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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1967

Page

2

Deaths Old Orchard Beach Bert F. Keene 69

Bert F. Keene 69 of 93 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach died yesterday at a Biddeford hospital. Born Mechanic Falls April 23 1898 he was a World War I veteran and retired electrician at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He attended St. Margaret's Church and is survived by his widow two sons a daughter a brother and four grandchildren. Requiem high mass set at St. Margaret's Church Thursday at 9 am with interment at St. Mary's Cemetery Biddeford. Friends may call tonight and tomorrow at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home.

Old Orchard Beach Bert F. Keene Union Ave Biddeford Mechanic Falls Charles Louise Keston Keene Portsmouth Naval Shipyard St. Margaret’s Church Juliette Lizette Keene Charles A Donald J Melvin Carol) Gay Saco Vernon L. Keene Brewer St. Margaret's St. Mary’s Cemetery Portland Ave

William W Patterson of Pottstown Dies After Brief Illness

William W Patterson 64 a Pottstown resident and longtime Cape Porpoise Maine summer resident died yesterday at a local hospital after a brief illness. Born March 19 1903 in East Haverhill N H he was the son of Rev William R Patterson and Sarah E F (Groves) Patterson. He taught at Hill's School in Pottstown. Survived by two cousins Funeral services Thursday at 2 p.m. Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk Maine Rev Robert Howes officiating Interment Arundel Cemetery Friends may call Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. at the chapel.

Pottstown William W. Patterson Cape Porpoise Maine East Haverhill N. H William R. Patterson Sarah EF. (Groves) Patterson Hill’s School Bibber Summer St Kennebunk Robert Howes Arundel Cemetery

Landry Rites Held for Biddeford Man Leo A Landry

Leo A Landry 68 of 110 Elm St Biddeford died after a long illness in a local hospital He was born April 12 1899 in Lynn Mass son of Hypolite Landry and Sarah Gaudette He worked 25 years as a machinist at Saco Lowell Shops retired recently He served in the Army during peacetime and was a communicant of St Marys Church Survivors include widow Irene Caouette Landry of Biddeford a son Michael Landry of Biddeford a daughter Anita Chauvette Waterboro a brother John Landry Lynn Mass two sisters Yvonne Bourgeois and Evelyn Melancon both Lynn Mass four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9am at St Marys Church Friends may call Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4pm and 7-9pm

Leo Armand Landry Elm St Biddeford Lynn Mass Hypolite Sarah Gaudette Landry Saco Lowell St. Mary's Church Irene Caouette Landry Michael Landry Joseph Anita) Chauvette Waterboro John Landry Yvonne Bourgeois Evelyn Melancon St. Mary’s Church Bolduc Alfred St

Major Damage Reported In Saco Accident

Saco police report two accidents Monday caused by icy roads. Constance L. Dziedzic and Doris M. St Hilaire collided on Ocean Park Road with damage listed at 450 and 300 dollars respectively. A hit and run struck Lionel H Couture’s parked car on North Street. police investigate.

Saco Constance L. Dziedzic Goose Fare Drive Old Orchard Beach Doris M. St. Hilaire Milliken St Ocean Park Road Dziedzic Hilaire Auto Lionel H. Couture Rumery St North Street Potice Couture

Crossing Guard Opening in Saco Police Dept

Saco Chief of Police Robert Foran announced a vacancy for a woman crossing guard. Applicants may apply at the police station.

Saco Robert Foran Foran

SHUMWAY Funeral Service Ad In Saco Maine

SHUMWAY Funeral Service at 3 Spring Street Saco operates with Philip H. Gross Sr as Director and Den nett and Craig at 368 Main Street Saco listed for contact. Local ads provide telephone numbers 284 5611 and 282 0562 for arrangements and inquiries.

Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Dial

Funeral services for Donald De Coady held at St Marys Church

Funeral services for Donald De Coady 72 of 159 Graham Biddeford were held today at 10 a.m. at St Marys Church. Rev Lawrence DeBlois celebrated the requiem high mass with organist Louise Welch and soloist William Cleary. Military honors were given by York County Veterans of World War One Barracks with firing squad members Arthur Gagne Napoleon Frechette Raymond King and Thomas McGarrity. Francis Simard presented the flag to the widow. Bearers included Louis Talbot Edward Gallant Rodney Hooper Joseph Ruel and Joseph Bastarache Alfred Prejean from WW1 Barracks and Tighe Beaudoin Farley Post American Legion.

Donald de Coady Graham Biddeford St. Mary’s Church Lawrence DeBlois Louise Welch William Cleary York County Veterans of Arthur Gagne Napoleon Frechette Raymond King Thomas McGarrity Francis Simard Louis Talbot Edward Gallant Rodney Hooper Joseph Ruel Joseph Bastarache Alfred Prejean Tighe- Beaudoin-Farley American Legion

Traffic Cases Heard In Saco District Court

Mon days session of 10th District Court in Saco focused on speeding and motor vehicle violations. Defendants include Leon A. Decoster passing on a grade and others fined for violations from unregistered vehicles to driving without a license. several speeding totals and a DUI case noted with bail pending appeal.

10Th District Court Saco Leon A. Decoster Norway Ronald B. Plummer South Portland Dwight W. Shepard West Buxton Sherman R. Thorne Union St Elmira N.Y Richard E. Bennett Boothby Park Beverly A. Rouillard

Pentagon unveils study plan for Project 100 000 participants

The Pentagon outlines long range studies to assess social effects of Project 100 000. About 49,000 men have joined since its 1969 start. targets for Army 70,400 Navy 11,000 Air Force 9,300 Marines 9,300. Greenberg says early training results are encouraging and a private follow up study will compare a similar background group who narrowly missed eligibility to measure long term impact.

Washington Pentagon Defense Robert S. McNamara Army Navy Air Force Marines I. M. Greenberg Vietnam Greenberg Defense Department

Community notices and draft worries mix in Wells and Old Orchard Beach

A Sunbeams meeting set for Tuesday 3:30 p m at the Salvation Army hall 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach. Ladies Home League meets Tuesday 7:30 p m at the same hall. Prayer meeting also Tuesday 7:30 p m at Full Gospel church Route 9A Wells. Mc Namara cites poverty as cause of draft risks noting one third of 1.8 million reachers fail to qualify. Pentagon shifted standards in October 1966 to accept some who failed tests after schooling and on the job training.

the Sunbeams Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Ladies Home League Full Gospel Route 9A Wells McNamara Denver Pentagon

Carmichael returns to U S with passport held by feds

Black Power figure Stokely Carmichael arrives at Kennedy Airport as federal officials seize his passport under a travel ban. Congress weighs criminal penalties for unauthorized visits to restricted nations, citing Carmichael's Cuba and Vietnam trips and statements aiding enemies.

New York Stokely Carmichael United States Congress Carmichael Cuba North Vietnam Kennedy Airport U.S Joseph P. Hoey Brooklyn State Department Washington Nicholas Katzenbach Emanuel Celler D-N.y House Judiciary Committee Carmicael Vietnam Celler Karl E. Mundt R-S.d Foreign Relations Committee Supreme Court Katzenbach Hanoi Herman E. Talmadge D-Ga Frank E. Moss Dutah Charles Kenyatta Harlem YMCA H. Rap Brown Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee England Fidel Castro Home Office Algea2 Guinea France Sween

Saco Votes by Wards Reflect Local Races and Names

The Saco ward slate shows listed candidates and vote tallies across seven wards with both Republican and Democratic contenders. Ward 2 and Ward 7 feature multiple names, while clerical notes reference ward clerks and party lines in the contested races.

Marines graduate recruit training from Parris Island and Camp Lejeune

Marine Pvt Alan B. Craig son of Mr and Mrs Frank B Craig of Cape Porpoise has completed eight weeks of recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S C Marine Pvt Richard FE Cole son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd E Cole of Heath Road Kennebunk has finished two weeks of training at Camp Lejeune N C in basic combat conditioning day and night patrols infantry weapons survival methods and assault tactics

Alan B. Craig Frank B. Craig Cape Porpoise Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C Richard FE. Cole Lloyd E. Cole Heath Road Kennebunk Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune N.C

Community holiday gatherings planned in Saco Biddeford area

Unity Social Club meets tomorrow at 8 for a Christmas party at Mrs Thelma Farley’s Buxton Road Saco with a $1 gift exchange. Several groups plan Christmas parties and service activities at various homes and churches in Saco Biddeford including Salon 257 Eight and Forty and Owen-Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary.

Unity Social Club Thelma Farley Buxton Road Saco

United Nations Considers Study On Ocean Resources

A U N panel to examine scientific technical economic and legal aspects of ocean resources is planned with a report to the General Assembly. The United States seeks an ocean treaty akin to Antarctic and outer space accords while avoiding global control by any nation or agency.

Arthur J. Goldberg U.S United Nations U.N General Assembly Sessoin United States Antarctica Outer Space Wenk Congress

Weather Outlook Portland Coast Gale Warnings Continue

Travelers warned as gale warnings persist along the coast. Precipitation ends tonight with lingering clouds and cool temps in the 30s south and 20s north. Wednesday looks partly cloudy and slightly warmer.

Portland

Ocean Space Exploitation Seen Vital Beyond Moon Race

A quoted remark asserts that exploiting ocean space is more crucial than the lunar race, emphasizing strategic priorities and potential gains for maritime nations. The comment highlights resource access, economic leverage, and scientific exploration as key motives.

Saco Elects Doyle to Second Term in Municipal Vote

In Monday's municipal election in Saco Mayor Donald C. Doyle won re election by a substantial margin. Ward results show Republicans sweeping contests with one Democratic pick in Ward 5. Defeated mayoral candidate Clifford A Purvis congratulated Doyle and urged a successful year for all winners.

Korn L. Freeman Robert J. Mondor Eleye J. Twomey Paula Norton Raymond A. Dow Rodney E. Watson Theodore B. Gillette Rita Y. Gagnon William E. C. Hasse Euphemia L. Ladd Emelienne R. Fournier Rojeanne M. Paquin Arlene T. Bryant Theresa Hamner Priscilla H. Hall Emile L. Bosse Theresa G. Pendleton Laurette C. Victor Grace J. Bouchard Eunice A. Braley Hortense J. Keith Pauline Thiverge Edith H. Smith Luella M. Garon Saco Clifford A. Purvis Donald C. Doyle Purvis Doyle

Local Referendum Passes Sewage Plant. Charter Fails

The sewage treatment plant referendum was approved while the council-manager charter measure failed. Mayor Doyle thanked supporters and campaign workers for their success.

Doyle

Johnson Voices on Education Growth and Frontier Trials

Johnson cites a six year rise of over 12 percent in college going from poor homes and a drop in high school dropouts from 25 to 18 percent for ages 16 to 24. He recalls frontier era controversy and urges perseverance. Also notes his daughter Lynda Bird Johnson Robb wedding and his ranch trip.

Johnson White House Lynda Bird Charles S. Robb

Ice Storm Closes Schools Across Coastal Maine

An ice storm shut all area schools including Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Arundel and Dayton. Hazardous roads and sidewalks caused many accidents while power failures affected Camp Ellis in Saco and Biddeford Pool. Central Maine Power Co. crews worked overnight to restore service as high tides flooded some waterfront roads.

Kennebunk Kennebunkport Arundel Dayton Gerald Tourigny Central Maine Power Co Camp Ellis Ferry Road Saco Biddeford Pool North Street

Pioneer 8 Aims for Sun Orbit and Earth Relay Test

Cape Kennedy Florida AP Pioneer 8 a solar orbiting interplanetary weatherman set for 9 08 a m EST Wednesday on a two in one launch with the test and training satellite to detach and become an Earth satellite testing the Apollo tracking network The mission seeks solar wind and radiation data to gauge dangers to astronauts while Pioneer 6 and 7 provide placement in relation to Earth and Mars to aid solar flare warning systems.

Cape Kennedy Fla Pioneer 8 TTS Pioneer Earth America Mars Pioneer 6

Voters Approve Bond Issues and Referenda in Maine Ballot

Voters approve two referenda and a 670000 bond for a sewage plant in Saco while a charter referendum fails. Republican Mayor Donald Doyle is reelected in Saco with 1861 to 1420 votes, and aldermen races favor incumbents Buck Waight MacLeod Lester Dupuis, with a runoff in Ward 2. Maine also uses electronic voting in a town for the first time.

Charles L. Beaudoin Hallowell Maine Municipal Association John L. Salisbury Salisbury Niles McCleer Leon O. Martin Old Town Francis A. Preble Richard P. Needham Associated Press Saco Maine Donald D. Doyle Clifford A. Purvis Doyle Saco Tanning Co Wilfred C. Buck Harold P. Waight Malcolm K. MacLeod Donald D. Lester Raymond Dupuis Edmond F. Rube Millard S

Mint Creme Shaved Ice Drinks for Small Glasses

Prepare small glasses filled with shaved ice. Pour creme de menthe over the ice and insert short straws. Serve as a refreshing, minty dessert drink. Cut long straws to short lengths for easy sipping.

Fresh Life Insurance Ideas for Your Family

People appreciate the care we provide and consider life insurance insights. The message highlights how Life insurance can support a family's needs with thoughtful coverage and practical options.

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William Patterson Leo A. Landry Fmonds Funeral Home Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Jean B. Pepin Donald Lewis Coady Bob Monroe Miavnn Richard L. Poulin Millard S. Leary Paul E. Kerry Benjamin R. Grant Robert H. Knox Donald L. Chretien Charles T. Pollock Richard H. Braley Raymond R. Dupuis Richard P. Murray Donald Ian Ronald G. Fournier Robert C. Murray Sr Gertrude V. Knox Patricia R. Reay Barbara L. Freeman Eleve J. Twomer William E. C. Haase Arthur T. Gallant Harold Applin J. Thomas Morrison Joseph T. Curran Roieanne M. Paquin Theresa Hammer Priscilla H Hall Pauline Thivierge Luella M. Garen Ecasio WS Muriel Forest Mabel Avenue Owen-Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary Irene Parker Gray Ave Boys’ Training School St. Louis St. Louis High School Saco Past Noble John Kennedy Old Orchard Road Annette Order of the Eastern Star Isabelle Wilbur Weymouth Street Evangeline Rebkah Club Helen Wormwood Biddeford - Saco Japan Rock i Seal Alfred Street Dearborn Metropolitan Raoul J. Nadeau Roger S. Labbe Anson Youland’s Jewelry Store
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