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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1968

Page

3

Deaths John William Travers 71 Biddeford resident

John William Travers 71 of 10 Travers Street Biddeford died last night in a Portland hospital after a long illness. Born September 22 1896 in Biddeford he was the son of John and Anastasia Travers. A World War I veteran and member of York County Barracks Veterans of World War I he attended St Josephs Church Biddeford. He worked as a driver for the Biddeford Street Department before retiring. Survived by his widow Alma Brouillette Travers and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at St Josephs Church 8 am Tuesday with calling hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today tomorrow and Monday at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford.

John William Travers Travers St Biddeford Portland John Anastasia Walch Travers York County Barracks St. Joseph's Church Travers Alma Brouillette Travers Sansoucy Stone St

Miss Laura Amnotte ARUNDEL obituary notice

Laura Amnotte 64 resident of Arundel died this morning in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. A native of Biddeford she was a St Joseph's Parish member and worked at the Saco Lowell Shops in Biddeford for 33 years. Survived by five sisters including Anglina Cramer and Aline Caron and Sister Louis Florence Amnette of Lewiston. Funeral from St Joseph's Church Tuesday at 7:30 am with burial in St Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call at Cote Funeral Home tonight 7 to 10 and tomorrow and Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm.

Arundel Laura Amnotte Biddeford Louise Nadeau) Amnotte St. Joseph's Church Saco-Lowell Bideford Sarvi Anglina Cramer Springvale Joseph Salvas Aline Caron Louis Florence Juliette Amnette Presentation of Mary Lewiston Dudley Rich St. Joseph's Cemetery Cote Funeral

Veterans of World War I Meet at Sansoucy Funeral Home

Members of York County Bar racks. Veterans of World War I will meet at 7 30 tomorrow night at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford to pay respects to a member John Travers.

York County Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St. Biddeford John Travers

Congress hears housing plan with lead tale of unsafe federally funded homes

The pace one Congress heard that over 2300 federally financed homes for poor Indians lack water and sanitation, making them unfit for occupancy. The Poor People's Campaign won an extra week in its shantytown as Abernathy vows the protest will continue until relief arrives. Police rescued 11 demonstrators from a hostile Wallace rally crowd. GOP governors seek platform guidance as Nixon trims schedule to avoid Rockefeller clash. Six senators flip to back gun ban as Kennedy reaction grows. Civil Rights Commission orders Alabama agencies to end Negro job discrimination. A Map Service case seeks reinstatement after alleged immoral charge.

Congress Ralph David Abernathy George Wallace Richard M. Nixon Nelson A. Rockefeller Robert F. Kennedy Washington U.S. Civil Rights Commission Alabama Army Map Service

Fire crews find only hot water tank trouble at Biddeford home

A needless run was made to 117 South St Biddeford last night where firefighters found only hot water tank trouble. The two story wooden dwelling is owned by Mrs Odin Per reault and occupied by Mrs Maurice Janelle.

South St Biddeford Odin Perreault Maurice Janelle

Funeral Directors and Services Listing

Funeral homes Emond s Funeral Home and Shumway Funeral Service listed with addresses in Saco and contact numbers 284 5511 and 284 5611. Directors Frank X Emond J P Conroy Philip H Gross Sr are named.

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr

Funeral Services for PFC Raymond A Borduas Biddeford Marine

Funeral services for PFC Raymond A Borduas USMC 20 son of Mr and Mrs Jean Paul Borduas of 165 Graham St Biddeford will be held Monday morning at 7 30 at St Josephs Church in Biddeford. Friends may call at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred St today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m.

PFC Raymond A. Borduas USMC Jean Paul Borduas Graham St Biddeford Vietnam St. Joseph's Church Bolduc Alfred St

Widower John Habiger and sons ordained priests

John Paul Habiger 62 and his sons John Jr 30 and Henry 26 were ordained as Roman Catholic Benedictine priests by Archbishop Edward Hunkeler at St Benedicts Abbey in Atchison Kansas Habiger from Salina widower studied at St Benedicts College and Belmont Abbey North Carolina Their wife died in 1963 and Habiger plans to baptize his granddaughter Maria Therese Andrade in Wichita today The child was born May 29 to his daughter Mrs Luis Andrade

Habiger Maria Therese Andrade Wichita Luis Andrade

Goldberg to Leave UN Post With Gifted Rocking Chair

U S ambassador Arthur Goldberg will depart next week from the United Nations. He received a Kennedy era style rocking chair, a gavel used in Security Council sessions, and his office flag as farewell gifts from members of the U.S. Mission.

United Nations N.Y Arthur Goldberg U.S John F. Kennedy Goldberg Security Council

Paul Schrade Released After Kennedy Assassination Wound

Hollywood California AP Paul Schrade Western regional director of the United Auto Workers was released from Kaiser Foundation Hospital Friday after a two hour operation to remove bullet fragments from his head. He was wounded during the June 5 gunfire that killed Senator Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel.

Hollywood Calif Paul Schrade Robert F. Kennedy Kaiser Foundation Schrade United Auto Workers Ambassador Hotel

McKissick Seeks Relief as CORE National Director

Floyd B McKissick said he asked to be relieved as national director of the Congress of Racial Equality but his resignation was rejected May 30 by CORE's National Action Council. He hinted at an indefinite leave after the CORE convention in Columbus Ohio to treat a slipped disc and noted plans to write a book while pursuing admission to the New York bar.

New York Floyd B. McKissick Congress of Racal Equality McKissick National Action Council CORE Columbus Ohio North Carolina

Officer Guilmette Celebrates Birthday in Biddeford

Biddeford police officer Alfred Guilmette turns 61 today marking 33 years of service with the Biddeford Police Department. He began his law enforcement career with the city in the early 1990s and remains a long tenured member of the force.

Biddeford Alfred Guilmette

Biddeford primary votes face many questions

Polls in Biddeford open 9 am to 8 pm for a Democratic primary with a $955,000 bond issue for Farmington State College women’s dorms and a party affiliation neutral referendum. Ward sites include Siloam Hall and Memorial Field House. Theodore Truman endorses Plato Truman’s race. votes also cast in Saco and Old Orchard Beach at specified venues.

Academy Castine Farmington State College Biddeford Pauline C. Berry Siloam Hall Cross and Pike Streets Emery School Fremont Club St. Joseph's Parish Hall St. Mary’s School Theodore Truman Plato Truman U. S U.S Congress Maine Saco Old Orchard Beach Sweetser School City Hall Fairfield School Recreation Cen

Local Notices List Medical Patients in Biddeford and Saco

Mrs Alma Muise of 35 Quimby Street Biddeford is listed as a patient at Webber Hospital. Richard Murphy of 71 Ferry Road Saco is identified as a patient at the same facility.

Alma Muise Quimby St Biddeford Webber Hospital Richard Murphy Ferry Road Saco

Home Corporation of Owen-Davis Post Meet at Beach Street

A special meeting of the Home Corporation of Owen-Davis Post American Legion is set for Monday at 8 p.m. at the Beach Street post home in Saco.

Home Corporation of Owen-Davis Post American Legion Beach Street Saco Post

Evening Services At Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle

On Sunday at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach the Christ's Ambassadors youth service starts at 6 15 pm followed by an evangelistic service for all at 7 30 pm The Advent Christian Church Youth Fellowship in Kennebunk will meet Sunday at 6 15 pm.

Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Christ's Ambassadors Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk

Unitarian Church Offers School of Religion Classes

The Unitarian Universalist Church at Main Street and Portland Road Kennebunk will conduct School of Religion classes Monday at 3 30 p m for students in Grades 1 through 12.

Unitarian Universalist Church Main Street Portland Road Kennebunk

Senior Youth meeting at South Congregational Kennebec

The Senior Youth group of South Congregational Church on Temple Street Kennebec will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in the church hall to discuss upcoming activities and plan events.

South Congregational Church Temple Street Kenneeee

Junior Choir Rehearsal At Ly man Baptist Church

The Junior Choir of the Ly man Baptist Church will rehearse Sunday at 6 p m at the church in Goodwins Mills.

Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Parish High School Religion Classes Set for Three Parishes

The High School of Religion classes for all high school students in St. Martha's Kennebunkport St. Monica's Kennebunk and St. Mary's Wells Beach will be held each Monday at 6 30 PM at St. Martha's Church Kennebunkport.

St. Martha’s Kennebunkport St. Monica’s Kennebunk St. Mary’s, Wells Beach St. Martha's Church Kennebunkport

Methodist Youth Fellowship to Meet at School Street Church

The Methodist Youth Fellowship of School Street Methodist Church Saco will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church.

Methodist Youth Fellowship School Street Methodist Church Saco

Confraternity CCD Classes Held at St Marys Wells Beach

CCD classes for grades 1 through 8 meet at St. Marys Church Wells Beach after the 9 a.m. mass on Sunday.

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach

Youth group meeting at Advent Christian Chains Mills

The Youth of Advent Christian Chains Mills will meet at 7 p.m. for a planned gathering. Members are reminded to arrive on time and bring any requested materials.

Advent Christian Chains Mills

Senior High Youth Fellowship Meeting at Biddeford Church

The Senior High Youth Fellowship of the United Church of Christ Biddeford will meet Sunday from 5 15 to 6 15 pm in the church chamber.

The United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford

Youth Fellowship Event Tonight at Six

A Youth Fellowship gathering is scheduled for this evening at 6 p.m. The event aims to bring together local youths for fellowship and planned activities.

Ship of the West Kennebunk Methodist church meets Sunday

The West Kennebunk Methodist church ship will hold a meeting Sunday at 3 p m.

Baptist Youth Fellowship Meeting at Ogunquit Church

The Baptist Youth Fellowship of Ogunquit Baptist church will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church, inviting all young members to attend.

Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship meets Sunday

The Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Saco United Baptist church will meet Sunday at 6 p m.

Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship The Saco United Baptist Church

Senior High Youth Fellowship Meets Tomorrow at 2 PM

The Senior High Youth Fellowship of the Saco United Baptist Church will meet tomorrow at 2 PM.

Saco United Baptist Church

Bicyclist Bruised In Biddeford Accident

A nine year old Biddeford boy escaped serious injury after a bicycle collision at West Street and Granite Street Extension. Ronald Dubois, 130 West Street, was treated at Webber Hospital for arm and leg bruises after the crash with motorist Robert Maurice, 24, of 2 Breton Street. Maurice said he turned the corner at the intersection.

Biddeford Ronald Dubois West St Webber Hospital West Street Granite Street Robert A. Maurice Breton St Maurice

Ault Ault Enters Maine GOP Primary For Change

Ault Ault was appointed to Annapolis by Senator Margaret Chase Smith and graduated in 1958. He failed his final physical, began as an engineer with Boeing on missiles and moon rockets, and later took a job with Keyes. He travels 42 miles daily with his Swiss former airline hostess wife and three children. He entered the Maine GOP primary amid Horace Hildreth Jr. and Gary Merrill as a peace candidate, aiming to spur party discussion and now to win.

Ault Annapolis Margaret Chase Smith Boeing Co State Employment Commission Keyes Switzerland Horace Hildreth Jr Gary Merrill GOP Maine

Otis Brothers Install First Electric Elevator in 1889 New York

The Otis brothers completed the installation of the first electric elevator in a New York building in 1889, marking a milestone in urban vertical transportation and building technology.

Otis Brothers New York

Portland Weather: Cloudy Skies with Scattered Showers

Port town reports partly cloudy conditions tonight with mostly cloudy north portions and a chance of scattered showers or thundershowers. Lows in the upper 50s to near 60. Sunday looks partly cloudy and cooler with widely scattered showers possible.

Portland

Beach Girl Honored At Bridal Shower

OLD ORCHARD BEACH A bridal shower was held for Miss Jessie M Jalbert at the Big House Davis Cabins Walnut Street. Hostesses were Corinne Russell Madeline Corriveau Madeline McPhearson Ruth Jones and Rita Sherman. Attending were Lillian Sclare Jane Mullen Ann Mullen Freda MacdAllister Vera Rudy Elizabeth Goudreau Louise Lafontain Doris Ellingwood Beulah Pelletier Yvette Ledoux Lou Nadeau Leah Osher Blanche Gagne Louella Beruve Marlene Gouin Pearl Jacques Phyllis Clark Lydia Deskearn Simone Janelle Marriette Dussault Jessie McPhearson Karen Kelley Lillian Lamo Lynette Earle Carmen Desjardin Jan Desjardin June Dubuc Elaine Fletcher and Walker of New Castle NH Also Blanche Neault Mary Morsey Yvonne Semo Pauline Parish Barbara Huff Kaye Jalbert and Barbara Jalbert Sharing in the gift presentation but unable to attend were Ruth Auger Sandra Caldwell Ramona Simpson Edna Smith Sally Shenkel Kay Bergeron Jeanine Sloan Catherine Neilon Bella Shatz Annette Ouellette Ada Lovitt Mildred Hanning Marguerite Duhamel Alma LaCroix Tobie Nathanson and Annette DuBreil.

Old Orchard Beach Jessie M. Jalbert Ruth Auger Sandra Caldwell Ramona Simpson Edna Smith Sally Shenkel Kay Bergeron Jeanine Sloan Catherine Neilon Bella Shatz Annette Ouellette Ada Lovitt Mildred Hanning Marguerite Duhamel Alma LaCroix Tobie Nathanson Annette DuBreil

Christ of the Ozarks statue draws over a million visitors

The seven story Christ of the Ozarks statue on Magnetic Mountain in Eureka Springs Arkansas has attracted more than a million visitors since its dedication in June 1966. It stands as the sole giant Christ figure in the United States.

Christ of

Saco Man Named To Directors Board

Gilbert D. Harrison Jr. of Saco was named to the Biddeford & Saco Water Co. board at the stockholders meeting, replacing the late Mark Black. Harrison, 54, has worked at West Point-Pepperell and Maremont and now runs National Woodworking Co. in West Kennebunk, a Wilmington born veteran of World War II. He holds Bowdoin College and Edward Little High School diplomas and played football and track in college. Other names listed show multiple electees across wards 5 to 7.

Gilbert D. Harrison Jr Ferry Road Saco Biddeford & Saco Water Co Harrison Mark Black West Point-Pepperell Mfg. Co. Inc Maremont Inc National Woodworking Co. Inc West Kennebunk Wilmington Del New York Maine Edward Little High School Auburn Bowdoin College U.S. Army

Local Man Marks CMP Service Time

Augusta news notes Frank G. Johnson Jr. of Biddeford marks 45 years with Central Maine Power Co. Johnson started as an office boy in 1923, became a lineman in 1942, then line foreman and inspector, now honoring long service. He holds Masonic honors and Knights Templar membership, with a family of two sons and a daughter.

Augusta Frank G. Johnson Jr Biddeford Central Maine Power Co Public Service Utility Johnson CMP Old Orchard Beach Dunlap Lodge 47 Af&am York Royal Arch St. Amand Commandery Knights of Templar Phyllis Irene Mahar

New Names Swell Voter List In Biddeford

A biddeford voter roster expansion lists new electors across wards. Names include John Daniel Ahern Jr, Richard C Bonser, Mary T Bonser, Guy R Bouthillette, Andre A Chouinard, Marilyn Jean Donovan, Patricia Ann Le May, and others at Biddeford Pool Hills Beach and nearby streets across Wards 1 2 3 4. The entry provides full street addresses for many new voters.

Biddeford John Daniel Ahern Jr Biddeford Pool Richard C. Bonser Hills Beach Mary T. Bonser Guy R. Bouthillette Pool Road Andre A. Chouinard Marilyn Jean Donovan Patricia Ann Lemay Roger Armand Lemay James H. McGrath Jr Charles R. Oestreicher Leonard J. Vigneault Pike St. Ward Anita R. Belanger Summer St Annette Belanger Ruth Boyajian Oak St Raymond James Couillard Mt. Vernon St Henry J. Deschaine Jr Birch St William E. Gobeil James Henry Murphy Jr Sadik Selim Main St James R. Buchanan Louise J. Chasse Harrison Ave Dolores Descoteaux Belmont Ave Norman M. Descoteaux Dolores R. Desmarais Andre M. Labrie Prospect St Paul A. Mathieu Roy R. Michaud Alfred St Roy

In Brief Adults Medicine Endangers Infant Health

In Los Angeles AP reports that giving infants even small doses of adult medicines can threaten their health due to different drug metabolism in infancy. Dr. Alan K. Done of the University of Utah notes the risk. In Portland AP notes a US Bureau team found a putrified fish preparation repels deer more effectively than other repellents in virgin woods.

Los Angeles Alan K. Done University of Utah Portland Ore Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife

Saigon restaurant owner loses reptiles to Viet Cong occupation

In Cholon Saigon the manager of a Chinese section restaurant reports his entire stock of turtles monkeys snakes porcupines and boa constrictors vanished when the Viet Cong occupied the establishment recently.

Saigon Cholon

Cincinnati Bar Plan Could Fund Divorce Legal Fees

The Cincinnati Bar Association executive committee weighs a plan to provide funds for legal fees to individuals pursuing divorces. Borrowers would repay through monthly installments under the proposed program.

Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati Bar Association

Two Accidents Reported in Saco Police logs two crashes

Saco police investigated two accidents Friday at 2 45 pm. Paul G Labbe of 19 Evanthia Drive Biddeford stopped at Portland Road light and was rear ended by Barbara L Gordon of Kennebunkport. In the second crash Camille Bedard of 111 Common Street Saco backed into a parked car in Pepperell Square operated by Edna V Armstrong of 63 North Street.

Saco Paul G. Labbe Evanthia Drive Biddeford Portland Road Barbara L. Gordon Kennebunkport Camille Bedard Common St. Laco Pepperell Square Edna V. Armstrong North St

Biddeford Pool Church To Open For Summer

St Brendan's Church at Biddeford Pool will open for the summer season tomorrow, according to Rev Cornelius J Enright P R pastor of St Mary's Church Biddeford. Masses will be held at 7 30 and 9 30 a m.

St. Brendan's Biddeford Pool Cornelius J. Enright P.R St. Mary's Church Biddeford

Piano tuner saved Southport recital after string breaks

In Southport, Jew Wolf faced a snapped E string during Bach Partita No 1 in B flat minor as humidity rose. Frank Dillingham from the audience improvised a tool and replaced the string, letting the concert resume after a brief intermission with punch and cookies.

Southport, Conn Southshore Music Club Jew Wolf Frank Dillingham Wolf Dillingham

Eighth graders with severe disabilities earn diplomas

In Little Rock Arkansas 32 students at the Easter Sea educational and therapy center completed the eighth grade. One graduated from wheelchairs another received a diploma for extreme friendliness and several earned diplomas for academic achievement. The diplomas reflected each child's strongest area of improvement despite not attending traditional public schools.

Little Rock, Ark Easter Sea

Public Domain and Government Lands Statement

The national domain encompasses all land including public and private property. Public domain comprises the remainder of lands originally acquired by the government.

Paul Denett Receives B A Degree at Nassan College

Paul Denett of Arlington Virginia residing at 57 Cedar Ave earned a B A degree during commencement exercises held at Nassan College in Springvale last Sunday.

Paul Denett Arlington Cedar Ave Nassan College Springvale

San Francisco to bar adults in parks with children rumor

San Francisco officials approved signs for parks saying areas marked as children's playgrounds exclude adults unless with children. The move follows complaints that hippies use parks, and the signs will restrict adult access this summer in recreation areas.

San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission

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