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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1968

Page

14

Kennebunk High Band Delivers Annual Assembly in Kennebunkport

Kennebunkport Consolidated School hosts Kennebunk High School Concert Band under Alexander Economos for a 40 minute program. Selections include Brahms third movement, Prokofiev The Train, and Hollywood Jubilee with Majorettes led by Sandra Dickinson. Five students returned from the All-State Festival: Patricia Duffill Theodore Steele Joy Taylor Filomena LaVopa Malcolm Perkins.

Kennebunk Kennebunk High School Kennebunkport Consolidated School Alexander Economos Kennebunkport Kenne Unk High School Prokofief Hollywood KHS Sandra Dickinson Caribou Patricia Duffill Theodore Steele Joy Taylor

Former Maryland governor to speak at St Josephs College

Theodore R. McKeldin will headline a talk at St Josephs College Standish on April 25. The appearance is sponsored by the college's cultural affairs committee and marks a notable visit by the former Maryland governor to the Roman Catholic women's college.

Associated Press Standish Maryland Theodore R. McKeldin St. Joseph's College Roman Catholic Women's College

Kennedy aide hints Curtis endorsement at press event

Bangor AP reports a Kennedy supporter indicating Gov Curtis will back Robert Kennedy at a forthcoming press conference. Richard Donahue, ex-aide to JFK, addressed about 80 Kennedy for President backers, comparing Kennedy's current campaign to 1960 and praising Kennedy's experience.

Bangor Robert Kennedy Curtis New York Democrat Richard Donahue John F. Kennedy Nahue John Kennedy Sen. Kennedy

Bath physician Morin dies at 87

AP reports Harry Franklin Morin M D a Bath physician surgeon died Tuesday in a local hospital at age 87. Funeral set for 2 p m Friday in Bath. Morin graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1904 and served on the staffs of Bath Memorial Hospital Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston and Brunswick Hospital.

Bath Harry Franklin Morin Morin Boston University School of Medicine Bath Memorial Hospital Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Brunswick Hospital

Viel Sentenced in York County Morals Case

William J. Viel of Dover New Hampshire was given a two to five year prison term by York County Superior Court after pleading guilty by information to a morals charge involving a 16 year old male at Old Orchard Beach on March 8.

Alfred William J. Viel Dover N. H York County Superior Court Old Orchard Beach

Edwards of England A Count of Kings and Their Numbers

A brief survey notes there have been eight English kings named Edward since the Norman Conquest and three Edward before that era.

Edwards

Chevalier begins farewell U.S. tour in New York

Maurice Chevalier, 79, says his United States tour will be his last. He plans to return to France and tour South America next July before retirement. Pope Paul VI selects Africans and a Vietnamese for Holy Thursday foot washing to highlight peace and race relations. Vittorio De Sica silent on reports of secret wedding to Maria Mercader-Forcada amid Milan visit.

New York Maurice Chevalier United States France South America Vatican City Paul VI Vatican Nigeria Vietnam Milan Italy Vittorio de Sica Maria Mercader-Forcada de Sica Fains

Holy Week Service Reached At Saco Church

The Maundy Thursday Holy Communion service at United Baptist Church in Saco starts at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Stanley A. Bennett will lead and preach "They laughed too soon!" The Right Hand of Christian Fellowship will be extended to a list of church members. The Senior Choir, directed by Lawrence Woodward, will sing "In Joseph's Lovely Garden" with organ by Mary M. Hill.

United Baptist Church Saco Stanley A. Bennett Christian Fellowship Carol A. Bedell David J. Bedell Debra FE. Bedell Stephen G. Bedell Darlene A. Harnden Shirley M. Jefferson Lin

Tiger the cat returns home after week away

West Kennebunk residents Rawlston Clark and family recovered their cat Tiger after a weeklong disappearance following a rabies clinic. The cat weighed 23 pounds before vanishing and lost four pounds during the search. Tiger appeared healthy, eating and sleeping after returning home around 9 30 p.m. Sunday. Nearby visitors Mr. and Mrs. David Bennett hosted relatives from Sudbury Massachusetts, while Easter vacation closings prompted area schools to adjourn Friday afternoon. Several local residents traveled to St John U S Virgin Islands for vacations and returned by plane.

Rawlston Clark West Kennebunk Tiger Park Street Clark David Bennett Sudbury Mass

St Margarets Sodality Meeting Postponed to April 18

Old Orchard Beach report notes St Margarets Ladies Sodality had scheduled Thursday April 11 meeting postponed for one week to April 18. Sodality will host York County Council of Catholic Women on Monday April 15 at 8 p.m. in Parish Hall. Dessert Bridge Club met at Mrs George Early's Fern Avenue home with High score by Mrs Early.

St. Margarets Ladies Sodality St. Margaret's Sodality York County Council of Catholic Women St. Margarets George Early Fern Avenue Early Samuel L. Browne

Regional Units Hold Meeting At Notre Dame Hospital

Sister Aube administrator of Notre Dame Hospital and Mrs. Albert V. Cote led a southern regional Maine Hospital Association Auxiliary meeting at Notre Dame Hospital yesterday. Maine Hospital Association Auxiliary VP Mrs. Robert H. Collins and auxiliary president Mrs. Harrison C. Lyseth spoke, with past president Mrs. Duncan McInnes also introduced. A hospital tour and luncheon followed, with remarks by Harold Applin. Hostesses were Miss Yvonne Bibeau and Mrs. Leo Taillon. Reports came from representatives of Maine Medical Center and regional hospitals including Webber, Falmouth, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Bridgton, Naples, Sanford, Bridgton Hospital, and Mercy Hospital affiliates.

Aube Notre Dame Hospital Albert V. Cote Maine Hospital Association Robert H. Collins Portland Harrison C. Lyseth Association Duncan McInnes Harold Applin Yvonne Bibeau Leo P. Taillon Bryce Milne Webber Hospital Herbert Holmer Jr Falmouth Robert Pretti I. L. Silvage Cape Elizabeth W. Parke Leslie Maine Medical Center Harold C. Hathaway Bridgton Augustus Bore Naples Bridgton Hospital George M Lord Lawrence C. Boston Sanford H. D. Goodall Hospital Frank Smith Westbrook Maine Association Hospital A. H. Langlois G. Hermann Derry Mercy Hospital

Woman Returns Home After Winter Visit

A woman returns to her Ocean Avenue residence after spending the winter in Framingham Massachusetts with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Lyman Abbott who accompanied her for a short visit.

Ocean Avenue Framingham Mass Lyman Abbott

Communion Service Announced at Biddeford United Baptist Church

A Maundy Thursday communion service will be held at 7 30 pm tomorrow night at Biddeford United Baptist Church. Pastor Rev Robert Cecire will deliver the message. The Senior choir will sing Alone with Adelpha Keen and Ronald Lefebvre in a duet. Holy Communion will be served by Rev Mr Cecire assisted by the church deacons.

Biddeford United Baptist Church Robert Cecire Adelpha ‘icKeen Ronald Lefebvre Mr. Cecire

County Realtors Name Members of Committees

KENNEBUNK The York County Board of Realtors met last night at Glen Mor Restaurant with 40 members and guests present. President Harold Sykes conducted the meeting naming Nicholas Scontras John Smith Chester Horne and Evan Smith as Realtor of the Year Committee. Realtor Week will be observed May 1925 and committee members named were John Smith Russell Durant Evan Smith and Emile Morin. Guests speakers were Robert Dyer and Roger Paquette of Central Maine Power Co on electric heat and Richard McMahon FHA Maine director on acquired property discrimination in housing and rental units. The next meeting will be at Biddeford Pool Community Club in May with Biddeford Savings Bank as host.

Kennebunk York County Board of Realtors Glen-Mor Harold Sykes Nicholas Scontras John Smith Chester Horne Evan Smith Russell Durant Emile Morin Robert Dyer Roger Paquette Central Maine Power Co Richard McMahon Federal Housing Administration Maine FHA Biddeford Pool Community Club Biddeford Savings Bank

Yost Earned Fame as Michigan Coach Known as Hurry Up

Fielding H. Yost, longtime Michigan football coach spanning more than 25 years, earned the nickname Hurry Up reflecting his rapid game strategy and leadership.

Fielding H. Yost University of Michigan

Pi Chapter Banquet Plans Highlight Founders Day Event

Pi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority completes plans for a Founders Day banquet on April 23 at the Holiday Inn Portland after a 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. social hour at Mrs. Victor Victor home in Saco. An officer installation will follow dinner. President Mrs. Paul Sheltra chaired the session and was named Girl of the Year. A notice from Xi Omicron Exemplar Chapter invited its April 27 Preferential Tea at Mrs. Phillip Scamman’s Cape Elizabeth home.

Pi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Victor Victor Elmwood Drive Saco Holiday Inn Portland Paul Sheltra

Banquet Planned by Fatima Circle for 10-Year Members

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella planned a banquet to honor 10-year members. A meeting at St. John's Hall Biddeford set Thursday April 18 at 6 30 for the event. Husbands will be guests and the Daughters of Isabella glee club will provide entertainment.

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella St. John’s Hall Adams Street Biddeford Daughters of Isabella Glee Club

Saco Grange advances two degrees in meet at Saco

Saco Grange held on North Street progressed two degrees with three candidates. The degree team included Master Kay Spear and Leslie Adams will lead next inspections on April 23 with a supper at 6 30 p m. A rehearsal is set for April 16 at 8 p m. A mystery prize was awarded to Mrs Gonneville.

Saco Grange North Street Saco Kay Spear Robert Spear Claire Scamman Thomas Vining Milton Randall Leland Scamman Edna Lane Phyllis Vining Ella Pelletier Pomona Rachel Smith Flora Arlene Gonneville Ceres Jeannete Lavigne Mary Dawson Leslie Adams Sacohall Pearl Grant Edna Graffam Gonneville

Bridge Club Meets At Briggs Home

Four tables of Duplicate Bridge were in play at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Briggs on Lawn Avenue. Players included Estella Aranovitch Eleanor Marshall Margaret Field Joan Mullen James Warren Patricia Adams Donald Briggs and others. Winners were Aranovitch and Marshall first Field and Mullen second Warren pair third and Adams with Briggs fourth. Master Points Thursday night at 7 30 Sea Stars will play at the Briggs home.

Old Orchard Beach Donald Briggs Lawn Avenue Estella Aranovitch Eleanor Marshall Margaret Field Joan Mullen James Warren Patricia Adams Jean Shaw Ruth Main Gertrude Leonard Herbert Bean Dorothy Sawyer Paul Hill Lottie Haas Avis Briggs Aranovitch Marshall Miss Field Mullen Warren

St Andre s May Ball Planning Meeting Held At Parish Hall

St Andre s Parents Friends and Teachers Association committee met to finalize details for the May Ball on May 4 at the parish hall. Dancing from 8 p m to midnight with Muriel s Orchestra providing music and a buffet lunch. Committee members include Lamontagne Cote Nadeau Paquet Neault and Gobeil among others.

St. Andre's Parents, Friends and Teacher Association Muriel Robert Lamontagne Leo Cote Richard Nadeau John Paquet Paul Neault George Neault Henry Gobeil Philip

Regent Millette Leads Meeting and Seminary Donation

Regent Mrs Berangere Millette conducted the meeting and a donation was voted to the Bishop McCarthy Seminary fund. During the social hour following the meeting refreshments were served.

Wells Church Easter Services Announced

Wells Congregational Church announces Easter services led by Rev. W Vin ton Murphy. An Easter sunrise service at Moody Beach is planned for 5, with backup in the Second Church if weather turns bad. A 6 a.m. Easter breakfast and a 10:30 a.m. worship with choir and an Easter message follow, with floral decorations by the memorial flower committee.

Wells W. Vinton Murphy Wells Congregational Church Moody Beach Junior High Charles F. MacDonald S Murphy

Knights Templar To Attend Easter Services in Kittery

St. Amand Commandery Knights Templar from Wells will join Easter Sunday services at Second Christian Congregational Church in Kittery. Led by Herbert Swett, they will assemble at Fraternal Hall at 8 40 a m and parade to the Keg for the 9 15 a m service. uniforms preferred for attendees.

Wells St. Amand Commandery Knights Templar Second Christian Congregational Church Kittery Herbert Swett

Kennebunk Democrats Fill Party Posts

A Kennebunk Democratic caucus at the Lower Village Fire Station elected officers with Shirley Gordon as chair and named a slate including Raymond Brown as vice chair and Anthony Natale as treasurer. Eight committeemen at large and several delegates to the May state convention were chosen, followed by a Q&A and plans to recruit canvass workers.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Lower Village Shirley Gordon Robin Day Hazel Jones Elizabeth Sweeney Helen O'Bleins

Salina driver flattens STOP sign after stop at Cloud and Broadway

Police believe the driver was disgusted with the intersection STOP sign at Cloud and Broadway in Salina. A witness saw a car stop then back up and ram the sign until it lay flattened, then the vehicle fled. The mangled car damaged nearby property and the street scene ended quickly.

Salina Kan Cloud and Broadway Ger Ald Dutis

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Feinberg Main Street Saco Valley Howe Armstrong THE Associated Press Saco Church Pool Road Thomas Fregeau Sheltra C. Dayton Benway Adrienne Heffernan Donald Lester Raymond Carlson Roland Rioux Mignonne Lamb Robert Bergeron Fatima Bridge Club Briggs St. Andre’s May Ball Wells Church Kennebunk Democrats Him Northeast Credit Congress St Portsmouth U. S Kennebunk Road Arundel Frankforts HAM Hunt’s Libby Rosedale Crisco Okg Vax Hood’s Woolworth Nic Pee Were
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