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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1968

Page

2

Deaths Joseph Neault 52 Biddeford resident

Joseph Pierre Neault 52 of 507 South St Biddeford died yesterday after a long illness. WWII naval veteran and foreman at Saco Tannery, he is survived by widow Pauline J Lamaire Neault a daughter Gertrude Cortiveau two grandchildren five brothers and five sisters. Funeral Monday 10 a.m. from St Andre Church Biddeford with burial at St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford. Viewing today and tomorrow 2-4 and 7-9 at Sansouere 1 Stone St Biddeford.

Joseph Pierre Neault South St Biddeford Joseph Oliver Arsenia Richard Neault Lake E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Saco St. Andre’s Church St. Joseph's Cemetery Sansouer Stone St B ‘Ord

Miss Emelie Robichaud obituary notice

Miss Emelie M Robichaud of Biddeford passes away after a life in Canada and Maine She was a Eucharistic Seaman member of St Josephs Church and a communicant She survived by Miss Albertine Robichaud and four nieces Funeral services set for Tuesday with viewing at Bolduc Funeral Home in Biddeford tomorrow and Monday ڏيڻ

Emelie M. Robichaud Jean, Pi Desire Andette Perreault Robichaud Canada St. Joseph's Church Biddeford Albertine Robichaud Ann Bolduc Funeral Home Alfred St

Prayer Meeting For Joseph Neault At Biddeford Funeral Home

Members of Lake F E Hart Council Knights of Columbus Biddeford will meet at San Soucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford tomorrow night at 7 to say prayers for member Joseph Neault.

Lake FE Hart Council Knights of Columbus Biddeford Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St Joseph Neault

Prayer meeting for Luke E. Hart Council member

Members of the Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary in Biddeford will gather at seven oclock at Seneevey Funeral Home in Biddeford to offer prayers for a deceased member Ye-Neault.

Luke E. Hart

Fourth Degree Knights Meet For Joseph Neault Prayer

The Fourth Degree Sepeming and Color Guard of Lake c Hart Council Knights of Columbus Biddeford will meet tomorrow at 7 p.m. at City Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford to offer prayers for Joseph Neault a member.

Lake c. Hart Council Knights of Columbus of Biddeford Y Funeral Home Stone St. Biddeford Joseph Neault

Knights pay respects for Joseph Connell in Old Orchard Beach

Members of Rev James J Mullen Council Knights of Columbus and Auxiliary will meet tomorrow night at 7 at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home Portland Ave Old Orchard Beach to pay respects to Joseph Thomas Connell father of Mrs Joan Frickson.

James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus Auxiliary of Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home Portland Ave Joseph Thomas Connell Joan Frickson

Biddeford Holds City OfficialsElection Polls Across Wards

Biddeford voters will choose city officials only. Wards 2 to 7 vote at listed locations from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Georgette C. Dentico is listed for warden and Hazel C. Beatty for ward clerk.

Eilman Georgette C. Dentico Hazel C. Beety Biddeford Siloam Hall St. Andre's School Emery School Fremont Club St. Joseph's Parish Hall St. Mary's School Memorial Field House May Field

Bankers criticize low end checking accounts in Boston

In Boston a speaker denounces low end checking accounts as unproductive while noting that standard accounts with several hundred dollars are contributing to the system despite a general view that bankers are out of touch and the low balance accounts lack weight.

Estimate of global bootlegging losses cited by Britannica

Fragmentary text cites Britannica estimating annual losses from bootlegging at about 60 million dollars. The passage mentions Al Capone and bootlegging operations but lacks full details or context.

Encyclopaedia Britannica al Capone Boot

Funeral Directors in Saco Maine Name and Contacts

Funeral directors listed include EMOND'S Funeral Home at 284 5511 and SHUMWAY Funeral Service at 35 ing Street with 284 5611. Frank X. Emond and J P Conroy are associated with EMOND'S while Jp H Gross Sr is named as director at SHUMWAY.

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy Shumway Funeral Service Ing Street Saco Jp H. Gross Sr

Card of Thanks to Medical Staff and Clergy at Webber Hospital

A gratitude note thanks the doctors and nurses of Webber Hospital for care and the clergy for visits gifts and friends including flowers to Ruth Dalton.

Webber Hostal Ruth Dalton

Mrs Margaret Sevigny Dies After Long Illness

Margaret Louise Sevigny 26 of 30 May Street Biddeford died in a Boston hospital after a long illness. Born May 20 1942 in North Sidney Nova Scotia she was a graduate of Xavier College Antigonish and worked as a dietitian at Webber Hospital. Survived by husband Gerald Roa Sevigny and daughter Margot Lee Sevigny, six sisters and two brothers. Funeral Wednesday 2:30 pm from St Joseph Church North Sidney with interment Lakeside Cemetery. Friends may call Sansoucy Funeral Home tomorrow 1 to 1 p.m.

Margaret Louise Sevigny St., Biddeford Boston North Sidney N.S Fred Margaret (Lee) Cleary Xavier College of Gerald Roa Sevigny Margot Lee Sevigny Bidd Mary Melisaac Catherine Stevenson Helen McCleod Brai'd Hoss N. S Eleanor McInnis Annette Clogowski Saskatchewan Canada Harry Cleary Fred Cleary Jr Toronto St. Joseph's Church Lakeside Cemetery Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St Mreneeerd

Funeral services held for Samuel Quigley in Truro Nova Scotia

Funeral services for Samuel Quigley of this community were conducted this afternoon. He died Thursday in Truro at the age of 76. His survivors include Mrs. Daniel Davis of 14 Goodale Ave a niece Mrs. Philip Davis of 35 Spring St and a Quigley Davis of 4 Pond Street.

Truro Nova Scotia Samuel Eley Daniel Davis Goodale Ave Philip Ol Spring St Quigley Davis Pond Neni Saco

Biddeford Fire Responds To Early Morning Calls

Firemen responded to a still alarm shortly after 8 a.m. at 100 Summer St. a three story wooden tenement owned by Rene Be langer and occupied by Pauline Bilodeau. Earlier a grass blaze at 279 Hill St. damaged by Leo sees prompted a response and a brush fire on Adams Street caused a needless run. Land on Adams Street is owned by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd.

Summer St Biddeford Rene Belanger Pauline Bilodeau Hill St Leo Sees Adams Street The Sisters of the Good Shepherd

Children’s clothes left at Biddeford fire station

Several children's rubbers, mittens and a head band are waiting at the Biddeford fire station after a gala Santa Claus party Thursday night. Santa distributed candy to all as part of the annual event run by firefighters with help from area merchants.

Biddeford Santa Claus

Curfew Bomb Drops Set Off String Of Explosions

U S headquarters reports bombs were erected and detonated Thursday and Friday, signaling direct hits on ammunition stores. Navy says enemy action rose against river patrols near Saigon as two sailors were killed and 14 wounded amid rocket propelled grenades and machine gun fire from banks, sampans, and junks.

U.S U.S. Navy Saigon Cambodia Navy Sman Belece

Congo City Life Mixed With Modern Play and Oddities

Leisure thrives amid sparse crops and foraging as Kinshasa gains a three jet airline network to twelve countries. In city life, Albert Ndele governs currency policy while Felix Malu oversees Africa’s first nuclear reactor. Nightlife shows paradox, with cannibal sandwich menus and provocative art, seafood in shops, and old Paris films on streets. A baby hippo's stray roam ends by command decision, leaving the zoo without hippos.

Congo National Bank Albert Ndele Europe Felix Malu Black Africa Che Guevara Paris U.S Kinshasa Hippo Zoo

Alarm at Waverly Motel Triggers Sprinkler System

Firemen from Old Orchard Beach responded to a sprinkler discharge in the basement of the Waverly Motel on West Grand Avenue. No fire or damage was reported.

Old Orchard Beach Waverly West Grand Avenue

Mrs. Georgiana Gilbert Patient at Webber Hospital

Mrs. Georgiana Gilbert of 10 Hill Street Biddeford is recorded as a medical patient at Webber Hospital.

Georgiana Gilbert Hill St Biddeford Webber Hospital

Portland Weather: Snow Inland and Coast Through Sunday

Cloudy conditions with inland snow and coastal snow or rain continuing into Sunday. Tonight will be cold with lows in the 20s in the north and around 30 in the south. Sunday will be colder with further precipitation.

Portland

Christmas Party Planned by Troop 308 at St Joseph’s Basement

Auxiliary members of Boy Scout Troop 308 of St. Joseph’s parish will hold a Christmas party tomorrow evening at 6 in the basement of the church. Husbands of members and committeemen and wives will be guests.

St. Joseph's Parish

Sunday church youth events fill Kennebunk area schedule

A dense listing of youth services and church activities spans Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach Kennebunkport Wells Beach and Saco. Churches schedule 6 15 pm services 7 30 pm evangelism and school religion classes for grades 1 through 12 with multiple parish and town groups naming meeting times.

Community notices and social events in Kennebunk area

Activities include Women’s Fellowship at Christ Church meeting at Mrs Elmer Bennett home planning Christmas charity, a housewarming for Mr and Mrs Richard Hazlett on Main Street West Kennebunk, and upcoming gatherings: Independent Service Club covered dish and Christmas party December 16, WSC S West Kennebunk Methodist Church Christmas supper and gift exchange, Olive Rebekah Lodge Christmas party at 1OCF hall, and 50 Plus Club Christmas Fair at Webbannet. Also calendars note Memorabilia meeting January 16 1969 at Portland YWCA and Camp Laughing Loon plans July 1969 with tables of greenery foods novelties and crafts.

Women’s Fellowship of Christ Church Elmer Bennett Old Port Road Clarence Lombard Henry Megert Fred Holmberg Wille Charles Smith Summer Street Bennett Roy Wade Richard Hazlett Main Street West Kennebunk Hazletts Kennebunk Medley Watson Jr Hazlett Portland Henry Dickinson Richard Stevens Robert Barra M. L. Hamilton P. Freeman Welch John Colomb Kennebunk and Arundel Independent Service Club Olive Rebekah Lodge York County Noble C.F Women's Home and Foreign Mission Society Fellowship Hall Kay Campbell Eleanor Clough Sylvia Brown Webbannet Woman's Club House Frances Burleigh Elizabeth D’ascanio Portland Y.W.C.A Camp Laughingland Coffee

China presses back on Paris talks in Vietnam critique

Eight days ago Chinese papers printed an Albanian leader's demand that North Vietnam resist the Paris talks and keep fighting until victory. Vice Premier and Defense Minister Beqir Balluku accused the Americans of colluding with the Russians to defeat the Vietnamese.

Paris Beqir Balluku

Community notices round up for holiday events and clinic

Miss Flossie York and Miss Edna York donated a prize awarded to Mrs. William Houston of Kennebunkport. Mrs. Evelyn Ramsden won a decorated cake by Mrs. Elizabeth D Ascanio. A House meeting marks the first anniversary of the 50-Plus Club next week on December 19 at the club house with an arranged program and refreshments. A well baby clinic is set for Tuesday December 17 from 3 to 5 pm at the Kennebunk health office 10 Storer Street vaccines including measles and oral polio will be offered for babies and children up to school age. The Ramblers Club met at Mrs. Emily Andrews in Arundel for a Christmas party with a donation from the group. After supper members exchanged gifts and social time followed. The next meeting is at Mrs Andrews home with Miss John De Merritt in charge of refreshments. Attendees included Margaret Strickland Alta Guibbert Mrs Levens Drew Mrs Carrie Bryant Mrs Una Miller Mrs Marion Bedard and Miss Daphne De Merritt.

Flossie York Edna York William Houston Kennebunkport Evelyn Ramsden Elizabeth D'Ascanio Kennebunk Yealth Storer St Ramblers Club Emily Andrews Arundel

Two Injured In One-Car Crash On Pool Road

Biddeford residents Louis P. Nadeau and Florence Kurkstad were injured in a late afternoon single car crash on Pool Road at the Westbrook Skating Rink curve. The vehicle skidded about 100 feet, struck a utility pole, and both were hospitalized in good condition at Webster Hospital. Police have not released the driver’s identity and investigations are ongoing with Patrolmen Hall Bowden and Beaupre noting head lacerations and possible shoulder injuries for Nadeau.

Biddeford Pool Road Westbrook Webber Hospital Saco Louis P. Nadeau Hill St Florence Kurkstad White's Wharf Nadeau Peter Hall Everett Bowden Robert Beaupre

Christmas Letters Sent To Camp Alumnae

Camp Laughing Loon Alumnae Association mails the annual Christmas letter to 450 alumnae across the United States. Co chairs are Mrs Eben W. Freeman of Portland and Mrs John L. Hewes of Saco. secretary Miss Rose M. Lamberston of South Portland. treasurer Mrs Howard L. Cushman of Saco. Executive committee includes Mrs Bradley C. Leach and Miss Vergn E. Hewes. letter committee with Mrs Carl D. Hill of New London, N.H. A spokesman says the letter aims to locate alumnae.

Laughing Loon Waterboro Center United States York County Eben W. Freeman Portland John L. Hewes Saco Rose M. Lamb

Debate Over Charter Change Faces City Officials

Saco officials and residents debated proposed charter changes as Harold lin Harold Cartier and Armand Mercier weighed alternatives to a mayor council manager system. Donald Guay suggested a phased approach with an administrative assistant while Roland Simpson warned of past troubles in similar reforms if adopted now.

Haroldlin Cartier Jaycees’ Committee Armand J. Mercier Fire Commission Donald Guay Roland H. Simpson Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk York Berwick

Moon study notes on craters and potential volcanic activity

The article discusses lunar crater origins, distinguishing obvious impact craters from internal processes. It mentions red spots near Aristarchus seen by Russian scientists and others as possible active volcanism. It also notes observing transitions from darkness to sunlight to identify surface features.

Aristarchus

Marshwood High Upsets Wells Warriors

Marshwood High School defeated Wells High School 78 to 65 to topple the unbeaten Warriors. Perham and Steve Roby each scored 16 for Marshwood while Brian Clark led Wells with 19 and Jim Gough added 18. Marshwood built early leads and withstood a late Wells surge.

Eliot Marshwood High School Wells High School Warriors Warriors Hawks Wells Hells Perham Steve Roby Marshwood Brian Clark Jim Gough Bailey Demers Sma Glidden Saurman Crosby Goodrich

Burns School Edges St Mary's In Tight Junior Contest

Burns School defeated St Mary's 37 to 35 in a hard fought junior basketball game. St Mary's under coach Frank Hemphill showed improved ball handling in its second defeat in as many outings. Burns players Foran, Lauzon, Brennick, Lewis, Keef, Soranger, Mistos, and others contributed scoring as did teammates Tru man and Compagne.

Burns St. Mary’s Frank Hemphill F. Foran Lauzon Brennick Lewis Keef Soranger Mistos Him Truman Compagne Fontaine Ge Tarbox Haley Angis

St. Mary's Faces Officials Bowie Curtis In Confusing Score

A fragmented report lists players Menard, Hatch, Lane and Cote from St. Marys with period scores 6 18 31 37 and 10 12 20 percent. Officials Bowie and Curtis are named amid unclear timing 4 6 s.

Menard & A Gaenaroccia Hatch

Denis Hall sweeps Junior Eagles tilts in two games

Denis Hall of Alfred swept St. Louis Junior High School teams in a twin bill. In the 8th grade game Denis Hall won 47 to 23 behind balanced scoring led by Rickert Maalde and Roy. The 7th graders also prevailed 33 to 31 with contributions from Onato Discosta Tremblay and Mondor. Officials were Sheila Thibault and Dutremble.

St. Louis Denis Hall Alfred Denis Ve . Ae One Iason Mongeau Ab. Lakey Ouellette Rickert Maalde Roy Gadbois Labonte Rossingel Lauzon Drapeau Leblanc Leclair Guerinx Bourgeault Salvas Montambeau Sheila Thibault Onato Baboduse Trottier Discosta Pizzacii Mg Siman Walidruff Louis Arene Gads Letellier Tremblay Crotead Mondor Gregoire Huot Pe«trin, Dube. Period Scores: Denis Hall 81620 — 33 'St. Louis Dutremble

New York 1968 Harness Season Ends at Roosevelt Raceway

Westbury New York AP reports the closing night of the 1968 racing season at Roosevelt Raceway. Hodgen Special and St Mary's (35) Smith are favored to win the Au Revoir Pace worth 25000 dollars, with contenders Ribaudo 5, Guillory, Allen, Potvin, Pmile among others in the field.

Westbury N.Y New York Roosevelt E of Hodgen St. Mary’s Smith R. Paul Guillory Allen Potvin Pmile

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