Local veteran groups schedule Saturday meetings in Biddeford
Members of Our Lady of Victory Circle planning to attend the pilgrimage will meet at 9 30 a m tomorrow in front of 7 Thacher Hotel Biddeford. Biddeford Saco Chapter Disabled American Veterans will meet tomorrow at 11 a m in the new home on Bradbury Street Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Victory Circle
Thacher Hotel
Biddeford
Biddeford - Saco
Disabled American Veterans
Bradbury Street
United Church of Christ
Congregational
Janeale Hall
Youth groups gather for church services across Biddeford area
A range of youth programs and Sunday services run across churches in Biddeford and nearby towns. Activities include United Church Youth group meetings, evening worships at Advent Christian and other churches, and training unions for teens, with gatherings from 4:30 to 7:30 p m. for various age groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
United Church of Christ
Congregati
Advent Christian Church
Route 35
Kennebunk Lower Village
Youth Fellowship of
The
Goodwins Mills
Car Fire Destroys Vehicle In Arundel
A Biddeford man, Philip L. Roy of 32 Western Ave., Biddeford, lost the interior of his car in a fire at Arundel yesterday. Fire Chief Carl Davis said the blaze began in the wiring and was discovered by a local man who stopped to help. The cause was attributed to faulty wiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arundel
Philip L. Roy
Western Ave
Biddeford
Carl Davis
Davis
Card of Thanks for Yvette Trudeau
The family thanks Dr Wolf ahrt and the nurses of Webber Hospital for their thoughtfulness and kindness to our aunt Yvette Trudeau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wolfahrt
Webber Hospital
Yvette Trudeau
Townsend Sr. Edward Henry 63 of Oak Street dies in Saco hospital
Edward Henry Townsend Sr. aged 63 of Halfway section Old Orchard Beach died after a lengthy illness Friday in a Saco hospital. He was a longtime town resident born September 5, 1901 son of William and Mary Curran Townsend. He served as custodian of the local high school since 1937 until four years ago and was a Knights of Columbus member and St Margaret’s Church communicant. Survived by widow Martha Pettingill two sons Edward H. Jr and Bruce a daughter Kathleen M Witcraft of Corvallis Ore a brother Francis L four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Requiem High Mass Monday at 9 am from St Margaret’s Church burial Laurel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home Saturday and Sunday 2 4 and 7 9 pm.
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Old Orchard Beach
Edward Henry Townsend Sr
Oak Street
Halfway
Saco Hospital
William
Mary Curran Townsend
Knights of Columbus
J James J
St. Margaret’s
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Saco
Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home
Portland Ave
Widow Mrs Merilda Parent of Biddeford Dies After Illness
Mrs Merilda Parent widow of Joseph Parent of 41 Hill Street Biddeford died in a local hospital Friday evening after a long illness. Born October 1 1882 in St Henedine Quebec she was a daughter of Louis and Eustachie Gregoire Gagne. She was a communicant of St Andre's Church a Cercle Ste Jeanne dArc member and a Macabees member. Survived by three daughters Mrs Maurice Dorais of Auburn Mrs Edgar Morin of Biddeford and Mrs Aristide Lamontagne of Holyoke Mass a son Albert Parent of Biddeford two sisters Mrs Leonia da Chabot and Mrs Arthur Vachon of Biddeford one brother Clovis Gagne of Biddeford eight grandchildren two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation at Emond Funeral Home today 2 4 and 7 10 p m and Sunday 10 a m to 10 p m Funeral services from St Andre's Church Monday at 9 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merilda Parent
Joseph Parent
Hill St
Biddeford
St. Henedine Que
Louis and
Eustachie Gregoire Gagne
St. Andre’s Church
Cercle Ste Jeanne d’Arc
Maccabees Association
Maurice Dorais
Auburn
Edgar Morin
Aristide Lamontagne
Holyoke
Mass
Albert Parent
Leonida Chabot
Arthur Vachon
Clovis Gagne
Emond Funeral
St. Andre’s
Biddeford Man Antonio Guilbault Dies At 57
Antonio Guilbault 57 husband of Alice Richard Guilbault of 36 Clifford Street Biddeford died suddenly at home this morning. Born January 6 1907 in Biddeford son of William and Mathilda Moreau Guilbault he worked at Pepperell Manufacturing Co and belonged to St Andre's Church Sacred Heart League and Catholic Order of Foresters. Survived by widow son Ralph four sisters several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Emond Funeral Home tonight Sunday and Monday with services at St Andre's Church Tuesday at 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Guilbault
Alice Richard Guilbault
Clifford St
Biddeford
William and
Mathilda Moreau Guilbault
St. Andre's School
Pepperell Mfg. Co
St. Andre's Church
Sacred Heart League
Doris Burleigh dies at 68 in Kennebunk
Mrs Doris Manter Burleigh 68 of Friends Street Kennebunk died this morning She was born January 14 1896 in North Leeds daughter of Arthur W and Mary Wheeler Manter She was a member of Arundel Grange and the Methodist Church Survivors include her widow Merlin E two sons Richard A Michaels and Ernest E Burleigh one sister Mrs Marion Maguire all of Kennebunk eight grandchildren Funeral services will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Doris Manter Burleigh
Friends Street
Leeds
Arthur W
Mary (Wheeler) Manter
Arundel Grange
Methodist Church
Merlin E
Richard A. Michaels
Ernest E. Burleigh
Marion Maguire
Funeral Services for Mrs Annie Huff in Saco
Funeral services for Mrs Annie Sinclair Huff of St Petersburg Florida were conducted yesterday afternoon at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco. Rev Thomas Knox of Trinity Episcopal Church presided with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Bearers were Robert Huff Jr Kenneth Huff Guy Anderson and Ernest Maddox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Huff
Annie Sinclair Huff
St. Petersburg
Fla
Charles W. Huff
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main St
Saco
Thomas Knox
Trinity Episcopal Church
Woodlawn
Biddeford
Robert Huff Jr
Kenneth Huff
Guy Anderson
Ernest Maddox
Kennebunk Driver Hospitalized After Route 35 Accident
Roy K. Brewer, 70, of 30 York St., was treated for facial cuts and abrasions after his car left Route 35, struck a soft shoulder, and toppled a utility pole. He was released from Biddeford hospital after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Biddeford
Roy K. Brewer
York St
Weather Outlook Mixed Clouds With Showers At Night
The forecast calls for increasing cloudiness and not so cool tonight with a few showers likely late at night. Lows will be in the upper 40s or lower 50s. Sunday will be cloudy with a few showers and warmer temperatures.
Eastern Star and Legion Meetings in Old Orchard Beach
A meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary led by C Fayette Staples will convene at 8 p.m. Monday in the Legion Hall on School Street. Miniwanca Chapter of the Eastern Star attends a reception honoring Grand Patron Elwood C. Pollas and Grand Warden Mrs Thelma Godfrey at Winthrop High School auditorium tonight. Abbottville AMVETS Post plans a Monday 8 p.m. meeting at the Post Home on Walnut Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Fayette Staples
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
School Street
Miniwanca
Order of the Eastern Star
Elwood C. Pollas
Thelma Godfrey
Fof
Maine
Winthrop High School
Abbott
Post
Walnut Street
Mill Closings Become Issue In Campaign
The Associated Press reports Republican criticism of Democratic trade policy over Lisbon Falls textile mill closures in Maine. Barry Goldwater and GOP candidates push for clearer stance on foreign imports and harm to Maine industries while Muskie defends his voting record. Hathaway campaigns on education funding in Lewiston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon Falls
Barry Goldwater
Clifford G. McIntire
Franklin County
Farmington
Maine
McIntire
Edmund S. Muskie
GOP
Kenneth P. MacLeod
MacLeod
William D. Hathaway
Brewer
Goldwater
Portland
Muskie
U.S
Hathaway
Lewiston
Two Juveniles Given Probation
Two youthful offenders from Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach were placed on probation for the rest of the scholastic year after illegal possession of intoxicating beverages charges. They appeared before Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason at Biddeford Municipal Court Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Old Orchard Beach
Gerald C. Nason
Anthony J. Viola
Hills Beach
Viola
Massachusetts
Douglas A. Hersom
Alfred Road
Adelbert Morin
Two Fire Alarms Answered In Saco
Saco firemen responded to two calls yesterday. At 2:27 p m a boiler safety valve release at 35 School St the home of Petro Boucouvalas I. No equipment was used. Engines 3 and 2 attended. A flooded oil burner at 23 Lincoln St the home of Amanda Durette at 8:45 p m required no equipment. Engines 3 and 5 attended.
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Saco
Petro Boucouvalas l
School St
Amanda Durette
Lincoln St
Warren Report and World Briefs Highlight Elections and Tech Feats
The Warren Report continues with church state debates led by Cardinal Cushing and Cardinal Bea addressing religious freedom and anti Jewish culpability. World briefs note France kidnapping case ending unharmed, a quintuplet mother in South Carolina, Elizabeth dissolving Parliament before Oct elections, Newport yacht Constellation retaining the America's Cup, California tests the massive B70 jet, and quotes from Goldwater and Johnson urging or warning about impending debates and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Cardinal Cushing
Boston
Europe
Augustin Cardinal Bea
Germany
France
Poitiers
Andrew Fischer
Aberdeen
S.C
Fischer
Fischers
Elizabeth
Winston Churchill
Harold Macmillan
Newport
R.I
Constellation
California
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Sen
Barry Goldwater
President Johnson
Skelton Station and CMP Power System Details Revealed
Skelton Station features concrete walls up to 40 inches thick and 75 ton crane capacity with two 10 000 kilowatt generators. Norman W Thurston explains that one cubic foot of water falling 600 feet in one minute yields one horsepower. Central Maine Power runs 32 hydro plants and several steam and internal combustion generators, with lines patrolled by helicopter recording repairs for dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skelton Station
Norman W. Thurston
CMP
Thurston
Central Maine Power Company
Harris Station
Inldian Pond
Moosehead Lake
Sainthood for Uganda martyrs approved in Vatican consistory
Pope Paul VI led over 100 cardinals and bishops in approving the canonization of 22 Uganda martyrs slain for Christian faith between 1885 and 1887 under Mwanga. The consistory set Oct. 18 as the saints’ ceremony with 2,500 prelates invited, marking a historic martyrs’ canonization with no miracle proof required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Paul VI
Vatican Palace
Rome
Vatican
Uganda
Vatican Ecumenical Council
St. Peter's Basilica
Mwanga
Benedict XVI
Congregation of Rites
Army Says No Need for Extra M60 Machine Guns
Senator Margaret Chase Smith said the Army will not require more M60 or M60C machine guns in the near term. Maj. Gen. F. W. Boye Jr. advised that existing contracts with Saco-Lowell Shops would cover all known needs for years, with possible spare parts orders only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mararet Chase Smith
Army
Sen. Smith
Saco-Lowell New Englan Division
Maremont Corp
Saco
Goldwater urges GOP unity amid Kennedy Senate bid
Barry Goldwater urged Republicans to stick together while noting President Johnson might object to Robert F. Kennedy running for Senate in New York. He mocked a move to sideline Kennedy and criticized party splits. Winston Prouty introduced Goldwater in Burlington. George Aiken was absent due to "critical issues" in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lers
Goldwater
Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
Senate
Adios
Bobby
Kennedy
New York
Winston L. Prouty
Burlington
George TD. Aiken
Prouty
Aiken
Washington
Hydro Electric Plant Construction Errors Avoided Study
A study of a working model demonstrates how identifying potential errors early can prevent issues in constructing a hydro electric plant. Researchers emphasize modeling to refine design, material choices, and safety protocols before full-scale work begins.
Johnson relaxes on Texas ranch after three state tour
President Johnson winds down a three state tour mixing horsemanship governance and politics on his Texas ranch. Senator Goldwater preaches party unity as he campaigns in Michigan with Governor Romney. Rep Miller accuses Johnson of using Cabinet officers for politics as Humphrey heads to Appalachia after Senate passage of an aid bill. Pope Paul VI approves sainthood for 22 African tribesmen. Chiang Kai-shek says Soviet split with Red China is terminal. Information Agency moves to distribute Warren Commission findings. Appalachia bill clears Senate but faces House hurdles. Coast fires threaten vast ranch lands as cooling fog and air move in. UAW G M strike talks pause before resuming negotiations. Mississippi mayor targeted after pushing racial peace draws attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Texas
Barry Goldwater
George Romney
Michigan
William F. Miller
Hubert H. Humphrey
Mountains
Appalachia
Senate
Paul VI
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Soviet Union
Red China
Washington
U.S. Information Agency
Warren Commission
Kennedy
House
California
United Auto Workers
General Motors
Mississippi
St Francis Opens Season With 2-0 Soccer Victory
St Francis blanked Hawthorne College of New Hampshire 2-0 in a home opener to start the season. Co captain Frank Romeo scored both goals, first on a penalty in the first period and again at the three minute mark in the third. Hawthorne goalie Don Levesque made 20 saves while St Francis keeper Joe Anderson had 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis
Hawthorne College of New Hampshire
Frank Romeo
Hawthorne
Don Levesque
Joe Anderson
Mrs Albert Martel Hosts Surprise Baby Shower
A surprise baby shower honoring Mrs Albert Martel was hosted at her sister Mrs Mona Lemelin’s home in Biddeford. The party featured a crib gift and a decorated cake, with refreshments provided by Mrs Lilian Hicks and Mrs Lemelin. Many relatives attended, and several guests sent regrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Martel
Mona Lemelin
Gove St
Biddeford
Mrs. Martel
Lillian Hicks
Kennebunk
Biddeford Fire Crews Respond Twice to Calls
Biddeford firefighters were summoned twice yesterday. At 5 10 p m they headed to Water Street for a blaze at the Biddeford and Saco Gas Co but found nothing. A later unnecessary call came at 9 p m to the city dump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Water Street
Blue Feather Council Elects Two Officers
Blue Feather Council of Daughters of Pocahontas met at a Biddeford home. Mrs. Mary Wood resigned as Pocahontas. Mrs. Malvina Miles and Mrs. Clara Blouin were elected to replace Wood and winona. Deputy Miss Josephine Burba conducted installations. Members planned to attend the Great Council of Maine in Portland on Oct 9 and 10. The meeting gave special awards to Mrs. Blouin and Mrs. Pauline Simms. next gathering slated for Oct 30 with location to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wood
Pocahontas
Blue Feather Council
Daughters of Pocahontas
Alice Genthner
Ritz Avenue
Biddeford
Malvina Miles
Wood
Clara Blouin
Winona
Josephine Burba
Great Council of Maine
Lafayette Hotel
Portland
Blouin
Pauline Simms
Two Missing Youths Found
Two small boys were safely returned to their grandmother's home after a search by Kennebunk police and fire units. Robert Hutchins, 32, and his four year old cousin Douglas Welz wandered from Sea Road property, untied a Bunnell boat, drifted into the Mousam River, and were located by Chief Frank Stevens and Edward Bath Jr. near the Old Eastern Shore railroad tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Robert Hutchins
Victoria Hutchins
Wells
Douglas Welz
Arundel
Frank Jordan
Sea Road
Fred Bunnell
Ocean View Road
Bunnell
Mousam
Robert
Frank Stevens
Edward Bath Jr
Eastern Shore
Bombing Shatters Mayor Nosser’s Home in Natchez Mississippi
A time bomb exploded outside Mayor John Nosser’s two story white frame house injuring no one but causing extensive damage. A second blast damaged Willie Washington’s driveway nearby. police detained an unidentified black suspect and released no further details. Nosser, who has urged racial peace, says he may have stepped on toes of both sides this summer. Natchez, a 24000 resident antebellum city, has seen multiple racial bombings, church arsons, and cross burnings with no arrests to date.
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Natchez
Miss
John Nosser
Willie Washington
Nosser
Associated Press
Nasser
Mississippi
McComb
Major League Leaders Listed by The Associated Press
National League leaders include Clemente batting .344 with 205 hits and Mays 44 homers. Allen and Mays top runs with 116 and 106. Boyer 116 RBIs. Mays 44 HR. Koufax 19-5 for 792. Gibson 232 strikeouts. American League leaders feature Oliva batting .323 with 207 hits and 107 runs. Killebrew 48 homers. Aparicio 54 stolen bases. Bunker 18-5. Downing 206 strikeouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Clemente
Pittsburgh
Aaron
Milwaukee
Allen
Philadelphia
Mays
San Francisco
Brock
St. Louis
Boyer
St.Louis
Santo
Chicago
Flood
Maye
Williams
Wills
Los Angeles
Koufax
Bunning
Gibson
Drysdale
Oliva
Minnesota
B. Robinson
Baltimore
Howser
Cleveland
Stuart
Boston
Killebrew
Bressoud
Rollins
Versalles
Yastrzemski
Fregosi
Powell
Aparicio
Weis
Bunker
Ford
New York
Downing
Chance
Biddeford Harriers Take Second in Triangular Meet
Biddeford High finished second behind Cheverus and Bonny Eagle in a three team cross country meet at North Buxton. Lloyd Cochrane of Biddeford won in 14 36 as Biddeford led early and held top positions before Corbett of Cheverus edged Ralph Madore and Ronald Nadeau in a sprint finish. The two and three quarter mile course saw a thrilling close as McCann of Cheverus passed Richard Madore and Norman Smith at the wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Buxton
Biddeford High
Cheverus
Bonny Eagle
Tigers
Lloyd Cochrane
Biddeford
Corbett
Ralph Madore
Ronald Nadeau
McCann
Turner
Smith
Richard Madore
Goodier
Mathieu
MelIntire
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hill and
Chapel Streets
Faith Tabernacle
Pentecostal Church
Atlantic Avenue
Third Street
First Assembly of God Church
Pleasant Street
Aco
Bible Baptist Church
Ferry Road
Saco Avenue
Christ Ambassadors Group
Ahepa
Leasant Street
Youth Fellowship of the
Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society
Kennepunk Landing
Methodist Youth Fellowship of the
West Kennebunk Methodist Church
Baptist Youth Fellowship of the
Ogunquit
Junior Beacons For Christ
Lyman First Baptist Church
Baptist
Salvation Army
Union Avenue
Salvation
Fail Gospel
Methodist Youth Fellowship of
South Biddeford
Foss Street Methodist
Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship
Saco United Baptist Church
E. H. Townsend.Sr
Mrs. Merilda Parent
Doris Burleigh
Old Orchard
Clement P. Wight
Journal
Warren Report
Willie Pomerleau
Biddeford High School
Agatha Patane
Beverly Donovan
Fred Lemovitz
Cary Sneider
Roger Painchand
BHS Council
Barry
Biddeford Harriers
Trafalgar
Lord Nelson
Kinmond
Elm St
Duraclean
Lindale Ave
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