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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1968

Page

2

Deaths Raymond P. Lariviere 48 Biddeford native dies after brief illness

Raymond P. Lariviere 48 of 528 Pool Road Biddeford died in a local hospital after a brief illness. Born May 13 1920 in Biddeford son of Elzear and Melina Bilodeau Lariviere he served in World War II and worked in Pepperell Mfg dye house for about 15 years. Survived by widow Margaret Beecroft Lariviere daughter Fay and sons Paul Mark Carl all of Biddeford four sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at St Andre’s Church Friday at 9 am with calling hours at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford this evening and tomorrow.

Raymond P. Lariviere Pool Road Biddeford Elzear Melina Bilodeau Lariviere St. Andre’s School U. S Lariviere Pepperell Mfg. Co Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Harriman Death Notices Summary At Biddeford Hospital

Warren H Harriman 62 of 12 Janelle St Biddeford died this morning after a short illness in a Biddeford hospital Born August 22 1905 in Stark NH he was chief scientist at Webber Hospital Oeford since 1945 Previously an assistant engineer at Mt. Washington Hotel Bretton Woods NH and five years at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery during WWII Survived by Eva Hicks Harriman widow one son Warren F Harriman four brothers two sisters and one grandchild A funeral mass will be held Saturday at St Marys Church Friends may call Bolduc Funeral Home in Biddeford tomorrow and Friday 2–4 and 7–9 p.m.

Warren Howard Harriman Janelle St Biddeford Stark, N.H Charles W Maud A. Brown Harriman Webber Hospital Oeford Mt. Washington Bretton Woods N.H Mass Wallace Harriman White Field N.Y Gladys Huntoon Littleton Jenice Morse Beverly St. Mary's Church Bolduc Alfred St

Freeport widow Cecelia Fahey dies after brief illness

Mrs. Cecelia V. Fahey 44 of Freeport Long Island formerly of Biddeford Maine died last night after a short illness in a local hospital. Born August 8 1923 in Biddeford she was the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Murphy. Surviving are her widower Robert Fahey three daughters Margaret Delaney Robertine Smith Kathleen Durand three sons Barry Paul and James Fahey a brother Thomas Murphy and 13 grandchildren. A requiem high mass will be sung at St Marys Church Biddeford Saturday at 10 a.m. Friends may call at Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford on Friday.

Freeport Long Island N.Y Cecelia V. Fahey Biddeford Maine Frank and Elizabeth (Breen) Murphy Robert Fahey Margaret Delaney Robertine Smith Kathleen Durand Barry Paul James Fahey Thomas Murphy New York Biddeford-Saco St. Mary’s Church Cosrove Funeral Home Elmt

Sir Alexander Cadogan Dies at 83 Former Churchill Aide

Sir Alexander Cadogan, 83, a career diplomat and wartime adviser to Prime Minister Winston Churchill, died Tuesday. He served as permanent undersecretary of the British Foreign Office and accompanied Churchill to World War II summit conferences. He prepared the first draft of the Atlantic Charter in 1941.

Losdon Alexander Cadogan Winston Churchill Cadogan British Foreign Office Churchill

Uppsala death of AME Church delegate at ecumenical assembly

Dr. Robert W. Mance, 65, a trustee of Howard University and AME Church representative from the United States, was found dead of a heart attack in his room Tuesday during the World Council of Churches assembly in Uppsala, Sweden. He lived in Washington.

Uppsala Sweden Robert W. Mance African Methodist Episcopal Church United States World Council of Churches Assembly Mance Washington Howard University

Cuban diplomat Meneses dies at 79 in Philadelphia

Nicholas E. Meneses, former Cuban diplomat and consul general to Philadelphia in the 1930s, died Tuesday at age 79. He also served as secretary to Cuban President Mario Menocal.

Philadelphia Nicholas E. Meneses Meneses Mario Menocal

Funeral Directors and Funeral Homes in Saco Maine

Fragmentary notice lists Funeral Service on Ering Street Saco with phone 284 5611 Philip H Gross Sr Director. Dennett and Craig 365 Main Street Saco Maine dial 282 0562 Emond's Funeral Home 284 5511 Frank X Emond J P Conroy.

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

Card of Thanks for Ray Tremblay relief and thanks

The Tremblay family expresses heartfelt gratitude for the understanding and help during the search for Raymond Tremblay. Special thanks go to Chief of Police Edgar Sevigny and George Cantara for their assistance. Sincerely, Mrs. Pauline Tremblay and Mr. and Mrs. Emile Tremblay.

Raymond Tremblay Ray Edgar Sevigny George Cantara Pauline Tremblay Emile Tremblay

Kennebunk Man Domenico Yellum Dies at 64

Domenico F Yellum 64 of 5 Hall St Kennebunk died yesterday in a Kitte ry hospital. Born May 17 1904 in Haverhill MA he was son of Frank and Katherine Yellum and worked for Kennebunk Light and Power District. Survived by widow Eileen Maybury Yellum a brother John Yellum and three sisters Corinne Yellum Mary Stelios and Josephine Gi ordano. Funeral Friday 10 am Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk with interment at Hope Cemetery. Calling hours Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

Kennebunk Domenico F. Yellum Hall St Kittery Haverhill Mass Frank Katherine (Cortez) Yellum Kennebunk Light and Power District Eileen (Maybury) Yellum John Yellum San Jose Calif Corinne Yellum Mary Stelios Fitchburg Josephine Giordano Chelsea Angell Dane St William J. Kelly Hope Cemetery

Vocational School Head Kiwanis Guest at Ocean Club

Haverhill Vocational School head Alphonse Denio spoke at Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Club last night on the functions and value of vocational education. Two visitors Rev Clement Hahn of Spokane and Rev J Stanton Conover of Boston attended. President Donald C. Jones presided.

Old Orchard Beach Alphonse Denio Haverhill Vocational School Haverhill Mass

Pompidou Resigns as France Premier in Government Shuffle

Paris AP reports George Pompidou resigned today in a reshuffle ordered by President Charles de Gaulle. Pompidou, 57, delivered his resignation with his government to De Gaulle at the Elysee Palace. Maurice Couve de Murville, the finance minister, set to succeed him.

Paris George Pompidou France Charles de Gaulle Pompidou de Gaulle Elysee Palace Maurice Couve de Murville

Kennebunk Family Honored At Picnic

A farewell gathering at Kennebunk Pond honored the Walter Johnson family who will move to Texas at month’s end. Rev Robert Hewitt presented a gift from Advent Christian Church after a buffet supper and social hour. Attendees included local families and friends from Kennebunk.

Kennebunk Walterohnson Bernard Bunnell Kennebunk Pond Johnsons Texas Robert Hewitt Johnson Advent Christian Church Mr. Hewitt Hewitt Paul Dargis Rachel Towne Er Andrews Earl Hilton Edgar Campbell Janice Benson Charles Towners Winnifred Lank Aulders Barden Water Johnson

Boat launch mishap after missing handbrake incident

SAULT SAINTE MARIE report details Jack O'Connor launching a boat with trailer and car when the handbrake was not set. LAGRANGE raid yields 2622 gallons moonshine valued at 40000 dollars, one arrest, and a mojo from a turtle parts bottle hung in the yard.

Sault Sainte Marie, Mich Jack O'Connor St. Mary’s River Lagrange N.C Larange

Gorham State College honors Jayne Mullen in Honor Dorm

Jayne Mullen one of 16 senior girls chosen for Gorham State College Honor Dorm is the daughter of William J. and Mrs. Mullen of Old Orchard Beach. She serves as Inter Sorority Council president and belongs to the Modern Dance Club and Alpha7 sorority. She was a Miss Gorham State College beauty pageant finalist and pursues secondary education.

Gorham State College Jayne M. Mullen William J. Mullen Evergreen Ave Old Orchard Beach Inter Sorority Council

Biddeford Personal Notices Include Medical Patient and Vacation Visit

Mrs Florence D Evans of Fremont Street Biddeford Pool is a medical patient at Webber Hospital Biddeford. Mrs Dorothy Cote of 276 Alfred Street Biddeford is spending a two week vacation with her daughter Connie Lamirande in Mobile Alabama.

Florence D. Evans Fremont Street Biddeford Pool Webber Hospital Biddeford Dorothy Cote Alfred St Connie Lamirande Mobile Ala

Mid-week prayer meetings and choir rehearsals listed

Prayer meetings and choir rehearsals are scheduled across multiple churches. Bible Baptist Church in Saco holds Thursday prayer at 7 p.m. at 144 Ferry Road. Salvation Army hall in Old Orchard Beach hosts a mid week service at 7:30 p.m. Choirs meet at Foss Street Methodist Church in Biddeford and South Biddeford Methodist Church each Thursday evening. Advent Christian Church in Biddeford offers a 7:30 p.m. Thursday prayer service open to all. School Street Methodist Church in Saco lists Junior choir at 3:15 p.m. and Senior choir at 7 p.m. on Thursdays.

The Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Foss Street Methodist Church South Biddeford Methodist Church Foss Street Crusader Advent Christian Church Hill and Chape Streets Biddeford School Street Methodist Church

Robberies Reported in Biddeford Theft of soups and bikes from freight car investigated

Biddeford police investigate two robberies after a freight car break-in last night. About 25 cases of assorted soups and two new bicycles were taken from the car assigned to Bugbee and Brown. Sgt Adelbert Morin Jr leads the inquiry and a white station wagon, Maine 159 309, is sought.

Biddeford Bugbee Brown Ford Adelbert J. Morin Jr Tor St Semadiince

President Johnson Returns to White House After Latin Tour

President Johnson resumed duties at the White House after a week away, meeting with military, diplomatic and intelligence advisers. Discussions centered on a July summit with South Vietnamese President Thieu, while Johnson’s foreign travel included a hemispheric tour visiting El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Honduras and Guatemala. He signed bills expanding vocational rehabilitation, bank protections and Export-Import Bank authority.

Washington Johnson White House Dean Rusk Defense Clark Clifford Honolulu Nguyen van Thieu South Vietnam Saigon Secretary of Commerce C. R. Smith Air Force One Andrews Air Force Base Maryland Texas Ohnson San Antonio Central America el Salvador Nicaragua Costa Rica Honduras Guatemala South America

Induction Center Incident Sparks Splashing Report

In Los Angeles a man, James Frazen, reported for a physical exam when police say he splattered a room at the Armed Forces Induction Center with what appeared to be animal blood using a bucket, on a Tuesday.

Los Angeles Armed Forces Induction Center James Frazen

Portland Weather Outlook Clears North But Cool Nights

Fair northern portions clear, southern areas remain breezy and cooler tonight with low temperatures in the 40s to 50s. Sunny and cool Thursday with temperatures near the 50s to low 60s and lighter winds across the metro area.

Portland

Looking Ahead At Weather

The five day forecast covers northern New England, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Daytime highs reach the 70s to low 80s in the south, with northern nights in the 50s and southern nights up to the upper 60s. Slight changes expected, with total rainfall about one tenth to three tenths of an inch. Showers and possible thundershowers are unlikely Friday or Saturday.

Boston New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

Police Firefighters Series Continues in Biddeford

Biddeford police and firefighters clash again on the softball field tomorrow night at 6 30 at May Field recreation center for the fourth game. Firefighters have won the first three tilts. A fire department spokesman said they will play as many games as possible to give the police department an opportunity to win at least once.

Biddeford May Field Recreation Center Fire Department

Street Work Goes On In Biddeford

Work continues on installing storm drains and sanitary sewers on Granite Street Biddeford as part of the city street program with major labor provided by street department workmen.

Biddeford Granite Street

Weapons dumped from tug in Catalina Channel worth over $100000

In Los Angeles police disposal of weapons seized in the past year included pistols rifles shotguns knives sabers daggers brass knuckles and ammo totaling over 100000. The haul was loaded aboard a tug Tuesday and dumped in Catalina Channel to comply with the annual disposal law. The cache included about 1811 hand guns and 455 shotguns.

Los Angeles Catalina

Man booked on suspicion of battery against a police officer

A man was booked on suspicion of battery against a police officer. The incident involved the officer being soaked by a liquid, described as real substance, during the confrontation.

Dr Spock Sentenced in Draft Conspiracy Trial

In Boston AP reports Dr Benjamin Spock was sentenced to two years in prison and fined 5000 for conspiracy to aid and counsel young men to dodge the draft. His three codefendants received two year terms plus varying fines.

Boston Benjamin Spock

Groundbreaking ceremony held at Kennebunk for church and parish center

Groundbreaking was held in Kennebunk for a new St. Monica's Church and parish center on Port land Road between Burr's Greenhouse and Fors tensen Ford Sales. The complex will seat 600 in the church and 550 in the parish center with sliding partitions to form six rooms. Rev William J. Kelly blessed the grounds before earth moving. The buildings will be in one structure separated by a firewall. Seven acres were purchased two years ago for the project. Ernest Spaulding of Portland is the architect and Stewart Williams of Augusta the contractors.

Kennebunk St. Monica's Portland Road Burr’s 4Oristensen Ford Sales William J. Kelly Ernest Spaulding Portland Stewart & Williams Augusta

Robbins-Rowe Wedding Held In Wells

The Wells marriage of Mary Annah Joy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Joy, to Loring Ashmont Robbins of North Berwick was held at the Joy home with a double ring ceremony performed by Justice of the Peace Alberta M Wentworth. Attended by matron of honor Mrs. Frank Carter and best man Arthur Coleman, the couple plans a wedding trip to northern Maine and Canada before settling in North Berwick.

Wells Mary Annah Rowe Roland H. Joy Loring Ashmont Robbins Ovid Robbins North Berwick Box Elders Joy Alberta M. Wentworth Frank Carter Arthur Coleman the Mills Alvah Bernard Elizabeth G. Bolten Alan C. Joy Elizabeth Joy Alden Joy Gail Leslie Whipple Susan Fearon Ann Clukey Muriel Welch Ann Ferguson Maxine Frost Moss Cleveland Welch Tony Dana and Scott Delmont Robbins Jr Mark Glen Rowe Maine Canada North Ber

Saco Fire Officials List Month's Calls

The Saco Fire Department answered 27 calls in June including two alarms ten telephone alarms and 15 verbal alarms. Ambulance runs totaled 52 during the same period.

Saco Fire Department Ihe

Traffic Accidents Reported At Beach

Old Orchard Beach police report two traffic accidents on Tuesday. A Worcester man 66 year old A Allard rear ended by Paul Harvey 39 at Harmon Ave when Allard slowed to turn left off Saco Ave. Later a Biddeford man 40 Wilfrid Lambert and James Gardner 21 of South Portland collided at Atlantic and Saco Aves.

Old Orchard Beach He A. Allard Worcester Mass Paul Harvey Harmon Ave Allard Saco Avenue Wilfrid Lambert Dupon Ave Biddeford James Gardner South Portland Atlantic Avenue

Circus-from Page One Rescue Amid Flooded Streets

Rescue workers crawled through ankle deep water to reach those trapped beneath ripped canvas as a two hour downpour dumped about 2.9 inches of rain with gusts reaching unknown speeds. The flood prompted Mayor Paul Lattimore to order nonemergency traffic off the streets.

Page One Paul Lattimore

Miss Ruel Weds Paul Dube at St Josephs Biddeford

Miss Claire Lorraine Ruel and Paul Emile Dube were married July 6 at St Josephs Church Biddeford. The couple, from Biddeford, plan a wedding trip to the Pocono Mountains and will reside at 110 South Street Biddeford.

Boy Scouts Of Troop 305 Hold Outing

Members of Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 305 sponsored by Troop 1 Building Association met at Joseph Small's camp at Swan Pond last night. Swimming was the main activity. tests were completed as scouts and several adults participated. Those planning to go to Camp Hinds on Sunday must meet at 12:30 p.m. at the Scout Hall on Mason Street in Biddeford.

York County Men On Nasson List

Four York County students were named among 215 Nasson College scholars for the spring semester. Recipients include William Harriman of Biddeford, Peter Zafirson of Old Orchard Beach, Michael Condon of Kennebunk, and Gordon Ayer of Kennebunkport, announced by Dean Donald C. Ziemke.

Springvale York County Nasson College Donald C. Ziemke William Harriman Mason St Biddeford Peter Zafirson Fern Ave Old Orchard Beach Michael Condon Great Hill Road Kennebunk Gordon Ayer Ocean Drive Kennebunkport

Jimmy Fund Game Scheduled In Saco

The Saco Police Department and the Post Office Department will square off in a softball game for the benefit of the Jimmy Fund at Memorial Field behind Burns School. The 6 p.m. game aims to avenge last year’s loss, with donations at the gate.

Saco Police Department Post Office Department Jimmy Fund Memorial Field Burns School Post Office

Saco Police Recover Stolen Car Tied to Auburn Owner

Saco police recovered a car reported stolen in Lewiston and later found it at 40 Pleasant Street in Saco. The vehicle was registered to Stephen Trustman of Auburn, and investigators linked the theft to the Lewiston report.

Saco Lewiston Saco Nee Pleasant St Stephen Trustman Auburn

Cherub statue stolen from Barbara Corley’s yard in Long Beach

Police reported that a 100 pound plaster cherub statue from Barbara Corley’s home in Long Beach was carted away by an unknown thief. The 30 inch figure previously stood in her front yard.

Long Beach Calif Barbara Corley Morcy

Youth Program In Operation At Wells

Wells Congregational Church hosts a free Wells youth program for ages 11 to 16, operating afternoons in the old parsonage on Route 1. Activities include outdoor games and indoor crafts, with field trips and supervised afternoons at the church, Monday through Friday in summer. Directors Lyman and Jayne Goding, graduates from Bridgewater State College, lead the effort.

WELLS Wells Congregational Church Wells Corner Eg Bne Ach Lyman Jayne Goding Bridgewater State College Massachusetts Boston Goding Andover Newton Seminary Boston College Law School

Preparations In Full Swing For Arts Festival

Kennebunk reports three weeks left for OPENWIDE the Religious Arts festival with eight days set from July 28 to August 4. Volunteers are sought for driving delivering and hosting duties as rehearsals begin for the Sunday morning performance of Celebration: Word under Peter Harvey. Cantor Hammerman and the Eydle group rehearse rock and roll parts while adult and youth choirs prepare for August 4. Sponsors have donated money and 250 businesses were asked for support. tickets are available at local churches and Elva Lombard. hostesses work in three daily shifts. residents with overnight guests or housing for performers are urged to contact Edna Johnson. A meeting is planned tomorrow at 7:30 at Edith Pierce’s home in Kennebunk for interested residents.

Kennebunk Marilyn Went Walter Smith Ed Summerlin Peter Harvey Marilyn Pitman the Eydle Cathy Ross Hammerman’s _sproan Peter Shumann Etz Chaim Synapoeee St. Anne’s Church Southongregational Church Unitarian Church Christ Church St. Martha’s Church Trinity Chapel Village Baptist Church Paacree Ae Acert Openwide Elva Lombard Marie Hutchins Southational Church Rosalie Dresser Phyllis Eterson Debbie Matthews Gertrude Graham Edna Johnson Edith Pierce Penwood Kkennebunk

Mininni Named to RPI Dean's List in Biddeford Maine

Troy New York Robert Marx Mininni son of Mr and Mrs Roland Mininni of 25 Darmout h St Biddeford Maine has been named to the spring semester Dean s List at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy New York

Troy N.Y Robert Marx Mininni Roland Mininni Darmouth St Biddeford Maine Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Here

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