Deaths in Kennebunk Ruby M. Jones 72
Mrs. Ruby M. Jones 72 of Bourne Street Kennebunk died yesterday in a Sanford nursing home. Born January 31, 1896 in Lyman she was a member of Madonna Chapter OES Olive Rebekah Lodge and Delta Alpha class at the local church. Survived by Luther A. Jones widower three sons Weldon Kenneth Warren three daughters Phyllis Maling Biddeford Wilmer Cheney Marion King seventeen grandchildren three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 2 p.m. tomorrow Angell Funeral Home Dane Street with spring interment in Hope Cemetery Rev Henry O Meyert ret officiating. Friends may call 4-6 and 7-9 p.m. today.
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Kennebunk
Ruby M. Jones
Bourne Street
Sanford
Lyman
Weston P
Mary Colby Crown
Madonna Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Olive Rebekah Lodge
Delta Alpha
Luther A. Jones
Weldon
Kenneth
Warren
Phyllis Maling
Biddeford
Wilmer Cheney
Marion King
Angell Funeral Home
Dane St
Hope
Henry O. Meyert
Obituary for Paul Brill of Old Orchard Beach
Paul Brill 79 of 2 Burdette St died after a short illness in a Biddeford nursing home. Born November 12 1888 in Brushton New York he was a retired Boston and Maine Railroad employee and a member of St Margaret's Parish the Order of RIT and Biddeford Saco Elks. Surviving son William Martin Brill two daughters Pauline Trafton and Betty Hector three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements with Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford with calling hours today and tomorrow. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Paul Brill
Burdette St
Biddeford
Brushton
N.Y
Martin
Margaret McPherson Brill
St. Margaret's Parish
Boston and Maine Railroad
Order of R.I.T
Memorial for Alexander Quinnam Planned by Saco Masons
Ritualistic services by Saco Lodge F and A M are set for 3 30 p m tomorrow at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco to honor Alexander Quinnam with Masonic rites and funeral attendance.
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Saco Lodge
Alexander Quinnam
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main St
Saco
Funeral Directors and Address Details for Saco
SHUMWAY Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco lists 284-5611 with Philip H Gross Sr as director. Dennett & Craig located at 365 Main Street Saco Maine dial 282-0562 handle arrangements.
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Shumway Funeral Service
Spring Street
Saco
Philip H. Gross Sr
Dennett & Craig
Main Street
Maine
Dial
Funeral notices for Glenna G. Justin and Alexander B. Quinnam
Glenna G. Justin of 5 Shady Lane Old Orchard Beach dies. Funeral at Dennett & Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco Monday 3 PM with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Friends call Sunday 2 to 4 PM. Alexander B. Quinnam 62 of 23 Old Orchard Road Saco dies. Funeral from Dennett St Saco Monday 1 PM with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Friends call Sunday 2 to 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin
Glenna G
Biddeford
Shady Lane
Old Orchard Beach
Dennett & Craig Funeral Home
Main St
Saco
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Quinnam
Alexander B
Old Orchard Road
Lifetime Biddeford man Lyman Moody dies at 57
Lyman E. Moody 57 of 117 Main St Biddeford died yesterday morning in a Biddeford hospital He was born in Skowhegan Aug 20 1910 son of Charles and lived in Biddeford for five years employed by West Point Pepperell He attended United Church of Christ and belonged to the Biddeford Saco Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles Surviving are his widow Magdalene three sons George Rollinsford NH Robert Satellite Beach Fla and Alan Dover NH two daughters Pauline Dover NH and Edna Spears Anniston Ala two brothers Ralph Waterville Linwood Millinocket and Howard Bath three sisters Eva Benner Vera Priest Anson Mabel Moody North Anson 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Ducted from Sansoucy Funeral Home interment at St Demetrios Cemetery Biddeford. ral home today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman E. Moody
Main St
Biddeford
Skowhegan
Charles Moody
West Point-Pepperell Inc
United Church of Christ
Saco Aerie
Order of Eagles
Funeral services for Miss Agnes M. Nichols
Miss Agnes M. Nichols aged 85 of Saco died recently. Funeral services were held Thursday from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco with Rev. Stanley A. Bennett officiating. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery in Manchester New Hampshire.
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Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main St
Saco
Agnes M. Nichols
Elm St
Stanley A. Bennett
United Baptist Church
Pine Grove Cemetery
Manchester
N.H
Clarke Sr funeral held in Saco
Funeral services for Charles Ashton Clarke Sr. of 43 North St. Saco were conducted Thursday afternoon at the Dennett and Craig Funeral Home. Rev. Paul K. Weimer officiated and interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Bearers were Elks members Donald Doyle Leon Jones William McNally and Timothy Crowley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Clarke SR
Charles Ashton Clarke Sr
North St
Saco
Dennett ‘and Craig Funeral Home
Main St
Paul K. Weimer
First Parish Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Biddeford
Friendship Class Records Memory Page For Agnes Nichols
The Friendship Class of Saco United Baptist Church voted to dedicate a page in the secretary’s book in memory of Miss Agnes Nichols. Lionel Cartwright led the meeting in the vestry with Rev. Homer Bryant of Ocean Park conducting devotion. Rev. and Mrs. Stephen Johnston of Ocean Park gave an illustrated talk on their Germany trip. Refreshments featured Valentine decor, planned by Mildred Cartwright with Harold and Mrs Smith and others. The next class gathering is March 1 at the vestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco United Baptist Church
Agnes Nichols
Lionel Cartwright
Homer Bryant
Ocean Park
Stephen Johnston
Germany
Mildred Cartwright
Harold Smith
Ruby Prescott
Sylvia McCullough
Leroy Rowell
Biddeford Firemen Answer Two Calls
Biddeford firefighters answered two calls this morning at the Columbia Market on Elm Street to a back fired furnace. No damage was reported. Last night at 9 35 p m they responded to a flash alarm for Box 45 at Hill and Birch Streets Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Columbia Market
Elm Street
Hill
Birch Streets
Biddeford Personal Notices for Mrs Gagne and Vigneault
Mrs Yvonne B Gagne of 96 Pike Street Biddeford is listed as a medical patient at Notre Dame Elphege Vigneault of 37 Graham Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yvonne B. Gagne
Pike St
Biddeford
Notre Dame Hospital
Elphege Vigneault
Graham St
Webber Hospital
Hibbernians to Meet in Biddeford Hall
The E WS Division One of the Ancient Order of Hibbernians will convene at 7 30 tomorrow evening in St John s Hall located at the corner of Main and Elm Streets in Biddeford.
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Ancient
Order of Hibbernians
St. John’s Hall
Main and
Elm Streets
Biddeford
Weather: Colder tonight with flurries near mountains
Portland forecast calls for partly cloudy and colder conditions tonight with a few snow flurries over the mountains. A low in the teens. Sunday brings fair skies and continued cold temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Beach Soldier Receives Purple Heart in Vietnam
Mrs Connie Boyer of Mayflower Drive received the Purple Heart awarded posthumously? No, for Staff Sgt Joseph A R Boyer 35 wounded Jan 11 by shrapnel while serving as Senior Adviser to South Vietnamese and Cambodian people in his sector. He was treated at Tay Nanh and Chu Chi hospitals after a three inch chest wound. A 17 year regular Army veteran, he has two children Michael 12 Debby 7 and is a native of Biddeford.
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Joseph A. R. Boyer
U.S. Army
45Th Surgical Hospital
Tay Nanh
Chu Chi
Boyer
Vietnam
Regular Army
Boyers
Michael
Debby
Biddeford
Connie
Joseph
Weekend youth church services across Kennebunkport area
A community list details multiple youth and religious group meetings across churches in Wells Beach Kennebunkport Saco and Ogunquit with times from Sunday evening to Monday afternoon including Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach Youth Fellowship Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Kennebunkport and Biddeford locations plus religious education sessions at St Marys Wells Beach and other parishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle
Assembly of God
Atlantic Avenue
Third Street
Old Orchard Beach
Christ’s Ambassadors
Youth Fellowship of the
Advent Christian Church
Route 35
Kennebunk
St. Martha’s Kennebunkport
St. Monica’s Kennebunk
St. Mary's, Wells Beach
St. Martha’s Church
Kennebunkport
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
St. Mary’s Church
Wells Beach
Wins Mills
Filling Station in Biddeford Robbed Overnight
Biddeford police investigate a break in at the Sevigny Filling Station at South and Elm Streets. Thieves window entry, stole candy and cigarettes but no money. Owner Raoul Sevigny reports no cash missing. Sgt. Normand Arbour leads the probe.
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Biddeford
Sevigny
South
Elm Streets
Raoul Sevigny
Normand Arbour
Nixon enters the 1968 race and New Hampshire visits begin
Richard Nixon declares his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination as he camps in New Hampshire ahead of the March 12 primary. The move follows months of foreign policy talk and leads in early polls over George Romney and other potential rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M. Nixon
United States
Michigan
George Romney
Nixon
New Hampshire
Saco Health Clinic Offers Well Baby Immunizations
A well baby and immunization clinic is scheduled for Wednesday February 7 at 1 p.m. in the Saco Public Health Nursing Service rooms on Cutts Avenue. A measles clinic for pre schoolers will follow with Dr Maurice Ross as attending physician assisted by R N supervisor Dorothy Carter and R N staff Mary Mc Grath and Patricia Hjort. Volunteer assistants are Gilbert Harrison and Peter Hellige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Public Health
Cutts Avenue
Maurice Ross
Dorothy Carter
R. N
Mary McGrath
Patricia Hjort
Gilbert Harrison
Peter Hellige
Biddeford Fire Department Drum and Bugle Corps Resumes Practice
The Biddeford Fire Department Drum and Bugle Corps resumes activities for the 1968 season with a general meeting and Tuesday 7 p.m. practice for buglers. Interested joiners may attend the Biddeford Fire Station meeting led by Drum Major Raymond Gagne, with exhibitions expected around May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Raymond Gagne
Noted doctors discuss Mrs Brochu case findings
Defense deford testified he was called to the Brochu home on November 20 and saw no obvious condition while Dr Fortier warned of possible psychiatric referral if symptoms persisted. Dr Vilandry said Mrs Brochu lacked adequate breathing at admission and received oxygen. Joyce Graves reported positive methyl alcohol in blood tests. Trial recessed until Saturday morning.
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Deford
Brochu
Portland
Philip J. Vilandry
Hampton
MMC
Former Saco Man Takes Command of AF Station
Maj. George C. Hanusek USA a native of Saco assumed command of the Armed Forces Entrance and Examination Station at 500 Forest Ave He trained at Fort Knox and served in Korea Germany and Vietnam before moving to Kennebunk with his wife and five children replacing Lt Col Robert L Young who had led AFEES since 1963 Mrs Hanusek also hails from Saco and the family now resides in Kennebunk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
George C. Hanusek
U.S.A
Saco
Armed Forces
Maj. Hanusek
United States Army
Germany
Fort Knox
3Rd Armored Cavalry Regiment
Camp Picket
45Th
Korea
U.S. Army Armor Training Center
Hanusek
11Th Armored Cavalry
24Th Infantry Division
United States
1St United States Army
Fort George G. Meade
Maj
Vietnam
11Th Cavalry Regiment
Kennebunk
AFEES
Robert L. Young
Maine Priests Allowed Afternoon Wedding and Funerals
Maine priests may hold weddings or funerals in the afternoon or evening if not conflicting with confessions and regular church duties. The diocese also allows outdoor masses under certain conditions, easing prior morning only limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Portland
Maine
Peter Gerety
Snakebite Antivenin Preparation Described
An antidote for snakebite, cobra antivenin, is made from the blood of horses injected with gradually increasing venom amounts.
State Historian Addresses E I Union on Maine History
Dr. Robert M. York, Gorham State College historian and dean, spoke on The Lighter Side Of Maine History at the February 2 meeting of The Women's Educational and Industrial Union in Hamilton Memorial Hall Saco. He was introduced by Mrs. Albert Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. York
Gorham State College
Maine
Women’s Educational and Industrial Union
Hamilton Memorial Hall
Saco
Albert Coleman
Henry la Vallee
Roderick Johnston
Victor A. Skonberg
Agnes Nichols
Elisabeth Stearns
Dwight Underwood
Viet Cong Attack Tactics in Saigon Tet Assault Details
Saigon faced a two part Tet assault by Viet Cong commandos and regular troops. Intelligence shows 600 operatives infiltrated Saigon using forged passes and stolen U.S. vehicles to strike the U.S. Embassy the presidential palace and radio station while another force moved into Osigon suburbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
Tran Qui Cap St
William C. Westmoreland
U.S
Vietnam
Teteve
O Sigon
Columbus remains dispute according to Spanish authorities
The article notes claims about Christopher Columbus whose body is thought by Spanish authorities to lie in Seville Cathedral while some Cubans insist his remains stay in Havana Cathedral. A supposed fake set of bones was moved to Seville in 1898.
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Columbus
Christopher Columbus
Cathedral
Seville
Havana
Boston Bruins Face Key Home Stand Versus Rangers Red Wings
The Bruins, hoping to regain scoring form, host the New York Rangers tonight and the Detroit Red Wings Sunday at Boston Garden. Coach Harry Sinden calls the clashes critical as Boston aims to protect its playoff standing and remains focused on sweeping series with the Rangers. The team recently tied the Chicago Black Hawks 4-4, moving into sole third in the East Division with Toronto close behind. Boston owns a 5-1-1 mark against New York this season, with New York’s lone win a 2-1 decision.
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Boston
Boston Bruins
National Hockey League
New York Rangers
Detroit Red Wings
Boston Garden
Harry Sinden
Bruins
Chicago Black Hawks
Sinden
Toronto
New York
Rangers
German Cars Favored Over The Long Haul
In Daytona the 24 hours race starts with Ford GT40s leading the field and setting top qualifying speeds. Belgian driver Ickx led the fastest lap while Australian Hawkins pushed the twin GT40. Porsche remains the favorite for the endurance race with factory cars placing high on the grid under new rules.
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Daytona Beach
Fila
Ford
Detroit
America
England
Ackie Ickx
Belgium
Paul Hawkins
Australia
Ickx
Dan Gurney
Porsche
50-Plus Club plans ship gift project for nursing home
The 50-Plus Club met at Webhannet Clubhouse planning a sunshine basket for a nursing home. Members will fill a ship emblem with gifts. Slides of Norway Sweden Finland were shown. Next meeting Thursday 1 to 4 p.m. for gift wrapping and social hour. Open to anyone over 50. Past Presidents Parley wil meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for supper. Mrs Samuel Walters visiting.
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Webhannet
Fletcher Street
Harold Lee
Mary Millner
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Warren Calley
Goose Rocks Beach
Parley
Webber-Lefebvre
American Legion Auxiliary
Samuel Walters
West Hartford
Conn
Robert E. Marier Jr
Penwood Drive
Last Civil War veteran Reginald Bradley dies at 100
Oakland man Reginald Bradley, age 100, the last Civil War veteran, dies amid a fading Spanish American Brotherhood. An anonymous tribute notes the group's thinning lines as Cuba’s independence turns, but McElroy says they are not regretful, only proud of a short job well done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Bradley
Oakland
Calif
Cuba
United States
McElroy
Ski Team Debates Winter Battle Over Outfits
The U S alpine team weighs ski wear for the Olympics choosing between a blue wooly stretch suit with back padding and a form fitting silver suit from Burton. Suzy Chaffee praises the silver option for speed and wind resistance while Robin Morning and Karen Budge favor the blue for comfort and warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambousse
France
U.S
Doug Burton
Aspen
Cole
Suzanne Chaffee
Suzy
Burton
Miss Chaffee
Robin Morning
Santa Monica
Calif
Karen Budge
Jackson
Wyo
Head Ski Industries
Miss Budge
Siegfried Amazes In Celtics Return After Injury
Siegfried returned from a 20 game layoff to spark the Boston Celtics to a 120 99 win over the Baltimore Bullets at Boston Garden. He played 17 minutes in the second half with nine points and four assists while Bailey Howell Sam Jones led Boston with 25 and 21 points respectively as Boston widened its lead in the Eastern Division race. The Bullets weary from travel and a demanding schedule could not keep pace. The Celtics travel to New York for a Knicks game next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Larrry
Siegfried
Baltimore Bullets
National Basketball Association
New York
Boston Celtics
Bullets
Boston Garden
Siggy
Bostor
Ohio State
Bailey Howell
Tom Sanders
Howell
Sam Jones
Celtics
Philadelphia
Ray Scott
Jtraight
Knicks
Saco Churchwomen Plan Meeting On Monday
The Trinity Episcopal Church Women will meet at 7 30 p.m. Monday at the parish house on Cleveland Street Saco. A pancake supper is planned for Feb 27 with servings at 5 30 and 6 30 p.m. Mrs John Hill chairs the event with Mrs Willis Hall as kitchen chair and Mrs Janet Nichols as ticket chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
Cleveland Street
Saco
John Hill
Willis Hall
Janet Nichols
Kentucky Observes FDR Birthday Holiday
Kentucky marks Franklin D. Roosevelt birthday as a state holiday with closures and ceremonies statewide. Officials note the observance honors the 32nd U S president and reflects historical ties to New Deal era programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Ruby Jones
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. P. Conroy
Memoriam
John B. Petit
Patrick L. Bergeron
Saco Church
Am. P
Constance Boyer
Mayflower Drive
Army Authence
Joseph Boyer
Unitarian Universalist Church
Portland Road
South Congregational Church
Temple Street
Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Methodist Youth Fellowship
School Street Methodist Church
The
Congregational
Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society
Methodist Youth Fellowship of the
West Kennebunk Methodist Church
Baptist Youth Fellowship of the
Ogunquit
Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship
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Angie
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Lewiston
Phillips
Fourniers
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Saco Man
AF Station
Castine
Maine Maritime Academy
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SS State of Maine
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Long Beach
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Superior Court
Beach
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Curtis
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
William D. Hathaway
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Carry Bros. Jewelers
Thacher Building
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