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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1967

Page

2

Elizabeth M Wells Harris 86 dies in Biddeford hospital

Mrs Elizabeth M Collins Harris aged 86 of Harrisecket Road widow of William C Harris died last night in a Biddeford hospital Born in Elphin Ireland on August 23 1881 she was a communicant of St Monica s Church Kennebunk Survived by two sons Cornelius and William a group of seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews A requiem high mass is set for 9 am Thursday at St Martha s Church Kennebunkport with prayers by Rev William J Kelly at Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk Tomorrow calling hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Tomorrow.

R I George Holmberg Paramus N. J Frank Keller Dover N.J St. Martha’s Church Kennebunkport William J. Kelly Angell Funeral Home Dane St Kennebunk

Mrs Regina Cadorette dies at 70 in Biddeford

Regina Cadorette 70 widow of Albert L Cadorette died this morning at Notre Dame Hospital Biddeford after 11 years as patient born Biddeford March 9 1897 daughter of Charles and Philomene Letarte communicant of St Andre's Church Biddeford Surviving Theo dore Urbain Cadorette both of Biddeford daughter Theresa Thi beault of Manchester NH eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral from St Andre's Church at 9 am Thursday Friends may call Emond Funeral Home Biddeford today 7 10 pm and tomorrow 2 4 and 7 10 pm

Regina Cadorette Albert L. Cadorette Notre Dame Hospital Pool Road Biddeford Charles and Philomene Bellavance Letarte St. Andre's Church Theodore Urbain Cadorette

PFTA Names Nomination Committee At General Meeting

St Andre’s Parents Friends and Teachers Association elected a nominating committee including Henry Camire Paul Neault Priscille Gobeil Leo Cote Lucille Morillard Harvey St Amand and Robert Lamontagne at the parish hall session. Reports by Yvette Loranger and Lucienne Roy were heard with updates on the Autumn Leaves Ball and the spaghetti supper. Reservations for the Holiday Ball on December 30 were noted with contact at 259 West St Biddeford. Guest speaker William Sutton spoke on Education as pupils presented plays and a ballet number.

St. Andre’s Parents, Friends and Teachers Association Henry Camire Paul Neault Priscille Gobeil Leo Cote Lucille Remillard Harvey St. Amand Robert Lamontagne Yvette Loranger Lucienne Roy Lucien Ruel John Lessard Urbain Loranger Lucien Perrin George Neault Roger L’ Heureux Emile Lamontagne Neault West St Biddeford William Sutton Robin Mathieu

Antiwar Protesters Greet Humphrey in U S Model Cities Tour

At New York and Brigham Young University locations, about 300 supporters welcomed Hubert Humphrey while others protested the antiwar activity. Signs urged making Saigon a model city as films and lectures on patriotism ran in the day’s events.

Humphrey Brigham Young University

Funeral Directors Emond 5S and Shumway Service Listings

The listing shows funeral homes including Emond 5S Funeral Home at 26 5511 and Shumway Funeral Service at 3 Spring Street Saco with contact numbers 284.5611 and 289.0562. Philip H. Gross Sr. is listed as Director for Dennett & Craig at 363 Main Street in Saco Maine.

Emond 5S Funeral Home Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine

Funeral for Mrs Laura M Comeau Held at St Margaret's

A requiem high mass was celebrated yesterday for Mrs Laura M Comeau of 2 Smith Ave Old Orchard Beach at St Margaret's Church. Rev John H Clancy led the service with the church choir and organist Mrs Antonio Boisvert. Interment followed in Sacred Heart Cemetery New Bedford. Bearers from C Fayette Staples Post American Legion included Donald C Jones Thomas R Lee Jr Ernest Dallaire Richard Doee Aime Viollette and Joseph Cyr.

Laura M. Comeau Old Orchard Beach Smith Ave St. Margaret’s Church John H. Clancy Eihirch Choir Antonio Boisvert Sacred Heart Cemetery New Bedford Mass C. Fayette Staples Post American Legion Donald C. Jones Thomas R. Lee Jr Ernest Dallaire Richard Doe Aime Violette Joseph Cyr

Ector barricade ends with family plea and fatal riot link

Police faced a barricaded home on a freezing West Side street as Herman Ector, 30, a Vietnam veteran, was killed in a riot aftermath. Relatives, including Alice Hicks and Joanne, describe the standoff and discuss the private property clash with officers who surrounded the house.

Alice Hicks Ector Alfonzo Campbell Campbell Mrs. Hicks Joanne William Bridgette Rodney Helene Walter William Watson Watson Herman Ector West Side Herman Vietnam

Governor urges PUC hearings on Maine electric rates

The governor calls for formal rate determinations for Central Maine Power and Bangor Hydro and hearings on Maine Public Service. He cites consultant findings that a fair return is 6.25 to 6.50 percent, with current rates likely higher. He argues ratepayers should not pay for an unadopted federal tax and says hearings should occur after the 1967 financial results.

Public Utilities Commission Central Maine Power Co Bangor Hydro-Electric Co Maine Public Service Co Presque Isle Curtis Executive Council Elmer Violette PUC Maine

Localized Personal Notices From Biddeford Mourns Soldiers and Patients

Romeo R Beaulieu 38 Acorn St Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital Miss Holly Sukalas 13 South gate Ave Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital Marine Cpl Joseph G Lambert of 6 Lafayette St Biddeford is serving at the US Marine Corps Supply Center Albany Ga Marine Pvt Robert M Fleurant son of Mr and Mrs Victor Fleurant Jr of Granite St Biddeford is serving with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 a unit of the Second Marine Aircraft Wing at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort SC

Romeo R. Beaulieu Acorn St Biddeford Webber Hospital Holly Sukalas Southgate Ave Joseph G. Lambert Lafayette St U.S. Marine Corps Supply Center Albany Marine Robert M. Fleurant Victor Fleurant Jr Granite St Marine Fighter Second Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C

Biddeford Area Councils Plan Evening Meetings

The Ste Therese Council and Union St. Jean Baptiste group meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m in St Johns Hall Biddeford with a Christmas Bible service. Knights of Columbus Auxiliary Luke E Hart Council meets at 8 p m on Washington St Biddeford hall. VFW Auxiliary Past Presidents host a Christmas party at 7 30 p m at 86 Bradbury St. VFW Post members gather at 7 30 tonight in Biddeford City Building. Tighe Beaudoin Farley American Legion Auxiliary meets at 8 p m tomorrow at Elm St post home with department officers visiting.

Council Ste Luke E. Hart Past Presidents Association of Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Biddeford City Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Post Home Elm Street

Weekly prayer and study schedule across area churches

A Monday through Wednesday notice lists multiple midweek services. Advent Christian Church Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Lyman Goodwins Mills, Salvation Army Old Orchard Beach, Biddeford United Baptist Kennebunk Village Baptist, Christ Church Dane Street Kennebunk Weekly prayer meetings, Bible studies, and choirs are scheduled with times from 6:30 to 7:45 p m. A separate cooking tip suggests baking a sliced portion of a fully cooked ham at 325 degrees for about 40 minutes.

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

Council stalls confirmation of Van Buren Democrat

After taking office the aim was to nominate Violette who shared that view. For over nine months the council has blocked the Van Buren Democrat’s confirmation.

Violette van Buren Democrat

Portland Weather Forecast Tonight and Wednesday

The forecast calls for fair skies in the south portions and partly cloudy skies in the north tonight. Lows range in the teens to 20s. Wednesday sees partly cloudy conditions with highs in the 30s, reaching the low 40s in the south portions.

Portland

St Marys Club Hosts Annual Christmas Party

St Marys Women’s Club held its Christmas party in the school hall of Biddeford with 175 attendees. Mrs Shirley Harrison spoke on extrasensory perception, followed by a gift drive for the needy, group carols, and awards for attendance and prizes.

Shirley Harrison St. Mary’s Women’s Club Biddeford Philip Cantara Richard Dudley Richard Gradone Henry Tartre Robert Sinnott C. J. Enright Maurice Goan J. Haley Booth Janet Gosselin Sandra Gosselin Albert J. Beau

Drivers Uninjured In Biddeford Elm Street Crash

Biddeford police note a collision on Elm Street between a car driven by Beulah I. Jewell of Simpson Road Saco and another driven by Rose M. Normandin of 148 Graham Street Biddeford. Neither driver suffered injuries.

Elm Street Biddeford Beulah I. Jewell Simpson Road Saco Rose M. Normandin Graham St

France to Stage 14 New Plays in 73 Productions

The Paris state theaters announce a season featuring fourteen new plays among seventy three productions. The Culture Ministry says the focus is to spur new works rather than competition, with a note that successful shows could be picked up by commercial theaters.

Paris France Ministry of Culture

Two Named To Faculty Senate At St. Francis

St Francis College announces Frank A. Beard as chairman and Raymond A. Kenneally as secretary of the seven member faculty senate. Other first term members include Lewis Aldrich Jr. and Joseph Greer Jr. with second term holders Hugh L. Hennedy and John Biter. The body meets monthly to address academic policies and calendar issues. Beard and Kenneally hold advanced degrees from Harvard Boston University and University of Maine respectively.

Frank A. Beard St. Francis College Richard J. Spath Beard Raymond A. Kenneally Kenneally Lewis E. Aldrich Jr Joseph Greer Jr Joseph Neater Engish Hugh L. Hennedy John Biter Senate Harvard University Boston University American Historical Association Mississippi Valley Historical Association Althea Kennebunkport University of Maine Biddeford Maine Teachers’ Association National Education Association York County Teachers’ Association

Saco prompts study group on regional school district option

Saco City Council heard a report from the School Building Needs Committee chaired by Lowell Innes urging exploration of a citywide school administrative district to meet future educational needs and reduce taxpayer burden. The panel warned that adding on to current buildings is only a temporary fix with costs rising about four percent annually.

Saco Lowell Innes Innes

Cable Firm's Request Referred To Committee In Biddeford

Casco Cable Television asks for an exclusive Biddeford CATV franchise to install and operate a system using NE Telephone poles. City revenue, tax implications, and FCC rights are debated as the council refers the request to Ordinance Committee after a special hearing.

Casco Cable Television, Inc Raoul Paradis Spill Biddeford Casco Cable Television Inc New England Telephone and Telegraph Co Federal Communications Commission Casco Cable Maine Boston Richard Sevigny

Delta Battle Tops Previous Vietnam Milestone

The delta battle on Monday produced a new record in Viet Cong fatalities with 235 killed, surpassing the prior 24 hour high by 24. U S casualties rose to 13 dead and 136 wounded, while South Vietnamese Marines reported 15 killed and 1 wounded. Maj. Gen. William R. Peers was named senior American adviser in the sector, replacing the previous commander who led operations near Dak To last month.

Delta U.S William R. Peers Stuart Iowa Peers Dak

Sesame Seed Twist Pie Crust

A 9 inch pie dough kneads in a hint of sesame seeds adding about one fourth cup for a nutty flavor. The sesame seeds soften within the crust to create a subtle crunch and aromatic finish.

Biddeford Youth Receives Continuance In Saco Court

In Saco 10th District Court a Biddeford youth facing charges of breaking and entering and larceny for a December 2 theft at Bradbury Bros. I.G.A. Store received a continuance to December 7. Others faced fines for traffic and miscellaneous offenses as well.

Biddeford Saco Court 10Th District Court Saco William Fred Currier Jefferson Court Bradbury Bros. I.G. A Cape Porpoise Currier York County Big R Steven Roberts Sullivan St Raymond Tillson Green St Superior Court Tillson Arthur W. Paradis Prospect St William F. Heemskerk Portland Dennis R. May Kennebunkport Thornton A. Rheume Grafton Mass Carol Ann Duranceau Hollis Center Benoit A. Deprey Alfred St

Trinity Episcopal Church Women Form Nominating Committee

A nominating committee was chosen at Trinity Episcopal Church Women in Saco to present a slate for the January officers election. Named were Mrs. James Ward Mrs. Robert Moody and Mrs. Esther Hopkins. A covered dish supper will accompany the meeting with Mrs. Willis Hall in charge.

Trinity Episcopal Church Cleveland Street Saco James Ward Robert Moody Esther Hopkins Willis Hall Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford Joel Stacey J. Edward Whelan Arthur Huot Eee

Biddeford Vehicle Overturns In Saco

Saco police report a Biddeford man, Robert H. Salvas, 17, escaped with minor injuries when his compact bus rolled over after hitting an icy Main Street spot. The vehicle sustained minor damage.

Saco Biddeford York Hill Robert H. Salvas Alfred St Main Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elizabeth Collins PFTA N.Y Saigon Memoriam Frank A. Lavigne Advent Christian Church Hill and Chapel Streets Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Biddeford United Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Methodist Church Lyman Christ Church Danetreet Christian Science Society Winter Street Route 25 Kennebunk Lower Village Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Village Baptist Church Full Gospel Weils Vilage Baptist Church Kennebbunkport U.S. Department OF Agriculture P.M St. Mary’s Club Susan M. Kerry Christo Anton Gabrielle J. Dineen C. A. Smith Carleton Hobbins Christine Feeney Eileen O'Rourke Robert A. Goudreau Sr Philip J. Spang Robert R. Courtois Carolyn Hodgdon Florence Lee Helen Colpitts Frank Carey Armand Metayer Teresa Serpico Mary McCarthy Emery Mitchell Douglas Spencer Claudette Cyr Christine Langevin Catherine G. Neison Vitto Mininni Jr James Mininni Harry Scott Jr Roland Bois Fernando Bourque Lloyd Robinson Leo Gagnon Sheila Gagnon George K. Norwood Ernest Regan Paul T. Brady William Judge Daniel Dentico Robert Farley Richard J. Reay Stuart Flavin John Boland Walter E. Stebbins Franklin Flanagan John B. DeLorge Stephen F. White Clarence Kennedy Phyllis Cosgrove Joan Cosgrove Carole Perrin Claire Sheehan Wendy Stebb St. Francis Raymond A. Kennealy Lynflex Corp Women’s B & I Union William B. Kouzounas Patrick Geary Wildwood Drive Dearborn Alfred Street Robert Harold Johnson Jr Johnson Rodney Daley Wells John J. Gabriel Troy Melvin A. Day Limerick Stanley M. Farmer Colchester Conn Rose Lemovitz Westmore Ave Edith L. Pierce Saugus Gerald A. Bishop Fredericton N.B Lilla L. Farmer Farmingdale Donald B. Mullin Methuen Bruce Roberts Cannondale Erwin C. Rowe Sabattus George Stern Allston Cleans J. Car Stanley N. Markantonis Hyannis United States This Cazey Bros. Jewelers Thacher Building McCulloch Arundel Cemetery Wink’s Place Irvin Cornealy Call Lunder Shoe Co Storer Sts Call B. Maynard Richard F. Dutcher Metropolitan Life Ier
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