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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1968

Page

3

Obituary of Victor V. O'Brien Jr. of Kennebunk

Victor V. O'Brien Jr. 67 of Ross Road Kennebunk died Wednesday in Homestead Florida. Born January 19 1901 in Somerville MA he was son of Victor V and Ethelyn James O'Brien. He belonged to Christ Church Kennebunk and its Men’s Club and formerly of Kennebunk Fish and Game Association and Red Men. He aided Boy Scout work in Greenwich CT. For two years he worked part time at Hope Cemetery. He survived by widow Minnie E Louis O'Brien, father, son Robert of Riverside CT, daughter Doris Papcan of Kennebunk, brother Harold J of Arundel, sister Annie Maling, five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from Angell Funeral Home 9 Dane St Kennebunk at 2 p.m. tomorrow with Rev. Fred Holmberg officiating. Interment in Hope Cemetery in spring.

Kennebunk Victor V. O'Brien Jr Ross Road Homestead Fla Somerville Mass Victor V Ethelyn James O'Brien Christ Church O'Brien Kennebunk Fish and Game Association Red Men's Association

Mrs Mary Skillins of West Buxton dies after brief illness

Mrs Mary Catherine Skillins 60 of West Buxton formerly of Biddeford died this morning in a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. Born May 31 1907 at Princeton she was daughter of John J and Edna E Gibbs Sanphy. Survived by widower Ray Skillins three daughters Edna Walker Rita Romprey and Alice Metz seven grandchildren. Funeral from St Marys Biddeford Monday at 9 am with entombment Greenwood Cemetery and Woodlawn family lot in Biddeford. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at Shumway Funeral Home Saco.

West Buxton Mary Catherine Skillins Main Street Biddeford Princeton John J Edna E. Gibbs Sanphy Thursday Club Assumption Sodality St. Mary's Church Troo | One Building Association

Mrs Glenna Justin of Old Orchard Beach dies at 70

Mrs Glenna Grace Justin 70 of 5 Shady Lane Old Orchard Beach died this morning in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born in Lynn Massachusetts she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ryan and lived in Kittery Boston area dates. She spent most of her life as a musical entertainer. Survived by widower William H Justin and one stepdaughter Evelyn Jamieson Royal Oak Michigan. Funeral was tentatively set for 3 p.m. Monday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco with calling hours Sunday 2 to 4 p.m.

Old Orchard Beach Glenna Grace Justin Shady Lane Biddeford Lynn Mass Ryan Kittery Justin Michigan William H. Justin Evelyn Jamieson Royal Oak Mich Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco Funeral

Memorial services for Eagles member O'Neil J Frechette

Members of the Biddeford Saco Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles will meet at 7 tonight at the Birch Street hall Biddeford then proceed to Emond's Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to conduct memorial services for O'Neil J Frechette a member.

Biddeford Saco Aerie Order of Eagles Birch Street Biddeford Hall Emond Hill St O'Neil J. Frechette

Local Funeral Home Listings in Saco Area

EMOND S Funeral Home and SHUMWAY Funeral Service are listed with addresses and contact numbers. DENNETT CRAIG in Saco also appears with a Maine TY code and phone number. Philip H. Gross Sr. is named as director in one entry.

Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr

Card of Thanks for Dr Lesieur and Webber Hospital

Sincere thanks to Dr Lesieur and Webber Hospital nurses for care and kindness and to friends for flowers cards and spiritual tributes after the bereavement. Grateful acknowledgment from the Griffin family for the late William Griffin.

Lesieur Webber Hospital William Griffin

Death notice for Alexander B. Quinnam of Saco

Alexander B. Quinnam 62 of 23 Old Orchard Road Saco died suddenly this morning in a Biddeford hospital He was born in Bucksport June 18 1905 son of Samuel and Charlotte Quin nam He attended South Portland High School Thornton Academy Saco served as Saco street commissioner about four years later a marine machinist at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery retiring in 1956 due to ill health He was a 25year member of Saco Lodge F and A M and a deacon of Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach Surviving widow Bessie Myers Quinnam Saco one brother Royce A Quinnam Clifton NJ and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call 2 to 4 p m Saturday at Home 365 Main St Saco with service at 1 p m Monday from Home.

Alexander B. Quinnam Old Orchard Road Saco Biddeford Bucksport Samuel and Charlotte Taylor Quinnam South Portland High School Thornton Academy Portsmouth Naval Kittery Quinnam Saco Lodge A.M Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Old Orchard Beach Bessie Myers Quinnam Royce A. Quinnam Clifton N.J Dennett and Craig Funeral Main St

Robert T. Smith Dies After Church Meeting in South Paris

Robert T. Smith 60 native of Saco died Wednesday night after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage while moderating the South Paris First Congregational Church annual meeting. An Oxford County attorney and longtime probate judge, he had served as town treasurer and moderator in Paris and held church roles including organist and trustee. Survived by widow Gertrude Titus, a son and a daughter, seven brothers and two sisters, services held Saturday at 2 pm with spring interment in Riverside Annex Cemetery.

South Paris Robert T. Smith Saco Oxford County Harvard Lachool Auburn Alton Wheeler Wheeler Gertrude Titus Smith Oxford Hills Maine John H. Reed Paris Dennis Smith New London Gwendolyn Willard Bangor Richard Berkely Calif John Royal and Freeland Kennebunkport Norman Providence R.I Donald Portland Conrad Les Aneles Jances Street Oakland Arlene Smith Glens Falls N.Y South Paris First Congregational Church Riverside Annex Cemetery

Agnes M. Petit obituary in Biddeford listings

Mrs Agnes M Petit 58 of 2 B Harrison Ave Biddeford died this morning at Biddeford hospital Born June 30 1909 in Biddeford she was daughter of Emile and Marie Caouette Surviving Emile Caouette Hills Beach widower Adelard Petit Biddeford three sons Adrien Gerard Petit Joseph R Petit Saco three daughters Mrs Dorothy Linscott Mrs Doris Laverriere and Mrs Gloria Masse all of Biddeford three brothers Armand Caouette Robert Caouette Alcide Caouette four sisters Mrs Irene Leavitt Mrs Dorothy McIntire Mrs Lillian Noel and Mrs Loraine Nadeau 25 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral arrangements incomplete Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford this evening and Saturday Sunday evenings.

Agnes Marie Petit Harrison Ave Biddeford Emile Marie Richard Caouette St. Joseph's Church Emile Caouette Hills Beach Adelard Petit Adrien Gerard Petit Joseph R. Petit Saco Dorothy Linscott Doris Laverriere Gloria Masse Armand Caouette Robert Caouette Alcide Caouette Irene Leavitt Rochester N.H Dorothy McIntire Lillian Noel Loraine Nadeau Hartford Conn Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St

Funeral services for Mrs Florence Harper held in Saco

Funeral services for Mrs. Florence A. Harper aged 80 of 80 Spring Street Saco were conducted yesterday afternoon at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco Rev Paul Funk of Unity School of Christian Education Portland officiated and interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco

Florence Harper Florence A. Harper Spring St Saco Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Paul Funk Unity School of Christian Education Portland Laurel Hill Cemetery

Mrs Charlotte Metayer Requiem Mass Held in Saco

Mrs Charlotte Metayer of 23 Gray Street Saco was held for a requiem Mass at Most Holy Trinity Church at 9 this morning. Rev James A Daly celebrated with soloist Miss Louise Welch and Rev Robert E Lee also present. Burial followed at St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford with last prayers at the grave. Bearers were Robert Roberge Francis Roberge Ernest Roberge and Stanley Krajeuski.

Charlotte Metayer Gray St Saco Most Holy Trinity Church James A. Daly Louise Welch Robert E. Lee St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford Father Daly Robert Roberge Francis Roberge Ernest Roberge Stanley Krajeuski

Mrs. Sarah Whitworth Patient at Webber Hospital

Mrs. Sarah Whitworth aged 43 of Summer Street Biddeford is recorded as a medical patient at Webber Hospital.

Sarah Whitworth Summer St Biddeford Webber Hospital

Delta Alpha Club Meeting at Mrs Cobb’s Home

The Delta Alpha Club will meet at 7 30 P M at the home of Mrs Paul Cobb Ferry Road Saco Our Lady of Victory Circle will meet Sunday at 2 P M in the Fremont Club Hall Alfred Street Biddeford

The Delta Alpha Club Paul Cobb Ferry Road Saco Our Lady of Victory Circle Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford

Boys Fellowship Meeting At Lyman Baptist Church Mills

The Boys Fellowship of Lyman Baptist Church Mills will meet senior at 10 a.m. at the church. A Church School Workshop for all teachers and officers of Religious Education boards from Congregational churches in the area will be Monday at North Parish Congregational Church Sanford. The theme is Understanding and Interpretations of the Life of Jesus with Rev. William Booth of the Maine Congregational Christian Conference as resource leader.

Lyman Baptist Church Mills North Parish Congregiones Sanford Jesus William Booth Maine Congregational Christian Conference

Medical tax deductions and guidance for 1967 filings

The article outlines deductible medical costs and other allowable expenses for 1967 returns, noting limits such as 3 percent of income, Medicare hospitalization rules, and full deductions for supplemental medical payments. It lists deductible items like state and local taxes, charitable contributions, union dues, education, and property losses, and warns against common non deductible items. It references the IRS pamphlet and the 160 page federal tax guide available for 50 cents.

District of Columbia Internal Revenue Service IRS Community Chest Salvation Army Red Cross Heart and Cancer Associations MCA YWCA YMHA YWHA VFW American Legion Chamber of Commerce U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, D.C

Portland Weather Advises Rain and Fog Tonight

Cloudy with rain drizzle and fog tonight in Portland, continuing into Saturday. Low temperatures in the middle 30s with little change through Saturday.

Portland

Looking Ahead At Weather For Northern New England

The five day forecast for northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island calls for above normal temperatures with limited day to day changes. Highs will be in the 40s south to 30s north, and lows mainly in the 30s south and 20s north. Rainfall totals over the period average more than half an inch, with showers Saturday and Sunday and rain in the south, rain or snow in the north around Tuesday.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island Wwommeeey Heever

Night Officers Night Observed by Annette Chapter

Annette Chapter of the Eastern Star hosted visitors from neighboring chapters in Masonic Hall Saco for conferring of degrees. Twelve chapters attended with honors given to Mrs Agnes H Swett and Mrs Paul line Bogh. Memorial rites were held for Norman H Trafton and Fay Davis Roberts. Various officers from multiple chapters performed readings, with a buffet supper and planned future events in February and March.

Annette Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Main ‘Street Saco Agnes H. Swett Grand Chapter Maine CBS Paulline Bogh Norman H. Trafton Fay Davis Roberts Agnes Towle Towle Elizabeth Briggs Fadette York Kenneth Johnson Nancy Lowell Adah Biddeford David Mooers Miniwanca Old Orchard Beach Arlene Phillips Piscataqua Kittery Marie Colliff Union Lyman Ethel Hatch Beacon Light North Berwick Grace Littlefield Marion Dexheimer Adai Doris Stackpole Marshal Bogh Beverly Hill Sarah Orne Jewett South Berwick Whitten Ruth Bethany Stockton Springs Lisrantet Johnson Cedric Russell Virginia Maddox West Kennebunk Madonna Iowa Portland Mount Olivet Lewiston Kora Temple New Hampshire John E. Merrill Ninth Street Auburn Fay D. Roberts Elizabeth Shaw Alice Lawrence Emerson Chester Maddox Norman K .McAuley Webber Hospital Webber Edith Ricker Frank Lacy Wesley Seaward Harold Waight Sarah Lennox Marion Johnson Jean Kimball Esther Beatrice Scamman

Trial concludes jury selection in Brochu murder case

After opening statements by Assistant Attorney General Daniel G. Lilly the trial over Armand Brochu 43 of Biddeford accused of poisoning his wife Monique 41 follows a completion of juror selection. Prosecution contends Brochu drugged her with methyl alcohol and acted with cold design to cause death.

Austin Farnsworth Maine Medical Center Swocee Navy Brochu Armand Brochu Biddeford Monique Daniel G. Lilly Lilly Richard S. Cohen John N. Kelly Charles W. Smith Saco William P. Donahue Roger C. Nadeau Forest St Thursda Erma E. [Sawyer Buxton Nancy ‘Lee Giles Old Orchard Beach Joseph L. Simpson Lou Berwick Ronald E. Lambert Tasker St Elizabeth J. Marshall Alfred Edward A. Grant York Natalie F. Marshall James R. Pope Kittery Elizabeth Hun‘toon Louise E. Hill Arundel Merrill L. Clarrage Wells Stanley A. Burgeson Eliot Priscilla P. Soule Buxton Road Dorothy Dart Kennebunk

Saco Boy in Fair Condition After Ocean Park Road Crash

A 15 year old Saco youth, Miller of C Street, remained in fair condition at Maine Medical Center after being struck by a car driven by Ralph H. Stickney of Ocean Park Old Orchard Beach. The incident occurred at 8 20 near the A and P driveway on Ocean Park Road as snow banks blocked views. The driver stopped and assisted, with Miller taken first to Webber Hospital then to Maine Medical Center by Saco firemen. Police report by Officer Alberich Martin notes the boy darted onto the road from the driveway.

Portland Biddeford Stickney Ocean Park Road Saco Miller Webber Hospital Maine Medical Center Alberich Martin

Elks Lodge Honors Past Exalted Rulers Night

The Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks held Past Exalted Rulers Night at its Portland Road lodge hall in Saco. A roast pork supper opened the event while Arthur Lesieur presided the business session and Richard Murphy directed the initiation of Michael Doroughty. Elder ritual roles were filled by Daniel Crowley Conrad Fecteau Robert Brousseau Fernand Cote Charles Gallig her Gene Palmer Arthur Lambert Joseph Grondin and Joseph Vachon. Memorial services were conducted for Aime Desrosiers.

Charles Gallagher Gene Palmer Arthur Lambert Joseph Grondin Joseph Vachon Aime Desrosiers

Dossier Describes Incident Involving Individual

A dossier outlines a reported incident concerning a specific individual, detailing key events, dates, and involved parties. It notes central actions, potential motives, and preliminary conclusions drawn by investigators, highlighting the person’s role and the broader context.

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