People in brief after holiday travel and funerals
Miss Pearl Mason returns to 42 Ferry Road Saco from a Saco nursing home. Attending the funeral of Miss Elisa Sicard 51 Mason Street Biddeford were Mr and Mrs James Hebert of Nashua New Hampshire. Chester Caton of Dayton re entered Notre Dame Hospital Biddeford for medical treatment. Mr and Mrs Wilfrid J Fortier of 71 Bacon Street Biddeford attend a one day income tax institute in Portsmouth New Hampshire. James Throumoulos University of Maine senior spends holiday at home 41 Graham Street Biddeford. Dr and Mrs Paul C Vouras return to Cambridge Massachusetts after Christmas weekend at 41 Graham Street Biddeford. Mrs John Matley 53 State Street Biddeford returns home after funeral of Mrs Edward Matley Fitchburg Massachusetts wife of former Biddeford resident. Roger E Labonte US Army son of Mr and Mrs Camille Labonte 697 South Street Biddeford spending holiday leave at home. stationed in Bamberg Germany to be transferred to Ft Belvoir Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Mason
Ferry Road
Saco
Elisa Sicard
Mason St
Biddeford
James Hebert
Nashua
N.H
Chester Caton
Dayton
Notre Dame Hospital
Wilfrid J. Fortier
Bacon St
Portsmouth
Edward Matley
Fitchburg
Mass
Pfe
Roger E. Labonte
U.S. Army
Camille Labonte
South St
Bamberg
Germany
Ft. Belvoir
Church notes outline weekly services and rehearsals
Choir rehearsals at School Street Methodist Church Saco occur Thursdays with Junior at 3 15 p m and Senior at 7 p m. Mid week prayer at Bible Baptist Saco at 7 30 p m. Prayer and Bible study at First Baptist Old Orchard Beach at 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting at First Assembly of God Saco Ahtepa home 22 Pleasant St at 7 30 p m. Christmas Eve Family Service at United Church of Christ Biddeford Friday at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Street Methodist Church
Saco
Bible Baptist Church
Ferry Road
First Baptist Church
Ocean Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
First Assembly of Coo
Ahtepa
Pleasant Street
United Church of Christ (Congregational
Biddeford
Market Gains Narrow Mixed in Early New York Trading
Stocks edged higher on a broad advance led by steels and rails while aircraft shares fell. The Dow rose 3.89 to 961.85 and the 60 member AMEX gained over a point as RCA posted a 1965 earnings gain and aviation names fluctuated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Stock Market Advance
New York Central and Pennsylvania Railroad
Wall Street Journal
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
RCA
Associated Press
Dow Jones
United
Eastern
Douglas
General Dynamics
Boeing
du Pont
U.S. Steel
Republic Steel
International Harvester
Caterpillar
General Motors
Chrysler
Ford
Zenith
U.S
American Stock Exchange
Biddeford Offices Close for New Year Holiday
Biddeford municipal offices will close at 11 a.m. Friday for the New Year holiday and will not reopen until Monday morning, per City Clerk Paul E. Brunelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Paul E. Brunelle
Firefighters quell flooded oil burner blaze in Saco
Saco firefighters used a booster line and a CO2 tank to quell flames from a flooded oil burner. The fire occurred yesterday at 78 Franklin Street, home of Russell Kimball. No damage estimate was provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Russell Kimball
Franklin St
Card of Thanks for Notre Dame Hospital Care
We thank the nurses and aides of the Notre Dame Hospital for the kindness and patience shown to Mrs. Harry Brook during her recent illness. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. John Brook and Harry Brook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame, Hospital
Harry Brook
John Brook
Deaths Miss Mathilda Godard 93 in Saco Nursing Home
Miss Mathilda Godard 93, born in Biddeford in 1872, long employed by Pepperell Mfg. Co. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services set for Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from St. Joseph's Church Biddeford. Calling hours today 2-4 and 7-10 p.m. at Sam Soucy Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathilda Godard
Saco
Biddeford
Thomas
Melina Godard
Pepperell Mfg. Co
St. Joseph’s Church
Samsoucy Funeral Home
Stone St
Funeral set for W. Scott Libbey in Lewiston Maine
A funeral will be held Friday in Lewiston for textile manufacturer W. Scott Libbey who died Tuesday at age 69. He was president of W.S. Libbey Co. an overseer of Bates College and a director of Central Maine General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
W. Scott Libbey
Libbey
W.S. Libbey Co
Bates College
Central Maine General Hospital
Funeral for Mrs Elsie Haskell Held in Saco
Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie L. Haskell of Ocean Park Avenue Saco were held yesterday at the Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco Rev John Jordan of School Street Methodist Church officiated and interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Haskell
Elsie L. Haskell
Ocean Park Avenue
Saco
James Haskell
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main St
John Jordan
School Street Methodist Church
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Funeral services held for Arthur F. Chute of Saco
Funeral services for Arthur F. Chute of Portland Road Saco were conducted at 2 pm at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford with Rev Paul K Weimer officiating. Family bearers include grandsons Randolph Lloyd James and William Chute and Kasmer Stacks Jr. Burial followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco with out of town attendees from Boys Training Center and local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur F. Chute
Portland Road
Saco
Sansoucy
Stone St
Biddeford
Paul K. Weimer
First Parish Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Randolph Chute
Lloyd Chute Jr
James Chute
William Chute
Kasmer Stacks Jr
Laurel Hill
William Hughes
Boys Training Center
South Portland
Hughes
Kenneth Northrop
Arthur Higgins
Everett Butler
Hollis Center
Roland Anderson
Gorham
Douglas Wheeler
Westbrook
Kasmer Stacki Sr
Portland
Funeral Service for Julien Dumont Held in Biddeford
Funeral services for Julien Dumont who died in Hartford on December 25 were held at 9 AM at St. Andre's Church Biddeford a high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Bernard Nicknair. Choir singing directed by Charles Proulx with Laura Proulx at the organ. Pallbearers were Andre and Richard Laroche Roger Bineau Arlan and Rudolph Jenette and Roland Petit. Burial followed in St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford with committal prayers by Father Nicknair. Out of town relatives attended including Mr and Mrs Paul Dumont Hazardville Conn and Mrs Antoinette Langevin Davfield Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julien Dumont
Hartford
Conn
St. Andre's Church
Biddeford
Bernand Nicknair
Charles Proulx
Laura Proulx
Andre
Richard Laroche
Roger Bineau
Arlan
Rudolph Jenette
Roland Petit
St. Josephs Cemetery
Nicknair
Paul Dumont
Hazardville
Antoinette Langevin
Davfield
Atwood urges expanded safety driving program in Maine
Maine highway safety chair Jack Atwood of Portland calls for a stepped up Driver Improvement Program. He praises the eight hour defensive driving course and says expansion is needed to reach more than one percent of drivers in 1966. Gov Reed plans to seek funds to enlarge the program within five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Highway Safety Committee
Jack
Atwood
Portland
National Safety Council
Reed
Beach Absentee Ballots Available for Liquor Referendum
Old Orchard Beach Town Clerk Esther C. Taylor announced absentee ballots are available at her office for the state liquor referendum. The Sunday liquor sales question will be decided on Feb 21, 1986.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beachtown
Esther C. Taylor
Sunday Liquor Sale Ballots Available in Saco
Absentee ballots for the state liquor referendum are now available at the Saco city clerk's office. Voters may request ballots by mail or in person and must meet eligibility rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco City
Weather outlook for Portland area this evening and Thursday
Tonight cloudy and not very cold with a low near 30. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Thursday will be partly cloudy, windy, and mild with a high in the low 40s and southwest winds 15 to 30 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Births At Webber Hospital And Nearby Homes
To Mr and Mrs Richard Pierce of Kennebunk a daughter Louise Alice born December 22 at Webber Hospital weighing seven pounds five ounces. To Mr and Mrs Michael Czuku of Biddeford a son Ryan Dymtro born December 26 weighing nine pounds seven ounces. To Mr and Mrs Donald Lester of Saco a son William Davis born December 26 weighing eight pounds. To Mr and Mrs William Boyle of Hartford Connecticut a daughter Wendy born December 26 weighing five pounds eleven ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webber Hospital
Richard §. Pierce
Grove St
Kennebunk
Louise Alice
Michael Hallczuk
Mountain Road
Biddeford
Ryan Dymtro
Donald D. Lester
Scammon St
Saco
William Davis
William F. Boyle
Brookfield St
Hartford
Hearings Resume On Ku Klux Klan By Un American Activities
The House Committee on Un-American Activities will resume hearings on the Ku Klux Klan next Tuesday. It will examine Klan operations in a sixth state after earlier sessions in Virginia North and South Carolina Georgia and Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Advisory panel named for quarantine activities
Surgeon General William H. Stewart names a 10 member advisory committee on U S Public Health Service quarantine activities. Interior Department reports a record check in at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Texas with 36 adult and eight juvenile whooping cranes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
William H. Stewart
U.S. Public Health Service
Interior Department
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
Texas
Position on Southeast Asia Policy Cited in Page One Continuation
The document outlines Viet Nam related aims including no bases in Southeast Asia and no continued U.S. military presence in South Viet Nam. It calls for free elections in South Viet Nam and reunification by the people. It favors neutral options for Southeast Asian nations and prioritizes economic and social reconstruction. It contemplates North Viet Nam joining in peace efforts and suggests representation for the Viet Cong at talks is not insurmountable. It urges listening to Hanoi on Communist plans if bombing stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeast Asia
U.S
South Viet Nam
Viet Nam
United States
North Viet Nam
Hanoi
Fanfani Sparks Debate in Italian Coalition Rift
Fanfani explains his role in the affair which sparked furor in Moro's four party Christian Democratic backed government. Although rivals within the same party Moro rejected Fanfani's offers to resign from the foreign ministry after his UN post. Voters set February 21 166 to decide Sunday liquor sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanfani
Moro
Christian Democratic Party
Foreign Ministry
U.N. Assembly
Irradiated Food Danger Debated by Cornell Scientists
Cornell University scientists warn irradiation may harm foods high in sugar and pass toxic effects to cells, countering FDA approvals of irradiated bacon potatoes and wheat products. Army researcher Mehrlich defends ten years of testing finding no harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
N.Y
Cornell University
Army
Foodland Drug Administration
Ferdinant P. Mehrlich
Food Division
U.S. Army Laboratories
Case for funding domestic programs amid Viet Nam war
Senator Clifford Case urged Congress to increase federal outlays for education and keep domestic programs funded while the Viet Nam war continues. Senate Republican Leader Everett Dirksen argued defense must come first and domestic spending will have to be cut, warning of a potential $100 billion budget increase. Senator Robert Kennedy supported Case's stance, and Senator John L. McClellan called for a moratorium on new federal spending due to the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clifford P. Case
Viet Nam
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Case
New Jersey
Senate Appropriations Committee
Robert F. Kennedy
D-N.y
Dirksen
Tures
South Viet Nam
John L. McClellan
Arkansas
North Little Rock
Ark
Law Requires Warning On Cigarette Packs
Washington reports existing cigarette stocks without health labels may be sold until the law takes effect January 1. The Department of Justice says each pack must bear the warning “Caution: Cigarette smoking may be hazardous to your health.” No action planned against retailers or wholesale stock already in possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Saltonstall Considers Senate or Governor Run Next November
Senator Saltonstall signals plans to seek either the Senate or the governorship in the upcoming November elections. Former Gov. Foster Furcolo, who lost to Saltonstall in 1954 and failed in a 1960 Senate bid, remains among nearby political figures as a possible opponent or ally, while Saltonstall's retirement speculation centers partly on his wife’s arthritis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
Foster Furcolo
Saltonstall
Senate
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
Lodge
U.S. Army
Europe
Harry S.truman
John F. Kennedy
Senate Appropriations
Armed Services
Massacchusetts
Alice ‘Wesselhoeft
Jaffrey, N.H
Tet truce proposed by Viet Cong during Tet lull
Viet Cong broadcast a Tet cease-fire from 11:01 p.m. Jan 19 to 11 p.m. Jan 23 Saigon time promising nonattack by its forces and urging greeting with families. Some officials worry the lull could be used for a military advantage while others regret the timing and propaganda impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page
Saigon
U. S
Pleiku
United States
Viet Nam
Soviet Union
Communist Party
Alexander Shelepin
Hanoi
Nine Miners Die In Gas Explosion At Dutch Creek
At least eight miners, likely nine, were killed in a methane gas explosion at the No 1 Dutch Creek coal mine near Glenwood Springs Colorado. Eight bodies found. nine miners were in the No 4 south tunnel when blast occurred. All victims lived in the Carbondale Glenwood Springs area. miners in other tunnels unharmed. Mine run by Mid Continental Coal and Coke Co with Chicago headquarters and Glenwood Springs offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redstone
Colo
Dutch Creek
Glenwood Springs
No. 4
South
Carbondale
Colorado
The
Mid-Continental Coal & Coke Co
Chicago
Soviet Coexistence Policy Unchanged Despite Tense US Ties
An AP Tass analyst says the Soviet Union will keep its basic coexistence policy with the West in 1966, but US relations will stay frosty due to the Vietnam war. He warns peaceful coexistence is impossible if imperialist powers attack socialist countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Moscow
Tass
Soviet Union
West
A. Sovetov
United States
Viet Nam
North
Miss Barbara Foote Chosen for Tournament of Roses Float
AP reports Miss Barbara Foote aged 19 of Caribou Maine has been selected as a junior miss for 1965 and will participate in the 77th Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena California. She departed for Pasadena by plane on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Caribou
Passadena
Calif
Barbara Foote
Maime
Foote
Passendena
Hospital Role In Youth Corps Is Clarified
Biddeford Youth Corps director Roger R. Johnson stated the Webber Hospital is not obligated to pay for NYC services. He noted contributions are requested, not required, and praised Webber Hospital for its work-training and supervision. Johnson asked $1,000 for 1965 costs, listing Webber Hospital as a contributor expected but unpaid, with $532 in social security funds also involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Roger R. Johnson
Webber Hospital
Nyc
Johnson
Youth Corps
Beatles drop to third in Tops of the Pops chart
The Beatles fall from No. 1 after 15 weeks, as the Rolling Stones edge ahead on a point basis and the Seekers take second in the New Musical Express championship. Separately at the UN, Maj. Gen. Indarjit Rikhye becomes UN Emergency Force commander in the Middle East, replacing Lu iSeno Sarmento. In Park City Miss Lynda Bird Johnson skis with aid from Secret Service and a medical student guide, staying with the Eastmans in Evanston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press London
Rolling Stones
Seekers
New Musical Express
United Nations, N.Y
Indarjit Rikhye
United Nations
Middle East
U Thani
Rikhye
Luiseno Sarmento
Gaza
Arab Republic
Israel
Gulf of Aqaba
Park City
Utah
Lynda Bird Johnson
Secret Service
Brent Eastman
Warrie Lynn Smith
Eastman
Evanston
Wyo
University of California Medical School
Snake River
Miss Johnson
Medal Presented To Bucksport Girl
Deborah M. Chambers, 13, received a medal of honor from the Bucksport American Legion for rescuing two infant boys from a burning home last summer. Fire officials believe the fire started in part due to actions by one of the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucksport (Ap
Deborah M. Chambers
Bucksport
Man Accused of Homicide Bound for Franklin Court
Farmington AP reports a 24 year old North New Portland man has been bound over to Franklin Superior Court on a homicide charge. The case details pending further judicial action in the county court system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
North New Portland
Franklin Superior Court
Two Traffic Mishaps Listed In Biddeford
Biddeford police report two traffic incidents yesterday. Dennis K Dalton of Kennebunkport damaged in a Main and Washington crash. Reginald Ouellette of Saco charged on bail for motor vehicle counts. A second crash at Bradbury and Main injured a youth, Francis Bouffard, with a bruised leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Washington Streets
Biddeford
Dennis K. Dalton
Kennebunkport
Reginald Ouellette
Henry St
Saco
Albert Elwell
Lawrence Plante
Oullette
Absentee Ballot Count Blocked In Waterville
Waterville election results stand with 34 uncounted absentee ballots found Dec. 20 in the city clerk’s office. Democratic ward officials boycotted a meeting to open the ballots, claiming the action violated the law and that a recount or court order was not sought within the legal windows. The outgoing mayor expressed satisfaction with his record and concern for his successor under clouded circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
Malcolm J. Fortier
Cyril M. Joly Jr
Henry G. Bonsall
Albert L. Bernie
Car Damaged In Beach Fire Reported By Firefighters
Firefighters reported smoke and interior damage to a late model car owned by Catherine Lemire of West Grand Avenue after removing burning seats. The owner’s husband said the blaze started from a smoldering cigarette left by youths whom he had given a ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Catherine Lemire
West i Grand Avenue
Municipal Offices At Beach To Close
Old Orchard Beach town offices will close all day Friday to observe the New Year’s weekend. An organizational meeting of the new council is planned for Monday night. The councilmen will be sworn in by town clerk Barbara Lord who starts Jan 3 1966 after taking the oath from Wesley M Mewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Leon F. Jones
Tony
Barbara Lord
Wesley M. Mewer
Reckless Homicide Charge In June Highway Death
Harry R. Knox faced a reckless homicide charge at his District Court arraignment for the June 19 highway death of 16 year old Penney R. Hinkley of Kingfield who was a passenger in Knoxs car. The vehicle reportedly collided with another on Route 4 in May and Knox did not enter a plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penney R. Hinkley
Kingfield
Harry R. Knox
Hinkley
Route 4
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Biddeford Municipal Offices
Beach
Tjman
Republican Party
GOP
Ray C. Bliss
Bliss
National Committee
Commerce Department
Rhodesia
Great Britain
Office
Dr. King
Montgomery
Ala
Martin Luther King Jr
Selma
Alabama
King
James G. Clark
Congress
Macon
Bullock
Greene
Hale
Lowndes
Perry
Wilcox
Dallas
Clark
Sinbad the Sailor
Basra
Iraq
Moscow
Peking
Kremlin
Bombay
India
Bechtel India Ltd
Atarpur
Statement Aid
Taipei
Formosa
Wen Hsing
Apollo
Beause
Interior Ministry
Penzance
England
Harold Wilson
Scilly Isles
Wilson
Giles
Youland's
Youland’s Dept. Store
Biddeford — Kennebunk
Vic’s Appliance Center
Maytag
Kelvinator
R.C. A
Main Street
Vic Ss Center
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