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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1967

Page

2

Deaths Paul D Sullivan longtime area resident

Paul D Sullivan 70 a summer visitor in Old Orchard Beach and former district manager of Pennsylvania Light and Power Co died suddenly in a Biddeford hospital. He was born in Biddeford son of Edward and Mary Campbell Sullivan survived by widow Honor McCourt Sullivan one son Dr Paul D Sullivan Rockville Md one daughter Mrs Edward Sigda Pennsylvani a three brothers Edward George of Biddeford Joseph of Coral Gables Fla funeral arrangements by William Flaherty Funeral Home Shenandoah Pa and Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford

Paul D. Sullivan Old Orchard Beach South Chestnut St Shenandoah Biddeford Edward Mary Campbell Sullivan Pennsylvania Light and Power Co Honor McCourt Sullivan Paw D. Sullivan Rockville Edward Sigda Pennsylvania George Joseph Coral Gables Fla William Flaherty South Jardin St Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St

Entertainment in Saco features John Ray and local cast

John Ray, a singer and author, will perform a skit based on the musical drama Lina next spring, presented by the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club. The show follows the Little Miss Saco contest at 7 p.m. in City Hall with participants Nelson Bellerose Diane McSweeney and Marcia Joncas. The free program concludes with beard growing contest judging.

John Ray Lina Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach

Bankruptcies Filed in Portland Court Include Local Residents

U S Bankruptcy Court Portland lists Rodelffe J Perreault Sr Saco laborer with liabilities 3187 and 200 exempt assets. Wage earner plans show Stephen G Leonard Old Orchard Beach carpenter liabilities 3709 and 3208 assets 200 exempt Mildred M Leonard Old Orchard Beach stitcher liabilities 907 and 1000 assets 200 exempt Richard D Nadeau Saco tool and cutter man liabilities 3969 and 1349 assets 300 exempt Patricia A Nadeau Saco shoeworker liabilities 920 and 100 exempt assets.

Portland U.S Rodelffe J. Perreault Sr Saco Laborer Stephen G. Leonard Old Orchard Beach Mildred M. Leonard Richard D. Nadeau Saco Tool and Cutter Man Patricia A. Nadeau Saco

Marines Press Zone Action Amid Key Air Operations

U S command reported a downed Air Force Phantom with two missing crewmen amid ongoing air strikes on North Vietnam. Marine ground actions in the demilitarized zone were described as a brief foray aimed at destroying enemy artillery south of the Ben Hai River, while a large number of missions focused on supply lines near Hanoi Haiphong and the 17th parallel.

U.S North Vietnam Thai Nguyen Demilitarized Zone Ben Hai River Saigon Kontum Hanoi Hoa Binh Richard D. Hartmann United Nations U Thant U.N Thant

Frankfurters and Luncheon Meats Valued for Protein Quality

Despite popular opinion, this note asserts hot dogs provide high quality protein. It argues frankfurters and luncheon meats offer nutritional value and contribute to daily protein intake.

Funeral Directors and Establishments in Saco Maine

Funeral directors listed include Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street phone 282-0562 Shumway Funeral Service 35 Spring Street 284-5611 Philip H. Gross Sr Director Emond's Funeral Home 28 5511 Frank X Emond J P Conroy in Saco Maine providing contact and office details.

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

Funeral services for Mrs Ethel Gowen at Saco church

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Ethel Gowen of Mountain Road Biddeford yesterday at 2 p.m. from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home. Rev. Fred A. Russell Jr. officiated at the Unitarian Universalist church ceremony. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford. Beavers Dunlap Masonic Lodge members Robert Johnson Allen Sukalas Walter Alexander and Edward Wolfertz attended.

Ethel Gowen Mountain Road Biddeford Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco Fred A. Russell Jr Unitarian- Universalist Church of Greenwood Cemetery Beavers Dunlap

Funeral services held for Martha L Brunelle

Funeral services were conducted at Cosgrove Funeral Home in Biddeford for Martha L. Brunelle two years old daughter of Albert and Theresa Brunelle of Saco. Interment was in St Josephs Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Rev Joseph Carrier. Born May 6 1965 in Biddeford she is survived by her parents three brothers Stephen Thomas James and Debra a sister and paternal grandparents Alphonse and Mrs Brunelle of Biddeford along with cousins aunts and uncles.

Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St Biddeford Joseph Carrier Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco Martha L. Brunelle Albert and Theresa Duranceau Brunelle Lincoln St St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Carrier Stephen Thomas James Debra

Funeral services held for Placide A Beaudoin 72 Biddeford

Funeral services for Placide A Beaudoin 72 of 1 Summer Street Biddeford were held at 8 30 this morning at St Joseph s Church Elm Street Biddeford Rev Florian Beaudoin a nephew celebrated the requiem high mass assisted by Rev Valmont Gilbert deacon and Rev Paul Plante sub deacon Singing was by the church choir with Mrs Diana Rousselle on the organ Burial followed in the family lot at St Joseph s Cemetery with graveside prayers by Father Beaudoin Members of Lake E Hart Council Knights of Columbus Beavers included Leslie Duprey Wilfrid Roy John Farley Elio dore Bellerose Henry Moreau Sr and Urbain Langevin.

Placide A. Beaudoin Summer St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Elm Street Florian Beaudoin Valmont Gilbert Paul Plante Diana Rousselle St. Joseph’s Cemetery Father Beaudoin Beavers Lake E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Leslie Duprey Wilfrid Roy John Farley Eliodore Bellerose Henry Moreau Sr Urbain Langevin

White Couple Feted on 25th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Richard W White of 87 Washington St Biddeford were honored at a 25th anniversary party hosted by Mr and Mrs George Ladakakos 16 Second Street Assisting were Mr and Mrs White s son in law and daughter Mareia White and Richard White Jr Relatives friends from Biddeford Saco Scarborough Portland South Portland Dexters Miss Barbara Boutet of Saco and others attended Gifts were sent by several unable to attend including Cpl White Ft Belvoir and families from Biddeford.

Richard W. White Washington St Biddeford George Ladakakos Second Street White John Ladakakos Mareia White Richard White Jr Harry W. Young Dexter Alta Kelcher Ladakakos Vassie Maureen Collins Ivan George Albert George Laurence Rabida Barbara Boutet Saco Cpl Ft. Belvoir Allen Ballum Portland Harry Lund

Parade of Stars benefits Biddeford children

Final plans for a charity variety show at St. Jean's Hall Biddeford Adams Street will be staged tomorrow night at 7 30 Proceeds go to a needy children's project sponsored by Council Chagnon L Union St Jean Baptiste More than 20 acts will perform the show features a diverse lineup and strong community support

St. Jean's Hall Adams Street Biddeford Council Chagnon L'Union St. Jean Baptiste

Appeals Board to Hear Zoning Variances in Old Orchard Beach

The zoning appeals board will hold a hearing at 7:30 p.m. August 7 in Town Hall regarding variances requested by Norman Guerette of Fernald Street, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Descoteaux of 17 Old Salt Road, Stephen Strong of Weymouth Avenue, and Francis Chapman of Pavia Avenue.

Old Orchard Beach Zoning Appeals Board Town Hall Norman Guerette Fernald Street Charles Descoteaux Old Salt Road Stephen Strong Weymouth Avenue Francis Chapman Pavia Avenue

Portland Market Robbed of $200

AP reports a $200 armed robbery at the Mellen Street Market in Portland. A man ordered a clerk to empty the cash register and fled with the cash Thursday night.

Portland Mellen St. Market

Town freezes discount on tax bills expires July 31

Old Orchard Beach Town Manager Leon F. Jones said the one percent discount on tax bills ends Monday July 31 at 5 pm. After that the full amount must be paid.

Old Orchard Beachtown Leon F. Jones Jones

Vacationers in New England and California Families

Personal notices list Mrs. Jean nette St. Ours of Biddeford vacationing with her son-in-law Dr Richard Mason and six Hollywood relatives. The Wy man family returns to Bethany Oklahoma after visiting Mr and Mrs Leslie Wyman in Old Orchard Beach. Herbert W Dyer Jr and family vacation in Saco with Dyer Sr parents. Chalmette Louisiana residents visit. Electronics Technician David C Wilson USN son of Frank D Wilson Biddeford is aboard USS Henry W Tucker in Western Pacific with U S Seventh Fleet.

Jeannette St. Ours Main St Biddeford Richard Mason Hollywood Calif Russell L. Wyman David Tracey Bethany Oklo Leslie E. Wyman Prospect Ave Old Orchard Beach Herbert W. Dyer Jr Bruce Linda Herbert W. Dyer Thornton Ave Saco Chalmette David C. Wilson USN Frank D. Wilson Old Limerick Road Western Pacific

Church Notes Boys Fellowship Meets Saturday

The Boys' Fellowship of Lyman Baptist Church, Good wins Mills, will meet Saturday at 10 a m at the church.

Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Three Maine Unions Sign New Three-Year Pact

Three unions and International Paper Co announce a three-year contract. It grants a 15 cent hourly wage rise this year and a 5 percent hike in June 1968. The AFL CIO groups involved include United Papermakers and Paper Workers, International Brotherhood of Pulp Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers, and International Brotherhood of Firemen and Otlers.

Detroit Riots Strike City as National Tensions Rise

Mayor Cavanagh meets 500 leaders to map healing after riots that damaged 12 Street and left shells of buildings. President Johnson forms a commission to study causes and solutions while curfews and relief efforts try to restore order and aid hungry residents.

Washington Johnson Detroit George Romney Charles J. Quinlan Detroit Chamber of Commerce Windsor Ont

Thunderstorms Continue Over Portland Area

Scattered thunderstorms continue tonight and Saturday in the Portland region. Lows tonight range 65 to 70 degrees with fog across the coastal area east of Portland. Saturday brings a cooler trend overall.

Portland

Looking Ahead At Weather For New England Five Day Forecast

The Weather Bureau predicts a five day outlook for northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Daytime highs will mostly be in the lower 80s with cooler 70s in northern and eastern Maine and Cape Cod. Overnight temperatures will run in the 50s to 60s with cooler nights in the north. Cooler spell late Sunday followed by seasonably warm weather. Rain total around half an inch with showers and scattered thunderstorms Saturday and Monday.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island Maine Cape Cod

Thieves Break Into Biddeford Establishments

Five Biddeford businesses were broken into last night with rear entry. Youland's Department Store lost about 50 dollars from a cash drawer plus 25 dollars in silver. Romanow Furniture reported 25 dollars missing from a cash drawer. Samson Supply Co saw 38.57 dollars disappear. Reilly's Bakery had filing cabinets tampered with but pastry taken. United Auto Parts had a broken rear window but no entry made. Police investigated.

Biddeford Youland’s Department Store Main St George Friary Adelbert Morin Theodore Drouin United Auto Parts Elm St

Baptist Women Elect Officers of Society

Ocean Park reports the 94th annual Free Baptist Women's Missionary Society meeting re elected all officers for the coming year. Officers include honorary president Nellie P Hager president Adelbert M Jakeman vice president Lyndon Bickford recording secretary Daniel C Tuttle corresponding secretary Albert A Gordanier treasurer Stanley A Bennett auditor Philip R Webb.

Ocean Park Free Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society Nellie P. Hager Providence K.1 Adelbert M. Jakeman Lyndon Bickford Waterville Daniel C. Tuttle East Winthrop Albert A. Gordanier Stanley A. Bennett Saco Philip R. Webb Jakeman Home Mission Societies The American Baptist Convention Bickford American Baptist Women of Maine B.C Jordan Memorial Hall Clayton F. Smith Tanglewood Ruth H. Teasdale Pocasset Mass New England American Baptist Publication Society

Catholics Urged To Pray For Peace Sunday

Maine Catholics totaling about 280000 are urged to pray for peace Sunday. The appeal comes from church leaders led by The Most Rev. Peter L. in Portland as part of a statewide religious observance.

Portland Maine Peter L

Millard Neal Named To Biddeford Rotary Board

C Millard Neal of Elm Street Biddeford elected to the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club board for one year. He replaces Robert E Conroy transferred to Portland. Hal Jandebeur guest speaker spoke on his U S Navy Air Force service and plant work.

C. Millard Neal Elm Street Biddeford Biddeford-Saco Neal Wonder Bar Washington Street Robert E. Conroy New England Tel Tel. Co Portland Hal Jandebeur New England Maremont Corp Saco U.S. Naval Air Force Brendan V. Twomey John Miller Salvation Army Rotary Club E. Raymond Noisseux Alexis Cote

Legion Post Meeting Highlights Charters and New Members

The Tighe Beaudoin Farley American Legion Post in Biddeford held a charter draping ceremony for Donat Vachon Napoleon Martel and Viet Nam casualty Lance Corporal David Duranceau. The post announced 311 paid members for 1967 and eight for 1968.

Donat Vachon Napoleon Martel Lance David Duranceau Hollis Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Elm Street Biddeford Theodore Goulet Roland St. Michel Blood Bank Robert Poire Walking Blood Bank Royal Sheltra Joseph Bastarache Paul R. Lamontagne Donald H. Ledoux Ronald P. E. Lambert Edward J. Soulard Emile L. St. Ours Rene J. M. Langevin Maurice R. Dion John Daly Webber Hospital Joseph Hanusek Polycarpo Richard Edward Giroux Veterans Hospital Boston Bastarache House Committee Adrien L'Heureux Legion

Downtown renewal plan aims to draw shoppers to the area

Klunder urges central state and federal offices in downtown Saco to boost traffic. The plan debates street connections between Route One and Main Street and contemplates removing all streets from Thornton Street to the river, while mapping shows through-streets cut north of the river. The downtown concept frames Saco as the focal point between Portland and Portsmouth, urging realism about seasonal and year round demands.

Page One Klunder Main Street Thornton Street Cutis Avenue Saco Portland Maine Portsmouth N.H

Catholic Churches Designate Sunday as Day of Peace

Diocesan administrator Gerety said on Thursday night that Catholic churches in the state have designated Sunday as a day of peace in response to a nationwide plea by President Johnson.

Gerety Johnson

Insurance Firms Face Extensive Damage Claims Across Riots

Insurance adjusters probe riot damaged cities chasing claims likely in the millions. Detroit faces about 200 million in property damage while Newark's riots caused roughly 15 million. Nationwide totals reach hundreds of millions with thousands of buildings affected.

New York Detroit Insurance Information Institute General Adjustment Bureau, Inc Newark N.J Watts Los Angeles Insurance Brokers Association of California Institute William Shumake New Jersey State Department of Banking and Insurance Shumake Horace J. Bryant

Police Aid Paraders Find Parking Ahead of Centennial Parade

Laco Chief of Police Robert Foran said officers will assist motorists before and during the centennial parade to locate off street and curbside parking away from the route. No parking is allowed along the parade route and no bicycles will be permitted in or after the parade for safety.

Laco Robert Foran Foran

Saco Centennial Activities Draw Large Crowds

At noon today the centennial celebration opened with church bells and whistles. Early activities drew many spectators as downtown displays attracted visitors after an opening night of exhibits. Women’s Relief Corps served light lunches in the GAR Hall and many attended the thanksgiving service at Trinity Episcopal Church.

Saco Women's Relief Corps Gar Hall Trinity Episcopal Church

Metropolitan policy payouts soar to over two billion dollars

Metropolitan paid out more than 2 billion dollars to policy holders and beneficiaries last year, the largest amount among insurers. About two thirds of the total went to living policyholders.

Metropolitan

Committees Named for Biddeford Pool Summer Fair

Committees for the Biddeford Pool Community Club Summer Fair to be held August 5 from 10 am to 4 pm were announced by Roy Meaughton. Tables include food duty led by Dorothy Oddy Clara Maxwell and Bernice Alexander candy led by Ruth Wolfertz Carolyn Goldthwait and Nancy Lowell white elephant led by Beatrice Roux Ursula Burleigh and Evelyn Lapierre farm and home led by Priscilla Gaffney Ann Robbins and Florence Ingrams. Final planning occurred at Dorothy Oddy's Biddeford Pool home last night.

Biddeford Pool Roy Meaughton Dorothy Oddy Clara Maxwell Bernice Alexander Candy Ruth Wolfertz Carolyn Goldthwait Nancy Lowell

Maine Battle Tale of York and Rescue in Jungle

Lynch described a brutal assault that leveled a region with heavy gunfire. The fighting left 170 Communists dead and 19 Americans killed. Pfe York and 10 fellow soldiers survived, all wounded, with York forcing free from his restraints and signaling rescuers as they arrived.

Page One Lynch Pfe. York York

U S Air Force reports downed North Vietnamese MIG20

The U S Air Force says another MIG20 was probably downed after a dogfight north of Hanoi. In Washington House Republican Leader Gerald Ford says spending cuts in space public works and foreign aid would offset any tax hike this year.

U.S. Air Force Hanoi Washington House Republican Gerald Ford

Vice President Alters Itinerary For LBJ Talk

Vice President Hubert Humphrey cut short a two day Gulf of Maine tour to fly to Washington for a Johnson meeting. He then planned to address Bowdoin College and continue a private Maine weekend, while antiwar demonstrators faced police at Woods Hole and Rhode Island events.

Portsmouth N.H Hubert H. Humphrey New England Washington Johnson Humphrey Bowdoin College Brunswick Maine Gulf of Maine Kenneth Curtis John W. King New Hampshire Woods Hole Mass Atlantis Gulf University of Rhode Island Lumphrey Detroit Newark United States

Booster Fire Hits Biddeford Apartment

An exploding gas stove started a wall fire in an apartment occupied by Roland Hevey at 263 Elm Street Biddeford last night. Biddeford firefighters used a booster to extinguish the blaze.

Roland Hevey Elm St Biddeford

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