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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1967

Page

2

Kennebunk Teenager Dies After Route 35 Crash

Nancy J. Sampson a 17 year old Kennebunk High School student died from injuries after a one car crash on Route 35 near Evergreen Cemetery in the Landing Section. Passenger Miss Jean F Labbe 19 suffered abrasions while Nancy’s brother Wayne Sampson 15 had a shoulder injury. The car reportedly skidded on sand and struck trees before ending against a larger trunk. Nancy born Jan 14 1950 is survived by her parents two brothers and several relatives. A requiem mass is set for Tuesday at St Martha's Kennebunkport with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Prayers are offered tonight at Bibber Memorial Chapel.

Kennebunk Nancy J. Sampson Victor Sampson Summer Street Kennebunk High School Evergreen Cemetery Nancy Jean F. Labbe Fletcher Street Wayne Sampson Victor and Bernice (Downer) Sampson Dennis J U.S. Navy Long Beach Calif Wayne R Albert Bouvier Arundel Walter H. Simpson Springfield Mass St. Martha's Church Kennebunkport Kennebunk Landing Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St

Aldrich Walter Scott obituary funeral rites held

Walter Scott Aldrich 65 of Post Road re died yesterday at a York hospital Born August 24 1901 in Pomfret Connecticut he was a real estate dealer Surviving include his widow Dor is Campbell Aldrich three sons Walter Jr Raymond C Donald B one daughter Mrs George Yorke three brothers and one sister Funeral services are set for 11 a m tomorrow at Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk with Rev Thomas Merrill officiating Masonic rites at Valley Cemetery Pelham Mass at 4 p m tomorrow

Wells Walter Scott Aldrich Post Road York Hospital Pomfret Conn Sam C Minnie Baker Aldrich Pacific Lodge Amherst Mass Kora Temple Shrine Lewiston Doris Campbell Aldrich Walter Jr Pelham Raymond C South Amherst Donald B George Yorke Ogunquit Fred Backer Greenwich Angell Funeral Home Dane St Kennebunk Thomas Merrill Ogunquit Methodist Church Valley Cemetery

Mrs Fannie Campbell KENNEBUNK Obituary

Mrs Fannie E Campbell 65 of Heath Road Kennebunk died early today in a Portland hospital after a long illness. Born April 1 1902 in Cutler she was the daughter of Charles and Lillian Dennison and worked at the Kesslen Shoe Co. Surviving are two brothers Herbert Dennison East Machias Merrill Dennison West Lubec two sisters Mrs Evelyn Perry Scarborough and Mrs Rose Small Cutler and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at Bibber Memorial Chapel 67 Summer St Wednesday at 2 pm with calling hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Kennebunk Fannie E. Campbell Heath Road Portland Cutler Apri Charles Lillian McKinley Dennison Kesslen Shoe Co Herbert Dennison East Machias Merrill Dennison West Lubec Evelyn Perry Scarborough Rose Small Bibber Summer St

Mrs Anna Bellerose dies at 66 in Biddeford

Mrs. Anna Bellerose 66 of 59 Grayson St Biddeford died Sunday after a short illness in a local hospital She was born Jan 5 1901 in West Wickham Que daughter of William and Aylephire Gelinas She is survived by her widower Eliodore two sons Leopold and Emilien one daughter Jeannette Ruel five sisters and three brothers Funeral services will be from St Josephs Church Wednesday at 830 a m Friends may call Emond Funeral Home Monday and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p m

Anna N. Bellerose Grayson St Biddeford West Wickham Que William and Aylephire Fleure Gelinas St. Joseph's Church Ste Anne Eliodore Bellerose Leopold Old Orchard Beach Emilien Jeannette Ruel Walter Gelinas J. Hermann Gelinas Arthur Gelinas Marie Conrad Mary Biddeford Emile Bouchard Marie Ange Hayes Saco Raymond Plante Bernadette Sabourin Augusta St. Joseph’s Church Emond Funeral Home

Gorman longtime Sanford worker dies at 80 in Biddeford

Joseph Gorman 80 of 7 Cottage St Biddeford died Saturday at home born in Cork Ireland Sept 19 1886 son of Patrick and Ellen Creedon Gorman formerly of Sanford where he worked for Goodall Sanford Inc He resided in Biddeford 10 years WWI veteran member of St Marys Church Survived by two daughters Ellen O Leary and Margaret Gorman a brother Michael Gorman Springvale one grandson and one great grandson Funeral at St Marys Biddeford 9 am tomorrow Interment at St Ignatius Sanford Friendsmay call at Costro ve Funeral Home 326 Elm St Biddeford 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm today

Joseph Gorman Cottage St Biddeford Cork Ireland Patrick Ellen Creedon Gorman Sanford Goodall Sanford Inc St. Mary's Church Ellen O'Leary Margaret Gorman Michael Gorman Springvale Sa. Ignatius Costrove Funeral Home Elm St

Knights of Columbus to say prayers for member’s wife

Members of Lake E Hart Council Knights of Columbus meet at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford at 7 30 tonight to say prayers for Mrs Felidore Bellerose wife of a member.

Lake E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford Felridore Bellerose

Daughters of Tsabella to Pray for Anna Bellerose at Emond

Members of Our Lady of Fatima Circle will meet at the Emond Funeral Home Tuesday at 7 15 p m to say prayers for Mrs Anna Bellerose a charter member insignias to be worn by attendees The notice notes a religious observance rather than a public service.

Daughters of Tsabella Our Lady of Fatima Circle Emond Anna Bellerose

Funeral Directors and Funeral Homes Listed in Saco Maine

Funeral directors and funeral homes listed including Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street and Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street with contact numbers. Philip H. Gross Sr. named as director along with Emond's Funeral Home and individuals Frank X Emond and J P Conroy.

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

Mrs Annie Simpson 71 dies after long illness in Boston

Mrs Annie Simpson 71 of 24 School St Saco died in a Boston hospital after a long illness She was born in Saco July 3 1895 daughter of Eusebe and Emilire Beaudoin Blanchette She was active in the Owen Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary Saco Survivors include two daughters Mrs Josephine King West Palm Beach Fla and Mrs Patrick Martin Kittery Point two brothers Alfred Blanchette Hills Beach Biddeford and Arthur Blanchette Saco three sisters Mrs Laura Stirling Mrs Roseanna Sullivan and Mrs Josephine Lamontagne all of Saco several grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral from Cote Funeral Home Saco Wednesday at 130 pm Rev Stanley A Bennett officiating Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Friends may call today at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm

Annie Simpson School St Saco Boston Eusebe Emilire Beaudoin Blanchette Owen-Davis American Legion Auxiliary Josephine King West Palm Beach Fla Patrick Martin Kittery Point Alfred Blanchette Hills Beach Biddeford Arthur Blanchette Laura Stirling Roseanna Sullivan Josephine Lamontagne Cote Beach James Streets Stanley A. Bennett Laurel Hill Cote Funeral Home

Alfred E Glass Alfred dies at 82 in Saco hospital

Eugene Glass 82 a Buxton Road Saco resident died in a local hospital. Born Greensborough North Carolina January 15 1885 he worked at a shoe factory along the eastern coast retiring in 1952. Surviving are his daughter Mrs Ralph Stickney two sisters two brothers five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Private funeral from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco Tuesday at 7 with Rev Stanley A Bennett officiating. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visiting hours are not held.

Alfred Eugene Glass Buxton Road Saco Greensborough N.C Alfred E Lucy (Parker) Glass Park Avenue Old Orchard Beach Main St Stanley A. Bennett Saco United

Diner Owner James Elenides of Yonkers Dies After Illness

James Elenides 64 of 245 Rumsey Road Yonkers died after a short illness. Born in Greece he owned the Parkside Diner. Survived by widow Zoe Draggins Elenides formerly of Biddeford Maine and son Philip Elenides Yonkers. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday from Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church with Flynn Memorial Home handling arrangements at 7 p.m. tomorrow.

Yonkers N.Y James Elenides Rumsey Road Greece Parkside Zoe Draggins Elenides Biddeford Maine Philip Elenides Flynn

Kosygin Backed Peace Steps on Middle East Crisis

Premier Kosygin urged joint efforts to secure all nations rights in the region. He called for solving the Arab refugee issue from Israeli territory, protecting international shipping lanes, ending the arms race, and reaffirming territorial integrity and political independence.

Middle East

Local notices list Biddeford residents in hospitals and society events

Mrs. Margaret Winslow and Catherine Libby are patients at local hospitals. Augustin Tremblay is a patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Harry Harirman family spend summer at Northwest Pond with Florina Lambert. Eastern Star officials attended a reception for Enid Crooker and Stella Stowell at Freeport High School. Cathleen Clarke, formerly of Saco, graduated Boston University and works in Quincy, Mass.

Margaret Winslow Granite St Biddeford Webber Hospital Catherine Libby Foss St Augustin Tremblay Oak Oak Place Notre Dame Hospital Harry Harriman and Son Janelle St Northwest Pond Waterboro Florina Lambert Elm St Ethel Whitten Virginia Maddox Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Saco Enid M. Crooker Stella G. Stowell Freeport High School John Clarke Hartford, Conn

Local and fraternal meetings scheduled in Saco and Biddeford

An all day meeting by the Saco Extension Association at Mrs. Laura Harrison’s Sunset Avenue residence in Ferry Beach Saco. Blue Feather Council meets at Le Foyer Hall Biddeford. Disabled American Veterans and Owen Davis Unit events planned. a Cursillista mass and abtreya with speaker Mrs. Doris Spenard at St Francis College Biddeford. events open to the public.

Saco Extension Association Laura Harrison Sunset Avenue Ferry Beach Saco Blue Feather Council Pocahontas le Foyer Hall Foss and Pool Streets Biddeford Gertrude Wood St. Francis College Pool Road Doris Spenard St. Joseph's Parish

Church Notes For Old Orchard Beach Wells

Sunbeams girls aged six to ten meet Tuesday at 3 30 p m in the Salvation Army hall 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach The Ladies Home League gathers Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the same hall Prayer meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church Route 9A just off Route 109 Wells Maine

Sunbeams Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Ladies Home League Full Gospel Wells

Soviet tactics on Arab-Israeli tensions surface in U.N. talks

The briefing notes describe a pivot to charges of Israeli aggression and Arab demands for Israel’s withdrawal, while Moscow seeks a General Assembly session to boost Arab support. Johnson and Kosygin talks circulate with expectations of a direct meeting, as Camp David and White House schedules adjust ahead of the U.N. gathering.

Israel General Assembly Moscow Cheose Johnson Kosygin Washington New York Camp David Maryland Mountains Harold Holt Robert S. McNamara Vietnam Dean Rusk U.N

Calories to Power: Humble Birds to Human Energy Output

The article notes a hummingbird's routine energy use, about 3 500 calories daily, equivalent to 155 000 calories for a 170 pound man. It mentions Middle East nations and quotes the President on principles for a durable peace. Premier Kosygin attended the U N session after the President spoke. The Soviet leader joined other Communist bloc chiefs at the meeting.

Middle East Arab East Kosygin U.N

Portland Weather Update With Clouds and Rain

Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of rain developing and cool conditions. Lows in the 50s with easterly winds 5 to 15 mph. Tuesday remains cloudy with rain likely along the coast and stronger easterly winds 15 to 25 mph. continued cool conditions.

Portland

Looking Ahead At Weather For New England Regions

The five day forecast covers northern New England, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Temperatures average below normal Tuesday through Saturday with slight warm up Friday or Saturday. Day highs mostly in the 70s and lows from upper 40s to mid 60s. rainfall expected to total over half an inch mainly Wednesday or Thursday.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

Saco Jaycees and Wives Install Top Officers

The Saco Jaycees and Saco Jaycee Wives held a joint installation banquet at Cascades on the Portland Road. New officers include Leo G. J. Muise as Jaycees president and Mrs. Arthur Huot leading the Jaycee Wives with Lawrence F. Woodward as guest speaker.

Saco Jaycees Saco Jaycee Cascades Portland Road Saco Jaycees Leo G. J. Muise Barry C. Gallant Sherman Letellier Claude E. Belanger James Ward III James E. Cartier Jayceee Arthur Huot Claude Belanger Roger Elliott James S. Ward III Barry Gallant James Cartier A. Raymond Gannon Jr JCI Richard W. Roberge Lawrence F. Woodward Thornton Academy Arthur Gaggnon Daniel Dearborn Huot Cartier Willard Stackpole Muise Lawrence Dearborn

Governor and Republicans clash over Maine budget figures

Senator Katz plans a televised rebuttal from WCSH in Portland and WLBZ in Bangor to contrast Republican service proposals with Governor Curtis budget cuts. Republicans seek education subsidies of 10 million yearly and higher University of Maine funding, while Curtis warns of a 46 million deficit. The 1969 session faces delays with highway plans and reapportionment unresolved.

Bennett D. Katz Augusta Wcsh-Tv Portland Wlbz-Tv Bangor University of Maine Curtis Senate

Wells DeMolay to Begin Fall Visitations Statewide

Wells Highpine Chapter Order of DeMolay led by Karl Dixon plans September 1 visitations to neighboring chapters and Eastern Star groups. Ansel Stevens Jr. and Dad Advisor Roland H. Joy organized summer prep for the Mothers Degree Team while fundraising to close a $39 shortfall in the scholarship fund.

Wells Karl Dixon Highpine Ansel Stevens Jr Dad Roland H. Joy Wallace Stevens Ansel Stevens Sr PMC Ronald Nickerson Wheat Nickerson Ronald William Nickerson Nickerson Frank S. Land Order of DeMolay State of Maine Robert Sidney Gass DeMolay Jonathan L. Bourne Gerald Alien LaPierre Jack Walter Miller Maine Maritime Academy Ron Nickerson University of Maine Portland Albee LaPierre Sheldon Michaels Harry Emerton Clarence Fenderson Millard Adams Dad Joy Salem N.H Portsmouth South Portland Kennebunk Dover Standish Saco Springvale Kittery

Trash on porches prompts Biddeford police probe

Biddeford police investigate reports of trash left on steps and porches in the Graham Street shopping center area. Residents describe unidentified individuals depositing waste including a bag of lobster and clam shells on a porch last night. Investigations continue.

Biddeford Graham Street George Friary

Odd names dot Kentucky roads amid curious town pairs

In Kentucky travelers encounter towns with odd name pairs such as Oddville near Ordinary and Wisdom near Freedom. The piece notes Fearsville close to Paradise and South north of Sweden, highlighting the state's quirky place names.

Namesville Frankfort Kentucky Oddville Fearsville Paradise Sweden

Uncertain legislative timeline stretches beyond July

Fragmentary text notes an unprecedented 26th week in session and a possible extension into July, with actions awaiting completion of a financial program. Readable references to legislative timing and ongoing work imply delays and continued sessions.

Investor's Forum on Gold by Harry C France

The piece traces gold’s 3 decade price history from 1933 when Congress set the dollar’s gold content to 35 an ounce. It notes nationalization, shifts in commodity prices, and predicts a coming bull market in gold mining stocks led by Homestake Mining in the United States and Dome Mines in Canada.

Congress U. S U.S United States Homestake Mining Dome Mines

Maine Parents At St. Francis Elect Officers

The Maine Parents Association of St. Francis College held a spring meeting and dinner on campus with Rev. Kevin J. Kidd as speaker. Officials elected: President Howard Pence, Vice President John McAuliffe, Treasurer Mrs. Harry A. Scott Jr., Secretary Mrs. Joseph C. Souza, plus new and re-elected board members.

Kevin J. Kidd O.F.M St. Francis College Pool Road Biddeford Maine Parents Association Father Kidd Clarence Laplante St. Francis Association Joseph C. Souza Howard Pence West Scarborough John McAuliffe Rockland Harry A. Scott Jr John Lappin Portland Carroll Donovan Philip L. Cartier Saco Leonard Michaud Lewiston Lionel Bolduc Auburn Maine Peter L. Gerety Diocese of

Shoulderblade and Pride Readily Stay Upright in Transit

A fragmented local note places Shoulderblade near Pride and Eighty Eight along KY 90 with a Relief nearby and a Gimlet in view, suggesting navigational landmarks in a rural area.

KY 90

Camp Ellis Youth Faces Five Charges in District Court

Gregory Crosby nineteen of Gove Avenue Camp Ellis will appear in District Court in Saco on June 26 for sentencing on five motor vehicle law violations. Crosby pleaded guilty to each count for actions Saturday including driving to endanger a passenger David Walton driving without a license driving an unregistered vehicle driving an uninspected vehicle and falsifying an accident report. Saco police were the complainants.

Gregory Crosby Gove Avenue Camp Ellis Saco Crosby David Walton Old Orchard Road

Painchauds Band Schedules City Concert

Painchaud's Band will conduct its second city sponsored concert of the year tomorrow night at the May Street Biddeford Memorial Field. The program features popular songs or marches and auditions for singers will be held for future concerts with band leader A J Gendron 40 Emery St Biddeford.

Painchaud May Street Biddeford Memorial Field A.J. Gendron Emery St Biddeford

Bandits Halt Train On Spur Line In Tyrone New Mexico

Two masked horsemen halted a passenger train on the Burro Mountain spur near Tyrone. One boarded the car and threatened passengers while a Phelps Dodge official, Bernard Ponessa of New York City, faced them. The incident followed a notice about a new 112 mile line connecting with the spur.

Tyrone N.M Burro Mountain-to-Tyrone Bernard Ponessa New York City Phelps Dodge Sucruil Grant County

Busy Summer Starts For Beach Officials

Old Orchard Beach coastal town braces for crowded season as police and firefighters prepare for fires and accidents. Early today 22 firefighters fought a road sweeper engine fire with extensive interior damage. Sunday a cruiser rear seat burned. probable cause cigarette. Firefighters later extinguished stove fire at 22 Fern Ave. No injuries reported from several weekend crashes. multiple youths treated after a glass-window incident at a hot dog stand. Authorities noted roving crowds and mobility demand as summer brings large influx.

Old Orchard Beach Philip Levesque Highland Avenue Donald Soucy Walter Shea Fern Ave Webber Hospital Whiteway Richard Boyd Corey Hills Hollis N.H Willie H. Marston Portland Ave Portland Avenue Alfred Ruel Water St Biddeford Ruel Laurette Ruel Normand J. Rickard Lewiston Milliken Street Old Orchard Street Cascade Road Joseph A. L. Bourcier Groton Conn Kenneth Temm Portland

Phelps Dodge Opens Cop-per Mine Spur of Tyrone Rail Line

The Santa Fe line into Grant county near Tyrone sees Phelps Dodge push to reopen a copper mine as an open pit operation with an estimated 100 million dollar cost. Local ranchers Jack Hamilton and Jerry Billings, described as mounted gunmen, say the holdup plan was devised on the spur of the moment.

Grant County Tyrone Phelps Dodge Jack Hamilton Jerry Billings

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