Deaths Ardelle L. Littlefield 60 Bay View Road Saco
Ardelle L Littlefield 60 of Bay View Road Saco died suddenly yesterday while shoveling snow on a neighbor s roof. Born June 10 1907 in Medford Massachusetts he was secretary of the Camp Ellis Volunteer Fire Department a York County Firemen s Association member and a member of Grace Episcopal Church Medfield Massachusetts. Survived by widow Mary Wilson Littlefield two daughters two sons one sister eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 2 PM tomorrow at Shumway Funeral Home Saco with interment Mt Auburn Cemetery Auburn in spring. Friends may call today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM.
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Ardelle L. Littlefield
Bay View Road
Saco
Medford
Mass
Albion
Lara Hicks Littlefield
Camp Ellis Voluntere
Littlefield
York County Firemen's Association
Auburn
Ancient Brothers Lodge
A. M
Grace Episcopal Church
Medfield
Mary Wilson Littlefield
Mary Lou Rumery
Lyman
Linda C. McPhail
Port Royal
S.C
Vincent A
New Jersey
Laurence W
U.s.air Force
California
Charles Fraser
Westfield
N.J
Obituary for Asa Gould of Saco and Kingman origins
Asa Hebert Gould 64 of Portland Road Saco died suddenly at home. Born February 4 1903 in Kingman he worked in Bangor before moving to Saco in 1940 with later roles at South Portland shipyard Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Bancroft Martin. Survived by widow Olive Lowell Gould sister Etta Potter brother Wallace Downville and a niece. Funeral Monday 2 pm at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with Rev. John Jordan officiating. viewing Sunday 7 to 9 pm.
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Asa Herert Gould
Portland Road
Saco
Kingman
Sandy
Jennie Gould
Bangor
South Portland
Portsmouth Naval
Kittery
Bancroft-Martin
Gould
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Olive Lowell Gould
Nancy Thomp
John Jordan
School Street Methodist Church
Rends
Func- Home
Sunay
Frechette Widow of Biddeford Native Dies in Connecticut Hospital
Mrs Albertine Frechette 64 widow of John Frechette formerly of Biddeford and later Wapping Conn died in a Connecticut hospital after a short illness born July 22 1903 in St Paul de Chester Quebec daughter of Albert and Leah Chaine Desharnais. Survived by sons Andrew C Winthrop Reynald Bryan OH Raoul Hartford Conn daughters Mrs Hervey Tardiff South Windsor Conn and Mrs Roger Duhamel New Britain Conn 16 grandchildren four brothers and six sisters all in Canada. Services at St Andre Church Biddeford Monday at 9 a.m. Friends may call at Rater Funeral Home Biddeford 7–9 p.m. Saturday and 2–4 and 7–9 p.m. Sunday.
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Albertine Frechette
John Frechette
Sullivan St
Biddeford
Wapping
Conn
Connecticut
St. Paul de Chester
Que
Albert
Leah Chaine Desharnais
St. Andre's Church
Our Lady of Victory Circle
Hill Biddeford
Sotenay
Masonic Service Tonight for Ardelle L Littlefield
Saco Lodge A F and A M to conduct ritualistic services at 7 30 PM at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco for Ardelle L Littlefield the deceased person noted in the notice with ceremony details for the funeral home service.
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Saco Lodge
A.F
A.M
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring St
Saco
Ardelle L Littlefield
Funeral Directors Listings in Saco Maine
Funeral service addresses and directors listed for Saco Maine firms including Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street phone 284 5611 Philip H. Gross Sr. Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street phone 282 0562 Emond's Funeral Home at 28 5511 with Frank X. Emond and J P Conroy as directors.
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Shumway Funeral Service
Spring Street
Saco
Philip H. Gross Sr
Dennett & Craig
Main Street
Maine
Dial
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. P. Conroy
Card of Thanks for expressions of sympathy
The family of the late Harry A Townsend Sr expresses sincere thanks for the expressions of sympathy during their bereavement.
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Sinfern
Harry A. Townsend Sr
Funeral for Fernand J Leclerc at St Andre’s Church
Funeral services for Fernand J Leclerc of 3 Main St Biddeford were held at St Andre's Church with a solemn requiem high mass. Rev Charles Rivard led, assisted by Deacon Rev Roland Sirois and Subdeacon Rev Maurice Morin. Burial followed in St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford. Members of Council Chagnon Union St Jean Baptiste listed Adelard Bisson Albert Nolette Edgar Cabana Louis Boucher Alberic Danis Arthur Lemire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernand J. Leclerc
Main St
Biddeford
St. Andre’s
Charles Rivard
Roland Sirois
Maurice Morin
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Beavers
Council Chagnon
Union St. Jean Baptiste
Adelard Bisson
Albert Nolette
Edgar Cabana
Louis Boucher
Alberic Danis
Arthur Lemire
Funeral services for Arthur J. Denoncourt Biddeford
Funeral services for Arthur J. Denoncourt of 220 Pool Street Biddeford were held at St. Andre's Church at 10 this morning. Rev Roland J. Sirois celebrated a solemn high Mass of requiem assisted by Rev Donald LaBranche and Rev Maurice Morin. Choir directed by Charles Proulx with Laura Proulx at organ. Bearers from Sacred Heart League included Henry Bourque Edmond Neault Wil Tae Bisson and Josephat Tar. Burial followed in the family lot at St. Joseph's Cemetery with committal prayers by Father Morin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Denoncourt
Pool St
Biddeford
St. Andre's Church
Roland J. Sirois
Donald LaBranche
Maurice Morin
St. Andre’s Church
Charles Proulx
Laura Proulx
Wells Grange awards 25 year pin at meeting
Wells Grange awarded a 25 year pin and certificate to Kenneth Campbell at this week’s meeting in the hall on Sanford Road. Maine State Grange Master Arthur Perkins presented with Mrs. Isabel Perkins assisting. Other business included a 50 year pin eligibility for Daisy Littlefield and plans for a Jan 23 luncheon for the Retired Teachers Association, a wedding reception in March, and a youth conference trip for Jan 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Littlefield
Jacob M. Kelley
Augusta
Grange Hall
Alberta Morison
Arundel Women’s Republican Club
York County
Ruel MacKenzie
Presumpscot Grange
Westbrook
John Flaherty
Arthur Perkins
Wells
Beaver Dam Grange
North Berwick
Philip Jutras
William Riley
New Yorkers head for Bishop College education project
Miguel Gonzalez, 25, joins 38 young New Yorkers leaving for Bishop College Dallas under the Neighborhood Youth Corps. He left school at 16 after his father died, aims to finish college while his wife Adilia works as a machine operator to support them.
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Associated Press New York
Miguel Gonzalez
Gonzalez
Bishop College
Dallas
Tex
Adilia
Personal notes from Saco on illness and bereavement
Roland F Lavigne of 170 Lew ish Ave Saco is confined to his home with illness. Mr and Mrs Ralph Gingue of Garfield Street Saco have returned home from Providence R I where they were called following the death of Gingue s brother.
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Roland F. Lavigne
Lewis Ave
Saco
Ralph Gingue
Garfield Street
Providence
R.I
A supper and installation by Division One AOH at St Mary's Hall
An installation supper for Division One Ancient Order of Hibernians and guests will start at 6 30 p m Saturday in St Mary's Hall Biddeford. Re-Obligation Night by Sace Rebekah Lodge follows at 7 30 p m in Odd Fellows Hall Main Street Saco with refreshments served in the dining room after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient Order of Hibernians
St. Mary’s Hall
Biddeford
Sace Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Main Street
Saco
Boys Fellowship of Lyman Baptist Church Meets Saturday
The Boys' Fellowship of the Lyman Baptist Church, Goodwins Mills, will meet Saturday at 10 a.m. at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
No Injuries Reported In Saco Accidents
Saco police report Natha lie Bouchard 67 of 169 Lewis Ave Saco escaped serious injury when her car ran off Ferry Road and struck a tree. She said another vehicle entering from a side street forced her off the road. Priscilla V. Davis 28 of 10 Glenwood Ave Saco sideswiped. Thomas P. Baker 50 of Saco skid on Glenwood Avenue. Baker vehicle being towed. In another accident Thursday Lee H. Bartlett of the Thacher Hotel Biddeford and Adam Loudon 57 of Hollis Center collided on Bradley Street.
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Saco
Nathalie Bouchard
Lewis Ave
Ferry Road
Priscilla V. Davis
Glenwood Ave
Thomas P. Baker
Glenwood Avenue
Baker
Lee H. Bartlett
Thacher Hotel
Biddeford
Adam Loudon
Hollis Center
Bradley Street
Omega Day Designated In Village Church
Kennebunk Advent Christian Church will host Omega Day on Sunday January 14 at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall to launch the new Omega youth group. Rev Rob ert C Hewitt says the program helps modern teens apply New Testament teachings to modern problems and features picnics trips debates bull sessions discussions songfests dinners hikes and service projects led by Mr Spencer Andrews and Mrs Andrews with Rev Hewitt assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Robert C. Hewitt
Advent Christian Church
Kennebunk Lower Village
New Omega
Fellowship Hall
Omega
California
Christ
Mr. Hewitt
Spencer Andrews
Pythian Home Group Sets Annual Meeting Details
Kennebunk event notes Ivy Temple Sisters meeting at Knights of Pythias Hall with memorials to Bertha Lynn and Marcia Edes Aldrich. Lila Haskell's letter invites Pythian Home Association annual meeting January 27 at 2 pm at Woodsford Temple Portland with luncheon. Gussie Ephross to represent Ivy Temple. Roberta Martin wins mystery prize. Next meeting January 24 with Fannie Furbish and Ephross on refreshment duty.
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Kennebunk
Lucretia Powers
Ivy Temple
Knights of Pythias Hall
Eleanor Leech
Bertha Lynn
Detroit
Mich
Marcia Edes-Aldrich
Alpha Temple
Farmington
Lila T. Haskell
Pythian Home Association
Woodsford Temple
Woodsford Street
Portland
Gussie Ephross
Roberta Martin
Fannie Furbish
Evelyn Court
Gladys Leech
Protest Over Tie to Queen After Beatles MBE Honors
A protest erupts as a speaker recalls three years since a tie linked 12 war medals to Queen Elizabeth II following the Beatles receiving the MBE in the honors list. The event highlights lingering controversy and salute to service.
Continued Cold Portland Weather Card
The forecast calls for clear and cold conditions tonight with lows from 5 below to 15 below in the south and 15 below to 20 below in the north. Saturday will be sunny and not as cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Weather Outlook for Northern New England and Rhode Island
The five day forecast from the Weather Bureau calls for below normal temperatures from Saturday to Wednesday. Highs near 30 along the southern coast, teens to low 20s inland, and lows in the teens to 5 below zero near the Canadian border. Temperatures rise slowly after Sunday but turn colder again by Monday or Tuesday. Precipitation expected under one-fourth inch water in northern Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. one-fourth to one-half inch elsewhere, with over half an inch in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
USS. Weather Bureau
New England
Rhode Island
Canadian
Vermont
New Hampshire
Maine
Massachusetts
Communion Service Set At Saco Church
A Holy Communion service postponed from last Sunday will be held at 10 30 during morning worship at United Baptist Church Main Street Saco Rev Stanley A Bennett will preach on Terminals or Transmitters Mrs Alton L Tripp will join by letter from Clinton Avenue Baptist Church Trenton N J The senior choir directed by Lawrence Woodward will sing Pilgrims Chorus from Tannhauser arranged by N Clifford Page with organist Mrs Mary M Hill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Baptist Church
Main
Saco
Stanley A. Bennett
Alton L. Tripp
Clinton, Avenue Baptist Church
Trenton
N.J
Saco Man Named To Honor Society at Emerson College
Charles aieete a senior at Emerson College was elected to Gold Key Society the college honor service organization. Rosen major in speech education is son of Israel and Mrs Rosen of 149 Pleasant St Saco and a Thornton Academy graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Charles Aieete
Emerson College
Gold Key Society
Rosen
Israel Rosen
Pleasant St
Saco
Thornton Academy
New Book List Compiled By McArthur Library Staff
McArthur Library releases Preview and Review detailing a new library paper and a record collection service. The first issue highlights current non-fiction fiction and children's titles with authors including Pierre Boulle Vannevar Bush Henry Cecil C S Forester Isaac Singer and more.
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McArthur Library
Pierre Boulle
Vannevar Bush
Bennett Cerf
Leo Damors
Cape Cod
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Emily Hahn
Animal Gardens
Harry Hansen
New England
Idne Boutwell
Liberty
Olive Burt
Chief Joseph
Election Held By VFW Past Presidents Association
The Past Presidents Association of Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary met at 340 Main St Biddeford. Officers elected include President Corinne Goudreau Secretary Blanche Roy Chaplain Beatrice Stone Sunshine Chairman Jeannette Curro Trustees Mamie Gagne and Lucianna Roy. Mrs Alden Racine named press reporter. Next meeting set for Feb 14 at 9a Pool St Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden Racine
Stone
Beach Rainbow Names Officers
Old Orchard Beach Assembly of the Rainbow met at Robinson Memorial Hall. Worthy Advisor Lynn Pittfield presided with Mother Advisor Mrs. Jane Lamson. Officers elected Christine Teravainen Faith Susan Mullen Hope Jane Thurston Charity Alison Witham Judy Winslow. Susan Sheehan and Roberta Chase received a majority ceremony. Installation set for Saturday January 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Order of the Rainbow
Robinson Memorial Hall
West Grand Avenue
Lynn Pittfield
Jane Lamson
Christine Teravainen
Faith
Susan Mullen
Hope
Jane Thurston
Charity
Alison Witham
Worlthy
Judy Winslow
Susan Sheehan
Roberta Chase
Market shifts cut into toy and cosmetic sectors in 1967
The section notes a falling birth rate shrinking toys and games, rising convenience stores drawing shoppers from supermarkets, and cosmetics losing to home hair dyes. Hair trends push demand for wig work and hair straightening while wood furniture makers fear propylene plastics. Beer growth remains strong despite a cool summer. Aluminum cans are set to double in beverage packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauticians
Young People and a Shifting National Identity
The United States today is described as a nation largely made up of young citizens. The article discusses demography, social change, and how youth influence politics, culture, and community life amid evolving traditions and opportunities. It notes generational perspectives shaping policies and public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Young People Under Sixteen in 1790 Population
In 1790 nearly half of the four million inhabitants were under 16 years old, highlighting a notably youthful national demographic.
Saco Man Honored By Bridge Club
Alf Rosen of Saco was honored at the Sea Stars Duplicate Bridge Club meeting at the Briggs home. He became the first local Life Master since the club began in 1964. Red-point awards were given to Louis Brackett Lorimer Brackett Eugene Pecoraro and others for winter games in Boston. The club will meet again at 7 30 p m at the Briggs home Lawn Avenue.
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Maine Bridge Association
Duplicate Bridge Club
Donald Briggs
Lawn Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Herbert Ginn
Cape Elizabeth
State Bridge Association
Israel Rosen
Saco
Bos
Alf Rosen
Sea Stars
Boston
Iven Louis
Lorimer Bracett
Aron Mongalian
Eugene Pecoraro
Susanne Snow
Patricia Peterson
Andrew Iverson
Richard Shorey
Lucille Brock
Edrice Bates
Oscar Paradis
Jack Sheehan
Avis Briggs
David Marshall
Charlotte Dubois
William Haase
Louis Brackett
Celian Gross
al Rosen
Leo Ross
James Mullen
Ginn
R. Mongalian
Haynes
East
West
Marshall
Victory Dance Plans Furthered for Biddeford High Team
Plans for the Victory Dance honoring Biddeford High School state championship football team were advanced at a Biddeford Athletic Association meeting. The event, set for February 3 at Steve White gym, names Philip Cantara general chairman and tickets manager, with John Foss chairing the hall committee and Miss Ann Gallagher handling publicity. Reservations begin this week and can be obtained from committee members or Doran's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Biddeford Athletic Association
Steve White
Philip Cantara
John Foss
Ann Gallagher
Doran’s
Sanford Firm Gets SBA Loan
Senate Maine leaders announced the SBA approved a 129,250 Development Corporation loan to Sanford Airport Development Corp of Sanford Maine to finance land, a building, and machinery for TEC of Maine. The plan expects five new jobs. Canal National Bank funds 58,750 and the Development Corporation 47,000 for a total project cost of 235,000. President John E. Garnsey leads the Development Corp and Oscar Erlandson heads TEC of Maine. This marks the 40th Development Corporation loan to Maine with total loans at 5,444,111.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Edmund S. Muskie
Peter Kyros
D-Maine
Small Business Administration
Development Corporation
Sanford Airport Development Cor
Sanford
Maine
Oan
TEC of Maine
Canal Nationa!ank
Saco
John E. Garnsey
Oscar Erlandson
Woman Injured In Fall At Home In Kennebunk
Mrs. Archie Turner of Barnard Street Kennebunk was taken to Webber Hospital Biddeford after falling down cellar stairs at home. The accident broke her eyeglasses and left a cut over the left eye needing stitches. She also sustained a broken right arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Archie Turner
Barnard Street
Webber Hospital
Biddeford
Puritan Leader and President Goodwin Lead Last Night Meeting
The Puritan figure and President Earl Goodwin chaired last night's meeting, guiding discussions and decisions on key community matters. Attendees reported a constructive session focused on plans and collaborations for upcoming initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Goodwin
Financial planning checkup for retirement health
A Metropolitan Family offers a confidential retirement financial check-up to assess living costs and security. It compares financial health to a physical check-up and invites you to plan for the future with no obligation beyond protecting loved ones. Call for details.
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South Windham
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State Association
Lorimer Brackett
Alice Mougalian
Aram Mougalian
Brenda L. Estabrook
Ruth D. Allen
Allen
Pine Street
Estabrook
Solange A. Derosier
South St
South Street
Roger A. Dussault
Lindale Ave
Dussault
Maplewood Avenue
Route 1
Leroy E. Grant
John Durfee
Wilbur Avenue
Durfee
Jean G. Boucher
Oak St
Barbara Simard
Clifford St
Pool Street
Boucher
VFW
Saco Man
Bridge Club
Sanford Firm
Bolduc Paint & Wallpaper CO
Alfred St
Volkswagen
King’s Motors
Arundel
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Audie
Elm St
Dearborn
Robert G. Grondin
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