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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1968

Page

3

Deaths Louis M. Hayes 60 Biddeford

Louis M. Hayes 60 of 13 Wentworth St Biddeford died at home after a short illness. Born November 25 1907 in Rumney New Hampshire he was a self employed seaman and lumberman. Survived by wife Doris a son Richard three daughters Marlene Sharon and stepdaughter Carlene all of Sanford three brothers Leonard Newfield Harold Milton and Sherburne and two sisters Mrs Ruth Ross and Mrs K P York. Funeral services at Roger Lucas Funeral Home York on Friday time TBA.

Louis M. Hayes Wentworth St Biddeford Rumney N.H Charles T Augusta Flint Hayes Doris Hayes Richard Marlene Sharon Carlene Sanford Leonard Newfield Harold Milton Sherburne Ruth Ross East Eee K. P York Roger Lucas

Grace Devlin 81 dies after long illness in Kennebunk

Mrs Grace C Devlin 81 of Summer Street Kennebunk died this morning after a long illness. Born in Auburn August 23 1886 she was a retired schoolteacher daughter of George L and Pamelia Townsend Coburn. Survived by sister Marguerite Tibbetts and several nieces and nephews. Ducted at Bibber Memorial Chapel 67 Summer St tomorrow at 11 am Rev Edward Ward Kennebunk Baptist Church will officiate. Interment in California. Friends may call 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home.

Kennebunk Grace C. Devlin Summer Street Auburn George L Pamelia Townsend Coburn Marguerite Tibbetts Nepherie Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Edward Ward Kennebunk Baptist Church California

Prayer gathering for Jules Baillargeon at Cote Funeral Home

Members of the People’s Eu charistic League of St. Joseph’s Church will meet at 7 tonight at the Cote Funeral Home, 87 James St., Saco, to say prayers for Jules Baillargeon, a member.

People’s Eucharistic League of

Memorial services for Jules Baillargeon held in Saco

Memorial services will be conducted by the Rev James J Mullen Council Knights of Columbus Old Orchard Beach tonight at 7 for Jules Baillargeon at the Cote Funeral Home 87 James St Saco.

James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus Old Orchard Beach Jules Baillargeon Cote Funeral Home James St Saco

Prayers for Ernest Gaudreau by Biddeford VFW Post

Prayers will be offered for Ernest Gaudreau a member by the Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post at 7 30 p m tomorrow at Bolduc Funeral 291 Alfred St Biddeford

Ernest Gaudreau Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Bolduc Alfred St. Biddeford

Knights of Columbus to Hold Prayers for Member

Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus will meet at 7 tonight at Cote Funeral Home 87 James Street Saco to say prayers for Jules Baillargeon a member of the councils fourth degree assembly.

Luke E. Hart

Fellowship Meets In Kennebunk

In Kennebunk the Women s Fellowship of Christ Church met last Thursday with President Mrs Earle Grames presiding The evening featured a talk by Ms Clarice Nickerson on her trip to England Refreshments were provided by Circle 1 under leader Mrs Ronald Robertson The next meeting is April 4 an afternoon session at 2 Marilyn Wentworth will speak on Arts in Our Schools Refreshments by Circle 5 led by Mrs Dorothy Pillsbury

Kennebunk Women's Fellowship of Christ Church Earle Grames Clarice Nickerson Engad Circle 1 Women’s Fellowship Ronald Robertson Marilyn Wentworth Circle 5 Dorothy Pillsbury

Insurance Women Meet In Portland

Portland gathering of Insurance Women of Southern Maine at the Sheraton Eastland Motor Hotel featured Arthur C Bruettner as guest speaker on How Bright is Your Future The Biddeford delegation included Miss Ruth Nichols Mrs Rita Huot Mrs Phyllis Johnson and Mrs Donna Brady with Saco represented by Miss Louise Anglosante and Miss Geraldine Schoomans both of Old Orchard Beach.

Portland Arthur C. Bruettner Insurance Women of Southern Maine Sheraton-Eastland Motor Hotel Biddeford Ruth Nichols Rita Huot Phyllis Johnson Donna Brady Saco Louise Angelosante Geraldine Schoomans Old Orchard Beach

Funeral Directors and Offices Names and Addresses

Funeral directors and service offices listed with phone numbers and locations in Saco Maine. Emond Conroy Shumway Gross Dennett Craig shown with street addresses and contact lines.

Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr

Card of Thanks for kindness during illness and bereavement

Expresses sincere thanks for acts of kindness during the last sickness and for floral offerings and sympathy tributes following a bereavement.

Funeral services held for Alexander B Quinnam at Saco church

Funeral services for Alexander B. Quinnam of 23 Old Orchard Road Saco were conducted Monday afternoon at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco with Rev Ralph Mugford of Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle officiating Interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Bearers named Joseph L Boudreau Joseph L Desrocher Robert R Mondor Robert J Mondor George Tallon and John Hill

Alexander B. Quinnam Old Orchard Road Saco Dennett and Craig Main St Ralph Mugford Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Old Orchard Beach Laurel Hill Cemetery Joseph L. Boudreau Joseph L. Desrocher Robert R. Mondor Robert J. Mondor George Taillon John Hill

Funeral for Mrs Emilia Michaud Held at St Andre’s

Funeral services for Mrs Emilia Michaud of 72 Foss Street Biddeford were held Tuesday at 10 AM from St Andre's Church. Rev Maurice Morin celebrated a solemn high Mass with Rev Leopold Nicknair from Waterville as deacon and Rev Donald LaBranche as subdeacon. Choir and organist Mrs Laura Proulx accompanied. Bearers were John Bousquet Richard Michaud Maurice Menard and Raymond Michaud. Remains flown to Wallagrass for interment. burial planned in spring at St Joseph's Cemetery in Wallagrass.

Emilia Michaud Foss St Biddeford St. Andre's Church Maurice Morin Leopold Nicknair Waterville Donald LaBranche Charles Proulx Laura Proulx John Bousquet Richard

Funeral services for Albert Lemay at St. Andre church

Albert Lemay of 11 Mitchell Lane Bid ing is funeralized at 9 from St. Andre's with Charles E. Rivard assisted by Rev. Donald LaBranche as deacon and Rev. Maurice Morin as subdeacon. Choir singers and bearers named. Burial in Notre Dame section of St. Joseph's Cemetery with prayers by Father Morin.

Albert Lemay Mitchell Lane Biddeford

Moody funeral services held for Lyman E Moody

Funeral services for Lyman E Moody aged 117 Main St Biddeford were conducted Monday afternoon at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford with Rev John H Miller of the United Church of Christ officiating. Interment followed at St Demetrius Cemetery Biddeford. Bearers were Leo Vachon Carleton Bridges Raymond Tancrede and Robert Flanagan.

Lyman E. Moody Main St Biddeford Sansoucy Stone St John H. Miller United Church of Christ (Congregational St. Demetrius Mr. Miller Leo Vachon Carleton Bridges Raymond Tancrede Robert Flanagan

Services for Paul Brill Held at St. Margaret's Church

Funeral services for Paul Brill of 2 Burdette Street were held Monday morning at St. Margaret's Church in Old Orchard Beach. Rev. John Clancy celebrated the requiem high mass with music by organist Mrs. Antonio Boisvert and the church Women's Choir. Interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco, with graveside prayers by Father Clancy. Bearers were Arthur Lambert Joseph Dougherty Edmond Rube William Mullen and Donald Doyle, all members of the Biddeford-Saco Lodge of Elks.

Old Orchard Beach Paul Brill Burdette St St. Margaret's Church John Clancy Antonio Boisvert Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Father Clancy Biddeford - Saco Lodge of Elks Arthur Lambert Joseph Dougherty Edmond Rube William Mullen Donald Doyle

Funeral services for Mrs Glenna Justin

Funeral services for Mrs Glenna Grace Justin of 5 Shady Lane Old Orchard Beach were held Monday at the Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Saco with Christian Science Reader Pearl F Grant presiding. Cemetery, Saco.

Glenna Grace Justin Shady Lane Old Orchard Beach Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Saco Pearl F. Grant Christian Science Reader Christian Science Society of Laurel Hill Cemetery

Meetings Of Church Circles Are Scheduled

The Women's Fellowship of Congregational Biddeford met with President Mrs. Mark Horne leading devotions and memorializing Mrs. Robert Noble Sr. Circle A leads Feb 20 at 1 30 p m at Mrs Hutchins home, Circle B Feb 15 at 7 30 p m at Fellowship Hall, Circle C Feb 20 at 1 30 p m at Mrs Staples home Saco. Refreshments served by Circle E.

Women’s Fellowship of the United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford Mark Horne Alfred S. Bradford Wayne B. Hutchins Robert Noble Sr Horne Circlea Ruby Packard Maplewood Ave Berthal Stranck Royal Sheltra Fellowship Hall Circle C Annie Phillips Harold J. Staples Main St Saco Cirlele E Jerome Daly Hutchins Bradford Packard Staples Clayton W. Cartimill William D. Beety Phillips George Harpoothan Claude E. Faulkner Joseph Haley Charles Patrick Earle Atwood Carleton F. Foss Robert Montgomery John Moeckel Alfred Family Stimpson John H. Mil- Marie L. Royler

Local Biddeford Residents Noted In Personal Notices

Mrs Louise Thibeault of 73 Pike Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Mrs Joan Goulet of 155 Pool Street Biddeford is a patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs Florida Baillargeon of 30 Union Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Ronald Breton, son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Breton of 16 Cutts Street Biddeford, has attained the Dean's List at Boston University.

Louise Thibeault Pike St Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Joan Goulet Pool St Webber

Portland Weather Outlook for Tonight and Thursday

Fair and cold tonight with lows from zero to ten below in the north and teens below zero in the extreme south. Thursday brings fair conditions in the north with increasing cloudiness in the south, a chance of snow by late afternoon in the extreme south, and continued cold temperatures.

Portland

Local Fraternal and Church Group Meetings Noted

Elks Centennial Committee meeting rescheduled to 7 30 pm Friday Feb 9 in Lake F E Hart Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary to meet 8 pm tonight at Washington Street Biddeford hall Madisses of First Parish Congregational Saco to meet 6 30 pm tomorrow for supper and officer installation Saco Democratic City Committee to meet 7 30 pm tonight at G A R Hall Biddeford Past Matrons Association Adah Chapter O E S Biddeford to meet 7 30 pm tomorrow at Mrs George Ruoman 3 Roberts Street Tighe Beaudoin Farley American Legion Post and Auxiliary to hold Four Chaplains Memorial Service 8 pm tomorrow Elm Street Biddeford Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters not meeting tonight next date to be announced.

Lake FE Hart Council Knights of Columbus Washington Street Biddeford Hall First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Saco Adah Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford George Rooman Roberts St Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley, American Legion Post Elm Street Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters John H. Miller United Church of Christ Anes Tighe- Beaudoin - Farley Post American Legion Hall

Midweek church notes with multiple services and rehearsals

A series of Thursday events across Biddeford and Saco include prayer meetings at Bible Baptist Church in Saco and the Salvation Army hall in Old Orchard Beach, plus choir rehearsals at Biddeford Foss Street, South Biddeford, and School Street Methodist churches. A Franciscan Lay Order meeting precedes mass, and a memorial service for The Four Chaplains is planned at the American Legion Hall in Biddeford with guest speakers.

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Dr ‘Chard Beach Biddeford Foss Street Methodist Church South Biddeford Methodist Church Foss Street Crusader School Street Methodist Church

Snatchpurse Sought In Biddeford

An unknown assailant knocked down 78 year old Ethel Worden on Crescent Street Biddeford and stole her pocketbook containing about $12. She was treated at Webber Hospital. Police Chief Edgar Sevigny Lt George Friary and Officer Alfred Guilmette investigated.

Biddeford Crescent Street Ethel R. Worden Alfred St Webber Hospital Edgar Sevigny George Friary Alfred Guilmette

Emergency handled with calm order in crowded section

Former article fragment notes Mrs Davenport praising orderly conduct and lack of panic as the emergency was well managed. The remarks focus on the section’s behavior and the well controlled response.

Soviets missiles likened to air drones orbiting atmosphere

Experts compare missiles resembling pilotless bombers that stay in the atmosphere with ballistic missiles that accelerate toward space and strike at extreme speeds. The text also defines a yahoo as a crude, boorish person.

Looking Ahead At Weather For New England

The five day forecast covers northern New England, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Temperatures Thursday through Monday match seasonal normals with days ranging from the mid 20s in north to upper 30s in south by day. Nights vary from near 10 in the north to the low 20s in the south. Friday will be a bit warmer, with a colder spell expected Sunday. Rain or snow totals average over a half inch, mainly south with snow in the north on Thursday and Friday.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island Enna

Dollar Days Sales Start Tomorrow

The Biddeford Saco Merchants February Dollar Days sale runs Thursday through Saturday with about 20 stores taking part. Committee chair Walter R. Lamb and members Michael Nanos and Roland Thibeault organized the event, featuring home and wardrobe items. Clayton W. Cartmill, chamber executive secretary, urged shoppers to support Biddeford and Saco merchants during the three day promotion.

Biddeford-Saco Walter R. Lamb Michael Nanos Roland Thibeault Perceren Biddeford - Saco Chamber of Commerce Clayton W. Cartmill Cartmill Biddeford and Saco

Beach Town Clerk Attends Meeting

Mrs Barbara Lord town clerk attended the Cumberland County Municipal Clerks Association meeting in Westbrook last week where she was invited to answer questions on the electronic voting machines used in the town She said the machines are economically feasible for Maine and could save the state money South Portland plans to install the new machines in time for this year’s primary voting.

Old Orchard Beach Barbara Lord Cumberland County Municipal Clerks Association Westbrook Lord Maine South Portland

Blaze From Stove Sets Biddeford Tenement Fire

Firefighters responding to a silent alarm at 421 Alfred Street Biddeford contained a blaze to the kitchen area as flames from a cooking stove ignited a wall and ceiling in a two and a half story wooden tenement owned by Lorenzo Labbe. A booster line helped quell the fire.

Alfred St Biddeford Lorenzo Labbe

Boy Scout Week Noted By Area Scouts

At Biddeford Scout Hall Troop 305 observes Boy Scout Week from now through Feb 13. Scouts will wear uniforms to school. Scout Sunday on Feb 11 includes Mass at 8:30 then brunch and church services. tests and merit badges achieved by Michael Gagnon Robert Hevey Marcel Richards Eric Sheltra George LaGrange Mare LaCourse Michael George. Marc Boilard swam first class at Portland YMCA. Tenderfoot pins awarded to Michael Banker Dana St Ours. Philip Hatch III second class cooking tested. Roland Ferguson advancing cooking merit badge.

Biddeford Troop 1 Building Association Mason Street St. Mary’s St. Mary’s School United Church of Christ (Congregational Crescent Street Michael Gagnon Robert Hevey Marcel Richards Eric Sheltra

Interdiction debate frames South Vietnam air war strategy

The war's critics argue bombing cannot seal off Communist movements, while Gen Momyer insists the interdiction program disrupts enemy timing and logistics. He says air strikes have forced the enemy to redeploy and tie up hundreds of thousands in repairs, with gains in South Vietnam dependent on weather and targeting.

Korea South Vietnam Momver Momyer Robert F. Kennedy William Fulbright North Vietnam Kennedy United States Auring U.S

Defense argues accident in Brochu murder trial

Defense attorney contends Armand Brochu may have mistaken methyl alcohol for ethyl alcohol and brought alcohol home as a mistake, not intent to kill. The State asserts murder with cold calculated design, while questions of motive are noted. defense emphasizes lack of eyewitness corroboration and stresses trial process rights.

Knudsen Brochu Charles Smith Armand Brochu Smith Portsmouth Naval Monique Richard S. Cohen Nancy

Old Orchard Beach Wins Court Case Against Steuben

Alfred Old Orchard Beach will receive 1850.10 dollars from Steuben in Washington County. Judge Alton A. Lessard ruled in York County Superior Court on Tuesday. The amount covers the cost of supporting an indigent family in 1964. The case dated to the November term of 1967. Steuben argued the family had been absent nine years. the judge ruled the minor’s leave time counted, leaving about four months short of the five-year residence requirement.

Alfred Old Orchard Beach Steuben Washington County Alton A. Lessard York County Lessard

Cub Scout Den Is Launched In Biddeford

Biddeford Cub Scout Pack 309 launches its second den in honor of Boy Scout Week. Den 2 meets 3:30 to 5 p.m. today at 84 Pike St. Den chief is Carl Leonard Jr. and assistant den mother Madeline Chabot. Members listed include Rene Roy Michael Boucher Richard Charette Marc LeBlanc Marc Laverriere Kevin Leonard and Robert Boynton. Scoutmaster Carl Leonard Sr. from Troop 346 attends with refreshments and games.

Biddeford Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Den Elinor Leonard Pike St Madeline Chabot Rene Roy Michael Boucher Richard Charette Marc LeBlanc Marc Laverriere Kevin Leonard Robert Boynton Carl Leonard Sr Boy Scout Tighe Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Post

Salon Members Attend February Pouvoir Meeting

Five Salons from York, Cumberland, Franklin, and Androscoggin counties gathered at the Harold T. Andrews American Legion home in Portland for the February pouvoir meeting. Delegates reported on treasury and project updates, including instruments for the National Jewish Hospital program and tuberculosis seals drives, with a Patriots Dinner planned for April 20 in Portland.

Portland Pouvoir Maine Harold T. Andrews American Legion York County Cumberland County Franklin County Androscoggin County Alice Bartlett Topsham Chapeau National Jewish Hospital Denver Coto Almina Ela Salon 43 Chapeaux Passe Ela Eleanor Watford Jane Moore Hazel Patridge Cumberland Mills Martha Beaudoin Saco Virginia Ford Old Orchard Beach Ford Nationale Pouvoir

Church Group Plans Supper in Biddeford

The Senior Youth Fellowship of the United Church of Christ in Biddeford plans a Saturday supper from to 6:30 open to the public. Menu includes baked beans ham and macaroni and cheese served smorgasbord style. A country store will offer cheese candy apples popcorn balls and more. Assisting are David Leslie Frances Leslie Gail Wagner Flora Harpoothian Carol Crepeau Michael Pierce and Cheryl Michaud under supervision of Mr and Mrs Albert Worden.

Ship United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford David Leslie Frances Leslie Gail Wagner Flora Harpoothian Carol Crepeau Michael Pierce Cheryl Michaud Albert Worden

Accident Involving Saco Residents Records Vehicle Collision

An accident yesterday afternoon near Saco involved Kenneth L. Davis 33 of Pinehurst Apartments Portland Road and Mark B. Black 74 of 90 North Street. Davis stopped for an oncoming car and turned onto Route 1 when Black could not halt, striking Davis rear. Black’s damage was slight. Davis sustained $350.20 damage to his rear.

Saco Kenneth L. Davis Pinehurst Portland Road Davis Mark B. Black North St North Street Route 1 Black

Career planning week for St Francis seniors planned

St Francis College seniors will meet with officials this week as Peace Corps representatives Paula Franke and Charles Amorosino interview students show films and administer the placement test. Hartford Allstate rep David Christensen will hold interviews Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Decary Hall and Dun & Bradstreet Boston via F. R. Doherty will interview Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Decary Hall. The placement office led by John McArdle organized the visits and offers career literature on companies graduate schools and military service.

St. Francis College Peace Corps Paula Franke Charles Amorosino David Christensen Allstate Insurance Company Hartford Conn Decary Hall Dun & Bradstreet 4 Finance Company Boston F. R. Doherty Doherty John McArdle Biddeford College

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