Local Personal Notices and University Honors Snapshot
Readers note several personal and academic items from Maine towns. Surgical patients include John Lonsdale at Maine Medical Center and George H. Berube at the same Portland hospital, with Doris Guay at Webber Hospital in Biddeford and Stephanie Sparkowich in Saco. Navy man Marshall L. Hubbard serves aboard the USS Enterprise off Vietnam. University of Maine activities feature public speaking preliminaries in Orono with Yates and Dubois among participants and eight finalists chosen from undergraduates. An UMaine College of Education honors dinner January 5 in West Commons will recognize 129 honor students with a 3.0 GPA or Dean’s List status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lonsdale
Elm St
Saco
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Doris Guay
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Stephanie Sparkowich
Chapel St
Beane
Nott Street
George H. Berube
Common St
Marshall L
York County Area
University of Maine College of Education
West Commons
Normand Beliveau
Diane Camire
Charlotte Dupont
Vivian Marcotte
Richard Farnsworth Jr
Kennebunk
Biddeford High School to Host A H S Meeting
The Biddeford Athletic Association will hold a special meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Biddeford High School cafeteria to discuss upcoming athletic matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford Athletic Association
Biddeford High School
Church notes outline midweek services across southern Maine
A weekly schedule lists Bible studies prayer services and choir rehearsals at Faith Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach Christ Church Kennebunk Trinity Episcopal Saco St. Monica Kennebunk and others. Also features prayer meetings Advent Christian Biddeford Community Bible Study Ogunquit Baptist and Village Baptist Kennebunkport with times set for Wednesday evenings and related activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith Tabernacle
Pentacostal Church
Atlantic Avenue
Third Street
Old Orchard Beach
Biddeford
Advent Christian Church
Kennebunk Lower Village
Ogunquit Baptist
Shore Road
Kennebunkport
Prayers Held For Ernest Simoneau At Funeral Home
Members of Our Lady of Fatima Circle will meet at 7 15 tonight in Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford to say prayers for Ernest Simoneau husband of a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Fatima
Daughters of Isabella
Bolduc Funeral Home
Ernest Simoneau
Funeral rites for Mrs. Alice Boivin held in Biddeford
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Boivin of 345 Main St. Biddeford were held Monday at 9 30 a.m. at St Joseph Church Biddeford with a solemn requiem high mass by Rt Rev Msgr Elie Hevey and priests Sylvia Levesque Roger Labrecque. Burial followed at St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Boivin
Main St
Biddeford
St. Joseph’s Church
Elie Hevey
Sylvia Levesque
Roger Labrecque
Diana Rousselle
Ste
Funeral Services for Jean Paul Lariviere
Funeral services were held Monday at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church for Jean Paul Lariviere of Auburn who died in an accident at Litch Field. Rev. Joseph Carrier led a Requiem High Mass with church choir. burial followed at St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Rev. Gerard Bouchard. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs Cecil Treadwell Cathy Treadwell Sharon Treadwell Gilbert Michaud Laurette Lariviere Russell Annance Robert Neault and Mrs Earl Hedden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Paul Lariviere
Auburn
Litchfield
Notre Dame
Lourdes
Saco
Joseph Carrier
Eva Carrier
Louis Leroux
Joseph Loranger
Herve Dubreuil
Roland Hevey
Alec Bineau
Henri Renouf
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Biddeford
Gerard Bouchard
Notre Dame de Lourdes Church
Cecil Tread Well
Cathy Treadwell
Sharon Treadwell
iGilbert Michaud
Laurette Lariviere
Norway
Russell Annance
Brockton
Mass
Robert Neault
iPortland
Earl Hebdon
Buffalo
N.Y
Funeral rites for William Laroche held at St. Andre's
Funeral services for William Laroche of 126 Cleaves Street Biddeford were conducted at St. Andre's Church. A solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated with Father Bernand Nicknair as deacon and Father Germain Bureau as sub deacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Laroche
Cleaves St
Biddeford
St. Andre’s Church
Aime Giguere
Bernand Nicknair
Germain Bureau
Charles Proulx
Laura Proulx
Sacred Heart League
al Ibert Nolette
Henri Bourque
Edmond Neault
Edgar Cabana
William Bisson
Aime Desrosiers
Ste. Theresa l
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Father Nicknair
Extension Sought For Youth Corps in Saco
The Neighborhood Youth program in Saco seeks another extension, says Schools Superintendent Bernard C. Forbush. Plans for the winter program are in Washington while Program Director William Farrington checks progress this weekend. The current summer extension expires December 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Bernard C. Forbush
Washington
William Farrington
Forbush
Douglas Benway Is Honored At Party
Douglas Benway celebrated his fourth birthday with a party at his Fort Hill Avenue home. Games and prizes entertained attendees including Christoper Smith and Nora Hickey as well as relatives from Hawaii Bridgton and Old Orchard Beach. The gift-giving aunt Lena Wharff and relatives helped host with Gerry Timmins and Lynda Smith assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Douglas Benway
Fort Hill Avenue
Fee Severns
Santa Claus
Christopher Smith
Ricky Bryan
Mark
Lynn Kelley
Nora Hickey
Michelle Beaudoin
Cary
Kathryn Briggs
Joyce Byran
Robin Morse
Deborah Smith
Diana Morse
Robin Byran
Kelly
Donna Travers
Douglas
Hawaii
Bridgton
Lena Wharff
Kansas honors 596 degree completers including Irene Viahakos
Irene J. Viahakos of 92 Summer St. Saco Maine earned a Master of Arts degree as part of the University of Kansas 1965 commencement with 595 other graduates noted among the total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kan
University of Kansas
Irene J. Viahakos
Summer St
Saco
Maine
Southard Dies in Bangor War Hero at 89
William F. E. Southard of Bangor a retired brigadier general died Monday at Togus hospital at age 89 He served 23 years in the Maine National Guard and U S Army and earned the Silver Star Distinguished Service Cross Cross de Guerre and Legion of Honor He was a past state commander of the Maine Department American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southard
Bangor
William FE Southard
Togus
Maine National Guard
U.S. Army
Maine Department
American Legion
Ship bells ring every half hour in old sailing days
The ship bells ring every half hour, a practice rooted in sailing days when helmsmen were changed at regular intervals.
Portland Weather Tonight and Wednesday Outlook
Tonight continues fair and cold with temperatures near zero or slightly below. Winds diminish to light and variable. Wednesday looks mostly sunny and not quite so cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
General Strike Threat Fading in Dominican Republic
In Santo Domingo the general strike to oust military leaders faded as workers returned amid an investigation into the Santiago fighting led by President Hector Garcia-Godoy. Banks and many firms reopened. U.S. and Brazilian Peace Force reinforced to quell unrest after the Sunday clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Hector Garcia-Godoy
Santiago
Ised Garcia-Godoy
U.S
Inter-Ameri
Can
Col
Juan Maria Lora Fernandez
Fire devastates Yonkers community center killing nine youths
A fire at a Yonkers Jewish community center on Chanukah night killed nine children aged 7 to 11 and three adults. Lucille Sacks died after reentering to save others. other victims included Richard Konoshima and Kimiko Konoshima. Dozens were injured as residents and nuns helped rescue children from upper floors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers
N.Y
New York
Lucille Sacks
Sandra
Sacks
Richard Konoshima
Kimiko
Sunset Green
Ray Cohen
William F. Polson
Yonkers Business Center
Gauthier Seeks Maine House Seat in Special Election
Former State Rep. Roland A. Gauthier will run to fill the vacated Maine House seat of Louis J. Bernard in a January 11 special election. He was nominated by Democrats to oppose GOP choice Mrs. James R. Dewey, who was named for the seat after Bernard resigned.
Titan 3 Launch Aims For Unmanned Satellite Mission
Titan 3 liftoff featured solid-fuel motors attached to a liquid core as a 500 foot flame trail roared upward. The unmanned mission planned six hours to deploy four satellites and required over 150 separate events to complete and adjust its course three times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
Titan 3
New Call to Duty Echoes as Bells Ring
Rousing bells toll to summon the new man to duty signaling a formal call to service or duty in a ceremonial or civic context.
Forecasters Of Winter Give Contrasting Tales
A Maine meeting with state mental health planner John Leet and statistician Robert Pendleton discussed plans for a southern Maine York County community mental health center. Federal funds could cover centralized services, with a site proposed for Biddeford Saco and integration with a local hospital. The center would offer inpatient and outpatient care, 24 hour emergency access, day care, rehab, and staff to coordinate community services. A formation committee was suggested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Leet
Robert Pendleton
Bureau of Mental Healtth
Augusta
Joseph A. Plamondon
Leet
Maine
York County
Biddeford - Saco
Plamondon
L A
John Roberts Inc Party for Employees at AMVETS Hall
A Christmas party for John Roberts Inc employees was held at the AMVETS Hall on Spring Street in Saco. The event was sponsored jointly by Amalgamated Clothing Workers Local 667A and the firm owners Patsy, John and Robert Picariello of Boston, with numerous attendees listed including Carmen D Amico and Theodore Sopliwenko.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amvets Hall
Spring Street
Saco
John Roberts Inc
Smith Street
Biddeford
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Neidermey
Rachel LaBranche
Louise Har‘pootlian
Cal
George Harpootlian
Helen M. Strout
Maxine Varney
Edna ‘Babeau
Stewart
Harold B. Strout
Wesley Varney
Irene Boissonneault
Priscilla Roy
Beverly Sargent
Armand Nichols
Gabrielle Cadorette
Germaine Souliere
Maxine Koslowski
Florence Desmarais
Irene Turcotte
Mary‘rice Corbeil
Lea Cadorrette
Henry Hammel
Alice Laverriere
Henry Hebert
Oil Spill Closes Main Street After Tanker Rollover
A tank truck overturned after hitting a sports car in South Portland on Monday night spilling between 5000 and 6000 gallons of oil and kerosene. Fire crews contained the spill without injuries and the area was cleaned up with no serious harm reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Portland
Main Street
Notable Nuptial Notice Names Readings
The notice lists Mrs. P. A. Picard and Mr. J with Mrs. Armand LaMontagne among those recorded for the event as part of a marriage or household listing in the public notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Picard
Armand LaMontagne
Local Circle Holds Yuletide Party at St John’s Hall
About 200 members of Our Lady of Fatima Circle and Daughters of Isabella gathered at St John’s Hall on Adams Street for a Christmas party directed by Regent Mrs Beranger Millette. Gifts were exchanged, a Santa Claus distributed a gift to Millette, and food baskets were assembled for area residents. Music by Muriel’s Orchestra and dancing followed a luncheon, with committee members listed and a meeting set for December 27 at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Fatima
Daughters of Isabella
St. John’s Hall
Adams Street
Biddeford
Wystery Sisters
Beranger Millette
Rachel Labbe
Millette
Muriel
Mrs. Millette
Marie Anne Berube
Laura Boissonneault
Emelia Bolduc
Adele Grenier
Eugenie Guay
Adrienne Guay
Georgianna Guay
Bernadette
Guerrette
Alta Guilbert
Marie Rose Henaire
Pauline Henri
Circuit Assembly Set for Jan in Lawrence Mass
Representatives from Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts join 17 groups for a Jehovah's Witnesses circuit assembly January 14 to 16 at Lawrence High School gymnasium Lawrence Mass Nearly 1 000 ministers from Massachusetts Circuit No Four expected to attend with theme Increasing Our Praise To Jehovah Psalm 145 3 Bible lectures skits demonstrations and activities for all ages including children Sessions open to public January 16 at 3 p m will feature a Bible lecture by Charles W Henry and George DeWald Brunswick convention managers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Congregation of
Jehovah's Witnesses
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Circuit Assembly
Lawrence High School
Lawrence
Mass
Carmen L. Coup
Saco
Coup
Biddeford
Scarborough
Old Orchard Beach
Charles W. Henry
George DeWald
Brunswick
Biddeford Firemen Use Booster Lines
Biddeford firefighters used two booster lines yesterday to quell a blaze near a chimney at the Biddeford Fire Shop 15 Elm St Biddeford. The blaze started as a chimney setting a timber on fire in a two story brick building owned by Gerald A Slosberg manager of the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Elm St
Gerald A. Slosberg
Viet Cong Pushes Discontent to Undermine Saigon Regime
A Moscow backed assessment notes Viet Cong operatives aim to mobilize urban discontent in South Vietnam, urging strikes on wages and conscription resistance. It cites 160,000 desertions among new recruits, while Liberation Front advises youths to arm themselves and resist drafting. The strategy seeks to destabilize Saigon and sow U.S. fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viet Cong
South
Viet Nam
Saigon
The
Liberation Front
United States
Staples Post and Auxiliary Holiday Social Recalls Santa Visit
C. Fayette Staples Post and Auxiliary American Legion held a joint Christmas Social at the Legion Hall on School Street with singing dancing and a Santa visit. A children’s party followed on Sunday with slides from Commander George Skillin Santa handing out toys and refreshments. A meeting for Staples Post is planned for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. with supper at 6:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Paul Remillard
Gertrude L’heureux
Joseph Cyr
Rose Fournier
Clinton Presley
Richard Doe
Ernest Buffum
Robert Bass
Ronald Melancon
Simone Remillard
C. Fayette Staples Post
Auxiliary
American Legion
Legion Hall
George Skillin
Santa Claus
Donald Jones
Dorothy McGee
Nancy
Sandra
Mark
Lynn McGee
Wayne
Donald
Robert
Garry Coreau
Roger
Terry Remillard
Joseph Presley Jr
Billy
Michael Presley
Garey L’heureux
Barbara Jeanne
Joyce L'Heureux
Catherine Buffum
Bruce
Connie
Robin Brousseau
Evelyn
Mary
Anna Presley
Carl Bernard
Garry
Charles
Timmy
Pam Clemens
Normand
Jackie
Carol Clemens
James
Bonnie White
Danny
Deborah
Rodney Violette
David Morrow
Laurie Ann
Linda
Lee Ann Pettengill
Pamela Gilbert
Sharon Hayes
Dennis
Cathy
Dolores Bolduc
Lynne
Thomas Croteau
Emile Lemire
Everett White
Richard White
Winfred Coteau
Gerard Croteau
Esther Gilbert
Alcide Bolduc
Frederick Hayes
James Clemens
Oliva Lariviere
Aime Violette
Therese Melancon
Rita Presley
Gertrude L'Heureux
C. Fayette Staples
Children Ready To Quit Beach School
Fire officials said the Federal School on Saco Avenue evacuated at 8 35 a m when a fluorescent light short circuited. After disconnecting the faulty switch the all clear was given and children returned to classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
School Vacation Begins for Laco and Old Orchard Beach
Schools in Laco and Old Orchard Beach reopen Monday January 3 1966 after holiday recess Superintendent Bernard C Forbush announced today The 12 day vacation starts at noon with students grabbing coats and hats and heading to school after recess ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laco
Old Orchard Beach
Bernard C. Forbush
Exists
Local Papers to Be Sent to Servicemen in Viet Nam
In a nationwide plan called Operation Hometown Newspaper, 14 000 American Legion Auxiliary units will provide free hometown newspapers for servicemen in Viet Nam. Maine units led by Catherine Ambrose request cooperation. subscriptions are on request only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk — American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Maine
National American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Defense
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Viet Nam
Pacific
Stars and Stripes
Catherine Ambrose
Thunderbirds Plan Shared Armory Show At Saco
Thunderbirds announce a joint exhibit theme for the Saco Exposition at the Saco Armory. Fred Clarke becomes a new member under Patrol Leader Robert Ouellette as Richard Ouellette leads prayers and roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thunderbird Patrol
Wakefield Avenue
Saco
Fred Clarke
Richard Ouellette
Robert Ouellette
Saco Exposition
Saco Armory
Albert Ouellette
Clarke
Bankruptcy filing in Portland by John B. Paul
A wage earner plan was filed in U.S. District Court in Portland by John B. Paul a Biddeford truck driver. He lists liabilities of 3113 dollars and assets of 808 dollars of which 200 dollars is exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
U.S
John B. Paul
Biddeford
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Evua ES
Goodwins Mills Methodist Church
Lyman
Christ Church
Dane Street
Christ Episcopal Church
Trinity Episcopal Church
St. Monica’s Catholic Church
United Church of Christ
Chapel Street
Christian Science Society
Winter Street
Lyman First Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Full Gospel
Route 9
Wells
Board‘of Trustees
Sico United
Alice Bolvin
Memoriam
Walter Wilcox
Dorothy B. Tarbox
Gauthier
Titan
Area Mental Health Center
Jerry Buck
Associated Press
Miami
Venus
Colorado
New Mexico
Upper
New England
California
Ham
Charlton
George Casabonne
George
Casabonne
Mathen Kyritsis
Waukegan
Tll
Midwest
Kyritsis
Louis Rubin
Richmond
Crab Orchard
Tenn
Helen Lane
Crossville Chronicle
Ihor
Tennessee
Cumberland Plateau
Indianapolis News
AP Tass
NOT & Loan
FALE
Atlantic Associates
Pesan
Thunderbirds
Sunshine
Beachway Market
Beach Street
Saco Call
Poinsettias
Flower Majestic
H Biddeford
Lambert St
Alfred St
Remipey
Keersake
Youland
Jewelry
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