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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1969

Page

2

Deaths in Manchester N H Ernest J Nadeau 69

Ernest J Nadeau 69 of 98 West Merrimac Street died in a local hospital Sunday. Born July 22 1900 in Biddeford Maine he was a former Biddeford resident who lived here 18 years and worked at the Arrow Restaurant. Survived by his widow Marie Fillion Nadeau of this community one daughter Irene Vezina Water Town Massachusetts and one sister Parmelie Moulton Portland Maine Funeral services from St Joseph Church Biddeford tomorrow at 8 am calling hours at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.

Manchester N.H Ernest J. Nadeau West Merrimac St Biddeford Maine William Flora Pelletier Nadeau The Arrow Resaaurant Marie Fillion Nadeau Irene Vezina Watertown Mass Parmelie Moulton Portland St. Joseph's Church Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary to honor Blanche Boisvert

Biddeford group meets at Emond Funeral Home at 7 30 this evening to pay respects to Blanche Boisvert a longtime member of the auxiliary and the hospital community

St. Andre’s Home Auxiliary to Say Prayers for Blanche Boisvert

Members of St Andre’s Home Auxiliary meet at 7 30 tonight at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to say prayers for Blanche Boisvert a member.

St. Andre's Home Auxiliary Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford Blanche Boisvert

Edward Bath Brings Coals To Newcastle

Edward J Bath of Kennebunk drove a car fire into the Old Orchard Beach fire department yard last night causing a small blaze in the rear seat Firefighters quickly put it out with only minor damage reported

Old Orchard Beach Edward J. Bath Kennebunk Bath

Zatopek Fired From Czechoslovak Army in 1969

Vienna’s Express reports former Olympic marathon champion Emil Zatopek, 47, was dismissed from the Czechoslovak army after Gustav Husak’s rise to power. He says he will leave after Oct. 1, 1969 and may join a Prague sporting goods firm. He had been suspended in April for statements deemed false by the government.

Vienna Emil Zatopek Express Zatopek Gustav Husak Communist Party Prague

Funeral Services for Zoel Du guay Biddeford

Funeral services for Zoel Du guay of 18 Congress Street Biddeford were held at St. Andre's Church with Rev Roland Sirois officiating. Interment followed in St Joseph's Cemetery. Bearers were members of Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus including Lionel Hevey Louis Ouellette Alphonse Pepin Urbain E Langevin Lionel Lapointe and Joseph Bastarache.

Zoel Duguay Congress St Biddeford St. Andre’s Church Roland Sirois Laura Proulx St. Joseph's Cemetery Roger Ouellete Luke E. Hart Lionel Hevey Louis Ouellette Alphonse Pepin Urbain E. Langevin Lionel Lapointe Joseph Bastarache

Funeral Services for Nicholas Kouzounas in Biddeford

Funeral services for Nicholas Kouzounas of 188 Beach St. Saco were conducted yesterday afternoon at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Biddeford with Rev. Nicholas Liberis officiating assisted by Peter Dalapas. Burial followed at St. Demetrios Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Father Liberis. Bearers included Thomas Mendros Harry Contraras Peter Leon Michael Caras Nicholas Leon and Charles Litchos. A Lacones Association delegation presented including Peter Karey Harry Philipakos Theodore Goudouros and Paul Caras. A luncheon was served at the church for relatives and friends.

Nicholas Kouzounas Beach St Saco St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Biddeford Nicholas Liberis Peter Dalapas St. Demetrios Cemetery Father Liberis Thomas Mendros Harry Contraras Peter Leon Michael Caras Nicholas

Maine Briefs on Environmental Health Booklet

The Department of Health and Welfare released a booklet compiling lectures discussions and recommendations from a three day symposium on Human Ecology. The event was presented by the Consumer Protection and Environmental Health Service of the U S Department of Health Education and Welfare.

Augusta Dertment of Health & Welfares Consumer Protection and Environmental Health Service U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare

York County Bar Members to Meet Thursday at Federated Church

Members of the York County Bar veterans of World War I will hold their first district meeting on Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Federated Church in South Berwick.

York County Veterans of World WI Federated Church South Berwick

Church Notes For Thursday Prayer Meeting And Choir Rehearsal

A mid week prayer meeting is scheduled at Bible Baptist Church 144 Ferry Road Saco on Thursday at 7 pm The Youth Choir of Goodwins Mills United Methodist Church Lyman will rehearse at the church Thursday at 6 30 pm

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Goodwins Mills United Methodist Church Lyman

Junior Choir Rehearsals Noted at United Church Service

Members of the Junior Choir of the United Church Christ Congregational rehearse on Wednesdays at 10. Rehearsals for the seniorants will be held at 7 p m.

The United Church , Christ Wednesley

Aayer Meeting Set for Wednesdays at Advent Church

Aayer announces weekly public meeting Wednesdays at 7 p m in the Advent Christian Church at the corner of Hill and A Streets in Biddeford. The open gathering invites local residents to attend.

Aayer Advent Christian Church Hill Biddeford

Prayer Service and Bible Study at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle

A prayer service and Bible study are scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God located at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Third Street in Old Orchard Beach.

Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach

Lyman Baptist Church Sets Evening Service and Choir Rehearsal

The Lyman Baptist Church in Goodwins Mills will hold a service at 7 p.m. followed by an Adult Choir rehearsal at 8 p.m. The events are scheduled for the evening and invite congregants to participate in both worship and choral practice.

Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Mid-Week Prayer Service at United Baptist Church

A mid week prayer and praise service is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at United Baptist Church.

United Baptist Church

Worship Services Schedule at Christ Church Kennebunk

Worship services are conducted each Wednesday at 6 45 p m in Christ Church Congregational Methodist Dane street Kennebunk.

Christ Church Dane Eet Kennebunk

Feagin Named Acting Director of Maine Disease Division

Augusta AP reports Dr. C Thomas Feagin named acting director of the Maine Division of Communicable Disease. The announcement comes as Feagin, a native Mainer, previously served with Dr Peter Keunsey on a research fellowship at the University of Colorado.

Augusta Health and Welfare Department C. Thomas Feagin Maine Ee Russlesiens Peter Keuasey University of Colorado

Christian Science Service at 7:45 Wednesday in Saco

The Christian Science Society at 19 Winter Street, Saco, will hold a service Wednesday evening at 7:45. The room will be open Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 for those seeking study or fellowship.

Christian Science Society Winter Street Saco

Prayer Service Planned at Advent Christian Church

A prayer service will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Advent Christian Church Route S Kennebunk Lower Village with local residents expected to attend.

Advent Christian Church Route S Kennebunk Lower Village

Community Bible Study Held Wednesday at 7 31 P M Shore Road

A community Bible study session took place Wednesday in the evening on Shore Road at 7 31 PM local time. The brief notice notes a continuing program for residents seeking fellowship and spiritual guidance.

Shore Road

Maine Safety Commission chief says Connecticut seeks course outline

Maine Safety Commission director Richard Hamlin says Connecticut officials asked for copies of Maine's course on handling accident victims. The outline covers procedures for ambulance attendants and first responders at the scene and en route to hospitals, drawn from a program attended by about 420 people.

Portland Maine Safety Commission Connecticut Ichard Hamlin Maine Air Hamlin

Aer service to take off at Village Baptist Church

An aer service is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at Village Baptist Church in Kennebunkport. The event invites local residents to participate in the evening gathering and prayers.

Aer Village Baptist Church Kennebunkport

Midweek Service at Full Gospel Church on Route 3A

A mid week service is set for Wednesday at 7 900m at the Full Gospel Church located on Route 3A just off Route 109 in Wells.

Wells

Aard Bible Study Hour in Village Church Vestry

Aard Bible study hour will be held in the vestry of the Village Church in Kenne bunkport on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The session invites local members to join for discussion and reflection in a small gathering space within the church.

Aard Kennebunkport

Portland man cleared in leaving scene charge in Siegars death

Portland resident Robert K. Field, 36, had a leaving scene of an accident charge dismissed while he awaits Cumberland County Grand Jury action on a reckless homicide case in the death of 17 year old Keren Siegars last month. Field was bound over to the September term after a hearing last week.

Portland Keren Siegars Robert K. Field Cumberland Anes Grand

Indonesian envoy says no security deals with neighbors

Singapore AP headline reports General Sunarsu, new Indonesian ambassador, states Indonesia will not enter collective defense arrangements with neighboring states. He insists focus is on boosting economic ties and downplays Communist threat as negligible to security.

Singapore Indonesia Sunarsu

York Beach woman in fair condition after five bullet wounds

A 39 year old York Beach resident is hospitalized in York in fair condition after surgery for five bullet wounds received when she exited her car in her driveway on Monday. A 15 year old juvenile is in custody for court action. Police say a small caliber pistol was used. Dolley Madison is noted in a will.

York (Ap York Beach York Hospital Norman L. Stevens

Banking term origin from Italian banco meaning bench

The word banking traces to the Italian banco meaning bench. This etymology shows how medieval moneylenders operated at benches or counters in markets and palazzi, shaping a term that evolved into modern financial services.

Banco

Portland Weather: Clearing Tonight and Cooler Wednesday

The report notes clearing skies overnight with lows in the upper 50s to mid 60s from north to south. Wednesday will be fair and cooler.

Portland

Scientists Seeding Hurricanes Moves Forward After Delays

Scientists pressed a controversial hurricane seeding effort aimed at cooling the storm and draining its heat energy. The project, paused for five years, seeks ideal conditions in remote areas to avoid affecting populated regions within 24 hours. Historic notes reference Hurricane Esther’s eye wall disruption in 1961 and brief reintensification two hours later.

Esther

Powell seeks return of salary and seniority after seat ruling

Rep. Adam Clayton Powell asks U.S. District Court to restore his salary and seniority lost when he was barred from his seat for two years. The suit challenges a $25,000 fine and seeks back pay amounting to about $55,000 plus restoration of chairmanship prospects. The case hinges on Supreme Court rulings and House actions. Meanwhile Camille the hurricane battered Alabama and Mississippi coasts, with extensive damage in Biloxi and Pass Christian. The Red Cross reported thousands of homes damaged or destroyed and curfews imposed to deter looting.

Washington Ce Adam Clayton Powell New York Democrat U.S. District Court George L. Hart Jr Powell Hart Education and Labor Committee House U.S. Supreme Court House of Representatives High Court Bruce Bromley New York Supreme Court Alabama Dauphin Island Gulf Shores Orange Beach Mississippi Camille Red Cross Gulfport-Biloxi Walter Johnson Bay St. Louis Pass Christian Pascagoula Biloxi Ocean Springs Miss

Parish Faith in Old Orchard Beach Tourism Growth

The article profiles Hiram Parish, longtime Old Orchard Beach Chamber secretary and real estate operator, praising his publicity strategy and forecast for a banner Quebec Weekend August 21 to 23. Parish emphasizes free press releases, local advertising, and the influx of visitors drawn by newer motels and facilities, while noting the town’s modest advertising budget and his personal hands-on role.

Old Orchard la Presse Montreal Quebec Chamber Parish East Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach Hiram Parish

Stocks Rise on New York Market Amid Gains

New York stocks opened higher with advances outpacing declines. Major names like Avnet Occidential Petroleum Chris Craft Standard Oil of California and AMK Amen saw mixed early moves as investors returned to markets chasing gains and potential rate relief. Dow Jones rose 6.80 to 827.68 and the AP 60 stock average gained 1.9 to 291.3. Prices on the American Stock Exchange were generally higher with several issues posting fractional gains.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange Avnet, Inc Occidental Petroleum Chris-Craft Industries Standard Oil of California AMK Corn Dow Jones Associated Press American Stock Exchange

Louisiana declares martial law as Camille rips gulf coast

Grim scene after Camille with curfews from Biloxi to Bogalusa and National Guardsmen patrolling to deter looting. Plaquemines Parish in martial law with Venice Boothville and Triumph wiped out, parish officials reporting no homes or stores and mass evacuation of about 6000 residents.

Camille Biloxi Gulfport Bogalusa Louisiana Curt Siegelin Plaquemines Parish Mississippi Venice Boothville Triumph Howard Wilcox

Haynsworth expresses honor at nomination to federal appeals court

Haynsworth said he was highly honored by the President's nomination announced Monday. He pledged to justify the confidence with dedication to service in justice. At the 1957 Senate hearing on his nomination by President Eisenhower, Haynsworth spoke briefly of his general law practice and called himself a country lawyer.

Haynsworth Senate Dwight D. Eisenhower

Susan B Anthony Day proclaimed by Massachusetts governor

Boston AP Gov Fran cis W Sargent designated August 26 as Susan B Anthony Day to honor the 19th century suffrage advocate. The governor noted she did not live to see the 19th amendment ratified, which was achieved largely due to her decades of work against women’s civil and political discrimination.

Boston Francis W. Sargent U.S

Quick Quiz: World’s longest motorable road and Darien Gap

A reader’s quiz references the Pan American Highway stretching from Alaska to southern Chile with a 450 mile Darien Gap in Panama and Colombia. It notes sea lions recognize their own pups by cry and mentions a rule about the secretary of defense requiring civil service status.

Ssage Aska Darien Gap Panama Colombia

United States Cross Country Ski Team Sets Odd Record

The 10 member team and coach John Caldwell finished 260 miles of jogging and running along Vermont’s Long Trail in nine days four hours, without skiing. The feat breaks the 1939 10 day mark. Officials noted Hardy was the first escapee from the farm in about two years. Deputy Warden Robert D. Kennedy said Hardy had been sentenced in 1968 to a 74s-15year term for aan.

Associated Press North Adams Mass United States John Caldwell Vermont Hardy Robert D. Kennedy Aan

Ordinance Urges Nationwide False Fire Alarm Penalties

The International Municipal Signal Association's 1200 members propose an ordinance for uniform national adoption. A false fire alarm causing injury or death would bring 1 to 5 years imprisonment and a fine of 1000 to 5000 dollars. The proposal will be submitted to the Conference of Mayors of the United States.

Boston International Municipal Signal Association Conference of Mayors of the United States

New Brandeis Alumni Leader Named President

Waltham Massachusetts AP reports Merton L. Ginsberg a New York lawyer and Brandeis class of 1956 is named president of the University Alumni Association. He succeeds Sanford I. Freedman leading the 5000 member group.

Worcester lawyer sworn in as U.S. Marshal for Massachusetts

Albert A. Gammal Jr., a former Worcester state representative and Republican lawyer, was sworn in as U.S. Marshal for Massachusetts on Monday succeeding Democrat Robert Morey. He previously campaigned for U.S. Senator Brooke, R Mass, who attended the ceremony and reception in Boston.

Boston Albert A. Gammal, Jr Worcester U.S Massachusetts Robert Morey Gammal Brooke R-Mass

Inmate Richard L. Hardy Recaptured After Prison Farm Escape

State police caught Richard L. Hardy, an inmate who fled from the Thomaston prison farm last Sunday, after spotting his car on Route 1 at Noboboro at 3:30 a.m. He was unarmed and did not resist, and was returned to prison officials. Roadblocks and bloodhounds had previously failed to locate him.

Thomaston Richard L. Hardy Nobleboro Henry Cushing Hardy South Warren

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