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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1969

Page

2

Hartford widow Winnifred Jensen 56 dies in city hospital

Mrs Winnifred Jensen of Hartford formerly Old Orchard Beach Maine dies in a Hartford hospital. Born January 16 1912 in Saco Maine she was educated in Old Orchard Beach and Crawford Gray’s Business College. Survivors include her widower Charles L Jensen son Paul Jensen several Marshall siblings and two sisters. Funeral 8 30 a m Saturday at St Margaret's Old Orchard Beach with burial in Laurel Hill Saco. Friends may call tomorrow at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home.

Hartford Conn Winnifred Jensen Old Orchard Beach Maine Saco Norris A. Marshall Sr Catherine Mullen Marshall Jensen Gray's Business College Portland Atty Wesley M. Mewer Aetna Insurance Co Charles L. Jens Paul Jensen City Norris A. Jr Harry F John E David K. Marshall William R. Marshall Miami, Fla

4-H Member Guest Speaker At Saco Center

Debbie Watkins of South Casco spoke at the Saco Adult Center on her six month Farm Youth Exchange in Great Britain. She showed color slides of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and described farm life to local 4-H members.

Maine Goodwill Great Britain Saco Anne Amvets Hall Spring Street Debbie Watkins South Casco National University of Maine Portland England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland America Miss Watkins Betty Syvinski South Berwick Alfred University of Maine Extension Service International Farm Youth Exchange Program Margaret Stevens Elvira Lord of Europe Switzerland Germany Hester Hooper New York City Washington, D. C Ars. Arteline Daly Hooper Daly Maitha Albrecht Eena Mary Fo

Funeral Directors Show Notice in Saco Maine

Funeral Service details listed for 7 Spring Street Saco with phone 284 5611 Philip H. Gross Sr. director. Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine FMond's Funeral Home 244 5511 Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy.

Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr Fmond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy

Funeral services for Olive J. Norwood

Mrs Olive J Norwood of 21 Old Orchard Ave Old Orchard Beach will have funeral services at 2 pm tomorrow at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco Rev John Jordan of School Street United Baptist Church Saco will officiate and entombment will be in Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford burial in spring friends may call from 7 to 9 tonight

Maddox Ernest F St. Saco Trinity Episcopal Church Gerald Burtt Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Shumway Sprin St. Saco Philip H. Gross Jr Olive J. Norwood Old Orchard Ave Old Orchard Beach Dennett and Craig’ Funeral Home Main St John Jordan School Street United Baptist Church Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford

Benefits To Be Discussed In DAV Inform Mart

Robert Libby leads Biddeford Saco DAV in hosting the Veterans Benefits Inform Mart at DAV Hall Biddeford 7 30 p m Friday Jan 24. Speakers include Healey Dooley Fecteau Washburn Bagley Wambolt McPherson Pelletier Bates Jenkins and others with a Q A period and free materials for veterans wives and widows in southern Maine. Coffee and doughnuts will be served during the intermission contact Libby 11 State St Biddeford for more information.

Robert Libby Biddeford-Saco Veterans Benefits Informa-Mart DAV Bradbury St Biddeford Inform-Mart Maine The Inform Mart Richard J. Healey Veterans Federal Employment Boston U.S. Civil Commission Charles Dooley Interagency Board of U.s.civil Service Examiners Office Augusta Robert E. Fecteau Veterans Employment U.S. Ment Serviice Robert R. Washburn Maine State Department of Veterans Services Eben C. Bagley Portland U.S. Veterans Administration John F. McPherson V.A. Center Togus Maurice Pelletier of Maine Lewison Charles Wambolt Department of Maine John Bates Waterville Philip Jenkins Veterans’ Affairs Washburn Kenneth M. Curtis Veterans Benefits Sanford Kittery Brunswick Lewiston Libby State St

Zoning Board Grants Restaurant Permit in Biddeford

Biddeford Zoning Board of Appeals approved a permit for a restaurant at 66 Alfred Street. Owners Christo Antonakos Thomas Pouravelis and Pareskevi Pouravelis won the appeal citing nearby city parking as adequate off street parking. Board Chairman Roland Morissette said the ruling makes the ordinance livable and benefits the city and its citizens.

Alfred St Biddeford Biddeford Board of Zoning Appeals Uanees Christo Antonakos Thomas Pouravelis Pareskevi Pouravelis Roland G. Morissette Morissette Board of Zoning Appeals

Six basic religions recognized in relation to Judaism

The article lists six basic religions identified as related to or within the scope of Judaism, outlining their connection or classification in relation to Jewish thought and tradition.

Local residents treated at Webber Hospital Biddeford

Gerard Bellefeuille of Fortunes Rocks Biddeford and Mrs. Arthur Wilson of 48 Locke St Saco are listed as medical patients at Webber Hospital Biddeford. Mrs Adelaide Wilson of 48 Locke St Saco is also hospitalized at Webber. Joseph Paul Roberge of Camp Ellis Saco has returned home after hospital care. Navy WAVE Ensign Paula Ledoux, daughter of Mr and Mrs John P Ledoux of Marble Head Lane, graduated from the Naval Women Officers School in Newport R I, part of Naval Schools Command.

Gerard Bellefeuille Fortunes Rocks Biddeford Webber Hospital Arthur Wilson Locke St Saco Adelaide Wilson Iddeford Joseph Paul Roberge Camp Ellis Navy Wave Nurse Corps Paula R. Ledoux John P. Ledoux Marble Head Lane Naval Women Officers School Newport R. I Naval Schools Command

Eastern Star Meeting at Saco Masonic Hall

Annette Chapter Order of Eastern Star holds an EIS Obligation Night tonight at Saco Masonic Hall. A 6 30 covered dish supper precedes the meeting with attendees asked to bring their own table services and a hot dish or salad.

Annette Chapter Order of Eastern Star Saco Masonic Hall

Church Notes Move Through Friday Faith Gatherings

Community churches in Old Orchard Beach Biddeford and surrounding towns announce Friday activities. Christ Ambassadors of Faith meet 7:30 pm for youth volunteers Royal Rangers and Missionettes for ages 12 to 17. Full Gospel Assembly hosts evangelistic service at 7:30 pm in Biddeford American Legion Hall. Pioneer Girls meet 6:30 pm at Lyman Baptist Goodwins Mills. Ladies Prayer at 10 am parsonage Lyman Baptist Goodwins Mills. St Monica's Kennebunk confirms Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes with grade schedules. Kingdom Hall Jehovahs Witnesses Saco holds Ministry School 7:30 pm and Ministry Development Class 8:35 pm.

Christ Ambassadors of Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Royal Rangers and Missionettes Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Third Street Old Orchard Beach Full Gospel Assembly American Legion Hall Elm S&j Biddeford Pioneer Girls Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Lyman I Brptist Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Monica's Church Kennebunk Saturda Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witnesses Main St Saco Ministry School Ministry Development

Past Presidents of Owen-Davis Unit Meet

Plans for a covered dish supper at the Owen-Davis Unit Beaudoin home in Biddeford were approved. Mrs. Gilberte Lavoie hosted on Alfred Street with Miss Alice Milliken presiding and prayers led by the chaplain pro tem.

Parley Owen-Davis Unit Screen Legion Auxiliary Lavoie Florence Lewis Alice Boynton Vietnam Helen Blanchette Priscilla Hooper Juliette Roeray

Firemen Quell Rubbish Fires In Biddeford

Firemen contained rubbish fires at the A and P Store 437 Elm Street and at 117 Main Street Biddeford. The first blaze damaged a rubbish room in a single story brick store and the second blaze damaged a floor and wall. Causes are unknown. The three story brick building is owned by Oliver Realty.

Elm St Biddeford Richard Prince Main St Olliver Realty

Portland Weather Report Clear Cold Tonight

The forecast calls for clear and cold conditions in Portland with lows ranging from zero to ten below. Friday will be fair with increasing cloudiness in the west portions by late day and high temperatures in the 20s or low 30s.

Portland

Johnson urges steady growth with inflation control

President Johnson outlines New Economics tools including tax cuts in slowdowns and higher rates in booms, calls for productivity gains and voluntary wage restraint. He backs a $3.5 billion budget surplus and extended surtax to curb inflation, warns against wage and price controls as a dead end. He stresses improving education transportation and environment while sharing prosperity.

Johnson United States Ohnson of Woods and Services Nixon Council of Economic Advisers Johnsin

President outlines social and economic policy aims

The President urged expanded unemployment and social security benefits, larger workman's compensation payments, and wider food stamp coverage. He called for a $35 gold price, an urban mass transit fund, and resistance to trade barriers while noting 1968 had a black balance of payments for the first time in 11 years, though warning that it may be temporary.

Congress U.S

Rochambeau Club Corps Social Planned at Biddeford Hall

Members of the Rochambeau Club Drum and Bugle Corps met at the South Street hall in Biddeford after practice. George Neault hosted as master of ceremonies. A social and supper are set for Thursday January 23 at 5 p.m. with Rita Regis and Raymond Ouellette in charge. Mrs Aline Boucher announced the next meeting for January 29 at the hall.

Rochambeau Club South Street Biddeford George Neault Rita Regis Raymond Ouellette Roger LaForest International Showshoe Congress

Vietnam Paris talks outline private first session

South Vietnam’s spokesman said the accord shows goodwill with no flags in the room. North Vietnam pressed for a public meeting but the U S objected to press access. The alliance proposed a speaking order, with one side speaking first in each session.

South Vietnam United States Phong Saigon Vance W. Averell Harriman U.S Paris William J. Jorden Harriman Sun Jorden Vietnam International Conference Center

Biddeford K of C Unit Holds Social Event

Lake FE Hart Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary held their January social at the hall on Washington Street Biddeford. Mrs. Donald Lessard and committee served refreshments. Attendance prize went to Mrs. Martha Parenteau. Birthday cakes were given to Mrs. Bella Cote and Mrs. Therese Nolette with numerous members receiving awards.

Lake FE Hart Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary Washington Street Biddeford Donald Lessard Martha _—— Parenteau Bella Cote Therese Nolette Omer Gagnon Fernande Boucher Therese Prejean Claire Br

Arundel Fire Dept Reveals First Yellow Fire Truck

Arundel Fire Department hosts an open house at the Old Limerick Road station from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to showcase its new Yellowbird fire truck, the first yellow vehicle of its kind in New England. The truck can pump 750 gallons per minute from external water sources or operate on a 650-gallon internal tank.

Arundel Big New

Computers Topic of Rotary Club Address

Members of Biddeford Saco Rotary Club met at Wonderbar Steak House Biddeford and viewed a film by James C Colville of Sanford on the technological revolution. The program highlighted computers performing in minutes tasks that would take hours and projected a five dollar national product in 30 years at six percent growth.

Biddeford-Saco Colville Howard Handy Richard Sweeney F. Turner Brown Rotary Foundation Rotary

Saco Man To Head Red Cross Committee

A Saco branch meeting of the American Red Cross elected new Biddeford residents to the Board of Directors to coordinate Red Cross work in Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach Bryce Milne of Saco was named disaster committee chairman and will form a local panel to cover the area Fire and flood relief efforts have already aided victims with lodging meals clothing and furniture Local businesses and organizations were thanked for support and cooperation in the relief drive

Saco The American Red Cross Biddeford Martin J. Rielly Albert V. Cote Joseph S. Audie Clayton Cartmill Richard Moore Horace Nichols Maurice C. E. Roux Henry Tartre Harry Wooster Red Cross Bryce Milne Saco Lodge of Elks Salvation Army Provident Society of the Sweetser West Point-Pepperell Vic's Appliance Saco Jaycees Saco Tanning Land Mfg. Co Thrift

New Salary Scale Approved For SAD 71

More than 100 teachers will gain from a new salary scale in SAD 71 starting September 1969. The schedule sets 6000 dollars for a bachelor’s degree holder with no experience, with 9000 to 9900 dollars for experienced teachers, depending on degree level.

Kennebunk Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Teachers Association Maine Superintendent of Schools

Soyuz Docking Shown On Moscow TV With Mission Update

Soviet radio reports the Soyuz 5 docking with Soyuz 4 at 3 20 a m EST as Moscow TV continues coverage of the mission. Cosmonauts are said to be well and the two ships lock together amid commentary from ground control.

Vladimir Shatalov Tass Soyuz 5 Boris Alexei Yeliseev Yevgeny Khrunov Shatalov Soyuz 4 Ori Khrynov Yeliseyev Volynov Soviet Union Moscow Radio Moscow

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Winnifred Jensen Saco Center Rose Dyer Leola Berry Mildred Letellier Elsie Smith Catherine Lennox Saco Social Group Dennett & Craig Main Street Ricie Raymond Dupuis DAV ‘Mart Apppeal EIS A.M. P.mamp M Biddeford K Arundel Fire Department Rotary Club Saco Man Red Cross Committee Twin City Rther Soviet Tounge Harry Rosell Ernest Woodworth Albert Coleman Harold Waight Saco Board William Marston Spring St Riviera OLDS Maine Dry Cleaners
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