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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1968

Page

2

Deaths in Kennebunk: Miss Frances A. Treamer 72

Miss Frances A. Treamer 72 of Kennebunk Lower Village died suddenly at home. Born July 4, 1895 she was the daughter of Charles W. and Kathryn Hall Treamer. Survived by four brothers and several nieces and nephews. Private funeral Thursday at Angell Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

Kennebunk Frances A. Treamer Kennebunk Lower Village Charles W Kathryn Hall Treamer Scott Somerville Mass Harold Ipswich William John Angell Funeral Home Dane St Evergreen Cemetery

Funeral for Mrs Jessie W Watson in Saco

Mrs Jessie W Watson 75 of 6 Promenade Ave Saco widow of John Watson died last night at Scarborough Nursing Home. Born Glasgow March 14 1892 she was daughter of Charles and Jessie Reilly and a communicant of Most Holy Trinity Church. Surviving daughters Mrs Brendan V Twomey and Miss Jessie Watson sister Mrs Jean Reilly brother Patrick in Glasgow two grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral Thursday at 9 am from Most Holy Trinity Church burial Laurel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Cote Funeral Home today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.

Jessie W. Watson Promenade Ave Saco John Watson Scarborough Glasgow Scotland Charles and Jessie (Fairley) Reilly Most Holy Trinity Church Brendan V. Twomey Jessie Watson Jean Reilly Patrick Laurel Hill Cemetery Cote James St

Omer Methot Dies After Long Illness at 84

Omer Methot 84 of 53 Center St Biddeford died yesterday in a West Scarborough nursing home after a long illness. Born Oct 1 1883 in Stanford California he was the son of Louis and Arline Fortin Methot and a communicant of St Joseph's Church Biddeford. A retired machinist he worked 53 years for Saco Lowell Shops Biddeford. Surviving are three sons Raymond L Normand M both of Biddeford Leopold of Hartford Conn one daughter Mrs Laurette Doucette Biddeford and several grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Funeral from St Joseph's Church at 830 am Thursday Interment at Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at the Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm today and tomorrow.

Stanford Canada Louis and Arline Fortin Methot St. Joseph's Church Biddeford Saco- Lowell Bird Raymond L Normand M Leopold Hartford St. Joseph’s Church Athpe Oh Biddeor Sansoucy Stone St

Prayers Planned by Legion Auxiliary Unit for Omer Methot

Members of Tighe Beaudoin Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary meet at 7 tonight at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford to say prayers for Omer Methot father of Laurette Doucette member.

Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley American Legion Auxiliary Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St Biddeford Omer Methot Laurette Doucette

Food Sale Planned By E And L Club Of Saco

The E and L Club of School Street Methodist Church in Saco holds a potluck during a meeting at Mrs. Marjorie Fogg's home. President Mrs. Phyllis Lariviere and co-hostess Mrs. Nora York lead the session as plans for a March food sale at Shaw's Market, a silent auction in March, and a March 11 meeting at Mrs. Phyllis Vining's home are announced. Names of members and attendees are listed.

E and L Club School Street Methodist Church Saco Marjorie Fogg Mechanic Street Phyllis Lariviere Nora York Saco Valley Sophie Mitchell Webb Hosovita Biddeford Aldie Palmer Phyllis Vining Old Orchard Road Elsie Lane Herberta Harriman Dora Clark Lucy Durgin Edith Waterhouse Virginia Lummis Mary Rollinns Georgianna Harriman

Funeral Directors Directory Entry

Funeral Home listings include FUNDS, Frank X Emond J P Conroy Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco with Philip H Gross Sr Director, and Dennett & Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine with dial in numbers 284 5611 282 0562.

Fmonds Funeral Home Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Dial

Funeral services held for Mrs Yvonne Fournier in Old Orchard Beach

Funeral services for Mrs Yvonne S Fournier of 60 Ferns Ave were held Monday at St. Margaret's Church with Rev Rudolph J Leveille officiating. Burial followed in St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford. Delegates from St Margaret's Ladies Sodality and St Jean Baptiste Council attended along with Urbain S Goulet and others.

Yvonne Normand Binette Richard Albert Redley Taylor Theodore Chamberlain St. Margaret's Ladies Sodality St. Jean Baptiste Counseil Urbain S. Goulet Albert Fournier Isabelle St. Ours Angelina Marcotte

Funeral services for George E. Dion 66 Biddeford

Funeral services for George E. Dion age 66 of 220 Pool Street Biddeford were held Saturday morning at 10 o clock. Rev Roland J Sirois celebrated the solemn requiem high mass with Rev Maurice N Morin as deacon and Rev Donald Labranche as subdeacon. Choir and organ music provided by church members and Mrs Laura Proulx. Burial at St Josephs cemetery where Father Morin led the final rites. Bearers were Richardson Richard Belisle Harvey Larochelle Norman Chagnon Ernest Spenard and Richard G. Dion.

George E. Dion Pool St Biddeford Roland J. Sirois Maurice N. Morin Donald Labranche Laura Proulx St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Morin

Funeral services for Mrs Mil dred Sylvester 61

Funeral services were held Saturday at 9 at St Marys Church Biddeford for Mrs Mil dred Sylvester age 61 of 6 Prospect St. Rev Lawrence DeBlois presided high mass with soloist William Cleary and organist Miss Louise. Burial followed in St Marys cemetery with Father Enright delivering prayers at the grave. Bearers were Kenny Thibeault Raymond Sylvester Henry Tibbetts Roger Nadeau Alfred Freeman and John Bishop.

Mildred Sylvester Prospect St Biddeford St. Mary’s Church Lawrence DeBlois William Cleary Louise Welch St. Mary’s Cemetery Father Enright Kenny Thibeault Raymond Sylvester Henry Tibbetts Roger Nadeau Alfred Freeman John Bishop

Funeral set for Hospital Corpsman Daniel B. Henry

Military funeral services for Hospital Corpsman Daniel B. Henry were held Saturday from Most Holy Trinity Church Saco with Rev. Robert E. Lee officiating a requiem high mass. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford as airmen from Brunswick Naval Air Station served as bearers and firing squad. The bugler was Arnold Ballard.

Daniel B. Henry Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Robert E. Lee Mollie Welch Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford Father Lee Brunswick Naval Air Station Arnold Ballard

Funeral Services for Mrs Ar mand Boilard Hills Beach

Funeral services for Mrs Ar mand Boilard of Pleasant Avenue Hills Beach were held this morning at St Ar dre's Church Biddeford with Rev Charles EF Rivard celebrating a solemn requiem high mass assisted by Rev Roland Sirois deacon and Rev Maurice Morin subdeacon. Church choir sang with Mrs Laura Proulx organist. graveside prayers followed in St Joseph's Cemetery. Bearers: Roger Letarte Fernand Lavigne Raymond Gosselin Richard Bolduc Richard Bolduc Jr Leo Gosselin.

Armand Boilard Pleasant Avenue Hills Beach St. Ardre’s Church Biddeford Charles EF. Rivard Roland Sirois Maurice Morin Laura Proulx St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Sirois Roger Letarte Fernand Lavigne Raymond Gosselin Richard Bolduc Richard Bolduc Jr Leo Gosselin

Desertions Rate During Korea War Courts Martial

Desertions continued as the Korean War raged with 3369 soldiers convicted in desertion courts martial from May 1951 to May 1953. The Army recorded an average annual conviction rate of 0.89 per thousand as active service persisted.

Vietnam War piece prompts antiwar reflections and a police promotion

A cannibal metaphor anchors a Burchett dispatch and an antiwar essay by Dr. M Edward Clark recounts his son's Vietnam death and the impact on mothers and widows. The article notes Clark’s claim of messages sent to grieving families and mentions limited context on Burchett’s political leanings. In Augusta, Lt Harold L Scribner received a four year promotion to northern field division captain, taking command of Troops C E F and G.

Wilfred Burchett Burchett M. Edward Clark Central Baptist Theological Seminary Kansas City Kan Augusta Parker F. Hennessey Harold L. Scribner Patro

Biddeford Association to Meet After Cheverus Game

The Biddeford Athletic Association will hold a special meeting tonight at Biddeford High School after the Biddeford Cheverus basketball game. The meeting will receive a report on the recent dance and collect money turned in by the ticket committee.

Biddeford Athletic Association Biddeford-Cheverus Biddeford High School

Portland Area Social Meetings and Weather Outlook

Variable cloudiness and cold through Wednesday with lingering north snow flurries. Unity Social Club meets tonight with low temperatures near zero to 15 below. tomorrow at 8 at Emma Garside’s home in Buxton Road Saco. Attendees bring a valentine and a gift for a party after the meeting. Past Presidents Association Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary meets 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Mamie Gagne’s home in Biddeford. St Louis Women's Association hosts a Valentine social at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow in St Louis High School Cafeteria with Rev Valmont Gilbert showing church change films and a lunch served. Owen-Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary meets 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Rose Sullivan’s home in Hall Avenue Saco.

Portland Unity Social Club Emma Garside Buxton Road Saco St. Louis Women's Association St. Louis High School Valmont Gilbert Owen-Davis American Legion Auxiliary Rose Sullivan Hall Avenue

Weather Elsewhere Band Club and Meetings in Biddeford

The St. Louis High School Band Club meets tonight at 7:30 at the school. Tomorrow night at 8 the Tighe Beaudoin Farley ry meets at the Post Home Elm Street Biddeford. Deceary Canada American Association meets tonight at 7:30 in the Front Club Alfred Street Biddeford. Officers report at 7 p.m.

Court Deceary Canada-American Association Alfred Street Biddeford

Midweek religious services listed in Biddeford area churches

Several Biddeford and area churches schedule Wednesday activities including choir rehearsals at the United Church of Christ and Goodwins Mills, prayer meetings at Advent Christian and Village Baptist, and Bible studies at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle and Ogunquit routes churches. The United Church committee will meet at 7 p.m. with Croxford Stride and the Wilcoxes named.

United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford Advent Christian Church Hill and Chapel Streets Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Biddeford United Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Methodist Church Lyman Kennebunk Lower Village Village Baptist Church Kennebunkport Committee of Evangelism of the United Church of Christ (Congregational) Biddeford Paul Croxford J. Burton Stride Alfred T. Wilcox

Local Residents Named To State Posts in Maine

Two Biddeford residents, Joseph S. Audie and Agnes K. Johnson, were appointed to state posts by Gov. Kenneth Curtis. Audie joined the Real Estate Commission, succeeding John G. Smith, while Johnson was named to the executive board of the Highway Safety Committee.

Augusta Biddeford Kenneth Curtis Joseph S. Audie John G. Smith Inebankport Agnes K. Johnson Highway Safety Committee

Election Rules Outlined In Kennebunk

Kennebunk boards discuss candidate eligibility for the March 18 Town Meeting. Town Manager Donald Dulac and Town Counsel Chester Cram note residents need not run from a district, then advise that candidates must run from a definite district for seats on the board of selectmen.

Kennebunk Board of Selectmen Donald Dulac Atty Chester Cram

Cub Scouts Observe Week in Biddeford

In observance of Scout Week Neighborhood Den 348 attended Mass at St Marys Church and held their first communion breakfast at the home of Den Mother Bastarache. Attendees included Gerard St Michel Rene Bastarache David Cote Kenneth Moody Norman Langevin Philip Langevin Ronald Gagnon and guests Steven Moody Richard Moody Den Mother Mrs Bastarache Den Chief Roger Bastarache and Cubmaster Joseph Bastarache. The Blue and Gold Banquet is set for Feb 18 at 6 30 p m at the Tighe-Beaudoin Farley American Legion Post Elm Street Biddeford with family participation.

Den St. Mary’s Church Therese Bastarache Summer Street Biddeford Gerard St. Michel Rene Bastarache David Cote Kenneth Moody Norman Philip Langevin Ronald Gagnon Steven Moody Richard Moody Bastarache Roger Bastarache Joseph Bastarache Cubs

Short Circuit Blamed for Biddeford Fire at Harrison Ave

Biddeford firefighters say a short circuit in a light fixture caused a blaze at 30 Harrison Ave a two story wooden tenement yesterday. Responders arrived after a phone call last night. The building owned by Marcel Lizzotte housed by Jacqueline Hatt was unoccupied?

Biddeford Harrison Ave Marcel Lizzotte Jacqueline Hatt

Traffic Problems Subject Of Meeting In Biddeford

A meeting with Maine Highway Commission representative and Biddeford Mayor Leo R. Lemire was held today to discuss city traffic problems. They considered traffic lights, both present and proposed, as part of the agenda.

Maine ‘Highway Commission Biddeford Leo R. Lemire Lemire Erepesse

State Liquor Commission Overturns Stan's License Refusal

The State Liquor Commission ruled the town's denial of Stan's Restaurant malt liquor license on Washington Avenue lacked justification. Owners Stanley C. Cress and Paul J. Meserve appealed after community opposition centered on teen patrons and church presence nearby. The commission found the town selectmen acted in its best interests but that the evidence did not meet legal weight. Town officials said no further action is planned.

Old Orchard Beach State Liquor Commission Stan Washington Avenue Stanley C. Cress Paul J. Meserve Norman Cath Methodist Church Leon Jones

Heart Fund Tea Planned by Beach Unit

C Fayette Staples American Legion Auxiliary meeting at Eden Lane home reports 52 paid members. They vote to place The Line in the high school library and sponsor a Girls State participant. Theresa Remillard joins as a junior member. mystery prize goes to Shirley Doe. Heart Fund Tea set for Feb 28 at Legion Hall 2 4 p.m. with Shirley Doe chairing.

Old Orchard Beach Gertrude L’heureux Shirley Doe Heart Fund Legion Hall School Street St. Margaret’s Parish Hall Gilbert Viola Girard Arline Fontaine

Faith Tabernacle Studies On The End Times

Faith Tabernacle will continue study on The Promise of His Coming this Wednesday at 7 30 p m The session will cover An End in View The End Is Not Yet The End Tribulation The End Christ Return The End Rewards and Punishments The End The Kingdom The following week February 21 the study continues with Thy Kingdom Come The Manner of His Coming Christ s Resurrection and Ours the Benefits of the Resurrection and Judgment and Restoration The public is welcome to attend these studies at 7 30 p m

Old Orchard Beach — Faith Tabernacle

Winston-Salem Job Day aims to lift poverty areas

In Winston-Salem, about 209 people were hired during the first Job Day as city workers and employers met at the coliseum. Mayor Benton noted nearly 1,200 attendees prompted a repeat event, projecting a $16,000 weekly payroll into poverty districts damaged by late rioting. In North Anson, Alexandre Pomerleau died after a logging accident when a log struck him after slipping from a truck.

Winston-Salem, N.C Winston-Salem M. C. Benton Benton North Anson Alexandre Pomerleau St.Martin Que Pomerleau

Teaser as legal term for a torting wrongdoer

A teasor is defined as a person who commits a tort or wrong in legal terms. The term signals civil liability for harms caused to another party, distinct from criminal charges and seeking remedy through damages.

Public Health Association Holds Meeting In Saco

Members of the Saco Public Health Nursing Association board met at Mrs. Gilbert Harrison’s Ferry Road home for the annual meeting. Dorothy Carter reported 2,947 visits for 304 patients and 347 office patients, with MeCARE services and several clinics noted, plus polio vaccine doses. New staff joined after retirements, and several members were added to committees and offices.

Saco Public Health Nursing Association Gilbert Harrison Ferry Road Saco Dorothy Carter R.N Peter Leadley Federal Bureau of Health Maine Department of Health and Welfare Lac Cna Stephen Polackwich Maurice Ross Nursing Association Biddeford-Saco Lodge of Elks Saco Fire and Police Departments Mathilda Scammon R. N Lois Jones Mary McGrath Patricia Hjort Robert Whittier Clayton Freeman John Hewes Milton Gross Arthur Gallant

Valentine Party by Saco Girl Scouts at Church

Troop 22 hosted a Valentine gathering for Troop 19 at School Street Methodist Church. Mrs. Lillian Husser led a flag ceremony, Promise, and Laws followed by an entertainment program with acts, music, and a chorus.

Girl Scouts Saco School Street Methodist Lillian Husser Natalie Lennox Linda Johnson Colleen Nannery Denise Rondeau Angela Coito Wendy Hallett Cathy Roberge Charleston Mari-Jean Higgins Bertha Dawn Marie Lesieur Troop 22 Troop 19 Dawn Husser Are Alley Cathy McInnis Cathi Soule Dianna Warren Debbie Bolduc Cathryn McLoy Bernice Fournier Debbie Lombard Cheryl Peters Sheila Donahue Ruth Blunt Cathy Fogg Darlene Minutti Rebecca Johnson Marlene Merserve Mary LeClair Susan Kany Julie LeClair Virginia McLoy Vera P. Warner Shirley Merserve Linda Lonsdale Pamela Emerson Patricia Loring Debby MacLeod Cathy Morrison Jane Trask Debbie Ketchum Judy Hebert Nadine Smart Christine Dalzell

Sewer Line Discussed By City Officials

City officials and Biddeford Vocational School Building Committee met at Mayor Lemire’s office to discuss sewerage under the proposed site. Engineer William Koutalidis outlined that the current line would lie beneath the building and must not be moved or renewed with cast iron pipe. Alternate routes were explored for cost efficiency. no decision was reached. Attendees included Lucien Doyon, Melvin Gay, Councilman Jean Belair, and Bruce L. Smith.

Biddeford Vocational School Biddeford Vocational School Building Committee Leo R. Lemire William Koutalidis Saco Wilbur R. Ingalls Jr Portland Koutalidis Lemire Lucien Doyon Melvin Gay Jean Belair Bruce L. Smith

Senator Muskie Lecture Heard By Sorority Members

Xi Omicron Exemplar Chapter Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Peter Mantis home Biddeford then attended the U S Sen Ed Muskie lecture at St Francis College Group gathered for refreshments at Mrs Mantis home Next meeting set for Feb 26 location to be announced Attendees included Mrs James Truman Mrs James Nadeau Mrs H Clifford Berry Mrs Jerome Daly Mrs Elizabeth Stansberry and guest Mrs Fred Hadiaks

Xi Omicron Exemplar Beta Sigma Phi Peter Mantis Westmore Avenue Biddeford U. S Edmund Muskie St. Francis College Mantis James Truman James Nadeau H. Clifford Berry Jerome Daly Elizabeth Stansberry Fred Hadiaks

Scientists debate human impact on ozone and weather

In Boulder experts from the Man Services Administration ESSA discuss risks from exhaust and ozone destruction. They seek benchmark measurements to warn if flights raise ultraviolet exposure. Researchers note weather mechanisms are complex and urge cautious study and computer simulations to avoid unintended climate crises.

Services Administration ESSA Boulder Dr. Komhyr Earth J. Komhyr Roberts

An Ocean of Bad Air San Francisco Hippie Mailmen Staged

Two hippie mailmen in San Francisco were placed on forced leave without pay until their hair and beards meet post office standards. The incident followed scrutiny of their appearance during routes. The note cites official grooming rules and local enforcement.

San Francisco Post Office

Joint Meeting Set By VFW Posts Units Biddeford Event

Biddeford VFW and auxiliary group held a four meeting night announcing a testimonial for Dr. Robert Meehan on Sunday at Knox Hotel Thomaston and a Department Council meeting in Rockland the same day.

Biddeford Helen Walker Togus Walker Sunshine Jeannette Curro Mamie Gagne Camp Ellis Webber Hospital State of

Boy Scouts Plan Bowling Party from Wakefield Meeting

Thunderbird Patrol held a meeting at the Quellette home on Wakefield Avenue Saco to plan a bowling party for next week. David Dawn led ceremonies and dues were collected as Doug lass Bartlett led closing prayers. Attendees included Richard Ouellette Robert Ouellette Douglass Bartlett Richard Bartlett Michael Clyatt Clyde Clyatt David Dawn and Scoutmaster Albert Ouellette at a ski doo party in Arundel afterward.

Thunderbird Patrol Quellette Wakefield Avenue Saco David Dawn Douglass Bartlett Arundel Richard Ouellette Robert Ouellette Richard Bartlett Michael Clyatt Clyde Clyatt Albert Ouellette

Burglars Strike Fideman Market in Minneapolis

Burglars hit Fideman Market in Minneapolis on Monday and stole 30 in cash and 500 worth of meat. Two cleavers were used in the theft.

Minneapolis, Minn

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