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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1967

Page

2

Deaths John William Daly 63 of Saco

John William Daly 63 of 102 Temple St Saco died this morning in a Biddeford hospital. He was born Oct 18 1908 in Biddeford son of John and Nellie Murphy Daly and worked 25 years for West Point Pepperell Inc Biddeford. He was a WWII veteran and member of Most Holy Trinity Church Tighe Beaudoin Farley American Legion Post Biddeford. Survived by widow Arteline Martin Daly two stepdaughters Lillian Corbeil Newington Conn Pauline Kennedy Biddeford four step grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Requiem high mass 9 am Thursday at Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Interment St Marys Cemetery Biddeford. Friends may call Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to pm.

Biddeford John Nellie Murphy Daly West Point-Pepperell Inc Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley American Legion Post Arteline Martin Daly Lillian Corbeil Newington Conn Pauline Kennedy St. Mary's Cemetery Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St

Prayer Circle to Meet at Emond Funeral Home Tonight

Members of Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella gather at 7 15 p m to offer prayers for Mrs Rosalie Bisallion at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford attendees to wear badges noted by officials

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford Rosalie Bisaillon

Roving Disturbances Stir Neighborhood Near White House

Teens shouted Black Power slogans as windows were smashed, alarms rang, and glass litters rain slick sidewalks. A 15 minute downpour aided police in clearing the streets as Inspector Reed reported mainly vandalism and minor fires in a mile square area near 14th to M streets, just northeast of the White House. The White House grounds remained quiet with no extra guards.

Page One M. C. Reed 14Th Street U Street 3Rd Street M Street White House Capitol

Dennett & Craig Funeral Notices Saco Maine

SHUMWAY Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco announces arrangements for Philip H. Gross Sr Director. Details include contact numbers 284 5611 and 385 Main Street. Dial 282 0562 for information.

Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Dial

Card of Thanks for Flowers and Sympathy

We extend heartfelt thanks to all who sent flowers and tokens of love during her illness. Gratitude to relatives, friends, neighbors for floral tributes cards and sympathy shown during our bereavement. Harry Gowen and Daughter Mrs Eleanor Jacobs.

Rosalie Bisaillon Dies in Biddeford After Long Illness

Rosalie Bisaillon 69 of 43 Bacon St Biddeford died in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born July 20 1898 in Biddeford she was the daughter of Alfred and Helene Lemieux and wife of Walter Bisaillon. Survived by two sons Walter A and Armand R of Hartford Conn four daughters Armande Daigle Rita Pelletier Juliette Boisclair of Hartford Reina La Grange of Biddeford one brother Arthur Lemieux Rockville Conn two sisters Mrs Jules Fontaine Wells Beach and Mrs Alice Bedard Tucson Ariz 18 grandchildren eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St Andre's Church Biddeford Thursday at 8 30 a.m. Friends may call Emond Funeral Home Biddeford today and tomorrow 2 4 and 7 10 p.m.

Rosalie Bisaillon Bacon St Biddeford Alfred and Helene’ Belanger Lemieux Walter Bisaillon St. Andre's Church Our Lady of Fatima Circle Isabella Walter A Armand R Hartford Conn Armande Daigle Rita Pelletier Juliette Boisclair St. Andre’s Church Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Funeral Services for Miss Alice St. Jean

Funeral services were held for Miss Alice St. Jean of Salt Road at St. Margaret's Church. Rev. Gerard Doyon presided the requiem high mass with organ music by Mrs. Antonio Boisvert and the church choir. Interment was in St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford with committal prayers by Father Doyon. Bearers were Edward Le Mire Delvica Dallaire Harry Rowell Paul Dallaire Roger Couture and Armand Couture.

Old Orchard Beach Alice St. Jean Salt Road St. Margaret's Church Gerard Doyon Antonio Boisvert St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford Father Doyon Edward le Mire Delvica Dallaire Harry Rowell Paul Dallaire Roger Couture Armand Couture

Funeral services for Mrs Anna Dumont

Funeral services for Mrs Anna Dumont were held this morning from St. Andre's Church Biddeford. Rev Charles Rivard presided with Rev Germain Bureau as deacon and Rev Bernand Nicknair as sub deacon. Organist was Mrs Laura Proulx. Burial at St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford. Bearers were Jacque Richard William Raymond Paul and Normand Dumont.

Anna Dumont Park St. Laco Jacque Richard William Raymond Paul Normand Dumont

Six Teachers Join Faculty At Thornton Academy

Six new teachers join Thornton Academy under Headmaster Robert L. Bowie. The group includes Lawrence W. Bowie Jr a physical education instructor from Saco and a Thornton and Aroostook State graduate, Carol Whitcomb a Belfast native teaching typewriting, Louise Labbe of Biddeford teaching French, Philip Soule of Fryeburg teaching English and line football coach, Michael Gray an industrial arts teacher and 1967 Gorham State graduate, and Yvonne Fidalgo of Arlington Virginia teaching English with a career in Fairfax and Thomas Jefferson High School.

Robert L. Bowie Thornton Academy Lawrence W. Bowie Jr Portland Road Saco Aroostook State College Bowie Westfield School Fort Fairfield Carol Whitcomb Belfast Miss Whitcomb Thomas College Waterville Belfast Area Louise Labbe Biddeford St. Louis High School Mt. St. Mary College University of Maine Belmont High School Belmont, N.H Kennebunk Philip Soule Fryeburg Soule Fryeburg Academy Thornton Randy White Michael Gray Gorham State College Yvonne Fidalgo Arlington American University Washington, D.C Faelton Pianoforte School New England Conservatory of Music School of Publication Simmons College American University Graduate School Fairfax Public Schools Fairfax Falls Church High School Thomas Jefferson High School

Local residents listed as patients at Webber Hospital

Mrs Jeanne Grenier of 108 Alfred Street Biddeford is a patient at Webber Hospital. Oliver Danis of 103 Temple Street Saco is a patient at Webber Hospital in Biddeford. Miss Ezelda Bertrand of 46 Water Street Biddeford is a patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs Adelaide Duguay of 6 Horrigans Court Biddeford is a patient at Webber Hospital. Robert Godbout has returned to Los Angeles California after visiting his mother Mrs Laurette Godbout at 386 Main Street Biddeford.

Jeanne Grenier Alfred St Biddeford Webber Hospital Oliver Danis Temple St Saco Ezelda Bertrand Water St Adelaide Duguay Horrigans Court Webber Robert Godbout Los Angeles Calif Laurette Godbout Main St

Foggy Portland July Sets Weather Record

The US Weather Bureau reports a foggy July at Portland Airport as meteorological phenomenon with only five fogless days. Dense fog occurred on 18 days and thin fog on eight, driven by offshore moist winds and persistent fog banks offshore.

Portland Weather Bureau Bureau

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 489 to Meet Tonight

A meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 489 is set for 7:30 PM at the City Building in Biddeford. Community members are invited to attend.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 489 Biddeford

Churches and Youth Groups Schedule Wednesday Services

A list of midweek worship and study events across Maine. Girl Guards meet 6 30 p m at Salvation Army hall Old Orchard Beach. Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills holds service 7 p m with Adult Choir rehearsal. Biddeford United Baptist hosts midweek prayer 7 30 p m. Bible study and prayer at Faith Tabernacle in Old Orchard Beach. Youth Choir rehearsal 6 30 p m at Goodwins Mills Methodist Church Lyman. Christ Church Kennebunk congregational methodist holds 6 45 p m worship. Christian Science Society Saco 7 45 p m service reading room 2 4 p m Thursday. Advent Christian Kennebunk Lower Village prayer 7 p m. Ogunquit Baptist church Bible study 7 39 p m. Village Baptist Kennebunkport prayer 7 p m and midweek service 7 30 p m. Full Gospel Route A Wells midweek 7 30 p m. Village Baptist Kennebunkport vestry prayer and Bible study 7 30 p m.

Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Goodwins Mills Methodist Church Lyman Christ Church Dane Street Kennebunk Christian Science Society Winter Street Saco Advent Christian Church Route 25 Kennebunk Lower Village Kennerunkport

Needham Boys Drive Pony Cart to Expo 67

Tony Whittemore 11 and his brother Jeff 9 from Needham Mass travel 350 miles in a pony cart with their Shetland King to Expo 67 in Montreal. They began July 5 and arrived Monday amid welcoming crowds and officials praising their bravery.

Montreal Needham Mass Tony Whittemore Jeff Shetland King Tony Expo Theodore Whittemore Fulgence Charpenter Expos Pierre Dupuy

Women Organize Open House Tour of Local Homes and Gardens

Ocean Park hosts an open house tour of seven local homes and gardens on Wednesday for the Educational Bureau. Homes include Clark residence at 4 Old Salt Road and The Corliss House on Temple Avenue. Tickets at The Curtis or visiting sites. rain date Thursday.

Ocean Park Educational Bureau Curtis On Temple Avenue Old Salt Road Harold G. Clark Westmount Quebec Goose Fare Portland Philip R. Webb Corliss Robert M. Corliss Sea ‘Haven Ocean Park Association Adelbert M. Jakeman Tioga Avenue Weston Morrill Pittsfield Mass Thomas L. Angell Bates College Leonard M. van Hoogenstyn Long Island N.Y Casco Avenue John C. Clifton Wellesley Saco Bay Curtis Franklin D. Rowe Fort Myers Beach Fla Herbert F. Hager Providence R. I Eleanor Keene Wells Aron Lund Ralph E. Keene Bureau Muriel Gibbons Robert M. Smith

Casco Bay To Host International Visitors In Aug

Casco Bay Island Development Association says Downcast Diplomacy will host 19 countries and families August 10 to 15. UN journalists and their families will stay with island hosts on Peaks, Long, Great Diamond, Chebeague, and Little Diamond Islands as part of a plan for a permanent International Vacation and Conference Center.

Portland Casco Bay Island

Postmasters Nominated Include Three Maine Names

The White House announced that President Johnson will send to the Senate a list of postmastership nominations. Three Maine men named are Ronald W. Bradbury of Aurora, Richard A. Agathos of Lisbon Falls, and Gilbert W. Bishop of Norridgewock.

Washington Senate Johnson Maine White House Ronald W. Bradbury Aurora Richard A. Agathos Lisbon Falls Gilbert W. Bishop Norridgewock

Religious Arts Festival Opens In Kennebunk

Kennebunk hosts a week long Religious Arts Festival beginning Sunday Aug 6 with exhibits from fourteen churches. Events include concerts by the Singing Nuns and performances at First Parish Church with speakers, films, poetry and theatre. Committee leaders and prominent organizers from Kennebunk and Kennebunkport guide the program and art exhibits feature works from local churches and notable artists.

Child Fatally Hit Near Vehicle in Biddeford

A witness heard a braking screech and saw the Verville child about 20 feet in front of a stopped car. The girl skidded about 20 feet after being struck while with her mother and grandmother. She was treated at the scene by Dr. G Patrick Shaw and taken to Portland hospital. Kuczynski was charged with driving to endanger per county attorney findings.

G. Patrick Shaw Portland Biddeford Kuczynski

Saco Council Votes 6500 to Aid Lund Mfg Road Access

The Saco City Council approved 6500 to match state funds for an access road to Lund Mfg land in the Industrial Park. Lund warned of delays and said the project must proceed by November. The meeting also discussed park development costs, a new Port land plant, dump incineration plans, and phase II of the city comprehensive plan.

Saco Lund Mfg. Co Wendell B. Lund Lund New Britain Lund Mfg New Britain Tool and Machine Co CoHen Egg Co Portland Buxton Road Timothy J. Crowley HI Donald A. Fogg Jr Emile P. Drouin Biddeford Direnzo and Sons Westbrook Joseph Harper James Huff Hans Klunder Associates

Wyeth Exhibit to Highlight Kennebunks Arts Week

Openwide festival features Andrew Wyeth paintings at South Congregational Church Kennebunkport August 6 13. Wyeth well known for Cush ing and Chadd's Ford Pa pieces and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. Leo L Chabot and Mason Philip Smith will show Maine coastal photographs at St David's Episcopal Church August 6 13. Smith and wife own The Provincial Press. they plan Maine photo booklets.

Kennebunk Kennebunks Andrew Wyeth South Congregational Church Kennebunkport Wyeth Pean Cushing Chadd Ford Leo L. Chabot Mason Philip Smith St. David's Episcopal Church Chabot Maine Smith Portland

Heat on Separation of Powers In Senate Debate

The article reports growing concern in Congress over expanding presidential authority in foreign affairs. Senator Fulbright proposes a Senate joint position requiring congressional and presidential agreement for national commitments, citing erosion of congressional power and calls for a broad Senate Foreign Relations Committee study.

Washington Congress Sen. J. W. Fulbright Arkansas Senate Foreign Relations Committee Fulbright Sam J. Ervin Jr North Carolina Ervin United States Korea Harry S. Truman Foreign Affairs Committees House U.S North Korea

Commission Allows Freight Rates Increase

The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a 300 million dollar annual rise in freight rates for the nations railroads, the first hike in seven years. The move comes despite White House calls to restrain rate increases due to inflation concerns. The ICC said current rates are inadequate to provide carriers with sufficient revenue to support commerce and national defense.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Johnson ICC United States

Police hunt thieves using bow and arrow charm in England

In Cheadle England a gang targets couples in parked cars at a local beauty spot. They sneak up on lovers through car windows and demand money with a bow and arrow. Two victims report paying 8.40 dollars.

Cheadle England

Mass Residents Die In Flaming Auto

A Massachusetts man and woman were killed when their car skidded off the Maine Turnpike, fell 73 feet and burst into flames. Authorities identified the deceased as Thomas M. Roper, 22, of Newton Highlands, and Grace Myould, 20, of Billerica.

Lewiston Massachusetts Maine Thomas M. Roper Newton Highlands Grace M Yuild Billerica

Visitors Injured As Railing Collapses at Camp Ellis Cottage

Two Massachusetts residents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Beckwith of Winchendon, hurt when a cottage porch railing on Surf Street in Camp Ellis collapsed. They were admitted to Webber Hospital in Biddeford after falling to the ground.

Massachusetts Webber Hospital Biddeford Sacopolice Donald Beckwith Winchendon Mass Surf Street Camp Ellis

Unemployment Claims Decline In Biddeford Area

Figures released by Francis M. Coughlin show unemployment claims fell from 26 in the week ending July 22 to 1 last week. For the same weeks last year the counts were 226 and 220 respectively.

Francis M. Coughlin Biddeford

Thomaston Man Hits Guard Rail on Route 11 Between Biddeford and Kennebunk

Robert Hugh McRea Jr., 22, of Thomaston, told Biddeford police he fell asleep while driving toward Kennebunk and struck a guard rail on Route 11 between Biddeford and Kennebunk. He was uninjured.

Thomaston Biddeford Kennebunk Robert Hugh McRea Jr

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John William Daly Temple St. Saco Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy Harry Gowen Mrs Eleanor Jacobs Memoriam Lea Breton ST. Jean Puneral Puauoau Church Notes Biddeford United Baptist Church Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Village Baptist Church Full Gospel Weils Montreal Expo A. M. P.malm, P.M Casco Bay John Cummings Maurice Hutchins Macm. Thompson M. A. Packard Jr Allen Burgess Cranston Folley Frances Landry Woodrow Landry Mercy Hospital First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist Ed Summerlin Herb Pomeroy Sister Mary Corita Contemporary Society Clark Fitz-Gerald Lyric Theater Job Corps Gospel Singers al Poulin St Ann's. Episcopal Church Cambridge Consort Music of Old and Radom Robert Shaw Chorale Flower Hujer Auditorum of Franciscan Monastery Kennebunk Beach Baptist Church Church On the Cape Cape Porpoise First Congregational Church Israel Lewando Peter Hoff John Banta Donald Shepard Brent Anderson Stacey Wentworth Philip Hussey Jr Louis Kashey Richard Haskell Robert Ross Richard Carlson Russell Baker Dale Perry Leonard Goldman Frank Beard Frank Chisholm Lund Company James Marlow Commission Carey Bros. Jewelers Thacher Building Kgs Eo Beverares Metropolitan Raoul J Nadeau Metropolitan Life Moviane Conte
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