Death of Mrs Minnie M Fenderson of Saco at 92
Mrs Minnie M Fenderson 92 of 341 North St Saco widow of Ivory Fenderson died at home yesterday afternoon. Born Feb 14 1875 in Millbrook New Brunswick she was daughter of David and Elizabeth Hughes and member of Saco United Baptist Church where she led the Phila thea Class. Survived by son Ivory H and daughter Geraldine both of Saco and brother Herbert Hughes of St John NB. Funeral 2 pm tomorrow at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Calling hours 7 to 9 tonight.
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Minnie M. Fenderson
North St
Saco
Ivory Fenderson
Millbrook
N. B
David and
Elizabeth Pearce Hughes
Herbert Hughes
St. John
N.B
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring St
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Frank P. Daley 73 Kennebunkport veteran dies at VA hospital
Frank P. Daley, 73, a longtime Kennebunkport resident, died Wednesday at the Veterans Administration Hospital Togas after a long illness. Born October 14, 1894 in Bath, he worked as a clerk at Miller's Drug Store in Dock Square until retiring in 1951 and served in World War I. Survived by his widow Edythe and son Frank P. Daley Jr., the funeral was to be held at Bibber Memorial Chapel in Kennebunk with calling hours tonight.
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Kennebunkport
Frank P. Duley
Veterans Administration Hospital
Togas
Bath
Frank
Katherine Perkins Duley
Bliss Business College
Lewiston
Daley
Miller's Drug Store
Dock Square
U.S. Army
Small - Tobey Post
American Legion
Polar Star Lodge
A. F and
A. M
Edythe K. Daley
Frank P. Daley Jr
Bibber Memorial Chapel
Summer St
Kennebunk
Emile A Landry Biddeford Man Dies After Illness
Emile A Landry 73 of 22 Crescent St Biddeford died last night in a local hospital after a brief illness Born Feb 28 1894 in Biddeford he was the son of Amedee and Melina Christian Landry A World War I Navy veteran he was a member of the York County Barracks Veterans of World War I Biddeford He had worked as a cabinet maker for the Dearborn Co Hartford Conn retiring six years earlier Surviving are one sister Elise Landry Biddeford two brothers Edward Landry Biddeford and Fredy Landry Port Arthur Died burial at St Josephs Cemetery Funeral home viewing arranged at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford today and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p m
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Emile A. Landry
Crescent St
Biddeford
Amedee
Melina Christian Landry
York County
Dearborn Co
Hartford
Memorial gathering for Emile Saamey at Sansoucy Funeral Home
Members of Our Lady of Victory Circle will meet at 2 Be tomorrow at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford to pay respects to Emile Saamey the brother of a member.
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Our Lady of Victory Circle
Sansoucy
Stone St
Biddeford
Emile Saamey
Dimes Donation Approved by Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid of the South Biddeford Methodist Church voted to donate to the March of Dimes at a Biddeford Pool gathering hosted by Mrs. Margaret Linscott. Lena Peck presided, Lydia Emerson reported, and 16 adults attended. next meeting is January 31 at Mrs. Peck’s Marblehead Lane home.
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Ladies Aid of
South Biddeford
Jean Goldthwaite
Winners Listed At Beach Whist Party
OLD ORCHARD BEACH A whist party and social of the Rev. James J. Mullen Council K of C Auxiliary was held at the Columbus Club Hall Union Avenue. Members and guests attended with prizes won by Emma Landry high, Joan Hilton low, and Cor as Queens.
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Old Orchard Beach
James J. Mullen
K. of C
Columbus Club
Union Avenue
Priscilla Nolette
Aurore Nolette
Shirley Croteau
Catherine Lemire
Angelina Marcotte
Emma Landry
Marie Boisvert
Patricia Gervais
Olive Thibeau
Joan Erickson
Joan Hilton
Armand la Pointe
Arthur Corriveau
Dorothy Guay
Amelia Tibbetts
Marcia Guarina
Queens
Cor
Funeral Directors Seacoast Area Listings
Funeral directory snippet lists Shumway Funeral Service at 38 Spring Street Saco 284-5611 director Philip H. Gross Sr. Funeral firms Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco 1 282-0562 and Emond's Funeral Home 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
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. P. Conroy
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Violet Ayotte
Funeral services for Mrs. Violet Ayotte of 23 Leon Street Biddeford were held at St. Andre's Church with Rev. Charles Rivard officiating. Assisting were Rev. Roland Sirois and Rev. Maurice Morin. Bearers included Roger Ayotte and several Roberge and Jariz family members. Committal prayers followed in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
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Violet Ayotte
Leon St
Biddeford
St. Andre's Church
Charles Rivard
Roland Sirois
Maurice Morin
Laura Proulx
Father Morin
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Roger Ayotte
Roger Roberge Jr
Paul Roberge
Rene Jariz
Arthur Roberge
Michael Jariz
Funeral for Alphonse Bellavance in Biddeford
Funeral services for Alphonse Bellavance 106 Green St Biddeford were held at St Josephs Church Biddeford with Rev Valmont Gilbert presiding and Diana Rousselle at the organ. Interment followed in St Josephs Cemetery with graveside prayers. Bearers included members of the Sacred Heart League Irish and Council Chagnon Jason St Jean Edgar Cabana William Bisson Henry Bourque and Albert Nolette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonse Bellavance
Green St
Biddeford
St. Joseph's Church
Valmont Gilbert
Diana Rousselle
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Father Gilbert
Sacred Heart League of the Irish
Council Chagnon
Jason St. Jean
Edgar Cabana
William Bisson
Henry Bourque
Albert Nolette
Gadbois Funeral Rites Held in Waterville Church
Ernest J. Gadbois of 82 Lake Ave. Waterville had funeral services Wednesday at St. Margaret's Church with Rev. Rudolph Leveille presiding. Burial followed in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. bearers included Jerome Plante, Richard Plante, Albert Gadbois, Philip Gadbois, Leo Gadbois, and Armand Gadbois.
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Ernest J. Gadbois
Old Orchard Beach
Lake Ave
St. Margaret’'s Church
Rudolphe J. Leveille
Pees
Blanche R. Boisvert
Father Leveille
St. Francis de Salles Cemetery
Waterville
Jerome G. Plante
Richard Plante
Albert Gadbois
Philip Gadbois
Leo Gadbois
Armand Gadbois
Landowner killed as Guatemala terror wave hits
Gunmen shot Alfonso Alejos de la Cerda, 77, in a Guatemala City suburb amid a police roundup for terrorism. The attack followed the slayings of U.S. Army Col. John D. Webber Jr. and Lt. Cmdr. Ernest A. Munro, with FAR taking credit in retaliation for guerrilla deaths. Police detained suspects as security at the U.S. Embassy and American facilities intensified.
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Guatemala
U.S
Alfonso Alejos de la Cerda
Roberto Alejos
Carlos Alejos
Washington
Havana Radio
Alejos
U.S. Army
John D. Webber Jr
Houston
Tex
Ernest A. Munro
Rockland
Maine
U.S. Naval
Harry L. Greene
Omaha
Neb
Army
John R. Forster
Seattle
Wash
Webber and Munro
State Department
Robert J. McCloskey
Corey T. Oliver
Thal America
Foreles
Emilio Arenales
Community club names officers and schedule meeting
The article lists officers including Irene Corriveau and special prize winners Mrs. Joan Erickson and Mrs. Priscilla Nolette. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Aurore Nolette and Mrs. Catherine Lemire. The next meeting is a business session at 8 p.m. January 13 at the hall on Union Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ine Corriveau
Joan Erickson
Priscilla Nolette
Aurore Nolette
Catherine Lemire
Union Avenue
Local fraternal and club meetings listed for Biddeford area
The January business meeting of Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus meets tonight at 8 in the K of C Hall Bid There is a 730 tonight for Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star at Saco Masonic Hall Mrs Mary Lou Kaleel chairs refreshments Officers to wear white Circle B United Church of Christ Biddeford delays meeting until January Biddeford Saco Lodge Elks meets tonight at 7 in the Elks home Saco Portland Road with balloting for membership A baked ham supper precedes the session Adaht Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Ruth Night Friday at 730 in Odd Fellows Hall Alfred Street Biddeford
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Luke E. Hart
Annette
Order of the Eastern Star
Saco Masonic Hall
Mary Lou Kaleel
Biddeford-Saco Lodge of Elks
Sin the Elks Home
Portland Road
Saco
Adaht Chapter
Odd Fellows Hall
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Friday youth church events at local parishes
A series of Friday services and meetings for youths and families, including Royal Rangers and Missionettes for ages 12 to 17 at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle in Old Orchard Beach, Full Gospel Assembly evangelistic service in Biddeford, Pioneer Girls at Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills, a Ladies Prayer meeting at Lyman Baptist Parsonage, and Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes at St. Monica's Kennebunk with grades 6 to 8 meeting after school.
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Royal Rangers and Missionettes
Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle
Assembly of God
Atlantic Avenue
Third Street
Old Orchard Beach
Full Gospel Assembly
American Legion Hall
Elm St
Biddeford
Pioneer Girls
Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
St. Monica’s Church
Kennebunk
Weather: Portland Fair Tonight and Friday
The weather forecast for Portland calls for mostly fair conditions tonight and Friday with moderating temperatures. Tonight's lows will be in the teens and Friday's highs in the 30s to low 40s. Light to moderate winds will switch from light and variable tonight to southwest 5 to 15 mph Friday, increasing somewhat.
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Portland
Parish Council at St Andre's Adds Youth Members
St Andre's Parish Council in Biddeford met with Chairman William Sutton. Adrien Laverriere added five youths to the roster Leo Cyr Paula Martel Michael Pinette Gerard Roberg e and Jeanne Beaulieu to ensure youth representation. Parish census head Levasseur reports 1 870 families divided into 16 districts with 120 families per council member. A church rear district list will be posted. The yard will serve pupils and churchgoers parking on Sundays and holy days. Other attendees included clergy and local residents.
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St. Andre’s
Biddeford
William Sutton
Adrien Laverriere
Leo Cyr
Paula Martel
Michael Pinette
Gerard Roberge
Jeanne Beaulieu
Levasseur
Charles Rivard
Roland Sirois
Maurice Morin
Conrad
Theresa Boucher
Estelle Fontaine
Maurice Hebert
Lucienne Roy
Yvette Loranger
June Dubois
Norman Racine
Edmond Neault
Rene Gobeil
Paul Beaupre
Raymond Gosselin
George Neault
Lucien Ruel
Noella L’heuruex
Wilfrid Fortier
Biddeford Saco YMCA Plans Coming Events and Terms
The Biddeford Saco YMCA outlines its upcoming activities with a January meeting appointing a nominating committee to present officers and announcing April 1 as the new fiscal year start. Registrations for the second semester begin January 20 and 27 at Hamilton Memorial Hall, with the Children’s Theater Workshop canceled January 27, and plans to expand classes for mentally retarded children and a public production set for April.
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Biddeford-Saco
YWCA
Hamilton Memorial Hall
Beach Street
Saco
J. Ralph Larochelle
Raymond Bonang
Lloyd Trecartin
Richard Spath
Women’s Committee
Paul Jones
William Searle
Roberts
A. Raymond Gannon
Donna Daley
Beverly
Mass
Saco ‘Valley Association For
Robert Warner
Jane Burns
Robert Whittier
Thomas Moore
Gilbert Harrison
Howard Cushman
Oliver Johnson
Edward Whelan
Samuel Bellevue
Raymond Ne
Jason Ramsell
Union Address Triggers Mixed Democratic Reaction
President Johnson’s State of the Union address on Vietnam peace prospects drew a cool reception from some Democrats. Kennedy and Fulbright criticized the policy while McCarthy warned of ongoing failures. Johnson urged a 10 percent tax surcharge and $10.4 billion in spending, drawing opposition from Proxmire Long and others.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
North Vietnam
Robert F. Kennedy
New York
J. William Fulbright
Arkansas
William Proxmire
Joint Economic Committee
Russell B. Long
Senate Finance Committee. Org
French Fried Ham and Swiss Sandwich Prep
A cook's suggestion to make a hearty French fried sandwich by choosing ham and Swiss cheese, dipping the filled sandwich in beaten eggs, and sautéing slowly in butter for a crisp finish.
Biddeford Property Re-Zone
At a Biddeford Board of Zoning Appeals meeting last night 45 Western Ave Biddeford currently held by Biddeford Improvement Co and occupied by York Heel Co was rezoned from industrial to commercial at the request of Mark Simard 361 Elm St Biddeford owner of York County Biscuit Co of 72 Main St Factory Island Saco Simard plans to buy the Western Avenue building and move his business there after the sale is completed Zoning authorities say the change from manufacturing to wholesaling will reduce traffic on Western Ave York Heel Corp is moving to a Sanford site.
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Biddeford Board of Zoning Appeals
Western Ave
Biddeford
Biddeford Improvement Company
York Heel Co
Mark Simard
Elm St
Simard
York County Biscuit Co
Main St
Factory Island
Saco
Western Avenue
Prizes Awarded To K of C Auxiliary Members Night
Special prizes were won by Mrs. Ralph Bouthillette Mrs. Paul Roy and Miss Constance Lachance as Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary held its monthly social at St Johns Hall Biddeford. Other prizes went to many members and lunch was served by chairwoman Mrs Philip Masse and committee. Officials announced the next event on February 7 at the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Bouthillette
Paul Roy
Constance Lachance
Luke E. Hart
Romney Opens Second Front In Wisconsin
PORTSMOUTH NH AP George Romney expands campaign to Milwaukee for the April 2 Wisconsin primary while continuing to emphasize the New Hampshire vote. He says he is the underdog but confident, cites broader issue focus and experience, and calls for a neutral, inclusive settlement in Vietnam with broader Saigon participation.
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Portsmouth
N.H
George Romney
New Hampshire
Wisconsin
Michigan
Milwaukee
Romney
Richard M. Nixon
Mney
Dover
American Motors Corp
Nixon
Johnson
Congress
Vietnam
Saigon
Shuffling Of Funds To Keep Spending Down
Washington AP report says the Johnson administration will use a unified $186 billion budget and shuffle funds to curb spending. Defense will rise by 10.4 billion, with cuts sought in some programs and deferred construction. A 10 percent tax surcharge and ending gold backing aim to free funds for dollar defense abroad.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
State of the Union
Ohnson
Pentagon
U.S
AMVETS Unit Holds Meeting At Beach Home
OLD ORCHARD BEACH The Abbott Verville AMVETS Auxiliary met Wednesday at the Post Home Walnut Street with President Leona Travers presiding. Minutes treasurer report and correspondence read. Officers present. Silver attendance award to Marcelle Lessard. Gifts voted for three adopted children. Plans for a foodless sale discussed. Next card party eighth of 15 on Sunday at 8 pm open to the public. Next auxiliary meeting February 7 at 8 pm. all members asked to attend.
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Old Orchard
Plans Set For ESP Lecture by Mrs Shirley Harrison
Plans completed for a public lecture on Extra Sensory Perception by Mrs Shirley Harrison of Bar Mills. The Rockettes Club of Saco met last night at Jean Hazelton's home in Saco to outline the event scheduled for January 24 at 7 30 p m in the Fairfield School gymnasium. A club dinner and next meeting at Laura Vittori so's home in Saco were also discussed. Other attendees included Deborah Beidard Jayne Lamb Jean Winston Carol Rancourt Donna Coburn Susan Stickney and Marjorie Lafond with Pamela Estes Marisha Grondin and Susan Hayden guests Nancy Scammon and Sandra McCullum.
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Shirley Harrison
Bar Mills
Rockettes Club
Saco
Jean Hazelton
Fairfield School
Ene
Laura Vittorioso
Deborah Beidard
Jayne Lamb
Jean Winiston
Carol Rancourt
Donna Coburn
Susan Stickney
Marjorrie LaFond
Pamela Estes
Marisha Grondin
Susan Hayden
Nancy Scammon
Sandra McCullum
Maine House Debate Over Education Subsidy Funding
Rep Bernice Hanson denounces Curtis proposal to raise subsidies without funds as irresponsible. Rep Emilien Levesque argues governor aims for a 1969 subsidy, with no need for a 1968 raise. He notes Oct. special session produced a large subsidy and 1970 remains possible. Local funding shares show 57.2 percent from municipalities, lowest in New England, with federal aid and nonlocal sources filling the gap.
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Curtis
Bernice B. Hanson
Lebanon
House
Education Committee
Emilien A. Levesque
Dmadawaska
New England
Treasurer Installed By Pythian Sisters in Saco
The Pine Cone Temple of the Pythian Sisters met at Pythias Hall in Saco where Louise Loughery was elected treasurer due to the illness of the prior officer. Bertha Lynn and Marcia Edes Aldrich were honored in the memorial.
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Pine Cone Temple
Pythias Hall
Pepperell Square
Main Street
Saco
Louise Loughery
Bertha Lynn
Marcia Edes Aldrich
Bertha Twomey
Woodfords Temple
Portland
Sarah Metcalf
Norma Boothby
Loughery
Boothby
Club Guests Discuss Area Association Meeting Topics
Jaycee Wives met at Mrs. Leroy Waycott's Saco home to hear Mrs. Margret Ouellette and Marshall Bean discuss the Saco Valley Association for referred Children. Mrs. Roger Eioft reported 300 prenatal pamphlets distributed and offered larger booklets on request. Three Outstanding Young Men convention set for Portland January 27-28 with seven Saco couples attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ouellette
Marshall Bean
Saco Valley Association
Leroy Waycott
Therrien Avenue
Saco
Arthur Huot
Roger Eioft
Healthy Babies Project
Glenhaven Circle
Portland
Claude Beanger
James Cartier
Daniel Dearborn
Barry Gallant
Sherman Letellier
Willard Stackvale
James Ward III
Donald Waterhouse
A. Raymond Gannon
Richard Farrer
Wilfred Trottier
Old Orchard Beach Saco urge regional school union plan
School officials discuss forming School Union 7 to tap state funds for secondary education. Plans call for an assistant superintendent and a new Middle School building in Old Orchard Beach, with trustees urged to approve the name Charles A. Loranger School in honor of the late committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Academy
School Union 7
Plante
Department of Education
Old Orchard Beach
Saco
Forbush
State Department of Education
University of Maine Placement Board
University of New Hampshire
Boston University
Charles A. Loranger
Loranger
Services Held For Boucher Family
Triple funeral services for Jean Paul Boucher Marguerite Boucher and their son Michael were held at St Andre's Church Biddeford with Rev Leopold J Huot officiating. Deacon Rev Roland Sirois and sub deacon Rev Maurice Morin assisted. Delegations included Daughters of Isabella Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary and St Francis College. Bearers included Raoul Thibodeau Paul Laucier Gerard Gendron and others. Committal prayers were offered by Father Rivard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Paul Boucher
Marguerite Boucher
Michael Boucher
Silvio Levesque
J. R. Thibodeau
Alfred
St. Francis College
Charles Rivard
Daughters of Isabella
Notre Dame Hospital
St. Andre's Home
College Guild
LaMennais
St. Louis
Boy Scouts
Raoul Thibodeau
Paul Laucier
Gerard Gendron
Marc Collette
Henry Hamel
Leo Bedard
Michael
la Mennais School
Mark Yamin
Edward Hemond
James Campbell
Nicholas Milkc
Paul Ratti
Thomas Pettingill
Gilbert
Roland
William
Edmond
Robert Borcher
Richard
Louis Bolduc
Father Rivard
Government Introduced Free Rural Mail Delivery in 1896
The government began free rural mail delivery in 1896, extending postal service to farm communities. The program aimed to improve mail access, connect residents with national communications, and boost agricultural commerce nationwide.
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