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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1968

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Death of Mrs Anna M Gagnon Biddeford 82

Mrs Anna M Gagnon 82 of 130 Cleaves St Biddeford died in a local nursing home after a long illness. Born July 9 1886 in St Neree P Q she came to Biddeford in youth. Survived by sister Mrs Rosalma Jalbert and niece Miss An nette Lamontagne. Funeral from St Andre Church Monday at 9 00 a.m. Emond Funeral Home calling hours today and Sunday.

Anna M. Gagnon Cleaves St Biddeford St. Neree P.Q Francois and Sophronie Polis Lamontagne Is City David Gagnon St. Andre’s Church Ste. Anne Ste. Anne Sodality, American Legion Auxiliary St. Andre’s P.F.T.A Rosalma Jalbert Annette Lamontagne Emond Funeral Home

Ruel Joseph Aurelius Ruel 46 Biddeford resident dies

Joseph A Ruel of 54 Alfred St Biddeford died early today after a long illness He was born February 18 1922 in St Isidore Quebec He worked in building maintenance for Sheltra Real Estate Survived by his widow Anita two sons Robert and Marcel four brothers Roland Paul Ronald and Leonard Funeral at St Josephs Biddeford Monday at 730 am with interment in St Josephs Cemetery Friends may call Saunders Funeral Home Biddeford today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm

Joseph Aurelius Ruel Alfred St Biddeford St. Isidore Que Joseph Arthemise (Huot) Ruel Sheltra Real Estate Anita Lambert) Ruel Joseph Ruel Robert M Marcel H. Ruel Roland Paul Ruel Ronald Ruel Portland Leonard Ruel Plainsville Conn St. Joseph’s Church St. Joseph’s Cemetery Sansoucy Stone St

Death notice for Perley E. Whitten in Biddeford Saco

Perley E. Whitten, 80, resident of 222 Guinea Road Biddeford died last night at a Saco hospital. Born January 1, 1888 in Biddeford. Funeral arrangements by Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 375 Main St Saco are incomplete and will be announced later.

Perley E. Whitten Guinea Road Biddeford Sacoe Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St. Saco

Mrs Josephine Ward Dies Suddenly at Home in Saco

Mrs Josephine Hayward Ward aged 75 of 14 Goodale Avenue Saco died suddenly at her home. Born Feb 5 1893 in South Boston Mass she was daughter of Samuel S Hayward and survived by her widower Karl Ward. Funeral will be held Tuesday from Shumway Funeral Home in Saco.

Josephine Hayward Ward Goodale Ave Saco Boston Mass Samuel S. Hayward Karl Ward Shumway Funeral Home Spring St

Prayers Planned for Mrs Anna Gagnon at Biddeford

Members of St Anne's Sodality at St Andre's Church Biddeford will gather at 7 30 p m tomorrow at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to say prayers for Mrs Anna Gagnon.

St. Anne’s Sodality St. Andre's Church Biddeford Emond Funeral Home Hill St Anna Gagnon

Memorial Services for Anna M. Garnon by Tighe-Beau unit

Members of the Tighe-Beau doin-Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary Biddeford will hold memorial services Sunday at 7 30 p m at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford for Mrs Anna M Garnon a unit member.

Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Biddeford Emond Funeral Home Hill St Anna M. Garnon

Former Greek Premier Tsirimokos Dies at 60

Athens reports former Prime Minister Elias Tsirimos died after a long illness at age 60. He briefly led Greece in August 1965 and served many years in Parliament with multiple parties, including his own Socialist Democratic Union.

Athens Greece Elias Tsirimokos Tsirimokos The Socialist Democratic Union

Award-winning Italian director Pietrangeli dies in cliff fall

Gaeta Italy AP reports Anto Pietrangeli 49 a renowned film director and critic fell from a sea cliff while filming on the Arhenian coast near Naples. He won Italy’s equivalent of the Academy Award for Born in March.

Gaeta Italy Anto Pietrangeli Arhenian Nales March

Ada Sari Dies at 79 Noted Soprano and Teacher

Ada Sari, 79, renowned soprano who sang at La Scala and other opera houses before World War II, died Friday. She settled in Warsaw shortly before the war and later became a music teacher.

Warsaw Poland Ada Sari la Scala

Japanese lawmaker Shinjiro Wani dies at 65

TOKYO AP reports Shinjiro Wani a 65 year old member of Japan's lower house and a key spokesman for Prime Minister Eisaku Sato's Liberal Democratic Party died Friday from a stomach illness.

Tokyo Shinjiro Wani Japan Eisaku Sato Liberal-Democratic Party

Soybean Leaders United States and China

The United States and China are the world's largest producers of soybeans, each contributing a major share to global output. Competition shapes markets and farming policies amid rising demand.

United States China

Funeral services for Mrs Marie Gagne

Funeral services for Mrs Marie Gagne of 61 Adams Street Biddeford were held at St Joseph Church this morning. Rt Rev Msgr Eli Hevey celebrated the high mass with Deacon Sylva Levesque and Sub Deacon Rev John Daigle. St Joseph Church Choir sang and Diana Rousselle played the organ. Burial was in St Joseph Cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Daigle. Pallbearers were Henri Bourque Octave Legendre Edmond Neault and William Bisson.

Marie Gagne Adams St Biddeford St. Joseph’s Church Eli Hevey Sylvia Levesque John Daigle Diana Rousselle St. Joseph's Cemetery Rev Daigle Henri Bourque Octave Legendre Edmond Neault William Bisson

Gunman surrenders after near Cuba flight and Miami landing

A Bronx gunman identified as Bobby L. Rogers surrenders in North Carolina after steering a U S airliner toward Cuba and crying as the plane lands in Miami. His brother claims the NYC killings were self defense. A Negro and his white wife abandon plans to sell their home after a full page ad condemning prejudice runs. Intelligence says up to six enemy divisions face Saigon next week in intensified combat.

Cuba Miami Bobby L. Rogers Bronx North Carolina New York City

Kennedy Aides Gather for McGovern Memorial Dinner

Former aides and associates of the late Senator Robert F Kennedy gather for a memorial dinner tonight with hopes to rally support for Senator George S McGovern as his preferred presidential candidate.

Robert F. Kennedy George F. McGovern

Post Office cuts Saturday service and closes hundreds of small offices

Republicans win a small tactical victory after committee hearings on President Johnson's Supreme Court nominations while the main fight continues. The House eases narcotics dangers with bills to expand treatment facilities and stiffen penalties for illegal trafficking.

Johnson Supreme Court House

Lawmakers Press Tax Bill Repeal Amid Saturday Service Debate

Sen John Williams claims savings from cutting Saturday mail service while Rep Wilbur Mills hints he may oppose the tax bill unless the entire measure is repealed. Postmaster General Watson earlier urged an exemption as Saturday deliveries face cuts due to manpower limits.

John J. Williams R-Del W. Marvin Watson Wilbur D. Mills Dark House Ways and Means Committee Watson

Spock Coffin and Goodman Sentenced in Draft Case

In Boston eminent pediatrician Dr. Benjamin Spock and three others faced prison terms for illegal acts connected to resisting the Vietnam draft. Spock, 65, received two years and a $5,000 fine along with Yale Chaplain William Sloane Coffin Jr., 43, and author Mitchell Goodman, 44. Michael Ferber, 23, Harvard graduate student, also faced sentence ranges.

Boston Benjamin Spock Vietnam Spock Yale University William Sloane Coffin Jr Mitchell Goodman Michael Ferber Harvard Oseven

Gunman Surrenders After NYC Street Rampage

A gunman opened fire on a New York City street injuring three bystanders and wounding another before fleeing. On Friday night, the suspect surrendered to a sheriff's deputy in Graham North Carolina. Authorities name him as 31 year old Robert L Rogers alias Robert Pugh a Black man.

New York City Graham N.C Robert L. Rogers Robert Pugh

First East European heart transplant patient dies in Prague

Elena Horvathova aged 54, the world’s 25th heart transplant recipient and the first in Communist East Europe, dies in Prague five hours after receiving a donor heart from a man who died after a fall from a window. Seven other heart transplant patients survive.

Elena Horvathova East Europe Prague

De Gaulle Names Couve de Murville Premier

President Charles de Gaulle shocks France by naming Maurice Couve de Murville, long-time foreign minister and recently finance minister, to replace Georges Pompidou as premier. Pompidou’s future leadership had been seen as de Gaulle’s heir. Rumors say a rift arose over plans for worker participation in industrial management and profits.

Charles de Gaulle Maurice Couve de Murville Georges Pompidou Pompidou de Gaulle

Pete Rose Extends 22 Game Spring Hitting Streak

Reds star Pete Rose continued his spring surge with a 22 game hitting streak, showcasing consistent at bats across exhibition games.

Pete Rose Cincinnati Reds

Local Servicemen Listed From Biddeford and Area

Mrs. Aldo Cantara a patient at Webber Hospital. Leo P. Glaude Jr 19 son of Leo P. Glaude Sr of Old Orchard Beach serving with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One in Vietnam. Roland A Guille­reault 22 and Raymond E Grenier 21 of Biddeford serving aboard USS Boston off Vietnam coast. Richard R Turnage 21 of Saco serving aboard USS Boston. Marc A Batchelder 18 of Wells graduated Coast Guard basic training at Cape May N J. Robert G Dumont son of Laco residents serving with Third Battalion Fourth Marine Regiment in Vietnam.

Aldo Cantara Foss St Biddeford Webber Hospital Leo P. Glaude, Jr Leo P. Glaude Sr Union Ave Old Orchard Beach U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Vietnam Roland A. Guillereault USN Norma Belanger St. Mary’s St Raymond E. Grenier Pool St Uss Boston Richard R. Turnage Irene B., Turnage Nye St. Saco Jeanne C. Providio Wellesley Road Arlington Mass Boston Marc A. Batchelder USCG Roger M. Batchelder Route 1 Wells Coast Guard Recruit Training Center Cape Map N.J Robert G. Dumont Joseph Dumont Wharf St. Laco Fourth Marine Regiment Third Marine Division

Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Announces Youth Service Evening

At Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle in Old Orchard Beach a young people's service by Christs Ambassadors is scheduled for 6 15 p m on Sunday followed by an evangelistic service for all at 7 30 p m at the Atlantic Avenue and Third Street location.

Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Christ’s Ambassadors

Youth Fellowship Meet at Advent Christian Church

The Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church on Route 35 Kennebunk will gather Sunday at 6 15 p m for a church youth meeting.

Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk

School of Religion Classes Set at Local Church

The Unitarian Universalist Church at Main Street and Portland Road in Kennebunk will hold School of Religion classes Monday at 3 30 p m for students in Grades 1 through 12.

Unitarian Universalist Church Main Street Portland Road Kennebunk

Senior Youth Meeting at South Congregation Church

The Senior Youth group of the South Congregation Church on Temple Street Kennebunkport will meet Monday at 6 p.m.

South Congrege Church Temple Street Kennebunkport

Junior Choir Rehearsal At Ly man Baptist Church

The Junior Choir of Ly man Baptist Church will rehearse Sunday at 6 p m at the church Goodwins Mills.

Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Evening classes for a regional high school program

The High School of Religion will hold Monday evening sessions for all high school students from the parishes of St. Martha's Kennebunkport St. Monica's Kennebunk and St. Mary's Wells Beach at St. Martha's Church Kennebunkport from 4:00 to 6:30.

High School of Religion St.Martha’ S Kennebunkport St.Monica’s Kennebunk St. Mary's, Wells Beach St. Martha’s Church Kennebunkport

Methodist Youth Fellowship to Meet at School Street Church

The Methodist Youth Fellowship of School Street Methodist Church in Saco will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church.

Methodist Youth Fellowship School Street Methodist Church Saco

Confraternity Classes At St Marys Wells Beach After Mass

Grades 1 through 8 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes will be held at St. Marys Church Wells Beach following the 9 a.m. mass on Sunday.

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach

Advent Christian Church Wins Mills Title

Advent Christian Church clinched Mills title and will meet Sunday at seven p.m. in the weekly gathering.

Senior High Youth Fellowship Meets Sunday Evening

The Senior High Youth Fellowship of the United Church of Christ Biddeford will gather Sunday from 5 15 to 6 15 p m in the church for a one hour meeting.

The United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford

Kennebunk Free Christian Union Meeting Set

The Kennebunk Free Christian Union Society will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. in the local church hall to discuss upcoming events and fellowship plans.

Ship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Meeting

A Sunday meeting of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church will be held at 3 p m with attendance open to members and friends. The gathering aims to discuss church activities and upcoming programs.

Baptist Youth Fellowship meets Sunday at Ogunquit church

The Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Ogunquit Baptist church will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church.

The Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Ogunquit

Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Meeting Stated

The Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Saco United Baptist church will meet at 6 p m.

Senior High Youth Fellowship Meeting At Saco Church

The Senior High Youth Fellowship of the Saco United Baptist Church will meet tomorrow at 7 PM. Members are reminded to bring any requested materials and sign in at the church hall.

The Saco United Baptist Church

Portland Weather Tonight Through Sunday

Variable cloudiness with little temperature change tonight and Sunday. Lows tonight in the 50s.

Portland

Happy Day Camp Winners Mark Week of Fun in Old Orchard Beach

Special Event Week at Happy Day Camp for Boys in Old Orchard Beach concluded with contests across senior intermediate and junior classes. David Court, Robert Gosselin, Mark Cronin won color coded classes while Peter Ross and Peter Janelle took Best Tan honors.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orcard Beach David Court Robert Gosselin Mark Cronin Peter Ross Peter Janelle Lloyd LaFountain Michael Cosgrove Skipper Wilson Sandra Lord Lloyd la Fountain Andy McLellan Raynold Gonneville Pat Brown William Earle Jim Robert Kevin Robert Alan Hill Stephen Goulet Dave Rotthoff Jim Sears Chris Murphy Larry Owen Scott Worthing Paul Sherman Marlin Morris Paul Norwood George Norwood Marc Norwood Nick Kleftis Michael Coombs Robert Henaire Peter Mignor Leo Lambert

Saco Police Report Rear End Collision

Antonio L Rheault 55 of 28 Washington Ave stopped to turn from Beach Street into Washington Ave Friday afternoon and was struck in the rear by Philippe E Dube 31 of 166 Granite St Biddeford. No damage estimate available.

Saco Antonio L. Rheault Washington Ave Beach Street Washington Avenue Philippe E. Dube Granite St Biddeford

Tina Earns Rewards in Denise's Words

The Paquettes describe Tina as bringing joy and gratitude, noting they have received far more from Tina than they gave. They plan to adopt another Indian child when Tina leaves, highlighting Tina's happiness and appreciation for their care.

Denise Tina

World Baptists total 23 million in 1960

In 1960 the global Baptist membership reached 23 million, reflecting steady growth across regions and denominations. The figure highlights Baptist church expansion and sustained evangelism during mid-century years.

Kennebunk Club Plans July Food Sale and Sale of Work

The 50-Plus Club met at Webhannet Woman's Club House with President Viola Lee in charge. A food sale is set for July 30 at Washington Park led by Vivien Tranci, with Mary Millner and Jennie Currier on the sick list. A work sale will run July 26 to 28 in Sanford for the bicentennial. A lawn party at 18 Brown Street, Kennebunk, hosted by Mrs. John Lindsey, is planned for July 18 with committee members Lindsey Millner and Ramsden.

Kennebunk Webhannet Woman's Club Fletcher Street Viola Lee Washington Park Vivien Tranci Mary Millner Jennie Currier Lee Sanford John Lindsey Brown Street Lindsey Evelyn Ramsden

Bayonne tavern ban struck down by New Jersey judge

Superior Court Judge Robert A. Matthews voided Bayonne's World War II ordinance that barred women from being served in taverns. He ruled the rule violated the New Jersey Civil Rights Act and state constitution, noting the asserted moral basis had no supporting data.

Jersey City N.J Robert A. Matthews Bayonne Matthews New Jersey

Quick Quiz Trivia From Early Science Puzzles

A compact Q and A style item citing facts about the American toad homing to breeding sites and giant sequoia disease resistance. It notes three known fissionable materials uranium 235 uranium 233 and plutonium 239.

California

Rotary Seminar on Oceanography Planned in Kennebunk

Rotary Club held a noon meeting at Glen Mor Restaurant Kennebunk where David Walley urged a one day Oceanography seminar under the Chamber of Commerce Community Betterment Program. He cited plans with state and University of Maine scientists and a King Industries representative to discuss oil exploration and local growth projections.

Kennebunk Jerry Rooney Rotary Club Glen Mor Kennebunk Rotary Millard C. Morrison Frankfort Indiana Rock Querion Lac Megantic Quebec James Ivers Park Street Dick Bibber State University of Maine Walley King Industries Kennebunks

Elks Centennial Convention Opens in New York

The centennial convention of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks begins in New York City tomorrow and runs through Thursday. Attending are Exalted Ruler Paul E. Reay from the Biddeford Saco Maine Lodge Charles M. Gallagher Maine Elks Association president and Mrs Gallagher and daughter Ann Maine products will be shown in the Maine room at the New York Hilton sessions led by Edward F Twomey Maine Elks Association secretary treasurer.

New York City The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Thursay Paul E. Reay Biddeford-Saco Maine Charles M. Gallagher Maine Elks Association Gallagher Ann State of Maine New York Hilton Edward F. Twomey

Kennebunk Chorus Changes Meeting Place On Portland Street

The Arundel Yankee Belle Chorus, previously meeting at Christ Church Kennebunk, will rehearse first at St. David's Episcopal Church on Portland Street July 18 at 7 45 p.m. Members urged to note the venue change.

Frances Landry Donald V. Dulac Intervale Road Webber Hospital Biddeford Lucille McBride York County Elizabeth Smith Arthur Webster Kennebunk Rockland Webster Sam Rotel Haverstraw N.Y Fletcher Street

Police Investigate Biddeford Accident

Damage over 100 resulted from a two car crash on Elm Street Biddeford yesterday. Vehicles operated by Paul R. John 19 Old Orchard Beach and Paul Paris 29 Saco were involved. Paris struck John from the rear while it was stopped for traffic. No injuries reported. Officer Alfred Guilmette investigated.

Elm Street Biddeford Paul R. John Temple Ave Old Orchard Beach Paul Paris North St Saco Paris Alfred Guilmette

Beacons Upset Royals 3-2 At Fenway Park

Boston Beacons rally for 3-2 win over Vancouver Royals as John Liposinovic Paddy Mulligan and Ruben Sosa score. crowd of 2 801 sees the upset at Fenway Park in Friday night NASL action.

Boston Boston Beacons Beacons John Liposinovic Paddy Mulligan Ruben Sosa Vancouver Royals Fenway Park

Swan Diver Wins Five Furlong Race at Green Mountain Park

Pownal Vermont Swan Diver captured the featured five furlong event at Green Mountain Park on Friday night clocking one minute flat. The win highlighted a night of racing for local thoroughbreds and connections.

Pownal Swan Diver Green Mountain Park

Manhunt Ends as Rogers Surrenders in Burlington

Bobby L Rogers an Army veteran identified as the Bronx gunman who killed three men surrendered to a Graham deputy sheriff and was jailed in Alamance County awaiting extradition to New York. Henry Rogers said his brother claimed self defense amid a 13 state alert and extensive manhunt.

Burlington N.C Bobby L Rogers Bronx Alamance County Graham New York North Carolina Rogers Henry Rogers Clifton Wilkinson Wilkinson John Stockard Bobby Rogers Manhattan Greensboro West 138Th Street

Foxboro Invitational Mile Pace Won by New Town Commander

New town Commander $5.20 captured the $4,500 Foxboro invitational mile pace at Foxboro Raceway. He won by two lengths in 2 04.1 Friday night.

Foxboro Mass Newtown Foxboro Raceway

Green Whiskey and Heartburn Relief Ad

An advertisement promotes USLA available at local pharmacies, highlighting relief for heartburn. The phrasing targets readers seeking over the counter aid and mentions pharmacy availability for convenient purchase.

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