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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1967

Page

2

Death of Gerald Charron 57 Saco

Gerald Charron aged 57 of 72 Storer Street Saco died suddenly en route to a hospital. Born December 24 1909 in Thendra New York he was the son of Thomas and Philima LaRoche Charron. He worked five years at Westland Shoe Co and was a Notre Dame de Lourdes Church member. He is survived by his widow Marie R. Lambert Charron a daughter Geraldine a son Thomas FE Charron US Navy Norfolk two brothers Fred Charron Lincoln New Hampshire Harold Charron Auburn three sisters Mrs Henry McIntyre Mrs Everett Babbin Rev Sister St. Thomas and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with viewing Sunday and Monday 2 4 and 7 10 pm at Cote Funeral Home Saco.

Gerald Charron Storer St Saco Thendra N.Y Thomas and Philima LaRoche Charron Westland Shoe Co Notre Dame de Lourdes Marie R. Lambert Charron Geraldine H. Charron Thomas FE. Charron U.S. Navy Norfolk Fred Charron Lincoln N.H Harold Charron Auburn Henry McIntyre Everett Babbin Greenville St. Thomas Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets

Mrs. Alice Plante dies after brief illness at 62

Mrs. Alice Plante 62 wife of Norbert Plante of 63 Bacon St Biddeford died at home Friday after a brief illness. Born April 25 1904 in Davelayville Que she was a Laval University graduate and taught at St Andre's Grammar School five years. She was active in St Andre's Parish Third Order of St Francis Ste Anne Sodality and a church communicant. Survived by widower eight sons two daughters 23 grandchildren and several relatives. Funeral 9 a.m. Monday from St Andre's Church with viewing at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford today and Sunday.

Alice Plante Norbert Plante Bacon St Biddeford Davelayville Que Archille Celina Paquin Beaudette Third Order of St. Francis of St. Andre’s Ste. Anne Maurice Jeannette) Roux Jr Raymond Madeleine) Gemme Schenectady N.Y Victor Vachon Philip Maurice Beaudette St. Andre’s Church Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Funeral services for Joseph Henry Glaude in Saco

Funeral services for Joseph Henry Glaude 56 of 14 Hill Street Saco who died suddenly yesterday morning will be held Monday at 8 am from Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco. Friends may call today and tomorrow 2 4 and 7 10 pm at Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets Saco.

Glaude Joseph Henry Glaude Hill St Saco Notre Dame de Lourdes Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets

Third Order of St Francis to Pray for Mrs. Plante

Members of the Third Order of St Francis of St Andre's Church gather at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford tonight at 7 30 to say prayers for Mrs Alice Plante secretary of the group.

Third Order of St. Francis of St. Andre's Church Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford Alice Plante

Ste. Anne’s Church Members to Offer Prayers Tomorrow

Members of Ste. Anne's Church will meet tomorrow at 7 p.m. in Biddeford to offer prayers for Mrs. Alice Plante, a member.

Sanford Woman Injured In Saco Route One Crash

A 19 year old Sanford woman Patricia Godin was treated at a Biddeford hospital with abrasions to legs hands and arms and possible back injuries after a single car crash on Route One in Saco. Her husband Donald Godin 30 the driver was uninjured. State Trooper Jerry Boutilier investigated.

Saco Sanford Biddeford Patricia Godin Donald Godin Jerry Boutilier Godin Cascades Frank North Boundane

York Woman Named to State Constitutional Revision Task Force

Republican Representative Mrs. Henry Fuller of York is named to the state constitutional revision task force by National Chairman Ray Bliss. The task force will meet February 9 and 10 in St. Louis.

York Augusta Henry Fuller GOP

Funeral Directors Emond and Shumway Named

Funeral home listings announce Frank X. Emond and J. P. Conroy at Emond’s Funeral Home 284 5511 and Philip H. Gross Sr. director with Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco 284 5611.

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

Funeral Services for George P. Georgacarakos

Funeral services for George P. Georgacarakos of 78 Lafayette St Saco were held Friday at 1 30 p m from St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Biddeford with Rev Alexander Xanthakis officiating The cantor was Peter Dalapas Bearers were Thomas Kouzounos Peter Danton Christos Ladakakos and Steve Spirounios Burial followed in the family lot at St Demetrios Cemetery A luncheon was served in the church hall after the service

George Georgacarakos George P. Georgacarakos Lafayette St Saco St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Biddeford Alexander Xanthakis Peter Dalapas Thomas Kouzounos Peter Danton Christos Ladakakos Steve Spirounios St. Demetrios Father Xanthakis

Church Youth and Religion Classes Schedule in Maine Area

Church notices list multiple youth fellowships and school of religion classes across Kennebunkport Kennebunk Wells Biddeford Saco and Ogunquit with meeting times Sunday or Monday evenings for grades 1 12 and high school groups. Activities include junior and senior choirs youth fellowships and doctrinal instruction across Adventist Unitari an Universalist and Baptist congregations.

Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship The Saco United Baptist Church

Red Cross Plans Kennebunk Chapter Meeting

The Kennebunk Chapter American Red Cross will hold its quarterly Board of Directors meeting on Thursday January 26 at 7 30 p m in the Chapter rooms Main Street Mrs Francis P Down Chapter chairman will preside

Kennebunk American Red Cross Main Street Francis P. Down

Crane Damaged by Vandals at Saco Steel Yard

Saco police investigate after a Friday night vandalism at the Saco Steel Co. yard damaged a crane. Operator Dan Boothby reports ripped spark plug wires and a smashed electric fuel pump and magneto.

Saco Steel Co Dan Boothby Fairfield Street Saco

Political Shakeups Hit Chinese Leadership In Mao Era

The report lists purges and removals among top officials including Lo Jui ching and Yen Hung yen with deaths by self inflicted acts. Chou Jung-hsin is jailed while Chen Shao min loses a top union post. Kuang Feng is named head of a key bureau. Some claim Smyrna as Homer’s birthplace.

Lo Jui Ching Popo Yen Hung-yen Yunnan Chen Shao-min Mao All China Federation of Trade Unions Chou Jung-hsin Chou Enlai State Council Kuang Feng Red Flag Central Committee Military Commission Lin Piao

Local Personal Notices From Biddeford

Raymond Couture of 25 Orchard Street Biddeford is a patient at Webber Hospital. Marine Pvt Reynald G Le Page son of Mr and Mrs Gerard P Lepage of 27 Emery Street Biddeford has graduated from eight weeks recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island South Carolina.

Raymond Couture Orchard St Biddeford Webber Hospital Marine Pvt Reynald G. Lepage Gerard P. Lepage Emery St Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S. C

Training School Bell Ringers Host Program at Hamilton Hall

About 40 boys from the South Portland Training School entertained the Women's Educational and Industrial Union at Hamilton Hall Saco on Friday afternoon. The Bell Ringers were trained by Dr Nellie French Stevens and directed by William A Layne with supervisor George R Lawrence present. Mrs Joseph Bell presided at the piano with Miss Elvira Lord. The event included a report on attending the Maine Women's Legislative Council meeting and discussions about oceanography research centers in Maine.

South Portland Women’s Educational and Industrial Union Hamilton Hall Sace Thomas Bucci Portland Public School Department Nellie French Stevens Stevens Training Center William A. Layne George R. Lawrence Elvira Lord Joseph Bell Mary Richards Saco Harriet Fogg Harold Stevens Mildred Cartwright Women’s Legislative Council of Maine Augusta James F. Goodwich Bath Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries Maine Esso E. D. Pearce General Federation of Women’s Clubs Frank Lacy Alfred Kennedy

Treasury reports 1967 first half military spend up sharply

The Treasury says military spending in the first six months of fiscal 1967 totaled 31.981 billion dollars, well above the 25.284 billion the year before, with December at 5.695 billion and September peaking at 5.725 billion. President Johnson estimates 67 to 68 billion for the year, including about 20 billion for Vietnam, while a 14.878 billion deficit is recorded for the period.

Associated Press Washington Treasury Department Department Johnson Vietnam

Humphrey to Visit Poverty Projects on Spring Tour

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey will inspect anti poverty projects during a nationwide spring trip. The Civil Aeronautics Board will allow trunk line carriers to keep special youth fares through January 31, 1968. Whitney M. P. Ayeman, executive director of the National Urban League, warns domestic spending cutbacks could spark new racial unrest.

Capital Hubert H. Humphrey Civil Aeronautics Board Trunk Line Whitney M.p Aey National Urban League

LeMay Warned of Global Fallout If Vietnam Quits Now

Retired Gen Curtis E LeMay former Air Force chief of staff warned that immediate withdrawal from Vietnam could trigger widespread Viet Namese uprisings and ignite antiwar unrest around the world, signaling a dangerous crisis in US foreign policy.

Vietnam Curtis E. LeMay Air Force

From Glaciers Into Sea Arctic Ice Feeds Ocean Volume

Researchers estimate Arctic glaciers shed up to 200 billion cubic feet of ice annually into the sea as large icebergs drift into shipping lanes and coastal waters.

Weather Outlook for Maine Missing Details

Weather forecast for Maine calls for clearing skies with the south part fair and the north portion cloudy with occasional snow ending tonight. Lows around 10 degrees in the north and in the 20s elsewhere. Sunday looks fair and somewhat warmer in the south, partly cloudy with little temperature change in the north.

Maine

Scottish National Team to Open U S Tour at St Francis

The National Team of Scotland will play St Francis College in Old Orchard Beach Maine marking their Northern New England stop. Stars include captain Mike Bateman from Edinburgh and 21-year-old Gordon McIntosh from Dundee as the Scots begin a two week U S tour under international rules.

Scotland United States Maine St. Francis College Orchard Beach High School New England Jim Beaudry St Francis College Beaudry Mike Bateman Edinburg George Turnbull Edinburgh Mike Gilbert Gordon McIntosh Terazzo Layer Dundee Bill McInnes Alistair McCrae Glasgow Dave Turner John Spence Fergus Clark Ian Gordon Knights

Northeast Airlines nose wheel collapse at Logan Airport

A nose wheel collapsed on a Northeast Airlines plane during landing at Logan International Airport. Pilot Peter Blouin of Augusta Maine landed safely with 15 passengers and two crew members unharmed. Raytheon Co won a 1 936 000 contract for bomb fuse part modifications at its Bristol Tennessee plant.

Associated Press Boston Northeast Airlines Logan International Airport Peter Blouin Augusta Maine Lexington, Mass Raytheon Co Raytheon Bristol, Tenn

Former Worcester Auditor Dies in Fire Tragedy

Francis X. Powers 72 former city auditor died Friday from smoke inhalation when a fire swept his living room in Worcester Massachusetts He was survived by his widow a son and a daughter.

Worcester, Mass Francis X. Powers

McCallum And Vaughn Go Their Separate Ways

AP reports David McCallum touring Asia and Oceania for The Man From U N C L E with large crowds in Japan. He notes positive on set relations with Robert Vaughn while confirming they pursue separate lives and that his marriage status remains unresolved until August.

McCallum and Vaughn McCallum Japan Robert Vaughn Vietnam New York Katherine Carpenter States Jill Ireland

American Legion Auxiliary Unit Meeting and School Session Changes

The Webber LeFebvre Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary will hold a meeting Monday night at Mrs. Lillian Hicks’s home with hostesses Mrs. Hazel Jones Mrs. Ola Maguire and Mrs. Mildred Hamilton. A National Security program will be presented. Nearby Kennebunk and Kennebunkport kindergartners switching morning and afternoon sessions begin Monday Jan 23 with schedule changes. morning 9 to 11 30 and afternoon 12 30 to 3. Mr and Mrs Wayne Wyman and daughter Regina return home from Malden Mass after attending funeral rites of Ruth MacDowell at Immaculate Conception Church. Interment followed at Forrestdale Cemetery Malden. Mrs MacDowell died last Sunday in a Portsmouth N H hospital.

Webber-Lefebvre American Legion Auxiliary Lillian Hicks High Street Hazel Jones Ola Maguire Mildred Hamilton Kennebunk Kennebunkport Wayne Wyman Regina Summers Street Malden Mass Harold Ruth) MacDowell Immaculate Conception Church Forrestdale

Information Folder For Saco Issued Details Inns

The Saco Business Men's Association released a 1967 information folder titled Where to Stay in Saco Maine. It lists 31 summer and year round accommodations with brief descriptions and includes a new map of travel routes to Saco and its beaches. The folder goes to Maine Publicity Bureau offices, chambers of commerce, and mail inquiries.

Saco Maine Saco Business Men’s Association Robert Fenderson Maine Publicity Bureau Chambers of Commerce Association

Church Circle 2 Works On Layettes

Kennebunk Circle 2 of Christ Church Women’s Fellowships met at Mrs. George Whittier’s home to discuss the Feb. 2 Cake Caper meeting. Circle 2 will handle February nursery duties and worked on a baby layette as their mission. Attendees included Mrs. Arnold Truscott, Miss Edith Nutter, and others.

Kennebunk Circle 2 Christ Church George Whittier Woodland Court Longview Meadows John Lindsey Whittier A. Lee Kierstead Parsons Street Arnold Truscott Edith Nutter Roger Gonneville Bertha Hill

St Francis Hosts Southern Maine Guidance Association Meeting

Arthur T. Gallant announces St Francis College on Pool Road will host the Southern Maine Guidance Association winter meeting Monday. Social hour at 5 30 p m and dinner at 6 15 p m hosted by the Admissions Committee. John McArdle will discuss available aid and methods to obtain it. John Gilmore will run the business meeting.

Arthur T. Gallant St. Francis College Southern Maine Guidance Association Pool Road Benedict Fink O.F.M Donald Nickanir Kevin Kidd O.F

Twin City Night Observed By Adah Chapter

Adah Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star observed Twin City Night at Odd Fellows Hall Alfred Street Biddeford with An nette Chapter Saco officers exemplifying degrees. Saco members led the ceremony and a memorial for Frederick Hooper closed the service. Next meeting is Ruth Night on Feb 3.

Twin City Adah Order of the Eastern Star Odd Fellows Hall Alfred Street Biddeford Annette Chapter Saco Jean Kimball William Kimball Ethel Whitten Norman K. McAuley Florence Northrop Parnell Burrill Helen Horne Adelpha McKeen Sarah Lennox District One Frederick Hooper Annette Mertha Ruth Herrick James H. Herrick Rena Woodward Ruth Night

Three Entering School Board Race in Kennebunk

Three candidates have filed for the Kennebunk three year school board term. Incumbent Raymond Brearey and Harriet Blaisdell are joined by Dr William F Bergen the latest entrant. March 13 election will fill two three year seats with the top two vote-getters elected.

Kennebunk William F. Bergen Raymond Brearey Harriet Blaisdell Shirley Gordon

Biddeford Traffic Accident Near Main and Lincoln Streets

Police reported a minor collision at the Main and Lincoln intersection in Biddeford. Vehicles driven by David Tufts and Margaret B. Scontras were involved. damage described as slight. Scontras complained of pains in the back. Sgt. Albert Siwell investigated.

Main Lincoln Streets Biddeford David Tufts High St Kennebunk Margaret B. Scontras Locke St Saco

Dr Walter Hall Dies In Bay State

Dr Walter Hall of Rockland died in a Medford hospital at age 92. A star athlete and physician, he was a rancher and manufacturer in Mexico where a price was placed on his head during the 1911 revolution. He served with the British Merchant marine and hunted in Patagonia. Services will be held Monday afternoon at Davis Funeral Home in Thomaston.

Rockland Walter Hall Medford Massachusetts Hall Mexico Andes Patagonia Eox County Port Clyde Davis Thomaston

Saco Valley Driving Club Names Officers

Old Orchard Beach election of officers held at the Merry home named Paul Merry president John Hogan vice president Margaret Chamberlin treasurer June Seaward recording secretary and Mrs Merry corresponding secretary Donations were voted to the Sweetser Children's Home and Pride Training School The club joined the Sea coast Association of Riding Clubs May 28 and July 23 dates were approved Delegates were named with alternates to be named later A bowling party was set for tomorrow at Roll-A-Way Lanes Biddeford Cards were sent to ill persons The session was attended by all officers 18 members and one visitor

Old Orchard Beach Saco Valley Paul Merry Portland Avenue Merry John Hogan Margaret Chamberlin June Seaward Sweetser Children’s Home Pride Training School Seacoast Association of Riding Clubs Route 1 Biddeford

Snowball Dance Scheduled Despite Date Conflicts

Band Boosters at Kennebunk High School voted to not hold a snowball this year due to conflicting dates but set a Dec. 3, 1967 holiday dance. Royal Smith reported on candy sales while Alexander Economos announced new majorette hats and a bass clarinet.

Kennebunk Kennebunk High School Hebert Smith Royal Smith Alexander Economos

Global News: Leaders Move on Conflicts and Trials

Endalkachew Makonnen calls for a halt to aerial and ground fighting pending talks. Indonesia's Adam Malik demands Sukarno resign. Congress to review his presidency in March or April. Jeremy Thorpe becomes Liberal leader in Britain, Jo Grimond departs after a decade. Powell's Harlem seat faces probe by a nine-member special committee. DeSalvo the Boston Strangler is convicted of armed robbery and given life. Bailey plans appeal. Kennedy book case settles with deletions. Connor resigns as commerce secretary amid merger plan. Barney Ross dies at 57. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw dies at 82.

U.N Endalkachew Makonnen Far East Indonesia Adam Malik Sukarno Britain Liberal Party Jeremy Thorpe Jo Grimond U.S. Congress Adam Clayton Powell New York Harlem Powell House Labor and Education Committee Special Committee Albert Henry DeSalvo Boston F. Lee Bailey Samuel H. Sheppard Carl Coppeline Bailey DeSalvo John F. Kennedy Barney Ross Chicago Ross Guadalcanal Santa Monica Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Harry K. Thaw Stanford White

Pike Jaws Bound by Numerous Sharp Teeth

The description highlights the pike’s pointed jaws and many sharp teeth. It notes the teeth's arrangement and potential function in catching prey.

Chamberlain nets perfect night as 76ers top Lakers

Wilt Chamberlain shot 15 for 15 en route to 32 points and 30 rebounds in Philadelphia's 119-108 victory over Los Angeles. He extended his consecutive field goal streak to 27, a new NBA record, while aiding the 76ers to a 45-4 season mark.

Philadelphia Wilt Chamberlain Chamberlain Philadelphia 76Ers Los Angeles National Basketball Association Chicago Bulls Detroit Alex Hannum Lakers 76Ers Wilt

AFL All Star Game Set On Soaked Oakland Field

In Oakland California AFL All Star game matched East and West on a rain soaked field. Len Dawson Kansas City Chiefs to quarterback West and Jack Kemp Buffalo Bills to quarterback East with coach Mike Holovak. Oakland's John Rauch coached West amid merger postponement and Super Bowl shift.

Oakland Calif Oakland Coliseum Len Dawson Kansas City Chiefs Jack Kemp Buffalo Bills Boston Mike Holovak John Rauch Green Bay Kansas City

Sanford Defeats Biddeford Girls In Easy Win

Sanford girls basketball crushed Biddeford 71 to 19 as Rita Roux led with 24 points. The Sanford squad remains undefeated and also won the junior varsity prelim 21 to 18.

Sanford Biddeford Rita Roux

Maine urged to form oceanographic institute

Navy chief oceanographer Rear Admiral O. D. Waters Junior urged Maine to establish its own oceanographic institute during a Maine New Hampshire tour. He said training scientists in the field attracts industry, and he met with state governors educators and industrialists.

Portland Navy Maine O. D. Waters

State coordination urged for new federal department

Portland Maine. Dr E Grosvenor Plowman chairman of the Maine Transportation Commission says state coordination with the new federal Department of Transportation is essential. He suggests a transitional organization, possibly an extension of his commission, to help close the coordination gap while supporting Gov Curtis's proposal for a state department of transportation.

Portland Maine Transportation Commission Department of Transportation E. Grosvenor Plowman Curtis

Unity Week Services Open in Worcester Mass

Joint efforts urged across Connecticut as Unity Week begins in Worcester Massachusetts with services at Central Congregational Church attended by Catholic Bishop Bernard J. Flanagan.

Page One Connecticut Worcester Mass Central Congregational Church Bernard J. Flanagan

Fish teeth shedding idea proven untrue says study

A study refutes the belief that fish shed teeth annually every summer, noting the claim is not supported by evidence and challenging frequent seasonal tooth loss among fish species.

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