Deaths Mrs Florence E Rankeillor 91
Mrs Florence E Rankeillor 91 widow of Alexander Rankeillor of 79 Bradley St Saco died last night in a nursing home after a long illness Born May 23 1876 in Boston MA she was daughter of Obed and Martha Porter Por ter She was member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco and Biddeford Fred S Gurney Womens Relief Corps and Rebekah Lodge and was president of the Webber Hospital Auxiliary Survived by one daughter Mrs Margaret McKnight of Thomasville GA Funeral services set for 10 30 am Thursday at the Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco Officiating will be Rev Fred A Russell Jr pastor of the Saco and Biddeford Interment in Lauril Hill Cemetery Saco Friends may call Wednesday 7 9 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence E. Rankeillor
Alexander Rankeillor
Bradley St
Saco
Boston
Mass
Obed
Martha Ballard Porter
Unitarian Universalist Church of
Saco and
Biddeford
Fred S. Gurney Women’s Relief Corps
Rebekah Lodge
Webberospital
Margaret McKnight
Thomasville
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main St
Fred A. Russell Jr
Lauril Hill Cemetery
Colby grid star Carlson dies at 62 in Kennebunk
J Stone Carlson 62 of Fairfield Drive Kennebunk died yesterday at home. A Colby College football star in the late 1920s he was a 1929 Colby graduate and All Maine tackle. Survived by widow Dorothea two sons a daughter a sister and three grandchildren. Funeral from Kennebunkport Village Baptist Church Wednesday at 10 a.m. with committal at Norwood Mass. Friends may call Bibber Memorial Chapel this afternoon and evening.
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Kennebunk
J. Stone
Stony) Carlson
Fairfield Drive
Colby
Carlson Sales Co
Needham
Mass
Northwood
John V
Hilda Honeth Carlson
Colby College
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
Maine
Housewares Club
New England
Arundel Lodge
A.F
A.M
Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport Village
Bibber
Summer St
Funeral services set for Halbert P Gardner of Biddeford
Funeral arrangements completed for Halbert P Gardner 60 of 131 Elm St Biddeford formerly of Old Orchard Beach who died suddenly yesterday at his Elm St Biddeford store He was born Sept 23 1907 in Patten son of Raymond D and Georgia Kelsey Gardner a World War II US Army Air Force veteran he traveled Maine and New England selling at fairs and operated concessions in Old Orchard Beach He leaves wife Mildred Phelps Gardner one daughter Patricia Edwards Auburn one brother George Gardner Connecticut and two grandchildren Funeral held Wednesday at 2 pm from Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home with Rev John H Miller United Church of Christ Biddeford. burial Belfast. Call hours today 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Ellsworth Milton Statler founder of Statler Hotel chain started as a bellboy at age
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Halbert P. Gardner
Elm St
Biddeford
Old Orchard Beach
Mary Curtis
Patten
Raymond D
Georgia Kelsey Gardner
U. S. Army Air Force
Maine
New England
White Way
Mildred Phelps Gardner
Patricia Edwards
Auburn
George Gardner
Connecticut
Portland Ave
John H. Miller
United Church of Christ (Congregational
Belfast
Funeral Directors Dennett and Craig in Maine
The record lists funeral directors Dennett and Craig located at 363 Main Street in Saco Maine with contact number Ti 2820562 and Emond's Funeral Home at 28 5511. Frank X Emond and J P Conroy are named in association with funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennett & Craig
Main Street
Saco
Maine
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. P. Conroy
Anabel Susan Kelly R N 81 Funeral Arrangements Set
Anabel Susan Kelly R N 81 of 11 Storer Street Kennebunk dies. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 30 PM at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco with interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call this evening 7 to 9 at the funeral home. Arrangements by Philip H Gross Sr director.
Card of Thanks from Ayotte and Families
The Ayotte family and relatives express gratitude for kindness, floral tributes, and sympathy shown during their bereavement. Robert Ayotte and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ayotte, Mrs. Aurore Jariz and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ayotte
Richard Ayotte
Aurore Jariz
Funeral services for Charles F. Smith in Saco
Funeral services for Charles F. Smith of Jenkins Road Saco were held this morning at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco. Rev Gerald E Burtt officiated. Interment will be in Forestvale Cemetery Hudson Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Smith
Jenkins Road
Saco
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring St
Gerald E. Burtt
Trinity Episcopal Church
Forestvale Cemetery
Hudson
Mass
Funeral for Mrs. Leopoldine Pelletier Held in Biddeford
Mrs. Leopoldine Pelletier 86 of 316 Alfred St Biddeford died suddenly yesterday. A solemn high mass will be celebrated Thursday at 8 30 am in St Josephs Church Biddeford with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery Andover. Friends may call at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford today and Wednesday from 2 4 and 7 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopoldine Pelletier
Alfred St
Biddeford
St. Joseph’s Church
Sacred Heart Cemetery
Andover
Mass
Boldue Funeral Home
Entertainer Jerry Lewis Grandchild Birth Sparks Joy
Jerry Lewis and Patti Lewis welcome first grandchild a girl born to their son Gary and his wife Sara a former Philippines beauty queen in Monterey California Gary a rock singer and draftee was at the hospital during the birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Calif
Jerry Lewis
Patti
Monterey Peninsula Hospital
Gary
Sara
Philippines
Jerry
Moody St Patrick's Day party announced for March 16
In Saco a St Patrick's Day party was announced for March 16 with refreshments provided by Mrs. Jerome Daly and others. The next meeting is set for February 12 at Mrs. James Nadeau's home on Cleveland Street. A dog in Lancaster saved four lives but died with her newborn pups after waking a family from smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Dalyto
Cliffo
Thomas Gly
Backs Ard Sawtelle
Betty Stansberry
James Nadeau
Cleveland Street
Saco
Lancaster
Calif
Timothy Deer
Candy
Sheryl
Tammy
Timothy Jr
Deer
Personal notices from Maine coastal towns a round
Mr and Mrs Samuel Lacerte return to Hills Beach after two months in Daytona Beach Florida Mrs Dolores Martel of Saco returns home after surgery at Webber Hospital Biddeford Midshipman Arthur Belair serves aboard State of Maine on Caribbean cruise Albert Caron of Saco transfers to Maine Medical Center Portland for care The Woman's Society of Christian Service Biddeford to hold missionary meeting at 730 pm tomorrow Miss Carmella Giammarino of Old Orchard Beach and Biddeford women attend hairdresser cosmetologist convention at Hotel Statler Boston
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Lacerte
Hills Beach
Daytona Beach
Fla
Dolores Martel
Ferry Road
Saco
Webber Hospital
Biddeford
Arthur Belair
Maine Maritime Academy
State of Maine
Albert Caron
Storer St
Notre Dame Hospital
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Foss Street Methodist Church
Marion Spofford
West Street
Carmella Giammarino
Old Orchard Beach
Lorette Richard
Madeleine Goulet
Rachel Laflamme
Hotel Statler
Boston
Exalted Rulers Meet in Biddeford Saco Lodge Events
The Past Exalted Rulers of Biddeford Saco Elks plan their annual meeting on Thursday Jan 25 at 730 pm in the Portland Road club rooms Saco Election of officers and Feb 1 meeting plans. Notre Dame de Lourdes Credit Union holds its annual meeting Thursday at 730 pm at Sacred Heart League Hall 16 Cutts Ave Saco Refreshments served The Goodwins Mills Methodist Church Youth Fellowship hosts a baked supper Saturday 430 to 730 pm at Dayton Consolidated School Open to the public Unity Social Club meets at 8 pm tomorrow at Mrs Ruth Scammon North Street Saco with silent auction Also Division 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary meets at 8 pm tonight at the hall corner Main and Elm Biddeford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Lodge of Elks
Portland Road
Saco
Notre Dame de Lourdes Federal Credit Union
Notre Dame de Lourdes
Sacred Heart League Hall
Cutts Ave
Goodwins Mills Methodist Church
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Dayton Consolidated School
Unity Social Club
North Street
Sace
Ruth Scammon
Ancient
Order of Hibernians Auxiliary
Maine
Elm Street
Biddeord
Church notices echo midweek services across Maine towns
Augusta AP report notes Governor Curtis says the new Advisory Council on the Status of Women can help locate qualified candidates for key state roles and assist with manpower policy and poverty issues at its first general meeting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Advisory Council On the Status of
Curtis
Weather Forecast for Portland Snow Flurries Expected
Cloudy with snow flurries and colder tonight. Lows from 5 to 10 degrees in the north to the 20s in the south. Wednesday clouds and colder with likely snow, possibly mixed with rain along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Cancellation Announced By Madisses Head
Mrs. Doris Stackpole, president of the Madisses of the First Parish Congregational Church in Saco, said the installation of officers and a covered dish supper for Thursday at 6:30 p.m. are cancelled. Members will attend a 7:30 p.m. ecumenical service in the church sanctuary as a group. The event will be rescheduled for February 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the parish house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Stackpole
First Parish Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Saco
Scout Patrol Plans Outing To Ski-Doo Ranch Arundel
The Thunderbird Patrol 326 of Saco met at the Ouellette residence in Saco with Douglass Bartlett in charge. Scoutmaster Albert Ouellette announced an outing to Ski-Doo Ranch in Arundel for the next meeting. They toured the Coast Guard Station at Biddeford Pool guided by Joe Wood, visiting towers, sleeping quarters, supply rooms and a generator. Attendees included Robert Ouellette, Douglass Bartlett, Clyde Clyatt, Richard Bartlett, Richard Ouellette, David Dawn, Scoutmaster Ouellette and a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thunderbird Patrol
Saco
Ouellette
Douglass Bartlett
Albert Ouellette
Arundel
Coast Guard
Biddeford Pool
Biddeford Man Will Be Tried For Murder
Armand A. Brochu, 43, will be tried for murder in York County Superior Court starting Monday January 29. He is charged with the death of his wife Monique L. Brochu, 41, who died after Thanksgiving morning at Maine Medical Center. Medical authorities reported traces of wood alcohol in the investigation. Brochu has been free on $20 000 bail since last summer and has sought higher-court relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armand A. Brochu
York County Superior Court
Brochu
Monique L. Brochu
Nasam
Long whistle sounds to mark 1968 March of Dimes kickoff
Biddeford residents are told not to fear the 4 p.m. whistle at the fire station on Thursday. Deputy Chief Paul Garriepy explains the long blast will signal the 1968 March of Dimes opening campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Paul Garriepy
Sanford Man Found Guilty Of Larceny
A York County jury found 27 year old Guy Junkins of Sanford guilty of larceny for stealing 91 dollars from Leo Vallee on Sept 6 1967. Vallee testified he drank with Junkins and was hit and robbed, while Junkins claimed both men drank and Vallee caused the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
York County
Guy Junkins
Sanford
Albert Knudsen
Junkins
Leo Vallee
Vallee
Jenkins
Valleee
Gerard Vallee
Biddeford Office Ransacked By Thieves
A Biddeford break in found Mahaney's Plumbing Warehouse office at High and Water Streets with a broken door, two electric typewriters, a checkwriter, a clock radio and steel tapes valued at 1100 taken. Intruders used a sofa pillow to muffle noise while prying the metal over door with screwdrivers, then escaped with items through a window to a parked car. A large safe was also attempted but not opened. Kalil Buick Inc reported a missing cash box but police said nothing valuable was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
John Mahaney
Mahaney
High
Water Streets
High Street
George Friary
Adelbertain
Sean
Kalil Buick Inc
Elm Street
South Continues On Actions Since Korea Armistice
South page one continues with mention of the most daring Communist actions since the armistice ending the Korean War, noting ongoing tensions and regional maneuvers as the nation references the postwar period. The report emphasizes the boldness of these actions and their political implications.
Booklets on 1968 fishing laws arrive at Biddeford Hall
City clerk Mrs Pauline Berry announced that 1968 fishing laws booklets, 32 pages, are now available at Biddeford City Hall for pickup by any interested person. The text also notes the Holland Tunnel under the Hudson River was named for Clifford M Holland, chief engineer on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford City
Pauline Berry
Berry
Holland
Hudson River
Clifford M. Holland
Scarborough Man Appeals Court Decision In Saco
A Scarborough man found guilty of malicious mischief in 10th District Court in Saco for cutting down a Christmas tree on Old Orchard Beach Town Hall lawn was fined 100 dollars and given a suspended prison term with one year probation and restitution to the town. Multiple traffic violations were heard, with numerous fines and vehicle-related charges, including speeding, uninspected vehicles, red lights, and licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarborough
10Th District Court
Saco
Old Orchard Beach
Stanley C. Root
South Windham
Root
Churchill E. Rood
West Scarborough
James T. Christian
Providence
R.I
Gordon R. Helms
San Francisco
Calif
Roland Rosenberg
Brookline
Mass
Adelaide H. Tower
Ogunquit
Dorothy Grace
Buxton
Normand R. Viger
Sullivan St
Biddeford
Ernest E. Crocker
Kennebunk
York County
Eddie D. Denning
Beech Grove
Ind
Robert D. Wilson
Westbrook
Richard Lemieux
Kennebunkport
Morgan Drive-Away Inc
Elkhart
Robert C. Emery
Donald A. Berglund
William Byrnes
Wells
Ralph Dominic Serrapica
Beach Plumb Drive
James H. Agnew
North Quincy
Robert Kendrick
Old Orchard Ave
Local Council Plans Feb 3 Supper Dance in Biddeford
The Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus in Biddeford held a special meeting to finalize plans for a public supper and dance on February 3 at the K of C Hall on Washington Street. The calendar lists district meetings, dances, and religious observances through May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Luke E. Hart Council
Knights of Columbus
K. of C
K. of C. Hall
Union Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
James J. Mullen
K of C. — Masons
Luke E. Hart
KC Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Knights of Columbus Council
Daughters of Penelope Plan Joint Installation Ceremonies
At the Ahepa Hall in Saco the Daughters of Penelope elected Joan Cotsis as corresponding and recording secretary and Dorothea Viahakos as marshal. President Alexandria Vorias appointed Catherine Shoureas to chair the joint committee for officer installation on February 4 at St. Demetrios in Biddeford with Lewiston Auburn and Portland chapters invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Penelope
Ahepa
Pleasant Street
Saco
Joan Cotsis
Dorothea Viahakos
Alexandria Vorias
Catherine Shoureas
Daughters
Ahepan
Pedticeetes
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Biddeford
Penelope
Lewiston-Auburn
Portland
Amy Albert
Peggy Georges
Betty Brickates
Fashion Show Planned by St Louis Band Club
The St Louis High School Band Club arranged a fashion show for March 10 at St Josephs Parish Hall Biddeford during a meeting led by President Robert Cole. Mrs Raymond Allie was named chairman with Mrs Ruth Brown as co chair. Reservations will be accepted via club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Parish Hall
Biddeford
St. Louis
Allie
Charter Rites Held For Biddeford Troop 346
Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 346 held charter presentation ceremonies sponsored by Tighe Beaudoin Farley American Legion Post at Elm Street Biddeford. Tenderfoot emblems were awarded with miniature versions for mothers to Anthony Potvin Peter Nadeau Norman Nolette Maurice Fournier David Boynton Charles Mouzas Mark Laverriere John Dryden and David Goulet. Patrick McGonagle received emblem wire later due to illness. Leonard Jr. is a second class scout with two patrols Flaming Arrow and Rattlesnake. Leonard earned his rear pin. Potvin and Laverriere are assistant patrol leaders. Dryden is scribe. Scoutmaster Carl Leonard Sr. and assistant Paul Chabot lead. Royal Sheltra is institutional representative and Ralph Croteau committee man. Another committee member is a patient at the Veterans Facility in Tagus. Post Commander Roland St Michel chairs the sensing unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 346
Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley
American Legion Post
Elm Street
Biddeford Post Saat
Anthony Potvin
Peter Nadeau
Norman Nolette
Maurice Fournier
David Boynton
Charles Mouzas
Mark Laverriere
John Dryden
David Goulet
Patrick McGonagle
Carl Leonard Sr
Paul Chabot
Royal Sheltra
Ralph Croteau
Tagus
Roland St. Michel
Council Chagnon Wins Cribbage Play
Council Chagnon defeated a Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks team 74 to 69 at the Elks home on Portland Road Saco. Eklks lead 144 to 134 in the two game total. High scorers for Council Chagnon were Norman Richards Steve Fleurent John Anthony and Jerry Sevigny. Third game set for Monday Jan 29 at 8 pm in St Johns Hall Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Chagnon
Union St. Jean Baptiste
Biddeford
Jerry Sevigny
The
Elks
Arry Brennan
James Ivers
Arthur Lesieur
Raymond Dupuis
Alfred Lepine
Robert Labelle
St. John's Hall
Adams Street
Judy You Are Fantastic Ad in Dispatch
A Columbus Evening Dispatch ad shows a personal message from Tim Carey and Amy praising Judy, describing her as fantastic. The notice appears in the newspaper’s local section as a heartfelt sentiment from family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus Evening Dispatch
Tim
Carey
Amy
Add Almond Flavor to Angel Food Cake Frosting
A confectioners sugar frosting for angel food cake benefits from a touch of almond extract. Use a small amount to enhance sweetness without overpowering the delicate cake.
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Florence Rankeillor
J. Stone Carlson
Gardner Services
Ellsworth
Milton Statler
Statler Hotel
Busin
Shumway Funeral Service
Spring Street
Philip H. Gross Sr
Pelletier Services
Associated Press
New York
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Eddie Jaffe
State Supreme Court
Miss Corio
Burlesque, Inc
Michael P Iannucci
Los Angeles
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Walston
Desilu Studios
Hollywood
Alph Helfer
Helfer
Lyndon B. Johnson
Heart Fund
William F. Laporte
George Plytas
Athens
London
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Greece
Plytas
Moscow
Sergei O Pritytski
White Russia
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Kitytski
Soviet Communist Party
Vasily IM Kozlov
Moody
Ennies
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Hill and
Chapel Streets
Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle
Assembly of God
Atlantic Avenue
Third Street
Salvation Army Hall
Union Ave
Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Lyman
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Danetreet
Christian Science Society
Winter Street
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Shore Road
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Roger Vallee
Scarborough Man
Kenneth Rouillard
Berwick
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South Berwick
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West Scituate
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Pool St
Roland L. Sailenbarger
Wheat Ridge
Colo
Terry T Park
Renover
Conn
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Milford
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Melrose
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West Newton
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New Britain
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Dexter A. Hill
Roebuck Ave
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Longwood Ave
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East Hartford
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Manvhasset
N.Y
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Grove Avenue
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South Casco
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Tiesne Mite
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Quebec
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New County Road
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Glenwood Ave
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Superior Court
Strew
Seman B. Hall
Elms St
Earl K
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Carry Bros
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Dearborn
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