Biddeford Couple Honored On Anniversary
A Biddeford couple celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a Saturday night party at the American Legion Home on Elm Street. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Couture of 25 Orchard Street were feted by family and friends, with music by Rachel Martel's Orchestra and a money tree gift. The well-attended event drew numerous relatives from Biddeford, Gardiner, Providence, Newport, Sudbury, and beyond, reflecting wide community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Elm Street
Biddeford
Raymond Couture
Orchard St
Marilyn
Margaret
Maureen Couture
St. Mary’s Church
George Donahue
Raymond Sylvester
Howard Mills
Howard Barres
York County Council AL Meets At Beach
Members of York County Council American Legion met at C Fayette Staples Post with County Commander Robert Eaton of Kittery in charge. Delegates from Tighe-Beaudoin Farley Biddeford Thomas W Cole Sanford Wallingford-Harris Kittrey Goodwin-Labbé-Taylor Dayton Eliot Memorial Post attended. Officials announced 20 posts plan Veterans Day events and 50th Armistice anniversary observances with open houses after parades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
York County Council
American Legion
C. Fayette Staples
Robert Eaton
Kittery
Frank Bitomski
Kenneth Lilly
Eliot
Roger Gervais
Sanford
Albert Sevigny
Offic Royal
Sheltra
PDC
Biddeford
Paul
Richard Doe
Tighe-Beaudoin Farley
Thomas W. Cole
Wallingford-Harris
Kittrey
Goodwin-Labbe-Taylor
Dayton
Eliot Memorial
Post
York County
Cumberland County
J. Arthur Stowell
Freeport
Doe
Senate
House of Representatives
Gervais
Lewiston
Eaton
Togus
Law and Order
Names of numerous guests listed for event circulation
A large guest list features Mrs Ida Noyes and many couples including Mr and Mrs Norman Reilly, Mr and Mrs Roy Lamb, Mr and Mrs Eugene Ricker of Warrington Florida, Mr and Mrs Royal Spoffard of Kennebunkport, Mrs Edgar Morin, Mr and Mrs William Heffernan of Chicago, Mr and Mrs Albert LaChapelle of Salem, Mrs Julian Henry and Lee, Mrs Helen Harris, Mr and Mrs Paul Gelinas, Mr and Mrs William Curtis, Miss Elizabeth Seidel, Miss Josephine Seidel, Mrs John Keigher, Mr and Mrs Francis Murphy, Mrs Rachelle Mayer, and Mr and Mrs Robert Foran. Circulating the guest book were Mrs Norman Lavigne and Mrs Ellen Kelleher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Noyes
Norman Reilly
Roy Lamb
Eugene Ricker
Warrington Fla
Royal Spoffard
Kennebunkport
Edgar Morin
William Heffernan
Chicago, Ill
Albert LaChapelle
Salem
Mass
Julian Henry and Lee
Helen Harris
Paul Gel
Arias Reshuffles Guard Leaders amid Power Claims
Arias moved to replace Vallarino with Pinilla as guard commander and Bolivar Urrutia to No 2. Pinilla announced retirement after invitations to a party honoring him. Urrutia was named to command the guard and hold the No 2 position. Sources say the guard fears a dictatorship as Arias dates court and assembly maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinilla
Vallarino
Bolivar Urruti
Arias
Urrutia
Supreme Court
Legislative Assembly
Installation Of Officers Held At Arundel Grange
Arun del Grange installed officers Friday night with State Deputy Charles DeHaven as installing officer. Named were Mrs. Ann Cluff master and other officers, list of appointees, absent officers, and a business meeting followed with plans for the Thanksgiving basket and donations to Waban Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arundel Grange
Charles DeHaven
Lois Johnson
Ann Cluff
Arundel
Grange Hall
Carl Clough
Neil Johnson
Bernard Bunnell
Emma Bunnell
Ruth Clough
Ceres
Mary Clough
Pomona
Vernor Colugh
Marcia Clough
Marion Hoyt
Grange
Abby Clough
Dorothy Clough
Explorer Scouts Attend District Fall Camporee
Biddeford Explorer Post 305 members returned home after serving as a service unit at the York District Boy Scout Fall Camporee held at Kiwanis Beach Standish. They cooked for staff aided registration camp activities parking, plus visa duties. Fundraising sold beverages at troop sites and prize photos of Gateways were shared. Plans discussed include a 1970 Mexico trip and guest TV show in New York.
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Biddeford
Troop 1 Building Association
York District
Kiwanis Beach
Standish
Post
John Hill Jr
Theodore Steele
Mexico
New York
Advisors Hill
South St
Shute Declares Clean Air Push in 2nd District Race
Elden H Shute Jr pledges national air and water cleanup help and criticizes the Johnson administration for slow action. The Farmington Republican argues Nixon could redirect war funds to tackle broad waste disposal needs after Vietnam. Judge Paul J Kilday dies at 68 in Chevy Chase Md former congressman for San Antonio district.
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Page One One
Elden H. Shute Jr
Shute
Farmington
Washington
Paul J. Kilday
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Chevy Chase
Kilday
Congress
San Antonio
Wallace Defends Rights and Calls for Tough Crime Measures
Wallace says suspects retain right to remain silent and to counsel during police interrogation and that statements can be used against them. He aims to urge Justice Department vigilance, crack down on drugs, and endorse strong early action to prevent disorder. He supports police use of force to stop riots and looting if necessary, and backs indictments for antiwar activists and Communist supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Justice Department
Miranda
Ura
Camporee Leaders Named for Event
The camporee leadership includes Patrick Lunetta as advisor and Donald Jacques as associate advisor. Also listed is Albert Chaisson, associate advisor, who is home on leave from military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Lunetta
Donald Jacques
Albert Chaisson
Doctors Continued From Page One On Astronaut Pills
Eight three pills are reserved for the last day, one for each astronaut, to insure clear heads for descent and to forestall earaches that airliners suffer during landing. As the spacecraft descends, the risk of discomfort rises for Despansers and crews.
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Earth
Webster Campaigns At Town Dump
Kennebunkport voters greeted by Volunteers for Webster at the town dump Sunday. Arthur Webster, a state senate candidate from Kennebunk, met residents and handed out coffee and balloons while volunteers washed windshields and helped with trash. He stressed a district spanning Wells to Biddeford and his pledge to work for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunkport
Arthur Webster
Kennebunk
Webster
Wells
Biddeford
Fennebunkport
Tom Levesque
Old Orchard Beach Pocahontas Degree Note
Mrs. Carrie Whittemore of Nee Nah Council, Degree of Pocahontas, this record notes her association with the order in Old Orchard Beach. The brief item records her Pocahontas affiliation within the council and district context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Pocahontas
Carrie Whittemore
Nee Nah Council
Pressure Equalization Dilemma for Apollo 7 Reentry
The Apollo 7 cabin maintains five pounds per square inch, matching air pressure at 27 500 feet. As altitude lowers, astronauts must adapt to rising pressure. If nasal membranes stay congested from pure oxygen, they fail to equalize quickly with Earth's air, causing pain. Decongestants are used before re entry.
Great First Scout Installed at Maine Pocahontas Session
A Great First Scout was installed during the Great Council of Maine, Degree of Pocahontas, in session at the Lafayette Hotel in Portland. The event marked a notable milestone within the organization’s local chapter.
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Great Council of Maine
Lafayette Hotel
Portland
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Kenneth Pate
Marilyn Couture
Margaret Couture
Leonard Drapeau
Rachel Martel
Raymond Kelleher
Robert Lavigne
Paul LePage
John Bergeron
Ernest A. Donahue
Donald F. Howard
Nellie Petit
Marie
Jeanne Pelletier
James McDonald
Patrick McDonald
Richard Gadbois
Robert Jacobs Sr
Norman Corriveau
Rita Binette
June Binette
William Handlen
Roger Desrocher
Robert Goudreau Sr
Philip Robich
Margaret Fearon
Anna M. Donahue
Agnes M. Donahue
Nellie White
Florence Hamel
Betty McKeon
Thomas Reilly
Daniel Heffernan
James Donald
Guy W. Anderson
Sally Sullivan
Dennis
Paul Griney
Gardiner
Elias Pepin
Providence
R.1
Janet Mills
Newport
R.L
John B. Newman
Philip Rioux
Leo Rondeau
Leopold Viger
Madeleine Davenport
Washington, D.C
Grace Reay
Robert Cote
Newman McDonald
Walter Thompson
Richard Renner
Eva Renner
John A. Donahue
Sudbury
Gertrude Griney
Ulrica Barnes
Bart Gottlieb
Sayville
N.Y
Frederick Slocum
Mr. and
Mrs. Raymond Couture
Beach
National Hearing Aid Centers
C/O
Miracle-Ear Dept
Auburn
Maine
Rodman Road
Auburn, Maine
Cleaner
Maine Dry Cleaners
Saco
Carl
York County Annual Report
George V. Garnache
City Building
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Webster CampaignsAt Town Dump
Asia
Grant
W. T. Grant CO
Biddeford Shopping Center
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