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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1969
Page
2
All members of the Myrtle Knights of Kennebunk are asked to meet at the hall at 1 p.m. and proceed to Angell Memorial Funeral Chapel for the funeral of David Welter Hargreaves at 1 30 p.m.
Fireworks regulation ranges from strict bans to liberal allowances across eight states. Bootlegging rises as contraband moves from lax to strict jurisdictions, with Michigan and Nevada showing limited controls. Arizona and other states set heavy penalties, while federal rules under the 1966 Child Protection Act restrict powerful consumer displays to agricultural and military uses.
Prague authorities purge officials from two major organizations and announce editorial shakeups at three daily newspapers. The moves signal a hardline push amid continuing party consolidation.
Funeral services for Willie St Louis of 5 Therrien Ave Saco were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Saco this morning a high mass was celebrated by Rev Joseph Carrier with church choir and organist Mrs Eva Carrier. Interment followed at St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford with Rev Lucien Carrier reciting graveside prayers. Bearers were Ronald Boucher Raymond St Louis Marc Larochelle Donald Garriepy and Michael Garriepy.
Pope Paul VI declared he will implement all reforms urged by the Vatican Council but oppose any breach with genuine church tradition. He addressed thousands of tourists at St Peter's Basilica warning that novelty cannot replace tradition and stressing a new cycle opening for the church.
Lawmakers remove criminal penalties from discrimination bills except for violence cases while debating an $11.4 million bond plan trimmed to about $2 million for statewide improvements. An extra $500,000 no interest loan for a Portland Nova Scotia ferry terminal sparks debate as Senate and House push toward final adjournment amid objections and procedural tensions.
Funeral service listings show firms in Saco Maine including FUNERAL DIRECTORS a Funeral Service on 35 Street and DENNETT & CRAIG at 2365 Main Street with contact 284 5611. Frank X Emond and J P Conroy are associated funeral home personnel.
Mrs. Marie Rosa Crepeau wife of Albert Crepeau of 178 Newtown Road Biddeford. Funeral services set at St Andre s Church Thursday at 9 00 A M calling hours at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street today 2 4 and 7 9 P M
The Desmarais Family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for sympathy cards flowers and support during their recent bereavement and thanks those who loaned cars and helped during the time of loss.
Mrs Gedeon Moisan of 22 Clark Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Ronald Larose of 14 Mount Vernon Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center Portland.
Members of Boucouvalas DuPuis AMVETS Post in Saco will gather at the Spring Street hall at 8 tonight for a local meeting and discussion.
Cloudy periods develop tonight mainly north with lows in the 40s to low 50s. Thursday sees partly cloudy skies with little temperature change and a chance of a few brief showers in the far north.
The Youth Fellowship rooms at the Ogunquit Baptist Church on Shore Road are open every Thursday evening at 7 30 for both Junior and Senior High young people.
Choir rehearsals for the Foss Street Methodist and the South Biddeford Methodist Church are held each Thursday. The Crusader choir meets at 6:30 p.m. and the Adult Sanctuary choir at 7:30 p.m.
SAD 71 hires ten more teachers for Old Orchard district schools adding two new Grade 2 positions. New staff include Jean-Paul Boucher teaching French at the high school and Richard Smith Grade 2 at South Congregational. Edward Fitzgerald and Joseph Foster will teach high school English. Donald Bean will teach biology and assist as football coach. Philip Lee Baker handles industrial arts and driver education. Richard Heikkinen oversees physical education and assist football. Mrs Judith Baker and Mrs Jean West will teach at Cousens School. Mrs Linda Skillin will head Kennebunkport Consolidated School Grade 2. all hold degrees from Saint Francis, Aurora, William Penn, Springfield, Maine, UNH, and UMaine.
Saco church schedules weekly rehearsals with a junior choir at 3 15 p m and a senior choir at 7 p m each Thursday. Regular practice aims to prepare performances and strengthen community music activities.
Boston and Maine Railroad officials faced Biddeford city and PUC members at a hearing on South Street bridges. The railroad refuses to share repair costs, arguing the city benefits most. City witnesses urged funding, potential costs range up to 210000. A second hearing may follow and final action is not immediate.
Robert D. Pate, owner and operator of Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco, was named director of the Maine Funeral Directors Association during a convention last weekend at Black Point Inn in Prouts Neck Scarborough.
The region will see below normal temperatures Thursday to Monday with highs in the 70s and lows mainly in the 50s though northern and eastern Maine sit in the mid to upper 40s. Expect over half an inch of rain with the heaviest Friday Saturday and again Monday.
Ocean Park expects a strong summer as Canadian visitors grow from Ontario and New England through the Atlantic Seaboard. a Fourth of July parade is planned Friday. Hotels and camps report average to heavy turnover, with remaining vacancies filling in the coming weeks as the tourist season begins, weather permitting.
Saco firefighters rushed to the Lunder Shoe Co on Park Street after an automatic alarm triggered early in the morning. Firemen reported a Ro fire in the factory and began assessment and safety checks.
SAD 71 directors set a July 14 8 p.m. budget meeting at Kennebunk High School to decide how an additional state subsidy of 44123 will be used. Voters will choose among adding to the 1969 budget reducing taxes or funding 1970 budget relief or combinations, with articles on auditorium alterations relocatable classrooms and possible use of St Anthony's High School. John Seekins said costs depend on a contractual agreement expected soon.
Welsh nationalists oppose Prince Charles investiture amid a spate of attacks. A soldier died when a Molotov struck a military truck near Caernarvon Castle as bomb incidents disrupted the celebrations. Police labeled the scene a murder site and warned crowds away. A separate blast hit near the royal carriage route as the train arrived, killing two men suspected Welsh extremists. a bomb hoax delayed the royal procession.
Biddeford firefighters answered a call yesterday at 49 Bacon Street. The laundromat porch caught fire but the flames were extinguished before arrival. The building owner and occupant is Roland Souliere.
The New York stock market opened with gains outweighing losses. Early movers include National General about 30, Reading & Bates Offshore Drill around 55, Petroleum 3742, and International Telephone & Telegraph at 50 as volume improves.
Firemen were called to Old Orchard Beach on Tuesday afternoon for a fire in railroad ties along the Maine Railroad right of way on Milliken Street. A bare wire in a ceiling light fixture shorted causing a ceiling fire with only minor damage. The building owner is Daniel Alfiero of 36B Seaview Ave. Later a false alarm rang on West Grand and early this morning a fire in needles at Wagon Wheel Park on Saco Avenue was put out with no damage.
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew condemned neo-experts who propose alternatives to Vietnam policy. The move signals the Nixon administration’s intent to confront critics directly and defend official strategy.
Visiting supply priest for Trinity Church Saco and Christ Church Biddeford in July will be Rev Colin P Aspell rector of St Jude s Church Wexford Scarborough Ontario native of the Isle of Man and graduate of Kings College London He was ordained deacon in 1961 and priest in 1962 He will reside at Trinity rectory Cleveland Street Saco Services include 8 30 am Holy Eucharist 10 am at Trinity Church with coffee hour hymns sermon Nursery cafe provided Sundays
Frank D. Palermo Jr. and Delma Levandowski, both ex Philadelphia residents, were arrested at Old Orchard Beach on interstate transportation of forged securities. They appeared before U.S. Commissioner Emanuelson and face a probable cause hearing after grand juries indictments from Camden. Palermo is held on $10,000 bail. Levandowski posted $1,000.
Stray male Labrador named Rummy with two collars missing since. Friendly and gentle, reward offered. Call Stacy Wentworth at 967-3029 if seen.
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