Wild turkeys reestablished in Northwestern Connecticut
The White Memorial Foundation and Colebrook Rod and Gun Club released 35 wild turkeys in fall 1960 to revive the species in Litchfield County. By this year at least two breeding pairs have produced young, signaling potential indigenous status for the birds.
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Connecticut
Te White Memorial Foundation
Litchfield, Conn
Tion
Colebrook, Conn
Rod and Gun Club
America
New Englander Magazine
St. Louis
Biddeford
Sanford High School
Sanford
Dover
N.H
Perry M. Blakenship
William McNaughton
Blankenship
Birthday and anniversary notices across Biddeford Saco region
The paper lists birthdays for Our Town and surrounding communities from October 11 to 14 noting honorees Emelia Hackett Stephanie McCullough Cordelia Buzzell Beverly Donovan Flore Harpoothan Ronald Laverriere Madeleine Caron Frederick Joncas and others. Wedding anniversaries celebrated include Mr. and Mrs. Karl Brandt in Our Town and several couples in Saco Kennebunk and Wells Ogunquit.
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Biddeford-Saco Journal
la Biers Ae
Michael Edmands
Mark
Boston
Mass
Mary _ Edmands
Collins
Fred Collins
Virginia Ladakakos
As. Collins
Maureen Edmands
Old Orchard Beach
Our Town
Emelia Hackett
Stephanie McCullough
Cordelia Buzzell
Beverly E. Donovan
Flore Harpoothan
Ronald Laverriere
Madeleine M. Caron
Frederick Joncas
Saco
Robert Fenderson
David Carnevale, Sr
William C. Wright
Kennebunk
Jay Nadeau
Joyce E. Stevens
Jefferson Merrill
Ig Wayne A. Thompson
Eddie Nadeau
Casper Bridges
Scott M. Spence
Susan Lee Martin
Judy Milligan
Wells—Ogunquit
Donna E. Sansoucy
Mark Batchelder
Paul Hazlett
Michael Boutet
George Robert West III
Jessie Sanborn
Karl Brandt
Vernon Burgess
Arthur Chase
Henry Hanscom, Jr
Paul S. Noyes
Grandma and Mary Find Empty Henhouse Seats Taken
In a farmside children's corner story Mary visits the henhouse for eggs but returns empty handed saying there were no eggs as the seats were all taken. The humorous remark suggests a playful misdirection about seating rather than poultry. The tale centers on Grandma and Mary during a farm visit.
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Mary
Stocking saver gloves and a snore alarm device
A Kennebunk resident credits white gloves for reducing stocking snags and costs. A Groton inventor touts a chin alarm to curb snoring, using a head strapped device with a buzzer and vibrator. Weekend foliage trips bring four Saco groups together in New Hampshire, hosting birthday wishes for Mrs. Fred Collins.
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Kennebunk
Groton
Conn
New Hampshire
Charlemagne Fournier
Joseph Kenneally
Leandre R. Charest
Christmas Sale Supper Planned By E L Club
E and L club of the Saco School Street Methodist church announced committees for a Christmas sale and supper on December 1 at the home of Mrs Eleanor Phinney Ferry Lane Saco. Members named for fancy work handkerchiefs aprons Samponereed foods candy and more with kitchen and dining room chairs and ticket duties assigned. A rummage sale is set for October 26 27 and a new member Mrs Eleanor Harris was welcomed with 19 members present. Next meeting is November 13 at the home of Mrs Carrie Emery with arrangements and entertainment planned.
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Saco School Street Methodist Church
Eleanor Phinney
Ferry Lane
Saco
Ella
Jessie Whitten
Mary Rollins
Maude Tuttle
Carrie Emery
Elsie Lane
Alice Grace
Linda Harris
Cathy Clarke
Linnette Martin
LaDora Gannon
Nora York
Mabel Fairfield
Eleanor Harris
Ethel Cobb
Heretta Harriman
Phyllis Vining
Georgianna Harriman
Harriman
Phinney
Vining
Nex
Ferry Road
Herberta Harriman
Squires First Card Party Successful
Proceeds of 110 were reported from the first in a series of whist parties by the Biddeford Circle of Columbian Squires at the Biddeford K of C hall on Washington Street. Twenty games were played with refreshments. Ernest Pimpare won a special prize. Committee: Robert Vire chairman Ralph Nadeau chief squire Ronald Bertram notary squire, assisted by others.
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Biddeford
Columbian Squires
Biddeford K
C. Hall
Washington Street
Ernest Pimpare
Robert Vire
Ralph Nadeau
Squire
Ronald Bertram
Squires
Knights of Columbus
Venice’s Network: About 150 Canals and 400 Bridges
A city famed for its waterways features roughly 150 canals and over 400 bridges. The intricate layout supports transport by gondola and pedestrian routes across water paths. This snapshot highlights Venice’s distinctive urban maze and historic engineering.
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Venice
Biddeford VFW Auxiliary Adds Three New Members
The Biddeford VFW Auxiliary accepted three new members Mrs. Dora LaBonte Mrs. Jeannette Caya and Mrs. May Tardiff at the Biddeford City building meeting last night A District meeting is set for Sunday at 7 30 p m in Old Orchard Beach Post member George A Gagne is a patient at Maine Medical Center Portland Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Mary Wood and Mrs. Almeria Proulx Next meeting is scheduled for October 23.
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Biddeford
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Biddeford City
Dora LaBonte
Jeannette Caya
May Tardiff
Old Orchard Beach
George A. Gagne
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Mary Wood
Almeria Proulx
Biddeford High Bands Schedule Joint Tag Day
Biddeford Junior and Senior high school bands plan a two day tag day to raise funds for uniforms emblems and music and to send band representatives to the concert festival in South Portland on November 18. The student committee is led by David Dansereau with Martha Killam Sandra Griffin Florence Mantis Peggy Emerson Peter Allen and Edward Greenwood. Faculty supervisors include Prin Robert Hodge Maryalice Braley and Prin Raymond Kenneally with an assistant.
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Saturda Biddeford
South Portland
David Dansereau
Martha Killam
Sandra Griffin
Florence Mantis
Peggy Emerson
Peter Allen
Edward Greenwood
Prin
Robert Hodge
Maryalice Braley
Prin. Raymond Kenneally
Saco Nursing Group to Enter Float in Parade
The Saco Public Health Nursing Association met at Cutts Avenue to plan a float for the Community Chest parade on October 16. Mrs. Perley Ladd will arrange float details while a window display is set for Percy's drug store in Saco. Miss Roberta Rowe R. N. reported increases in home visits, office calls, and clinics from May 5 to October 1, stressing vaccination and follow through.
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Saco Public Health Nursing Association
Cutts Avenue
Perley Ladd
Roup
Percy
Saco
Roberta Rowe R. N
Mss Rowe
Miss Rowe
York County
Hyde Home
Bath
Mercy Hospital
Portland
Nassan College
Gene Palmer
Arthur Corriveau
J. Edward Libby
Hilary Mahaney
Roger Sherman
Elliot Fink
Maurice Ross
Robert la Fond
Charles Fenderson
Rowe
R.N
Carl Carter
Inadequate Muffler Costs Man License
Lloyd Mason aged 22 of 20 Green Street Saco paid a $10 fine in Old Orchard Beach Trial Justice Court yesterday for operating a car with an inadequate muffler.
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Lloyd Mason
Green Street
Saco
Old Orchard Beach
Canadian Legion AMVETS To Auxiliary Has October Session
The Alexnader McMillan post auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion met at Mrs. Sara Metcalf’s Biddeford home with Mrs. Margaret Chasse presiding. An invitation to the state meeting in Waterville on November 19 was read and periodicals for next month were announced to go to the Trust Nursing Home. A social followed, refreshments were served, and the mystery award went to Mrs. Malvina Miles. Attendees included Mrs. Chasse, Mrs. Lydia Wentzell, Miss Ora Cookson, Mrs. Clara Blouin, Mrs. Miles, Mrs. Mahoney, and Mrs. Metcalf. The next meeting is November 13 with Mrs. Blouin as hostess.
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Alexander McMillan
Royal Canadian Legion
Sara Metcalf
Oak Street
Biddeford
Margaret Chasse
Waterville
Trust Nursing Home
Malvina Miles
Chasse
Lydia Wentzell
Ora Cookson
Clara Blouin
Miles
Mahoney
Metcalf
Blouin
Cleaves Street
AMVETS in Biddeford Set 16th Anniversary Events
Merton Ira Staples post AMVETS in Biddeford discussed combining the 16th anniversary of AMVETS founding in Maine with a joint installation of officers and auxiliary. The October 20 ceremony at 8 p.m. will have Harold Russell administer the oath. Ralph White leads the installation with his staff. New officers named Ronald Berthiaume and Major Lesard. Charles A. Proulx drew a name for a special Tuesday socials award. Commander Roland Huot presided.
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Amvets
Maine
Merton Ira Staples Post
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Harold Russell
Ralph White
Ronald Berthiaume
Major Lesard
House Committee
Charles A. Proulx
Roland Huot
Odd Fellows Install Officers At Saco Lodge
Final plans for a covered-dish supper and installation of officers were completed last night at the Saco lodge IOOF. The ceremony will be Monday October 16 with District Deputy Grand Master Raymond X Theriault in charge. Supper precedes the meeting at 6 30 p.m. under co chairmen William Sias and Thomas Vining.
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A Saco Lodge
IOOF
Saco Odd Fellows Hall
Raymond X Theriault
Friendship Lodge
Springvale
William Sias
Thomas Vining
Roland Dubois
Biddeford Sisters Put On Probation
Two Biddeford sisters aged 14 and 15 received a suspended sentence to the State School for Girls from Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason in juvenile court in Biddeford. They were charged with shoplifting dolls from Woolworth's on Main Street and placed on one year probation with terms to attend mass regularly and avoid department stores. Trial Justice Wesley M. Mewer suspended Mason's license for 10 days. Old Orchard Beach police were the complainants.
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Biddeford
State School For Girls
Gerald C. Nason
Woolworth
Main Street
Mason
Wesley M. Mewer
Old Orchard Beach
Assumption Society Holds October Meeting in Biddeford
The October gathering of the Assumption Society met at the Fremont club hall Alfred Street Biddeford after a member guest party at Maurice Cook home Boom Road Saco. Attendees included Emile Bosse Philips Richard Maurice Cook Lucien Lehouillier Roland Desrosiers Roger Collard Fernande Bosse Paul Neault Richard Cook Carrol Plourde George Baiguy and guests William McLaughlin Amedee Legere Alma Chevalier Emelie Legere Emma Lortie all of Sanford.
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Assumption Society
Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Maurice Cook
Boom Road
Saco
Emile Bosse
Philips Richard
Lucien Lehouillier
Roland Desrosiers
Roger Collard
Fernande Bosse
Paul Neault
Richard Cook
Carrol Plourde
George Baiguy
William McLaughlin
Amedee Legere
Alma Chevalier
Emelie Legere
Emma Lortie
Sanford
Harvesters Hide Knives in Palms To Please Rice Goddess
Indonesian harvesters conceal knives in their hands to avoid offending the rice goddess during the harvest ritual. The practice reflects deep cultural beliefs tied to fertility and abundance in farming communities.
Cub Pack 310 Dances At Eliot Roundup Event
The Papsaw tribe of Cub Scout Pack 310 in Saco performed Indian dances at Rousseau's Roundup in Eliot. Assistant Cubmaster Norman Means dressed in Indian costume for a fire lighting ceremony then led the peace ceremony and Eagle dance with Gerard Lambert as cubmaster. Attendees included John Scammon chief Owen Colomb medicine man Richard Lambert drummer Norman Means Jr eagleman and Richard Frechette.
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Eliot
Papsaw Tribe
Saco
Rousseau
Norman Means
Gerard Lambert
John Scammon
Owen Colomb
Richard Lambert
Norman Means, Jr
Richard Frechette
Four Names Bravely Confront Challenge
Peter Mazeiko Robert Ouellette James Wilcox and David Rov brace for a difficult task facing an unnamed adversary as reports indicate their readiness and determination amid uncertain circumstances.
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Peter Mazeiko
Robert Ouellette
James Wilcox
David Rov
Braves
Paper and lumber use per American yearly facts
The average U.S. citizen uses 438 pounds of paper and 224 board feet of lumber annually. This estimate highlights household consumption patterns and resource demand across the economy.
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United States
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