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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1967

Page

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Deaths Donald L. Coady 72 Biddeford resident

Donald Louis Coady 72 of 159 Graham St Biddeford died Saturday at a Brunswick convalescent home after a long illness. Born September 13 1895 in Mt. Chase he was a World War I veteran and a U Maine and Harvard educated educator and veteran services worker. Survived by widow Odile Castonguay Coady a daughter and several stepchildren siblings and many grandchildren. Funeral at St Marys Church Tuesday at 10 a.m. Burial at Boldue Funeral Home hours today.

Donald Louis Coady Graham St Biddeford Brunswick Mt. Chase James and Harriette Nelder Coady Coady University of Maine Harvard Sanford High School Millinocket High School Pennsylvania Maine State Employment Commission Veterans State Employment Portland M. Club U. of Me Kapna Siama Tivhe-Beaudoin-Farley Post 26 American Legion York County Barracks Veterans U. S. Navy Odile Castonguay Coady Rayford Wright Monroe Roger Lemieux Augusta Conrad Lemieux South Portland Clyde Dolores) Mason Philin Arlene) Rowling Jr Virginia Beach Leo Coady Las Vegas Nev Kempton Coady Monument Beach Cape Cod Mass Mena Roberts Hilda Richardson Bangor Parker Grace) Russelle Cumberland Center St. Mary’s Church Boldue Funeral Home Alfred St

Mrs Celina Martin of Old Orchard Beach Dies at 65

Mrs Celina Antoinette Martin 65 of 35 Highland Ave Old Orchard Beach widow of Michael S Martin died in a Sanford nursing home after a long illness She was born in Montreal Oct 5 1902 and lived here 30 years Survived by two sons Michael Paul Rome NY and Raymond D Old Orchard Beach a daughter Ruth M Auger Biddeford two sisters Emilia Boldue and Maria Labreque Biddeford nine grandchildren one great granddaughter and several nieces and nephews Funeral 9 am Wednesday at St Margaret's Church Burial in St Mary's Cemetery Biddeford Friends may call Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home 36 Portland Ave tonight 7-9 and tomorrow 2-4 and 7-9.

Old Orchard Beach Celina Antoinette Martin Highland Ave Michael S. Martin Sanford Montreal Donacien Arthemise Servent Rousselle Martin St. Margaret's Parish Michael Paul Rome N.Y Raymond D Philip Ruth M.) Auger Emilia Boldue Leo Maria) Labreque Biddeford St. Margaret’s Church St. Mary's Cemetery Portland Ave

Boilard Rites In San Francisco For Maine Native

Romeo Boilard 55 a San Francisco resident and former Biddeford Maine native died Saturday Born January 27 1912 in Biddeford he was the son of Philips and Adelia Boilard He is survived by widow Irene Boill ard Boilard two daughters Germaine Paige and Aline Hord both of Hyannis Mass one son Norman Boilard in the U S Marine Corps Virginia two brothers Armand of Biddeford and John of South Portland four sisters Martha Letarte Yvette Boilard Marie Ange Gosselin and Sister M Ignacio de Jesus P M all of Biddeford Seven grandchildren also noted Interment is in Holy Cross Cemetery in San Francisco.

San Francisco Romeo Boilard Biddeford Maine Philips Adelia Henri Boilard Irene Boillard Boilard Germaine Paige Aline Hord Hyannis Mass Norman Boilard Virginia U.S. Marine Corps Armand Boilard John Boilard South Portland Martha Letarte Yvette Boilard Marie Ange Gosselin M. Ignace de Jesus P.M Holy Cross Cemetery

Knights of Columbus to Pray for Celina Martin

Members of Rev James J Mullen Council Knights of Columbus Old Orchard Beach and its Auxiliary will meet at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home 36 Portland Ave tomorrow at 8 pm to say prayers for Mrs Celina Martin.

James J. Mullen

York County Veterans to pay respects for Donald Coady

The York County Barracks Veterans World War One will meet at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford to pay respects to Donald Coady a member tonight at 7.

York County Bolduc Alfred St Biddeford Donald Coady

Mourned Pine Point Matriarch Ella Bayley 73

Mrs Ella L Bayley 73 of East Grand Avenue Extension Pine Point died Friday in Portland Born North Berwick Sept 1 1894 daughter of Alvah S Knight and Abbie L Wormwood Knight attended North Berwick schools She was a member of Blue Point Congregational Church Survived by husband Stephen F E Bayley four sons Edward K Russell W Paul F and Philip A all of Pine Point two sisters Miss Margaret Knight and Mrs Ethel Kimball of Portsmouth N H one brother Herbert Knight Rochester N H 11 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services held at Blue Point Congregational Church this afternoon with interment in Brooklawn Memorial Park Portland Funeral arrangements by Hay and Peabody Scarborough Funeral Home Dunstan Corner.

Scarborough Ella L. Bayley East Grand Avenue Pine Point Portland North Berwick Alvah S Abbie L. Wormwood Knight Blue Point Russell W Paul F Philip A Margaret Knight Ethel Kimball Portsmouth N.H Herbert Knight Rochester Blue Point Congregational Church Brooklawn Memorial Park Hay and Peabody Dunstan Corner

Memorial for Monte Ireland Gray in Scarborough

Monte Ireland Gray 47 of Hunts Hill died in Portland hospital from injuries after a car crash on Broad Turn Road Scarborough Saturday night. Born January 16 1920 in Presque Isle he was WWII veteran and an auto mechanic. Survived by Helen Jones Ireland two sons Monte and Twain two brothers Roland Dana and his mother. Military funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. tomorrow.

Gray -Monte St. Clair Ireland Hunts Hill Portland Scarborough Presque Isle Alliston S Evelyn Norton Ireland Ireland Amvets Post American Legion Post St. Petersburg Fla Helen Jones Ireland Monte Twain Ireland Roland Dana Old Orchard Beach Dennett and Craig Funeral Main St Saco Laurel Hill

Tighe-Beaudoin Post to Hold Memorial Service

Members of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley Post American Legion will meet at 7 tonight at Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford to hold memorial services for Donald Coady a member.

Tighe-Beaudoin Farley Post American Legion Bolduc Alfred St Biddeford Donald Coady

Funeral services for Barbara Ann Wood held in Saco

Funeral services conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. for Barbara Ann Wood of 5 Central Ave Old Orchard Beach from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home. Capt Donald Klemanski of the Salvation Army officiated with interment in Laurel Cemetery.

Barbara Ann Wood Central Ave Old Orchard Beach Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco Donald Klemanski Salvation Army Laurel Hill Cemetery

Requiem Mass for Andre J Boissonneault at St Margaret’s

A requiem high mass was sung for Andre J Boissonneault of 7 Summit Street at St Margaret’s Church with Rev John H Clancey officiating. Burial followed at St Joseph’s Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Rev Rudolph J Leveille. Bearers included Roland Alfred Albert Boissonneault Harold Snow Maurice Brown and Rudy Forest.

Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret's Church Andre J. Boissonneault Summit St John H. Clancey Antonio R. Boisvert St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford Rudolph J. Leveille Roland Alfred Albert Boissonneault Harold Snow Maurice Brown Rudy Forest

Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Alice M. Hill

Funeral services for Mrs. Alice M. Hill of Biddeford Pool were held Saturday afternoon from the Shumway Funeral home in Saco. Rev. Gerald Burtt of Trinity Episcopal Church officiated and interment was in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco.

Alice M. Hill Biddeford Pool Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Saco Gerald Burtt Trinity Episcopal Church Laurel Hill Cemetery

Car Recovered By Biddeford Police

The third car stolen from Revere Massachusetts in a month was found on Cleaves Street Saturday morning by Biddeford Police Cart Phillp Poirier and Chief Edgar Sevigny. The 1980 model sedan owned by Joseph DiPetri of Revere had been reported stolen three weeks earlier. Police in Revere also found a Biddeford resident's car reported stolen. An investigation by both departments continues.

Revere Mass Cleaves Street Biddeford Phillp Poirier Edgar Sevigny Joseph DiPetri

Saco Children Sent Home After School Furnace Failure

More than 300 Saco students were sent home from Young School due to a furnace breakdown making the building uncomfortably cold. Superintendent Bernard C. Forbuch said the issue was fixed and students would return tomorrow.

Saco Bernard C. Forbuch

Mrs Betty Cote Returns Home From Medical Stay

Among six Kesslen Shoe Co. employees donating blood to Webber Hospital Blood Bank in Kennebunk, Elsie Bernier was the donor not Grace Bernier. Mrs Betty Cote of Union Street Saco has returned home after treatment at Webber Hospital.

Betty Cote Union Street Saco Webber Hospital Kesslen Shoe Co Kennebunk Elsie Bernier Grace Bernier

Community group meetings and holiday events listed coast to coast

Ocean Park Extension plans a 10 a.m. meeting at Porter Hall Ocean Park to exchange Christmas gifts. C Fayette Staples Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary meets tonight at 8 at the Legion Hall Old Orchard Beach. Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella hosts annual Christmas Party tomorrow at St Johns Hall Biddeford with 6:30 p.m. supper. Sunrise Investors convenes at 7 tonight at Red's Barber Shop Saco Valley Shopping Center. York County Democratic Committee schedules 8 p.m. meeting tomorrow in Alfred Court House. Foss Street Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service in Biddeford assembles Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. for casserole and salad supper, with gifts for Pineland and stockings. York County Salon 598 Fight and Forty hosts its annual Christmas party Thursday at 8 p.m. at Mrs Alber G. La Pierre Wells home, co-hosted by Mrs Nathan F. Ford of Old Orchard Beach.

C. Fayette Staples American Legion Auxiliary Old Orchard Beach the Legion Hall School Street Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella St. John’s Hall Adams Street Biddeford Woman's Society of Christian Service Foss Street Methodist Church Epworth League Pineland Hospital Pownal York County Alber G. la Pierre Wells Nathan F. Ford

Sunbeams and Ladies League Meet in Old Orchard Beach

Sunbeams girls aged 6 to 10 hold a meeting Tuesday at 3 30 p m in the Salvation Army hall 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach. The Ladies Home League meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the same hall. A prayer meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church Route A near Route 109 Wells.

the Sunbeams Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Ladies Home League Full Gospel Route A Wells

Mullen Council Wives Attend Christmas Party

More than 50 members of the Rev. James J. Mullen Council Knights of Columbus and their wives gathered Saturday at the Union Avenue hall for a Christmas party. Music by the Rhythm Range Riders and Ronald Melancon preceded dancing and games. Charles Beaudoin acted as Santa with gifts given to Rev. John H. Clancy and Rev. Rudolph T. Leveille. A bi monthly meeting was announced for 8 p.m. Wednesday at the council hall.

Old Orchard Beach James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus Union Avenue Hall Rhythm Range Riders Ronald Melancon Charles Beaudoin Santa Claus John H. Clancy St. Margaret's Church Rudolph T. Leveille

Card Parties Held at Le Fover Biddeford

Last night at Le Fover corner of Foss and Pool Streets Biddeford a committee including Medley Beaulieu Antoinette Chretien Bernice Beaulieu Jos en Dube Conrad Nolette and Elizabeth Dube oversaw card parties. Special prizes went to Conrad Nolette Joseph Chouinard Rose Shevenell Antoinette Chretien Cora Tapley and Lina Lapointe. The high scorer was Philemon Dubreuil and the consolation prize to Claire Lariviere. other prizes to Lina Lapointe James Beaulieu Paul Chabot Fernande Bertrand Bernice Beaulieu Joseph Plourde Alphonsine Bolduc Albert Coulombe Sr Armand Lapointe George Dumas Alma Morin Flora Lambert Leo Gagne and Mabel Ayotte. Officials announce more whist parties next weekend.

le Fover Foss Pool Biddeford Medley Beaulieu Antoinette Chretien Bernice Beaulieu Josen Dube Conrad Nolette Elizabeth Dube Joseph Chouinard Rose Shevenell Cora Tapley Lina Lapointe Philemon Dubreuil Claire Lariviere James Beaulieu Paul Chabot Fernande Bertrand Joseph Plourde Alphonsine Bolduc Albert Coulombe Sr Armand Lapointe George Dumas Alma Morin Flora Lambert Leo Gagne Mabel Ayotte

Collision reported in Biddeford on Main Street

A collision occurred last night shortly after 7 p.m on Main Street Biddeford involving a car driven by Carroll L Cyr 29 of 124 Alfred Street Biddeford and a vehicle driven by Bryan D Beaucage 27 of Kittery.

Carroll L. Cyr Alfred St Biddeford Bryan D Beaucage Kittery Main Street

Biddeford Firemen Respond To Residence Blaze

Biddeford firemen answered an alarm yesterday at the residence of Ruth Menard 401 Main St Biddeford where a fire started by a flooded oil barrel was quickly extinguished

Biddeford Ruth Menard Main St

Freezing Portland Weather Shifts to Rain South Tonight

Snow in the northern portion turns to mix then rain with drizzle in the south. Temperatures rise to the 30s in the south while staying in the 20s in the north tonight. Tuesday brings rain or drizzle and warmer conditions.

Portland

Weather Outlook for Northern New England and RI

The five day forecast from the US Weather Bureau expects above normal temperatures Tuesday to Saturday with no major daily changes. Highs reach the 30s north and 40s south, with lows from the teens to low 20s in the north and 20s to low 30s in the south. Precipitation totals exceed half an inch, mainly rain in the south and snow or rain in the north on Thursday and Friday.

Boston US Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

Voter Turnout Fairly Heavy In Saco

Observers in Saco report municipal election turnout as fairly heavy in morning hours despite bad weather. All polling places were open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and seeing good turnout with voters waiting for polls to open.

Saco

Senior Citizens Of Biddeford To Meet Tuesday

The Biddeford Senior Citizens Club will meet 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Disabled American Veterans Club on Bradbury Street. A Q and A on the club's function, card games, and community singing are planned. Donations from Nadeau Insurance Agency, Bolduc Funeral Home, and Wilfrid J Fortier Insurance Agency are acknowledged.

Senior Citizens’ Club of Biddeford Disabled American Veterans Club Bradbury Street Nadeau Insurance Agency Bolduc Funeral Home Wilfrid J. Fortier Insurance Agency

Heart Transplant Operation Details at Early Stage

Surgeons describe steps of a heart transplant in which the donor heart was attached to the patient named Washkansky. The aorta was clamped, the damaged heart removed, atrial connections joined, and arteries sutured as the new heart was perfused and restarted after cooling.

Mr. Washkansky

Scout Troop 308 Hosts Christmas Party at St. Joseph’s Parish

Boy Scout Auxili ary Troop 308 members and guests were feted at a Christmas party in the scout hall of St. Joseph’s Parish. Mrs. Pauline Loranger and Mrs. Gilberte Normand led refreshments while Miss Charlotte Loranger as Santa distributed gifts to Mrs. Ruby Charland and the chaplain Rev. Sylvia Levesque. Prizes were awarded to a long list of attendees including Roland Charland Lucien Loranger and Eugene Guerin with many accompanying guests.

St. Joseph’s Parish Boy Scout Auxiliary Pauline Loranger Gilberte Normand Charlotte Loranger Santa Claus Claudette Vaillancourt Roger Charland Ruby Charland Sylvia Levesque Roland Charland Rita Vaillancourt Lucien Loranger Raymond LaBelle Noella Joncas Paul Viger Robert Charland Leon J. Lamb Oscar Normand John Paul Joneas Ronald Gagnon Roland Vaillancourt Roland Croteau

Spies Bride and Papal Message Mark Weekend News

NBC spy Robert Culp wed Frances Nuyen in private ceremony at Sheldon Leonard's home. Pope Paul VI urged memory of the poor in rain soaked St Peter's Square, urging Christmas to avoid excess. Gen James Doolittle and wife celebrated wedding anniversary in Santa Monica with Air Force leaders present. Reverend Bonnell warned against fraudulent mediums and cautioned trusted spiritual guidance in bereavement.

Associated Press Hollywood Robert Culp Frances Nuyen Sheldon Leonard Culp Bill Cosy Miss Nuryen Vatican City Paul VI St. Peter's Square Santa Monica Calif Tokyo Sunny James Doolittle Air Force Association Curtis LeMay

Christmas Party Held By Sodality

Attendees at St. Margaret's Church Christ mas party of the Ladies Sodality included Rev. John H. Clancy pastor Prefect and a long list of ladies andMisses led by Mrs. James Murphy Mrs. Sandra Manduca Mrs. Patricia Hickey and others.

Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret's Ladies Sodality John H. Clancy St. Margaret's Church James Murphy Sandra Manduca Patricia Hickey Raymond J. Begin Robert B. Smith Arnold Morin Mimi Carbonneau Virginia E. Turnbull Mary Marshall George Simpson Hugh Cullinan James Prendergast Dolores Cyr Alfred Paul Paul Fontaine Urbain Goulet Rita Simard Marie Boisvert Louise Angelosante Philip Tirrell John Girard Theodore Manduca Richard J. Conley Thomas Lee Louis DeAngelis Joseph Burns June K. Clark Alphonse H

Absentee Ballots Ready In Biddeford

Biddeford voters may pick up absentee ballots at the city clerk’s office from now through Monday December 18. Ballots must be returned by 3 p.m. on Monday to be tabulated in the election.

Biddeford Pauline Berry

Daoust Named TWUA Woolen Worsted Division Director

J Harold Daoust of Nashua New Hampshire becomes Woolen Worsted Division Director for the AFL CIO Textile Workers Union of America. He serves as TWUA vice president and New England director, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of John Chupka. Daoust has long led New Hampshire and Vermont and headed the Canadian union as National Director.

Alexander Anastasoff Biddeford - Saco Joint Board T.W.U.A AFL - Cio CLC J. Harold Daoust Nashua N.H AFL - Cio Textile Workers Union of America William Pollock Daoust TWUA New England John Chupka Chupka Boston Mass Farnumsville New Hampshire Vermont Canada United States

Gold-Backing Of Dollar To Be Removed By U S

The U S plans to end the gold cover for currency, removing the 25 percent backing as soon as next year. The move would free over $10 billion in gold abroad and is urged by Federal Reserve Chairman William McChesney Martin Jr. The Treasury says no emergency exists but Congress may act next year. The policy shift would raise interest rates and affect consumer prices.

U. S Washington U.S Federal Reserve George Washington United States London William McChesney Martin Jr Federal Reserve Board Treasury Department Congress Treasury

Division One AOH Auxiliary Hosts Yule Party at St John’s Hall

Members of Division One An cient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary and guests attended a Christmas party at St John’s Hall Biddeford. Mrs Charles Gallagher chaired assisted by officers and volunteers. Music acts and charity drives highlighted a festive community event.

Ancient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary St. John’s Hall Main and Elms Streets Biddeford Charles Gallagher O. Royal Sharkey Alfred Benoit Roland Bois William Murphy Anne Hector Cecile Descoteaux Mary Fearon Vanes Rita Rielly Irene Roy Eleanor Cadorette Jeannette Letourneau Hannah Grondin Alice Wragg Emily Burns Alice Bourque Georgette Dentico Alice Hobbins Christine Feeney Gladys Soare Raymond Keneally Elizabeth Kenneally Annette Addorio Catherine Miniutti Stephen White Alice Murphy

York Lodge Installs Officers At Ceremonies

West Kennebunk Maine. York Lodge AF and AM held a semi public installation at the Masonic Temple Saturday night. Installing officer was Charles R. Fuller assisted by Henry Milne and Richard Gilpatrick. Officers installed included William G. West as worshipful master and Robert Eveleth senior warden among others. Cranst on Folley received the past master's jewel. Refreshments followed under Robert Eveleth.

York Lodge Masonic Temple West Kennebrink Robert F. Eveleth West Kennebunk Ork Lodge Charles R. Fuller Masonic Henry Milne W. B. Richard O. Gilpatrick Springvale Lodge William G. West Robert Eveleth Robert Dickson Robert Sprague Otis Clapp Benjamin Coyne Arnold Smith Richard Russell Sam Spenser William Irons William Hobbs Kenneth Lomas Tyer William West Cranston Folley

List of named individuals in a local social notice

Edward Lane, Miss Eleanor Mo an, Mrs. Gertrude Wood, Mrs. Sadie Hill, Mrs. Georgianna Remillard, Mrs. Albert Colpitts, Mrs. Lillian Kennedy, Mrs. The resa Descoteaux, Mrs. Marie A. Kearns, Mrs. Agnes Simard, Miss Helen O'Meara, Miss Jo henna Lynch and Mrs. Margaret Hilton.

Edward Lane Eleanor Moan Gertrude Wood Sadie Hill Georgianna Remillard Albert Colpitts Lillian Kennedy Theresa Descoteaux Marie A. Kearns Agnes Simard Helen O'Meara Johenna Lynch Margaret Hilton

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