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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1968

Page

2

Funeral for Mrs Louise Thibeault at St Andre's Church

Funeral services for Mrs Louise A Thibeault of 73 Pike St Biddeford were held at St Andre's Church with Rev Charles E Ridard presiding a solemn high Mass of requiem. Rev Roland J Sirois was deacon and Rev Maurice Morin subdeacon. Burial followed at Calvary Section St Joseph's Cemetery. Bearers were William Bisson Henry Bourque Edgar Cabana Albert Nolette.

Louise Thibeault Louise A. Thibeault Pike St. Biddeford St. Andre's Church Charles E. Rivard Roland J. Sirois Maurice Morin Laura Proulx Calvary St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Morin William Bisson Henry Bourque Edgar Cabana Albert Nolette

Beach Women To Represent AMVETS Unit

Mrs. Rita J. Potvin and Mrs. Marie D. Migner, both of OLD ORCHARD BEACH, will represent AMVETS Auxiliary at the 16th annual Women's Forum on National Security in Washington DC February 19 to 21 at the Sheraton Park Hotel. About 1,200 delegates from 17 organizations are expected. The forum is chaired by the Catholic War Veterans Ladies Auxiliary and conducted by their national president Mrs. John A. Carr Sr. The theme is Il Pledge Allegiance. Other AMVETS delegates include Kathleen Hengely, Lila Basiger, Jaquie Nedelka, Betty Welch, Esther Mitchell, Catherine McIntyre, Jean French, Willaene Sperry, Charlene Hyland, Grace Osborn, Julia Smith, and Grace Wilson from various states. If Mrs Lyndon Johnson can tour the White House, she will greet delegates Monday morning February 19. After the White House visit, delegates will visit Arlington National Cemetery.

Old Orchard Beach Rita J. Potvin Marie D. Migner Amvets Auxiliary Women’s Forum On National Security Washington, D. C Sheraton Park Hotel Catholic War Veterans Ladies Auxiliary John A. Carr Kathleen Hengely Lila Basiger Jaquie Nedelka National Americanism Betty Welch Esther Mitchell Catherine McIntyre Ohio Jean French Willaene Sperry Charlene Hyland Grace Osborn Illinois Julia Smith Grace Wilson Ennysivania Lyndon White House Lyndon B. Johnson Arlington National Cemetery

Firefighters Respond to Two Blazes in Biddeford

Two fires in Biddeford drew crews to 13 Pool Street for an overflowing oil burner and to City Square for a car blaze. The Pool Street building is a three story wooden tenement owned by Mrs. Aurore Labranche, with Ronald Vachon as occupant. A booster line quenched the auto fire linked to a cigarette on carpet. the 1959 car is owned by Euclide St. Onge of 1 Bradley Street, Saco. No damage figures were available.

Biddeford Pool St City Square Pool Street Aurore Labranche Ronald Vachon Euclide St. Onge Bradley St Saco

Beach Resident Honored At Party

OLD ORCHARD BEACH A surprise party was given Os car Day in honor of his 60th birthday on Feb 15 by his two daughters Mrs Beulah Strout and Mrs Doreen Raymond. The party was at Mrs Strout's Smithwheel Road home Day is a patient at Lemelin's Nursing Home. Attendees included Mrs Laura Day Mr and Mrs Jean Aymond and Mark Mr and Mrs Richard Strout Richard Jr Michael John and Timothy Mrs Gladys Shaw Dean Malcome and Ernest Day Mrs Cora Vance Mrs Esther Nason Mrs Lillis Whitney Mrs Linda Dumont and Barbara Mr and Mrs Leslie Norton and William Ronald Douglas and Brenda Norton Mr and Mrs Richard Norton and Kenneth Richard and Daniel Norton Mr and Mrs Cyrie Martel and Norman and Alberta Vance.

Old Orchard Beach Oscar Day Beulah Strout Doreen Raymond Strout Smithwheel Road Day Lemelin Laura Day Jean Aymond Mark Richard Strout Richard Jr Michael John Timothy Gladys Shaw Dean Malcome Ernest Day Cora Vance Esther Nason Lillis Whitney Linda Dumont Barbara Leslie Norton William Ronald. Douglas Brenda Norton Richard Norton Kenneth Richard Daniel Norton Cyrie Martel Norman Alberta Vance

Funeral home listings and directors in Saco Maine

MOND S Funeral Home and SHUMWAY Funeral Service in Saco list contact numbers and directors Frank X Emond J P Conroy Philip H Gross Sr and services. Dennett Craig at 365 Main Street Saco also provides a dial number 282 0562 for inquiries.

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

Card of Thanks for Expressions of Sympathy

The family of the late Mrs. Armoza Bollard expresses sincere thanks for all expressions of sympathy during their bereavement.

Albert Lemay

B C V Class Holds Meeting In Kennebunk

The B C V class of the Kennebunk Baptist Church met Thursday night with President Agnes Simpson presiding. Frances Burleigh led devotions and members planned a secret pal exchange and a March 14 meeting. A Red Cross donation was approved and a foodless food sale noted as successful.

Kennebunk B.C.V Kennebunk Baptist Church Agnes Simpson Frances Burleigh Red Cross Marion Cousens Ruth Ward Ruth Wills Myrtle Benson Loua Ruby Kimball Alma Tomlinson Minnie Robbins Jennie Currier Harriet Freeman Mildred Hutchins Louise Marsh Sarah Owen Lillian Penney

Mrs Eva Roberge Admitted as Patient at Webber Hospital

Mrs Eva Roberge of 59 Harding Street Biddeford is listed as a medical patient at Webber Hospital.

Eva Roberge Harding St Biddeford Webber Hospital

Religious youth and church meetings listed across Kennebunkport Wells Beach and Saco

Sunday events include Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle at Atlantic Avenue and Third Street Old Orchard Beach hosting a youth service at 615 PM followed by an evangelistic service at 730 PM. The Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk hosts Youth Fellowship Sunday 615 PM. The Unitarian Universalist Church Kennebunk on Main Street conducts School of Religion Mondays at 330 PM for Grades 1 12. The Senior Youth group South Congregational Church Kennebec meets Monday evening. Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Junior Choir rehearse Sunday 6 PM. St Martha s Kennebunkport St Monica s Kennebunk St Mary s Wells Beach High School of Religion Mondays 630 PM at St Martha s Kennebunkport. The Methodist Youth Fellowship School Street Methodist Church Saco meets Sunday 6 PM. Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Grades 1 8 follow 9 AM Mass at St Mary s Wells Beach. Advent Christian Church Goodwins Mills meets Sunday 7 PM.

Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Christ’s Ambassadors Unitarian Universalist Church Main Street Portland Road Kennebunk St. Martha’s Kennebunkport St. Monica’s Kennebunk St. Mary’s, Wells Beach St. Martha’s Church Kennebunkport Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach

Maine Briefs Of Inter American conference plans

Augusta announces two Lewiston men will attend an Inter American conference in Lima Peru starting March 31 Gov Curtis said The Senior High Youth Fel Alan Rubin and Philip Jowship of the United Church of Isaacson are officers of Part Christ Congregational Biddeford Alliance which carries out privately sponsored social and economic development programs.

Associated Press Augusta Lewiston Lima Peru Gov Curtis Alan A. Rubin Philip Jowship United Church of Isaacson Part- Christ Alliance Ford

Two Accidents Reported In Saco Early Morning

Two accidents in the early hours were reported by Saco police. Rita M. Desrosiers, 49, of 69 Water St, Saco, struck Sheila M. Boyington's parked car on New County Road. James M. Marshall, 25, of 18 St. John St Old Orchard Beach, was rear-ended by a hit-and-run vehicle on Elm Street. police seek the unidentified driver.

Saco Rita M. Desrosiers Water St New County Road Sheila M. Boyington Scarborough James M. Marshall St. John St Old Orchard Beach Elm Street

Blaze at Meadowbrook Auto Parts Damages Wrecker Engine

Firefighters responded to a Friday incident at Meadowbrook Auto Parts on Ross Road where a wrecker engine caught fire. Crews used CO2 and a booster line, extinguishing the flames with no serious damage reported.

Friday Pro Basketball Results Across Doors

Pro Basketball Friday results feature Baltimore's 147 to 118 win over Seattle and Cincinnati’s 125 to 91 victory against New York. Boston defeated Chicago 124 to 108 while Philadelphia beat San Diego 124 to 108 and San Francisco edged Los Angeles 118 to 116.

Baltimore Seattle Cincinnati New York Boston Chicago Philaphia San Diego San Fran Los Ang Philadelphia Los Angeles St. Louis Sanday San Francisco Detroit

Tacoma Commission settles discrimination case after mediation

Tacoma Washington AP report says the Tacoma Human Relations Commission brought a female complainant and her employer together to settle an alleged job discrimination case. The employer claimed the woman was not producing and should be fired. The case was resolved, Commissioner Myron Taylor said.

Tacoma, Wash Tacoma Human Relations Commission Myron Taylor

Weather Forecast for Portland Tonight and Sunday

The forecast shows variable cloudiness with southern areas mostly cloudy and snow flurries in the north. Winds rise with colder air, lows from 10 to 15 below west and near zero in the extreme south. Sunday expects partly cloudy skies and wind plus additional snow flurries mainly in the northern portion and very cold conditions.

Portland

Ski Conditions Report From New England Operators

Friday afternoon ski conditions from New England areas note new snow in inches, snow surface type, base depth, and condition evaluation. Codes indicate powder, packed powder, man made, frozen granular, spring conditions, and base quality from excellent to limited.

Associated Press New England

New England Ski Areas Weather and Local Club News

Weather outlook lists ski regions from New Hampshire to Vermont with snow flurries possible and temperatures in the 20s to 30s. Community notes cover the 50 Plus club meeting at Webhanet Clubhouse, a February birthday dinner, inter chapter Yankee Belle events in Laconia, and various local social activities and travels of residents.

Weather Bureau New England Vermont

Miniwanca Star Club Meeting at Beach Hall

The Miniwanca Star Club gathered Friday night at Robinson Memorial Hall on West Grand Avenue with President Mrs. Helen Speed leading. Members recited the Lord's Prayer, the secretary read last meeting's records, and a thank you note from Mrs. Priscilla Palmer for a shower was read. Boxes of chocolates were distributed for sale, and Howard Slaney, who spoke on hair prices, won the mystery prize. Refreshments followed hosted by Mrs. Lucille Mooers and Mrs. Constance Warren. attendees included Mrs. Jean Moores, Mrs. Louise King, Mrs. Helen Cummings, Mrs. Howard Slaney, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Nowell, Charles Mooers, and Mrs. Gertrude Wight.

Old Orchard Beach Miniwanca Lucille Mooers Constance Warren Jean Moores Louise King Helen Cummings Howard Slaney Donald Nowell Charles Mooers Gertrude Wight

Saco Valley Riding and Driving Club installs new officers

At the Saco Valley Riding and Driving Club meeting hosted by Mr and Mrs Paul Merry in Portland Avenue Saco officers were installed by Mr and Mrs William Deans John Hogan becomes president Gene Bloodgood is vice president Calvin Rogers Jr serves as secretary and Margaret Chamberlin as treasurer Miss Edna Bloodgood unable to attend New members Donna LeBlanc Kennebunk Marion Marcucci and Anthony Sacco of Scarborough join The group discusses forming a trail riding association with a planned meeting Feb 27 at Miss Mary Merrill's Simpson Road home Refreshments were provided by June Seaward and Chamberlin The retiring president received an eagle plaque and Fred Martin receives cards at Webber Hospital title is attached to the next meeting at Douglas Spencer home Goodwins Mills Lyman

Old Orchard Beach William Deans Saco Valley Paul Merry Portland Avenue John Hogan Gene Bloodgood Calvin Rogers Jr Margaret Chamberlin Edna Bloodgood Donna LeBlanc Kennebunk Marion Marcucci Anthony Sacco Scarborough Durin Mary Merrill Miss Merrill Simpson Road Saco Merry Hogan Webber Hospital Fred Martin June Seaward Chamberlin Douglas Spencer Goodwins Mills Lyman Deans Spencer

NHL Scores and Sunday Schedule Standings

National Hockey League results include Los Angeles 7 Philadelphia 1 and St Louis 3 Pittsburgh 1. Tonight Pittsburgh faces Montreal while New York visits Toronto and Boston hosts Oakland. Chicago meets Detroit with St Louis at Minnesota and Sunday games Philadelphia at New York Boston at Los Angeles and Detroit at Chicago in the afternoon.

Oakland Kentucky Dallas Denver New Jersey Anaheim Houston Minnesota New Orleans Pittsburgh Indiana Madison Wis Associated Press National Hockey League Los Angeles Philadelphia St. Louis Montreal New York Toronto Boston Chicago Detroit

Employer Sells Drive-In to Woman in Sale Report

A local report notes that the employer sold his drive-in restaurant to a woman. The sale details and parties involved are summarized from the readable text, highlighting the transfer of ownership and the new operator.

Biddeford Seniors Have Class Dance

About 283 attendees enjoyed the Biddeford Senior Class dance last night at Steve White gym. Chaperones listed were Thomas Fahey Miss Jane Herrick and Paul Brunelle.

Biddeford Steve White Thomas Fahey Jane Herrick Paul Brunnelle

Area Students Named to Dean's List at St Francis College

St Francis College announces fall Dean's List honorees including James Beatrice Jr, Richard Gagnon, Donald Guignard, Kenneth Scott, Gerard Bolduc, Ronald Cartier, Raymond Cote, Carl Paquette, Loraine Morang, Doreen Bedard, Linda Petit, and Jeanne Petrin. Recipients achieved at least a 3.0 GPA, equivalent to a B.

St. Francis College James Beatrice Jr James Beatrice Mt. Pleasant St Biddeford Richard Gagnon George Gagnon Temple St Saco Donald Guignard Rene Guignard Hill St Kenneth Scott Harry A. Scott Jr Dearborn Ave Gerard Bolduc Laurette Bolduc Hill's Beach Ronald Cartier Philip Cartier Ferry Rd Raymond Cote Romeo Cote Hills’s Beach Carl Paquette Lucien Petrin

Citadel (Continued from Page One) Battles along Jordan front

The eight hour Jordan Israel fight along a 60 mile front between the Dead Sea and the Sea of Galilee ended with a cease fire. Both sides accused the other of starting the clash amid heavy artillery mortars and air attacks. Former Gov. William W. Barron of West Virginia and five others were indicted by a federal grand jury on conspiring to obtain bribes in state contracts. Three of the others are state officials including the roads commissioner and deputy commissioner and the finance commissioner. The Organization of American States selected Galo Plaza Lasso, a former Ecuadoran president, as secretary general after three failed months-long efforts.

Jordan River Jordan Israel Middle East Dead Sea Ithe Sea of Galilee William W. Barron West Virginia Finance The Organization of American States Galo Plaza Lasso Ecuador

Bronze tablet marks Goat Island action in 1782

A Maine recorded plaque describes a British sloop of 18 guns attacking Goat Island in 1782 and being repelled by local militiamen. Lieutenant James Burnham of the town was killed, later honored with a captaincy in the militia.

Maine State Council D.A.R Goat Island James Burnham

Thrift Store Finds 1940s Suits Go On Sale at $9.50

Don Snitz in Tulsa catalogs more than 40 double-breasted suits found among old merchandise. He cleaned and priced them at $9.50 each, noting they echo Bonnie and Clyde style and that customers, especially kids, are snapping them up.

Tulsa Okla Don Snitz

Youth's Assailant Is Sought in Saco Knife Attack

Saco police seek a tall slender youth who attacked Gary Foran of 3 Nye Street on Mechanic Street after 11 pm Friday. Foran knocked the knife wielder to the ground and fled. the assailant, about 6 feet tall, 150 pounds, with long hair and a dark jacket, escaped.

Saco Gary Foran Nye St Mechanic Street Foran

Westmoreland remains in Vietnam amid stalled peace talks

President Johnson insists Gen William C Westmoreland will stay in Vietnam as negotiations with Hanoi remain stalled Three American airmen freed from North Vietnam head home while other events unfold in domestic and international news including civil rights protests and British election expectations

Johnson William C. Westmoreland Vietnam Hanoi U.S Dmz North Vietnam United States

Connecticut man sentenced for FBI station bra stolen funds

Frederick J. Girouard of Manchester Connecticut was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to armed robbery and assaulting FBI agents. He admitted taking $958 in the November 16 theft from Sullivan Plaza Bank and co, and was shot three times during the November 20 gun battle with agents. Judge Anthony Julian imposed 15 years for robbery and five for the assault, with the robbery case moved from Connecticut.

Boston Frederick J. Girouard Manchester Conn FBI South Station Girouard U.S. District Court Robry Sullivan Plaza South Windsor Bank and Ares Co South Windsor Anthony Julian Connecticut

Marines Fight Eight Hours on Eastern Frontiers

U S Marines engaged a Communist force eight hours near the eastern frontier post. Four Leathernecks killed, eight wounded. enemy casualties not reported. Fourteen miles south of the DMZ near Puang Tri City, U S 1st Air Cavalry troopers by helicopter killed 15 enemy troops in bunkers, four Americans killed, seven wounded. Air raids on Hanoi area hit Hao Lac airfield, a barracks, and a missile site. monsoon weather limited strikes to the southern panhandle.

Dmz Puang Tri City Jmen U.S 1St Air Cavalry Division North Vietnam Hanoi Hao Lac Panhandle

Musicale Presented At E I Union

The Women's Educational and Industrial Union in Saco hosted a program titled Around The World in Music with solos and duets by Mr and Mrs Stewart Shuster of Portland and accompanist Mrs Shirley Curry. Shuster heads the Trinity Episcopal Church music program. selections included England Come to the Fair and The Ash Grove among others.

Stewart Shuster Portland Women’s Educational and Industrial Union Hamilton Memorial Hall Saco Shirley Curry Shuster Trinity Episcopal Church England Bendameers Afton Brahms Edelweiss Carolio Ben Grieg Israel Tchaikovsky the Schusters Mrs. Curry Elisabeth Stearns Henry LaVallee Chester Pease William Marston The Red Cross Sweetser Linnell Gymnasium Ornton Academy Vance Packard General Federation of Women’s Clubs Boston Arthur B. Wheeler Biddeford Irene Gilpatrick Malvina Marcille Isabelle Wilbur

Freed U.S. Prisoners Regained Freedom in Indochina

A 1966 Laos camp escape freed a U.S. officer. In a separate incident, three American soldiers captured in South Vietnam were released by Viet Cong forces operating in Cambodia.

Laos U.S South Vietnam Cambodia

Graduate students exempted from service deferment rules

The National Security Council advised exemptions for graduate students in health related fields to national needs, with local boards retaining discretion to grant occupational deferments in individual cases. The change affects incoming and first year graduate students, with about 100,000 first year grads and 400,000 male bachelor’s degree holders in the estimated group.

Lewis B. Hershey Selective Service System Security Council

Multistate AP Briefs Include Theft, Dilemma, Whale Tag

In Los Angeles a refrigerated meat truck owned by Plus Poultry Co. was stolen containing 21 cases of pork shoulder butts 8 cases of pork loin and 57 cases of spare ribs. In Ogden Utah Senator Wallace F Bennett described rural choices as mugging in cities or starving on farms. In San Diego the American Cetacean Society fitted a gray whale with an electronic tracking package emitting a radio pulse sonar and blinking beacon.

Los Angeles Plus Poultry Co Ogden, Utah Wallace F. Bennett Utah Ogden Area Beef Feeders Association San Deigo The American Cetacean Society

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