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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1968

Page

2

Deaths Miss Edna Stacey 9 of Saco

Miss Edna Stacey 9 of 43 Middle Street Saco died early today. Born May 2 1878 in Newfield to Uranus and Alberta Stacey she worked at Pepperell Manufacturing Co retired 1943 later in a bakery in Saco. Surviving nieces Frances Kennedy Ruth Kennedy Urania Little and Alberta Sullivan of Portland. Funeral Monday 2 p.m. Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with burial Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visiting Sunday 2 to 4 p.m.

Edna Stacey Middle St Saco Newfield Uranus Alberta Libby) Stacey Stacey Pepperell Mfg., Co Alberta Sullivan Portland Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Laurel Hill Cemetery

Mrs Marie Bernier Begin Dies After Short Illness

Mrs Marie Bernier Begin 51 of 78 Birch St Biddeford died this morning in a Biddeford hospital after a short illness. Born April 7 1917 in Biddeford she was a daughter of Philip and Josephine Couture Bernier. She attended St Andre's School and worked 31 years for West Point Pepperell Inc. A member of Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella and St Anne's Sodality. Survived by widower Roland Begin three brothers Arthur Bernier Henri Bernier Wilfrid Bernier all of Biddeford one sister Mrs Merilda Yoho of Biddeford and several nieces and nephews. Ducted at St Andre's Church Tuesday time to be announced. Friends may call Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford tomorrow and Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Marie Rose Begin Birch St Biddeford Philip and Josephine Couture Bernier St. Andre's School St. Andre's Church West Point - Pepperell Inc St. Anne’s Sodality Roland Begin Arthur Bernier Michigan Henri Wilfrid Bernier Merilda Yoho Bolduc Funeral Home Alfred St

NFL Players Push Minimum Salary Scale Talked At Secret Meet

Detroit AP report on a secret Friday meeting at Pine Lake Country Club outside Keege Harbor where NFL players and owners discussed pay. Vince Lombardi and John Gordy declined comment as players seek a minimum salary near baseball levels, plus stipends, pensions, and exhibition pay, while clubs argue the demands are excessive.

Detroit Associated Press Pine Lake Country Club Keege Harbor Vince Lombardi Green Bay Packers Detroit Lions John Gordy NFL Players Association Gordy Players Association NFL

Saco Girl Receives Award At Girls State

Linda Warner of Saco was honored at the Girls State session at Colby College Waterville as a second prize essay winner sponsored by Owen-Davis Post American Legion of Saco. She is a Thornton Academy senior and daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Warner of 105 King Street Saco.

Colby College Waterville Linda Warner Saco Linda Thornton Academy Owen - Davis Post American Legion of Robert Warner King St

Birds at Sea Guided Early Portuguese Voyages

Observations of seabird flight paths aided early Portuguese navigators in plotting courses across unknown Atlantic waters guiding exploration and seamanship in the Age of Discovery.

Funeral Directors and Homes in Saco Maine

Funeral directors listed include Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine telephone 282 0562 Emond s Funeral Home 244 5511 Frank X Emond J P Conroy Shumway Funeral Service 35 Spring Street Saco 284 5611 Philip H Gross Sr Director.

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

Funeral Services for Armand H Binette Biddeford

Funeral services for Armand H Binette of 175 Alfred Street Biddeford will be held Monday at 7:30 AM from St Joseph's Church Biddeford with burial in St Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford.

Armand H. Binette Alfred St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church St. Joseph’s Cemetery Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St

Perry Phillips Wedding in Kennebunk Ceremony in Christ Church

Miss Kathryn Davis Phillips and Ronald Sidney Perry wed in a candlelit ceremony at Christ Church Kennebunkport with Rev Henry C Meyertan officiating. The bride wore a bouffant lace gown with a detachable mantle train and carried white carnations with red roses. A reception followed at the Web Cena clubhouse.

Halligan Beaulieu Nuptials Announced

Mr and Mrs Robert J Beaulieu of Biddeford announce the marriage of their daughter Suzanne to Michael E Halligan son of Mr and Mrs Edward B Halligan of Fortunes Rocks and Reading Mass The couple will live at Fortunes Rocks for the summer and in the fall reside in Henniker NH where Halligan will resume studies at New England College.

Robert J Beaulieu Bacon St Biddeford Suzanne Michael E. Halligan Edward B. Halligan Fortunes Rocks Reading Mass Henniker N.H Halligan New England College

Viet Cong Attacks Montagnard Village Near Chu Lai

The Viet Cong killed 114 Montagnard civilians and wounded 47 in December at Dak Son, 100 miles north of Saigon. Son Tra was defended by 14 Marines, about 30 government militiamen, 35 pacification workers, and a small self defense youth group. The village sits near the Americal Division headquarters at Chu Lai. American infantrymen from the 198th Light Infantry Brigade arrived by helicopter about 30 minutes after the attack, with a dawn sweep beginning six hours later.

Dak Son Saigon Son Tra U.S. Army Americal Division Chu Lai 198Th Light Infantry Brive

Biddeford and Wells servicemen listed on Navy training andVietnam duty

Personal notices profile Seaman Apprentices Lionel M Lamontagne Robert S Cole and Donald N Croteau of Biddeford and Wells, plus Marine Pvt 1 Thomas C LeMay and Seamen Raymond Grenier and Roland Guillereault, detailing Navy basic training graduation assignments and active duty off Vietnam coast aboard USS Boston and USS Barney, with locations including Great Lakes Illinois Biddeford Wells and Vietnam theater.

Hormidas Bastarache Foss St Biddeford Webber Hospital Lionel M. Lamontagne USN Lucien P. Lamontagne Navy Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill Robert S. Cole Avard Cole Ocean Ave Wells Donald N. Croteau Ronald L. P. Croteau Pike St Barney Mediterranean Marine Pvt Thomas C. LeMay Eugene C. LeMay Western Ave U.S Vietnam Marine Air Control Group 18 First Marine Aircraft Wing Raymond E. Grenier Pool St Roland A. Guillereault Norma Belanger St. Mary's St Boston

Church Notes Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Service Times

On Sunday at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Third Street Old Orchard Beach a young people's service will be held at 6 15 p m followed by an evangelistic service for all at 7 30 p m

Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach

Youth Fellowship Meeting at Advent Christian Church

The Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church on Route 35 Kennebunk will meet Sunday at 6 15 p m.

Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk

Unitarian Universalist Church to hold School of Religion

The Unitarian Universalist Church at the corner of Main Street and Portland Road in Kennebunk will conduct School of Religion classes Monday at 3 30 p m for students in Grades 1 through 12.

Unitarian Universalist Church Main Street Portland Road Kennebunk

Senior Youth Meet of Kenne-will Church Planned

The Senior Youth group of the South Congregational Church on Temple Street Kenne-will will meet Monday at p.m.

South Congregational Church Temple Street Kenne

Junior Choir to Rehear at Ly man Baptist Church

The Junior Choir of Ly man Baptist Church will rehearse Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church in Goodwins Mills.

Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

High School Religion Classes Set for Parishes

The High School of Religion classes for students in St. Martha's Kenne & Monica's Kennebunk and St. Mary's Wells Beach will be held each Monday at 6 30 PM at St. Martha's Church in Kennebunkport.

Methodist Youth Fellowship Meeting at Saco Church

The Methodist Youth Fellowship of the School Street Methodist Church in Saco will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church.

Methodist Youth Fellowship School Street Methodist Church Saco

CCD Classes at St Marys Wells Beach

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes for grades 1 through 8 will be held at St. Marys Church Wells Beach after the 9 a.m. mass on Sunday.

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach

Advent Christian Church wins Mills title to face Sunday match

Good wins Mills to advance and will meet Sunday at 7 p.m. The Senior High Youth Fellowship of the United Church of Christ Congregational in Biddeford will meet Sunday from 5 15 to 6 15 p m in the church.

The United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford

Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Meeting

Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union will hold a meeting on Sunday at 6 p.m. in the community hall. The gathering aims to discuss church activities and available outreach programs. All members and interested residents are invited to attend.

Ship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Meeting

The West Kennebunk Methodist church ship will meet Sunday at 3 p m.

Ogunquit Baptist youth fellowship meeting announced

The Baptist Youth Fellowship of Ogunquit Baptist Church will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church.

Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Meeting

The Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Saco United Baptist Church will meet Sunday at 7 p.m. in the church hall for Bible study and fellowship.

Junior High Baptist The Saco United Baptist Church

Saco United Baptist Youth Fellowship Meeting Tomorrow

The Senior High Youth Fellowship of Saco United Baptist Church will meet tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.

The Saco United Baptist Church

False Alarm At Allied Shoe Co In Saco

Saco firefighters responded to a false alarm at Allied Shoe Co Factory Island Saco last night No blaze was found Biddeford firefighters also responded to Box 16 alarm.

Saco Allied Shoe Co Factory Island Biddeford

Navajo Nation Debuts Its Own Tribal Flag

WINDOW ROCK ARIZ AP The Navajos the nation’s largest Indian group now has a tribal flag designed by Jay Degroat of Crown Point New Mexico. The emblem features a silhouette of Navajo country framed by the Four Sacred Mountains and rainbow bands. The red white yellow and brown flag will be unfurled Sunday during the 1868 treaty commemoration marking release from federal captivity.

Window Rock Ariz Jay Degroat Crownpoint N.M

Bars on DAR pins mark Revolutionary War patriot ancestors

The bars attached to DAR pins indicate how many ancestors served patriotically in the Revolution. This simple device connects current members to a lineage of service and honors their family’s role in founding history.

Portland Forecast: Fair and Cool Tonight With Warm Weekend

The forecast calls for fair and cool conditions tonight with lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Sunday will see variable cloudiness and warmer temperatures across the Portland area.

Portland

Miss Yoho Weds Dennis Dalton in Biddeford Church

Miss Carol Ann Yoho daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles J Yoho of 24 Hill St Biddeford became the bride of Dennis K Dalton son of Mrs Richard Joyce of Western Ave Kent at a nuptial mass in St Andre's Church Bird officiated by Rev Roland Sirois with organist Mrs Laura Proulx. The gown featured an organza bodice with lace and pearls an A line skirt and a detachable train. The bouquet was a cascade of stephanotis and white orchids. Attendants wore matching A line gowns with floral embroidery and baby blue veils. A reception followed at St John's Hall Adams Street Biddeford. The brides mother wore aqua blue. the groom's mother mint lace. After a wedding trip they will live at 55 Portland St Kennebunk. The bride is a Biddeford High School graduate employed at Union Mutual Life. the groom a Kennebunk High School graduate employed at Wildes Mobil Filling Station.

Kennebunk Christ Church Kathryn Davis Phillips Roy K. Brewer York St Ronald Sidney Perry C. Sidney Perry Kennebunkport Henry C. Meyertan Sabrina Rowena Turner Newport Tahiti Sharon Caron Gloria Perry Deanna Jones Kathleen Ouellette Biddeford Elise Caron Henry Tibbits John Conner Carol Ann Yoho Charles J. Yoho Hill St Dennis K. Dalton Richard Joyce Western Avenue Kentt St. Andre's Church Bird Roland Sirois Laura Proulx Debbie Durcin Fernande Beaudoin Frank Sawyer Kelly Joyce Robert Towne Robert Mayo Donald Littlefield St. John's Hall Adams Street

Welcome To The Fold New births noted in Biddeford Saco Journal

Greetings extended to area newcomers as family notices list newborns across Biddeford Saco area. Included are Sharie Mary Menard, Matthew David McLeod, James Carl Gauvin, Carla Ann St Pierre, Karen Ruel, Gary Patrick Chretien, Denise Noella Necelal, Jennifer Lyn Curley, Jon Michael Blow, Robert Alan Martin and Michelle Elena Picarde with birth dates and weights.

Maurice Menard Fernand St Biddeford Sharie Mary Douglas M. McLeod School St Saco Matthew David Notre Dame Hospital Senecal Center St Denise Noella John Curley Weymouth St Jennifer Lyn Dale Blow Ocean Park Road Old Orchard Beach Jon Michael William Martin West St Robert Alan

E R Warren Lions face three opponents this week

The E R Warren Lions Babe Ruth team will meet the Saco Vikings on Monday the Biddeford Braves on Tuesday and the Saco Rangers on Wednesday all games at Park Street Playground starting at 6 p m Also religious and community notices follow including Mass schedules at St Martha's Kennebunkport St Monicas Kennebunk St Mary's Wells and All Saints Ogunquit plus confessions times and local visits and events

E. R. Warren Lions Saco Vikings Biddeford Braves Saco Rangers Park Street Playground William J. Kelly St. Martha's Parish St. Martha's Church Kennebunkport St. Monica’s Kennebunk St. Mary’s, Wells All Saints Ogunquit St. Martha’s Church St. Mary's Ronald Robertson Summer Street Long Lake Belgrade Robertson Ralph Robertson Searsport Kennebunk Town Hall First Congregational

River Dragging Underway in Biddeford River

River dragging operations continued in the Saco River for the body of Raymond W. Tremblay 41 of 19 Mason St Biddeford who apparently drowned in a boating mishap Thursday night Biddeford Police Captain Philip Poirier and Sgt Adelbert J Morin Jr led the search aided by skindivers Albert V Cote and Richard Roy Tremblays boating companion George Cantara 41 of 8 Evanthia Drive Biddeford was hospitalized following the mishap

Raymond W. Tremblay Mason St Biddeford Saco River Tremblay Philip Poirier Adelbert J. Morin Jr Albert V. Cote Richard Roy George Cantara Evanthia Drive

Viet Cong attack kills 90 in coastal village

Viet Cong assault devastates a coastal village leaving 90 dead, 73 of them civilians, as Vietnam war actions unfold. Thieu calls for broad anti communist unity for a forthcoming political phase after a possible temporary peace. Critics plan to influence the Democratic National Convention amid national debate on war strategy.

Associated Press Nguyen van Thieu South Veitnam Washington

First Licensed Woman Driver Mrs Walter M Bush

Mrs Walter M Bush became the nation’s first licensed woman driver earning a steam engineer license in 1900 and operating a locomobile as her vehicle.

Walter M. Bush

Mousam River Dam Sites Studied By Kennebunk Officials

Kennebunk officials planners and an action committee met to hear state and federal officials and consultant John Blackwell on Mousam River dam sites including Dann­erkins Mill. They discussed scenic easements, federal Water Shed Act possibilities, and potential town ownership with easements to protect wildlife and tourism.

Kennebunk Town Planning Board Plannin Board John Blackwell Mousam River Dannerkins Mill Sarita van Vieck Ousam River Old Falls M van Vieck Mousam Kennebunk River Charles Boothby Maine Soil and Water Conservation Commission Boothby Internal Revenue Service Oxford Cumberland York Vernon Littlefield Blackwell Moosam Maine, New Hampshire Edward C. Winston

Chamber displays attract firms to shared space

West Point Pepperell Inc of Biddeford showcased fabrics and draperies, with other companies expressing interest in using the chamber space. Financing, described as absurdly easy by Parish, is supported by the Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution.

West Point Pepperell Inc Biddeford Parish Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution

Vital services kept in Vati can City by shops and agencies

Shops industries a post of fice and a fire department provide essential services in Vati can City ensuring ongoing operations and public safety amid local needs and steady municipal support.

Vatican City

Chet Kimball Wins Weekly Handicap Rolloff at 20th Century Lanes

Chet Kimball capped the ninth of the weekly handicap rolloffs for bowlers under 108 average at 20th Century Lanes last night. He bowled with 80 pin handicap to total 658, edging Jer ry Fleurant who finished with 641 aided by 70 bonus pins. Fleurant started slow but finished with 139 and 137. Next Friday at 7 p m the tenth rolloff will be held at the same venue. Final scores: C Kimball 658, J Fleurant 641, R Cote 628, H Paul 595, L Morin 594, C Martel 585, E Goodwin 571, R Desrosiers 568, S Ledoux 559.

Chet Kimball Kimball Jerry Fleurant Fleurant C. Kimball J. Fleurant R. Cote H. Paul L. Morin C. Martel E. Goodwin R. Desrosiers S. Ledoux

Archer Aims to Be Tour's Best Putter in Cleveland Open

George Archer in his fifth year on the PGA Tour leads the Cleveland Open after a six under par 65, tallying 135 for 36 holes. He seeks the best putter title and the top money winner race, with Aaron, Devicenzo, Stockton close behind and Trevino, Palmer in the pack.

Cleveland George Archer Archer Tommy Aaron Bob Charles Pensacola New Orleans Lakewood Country Club Aaron Roberto Devicenzo Dave Stockton Devicenzo Stockton Ore Gardner Dickinson Bob Dickson Wayne Yates Don January Rives McBee Fred Marti Dave Marr Bobby Cole Roy Pace Dale Douglass Frank Beard Dan Sikes Arnold Palmer Lee Trevino Trevino U. S

Invented Banjo By Joe Sweeney A 19th Century Innovation

The American banjo was invented by Joe Sweeney, a 19th century minstrel. His instrument differed from the banner used by enslaved people, adding the fifth thumb melody or octave string to the design.

Joe Sweeney

Parthenon in Athens Once Served as Christian Church

The Parthenon in Athens has a history as a Christian church, reflecting its transformation from an ancient temple to a later religious site. The notable structure, located on the Acropolis, demonstrates the city’s layered religious and cultural past.

Parthenon Athens

Beban Shines as West Tops East in All America Game

UCLA star Gary Beban threw 15 of 20 for 222 yards and two touchdowns to lead the West to a 3 20 victory over the East in the eighth annual Coaches All America football game in Atlanta. Ken Dyer and Rick Eber caught TD passes, while Larry Csonka starred for the East and was named MVP.

Atlanta, Ga Gary Beban UCLA Beban Chicago Washington Redskins Arizona State Ken Dyer Larry Csonka Syracuse Greg Landry Massachusetts Csonka Landry

Second Car Shop Wants Ads Section Added

A second car shop seeks a dedicated want ads section to attract buyers and sellers. Industry observers note potential competition and a need for clear classifications, pricing, and contact details to streamline postings.

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Miss Edna Stacey Mrs. Marie Rose Begin Perry-Phillips Halligan-Beaulieu Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Ch Goodwins Mills Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Miss Yoho Dennis Dalton T Webber Hospital Philip E. Gauvin Belmont Ave Biddef James Carl Wales Anthony St. Pierre Free St Carla Ann George E. Ruel Forest St Karen Mel Chretien Gary Patrick Charles Picarde Michelle Elena E. M. Denger Johnson Senate Mike Mansfield United States Abe Fortas Earl Warren Charles de Gaulle France Vacation Bible School Salvation Army Steven Bean Ada Phinney Barbara Tenny Priscilla Klemanski George Bishop Herbert Crowell Dorothy Kahn Donna Crowell Penny Klemanski Rolloff Victor 20Th Century Health & Beauty Beach Street
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