Death of Frank E. Jellison at 81. Biddeford resident
Frank E. Jellison 81 retired Saco Lowell Shops employee died after a short illness at a local hospital. He lived on Guinea Road Biddeford born Salem Massachusetts May 9 1891 son of Ellis and Emma C Jellison World War I Army veteran long time American Legion member. He left a widow Maude Quinney Jellison a stepson Clifford Quinney Scarborough and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford 2 p m tomorrow with interment at Kennebunk Landing Cemetery calls today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Jellison
Saco-Lowell Shops
Guinea Road
Biddeford
Jellison
Salem
Mass
Ellis
Emma C. Jellison
Tighe- Beaudoin Farley Post
American Legion
Sarco Lowell
Maude (Quinney) Jellison
Clifford Quinney
Scarborough
Cosgrove Funeral Home
Elm St
Kennebunk Landing
Diomede Boissonnault 64 dies after long illness in Biddeford
Diomede Boissonnault of 75 High St Biddeford died in a Portland hospital after a long illness. Born October 29 1907 in Thetford Mines Quebec he worked at the Saco Lowell Shops retiring a decade ago. Survived by widow Flore Emma Potvin Boissonnault two sons Norman and Roger two daughters Madeleine Perreault and Claire Dubois thirteen grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St Andre Church Biddeford Wednesday at 9 am with interment in St Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call Emond Funeral Home Biddeford tonight 7 to 9 and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diomede
Bet) Boissonnault
High St
Biddeford
Portland
Thetford Mines
Que
Paul and
Sara (Rousseau) Boissonnault
St. Andre School
Saco Lowell
St. Andre Church
St. Joseph Cemetery
Emond Funeral Home
Hill St
Philip D. Burnham of Cape Porpoise dies at 70
Philip D. Burnham 70 of Eel Bridge Lane Cape Porpoise died Saturday in a Biddeford hospital. He was a WWI U S Army veteran and longtime Friend Bros. salesman. He served Kennebunkport as treasurer and was a 50 year American Legion member. He and Myrtle McLain Burnham would have celebrated their 52nd wedding day. Funeral 1 30 p m Wednesday Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Porpoise
Philip D. Burnham
Eel Bridge Lane
Biddeford
Stoneham
Mass
New Brunswick
C. Rupert and
Gertrude (Crank) Burnham
Burnham
Friend Bros., Inc
Melrose
C. Alden Burnham
Naples
Katherine Grant
Kennebunkport
Angell Funeral Home
Dane St
Kennebunk
York Village
York
Funeral Directors and Homes in Saco Maine Listings
Funeral homes and directors listed in Saco Maine include Dennett and Graig at 365 Main Street with contact 282 0562 Emond's Funeral Home at 284 551 Frank X. Emond J P Conroy Shumway and Gross Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street with telephone 284 5611 highlighting local obituary and service arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennett & Graig
Craig
Main Street
Saco
Maine
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. P. Conroy
Shumway and Gross Funeral Service
Spring St
St. Saco
Kerry Anton 16 Dies After Brief Illness in Biddeford
Kerry Marc Anton a Biddeford High sophomore died at home after a brief illness. Born Jan 19 1956 he played football and basketball and made an all tournament team. A Kerry Anton scholarship fund is being created for a vocational athlete. Mass of Resurrection will be at St Mary Church Biddeford with interment in St Mary Cemetery. Friends may visit Cosgrove Funeral Home today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerry Marc Anton
Cherry Lane
Biddeford
Biddeford High School
Christo
Elizabeth
Kerry) Anton
Kerry Anton
Dave Pedm
David Redmond
Anton
St. Mary’s Church
State Board of Education
Thomas
Shawn
Peter
Sofokli Anton
Scarborough
Joseph Kerry
St. Mary Church
St. Mary
Cosgrove Funeral Home
Elm St
Marion R. Ramadon Obituary in Saco
Marion R. Ramadon 75 of 47 Oak St Saco died in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born January 15 1897 in Lawrence MA to Payson and Gray Brown she worked in shoe plants retiring from Bruce Shoe in 1950. She lived in Saco since 1937 and was a former Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary member. Survived by husband Kani O Ramadon two sons Stanley Richardson and Herman Richardson one sister Dorothy Guptill three grandchildren and one nephew. Funeral service conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday from Dennett Craig Funeral Home with interment Laurel Hill Cemetery. Saco funeral home hours listed for tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion R. Ramadon
Oak St
Saco
Biddeford
Lawrence
Mass
Payson and
Gray (Selman (Colby) Brown
West Kennebunk
Bruce Shoe
Ramadon
Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary
Kani
Stanley Richardson
Herman Richardson
Oakes
N.C
Dorothy Guptill
Rockland
Dennett & Craig Funeral Home
Main St
Laurel Hill
Town Offices Close Midday In Honor Of Treasurer
The town of Kenebunkport will close Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. out of respect for Philip Burnham the town treasurer, as announced by H. David Walley chair of the Board of Selectmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenebunkport
Philip Burnham
H. David Walley
Board of Selectmen
Legion Posts to Hold Remembrance Services Tonight
Owen-Davis Post American Legion in Saco rituals at 7 pm for Jesse Ballard. York County Barracks WWI plans 7 15 pm services. Atlantic Lodge Odd Fellows in Old Orchard Beach schedule 7 30 pm services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen-Davis Post
American Legion
Saco
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main St. Saco
Jesse Ballard
York County
Atlantic Lodge
Odd Fellows
Old Orchard Beach
Memorial service for Philip D. Burnham at Angell Funeral Home
The Kennebunkport American Legion will conduct a memorial service for Philip D. Burnham, a Legion member, at 7 30 p m tomorrow at Angell Funeral Home located on 9 Dane Street in Kennebunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunkport American Legion
Philip D. Burnham
Angell Funeral Home
Dane St
Kennebunk
Legion and Auxiliary Meet at Cosgrove Funeral Home
The Tighe Beaudoin Farley Post and Auxiliary will convene at 7:30 tonight at 326 Elm Street Biddeford to say prayers for Frank E. Jellison a member and stepfather of Clifford Quinney department commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post
American Legion and Auxiliary
Cosgrove Funeral Home
Elm St
Biddeford
Frank E. Jellison
Clifford Quinney
Critic Edmund Wilson Dies at 77 in New York Town
Obituary reports Edmund Wilson a prominent literary critic died at his Boonville home at 77 from a heart attack. His daughter Roslyn said he had heart trouble for two years and planned to return to Wellfleet, Massachusetts, on Tuesday after a 10 day stay in the Adirondacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonville
N.Y
Edmund Wilson
Adirondack Mountain
Wilson
Roslyn Baker Wilson
Wellfleet
Mass
Cape Cod
Portland Showers Likely Tonight Into Tuesday
Weather forecast for Portland calls for a chance of showers tonight and Tuesday. Lows range from the upper 40s to low 50s, with highs Tuesday from the 50s to mid 70s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
DAV Chapter meets in Biddeford Saco for meeting
Disabled American Veterans Biddeford Saco Chapter convenes tonight at 7 30 at the DAV Hall Bradbury Street Biddeford. Saco Boy Scout Troop 341 to meet tomorrow at 7 pm in the vestry United Baptist Church Main Street Saco. Youth chair of Goodwins Mills United Methodist Church Lyman rehearses Wednesday at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Saco Chapter
DAV Hall
Bradbury Street
Saco
United Baptist Church
Main Street
Goodwins Mills United Methodist Church
Lyman
Local political and fraternal meetings set for Thursday and beyond
EIS Blue Feather Council Pocahontas group schedules 7 30 p m Thursday at Le Foyer Hall Biddeford. Ward 2 Republican committee meets 7 30 p m at 5 Jordan St Saco. Saco Republican City Committee meets Wednesday 7 30 p m at Main Street headquarters. Our Lady of Fatima Circle meets 7 30 p m at St Jean Hall Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Feather Council
Pocahontas
le Foyer Hall
Pool and
Foss Streets
Biddeford
Republican Committee
Donald Spulick
Jordan St
Saco
Republican City Committee
Republican Headquarters
Main Street
Our Lady of Fatima Circle
Daughters of Isabella
St. Jean Hall
Adams Street
County Democrats to Elect Officers at Biennial Meeting
York County Democrats will elect new officers for the Democratic County Committee at the biennial meeting tomorrow night at 7 30 in the court house building at Alfred. Chairman Jose Hoyt Sr. said a discussion of referendum issues on the ballot in next Monday's primary will also occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Neddick
York County
Democratic County Committee
Court House
Alfred
Jose Hoyt, Sr
Bates College Confers BA on Miss LaVopa in 106th Commencement
Miss Filomena LaVopa of Kennebunk receives a Bachelor of Arts from Bates College at the 106th commencement. A history major, she made the Dean’s List with a 4.0 GPA in sophomore year, participated in the marching and concert bands, and joined Phi Beta Kappa. She served as a student assistant in the Eutonophy and education departments and earned cum laude honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Filomena LaVopa
Vincent LaVopa
Kennebunk
Bates College
LaVopa
Philosophy Club
Absentee Ballot Hours Set by Biddeford Clerk
Biddeford city clerk Mrs Pauline Berry announced the clerk offices will be open for absentee ballots Saturday June 17 from 8 am to 12 noon and Sunday June 18 from 1 to 3 pm at Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Berry
Biddeford
Todo
American Quintuplets Doing Well in Germany
Five premature quintuplets four boys and a girl born to American parents in Frankfurt are healthy and under incubator care at Frank Omar Hospital. The heaviest is 3.85 pounds. Father Harry C. Bean, 44, an engineer with the American Forces Network, has lived in Germany 13 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Harry C. Bean
Frank Omar Hospital
Bean
Germany
West Hartford
Conn
American Forces Network
Armed Forces Radio and Television Network
Europe
Preliminary Draft of Biddeford Charter Ready for Augusta
Peter Truman publicity director for the Biddeford Charter Commission announced the preliminary draft of the city charter is ready and phase two will prepare the charter for Augusta. He thanked Biddeford residents for charter survey participation and urged voter approval in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Truman
Biddeford
Institute Presents Third In Series on Franco Americans
The French-Canadian Institute of St. Francis College hosted the third evening program in Biddeford on Franco-American history and culture. Herve Poissant directed the program with Norman Beaupre and Robert Parenteau aiding, presenting a multi media look at institutional and personal Franco American histories. A well attended event concluded with a buffet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute of St. Francis College
Biddeford
Herve J. Poissant
Norman Beaupre
Robert Parenteau
Whist Party At Le Foyer Hall In Biddeford
A whist party at Le Foyer Hall Biddeford saw Aurore Soucy and Lina Beaudoin achieve a grand slam with Joseph Plourde the high scorer. Other players included Harold Sawyer Joseph Chouinard Lucienne Chouinard Joseph Dube Annie Harmon Flora Lambert Laura Gabiel Roland Perreault Medly Beaulieu and Orin Figette. The committee announced another session next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Foyer Hall
Biddeford
Aurore Soucy
Lina Beaudoin
Joseph Plourde
Harold Sawyer
Joseph Chouinard
Lucienne Chouinard
Joseph Dube
Annie Harmon
Flora Lambert
Laura Gabiel
Roland Perreault
Medly Beaulieu
Orin Figette
Union College Grants 434 Degrees at 177th Commencement
Union College in Schenectady awarding 434 bachelor’s degrees at the 177th commencement. John C. Throumoulos to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, son of Mrs. Kanely Throumoulos of 41 Graham St Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
N.Y
Union College
John C. Throumoulos
Kanely Throumoulos
Graham St
Biddeford
Sunday School Annual Picnic at Cascade Fall
The United Methodist Sunday School on Washington Avenue held its annual picnic at Cascade Fall. Members enjoyed a cookout walked the trails and played ball with attendees including Beth Warren Denny Warren Laurie Kimball Christi Champine Paula Provencher Susan Powers Karen Davis Audrey Harding Steven Harding Becky Harding Pamela Gilbert Karen Huntley Jody Davis Darren Knox Darren Amsden Elizabeth Presby Danny Presby Austin Presby Timothy Presby Gail Andrews and Angel Tinkes. Chaperones were Mrs. Cherri Provencher Mrs. Faye Harding Mrs. Connie Warren Mrs. Carl F Gilbert and Mrs. Edmund Presby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
United Methodist Sunday School
Washington Avenue
Beth Warren
Denny Warren
Laurie Kimball
Christi Champine
Paula
Paul Provencher
Susan Powers
Karen Davis
Audrey Harding
Steven Harding
Becky Harding
Pamela Gilbert
Karen Huntley
Jody Davis
Darren Knox
Darren Amsden
Elizabeth Presby
Danny Presby
Austin Presby
Timothy Presby
Gail Andrews
Angel Tinkes
Past Matrons Meet in Biddeford at The Colony
The annual outing of the Past Matrons Association of Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford was held at The Colony Kennebunkport. Mrs Bernice Emmons presided. Attendees included Eve Rooman Agnes Lachance Helen Parks Eva Hooper Edna Woodman Rachel Calderwood Elizabeth Tate Louise Harpoothan Ruth Haley Ruth Wolfertz Hazel Beety Gladys Goodwin Marion Dexheimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adah
Order of the Eastern Star
Biddeford
Kennebunkport
Bernice Emmons
Eve Rooman
Agnes Lachance
Helen Parks
Eva Hooper
Edna Woodman
Rachel Calderwood
Elizabeth Tate
Louise Harpoothan
Ruth Haley
Ruth Wolfertz
Hazel Beety
Gladys Goodwin
Marion Dexheimer
Smith Praises VFW At Maine Convention
Senator Margaret Chase Smith of Maine told the 52nd Maine VFW convention that the organization is the backbone of moral courage and national security support. Joined by Rep. William Hathaway and Rep. Peter Kyros, she praised the VFW as vital to the country and to veterans. Hathaway outlined a crash program for jobs and training for unemployed veterans, including temporary public service employment in growing fields. Kyros urged VFW interest in programs for the elderly and the poor as the Vietnam era winds down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Beach
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Hathaway
Weekend Accidents Reported in Saco
Saco police logged three weekend crashes with damages totaling about $2,000. At Beach and Main streets Melvin Matthew 51 of Quebec and Bishop J Perkins 19 of 105 North St Saco collided causing $1,000 and $800 damage respectively. A second crash at Hill and Lincoln streets involved Joseph Dawson 22 of Biddeford and Gerald Pelletier 35 of Saco. A three car collision near Cutts Avenue and Elm Street injured minor and involved Ruby Morton 39 Irene Pinette and Dana Campbell 41 with Campbell sustaining the heaviest damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Melvin Matthew
Quebec
Bishop J. Perkins
North St
Beach
Main Streets
Matthew
Perkins
Joseph P. Dawson
South St
Biddeford
Gerald Pelletier
Lincoln St
Hill and
Lincoln Streets
Cutts Avenue
Elm Street
Ruby E., Morton
School St
Old Orchard Beach
Irene M. Pinette
Dana R. Campbell
Cape Porpoise
Campbell
Cash Stolen From Vacationers In Two Incidents
Police reported two thefts over the weekend at OLD ORCHARD BEACH. Omar Carbonneau of Worcester Massachusetts said someone stole his pants from his Waves Motel room while he slept, taking $805 cash, car keys and credit cards. A purse with $500 cash and two registered checks belonging to Rose Corey of Worcester was taken from Whip o Will Tent and Trailer Park on Smithwheel Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Omar Carbonneau
Worcester
Mass
the Waves Motel
Carbonneau
Rose Corey
Smithwheel Road
Local man found by Saco Police
Police said Chris P. Lavigne 24 of 26 Middle Street Saco was the driver of a car that struck a parked vehicle owned by Fernando E Champagne 31 of Lizotte Avenue Biddeford on Main Street early Saturday and was charged with failure to report an accident after investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Chris P. Lavigne
Middle St
Fernando E. Champagne
Lizotte Avenue
Biddeford
Marines to shift to Nam Phong amid Vietnam offensive
Reports from Washington state that Marine squadrons moved into South Vietnam to blunt the North Vietnamese push will be relocated to Nam Phong. The U S Embassy in Bangkok said U S military strength in Thailand has risen to 40,000 men, up 7,500 since March 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South Vietnam
Nam Phong
U.S
Bangkok
Thailand
Birthday Party Held At Beach
Pamela Gilbert hosted a pajama birthday gathering at 117 Eden Lane last Friday night for her 11th birthday. Guests included Dottie Stroumbes Patti Barbano Laura LaChance Alma LaChance Cindy Halloway Melissa Fenderson and Audrey Tabares with homemade hats games prizes and Raggedy Ann and Andy cake centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Pamela Gilbert
Eden Lane
Raggedy Ann
Andy
Dottie Stroumbes
Patti Barbano
Laura LaChance
Alma LaChance
Cindy Halloway
Melissa Fenderson
Audrey Tabares
Flood Drowns Creek Boy and Neighbors in Sudden Rise
David Heraty 17 says a flood swept down the creek Friday night. His brother and a friend warned them, water rose to his neck, a house top floated by, they grabbed it, then took shelter on a neighbor’s roof all night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Heraty
Police Reports Two Accidents Over Weekend
Two automobile crashes occurred in Wakefield and Old Orchard Beach. In Wakefield, Paul Champagne Jr. and David A. Carchia collided at Fern Avenue and Third Street with Carchia charged for failing to stop at a stop sign. In Saco, Mark Flateau and Donald J. LeBreton crashed on Saco Avenue near Temple Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Paul Champagne Jr
Wakefield
Mass
David A. Carchia
Fern Avenue
Third Street
Carchia
Mark Flateu
Old Orchard Road
Saco
Donald J. LeBreton
Grove Ave
Saco Avenue
Temple Avenue
Bicycle Thefts Reported To Police
Two bicycle thefts were reported to Saco police over the weekend. Timothy Lauzon of 7 Gray St Saco said a green three speed sting ray bicycle was stolen from a shed behind his house. Mark Coreau of 17 Murphy Ave Old Orchard Beach reported his 10 speed bike taken from the A and P Grocery Store in Saco where he works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Timothy Lauzon
Gray St
Mark Coreau
Murphy Ave
Old Orchard Beach
A and P
Brazilian Bishops Charge Torture by Military Regime
Southern region of the National Council of Bishops accuses Brazil's military government of torturing political prisoners. The statement says authorities use physical psychological and moral torture leading to mutilation health breakdown and even death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
National Council of Bishops
Lewiston Vehicle Vandalized at Biddeford High School Lot
Lewiston resident James Cass reported his vehicle vandalized while parked in the Biddeford High School lot on Saturday. Police estimate damage and theft exceed $500 with all door windows broken a stereo tape deck tapes and three six packs of beer taken as the investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cass
Lewiston
Biddeford High School
Biddeford
GE Workers Reject GE Transition Plan in Pittsfield
Production workers at the General Electric plant in Pittsfield voted to reject GE’s transition plan to eliminate incentive piece rates. About 1,000 of 4,600 IUOE Local 255 members met and supported the union leadership’s call for further negotiation and a slower transition with a corresponding pay cut for non union workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Mass
General Electric Co
International Union of Electrical Workers Local 255
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