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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1968

Page

2

Deaths Albert Ouellette 80 Biddeford Scarborough

Albert Ouellette 80 of 19 Mason Street Biddeford died in a Scarborough nursing home after a long illness. Born August 8 1888 in St Pacome P Q he lived in Biddeford 56 years and worked at the Saco Lowell Shops. Survived by wife Marie Louise Levesque died 1958 son Emile three daughters, sister Eva Boucher, 16 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St Josephs Church Thursday at 730 a m. Friends may call Emond Funeral Home today and tomorrow 2-4 and 7-10 p.m.

Albert Ouellette Mason St Biddeford Scarborough St. Pacome P.Q Zacharie Emilie Bouchard Ouellette Saco-Lowell St. Joseph’s Church Eva Boucher St. Joseph's Church Emond Funeral Home Hill St

John E Eckler 81 Kennebunkport resident dies at home

John E. Eckler, 81, a former Maine Turnpike Authority employee and World War I Navy veteran, died at his Main Street home in this community. He leaves a widow Faith J. Eckler and three nieces and one nephew. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 p.m. Ibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk.

John E. Eckler Kennebunkport Anee Brookline Mass John J Ida Marshall Eckler Maine Turnpike Authority J. Eckler Aurora Chapter Order of Eastern Star Arundel U.S. Navy Faith J. Eckler Ibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Kennebunk Robert Howes South Congregational Church

Montreal woman dies after short illness while visiting Maine

Mrs. Irene Lajour 63 of 1540 ce St Montreal died in a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness during a weeklong visit to Old Orchard Beach. Born October 25, 1904 in Montreal, she was the daughter of John and Evelina Goyette. Survived by her widow Vildac Latour daughter Madeleine Heroux and siblings. Funeral arrangements in Biddeford and Montreal with services at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and interment in Cote des Neiges Cemetery.

Irene Lajour Ce St Montreal Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Hospital Lajour John and Evelina Beaudin Goyette Vildac Latour Madeleine Heroux Urgel Bourgie Ee Home Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Cote Des Neiges Bolduc Fune

Masonic Rites Planned for John E. Eckler in Kennebunk

Masonic ritualistic services are set for John E. Eckler of Cornish at 7 30 p m tomorrow at Bibber Memorial Chapel located at 67 Summer Street in Kennebunk.

John E. Eckler Cornish Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Kennebunk

Boats Recovered at Biddeford Pool

Three row boats reported missing from Hills Beach were recovered today by U S Coast Guard personnel at Biddeford Pool. The Coast Guard located the vessels without incident. No injuries were reported and the cause of disappearance remains under investigation.

Biddeford Pool U.S. Coast Guard Hills Beach

Roosevelts Related as Fifth Cousins

The article notes that Franklin D. Roosevelt was a fifth cousin of Theodore Roosevelt. It highlights their familial link within the Roosevelt lineage and places their relation in a historical context.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt

Emond's Funeral Home Notice

Frank X. Emond and J. P Conroy are listed in a funeral home notice with contact at Emond's Funeral Home 2s4 5511.

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy

Biddeford Obituaries for Masse and Ouellette

Ernest Masse of 12 Marial Ave Biddeford to have funeral services from St Andre's Church Biddeford Friday at 9 A M with calling hours at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Wednesday and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 P M Albert Ouellette of 19 Mason St Biddeford to be honored at St Joseph's Church Biddeford Thursday at 7 30 A M with viewing at the Funeral Home 72 Hill St today and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 P M

Masse Ernest Marial Ave Biddeford St. Andre’s Church Emond Funeral Home Hill St Ouellette Albert Mason St St. Joseph's Church Saucier High St

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Joseph Fortier's Family

Friends and relatives express appreciation for flowers and support during the bereavement of Mrs. Joseph Fortier and family.

Joseph Fortier

Funeral Services Planned for Ernest Masse 75 Biddeford Man

Ernest Masse 75 of 12 MariaI Ave Biddeford died at home after a brief illness. Born June 3 1893 in Biddeford he was a shoe salesman and longtime member of St Andre Church and local fraternal groups. Survived by son J Philip Masse, brother Albert Masse, sisters Mrs Napoleon L Nadeau Mrs Joseph E Neault and Mrs Wilfrid Robarge, two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St Andre Church Friday at 9 with calling hours at Emond's Funeral Home Wednesday and Thursday 2 4 and 7 10 p.m.

Ernest Masse Marial Ave Biddeford Pee’ and Egleophire Dion Masse Owhs Masse St. Andre’s Red Men Union of St. Jean the Baptist Council Chagnon Hill St

Biddeford High School Holds Early Registration and Curriculum Sessions

Biddeford High School invites entering freshmen to seniors to register this week in the school office to plan next year’s programs. Principal Paul Stebbins and Guidance Counselor Harold Pinansky will assist with curriculum discussions. The opening day, Wednesday Sept 4, will be a full day with lunch options at the cafeteria.

Rades Biddeford High School Paul M. Stebbins Harold Pinansky Stebbins

FBI Says 1967 Crime Up Regionwide in New England

FBI data show New England crime rose in 1967 with Vermont posting the largest regional gain. Violent crime and gun use shifted, Rhode Island and New Jersey had lower firearm murder shares, while Texas had the highest gun homicide rate.

Colgues Ries Rhode Island New York Massachusetts New Jersey Texas California Washington New England FBI J. Edgar Hoover Vermont New Hampshire Connecticut Maine

Local Residents List as Medical Patients at Webber and Notre Dame

A parade of residents listed as medical patients includes Elmer Burrell at Webber Hospital Biddeford Anna Amnette of Biddeford Pool Yvette Marcoux of 12 Hill Street Biddeford Clifford Harrison of Kennebunk and John F Cavanaugh of 126 South Street Biddeford all treated at Webber Hospital Victor King of 99 May Street Biddeford at Notre Dame Hospital Burton Phillips of 315 Ferry Road Saco has returned home after hospitalization Carmen Ruel the 60th wedding anniversary soloist for her parents Derilda Garon of 126 Summer Street Biddeford has returned home from a Quebec visit with sister Alice Betty and family

Elmer Burrell Main St Biddeford Webber Hospital Anna Amnette Biddeford Pool Yvette Marcoux Hill St Clifford Harrison High St Kennebunk Victor King May Notre Dame Hospital John F Summer St Quebec Alice Betty

Local Knights of Columbus and Auxiliary Meetings Listed

The Christopher Association of Luke E Hart Council and Bishop Fenwick Council plan 6 30 PM and 8 PM meetings in Biddeford and Saco tonight and tomorrow to complete clubhouse repairs and hold gatherings at Westbrook Skating Rink Elm Street G AR Hall and club halls with 8 PM and 6 30 PM start times.

Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Elm Street Biddeford The Christopher Association Luke E. Hart Council Chagnon Union St. Jean Baptiste Bishop Fenwick Knights of Columbus Saco G.A.R. Hall Cutts Avenue

Weekly church and choir activities listed in Biddeford and surrounding towns

Community groups schedule midweek services rehearsals and prayer gatherings across Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Lyman and Saco including junior and senior choirs youth groups girl guards and church Bible studies and prayer services with times from 6 15 p m to 7 45 p m and additional Bible study and vestry meetings through the week.

United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford

Biddeford Boy Injured When Bicycle Hits Car Door

A 14 year old Biddeford youth sustained a forehead cut after his bicycle struck a car door on Bacon Street. The car, owned by Jacques R Cadorette of 55 Bacon Street, was parked when the door opened and the bicycle rider hit it. Captain Philip Poirier and Sergeant Albert Elwell investigated.

Biddeford Bacon Street Jacques R. Cadorette Bacon St Cadorette Philip Poirier Albert Elwell

Saco and Beach Schools Open September 4

Public schools in Saco and Old Orchard Beach will open Wednesday September 4. Howard L. Cushman, superintendent of schools, announced the plan this morning.

Saco Old Orchard Beach Howard L. Cushiman

Portland Weather Notice Low Tonight High Wednesday

Variably cloudy and cool with tonight and Wednesday in Portland. Lows in the 40s and highs mostly in the 60s.

Portland

Soviet and Czech Leaders Return as Occupation Protests Grow

Liberal Czech leader Ludvik Svoboda and Dubcek return amid the Moscow talks as Soviet, Hungarian, East German, Polish and Bulgarian troops withdraw from Prague. A 15 minute silent demonstration follows the mobilization, while officials pledge public resilience and continued Soviet presence. Tanks and armored vehicles remain around key buildings, and leaflets urge friendship from the Russians. Foreigners face border bans while some crossings stay open for travelers.

Ludvik Svoboda Moscow Free Czech Radio Communist Party Alexander Dubcek Soviet Union Hungary East Germany Poland Bulgaria Dubcek Kremlin National Assembly Prague Vitava U.S Czechoslovak Radio CTK Viet Eee Communist Party Central Committee Tabor Bohemia Czechoslovakia Schirnding Waidhaus West Germany Wullowitz Austria Avelers Furth Wald

Two Health Officials Die of Heart Attacks

Dr. John M. Whitney 58 director of a seven state U.S. Public Health Service region died of a heart attack in San Antonio. He lived in Overland Park Kansas and was appointed to the Kansas City regional post in 1961. Vice Adm. Earle Watkins Mills 72 former head of the Navy Bureau of Ships died of a heart attack in Carmel California. Since 1966 he led Nuclear Engineering Co.

San Antonio Tex John M. Whitney U.S. Public Health Service Whitney Overland Park Kan Kansas City

Two Youths Charged In Biddeford Break In

Biddeford police captured two 16 year olds inside Pepins Market at Birch and Summer streets around 2 am. They are booked on breaking and entering in the night. Officer Benoit Martin found them. other responders included Sgt Norimand Arbour and Officers Raymond Langevin and Armand Juellette. Entry was through the cellar window. Both youths are from Biddeford. A third person is believed connected.

Biddeford Pepin's Birch Street Summer Street Benoit Martin Norimand Arbour Raymond Langevin Armand Juellette

Chicago Protest Moves Toward Hilton as Police Break Through

Demonstrators carrying Viet Cong flags pressed to the Conrad Hilton Hotel near the Chicago River in a march that circled the building before returning to the park. Mayor Carl B. Stokes was escorted away as newsmen protested alleged press suppression by city officials.

Chicago Conrad Hilton Democratic Party Carl B. Stokes Cleveland Old Town Stokes Columbia Broadcasting System Chicago Daily News

Contested Democrats tussle over delegates and rules

Humphrey may release delegates without endorsing a candidate as McGovern hints at withdrawal for Kennedy. McCarthy refuses to concede, while Southern resistance dims after the unit rule is loosened. Ohio and Mississippi battles shape the roll call as delegates shift and tensions rise.

South Dakota McGovern Kennedy Jesse R. Unruh California McCarthy Humphrey Price Daniel Texas Dixie

Traffic Violations Head Docket In Saco Court

In Saco court a Monday session of the 10th District heard numerous traffic cases. Defendants faced fines for speeding, license violations, improper permits, and reckless driving with several dismissals and appeals noted. Authorities listed names, ages, addresses, violations, and fines in detail.

Saco 10Th District Court John G. Shelley Ill Falmouth Roland Beland Boom Road Ronald Imball Ver N.H Herbert Hasse South Portland Irene M. Daigle Summer St Biddeford Paul D. Thym Dodgeville Wis Robert M. Boston Kennebunkport Vincent Campbell Kennebunk York Harbor Randall A. Foster East Hartford Conn Leo V. Lefebvre Irving St Lawrence C. Hanson Andover Mass Joseph Skibicki Glendon R. Small Lincoln St Rudolph A. Duplessis River Road John A. Holter Wells

Newsmen Hard Pressed As Democrats Meet In Chicago

Reporters track opening of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago with security tightness, protests, and cautious optimism. Daley defends law enforcement while Inouye urges nonviolence and support for Johnson programs amid tense scenes. Television networks flag trouble spots and mixed coverage.

Chicago Richard J. Daley Daley Daniel K Inouye Hawaii Humphrey Democratic National Committee Central Police New York Edward M. Kennedy NBC CBS Sen Daniel Inouye ABC Hubert H. Humphrey Iicept David Merrick Lyndon B Johnson Dollie

Biddeford PTA Plans Year Of Activities And Meetings

Biddeford PTA officers met at President Mrs. Erika Binette's home to map the coming season. Programs cover membership committees budget and fund raising with a first meeting set for Tuesday Sept 10 featuring Miss Shifra Zaitlin and Keith Doyon as guest speakers. Others present included Richard Charles vice president Mrs Eleanor Wilensky treasurer and Mrs Ruth Travers secretary.

Biddeford Parent- Teacher Association Erika Binette South Street Shifra Zaitlin Keith Doyon Dirigo Biddeford High Richard Charles Eleanor Wilensky Ruth Travers

Venice Film Festival Opens Amid Protests and Bickering

The Venice Film Festival opens after weeks of bickering and protests by leftist journalists and others. Demonstrators remain outside the cinema palace as the festival doors finally open for the event.

Venice

Title I Funds Approved For Area Schools

Howard L Cushman super intendent of Saco and Old Orchard Beach schools announced that Title I funds were approved for both towns. Saco will receive 41653 to fund a teacher aide program across city schools and summer math and reading. Old Orchard Beach will get 19573 for similar programs. A $7357.50 grant for basic adult education was approved, covering home maintenance to driver education for those without eight grade completion. Information is available through Fairfield School or the superintendent's office.

Howard L. Cushman Saco Old Orchard Beach Cushman Robert Moody Fairfield School

Kennebunk Woman Honored At Shower

Mrs. Richard Motes of Kennebunk was guest of honor at a stork shower Sunday hosted by her aunt Mrs. Clinton Hill in Lyman. Attendees from Kennebunk and nearby towns brought gifts and joined a social afternoon with a cake centerpiece.

Kennebunk Richard Motes Joan Dixon Clinton Hill Lyman Hill Lester Perry Bobby Theriault John Curtis Sr Cathy Curtis Yman Maude Moore Gloria Warner Biddeford Martin Kingsbury Goose Rocks Beach J. D. Harrison Thest of Honor James Wesley Gordon Cynthia Gordon Almena Greene Roger Gonneville Gail Gonneville Edmund Cashen Walter Perry Wells Branch Beverly Emerson Dorothy Wilson Arundel Scott Kingsbury John Gordon

Festival Stumbles as Enfance Nude Ends Screening Early

The Venice festival opened two days late and faced a troubled start as Mau rice Pialat halted the film Enfance Nude near the end citing poorly edited sequences. The disruption signaled waning interest across the festival and industry as most of the schedule remained unresolved.

Maurice Pialat Venice

Egypt to report major Jordan incident amid Soviet crisis

Cairo reports Egypt plans to publish details of a major Jordan incident as the Soviet crisis unfolds and tensions in the Middle East persist. The state news agency indicates a significant development in progress.

Cairo Soviet Union Jordan Middle East

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