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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1968

Page

4

Deaths Mollie Kaden Remar 75 Biddeford

Funeral services for Mollie Kaden Remar 75 of 13 Oak St Biddeford were held yesterday at Temple Beth El Portland followed by burial at Mt Sinai Cemetery She died Saturday after a brief illness Surviving are widower Carl Remar two sons Benjamin Biddeford Irving Portland daughter Mrs Jeanette Green six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral mourning at Green home 95 King St Saco Born August 15 1892 in Wilna Russia she belonged to Sisterhood of Etz Chaim Biddeford and Biddeford Saco 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

Hussey, 74, Biddeford Pool Fisherman, Dies in Portland

Joseph H. Hussey 74 of 16 Middle St Saco died in a Portland hospital after a short illness. Born March 25 1894 in Biddeford son of Edward L and Data Smart Hussey, he was a World War I Navy veteran and former member of the Biddeford Pool Volunteer Firemen's Association. He lived as a fisherman at Biddeford Pool and is survived by a sister Mrs Preston Alley and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services 1 30 p m Wednesday from 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

Our Lady of Fatima Circle to Hold Prayer Meeting

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

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 well Shops, later as a maintenance man for Mutual Theatre and Saco Mutual Insurance. A Notre Dame de Lourdes parishioner and Catholic Foresters member, he was preceded by wife Marie Laure Hemond Borduas in 1957. Survived by son Jean Paul and three daughters, eight grandchildren, two sisters and several nieces and nephews. grandson Raymond Borduas died in Vietnam. Burial occurred today for Raymond Borduas.

Alexandre Borduas Green St Saco Michael M. P. Magaudda Biddeford Joseph and Clothilde Beaudoin Borduas Borduas Pepperell Mfg. Co Sacowell 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

Traffic Accidents Reported In Saco

Saco police investigated several traffic crashes over the weekend. A car driven by Frank L. Peck of Biddeford Pool backed into a vehicle driven by Mary F. Kimball of Arlington Massachusetts on Thornton Avenue. A collision occurred between Richard A. Kennedy of Castleton Vermont and Kathy F. Andrews of 47 Locke Street Saco on Old Orchard Road. A Sunday morning sideswipe on School Street involved Susan D. Picken of Milford Massachusetts and Robert W. Stickles of 299 Main Street Saco.

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 Services for PFC Raymond Borduas USMC

Funeral services for Pte Raymond A Borduas USMC of 165 Graham St Biddeford son of Mr and Mrs Jean Paul Borduas who was killed in Vietnam on June 4 1968 were held at St Josephs Church this morning The solemn requiem was celebrated by Rev Sylvia Levesque with Rev Valmont Gilbert and Rev Donald Daigle as deacon and sub deacon Members of the Brothers of Christian Instruction and Sisters of the Good Shepherd attended Full military honors were accorded by a firing squad from the Marine Barracks Portsmouth Naval Shipyard The flag was presented to the family by S Sgt Francis Furey USMC at the graveside

Raymond A. Borduas USMC Graham St Biddeford Jean Paul Borduas Vietnam St. Joseph's Church Sylvia Levesque Valmont Gilbert Donald Daigle Diana Rousselle Brothers of Christian Instruction Sisters of the Good Shepherd Pfc Borduas Marine Barracks Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Gilbert Francis Furey

Funeral services for Wilfrid Cote Biddeford

Funeral services for Wilfrid Cote of 7 Pike Street Biddeford were held Saturday from St Andre Church. A requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev Charles E Rivard with the church choir and organist Mrs Laura Proulx. Interment was in St Joseph 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

Local Personal Notes From Biddeford and Army Leave

Mrs Doaa Rachon of 11 Mitchell Lane Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital Fred Goulet of Hill Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital Spec 5 Leo M Sansoucy of the United States Army Security Agency left for Vietnam after a 30 day leave with his parents Hormidas and Mrs 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

Saco Extension Meeting Notice Arrives at Fogg Home

Members of the Saco Extension will meet tomorrow at 10 30 a m at the home of Mrs Marjorie Fogg Mechanic Street Saco

Saco Marjorie Fogg Mechanic Street

Legion Post Meeting Set After Beach Street Home

Members of Owen-Davis Post American Legion will meet at 8 p.m. tomorrow at the home on Beach Street in Saco where refreshments will be served.

Owen - Davis Post American Legion Ost Beach Street Saco

Congregation Notes Book Study at Kingdom Hall

A Congregation Book Study will be held at 8 p m Tuesday in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses located at 107 Main St Saco.

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Main St. Saco

Sunbeams to Meet at Salvation Army Hall

A Sunbeams gathering for girls ages 6 to 10 is scheduled for Tuesday at 3 30 p m at the Salvation Army hall located at 91 Union Ave in Old Orchard Beach.

the Sunbeams Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach

Ladies Home League Meeting in Old Orchard Beach

The Ladies Home League will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Salvation Army hall 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach.

Ladies Home League Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach

Funeral for Mrs Exilda Pauer at St Joseph Church

Funeral services were held this morning for Mrs Exilda Pauer of 9 Myrtle Street Biddeford at St Joseph Church Biddeford a solemn high Mass was celebrated by Rt Rev Msgr Elie Hevey with Rev Sylvia Levesque as deacon and Rev Donald Daigle as sub deacon Diana Rousselle was the organist and the male church choir sang a graveside prayers were recited at St Joseph Cemetery bearers named 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

Prayer Meeting Announced at Full Gospel Church Wells

A prayer meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church Route A off Route 109 Wells.

Full Gospel Route A Wells

Two In Hospital After Accident On Turnpike

Massachusetts residents Bernard E Leavy and Mary Ann Zacharecz, both of Gardiner, were admitted to Maine Medical Center after a Sunday night crash on the Maine Turnpike near the Saco Scarborough line. 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 Acc T

Biddeford Firefighters Rescue Man From Saco River

Biddeford firefighters rescued a 21 year old man after his outboard boat overturned on the Saco River. They pulled Dona Duranceau from the water and rushed him to Webber Hospital where he was examined and released.

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

Biddeford Absentee Ballots Seen Ahead of Primary Day

Biddeford City Clerk Pauline C. Berry reported near 300 absentee ballots expected for the primary. About 224 ballots were checked off by staff at press time. Voting this morning was light in most wards due to wet weather and limited statewide campaign activity.

Biddeford Pauline C. Berry

Two Biddeford Men Hurt In Car Mishap

Two Biddeford men were injured in an Elm Street crash Sunday. Stanley A. Hartford 29 and Bruce Hartford 23 were taken to the hospital for lacerations. Dolores F. Massan 34 of Saco operated the other vehicle. Officers Quellette and 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 his car struck the Paquet vehicle on its side, no injuries reported.

Biddeford Stanley A. Hartford South St Bruce Hartford Webber 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

Miss Joan Bolduc Honored At Party

A surprise farewell party was held for Joan Bolduc at 171 Granite Street Biddeford. The sixth grade classmates from St An dre's School presented gifts and money as she and her family prepare to move to California.

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

VFW Convention Opens for Men and Women in Maine

The VFW convention opened Saturday at Saco City Hall for men and at Biddeford Junior High for women. Speakers included Gov. Kenneth M. Curtis Sen. Edmund Muskie and Rep. Peter Kyros. Muskie warned democracy faces challenges from crime and violence urging Americans to better understand and respect diverse backgrounds. State Commander Dr. Robert J. Meehan reported record VFW membership and three new posts 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 upheaval deepens as Sorbonne protests persist

Sorbonne and provincial campus buildings remain seized by students while government planning reforms. Talks promised with students and professors aim to revamp universities, with broad consensus on needed changes though reforms will be lengthy. Labor strikes also linger, with about 300,000 metal workers still idle including Renault's 65,000 workers.

Sity Paris Sorbonne Education Ministry Renault

Weather forecast for Portland cloudy with showers

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

Portland

Looking Ahead At Weather in New England

The five day forecast for northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island calls for near normal temperatures. Daytime highs range from the 70s in the north to upper 70s to lower 80s in the south. Lows run in the 50s north and upper 50s to mid 60s south. No major day to day changes expected. Total precipitation about two to five tenths of an inch, with showers likely Thursday.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

Dorothy Lapointe Bridal Shower Ahead of July Wedding

A bridal shower for Dorothy Lapointe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lapointe of Biddeford, was hosted at Le Foyer. She will wed Clifford Beck on July 20 at St. Andre's Church, Biddeford. Numerous hosts, helpers, and guests attended, with gifts and a buffet lunch.

Dorothy Lapointe Ernest Lapointe Pool St Biddeford le Foyer Foss Street Pool Street Miss Lapointe Clifford Beck St. Andre's Church Diane Lapointe 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 Rue 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

Flag Day Program And Officers Elected In Saco CAR Meeting

The Rev. John Fairfield Society of the American Revolution met at Mrs. Albert W. Coleman’s Fer ry Road home in Saco for a Flag Day program and officer installation. Darlene King led as president with a slate by Catherine Cushman and Betty King. plans include July 24 Silver Tea for national projects and attendance at the Maine Society CAR meeting in Augusta.

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 Betty As Carol Tarbox C.A.R.S.A.R Nancy Duross Gadsby’s Tavern C. A.R. Magazine Maine Society C.A.R Augusta Henry Holcomb Bennet Longfellow Cornicus Francis Scott Key Mt. Olivet Frederick Biddeford Saco Journal

Biddeford Cub Scouts Hold Outing At Acton

Members of Cub Scout Neighborhood Den 348 of Biddeford held its June meeting and family picnic at Camp Nutter yesterday afternoon. Awards included Wolf badge to Gerard St Michel and Webelos activity badges to Steven Rossignol and Rene Bastarache. a five year service pin to Den Mother Mrs The rese Bastarache. Discontinued den meetings until September except for monthly outing. Webelos meetings continue. July 21 visit to Gray fish hatchery planned. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Roland St Michel, Richard Moody and family, and many Langevin Bastarache and Gagnon relatives.

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 Ireee 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 quickly. A vehicle owned by Francis R. Emmons of Bar Mills was taken from the Old Orchard Beach Country Club at about 4 20 p.m. and found about three hours later at a Portland shopping center. A second car owned by Joseph Morneault of Portland, stolen from Kinney, was recovered the same night.

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

VFW Auxiliary Holds 38th Maine Convention in Saco

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 38th convention opened in Saco with Past Department President Esther Marchetti introducing National Representative Lillian Campbell. Mayors Lemire and Doyle greeted attendees as Gov. Curtis, Sen. Muskie, and Rep. Kyros offered praise for the Auxiliary’s work and hours volunteered at Togus VAVS.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Gfe 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 Deartment Theresa Andall V.A.V.S Helen Waller Auxiliary Flussi Therese Randall U.S Peter Kyros Agnes Bennett Kenneth Curtis Ruth Drake American Ee Betty Robinson Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary Evelyn Riggs Department of Massachusetts Bernice Rideout Civilian Defense

Local police recover missing person on Hoffman Street

A missing person case was quickly resolved as authorities located the individual on Hoffman Street within ten minutes of the alarm being reported. No further details were released.

Hoffman Street

Tougher Gun Control Laws Being Sought

Washington described as a national push for stricter gun controls with President Johnson urging Congress to back administration proposals limiting rifles and long guns. NRA counters with letters to 900,000 members while Sen. McCarthy advocates federal firearm registration and stronger state laws in response to rising call for action after the Kennedy shooting.

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 Mans

Siege Near Sai Gon Ends in Heavy Fighting

United States and South Vietnamese forces trapped a Viet Cong battalion in Gia Dinh near Sai Gon. Special Forces and advisers led two frontal assaults, then used tanks and helicopters with tear gas. By Sunday they split bunkers with grenades, destroying them one by one while paratroopers near the area killed about 90 Viet Cong.

Gia Dinh Saigon U.S

York County Salon 257 Members Meet in Kennebunkport

Meeting of York County Salon 257 held at Memorial Post Home in Kennebunkport with Chapeau Mrs. Germaine Grant presiding. Officers listed, installations conducted by Mrs. Florence Lewey, and new officers installed including Chapeau Mrs. June Tarbox and First Demi Mrs. Rose Sullivan. Delegates named for La Marche in August. banquet planned at The Captains Restaurant Cape Porpoise. A Wreck at Ossipee Lake scheduled for July 25 with committee assignments announced.

Kennebunkport York County Memorial Post Home Germaine Grant June Tarbox Rose Sullivan Gberte Lavoie L’aumonier Eleanor Heinze la Concierge Alice Milliken Cassiere Florence Gagne Pouvoir Marie Forest Chapeau Gertrude Rankin Albert Redmond Betty McKeon Florence Lewis Martha Beaudoin Gilberte A. Vole Florence Gagne Muriel Forest Anzie Cote Alice Leach Doris Taylor Priscilla Ooper Grant Florence Lew Lavoie Beaudoin Chaeau Firsemi Alice Mill Ken Priscilla Hooper Harold T. Andrews Portland Tarbox Sulivan Heinze Gagne Milliken Leach Hooper Cape Porpoise Redmond Sullivan Ossipee Lake Rankin Lewis Garfield Stree Laco Lake

Saco Woman To Entertain Center Group

The Saco Adult Center plans its first away gathering at the riverside home of Miss Harriet Fogg on Ferry Lane Wednesday. Activities include games and singing, with a noon box lunch. Transportation is being arranged with some cars leaving from Adat Center on Spring Street at 1 a.m. for the trip.

Saco Adult Center Riverside Harriet Fogg Ferry Lane Saco Adat Spring Street Kate Pinell Rose Dyer Alice Robinson Marvy Rollins Leola Berry

Auction Rule Favoring Front Bidder Creates Tie Breaker

The rule states that the bidder closest to the rostrum receives the item if bids are tied. This tradition ensures a clear winner when bids converge, assigning advantage to the participant in the front position during the auction.

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