Death of Georgianna Thibodeau of Biddeford at 76
Mrs Georgianna Thibodeau 76 of 17 Gertrude Ave Biddeford died at a nursing home after a long illness She owned Thibodeau Variety Store with her late husband at 46 Alfred St She was a member of Artisans Society Dames Rochambeau Eucharistic League and St Joseph Church Survived by brother Arthur Guerin Sr and sisters Laura Belanger and Rene Levesque Funeral at St Josephs Biddeford Friday 8:30 a.m. Bolduc Funeral Home calls today and tomorrow 2-4 and 7-10
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarborough
Georgianna Thibodeau
Gertrude Ave
Biddeford
Elzear and
Mathilda (Remillard) Guerin
Thibodeau
Alfred St
Ars. Thibodeau
Artisans Society
Dames Rochambeau
N.A.B.A. Review
The
Eucharistic League
St. Joseph Church
Arthur Guerin Sr
Laura Belanger
Rene
Aurore) Levesque
Saco
Leon E Fontaine dies after long illness in Biddeford
Leon E Fontaine 57 of 74 Pool St Biddeford died in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born in Manchester NH March 11 1911 son of Ludger and Virginia Fontaine he worked at Pepperell Mfg Co and later ran a Biddeford Main Street grocery. Survived by widow Rose Alma Martineau Fontaine five brothers and two sisters. Funeral from St Andre Church Saturday at 9 a.m. with visiting hours at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford tonight and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon E. Fontaine
Pool St
Biddeford
Manchester
N.H
Ludger
Virginia Grondin Fontaine
Pepperell Mfg. Co
Main Street
St. Andre’s
Hill St
Friay
Alphonse Vachon dies after long illness in Biddeford
Alphonse Vachon aged 60 of 89 Water St Biddeford died in a Portland hospital after a long illness. He was born Oct 17 1907 in Biddeford son of Alphonse and Emerise Grenier Vachon. He served in WWII and worked at Saco Tanning Corp. Survived by widow Blanche Moreau Vachon one sister Adrienne Belanger six brothers Lucien Joseph Henry Gerard Raymond Emile and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St Andre Church Biddeford Saturday at 10 am. Emond Funeral Home Biddeford is handling arrangements with visiting hours Friday 2-4 and 7-10 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonse Vachon
Water St
Biddeford
Portland
Alphonse and
Emerise Grenier Vachon
St. Andre’s School
U.S
Vachon
Saco Tanning Corp
Blanche More
Houghton Funeral Held in Twin Mountain NH
Arthur S Houghton owner of a summer resort in Twin Mountain and husband of Dora Deans formerly of Saco Maine had funeral services March 12 at St Patrick Church Interment followed at St Margaret Cemetery He died March 7 at his winter home in Tarpon Springs Florida He served in World War II and is survived by his widow three sons a stepdaughter and stepson seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews
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Twin Mountain
N.H
Arthur S. Houghton
Dora Deans
Saco
Maine
St. Patrick’s Church
St. Margaret's Cemetery
Houghton
Tarpon Springs
Fla
Death notice expands list of survivors in Maine community
In addition to those previously listed, Reginald Isher of Biddeford Road Arundel is survived by his widow Lorraine C Fisher of that community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Isher
Biddeford Road
Arundel
Lorraine C. Fisher
Legion Post to hold ritual for John H. Canning in Saco
Members of the Owen-Davis Post American Legion in Saco will conduct ritual services tonight at 7 at the Dennett and Craig Funeral Home for John H. Canning, a post member. A note mentions the vast territory of the Soviet Union lies north of the contiguous United States.
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Owen - Davis Post
American Legion
Saco
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main St
John H. Canning
Soviet Union
United States
Funeral Directors in Saco Maine Listings
Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine phone 282 0562. Emond s Funeral Home contact 284 5511 with Frank X Emond and J P Conroy. Shumway Funeral Service 35 Spring Street Saco 284 5611 led by Philip H Gross Sr Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennett & Craig
Main Street
Saco
Maine
Dial
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. P. Conroy
Shumway Funeral Service
Spring Street
Philip H. Gross Sr
Sex Education Discussed By Saco PTA Panel
Saco PTA explored sex education at Young School with a color film and panel discussion led by PTA president Thomas Morrison. Panelists included Dr. Maurice Ross, Dr. Roger Verrier, Howard Cushman, Rev. Paul Weimer, and Rev. Robert E. Lee. A motion to form a committee with the School Board to inform the public was approved in principle, and a pamphlet titled Parents Role in Sex Education was discussed for sponsorship and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Parent-Teacher Association
Young School
PTA
Thomas Morrison
Morrison
Maurice Ross
Roger Verrier
Howard Cushman
Paul K. Weimer
First Parish Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Robert E. Lee
Most Holy Trinity Church
John Hewes
Bradiev Leach
School Board
Ross
Cushman
Burns School
Raymond Chenard
Richard Duross
Cochairmen
Edwin Munford Jr
Arthur Waters
Robert Shaw
Victor Wojcik
Leo Callahan
Park Street Night slated at Kenne bunk High School gym
Kennebunk prepares for Park Street Night on Thursday March 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kennebunk High School gym with a four part program. Park Street School chorus directed by Miss Eunice Fitton opens, followed by the Park Street School band led by Alexander Economos. The uniformed band includes students who began fall music study and performs five pieces including a Three Little Pigs narrative. Debuting this year is the Park Street majorette squad led by Miss Sandra Dickinson with captain Frances Harrison and dancers Roxann Maling Chrystal Shibles Karen Brown Paula Bedard Sheila Dyer Norma Wright. Also featured are gymnastic exhibitions directed by Charles Wormwood Robert Dyer and Principal Leo Martin, plus ethnic dance selections tied to the Park Street School music and social studies program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Park Street
Kennebunk High School
Frances Harrison
Roxann Maling
Chrystal Shibles
Karen Brown
Paula Bedard
Sheila Dyer
Norma Wright
Sandra Dickinson
KHS
Charles Wormwood
Robert Dyer
Leo Martin
Park Street School
Biddeford Firemen Answer Still Alarm
Biddeford fire fighters answered a still alarm at 159 Elm Street yesterday noon. The two story brick building houses a store and is owned by Paul Moreau. The cause was a short circuit in an electric switch with nothing damaged or used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Elm St
Paul Moreau
Union Urges Immediate Support for Biddeford Vocational Center
Regional Vocational Center advocates, stating labor representatives, that elected officials must act now without further referendums. They praise Biddeford as the center for the school, highlighting potential economic benefits and the importance of youths learning skilled trades for regional growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regional Vocational Center
Biddeford
Biddeford Saco
Prisco Returns From Vietnam to Visit Aunt in Maine
Arthur Prisco of New York City has returned from duty in Vietnam with the U S Army and will spend a few days vacation with his aunt Miss Margaret Prisco at 23 Wesley Blvd Old Orchard Beach Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Prisco
New York City
Vietnam
U. S. Army
Margaret Prisco
Wesley Blvd
Old Orchard Beach
Community club meetings announced for tonight and tomorrow
Abbott-Ver ville AMVETS Auxiliary meets at 8 at the Post Home Walnut Street Old Orchard Beach. Biddeford United Baptist Church Women Missionary Society holds a combined meeting and service at 7 30 with Rev Joe Burnett presenting slides of Latin America. Fremont Club and Auxiliary meet tomorrow at Alfred Street Biddeford at 8 taking a food can per attendee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott-Verville Amvets Auxiliary
Post Home
Walnut Street
Old Orchard Beach
Women’s Missionary Society of the
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Joe Burnett
Latin America
Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Mid week prayer meetings and choir rehearsals listed
Several churches in Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach hold Thursday prayer meetings at 7 p m in various locations including Bible Baptist Church Saco 144 Ferry Road Salvation Army hall Old Orchard Beach Union Avenue and multiple choir rehearsals at Foss Street Church School Street Methodist Church and Advent Christian Church Choirs meet at set times including Crusader 6 30 p m and Adult Sanctuary 7 30 p m Junior at 3 15 p m and Senior at 7 p m plus a 7 30 p m prayer service open to all audiences
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Baptist Church
Ferry Road
Saco
Salvation Army Hall
Union Ave
Old Orchard Beach
Biddeford Foss Street Methodist Church
South Biddeford Methodist Church
Foss Street
Crusader
Advent Christian Churc
Hill and Chape Streets
Biddeford
School Street Methodist Church
Art Associations Will Hold Joint Meeting OLD ORCHARD BEACH
The Old Orchard Beach Art Association held a workshop and meeting at the Jameson School. Frank Handlin taught how to frame pictures and Alice Murphy invited Frederick Brown to discuss art for young children. On March 26 the group will host the York Art Association at 7 p.m. in the Jameson School cafeteria. Members should bring finished paintings for exhibition. refreshments will be served. Attending listed members and the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach Art Association
Jameson School
Frank Handlin
Alice Murphy
Frederick Brown
York Art Association
Ralph H. Meserve
Margaret Drolet
Athena Gregory
Yvonne Fidalgo
Josephine Bay
Joseph Bay
Priscilla Guilbeault
Almonza Souliere
Ardis W. Wortman
Priscilla Skilling
Evelyn Monier
Laura Delisle
Catherine Nielson
Robert M. Black
Rita Sherman
Carl Bohlin
Ray Lord
C. Paul Wight
Ethel M. Wight
Sarah Bridge Graves
Murphy
Viet Thieu Raids Black Market Stalls In Saigon
Saigon police raid thousands of black market stalls selling stolen goods and erect barbed wire barricades to close them. Merchants resume selling soon after, but this time police trucks remove seized stock. Thieu warned by advisers about corruption in South Vietnam affecting U.S. politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
Thieu
U.S
Vietnam
Wisconsin researchers target sawfly with female lure
University of Wisconsin scientists H. C. Coppel and Fumio Matsumura report a potent chemical from virgin female sawflies that attracts thousands of males. They plan to collect the lure by blowing air over females into a tube system to trap and destroy the pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison, Wis
University of Wisconsin
H. C. Coppel
Fumio Matsumura
The
College of Agriculture
Earliest movable type printing in China dated 1041 to 1049
The record cites movable type printing emerging in China between A D 1041 and 1049. It notes the Peacock Throne as a named symbol attached to Iran's royal dynasty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Iran
Portland Area Weekend Weather Update
Cloudy with showers tonight then light snow or flurries in north areas. Colder tonight, near 30s in the north and around 40 in the south. Thursday remains cloudy with occasional rain in the south and snow or rain in the north, and continued cold.
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Portland
Weather outlook for northern New England and Rhode Island
The five day forecast from the Weather Bureau covers northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Daytime highs reach mid to upper 40s with cooler nights in the 20s to 30s. Expect cooler conditions Thursday or Friday then warmer by Monday with light precipitation from showers and occasional rain through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Weather Bureau
New England
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Stolen Car Recovered By Saco Police
Saco officers recovered a car stolen from Portland after noticing erratic driving on Main Street. Paul F. Waite, 24, of Portland, faces charges of operating under the influence and without a license. Portland police may add using a motor vehicle without the owner's consent. He is held at York County Jail awaiting arraignment in 10th District Court in Saco. The car owner, Cecile A. Renaud, did not know it had been stolen until notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Portland
Arthur Tardif
Paul Carter
Main Street
Paul F. Waite
Waite
York County
McCarthy challenges LBJ over Vietnam policy at Howard
McCarthy accuses Johnson of waging war in Vietnam while tackling domestic issues in a Howard University speech in Washington. The White House says no serious move to create a Vietnam policy commission, a plan Kennedy allegedly proposed and would not affect the presidential race. White House aide George Christian cites constitutional concerns as a reason against such a commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietnam
McCarthy
Howard University
Washington
White House
Johnson
U.S
Kennedy
George Christian
Journal Beats Power Loss Caused By Cable Shutdown
The Biddeford Saco Journal faced a power loss when the main service cable failed, forcing a 4:30 pm shutdown yesterday for repairs. Saco Electric Co. and Central Maine Power Co. crews completed the fix by 10:40 pm. To meet today’s production, mechanical departments began work at 5 and 6 am instead of 7:30 and 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Saco Electric Co
Central Maine Power Co
The
Journal
Women’s Club Names Nominating Committee At Biddeford
A nominating committee of Mrs. Urbain Langevin Mrs. Stuart Flavin Mrs. Roland Bois Mrs. Daniel Dentico and Miss Elaine White was formed to present a slate at the May St. Mary’s Women’s Club meeting in Biddeford. The group planned an appreciation night for club consultors in May or June and honored past president Mrs. Richard Gradone, who will soon move to Massachusetts. The York County District Catholic Women will hold a Day of Recollection March 31 at Villa Muir Bay View Saco with Rev. Clement Thibodeau as guest speaker and a祟 series of prayers conferences and mass. Members also observed Girl Scout Week with Troop 29 flag ceremony and a special sale and refreshments hosted by Mrs. Richard Dudley and committee and Girl Scouts. A large list of attendees from the parish was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbain Langevin
Stuart Flavin
Roland Bois
Daniel Dentico
Elaine White
St. Mary’s Women's Club
Biddeford
Richard Gradone
Robert Sinnott
Gradone
Massachusetts
York County
Villa Muir
Bay View
Saco
Clement Thibodeau
Sinnott
Cornelius Enright
Karl Stevens
Elinor Remar
Cheryl Michaud
Jane Hudson
Charlene Chason
Troop 29
Cynthia Daly
Katherine Dudley
Debra Labrecque
Judith O'Neil
Julia Souliere
Richard Dudley
Joanne St. Amand
Maurice Lastecque
Carolyn Hodgdon
Robert Perrin
Christine Feeney
Eileen O'Rourke
Julia Benoit
Mary Fearon
Phyllis Cosgrove
Frank Carey
Florence Flood
Armand Metayer
Vito Mininni Jr
Richard Reny
Fernand Cadorette
Henry Tartre
Lorraine Daly
Eleanor Mogan
S. L. Kelley
Alice Mogan
Biddeford Lawyer Heads Delegation to Democratic Convention
Atty. William P. Donahue of Biddeford was chosen chair man of the Biddeford delegation to attend the Democratic convention in Augusta on May 17 and 18. He was elected at a delegates session in the municipal building. Martin J. Rielly was named secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty
William P. Donahue
Biddeford
Augusta
Donahue
Martin J. Rielly
Wells Cub Scouts List New Meeting Hour
Wells Cub Scout Pack 356 votes to start monthly meetings at 7 p m. Next pack gathering is Monday March 25 at Wells Beach fire station with charter ceremonies and badge awards to be presented only when a parent or guardian is present. Committee to plan summer field trips and picnics with George Ferguson of Sanford advising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Lewis Coleman
Wells Beach
George Ferguson
Sanford
York District
Pine Tree Council
B.S.A
Howard Cutler
Reginald Thurlow
Walter Shepard
Elsie Chase
Rita Coulton
James Ward
Melvin Thompson
Carleton Young
Eleanor Leech
Coleman
Federal funds allotted to Biddeford for library books
Biddeford has been allocated 3900 federal money under Title I for purchasing library books in the school system, per federal coordinator Roger R. Johnson. The city must apply for the grant and once approved may spend it. The sum is 650 less than last year’s amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Roger R. Johnson
De Gaulle Pushes Gold Standard Revival and SDR Plan
Paris reports President Charles de Gaulle urged scrap of the world monetary system and revival of the gold standard. He warned France will oppose reform not anchored in gold immutability impartiality and universality. He favors a gold backed system and distrusts paper gold schemes amid SDR based international currency pools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Charles de Gaulle
France
Stockholm
de Gaulle
Georges Gorse
Employment claims fall at Biddeford office
Claims filed at the Biddeford Maine Employment Security Commission office totaled 368 last week versus 586 in the same week last year. Manager Francis Coughlin noted 372 claims the prior week compared with 524 for that period a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Maine Employment Security Commission
Francis Coughlin
Viet Cong withdraw toward Cambodian border as Saigon sweep falters
Intelligence indicates Viet Cong forces withdraw toward the Cambodian border evading a Jan 196? allied sweep of 50,000 troops. President Johnson vows to pursue Vietnam policy as aggression threatens. Kennedy aides weigh second-ballot strategy. Rockefeller considers Oregon run while blocking Nebraska clash. House grid on public records stalls civil rights housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
Johnson
Vietnam
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
McCarthy
Massachusetts
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
Oregon
Nebraska
Washington
Maine Briefs: Boothbay Harbor Scenes in NBC Special
Maine coastal scenery and commercial fishing filmed last summer in Boothbay Harbor will be shown April 5 in an NBC News color special titled American Profile Home Country U S A. The Maine Department of Economic Develop ment announced the plan. Authorities also report two men pleaded guilty in Portland to illegal bookmaking. Richard C Hay, 41, fined 200 dollars and given a suspended one to two year sentence. Socrates Maradones, 34, released on 1500 dollars bail with sentencing set for May. Senator Muskie criticized slow interstate cooperation on air pollution control during testimony on a pending Illinois Indiana agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Augusta
Maine
Boothbay Harbor
NBC News
Department of Economics Development
Portland
Richard C. Hay
Socrates Maradones
South Portland
Washington
Edmund S. Muskie
Muskie
Director Resigns From Biddeford School System
The board accepted the resignation of Lawrence Davis, vocal music instructor in the Biddeford school system. No replacement has been named yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Davis
Biddeford
Le Voltigeur Club Names Officer Slate
Members of Le Voltigeur Club met at the South Street hall in Biddeford to elect officers. The slate includes President Adelbert Huot and Vice President Emile Madore, with Henry Roberge as Secretary and Raymond Poitras as Treasurer. Publicity Chairman Antonio Dallaire was re elected for a 16th year and plans for committee heads were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Voltigeur Club
South Street
Biddeford Hall
Adelbert Huot
Emile Madore
Henry Roberge
Atty
Willie Pomerlean
Raymond Poitras
Henry Cyr
Yvon Caron
O'Neil Desrochers
Antonio Dallaire
Huot
Dallaire
Caron
Jacques Cartier Club
Biddeford
Manchester
N.H
le Champlain
Cyr
Julia Vigne
New Member Accepted By Owen-Davis Post
Simeon J. Fontaine was welcomed as a new member of the Owen-Davis American Legion Post at Beach Street Saco during a meeting led by Cmdr. Robert Green. Reports from Robert Morse and Harry Rowell were read. donations to Four Chaplains and an electric score board were approved. a banquet for presidents and commanders set for April 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the post home. a committee including Green Morse and Monder to organize the event was formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simeon J. Fontaine
Owen-Davis Post
American Legion
Post
Beach Street
Saco
Robert Green
Robert Morse
Harry Rowell
Waterville
Four Chaplains Fund
Togus
Cmdr
Roert Morse
Robert Monder
Rehabilitation Topic At Kiwanis Meeting
Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Club met at Stan's Restaurant with 18 in attendance. President Donald Jones led business while Brigadier Ted Russell offered the invocation after returning from Florida. Norman Perrin, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor at the Men's Correctional Center South Windham, spoke on duties and showed films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Kiwanis Club
Stan
Washington Avenue
Donald Jones
Ted Russell
Florida
James Murphy
Norman Perrin
Men's Correctional Center
South Windham
Saco Vehicle Sideswipe Damages Car on Portland Road
Saco police report the Biddeford man Lee H. Bartlett 50 of the Thacher Hotel Biddeford had about 186.20 in damage when a trailer truck driven by Daniel R. Collins of Auburn sideswiped the car on Portland Road early this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Biddeford
Portland Road
Lee H. Bartlett
Thacher Hotel
Daniel R.collins
Auburn
Planning Board hearing names and ordinance copies available
Dr Paul S Hill Jr Alfred H Coulombe and Atty George F E Brickates named in planning board hearing with Laurence B Thurston and Ernest S Woodworth as alternates. Copies of proposed ordinances and the city zoning map available at the Saco City Clerk’s office for viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planning Board
Paul S. Hill Jr
Alfred H. Coulombe
Atty
George FE. Brickates
Laurence B. Thurston
Ernest S. Woodworth
Saco City
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