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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1969
Page
2
Lawrence Coyle learned of the death of his father David C. Coyle in Washington D C The elder Coyle was a writer with a summer residence on Cliff Island and was connected to the Cape Porpoise community.
Mrs. Imelda Beauregard 71 of 297 North St Saco died yesterday morning at a local nursing home. Born October 26 1898 in Biddeford she lived in Saco 47 years. She leaves two sons Marcel Beauregard Burlington VT and Mare R Beauregard Saco, two brothers and sisters, six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church with burial in St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford. Calling hours today and tomorrow at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford.
Ralph A Sands 69 of 40 Stockman Ave Saco died yesterday in Biddeford hospital after a long illness. He was born Feb 18 1900 in Woodland son of Herbert L and Gertrude Philbrook Sands. Survived by widow Ella four sons four daughters two sisters 18 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 10 am Friday Shumway Funeral Home Saco with interment Laurel Hill Cemetery. Friends call tomorrow 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
Pierre Breton, 87, former resident of Bacon Street Biddeford, died in a nursing home Tuesday after a long illness. Born February 1 1882 in Lowell Massachusetts he was a farmer most of his life and briefly worked at Saco Lowell in Biddeford. He was a parishioner of St Andre's Church. Survived by nieces and nephews. Services tomorrow morning at St Andre's Church. Calling hours at Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Ladies of St Anne's Sodality visit the body of Mrs Imelda Beauregard at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford this evening at 7 o clock to pay their respects.
An outdoor dance at Clifford Park runs Friday from 7 to 10 30 with music by the Lime. Intermission at 9 features 15 year old Debra Petit the runner up in the State Winter Olympics baton twirling and Grand National solo title winner performing an exhibition. Tennis court news will be used during the event. Admission is free.
The 1960 census counted more than 523000 Indians in the United States, up from 400000 in 1950, showing faster growth than the general population.
Funeral service listings for Shumway at 35 Spring Street and Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street. Emond's Funeral Home lists contact 254 5511 with Frank X Emond and J P7 in Saco Maine.
Funeral services for Ludger Lantagne of 162 South Street Biddeford were held at St. Joseph's Church with Rev Real Nadeau officiating. Deacon Rev Sylva Levesque sub-deacon Rev Lucien Carrier and organist Roland Fournier accompanied the choir. Burial followed in St. Joseph's Cemetery with last prayers by Father Nadeau. Bearers included Ernest Jallier Edgar Cabana Henri Bourque Edmond Neault Adelard Bisson and Arthur Lemire all members of Union St Jean the Baptist d Amerique.
Funeral services for Mrs. Yvette Tremblay of 123 South St Biddeford were held at St Joseph's Church this morning with Rev Sylvia Levesque celebrating a requiem high mass. Interment followed at St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford with graveside presiders Michael di Philip and Mark Boissonneault and Labbe.
Norton, Mark H. of Malden Massachusetts, is to appear in Saco 10th District Court on forgery charges. He allegedly cashed a stolen money order at the Biddeford Post Office and fled in a U-Haul, later arrested near Dunkin Donuts. He is sought by the FBI and Boston Police.
Mrs Beatrice Brouillard 55 Hill Street Biddeford is a patient at Maine Medical Center Portland for surgery.
Division One Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold a social meeting at St John’s Hall Elm and Main. AMVETS Post Saco meets at 8 tonight at Spring Street home. Disabled American Veterans Old Orchard Beach chapters plan a special event July 26 at New Olympia Hotel. Delegates and alternates for the August national convention in Miami Beach will be elected.
York county American Legion Auxiliary met at the Post with President Mrs. Eleanor Hemnze in charge. Seven units attended as Mrs. Shirley announced the To cus Carnival at the hospital on the 20th and a donation was given for call books. Reports from secretary, treasurer, and unit activity were read alongside 1968 1969 budget notes and a flower show at the hospital August 20 sponsored by the Maine Garden Clans. Lunch followed. flags for Vietnam service were noted, and a mystery prize was awarded to Mrs. Leighton. Next council date noted.
The Saco Zoning Appeals Board approved by appeal the Laurel Hill Cemetery Association to build a maintenance garage in the residential district. Access to Beach Street must be from cemetery property only.
The 10th District Court in Saco will hold morning sessions but close at noon tomorrow. Clerk Vivian Hickey notes the half day is to honor the late Judge Melvin E. Anderson who previously presided in First District Court in Aroostook County.
Reverend Ralph David Abernathy and other Poor People Campaign leaders arrived in Cocoa Beach Florida for the Apollo 11 launch. Abernathy hailed the three astronauts as brave men but warned that America has its priorities mixed up.
The second meeting of Head Start program parents was held in Biddeford. President Raymond Saucier opened the meeting and minutes were read by Secretary Cathlene Viger. A board advisor summarized the Alfred Courthouse Annex gathering, with Richard Lemire presenting film reels and Claire de Notre Dame as commentator.
The Biddeford Center for senior citizens held a weekly meeting at the D A W hall on Bradbury Street. Attendees included Miss Shirley Bessey York County Council on Aging director, editors Allen Sand and Martha A Kline, and vice president George Depey 70 who received birthday greetings. Plans were finalized for a picnic next Tuesday at Long Pond Springvale departing 9 30 a m from the center. Food and whist committees named with prize winners listed. center hours and discount card contacts provided.
The forecast calls for a fair and warm night with lows in the 60s. Thursday should be sunny in the south and partly cloudy with a chance of afternoon thundershowers in the north, bringing hot and humid conditions.
Biddeford firefighters answered a call yesterday to the city dump where one shack burned for about an hour. Engine 6 was dispatched to the scene.
A Biddeford fire station gathering of the Twin City Emergency Club heard secretary and treasurer reports approved by members. Reports noted transceivers ordered for local police and fire departments arriving soon. Lawrence Dolby of the State Fire Inspector's Commission spoke on communications and airways and received honorary membership.
Pauline, a handicapped Nassau student, plans to study humanities at the University of Caen in France with 39 other Nassau participants. She faces fundraising hurdles, hoping donors will cover travel back home and a second month, as local clubs and Nassau leaders seek ways to support her bid to pursue education and writing work. The piece also notes Senate opposition to the Safeguard missile plan amid campaign momentum and testing debates.
Owen-Davis Post Saco met with Commander Robert Mendoza. Ralph Ha from AL Post Kearny NJ attended. Valley read report on state convention in Madawaska. post thanked delegates Mondor Valley Varney. Post pledged help for visiting teams if 1970 State Little League Tournament occurs in Saco. Harrington spoke on NJ post topics. meeting adjourned with prayer.
Two Massachusetts men were arrested by local police and federal agents in Old Orchard Beach. Winchest E Richardson age 30 from Roslindale and Ray ree F Duffy age 30 from Boston are in town jail. A third man was detained in Biddeford yesterday in connection with the same case.
The Krazy Dazy Fair at Saco United Baptist Church offers gifts novelties home baked goods and candy plus men articles. A coffee shop runs in the morning supervised by Mrs Isabelle Wilbur with lunch from 11 30 a m to 1 p m. Mrs Joyce Purvis and committee oversee the lunch and Mrs Virginia Scammon leads a baked ham supper. The event is open to the public.
New traffic signals are being installed on Main Street in Biddeford with one light placed at the center of the intersection and a pair of lights at other corners. The Maine State Highway Commission will pay 60 percent of the cost. Kern Electric of Auburn won the contract from four bids. Additional lights are being installed at the Pool Street and Hill Street intersection.
The Catholic Youth Organization of Biddeford will host a chaperoned beach party at Marie Joseph Academy Biddeford Pool on Friday July 25 starting at 5. The event invites youths to join supervised activities at the seaside venue.
An event is organized at St. Andre's Hall in Ford with buses departing for an 11 p.m. return. Attendees should arrive by 4:30 p.m. Food and refreshments will be provided.
The fourth annual Brothers' Day was held at Happy Day Camp for Boys in OLD ORCHARD BEACH. Participants included brothers from Quebec and Maine, such as Simon and Charles Bezubce and Alan and Kevin Thurlow, with events like three legged races and Frisbee head carry contests. Director William Earle noted the event would continue due to interest, and the boys were guests of Nate Golzbein who owns the Gold Game and sea aquarium on the pier.
AP reports Apollo 11 astronauts awaken and confirm readiness for what NASA calls mankind's greatest journey. President Johnson and 500 guests attend the Cape Kennedy launch day as Jan Armstrong, wife of the astronaut slated to land first, is at Cape Kennedy for the event.
Coastal and Antenna Inc of Biddeford won a 10 year cable TV franchise in Sanford after a selectmen vote. The firm promised immediate construction and full operation within 12 months with $250000 area investment. Installation fees start at 5 dollars for 180 days rising to 15 dollars, plus 1 dollar for extra house connections.
Reports say crowds estimate between 100000 and 750000 line beaches near Cape Kennedy as Apollo 11 prepares for liftoff. In Saigon Gen Wheeler arrives to assess a four week slowdown. In Washington Senator Long signals opposition to forcing surtax extension from Finance Committee.
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