U.N. Secrets and Surprises Revealed in Max Harrelson Piece
A playful U.N. trivia column notes two secretariat members named Ofelia and Louise Yuen and explains how the building has 40 floors plus basements. It mentions stamp revenue, long Castro speech, and oddities like peacocks, a Geneva office, and Nathan Hale lore.
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Max Harrelson
United Nations
N. Y
U.N
Ofelia Yuen
Louise Yuen
Maldive Islands
New York
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Dag Hammarskjold
Geneva
Manhattan
Pace Nathan Hale
Security Council
Middle East
United States
U.S
The
World Organization
Owen-Davis Unit Past Presidents Thank Servicemen in Vietnam Cards
Owen-Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary met at Miss Alice Milliken home in Biddeford to read letters from three Vietnam stationed boys and plan care package shipments valued at 3 dollars each. Mrs Eva Sherman leads project. annual meeting notes and get well wishes noted with prayer and social hour followed.
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Parley
Owen-Davis
American Legion Auxiliary
Saco
Alice Milliken
Elm St
Biddeford
Vietnam
Donald L. Boudreau
Richard Parker
Nils H. Strombom
Eva Sherman
Esther Booth
Caroline Goodier
Juliette Rocray
Webber Hospital
Sunshine
Esther Cobb
Gilberto Lavoie
Florence Lewis
Helen Blanchette
Irene Parker
Engagement of Florence Mantis to Alan Joy
Mr and Mrs Mitchel A Mantis announce the engagement of their daughter Florence Mantis to Alan C Joy son of Mr and Mrs Roland H Joy Both are graduates of Biddeford High School and Cambridge High and Latin School They attend Plus School of Business and McIntosh College and work for Metal Tech Inc A July 15 wedding is planned.
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Mitchel A. Mantis
Graham St
Biddeford
Florence Mantis
Alan C. Joy
Roland H. Joy
Wells
Miss Mantis
Biddeford High School
American International College
Springfield
Mass
Plus School of Business
Portland
Cambridge
McIntosh College
Dover
N.H
Metal-Tech, Inc
Pea Marin
Charles Ave
Old Orchard Beach
Betty
Gerard Bisson
Joseph Bisson Jr
Pike St
Marin
Thornton Academy
Pepperell Mfg. Co
St. Francis College
First National Store
Retirement volunteers and elder service rise in community impact
Two San Diego readers debate aging work roles and retirement. A foreman, age 82, argues for continued work with testing. another 74 year old volunteers at a hospital, illustrating how seniors can stay active. The piece highlights senior service corps proposals and current volunteer opportunities in communities and hospitals.
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San Diego
Mr. O.T
Mr. T
Economic Organization of America
Chicago
USO
California
Edgemore Geriatrics Hospital
America
OEO
Williams
Mr. D
Edgemore Hospital
Minuteman 2 Test Flight Launch After Delay
At Cape Kennedy Florida the Air Force launched a Minuteman 2 intercontinental missile on a 5000 mile test flight after a six month delay due to warhead development problems. Officials reported 16th straight success but gave no details on Mark 12 warhead performance. The Mark 12, redesigned after July tests, aims for faster and more elusive delivery of a nuclear warhead.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
Air Force
Youth Weekend Set at Advent Christian Church Kennebunk
The Senior Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church in Lower Village Kennebunk schedules a weekend of activities from Friday to Sunday in January 2022. Berkshire Christian College students perform opening services and musical acts with Misses Suzanne Lee Lois Weade Fran Furge son and Mary Bull.
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Kennebunk
The
Advent Christian Church
Lower Village
Berkshire Christian College
Lenox
Mass
Suzanne Lee
Lois Weade
Fran Furgeson
Mary Bull
Dave Brown
Steve Brown
Robert Fillinger
Fellowship Hall
Berkshire
B.C.C
Spencer Andrews
Charles Towne
Linda Nadeau
Linda Brown
Peter Kenney
Nancy Spofford
David Spofford
Peter
William Kenney
Andrew Smith
White Duck Pants Drive forms part of band uniform effort
Biddeford Music Boosters meet at Biddeford Junior High as Principal Robert Hodge requests white duck trousers donations. Officers Barbara Coomb and Gertrude Lacroix report. a membership drive is planned. Upcoming events include the Maine All State Music Festival in Saco and an exchange concert. Feb 13 meeting set at 7:30 p.m.
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Robert Hodge
Biddeford
Biddeford Junior High School
Alfred Street
Hodge
Albert Brown
West St
Barbara Coomb
Gertrude Lacroix
Children Of Mary Sodality Elects Officers
Miss Ann Gallagher was re elected president of the Children of Mary Sodality of St. Mary's Parish Biddeford at last night's meeting in the school hall. Others named include Miss Margaret Renouf first vice president Miss Christine Feeney second vice president Miss Elaine White secretary and Miss Eleanor Mogan treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Gallagher
Children of Mary Sodality
St. Mary’s Parish
Biddeford
Margaret Renouf
Christine Feeney
Elaine White
Eleanor Mogan
Johanna Lynch
Mary Fearon
Eileen O'Rourke
Renouf
Propagation of the Faith
Sodality
Coleman O'Toole
Fascination Of Television Wearing Thin With Viewers
AP reports that some viewers, including higher income and educated groups, show waning interest in television. Nielsen data suggest upper income stability, while polls note many affluent people rarely turn on TV. Programs early in evenings are cited as overformatted and repetitive, with proposed picks like Bob Hope’s Christmas show and a brief variety segment as alternatives.
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New York
Televison
Television Information Office
National Association of Broadcasters
Nielsen
Mr. Terific
Captain Nice
April Dancer
U.N.C.L.E
Bob Hope
NBC
Dom de Luise
Vikki Carr
Barbara Eden
John Cunniff
AP Business News
NEW York (Ap
Presid
Johnson
Visu
Eaton
Rockefeller
United States
United Sates
Soviet Union
Red China
China
Europe
Poland
Hungary
Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia
Moscow
Congress
Eaton-Rockefeler
Latin America
Canada
Saco AMVETS Auxiliary Plans Dimes Coffee Event
The Saco AMVETS Post announces a February 7 Dimes coffee at Boucouvalas Dupuis Post on Spring Street with President Mrs. Helen Strout in charge. The auxiliary reports progress on Christmas gifts for Indian children on three state reservations and mitten sewing shipments alongside school supplies.
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Boucouvalas - Dupuis Amvets
Spring Street
Saco
Post
Helen Strout
Veterans Administration Center
Tagus
Margaret Parsons
Nora Duclos
Harriet Henderson
Kiwanis Committees Named by Old Orchard Beach Chapter
Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Club meets at the American Legion Hall with President Roger Tousignant presiding. Past Lt. Gov. Adelbert Jakeman Jr. presented a past president’s pin and led the invocation. Committee appointments for the year include Boys and Girls Work, Key Club, Vocational Guidance, agriculture and conservation, international relations, public and business affairs, support of churches, achievement, finance, house, interclub relations, Kiwanis education, laws and regulations, membership, program, public relations, and reception chaired by multiple officers and directors.
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Old Orchard Beach
Roger ‘Tousignant
New England
Boston
Jakeman
Tousignant
Portland Avenue
Boys and Girls Work
Roland. Mewer
Emerson Parlin
Arthur T. Dickson Jr
Key Club
Arthur J. Dickson Jr
Harold Fohlin
James Murphy
Adelbert M. Jakeman Sr
Rupert Davis
Jens Falledtoft
J. Nason Milliken
W. Warren Harmon
Donald Briggs
C. Russell Durant
Nicholas W. Danton
John M. Wortman
William J. Mullen
Jerome Daly
Donald W Shorey
James Simonson
William Malpass
J. Wilgott Anderson
Achievement
John Wortman
Jens Fallectoft
Warren Harmon
Henry Rudy
George Skillin
House
Louis Simpson
Roland Mewer
Alphonse Monier
Adelbert Jakeman Sr
Charles White
Kiwanis Education
Arthur Dickson Sr
James Moutsatsos
Robert M. Corliss
W. Malpass
Donald Jones
Adelbert Jakeman, Jr
Adelbert Jakeman
Convention Plans Made By Firemen
A joint meeting by Biddeford and Saco Fire Departments outlined plans for the 1967 Maine State Ice Fighters convention. The event is set for September 8 and 9 in the Biddeford Saco area with both departments hosting and last year’s parade at Waterville drawing over 70 units.
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Biddeford
Saco
Biddeford - Saco
Waterville
Emergency Meal Demonstration At Saco Extension Meeting
Saco Civil Defense Director Leon Libby spoke at the Saco Extension meeting held at G A R Hall on Cutts Avenue. A noon emergency feeding dinner was served to members. Mrs. Louise Harrison won a mystery prize. next meeting Feb 21 will feature bread making led by Mrs. Hazel Emmons.
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Saco Civil Defense
Leon Libby
Saco
G.A.R. Hall
Cutts Avenue
Annie Caton
Libby
Louise Harrison
Caton
Evelyn Gomez
Hazel Emmons
Hathaway Names Aide to 2nd Maine District Office
Representative William D. Hathaway of Maine announces Norman E. Drew of Eddington as his new district office chief. The 43 year old former Penobscot County Democratic Committee chair will assume duties February 1.
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Hathaway
Washington
William D. Hathaway
Maine
Norman E. Drew
Eddington
Drew
Penobscot County
Democratic Committee
Maine officials map committees for upcoming event
Officials in Maine noted progress toward this year’s event and promised a complete list of planning committees to be announced soon.
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Ord
Maine
Biddeford Women’s Democratic Social Club Officers Elected
The Biddeford Women’s Democratic Social Club named Mrs Laurianne Grover president Mrs Louise Meeryman vice president Mrs Marie Bisson secretary Mrs Gertrude Pontbriant treasurer and trustees Mrs Marie Anne Berthiaume Mrs Anna Forcier and Mrs Muriel Lachance at a supper meeting in St John’s Hall Biddeford. A nominating committee presented the slate and about 75 members attended the event with awards and birthday cakes later in the evening.
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Biddeford
Anna Forcier
Muriel Lachance
Anna Dutremble
Alice Fournier
Florida Ouellette
Beatrice Fortier
Anne Dutremble
Grover
Nee Nah Council Installs Pocahontas Officers in Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach Mystic Pocahontas lodge Nee Nah Council held a meeting at the American Legion Hall as Deputy Great Pocahontas Evelyn Lunder installed officers. Geneva Petrin led as Pocahontas with a slate including Janie Bibber Keeper of Records and Amelia Tibbetts trustee. Refreshments closed the session with word of a Feb. 6 meeting.
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Old Orchard Beach
Pocahontas
Geneva Petrin
Nee Nah Council
American Legion Hall
School Street
Evelyn ‘Lunder
Great Pocahontas
Priscilla Stevens
Evelyn Lunder
Priscilla Bibber
Michinewa
Rose Fournier
Amelia Tibbetts
Antonia Harqueil
Frances Johnson
Shirley Doe
Evelyn Presley
Rose Frechette
Rena Ellis
Janie Bibber
Shirley Croteau
Mary la Branche
Catherine Lemire
Poirier Honored At Kennebunk IGA Farewell Party
A farewell party was held at the Kennebunk I G A Store for manager Al Poirier of Saco. Guests included new owners Mr and Mrs Harry Williams and store staff and friends. The event featured buffet refreshments, dancing, and socializing with Poirier and his wife in attendance.
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Kennebunk
Kennebunk I.G.A
al Poirier
Saco
Millikin and Tomlinson
Portland
I.G.A
Harry Williams
Woodside Drive
Vernon Whitcher
Ancient Inventions From Mesopotamia
The ancient Mesopotamian civilization contributed key inventions including the wheel the true arch razor frying pan harps and astrological charts shaping early engineering and astronomy.
Tax Power: 16th Amendment Grants Congress Income Tax Authority
The 16th amendment to the Constitution grants Congress the power to levy and collect taxes on income. This change clarified federal taxation authority and shaped revenue policy for generations.
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Congress
Women Fellowship Plans Public Luncheon in Biddeford
Members of all circles of the Women's Fellowship of the United Church of Christ in Biddeford met at the church vestry to arrange a public luncheon on February 14 with Mrs. Robert Noble as chairwoman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Fellowship of the United Church of Christ
Congregational
Biddeford
Robert Noble
Mark Horne
Circle A
Warren Libby
William Beet
George Harpoothan
Berthel Stranck
Neil Dow
William Trott
Charles Patrick
Albert Worden
John MacDougall
Thomas Haley
Archie Maxwell
Jerome Day
Reginald McAdoo
Ruby Packard
Wayne Hutchins
Alfred Bradford
Philip Seamman
Norman Lundy
Joseph Haley
Paul Larrabee
Robert Montgomery
Carleton Foss
John Moeckel
Harold Staples
Annie Phillips
Harry Worden
Alfred Verason
Clayton Carsmi
Maine Soldier Dies Of Wounds In Vietnam Service
S Sergeant Roger P. Gallant 28 died in a Saigon hospital of wounds from battle with Viet Cong. His widow Patricia of Fort Mitchell Alabama survives with two children, his parents Mr and Mrs Peter T Gallant of Mexico Maine, a sister and four brothers. One brother Eugene J Gallant serves with Marines in Vietnam.
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Mexico
Roger P. Gallant
Maine
Vietnam
Saigon
Patricia
Fort Mitchell
Ala
Peter T. Gallant
Eugene J
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Owen-Davis Unit
Martin E. Segal
Retirement Advisors, Inc
E. D
Harrison Williams
New Jersey
Cynthia Lowry
AP Television
Saco Amvets
Dimes Coffee
Beach Kiwanis Club
Saco Extension
Democratic Woman’s Club
John McAleenan
Today
Associated Press
Eau Gallie
Mike McLester
Mike
Fred McLester
Philadelphia Institute For
Philadelphia
McLester
Poirier
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