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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1969

Page

2

Deaths SANFORD Annie E Hill 75

Mrs Annie E Hill 75 of 9 Brown St Kennebunk died in a hospital early Sunday Born Sept 7 1893 in Goodwins Mills she was a top stitcher at Kesslen Shoe Co 43 years Survived by widower Jess F Hill two sons Kenneth S Benson Scarborough and Robert S Berson Westfield Mass one daughter Catherine E Hutchins Medfield Mass one sister Lois Totman Portland five grandchildren three great grandchildren two nieces Funeral services set for tomorrow at 2 PM at Angel Funeral Home Kennebunk with burial at Hope Cemetery Friends may call today 2 4 PM and 7 9 PM at the funeral home

Catherine E. Hutchins Medfield Mass Lois Totman Portland Angell Funeral Home Dane St Kennebunk Hope Cemetery

Rolan Staples of Old Orchard Beach Dies at 53

Rolan George Staples 53 of 88 Saco Ave Old Orchard Beach died unexpectedly yesterday at the Veterans Act. Born November 25 1915 in Milo he was a World War II Navy veteran and active in youth work. Survived by widow Greta Maureen Staples a daughter a stepson seven sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from United Methodist Church Wednesday at 2 with Rev William Malpass and Capt Donald Klmanski officiating. Friends may call tonight 7 to 9 and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home.

Old Orchard Beach Rolan George Staples Saco Ave Milo George W Bina (Weymouth) Staples Bath Fern Park Market United Methodist Church Masonic Solar Lodge Scottish Rites 32Nd de Masons Portland Eterans of Foreign Wars C. Fayette Post American Legion Abbott - Verville Amvets Greta Keith) Staples Maureen Staples Wayne E. Snow Connecticut Fern Gowen Woolwich Thelma Sylvester Minnie Wildes Biddeford Pearl Higgins Bessie Petit Patria Green Hilda Pratt William Malpass Donald Klemanski Salvation Army Portland Ave

Russo Rites Set For Biddeford Man Following Long Illness

Anthony D. Russo 56 of 14 Wakefield Ave Biddeford died in a local hospital after a long illness. He was born in Portland Feb 20 1913 and educated there. He was a Biddeford Saco Elks member and St Mary’s parishioner. Surviving are his widow two step sons a son a daughter mother two brothers and a sister plus three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services set for tomorrow at St Mary’s Church with visitation today at Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford.

Anthony D. Russo Wakefield Ave Biddeford Portland Leonardo and Rosa Palermino Russo Rose E. (Cyr) Russo Gerald F. Polakewich Santa Monica Calif Michael L. Polakowich U.S. Coast Guard Anthony D. Russo Jr Roger Joan) Bertin Westbrook Rosa Palermino Belmont Mass Nicholas Russo

Ritualistic Services for Anthony D. Russo Held Tonight

Members of Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks conduct ritualistic services at 7 30 PM at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Biddeford for Anthony D Russo a member of the lodge.

Biddeford - Saco

Death of former Pennsylvania Representative Milliken

William H. Milliken, who served as U. S. representative for Pennsylvania from 1959 to 1965, died Friday in a Philadelphia hospital.

Philadelphia Wiliam H. Milliken U.S Pennsylvania

Funeral Directors Listings for Saco Area

Funeral service firms in Saco Maine include Shumway Funeral Service at 35 S Street with Pay A Gross Sr as director, Dennett and Craig at 365 Maine Street, and Emond's Funeral Home at 2% 5511 with Fr X Emond and J P Conroy.

Shumway Funeral Service S Street Saco Pay A. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Maine Street Maine Emond Fr X. Emond J. P Conroy Dennett & Craig Funeral Home

Mrs Linnie Maddix 78 Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs Linnie F Maddix 78 of 82 Cat Mousam Road Kennebunk died in a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. Born January 28 1891 she was the daughter of William Dun and S Dell Hill Nanean. Survived by son Stewart E Maddix two daughters Dorothy Summers Patricia Moriarty four grandchildren and two Bibber Memorial Chapel staff members. Interment in Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at Bibber Memorial Chapel 67 Summer St Kennebunk tomorrow 2 to 4.

Kennebunk Linnie F. Maddix Cat Mousam Road Biddeford William Dun S. Dell (Hill) Naean Stewart E. Maddix Dorothy Summers Patricia Moriarty Kennebunkport Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Kenneunh Hope Cemetery

Honor Memory Rolan Staples Funeral Service Tonight

Memory services for Rolan G Staples will be conducted by Abbott-Verville AMVETS Post of Old Orchard Beach. The service is at 7:30 PM at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home located at 36 Portland Ave Old Orchard Beach.

Rolan G. Staples Abbott - Verville Amvets Old Orchard Beach Portland Ave

Ritual services for Rolan G Staples at Old Orchard Beach

Ritual services will be held tomorrow night at 8 o clock at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home 36 Portland Ave Old Orchard Beach conducted by members of Lo Orchard Lodge A F and A M.

Rolan G. Staples Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home Portland Ave Old Orchard Beach Lo Orchard Lodge A.F

Memorial services for Roland G. Staples in Old Orchard Beach

Members of the C. Fayette St. Jean Post Legion of Beach will conduct no services for Roland G. Staples tomorrow night at 7 at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home located at 36 Portland Ave in Old Orchard Beach.

C. Fayette-Staoean Post Legion of Beach Rolan G. Staples Old Orchard Beach Portland Ave

Funeral services for Conde Couture

Funeral services for Conde Couture 68 of Foss Street Biddeford were held at St An dre s Church Biddeford. Rev Conrad S J of Montreal celebrat ed the requiem high mass. Interment followed at St Joseph s Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Father Simon. Bearers included James Couture Mark Couture Paul Emard Maurice Lemire and George Baiguy Jean Baiguy.

Conde Couture Foss St Biddeford St. Andre’s Church Conrad S. J Montreal Canada Couture Laura Proulx St. Joseph's Cemetery Simon James Mark Couture Paul Emard Maurice Lemire George Jean Baiguy

Three Cars Recovered by Beach Police Over July 4 Weekend

Old Orchard Beach police recovered three stolen cars during the July 4 weekend. A 1962 convertible owned by Francis M. Gregoire of Biddeford was found on Ross Road with left side damage. A 1954 sedan owned by James Daniels of Ogunquit was found abandoned near the railroad. Ogunquit had reported it stolen a week earlier. A second 1962 sedan was camouflaged in woods off Smithwheel Road. Ruth Kelly of Camden Avenue reported its theft on June.

Old Orchard Beach Fernald Street Ross Road Francis M. Gregoire Hill St Biddeford James Daniels Ogunquit Smithwheel Road Ruth Kelly Camden Ave

Band Concert at Clifford Park Biddeford Third Summer Series

Painchand's Band presents the third Biddeford summer concert at Clifford Park Pool Street at 7 pm. Conductor A J Gendron leads Cacavas Ceremon y for Winds Van Auken Riffin the Blues Wilson Seventy Six Trombones Randazzo Weinstein and other marches. If weather fails, concert moves to the next fair night.

Painchand Clifford Park Pool Street Biddeford Tomeroom Light A.J. Gendron John Cacavas Gene van Auken Me Wilson Randazzo Weinstein

Two Aides Added in SAD 71 for Grade 1 at Cousens School

Kennebunk's School Administrative District No 71 expands aide program to Grade 1 at Cousens School. Aides, already used in kindergarten and primary at Kennebunkport Consolidated, free teachers for instruction by handling non instructional duties.

Kennebunk Cousens School Kennebunkport

Maine Potato Blossom Festival Dates Set for Fort Fairfield

The Maine Potato Blossom Festival runs July 17 to 20 in Fort Fairfield. The highlight is the crowning of the festival queen at Fort Fairfield High School on July 18.

Fort Fairfield Maine Chamber of Commerce Fort Fairld High School

Local Personal News Highlights Biddeford Residents and Visitors

Mrs. Maria Bellerose, 10 Sal alas ioatt W oat imies, is a patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs. Louise Burgess of Beach St Saco is a patient at Webber Hospital Biddeford. Mrs. Julia Bougault of Wentworth St Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. James L Wheeler and daughter Suzanne of Washington are visiting two weeks at Old Orchard Beach. Mrs. Wheeler is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kerwin Twomey Graham St Biddeford. A birthday party for Michael and Kevin DeMeule sons of Mrs. June DeMeule 7 Bernard Ave Biddeford was held at the Wheeler cottage Old Orchard Beach.

Maria Bellerose Imies Cal Webber Louise Burgess Beach St Saco Webber Hospital Bi Ord Julia Bougault Wentworth St Biddeford James L. Wheeler Suzanne Washington Ding Old Ornard Beach Wheeler Kerwin Twomey Graham Street Michael Kevin DeMeule June DeMeule Bernard Ave Old Orchard Beach

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Meeting in Biddeford

Members of Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabel la will meet at St Johns Hall Adams Street Biddeford at 7 30 p m tomorrow.

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella St. John's Hall Adams Street Biddeford

Congregation Book Study and Meetings Schedule

A Congregation Book Study will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Kingdom Hall of 1 Witnesses at 107 Main St. The Ladies Home League meets Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the Salvation Army hall at 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach. A prayer meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in Wells Eplerah Route 109.

Kingdom Hall Main St Ladies Home League Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Eplerah Wells

Kennebunk News Roundup and Local Highlights

Miss Sandra Dickinson makes University of Maine Dean's List for freshman year and full year. 50-Plus Club met at Webhannett House with 26 members and two guests. Annie Lord and daughter-in-law spoke of a 95th birthday plaque and SC club size. Parish Council set meeting times. longtime Kennebunk correspondent Mrs. Cashen begins 25th year. Nearby residents relocate or vacation and Pain Chandys Band concert noted.

Sandra Dickinson University of Maine Orono Clinton Dickinson Fletcher Street Kennebunk Webhannet Woman's Club Inmyyne Street Viola Lee Annie Lord J. R. Lord Greenville S.C Saco Lee South Carolina Methodist Church Mildred Boyden Amy Clark Mary Rouleau Jennie Currier Edna Rollins Ruth Burnham Lucy Provost Lena Moores Dominic Antonucci Paul Bedard David Conway Ronald Donovan Gertrude Graham Timothy Healy Ernest Hilton Marie Hamlyn Walter Kubiak Dorothy Mahrt Dorothy Maynard Norman Nunan David Racine Thomas Reagan Albert Sevigney David Walley Cashen Sneed - Lace Journal Edgar Denger Evelyn Pindard Mates & Re Kennebunkamie Oe Ae

Fire crews respond to smoke at Bon Made Gift Shop

Firemen were called Sunday night to a blaze scare at the Bon Made Gift Shop on Old Orchard Street. They cut power and the smoke cleared. Investigators believe an electrical overload caused the incident.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Street

Harvard Alumni elects Henry E Russell president

Henry E Russell a Cleveland Ohio business executive becomes president of the Associated Harvard Alumni representing about 130000 graduates. Russell a 1939 Carling Brewing Company executive since 1962 is a Harvard Yard Class of 1939 alumnus.

Cambridge, Mass Henry E. Russell Cleveland Ohio Associated Harvard Alumni Russell Charles River Har Carling Yard College Brewing Co

Portland Weather Outlook Tonight and Tuesday

A fair pattern continues with little texture change. Lows tonight rise to the upper 30s in the north and upper 40s to 50s in the south, with mild, largely dry conditions expected through Tuesday.

Portland

July Tides High and Low Times Listed

Tide table lists daily high and low water times through July with morning and evening values. Entries show specific hours and minutes for each day, including anomalies and formatting quirks.

Weather outlook for New England five days

The Weather Bureau projects a five day period through Saturday with near normal temperatures. Daytime highs will run in the lower 80s, with cooler readings in Maine and Cape Cod. Lows near 50s in the north and around 60 in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Warmer midweek then turning cooler toward Friday or Saturday. Precipitation totals expected around one-quarter to one-half inch mainly as showers late in the week.

Boston Weather Bureau Massachusetts Rhode Island Maine Cape Cod

New York Stocks Open Higher After Week of Gains

The market rose at the opening with narrow gains after back to back weekly gains. Prices showed American Telephone and Telegraph up about 54 percent and Pan American World Airways up around 20 percent while International Nickel edged higher. Trading extended to 2:30 p.m. from a January schedule. The Dow average stood at 886.12 on Thursday and the AP 60-stock index at 314.3.

New York American Telephone & Telegraph American Cyanimid Brunswick International Nickel Pan American World Airways Dow Jones Associated Press

Saco Board Reports Net Tax Valuation Update

Saco listed a net tax valuation of $1,966,406.64 from a total valuation of $59,588,080, per Beatrice Gallant executive secretary to the Board of Assessors. Earlier reports had stated the net tax as $1,996,406.64.

Saco Beatrice Gallant Board of Assessors

Thornton Academy Class of 1949 Holds 20th Reunion in Saco

Members of the class of 1949 gathered for a 20th reunion at the Elks Lodge on Portland Road in Saco. A social hour preceded dinner and dancing with Muriel's Orchestra. Roger Parker was master of ceremonies and numerous alumni spouses were listed among attendees.

Thornton Academy Elks Lodge Portland Road Saco Dennis Pendergast Chelmsford Mass Thomas Bryant Richard Whitworth Sr Muriel Roger Parker Jeannine W. Post Denver Colo Rockwell Auburn Ynis Pendergast Erick Elliott Jr Sanford Marshall S. Main Haupage N.Y Inard Mary Neal) Morrison Ecorse Mich Kenneth Foss Cape Elizabeth Winthrop Elsie C. Clark) Willey Billerica Janet (Bain) Blair Jr Groton Groton, Conn., Mr. and Mrs Maurice Glover, Saugerties Raymond Shorey Scarborough Richard Monder Biddeford Gerald Jeannine W. Wortman Post Thomas Charlene Glover Donahue William Kang Howard Rebecca Hooper) Cushman Arthur Barbara Murphy) Waters Joanne Quellette Donald Fogg John A. Haskell Albert Hanson Southington Conn Donald Church Trenwood Harold Hanson Kennebunk Richard

Victory Circle Plans Boston Trip for Aug Twenty Four

Members of Our Lady of Victory Circle met at Fremont Club Biddeford with President Mrs Aurore Pinard in charge to arrange an August 24 visit to Catholic Television Center Boston The event is open to members and guests for reservations contact Mrs Diana Moulin Vice President.

Our Lady of Victory Circle Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Aurore Pinard Juliette Quinn Catholic Television Center Boston Diana Moulin Cora LePro Thon Yvonne Hevey Lea Paradis Moucharge Lilliana Emilia Bolduc Laurette Champagne Malvina Gaudette Marie Ann Dorias Garron Rose C. Fournier Nellie Deprey Jacoby

92 Girls Sign Up For Baton Classes At Clifford Park

Baton classes begin at Clifford Park Biddeford with 92 girls signing in the first week. Instruction covers age groups from five to nine and older youths with evening sessions from 6 30 to 8 p m. Listed girls include Karen Montpas Lynne Montpas Jarolyn Ontpas Maureen Montpas and many others.

Clifford Park Biddeford Karen Montpas Lynne Montpas Jarolyn Ontpas Maureen Montpas Mary Ann Caret Betty Anne Guillory Sallynne-France Cyr Kimberly Ann Szczechowicz Pauletteneau Patricia Letourneau Ann Marie Letourneau Debbie Cenaniora

Budget Meeting Set for SAD 71 in Kennebunk

On Monday July 14 at 8 p m a district budget meeting will be held at Kennebunk High School Gymnasium for SAD 71 voters. State subsidy increases amount to 44123 will be considered with four options including using funds to reduce the 1970 budget or lowering tax commitments.

Kennebunk Kennebunk High School School Administrative District 71 Board of School Directors Kenne Kennebunkport

Lajeunesse Couple Honored in Anniversary

A surprise dinner at Salmon Falls Country Club celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Lajeunesse of Biddeford for their 35th wedding anniversary. Attending were children Roger and Norman Lajeunesse and family, with many relatives listed as guests and gift presenters.

Hollis Salmon Falls Country Club Bernard Lajeunesse Foss St Biddeford Este Roger Norman Me Girard Lajeunesse Roger Gagne Norman Lajeunesse Nancy Cantara Owers Emilia Lajeunesse Mary Gilpatric Albert Pare Aime Dubois Willie Roy Raynald Giroux Raymond Lajeunesse Richard Lajeunesse Raymond Dubois Ronald Duvon Robert Dubois Runciphereuim Donald Giroux Eva S. ‘Carrier George Perrin Martin Gauthier George Lessard Bernadette Poisson Reed McAuley Dionne Sam Larose Aus Hobbins Berne Gagne Esdras Brochu Adelard Lachance George Palardy Ralph Lajeunesse Arthur Tremblay Raymond

Flying Tigers award goes to Apollo 10 commander Stafford

Col. Thomas P. Stafford, Apollo 10 commander, received the Flying Tiger Pilot trophy at the 27th Flying Tigers reunion in Ojai California. Veterans who flew in Asia during World War II under Lt Gen Claire Lee Chenault presented the biannual honor as Stafford praised the service of the half million men who fought for freedom.

Ojai Calif Thomas P. Stafford Asia Claire Lee Chennault Stafford Flying Tigers

Meeting on School Needs Survey in SAD 71

Tomorrow night at 8 the Kennebunk High School auditorium hosts an informational meeting on the School Needs Survey report prepared for School Administrative District 71. Dr Nicholas Engelhardt will present and answer questions. The report will be submitted to the Board of School Directors and mailed to district citizens.

Kennebunk Engelhardt and Legett Educa Consultants Nicholas Engelhardt The Engelhardt, Engelhardt, and Leggett Kennebunkport

Quote about independence and self-reliance in American spirit

A brief fragment quotes a sentiment about self-reliance as a defining American virtue. It emphasizes individual effort and the idea of doing things independently, portraying the speaker's view of resilience and national character.

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