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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1969

Page

2

Deaths Adrien R. Levasseur of Saco

Adrien R. Levasseur 60 of 32 Green St Saco died this morning in a Portland hospital after a lengthy illness. Born July 6 1909 in New Bedford Massachusetts he was a registered jeweler and owned Twombley's Jewelers on Main Street Saco. Survived by widow Marie Rose Provost Levasseur two sons two and four grandchildren and a sister. Services at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church with calling hours at Cote Funeral Home.

Adrien R. Levasseur Green St Saco Portland New Bedford Mass Alfred and Emma Beauregard Levasseur Levasseur Notre Dame de Lourdes Twombley’s Main Street Dorchester Levassier Notre Dame Church Choir Sacred Heart League Saco Businessmen’s Association Retail Jewelers of America Order of the Presentation of Mary Springvale Cote Funeral Home James St

Obituary: George W Larochelle of Biddeford dies at 78

George W Larochelle 78 formerly of Biddeford died this morning at Veterans Hospital after a long illness. Born July 14 1891 he was a World War I veteran. Survived by brother Napoleon crechelie of Old Orchard Beach sister Mrs Eugene Boutin of Portland and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St Andre's Church Biddeford at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Friends may call Emond Funeral Home Biddeford tomorrow 7-9 p.m. and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Togus George W .Larochelle Biddeford Veterans Hospital Octave Sarah Parent Larochelle Noy World Surviving Napoleon Crechelie Old Orchard Beach Eugene Annette) Boutin Portland St. Andre’s Church Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Free Baptist Women Meeting Thursday at Royal Ambassador Camp

Free Baptist Women will meet Thursday at the Royal Ambassador Boys Camp Memorial Dining Hall for the annual meeting of the Free Baptist Woman's Missionary Society. Mrs. Lyndon Bickford will preside. Mrs. Adelbert M. Jakeman will host. The program includes Rev. Raymond F. Smith and Mrs. Louise Toothaker, with a bamboo curtain theme and a Hawaii motion picture at The Temple.

Ocean B. C. Jordan Memorial Hall Adelbert M. Jakeman Ocean Park Society Raymond F. Smith Concord N.H Smith New Hampshire State Baptist Convention Lucille M. Toothaker Phillips

Mothers Club Fair At Kennebunk New Civic Center

The Mothers Club annual Summer Fair will be held next Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the New Civic Center in Kennebunk Lower Village. The event features home baked goods candy aprons fancy work grabs and rummage. Noon chowder baked beans hot dogs potato salad and drinks will be served. Mrs. Kay Baum is general chair with club members helping.

Kennebunk Mothers Club New Civic Center Kennebunk Lower Village Kay Baum

Funeral Homes Named in Saco Area Notice

SHUMWAY Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco and EMOND'S Funeral Home with phone numbers 284 5611 and 284 5511 are listed. DENNETT & CRAIG at 365 Main Street Saco Maine and J P Conroy are named along with Frank X. Emond.

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

Card of Thanks for Community Support in Loss

We express sincere gratitude to relatives neighbors “The Cubs” Class of ’63 Town of Arundel Kennebunk American Legion and Auxiliary for kindness and sympathy after the loss of our son and brother Elmore Drown and Betsy.

Cubs

Funeral services for Ralph A Sands held in Saco

Funeral services for Ralph A Sands aged 40 of Stockman Avenue Saco were held yesterday morning at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco Rev Robert Cecile pastor Biddeford United Baptist Church officiated and also recited prayers at the graveside in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Bearers were James Benson Paul Benson Maurice Pinette and Neil Morin

Ralph A. Sands Stockman Ave Saco Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Robert, Cecile Biddeford United Baptist Church Laurel Hill Cemetery James and Paul Benson Maurice Pinette Neil Morin

Mrs Burrill Rites Held At Dennett Craig Home

Funeral services for Mrs. Bernice L Burrill of Pine Point Scarborough were held at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco with Rev John Miller of the United Church of Christ Biddeford officiating. Interment followed at the Fairie Cemetery.

Bernice Burrill Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco Bernice L. Burrill Pine Point Scarborough John Miller United Church of Christ Biddeford Fairie

Apollo 11 Flight Updates and TV Telecast Delays

Apollo 11 pilots report Eagle in excellent landing shape and plan a second two hour inspection late today after a Friday television look inside the lunar module. A planned Sunday separation and moon descent are canceled due to satellite channel shortages, with Goldstone and landlines to Houston handling Moon walks. TV dealers report a rise in sales and rentals as the broadcast nears.

Aldrin Eagle Armstrong Collins Mission Control Center Cape Kennedy Mission Control John W. Young Space Agency Madrid Houston Atlantic Communications Satellite Corp Goldstone Calif Baltimore

Boston Waterfront Renewal Aims At Housing And Recreation

City plans to convert shabby wharves into housing and leisure space with an aquarium and arcade while pursuing a model cities program to combat Roxbury blight. HUD granted 7.7 million with a projected need of 150 million over five years to aid about 62 000 residents, as Boston reshapes Roxbury North Dorchester and Jamaica Plain amid a skyline metamorphosis.

Page One Boston Roxbury Paul Parks Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development

Seline Corbeil A Surgical Patient In Saco

Seline Corbeil of Shadagee Road Saco is listed as a surgical patient at Webber Hospital.

Seline Corbeil Shadagee Road Saco Webber Hospital

Le Voltigeur Club Meeting Planned on South Street Biddeford

Members of the Le Voltigeur Club will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the hall on South Street Biddeford. DAV movies of hockey football and baseball games will be shown after the business segment.

le Voltigeur Club South Street Biddeford DAV

Bible Club Plans Meeting at Bible Baptist Church

Senior Youths and the 5 45 Bible Club at Bible Baptist Church on Ferry Road Saco will gather tomorrow at 5 45 p m for Bible study in a scheduled church note.

Bible Club the Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco

Evangelistic Services Set At Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle

On Sunday at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Third Street in Old Orchard Beach a youth service begins at 6 15 p m followed by an all congregation evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Christ’s Ambassadors church hosts the events in a faith community program.

Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach

Youth Fellowship Meeting at Advent Christian Church

The Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church on Route 35 Kennebunk will meet Sunday at 6 15 p m.

The Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk

Unitarian Church to Hold School of Religion Classes

The Unitarian Universalist Church at Main Street and Portland Road in Kennebunk will hold School of Religion classes Monday at 3 30 p m for students in grades 1 through 12.

Unitarian Universalist Church Main Street Portland Road Kennebunk

Youth Group Meeting At South Congregation Church

The Senior Youth of the South Congregation Church on Temple Street Kennebunkport will meet Monday at 6 p.m. in the church hall for a community gathering and discussion.

South Congrege Church Temple Street Kennebunkport

Junior Choir Rehearsal Set for Sunday at Ly man Church

The Junior Choir of the Ly man Baptist Church will rehearse Sunday at 6 p m at the church in Goodwins Mills.

Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Religious high school classes held in three parishes

The High School of Religion classes for all high school students in the parishes of St Martha's Kennebunkport St Monica's Kennebunk and St Mary's Wells Beach will be conducted each Monday evening at 6 30 at St Martha's Church in Kennebunkport.

High School of Religion St Martha’s Kennebunkport St. Monica’s Kennebunk St. Mary’s, Wells Beach St. Martha’s Church Kennebunkport

Methodist Youth Fellowship Meeting at School Street Church

The Methodist Youth Fellowship of the School Street Church in Saco will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church.

Methodist Youth Fellowship Saco Nad

Youth Fellowship Meet Planned by Advent Christian Church

The Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church in Goodwins Mills will gather Sunday at 7 p.m. for fellowship and activities.

Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Goodwins Mills

Senior High Youth Fellowship Meeting Planned

The Senior High Youth Fellowship of the United Church of Christ Biddeford will meet Sunday from 5 15 to 6 15 p m in the church.

The United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford

Kennebunk Landing for Union Society Meeting Notice

Kennebunk Landing for Union Society will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the usual venue to discuss upcoming events and society affairs. Members are urged to attend for agenda items and preparations.

Methodist Youth Fellow Meeting Next Sunday at Three

The Methodist church will hold a Methodist Youth Fellow meeting Sunday at 3 p m. Members are urged to attend and participate in the scheduled activities and discussion.

Baptist Youth Fellowship Meet at Ogunquit Church Sunday

The Baptist Youth Fellowship of Ogunquit Baptist Church will meet Sunday at 6 a.m. at the church.

The Baptist Youth Fellowship Ogunquit

Softball Tourney Planned by Tri City Loop at Biddeford

Officers of LeVo uigeur Club met to sponsor another York County softball tournament at Memorial fields Biddeford starting August 17 weather permitting. Double elimination format with $20 entry due August 10. Six Tri City Loop teams expected to enter with future clubs likely to field teams. Rosters of 18 players and entry to Softball League Adel uot Biddeford. Trophies for winner runner up and most valuable player chosen by players.

Tri-City LeVouigeur Club York County Memorial Fields Biddeford Tri-City Loop Adeluot P.O

Saco Police Hunt For Two Stolen Cars

Saco police search for two cars reported stolen from Ed and Franks Chevrolet on Portland Road during the past month. The blue 1962 Chevrolet Corvette and white 1961 Chevrolet Impala are the vehicles described. The theft dates remain unknown.

Saco Ed & Frank Portland Road

Rhode Island College chairwoman Minds wins women’s golf title

Betty Mines, 20, of Greenville and head of Rhode Island College physical education, won the Rhode Island women’s golf championship. She defeated Julie Greene of Barrington 2 and 1 after sinking a short putt on the 35th hole Friday.

Providence, RI Betty Mines Greenville Rhode Island College Rhode Island Miss Mines Julie Greene Barrington

Sunny and cool Portland Weather Update

Fair and cool tonight with lows mostly in the 50s. Sunday expected fair and a little cooler along the coast.

Portland

Biddeford Plan to Overhaul Trailer Laws

Biddeford planning board seeks amendments to local trailer regulations arguing trailers pay less tax than homes. After a 200-name petition, they study zoning changes to allow single mobile homes in a rural zone. Planners submitted a written report and expect a recommendation soon.

Biddeford Planning Board

Saco Youth Unhurt When Car Overturns

Saco youth David P Wentworth 20 of 19 Weymouth St escaped injury when his car overturned on Buxton Road early this morning. The vehicle skidded after hitting a soft shoulder, went out of control and overturned with $750 damage. In a separate Friday afternoon accident Cumberland truck driver John M Jones backed into Clement Couture 31 of 307 Main St Biddeford striking Couture’s car, $150 damage reported, no truck damage.

Saco David P. Wentworth Weymouth St Buxton Road John M. Jones Cumberland Gooch Street Clement Couture Main St Biddefor Main Street Couture Auto

Space Center Launch Readies for Lunar Orbit Mission

The Associated Press reports from Space Center Houston that the lunar mission is poised to blast toward the moon in an era of exploration. In England at Jodrell Bank, British astronomers note Luna 15 remains in lunar orbit despite a temporary loss of signal triggering a course adjustment.

Associated Press Space Center Houston Jodrell Bank England Russia

Miss Beaulieu Becomes Bride Of Ernest Morrill

Miss Constance Germaine Beaulieu and Ernest Jackson Morrill wed at St Joseph’s Church Biddeford Rev Roger Bolduc officiated The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Raynald Beaulieu and groom son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Morrill The ceremony featured white gladioli and a Dior bow headpiece The bride wore organza gown with wide collar A reception for 75 followed at the bride’s parents home The couple will reside at 20ay St Newport Rhode Island after a wedding trip

Diana Rousselle Constance Germaine Beaulieu Ernest Jackson Morrill St. Joseph's Church Biddeford Roger Bolduc Raynald N. Beaulieu Memorial Drive Dior Frederic Morrill Morrill Golden School of Beauty Culture Portland Thornton Academy Saco University of New Hampshire U. S. Navy Newport R.I Christ Church, Kennebunk Sandra Welch Robert Walker Douglas Welch Brown Street Kennebunk Earl Walker Arundel Wells Branch Northeast Missouri State College Lee

50 Plus Club Donates To Nursing Home

The Kennebunk 50 Plus Club met at the clubhouse with about 20 members. They discussed continuing donations to Christian Haven Nursing Home in Arundel and planned to collect articles at the next meeting. Members attended a South Berwick Senior Citizens birthday party and games and refreshments followed.

Kennebunk Webhannet Woman's Club Edna York Jennie Currier South Berwick Senior Citizens In Action Federated Church Christian Haven Arundel Mildred Boyden Helene Hutchins Lillian Eaton Ruth Leavitt Ger“ommee Sanford Edna and Flossie York Amy Clark

Fairfax completes Atlantic row arrival in Florida

Miami AP reports John Fairfax is due in Fort Lauderdale today, finishing his solo row across the Atlantic.

Miami John Fairfax Fort Lauderdale Fla Atlantic

Heyerdahl says papyrus raft shows Egyptian sailors reached Central America

Christiansted Virgin Islands AP reports Thor Heyerdahl and his crew have sailed the papyrus boat Ra about 600 miles short of their goal but claim the voyage demonstrates Egyptian sailors could have landed in Central America.

Christiansted Virgin Islands Thor Heyerdah Heyerdah Central America

Mansfield cites hurdles for Safeguard defense and surtax extension

Washington AP reports Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield views significant obstacles ahead for the Safeguard missile defense plan and a rapid extension of the income surtax despite Republican gains last week.

Washington Senate Mike Mansfield

Army to detoxify nerve gas bombs instead of dumping

Washington reports the Army will disassemble and detoxify nerve gas bombs amid rising concern over germ and gas warfare, abandoning ocean dumping as a disposal method.

Washington U.S Army

Observers to Move Into Honduras for Peace Pact

Military observers from the Organization of American States were set to move into Honduras today to enforce a law ending the undeclared war between El Salvador and Honduras, aiming to monitor compliance and reduce hostilities.

Organization of American States Honduras Ween el Salvador Honuras

Battle Near Saigon Yields 27 Enemy Deaths

Saigon AP reports four hour clash 50 miles northwest of Saigon leaves 27 enemy soldiers killed on the American side with no casualties.

Saigon

Texan Prevails In Pownal Feature Race Victory

POWNAL Vermont Max Texan won the feature race at Green Mountain Park Friday night, finishing ahead of the field in a photo finish or clear margin as reported by AP.

Pownal Max ‘Texan Green Mountain Park

Boros to enter Avco Golf Classic at Pleasant Valley

Sutton Massachusetts AP Julius Boros former U S Open and PGA champion was entered today for the $150 000 Avco Golf Classic set for August 18 24 at Pleasant Valley Country Club.

Sutton, Mass Julius Boros Pleasant Valley Country Club

Judith Walley Honored At Surprise Shower

Mrs. Judith Spiller Walley was guest of honor at a surprise stork shower hosted at 104 Fletcher St Kennebunk this week. Hostesses were Mrs Roscoe Tarbox II and Mrs Paul Foster. Attending were her mother Mrs Carl Spiller and many Kennebunk residents, with gifts placed in a bassinet.

Kennebunk Judith (Spiller) Walley Forest Maguire Fletcher St Roscoe D. Tarbox LI Paul Foster Walley Carl Spiller H. David Walley Kennebunkport George Emery Orren Tibbetts James Canwell A. Harrison Taylor Joy Taylor Thomas Vail George E. Kimball Donald Kimball William Marsh Israel Malling Harlan Goff Everett Nutting Carole Spiller Oscar Littlefield Goodwins Mills Harrison Littlefield Hollis Center Jon Bodwell Rochester N.H Michael Boyryk Westville Joel Kimball Peter Sargent Earl Witham St Harvey Betsy Tibbetts Elizabeth Welz

Evening Masses Set At St. Brendan's

Evening masses will be inaugurated at St. Brendan's Church Biddeford Pool at 6:30 tonight as a new scheduled service.

St. Brendan’s St. Brendan’s Church Biddeford Pool

Minister Named For Services At Saco Church

Rev. Victor F. Scalise Jr. of Brookline Massachusetts and Ocean Park will preach at 9 am at The United Baptist Church of Saco. Scalise, native of Lowell, educated at Mt Hermon Colby and Andover Newton, serves Brookline church and Brookline parish. sermon topic is Faith for Troubled Times. Beatrice Kalee guest soloist with Mary M Hill at organ.

Ocean Park Victor F. Scalise Jr Brookline Mass United Baptist Church of Saco Mr. Scalise Lowell Mt. Hermon School For Colby College Waterville Andover Newton Theological School Newton Centre Andover Newton Baptist Church of

Ocean Park Arts and Crafts Show Scheduled

Ocean Park hosts the fourth annual community Sidewalk Arts and Craft Show on Monday from 10 am to 3 pm in the temple Avenue tennis fence area. Co chairs are Mrs. Walter R. Mitchell and Mrs. Franklin D. Rowe with Mrs. Weston Morrill assisting. Exhibits include jewelry ceramics and other items with a small registration fee and a popular choice prize. If rain occurs the event moves to Tuesday.

Ocean Park Temple Avenue Ocean Park Association Walter R. Mitchell Franklin D. Rowe Weston Morrill Secre Harold Louise Wilson Rowe Roanoke Ave Bradford K. Lawson Robert S. van Dyke Robert Frost Granite State Hotel Lawson

Golden Able Wins Feature Mile Pace at Foxboro Raceway

Foxboro Massachusetts ESPN AP reports Golden Able won the feature mile pace at Foxboro Raceway on Friday. The horse carried a $16 payout and the result highlighted the Raceway’s Friday program.

Foxboro Mass Foxboro Raceway

Easiest Way Out: Taxi Buy In Brief

In Des Moines, Wesley Boldt, head of an engineering firm, owns a 1957 diesel taxi driven 146000 miles in London. London exec Jimmy Walker says Boldt considered a ride to the airport, but the cab was for sale at 100 pounds and Boldt bought it for about 240 dollars. In Macon, skirts in a courtroom alter the setup of a witness panel before Judge J Taylor Phillips, prompting a room change.

Wesley H. Boldt London Jimmy Walker Boldt Walker Wes Macon Geness Superior Court J. Taylor Phillips

Glacier National Park welcomes visitors this year

West Glacier Montana AP report notes more than 325000 people have visited Glacier National Park this year with about 10000 travelers passing through daily. Superintendent Keith Neilson said the figure reflects rising tourist traffic and park activity continues to grow.

West Glacier, Mont Glacier National Park Keith Neilson

Northeast regions impose emergency car wash and sprinkler limits

The Metropolitan District Commission reported 395 million gallons drawn from Quabbin Reservoir Thursday by about two million customers in Eastern Massachusetts, the highest one day total. The prior record was 405 million gallons on June 13.

Metropolitan District Commission Quabbin Reservoir Massachusetts

Israeli Army Reports Seven Arab Saboteurs in Night Clashes

The Israeli army states seven Arab saboteurs were encountered during the night in two separate clashes with patrols, outlining incident details and timing.

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