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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1968

Page

2

Deaths of Mrs. Louisa E. Beck of Saco Maine

Mrs. Louisa E. Beck 60 of Lincoln Road Saco widow of Lewis E. Beck died suddenly Saturday in a Biddeford hospital. Born Oct 19 1907 in Irwin Pa she was a Clarion Teachers College graduate taught in Pennsylvania briefly. Survived by daughter Agnes M. Beck Saco son Lewis E. Beck Jr Hawaii two sisters Catherine Langguth Pittsburgh Pa and Mrs Robert Buffington Barberton Ohio one brother George Fohner Irwin three grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hay and Peabody Portland interment in Irwin. Friends may call tomorrow at the funeral home.

Louisa E. Beck Lincoln Road Saco Lewis E. Beck Biddeford Beck Irwin, Pa Portland Irwin Elwin D L. W. Fohner Pennsylvania Clarion Teachers College Agnes M. Beck Lewis E. Jr Hawaii Catherine Langguth Pittsburgh Robert J. Buffington Barberton Ohio George Fohner Hay & Peabody Funeral Home Congress St

Grace Ray E. of Portland former Saco resident dead

Ray E Grace 62 of 62 Hampshire St Portland died Saturday in a local hospital after a short illness. Born October 3, 1905 in Saco he worked 30 years for Saco-Lowell Shops and served with the Saco Fire Dept. Survived by widow Evelyn Belanger Grace three sons two daughters a brother and three sisters. Dignified service at Hay & Peabody Funeral Home followed by a requiem mass at Cathedral of Immaculate Conception and interment Calvary Cemetery.

Portland Ray E Hampshire St Saco Clarence Mary Roberts Grace Saco - Lowell Biddeford Chevron Oil Co Grace Bishop Fenwick Council Knights of Columbus Cathedral of Immaculate Conception Evelyn Belanger Grace Sgt Ralph G U.S. Marine Corps Camp Pendleton Calif Seaman Appren Richard W Norfolk Michael F Waldo Sylvia) Harmon Westbrook Judith Ann Grace Hay & Peabody Funeral Home Congress St Calvary Cemetery

Funeral services held for John A Peel in Andover

John A Peel 85 of 28 Intervale Road Kennebunk Maine died recently. Funeral conducted Wednesday from Kenneth H Pollard Funeral Home with services at St Pauls Episcopal Church North Andover Mass burial at Suing Grove Cemetery Andover Mass. Officiating were Rev Alexander S Twombly and Rev Clifford T Geiger. Nephew William Richard Wray of North Andover served as cross bearer. He was born October 14 1902 in Lawrence Mass and was formerly overseer at Ames Textile Mills Sanford. Survived by widow Doris Taylor Peel of Kennebunk a brother Tom Peel of North Andover and several nieces.

Kennebunk Maine William Richard Wray North Andover Eel Lawrence Mass John T Lettice (Ashworth) Peel Ames Textile Mills Sanford Doris

Journal Wants Ads Readers Attention

A brief notice invites readers to explore the newspaper's want ads section for opportunities and listings. The column highlights available classifieds and services designed to connect buyers and sellers in the community.

Funeral services for James H. Larkin in Saco

Funeral services for James H. Larkin of St. Cloud Florida were held yesterday at Shumway Funeral Home in Saco conducted by a Christian Science reader. Interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco.

James H. Larkin St. Cloud Fla Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Saco Christian Science Laurel Hill Cemetery

Brandt says Berlin will not be isolated at NATO talks

REYKJAVIK Iceland AP Vice Chancellor Willy Brandt of West Germany declared efforts to isolate West Berlin doomed to failure during the NATO foreign ministers session in Reykjavik The former Berlin mayor urged unity of Europe and reunion of Germany as demonstrators outside protested American military bases in Iceland Brandt spoke as NATO council president and outlined steps discussed with U S Britain and France toward slowing East German traffic curbs and seeking an East West arms pact amid uncertain prospects.

Reykjavik Iceland Willy Brandt West Germany West Berlin Germany Brandt North Atlantic Council of Foreign Ministers Berlin All Europe NATO University of Arctic Circle Council Dean Rusk Michael Stewart Roger Seydoux France

Painchaud's Band In Concert Tomorrow

Painchaud's Band will perform at 7 p.m. tomorrow at the bandstand in Clifford Park Biddeford. The city of Biddeford and the Music Performance Trust Funds via Local 408 A.F. of M. sponsor the event with popular tunes featured, per officials.

Painchaud Clifford Park Biddeford Music Performance Trust Local 408 A.F. of M

Majority nuns adopt modernization under papal sanction

About 90 percent of the nuns at Immaculate Heart of Mary have chosen to follow a modernization program in dress and life under papal sanction, while the remaining sisters keep traditional practices as favored by James Francis Cardinal McIntyre, archbishop of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Immaculate Heart of Mary James Francis Cardinal McIntyre

Walpole Prison Graduates First Class Of H E Diploma Recipients

In Walpole Massachusetts 112 inmates dressed in caps and gowns received high school equivalency diplomas during special graduation ceremonies at Walpole State Prison. The program began a year ago for dropouts and was sponsored by the state department of corrections.

Walpole Mass Walpole State Prison

Mrs Eva Sherman and Mrs Gertrude Rankin Return from Legion Convention

Mrs Eva Sherman and Mrs Gertrude Rankin of the Owen-Davis Auxiliary of Saco have returned home from Bath where they served on the Credential committee at the American Legion convention.

Eva Sherman Gertrude Rankin Owen-Davis Saco Bath American Legion

Women groups plan meetings and drive outing in Saco

Members of the Fred S. Gur ney Women's Relief Corps will meet tomorrow at GAR Hall Cutts Avenue for a box lunch at 12 30 p.m. and a business meeting. Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella will outing at Marvel Drive In Route 1 Saco tomorrow night. transportation meet at St John s Hall Adams Street Biddeford at 6 p.m.

Fred S. Gurney Women’s Relief Corps Gar Hall Cutts Avenue Saco Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella Marvel Drive - In Route 1 St. John’s Hall Adams Street Biddeford

Biddeford VFW Auxiliary to Meet at City Building

Members of the Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will gather at 7 30 tonight at the Biddeford City Building for their meeting and related activities.

Biddeford

Congregation Book Study at Kingdom Hall

A Congregation Book Study will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Kingdom Hall of Joho-Witnesses located at 107 Main St. in the town.

Kingdom Hall of Joho— Witnesses Main St

Sunbeams Meet Tuesday at Salvation Army Hall

A meeting of Sunbeams girls ages six to ten will be held Tuesday at 3 30 p m in the Salvation Army hall located at 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach.

the Sunbeams Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach

Ladies Home League Meeting in Salvation Army Hall

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

Prayer Meeting at Full Gospel Church Wells

A prayer meeting is planned for 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church on Route 9A just off Route 109 in Wells.

Full Gospel Wells

Miss Spencer Honored At Surprise Bridal Shower

OLD ORCHARD BEACH Miss Carole Spencer was honored at a surprise bridal shower yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Early 9 Fern Ave co hosted by Mrs. Theodore Bol due and Mrs. Lorne Taylor. Guests from Biddeford Westbrook and Millinocket attended. After gifts a buffet lunch was served with pink decor and gladioli. Miss Spencer is engaged to Stephen R. Boulter of Millinocket with a wedding planned in August.

Old Orchard Beach Carole Spencer George Early Fern Ave Theodore Boldue Lorne Taylor Lester Schwartz Carleton Hutchins Ronald Michie Harold Marr John Fitton Saco John Morin Lillian Fitton Reginald McGown Robert Lachan William Hunt Jr Linda Thimble Constance Beaudoin Dorothy Rae Mathieu Geraldine Kearney Biddeford Jon Tufts Westbrook Clarence Boulter Millinocket Spencer

Sentinel quote on debate about bill’s effectiveness

A Democratic speaker, continuing from Page One, declared Friday that while proponents push the bill, opponents argue voters will not know it will not work. The remark highlights partisan contention over the bill’s practicality and potential impact.

Education and Correction Departments Unite

A joint initiative from the Department of Education and the Department of Correction outlines collaborative reforms and shared oversight aims. Officials pledge coordinated programs to improve literacy, rehabilitation, and oversight across facilities and schools.

Partment of Education and The Department of Correction

Portland Weather Update Clouds and Showers Tonight

Portland forecast calls for cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunder tonight and Tuesday. Lows hover in the 50s with cooler conditions in the north portion Tuesday, signaling a damp start to the work week.

Portland

Looking Ahead At Weather Look Ahead At Weather Boston AP

The Weather Bureau forecasts five days for northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Temperatures Tuesday through Saturday hover near normal with cooler conditions in northern Maine. Daytime highs mostly in the 70s, 60s in northern Maine. nights in 50s, 40s in north. Warm Tuesday, cooler Wednesday and Thursday, rising again by weekend. Precipitation totals over half an inch, with scattered showers and thundershowers mainly Tuesday north and Tuesday night into Wednesday south. General rain likely Friday.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island Maine

Activities Listed By COFC In Kennebunk

Community events in the Kennebunk area include SPEBSQSA rehearsal at Webhannet Club, information center hours at Kennebunk Town Hall and Kennebunkport, a Surfside 8s Square Dance Club event at Golf Brook Lodge, church suppers, Rotary meeting at Glen-Mor, Yankee Belle Chorus rehearsal at Christ Church vestry, and Surfside 8s workshops open to the public with club caller Cal Main.

Kennebunk Kennebunk - Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce Kennebunks Spebsqsa Webhannet Club Kennebunk Town Hall Information Center Kennebunkport Golf Brook Lodge Sinnott Road Arundel Surfside 8'S Christ Church Thest Congregational Church North Street Rotary Club Glen - Mor Yankee Belle Chorus Sweet Adelines Surfside 8’S Square Sinnott Road Arundel Cal Main

Hopewell Metal Work Prepares for Columbus Era

North American Indians of the Hopewell culture centered in southern Ohio were skilled in metal work using copper silver iron and even gold centuries before Columbus arrived in America.

Hopewell Ohio America

Smothers Brothers Show Emphasizes Musical Summer Format

The winter Smothers Brothers show shifts to music with humor for summer. Glen Campbell leads the CBS hour backed by winter regulars and Pat Paulsen with Nancy Sinatra as guest star. The program, co produced by Tommy Smothers, aims at current audience tastes and plans further cast changes.

New York Glen Campbell Pat Paulsen Nancy Sinatra Smothers Brothers NBC Dean Martin Tommy Smothers Paulsen Ie World

Saco Girl Attends CAR Meeting in Windsor Conn

Miss Carol Ann Tarbox new Maine state president of the Maine Society Children of the American Revolution attended the June 21 22 New England Regional CAR meeting at Tobacco Valley Inn Windsor Conn. She was joined by Maine senior state president Mrs Robert Crane Jr of Machias and granddaughter Susan Sullivan of Fort O Brien CAR Society Machias and state CAR Magazine chairman. Also present were National President Thomas Scott Arlington Va and Senior National President Mrs Byron M Vanderbilt Washington DC.

Carol Ann Tarbox Maine Society Children of the American Revolution John Fairfield Society New England C.A. R Tobacco Valley Inn Windsor Conn Miss Tarbox Maine C.A.R Robert Crane Jr Machias Susan Sullivan Fort Brien C.A.R. Society State

Holiday Parade Draws Hundreds in Biddeford and Saco

Several hundred people attended the St. Jean de Baptiste Bienfaisance parade starting at Main Street Biddeford and moving to Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Saco. Bands accompanied the procession as it celebrated the St. Jean de Baptiste holiday with vehicles and marching groups.

St. Jean de Baptiste Main Street Biddeford Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco

Roving Reader mobile classroom scheme in Kennebunk

A Kennebunk-Kennebunkport School Union brochure details the Roving Reader a mobile remedial reading laboratory funded under Title III 1965. The autonomous bus has two classrooms 19 carrels rest room snack bar air conditioning heating and full electrical capability. Photographs show Superintendent John Seekins Jr and staff planning and staff selecting pupils with guidance director Anne Hall and principal William Pappas examining materials.

Kennebunk Kennebunk-Kennebunkport School Union John S. Seekins Jr Leo Martin Seekins William N. Pappas Kennebunk High School Anne Hall

Classified Ads Invite Readers to Place Results in Journal

Local newspaper urges readers to place ads in The Journal Classified to obtain results. The notice emphasizes timely submission, details required for listing, and pricing per column inch. Officials remind advertisers that deadlines apply and include contact options for placement.

Arundel Man Completes Army Command Course

Arundel Maine native Lt. Col. John N. Albertson Jr. completed the U S Army Command and General Staff College regular course at Fort Leavenworth on June 7. He was among 1 048 officers from the Army Navy Marines and Air Force and 97 foreign officers from 51 nations who graduated the 10 month program. Albertson earned a B A from the University of Connecticut in 1954 and an M S from Hahnemann Medical College in 1964.

Leavenworth Man Army John N. Albertson Jr Catherine M. Albertson Brimstone Road Arundel Maine U.S. Army Command and General Staff College U.S. Army Navy Marine Corps Air Force Command and General Staff College Col Albertson Reserve Officers’ Training Corps University of Connecticut Storrs Hahnemann Medical College Philadelphia

Whist Parties Held By Le Foyer In Biddeford

Whist parties were held yesterday at Le Foyer on the corner of Foss and Pool streets Biddeford under a committee including Bernice Beaulieu Antonine Chretien Joseph Plourde Lucienne Chouinard and Claudia Beaudoin Special prizes went to Claire Lariviere Aurise Boissonneaut Medley Beaulieu Rose Shevenell Reynald Dumont and Mabel Ayotte Beaulieu was high scorer and other prizes went to Rose Lemay Claire Lariviere Edouard Gallant Aurore Soucy Alphonse Bolduc Oliva Perreault Marcel Dubreuil Joseph Plourde Early Tapley Paul Chabot Jr Joseph Viger Rose Shevenell Yvonne Dumas Joseph Dube Joseph Gosselin Marie Anne Lapointe Norman Petty and Corey Tapley Whist rites will again be held on July 7

le Foyer Foss Street Pool Street Biddeford Bernice Beaulieu Antoinette Chretien Joseph Plourde Lucienne Chouinard Claudia Beaudoin Claire Lariviere Aurise Boissonneaut Medley Beaulieu Rose Shevenell Reynald Dumont Mabel Ayotte Beaulieu Rose Lemay Edouard Gallant Aurore Soucy Alphonsine Bolduc Oliva Perreault Marcel Dubreuil Early Tapley Paul Chabot Jr Joseph Viger Yvonne Dumas Joseph Dube Joseph Gosselin Marie Anne Lapointe Norman Petty Corey Tapley

Haydn Plays Hymn to the Emperor Before Death

As Vienna faced bombardment by French forces, Haydn was guided to the piano five days before his death and played his sacred Hymn to the Emperor with reverent intensity and solemn expression.

Vienna Haydn

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