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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1969
Page
2
The Saco City Council meets tonight to canvass Ward 5 aldermanic votes and review permits for Howe's Taxi and the first reading of an ordinance for Pepperell Square. Mayor Mercier says the North Street zoning change for a National Distributors beer warehouse will not be discussed.
Kennebunk Chapter of SPEBSQSA will host a harmony bean supper on Saturday May 3 at Kennebunk High School cafeteria. Service begins at 5 p.m. through 7 p.m. Quartets and the 30 voice Yankees and Chorus directed by Tony Cropper perform. Tickets available in Biddeford from Leo Warner William Murphy or Kenneth Libby or at the door.
Funeral services for Samuel Johnson of the Central Hotel Biddeford were conducted Wednesday at Emond's Funeral Home with Rev. Roland Ave St. Andre's Church officiating. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford. Bearers were James Locke Daniel Moran James Johnson and Aldred Quimby.
Funeral services for Philip Pelletier of the Central Hotel Biddeford were held Wednesday morning at Emond's Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford Rev Joseph Romani of Portland officiated with pallbearers Roger Fecteau Roger Panette Frank Graney and George Taillon named as active participants.
Funeral services for Rose Alma Giroux of LA Western Ave Biddeford were held at Josephs Church with Rev Bi motor officiating and church choir under Mrs Diana Rousselle. Interment followed in St Josephs Cemetery with graveside prayers by Rev Valmont Gilbert. Bearers were Paul M Giroux Andrew Guertin Robert LaFleure and Bradford Ross. A Court Decary Canada American Association delegation attended including Mrs Exilda Paquin Mrs Stella Roberge Mrs Pauline Bilodeau Napoleon Dupras Joseph Laliberte and Armand Grebin.
The EIS Past Noble Grands Association of Saco Rebekah Lodge plans a Monday 7 30 p m gathering at Mrs Eleanor Kennedy's Old Orchard Road Saco with Mrs Aldie Palmer as assistant hostess and Mrs Virginia Maddox in charge of entertainment. Members will bring strips or material for a quilt. A Mission Society food sale will be held tomorrow 10 a m to 4 p m at Zahares IGA Foodliner Heath Street Old Orchard Beach.
The judge refused a request to impanel a new jury for the penalty phase. Jurors, guarded in a fortresslike courtroom, faced a sparse spectator area with only newsmen present as a verdict was reached. Sirhan was convicted on five counts of assault with a deadly weapon in the Kennedy shooting.
The article describes Seoul's decentralization and modernization under Kim, from planting flowers along City Hall to large projects like a Han River residential and government center and Nam San cross tunnel. Skyscrapers rise, new apartments and reservoirs appear, while traditional baths, golf courses, and leisure pursuits expand for residents and visitors.
The notice names Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street and Dennett and Craig at 9365 Main Street in Saco Maine, Emond’s Funeral Home at 244 with contact 5511, and Frank X. Emond plus J. P. Conroy as directors.
Agnes Adams and Annette Nadeau express sincere thanks to Dr Hill Dr Clark and Webber Hospital third floor nurses along with friends neighbors for support during illness and death of their husband and for care from Notre Dame Hospital staff priests and loving gifts flowers and cards
Caroline Mae Perkins of Wells was bound over to the May term of the superior court on 965 bail after probable cause found on two counts of breaking entering and larceny in Saco. She faced additional charges in Biddeford and Saco with several locals fined for traffic violations during the same proceedings.
Cloudy and cool tonight and Saturday with occasional rain in central and south portions and a mix of rain and snow in the mountains. Lows tonight 35 to 40.
The five day forecast from Saturday to Wednesday calls for above normal temperatures across northern New England, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and northeastern New York. Highs expected in the low 50s to low 60s with lows from the 30s to 40s. Cooler weekend with a warming trend afterward. Precipitation generally over 1 inch in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and 1/4 to 1/2 inch in northern New England and northeastern New York, mainly in rain on Saturday and Sunday. Boston’s normal highs around 58 and lows near 42.
Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 309 held Parents Night at Knights of Columbus Hall on Washington Street. Senior Patrol Leader Daniel Bastarache led ceremonies, with guests and warrants distributed to junior leaders and merit badges awarded to Cote, Bastarache, and Lamirande. Adults earned service pins as den chiefs received warrants.
The Geneva gown earned its name from its adoption in Switzerland during John Calvin's era. The greatest meteor shower on record occurred the night of November 12-13, 1833, with Leonid meteors seen from the Gulf of Mexico to Halifax. Boston observers counted about 240,000 meteors.
The Thursday Club held its season finale banquet at Old Cove Steak House Kennebunk with installation of officers led by President Mrs. Robert M. Johnson. Reports covered year activities and a summer fundraising project. guest speaker John Ray discussed Cinderblossom and introduced the Free Wheelers from St Louis Regional High School.
Annette Chapter of the Eastern Star held Ruth Night at Saco Masonic Hall with Worthy Matron Josephine Hanson and Worthy Patron Gordon Flood in charge. Grand Representative Association luncheon announced for May 21 at Mason ic Hall Portland. Grand Ruth Mrs. Marion Johnson and guests from Miniwanca Beacons North Berwick Biddeford Kittery attended plus Ruth Night guest Mrs. Lorraine Howard. Refreshments served by Florence Davis and committee.
Loyall Sewall of Portland spokesman for Scott Paper Co says the bill reads like a sociological study of pollution controls. The article outlines six line regulations issued by the Federal Water Pollution Control Administration.
Senator Reed backs trimming the Water and Air Environmental Improvement Commission from 11 to five members and granting it authority to approve planning and development funds. Dr Otis J Sproul argues public fear over pollution from Ma ce refinery and Trenton aluminum smelter reflects skepticism about Maine’s capacity to handle air pollution.
Biddeford police report Roger E. Caron of 86 Prospect Street saw his car stolen from his driveway last night around 10 o clock. The vehicle remains missing as investigators look into the theft.
Concord and surrounding towns prepare for a Monday gathering to support Arlington and Lexington recalling past glory. Citizens overturned Middlesex County plans for a 3 acre site, massing 2400 signatures to keep Mill Brook land as a meadow once used by Henry David Thoreau and town children.
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