Deaths Edwin F. Tripp of Saco dies after long illness
Edwin F. Tripp 63 of 21 Franklin St Saco died yesterday in a Portland hospital after a long illness. He was born September 28 1912 in Hollis son of Leslie L and Marcia Roberts Tripp and served 36 years as chief substation operator for Central Maine Power at the Saco station. He was a member of Saco Lodge F and A M Annette Chapter Order of Eastern Star Old Timers Club CMP. He is survived by widow Agnes Clough Tripp a daughter Mrs Lydna Simard of Biddeford a son Norman L Tripp of Dayton a sister Mrs Oscar Littlefield of Lyman a brother Lloyd L Tripp of Saco four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 1 pm Saturday from Shumway Funeral Home 435 Spring St Saco Interment Buxton Cemetery. Friends may call 7-9 tonight and 2-4 and 7-9 tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin F. Tripp
Franklin St
Saco
Portland
Hollis
Leslie L
Marcia Roberts Tripp
Central Maine Power Co
Saco Station
Saco Lodge
A.M
Annette
Order of Eastern Star
Old Timers’ Club
CMP
Agnes Clough Tripp
Lydna Simard
Biddeford
Norman L. Tripp
Dayton
Oscar Littlefield
Lyman
Lloyd L. Tripp
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring St
Buxton Cemetery
Miss Arthemise Hebert Dies in Alhambra at 80
Miss Arthemise E. Hebert 80 a longtime Biddeford Maine native and Alberta resident died Tuesday in a local hospital in Alhambra California. She was born September 15 1889 in Canada the daughter of Arsine and Justine Hebert and attended Biddeford Maine schools and Webber Hospital School of Nursing. Surviving are a niece Bernadette Monroe of Culver City California and two nephews William and Albert Brousseau of Biddeford. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at St Joseph's Church Biddeford with interment in St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford. Friends may call at Sansoucelay Funeral Home Biddeford tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alhambra
Calif
Arthemise E. Hebert
Biddeford
Maine
Canada
Arsine and
Justine (Foucher) Hebert
Webber Hospital School of Nursing
Bernadette Monroe
Culver City
William and
Albert Brousseau
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Sansou‘ey Funeral
Stone St
Gilbert L LeClair 50 funeral held in Brookfield Conn
Funeral services for Gilbert L LeClair 50 formerly of Biddeford Maine were held at St Josephs Church Brookfield. Interment followed at St Peters Cemetery Danbury. He died June 6 in Brookfield born September 30 1918 in Biddeford son of Leonard and Mamie Mazzerelle Le Clair. He worked for Antheonol Borg Co Danbury. Surviving are one daughter Cathy LeClair Norwalk four brothers Lawrence Ernest of Saco Robert Danville and Raymond South Carolina and six sisters Noella Emery Theresa Gaines Rita Miller Edna Glue Laura Van Castle and Louise L Heureux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Conn
Gilbert L. LeClair
Biddeford
Maine
St. Joseph’s Church
St. Peter's
Danbury
LeClair
Leonard
Mamie Mazzerelle LeClair
Antheonol Borg Co
Cathy LeClair
Norwalk
Lawrence
Ernest
Saco
Robert
Danville
N.Y
Raymond
South Carolina
Noella Emery
Theresa Gaines
Rita Miller
Edna Glue
Nashua
N.H
Laura van Castle
Louise L'Heureux
Methuen
Mass
York County Bar Members Pay Tribute to WWI Veterans
Members of York County Bar racks in Biddeford plan a gathering at Cote's Funeral Home in Saco tonight at 7 to pay respects to Andrew Pineau, a World War I veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Biddeford
Cote’s
James St
Saco
Andrew Pineau
Ritualistic Services for Edwin F. Tripp in Saco
Ritualistic memorial services will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Shumwig Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco for Edwin F. Tripp a member of Saco Lodge F and A M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shumwig Funeral Home
Spring St
Saco
Edwin F. Tripp
Saco Lodge
A.M
Firefighters extinguish park blaze set by children
Riddeford firefighters responded to a Clifford Park fire yesterday around 4:30 PM with Engine 6 and Tank 1. Boosters were deployed to extinguish the fire, and officials reported no serious damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Riddeford
Clifford Park
Department
Funeral Directors In Saco Maine Names And Addresses
Funeral homes listed include Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine Emond s Funeral Home 254 5511 Frank X Emond J P Conroy Shumway Funeral Service 35 Spring Street Saco Philip H Gross Sr Director
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennett & Craig
Main Street
Saco
Maine
Catineiemee
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. P Conroy
Shumway Funeral Service
Spring Street
Meeebit Philip H Gross Sr
Philip H. Gross Sr
The
Gross
Funeral services for Mahlon V. Burkhart held
Funeral services for Mahlon V. Burkhart age 192 Alfred St Biddeford were conducted yesterday afternoon at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco Rev Robert Cecke minister of Biddeford United Baptist Church officiated Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahlon V. Burkhart
Alfred St
Biddeford
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring St. Saco
Robert Cecke
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Woodlawn Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Doris R Laliberte Biddeford
Funeral services for Mrs Doris R Laliberte of 29 Guinea Road Biddeford were held at St Andre's Church. Rev Maurice Morin celebrated. Choir sang under Mrs Laura Proulx direction. Burial in St Joseph's Cemetery. Bearers included Sheriff Richard Dutremble and Commissioner Lucien Dutremble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris R. Laliberte
Guinea Road
Biddeford
St. Andre’s Church
Maurice Morin
Laura Proulx
Brother Edgar
Brother Clement
St. Louis Regional High School
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Father Morin
York County
Richard Dutremble
Lucien Dutremble
Richard Mondor
Robert Laliberte
Roland Farley
Robert Bernier
Recreational committee named at Beach
Old Orchard Beach council formed a five member recreational committee to study a town recreation program with Capt. Donald Klemansky George King John McSweeney William Farrington and Chester Briggs named to the panel. Council approved 1500 for the Little Town League and praised its youth service while noting current funds and future fundraising. A landfill site study was started as soil suitability and acre per 6500 population were cited. The town also budgeted 6500 to clean the beach and 1200 for Ocean Park Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Donald Klemansky
Salvation Army
George King
Little Town League
John McSweeney
Old Orchard Beach High
William Farrington
Park Commission
Chester Briggs
Lit Town League
Adelbert Jakeman Jr
Ocean Park Beach
Kennebunk AL Unit To Serve Supper
Kennebunk American Legion Auxiliary Webber Lefebvre Unit held a July supper planning meeting at the VFW Post home with 10 members. They set a public roast beef supper for July 19 at 5 to 7 p.m. in the Civic Center Kennebunk Lower Village and announced committee chairs for 1969 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Center
Kennebunk Lower Village
Ethel Gonneville
Blanche Wade
Department
Harriet Martel
York County Council
V.F.W. Hall
American Legion
Phyllis Truscott
Pearl Belyea
Jean Perkins
Ellen Trent
Irma Bowdoin
Rose Arcand
Poppy
Joan of ‘May
Joan
Johnnie Ann Martel
Doris Papean
Catherine. Ambrose
Hazel Jones
Louise Marsh
Elinor Bergeron
Donna Noble
Geraldine Nadeau
Belyea
Judith Keeffe
Lois Johnson
Papcan
Local personals list Biddeford patients at Webber Hospital
Miss Bessie Conway of Biddeford Maude Berthiaume 17 Granite Street Biddeford Roland Letourneau 16 Pierson Lane Biddeford and Fernand Cyr son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Cyr of South Portland former Biddeford residents are all medical or surgical patients reported in the local notices at Webber Hospital and OA Medical Center Port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Conway
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Maude Berthiaume
Granite St
Roland Letourneau
Pierson Lane
Fernand Cyr
Edgar Cyr
South Portland
Oa Medical Center
Portand
Community group meetings and officer installation noted
Enwse vs York County Council and American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 8 p.m. tomorrow at Kenne bunk Memorial Post VFW for officer installation with officials asked to wear white. Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus to meet at 8 p.m. tonight on Washington Street Biddeford for Knight of the Year award and a buffet lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County Council
American Legion Auxiliary
Kennebunk Memorial Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Luke E. Hart
Knights of Columbus
Washington Street
Biddeford
Religious group meetings and services listed for week
The notice lists multiple church related activities including Junior Bible Club at Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco bible study and choir rehearsal tomorrow night at 6 45 and Royal Rangers and Missionettes service Friday for ages 12 to 17 at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach. Full Gospel Assembly evangelistic service Friday 730 pm at American Legion Hall Biddeford Pioneer Girls Friday 639 pm at Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Ladies Prayer meeting Friday 10 am parsonage Goodwins Baptist Church Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes at St Monica Kennebunk Saturday 930 am Grades 6 through 8 meet Friday after school Kingdom Hall Jehovahs Witnesses 107 Main St Saco Ministry School 730 pm and Ministry Development Class 835 pm each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Bible Club
The
Bible Baptist Church
Ferry Road
Saco
Royal Rangers and Missionettes
Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle
Assembly God
Atlantic Avenue
Third Street
Old Orchard Beach
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
St. Monica's Church
Kennebunk
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Main St
Ministry
Ministry Development
Area Residents Wills Allowed In Probate
York County Probate Court lists several area estate actions. James Francis Smith of Biddeford died February 23 1969 leaving a 2 000 real and 40 000 personal estate with specific bequests and residue to his children and relatives. Joseph A. Grondin of Saco named executor. Grace M. Milliken of Saco died February 7 1969 with 11 860 real and 2 162 21 personal and equal shares to nieces and nephews. Paul Barden named executor. Fred A. Garnsey of Wells died May 23 1969 leaving 70 000 personal and 10 000 real to widow Helen Francis Garnsey, nominating executrix. Frank Earl Walker of Arundel died April 4 1969 leaving 10 000 real and 4 000 personal to widow Edna May Walker and appointing son Howard R. as executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
York County
James Francis Smith
Biddeford
Anthonia Rolla
William J. Smith
Constance E. Persons
Ware
Mass
Bernard R. Bowler
Smith
Patricia Ann Fournier
James Mannix Smith
Joseph A. Grondin
Saco
Grace M. Milliken
Grace Lavalliere
Irene B. Kaloyares
Paul
Milton Barden
Paul Barden
Fred A. Garnsey
Wells
Helen Francis Garnsey
Frank Earl Walker
Arundel
Edna May Walker
Walker
Howard R
Church Supper Committees Named At Trinity Saco
During a meeting of the Episcopal Church Women of Trinity Church Saco last night committees for the Canora Fried Clam supper were announced. The supper is scheduled for Friday June 20 from 5 to 7 pm at the parish hall on Cleveland Street. Names include Dorothy Hill as chair, John Hill Jr. as tickets, Coley Whitehurst and kitchen committee co chairs, with Alex Stackpole Charles Masse John Hill Sr Willis Hall and Lawrence Huot assisting. The Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876 is noted as America’s first world’s fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church Women of Trinity Church
Saco
Cleveland Street
Dorothy Hill
Ral
John Hill Jr
Coley Whitehurst
Alex Stackpole
Charles Masse
John Hill Sr
Willis Hall
Lawrence Huot
Refreshments Served After Meeting by Local Hosts
After the meeting, attendees were offered refreshments served by Mrs. Hazel Jones and Mrs. Johnie Aun Martel. The event concluded with light snacks and cordial conversations among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Jones
Johnie Aun Martel
Portland Weather: Fair to Mild Tonight with Coastal Fog
A Portland forecast calls for fair and mild conditions tonight with low clouds and fog along the coast east of the city. Friday will be partly cloudy and warm with increasing humidity and a chance of thundershowers in the north during the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Hadassah Honors Area Residents at BiddefordSaco Banquet
The BiddefordSaco Hadassah chapter held its annual banquet at Cascades Lodge in Saco. Dr. Maurice Ross of Saco was honored with a 4 score citation marking Ha das sah Hebrew University Medical School's 20th anniversary. Shifra, a senior at Biddeford High, received the Freda Schlesinger Scholarship. Miss Zaitlin, Maine’s sole recipient, was selected for Young Judaea Year in Israel. Mrs. Hyman Pluznick was awarded life membership. Best speaker was Mrs. Sten Lukin of Boston, addressing youth campus issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Hadassah
Cascades Lodge
Portland Road
Saco
Maurice Ross
Hadassah Hebrew University Medical School
Jerusalem
Freda Schlesinger
Shifra
Biddeford High
Zaitlin
Israel
Maine
United States
Hyman Pluznick
Sten Lukin
Boston
New England Youth Commission
Vietnam veteran heads Wells American Legion post
James M. O’Connell was installed as commander of the Elbridge and Leroy Hanson American Legion Post in Wells at an open meeting near Ogunquit fire station. Officers named include Floyd Hutchins, Russell Knight, Peytlefield, John Fooknaiek, David Moulton, Phil M. Anderson, and Edward Simpson. installing officer John Maseneee aided by Albeo G. LaPierre. Guests included Mortimer J. O’Connell and Mrs. Leslie Brooks. gifts of new flags were presented and accepted by the post auxiliary unit. Refreshments followed under Warren Cann’s direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
James M. O'Connell
Elbridge
Leroy Hanson American Legion
Fear
Ogunquit
Floyd Hutchins
Russell Knight
Peytlefield
John F.ooknaiek
David Moulton
Phil M. Anderson
Edward Simpson
John Maseneee
Albeo G. LaPierre
Reeset
Leroy Hanson
Mortimer J. O’connell
Henry Dickerson
Vietnam
Leslie Brooks
The
Legion
Warren Cann
Union Presses for U.S. Production of M16 Rifles
Local 406 leaders urge priority for American facilities and workers in rifle contracts. The letter, signed for the union by Robert Bissell president Gerard Boisvert vice president Francis X Lamontagne treasurer and Alexander Anastasoff director, argues against outsourcing to foreign producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antagon
406
Robert Bissell
Gerard Boisvert
Francis X. Lamontagne
Alexander Anastasoff
Quick Quiz on Weed and Bears Through Time
A fragmented notice poses a riddle about animals that do not care for a certain weed. It hints at exploration of animal behavior across eras from prehistoric forms to today, inviting readers to guess which species remain indifferent to the plant in question.
Saco AMVETS Hear Report on Convention
Members of Boucouvalas-Dupis AMVETS Post in Saco heard Harold Strout report on the state convention. Elected were Sidney Bragdon, Joseph Duclos, Francis Downer, Charles Goodale, Wallace Bragdon, Leroy Witham, and Freeman Congdon as officers. Installation June 21 in New Gloucester. State Executive meeting June 9 in Scarborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boucouvalas-Dupuis Amvets Post
Saco
Spring Street
Harold Strout
National Executive Committee
Boucouvalas- Dupuis
Strout
Scarborough
George Goodale
Walter Fougere
Saco Boy Escapes Serious Injury
A 10 year old Saco boy was struck while crossing Storer Street on a bicycle but escaped serious injury. Carl Sellars of 44 Pleasant Street was hit by Noe J. Bibeau 75, of 31 Pool Street Biddeford, who could not stop in time. Witnesses reported the boy darted in front of the car. The youth was taken to Webber Hospital for observation of minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storer Street
Carl Sellars
Pleasant St
Noe J. Bibeau
Pool St
Biddeford
Young
Webber Hospital
Bibeau Auto
Car Batteries Stolen From Saco Firm
Saco police report two 12 volt batteries stolen from cars on the Ed and Frank Chevrolet lot on Portland Road Tuesday. Company spokesmen said the batteries were taken from parked cars. Police are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Ed & Frank Chevrolet
Portland
Tudday
Wage Increase Talks for Local 406 at Biddeford
Local 406 of the Textile Workers Union of America in Biddeford met with New England Division officials of Marement Corp to discuss a substantial wage increase, fringe benefits, and a higher pension plan. Representatives from both sides reviewed the union offer and planned another meeting to provide members with guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local 406
Textile Workers Union of America
Biddeford
New England
Marement Corp
David Spear
Peter Drivas
Alphonse Polackwich
Roger Sherman
Robert Spears
Alex Anastasoff
Int
Leo P. Bedard
Robert Bissell
Gerard Boisvert
Francis X. Lamontagne
Walter Szumita
Raymond Boisjoly
William Taylor
William Mullen
Raymond Drouin
Frances Bissell
Aurel Paquette
Joseph Lamontagne
Roger Lambert
Maremont
Cub Scouts Pack 305 Plans Family Outing and Picnic
Plans were finalized for Cub Scout Pack 305 family outing to the Wood Lot on Drew Mills Road with a rain backup at the Scout hall. The event starts 12 30 p m Sunday with den mothers notifying parents. attendees include Cub Master Robert Courtois and Assistant Cub Master Fred Roberts plus pack committee members and Webelos Leader Bruce Nunan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scout
Troop One Building Association
Norman Blake
South St
Biddeford
Association Wood
Drew Mills Road
Scout Hall
Mason Street
Den
Robert Courtois
Fred Roberts
Romeo Rousseau
Marcel Martel
Raouw Thibodeau
Webelos
Bruce Nunan
Claire Eaton
Alice Delage
Laura MccKenny
Ruth Travers
Beatrice Patanaude
Norman Allaire
Angemine Allaire
Mrs. Allaire
C Of C Outing At Country Club Set For June 17
The Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce announces the 17th annual outing and barbecue at Biddeford Saco Country Club on Tuesday June 17. An hole in one contest is featured for golfers and non golfers. Events begin at 1 p.m. with barbecue at 6 p.m. Tickets are sold by committee members and the Chamber office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford - Saco Chamber of Commerce
John V Mahaney
Biddeford - Saco Country Club
Richard Reay
Maurice C. E Roux
Roger Sherman
Richard Moore
Wayne B. Hutchins
Roy MacNaughton
Harry M. Wooster
Arthur J. Peloquin
Lawrence J. Lamb
Joseph A. Audie
Bruce Roberts
Chamber of Commerce
Adams Street
Biddeford
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Notre Dame de Lourdes Church
Kennebunk AL Unit
Full Gospel Assembly
American Legion Hall
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Lyman Baptist Church
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St. Saco, Mo
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New England Institute of Anatomy
First Parish Congregational Church
Bradford Chapter Order of Demolay
Saco Lodge No. 9
F&am
Saco Lodge No. 2
Odd Fellows
Willa Gammon
Brunswick
Gary Gross
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