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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1969

Page

2

Deaths Mrs Cordelia Paul 86 Biddeford resident

Mrs Cordelia Paul 86 of 58 Sullivan St Biddeford died at home after a long illness Born Oct 10 1882 in St Bernard Quebec she was a communicant of St Andre Church Survived by four sons Henry John Albert Gerard and George Paul of Biddeford one daughter Mrs Elmer Jeannette Ladderbrush ten grandchildren six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be 9 am Monday at St Andre Church Friends may call Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford tonight and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm

Cordelia Paul Sullivan St Biddeford St. Bernard Que Cyrille and Philomene Couture Gregoire St. Andre’s Church Delphis Paul Henry John Albert Gerard Paul Elmer Jeannette Ladderbrush Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Fairfield Anniversary Recalls Saco Wedding Union

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Fairfield of Saco celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary with a dinner at Captain's Restaurant Cape Porpoise. The couple wed in Saco on June 25 1914. Attendees include their daughter and son in law Reed Rumero of Saco and sister in law Mrs Artie Kimball Kennebunk.

Marguerite Foley Portland Road Webber Hospital Bidde Edgar M. den Natalie Brian Threen Gregory Patrick Stephanie Ferry Road Saco Ross Road Kennebunk Wilbur F. Fairfield Cape Porpoise Fairfield Roy P. Firfield Fortunes Rocks Fairfields Florida Keys Reed Rumero Priscilla Ladd Artie Kimball Kennebunk

Paul Martin Enlists In Marine Corps

Paul A. Martin, son of Mrs Virginia Martin of 22 Bradbury St, Biddeford, has enlisted in the United States Marine Corps for two years. He joined under a 120 day delay program and will depart for basic training in October 1969 at Paris Island, S.C. The training includes eight weeks of basics, four weeks of individual combat training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., and a 20 day home leave. He entered the Marine Corps via the Biddeford Recruiting Office, 114 Main St.

Paul A. Martin Virginia Martin Bradbury St Biddeford United States Marine Corps Martin Paris Stend S.C Lejeune N.C

Today In History Highlights June 28

June 28 marks the 179th day of 1969 with 186 days remaining. Key events include the 1941 start of guerrilla warfare in Yugoslavia against the Nazis, the 1944 Republican National Convention nominating Thomas E. Dewey, and 1945 MacArthur announcing the Luzon reconquest. Also noted are Koslov’s 1979 New York visit, Johnson’s 1965 Southeast Asia policy warning, and a 1968 Vietnam criticism clampdown.

Yugoslavia Chicago New York Thomas E. Dewey Douglas MacArthur Luzon Philippines Frol A. Koslov Lyndon B. Johnson United States Southeast Asia South Vietnam

Funeral Directors and Firms Listed for Saco Maine

Funeral homes in Saco Maine include Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street EMOND S Funeral Home and SHUMWAY Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Contact numbers 284 5511 and 284 5611 Names Frank X Emond J P Conroy and Philip H Gross Sr identified as directors

Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco, Maine Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement

We express heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for aid and sympathy during our recent bereavement and for the beautiful floral tributes.

Summer Events At Wells Grange In Wells

Wells Grange announces summer activities with weekly Wednesday games at 8 p m in the Grange hall on Sanford Road Wells July and August. Two special sales are set for Saturday July 5 and Friday August 8 at 8 p m in the hall, the buffet supper on Saturday July 26 from 5 to 6 30 p m, and a summer fair from 3 to 6 p m on the same date. All events are open to the public.

WELLS Wells Grange Grange Sanford Road

Major League Leaders in American League batting and power

Baseball statistics show Rod Carew of Minnesota with 379 at bats and Jim Palmer style notes. Frank Robinson of Baltimore has 326 hits and 60 runs. Harmon Killebrew leads RBIs with 67 for Minnesota while Brooks Robinson contributes 62. Cesar Blair and others fuel Baltimore with multiple categories.

Associated Press Carew Minnesota F. Robinson Baltimore Blair R. Jackson Oakland Killebrew Powell McAuliffe Detroit Hogan Seattle F. Howard Washington Petrocelli Boston

Youths and Churches Schedule Meetings in Coastal Towns

Community prayer and youth group events planned across Saco Kennebunk Kennebunkport Wells and Ogunquit with services in multiple churches including Bible Club Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Advent Christian and United Church of Christ Organizations list times venues and age groups for Sunday Monday and evening gatherings plus CCD classes and youth fellowships.

Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk

Denis Warner listed as medical patient at Webber Hospital

Denis J. Warner of 2 Cornish Ave Biddeford is described as a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Willis Merrill, formerly stationed in Argentina with the U S Seabees, is on a 30 day leave visiting his father Fred Merrill in Kennebunkport and mother Mrs Eleanor Merrill in Milford New Hampshire. He also visits grandmother Mrs Nancy Etterline at 13 Pleasant St Kennebunk. Merrill is stationed in Gulfport Mississippi until discharge in December.

Denis Warner Cornish Ave Biddeford Webber Hospital Denis J. Warner E.0 N. Willis Merrill Argentina U.S. Seabees Fred Merrill Kennebunkport Elanor Merrill Milford N.H Nancy Vetterline Pleasant St Kennebunk Merrill Gulfport Miss

Airman Richard L Cyr Enlists in U S Air Force

Richard L Cyr 18 son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Cyr of 16 Oak St Biddeford has enlisted in the aerospace team of the United States Air Force. A 1968 St Louis Regional High School graduate he will report to Lackland AFB Texas for six weeks of basic training and then receive orders for an Air Force technical school for specialized training.

Richard L. Cyr Charles E. Cyr Oak St Biddeford United States Air Force St. Louis Cyr Lackland Air Force Base Tex Air Force Technical School

Traffic Accident Reported In Saco

Saco police report a car driven by Florien J. Turcotte 46 of 98 Prospect St Biddeford exited Ocean Park Road early this morning and struck a utility. Turcotte said he fell asleep at the wheel before the crash. Damage estimated at 500 dollars with no injuries.

Saco Florien J. Turcotte Prospect St Biddeford Ocean Park Road Turcotte

Nixon voting rights rift hints GOP liberal revolt

Washington AP report notes Sen Hugh Scott proposes a possible revolt by liberal Republicans against President Nixon on voting rights. Senate majority leader Mike Mansfield says Safeguard anti missile supporters would win if a Senate showdown vote occurred now.

Washington Hugh Scott Senate Nixon Mike Mansfield

Weather Outlook for Portland Tonight and Sunday

Clearing skies in Portland bring a cooler, drier night with lows in the 60s. Sunday should be fair and noticeably cooler with much less humidity across the area.

Portland

Sylvia Chevalier Bridal Shower Held at Camp Ellis Fire Station

Sylvia B. Chevalier of Camp Ellis Saco was guest of honor at a Camp Ellis Fire Station bridal shower hosted by her mother Theresa Chevalier and guests including Debbie Krasko and Ruth O’Leary. Attendees listed include numerous relatives and friends. she will wed Roger Walton of Saco. Refreshments followed gift opening with a decorated cake and bridal doll centerpieces.

Sylvia B. Chevalier Bay Ave Camp Ellis Saco Camp Ellis Theresa Chevalier Rachel Krasko Marcelle Moreau Patricia Petrin Miami Fla Ruth O'Leary Boston Debbie Krasko Miss Chevalier Roger Walton Diane Doiron Janet Cadorette Pauline Drouin JoAnn Masure Gayle Abbott Annabelle Pendleton Mary Thomas Deborah Walton Pauline Walton Gisele Bouthillette Lorraine Duplessis Jean Castonguay Dorila Cote Charlotte Granger Kathy Sussman Sandra Roy Rose Drouin Therese Drouin Alice Drouin Betty Ann Cymbrak Rita Bouthot Paulette Fontaine Jeannette Dorais Joanne Moreau Patricia Amnette Debbie Mitchell Lorraine Houle Tammy Houle Angeline Chretien Paul Moreau Pauline Moreau Liliane Moreau Irene Moreau Ruth Wormwood Dorothy Wormwood Noella Hayford Therese Emerson Sandra Sweat Barbara Bilodeau Gertrude Walton Joanne Lambert Marion Dube Florida Legere Anna Bracket Susan Emerson Bonnie Theriault Sandra Zook Minnie Wa Annette Gauthier Kathy Lighton Carmen Burgess

Bible School Classes End In Biddeford

Closing exercises of the two week Vacation Bible School at Biddeford United Baptist Church on Jefferson Street featured a processional, student presentations, and diplomas for 55 attendees. Perfect attendance awards went to many children, gifts for memorizing Books of the Bible were given, certificates awarded to others, and teachers were recognized. Refreshments followed in the lower hall.

Biddeford Biddeford United Baptist Church Jefferson Street Jesus Lois Pike Michael Dixon David Labelle Louise Pike Tommy Kennard Lisa Kennard Terri Isaac Frank Hallezuk Kathy Labelle Ryan Hallezuk Scott Lefebvre Bryan Dixon Toni Isaac Scott Isaac Scott Dixon Keith Isaac Donna Whitten Frank Handlen Karen Labelle Marjorie Jones Arline Burnham Mark Dix Bruce Valliere Susan Hallezuk Helen MacLeod Lynn Hallezuk Bertha Dawn Jane Romprey Mary Dawn Diana Isaac Roberta Jones David Dawn James Monaldo Diane Hailezuk Phyllis Emack Beverly Burnham Diane Isaac Susan Hailczuk Lynn Halliczuk Kathy Mullett Michael Handlen Nancy Delcourt Susan Dixon Joline Valliere Scott Rocray Dawn Isaac Michelle Rocray Robert Labelle Clifford Phillips Peter Handlen Michael Smith Bridget Murphy Michael Ganong Karen Jones Marjorie Mallock Billy Phillips Nancy Ridlon Carleton Burnham Shawn Murphy Thelma Hallezuk Mary Harris Susan Monaldo Linda Herrick Terry Coombs Rosalie Dixon Robert le Hazel Lahey Arle Lewis Edna Thompson

Aked Hit Three-Run Homer Sparks Phillies Victory

Larry Hisle and Phil Lies both homered to break a 2-2 tie, sparking Philadelphia to a win over Montreal. The late rally produced the decisive run as the Phillies sealed the victory.

Associated Press Larry Hisle Phillies Philadelphia Montreal

Band Concert in Kennebunk by Painchaud Band of Biddeford

Kennebunk Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce announces a summer Band Concert by Painchaud's Band of Biddeford, a longtime New England ensemble. The free event runs 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday July 6 on the town hall steps, weather permitting in the town hall auditorium.

Kennebunk Kennebunk - Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce Painchaud Biddeford New England Peter Painchand York County Canada Town Hall Kennebunk- Seport Chamber of Commerce

El Salvador and Honduras Cut Ties Over World Cup Play

In a tense postmatch dispute the nations severed diplomatic relations after El Salvador won 3 2 in overtime in Mexico City to decide the playoff for a 1970 World Cup berth. Riots followed prior games and both sides alleged abuse by fans.

Tegucigalpa Honduras el Salvador Mexico City Red Cross Mexico Honmane Haiti

Odom Fires Four Hitter as A's Edge White Sox 1 0

John Blue Moon Odom of Oakland pitched a four-hitter to beat Chicago 1-0 and reclaim first place in the AL West. The victory earned the Athletics a narrow, decisive win anchored by strong defense and clutch pitching.

John “Blue Moon” Odom Athletics Oakland Chicago

Kennebunkport Dump Association plans July events

The Kennebunkport Dump Association outlines National Dump Week activities from July 10 to 12 led by President Edward Mayo. Events include the Miss Dumpy contest at the Payne House, a Damp Art Exhibit at the Kennebunk River Club, and a Friday Trash Parade with judges from TV and industry. The association has issued over 19,000 dump credit cards and will collect for the Jimmy Fund with no admission fees for the exhibits.

Kennebunk Kennebunkport Dump Association KDA Edward Mayo Selec Miss Dumpy Payne Nonantum Hazel Wildes Lin Consolidated School Jimmy Fund

Flames Gut House In North Saco

A night fire gutted the residence of John D. Foley on McKenney Road in North Saco. Firefighters battled the single story blaze from shortly after midnight until after 2 a.m. Foley was treated for lacerations at a Biddeford hospital and released. investigators had not yet learned the cause or occupancy details.

John D. Foley McKenney Road Saco Foley Biddeford

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Paul Martin Marine Corps Major League Harper Seatle Campaneris Bible Club the Bible Baptist Church Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Unitarian Universalist Church South Congregational Church Temple Street Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills McNally Lolich McDowell High School of Religion Cleveland Culp Monica’s Kennebunk St. Caked St. Martha’s Church M. Alou Pittsburgh C. Jones Wynn Houston Kessinger Banks Sanot Tolan Cincinnati Douglas Atlanta Clemente Blefary Gaston San Diego Bonds San Francisco MecCovery L. May Brock Baldschun Holtzman Jenkins Singer Los Angeles Methodist Youth Fellowship School Street Methodist Church Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach The United Church of Christ Congregational Nennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Baptist Ogunquit Tor Gail Allen Quito Ecuador Bible School First Parish Congregational Church Paul K. Weimer Maurice W. Coomer Ilva Gowen Beverly Loring Shirley Lamson Jo-Ann Dearborn Weimer Patricia MacLeod Rita McQuade Lauretta Moody Wilma Belanger Michael A. Petit Wntermanion Bioastadeodos Nature Dump Association Flames Gut House North Lee’s Pastry Shop Main St. Laco Rousseau Insurance Agency Elm ST Biddeford, ME
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