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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1967

Page

2

Funeral rites for Daniel P. Murphy held at St Marys Church

Funeral services were conducted for Daniel P. Murphy 37 St Marys St Biddeford at St Marys Church A requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev Maurice Goan with William Cleary as vocalist and Miss Louise Welch at the organ Interment was in the family lot at St Marys Cemetery graveside prayers were recited by Rev Cornelius A Enright Bearers were John Farley Eliodore Bellerose James Murphy and Urbain Langevin all members of the Lake KE Hart Council Knights of Columbus.

Daniel P. Murphy St. Mary's St Biddeford St. Mary's Church Maurice Goan William Cleary Louise Welch St. Mary’s Cemetery Cornelius A. Enright Lake KE Hart Council Knights of Columbus John Farley Eliodore Bellerose James Murphy Urbain Langevin

Ignatius Chosen to Fill Navy Secretary Post

President Johnson selects Paul R. Ignatius, assistant secretary of defense for installations and logistics, to be Navy secretary after John T. McNaughton’s death. Senate confirmation required. White House also reassigns Thomas Morris, and nominates Townsend Hoopes to succeed Norman Paul as undersecretary of the Air Force.

Washington Johnson Paul R. Ignatius Defense Navy John T. McNaughton Ignatius Los Angeles Defense Department White House Senate Tenatius McNaughton North Carolina Thomas D. Morris

Charges Leveled Against Local Man In Biddeford incident

A 19 year old Biddeford man Thomas Lemay of 15 Western Ave was charged with taking a motor vehicle without the owner's consent and driving without a license after police found and apprehended him following a report by his father Eugene Lemay of 15 Western Ave. Officers Raymond Langevin and Benoit Martin spotted the car and captured the suspect. He remained in custody at press time.

Biddeford Thomas Lemay Western Ave Eugene Lemay Raymond Langevin Benoit Martin

Cars In Pool Street Collision In Biddeford

Vehicles driven by Herman Leblanc of 40 George Street Biddeford and Dorothy Paquette of 143 Pool Street Biddeford were in a traffic crash on Pool Street yesterday. Paquette’s car was rear ended after she stopped to turn left. Leblanc said he braked and skidded on wet pavement. Mrs Paquette to be checked by a doctor. Sgt Albert Elwell investigated.

Herman Leblanc George St Biddeford Dorothy A. Paquette Pool St Pool Street Paquette Leblanc Albert Elwell

Maine Governor on Brazilian Tour

Maine Governor Curtis embarks on a five day trip to Rio Grande do Norte Brazil under a people to people Alliance for Progress program. He departed from Portland after a New York City briefing and will return to Maine next Thursday.

Portland Maine Rio Grande Do Norte Curtis New York City Rio de Janeiro Alliance For Progress

Udall Backs Dickey Lincoln School Hydroelectric Project

Secretary Stewart L. Udall offered support for the Dickey Lincoln School hydroelectric project in northern Maine in a letter to Senator Margaret Chase Smith. He said the Dickey project could stimulate economic growth in Maine and New England and pledged any needed assistance to restore 1.7 million dollars in final planning funds.

Washington Maine Secretary of the Interior Stewart L. Udall Udall Margaret Chase Smith Dickey New England

Funeral Directors Emond and Shumway Services Listed

Emond's Funeral Home at 284 5511 with Frank X. Emond and J. P. Conroy listed. Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco with Philip H. Gross Sr. as Director. Dennett & Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine with dial 282-0562 provided.

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

Local Personal Notes Highlight Gagnon Family Move and Employment

Raymond R. Gagnon son of Mr and Mrs Alfred M Gagnon 57 Bacon St Biddeford has returned home after a year with his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Gerald Gagnon of Redondo Beach California He worked at Hughes Tool Co Aircraft Division Culver City California Joseph Grenier of 103 Granite St Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital

Raymond R. Gagnon Alfred M. Gagnon Bacon St Biddeford Gerald Gagnon Redondo Beach Calif Raymond Hughes Tool Co Aircraft Division Culver City Joseph Grenier Granite St Webber Hospital

Youth church groups meet across Kennebunkport and area

Church notes list multiple youth gatherings across Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Wells, and Saco. Meetings include Advent Christian Goodwins Mills 7 p m Sunday and United Church Youth 5 15 to 6 15 p m Sunday Biddeford with several parish programs across St Martha's St Monica's and St Mary's Wells Beach.

Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 5 Kennebunk Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Goodwins Mills United Church United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford Saco

Heavy Communist attack hits Da Nang with Marine losses

Da Nang endured a fierce early morning assault as Communist forces penetrated the Marine perimeter in two spots. Two Marines were killed and 14 wounded while bunkers were destroyed by rockets and mortars.

da Nang U.S. 25Th Infantry Division Saigon South Vietnam A Shau Quant Ngai City Ho Chi Minh Trail Long Khanh North Vietnam Thailand Ha‘noi

Hornet's Sting Sets Off Fire That Destroys Hay Barn

In WEST KENNEBUNK a hornet sting sparked a fire when Mrs. Stevens lit a cigarette near a rabbit shed. The sting caused a match fire and a baby bonfire, which spread to hay and leveled the small building before the fire department arrived. No injuries beyond the sting.

West Kennebunk Maurice Stevens Jr Stevens

Grand opening planned for A and P in Biddeford

The new A and P supermarket on Route 1 beside the Giant Store in Biddeford is set to open Wednesday at 9. The store replaces the former Main Street Biddeford location, closed last December, and features modern design, automatic exits, mechanized checkouts, wide aisles and free parking.

Giant Biddeford Joseph N. Marro David Smith Bertrand R. Philippon Marro Woodsville N.W Waterville Saco Smith Exeter N.H Bangor Calais Philippon Brunswick Wells Leo R. Lemire Martin Reilly Biddeford-Saco Reid S. Appleby C. James Baker Ralph F. Hodgdon

Pine Tree 4-H Foundation to Sponsor Acton Fair Benefit Auction

The Pine Tree 4-H Foundation will sponsor a two day benefit auction during Acton Fair on Aug 25 and 26. Donations for auction come from various York County area coordinators with items ranging from pets to antiques. Donors may deliver articles to the 4-H Livestock Building by Aug 24 at 4 p.m. Additional information is available from Elizabeth Syvinski at the York County Extension office.

Acton Pine Tree 4-H Foundation York County Leland Scamman Saco Kenneth Goodwin North Berwick Lloyd Burnell Shapleigh Allan Hague Buxton Fred Lane Limerick Fugene Prescott York Robert Yeaton Earl Walker Kennebunk Fairgrounds Elizabeth Syvinski Alfred

House moves to curb junk mail post rate hike

National NASA names eleven new astronauts who may spend days on the moon or longer in space missions. Gloria Frye quips she may skip stamps, and a missing one-cent stamp on a letter to a sailor aboard the carrier Forrestal is credited with saving his life.

National Aeronautics and Space Adinistration Mars Gloria Frye Forrestal

Portland Weather Forecast Update

Fair and cool tonight with low temperatures in the 50s. Sunday will be partly cloudy in the north portion and otherwise fair with little temperature change.

Portland

Kennebunkport to Raise Tax Rate to 44 Per Thousand

The Kennebunkport board of selectmen announced a tax rate of 44 per thousand for the coming year up from 40. The hike results from higher appropriations approved at the March town meeting, with no change in valuation. Officials say the increase is smaller than expected thanks to new property added to the tax rolls and savings by the selectmen.

Kennebunkport Board of Selectmen Selectmen

Local Notices and Social Visits In Kennebunk Area

A crowded social column lists visiting relatives from Concord and Woburn Massachusetts, Drakes Island Wells, and Everett Massachusetts along with trips to Tufts and Aroostook State College. Community events include a food sale at Washington Park August 7 and a two week town clerk vacation with Deputy substituting.

James Inman Claudia Concord Mass Wayne Wyman Summer Street Robert Mace- Dowell Woburn H.B. MacDowell Arundel Josephine Matthews Kennebunk Gorham Aroostook State College Presque Isle Europe Robert B. Perry Barbara Cole Derry N.H Joseph T. Cole Drakes Island Wells Charles E. Cole Frances Landry Children’s School Tufts University Eliot Pearson Medford Philip Davis Grove Street Herman Towers Bertha Jacqueline Cambridge William West Woodside Drive Charles Seaman Jeannette Alex Boudreau Linda Susan Everett Washington Park Evening Alliance Kennebunk Unitarian Church Richard Haskell J. Robert Downing Vincent Mason Shirley Gordon Patricia Maling Gordon

Indonesians topple Communist regime after abortive coup

The attempted 1965 coup against President Sukarno leads to the overthrow of the Communist party government and a mass purge. Indonesia expelled the Chinese envoy and consul general amid protests, while in Jakarta outskirts a mob attacked Chinese shops and homes seeking vengeance for a killed Indonesian servant.

Communist Party Sukarno Indonesia Yao Teng-shan Chu Yen China Peking Krawang Jakarta Tjui San Noei

Major League Stars Rally For Cleveland Win Over Detroit

Duke Sims drove in five runs with a three run homer as Cleveland beat Detroit 11-5. Larry Jaster pitched a four hitter to blank Cincinnati 5-0 as St. Louis widened its NL lead to seven games.

Associated Press Duke Sims Indians Cleveland Detroit Larry Jaster Cardinals Cincinnati St. Louis

Dietz Couple To Perform in Festival

KENNEBUNK The publicity committee of Openwide the Religious Arts Festival of the Kennebunks announced Norman and Sandra Dietz will appear Aug 11 at Church in Kennebunkport as part of a week long festival beginning Aug 6. The Dietzs on their third national tour have toured the U S coast to coast in theaters churches temples and halls. They perform original material written by Norman and rarely use props. They left TV to form Theater of Concern and promise a lively evening featuring poetry dance painting drama sculpture and films.

Kennebunk Openwide Kennebunks Norman Sandra Dietz South Congregational Kennebunkport Dietz Man U.S Adam and Eve Sandra New York T.V Theater of Concern OPEN

National League and American League Baseball Standings and Scores

Detailed standings show St Louis 65 18 games ahead in the NL with Chicago 59 and San Francisco 57. Results include Atlanta 6 Chicago 3 and Philadelphia 7 Houston 1. AL leaders Chicago 59 43, Boston 58 47. notable late games include Minnesota 3 Boston 0 and California 5 Washington 4.

Pet. G.B St. Louis Chicago San Fran Cincinnati Atlanta Philaphia Pittsburgh Los Angeles Houston New York Philadelphia San Francisco New W. L. Pet. G.B. Chicago Boston Detroit Minnesota California Wash Cleveland Baltimore Kansas City Washington Ram Piast

Ogunquit Firefighters Seek Funds for Community Christmas Party

Ogunquit volunteers from the fire department will canvass Wednesday to raise money for the annual Christmas party for local children under 12. Firefighters provide services without pay, and town officials say the drive lets the public thank them for fire and rescue work.

Ogunquit

Krupp heir dies after cancer at sixty

The 57 year old Krupp heir, who rebuilt the family's postwar fortunes after Allied seizure and wartime disarray, died two weeks before his 60th birthday from lung cancer. The U S Public Health Service ranked New York as having the worst air pollution among major U S cities, with Chicago and Philadelphia following in severity.

Krupp West Germany U.S. Public Health Service New York National Center For Air Pollution Chicago Philadelphia Los Angeles-Long Beach Area Cleveland

Thoroughbred racing entries at Lewiston track listed

A long list of race entries and horse names across ten races at Lewiston shows entrants for $900 claiming sprints and $1,200 handicaps. Notable horses include Morarty tied units such as Splendid Thrill and Blue Imperial among others with multiple associations to trainers like Morrison and Steineman.

Agadden Chiapetta Bull Morris Miller Maximud Graham Marharjo Graham Mec Cadden Carter Storrison Tabbell Johnson Sheppard Taranto de Saint Hi Paula Hall Steineman Candlewood Isle Leone Voulez-Vous Sage Mr. T. B Rodger Craig Star Pasquarelli Belona Arsenal Martinez Nasralla Pasquarelli Ray McCarthy Cooper L’s Carrasco Graham Rusty Blue Steineman Dr. Steve Rivera Clear McMullin Bedford Park Rodger Old Town Volker Strong Quick Post Pichette Sheppard Perrotta Senor Mario Moriarty Janeville D. Smith Fettle Cimini Lewiston Danny Go McCracken Papa Peneag Rodger Service Bar Quick Divorce Strong Starlade Miss Sassy W Krul Harriets Love Snow John Hernon Hooper Wally Wallace Jan-Equi Strong Broward Flynn Par Pilot Parent Ben Salem Hawkins Minda

Young Man Unhurt In Turnpike Mishap

A 22 year old Portland man Kenneth E. Russell escaped injury when his car slammed into a cement abutment on the Maine Turnpike at mile 23 and overturned sliding about 100 feet. Russell was unhurt and did not provide details to Trooper Arthur Roberts who investigated.

Portland Maine Kenneth E. Russell Russell Arthur Roberts Sanford

President Johnson Tax Proposal Provokes Harsh Reactions

The president faces sharp criticism as the tax increase plan and borrowing measures attract opposition from lawmakers and citizens unsure about the economic impact and public burden. The quote highlights widespread discomfort with the fiscal proposal.

Jets Rout Patriots 55 13 in AFL Exhibition

NY Jets dominate Boston Patriots 55 to 13 in Bridgeport as Joe Namath recovers from personal issues and throws for five completions in seven attempts for 50 yards and three early Jets TDs. Emerson Boozer scores three times. Interceptions by Boston fuel Jets’ 42 point halftime lead.

Bridgeport Conn Joe Namath New York Jets Boston Patriots Namath Jets Peekskill N.Y Weeb Ewbank Ewbank New York Boston Emerson Boozer Patriots Solomon Brannan al Atkinson

Field Day Picnic At Monastery In Kennebunk

Kennebunk citizens are invited to the annual Field Day picnic at the Franciscan Monastery. Holy Mass will be celebrated by Most Rev Peter L. Gerety at 11 a.m. in the grotto, followed by the dedication of the St Anthony Chapel. A noon dinner features chicken and Lithuanian dishes, with a 4 p.m. Lithuanian dance program supervised by Ona Ivaska.

Kennebunk Peter L. Gerety Portland St. Anthony Chapel Ona Ivaska South Boston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Murphy Services S. L. Udall Unitarian Universalist Church Portland Road South Congregational Church Temple Street Lyman Baptist Church St. Martha’s Kennebunkport St. Monica’s Kennebunk St. Mary's, Wells Beach St. Martha’s Church Methodist Youth Fellowship School Street Methodist Church Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church The Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Saco United Baptist Church Hornet 4-H Foundation News At Gust Tide HIG A.M. P W. P. Mi Edmund Cashen Children’s Party Coach’s Day Camp Old Orchard Beach Red Cross American Red Cross NY Jets Mike Taliaferro Joe Touraine Carey Bros. Jewelers Thacher Building Metropolitan Paul D, Martel Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Tues IBM IBM Data Processing IBM Machines Room T Lition Gray’'S School OF Business Congress ST
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