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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1969

Page

2

Deaths of Rose A. Rose, 84, Biddeford resident

Rose A. Rose, 84, of 232 Elm St Biddeford Ford died in an Augusta hospital after a long illness. Born May 31, she worked at Trull Nursing Home in Biddeford Ford. Surviving: daughter Lucien (Jeannette) Dorais of Biddeford, sisters Marie Louise Guimond and Marie Fortier, two grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral 8 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Church. Calling hours Bolduc Funeral Home, 291 Alfred St., Biddeford, tonight 7–9 and tomorrow 2–4 and 7–9 p.m.

Rose A Protess Elm St Biddeford Augusta Gras Meet Marie Fortier St. Joseph's Church Bolduc Alfred St Bideford

Mrs. Sarah B. Johnson Dies in Biddeford After Illness

Mrs. Sarah Belle Johnson 81 of 97 aere Biddeford died yesterday at a Biddeford hospital after a short illness. Widow of Herbert Johnson she was born in Lynn wort 1887 and was a member of South Biddeford United Methodist Church. Survived by several sisters and brothers and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services set for 2 Saturday at Panerai Home Saco with burial at Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford. Friends may call tomorrow at the funeral home 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Sarah Belle Johnson Biddeford Herbert Johnson Saco John Methuen Mass Wayne Eustace Ipswich Merlin Wuebbenhurst del Ray Fla William Church Edward Morse Old Orchard Beach George Trott Midland Mich Stanton Goldthwait Sheffield Geometren Panerai Spring St Greenwood Comeery

Mrs Burrill of Pine Point Dies at 86

Mrs Bernice L Burrill 86 of Holly Street Pine Point died at home She was widow of Chester C Burrill born Monmouth Nov 9 1882 daughter of Alden and Sarah Wing educated in Fairfield later lived in Biddeford 20 years then Pine Point She survived by two sons Carlton A Saco and John Hartford Conn four grandchildren seven great grandchildren Funeral held 10 am Saturday Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco Interment Maplewood Cemetery Fairfield Friends may call 7 to 9 tomorrow night New Senate Finance Committee meets behind closed doors to map surtax plan

Scarborough Bernice L. Burrill Holly Street Pine Point Chester C. Burrill Carlton A Saco John Hartford Conn Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Maplewood Cemetery Fairfield

Funeral Directors and Mortuary Firms in Saco Maine

Funeral services listed for Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Street Saco phone 284 5611 led by Philip A Gross Sr. Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco also in Maine. Emond's Funeral Home at 284 5511 associated with Frank X Emond and J P Conroy.

Shumway Funeral Service 35 & Street Saco Philip A. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy

Funeral services for Mrs Nellie Landry in Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Landry aged 53 of Sullivan Street Biddeford were held at St. Andre's Church. Rev. Maurice Morin celebrated a requiem high mass with the church choir and Laura Proulx at the organ. Interment followed at St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Father Morin. Bearers were her nephews Rheal Cantara Chandler Bouthet Edward Demeule and Robert St. Louis.

Nellie Landry Sullivan St Biddeford St. Andre’s Church Maurice Morin Laura Proulx St. Josephs Cemetery Father Morin Landry Rheal Cantara Chandler Bouthet Edward Demeule Robert St. Louis

Funeral Services Held for Mrs Imelda Beauregard

Funeral services for Mrs. Imelda Beauregard of 297 North St. Saco were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Saco. Rev. Richard Brunelle celebrated the high mass with organist Mrs. Eva Carrier and the church choir. Burial followed at St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford with final prayers recited. Bearers were Richard Palardes Phillippe Xaphes Roland Gagne Marc Gagne Jacqueline and Normand Brunelle.

Richard Palardes Phillippe Xaphes Roland Gagne Marc Gagne Jacquelane Normand Brunelle

Funeral services for George Beaulieu noted in Biddeford area

Funeral services for George Beaulieu of West Bridgewater Connecticut and formerly Biddeford were held at 8 this morning at St. Joseph's Church in Biddeford. Celebrant Rev. Sylvie Levesque led the requiem high mass with Rev. Roger Bolduc and Rev. Lucien Carrier as deacon and subdeacon. Dianna Roulette was organist with the church choir. Burial followed in St. Joseph's Cemetery family lot as graveside prayers were recited by Rev. Roger Carrier. pallbearers included Normand Tur Michael Corcoran Leo an Lucien Martel Nora Turgeon and Ronald Jeanne.

George Beaulieu West Bridgewater Conn Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Sylvia Levesque Roger Boldue Lucien Carrier Dianna Rouselle St. Joseph's Cemetery Roger Carrier Normand Tur Michael Corcoran Leoan Lucien Martel Nora Turgeon Ronald Jen

Biddeford Council Sets Special Meeting Tonight

The Biddeford city council schedules a special meeting at 8 pm to act on school subsidies from the 204th Legislature and review firefighter applicant selections. Also on the agenda is capital improvements for the city and a public hearing on Wetlands Control Board actions regarding a restraining wall at Biddeford Pool and related wetlands work near the old wharf and driveway.

Biddecity Fire Department Biddeford Wetlands Control Board

Suzanne Perreault Feted At Shower

A surprise bridal shower honored Suzanne Perreault daughter of Therese Perreault at 86A Bradbury Biddeford hosted by Claudette Follette Muriel Ave Biddeford. She will wed Donald Turcotte son of Maurice Turcotte Biddeford on July 19. Guests included Janice Beaulieu Helene Cote Beatrice Daudelin Marie Derosier and others. Contributing yet unable to attend were Theresa Garant Leo Mercier Gabrielle Plamondon Lorraine Roberge and several more relatives.

Suzanne Perreault Therese Perreault Bradbury St Biddeford Claudette Follette Muriel Ave Miss Perreault Donald Turcotte Maurice Turcotte Oon Janice Beaulieu Helene Cote Beatrice Daudelin Marie Derosi Paul Ross Cecile Ross Ross Adrienne Ross Rachel Turcotte Theresa Garant Leo Mercier Gabrielle Plamondon Lorraine Roberge Arth Pratt Arthur Cari Nancy Pare Mary Nelette George Nelette Rachel Cabana Joan Gobeil Petkin

Marine Lance Cpl Richard D Tourigny Promoted in Vietnam

Marine Lance Cpl Richard D Tourigny, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur W Tourigny of 15 Oak Place Biddeford, received a promotion while serving with Marine Force Logistics Command in Vietnam.

Marine Lance Richard D. Tourigny Arthur W. Tourigny Oak Place Biddeford Marine Force Logistics Command Vietnam

Aurora Star Club Fair at Masonic Hall Kennebunkport

Aurora Star Club Fair will be held this Saturday at Masonic Hall in Kennebunkport from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features local bake sales crafts and community booths for residents and visitors.

Aurora Star Club Masonic Hall Kennebunkport

Church Youth and Community Services Listed Across Shore Area

The notice lists Bible Club Bible study and feet rehearsal at Bible Baptist in Saco, Royal Rangers at Faith Pentecostal in Old Orchard Beach, and evangelistic service at American Legion in Biddeford. Pioneer Girls meet at Ty man Baptist Church, Lyman Baptist hosts a ladies prayer meeting, St Monica's Kennebunk offers Confraternity classes, and Kingdom Hall Saco conducts weekly school and Ministry Development sessions.

Junior Bible Club The Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Royal Rangers and Missionettes Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Pioneer Girls Ty Man Baptist Church Wis Mills Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Monica's Church Kennebunk Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Main St

Maine NRC opposes Machiasport refinery plan

The Natural Resources Council of Maine declares Machiasport oil development a threat to land and marine resources. The board unanimously adopted a resolution July 10 calling for environmental assurances and opposing further use of public funds for the project amid national arguments over a Maine oil import quota.

Augusta Natural Resources Council of Maine Machiasport NRC Curtis Edmund S. Muskie Maine Washington County Northwest Passage Alaska

Sanford Hurler Shuts Out Kittery 2-0 in Little League

Robin Libby pitched a three hitter and his team scored twice in the fifth inning to defeat Kittery 2-0 in District 1 playoffs. Tom Farrell doubled and scored as Libby and Dennis Martel drove in runs. Libby struck out eight, walked one, while David Burton fanned six for Kittery. Next, West Biddeford faces Wells Ogunquit tomorrow at Wells Ogunquit.

Kittery Sanford Robin Libby Tom Farrell Libby Farrell Dennis Martel Martel David Burton Burton West Biddeford Wells - O-gunquit

Portland Weather Takes On Chance of Showers Tonight

Partly cloudy conditions with a chance of brief showers or thundershowers tonight and Friday. Lows in the 60s tonight, followed by cooler temperatures on Friday.

Portland

Mass Men Charged in Biddeford Postal Money Order Case

Charges tied to cashing stolen postal money orders in Mashpee and Old Orchard Beach were continued to July 28 in 10th District Court. Mark Norton Jr Harold Parker Matt Duffy and Robert Richardson faced forgery and receiving stolen goods counts with bail set at 6000 2000 5000 and 5000 respectively. Two Portland men Philip Lymburner and Thomas Mancini had assault charges continued with bail at 4000 each.

Biddeford Massachusetts 10Th District Court Sace Mark H. Norton Jr Harold Parker Malden Mass Ryamond F. Duffy Boston Robert E. Richardson Roslindale Mashpee Old Orchard Beach Norton Duffy Richardson Portland

Moon Landing Holiday Sparks State Action Across Nation

Governors from New York to Oregon declared or followed Nixon’s call for a national day of participation Monday marking Apollo 11. Some cities closed offices, while others remained open. Boeing and Lockheed cited schedules. stock exchanges weighed Monday closings. lunar coverage aired in Central Park and at City Hall.

Georgia Lester Maddox Oregon Florida Maryland Idaho New Mexico Dan Evans Washington Associated Press Nixon America South Carolina Robert E. McNair Houston A. Rockefeller New York Ronald Reagan Californ Nia North Carolina Bob Scott John V. Lindsay New York City Central Park Detroit Jerome Cavanagh Philadelphia Homer Ford Bloomington Ind John Hooker Omaha Minneapolis Boeing Co Boeing Lockheed Aircraft Corp Sunnyvale Calif American Stock Exchanges U.S. Steel Pittsburgh

Newcomer Lisa Lam Listed as Fold Entrant

A notice identifies Miss Lisa Gail Lam as a six month old newcomer to the Fold area, daughter of Roland and Rosalre Lambert of Old Orchard Road Saco with maternal grandparents and extended family listed at various local addresses. The brief item places Lam in a local community notice context.

Lisa Gail Lam Roland Lambert Old Orchard Road Saco Rosalre Lambert West St Jacqueline Pitkin St. John St Associated Press Ernest Greenough Holyoke Mass Judiciary Federal Supreme Court L. Ziegler Nixon Supreme Ziegler Federal Communications Commission

Births At Webber Hospital Narrate Local New Arrivals

To Mr and Mrs Fred Norwood of Old Orchard Beach a son Charles Blair weighing five pounds thirteen ounces born July 14. To Mr and Mrs Dennis Redson of Kennebunk a daughter Denise Ann weighing six pounds fourteen ounces born July 15. To Mr and Mrs Robert Temple Sid Beet Coe Mary Ann born July dates unclear in fragment.

Webber Hospital Fred Norwood Goosefare Drive Old Orchard Beach Charles Blair Dennis Redson Sea Road Kennebunk Denise Ann Robert Temple Sid Coe Mary Ann

Cease-Fire and Soccer War Tensions Rise Between El Salvador and Honduras

The conflict deepens as El Salvador and Honduras fight amid a recent soccer war flare up over border pressures. Diplomatic ties remain severed with roots in population pressure and land disputes. Linda Tuero, 18, Tulane, enters the 80th National Tennis Championship at Longwood Aug. 16-24 after recent amateur title.

el Salvador Honduras Brookline Mass Linda Tuero Tulane University U.S Longw Miss Tuero Longwood

Local official criticized for inaction and pay

Jakeman accuses chief assessor Plante of doing little work while drawing $750 of a $1,300 annual salary. He notes lack of coordination with two assistant assessors Henry Wells and Kenneth J and clerk Mary Manduca. Jakeman planned to call Kyros but chose to bring the matter to the Journal.

Plante Kyros Jerry Washington Jakeman Journal Henry T. Wells Kenneth H. J Mary Manduca

Franco to name Juan Carlos heir to throne next Tuesday

Madrid reports Gen. Francisco Franco will name Prince Juan Carlos de Borbón heir to the Spanish throne next Tuesday. The move provokes a potential clash with Falangist and monarchist factions as a succession issue unfolds.

Madrid Francisco Franco Juan Carlos de Borbon

Biddeford Boy Returns To Home

Roger Bertrand 13 wandered into woods near Old New Town Road Biddeford and was reported missing by his mother at 2 pm. Fire department and Twin City C B Emergency Communications Club aided the search. He emerged unharmed around 10 pm and his family thanked responders.

Roger Bertrand Newtown Road Biddeford

Soviet and Moon Mission News Echo Apollo 11

Jodrell Bank detected strong signals from Luna 15 as it neared the moon while Lovell’s team studied the unusual transmissions. Pravda and Soviet press praised Apollo 11, with Pravda publishing a front page tribute and Moscow radio leading morning news on the U.S. space success.

Moon Earth Hubert H. Humphrey Moscow Humphrey Soviet Union Jodrell Bank Observatory Lovell Luna Manchester University Pravda Communist Party U.S Moscow Radio

Civic League Plans Referenda On Maine Laws

The Christian Civic League of Maine says it will seek referendums to defeat three recently enacted laws. Petitions must show 10 percent of last gubernatorial voters, about 32 384 names, to trigger referenda. If filed by Sept 4 the measures would accompany bond issues and constitutional amendments on Nov 4 1969.

Augusta Maine Temperance League Christian Civic League Joseph T. Edgar Curtis League

Franco Gambles on Madrid Visit Amid Succession Tensions

Franco said a trip to Madrid from Estoril within an hour after his death to bid for the crown may occur. Juan Carlos is favored to avert a perilous post Franco moment, but could spark a family dispute and provoke Carlist objections from Carlos Hugo de Borbón y Parma.

Madrid Estoril Franco Juan Carlos

Journal Wants Readers to Explore Classified Wants

A local newspaper urges readers to browse the want ads for jobs housing and services. The tongue in cheek promotion highlights opportunities and savings while inviting participation from residents and businesses alike.

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Rose A. Pruneau Sarah B. Johnson Senate Finance Committee Joseph Garriepy Memoriam Lionel Toby) Fournier St. Mary’s Church Biddeotree Mrs Mrs. Imelda Beauregard Council Rose Anna Ledoux Lussier Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Full Gospel Assembly American Legion State Resources Council Sanford Hurler A.M Bay State United States Federal Reserve Board Office of Emergency Preparedness William Proxmire D-Wis Proxmire National Security Council Prioene Mike Mansfield Mont Mars 9 Appliance Center, Inc Civic League Maine Dry Cleaners Dearborn Philip H. Gross SR Gary Gross Shusmway Funeral Service, Inc
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