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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1968

Page

2

Deaths Miss Margaret E Stanton 86 Biddeford

Miss Margaret E Stanton 86 of May Street Biddeford died yesterday in a Biddeford nursing home Born October 1 1881 she was a Biddeford native graduate of Biddeford High School and Gray's Business School Portland Worked 26 years as a private secretary at Augusta State Hospital retiring in 1942 moved to Portland until 1964 returned to Biddeford three years ago She was a member of the Maine Employee Retirement Association and St Mary's Church Surviving are three nieces Funeral services will be held at 9 am Monday from St Mary's Church Interment will be in St Mary's Cemetery Friends may call Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford today and tomorrow

Margaret E. Stanton May Street Biddeford James and Elizabeth Willock Stanton Biddeford High School Gray's Business School Portland Augusta State Hospital Miss Stanton Maine Employee Retirement Association St. Mary's Church Harry Scott Sr Madeline Goodwin Roland W. Hayes Arundel St. Mary’s Cemetery Cosrove Funeral Home Elmt

Funeral services for Mrs Minnie May Fenderson

Funeral services for Mrs Minnie May Fenderson of Mt North St Saco were held yesterday at 2 pm at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco Rev Stanley A Bennett of Saco United Baptist Church officiated assisted by Rev Kenneth M Hughes of New Brunswick Canada a burial followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Bearers included Basil Hughes Caryee Leon Fenderson George Mapes and Raymond Fenderson

Minnie Fenderson Minnie May Fenderson Mt North St Saco Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Stanley A. Bennett Saco United Baptist Church Kenneth M. Hughes New Brunswick Canada Urial Laurel Hill Cemetery Basil Hughes Caryee Leon Fenderson George Mapes Raymond Fenderson

Youth group activities listed across Kennebunkport to Saco churches

Sunday schedules show youth groups and religious classes across multiple churches in Kennebunkport Wells Biddeford and surrounding towns. Activities include services at Faith Pentecostal Kennebunk Kennebunkport and Goodwins Mills with times 6 15 pm 7 30 pm and 3 30 pm plus continued Monday sessions for School of Religion and CD classes.

Funeral Directors Shumway and Dennett Craig in Saco

Funeral directors listed for Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Seans Street Saco with phone 284-5611 and Dennett Craig at 363 Main Street Saco Maine dial 282-0562 led by Philip H. Gross Sr. as director

Shumway Seans Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Dial

Marine Pvt John D Shevenell graduates from recruit training

Marine Private John D Shevenell son of Mr and Mrs Leonard G Shevenell Sr of 9 Gowin Ave Old Orchard Beach completed eight weeks of recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot here Seaman Apprentice Eric O Brazer USNR son of Mrs Gustave Bochert of Cove Road Oneangoit has reported for duty at the U S Naval Communications Station San Juan Puerto Rico

John D. Shevenell Leonard G. Shevenell Sr Goodwin Ave Old Orchard Beach Marine Corps Recruit Depot Eric 0. Brazer USNR Gusitave Bochert Cove Road Oeenguit U.S. Naval Communicant Station San Juan Puersico

Delegates Set Meeting at Barney Beg Grange Hall

A delegates meeting for area Granges is scheduled for Sunday at 7 30 p m at Barney Beg Grange Hall North Berwick. Separate sessions will be led by Mrs June Burke lecturer of York Pomona Grange and Mrs Undine Gillings chair of the Pomona home economics committee.

Barney Beg Grange Hall North Berwick June Burke York Pomona Grange Undine Gillings Pomona Home Economics Committee

Foreign stars win Bambis in German poll night

Elizabeth Taylor Sophia Loren Richard Burton and Rock Hudson received Bambi prizes as Germanys most popular foreign stars. Burton and Miss Taylor attended to accept the honors voted by readers of two West German magazines. Senta Berger and Heinz Ruehmann won Bambis as the year’s top German stars.

Associated Press Munich Germany Elizabeth Taylor Sophia Loren Richard Burton Rock Hudson Burton Miss Taylor Senta Berger Heinz Ruehmann

Reagan served subpoena over Santa Monica mountains property

In Berkeley a Santa Maria High School teacher handed Governor Reagan a subpoena to a hearing on possible under assessment of his Santa Monica Mountains property. Reagan, unaware of the suit, accepted it, denouncing the act as dirty politics. He noted the ranch formerly owned by him saw taxes rise from 9000 to 23000 dollars during possession.

Berkeley Calif Santa Maria Ronald Reagan Santa Monica University of California Regents Bryan W. Stevens Reagan Stevens

Soviet Deputy Defense Chief Claims Red Army Might Halt Invasion

In Pravda on the 50th anniversary of the armed forces General Ivan Pavlovsky said the Soviet Union can stop any invasion by land air or sea. He cited high education levels and a strong officer corps as key strengths.

Associated Press Moscow Soviet Union Ivan Pavlovsky Communist Party Pravda Pavlovsky Red Army

Clifford faces questions on Vietnam war outlook

Vermont Republican Aiken urged more detail on Clifford’s war stance before commented, while Clifford at a news conference pledged to carry McNamara’s legacy and not plan changes at the Defense Department. Johnson noted uncertainty about Clifford’s tenure as secretary.

Aiken S.e Vermont Republican Clifford McNamara Defense Department Johnson

Boston Olympian John Thomas targets high jump at Garden meet

John Thomas, a two time U S Olympic team member from Boston, expects to compete in the high jump at the 79th Boston Athletic Association Track Meet next Saturday at the Garden.

Boston John Thomas the Garden

Quick Quiz Q and A Digest from Aea

A series of trivia items: origin of cloud nine linked to meteorology, Winston Churchill coined Iron Curtain at Westminster in Fulton on March 5, and quartz described as the most common mineral found in nearly all rocks, attributed to Newspaper Enterprise Association.

Lincoln N.H Sherman Adams Dwight D. Eisenhower Loon Mountain Adams Sir Winston Churchill Westminster Fulton, Mo

Portland Weather Forecast Snow Flurries North

Portland reports partly cloudy tonight with snow flurries in the north. Low temperatures reach the upper 20s to low 30s with considerable cloudiness and scattered snow flurries turning fair in the north portions on Sunday.

Portland

Woman Injured In Saco Accident

Donald C. Lettelier aged 28 and his wife Patricia of 15 Pleasant Street Saco were injured mildly when their car struck a curb on Washington Street. Lettelier was nicked into a parking space. Mrs Lettelier hit the windshield cutting her face and breaking the glass. She received treatment and was discharged.

Donald C. Lettelier Patricia Pleasant St Saco Washington Street Lettelier

Viet Cong declares seven day New Year truce

Allied leaders report a seven day truce from Jan 26 to Feb 2. South Vietnam to observe a 48 hour cease fire from Jan 29 to Jan 31. If a major offensive starts before the truce ends, Communists may rally for a second phase. U S air strikes target infiltration routes near Khe Sanh while Marines fire mortars near Hue, causing civilian casualties.

Khe Sanh U.S Hue

Tariff cuts unlikely to lower prices soon in US

Washington reports that Jan 1 tariff reductions on nearly 6000 imported products will be phased in over five years. Officials say first cuts are shallow, retailers may raise margins, and consumers may not see lower prices immediately. Some price increases could still be delayed.

Associated Press Washington

Saco Riding Club Selects Official Slate

The Saco Valley Riding and Driving Club elected officers at its meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Merry. President John Hogan, Vice President Gene Bloodgood, Treasurer Margaret Cham Berlin, Secretary Edna Bloodgood, and Corresponding Secretary Calvin Rogers were chosen. Officers to be installed Feb 16 at the same location. Members approved donations to Sweetser Children's Home and Pride Training School. Delegates to Sea Coast Association Riding Clubs named Rogers and Chester Smith with alternates June Seaward and Alexander Perham. Hogan to audit the books.

Old Orchard Beach Saco Valley Portland Avenue Paul Merry John Hogan Gene Bloodgood Margaret Chamberlin Edna Bloodgood Calvin Rogers Vietnam Sweetser Children’s Home Saco Pride Training School South Portland Seacoast Association Rogers Chester Smith June Seaward Alexander Perham Hogan Merry

Observations Topic Delights Ogunquit Woman's Club

Ogunquit Woman's Club heard Roby P. Littlefield former state senator discuss Observations and Ogunquit Village history at a vestry meeting with 28 members and 4 guests. Picture displays included local landmarks. Doris Field led the session. tea hosted by Theodore Bracy. Next meeting February 7 at 2 pm with Betty Mayo as guest speaker demonstrating hooked rugs.

Ogunquit Roby P. Littlefield Doris Field Theodore Bracy Archer Littlefield Nelson Perkins Anna Dundon Albert M. Cullins Samuel B. Stansfield Lucius Williams Baptist Church Betty Mayo Carl W. Perkins William Gibbs Everett W. Lord N. Hobbs Knight John H. Lord John P. Williams

Brick Store Museum To Offer Winter Classes In Craft

The Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk announces a January week start for winter classes. Ten Jacobean embroidery sessions run Wednesdays 9 30 to 12 30 under Mrs R Edgar Fisher. Rug braiding with Mrs Charles A Bowdoin meets Thursdays 10 to 3. Oil and water color painting led by Miss Carolyn Wilson and Mr Edward Mayo occurs Mondays and Fridays evenings, with drawing on Tuesday mornings. Additional classes in block printing pottery or art instruction may form in February if interest grows.

Kennebunk Brick Store Museum R. Edgar Fisher Charles A. Bowdoin Carolyn. Wilson Edward Mayo Wilson Cin

Beach Pastors To Exchange Pulpits

Rev Norman Cath of Washington Avenue Methodist Church will preach at St Margaret's Church Sunday at 7 30 p m and Rev John Clancy of St Margaret's will preach at Washington Avenue Methodist Church Thursday January 25 at 7 30 p m A large attendance is expected at both services Refreshments will be served afterward

Old Orchard Beach Norman Cath Washington Avenue Methodist Church St. Margaret's Church John Clancy St. Margaret’s Church

Traffic Accident Reported At Beach

OLD ORCHARD BEACH An accident at the corner of Staples Street and Saco Avenue caused over $150 in damage to two cars yesterday. James F. Murphy Jr., 24, of 56 Seaview Avenue, was turning from Saco Avenue into a filling station when an auto driven by Frederick B. Steele, 49, of Portland, struck Murphy’s vehicle. Both car fronts were damaged per police reports.

Old Orchard Beach Staples Street Saco Avenue James F. Murphy Jr Seaview Ave Frederick B. Steele Portland Murphy

Fire crews quell stove fire at Sweetser Home

Saco firemen answered a call from Sweetser Home at 5 10 p m yesterday. A short circuit in an oven range in a children's cottage started a small stove fire. The blaze was reported out at 5 30 p m.

Saco Sweetser

Celtics Extend Court Hex Over Knickerbockers

The Boston Celtics aim for a fifth straight win as they travel to Baltimore to face the Bullets after a 120-114 victory over the Knicks. Sam Jones tallied 31 points with Bailey Howell adding 31, while New York’s press forced many Celtics mistakes in the second quarter.

Boston Boston Celtics Baltimore National Basketball Association Bullets Celtics New York Knicks San Diego Rockets Boston Garden Knicks the Garden New York Sam Jones Bailey Howell Howell Jones

Pro Basketball NBA Friday Results and Weekend Schedule

Friday results show Boston 120 over New York 114 Detroit 133 over Seattle 119 San Francisco 131 over Philadelphia 120. Weekend and Monday schedules list Boston at Baltimore San Francisco at Los Angeles Detroit at Cincinnati Seattle at St. Louis Philadelphia at Chicago and New York at Detroit Chicago at St. Louis Seattle at Los Angeles with no Monday games scheduled.

Associated Press Albany Albuquerque Atlanta Bismarck Boise Boston Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Denver Des Moines Detroit Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Jacksonville Juneau Kansas City Los Anges Louisvile Memphis Miami Milwaukee St.p Orleans New York Okla City Iladelphia Pittsburg Rapid C St Lo Salt Sk. City San Diego San Fran Seattle NBA Philaphia Baltimore San Francisco Los Angeles St. Louis Philadelphia

ABA Scores and Upcoming Games Brief

ABA results show Pittsburgh 132 over New Orleans 6 and New Jersey 122 to Indiana 110. Other scores include Dallas 102 over Houston 92 and Denver 117 over Anaheim 110. Upcoming games list Indiana at New Jersey Denver at Anaheim and New Jersey at Dallas.

Pittsburgh New Orleans New Jersey Indiana Dallas Houston Denver Anaheim

Hockey Scores From The National League

Los Angeles defeated New York five to two while Chicago visited Montreal and Minnesota played Toronto. Other matches included New York at Oakland Philadelphia at Boston Detroit at Pittsburgh Toronto at Detroit Chicago at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Minnesota and Los Angeles at Oakland.

National Hockey League Associated Press Los Angeles New York Chicago Montreal Minnesota Toronto Oakland Philadelphia Boston Detroit Pittsburgh St. Louis

Kennedy urged to seek party role on am bation policy amid housing march

News at D N Y links U S policy in Vietnam to Democrats defeat in November. Sen Robert F Kennedy urged to seek the party role on am bation while a crowd of Negro open housing marchers watches. Sen Eugene McCarthy decries U S Negroes as colonial nation under us. Juce Johnson and Share Quam end 40 day voyage on a South Sea island.

D-N.y U.S Vietnam Robert F. Kennedy Eugene McCarthy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Margaret Stanton Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 35 Unitarian Universalist Church Portland Road South Congregational Ee Temple Street Kennesemen Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Methodist Youth Fellowship School Street Methodist Church Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach United Church United Church of Christ (Congregational the Youth Fellowship of the Kenne Free Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Methodist Church The Baptist Youth Fellowship of Christ Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Carroll Baker Paramount Pictures Corp Embassy Pictures Corp Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Shah Empress Iran Kuala Kang Sar Perak Tokyo Toshio Kimura Chou En-lai Chou Peking Hisao Ishino Japan China Quebec St. Lawrence River G. E. Gaudreau Onebec Hawks Newspaper Enterprise Association 11Th Cavalry Lyndon B. Johnson State Department Cers United States Dean Rusk Rusk Commerce Department Uruguay Agriculture Department Eugene Rostow Europe Clark Clifford Jameson School Old Orchard Beach High School Spon Sored James Murphy Rhonda Mahar Virginia Barker Dawn Cronin Elizabeth Gordon Judith Winslow Saco Riding Club Aswan United Arab Republic Johannes von Thurn Woman’s Club Brick Store Beach Knickerbockers News At Carry Bros Jewelers Thacher Building
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