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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1969

Page

2

Deaths Intervale N E Mrs Marjorie P Clark

Mrs Marjorie P Clark 47 resident of Intervale and former Biddeford Maine died Thursday after a brief illness She ran a home beauty salon She was born Aug 16 1921 in Biddeford daughter of Clarence and Margaret Tarr Surviving Richard Clark Ann Fritz Neney Clark Clarence Tarr Eleanor Wilcox and one grandchild Memorial services set for 3 pm tomorrow at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with Paul Mather officiating Interment Highland Park Cemetery Dayton

Intervale N.E Marjorie P. Clark Biddeford Maine Clarence Margaret (Copeland) Tarr Christian Science Church Richard Clark Ann Fritz Neney Clark Clarence Tarr Eleanor Wilcox Saco Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Paul Mather Science Highland Park Cemetery Dayton

Biddeford Woman Jeanne Grenier Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Jeanne M. Grenier 72 of 108 Alfred St Biddeford died after a long illness in a local hospital. Born May 27 1897 in Biddeford she was a former Rates Mfg Co and P Mfg Co employee and a longtime St Andre Church parishioner. Survived by son Roland and four daughters with several grandchildren. funeral Tuesday at St Andre Church with calling hours at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford.

Jeanne M. Grenier Alfred St. Andre's Church Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Goulet George Arundel Dies After Short Illness

George Goulet 9, longtime Arundel resident, died in a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. Born March 7, 1879 in St Bernard Quebec, he was a self employed farmer and church member. Funeral services set for St Joseph’s Church with burial at St Joseph Cemetery.

Arundel George Goulet Biddeford St. Bernard Que George Delvina Gagne’ Goulet St. Joseph's Church Eucharistic League of the Church Lafayette Court Catholic Order Bolduc Funeral Home Alfred St

Obituary Notice for Frank X. Emond and J. Conroy Shumway

Funeral home listings show Frank X. Emond and J. Conroy Shumway at 35 Street Saco . AL Gross Sr. is director with contact 284 5611. Local notices indicate family services arranged by Ors Funeral Home and Shumway Funeral Service.

Shumway Funeral Service 35 Street Saco AL Gross ,Sr

Card of Thanks to Dr Hill and Webbers Hospital Staff

Sincere thanks to Dr Hill the staff and nurses of Webbers Hospital for their kind care also relatives and friends who sent cards gifts flowers during my stay in the hospital. Mrs Anna Tremblay.

Hill Webbers Hospital Anna Tremblay

Founders Day noted by Beach PTA in Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach Parent Teacher Association held its Founders Day meeting at Jameson School. President Leo Bellerose announced a March 20 program and the invitation of a teacher as a guest. Supt. Cushman spoke on the town budget. officials will discuss drug misuse at the May meeting. Room mothers outlined March projects funding scholarships and science equipment. A sex education report was presented with another progressive update planned.

Old Orchard Beach Parent Teacher Association Jameson School Here Leo Bellerose Howard Cushman

50-Plus Club Members Feted At Party

Kennebunk area 50-Plus Club met at the Webhannet Woman's Club with 30 in attendance. Frances Burleigh played piano and led sing along. Members celebrated birthdays and discussed future programs including a paper-goods drive for Rev Peterson and a DIY April meeting.

Kennebunk Webhannet Woman's Club Fletcher Street Frances Burleigh Jeni 4 Currier Viola Lee Edna York Mary Millner Chubcat Lee Féeney Ruth Chappell Ces Burleigh Vivien Tranci Emma Hath Mise Flossie York Exeter N. A Peterson Limerick New Life Center Inc Miss Burleigh Miss York Louise Whitten Lena Mooers Emma Hatch Clara Derham Flossie York Josephine Kezar Mary Roule

BOV Class Meets In Kennebunk

The monthly meeting of the B O V Class of Kennebunk Baptist Church was held at the church vestry with President Mrs. Alice Hancock presiding. Devotions by Miss Frances Burleigh focused on Split Personality. Members voted to continue their secret pass and donated to the American Red Cross and for a lily for the Eastern Sunda Service.

Kennebunk B.O.V Kennebunk Baptist Church Church Vestry Alice Hancock Frances Burleigh American Red Cross Burleigh Ruth Wills Ruth Chappell Louise Marsh Ruby Kimball Ruth Ward Miss Burleigh Ruth Lind My Benson Myrtle Benson Martha Bragdon Jennie Currier Harriet Freeman Alice Tomlinson

Laflaime Patient at Ebber Hospital Sees Care

Laflaime, residing at 11 Ray St. Deford, is a patient at Ebber Hospital receiving medical treatment.

On Laflaime Ray St. Deford Ebber Hospital

Church Notes from Coastal Towns This Weekend

Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle in Old Orchard Beach hosts a 6 15 p m young people's service Christ's Ambassadors followed by an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. Advent Christian Church youth meet Sunday at 6 15 p m Route 35 Kennebunk.

Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Christ’s Ambassadors Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Advent Christian Goodwins Mills

Weather outlook for Portland turns cloudy tonight

Becoming cloudy tonight with lows in the 20s. Sunday will bring considerable cloudiness and little temperature change.

Portland

Tide Timings for February Abbreviated Listing

February tides show high tides at 2:56 and 3:20 A.M. on the 22nd with low tides at 9:08 and 9:20 P.M. then the 23rd records high tides at 3:44 and 4:14 A.M. and low tides at 10:02 and 10:08 P.M.

Youth Fellowship Meetings Across Coastal Churches

Readable listings show multiple church youth groups scheduling Sunday gatherings in Saco Wells Beach Biddeford Kennebunk Ogunquit and East Dash areas. Times range from 3 p m to 7 p m with programs for grades 1 8 and senior high youth at various congregations.

Confraternity St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach The United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford

York County to start mental health center planning

Miss Mary Merrill named regional coordinator for York County Mental Health Center funded by the 1968 Mental Health Centers Act. The group meets at Glen Mor Restaurant in Kennebunk at noon Monday to lay groundwork. The center would provide in-patient, out-patient, partial hospitalization, emergency care and educational services.

Kennebunk York County Glen-Mor Mary Merrill Saco Miss Mer High School of Martha’s Kennebunkport Monica’s Kennebunk St.j Mary’s Wells Beach St. Martha’s Church Kennebunkport York County Mental Health Association Miss Merrill Robert Stair Sanford Claude Webber Standish Jon Nathanson Robert Howes Harlow Currier David Carey Alfred Merrill Linwood Brown Mary Worthley F Lebanon

Local 406 to Award Two $1,000 Scholarships

President Robert Bissell of Local 406 Textile Workers Union of America AFL CIO announced two $1,000 scholarships for 1969. Applications available at the Union office 41 Franklin St Biddeford start Feb 24. One boy and one girl will be chosen with local clergy serving as judges.

Robert Bissell Textile Workers Union of America A.F.L.C C.L.C Local 406 Franklin St Biddeford Biddeford-Saco Bissell Gerard Boisvert Francis Lamontagne Leo P. Bedard Lastear Michelle Gurnier Gorham State Teachers College

Interfaith Meetings Set At Beach

Interfaith meetings during Lent announced for St Margaret's St Johnsby the Sea and United Methodist Church. The first session tonight at 8 p m includes a television program and a speaker. A food sale is planned for Saturday March 8 at Zahares Foodliner starting at 10 a m.

John's Episcopa Guild Thesident Ann Pennell Zahares Foodliner St. Margaret's Parish St.' ‘Margaret's Church St. Johns- by-the-Sea United Methodist Church St. John's Guild Sarah Smith Mariel Couri Frances Pettengill May Slaney Rey Harold McElwain

Calgary church blends science with mate selection service

The Pastoral Institute led by Rev. Dr. W Edgar Mullen offers the Personal Acquaintance Service a church backed program to aid marriage luck. Applicants complete a temperament and background questionnaire and the outreach targets the continent with a correspondence format. In initial weeks 800 applications arrived at the Calgary office.

Walter Krevenchuk Calgary Paul Popenoe Lonely Hearts Clubs W. Edgar Mullen American Institute of Family Relations Los Angeles Pastoral Institute Churches of Calgary Mullen Canada

Back Yard Frontier Study on New England Oil Risks

A civic essay argues that offshore oil drilling near Georges Bank and the Maine coast could devastate New England fishing, tourism, and wildlife. It urges blocking oil development until thorough ecological studies are done and new energy sources reduce reliance on coastal oil.

New England Santa Barbara Georges Banks Cape Cod California Maine Torrey Canyon

Saco Planning Board Hearing on North Street Zone Extension

The Saco Planning Board will hold a hearing on February 25 at 8 p.m. in City Hall to decide whether to extend the existing industrial zone on North Street at the request of National Distributors Inc of Portland. The company plans a warehouse on North Street.

Saco Planning Board City Hall John Angis North Street National Distributors Inc Portland

Skidding Vehicle Slams Guard Rail In Saco

A youth driver told Saco police he was taking a sick friend to the hospital when his car skidded into a guard rail on Ocean Park Road. Robert N. Celly 18 of Old Orchard Beach faces about 300 dollars in damages.

Saco Ocean Park Road Robert N. Celly Pleasant St Old Orchard Beach Main Street Middle Street Guy P. Forest Cumberland Ave Noil L. Beaulieu Pleassant St Forest

Style Show Aids Eagles Trip To New York City Parade

Mariam's Bridal Salon and the Men's Shop of Saco host a style show with St. Louis band boosters. Proceeds fund the St. Louis band trip to New York City for the St. Patrick's Day parade, featuring local participants.

Mariam Biddeford Saco St. Louis New York City

Truck Fire Doused in Biddeford at 18 Franklin St

Biddeford firefighters extinguished a gas truck blaze at 18 Franklin Street in Biddeford this morning. The truck, owned by Biddeford and Saco Gas Co, was put out using chemical extinguishing agents.

Biddeford Franklin St Biddeford and Saco Gas Co

Eastern Star Night Attendees Named From Old Orchard Beach

Minivanca Chapter members attending Worthy Matrons and Patrons Night at Madonna Chapter in Ennebunk included Jean Mooer and David Mooer with Jennie Rallis Patrona Strickland May Slaney and past matrons. Past Patron Howard Slaney and others attended in St Louis and St Paul mentions.

OES Old Orchard Beach Minivanca Order of the Eastern Star Madonna Chapter Ennebunk Jean Mooer David Mooer Jennie Rallis Patrona Strickland May Slaney Howard Slaney Phyl Bere Clayton E Sargent Cille Mooers Ellen Care

State Legislator Walter Hitchens to Speak at Local Church

Walter Hitchens Republican representative from Eliot and South Berwick will address at Biddeford United Baptist Church at 1 a m. He serves as Christian Civic League director and has advocated for legislation aiding retarded children education and Camp Waban Berwick. He authored bills on rehabilitation of alcoholics and narcotics addicts and a notable act granting the Hearing Administrator the power to subpoena parents of minors arrested for liquor violations.

Biddeford United Baptist Church Walter Hitchens Eliot South Berwick Christian Civic League Hitchens 4 Lentchens Camp Waban Berwick

Jerry Forcier Leads Biddeford Title Showdown At Roll-A-Wa Lanes

Jerry Forcier, York County champion, holds a 141-pin advantage over Roger Clark in the second half of their title match at Roll-A-Wa Lanes Biddeford. First half scores were 1200 Forcier 1059 Clark with Clark adapting to lanes as Forcier pursues the crown.

Jerry Forcier York County Roger Clark Elm Street Biddeford Forcier Clark Western Maine Son

Celtics Rout Lakers in 124 102 Upset

Celtics led by Havlicek 30 and Jones 27 defeated the Lakers 124 102 in Los Angeles. Four others reached double figures as Boston moved within 842 games of Baltimore and showcased brief flashes of top form.

LOS Angles Boston Celtics Celtics National Basketball Association Los Angeles Lakers John Havlicek Sam Jones Havlicek Boston Baltimore

Broomball D-Day Opens with Biddeford Team in Biddeford

Joe's Donut Shop broomball squad named officials Robber Prescott and Couture as timekeeper for a public Monday 7 p.m. game at St Louis Skating Rink. Officials discussed rules. players bring female cheerleaders, while local fire crew jokes mask stronger rivalry amid Canadian athletes crossing the border headed for Biddeford.

Joe's Donut Shop Biddeford Prescott Couture St. Louis Skating Rink Donut Shop Fire Department Joe Frank Hunia Hunia Maine

Orr's Playing Future Hangs In Balance

Boston Bruins hope for a partial return by Bobby Orr after knee injury. Orr skated a full practice and may play spot duty as doctor’s report is awaited. Teammates Jeb Sanderson and John McKenzie near return as Bruins seek offense after three straight losses.

Boston Boston Bruins Bobby Orr Rangers New York Milt Schmidt Fuihmidt Harry Sinden Orr Harvard Watson Bruins Jeb Sanderson John McKenzie Sandrson McKenzie

Eliot Chiefs Meet for York County Law Group Dinner

The Eliot and York County law groups will hold their monthly gathering at King Tut's Restaurant on Wednesday February 26. Guest speaker is John Flynn formerly of the New England Chiefs Association. Ca fe will be served at 7 with Albert Moulton reporting on the Board of Directors meeting. Carl Wittum and Moulton will oversee arrangements.

Eliot York Countynforcement Association King Tuts Restaure Uest F John Flynn New England Chiefs’ Association Caeeee Albert Moulton Carl Wittum York

Melen Dez Beats Hidalgo In New York Bout

New York welterweight David Melen dez outpointed Dominican Dario Hidalgo over ten rounds in a tight decision. Melen dez controlled each round with sharp combinations and movement to secure the victory at midweek action.

Associated Press New York David Melendez Dario Hidalgo Dominican Republic

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Marjorie Clark Lakeland Fla Dennett & Craig 365 Main Street Mane Roy Garrett Watson First Church of Christ Falmouth St Massachusetts Beach Pta Indianapolis Ind Indiana Senate L. Ray Sells Fletcher Place United Methodist Church Unitarian Universalist Church Portland Road South Temple Street Kenneunkport Lyman Baptist Church Mills Methodist Youth Fellowship School Street Methodist Church Youth Fellowship Kennebunk Free Christian Union Society Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk ‘Methodist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Ogunquitta Church Baptist East Dash Mom Gunter Ae Saco United Baptist Church County Mental Health Center Troop 27 Nancy Booth Winifred Chisholm Cathy Corriveau Becky Cote Ee Kristi Foran Diana Grant Diane Jamieson Mary Kiley Cathy Morrison Cathy Verrier Sherri Soule Cathi Soule Nina Servas John Chisholm Earl Jamieson Jr Richard Grant Lucien Corriveau Connie Lambert Alice Irish Elaine Nadeau Debra Grant Donna Jamieson Dau Tieng Saigon Pte David Johnson Ogun- Saco City Hall Saco Planning Board Eagles ST. Paul, Minn Minnesota House of Representatives Hank Florida Senate Yokosuka Japan U.S Haddock Boston Patriots Ron Sellers Florida State Sellers Clive Rush Rush Salem N.H Bosun Singing Water Rockinghamark County Law Group
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