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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1969

Page

2

Deaths Joseph Townsend Small 66 Biddeford

Joseph Townsend Small 66 of 215 Pool St Biddeford died yesterday after a short illness in a Biddeford hospital. Born Sept 22 1902 in Biddeford he worked over 50 years for Central Maine Power Co retiring about two years ago. He was active in Boy Scouts and a member of Dunlap Lodge A F and A M York Chapter Royal Arch Masons and Biddeford United Baptist Church. Survived by brother Arthur M Small and sisters Edna Emerson Gladys Lamb Marion Hatch plus several nieces and nephews. Funeral 1:30 p.m. tom at Shumway Funeral Home Saco with interment Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford. friends may call tonight 7–9.

Joseph Townsend Small Pool St Biddeford Fred H Bessie Townsend Small Central Maine Power Co Historical Committee Old Timers Club Small Dunlap Lodge A.F Saco Marion Hatch Pittsfield Mass Shumway Funeral E Spring St Woodlawn

Miss Ella K Wilson dies at 87 in Old Orchard Beach

Ella Kathryn Wilson 87 of 25 Evergreen Ave Old Orchard Beach died suddenly at home yesterday while living with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ayres Briga der George Bags Salvation Army will officiate at 2 p m Monday funeral at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home 36 Portland Ave with interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco

Old Orchard Beach Ella Kathryn Wilson Evergreen Ave Kenneth Ayres Portland San Francisco Calif Wilson Salvation Army Portland Ave George Bags Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco

Memorial for Joseph T. Small at Shumway Funeral Home

Ritualistic memorial services will be conducted for Joseph T. Small, a member, by Dunlap Lodge AF and AM. The service will be held at 7 30 tonight at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco.

Joseph T. Small Dunlap Lodge A.F AM. Biddefrd Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Saco

Saco Woman Feted At Bridal Shower

Elaine F Deschambeault of Saco honored at a garden bridal shower. She will wed Ross B Dindio of Roslindale Massachusetts on August 23. Party hosted by aunt Rose Deschambeault in Biddeford with many relatives in attendance and gift presentations noted.

Saco Elaine F. Deschambeault Alcide H. Deschambeault Pleasant St. Saco Alcide Deschambeault Deschambeault Ross B. Dindie Ross J. Dindio Roslindale Mass Rose Deschambeault Biddeford Carol Oy Paul Pollock Frances Din

Mrs Agus A Giroux Funeral Notice Strikes Biddeford

Giroux Mrs Agus A of 77 Alfred Street Biddeford dies. Funeral services from St Joseph Church Monday at 8 AM. Calling hours today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 PM at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street.

Giroux Agus A Alfred St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Funeral Directors Dennett and Craig Service Listing

Dennett and Craig Funeral Directors manage 365 Shumway and 35 Beeing Street Sacomest o A Gross Sr. listed as director in the notice.

Dennett & Craig

Funerals for Miss Arthemise Hebert Held in Biddeford Church

Funeral services for Miss Arthemise Hebert of Alhambra California were conducted at St. Joseph's Church Biddeford with Rt. Rev. Msgr. Elie Hevey presiding. Rev. Sylvia Levesque and Rev. Roger Bolduc assisted. music by the church choir and Diana Rousselle as organist. Interment followed at St. Joseph Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Father Bolduc. Bearers were Ovide Beaudoin Joseph Loranger Joseph Croteau and John Renouf.

Arthemise Hebert Alhambra Calif St. Joseph's Church Biddeford Elie Hevey Sylvia Levesque Roger Bolduc Diana Rousselle St. Joseph Cemetery Father Bolduc Ovide Beaudoin Joseph Loranger Joseph Croteau John Renouf

Renske Roy Wedding Held At Beach Church

Miss Elizabeth Jane Roy and Jerrold John Renske wed at St Margaret's Church in Old Orchard Beach officiated by Rev Aduel Leveille. The bride, daughter of Leonard and Mrs Roy, wore silk organza and lace. reception for 175 at Disabled American Veterans Mall Biddeford. After a trip to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands the couple will reside in Hartford Connecticut.

Old Orchard Beach Elizabeth Jane Roy Jerrold John Renske St. Margaret's Church Aduel Leveille Donald Hamalainen Leonard W. Roy Carll Ave Walter E. Renske Syracuse N.Y Bonnie Jean Roy Susan Borgardt Homstead Fla Joyce Gorke Carol Hanson Judith Ginny Thurston Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Hartford

Arts And Crafts At Clifford Park For Biddeford Youth

A summer Arts and Crafts program will be offered at Clifford Park for Biddeford children of all ages. Materials will be inexpensive and creative, using straw bottles stones string and bags with poster paint. Registration is Monday and Tuesday at Clifford Park. groups by age will be formed as registrations dictate. Miss Peggy Miniutti leads with support from the Biddeford Recreation Committee.

Clifford Park Biddeford Peggy Miniutti

Driver Escapes Injury In Freak Accident

A local resident Jane Thompson at 16 Pearl Ave had her parked car damaged when a truck from Cumberland Center struck an overhanging branch, breaking a window. In a separate incident on East Grand Avenue, Gaeton Lessard of Bishopton Quebec was hit by a car driven by Roland C. Downs of Biddeford. no injuries reported and Lessard’s damage estimated at 500 dollars.

Old Orchard Beach Jane Thompson Pearl Ave Pleasant Street Robert Maloney Cumberland Center Gaeton Lessard Bishopton Que Roland C. Downs Cutts St Biddeford East Grand Avenue Lessard Downs Auto

Anniversary list of names continues on page one

The notice lists numerous individuals and couples connected to an anniversary item, including Mrs Eddie Valliere Miss Florence Fontain Louis La croix Miss Anna Dichard Miss Clemence Levesque Mrs Isa belle St Ours Mr and Mrs Paul Gelinas Mr and Mrs Rudy Blanchette Miss Rose A Rathier Mr and Mrs Leo Couture Mr and Mrs Harvey De Vane Mr and Mrs Edward Cormier M and Mrs Douglas Hutchins and Mrs Henry Char land.

Eddie Valliere Florence Fontain Louis Lacroix Anna Dichard Clemence Levesque Isabelle St. Ours Paul Gelinas Rudy Blanchette Rose A. Rathier Leo Couture Harvey de Vane Edward Cormier Douglas Hutchins Henry Charland

Walter Davis and Arthur Desmarins Cancer Care Notice

Walter Davis of Jenkins Road Saco and Arthur Desmarins of 90 Foss Street Biddeford are listed as medical patients at Webber Hospital.

Walter Davis Jenkins Road Saco Webber Hospital Arthur Desmarins Foss St Biddeford

Youth Bible Meetings At Saco And Old Orchard Beach

Senior Youths and the 5:45 Bible Club of the Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco will meet tomorrow at 5 45 p m A young people service Christ's Ambassadors at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Atlantic Avenue and Third Street Old Orchard Beach begins 6 15 p m followed by an evangelistic service for all at 7 30 p m

Bible Club of the Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Nor Bible Study Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Christ’s Ambassadors The Saco United Baptist Church

Religious youth groups meet Sunday evenings in Kennebunk area

Weather looks unsettled with showers and cooler temperatures tonight through Sunday. Local church groups across Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Wells, Saco, and Ogunquit schedule Sunday and Monday gatherings including junior and senior youth fellowships, school of religion classes, and worship-related activities at St Martha's, Goodwins Mills, Biddeford, and other parishes.

Unitarian Universalist Church Main Street Portland Road Kennebunk Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills High School of Religion St. ‘Martha’s Kennebunkport St. A Kennebunk St. Ma Wells Beach St. Martha's Church Kennebunkport

Madly in love accused threatens wife in fatal shooting

The testimony details Ralph Goodwin’s alleged obsession and threats to kill his wife if she refused to leave with him. Lt Roy described family turmoil and repeated references to a man in the life. A .22 revolver with one spent cartridge and five live rounds was recovered after the shooting.

Joseph Roy Sanford Goodwin Ralph Roy Goodall Hospital Gendron State Bureau of Identification Benne

United States quarters imply Abrams unit to be replaced

A military communique notes the first combat unit slated for replacement is a battalion of the 9th Infantry Division. About 900 soldiers will be airlifted to the continental United States for inactivation before mid July.

Creighton W. Abrams Vietnam 9Th Division 9Th Infantry Division United States

Wheeler Morin wedding held in Biddeford

Lorra ine Hlene Morin wed Robert James Wheeler Jr at St. Andre s Church Biddeford in a silk organza gown with lace Sabina neckline. Attendants wore rainbow gowns. A reception for 150 followed at Biddeford Saco Eagles. They plan a New York Niagara Falls trip and will live in Medford, Mass.

Biddeford Wheeler St. Andre's High School Components Inc Medford Mass Northeastern University Boston Medford Mass Central Ave

Miss Carol Clark to be employed as medical secretary

Recently graduated from Becker Junior College Worcester Mass Miss Carol Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Dorrance Clark Bourne Street Kennebunk was a Dean's list student for four semesters eligible for Gamma Chi Sigma honor society She will be employed as a medical secretary Ay Mercy Hospital in Port ja

Becker Junior College Worcester Mass Carol Dorrance Clark Bourne ‘Street Kennebunk Clark Gamma Chi Sigma Ay Mercy Hospital Portja

South Portland Girl Marries Biddeford Man

Miss Linda J. Fielding of Scarborough wed Donald J. Dutremble of Biddeford in St. John's Church South Portland. Rev. John Ryan officiated. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. Michael Brown of Orono and bridesmaids from Scarborough Portland Farmington and Old Orchard Beach. About 200 guests attended a reception at Pinedale Restaurant. The couple will reside in Sanford.

Car Forced Off Road In Biddeford

Paul E. Lesieur 42 of 38 Beach St Saco drove along Elm Street when another car passing from behind crowded his car off the road forcing it into a pole. Biddeford police Sgt Albert Elwell and Capt Philip Poirier investigated the incident.

Paul E. Lesieur Beach St Saco Elm Street Lesieur St. Mary's Street Biddeford Albert Elwell Philip Poirier

Used Trucks Are Listed In Section 12 Of Want Ads

Local want ads list used trucks under section 12 with brief item notes. Listings reference buyer needs and vehicle ages, with contact details and prices where available, showing a range of makes and models common to regional markets.

Miss Pittfield Made Bride Of Ronald Valade

Miss Pittfield weds Ronald Leopold Valade at United Methodist Church in a ceremony for about 100 guests. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Roland E. Peters and Robert E. Pittfield, wore a cane waistline gown with a pearl crystal veil and carried pink roses and white carnations with an orchid. Attendant Michele Santorsola wore yellow crepe, maid of honor. Best man Richard Valade. ushers Dennis Lee Pittfield and John F.E. Fitzgerald. The couple will reside in Bangor after wedding trip to Bar Harbor. she is Orchard Beach High School graduate.

St. Andre's Church Biddeford Lorraine Hlene Morin Albert Morin Pinette Ave Robert James Wheeler ,Jr Robert Wheeler Sr Medford Mass Maurice Morin Laura Proulx Priscilla LaBrecque Jeaninette Wheeler Bedford Priscilla Lapierre Nancy Perry Lise Morin Pinedale Scarborough Susan Fielding Sanford Old Orchard Beach United Methodist Church Lynette Susan Pittfield Roland E. Peters Atlantic Ave Robert E. Pittfield New York Ronald Leopold Valade Rita Daigle Jacksonville Fla Fideio Ae Vonne Oo Michele Santorsola Richard Valade Dennis Lee Pittfield John FE. Fitzgerald Susan Pittifeld

Girouard Roy Wedding Solemnized in Biddeford

Joan Theresa Roy and Donald Edward Girouard were married at St. Andre's Church Biddeford in a ceremony with white gladioli and pink daisies. The reception followed for 300 guests. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Roy and the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond H. Girouard. They will reside at 157A Pool Street after June 1.

Beebe Grondin Nuptials Held In Biddeford

Miss Precille Marie Grondin and Douglas Torrance Beebe united in marriage at the United Church of Christ in Biddeford. Attendants included Barbara Cassidy and Jerry Flueckiger, with ushers Ronald Grondin and Marc Bouthot. The bride, a Rivier College graduate and former French teacher, will reside with her husband in Athens, Georgia, where he serves as an economics assistant professor after Purdue work.

United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford Precille Marie Grondin Oscar J. Grondin Douglas Torrance Beebe Ralph Emerson Beebe East Cleveland Ohio Conrad A. Grondin Barbara C. Cassidy Fredericksburg Jerry Flueckiger Oxford Ronald A. Grondin Marc D. Bouthot Beebe Rivier College Nashua N.H Purdue University Thornton Academy Miami Universit Athens University of Georgia

Holy Cross Distance Ace Art Dulong Seeks Distances Title

Randolph native Art Dulong, Holy Cross distance running ace, defends his three mile title and also competes in the mile. His versatility anchors the meet as he targets multiple event wins and a strong showing against rival runners.

Holy Cross Art Dulong Randolph

Biddeford Church Service Promotes Giving Sermon

Biddeford United Church of Christ hosts Sunday service with the sermon Not What You Have But What You Give. Elinor Merry performs a preludero reverie and Reverie by Wagner. Robert Estes, Gorham State College faculty member, guest soloist. free parking across the street. service open to the public. Also in Randolph Massachusetts Al Hall, four time US Olympian, defends hammer title at the 80th New England AAU Senior Track and Field Championships at Randolph High School Stadium.

United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford Elinor Merry Revernea Wubinstein Ter Tal Song Larso Robert Estes Gorham State College Randolph Mass al Hall U.S Randolph High School

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ella K. Wilson Gerald Eastman Ross Dindio Frances Dindio Paul Pollock Henry Henaire Richard Braley George Loignon Ann Hebert Carol Roy Emile Deschambeault Frederic Deschambeault Nelson Deschambeault David Deschambeault William Papi James Madden Conrad Hebert Charlene Hebert Irene Deschambeault Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy Paul R. Edwards Madelyn Maurice Renske-Roy Beach Church South Congregational Church Temple Street Kennebbunkport Methodist Youth Fellowship School Street Methodist Church Mary's Wells United Church of Christ Congregational Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship i Ogunquit Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Advent Christian Church Sandra Bergeron Donald Cowan Reading Patrick Wheeler Maynard Roger Morin South Portland St. John’s Church Linda J. Fielding William J. Fielding Jr Donald J. Dutremble Lucien A. Dun Green St John Ryan Michael Brown Orono Denis Dutremble Farmington Karen Fielding Donna Douglas Susan Hatch Nancy St. Amand Elizabeth Jean Fielding Brown Lucien A. Dutremble Dennis Dutremble Richard Dutrembie Alan Dutrembie Perry Fielding Larry Wendell White Miss Pittfield Ronald Valade Andrew Carnegi Hague Peace Palace Netherlands Girouard-Roy St. Andre’s Church Joan Theresa Roy George A. Roy Bernard Ave Donald Edward Girouard Raymond H. Girouard Joan Picard Nancy Bouchard Nancy Lambert Dior Dennis Robert Norman Roy Ben Picard Sylvaine Roy Girouard New Hampshire St. Andre’s High School Warehouse Food Outlets Inc Scandia Rae Emwermaet Youland Jewelry Main St Old Orchard Beach High School C.C.B. High School Jerome LePelletier Marine Insurance Ym J Rousseau Insurance Agency Elm ST Biddeford, ME Aki E Wo Maine
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