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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1969

Page

2

Supper Held By WSCS In Biddeford

The Women’s Society of Christian Service of Foss Street United Methodist Church held its annual Initial Offering supper in the church vestry with 16 members present. Mrs. Gladys Goodwin led a brief meeting. devotions by Mrs. Ida Michie.

Women’s Society of Christian Service of Foss Street United Methodist Church Gladys Goodwin Ida Michie Crusader Choir Ida Howard Wilson Yons Foss Street Fort Lewis, Wash Goodwin Ann Spencer Louise Merryman Hazel Rand Sylvia Searle

York Man Guilty Of Reckless Driving

York County Superior Court fined Lyle G. Washburn of York 155 dollars after he pleaded guilty to a reckless driving incident dated December 21 1968 at York Beach. Donnell H. Kenny of South Berwick was found guilty after his speeding charge was amended to 60 mph in a 45 zone and fined 25 dollars.

Lyle G. Washburn York Washburn York Beach Donnell H. Kenny Uth Berwick Kenny

Biddeford Girl Is Feted On Birthday

A birthday party celebrated Barbara Jean Dumont six years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jean Dumont of 5 Harrigan's Court. Family friends Joyce, Susan, Vickie, Bobbie Jo Devoe, Dorrene, Mark, Angela Raymond, David, Donna, and Debbie Collard, Debbie Soucier, and Julie and Jeff Koclowski attended with games ice cream and cake.

Spetch Barbara Jean Dumont Jean Dumont Harrigan's Court Biddeford Joyce Susan Vickie Bobbie Jo Devoe Dorrene Mark Angela Raymond David Donna Debbie Collard Debbie Soucier Julie Jeff Koclowski

Emond's Funeral Home Directors Named

Frank X. Emond and J. P. Conroy are listed as officials at Emond's Funeral Home located at 244 S5il.

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy

Card of Thanks for Hospital Care and Kindness

Sincere thanks to Dr O Sulli van the nurses and nurses aides at Webber Hospital for their care and to friends and relatives who sent cards and gifts during illness. Adelard Goulet thanks Dr Fortier the Notre Dame Hospital staff and friends for their kind care and support during illness.

O'Sullivan Webber Hospital Adelard Goulet Dr. Fortier Notre Dame Hospital

Funeral service for Wilfred P. Hebert Biddeford

Funeral services for Wilfred P. Hebert of 667 South St Biddeford were held at St Joseph Church Biddeford Rev Sylvia Levesque officiated with Rev Valmont Gilbert and Rev Clarence Laplante assisting. Interment followed in St Joseph Cemetery and bearers included Jean Levesque Robert Webber Lionel Tillie Paul Taylor Rex Thomasson and George Easson.

Wilfred P. Hebert South St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Sylvia Levesque Valmont Gilbert Clarence Laplante O.F.M St. Francis College Diana Rousselle St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Levesque Jean Levesque Robert Webber Lionel Tillie Paul Taylor Rex Thomasson George Easson

William Smith Re-Elected To C of C Post

William Smith is reelected to the Chamber of Commerce post. The meeting covers community groups including Christ Ambassadors of Faith, Full Gospel Assembly, Pioneer Girls, and Royal Rangers. Officers elected include Michael Nanos as vice chairman and Clayton W Cartmill as secretary treasurer. The session discusses February Dollar Days and traffic, with committees named to run events.

Smith Roland Allard James Doyle Raymond Vrooman Roland J. Hotte Jr Eliot Fink Ruben Robichaud Lawrence J Lamb Doyle Vrooman John R. Gibson Allard Nanos Cartmill

Old Orchard Club Meets In Ocean Park

The Old Orchard Club held a regular Wednesday meeting at the home of Mrs. Genevieve Webb in Ocean Park. President Marion White led the session with reports of ill members, charity notes, and plans for Valentine boxes. Yvonne Fidalgo of Thornton Academy spoke on her summer in Germany and Switzerland with slides.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Club Genevieve Webb Goose Fare Road Ocean Park Gladys Elizabeth Garland Marion White Valentine Webb Yvonne Fidalgo Thornton Academy Germany Switzerland Anna Anderson Rena Ellis Elva Frizgle Muriel Gooch Marion Hanscom Violet Mewer Gertrude Milliken Margaret Milliken Ethel Ritchie Retta Sait Priscilla Skilling May Slaney Gertrude Wi i Ardis Wortman Evelyn Bryant

Sunday Sales Bill Drops Up In Maine House

In Augusta the Maine House considered a bill to allow Sunday liquor sales in licensed hotels, class A restaurants and clubs from noon to midnight, in communities with prior weekday sales approvals. The measure, filed by Rep. William E. Dennett, faces long odds despite past close calls and a statewide dry vote history.

Augusta Maine William E. Dennett Kittery Dennett John H. Reed Neil R. Carson Madisson Peter Mills Farmington Liquor Commission Pet

County Law Group Officers Are Installed

York County Law Enforcement Association installs new officers at Sea rce Motor Inn Kennebunkport and Kennebunkport members elect Moulton as president Witkum as second vice president Cashen as secretary Innis as treasurer Col Robert Marx speaks on YCLEA founded in 1950 and future meeting at King Tut's Restaurant Ill members named for Kit tery Biddeford North Berwick memory of Constable Boston noted.

Kennebunk York County Law Enforcement Association Searce Motor Inn Merton Johnson Men's Correctional Center South Windham Johnson Maine Law Enforcement Association Albert Moulton York Frank White Kennebunkport Carl Wittum Eliot Edmund Cashen Nicholas Innis Robert Marx Maine State Police MLEA Marx YCLEA Atty Charles Smith Saco Johnson South Windham Institution Moulton King Tut's Allen Tucker Kittery Henry Moreau Biddeford Herbert Bennett York Police Department Albert Guilmette Webber Hospital Oliver Boston North Berwick White Cashen

Biddeford Sees Strong Position for Industrial Growth

Mayor Lemire says Biddeford can attract new industries due to a level industrial park with utilities and rail access along Route 1, nearby airport and turnpike exit, plus a new vocational technical high school opening this fall. He notes a full time industrial development director will boost tax base and reduce the tax burden.

Biddeford B&m Railroad Lemire Bidden

Portland Weather Forecast and Tides Details

Fair tonight in Portland with lows in the teens and mild Friday as cloudiness increases. Tide information for January dates lists high and low times for AM and PM slots across several log entries. The sequence includes multiple high and low tide markers with times around dawn and dusk.

Portland

Muskie Keeps Eyes Open On 1972 Run At Dinner

Senator Muskie addressed a Democratic fundraiser praising party unity and criticizing Nixon while avoiding a decision about a 1972 bid. He urged moderation amid Middle East tensions and domestic dissent, warning against returning to 1948 intolerance. Texas support seen as key to rebuilding southern strength.

Muskie Federation Nixon Texas South Johnson Middle East

Testimony Reveals Ship Pueblo Crew Hardships and Losses

A. Bucher testified about dangerous intelligence lacking explosives, inadequate mounted cannon, and failed communications with superiors. He described shelling at Pueg and the death of Fireman Duane Hodges in North Korea, with crew injuries and capture amid questioning of orders and radio control.

Bucher Japan Hawaii North Korea Duane Hodges Creswell Ore Hodges

C Millard Neal Honored By Church Group

The 125th annual meeting of United Church of Christ Biddeford was held last evening with a memorial booklet presented to C Millard Neal who joined the church in 1917. Neal is a deacon and Honorary Deacon for Life, active in Rotary and Boy Scout work, receiving tribute from the board and members. Officers and board members for 1972 were elected, including Rev John H Miller minister and Carleton F Davis moderator, with extensive church committees named.

C. Millard Neal United Church of Christ Biddeford United Church of Christ (Congregational William Beety Annie Phillips Mark Horne Albert Worden Thomas Haley Jerome Daly Robert Norton John H. Miller Harry Trust Bank Theological Seminary Neal Ss Neal Carleton Davis Mr. Miller Carleton F. Davis Paul Larrabee Clifford Clifford Alfred T. Wilcox Edmund C. Taylor George D. Love Barbara Vanderward Clayton W. Cartmill Elinor Merry Carleton F. Foss T.A. Goodwin Winfield E. Worcester Paul F. Grace Arnold D. Calderwood Wayne B. Hutchins Robert W. Norton Donald F. Pierce Archie B. Maxwell Board of Christian Education Madeline Robie Bradle Leach Albert E. Worden Biddeford - Saco

Vatican fills bishops posts in Hungary

The Vatican announced an accord for appointing two new archbishops three bishops and five apostolic administrators in Hungary while leaving unresolved the Mindszenty case. The agreement marks progress in church state talks amid Hungary's 1956 exile controversy.

Vatican City Vatican Hungary Youngh Mindszenty Holy See Budapest Europe Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia Cardinal Mindszenty

Senators push confirmation as fuel policy debate rises

Senate candidates press for confirmation noting deep concern on national fuels policy in New England and Maine. Hickel expected to win easily despite opposition before focus shifts to David R. Packard’s deputy defense secretary nomination.

Nixon New England Maine Hickel Senate David R. Packard

Pale World: Great White Sands of New Mexico

The Maine Audubon Society reports 200 square miles of gypsum dunes in New Mexico hosting white spiders and lizards, pale tan mice, and 62 plant species.

New Mexico Maine Audubon Society

Navy court inquiry questions Bucher role in ship incident

The court of inquiry questioned Commander Bucher about the North Korean incident aboard his ship. Captain Newson quoted regulations while Bucher admitted loss of power to resist once enemy forces entered his command. Bucher’s civilian lawyer pressed for full disclosure of all details and circumstances.

Thhe Navy William Newsome Bucher USNR Navy Brooklyn Newsome

Stock Market Advances Moderately At Open

NEW YORK AP The stock market resumes its modest advance at the opening with Occidental Petroleum up 3 percent and Texas Gulf Sulphur up 3 5 percent while Culig an falls 2 3 percent Gulf and Western climbs 4 8 percent Inter national Nickel down 4 4 percent The 60 stock average rises 1 3 to 354 5 HONOLULU AP Three Air Force pararescuemen from Hickam Base parachute to aid two badly burned seamen aboard the Miho Pracat about 700 miles southeast of Hawaii after a coal gas fire left the crew severely injured. The ship reportedly escapes damage.

New York Occidental Petroleum Texas Gulf Culligan Gulf & Western International Nickel Honolulu Air Force Hickam Air Force Base Pacific Miho Pracat

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