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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1969

Page

2

Death of Ida Clark Perkins 86 Kennebunkresident

Mrs Ida Clark Perkins aged 86 died after a long illness in a Portland hospital. Widow of Eugene Perkins she was born March 31 1882 in Kennebunk. Surviving daughters Ann Clough Nancy Lavasser Beatrice Billings sister Florence Quinn brother Harry Bennett four grandchildren two great grandchildren. Funeral tomorrow 2 p.m. at Ribber Memorial Chapel Kennebunkport with Rev Robert Wangel officiating. Interment Arundel Cemetery. Friends may call today 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Kennebunk Ida Clark Perkins Portland Eugene Perkins Perkins Jacob Ida Kimball Clark Ann Clough Kennebunk Lower Village Nancy Lavasser Beatrice Billings Clearwater Fla Florence Quinn Windsor

Funeral for John B. Ste Marie in Saco

Funeral services for John B. Ste Marie who died in Tagus were held at Notre Dame Lourdes Church Saco with Rev Joseph S Carriercelebrant a high mass of requiem. Burial followed in St Josephs Cemetery Biddeford with World War I veterans bearing arms and flag presentation by Everett Allen.

John B. Ste

Local Biddeford and Saco Patients Reported in Area Hospitals

Personal Albert Voyer of 276 Hill Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Jeanne Lapointe of 44 Jefferson Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Edna Mahoney of 60 Graham Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Rene Duquette of 52 Cutts Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Elizabeth Seidel of May Street Biddeford is a patient at Pap Medical Center Port and. Lumina Ouellette of 140 Prospect Street Biddeford is a patient at Webber Hospital. Diane Jamieson daughter of Earl Jamieson of 68 Storer Street Saco is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Jeannette Vachon of 9 Emery Court Biddeford has returned home after being a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Francis M. Perrin, Seaman USN, son of Robert L. Perrin of 10 Old Orchard Avenue Old Orchard Beach, is serving aboard the guided missile frigate USS William V. Pratt.

Albert Voyer Hill St Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Jeanne Lapointe Jefferson St Webber Hospital Edna Mahoney Graham St Rene Duquette Cutts St Elizabeth Seidel May Street Pap Medical Center Portand Lumina Ouellette Prospect St Diane Jamieson Earl Jamieson Storer St Saco Jeannette Vachon Emery Court Francis M. Perrin USN Robert L. Perrin Old Orchard Ave Old Orchard Beach William V. Pratt

Saco River dredging program details and funding

The note outlines construction of two dredging and improvement projects for the Saco River with parts one through three. It cites a $199,000 Kidd Construction Corp contract awarded June 29 and a September 9 start, targeting mid February 1969 completion. Local cost share is 30.9 percent, about $62,000, with federal funds available.

Kidd Construction Corp Saco Bidde Ed Ence Biddeford Corps’ Civil Works Ferry Hills U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Saco River

Rural and urban reform proposals outline federal role

The document calls for a TVA and REA style rural development agency to boost rural economies and coordinate national rural growth. It urges a comprehensive urban plan using tax and subsidy powers to engage private industry with black ownership once profitable. It favors moving welfare to an income maintenance model and setting minimum public assistance standards. It also recommends expanding family planning services with accessible locations.

Tennessee Valley Authority Rural Electrification Administration

Funeral Directors and Funeral Homes in Saco Maine

Funeral service listing for Spring Street Saco with contact numbers 284-5611. Philip H Gross Sr Director. Dennett and Craig 265 Main Street Saco EMOND'S Funeral Home 284-5511 Frank X Emond J P Conroy provide services.

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

Williams aims for public vote on Senate pay raise

Sen John J. Williams declares determination to force a roll call on the proposed 12,000 pay raise for senators. He opposes the hike, arguing it would clash with private industry to curb inflation and noting Johnson's recommendation to lift pay from 30,000 to 42,000. A veto deadline looms with Feb 14 implementing the new law.

Associated Press Washington John J. Williams Delaware Lyndon B. Johnson Williams House of Congress Frederick R. Kappel American Telephone & Telegraph Co Johnson House Senate Supreme Court

Saco and Biddeford Post and Unit Meetings Schedule

EIS members of Bouvouvalas-Du puis AMVETS Post Saco meet at 8 tonight at the hall Spring Street Saco. Owen-Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary holds a special meeting at 7 tomorrow at Post home Beach Street Saco. Knights of Columbus Rev J J Mullen Council meet tonight at 8 at K of C Hall Old Orchard Beach. First Parish Congregational Church Saco plans 7 pm tomorrow ecumenical gathering with United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford, then returns for business and swap party. Tighe-Beaudoin Farley American Legion Post Biddeford hosts 8 pm tomorrow at Post home Elm Street.

Bouvouvalas-Dupuis Amvets Post Saco Spring Street Owen-Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary Post Home Beach Street Rev J.J. Mullen Knights of Columbus K. of C. Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Madisses First Parish Convegational Church United Arch of Christ United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford Tighe-Beaudoin

Church Notes Mid Week Prayer Meeting and Choir Rehearsals

Mid week prayer meeting at 7 p m in Bible Church 144 Ferry Road and 7 30 p m at Old Orchard Beach hall 91 Vnes Ave. Choirs rehearse at Foss Street Methodist South Biddeford and School Street Methodist Saco with times for Crusader 6 30 p m and Adult Sanctuary 7 30 p m junior 3 15 p m senior 7 p m.

Bible — Church Ferry Road Vnes Ave Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Foss Street Methodist Church South Biddeford Methodist Church Foss Street Crusader School Street Methodist Church Saco

Hawaii seeks foreign trade subzone for refinery plan

Udall discusses District 5 rules allowing limited low sulfur fuel oil imports under foreign trade zones to meet pollution laws. Maine's Machiasport subzone proposal for Occidental Petroleum's refinery sparks major opposition as governs import ceilings and duties.

Udall State of Hawaii Commerce Department Honolulu Hawaiian Independent Refinery, Inc Maine U.S Interior United States The Rockies District 5

Portland Weather Forecast: Cold Night and Mild Thursday

The forecast calls for a fair night with lows from 10 to 20 degrees in Portland. Thursday is expected to stay fair and mild with similar stable conditions and light winds.

Portland

Looking Ahead At Weather For Northern New England

The five day forecast covers northern New England Massachusetts Rhode Island and northeastern New York. Temperatures Friday through Monday will run above normal with highs in the 20s to 30s north and 30s to 40s south. Lows will be in the teens to 20s north and 20s to 30s south. A slow warming trend is expected later in the week. Precipitation totals project one quarter to three quarters of an inch, mainly rain in the south and snow or rain in the north, Thursday or Friday.

Boston New England Massachusetts Rhode Island New York

Biddeford Post Reports New Members and Hall Work

Merton Ira Staples Post met last night at the Post home on Alfred Street Biddeford and heard that 28 new members bring total membership to 122. Commander Ralph Gregoire led the session and announced the exterior hall painting will await weather permits. About 15 members attended. next meeting set for Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Post home.

Merton Ira Staples Post Post Alfred Street Biddeford Heard Paul Potvin Ro Ralph Gregoire

Communication Priority Use Revealed By Bucher

Cmdr. Lloyd Bucher testified at a Navy court of inquiry that he used a high priority direct line to the White House and Navy leaders in Japan as North Korean gunboats surrounded the Pueblo. He said he kept channels open after shells wounded three crewmen and that firing began when the sub chaser demanded “heave to” at close range.

Coronado Calif Uss Pueblo White House Japan Cmdr Lloyd Bucher Navy Bucher Johnson Walt W. Rostow Defense Robert S. McNamara Sea of Japan Pueblo

Maine House considers tuition reimbursements and degrees

The Maine House was urged to reimburse communities for adult high school diploma courses at about 11 550 over two years. Unity College seeks authorization to confer bachelor's degrees starting June 1970. Other measures aim to extend education commissioner salary limits and fund health services for three Indian Reservations on an emergency basis.

Augusta Maine Minnette H. Cummings Newport Unity College Daleth John Martin Eagle Lake House Department of Indian Affairs Martin Te Wayent Enother

Reid's Boatyard Still Operating Despite Ocean Buyout

Ocean Industries Inc acquired Reid's Boatyard building in Kennebunk but not the business. Owner Robert Reid says the yard remains active, still repairing and building boats. A 48 foot building is being erected and a 36 foot boat is under construction at the yard.

Reid Kennebunk Ocean Industries Robert Reid Ocean Industries Inc

Stock market opens mixed with small gains and losses

In New York, the stock market opened with a mixed tone as gains and losses were nearly even. Early quotes show Trans World Airlines at 48, Union Carbide at 445, Southern California off 4 to 36, Gulf Western at 47, Chrysler up to 53, and Reynolds & Co. down 2 to 44.

New York Trans World Airlines Union Carbide Southern California Gulf & Western Chrysler Reynolds Et Als

Udall Proposes Alternatives on Eastern Utility Regulation

Udall offered two alternate rules for handling such a situation in the Eastern United States but ultimately deferred the decision to the next administration, following Smith’s lead and leaving action to his successor.

Nixon Udall United States Smith

Fatima Circle to Host Social in Biddeford Hall

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella plans a 7 30 p m social on January 28 at St John s Hall Adams Street Biddeford under chair Bertha Moulin and co chair Blanche Demers. A February 25 supper at 6 30 p m at St John s Hall will follow with a Bernard s Fashions hat show led by Lillian Viger.

Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella Berangere Millette Regent South Street Biddeford St. John’s Hall Adams Street Bertha Moulin Blanche Demers Armosa Boisvert Emelia Bolduc Annie Bouchard Irene Bouffard Gertrude Bouthot Theresa Bouthot Gabrielle Brackett Jeannette Brochu Paulette Brouillette Jeannette Regina Angelina Chretien Blanche Chretien Theresa Taylor Marie A. Cordeau Eva Couture Bernard’s Fashions Lillian Viger

Area Woman Guilty Of Driving Charge

Norma Huff, 32, of 11 Wentworth Street Biddeford, was found guilty in York County Superior Court of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and fined 155 dollars for the May 18 1968 incident on Emery Street Biddeford Also convicted in a separate jury trial was Charles P Janelle 32 of Portsmouth New Hampshire for a December 24 1968 offense in Eliot Justice Lincoln Spencer postponed sentencing in that case

Alfred Biddeford York County

Youth trio sent to authorities after mall arrest

Police returned a 15-year-old Portland youth to Portland authorities a 20-year-old Falls man to police custody and a 17-year-old Buxton girl to her parents after they were apprehended at a discount department store.

Biddeford Portland Falls Buxton

Talks to push deescalation as Hanoi stance looms

U S and South Vietnam prepare for Paris talks likely to hinge on a general military de escalation. Henry Cabot Lodge and Pham Dang Lam weigh emphasis on a demilitarized zone and sequential southern spread, with rapid, flexible discussions and minimal procedural wrangling. Lodge met with Sam in Saigon to set a Saturday meeting plan.

Hanoi NLF Paris U.S Washington Saigon Henry Cabot Lodge Pham Dang Lam Demilitarized Zone South Vietnam Laos Camboo Lodge Sam

Muskie Plans Banquet Campaign Across States

Senator Edmund Muskie starts a four hour banquet blitz spanning Dallas to Fort Worth and then twelve states, testing a path to the White House in 1972 while postponing Senate moves. He may seek his party's nomination but insists he will follow the winds and build ties with local Democrats.

Arthur S. Present Circuit Court of Appeals U.S Washington Edmund Muskie White House Dallas Fort Worth Japan England Maine Nixon Muskie Senate Font

Nixon Begins Full Day Of Official Work In White House

Nixon prepares for greater use of Cabinet sessions while pursuing negotiations on nuclear nonproliferation with the Soviet Union. He attends a full day of official duties, meeting with Charles Yost and Robert May at the outset and Galo Plaza to close the day, and admits adjusting to the new surroundings as he navigates the White House.

Pace Soviet Union Nixon Kennedy Johnson Security Council Charles Yost Robert May Galo Plaza Organization American States

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