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Biddeford Saco Journal

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Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1968

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Funeral services for Mollie Kaden Remar

Mrs Mollie Kaden Remar 75 of 13 Oak St Biddeford died Saturday after brief illness in a Biddeford hospital Funeral services were held yesterday at Temple Beth El Portland with interment at Mt Sinai Cemetery Surviving are her widower two sons a daughter Mrs Jeanette Green six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews The mourning period will be at Mrs Green s home in Saco She was born August 15 1892 in Wilna Russia and was a member of Etz Chaim Synagogue Biddeford and Hadassah

Mollie Kaden Remar Oak St Biddeford Temple Beth el Portland Mt. Sinai Remar Jeannette Green King St Saco Wilna Russia Etz Chaim Synagogue Biddeford-Saco Hadassah Carl Remar Benjamin Irving Green

Joseph H Hussey 74 of Saco dies after short illness

Joseph H Hussey 74 of 16 Middle St Saco died in a Portland hospital after a short illness. Born March 25 1894 in Biddeford he was a Navy veteran of World War I and a former Biddeford Pool volunteer fireman and fisherman. Survived by one sister Mrs Preston Alley of Biddeford Pool and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 1:30 p m Wednesday at Shumway Funeral Home Saco with calling hours 7 to 9 p m tomorrow.

Joseph H. Hussey Middle St Saco Portland Biddeford Edward L Data Smart Hussey U.S. Navy Hussey Biddeford Pool Preston Alley Shumway Funeral Home Spring St

Prayer Circle at Sansoucy Funeral Home

Members of Our Lady of Fatima Circle will meet tonight at 7 15 to offer prayers for John Travers husband of a member at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford.

Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella Sansoucy Stone St Biddeford John Travers

Alexandre Borduas Dies After Heart Attack in Saco

Alexandre Borduas 74 of 46 Green St. Saco died after a heart attack yesterday. He worked at Pepperell Mfg Co and Saco Lowell Shops and later as maintenance man for Mutual Theatre and Saco Mutual Insurance. He was a Notre Dame de Lourdes parishioner and a Catholic Foresters member. Survived by wife Marie Laure Hemond Borduas, one son, three daughters, two sisters, eight grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Raymond Borduas, a grandson, died in Vietnam and was buried this morning.

Alexandre Borduas Green St Saco Michael M. P. Magaudda Biddeford Joseph and Clothilde Beaudoin Borduas Borduas Pepperell Mfg. Co Saco Lowell Mutual Theatre Saco Mutual Insurance Co Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Order of Foresters Marie Laure Hemond Borduas Jean Paul Borduas Wilfrid Rita) Rouillard Gilberte Borduas Roland Therese) Paquette Marie Cormier Laura Fields Pfe Raymond Borduas Vietnam

Traffic Accidents Reported In Saco

Saco police investigated several weekend traffic accidents. Frank L. Peck backed into Mary F. Kimball on Thornton Avenue. Richard A. Kennedy collided with Kathy F. Andrews on Old Orchard Road. Susan D. Picken sideswiped a parked car owned by Robert W. Stickles on School Street.

Saco Frank L. Peck Biddeford Pool Thornton Avenue Mary F. Kimball Arlington Mass Richard A. Kennedy Castleton Kathy F. Andrews Locke St Old Orchard Road School Street Susan D. Picken Milford Robert W. Stickles Main St

Funeral for PFC Raymond Borduas USMC in Biddeford

Funeral services for Pte. Raymond A Borduas USMC of 165 Graham St Biddeford who was killed in Vietnam on June 4 1968 were held at St Joseph s Church. Rev Sylvia Levesque celebrated a solemn requiem high mass with deacon Rev Valmont Gilbert and sub deacon Rev Donald Daigle. Full military honors were given by a Marine firing squad from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard with flag presentation to the family by Sgt Francis Furey USMC.

Raymond A Borduas Usmc Graham St Biddeford Jean Pau Borduas Vietnam St. Joseph's Church Sylvia Levesque Valmont Gilbert Donald Daigle

Funeral Services for Wilfrid Cote at St Andre Church

Funeral services for Wilfrid Cote of 7 Pike Street Biddeford were held at St. Andre's Church Biddeford. Rev Charles E Rivard celebrated a Requiem High Mass with the church choir and organist Mrs Laura Proulx. Interment followed in St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Rev Roland J Sirois. Bearers were Albert Nolette Edmond Neault Henri Bourque William Bisson Josephphat Tardif and Edgar Cabana.

Wilfrid Cote Pike St Biddeford St. Andre's Church Charles E. Rivard Laura Proulx St. Joseph's Cemetery Roland J. Sirois Albert Nolette Edmond Neault Henri Bourque William Bisson Josephat Tardif Edgar Cabana

Requiem Mass for Exilda Pauer in Biddeford Church

The service for Exilda Pauer of 9 Myrtle St. Biddeford took place this morning at St. Joseph's Church Biddeford. Rt Rev Msgr Elie Hevey celebrated a solemn high Mass assisted by Rev Sylvia Levesque deacon and Rev Donald Daigle sub deacon. Mrs Diana Rousselle was organist with the church male choir. Graveside prayers were led by Father Levesque at St Josephs Cemetery Biddeford. Bearers were Claude Robert Roland Jack Lionel Hevey and Thomas Tipping.

Exilda Pauer Myrtle St Biddeford St. Joseph’s Church Elie Hevey Sylvia Levesque Donald Daigle Diana Rousselle St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Levesque Claude Robert Roland Jack Lionel Hevey Thomas Tipping

Two In Hospital After Accident On Turnpike

Two Massachusetts residents were injured Sunday night when their car left the Maine Turnpike near the Saco-Scarborough line and overturned. Bernard Leavy, 26, and Mary Ann Zacharecz, 24, of Gardiner were admitted to Maine Medical Center in Portland. State Trooper Robert Tupper of Freeport investigated. the late model car was a total loss.

Massachusetts Maine Turnpike Saco - Scarborough Maine Medical Center Portland Bernard E. Leavy Mary Ann Zacharecz Gardiner Mass Robert Tupper Freeport

Two Biddeford Men Hurt In Elm Street Crash

Two Biddeford men were injured in an Elm Street collision Sunday. Stanley A. Hartford 29 of 36 South Street and Bruce Hartford 23 a passenger were taken to Webber Hospital for lacerations. Dolores F. Massan 34 of 27 Irving Street Saco operated the other vehicle. Police Armand Quellette and Raymond Langevin investigated. A second Sunday crash at Main and Water Streets involved Jeannine C Paquet 31 and Emile Boilard 68. Boilard said brakes failed and no injuries were reported.

Biddeford Elm Street Stanley A. Hartford South St Bruce Hartford Webberospital Dolores F. Massan Irving St Saco Armand Quellette Raymond Langevin Main Street Water Street Jeannine C. Paquet Bernard Ave Emile Boilard Cleaves St Boilard Paquet Aeign

Miss Joan Bolduc Honored At Party

A surprise farewell party at 171 Granite St Biddeford hosted by Diane Goudreau and St An dre's School sixth graders honored Joan Bolduc on her move with her parents Gerard and the Bolduc siblings to California. Guests included Diane Pare Rachel Cyr Grace Gauthier and many others. gifts money and a farewell cake were shared.

Diane Goudreau Granite St Biddeford Joan Bolduc Southgate Ave Gerard Bolduc California Diane Joan's St. Andre’s School

Local Personal Notices From Biddeford Area

Mrs Doaa Rachon of 11 Mitch ell Lane Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Fred Goulet of Hill Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Leo M Sansoucy of the United States Army Security Agency left for Vietnam after a 30 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Hormidas Sansoucy of 12 Rathier Street Biddeford.

Doaa Rachon Mitchell Lane Biddeford Webber Hospital Fred Goulet Hill Street Leo M. Sansoucy United States Army Security Agency U.S.A.S.A Vietnam Hormidas Sansoucy Rathier St

Saco Extension and Legion Meet Tomorrow in town

Members of the Saco Extension will meet tomorrow at 10 30 a.m. at the home of Mrs Marjorie Fogg on Mechanic Street. Owen Davis Post American Legion will meet at 8 p.m. tomorrow at the nearest home on Beach Street in Saco where refreshments will be served.

Saco Marjorie Fogg Mechanic Street Owen - Davis Post American Legion Est Beach Street Aco

Church Notices Include Meetings Across Local Halls

A Congregation Book Study meets at 8 p m Tuesday in Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses 107 Main St Saco. Sunbeams girls 6 10 meet Tuesday 3 30 p m Salvation Army hall 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach. Ladies Home League gathers Tuesday 7 30 p m Salvation Army hall Old Orchard Beach. Prayer meeting Tuesday 7 30 p m Full Gospel church Route 9A Wells.

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Main St Saco the Sunbeams Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Ladies Home League Full Gospel Wells

Biddeford Firefighters Rescue Man From Saco River

Biddeford firefighters pulled 21 year old Donald Duranceau from the Saco River after his outboard motorboat overturned. He was rescued around 7 p.m. and taken to Webber Hospital where he was examined and released.

Biddeford Saco Hebert Tibbetts Raymond Chalout Donald Duranceau Main St Webber Hospital

Biddeford Absentee Ballots Reported Ahead of Primary

Biddeford City Clerk Pauline C. Berry said nearly 300 absentee ballots are expected for the today primary in Biddeford. About 224 ballots had been checked by staff at press time. Voting this morning was light in most wards due to wet weather and a lack of statewide campaigning.

Biddeford Pauline C. Berry

VFW Convention Opens Across Saco and Biddeford

The VFW opened its convention Saturday with men at Saco City Hall and women at Biddeford Junior High. Speakers included Gov. Curtis Sen. Muskie and Rep. Kyros. Muskie warned of crime and violence while urging tolerance and unity to build a diverse society. State Commander Meehan said VFW membership hit a record high and three posts were started this year.

Saco City Hall Biddeford Junior High School Maine Kenneth M. Curtis U. S Edmund S. Muskie Peter N. Kyros Muskie United States V.F.W Robert J. Meehan

Paris confronts university stand at Sorbonne amid reforms

Sorbonne and provincial university buildings remain occupied by students while the education ministry plans talks on reforms. Labor strikes thin to the last enders with about 300,000 metal workers idle, and Renault workers vote today.

Sity Paris Sorbonne Education Ministry Renault

Portland Weather Faces Cloudy Showers Tonight and Tuesday

Considerable cloudiness and little temperature change tonight and Tuesday. Chance of showers mainly south and central portions. Lowest temperatures tonight in the upper forties or low fifties.

Portland

Looking Ahead At Weather For Northern New England

The five day forecast covers northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Daytime highs in the 70s north and upper 70s to low 80s south. Lows in the 50s north and upper 50s to mid 60s south. No significant day to day changes. Precipitation generally two tenths to five tenths of an inch mainly in showers around Thursday.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

Bridal Shower Honors Dorothy Lapointe Before July 20 Wedding

A bridal shower for Dorothy Lapointe daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Lapointe was held at Le Foyer Biddeford. She will wed Clifford Beck on July 20 at St Andre’s Church Biddeford. Hostesses Mrs Diane Lapointe and Mrs Lapointe with many guests attended and gave a purse gift and buffet lunch.

Dorothy Lapointe Ernest Lapointe Pool St Biddeford le Foyer Foss Street Pool Street Lapointe Clifford Beck St. Andre's Church Diane Lapointe Priscille St. Onge Irene Ruel Marion Tardiff Beatrice Tardiff Madelyn Ruel Yvette St. Onge Tad Beck Sarah Beck Rose Katz Elise Nolette Marie Harper Martha Beck Mary Beck George Demers Bernadette Aubert Joseph Roy Gail Pitkin Therese Mansur Gabrielle Plamondon Rita Pageau Louise Pageau Eda Lufkin Gloria Demers Lorraine Perreault Maria Chenard Leda Binette Rose Parenteau JoAnn Parenteau Mabel Ruel Dolly Ruel Jeanette Ruel Lorrette Binette Therese Nadeau Bertha Audette Liane Audette Gabrielle Gauthier Henri Audet Patricia Audet Beatrice Fortier Rose Anna Jalbert Rose Lauzier Therese Descoteaux Pauline Lavigne Claire Simpson Albertine Vermette Blanche Lapointe Suzanne Roy Charlene Aubert Ruth Butterfield Helen Brownell Jeanne Wilson Ann Mallet Patricia Willard Rachel Brouillette Monique Audet Leona Damechelle Marie Ange Kearns Alice Lapointe Isabelle Bilodeau Charlotte Bonsaint Elisa Girouard Jacqueline Roberge

CAR SAR Flag Day Meeting in Saco Honors National Symbols

The John Fairfield Society CAR met at Mrs. Albert W. Coleman’s home in Saco for Flag Day programs and officer elections. New officers include Darlene King president and Carol Tarbox pianist. plans feature Maine Society meeting in Augusta and July 24 Silver Tea to fund national projects. A patriotic exhibit showcased Key and a 1968 Flag Day editorial from the Biddeford Saco Journal.

John Fairfield Society Albert W. Coleman Ferry Road Saco Catherine Cushman Betty Barbara King Darlene King Carolee Cushman Betty King Wendy Coleman Thomas Duross Steven Duross Carol Tarbox C.A.R.S.A.R Nancy Duross Maine Society C.A.R Augusta Henry Holcomb Bennet Longfellow Copernicus Francis Scott Key Mt. Olivet Frederick Biddeford Saco Journal

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Holds 38th Maine Convention

The 38th VFW Auxiliary Convention opened in Saco with President Jackie Trahan greeting Mayors Lemire and Doyle. U S Senator Muskie and Gov. Curtis lauded the group for hours of service and civic work, while officers were elected and a joint installation held at Saco City Hall.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Department of Maine Saco Department Esther Marchetti Lillian Campbell Frances Pettengill Jackie Trahan Biddeford Leo F. Lemire Donald C. Doyle Lemire Trahan U. S Edmund Muskie Harry Flussi Togus Theresa Andall V.A.V.S Helen Waller Auxiliary Flussi Therese Randall U.S Peter Kyros St. Andre’s Hall Voice of Democracy Stanley Johnson D. P Clayton Garcian Carolyn Crawford Leo Trahan Nocket Marie Lingley Eastport Roberta Gay Bangor Rose Grant Skowhegan Zelda Graham Rockland Lucille Jack Bath Theresa Tisdale Gardiner Jeanne Starkey Auburn Florence Taylor Portland Ruth Jones York Beach Saco City Hall

Biddeford Cub Scouts Hold Outing At Camp Nutter

Members of Cub Scout Neighborhood Den 348 Biddeford held a June outing and family picnic at Camp Nutter. Awards were given to Gerard St Michel, Steven Rossignol, Rene Bastarache, and Den Mother Mrs Therese Bastarache. Den meetings paused until September with a July 21 visit to a Gray fish hatchery. Participants included the Bastarache and Gagnon families and others.

Acton Den Biddeford Camp Nutter Joseph Bastarache Gerard St. Michel Webelos Steven Rossignol Rene Bastarache Therese Bastarache Daniel Bastarache Gray Saco Valley Roger Bastarache Norman Gregoire Roland St. Michel Richard Moody Kenneth Moody Diane Denise Stephen Norman Moody Dolores Bastarache Donald Gagnon Ronald Gagnon Michael Gagnon Bryan Steven Nadeau Raymond Langevin Annette Jeffrey Marcel Norman Philip Michelle Charles Gerald Guy Langevin Norman Verville Aline Michael Mark Louise Patricia Verville Nancy Cote

Beach Policemen Recover Two Cars

Old Orchard Beach police report two cars stolen yesterday were recovered within hours. A car owned by Francis R. Emmons of Bar Mills was stolen from the Old Orchard Beach Country Club around 4 20 p m and found about three hours later at a Portland shopping center. A second car owned by Joseph Morneault of Portland was reported stolen from Kinney's last night.

Old Orchard Beach Francis R. Emmons Bar Mills Old Orchard Beach Country Club Portland Joseph Morneault Kinney

Missing Avenue Recovered by Police on Hoffman Street

Local police recovered the missing Avenue on Hoffman Street just ten minutes after the report was filed, indicating a rapid rescue or sighting and return to safety.

Hoffman Street

Tougher Gun Control Laws Being Sought

Washington reports rising support for tougher gun control bills with President Johnson pushing Congress to pass an administration measure restricting long gun sales. NRA campaigns against new limits face renewed public pressure following the Kennedy assassination and calls from Sen. McCarthy for federal registration and stronger state laws.

Washington National Rifle Association Johnson Congress Joseph A. Califano Jr Texas White House Justice Department NRA Robert F. Kennedy Eugene J. McCarthy Minnesota McCarthy Battle Creek Mich John Huhn St. Joseph’s Church Huhn House Judiciary Committee Joseph D. Tydings Senate Mike Mansfield

Battle for Gia Dinh Outpost Near Saigon

Government forces blocked an attack by about 800 enemy troops on Gia Dinh suburb near Sai Gon. Special Forces, paratroopers and Marines fought over three days, using tanks and tear gas, then destroyed bunkers and captured prisoners. Vietnamese command reported 90 Viet Cong killed nearby by 1st Infantry units.

Gia Dinh Saigon U.S

York County Salon 257 Members Meet at Kennebunkport

York County Salon 257, Eight and Forty, held a business session at Memorial Post Home with Chapeau Germaine Grant presiding. Installed officers include Tarbox, Sullivan, Heinze, Milliken, Hooper, Leach, Gagne, Rankin, and Grant, with various appointive roles announced for the year. Delegates were chosen for La Marche at Harold Andrews Home in Portland.

Kennebunkport York County Memorial Post Home Germaine Grant June Tarbox Rose Sullivan Gilberte Lavoie L’aumonier Eleanor Heinze la Concierge Alice Milliken Secretaire Cassiere Florence Gagne Pouvoir Marie Forest Chapeau Gertrude Rankin Alberta Redmond Betty McKeon Florence Lewis Martha Beaudoin Muriel Forest Angie Cote Alice Leach Doris Taylor Priscilla Hooper Grant Lavoie Beaudoin Cha Eau Emi Pourvoir Tarbox Childelfare Redmond Mary Jean Pelletier Gertrude Johnson McKeon National Jewish Hospital Rankin Fairfield Sanitorium Sherman Hooper Forest Sunshine Leach Cote Milliken Sullivan Heinze Gagne Taylor TB Seals Irene Parker Alfie Leach L. A. Surintendante Harold T. Andrews Portland Sulivan Cape Porpoise Ossipee Lake Lewis Garfield Street Laco Lake

Saco Adult Center Plans Riverside Meeting

The Saco Adult Center will hold its first meeting away from headquarters at Miss Harriet Fogg’s riverside home on Ferrs Lane. Activities include games and singing with a box lunch provided. Transportation arrangements are being made with some cars leaving the Spring Street center at 1 a.m. and others calling for attendees.

Saco Adult Center Riverside Harriet Fogg Ferrs Lane Saco Spring Street Hospital Kate Pinell Rose Dyer Alice Robinson Mary Rollins Leola Berry

Division says 25th kills 52 enemy as 3 Americans die

The report states the 25th Division killed 52 enemy in a Sunday battle seven miles northeast of Saigon. U.S. troops repulsed an attack before dawn, with three Americans killed and 32 wounded.

Saigon U. S 25Th

Auction Rule Says Nearest Bidder Wins Tie Item

Tradition dictates the bidder closest to the rostrum receives the item if bids are equal during an auction. This rule emphasizes proximity as the tiebreaker in competitive bidding settings.

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