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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1968

Page

2

Deaths in Kennebunk: Alice K Warren 79

Mrs Alice K Warren 79 of 44 Storer St Kennebunk died yesterday in a Biddeford hospital after a short illness widow of Ernest R Warren born Jan 21 1889 in Alfred daughter of Luke H and Celise Morris Roberts graduate of Kennebunk High School 1907 honorary life member of Madonna Chapter OES Delta a Class Christ Church and Olive Rebekah Lodge Surviving two daughters Mrs George W Whittier and Mrs Kenneth W Burr three grandchildren and one niece Funeral 2 pm tomorrow Bibber Memorial Chapel 67 Summer St Kennebunk conducted by Rev Fred Holmberg Interment Hope Cemetery Kennebunk

Kennebunk Alice K. Warren Storer St Biddeford Ernest R. Warren George W. Whittier Kenneth W. Burr Bibber Memorial Summer St Fred Holmberg Christ Church Hope Cemetery

Wells woman Louella Campbell dies in York hospital

Mrs. Louella Campbell 67 of Stephens Eaton Road Wells died yesterday afternoon at a York hospital. Born Wells June 2 1900 she was the daughter of Joseph and Lyndia Bridges. Survived by husband Alonzo two sons Clinton and Clarence all of Wells 11 grandchildren six great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 1 30 p m from Angell Funeral Home Dane Street Kennebunk friends may call tonight 7 to 9 p.m.

Wells Louella Campbell Stephens Eaton Road Alonzo Campbell York Joseph and Lyndia Kimball) Bridges Clinton Campbell Clarence Campbell Angell Dane St Kennebunk

Two Couples Welcomed Into Fremont Club and Auxiliary

Two couples, Mr and Mrs Paul Neault and Mr and Mrs Albert Dutremble, were accepted into the Fremont Club and Auxiliary at a meeting in the club hall on Alfred Street Biddeford. The event followed by a baked bean supper from 4 30 to 7 00 p m and a Valentine Dance scheduled for February 24.

Paul Neault Albert Dutremble Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Raymond Gosselin Turday Royal Chretien Antonio Mininni Robert Giguere American Legion and Auxiliary Dirigo Boys State University of Maine Orono Saco Valley Association Leo Beaulieu Roland Bergeron Gedeon Bergeron Gerard Belanger Henry Bouchard Ludger Coulombe Leo Cote Antonio Daigneault Alcide Dubois Norman Dubois Oscar Dussault Josephat Grenier Patrick Guerrette Raymond Gendron Robert Guay Urbain Langevin Rene Lacroix Natalie Lemire Pauline Morin Edmond Neault Alfred Lantagne Edward Neault Paul Nadeau Joseph Peloquin Marcel Ross Ernest Valliere George Gagnon

Funeral Home Contacts and Directors in Saco Maine

EXPOND S Funeral Home and SHUMWAY Funeral Service list contact numbers and directors Philip H Gross Sr head DENNETT CRAIG at 365 Main Street Saco Maine with dial codes for each establishment and addresses in the region.

Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco Maine Dial

Funeral Notices for Boothby, Thibeault, Tarbox in Maine

Notices list Marion Grace Boothby 63 of Saco died Feb 14 with funeral Saturday 1 30 pm at Dennett Craig Funeral Home Saco burial Riverside Cemetery Kezar Falls calling hours today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Louise A Thibeault 73 Biddeford funeral from St Andre s Church Saturday 9 am calling hours today 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Tarbox Phillips B 71 Saco funeral Saturday 10 am from Shumway Funeral Home Laurel Hill Cemetery arrangements by Philip H Gross Sr director

Boothby Marion Grace Elm St Saco Sanford Dennett & Craig Funeral Home Main St Riverside Cemetery Kezar Falls Thibeault Louise A Pike St Biddeford St. Andre's Church Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Funeral for Omer Methot in Biddeford at St. Joseph's

Funeral services for Omer Methot aged 53 from 53 Center Street Biddeford were held Thursday at St. Joseph's Church Biddeford with Rev Valmont Gilbert officiating. Music by Dianna Rousselle and the church Men's Choir, burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Bearers included Ronald Boivin Steven Mantis Steven Cantara Richard Cantara Raymond Moreau and Frank Ribaudo.

Omer Methot Center St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Valmont Gilbert Dianna Rousselle St. Joseph’s Cemetery Father Gilbert Ronald Boivin Steven Mantis Steven Cantara Richard Cantara Raymond Moreau Frank Ribaudo

Analysts weigh Khe Sanh siege threats and Vietnam toll

U S military analysts doubt a ground assault on Khe Sanh by North Vietnamese infantry, pondering bombardment from protected positions. The Pentagon warns of higher losses as 800 U S aircraft have been lost in North Vietnam. Hue Citadel bombardments continue and 12 Marines die at Khe Sanh. Secretary Rusk accuses Fulbright of disservice over nuclear weapon use questions. International reports cover Panmunjom ceasefire talks, 18 Israelis killed before a cease-fire ends Jordan clashes, and West German hopes for French Britain cooperation.

U.S Khe Sanh United States North Vietnam Pentagon Hue Rusk Sen. J. W. Fulbright Vietnam Panmunjom Jordan Jordan River

Linwood H Kimball Re-Enlists In Army

Linwood H. Kimball son of Mrs. Dorothy H. Kimball of Old Orchard Beach has re enlisted in the U S Army. He previously served three years in the regular army and was stationed in Germany for two years. He will depart for his new station immediately after reenlistment.

Linwood H. Kimball Dorothy H. Kimball Washington Ave Old Orchard Beach Linwood Kimball Heath St U.S. Army Germany Kimball

Local notices list Biddeford residents in hospital, nursing home

Raynald Martel of 298 Elm Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Irene Nadeau of 160 South Biddeford is a patient at Webber. Marion R. Haines of 11 School S Saco is a medical patient at Webber, Biddeford. Mamie E. Gagne of Camp Ellis has been transferred from Webber to Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home Sanford. John A. Weiss USN of 142 West Biddeford was initiated into the Royal Order of Shellbacks during a cruise from Subic Bay Philippines to Newcastle Australia. Richard R. Provencher USN of 139 Cleaves Biddeford has completed nine weeks Navy basic training at Great Lakes Illinois.

Raynald Martel Elm St Biddeford Webber Hospital Irene Nadeau South St Marion R. Haines School St Saco Mamie E. Gagne Camp Ellis Hillcrest Manor Sanford John A. Weiss USN John E. Weiss West St Royal Order of Shellbacks Subic Bay Philippines Newcastle Australia Richard R. Provencher Dennis G. Provencher Cleaves St Navy Naval Training Center Great Lakes

Club meetings set for Monday and Sunday in Saco and Biddeford

Delta Alpha Club members will meet Monday at 7 30 at Mrs. Hurrells Ferry Beach aco The Past Noble Grands Association of Saco Rebekah Lodge will hold a 6 30 p m supper at Mrs Vining s Old Orchard Road Saco A meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary TWUA AFL CIO will be held Sunday at 2 p m at the Union Hall Main Street Biddeford

Delta Alpha Club Joe Hurrell Ferry Beach Aco Noble Grands Association Saco Rebekah Lodge Phyllis Vining Old Orchard Road Saco Ladies Auxiliary TWUA AFL — Cio Union Hall Main Street Biddeford

Boys Fellowship at Lyman Baptist Church Meet Saturday

The Boys' Fellowship of the Lyman Baptist Church Good wins Mills will gather Saturday at 10 a.m. at the church for their meeting and activities.

Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Memory Night Observed By Annette Chapter of Eastern Star

Memory Night was observed during a meeting of Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star at Saco Masonic Hall with 92 members and six guests in attendance. Worthy Patron Ethel Whitten and ast Patron Kenneth Johnson led the session. Frances Smith received a welcome as district deputy grand matron, with 25 year members honored and given pins.

Annette Order of the Eastern Star Saco Masonic Hall Ethel Whitten Kenneth Johnson Frances Smith District 1 Order Fay Davis Roberts Norman McAuley Frank Lacy Charles Clark Edith Ricker Elizabeth Mitchell Bette Jean Roberge Winnegance Yarmouth Adah Biddeford Margaret Johnson Lakeview Jefferson Piscataqua Kittery Whitten Lawrence Bowie

Bankruptcy filings list debts of several Portland workers

In U S District Court wage earner plans filed yesterday the names Gerard R Petit of Biddeford with 6595 liabilities and no assets Raymond L Herrick of Saco with 1505 liabilities and no assets Arthur R Plante of Kennebunk with 2673 liabilities and no assets were listed among the plans.

Portland U.S Biddeford Gerrard R. Petit Raymond L. Herrick Saco Kennebunk Arthur R. Plante

De Gaulle Opposes Britain Entry in Common Market

The article reports De Gaulle remaining opposed to Britain joining the six nation Common Market while Kiesinger and West German leaders explore a flesh-on-bones economic offer. A free trade plan aims to widen Britain’s market and may include Ireland Denmark Norway and possibly Sweden. Discussions among Common Market foreign ministers are set for Brussels on February 29.

Britain Kiesinger de Gaulle Ireland Denmark Norway Sweden Brussels Johnson U.S United States

Weather Forecast for Portland Tonight and Saturday

The forecast for Portland calls for fair but continued cold tonight with lows from zero to 10 below. Saturday will bring increasing cloudiness and slightly warmer conditions with snow flurries developing over northern portions.

Portland

NORAD probes Russian air intrusion test over continental shield

A spokesman said an investigation is under way to learn the incident's circumstances. An unnamed NORAD official quoted by Lucas said the Russians appeared to be testing defenses and had “accomplished their mission” if that was their aim. He noted such penetrations are not daily but occur often enough to avoid panic.

Lucas NORAD

Britain criticizes American measures as continental discrimination

In remarks regarding policy, a British official or commentator claims that the United States acts against European interests, arguing the steps are discriminatory toward the Continent and provoke friction between allied powers.

Britain

Looking Ahead At Weather in Northern New England

The Weather Bureau projects a five day cold spell for northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island with below normal averages. Daytime highs will mostly be in the teens and 20s northward and near 30s southward while nighttime lows range from around zero to 10 above in the north and teens to 20s in the south. Precipitation stays under a quarter of an inch with a chance of light snow flurries mainly in northern areas Saturday and Sunday.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

262nd Public Exchange of Epithets Ends

The Panmunjom meeting yields no results as Gen. Pak threatens destruction of the United States and enemies of the people. Adm. Smith and U S officials observe another round of mutual contempt, marking the 262nd public transmission of hostility and derision.

Adm. Smith Pak United States

Purse Nabbers Strike Again In Biddeford

Biddeford police investigate two purse snatching attempts. Mrs Angela Acton reports two youths aged 16 or 17 grabbed her purse on Elm Street and fled toward Crescent Street. Mrs Mary Dermody says she was knocked down in an attempted purse theft on Graham Street. Investigations led by Sgt Albert Elwell and Officer Armand Quellette, and by Sgt Adelbert Morin Jr and Officers Guilmette and Beal.

Biddeford Angela Acton Elm St Crescent Street Mary Dermody Graham St

Candy Sale Planned by Jaycee Wives in Saco

The Saco Jaycee Wives met at Mrs. Roger Elliott’s home to organize a candy sale for March 8 at Shaw’s Market in the Saco Valleyee Center. Proceeds go to the Saco Valley Association for Retarded Children. Mrs. Elliott appointed concession workers for the Battle of the Bands on Feb. 25 at Saco City Hall.

Saco Jerome Eaton A. Raymond Gannon York County Ferry Road Claude Belanger James Cartier Daniel Dearborn Barry Gallant Sherman Letellier James Ward III Leroy Waycott Wilfred Trottier Richard Farrell Richard Lageux

Saco Mayor Reay Announces Plans To Step Down

Reny, in the legislature, cites commitments at home and long senate term as reasons for not seeking re election. He lives at 35 Clark St in Saco and serves as treasurer of Reay Brothers Printers. He is a Biddeford High and Wentworth Institute graduate, York County Democratic Finance Board member, and member of the Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce Saco Businessmen Association and Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks. He previously sat on the Police and Fire Commission and was York County Firemen’s Association president. He is married to Patricia Henderson.

Senate Reny Clark St Saco Reay Brothers Printers Biddeford High School Wentworth Institute Boston York County Democratic Committee Biddeford - Saco

Egypts Canal and Tourism Earnings Before Suez Closure

Before the canal closed Egypt earned about 200 million dollars annually from the Suez Canal and around 100 million dollars from tourism. This financial snapshot highlights the country’s reliance on maritime revenue and tourist trade prior to the disruption.

Suez Canal Egypt

Governor Curtis Calls For More Maine Educational Funds

Governor Kenneth M. Curtis addressed a St. Francis College student government leaders dinner stressing the need for increased state funding to raise the quality and quantity of Maine higher education. He cited a 441 percent rise in 1967-68 appropriations since 1959-60, highlighted by new vocational institutes, expanded University of Maine programs, campus growth, and a merger of the University and state colleges. Curtis noted dramatic progress in the past year, including doubled vocational enrollments and a one-third boost in operating funds for state colleges, with University of Maine enrollment rising from 5,652 in 1964 to 8,480 in the current year. He announced $50,000 for a Gulf of Maine Research Institute and urged intercollegiate cooperation as essential to Maine’s educational future.

St. Francis College Kenneth M. Curtis Intercollegiate Council of Maine Maine St. Francis New York Curtis Lewiston Bangor Presque Isle University of Maine Portland Augusta Research Institute of the Gulf of Maine

Church Women Will Assist At Meeting

Old Orchard Beach reports the Washington Avenue Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service will host and serve refreshments for an ecumenical gathering next Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Coordinating with Rev. Norman Cath, members from Biddeford and Saco will join, with several members volunteering donations and serving duties. The next meeting is planned for March 7 at Mrs Helen Cummings home with Mrs Gertrude Leonard assisting.

Old Orchard Beach Mattie Bliss Women's Society of Christian Service Washington Avenue Methodist Church Ruth Hodeen Seaside House West Grand Avenue Elizabeth Garland Norman Cath W.S.C.S Biddeford Saco Helen Cummings School Street Gertrude Leonard Florence Benson Hazel Davis Ethel Ritchie Louise King Garland Harriet Andrews Anna Anderson Jean Cooper Gertrude Wight

Central Maine Power Co Pays Quarterly Dividends

Augusta directors announce regular quarterly dividends on the companys preferred stocks, payable April 1, 1968 to record holders as of March 8, 1968. Dividends: 0.87% per share on 3.50% Series, 1.15 per share on 4.60% Series, 1.18 per share on 4.75% Series, 1.31 per share on 5.25% Series, and 1.50 per share on 6% Preferred Stock.

Augusta Central Maine Power ‘0

Beach Budget Increase Highlights Town Budget Shift

A tentative Beach budget shows about a 160000 increase over 1967 with school spending up 65700. New items include 8000 for tax maps 5000 for street department leader down payment 7800 for three trucks and 4200 for a street sweeper. Licensing board salaries rise 1050 and most departments report higher budgets.

Old Orchard Beach Leon F. Jones Jones Fire Department Public Works Department

Kennebunk Firemen Douse Blaze Quickly

A customer at Bow doin's Pharmacy reported smoke from a rear loading platform at 7 15 pm. Volunteer firemen arrived and quickly contained a blaze in the packed business area. Owner Warren Bowdoin learned of the fire after extinguishing, as investigators probe trash barrel origin and possible cigarette disposal.

Kennebunk Bowdoin Warren Bowdoin

Albert Beety pledged to Alpha Tau Omega at Monmouth College

Albert Beety son of Mr and Mrs Albert R Beety of Bonython Avenue Saco Maine a freshman at Monmouth College has been pledged to the college chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega social fraternity.

Monmouth Ill Albert Beety Albert R. Beety Bonython Avenue Saco Maine Monmouth College Alpha Tau Omega

Fulbright cites Wheeler comment on nuclear use impression

Senator Fulbright says a statement by Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Earle G. Wheeler left the impression that nuclear weapons could be used if needed. The remark touches on military policy during tense discussions of defense strategy.

Fulbright Earle G. Wheeler Joint Chiefs of Staff

Blue And Gold Banquet Plans For Saco Pack 328

Plans finalized for the Blue and Gold Banquet of Saco Cub Scout Pack 328. The event at Christ Episcopal Church hall Biddeford features a 6 p m Feb 26 covered dish supper and family participation with kite making and a kite derby planned for March. Openings for boys 8 to 10 years old remain. contact Andrew Scontras for details. The next committee meeting is March 14 at Trinity Episcopal Church parish house.

Saco Trinity Episcopal Church Cleveland Street Christ Episcopal Church Hall Biddeford Andrew Scontras Wildwood Drive

Saco Resident Leaves Sum To Organizations

A Probate Court will in Saco allocates 2000 to Webber Hospital Assoc to form a trust named Alexander and Florence E Rankeillor Fund for hospital expenses. Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco and Biddeford receives 1000 as a trust for church expenses. Real estate allocated to Georgia M. Sawyer of Saco. remainder to Margaret R. McKnight of Thomasville GA.

Alfred Saco Webber Hospital Florence FE. Rankeiller Webber Hospital Association Alexander and Florence E. Rankeiller Unitarian - Universalist Church of Saco and Biddeford Alexander Florence E. Rankeillor Georgia M. Sawyer Margaret R. McKnight Thomasville Gertrude B. Atkinson Miss Atkinson Violet A Beatrice C. Atkinson Main St Gertrude E. Woodman Mary P. Johnson Jane B. Atkinson Nancy A Brookshire Carlyle H. Harmon

Kimball Lane Designation Changed After Long Fight

Kennebunk town officials assented to designating Kimball Lane as public access, granting access to its sole resident Herman Cohen after his December campaign. Selectmen also dropped a warrant article on Dutch elm removals pending study of employing a full time tree expert to monitor elm disease.

Kennebunk Kimball Lane Herman Cohen Donald Dulac Cohen Ledmen

Granite State Man Petitions to Set Aside Sentence

Alfred A Portsmouth New Hampshire man James Martin 28 serving a three to six year state prison term petitions York County Superior Court to have sentence set aside alleging constitutional rights violations and legal errors in sentencing He pleaded guilty to entering and larceny at Valle's Steak House in Kittery on Sept 7 1965 the break netted 2647 Justice Donald W Webber assigned to hear the petition.

Alfred Portsmouth N. H York County Superior Court James Martin James L. Reid Valle’s Stea Kittery Supreme Court Donald W. Webber

Thornton Debaters At Maine Tourney

Varsity and novice debaters from Thornton Academy Saco join students from Massachusetts New Hampshire and Vermont on the University of Maine campus for the annual U M High School Debate Tournament through tomorrow. Debaters include Karen Truman James Ross Pamela Dinsmore and Sharon Littlefield with coach Thomas S Cushman.

ORONO Massachusetts New Hampshire Vermont University of Maine U.M Karren Truman James Ross Pam Lela Dinsmore Sharon Littlefield Thornton Academy Saco Thomas S. Cushman

Music Selected For Passion Sunday at Foss Street Church

The major work The Seven Last Words of Christ by Theodore Dubois will be performed at Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford on Passion Sunday March 31. Conducted by Donald Hamalainen from Kennebunk with soloists Peter Harvey bass Gorham and Albert Packard tenor Scarborough, the event marks the annual Music Festival by the Biddeford-Saco Council of Churches. Rehearsals set for Feb 25 at 3 15 p.m. and more soloists to be announced. Hamalainen, director of music for Old Orchard Beach schools, directs area choirs and serves as organist at St Martha's Church in Kennebunkport.

Christ Theodore Dubois Foss Street Methodist Biddeford Biddeford - Saco The Council Hamalainen Old Orchard Beach School Rockland Gorham State College St. Martha's Church Kennebunkport

YWCA Aided By Dessert Bridge in Saco

A dessert-bridge party for the YWCA was held at 271 Bradley St. in Saco. Mrs. Robert Shaw and Mrs. Henry Tartre hosted. High scorers included Mrs. Lloyd Trecartin, Mrs. Philip Curtis, Mrs. John Harmon, Mrs. Frank Sears, and Mrs. Thomas Donahue. Several other attendees were listed.

YWCA Robert Shaw Bradley St Saco Shaw Henry Tartre Lloyd Trecartin Philip Curtis John Harmon Frank Sears Thomas Donahue Robert Whittier William Kany Jr Jason Ramsdel Bradley Leach Ronald Bouter Ronald McGuire Richard Reay Raymond Carter Robert Lockhart Joseph Kenneally Howard Cushman Arthur Waters Donald Fogg

Saco Little League Meeting Scheduled

Saco Little League holds an organizational meeting Sunday at 7 p.m. in the recreation building. League President Tom Winston will name coaches and set the season schedule. Volunteers for coaching umpiring or other roles are urged to attend. An estimated 22 million Americans own stocks in one or more companies.

Saco Little League Tom Winston Winston

Lost Terrier Near Fortunes Rocks in New York

Small black terrier missing in the Fortunes Rocks area. Licensed tag on the dog. Responses should be directed to Kennedy. A reward is offered. Call 282-2144.

Fortunes Rocks New York Kennedy Dial

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