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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1965

Page

2

Local Area Patients and Funeral Attendance Noted

Edgar Allaire of Saco Avenue and Lena Boisvert of Cutts Street are listed as medical patients at Webber Hospital. Margaret Label at Foss Street is at Notre Dame Hospital. Warren Dayton of East Grand Avenue has been a patient at Notre Dame Hospital for weeks. Mr and Mrs Raymond Emmons of Union Street and Eva Emmons of Summer Street attended the funeral of cousin Harriet Knight in Augusta on Friday.

Edgar Allaire Saco Ave Old Orchard Beach Webber Hospital Lena Boisvert Cutts Street Biddeford Margaret Label Foss St Notre Dame Hospital Warren Dayton East Grand Avenue Raymond Emmons Union Street Saco Eva Emmons Summer Street Harriet Knight Augusta

Community organizational meetings update in Biddeford and Saco

Elect officers and confer degrees as Luke E Hart Council and Annette Chapter Eastern Star hold sessions in Biddeford and Saco. American Legion Auxiliary Tighe Beaudoin Farley unit installs officers with refreshments, while King Court Amaranth and Notre Dame Union St. Jean Baptiste hold 7:30 events in Saco and Beach Street locations. Movies and refreshments to follow.

Luke E. Hart Annette Order of the Eastern Star Saco Masonic Hall Rebecca Cushman Council Notre Dame Union St. Jean Baptiste Saco Notre Dame Hall Beach Street

Mid Week Prayer Services Planned at Local Churches

The mid week prayer and praise service is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Biddeford United Baptist Church. A prayer meeting will be held Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel Church Route 9 A Wells. The Saco Salvation Army Home League meets Tuesday at 7 36 p m.

Biddeford United Baptist Church Full Gospel Route 9-A Wells The Saco Salvation Army

Complaints Keep Saco Police Busy Over Weekend

Saco police handled a car theft recovery in a Mountain Road gravel pit Biddeford. a stolen car, four aluminum lawn chairs from Tripp's Motel Ocean Park Road, three green and white and one red and white chairs, youth questioning in a Sunday paper theft in front of Brothers Pharmacy Main Street, a broken parking meter near Victo r's cafe, and car parts found with skid marks to identify ownership.

Saco Robert Jansor Mountain Road Biddeford Dana Edgerly Heath Road Tripp Ocean Park Road Perley Tripp

Rosina DeAngelis Dies at 66 in Boston Hospital

East Boston Mrs Rosina DeAngelis 66 died yesterday in a Boston hospital. Born in Genoa Italy May 3 1899 she came to the United States around 1917 and worked as a stitcher in Boston clothing factories. Survivors include two daughters Antoinette Giordano Phyllis Senna both of Boston three sons Louis Old Orchard Beach Maine Noel Hyde Park Mass and Rocco California plus siblings in Italy. Funeral services were held at Langone Funeral Home Boston at 9 am today.

Boston Mass Rosina DeAngelis Genoa Italy Luigi Carmella (Bianci) Ciano United States Antoinette Giordano Phyllis Senna Louis Old Orchard Beach Maine Noel Hyde Park Rocco California Langone Funeral Home

Prayers Meeting By St Francis College Guild

Members of the Ladies' Guild of St Francis College will meet at the Emond Funeral Home for prayers and gathering.

Ladies’ Guild of St. Francis College Emond Funeral Home

Mathematician Robert Mento of St Francis College Dies

Robert K. Mento 29 head of the mathematics program at St. Francis College Biddeford died Sunday in a Portland hospital after a long illness. Born August 3 1938 in Stoneham Mass he studied at Williams and UMass taught at Johns Hopkins and UMass before joining St. Francis in 1963. He is survived by his widow Joan Zisk a daughter Thomasin his mother and two brothers. Funeral from St Mary's Church Wednesday at 10 a.m. Friends may call today at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford 2 4 and 7 10 p.m.

Robert K. Mento St. Francis College Biddeford Portland Stoneham Mass Anthony and Elsie LaCapria Mento Williams College University of Massachusetts Johns Hopkins University Natural Sciences and Mathematics Joan Zisk Thomasin Hills Beach Elsie Mento Everett Anthony R. Mento Westfield N. J Dennis B. Mento St. Mary's Church Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Kennebunkport Man Clifford Hutchins Dies After Illness

Clifford W. Hutchins of Kennebunkport dies at 77 in a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. A past master of Arundel Grange and member of the First Congregational Church, he worked at Saco Lowell Shops and was a retired farmer. Survived by a large family, service set for 2 PM tomorrow at Bibber Memorial Chapel with interment at Arundel Cemetery. Friends may call today.

Kennebunkport Clifford W. Hutchins Biddeford Wyman Annie (Foss) Hutchins Arundel Grange First Congregational Church Saco- Lowell Kennebunk Lower Village Elmore Hutchins Bristol

Clayton J. Gallant Sr. 57 Saco man dies at home

Clayton J. Gallant Sr. 57 of 15 Winter Street Saco died suddenly at his home yesterday morning. Born in Biddeford January 2 1908 he worked 33 years for the Saco Lowell Shops. He was active in Knights of Columbus and a former Saco Democratic City Committeeman. Survived by his widow Beatrice and mother Louise Gallant two sons a sister and several nieces and nephews. Visitation at Cote Funeral Home today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. Funeral Thursday at Most Holy Trinity Church at 9 a.m.

Clayton J. Gallant Sr Winter St Saco Biddeford Israel and Louise Havey) Gallant Saco-Lowell Bishop Fenwick Council Knights of Columbus Democratic City Committee Society of American Steel and Tool Engineers Worcester Mass Most Holy Trinity Church Beatrice St. Lawrence Gallant Louise Gallant Worcester Mass Clayton Jr Springfield Mass Barry Marjorie Gillet Cote Funeral Home Beachland James Streets

Mrs Ida Twambley York Dies at 98 Widow of Harry F Twambley

Mrs Ida F Twambley 98 widow of Harry F Twambley of this community died Sunday at York Hospital Born Wendell Mass May 29 1867 daughter of George and Eugenie Carter Survivors include one son H Clyde Twambley Boston five grandchildren and 13 great grand children services Monday 1 pm from 91 Long Sands Rd York with committal at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco 3 pm Evening prayers 7 30 at 72 Hill St Biddeford for Robert K Mento

York Ida F. Twambley Harry F Twambley York Hospital Wendell Mass George Carter Eugenie (Richardson) Carter H .Clyde Twambley Boston Long Sands Road Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco

Portland Tonight Fair and Cooler Weather

The forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions in Portland tonight with the lowest temperatures in the 30s and light variable winds. Wednesday should be mostly sunny and continued cool.

Portland

Mrs. Leonida Carreau obituary notes long illness in Normetal

Mrs. Leonida B. Carreau 69 of Normetal Abiti bi died yesterday in an Abitibi hospital after a long illness. She was the widow of George Carreau and daughter of Nazaire and Melina (Grenier) Binette. Survived by two brothers Omer Binette Saco Maine and Ludger Binette Biddeford Maine and six sisters Mrs Albert Laflamme Mrs Claudia Beaudoin Mrs Lucien Boudreau and Mrs Paul Garneau all of Biddeford Maine Mrs Oscar Houle Somersworth NH and Mrs Aurore Garon Lewiston Maine. Funeral services set for Thursday morning at Normetal.

Quebec Leonida B. Carreau Normetal Abitibi Abitibi Nazaire Melina (Grenier) Binette George Carreau Omer Binette Saco Maine Ludger Binette Biddeford Albert Laflamme Claudia Beaudoin Lucien Boudreau Paul Garneau Oscar Houle Somersworth N. Hi Aurore Garon Lewiston Normetal

Death of Mrs Regina Belhumeur in Biddeford Nah New Hampshire

Mrs Regina Belhumeur 88 of 2 Williams Court Biddeford died Saturday night in an Old Orchard Beach nursing home. Born July 16 1876 in Biddeford she was daughter of Olive and Vitaline Cantara and long employed in local mills. Survived by son Albany Belhumeur Dover NH sister Mrs Alphonse Morin Old Orchard Beach five grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Interment in Mt Cavalry Cemetery Somersworth NH.

Regina Belhumeur Williams Court Biddeford Dover N. H Alphonse Morin Old Orchard Beach Mt. Cavalry Cemetery Somersworth In. H

Obituary of George Boucher of Saco and Biddeford

George Boucher 69 widower of Reina Cote Boucher of 70 Common St Saco died at the V A Hospital in Togus after a long illness Born in Biddeford April 16 1896 son of Gelas and Malvina Boucher he served in the US Army in World War I and worked at the Saco Lowell Shops He leaves two sons John Boucher Baltimore Md and Paul Scarborough a daughter Jeannette Purdy Saco five grandsons one brother Ephrem Boucher Biddeford and one sister Georgianna Spenard Tokyo Japan Friends may call at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford today 2 4 and 7 10 p m Funeral at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco Wednesday 8 a m

George Boucher Reina Cote Boucher Common St Saco V. A Togus Biddeford Gelas and Malvina (Tellier) Boucher Lowell Notre Dame de Lourdes Owen-Davis Post American Legion John ‘Boucher Baltimore Paul Scarborough Jeannette Purdy Ephrem Boucher Georgianna Spenard Tokyo Japan Emond Funeral Hill St Notre Dame de Lourdes Church

Mrs Eva Ferland Dies After Illness in Biddeford

Eva Ferland 61 wife of Joseph Ferland of 81 Pool St Biddeford died in a local hospital Monday evening after a long illness. Born April 28 1904 in St Adrien d Irelande Quebec she was a Notre Dame Hospital employee about 10 years. A communicant of St Andre Church and member of Ste Anne Sodality she is survived by her widower two daughters Pauline and Gertrude Ferland two sisters and four brothers. Funeral services from St Andre Church Thursday at 10 am with hours today and tomorrow for viewing.

Eva Ferland Joseph Ferland Pool St Biddeford St. Adrien d'Irelande Que Joseph Josephine Hamel Roy Ferland Notre Dame Hospital St. Andre's Church Ste. Anne Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Death of Jean B Turcotte in Biddeford

Jean B Turcotte 77 of 18 Wentworth St Biddeford died this morning at a local hospital. Born March 25 1888 in St Helene de Chester Que son of Simeon and Elizabeth Sevigny Turcotte he was a self employed farmer and attended St Josephs Church. Survived by Josephine Lizotte Turcotte a son Lionel Saco a daughter Reina Samson Saco four brothers and two sisters with multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services Friday at 8 30 a m from St Josephs Church with calling hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p m tomorrow and Thursday at Sansoney Funeral Home Biddeford.

Jean B. Turcotte Wentworth St Biddeford St. Helene de Chester Que Simeon Elizabeth Sevigny Turcotte St. Joseph's Church Josephine Lizotte Turcotte Lionel Saco Reina Samson Raymond Armand Emile St. Reme Canada Francis Ernest Roy Simone Carrigan Sansoney Stone St

War years ideals echoed in modern conflicts

Forbush remarks that enduring American principles from past wars still shape current attitudes and policies as the nation reflects on wartime legacies and ongoing global challenges.

Special Service Held To Honor Lillian A. Chapin

A memorial service and altar dedication for Lillian A. Chapin was held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco and Biddeford. Born in Granby Massachusetts in 1889, Chapin taught in several Maine communities and served in the Saco church for decades. The event featured notable ministers, choirs, a luncheon committee, and a long list of participants and support staff.

Lillian A. Chapin Unitarian Universalist Church Saco Biddeford School Street Miss Chapin Granby Mass Gorham Normal School East Sumner Kennebunk Alliance L. Gordon Adamson D.D Fred A. Russell Jr Blanche G. Beal Pamela Pendleton Debby Blunt Ray Robida Glenna Peter Cooper Evelyn Hill Lee Ann Leavitt Ellen McGee Dorothy Wormwood Michael Leavitt John Cooper Judith Cooper Religious Education Department Sven Edfors Shaffer Esther Emmons Lucy Perkins Snow Harrison Nancy Cooper Mary Nason Evelyn Emerson Elizabeth Perkins Barbara Pendleton Lucie Edford Robert J. Fenderson Lude Edfors Vance Nichols

Funerals Held For Mrs Eugenie Labbe And Mrs Aurise Boisse

Funeral services were held for Mrs Eugenie Labbe of 42 Jefferson Street Biddeford at St Josephs Church with a Requiem High Mass. Burial followed at St Josephs Cemetery. Also honored was Mrs Aurise Boisse of 57 High Street Biddeford with a solemn high mass at St Andre's Church and burial in St Josephs Cemetery. Attendees included relatives from Maine New Hampshire Connecticut and Quebec.

Eugenie Labbe Jefferson St Biddeford St. Joseph’s Church Paul Pare Sylvia Levesque Normand Carri Diana Rousselle Ste Ann Sodality St. Joseph's Church Robert Ayotte Robert Mondor Richard Ayotte Raymond Lowell Rodolphe Ayotte Roland Choiniere St. Joseph’s Cemetery Elie Hevey Ronald Labbe Denis Labbe Greenville S. C Aurise Boisse High St St. Andre's Church Aime Giguere Germain Bureau Bernand Nicknair St. Andre’s Church Charles Proulx Gerard Bernier Roland Boisse Jr Roger Boisse Fernand Boisse Norman Perreault Robert Labonte Ste. Anne Sodality Rose Anna Beaupre Albertine Goulet Thelfred Lepine Eva Guillette Lillian Dubois St. Theresa St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Bureau Dover N.H Sanford Alexandre Masse Paul Masse Louis Philippe Compagna Liguori Boisvert Lawrenceville, Que Modeste Simoneau Bertrand Godin Ernest Baril Lewiston Arsene Bolduc Lionel Bolduc Rock Island Que Tom Thibodeau Manchester Philip Bourque Hartsford Conn Gaston Dufresne West Upton Mass Luis Cote Maurice Barrert

Forbush Discusses Ongoing Pursuit of Four Freedoms

Forbush notes that the community remains in pursuit of the four freedoms, stating that not all have yet been achieved. He emphasizes continued effort to secure these fundamental liberties for all residents.

Nancy Ross and Chester Palmer Named Presidential Scholars

Nancy J. Ross of Saco and Chester I. Palmer of Portland were among 121 high school seniors named the presidential scholars of 1965 by President Johnson. The Maine pair attend Thornton Academy and Deering High School, with Ross headed for Wellesley College. both will attend White House ceremonies on June 8.

Saco Nancy J. Ross Portland Las Lyndon B. Johnson Ross Thornton Academy Maurice Ross Main St Chester I. Palmer Allen Avenue Deering High School Johnson White House Palmer Miss Ross Maine Wellesley College National Science Foundation Mt. Herman George F. Reedy United States

Saco City Council Holds Special Meeting Tonight

The Saco City Council plans a special meeting to discuss tax anticipation borrowing and a vote on a $100,000 item. The American Legion circus permit and Memorial Field use are on the agenda, plus a request to publish city assessed values.

Robert J. Fenderson American Legion Memorial Field Saco Aldermen Saco Taxpayers’ Association Fenderson

First U.S. Hawk jets land in Philippines landing ceremony

Two U.S. air support jets from the Philippines become the first to land with Col. John D. Noble of Holden Missouri piloting the first plane. He receives a cake slice and shirtsleeves cut in a traditional welcome.

Philippines John D. Noble Holden North Viet Nam U.S Hanoi North Viet Nam China South Viet Nam Peking People’s Daily

OAS Pressure Grows as Dominican Pay Crisis Continues

The OAS presses for constitutional governance while troops fire on crowds near an army post. Dominican government workers wait for pay amid a $6 million Central Bank transfer failure. Rusk backs a Brazilian peace proposal as diplomats mull tougher action.

Trom Pee United States Washington Dean Rusk OAS Dominican Republic Jline

Home Director To Receive Nasson Honor

Linwood L. Brown superintendent of Sweetser Children's Home in Saco since 1947 will receive an honorary doctor of science degree at Nasson College's June 6 commencement. Brown, a Maine native, has led child welfare work in Newfoundland and Labrador and held roles at Letchworth Village and the Graham School. He has served as a delegate to the 1950 White House Conference on Children and Youth and sits on multiple child care boards.

Springvale Nasson College Linwood L. Brown Sweetser Children’s Home Saco Brown University of Toronto Children's Home International Grenfell Association Newfoundland and Labrador Letchworth Village N.Y Graham _ School Hastings-on-Hudson New England Child Care Association Maine White House Conference On Children and Youth

Le Foyer Whist Series Continues in Biddeford Lineup

Le Foyer Whist Series resumes at Le Foyer, Foss and Pool Streets, Biddeford, with a committee led by Sadie Hill and Antoinette Chretien arranging weekend games. Prizes were won by Medley Beaulieu, Sara Gallagher, Edward Caron, and Anna Cote among others. high scorers included Rose Lemay and John Berthiaume. more winners listed. Similar parties are planned for the coming weekend, the committee announced.

le Foyer Foss Pool Streets Biddeford Sadie Hill Antoinette Chretien Bernice Beaulieu Lucienne Chouinard Rose Lemay Aurore Soucy Beatrice Corriveau Suzanne Chouinard Agnes Caron Medley Beaulieu Ephrem Tardif Joseph Plourde Sara Gallagher Edward Caron Anna Cote John Berthiaume Carl Tapley Doris Fickett Gabrielle Lehouillier Norman , Harvey Alma Beaudoin Delia ‘Normand Lucy Stearns Jeannette Curro Alma Caron Eva Guertin Dreida Gallagher Marie Anne Berythiaume Henri Houle Katherine Malone Arthimise Jacques Maria Frappier Donald Paquin Lorraine Elie Eva Guillette Armand Turgeon Alma Morin Alderic Soucy Diana Moulin Paul Cha‘bot Alfred Lapierre

Vehicles Damaged In Kennebunk Crash

A Kennebunk crash on Ross Road damaged two vehicles. The truck operator was Claude C. Forest, 20, of Sanford, and the car driver was Wayne Wilson, 25, of West Kennebunk. Wilson’s three year old son Richard was uninjured. Chief Frank Stevens and Officer Edmund L. Cashen investigated.

Kennebunk Ross Road Claude C. Forest Sanford Wayne Wilson West Kennebunk Wilson Richard Frank Stevens Edmund L. Cashen

Final AMVETS Auxiliaries meet and Legion joint installation

Orchard Beach hosts the final AB bott Verville AMVETS Auxiliary meeting tonight at 7 30 at the Post Home Walnut Street. The C Fayette Staples Post and Auxiliary joint officer installation follows at 8 p m Wednesday at the Legion Hall School Street. St Johns Auxiliary Guild meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Parish Hall. The Advent Christian Church Women’s Missionary Society foods sale is Thursday on the church lawn Saco Avenue 11 a m to 2 p m.

Abbott - Verville Amvets Post Walnut Street C. Fayette Staples Post American Legion Legion Hall School Street St. John’s Auxiliary Guild Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Advent Christian Church Saco Avene

Johnson Plays Foreign Policy by Ear in Cold War Era

James Marlow surveys postwar U S strategy showing presidents from Truman to Johnson react to communism on two fronts, long range plans and sudden moves. He notes Johnson faces critical choices in Vietnam and the Dominican Republic and ponders how future leaders may respond to unpredictable foes.

James Marlow Associated Press Washington Johnson Harry S. Truman South Korea Dominican Republic North Viet Nam South Viet Nam Truman Britain France Greece Turkey United States U.S Berlin Dwight D. Eisenhower John F. Kennedy Eisenhower Kennedy China

Saco Teens Hurt In Early Holiday Crash

Two Saco teenagers Ann Marie Martin and Joyce Peck, both 18, were hospitalized after a collision on Old Orchard Street when their car struck a utility pole. Relieved after examination, they were released.

Saco Webber Hospital Old Orchards Road Ann-Marie Martin Main Street Joyce Peck Stephen R. Szumita Oak Ridge Road Biddeford Alderick Martin Roger Cyr Irving Street Patricia Sameras Common Street Patrick Turnage Lincoln St Elm Street W. Paul Casavant North St Casavant Roger E. Morin Pearl St Paul Poirier Loudon Road Poirier Morin

Kennebunkport Girl To Get BA Degree

Sandra Root Cook of Kennebunkport will receive a BA in economics from Bates College during June 6 commencement exercises in Lewiston. Active in Bates choral groups she will sing as soloist at the baccalaureate service. She will later work as a secretary for Union Mutual Life Insurance Co in Portland.

Lewiston Sandra Root Cook C. Bertrand Root Church Lane Kennebunkport Kennebunk High School Bates College Centennial Festival Bates Cook

Weather Chief Eugene Shepherd Retires in Reno

Eugene Shepherd, longtime chief meteorologist in Reno, retires after 17 years with the station. He praises Reno’s climate and reflects on his weather career in the local AP brief.

Reno Eugene Shepherd Shepherd

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