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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1969

Page

2

Death of Adolphe Morel at 56 in Biddeford

Adolphe A. Morel 56 of 66 Green Street Biddeford died in a local hospital early Sunday after a brief illness. Born in Asbestos Quebec April 6 1913 he was a son of Este and Clara Moriel. He worked at New England Division Movement Corp Saco Lowell Shops. Survived by widow Doria Leroux Morel a daughter Rachel Reay a son Michael Morel a brother Oliva Mor el and two sisters Mrs Leo Cote and Mrs Raymond Rheaume all of Biddeford three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St Joseph Church Biddeford tomorrow at 9 a.m. Friends may call Emond Funeral Home today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Adolphe A. Morel Green St Biddeford Asbestos P. Q Evariste Clara Brouillard Morel Canada New England Division Movement Corp Saco-Lowell Doria Leroux Morel Richard Rachel) Reay Michael Morel Hills Beach Oliva Morel Leo Laurence) Cote Raymond Jeanne) Rheaume St. Joseph's Church A.m Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Mrs Minnie Barker Temple Community Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs Minnie S Barker 9 of Temple died Saturday night in a Farmington hospital after a brief illness. Born Phillips March 18 1879 she was daughter of La Forest and Veltora Smith. She married Dana H Barker April 30 1896 in New Vineyard he died three years ago. She lived in Temple many years and belonged to Temple Grange and Temple Congregational Church. Survived by a daughter Mrs Florence Blodgett of Temple four sons Lawrence and Paul both of Temple Harold of Kennebunk and Bernard of New Jersey 15 grandchildren 40 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Funeral services set for tomorrow at Adams Funeral Home Court St Farmington Rev William Carter officiating interment in Scales Cemetery Temple.

Temple Minnie S. Barker Farmington Phillips la Forest Veltora (Billington) Smith Dana H. Barker New Vineyard Temle Lawrence Anl Harold Kennebunk Bernard New Jersey Adams Funeral Home Court St William Carter Scales Cemetery

Miss Jessie Watson Dies in Saco Community Member

Miss Jessie M. Watson of 6 Promenade Sales born August 10, 1916 in Saco, daughter of John and Jessie Watson. She worked 25 years in the inspection departments at Saco Lowell Shops and related plants. Survived by sister Elcye Twome and nephews John and Richard Twomey. Funeral Wednesday at Most Holy Trinity Church. Friends may call Cote Funeral Home tonight 7–9 and tomorrow 2–4 and 7–9.

Jessie M. Watson Promenade Sales Saco John Jessie (Reilly) Watson Most Holy Trinity Church Catholic Women's Club Saco Lowell Biddeford New and Division Movement Corp Brendan V Elcye) Twome John Twomey Richard Twomey Bangor Cote Funeral Home James St. Laco

Three injured in Biddeford Saco two car crash

State police said three people were treated at Biddeford hospital for observation after a two car crash on Ute 1 in Saco Saturday night. Kathy McDonald 16 of Saco and Theodore F Thompson 69 and his wife 69 of Old Orchard Beach were admitted for observation. Turgeon 18 of Biddeford drove a Turgeon vehicle that collided with Trompson's car on Cascade Road. Damages exceeded 1000 dollars.

Biddeford Stal Saco Kathy McDonald Theodore F. Thompson Old Orchard Beach Tromspon

Driver Hospitalized After Cars Collide

OLD ORCHARD BEACH Police report two cars driven by Darline Nadeau 22 of South Portland and John Klein of Portland collided on East Grand Avenue near Ladd Avenue this morning. Nadeau glanced at the dashboard and crossed the center line causing the crash. Klein was taken to Biddeford hospital for observation. No damage estimate is available.

Old Orchard Beach Darline Nadeau Portland John Klein East Grand Avenue Ladd Avenue

Funeral Directors in Saco Offer Local Services

Funeral homes in Saco Maine listed with addresses and directors. Shumway at 35 Spring Street phone 284 5611 Philip H Gross Sr. Dennett & Craig at 365 Main Street Emond's Funeral Home with J P Conroy connected to the firm.

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

Funeral Services for John E Courtois in Saco

Funeral services were held for John E Courtois of Freeport New York formerly Biddeford at Most Holy Trinity Church Saco this morning. A requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev James Daly with organist Louise Welch and Mollie Welch. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Father Daly Bearers were Stanley Wentworth Constant Binette Leo Courtois Jr and Raymond Beaudette.

John E. Courtois Freeport S.1 N.Y Biddeford Most Holy Trinity Church Saco James Daly Louise Welch Mollie Welch St. Mary's Cemetery Father Daly Stanley Wentworth Constant Binette Leo Courtois Jr Raymond Beaudette

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Al ma Ledoux of Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs Alma Ledoux of 137 May Street Biddeford were held at St Josephs Church with Rev Valmont Gilbert officiating. Deacon Rev Sylvia Levesque and subdeacon Rev Lucien Carrier assisted. Choir sang with Diana Rousselle. Graveside prayers by Father Levesque at St Josephs Cemetery. Bearers included Raymond Soucy Leo Paul Menard Andre Lefebvre Paul Dubois Roland Provencher and Philip Hebert.

Alma Ledoux Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Valmont Gilbert Sylvia Levesque Lucien Carrier Diana Rousselle St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Levesoue Raymond Soucy Leo Paul Menard Andre Lefebvre Paul Dubois Roland Provencher Philip Hebert

Funeral services for Joseph Higginbottom in Biddeford

Funeral services for Joseph Higginbottom of 133 Hill Street Biddeford were held Saturday morning at Christ Episcopal Church with Rev. Gerald E. Burtt officiating. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery, prayers led at the graveside by Father Burtt. Bearers included John Cowgill Henry Cowgill David Metcalf and Robert Berthiaume.

Joseph Higginbottom Hill St Bidd Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford Gerald E. Burtt Woodlawn Cemetery Father Burtt John and Henry Cowgill David Metcalf Robert Berthiaume

Stubborn Fire Keeps Firemen Busy In Arundel

Biddeford firefighters answered a call from Arundel last night to a one story wooden house on Route 1-A that caught fire. The blaze appeared under control when Biddeford units returned to their station, then a midnight alert reported renewed flames. Arundel crews requested help again, but upon return Biddeford said the fire could not restart.

Biddeford Arundel

Cub Pack 309 Plans Dance On Patriots Day

Biddeford Cub Scout Pack 309 members meet at Charles Le Blancs home to finalize an April 19 benefit dance at K of C Hall and a father son trip to Fenway Park June 15. Muriels Orchestra will provide music. Denmaster Albert Garrier says Webelos will visit Rousseau's Nature House in Eliot. Plans also set for April 20 pack meeting at 6 30 p m with charter presentation. A decoration crew gathers 2 p m Saturday and cleanup at 1 p m Sunday.

Biddeford Lake FE Hart Council Knights of Columbus Charles LeBlanc Pike St K. of C Fenway Park Webelos Albert Garrier Rousseau Nature House Eliot

Nixon Presses Limits on FCC and Tax Reform Proposals

The President urged renewed limits on the Federal Communications Commission to block cigarette ads on radio and TV while pushing stiffer health warnings on packages. House committees plan hearings on bank conglomerates and tax reform as senior officials promise recommendations by April 22.

Federal Communications Commission House Banking Committee House Ways and Means Committee Nixon

Congress Returns to Budget Battle After Extended Vacation

Washington AP reports Congress resumes session with the presidents budget cut proposals ready for review as lawmakers plan to accelerate the legislative pace.

Washington Congress

Personal notices from Biddeford and Portland

Edmond Pare of 5 Graham Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center Portland Mrs Lucy Soucy of 11 Cutts Michael D Lauzon son of Mrs Joyce Lauzon 299 West Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital Miss Dorothy Dean and Miss Roy of Biddeford are attending the spring gift show in New York City They will also visit in Washington DC and Virginia

Edmond Pare Graham St Biddeford Maine Medical Center Portland Lucy Soucy Cutts St Michael D. Lauzon Joyce Lauzon West St Webber Hospital Dorothy Dean Roy New York City Washington, D. C Virginia

Biddeford Scout Meeting and Saco Committee Session

Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 308 sponsored by St. Joseph's Parish will meet at 7 30 p m tomorrow at Mrs Ruby Char an 192 Bradbury St Biddeford Saco Democratic City Committee members will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday at G A R Hall Cutts Avenue Saco

Biddeford St. Joseph's Parish Ruby Charan Bradbury St Saco Democratic City Committee G.A.R Hall Cutts Avenue

Community church events and regional temperatures listed

Public baked bean supper sponsored by South Biddeford United Methodist Church Guild set for Saturday 5 to 7 pm at Hall Pool Road Biddeford. Saco Extension meets tomorrow at 10 am at GAR Hall Cutts Avenue Saco. Guild hosts a meeting with Goren's Society of Christian Service of Foss Street United Methodist Church Biddeford at 8 pm Wednesday Hall Pool Road Biddeford. Owen-Davis Post American Legion meets tomorrow at 8 at the Post home Beach Street Saco. refreshments served. Weather table lists temperatures for Boston Siloam Bedford Nantucket Worcester Providence Hartford Lebanon Portsmouth Mt Montpelier Newport Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Portland Rumford Montreal with assorted readings.

South Biddeford Owen - Davis Post American Legion Post Home Beach Street Saco

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary to Elect Officers

Massachusetts members of the Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary meet tonight at 7:30 at Assam Hall Thornton Street Biddeford for nomination and election of officers.

Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Assum Hall Thornton Street B ‘Ord

Camp Ellis Betterment Meeting Discussed Sign Project

Camp Ellis Ferry Beach Betterment Association met Sunday April 13 at 7 30 p m at the Camp Ellis Volunteer Fire Department with about 35 residents present. President Harry Emerson opened reports from secretary Ann Caron and treasurer Mike Dineen followed by committee chairmen Paul Boutet Fred McDonald and George Norwood answers questions. New business included a proposal to erect a sign designating the Camp Ellis Beach and Ferry Beach areas. Next meeting was set for April 27.

Camp Ellis Ferry Beach Harry Emerson Ann Caron Mike Dineen Ing Paul Boutet Fred McDonald George Norwood Emerson Camp Ellis Beach

Portland Weather Outlook Tonight to Tuesday

Fair and cool tonight with lows in the 30s in Portland. Tuesday brings increasing clouds and a slightly cooler south portion.

Portland

Church Notes Sunbeams Meeting Time and Place

A church notes item announces a book study at 8 pm Tuesday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses located at 107 Main St. A Sunbeams meeting for girls aged 6 to 10 is set for Tuesday at 3 30 pm in the Salvation Army hall at 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach.

Kingdom Hall of Joho S Witnesses Main St the Sunbeams Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach

Rail strike averted with 18 month pact at full gospel church

Wells Washington AP report notes the rail industry and the railroad signalmen's union agreed to an 18 month contract after negotiations that avoided a nationwide rail stoppage set to begin today. A meeting scheduled for 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel Church Routee A off Route 109 aimed to review terms and next steps.

Full Gospel Routee A Wells Washington

Fog and Cloud Height Difference Explained

A fog is a cloud that forms at ground level while a cloud forms aloft in the sky. The distinction lies in height with fog hugging the earth and clouds suspended above, creating misty ground cover versus aerial formations.

Earth

Clue Immunoglobulin Link to Tumor Described by Doctors

Article notes antibody or immunoglobulin produced in a patient with myeloma and lists researchers including Dr. Bruce A. Cumingham, Dr. Myron J. Waxdal, Einer Gall, Paul D. Gottlieb, Urs Rutishauser, and Dr. William H. Konigsberg now of Yale. It also mentions unusually large grizzly bears measured from nose to tail.

Edelman Bruce A. Curniham Myron J. Waxdal Einer Gall Paul D. Gottlieb Urs Rutishauser William H. Konigsberg Yale University

Five Die as Albanian Family Funeral Arrangements Set

Five members of a family in Albania die with several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the Emendral Home, 72 Hill St., Biddeford. Friends may call tomorrow at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Albania Emendral Hill St Biddeford

On The House On The House UP News

A hardware dealer praises practical experience guiding buyers amid a flood of brands and options in home repair. The piece notes many customers, including women, seek advice. weekday shopping allows dealers time to explain, making stores that offer more than sales worth treasuring.

Shore Birds and Houston Shipping Tonnage Highlighted

Shore birds share a long bill and long legs with specialized feet. The article notes Houston, Texas handles a shipping tonnage exceeded only by New York and New Orleans, reflecting its significant maritime activity.

Houston, Tex New York New Orleans

Middle East peace hopes hinge on Jordan and UN talks

In a televised interview King Hussein urged expulsion of belligerent forces from Jordan as Big Four UN talks loom as a last chance for peace. He warned the Middle East could become dangerous without quick action. Reported hostilities on the Suez Canal and Jordan River fronts continued with artillery duels and Israeli air activity. A Jordanian spokesman cited Israeli attacks on Karameh and overall higher casualties, while Israel noted minor losses along the canal. An Israeli court ruled guerrilla fighters cannot be POWs under the Geneva Convention.

Suez Canal Gulf of Aqaba Eban Hussein Jordan United Nations Middle East NBC Meet the Press Isiael Hussein will be guest of honor ie + oe ' + phatoy vent.retary U Thant U.N Suez Jordan River Jerusalem Joran River Israel Tel Aviv

Accident at Saco traffic light injures two drivers

Saco police report a car driven by Joseph G. Wilson 42 of West Scarborough stopped for traffic on Main Street Sunday and was rear ended by a vehicle operated by Laur ent D. Giguere 19 of 321 Pool Road Biddeford. Damage to Wilson’s car listed at 100 dollars and to the Giguere vehicle at 150 dollars.

Saco Joseph G. Wilson West Scarborough Main Street Laurent D. Gi Pool Road Biddeford

Grass Fire Reported on Scammon Street

Saco firemen responded to a grass fire on Scammon Street this morning. No damage was reported and the blaze was contained to a small area. Fire crews noted the citrus fruit Sat suma orange can endure low temperatures and may be grown farther north.

Satsuma

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