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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1968

Page

2

Deaths Albert Boisvert 75 Biddeford resident dies after short illness

Albert Boisvert 75 a former Biddeford resident died Friday evening in a local hospital after a brief illness. Born June 7, 1893 in Princeville, Quebec, he lived with his daughter at 8 Miller Avenue Biddeford and worked for the Biddeford City Street Department for much of his life. He was a 50 year communicant of St Josephs Church. He leaves six sons, two daughters, 18 grandchildren, one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at St Andre Church Monday at 10 AM with calling hours at Bolduc Funeral Home, 291 Alfred Street.

Albert Boisvert Green St Biddeford Miller Ave Princeville Que Ofrem Malvina Lanele) Boisvert St. Joseph’ S Church Roland Boisvert Saco Ronald Gerard Raymond Boisvert Old Orchard Beach Leopold Boisvert Roger Boisvert Jean Paul Laurence) Letourneau Rudolph Yvette) Pruneau St. Andre’s Church Bolduc Alfred St

Death of Ernest C Hatch at 84 in Saco

Ernest C Hatch 84 of 122 Pleasant St Saco died yesterday after a brief illness in a Biddeford hospital. He was born in Biddeford around 1902 son of Charles and Shah Hatch educated in Biddeford and worked at Saco Mills Shops retiring years ago. Surviving nephew Belek L Hatch of Pittsfield. Funeral services Sunday at 1 PM at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco with viewing this afternoon from 3 PM.

Ernest C. Hatch Pleasant St Saco Biddeford Charles Shah (Milliken) Hatch Biddeford Methodist Church Emae Sacoll Belek L. Hatch Pittsfield Als

Kennebunk Woman Hurt In Route 1 Crashes

Two crashes on Route 1 near Arundel involve Kennebunk residents. Maynard Welch 37 and his two children Ingrid 4 and a 2 year old were treated and released at Webber Hospital. A second crash sent George Cressey 16 to make a left turn into Weir Motor Sales. Mary Emerson 53 and Emeline Bernard 60 were injured. Thomas Vail 20 struck the Bernard car. his mother 47 was treated for facial injuries and a broken wrist. State Trooper Breen Savage and Kennebunk police investigated both incidents.

Kennebunk Onoute Maynard Welch Hall St Ingrid Webber Hospital Biddefordcident Arundel George Cressy Thomas Vail Bernard

Funeral rites for Harry B. Melikian of Saco

Funeral services for Harry B. Melikian of 24 Spring St in Saco were held this morning at Shumway Funeral Home. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery in Biddeford with Rev. Gerald E. Burtt of Trinity Episcopal Church of Saco presiding at the graveside.

Harry B. Melikian Spring St Saco Shumway Funeral Home Woodlawn Biddeford Gerald E. Burtt

Randall C. Leathers Funeral Services Reported

Randall C. Leathers of Thompson Road Arundel was honored yesterday afternoon with funeral services at Cote Funeral Home 87 James St Saco Rev Darrell Archer of the Congregational Church of Gas officiated. Interment followed at the cemetery in Biddeford with bearers George Harry and Stanley McAlevey Philip and Steven Chasse and Conrad Noel present.

Randall C. Leathers Thompson Road Arundel Cote Funeral Home James St Saco Darrell Archer Vonetist Church of Gas Woodlawn Biddeford George Harry Stanley McAlevey Philip Steven Chasse Conrad Noel

Funeral for Annie O'Brien of Biddeford

Funeral services held for Mrs Annie O'Brien at Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford with Rev Gerald Burtt officiating A requiem eucharist followed and interment in Woodlawn Cemetery Bearers listed as William Sias Wallace Russell and Raymond and Ralph Thibodeau

Annie O’brien Fall St Biddeford Christ Episcopal Church Gerald EE. Burtt Woodlawn Cemetery Father Burtt William Sias Wallace Russell Raymond Ralph Thibodeau

Hong Kong Flu Disrupts New England Holiday Operations

The flu epidemic and fuel oil strike actions cripple postal services in Boston and surrounding states. Post office staff absences rise, mail sorting halts, and deliveries are trimmed while Red Cross blood supplies face shortages. Hospitals report staff shortages and restricted visits as Maine and New Hampshire officials monitor Hong Kong Flu activity.

Anow National Communicable Disease Center Hong Kong Post Office Boston Ephraim Martin South Postal Annex Red Cross Worcester Mass Boston Red Cross Boston City Maine University of Maine Orono New Hampshire

Biddeford Sunday School Party Presented Christmas Play

A Biddeford Baptist Church Sunday School party featured carols sung to piano by Miss Adelpha McKeen. Gifts were given to all children, with refreshments by Mrs. Edna Thompson, Mrs. Elinor McKeen and Mrs. Marie Lunetta. The Senior-Hi and Junior-Hi BYF groups presented a Christmas play titled Under.

Biddeford

Funeral Directors of Saco Maine List

Main Street in Saco Maine lists funeral homes including Emond's Funeral Home and Shumway Funeral Service with contact numbers 284-5511 and 284-5611 respectively. Directors named are Frank X. Emond J P Conroy Philip Jl Gross Sr.

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Philip Jl. Gross Sr

Flu prevention and symptoms guidance

Continued from Page One, the article notes flu viruses in nasal and oral fluids and advises avoiding crowds and coughing individuals. It lists symptoms such as fever headaches sore throat and body pains, states no medicine cures influenza, and outlines rest fluids and doctor visits as treatment. It mentions a Hong Kong flu vaccine aimed at elderly and chronically ill but not for mass use and says influenza can be fatal but usually does not cause lasting harm in healthy adults.

Hong Kong H Kong

Mrs Elizabeth M Smith Patient at Goodall Hospital Sanford

Mrs Elizabeth M Smith of Limerick formerly of Biddeford is a medical patient at Goodall Hospital in Sanford.

Elizabeth M. Smith Limerick Biddeford Goodall Hospital Sanford

Christmas Party For Kiel Hart Council Youth Held

A Christmas party for children of Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary is set for tomorrow from 1 to 4 p.m. at the K of C Hall on Washington Street in Biddeford.

Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary K. of C. Hall Washington Street Biddeford

Youth and church events listed for Kennebunk area Sunday

Sunday activities include Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle services at 6 15 p m and 7 30 p m, Advent Christian Youth Fellowship at 6 15 p m, Unitarian Universalist School of Religion classes Monday 3 30 p m, Senior Youth at South Congregational Monday 7 p m, Ly Baptist Church junior choir Sunday 6 p m, St Martha s parish high school religion classes Mondays 6 30 p m, Saco Methodist Youth at 6 p m, Confraternity classes at St Mary s Wells Beach after 9 am mass, Advent Christian Goodwins Mills Sunday 7 p m, United Church of Christ Biddeford Senior High Youth 5 15 6 15 p m, Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Sunday 6 p m, West Kennebunk Methodist Sunday 3 p m, Ogunquit Baptist Sunday 6 p m, Saco United Baptist Junior-Baptist Youth Sunday 6 p m, and Ge Som United Baptist Senior Youth meeting tomorrow at 7 pm.

Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Christ’s Ambassadors Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Unitarian Universalist Church Main Street Portland Road The Ly— Baptist Church Goodwins Mills High School of Religion St Martha's Kenne St Meates Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary's Church Wells Beach Youth Fellowship of the ‘Advent Christian C. Goodwins Mills United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Je Yesh Chewee Ge Som United Baptist Church

Advent Worship and Service at First Parish Church

Service at First Parish Regational Church Edenton Street Saco features final Advent lighting and hymns led by Gordon Young and Theodore Dubois selections. Cathedral choir anthem and sermon titled This Child was Different. Worship includes responsive readings and prayers.

Joyeux Gordon Young March of the Magi Kings Theodore Dubois The Angels Car Deis, Jr Arpus Marge Cation Ministry of Fellowship

Portland Weather: Clear and Colder Tonight

The forecast calls for a clear and colder night in Portland with temperatures ranging from zero to 10 above in the north and mostly in the teens in the south. Sunday will be mostly sunny with no significant temperature changes.

Portland

Local club notes mix meeting, elections, and permits

The Past Matrons Association of Madonna Chapter OES met at Mrs Alice Crockers Kennebunk home for a brief business session and Christmas tree exchange then chose new secretaries for next year. An auto junk yard permit for Roger Camire West Kennebunk was re issued after a state approval hearing. The board also approved $800000 in tax anticipation notes to Ocean National Bank. Bowdoin and Lasell College students and several local residents were listed as visiting over the holidays. Edmund Cashen spoke to law enforcement officers in Skowhegan about Maine Law Enforcement Association benefits.

Glen-Mor Route 1 Doris West Benda Edwards Agnes Jackson Carrie Emmons Laella Ingall Vivien Tranci Roger Camire West Kennebunk Ning Camire West Ken Kenneth J. Cuneo Summer Street Betsy Tibbetts Lasell Junior College Auburndale Mass Orren Tibbetts Fletcher Street Carol Clark Becker Junior College Worcester Derrence Clark Edmund L. Cashen Maine Law Enforcement Association Skowhegan Cashen Merton Johnson South Windham John Foss Augusta Francis Henderson Somerset County Joan Hoffitzer Robert Hewitt Torronto Ont Susan Emery Lincoln College Northeastern University Boston George Emery Hazel Butland Webber Hospital Biddeford Michael and Ruth Barra University of Maine At Orono Robert Barra Kennebunk Landing Linda Nedeau

Kidnap Suspects Sought by FBI in El Hatillo Case

Hoover stated the kidnapping to be connected to El Hatillo and urged anyone with information about the two suspects to contact the nearest FBI field office or local authorities for help.

el Hatillo Honduras Hoover FBI

Miss Wolenski Weds John Madden in Kennebunkport

Ruth Christine Wolenski daughter of Goose Rocks Beach residents married John Michael Madden son of Norway Maine in St Marthas Church Kennebunkport. The bride wore a silk gown with lace and seed pearl veil. Maid of honor Elizabeth Sareey wore burgundy velvet. Best man Timothy Cook and ushers Leonard Sandborn and Walter Lowell. A reception followed at Glen Mor Restaurant. The couple plans a New England honeymoon and will reside in Kennebunkport.

Kennebunkport Jed St. Martha’s Church Ruth Christine Wolenski Joseph Wolenski Goose Rocks Beach John Michael Madden John Madden Norway Maine Elizabeth Sareey Millinocket Timothy Cook Plaistow N. H Leonard Sandborn Windham Walter Lowell Westbrook Glen-Mor Kennebunk New Engle States Madden Kennebunk School Gorham State College Uated Oxford Hill High School Cape Elizabeth Junior

Marys Nursery School Christmas Party Ends With Songs

Children at Marys Nursery School 42 May St Biddeford held their annual Christmas party yesterday. After lunch presents were exchanged and songs were sung. Attendees included Paul Nolette Douglas Delorge Richard Roy Tod Allaire Laura Audet Lisa Carignan Heidi Hodkin William Millette Gil Paquette Tod Hilton Toby Hilton Michel Carson Chuck Reay Cindy Bouthot Stuart Ross Carolyn Twomey and director Mary P Spirouni assisted by Theresa M Girard.

Mary's Nursery School Biddeford Heidi Hodkin William Millette Gil Paquette Tod Hilton Toby Hilton Michel Carson Chuck Reay Cindy Bouthot Stuart Ross Carolyn Twomey Theresa M. Girard Mary P. Spirounias

Pagano duo buys frame apartment property in Saco

Anthony Pagano and Jean M. Pagano of Saco completed a real estate purchase from King Woodman Realty. The frame apartment dwelling with private garages and land at 425 Main St in Saco was acquired from Alfred J. Cloutier.

Anthony Pagano Jean M. Pagano Saco King Woodman Biddeford Alfred J. Cloutier Main St

Police warn two armed men may be dangerous

Authorities describe two suspects as potentially armed and dangerous. One man named Krist is six feet tall and about 195 pounds with a heavy beard. a police source notes he may look older, possibly 40, despite being 23.

Krist

Christmas Play Cast and Crew Behind the Scenes

The production of The Christmas Star lists Samuel, Mark Allen, Elizabeth, Linda Foley, Joseph, Ronald Ganong, King Herod, Michael Hallezuk Jr., Mary, Linda Zimm ermann, Three Wise Men, Carlton Burnham, James Monaldo, and Patrick Ganong as cast and helpers with Beverly Burnham, Diane Hallezuk and Cecelia Waddell as curtains. Ronald Lefebvre directed the play with Mrs Jo-Ann Brousseau as assistant director and promoter.

Samuel Mark Allen Elizabeth Linda Foley Joseph Ronald Ganong King Herod Michael Hallezuk Jr Mary Linda Zimmermann Carlton Burnham James Monaldo Patrick Ganong Beverly Burnham Diane Hallezuk Cecelia Waddell Ronald Lefebvre Jo-Ann Brousseau

Rod And Gun Club Officers Elected In Saco

Camp Ellis Rod and Gun Club elected new officers Foster Leavitt Sr president Paul LaChance vice president Fred Clark treasurer Ralph Hight secretary A covered dish supper served 35 members Biggest Buck Trophy awarded to George Campbell rifle to Ed Erwin of Rumford Fred Ahearn chaired the trophy drive Christmas park and auction held Eck Hanson auctioneer

Camp Ellis Foster Leavitt Sr Paul LaChance Fred Clark Ralph Hight George Campbell Ed Erwin Rumford Fred Ahearn Eck Hanson

Saco Legion Home Break Is Investigated

Saco police investigated a break at the Owen-Davis American Legion Post home on Beach Street last night. Thieves entered through a side window and stole about $1.50 in cash and 30 bottles of beer. The break was discovered shortly after 1 a.m. by patrolmen Robert Stone and Norman Pothier in the area.

Saco Owen-Davis American Legion Post Beach Street Robert Stone Norman Pothier

County Salon 257 Meets In Kennebunkport

York County Salon 257 Eight and Forty met at Mrs. Alice Leach’s home with co hostess Mrs. Eleanor Heinze. Chapeau Mrs. June Tarbox opened the meeting with obligations to Mrs. Florence Inness. 11 Passe Chapeaux and two partners were present. Florence Gagne reported, a thank you note from Betty McKeon leaving for Canada read, and five cards sent to National Jewish children noted. Next meeting set for Jan 16 at Mrs. Germaine Grant’s on Garfield Street in Saco with co hostess Mrs. Angie Cote. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. attendees included Alice Milliken Marie Jean Pelletier Doris Taylor Rose Sullivan Gertrude Johnson Martha Beaudoin Priscilla Fooper Alberta Redmond.

Kennebunkport York County Alice Leach Eleanor Heinze Chapeau June Tarbox Florence Inness Salon Chapeaux Cretaire Cassiere Florence Gagne Betty McKeon Canada Gertrude Rankin Florence Lewis Departmentale Secretaire Cassiere Hazel Patridge Departmentale L’advocate Almina Fli Germaine Grant Garfield Street Saco Angie Cote Santa Claus Alice Milliken Marie Jean Pelletier Doris Taylor

Fire destroys section of three story building in Biddeford

Firefighters arrived shortly after 6 48 p m to battle a blaze that damaged the second floor and caused heavy water and smoke damage to businesses and offices upstairs. No major injuries were reported though one firefighter earned a minor finger injury. Occupants including Emma Daniels were away at the time. CAPE KENNEDY AP Apollo 7 and 8 missions are noted with light banter from ground controllers.

Aimee Rocever Clude Leed War Savings & Loan Association Romanow Furniture Co

Apollo 8 to Reach Moon and Return in Historic Flight

Apollo 8 scientists describe a bold lunar mission with Borman Lovell and Anders aboard. The craft will depart Earth orbit, coast 66 hours toward the moon, then perform lunar orbit insertion behind the far side. After 20 hours orbiting, a planned engine burn will propel Apollo 8 for a high-speed return to Earth, ending in the Pacific.

Moon Earth Borman Lovell Anders Pacific Ocean Sea of Tranquility Mount Marilyn Kibbitz

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Mrs Annie O'Brien Edward O'Rourke New York Memoriam Walter Wilcox Dorothy B. Tarbox Ewas South Congregational Church Temple Street Kenneon Il Methodist School Street Method Church Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Ogunquit Ie Junior — Baptist Youth Saco United Heey Sacocaekaene Holy Cross College Tom Boisture Springfield al Cece Livingston N.J Springfield College New Haven Tides A. Mp.m. A.M. P.M Suas Edmund Cashen John M. Madden Valliere Miss Wolenski Realty News Normand M. Methot Lamothe Avenue Rod and Gun Club Saco Legion County Salon Cape Kennedy Navy Aker M. Kirra Jr Santa RCA Murphy’s Home Entertainment Center Beachway
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