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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1969

Page

2

Dorchester Man Dies Saving Sons in Undertow at Old Orchard Beach

Arthur P. Hill, 43, of Dorchester Massachusetts, drowned while attempting to rescue his two sons from strong surf undertow at Old Orchard Beach. Lifeguards pulled Hill and the boys from the water. Hill died at the scene. He leaves a widow Catherine Coleman Hill, three children, and siblings. Funeral arrangements are in Dorchester with Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home.

Old Orchard Beach Massachusetts Arthur P. Hill Dorchester Mass Hill Arlington Charles Eileen O'Brien Hill Logan Ofice Catherine Coleman Hill Richard Lynn Marie John Hill Canton Aaron Hill Patricia Picard

Knights of Columbus to Hold Prayers for Romeo Prov

Luke E Hart Council will meet at 7 49 p m at Renscoe General Home 1 Stone Street Ford to say prayers for Romeo M Prov a member.

Luke E. Hart Knights of Columbus Renscoe General Home Stone Stiddeford Romeo M

Apollo 11 Triumph Sparks Nationwide Parades and State Dinner

Millions celebrate Apollo 11 as parades are planned in New York and Chicago, followed by a Los Angeles state dinner hosted by President Nixon. Also noted are a Supreme Court vacancy, Viet Cong losses, missile test ban talks, Congress vacation, and Cape Kennedy satellite setback.

Associated Press NEW York Chicago Los Angeles Nixon Washington Clement F. Haynsworth Jr Senate Supreme Court Abe Fortas

Top Ten In Record Survey of Cash Box Weekly Picks

A literature of top ten records in Cash Box magazine surveys features songs like A Boy Named Sue Ruby Dont Take Your Love to Town Sweet Caroline Crystal Blue Persuasion Baby I Love You and Polk Salad Annie with artists including Zager and Evans Tommy James First Edition Tommy Joe etc. The list reflects nationwide popularity and notable charting acts from the period.

Cash Box Magazine Zager Boy Sue Cash Sweet Caroline Diamond Crystal Blue Persuasion Tommy James Shondells Kim Ruby Ken Rogers Who Tony Joe

Obituary notices from Maine funeral homes list directors

Funeral home listings include Emond's Funeral Home in Saco with Frank X. Emond and J P Conroy, Shumway Funeral Service in Saco with M Gross Sr as director, and Denneti & Craig at 365 Street Saco Maine with staff named.

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy Shumway Funeral Service G Street Saco Ip M Gross Sr Denneti & Craig 365 Street Saco, Maine

Funeral for Mrs Edith Sawyer Held at Biddeford Church

Funeral services for Mrs Edith Sawyer aged 62 of Bradbury Street Biddeford were conducted yesterday at Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford with Rev Robert Newton officiating. Graveside prayers followed at Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford.

Edith Sawyer Bradbury St Biddeford Christ Episcopal Church Robert Newton Greenwood Cemetery

Funeral services for Thomas Patsanis at St Demetrios Church Biddeford

Funeral services for Thomas Patsanis age 29 were held yesterday afternoon at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Biddeford with Rev Nicholas Liberis officiating and Peter Dalapas as cantor. Interment followed at St Demetrios Cemetery Biddeford. Bearers included Alex Economos Peter Mantis Charles Mantis Joseph Stickney William Bogas and Arthur Christy.

Thomas Patsanis Emery St Biddeford St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Nicholas Liberis Peter Dalapas St. Demetrios Cemetery Father Liberis Alex Economos Peter Charles Mantis Joseph Stickney William Bogas Arthur Christy

Biddeford Baby Dorothea Dupont Buried at St Josephs

Burial services were held at St Josephs in Biddeford for infant Dorothea Dupont died yesterday in Biddeford. She leaves parents two sisters Suzanne and Debra Dupont of Biddeford paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Arthur Dupont of Sanford and maternal grandmother Mrs Simone of Biddeford. Bolduc Funeral Directors 291 Alfred Street Biddeford arranged arrangements.

St. Joseph's Nth Biddeford Doroet Baeo Edward Doroth Dupont Acorn St Suon Debra Dupont Arthur Dupont Sanford Simone Bolduc Alfred St

Daughters and Sons Born at Local Hospitals This Week

The Whitman area announces multiple newborns including Deborah Paulette Croteau at Webber Hospital and Leah Paulann Taylor at Alfred Read address. Other births list Cory Roger Courtois Jr and Paul Labbe, along with Gerald Joseph Jr, Amy Sinclair, Penny The rese, Penny Ann Belanger, Connie Marie Leach, Lisa Anne Merry, James John St Ours, and Dave Paul Heroux, with birth weights and dates in August. Names, addresses, and precise weights accompany each entry.

Webber Hospital Ronald Croteau Emery St Biddeford Deborah Paulette John Taylor Alfred Read Leah Paulann Harry R. Courtois Jr Scammon St Saco Cory Roger Eve Labbe Paul Gerald Edwin Lincoln St Gerald Joseph Jr Arthur Hoot Union St Amy Sinclair Don R. Boissonneault Elm St. Biddeford Penny Therese Normand L. Belanger Prospect St. Biddeford Penny Ann Wayne Leach Sinnott Road Arundel Connie Marie Bryce D. Merry Washington Ave Old Orchard Beach Lisa Anne Ang Ee A. St. Ours Boothby Park James John Gilbert P Heroux Hill St Dave Paul

Nixon outlines revenue sharing plan for states and locals

Nixon described a proposal to share a percentage of personal income tax with states and local governments. The plan ties allocations to state population, offers bonuses for above average revenue effort, and uses a formula to determine local shares based on total local revenue in each state.

Nixon Washington

Northern Ireland bans marches after Protestant violence erupts

In Londonderry Protestant authorities suspend all marches and outdoor meetings following a Protestant parade that sparks the worst clashes in over three decades. Police report injuries and widespread disruption as rioting spreads through the city.

Londonderry Northern Ireland Northern Island

Local Navy and Marine Service Notices From Saco Area

In Togus Veterans Hospital Ward 4 Building 200 a patient is identified as Arthur Clegg of 108 Saco. Miss Mar Foley of 175 North St. Saco returns home after osteopathic hospital care. Seaman Apprentice Charles E. Clough Jr. of Kennebunkport serves aboard the USS Francis Marion. Marine PFC Stephen E. Brousseau of Old Orchard Beach serves with the First Battalion Fifth Marine Regiment First Marine Division in Vietnam. Lance Cpl. Richard L. Leblanc of Biddeford earns a promotion at Camp Lejeune Headquarters and Service Company Second Motor Transport Battalion.

Webberee Arthur Clegg Saco Veterans Ls Hospital Togus Miss Mar Pi Foley North St Osteopathic Hospital Charles E. Clough Jr USN Charles E. Clough Sr Western Avenue Kennebunkport Navy Francis Marion Stephen E. Brousseau Ernest A. Brousseau Summit St Old Orchard Beach Fifth Marine Regiment First Marine Division Vietnam Richard L. Leblanc Thomas Leblanc Southgate Ave Biddeford Second Motor Transport Battalion Camp Lejeune, N.C

Portland Weather Forecast Drafted for Readers

Fair tonight in Portland with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. Thursday looks warmer with a mild rise in temperatures. Time cues listed appear, but no additional events or entities are clearly readable.

Portland

Veterans group meetings set for Saco Old Orchard Beach and Biddeford

Boucouvalas Duke AMVETS Post in Saco will meet at 8 tonight at the post home on Spring Street. Old Orchard Beach DAV will hold a 7 tonight at 2 Smith Street to elect a treasurer and vote on expenses for National Convention delegates. Tighe Beaudoin Faller Post American Legion plans a meeting tomorrow night at 8 at its Elm Street post in Biddeford.

Boucouvalas-Dupuis Amvets Post Saco Post Spring Street Old Orchard Beach DAV Smith St Tighe-Beaudoin Faller Post American Legion Post Home Elm Street Biddeford

Youth Fellowship and Choir Schedules for Local Churches

Ogunquit Baptist Church on Shore Road offers Youth Fellowship for Junior and Senior high students every Thursday at 7 30 p m. Choir rehearsals for Biddeford Foss Street and South Biddeford Methodist are Thursdays with Crusader at 6 30 p m and Adult Sanctuary at 7 30 p m.

Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Biddeford Foss Street South Biddeford Methodist Church Foss Crusader

Father of Lennon Sisters Murdered in Marina Del Rey Shooting

William H Lennon, 54, father of 11 and anchor at the Marina Del Rey range, was killed by a rifle-wielding assailant. Witnesses say a struggle for the gun preceded multiple shots. the motive and killer remain unknown. The Lennon Sisters TV series The Sisters' Hour is set to debut on ABC TV.

Los Angeles William H. Lennon Marina del Rey Lennon Lennon Sisters Abc-Tv

Bedell Slain: New Hampshire Cemetery Caretaker Found Shot

A remote New Hampshire ravine yielded the body of Alden Bedell a 48 year old cemetery caretaker missing since last weekend Police say he was shot 11 times with a .22 caliber gun and left among leaves and debris Neighbors notified police after not seeing him for days and a patrol found the scene inaccessible by road with shell casings nearby Dr William Hart noted at least five bullet holes including three in the back

Exeter N.H Alden Bedell Richard Irvine William Hart

Ballantine Scots Fashion Collection Debuts In Fall ’69

AP fashion feature celebrates Ballantine Scotch collection inspired by Scotland with moorland imagery. Designers showcase varied silhouettes, capes, jerseys, and velvets reflecting masculine loyalty and feminine fantasy. Trews echo traditional Highland attire while femininity reemerges in bold fashion statements.

Scotland Ballantine Highlands

Moonmen tour mapped through cities following Houston arrival

Astronauts depart Houston for a multi city welcome, with a 10 a.m. ETA in New York and a motorcade to City Hall. Mayor Lindsay and NASA official Dr. Paine lead the line while families ride in nearby cars. The itinerary includes a UN welcome and flights to Chicago and Los Angeles with city leaders hosting receptions.

Houston Manhattan Palace John V. Lindsay Thomas O. Paine National Aeronautics and Space Administration Fylek Devionatoe City Hall Nelson A Rockefeller On Harbor Maine Nixon Armstrong United Nations U Thant United New Nations Kennedy Airport Chicago Air Force One O’hare Richard B. Ogilvie Arture Los Angeles Century Plaza

Miss Lafortune Weds Robert Ruel At St Josephs Biddeford

Miss Dorothy Lafortune and Robert M. Ruel united in matrimony last Saturday at St Josephs Church Biddeford officiated by Rev Sylvia Levesque Bride wore lace cage gown with sabrina neckline veil and white orchid bouquet Matron of honor Mrs Thomas Beausoleil of Manchester Conn Bridesmaids wore mint green gowns reception for 250 at St Johns Hall Biddeford They plan to live on Harvard Street Biddeford after Aug 17 The bride a St Louis Regional High School graduate works as a counting clerk and will join Children s Tester in Saco The groom is son of Mrs Anita Ruel of Biddeford and former student at Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute South Portland

Sylvia Levesque Dorothy Lafortune Robert M. Ruel St. Joseph's Church Biddeford Di= Rousselle John Bride Ra Lafortune Sr Howard St Anita Ruel Center St Thomas Beausoleil Manchester Mrs. Brecque Manothers Marcel Ruel St. John’s Hall Adams Street Carol Fournier Ruel Harvard Street St. Louis Regional High School Saco A Bidderd

Saco Youth Hurt In Car Bike Mishap

A 12 year old Buxton youth was struck by a car on Buxton Road suffering a broken ankle and arm lacerations. Normand Vachon of Buxton Road was run into by the car driven by Doris E Woodman, causing about 50 dollars in damage. Police report the injuries and vehicle damage.

Buxton Normand Vachon Buxton Road Doris E. Woodman Spee

Best Sellers Listed By Publishers Weekly

The current best sellers include Susann The Love Machine and Crichton The Godfather in fiction. Talese The Kingdom and the Power and Peter and Hull The Peter Principle are noted in non fiction. Jennie by Martin and Ernest Hemingway by Baker appear among notable titles. Between Parent and Teenager by Ginott is listed as a popular read.

Publishers Weekly Love Machine Susann Puro Crichton The Talese Peter Principle Peter and Hull Jennie Martin Ernest Hemingway Baker Ginott

Moon Stamp Adventure Airmail Die Proof Sent To Moon

U S postal officials prepared special air mail and a master die proof attached to an envelope was taken to the moon by astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin. The stamp features First Man on Moon with a red white and blue design.

U.S Moon Neil Armstrong Edwin Ald Nike Ae Paul Calle Stamford Washington, D.C

Lawrence Welk Star Floren to Headline Acton Fair

Accordionist Myron Floren of the Lawrence Welk show will headline the 104th Acton Fair with grandstand performances at 2 and 8 p.m. on opening day. Free grandstand seating is offered all four days. Jerry Toman and Nancy will emcee with a balancing act. Floren, born in Webster South Dakota, began on the accordion at seven and joined a USO troupe in 1944.

Acton Myron Floren Land Floren Jerry Toman U.S.O Hager Nancy United States Canada Toman RKO Loew New York City NBC Korea Greenland Alaska Japan Europe

Martin Luther King biography reviewed by Don McKee

McKee's Putnam biography traces King's civil rights career from the Montgomery bus boycott through sit ins Freedom Rides and Selma. It notes his SCLC work lobbying overseas Nobel Prize win and occasional disputes with black militants and Vietnam critics.

Don McKee Putnam Martin Luther King McKee King Montgomery Augustine Fla Selma Ala Chicago Southern Christian Leadership Conference

Martin Luther Home Credited With Lighted Candles

A clew from the Newspaper Enterprise Association attributes the lighting of candles to the home of Martin Luther. The item appears as a brief quiz note from the serialized puzzle series.

Martin Luther

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Saigon Soviet Union Edward W. Brooke R-Mass Congress Dallas American Bar Association Cape Kennedy Earth Dupont Infant EELS Ccs Berg Ads Anastasoff Miss Lafortune Robert Ruel By Syd Kronish AP News U.S. Post Office Department Post Office Department Philatelic Ne Post Office Washington,d.c Geles Lawrence Welk Acton Fair Miles A. Smith Eppies Newspaper Enterprise Ascn Hiram V. Parish
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