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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1969

Page

3

Sunday Service at Ocean Park Featured Interdenominational Worship

Ocean Park hosts an interdenominational service at 10 30 a m with guest preacher Rev W Harper Welch of Portland and readings by Rev Ernst E Klein of Cambridge Mass and Rev Robert W Thurston of New London N H The temple choir conducts the music with Sibelius and other composers The 7 30 p m sacred concert features the Shuster Chorale of Portland and a devotional period led by Rev Romer C Bry ant St Nicholas is the patron saint of children and Cardinal Cushing marks 30 years as Boston bishop

Ocean Park W. Harper Welch State Street Church United Church of Christ Portland Montpelier Jesus First Baptist Church New London N.H Temple Sibelius Steward Shuster Ocean Park Assembly Marjorie L. Sinclair Dearborn Mich Adelbert M. Jakeman Ocean Park Association Furber Gardens Buxton Corner B. C. Jordan Memorial Hall Ethel G. Nelson Shuster Chorale of Bach Mozart Mendelssohn Haydn Vaughan Williams God Our Father Besbide Shaker Crotch Pitoni Sylvia Nickels Margery Shuster

Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine

Business listing for the law firm Dennett and Craig located at 365 Main Street in Saco Maine. The notice presents the address and firm name without additional context or services.

Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco, Maine

Death of Ray mond F. Savage at 60 in South Berwick

Raymond F. Savage 60 died Wednesday night at his home on the Eliot Dover Road. He served as executive director of York County Community Action Corp. and earlier as assistant director. Born July 19, 1908 in Lowell Mass he ran gas stations in New Hampshire region and car dealerships in Biddeford and Marlboro. He later worked with SBA Score program and the Community Action Corp. He supported Head Start and Pinecap efforts and helped start manpower programs. Survived by widow Simone Ruthier Savage and two sisters. services set at St Michael’s Church with burial in Lowell.

South Berwick Raymond F. Savage Eliot - Dover Carl E. Richards Alfred York County Saw York County Community Action Corp Lowell Mass Eugene Mary McGowan Savage Kittery Portsmouth N.H Biddeford Marlboro Small Business Administration Community Action Corp Savage U.S Department of Agriculture Employment Security Commission Pinecap Inc Dirctors Simone Ruthier Savage Gertrude M. Savage Edward Kinghorn Elizabeth N.J St. Michael's Church Louis Berube St. Joseph's Cemetery

Portland Man Dies At Biddeford Pool

Biddeford police reported Albert F. Hanson of Portland died this morning while fishing at Biddeford Pool after a hoat attack. He was 67 and pronounced dead by Dr. Thomas Anon, York County medical examiner.

Biddeford Albert F. Hanson Portland Biddeford Pool Hanson Thomas Anon York County

Funeral Services for Mrs Alice Cleaves Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Cleaves of 178 South Street Biddeford were held at St Josephs Church Biddeford. Rt Rev Msgr Elie Hevey presided assisted by Rev Sylvie Levesque and Rev Rogerue. Interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco with pallbearers Normand Jeannette Roland Roy Joseph Loranger Edmond Neault Clement Fleurent and Gerard Fleurent.

Alice Cleaves South St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Elie Hevey Sylvie Levesque Rogerue Diana Rousselle Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Normand Jeannette Roland Roy Joseph Loranger Edmond Neault Clement Fleurent Gerard Fleurent

Funeral details for Hortense Ouellette in Biddeford

Hortense Ouellette of Hills Beach will be conducted tomorrow at 12 noon instead of 1 p.m. at St. Andre's Church. Friends may call at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Ouellette Hortense Ouellette Long Avenue Hills Beach St. Andre’s Church Biddeford Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Marines in Vietnam Service Listed for Biddeford Men

Marine Lance Corporal Joel B. Warner son of Mrs Kenneth Spaulding of Old Orchard Beach serves with Marine Air Group at Cherry Point. Marine Private First Class Frank L. Buda, husband of Joanne Leach of Biddeford, serves with the Third Battalion Fifth Regiment First Marine Division in Vietnam.

Marine Lance Corp Joel B. Warner Kenneth Spaulding Stagecoach Drive Old Orchard Beach Marine Air— Group Cherry Point PFC Frank L. Buda Leo G. Buda Route 3 Joanne M., Leach South St Biddeford Fifth Regiment First Marine Division Vietnam

Our Lady of Fatima Circle to Meet for Prayers

Members of Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella will meet at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford tonight at 7 15 to offer prayers for Hortense M Quellette mother of a member.

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford Hortense M. Quellette

Deserter Sentences and AWOL Trends Stir Pentagon Panel

The panel criticized varying sentences for AWOL linked deserters citing Sweden as a case. It noted a four month sentence for a man who had pledged return within six months, contrasted with harsher terms in similar cases. Laird defended disparities as inherent in unique cases and stated limits on negotiations and extradition. Pentagon data show 749 service members went AWOL to foreign countries since mid 1966, 174 to Sweden with about 50 returning. The subcommittee warned of underreported deserter cases via in absentia discharges, urging changes to reduce loopholes and align penalties.

Sweden Laird U.S State Department Pentagon United States Subcommittee Uniform

Biddeford Minister Announces Service

Biddeford United Church of Christ will hold Sunday service at 9 am led by Rev. John H. Miller. He reflects on the church history and past ministers while addressing present and future challenges. Guest soprano Lucille Mistos will sing Rest In The Lord. Merry, director of music, offers Prelude Praise by Wilson Offertory Think On Me by Scott and Postlude The Victory Of Faith by Rand.

United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford John H. Miller Lucille Mistos Merry Wilson Scott Rand

Truck Trips Alarm At Value House Elm Street Biddeford

Biddeford police report a truck delivering articles to Value House on Elm Street set off burglar alarms by vibrations while backing in. The incident was observed this morning and prompted a police response.

Biddeford Value House Elm Street

Carburetor Fire Doused By Biddeford Firefighters

Biddeford firefighters yesterday used chemical suppressants to extinguish a carburetor fire that started in the car of Ralph Jaques.

Biddeford Ralph,Jaques

Portland Weather Update Keeps It Warm And Humid

Generally fair conditions spread across Portland with a rise in humidity Saturday. Highs reach 85 to 90 degrees inland while coastal areas stay in the 70s. Tonight remains warm with low temperatures 65 to 70 degrees.

Portland

Miss Ready Feted At Bridal Shower

Bridal shower for Miss Elizabeth Ready, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Ready of Biddeford, hosted by her aunt at 15 Old Orchard Road Saco. She and Robert Caret, son of Mr and Mrs Laurent Caret of Biddeford, plan to wed August 23. Numerous relatives attended and several more sent gifts.

Elizabeth Ready Edward Ready Victory Lane Biddeford Miss Ready Old Orchard Road Saco Robert Caret Laurent Caret Mason St Mary Ann Caret Philip Bouthot Mamie Santorsola Anthony Hodges Sophie Victor Peter Vassill Peter Victor Amy Albert Elaine Deschambeault Albert Talento Peter Mantis Alexis Oo Diane Liby

Beach Day Camp Bowling Tourney Starts in Scarbo

The Happy Day Camp for Boys and Girls opened its annual bowling tournament at Big Twenty Lanes in Scarbo. Mike Anton directed with coaches Sandra Lord Kevin Robert Ronnie Goulet Terri Regan Kathi Daly Susan Wakefield and Kathi Wright assisting. Winners in the boys division were the Red Barons with 249 pins. Captain Marty Murphy led the team with Paul Goudreau Peter Fineberg and Kenneth Black. Second were the Ten Pins with 247 pins led by Captain Robert J Robert John Boissonneault John Conley and George Conley with David Baker. Third were the San Francisco Bays with 244 pins including Captain Gary Latno Scott Hutchinson Rickie Dewise and Richard Simonds. In girls division first were the Bowlers with 235 pins led by Captain Ginette Beaudreau J Nathanson Cindy Sawtelle Chery Hayford and Susan Shapiro. Second were the All Cats with 200 pins led by Captain Cheryl Worden Elaine Shapiro Tammy Ahearn Mary Delloio and Ellen Chenard. Third were the Hot Rods with 197 pins led by Captain Debbie Pass Jodie Ahearn Paula Thompson Denise Worthing and Wendy Pond.

Old Orchard Beach Happy Day Camp Scarbo Mike Anton Sandra Lord Kevin Robert Ronnie Goulet Terri Regan Kathi Daly Susan Wakefield Kathi Wright William Earle Red Barons Marty Murphy Paul Goudreau Peter Fineberg Kenneth Black Robert J. Robert John Boissonneault John Conley George Conley David Baker San Francisco Bays Gary Latno Scott Hutchinson Rickie Dewise Richard Simonds Ginette Beaudreau J Nathanson Cindy Sawtelle Chery! Hayford Susan Shapiro Allv Cats Chery! Worden Elaine Shapiro Tammy Ahearn Mary Delloio Ellen Chenard The Hot Rods Debbie Pass Jodie Ahearn Paula Thompson Denise Worthing Wendy Pond

Nine and San Francisco Art Institute Instructors

Richard A. Spencer of New York will teach social studies and holds a Harvard B.A. in government and a Columbia Law L.L.B. He has researched Haiti under the Duvalier regime and interned in Senator Edward M. Kennedy's office. Michael E. Siviski of Winslow will teach physical education and serve as assistant football coach, graduate of the University of Maine.

Page One San Francisco Art Institute Richard A. Spencer New York Harvard University L.L

There Are 92 Classifieds I Want Ads. Why Not Use One

A brief, promotional note urging readers to place classified ads by highlighting 92 available categories. Encourages action and positions the classifieds section as comprehensive and essential for readers seeking to sell items or services. Ends with call to participate.

Kennebunk Selectmen Pass Ordinances

Kennebunk town officials approved three traffic ordinances at a public hearing. New rules ban parking on Beach Avenue sections and near designated beach cross walks, with enforcement starting after posted notices. The board also discussed limiting trailers and campers at beach areas and continuing prior policy on Maine Municipal Association sequels. Street light installation in Maguire Road area, Evergreen Avenue, Kennebunk and Plummer Street was approved.

Kennebunk Lower Town Hall Board of Selectmen Beach Avenue Gooch’s Creek Bridge Beach Pn Hugh Googins Maine Municipal Association Selectmen Maguire Road Evereen Avenue Kennebunkahh Plummer Street Summer Street

Saco Budget Sees Increases Across Bond and Insurance

Saco bond redemption costs rise by 20 977 from last year and city insurance rates up 6 000. Employee and insurance for Blue Cross and disability total 5 100 this year. Overall net budget increases by 374 862 compared with last year.

Blue Cross

Czechoslovak family at Yugoslav Italian border incident

In Gorizia Italy a four member Czechoslovak family attempted to flee into Italy by scaling a wire fence on the Yugoslav border. Only the father, 27 year old Barabas Jindricc, reached Italy while his wife and two children were carried away by Yugoslav guards. He sought contact with Yugoslav authorities as police placed him in a refugee camp and pursued family status.

Gorizia Italy Barabas Jindricc Yugoslavia

Nixon Seaway Visit Marks Northward Trip Anniversary

President Nixon visits Canada for the tenth anniversary ceremonies of the St. Lawrence Seaway opening. He rededicates a dam named for Eisenhower with Prime Minister Trudeau at Massena and participates in plaque ceremonies at Expo 67 site in Montreal. The entourage includes Julie Nixon Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Rogers, Kissinger, and Gov. Rockefeller.

Washington Nixon Canada St. Lawrence Seaway Dwight D. Eisenhower Massena N.Y Queen Elizabeth Great Britain Pierre Trudeau Eisenhower Montreal

Wells Marshlands Appeal Is Filed

Alfred and Sanford couple file appeal to Maine Supreme Court to overturn a Superior Court order restraining them from filling in a fee acres of Wells marshland. The 1967 actions included waivers with Town of Wells and State Wetlands Control Board. controversy noted as test for the board. The article also references a large warehouse fire, civil unrest in multiple cities, and a Ben Het deployment, with the Supreme Court decision cited as upholding marshland value and conservation.

Alfred Sanford Maine Supreme Court Wells R. B. Johnson Mabel F. Johnson State Wetlands Control Board Wetone Board Johnsons York County Superior Court Law Court Supreme Court Donald Webber Superior Court Webhannet River Raustice Webber Paris

Finch Gives Up On Knowles

Washington AP Secretary of Welfare Robert H Finch relinquished his fight to have Dr John H Knowles nominated as top health official amid opposition from the American Medical Association and Senate Republican Leader Everett Dirksen He said the protracted debate left Knowles unable to function effectively and he would ask President Nixon to nominate another candidate Knowles was director of Massachusetts General Hospital and a longtime backer of unpopular causes to organized medicine The move ends a six month stalemate and a possible resignation as Finch takes responsibility for the delay He did not name a replacement and Dirksen declined comment

Washington Robert H. Finch John H. Knowles American Medical Associa Senate Everett M. Dirksen John Knowles Finch Nixon Welfare Department Knowles Massachusetts General Hospital White House Boston St. Lawrence Sea

Cairo curfew returns after whites and Negroes clash

Ten cided Thursday against calling in the guardsmen, imposing a curfew or prohibiting liquor and gasoline sales in the neighborhood. The condition is under control, Leahy said after meeting with leaders. A curfew was reimposed in Cairo after a street standoff where about 400 whites marched for equal rights and 150 Negroes confronted them, bricks and bottles flying while police quickly intervened.

Leahy Cairo William Petersen

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