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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1968

Page

2

Deaths Kennebunkport Mrs Jennie Stockman 98

Mrs Jennie M Stockman 98 of Langsford Road Cape Porpoise died last night in a Biddeford hospital after a short illness She was born April 17 1870 in Haverhill MA and was a member of Church on the Cape Funeral services will be Monday at Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk with Rev Henry O Meert officiating Interment in Oak Cemetery Newburyport MA Friends may call at the chapel from 7 to 9 PM tomorrow

Kennebunkport Jennie M. Stockman Langsford Road Cape Porpoise Biddeford Haverhill Mass Emileus Jane Yeaton Hutchins Church Trafton Hutchins Lynn Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Kennebunk Henry O. Meert church-on-the-Ca Oak Cemetery Newburyport Friends

Kennebunk 50-Plus Club Meets in Kennebunk

Members of the 50-Plus Club of the Kennebunk area met Thursday afternoon at the Webhannet Woman's Clubhouse with 29 in attendance. Ruth Goodrich announced a three week trip to British Columbia and Alaska and showed slides. Next week a birthday dinner party for July and August birthdays was planned.

Kennebunk Webhannet Woman's Club Fletcher Street Viola Lee Ruth Goodrich Summer Street British Columbia Alaska Goodrich Mabel Gooch Addie Watson de Yates Evelyn Ramsden Emma Hatch Frances Burleigh

Kennebunk Candidates File for School Posts

Kennebunk residents file for School Administrative District posts for the town election on Sept. 30. Dr. Ross Wyman seeks the superintendent committee seat and Marlowe Lebarge runs for the same office. five candidates must file by Sept. 14. Other nominees include Raymond Brearey and Thomas Vail, serving on royal school directors. a public hearing is set for Sept. 16.

Kennebunk Ross Wyman Marlowe Lebarge Lebarge Shirley Gordon Raymond Brearey Thomas Vail Royal School

Convention Factions Clash Over Unit Rule And Johnson Bid

As the Democratic convention unfolds, Frank C. Erwin argues changing the unit rule could boost sentiment to renominate Johnson, while Gov. Connally says Texas delegation support for Johnson exists but not tied to the rule. John M. Bailey cautions Johnson may not appear until after the presidential nominating phase. Edward Kennedy reportedly plans to skip the event as AP polls show Humphrey leading with 849 votes, McCarthy 475, and McGovern 35.

Texas John Connally Frank C. Erwin Johnson Connally John M. Bailey Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Associated Press Dedeave Can Humphrey McCarthy McGovern

Dior Patchwork Patches Fur Glamour In 1930s Couture

Dior showcases patchwork incrustations in fur and brocade as the era leans toward glamour. Gauze metallic weaves and embroidered bands echo the renaissance trend. Tunics gain prominence in the couturier's treatment of texture and patent leather accents.

Dior

Obituary Notices From Local Funeral Homes

Funeral homes list in Saco Maine includes Emond and Conroy at 284 5511 with Frank X Emond and J P Conroy Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street 284 5611 led by Pat H Gross Sr Director Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine.

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

Funeral Notice for Leonie Hevey at St. Andre's Church

Leonie Hevey of Biddeford aged 124 died recently. Funeral service will be held Monday at 9 A M at St Andre's Church Biddeford. Calling hours at Emond Funeral Home Saturday and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P M.

Hevey Leonie St. Andre’s Biddeford Emond Funeral

Funeral rites held for Joseph H Poitras

Funeral services for Joseph Hector Poitras of 121 Avenue Old Orchard Beach were held at St Lee Church with Rev Rudolph J Leveille presiding. Interment followed in St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Father Leveille. Bearers were Robert Roberge Robert Bass Thomas R Lee Sr Gerard Gagne Paul Lavigne and Roland Lavigne.

Joseph Hector Poitras Ave Old Orchard Beach St. Lee Church Rudolph J. Leveille Robert E. Lee Paul Authier Peere Antonio R. Boisvert St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford Father Leveille

Remembrance Mass for Joseph Fortier Held

Rev Maurice Morin led a high mass of requiem with church choir and organist Mrs Laura Proulx. Interment followed in St Josephs Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers as Father Morin officiated. mourners included Jean Aul Marcel Emilien Croteau Renald Fortier Gary Lowell and Fernand Lessard.

Maurice Morin Laura Proulx St. Joseph's Coane Terry Biddeford Father Morin Jean Aul Marcel Emilien Croteau Renald Fortier Gary Lowell Fernand Lessard

Mrs Wheaton Returns Home From Webber Hospital

Mrs Frank G. Wheaton of 97 Scammon Street Saco has returned home after being treated as a medical patient at Webber Hospital.

Frank G. Wheaton Scammon St Saco Webber Hospital

York County Barracks Veterans Meet Tomorrow

Members of York County Barracks Veterans of World War I will attend the District I meeting tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Old County House in South Berwick. The Biddeford meeting is scheduled for Sept 9 at 7 30 p.m. at St John s corner of Main and Elm Street Biddeford.

York C Baaracks District I Old County House South Berwick York County Barracks Biddeford St John’s Ae Main Elm Street

Church Notes Note Early Evening Services at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle

Sunday services at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly at Atlantic Street Old Orchard Beach start at 7 30 p m Youth Fellowship of Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk meets Sunday at 3 0 5 p m.

Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly Atlantic Third Street Old Orchard Beach Christ’s Am Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Sun- Sey Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church

Czechoslovakia Crisis Deepens Amid Moscow Talks

Reports from Brussels and New York describe Svoboda’s Moscow negotiations and Czechoslovakia’s leaders facing hard line pressure. Soviet and Romanian blocs’ stance, UN Security Council plans, and internal broadcasts resist crackdown as Czech troops refuse weapon handover. Religious and youth group notices follow in Maine listings.

Vasil Bilak Svoboda Moscow Brussels Radio Pizen Sman Dubcek Soviet Union Aftenposten Per Egil Hegge Czechoslovakia Romania Yugoslavia Willy Brandt United Nations Hajek U.N. Security Council U Thant Prague Jacob A. Malik Johnson Topos Orig

Makings Shared From Hand To Hand At Local Gathering

A communal drink passes among attendees using a gourd and a strainered spoon. The ritual involves sipping from the gourd through a hole and a silver bombills. The customary “makings” often move from person to person in the group.

Din family adapts to US climate and studies abroad

The Din family, including Raza now at Brown and Nichols Scineece, adjusts to life in Syracuse New York City and Cambridge Massachusetts. They praise the Weidner Library at Cambridge and discuss language skills and views on the Czech invasion and Vietnam.

United States Syracuse Joe Plamondon Biddeford High School Joe Hills Beach New York City Raza Rhodes School Columbia University Cambridge Mass New York Weidner Din Brown and Nichols Scineee Culanentae Hungary Teale Cies Vietnam

Weather Update Portland Warmer With Clouds

The forecast shows warmer conditions in Portland with variable cloudiness and a chance of showers. Scattered thunderstorms may occur as temperatures rise.

Portland

Saco Valley Association Class To Start

Officials of the Saco Valley Association for Retarded Children announce a trainable children class starting September 4 with registration. Sessions run Monday through Friday 8:30 am to noon at United Church of Christ Sunday School rooms in Biddeford Crescent Street. Former students and parents may visit Sept 4-6 from 1 to 3 pm. contact James at 100 Pool St Biddeford for more information.

Saco Valley Association For United Ee ‘of Christ Congregational Crescent Street Biddeford James Pool St

Newsman's Wife Witness To Invasion

Louise Rehak wife of AP Prague correspondent was at the Akron Hotel with their baby when Czechoslovakia was invaded. She and baby were sent to safety with a convoy of 400 fleeing Czechs as he remained to report the news.

Louise Rehak Associated Press Prague Akron Czechoslovakia Rehak Czechoslova

Kennebunk All Stars Set for Doubleheader at Local Park

The Kennebunk Minor League All-Stars schedule a 1:30 doubleheader against their counterparts at Kenne District Consolidated School grounds. Local families, visits, and a recent Clearing House picnic at Thomas Point Beach are noted with several residents traveling and hosting relatives from New York Paris and Massachusetts. London Underground carried 9.5 million riders in its first year per Britannica.

Kennebunk Kennebunkrt Kenne Thomas Point Beach Natalie Brown Gregory Linda Nadeau Melville Campbell Arlen Wentworth Martha Bragdon Edwina Davis John Nadeau Inlaw R. H. Abbott Somerville Mass Prince Edward Island Amhurst Nova Scotia Campobello 'Sland Abbotts Nadeau West Kennebunk Leota M. Langley Clearwater A George Clark High Street Harold Clark Topeka Kaw Curtis Tolman Linda Kevin Portland London Encyclopaedia Britannica

Three Dins’ Maine Visit Ends in Contemplated Return

The three Dins, described as Moslems who buy curry rice and tea from a New York Indian supply house, face a choice about pork avoidance and a possible extended Maine vacation as Hameed plans to return home with his family. He calls the week beautiful.

New York Hameed Maine

Invasion Echoes Through a Baby’s Night in Nuremberg

A mother in Nuremberg recalls the dawn of the invasion as planes, gunfire, and radio reports shattered sleep. Her six month old daughter Annabeth stirred with a smile at odd noises while locals formed lines for bread and feared the unknown. The family stayed indoors as siege rhythms and confusion spread, with neighbors translating scattered radio updates amid the danger.

Annabeth

Health progress lowers infant mortality since 1900

An article notes U S infant mortality fell from about 150 per 1000 live births in 1900 to roughly 25 per 1000 today, reflecting improved health care and survival chances for infants in the mid 20th century and beyond.

Utae

Four Injured In Three Car Crash In Saco

Four people sustained minor injuries when a three car crash occurred on Elm Street in Saco. The Cooke family vehicle was rear ended by Ernest Tarbox Jr. and then struck again, injuring Michael Cooke 7 Patricia Cooke 31 Dorothy King 55 and Jean Byrne 8 all from Somerville.

Saco Conrad E. Deslile Westbrook William J. Cooke Somerville Mass Elm Street Ernest A. Tarbox Jr Cookman Ave Old Orchard Beach Cooke Delisle Michael Cooke Patricia Cooke Dorothy King Jean Byrne

Caravan Visitors Attend Mass at St Margaret’s Church

Caravan of Quebec City visitors arrive in OLD ORCHARD BEACH to attend 10 a.m. mass at St. Margaret’s Church with Rev. Rudolph Leveille celebrant and Raymond Matte of Quebec as lector. Zoel play ofmstence to assist, with parish members from St Joseph’s, St Andre’s Biddeford, Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco, and churches in Portland and Lewiston. Mrs. Antonio T. Boisvert named ahead.

Old Orchard Beach Quebec City St. Margaret's Church Rudolph Leveille Raymond Matte Zoel St. Joseph’ S Church St. An- Andre’s Biddeford Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco Portland Lewiston St. Margaret’s Church Mreanist Antonio T. Boisvert

Kremlin Feud Shapes Czechoslovakia Invasion Decisions

In the Kremlin a three faction dispute over Czechoslovakia’s invasion favors cautious action. Pravda warns against Warsaw Pact breaches while noting open western frontiers and spy activity. Gen Shtemenko’s rise and Kazakov’s firing reflect power battles influencing policy as Colby College tunes its ski leadership back home.

Czechoslovakia Kremlin Pravda Sergei M. Shtemenko Stalin Shtemenko En. M. I. Kazakov Politburo Kazakov Ivan Yakubovsky

England’s Mary I Known By The Name Mary For Reign Persecutions

Mary I of England earned the name Mary due to the religious persecutions of her reign. Her pressure on Protestants and Catholics shaped the era's controversial memory and historical narrative.

England Mary I Mary

Police Cruiser Damaged In Beach Accident

Old Orchard Beach police cruiser rolled on Portland Avenue while responding to a Millikin section call. Officer Perley was at the wheel. Damages were estimated at 800 dollars.

Old Orchard Beach Millikins Mill Old Orchard Beach Perley Portland Avenue

Major League Leaders Associated Press Summary

American League leaders include Oliva and Carew in batting, McAuliffe and Harrelson top runs and RBIs, Aparicio and Campaneris pace hits, and Harrelson matching home runs. Pitching leaders feature McLain and Santiago with 25 wins and 94,692 strikeouts. National League shows Rose and Alou leading batting and Brock in triples with several lines incomplete.

Associated Press Oliva Minn Carew McAuliffe Det K .Harrelson Bost Stanley K. Harrelson F. Howard Wash Campaneris Oak Aparicio Chic R. Smith McCraw Ree Calif Compunes Cardenal Cleve McLain Santiago McDowell Oes Tiant Rose Cin Alou Pitt Brock St.l Clemente S.F Allen Phil Wills Marichal Gibson Jenkins Singer

Woman Fights Penalty Over Timely Electric Bill Mail

Esther A. Zimberman contends she mailed two checks on time to Morgan County Rural Electric Association for irrigation and electrical charges, yet faced a $5.32 late penalty. The case centers on a June 14, 1965 mailing date dispute and restitution seeks.

Fort Morgan Colo Esther A. Zimberman Morgan County Rural Electric Association

Dolphins Edge Patriots in AFL Exhibition Thriller

In Jacksonville the Dolphins trailed 9-0 before Bob Griese sparked a rally as Miami lost 19-17 to Boston. Griese threw 222 yards and two TDs, while rookie Kim Hammond started for Miami. Boston notched two late scores from Nance and Thomas with field goals by Appellotti.

Jacksonville Fla Dolphins Mike Holovak Boston Patriots Miami Holovak Bob Griese Boston Booth Lusteg George Wilson Kim Hammond Florida State Hammond Larry Sonka Buffalo Philadelphia Fas Jim Nance Gene Thomas Ginoappelletti Sam Price Karl Noonan Tses Griese Jim Keyes

Goldstrand Leads By Two At Bangor Pro Golf Event

Joel Goldstrand of Minnesota shot five under and followed with a 68 to post 135 after two rounds at Bangor Municipal Golf Course. Rich Bassett 69 and JC Goosie 139 sit behind, with amateurs Sale Meene Oteri two more shots back at 142. DeWitt Weaver Jr. and Mike Hadlock at 144. REA note adds a 1965 dated item about delayed mail and a refunded penalty.

Bangor Maine Joel Goldstrand Minn Goldstrand Rich Bassett Miami Fla Bangor Municipal Golf Course Totas J.C. Goosie Tarpon Springs

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jennie Stockman Kennebunk Group Joseph H. Poitras Joseph Fortier Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Methodist Youth Fellowship School Street Methodist Church The Advent Christian Wins Mills United Church of Christ Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Ogunquit Bapti Saco United, Isé P. m Sk Sk Tid Low Saco Valley Association Sub Debs Sorority Bethany Hanson Old Orchard Road Judith Crosby Patricia Poisson Deb Orah Trecartin Deborah Hanson Christine Tsiokas Dianne Pendleton Mary Alice Bellevue Linda Warner Mary Winston Mernberg Annnabeth Wenceslas Square Waterville Colby College Amherst N.H Lathrop Silas Dunklee Amherst College Patriots REA Post Office Zimberman Personal Rousseau Insurance Agency Saco Valley Shopping Center Germaine Sharkey Sybarite Hair Designs MR. Angelo America Germaine
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