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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1969

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Death of Atty Hilary F Mahaney 67 Saco

Atty Hilary F Mahaney 67 of 17 Cleveland St Saco died at a local hospital after a brief illness Born Biddeford Feb 17 1902 son of William and Annie Mahaney He was a 1928 Boston University Law School graduate and served as Saco municipal judge 1955 65 He coached Holy Cross football 1925 31 and held multiple honors Funeral Tuesday at Most Holy Trinity Church Saco with calling hours at Cote Funeral Home.

Atty Hilary F. Mahaney Cleveland St Saco Biddeford William and Annie (Hathaway) Mahaney Thornton Academy Holy Cross College Boston University Law School Most Holy Trinity Church Atty. Mahaney Paul Zdanawicy Solon Ohio Robert Salois Trenton N.J Wallace M. Evans Biddeford Pool Madrid Spain John V. Mahaney Kathryn B. Mahaney Cote Funeral Home James St

Guest Preacher to Fill Pulpit at United Baptist Church

Rev Roscoe Robison of Providence and Ocean Park will lead the 9 am worship at United Baptist Church in Saco tomorrow. He is a Washburn and Andover Newton graduate and has served in Portland and Providence pastorates. His sermon is What Does It Mean To Be Religious. Fred Patterson will be guest violinist with Mary M Hill at the organ. Child care will be provided in the Church School nursery during the service.

Roscoe Robison Providence Ocean Park United Baptist Church Saco Washburn University Kan Andover Newton Theological School Newton Center Mass Central Square Baptist Church Portland Calvary Baptist Church Church ‘School

Roy B Hook 63 dies after short illness at Biddeford hospital

Roy B Hook 63 of Kennebunkport and Del Rey Beach Florida died in a Biddeford hospital after a short illness. He worked 15 years at Colony Hotel Kennebunkport and previously led W T Grant Oyster Bay store. Born January 2 1906 in Haverhill Mass he was educated at Manlies Military Academy Boston University and played with the Andover Philharmonic Orchestra. He is survived by his widow Lucile P Hook a daughter Barbara Ganes a sister Ruth Butler and several nieces and nephews. Services are at Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk tomorrow at 2 PM with burial in Whitemore Family Cemetery Bridgewater NH. Friends may call tonight 7 to 9.

Kennebunkport Roy B. Hook del Rey Beach Fla Biddeford Colony Hotel Haverhill Mass Percy G Elizabeth Whitemore Hook Manlies Military Academy New York Boston University Hook Andover West Boxford W. T. Grant Co Oyster Bay N.Y Lucile P. Hook Florida Barbara Gaynes Santa Maria Calif Ruth Butler Alton Bay N.H Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Kennebunk Bridgewater Whitemore Family Robert Howes South Congregational Church

Mrs Louise Guay dies suddenly at 54 in Biddeford

Louise Guay 54 of 5 Harding St Biddeford died suddenly this morning at a local hospital born April 9 1915 to Aime and Emilia (Gagnon) Remillard she worked for Pepperell Mfg Co a communicant of St Josephs Church survived by widower Arthur Guay four sons Raoul Andre P Guay Norman and Donald L Guay two daughters Gabrielle Labelle Eugene Guerin her mother Emilia Romeo 14 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews funeral Tuesday at St Josephs Church visitation at Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford tomorrow and Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 pm

Louise Guay Harding St Biddeford Aime Emilia (Gagnon) Remillard Pepperell Mfg. Co St. Joseph’s Church St. Anne's Sodality St. Joseph's Parish St. Andre Pauline Dupuis St. Joseph's Church Bolduc Alfred St

Vehicles Damaged In Saco Accident

Saco police report two vehicles collided at Ocean Park Road and Route 1 Friday after. George H. Keene 63 of Old Orchard Beach and Betty M. Smith 45 of Brooklyn N Y were involved. No injuries reported. Keene vehicle damage estimated at 1500 dollars and the Smith car at 125 dollars.

Saco George H. Keene Smithwheel Road Old Orchard Beach Betty M. Smith Brooklyn N.Y Ocean Park Road Route 1 Keene Smith

Syria to free most hijack hostages except six Israelis

Damascus says it will release all passengers aboard the hijacked Trans World Airlines jet except six Israelis and has told TWA it can reclaim the plane.

Damascus Syria Trans World Airlines TWA

Funeral Directors Emond's Funeral Home Listing

Frank X. Emond and J. P Conroy appear in a local funeral directors directory listing for Emond's Funeral Home at 254 511. The entry notes the firm names and associates involved in obituaries and services.

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy

Funeral Service Details at 35 One Street

Funeral notice lists address 35 One Street with telephone 284 5611. P H Gross Sr is director. Funeral firm Dennett and Craig located at 365 Main Street in Saco Maine.

Ear Funeral Service One Street P H. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco, Maine

Juvenile Held In Break Investigation

Saco police hold a youth for questioning in several recent house breaks in Saco. The youth was captured in Portland last Friday and turned over to local authorities. Most breaks are believed linked to the Ferry Road Camp Ellis area.

Saco Portland Ferry Road Camp Ellis

Massive rock festival crowds flock to Texas event near Dallas

Up to 100000 fans camped around Garza Little Elm Reservoir as a three day festival kicks off near the Dallas International Motor Speedway. Performers include Janis Joplin Led Zeppelin Johnny Winter and Tony Joe White amid food shortages and free kitchens run by hippie communes.

Federal Park Garza-Little Elm Reservoir Lewisville Tex Dallas International Motor Speedway Janis Joplin Herbi Mann Led Zeppelin Johnny Winter Tony Joe White Olympia High Court Ralph Adams Isle of Wight Parele

Rockefeller backs Marchi as Lindsay campaigns on safety

Lindsay stresses housing schools parks and transit but argues safety is essential to enjoy progress. Rockefeller endorses Marchi after backing Lindsay in the primary and giving 50 000. Nixon Agnew also back Marchi. Javits Goodell G.O.P. senators and UAW head Reuther back Marchi. Goldberg and Sorensen weigh Senate runs.

Central Labor Council Nelson A. Rockefeller Marchi Lindsay Nixon Spiro T. Agnew New York Jacob K. Javits Charles Goodell New Democratic Coalition Eugene McCarthy Robert F. Kennedy Walter P. Reuther United Auto Workers Union Arthur ‘Goldberg Supreme Court Labor United Nations Theodore Sorensen Senate

Marines and Vietnamese launch counter offensive near Da Nang

Saigon AP reports U S Marines and South Vietnamese infantry have mounted a counter offensive against an enemy division in hills south of Da Nang. The clash underscores ongoing operations in I Corps as U S and ARVN forces push to disrupt Viet Cong and North Vietnamese units in the broader Da Nang area.

Saigon U.S da Nang

Bible Club Meets Tomorrow at 5 45 P M

Y Senior Youths and the 5 45 Bible Club of Bible Baptist Church on Ferry Road Saco will meet tomorrow at 5 45 p m for Bible study.

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco

Young People Service and Evangelistic Night at Faith Pentecostal

On Sunday at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle corner of Atlantic Avenue and Third Street Old Orchard Beach a young people's service at 6 15 p m followed by an evangelistic service for all at 7 30 p m Christ s Ambassadors hosts the event inviting parishioners and visitors to attend both sessions.

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

Youth Fellowship Meeting at Advent Christian Church

The Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church on Route 35 Kennebunk will meet Sunday at 6 15 p m for a church youth gathering.

Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk

Unitarian Church to Hold School of Religion Classes

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

Unitarian Universalist Church Main Street Portland Road Kennebunk

Senior Youth Group Meeting At South Congregational Church

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

South Congregational Church Temple Street Kennebunkport

Junior Choir Rehearsal Set at Ly Man Baptist Church

The Junior Choir of Ly man Baptist Church will rehearse Sunday at 6 p.m. in the church hall at Wins Mills.

Lyman Baptist Church Wins Mills

Parish High School Religion Classes Held Monday Evenings

The High School of Religion classes for students in St. Martha's Kennebunkport St. Monica's Kennebunk and St. Wondue Wells Beach parishes will be held each Monday evening at 6 30 PM at St. Martha's Church in Kennebunkport.

St. Martha's Kennebunkport St. Monica’s Kennebunk St. Wondue Wells Beach St. Martha’s Church Kennebunkport

Methodist Youth Fellowship Meeting in Saco Church

The Methodist Youth Fellowship of School Street Methodist Church in Saco will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church.

Methodist Youth Fellowship School Street Methodist Church Saco

Confraternity Classes Held After Evening Mass

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine sessions for grades 1 through 8 meet at St. Mary's Church Wells Beach after the 9 p.m. Sunday mass, continuing religious instruction for parish youth.

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach

Youth F of Advent Christian Church Meeting at Goodwins Mills

The Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church in Goodwins Mills will gather Sunday at 7 p.m. for a church youth activity and fellowship.

Senior High Youth Fellowship Meeting Listed

The Senior High Youth Fellowship of the United Church of Christ in Biddeford will meet Sunday from 5 15 to 6 15 PM in the church.

The United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford

Kennebunk Free Christian Union Society Meeting

The Kennebunk Free Christian Union Society will meet Sunday at 6 a.m. This notice calls members to attend the early morning gathering.

Ship of the West Kennebunk Methodist church day at 3 p.m

A brief notice announces a scheduled event at West Kennebunk Methodist Church with activities set for 3 p.m. Details are sparse but indicate a church gathering or service.

Baptist Youth Meeting at Ogunquit Church Sunday

The Baptist Youth segment of Ogunquit Baptist will gather Sunday at six p m in the church for a youth meeting and activities.

Reception Planned For Father Kidd

A reception for Rev. Kevin Kidd, departing St. Francis College Biddeford to study in Jerusalem, will be held tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. at Pool Road college. He has served three years as director of counseling and academic dean, teaching English, Latin and theology. Kidd will study Eastern language and culture in Jerusalem and work in guidance at a Franciscan school.

Kevin Kidd St. Francis College Biddeford Jerusalem Pool Road College Father Kidd Liberal Arts

Fashionable winter furs and bold fabrics take the stage

Fashion columns praise Versace style and Givenchy elegance with leopard silk prints and tailored suits. Promoters highlight light plaids and tartans, fur coats in mink and silver fox, and Oriental embroidered coats. Diverse looks include English governess lines, carnival chiffon, and Petrouchka inspirations as designers push playful, luxurious color and texture.

Givenchy Bianchini Dr. March Beth Stravinski Petrouchka

Ray's AG and St. Andre's to clash for Decary League crown

Ray's AG will meet St. Andre's Credit Union in a Labor Day match for the Decary Little League title. The game follows Ray's comeback in the second game after St. Andre's bombed Ray's AG earlier in the week. The contest starts at 2 p.m.

Ray’s AG St. Andre's Credit Union De‘cary Ray St. Andre’s

Pittsburgh Quietly Moves Into Labor Day Weekend

Pittsburgh is moving quietly into the Labor Day weekend after five days of angry and sometimes violent protests over con.

Pittsburgh

Portland Weather Forecast Tonight and Sunday

Fair tonight with low temperatures in the 50s. Fair and warmer Sunday but with a chance of a few thundershowers in extreme north portions by late in the day.

Portland

K of C Loop Bowlers Set To Toe Line

The Knights of Columbus Luke E Hart Council bowling league begins its ninth season next Thursday January 4 at 20th Century in Biddeford with eight five man teams. Start time is 6:30 each Thursday. bowlers should arrive 15 minutes early for rules briefing for 1969 70 season. A pre season meeting will be held Tuesday at K of C Hall Washington Street. team captains urged to attend. Officers for the league are John Letourneau Dick Bolduc Armand Bergeron and George Grenier.

Knights of Columbus Luke E. Hart Biddeford K. of C. Hall Washington Street

Kennebunk Social Notes Include Travel and Meetings

Kennebunk and Westbrook residents share recent travels and family events. Mrs Ralph Hatch and cousin Emma Madsen visited West Enfield after a death in the Hatch family while Mrs Carl Russell returned from Madison Wisconsin for the national breeders convention. Ernest Burleigh and sons attended Florence Eaton’s funeral in Haverhill Massachusetts. Linda Nadeau vacationed in Long Beach California visiting Leo Chavez. Chavez formerly Martha Towne of Kennebunk. Madonna Chapter C E S opens its fall season Tuesday at West Kennebunk Masonic Temple at 8 p m with Richard Russell Fred Goodwin Muriel Warren and Rev Henry Megert assisting on refreshments.

Ralph Hatch Kennebunk Emma Madsen Westbrook West Enfield Hatch John Clark Carl Russell Alewive Madison, Wise National Breeders’ Association Eaastern Breeders’ Association Ithaca N.Y Russell Ernest Burleigh Robert Richard Park Street Florence Eaton Haverhill Mass Linda Nadeau Norman Nadeau Boothby Road Long Beach Calif Leo Chavez Chavez Martha Towne Kenne

SAD 71 Officials List School Bus Routes

Kennebunk officials release pupil transportation routes for SAD 71 schools. Bus assignments cover Park Street, Cousens, Sylvan Circle, Route 35, Sea Road, Mills, and Kennebunk Beach areas with AM and PM sessions for kindergarten to high school.

SAD Kennebunk — School Act Pera Up Ousam Road Sylvan Circle Yo Street York Street Park Street Cousens T Morningstars Rand Coynes Mill High Street A.M Cat Mousam Road Wakefield Road Maguire Road Truscott Branc Road Power Line Hall Street State Garage Cousens Sc Sea Penwood Drive Western Avenue Pleasant Street Birch Street Farber’s Harriseckett Road Ross Road Merrifield Drive Long Terrace Ross Fletcher Street Intervale Road Colonial Drive Partridge Lane Fieldcrest Longview Terrace Tidewater Court Old Port Road Cooper's Corner Wells Greenfield Drive Gendron Lane Storer Street Ross Street Lord Street P. M Brown Street Wells Road Kennebunk Beach Summer Street Dane Street Grove Street Boothby Road Four Corners Church Heath Road Sea Road Woodside Drive Ridgewood Circle Oine West Kennebunk Old Holland Road Cole Road Landing Woods Grace's. A.M Kennebunk Boac

Saco Church Group Attends Corn Roast

Lyman Bible Baptist Church at 144 Ferry Road Saco held its annual corn roast at Paul Curran’s home Good wins Mills Friday night. Honored guests included Mr and Mrs Al Demers of Elmwood Drive who will soon move to Georgia. Transportation will be provided from the church for tomorrow night’s service for the senior youth group.

Lyman Kristen Steve Victoria Charles Holmes Elliot M. Billings Nicholas Fondak Paul Curran Deborah David Diane Curran Sylvia Fogg Ruth Sargent Joyce Birkemose Marlene Moulen Leonard ‘Hooper Lorna Kathy ‘Hooper Laurel Cushing Kenneth Diane Cushing John Harris David Ruth Jonathan Peiter Margaret Jeffery Judith Karen Harris Robert Gagnon Bruce Jeanne Gagnon Rebecca Fisher Debbie Trent Brian Demers Elliot R. Billings

County Softball Teams Battle For Title Title Contested Across Innings

In a fragmented summary of a county softball clash, Nantel defeats Cartier 17-8 with Rochambeau and Sprague combining for high scores. Nantel's win over Cartier follows a pitching duel where Shaw and Cartier pitchers log multiple innings. Moulton, Lapierre, and Gagnon drive runs with HRs from Moulton and McCann, while WC Cartier suffers a loss with Tardiff and Lajeunesse noted in the defeat.

Lapierre Movean Gagnon Moulton McCann Magnant Rochambeau Sprague Cartier Shaw Hop Cartier U Tardiff Lajeunesse Portsmouth Marines Green Wave Sprague Electric Rochambeau Club York County Lamarre Tree Marines Memorial Field Bidde Aant All Rague Electric Parent Rous Laflamme Cote Carll Ssreen Dionne Demers Jowett Diaalire Loranger B. Cousens Descoteaux P Cote Lessard Edwin Nantel a-Soulard Wolvester Belanger Giri Wilson Dion HR Loranger Easton Hall Belanger

Man robbed and thrown from car in Saco route 1 incident

Melvin T. Leighton of Windham told Saco police he was robbed and thrown from a car on Route 1 in Saco Friday night. He said two men took about $65. Police are investigating the incident.

Melvin T. Leighton Windham Saco Leighton

Biddeford Dump Shack Burns Again

Biddeford firefighters report the shack at the Biddeford dump has burned for the eighth time, with fire officials noting the repetitive blazes and ongoing concern over the structure and surrounding area.

Biddeford Biddeford 7

Saco Youths Hurt As Truck Hits Tree

Police report a pickup driven by 17 year old William Howard of Bay View lost control on Ross Road in OLD ORCHARD BEACH and struck a tree. Passenger Bruce Burkey of 234 Bay View Road was hospitalized at Biddeford with injuries. Howard’s injuries are unknown and vehicle damage is not listed.

Old Orchard Beach William Howard Bay View Saco Ross Road Bruce Burkey Bay View Road Biddeford Howard

Biddeford Two-Car Crash Near Jefferson and Washington

Biddeford police report a two car collision at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Washington Street. Drivers were Carl L. Lerman 22 of Portland and Peter M. Tsaukelas 28 of Arlington Massachusetts. No injuries were reported.

Biddeford Jefferson Street Washington Street Carl L. Lerman Portland Peter M. Tsaukelas Arlington Mass

Vandalism Reported To Saco Police

Saco police are investigating a break into the employes cottage at Cascade Lodge on Route. Vandals damaged the interior extensively during the past few days and it is not yet known if any items were taken.

Saco Police Cascade Lodge

Car Theft in Saco Under Investigation

Saco police investigate the theft of a silver four door 1965 Chevrolet from Ed and Franks Chevrolet on Route 1. The crime occurred within the past two weeks as authorities work to identify suspects and recover the vehicle.

Ed & Frank Route 1 Saco

Shirley Temple Black Named U.S. Representative to U.N.

In San Clemente California President Nixon named Shirley Temple Black and four other appointees as U S representatives to the United Nations. The announcement highlights Temple Black's transition from acting to diplomatic service and marks a notable appointment by the Nixon administration.

San Clemente Calif Nixon Shirley Temple Black U.S United Nations

Baseball Standings and Results From Baseball Week

The National League East leaders see Chicago at 89 52 and New York 74 53 as Pittsburgh 71 54 mix with St. Louis and Philadelphia. Sunday results include Chicago 2 Atlanta 1 and San Francisco 5 New York 0 plus Pittsburgh 4 Houston 2 in 10 innings.

WL. Pet.g.b. Chicago New York St. Louis Pittsburgh Oo Aes Philaphia Montreal Atlanta Los Angeles Houston San Diego Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh San Francisco Philadelphia Belinsky Dierker Johnson Osteen Cardwell Perry Briles Nolan Selma

Baseball Standings and Friday Results From The League

Standings show Baltimore Detroit Boston Wash New York Cleveland Minnesota Oakland California Kansas City Seattle with several clubs leading divisions. Friday scores include Minnesota 10 Boston 4 Chicago 4 Cleveland 2 California 6 Baltimore 2 New York 6 Kansas City 1 Oakland 5 Washington 0 Detroit 6 Seattle 1. Today's slate lists multiple matchups with several twi light or noon starts noted.

Baltimore Cleveland California New York Kansas City Oakland Washington Detroit Seattle Boston Nagy Minnesota Boswell Murphy Butler Peterson Gelnar McLain Horgan Coene Edmondson Krausse Bosman Chicago

Chalks 639 Wins Rolloff at 20th Century Lanes

Herve Paul Chalks 639 for a rolloff win at 20th Century Lanes Franklin Street Biddeford in front of 14 bowlers with 45 pin handi caps. Jerry Giles 626 and Don Lauzier 618 followed. Next week's rolledoff will feature the same venue and 7:30 PM start with the jackpot carryover. Other scores included Letellier 610 Morin 610 Owens 609 Kalex 569 and Ledoux 558.

Herve Paul 20Th Century Lanes Franklin Street Biddeford Paul Jerry Giles Don Lauzier Paul Cap M. Letellier L. Morin J. Owens L. Kalex R. Sevigny S. Ledoux R. Rocray R. Marcotte G. Garnache R. Maurice C. Martel

Miss Perron Captures RollOff In Women's League

Lorraine Perron of the Doves won the five string handicap rolloff at Roll 4-Way Lanes Biddeford defeating 29 competitors. She totaled 553 with a 30 pin handicap. Iry Munford of the Deves was second with 542 and a 70 pin handicap. third went to Mrs Natalei Draggins of the Peanuts with 540 and 45 pin handicap. Mrs Algena Perry of the league wand Misfits finished fourth at 529 with 30 pin handicap. Doris Sheehan of the Scooters had high non winner single with 125. Other top ten totals included E Binette 527, E Fecteau 522, P Belair 519, C Robida 517, S Theriault 517, E Dorais 516.

Lorraine Perron The Doves Biddeford Iry Munford Algena Perry League Wand Misfits Doris Sheehan Scooters E. Binette E. Fecteau P. Belair C. Robida

Unionist Leaders Arrive in U S for Devlin Clash

Two leaders of Northern Ireland's ruling Unionist party land in New York to mobilize against Ber nadette Devlin who seeks funds for Ulster's Roman Catholics and to raise support for their stance ahead of the confrontation in Parliament.

New York Northern Ireland Unionist Party United States Bernadette Devlin Ulster

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