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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1967
Page
2
Members of the People's Eucharistic League of St. Joseph's Church Biddeford will gather at Emond's Funeral Home at 7 tonight to say prayers for Mrs Albert Cadorette a church member.
The Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary approved funds for a new delivery table and six hi lo beds with sides at Notre Dame Hospital on Pool Road. The gift followed a board presentation, with Sister Rube noting the group’s Christmas mass remembrance. A Christmas carol program by Sisters of the Good Shepherd concluded the meeting.
The Catholic Women's Club of Most Holy Trinity Church Saco held a Christmas party and business meeting at Wonderbar Steak House Biddeford with about 50 attendees led by Mrs Stella Lombard. Gifts songs and a future parish children’s party on Dec 17 were announced and a Jan 9 meeting will feature a guest speaker on Christian Family Movement.
RCA Victor plans to sign Tennessee Rep. Richard Fulton as a recording star with a first single set for January 2. Bob Ferguson says Fulton will receive full promotion and has limited prior singing experience to church work. Fulton’s wife Jewel calls his voice a bathtub baritone.
Philip H. Gross Sr. is listed as director for SHUMWAY Funeral Service located at 38 Spring Street in Saco with contact number 284 5611.
Funeral services for Mrs Rose Snyder 33 Bradley Street Saco were held yesterday at 11 at the Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco Rev Stanley A Bennett pastor of the Saco United Baptist Church officiated Burial was in Buxton Lower Corner Cemetery Buxton with graveside prayers by Rev Mr Bennett
Old Orchard Beach officials pushed to require that a school system head reside in the town, arguing it would boost morale and reflect its 45 percent contribution to Saco’s budget. Saco members opposed a strict residency rule, citing standard practice and merit in hiring.
Victor DesChaine of 61 Adams Street Biddeford departed for Florida for the winter. Anne Guinard of 11 St Marys Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital.
Saco Republican Committee meets at 7 30 in the District Courthouse Saco St Louis Alumni Association gathers at 7 30 tonight at St Louis High School Twin City CB Club of Biddeford and Saco meets at 7 30 tonight at Harry Amello s home Fogg Avenue Saco Lodge of Elks meets tomorrow at 8 p m in lodge rooms Portland Road Sacow beef pie supper preceded by steward s committee meal
New York Mayor John Lindsay honors television personality Ed Sullivan with the Bronze Medallion of the City as Sullivan marks two decades in television. Lindsay calls him the laureate of American television and cites his Sunday night show for record excellence and longevity. Ships ply Lake Titicaca waters in Peru at 12 500 feet above sea level.
Local churches schedule midweek prayer meetings and choir practices Thursday evenings. Bible Baptist in Saco hosts a 7 p.m. prayer meeting, followed by 7:30 p.m. Mid-Week service at Salvation Army hall Old Orchard Beach. Kennebunk Pentecostals meet 7:30 p.m. at Knights of Pythias Hall. Foss Street and United Church choirs meet Thursday evenings in Biddeford and Saco with multiple time slots.
A Biddeford Athletic Association special meeting after a basketball game discussed a football banquet set for December 14 at St. Andre's Parish Hall. The banquet committee includes Jack Miniutti Thomas Mouzas Reynald Beaulieu and Joseph Robida.
Beginning Friday the city of Biddeford will enforce an all night parking ban on city streets to speed snow removal. Police Chief Edgar Sevigny reminds motorists vehicles will be towed at the violators' expense.
Ward 1 candidate Buck questioned potential savings from a manager system and noted flaws in the charter that could have been fixed by a longer study. Ward 4 MacLeod agreed on unclear legal points and possible costs to resolve them. Ward 5 Braley supported an manager type of government.
Fair skies in Portland with low temperatures from 5 to 15 degrees north and near 20 south. Thursday brings increasing cloudiness and a somewhat warmer feel.
The five day forecast from the U S Weather Bureau for northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island calls for warmer than normal temperatures Thursday through Monday. Daytime highs vary from the low to mid 30s in the north to the mid to upper 40s in the south with lows from the upper teens to low 20s in the north and near 30s in the south. No major daily changes are expected and precipitation totals about one quarter to one half inch, as rain in the south and rain or snow in the north Friday and again Monday.
A report from Saco Girl Scout Troop 19 notes last Saturday's picnic and hike at School Street Methodist Church led by Mrs. Lillian Hussar and Mrs. Mary Dawn. The group plans Christmas caroling on Dec. 14 and a Christmas party with gift exchanges on Dec. 18.
The City of Biddeford will open the new Washington Street Municipal parking lot at 8 tomorrow morning for shoppers. Mayor Leo Lemire will officially open the lot with a brief ceremony at 10 in the morning.
Kennebunk Yo Co Me Chapter of the North American Family Campers Assn will hold its Christmas meeting and party on Saturday Dec 9 in Christ Church dining room Dane Street. A covered dish supper at 6 30 p.m. will precede the event with officers and hosts named. Santa will visit and a carol sing follow.
Maine will implement the Truth in Lending act on January 1 to require annual percentage rates disclosure. Richard A. Moore of the First National Bank of Biddeford urges the change, noting borrowers focus on monthly rates while yearly costs add up.
An organizational meeting of Biddeford City Democratic Committee named officers for two years: Richard Dutremble as chairman Lucia Loranger as vice chairman Martin J. Rielly as secretary and Roland Lemieux as treasurer. The next meeting is set for Tuesday Jan 9 at 7 p.m. at Biddeford City Building with members Dutremble Loranger Rielly Lemieux Goulet Laverriere Lavoie Marehand Roberge and St Ours in attendance.
Braley argued that the city needs change but the charter in its current form has too many faults, opposed to adoption as written.
Two new members, Mrs. Irene Roy and Mrs. Mariette Boucher, were accepted as members of Dames Rochambeau at a meeting led by Mrs. Janet Mathieu at the Rochambeau Club on South Street Biddeford. Final plans were made for the Christmas party with a gift exchange.
The librarian urges embracing reading to gain knowledge recreation and practical information for all ages including children students and non-readers. The message highlights books as a bridge to experience and learning for Earthlings.
In Ellensburg Washington John Harvey of Des Moines Iowa, associate editor of Successful Farming, told cattlemen that meatless meats made from soybean fiber cost more than real meat and taste poor if not well prepared. He predicted edible soy protein products could become a future food group unlike traditional foods.
The bricks used for walls measure eight inches in length, four inches in width, and roughly two and a quarter inches in thickness.
Kennebunk and Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce leaders urge state action to lease in shore sea bottom for sea moss harvesting. Horace Hildreth Jr. stresses moss as a carrageenan source while protecting lobstering and fishing industries. Awards given to Ralph L. Smith and Edith Barry for civic work. Washington report notes food ships receiving first unloading priority at Haiphong amid North Vietnam shortages and dredging efforts to aid cargo movement.
Washington AP notes a strange time in 1967 as Congress stalls amid a nation divided over the Vietnam war. Hawks and doves debate strategy while crime, civil unrest, and domestic issues fade, and Johnson's programs face a slow, election influenced response.
Le Voltigeur Snow Shoe Club of Biddeford announced at a club meeting that the New Year Eve party is canceled this year. The annual Christmas party will be held at 8 p m on December 16 with lunch served. Officers reported, and Irene Nadeau and Armand Neault received special awards. The next meeting is December 12 at 8 p m.
The Owen-Davis Post American Legion in Saco elected John L Hewes to membership during a meeting at the Legion home on Beach Street. Reports were presented by Service Officer Harry Rowell, Adjutant Robert Morse, and Chaplain Harry Townsend offered prayers. Commander Robert Green led the session with Phillippe Tarbox filling in as sergeant at arms.
The Ahepa Lodge in Saco plans a Friday night event at 7 30 featuring area coaches as honored guests. Guests include Bob Cote Brad Leach Dave Redmond Joe Regina and Charley Caramichalis. Films of two games will be shown including the Biddeford Bangor state championship clash. The public is invited.
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