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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1969

Page

2

Deaths Edmund G Hanning 77 of Saco

Edmund G Hanning 77 of 48 Storer Street Saco died at home after a long illness He was born January 18 1892 in Cold Stream County New Brunswick a machinist retired from Saco Lowell Shops He leaves Mil dred Bowring Hanning widow two daughters four sons two brothers and 12 grandchildren Funeral services are set for 2 PM tomorrow from Shumway Funeral Home

Edmund G. Hanning Storer St Saco Cold Stream County N.B Stephen J Ida May Ellis Hanning Lowell Shops Biddeford Hanning Canadian Legion Saco United Baptist Church Mildred Bowring Hanning

Choir rehearsals and prayers fill area churches weekly

A sequence of notices lists choir rehearsals at Goodwins Mills, United Church of Christ in Biddeford, and other area churches. Rehearsals occur midweek at 6 to 7:30 pm while prayer services and Bible studies occur Wednesday evenings at various church locations including Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle in Old Orchard Beach and Advent Christian churches. Additional services and midweek gatherings are noted across Kennebunk, Saco, Wells, and surrounding towns.

Goodwins Mills United Methodist Church Lyman Spring St Saco Laurel Hill Dome Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Christ Church Congregational Methodist Dane Street Kennebunk Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village

Funeral services for Mrs. Alice P. Ross in Old Orchard Beach

Funeral services for Mrs. Alice P. Ross of 14 Imperial Street Old Orchard Beach were held this morning at St. Margaret's Church. Rev. Rudolph Leveille celebrated the requiem high mass. Interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco with graveside prayers by Father Leveille. Bearers were Edward Radley Jr Thomas Lee Jr Randall Ros sen and David Pedersen.

Alice P. Ross Old Orchard Beach Imperial St St. Margaret's Church Rudolph Le‘veille Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Father Leveille Edward Radley Jr Thomas Lee Jr Randall Rossen David Pedersen

Bridal Shower Held For Miss Andrews in Saco

Miss Gayle Andrews daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Andrews of 47 Locke St Saco was honored at a surprise bridal shower at Saco Grange Hall hosted by Mrs John Lombard. She will wed Mark Willett of Union St Saco on June 28 at Most Holy Trinity Church. Guests included numerous Andrews and Willett family members and friends. gifts and a buffet lunch were provided.

Gayle Andrews Robert Andrews Locke St Saco Saco Grange Hall John Lombard Miss Andrews Mark Willett Wendell Willett Union Street Most Holy Trinity Church

Daughters Born to Local Families at Webber Hospital

IR at Webber Hospital reports newborn daughters for multiple families. Gail Christine to Mr and Mrs Brian Bubl er of Biddeford. Tracy Sue to Mr and Mrs Maurice Merrill of Saco. Tracie Anne to Mr and Mrs Joseph Paveo of Old Orchard Beach. Shelley Ann to Mr and Mrs John Fleming of Kennebunk. a son Russel Joseph to Mr and Mrs Norman Boivin of Saco.

Webber Hospital Brian Bubler Western Ave Biddeford Gail Christine Maurice Merrill Westwood Lane Saco Tracy Sue Joseph Paveo Mayflower Drive Old Orchard Beach Tracie Anne John Fleming Sayward St Kennebunk Shelley Ann Henry Tibbetts Elm St Norman Boivin Storer St Russel Joseph

Local personals note hospital and travel updates

Mrs. Carl Richards of Granite Street Biddeford has returned home after a stay at Webber Hospital. Mrs. Alice Ouellette of Hills Beach Biddeford is a medical patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Miss Marcelle Morin of Graham Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Commander Everett Allen and Mrs. Allen and Past Commander Richard Tarbox and Mrs. Tarbox of the York County Barracks Veterans of World War I attended the spring council meeting of Veterans World War I in Bangor Sunday.

Carl Richards Granite St Biddeford Webber Hospital Alice Ouellette Hills Beach Notre Dame Hospital Marcelle Morin Graham Street Everett Allen Allen Richard Tarbox Tarbox York County Barracks Spri Council

Eastern star and auxiliary meetings in Saco and Biddeford

Bradford Chapter DeMolay will exemplify the Mother's Degree at Annette Chapter Eastern Star in Mason ic Hall Saco Thursday at 7 30. Mrs Edna Lane chairs refreshments. Owen- Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary of Saco holds a special meeting tomorrow at 7 30 at Mrs Martha Beaudoin 79 Middle St Saco. Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and activity committee meet at 7 30 tonight at Assumption Hall Thornton St Biddeford.

Bradford Order of DeMolay Annette Order of the Eastern Masonic Hall Saco Edna Lane Owen- Davis American On Auxiliary Martha Beaudoin Middle St Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Assumption Hall Thornton Street

Poppy Day Planned in Kennebunk by Auxiliary Cochairs

Kennebunk residents learn Poppy Day will be held Friday May 16 with co chairmen Mrs Louise Marsh and Mrs Irma Bowdoin of the Webber Unit American Legion Auxiliary. The event supports veteran welfare and youth education.

Louise Marsh Irma Bowdoin Webber Unit American Legion Auxiliary Ken Ae Vegies Dwight Ames Sr Clarence Bartlett Rebecca Tilton N.H Rhythm Skippers Exeter Webhannet Woman's Club Mabel Gooch Spencer Andrews Advent Christian Church Berkshire College Lenox Mass John DeBrine Dise Songme Gary Dausey

Portland Weather Clears With Cold Lows Tonight

The forecast calls for a clearing sky and colder temperatures tonight with lows ranging from 25 to 35 degrees. Wednesday will be fair and seasonably cool with light winds and continued dry conditions.

Portland

April Tides AIGs A.M. P.M. 28 8:50 9:14

Fragmentary OCR data shows times and numbers across dates 28 to 30 with sequences like 8:50 9:14 2:56 and 49:38 99:56. Contents are largely unreadable, lacking clear people, places, or events to build a full item.

AIG S A.M P.M

Beach VFW Auxiliary Set to Sponsor Dance and Install Officers

Old Orchard Memorial Post VFW officers were reelected with Mahlon W. Cressey as commander for a second term. Richard Pettengill and Raymond Andrews were named senior and junior vice commanders, Everett Brousseau quartermaster, and Edward E. Willis trustee for three years. Installation planned May 25 at the Post home. Auxiliary smorgasque dance slated May 3 with Frank Manduca and the Swingers providing music. Loyalty Day observance ticket sales to benefit both Post and Auxiliary. Town Council approval granted for a Fourth of July Poppy sale.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Memorial Atlantic Avenue Mahlon W. Cressey Richard Pettengill Raymond Andrews Everett Brousseau Edward E. Willis Cressey Frank Manduca Swingers

Surplus Food Distribution Planned by Saco Officials

Saco surplus food will be distributed from Saco City Hall on Wednesday with two time slots from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. as announced by city officials.

Saco Saco City Hall

St Andre PFTA officers elected at parish meeting

St An dre's Parents Teachers Association elected and installed officers at the parish hall meeting. Adrien Boucher was named president with a slate including Stella Forcier first vice president and Doris Lamonta second vice president. Outros named included Yvette Loranger secretary and Joan Lamontagne treasurer. Committees and future events were outlined including the May Ball with Muriel's Orchestra and a turkey dinner fundraiser. Rev Maurice Morin officiated.

St. Andre's Parents, Friends and Teachers Association Claire Dutil Doris Lamontagne Paul Neault Presi St. Andre’s Rends and Teachers Association Bidde Adrien Boucher Stella Forcier Doris Lamonta Yvette Loranger Joan Lamontagne Priscille Gobeil Gertrude Conears Noel Norman Racine Fish Hall Muriel Claire Racine Lans Brothers of the Sacred Heart Cre Ruel Simonne Doyon Madeleine Fortier Noella L'Hereux Lucille Remillard Tiaseee Boucher Laura Proulx Laara Estelle Dorilda Bertha Moulin Therese Boucher Morinonsroceed Decary Memorial Field

Miss Boislard Feted At Biddeford Bridal Shower

A Biddeford bridal shower honored Miss Constance Boislard, with her May 17 wedding to Richard Lavallee announced. Gifts were given to the bride and a buffet was served. many relatives and friends attended, listed by name.

Miss Boislard

Bobbie Gentry Images Shimmer in NBC Spring Thing

NBCs Spring Thing showcases Bobbie Gentry with a new image in long gowns and playful humor, diverging from her usual slack clothing. The hour also offers a vivid production set and a rare comedy effort, while Carol Burnett presents a warm show without guest stars and NBC airs a France situation update plus a De Gaulle career review.

Bobbie Gentry NBC Miss Gentry The Supremes Carol Burnett CBS Carol Nelson Eddy Charwoman Lyle Waggoner Mrs. Miller Harvey Korman France de Gaulle Special

Citizenship Awards Will Be Presented At S Y S S A Banquet

Kennebunk hosts the annual S Y S S A Citizenship Banquet at Wells Grange Hall at 6 30 pm with Rev John Feaster as guest speaker. Award recipients include students from Kennebunk Wells Marshwood Noble Old Orchard Beach St Anthony York and St Ignatius high schools with named honorees such as Elizabeth Cram David Spofford Susan Vittum Glen Winslow Harry Osgood Diane Sweeney Ronald Dyer John Karaevicius Vincent Kilmas Kathleen Bridges Wayne Boardman and others.

Kennebunk S.Y.S.S.A Wells Grange Hall John Feaster Schroeder Kennebunk High School Elizabeth Cram David Spofford Marshwood High Susan Vittum Robert Perham Jr Noble High Glen Winslow Harry Osgood Old Orchard Beach Diane Sweeney Ronald

Truck Fire Extinguished on Main Street Monday

Saco firemen report a truck fire caused by an overheated breakdrum was extinguished on Main Street Monday morning without equipment. Damage to the truck owned by Edgecomb Trucking Co. of Liberty was negligible.

Saco Main Street Edgecomb Trucking Co Liberty

Chip on the Shoulder Origin and Nixon's Education

The quiz cites the saying chip on the shoulder from a frontier habit where a wood chip sparked a fight between woodsmen. It notes Richard Nixon attended Whittier College and Duke Law School, referencing the Newspaper Enterprise Association.

Richard M. Nixon Whittier College Duke Law School Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Strayed Heifer Reported Lost Near Oak Ridge and Guinea

A black and white heifer is missing in the Oak Ridge Road area near Guinea Road. A reward is offered for its return. Call 282-0960 with any sightings or information.

Oak Ridge Road Guinea Road

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United Church of Christ (Congregational Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Bidselne Baptist Church Shore Road In Here Baptist Church Wells Kennenunkport Pauline Willett Phyllis Andrews Hanna Grondin Ruth Seaward Karen Carnevale Gayle Young Sharon Carnevale Lucille Andrews Margaret Scontras Golda Sneider Dorothy Stone Doris Stackpole John Grondin Millie Harvey Kathy Andrews Debra Lombard June Seaward Sharon Seaward Janice Stone Marsha Grondin Hannah Grondin Carol Andrews Eileen Andrews Muriel Lamarre Irene Morang Helen Crowley Judy Carter Dorothy Cote Lorena Grondin Laura Hanson Jane Grondin Nan Graves Amanda Grondin Joan Smith Linda Andrews Donna Stone Norma Arsenault Robert Spears Shine Yi Maine Gran Fark Ramvention Comminnion Aegwels, Meine Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Philip H. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig 365 Main Street Emond Frank Ga Vr Couroy Edmund Cashen Christ Women's Fellowship of Christ Church Women of Circles Alfred E. Darby Ae Ie Tare Ie Ture Beach Vfw Auxiliary U. S U.S America St. Andre’s Pfta Constance Boislard Raymond Boislard Hill St Boislard Richard Lavallee Loranzo Lavallee Taylor St St of Honor Constance Bisson Prisce St. Onge Nancy Ouellette Tina Handlen Priscilla Giguere Emelda Andrews Lucienne Lavallee Beatrice Cleary Vera Lavallee Charles Loranger Bertha Constant Dorothy Fenderson Pauline Fortier Irene Cote Lea Cadorette Yvette Hebert Louise Guillereault Laurette Lehouillier Therese Dusseault Jeanne Agreste Lucille Conley Lillian Boil Ar Paonia Joan Crowley Rosalie Eon Constance Martel Betty Bergeron Mary Ann Courtois Priscilla Dube Rose Marry Paradis Sue Chouinard Ann St. Pierre Paula Martel Terry Visneault Carol Lambert Jeanne Montambeau Carolyn Faucher Paul Guillereault Yvette Pelletier Rachel Guillereault Rose V. Guillereault Raymond Guillereault Diane Guillereault Lowryvision NEW York Bobbie Goldie Hawn Meredith MacRae Noel Harrison Roxann Guillereault Rose M. Guillereault Josephine Dauphin Yvonne Guillereault Mariam Guillereault Doris Corbeil Alice Goulet Elaine Dusseault Debra Dusseault Andrea Boilard Maurice Boilard Lucien Boislard Rich“ Boislard Doris Her Frances Boilard Corona Boilard Leone Adrienne Ross Roland Boutin Priscille Cloutier Rita Bellefeuille Cecile Cospe E. A. Bisson A. L. Nolette S. C. St. Onge Jackie Bisson Jane Bergeron Sue Courtois Pauline Poirier Penny Guillereault Mariam Warren Linda Hevey Williva Dusseault Linda al Robert Dube R.N. Fournier Diane la Norma Guillereault Irs Priscille Nadeau Maxine Kozlowski Lucille Boilard Doris Demers Belangere G. Millette Anabel Cleary Lauraine Harriman Pfc R. M. Flore Pontiac Mich Fifth Marine Regiment Vietnam Flore Dearborn Book Store Alfred ST Diane Carey Bros Jewelers Thacher
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