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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1969

Page

2

Local Biddeford Families Attend Florida Christening

Mrs. Florence Cote of 24 Cutts Street Biddeford is listed as a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Mr and Mrs Henry Camire of 2 Raymond Street Biddeford say they have returned home after attending the christening of their twin granddaughters in Shalimar Florida, children of Sgt Ronald Parisien and Mrs Parisien.

Florence Cote Cutts St Biddeford Webber Hospital Henry Camire Raymond St Ronald Parisien Parisien Shalimar Fla Prea Isa Aistenel

Deaths Conde Couture 72 Biddeford

Conde Couture 72 of 68 Foss St Biddeford died in a local hospital He was a baker with Ed Baking Co and an agent for La Presse He was a communicant of St Andre Church Survived by widow Agnes Cimon Couture two sons Gerard A Bowie Md and Paul A Acton one daughter Mrs Edward Preisser Conn six grandchildren and nephews Funeral from Andre Church Monday at 100 am with Mass of Requiem Rev Conrad Cimon S J Montreal brother in law of the deceased Friends may call at Edmond Funeral Home Biddeford today and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm

Conde Couture Foss St Biddeford Lope Caroline Caron Couture St. J Ed Baking Co la Presse St. Andre’s Church Agnes Cimon Couture Gerard A Bowie, Md Paul A Acton Edward Marguerite) Preisser Conn Andre

Dow 80 dies after brief illness in Biddeford area

Frank B Dow 80 of 205 River Road Biddeford died last night at 2 following a brief illness. He was born Oct 29 1888 the son of Charles Dow and had six daughters Ethel Mullett Dayton Flora Fanion Ruth Chre tien Marion Dube Carolyn Grant Kathleen Ader and six sons Donald Dow Paul Dow and Richard Dow ens. Funeral Monday at 7 from Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford. Friends may call tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Frank Burr Dow River Road Biddeford Bern Ts Zonet Charles Ethel D. Mullett Dayton Flora Fanion Westfield Mass Ruth Chretien Marion Dube Saco Carolyn Grant Rollinsford N.H Kathleen E. Ader

Community events in Kennebunk area town notices

Public baked bean supper hosted by West Kennebunk Methodist Church from 5 to 6 30 tonight. Strawberry Festival at First Congregational Church on North Street at 2 15 p m. Dance at Goff Lodge Sinnott Road 8 to 11 p m hosted by Surfside 8s Square Dance Club Theresa Morgan caller. Painchand's Band from Biddeford conducted by A J Gendron performs 3 to 4 p m on bank Town Hall steps. Annual concert by Kennebunk Chamber of Commerce and Brick Store Museum. Mr and Mrs Edgar L Hamilton and family celebrate July holiday at Keoka Lake Waterboro?

Ws.c.s West Kennebunk Methodist Church First Congregational Church North Street Goff Lodge Sinnott Road Surfside

CAR Members March In Parade

Ocean Park members of The Rev. John Fairfield Society Children Of The American Revolution marched in the Fourth of July parade. Afterward, leaders and members laid flowers at Rev. John Fairfield’s grave in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco.

Ocean Park John Fairfield Society Henry Pease Darlene King Catherine Cushman Betty King Barbara King Howard Hooper Albert Coleman John Fairfield Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco

Funeral Directors Shumway and Onedell operate in Saco Maine

Funeral service listings show Shumway Funeral Service at 35 g Street Saco and OND s Funeral Home 284 Freak X Emond J P Conroy listed as directors in Saco Maine.

Shumway G Street Saco H. Gross Sr Ond’s Funeral X. Emond J. P Conroy

Mets Fight Back But Red Sox Earn Convincing Win

In a tense game at St. Louis Alumni Field the Red Sox defeated the Mets 5 to 3. Ron Gagnon pitched six innings and yielded three runs before giving way to Coito who walked three batters and allowed five runs in the frame. Mike Lago produced key hits for the Sox while Labonte and Cochrane led the Mets offense with multiple players contributing.

Mets Ron Gagnon Poe Loser Nee Danny Clegg Dave Ouellette Ouellette Sox Okpty Theun Bob Labbe Mike Coite Gary Lago Mike Labonte Phil Labbe Cochrane Gagnon Lago Coito Aoaces St. Louis Alumni Field

Evening Youth Meetings and Sunday Services Schedule

Senior Youths and the 5:45 Bible Club at Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco meet tomorrow at 5 45 p m for Bible study. On Sunday Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach hosts service at 615 pm followed by a new service for all at 730 pm. Advent Christian Church Route 85 Kennebunk holds Youth Fellowship Sunday at 615 pm. Unitarian Universalist Church Main Street Portland Kennebunk hosts Monday 530 pm for students in grades 1 through 12.

Bible Club the Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Bea A Younge Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 85 Kennebunk The Unitarian Universalist Church Main Street Portland Kennebunk

Elks Vote Donation For Camp Waban Transport

During a Thursday meeting of the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks at the lodge on Portland Road in Saco a donation was approved to cover transportation to Camp Waban Sanford for local children. Exalted Ruler William Memedlten presided with Sunshine Committee member Will Langevin on the sick list. The lodge also reminded members of the annual lobster bake scheduled for July 26 with guests.

Biddeford-Saco

Coastline pride fuels Boston waterfront scenes

Americans on the coast enjoy a high standing as crowds in Boston watch sailboats drift along the Charles River and picnickers gather on the banks. The brief notes the scene as part of the page one continuation.

United States Boston Charles

Health Capsules Offer Calorie Equal Toasted Bread Note

Health capsules from A Peui and M Pots discuss bread toasted versus untoasted and claim similar calorie counts. The piece suggests a diagnostic aim but provides little usable hospital information beyond the comparison.

Soloist Announced At Biddeford Church

Neil Dow of Saco named guest soloist for the 9 am service at United Church of Christ Biddeford. Rev. Jona Miller delivers sermon Truth Fairness and the Common Good. Mrs Elinor Merry to play organ as services continue in the sanctuary open to all.

Neil Dow Saco United Church of Christ Biddeford Jona Miller Elinor Merry

Thunder Showers Near Portland Tonight

Thunder showers may end by late night around Portland with unsettled skies. Lows drop into the 50s north and 60s south as brief cooler, less humid conditions return Sunday with partial cloud cover.

Portland

Owen-Davis Post meeting in Saco Monday at 8 PM

The Owen-Davis Post American Legion will hold its annual quarterly meeting Monday at 8 PM at the post home on Beach Street in Saco. York County Barracks Veterans of WWI and Auxiliary will hold their monthly business meeting at a street address in Silica. Old Orchard Beach Chapter Disabled American Veterans will meet at 7 30 PM tonight at the New Olympia Hotel on Mil liken Street in Old Orchard Beach.

Owen-Davis Post, American Au Homeation Post Beach Street Saco York County Auxiliary Ustats Street Old Orchard Beach Disabled American Veterans New Olympia Hotel Milliken St

Softball League Recap Green Wave Edges Rochambeau

In Diamond National play Green Wave defeated Rochambeau 71 to 63 at Memorial Field. Memorial Field hosted Rochambeau versus Lamarre's Tree and Allied Chemical versus Components. Green Wave also faced Allied Chemical, with schedule noting Wednesday games at Memorial Field and West Memorial.

Tri City Softball League Diamond National Green Wave Rochambeau Lamarre’s Tree Allied Chemical

Renovation Insurance and Legal Figures Noted

Fragmented OCR notes reference renovation insurance and a list of attorneys including Frederick D Carey William H Stone Edwin G Walker John B Bradford Clarence B Rumery and Chap pell with Prudential Insurance Co and Dr Thomas An d Vaneanamn. Saigon dispatch notes occupancy on a floor and U S troops activity amid Viet Cong actions.

Frederick D. Carey William H. Stone Edwin G. Walker John B. Bradford Clarence B. Rumery Frank D. Chappell Prudential Insurance Co Thomas An D. Vaneanamn Mulninson, Insurance Saigon U.S

Saco Church Hosts Beaulieu Picard Nuptials

Miss Noelline Beaulieu and Adrien Picard wed at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco in a ceremony led by Rev. Raymond Picard. The bride wore silk organza with veil and bouquet. attendants wore coordinated gowns in pink blue yellow and apricot. The couple will live on Pike Street Biddeford.

Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco Noelline Beaulieu Gilbert Beaulieu Pleasant 'St Adrien Picard Conrad Picard Boom Road Raymond Picard Eva Carrier Dorothy Picard Sandra Georgette Annette Beaulieu Picard Pike St Biddeford Notre -Dame de Lourdes School Jordan's Meats Portland

Beach Bridge Club Meets At Speak Easy Playhouse

Beach residents played a duplicate bridge game at Speak Easy Playhouse Lawn Avenue with players including Dow Drummond Pecararo Margilo and Wilbur. Final results list Dow Drummond Pecararo and Margilof first in one position and Wilbur Avis second others listed. Another game is scheduled for tonight at 7 30.

Old Orchard Beach Speak Easy Playhouse Lawn Avenue George Dow Dan Drummond Eugene Pecararo Marjorie Margilof Mary Wilbur Carleton Davis James Moutsatsos David Marshall and Mirs Ian Bernstein and Elowitch Oscar Paate Donald Briggs Patricia Peterson Veaneee Putnam Robert Whelan Ard Shorey Frank Golding al Rosen William Haase Dora Paulhus Jane Burns Pauline Larochelle and Iickey Dow Drummond Pecararo Mariloff Wilbur Avis Moutsatsos Marshall Peterson Putnam Whelan Shorey Golding Rosen Haase Paulhus

Traffic Offenses Dominated Saco District Court Docket

Traffic cases filled the docket in the 10th District at Saco on Thursday with fines for speeding, unlicensed driving, noisy motors, and drunken driving. Several defendants from Biddeford, Saco, Sanford, and surrounding towns faced penalties, suspensions, or dismissals, including fines up to 100 dollars and 30 day license holds.

Biddeford Firemen Quell Barn Blaze After Lightning Strike

Biddeford firefighters answered a call from Walter Crepeau on Newtown Road July 3 as a bolt struck his barn setting hay on fire. Crews used a booster to extinguish the blaze and dampen remaining flames.

Biddeford Walter Crepeau Newtown Road Sery

Repair demands loom as grand jury probes reparations push

A release from an Episcopal group says a grand jury is examining Black militants who demand 500 million dollars in reparations from churches. In Ohio, severe Friday storms killed eight and injured hundreds, uprooting trees and cutting power as boats faced battered Lake Erie waters.

Detroit Episco A ' Aril Grand Jury Cleveland Ohio Lake Erie

Sermon by Rev Homer C Bryant at Saco Baptist Church

The Rev Homer C Bryant will lead the 9 a.m. service and Holy Communion at the United Baptist Church of Saco. The retired executive secretary of the Vermont Baptist Convention for 34 years and current Saco church member chairs the deacons. Topic for the meditation is The Compassionate Christ. Mrs Harley Scammon Jr is the soloist with Mary M at the organ.

Homer C. Bryant United Baptist Church of Saco Mr. Bryant Vermont Baptist Convention Bryant Ocean Park Harley Scammon Jr Malotte Mary M

Mail Truck Hits Car In Biddeford

A mail truck struck a car driven by Norman H. Gray on Raymond Street Biddeford as he pulled from a parking spot. Officer Joseph Beal and Armand Ouellette investigated the scene and reported no serious injuries.

Biddeford Watson Mary's St Norman H. Gre Raymond St Groguire Joseph Beal Armand Ouellette

Stolen Car Recovered On Saco Street

Betsy Stanley of Wells reported her car stolen from Main Street Biddeford. The vehicle was found parked on Main Street in Saco early this morning. keys were not in the car at the time of the theft per Biddeford police.

Betsy Stanley Wells Main Street Biddeford Main Saco

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Frank B. Dow E. M. Denger Rome Socialist Party Italy Center Left Aspen Colo Gee In Street Saco, Maine Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Revasses St.ennebunk St. S. Ee Se St. Martha's Church Kennebunkport RED Sox Indians Cotto Gadbois B. v Cote Boissoneault Laroche Fortier Zuke Labonte P. Labbe Trottier Paul Christa Ford E Red Sox Methodist Red Sox Gag-nip Coe Methodist Labonte Labbe Eas U McGrath Chenard Methodist ST A Eedist Advent Christian H Good. Wins Mills Igi Lene Ee Ge, Unica Enciety Elks Camp Waban A. Peui Biddeford Church Beach Bridge Club Nassau College Springvale University of Pauline Ruel Nassan Pont & Ossee Sseer Richelieu Club Miss Ruel Cecseanna Frederic Deschambeault Leonard Levasseur Nassau Pauline Annie Bove Coc Gra Forrester, Ory Wadleigh Pond Lyman Gorham Roy L. Persons Andover Lawrence D. Michaud Phemran William P. Hebert Clifford St Salis Flar John D Hughes Buxton Road Richard W. McIntyre Maple St Guy P. Lanthier Ottawa Canada Marcel Marcha Alison E. Miller Melrose David A. Perry Gardiner Norman R. Buck Proctor Road Bert West Buxton K. Garland Hollis Center William Flores Portsmouth N. H Joseph N. Beauchemin Richard W Bleckman Chelmsford den A. Ferland Westbrook Gary Ham Sanford John R. Hull Wakerfield Robert L Biddeford Madeleine M. Sargent J. Sawyer Lisbon Val J. Portland Brent ‘Owliams Waterville Aie John D. Plante Rumford William L. Plante Port Thomas L. Walshat Gray Ronald F. Collins Joe F Caron Riverside Ave Charles P Bruce South Portland Gary C. Agger Arthur Tsmer Bedford John Ie Dh Arborou Sullivan Alam Saco Baptist Church Saco Street Wilson Cape Cod John Downing Agency Inc Main St
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