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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1969

Page

2

Funeral services for Katherine Murphy in Roxbury

Katherine Murphy a 72 year old Boston resident and former Biddeford Maine resident died Saturday after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Mission Church Roxbury with graveside prayers at St. Marys Cemetery Biddeford. Surviving nieces nephews and cousins.

Boston Mass Katherine Murphy Biddeford Maine Mission Church Roxbury St. Mary's Cemetery Lawrence DeBlois Westen

Death of Biddeford Resident Jean B Hebert at 57

Jean B Hebert 57 of 87 Bradbury St Biddeford died in a local hospital after a lengthy illness Hebert born January 8 1912 in St Helen Canada was WWII veteran and a communicant of St Johns Church He is survived by widow Florence Martel Hebert a daughter Jeannie Cote and brother Herve Hebert Funeral Friday 8 am from St Johns Church with interment in St Josephs Cemetery Calling hours at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm

Jean B. Hebert Bradbury St Biddeford St. Helen Canada Moise Ernestine (Allard) Hebert St. J H'S Church Ametek Inc South Portland Florence (Martel) Hebert Jeannie Cote Herve Hebert St. J *S Church St. Joseph's Cemetery Sansoucy Stone St

Death of Victor Bagley former Biddeford Saco market owner

Victor Bagley of Greenville South Carolina and formerly of Foley Avenue Saco has died. He formerly owned Bagley Markets in Biddeford Saco and Kennebunk. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Shumway Funeral Home in Saco.

Victor Bagley Greenville S.C Foley Avenue Saco Bagley Biddeford Kennebunk Shumway Funera St., Saco

Saco Association Names Officers For The Coming Year

Michael continues a case study on Lewiston industrial prospect moves taking six years to decide. The Saco Association completes its officer slate with Arthur Huot as vice president Israel Rosen treasurer and Robert Fenderson secretary. New directors for four years include Christopher Perkins Peter Danton and Raymond Bonang with others listed. A catering committee of Huot Butler and Danton arranged the dinner and Fenderson led the ticket committee.

From Christopher Perkins Peter Danton Raymond Bonang Charles Garland Donald Scribner Roland Vincent Percy Gowen Robert Butler Jason Ramsdell David Brown Douglas Genthner Huot

Funeral Directors and Mortuary Firms Listed in Saco Maine

Funeral Service on 35 Street Saco lists Maree Philip H Gross Sr as Director. Den Nett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine. Emond's Funeral Home at 2x4 5511 with Frank X Emond and J P Conroy.

35 Street Saco Maree Philip H. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy

grateful thanks to medical team and friends

I express sincere gratitude to Dr. Patane and Dr. Clark of Portland and the Sisters at Notre Dame Hospital for excellent care. I also thank my friends, neighbors, and the Webber Hospital staff including Dr. Kenmuir Evans, Dr. LeFond, and Dr. Lapirow for their kindness and support during my recovery.

Patane Clark Portland Notre Dame Hospital Conaire Adrien Coston Webber Hospital Kenmuir Evans LeFond Lapirow Glen-Mor Ella L. Irving

Funeral rites for Mrs. Rosalie Laroche in Augusta

Funeral services for Mrs. Rosalie Laroche of Augusta, formerly of Biddeford, were held at St. Andre's Church with Rev. Maurice Morin presiding. The church choir sang under Mrs. Laura Proulx, and burial followed in Notre Dame Section of St. Joseph's Cemetery with grave side prayers. Bearers were Josephat Tardif, William Bisson, Edmond Neault and Henri Bourque.

Rosalie Laroche Augusta Biddeford St. Andre's Church Maurice Morin Laura Proulx Notre Dame St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Morin Josephat Tardif William Bisson Edmond Neault Henri Bourque

Funeral Services for Leonard Hirst in Saco

Funeral services for Leonard Hirst of 39 Glenwood Ave Saco were conducted yesterday afternoon from Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco A Laurel Hill Cemetery lot in Saco was the graveside site Rev Philip Tracy of Most Holy Trinity Church Saco recited graveside prayers.

Leonard Hirst Glenwood Ave Saco Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Laurel Hill Cemetery Philip Tracy Most Holy Trinity Church

Funeral services for Louis Duncan of Acton

Funeral services for Louis Duncan of Acton were conducted this morning from Shumway Funeral Home. Interment was in Laurel Hill Cemetery with Rev. Robert Cecke of the Biddeford United Baptist Church officiating.

Louis Duncan Acton Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Saco Laurel Hill Cemetery Robert Cecke Biddeford United Baptist Church

Grass and brush fires prompt Saco firefighters

Saco firefighters were called to a grass fire on Old Orchard Road burning about two percent of an acre on Linwood Libby land with no damage. They also responded to a Jenkins Road brush fire, a flooded oil burner at 24 Bradley Street, and an electric hand dryer fire at Notre Dame School with damage limited to the dryer.

Saco Linwood Libby Old Orchard Road Jenkins Road Rt Huth Claude van Tassell Bradley St Notre Dame School

Biddeford Adults Review Washington Trip Details

Biddeford Senior Center members and 98 seniors from York County centers met at Bradbury Street hall to recount a six day Washington trip. Miss Shirley Bessey from the York County Council on Aging spoke, prizes were awarded in whist, and plans were set to show trip slides at the next meeting.

Biddeford Washington, D.C Bradbury Street Shirley Bessey York County Pauline J. Bilodeau Lea Labarre Albertine Chretien Lina Plante Rose Beaulieu Corinne Chretien Hilda Deprey J Nme Grenier Ibert Chretien Sinestion Barabe Rose Anna Tardif Pem I. R. Morin Anna Cute Malvina Bineault Napoleon Dupres

Thornton Academy Class of 1949 to Hold Reunion

Thornton Academy Alumni plan a 20th reunion with May 30 as the tentative date. The gathering was organized at 8 Park Ave Saco with Arthur Waters to announce the final venue. Attendees included Mrs. Edgar Cote Mrs. Howard Cushman Mrs. Thomas Donahue Donald Fogg and William Kany.

Thornton Academy Edgar Cote Park Ave Saco Arthur Waters Norman Ave Roup Howard Cushman Thomas Donahue Donald Fogg William Kany

Tile Fire at Home Sparks Minor Blaze in Orchard Beach

Firemen responded to a blaze at 158th Street the home of Steven Leonard when cartons of tile stored in an oven caught fire. No damage was reported.

Old Orchard Beach Steven Leonard 158Th St

Local Patients Listed in Maine Hospitals

Perley Boothby of Jenkins Road Saco is a surgical patient at the Osteopathic Hospital of Maine in Portland. Herver Boisvert of 13 Summer Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Notre Dame Hospital.

Perley Boothby Jenkins Road Saco Osteopathic Hospital of Maine Portland Herver Boisvert Summer St Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital

Community notices from First Parish and Legion Post

The Madisses of the First Parish Congregational Church will meet tomorrow at 6 30 PM in the parish house to prepare May Baskets. Tighe Beaudoin Farley American Legion Post 7 Biddeford will meet Thursday at 8 PM at the post home Elm Street Biddeford.

First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Saco Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley, American Legion Post Biddeford Post Home Elm Street

Portland Weather Outlook This Week

Fair conditions in Portland give way to increasing cloudiness and mild cold. Lows dip into the 30s with Thursday bringing clouds and a chance of rain as temperatures hold steady.

Portland

Midweek prayer and church choir rehearsals schedule

Mid week prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 7 PM at Bible Baptist Church 144 Ferry Road Saco. A second prayer meeting and mid week service occur Thursday at 7 PM and 7 30 PM at Salvation Army 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach. Choir rehearsals are listed for Biddeford Foss Street Methodist and South Biddeford Methodist with Crusader and Adult Sanctuary choirs at 6 30 PM and 7 36 PM. School Street Methodist in Saco holds Junior choir 3 15 PM and Senior choir 7 PM each Thursday.

the Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Salvation Army Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Foss Street Methodist Church South Biddeford Methodist Church Foss Street Crusader School Street Methodist Church

Registration Dates Announced In Saco

The Saco Board of Registration for Voters will hold registration for two days April 15 and 16 from 1 to 5 p m and 7 to 9 p m per the aldermanic election in Ward 5 on April 18. Voters will select a replacement for Edmond Rube who resigned recently.

Saco Board of Registration For Voters Edmond Rube

West Point Stevens workers press for higher wage shares

The article argues for a bigger wage increase for West Point Stevens employees, citing first year raises of 10 cents per hour and proposed 11 cent raises in subsequent years, noting the impact on real pay and a gap with national manufacturing wage trends. It cites 1968 bargaining averages and calls for a fair share of the $14 million net profit to be passed to workers.

West Point- Stevens

Wedding Planned This Fall for Katherine Golder and Robert Lawson

Miss Katherine Lee Golder and Robert John Lawson announce their engagement. Golder, Auburn native and 1967 Edward Little High School graduate, works at King’s Department Store. Lawson, son of Mr and Mrs John B Lawson of 32 Charles Ave Old Orchard Beach, is a 1967 St Louis High School graduate and former sports editor for York County Coast Star. He will report for U S Army service this month.

Katherine Lee Golder Robert John Lawson John B. Lawson Charles Ave Old Orchard Beach George L. Golder Jr Auburn Miss Golder Edward Little High School King’s Department Store St. Louis High School Biddleford York County Coast Star Kennebunk U. S. Army

Weather Outlook for Northern New England and Rhode Island

The Weather Bureau forecasts five days from Thursday to Monday with above normal temperatures. Daytime highs in the low 50s to low 60s, nights from the 30s to near 40. Warmer Thursday, colder Saturday, warmer Sunday and Monday. Rain to total over half an inch with showers Thursday Friday and Monday.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

Dames Rochambeau elect officers and members

The article lists 1969 70 officers for Dames Rochambeau Biddeford with Mrs Aline Boucher as president and Rose Soulard as secretary Additional officers include Mrs Janet Comber treasurer and Miss Eva Moreau president of the election committee three members were elected Mrs Florence Cressey Priscilla Hopkins and Lucille Jarez Officers reported on yearly duties and attendance while Irene Lamontagne submitted seven yearly reports.

Pre T Eva Moreau Rose Soulard Lauraine Huot Ballet Janet Dorais Bouthot J Rita Florence Cressey Beach St Saco Priscilla Hopkins Alfred St Biddeford Lucille Jarez West St Irene Lamonta Eo Kane Loranger Webber Diana Ross Cecile Salvas

Four St Louis Students Ticketed for All-State Event

Four St Louis Regional High School Music Department members were chosen for the annual All-State Concert in Brewer. Michael Remillard Melvin Le Blond Paul Barabhe and Richard Beaupre will join Cheryl Drapeau and others on a four day trip with performances at Bangor Auditorium Saturday at 2 30 and 8 p.m. Radio broadcasts will air on WCSH Portland and WLBZ Bangor.

Brewer St. Louis Pri von Michael Remillard Melvin le Blond Paul Barabhe Richard Beaupre Marcel Drapeau Bangor WCSH Portland WLBZ

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Election Law tweak allows recount basis inspections

The text states that funds are refunded if a recount overturns the original result and forfeited to the state if the original decision stands. The Election Laws Committee added a clause permitting ballot inspections solely to verify legal and correct counting and not for harassment or assessment of ballot split or other purposes.

Election Laws Committee

Parking Ban Enforced on Saco Main Street Area

Saco Chief of Police Robert Foran announced strict enforcement of a one hour parking limit on Main Street and Factory Is land. Officers will chalk-mark tires and tag vehicles during rounds to ensure compliance.

Saco Robert Foran Main Street Factory Island

Fatima Circle Plans Banquet For Longtime Members

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella will honor 10 year members at a banquet April 17 at St John’s Hall Adams Street Biddeford starting 6 30 p.m. Tickets contact Mrs Annette Gregoire or Mrs Berangere Millette. Several new members were welcomed and April committee members listed.

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella St. John's Hall Adams Street Biddeford Annette Gregoire Berangere Millette Millette Rachel Boisvert Lorinda Legros Gloria Hartsel Juliette Menard Regeanne Moulton Florence Drouin Jeannine Allie Orella Allie Marie Rose Souliere Eva Moreau Lillian Viger Lydia Desjardins Marie Anna Dorais Marie Rose Doyon Marguerite Drolet Bertha Dubois Claudette Dubois June Dubois Marguerite Y. Dubois Laurette Dubreuil Muriel Duprey Marcelle Duranceau Alden Elie Lorraine Elie Antoinette Emond Alma Fecteau Jeannette Roy Gilberte Gagnon Eere Seemes Antoinette

Nixon Scored For Stand On Treaty Demand

Senate atomic energy leaders condemn the Nixon administration for dropping on site inspection demands in a treaty to curb nuclear material production. Sen. Henry M. Jackson says the shift marks a fundamental change and risks arms control goals. Adrian Fisher notes U.S. support for IAEA policing while insisting on site checks for underground nuclear tests.

Washington Senate Authority On Atomic Affairs Nixon Congress Henry M. Jackson Senate House Atomic Energy Subcommittee Geneva Milton R. Vous South Dakota George D. Aiken Vermont Adrian S. Fisher U.S United States International Atomic Energy Agency Fisher

Unclear administration decision debated by Jackson

Jackson criticized the administration decision as not discussed with proper congressional committees. He suggested third party inspection procedures might be workable but doubted that national intelligence inspection alone could verify full compliance.

Jackson

Banquet Planned By Saco Girl Scouts

Plans for the annual Father Daughter Banquet by Girl Scout Troop 22 of Saco were formed at a meeting in First Parish Congregational Church. The group prepared favors invitations and head dresses for a Russian dance to entertain guests with Mrs Vera Warner guiding the performance on accordion.

Saco First Parish Congregational United Church of Christ Vera Warner

Stock Market Opens Higher Amid Mixed Early Gains

The New York market opened higher with gains leading the way but losses appearing among several issues. Texas Eastern Transmission and a Tobacco firm showed increases while Occidental Petroleum stayed unchanged as the Associated Press average edged up in early trading.

New York Texas Texas Eastern Transmission Pa Fnong Tobacco Sge McDonne Benging Ss Occidental Petroleum Associated Press American Stock Exchange

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