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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1969

Page

2

Deaths Philip Pelletier 21 in Biddeford hotel fire

Philip Pelletier aged 21 died Sunday morning in the Central Hotel fire in Biddeford. Born January 8 1948 in Fort Kent he was the son of Rosaire Pelletier and Velma Daigle Pelletier. He was a construction worker. Surviving are his father Rosaire Pelletier Biddeford and his mother Velma Pelletier Augusta two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. from Emond Funeral Home Biddeford with calling hours today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Philip Pelletier Central Biddeford Fort Kent Rosaire Velma Daigle) Pelletier Rosaire Pelletier Velma Pelletier Augusta Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Death of Ernest Roy 72 at Bath VA Center

Ernest Roy aged 72 died Sunday morning after a long illness at the Veterans Administration Center in Bath New York. His burial is planned in the local community today. A former U S Army career man he previously lived in Biddeford and Saco Born in Lester Quebec he was the son of O and Caroline Cobeil. He is survived by one sister Mrs Henry J Mondor of Saco and several nieces and nephews.

Ernest Roy Veterans Administration Center Bath N .Y U.S. Army Roy Biddeford Saco Lester Que Caroline Cobeil Henry J. Mondor

Hutchins R M dies in White Plains at 79

Melvin R Hutchins of Ross Road Kennebunk died this morning in White Plains New York He was born February 24 1890 in Saranac Lake New York He leaves a widow a son a daughter two stepdaughters and six grandchildren Funeral services are set for 2 PM Thursday at Kraft Memorial Home Fort Chester New York Interment in New York State The funeral home will be open for visiting hours tonight and tomorrow.

Kennebunk Melvin R. Hutchins Ross Road White Plains N.Y Saranac Lake William Phoebe Laramie Hutchins Caers and Joiners Associat of America AFL Charlotte Hutchins Ethel H. Hutchins Los Angeles Calif Joan Schmaling Byram, Conn Patricia Valhalla Kraft Memorial Home Fort Chester New York Funeral

Marie Roy 91 dies in Lewiston nursing home

Mrs Marie Talbot Roy 91 of Lewiston died in a local nursing home yesterday born Senne Nov 2 1878 daughter of Cleophas Talbot and Delima Blanchette She moved to Biddeford and later Lewiston had affiliations with St Josephs and St Croix churches Survivors include two sisters three stepdaughters and several nieces and nephews A service was held at St Peters and St Pauls Church with interment in Lewiston Fortin Funeral Home visitation hours were set today and tomorrow

Lewiston Marie Talbot Roy Senne Cleophas Delima Blanchette Talbot Biddeford Ycoonemaney St. Joseph's Church St. Croix Church John B. Joncas Camille Cateault Webster Mass Saco Old Orchard Beach St. Peter's St Paul's Church Fortin Funeral Home

Catholics Pay Respects to Miss Jessie Watson in Saco

Members of the Catholic Women's Club of Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco plan a 7:30 pm gathering at Cote Funeral Home to honor Miss Jessie Watson, a club member.

Catholic Women's Club Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Cote Funeral Home James St Jessie Watson

Funeral Services for Victor Bagley Sr in Saco

Funeral services for Victor Bagley Sr a Foley Avenue resident of Saco were held yesterday at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco Rev Paul K Weimer of First Parish Congregational Church UCC presided Interment was in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Katharine Hepburn and Barbra Streisand shared best actress honors while Cliff Robertson won best actor and Oliver was named best picture in Hollywood reports

Victor Bagley Sr Foley Av Saco Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Paul K. Weimer First Parish Congregational Church United Ae of Christ Laurel Hill Cemetery Hollywood Kathirine Hepburn Barbra Streisand Cliff Robertson Oliver

Funeral Directors and Mortuary Contacts in Saco Maine

Funeral service firms listed include Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street and Dennett & Craig at 365 Main Street. Emond's Funeral Home at 284 is also noted with Frank X. Emond and J. P Conroy. Philip H. Gross Sr. is identified as director.

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

Thanks for kindness after Frank Earl Walker’s death

The family of Frank Earl Walker expresses sincere gratitude to relatives neighbors and friends for cards flowers and sympathy during their recent bereavement Your kindness is deeply appreciated by the family.

Frank Earl Walker

Levi John Albert obituary in Saco Biddeford area

Levi John Albert, 66, of 81 Lincoln St., Saco, died yesterday in a Biddeford hospital. A carpenter by trade, he was born May 22 1902 in Winn, World War I veteran. Surviving: widow Evelyn Gordon Albert. daughters Lorraine Lambert and Sharon Cousins. sons Richard and Dana. sisters Helen Nadeau and Mary Cutliffe. brother Alfred Albert. 13 grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. tomorrow at Shumway Funeral Home and Woodlawn Cemetery interment. Biddeford home from 7 to 9 tonight.

Levi John Albert Lincoln St Saco Biddeford Winn Xiset Albert Evelyn Gordon Albert Lorraine Lambert Sharon Cousins Old Town Richard Dana Helen Nadeau Guilford Mary Cutliffe Syracuse N.Y Alfred Albert Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Woodlawn

Funeral services for John M. Murphy in Biddeford

Funeral services for John M. Murphy of Central Hotel Biddeford were held at St Marys Church Biddeford with Rev Cornelius Enlirght officiating. Singing by William Cleary and Louise Welch. Interment in St Marys Cemetery. Bearers: Richard Murphy Arthur Cadornette Stephen Murphy Fred Allen.

John M. Murphy Central Hotel Main Street Biddeford St. Mary's Church Cornelius J. Enlright William Cleary Louise Welch St. Mary's Cemetery Lawrence DeBlois

Local Personal Notices From Biddeford And Saco

Victor DesChaine of 61 Adams Street Biddeford returned home this week after spending the winter in St Petersburg Florida. Arthur Clegg of 108 Temple Street Saco is a medical patient at Veterans Administration Hospital Manchester New Hampshire.

Victor DesChaine Adams St Biddeford St. Petersburg Fla Arthur Clegg Temple St Saco Veterans Administration Hospital Manchester N.H

Local Auxiliary Socials In Biddeford And Surrounding Areas

Members of Luke E Hart Council and Biddeford Auxiliary schedule social events. The York County Salon 598 meets at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Girard’s home in Old Orchard Beach. Biddeford VFW Post members meet at 7 30 tonight at Assumption Hall. Boy Scout Troop 308 Auxiliary plans a 7 30 gathering at Mrs. Loranger’s home in Biddeford.

Luke E. Hart York County Robert L. Girard Fern Park Ave Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Assumption Hall Thornton Street St. Joseph's Parish Pauline Loranger Taylor St

Benjamin R. Adams Funeral Services in Saco

Funeral services for Benjamin R. Adams age unknown were held yesterday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco. Rev. Herman Noyes officiated. Interment in Phillips Family Cemetery near Saco. Bearers listed. Maine National Guard firing squad from 133rd Engineering Battalion presented the flag to the widow.

Benjamin R. Adams Bradley St Saco Dennett Donald Blanchette Gordon Flood Andre Jacques Stephen Leskowski Antonio Marchand Richard Morin Joseph Powers Stanley Stearns Raymond Bennett Arnold Ballard

Obituary notices from Biddeford parish and local kin

Prayers were said for Lisa Ann Cote at Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford where interment followed in Joseph's Cemetery. The newborn daughter of Leo J R and Simonne Langevin Cote died at a Biddeford hospital survived by parents, sister Nancy and brothers David and John, plus maternal grandmother Mrs Theode Langevin and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Cote. Funeral services for Adolphe A Morel of 66 Green Street Biddeford were at St Joseph's Church with a solemn high mass conducted by Rev J Valliere Augusta Rev Albert Freddeste and Rev Roger Leroux. Interment was in St Joseph's Cemetery with prayers. bearers listed as A J Miller Sr James McGrath Albert Daigle Gerald Sevigny Charles Pinette and Robert R Cove.

Roland J. Sirois St. Andre's Biddeford Lisa Ann Cote Bolduc Funeral Alfred St At Joseph's Cemetery Bidde Leo JR Simonne Langevin Cote Granite St Adolphe A. Morel Green St St. Joseph's Church Jean Joseph Valliere Augusta Albert Fredette Ottawa Canada Roger Leroux Diana Rousselle St. Theresa St. Joseph's Cemetery Fredette Father Leroux A. J. Miller Sr James McGrath Albert Daigle Gerald Sevigny Charles Pinette Robert R. Cove

Funeral services for George Gamache at St. Andre's Church

Funeral services for George Gamache of the Central Hotel Biddeford were conducted this morning at St. Andre's Church with Rev. Roland Sirois presiding. The choir sang while Mrs. Laura Proulx played the organ. Graveside prayers followed at St. Joseph's Cemetery as bearers William Bisson, Henri Beurene, Edgar Cabana and Josephat Tardif carried the casket.

George Gamache Central Hotel Biddeford St. Andre’s Church Roland Sirois Laura Proulx St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Sirois William Bisson Henri Beurene Edgar Cabana Josephat Tardif

Funeral services for Jean Paul Cote at St Andre's Biddeford

Funeral services held this morning for Jean Paul Cote of Central at St. Andre's Church Biddeford. Rev Roland Sirois officiated the requiem high mass with Mrs Laura Proulx as choir director and organist. Burial in St Theresa Section of St Joseph's Cemetery with graveside prayers by Father Sirois. Bearers named Romeo Binette Paul Binette Raymond Verrier Lucien Poirier Richard Martin Edouard Provencher Robert Warner Romeo Danis. Chicago AP gunman surrenders after killing two police officers and wounding four others in a six hour gun battle using rifle fire grenades and homemade bombs.

Jean Paul Cote Central Hotel Main Street Biddeford St. Andre's Church Roland Sirois Aoty Laura Proulx St. Theresa St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Sirois Romeo Binette Paul Binette Raymond Verrier Lucien Poirier Chicago

Portland Weather Forecast Tidings Cloudy Nights

Portland forecast says cloudy and mild today with low 30s. Wednesday remains overcast and mild, with similar temperatures throughout the day.

Portland

Congregation Book Study and Sunbeams Meeting Schedule

A Congregation Book Study will be held at 8 p m Tuesday in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 107 Main St. A Sunbeams girls ages 6 10 meet Tuesday at 3 30 p m in the Salvation Army hall 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach.

Kingdom Hall of Johol ’S Witnesses Main St Aco the Sunbeams Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Boston Nantucket Worcester Rhode Island Providence Connecticut Hartford New Hampshire Concord Lebanon Portsmouth Mt. Washington Ormont Burlington Montpelier Ewport Maine Caribou Ladies Home League Fastport Greenville Old Town Union Ave Old Orchard Portland Beach Rumford Montreal Wells

Coming Events Announced By Beach Auxiliary

OLD ORCHARD BEACH C. Fayette Staples Unit American Legion Auxiliary held a regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Rose Fournier. Twelve members attended as officers noted secretary and treasurer reports. Girls are sponsored to Girls State by local groups. Poppy sale planned for May with May 24 tentative. A May 1 Past Presidents and Past Commanders Night plus 50th birthday celebration of the Legion will be combined. Donations totaled 10 to Salvation Army, 8 to Heart Fund, and gifts for officials for the State Convention in June. Next meeting set for May 12. A housewarming for Mrs. Fournier accompanied the gathering.

Old Orchard Beach C. Fayette The Legion Shirley Doe Ford Committee of Arrangements Florence Lewis Owen Davis Sace Priscilla McSweeney Viola Girard Isabella St. Ours Catherine Murphy Salvation Army Heart Fund First District Madawaska Catherine Lemire

Grass Fires Keep Saco Firemen Busy

The Saco fire department battled a flurry of grass fires across two hours on Monday afternoon. One three acre blaze on Jenkins Road damaged land owned by Gerard Guillereault, a shed on James Street burned slightly, another James Street burn covered railroad land with no major damage, and a small Beach Street fire was started by children with matches. Fire crews also aided Biddeford firefighters at an apartment fire on Main Street.

Saco Gerard Guillereault Jenkins Road James St Arthur Lewis James Street Boston and Maine Railroad Beach St Arena Biddeford Main Street

Arthritis Fund Drive Names Co-Chairs and Ward Captains

Mrs Samuel Osher Biddeford general chairman announced co chairs for the Arthritis Fund Campaign. Mrs Cory Viger Orchard St Biddeford and Mrs Wallace W Robinson Hotel Thacher Biddeford will lead the drive on May 4. Hotel Thacher serves as Biddeford headquarters. Ward captains named: Ward 1 Mrs Malcolm E Parsons Biddeford Pool Ward 2 Mrs Nicholas Purro 200 Pool St Ward 3 Mrs Andre Fortier 200 Granite St Ward 5 Mrs Marcel Houle 34 Union St Ward 6 Mrs Oscar Perreault 30 South St Ward 7 Mrs William H Stone 24 Orchard. Ward 4 captain to be named later.

Samuel Osher Biddeford Arthritis Fund Campaign Cory . Viger Orchard St Iddeford Wallace W Robinson Nicholas Purro Pool St Andre P. Fortier Granite St Marcel P. Houle Union St Oscar Perreault South St William H. Stone Orchard

Stock market opens with small gains on light activity

NEW YORK AP The stock market opened slightly higher with gains led by some issuers and small losses by others. The Associated Press average of 60 stocks was unchanged at 334.8 as prices on the American Stock Exchange showed mixed results with several names slipping and a few edging up. The scene was tempered by mixed early readings and a subdued tone as traders weighed early moves.

New York Benguet Interpace Corp Ipueen Telephone & Telegraph American Cyanamid Associated Press American Stock Exchange Alamera and Gale Industries Genisco GTI Corp International Kin-Ark

Wells OBS Chapter Marks Special Night

Wells OBS Chapter observed an Obligation Night during its April meeting at Highpine Masonic Hall Wells. The program directed by Worthy Matron Mrs Violet Rand and Worthy Patron Raymond Rand included a Landmarks reading by Arthur Sawyer a lecture by Mrs Margaret Ducharme a Star Points ceremony and the renewal of obligations led by Raymond Rand. Notables present included Mrs Wheat Nickerson grand representative in Maine for Vermont and Mrs Elizabeth Coleman past matron of Beacon Light Chapter North Berwick. The meeting appointed an investigating committee Rol an H Joy and past matrons Nickerson and Elsie Mathews and voted delegates to Grand Chapter CES in Portland. Also noted was Miss Elizabeth Bragdon homebound with a broken arm. Invitations were issued for several upcoming events ahead of the Grand Chapter CES in Portland and a second annual Masonic parade in Sanford. Refreshments followed the meeting chaired by Mrs Burton Dodge and committee. Next meeting May 9 will feature Rainbow DeMolay ceremony and Mother’s Day honors.

Wells Priscilla Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road Violet Rand Raymond W. Rand Arthur G. Sawyer Margaret Ducharme Five Star Points Patton Rand Wheat Nickerson Maine Vermont Elizabeth Coleman Beacon Light North Berwick Roland H. Joy Nickerson Elsie Mathews Grand Chapter CES Portland Elizabeth Bragdon Clover Sanford Ruth Annette Saco Marion Johnson Piscataqua Kittery Mount Olivet Lewiston Burton Dodge Bradford Order of DeMolay Masonic Hall Stephen Zafirson Spiros Draggins Cochairmen Peter Mark Audie Robert Maynard Kurt Wolfahrt Stanley Knox Snedes Zafirson Harry Smith Arthur Rumery William Kimble John Knox

Honor Roll Announced At Thornton Academy

Thornton Academy in Saco released the honor roll for the third ranking period listing seniors and juniors with first second and third honors. Among seniors named are Kathleen Andrews Diane Bergeron Barbara Boutet Jill Chadbourne Adrien Dutremble Deborah Frappier Roland Gagnon Jane Kimball Jeanne LeClaire Andrea Levesque Richard McLoy Jeanne Moore Harry Nielsen Alan Polackwich Linda Sammat Veretta Tsomides Martha Worcester. Juniors earning second honors include Kevin Savage Karen Truman Elizabeth Compagna with third honors Kathy Gorman Kathleen O Neil Roy Pelletier Joleen Philbrick Leslie Tripp. Sophomores with second honors are none while first honors include Robert Compagna. Freshmen data shows second honors Michael Strout and third honors Deborah Bean Diane Corriveau Sandra LaChance Deborah McNabb Margaret O Neil Pamela Smith Jonathan Staples Wendy Weiler.

Thornton Academy Saco David Tito Kathleen Andrews Diane Bergeron Barbara Boutet Jill Chadbourne Adrien Dutremble Deborah Frappier Roland Gagnon Jane Kimball Jeanne LeClaire Andrea Levesque Richard McLoy Jeanne Moore Harry Nielson Alan Polackwich Linda Scammon Venetta Tsomides Martha Worcester Sandra LaChance Deborah McNabb Margaret O'Neil Pamela Smith Jonathan Staples Wendy Weiler

Woods Fire Quelled On Evanthia Drive

Biddeford firefighters responded to a call on Evanthia Drive reporting woods on fire. Engine 6 and booster were used. Indian tanks crews entered and contained the blaze in about five minutes. About 100 square yards burned before hoses soaked the area to ensure all embers were extinguished.

Biddeford Evanthia Drive

Unemployment Figures Released by Biddeford Commission

Francis Coughlin of the Biddeford Employment Commission reports last week 641 people were out of work, compared with 390 a year earlier. The week before last unemployment rose to 771, with a prior figure of 33. Boston AP notes NBC veteran Dave Garroway will host a new 90 minute daytime talk show on WNAC-TV starting April 28.

Francis Coughlin Biddeford Boston Dave Garroway NBC Wnac-Tv Garroway ABC Nightlife

When to Say No Says Boyle in New York Notebook

Hal Boyle offers witty examples of invitations that lead to trouble and urges readers to resist temptation. He presents humorous scenarios about lending money, gambling, charity scams, feeding stray cats, long distance calls, gas usage, workplace resignations, and risky affairs to illustrate risk, self discipline, and practical caution.

Hal Boyle NEW York

Budget Bureau Outlines Hard Choices in New Welfare Plan

The Budget Bureau described a $730 million shift in Nixon era plans, aiming to tighten priorities and boost aid for the poor with a 10 percent rise in welfare spending next year, while noting removal of a dependent children grant freeze and emphasizing reforms across federal programs.

Nixon Budget Bureau Johnson

Xi Omicron Founder's Day Banquet Notes Founders Day

CAPE ELIZABETH A discussion of Xi Omicron Founder’s Day Banquet occurred at Xi Omicron Exemplar Chapter Beta Sigma Phi meeting at Mrs Philip Scamman’s home. Banquet date is April 28 with location TBA. Ritual of Jewels set for May 12 at Moody home for officer installation. Girl of the Year named Mrs George Ange. Refreshments after meeting. Attendees included Mrs Paul Reay Mrs Richard Sawtelle Mrs Bernard Kirby Mrs Thomas Daly and Mrs Helen E Stansberry.

Cape Elizabeth Xi Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Philip Scamman Edward Abbott Moody George Ange Paul Reay Richard Sawtelle Bernard Kirby Thomas Daly Helen E. Stansberry

Saco Seeks Five More Fire Department Call Men

The Saco Fire Department seeks additional call men to reach full staffing. Chief Arthur Oldread said applicants aged 21 to 45 in good physical condition may pick up applications at the station. Must reside within reasonable distance. The department is about five short.

Saco Arthur Oldread Oldread

Nixon urges Social Security boost and broad spending cuts

Nixon outlined a plan to cut $4 billion across agencies while proposing a 7 percent rise in Social Security benefits. He urged easing retirement tests to allow retirees to earn outside income without losing benefits, and cited reductions from Johnson era missile and defense programs as part of the budget changes. The Justice Department budget was increased by $16 million as part of the adjustments.

Nam Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson Congress Nixon Justice Department

Local Reporter Moves Here With Family for New Assignment

A journalist relocates with his wife and children to begin a fresh posting. The move signals a shift in coverage focus and ties to the community as the household settles into the area.

Head Start Centers Planned Across Maine Towns

The program will operate at no charge with centers in South Berwick North Berwick Lebanon Sanford Limerick Cornish Parsonsfield Buxton Alfred and a site in the Kittery area. Administrative roles include project director registered nurse social worker and three coordinators. Applications are being accepted at the agency office with a deadline in late April.

Savage South Berwick North Berwick Lebanon Sanford Limerick Cornish Parsonsfield Buxton Alfred Qpaamares Kittery

Three News At A Glance From The Associated Press

A roundup of AP briefs covers Nixon domestic program talks divided on cigarette advertising scrutiny, Supreme Court antismoking power, Sirhan Sirhan’s Kennedy murder trial, Wilson's austerity budget, ABM defense debates, and Saigon battlefield strains. Also noted are Sparta's ancient conscription, North Carolina textile wage issues, and Monaco's small size.

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