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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1967

Page

2

Death of Miss Sadie L. Clark of Kennebunk

Miss Sadie L. Clark 74 of Kennebunk died yesterday in a Biddeford hospital. Born June 18 1893 she spent 40 years operating Nichols store in Kennebunk. She was a member of Christ Church Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters and Past Chiefs. Survived by three sisters and a niece. funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at Angel Funeral Home. Interment Hope Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m.

Kennebunk Sadie L. Clark Biddeford John R Sarah Littlefield Clark Nichols Kennevu Clark Christ Church Christ Church Women's Fellowship Circle 4 Ivy Temple Pythian Louise Clark Fred Welch Floyd Russell Angell Funeral Home Dane St Fred Holmberg Hope Cemetery

Obituary Notice Napoleon Martel Biddeford resident dies

Napoleon Martel 72 of 83 Water St Biddeford died this morning after a six week illness He was born April 4 1895 in Biddeford son of Napoleon and Mary Bousquin Martel Survivors include a brother Arthur of Saco and a sister Mrs Georgiana Parent Hills Beach Funeral services will be Thursday at 9 am from St Andre's Church Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford tonight 7 10 and tomorrow 2 4 and 7 10 p m

Napoleon Martel Water St Biddeford Napoleon Mary Bousquin Martel Arthur Saco Georgiana Parent Hills Beach St. Andre’s Sansoucy Funeral Stone St

Mrs Cora Tarbox Dies After Illness in Biddeford

Mrs Cora W Tarbox of 512 Pool Road Biddeford widow of Fred A Tarbox died last night in a Biddeford hospital after a lengthy illness Funeral arrangements are in charge of Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco

Cora W. Tarbox Pool Road Biddeford Fred A. Tarbox Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St. Saco

FBI Indicts North Carolina County Official

Rowan County registrar of deeds James Wayne Davis and 11 others were arrested in Salisbury on charges of conspiring to block racial integration in Rowan and Cabarrus counties. The indictment cites acts of terrorism and intimidation including shootings, bombings, arson, threats, and cross burnings.

Salisbury N.C Rowan County FBI Davis U.S John L. Holshouser Washington Ramsey Clark U.S. District Court Greensboro Rowan Cabarrus Homer D. Blackwelder Concord Winfred Edward Bridges Kannapolis Marx Wayne Davvyault Robert Philmore Hill Ray Lee Hornbeak Ronald Lee Mullis Charles Alexander Ouen China Grove Nolan Hardin Saffit Clifton Wayne Shaver Rockwell Donald Paul Stewart Jr Bobby Gene Wagoner

High Flying Water Ski Stunt Impresses Lord Snowdon

Lord Snowdon, husband of Princess Margaret, soared 70 feet and stayed aloft ten minutes in his first water ski stunt west of London. He called the experience exhilarating and urged others who like adventure to try it.

Associated Press London Lord Snowdon Princess Margaret London

Salt Price Fixing Case Discussed in Portland

A fourth pre-trial conference in a salt price fixing case was held in U S District Court Portland with attorneys for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont meeting the salt companies Morton Diamond Crystal International and Cayuga to discuss a possible out of court settlement The states charge the firms fixed prices on road salt sold from 1966 to 1961.

Portland U.S Maine New Hampshire Vermont Morton Salt Co Diamond Crystal Salt Co International Salt Co Cayuga Salt Co., Inc

Beach hit and run target linked to local resident

Old Orchard Beach police seek owner of a car involved in a hit and run on Temple Avenue. The vehicle owned by Michael Ford of 42 Temple Ave sustained about 235 dollars in damage while parked.

Old Orchard Beach Temple Avenue Michael Ford Temple Ave

Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Listings

Funeral service firms listed for Saco Maine with addresses and phone numbers. Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street and Philip H. Gross Sr. director. Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street phone 282 0562. Emond's Funeral Home at 28 with Frank X. Emond and J P Conroy listed.

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

Draftsmen At Bath Iron Works Go On Strike

Nearly 120 draftsmen from Bath Iron Works join a walkout after failing to agree on pay and holidays. The Bath Marine Draftsman Association says there is no strike fund and workers will be unpaid during the action. Plant operations continue in nonstriking departments as mediators urged a settlement. The union seeks 7.5 percent wage hikes over three years. the company offers 6.5 percent.

Bath (Ap Bath Iron Works Corp Bath Marine Draftsman Association John M. Conley, Jr BIW

Biddeford Resident Makes Dean's List at Wentworth

John C. Gay of 37 Pike Street Biddeford Maine was named to the Dean's List at Wentworth Institute for the second semester He majors in aeronautical and space engineering technology Wentworth offers programs leading to an associate in engineering degree or a certificate in industrial technology

Boston Wentworth Institute John C. Gay Pike St Biddeford Maine Wentworth

Maine Cameraman Leo Chabot Debuts Solo Photo Show

Maine photographer Leo Chabot, a Kennebunk native and Rockland Daily News bureau chief, is featured in a one man show of Maine scenery in the Memorial Union Building lobby at the University of Maine. The exhibit is part of the Summer Arts Festival, running through August.

Local residents, service members listed in area notices

Several residents are noted as patients at local hospitals including Mrs. Catherine Bass at Webber and Mrs. Bertie Spencer at the Webber Hospital. Others are reported on travels or naval service with family addresses in Biddeford Old Orchard Beach and Kennebunk, including sailors at USS Barney and recruits returning from Great Lakes training.

Catherine Bass St. John St Old Orchard Beach Webber Hospital Emela Boutin Hill St Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Alma Lamirande High St Bertie Spencer Sullivan St Rose Gagnon Wilson St Maine Medical Center Portland Lucille Roberge New York Donald N. Croteau USN Ronald L. P. Croteau Pike St Barney South China Sea Donald E. Vire USNR

Past Noble Grands to Meet in Biddeford Tomorrow

A supper gathering of the Past Noble Grands Association of Saco Rebekah Lodge is set for tomorrow at 6 30 PM at Mrs Nancy Rumerys Granite Point home in Biddeford. Also the Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post convenes at 7 30 PM tonight at Biddeford City Building.

Noble Grands Association Saco Rebekah Lodge Nancy Rumery Granite Point Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Biddeford City Salon 598 Yvonne Bergeron Gertrude Ave

Midweek Religious Activities Across Greater Portland Area

A slate of Wednesday services and activities listed for churches and faith groups includes Girl Guards meeting at Salvation Army hall in Old Orchard Beach at 6 30 p m A Lyman Baptist Church service at 7 p m with an 8 p m Adult Choir rehearsal The Advent Christian Church in Kennebunk hosts a 7 p m prayer service and a 7 30 p m Bible study Faith Tabernacle in Old Orchard Beach and Ogunquit Baptist Church hold midweek gatherings plus village churches in Kennebunkport and Wells offer prayer meetings and vestry Bible study sessions.

Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Village Baptist Church Kennebunkport

Weather brief fog and showers along the coast

Fog tonight with lows in the 50s. Wednesday brings variable clouds and lingering fog along the coast with a chance of brief showers. Temperatures little changed Wednesday.

Surveyor 4 Still Silent After Moon Landing Bid

Pasadenas Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientists continued to probe why Surveyor 4 stopped transmitting moments before its planned moon landing. The 2,290 pound probe aimed to prospect for iron bearing particles in the soil and relay data to Earth while attempting landing.

Pasadena Calif Jet Propulsion Laboratory Moon Earth

Beach Parking Lot Fees To Be Discussed

OLD ORCHARD BEACH town council heard complaints from parking lot operators about municipal lot rates. The municipal lot charges 50 cents from 8 a.m. to midnight while private lots demand more and extra evening fees. The council urged talks with operators to set a policy and approved town official car stickers. Further actions included a $210 Red Cross swim program grant and a plumber contract for fire department furnace repairs. License violations were to be pursued.

Old Orchard Beach The Park Commission Leon F. Jones Jones Red Cross Olympia Avenue Robert L. Girard Leslie Wyman

Local Visitors Pause At Oceanfront and Lakeside Spots

Old Orchard Beach hosts Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mergent and three sons from Feasterville Pa for the month. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hanson and family enjoy a week at Ossipee Lake. Mrs. Marjorie Chase and family from Concord Vermont visit Eden Lane neighbors. Miss Nettie Camp and Ivan Ward return to St Johnsbury Vermont after a two week stay.

Edward Mengert Feasterville Robert Bellevue Grove Avenue Roger Hanson Ossipee Lake Marjorie Chase Concord Carl Gilbert Eden Lane Nettie Camp Ivan Ward St. Johnsbury

Attendance Up At State Park Gains In Maine

Maine Park and Recreation Commission reports June attendance rose 19 percent from a year ago. Total 217 000 visitors at 30 parks and historic sites led by Camden Hills and Crescent Beach. New Rangeley Lake and Warren Island parks drew over 3 500 visitors.

Augusta Park and Recreation Commission Commission Maine Camden Hills Crescent Beach Rangeley Lake Warren Island

Sanford approves $670000 regional vocational school bond

Sanford residents vote 90 to approve financing for a regional vocational-technical school. The unanimous decision came at a brief Monday special town meeting.

Sanford

Jet Propulsion Early Squids Built Natural Jets

Squids and octopuses used jet propulsion by swallowing water and expelling it forcefully to move quickly long before aircraft engineers developed jet propulsion.

Sky watchers report new flying saucer sighting

From Switzerland to Britain observers reported a new flying saucer and some believed an artificial satellite broke up. Fireballs moved at satellite speed around 1 15 a.m. seen from Geneva Strasbourg Paris and the Kent coast.

Sky Watchers London Switzerland Britain Geneva Strasbourg Paris England Royal Air Force Manston Kent Eric Swales Coast Guard Deal Swales North Sea Dieppe Geneva Airport

US Treasurer May Be Man

Washington AP reports the long tradition of a woman as United States treasurer may end. Kathryn O Hay Granahan resigned ill health last Oct 13. William T Howell, acting treasurer since then, is recommended for the post. If appointed, he would be the first man in decades. the last male treasurer served 16 years ending in 1949.

Washington United States Kathryn O’hay Granahan Congress Philadelphia William T. Howell Treasury Department Howell Granahan Department Senate Civil Service Maurine Neuberger Dore Genevieve Blatt

Monsoon Relief Looms Over Bihar As Famine Persists

Steady rains return to Bihar and adjoining regions for the first time in three years. Emergency food aid will continue into December, with relief workers estimating up to 10 000 famine deaths across Bihar eastern Uttar Pradesh northern Madhya Pradesh and parts of West Bengal. In London the House of Commons extends price and wage controls for a year to curb inflation. In Ireland wealthy vacationers pledge 56000 to build an old folks home after a bottle washed ashore in Bantry County Cork.

Associated Press Bodhigaya, India Bihar Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh West Bengal London House of Commons Dublin Ireland Bahamas Atlantic Bantry County Cork John McCarthy McCarthy Henry Garber Garber

Sharp says North Vietnam underestimates US resolve in Vietnam

Admiral U S Grant Sharp, commander in the Pacific, argues North Vietnam misreads American determination to win. He notes delays in pacification and says the war could end by gradual fading or negotiation, with the North Vietnamese unlikely to outlast the United States.

Honolulu U.S Grant Sharp Pacific United States Vietnam Camp H.M. Smith Pearl Harbor Sharp North Vietnam

South Street Bridge to Remain Closed for Months

The South Street bridge over Thacher Creek will stay closed to traffic for at least four months after a washout left it unsafe. City officials seek state and county funding for a new bridge with 55 percent of costs covered by them and 45 percent by the city. Construction could begin in three months if approved, and detours use Main Street and Mount Pleasant Street.

South Street Thacher Creek Biddeford State Highway Commission Norman Q. Racine Main Street Mount Pleasant Street

Biddeford Youth Wins Air Force ROTC Scholarship

Richard N. Racine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman O. Racine of Biddeford, has been awarded a full four year Air Force ROTC scholarship for the University of Colorado. The grant funds his final three years of study and requires four years of service as an Air Force officer after graduation.

Biddeford University of Colorado United States Air Force Richard N. Racine Norman O. Racine Cleaves St Sophemore Air Force Racine

Cape Elizabeth Sees Taxable Valuation Jump Above Last Year

Cape Elizabeth officials report total property valuation at 39.1 million dollars, up from last year by over 2.2 million. Tax bills are scheduled to be mailed today.

Cape Elizabeth

Exemption For Paper Mergers Is Challenged

Washington AP report on Senate hearing where Scripps-Howard President Jack R. Howard argues an antitrust exemption for failing papers mergers is vital. Roy McDonald of the Chattanooga News Free Press criticizes it as monopolistic. Bryce W. Rucker warns against arming giants and harming independents.

Washington (Ap Jack R. Howard Scripps-Howard Newspapers Chattanooga Tenn Southern Illinois University Senate Antitrust and Monopoly Subcommittee Roy McDonald Chattanooga News-Free Press Bryce W. Rucker

Fire damages transformer at Louden Road home

Saco firemen were called to the home of Mrs. Della Torre on Louden Road this morning where a radio transformer burned out and filled the hour with smoke. No other damage was reported.

Saco Della Torre Louden Road

Oxford Fire Report Will Be Released

The Maine investigation into the July 4 Oxford fire that killed eight people is expected to publish its findings Wednesday. Assistant Attorney General Richard S. Cohen noted lab reports and expert review will finalize the probe, after an investigator’s incendiary origin claim was repudiated.

Augusta Oxford Richard S. Cohen Cohen New Hampshire

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