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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1968

Page

2

Deaths in Stoneham: Louise A Adjutant 87

Louise A Adjutant, 87, widow of Frederick W. Adjutant and former Kennebunk resident, died in a Stoneham hospital. Born November 9, 1880 in Kennebunk to James B. and Philomine Grenier McBride. Survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. at Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk with Rev. John Northrop. burial in Hope Cemetery Kennebunk. Calling hours tonight 7 to 9 p.m.

Stoneham Mass Louise A. Adjutant Frederick W. Adjutant Kennebunk Maine James Philomine (Grenier) McBride Adjutant Angell Funeral Home Dane St John Northrop West Kennebunk

Car Wrecked In Biddeford Traffic Mishap

A four door sedan on Pool Road Biddeford rolled over after a rear tire blew. Driver John Guide II 19 Waterbury Connecticut and an unidentified passenger escaped serious injuries with only minor cuts. Sgt Adelbert J Morin Jr investigated.

Pool Road Biddeford John Guide II Waterbury Conn Adelbert J. Morin Jr

ARC Board To Meet In Kennebunk

Kennebunk Chapter American Red Cross will hold a quarterly board meeting Thursday May 2 at 7 30 p m in the Chapter rooms 9 Main St Donald Shepard chairman will preside

Kennebunk American Red Cross Main St Donald Shepard

Love Story Ends With Proposal After War Hospital Meeting

A wounded captain received 13 pints of blood and recovered enough to board a medical airlift. Rebecca, a civilian helper at the Army hospital, proposed as they spoke near the aircraft. She later traveled from Saigon to Malaysia and returned home a month ago.

Rebecca Army Hospital Dring

Humphrey announces campaign with United Democrats for Humphrey

The piece outlines Hubert Humphrey's presidential bid with co chairs Harris and Mondale leading United Democrats for Humphrey while touting a national unity theme. It notes Humphrey's long service, from Minneapolis mayor to vice president, his ties to Truman, and calls for unity despite rivalries.

Fred R. Harris Mike Monroney Oklahoma Walter F. Mondale Minnesota Alan Bible Nevada Daniel K. Inouye Frank E. Moss Utah Harris Mondale Humphrey United Democrats Harry S. Trumanney Kennedy McCarthy Richard M. Nixon GOP United Democrats For Humprey Johnson-Humphrey Senate Minneapolis Democrat-Farmer Labor Party Orville Freeman Eugene J. McCarthy Wallace S.C University of Minnesota Huron Muriel Buck Louisiana State University

Mausolus Tomb Erected By Artemisia At Halicarnassus

The word mausoleum stems from the tomb built at Halicarnassus around 353 BC by Queen Artemisia in memory of her husband Mausolus.

Halicarnassus Artemisia Mausolus

Funeral Directors and Funeral Homes in Saco Maine

Funeral directors listed in Saco Maine including Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street with Philip H. Gross Sr. director, Dennett & Craig at 365 Main Street, and Emond's Funeral Home with Frank X. Emond and J P Conroy. Contact numbers are 284 5611 and 282 0562 respectively.

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

Quarry Ellis Title Bout Draws 14000 In Oakland Arena

Jerry Quarry and Jimmy Ellis meet tonight in a heavyweight title bout at Oakland Arena. Casimious Clay is banned from the ring, but expected ringside as a 14,000 crowd tunes in for a 15round title fight televised nationwide at 10 p m est with no radio or local blackout within 150mile Bay Area radius. Quarry and Ellis arrive with 26 1 4 and 25 5 records respectively, Quarry 195 pounds Ellis 197, each seeking the WBA crown stripped from Clay.

Oakland Jerry Quarry Jimmy Ellis World Boxing Association Battle Tonight Cassius Clay Clay Oakland Arena Mexico Canada Europe Japan South Vietnam Australia Bay Area Quarry Bellflower Calif Floyd Patterson Thad Spencer Ellis Leotis Martin Oscar Bonavena Ellis Louisville Ring Magazine

Colleges Hit by One Day Strike Over War and Racism

Protests interrupted classes at Olympic Community College Bremerton Washington Boston State College Ohio State University and the University of Georgia as students join a coordinated one day strike against war and racism. A promise by the school president to boost black enrollment and add Afro American history courses follows the event.

Olympic Community College Bremerton Wash Boston State College Ohio State University University of Georgia

Major League Leaders Across American League Stats

The Associated Press lists top AL leaders: batting average 448 White New York and Alvis Cleveland at .395. Runs led by Sims Cleveland and R Jackson Oakland at 12, Campaneris Oakland 10. RBI led by Killebrew Minnesota 11. Hits show Unser Washington and Allison Minnesota tied at 18. Doubles led by Hansen Washington 6. Triples by Fregosi California and Knoop California 2. Home runs tied at 4 among Yastrzemski Boston Repoz California Sims Cleveland R Jackson Oakland Killebrew Minnesota F Howard Washington. Bases on balls split among Cardenal Cleveland Campaneris Oakland Oliva Minnesota White New York. Pitching leaders with 2 decisions include Jardin Baltimore McNally Baltimore Ellsworth Boston Waslewski Boston Warden Detroit, 3-0. Strikeouts McDowell Cleveland 27 Wilson Detroit 24.

Associated Press White N.Y Alvis Cleve Sims R. Jackson Oak Campaneris Killebrew Minn Tovar F.howard Wash T.horton Bando Hansen Unser Carew Allison R.jackson Ear K Etchebarren Fregosi Calif Knoop Davalillo Uhlaender Yastrzemski Bost Repoz F. Howard Cardenal Oliva Jardin Balt McNally Ellsworth Waslewski Warden Det McDowell Wilson

National League Batting and Pitching Leaders Summary

National League batting leaders include Flood St Louis with a .403 average and Rose Cincinnati at .396. Runs, hits, doubles, and home run leaders are listed with Cepeda St Louis and Santo Chicago among top sluggers. Pitching leaders show several 3-0 records and 30 strikeouts by Singer Los Angeles.

Flood St.l Rose Cin Javier S.L B.williams Chic Taeda Banks

Greek word for hitchhiking and modern parasitic hitchhikers

The ancient Greek term phoresy described a hitchhiking concept later used by scientists to name parasitic organisms that attach themselves to mobile hosts. It highlights how historical language informs modern biology in naming hitchhiking parasites.

Personal notice for Mrs Leroy Mitchell in Saco

Mrs. Leroy Mitchell aged 89 of Scammon Street Saco is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital.

Leroy Mitchell Scammon St Saco Webber Hospital

Religious film to be shown at Cape Porpoise church

A religious movie entitled Windows of the Soul will be shown during the evening worship service at the Methodist Church On The Cape in Cape Porpoise. The event happens Sunday at 7 15 p m.

Methodist

Young Peoples Services At Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle

On Sunday at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Third Street Old Orchard Beach a young people service by Christ's Ambassadors will be held at 6 15 p m followed by an evangelistic service for all at 7 30 p m The Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk will meet Sunday at 6 15 p m

Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Christ’s Ambassadors Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk

Unitarian Universalist Church to hold afterschool religion classes

The Unitarian Universalist Church at Main Street and Portland Road Kennebunk will run School of Religion classes Monday at 3 30 p m for students in Grades 1 through 12.

Unitarian Universalist Church Main Street Portland Road Kennebunk

Senior Youth Meeting At South Congregational Church

The Senior Youth group of the South Congregational Church on Temple Street Kennebunkport will meet Monday at 6 p m.

South Congregational Church Temple Street Kennebunkport

Junior Choir Rehearsal Set at Ly man Baptist Church

The Junior Choir of the Ly man Baptist Church will rehearse Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church in Goodwins Mills.

Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Parish High School Religion Classes Schedule

St Martha's Kennebunkport St Monica's Kennebunk and St Mary's Wells Beach announce weekly high school religion classes held each Monday at 6 30 PM at St Martha's Church in Kennebunkport.

St. Martha’s Kennebunkport St. Monica’s Kennebunk St. Mary’s, Wells Beach St. Martha’s Church Kennebunkport

Methodist Youth Fellowship Meet at Saco Church

The Methodist Youth Fellowship of the School Street Methodist Church in Saco will gather Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church for a meeting.

Methodist Youth Fellowship School Street Methodist Church Saco

Confraternity CCD Classes Held at St Marys Wells Beach

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine CCD sessions for Grades 1 through 8 meet at St Marys Wells Beach after the 9 am Sunday Mass. Parishioners are asked to attend the religious instruction following services.

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary’s Wells Beach

Advent Christian Ch Good Wins Mills Title Match

Advent Christian Church member Good wins the Mills event and will meet Sunday at 7 p.m. The result advances Good to a scheduled meeting at the same venue.

Senior High Youth Fellowship Meets Sunday Evening

The Senior High Youth Fellowship of the United Church of Christ Congregational in Biddeford will meet Sunday from 5 15 to 6 15 p m in the church hall with an expected brief program and fellowship.

The United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford

Kennebunk Free Christian Union Meeting Notice

Kennebunk Free Christian Union Society will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. in the evening. Members are urged to attend and participate in planned discussions.

Ship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Meeting

The West Kennebunk Methodist church will meet Sunday at 3 p m with plans to discuss church affairs and upcoming services.

Baptist Youth Fellowship Meet at Ogunquit Church

The Baptist Youth Fellowship of Ogunquit Baptist Church will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church for an evening gathering.

Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Meeting Scheduled

The Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Saco United Baptist church will meet Sunday at 6 p m.

Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship The Saco United Baptist Church

Senior High Youth Fellowship Meet at Saco United Baptist

The Senior High Youth Fellowship of the Saco United Baptist Church will convene tomorrow at 2 PM.

The Saco United Baptist Church

York Association Spring Meeting at Limerick Church

The York Association of Congregational Christian Churches will hold its annual spring meeting Sunday at Limerick Congregational Church starting at 3 p.m. Supper will be served at 6 p.m. Reservations can be made with your pastor.

York Association of Congregational Christian Churches Limerick

Special meeting of Biddeford UCC business committee

A special meeting of the business committee of the United Church of Christ Congregational in Biddeford will be held Monday at 7 p.m. The notice requests attendance and outlines the time for the session.

The United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford

Twin City CB Club Plans Third Jamboree Attendance

Twin City Citizens Band Club discussed plans to attend the Third Annual Jamboree in Durban Conn at a meeting last night at Robert Lefebvre’s home. Members urged to contact Harry Amelio to join the May 19 event and noted a dance sponsored by the group tonight at the Fremont Club Biddeford co chaired by Ernest Fontaine and Robert Lefebvre.

Durban Biddeford Ernest Fontaine Robert Lefebvre

Saco Firemen Battle Stubborn Blaze

A stubborn blaze at the city dump engages nearly a dozen Saco firemen since 9 last night. Fire deep underground continues burning despite efforts. officials expect the fire may take most of the day to extinguish.

Saco

Tunnels in Gibraltar Surpass Thirty Miles Length

Historical note claims Gibraltar tunnels exceed thirty miles, aligning with the total length of streets and highways surrounding colonial areas nicknamed for Columbus's arrival in 1493, linking British Crown territories in the western hemisphere with early cattle introduction in New World contexts.

Gibraltar Western Hemisphere

Portland Weather Clears With Cooling Night

The forecast shows clearing and cooler conditions for Portland with a low in the 30s. Sunday will be fair with increasing clouds in the southwest portion and little temperature change.

Portland

Kennebunk Community Notes Highlight Park Street Work and Events

Babe Ruth team volunteers start work on Park Street Playground to fit 90 and 60 foot base paths. Community groups host a Family Night Supper at Christ Church April 29, and an evening worship with film April 28 at the Church on the Cape. Portland District plans a conference on April 28 at Chestnut Street Church. Art Festival previews OPENWIDE with pieces by Flower Huger, Ed Summerlin, Peter Seeger concert, and exhibits by Kahlil Gibran and Roualt. Community awards honor Mrs. Hartley Hutchins and Job Corps visitor program recognizes Kennebunk volunteers. Past Matrons host dinner and plan May 25 notice. Kenneunk Chorus Festival May 4 features Park Street choruses with 450 participants and 50 cent admission. 50-Plus Club meets at Webhannet Clubhouse with birthday honors for March to January birthdays.

E. R. Warren Lions Park Street Playground Christ Church Russell Peppe The Cape Portland Chestnut Street Flower Huger Ed Summerlin Peter Seeger Kahlil Gibran the Prophet Roualt Boston Negro Art Association Hartley Hutchins Sandra Benvie Hutchins Benjamin Nest Sr James Congdon Dorothy Turner Gertrude Hinckley Benjamin Nest, Sr Benvie Joan Dixon Jerry Congdon Kennebunk Erva Moore Wells Robert Guptil Mechanic Street Job Corps Association of Madonna Order of Eastern Star Crescent Beach Inn Cape Elizabeth Alice Crocker Sea Road Grand Chapter of Maine Margaret Johnson Louise Russell Vivien Tranci Lucile Jennison Carrie Emons Agnes Jackson Emily Morse Frances Hutchings Marion Dutch Bernice Crosman Kenneunk Chorus Kennebunk High School Park Street Webhannet Fletcher Street Verna Woodman Martha Bragdon Edward Taute Regina Authier Joyce April Lindsey Joan Lindsey Evelyn Ramsden

Portland Bulldogs Dominant in Track Meet Over Thornton and Biddeford

Portland routs Thornton Academy and Biddeford 114 to 28 as Rundin George and Rix lead the winners. Results show multiple events with Portland athletes taking first, including hurdles, sprints, jumps, throws, and relays.

Portland Portlans Bulldogs Thornton Academy Biddeford Linger Leiter Shaw Swanton Melwain Wernig Rundin Madison Richardson Davis Campbell Swan Chandler Aebaudo Rix Lane Beaulieu Sneider Pantéleakos Moulton Petersen George Dutrembie Audette Dudley Allen Barter Pantaleakos Savage Lindsay Pawiloski Shea McKwain Dutremble Edwards

April Tide Times and Rates Brief Listing

A compact notice lists tidal times and low and rising water marks for April 27 to 28. Entries include morning and afternoon low tides at 4:50 and 4:56, with subsequent highs at 11:08 11:14 and 11:38 11:44, plus a rate reference of 6:38.

A.M. P.M

Maypole Wedding Tea Honors Guest of Honor

Mrs William West created themed cupcakes for each guest of honor while a Brown Street Florist centerpiece brightened the table. A program led by Mrs Michael Tranci followed a brief meeting, gifts and corsages presented by Miss Edna York. Next meeting set for May 2 with games and refreshments. Mrs Robert Guptil attended the Annual Assembly Churchwomen United in Bangor April 23-24 and hosted overnight with State President Mrs Hazel Lovy. She and her family later attended the Shrine Circus in Portland last weekend.

William West Brown Street Florist Michael Tranci Edna York Robert Guptil Mechanic Street Assembly

Two False Alarms Plague Biddeford Firefighters

Two false alarms rang in Biddeford last night as boxes 33 and 133 activated near midnight. A mattress fire at 129 Foss St was controlled with a booster line by 5 34 a m. Eva Aranovitch owned the two and a half story wooden tenement with occupant Norbert Levine. smoking in bed blamed for the blaze. Earlier, at 75 Foss St firefighters responded to a still alarm for an overflowed oil burner with nothing found used.

Biddeford Foss St Eva Aranovitch Norbert Levine

Landry on crutches after ankle sprain at practice

Boston AP reports Greg Landry of Massachusetts, an all-New England quarterback chosen by Detroit in the first round, hobbling on crutches after spraining his right ankle stepping into a pothole in Thursday practice. He notes a tight bandage under tape and had earlier received a most honored opponent award at a Boston University Hall of Fame banquet. Minado wins the Friday feature at Green Mountain Park as 2,978 attend the 39-date meet in Pownal.

SPTS Boston Greg Landry University of Massachusetts Detroit Lions Landry Boston University Varsity Club Pownal Green Mountain Park

Rotary Club Holds Meeting In Kennebunk

Kennebunk Rotary meets at Glen-Mor Restaurant with President Dr. E E McPhetres presiding. A letter of appreciation from Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Ken Muir-Evans is read. Charlies Crosman reports on vocational service. Gloria Fox demonstrates telephone courtesy. Carl Russell to lead May 2 program.

Kennebunk Rotary Club Glen-Mor E.E. MecPhetres McPhetres Anthony Ken Muir-Evans Charlies Crosman Lendall Smith Gloria Fox New England Telephone Co Carl Russell

Elwin Johnson Defends York County Bowling Title

Elwin Peanut Johnson leads Paul Dorais by 171 pins in the second half of their York County championship match at Roll-A-Way Lanes Biddeford Elm Street Sunday 4 30 p m The tel esco red match could see Johnson sweep the second half after a 1184 total to Dorais 1013 last week and Dorais seeks improved pacing in his title bid.

Elwin Johnson York Elm Street Biddeford

Rose outpoints Galli in Australian boxing match

Lionel Rose, 122 pounds, from Australia, defeats Tommaso Galli of Italy by points in a non title bout held in Melbourne. Galli received 123 percent, and the match went the distance with Rose gaining the victory.

Melbourne Australia Lionel Rose Tommaso Galli Italy

Special Rolloffs Scheduled At Local Lanes

The Ladies Sunday Rollers league begins with a handicapped five game rolloff at 6 PM at 20th Century Lanes with Mrs Grace Perron leading. A second event, the Ladies Twin City Challengers rolloff at 8 PM will cover ten games to award five challengers for the 1968 69 season with trophies and cash prizes.

Ladies Twin City Grace Perron

Hockey Finals Results and Upcoming Games

The Associated Press reports no Friday games. Minnesota leads St Louis 2-1 in the West Division best-of-seven. Montreal leads Chicago 3-1 in the East Division series. Minnesota visits St Louis for an upcoming game.

Associated Press Minnesota St. Louis Chicago Montreal

Grass Fire Extinguished Near Old Orchard Beach Dump

Firemen yesterday afternoon put out a small grass fire estimated at about one half acre along the T-For-Turn road near the town dump. Officials believe the blaze spread from a previous fire at the dump, as reported by local fire authorities.

Old Orchard Beach

Birds Use Third Eyelid for Eye Protection

Birds have a protective third eyelid called the nictitating membrane, which sweeps across the eye to defend against debris and keep the eye moistened during flight and feeding.

Julie Mandell Fights To Narrow Victory In Akron Bout

Julie Mandell from 136 Toronto edged Tommy Areas in Akron with a narrow points decision. The Youngstown 1362 competitor finished with 0 and 6 in the scoring sequence, leaving the outcome undecided until final tallies.

Akron Ohio Julie Mandell Toronto Tommy Youngstown

Boston Beacons Squelched By LA Wolves

The Boston Beacons were routed 4-0 by the Los Angeles Wolves before 5,101 at Fenway Park. Carlos Mendieri led LA with two goals and an assist as Boston fell to 1-3 in the NASL season after a rough defensive showing.

Boston Boston Beacons Beacons Los Angeles Wolves Fenway Park Wolves Carlos Mendieri Los Angeles Gores

Jockey Mole Dominates Opening Week at Suffolk Downs

English-born jockey Mike Mole posted a strong first week at Suffolk Downs with 44 mounts, 14 winners, 12 seconds and three thirds. He won three races including Klassy Poppy in the $4,500 feature before 11,050 fans Friday.

Boston Mike Mole Hole

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