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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1968

Page

2

Deaths Mrs Marie Rousseau 69 of Biddeford and Nicolet native

Mrs Marie H Rousseau 69 resident of 74 W Cutts St died suddenly last night at a local hospital. Born in Nicolet P Q she was the daughter of Napoleon and Virginie Elie Marcotte and a communicant of St Joseph Church. Survived by husband Louis P Rousseau three sons Raymond Romeo and Gerard all of Biddeford daughter Juliette Landry of Lewiston two brothers Albert and Alphonse Marcotte Montreal five sisters Albina Lautiere Berlin N H Angelina Fontaine Jeffery N H Rev Sister Marie Paul Assumption Sisters Nicolet Bernadette Bergeron Berlin N H Rosa Therrien Drummondville P Q twelve grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral set for Thursday at 730 a.m. at St Joseph Church. Friends may call Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred St today and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Marie H. Rousseau W. Cutts St Nicolet P.Q Napoleon and Virginie Elie Marcotte St. Joseph Church Louis P. Rousseau Raymond Rousseau Romeo Rousseau Gerard Rousseau Biddeford Joseph Paul Juliette) Landry Lewiston Albert Alphonse Marcotte Montreal Albina Lautiere Berlin N. H Angelina Fontaine Jefferey Marie Paul The Assumption Sisters Bernadette Bergeron Rosa Therrien Drummonville P. Q

Prayers Meet For Mrs Tousignant’s Mother At Old Orchard Beach

Members of Rev James J Mullen Council Knights of Columbus Old Orchard Beach gather at Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford 291 Alfred St at 7 30 pm to say prayers for Mrs Philomene ant mother of Irenee Tousignant A Knights council meeting note and four obituaries from AP report summarize diplomatic and political deaths Julius C Holmes 69 Iran ambassador 1961 65 Gen Eisenhower adviser Gene Wilkey 51 CBS TV stations president St Louis Elmo Smith 58 former Oregon governor cancer governor since 1956

James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus Old Orchard Beach Bolduc Alfred St Biddeford Philomeneant Irenee Tousignant Washington (Ap Julius C. Holmes Holmes Iran Dwight D. Eisenhower ST. Louis Gene Wilkey Columbia Broadcasting System Television Stations Division Wilkey CBS Kmox-Tv Radio Albany, Ore Elmo Smith Albany Democrat-Herald Oregon Smith Oregon State Senate Paul Patterson

Brezhnev Warns On Socialism And Party Leadership

Brezhnev warned there can be no socialism without the Communist party leading it and urged vigilance against bourgeois apologists who would dress socialism in pseudo form. The Warsaw meeting signals mounting pressure on Prague and reformist leaders ahead of Czechoslovakia’s September party congress. The reformers fear losing control as Moscow backs a push to end the reform movement.

Brézhnev Communist Party Warsaw Prague Alexander Obcek Reform Movement

Funeral Directors Directory Entry for Saco Maine

Funeral directors in Saco Maine listed with addresses 35 Spring Street 284 5611 Philip H Gross Sr director Dennett and Craig 365 Main Street 282 0562 Emond s Funeral Home 24 5511 Frank X Emond J P Conroy guidance indicates a local directory listing of funeral homes and directors in Saco Maine with contact numbers and street addresses.

Unera Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Dial Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy

Card of Thanks to Doctors and Friends for Support

Expressions of gratitude from Arthur L. Girard and family to Dr Charest Dr Fortier and Notre Dame Hospital staff for care and kindness. Thanks also to relatives and friends who eased their sorrow after a loss. Pauline Tremblay and family Mr and Mrs Emile Tremblay extend thanks for aid and sympathy. Edgar Bowdoin and Ernest E Belanger thank those who offered flowers gifts and kindness during hospital stays.

Ee Tees Oral Trito Pauline Tremblay Emile Tremblay Maine Osteopathic Hospital Edgar Bowdoin

Funeral services for Perley E. Whitten

Perley E. Whitten of 222 Guinea Road Biddeford was honored yesterday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco in a service led by Rev Robert Rand of Foss Street United Methodist and South Biddeford United Methodist churches. Interment followed in Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford with bearers Charles Leighton Robert MacLellan Edward MacLellan and Albert Corriveau.

Perley E. Whitten Guinea Road Biddeford Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco Robert Rand Foss Street United Methodist ‘Church South Biddeford United Methodist Church Woodlawn Cemete- Biddeford Charles Leighton Robert MacLellan Edward MacLellan Albert Corriveau

California Tops Gun Deaths In Nation Exhibit

An Associated Press survey shows 192 firearm deaths nationwide last week, with California posting the highest toll. The report details homicides, personal crisis shootings and accidents across states, including incidents in Fort Lauderdale, Winter Haven, New York City, Portland, Eloy, and Maryland, and notes Vietnam war and traffic fatality context.

Associated Press Fort Lauderdale Fla Carolyn White Durin FBI AP Saeam Enlins Pune California Salvation Illinois Seto Waa Winter Haven New York City Graham Portland Ore Eloy Ariz Louis Martinez Martina Pace Maryland Baltimore New Albany Ind Robert H. Schaffer Phyllis Ann National Safety Council

Local Personal Notices From Biddeford Sex

Mrs. William Crocker of 17 Hillside Ave Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs. Laura Berger on 10 Miller Ave Biddeford is a medical patient at Notre Dame Hospital Biddeford. Mrs. Beatrice P Grenier 14 Chapel St Biddeford is visiting with her daughter Mrs. M Pearl Cash and family in Brewer. Marine Pfc Roger R Bernier son of Mr Joseph Bernier of 408 Main St Biddeford is serving with Force Logistic Command at Camp Books Vietnam.

William Crocker Hillside Ave Biddeford Webber

Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Meeting Tonight

Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post will meet at 7 30 tonight at Biddeford City Building.

Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Biddeford City Building

Weekly choir and prayer meetings in Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach

Choir rehearsals at Biddeford United Church of Christ occur every Wednesday with Junior at 6 15 p m and Senior at 7 p m A Wednesday prayer meeting is held at Advent Christian Church Hill and Chapel Streets Biddeford The Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach hosts a weekly prayer service and Bible study at 7 30 p m on Wednesdays at Atlantic Avenue and Third Street

United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford Advent Christian Church Hill and Chapel ‘Streets Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach

Midweek Worship and Choir Rehearsals Across Kennebunk Area

Local churches in Kennebunk and surrounding areas hold Wednesday services and midweek activities. Goodwins Mill Methodist Church and Youth Choir rehearse at 6:30 and 7 p.m. Christ Church Darne street Kennebunk Congregational Methodist hosts 6:45 p.m. services. Advent Christian Church in Kennebunk Lower Village hosts a 7 p.m. prayer service. Village Baptist Church Kennebunkport and Full Gospel Church Route 9A also offer midweek worship or Bible study in the evening.

Goodwins Mills Methodist Church Lyman Christ Church Danetreet Kennebunk Advent Christian Kennebunk Lower Village Baptist Church Kennebunkport

Seven Units Meet At Kezar Falls

Seven York County units attended the York County Council American Legion Auxiliary meeting at est-Day Post Kezar Falls. Mrs. Marie Eaton presided as past presidents Gertrude Wood and Alberta Redmond spoke. Units reported visits and Vietnam packages. cookbook proceeds will aid Togus Veterans Hospital. A mystery prize went to Mrs. Eaton. next meeting set for Aug. 9 at War Harris Post Kittery.

Kezar Falls York County York County Council Alfred Bar Mills Eliot Kennebunkport Kittery Sanford Marie Eaton Gertrude Wood Alberta Redmond Vietnam Veterans Hospital Togus

Meanest Thief Steals Urns From Cemetery at Night

A thief broke into Pet Haven Cemetery in North Saco on July 13, stealing flowers and two urns. Police warned trespassers on the property would be prosecuted. A separate hit and run was reported by Robert D. Petit of 52 Pike Street Biddeford, whose black car was struck on the right rear quarter panel near Canal National Bank at 9 40 p.m. He found the damage the next morning with green paint on the panel.

Pet Haven North Saco Robert D. Petit Pike St Biddeford Petit Canal National Bank

First photograph of the Moon in 1840 by Draper noted

John William Draper captured the Moon in 1840 marking the earliest known image. The item underscores early American contributions to photography and astronomy. The piece mentions a vice president declining Cabinet seating and describes the Arctic frontal zone separating polar maritime air from true Arctic air.

John William Draper America Nace G. Dawes

Government profits from coinage through 1966 rise sharply

In 1960 profits were about 52 million dollars, increasing to 113 million by 1965. With sandwich coins minted in 1966, profits jumped to around 650 million, including roughly 25 million from old 90 percent silver coins. The Treasury hands coins to the Fed, which credits the Treasury’s accounts equal to coin face value, appearing in the cash balance.

Treasury Federal Reserve System Federal Reserve

Weather outlook for Portland South region

The Portland south area remains humid and hazy with a chance of thundershowers through Wednesday. Highs mostly in the 90s, 80s along the coast east of Portland, and near 70 for lows. The north portion has considerable cloudiness with scattered showers possible Wednesday, and tonight’s low around 60s. Cooler conditions are expected on Wednesday.

Portland

Biddeford Men Escape Injuries In Car Mishaps

Biddeford police investigated two auto incidents. Gerard R. Allie, 17, of 4 Fogg Ave., swerved to avoid an object on Alfred Street and hit a tree, causing unknown damage. A rear end collision on Elm Street involved Claudette Vaillancourt, 18, and Paul Dufour, 27, with no injuries reported.

Biddeford Alfred Street Gerard R. Allie Fogg Ave Philip Poirier Albert Lwell Elm Street Claudette R. Vaillancourt Lamothe Ave Paul E. Dufour Bradbury St Vaillancourt Aldelbert J. Morin Jr

Vietnamese shelling wounds civilians and troops in Saigon area

The U S Command reported that a barge attack in Vinh Long Province 75 miles southwest of Saigon wounded three civilians and five soldiers. Separate shelling near Lai Khe headquarters of the U S 1st Army Division caused no American casualties or damage. Secretary of Defense Clark Clifford met South Vietnamese leaders to discuss military political and economic needs. Volpe signs law banning giveaway games by major gasoline firms in Massachusetts.

Vinh Long Province Saigon U.S. 1St Army Lai Khe U.S Clark Maera South Vietnam Nguyen van Thieu Johnson Honolulu Clifford Thieu Nguyen Cao Ky Tran van Huong Defense Secretary

Police Probe Saco Taxi Car Theft and Fire

State and local authorities investigate the theft and arson of a Saco Taxi, Inc. car stolen overnight from Lincoln Street Saco and found burning on Old Newtown Road Biddeford. Owner Frederick Chase reported the loss and a missing radio. firefighters extinguished the blaze.

Biddeford Saco Taxi, Inc Frederick Chase Lincoln Street Saco Newtown Road Chase

Pet You Want May Be Listed In Want Ads Section 47

A partial line notes that the pet you seek could appear in section 47 of the want ads. The note hints at a classified listing area where animals or companions are advertised for adoption or sale. The fragment suggests readers check the specified section for possibilities.

President Roosevelt bans Christmas trees at White House in 1902

Theodore Roosevelt, a conservationist, sought to curb forest loss by banning Christmas trees at the White House in 1902. Insects hear via tympanal organs on legs or body sides, detecting ground vibrations and air sounds. AXA retroactive tax clarification appears from Newspaper Enterprise Association.

White House Theodore Roosevelt Te House Conhi Newspaper Enterprise Association

Prestile Stream Pollution Action Delayed as Officials Review Case

Augusta AP report: Maine Attorney General's office to decide today on possible legal action against polluters of the Prestile Stream near Centreville and Mars Hill. Assistant AG Robert G. Fuller Jr says a conservation engineer found the water quality poor and Wahlsing Inc. may be ordered to build lagoons. Canadian residents form Citizens International Pollution Committee to press action. An elderly couple near the stream was hospitalized from odor sickness. Local plan proposes a central Intercity Treatment Facility to remove waste from the stream. Canadian officials back the idea but will submit to an international commission. Centreville residents dammed the stream last week in protest. Wahlsing denies wrongdoing. The stream's water is Class D, suitable only for industrial waste.

Augusta Robert G. Fuller Jr Maine Fuller Uller Wahlsing Inc Aroostook County International Commission Centreville Meenenet i Fred H. Wahlsing Jr Vahlsing State Water & Air Improvement Commission

May traffic losses top one billion dollars in US

NEW YORK AP says traffic accidents cost the nation more than 1.0 billion dollars in May, with an estimated 1.092 billion and a 30 million rise from May 1967. Deaths up seven percent, accidents up 8.3 percent, injuries up 1.2 percent, while five month total reaches 4.991 billion, driven by wage losses medical costs and insurance.

New York Insurance Information Institute Coene

Global pauses and U S talks mark volatile year

United States and North Vietnam hint at secret talks on deescalation while a senior officer notes delayed Saigon attacks likely by late July. Soviet bloc tensions rise as Prague liberal moves trigger East Bloc crisis. Washington reports big coin profits since metal change. Fortas confirmation fight. federal unfunded retirement liability estimated at 53.9 billion. Willard Hotel closes as ads urge results. Reward offered for lost Norwegian Elk Hound Hakon.

United States North Vietnam Clark Clifford Congress Paris Vietnam U.S Saigon Senate Abe Fortas Judiciary Committee Civil Service Commission Pentagon Willard Hotel

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