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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1968
Page
2
Mrs. Mary M. Redlon longtime Kennebunk resident dies in Lynn at an old age. Born December 2 1865 in Digby Nova Scotia she was the widow of Amos Redson. She leaves grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 1 30 p m Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk Rev Fred Holmberg will officiate. Interment Hope Cemetery Kennebunk. No visiting hours.
Therese Mininni aged 43 of Biddeford died after a long illness at a local hospital. Born in Biddeford on June 15 1925 she was active in St Josephs Church St Louis Women's Association and several local groups. Surviving are her widower Roland Mininno two daughters and several siblings. Funeral details set for Saturday at St Andrews Church with a vigil at Bolduc Funeral Home.
Annie O'Brien 78 of Biddeford died this morning after a brief illness. Widow of Edward O'Brien she was born in Oldham England April 20 1890, daughter of William and Mrs Barnes. Survived by daughters Irene Belanger and Mary Pauline Thibault both of Biddeford, one grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Services Friday 11 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford. Interment in Biddeford Cemetery. Friends may call Shumway Funeral Home Saco 7 to 9 tomorrow night.
Funeral services for Randall C. Leathers of Thompson Road Arundel will be held Friday at 2 PM at Cote Funeral Home 87 James St Sacco. Interment follows at Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford. Friends may call today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Council Ste Marguerite Union St Jean Baptiste held its annual Christmas party at St Margaret's Parish Hall. Gerard Janelle led an aye and Rev John Clancy gave the opening prayer. Lucienne Metayer presented 50 year membership pins to Antonio Boisvert and his wife through the Maine Association. The Boisverts were initiated in 1911 and 1912 respectively. A party followed with gifts and refreshments. Additional attendees included Mrs Gerard Janelle and several named members.
Washington AP reports President Johnson was admitted to Bethesda Naval Hospital with a chest cold and low fever. Officials described his condition as routine, noting he would undergo standard examinations and rest. The move follows health concerns that have prompted close scrutiny of his schedule and public appearances.
Funeral directors listed include Fenne located at 1z Main Street Saco Maine. Emond's Funeral Home at 284 5511 with Frank X Emond and J P Conroy. Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco 284 5611 with Philip H Gross Sr Director.
Funeral services for Mrs. Arlene E Blenis of Union City Conn formerly a resident of this community were held at 9 a m today in St Margaret s Church Rev Rudolph Leveille sang the more high mass Mrs Richard Smith was the organist Burial took place in the family lot in Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford with Father Leveille reciting graveside prayers Bearers were Roland Boucher Hervey Wright Archie Droggins and Fred Allen.
The Old Orchard Beach Art Association held a Tuesday evening workshop at Jameson School with oil painting by instructor Frank Handlen. Attendees included Ruth Kelley Sherman Dow Leavitt Leavitt Drolet Schambeault Cote Letourneau Souliere Ryan Grave s and Audie Bay Wight Wight Black. The next workshop is set for Tuesday January 7 at 7 p.m.
In Washington Jacqueline Onassis visited Ethel Kennedy in hospital then Arlington to honor the Kennedy family. She saw the newborn daughter of the late Senator Robert F Kennedy and remarked that the baby is very pretty. She later toured the grave of John F Kennedy and his brother at Arlington National Cemetery.
Saco police report 14 year old Paul Dennis Ouellette of Ocean Park Road was struck by a car driven by 57 year old Ralph W. Armstrong of 247 Temple Ave Old Orchard Beach while running along Ocean Park Road last night. Ouellette was taken to Webber Hospital in Biddeford by Saco Fire Department ambulance, treated and released.
Kennebunk police report a Tuesday afternoon collision at Fletcher Street and Main Street involving M. Fanning, 21, of Berwick and Ann I Query, 48, of Kennebunk. Major damage reported to the Query vehicle. Fanning’s car sustained less damage. No injuries recorded.
At a meeting of Owen-Davis Post American Legion held last night at the Post home Beach Street Saco two new members Ronald Lavigne and Richard Smart were accepted First Vice Commander Arthur McKee conducted the meeting Adjutant Roger Ouellette read the minutes of the previous meeting Memorial services for Robert Morse Jr to be held tonight at 8 at the Post home were announced Speakers included Robert Jannel Robert Lamontagne and Rodney Hooper Service Officer Harry Rowell gave a report Chaplain pro tem Edmund Rowell led the closing prayer Peace was established on Sept 22.
Alicia Davis of Oak Ridge Road Biddeford Scot Simonelli of 461 Elm Street Biddeford and Mrs Therese Bastarache of 142 Summer Street Biddeford are patients at Webber Hospital. Beverly Houde of 3 Hubert Street Biddeford travels from Boston to Honolulu with husband Sgt Robert Houde on R and R from Vietnam duties. Sgt Houde is son of Ozea and Mrs Houde of Saco.
The annual Christmas party for all children of Most Holy Ca Church Saco will be Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall Beach Street Saco with Mrs Lou LaVopa as chairman. Boucouvalas Dupuis Post AMVETS meets tonight at 8 at the Post home Spring Street Saco. Charter Members Night for Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star at Masonic Hall Saco tomorrow night 7 30. Fremont Club and Auxiliary meet Thursday 8 p.m. at Alfred Street Biddeford.
Mid week prayer meetings set for Thursday at 7 p m at Bible Baptist Church 144 Ferry Road Saco and at Salvation Army Hall 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach with mid week service at 7 30 p m Choir rehearsals include Biddeford Foss Street Methodist South Biddeford Methodist and Crusader and Adult Sanctuary choirs at specified times and locations plus School Street church services and choir at 3 15 p m and 7 p m on Thursdays
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Sigma Kappa Sorority met at Cathy Mullen home. President Caryn Brousseau led session with reports from Karen Horne and Cathy Mullen. They planned a Christmas party for Monday Dec 30 at 7:30 p.m. with attendance credits under the merit system. Also listed were Cathy Alqannen Debie Jeagne Rosemarie DeAngelis Mateen Davis a Skinsaren cos Donna Moutsatsos and Jane Ahearn next meeting Dec 26 at 2 p.m. at Jane Ahearn home Fort Avenue.
Auxiliary members of Boy Scout Troop 308 sponsored by St Parish Biddeford held a Christmas party Sunday night in the church basement with committeemen and guests. Leon Lamb acted as Santa Claus distributed gifts. Ronald Gagnon won a special prize. Attending were numerous couples and members including Mrs Ruby Charland auxiliary president who received a special gift. Refreshments were served by chairman Mrs Pauline Loranger.
Saco firemen battled a garage blaze at 12 Bartlett Street last night. No injuries reported. Police say the fire likely started by several young boys playing with matches, with the interior sustaining extensive damage. Edward Fairfield identified as owner.
The forecast calls for clear skies and a sharp drop in temperatures in Portland with overnight lows near zero to five above in the south. Thursday will bring increasing clouds and a modest rise in temperatures.
The chart lists daily high and low tide times for December with specific morning and evening values. Notable entries include December 18 with 9:08 AM high and 9:44 PM low, and December 21 with a morning low around 11:44 AM and evening high at 5:26 PM.
The five day forecast covers northern New England, Massachusetts and Rhode Island with average temperatures near normal. Highs reach the 20s near the Canada border to the upper 30s along the southern coast. lows from around 10 in the far north to the mid 20s on the southern coast. Warmer Thursday with minor changes thereafter. Precipitation averages over half an inch, mainly snow in the north and rain or snow in the south, with snow flurries expected Sunday and Monday in the far north.
The Kennebunk and Kennebunkport district hires Engelhardt Engelhardt and Leggett Inc. to study current school buildings for safety, adaptability, and future planning. The firm will assess sites, need for additions, and potential impacts from growth, zoning, and development.
Members of Saco Girl Scout Troop 22 hosted a Christmas tea for mothers at First Parish Congregational Church in Saco. The event featured a brief program, carols, and candles crafted by the scouts, with numerous listed guests attending and receiving candles.
At the Biddeford Adult Center on Bradbury Street Hall Sisters from The Good Shepherd Bay View Saco presented a Christmas Carol program. A whist party followed with winners including Marie Anna Dolrais Arzelia Lacourse and Mary O'Meara. The next regular whist party is scheduled for next Tuesday afternoon.
A long burning fire destroyed the century old Billow House hotel at Ocean Park in Old Orchard Beach. Fire units from town and Saco fought for hours, with authorities saying the blaze started in a three story frame building and is under investigation by state officials.
A covered dish dinner preceded a Christmas party at the G A R Hall in Saco. Members voted a donation to Land Hospital and Training Center and planned a remembrance for a shut-in at Trull Nursing Home. Door prizes from the decorated tree went to Marjorie Fogg. Next meeting January 21 with Mary Smith and Beulah Mac Donald on the dinner committee. rocks and minerals featured.
The Tuesday afternoon Des sert Bridge Club met at Mrs. Marie Court’s home on Staples Street yesterday. High score was by Mrs Leonard Gray. Due to Christmas and New Year holidays the club will not meet until after New Year. United Methodist Men’s Club meeting at the United Methodist Church in Saco has been postponed to a later date.
Elias Wessin y Wessin, once a Dominican Republic army strongman, says he will return home to launch a 1970 campaign after President Balaguer allowed leaders of the 1965 civil strife to come home. He said he is desperate to return to reunite with his family.
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