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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1969

Page

2

Personal notices from Biddeford and Saco update

Mrs. Roseanna Lowery 86 West Cutts Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Mrs. Natalie Lemire 99 Hill Street Biddeford has returned home after three weeks in New York City. Mrs. Cecile Regis 55 Birch Biddeford has returned home from Webber Hospital where she was a medical patient. James D. Heffernan USN son of Mr and Mrs J Ernest Heffernan 40 Maple Street Saco is serving at Naval Air Station Brunswick.

Roseanna Lowery West Cutts St Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Natalie Lemire Hill St New York City Cecile Regis Birch Biddeford Webber Hospital James D. Heffernan USN J. Ernest Heffernan Maple St Saco Naval Air Station Brunswick

Weather Forecast For Portland Tonight And Friday

Portland clearing and cooler tonight with lows in the upper 20s to low 30s. Friday will be fair and not as cool.

Portland

Deaths James J Hickey 73 Biddeford former semi pro player

James J Hickey 73 of 66 Mason St Biddeford died last night at home He was born July 16 1895 in Biddeford son of John and Julia Twomey Hickey A World War I U S Army veteran he worked at Pepperell Mfg Co over 30 years retiring eight years ago He belonged to St Marys Church Biddeford Survived by one sister Mrs William F Curtis and several nieces and nephews Funeral 9 am Saturday from St Marys Interment in St Marys Cemetery Cosgrove Funeral Home open 7–9 tonight and 2–4 and 7–9 tomorrow

James J. Hickey Mason St Biddeford New Hampshire John Julia Twomey Hickey Pepperell Mfg. Co St. Mary's Church William F. Curtis St. Mary’s Church St. Mary’ S Cemetery Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St

Edith Clark of Kennebunk dies at 99 in Jefferson nursing home

Mrs Edith R Clark a former Kennebunk resident and widow of Archie R Clark died last night in a Jefferson nursing home She was born September 13 1884 in Kennebunk to Timothy and Sarah Batchelder She lived in Jefferson since nine years ago Survived by two sons Alton W Clark of Kennebunk and Maurice E Clark of Avon Lake Connecticut one brother Louis Batchelder Wells two half sisters Maude Hatch Arundel and Mrs Clarence Main New Hampshire and three grandchildren Funeral services will be held Saturday at Bibber Memorial Chapel 67 Summer Street Kennebunk at 2 pm Interment will be in Hope Cemetery Kennebunk

Maude Hatch Arundel Clarence Main New Hampshire Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Hope Cemetery

Mrs Florida Paradis dies after long illness at 78

Mrs Florida Paradis 78 of 365 Elm St Biddeford died early this morning after a long illness. Born in St. Maurice Quebec April 9 1891 she was the daughter of Honore and Eugenie Loranger She lived in Biddeford most of her life and was active with Notre Dame Hospital Webber Hospital St Andre's Home and a communicant of St Joseph's Church. Survivors include her widower George Paradis five sons Raoul and Oscar Paradis of Biddeford George Paradis North Haven Conn Dr Ronald Paradis Belmont Mass and Leo Paul Paradis Wilbraham Mass two daughters Sr Elizabeth Paradis Grand Isle and Mrs Stephen Vagasky Pleasant PA one brother Joseph Loranger and one sister Srs George Simard of Biddeford 19 grandchildren several nieces and nephews. Funeral services set for Saturday at 9 am at St Joseph's Church Friends may call Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford tonight and tomorrow 2 4 and 7 9 pm.

Florida Paradis Elm St Biddeford St. Maurice Que Honore and Eugenie Bellefeuille Loranger Notre Dame Hospital Webber Hospital St. Andre's Home St. Joseph's Church George Paradis Raoul Paradis Oscar Paradis North Haven Conn Ronald Paradis Belmont Mass Leo Paul Paradis Wilbraham Elizabeth Paradis Grand Isle Stephen Therese) Vagasky Pleasant Pa Joseph Loranger George L. Simard Bolduc Alfred St

R Ip Marie Crocker obituary in Biddeford and North Kingstown

Marie Crocker died suddenly while visiting her daughter in North Kingstown Rhode Island. She was born July 24 1900 in Marlboro Massachusetts to William and Mathilda Boudreau. Survived by son William M. Crocker daughter Irene Allaire two brothers five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral mass at St Mary's Church Biddeford Saturday at 10 am with calling hours at Bolduc Funeral Home today and Friday.

Marie Regina Crocker Fort Hill Hill's Beach Biddeford North Kingstown R. I Marlboro Mass William and Mathida Wedestone Boudreau St. Mary's Church William M. Crocker Robert Irene) Allaire R. L Henry Boudreau Arthur Boudreau Westboro Bolduc Alfred St

Members Offer Prayers for Mrs Paradis at Bolduc

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella will meet at Bolduc Biddeford Friday at 7 15 p m to offer prayers for Mrs Florida Paradis sister of Mrs Antoinette L Simard

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella Bolduc Alfred St Biddeford Florida Paradis Antoinette L. Simard

Funeral Directors Shumway Saco Maine Listing

Funeral homes listed include Shumway Funeral Service at 35 King Street Saco phone 284 5611 Philip A Gross S Sr Director Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine Emond's Funeral Home at 254 5511 Frank X Emond J P Conroy listed among providers for the area.

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

Appreciation Note to Hospital Staff and Family

Sincere thanks to Dr. Wolfahrt Dr. Johnston and the nurses on the second floor at the Webber Hospital for their kind care. At 80 the priests my family and friends for the beautiful flowers gifts and cards sent me during my recent illness. Mrs Annette Quellette.

Wolfahrt Johnston Webber Hospital Annette Quellette

Death of Mrs Alice Thibodeau at 56 in Biddeford

Mrs Alice Thibodeau 56 of 21 Lessard Ave Biddeford found dead at her home Wednesday She was born May 11 1912 in Canada daughter of Demetris and Marie Louise Guinard Ia Gauvin Lived in Biddeford Saco area all her life Former Pepperell Mfg Co spinner Church member St Josephs She is survived by a daughter Pearl Bartolucci Jr of Somerville MA one brother Auguste Gauvin two sisters Evelyn Berube and Yvonne Roberts several nieces Funeral services Friday at 8 am at St Josephs Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford with viewing today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm

Alice Thibodeau Lessard Ave Biddeford Canada Demistrius and Marie Louise Guinard I Gauvin Biddeford-Saco Pepperell Mfg. Co Ner St. Joseph's Church Albert Pearl) Barto‘lucci Jr Somerville Mass Auguste Gauvin Raymond Evelyn) Berube Yvonne Roberts Boldue Funeral Home Alfred St. Biddeford

Harriett Darville of East Braintree dies after long illness

Mrs Harriett Eldora Darville a resident of East Braintree Massachusetts and former Saco Maine resident died last night in a local nursing home after a lengthy illness She was born Sept 10 1874 in New Brunswick Canada the daughter of Benjamin and Clarissa Woodward She was a former member of the Saco Rebekah Lodge Surviving are a niece Mrs Marion Barnes of Runnemede New Jersey and a grandniece Mrs Dorothy DeNaples of Saco Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 am from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco Interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Friends may call Friday night at the funeral home

Dorothy DeNaples Saco Maine Dennett and Craig Funeral Main St Laurel Hill Cemetery

Dorothy Kingsbury obituary in Kennebunkport

Mrs Dorothy A Kingsbury 70 a Goose Rocks Beach resident died this morning in a Biddeford hospital widow of Clayton R She was born in Newburyport Mass Jan 7 1899 daughter of Henry and Vesta Stevens Hurst Surviving are one son Martin R of Goose Rocks Beach one daughter Marilyn Kitz of Washington DC two sisters Isabelle Prescott and Rita Amirault of Kennebunk and four grandchildren Ducted Saturday at 339 p m at Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk Rev Robert Howes will officiate interment Evergreen Cemetery Kennebunk Landing Friends may call at the chapel 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m tomorrow

Kennebunkport Dorothy A. Kingsbury Goose Rocks Beach Biddeford Clayton R Newburyport Mass Henry Vesta Stevens Hurst Martin R Marilyn Kitz Washington, D.C Isabelle Prescott Rita Amirault Kennebunk Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Robert Howes Evergreen Cemetery Kennebunk Landing

Funeral for Biddeford resident Jean Metayer announced

Jean M Metayer 53 of 70 Summer St Biddeford died this morning in hospital after a long illness He was born March 5 1916 in Biddeford son of Cleve Metayer and Anna Manceau Metayer A World War II Army veteran he worked 32 years for Pepperell Mfg Co He was a member of the American Legion and Catholic Order of Foresters Survivors include his widow Marie Nolette Metayer two sons Roger Amesbury MA and Richard Metayer of Biddeford three daughters Cecile Paquette of Old Orchard Beach Anita Toussaint and Lorraine Cote of Biddeford one brother Albert Metayer of Saco three sisters Mrs Albert Gilbert Mrs Emilie Lachance and Mrs Gerard Cassette all of Saco 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Calling hours Sat and Sun 2-4 and 7-9 p.m at Bolster Biddeford Funeral Mon at 8 a.m. at St Andre Church

Jean Marceloteate Summer St Biddeford Arch 5 Clevas Anna Manceau Metayer Pepperell M.g. Co American Legion Catholic Order of Foresters Aia Aloe Nolette) Metayer Roger Seineee Amesbury Mass Richard Metayer Marcel Cecile) Paquette Old Orchard Beach Gerard Anita Toussaint Norman Lorraine) Cote Albert Metayer Saco Albert Gilbert Emile Lachance Gerard Cassette Aoete Bolduc Alfred St. Biddeford St. Andre's ‘Church

Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary to Pray for Mrs Paradis

Members of Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary will meet tomorrow night at 7 30 at Bolduc Biddeford to say prayers for Mrs George Paradis of Florida.

Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary Bolduc Funeral Alfred St Biddeford George Florida Paradis

Funeral services for Mrs Josephine Thibodeau at Saco

Funeral services for Mrs Josephine Thibodeau of Buxton Road Saco were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church. A solemn requiem high mass was celebrated with Father Lucien Carrier deacon and Father Paul Gilbert sub-deacon, organist Mrs Eva Carrier. Burial followed in St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford with grave side prayers. Bearers were Dr Paul Taillon Arthur Beaupre Henry Bernier and Fern Martel.

Josephine Thibodeau Buxton Saco Notre Dame de Lourdes ev. Joseph) i\Carrier Paul Gilbert Lucien Carrier Eva Carrier St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford Paul Taillon Arthur Beaupre Henry Bernier Fernand Martel

Minted Coin Mottos Timeline Reveals Inscriptions

A historical note traces motto usage on U.S. coins from 1795 with E Pluribus Unum, to 1864 when In God We Trust appeared, and 781 years earlier the phrase Mind Your Business appeared in red on coins.

U.S

Local Legion Auxiliary to Meet at Elm Street Post

Members of Tighe-Beaudoin Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary gather at 8 tonight at the Post home on Elm Street Biddeford. A rummage sale by the E and L Club of Saco United Methodist Church runs Saturday 9 am to 12 noon in the church vestry. Club members will meet Friday night to sort items.

Tighe - Beaudoin Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary Post Home Elm Street Biddeford E and L Club Saco United Methodist Church

Friday Religious Meetings Across Local Churches

A Royal Rangers and Missionettes service for ages 12 to 17 is set for Friday at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle in Old Orchard Beach. Full Gospel Assembly hosts an evangelistic service Friday at 7:30 p m in Biddeford's American Legion Hall. Pioneer Girls meet Friday at 6 39 p m at Lyman Baptist Church in Goodwins Mills. Ladies Prayer meeting Friday at 10 a m at the parsonage of a Baptist Church in Goodwins Mills. Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes for St Monica's Church students after school. Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witnesses in Saco offers Ministry School at 7 30 p m with Ministry Development Class at 8 35 p m.

Royal Rangers and Missionettes Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Full Gospel Assembly American Legion Hall Elm St Biddeford Pioneer Girls Ly ‘Man Baptist Church Goodwins Mills The A Baptist Church Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Monica's Church Kenne Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witnesses Main St Saco Ministry School Ministry Development

Family Night at Saco Church Sponsored by Women

The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Saco United Methodist Church hosts Family Night this Sunday at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Miss Carol Benoit of Saco, employed at The Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, Mass, will present films on her work. Benoit, a Thornton Academy graduate, has held roles at Pepperell Mfg. Co. and Perkins, and studied at Brigham Young University and Northeastern. The event is open to those interested in this field.

Women's Society of Christian Service Saco United Methodist Church Carol Benoit Saco Perkins School For the Blind Watertown Mass Brigham Young University Northeastern Boston Saco Church

Mrs Marie Berube Honored At Dinner in Scarborough

A dinner at Nell and Mark Restaurant Scarborough honored Mrs Marie A Berube retiring after ten years with Wilfrid J Fortier Insurance Agency of Biddeford. Co workers presented a luggage set. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wilfrid J Fortier Mr and Mrs Maurice N Hebert Mr and Mrs Arthur D Lacourse Miss Cecile Thibault Miss Carol Manning Miss Joan Beaulieu and Miss Patricia Paquette.

Scarborough Nell and Mark Marie A. Berube Wilfrid J. Fortier Insurance Agency Bacon St Biddeford Wilfrid J. Fortier Maurice N. Hebert Arthur D. Lacourse Cecile Thibault Carol Manning Joan Beaulieu Patricia Paquette

Kyros Visits Biddeford for Post Office Groundbreaking

U S Rep Peter N Kyros will attend Biddeford ground breaking for a new post office and then visit St Francis College to thank students for helping save Hills Beach homes from damage caused by high tides and pounding surf. He is joined by college officials Dr Richard J Spath and J Frederick Warner and Hills Beach property owners.

U.S Peter N Kyros Biddeford St. Francis College Hills Beach Richard J. Spath J. Frederick Warner John Pence West Scarborough Kvyros

Daughters of Penelope and Ahepa Hold Session in Boston Area

Five members of Daughters of Penelope and two of Montreal Ahepa met at Anita Tito's home, 20 Forest St. The group, led by Mrs Testa Tito and Mrs De Shoureas with Eleatoulakos and Joan Cotis, announced a convention to be held in Old Orchard Beach with headquarters at the Vesper Hotel.

Providence New Haven New Hampshire Lebanon Portsmouth Mtra Burlington Montpelier Newport Maine Caribou Eastport Greenville Bangor Rumford Daughters Penelope Montreal Biddeford-Saco Ahepa Anita Tito Forest St Owe Testa Tio de Shoureas Eleatoulakos Joan Cotis Miss Tito Hans Zimmermann James Tito Old Orchard Beach Vesper Hotel

Biddeford High School Honor Roll Announced

The Biddeford High School Honor Roll for the third ranking period is announced by Principal Paul Stebbins. It lists High Honors for seniors Nancy Hutchinson and Honors for many seniors including Lark Abbot, Kathleen Beaulieu, Nora Beau lieu, and others, plus juniors and sophomores with numerous named students across honors groups.

Biddeford High School Paul Stebbins Nancy Hutchinson Lark Abbot Kathleen Beaulieu Nora Beaulieu Andre Bergeron Diane Berthiaume Patricia Boilard Paulette Brochu Stephen Cantara Judith Carrier Jacqueline Chretien Lynne Danis Jean Dionne Michael Donovan Doris Dube Joyce Dube Linda Howard Nancy Johnson Elizabeth Kearney Sandra Lit Patricia Hamel Ronald Huot Joan Labbe Linda Laflamme Albert Lamb Annette Landry Michelle Laverriere Leo Moreau Patricia Paradis Thomas Pierce Dianne Pruneau Karen Sparkowich Charles Beaudoin Paulette Boucher Joanne Brochu Sherry Brown Rachel Croteau Paul Davis Glenn Doyon Michael Gagne Wade Goldthwait Louise Lane

Weather Elsewhere By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Weather update brief from THE ASSOCIATED PRESS reports light to moderate conditions in various regions. Forecasts indicate variable winds and occasional showers in coastal zones with temperatures ranging across multiple locales.

THE Associated Press

Liquor ID Photo Sessions Planned Today

Photos for Maine state I D cards will be taken at the State Liquor Store this afternoon from 4 to 5 30 p m and at Biddeford City Hall from 7 p m to 9 p m.

State of Maine I.D State Liquor Store Biddeford City Hall

Stock Market Mixed Cautious Early Trade in New York

New York stocks open with a cautious tone and modest gains as investors wait for direction. Dow Jones at noon up 1.72 to 919.36 while the AP average advances 0.5 to 330.0. utilities lead, conglomerates and rubber lag. Amerada declines 1% on the NYSE amid activity from 16 of 20 movers higher. Scientific Data Systems adds 2% as Kin-Ark Oil rises 2% on the AMEX.

New York Dow Jones Associated Press Amerada New York Stock Exchange

Three Car Crash Reported in Biddeford Intersection

Biddeford police reported a three car crash at Elm Street and Route 1 yesterday afternoon. Drivers named were Charles Wolver, 21, of 455 Main St Biddeford and Edward River Road Biddeford. Police said no injuries were reported.

Biddeford Elm Street Route 1 Charles Wolver Main St Edward River Road

Reserve Officers Needed In Saco

Saco Police Department seeks special reserve officers with openings announced by Chief A M Foran. Applicants must be aged 21 to 45 and residents of Saco. Applications may be obtained from Chief Foran at the Saco Police Department.

Saco A M. Foran Foran

Ruth-Esther Circle Hears Book Report

Members of the Ruth-Esther Circle of the Saco United Baptist Church held a business meeting last night at the home of Mrs. Bertha Huntress. Miss Emma Louise assisted. Mrs. Florence Herrick led devotionals. the Love Offering was taken and dedicated by Mrs. Alice Libby. A book report titled Doing the Gospel in South East Asia was given by Mrs. Verna Taylor. the next meeting is set for May 21 at the home of Mrs. Herman Noyes.

Ruth - Esther Saco United

Saco Driver Collides With Parked Car on Main Street

Saco police report a car driven by Walter H. Cousens, 61, of 424 Main St., collided with a parked car operated by Beatrice D. Gallant, 58, of 2 Ferry Road, on Main Street Wednesday afternoon. Damage to Cousens vehicle listed at 150 dollars and to Gallant vehicle at 75 dollars. No injuries were reported.

Saco Walter H. Cousens Main St Beatrice D. Gallant Ferry Road Main Street Cousens Gallant

Dogs in Experimentation Drive Medical Advances

Britannica notes that canine use in animal testing spurred new brain chest and heart surgery methods. It highlights control of shock and metabolism related issues, including diabetes, as key outcomes credited to these animal studies.

Encyclopaedia Britannica

Women Prefer Day Jobs to Night Work Says Agencies

Charles Sherman notes banks near Hollywood must guard the parking area. Mrs Charlotte Cole Newark NJ employment official cites women avoiding night shifts due to safety and transportation. NYC agency reports 20 percent refuse night work fearing subway or street corner waits. Cooper Philadelphia agency says women accept center city or suburbs but avoid fringe areas with long walks.

Charlotte Cole Newark N.J L Ng New York City Ernest Cooper Philadelphia Center City

Bookmakers oppose higher federal wagering tax

Nevada bookmakers denounce President Nixon’s proposal to raise the federal occupational tax on wagering from 50 to 1000 dollars as unconstitutional and unfair. They warn of Supreme Court challenges, noting past rulings on tax stamp self incrimination. Reno Turf Club owner North Swanson calls for Nevada exemption to curb illegal crime.

Washington Nixon Nevada Supreme Court Justice Department Internal Revenue Service IRS New York New Hampshire Reno North Swanson Reno Turf Club Washington Area

Women Refuse Night Shifts Citing Street Safety

In New York and across cities, fear of crime drives more women to decline night or overtime hours. The AP survey notes Illinois Bell pays taxi fares for 500 night operators in Chicago, Eastern Airlines adds CCTV and guards, and public and private employers report reduced production as overtime is abandoned.

New York Associated Press Illinois Bell Telephone Co Chicago Eastern Airlines Atlanta Republican Inaugural Committee Wash Gary R. Davie American Girl Service United California Bank Los Angeles Bank

Treasury stamp sales and gambling tax revenue in 1968

Treasury Department figures show stamp sales in 1968 produced $416000. The 10 percent tax on gambling operations yielded $45 million, most from apparently legal activities in Nevada.

Treasury Department Neva

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