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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1969

Page

2

Rodney E. Ross Sr. 80 Bath dies after illness in Portland

Rodney E. Ross Sr. 80 of Bath died suddenly yesterday in a Portland hospital after a short illness. Born in Kennebunk April 9, 1889, he was valedictorian of Kennebunk High School class of 1906 and graduated cum laude from Bowdoin College. He earned a law degree from Harvard in 1913 and led Hyde Windlass Co. as president for 45 years. Survived by widow Gladys, son State Rep. Rodney E. Ross Jr., daughter Barbara Brewer, two sisters and two grandchildren. Funeral at Grace Episcopal Church in Bath Monday at 3 p.m.

Bath Rodney E. Ross Sr Portland Kennebunk Frank M Louisa D. Morton Ross Kennebunk High School Owdoin College Bowdoin Phi Beta Kappa Oeey Ross Harvard Law School Hyde Windlass Co Massachusetts Maine Bath Trust Co Bath Savings Institution Maine National Bank Bath Country Club Old Folks Home Bath Memorial Hospital Thengineering Lab Society of Naval Architects Colonial Club YMCA Gladys Clifford Ross Rodney E. Ross Jr Barbara, Brewer Annie Ernest Lingham Grace Episcopal Church

Kennebunk church groups hold meetings and events

The Webber Lefebvre Unit American Legion Auxiliary meets Monday night at W F W Hall with refreshments after. The B O V Class of Kennebunk Baptist Church attended a dinner at Johnson restaurant in Wellson. Next class meeting is July 19 at the church. Mrs Louise Marsh will lead the program. Attending dinner were many local residents and church members. The Ladies Aid of Kennebunk Baptist Church met Tuesday evening in the church vestry and planned a July 18 summer fair and a June 20 food sale on the church lawn. A covered dish supper preceded the meeting and the next gathering is July 1 at 6 30 p.m. Mrs Ernest Morris resumed duties as secretary of Christ Church and Church on the Cape after a two week illness absence.

Webber-Lefebvre American Legion Auxiliary W.F. W. Hall Fletcher B.O.V Kennebunk Baptist Church Award Johnson Wellson Nest Louise Marsh Francis Benson Frances Burleigh Gladys Bryant Ruth Mread Te Bee Clark Ra Ousens Jennie Currier Harriet Freeman Alice Hancock Daisy Hutchins Theresa Hutchins Ruby Kimball Ruth Lind Sandra Mills Lillian Penney Harry Tomlinson Flossie Little Ernest Morris Sayward Street Christ Church Church-on-the- Cape

DFNNETT AND CRAIG FUNERAL NOTICE AT SACO MAINE

Emond's Funeral Home at 214 5511 directs the funeral for Frank X Emond with J P Conroy SHUMWAY AY Funeral Service at Spee Street in Saco. Gross Sr. Director.

Dfnnett & Craig Main Street Saco Maine Emond’s Funera Funeral Home Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy Shumway AY Funeral Service Spee Street Saco Eneuip H Gross Sr

Funeral services for Arthur J Daigneault

Arthur J Daigneault of 13 Summer Street Biddeford dies. Funeral services set for St Joseph's Church Monday at 8 A M. Calling hours at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford today and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P M.

Daigneault Arthur J Summer St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Emond Funeral Home Hill St Tod

Card of Thanks for Kindness During Hospital Stay

A note expressing gratitude to all who were kind during a stay at M ana Delia Sullivan. The card thanks friends and staff for support and comfort received during recovery.

The Mana Delia Sullivan

Elizabeth A Bouthot Weds Michael J Cymbrak in Biddeford

Elizabeth A Bouthot and Michael J Cymbrak wed this morning at St. Andre's Church Biddeford with Rev Theodore Bouthot officiating. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Poulette Fontaine and bridesmaids Miss Pelletier Miss Vandermeuten and Miss Petrin. The couple will reside at 47 Pike Street Biddeford after June 16.

Laura Proulx Jacqueline .Fontaine Elizabeth A. Bouthot Michael J. Cymbrak St. Andre’s Church Biddeford Theodore Bouthot Paul Bot Pike Andrew Cymbrak Granite St Poulette Fontaine Tn. Aan Pelletier Mies Nancy Vandermeuten Nersons Rachembheau Chih South Street Riddeford Mise Petrin Wiese Carole Michele New York Pike St Cymbrak Uieh Sehort Robert C. Petrin Ocymbrak University of Maine Orono

Congregational Church Holds Family Day Event

Congregational Church hosts Family Day at First Parish United Church of Christ tomorrow at 10 30 am with Rev Paul K Weimer leading. Services include organ preludes hymns prayers scripture lessons from Deuteronomy and Ephesians, church school programs, awards, and fellowship with ministers and officers listed.

First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Sace Paul K. Weimer Wely Christ the Good Shepherd Benoit Jonathan Ramsdell Ramsdell Scott McKenney Gloria Patri Susan Whittier Lisa Swiston Susan McGaffin Jesus God Dale Pierson Richard Whitworth Schreiner Thomas Bryant Richard Dupuis Carl Deis Jr Mr Weimer Stephen Dupuis Lance Mailman William Quentin Alan Smith

Church Youth Groups Meet Across Saco Area

The Senior Youths and Bible Club of Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco plan 5 45 pm Bible study tomorrow. Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach hosts a 6 15 pm Sunday service with Curial's Ran at 7 30 pm. Advent Christian Kennebunk Route 35 youth meet Sunday 6 15 pm. Unitarian Universalist Kennebunk Main Street Portland Road conducts School of Religion. Notre Dame des Lourdes classes Monday 3 30 pm. Wedding notices include Andrea Bertrad and Barry Harrington at South Congregational Kennebunkport. The event featured gladioli decor and a corsage bouquet, with a reception at Carolyn's Cape Elizabeth. Different church youth groups set meeting times across Saco, Kennebunkport, Wells Beach, and Cape Elizabeth areas.

Bible Club the Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Re, Street Old Orchard Beach Curiat The Unitarian Universalist Main Street Portland Road Kennebunk Notre Dame Des Lourdes Andrea C. Bertrad Paul A. Ber Trand Lincoln St Barry A. Harrington Tom Street Kenne Raymond T. Bunkport Harrington Portland Sjneenh Carrier Ergroom Bermuda Ride Thornton Ein Saco Ortland State of Ry Road Bath Iron Works

Portland Weather Brief Cloudy Tonight With Showers Likely

Portland area forecasts partly cloudy tonight with a few brief showers. Temps fall to the 40s in the north and lower 50s in the south. Sunday will be considerably clouded and cooler with a developing chance of rain in the southern portion.

Portland

Wargo family visitors register son in Biddeford tale

Mrs Elizabeth E Richard of 108 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach is a patient at Webber Hospital in Biddeford. Maj Vincent J Wargo and Mrs Wargo and daughter Susan of Fort Dix NJ were recent guests of Mr and Mrs John J Zimnicki of Hillside Ave Biddeford. While in Biddeford they registered their son William J Wargo who will attend St Francis College.

Elizabeth E. Richardson Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Webber

Scouts Display Projects At Closing Event

In the dining room scouts showcased several projects while Mrs. E Irish and Mrs. Connie Lambert led the awards presentation as the event concluded.

E. Irish Connie Lambert

St Louis Regional Hosts Annual Awards Banquet and Wedding

The St Louis Regional High School held its annual awards banquet at St Joseph's Parish Hall with a reception for 200 at AM Vets Hall Biddeford. Miss Doris Irene Demers wed John Thomas McAuliffe at St Andre's Church Biddeford officiated by Rev Roland Sirois. The couple will reside at 2 Harrison Ave. Biddeford. The ceremony featured gladioli altar decor and a pearl trim gown. Bridesmaids and ushers included Denise Lehoux and Michael Goulet among others. Outstanding graduating honors were awarded to many students including Daniel Boston Bernard Guerin and Patricia Grondin with numerous scholarships and trophies announced. The program also listed extensive award details across academics arts and leadership disciplines.

Doris Irene Demers Leonel Goulet Pike St Biddeford John Thomas McAuliffe Michael McAuliffe Marrieo St. Andre’s Church Diddeford Roland Sirois Gladioli Laura Proulx Rachel Brouillette Jeanne Provencher St. Louis Regional Amvets Hall Alfred Street Nancy Gobeil Washin D.C Daniel Boston Usch and Lamb Readers Digest University of Chicago Bernard Guerin Massachusetts Institute of Technology Bausch and Lamb Ann Minimi the Fiver University of Maine Simone Binette Rotary Club Patricia McDowell Helene Roy Olivetti Underwood Paul Barace Fernand Bernier Leo Lessard Carmen Lehoux Leo Simard Bowdoin College Patricia Grondin Council Chagnon Union St. Jean de Baptiste Norman Petit Gorham State College Ann Marie Tardif Webber Hospital Marguerite LeBlond Charlotte Loranger Bentley Business School David Boucher Maine Richard Beaupre David Boutfard Steve Eoseee St. °Selm’s College Jacques National Poetry Association of Los Angeles Denise Bouchard Joan Roy Nancy Cote Elaine Lamirande Jacqueline Joncas Aniel Murphy Bowdoin Daniel Leclerc St. Francis College Linda Berthiaume St. Fran Churchess College Church Francais du Conseil Ste. the Rese de Biddeford Estelle J. Letellier Paulette Lapointe Patricia Tarr Paul Barabhe Dupre Linda Roussin Ruth Rumery Beth Mrowka Thomas Rousselle Sin Jo-Ann Miniani George Laliberte Fremont Club Leonard Bertrand Lise Girard American Legion Fernard Bernier N.H S Richard Gonthier Ronald Paquette Ray Lebrun Andrew Hevey Father Gilbert Jo- Ann Paul Arabe Raymond LeBrun National Scholastic Press Association Melvin LeBlond National —— Press Association

Colley Named York Head Start Director

Sanford resident Thomas Colley has been named director of the York County Head Start Program. The appointment follows approval by the policy advisory committee and York County Community Action Corps, with board decisions on site scope. Colley, a New England Institute of Boston and University of Maine Law graduate, brings two years as acting coordinator to the post.

Thomas Colley Sanford County Bernice Gillespie Stean Raymond Savage York County Community Action Corps O. E.0 New York Colley New England Institute of Boston University of Maine Law State of Maine

Girl Scout Troop 27 Holds Court of Awards in Saco Hall

Members of Saco Girl Scout Junior Troop 27 received badges and membership stars at a Court of Awards Night in Saco Grange Hall. The event featured a Scout Promise, flag ceremony, and songs, with many scouts earning The Sign of the Arrow and Star, five year pins, and perfect attendance awards.

Saco Grange Hall North Street Saco Saco Girl Scout Alice E. Irish Cynthia Doody Diane Jamieson Carol Cantara Margaret Harris Kathleen Sangillo Catherine Corriveau Kristi Foran Roxanne McDonald Nancy Duross Catherine Verrier Arlene Blow Nancy Booth Winifred Chisholm Catherine Morrision Sherilyn Soule Mary Kiely Catherine Morrison Diana Grant Nina Sarvas Harold Hill Ethel Bedard Virginia McLoy

Oklahoma fraud case ties agent’s wife to $100000 life policy commissions

Reporter notes Ryan received $100000 in commissions from selling Community National life insurance policies via an agency owned by his wife in violation of Oklahoma law. Emile Tucker identified as aiding New York residents to obtain insured payments. Florida firm links to State Fire and Casualty Co. deals surfaced in investigations.

Oklahoma Ryan Community National Life Insurance Neariog Emile Tommy Twitch Tucker New York Toklahoma Florida State Fire and Casualty Co New York State Investigation Commission Peter J. Rugani Jr Ft. Lauderdale Fla George H. Henry Miami State Fire Minuto John Masiello Sr Tom Waddell Florida Insurance Department Tallahassee

Firemen Respond To Sign Fire At Saco Drive-In

Firemen were called to the Saco Drive-In theater last night when a small electric sign short circuited and caught fire. The blaze was confined to the sign with only minor damage reported.

Saco Drive-In

Fire at Biddeford home injures no one

An oil burner fire occurred at 8 38 AM at 66 South Street Biddeford the only call for the Biddeford Fire Department up to press time. Fire burned itself out with firefighters using no water or equipment.

Biddeford Alfred Moreau South St Soman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mae Sashen Dial Memoriam George J. McAlevey Father Dear Miss Bouthot M. J. Cymbrak Bertrand Saco Church Congregational Church Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 35 Eva Carrier Annette Hofacker Donna Jackson Joanne Nadeau JoAnne Twomey Steven Files Richard Norden Paul Coffin Richard Park John Twomey Carolyn's Cape Elizabeth Anne Conley Summertpend Lyman Baptist Church Vns Mills Methodist Youth Fellowship School Street Methodist Church St. M Church Wells Beach Peleustip Advent Christian Goodwins Mills Congregational Ran Ee Fellowship Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society West Kennebunk Church Ol” Bette Baptist Youth Fellowship Ogunquit Fellowship of the Saco United Baptist Saco United Rapter| ‘Church William Gallant Athens Pamala McDonald St. Louis Miss Demers John McAuliffe Diane Belanger Michael Patrick McAuliffe Michael Goulet John Philip Sousa Rudolph Ross Western Maine Roger Laliberte Donald Rousseau Melvin LeBrond Steven St. Amand Jeannette Cyr Ann Foran Susan Angers Mechthild Mertens Lionel Sesaine Steven Labelle Donald St. Pierre Priscille Jean York Saco Hall South St. Biddeford Morin Henry 0. Morean, Jr St. John’s Hall Adams St Tig Sa Sean Chen Youland’s Jewelry Store Main St
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