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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1969

Page

2

Deaths Anna Mondor 72 Saco resident

Mrs Anna Marie Mondor 72 of 25 Wakefield Ave Saco died this morning after brief illness Born October 10 1896 in Lawrence Mass she was daughter of Jean Baptiste Beaudoin and Marie Simoneau A communicant of Notre Dame de Lourdes Church and St Ann's Sodality She is survived by widower Alfred Mondor sons Alfred Jr Robert Clifford and two daughters Pauline Rousselle and Carol Mondor plus 32 grandchildren and a great grandchild Funeral from Notre Dame de Lourdes Monday at 8 am with interment in St Jo Cemetery Biddeford Visiting hours at Cote Funeral Home tonight 7 10 and tomorrow 2 4 and 7 10 pm

Anna Marie Mondor Wakefield Ave Saco Lawrence Mass Jean Baptiste and Marie (Simoneau) Beaudoin Notre Dame de Lourdes St. Ann’s Sodality Pepperell Mfg. Co Mfg St. Jo Biddeford Cote Funeral Home James St

Maine Councils Pilgrimage To Kennebunkport Monastery

J Henri Goguen of Leominister Mass president of Union Saint Jean Baptiste will lead Maine Councils on a Sunday pilgrimage to Franciscan Monastery in Kennebunkport. The event in French features Father Matthew Audibert officiating and Father John Dyburys welcoming leaders Lucienne Metayer Adelard Janelle and others with prayers hymns and the rosary.

J. Henri Goguen Leominster Mass Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste Goguen Association of Nine Councils of Union Saint- Jean-Baptiste Kennebunkport Matthew Audibert O.F.M Biddeford Assoeniss Adelard Janelle Lewiston Association of Maine Councils

Three Die On Maine Roads In Separate Crashes

Three people died in separate Maine crashes and a Portland man perished in New Hampshire. William Walker, 26, of Bridgton, died when his car left the road after swerving to avoid a partially blocking vehicle on Kansas Road. David Fogg, 28, of Harrison, escaped injury. A Gorham woman, Elsie M. Gervais, 41, was killed when a truck door struck her open car. Eustache Camire, 65, said he learned of the death on TV and faced no charges. Judith Berndt, 32, of Rochester, N.Y., died on I 95 near Sidney. her family, including husband Herbert and children, were hospitalized in stable condition. George Sawyer, 56, of Portland, died in Portsmouth, N.H., when his truck overturned after crossing the median on I-95.

Associated Press Maine Portland Portsmouth N.H Kansas Bridgton William Walker Alker Walker David Fogg Harrison Fogg Biddeford Gorham Elsie M. Gervais Stephen Eustache Camire Judith A. Berndt Rochester N.Y Sidney Herbert Julie E Jeffrey Christine Phayer Hospital Waterville George Sawyer

Forty five Our Lady of Victory Circle to Mass in Boston

Forty five members from Our Lady of Victory Circle depart Biddeford City Square at six in the morning to attend mass at the Boston Catholic Television Center.

Our Lady of Victory Circle Biddeford City Square Boston Catholic Television Center

Handful of Dead as Gaza Market Kicks Open During Strike

In Jerusalem AP reports a blast at a Gaza Strip market remained open amid a general strike over the Al Aksa Mosque fire. Two Arabs were killed and 15 injured in the blast.

Jerusalem Aza Holy al Aksah

Shumway Funeral Service Notice in Saco Maine

Philip H Gross Sr Director listed with Shumway Funeral Service at 35 i Street Saco Maine with contact 284 5611 Dennett and Craig located at 365 Main Street Saco Maine listed in the notice.

Shumway Funeral Service I Street Saco Philip H Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine

Kany Named To Post With Colby College

Robert H. Kany of Princeton New Jersey has been named administrative assistant to Colby College President Robert E L Strider. He resigns as director of the Educational Service Bureau for Dow Jones & Co publishers of The Wall Street Journal Barrons and The National Observer. Kany joined Dow Jones in 1966 and is a Saco native with degrees from Michigan and Penn State and prior teaching stints at Northern Arizona University and Thornton Academy.

Waterville Robert H. Kany Princeton Robert E. L. Strider Colby College Kany Educational Service Bureau Dow Jones & Co., Inc Wall Street Journal Barrons The National Observer Saco University of Michigan Pennsylvania State University Northern Arizona University Flagstaff Dow Jones Thornton Academy Penn State

Cory R. Courtois Receives Baptism

Cory Roser Courtois, born Aug. 5, was baptized at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Saco. Officiating pastor J Carrier led the ceremony for son of Mr and Mrs Harry Courtois Jr of 20 Summer St Saco. Godparents were Diane Deschambault of 1 Summer St Biddeford and Roger A Courtois of 18 Summer St Saco.

Ae J Carrier Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco Cory Roser Courtois Harry Courtois Jr Summer St Diane R. Deschambault

Kennebunk Boosters League Doubleheader at Park Street Playground

The Kennebunk Boosters Major division for ages 13 to 15 schedules a doubleheader at Park Street Playground. Rotary Club faces Kennebunkport at 1 30 p m, followed by E R Warren versus Knights of Pythias around 3 30 p m. The Double T Day Camp closes after nine weeks guided by Coach Marion DiFrederico.

Boosters Baseball League Park Street Rotary Club Kennebunkport E. R. Warren Knights of Pythias Marion DiFrederico Old Orchard Beach York

Daughters and sons born to local couples in August

At Saco Osteopathic Hospital a daughter Teresa Arlene weighing nine pounds was born Aug. 16 to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore C. Pinkham of Saco. A son James Douglas weighing eight pounds five ounces born Aug. 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Knight of Waterboro. A son Alphe Shawn weighing eight pounds 13 ounces born Aug. 20 to Mr. and Mrs. Alphe Binnette Jr. of Saco. A son Shane Albert weighing five pounds eight ounces born Aug. 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jannelle of Biddeford New Pool Road. A daughter Holly Jean weighing six pounds 12 ounces born Aug. 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Randall L. Willey of Saco. A daughter Karen Marie weighing seven pounds eight ounces born Aug. 21 to Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Cassette of Saco.

Saco Osteopathic Hospital Theodore C. Pinkham Saco Teresa Arlene Henry R. Knight Waterboro James Douglas Alphe Binette Jr Pepperell St. Saco Alphe Shawn Robert Janelle New Pool Road Biddeford Shane Albert Randall L. Willey Bradley St Holly Jean Wilfred Cassette Buxton Road Karen Marie

Mrs Lena Beaulieu Listed as Medical Patient

Mrs Lena Beaulieu of 35 Crescent Street Biddeford is recorded as a medical patient at Webber Hospital.

Lena Beaulieu Crescent St Biddeford Webber Hospital

Portland Weather: Fair, Cool Tonight Then Sunny Sunday

Fair and cool tonight with low temperatures in the 60s. Sunday mostly sunny and very warm with low humidity.

Portland

Evening Youth Meetings and Services Announced

Senior Youths and the 5 45 Bible Club of Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco meet tomorrow at 5 45 p m for Bible study On Sunday at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach a youths service at 6 15 p m followed by an evangelistic service for all at 7 30 p m The Youth Fellowship of the Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk meets Sunday at 6 15 p m

Bible Club the Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Youth Fellowship of the Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk

School of Religion Classes Set at Kennebunk Church

The Unitarian Universalist Church at Main Street and Portland Road in Kennebunk will hold School of Religion sessions Monday at 3 30 p m for students in Grades 1 through 12.

Unitarian Universalist Church Main Street Portland Road Kennebunk

Biddeford's Wet Vote Legacy and Pub Reopenings

The Biddeford beverage drive organized by Draggins and peers helped secure the 1948 wet vote. Campaigns against temperance groups marked a grim battle as pubs reopened by 1949, with locals growing confident Biddeford won’t go dry again. The last election reflected strong support for public drinking rights.

Kennebunkport Senior Youth Group Meeting Noted

The Senior Youth group of South Congregational Church on Temple Street Kennebunkport will meet Monday at 6 p m.

South Congregational Church Temple Street Kenney Bunkport

Ly Baptisteo Junior Choir to Sing at Geedéine Mills

The Junior Choir of the Ly Baptisteo will raise Sunday at 2 p.m. at church Geedéine Mills.

Ly_ Baptisteo Aise Geedéine Mills

Parish high school religion classes set for Kennebunkport

High school students from St Martha's Kennebunkport St Mary's Kennebunk and St Wells Beach will attend religion classes each Monday at 6 30 PM in St Martha's Church Kennebunkport.

St. Martha's Kennebunkport St. ' S Kennebunk St. At Wells Beach St. Martha’s Church Kennebunkport

Methodist Youth Fellowship Meeting at School Street Church

The Methodist Youth Fellowship of the School Street Methodist Church will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church. Nearby, at Wells Beach, a group of church members will gather following a 9 a.m. service.

Methodist Youth Fellowship School Street Methodist Chance

Advent Christian Good Wins Mills Meet Sunday Showdown

Advent Christian Good claimed a victory in Mills and will face opponents this Sunday at 7 p.m. The result boosts their standing ahead of the weekend matchup.

Youth Fellowship Schedules at Biddeford Church

The Senior High Youth Fellowship of the United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford meets Sunday 5 15 to 6 15 p m in the church. Ian Union Society will meet Sunday at 6 p m.

The United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford Kennebunkian Union Society

Kennebunk Methodist Church Meeting Notice

Kennebunk Methodist church will meet Sunday at 3 p m.

Baptist Youth Fellowship Meeting at Ogunquit Church

The Baptist Youth Fellowship of Ogunquit Baptist Church will meet Sunday at 6 p m at the church for an organized gathering.

The Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Ogunquit

Humor and sugar talk in Cuba as moon jokes surface

A light page one tone contrasts with past government attempts to quell rumors in Cuba. Jokes reference Nixon and Castro with Apollo 11 humor and sugar production goals for 1970. The piece notes oil rationing rhetoric and Cuban gasoline lines amid a 10 million ton sugar target.

Santa Clara Nixon Fidel Castro

Scrap Auto Recycling Process Described Amid High Purity Steel Output

The piece details auto demolition and scrap handling by Luria and associates. Cars arrive via train stripped of tires and parts, then crushed and shredded into steel hunks, shavings, and metals. Impurities are separated with sifters magnets and chemicals, yielding very pure steel though baled scrap drops in demand.

Luria Schapiro Mate

Flood In Virginia Deepens Damage and Death Toll

Major danger point in western Virginia reports property damages at least 87 million with losses across industries homes businesses and highways. More than 110 missing and many believed drowned. Gov Godwin says at least 100 citizens died. death toll 44 in Nelson County. Federal disaster aid designation awaited as officials assess vast damage including Buena Vista and parts of West Virginia. President Nixon approves aid for West Virginia after two deaths and heavy damage.

Virginia Mills E. Godwin Jr Nelsos County Blue Ridge Mountain Fredericksburg Rock Bridge Richmond James Weather Bureau Buena Vista Nixon Arch Moore Jr West Virginia

Fires Across San Bernardino County Drive Evacuations

Fires into existence for fleeing San Diego County residents. Some slept on cots and blankets at fire stations and others crowded into friends’ homes. The Red Cross provided aid as investigators blamed dry conditions. Three boys playing with matches started one fire in San Bernardino County. No significant rain has fallen since spring. For Southern California, it is the start of fire, smog and hot weather season with September and October bringing the hottest, driest spells.

San Diego County Red Cross San Bernardino County California

Pauline Ruel Weds R R Simoneau At Biddeford Church

Pauline Dorothy Ruel and Robert R. Simoneau were married at St. Joseph's Church Biddeford in a morning ceremony officiated by Rev Sylvie Saveente. The bride, a St. Joseph's High School and nursing school graduate, works at McLean Hospital. The groom, Lewiston native, is employed at Lewiston Bottle Gas Co. The couple will reside in Brighton Mass after Sept 7. 150 guests attended the reception at St John's Hall.

St. Joseph's Church Biddeford Pauline Dorothy Ruel Lucienne Ruel Jean Paul Ruel Robert R. Simoneau Romeo Simoneau Levon Sylvie Saveente Diana Rouselle Oscar Nor Lorraine Hamann Lewiston Ann Armour Belmont Mass Patricienne Duke Brighton Hamann Richard Hamel Leslie Labonte Ace St. John’s Hall Adams St Dolres Galvin Rhode Island Ruel Simoneau St. Joseph's High School St. Mary's School of Nursing McLean Hospital St. Dominic High School Lewiston Bottle Gas Co

50-Plus Club Outing at Kennebunk Pond Cottage

The Kennebunk 50-Plus Club held an outing at Elizabeth D Ascanio’s Kennebunk Pond cottage with a noon cook-out led by Marion Guptil and assisted by Gertrude Stevens. After eating, members played card and other games and swam. Refreshment committee members for the August 2 meeting are listed along with a large attendance roster of members and guests.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Pond Elizabeth D'Ascanio Marion Guptil Gertrude Stevens Dorothy O’bleins Regina D’ascanio Rying Helen Taylor Cecelia Cashen Edna _ Rollins Ruth Burnham Amy Clark Louise Whitten Ruth Burnahm Viola Lee Susae E. Canwell Clarance Annie Goodwin Ruth Leavitt Hazel Campbell Minnie O’brien Eva Moore Alice Gibson Helene Hutchins Regina Authier Dorothy O’blenns Clara Derham Marion Hoyt Mildred Boyden Angie Yates Josephine Simmons Frances Burleigh Cecelia Comes Flossie York Edna York Edna Rollins James Burke Edward Taute Elizabeth D’ascanio

Bellerose Entertains At Stardust With Kim Sisters

Bellerose, pianist from Biddeford Maine, and brother Gerard, former Miss Olive Roberts pupils, entertain at Stardust Hotel Las Vegas with the Kim Sisters. Their next engagement is in Tokyo Japan.

Bellflower Calif Albert Bellerose Arthur Lucille Thuotte Bellerose Graham St Biddeford Maine Stardust Hotel Las Vegas Nev Kim Sisters Tokyo Japan Albert Gerard Olive Roberts Saco Aine

Downs At A Glance Downs At A Glance

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Walker Chuckabub Moriarty Rhode Pichette Cooper Gabriele Uifrost Winard Pasquarelli Sue Caniris Anderson Craycraft Gabriele Amy W Waldemar Metivier Knowles Royal Bessie Raong Thompson Saceheaen Zazu Royal

Race Results Scarborough First $900 Mile and 70

Race results from Scarborough feature multiple races with earnings, times, and finishers. Notable winners include S. S Brandy, Fiery Kitty, Star Law, Professor Tack, Li'l Napoleon, Miss Woodacres, Wind Blow, Just A Big, and Charmaine's Boy, with quinella payouts and pool figures listed. Other competitors and times noted across nine events.

Scarborough S. S Brandy Pichette Starbhroyal Santamaria Cool Car Craycraft Pretty Gossip Piano Pie Dunman Espalaris Bellenay Fiery Kitty Pasqua‘relli el oSiyth Scotch Charmer Black Myth Mr. Duncan Jo’s Barr Hickory Mae Bar Tuller Jr Star Law Humphreys Switchboard Pasquarelli Windy T Nashua Royal Twila Gossip Witwham Professor Tack Cooper Broward Gabriele Sister Ramona Parent Whigg Whig Ketcham's Ketcham's Way,Robbie Baden-Baden Poker Party Cooper Goya J. J

Politician Gonzalo Harmer Uses Field Trip To Gauge Grape Labor

State Senator John J. Harmer spent four days incognito in a San Joaquin Valley vineyard to observe migrant workers and assess whether they favor union efforts or boycotts. He reported that workers earn about three dollars an hour, living conditions are good, and food is adequate, concluding organized labor has little appeal among the pickers. In Dallas, Lauri Lynn Huffaker was named Our Little Miss of 1969 after a pageant with 175 entrants from 34 states and five other nations, earning a one thousand dollar college scholarship.

Associated Press Glendale Calif John J.harmer San Joaquin Valley Ory Afl-Cio U Farm Worker ‘Organizing Committee California Table Grape International Harmer Dallas Tex Laurilynn Huffaker

Bob Maurice Leads Weekly Handicap at 20th Century Lanes

Bob Maurice, a newcomer, topped the weekly handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes with a 651 on a 90 pin handicap. Jimmy Owens was second with 606, as ten bowlers competed. Maurice missed the bonus shot on a three six seven split and next week’s sixteenth rolloff is slated for 7 30 p m with scores listed by competitors including Lauzier Marcotte Kim Ball Paul Kalex Ledoux Martel and others.

Bob Maurice Maurice Jimmy Owens D. Lauzier R. Marcotte C. Kimball H. Paul L. Kalex Rocray C. Martel Ledoux

Infantrymen assault hill for downed helicopter site

Hundreds of U S infantrymen pressed up an enemy held hill toward the site of a command helicopter downed days earlier with eight aboard. AP dispatch from Vietnam notes the operation as troops advance to seize the area and recover potential remains and equipment.

Lansing Vietnam U.S

Rev Lester Holmes Guest Speaker at Biddeford United Baptist

Rev Lester Holmes of Alfred will be guest speaker at Biddeford United Baptist Church tomorrow. Former pastor of the church with over 50 years of service was honored. Mrs Josephine Hill of Saco will be guest organist.

Lester Holmes Fred Biddeford United Mr. Holmes Josephine Hill Saco

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