Deaths Oliva Godin TOGUS
Oliva Godin 89 formerly of Biddeford died at the Veterans Hospital here after a long illness. Born November 4 1876 in New Brunswick Canada he was a Spanish American War veteran. Survived by two sons Edgar Augusta and Robert Arundel one sister Mrs Mary Hanson Augusta two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. tomorrow at St Josephs Church Biddeford with interment in St Josephs Cemetery. Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Togus — Oliva Godin
Biddeford
Veterans Hospital
New Brunswick
Canada
Joseph
Louise Rash Godin
Edgar
Augusta
Robert
Arundel
Mary Hanson
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Sansoucy
Stone St
Longtime Saco native Lester Coombs dies in Concord
Lester G. Coombs 71, formerly of Saco Maine, died in Concord hospital after a brief illness. He moved to Franklin New Hampshire about 20 years ago and served in World War I. Survived by widow Maude Hamilton Coombs, a stepdaughter, four grandchildren, two nieces and one cousin. Funeral at Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visiting hours today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
N.H
Lester G. Coombs
Saco
Maine
Concord
West Buxton
James E
Sarah Severance
Coombs
U.S
Maude Hamilton Coombs
Richard Joyce
Kennebunk
Bibber Memorial Chapel
Grummer St
Aine
Evergreen Cemetery
Robert Howes
South Congregational Church
Kennebunkport
Prayers Sought for Marie Dupras by Biddeford Legion Unit
Members of the Tighe Beau Doin Farley Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary Biddeford meet at 8 15 tonight at Ansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone Street Biddeford to say prayers for Marie Dupras a Gold Star Mother and unit member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley
American Legion Auxiliary
Biddeford
Ansoucy Funeral Home
Stone St
Marie Dupras
Ogunquit Woman's Club Dessert Bridge Draws 85
The Ogunquit Woman's Club held its annual dessert bridge at Dunelawn with 85 attendees. Special prizes went to Mrs. Burton McAfee Mrs. Helen Graham and Mrs. Lucius Williams. a cake donated by Mrs. Harry Ledderman was won by Mrs. Richard Poon. Local businesses provided prizes as arrangements were led by the club ways and means committee including Mrs. Theodore Bracy assisted by several members. Assistance from Mrs. Alden Shumirs Carl Perkins Mrs. William Gibbs and Mrs. Richard Coon noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogunquit
Policemen's Ball Slated in Biddeford
The Biddeford Police Ball is scheduled for tomorrow night at 8 with music and dancing at the Rochambeau Club 929 South St Biddeford. The Grand March is set for 9 p.m. A banquet for officers and their wives will precede at 7 p.m. at the Wonderbar Steak House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Rochambeau Club
South St
Chiedgar Sevigny
Wonderbar Steak House
Boy Scout Troop 351 to Award Badges in Court of Honor
CAPE PORPOISE KENNEBUNKPORT Maine Oct 26 7 30 p m Troop 351 to hold Court of Honor at the firemen s hall Canoeing merit badge earned by Scouts on a two day canoe trip from Fryeburg to Hiram on the Saco River Slides of the trip will be shown All parents and interested persons invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Porpoise
Kenne
Bunkport
Fryeburg
Hiram
Saco River
SHUMWAY Funeral Service In Saco Maine
Dennett Craig announces funeral service details for Philip H Gross Sr at Shumway Funeral Service located at 35 Spring Street Saco Maine contact 284-5611. Dennett Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine provides additional funeral arranging info dialing 282-0562.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shumway Funeral Service
Spring Street
Saco
Philip H. Gross Sr
Dennett & Craig
Main Street
Maine
Dial
Card of Thanks for hospital care
John O'Brien thanks the nurses and Doctor Wolfahrt for kind care and his friends for cards and gifts during his hospital stay.
Industrial Park Work Discussed In Biddeford
A pre construction informational session on the Biddeford Industrial Park was held yesterday in the mayor's office. City officials supervising engineers and an EDA representative reviewed federal requirements including civil rights, wages, safety, local hiring, progress reports, sub contractors, and a final audit. The EDA aims to create local jobs while the city holds prime responsibility and the engineering firm handles technical work. Participants included Mayor Leo L emire City Clerk Norman Racine contractor Robert Levesque Job Superintendent Alton Drown Chief Engineer William Barnes and Project Engineer Fred Driscoll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Economic Development Administration
E.D.A
George F. Winn Jr
Construcion
Ef.d.a
Winn
Fedral
Blaze Claims Farmingdale Man In Fire Tragedy
Lewis Williams 22 of Farmingdale died in a house fire that heavily damaged a one story ranch injuring his mother and a 12 year old brother Barry. The mother escaped and was hospitalized. authorities deem the blaze accidental likely caused by careless smoking with $10 000 loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmingdale
Lewis Williams
Barry
Manton L. Emerson
Wiliams
Gardiner General Hospital
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Gardiner Hospital
Togus Veterans Administration Hospital
Emerson
Math Club Accepts St Louis Girls
Ten students at St Louis High School Girls Department Biddeford Maine have been elected to Mu Alpha Theta. Dr Harold V Huneke national secretary treasurer and OU mathematics professor notes the national office is in Norman Oklahoma. The girls Ariel Allen Cote Croteau Goulet Hevey Nadeau Petit Rocray Rousselie Valliere and sponsor Sister St Paule d Avila are named.
Model Car Building Contest Explained at Biddeford High
James Cooley of Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild presented slides and demonstrations on the 1966-67 school assembly program to Biddeford High students. He explained how school aged boys may enroll to compete for 17,000 university scholarships and cash awards. The program ended with the movie Pray ing Ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cooley
Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild School
Biddeford High School
Cooley
Solon Woman Dies After Bicycle Crash in Skowhegan
Mes Rosemond Robinson, 59, of Solon died at a Skowhegan hospital from injuries after being struck by a truck while riding a bicycle in Embden. The accident occurred Wednesday at the intersection of Routes 201 A and 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skowhegan
Mes
Rosemond Robinson
Solon
Skowhegan Hospital
Embden
Coast Guard and Local Personal Notices
Ubald Rossignol of Biddeford is a patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Bruce A. Wakefield of Kennebunkport has graduated from the 24 week Radioman School in Groton Connecticut. Diane L. Begley of Saco has enrolled in the Legal Secretarial Program at Cambridge School Boston. Reginald Ouellette Jr. of Saco has completed eight weeks of recruit training at Cape May New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubald Rossignol
Granite St
Biddeford
Notre Dame Hospital
Bruce A. Wakefield
USCG
Frank L. Wakefield
Route 2
Kennebunk‘port
Coast Guard Training Center
Groton
Conn
Diane L. Begley
Henry Begley
Glenhaven Circle
Saco
Cambridge
Boston
Reginald Ouellette Jr
Reginald Ouellette
Henry St
Cape May
N. J
Coast
Rummage sale prep at Saco church this evening
Members of the E. and L. Club will gather at School Street Methodist Church in Saco tonight at 7 to receive and sort items for a rummage sale planned for tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church vestry. Donations may be brought tonight. Also, Saco Rebekah Lodge meets Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Odd Fellows Hall with district deputy Lucille McBride visiting. refreshments and colored gowns for officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. and L. Club
School Street Methodist Church
Saco
AD Club
Saco Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Lucille McBride
Confessions Scheduled at Two Churches This Weekend
Confessions set for St Martha's Church Kennebunkport Saturday from five to eight p.m. and at St Mary's Church Wells Beach Sunday before the nine o'clock mass, as listed in church notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Martha’s Church
Kennebunkport
St. Mary’s Church
Wells Beach
Young Biddeford Girl Killed In Grader Mishap
A five year old Biddeford girl, Karen Jacques, was killed when the rear wheel of a city motor grader passed over her on Lessard Avenue during street resurfacing. The operator, William Sicard, said he did not see the child as the machine backed up while she played on a bicycle nearby. The medical examiner ruled a broken neck and fractured skull as the cause of death. Police and county officials led the investigation, with funeral services planned for the following morning at St. Joseph’s Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Lessard Avenue
Karen Jacques
Richard Jacques
Lessard Ave
William Sicard
Alfred St
York County
Thomas Anton
George Friairy
Albert Elwell Jr
Benoit Martin
Ralph H. Ross
Sanford
Richard Dutremble
Edgar Sevigny
Philip Poirier
Wentworth Street School
Jacques
Kevin
Karen
Keith
Albert Boissoneault
Ralph Jacques
Amanda Boisvert
Joseph
Beach Councilmen Attend Seminars
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Councilmen Donald C. Jones and Thomas R. Lee Jr. completed a five week seminar at the University of Maine Portland Department of Political Science for elected municipal officials, sponsored by the Bureau of Public Administration. The seminars covered basic issues including legal considerations legislative and administrative responsibilities community planning and local financing. Both councilmen received their certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Donald C. Jones
Thomas R. Lee Jr
University of Maine, Portland
Department of Political Science
Bureau of Public Administration
Biddeford Wardens Move Meeting Up
Biddeford Wardens shift their meeting date from November 1 to Monday October 24. City Clerk Norman C. Racine says the session in the mayor's office Biddeford City Building at 7 30 p m will brief election officials on duties and responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Norman C. Racine
Racine
Biddeford City
Maine Weather Update Aims Fair and Cool Tonight
The forecast for Maine calls for fair and cool conditions tonight with low temperatures from the upper 20s to the upper 30s. Saturday should be fair and warmer with westerly winds 15 to 30 mph today diminishing this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Weather outlook for northern New England and Massachusetts
U S Weather Bureau five day forecast covers northern New England, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Temperatures Saturday through Wednesday average two to seven degrees above normal with warmer weekend and cooler start of week. Precipitation expected to total over half an inch, mostly rain around Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
U.S. Weather Bureau
New England
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Senator Smith Protests Over Weapons Contract
Senator Margaret Chase Smith challenged a planned $2 million award for 20,000 20 mm M61 barrels to a Canadian firm over Saco Low ell Shops in Maine. She argues domestic plants can meet the order and cites unfair foreign competition and increased costs, awaiting Army decision by Oct 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Saco
Smith
Defense
Robert McNamara
Army
Stanley Roser
New England
Maremont Corp
Saco - Lowell
Army Ordnance Division
U.S
Canada
Army Weapons Command
Portland Teachers End Wage Dispute
Portland teachers and the school committee reached a negotiated agreement, ending a long wage dispute and preventing sanctions this weekend. The pact covers salaries, personnel standards, curriculum, class size, turnover, working conditions, policies, and grievance procedures with some changes from last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Divorce granted in superior court in Kittery couple
Alfred Joseph K. Phil lips Jr. of Kittery was granted a divorce yesterday from Grace A. Phillips of Kittery. In his complaint Phillips charged cruel and abusive treatment. The couple married at Kittery on November 21, 1942. The divorce will be final on November 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred — Joseph K. Phillips Jr
Kittery
Grace A. Phillips
Phillips
Going to War Portland
AP reports Portland Press Herald reporter William A. Langley will depart October 31 for a monthlong tour to interview Maine servicemen in Vietnam, accompanied by Mrs. Jean Gannett Arnzen and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
William A. Langley
Portland Press Herald
Maine
Viet Nam
Jean Gannett Arnzen
Junior Girl Scout Troop Elects Officers
At a meeting yesterday the newly organized Biddeford Junior Girl Scout Troop in Scout Hall Pool Street Biddeford elected patrol leaders and officers. Lucille Dudley led as leader with Gilberto Gagnon as assistant. patrols The Little Dippers The Green Hornets and The Busy Bees named with leaders Nancy Bennett Suzanne Langevin and Denise Peloquin respectively. A court of honor discussed badge work and dues funds were approved for sold cards. A Halloween party was planned for next Thursday with all three patrols handling food entertainment and prizes. Vestiture planned for November 10 with additional officers Denise Bergeron Jorge Boudreau Gail Paul and others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford Junnior Girl Scout
Scout Hall
Pool Street
Biddeford
Lucille Dudley
Gilberto Gagnon
Patrol
The
Little Dippers
Nancy Bennett
Diane Hebert
Green Hornets
Suzanne Langevin
Diane Neault
Busy Bees
Denise Peloquin
Joan Souliere
Rozanne Guillereault
Sandra Belisle
Denise Bergeron
Jorge Boudreau
Gail Paul
Diane Gagnon
Denise Gobeil
Janice Beaulieu
Cynthia Daly
Elaine Martineau
Nadine Smart
Julia Souliere
Debra Labrecque
Paulette Lamontagne
Inspection at Annette Chapter marks meeting night
Last night a meeting of Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star at Saco Masonic Hall featured an inspection by Mrs Edna M Crocker of Casco Chapter Freeport. Worthy Matron Jean Kimball and Worthy Patron William Kimball presided with a district official visiting later. Invitations and honors were noted from several chapters and eleven chapters were represented with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette
Order of the Eastern Star
Saco Masonic Hall
Edna M. Crocker
Casco
Freeport
Jean Kimball
William Kimball
Miniwanca
Old Orchard Beach
Sarah Lennon
Ruth
Springvale
Kimball
Martha
Pauline Rumery
Cornerstone
Portland
Ruth E. Buck
Masonic Hall
Pine Tree
Gorh
Lennox
Marion Dexheimer
Adah
Biddeford
New York
Dorothy Emmesty
Nevada
Martha Dalke
Androscoggin
Nova Scotia
Violet Rand
Brewer
North Carolina
Coup Troubles In Laos Raise Regional Alarm
Reports from Bangkok say Vientiane endured gunfire and bombing as rival generals pressed for Gen Thao’s removal. An airline office in Tokyo said Vientiane’s operation was closed temporarily due to the coup, with attacks allegedly launched from Savannakhet as Prince Souvanna Phouma’s government faces a budget rejection and calls for a political solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thao
Tokyo
Vientiane
Bangkok
Maine Publisher Urges War Reporting From The Scene
The president of Guy Gannett Publishing Co. urged reporters to write from the scene of the Vietnam War to bring its impact to Maine citizens. He emphasized focusing on what Maine men are doing and how they feel about the complex conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Gannett Publishing Co
Maine
County Salon Votes Sum For Christmas Gifts
York County Salon 598 Eight and Forty met at Mrs. Min Biehler’s home. A $10 sum was sent for Christmas gifts to youngsters at the National Jewish Hospital in Denver. New member accepted. several members reported on child welfare work and birthday cards sent. December meeting moved to the 8th for a Christmas party at Old Orchard Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colo
Ida Noyes
Biddeford
Virginia Ford
Old Orchard Beach
Ford
Maine
Maine Department
American Legion Auxiliary
Biehler
National Jewish Hospital
Marie Schoenwald
Hazel Patridge
Cumberland, Mills
Elodie Renaud
Chapeau
Ewine LaPierre
Wells
Secretaire
Yvonne Bergeron
la Concierge
Chapeaux
Alice Bitomski
Kittery
Evelyn Morin
Ida Neves
Elsie Ellis
York Beach
Nellie Petit
Hills Beach
Maynard Backs Aiken Idea on Viet Nam Victory
Kennebunkport Independent candidate Thomas L. Maynard said Senator Aiken’s proposal for the United States to declare military victory in Viet Nam is a good idea. He urged more creative proposals like it to push the Johnson Administration away from past policies and favored ending US bombing of North Viet Nam as a key peace step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunkport
George D. Aijiken
United States
Viet Nam
Thomas L. Maynard
Vermont
Maynard
Johnson
Kennebunkport Men’s Club
Aiken
Fatima Circle names committees at Our Lady of Fatima event
Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella met at St John s Hall Biddeford to appoint welfare sickness membership and socials committees for the year. Regent Mrs Berangere Millet te presided as committees led by Mrs Rita Lessard Mrs Irene Dubuc Mrs Odina Moulin Mrs Martha Neault and Mrs Irene Loranger for welfare and others for sickness and membership. The Oct 27 Halloween masquerade social is chaired by Mrs Gilberte Gagnon with help from multiple members. Donations were approved to St Andre s Home and Hospital the priest missionary education fund Community Chest and a member gift. A prize went to Mrs Rachel Thibeault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Fatima Circle
Daughters of Isabella
St. John’s Hall
Adams Street
Biddeford
Berangere Millette
Rita Lessard
Irene Dubuc
Odina Moulin
Martha Neault
Irene Loranger
Blanche Neault
Aline Metayer
Antoinette L Simard
Rita Ruel
Ger- Emelia Pepin
Isabelle Boucher
Gilberte Gagnon
Rachel Moreau
Ritaruel
Gertrude Frechette
Lea Labarre
Jeannette Morin
Marie Anne Bergeron
Flora Jalbert
Colleen Millette
Cochairman
Marie Rose Valliere
Jeanne Veilleux
Lillian Viger
Mary Zook
Lucille Allaire
Lucille Andrews
Rachel Beauchesne
Alma _ Beaudoin
Laurette Beaudoin
Lilly Beaudoin
Paulette Beaudoin
Marie Rose Begin
Dorothy Belisle
Jeanne Belisle
Doris Bell
Theresa _ Bolduc
Anna _ Bellerose
Claire Laflamme
Lucille Bellerose
Nancy Mathieu
Aline Bergeron
Jeannette Bergeron
Yvette Bergeron
Francois Gendron
St. Andre’s
Community Chest
Rachel Thibeault
Laos Civil Strife Shifts Command to Vientiane Leaders
The article notes a 1964 coup by Gen Kouprasith shifted leadership from Savan Nakhet to Vientiane, with Vientiane generals effectively managing the area not controlled by the Pathet Lao. They support Prince Souvanna's government, backed by most Western nations and the United States, which funds the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannakhet
Vientiane
Kouprasith
Laos
Pathet Lao
Prince Souvanna
United States
Congress weighs education aid and education bills in new session
Senate and House move to action on a two year continuation of federal aid to education and a $3.79 billion higher education fund to expand university facilities. Other measures include a $10.5 billion HEW and Labor funding bill and a $170 million international education bill awaiting Senate action. Senate convenes early to tackle anti inflation tax and foreign investors tax acts with campaign fund checkoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State, Commerce and Justice Departments
Senate
House
Johnson
Three Youths Try To Abduct Saco Girl
Saco police investigate an alleged abduction of a 13 year old girl. A car stopped on Main Avenue Camp Ellis and three French speaking youths jumped out forced her inside then sped to Camp Ellis. She escaped at a stop sign and ran home along the beach with a shoulder bruise. Identity withheld pending investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Alfred Cote
Main Avenue
Camp Ellis
Johnson in Melbourne amid antiwar protests and reception
President Lyndon B. Johnson faced antiwar demonstrators near Melbourne University as his motorcade passed. Police barricades were breached and objects were thrown, yet a large crowd greeted him at Government House where 1,500 people waited. Labor leader Arthur Calwell criticized U.S. Viet Nam policy during a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne University
Government House
Johnson
Johnsons
Arthur Calwell
Labor Party
Viet Nam
Calwell
U.S
Sen
Fulbright
Wayne Morse
Robert Kennedy
L.B.J
Richard M. Nixon
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Barry Goldwater
GOP
America
Melbourne
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Oliva Godin
Woman’s Club
Policemen’s
Boy Scout Troop
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. P. Conroy
Blaze
Math Club
St. Louis
Jupiter
Fatima Circle
Congressional
Youland’s Jewelry Store
Main St
Senate House
Beach Street
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