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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1967

Page

2

Deaths Mrs Anna M Breault 79 Biddeford

Mrs Anna M Breault 79 a Biddeford resident died Tuesday at her home after a two year illness Born in Biddeford Oct 24 1887 she was the daughter of Francois and Lena Labbe She owned the Happy Smile Station for about 30 years retiring in 1959 Survivors include two sons Rev Robert Breault and Maurice J Breault a daughter Mrs Marie Finke nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral services will be Friday at 10 from St Josephs Church Friends may call at the Bolduc Funeral Home today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m.

Anna M. Breault Alfred Road Biddeford Francois and Lena Ducharme Labbe Breault Happy Smile Maurice J. Breault Marie Finke Naugatuck Conn Joseph Dion Philip Pruneau Ovila Bouthot Edward Landry Joseph Viger Ernest Labbe Rosario Labbe Bangor Canada St. Joseph's Church Bolduc Alfred St

Members to Offer Prayers for Anna Breault

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabel will meet Thursday at 7 15 p m at Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford 291 Alfred St to offer prayers for member Mrs Anna Breault. Members should wear badges.

Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella Bolduc Alfred St Biddeford Anna Breault Our Lady of Victory Circle

Our Lady of Victory Circle to Hold Prayer Service

Our Lady of Victory Circle will meet at Bolduc Funeral Thursday at 2 PM to offer prayers for Mrs. Anna Breault, a circle member.

Prayer gathering for Ovide J Petit at Sansoucy Funeral Home

Members of Our Lady of Fatima Circle and Daughters of Isabella will meet at 7 15 tonight at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford to say prayers for Ovide J Petit father of Mrs Lillian Labelle a member.

Our Lady of Fa Fima Isabella Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St Biddeford Ovide J. Petit Lillian Labelle

U S Bombers Hit Viet Cong Base in Tay Ninh Zone

U S B52s pounded Viet Cong jungle strongholds near the Cambodian border in four raids on Tay Ninh Province. The strikes followed the end of Operation Gadsden in C Zone with 161 Communists killed since Feb 2.

Tay Ninh U.S Gadsden C Zone North Vietnam Mu Gia Pass Dong Hoi Vinh Thanh Hoa Mu Gia

Heart Fund Workers Named In Kennebunk

Mrs. Joseph Ruest, Heart Fund chairman for Kennebunk, lists February drives with multiple captains and workers. Captains include Mrs. Frank Lincoln, Mrs. Donald Jackson, Mrs. Frederick Shields, Mrs. George Whit tier, Mrs. Donald E Smith, Mrs. Albert Cowgill, Mrs. Roger Lawrence, Mrs. Stanley James, and Mrs. Ernest Eaton land, each leading teams of volunteers across the town.

Robert Schmidt Larry Clough Roger Lawrence Albert Berry Ronald Rose Frank Braun Joan Pillsbury Everett Pillsbury Raymond Bergeron Susan Jones Cranston Folley Jack Simonds Roy Gordon Raymond Bergyea Stanley James Thomas Reagan James Berry Paul Dargis Everett Nutting Ralph Pierpoint E. E. McPherres Ernest Eaton Walter Whitten Peter Judge Robert Going William Whitten Robert Chambers

Springvale Names Acting Postmaster

SANFORD AP The Democratic Town Committee nominates Lorenzo J Pelletier as acting postmaster of Springvale village. Pelletier, a former executive councilor and legislator, would replace Louis S Marquis who resigns April 1 after 31 years at the post.

Local Residents Hospitalized At Webber Hospital Biddeford

William McAlister of 3 Hills Court Saco Eva Brunelle of 286 Main Biddeford Ronald Perreault living with Mr and Mrs Sevigny 260 Hill Biddeford Richard White 87 Washington Biddeford all patients at Webber Hospital. Ruth Olive Roberts Main Street Saco returns home from Boston after attending Winterfest Concerts and stays at the Ritz Carlton Hotel.

William McAlister Hills Court Saco Webber Boston Mass Ritz-Carlton Hotel

Council Chagnon to Meet at Adams Street Hall

Members of Council Chagnon from Union St. Jean Baptiste will convene at 7 30 tonight in the Adams Street Biddeford hall. Lunch will be served.

Council Chagnon Union St. Jean Baptiste Adams Street Biddeford Hall

Weekly church choir and prayer schedules in Biddeford and surroundings

Pentecostal services led by Rev. E Terry Courtney occur Thursdays at 7 30 p m in Knights of Pythias Hall Kennebunk. Choirs meet Thursday evenings across Biddeford Saco and nearby churches with times for Crusader Junior and Senior choirs and mid week prayer.

E. Terry Courtney Knights of Pythias Hall Main Street Kennebunk Biddeford Foss Street Methodist Church South Biddeford Methodist Church Foss Street Crusader United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford School Street Methodist Church Saco,lare Bible Baptist Church

Larrabee To Talk About Retirement

Former Biddeford Schools superintendent Paul Larrabee will speak at the pre retirement class meeting led by Mrs. Anna Dumas. The Thursday session at Biddeford High School Room 106 7 PM will cover views on what is needed for a happy retirement.

Anna Dumas Biddeford Paul Larrabee Larrabee Biddeford High School

Public Hearing Planned on Belfast U.S. Route 1 Bypass

The State Highway Commission announces a public hearing in Augusta on August date for the proposed rebuilding of a Belfast section of U S Route One. The hearing will focus on the Belfast bypass plan and related route improvements.

Augusta State Highway Commission Belfast U.S. Route One

Maine Weather Summary for Tonight Through Thursday

For Maine, cloudy tonight with light snow in the north and central portions. The low temperatures range from 15 to 20 degrees. Thursday remains cloudy with occasional snow and slightly higher temperatures.

Maine

Weather outlook for northern New England and Massachusetts

The five day forecast calls for below normal temperatures across northern New England, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Daytime highs in the 20s north and low 30s south, with nighttime lows from zero to 10 degrees north and teens to low 20s south. Snow possible late Thursday and again Sunday, with light snow totals overall between two and six tenths of an inch water content, higher in eastern New England.

Boston U. S. Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

First Albino Gorilla Found

The National Geographic Society reports the discovery of the first albino gorilla known to science. A two year old, 19 percent white, was found clinging to its mother after a banana patch raid in Rio Muni, Spanish Equatorial Guinea, Africa. The young gorilla is described as typical except for albinism and is nicknamed Little Snowflake at Barcelona Zoo.

Washington National Geographic Society Rio Muni Spanish Equatorial Guinea Africa National Geographic Barcelona Captiva de Nieve Arthur J. Riopelle Tulane University Delta Regional Primate Research Center National Geographic Magazine Riopelle Jorge Sabater Pi

Recount Slated For Probate Judge Race in Alfred

Clerk J Albert Merryman of Biddeford will serve as recount referee for the November probate judge election. The recount is set for February 27 at 10 a.m. in the Superior Court, with Democratic challenger Roger Flaherty and Republican John B Roberts, both of Sanford.

Alfred J. Albert Merryman Biddeford Superior Court Roger Flaherty John B. Roberts Sanford

Nominations Tabled for Various Maine Posts

Violette quis and listed physicians from Old Town Houston Thomaston and Eastport along with Passamaquoddy Authority named to Penobscot and Knox County posts. Several other nominees were tabled for later consideration including state boards and commissions across Bangor Sanford Lincoln Rumford Dover Foxcroft Orono Gardiner and Waterville.

Quis John J. Pearson Old Town Penobscot Edward P. Williams Eugene G. Gormley Houston Aroostook Kenneth A. Mills Eastport Passamaquoddy Domenic P. Cuccinello Thomaston Knox County Ann M. Hill Waterville Maine Milk Commission Norman S. Hall Sanford Water Improvement Commission J. Harold Harvey Bangor Frank C. Albert Lincoln State Board of Barbers Joe E. Bovin Rumford Boxing Commission Edward F Wilson Rex T. Martin Harrison Cumberland County Dominic T. Giordano Dover- Foxcroft Committee On Marilyn M. Schoenberger Orono Jean Newcombe Gardiner

Nomination of Dwight L Sims for Friendship Postmaster

President Johnson sent to the Senate the nomination of Dwight L Sims to be postmaster at Friendship Maine. The action comes as part of the administration's postal appointments.

Washington Dwight L. Simonds Friendship Maine Senate Johnson

Ky says he will not run for South Vietnamese president

Premier Nguyen Cao Ky stated he would not be a candidate under the new South Vietnamese constitution. He answered no to reporters after a visit to the 3rd Army Corps HQ. Informed sources expect either Ky or Chief of State Nguyen Van Thieu to run later this year, not against each other.

Bien Hoa South Vietnam Nguyen Cao Ky Vietnam 3Rd Army Corps Nguyen van Thieu

Judge Modifies Guidelines For Speck Trial

Peoria Illinois AP Judge Herbert C Paschen issues a supplemental order at the Speck murder trial loosening limits on reporters after protests and a Supreme Court suit The order allows newsmen to request transcript copies after jurors are sworn and permits publication of excused juror names and addresses while restricting juror Q A details and prohibits photos without court permission Prior seating delays continue.

Peoria, Ill Herbert C. Paschen Richard Speck Speck Illinois Supreme Court

Truck Damaged In Biddeford Mishap

A truck jack-knifed on Alfred Road Biddeford near the Turnpike overpass yesterday. The empty vehicle skidded across the highway and jack-knifed facing its original direction. State Police Officer Robert Janson investigated. driver Raymond A. Michaud 32 Lewiston. The truck reportedly belonged to Hillcrest Poultry Inc. Minor damage reported.

Alfred Biddeford Robert Janson Raymond A. Michaud Lewiston Hillcrest Poultry Inc

Global and regional briefs from wartime to treaties

The report covers India’s Congress party setbacks in early general election returns. The US and USSR warn the European Community it cannot use its nuclear agency to police treaty compliance. Mao orders greater effort in spring planting amid purge turmoil. Jamaica’s Labour Party keeps government amid political change. General Motors cuts thousands of jobs due to a Mansfield strike. Four jurors struggle to be seated in Richard Speck case. Masons and Knights of Columbus announce joint programs. A German beauty accuses an American millionaire of reneging on a promised marriage. Former Sen. Paul Douglas urges debate in class. High school in a tent sketches emerge from Southern California youths.

Nion International India Congress Party United States Soviet Union European Common Market Mao Tse-tung Red China Jamaica Labor Party National General Motors Mansfield Ohio Richard Speck Masons Knights of Columbus Paul Douglas California

GM Workers Idle As Wildcat Strike Shuts GM Plants

The UAW summoned Mansfield Local 549 leaders to a show cause hearing in Detroit as General Motors faces a parts shortage from a wildcat strike. About 80,000 GM workers were slated for layoffs due to halted production and the walkout violating GM UAW contract terms. Walter Reuther convened the meeting after local strikers did not return to work following his warning.

Detroit United Auto Workers Mansfield Ohio General Motors Walter Reuther

Six New Members Accepted by Textile Workers Union Auxiliary

Six new members were accepted during a Biddeford Union Hall meeting of the Textile Workers Union Auxiliary. President Mrs. Mary Jane Arel led the session as the roll call proceeded with members listed as Mrs Arline Poulin Mrs Rachel Paquette Mrs Adrienne Lamontagne Mrs Laurette Oliver Mrs Dolores Nolette and Mrs Marguerite Maddox.

Arline Poulin Rachel Paquette Adrienne Lamontagne Laurette Oliver Dolores Nolette Marguerite Maddox Textile Workers Union of America Afl-Cio CLC Union Hall Main Street Biddeford Mary Jane Arel

Shoe Company Officials Tour Saco Tannery

A group of supervisors and personnel from the J.F. McElwain Co. of Nashua New Hampshire visit the Saco Tanning Corp. today for an educational tour of cattle hide to finished leather operations. Attending are Henry Gagnon Bill Dobens Leo Lan court Bernie Kendrigan Richard Holliday Nick Kafagelis Phil Hiland and Ed Lindroth.

Saco Tanning Corp J.F. McElwain Co Nashua N.H Thom McCann Mc. Elwain Co Henry Gagnon Manchester Bill Dobens Leo Lancourt Bernie Kendrigan Richard Holliday Blue Ridge Nick Kafagelis Phil Hiland Ed Lindroth

New Mexico Indians Learn of Horses from Spaniards

The article notes that the New Mexico Indians had no knowledge of horses before the Spaniards brought them from Old Mexico, marking a pivotal cultural introduction.

New Mexico Old Mexico

Meeting Notes Highlight Rose Whitten Thanks

A note reads a thank you from Mrs Rose Whitten and the treasurer presented the report. Refreshments followed and the next meeting was announced for March 19 at the Union Hall.

Rose Whitten Union Hall

CIA Sought To Curtail Financial Aid

The CIA aimed to curb private financing but faced interagency objections. Sen. Milton R. Young said CIA investments abroad required NSC instruction and fell under White House scrutiny. some aid originated with the State Department. Helms briefed the Senate panel, which noted withdrawals of some subsidies but left unanswered questions about remaining funds. President Johnson plans no statement until the review panel reports.

Washington Central Intelligence Agency Milton R. Young North Dakota Republican CIA National Security Council Security Council White House Young State Department Senate Intelligence National Student Association Richard Helms Helms House Foreign Affairs Committee Richard B Mike Mansfield University of California At Berkeley Dan McIntosh United States NSA Peter O'Donnell Jr Texas Jones O’donnell Johnson Nicholas Katzenbach

Unemployment Claims Rise in Biddeford Region

Francis M. Coughlin of the Maine Employment Security Commission cites two week figures showing 416 claims for the week ending Feb 18 and 357 for Feb 11, up from 372 and 401 the respective weeks a year earlier.

Francis M. Coughlin Biddeford Maine Employment Security Commission

Church Society To Buy Easter Gospels

West Kennebunk Methodist Church W S C S meeting led by President Mrs Barbara Stone voted a Heart Fund donation and to purchase 100 Foster Gospels and an Easter lily for the altar. Members planned a choir and a baked bean supper for Saturday 5 30 to 7 p m. Next meeting March 20 hosts named.

West Kennebunk W.S.C.S West Kennebunk Methodist Church Alfred Ives Adelbert Stone Donald Harrison Guess Barbara Stone Heart Fund Hazel Coyne Avis Sanford Clara MacDonald Phyllis Knight

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dennett & Craig Dial Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Philip H. Gross Sr Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Conley George T Lincoln St Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Greenwood Cemetery Philip H. Gross, Sr Hayes Andrew A Main St St. Mary's Church Emond Funeral Home Hill St the Journal Springvale Overus News Advent Christian Church Hill and Chapel Streets Mekong Robin Murray Corpus Christi Tex Violette News At Smeie Samuel Paul N.Y NCO Jay D. Lindquist Chicago Ill Union Auxiliary Shoe Company Saco Tannery Church Society Graham St
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