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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1969

Page

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Death of Agnes M Donahue 77 Biddeford

Miss Agnes M Donahue 77 of 25 Orchard St Biddeford died last night after a short illness Born January 29 1892 she was a Biddeford native graduate of Biddeford High School class of 1910 and member of St Marys Parish St Marys Womens Club American Legion Auxiliary Tighe Beaudoin Farrley Unit She worked as a bookkeeper for Atlantic Distributors over 20 years previously with Biddeford Motor Mart Survived by sister Anna M Donahue and brother Ernest A Donahue Funeral at St Marys Church Biddeford Saturday with interment at St Marys Cemetery Cosgrove Funeral Home open for calling hours tonight and tomorrow

Agnes M. Donahue Orchard St Biddeford John A Catherine Heffernan Donahue Biddeford High School Donahue St. Mary’s Parish St. Mary’s St. Mary’s Women’s Club. She Was Also A Member of Tighe-Beaudoin-Farrley American Legion Auxiliary Atlantic Distributors Emse Ag Rior Biddeord Motor Mart Anna M. Donahue Ernest A. Donahue St. Mary's Church St. Mary'’s Cemetery Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St

Florence B. Everett Dies in Hickory After Illness

Florence B. Everett 75 of Hickory N C formerly of Kennebunkport Maine died Tuesday after brief illness Born in Massachusetts June 20 1884 daughter of Rollin J and Emma Bassette Her husband the late Rev Rich Everett former Baptist minister of Kennebunkport died in 1936 Surviving two sons Stan Newton N C and George Ithica N Y Graveside services tomorrow at 3 at Arundel Maine Cemetery Rev Robert Wangel Village Baptist Kennebunkport will officiate Friends may call Bibber Memorial Chapel 47 Summer St Kennebunkport tonight 7 to 9

Hickory N.C Florence B. Everett Kennebunkport Maine Massachusetts Rollin J Emma Bassette Rich Everett Stanof Newton George Ithica N.Y Arundel Robert Wangel Village Baptist Church Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Kennebunk

David Coyle longtime public works advisor dies at 82

David Cushman Coyle of Washington and Cliff Island Maine died July 15 at 82. An author and retired consultant engineer, he served on the National Planning Board and advised the Public Works Administration during Roosevelt era. He leaves widow Doris, two sons John and Lawrence, a daughter Gordon Howard, and six grandchildren. Funeral at Cliff Island July 20. memorial at Cosmos Club after Labor Day.

David Cushman Coyle Washington D.C Cliff Island Portland Maine Cape Porpoise Commerce Department National Planning Board Public Works Administration Mekong Delta Vietnam Doris Coyle John Lawrence Gordon Howard Alexandria Thomas Heath Washington, D.C Cosmos Club

Dames Rocham Beau Pay Respects for Adrien Mathieu

Members of Dames Rocham Beau meet at 7 tonight at the Funeral Home 29 Al fred St Biddeford to pay respects to Adrien Mathieu husband of a member.

Dames

Troops Begin Leave As Vietnam Lull Continues

Saigon reports 2 750 American troops packing to depart South Vietnam while fighting low and casualties for the week total 110 battle deaths, the second lowest in nine months, signaling a sustained lull in ground hostilities.

Saigon South Vietnam

Funeral Directors Shumway and Dennett and Craig

Funeral Service announces funeral directors serving Saco Maine with Shumway at 35 Spring Street and Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street. Contact numbers listed 284 5611 and unspecified for Dennett and Craig.

Shumway Spring Street Saco AH Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Biddeford Spring St

Funeral Rites Held For Rudol B Bernier In Biddeford

Funeral services for Rudol B Bernier of 9 King Street Biddeford were held at St. Andre's Church. The Rev Roland Sirois celebrated the requiem mass and graveside prayers followed at Woodlawn Cemetery. Bearers named Napoleon Dupras John Buzzell Roland Lefebvre and Paul Benson assisted at the service.

Rudol B. Bernier King St Biddeford St. Andre’s Church Roland Sirois Woodlawn Father Sirois Napoleon Dupras John Buzzell Roland Lefebvre Paul Benson

Marin funeral services at St Margarets Church

Funeral services for Pea Marin 35 Charles Ave were held this morning at St Margaret's Church in Old Orchard Beach with Rev Rudolph Leveille officiating and Mrs Mildred Smith as organist. Interment followed at St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Father Seville and Marin's sons Wilmer Walter Delsey Randall Roger and Albert as bearers.

Old Orchard Beach Pea Marin Charles Ave St. Margaret's Church Rudolph Leveille Mildred Smith St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford Seville Marin Wilmer Walter Delsey Randall Roger Albert

William Sutton of Hills Beach patient at Webber Hospital

Mr William Sutton of Hills Beach Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Mr and Mrs Leo Baron of Lowell Mass have returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs Rudolph Cote of 15 Granite Street Brd

William, Sutton Hills Beach Biddeford Webber Hospital Leo Baron Lowell Mass Rudolph Cote Granite St Brd

Bible Club Plans Study and Choir Rehearsal

Members of the Junior Bible Club at Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco will meet tomorrow night at 6 45 for Bible study and a choir rehearsal.

Junior Bible Club The Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco

Royalets and Mis Settee Booster bake sale event

A bake sale for boys aged 12 to 17 is set at Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Third Street in Old Orchard Beach. Proceeds support local youths and church activities.

Faith Es Tabernacle Assembly At God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach

Gospel Assembly evangelistic service in Biddeford

The Full Gospel Assembly plans an evangelistic service Friday at 7 30 p m at the American Legion Hall 508 Elm Street Biddeford.

Full Gospel Assembly American Legion Hall Elm St Biddeford

Nixon in India to discuss regional coop and arms policy

President Nixon and Mrs. Nixon arrived in India as security and crowd scenes unfolded. Talks with Indian leaders will stress Asian regional cooperation, potentially easing U S defense duties in non Communist Asia while addressing China, and arms policy toward India and Pakistan. Demonstrations planned by pro Moscow groups are noted amid visits to Gandhi cremation site and school crowds.

Nixon White House India United States Asia Gandhi China U.S Pakistan Lahore Hidayatullah St. Mary's School Frances Claire O'Donnell Donegal Ireland Jumna Mohandas K. Gandhi Communist Party India-Vietnam Friendship Association

Senate tax reform bill moves to Senate for action

The Senate awaits a House tax reform measure to act on by July 31. Mansfield’s bill, an administration favored vehicle for today’s surtax fight, would carry a rider extending the 10 percent surtax which expired on June 30, with withholding rates already extended through July to continue surtax collections.

House Senate Mansfield Congress

Congress hears signals on Vietnam troop withdrawal pace

Washington AP reports Armed Services Committee members heard Joint Chiefs chairman indicate a gradual pullout of only about 25,000 U.S. troops from Vietnam is expected this year. The statement underlines limits on reductions amid ongoing Vietnam policy debates.

Washington Senate Armed Services Committee Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S Vietnam

Pioneer Girls Meet at Ly man Baptist Church

The Pioneer Girls will meet Friday at 6 30 p m in the Ly man Baptist Church Good wis Mills for a scheduled gathering.

Pioneer Girls Lyman Baptist Church Goodwis Mills

Ladies Prayer Meeting at Lyman Paotist Church

A ladies prayer meeting is planned for Friday at 10 a.m. in the parsonage of the Lyman Protestant Church in Goodwins Mills.

Lyman Paotist Goodwins Mills

CCD Classes Held At St Monica Church Kennebunk

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes for students in Grades through 5 will be held at St. Monica's Church Kennebunk on Saturday at 9 30 a m. Grades 6 through 8 on Friday immediately after school.

Emile Girard St. Joseph’s Church Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Monica’s Church Kennebunk

Ministry Sessions at Saco Kingdom Hall Each Friday

At Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses 107 Main St Saco weekly ministry begins Friday at 730 pm with the ministry session followed by the ministry development class at 835 pm local notice details the regular schedule and location.

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Main St Saco

Memorial Rite Held At Saco Adult Center

A memorial service for Emma Huot was held at the Saco Adult Center during the center's weekly meeting at Trinity Episcopal Church. Rev. Joseph S. Carrier spoke, and a DAR flag gift was presented. The group heard invitations to events in Kennebunk and trips to Montreal, Boothbay Harbor, and Cabbage Island, with details and reservations announced by center members.

Emma Huot Saco Trinity Episcopal Church Cleveland Street Joseph S. Carrier Notre Dame de Lourdes Huot Lester Black Rebecca Emery Daughters of the American Revolution Elvira Lord Black Saco Group Washington Park Kennebunk Hester Hooper Montreal Arteline Daly Hooper Boothbay Harbor Cabbage Island Saco Valley Catherine Lennox Mildred Letellier Bertha Stranck Lillian O’brien Saco Parish Ethel Roberts Florence Lewis Leola Berry Bessie Moulton

Man hits horse on Pool Road injures Pittsfield resident

Biddeford police report an early morning crash at 1 30 a m. when Geof frey M Briand 19 of Medford Mass struck a horse in the middle of Pool Road. Arthur Borst of Pittsfield Mass was injured and taken to Web ber Hospital for treatment and release.

Biddeford Geoffrey M. Briand Medford Mass Pool Road Arthur Borst Pittsfield Webber Hospital

Governor to Sign $4.8 Million Rail Subsidy Bill

Gov Franis W Sargent expected to sign a bill granting 4.8 million dollars to Boston and Maine along with Penn Central Railroads. The subsidy funds rail commuter services into Boston after a previously voted program expired. The governor requested the money in a special message to the legislature last week.

Boston APY Francis W. Sargent Boston & Maine Penn Central

Democratic push for six month surtax extension

Democratic leaders pursue party solidarity to pass a six month extension of the income surtax before it expires tonight at midnight. The move aims to stave off tax increases on individuals and businesses and maintain government funding through the next quarter.

Ate Democratic

Weather Update for Portland Area Night and Friday

Fair and cool tonight with lows in the upper 50s to near 60. Friday will be fair and warm. Sea fog is likely to persist along the coast east of Portland.

Portland

July and August Tides Timetable Summary

The page lists daily July and August tide times with high and low waters. For July, AM and PM markers show specific low and high times such as 1:02 and 1:38, and 7:20 or 7:38. For August, lines provide repeating high and low times across days with morning and evening windows, including 11:56, 2:26, 8:08, 8:32, and later 9:26, 10:20, 11:26, and 12:32.

A.M.P

Sevigny Outlines CI Program Areas in Biddeford

City planning chief Rich ard Sevigny presents a Capital Improvement Program covering Streets and Highways with Green and Crescent streets paving and drainage, Granite Street Extension sewer lines, Industrial Park arterial road planning, South Street bridge, Fire alarm system upgrades, Emery and Biddeford Junior High improvements, a City garage extension, and a total estimated cost of 1,000,000.

Biddeford Richard Sevigny Green Street Crescent Street Hill Street Granitetreet South Street Emery School Biddeford Junior High Public Works Department

Kennedy to Return to Senate After Chappaquiddick Incident

The article reports Kennedy announcing his return to Senate service after the June 18 accident on Chappaquiddick Island that led to Mary Jo Kopechne's death. Democratic leaders welcome his comeback, citing benefits for the party and fundraising plans. Republicans show mixed reactions while Kennedy remains at his Hyannis Port summer home.

Senate George D. Aiken Vermont Senate Republicans Kennedy Aiken Senate Gop Everett M. Dirksen Massachusetts Democratic Party Sen Harris Sen. Inouye Senate Democratic Campaign Committee Inouye Eugene J. McCarthy D. Minn McCarthy Hyannis Port Mass Mary Jo Kopechne

Save Time And Shoe Leather Shop The Journal Classified

A compact classified notice from The Journal promotes time saving and shoe leather shop services. The item highlights quick repairs and value for customers seeking dependable footwear care. Local readers are invited to visit and inquire about available options and pricing.

the Journal

Police Chief Laments Gun Control Gap in Slaying

South Portland Maine AP Police Chief Grodon H McGrath argues gun control laws might have prevented the killing of Darlene Maxwell and the suicide of Ronald Lane. Darlene 18 stepdaughter of Gov Whitcomb aide was abducted at gunpoint, Lane a 22 year old parolee, fled in the family car after a wild chase. Lane bought the pistol for 29 dollars with a pawn shop receipt. he faced parole violations before the fatal incident in Cape Elizabeth and South Portland. Darlene’s funeral set for Saturday at 10 AM in South Portland and Wilton where she lived as a child.

Portland Maine Grodon H. McGrath Darlene M. Maxwell Ronald C. Lane Cape Elizabeth McGrath Darlene Kenneth M. Curtis Roy A. Whitcomb Jr Lane South Portland Whitcomb Darreen Christopher N.H House of Corrections Joyce

Pope Arrives in Kampala for Papal Visit and Canonization

The Biafran delegation arrived in Kampala as Uganda seeks a neutral stance. Pope Paul VI will canonize Uganda's 22 martyrs from 1886, dedicate a shrine, and close the Pan African bishops conference. About 200,000 pilgrims are expected.

Kampala Uganda Obote United States Europe Africa

Memorial for Lane includes family in multiple towns

Besides her mother, stepfather and stepbrother, she leaves her father, Lewis G. Maxwell of Temple, a former state representative, and a brother, Dale E. of Win. A private funeral for Lane will be held in Kezar Falls Friday. He grew up in Brownfield where his mother, Mrs. Alta Bennett, still lives. He also leaves a brother and sister.

Lewis G. Maxwell Temple Dale E Win Lane Kezar Falls Brownfield Alta Bennett

Wave Breaker Plan For Hills Beach Approved

Engineers from the Army Corps met with Biddeford Mayor Leo Lemire and Henry Ross to discuss a wave breaker at Hills Beach. The project aims to curb erosion since early winter, with 200 yards of river fill already added to the eroded area.

Army Corps of Engineers Leo Lemire Biddeford Henry Ross Saco River Hills Beach

Biddeford Men Named to BC Dean's List

John A. Cookson and James A. Houle from Biddeford were named to the Boston College Dean's List for the second semester of the 1968 469 academic year for scholastic achievements. Cookson lives at 87 Graham Street and Houle at 4 An Street, both Biddeford, class of 1969 and 1 respectively.

Chestnut Hill Mass Boston College John A. Cookson Graham St Biddeford James A. Houle An St

Dunkin Donuts Opens At Beach in OLD ORCHARD BEACH

Allan Blume opens a small Dunkin Donuts on Main Street beside Western Auto across from IGA hoping to test traffic. If business warrants, a larger year round outlet may be built. Blume also runs Dunkin Donuts in Biddeford and Waterville and a Howdy Beefburger in South Portland.

Old Orchard Beach Dunkin Donuts Hea Street Western Auto IGA Net Allan Blume Blume Dunkin’ Donuts Biddeford Waterville Portland

Nixon arrives in India pledging generation of peace

President Nixon arrived in New Delhi and pledged to work for a generation of peace, saying the goal was urged by the late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1953 as badly needed by Asia.

Associated Press New Delhi Nixon India Jawaharlal Nehru Asia

Pope Paul VI Leaves for East Africa to Aid Nigeria War Effort

Pope Paul VI departed Rome for East Africa to show the church’s concern for its Black members and to participate in a major push to end the Nigerian civil war.

Rome Paul VI East Africa

Kennedy to Return to Senate After Announcement

Washington AP reports that Senator Edward M. Kennedy was expected back in his Senate office today after making a public announcement. The brief item notes his scheduled return amid ongoing political coverage and does not detail the nature of the announcement.

Washington Edward M. Kennedy Senate

Senator declines to resign after fatal car crash in Kennedy case

A Massachusetts senator would not resign his Senate seat following an auto accident that killed a woman riding in Kennedy’s car, prompting questions about accountability and political repercussions.

Massachusetts Kennedy

Vocational Courses Offered Across Local Trades

The locality offers vocational training across carpentry and siding, auto mechanics, home economics, business, machine trades, health occupations, residential and commercial electricity, auto body and repair, drafting, clothing and textiles, and data preservation programs.

NASA Mariner 6 Pictures Aim For Martian Secrets

Fascinating frames would cover hundreds of square miles with telephoto magnification revealing details as small as 900 feet. The field includes desertlike zones with canals and greened areas that morph through seasons. The mission seeks only to assess life’s survivability, not its existence, while noting the chance to spot huge geometric structures if any ancient civilization left artifacts.

Mariner 6 Mars

Lithopene pigment introduced in 1892 US use

First produced in the United States in 1892 lithopene marks the first commercial use of barite as a white pigment. It became the most common white pigment and is primarily used in paints.

United States

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