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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1969

Page

2

Death of Mrs Yvette Tremblay in Biddeford

Mrs Yvette C Tremblay 47 died at her home 123 South St Biddeford after a long illness born Sept 22 1921 daughter of Alfred and Anna Tar dif Boissonneault survived by widower Edgar C two daughters Mrs Roger Banis Miss Jacqueline Tremblay one son Donald five brothers and one sister Funeral services set for 8 am Wednesday at St Joseph's Church Biddeford burial in St Joseph's Cemetery viewing hours at Sansoucy Funeral Home today and tomorrow

Yvette C. Tremblay South St Biddeford Theresa Vailcourt Manchester N.H St. Joseph's Church St. Joh's Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St

Sherbrooke Music Professor Paul Robidoux Dies in Biddeford

Paul Marcel Robidoux 55 of Sherbrooke Canada died unexpectedly in a Biddeford hospital. Born April 6 1914 in Sherbrooke he was the son of Hilaire and Marie-Anne Letourneau Robidoux and a music professor there. Local arrangements by Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home.

Old Orchard Beach Paul Marcel Robidoux Sherbrooke Canada Biddeford Robidoux Edgewater West Grand Avenue Hilaire and Marie-Anne Letourneau Robidoux Portland Ave

Biddeford Resident Ludger Lantagne Dies After Long Life

Ludger Lantagne of 162 St Biddeford died this morning after a long illness. Born in Biddeford he worked in local mills as a loomfixer and retired 13 years ago. He was a member of Council Chagnon Union St. Jeanen and Joseph Church. Survived by his widow Marie Dubois Lantagne two daughters Mrs Emilien Rosilda and Mrs J R Picard one brother Alfred Lantagne two sisters Mrs Samuel Perreault and Mrs Exilian Breton three grandchildren six great grandchildren two great great grandchildren and several nieces. Services at St Joseph's Church Wednesday at 9 a.m. Friends may call Boldus Funeral Home today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Ludger Lanta St Biddeford Biddeford Philias Adelian Houde Lantagne Council Chagnon Union St. Jeanen Joseph Church Marie Dubois Lantagne Emilien Rosilda) Nee Juliette) Picard East Hartford Conn Alfred Lantagne Samuel Perreault Exilian Breton Lawrence Mass St. Joseph's Church Boldus Funeral Home Alfred St

Whist In Play At Biddeford VFW Hall

A whist party at Biddeford VFW Hall Thornton Street awarded prizes to Claire Riviere and Paul La montagne with many others also winning awards. Officials said another whistle place will be held next Sunday night open to the public.

VFW Thornton Street Biddeford Claire ‘Riviere Paul Lamontagne Wismalda Gagnon Marie Jeanne Gosselin Claire LaRiviere Rachel Crotead Imelda Morin Laurette Boissonneault Yvette St. Onge Marcel Desrosiers Paulette Lamontagne Arthur Bolduc Arthur Neault Delianne Lambert

Skepticism Over Soviet Moon Sample Plan

Moon rock hopes draw doubt from U.S. officials and space experts. Borman notes unmanned craft unlikely to blunt Apollo 11 edge. Sir Bernard Lovell questions Soviet lunar lift off and Luna 15 as a potential start of a new automated program.

U.S Borman Wester Space Bernard Lovell Britain Jodrell Bank Observatory

South Carolina Delegates Urge AMA to Withdraw Medicaid Support

New York AP reports South Carolina delegates to the American Medical Association convention urged the body to withdraw its support for federal state Medicaid programs as part of the policy debate at the gathering.

New York South Carolina American Medical Association AMA

Funeral Directors and Mortuary Contacts in Saco Maine

Funeral homes and directors listed for Saco Maine include Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Philip H Gross Sr Dennett and G at 365 Main Street and Emond’s Funeral Home at 284 6511 Frank X Emond J P.

Shumway Spring Street Saco Met Philip H. Gross Sr Dennett & G Main Street Maine Emond Frank X, Emond J. P

Firefighters Battle 5000-Gallon Tanker Aid at Messinger Farm

Beverly Emerson spotted a large fire at Harold Messinger farm shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday. Seven fire companies fought for six hours, with Kennebunk Central’s 5000 gallon tanker first on scene aiding containment of the long ell between house and barn. The ell was destroyed and the house and barn suffered heavy smoke and water damage. A number of heirlooms were lost and a pet dog perished. The cause is under investigation.

Kennebunk Messenger Harold Messenger Neseonee Sanford

Biddeford Field Band Concert Promises Classics and Hits

Painchand's Band presents the fourth summer concert at Memorial Field Biddeford May Street tomorrow night at 7 led by bandmaster A J Gendron. The program honors the American Legion's 50th anniversary with Legionnaires on Parade plus Riffin the Blues When Johnny Comes Home Georgy Girl and concert march Round Ang. If weather breaks the show moves to the next fair night.

Painchand Memorial ‘Field May Street Biddeford A. J. Gendron Legionnaires American Legion Johnny Leonard Smith

Humphrey and McCarthy stir Minnesota politics in 1968 race

The piece notes Humphrey's desire to return to the Senate if McCarthy does not run again and mentions Republican views on Nixon versus Humphrey. It also highlights Mansfield's national profile and Montana voters supporting him despite disagreements, in the context of 1972 presidential prospects.

Princippe Ye Minnesota Carthy Humphrey Senate McCarthy Nixon Mike Mansfield Montana Mansfield

Local Personal Notices From Biddeford And Saco

Robert Nadeau of 10 Pinette Avenue Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Angeline Mariello of 39 Ray Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Elizabeth Lundin and Ulla Bohlin arrived in Saco from Stockholm to spend the summer with Mrs. Edward Berrigan of 22 North Street.

Robert Nadeau Pinette Ave Biddeford Webber Angeline Mariello Ray St Webber Hospital Elizabeth Lundin Ulla Bohlin Saco Stockholm Sweden Lundin Edward Berrigan North St

Community meetings planned for Biddeford and Saco

Rochambeau Drum and Bugle Corps convenes at 7 tonight at the Rochambeau Club on South Street Biddeford. Owen-Davis Post AMVETS holds a regular meeting tomorrow at 8 at the Post home on Beach Street Saco. Refreshments served after. Members of Merton Ira Staples AMVETS Post Biddeford meet at 8 tonight at the Post home on Alfred Street Biddeford.

Rochambeau Drum Rochambeau Club South Street Biddeford Owen-Davis Post American Legion Beach Street Saco Merton Ira Staples Amvets Post Post Alfred Street

Congregation Book Event and League Meeting Notices

A Congregation Book will be held at day in Kingdom H of Tene with witnesses at 107 Main St. The Ladies Home League meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Salvation Army hall 9 Aston Ave Old Orchard Pra. A gospel church event is planned near Route 109 Wells.

Kingdom Main St Salvation Army Aston Ave Old Orchard Gospel Church Wells

Saco Girl Unhurt When Car Hits Pole

Saco police report Alice M. Foss eighteen of 270 Middle Street lost control on Main Street and struck a utility pole with no injuries and about two hundred dollars in vehicle damage. Later Paul W. Maller Junior of Stratford Connecticut was hit by Randa Willey in intersection of Main Street and Ocean Park Road. Maller damage about one hundred fifty dollars Willey about ten. Bruce D. Wilson of Wadlin Road Biddeford stopped for traffic on Main Street and was rear ended by Charles Charest. Wilson damage about one hundred seventy five dollars Charest about two hundred dollars.

Saco Alice M. Foss Middle St Main Street Paul W. Maller Jr Stratford Conn Randa Willey Pleasant St Ocean Park Road Maller Willey Auto Bruce D. Wilson Wadlin Road Biddeford Charles Charest Wilson Charest

Runaway Car Strikes Pole in Beach Area

Police report Randy Foran 18 of Saco swerved to avoid children on West Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach losing control and hitting a utility pole. Foran and passenger Robert Benton received minor injuries at Biddeford Hospital. vehicle suffered major damage.

Old Orchard Beach Randy Foran Nye St Saco West Grand Avenue Foran Poice Robert Benton Biddeford

Laugh-In producer maps next season top guest list

Hollywood AP report says Paul Keyes plans cameo stars for the opening show in September with Peter Sellers and Michael Caine. He recalls past pranks on Nixon and Billy Graham and notes network nerves after the Smothers Brothers controversy.

Jerry Buck Hollywood Paul Keyes Richard Nixon Billy Graham Burbank NBC Peter Sellers Michael Caine Caine John Wayne Duke C. Lowry

Portland Weather: Fair and Cool Tonight

The forecast calls for fair and cool conditions in Portland with lows in the 50s. Tuesday should be mostly sunny and warmer.

Portland

Weather Outlook for Northern New England and Rhode Island

The five day forecast calls for above normal temperatures with highs in the 80s to low 90s in southern areas and 80s in northern regions. Lows will range from the 50s to 60s in the north and 60s in the south. Precipitation should average under one-tenth of an inch with a chance of thundershowers around Friday or Saturday.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

Pope Praises Astronauts as Moon Mission Nears

Pope Paul from Castel Gandolfo lauds the astronauts ahead of the Apollo 11 launch. He calls science and technique the peak of conquest and notes man as central to the undertaking. Armstrong and Collins test fly in training craft while Aldrin visits his father. weather at Cape Kennedy looks favorable for liftoff.

Paul Papal Palace Castel Gandolfo Italy Armstrong Rollins Collins Aldrin Air Force Edwin E. Aldrin Cape Kennedy

Carol Tarbox Weds Robert Bundy in Saco Ceremony

Carol Tarbox became the bride of Robert Bundy in a church ceremony in Saco. Rev John Jordan officiated with Merrill Thompson at the piano as guests filled the church for a 100-person reception. The couple, both with New England roots, will reside in Concord New Hampshire after a wedding trip.

Ann Tarbox Helen Tarbox Ile St Saco B. Dewey L. Bundy Deer John Jordan Aiusic Merrill Thompson Arnold Judith Watson Saco Rebecca Gordon Amy Gordon Flower Douglas Henry Huntington N.Y Allan Ipsen Westfield N.J Anthony Gordon Beverly Bundy Joyce Rumery Bundy Thornton Academy York Beauty Academy Deer Park U. S. Air Force Merrimack Bow N.H Concord N.H

Sign At Beach Damaged By Fire

Firemen were called to a sign at the beach but no fire or damage was reported. A gas tank at Bill's Pizza on Orchard Street developed a leak Sunday but was not believed to be filled with cooking gas.

Old Orchard Beach Bill Orchard Hitecan

Words That Carry Meaning Across Time

A reflection on how famous leaders use precise language to convey clear ideas. The piece contrasts famous phrases with awkward paraphrases and argues that well chosen words clarify problems rather than confuse them.

Arthur Lambert Feted On Birthday

Arty honoring the 75th birthday of Arthur Lambert at 15 Weymouth St Saco was held Saturday evening at Lambert's home. Attendees included Roger Lambert and many Biddeford Saco area residents plus guests from Lewiston.

Arthur Lambert Weymouth St Saco Roger Lambert Hampton Lambert Julian Lambert Biddeford-Saco Paul Lambert Edward Lambert Joseph Bourgle Lewiston

Two Automobiles Reported Stolen in Biddeford

Police report thefts of two cars in Biddeford during the week with a Northern Utilities truck taken from 456 Main Street and recovered on Western Avenue. Two minors were apprehended in connection with Bouffard's car theft and are believed to have stolen the truck.

Biddeford Vy Street Northern Utilities Main St Western Avenue Bouffard

Driveway Art Exhibit Postponed

The Driveway Art Exhibit featuring Anna F. Quirk at Kinney Shores has been postponed today due to unspecified delays.

Anna F. Quirk Kinney Shores

Escapee Captured at Roadblock During Medical Flight

The escapee identified one man as an Houston ironworker, triggering the pursuit's end. Pettitt was caught at a roadblock while Martin drove him toward medical care.

Page One Houston Pettitt Martin

Tobacco Education Topic At Biddeford Institute

National experts in smoking and health will lead a week long tobacco education program at Biddeford High School from July 14 to 18 as part of a 10 week Maine Health Education Institute. The workshop features Dr Daniel Horn and others from national and state health groups. The program, under Maine Department of Education and Biddeford School Department, aims to train teachers to deliver health education in Maine classrooms. Eighteen participants including former teachers and qualified professionals are enrolled for future health teaching roles.

Biddeford High School J L. Hasenfus Maine Interagency Poa Daniel Horn National Clearinghouse For Smoking Hea Washington R Davis Rehief Develen Michael ‘Haro Bureau of Dental Health American Dental Association Iane Newman University of Tennessee A. L Hendrick National ‘Congress of Parents and Teachers Chicago D. James McCabe Dental College of the Univer_sity Nebraska Maine Department of Education Biddeford York County School Superintendents’ Association Education Professions Development Act U. S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare Maine

Daring Man Foils Convicts With Submachine Gun Shootout

In Natchitoches Louisiana a man whose family was terrorized by three armed escapees held two men at bay and shot the third with their own submachine gun ending an hours long police chase.

Natchitoches

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Mrs. Yvette Tremblay Paul M. Robidoux Ludger Lantagne VFW Hall Soviet Arundel Biddeford Field Rock Ape Jack Lemmon Greer Garson Jack Paar Dean Martin Arte Johnson Jack Benny George Burns Carol Tarbox Robert Bundy Robert D. Pate Lincoln F.D.R Winston Churchill Dennett & Craig Funeral Home N. H Escapee Biddeford Institute Dwayy
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