Obituaries and notices from Biddeford and Saco area
Local notices report several Biddeford and Saco residents in hospital or recovery, plus military training and service details. Peter J Paraskevas, 72, of Saco, dies in New York hospital. survivors listed. Saco Osteopathic Hospital auxiliary plans April 20 audition with committees outlined. next meeting scheduled March 4 at Mrs. John Roberts’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Servais
Saco Osteopathic Hospital Auxiliary
Summer Street
Saco
Clyde Dutton
John K. Roberts
Walter Wood
Servais
David Sheehan
Earl Smith
John Roberts
North Street
Portland Weather: Cloudy With Light Snow Flurries
This afternoon expect cloudy skies and a slight warming trend with sparse light snow possible. Winds will be light and variable. Tonight stays cloudy and not very cold with gentle variable winds. Wednesday remains mostly cloudy and warmer with temperatures from 22 to 28, and 13 to 18 at night.
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Portland
Biddeford Knights Auxiliary Holds Meeting
The Biddeford Knights of Columbus auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Washington Street hall to discuss upcoming activities and community service plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Knights of Columbus Auxiliary
Washington Street Hall
Saco Zoning Board Sets Hearing on Tent Camping Park
The Saco Zoning Appeals Board schedules a February 14 hearing at City Hall on a tenting and trailer park proposal by David and Jeanette McCallum of Old Orchard Beach. The site lies along Ocean Park Road near the Saco line.
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Saco
Saco City Hall
Zoning Appeals Board
David and
Jeanette McCallum
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Line
Ocean Park Road
Community Chest Board Sets Meeting in Biddeford Saco
President Raymond D. Bonang called a Board meeting of the Biddeford Saco Community Chest for 4 p.m. Thursday in the Chamber conference room. Agenda includes the drive campaign chairman Donald Doyle report on the 1962 campaign to date, audit committee report, and year-end report as of December 31 by Treasurer Wayne B. Hutchins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond D. Bonang
Biddeford Saco Community Chest
Chamber
Drive
Donald Doyle
Wayne B. Hutchins
Fire department responds to transformer fire in Biddeford
Biddeford fire department records show a 5:30 a.m. call for equipment to 60 Hill Street, home of Conrad Boilard. Engine 3 responded. The alarm was due to a burned out transformer and required no action by firefighters. Recall occurred at 5:62 a.m.
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Biddeford
Conrad Boilard
Hill Street
Engine 3
Card of Thanks for Notre Dame Hospital Care
Mrs. Edgar Dallaire expresses gratitude for the overwhelming care received at Notre Dame Hospital during illness. She prays God bless and reward the entire personnel for untiring work in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame Hos
Edgar Dallaire
Frederic L Walker 62 Biddeford dies after long illness
Frederic L Walker 62 of 333 Main Street Biddeford died at home after a long illness Born May 28 1900 in Saco he was the son of Dependence and Elizabeth Fais Walker a Saco High School graduate and longtime Saco Lowell foundry worker He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church Surviving are his widow Edna Skillins Walker a son Peter E Walker a brother George C Walker of Saco a sister Mrs Jarges J Momna Alfred and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 pm at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco Friends may call this evening 7 9 and Wednesday 2 4 and 7 9 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Paraskevas
Main Street
Saco
West Hempstead
N.Y
Greece
James Paraskevas
Owen- Davis Post
American Legion
Order of Ahepa
Frederic L
Ted) Walker
Biddeford
Dependence
Elizabeth
Fais) Walker
Saco-Lowell
Trinity Episcopal Church
Edna (Skillins) Walker
Peter E. Walker
George C. Walker
Jarges J. Momna
Alfred
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring Street
Marguerite Leach Dies at 74 in Kennebunkport
Marguerite J. Leach 74 of Kennebunkport widow of Leroy Leach died yesterday after a long illness at a Portland hospital. Born January 29, 1889 in Hawkesbury Ontario she was daughter of Nelson and Clarissa Joli. Surviving are two brothers Alfred and David Joli and two sisters Mary Leach and Louise Marinier. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery Kennebunk. Funeral home Ribber Memorial Chapel to host calling hours Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
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Marguerite J. Leach
Kennebunkport
Leroy Leach
Portland
Hawkesbury
Ontario
Nelson
Clarissa
Quesne
Louise Marinier
Kennebunkport First Congregational Church
Robert Howes
Evergreen Cemetery
Kennebunk Landing
Ribber
Funeral services for Norman A Boothby in Saco
Funeral services for Norman A Boothby of Jenkins road Saco were conducted yesterday afternoon at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco Rev Norman J Langmaid pastor of the Saco School Street Methodist officiated Burial was in the family lot at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco
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Norman A. Boothby
Jenkins Road
Saco
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring Street
Norman J. Langmaid
Ssaco
Church notes from Saco and Goodwins Mills schedules
Christian Science Society at 19 Winter Street Saco holds a service Wednesday at 7 45. Reading room opens Thursday 2 to 4 for public visit. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 with choir rehearsal at 8 30 at Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills.
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Christian Science Society
Winter Street
Saco
Lyman First Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Prayer Service at Advent Christian Church
A prayer service is planned for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Advent Christian church Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village in Maine.
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Advent Christian Church
Route 35
Kennebunk Lower Village
Prayer meetings announced for three area churches
A Prayer meeting will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Advent Christian church in Saco on Avenue Old Orchard Beach. A Community Bible Study will be conducted Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Ogunquit Baptist church on Shore road.
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Advent Christian Church
Saco, Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Ogunquit Baptist Church
Shore Road
Mid-week Service At Full Gospel Church Wells
A mid-week service will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church Route 9 A just off Route 109 Wells.
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Full Gospel
Route 9-A
Wells
Village Baptist Church to Host Prayer and Bible Hour
A prayer and Bible study hour will be held in the vestry of Village Baptist Church in Kennebunkport on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The event invites parishioners and interested residents to participate in study and reflection.
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Kennebunkport
Woman's Society meeting at Saco Street Methodist Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Saco Street Methodist Church will meet. Members are urged to attend as plans for upcoming charity drives and community service projects are discussed. Messages and refreshments follow.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Unitarian circle meeting and family night supper planned
A Social Circle meeting of the Saco Second Parish Unitarian church is set for Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Biddeford First Universalist church parlor. At 6 30 p.m. the monthly Unitarian Universalist Family Night supper will be served in the Biddeford church vestry. All parish members may attend.
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Saco Second Parish
Sigma Delta meeting at Mrs Cooper's home in Saco
The Sigma Delta class of the Biddeford First Universalist church will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs John Cooper 285 Ferry road Saco.
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Sigma Delta
Biddeford
Beta Sigma class to meet at Edna Thompson home
The Beta Sigma class of Biddeford United Baptist church will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Edna Thompson, 24 Hutchins Street, Saco.
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Biddeford United Baptist Church
Edna Thompson
Hutchins
Biddeford PTA Plans February Meeting Agenda
The Biddeford Parent-Teacher Association announces a February session at Biddeford Junior High School with Founders Day honors for past presidents. A cup cake sale is set for February 26 across Biddeford public schools to benefit the scholarship fund. Attending were Raymond Kenneally Robert Hodge Mrs Gerard Sevigny Mrs Omer Plourde Mrs Clifford Clifford Mrs Daniel Carey Mrs Carleton Brock Mrs Lucien Bertrand Mrs Leon Haines Mrs Samuel Karlin Mrs Charles Draggins Mrs Chris Throumoulos and Mrs George Harpootlian, president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Parent-Teachers Association
PTA
Biddeford High School
Charles Draggins
Sen High School
Ways and Means
Raymond Ken‘neally
Robert Hodge
Gerard Sevigny
Omer Plourde
Clifford Clifford
Daniel Carey
Carleton Brock
Lucien Bertrand
Leon Haines
Samuel Karlin
Car Slams Into House In LAS VEGAS Incident
Mary Nelson sought a car battery charge when a mechanic left her car idling at her home. Police say engine vibrations caused the gear shift to slip into drive, sending the car backward across the street into a house after the mechanic returned it and left the motor running. The total charge for the service was $800.
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Las Vegas
Mary Nelson
Pair Escapes Harm In Local Accident
A Biddeford doctor and a local woman escaped injury in a two car crash at the intersection of Pool road and Simard avenue yesterday morning. A 1961 sedan driven by Claire E Laflamme, 38, of 35 Gore street, Biddeford turned from Simard avenue onto the Pool road and was struck by a 1957 sedan operated by Dr. Leopold A. Viger, 36, of 34 Orchard street, Biddeford. No estimate of damages was available at press time.
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Biddeford
Pool Road
Simard Avenue
Claire E. Laflamme
Gore Street
Leopold A. Viger
Orchard Street
Market selloff hits New York stocks early afternoon
The stock market fell sharply with the AP average down 1.5 points to 254.8 at noon as autos, steels, chemicals, utilities and other issues declined. GM dipped over a point, Chrysler fell about 2, and IBM slid over 1. Bonds were mixed and trading remained active.
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New York
Associated Press
General Motors
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Texaco
Royal Dutch
Jones & Laughlin
U.S. Steel
International Telephone
Woolworth
Pfizer Amerada
Schering
IBM
Polaroid
American Stock Exchange
U.S
Biddeford Saco Merchants to Meet on Wednesday Morning
A meeting of the Biddeford Saco Merchants Committee is set for 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Chamber conference room. Chairman Lawrence Lamb will chair as a report from the retail promotion committee is heard along with reports on sales tax and Sunday selling legislation.
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Biddeford- Saco Merchants Committee
Chamber
Lawrence Lamb
Biddeford High Music Groups Plan Shrewsbury Exchange
Biddeford High School music groups plan an April 5 exchange visit to Shrewsbury Massachusetts featuring a band orchestra and Glee club. About 50 Biddeford students plus junior high members and 120 singers will travel by chartered bus April 5–6 for joint concerts home hosting and a Friday night social.
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Shrewsbury High School
Biddeford High School
Shrewsbury
Mass
Biddeford
Massachusetts
Worcester
Lorne Ford
Shrewsbury Band
Orchestra
Glee Club
Biddeford Music
Foolishness Will Pay Off Foolishness Will Pay Off
Detroit AP report describes two would be holdup men posing as salesmen. A briefcase wielding assailant pressed a .45 into supermarket manager Jere Reeves who, surprised but calm, urged the robber to shoot. The pair fled after Reeves misread the incident as a joke.
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Detroit
Jere Reeves
Reeves
Gus
President unveils four mental health bills aims to cut hospitalizations
The President plans four new bills to expand prenatal and child health care and to boost mental health services. One bill creates community mental health centers with construction and up to 75 percent staff cost support for 15 months, then tapering over four years. Current costs exceed 2.4 billion yearly. The aim is to halve the 600,000 hospitalized mental patients within a decade or two.
Retail Promotion and Sunday Selling Legislation Noted
A fragment refers to a retail promotion tax and Sunday selling legislation. The text signals ongoing legislative discussion or action affecting commerce rules and weekend trading practices. No dates or names are provided in the readable portion.
Saco council discusses grader purchase and budget moves
Council debates funding a Saco grader at 25900 financed over three years with 1552.80 interest. Dr Whelan cautions affordability while motions to table fail. Budget tweaks include pay changes for city staff, street acceptance, licenses granted, and a Sewage project hearing set in Augusta.
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Dr. Whelan
Gerard Cassette
Donald Petrin
Robert Knox
Raymond Carter
Chandler Boutet
Bryce Milne
Petrin
Cassette
Samuel Gagnon
Boutet
Perrin
Robert Cassette
Fairfield Street
Thornton Academy
Union Street
Victualers
Scammon's Variety Store
James Furbush
Board of Assessors
Gagnon
Knox, Carter
Milne
Byrce Milne
George Brickates
Bernard Gaines
Cross Street
Police and Fire Commission
Lawrence Kraynick
Whitman & Howard
Augusta
Saco
Biddeford Council Debates Safety and Budget Transparency
A Biddeford council meeting hears citizen proposals for fire protection on Emerys Court and a permanent night truck at the city garage to address sand and slip hazards on Route 1. The speaker also calls for an itemized list of last years unpaid bills amid a $240,000 bond issue.
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Biddeford
Emery’s Court
Route 1
Shop the easy way the Journal classified way
A concise note encouraging readers to use the Journal classified section for simple buying and selling. It highlights ease, accessibility, and trusted local listings to connect buyers and sellers quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Journal
Slayings Suspects Held On Flight Charge In New Jersey
Salvatore Balliro 26, held in Newark for arraignment on flight to avoid prosecution for murder in the Roxbury double slaying of Toby Zimmerman Wagner 27 and her 2-year-old son Mark. Balliro captured in West New York after a Boston stakeout shooting. Rocco Balliro 28 and Albert Ciocci 33, Boston natives, earlier surrendered in Everett and Boston respectively on murder charges. FBI cited federal warrant. original motive linked to jealousy and romance with the victim.
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Newark
N. J
Salvator Balliro
Boston
Balliro
New York
Rocco
Albert Ciocci
Toby Zimmerman Wagner
Mark
Roxbury
Mass
Ciocii
Rocco Balliro
Wagner
Everett
Joseph Balliro
FBI
Salvatore
Ciocci
Elwood McKenney
Concord
Reformatory
Hairdressers Plan Saturday Kickoff Dance in Biddeford
A Biddeford Saco Hairdressers association committee met at Mrs. Alice Verrier’s Goose Rocks Beach home to finalize arrangements for Saturday’s kickoff dance at the Biddeford Knights of Columbus hall. Tickets are sold out. the event features music games entertainment and prizes tied to National Beauty Salon Week. Decorations will match the theme.
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Biddeford
Linwood Boutet
Rhea Hanson
Amy Shea
Carmella Gemmartso
Anita Danis
Lorette Richard
Laurette Simoneau
Paula Murphy
Irma St. Amand
Florence Lester
Showdown on Canadian Affairs Diefenbaker Criticism
The piece notes Diefenbaker's claim of an unwarranted intrusion into Canadian affairs and Secretary of State Dean Rusk's regret over the wording. Rusk testified before the Senate Canadian Affairs subcommittee that no offense was intended.
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Diefenbaker
Dean Rusk
Senate
Bruce says missiles in Cuba remain despite Soviet removal
Rep. No Cuban C Bruce of Indiana told the House he has diplomatic reports indicating 40 or more Soviet intermediate range missiles capable of striking U.S. cities remain in Cuba, beyond the 42 claimed by the Soviets. Defense officials dismissed the claim, saying no friendly government has informed the United States and no credible evidence supports it. Bruce urged officials to consult the State Department for clarification.
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C. Bruce
R-Ind
House
Cuba
Defense Department
Bruce
United States
State Department
Valles Steakhouse to Pay 13 490 in Maine lobster fines
In Yorks hire Munici pal Court judge W Paul Quarrington ruled Valle s Steakhouse must pay 13 490 in fines for Maine lobster law violations after dropping its appeal. Lobster meat seized Dec 7 from refrigerated containers lacking labels and seller license numbers led to counts for unlabeled meat short lobsters over length lobsters mutilated meat and other infractions.
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North Berwick
W. Paul Quarrington
Valle’s Steakhouse
Kittery
Maine
Quarrington
Yorkshire
Valle’'s
Sea & Shore Fisheries Commission
Valle’s
Uarrington
Ne Therpeal
York County Auto Dealers To Meet
President Walter White has scheduled a dinner meeting of the York county Automobile Dealers association at 6 p. m. on Wednesday February 6 at the Oak Ledge motel and restaurant in Saco. Agenda includes secretary and treasurer reports review of mechanic's trainingogram at Sanford and Biddeford pending Maine legislation February 22 open house and other business before the group.
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Walter White
York County Automobile Dealers Association
Oak Ledge
Saco
Sanford and Biddeford
Maine
Small loan rates cut proposed in Maine bill
In South Portland a bill to reduce maximum interest on small loan agency loans would lower the top rate to 1 percent per month for unpaid balances under 300 dollars, with a 2 percent cap for loans of 300 or more and a maximum of two thirds of 1 percent after one year.
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South Portland
Elvanda B. Coulthard
Scarborough
Agriculture Commissioner
Porteous R-Falmouth
Senate
Ronald S.S. Wight
Rpresque Isle
Health director monitors schools over hepatitis rise
Portland 106 hepatitis cases in January straining city health plans. Health Director Boris A. Vanadzin says most outbreaks originate in schools and a close watch will be kept on school facilities to curb spread. He notes 1962 saw 113 cases for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Boris A. Vanadzin
Dr. Vanadzin
Smoke spotted near Saco business district
Mrs. Melvina Binette of 41 Thornton Avenue Saco reported smoke Saturday night not from her home but emanating from a neighboring business establishment.
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Saco Area
Melvina Binette
Thornton Avenue
Saco
Runaways Found by Biddeford Police
Biddeford officers detained two missing minors yesterday reported from Waltham Massachusetts. Waltham police then returned the couple to Massachusetts authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Edgar Sevigny
Waltham
Mass
Massachusetts
Pie Pastry Tips for Fruit Pies and Oven Position
Roll the pastry for the bottom crust evenly and not too thin when the pie will be filled with fruit. Bake the fruit pie on a low oven shelf to ensure even heat and browning.
Two Fined For Allowing Dogs To Chase Deer
In Old Orchard Beach two dog owners were fined 25 dollars each for letting dogs chase six deer. Warden Bryant shot one dog. owners Joseph G. Wilson and Vance Turner pleaded guilty and paid fines. Adrien A. Jacques of Biddeford pleaded guilty to speeding 40 mph in a 25 mph zone and paid 15 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bryant
Saco
Old Orchard Beach
Bryant
Hilary Mahaney
Joseph G. Wilson
Scarborough
Vance Turner
Scareborough
Adrien A. Jacques
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Old Orchard Road
Fireside Club Clam Supper Progress Reports
Progress reports on a clam supper planned for February 15 were given at the Fireside club meeting of the Saco School Street Methodist church. The printing of new by laws was discussed and final action will occur February 18. The club noted illnesses of Mrs Annie Cranshaw Mrs Ethel Cobb and Oliver Stevens as 16 members attended with co hosting by Mr and Mrs Arthur Grannon and Mr and Mrs Edward Dawley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Annie Cranshaw
Ethel Cobb
Oliver Stevens
Jean Rennie
Arthur Grannon
Edward Dawley
Mildred Harris
Raymond Lariviere
Additional Workers Listed For March
Mrs. Patrick Lunetta, chairwoman of the Mothers March in Saco, announces an additional list of volunteer workers collecting funds this week. Names include Mrs. June Parker, Mrs. Arthur Rumery, Mrs. George Francis, Mrs. Robert Knox, Mrs. Marland Milliken, Mrs. Edward Hamner, Mrs. Myra Goodwin, Mrs. Harley Scammon Jr, Mrs. Clifford Berry, Mrs. Elizabeth Thibodeau, Mrs. Simonne Bean, Mrs. Barbara Prentiss, Miss Helen Gay, Miss Gail Chadbourne and Raymond Chenard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Lunetta
Saco
June Parcker
Arthur Rumery
George Francis
Robert Knox
Marland Milliken
Edward Hamner
Myra Goodwin
Harley Scammon, Jr
Clifford Berry
Elizabeth Thibodeau
Simonne Bean
Barbara Pre
Rochambeau Club Plans Work On New Hall
Rochambeau Club President Joseph Larose calls 25 members to finish painting and interior work at the new clubhouse 329 South Street Biddeford with a tentative March 16 opening. Regular meeting Thursday will be at the clubhouse as plans for a grand opening are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochambeau Club
Joseph Larose
South Street
Biddeford
Larose
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Weather ‘Auxiliary
Saco Hospital
John Patterson
Vincent Avenue
Raymond Grenier
Pool Street
Maine Medical Center
Elodie Renaud
Pike Street
Notre Dame _ hosital
Alexander Desloges
Prospect Street
Webber Hospital
Paul Tousignant
Memorial Drive
University of Maine
Irene Tousignant
Bernard
David D. Vaughan
Carmel E. Comeau
Fifteenth Street
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Roger L. Plante
Seaman
USN
Norbert J. Plante
Bacon Street
Great Lakes II
Mark R. Ouellette
Augustin Ouellette
Raymond Street
Ninth Marine Regiment
Oblate
Auusta
Leon Paul
Robert Ayheur
Charles Provencher
Albert Simoneau
St. Andre Parish
Paul Beaulieu
Rene Dauhin
Joseph Dube
Marcel Garon
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Paul J. Roy
Carl Smith
Gerard Turgeon
St. Joseph Parish
Paul Cote
Springvale
Peter Paraskevas
Pine Cone Temple
Pythian Sisters
K of P
Saco Zoning Board
Pienais
Samuel Lublinsky
St. Demetrios Cemetery
Frederic L. Walker
Marguerite Leach
Biddeford Pta
BHS
JFK
Roberts
Chandler Bouter
Donald Perrin
Shepard Avenue
Whelan
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Herbert Kerns
Bouter
Carter
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Erec
Valles
York County
Fireside Club
Hall
York Savings
McArthur
Public Library
Ted’s Auto Body Shop
Cumberland Ave
Ted Poirier
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