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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1969

Page

2

Former Pastor Guest Preacher At Saco Church

Rev Stanley A Bennett of Fourth Baptist Church Providence will preach at the 9 am service at United Baptist Church Saco. He has served in Freeport Gardner Williams Providence and Andover Newton Theological School. Bennett returns to Saco as guest after resigning to lead Fourth Baptist. Mrs Bennett and the Bennetts’ Ocean Park summer home noted. Sermon titled Leap at Over a Wall. Mrs John Rumney and Mrs Mary Hill to sing and play organ.

United Baptist Church Saco Stanley A. Bennett Fourth Baptist Church Providence Bennett Gordon School Theolo Andover Newton Theologica School First Baptist Freeport Gardiner Williamstown Mass Cranston Street Roger Williams Baptist Church Saco Church Ocean Park John Rumney Mary M. Hill

Eliot O'Hara dies at 79 founder of art school

Eliot O'Hara 79 of this area and Kennebunkport Maine founder of Eliot O'Hara School of Art Goose Rocks Beach died here July 30 after a short illness. Guggenheim Fellow watercolorist author and lecturer he taught widely and authored seven books. Private funeral services will be held.

Washington, D.C Eliot O'Hara Kennebunkport Maine Goose Rocks Beach O'Hara Waltham Mass Waltham Dial Co American Watercolor Society South National Academy of Arts

Miss Sara MacKenna Dies. Portsmouth Local Resident

Miss Sarah R MacKenna 70 a resident of Route 35 Kennebunkport died yesterday in a Portland hospital after a short illness. Born Stoneham Mass January 29 1899 she was a daughter of John and Bridget Folan MacKenna and worked as a legal secretary in Massachusetts and Portland. She later ran tourist cabins and belonged to First Church of Christ Scientist Boston. Survived by brother Bernard and two nieces. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Monday at Wildwood Cemetery Winchester Massachusetts with calling hours 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco.

Kennebunkport Sara R. MacKenna Route 35 Portland Stoneham Mass John Bridget Folan MacKenna MacKenna First Church of Christ Scientist Boston Bernard MacKenna Wildwood Cemetery Winchester Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco

Francis J. Kearney Dies After Long Illness at 72

Francis J. Kearney 72 of 33 State St Deford died at a local hospital after a long illness. Born Oct 3 1896 in Biddeford he was a son of Patrick and Mary Murphy Kearney a Mary’s Church communicant and former Holy Name Society member. Survived by four daughters two sisters twelve grandchildren and several cousins. Funeral from St Marys Church Tuesday at 9 am with interment in St Marys Cemetery. Friends may call Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford tomorrow and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

Francis Joseph Kearney State St Deford Biddeford Patrick and Mary (Murphy) Kearney Mary’s Church Holy Name Society St. Mary's Church Saco-Lowell Shops Alan St. Amand Philip Laverriere George Tardif Peter Nicholas Mary Kearney Emma Kearney Agnes Kearney Saco St. Mary's Cemetery Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St

Eastman of Grand Junction Dies in Las Vegas Crash

Clyde Merrill Eastman 58 formerly of Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach Maine was killed in a Las Vegas New car crash. Born April 25 1911 in South Portland he was WWII veteran and survived by Irene Minaldo Eastman of Biddeford three daughters Sharon Celia Cynthia a brother Leslie and several grandchildren Funeral arrangements are pending.

Grand Junction Colon Clyde Merrill Eastman Biddeford Maine Old Orchard Beach Las Vegas New South Portland Clifford Frances Merrill) Eastman Irene (Minaldo) Eastman Sharon Eastman Celia Lynes East Hartford Conn Cynthia Voisine Guam Leslie E. Eastman

Fairer Softball Lineup Details from Page One

Schildroth at center Dolores Francoeur in left Lucille Gagne catches Emma He naire on the mound. Substitutes Mary Gourdouras Elaine Cote Donna Noble Paulette Boucher. Police nine lineup features Al Martin catching Earl Jamieson pitching Art Tardif 3B Paul Carter SS Don Guay CF Dick Martin LF Dick Nason 1B Tom Knox RF Larry LeClair 2B.

Schildroth Dolores Francoeur Lucille Gagne Emma Henaire Mary Gourdouras Elaine Cote Donna Noble Paulette Boucher Police al Martin Earl Jamieson Art Tardif Paul Carter Don Guay Dick Martin Dick Nason Tom Knox Larry LeClair

Funeral notices and mid name trivia from old Maine items

The page lists funeral service firms in Saco Maine with Emond and Conroy and references Philip H Gross Sr. It then comments on middle names becoming common after 1750 noting among early presidents few had middle names while most recent presidents do.

Oaneway Estreet Saco Philip H. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine

Future of Biddeford City Theater debated by mayor

Mayor Leo Lemire asks PINE CAP head Louis Savelas if the old City Theater could become a day care center for York County children. Lemire writes the inquiry and hopes for a prompt response from Savelas.

Bideford Old City Theater Leo Lemire Louis Savelas Pinecap York County Saver Lemire Sarelas

Contract Talks Resume At John Hancock In Washington

John Hancock Mutual Insurance Co. will resume negotiations with the Insurance Workers International Union on Aug 5 in Wash Bange after accepting a telegram invitation from mediator Harold Mills. About 5,500 of 7,000 district agents have been on strike since July 1 as pay proposals clashed. the company had offered 17.31 a week while the union sought 29.93. All district offices remain open and policyholders are urged to continue premium payments.

Thomas C. Brennan John Hancock Mutual_ Insurance Co Fede Harold Mills Insurance Workers International Union I.W.L.U

Birthday Party Held At Cashen Home

A birthday dinner Thursday at Summer Street Kennebunk honored Mrs. John A Amstott of Pease Air Force Base Newington NH born July 30 and Ed mund L Cashen born July 31. Guests included T Sgt John A Amstott their children and Mr and Mrs Wilfred F Cashen of Herkimer NY.

Kennebunk Edmund L. Cashen Summer Street John A.amstott Pease Air Force ‘Base Newington N.H Cashen

Nixon visit sparks Kremlin response and Cuba detachment visit

Officials report Nixon’s foreign trip faces criticism at home and abroad as a Soviet naval detachment visits Cuba in what is seen as Moscow’s reply to his intrusion into Eastern Europe. An airport built for Air Force One opens for regular flights next year while Nixon tours Titan housing and a village museum in Romania. He will meet Nicolae Ceausescu. his prior Bucharest trip in 1967 included Moscow cold shouldering and a Polish visa denial.

Nixon Cuba Kremlin Europe Air Force One Titan Romania Communist Party Nicolae Ceausescu Bucharest Moscow Poland

York County Bar Racks Veterans Hold Monthly Meeting

Members of York County Bar racks Veterans of World War I and Auxiliary will meet at 2 p.m. Monday at St John s Hall corner of Main and Elm streets Biddeford

York County Auxiliary St. John’s Hall Main and Elm Streets Bidde

Meeting of Out of Vic tory Circle at Fre mont Club

A meeting of Out of Vic tory Circle is set for tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock at the Fre mont Club on Alfred Street in Biddeford.

Out of Victory Circle Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford

Church Notes Youths Gather for Bible Study

Senior Youths and the 5 45 Bible Club of Bible Baptist Church on Ferry Road in Saco will meet tomorrow at 8 45 p m for Bible study.

Bible Club the Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco

Youth Fellowship Meeting at Advent Christian Church

The Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church on Route 35 Kennebunk will meet Sunday at 6 15 p m.

Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk

School of Religion Classes Set at Kennebunk Church

The Unitarian Universalist Church at Main Street and Portland Road Kennebunk will hold 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 Group Meet at South Congregational Church

The Senior Youth group of 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 Mills.

Lyman Baptist Church Mills

Religion Classes Held Weekly in Local Parishes

The High School of Religion classes for all high school students in the parishes of St Martha's Kennebunkport St Monica's Kennebunk and St Mary's Wells Beach will be conducted each Monday evening at 6 30 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 Meeting in Saco Sunday

The Methodist Youth Fellowship of School Street Methodist Church in Saco will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church.

Methodist Youth Fellowship School Street Methodist Church Saco

Confraternity CCD Classes at St Marys Church Wells Beach

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes for grades 1 through 8 will be held during the 9 a.m. mass at St Marys Church Wells Beach.

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach

Youth of Advent Christian Church Mills Victory to Meet Sunday

The Youth of the Advent Christian Church will hold a meeting Sunday at 7 p.m. to discuss upcoming activities and plans for the group. Leaders encourage attendance from all members.

Senior High Youth Fellowship Meeting in Biddeford Church

The Senior High Youth Fellowship of the United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford will meet Sunday from 5 15 to 6 15 p m in the church.

The United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford

Kennebunk Free Christian Union Society Meeting

The Kennebunk Free Christian Union Society plans to meet Sunday at 6 a.m. in the morning. Members are reminded to attend for worship and fellowship as scheduled.

Ship of the West Kennebunk Methodist church meeting

A West Kennebunk Methodist church ship will meet Sunday at 3 p m.

Baptist Youth Fellowship Meeting This Sunday

The Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Baptist church will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church, inviting all members to attend and participate in the program.

Dedication Rites Set For Church In Kennebunk

Dedication ceremonies for the new St Monica's Catholic Church on Route 1 Kennebunk will be held at 4 30 p m tomorrow. Most Rev Peter L Gerety will bless the church and parish center and celebrate the Mass at 5 p m Concelebrants include Rev John Ome Rt Rev William F Glynn Rev James A Daly and Rev Neil Burke. The church replaces the former St Monica's on Storer Street and is the area’s only church built in 50 years Rev William J Kelly is pastor with Rev Richard V Rokos as assistant.

Kennebunk St. Monica’s Catholic Church Peter L. Gerety D.D Portland Concen John Ome Boston William F. Glynn James A. Daly Most Holy Trinity Church Sace Neil Burke St. Patrick’s Church St. Monica’s Storer Street William J. Kelly St. Monica's Richard V. Rokos

Kennnebunk Families Extend Social Visits Across States

West Kennebunk resident Kennebunk Raymond Ingalls Sr. rests after surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. T. Sgt. John Beauford and family from Key West Florida visit Mrs. William Beauford on Sea Road while Beauford serves in the U.S. Air Force. They traveled from Rockford Illinois to visit relatives Dennis McGee and the Pilgrim family in Newfoundland. Another group, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Culler and children, Dolores, Carin and Tammy Jo, returned to Reading Pennsylvania after a month with Mrs. William M. Taylor on Brown Street and Arion Wentworth on Sea Road.

Raymond Ingalls Sr West Kennebunk Massachusetts General Hospital Boston John Beauford Vickie Allan Renee Key West Fla William Beauford Sea Road T. Sgt. Beauford U.S. Air Force Kennebunk Rockford Ill Dennis McGee McGee Beauford George Pilgrim Newfoundland William E. Culler Dolores Carin Tammy Jo Reading Penn William M. Taylor Brown Street Arion Wentworth

Portland Weather: Cloudy and Warm With Showers Tonight

Variable clouds cover Portland with warm humidity and scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight and Sunday. Highs Sunday in the 80s. Lows tonight in the upper 60s to low 70s.

Portland

Rita Dionne Weds James Smith at United Baptist Church

Rita Lucy Dionne daughter of Mr and Mrs Lionel L Dionne and James E Smith son of Mr and Mrs Earl V Smith were married today at United Baptist Church Saco with Rev Stanley Bennett officiating A reception followed at Filks Lodge Saco for 150 guests The couple will reside at 17 Thornton Ave Saco The bride a Thornton Academy graduate works for W T Grant Co Biddeford The groom a Thornton Academy graduate works for George C Shaw Co Saco

United Baptist Church, Saco Stanley Bennett Rita Lucy Dionne Lionel L. Dionne Union St Saco James E. Smith Earl V. Smith Blue Haven — Home Park Route 1 Mary Hill Iria Norman Pamela Smith Sussanna Smith James McLeod John John Cuttle Raymond Smith East Greenwich R.I Norman John Scarborough Stephen Mulderie Biddeford Filks Lodge Portland Road Denise Donna Begin Homestead Fla Dionne Mrs. Smith

Clark Leaves Position With Maine Central

Portland Maine The board of directors and officers of Maine Central Railroad accepted the resignation of Atty Sumner S Clark as vice president with deepest regret Clark 51 cited ill health as his reason He joined the railroad in 1946 and was general attorney in 1952 Archibald M Knowles of Falmouth succeeds him Knowles has been general counsel since 1952 and a director of both MCR and Portland Terminal Co He is a former chairman of the Falmouth Town Council.

Portland Sumner S. Clark Maine Central Railroad MCR Portland Terminal Clark Thornton Academy Saco Harvard Law School Railroad Archibald M. Knowles

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

American League batting leader Carew of Minnesota hits .371 through 300 at bats while Blair of Baltimore and Oliva of Minnesota post high totals in hits. Pitching leader McDowell of Baltimore totals 15-0 with a 2.83 ERA, as Lolich of Detroit fends off 167 strikeouts.

Associated Press Carew Minnesota R. Smith R. Jackson Oakland F. Robinson Baltimore Killebrew Powell Blair Oliva Boston Jackson F. Howard Seattle Campaneris Mce- Nally Itimore Lolich Detroit McDowell Cleveland

National League Season Leaders and Standings Snapshot

The article lists top NL statistical leaders by batters and pitchers. Key names include C. Jones and M. Alou with batting averages, Bonds and McCovey leading runs and hits, Kessinger and Alou for doubles, McCovey and L May for home runs, Brock and Bonds for steals, and pitching leaders Carlton Seaver Gibson and Jenkins with strikeouts and win percentages.

C. Jones New York M. Alou Pittsburgh Bonds San Francisco Kessinger Chicago Santo McCovey Iples B. Williams Tolan Cincinnati L. May Nati Brock St. Louis Morgan Houston Carlton Seaver Gibson Jenkins

Radios Installed In Twin City Departments

Two citizen band radios have been installed in local departments with one at the Saco police station and another at the Biddeford fire station. Vice President Harry Amello announced the Twin City Emergency Communication Club funded these radios for emergency use and a Saco fire station radio is expected soon.

Twin City Saco Olice Biddeford Harry Amello Emergency Communication Club Saco Fire Station

Biddeford Firemen Quell Field Blaze Near South Street

Biddeford firefighters extinguished a field fire that spread in a field at 677 South Street owned by Robert Labonté yesterday. They used a booster, brooms, and Indian tanks as Engines 6 and Tank 1 responded to the call.

South St Biddeford Robert Labonte Esterday

Softball Week Schedule And Pitchers Records

The schedule lists Green Wave, Components, Diamond National, Rochambeau, and Allied Chemical in a series of Memorial Field games from Monday to Thursday. Pitchers records feature Nadeau Paquette Twomey Hubert and others with win loss tallies, detailing multiple rosters and matchups.

Diamond National Rochambeau Green Wave Lamarre’s Tree Components Allied Chemical Memorial Field West Memoria Lamarre West Memorial Field Nadeau Twomey Hubert L. Bouthillette Deyon Belanger

Race Results Sooeeeneee First to tenth places listed

Detailed race results show multiple $900 purses across races from five furlongs to 1 1 16 miles. Winners include Pima Babe Turk ish Pride Shari B War Beacon Rocks Tan Autumn Harvest Sun Reporter Lane ro 2nd with various participants and payouts. Final pool figures and Quinela results noted.

Sooeeeneee Pima Babe Steineman Galivanting Thompson Electronic Gabriele Mamas Devil Will Blaze Sequidor Fiery Kitty In Honesty Black Myth Trinda Strong Lurtor Knowles Moriarty Naco Queen Supreme Hill Rod San Dom Maureen H Florence Leslie Bossy Boy Shari B Zook Roman del Yeled Berman Cute Peter the Old Look Star Tumbler Tara’s Girl Quinela Quinela Pool War Beacon Cooper Good Rebel Pasquarelli Equifrost Sage Nashua Royal Susan’s Boy Gin On Rock Etsen Rocks Tan Scorching Devil Anderson Bona Red Flambeau Rouge Kissmissdisc Glenn Falsie Implicit Chiappetta Missy Z Steinman Strawmarket Hill of Beans Dromore In Rep St. Tropez Windy T Mr. F. H Nasrulla Oytonian Eisert Kelly Pointless Hum Reys Sunny James Nabra Labyrinth Deanade Sun Fromal Royal Piano Pie Flaming Fox Puss N Boots More Scope Hoanani Tom Lack Lanero Tobin Goulay Goulay Pencheff

Agriculture Dept Lowers Hope for Food Price Break

Washington AP report says a new Agriculture Department forecast dampens expectations for a drop in high food prices this year. The agency notes persistent inflation pressures and supply challenges that limit relief for consumers.

Washington Agriculture Department

Pope Paul V Reiterates Ceremonial Role Amid Nigerian War Effort

In Kampala Uganda Pope Paul V resumes religious ceremonies after failing to broker peace between the Nigerian government and rebel factions. The pontiff emphasizes spiritual duties as military conflict continues.

Kampala Uganda Paul V

Apollo 11 command module may fly again after repairs

Apollo 11 captain says the command module could fly again with a few repairs. The crew retrieved personal items from the module after the moon landing mission.

Biddeford Pool Craft Will Sail In NE Event

The Maine State Junior Division finals held at Biddeford Thursday and Friday saw Biddeford Pool lead with 13 percent of points as Boothbay Harbor and Northeast Harbor trailed. Skipper Tim Black, Jo Emmons, Marnie Legg and alternates Tiny McPheeters led the winning crew, with the odds of advancing to the Cottage Park New England contest in Winthrop, Massachusetts, on Aug 4-5.

Maine Biddeford New England Cottage Park Winthrop Mass Boothbay Harbor Northeast Harbor Cobbesseeconte Tim Black Jo Emmons Marnie Legg Tiny McPheeters Florida Yacht Club Jacksonville William Poole Andrew Lindsay Basil Sauder Harrison Smithwick Sauder

Tigers stay unbeaten as McLain fans six in 8-0 win

Denny McLain pitched a six hitter to blank Chicago 8-0, earning his 16th win to lead the majors. Curt Blefary homered twice as the Astros beat the Expos 5-3.

Associated Press Denny McLain Tigers Chicago Curt Blefary Astros Houston Montreal

Full Glory Wins Rockingham Park Feature at 1 12 2 5

Full Glory driven to front by the finish led Rockingham Park feature across six furlongs in 1:12 2.5. Twice Valiant finished two lengths back in second as the crowd watched the pace and outcome unfold.

Salem N.H Full Glory Rockingham Park

Cool Car and Rainman Highlight Quinela Pool Result

Quinela 6 and 7 paid $10.00. Quinela Pool totaled $6,228. Attendance reached 2,960 with handle of $130,168. Bellenay Supreme Moment and Rainman were noted among the entries and payouts.

Bellenay Supreme Moment Rainman Quinela Quinela Pool Handle

Guest Speaker Announced For Saco Services

Rev Bruce Roberts associate minister of the Maine Conference United Church of Christ Southwest area will preach at 9 30 a m worship at First Parish Congregational United Church of Christ Saco He has pastoral duties for Cumberland York and Oxford unions and statewide program responsibility with several church committees. He previously led the Syracuse Area Council of Churches and served in Illinois and Massachusetts. He holds a B D from Andover Newton and A B from Williams College.

Bruce Roberts Maine United Church of Christ Southwest First Parish Congregational Church Saco Mr. Roberts Cumberland York Oxford Union Committee On Churchmen’s Fellowship Portland Syracuse Area

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