Deaths Clayton E. Davis in Tucson
Clayton E. Davis 51 a Tucson resident and former Biddeford Maine native died yesterday He was born November 8 1918 in Biddeford the son of Andrew and Mable Davis Surviving are his widow Mrs Josephine Haskel Davis two sons Kenneth and Philip a daughter Kathleen five brothers Elmer Robert Chester Richard and Carl three sisters Constance Goldthwait Ruth Williams Wilma Williams and several nieces and nephews Funeral services are complete and will be announced
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Ariz
Clayton E. Davis
Biddeford
Maine
Andrew
Mable Davis
Biddefood
Josephine
Haskel) Davis
Kenneth
Philip
Kathleen
Elmer
Houston
Texas
Robert
Chester
Saco
Richard
Cape Neddick
Carl
Kittery
Constance Goldthwait
Ruth Williams
Wilma Williams
Kennebunkport
Finger Painting Films Shown At Kennebunk 50-Plus Club
The Kennebunk 50-Plus Club met at the Webhannet Woman's Clubhouse with 21 members. Rev Henry O Meyert gave the invocation. Mrs Viola Lee opened the meeting and introduced Mrs Cranston Folley who showed India films and finger painting footage by a Japanese artist. The group discussed members' health, with Myrtle Knight recently returning from Portland's Maine Osteopathic Hospital and Edna York still ill. Frances Burleigh subbed for York. Elizabeth D Ascanio was named refreshments chair for October. Members enjoyed games and refreshments prepared by Edna Rollins, Ruth Burnham, Ruth Leavitt, Viola Lee and James Burke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Webhannet Woman's Clubhouse
Fletcher Street
Henry O. Meyert
Viola Lee
Cranston Folley
Kennebunk Free Library
India
Myrtle Knight
Maine Osteopathic Hospital
Portland
Edna York
Frances Burleigh
Elizabeth D’ascanio
Edna Rollins
Ruth Burnham
Ruth Leavitt
James Burke
Head Start Parents Elect Officers in Biddeford Meeting
In a Foss Street United Methodist Church gathering of Biddeford Head Start Parents, officers were elected: Shirley Isaac president, Susan Morin vice president, Anita Kennard secretary. Roland Viger named community representative to the Policy Advisory Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Foss Street United Methodist Church
Shirley Isaac
Susan Morin
Anita Kennard
Roland Viger
Mabel Desmarais
Annette, Archer
Ruth Bentley
Denise Letourneau
Anita Gosselin
Virginia Hetzel
Doris Laroche
Gloria Richards
Sue Morin
Donald Boissonneault
Wills Allowed In York County Probate Court
Wills allowed in York County Probate Court include Nellie D. McCormick of Saco who died July 19 1969 with an estate of 9400 real and 4455 personal in equal shares to daughters Agnes Buck and Josephine Beaudoin both named executrices. Arthur L. Beaudoin of Biddeford died May 25 1969 leaving 8825 personal to ex wife Grace Beaudoin. John Seward Eldridge of Kennebunk died July 9 1949 leaving 42000 to widow Grace B. Eldridge with her executrix role. Mark F. Goodwin of Kennebunk died Aug 3 1969 leaving 4000 personal and 10000 real to widow Georgs W. Goodwin with executrix role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
York County
Nellie D. McCormick
Saco
Agnes Buck
Josephine Beaudoin
Arthur L. Beaudoin
Biddeford
Grace Beaudoin
Old Orchard Beach
Beaudoin
Edward F. Gaulin
Old
John Seward Eldridge
Kenne
Grace B. Eldridge
Eldridge
Mark F. Goodwin
Kennebunk
Georgs W. Goodwin
Er Executrix
Hart Council Groups Hold Workshop
Members of the Christopher's Association of Lake FE Hart Council Knights of Columbus Biddeford Auxiliary held a workshop and meeting last night at the Westbrook Skating and Road to plan modernization of the establishment and discuss future activities. President Lionel Lapointe conducted the session and Al Carrier presented the financial report. Philip Massecre reported on a news system and Roland Petit organized a working detail for tomorrow afternoon. Maurice Lamarre, chairman of the clubhouse, announced new ideas for this year. Ladies Night is set for Saturday Oct 11 with a supper and dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher's Association of
Lake FE
Hart Council
Knights of Columbus
Biddeford
Westbrook
Lionel Lapointe
al Carrier
Philip Massecre
Roland Petit
Tomoerow
Maurice Lamarre
Funeral Directors in Saco Maine Area
Local funeral homes listed include Dennett & Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine with director bp H Gross Sr. Emond's Funeral Home also serving the area and Frank X. Aea Conroy noted among providers. Contact numbers 284 5611 and 5511 are listed for services and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funera Ce
H Gross Sr
Dennett & Craig
Main Street
Saco
Maine
Emond
Frank X
Aea Conroy
Class Officers Chosen At Wells School
Wells Junior Senior High School elected class officers across grades. Seniors include President Marcia Hamlyn and Vice President Sydnie Smith with Carol Brooks as Secretary and Barbara Haubois as Treasurer, plus council reps Gary Milliard and Bill Hindik. Juniors named Meg Tower as President and Greg Boston as VP with Greer Jellison as Treasurer Susan Cole as Secretary and council reps Diane Damron and Kevin Garthwaite. Sophomores elected Marcus Darby as President Karen Stathoplie as Vice President Dodie Flahery as Treasurer Susan Coggeshall with Sally and Sandra Ford as council reps. Freshmen chose Court Tower as President Dicki Libby as VP Alice Tufts as Treasurer Dawn Stevens with Scott Ducharme and Cheri Allen as council reps. Eighth grade dated John Estes as President Bruce Stevens as VP Marilyn Young as Secretary and Susan Ahern as Treasurer. Seventh grade elected Cheryl Coulton as President Peter Jellison as VP Gail Dickerson as Secretary and Janette Littlefield as Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells — Wells
Marcia Hamlyn
Sydnie Smith
Carol Brooks
Barbara Haubois
Gary Milliard
Bill Hindik
Meg Tower
Greg Baston
Greer Jellison
Susan Cole
Diane Damron
Kevin Garthwaite
Homores
Marcus Darby
Karen Stathopolie
Dodie Flahery
Susan Cogg
Kennebunk Park Commission Holds First Meeting
Kennebunk the newly elected five member Park and Conservation Commission met at the Lower Town hall. They reviewed state statutes and discussed future attendance at the October 4 Gardiner High School talk by Stuart Udell. The event is sponsored by the Governor's office the National Resources Council and the Maine Municipal Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Park and Conservation Commission
Lower Town
Gardiner High School
Stuart Udell
Secretary of the Interior
Governor's Office
National Resources Council
Maine Municipal Association
Maine Faces Nuclear Drill Aids Urgent School Safety Plan
The Biddeford system links with Colorado and Alfred officials as Maine schools prepare to receive CD training booklets after a June governor’s proclamation. Training is limited to fire drills so far. The national CD program aims to build a fallout shelter network to save millions in a nuclear attack, yet public apathy remains high. A Maine CD ballad quips about navigating a stormy sea as directors seek steady command to steer through indifference.
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Biddeford
Colorado
Raymond Reando
Alfred
Augusta
Deshaies
Maine
Kenneth M. Curtis
Michael Stanley
First card party in series held by AMVETS Auxiliary
The Abbott-Verville AMVETS Auxiliary begins a 20 card party series at the Post Home on Walnut Street tomorrow at 7 P.M. The event is open to the public and continues a community fundraising activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott-Verville Amvets
Post Home
Walnut Street
Purge Hits Czechoslovak Communist Leadership
Unidentified officials from the Dubcek era of 1968 have been purged from the Czechoslovak Communist Party leadership in Prague, signaling a major shift in party control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Alexander Dubcek
Communist Party
Personal notices from Biddeford hospital patients
Mrs. Sarah Lambert of 30 Center Street is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs. Alice Martel of 59A Alfred Street is a medical patient at Webber Hospital.
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Sarah Lambert
Center St
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Alice Martel
Alfred St
Meeting of Parley Doin Farley Unit Auxiliary
Cast members of the Past Presidents Parley of Tighe Beau Doin Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Post home Elm Street Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Unit
American Legion Auxiliary
Post Home
Elm Street
Biddeford
Youth Bible Study and Services Rotating Schedule
Senior Youths and the 5:45 Bible Club of Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco meet tomorrow at 5 45 p m for Bible study. On Sunday at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach a young people service at 6 15 p m followed by evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. Advent Christian Church Youth Fellowship Route 35 Kennebunk meets Sunday at 6 15 p m.
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Bible Club
the Bible Baptist Church
Ferry Road
Saco
Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle
Assembly of God
Atlantic Avenue
Third Street
Old Orchard Beach
Youth Fellowship of the
Advent Christian Church
Route 35
Kennebunk
Unitarian Universalist Church to hold Grades 1–12 religion classes
The Unitarian Universalist Church at Main Street and Portland Road in Kennebunk announces School of Religion classes Monday at 3 30 p m for students in Grades 1 through 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian Universalist Church
Main Street
Portland Road
Kennebunk
Senior Youth group meets at Kenne church Monday
The Senior Youth group of the South Congregational Church on Temple Street Kenne will gather Monday at six o clock in the evening for their regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Congregational Church
Temple Street
Kenne
Junior Choir Rehearsal at Ly man Baptist Church
The Junior Choir of the Ly man Baptist Church will rehearse Sunday at 6 PM at the church in Goodwins Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Parish High School Religion Classes Feed Students
The High School of Religion classes for all high school students in the parishes of St Martha's Kennebunkport, St Monica's Kennebunk, and St Jos Wells Beach will be fed each day evening at Kennebunkport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School of Religion
St Martha's Kennebunkport
St. Monica's Kennebunk
St. Jos Wells Beach
Kennebunkport
Youth Fellowship Meeting At Saco Church
The Methodist Youth Fellowship of the School Street Methodist Church Saco will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship
School Street Methodist Church
Saco
Confraternity Classes at St Marys Wells Beach
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes for grades 1 through 8 held at St Marys Church Wells Beach after the 9 a m mass on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
St. Mary’s Church
Wells Beach
Youth group event at Advent Christian church
The Youth group at the Advent Christian church will gather at 7 p.m. for an evening event.
Senior High Youth Fellowship Meets Sunday Evening
The Senior High Youth Fellowship of the United Church of Christ in Biddeford will gather Sunday from 5 15 to 6 15 p m in the church for a busy hour of fellowship and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Church of Christ
Congregational
Biddeford
Free Christ Union Society Meeting Announcement
Free Christ union society will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at a local venue to discuss fellowship and community outreach. Members are urged to attend for updates and planning.
Ship of the West Kennebunk Methodist church meeting set
A meeting of the ship of the West Kennebunk Methodist church is scheduled for Sunday at 3 p m.
Baptist Youth Rally From Ogunquit Church Schedule
The Baptist Youth group of the Ogunquit Baptist church will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Youth Paliecip
The
Ogunquit
Power Plant Proposed At Machiasport
Central Maine Power Co President William H. Dunham spoke at Maine Yankee Atomic Power site about a planned Machiasport oil refinery powered plant. The project would use two turbo generators and could serve multiple refinery operations. It could produce 400 000 to 800 000 kilowatts and save over 1 million by early ordering. build time estimated at three to four years with a possible transmission line to New Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiscasset
Machiasport
Central Maine Power Co
William H. Dunham
Maine Yankee Atomic Power Co
Central Maine
Bangor Hydro-Electric Co
Dunham
New Brunswick
Order Of Foresters To Hold Outing
La Fayette Court Catholic Order of Foresters discusses plans for an outing. The event is set for Sunday October 5 at the hall on Emery Street Biddeford with a hot luncheon from 11 30 a m to 1 30 p m. The next meeting is Monday at 7 30 p m at the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Court
Catholic Order of Foresters
Emery Street
Biddeford
Dodo Known to Scientists from Bones and Dutch Art
The dodo is known to scientists mainly from its bones and from some quaint pictures left by Dutch artists.
September Tides Data for High Low Timings
Calendar tides listed with daily high and low times for September. Entries show morning and afternoon values, including approximate 24 hour labels and minor gaps indicating missing data. The fragment lacks full dates and locations.
Anniversary Observed By Local Couple in Biddeford
KENNEBUNKPORT The 40th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Robert Rochefort of Herring Avenue Biddeford was celebrated at Nautilus Restaurant, then at the couple's home A former Lillian Lemire Mrs Rochefort Married at St Andre s Church in Pest 1929 Three children attended the celebration Mrs Norman Pinette Be co Robert Rochefort Jr South Weymouth Mass and Mrs De Janson of Brentwood were among guests
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Kennebunkport
Robert Rochefort
Herring Avenue
Biddeford
Nautilus
Rocherit
Lillian Lemire
St. Andre's Church
Norman Pinette
Beco
Robert Rochefort Jr
South Weymouth
Mass
de Janson
Brentwood
Former Local Man Placed On Probation
Former Biddeford resident John Claude Binnette, 21, of Hartford Connecticut, received suspended sentences in York County Superior Court on two indictments for escape from jail and attempted breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny. One charge of possession of stolen goods was dismissed. Binnette was given a suspended one to two year sentence at State Prison and two years probation on each charge. The case cited a roof entry at Wellwood Co. and a jail escape in August 1968 after sawing bars. Police had found rugs worth about $100 tied to a motel theft. Binnette had been staying at Old Orchard Beach. He had relocated to Connecticut before being apprehended by York County authorities. Justice Wernick noted possible rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Biddeford
York County
John Claude Binnette
Hartford
Conn
Ronald Ayotte Sr
Binnette
State
Thomaston
Sidney W. Wernick
Wellwood Co
Sace
Nty
Ogee
Old Orchard Beach
Dirigo Pharmacy
Alfred St
Connecticut
Rail unions to meet Schultz to avert looming railroad strike
Atlantic City AP reports five railroad union negotiators will meet with Labor Secretary George P. Schultz to seek to avoid government intervention as a strike is set for next Saturday against six railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City, NJ
George P. Schultz
Insignia design contest planned at Old Orchard Beach
The Old Orchard Beach Chamber committee on Ethics and Insignia votes to stage a design contest for a town insignia to attract summer tourists. Prizes total 30 dollars with first prize 15, second 10, third 5. Subcommittee seeks a national Code of Ethics and vows seals only for compliant members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Chamber of Commerce
Aee
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Maine
Secon
Edgewater
Gerard Janelle
Ernest Brousseau
Normand Guerrette
Alfred Paul
Robert Cite
U.S. Chamber of Commiseres
Code of Ethics
Biddeford church school reopens registration at 10 30 a m
United Church of Christ Biddeford announces reopening for registration at 10 30 a m tomorrow for Crib Class through Grade 12. Mrs Annie Phillips oversees Crib Class with volunteer grandmothers assisting. teaching staff include Gail Wagner Jo Ann Potter Arch ie Maxwell William Foresman Daniel Henry Mary Clopper James Hussey Douglas Wilson Donald Dearborn Barbara Vanderward John H Miller and George D Love for upper grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church School of United Church of Christ (Congregational
Biddeford
Annie Phillips
Gail Wagner
Jo-Ann Potter
Archie Maxwell
William Foresman
Daniel Henry
Mary Clopper
James Hussey
Douglas Wilson
Donald Dearborn
Barbara Vanderward
John H. Miller
George D. Love
Pare US WPA Exceeds Length by Numbered Mile Limits
A WPA report identifies number twenty thirty and four hundred as metrics surpassing a set limit, noting exceedance in total miles. Officials discuss implications for federal projects and funding allocations, with emphasis on maintaining standardized length constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pare US
Beach Geology Talk Noted At Maine Meeting
Members from this vicinity attended the Maine Mineralogical and Geological Association meeting at Beach Museum in Portland last night. Attendees included president Miss Mart on Banks Mrs Francis MacDonald and Mrs Sarah Bridge Graves of Saco Paul Wight Old Orchard Beach Elmer E Allen and Carl Lamb of Springvale Alex Hamilton of Bankport and Henry Prue. In speaker’s absence Paul Wight presented a brief talk on Maine geology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Maine Mineralogical and Geological Association
Beach Museum
Forest Avenue
Portland
Marton Banks
Francis MacDonald
Sarah Bridge Graves
Saco
Paul Wight
Elmer E. Allen
Carl Lamb
Springvale
Alex Hamilton
Bankport
Henry Prue
Maine
Thieu says many U.S. troops could leave Vietnam by 1970
Saigon reports President Nguyen Van Thieu states a large number of American troops could be withdrawn by 1970 if Washington meets Seoul South Vietnam requests for weapons and other war materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
United States
Nixon and Rockefeller to discuss Latin policy in Thurmont
President Nixon and Governor Rockefellers son plan talks in Thurmont Maryland about Latin American policy. The White House says details of the meeting will not be released right away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurmont, Md
Nixon
Rockefeller
White House
Go for Green wins Cape Cod Purse at Narragansett
Pawtucket Rhode Island AP notes Go for Green won the Cape Cod Purse by 2 lengths before a crowd of 8 389 at Narragansett Park in a night race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket, R.I
Cape Cod
Narragansett
Wells High Field Hockey Forms Teams for 1960s class
Wells High School announces field hockey rosters led by coach Terri Regan. Seniors Ellen Emmons Marcia Hamlyn juniors Janice Hanson Wendy Ford Jeanne Jacobsen Bonnie Mitchell Lisa Perkins Sharon OConnell Marilyn Palmer sophomores Sally Ford Sandra Ford Bette Leech Allayne Coleman Breanda Keene Kathy Fenderson Susana Dodie Flaherty Trisha Gowen freshmen Kathy Tower Pam Buswell Carol Hamlyn Barbara Hamlyn Lorna Merrill Margie Castergine Susan OConnell Christine Brackett Sybil Jamieson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WELLS
Terri Regans
Wells High School
Ellen Emmons
Marcia Hamlyn
Janice Hanson
Wendy Ford
Jeanne Jacobsen
Bonnie Mitchell
Lisa Perkins
Sharon O’connell
Marilyn Palmer
Sally Ford
Sandra Ford
Bette Leech
Allayne Coleman
Breanda Keene
Kathy Fenderson
Susana Dodie Flaherty
Trisha Gowen
Kathy Tower
Pam Buswell
Carol Hamlyn
Barbara Hamlyn
Lorna Merrill
Margie Castergine
Susan O'Connell
Christine Brackett
Sybil Jamieson
Vehicle Damage Heavy In Saco Accidents
Saco police report three automobile accidents with damages ranging from 150 to 350 dollars. Donald M Dorais, 18, of 9 Cumberland Ave., Saco, drove off Cumberland Ave and hit a hydrant when a vehicle mechanism failed on a curve. Edward L. Gadbois, 22, of 161 Cleaves St., Biddeford, and Paul A. Deschambault, 51, of 9 Porter St., Biddeford, collided at Water Street and Main Street. damages were 300 and 350 dollars respectively. Normand Daigneault, 36, of 71 Saco, collided at Main Street and Beach Street. Dawson vehicle damage estimated 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Accadanette Waren
Donald M Dorais
Cumberland Ave
Cumberland Avenue
Edward L. Gadbois
Cleaves St
Biddeford
Paul A. Deschambault
Porter St
Water Street
Main Street
Gadbois
Deschambault
Anther
Normand Daigneault
Beach Street
Dawson
Defense lawyers freed after Chicago 1968 riot trial jailing
In Chicago, two defense lawyers were released a few hours after being jailed in the federal trial of eight men charged with conspiring to riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
First Match Set For Men's Twin City Title
Tomorrow at Pas time Lanes on Main Street Don Bouth defends the Twin City championship against Gerry Bissonnette. Bissonnette, a former title holder, is expected to provide a strong challenge while Bouth arrives in good form after a recent candlepin TV win. The match starts at 4 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin City
Main Street
Don Bouth
Gerry Bissonnette
Bissonette
Young Seagulls Triumph Over Sanford in Season Opener
Old Orchard Beach Junior High opened its season with a 14-8 win over Sanford. Sanford led 8-0 after kickoff return and two-point try, but Old Orchard’s defense held firm. Ray Presley tied the game with a two-yard rush in the second period after a fumbled extra point, and Presley scored the go ahead 20-yard TD in the third with strong blocking from Bernard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Old Orchards Beach Junior High School
Meie
Presley
Bernard
Payirt
Major League Stars Spark Braves and Reds Doubleheader Wins
The Associated Press reports Orlando Cepeda of Atlanta hit four grand slams to turn a 3-1 deficit into a 10-4 win over the Padres. Jim Maloney of Cincinnati pitched a one hitter in the opener at Houston, with Joe Morgan collecting a third-inning single and the Reds sweeping 3-0 and 4-3 twin bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Orlando Cepeda
Braves
Atlanta
San Diego
Jim Maloney
Reds
Joe Morgan
Houston
Cincinnati
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Memoriam
Harvey W. Buzzell
Kennebunk Park Commission
Advent Christian
Mills
K Free Christeonebunk Landing For Union Society
Methodist Youth Fellowship of the
West Kennebunk Methodist Church
P.M
Alfred Cote
Robert Foran
Raymond Carter
Armand
J. Mercier
Armand J. Mercier
Trudeau
Journal
Dick Danforth
St. Andre’s
Raymond Dubois
Nancy Cote
Roger Beaulieu
Jean Beaulieu
Wells High
Opener
Alfred Street
Normandy
Methot
Lamothe Avenue
Roebuck Avenue
Arthur D. Lacourse
Adrian G. Caron
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