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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1968
Page
2
The group known as Troop 333 plans to establish headquarters in the Moody Post Office area along US Route 1. Officials seek donations of materials and cement and ask the public for help furnishing the meeting place. A lighting fixture and a sign naming the building as Troop 333 headquarters are among immediate projects.
Wells DeMolay youth candidate for degree is noted as a prior master at Highpine Chapter and active in civic service. He is accepted into the New Hampshire DeMolay Priory and will join the Maine State Priory when jurisdiction aligns. A junior at Wells High School he also serves as state DeMolay concorn for the Southern Jurisdiction.
Michael L. Beaulieu of Saco Maine has earned Dean's List honors for the second term at the New Institute of Anatomy in Boston. The two year funeral service program requires a B average and focuses on embalming and related studies.
London Bridge is being dismantled by the London City Corporation for safe transport to the United States. The 1 9th century granite span will be shipped later this year and reerected for about 240000 dollars, after workmen number and package each piece.
In Calcutta a thief looted 730 sterling notes from a butcher, then used the money to buy food and share the tale with close friends, who teased him as a rich man.
Funeral service listing includes Shumway Funeral Service at 2 Spring Street Saco. Philip H. Gross Sr. Director. Dennett and Craig at 3 Main Street Saco. Maine dial 282-0562. Emond's Funeral Home at 24 511 Frank X. Emond. P. Conroy.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Wormwood aged 45 were held at St Marys Church in Biddeford this morning. A requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev Maurice Goan with music by William Cleary and organist Louise Welch. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery with grave side prayers by Father Goan. Bearers were Anlo Veniresca Joan Sullivan Norman Taylor and Louis Ventresca.
Graveside prayers were recited by Con Rad Nolette a member of the Merton Ira Staples Post AMVETS Biddeford. A firing squad from Pease Air Force Base Newington NH participated in the ceremony.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. O0 tide Roberge of 15 Hill Street Biddeford read from St Andre’s church. Roland Sirois led singing with Mrs. Laura Proulx as organist. Members of Ste Anne’s Sodality attended. Interment followed at St. Joseph’s Cemetery Biddeford with Father Siroisee offering prayers. Bearers included grandchildren Donald Camire Dennis Lacrox Stephen Mulderig and others.
A meeting sponsored by the York County region and the Maine Municipal Association will examine county procedures. York County registrars voters town and city clerks and boards of registration are invited. Election officials ward clerks and election clerks should attend. Co chairmen are Arthur C Moulton and James B Macintyre. Also participating will be John any executive secretary MMA.
Daniel Bastarache was named den chief of Biddeford Cub Scout Neighborhood Den 348 at a group meeting held at Tighe-Beara doin-Farley American Legion Post Elm Street Biddeford. Guests included Pine Tree Council scout executive and local officials as part of an awards presentation Rene Bastarache received gold and silver arrows Kenneth Moody earned the denner badge. A skit was directed by Theresa Bastarache and slides on advancement and Webelos were shown.
Miss Margaret Morris of 464 Ferry Road Saco is a patient at Webber Hospital Saco. She and another person were in Boston yesterday on a business trip.
Members of the E and L sponsor group will host a refreshments meeting Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. A Third Order of St. Francis meeting is scheduled Thursday at 7 30 pm at St. Francis College on Pool Road.
Weekly church schedule at Main Street UCHURCH NOZES includes services at 7 50 p m and 8 35 p m A Royal Rangers and Missionettes event is planned Friday at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach Pioneer Girls meet Friday at 6 39 p m Ly man Baptist Church Good A Ladies meeting at 12 a m in the parsonage United Church of Christ LSAA en s Fellowship and Men s Club Biddeford fundraising bake sale Saturday from 5 30 to 7 p m
AMVETS officers were elected at a Saco post meeting. Cmdr Donald Linscott Jr and Third Vice Cmdr Arthur McKee were named, with Donald Lindscot as Judge Advocate and Harold Strout as installation commander. A new member Elroy W. Lasky joined the post. Installation set for May 31 at the Post Home and Memorial Car Parade planned for April 24 at 8 p.m.
A two car collision on US Route 1 Elm Street Biddeford left Kennebunk resident Jean F Labbe 19 with possible minor injuries and Frank Almatto 67 of Leonia New Jersey reported attempting a left turn as his vehicle sustained left rear fender damage Detailing officer Adelbert Ralph piddeford police
Biddeford firefighters made a needless run yesterday afternoon to Pool Road. A grass and brush fire caused the still alarm. Earlier, an overflowing oil burner at 17 Spruce Street triggered a telephone alarm. The three story wooden structure involved remains unclear.
Saco library closes all day tomorrow for Patriot's Day observance amid National Library Week. From April 22 to 26 patrons may return overdue books with no fines. Barbara, the librarian, hopes many volumes will be returned at Dyer Library in Saco.
The Pythian Sisters outline a banquet event with plans to be announced. Mrs Eva Roberge is reported, awards go to Mrs Louise Loughery and Mrs Norman Berry, with Maude Brown and another member serving.
The Saco Jaycee Wives gathered last night at Mrs. A Raymond Gannon’s Ferry Road home. President Mrs. Arthur Huot led the session and State Director Jaze was to address upcoming events set for March 23 at the South Portland library.
Wells Owen Leigh Hoar Superintendent of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway will guest the Wells Ogunquit Historical Society Monday April 22 at 8 PM in Hemmenway Hall Wells Congregate party committee will serve refreshments.
Biddeford authorities announce new dog ordinance enforcement beginning May 1. City Clerk Pauline Berry explains licensed dogs required and violators will be pursued by the Biddeford dog catcher. Officials urge owners to comply with the council’s mandate dated May 25, 1968.
A testimonial to honor Rev Cornelius J Enright pastor of St Marys Church was planned with a concelebrated mass at 6 30 pm on Tuesday April 30 at St Marys. Most Rev Peter L Gerety will attend along with church leaders and clergy from across the state. A reception follows at St Francis College Pool Road with free transport and a program led by Jasper Cochrane and Rev John H Miller.
Biddeford police recovered several traffic signs at Decary Little League park and warned violators after vandalism incidents. Police Chief Edgar Sevigny said responders would pursue the violators and pursue a full investigation to locate those responsible.
Den 1 of Biddeford Pack 309 led by Mrs. Quinton Wilson toured Humpty Dumpty Potato Chip plant in Scarborough and the na Cola plant in South Port. Scouts named include William Perry Jefe Netha Nathanson Carl Laverriere Povin Joel Potvin Wilson Jr Marc Collette John Provencher and Peter Shourens.
The Kennebunkport Lions Club met at the Kennebunkport Inn with President Peter Gordon presiding. Officers elected include Earl Bibber as president and John Riley as first vice president, with terms starting July 1. The Sea Bass Derby runs July 22 through August 17. New board members and a future meeting date were announced.
Scientists report the oldest known elephant-like fossils from Egypt, estimated at roughly 50 million years old, shedding light on early proboscidean evolution and the spread of mammals in Africa.
Senator Muskie and Peter Kyros announced that the Office of Economic Opportunity has approved a 116 249 summer Head Start grant to York County Community Action Corp Alfred. The funding will support 14 Head Start centers across York County and benefit 455 preschool children in the two month program this summer.
Alexander Anastasoff of the Biddeford Saco joint board announced a $1,000 scholarship from Local 406 Textile Workers Union of America AFL-CIO-CUL. It awards a member relative who graduates high school this year and plans college or technical training. Applications at 41 Franklin St. Biddeford 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. deadline third Monday in May at 5 p.m. Impartial judges will decide later.
The Saco Board of Assessors released a booklet listing all property owners in the city and their assessed amounts for 1967. Booklets are available at the City Clerk's office.
Madonna Chapter OES held a regular meeting at the Masonic Temple in Wes Kennebunk. Invitations accepted include April 22 for an official visitation by the Worthy Grand Matron of New Hampshire in Dover New Hampshire and May 7 Ruth Night at Fer Chapter in Alfred.
Ruth Esther Circle of Saco United Baptist Church met at the church. The York County Association annual meeting begins at 7 p.m. at Springvale Baptist Church. Mrs. Helen Snow and Mrs. Virginia Scammon hosted. Devo tions were led by Mrs. Everett Ladd on Tried and Untried and The Importance of Hands. Reports were read. tentative dates set to serve supper in September and plan a December program. Next circle meeting announced for May 15.
Town Clerk Barbara E. Lord announced the Town Clerk's Office will be closed Friday at OLD ORCHARD BEACH. Other Town Hall offices will remain open.
Town Manager Leon F. Jones announced that trash and garbage collections normally on Friday will be held on Saturday this week.
City Clerk Joan Lamon tagne announced the office will be closed all day Friday and Saturday morning, affecting city services. The notice specifies closure times and reiterates the official status of the clerk’s office.
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