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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1967

Page

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Deaths Albert G. Nadeau 67 Biddeford

Albert G Nadeau 67 of 137 Main St Biddeford died in a local hospital Friday after a long illness Born July 26 1899 in Biddeford he served in the US Army in World War II and worked as a guard at the Saco Lowell Shops until retiring in 1959 He was a communicant of St Josephs Church and member of several veterans and fraternal organizations He is survived by his widow Bernice Martin Nadeau one sister and several nieces and nephews Funeral from St Josephs Church Tuesday at 8 30 a m with visiting hours at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford today and Sunday and Monday

Albert G. Nadeau Main St Biddeford Damase Rose Anna Theroux Nadeau Saco-Lowell St. Joseph’s Church Merton Ira Staples Amvet Emond Funeral Home Hill St

York County Bar Members to Pay Respects at Bi ddeford

Members of York County Bar will meet at 4 p m tomorrow at Cosgrove Funeral Home in Biddeford to pay respects to James Feeney a World War I veteran and member of the bar.

York County Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St Biddeford James Feeney

Rosary Recitation Planned by St Marys Biddeford Parish

Members of the Holy Name Society at St Marys Church Biddeford will gather Sunday at 7 30 p m at Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm St Biddeford to recite the rosary for James F Feeney a fellow member

Holy Name Society of St

Marines In North Vietnam See Day One Casualties and Losses

U S ships and air strikes supported Deckhouse Five with no allied casualties and one enemy killed on day one. U S pilots flew 77 strike missions over North Vietnam with two planes lost. a Navy F8 Crusader and an Air Force RF4C Phantom. The two man RF4C crew was rescued. Total U S aircraft losses reach 455. helicopter losses unchanged at four. Over South Vietnam 425 sorties with 343 enemy targets destroyed or damaged. 95 South Vietnamese strikes. A helicopter carrying two top commanders was forced to land after Viet Cong fire in the Mekong Delta. North Vietnam accused U S bombing of populated northern areas and protest filed with the IC C. Japanese researchers reportedly have corroborated U S attacks. South Korea plans to expand pacification and rehabilitation aid in South Vietnam with 20 000 to 30 000 civilian workers. In Nice Prince Norodom Sihanouk says North Vietnam is conciliatory but no peace talks soon.

U.S North Vietnam U. S Hanoi North South Vietnam Saigon Radio Mekong Delta Cao van Vien le Nguyen Khang Vietnam Today United States Demilitarized Zone International Control Commission Japan Committee For South Korea Nice France Norodom Sihanouk

Global tensions and notable U S figures in brief

U S agents curb revolutionary plots to invade Haiti and strike Cuba. Cuban exile Rolando Masferrer Rojas and others among 70 refugees rounded up. In India, Gandhi faces three jagadgurus over cattle slaughter ban. Adam Clayton Powell faces ethics probes amid questions on his leadership. In England, Harewood seeks permission to wed Miss Tuckwell amid royal divorce issues. Art thefts in the U K yield $7 million haul later recovered. Hurd’s rejected Johnson portrait prompts change dispute. Speed diver Donald Campbell dies in Bluebird crash at Coniston. Mary Garden dies in Scotland. US ambassadors Ellsworth Bunker and Carol Laise wed in Katmandu.

India Indira Gandhi Shankaracharya Puri Jyotirmath Uttar Pradesh Dwarkha Gujarat Gandhi Adam Clayton Powell New York Harlem Washington Powell U.S House Education and Labor Committee House Bahamas Congress England Earl of Harewood Elizabeth II Patricia Tuckwell Countess of Harewood Harewood Miss Tuckwell Church of England Johnson Peter Hurd Hurd Johnsons Donald Campbell Coniston Lake Mary Garden Chicago Civic Opera Company Ahandannnd

Comic Books Grow In Popularity From War to Present

The text notes that comic books gained popularity with Mutt and Jeff reprinted in 1911 and World War II boosts circulation among service members, citing the Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Mutt and Jeff Encyclopaedia Britannica

Funeral Directors Emond and Shumway in Saco Maine

Obituary service listings include Emond's Funeral Home at 284 5511 directed by Frank X. Emond and J P Conroy Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco 284 5611 led by Philip H Gross Sr with Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig 365 Main Street Maine

Funeral Services for Joseph H. Davis Biddeford

Funeral services for Joseph Horace Davis of 270 Pool Road Biddeford were held yesterday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco Rev Fred A Russell Jr officiated Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco and Biddeford Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco graveside prayers Rev Russell led Bearers were Robert and Alfred Kimball Linwood Karl Leo and Clinton Goodwin

Joseph H. Davis Joseph Horace Davis Pool Road Biddeford Dennett and Craig Main St Saco Fred A. Russell Jr Unitarian Universalist Church Laurel Hill Cemetery Mr. Russell Robert Alfred Kimball Linwood Karl Leo Clinton Goodwin

Council Formed For Education in Maine

Waterville Maine AP reports a Higher Education Council of Maine was organized to implement the Advisory Commission on Higher Education plan. The group includes college presidents their representatives and delegates from four vocational technical institutes. It aims to establish a Higher Education Development Authority as proposed.

Waterville Higher Education Council of Maine

1966 Religion in American Life Campaign Theme

The campaign adopts JFK's inaugural line God's work must truly be our own as its theme. Supported by the advertising industry, it promotes religious faith and worship through placards and billboards across New York.

JFK New York John F. Kennedy

Personal notices from Biddeford area hospitals

George Burns of 17 Free St Saco is a patient at Webber Hospital in Biddeford. Mr and Mrs Conrad Pelletier of 10 Prospect St Biddeford left by plane today for Miami Fla. Alice Desilets of 29 Roberts St Biddeford is a patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs Joseph Perreault of 34 Cutts St Biddeford is a patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Mrs Hormidas Jarry of 30 Acorn St Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Rita H Binette of 12 Bacon Ave Biddeford has returned home after a surgical stay at Webber Hospital.

George Burns Free St Saco Webber Hospital Biddeford Conrad Pelletier Prospect St Miami Fla Alice Desilets Roberts St Webber Cutts St Notre Dame Hospital Hormidas Jarry Acorn St Webber Hospita Rita H. Binette Bacon Ave

Area Youth Groups Schedule Spring Meetings in Kennebunkport and Nearby

Church notes list multiple youth fellowships and religious education classes across Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Wells Beach, Biddeford, Saco, and Ogunquit. Sessions run evenings and Sundays for grades 1 through 12, with various churches hosting weekly meetings and programs.

Weather Outlook For Maine Turns Colder This Weekend

Gale warnings on the coast and northern areas. Snow tonight mixes with sleet and freezing rain in the south. Lows 15 to 20 degrees. Precipitation ends Sunday morning with partial clearing and little temperature change.

Maine

Biddeford Saco Hospitals Report New Babies

At Webber Hospital and Saco Osteopathic Hospital a series of births is listed. Douglas Roger born Dec 30 to Mr and Mrs Roger H. Binette in Biddeford. Darlene Jean born Dec 31 to Mr and Mrs John Romprey Sr. in Saco. Michael Raymond born Dec 31 to Mr and Mrs Raymond Bergeron in Kennebunk. Scott Joseph born Jan 3 to Mr and Mrs Philip J. Stebbins in Biddeford. Richard Albert born Jan 3 to Mr and Mrs Charles A. Lacourse in Biddeford. Denise born Jan 4 to Mr and Mrs Donald J. Simoneau in Biddeford. Louise Ann born Dec 27 to Mr and Mrs Ralph Lawrence in Arundel.

Webber Hospital Roger H. Binette South St Biddeford Douglas Roger John Romprey Sr Ross Road Saco Darlene Jean Raymond Bergeron Sea Road Kennebunk Michael Raymond Philip J. Stebbins Lafayette St Scott Joseph Charles A. Lacourse Ray St Richard Albert Donald J. Simoneau Acton St Denise Saco Osteopathic Ralph Lawrence Arundel Louise Ann

First in new card party series at Abbott-Verville AMVETS

Old Orchard Beach lists sponsors Mrs Irene Griffin and Mrs Leona Travers for the first of ten card parties Sunday Jan 8 at 8 p.m. at the Post Home Walnut Street. Public may attend as arrangements are led by Mrs Irene Griffin and Mrs Leona Travers. A C Fayette Staples Auxiliary American Legion meeting is Monday at 8 p.m. Legion Hall School Street. Ocean Park Extension meets Tuesday 10:30 a.m. Porter Hall Temple Avenue with Miss Ethel Wight hosting Sweden slides and Swedish foods at the noon dinner.

Abbott-Verville Amvets Auxiliary Post Home Walnut Street Irene Griffin Leona Travyers Porter Hall Temple Avenue Ethel Wight Sweden

Winter Art Courses at Brick Store Museum

The Brick Store Museum workshop at 4 Dane St Kennebunk offers portraiture, pottery, drawing, oil painting, Jacobean embroidery, rug braiding, and watercolor. Eight weekly sessions begin the week of January 16 with daytime Jacobean embroidery drawing and oil painting and rug braiding and evening pottery and watercolor. Registration is urged due to limited spaces.

Kennebunk Brick Store Museum Dane St

Suspect Held in Biddeford Break Theft

Clifford A. Faille 20 of El mira New York is held by Biddeford police in a break in at Caouette's Market on Pool Street. He was spotted at 2 05 by Sgt Normand Arbour as two men took beer cases and cigarettes. A second man fled but is to be taken into custody. Entry was through the front door. An attempted break at Betty Simensky’s store on Alfred Street is under investigation with the rear door damaged but no entry.

Clifford A. Faille Elmira N.Y Biddeford Caouette’s Market Pool Street Faille Normand Arbour Betty Simensky Alfred St Edgar Sevigny Afcer Ralph Hubert

Traffic Crash Reported in Saco on Main Street

Saco police report a rear end collision on Main Street yesterday afternoon. Joseph G. Roberge, 53, of East Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach, was stopped in traffic when his car was struck from behind by William Bouchard, 20, of Old Salt Road Old Orchard Beach who could not stop in time. Damage to the Roberge vehicle.

Saco Main Street Joseph G. Roberge East Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach William Bouchard Old Salt Road Sume Roberge

Astor Involved In Biddeford Traffic Mishap

Portland TV personality Dave Astor told Biddeford police he would consult his physician after his car was struck from behind on Main Street. Stephen Szumita 18 of Biddeford and drivers Robert Johnson 37 of Saco and Normand Bisson 17 of Biddeford were identified. No injuries or damage estimate reported.

Portland Dave Astor Biddeford Main Street Stephen R. Szumita Oak Ridge Road Robert A. Johnson Hill's Court Saco Normand Bisson Vine St Albert Elwell

Friendship Class Installs Officer at Saco Baptist Church

Rev. Stanley A. Bennett installed officers for the Friendship Class of Saco United Baptist Church. Lionel Cartwright became President with Frank Whitten as Vice President, Isabelle Wilbur as Secretary, and Harley Scammon Sr. as Treasurer. Whitten, the retiring president, led the meeting and reports were given.

Stanley A. Bennett Saco United Baptist Church Lionel Cartwright Frank Whitten Isabelle Wilbur Harley Scammon Sr Whitten Sunshine World Wide Mission Crusade Herman Clark United States

Invitations Reach Adah Chapter in Biddeford Meeting

Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star held an Obligation Night at Odd Fellows Hall in Biddeford with ceremonies led by conductress and officers. Invitations were received from Beulah Cumberland Mills Chaplain Night Feb 8 Mrs Bernice Emmons, Piscataqua Kittery Conductress Night Feb 22, Deering Portland Union Lyman Harry Gowen, Ruth Madonna West Kennebunk Jan 17, Cornerstone Portland Nancy Lowell Susan LeGalee Jan 10, Fadette York Treasurers Night and Piscataqua Kittery Jan 25 District One Past District Deputy Grand Matrons Night. Substitutes Mrs Agnes Johnson Adah and Mrs Marion Dexheimer Martha. Meeting presided by Mr James Herrick and Mrs Herrick. New Year greetings given. Refreshments by Mrs Florence Edwards. Next meeting Jan 20 degrees conferred by Annette Saco.

Adah Order of the Eastern Star Odd Fellows Hall Alfred Street Biddeford Beulah Cumberland Mills Bernice Emmons Piscataqua Kittery Deering Portland Union Lyman Agnes Johnson Marion Dexheimer Martha James Herrick Florence Edwards Annette Chapter Saco Twin City Rena Woodward

Mullen to Join Frigate Delivery Trip to Boston

Councilman William J. Mullen of Bath Maine will ride aboard the missile frigate Biddle during its delivery to the Boston Navy Yard Tuesday. Bath Iron Works president James F Goodrich extended the invitation, and about 100 guests will travel to Boston and return to Bath by bus that evening.

Old Orchard Beach William J. Mullen Evergreen Ave Maine Oil and Heating Equipment Dealers Association of Maine Biddle Boston Navy Yard James F. Goodrich Bath Iron Works Bath

Greek Vasilopeta Event at St Demetrios Church

The annual Vasilopeta, sponsored by the St Fatini Society, will be held tonight at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church hall in Biddeford not tomorrow as advertised. Officials remind attendees of the date change.

St. Fatini Society St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Biddeford

Damaged Car Valuation Noted in Incident Report

The report records a vehicle valued at $152.38 and notes that the Bouchard car remained undamaged.

Bouchard

Murder Indictment Returned by York County Grand Jury

York County Superior Court Grand Jury returned 35 indictments including murder charges against Armand A. Brochu of Biddeford for the death of his wife Monique L. Brochu by wood alcohol poisoning on Thanksgiving Day. Indictments include arson, reckless homicide, escape and multiple breaking and entering counts. Criminal arraignments set for Monday at 9:30 a.m. with traverse jurors beginning trials Tuesday.

Alfred Armand A. Brochu Biddeford York County Superior Court Brochu Monique L. Brochu Maine Medical Center Portland York County 10Th District Court Saco Lincoln Spencer J. Albert Merryman Stephen Roberts Seaside Avenue George Boucouvalas Roberts Federal Old Orchard Beach John J. Hayes Rene L. Cote Larry M. Savoy David M. Marcotte Philip W. Emerson Porter Emerson Ralph H. Ross Sanford Terrance L. Grant Acton Richard M. Douglas Romac Orchards Acton and Larceny Raymond Hutchins Larce Mark Treadwell Grant John M. Wallace Buxton C. Jack Reynolds and Son Inc John H. Lord Sr. Sanford Anthony David Krasny Kittery Frank Lloyd Estupinian Portsmouth N.H Green Acres Eliot Robert G. Gagne Sutton’s Mills Ames Textile Corp Armand P. Savoie Douglas L. Waterhouse Russell Martin David R. Morse Lewis Franch Lebanon Robert A. Meyer New Castle York Route 1-A Charles Lakeman Joseph Edmond Lumsden Jr Armosa and Priscilla Traverse Jury District Court Iterm of Superior Court

Marines Strike Viet Cong Heartland in Mekong Delta Assault

U S Marines landed on a white sand beach at Thanh Phu Peninsula in the Mekong Delta, debuting the first mass American penetration into the Viet Cong stronghold. Under heavy naval and air support, Alpha Company and others faced mangrove swamps and mud as they pressed inland toward suspected camps and bivouacs amid ongoing artillery barrages.

Fire department responds to car blaze at Glen-More Restaurant

At 11 46 last night Kennebunk firefighters rushed to the Glen-More Restaurant on Portland Road after an alarm rang from Box 1. The blaze involved a motor vehicle and firefighters attended to control and extinguish.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Fire Department Glen - More Portland Road

Griese Bombs Sink South In The Hula Bowl

In Honolulu the North toppled the South 28 27 as Bob Griese Purdue tossed two late fourth quarter TD passes to Dave Williams Washington. Williams earned outstanding lineman honors while Missouri’s Charlie Brown led the South with 111 rushing yards and two scores.

Honolulu Bob Griese Purdue Dave Williams Washington Griese Williams Oute Charlie Brown Missouri Brown 6Rth Clint Jones Michigan State

St Louis JHS Edges Burns In Junior High Hoop Bout

St Louis JHS defeated Burns 46 to 36 at Linnell Gymnasium. Labbe and Lamb each hit five baskets to lead St Louis while Foran led Burns with seven baskets and a foul. Burn s fouls cost them 10 points as St Louis built a fourth quarter edge after a 12 6 10 18 scoring run.

Burns St. Louis Thornton Academy Linnell Gymnasium Labbe Lamb Steve Foran Jim DeVona Saco Boys Bouthot Petrin St. Hielaire Perreault Labelle

Wells High routs North Berwick in class M tilt

Wells High School blasted North Berwick 94 to 47 in class M action. Libby Tufts and Lord reached double figures while Jimmy Thompson led Wells with 10 points. North Berwick Jayvees won their game 69-53.

North Berwick Wells High Wells Libby Lord Tufts Jimmy Thompson North Berwick Jayvees S. Littlefield Galeukia C. Tufts G. Young Duffort H. Littlefield Wright Moore Nichols Ballou Cheney Thompson Winslow Clement iGriffin S. Griffin Rose

Barbara Simard Engaged to Dominick Boudreau

Barbara Ann Simard of Biddeford announces her engagement to Dominick John Boudreau son of Paul and Mrs Boudreau also of Biddeford Miss Simard a Biddeford High School student is engaged to Westland Shoe Corp employee The wedding date has not been set.

George Simard Clifford St Biddeford Barbara Ann Dominick John Boudreau Paul Boudreau Summer St Miss Simard Biddeford High School Westland Shoe Corp

Reception Planned for New President at St Francis College

Rev. Clarence Laplante announces Dr. Richard J. Spath as president elect to be greeted with a faculty reception and dinner Monday then addressed at a student assembly. A Tuesday coffee gathers administration and staff. Spath becomes first lay president of a Franciscan college on Aug 1, 1967.

Clarence Laplante O.F.M St. Francis College Richard J. Spath Franciscan College United States

Fire Destroys Front Seat of Car in West Kennebunk

Upon arrival a fire was discovered in the front seat of an automobile driven by Edmund Bodwell Jr of West Kennebunk. Officials said the blaze was confined to the front seat.

Edmund Bodwell Jr West Kennebunk Tront

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