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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1967

Page

2

Deaths Atty Daniel F Armstrong 65 Saco

Funeral services held for Daniel F Armstrong 65 of 63 Storer Street Saco who died yesterday morning Rev Robert E Lee officiated at Cote Funeral Home He was born October 22 1901 in Biddeford son of George and Katherine Armstrong a Thorn ton Academy and Boston University Law School graduate who practiced law in Saco He is survived by an uncle and several cousins Burial was in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco with graveside prayers by Father Lee

Daniel F. Armstrong Storer St Saco Robert E. Lee Most Holy Trinity Church Cote Funeral Home James Street Armstrong Biddeford George and Katherine (Callan) Armstrong Thornton Academy Boston University Law School Laurel Hill Cemetery Father Lee

Biddeford Man Daniel P Murphy 79 Dies After Illness

Daniel P Murphy 79 of 39 St Marys St Biddeford died last night at a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born June 3 1888 in Biddeford he was a World War I veteran and member of St Marys parish Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus. He worked for Millville Manufacturing Co Bates Manufacturing Co and York Manufacturing Co. Survived by two nieces one grand niece and one grand nephew. A requiem high mass will be sung tomorrow at 9 am in St Marys Church, with interment in St Marys Cemetery. Friends may call Cosgrove Funeral Home today 2-4 and 7-9.

Daniel P. Murphy St. Mary's St Biddeford Cornelius and Catherine (O'Leary) Murphy Murphy Biddeford High School St. Mary's Parish Luke E. Hart Corneil Knights of Columbus Millville Manufacturing Co Millville N.J Bates Manufacturing Co York Manufacturing Co St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Street St. Mary’s Cemetery Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St

Council Prayers for Daniel Murphy at Cosgrove Home

Lake E Hart Council Knights of Columbus members will say prayers tonight at seven for Daniel P Murphy a member at Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm St Biddeford.

Lake E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Daniel P. Murphy Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm St Biddeford

Prayers Planned for Alexis Bisaillon at Biddeford Church

Members of the People s Eucharistic League of St. Joseph s Church Biddeford will meet at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford at 7 30 PM to say prayers for Alexis Bisaillon a member

People’s Eucharistic League of

New York Minister to Speak at Saco Church Service

Rev. John F. Stearns of Syosset New York will deliver the sermon at First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ in Saco this Sunday. Stearns, a Warren-born Bay View summer resident, has held multiple pastorates from Los Angeles to Elmira and served on state and regional commissions and boards. He led the Maine Congregational Conference in 1943 44.

John F. Stearns Syosset N.Y First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Saco Rev Stearns Warren Bay View Phillip’s Academy Harvard College Samokov Bulgaria Chicago Theological Seminary University of Chicago Mr. Stearns Los Angeles Calif Pontiac Mich Auburn Elmira Garden City New England Labor Relations’ Board New York State Probation Commission

Calais Girl Killed by Father's Car in Driveway

A 19 month old Calais girl, April May Hansen, was run over and killed in a driveway near her home by a car driven by her father Ernest Hansen. Ruth Hansen is the child’s mother.

Calais Hansen Ernest Ruth Hansen

Summer Service Location Change

The Foss Street Methodist and South Biddeford Methodist Churches will hold summer services at the old Congregational Church on Pool Road Biddeford starting Sunday at 9 a.m. and continuing every Sunday at 9 a.m. until Labor Day. Rev Donal F Hess will preach his first sermon there.

Foss Street Biddeford Old Congregational Pool Road Donal F. Hess Old Church

Funeral Directors Dennety and Craig at 365 Main Street

Dennety and Craig Funeral Directors operate from 365 Main Street in Saco Maine offering funeral services and arrangements with local phone access at 282 0562.

Dennety & Craig Main Street Saco Maine Dial

Card of Thanks for Anna Dumont Family

We thank friends neighbors and relatives for kindness flowers tributes and sympathy after the passing of Anna Dumont. Sons and daughter express gratitude for support during the bereavement.

Anna Dumont

Judge Fines Motorists For Auto Violations

A Thursday session of 10th District Court in Saco fined numerous motorists for assorted violations. Names include Samuel D. Tufts Jr. and Roy D. Patterson among many. cases cover speeding, invalid stickers, suspended licenses, and other infractions. some defendants were found innocent or had charges dismissed.

10Th District Court Saco Samuel D. Tufts Jr Kennebunk Roy D. Patterson West Buxton Harrison D. Small Wells Leo P. Fournier Beach St Lloyd Everett Provencal High St Alice T. Hastings North Honsdale N.H Topsham Body Shop Topsham Charles E. Luther II Bristol R.L Rejean Boutet New Brittan Conn Edward F. Gates Cape Elizabeth York Bottling Co Lincoln St Biddeford Carlton L. Spaulding North Berwick Stanley J. Haidusz Oak St Willard S. Noble Jr William L. Kimball Portland Edward J. Bull Kennebunkport

Bids Open On Construction Of Two Bridges

The State Highway Commission will open bids August 16 for two bridge projects. A replacement steel span will replace the Livermore Bridge over Daggett Brook in Sebec, and a twin steel span will replace the wooden Belvedere Road bridge over Oyster Creek between Damariscotta and Nobleboro.

Saco and Biddeford Residents Listed as Webber Hospital Patients

Harry Hilton of 84 Forest Street, Saco, is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Ernest Jennison of 104 Cleaves Street, Biddeford, is also listed as a patient at the same hospital.

Harry Hilton Forest St. Saco Webber Hospital Ernest Jennison Cleaves St Biddeford

Past Presidents Parley to Meet in Hills Beach Biddeford

The American Legion Auxiliary unit will hold a meeting Monday at Mrs. Nellie Petit’s Hills Beach home. A lobster supper begins at 6 30 p.m. and the session starts at 7 p.m. in Biddeford.

Parley Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary Nellie Petit Hills Beach Biddeford Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley

Church Notes on Fellowship and Services at Goodwins Mills

The Boys' Fellowship of Lyman Baptist Church will meet Saturday at 10 a m at the church. Guest preachers will fill the pulpit of the School Street Methodist Church of Saco during August. Sunday worship remains at 9:30 a.m. The Goodwins Mills Methodist Church resumes regular services the first Sunday in September.

Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills School Street Methodist Church Saco Goodwins Mills Methodist Church

Visitor Drowns After Boat Accident on South Twin Lake

James Jamison a 51 year old resident of Walcott Connecticut drowned when his motorboat suddenly started throwing him overboard eight miles west of Millinocket. His body was recovered from about 10 feet of water.

Millinocket James Jamison Walcott Conn Twin Lake Here Jamison

Surprise 78th birthday party for Elmer Shuffleburg Sr

A surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Shuffleburg in West Kennebunk for Elmer Shuffleburg Sr., marking his 78th birthday. Guests included numerous Shuffleburg relatives from Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, with gifts of a reclining chair and cash.

Kennebunk Elmer Shuffleburg West Kennebunk Elmer Shuffleburg Sr Old Port Road Shuffleburg Frank Hilton Elmer Shuffleburg Jr Fred Smith Harold Shuffleburg Sr Donald Shuffleburg Jr Fred Vigne Kenneth Reynolds Annie Thompson Royal Smith David Reynolds Sherman Thompson William Burgess Harold Shuffleburg Brenda Hall Mary Rouleau Walter Shuffleburg Kennebunkport Herman Shuffleburg Lowell Mass Roger Welch Arundel Harold Shuffleburg Jr

Johnson Trots Surtax Plan Amid Mixed Business Reaction

President Johnson urges a tax hike with a 5 percent individual and 10 percent corporate rate amid proposals for excess profits and higher corporate levies. Al Ullman backs the plan while Republicans call for strict spending cuts to avoid any tax rise. Johnson pledges spending restraint and aims to save $1 billion in pay raises, forecasting $6.3 billion in the current year from the surtax.

Ways and Means al Ullman D— Ore Johnson Congress House Gerald R. Ford

Thunderstorms and Humidity Patch Portland Forecast

Mostly cloudy and humid with a risk of scattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon and into Saturday. Lows in the 60s with warmer conditions in the east on Saturday. The page includes tide times later in the day.

Portland

Looking Ahead At Weather For New England

The five day forecast for northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island shows below normal temperatures. Daytime highs range from the 70s in northern areas to near 80 in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with lows from the 50s to the 60s. Cooler by late Saturday or Sunday with minor changes into next week, and precipitation averaging over half an inch in showers and thunderstorms Saturday and again late Monday or Tuesday.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

Vitamin D Regulates Skin Color Theory From Loomis

Brandeis University researcher Dr. W Farnsworth Loomis argues in Science that skin pigmentation may balance vitamin D production, suggesting Africans tan to guard against excess vitamin D while Scandinavians stay fair. He links vitamin D to calcium absorption and notes risks of both excess and deficiency.

Waltham, Mass Brandeis University W. Farnsworth Loomis Nature Science Loomis

Vietnam War actions and political moves reported

North Vietnam sites damaged as air forces total 298 missions. U S air crews hit Laotian border targets near Saigon and Pleiku while the A Shau Valley area saw a helicopter down and Marine casualties. In Saigon area the Sept 3 election slate briefed a peace platform with Truong Dinh Dzu calling for cease fire and a Geneva conference while Phan Quang Dan urged negotiations with the Viet Cong.

Page One Hanoi U.S. Command Air Force Navy South Vietnam A Shau U.S Saigon Pleiku Long Khanh Truong Dinh Dzu Geneva Phan Khac Suu Phan Quang Dan National Liberation Front Viet Cong

Elks Plan August Lobster Festival and Bake

The Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks met at the Portland Road lodge in Saco to arrange an August 19 lobster festival for members and guests. The event will cap at 200 attendees with Muriel's Orchestra providing dancing after a luncheon.

Biddeford-Saco Brousseau Saco Lodge Muriel

U S Urges Ban on Armaments Sales to Latin Nations

Washington reports the United States has urged Western European nations not to sell modern weapons to Latin American countries. Officials cited aims to curb arms races and boost development, noting veto of Britain's Canberra jet sale to Peru and a caution against F5 fighters.

Washington United States U.S State Department Britain Peru Congress Canberra London

State Holds Back Permit Explanation for Pond Filling

Biddeford officials have yet to receive reasons from the state on why a permit to fill Etherington Pond at Fortunes Rocks for parking was denied. State Forest Commissioner Austin Wilkins had indicated an explanation would follow. City Clerk Norman Racine stated the delay affects parking plans.

Biddeford Etherington Pond Fortunes Rocks State Forest Austin Wilkins Norman Racine

Bean Supper Planned by Camp Ellis Volunteers and Auxiliary

The Camp Ellis Volunteer Firemen and its Auxiliary announce a joint baked bean supper at the fire station on August 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is open to the public with committee members Lillian and Susan Gagnon and Ruth Stackpole organizing posters and duties. The group marks 20th anniversary of formation with a September 23 banquet by invitation only and deadline September 1 for RSVPs.

Camp Ellis Lillian Gagnon Susan Gagnon Ruth Stackpole Lillian Morris Ferry Road Saco Alice Eastman

Ticket Shortage Crimps Mansfield Parking Enforcement

Mansfield Ohio city safety director Douglas Hazen says a ticket shortage limits police tagging ability as three funding requests to the City Council to print more forms have been ignored. The shortage hampers the number of tickets authorities can issue.

Mansfield, Ohio Mansfield Douglas Hazen Hazen

Saco Appraisers Determine Home and Property Tax Basis

The article describes appraisers calculating costs to build each home using present prices and applying depreciation for condition obsolescence and neighborhood factors. It also covers valuation of business and commercial properties, land, and a citywide review to ensure fair taxation across real estate classes.

Acton Fair Parade to Lead Off by All American Drum Corps

Acton will host the 102nd Acton Fair parade at 9 45 a m Saturday August 26 with two crack units from the All American Drum and Bugle Corps leading the procession. The Kingston Crusaders and the Dorchester Brigadiers will march and perform a pre parade concert.

Acton Glenn K. Wildes Kingston Crusaders Kingston N.H New Hampshire Dorchester Mass George D. Chamberlin Ridgecrest Stables Sanford New York County

Registration Week Set For Aug 14-18 in Biddeford

Biddeford Public Schools will hold registration for all grades from kindergarten to high school during the week of August 14 through August 18 at Kennedy School on West Street. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Parents registering kindergartners should bring the birth certificate immunization and health records while others need the promotion card from the previous school.

Biddeford Supt. of Schools Bruce L. Smith Kennedy School West Street Smith

Permit fee owed after failed information request

Wilkins did not respond to an information request and did not return a $10 permit fee. Racine stated he sought the money’s return since the permit was not granted.

Wilkins Racine

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Atty Daniel Armstrong N. Y Saco Service Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Philip H. Gross Sr Robert A. Pierce Leo Mercier Graham St Michael R. Vittorioso King St Robert Kirby Ronald C. Downs Louis P. Arel Linwood Ave Peter Clark Arthur Read Quebec Andreas Voutsines New York Seymore J. Oram Chestnut Hill John J. Joyce Donald W. Larson Worcester William M. Sparks Dennis M. Domini South Portland Russell D. Lavoie Alfred St John G. Rafter Manhasset Paul F. Shields Leominster Frank Kaczmarski Summit Harold E. Hodgdon Calvin E. Day North Waterboro John R. Baiguy Prospect St Edward Cormier St. Francis College Gerald A. Pincins Johnston Glenn Collins West Scarborough James Parker Douglas Baker Helen M. Finn Stanley Root Washington Avenue Old Orchard Beach Ronald Ganong Jr Jefferson’s Court Charles V. Tanner II James S. Pierce Russell A. Mawhinney Dixfield Raymond Provencher Tides Low High Mittee Donald C. Doyle Edmone Rube William J. McNally Richard F. Dutcher Meeting of Elks Morris Greta Greenier Theresa Pendleton Judith Gagne Drum Acton Parade U.f.co Metropolitan Department OF Agriculture Raymond Rousseau Metropolitan Life Insurance Company New York, N.Y Journal Carey Bros. Jewelers Thacher Building Beachway Mkt Beach Street The House of Quality
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