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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1967

Page

2

Ada M. Costa 68 Kennebunkport resident dies in nursing home

Ada M. Costa 68 a Reading Mass native and Cape Porpoise resident for three years died after illness in a Kennebunk nursing home. Survived by her widower James N. Costa and three sisters Mrs. Arnold Fage Gloucester MA Mrs. Raymond Keene Portland ME and Mrs. Michael Roma Canada. A requiem mass will be held 9 a.m. Saturday at St Martha's Kennebunk and the bibber chapel service is set for 7:30 with visitation 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.

Cape Porpoise Ada M. Costa Reading Mass Kennebunk Canada Frank Annie Conrad Pettipas James N. Costa Arnold Fage Gloucester Raymond Keene Portland Michael Roma St Martha's Church Kennebunkport Bibber

Obituary: Louis J. Aubin 58 Saco native passes after long illness

Louis J. Aubin of Ocean Park Road Saco aged 58 died in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born June 23 1908 in Lyndonville Vermont he was a former employee of Saco Lowell Shops and Knight and Holt Saco retiring due to ill health. He is survived by his widow Cordelia Duperron Aubin his mother Miss Antoinette Poulin Aubin of Lyndonville a sister Miss Jane Aubin of Lyndonville a brother Andre Aubin of Greenville and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church with interment at Mount Calvary Cemetery Saint Johnsbury Vermont. Friends may call at Cote Funeral Home Saco tonight and tomorrow evening.

Louis J. Aubin Ocean Park Road Saco Biddeford Lyndonville Bert and Antoinette Poulin Aubin Saco-Lowell Knight and Holt Aubin Notre Dame de Lourdes Cordelia Duperron Jane Andre Aubin Greenville Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Mount Calvary Cemetery St. Johnsbury Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets

Renewal of party conventions for nominations proposed

Augusta based AP report notes Sen. Robert G. Wiles proposes replacing primaries with convention nominations across offices from U S senator to local candidates. Some nominees would avoid petition filing. Other bills include making attorney general a full time job with $18 000 salary and restoring 20 year police retirement at 50 with 20 years already served.

Augusta Robert G. Wiles R-Anson U.S Robert L. Watts Machias Abbott Pendergast Rhennebankport Pendergast

Yukon town Snag sets Canada cold record

National Geographic notes Snag Yukon reached 81 degrees below zero, the lowest temperature ever recorded in Canada. The extreme cold event marks a historic climate record for the region.

Snag Yukon National Geographic Canada

Chameleon Extends Tongue Far Beyond Its Body Length

A chameleon can project its tongue farther than the length of its body, enabling rapid prey capture. This unique adaptation allows the tongue to reach insects at surprising distances, aiding hunting efficiency and feeding.

SHUMWAY Funeral Service Note in Saco Directory

Funeral service listing for 35 Spring Street Saco with phone 284 5611 led by Philip H Gross Sr Director.

Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr Spring St

Funeral services for Joseph A Petit of Biddeford

Funeral services for Joseph A Petit formerly of Biddeford were held at St. Joseph's Church Biddeford this morning. Reverend Ernest L Heureux led the High Mass with Deacon Sylivia Levesque and Sub deacon Valmont Gilbert. Organist Diana Rousselle accompanied. Burial followed in St. Joseph's Cemetery with graveside prayers by Father L Heureux and Father Gilbert. Bearers were Andre Exposito Arthur Blanchette Roland Petit and Philip Brochu.

Joseph A. Petit Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Ernest L'Heureux Sylivia Levesque Valmont Gilbert Diana Rousselle St. Joseph’s Cemetery L’heureux Gilbert Andre Exposito Arthur Blanchette Roland Petit Philip Brochu

Funeral rites for Andre Beauchesne held at St. Andre Church

Funeral services were held at 9 AM from St. Andre's Church in Biddeford for Andre Beauchesne of 11 Judge St. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Aime Giguere celebrated a solemn high mass with priests Germain Bureau Bernand Nicknair. Burial is planned tomorrow in Arthabaska Quebec cemetery.

Funeral services for Napoleon Heroux Biddeford

Napoleon Heroux of 42 Hill Street Biddeford had funeral services at St. Andre's Church this morning at 10. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Aime Giguere with Rev. Bernand Nicknair deacon and Rev. Germain Bureau subdeacon. Burial followed in St. Joseph's Cemetery Ste. Theresa with committal prayers by Father Nicknair.

Napoleon Heroux Hill St Biddeford St. Andre’s Church Aime Giguere Bernand Nicknair Germain Bureau St. Andre's Church Charles Proulx Daniel MacDonald Donald Heroux Charles Martel Conrad Fortier Roger Heroux Dennis Desrosiers Ste. Theresa St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Nicknair

Iranians drown fleeing Kuwait boat capsize

AP reports in Kuwait forty five Iranians attempting to slip into the oil kingdom drowned when their boat capsized three hundred yards from shore. Police provided the account of the incident.

Associated Press Kuwait Little Oil Kingdom

Last quintuplet dies minutes after birth in Germany

In Dusseldorf, the final quintuplet born two months premature to Mrs. Wolfgang Janus died Wednesday night about 20 hours after birth. In Madrid, more than 300 Spaniards and English speaking diplomats prayed and sang hymns at Spain's first joint Roman Catholic Anglican service.

Dusseldorf Germany Wolfgang Januschek Madrid Spain

Biddeford Fire Engine Collides En Route to Pike Street Fire

A Biddeford fire engine on the way to a fire at Pike and Pool Streets collided with a car at Pool and Hill Streets. Fireman James G. Dehler 34 and driver Roger L. Rossignol 16 were unharmed. Sgt. Albert Elwell and Officer Robert Lagueux investigated. no injuries or damages reported.

Biddeford Pike and Pool Streets Pool and Hill Streets James G. Dehler Hill St Roger L. Rossignol Granite St Albert Elwell Robert Lagueux

Biddeford Planning Board Holds Public Hearing on Zoning Change

The Biddeford Planning Board met for a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment. The proposal would allow nonconforming uses to continue if not discontinued for more than 12 months, with several board members present and attendance listed.

Biddeford Ave James Mininoi James Draggins Raymond Gagnon

Cold Portland Skier Forecast With Snow Showers

Central Portland forecast includes continued cold and light snow tonight with temperatures at zero to 10 above. Friday brings morning snow flurries and brief cold, with teens for highs and a return to dry conditions. Resorts listed by Ski Maine Association report variable snow and conditions across Big A Mt Abram Enchanted Lost Valley Pleasant Saddleback Squaw Sugarloaf Sunday River with mixed granular and powder readings.

Portland Ski Maine Association

Local residents named at hospital and in national meeting

Conrad Guineve of 201 Clanves Street Biddeford is reported as a patient at Webber Hospital. Willard Stackpole of Saco, president of the Maine Jaycees, and Mrs Stackpole attended the American Outstanding Young Men congress at Jekyll Island Georgia last weekend.

Conrad Guineve Clanves St Biddeford Webber Hospital Willard Stackpole Saco Maine Jaycees

No Mo Bulges TOPS Club Meets in Saco Recreation Center

The No Mo Bulges TOPS Club will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Saco Recreation Center Pleasant Street Saco Officials say all interested women from surrounding areas may attend Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford will meet at 7 30 p m tomorrow at Odd Fellows Hall Alfred Street Biddeford Twin City Night will be observed with officers of Annette Chapter CBS Saco conferring degrees as special guests Refreshments served by Mrs Rena Woodward and her committee Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 7 30 tonight at Saco Masonic Hall Mrs Dorothy Allen will be refreshments chairman.

Saco’ Recreation Center Pleasant Street Saco Adah Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford Odd Fellows Hall Alfred Street Twin City Annette Chapter CBS Rena Woodward Annette Saco Masonic Hall Dorothy Allen

Local Church and Community Group Meetings This Week

The Full Gospel Assembly holds an evangelistic service Friday at 7 30 p m in the American Legion Hall Biddeford. Pioneer Girls meet Friday at 6 30 p m at the Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills. Ladies Prayer meeting Friday at 10 a m in the Lyman Baptist parsonage Goodwins Mills. Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes for grades 1 5 meet at St Monica's Kennebunk Saturday 9 30 a m. Grades 6 8 meet Friday after school. Circle B of the United Church of Christ Biddeford meets tonight 7 30 at Mrs Berthel Mason Street Biddeford.

Full Gospel Assembly American Legion Hall Elm St Biddeford Pioneer Girls Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Lyman ‘Baptist Church Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Monica’s Church Kennelbank Women’s Fellowship of the United Church of Christ (Congregational Berthel Mason Street

Kennebunk Public Health Nurse Presents 1966 Annual Report

Elizabeth M. Sweeney submits the Kennebunk Public Health Association annual report detailing services across bedside nursing, child welfare, adult health and school health. Highlights include 214 well baby clinic attendees with measles vaccines, 85 percent of cases under Medicare, and totals for nursing care, visits, clinics, and donations.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Public Health Association Elizabeth M. Sweeney Ther Hospital Medicare Ruth Gooch Jocelyn Lord

Airman Cleared in Driving Charge in New Hampshire Case

A Traverse jury ruled Sgt. Robert G. Bilodeau of Kittery innocent of driving to endanger after a Dec 11 1966 crash on Route 103 near Kittery. The speeding appeal of John W. Burke was upheld with a $20 fine. Patrick J. Martin’s imprudent speed charge was dismissed.

Alfred Traverse Robert G. Bilodeau Kittery Endanaur Bilodeau Pease Air Force Base New Hampshire Cit Sgt Lincoln Spencer John W. Burke Patrick J. Martin Kittery Point

January tides and budget battle clash over deficit stance

Fragmented text shows January tides data and a political exchange on President Johnson's 6 percent surtax. It notes Republican and Democratic critics urging spending cuts before tax hikes, with Ford answering questions on deficit, economy, and Congress's role. Concurrently a prison riot at a 40 acre facility ends after 22 hours with inmates returned to cells.

Congress Ford Johnson Appropriations Committees

Salute to old timer St Louis honors 92 year old Nickelsburg

Julius F. E. Nickelsburg of Kansas City received a special citation and medal from the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod for seven decades of service with the American Lutheran Publicity Bureau. He said he has enjoyed every day of the past 71 years in the service of his kingdom on earth.

ST. Louis Julius F. E. Nickelsburg Kansas City Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod American Lutheran Publiity Bureau Kingdom On Earth

Lab Rats Evolve For Docile Traits In Confined Environments

A colony of Norway rats bred in laboratories since the mid eleventh century has undergone anatomical changes. They show smaller brains and adrenal glands, earlier maturation, and appear tamer more tractable and fecund, suited for their loan made environment.

Norway

Curtis outlines Maine transportation and environmental reforms

Governor Curtis presses a coordinated state plan with a new Department of Transportation replacing multiple agencies to oversee ground sea and air travel. He backs an Environmental Improvement Administration to enforce water and air standards and proposes changes to sewage treatment matching grants with regional cooperation incentives.

Maine Department of Transportation Air Transportation Bureau Aeronautics Commission Highway Commission Public Utilities Commission Bureau of Marine Transportation Maine Port Authority Curtis Department of Health and Welfare

Tips For Teens By Elinor Williams

A teen asks how to handle being labeled babyish in high school and how to respond to teasing. The advice urges authenticity, school involvement, and gentle, good natured ribbing to shift peers’ perceptions. The column also covers dating options for a 17 year old and 20 year old friend, suggesting casual dating now and potential steady dating later.

Elinor Ans

Allium Giganteum Bulb Planting Tips From Europe

A horticultural note explains Allium Giganteum as a tall ornamental bulb used in cut flowers and arrangements. It covers origin, size, longevity, spray use, planting depth, spacing, and fall or spring planting, plus cautions on drainage and watering. It mentions van der Mey of Lisse and several Hyacinth varieties, with advised soil prep and bulb placement.

C. M. van der Mey Lisse Holland van der Mey Europe van der ‘Mey van der Mey Company

Ford says budget cuts avoid tax rise in Congress

House Republican Leader Gerald R. Ford asserts Congress can trim the federal budget enough to prevent a tax increase. The roundup highlights military consolidation plans impacting 33 bases and overseas facilities.

Associated Press Washington House Gerald R. Ford Congress Pentagon United Staes John T. Connor Commerce Department Machinists’ Union Senate

Radio broadcasting terms AM and FM meanings

In radio broadcasting AM stands for amplitude modulation and FM for frequency modulation.

Auto Blaze Is Snuffed Out In Biddeford

Biddeford fire crews responded to an automobile fire at Pool and Pike Streets with three engines and a booster CO-2. Driver Gerard Thibodeau said an engine explosion started the blaze and the car suffered heavy damage. Firefighters also extinguished a trash barrel fire at Washington Street School yard with no accelerants used.

Biddeford Pool Pike Streets CO-2 Gerard Thibodeau Mitchell's Lane Thibodeau

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