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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1967

Page

2

Deaths Mrs Frances M Davis 71 Biddeford

Mrs Frances M Davis 71 of 18 Fall St Biddeford died yesterday in a local hospital. Born March 9 1896 in Warsaw Poland she was a communicant of St Marys Church and member of the Assumption Sodality. Survived by son Linwood Davis and three grandchildren. Requiem high mass 9 a.m. Friday at St Marys with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call Cosgrove Funeral Home today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Frances M. Davis Fall St Biddeford Warsaw Poland St. Mary's Church Assumption Sodality St. Mary's Parish Linwood Davis Hills Beach St. Mary’s Church Greenwood Cemetery Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St

Raymond Amnotte 42 Biddeford resident dies at home

Raymond J Amnotte 42 of 161 Elm St Biddeford died unexpectedly at home Tuesday afternoon He was born in Lyman April 1925 son of George and hire LeBel Amnotte He served in the Merchant Marines and last worked for the Saco Lowell Shops Survived by his widow Theresa Kelley Ammotte son Richard and several siblings Friends may call Emond Funeral Home Biddeford today 7 9 p m and Thursday 2 4 and 7 9 p m Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a m from the funeral home

Raymond J. Amnotte Elm St Biddeford Lyman George and Hire LeBel Amnotte Amnotte Merchant Marines Biddeford Saco Saco-Lowell Theresa Kelley Ammotte Richard Amnotte Patricia Barba Amnotte George Amnotte West Kennebunk Paul Kalama Wash Roland Nashua N.H Robert Hartford New Hampshire Rachel Pierce Kennebunk Anita Alofson Claire Wade Joseph Emond Hill St

Break in Foiled at Biddeford Furniture Store

Biddeford police halted a late night break in at Reliable Furniture on Main Street. Patrolman Everett Bowden found the front door sprung at about 8 15 pm and a petty cash bag containing 9 50 in change in the alley behind the store. Store manager Joseph Lamontagne identified the bag as the petty cash. Police Chief Edgar Sevigny heads the ongoing investigation.

Reliable Furniture Main Street Biddeford Everett Bowden Bowden Joseph Lamontagne Lamontagne Edgar Sevigny

Card of Thanks to Friends and Relatives

Mrs Paula Murphy expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for expressions of thoughtfulness during her illness. Paula's Beauty Shoppe

Paula Murphy Paula

Funeral services for Mrs Anna Renouf Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs Anna Renouf of 41 Crescent St Biddeford were held at St Josephs Church. Rt Rev Msgr Elie Hevey celebrated a solemn requiem high mass with Rev Leo LeBlanc as dea con and Rev Sylvia Levesque as sub deacon. Church choir sang with Dia na Rousselle organist. Surrounded by Rev Felix Pepin OSB Rev Michael Custer OSB Rev Anselem Reagan OSB. Bearers were Norman Verrier Paul Tousignant Ronald Begin Paul Martel Donald Pepin Maurice Pepin. Burial followed at St Josephs Cemetery with graveside prayers led by Father Pepin assisted by Fathers Custer Reagan and Levesque.

Anna Renouf Crescent St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Elie Hevey Leo LeBlanc Sylvia Levesque Diana Rousselle Felix Pepin OSB Michael Custer Anselem Reagan Norman Verrier Paul Tousignant Ronald Begin Paul Martel Donald Pepin Maurice Pepin St. Joseph’s Cemetery Father Pepin Father Custer Father Reagan Father Levesque

Funeral services for Mrs Hu guette M Cote

Funeral services for Mrs Hu guette M Cote 32 of 71 Alfred St Biddeford were held this morning at 8 30 at St Josephs Church A requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev Henri Bechard SJ Choir members and Mrs Diana Roussell played the organ Burial was in St Josephs Cemetery with Rev Roger Labrecque reciting last prayers Bearers were Donald Fournier Raymond Cadorette Joseph La flamme and Maurice Neault.

Huguette M. Cote Alfred St Biddeford St. Joseph’s Church Henri Bechard S.J Diana Roussell St. Joseph's Cemetery Roger Labrecque Donald Fournier Raymond Cadorette Joseph Laflamme Maurice Neault

Extensive Tests Precede Kidney Transplant in U S Case

A 20 year old woman Sylvia Szlak in New York received a kidney after extensive preoperative tissue compatibility testing. The donor, a 45 year old stroke victim, showed unusually compatible tissue allowing a 90 minute operation and reduced need for rejection drugs. Two Iowa patients later received kidneys from a Pennsylvania boy who died on Christmas, at the Cleveland Clinic.

New York U.S Sylvia Szlak Bellevue Hospital Cleveland Clinic Pennsylvania Bellevue Szlak Felix Rapaport New York University School of Medicine Iowa Patty Kerr Chariton Richard Leeper Keokuk Richard Stivers West Springfield Brown Memorial Hospital Conneaut Ohio Cleveland Bruce H. Stewart Ohio Highway Patrol

Kiwanis Interclub Meeting In Old Orchard Beach

The Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Club met Tuesday at Stan's Restaurant Washington Avenue led by President Roger Tousignant. Willian Mullen gave the invocation as five Portland Club members attended the interclub program coordinated by Nunzi Napolitano. J Nason Milliken chaired Ladies Night and Officer Installation plans for Jan 10 and reported on arrangements with tickets obtainable from him.

Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Club Stan Washington Avenue Roger Tousignant William Mullen Portland Club Nunzi Napolitano Portland J. Nason Milliken

Harrodsburg Founded Before Declaration in Kentucky

Daniel Boone and James Harrod surveyed the Harrodsburg site and laid out Kentucky’s first permanent white settlement two years before the Declaration of Independence.

Frankfort, Ky Daniel Boone James Harrod Harrodsburg Kentucky

The Burden of a Song Describes Musical Refrain Concept

The article defines the burden of a song as the running accompaniment or repetition of musical sounds or words, outlining its role in structuring a piece. It explains how a refrain or recurring motif provides continuity and emphasis within a composition.

Local Navy Listings and Hospital Notice

Ernest Hebert of Amherst Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Seaman Apprentice Terry R. Hilton USN son of Harold Hilton Jr Moody reports for duty aboard USS Essex. Seaman Recruit Leo P. Glaude Jr USN son of Leo P. Glaude Sr Old Orchard Beach graduated Navy basic training at Great Lakes. Chief Hospital Corpsman Roman L. Jacobson USN husband of Edith C. King of Biddeford reports for duty at Naval Air Station Alameda.

Ernest Hebert Amherst St. Biddeford Webber Hospital Terry R. Hilton USN Harold Hilton Jr Old County Road Moody Essex Leo P. Glaude Jr Leo P. Glaude Sr Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Navy Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill Roman L. Jacobson Alfred E. Jacobson Florence Ore Edith C. King Biddeford Naval Air Station Alameda Calif

Veterans Auxiliary to Meet in Biddeford Tonight

Members of the Past Presidents Association of Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will gather at 6 15 PM at Biddeford City Building and proceed to a shore dinner with the location to be decided.

Thursday prayer and choir meetings listed across Biddeford Saco area

Mid week prayer meetings and services are scheduled Thursday at 7 p.m. in multiple churches including Bible Baptist Saco 144 Ferry Road Salvation Army Old Orchard Beach 91 Union Ave and Pentecostal services at Knights of Pythias Hall Kennebunk led by Rev E Terry Courtney. Choir rehearsals occur at Foss Street Methodist Biddeford School Street Methodist Saco United Church of Christ Congregation Biddeford and Advent Christian Church with Junior and Senior choirs at various 3 15 p.m 6 30 p.m 7 p.m times.

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach E. Terry ‘Courtney Knights of Pythias Hall Main Street Kennebunk Biddeford Foss Street Methodist Church South Biddeford Methodist Church Foss Street Crusader United Church of Christ Congrega Ena Advent Christian Church Hill and Chapel Streets Biddeford School Street Methodist Church

Guests of Mr and Mrs Emery and others over the weekend

Old Orchard Beach guests included the Emerys daughter and son in law Gary and Chad Patterson of Bangor and Sister Mary Kieran of Portland. Doe family visitors included Howard and Mrs Doe of Newport and Tommy, plus Paul Remillard Roger and Terry.

Francis Emery Fort Hill Avenue Failh Gary Patterson Chad Bangor Mary Kieran Portland Richard Doe Colby Avenue C2 Howard Doe U.S.S Willis A. Lee Newport Doe Tommy Paul Remillard Roger Terry East Providence R.I Gordon Doe Valerie Charles Mooers Shady Lane New Britain Conn

Cold Portland Night With Light Snow Likely

Fair and continued cold conditions extend into Thursday with increasing cloudiness. Low temperatures range from zero to 15 degrees in southern areas and zero to 10 degrees in northern portions. Snow chances increase Thursday night.

Portland

Weather Outlook For New England Five Day Forecast

The revised five day forecast shows below normal temperatures for Thursday through Monday. Daytime highs will reach the 20s in the north and low 30s in the south with nights from zero to 10 in the north and teens in the south. Cold most days with partial moderation Sunday and Monday. Precipitation averages over half an inch, mainly as snow late Thursday into Friday, with snow or rain in the south by Monday.

Boston New England

1968 Economic Outlook Seen With Inflation Rise

Two private economists predict the 82 month expansion will continue into 1968 with higher inflation and a small rise in unemployment. They forecast price increases around 3.5 percent and GNP moving from about 785 to roughly 844.5 billion. Unemployment may edge up from 3.9 percent.

Associated Press Washington Carl H. Madden U.S. Chamber of Commerce Gerhard Colm National Planning Association Colm Madden

Romney leaves South Vietnam with basic grasp of situation

Governor George Romney of Michigan states he departs South Vietnam with a basic grasp of the situation. He emphasizes that his understanding centers on the essentials of policy and military context, reflecting a cautious distant assessment.

Govy George Romney Michigan South Vietnam

Visit With Jakowenko Ends Week Getaway

The report notes a family visit as they spent the week with their daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jakowenko, marking the conclusion of a brief respite.

Henry Jakowenko

Brady Baby Welcomed By Journal Staff At Home

Theresa Ellen Brady eight months shy of two greets new neighbors with a newspaper group in Old Orchard Beach. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul T Brady of 10 Cookman Avenue. Grandfather is Thomas A Brady.

Theresa Ellen Brady Paul T. Brady Cookman Ave Old Orchard Beach

Birth Announcements List for December Daughters

To Mr and Mrs Tierney a daughter Mary Ellen weighing seven pounds 62 ounces Dec 21 To Mr and Mrs Foltz a daughter Patricia Sharon weighing six pounds five ounces Dec 22 To Mr and Mrs Fournier a daughter Lisa weighing five pounds five ounces Dec 26

Bryan M., Tierney Fern Park Ave Old Orchard Beach Mary Ellen Harry J. Foltz Pleasant St Saco Patricia Sharon Maurice Fournier Highland Ave Lisa

Lost Jefferson portrait to be shown on one cent stamp

The Rembrandt Peale portrait of Thomas Jefferson, 1800, rediscovered after 159 years, will appear on a new one cent postage stamp starting Jan 12. The painting, once insured for 200000, was presented to the White House by the Mellon family in 1962.

Associated Press Baltimore Thomas Jefferson Rembrandt Peale Jefferson Peale Museum Mellon White House

Arundel Auto Firm Hit in Overnight Break-In

A break in at Arundel Wholesale Auto on Route 1 is under investigation. Four or five car radiators and a box of cigars were stolen. The company is owned by Norman Rochefort and the York County Sheriff's Department is handling the case.

Arundel Route 1 York County Richard Dutremble Norman Rochefort Sheriff's Department

War weariness rises as Viet Nam conflict intensifies in 1968

The article outlines a looming 1968 climax with North Vietnam matching allied troop buildup. It notes risks of new fronts, higher American casualties, and increased enemy sophistication. It cites nine North Vietnamese divisions by mid 1968, Laos and Cambodia pressure, and Westmoreland's offensive plans using a strengthened force including the 101st Airborne. It mentions defoliation, civilian displacement, and political strain in Saigon, plus concern over weaponry and morale.

Dak North Vietnam U.S Laos Cambodia Saigon 101St Airborne Division Westmoreland 101St Ho Chi Minh Viet Minh Vietnam Can Tho Moxong South Vietnam Dmz Dien Bien Phu United States Russia Soviet Union 2Nd Corps Ace Algeria Nguyen van Thieu

Cheponis-Jurgel Wedding Held In Haverhill

Cheryl Ann Jurgel and Michael S. Cheponis Jr. married Dec. 23 at St. Joseph's Church Haverhill. The ceremony featured Rev. Leo Ouellette and organist with vocal soloist Daniel Fusconi. The couple plans a Florida wedding trip.

Haverhill Mass St. Joseph’s Church Cheryl Ann Jurgel Michael S. Cheponis Jr Albert Jurgel Herring Ave Biddeford Maine Michael Cheponis Lowell Leo Ouellette Daniel Fusconi

Bradley Fights Extradition To Louisiana

Edgar Eugene Bradley, 49, of North Hollywood, will fight extradition to Louisiana on a conspiracy to murder charge tied to the Kennedy assassination. Los Angeles prosecutors issued a fugitive complaint. Bradley's attorney says he will surrender today. Louisiana District Attorney James Garrison claimed Bradley worked in 1964 to gain presidential support and alleged Oswald acted as an FBI informant, calling Oswald a patsy. Bradley denies involvement. The case awaits governor decision after possible 30 day window.

Los Angeles Edgar Eugene Bradley New Orleans James Garrison Bradley John F. Kennedy George Jensen Louisiana North Hollywood Garrison California FBI J. Edgar Hoover Lee Harvey Oswald Warren Commission Kennedy Central Intelligence Agency Oswald Dist Atty Evelle J. Younger Younger John J. MecKeithen Ronald Reagan Dallas Clay Shaw

California Constitution: among the world's longest documents

The California Constitution is noted as one of the longest constitutions globally, reflecting extensive provisions and protections. Its length influences legal practice, amendment processes, and the state's governance structure.

California

Driver Charged After Sideswipe On Minois 121 West

Janet, driving on Minois 121 west of Lincoln, veered over the center line and side swiped an oncoming car driven by 21 year old Gary Tibbs of rural New Holland. Neither driver was injured. Janet faced charges of improper use of a lane.

Janet Minois 121 Lincoln Gary Tibbs Gary New Holland

Social Security and retirement planning check up offer

A Metropolitan Family Security Check-up outlines financial facts for retirement and helps plan for the future. It emphasizes confidential, no obligation guidance beyond protecting loved ones and invites a same day call.

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