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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1968

Page

4

Violence spreads after King's assassination across U.S.

Authorities say a net for the killer of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has spread hundreds of miles from Memphis as riots erupt nationwide. President Johnson orders federal troops to guard Washington while marches for King’s memory are planned. Rev. Abernathy succeeds King as SCLC president and Bunche hopes the murder spurs end to ghettos. In Vietnam, air cavalry push toward a northern HQ near Khe Sanh as peace talks inch forward.

Martin Luther Kin Jr Severa Memphis U.S Dr. Ing Dr. King Johnson White House Congress Dr. A U.N Ralph J. Bunche Ralph Abernathy Southern Christian Leadership Conference Vietnam Khe Sanh North Vietnam

Beach Firemen Respond to Two Separate Fires

Old Orchard Beach firemen were called out twice Friday night to Randall Avenue for two fires. The first involved a house foundation where grass and lumber burned beyond the confines of the foundation, followed by a nearby house catching fire with damage to a rear porch and a downstairs room plus smoke damage. The owner is unnamed and officials could not confirm a connection between the incidents.

Old Orchard Beach Randall Avenue

Two False Alarms Pulled In Biddeford

Biddeford firefighters battled several blazes and two false alarms yesterday. An overflowed oil burner at 15 Main St. required chemicals to combat the fire in a three story wooden tenement owned by Camille Menard and occupied by Ralph Bolduc. A field and rubbish fire at Hills Beach near St Francis College was contained with booster lines. A false alarm at Emery School Box 133 and another at Box 292 South and Highland streets were unfounded.

Biddeford Main St Camille Menard Ralph Bolduc Hills Beach St. Francis College Emery School Highland Streets

E and I Union Holds Donations List Meeting

Henery Lavallee of Thornton Academy spoke to the Women's Educational Industrial Union in Hamilton Memorial Hall Beach Street Saco on Will History Repeats Itself The president Mrs Henry LaVallee conducted the session A new American Flag was dedicated a gift of Mrs Edwin K Weymouth in memory of her mother Mrs Fannie A Dolby Mrs LaVallee read I Am Old Glory the Pledge Of Allegiance was given and America was sung A moment of silence honored Rev Martin Luther King Jr Miss Harriet Foge reported she and Mrs Harold Stevens attended the last Augusta meeting of the Women s legislative Committee where State Sen Peter Mills spoke on Truth In Lending And Its Effectiveness David Stevens of the State Highway Department spoke Miss Elvira Lord reported on new cups and saucers purchased for the club Donations from the John Locke Fund were approved 1000 for a social worker 75 for the summer swimming program 50 for bicycle safety 50 as a gift to the new school for the mentally retarded A new member Mrs Arthur Wheeler was introduced If no school alarm sounded there would be no meeting Members plan May baskets for the April 30 sale A 1:30 p.m. April 19 meeting guest Pro Herbert Brown Bowdoin College May 3 luncheon planned

Henery Lavallee Thornton Academy Women's Educational Industrial Union Hamilton Memorial Hall Beach Street Saco Henry LaVallee Edwin K. Weymouth Fannie A. Dolby Joseph Bay Martin Luther King Jr Harriet Foge Harold Stevens Augusta Women's Legislative Committee Peter Mills David Stevens State Highway Department Elvira Lord John Locke Arthur Wheeler Biddeford Herbert Brown Bowdoin College

Motorcycle Involved In Biddeford Crash

A motorcycle and car collided at Bacon and Foss streets in Biddeford yesterday noon. James R. Buchanan, 22, of 71 Hill Street, was shaken and bruised. treated at Webber Hospital. The car driver was Earle H. Lewis, 70, of 184 May Street. Sgt. Adelbert J. Morin Jr. investigated. Three minor crashes were also reported yesterday.

Bacon and Foss Biddeford James R. Buchanan Hill St Webber Hospital Earle H. Lewis May St Adelbert J. Morin Jr

Funeral Directors and Contacts in Saco Maine

Funeral service firms listed with addresses and contact numbers in Saco Maine. Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street phone 284 5611. Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street phone 282 0562. Emond's Funeral Home at 24 5511 with Frank X Emond and J P Conroy.

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

Card of Thanks for Rose Alma Voyer bereavement

The family of the late Mrs Rose Alma Voyer express sincere thanks to relatives friends neighbors for flowers cards spiritual bouquets and loan of cars during their recent bereavement. Albert Voyer Conrad Grenier Robert Landry E Lamontagne all named by relation.

Rose Alma Voyer Albert Voyer Conrad Grenier Robert Landry E. Lamontagne

Presidents message to unite nation on civil rights urged

Key members of Congress expect Johnson to deliver a special message Monday combining a plea for national unity with an urgent call for action on civil rights housing and other social programs.

Congress Johnson

Saco Adult Center Members To Bowl Nightly Bowling Party

Five members of the Saco Adult Center held their first bowling party at Roll-Aa Lanes in Biddeford yesterday. The group will meet each Friday at 10 a.m. at the lanes and others can join by contacting Miss Elvira M. Lord at 4 Cleveland St. Saco.

Saco Biddeford Elvira M. Lord Cleveland St

North Vietnam Offers Talks as Johnson Seeks Peace

Johnson signals talks with Hanoi on bombing end and war acts while U S officials coordinate with South Vietnam and allies. Moscow could host preliminary talks next week, but Johnson canceled a Hawaii trip after Washington faced racial unrest following Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s murder.

Ace Northietnam Hanoi Johnson U.S South Vietnam London Moscow Hawaii Washington Martin Luther King

Siege Lifting at Khe Sanh Changes Vietnam War Pace

As peace signals emerged the Marines at Khe Sanh could finally see daylight after three months of siege by about 20,000 enemy and a relief column of 20,000 approached within half a mile. Soviet and allied reports cited Hanoi’s withdrawal as a goodwill gesture and the chance for Marines to venture from their bunkered positions for the first time.

Khe Sanh South Vietnam Enem Hanoi

Memorial rites planned for Dr King across York County

A Friday meeting at the Unitarian Church in Kennebunk organized four memorial services for Martin Luther King Jr. to be held Sunday afternoon. Attendees included Catholic and Protestant church representatives from six York County communities, with further support received from others. One service will be at the York Methodist Church.

Kennebunk Unitarian Church Martin Luther King Jr Robert Jordan Ross York County York

Biddeford Personal Notices Highlight Local Patients and Navy Grad

Joseph Broder of 4 Clifford St is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Beatrice Lerman of 15 West Myrtle St is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Rose Anna Jalbert of 133 Cleaves St is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Adelard Blais of 91 South St has returned home after two months in Hollywood Florida. Seaman Apprentice Ronald P. Fecteau USN, 19, son of Mr and Mrs Robert J. Fecteau of 18 Willett St, Biddeford, has graduated from nine weeks of Navy basic training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ul.

Joseph Broder Clifford St Biddeford Webber Hospital Beatrice Lerman West Myrtle St Rose Anna Jalbert Cleaves St Adelard Blais South St Hollywood Fla Ronald P. Fecteau Robert J. Fecteau Willett St Navy Naval Training Center Great Lakes

Scout event and Knights of Columbus meeting announced

A whistlers event sponsored by Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 308 Auxiliary of St. Joseph’s Church is set for tonight at 7 30 in the church hall. A Fourth Degree Assembly meeting of Lake E Hart Council Knights of Columbus follows a communion breakfast at 11 a m tomorrow in the K of C Hall on Washington Street Biddeford.

Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Lake E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus K. of C. Hall Washington Street

Young People Service At Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle

On Sunday at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle located at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Third Street in Old Orchard Beach a young people service by Christ's Ambassadors will be held at 6 15 p m followed by an evangelistic service for all at 7 30 p m The event invites community participation and presents two sequential services in the evening.

Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach

Youth Fellowship Meeting at Advent Christian Church

The Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church on Route 45 Kennebunk will meet Sunday at 6 15 p m in the church hall for an evening program and discussion.

Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 45 Kennebunk Goodwins Mills

School of Religion Classes Run At Kennebunk Church

The Unitarian Universalist Church at Main Street and Portland Road Kennebunk will conduct School of Religion classes Monday at 3 30 p m for students in Grades 1 through 12.

Unitarian Universalist Church Main Street Portland Road Kennebunk

Senior Youth Meeting at Kennebunkport Church

The Senior Youth group of the South Congregational Church on Temple Street Kennebunkport will meet Monday at 6 p m.

South Congregational Church Temple Street Kennebuckport

Junior Choir Rehearsal at Lyman Baptist Church

The Junior Choir of the Ly man Baptist Church will rehearse Sunday at 6 p m at the church in Goodwins Mills.

Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

High School Religion Classes Announced in Three Parishes

The High School of Religion classes for all high school students in St. Martha's Kennebunkport St. Monica's Kennebunk and St. Mary's Wells Beach will be held every Monday evening from 4 to 6 30 at St. Martha's Church in Kennebunkport.

St. Martha’s Kennebunkport St. Monica’s Kennebunk St. Mary's Wells Beach St. Martha’s Church Kennebunkport

Methodism youth fellowship meeting at Saco church

The Methodist Youth Fellowship of the School Street Methodist Church in Saco will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church.

Methodist Youth Fellowship School Street Methodist Church Saco

Confraternity Classes Set After Sunday Mass at St Marys

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes for Grades 1 through 8 will be held at St. Marys Church Wells Beach after the 9 am mass on Sunday.

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach

Advent Christian Church Good Wins Mills Meet Sunday

Advent Christian Church Good Wins Mills will hold a Sunday service at 7 p.m. in the evening. The gathering invites members and neighbors to attend the church event and participate in evening prayers.

Youth Fellowship Meeting at Biddeford United Church

The Senior High Youth Fellowship of the United Church of Christ Biddeford will meet Sunday from 5 15 to 6 15 p m in the church.

The United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford

Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Meeting

Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union society will meet Sunday at 6 a.m. in the morning to discuss fellowship and upcoming events.

Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society

Ship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Meet Sunday

The West Kennebunk Methodist Church will hold a meeting Sunday at 3 p m with church members and attendees welcome to participate. Local pastor leads service and program details to be announced.

Baptist Youth Fellowship to Meet at Ogunquit Church

The Baptist Youth Fellowship of Ogunquit Baptist Church will meet Sunday at 6 p m at the church.

Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Meeting

The Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Saco United Baptist Church will meet Sunday at 6 p.m.

Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship The Saco United Baptist Church

Senior High Youth Fellowship Meeting Details

The Senior High Youth Fellowship of the Saco United Baptist Church will meet tomorrow at 2 PM.

The Saco United Baptist Church

Wight attends Spring meeting of American Physi cal Society

Paul Wight of Longwood Avenue participates in the Spring meeting of the American Physical Society New England Section at Tufts University Medford Massachusetts. Miss Ethel Wight and Mrs Karlene Rice have returned from a two day Boston visit. At St Johns by the Sea Church a Palm Sunday liturgy at 11 15 AM precedes a Bishop's Committee meeting at 12 30 PM. Abbott Verville AMVETS auxiliary plans a Sunday card party at 8 PM at the post home Walnut Street.

Old Orchard Beach Paul Wight Longwood Avenue American Physical Society New England Tufts University Medford Mass Ethel Wight Fort Hill Avenue Karlene Rice North Saco Boston St. Johns-by-the-Sea Abbott-Verville Amvets Post Home Walnut Street

Rolland Williams former Iowa coach dies at 70

North Liberty Iowa AP Rolland Williams aged 70 former head basketball coach at Iowa has died on Friday He was a three letterman in football basketball and baseball during his undergraduate days at Wisconsin

North Liberty Iowa Rolland Williams Wisconsin

York Area Talk Features Two Clergy Speakers

Village and principal speakers will be Rev. Raymond B. Wilbur of the Congregational Church York and Rev. Hubert Lovemore of the Methodist Church of York and Ogunquit.

Village Raymond B. Wilbur Congregational Church York Hubert Lovemore Methodist Church of York and Ogunquit

Weather rundown for Portland stays fair and cold tonight

Portland forecast calls for clear skies and chilly temperatures with a low in the 20s. Sunday should bring fair weather and warmer conditions inland, easing the bite of the cold night.

Portland

Banquet Plans by Saco Church Group

The Friendship Class of Saco United Baptist Church met in the vestry with Lionel Cartwright presiding. They planned a June church banquet, sang hymns, and heard prayers. Officers gave monthly reports. Miss Ragnhild Erikson spoke on Norway. Forty five attended as planning groups were listed.

Saco United Baptist Church Laster Lionel Cartwright Merrill Thompson Stanley Bennett Isabelle Wilbur Raymond Taylor Florence Johnson Sunshine Committee Ragnhild Erikson Thornton Academy Oslo Norway

Benefit Game Set In Saco For Sharon LeClair Family

The Saco police department will host a benefit basketball game against Saco postal workers Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the Thornton Academy gym. Tickets are available from police officers, at the station, the fire station, Old Orchard Beach police, or at the door to aid the LeClair family.

Saco Police Department Saco Postal Workers Thornton Academy Sharon LeClair Saco Old Orchard Beach

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set in Kennebunk For Monday

Mrs Agnes Doughty chairman of Maine Child Welfare will be guest speaker at 8 p m meeting of Webber Lefebvre Unit American Legion Auxiliary at Mrs Arnold Truscotts High Street Kennebunk Monday Mrs Catherine Ambrose Child Welfare chairman will lead the session Hostesses are Mrs Ambrose Mrs Truscott and Mrs Sarah Owen.

Kennebunk Agnes Doughty Department of Maine Child Welfare Webber-Lefebvre American Legion Auxiliary Arnold Truscott High Street Catherine Ambrose Ambrose Truscott Sarah Owen

U S Warplanes Hit Five Targets in Central Highlands

U S forces reported five bombardment missions Friday night against suspected enemy positions northwest of Kontum City in the relief central highlands. An Air Force F100 was shot down near Pleiku, killing the pilot, as ground fire damaged the aircraft and marked the warplane as the 244th lost in South Vietnam.

Central Highlands U.S Kontum City Highlands Pleiku City South Vietnam Tuy Hoa Saigon North Vietnam Johnson Demilitarized Zone Vinh 20Th Parallel Dmz

Saco Truck Damage After Bridge Collision

Saco police report a truck driven by Walter M. Beckwith, 32, of 46 Hill Street, Saco, was damaged when it struck the overhead railroad bridge on Common Street Friday.

Saco Walter M. Beckwith Hill St Common Street

Patrolman Appointed in Biddeford

Peter G. Hall age 22 of 71 Bacon St Biddeford named to Biddeford police department replacing Edward Dupont who resigned He is a patrolman on 90 day probationary ruling Hall is a U S Navy veteran a Sanford High School graduate married with two children

Peter G. Hall Bacon St Biddeford Police Commission Hall Edward Dupont U.S. Navy Sanford High School

Special Meeting Set For Kennebunk

Kennebunk townspeople meet Monday April 15 at 7 p m in town hall to elect a moderator and vote the amount to authorize borrowing for renovations at Lower Town Hall. The selectmen recommended 10000 dollars. the article was approved in March 1967 but not borrowed, so another vote is required to save interest costs.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Town Hall Lower Town Hall Selectmen

Pack Meeting Plans Made In Kennebunk

Mothers of the Kennebunk Cub Scouts met at Mrs Libby s home in Alewive to plan the Pack meeting at Park Street School on Friday April 26 The program will feature Keeping America Beautiful as this month s theme They also outlined plans for Memorial Day observance and summer activities Refreshments were served by Mrs Libby Attending were Mrs Avison Ruest Schmidt Whitten Spencer and Libby

Kennebunk — den Mothers Cub Scouts Kennebunk Jack Libby Alewive Park Street Libby William Avison Joseph Ruest Robert Schmidt Walter Whitten Sam Spencer

Fire Destroys Kennebunk Building

A building on Brown Street, owned by James Gardner in Kennebunk, was destroyed by fire late yesterday afternoon. Fire Chief Lewis H. Burr estimated the structure a total loss as the Kennebunk Fire Department battled the flames and returned to the station around 5 30 p m.

Kennebunk James Gardner Brown Street Lewis H. Burr Kennebunk Fire Department

Rumery Builds Boats at Fortunes Rocks Yard

Lean New England boat builder Rumery runs a four-propeller shop on Fortunes Rocks Point with six lighthouses in view. A near disaster delivering a cabin cruiser to Quonset Point left them soaked but safe. His family and crew, including Reed Rumery and Ray Rheault, share pride in skilled boat carpentry and a rare travel lift that moves boats in the yard.

Fortunes Rocks Peggy Earle Rumery Rumery Quonset Point R.1 Rhode Island Reed Rumery Ray Rheault Fern Martel Marblehead Stephen Annapolis Jenny U. S. Coast Guard T. C. Allen Alexandria Marian O'Conner

Celtics Romp Past 76ers In Playoff Opener

Boston built a 127 1 victory over Philadelphia in the NBA Eastern Conference final opener. John Havlicek scored 35 as Wilt Chamberlain led Philly with 33. The Celtics seized a 1 0 series edge, led by as many as 11 in the fourth quarter.

Philadelphia Boston Celtics Phiadelphia 76Ers National Basketball Association Boston Celtics Bill Russell Russell Philadephia Wilt Chamberlain Martin Luther Kin Johnson NBA Chamberlain 76Ers Oeties Oyr John Havlicek Chet Walker Havlicek Sam Jones Baily Howell

Fire departments ban outside fires in two Maine towns

Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach fire departments issued a warning against outside fires and burning with no permits to be issued in either town. A department spokesman said other departments have not yet issued bans but may do so.

Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Arthur King Louis Wharff Sach

Kennebunk Chamber Lists Month's Events

Kennebunk area events this week from the Chamber of Commerce calendar include an April 8 guest speaker Mrs. Agnes Doughty at 8 p.m. for the Webber Lefebvre Unit American Legion Auxiliary at Mrs. Arnold Truscott's home. Also April 8 rehearsal of Kennebunk Chapter SPEBA at 7:30 p.m. at the Webbanet Clubhouse Fletcher Street. April 9 directors and committee chairmen meeting at the chamber office 4 p.m. April 11 Health Council meeting at Town Hall 8 p.m. April 11 Yankee Belle Chorus rehearsal at Christ Church vestry 7:30 p.m. Also Thursday workshops 8 to 10:30 p.m. by Surfside 8s Square Dance Club at Golf Brook Lodge Sinnott Road Arundel Cal Main club caller.

Kennebunk Kennebunk - Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce Agnes Doughty Department of Maine Child Welfare Webber Kennebunk Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce Kennebunkport Health Council Health Council Town Hall Yankee Belle Chorus Christ Church Surfside 8'S Square Golf Brook Lodge Sinnott Road Arundel Cal Main

Johnson announces call for unity after civil rights talks

President Johnson speaks with ten civil rights leaders and top officials to urge unity, nonviolence, and social justice. George Christian quotes Johnson saying the country needs their voices now.

Nouncement George Christian Johnson

Woodpeckers worldwide total near 225 species

About 225 known woodpecker species exist worldwide, with the notable exception of Australia and Madagascar where none are native. The global diversity spans multiple genera and habitats across continents.

Australia Madagascar

Kennebunk Officials Hold Meeting and Appointments

Kennebunk Town Officials met at Park Street School library due to Lower Town Hall work. Kenneth Joy was reappointed town historian and will head the 150th observance committee for 1970. Curtis Batchelder named to Park Commission with Norman Stevens as alternate. Several other appointments tabled. Dulac discussed wild dog nuisance and Humane Society talks, tax assessors visit, highway salary review, sealing materials for Park Street tennis court, and baseball diamond discussions with local league.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Board of Selectmen Donald V. Dulac Park Street Lower Town Hall Warren E. Bowdoin Kenneth Joy Joy Curtis Batchelder Park Commission Norman Stevens Batchelder Park Sanford Stevens Joyce Butler Pearl McCormick Historic Preservation Commission Robert E. Spofford Budget Board Planning Board Donald Dulac State Humane Society Dulac State Tax Assessors Office R. P. Boston

Sniper Identity Studies Expand With FBI Help

Police say they will not elaborate and note that numerous studies of prints may establish the sniper’s identity. The investigations are being conducted by police and FBI agents with assistance from the FBI laboratory in Washington.

FBI Washington

90-Plus Club Meets At Webhannet Club

Kennebunk 50-Plus club held its weekly meeting at the Webhannet clubhouse with about 30 members and guests present. A Sanford delegation of 10 led by Mr and Mrs Allan Kline entertained and Mrs Kline accompanied singing on piano. For the April 1 session speakers invited include Town Manager Donald V Dulac Fire Chief Lewis H Burr and Police Chief Frank E Stevens. Refreshments were served by Mrs Jennie Currier and Mrs Evelyn Ramisden.

Kennebunk Webhannet Fletch Street Hartley Steward Sanford Allan Kline Lewis H. Burr Frank E. Stevens Jennie Currier Evelyn Ramisden

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Associated Press E & I Union Saco Adult Center Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk ‘Methodist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Saco Church Group Legion Auxiliary Kennebunk Building Lamothe Avenue Oe Insurance Cheuics Donald C. Doyle Ann Marie Hobbins Saco Dairy Joy Elm Street Barry Hobbins Raymond Hobbins Kennebunk Chamber Cordo Real Estate Congress St Portsmouth N. H Webhannet Club Tripp Ocean Park Road Saco, Maine Health & Beauty Beachway
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