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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1967
Page
2
PROVIDENCE RI Funeral services were held Tuesday from the Quinn Funeral Home for Mrs May Smith 83 who died December 9 at Pascoag R I burial was in Providence For years she resided at Old Orchard Beach Maine with her only surviving relative sister Mrs Kay Merrill Seaview Ave Old Orchard Beach
Members of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary meet at 7 tonight at Emond's Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to say prayers for Cecile Boissonneault daughter of a unit member and a post member.
Funeral services are set for Hormidas Sampson 62 of East Grand Avenue Scarborough for Saturday at 2 p.m. from Hay and Peabody Scarborough Funeral Home with burial in Black Point Cemetery. He was born November 20 1905 in Biddeford and worked as a fisherman. survived by wife Fannie Norris Sampson two daughters Virginia Violate Nancy Libby two sons Richard Pine Point and Ronald in Hawaii plus seven grandchildren.
The proposal raises the maximum Social Security levy from 6600 to 7800 next year. Individual and employer maximum rises to 343.20 in 1968. Medicare benefits gain 60 extra hospital days with a $20 cost share. A study on including prescription drugs under Medicare is ordered. AFDC provisions face opposition and slow implementation.
Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude May Buzzell of Dayton were held yesterday afternoon at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco Rev John Jordan officiated Interment followed in the family lot Goodwins Mills Cemetery Lyman Bearers were Robert Anderson Richard Anderson Frank Anderson and Herbert Moore
Funeral services for Leo A Landry 68 of 110 Elm St Biddeford were held at St Marys Church with Rev Cornelius Enright celebrating a requiem high mass. Full military honors from Pease Air Force Base included a firing squad and flag presentation to the widow. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery with last prayers by Rev Maurice Goan. Bearers included Paul Fournier Richard Saucier Richard Pappas Norman Goulet Robert Demers and Leo Cantara.
In NORTH CHATHAM New York Virginia O Hanlon Douglas at 78 recalls the 1897 New York Sun reply When eight year old Virginia asked is there a Santa Claus The Sun editor Francis P Church affirmed Yes Virginia there is Santa Claus Now a great grandmother she remains hopeful and cherishes family gatherings while avoiding excitement due to illness.
The Biddeford Junior High School Math Club toured West Point Pepperell to view a new Honeywell computer. Albert Carrier gave a demonstration and talk. Attending students included Jeanne Masse, Jean Goodwin, Patricia Bon, Susan Lemovitz, Betty Martin, Maria Truman, Mary Cadorette, and Irene Baker. Advisor Miss Sarah-Jane Poli accompanied them.
Bob Hope visited Richard M. Nixon during a TV interview in Hollywood and joked about using the hot pursuit concept in Vietnam. Hope quipped he was there to say hello and teased Nixon about makeup, then moved on to other news in Miami.
Miss Charlice Wolfe returns to Huntsville Alabama after visiting Mr and Mrs Linwood Nason of 89 Temple Street Saco Maine The Nason family also hosts Ronald P Nason son of the Nasons who has been transferred from Maine Medical Center Portland to Chelsea Naval Hospital Massachusetts
The Auxiliary of TWUA AFL-CIO-CLC will hold its annual Christmas party at Union Hall 157 Main St Biddeford Sunday December 17 at 2 p.m. Attendees will bring a $2 gift for exchange.
The Boys' Fellowship of the Lyman Baptist Church will meet Saturday at 10 a.m. at the church. Good wins Mills.
Mrs Doris Stackpole was reelected president of the Madisses of the First Parish Congregational Church in Sacco. Also reelected were Mrs Mavis Gray as vice president and Mrs Florence Bohlin as secretary. Agnes Tripp was elected treasurer and Geneve Lamontagne named to continue as sunshine chairman. Installation set for January with a covered dish supper and coffee hour planned around the January church schedule.
Hart Council Knights of Columbus met at the K of C Hall in Biddeford. Tickets for the New Year party are sold out and music will be by Muriel's Orchestra. Alfred Letourneau read a letter about a fourth degree exemplification next June in Lewiston and signups end May 18 1968.
Navy’s Chip Estey punted to the Syracuse five but was penalized five yards for illegal procedure. He again punted, this time out of bounds at the Syracuse six, in a tense field position exchange.
Revelation states the son legally became Albert Francis after May 1966 court action. He had no police record except a 1965 petit larceny charge. The probation officer said he only wants an even chance.
Cloudy conditions persist through Saturday with occasional snow flurries in the north and west. Arctic air drops temperatures to teens tonight, followed by a continued cold day Saturday with highs in the 20s north and 30s south.
The US Weather Bureau five day forecast for northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island calls for near normal temperatures Saturday through Wednesday with Maine warmer. Highs in northern areas in the 30s to near 40s and in southern areas mid 30s to low 40s. Lows mainly teens in the north and teens to mid 20s in the south. Minor daily changes expected with more than half an inch of precipitation, mainly brief snow flurries in the north Saturday and again Tuesday or Wednesday as snow north and snow or rain elsewhere.
Wells Grange held a meeting on Sanford Road naming committee co chairs William Riley and Rosco Bean for the games committee and Riley and Mrs. Riley handling penny socials. Donations to Salvation Army and Sweetser Children’s Home were approved along with a Christmas basket for a needy family. Plans were made for January and February events and honorary member approval for Wells France.
The group awarded its members a 40 percent rise in air mail postage allowances, more than offsetting the 25 percent postal rate increase scheduled to take effect next month.
The pope continued from Page One Church presenting a pastoral address. He did not single out the Vietnam War by name though in prior Christmas seasons he has issued appeals for peace and relief.
Prime Minister Lester Pearson announces resignation as Liberal leader while remaining in post until a new leader is chosen likely in March or April. The exit follows two election campaigns without a Commons majority, with Robert Stanfield and John Diefenbaker shaping the Liberal and Conservative leadership races amid Canada’s 100th confederation year.
Saco City Clerk Joan Lamontagne announced absentee ballots for Monday Ward 2 city council election will be available at the clerk's office Saturday 9 to noon and at 38 Cutts Ave Saturday 1 to 5 and Sunday 9 to 5.
The source reflects on the subject's persistent focus on the war, noting that despite other concerns peace remained distant and the conflict dominated his reflections. It suggests wartime preoccupations shaped priorities and daily life.
In OLD ORCHARD BEACH negotiators from the School Committee and Teachers Association agreed to a 5300 base salary for teachers, with 59500 maximum for ten years experience and master’s degree, effective Sept 1 1968, plus sick leave 15 days yearly, personal leave 3 days, expense allowance 100 per six hours of credits, incremental raises, sabbatical option, and town paid income protection insurance costing 2500 first year. The package costs about 60000 annually.
The FCC cleared the way for lower interstate rates by 66 million dollars next year with states optional. Most reductions likely retroactive to December 1. The agency also prepared to restore an 85 million intrastate cut once the AT&T financial structure case is resolved, possibly before next February 1.
Several divorces granted for cruel and abusive treatment are on file in 10th District Court in Saco. Names include Jessie L. Dye and Orin Mark Dye of Saco. Rachel R. Metayer and Rog er R. Metayer of Biddeford. Jacqueline Hebert and Roland Hebert of Saco. Mary Forrester of Kennebunk and Ernest C. Forrester of Arundel. Real J. PP. Nadeau Sr. and Frances T. Nadeau of Biddeford. Alimony, child support, and counsel fees ordered as specified.
A Metropolitan Family advertises a confidential financial check-up that reveals Social Security benefits and helps plan for retirement. It compares financial health to a medical physical and invites a call with no obligation.
Floyd Little, Denver Bronco rookie fullback from Syracuse, said the toughest thing in pro football is tackling a 290 pounder. He notes his weight dropped from 195 pounds before the season to his current bulk after the grind.
Constantine and his family kept to a secluded Rome retreat after fleeing Athens. Rumors linked him with Col. George Papadopoulos as Greece faces US backed defense concerns. Ambassador Talbot opened informal talks as Washington weighs delicate considerations.
Notre Dame quarterback Terry Hanratty set a college record by playing in 75 passing and rushing plays in the loss to Purdue. The Fighting Irish failed to win as the Boilermakers prevailed.
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