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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1969
Page
2
Members of Dames Rocham beau will meet at 7 tonight at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to pay respects to Arthur Desmarais father of a member.
Members of Tighe Beaudoin Farley American Legion Post and Auxiliary in Biddeford will hold a 7 p m gathering at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to say prayers for Arthur Desmarais father of an auxiliary member.
KENNEBUNK The Independent Service Club met Monday night at the home of Mrs. Lowell Maling Fortunes Rocks Biddeford. Mrs. Paul Pepin was elected to serve as vice president for the remainder of the year following the resignation of Mrs. Margaret Jewell. Mrs. Jewell has moved to Cape Coral Fla. Mrs. Pepin presided at the short business meeting which they followed by a social period. The next meeting will be held in September at the home of Mrs. Arthur Jack Grove Street. Prior to the meeting Monday night a covered dish supper was served. Attending were Mrs. Arthur Jack Mrs. Pepin Mrs. Donald Smith Mrs. Jack Ephross Mrs. Vernon Webber Miss Evelyn Smith Mrs. Ruth Russell Mrs. Henry Smith the hostess and one guest Mrs. George Maling.
Governor Curtis argues against deep spending cuts and a six percent sales tax, warning such moves would force a special session. He faults lawmakers for not analyzing needs, noting party leaders agree on priorities while many members cling to old figures. He cites proposals from $300 million to $323 million in general fund, insisting midlevel cuts fail to serve state government.
The text notes that Thanksgiving was fixed as the fourth Thursday of November after 1941 by Congress, making it a legal federal holiday. It also discusses whether the Constitution requires the President-elect to swear on a Bible, noting Washington initiated the Bible use though no constitutional requirement exists.
Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine SHUMWAY Funeral Service located at 35 Spring Street Saco contact number 284 5611 Philip H Gross Sr Director.
Desmarais Arthur of 90 Foss Street Biddeford funeral services scheduled at St Andre's Church Friday at 9:00 A M Calling hours at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P M
Funeral services for Claudia Boisvert formerly of 169 South Street Biddeford were held at St. Jo's Church Biddeford this morning. Rt Rev Msgr Elie Hevey officiated the high mass with Rev Sylvia Levesque deacon and Rev Roger Bolduc subdeacon. Choir by Mrs Diana Rousselle. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery family lot with graveside prayers. Bearers Ronald Dumont Joseph Viger Joseph Plourde Alcide Bedard Josephat Tardif Napoleon Dupre.
U S Army doctors report progress toward a meningitis vaccine with about three more years of testing needed before readiness. Some 15 000 volunteers have tested the vaccine in 18 months targeting the strain causing 90 percent of cases in military populations.
Capital Footnote reports Netherlands Ambassador Carl W. A. Schurman retires from diplomatic service after a 14 year tour in the United States.
Five leading Senate Republicans say they still support New York Mayor John Lindsay for re election despite his failure to win the Republican primary.
Local want ads page lists multiple used trucks under Section 12. Listings include vehicle makes models and brief prices. Prospective buyers are advised to check the ad copy for year mileage and contact details.
Mrs Rose Gendron of 26 Clark Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. S Sgt Joseph P Perreault, son of Mrs Yvette Perreault of 44 Foss Street Biddeford is on a one year tour of duty with Army Intelligence in Cam Ranh Bay Vietnam. Mrs Cora LeProhon, 331 Main Street Biddeford, has returned home after visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jerry Nobles Key West Florida.
Portland is expected to remain mostly cloudy with a chance of showers or thunderstorms tonight and Friday. Temperatures will hold steady with lows in the 50s to around 60.
Tomorrow at 6 45 pm the Junior Bible Club meets for bible study and choir at Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco. Friday events include Royal Rangers and Missionettes for ages 12 to 17 at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach and Full Gospel Assembly evangelistic service at 7 30 pm in Biddeford American Legion Hall. Additional gatherings: Pioneer Girls Friday 6 30 pm at Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills. Ladies Prayer Friday 10 am at Lyman Protestant parsonage. Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes Saturday 9 30 am St Monica's Kennebunk for grades through 5 and grades 6 through 8 after school. Kingdom Hall Jehovahs Witnesses 107 Main St Saco Friday. Ministry School 7 30 pm and Ministry Development Class 8 35 pm.
Saco Motors Inc. on Ocean Park Road Scarborough won an exclusive International trucks franchise. Partners Richard Valentino and Henry Smart have 14 new vehicles including Scouts Travelalls pickups and dump trucks. They aim to build a showroom and service center near other International franchises, targeting Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach the Kennebunks and Wells.
New York stock market opened with a slight decline after an early sharp advance faded. Bausch & Lomb held at 60, American Telephone and Telegraph fell, Gulf Oil rose 1 percent to 39, and Standard Oil of California slipped. The AP average of 60 stocks climbed to 315.2 on Wednesday amid ongoing concerns about tight money and profit-taking.
Prices had a lower tone on the American Stock Exchange. Allen Electric Alamera Brazilian Light & Power and Cinerama all were fractionally lower. Commonwealth United gained a fraction.
A second car shop seeks advertising space in Section 11 for its services and inventory. The listing requests details on rates, dates, and submission deadlines for inclusion in the next edition’s classified pages. Potential sponsors are invited to contact the publication’s advertising office.
Nancy Ann Bowie and Peter H Chandler were married last Sunday at First Parish Congregational Church in Saco. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bowie Sr of Saco, wore organza and Chantilly lace with a detachable train and carried a Bible with pink and white carnations. The groom is the son of Mrs Wiley Chandler of Gorham.
The Rev. Thomas M. Lee of Maine Medical Center and Mercy Hospital was elected president of the National Association of Catholic Chaplains at the Catholic Hospital Association meeting in Minneapolis, representing over 800 Catholic clergy in health care. Augusta firm lands Route 133 rebuild contract for 233740 dollars and Traffic Engineering Associates wins Portland signal modernization at ten sites for 35795 dollars.
Miss Lorraine Morang 22 of Biddeford Pool drove a car on Pool Road last night. The vehicle cut down a pole hit a barn owned by John B. Morin and knocked three mail boxes to the ground. Morang was taken to Webber Hospital for treatment and later released. Police at the scene were Benoit Martin and Roger Fecteau.
Saco Adult Center members added a Boothbay Harbor and Cabbage Island trip for Aug 12 with a clambake or chicken dinner. A Cape Cod excursion departs from Saco Valley Shopping Center at 7 a.m. Monday. Reservations and details were discussed at Parish of Trinity Episcopal Church.
A brief note highlighting the abundance of classified adverts invites readers to place their own want ads. It emphasizes quick placement and broad reach, suggesting small businesses and individuals consider using the classified section for sales, services, or notices.
Former Defense Secretary Clark M. Clifford says global changes justify reducing the war in Vietnam and that the United States can and should withdraw all ground combat units by the end of 1970.
Biddeford School Department approved 750 under ESEA Title II for library books and materials. Allocations list Emery Elementary 200 Kennedy Elementary 250 and Biddeford Junior High 300, down from years past including 1966 3607.31 1967 4569.33 1968 3918.59. Johnson and Bruce Smith protested to Senators Muskie and Smith and Representatives Hathaway Kyros about the cuts, Muskie promising to work to maintain programs.
State Fire Inspector Lawrence Dolby warns Maine bans all fireworks including firecrackers and sparklers. Paper caps for toy pistols are the only permitted items. Public displays require a permit from the State Insurance Commissioner, with fines up to $500 or six months imprisonment for violations.
The wholesale store at 1 Clifford St Biddeford schedules an official opening on Tuesday. Mrs Blais notes the venture will supply small retail merchants with higher quality produce at better prices.
The House committee cut 7.5 million from the 10.5 million HUD fair housing program request, approving 3 million as a 50 percent increase for orderly progress. Major HUD allotments include urban renewal at 100 million, a 150 million cut, plus 750 million advance funds for 1970. Low rent housing 473.5 million, water and sewer grants 135 million, model cities 500 million with a 175 million cut, rent supplement 23 million plus 50 million in contract authority.
Washington AP reports Rep Wright Patman chairman of the House Banking Committee plans to question Nixon Administration officials about a possible federal interest rate ceiling to curb rising borrowing costs. House leaders seek to avoid a court test by persuading Adam Clayton Powell not to press 55,000 dollars in back pay, with no bargaining on the Harlem Democrat.
The 44th annual Maine Chapter National Association of Postmasters convention opened in Kennebunk Beach with about 200 Maine postmasters. Bremer Ehrlier of Louisville addressed as a candidate for national president. Leo Pinette of Westbrook moderated discussions on postal forms and reports. Joseph Brown of New York City spoke on data centers. John Hawse of Petersburg, W Va will speak on second fourth class posts. convention is directed by Lew is Burr and Donald Miller of Kennebunk.
Madonna Chapter OES hosted a Tony West Kennebunk gathering at Masonic Temple. The Lafayette DeMolay honored with eleven members and advisor Irving Wilcox. Twenty five year certificates were given to Mrs. Gladys Webber. Mrs. Iva Knight and several Bowley family members attended. Refreshments followed as the chapter recessed for summer until September 2, a stated fall meeting.
Michael A. Morel of Biddeford will study at the University of Maine Advanced Institute in American History during a June 23 to August 1 session on the Orono campus. The program, directed by Dr Paneld Banks, is funded by a $44 000 U S Office of Education grant under the Educational Professions Development Act with Prof William Mayson of Bishop's University Canada as assistant director.
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