Death of Gertrude F. Emmons at Goose Rocks Beach
Mrs Gertrude F Emmons 78 of Goose Rocks Beach dies in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness Born February 16 1890 in Boston she was a DAR member a Howard Seminary and Wheaton College graduate and widow of Herbert I Emmons Survived by stepdaughter Alice E Tyndale Funeral services Friday at First Universalist Parish Church Malden with interment in Forestdale Cemetery Malden Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk handled arrangements
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Malden
Forestdale Cemetery
Bibber Memorial Chapel
Summer St
Kennebunk
Mrs Gratienne Emmons Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs Gratienne Emmons of 345 Main Street Saco died in a local hospital after a brief illness. She was born October 9 1894 in Lewiston daughter of Charles and Cordelie Martel. Surviving are a daughter Mrs Frank Landers Jr of Newburyport Mass and a sister Miss Josephine Martel of Saco. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 am at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco with interment in St Peters Cemetery. Friends may call at Cote Funeral Home 87 James Street Saco tomorrow night 7 9 and Friday 2 4 and 7 9 pm.
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Gratienne Emmons
Main St
Saco
Raymond Emmons
Lewiston
Charles and
Cordelie (Couturier) Martel
Dominican Convent
Dame de Lourdes
Frank Landers Jr
Newburyport
Mass
Josephine Martel
Notre Dame _ de Lourdes Church
St. Peter's Cemetery
Cote Funeral Home
James St
Rounds Linten of Nantasket Dies in Biddeford Nursing Home
Mrs Nettie Rounds Linten widow of Thurston Rounds died in 1959 at a Biddeford nursing home after lon eliness Born Gray December 18 1880 she was educated at Pennell Institute and belonged to West Buxton Baptist Church Pythian Sisters Buxton Center and Forest Rebekah Lodge Surviving daughters Viola Wells Hazel Tri Rebecca Meadewell a brother Elmer Skillings two granddaughters and a great granddaughter Funeral services were held Friday at West Buxton Baptist Church with interment in Buxton Lower Corner Cemetery. Friends may call at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 10 a.m. at her residence Route 22 Buxton.
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Linten
Nantres
Biddeford
Thurston
Mike) Rounds
Gray
Chandler H
Addie (Elwell) Skillings
Pennell Institute
West Buxton Martes
Pythian Sisters Buxton Center
Forest Rebekah Lodge
West Buxton
Viola Wells
New
Route 22
Buxton
Memorial Service for Deceased Members in Biddeford
The Saco Lodge of Elks holds a memorial service for deceased Biddeford members at the Portland Road Saco lodge hall at 2 p.m. Sunday. The service is open to friends and relatives.
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Biddeford
Saco Lodge of Elks
Portland Road
Saco Lodge
Funeral Directors Emond's Funeral Home and Partners in Saco Maine
A concise listing of funeral home contacts in Saco Maine including Emond's Funeral Home Phil H. Gross Sr. Denner T & Craig at 365 Main Street. Shumway Funeral Service located on 35 Street Saco. The notice names Frank X. Emond J P Roy and Phil H. Gross Sr. as directors or principals.
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Shumway Fun Funeral Service
35 Street
Saco
Seeabet
Phil H. Gross Sr
Dennett & Craig
Main Street
Maine
Funeral services for Grace Staples Davis Biddeford Pool resident
Funeral services for Grace Staples Davis formerly of Fourth Street Biddeford Pool were held at Shumway Funeral Home in Saco with Rev. Robert Rand officiating. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers as bearers Daniel Farnsworth Charles Small Jordan Goldthwait James Ward Jr William Enemies and Llewellyn Crowley named.
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Grace Staples Davis
Fourth Street
Biddeford Pool
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring St
Saco
Robert Rand
Foss Street United Methodist Church
Biddeford
Woodlawn
Mr. Rand
Daniel Farnsworth
Charles Small
Jordon Goldthwait
James Ward Jr
William Enemies
Llewellyn Crowey
Funeral Rites Held for Miss Aurore Perreault Biddeford
Funeral services for Miss Aurore Perreault of Biddeford were held at St. Andre's Church at 9 this morning. Rev. Roland Sirois celebrated the high mass of requiem and delivered the homily with the church choir and organist Mrs Laura Proulx. Burial followed in the St. Therese section of St. Joseph's Cemetery, with graveside prayers by Father Sirois. Bearers were William Bisson Henri Bourque Edgar Cabana Edmund Neault and Albert Nollette.
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Aurore Perreault
Priddeford
St. Andre’s Church
Biddeford
Roland Sirois
Laura Proulx
St. Therese
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Father Sirois
William Bisson
Henri Bourque
Edgar Cabana
Edmund Neault
Albert Nolette
Thieu Sees New Phase In Paris Vietnam Talks
In Paris the NLF claims to represent South Vietnam while Thieu and U.S. officials hold rival views on the talks. Washington says the four-party format is not recognized by the United States, and Saigon will lead core concerns. Johnson calls the move hopeful but warns of hard bargaining and fighting ahead.
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Paris
National Liberation Front
NLF
United States
North Vietnam
Duong Dinh Thao
Washington
Saigon
South Vietnam
Thieu
U.S
Nguyen Cao Ky
Hanoi
Viet Cong
Johnson
Texas
Vietnam
17Th Parallel
Mrs Rene Roy Sr and Lina Leroux Return From Florida Visit
Mr and Mrs Rene Roy Sr of Biddeford and Lina Leroux of Trois Rivieres Quebec have returned from Clearwater Beach Florida where they were guests of Mr and Mrs John Kramer and their daughter Bobbie.
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Rene Roy Sr
Biddeford
Lina Leroux
Trois Rivieres, Que
Clearwater Beach,Fla
Mmr
John Kramer
Bobbie
Boucouvalas Dupuis Post AMVETS Meeting Tonight
A Boucouvalas Dupuis Post AMVETS gathering is planned for tonight at 8 o clock at the Post home located on Spring Street in Saco.
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Boucouvalas Dupuis Post Amvets
Post
Spring Street
Saco
Turning Cold In Weather Forecast Patch
Cold air sweeps in as temperatures drop across regions tonight and tomorrow. Highs descend into the 40s with widespread frost likely in rural areas and suburbs. Strong winds may create chill factors making outdoor plans uncomfortable. Local officials warn residents to prepare insulation and warm clothing.
Portland Weather Update Tonight Into Thursday
Clear and cold tonight with lows in the teens north and in the 20s south. Thursday brings fair skies with increasing clouds and cold conditions. Snow is likely Thursday night across the area.
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Portland
Midweek prayer and choir rehearsals across area churches
A Thursday schedule lists a 7 p.m. prayer meeting and 7:30 p.m. Mid-Week service at Salvation Army hall Old Orchard Beach. Choirs at Biddeford Foss Street Methodist and South Biddeford Methodist rehearse weekly at 6:30 p.m. Crusader choir and Adult Sanctuary choir meet 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. respectively. School Street Methodist in Saco hosts Junior choir at 3:15 p.m. and Senior choir at 7 p.m.
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Salvation Army Hall
Union Ave
Old Orchard Beach
Biddeford Foss Street Methodist Church
South Biddeford Methodist Church
Foss Street
Crusader
School Street Methodist Church
Saco,lare
Fluoridation Ballot Question For Saco voters
A referendum on adding fluoride to Saco water appears on the December 9 ballot though the Biddeford Saco Water Co. system will not be treated unless all served communities approve the measure. Old Orchard Beach backed fluoride, Biddeford rejected it. City Clerk Joan Lamentagne notes resident inquiries on Saco’s stance.
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Saco
Biddeford - Saco Water Co
Old Orchard Beach
Biddeford
Joan Lamontagne
St Francis Marathon Nets Support for College Library
St Francis College students and 15 faculty ran a 104 mile relay from Biddeford to Cambridge to show support for a proposed 676000 library. Brattle Book Shop offered 100 volumes through George Glass, to be added to the library with a $25 check. References Librarian Paul Dumont will accompany student Michael Corcoran to select the titles next Tuesday.
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Biddeford
Cambridge
Mass
St. Francis College
Pierce
Paul Dumont
Michael Corcoran
Mae
Prebesy
Malden
Biddeford Sanding Crews on Job
Last night's storm triggered Biddeford street crews to sand and plow. Street Commissioner Richard Potvin said workers started sanding at 3 30 a.m. and plowing operations began at 4 a.m.
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Biddeford
Richard Potvin
Waste Collections Scheduled In Saco
Saco waste collections shift due to a schedule change. Street Commissioner Timothy J. Crowley III announced that normal Friday pickups will occur Friday this week and Friday’s routes will be collected on Saturday.
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Saco
Seeoey
Timothy J. Crowley III
Stock Market Opens Higher in Quiet Session
New York stocks moved up modestly at the open on Wednesday in a fairly active session. Leading gains included Studebaker Worthington up 1 at 57 percent, Santa Fe International rising percent at 54, and American Telephone higher as traders watched early moves.
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New York
Wenume
Studebaker Worthington
Santa Fe International
American Telephone
K Of C Groups To Operate Skating Rink In Biddeford
A combined meeting of the Christopher Association and the Auxiliary of the Lake E Hart Council Knights of Columbus Biddeford met at the Westbrook Skating Rink Pool Road Biddeford to discuss operating plans for the season. Six members from each group were to staff the rink with Mrs Henry Ross Sr and Albert Carrier named co chairs. Richard Roy rink manager urged volunteers to help plow and clean the rink after storms and to contact him or Pete Letourneau for assignments. Refreshments were provided by Pat Bouffard.
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Christopher Association
E. Hart Council
Knights of Columbus
Biddeford
Westbrook
Pool Road
Alfred
Pete’ Letourneau
K of C Council
Rayer
Ty Philip Masse
Auxiliary
Henry Ross Sr
Albert Carrier
Cochairmen
Richard Roy
Pete Letourneau
Ie Peaugous
Pat Bouffard
District Lions Club Hosts Guest District Governor
Sumner Goffin was guest speaker at the Biddeford Lions Club meeting at Phillips Restaurant on Main Street. He spoke about the mid winter session set for December 7 and 8 in Portland. President of Lions International will attend the Portland session where plans for the June 1 and 2 convention in Moncton New Brunswick will be discussed. Also present were Deputy Gov Harr Johnson and King Lion David Millman. Other business included plans for the annual Christmas tree project to be held in December.
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Lions International
Sumner Goffin
Biddeford
Phillippe
Main St
Ford
Goffin
Portland
Lion's International
Moncton
N. B
Canada
Lion David Millman
Harr Johnson
Gifts Collected for Camp Waban by Beta Sigma Phi
In Old Orchard Beach a Beta Sigma Phi meeting at Raymond E. Carlson home collected Christmas gifts for Camp Waban children. President Mrs Donald Lester read International notices. a piece titled The Art ess was given by Thomas Fregeau. Next meeting set for Dec 10 at Mrs Roland Provencher s home. other attendees listed.
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Old Orchard Beach
Piaoater
Beta Sigma Phi Sororit
Raymond E. Carlson
Comfort Avenue
Old Orcha Beach
Camp Waban
Donald Lester
International
Thomas Fregeau
Roland Provencher
Pine Point
Roland Rioux
Robert Bergeron
Marcel Levesque
John Heffernan
Biddeford Adult Center Marks Second Year Anniversary
A capacity crowd attended Biddeford Adult Center's first anniversary celebration on Bradbury Street. Presiding, Albert Chretien introduced Rev. Levesque and Rev. Encemot, with Shirley M. Bessie directing training. Performances included piano, violin, songs, dances and a high school choir. A committee served refreshments. a food basket was donated for area families. Guests from out of town included Dr. Harold W. Stevens and others from Saco and Sanford.
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Biddeford
DAV
Donna Dubuc
Denise Bouchard
Rose Beaulieu
Hilda Derey
Norvert
Beatrice Grenier
Corinne Chretien
Albertine Chretien
FE. A. Dube
Marie Anna Dorais
Alfred Desroberts
Edmond Neault
Lea Labarre
Harold W. Stevens
Lester Black
Harriet Fogg
Saco
Martha Kline
Shirley Bessey
Sanford
Registration Hours Listed At Beach
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Registration for the Dec 9 municipal election will be held Dec 3 4 and 5 from 1 pm to 5 pm at Town Hall and 7 pm to 9 pm at the home of Registrar Mrs Doris Radley on Lewis Avenue.
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Old Orchard Beach
Doris Radley
Lewis Avenue
Blaze Near Biddeford Dump Sparks Fire Crew Aid
A small shack near Biddeford municipal dump caught fire at 9 after a telephone alarm summoned firefighters. The blaze required a boost from nearby units to control the flames. No injuries were reported.
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Biddeford
Aaa
Brooke Rejects Cabinet Post
NEW YORK RP Sen Edward W Brooke R Mass said he discussed a cabinet post with President elect Richard M Nixon today but he turned it down.
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New York
Edward W. Brooke
Mass
Richard M. Nixon
Tithing Topic At St Andre s Council Meeting
The second year meet at St pare Parish hall discussed tithing with all present in favor. Norman Racine led due to Bill Sutton’s absence as president. Election of Parish School Board officers is set for Sunday Dec 1.
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St. Pare Parish
Cil
Bill Sutton
Norman O. Racine
Armand Arel
Theie
Lucienne Roy
Maurice Hebert
Normand R. Verville
Joseph Plamondon
Paul Beaupre
Paul Neault
Edmund Neault
Raoul Rossignol
Raymond Gosselin
Norman Poirier
Roger Pyte
Lucien Doyon
Armand Feeteau
Pauline Fortier
Wilfrid Fortier
Adrien Laverriere
Maurice Morin
Estelle Fontaine
Roland Sirois
Noella L’heureux
Women's Relief Corps Christmas Party Planned at GAR Hall
Plans for the annual Christmas Party were laid by Fred 5S Gurney Women’s Relief Corps members in a meeting at GAR Hall Cutts Avenue, Saco. The event Wednesday the 13th features a 12:30 dinner and a 50 coat gift exchange. Dinner committee members include Mrs. Mary Fairfield, Mrs. Hazel Emmons, and Mrs. Louise Harrison.
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Fred 5S. Gurney Women's Relief Corps
GAR Hall
Cutts Avenue
Saco
GAR 'S
Mary Fairfield
Hazel Emmons
Louise Harrison
Emmons
CBS Debuts Bimonthly Magazine Style Show 60 Minutes
AP television critic Cynthia Lowry reviews CBS five-part hour noting segments on Sen. Edmund Muskie British color discrimination Pakistan and Indian workers Webster College panel Roman Catholic views and a Café dining discussion with Craig Claiborne. The piece lauds the format for fitting diverse topics into one hour with a light dessert finale.
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New York
CBS
Edmund S. Muskie
British Isles
England
Webster College
Harry Reasoner
New York Times
Craig Claiborne
Reasoner
Claiborne
New York State
Mystery Package Found At Silent Auction Dinner
During a Christmas season event a silent auction followed a meeting and Mrs. Fairfield received the mysterious package. The incident centers on the auction and the unidentified parcel, with no further details provided on its contents or origin.
Last Giant Dawns at Brookfield Zoo in 1953
The last surviving giant panda in the United States resided at Brookfield Zoo in 1953 marking a rare national milestone. The animal drew visitors from across the region as curiosity about this rare species grew and cultural interest expanded during the era.
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United States
Comers Brookfield Zoo
Market Movers Tie Rough 1968 Peak Trading Day
The Associated Press reports mixed moves across 60 stocks with gains for Teledyne and Pennzoil United, while McDonnell Douglas and Off- and Olin Mathieson show declines. The 60-stock average slips 3.3 points to 364, marking a new intraday high for the year 1968.
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Off ‘S
Olin Mathieson
Pennzoil United
McDonnell Douglas
Teledyne
Associated Press
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Mrs. Gratienne Emmons
Nettie Rounds
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. Proy
Boutin
Emela M
Hill St
St. Andre's
Emond Funeral Home
Alice J. Poirier
Ferry Road
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St. Francis Marathon
Lions Club
Beta Sigma Phi
Beatrice B. Grenier
Albert Chretien
George Deprey
Madeleine Beaulieu
Brooke
St. Andre’s
Women’s Relief Corps
Cynthia Lowry
Pope
Jacqueline Grennan
Electrolux J. Durfee
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