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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1968
Page
2
Mrs Rose Roussin of 1042 Foss Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital awaiting further updates on her condition.
Variable cloudiness with a few snow flurries chiefly in northern sections tonight. Low temperatures range from 5 to 15 degrees. Tuesday looks mostly fair and still cold.
Willis C Jellison 70 a Burnt Mill Road resident died at his home Saturday born September 17 1898 in South Berwick son of Edward J and Edith Moulton Jellison a World War I veteran and former machinist survived by two sons Edward and Willis C Jr two daughters Mrs Sylvia Smith and Mrs Wanda Godin one brother Edward one sister Mrs Emily Whicher several grandchildren and nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk with calling hours tonight from 7 to 9. Rev Vinton Murphy will officiate and burial is in Hope Cemetery Kennebunk.
Mitchell Rodziewicz 81 of 34 Moody Street Saco died yesterday morning in a Cambridge hospital after a long illness. Born in Poland March 7 1887 he came to the United States early and was a retired employee of a Chelsea Massachusetts casket maker. Survived by daughter Teofila McDonald of Saco and two grandchildren. Funeral services set for 9 a.m. tomorrow from St Marys Church Biddeford with calling hours 7 to 9 tonight at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford.
Joseph A Gardella Tl of Salem died December 4 in a Methuen Massachusetts hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday in Salem with interment at St James Cemetery Haverhill Massachusetts. He was a former Biddeford shoe shop employer and is survived by his widow Blanche Langlois Gardella of Salem three sons Albert of Biddeford Victor of Windham and William of Lawrence and a daughter Mrs Rita Roche of MA.
Marguerite C Lampton MacDougall 71 of Iddeford died after a brief illness her husband John MacDougall died last year born Manchester MA March 25 1897 daughter of Abraham and Ida Lampton member of United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford and Women’s Fellowship Surviving Donald L Saco Arthur T Stoneham MA sister Ida Hoyt Ashland MA nine grandchildren two great grandchildren funeral at Shumway Funeral Home Saco interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco plus two obituaries including deuterium co discoverer Dr M M and a Roosevelt era pilot Henry Tift Myers are noted.
National chairman John Kenneth Galbraith comments on President Nixon, praising prudent decisions and urging bold critique when errors occur. The remarks reflect ADA's stance on responsive government and public accountability amid the era's political debates.
Funeral directors and houses in Saco Maine including Emond s Punseet Home at 284 5511 J P Conroy and Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street 284 5611 Philip H Gross Sr Director provide local mortuary services and contact details.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lona M. McKinney of 6 Hilltop Drive were conducted this morning at St. John's By-the-Sea Episcopal Church with Rev. Harold A. McElwain officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Auburn.
The St Mary’s Women’s Club held its annual Christmas smorgasbord at St Mary’s Parish Hall Biddeford. Mrs Philip Cantara led the buffet and attendees brought gifts for children to be given by Rev Cornelius Enright. A charity fund donation was presented to Father Enright. Prizes for projects were donated by Mrs Mary Lou Manning. Committee chair Mrs Henry Tartre with members Reay Dentico King Nelson Benoit Blois Addorio DesRoberts Mininni Zuke. Entertainment by Mrs Rachel Martel.
Saco firemen were called to two grass fires Sunday afternoon near 107 Main St. The first blaze at 3:30 covered about three quarters of an acre on land owned by Mrs Vic A Belanger and was put out with booster lines. A second fire about 30 minutes later burned roughly 100 square feet with no further damage reported.
The Ladies Home League will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Salvation Army hall 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach. A prayer meeting will follow Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Gospel church Route 9A near Route 109 Wells.
Le Foyer members held whist games at the corner of Pool and Foss streets in Biddeland under organizers Chretien Plourde Lucienne Chouinard and Medley Beaulieu. Special prizes went to Lina Ainte, Daigle, Don Elie, Gaston Picard, Suzanne Chouinard and Arthemacques. High scorer Pearl Petty led a list of winners including Joseph Dube, Alden Pare, Joseph Chouinard and Lucienne Chouinard. Officials said another whist event will be held next Monday at the hall.
Saco police report a car driven by Maurice R. Boccen 57 of 127 Middle St Saco was rear ended at a Main Street traffic light by a Raymond driver Jeffrey J. The driver said brake failure caused the collision. The Saco man received neck injuries treated at Webber Hospital.
The 38 year old former combat pilot, after a hour with Harriman and Cyrus R. Vance, avoided surrender demands and offered no specifics for South Vietnam’s conference agenda. He said he is not fully satisfied with negotiations and may present a new plan after studying the situation. Large police security accompanied De Gaulle during events while Vietnamese rally plans remained restricted.
U Thant suggested a special heads of state and government meeting around June 26 1970 the 25th anniversary of the UN charter. He proposed creating a committee in the General Assembly steering group to plan the observance.
Members of Merton Ira Staples AMVETS Post meet at 8 tonight at the Alfred Street post home in Biddeford. Annette Chapter CBS Saco holds a Christmas party and gift exchange Wednesday at 742 Weymouth St. Saco with supper at 6 30. Biddeford Head Start hosts a parents meeting at 7 30 tomorrow in Biddeford City Hall. Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary meets at 7 30 tonight in Biddeford City Building. Past Presidents Association VFW Auxiliary to hold Christmas party 7 30 Wednesday at Miss Blanche Roys 7 St Marys Biddeford. Evangeline Rebekah Club Christmas party and covered dish supper at Mrs Helen Horne Ocean Park Road Saco 6 p m Wednesday.
The C Fayette Staples Unit American Legion Auxiliary will not meet tonight but will gather tomorrow at 8 p.m. at Legion Hall School Street. Ocean Park Extension meets tomorrow at Porter Hall Temple Avenue at 10 30 a m with luncheon at noon. Richard Doe commander First District American Legion attended a Sunday Executive Board meeting in Waterville. Royal Sheltra Biddeford Paul DeRoy Kenneth Lilly Eliot also attended. Past Matrons of Min newa Chapter Order of the oat plan a 6 30 p m tick supper for a Christmas party with exchanges of gifts.
Mary Ann Breeny 14 and Nancy Breeny 13 told a judge they preferred juvenile hall to returning to their $300,000 Santa Monica home after a summer at riding schools. A judge placed them on one year probation and ordered obedience to their mother. The girls said the mansion era of wild parties was exaggerated. In Manila, Mach Shih, 23, was crowned Miss Asia before about 20,000 spectators and will win 2500 dollars plus wardrobe and an Asian tour.
President elect may use the Pal lium Room at the Shoreham to disclose other major appointments. Invitations for live coverage circulated, with strong expectation that one or more networks will broadcast the event.
A Biddeford man fell asleep at the wheel causing a Sunday night single vehicle crash on West Street. Ronald R. Desrosiers 30 of 269 West Street Biddeford reported the incident. Passenger Janice Morton from Kennebunk sustained possible injuries. A second three vehicle collision occurred at Alfred and Ray Streets involving Mary A. Mariello Audrey L. Jackson and Fred H. Foran. Police investigations were conducted by Biddeford officers.
News in Republican cites President-elect Nixon choosing a secretary of defense after a lengthy meeting with Ambassador Sargent Shriver. Other items note a lunar trainer crash risk to the moon program, demands to dismantle federal farm programs, Marine training, and international political chatter.
A Biddeford couple marked 30 years of marriage with a party hosted by their daughter at 158 Prospect Street. Guests included Mrs. Roland Fournier, Robert Fournier, Carmen Labonte, and many others, with several additional attendees listed as unable to attend.
More than 200 children and adults attended a Christmas party sponsored by Council Chagnon at Adams Street Hall Biddeford. Special guests were children from Saco Valley School for Retarded Children and their teachers. Gifts were donated by local merchants. a birthday cake honored Donald Paul Viger. winners included Daniel Chretien and several Pipkin and Laverriere family members.
Portland reports two day meetings at Alexander Hall Westbrook Junior College on December 26 for college students seeking employment. Representatives from Maine industries will discuss secure employment options. Biddeford Saco area residents can contact Christopher E Perkins of Saco for transportation. Operation Native Son highlights Maine job opportunities amid youth migration.
Grass fire in Biddeford was contained to its origin area after a booster line helped reach the blaze. Fire crews reported quick containment and no injuries or spread beyond the dump location.
The New York stock market edged ahead in active trading. Prices for Ar lans rose to 37, Gulf & Western fell to 55, American Smelting gained to 9344, United Air Lines decreased to 41, Gemini slipped to 17, and Cities Service dropped to 715s. The 60-stock average rose to 367.0.
In both Saco and Old Orchard Beach voters are choosing municipal officers for the coming year today. Polls are light at mid morning in the two communities with turnout described as quiet and slow.
The Saco Beavers 4 H Club met at Leader Robert L Cassette Sr s home on Berry Road Saco to hear Health Officer Adrien Doyon present health items. Robert Cassette Jr spoke on health and cheerin was led by David Picard. A December 20 Christmas party was planned with games and refreshments served.
Members of the Richelieu Club of Biddeford Maine and Merrimac District delegates elected regional officers at Lennox Hotel Boston. The session was followed by a banquet and dance with attendees including President Gerard Janelle and Mrs. Janelle from Old Orchard Beach and Mr and Mrs Leo Bourque and Mr and Mrs Frederic Schambeault of Biddeford.
Ten members of the Biddeford Adult Education Evening Class at Biddeford Tonier High School complete a 10 week water oil painting course under instructor Raymond E Lord and display their works at Lord's Flower Shop Main St Biddeford through December 14. The exhibit features Lois Anderson Thomas Leblanc Rowena Gardella Gilberte Cote Natalie Miles Lester Black Edna Rollins Priscilla Cain and Philip Sneii
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