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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1969

Page

3

Deaths in Portland Mrs. Rena Hill 80

Mrs. Rena E. Hill 80 of 33 Huntress Street Portland died yesterday at home after a brief illness. Born February 2, 1889 in Lyman she lived in Saco before moving to Portland 36 years ago. She belonged to West Congregational Church Annette Chapter OES Pythian Sisters and leaves several nieces and nephews. Funeral tomorrow at 11 from Hay and Peabody Funeral Home 749 Congress Street. Burial Brooklawn Memorial Park.

Portland Rena E. Hill Huntress St Leon H. Hill Lyman Parris Clara (Grant) Smith Saco West Congregational Church Annette Order of the Eastern Star of Pythian Sisters Hay and Peabody Funeral Home Congress St Brooklawn Memorial Park

James J Hughes 89 longtime Pine Point resident dies

James J Hughes 89 a former Pine Point Road Old Orchard Beach resident died this morning in a local nursing home after a lengthy illness Born in Dover NH he was a liquor salesman in the state and retired 10 years ago His wife Laura Tetreault of Biddeford died in 1963 He is survived by one son Dr T J Hughes Riverside CA and several nieces A requiem high mass will be sung at St Marys Church Biddeford Monday at 830 am Interment at St Marys Cemetery Biddeford Friends may call Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford tomorrow and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm

James J. Hughes Pine Point Road Old Orchard Beach Dover N.H Bernard A. O’brien Hughes St. Margaret's Church Laura Tetreault Biddeford T. J. Hughes Riverside Calif St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Cemetery Cosgrove Funeral Home Elms St

Mrs Agnes A Giroux 70 of Biddeford dies after brief illness

Mrs Agnes A Giroux age 70 of 7 Alfred Street Biddeford died at home Thursday after a brief illness Born in Biddeford April 19 1899 she was daughter of Archille and Mathilda Labarre and worked at Epee Mfg Co for 42 years She is survived by her widower two daughters a brother two half sisters three grandchildren four great grandchildren and several nieces Funeral services will be from St Josephs Church Monday at 8 am with viewing at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford today and tomorrow

A. Giroux Alfred’ Bt Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford

Stock Market Drops to Year Low on Rate Hikes and Tax Fears

The New York stock market slid to a 1969 year low as banks raised prime rates to 8 percent from 7 and Nixon officials signaled possible wage and price controls if Congress fails to extend the surtax. The Dow fell 12.02 to 892.58, with 1,187 decliners and 251 advancers among 1,600 issues. New 1962 lows reached 442 while only two issues hit new highs.

New York Congress Associated Press New York Exchange

Edwin F Tripp funeral notices in Saco area

Edwin F Tripp 56 resident of 21 Franklin Street Saco funeral services set for Saturday at 1 PM from Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco interment in Buxton Cemetery friends may call this afternoon and evening 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Arrangements by Philip H Gross Sr Director

Funeral Directors and Contacts in Saco Maine

The notice lists PDENNETT and CRAIG at 365 Main Street Saco Maine with EMOND'S Funeral Home at 244 5511 and J P SHUMWAY Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco with 284 5611. Philip H Gross Sr is identified as Director.

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

Funeral services for Andrew Pineau at Notre Dame de Lourdes

Funeral services were held for Andrew Pineau of 3 Market St Saco at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church with a Requiem High Mass by Rev Joseph Carrier and burial in St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford. WWI veterans performed military honors including a firing squad and flag presentation to Pineau's daughter Mrs Raoul Cote.

Andrew Pineau Market St Saco Notre Dame de _ Lourdes Joseph Carrier Lucien Carrier Albert Jalbert Eva Carrier St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford Francis Simard Thomas McGarrity Napoleon Frechette Arnold Ballard Arthur Gay Oreas Louis Chalbot Arthur Hooper Edward Gallant James Hoctor Alberto Danis Joseph Ruel Simard Everett Allen Trn Pineau Raoul Cote

Soviet pledge to back Arab world in Middle East talks

Cairo AP reports Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko assured President Nasser the USSR will not accept a partial settlement in the Middle East and will back Arab demands for Israeli withdrawal from territories occupied in the June 1967 war. Al Ahram notes Moscow may be weighing a U.S. peace package, with Israel seeking direct Arab talks, while Arabs and Soviets may reject phased withdrawals.

Cairo Andrei A. Gromyko Gamal Abdel Nasser Viet Union Middle East al Ahram Gromyko Nasser U.S New York Washington Israel Jerusalem Syria Golan Heights Soviet Union U.N Moscow Kremlin Tel Aviv

Mood Continues With Provincial Mood In Washington

The article notes a speaker remarking that even in Washington guests are provincial, suggesting a broader commentary on political climate and attitudes within the capital. It emphasizes a continued discussion from page one about mood and receptiveness at a congressional reception.

Washington

Weather and personal notes from Biddeford and Portland

The item notes Alma Poissant of 52 Cutts Street Biddeford in a medical at Notre Dame Hospital. Cpl. Thomas Dube U.S. Army has returned home from Vietnam. In Portland Ferry Road Camp Ellis Sace weather forecast shows considerable cloudiness with chance of thunderstorms. Tonight and north should be mostly cloudy with a few showers. lows near 60. Partly cloudy Saturday with a chance of afternoon storms. South remains cooler with variable clouds and showers.

Alma . Poissant Cutts St Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Vietnam Thomas Dube U.S. Army Dube Portland Ferry Road Camp Ellis Sace

Saco EWS to Hold Cookout Meeting at Ore Lake Home

Members of the Saco Past Noble Grand Association meet Monday at 6 30 pm at Mrs Virginia Maddox home on Ore Lake for a cookout. Saco Rebecca Lodge plans a 7 30 pm gathering tomorrow at Odd Fellows Hall in town.

Saco Past Noble Grand Association Virginia Maddox Ore Lake Saco Rebecca Lodge Odd Fellows Hall

Testimony in Dover murder case details gun dilemma

Detectives testified after Dr George Lord Alfred surgeon described removing a bullet during an abdominal operation on Goodwin. Dr Robertson Bidwell Portland neurosurgeon traced a gunshot path in Mrs Goodwin s head and Dr Anthony Betz Maine Medical Center corroborated death by brain injury and massive blood loss. A frightened exchange occurred as a gunman spoke from a doorway and Goodwin pleaded for him to put the gun down during a five hour standoff. The jury was absent and testimony paused with plans to resume.

Ers Sherwood Baston Joffre Street George Lord Alfred Goodwin Robertson Bidwell Portland Gist Mitch Ralph Smith

Car driven by J omnes P Anderer crashes on Beach Street

A car driven by James P Anderer, 37, of Ramingham Mass, lost control on Beach Street at night and struck a utility. Vehicle damage was estimated at 700 dollars.

Lhce J Omnes P. Anderer Ramingham Mass Beach Street

Boat damaged by concrete attack at Biddeford Saco yacht club

Police in Saco investigate vandalism from last week tying up at the Biddeford Saco Yacht Club dock. A concrete piece was used to damage a boat owned by Chris Ladakakos and its outboard motor.

Saco Chris Ladakakos Biddeford - Saco

Weather Outlook for New England Five Day Forecast

The Weather Bureau predicts a five day period Saturday through Wednesday with below normal temperatures overall. Daytime highs mostly in the lower 70s, cooler in extreme eastern Maine, overnight lows between 45 and 50 in northern areas and 50s in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Showers and possible thunderstorms are expected Saturday and midweek, with total rainfall over half an inch. Cooler trends continue into the weekend and early next week.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island Maine Cape Cel Massachusettes

Nixon names John D. Ryan to Joint Chiefs of Staff

President Nixon selects Air Force Gen. John D. Ryan to succeed Gen. John Paul McConnell as Joint Chiefs of Staff chief, with a likely August confirmation. Ryan chairs SAC, backs a mixed bomber and missile force and a new Advanced Manned Strategic Aircraft for the 1970s and beyond. He will lead 868,000 personnel as Air Force chief.

Washington Nixon Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force John D. Ryan Ryan Strategic Air Command John Paul McConnell Joint Chiefs Senate Europe Army Earle G. Wheeler Thomas H. Moorer Naval Operations JCS Haenes West Point Cherokee Iowa U.S Military Academy Bikini SAC North Vietnam Holloman Air Force Base N.M

Vietnam Withdrawal Planned By End August

SAIGON AP The US Command said two brigades of the 9th Infantry Division and a regimental landing team of the 3rd Marine Division will be withdrawn from Vietnam by the end of August and replaced by South Vietnamese soldiers.

Saigon U.S. 9Th Infantry Division U.S. Marine Division Vietnam

Maine Revenue Rises in May amid Fiscal Progress

Maine State Controller L Cranshaw reports May general fund revenue at 435000 dollars, 3.45 percent above estimates. For 11 months the fund totals 110.89 million against a 109.76 million forecast, signaling solid fiscal momentum. Governor Curtis highlights youth contributions in remarks at Eastport High School graduation. The governor cites Maine Rural Youth and a young university trustee appointment as signs of national renewal. In Augusta, Rep S Glenn Starbird gains 94 legislators backing for Indian Affairs Commissioner post, with Curtis noting the selection process remains unchanged as all applicants will be considered.

Associated Press Augusta L. Cranshaw Maine Eastport Curtis Glenn Starbird D-Kingman Indian Affairs Commissioners Edward C Hinckley Starbird Indian Affairs Department

Rape Charges Continue Against Biddeford Man

Lu c ien Auger, 44, of 71 Grayson St Biddeford, faced continued rape charges in 10th District Court in Saco on Thursday for an alleged June 10 assault on a 16 year old girl. Bail set at $2000. Multiple defendants were fined for traffic violations and related offenses in the same proceedings, including Beatrice Daudelin Byron C Taylor and others. Dave Adams of Emery Street Biddeford was bound over to the September term of the superior court on $1000 bail, charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature against Eve Ned F. Tracy on February 4 in Biddeford.

Lucien Auger Grayson St Biddeford 10Th District Court Saco Auger Beatrice Daudelin Marial Ave Byron C. Taylor Falmouth Gerard R. Cloutier Stockman Ave Michael W McCallum Goosefare Drive Old Orchard Beach Harry L. Davis Jr Somers Conn Robert E. Lewin Kennebunk Iwo Jima Lee T. Bright Dover - Foxcroft Robert A. Peterson Reading Mass Norman R. Gaudette Harrison Ave Abso Frederick Fernald Portland Jeffery G. Bannister Scarborough Peter A. Stroumbas West Scarborough James B. Hall Elm St Carl W. Scialdone Salem Yvonne J. Lilan Westbrook William L. Sherman Wells Gertrude Ave Diane R. Ritchie Betty A. Grant Oak St Pauline J. Gelinas Brackett St Claire Dave Adams Emery Street Superior Court Adams Eve Ned F. Tracy Biddeora

South Korea reports recovered North Korean craft and weapons

South Korea said a seized vessel with a top speed of knots carried an array of arms including an recoilless gun four 40 mm guns two 14.5 mm anti aircraft guns three heavy and two light machine guns plus automatic rifles five pistols and two antitank grenades. The agency identified Kim 38 of Haeju North Korea as a liaison division member on espionage duty when captured in South Korea. In Massachusetts a 19 year old man died in a chain reaction Route 128 crash after a car rammed two parked cars and a tanker struck the scene injuring six others.

Page One Coun Kim 38 Haeju North Korea Communist Party South Korea Woburn Mass Francis Gonsalves Belmont Route 128 Gonsalves

Sunglasses Lost at Bay View Beach in Saco

A pair of sunglasses was lost at Bay View Beach in Saco. If found, call 282-1976 to return the item.

Bay View Beach Saco Dial

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