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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1968

Page

2

Death of Mrs Cora K Moulton 84 in Ogunquit

Mrs Cora Kimball Moulton 84 widow of Roy S Moulton lifelong Ogunquit resident died yesterday at her Route 1 home Born Moody November 29 1883 she ran a town variety store since 1921 and was the oldest Ogunquit Baptist Church member Survived by daughter Eleanor Kimball Litch brother Russell Kimball two grandchildren and many nieces and nephews Funeral service will be held tomorrow at Second Congregational Church with Rev Vinton Murphy officiating Interment at Ocean View Cemetery Friends may visit Angellree Home 9 Dane St Kennebunk this afternoon and evening 2 4 and 7 9

Wells Cora Kimball Moulton Roy S Moulton Moody Vinton Murphy Ocean View Cemetery Angellree Dane St Kenrnk

Mrs Myra S Judkins dies in Biddeford hospital

Mrs Myra Savage Judkins 71 of Kennebunk Lower Village and former Houston resident died in a Biddeford hospital. Born Sept 14 1896 at New Vineyard she taught in Dixfield Rumford Waterville and Houston retiring in 1957. Survived by widower Bernard L Judkins daughter Mrs G Robert Richardson four grandchildren and several relatives. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday Angell Funeral Home Waterville with calling hours 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and committal at Greenwood Cemetery Waterville at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Kennebunk Myra Savage Judkins Kennebunk Lower Village Houston Biddeford New Vineyard Daugher John F Mabel Weymouth Savage Farmington High School Farmington State College Judkins Dixfield Rumford Waterville Martha Washington Order of Eastern Star Bernard L. Judkins G. Robert Richardson Springfield Mass Ernest F. Savage Dexter Harold S. Savage Ann Arbor Mich Donald Metcalf Elsie Gould Farmington Marcia Brown Livermore Angell Funeral Home Dane St Greenwood Cemetery

Obituary notice for Firmin Ouellette in Caribou area

Firmin Ouellette 82 resident of Portland Road Saco died Saturday in Old Orchard Beach nursing home He was born in Caribou June 24 1885 son of Magloire and Marie Lavoie Ouellette and moved to Saco five years ago with his son Armand He was a former farmer in Caribou He belonged to Sacred Heart League and Sacred Heart Parish Caribou He survived by four sons seven daughters three brothers three sisters 32 grandchildren 54 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral tomorrow morning Mockler s Funeral Home Caribou local arrangements by Cote Funeral Home Saco

Firmin Ouellette Portland Road Saco Orchard Beach Caribou Magloire Marie Lavoie Ouellette Armand Ouellette Sacred Heart League Sacred Heart Parish Armand Ruben Rochester N.H

William H Simpson Rites Held At St Marys Biddeford

Funeral services for William H Simpson were held at 9 this morning at St Marys Church Biddeford. The service featured a high mass sung by Rev Lawrence DeBlois with vocalist William Cleary and organist Miss Louise Welch. Interment followed in St Marys Cemetery with graveside prayers by Rev Maurice Goan. Bearers included Paul Hour Clarence Williams Robertoir Roland Allard Robert Steele Cheney Boutet Leo Lebrecque and Cornelius Frechette.

William H. Simpson St. Mary's Church Elm St Biddeford Ev. Lawrence DeBlois William Cleary Louise Welch St. Mary's Cemetery Maurice Goan Paul Hoor Clarence Williams Robert Oirier Roland Allard Robert Steele Cheney Boutet Leo Lebrecque Cornelius Frechette

Fire crews respond to charcoal dump at barn home

Saco firemen answered a call to the home of John Dixon at 289 Ferry Road this morning where burning charcoal had been accidentally dumped over a barn floor. Firemen said no damage resulted.

Saco John Dixon Ferry Road

Shumway Funeral Service Notification

Dennett and Craig of Saco Maine list contact details for funeral arrangements noting Philip H Gross Sr as director and the address 35 Spring Street for SHUMWAY Funeral Service with a separate listing at 365 Main Street and phone 282 0562.

Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Dial Dennett & Craig Funeral Home

Card of Thanks to Notre Dame Hospital Staff

The family of Mrs. Jennette Olmstead thanks the Notre Dame Hospital staff and nurses for kind care through illness and passing. Gratitude is extended to friends for cards flowers and messages of sympathy.

Notre Dame Hospital Jennette Olmstead

Helen Keller Services Take Place Today

The ashes of Helen Keller will be placed in the National Cathedral in Washington with those of Anne Sullivan Macy and Polly Thompson. Keller, 87, died Saturday at Arcan Ridge, Bridgeport, after a long illness. A memorial service is set for Wednesday in the National Cathedral with Sen. Lister Hill delivering the eulogy. Keller is survived by a brother and a sister.

Arcan Ridge Tokyo Helen Keller Institute For the Institute Miss Keller Japan Ferris Chick Tuscumbia Ala Alexander Graham Bell Perkins School of the Blind Watertown Mass Anne Sullivan Miss Sullivan John A. Macy Radcliffe College Asia Johnson Philip B. Keller Dallas Mildred Tyson Montgomery

Funeral services for Austin Marden in South Waterboro

Funeral services for Austin F. Marden of Dayton were held Saturday afternoon at South Waterboro Pentecostal Church with Rev. Marie R. Audet officiating. Burial followed at Goodwins Mills Cemetery in Lyman, with graveside prayers by Rev. Audet. Bearers were Robert Cole Sr. David Smith and Lee Littlefield.

Austin

Funeral for Mrs. Arthur Daignault in Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs. Arthur Daignault of 13 Summer Street Biddeford were held at St. Joseph's Church with a solemn high mass of requiem. Rt Rev Msgr Eli Hevey celebrated assisted by Rev Sylvia Levesque and Rev Valmont Gilbert. Burial followed in St Joseph's Cemetery. Bearers were Henry Vachon Aristide Angers James Murphy Wilfred Blais Robert Neault Dana Peck.

Arthur Daignault Summer St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Rtev Eli Hevey Sylvia J. Levesque Valmont Gilbert Diana Rousselle St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Levesque Henry Vachon Aristide Angers James Murphy Wilfred Blais Robert Neault Dana Peck

Mrs Jennie M Dority Funeral in Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs Jennie M Dority of 15 Janelle Street Biddeford were held at Biddeford United Baptist Church this morning. Reverend Mortiey Duross a former minister and Reverend Robert Cecke current minister conducted services. Interment followed at Tapley Cemetery Blaine with Norman McKeen and Earl Lewis deacons serving as honorary bearers.

Jennie M. Dority Janelle St Biddeford Biddeford United Baptist Church Cenering Mortiey Duross Kenne, Bank Robert Cecke Tapley Blaine Norman McKeen Earl Lewis

Lucien Tousignant Funeral in Old Orchard Beach

Funeral services for Lucien Tousignant 28 Portland Ave Old Orchard Beach and formerly 71 May St Biddeford were held at St Margaret's Church. Rev Rudolph Leveille officiated with Deacon Valmont Gilvert and Subdeacon Rev Robert E. Lee. Burial in Notre Dame section of St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford with bearers Raymond Emard Normand Nandeau Paul Kenneth Ronald Tousignant Donald Guerin.

Lucien Tousignant Old Orchard Beach Portland Ave May St Biddeford St. Margaret’s Church Rudolph J. Leveille Valmont Gilvert Servin Robert E. Lee Antonio R. Boisvert Notre Dame St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Gilbert Raymond Em.ard Normand Nandeau Paul Kenneth Ronald Tousignant Donald Guerin

Local Graduations Highlight Honor Roll Student

Mrs Emilia Bolduc of 47 Adams Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Graduation exercises were held last night at Gorham State Teachers College. One of the 12 honor roll graduates was Edmund M Hickey of Carleton Avenue Old Orchard Beach. He is the son of James Hickey and the late Mrs Hickey 21 Union Street Biddeford.

Emilia Bolduc Adams St Biddeford Webber Hospital Gorham State Teachers College Edmund M. Hickey Carleton Ave Old Orchard Beach James Hickey Hickey Union St

Installation of Owen-Davis Post Officers in Saco

The Owen-Davis Post American Legion will install officers tomorrow night at 8 at the Post home on Beach Street in Saco. Regular meeting follows the installation. refreshments will be served.

Owen-Davis Post American Legion Post Beach Street Saco

Saco Democrats to Hold Final Meeting at G.A.R. Hall

The Saco Democratic City Committee will meet at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday at G A R Hall Cutts Avenue Saco for its final session of the season.

Saco Democratic City Committee G.A.R. Hall Cutts Avenue

York County WWI Veterans to Meet at St John Hall Biddeford

Members of York County Barracks Veterans of World War I will meet at 7 30 tonight at St John s Hall at the corner of Elm Street and Main Street in Biddeford for a local gathering.

York County St. John’s Hall Elm Street Main Street Biddeford

Church Notes Book Study at Kingdom Hall

A congregation will hold a book study at 8 p m on Tuesday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses located at 107 Main St aco. The event invites members to attend the study session in the venue.

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Main St Aco

Sunbeams meet Tuesday at Salvation Army hall

A Sunbeams meeting for girls aged 6 to 10 is scheduled for Tuesday at 3 30 p m. at the Salvation Army hall located at 91 Union Ave in Old Orchard Beach.

Sunbeams Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach

Ladies Home League Meeting in Old Orchard Beach

The Ladies Home League will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Salvation Army hall 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach.

Ladies Home League Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach

Prayer Meeting at Full Gospel Church in Wells

A prayer meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church on Route 9A just off Route 109 Wells.

Full Gospel Wells

United Church of Christ Biddeford Committee Meeting

Members of the business committee of the United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the church. The session will discuss finances programs and upcoming events.

The United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford

The Harm Threshold in Kidnapping Penalties

An ABA public service feature explains how federal and state kidnapping laws hinge on the level of harm to the victim. Courts differ on whether injuries from the victim’s escape or minor harm due to threats count toward harsher penalties. The piece argues penalties should deter and protect victims, not reward mild or unintended injuries.

Willernard

Funeral services for Frederic C. Kelley

Funeral services for Frederic C. Kelley of 4 Chadwick Place Biddeford were held at St Marys Church at 10 30 a m a Requiem High Mass was sung by Rev Cornelius J Enright with William Cleary as vocalist and Louise Welch on the organ Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery with graveside prayers by Rev Lawrence De Blois Bearers named Ralph Chenard Joseph Parent John Tarpy Donald Martel Roland Gagne and Mare Gagne

Frederick C. Kelley Chadwick Place Biddeford St. Mary’s Church Cornelius J. Enright William Cleary Louise Welch St. Mary's Cemetery Lawrence de Blois Ralph Chenard Joseph Parent John Tarpy Donald Martel Roland Gagne Mare Gagne

Weather update for Portland and central areas

Thunder showers and scattered showers expected tonight in Portland and central regions. The low will be in the 50s. Tuesday brings partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures with additional scattered showers likely in central and northern areas.

Portland

Weather forecast for New England five day period

The Weather Bureau forecasts for northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island show above normal temperatures with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s. Warmer Tuesday to Thursday, cooler Friday, warmer Saturday, and total precipitation under a quarter inch with scattered showers in northern Maine Tuesday and most areas around Thursday.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island Maine

Justice Douglas Joins Bucks County Canal Hike Protest

US Supreme Court Justice William C. Douglas and his wife led about 200 Bucks County residents on a six mile hike from Grundy’s Lagoon to protest a planned closure of part of the historic Delaware Canal. Three Boy Scouts and several participants dropped out due to heat and injuries as nurses, ambulances, and a rescue bus provided aid. Douglas said the closing remains a problem between locals and the state Forests and Waters Department, with polluting concerns cited by the state and recreational value claimed by conservationists.

Associated Press Bristol Supreme Court William C. Douglas Delaware Canal Douglas Cathy Grundy’s Lagoon Levittown Citizens Committee To State Department of Forests and Waters

Three Winslow Sisters Marry in Saturday Triple Wedding

In Waterville Maine three sisters from Winslow tied the knot on a Saturday under a single family banner. Linda Williams 20 wed Army Pfc William Johnson 21 of Thorndike Dot 19 married James Waterman 19 of Belfast and Jane 18 wed Army Pfc Elwood Hubbard 19 of Unity.

Waterville Maine Winslow Linda Williams Army Pfc William Johnson Thorndike Dot James Waterman Belfast Jane Army Elwood Hubbard Unity

Hollywood couple Michael Callan Patricia Harty wed at home

Hollywood actors Michael Callan and Patricia Harty, stars of Occasional Wife, were married Saturday at their Coldwater Canyon home. The couple plans a Hawaii honeymoon after the ceremony.

Hollywood Michael Callan Patricia Harty Coldwater Canyon Hawaii

Major steel firms discuss aluminum worker pact

News At continues from Page One with talks involving 11 major steel companies after an agreement covering half of the nation's aluminum workers. Natchez endures racial violence with a downtown curfew as Abby the early tropical storm heads toward Key West and Tampa Florida.

Agen Natchez Abby Key West Tampa Fla

Quick Quiz Q about Moscow Temperatures and Amber

The quiz notes Moscow January mean 14 degrees and July mean 66 degrees. It explains paper fibers are intertwined unlike parallel lumber fibers. Amber is the hardest resin used for varnish from Baltic fossil pines.

Moscow Baltic Sea

Biddeford Man In Custody After Route 11 burglary

A 22 year old Biddeford man, Dennis Desmond, was arrested by Arundel police inside the Happy Smile Filling Station on Route 11 Saturday night. He was armed with a pistol and a stolen gun was found nearby. The rear of the building had been broken into. He was handed to Maine State Police and faced arraignment in Saco District Court on breaking and entering and attempted larceny.

Arundel Biddeford Happy Smile Maine Albert Elwell Peter Hall Dennis Desmond Breen Savage Saco District Court

Voting age proposal unlikely to win Congress this year

In Washington the proposal to lower the voting age to 18 faces weak odds for approval this year despite bipartisan sponsorship and President Johnson's backing. Senator Birch Bayh cites mounting campus disorder concerns and state defeats as signs of dwindling support with little time left in the session. The amendment was introduced by Senate Democratic Leader Ike Mansfield with 21 Democrats and 14 Republicans as co sponsors.

Associated Press Washington Johnson Birch Bayh D-Ind Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Bayh Senate Ike Mansfield Montana Everett M. Dirksen Illinois

Average retired couple needs 4200 yearly for city living

Labor Department reports that a typical retired couple with a new home must spend about 4200 dollars annually to maintain a moderate standard of living in a large city. Renting couples spend more than homeowners, with costs varying by city size based on a 1966 survey updated for recent inflation.

Washington Labor Department Bureau of Labor Statistics

World Bank Chief McNamara Starts Indonesia Mission

Robert S. McNamara begins his first overseas trip as World Bank president this week in Indonesia to establish a full advisory mission for the nation. Federal Prison Industries Inc. has declared a record $5 million dividend to the U.S. Treasury, the latest in a series that has paid $72 million since 1946, topping the previous $4.9 million dividend in 1947.

Capital Robert S. McNamara World Bank Indonesia Federal Prison Industries Inc U.S. Treasury Treasury

Art Contest Winners Named In Biddeford

Prize winners in the Biddeford Savings Bank Junior Art Contest announced by Maurice Roux. First prize 15 dollars, second 10, third 5, and hon mentions 3 dollars. Winners span grades from primary to eight, with names and addresses tied to Locke, St Mary, Kennedy, Emery, and Burns schools in Saco Biddeford Old Orchard Beach and surrounding towns. Prize pictures may be seen at the Biddeford Savings Bank.

Biddeford Savings Bank Maurice Roux Bank Todd Graffam Roebuck Ave Saco Todd Locke School Julie Simanonok Tasker St Richard Huot Susan Strickland Locke Phillip Morin Kennedy Ricky Lagueux Ricky Bradley St Sweetser School Mark Noble Wentworth St Biddeford

Aluminum contract raises steelworkers wages and prices

Steelworkers spokesman says the aluminum contract adds 55.9 cents to the current average hourly wage of 3.09 to 3.28 over three years, potentially lifting the employer cost by nearly 1. Ingots rise 1 cent per pound to 26 cents. Kaiser reports 1 cent increases for unalloyed and alloyed ingots and certain fabricated products, with similar moves under way. Alcoa signs with United Steelworkers and follows with immediate price hikes.

Alcoa Reynolds Kaiser Ormet Olin United Steelworkers

Astro World Astro Wheel stalls at new park

About 40 riders were suspended for an hour as the Astro Wheel stalled at AstroWorld Amusement Park on its second day near the Astrodome. A hydraulic leak caused the stoppage from 8:35 p.m. to 9:33 p.m. No injuries were reported.

Houston Tex Astroworld Amusement Park Astrodome Carlos Mosquedo Austin Mickey Gonzales Port Arthur

Psychedelic trend hits The Prisoner TV debut

AP Television writer Cynthia Lowry reviews The Prisoner, a British psyche drama blending escape fantasy and sci fi. Patrick McGoohan stars as a chilly hero trapped in a mysterious village ruled by urbane captors with pervasive surveillance. The show’s production values are high but the premise is disorienting for viewers. The piece notes upcoming coverage of Tuesday primaries after 11 p.m. EDT.

New York Remiere Jackie Gleason Patrick McGoohan London Bing

Kennedy and McCarthy Clash In TV Interviews

The confrontation on ABC Saturday night featured a restrained double interview with Eugene J. McCarthy and Robert F. Kennedy. They kept their gloves on, with tempers flaring briefly over campaign literature. On Sunday McCarthy appeared on CBS Face the Nation and Kennedy on ABC Issues and Answers, each appearing less restrained as sole guests and facing sharper questions.

Eugene J. McCarthy Robert F. Kennedy ABC Saturday Night McCarthy CBS Kennedy ABC

Biddeford City Council to Hold Regular Session Tonight

Biddeford's City Council will meet at 8 PM for its regular monthly session. The agenda includes a planning board zone change, a petition to the Maine Public Utilities Commission about the South Street bridge, election warrants, and a request from the Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce for use of the Washington Street parking lot.

Biddeford Planning Board Maine Public Utilities Commission South Street Biddeford-Saco

Escapee Returns to Prison After Michigan Wanderings

EAST LANSING Mich AP Paul Spinner age 40 has served 14 years of a life sentence for murder. He walked away from Southern Michigan Prison in Jackson on Saturday then turned himself in at a state police post in East Lansing Sunday. Spinner said he could not cope with the outside world and preferred being behind bars after hitch-hiking across the state.

East Lansing Mich Paul Spinner Michigan Spinner Southern Michigan Jackson

Indiana mother earns college diploma after eight years

Amy Robinson 53 of Indianapolis completes sociology degree from Indiana Central College after eight years of evening classes. An inspector at International Harvester for 28 years and former member of the governor’s Commission on the Status of Women, she aims to work with minority groups. She recalls past financial struggles and hopes to inspire both white and colored children.

Indianapolis Ind Amy Robinson Indiana Central College Robinson International Harvester Co

Used Trucks Listed in Section 12 of Want Ads

A readable notice notes used trucks are listed in section 12 of the want ads. The brief item identifies the ad location and general category without naming specific models or sellers.

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