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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1969

Page

2

Deaths Thomas Patsanis 76 former Emery Street Biddeford resident

Thomas Patsanis 76 formerly of Emery Street Biddeford died in a local nursing home after a long illness. He was born March 25 1893 in Politsani Albania to Spiros and Vasile Patsanis. A Bates Manufacturing Co. employee, he was a communicant of St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church and a member of the Order of Ahepa. Trisagian prayers will be said by Rev Nicholas Liberis at Emond Funeral Home tomorrow at 1 30 p m, preceding services at 2 p m at St Demetrios Church. Friends may call today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Thomas Patsanis Emery Street Biddeford Politsani Albania Spiros Vasile Gribizis Patsanis Patsanis Bates Mfg. Co Saco St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Order of Ahepa Nicholas Liberis Emond Funeral Home Hill St St. Demetrios

Obituary of Mrs Edith Sawyer of Biddeford Englandborn

Mrs Edith Sawyer of 62 Bradbury St Diddeford died after a long illness in a Saco nursing home. Born in Chester County England on March 3 1888 she was the daughter of Henry and Mary Grundy Howcroft. She is survived by a daughter and Mrs Alton Palmer of Saco two sisters Mrs Bertha Keigher and Mrs Lydia Crogan. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford Greenwood Cemetery burial. Friends may call Shumway Funeral Home Saco today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Edith Sawyer Bradbury St Diddeford Saco Chester County Newton Hyde England Henry Mary Grundy Howcroft Sawyer Christannes Saco Alton Palmer Bertha Keigher Biddeford Lydia Crogan

Trisagion Prayers For Thomas Patsanis At Emond Funeral Home

Trisagion prayers will be recited tonight at 8 15 for Thomas Patsanis at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford 72 Hill Street.

Thomas Patsanis Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford

Nixon outlines welfare plan and agency upgrades

President Nixon on his first west coast day pushes OEO reforms to standardize performance testing and improve program appraisals. He backs stronger health and legal services, creates a new program operations office, and boosts training funds for state offices as Moynihan signals domestic priorities and possible Viet Nam troop decisions. A 10 man Orient bicycle claim notes a 23 foot long historic model from Walton Massachusetts around 1898.

OFO Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation OEO Office of Health Services Office of Legal Services Nixon White House Congress Donald Rumsfeld Illinois Daniel P. Moynihan South Korea China Indonesia Australia New Zealand Henry Byroade Philippines Manila

Funeral Directors and Services in Saco Maine

Funeral homes listed include Emond's Funeral Home at 284 5511 with Frank X. Emond and J. P Conroy and Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Ss Street Saco with Philip A. Gross Sr as Director Dennett & Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine.

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy Shumway Funeral Service Ss Street Saco Philip A. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig 365 Main Street Maine

Funeral Services for Arthur J Noury in Saco

Funeral services for Arthur J Noury of Portland Road Saco were held Saturday morning at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco. Rev Joseph Belanger celebrated the Requiem High Mass with deacon Rev Joseph Carrier and sub deacon Rev Lucien Carrier. Interment followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco with graveside prayers by Fr Lucien Carrier. Bearers included Joseph Croteau Joseph Roy Joseph Gonthier Ernest Dalliere Armand Paquette Emery Rossignol.

Arthur J, Noury Arthur J.noury Portland Road Saco Notre Dame de Lourdes Joseph Belanger Joseph Carrier Lucien Carrier Eva Carrier Laurel Hill Cemetery Joseph Croteau Joseph Roy Joseph Gonthier Ernest Dalliere Armand Paquette Emery Rossignol

Gelinas Funeral Service Held for Robert Gelinas

Funeral services for Robert Gelinas 26 Bernard Ave Biddeford were held this morning at St. Andre's Rev Roland Sirois celebrated the requiem and delivered the homily. Interment followed in St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Rev Maurice Morin Military honors were given by a U S Army firing squad from Pease Air Force Base Newington N H The flag draping the casket was presented to Mrs Gelinas by the sergeant in charge Bearers were Guy Baillargeon Emilien and Paul Bellerose Norman Bourassa Guy Gelinas and Philip Andrews.

Robert C. Gelinas Robert ‘S Gelinas Bernard Ave Biddeford St. Andre's Roland Sirois Laura Proulx Walter Gelinas Ludger Melancon St. Joseph's Cemetery Maurice Morin

Slayings Near Miss Tate House Mentioned In Police Report

Police describe a murder scene with Sharon Tate and others killed in a Los Angeles residence. A red Ferrari linked to the case resurfaced at a repair shop, suggesting the killer’s travel link. Polanski remains in seclusion as investigators pursue leads.

Frykowski Parent Helder Miss Tate Los Angeles Polanski London Feny Meeny Miney

Autopsy Finds Jewelry On Body Of Missing Debbie

Debbie D Amours disappeared Jan 29 and was found near a 1952 Plymouth abandoned four years ago with wheels removed. Youths David Peason 16 Vincent Rinaldi 17 and John Marra 19 found the clothed body, jewelry identified by Debbie's parents at their London summer home.

Debbie London Dwaine Steinhoff David Peason Vincent Rinaldi John Marra

Local Residents Listed as Medical Patients at Webber Hospital

Charles Sherwood of 8 Washington Ave Saco Edythe Boivin 160 Alfred Biddeford Laura Bergeron 10 Miller Biddeford Auguste Bernier 91 High Biddeford Paul Roy 23 Lamothe Biddeford all listed as medical patients at Webber Hospital. Diane Lacourse is a surgical patient at Saco Osteopathic Hospital.

Charles Sherwood Washington Ave Saco Webber Hospital Edythe Boivin Alfred St Biddeford Laura Bergeron Miller Ave Auguste Bernier High St Paul Roy Lamothe Ave Elizabeth Seidel He Maine Medical Center Portand Diane Lacourse Joseph La‘course Elm St Saco Osteopathic Hospital

Daughters of Isabella Meeting and Legion Auxiliary Banquet

Our Lady of Fatima Circle will meet tomorrow at 7 30 P M at St Johns Hall Adams Street Biddeford. Past President Parley Owen-Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary Saco attend annual banquet at Captain's Restaurant Cape Porpoise at 7 P M Reservations via Mrs Helen Blanchette Hall Avenue

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella St. John’s Hall Adams Street Biddeford Owen

Church notes and meeting reminders at local venues

A church notices list announces a Congregation Book Study at 7 30 p m. with details unclear. The Jehovahs Witnesses meet at 107 Saismeco. The Ladies Home League gathers Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Salvation Army Union Ave Old Orchard Beach. Prayer meeting is planned near Ful Route 109 Wells.

Ladies Home League Salvation Army Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Wells. A

Space goals and Humphrey future teased in AP report

NASA chief Paine said space leaders target a moon base by early 1980s and Mars by century end in talks after Apollo 11. Miller echoed Moon exploration while Agnew floated Mars. In Minneapolis Humphrey hinted at possible return to public life on Face the Nation.

New Thomas C. Paine National Aeronautics and Space Administration Agnew United States Mars Paine Space Agency Ars Miller U.S Minneapolis Hubert Humphrey CBS

Early Hall of Fame picks and Peary expedition detail

The quiz lists first Baseball Hall of Fame selections as Cobb Johnson Mathewson Ruth Wagner and notes Peary’s arctic dash with only his servant Matt Henson and four Eskimos. It mentions an invention question about birch bark tea.

Cobb Walter Johnson Christopher Mathewson George Herman Babe) Ruth John P Honus) Wagner Robert Peary Matt Henson Eskimos Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Portland Weather Update Clear and Cool Tonight

Portland forecast calls for clear and cool tonight with lows in the 50s. Tuesday promises mostly sunny skies and a slight rise in temperatures.

Portland

Five Day New England Weather Outlook

U S Weather Bureau forecasts a five day period Tuesday to Saturday with average temperatures near normal. Day highs 70s to around 80, lows upper 40s to 60s. Precipitation expected under a quarter inch with a chance of showers and possible thunderstorms.

Boston U.S. Weather Bureau New England Womestay

Apollo 11 Moon Landing and Global Photographic Boom

The Apollo 11 triumph sparks a worldwide media surge as cameras capture Neil Armstrong Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins in historic footprints on the Moon. Newsstands sell out the New York Times, MoMA showcases sci fi films, AP books publish Foot prints on the Moon, and home media rushes into print.

Earth Neil Armstrong Colwin Aldrin Jr Michael Collins Outer Space New York Times Museum of Modern Art George Pal AP Science John Barbour Pon Bang Beens

Airborne and Spaceborne Camera Book Reviewed

Beaumont Newhall’s Air borne Camera The World from the Air and Outer Space published by Hastings House is praised as a readable history from 1858 Paris to Apollo. It traces the rise of aerospace photography, highlighting its scientific value and visual grandeur.

Beaumont Newhall Hastings House N.Y Paris Nadar George Eastman House Rochester U.S

Kennebunk Social Notes Include Prizes And Visits

Mrs. Margaret Strickland won the mystery prize at the Kennebunk MRS EDMUND CASHEN meeting with Miss Daphne DeMerritt in charge of refreshments for the August 27 gathering. Attendees included Mrs. Marion Bedard Mrs. Alta Guilbert Mrs. Una Miller Mrs. Margaret Strickland Miss Daphne DeMerritt Mrs. Andrews and guest Laura Strickland. Local residents and visitors share updates on travel relatives and hospital care, including Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rider returning to Plainville Conn after a stay with Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tranci at Sea Road. Mrs. John Antonelli and children visiting from Brockton Mass with Kennebunkport relatives. Richard Ramsden from Hartford Conn visiting his mother Evelyn Ramsden on Brown Street. Myrtle Knight a patient at Maine Osteopathic Hospital in Portland. Janet Chappell and Janice Lord return from a four week California trip visiting Leah Ephross in Whittier and the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, then travel via northern and southern routes. Recent weeklong visit to the Vietw Terrace home by in-laws Mrs. John T. Vigue and children Tony.

Tal Margaret Strickland Andrews Daphne DeMerritt Marion Bedard Alta Guilbert Una Miller Laura Strickland Donald Rider Plainville Conn Michael Tranci Sea Road John Antonelli John Susan Brockton Mass Frederick Cook Kennebunkport Kennebunk Richard Ramsden Hartford California John H. Viet John T. Vigue Tony

Moon Party Ideas For Young Moderns

An upbeat guide encourages hosting a moon themed party with space inspired invitations and music. It suggests moon tunes like Harvest Moon and Moon Over Miami and provides a playful menu including Tranquility Punch and Solar Meat Balls with simple measurements for a party of about 15.

Vivian Brown Miami

Savory Meat Balls and Moon Themed Appetizers

Readable cooking notes describe meat balls made from bread crumb and milk soaked mix, onions sautéed in butter, and a slightly beaten egg, formed and sautéed. Variations include cream or sour cream additions, served with rice, plus pastry puffs and blue cheese moons.

Language change debate during founding era

At the nation’s founding, bitterness toward Britain sparked proposals in the Continental Congress to adopt English as the official language and replace it with Hebrew or Greek. The discussion reflects early debate on national identity and linguistic policy.

Coufess United States

Signing of Nuclear Test Ban Treaty at White House

President John Kennedy signs the nuclear test ban treaty in the Treaty Room of the White House. The ceremony marks a historic step in arms control.

John Kennedy White House Treaty Room Spain William McKiney

Ogilvy in Singapore Illness During Church Service

Angus Ogilvy husband of Princess Alexandra fell ill with stomach cramps during a church service in Singapore. He left the service while Princess Alexandra remained until the end amid celebrations of Singapore's 150th anniversary.

Singapore Angus Ogilvy Alexandra Britain Elizabeth II Ogilvy Republic

Saco Police Record Busy Weekend With Several Crashes

Police logged three Sunday afternoon crashes and multiple rear end collisions in Saco. Notable incidents involved John F Kennett 29 and Chllis R Dumont 16 at Main and Hutchins, damage estimates varied. other drivers included Albert Latellier 20 Rowell Harris 35 David H Joyce 27 Albert Benoit 45 John Cooper Jr 21 Robert Aubin 39 Madeline Le Monpeds and John J Williams Jr with damages ranging from unlisted to 400 dollars.

Saco John F. Kennett Clark St Chllis R. Dumont Ave Old Rd Main Street Hutchins Street Albert c . Latellier Bidde Aute Elm Street Rowell F. Harris South Portland Letellier Auto Harris David H Joyce New Brunswick Canada Albert C. Benoit Chicago North Street Benoit Joyce John F. Cooper Jr Salem N.H Robert Aubin Triois Rivieres Que Madeline le Monpeds Eaitie High Mass John J. Williams Jr Old Orheard Beach

Drivers Unhurt In Biddeford Weekend Accidents

Biddeford police report two weekend accidents involving residents Mane Dubec and Reneaud A Thibeault. One crash occurred at Hill Street and Bacon Street with no injuries reported.

Biddeford Mane Dubec High St Cease Lockeco Hill Street Bacon Street Reneaud A. Thibeault Gertrude Ave

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