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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1968

Page

2

Deaths Lucille Leiter 41 Van Wert Ohio obituary

Mrs. Lucille M. Leiter 41 of Van Wert Ohio died June 1 after a three year illness. Born Biddeford July 17 1926 she was daughter of Cyrille and Alma Drouin Booth. Survived by widower two sons a daughter two brothers three sisters and two grandchildren. Funeral at St Marys Church Van Wert Rev Eugene Lovisa officiating with interment Woodland Cemetery.

Lucille M. Leiter van Wert Ohio Leiter Biddeford Cyrille Drouin Alma Drouin Booth St. Mary's Catholic Church Stanton M. Leiter Michael Anthony Richard Sharon, Busch Ney Leo Paul Drouin Philips Drouin South Portland Raymond Pauline) Cantara Ovide Emeline) Potvin Old Orchard Beach Edward Rita) Casper Lincoln R.I Eugene Lovisa Woodland Cemetery

Funeral services for Helen M. Day held in Old Orchard Beach

Funeral services for Mrs. Helen M. Day of Summit Street were conducted yesterday at St. John’s by the Sea Episcopal Church with Rev. Harold McElwain officiating. Organist Mrs. Evelyn Pearson played, burial followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery in the family lot, graveside prayers by Father McElwain, bearers Anthony Tomides John McSweeney Joseph Regina and Normand Sylvester.

Helen M Old Orchard Beach Summit St St. John’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Harold McElwain Evelyn Pearson Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Father McElwain Anthony Tsomides John McSweeney Joseph Regina Normand Sylvester

Mass for Senator Kennedy to be prayed in Biddeford

A requiem mass will be celebrated for Sen. Robert F. Kennedy Saturday at 5 p.m. in St. Andre's Church on Bacon Street in Biddeford.

Sen Robert F., Kennedy St. Andre's Church Bacon Street Biddeford

Youths Fined In Saco Court On Conduct Counts

In Saco 10th District Court several youths were fined for disorderly conduct, traffic violations, and other offenses. Names include Thomas Salatiello, Thomas Nichols, Louis Piccola, James Adie, and James Mullins, among many others from multiple states. Various fines ranged from $10 to $70, with offenses such as speeding, muffler violations, helmetless riding, towing unregistered vehicles, and intoxication in a motor vehicle.

Hursday 10Th District Court Saco Thomas B. Salatiello Worcester Mass Thomas Nichols Amsterdam N.Y Louis Piccola Brooklyn James Adie Oldwick N.J James A. Mullins New Rochelle Raub Portland Roland J. Lemelin Cleaves St Biddeford Charles W. Andrews Sr West Scarborough John J. Szumita Oak Ridge Road

Kennedy Grave Preparations In Progress

Workmen at Arlington National Cemetery prepare the final resting place for Senator Robert F. Kennedy less than a day before his burial. The exact location within the Kennedy memorial area remains undecided as the family determines the site after the body arrives in New York.

Washington Arlington National Cemetery Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy John Metzler St. Patrick’'s Cathedral New York John F. Kennedy Robert S. McNamara World Bank Robert Kennedy

Death of Phillip J. Rowe of Old Orchard Beach

Phillip J. Rowe aged 73 of 108 East Grand Ave Old Orchard Beach died yesterday in a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. Born November 15 1895 in Northampton Mass he was a retired civic service supervisory engineer. He leaves widow Esther Hasewell Rowe two nieces and two nephews. A requiem high mass will be said tomorrow at 10 am at St Marys Church Northampton with interment in St Marys Cemetery. Friends may call today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at John F O Connell Funeral Home 94 King St Northampton.

Old Orchard Beach Phillip J. Rowe East Grand Ave Biddeford Northampton Mass John F Elizabeth Casey Rowe Rowe Civic Service St. Margaret's Church Esther Hasewell Rowe Lewiston St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Cemetery John F. O'Connell King St Northampn

Mrs Alice Hurtle R N Dies In Kennebunk

Mrs Alice Hurtle a registered nurse and widow of Lorenzo Hurtle formerly of Salem died at her home on Rove Street Wednesday at age 1 She was born March 22 1887 in Biddeford Pool daughter of William P Townes Smith and Addie Townes Smith She practiced nursing in Salem Survived by several cousins Funeral services tomorrow at 10 3 at Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk Rev Henry Megert will officiate Interment in Hope Cemetery Kennebunk Friends may call tonight 7 to 9 at Angell Funeral Home

Kennebunk Alice Hurtle R.N Lorenzo Hurtle Salem Rove Street William P Addie Townes Smith Biddeford Pool Hurtle Angell Funeral Home Dane St Henry Megert Hopeemetery

Miss Edith Blades Dies at 95 in Malden

Funeral services were held in Malden Massachusetts for Edith Blades 95 of Portland Avenue who died May 30 in a Portland hospital. Born in Nova Scotia November 2 1872 she moved to Malden at 16 and ran bakeries on Atlantic Avenue later in Saco and Portland. A Nazarene Church member she supported animal welfare. She leaves two nieces Mrs Edith Frazee Malden and Mrs Lucinda Lakin Wakefield NH and several grandnieces and grandnephews.

Old Orchard Beach Edith Blades Portland Avenue Portland Malden Mass Weir Nova Scotia Howard Sarah Blades Saco Miss Blades The Nazarene Church of Edith Frazee Lucinda Lakin Wakefield N.H

Funeral Directors and Homes in Saco Maine Notice

Funeral homes listed include Emond's Funeral Home at 2s4 5511 with Frank X Emond and J P Conroy Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco 284 5611 with Philip H Gross Sr director Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine dial 282 0562.

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

Card of Thanks to Webber Hospital Caregivers

Acknowledgments express gratitude to Dr Paul Hill Jr nurses and Candy Stripers at Webber Hospital for patient care. Relatives and friends are thanked for sympathy mass cards following the bereavement of Frederick Kelsey. Sincere thanks also to doctors and nurses for their kind care and to relatives and friends for flowers and support.

Paul §. Hill Jr Webber Hospital Herbert Buzzel Ulysse Bourcier Frederick Frederick Kelsey

Herd of large animals feeding in a field term drove

A group of large animals grazing together in a field is described as a herd, while a moving group driven along is called a drove. This distinction notes practical terms for animal herds in agricultural contexts.

Local Biddeford and Saco Residents Listed as Hospital Patients

Mrs. Joseph Parent of 7 Liberty Ave Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs. Clovis Gagne of 61 Adams St Biddeford is a medical patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Mrs. Joseph Smith of 59 Locke St Saco is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs. Narcisse Guay of 3 Lafayette St Biddeford is a surgical patient at Notre Dame Hospital.

Joseph Parent Liberty Ave Biddeford Webber Hospital Clovis Gagne Adams St Notre Dame Hospital Joseph Smith Locke St Saco Narcisse Guay Lafayette St

Meeting of Saco Rebecca Lodge Scheduled

A meeting of the Saco Rebecca Lodge will take place tomorrow at 7 30 p m at Odd Fellows Hall on Main Street in Saco.

Saco Rebecca Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Main Street Saco

Church Notes Boys Fellowship to Meet Saturday

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

Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Youth Group Barbecue at Wordens Home in Biddeford

Members of the Youth Group of the United Church of Christ in Biddeford will hold a barbecue Saturday at 1 Wildwood Drive, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Worden, at 4 p.m. in Saco.

United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford Albert Worden Wildwood Drive Saco

Rehearsal Planned for Children's Day at United Church

A rehearsal for Children's Day is set for Saturday at 9 a.m. at the United Church of Christ Congregational in Biddeford.

United Church of Oe Congregational Biddeford

Jupiter the Largest Planet in Our Solar System

Jupiter ranks as the biggest planet in the solar system by mass and diameter. It features a Great Red Spot, a long lived storm, and dozens of moons. Its massive size and strong gravity influence the orbits of nearby bodies in the solar system.

Jupiter

Hostel in Detroit Lakes Area Resting Place Name

An old English term meaning resting place informs the name Hostel. About 1,000 lakes lie within an hour’s drive of Detroit.

Detroit

Area Stores Open Tomorrow In Biddeford Saco Region

Merchants across Biddeford and Saco plan normal Saturday hours while some closures occur for national mourning. A. H. Benoit Co and the Giant Store on Route 1 biddeford will close until noon, with the Giant Store also closing 5 30 to 6 00 pm for burial rites in Arlington. Banks and post offices will stay open.

Biddeford-Saco

Portland Weather Brief Forecast

Fair and cool tonight with lows in the 40s to near 50. Saturday looks fair with no significant temperature change. Note: the first radio station with scheduled broadcasts was founded in Detroit in 1920.

Portland Detroit

York County Salon 598 Installs Officers

Officers of York County Salon 598 Eight and Forty were installed at Tall Wood Recreation Lounge Wells after the annual banquet at Henri's Restaurant attended by 12 partners. The 1968 69 slate includes Mrs Reuben Wood Kit tery Mrs John Petit Hills Beach Mrs Robert Eaton Kittery Mrs Richard M Doe Ocean Park Mrs Nathan F Ford Old Orchard Beach Mrs Blanche Binette Biddeford and Mrs Ida E Noyes Biddeford La concierge. L ar chiciste Mrs Rogert Girard Old Orchard Beach will be installed later.

Wells York County Tallwood Recreation Henri’s Reuben Wood Kittery Petit Chapeau John Petit Hills Beach Demi-Chapeau Premiere Robert Eaton Demi-Chapeau Deuxieme Richard M. Doe Ocean William G. Biehler Ogunquit la Concierge Germaine Lariviere Biddeford L'Aumoniere Departemental Pouvoir Edgar Morin Morin Wood Ford Binette Eaton Girard Antonia Harquoil Old Orchard Beach John Bergeron Nellie White Saco Petit Noyes Sunshine LaPierre Lariviere Bergeron Biehler Elsie A. Ellis York Beach Harquail

Delegates Unsure How To Vote After Kennedy Death

In Washington the death of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy leaves more than 300 Democratic National Convention delegates unsure of their first-ballot choice. Kennedy had pledged votes in several states, but officials say bonds are not binding. California and Indiana blocs face unique rules. Delegates will be selected at state conventions on June 21 as party officials assess the changed landscape.

Washington Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy Associated Press Democratic National Committee District of Columbia Indiana Chicago California South Dakota

Looking Ahead At Weather For New England

The five day forecast for northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island calls for below normal temperatures. Highs will be in the mid 60s to low 70s and lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Pleasant Saturday, cooler Sunday through Wednesday. Precipitation expected around 0.25 to 0.5 inches, less than 0.25 inches in Maine mainly Monday or Tuesday.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island Maine

VFW State Convention Set For Saco Maine

The Grand of Maine Military Order of the Cootie VFW Honor Degree will hold a day long statewide convention at the Saco Motel 473 Main St on Friday June 14. Maine leaders including Robert C. Randall Wallace Bowden Archie Mitchell and William Partridge will assist with ceremonies and installations. The order founded 1920 in Washington D C has 25000 members in 42 states with officers Jalbert Brubaker Beland and Brelsford among national leaders. The 49th Supreme Convention will be in Detroit August 16 through 18.

Grand of Maine Military Order of the Cootie VFW Saco Main St Robert C. Randall Skowhegan Wallace Bowden Orrington Archie Mitchell Calais William Partridge Madison George Fairfield George C. Beland Lebanon N.H Supreme Cmdr George E. Jalbert Hudson, N.H Supreme Jalbert Jean Reed Brelsford Jr Hyattsville Frank Otto Brasch DDS Oakland Calif Philip. Brubaker Fostoria Ohio Detroit Mich

Kennedy backers seek shifts at state conventions

Report notes Kennedy won 26 votes in a primary and faces nonbinding delegates. Atty. Gen. Frank Farrar says the pledged Kennedy slate is moral only. In Iowa 18 to 28 pledged votes are at stake as a poll tests where delegates may realign, with McCarthy favored by many Kennedy supporters. In Ohio's 115 delegates, Kennedy faces substantial leaning in his direction.

Nedy Frank Farrar Kennedy Iowa Eugene J. McCarthy Ohio

Definition of plant honeydew and parchment use noted

The text defines honeydew as a sugary exudate on plant leaves in heat and reminds that the Constitution is written on parchment while a sonnet is a 14 line lyric poem.

the United States

Car Shop Seeks Lead in Classified Want Ad Section

A second car shop aims to join the local want ads, advertising space to reach buyers and sellers. The new shop emphasizes affordable listings, quick offers, and connection with nearby communities. Operators invite motorists to compare services and prices.

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