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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1969

Page

3

Deaths Andrew Pineau 77 Saco native WWI veteran

Andrew Pineau 77 of 3 Market St Saco died this morning at Biddeford hospital. Born July 15 1891 in Biddeford son of Laurent and Emelie Pineau he was a communicant of Notre Dame de Lourdes Church. A World War I veteran and former Saco Lowell worker he leaves two daughters Janet and Lucille Cote a son Robert Pineau a sister and several nieces and nephews Funeral from Notre Dame de Lourdes Friday at 8 a m with calling hours at Cote Funeral Home 87 James St Saco tonight and tomorrow.

Andrew Pineau Market St Saco Biddeford Laurent and Emelie Hubert Pineau Notre Dame de Lourdes York County Barracks Saco - Lowell Raoul Janet) Cote Lucille Cote Berwick Robert Pineau Keene, Nel Albert Coleman Salem Mass Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Cote Funeral Home James St

Kennebunk Man Frank W Walker 70 Dies at Veterans Hospital

Frank William Walker 70 of 30 Main St Kennebunk died yesterday at Veterans Hospital in aes He was born May 12 1893 in Lanesville Ind son of Samuel and ( surname ) Walker A World War I veteran he belonged to Webber Lefebvre Post American Legion and worked as gardener caretaker before retiring Surviving are his widow Nina A Littlefield Walker three brothers Earle Denver Colo Charles Coydon Ind Chester Hammond Ind sister Irma Benson Jefferson Town Ky and several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Friday at Angell Funeral Home Danes St with Rev Henry C Meyert officiating Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery Wells Branch Friends may call tomorrow from 7 to pm at the funeral home

Kennebunk Frank William Walker Main St Veterans Hospital Aes Lanesville Ind Samuel Walker Webber-Lefebvre Post American Legion Nina A Littlefield) Walker Oak Grove Cemetery Wells Branch Riends Funch

Portland Jewry Store Proprietor Dies After Brief Illness

Herman P. Hirsch 59 of 85 Deerfield Road Portland died yesterday in a local hospital after a brief illness. He operated Paul’s Jewelry Store in Portland Biddeford and Dover NH and was a native of Dorchester MA resident 32 years in Portland. Survived by widow Sophie two sons Alan Portland Paul Augusta mother Julia Hirsch Boston brothers Philip George Hirsch Milton MA two grandchildren. Rabbi Harry Z Sky to officiate 11 am Temple Beth El services Interment Temple Beth El Memorial Park.

Portland Herman P. Hirsch Deerfield Road Paul's Jewry Store Biddeford Dover N.H Dorchester Mass Temple Beth-Fl Cener Sophie Hirsch Alan Paul Augusta Julia Hirsch Boston Philip George Hirsch Milton Harry Z. Sky Temple Beth Temple Beth- el Memorial Park

Local residents noted for education and summer plans

Kennebunk Leo Martin earned a master of education from the University of Maine last Friday and has served in the local school system since 1955. Gail Stor er Street, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lyle Stor er Street, studied at Vermont College in Montpelier and plans a summer with her parents. Sandra Dickinson completes her first year at the University of Maine and will work at Kennebunk Shop and Save this summer. The 50-Plus Club meets tomorrow from 1 to 4 at Webhannet Women’s Club.

Leo Martin Kennebunkport Park Street Superintendent of University of Maine Martin Gail Martin Lyle M Storer Street Vermont College Montpelier Sandra Dickinson Orono Clinton Dickinson Fletcher Street Kennebunk Shop Evelyn Ramsden Mildred Boyden Marion Hoyt Neil Collins Jr Windsor N. Y Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester Mass Carol Clark Dorrance Clark Bourne Street Pamel and Tina Arundel Presque Isle

Funeral Directors and Embalming Services Listed in Saco Maine

A directory style notice lists funeral homes in Saco Maine including Dennett and Craig 365 Main Street EMO Emond's Funeral Home 5511 SHUMWAY Funeral Service 35 Spring Street and names director ilip H Gross Sr It provides contact numbers and roles for local funeral service providers.

Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco, Maine Shumway Spring Street Saco Ilip H. Gross Sr

Funeral Services for Henry E. Petrin Held in Biddeford

Funeral services for Henry E. Petrin of 470 Elm Street Biddeford were held at St Joseph's Church this morning with Rt Rev Msgr Elien presiding. Rev Roger Bolduc deacon and Rev Sylvia Levesque subdeacon assisted. Interment followed in St Joseph's Cemetery. Bearers included Leo Boudreau Frederic Benoit Ovide Remillard Richard Boudreau Robert Robida and Frederic Thompson.

Henry E. Petrin Elm St Biddeford St. Joseph’s Church Msgr Elien Roger Bolduc Sylvia Levesque Diana Rousselle St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Hevey Leo Boudreau Frederic Benoit Ovide Remillard Richard Boudreau Robert Robida Frederic Thompson

Daigle Infant Interred at Laurel Hill Cemetery

Elizabeth Tracy Daigle two days old daughter of Paul R and Linda Brown Daigle of Old Orchard Beach interred at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco after dying Monday in a Portland hospital. Survived by one brother Paul Raymond Jr. arrangements by Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco.

Daigle Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Elizabeth Tracy Daigle Paul R Linda Brown Daigle Smithwheel Road Old Orchard Beach Ciid Portland Paul Raymond Jr Dennett and Craic Main St

One-Time Pepperell Mill Leased to Lewiston Move

Williams burg Virginia based Williamsburg Mills will lease the former West Point Pepperell mill and relocate operations to Lewiston. About 30 workers will be employed and offices moved from New York. Priscilla Turner Rug Guild remains, with plans to expand carpet types at both plants. Maine ED commissioner calls the move a step in Lewiston diversification. The Pepperell plant closed leaving workers laid off.

Lewiston Williamsburg, Va West Point Maine Department of Economic Development Pepperell

Sail boat designer Cy Hamlin's career and Ocean Research ties

Cy Hamlin, technical director of Ocean Research Corp a Bio-Dynamics unit, is profiled with a career spanning Stevens Institute labs and naval architecture. The piece traces his early drafting work in 1939 to wartime service, a glued-strip boat line with Butler, and a 1966 collaboration with Pete Seeger, highlighting his research focus and project leadership.

Killen Fred Starner Don McLean Bill Schustik J. Alan Jasper Cy Hamlin M. A. Packard Wilbert Susan York al Packard Hamlin Mrs. York Ocean Research Corp Bio - Dynamics Inc Cambridge Mass Solebury Preparatory School New Hope Oceanside Boatyard Henry Hinckley and Co Southwest Harbor Mt. Desert Island Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken N.J Stevens Jean Barklie Glen Rock E. Farnham Butler Mt. Desert Pete Seeger

Seaman Roger L. Dubois Serves Aboard USS Franklin D. Roosevelt

Seaman Roger L. Dubois USN son of Mr and Mrs Laurent J Dubois of 58 Westmore Ave Biddeford is serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS Franklin D Roosevelt at Norfolk Virginia.

Roger L. Dubois USN Laurent J. Dubois Westmore Ave Biddeford Franklin D. Roosevelt Norfolk

Legion Post Readies Officer Installation in Biddeford

EWS Tighe Beaudoin Farley Post in Biddeford will install officers tomorrow night at 8 at the Post home. Owen Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary holds a meeting tonight at 7 30 at Mrs Gertrude Rankin's home on Cross Street in Saco.

Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post American Legion Auxiliary Biddeford Owen Davis American Legion Auxiliary Gertrude Rankin Cross Street Saco

Portland Weather: Mild Tonight Then Warm Humid Thursday

Fair and mild tonight with lows in the upper 50s to around 60. Thursday looks partly cloudy and warmer with increasing humidity and a chance of a shower or thunderstorm mainly in the afternoon north of the area.

Portland

Weekly church choirs and youth fellowship schedules

The Ogunquit Baptist Church on Shore Road hosts Youth Fellowship rooms every Thursday at 7 30 for Junior and Senior High youth. Ret nin Choir rehearsals for Biddeford Foss Street Methodist and South Biddeford Methodist meet Thursday at Foss Street Church with Crusader choir at 6 30 and Adult Sanctuary choir at 7 30. School Street Methodist Church Saco holds Thursday rehearsals: Junior at 3 15 and Senior at 7 00.

Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Biddeford Foss Street Methodist Church South Biddeford Methodist Church Foss Street Crusader School Street Methodist Church Saco High A.M Baptist Ferry Road

Mobilehome Appeals Denied By Saco Board

The Saco Zoning Appeals Board denied two mobile home appeals and granted one. Arthur and Gertrude Oldread sought a mobile home on Elm Street in the A-3 zone, and John Boivin sought a mobile home on Flag Pond Road in C-1. both appeals were denied. Philip L. Cartier won a field archery exception in the A-1 zone for use by the Saco Archers Club on 382 Ferry Road. All mobilehome appellants have 30 days to appeal to superior court.

Saco Zoning Appeals Board Philip L. Cartier Ferry Road Saco Archers Club Arthur Gertrude Oldreadthur Gertrude Oldread Elm St Buxton Road Kenneth S. Skillings John B. Boivin Flag Pond

Outing Planned By Biddeford Center Adults

Members of the Biddeford Adult Club met at D A V Hall for a business meeting and whist party led by President Albert Chretien. Ed mond Neault reported as treasurer. Plans for a picnic were discussed with date and location to be announced. Discount cards available from Mrs Grenier. Sunshine committee sent get well card to Vital. Officials note senior citizens may attend future meetings and whist games on Tuesday afternoons.

Biddeford D.A.V. Hall Bradbury Street Albert Chretien Edmond Neault Hilda Deprey Beatrice. Grenier Corrine Chretien Arzelie Lacourse Grenier Imelda Morin Napoleon Dupras Adelina Plante Ludivine Roux Corrine Grenier Albertine Chream Clementine du- Vy

Kiwanis Club Hosts U of M Graduates at Biddeford Event

Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis held a meeting at Wonder Bar Steak House in Biddeford with 17 attendees including three guests Robert Corliss William Yates and Richard Randall graduates of the University of Maine. They spoke on campus developments and current events before questions.

Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Club Wonder Bar Biddeford James F. Murphy Robert Corliss William Yates Richard Randall U of M Corliss Sr Harold Leggett

Old Maine Method Led to Hudson River Sloop Craft

The article notes how the traditional Maine craft technique from a century ago gave rise to the Hudson River sloop, highlighting lasting shipbuilding methods and regional innovations in early American naval design.

Biddeford Man Charged With Rape

Lucien Auger, 44, of 71 Grayson Street Biddeford, arrested yesterday at 2 45 pm on rape charge and held in Alfred jail awaiting trial in Saco District Court. Biddeford police Lt George Friary and Sgt Adelbert Morin filed the case.

Lucien Auger Grayson St Biddeford Alfred Saco Auger George Friary Adelbert Morin

Season Ends For Ocean Park Extension

Ocean Park’s final meeting of the season was held at Porter Hall Temple Avenue to plan next year’s program. Attendance reached 48 members and guests with officers and numerous members named including Mrs. Ellen Lamb and Mrs. Marion Irving among others and a dinner committee listed.

Ocean Park Ocean Park Extension Porter Hall Temple Avenue Ellen Lamb Marion Irving Ethel Whitten Marion Hanscom Margaret Lord Marion Dooley Mary Jon White Isabelle McIver Doris Garland Marion Petersen Elizabeth Skonberg Bessie Tabor Carrie Graves Dorothy Tripp Elizabeth Tate Mildred Cartwright Jessie Soule Evelyn Bryant Adelaide Cornwall Mildred Soule Isabelle Wilbur Alice Hayford Mary Coburn Ruth Severance Georgia Severance Helen Smith Mona Foss Ruth Strong Annie Flight Lillian

Health Planning Council Begins Training In Maine

The Maine State Health Planning Council launches a three day training session at Shawmut Inn Kennebunkport for 50 members chosen by Gov. Kenneth Curtis. The group spans socio economic sectors and will work with the Health and Welfare Department to draft a statewide health plan and set priorities with experts from Harvard including Dr. Frank Baker Dr. Herbert Schulberg and Dr. Alan Shelan among others.

Kennebunkport State Department of Health and Welfare Shawmut Inn Maine State Health Planning Council Kenneth Curtis ADC Health and Welfare Department Edwin H. Pert. Pares Frank Baker Harvard University Herbert C. Schulberg

Saco Fire Contained Cooling Motor At Beach Street Site

Saco firemen responded to Gallagher Refrigeration Co at 60 Beach Street on Tuesday after an electric motor overheated. Fire officials said damage was confined to the motor with no damage to the building.

SACO Gallagher Refrigeration Co Beach St

Saco Man Named Realtor of the Year at Maine Meeting

Nicholas P. Scontras of Saco was named Realtor of the Year for the second time at a joint York County Portland Western Maine board gathering. Harold Sykes presented the citation at Joseph's by the Sea as John G. Smith led the session with officers and new members sworn in from York Kennebunkport Old Orchard Beach Biddeford and Saco. The next meeting is set for Sept 9 with location to be announced.

Nicholas Scontras Saco York County Board of Realtors Scontras Harold Sykes Fortunes Old Orchard Beach Portland Board of Realtors Western Maine Board of Realtors Women’s Council of Maine Nicholas P. Scontras Joseph’s by-the-Sea John G. Smith York County Board Richard C. Auger Andrew P. Scontras C. Russell Durant Sykes June Roberts York Jack Burnham Kennebunkport Norman Lessard Claudette Sheltra Biddeford Roland Morissette Gilberte Roy Sac

Trinity Church Guild Women Attend Banquet

The Episcopal Women’s Guild of Trinity Church Saco held a banquet at Sea Spray Inn Kennebec. A brief meeting reviewed the Penny Pincher Shop finances and past and upcoming events including a smorgasbord and a June 20 clam supper at the parish hall. Attendees included Rev. Gerald Burtt and numerous guild members.

Gerald Burtt Best Raymond Noiseux Philip Graves Alex Sta E Lawrence Hunters Charles Masse John Hill Sr Coley Whitehurst Jasper Bean Marshall Bean Esther Hopkins Florence Rea Willis Hall Carlton Pendleton Paul Hill

Miss Palardis Feted At Party In Biddeford

Miss Rollande A Palardis was guest of honor at a graduation party hosted by her parents on Hillside Avenue Biddeford. Attendees included Biddeford officials and numerous friends. gifts and money were presented and refreshments served. Also a note of resumed relations between the United States and Cambodia at chargé d affaires level announced by Prince Norodom Sihanouk.

Rollande A. Palardis Roland Palardis Hillside Avenue Biddeford Leo Lemire Jean Baiguy Richard Potvin Ronald Ruel Susan Baiguy Diane Berthiaume Carmen Caron and Sons Arthur Hussey Robert Robinson Carl Hussey Dorilda Palardis Albert A. Potvin Jean C. Roy Aristide Angers Leo Cote Bidde Isabelle Roberge Ruth Costa Mesa Calif Lawrence H. Durant Allston Mass Lionel Gauthier Sanford Alice Bastarache Newmarket N.H Lucienne Giroux Susan Lewiston Norodom Sihanouk

Le Voltigeur Club Plans Hall Use For League Meeting

At a Biddeford meeting of Le Voltigeur Club members, Adelbert Huot of Tri City Softball League won approval to use Le Voltigeur hall on South Street for tonight's league gathering after a game. Four new members joined, and the next meeting is set for Tuesday June 24 at 8 p.m.

le Voltigeur Club South Street Biddeford Adelbert Huot Tri-City le Voltigeur Yvon Caron Henry Roberge Armand Rouillard Irma Turgeon Marie Boucher

Kennebunk Sailor Returns on 30 Day Leave

Thomas William George, a U S Navy sailor, arrives home for a 30 day leave with his parents in Kennebunk after 20 months in the Philippines. He will train at Merrimer California before sailing to a South China Sea tour aboard the U S S Coral Sea. His brother Adem Albert George also served in the Philippines. Both graduates of Biddeford High School.

Kennebunk Thomas William George U.S. Navy Philippines Ivon J. George Ross Road Merrimer Calif South China Sea U.S.S. Coral Sea George

Architect leads village renewal project in Andover area

Elegant project director of a historic area renewal in College Hill in Andover designs a distinctive grammar school and envisions 100 condo units with joint ownership. Dredging plans on Man's Creek aim to improve access for lobstermen while Arundel Hotel and several stores may be demolished or moved as redevelopment proceeds.

College Hill Andover Mass. Grammar School Lappin Arundel Man's Creek River Club Dynamics Research Corp Wilmington Mass Massachusetts Bowsela Coleepartner

Fatima Circle Women To Hold Picnic At Ossipee Lake

Fatima Circle of the Daughters of Isabella held a meeting at St John’s Hall in Biddeford where Mrs Bernadette Valliere and Mrs Adrienne Tourigny were Initiated. A June 24 picnic at Ossipee Lake is planned with attendees to contact organizers by June 20. A nominating committee for September officers was named and a large June 24 social committee was listed with many members.

Berangere Millette Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella St. John’s Hall Adams Street Biddeford Bernadette Valliere Adrienne Tourigny Souliere Ossipee Lake Millette Yvonne Hevey Annette Gregoire

Kennebunk Kennebunkport Alumni Banquet Held At Sea Spray Hotel

Kennebunk and Kennebunkport alumni gathered Friday at the Sea Spray Hotel for the annual banquet with about 90 attendees. Guest speaker Kenneth Joy presented slides of old Kennebunk while past presidents and students were honored and awards given. An Alumni Scholarship Fund of $200 was awarded to Joan Grace, and gifts recognized long-distance travelers Mrs Louise Philbrick and Clayton Whitten for attending from Rangeley and Chicopee.

Kennebunk Kenneth Joy Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Sea Spay Hotel Joan Downing Craig Wellman Supt. of Schools John S. Seekins Jr Elsie Hall Bertha Lux Neva Page Helen Kierstead Minnie O’brien Shirley Boothby Hazel Jellison Agnes Henderson Louise Philbrick Dorothy Hubbard Frances Chabot A. Wesley Leech Lois Whittier

Biddeford Woman Wins ME Degree

Sister Marie Estelle Fontaine of 39 Sullivan Street Biddeford joined 204 other students in receiving advanced degrees at a Providence commencement marking the 115th anniversary of the event.

Biddeford Providence, R.I Marie Estelle Fontaine Sullivan St

Rhode Island College Confers Master of Education

On Saturday, Fontaine received a Master of Education degree from Rhode Island College, marking a milestone in her academic career.

Rhode Island College Fontaine

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