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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1968

Page

2

Deaths Mrs Lisa Murphy Biddeford 83

Mrs Lisa W Murphy 83 of 1 Grays Lane Biddeford died in a local hospital after a long illness. Born February 3 1895 in Biddeford she was a daughter of George and Caroline Huff Walker. She worked at Kesslen Shoe Co and was a St Marys Church communicant. Survived by son Jerome Murphy daughters Arlene Murphy and Lucille Trask Auburgh three grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral from St Marys Thursday at 9 am with calling hours at Emond Funeral Home today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.

Lisa W. Murphy Gray's Lane Biddeford George Caroline Huff Walker Kesslen Shoe Co St. Mary's Church Michael Jerome Murphy Arlene Murphy Arthur Lucille Trask Auburh St. Mary’s Church Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Funeral rites for Robert J. Cassidy held in Kennebunk

Private funeral services were conducted for Robert J. Cassidy 87 of Kennebunk Beach at Bibber Memorial Chapel. He died early yesterday in Old Orchard Beach. Interment followed at Hope Cemetery. Cassidy a retired carpenter was born May 19 1881 in Elder Massachusetts. Surviving are a niece and a cousin.

Kennebunk Robert J. Cassidy Kennebunk Beach Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Cassidy

Candidates Nights Scheduled In Saco

A series of Candidates Nights will be held at the Saco Democratic headquarters starting tonight with Ward 2 candidate Edwin Inloned We t for candidate Donald Linscott. On Wednesday night Eve Rett Forrester of Ward 6 and Gene Palmer of Ward 4. Thursday features Roland Simpson of Ward 1 and Newton San born of Ward 7 on Friday.

Saco Democratic Edwin Donald Linscott Edmond Rube Everett Forrester Gene Palmer Roland Simpson Newton San

Stock Market Mixed At Opening On Tuesday

New York stocks opened mixed as gains and losses hovered around one point. General Dynamics fell to 47, American Smelting 87, Benguet unchanged at 15, General Cable rose to 39, M G M slipped to 45, McDonald Douglas climbed to 59, Occidental Petroleum rose to 47, with overall activity brisk and prices scrambled on the American Stock Exchange.

New York General Dynamics American Smelting Benguet General Cable Ups M-G-M McDonald Douglas Occidental Petroleum Associated Press American Stock Exchange

Funeral Directors Serve Saco Community Names and Contacts

Maine Street Saco lists Emond's Funeral Home at 2x4 5511 with Frank X. Emond and J. P. Conroy, and Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street with Philip H. Gross Sr. as Director. The notice provides contact numbers 284 and 5611 for arranging services and details.

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr

Card of Thanks for Bereavement Blessings

Sincere thanks to Dr Viger and Webber Hospital nurses for care of my wife Emela Eugene Boutin and to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness flowers and sympathy during our bereavement Eugene Boutin and family thanks to Dr Paul Hill Robert Warner nurses aides at Webber Hospital and Trust Nursing Home for care of our mother Rev Wallace Sutton for visits and friends relatives for kindness flowers and tributes Daughters of the Late Mrs Nettie Rounds Viola Hazel Rebecca

Viger The Webber Hospital Emela Paul Hill Robert Warner Webber Hospital and Trust Nursin Wallace Sutton Nettie Rounds Viola, Hazel Rebecca

Nixon administration signals slower military buildup

Indications point to a slower pace of military buildup after Nixon takes office than his campaign warned about a gravely serious security gap. Dubridge named science adviser, Mills signals no full extension of the income tax surcharge. Vietnam talks edge toward expanded peace conference as U S forces join Christmas cease fire and bombard antiaircraft guns in the DMZ. Ky representatives travel to Paris as negotiators inch toward broader talks.

Associated Press NIXON Richard M. Nixon Lee A. Dubridge Cal Tec Wilbur D. Mills House ‘Ways and Means Committee Vietnam U.S Demilitarized Zone Nguyen Cao Ky Paris

Mercier Outlines Saco Mayoral Vision At City Gathering

Saco Democrat mayoral candidate Armand J. Mercier spoke at Roland Simpson's home last night. He pledged to revive industrial development with government cooperation with educators to raise education standards and keep school buildings in good repair.

Saco Democratic Armand J. Mercier Roland Simpson Mercier

Community Choir Rehearsals And Church Notices

Local church groups announce rehearsals for youth and junior choirs at Goodwins Mills Biddeford and United Church of Christ in Biddeford. Euro-wide news covers Pearl Harbor film event Tora! Tora! Tora! and Navy comment. Also items on budget talks with Fowler and Chamizal border talks between Johnson and Ortega.

Goodwins Millis United Methodist Church Lyman United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford

Mrs. Florida LaBranche Patient at Webber Hospital

Mrs. Florida LaBranche age 34 of Pierson's Lane Biddeford is a patient at Webber Hospital.

Florida LaBranche Pierson’s Lane Biddeford Webber Hospital

Local Civic and Church Groups Schedule Meetings

Area clubs and councils announce events for Biddeford Saco and Wells participants. Knights of Columbus and Notre Dame Council meet evening sessions. Our Lady of Fatima Circle and Rebecca Emery Chapter host gatherings, with Saco Adult Center open Thursday for visitors bearing sandwich offerings. Fire Department auxiliary runs a Christmas toar fundraiser at Wells Branch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lake FE Hart Council Knights of Columbus Washington Street Biddeford Hall

Break Investigated At Ferry Beach

Saco police probe a break into The Quillan a four story summer residence run by the Universalist Church at Ferry Beach Park. Officers on routine patrol found several windows unlocked last night and, since nothing definite appeared missing, police said it looked as if one or more persons had been staying in the building which was closed for winter.

Saco Quillan The Universalist Church Ferry Beach Park

Mostly Cloudy Portland Weather Outlook

Mostly cloudy tonight with lows in the 30s. Cloudy with rain likely and mild Wednesday.

Portland

Maine Briefs Roundup From National Muscular Dystrophy Grant To Trade Subzone Talks

Maine briefs report a $10,000 Muscular Dystrophy Association grant to Jackson Laboratories in Bar Harbor for research into muscular dystrophy. Keefe to brief conference on Maine’s economic development reorganization in Florida. Ripley, 17, of Thomaston faces court for escaping from South Windham facility. Various church services listed in Kennebunkport Kennebunk and Wells. Muskie meets Gov for trade zone and oil refinery talks. Richard Sanborn, 37, of South Portland sentenced to 12 years for threatening a woman.

Associated Press Bar Harbor Southern Maine Muscular Eee Association of America, Inc Jackson Laboratories Abraham Leibowitz Augusta Maine James K. Keefe Association of State Planning and Development Agencies Key Biscayne Fla State Department of Economic Development Keefe Florida Portland Gary R Ripley Thomaston South Windham Ripley Christian Science Society Winter Street Saco Witl New Hampshire Machiasport Curtis Edmund S. Muskie Stuskle New England Blaine House

Nixon weighed on antimissile defense and defense budget

Former Defense Secretary McNamara set a baseline four years ago. Nixon aides say no specific commitment to expand antimissile plans exists. Critics argue possible support for a broader system, but keep to implications. 1973 defense budget could rise to about $87 billion, with Southeast Asia spending and Vietnam costs shaping the outlook. Pentagon analysts estimate a new land based missile system at about $10 billion.

Robert S. McNamara Pentagon Nixon Complattan Co McNamara United States Congress Southeast Asia Vienam

Biddeford Wedding: Judith Binette Weds Lee Chretien

Miss Judith Elaine Binette became the bride of Lee Robert Chretien on Thursday November 28 at St. Andre's Church Biddeford. The ceremony featured gladioli and pompoms, Rev. Rolana J. Sirois officiating, with a silk Angel peau gown and a veil. A reception followed at St. John's Hall with 350 guests. The couple will reside at 2 Gove Street Biddeford after a wedding trip. Mrs. Binette is employed by West Point Pepperell Inc. and Mr. Chretien works at the State Highway Division in Scarborough.

Judith Elaine Binette Jerry Binette Sullivan St Biddeford Lee Robert Chretien Leo R. Chretien Guinea Road St. Andre's Church Rolana J. Sirois Ralph Nolette Laura Proulx Elaine Dumont Susan Fontaine Saco Paulette Arel Ipswich Mass James Chretien Jerry Binette Jr West Haven Conn Norman Archambeault St. John’s Hall Adams Street Gove ‘St

Nixon taps Kissinger as national security adviser

President Nixon announced on Monday the appointment of Harvard Professor Henry A Kissinger as his assistant for national security affairs Kissinger will travel to Washington Wednesday for meetings with Secretary of State Rusk and Rostow and is expected to meet soon with Defense Secretary Clifford and CIA Director Helms

Washington Treasury Henry H. Fowler Fowler Nation Associa Richard M. Nixon Nixon Harvard Henry A. Kissinger Kissinger Waton Dean Rusk Walt W. Rostow White House Defense Clark Clifford Richard Helms Central Intelligence Agency

Genies Harrison Dies After Long Public Service

Cincinnati obituary notes the death of Genies MacGregor Harrison a longtime Brotherhood ill health public servant who worked under three U.S. presidents starting with Harry S. Truman. The report highlights his years of service in national administration and ties to Ohio.

Cincinnati Ohio Genies MacGregor Harrison Brotherhood i Ailwa Reged Oy U.S Harry S.truman

Tidy’s Tidings Snowy Fields Invite Litter-Free Play

Winter blankets fields and forests turning them into snow covered playgrounds. Keep areas clean so others can enjoy the beauty and the outdoors safely for days to come.

Nixon speech signals vague path to military strength

The report notes confusion over what Nixon means by achieving clear-cut military superiority. He speaks of overall U S strength, hints at a revived merchant marine, and stresses nuclear power while avoiding commitment to new missiles or raising the 1000 land-based limit.

Wile Nixon United States Nixon

Sanford TWUA Officers Elected for 1969 70 Local 1718

Sanford TWUA Local 1718 workers at Eastern Plastics Corp elect Harold Newhall as delegate and resident, Yolande Libby as vice president, Mary Pendexter as recording secretary, Nellie Chevalier as treasurer, Maurice Tuttle as warden, and Alexander Anastasoff as director of the representative. Installation is set for December 21 with a two year term.

Sanford Textile Workers Union, of America Workers of Eastern Plastics Corp Harold Newhall Yolande Libby Mary Pendexter Nellie Chevalier Maurice Tuttle Alexander Anastasoff Repeteré Ewerd Tw.u Boa C.L0 LLC

Miniwanca Chapter Holds Stated Meeting

Miniwanca Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, held a stated meeting at Robinson Memorial Hall with Worthy Matron Mrs. Jean Mooers and Worthy Patron David Mooers presiding. Past Matrons and Past Patrons Night featured guests from multiple chapters, donations to ESTARL and charity funds, and invitations to upcoming official visitations and events.

Old Orchard Beach Jean Mooers David Mooers Miniwanca Order of the Eastern Star Robinson Memorial Hall Agnes H. Swett Sarah Orne Jewett South Berwick Elwood C. Pollis Abenaki Winthrop Annette Saco Iona Portland iGenesia Bath Priscilla Wells Beacon Light North Berwick Lunar Presque Sle Estarl Worthy Grand Matrons Charity Fund Margaret Johnson Grand Ruth Corner Stone Marion R. John Grand Ruth Mizpah Adelaide E. Barbour Chesley St. Westbrook Grand Chapter Charity Beacon Light Adah Rainbow Lydia Flood Marion Johnson Kenneth Johnson Susan LeGallee Mary McVicker Nancy Lowell Jean R. Mooers Mildred Nowell Donald Nowell Marjorie Douglass Asa Douglass Patricia Strickland Ruth Durant Helen Speed Ellen Clark Pen L. Gertrude Wight Esther M. Black Anna S. Anderson Florence M. Slaney Helen E. Cummings Gertrude Leonard Marjorie E. Douglass M. Patricia Strickland Jennie N. Rallis Helen G. Smith Pauline Peacock Constance Roach Howard R. Slaney Donald R. Nowell Asa M. Douglass Harold W. Smith de- Molay Saco Masonic Hall Esther Black Geraldine Durant Harold Smith

York County Barracks Install Officers at annual banquet

The York County Barracks Veterans of World War I and its Auxiliary held their annual banquet at Wonderbar Steak House in Biddeford. Napoleon Frechette installed officers with Rudolphe Vanasse and Arthur Lambert assisting. several appointments and trustees were named for both groups. Vanasse read a national VAVS letter and announced an extended talk on VAVS requirements for the next joint Barracks and Auxiliary meeting on January 6.

York ‘County Wonderbar Steak House Biddeford Napoleon Rechette Department of Maine Rudolphe Vanasse Man Arthur Lambert Everett Allen John Flood Thomas McGarrity George Boutin Frechette Lambert Vanasse Richard Tarbox Tarbox Allen Walter Reardon Arthur Gagne Francis Simard Gagne Arthur Hooper James Hector June Tarbox Delcia Frechette Florence Comm Pda Delvina Mathurin Florence Hooper Hazel Small Alice Sylvester Arzelia Lacourse Bernadette Poissant Secreta Alan Small Mae Allen Rs. Frechette Mathurin Diana Moulin Alice Milliken Alice Simard Clara Blouin Carmeline Neault Blanche Small Blouin Moulin Hooper Ways and Means Small Veterans ‘Administration Simard Reardon Gagne Angie ‘Cote Laura Dodge Amesbury Mass Eben Bagley Veterans Administration Service Office Portland Victor V. Miller Veterans Administration Volunteer Service

Airliner crashes in Alaska killing 39 aboard

National report states an airliner crashes into a frozen Alaska lake killing all 39 aboard. The incident dominates North American news and prompts ongoing investigation into the flight’s final moments and rescue efforts.

National Alaska San Francisco

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