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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1967

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Moody Paul Michaud dies at 65 in Biddeford hospital

Paul Michaud 65 of Bayberry Lane Kennebunkport died in a Biddeford hospital. Born April 25 1901 in Montreal he was a tech school graduate and former Fontenay Terrace owner. Survived by widow Rose Bonin Michaud a son Rev Paschal Michaud and siblings. Funeral Thursday at St Martha's Kennebunkport with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford today and Wednesday.

Moody — Paul Michaud Bayberry Lane Biddeford Montreal Que Alexandre Marie Virelle Michaud Montreal School of Technology United States Fontenay Terrace Kennebunkport St. Martha’s Church Rose Bonin Michaud Moody Paschal Michaud OFM Buffalo N.Y Alexandre Michaud Marguerite Michaud Miami Fla Greenwood Cemetery Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St

Kennebunk Sewer District Leader Russell Staples Dies

Russell H. Staples 55 of Route 35 Kennebunk and superintendent of the Kennebunk Sewer District died suddenly at work. Born December 11 1911 in Sanford he was a past master of Alewive Grange. Survived by widow Gladys Nedeau Staples daughter Sandra Lindsay of Newport News Va sister Leone Varney Sanford and one niece. Funeral 2:30 pm Thursday Angell Funeral Home with later interment in Hope Cemetery. Visitation 4 6 and 7 9 pm tomorrow.

Kennebunk Russell H. Staples Sanford Edward Jennie Potter Staples Alewive Grange Gladys Nedeau Staples Sandra J. Lindsay Newport News Leone Varney Angell Funeral Home Dane St Hope Cemetery

Say Prayers For William Dubuc Members Gather In Biddeford

Members of Court Decary Canada American Association Biddeford will meet at 8 p.m. tomorrow at Emond s Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to say prayers for William Dubuc a member.

Canada-American Association Biddeford Emond Hill St William Dubuc

Memorial services for Elodie L. Renaud in Biddeford

York County Sa fon 598 Eight and Forty to meet at 7:30 tonight at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford for memorial services honoring member Mrs Elodie L Renaud.

York County Safon Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford Chapeau Passe Elodie L. Renaud

Honor memory of Mrs Elodie Renaud at Biddeford service

Members of Ste Anne's Sodality of St Andre's Church Biddeford will meet at 7 30 tonight at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford to pay respects to Elodie Renaud.

Ste. Anne's Sodality St. Andre’s Church Biddeford Emond Funeral Home Hill St Elodie Renaud

Hosts Found For 2 French Sailors Biddeford

City Clerk Norman Racine said weekend responses to the call for host families for French sailors on French Day April 9 were tremendous. Offers to house 92 of 100 crewmen from the frigate Commandant Bourdais have been received, with eight sailors still needing host homes and plans for a noon meal after Mass at St. Andre's Church.

Biddeford Norman Racine Racine Commandant Bourdais St. Andre’s

Funeral homes and directors listed for Saco Maine area

The record lists funeral homes and directors serving Saco Maine. DENNETT CRAIG at 365 Main Street provides contact 282 0562. SHUMWAY Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street, 284 5611. EMOND S Funeral Home at 28 5511. Frank X. Emond and J P Conroy are named officials.

Dennett Craig Main Street Saco Maine Dial Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Philip H. Gross Sr Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy

Funeral notices for Elodie Renaud William Dubac and Ray Whitehead

Elodie Renaud of 32 Pike Street to have funeral services from St Andrews Church on Wednesday at 9 am with calling hours at Emond Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm. William Dubac of 158 Cleaves Street to have funeral services from St Andre's Church on Thursday at 9 with viewing at the funeral home Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm. The late Ray Whitehead’s family announces private services for immediate family at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco on Wednesday at 2 pm.

Renaud Elodie Pike St St. Andre’s Church Emond Funeral Home Dubac William Cleaves St St. Andre's Church Ray Whitehead Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Saco

Card of Thanks for Lillian L. Chadbourne

The family thanks relatives friends and neighbors for kindness during sorrow and bereavement after the loss of Mother Lillian L Chadbourne. Grateful appreciation from the family.

Lillian L. Chadbourne

Funeral services for Mrs Leo LaBranche of Biddeford

Funeral services held at St Andre Church for Mrs Leo LaBranche of 46 Water St Iddeford with a high Requiem Mass celebr ated by her son Rev Donald La Branche assistant at Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco. Clergy from numerous Maine towns attended. Burial in Notre Dame section of St Joseph's Cemetery.

Leold LaBranche Water St Iddeford St. Andre’s Church Donald La_Branche Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco Germain Bureau Bernand Nicknair Charles Proulx Laura Proulx Our Lady of Victory Circle Anna C. Forcier Exilia Romeo Diana Moulin Lea Labarre Ste. Anne Sodality Leon Paul George Demers Edmond Neault Rose Delima Richard Georgianna Champoux Thomas Rousselle Marc Delisle Robert la Branche Roger Frechette Ronald Tardif Daniel Delisle Aime Giguere Eli ‘Hevey Biddeford William G. Cunneen Portland Edward C. O'Leary Old Orchard Beach Donald R. Proulx Armand R. Neault Augusta Marcel Dumoulin Armand Bill Lewiston Reginald Brissette Hubert J. Paquet Auburn Marcel Chouinard Lucien Grondin Springvale Donald L. Nicknair OFM St. Francis College C. J. Enright Coleman P. O'Toole Robert E. Lee Gerard C. Doyon Joseph Carrier Sacred Heart School St. Louis High School Notre Dame St. Joseph’s Cemetery Father la Branche Bureau

Funeral Services Held for Anthony Kozlawski

Anthony Kozlawski of 43 Water Street Biddeford died recently. Funeral services were held at St Mary s Church Biddeford with Rev Maurice Goan celebrating a Requiem High Mass. Music by William Cleary and Miss Louis Welch. Entombment at Greenwood Cemetery with burial planned in the spring.

Anthony Kozlawski Water St Biddeford St. Mary’s Church Maurice Goan William Cleary Louis Welch Greenwood Cemetery

Shalom Liner Sold To Hamburg Atlantik Line

The 24 000 ton luxury liner Shalom will be handed to Germany's Hamburg Atlantik Line in November for 15 million dollars. It has been losing nearly 3 million annually on the Haifa to New York route.

Associated Press Haifa Israel Shalom Meir Giron Zim New York

Delegation from Biddeford Saco Joins AFL CIO Delegates in NYC

About 200 union delegates attended a New York conference last weekend. Biddeford Saco Joint Board members present included Michael Schoonjans Alex Anastasoff Leo Bedard Robert Bissell Ralph Oliver Gerard Boisvert Raymond Gendron Ralph Gay Donald Nolette Roger Labbe and Beatrice Provencher.

Biddeford-Saco Joint Board AFL. Cio Twua New York Michael Schoonjans Alex Anastasoff Leo Bedard Robert Bissell Ralph Oliver Gerard Boisvert Raymond Gendron Ralph Gay Donald Nolette Roger Labbe Beatrice Provencher

Local notices list residents at area hospitals and homes

Felix T Sheltra aged 48 of Jeffer son Street Biddeford is a patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Marie Ange Pelchat of 136 Guinea Road Biddeford is a patient at Notre Dame Hospital. After a Palm Sunday fire at 21 Murphy Avenue Old Orchard Beach Mr and Mrs Romeo Binette now reside at 94 East Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach. Marine Pvt George P E Grebin son of Mr and Mrs Paul A Grebin of 11 Hubert Street Biddeford is in Chu Lai Vietnam with Fourth Battalion 11th Marine Regiment.

Felix T. Sheltra Jefferson St Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Marie Ange Pelchat Guinea Road Murphy Ave Old Orchard Beach Romeo Binette East Grand Ave Marine Pvt George P. E. Grebin Paul A. Grebin Hubert St Chu Lai Vietnam 11Th Marine Regiment

Eastern Star Reception Linked to Officers Meeting

A reception for the new corps of officers will merge with a Thursday 7 30 p m meeting of Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star in Masonic Hall Saco Officers to be present at 7 15 for photos Past Matron Ruth Seaward to handle refreshments Pauline Burnham to chair entertainment Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary to meet 8 p m tomorrow Washington Street Biddeford hall Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary officers meet 7 30 tonight at Belle Poirier 1 Booth Street Biddeford for election of officers Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post meets 7 tonight at Biddeford City Building\"

Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Saco Ruth Seaward Pauline Burnham Luke E. Hart Knights of Columbus Auxiliary Washington Street Biddeford Hall Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Belle Poirier Booth St Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Biddeford City Building

Various Midweek church activities listed in York County area

The notice lists Wednesday events across multiple churches including Salvation Army Old Orchard Beach Lyman Baptist Faith Tabernacle Goodwins Mills Methodist Kennebunk Dane Street Christ Church Saco Advent Christian Ogunquit Wells Village Kennebunkport and Biddeford. Activities include youth meetings prayer services Bible studies choirs and vestry sessions led by Rev. John H. Miller and others.

Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Christ Church Congregational Methodist Dane Street Kennebunk Kennebunkport

Licenses Expiring At Beach May 1

Old Orchard Beach town clerk Barbara E. Lord announced that occupational licenses expire May 1 and applications may be made now for licenses for the coming season.

Old Orchard Beach Barbara E. Lord

Exiles Grow Unfamiliar Vegetables Near Miami

Cuban exiles in Florida cultivate over 1000 acres of unfamiliar vegetables including malanga boniato yuca and calabaza near Miami. The crops are described as starchy roots and squash and are sold in Miami grocery stores with garlic lime flavored sauces noted.

Miami A Florida Miami

Two Drivers Contacted After Biddeford Collision

Cars driven by Robert L. Pettengill 37 of Old Orchard Beach and Ronald J. Couillard 18 of Biddeford contacted at the corner of Main and Hill Streets in Biddeford yesterday. Police reported that no one was injured.

Robert L. Pettengill Old Orchard Beach Ronald J. Couillard Pool St Biddeford Main Hill Streets

Portland Weather Update With Warmer Wednesday

Cloudiness increases tonight with generally fair conditions and milder cold. Lows in the 20s with light variable winds turning southwest 5 to 15 mph. Wednesday brings more cloudiness and a warmer feel across the area.

Portland

U.S. to Destroy Nuclear Weapons Materials This Summer

The Arms Control and Disarmament Agency will test removing fissionable material from weapons at AEC sites in Amarillo Texas Golden Colorado Oak Ridge Tennessee and Paducah Kentucky. A proposal seeks a verified cutoff in production of weapon materials and subsequent transfer to peaceful uses to halt the arms race.

Washington U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency Atomic Energy Commission Amarillo Tex Golden Colo Oak Ridge

Supreme Court asked to reverse Tennessee rape conviction

The Legal Defense Fund of the NAACP seeks to overturn Archie Nathaniel Biggers’s rape conviction, arguing police identification practices were unfair. The appeal notes the victim identified Biggers, then 16, eight months after the crime after police directed him to repeat the rapist’s threatening words.

Washington Supreme Court Tennessee Legal Defense and Educational Fund National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Archie Nathaniel Biggers Biggers

Federal land banks honor Johnson with special medal

The federal land banks mark their 50th anniversary by awarding a medal to President Johnson. The LBJ Ranch owner says he will display it whenever making a loan payment. Defense studies address housing discrimination by Negro service members at 14 military areas.

Capital Federal Land Banks Johnson LBJ Ranch Department of Defense

Notable People In The News Highlights And Updates

Comedian Woody Allen's ex-wife sues for 1 million dollars alleging defamation by him and NBC over jokes in TV routines. Court orders access to tapes and scripts from Carson and Como shows in Manhattan. Missing American millionaire Jim Thompson is still unfound after nine days of searches. In London, British TV networks drop Batman due to low viewership. Rediffusion will replace it. In Long Beach, Japanese photographer Ikuo Kashima begins a 6000 mile voyage home after a previous crash near Catalina Island.

Associated Press New York Woody Allen National Broadcasting Co Allen NBC Johnny Carson Perry Como New York State Supreme Court Manhattan Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Jim Thompson Thompson Thailand London Batman Abc-Tv Midlands England Robin Rediffusion Long Beach Calif Ikuo Kashima Catalina Island Kashima Japan

Invitations Sent To Beach OES Chapter For Spring Events

A meeting of Miniwanca Chapter Order of the Eastern Star at Robinson Memorial Hall West Grand Avenue featured Elwood C. Pollis receiving grand honors. The chapter heard plans for the Autumn Tour of Spain Portugal Morocco and the Greek Islands to benefit the Knights Templar Eye Foundation. Invitations were issued for multiple chapter events including installations, luncheons and a Golden Anniversary celebration. A memorial for Hazel Kennett was observed and officers were installed with help from Past Matron Mrs. Jennie Rallis and others.

Old Orchard Beach Miniwanca Chap‘ter Order of the Eastern Star Robinson Memorial Hall West Grand Avenue Elwood C. Pollis Grand Chapter Maine Jean Mooers Spain Portugal Morocco Greek Islands Josephine H. Browning Ruth Deering Fadette Star Point Clover Adah and Esther Madonna Lake View Jefferson Village Annette Susan Sheehan Joanna Hanson New Hampshire Lynn Pittfield North Carolina At & P.m Jennie Rallis Priscilla Palmer Esther Donald Nowell Hazel Kennett Rallis Helen Smith Kay Spear J. Nason Milliken Effie Ross Constance Roach Pollis Howard Slaney

Senate debate on straight ticket voting continues

The Senate discussion favored ending straight ticket voting with Republicans split on the issue. Reports claimed some Democrats bartered veto support for the governor's tax plan, while past elections with Kennedy Johnson and Muskie influenced renewed doubts. The 1966 GOP platform, urged by Sen. Margaret Chase Smith, called for removing straight ticket voting.

Page One Kennedy Johnson Edmund S.S. Muskie Margaret Chase Smith Rmaine

All-State Music Festival Schedule at Linnell Gymnasium

The All-State group rehearsals and concerts run from 1:30 p.m. to midnight at Linnell Gymnasium and ThornTon Academy cafeteria. Curfews apply for those staying over. Lawrence Woodward leads as host chairman with thanks to housing responders.

Page One Governor of Maine Linnell Gymnasium Thornton Academy All-State Lawrence Woodward Saco

Saco council approves ambulance purchase and street repairs

The Saco City Council authorized the Fire and Police Commission to buy a new ambulance from the department’s self sustaining fund, netting $6 750 after trade in and tax discounts. Budgets were discussed, with street resurfacing projects and hose funding approved, and a private swimming pool ordinance read for first approval.

Saco Saco Fire and Police Commission Commission Peter Danton Pontiac Donald C. Doyle

Sloop Arrives After March 14 Freight Shipment

A larger sloop arrived after being shipped here on March 14 aboard a freight vessel. The transfer involved the shipper and the vessel’s route, though full details remain unclear.

First Union Charter Discovered From 1896 Textile Group

A July 1896 charter for Union 108 Cotton Weavers of the National Union of Textile Workers was found in an attic. Local representative Michael Schoonjans notes the charter dated Feb 11 1896 lists signers James Whalen Mary Hirst James Mullen Edward King Ellen Houston Thomas Hill Alice Scott Alice Dione Harriet Sellers Noel Roorey Henry S Quelette Leonide Le feddre Phoebe Cartier Maria Carnetta Alex Gagnon Mary Pare. Edward A Thornton signed as national president with T P Cahill as national secretary.

Michael Schoonjans Twua Afl Cio-Clc National Union of Textile Workers Saco James Whalen Mary Hirst James Mullen Edward King Ellen

Rumford Barn and Livestock Destroyed in Fire

A blaze valued at $12,000 destroyed a barn and nine sheep a tractor and hay in Rumford. Firemen stopped the flames from reaching the Weston home. No injuries were reported.

Rumford William Weston

Portland Wage Earner Bankruptcy Filings Reported

In U S District Court Portland wage earner plans were filed by Norman R Poirier a Biddeford fireman listing liabilities of 6657 and assets 858 with 150 listed as exempt Arundel construction worker Louis E Beall listed liabilities 2917 assets 1200 with 200 exempt

Portland U.S Norman R. Poirier Biddeford Arundel Louis E. Beall

Recount Appeal Possible in York County Probate Judge Race

The Maine Supreme Court may hear an appeal of the York County Probate Judge recount dispute. Democratic candidate Roger B. Flaherty seeks protection of rights after incumbent Republican John B. Roberts won by 18 votes in a second recount. The judge ruled 270 disputed ballots affected counting with 123 for Flaherty, 71 for Roberts, and 76 invalid.

Alfred York County Maine Supreme Court Atty William P. Donahue Biddeford Roger B. Flaherty Sanford Flaherty John B. Roberts Supreme Court Armand A. Dufresne Jr Roberts Justice Dufresne

Army Private Marcotte Completes Power Generation Course

Army Pvt. Roger A. Marcotte 19 son of Mr and Mrs Maurice J Marcotte 306 West St Biddeford completed a 10 week power generation course at the Army Engineer School Ft Belvoir Va He trained in operation and maintenance of hand and power tools gasoline and diesel engines and electric generators plus instruction in gas turbine and diesel generators.

FT. Belvior Roger A. Marcotte Maurice J. Marcotte West St Biddeford Army Engineer School Ft. Belvoir

Biddeford Firemen Answer Two Calls

Biddeford firefighters rushed to a false alarm at Alfred and Ray Streets using a ladder truck and three engines. The previous day they responded to 68 Green Street for an overflowing oil burner, where the fire was extinguished on arrival with no equipment use.

Biddeford Alfred and Ray Streets Norman Laverriere Green St

Fire Truck Struck In Saco Accident

Saco police report an afternoon collision where a vehicle driven by Joseph M. Harper 37 of Elmwood Drive struck a fire truck on Nye Street driven by Philip LaPorte 33 of 334 Main Street The driver did not stop and fled about 75 yards to a garage Harper was summonsed to court for failure to make self known.

Saco Joseph M. Harper Elmwood Drive Nye Street Philip LaPorte Main St Harper

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Paul Michaud Leopold Labranche Victor Spandarian Soviet Union Hong Kong Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Biddeford United Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Methodist Church Lyman Christian Science Society Winter Street Samana Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Ogunquit Baptist ‘Church Shore Road Full Gospel Route A Wells Committee On Evangelism of the United Church of Christ (Congregational John H. Miller Washington Today Beach Oes Senet Senate Ferry Road Timothy J. Crowley III Lower Beach Street Doyle North City Hall White’s Reed Motors Harry B. Center Ed & Frank's James Huff Huff Teed Young School Gerard Roy Beverly V J.C Robert R. Houde Ozea Houde Lafayette St Bankruptcy Court Elm & Center Streets Mary Carter Paint Store Corner Elm Center Streets Mrs. Paul Truman Roger Marcotte Aead Youland Goodness Robert Giroux
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