Deaths Donald F Lennon 46 Foss Street Biddeford
Donald F Moose Lennon died after a brief illness in a local hospital. Born March 13 1926 in New Gaston Nova Scotia he served in World War II with the U S Air Force and Navy and belonged to Trinity Episcopal Church Saco. Burial will be tomorrow at Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk with interment in Arundel Cemetery. Friends may call today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald F
Moose) Lennon
Foss Street
Biddeford
New Gaston
N.S
John
Eileen (Chislette) Lennon
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Navy
Trinity Episcopal Church
Saco
Barbara (Smith) Lennon
Michael F
Kevin B
Mark Co
Sharon P
Dawn M
Mary B
Lynn A
John Lennon Jr
Owen Lennon
Geraldine Kock
New York
Bibber
Deaths in Chicago and New York mark passing of notable figures
Paul Ricca, 74, longtime Chicago crime syndicate figure tied to Al Capone, died Wednesday. Tom Masterson, 60, AP foreign correspondent and World Services executive, died Wednesday from a heart attack after a career spanning five continents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Paul
Tom Masterson
NEW York
Associated Press
Masterson
Far East
Europe
Middle East
South America
World Services
Reverend William B. Spofford Dies at 80 in Pennsylvania
The Rev. William B. Spofford of Tunkhannock Pennsylvania, longtime managing editor of Witness an Episcopal weekly newspaper, died on Monday. He also served on the National Board of Directors of the American Civil Liberties Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B
National Chairman Westwood to Campaign in Maine
Democratic National Chairman Jean Westwood visits Maine to campaign for Senator McGovern and local candidates. She will speak at the Valley Rally in Madawaska, join Congressman Hathaway and State Senator Elmer Violette, meet Governor Curtis at the Blaine House, tour the state Democratic HQ, hold a press conference, and meet John Rendon at Maine Citizens for McGovern-Shriver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Jean Westwood
Maine
McGovern-Shriver
Westwood
McGovern
Madawaska
William Hathaway
Senate
Elmer Violette
Kenneth Curtis
Blaine House
Democratic
State St
John Rendon
Saco Woman Attends AMA Auxiliary Leadership Confab
Mrs. Robert S. LaFond of Saco served as President elect of the Maine Medical Association Woman's Auxiliary and attended the fall leadership conference of the AMA Auxiliary, held Oct. 8 11 at the Drake Hotel in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert S. LaFond
Saco
Woman's Auxiliary
Maine Medical Association
American Medical Association
Drake Hotel
Card of Thanks for Rev. E.G Ward Bereavement Support
The family of the late Rev. E G Ward expresses sincere gratitude to friends in the church and community for sympathy and kindness during their bereavement. Special thanks to Dr. Arthur Scott. Mrs E G Ward and Mr and Mrs Gilbert Ward Mr and Mrs Bradford Rankett
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E.G Ward
Arthur Scott
Funeral Directors in Saco Maine Listings
Funeral homes Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St and Dennett and Craig at 365 Main St, plus Emond's Funeral Home with contact numbers 284 5511 and 284-5611. Frank X. Emond, J. P. Conroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shumway and Gross Funeral Service
Spring St
Saco
Dennett & Craig
Main Street
Maine
Tel
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. P, Conroy
Biddeford
Portland Weather: Showers and Snow Flurries Foreseen
The forecast calls for showers and possible snow flurries across the region tonight. North areas stay near the mid 30s while the south climbs toward the mid 40s to low 50s before gradual clearing Friday with similar chilly conditions.
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Portland
Church Choir Rehearsals Announced For Area
Senior and junior choirs of Saco United Baptist Church meet in the choir room tomorrow night at 7 30. Ogunquit Baptist Youth Fellowship holds sessions on Shore Road every Thursday at 7 30 for junior and senior high groups. Biddeford Foss Street United Methodist Church schedules junior choir at 6 30 and senior choir at 7 30 tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco United Baptist Church
Ogunquit Baptist Church
Shore Road
Bidgreford Foss Street United Methodist Church
Community-Men Knights Meet and Halloween Social
Luke E Hart Council of Knights of Columbus meets tonight at 7 30 at the K of Chall Pool Street Biddeford. Singles Club hosts Halloween Party Saturday Oct 21 at 8 pm Eaton House 56 River Road Windham dress optional best costumes awards. Rummage sale donations sought 7 pm vestry church Saco. sale Saturday 9 am to noon. Court Decury No 307 Canada holds monthly meeting tonight 7 30 Fremont Club Alfred Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke E. Hart
Knights of Columbus
K of Chall
Pool Street
Biddeford
Eaton House
River Road
Windham
E & L Club
Methodist Church
School Street
Saco
Canada
Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Local Personal Notices From Biddeford and Surrounding Areas
Mrs. Ethel Tate, formerly of Biddeford, stays at Pleasant Valley Infirmary Argyle NY. Mrs. Joseph Geoffrey of 53 Cornell St South Portland, formerly Old Orchard Beach, a patient at Osteopathic Hospital Portland. Mrs. Nancy Wellman of 40 Foss St Biddeford, a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Edward Custeau of 8 Plymouth Drive Biddeford, a medical patient at Webber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Tate
Biddeford
Pleasant Valley Infirmary
Argyle
N.Y
Joseph Geoffrey
Cornell St
South Portland
Old Orchard Beach
Osteopathic Hospital of
Portland
Nancy Wellman
Foss St
Webber Hospital
Edward Custeau
Plymouth Drive
Saco PTA Plans Library Project and Junior High Support
Members of the Saco Parent Teacher Association Executive Board met at Mrs. Bradley Leach’s home to discuss the Public School Library Project and backing for a proposed new Junior High School. Architect Wilbur R. Ingalls will speak at the next meeting on Tuesday Oct 24 at Burns Junior High School in Saco. Attendees included Mrs. George Wood and several other members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Parent Teacher Association
Bradley Leach
North Street
Saco
Wilbur R. Ingalls
Burns Junior High School
George Wood
James Cartier
Marshall Bean
Guy Morissette
Howard Cutler
James Keithley
Leonard Hurrell
Thomas Ogden
Fourth Adventurous in Christian Living program set at Trinity
The Biddeford Saco Council of Churches presents Communicating the Faith Through Music at Trinity Episcopal Church Saco Monday at 730 p m. The program features ancient plainsong Anglican chants church anthems and folk hymns with performances by The Madrigal Choir Thornton Academy The Trinity Church choir and St Joseph’s Convent sisters among others. The event emphasizes audience participation and worship through diverse Christian music with Rev Frederick Bailey moderating and Father Greene leading evening prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
Saco
Edward R. Greene
Christ Episcopal Church
Biddeford
Thornton Academy
Lawrence Woodward
Carl Deis, Jr
United Church of Christ
Trinity Episcopal Church Choir
John M. Wingfield
Raymond FE
Lords of the United Baptist Church
Sisters of St. Joseph’s Convent
Frederick Bailey
United Methodist Church
Father Greene
Trinity Church
St Therese Council Elects Its Officers in Biddeford
St Therese Council on Adams Street Biddeford elected officers including Rev Donald Nicknair as spiritual director and Lucienne Metayer as president. Installation planned at a joint district meeting with councils from Saco Sanford Somersworth Westbrook and Chagnon Biddeford on November 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
St. Therese
Union St. Jean Baptiste
St. John’s Hall
Adams Street
Biddeford
Donald L. Nicknair
O.F.M
Isabelle Nadeau
Germaine Godbout
Lucienne, Metayer
Marie Blanche Lebel
Blanche Taylor
Annie Bouchard
Blanche Perreault
Lillian I. Viger
Yvonne A. Metayer
Annette Paquin
Saco
Sanford
Somersworth
Westbrook
Council Chagnon
Lucienne C. Metayer
France
Metayer
Irene Dubuc
Wonderbar
Irene Dubue
Lucienne Trottier
Irene Marcoux
Lillian Viger
Bike Stolen From Biddeford High School Last Night
Biddeford police report a three speed Ross Europea bicycle owned by Roland Goulet of 20 Thornton St Saco was stolen from Biddeford High School last evening. The theft is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford High School
Biddeford
Roland Goulet
Thornton St
Saco
Old Orchard Beach Arts Groups Host Workshops and Meetings
The Old Orchard Beach Art Association met at the high school library for a 7 p.m. workshop led by instructor Carolyn Wilson. Attendees included Julie Clear and many others. Next workshop is Oct 18 at 7 p.m. Hope Circle begins season with 8 p.m. meeting at Priscilla Shilling’s home. Seacoasters hold fall meeting Oct 17 at Porter Hall starting 10 a.m. with a work period, sandwich lunch, and business meeting led by Herbert Danes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach Art Association
Old Orchard Beach High School
Julie Clear
Boston
Carolyn Wilson
Alfred Sampson
Sarah Bridge Graves
Marion L. Dow
Marguerite Drolet
Gerard Rossignol
Gertrude Rossignol
Isabella Melver
Hope Circle
Priscilla Shilling
Union Avenue
Ocean Park
the Seacoasters
Porter Hall
Temple Avenue
Herbert Danes
Planning Board Meeting Sets Oct Hearing for Condominiums
Kennebunkport Planning Board met Wednesday evening and discussed issues for the upcoming season. No decisions were made. A public hearing is set for Oct 18 at 8 p.m. at Town offices regarding the Arundel Point Condominiums planned by Walmar Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunkport
Arundel Point
Walmar Corp
Peace talks continue as U S envoy urged swift peace move
In Paris during the 163rd peace talks session Nguyen Minh Vy acting for Thuy called for the United States to halt bombardments and Vietnamization and to end military actions in South Vietnam. He warned that progress hinges on US response to the Viet Cong Provisional Revolutionary Government demands. Thuy skipped the session fueling talk of secret talks while Kissinger stayed in Paris awaiting return.
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U.S
Nixon
Nguyen Minh Vy
Thuy
United States
Democratic Republic of Vietnam
South Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
Paris
Kissinger
Washington
Le Foyer Club Plans Public Bean Supper in Biddeford
Le Foyer Club announces a public bean and chop suey supper Saturday night at the hall corner Pool and Foss streets Biddeford serving from 4 to 7 p.m. President Joseph Viger led the meeting and Lucienne Chouinard reported the treasurer's report. The hall has not been sold and is available for activities with reservations via Mrs. Medley Beaulieu or the hall. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday November 6.
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le Foyer
Pool
Foss Streets
Biddeford
Joseph Viger
Lucienne Chouinard
Medley Beaulieu
Carver St
Russians Develop New Supersonic Bomber Backfire
U S intelligence experts assess Soviet progress on the Backfire bomber. About 12 bombers may be in quantity production, capable of 1500 mph and 3000 mile missions. Washington weighs defenses and future American bomber plans versus Soviet threat.
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Washington
Russia
United States
U.S
Sians
Asia
Europe
Jnhead
Pentagon
Legion Auxiliary Banquet Honors Past Presidents in Saco
The Past Presidents of the Tighe-Beaudoin Farley American Legion Auxiliary were honored at the Cascades in Saco during their annual banquet. Unit President Rose Soulard announced a dinner for past presidents on Oct 21 at the Biddeford Legion Home and noted dues, a Community Chest donation, and a moment of silence for late Past President Mrs Bertha Keigher. Next meeting set for Nov 13 with location TBA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha _ Keigher
Blanche Keithley
Nellie White
Marie-Jeanne Pelletier
Ida Noyes
Betty McKeon
Yvonne Bergeron
Germaine Lariviere
Alice Goulet
Evelyn Morin
MacLaine decries Nixon corruption at UMass McGovern rally
Actress Shirley MacLaine told 1,500 University of Massachusetts students in Amherst that the Nixon administration is the most corrupt in U.S. history and urged support for Sen. George S. McGovern. She blamed voter apathy on Nixon’s character and criticized war policy. An elderly Republican supporter backed McGovern amid the crowd.
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Amherst
Mass
Nixon
Shirley MacLaine
University of Massachusetts
George S. McGovern
Miss MacLaine
George McGovern
Richard Nixon
United States
McGovern
Julie Nixon Eisenhower
Thieu
South Vietnam
Julie
Pat Nixon
Gen. Thieu
Vietnam
Call To Duty Is A Beauty
A Providence fireman chased a blaze but retreated when steam looked like smoke from an apartment window. Inside a young woman was showering as steam misted the morning air. Firefighters misread the scene as smoke during the early Wednesday incident. The report notes the U S government halted gold dollar minting in 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R.I
Court Case In Biddeford Seeks Cable Franchise Rights
In York County Superior Court a $1 million damage suit by LVO Cable Inc. against the City of Biddeford and City Clerk Pauline Berry waits on a ruling. The city contends LVO no longer holds an exclusive franchise due to contract nonperformance. Judge Harry Glassman hears the case as bids for a new CATV franchise were set for Aug. 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County ‘Superior Court
LVO Cable Inc
Biddeford
Pauline C. Berry
Tulsa, Okla
CATV
Harry Glassman
Nixon Heads to Atlanta Parade and Pep Talk
President Nixon flew from Andrews Air Force Base at 10 50 a m with Mrs Nixon and aides to parade down Peachtree Street in Atlanta and address Southern supporters during a campaign foray in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nixon
Atlanta
Peachtree Street
Andrews Air Force Base
Maryland
Joint Meeting Slated For Tonight At Par ish Center
A Kennebunk joint meeting of the Women's Fellowship of Christ Church and St Martha St Monica Women's Guild occurs at 8 p m at St Monica s Parish Center. Speakers include Harold Wilson York County Counseling Service and Harold Smith district director of Human Relations Services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Women’s Fellowship of Christ Church
Saco Police Seek Green Volkswagen After Guard Struck
Saco police hunt for a green Volkswagen seen running a red light at Elm and Scammons, striking school crossing guard Claire Foran as she waved to stop. Foran was guiding several children at 3 20 p m yesterday. driver will face full prosecution once located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Elm
Biddeford Board Delays Bus Boundary Plan Decision
The Biddeford Board of Education took no action on Ralph Vallieres proposed boundary plan. Residents along Cleaves and Hill streets urged earlier busing for younger children due to safety concerns on major roadways. The board will study the boundary survey in executive session and decide at next weeks meeting while keeping current bus service for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Richard Jacques
Jacques
Valliere
County Times switches to afternoon edition
The County Times will convert from a morning to an afternoon daily starting Monday. Editor Karl E. Hall announced Alfred T. Banfield Jr. as managing editor and Joseph D. Cyr as sports editor. Banfield, previously with the Kansas City Times, becomes central Aroostook regional editor and farm editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presque Isle
The
County Times
Aroostook County
Times
Karl E. Hall
Alfred T. Banfield Jr
Joseph D. Cyr
Braley Seeks City Code Enforcer Under Emergency Act
Saco Mayor Berton Braley states he is exploring a code enforcement officer for the city via the Emergency Employment Act Administration. The officer would coordinate inspectors and boards to ensure no permits are issued until all city regulations are satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Berton Braley
Emergency Employment Act Administration
Braley
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Paul Ricca
Nat'l
Saco Ama
E.G. Ward
Gilbert Ward
Bradford Rankett
Bos Anorien Times
Saco Pta
Church Council
BHS
Ocean
Hills Beach
le Foyer Club
RED Franks
West St
Legion Auxiliary
Shirley Lambaster Nixon
George’s & LeMire’s
Saco Police
Biddeford Bus
John Surran
the County Times
Dot L. Ruel
Biddeford- Saco
Sneider’s
Super Discount Foods
Elm Street
Urbain Bolduc, SR
Biddeford, Maine
Benjamin Franklin
York County Savings Bank
F.d.1.c
DIAL
Shumway - Gross
Neral
Philip H. Gross SR
Gary Gross
Shummuay — Gross
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