Deaths Mrs Mary M Nelson 76 of 18 Maple St
Mrs Mary M Nelson 76 of 18 Maple Street Biddeford died yesterday at a local hospital Born in Cork Ireland January 19 1892 daughter of Terrance and Margaret McSweeney She was a communicant of Most Holy Trinity Church Saco and member of Ancient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary Biddeford Surviving are her widower four sons George W Nelson Jr Walter Nelson Terrance and John Mull en one daughter Mrs Roland Ready Philadelphia PA one brother Terrance McSweeney Cambridge MA two sisters Mrs Walter Grace Biddeford Mrs Samuel Chisholm Boston 12 grandchildren seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 9 am from Most Holy Trinity Church Lace Friends may call at the Cote Funeral Home 87 James St Saco today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm.
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Mary M. Nelson
Maple St
Bidgeford
Cork
Ireland
Terrance
Margaret Neville McSweeney
Most Holy Trinity Church
Saco
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Biddeford
George W. Nelson
George W. Nelson Jr
Arundel
Walter Nelson
John Mullen
Roland Ready
Philadelphia
Terrance McSweeney
Cambridge
Mass
Walter Grace
Samuel Chisholm
Boston
Most Holy Trinity Church Lace
Cote Funeral Home
James St
Members of Our Lady of Victory Circle Gather for Prayers
Members of Our Lady of Victory Circle meet at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford at 2 30 p m to say prayers for Miss Leontine Parent sister of Mrs Florida Labranche a member.
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Our Lady of Victory Circle
Emond Funeral Home
Hill St
Biddeford
Leontine Parent
Florida Labranche
Cantata Rehearsal Set In Biddeford
Final rehearsal for the cantata Seven Last Words of Christ by Theodore Dubois will occur Sunday at 3 15 PM at Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford. The Passion Sunday concert March 31 at 7 30 PM is open to the public, with Rev Donald Hess conducting. Donald Hamalainen of Kennebunk, festival director, asks all participants to attend.
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Christ
Theodore Dubois
Biddeford
Saco Council of Churches
Foss Street Methodist Church
Foss Street
Council On
Johnson hints at Kennedy-McCarthy clash in renomination bid
In an hour long December interview broadcast nationally, President Johnson suggested a Kennedy-McCarthy alliance might block his renomination. He refused to reveal his own plans, saying he would cross that bridge when he comes to it. Johnson praised Gov. Nelson Rockefeller for his cooperation and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Gov
Rockefeller
Funeral Directors Listings in Saco Maine
Funeral directors listed in Saco Maine include Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street with phone 282 0562 Emond's Funeral Home at 284 5511 with directors Frank X Emond and J P Conroy Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street with phone 284 5611 led by director Philip H Gross Sr.
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
Funeral Notice for Leontine Parent at Notre Dame de Lourdes
Leontine Parent of 166 Beach Street Saco formerly of Hialeah Florida died Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco on Monday at 8 AM. Calling hours at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford are Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 10 PM.
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Parent
Leontine
Beach St
Saco
Hialeah
Florida
Notre Dame de Lourdes Church
Emond Funeral Home
Hill St
Biddeford
BOV Class Meeting in Kennebunk Church Vestry
The B O V Class of the Kennebunk Baptist Church met at the church vestry with 14 in attendance. President Mrs Agnes Simpson led. devotions by Mrs Minnie Robbins. March birthday money was turned in and an Easter lily for a shut-in was approved. A rummage sale is planned for April 19 at the church.
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Kennebunk
B.O.V
Kennebunk Baptist Church
Agnes Simpson
Minnie Robbins
Myrtle Benson
Frances Burleigh
Ruth Wills
Alma Tomlinson
Ruth Ward
Miss Burleigh
Jennie Currier
Martha Bragdon
Ruth Chappell
Harriet Freeman
Mildred Hutchins
Lillian Penney
Sarah Owen
Kyros Attacks DeGaulle In Maine Speech
US Representative Peter N. Kyros condemned French President Charles de Gaulle in a Biddeford High School address. He accused de Gaulle of making a fool of the U S and said de Gaulle seeks to devalue the dollar while urging withdrawal of most U S troops in Europe to save about 1.5 million dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter N. Kyros
Charles DeGaulle
Biddeford’ High School
Kyros
DeGaulle
U.S
Maine
Europe
Fletcher's Neck Station To Reopen In April
The Fletcher's Neck Station at Biddeford Pool will reopen April 1 per a U S Coast Guard District spokesman. The station and a second nearby will be fully operational with boats for search and rescue. Both paused service December 1 with caretaker crews on duty while the South Portland unit covered duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Fletcher's Neck
Biddeford Pool
U.S
First Coast Guard
South Portland
Westmoreland Named Army Chief of Staff While in Saigon
Westmoreland announced his selection as Army chief of staff while touring the Philippines with his wife and daughter. He said Johnson did not call him. Wheeler, the Joint Chiefs chair, informed him by personal note at about 7:30 a.m. Saigon time. He returned to Saigon, greeted Abrams with a smile, and drove to Tan Son Nhut, known as the Pentagon.
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Prise
Saigon
Westmoreland
Army
Philippines
Johnson
Earle C. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Washington
Abrams
Tan Son Nhutee
Provident Association Funds Support Saco Aid Efforts
Provident total yearly income available for distribution to worthy persons runs between $1,100 and $1,500. Funds derive from invested assets, the Sarah Bradbury Trust Fund, and the Sweetser Course ticket sales. Aid certificates of $5 are issued via the Saco Welfare Department, with food, shoes, drugs and fuel the common items listed. The Sweetser Provident Fund is among several city funds administered by trustees Lowell Innes, Albert Cabana and Robert Fenderson as it enters its second century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Bradbury Trust Fund
Sweetser
Saco Welfare Department
Saco Provident Association
Sweetser Fund
Sweetser Provident Fund
Saco
Lowell Innes
Albert Cabana
Robert Fenderson
Windsor Vermont flood forces 400 from homes in Billerica
The Concord River overflowed its banks in Windsor Vermont causing 400 residents in nearby Billerica to abandon their homes temporarily as floodwaters rose.
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Windsor
Billerica
Concord River
Men’s Club to Host Supper at United Church of Christ
The Men’s Club of the United Church of Christ in Biddeford invites members to a Monday 6 p.m. supper at the church. Reservations are requested in advance. Sister Denise of St Louis High School will speak about her social work in Boston. Circle A led by Mrs Ruby Packard will serve.
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The
United Church of Christ (Congregational
Biddeford
Denise
St. Louis High School
Boston
Circle A
Ruby Packard
Area Church Youth Groups Schedule in Kennebunk and Wells
Local churches announce Sunday and Monday youth activities across Kennebunk Wells and surrounding areas. Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Advent Christian Kennebunkport and others host services classes and youth fellowships with times ranging from 3:30 to 7:30 p m.
Biddeford Men Sentenced To State Prison
Two Biddeford men received prison terms of one to three years for breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny in Saco. Cote also pleaded guilty to aiding and concealing $848.90 in stolen property from Mahaney Co. Gagne was sentenced to probation after a suspended jail term for cheating by false pretense involving an $800 car sale. White and Adams were released on bail to save for attorney fees after insurance income was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Biddeford
Thomaston State
William S. Silsby
York County
Robert Raymond Cote
Arthur Taschereau
Cote
Saco
Mahaney Co
Roger H. Gagne
Gagne
Kenneth M. White
Raymond Victor Adams
Biddeard
Silsby
Israel River Flood Tops Five Lancaster Streets
The Israel River crested Friday sending flood waters surging through Lancaster New Hampshire and inundating five streets as residents monitored damage and officials assessed impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel River
Lancaster
N.H
Portland Weather Mixes Rain Snow North Tonight
The forecast for Portland indicates rain tonight changing to snow in the north portion while the south stays mostly rain. Lows dip to the 20s in the north and lower 30ssouth with colder conditions expected Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
York County Salon 598 Resumes Meetings in Biddeford
York County Salon 598 meets in Biddeford resuming after winter recess. February report by Mrs. Virginia Ford notes a Patriot's Day dinner on April 20 at the Ralph D. Caldwell American Legion post home in Portland, with social hour and dinner at 7 p.m. Alice Bartlett of Topsham to be honored. Reservations due April 17 to Mrs. Almina Ela or Mrs. Jane Moore. Next state pouvoir meeting set for May 5 in Farmington. Birthday money and a mystery package noted, with several co hostesses and attendees listed. Next meeting April 18 at Mrs. Morin’s home with co hostess Mrs. Viola Girard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Blanche Binette
Clifford St
Biddeford
Virginia Ford
Old Orchard Beach
Cumberland County
Ralph D. Caldwell
American Legion Post
Portland
Alice Bartlett
Topsham
Maine
Almina Ela
Jane Moore
Farmington
Biddeford Vocation High School Budget Shows Saving and Growth
The proposal reallocates seven teachers to the Regional Vocational High School in Biddeford, cutting the operating cost from $23,000 to $15,961.86 annually after state and tuition adjustments. It will serve Arun del, Biddeford, Dayton, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Old Orchard, and Saco with courses in drafting to machine trades, aided by an advisory board of local business leaders. The plan aims to attract new industry, provide an alternative for non college bound students, and support adult education and retraining programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford High School
Biddeford
Arundel
Dayton
Kennebunk
Kennebunkport
Old Orchard
Saco
Bford Hig
St. Louis
Johnston
Westmoreland named Army chief of staff amid Vietnam debate
President Johnson confirms Gen William Westmoreland will leave Vietnam to become Army chief of staff in a move seen as signaling war weariness. Westmoreland accepts the post and defends his service while Powell ends exile and returns to face legal action in New York. Spring snows lash the Dixie region up to 16 inches causing deaths and closures. Skull Valley probe widens over 6400 sheep deaths near an Army test center. American women balk at a British researcher claim linking leg beauty to brains.
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Johnson
William C. Westmoreland
Vietnam
Westmoreland
Gen. Westmoreland
U.S
Adam Clayton Powell
Bimini
New York
Harlem
Dixie
Skull Valley
Biddeford Vocational Center budget trims urged
Biddeford budget cuts total 7074.25 with current taxes at 5659.40 and projected post relocation costs 2355.72 a year saving 3303.68. advocates urge 75 percent state reimbursement and note adult programs at 90 percent. supporters say space freed at high schools aids future expansion and unites the community. Johnston calls residents to action.
Kennebunk Will Allowed In Probate Court
In a probate court action this week Mrs. Alice K. Warren of Kennebunk left an estate valued about 150000. She died Feb 15 and left 2000 to Kennebunk Free Library and Christ Church Kennebunk. Daughters Ruth Burr and Lois Whittier inherited tangible property. Niece Elsie Roberts Hall received 10000. cousin John H Hall 5000. granddaughter Kate Whittier 5 00000. A Canal National Bank trust fund benefits her grandchildren. executor Kenneth Burr appointed.
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Alfred
Alice K. Warren
Kennebunk
Warren
Kennebunk Free Library
Christ Church
Ruth W. Burr
Lois R. Whittier
Elsie Roberts Hall
Marion Allen
Ogunquit
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company
Margaret FE. Stanton
Biddeford
Miss Stanton
St. Mary's Parish
St. Mary's Cemetery
Harry Scott
Wilbur Goodwin
Roland Hayes
Harry Scott Sr
Leo Lamothe
Stanton
Turbine Performs As Sebring Weather Shifts In Racing Run
Sebring Florida AP reports the 17th annual 12 hour Sebring endurance race opens with 70 sports cars. The Howmet turbine, slower at start but faster in cool weather, competes against Porsche for the world manufacturers title. Heat rose concerns but a cold front may lower temperatures below 70. Rich Thompson of Alexandria notes start delay. Hans Herrmann and Jo Siffert lead Porsche in early qualifier. Ickx and Patrick trail in Ford and Lola entries as 12 hours of racing looms.
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Sebring
Fla
Porsche
Florida
Rich Thompson
Alexandria
Hans Herrmann
Germany
Jo Siffert
Switzerland
Public hearing on Biddeford vocational school set for Monday
Biddeford Mayor Leo Lemire announced a 7 30 p m public hearing Monday March 25 1968 in City Hall council chambers to discuss every aspect of the proposed vocational school Planning personnel school administrators city officials and council members will attend to answer questions and gather input Citizens are urged to attend and share opinions Lemire noted broad citizen support with most callers favoring the project and preferring funding without a referendum Volunteers including planners and civic leaders are volunteering time to advance the project and construction without delay Also included: Oakland and Columbus briefs on community policing efforts and a landmark appointment of the first Negro head of a Methodist district in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Leo R. Lemire
Lemire
Biddeford City Hall
Joe Plamondon
Melvin Gay
Biddeford Police Investigate Multiple Auto Crashes
Biddeford police investigated several crashes yesterday on Elm Street Alfred Street Jefferson Street and Sullivan Street. Victims included Susan J Leach of Portland injured with minor lip injuries and others riding in Biddeford addresses. No injuries were listed for several drivers and a pickup truck sustained damage.
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Biddeford
Elm Street
Lena W. Viollette
Route 1
Kennebunk
Susan J. Leach
Portland
Webber Hospital
Adelbert J. Morin Jr
Alfred Street
Jefferson Street
Richard J. Boston
Pool St
Kenneth Crenner
Limerick
Joseph Aitlin
Birch St
Birch Street
Charles J. Comber
Bradbury St
Albert Elwell
Everett Bowden
Sullivan Street
Claire F. Bergeron
Third Street
Biddeford Pool
Eric R. Nelson
Kings Highway
Fortunes Rocks
Kennedy Campaign Moves to Undermine Johnson in Vietnam Debate
Senator Kennedy toured Kansas delivering a pointed denunciation of the Vietnam policy, arguing the administration repeats failures on a larger scale. Former President Truman voiced strong backing for Johnson, predicting easy renomination, while Johnson enjoyed broad support from Truman. Kennedy aimed to siphon votes from Johnson in the Democratic race.
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Vietnam
Johnson
Harry Truman
LBJ
Robert Kennedy
Johnson Kennedy
Kansas
New York
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Mary Nelson
Kennedy
Memoriam
Daisy B, Weeman
Pearl
Beatrice
Elsie
Doris
Marion
Christine
Marshall
Fletcher’s Neck
Ichurch
Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle
Assembly of God
Atlantic Avenue
Christ’s Ambassadors
Youth Fellowship of the
Advent Christian Church
Route 35
Unitarian Universalist Church
Portland Road
South Congregational Church
Temple Street
Kenne
Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
St. Martha’s Kennebunkport
St. Monica’s Kennebunk
St. Mary’s, Wells Beach
St. Martha’s Church
Methodist Youth Fellowship
School Street Methodist Church
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
St. Mary’s Church
Beach
Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian C. Goodwins Mills
United Church of Christ
Congregational
Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society
Methodist Youth Fellowship of the
West Kennebunk Methodist Church
Baptist Youth Fellowship of the
Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship
Saco United Baptist Church
P. Mm
Marco Tides
Salon
Associated Press
U.S. Commissioner of Food and Drugs
James L. Goddard
University of Southern California
Vances
Pendergast
Thornton Academy
Michael Rube
Carol Rancourt
Thomas Economos
Paul Mone
Contacti
Bers
Oakland
Calif
Donald McCullum
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Charles Gain
Columbus
Ohio
Sumpter M. Riley Jr
Lima
Methodist Church
Riley
Cory Methodist
Cleveland
Office of the Superintendent of Schools
Bruce L. Smith
Carry Bros. Jewelers
Thacher Building
Health & Beauty
Beach Street
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