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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1969

Page

2

Deaths Albert Michaud 52 Biddeford

Albert Michaud 52 of 307 Main St Biddeford died suddenly yesterday while felling trees on Pool Road Biddeford Dr Thomas Anton York County medical examiner attributed death to natural causes He was born May 18 1917 in Fort Kent son of Louis and Lydia Pinette Michaud a longtime St Josephs Church member and retired last year from New England Division Maremont Corp Saco He survived by his daughter Jeanne Paolino Waterbury Conn son Roger Michaud Auburn and three brothers Ludger Willie Fort Kent and Leonide Waterville Funeral services were set for 8 am Monday at St Josephs Church Friends may call at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford tonight and tomorrow and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm

Albert Michaud Main St Biddeford Pool Road Thomas Anton York County Michaud Fort Kent Louis Lydia Pinette Michaud St. Joseph's Church New England Maremont Corp Saco Jeanne Paolino Waterbury Conn Roger Michaud Auburn Ludger and Willie Leonide Waterville Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Wells-Earnest Whitehouse Dies at 72 in York Hospital

Ernest Whitehouse Wells-Earnest Whitehouse 72 of Sanford Road died early this morning at a York hospital. Born March 6, 1897 in Rochester New Hampshire, he was a carpenter most of his life. Survived by widow Shirley, son Bertram of Gonic, daughter Mrs Carl Goldammer of Kennebunk, three sisters, and many grandchildren. Funeral Monday 1:30 pm Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk. Interment Whitehouse Cemetery Middleton NH. Friends may call Sunday 2 to ?

Wells Earnest Whitehouse Sanford Road York Rochester N. H Harry J Isabelle Ellis) Whitehouse Shirley Carl) Whitehouse Bertram Gonic N.H Carl Goldammer Ken John ‘Twombly Windsor Eleanor O'Donnell Roland Moore Manchester Angell Funeral Home Dane St Kennebunk Robert Howes South Congregational Church Whitehouse

Aretas H. Moulton Dies at 57 in Rochester

Aretas Moulton 57 resident of Rochester formerly of Kennebunk Maine died suddenly born Feb 19 1912 in Kennebunk son of James and Julia Moulton. Survived by two sons Robert Moulton Caribou Maine Richard Moulton Delaware a daughter Mrs Walter bunk a sister Mrs Arlene Leach Kennebunk 16 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Memorial graveside services will be held at Flower Green Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are in care of Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk.

Rochester N.Y Aretas Moulton Kennebunk Maine James Julia Moulton Robert Moulton Caribou Richard Moulton Delaware Walterbunk Arlene Leach We Tivare Fivergreen Angell Funeral Home Dane St

Beach School Bus Hours Posted For Summer Session

The summer program bus schedule is announced by Superintendent Howard L Cushman. The session starts Monday and runs through August 1. First pickup is 7 30 a m Milliken Mills to Halfway. Second pickup at 9 30 a m Milliken Mills to Halfway.

Old Orchard Howard L. Cushman Milliken Mills

Funeral Directors in Saco Maine Named in Notices

Funeral director listings for Ennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine Emond's Funeral Home at 284 5511 Frank X Emond J P Conroy Seenay Funeral Service 35 Spring Street Saco Philip H Gross Sr Director obituary and service notices compiled.

OF Ennett & Craig Main Street Saco Maine Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy Seenay Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Mee Eein Philip H. Gross Sr

Card of Thanks Notes of sympathy and thanks

Card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy, flowers, cars, and cards during bereavement. Families, including the Gosselin and Cyr names, extend appreciation to doctors, nurses, hospital staff, priests, and pallbearers for care and support received during illnesses and funerals.

Joseph A. Gosselin Webber Hospital Fortier Fisberg Cyr

Funeral Services for Mrs Marie Levasseur at Notre Dame de Lourdes

Funeral services for Mrs Marie Levasseur of Ross Road Saco were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco with Rev Joseph Carrier officiating assisted by Rev Paul Jalbert and Rev Lucien Carrier. The women's choir sang and Mrs Eva Carrier was organist. Interment followed at St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Father Joseph Carrier. Bearers included Joseph Croteau Joseph Loranger Henry Renouf Joseph Roy Philip Dubreuil and Ernest Valliere.

Marie Levasseur Ross Road Saco Notre Dame de Lourdes Joseph Carrier Paul Jalbert Lucien Carrier Eva Carrier St. ‘Seph’s Biddeford Joseph Croteau Joseph Loranger Henry Renouf Joseph Roy Philip Dubreuil Ernest Valliere

Funeral services for Arthur Desmarais in Biddeford

Funeral services for Arthur Desmarais age 90 of Foss Street Biddeford were held at St Andre’s Church Biddeford. Rev Maurice Morin officiated the requiem high mass and homily with church choir and organist Mrs Laura Proulx. Interment followed at St Joseph’s Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers. Bearers were grandsons Ronald Forest Ronald Desmarais Leo Paul Desmarais Jr Roger Paquette Paul Bergeron and Armand Janelle.

Arthur Desmarais Foss St Biddeford St. Andre’s Church Maurice Morin Laura Proulx St. Joseph’s Cemetery Father Morin Desmarais Onald Forest Ronald Desmarais Leo Paul Desmarais Jr Roger Paquette Paul Bergeron Armand Janelle

Annette Chapter Officers Are Installed at Saco Masonic Hall

Annette Chapter Order of Eastern Star installed two new officers during a meeting at Masonic Hall in Saco led by Worthy Matron Mrs. Josephine Hanson and Worthy Patron Gordon Flood. Installing officials included Mrs. Frances Smith, Gordon Smith, and Mrs. Agnes Towle. Memorial services were held for Edwin F. Tripp and Mrs. Rena Hill, with refreshments served by officer volunteers.

Annette Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Saco Josephine Hanson Gordon Flood Frances Smith Gordon Smith Agnes Towle Jean Kimball Marion Johnson Helen McIntire Jean Clark Dorothy Patterson Agnes Tripp Grace Littlefield Edwin F. Tripp Rena Hill

St Jean Society Plans Mass and Meetings

The St Jean Baptiste de Bienfaisance society will attend mass in a body at St Andre's Church Sunday after gathering at the hall on Main and Elm at 10 am. The 11 am French service will follow a community lunch at the hall. A sick list includes Ken Lamothe Albany Bergeron Louis Chasse and Robert Neault. New members Paul E Taylor Arthur W Tourigny Camile H Roy Alexis Gagne. A $100 scholarship was awarded to Robert LaBranche and Robert Belair will attend Boys State.

St. Jean Baptiste Society St. Jean Baptiste de Bienfaisance St. Andre’s Church Main Street Elm Street St. Andre's Church Ken Lamothe Albany Bergeron Louis Chasse Robert Neault Paul E. Taylor Arthur W. Tourigny Camile H Roy Alexis Gagne Roland Simard Ward Maxson St. Joseph's Cemetery Edward Maxson Robert LaBranche Robert Belair Boys State

Classified Want Ads Are For All The People

A compact notice highlighting that classified want ads serve all residents, inviting readers to place and read listings for jobs, housing, services, and personal notices across the community. The piece underscores inclusivity and accessibility of ad space for every citizen.

Local Personal Notices From Saco and Biddeford Area

Mrs. John Lonsdale of 78 Storer Street Saco is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs Alfred Prejean 14B Hill Street Biddeford is a medical patient. Miss Peggy Couture of 25 Orchard Street Biddeford returned home after surgery at Webber Hospital. Mrs Germaine Souliere of 66 Birch Street Biddeford has returned home from Maine Medical Center Portland. Mrs Gail Binette Camire Hill Street Biddeford is vacationing at Kennebunk Pond Lyman with her aunt Mrs Rita Binette. Seaman David S Bolt USN son of Mr and Mrs Fredrick G Bolt Sr of Tatnic Road Moody has reported for duty with Air Antisubmarine Squadron 30 at Naval Air Station Key West Florida.

John Lonsdale Storer St Saco Webber Hospital Alfred Prejean Hill St Biddeford Peggy Couture Orchard St Webber Hospita Germaine Souliere Birch St Maine Medical Center Portland Gail Binette Camire Hill Street Kennebunk Pond Lyman Rita Binette David S. Bolt USN Fredrick G. Bolt Tatnic Road Moody Air Antisubmarine Squadron 30 Naval Air Station Key West Fla

St John’s Sunday Service to Be Held at Goodwins Mills Church

The St John’s community will observe a Sunday service at the Goodwins Mills United Methodist Church this weekend. The event invites parishioners and neighbors to attend and participate in morning rites.

St. John’s Goodwins Mills United Methodist Church

LeSieur Drouin Wedding Held In Biddeford

Esther J Drouin and Richard D LeSieur united in a June 14 ceremony at St Josephs Church Biddeford with Rev Sylvia Levesque officiating. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Drouin of Portland wore a white brocade coat dress and orchid bouquet. the groom son of Mr and Mrs Maurice LeSieur of Biddeford. The maid of honor was Michelle Drouin. best man Rick Brown of Freeport. A reception followed at the LaCourse home in Saco. The couple plan to reside in Houlton after graduation.

Diana Rousselle Fred Patterson Esther J. Drouin Richard D. LeSieur St. Joseph's Church Biddeford Sylvia Levesque Richard Drouin Portland Maurice LeSieur South Street Arthur LaCourse Michelle Drouin Rick Brown Freeport Scammon Street Saco Houlton Biddeford High School Ricker College

Portland Weather Outlook Shows Clear Northern Areas

Fair conditions in Portland with north portions clearing and cooler tonight. Lows in the 40s north and low 50s south. Saturday looks fair with cooler conditions in the southern portions.

Portland

Public Hearing Set on Motor Vehicle Ordinances in Kennebunk

Kennebunk officers schedule a public hearing at Lower Town Hall Thursday June 26 at 7 30 p m to consider four traffic rules The proposals include no parking on the northwesterly Beach Avenue section from Gooch's Creek Bridge to the town lot and Kennebunk Beaches crosswalk curb painting restrictions limited parking at night near beaches and a two hour limit from 10 p m to 5 a m on roads adjacent to beaches all subject to police designation and town action

Kennebunk Lower Town Hall Beach Avenue Gooch’s Creek Bridge Kennebunk Beach Kennebunk Beaches Lord’s Point Maine

Car Strikes Pole on Saco Street

Saco police report a car driven by Steven P. Belyea, 17, of Kennebunk went out of control on Storer Street and struck a utility pole Thursday afternoon. Two passengers, Peter Bancroft, 17, of Kennebunkport, and Lyle Wheeler, were in the vehicle.

Saco Steven P. Belyea Kennebunk Storer Street Peter Bancroft Kenniebunkport Lyle Wheeler

Loranger School Honor Roll Announced

Loranger Junior High announces fourth quarter honor roll with grades seven and eight listing high honors and honors recipients. The report also notes perfect attendance for 1968 69 across grades six to eight and lists students by name and grade. A separate line reports a Kennebunk resident treated at Biddeford hospital after a minor vehicle mishap causing about 600 dollars damage.

Old Orchard Beach Loranger Junior High School James Angelosante Catherine Buffum Darlene Dupre Lynn Farrington Mary Ann Jacks Leo LaChance Cynthia Ladakakos Terry Mullen Judy Andrews Lori Aronovitch Jo Ann Beaulieu Joan Belle-rose Eleanor Barker Carl Bernard Michael Bolduc William Brown Robin’ Bryan Lawrence Bean Stephen Collins Cindy Critchley Reggie DeRocher Scott Dyer Steven Fregeau Daniel Hilton Sharon Jones George LaChance Jackie Melancon John Mokarzel Vasilia Panagakos Hope Perkins Ann Presley Bruce Roy Lois Speed Nancy St. Amand Daniel Stevenson Kim Zahares Elaine Cullinan Sharon Finley Jeannine Gendron Kelly Witcraft Danny Rube Tracey Cabot Lori Dye Michael DeAngelis Cherri Koepp Linda LaChance Sharon Lamb Linda Maloy Cheryl Miller Margie Morgan Gary Stevenson Susan Simpson Kennebunk Biddeford

Nixon Hopes to Beat Clifford Vietnam Timetable

President Nixon expresses hope to meet former Defense Secretary Clifford's timetable for Vietnam troop withdrawals by year end 1970 with further reviews in August. He also discusses inflation controls, New York City elections, Safeguard missile plans, and Hoover's handling of the King wiretap case while signaling no plan for federal campus policing.

Washington Nixon Vietnam New York City Luther King Clark Clifford U.S Clifford Nguyen van Thieu Los Angeles Minneapolis New York Senate Defense Melvin R. Laird Safeguard Soviet Union United States Thieu Middle East Britain France Israel U States Vienna Geneva Congress Washington-Moscow FBI J. Edgar Hoover Martin Luther King Jr Hoover Illinois Finch White House

Beach Carnival To Benefit MD Victims

A neighborhood carnival will be held Sunday at 105 West Grand Ave to aid muscular dystrophy victims. Meg Verrill will serve as queen, assisted by cohost L Heureux and others. Proceeds support muscular dystrophy research and patient services.

Old Orchard Beach West Grand Ave Meg Verrill Prescott Verrill Cnet L'Heureux Chris Sm Bernard Coe Corina Ceeds Lioyd Vars Wgan TV

Children Blamed For Biddeford Fire

A child playing with matches in a Biddeford home at 84 Pike Street started a fire that damaged the building owned by Mrs. Malvina Roussel. Firefighters from engines 3 4 5 and Ladder 2 responded with boosters and a refrigerator gas leak forced crews to evacuate briefly before regaining control.

Biddeford Pike St Malvina Roussel Marion Biddeford

Used Trucks Are Listed in Section 12 Want Ads

Local classifieds reveal a section 12 listing detailing used trucks for sale. Items include various makes and models with prices and contact details for buyers seeking reliable pre owned work vehicles.

Bus Routes Announced For Saco Sessions

Saco announces summer bus routes for 8 am and 10 15 pm sessions. Buses depart between 7 15 and 7 30 am and 9 30 to 9 45 pm. Routes cover Jenkins Road Flag Pond Heath Hearh Bradley Tasker Maple Hill Franklin and other streets. The tenure ends August 1.

Jenkins Road Flag Pond Road Heath Road Hearh Road Simpson Road Colonial Drive Shadagee Road Bradley Street Tasker Street Louden Road Smutty Lane Boom Road New County Road Berry Road Lincoln Street Maple Street Hill Street Franklin Street Dyer Street Pepperell Street Cantara Street Market Street Ferry Road Ome Ellis Bay View Old Orchard Road Ocean Park Road Lyman Avenue Moody Street Ross Road Portland Road Milliken Mills Road

Bankruptcy filing in Portland Court lists several debtors

A petition of bankruptcy was filed yesterday in U S District Court by Old Orchard Beach taxi driver John E Durfee with liabilities of 6686 and assets of 1010 of which 200 are exempt. Wage earner plans were filed by carpenter Henry J Hanscom Jr with liabilities 4584 and assets 1200 of which 200 exempt and Kennebunk carpenter Dana R Johnson with liabilities 3488 and exempt assets 45.

Portland U.S. District Court Old Orchard Beach John E. Durfee Kennebunk Carpenter Dana R. Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ernest Whitehouse Aretas H. Moulton Mrs St. Jean Society Saco Street Loranger School Clude Madeline Barker Janice Bouchard Bruce Brousseau Dana Carter Gary Clemens Mark Coreau Charlie Day Renee DeRocher Tom Dube Judy Dubray James Golovich Cherrin Koepp Gary L’heureux Debbie Larochelle Joe Presley John Regan Tom Cushing Richard Finlay Jane Howe Roger Remillard William Russell Gail Summey Susan Tarbox Robert Boudreau Timothy Clemens Tokyo World Trade Center Kasumigaseki Atlanta Air Force Stone Mountain Secretary of the Treasury David M. Kennedy Saigon Tay Ninh City Bankruptcy Court Kennebunkport Sneider’s Discount Foods
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