Death of Kennebunk resident Ray Gordon at 69
Ray L Gordon 69 died at his Brown Street home after a life as a local caretaker and World War II veteran. He is survived by widow Maybelle, son Wesley, four daughters, three brothers, two sisters, eight grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Monday at Bibber Memorial Chapel with Rev C Joseph Ingraham officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call tonight 7–9 and tomorrow 2–4 and 1–2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Ray L. Gordon
Brown Street
Lyman
George
Hattie Emmons Gordon
Maybelle M. Gordon
Wesley
Constance Harrison
Bossier City
Beverly Motts
Shrevesport
Warrell Kingsbury
Goose Rocks Beach
Cynthia Gordon
Maurice
Lewis
Alfred
Maude Moore
Biddeford
Winnie B. Coombs
Bibber
C. Joseph Ingraham
Foss Street Methodist Church
Evergreen Cemetery
Threatening Clouds Bring Cloudy Sky and Snow
Increasing cloudiness and not so cold tonight with lows in the 20s. Sunday will be cloudy with snow in the southern portion and colder than today.
Local Service Members and Patients Noted in Area Notices
Nelson Rocary, 40, patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Mrs. Everett Allen, Saco, patient at Webber Hospital. Ronald E. Guerin, U S Navy fireman, son of Biddeford residents, reported for duty at Guantanamo Bay. Normand J. Bouthilette, USCG, son of Biddeford residents, completed port security course during two-week Active Reserve duty at Yorktown training center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Rocary
Harding St
Biddeford
Notre Dame Hospital
Everett Allen
Loudon Road
Saco
Webber Hospital
Ronald E. Guerin
USN
Arthur R. Guerin, Sr
Gertrude Ave
Naval Station
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Normand J. Bouthilette
USCG
Raoul Bouthilette
Coast Guard Reo Training Center
Yorktown
Notre Dame Auxiliary Thrift Shop Captain Named
Mrs. Marc Simard named captain of the Notre Dame Auxiliary Thrift Shop and will oversee operations next week at the shop's location.
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Marc Simard
Notre Dame Auxiliary
Being Yourself Popularity Key
The article advises girls leaving home for school to stay true to themselves to gain popularity. It lists irritants to avoid including immature habits, compulsive borrowing, sponging, yarn spinning, selfishness, and a raspy voice, urging consideration and self-polish to attract like minded friends.
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Associated Press
Records Unearthed Of Topeka Dog Licenses
Topeka City Clerk Bill Douglass discovered ancient dog license records in City Hall archives. The earliest license dated May 23, 1867, was issued to an English bull terrier named Scooter. Also found were an old stage coach line insurance policy and a gall map negative of Topeka.
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Topeka
Kan
Bill Douglass
Douglass
Scooter
Missing electric saw reported by Saco resident
Mrs. John Hansen of 7 Lincoln Street Saco says an electric saw kept in a shed on her property vanished last Thursday and the loss is under investigation by police. The report lists the saw as missing and notes ongoing inquiries by Saco authorities.
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Saco
John Hansen
Lincoln St
Dean Kinne
North St
American Legion
Beach Street
Juanita Spofford
Portland
Mrs Kate B Lee Dies in Beverly Mass Widow of Richard D Lee
Mrs Kate Buttrick Lee widow of Richard D Lee formerly of Greenfield Danvers and Wells Maine died in Beverly early last night. Survived by two daughters Mrs A Kendall Goodwin and Mrs Laurence E Potter four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Committal services at Green River Cemetery Greenfield Mass at 2 pm Monday.
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Beverly
Mass
Kate Buttrick Lee
Richard D. Lee
Greenfield
Danvers and
Wells
Maine
A. Kendall Goodwin
Laurence E. Potter
Arlington
Green River Cemetery
Mass for Napoleon R James Set for 9 A M at St. Andre's
James N Napoleon R James of 34 Hill Street Biddeford died Wednesday at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. His mass will be celebrated Monday at 9 a m from St. Andre's Church, revised from 8 a m.
Officers Nominated by Rochambeau Snowshoe Club
Nominations for officers were made at a Rochambeau Snowshoe Club meeting in Biddeford. Named were Herman Tremblay president George Neault vice president Adrien Mathieu secretary and Raymond Belanger collector with others to be elected. A suggested rule to merge treasurer with secretary was proposed along with a club anniversary plan for 30 years and a Biddeford location for the 1964 snowshoe season opening.
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Rochambeau Club
Biddeford Hall
Herman Tremblay
George Neault
Gerard Lamontagne
Adrien Mathieu
Raymond Belanger
Joseph Salvas Jr
Raymond Ouellette
Richard Lajeunesse
Gerard Bergeron
Leo Belanger
Lucien Lachance
Gerard Moreau
Lorenzo Huot
Raymond Poitras
Charles Nadeau
Raymond Belair
Norman Beaudoin
Donald Marcoux
Maine Snowshoe Union
Biddeford
Rene Huot
Leo Paul Gregoire
Denis Pelletier
Candidates Must File by Next Wednesday for Primary Ballots
About 425 candidates have filed for the June 15 primary in Maine, with roughly 300 Republicans and the remainder Democrats. The State Election Division says another 200 or so must file petitions to qualify, and no papers received after midnight April 1 will be accepted in Augusta.
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Augusta
State
Johnson Invited to Three-Way Sub Ceremony in Maine
President Johnson receives invitation from Gov. Reed for May 12 ceremonies at Shipyard involving the Polaris submarine Nathane Greene, the launch of Nathiane Greene, the commission of the John Adams, and keel laying for the Grayling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Johnson
Mission to Teach All Nations Echoes Across Early World
The passage records Jesus charging the Apostles to evangelize all nations and baptize in the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. It notes their journeys to India, Africa, Persia, and Spain, with all but John dying martyrs. The text reflects early Christian spread and unwavering faith.
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Jesus
India
Africa
Persia
Spain
John
March Tides High Low Chart Fragment
Fragmentary tide table for March shows high and low values with times scattered across dates 28 29 31. Contains inconsistent punctuation and misread entries, offering partial data for A M and P M tides with several errors.
Youth meetings set at Biddeford church weekly
Church notes announce Sunday gatherings at Juni and Senior United Church Youth in the vestry. Junior Youth meet at 5 p m and Senior Youth at 6 30 p m. All Grade 7 to high school youths may attend. An evening service follows at 7 o'clock at the Advent Christian church corner of Hill and Chapel streets Biddeford.
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Juni
United Church
Biddeford
Advent Christian Church
Hill and Chapel
Evangelistic and Youth Services at Faith Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach
An evangelistic service will be held Sunday at 7 30 p m at Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal church corner of Atlantic Avenue and Third Street Old Orchard Beach A Youth service is conducted each Sunday at 6 25 p m
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Faith Tabernacle ‘Pentecosta
Atlantic Avenue
Third Street
Old Orchard Beach
Evening service at First Assembly of God in Saco
An evening service is set for Sunday at 7 30 p m at the Ahepa home 22 Pleasant Street Saco held by the First Assembly of God church.
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First Assembly of God
Ahepa
Pleasant Street
Saco
Bible Baptist Church Sets Sunday Worship Schedule
A Training Union will be held Sunday at 6 p m and an Evening Worship service at 7 p m tomorrow at Bible Baptist Church located at 144 Ferry Road Saco.
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The
Bible Baptist Church
Ferry Road
Saco
Advent Christian church to hold evening service Sunday
An evening service scheduled for 7 p.m. will be held Sunday at the Advent Christian Church on Route 35 in Kennebunk Lower Village. The church Youth Fellowship group will meet Sunday at 6 15 p.m.
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Advent Christian Church
Kennebunk Lower Village
Evening Worship at Advent Christian Church
An evening worship service will be held Sunday at 7 p m at the Advent Christian church on Saco avenue Old Orchard Beach for local parishioners and visitors.
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Advent Christian Church
Saco Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Christ Ambassadors Meet Sunday at Ahepa Home
The Christ Ambassadors group of the First Assembly of God will meet Sunday at 6 30 p m at the Ahepa home 22 Pleasant street Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Ambassadors
First Assembly of God Church
Ahepa
Pleasant Street
Saco
Three Saco Youths Charged With Auto Theft
Three youths from Saco admitted involvement in a string of car thefts after police questioning. Michael Mooney 17 and Robert Cabana 19 were arrested after their car was found abandoned near the Tickle Toe restaurant following a 48 mile drive. A 16 year old companion was released to his mother.
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Saco
Michael Mooney
Harrison Avenue
Robert Cabana
Irving Street
Old Orchard Beach
James Trickey
Foss St
Biddeford
Saco Tannery
Kennebunk Free Christian Union Youth Fellowship Meeting
The Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union society will meet Sunday at 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Fellowship of the
Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society
Sunday Meeting At Kennepunk Landing Free Christian Union
A Sunday gathering will be conducted at 1:30 at the Kennepunk Landing Free Christian Union Society. The notice lists the venue and time for members and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennepunk Landing
Methodist Youth Fellowship to Meet Sunday at 3 P M
The Methodist Youth Fellowship of West Kennebunk Methodist Church will gather Sunday at 3 p m for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship of the
West Kennebunk Methodist Church
Ogunquit Baptist Youth Fellowship Meeting
The Baptist Youth Fellowship of Ogunquit Baptist Church will gather Sunday at 6 p m at the church.
Junior Beacons and Youth Fellowship Meet Sunday
Junior Beacons for Christ for grades one to five will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at Lyman First Baptist church. The Junior-Senior Baptist Youth Fellowship of the church will meet at 6 15 p.m. on Sunday.
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Junior Beacons For Christ
Lyman First Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Evening Worship at Ly man First Baptist Church
An evening worship service will be held Sunday at 7 30 in the Ly man First Baptist church Good wins Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman First Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Sunday Services at Salvation Army Old Orchard Beach
Sunday evening gatherings at Salvation Army headquarters 91 Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach include an open air meeting at 7 p m and a Salvation meeting at 7 30 p m each week.
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Salvation Army
Union Avenue
Oldchard Beach
Salvation
Young People's Service At Fail Gospel Church
A Young People’s service is set for Sunday at 6 30 p m followed by an evening worship service at 7 30 p m at Fail Gospel church located on Route 9A just off Route 109 Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fail Gospel
Wells
Ship of the Foss Street Methodist Church Meeting
A church meeting at Foss Street Methodist Church is set for tomorrow at 6 30. Members plan discussion and attendance to review church matters.
Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Meeting at Saco United
The Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship at Saco United Baptist Church will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. in the church hall. The gathering aims to discuss activities and upcoming events for youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco United Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church Meeting Notice
Goodwins Mills Advent Christian church will meet Sunday at 7 p.m. The gathering aims to discuss upcoming services and community activities. All members and visitors are welcome to attend.
Four Youths Treated After Traffic Mishap
Four youths were treated at Webber Hospital after a car skidded into a guard rail on New Town Road in Biddeford around 10 30 p m. The driver Charles W Binette 19 of 220 Ferry Road Saco said the car skidded and crashed into the guard rail. Passengers treated and released were Robert Daigle Monique Leblanc and Joyce Leroux.
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Newtown Road
Biddeford
Charles W. Binette
Ferry Road
Saco
Webber Hospital
Binette
Robert Daigle
West St
Monique Leblanc
Old Salt Road
Old Orchard Beach
Joyce Leroux
Longwood Ave
Biddeford Street Cleaning Planned Tonight
Biddeford Street will be swept from Elm Street intersection to the bridge starting at midnight. Street commissioner Arthur Pratt announced the city project and said work will proceed on Alfred Street if possible.
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Biddeford Street
Main Street
Elm Street
Arthur Pratt
Alfred Em
Pratt
Crams Awarded 35000 in Portland Traffic Verdict
A Superior Court jury awarded 35000 to State Sen. Robert L. Cram and his wife for injuries from a Portland collision on January 28 1963. The jury also ruled against a 50000 countersuit by Richard W. Olson and his wife of Winthrop and Progressive Iron Works Inc. The Crams sought 175000 in damages.
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Portland
Robert L. Cram
Richard W. Olson
Winthrop
Progressive Iron Works Inc
Cram
Olsons
Senior High Youth Fellowship Meet Set by Saco United Baptist
The Senior High Youth Fellowship of Saco United Baptist Church will meet tomorrow at 6 p m. The gathering aims to plan activities and share fellowship among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Saco United Baptist Church
Church Activities Canceled For Sunday In Saco Area
The MYF meeting at Saco School Street Methodist Church is canceled. No Sunday School classes or Yough group meetings at Biddeford United Church of Christ Congregational. Adult Bible Class also canceled. Baptism and reception of new members will occur during the 10 30 a m worship service.
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Saco School Street
United Church of Christ (Congregational
Biddeford
Wells Congregational Church postpones Sunday activities
The Wells Congregational Church will not hold Youth Fellowship meetings or Sunday School this Sunday. Nursery care will be provided for children ages 3 to 6 during the regular hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells Congregational Choreh
Biddeford Church Plans Monday Card Party
The Women's Fellowship of Biddeford United Church of Christ sponsors a card party Monday in the church vestry with Mrs. Ruby Packard serving as reservations chairman.
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Women’s Fellowship of
The
Biddeford
Men's Club of United Church of Christ Congregation
The Men's Club of the United Church of Christ Congregation organizes community events and outreach activities. Members coordinate volunteer efforts, fundraisers, and social gatherings to support church programs and local service projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Men’s Club of
The
United Church of Christ Congregation
Seaside Quake Aftermath Evacuations Hit Oregon Coast
A powerful quake caused a wave that ripped through a Seaside trailer camp with reports a man died of a heart attack. Coastal towns were evacuated as a precaution. Boats and docks damaged and water surged 40 miles inland at multiple locations.
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Page One
Portedly
Seaside
Ore
Bay State Man Strikes Bank Off Turnpike
A Massachusetts driver Rob ert Jillian of Plymouth was taken to Webber Hospital by Saco ambulance and released. State Police report he drifted off the Turnpike at 2 50 am traveling 105 feet before hitting a bank. Damage to the vehicle was about 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Robert Jillian
Plymouth
Webber Hospital
Saco Ambulance
School Board Rejects Closed Meeting Request
OLD ORCHARD BEACH The superintending school committee unanimously refused a town council request to hold a closed session before the open meeting set for April 1. The panel cited faith in open democratic process and noted a $37,500 cut in 1964 appropriations as the source of friction.
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Old Orchard Beach
Edward H. Smith
Sanford Woman Injured in Route 111 35 Crash
Velma Baston a 48 year old Sanford resident was injured in a collision at Routes 111 and 35. She suffered a fractured pelvis and was taken to a Sanford hospital in good condition. Gerald Brooks 34 Standish driving on Route 35 was not hurt and faces a driving charge in Saco Municipal Court.
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Burleigh M. Richards Jr
Buxton
York County
Boston
Brooks
Saco Municipal Court
Richard D. Dutremble
Biddeford
Tidal floods hit Port Alberni and Alaska aid mobilizes
Alberni Canal floods downtown Port Alberni to five feet as Hawaii endures tidal waves. The American Red Cross disaster service rallies to assist Alaska. Washington Gov Rosellini urges law enforcement readiness. Anchorage repairs prompt road safety warnings and Alaska Command moves troops under Lt. Gen. Raymond Reeves for standby support.
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Vancouver Island
Alberni Canal
Port Alberni
Hawaii
Disaster Service
The
America Red Cross
Alaska
Albert D. Rosellini
Washington
Anchorage
William A. Egan
Raymond Reeves
Alaska Command
Medieval Opera Gawain and the Green Knight Premieres Next Friday
San Francisco College for Women presents a world premiere chamber opera based on the 13th century Gawain and the Green Knight. Librettist Robert Fahrner and composer Richard Feliciano fuse ancient alliterative verse with modern music in a tale of temptation courage and absolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
San Francisco College For Women
Lone Mountain
Anza Street
Richard Feliciano
Mills College
Paris Conservatory
University of Iowa
Fromm Foundation
Aspen
Colo
Feliciano
Copley Foundation
Robert Fahrner
San Francisco State College
Yale
Gawain
North of England
Chaucer
Fahrner
Mallory
Deputy Testimony Details Family Scene in Hathaway Murder Case
Deputy Leon White testified about the Weld family confrontation with 13-year-old Clyde Hathaway Jr. after his arrest for the knife killing of 7-year-old Wendell Bowie. The trial heard the father’s tears and the boy’s admission, with the defense challenging earlier testimony about similar exchanges. A pathologist said Bowie died within ten minutes of abdomen wounds as searchers later found his nude body in a water hole near Lake Webb.
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Farmington
Clyde Hathaway Jr
Weld
Leon White
Clydie
White
Young Hathaway
Benny Bowie
John A. Platt
Charles F. Branch
Young Wendell
Skunk Digs Up Yellow Jacket Nest Ripping Grubs
A skunk digs into a nest of yellow jackets using its sharp claws and exposes grubs by tearing open the nest. The action highlights the animal’s foraging behavior and nest disturbance.
Stravinsky Pivoted From Law To Prodigy of Music
Igor Stravinsky, noted composer of the 20th century, initially planned a legal career before pursuing music. His early choices shifted to composition, where he became a defining figure of modern classical music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igor Stravinsky
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JMN
Memoriam
Clifford G. Bedell
Daniel J. Gurney
Laura
Kate B. Lee
Snowshoe Club
Ishmael
Harry Worden
Women's Fellowship Circle A
Norman Lundy
Harold Staples
Baptist Youth Fellowship of the
Ogunquit
Methodist
South Biddeford Methodist Church
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Youth Fellowship of
Prospect St
Bay State
Sanford
Leon F. Jones
Oid Orchard Beach
Young Bowie
Lake Webb
Kinmond
Goodyear Tires
Erie
Electrolux
Roger Noel
SKY Dragon
Bert’s Corner
H. W. Thompson Inc
Alfred Street
Alfred Road
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