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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1968

Page

2

Trottier Dies. Biddeford Resident Was Maremont Worker

William Trottier born March 23 1918 in Manchester New Hampshire son of Henri and Rose Trottier. He worked as a machine operator at New England Division Maremont Corp Saco and belonged to St Josephs Church Biddeford. Survived by widow Jeanne Labbe Trottier and six daughters Pris cilla Baird Laura Amita Diane Jeannette and three sons Conrad Amay Norman all of Biddeford. Funeral from St Josephs Church at 8 30 a m Wednesday with interment in St Josephs Cemetery. Visitation at Sansoucy Funeral Home until 9 tonight and tomorrow 9 a m to 3 p m.

Manchester N.H Henri Rose Provencal Trottier St. Joseph's Church Biddeford Trottier New England Maremont Corp Saco Jeanne Labbe Trottier Priscilla Baird Michigan Lorraine Laura Amita Diane Jeannette Trottier Conrad Amay Norman Bidde St. Joseph's Cemetery

Obituary: Mrs Corinne Reny of Biddeford dies after illness

Mrs Corinne Reny 89 of 214 Alfred St Biddeford died after a short illness at an Augusta hospital. She lived in City 4 years and was a communicant. Survived by three stepsons and a daughter Yvonne Reay, all of Biddeford. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 8:39 a.m. from St Church with visiting hours today at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred St from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Corinne Reny Alfred St Biddeford Augusta Ads Guan City Uae Reay Armand Rery Yvonne Reay St . Church Gered Bold@uc Funeral

Boutin of Biddeford Dies. Services Set

Alfred G Boutin of the eford Saco Maine lodge of ks Surviving are three sons Leopold of Dallas Fern and Bernard of Biddeford. five daughters Mrs Paul Robert of Old Orchard Beach Maine Mrs J Callahan of Biddeford two brothers George and Roland Boutin two sisters Miss Malore Boutin Mrs Arthur Pothier all of Biddeford and grandchildren Services will be at 9 am Wednesday from St Andre's Church Biddeford with interment in the family lot at St Jo Friends may call at Colne Funeral Home Biddeford 326 Elm St from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 pm today and tomorrow

Eford - Saco Maine Lodge Leopold Dallas Tex Fernand Bernard Biddeford Paul Robert Old Orchard Beach J Callahan Bid Chelmsford George Roland Boutin Malore Boutin Arthur Pothier St. Andre's Church St. Joseph's Cemetery Colne Funeral Home Elmt

Fort Walton Beach restaurant advertises topless oysters

In Fort Walton Beach a seafood restaurant advertises topless oysters, drawing attention in a local AP report. The item notes a provocative menu description and prompts questions about legal or cultural reception in the coastal town.

Fort Walton Beach Fia

Funeral Directors List Shows Local Homes in Saco Maine

Frank X. Emond J P Couroy Shumway Funeral Service and Dennett and Craig list offices in Saco Maine with addresses on Main Street and a central contact. The fragment names several firms and a phone number 254-1511 for Piners Home.

Ftoms Piners Frank X. Emond J. P Couroy Shumway Funeral Service Ace Street Saco Me Seit Philip H. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco Maine Dial Dennett & Craig Funeral Home

Armendine Boissonneault Dies After Brief Illness

Armendine Boissonneault of 22 Acorn Street Biddeford died at home after a brief illness. She worked 20 years at the Saco Lowell Shops and was a member of Ste Anne Sodality York County Barracks Veterans of World War I Aux and the 6 St Francis Ladies Guild. Survived by son Wilfred E. of Biddeford and four daughters including Mrs George Belanger of Windsor Locks and Mrs Percy Couture of Biddeford. three brothers five sisters and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services set for Thursday at 9 a.m. at St Andre’s Church Biddeford with viewing at 72 Hill Funeral Home tomorrow and Wednesday evenings.

Armendine Boissonneault Acorn St Anne & Julie P.ot Oie Emel Bakes Beaudoin Biddeford Saco - Lowell Boisford Ste. Anne Sodality York County Barracks Aux St. Francis Ladies Guild Andre's Parents, Friends and Teachers Association R.I Edwidge Caouette Marie Anne Bergeron Angelina Cote Saco Robert Marie Mary Augusta Leona Beaudoin Portland St. Andre's Church Hill Biddeford Wale

Ste. Anne's Sodality Members Meet at St Andre's Biddeford

Members of Ste Anne s Sodality of St Andre s Church Biddeford will gather for a meeting at the parish hall on the coming Sunday with parish officers outlining plans for charity actions and community outreach.

Ste. Anne's Sodality of St. Andre's Church Biddeford

Funeral services for Phillips Tarbox in Saco

Funerals were held for Phillips B Tarbox 32 Lucille Street Saco with services at Shumwayner Home and Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. Veterans from York County Barracks WWI and Owen-Davis Post American Legion joined the firing squad and bugler for memorial rites. Members presented a wreath to the widow. Memorial services preceded the funeral.

Phillips B. Tarbox Lucille St Saco Shumwayner Spring St School Street Methodist Church Laurel Hill Ry Rowell Edmond Rowell Edward Gallant Rodney Hooper York County Barracks James Hector Louis Talbot Owen - Davis Post American Legion Francis Simard Arthur Gagne Thomas McGarrity Raymond King Lean Frechette Everett Allen Arnold Ballard

Card Party Series At Beach Continues At Post Home

The Card Party series resumed last night at the Post Home in Old Orchard Beach. Mrs Clara Demers won the ladies high and Mrs Patricia Googe won the ladies low and the Queens prize. A special prize was awarded. The next party will be held Sunday at 8 p.m. at the Post Home and open to the public. The AMVE Auxiliary reuter meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Post Home.

Old Orchard Beach Post Than Presby Clara Demers Patricia Googe AMVE

Limits Debate Shapes Reform Conference Agenda

Delegates consider policy ideas across 70 issues as a study by the American Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation prompts calls for evidence of reform. Reardon urges avoiding appeals court overturns amid rising crime, while proposals range from public age guidelines to insurance for legal fees and a plan for direct popular election of leaders.

American Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation Evi- Reardon Bar Foundation Ienpatie Robert G. Storey Southern Methodist University Law Plan Storey

Local Personal Notices From Biddeford Area

Mrs. Lillian Labonte returns home from Webber Hospital at 23 West Street Biddeford. Mrs. Edward Kasper of 16 Old Orchard Avenue Ol¢ Orchard Beach is a patient at Webber Hospital in Biddeford. Mrs Marin of 79 Lafayette Street LaCo is a patient at Webber Abber Hospital in Biddeford. Deputy Sheriff and Mrs Lud Caouette of 48 Emery Street Biddeford plan their 13th wedding anniversary tomorrow night with a party at Phillippe's Restaurant.

Lillian Labonte West St Biddeford Webber Hospital Edward Kasper Old Orchard Ave Ol¢ Orchard Beach Marin Lafayette St. Laco Webber Abber Hospital Lud Caouette Emery St Iddeford Phillippe

Owen-Davis Post American Legion meeting set in Saco

A meeting of Owen-Davis Post American Legion in Saco will be held Tuesday evening at the Post Home Beach Saco. Lawrence Duro cher of Sanford, recently back from 13 months in Vietnam, will show battle scene movies from the combat zone. All local veterans may attend and refreshments will be served.

Owen - Davis Post American Legion Saco Beach —_ Saco Lawrence Durocher Sanford Vietnam

Church notes list meetings across three towns

A Congregation Book Study meets at 8 p m Tuesday in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 107 Main St. Old Orchard Beach hosts Sunbeams for children 6 to 10 at 3 30 p m Tuesday at the Salvation Army hall 1 Union Ave. A prayer meeting is set for 7 30 p m Tuesday at the Full Gospel church Route 8A just off Route 102 Wells Circle meetings of United Church of Christ in Biddeford are tomorrow Circle A led by Mrs Ruby Packard and Mrs Wayne Hutchins meet at 1 30 p m at 1 Maplewood Ave Biddeford Circle C led by Annie Phillips meets with Mrs Harold J Staples at 339 Main St Saco at 1 30 p m Circle D meets at the home of Mrs Reginald McAdoo St High St Saco at 1 30 p m.

Kingdom Hall of Jehoar Witnesses Main St Salvation Army Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Full Gospel Church Wells The United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford Ruby Packard Wayne B. Hutchins Maplewood Ave Annie Phillips Harold J. Staples Saco Reginald McAdoo High St

Wells Grange Plans Supper and Activities

Wells Grange held a meeting in the hall to plan a March 11 supper for the Women’s Club and a May wedding reception. The Women's Activity Committee sponsors a March 6 products party open to the public and donated to the Heart Fund drive. Members were invited to Neighbors’ Society on Feb 21. Sybil Thompson reported on the State Youth Conference in Augusta. Overseer Donald McIntire presided in Jacob M. Kelley’s absence. A Beulah Hanscom directed literary program featured vocal selections and contests, with proceeds to the Cerebral Palsy fund. Lunches were served in the Morison large dining room.

Wells Wells Grange See Road Pian Women's Activity Committee Ane Cinema Ittery Society Sybil Thompson Augusta Friedel Perkins Donald McIintire Jacob M. Kelley Beulah Hanscom Isabel Perkins Thompson Helen Laprel Bessie McKeon George Perkins Morison Ln Rge

Millionth Visitor Marks Milestone at Chicago Science Museum

Chicago's timber science and industry museum reached its millionth visitor in just over 34 years since opening. Established in July 1933 during the Century of Progress, the museum owes its fame to Julius Rosenwald whose $8 million 1920s endowment supported its creation from the 1893 Columbian Exposition's Fine Arts building rehabilitation.

Science and Industry Chicago Chicago Industry Ae Ism Welcom Julius Rosenwald Donn Children — Women’s Clubs

Union City Daily Messenger Letter Sparks Mixed Emotions

The Union City Daily Messenger reports on a reader letter from Union City Tennessee that expresses mixed emotions about a local issue. The brief item notes public reaction and community sentiment without sensational details.

Union City, Tenn Union City Daily Messenger

Variable clouds bring snow flurries and cold across region

The forecast calls for variable cloudiness with snow flurries in the north and temperatures from 15 below to 5 above in the south. A change is expected Tuesday.

Portland

Weather outlook for northern New England and Boston

The five day forecast from Boston covers northern New England, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Temperatures from Tuesday to Saturday average below normal with lows near zero to 15 degrees in northern areas and teens in southern sections. Precipitation totals under a quarter inch in the north and about half an inch in the south, with scattered snow flurries through Thursday and snow likely Friday or Saturday.

Nortures Boston New England

Kennebunk Scout Troop Hosts Valentine Party

Kennebunk Girl Scouts Troop 256 led by Mrs Selley and Mrs Robinson held a Valentine party at Christ Church. They hosted a hospitality badge activity, invited a preschool guest, and distributed valentines and snacks while showing a movie.

Kennebunk Girl Scouts Troop 256 Fred Selley Lloyd Robinson Christ Church Patricia Strickland Ruth Welch Wendy Vail Leslie Thy Mason Laurie Lebarge Joyce Lawrence Mary Beth Jewett Cindy Bush Roberta Brown Elizabeth Braun Donna Avison Joyce Davis Joy Davis Tari Bennett Bennett Linda Stetson Gail Stetson Sarah Boothby Valerie Seeley Deborah Lebarge Cin- Avisos Jill Davis Collette Stet- Rhonda Stetson Boothby Eric Harrison Scott Lewin Lee C Beth Harrison Beverly Kristin Lebarge Mark Nadeau Kathy

Commission weighs federal riot force and jobs program

The commission debates creating a civilian or military riot control force and rapid airlift readiness, while eyeing a $3 billion annual plan. It urges education, housing, and employment reforms to lift slum areas, with broad support for urban renewal and equitable funding across schools.

Teeiekiine Son Teaiesa Gbeke Rivis Tronsithe Commission Fred R. Harris D-Okla Edward W. Brooke R-Mass

First Banquet Held For Local Cub Scout Den

The Cub Scout Neighborhood Den 348 held its charter presentation and its first Blue and Gold Banquet at Elm Street. Den Chief Roger Bastarache led theInvocation and a potluck supper was served for Cubs and families.

Den Weems Elm Street Roger Bastarache Widder Brown Bastarache Erguson Quinton Wilson Bernice Wilson Rene Bastarache Marc Verville Steven Rossignol Norman Langevin Webelos Wilson Ronald Gagnon Theresa Bastarache Donald Gagnon Deforge’s Roundtable Roland St. Micheli T.E.F. American Legion Post Alice Goule

Israel Faces Threat as Guerrilla Raids Continue

Israelis warn that Arab guerrillas strike inside Israel and worry whether Iraq will cooperate with Hussein. They question King Hussein's strength to sustain a no raid policy, fearing border clashes could lead to a larger future battle.

Israel Hussein

Marines In Terminal Hit By Charter Jet Leaving Travis

Marines stationed at Travis Air Force Base California report damage after a chartered jet exploded or crashed in a terminal area shortly before noon. Communist gunners also fired in the vicinity according to initial eyewitness statements.

Ing Travis Air Force Base Calif

Vietnam War sees heavy fighting near Saigon and delta cities

South Vietnamese troops say they killed 75 guerrillas at Binh Loi Bridge and 100 near the Quang training center, with light American casualties. U S Army cavalry reported killing guerrillas west of Tan Son Nhut. two Americans wounded. Viet Cong mortared Saigon River area. several towns in the delta, including Ben Tre, hit. Navy helicopters reported 30 guerrillas killed and 20 sampans destroyed south of Saigon. American and South Vietnamese forces seized a sniper and about four VC suspects at Hue University during a refugee camp sweep.

Binh Loi Quang U.S. Army 11Th Armored Cavalry Regiment Tan Son Nhut Saigon Ben Tre Mekong Delta Lye Soc Trang Cao Rach Gia Vinh Long Truc Giang U.S. Navy

Local Elks Mark Centennial With Weekend Observance

Centennial weekend events marked by initiation of several candidates and open house at the Elks lodge hall. Activities included speeches on dues, the Elks National Home, and community functions, plus dancing, entertainment, and two buffet lunches.

le Deneve Albert \. Cowles Jr Bradley C. Leach CC. Nadeau A. Seldon Paul N. Vadnais C. Henry Cowgill Alberic A. Berube Raoul A. Paradis William Chocka Leo Lemelin Donald R. Fogg Elks The Edmond Rube Atty Arthur J. Lesieur Arthur J. Lambert Joseph A. Grondin Carl F. Sheltra Ralph H. Pitt Charles M. Gallagher Daniel E. Crowley Grand Lodge Joseph H. Vachon National Service Commission C. Robert Brousseau Fernand M. X. Cote Gene A. Palmer State Association Muriel

State Dept Refutes North Korea Pueblo Letter Claim

A State Department spokesman declined to explain why Washington reaffirmed a position from January 26 and quoted a joint apology letter attributed to 82 Pueblo crew survivors. The department said the letter is false and notes it misstates the treatment of a captured espionage agent.

State Department North Korea

Quick Quiz Q D Did John Paul Jones Hold Admiral Rank

The quiz notes that John Paul Jones was not promoted to rear admiral in the U S Navy though a bid failed. It adds Jones served as rear admiral in the Russian navy and mentions Vietnam religion with Buddhism and Catholic percentages. It also states Buffalo Bill Cody is buried in a rock tomb on Lookout Mountain near Golden Colorado visited by many annually.

White House Hak John Paul Jones U.S Jones Buffalo Bill” Cody Lookout Mountain Golden Colo

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