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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1968

Page

2

Deaths Mount Vernon Man Kenneth W Lovejoy 43

Kenneth William Lovejoy 43 of 21 Rich Ave Mount Vernon died yesterday at home after living in this community and formerly of Saco Maine He was born May 1 1925 in Biddeford Maine son of William Love and Ruth Simmons Lovejoy Gaddas He worked for RCA at Radio City He is survived by widow Florine two daughters Sandra Garland Westbrook Maine Beverly Garland Hollis Center Maine two sons Edward Kenneth W Lovejoy Hollis Center and his mother Funeral services 11 a m tomorrow at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints Scarsdale Interment in this community Funeral arrangements are with Davis Funeral Home

Mount Vernon N. Y Kenneth William Lovejoy Rich Ave Saco Maine Biddeford William Love Ruth Simmons Lovejoy Gaddas Lovejoy RCA Radio City Florine Lovejoy Sandra Garland Westbrook Beverly Garland Hollis Center Edward Kenneth W. Lovejoy

Biddeford Man Philip Hebert 61 Dies at Home

Philip P Hebert 61 of 29 Mt Vernon St Biddeford died suddenly at his home He was born in Biddeford Apr 3 1907 son of Jule and Angelina Casavant Hebert He was a painter and member of St Andre's Church Survivors include widow Leona Boisvert Hebert five sons five brothers seven sisters and 15 grandchildren Funeral services set for 9 am Monday at St Andre's with interment at St Joseph's Cemetery Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home 7 to 9 pm tonight and tomorrow and Sun 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm

Philip P. Hebert Mt. Vernon St Biddeford Jule Angelina Casavant Hebert St. Andre's Church Leona Boisvert Hebert Rita Gilbert Saco Adrien R Leo E Conrad R Donald J Ernest Roland Alphie Henri Edgar Eugene Guay Mabel Perrin Amos Merrow Phillip Demers Paul Guillereault Roland Cadorette Larry Boisvert St. Joseph's Cemetery San Soucy Funeral Home Stone St

Mrs Adelaide Duguay Dies After Long Illness at 70

Mrs Adelaide E Duguay, 70, of 4 Horrigans Court Biddeford died last night in a local hospital after a long illness. Born in Kennebunk Feb 13 1898 she was a daughter of Marshall and Elizabeth Noble and worked in local shoe shops. She was a communicant of St Marys Church. Survived by three daughters Daisy McDonald Madeline Hubert Lorraine Jalbert all of Biddeford and Kennebunk and a son Ernest Duguay of Arundel. Ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 10:30 from St Marys Church with interment in St Marys Cemetery. Friends may call at Sanecoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford tonight 7–9 and Saturday and Sunday 2–4 and 7–9 p.m.

Kennebunk Marshall and Elizabeth (Green) Noble St. Mary’s Church Biddeford Daisy McDonald Madeline Hubert Saco Lorraine Jalbert Ernest Duguay Arundel St. Mary’s Cemetery San. Eoucy Funeral Home Stone St

James H. Larkin remembered in Saco post office life

James H. Larkin 70 of St. Cloud Florida died last night after a brief illness in a local hospital. A former assistant postmaster and 30 year postal worker born July 1897 in Saco he served as substitute carrier regular carrier clerical worker and assistant postmaster. Surviving family includes a daughter Harriet Wilson Sudbury Mass two sons Guy Larkin Saco John W. Larkin Ventura Calif a sister Marguerite Savage Temple nine grandchildren one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements listed with Shumway Funeral Home Saco and burial planned Laurel Hill Cemetery with calling hours announced.

James H. Larkin St. Cloud Fla Saco James Margaret (Hay) Larkin Robert Burns Club of Scotland Harriet Wilson Sudbury Mass Guy Larkin John W. Larkin Ventura Calif Marguerite Savage Temple Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Laurel Hill Cemetery

Mrs Mabelle Libby 92 former Saco resident dies

Mrs. Mabelle Libby 92 of Waterboro and formerly of Saco died yesterday morning in a local nursing home. Born January 18 1876 in Oxford Massachusetts she was the widow of Roland W Libby. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 am from Angell Funeral Home Dane Street with Rev Henry O Megert officiating. Interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. Funeral home may be open tonight from 7 to 9.

Kennebunk Mabelle Libby Waterboro Saco Oxford Mass Roland W. Libby Angell Funeral Home Dane St Henry 0. Megert Laurel Hill Cemetery

Biddeford Woman At NDEA Session

NEWTON Mass Mrs Thomas J Wallace of Biddeford Maine formerly Joanne Perrault daughter of Dr and Mrs Oscar W Perrault arrived Wednesday at Fort Collins Colo where she will participate in a seven week summer session of the National Defense Educational Act Institute Francaise at Colorado State University Mrs Wallace earned a masters degree with an A average from Boston University this month and has accepted a position in the French department at Medford High School Massachusetts.

Newton Mass Thomas J. Wallace Joanne Perrault Oscar W. Perrault Biddeford Maine Fort Collins Colo National Defense Educational Act Institute Francaise Colorado State University Wallace Boston University Medford

Obituary and funeral home listings for Saco area

EMOND'S Funeral Home at 284 5511. Frank X Emond and J P Conroy listed. SHUMWAY Funeral Service at 35 ton Street Saco and 284 5611. Philip H Gross Sr Director noted.

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Shumway Funeral Service Ton Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr

Francis E Noyes Rites Held in Saco Church

Funeral services for Francis E. Noyes of 9 Central Street Saco were held today at Most Trinity Church Saco with Rev James Daly officiating. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery Biddeford graveside prayers by Father Daly. Bearers included Thomas Colpitts Paul Colpitts Philip Graves Mark Danis and Richard Simoneau.

Francis E. Noyes Central St Saco Most Trinity Church James Daly St. Mary's Cemetery Biddeford Father Daly Thomas Colpitts Paul Colpitts Philip Graves Mark Danis Richard Simoneau

Biddeford Unit Names Delegates to York County Council

Delegates and alternates were named at a Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary meeting in Biddeford. Delegates: Blanche Keithly Alice Goulet Laurette L Heureux Olive Croteau Rose Soulard. Alternates: Nellie Petit Annette Collard Arteline Daly Pauline Kennedy Germaine Lariviere. A shore dinner is planned for June 26 at Marshview Restaurant Scarborough.

York County Council Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley American Legion Auxiliary Post Home Elm Street Biddeford Blanche Keithly Keithley Alice Goulet Laurette L'Heureux Olive Croteau Rose Soulard Nellie Petit Annette Collard Arteline Daly Pauline Kennedy Germaine Lariviere Kennedy Lariviere Croteau Marshview Route 1 Scarborough

CMP Directors Declare Dividend

AUGUSTA The directors of Central Maine Power Co declared a dividend of 27 cents per share on common stock payable July 31, 1968 to owners of record at close of business July 10, 1968.

Augusta Central Maine Power Co Comon

Sun Lamp Burns Hole in Living Room at Ocean Ave Beach Home

Firemen were called to the residence of Alec J. Garon at 33 Ocean Ave early this morning after a sun lamp burned a hole through the living room floor. Fire crews report only minor damage to the home in Old Orchard Beach.

Old Orchard Beach Alec J. Garon Ocean Ave

Summer Theatrical Season Opens at Whitehall Maine

The Whitehall hotel hosts a new summer theatre company for one year with about 20 thespians painting and renovating the venue. The venue seats 250 in the round, with smaller casts on Tue Wed Thu and larger casts Fri Sat. An art gallery will be directed by artist-in-residence Mrs Stephen Bittersub. Charles Rosen will inaugurate a speech and drama program in local schools this fall. The group includes ages 18 to 70 with prior professional or amateur theatre experience.

Page One City Whitehall Old Orchard Beach Stephen Bitterbush Charles Rosen Manchester Maine

Mrs Anita Chaloult Surgical Patient at Notre Dame Hospital

Mrs Anita Chaloult age 79 of Mountain Road Biddeford is listed as a surgical patient at Notre Dame Hospital Pool Road Biddeford.

Anita Chaloult Mountain Road Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Pool Road

Saco Fire Wives Set First Annual Banquet Route

Members of the Saco Fire men's Wives plan a 7 PM gathering at Shaw's Market in Saco Valley Shopping Center. They will visit the Glen-Mor Restaurant in Kennebunk for their first annual banquet.

Saco

Boys Fellowship Meeting At Lyman Baptist Church

The Boys' Fellowship of the Lyman Baptist Church Good Wins Mills will meet Saturday at 10 a.m. at the church.

Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

St Johns Guild Plans 41st Summer Fair at Beach

A meeting of the Auxiliary Guild of St Johns-by-the-Sea Parish set the 41st annual Summer Fair for July 20 from 3 to 7 30 p m at the beach location. Lobster salad strawberry short cake supper will be served 5 30 to 7 30 p m with an auction at 7 30 p m led by Miss Ann Pennell. Committees include Frances Pettengill as general chair and for advertising Ann Pennell dining room Katherine Whitman kitchen Frances Pettengill aprons May Slaney and Carol Collins novelties and jewelry Carol Collins food Sarah Smith and Marie Court white elephants Eunice Pettengill and Lillian Gross food barrel Albert Collishaw. Present were Rev Harold McElwain president Frances Pettengill May Slaney Lillian Gross Ann Pennell and Marie Couri.

Auxiliary Guild St. Johns-by-the-Sea St. John Street Ann Pennell Frances Pettengill Katherine Whitman May Slaney Carol Collins Sarah Smith Marie Court Eunice Pettengill Lillian Gross Albert Collishaw Harold McElwain Marie Couri

Senator Smith criticizes M16 contract awards scandal

Sen. Margaret Chase SmithLak Maine denounces Army rifle contracts as shady after General Motors Ypsilanti division lands 56 million and Harrington & Richardson 42 million. Maremont of Saco says it could supply for 36 million but was not asked. Senate probe widens as Army admits price not decisive.

Washington Army Maine Margaret Chase Smith R-Maine General Motors Ypsilanti Mich Harrington & Richardson Worcester Mass Maremont Corp Saco Sen. Smith Senate House Senate Armed Service Subcommittee Samuel Shaw Shaw Maremont

Summer Snow Hits Mt. Washington

Mt Washington summit records a sub freezing 23 degrees as snow falls while lower elevations in New England warm in the 40s to 50s. More than three quarters of an inch of snow blankets the peak of the Northeast’s tallest mountain.

MT. Washington N. H New England

Hats Off to Miss Burleigh Tribute at Park Street School

A bulletin board sign at Park Street School in Kennebunk honors Miss Frances Burleigh who retires after 43 years of teaching. Large blue letters read Hats off to Miss Burleigh and hats crafted from construction paper with signatures of all teachers and staff surround the sign.

KENNEBUNK — A _ bulletin board Park Street Frances Burleigh Burleigh

Warren explains upset despite forecast victory

Earl Warren attributes his election result to President Truman receiving too many votes, offering the explanation as the race continued despite nearly unanimous forecasts of a Warren win.

Warren Truman

Journal Read Wants Ads Readers In Every Issue

Local newspaper invites readers to peruse Want Ads for listings across jobs, housing, and services. Busy classifieds page highlights timely opportunities, market asks, and customers seeking goods with quick contact details.

Weather and North Korea mail reports in brief

Weather outlook for Portland calls for fair and cool nights with lows in the 40s and rising warmth Saturdays with increasing clouds. North Korea propaganda letters from Pueblo crewmen continue, presses claim health but mail access remains restricted, and U S officials note a drop in mail while propaganda films circulate abroad.

Portland

Weather outlook for northern New England and Rhode Island

The five day forecast from the Weather Bureau calls for near normal temperatures in Massachusetts Rhode Island and northern New England from Saturday to Wednesday. Expect highs in the 70s with lows in the 50s to low 60s and total precipitation around a quarter to a half inch, more than half an inch in Vermont. Scattered showers or thunderstorms are possible Saturday night into Sunday and again on Wednesday.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island Vermont

Pueblo Crisis After North Korea Seizure Report

The Pueblo's crew suffered several wounded as the ship was seized in international waters. Fireman Duane D. Hodges died from his injuries, with remaining crew believed alive. Talks at Panmunjom have stalled, while North Korea relocates the vessel toward the northern coast near Chonjin. Washington reports offer for impartial investigation have been rejected.

Pueblo Duane D. Hodges Creswell Ore Washington United Nations U.S Panmunjom Wonsan Chonjin

Senate tax and spending bill faces broad cuts and reforms

The measure caps federal employment at 2,366,000 in June 1966 with 244,000 positions to cut by not filling a quarter of vacancies, orders a $10 billion appropriations reduction next year, and seeks rescission of $8 billion in unused funds. It extends auto and telephone taxes to 1970 and plans a 1973 phase out, speeds corporate tax payments, allows unemployed fathers AFDC and unemployment benefits in the same week, and calls for a comprehensive tax reform proposal by year end.

Congress AFDC

Local Residents Sentenced in Superior Court

Vernon Richardson of the Thacher Hotel Biddeford was sentenced to 15 days in Alfred jail after being found guilty of fraudulently evading a taxi fare from Waterville to Biddeford on April 7. Almond Meeks of Portsmouth received sentences from one year three months to three years in Thomaston State Prison for indecent liberties involving two 12 year old boys in Kittery. Sentences run concurrently. Walter Marston of Waterboro was fined 10 and 10 costs for parking on a way and obstructing traffic in Waterboro on April 17. Dana E. Johnson of North Berwick was fined 25 for operating a motor vehicle without a license in South Berwick on Feb. 12.

Alfred Thomas E. Delahanty York County Thomaston Almond Meeks Portsmouth Meeks Kittery T. A. Fitanides Delahanty Walter Marston Waterboro South Berwick Dana E. Johnson North Berwick

Portland bids open for six five year renewals

Kyros stated the six five year renewals will be bid with bids opened August 1 at 2 p.m. at the main post office in Portland.

Kyros Portland

Sentinel missile defense sparks clash with McNamara

Washington wrestles with a developing campaign issue as the Pueblo seizure looms and Defense Secretary Clifford reveals a key policy rift with his predecessor Robert McNamara over the Sentinel missile defense system.

Washington U.S Pueblo Clifford Robert McNamara Sentinel

State Trooper Answers Plea Over Wells Man Shooting

In York County Superior Court yesterday State Trooper William J. Manduca answered a complaint filed by Roland E. Hilton of Wells. The suit seeks 100000 dollars and 3000 dollars for medical and funeral expenses connected to the April 20, 1967 shooting death of David L. Hilton. Manduca, 30, says Hilton was escaping and would have endangered the officer’s life. he asserts immediate medical help was provided and that he acted to prevent a felon’s escape while immune as a state trooper. He filed for summary judgment.

Alfred Roland E. Hilton Wells York County Superior Court William J. Manduca David L. Hilton Manduca Hilton Hallowell Biddeford Maine Sherwood Baston Jerry Flowers

Pros Dominate Dean Martin Summer Replacement Show

New York AP reports The Golddiggers replacement show for Deane Martin features Joey Heatherton Frank Sinatra Jr plus Paul Lynde Barbara Heller and Stu Gilliam. The review notes an uneven mix of musical numbers sketches and spoofed scenes with Lynde and Heller delivering strongest performances.

Dean Martin NBC Hour Joey Heatherton Frank Sinatra Jr Miss Heatherton Sinatra Paul Lynde Barbara Heller Stu Gilliam Joey Daddy Lynde Miss Heller Clark Kent Superman

Kennebunk public supper and information center hours

A public supper at Christ Church runs tonight from 5 to 7. The Kennebunkport Information Center opens for the season Monday June 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays 1 to 6 p.m. Guests include John Merrill of North Carolina visiting the Daigle family on Summer Street.

Christ Church Kennebunkport John Merrill North Carolina Joseph Daigle Summer Street Harry Knight Cole Read North Yarmouth Academy Yarmouth Robert Chambers Mousam Road Highpine Wells Norman Parent Theresa Augusta Donald V. Dulac Bethany Intervale Road E. D. McKeon Colonial Drive Chelmsford Mass Gerald F. Clark

News At A Glance Highlights From A Turbulent Senate Week

The Senate likely to rapidly approve a House bill granting President Johnson a 10 percent tax cut. U.S. sources say radar readings misidentified enemy helicopter activity near the DMZ. A wounded Marine parachutist is used unknowingly to lure a Viet Cong ambush. Demonstrators arrested as violence prompts police response. A gun control drive advances in the Senate to restrict mail order rifles and shotguns. House action expected midweek. A runaway locomotive derails after a 90 mph dash through Kansas. The SNCC names a Newark leader as new head, signaling a shift away from a cult of personality. Sailor Hugo Vihlen floats north of his Florida path as Gulf Stream currents pull him off course. Republicans courting the vice presidency align with potential contenders.

Senate House Johnson Demilitarized Zone U.S Pooene Ene Ares Canessen Yi Kansas Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee Newark

Maine Governor reiterates Dickey Dam need after Congress cuts

Governor Curtis said the Dickey-Lincoln hydroelectric project remains essential despite a setback in Congress. He accused lawmakers of bowing to private power interests as $617,000 in funds were deleted. Curtis warned Maine residents will not abandon efforts to secure low cost power amid a multi billion dollar public works budget.

Augusta Curtis Congress Dickey-Lincoln St. John River Maine

Saco City Offices on Summer Schedule

City Hall offices in Saco will close Saturday mornings beginning tomorrow until Sept. 7. City Clerk Joan Lamontagne said fishing licenses may be obtained at the Saco police station during this time.

Saco Joan Lamontagne

Beach Woman Gets Court Summons

Saco police report a car driven by Marion E. Davis age 35 of 21 Washington Ave Old Orchard Beach knocked down two mail boxes and struck a utility pole on Ocean Park Road yesterday. Mrs Davis was summoned to court for failing to heed after striking fixed objects.

Saco Marion E. Davis Washington Ave Old Orchard Beach Ocean Park Road

Bankruptcy Petitions Filed in Portland Court

In U S District Court in Portland numerous bankruptcy petitions and wage earner plans were filed. Notable cases include Saco process operator Mary R Belanger with assets of 1000 and liabilities 4109, Kennebunk mechanic Hurley K Chadbourne with 4495 in liabilities and 20 in assets, Rich ard D Leonard of Kennebunkport with 19827 liabilities and 900 assets, Louis J Chasse of Biddeford with 14441 in liabilities and 125 in assets, Walter R Peare Jr of Biddeford with 2096 liabilities and 5 assets, and Edwin E Herrick of Saco with 1271 liabilities and 20 exempt assets.

Bankruptcy Court Portland U. S. District Court Saco Mary R. Belanger Kennebunk Hurley K. Chadbourne Richard D. Leonard Louis J. Chasse Biddeford Walter R. Peare Jr Edwin E. Herrick

Dominican hijacker releases Venezuelan airliner in Cuba

A Venezuelan Airliner hijacked by a young Dominican is freed by Cuban authorities and lands safely in Caracas. The incident ends without further violence as negotiations succeed and passengers are unharmed.

Think Richard M. Nixon Caracas

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