night
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions in Portland with light snow or flurries tonight and lows in the 20s. Saturday should be mostly cloudy with flurries possible in the north and no significant temperature changes in the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Looking Ahead At Weather Northern New England and RI forecast
The five day outlook for northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island shows seasonally normal temperatures. Daytime highs range from the middle to upper 20s in the north to the upper 30s in the south. Nighttime lows run 5 to 15 degrees north and 15 to 25 degrees south. Brief cold spell Saturday with warmer days Sunday and Monday and a colder Tuesday. Precipitation totals exceed half an inch, with rain in the south and rain or snow in the north around Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
AOH Auxiliary Christmas Party Held in Biddeford Hall
AOH Auxiliary members gathered at their Main and Elm Street hall in Biddeford for a Christmas party. Miss Helen Murphy served as mistress of ceremonies. Miss Mary Fearon spoke about the Feed a Family Project and a donation to Miss Margaret Murphy R. N. of the Biddeford Public Health Association was announced. Get-well cards were signed for Miss Elizabeth Seidel and Mrs. Fillmore Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Hiontheothoahele
Main Street
Elm Street
Biddeford
Helen Murphy
Mary Fearon
Margaret Murphy R. N
Publc Health Association
Evelyn Bois
Kay Mo
Elizabeth Seidel
Fillmore Harris
Thornton Academy Debate Team Heads to Regional Meet
The Debate Club from Thornton Academy will compete in a regional meet at Portland High School with Mark Johnston Sue Stevens Koutoulakos and Sue Smith in the novice division. The team comes on strong after the affirmative section went undefeated at St Dominic's Invitational and Bowdoin College debaters Sally Snow and Brian Rice earned certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Academy
Portland High School
Mark Johnston
Sue Stevens
Koutoulakos
Sue Smith
St. Dominic's
Lewiston
Thornton
Bowdoin College
Sally Snow
Brian Rice
Bowdoin Forum
Christmas Carols Night Led by Miss Murphy and Guests
Group singing featured Miss Murphy with solos by Mrs Rita Reilly Mrs Irene Roy Mrs Jeannette Letourneau Mrs Helen Dutcher and Miss Johanna Lynch. Eileen O Rourke led specialties and was pianist. Awards to Chenards Miniutti Dutcher and Lane among others. Gift presented to Julia Benoit president on behalf of the auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Murphy
Rita Reilly
Irene Roy
Jeannette Letourneau
Helen Dutcher
Johanna Lynch
Eileen O'Rourke
Cecila Descoteaux
Miss O'Rourke
Shelia Chenard
Claire Chenard
Ana Miniutti
Oe Dutcher Ars
Specia
Ee Anne Hector
Emily A Es
Anna Cue Simonne Lane
Gloria Girard
Julia Benoit
Stock Market Opens Higher As Edges Up At Start
New York AP reports a gap opening with Continental Corp up 1.44 points to 65.76, Chrysler rising 1 point to 59. and Kennecott up 2 to 50. General Hoist fell 1 to 44 while American Motors held at 13. Allied Chemical gained 0.44 to 35 and National Steel rose 0.44 to 48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Continental Corp
Chrysler
Procter & Gamble
Kennecott
General Hoist
American Motors
Allied Chemical
National Steel
York County Law Group Elects Officers at Elms Restaurant
The York County Law Enforcement Association elected officers including Chief Albert Moulton as president. Frank White named first vice president, Carl Wittum second vice president, Edmund Cashen secretary, and Nicholas Innis treasurer. Pistol Match awards went to Detective Joe Roy and others from Sanford. New members joined from Sanford and nearby towns. Next meeting planned for Jan 22 with Ladies Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Roy
Jackie Butler
Fred Graves
Sanford
George Beatey
Norman Paul
Danny Stanley
George A. Moore
Kennebunk
Harles Wood
York Harbor
Theodore Carouette Sr
Biddeford
Philip Cote
Sandra Gagnon
Norbert Sevigny
Edward Harrison
Roer Perron
William Nutterwald Carter
Gary Chapman Gordon Smith
Lionel Lamonstagne
Robert Gerry
Frederick Greaves
Maurice Quellette
Albert Moulton
York
Richard Rouleau
Wells
William Holman
Olice
50-Plus Club Celebrates Its First Birthday
Kennebunk opens its 50-Plus Club anniversary with an open house at the Webhannet Woman's Clubhouse. President Viola Lee thanks organizers Mary Millner and members for a year of service, noting 14 cards sent to convalescent homes, hospitals, and private houses. Local residents from Sanford, Saco, South Berwick, Acton, Alfred, Kennebunk, and Kennebunkport attend. Christmas readings, songs, and performances mark the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Webhannet Woman's Club
Viola Lee
Mary Millner
Detroit City
Hartley Stewart
Kennebunk Club
Kline
E.G. Ward
Kennebunk Baptist Church
St. Peter At the Gate
Mary Burbank
South Ber
Allen Kline
Sylvia
His Majesty the Baby
Hartley Steward
Bethlehem
Mrs. Kline
Burleigh
Arundel Order of Rainbow
Misses Zoleen McPherres
Pam Dinsmore
Marsha Hubbard
Betsy LeBarge
Kathy Greeke
Sharon Littlefield
Itar Shibles
Iss Shirley M. Bessey
County Council
Alfred
Sanford
Saco
South Berwick
Acton
Kennebunkport
Emma Hatch
Frances Burleigh
Alice Gibson
Louise Whitten
Elizabeth D’ascanio
Rivers Orient East and West Across Continents
General direction notes show the Amazon and Yangtze Kiang rivers flow toward the east and toward the west, framing a broad geographic pattern across two major river systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amazon
Yangtze
Kiang Rivers
Liquor and Juveniles Classified Ad Brief
Classy want ad notes liquor sales to juveniles under scrutiny. Local shop uses journal classified format to showcase items for sale and public notices. Authorities warn against underage purchases and emphasize compliance with existing laws.
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Camp Ellis
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John Gamach
Linda Munford
Julie Bogdahn
Robin Collard
Spencer Trask
Lauren Chenard
Snes
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Luke E. Hart Council
Knights of Columbus
Pearl Boynton
Elizabeth Dineen
R. N
Mary Brady
Albert Colpitts
William Lee
Jere Guiney
Francis Mogan
Ann Gallagher
Charles Gallagher
Christine Feeney
Alice Hobbins
Patrick Loan
Alma Chenard
Joan Cloutier
Eleanor Cadorette
Margaret Donald
Rita Dunton
Rita Nadeau
Eleanor Moan
Annette Addorio
Ohn Barrett
Margaret Dansereau
Hazel Neary
Elizabeth Kenneally
York County Law Group
Oz-Land
Fairfield School
Mildred Bryant
Steven Gadbois
Tin Man
Patricia Gagnon
Randy Hill
Lion
Craig Pendleton
Scarecrow
Mary-Jo Zello
Dorothy
David Monder
Santa Claus
Mark Hanson
Toto
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