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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1968

Page

2

Deaths ARUNDEL Maryjane Stone 81

Mrs Maryjane Stone 81 of Arundel died yesterday in a Kennebunk nursing home widow of Shirley B Stone born July 26 1886 in Caribou daughter of James and Margaret Hunter educated in Caribou Escuminac P Q moved here 55 years ago Surviving son Mearl E Stone of Arundel daughter Mrs Margaret Beaudoin of Sanford two sisters Irene Hatch Biddeford Della Smith Sanford Funeral 2 p.m. Friday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Friends may call 7-9 p.m. today and tomorrow

Margaret Beaudoin Sanford Irene Hatch Biddeford Della Smith Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco Laurel Hill Cemetery

Belfast Man 52 Dies After Brief Illness

Thomas E. Duhamel 52 of this community died Monday in a local hospital after a brief illness. Born March 16, 1916 in Lowell Massachusetts he lived here nine years worked in Maplewood Poultry plant maintenance. Survived by widow Madelene and daughter Margaret both of this city mother Mrs Margaret Duhamel of Old Orchard Beach brothers Arthur Tucson Alec and William Old Orchard Beach and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 2 p.m. tomorrow Rackliffe Funeral Home Belfast Dr Daniel Fenner officiating Grove Cemetery.

Belfast Thomas E. Duhamel Lowell Mass Arthur Margaret Brown) Duhamel Maplewood Poultry Comny Pearotries Margaret Duhamel Old Orchard Beach Madelene Duhamel Mis Tucson Ariz Alec William Rackliffe Funeral Home Daniel Fenner First Church Grove Cemetery Here

Walter A Smart Jr dies from York Route 1 crash injuries

Walter Alan Smart Jr 26 of 21 Goodrich Ave died in a Portland hospital from injuries from a York Route 1 Saturday morning accident. Born May 27 1942 in Saco he is survived by his parents widow Patricia Ann and children Dawn Karen and Walter Alan III of Saco. Funeral arrangements are pending with Shumway Funeral Home in Saco.

Kittery Walter Alan Smart Jr Goodrich Ave Portland York Saco Walter Shirley (Irish) Smart Northeastern School of Business Kittery Naval Shipyard Patricia Ann (Tetreau) Smart Dawn Karen Walter Alan III David L. Smart U.S. Army Germany Donald W. Smart Susie Baker Shumway Funeral Home Spring St

Mrs Gagnon 92 Died After Long Illness in Saco Nursing Home

Mrs Anna Gagnon 92 longtime Saco resident died early today in a Kennebunk Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Canada February 5 1876 she lived at 254 Main St Saco daughter of Napoleon and Ann Gagnon. Survived by son Arthur Lamontagne Sanford daughter Germaine Peck Saco and others. Funeral from Most Holy Trinity Church Friday at 9 am with viewing at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford tonight and tomorrow.

Anna Gagnon Main St Saco Kennebunk Canada Napoleon and Ann ( Eniere) Gagnon Most Holy Trinity Church St. Ann's Sodality Andre's Church of Bidde Arthur Lamontagne Sanford Germaine Peck Wilfrid Gagnon Three Rivers Que Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford

Lura McCollough Dies Former Arbuckle Leading Lady

Lura McCollough 76 once led Roscoe Arbuckle comedies and later acted in Our Gang and other films. She died Monday. Known professionally as Lura Anson, she rose to prominence in silent film before expanding into later projects.

Hollywood Lura McCollough Roscoe Fatty’ Arbuckle

Funeral Directors and Funeral Homes in Saco Maine

Funeral service listings for Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street and Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street in Saco Maine. Directors Philip H. Gross Sr and Frank X. Emond J P are cited with contact numbers 284 5611 and 282 0562 respectively.

Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Dial

Card of Thanks and Bereavement Note

Card of thanks from Henry Henaire thanks nurses and doctors at Webber Hospital and well wishers. The Leveille family extends gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives and Msgr Hevey of St Josephs Parish for kindness during their recent bereavement.

the Webber Hospital Henry Henaire Msgr. Hevey St. Joseph’s Parish Joseph W. Leveille

Death of Mrs Marie Clement in Biddeford

Mrs Marie M Clement 70 of 5 Wentworth St Biddeford died yesterday at a local hospital born April 3 1898 in Biddeford daughter of Joseph and Alphonsine Rozette Theberge a communicant of St Marys Church Survived by son Albert Clement of San Diego CA sister Miss Emma Theberge five grandchildren and several nieces Services at St Marys Church Friday at 9 am Friends may call Sansoucy Funeral Home tonight and tomorrow 7 to 9 pm and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm

Marie M. Clement Wentworth St Biddeford Joseph and Alphonsine Rozette Theberge St. Mary's Church Albert Clement San Diego Calif Emma Theberge St. Mary’s Church Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St

Funeral services for Mrs Josephine H Ward in Saco

Funeral services for Mrs Josephine H Ward of 16 Goodale Ave Saco were held yesterday afternoon at Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street Saco Rev John Miller of the United Church of Christ Biddeford officiated with interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco

Josephine H. Ward Goodale Ave Saco Shumway Funeral Home Spring St John Miller United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford Laurel Hlil Cemetery Aco

Funeral Rites Held for Miss Jean Rose Baikie in Dayton

Funeral services were conducted yesterday morning for Miss Jean Rose Baikie of Dayton at Areg ee a Home, 35 Spring St. Rev. John Miller of the United Church of Christ officiated, with interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Jean Rose Baikie Dayton Aregee Spring St John Miller United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford Laurel Hill Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Phi lomene Tousignant

Funeral services for Mrs Phi lomene Tousignant aged 84 of 334 Alfred Street were held at St Joseph's Church. Rt Rev Msgr Elie Hevey celebrated the solemn requiem high mass with Rev Valmont Gilbert as deacon and Rev Donald Daigle as sub deacon. Burial followed in St Joseph's Cemetery with bearers Donald Toussant Richard Gosselin Philip Joss Jr Gerard Lapierre Raymond Morency and David Rotthoff.

Philomene Tousignant Alfred St St. Joseph's Church Msgr Elie Hevey Valmont Gilbert Donald Daigle Diana Rousselle St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Daigle Donald Toussant Richard Gosselin Philip Joss Jr Gerard Lapierre Raymond Morency David Rotthoff

Ted Jarrett Pens Fen to Prestile Ballad of Pollution

Canadian folk singer Ted Jarrett wrote a protest song about pollution harming the Prestile Stream in Centerville New Brunswick. The track compares the dispute to a bloodless border war and targets Maine industry for pollution and calls for a treatment plant.

Crono Ted Jarrett Centerville N.B Maine

Not Whole Lot of Pollution in Biddeford Survey

University of Maine seniors in civil engineering conduct a 72 hour air study atop Biddeford Municipal Building roof. In Biddeford the team reports not a whole lot of matter in the air as samples from 12 Maine cities are tested for pollution.

Biddeford Maine University of Maine James Weaver Crono Peter Drotter Livermore Falls

Car Fire Extinguished by Beach Firemen at Kinney Avenue

Firefighters from Old Orchard Beach extinguished a car fire on Kinney Avenue using a dry chemical extinguisher. The vehicle owned by Richard Stefanski of Worcester, Massachusetts escaped serious damage.

Old Orchard Beach Richard Stefanski Worcester Mass Kinney Avenue

Biddeford Personal News list names patients and travelers

Listing of Biddeford residents noted as medical and surgical patients at Webber and Notre Dame Hospitals. It also reports Mr and Mrs Edward Gallant returning from Canada and the Desecoteaux couple returning from California to Biddeford.

Church notes mid week prayer and choir rehearsals

Mid week prayer meeting at 7 PM Thursday at Bible Baptist Church 144 Ferry Road Saco. Salvation Army hall Old Orchard Beach hosts 7 PM prayer and 7 30 PM mid week service. Choir rehearsals Thursday at Foss Street and South Biddeford churches with 6 30 PM Crusader and 7 30 PM Adult Sanctuary. Advent Christian faith prayer service 7 30 PM open to all. Saco area junior choir 3 15 PM senior choir 7 PM at School Methodist Church.

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 Methodist Church

Maine Briefs AP News Update Slain Soldier and Court Sentences

Douglas P. Fraser an 18 year old Portland native is reported killed in action in Vietnam. J Butler 21 of Waterville is sentenced to 10 to 30 years for the March armed robbery of a Waterville credit union manager. Arnold Wolfers former head of the Washington DC Center for Political Research and Yale professor dies at 76 in Blue Hill.

Associated Press Pic Douglas P. Fraser Portland Maine Vietnam Defense Department Fraser Harold Fraser Jr Army Augusta Ren. J. Butler Waterville Butler New Superior Court Blue Hill (Ap Arnold Wolfers Washington, D. C Center For Political Research Wolfers Yale Sterling Brooklin Blue Hill

Police Investigate Beach Collision In Biddeford

Police investigated a rear end collision on Ocean Park Road when a car driven by 21 year old John W. Sczymecki of Biddeford slowed to turn into a driveway and was struck by a vehicle operated by 30 year old John Cleary of Old Orchard Beach on Tuesday.

Old Orchard Beach John W. Sczymecki Pool Road Biddeford Ocean Park Road John Cleary Union Ave

Nancy Trumbull Honored At Shower in Kennebunk

A surprise stork shower for Mrs. Nancy Trumbull of Kennebunk was hosted at Mrs. Hanna Vigue’s Longview Terrace home. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Vigue and Mrs. Genevieve DiFrederico. Attending were many friends and relatives, with gifts opened and refreshments served. several guests sent regrets due to absence.

Kennebunk Hanna Vigue Longview Terrace Nancy Trumbull Vigue Genevieve DiFrederico Carole Berry Marjorie Brackley Nancy Cummings Marilyn Record Ruth Stahl Margaret Fisher Louise Bedard Ruth Dow Dorothy Hughes Agnes Turner Barbara Yates Louise Allen Agnes Henderson Selma Hoosler Flora Carrier Esther Gillispie Peggy Gannon Mary Dwinell Ella Irving Janet Crook Isabel Curtis Julie Vigue Michele Vigue Trumbull di Frederico Vigne Frances Robinson Patricia Maling Elayne Goldman Lois Whittier George Harrington George Hanusek Maynard RB Earle Clark Evelyn Brown Brewer

Kennedy seeks fifth term in Vermont House race

State Representative Walter L. Kennedy of Chelsea announced his bid for re election. The Republican 48 year old dealer with three children and one wife said in a press release that he has little to offer but needs the money. He plans to run for his fifth term.

Montpelier Walter L. Kennedy Chelsea Kennedy

Portland Weather Outlook Shows Cooler with Clouds

Partly cloudy and cooler in Portland with lows in the 50s to low 60s. Thursday brings variable cloudiness with a chance of afternoon or evening thundershowers and warmer temperatures.

Portland

Weather outlook for northern New England and Rhode Island

The Weather Bureau forecasts five days of above normal temperatures in northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island from Thursday to Monday. Expect 80s to low 90s daytime with night lows in the 60s. Rainfall totaling about a quarter to half inch with scattered thundershowers in the north Thursday and Friday and on Saturday.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

Surprise Cook-Out For Ruth Wakefield OBE

Ruth Wakefield honored at a surprise house warming on Ponteed Road in ve with guests from Kennebunk Wells and Portland. A picnic table was presented and a social hour followed. Attending were Mrs. Dorothy Garrett Mrs. Helen Curtis and others from Kennebunk Wells and Portland.

Ruth York Eee Kennebunk Ponteed Road John Alse Dorothy Garrett Helen Curtis Helen Kierstead Doris FitzPatrick Mollie Smith Roberta Martin Kennebunk Eleanor Litchfield Sally Litchfield Nancy Stewart Wells Carrie McFarland Martin McFarland Portland Elizabeth Norman Hazel Johnson Arundel Miss Wakefield Frances Burleigh Helen Johnson New York City

Firemen Called For Vehicle Fire In Maine Turnpike Lot

Saco firemen responded to a North Street entrance vehicle fire on the Maine Turnpike. The car owned by Paul Tobey of Kittery was extinguished before arrival. Mrs Jack and her five children were treated later at hospital in Birmingham for tonsillectomies performed by Dr John S Odess with all five children and twins reported in good shape.

Saco North Street Maine Turnpike Paul Tobey Kittery Birmingham Ala Jack John S. Odess St. Vincent’s Hospital Ginger Billy Vickie Garry Barry

Northern Utilities Opens Biddeford Office And Gas Line Plan

Northern Utilities opened a new Biddeford office at 56 Alfred St with Mayor Lemire cutting the ribbon. The company outlined a five mile gas line route from North Street Saco to Lincoln with installations to begin after permits, costing about a quarter million dollars and using welded steel pipe with plastic coating. Paul Flaherty, longtime employee, will head the Biddeford office. Open house runs July 16 to August 16.

Northern Utilities Alfred St Biddeford Leo R. Lemire New York County John Eagleson Jr W. Paul Casavant F. Parker Hoy Adrian Gillan Lemire James North Street Saco Maremont Corp Toring Street Lincoln Westbrook

Police Hold Three Men In Biddeford Case

Three men are held on suspicion of a felony at Biddeford Police Station. Police contacted the FBI about a case involving alleged transportation of stolen American Express money order checks across a state line. No names or charges were released pending booking.

Biddeford Federal Bureau of Investigation American Express

Biddeford Firemen Quell Dump and Auto Blaze

Firefighters battled a dump fire off Old Newtown Road Biddeford owned by Francis College and an auto blaze on Alfred Street. Defective wiring listed as the cause. In Nogal New Mexico a ranch woman and Democratic committeewoman protests the Crossroads post office closure.

Biddeford Old Newtown Road Francis College Alfred Street Kenneth E. Thibeau Gove St Nogal N.M New Mexico National Democratic Soares’ Roebuck San Juan Bayam Puerto Rico

Newsman Relates The Events That Led To Fatal Shooting

The report describes a 15 year veteran recounting events in Sanford where Ralph Goodwin 28 held his wife Marilyn 25 at gunpoint before being shot by police after a gunfire incident. John Field 30 photographer for WGAN TV details the tense standoff including a taped interview plan that never occurred. Local police praised for efforts to save Marilyn while investigating the shooting outcome.

Sanford Ralph Goodwin Goodwin Dover N.H Marilyn John Field Wgan. TV Alfred Joseph R. Roy Field Roy

Viet Cong vows no peace until general offensive defeats US

The Viet Cong threatens no settlement at Paris, urging a general offensive and uprising. President Johnson invites Cyrus R. Vance for a Vietnam talks report as Honolulu conference looms. Accused assassin James Earl Ray may head to trial for Martin Luther King Jr. death. Sirhan Sirhan’s RFK slaying prep fort designed to withstand bombs. Czechoslovakia's liberal course persists despite Soviet pressure as Iraq leaders are toppled in a bloodless coup. Baghdad Radio reports.

Paris United States Johnson Cyrus R. Vance Vietnam Honolulu James Earl Ray Martin Luther King Jr Sirhan Bishara Sirhan Robert F. Kennedy Czechoslovakia Soviet Union Iraq Baghdad Radio Benjamin Spock

Iraqi unrest widens after minister resignations and party split

Bloodless narrative notes Aref failing bid to unite factions into the Arab Socialist Union. Three Iraqi cabinet ministers resigned amid student unrest in Baghdad and a Communist movement in the south. A Baathist network loyal to Syria was broken up in Baghdad and its members arrested. The communique accuses Aref and ousted leaders of bearing blame for Israel's 1967 defeat.

Aref Arab Socialist Union Baghdad Oom Ad Radio Israel

Rockefeller Aides Target Inauguration Coverage Signups

The Rockefeller aides urged newsmen to sign up now to cover Mr Rockefeller's inauguration next January. California Governor Reagan plans to push Southern voters against independent George Wallace to keep the presidency with Democrats._Humphrey, recovering from flu, ready to return to campaign work. Chicago Mayor Daley vows convention remain in city and uses workers if strike lasts, while Hatfield signals possible Nixon VP interest and notes Nixon's Vietnam stance may be more flexible than Johnson.

Rockefeller California Ronald Reagan George C. Wallace House of Representatives Reagan Hubert H. Humphrey Chicago Richard Daley Mark C. Hatfield R. Ore Nixon Vietnam Johnson

Statewide Civil Defense Drill Named CHECKERBOARD

A statewide Civil Defense exercise known as CHECKERBOARD will be held Thursday to test the speed and accuracy of circulating simulated attack warnings to Maine communities. Leon H. Libby said the monthly test, tied to the national warning system, involves 494 towns and the state warning agency.

Leon H. Libby Saco Civil Defense and Public Safety Agency Civil Defense Maine

Thompson kin await U S release news from Hanoi

The Greenville News reports Ma ee Thompson's parents in Taylors S C were informed by a U S Air Force spokesman that their son may be among those released. Ambassador Harriman said he received the list during a coffee break from Ha Van Lau. Lau said three men are in good health and would be freed soon with potential release to start Friday via an IC C flight between Hanoi and Vientiane Laos.

Greenville Ma.eeson Julius E. Thompson Taylors S.C U.S. Air Force U.S W. Averell Harriman Ha van Lau Harriman Lau International Control Commission Hanoi Vientiane Laos

Vietnam War Update Highlights Saigon Targeted by Offensive

Reports indicate North Vietnam plans a major thrust toward Saigon Da Nang and possibly Hue with mid July action adjusted by western and northern troop movements. Secret plans suggest a bid to use capital attacks to influence Paris talks while awaiting Johnson Thieu meeting. Meanwhile Viet Cong flags appeared in Saigon private school and 15 civilians were freed near Vinh Binh as U S forces report another F105 loss and missing crew. A Greensboro parking ticket note adds a lighter anecdote.

Saigon da Nang Hue North Vietnam Paris United States Honolulu Johnson Nguyen van Thiel Binh Duong U.S Clifford

City Councilman Opposes 187th Birthday Fiesta Parade

Los Angeles Councilman Ernani Bernardi criticizes plans for the 187th birthday fiesta parade on September 7 calling it a lot of malariy and waste of money. The parade theme is Happiness is a Parade.

Los Angeles Ernani Bernardi

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