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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1969
Page
2
Members of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley Post American Legion and Auxiliary will meet tomorrow night at 7 45 at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford to hold memorial services for Marcel Metayer a member.
The Kennebunk MRS of the Christ Church Women’s Fellowship met at Mrs. Raymond Bergeron’s Spring Street home. Covleader Mrs. Cranston Polley led the discussion on money-raising projects and Job Corps Center closings, with guest Mrs. Ralph Brown speaking. The next work night is May 15 to prepare summer fair articles.
A company truck driven by Raoul Boucher of Biddeford with Corona Co. of Portland ownership rolled down a hill after brake failure. It crossed Route 1, struck a utility pole triggering a fire alarm, and ended against a bridge fence over the Mousam River. Police Chief Frank Stevens estimated extensive damage to the truck bridge and fence.
Biddeford firefighters responded to two grass fire calls. One fire started in a field beside a resident's home and was attributed to children playing with matches. Tank 1 and Indian tank equipment plus a booster helped bring the blaze under control.
Ogunquit residents attend a spring rummage sale to benefit Ogunquit Baptist Church. The event is hosted by the Ladies Aid Society with Mrs Granville Phelps as general chairwoman and will be held Wednesday morning in the church vestry on Shore Road. Coffee and doughnuts will be served.
A girl marijuana user in Hartford cites illegality as motivating youths against parents. Norfolk County District Attorney George Burke says it is a fact this generation must confront. Widespread agreement on the issue but fear that action has been delayed.
Funeral directors listed in Saco Maine include Jin H Grose Sr at DFNNETT and CRAIG 35 Ss Street and Frank X Emond at EMOND'S Funeral Home 24 511 with J P Conroy.
Sincere thanks to Dr O Sullivan and Notre Dame Hospital staff Sister Smith Fr Sirois and Mr Bolduc for kindness. Gratitude to friends relatives for flowers gifts and cards during hospital stay. Also thanks to those who sent flowers spiritual bouquets pallbearers and car volunteers after bereavement. Judith Findley daughter
Funeral services for James a resident of 66 Ma 90m St Biddeford were conducted at St Mary's Church Biddeford Rev Maurice Goan celebrated a requiem high mass with singing by William Cleary and organist Miss Louise Welch Burial followed at a cemetery with Goan reciting graveside prayers Bearers were John Farley Paul Raymond Lawrence Jones Dennis and Ronald Dubois.
Miss Jeanne Lizotte of 142 Prospect Street Biddeford is a gun patient at Webber Hospital. The notice places the patient in the care of the medical facility, with no further medical details released.
Local church notes report Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle hosts a 6 15 p m youth service at Atlantic Av and Third St Old Orchard with an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m all welcome The Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk also plans a 6 15 p m Sunday meeting followed by activities
The forecast calls for fair and cold conditions tonight with lows in the mid 20s to low 30s. Sunday will be fair with highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s. April tides listed with times for morning and evening events.
Thornton Academy finishes second in its first spring track meet, scoring 61 points to Portland’s 99. TA athletes shine with Andy Dutremble winning the 440 in 54.9 seconds and Kevin Savage taking the mile. other TA placers include Don Harris Buddy Bolduc and Zack LeFeaver among event leaders.
Rick Martin pitched 7 1 3 innings with nine strikeouts and 11 walks as Thornton academy defeated Portland 3 1. Dave Lane and Al Couture scored on Martins long drive in the sixth to spark the road win at Portland. Spaulding contributed three hits while Martin homered and drove in two runs before being relieved in the eighth.
In Kennebunkport and nearby towns buyers include Colello and Cassidy as residents swap properties. Mrs Rachel Lemoine sells on Western Ring Road to Thomas Eeeline while Mildred Mac Donald’s estate sells the Senator Byron cottage at Goose Rocks Beach to Louise Pantheen. Several homes undergo renovations and new owners are named along with local realtor activity.
Rev. Birger Johnson former pastor of the First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Saco will be the guest speaker at a parish supper The Women's Fellowship will serve a covered dish supper at 6 30 p.m. with Mrs Fred Clark Mrs Ernest Woodworth and Mrs James Warren as chairmen.
Registration for all students entering kindergarten in Biddeford Public Schools for 1960-61 will be held the week of May 5 at John F. Kennedy School. Children must be five on or before Oct 15. birth certificate and immunization record required. If unable to register during May 5 week, parents should call the Kennedy School principal to arrange an appointment.
Foreign continued remarks cover Nixon's European visit and its potential indirect gains through diplomacy in Vietnam. Carpenter notes a peaceful settlement path with modest near term progress while warning of unequal pay for foreign service roles and evolving recruitment. Dillon flags Jerusalem as the central Middle East issue with fragile paths to agreement and the risk of renewed conflict.
A brief notice about the reach and utility of classified want ads highlighting their value to a broad readership. The item emphasizes accessibility and wide availability for personal and business notices.
Local church notices list youth activities. The Junior Choir at Ly Church of Baptist Mills meets at 6 p m. High School Religion classes welcome all high school students in the Kennebunkport parishes. The Saco ship Street Methodist Church hosts Sunday 6 p m youth meeting. Confraternity of Doctrine classes at St Marys Wells Beach follow 9 am mass. Advent Christian Church Goodwins Mills and United Church of Christ Biddeford hold evening gatherings. Free Christ Kennebunk Landing Union society gathers 6 am. West Kennebunk Methodist holds 3 pm youth session. Ogunquit Baptist and Saco United Baptist plan 6 pm meetings. Saco United Baptist Senior High Youth meets tomorrow at 2 pm.
Saco police say two men were injured slightly when the cars they were riding in went out of control and struck a utility pole on York Hill shortly after midnight today. The driver was Donald Spaulding 3 of 17 Leving St Saco and the passenger Philip R. Cyr 23 of La Damage to the vehicle was estimated at 400 dollars.
De Gaulle announces he will transfer official charge at the end of his regular term to his successor after the next election. Guy Mollet counters that no one asked De Gaulle to shorten his term or link his fate to an unconstitutional referendum. The referendum raises questions about why De Gaulle risked his career on a reform seen as incomplete and ill timed. De Gaulle, 78, still keeps his motives private.
A council meeting approved a sale scale of 5800 dollars as Bruce Smith prepares contracts with city guidance. The next negotiating session is slated for Thursday amid ongoing talks.
Biddeford Post Veterans of Foreign Wars members will attend Loyalty Day Mass tomorrow at 11 at St. Andre's Church Biddeford accompanied by the St Louis Regional High School Band Members meet at Assumption Hall Thornton Street Biddeford then march through Main Street Alfred Street to Bacon Street and to St Andre's Church officials invite all veterans organizations to join the procession and Mass.
The office of Senator Margaret Chase Smith announced a contract for 2 955 M 60 machine guns awarded to Maremont Corporation in Saco valued at 1 699 125 dollars. Dr Paul G Buchanan of D Youville College discovered 40 women students occupying his Buffalo office and marking his 42nd birthday with balloons coffee and cake.
Paris reports that President Hering makes a final appeal as he withdraws to his rural retreat amid the nationwide referendum on the mnielet vote, risking his presidency.
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A 1960 season plan at 20th Century Lanes on Franklin Street Biddeford lists leagues starting May midweeks and Saturdays. Men Doubles on Mondays Mixed Couples on Tuesdays Mix Doubles weekly with 210 cap on Wednesdays Women five-girl teams on Thursdays Youngster doubles under 15 on Saturdays None authorizes contact Nick Gillis to join.
A women’s Twin City challenger’s rolloff is set for next Thursday at 7 p.m. at The Lanes Franklin Street Biddeford. The top two from a 10 game route earn a spot for Twin City finals next fall. Current champion is Mrs Ann Hubert who won the crown from Mrs Lillian Camire.
The T W U A C I O men’s bowling league will hold an annual handicap roll off Monday night at Pastime Lanes Main Street Biddeford. Eligible bowlers listed with averages and handicaps include G Forcier 117 2 L Lachance 115 20 and many others with varying handicaps.
Sanford High School defeated St Louis High 14 to 6 yesterday afternoon as sophomore Gordon Paul started for the Redskins. The game featured a big five run second inning and a late rally by Sanford with four more runs in the ninth driven by walks and timely hits.
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