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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1969

Page

2

Deaths Ovila Pimpare 87 Saco resident long illness

Ovila Pimpare 87 of Shadagee Road Saco died at a local hospital after a long illness. Born February 4, 1882 in St. Rock Quebec he was a son of Louis and Malvina St Jean Pimpare. He worked as a weaver and loom fixer in area mills and retired 22 years ago. Survived by two sons, four daughters, a brother and a sister, 26 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren. Funeral at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. Friends may call Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford today.

Ovila Pimpare Shadagee Road Saco St. Rock P.Q Louis Malvina St. Jean Pimpare Notre Dame de Lourdes Pimpare Ernest Chicopee Mass Romeo Biddeford Florina Lambert Lillian Ledoux Edna Barriault Anita Heroux Euclide Pimpare Willimantic Conn Alden Guttmer Manchester Bolduc Funeral Home Alfred St

Willie St Louis 76 of Saco Dies After Long Illness

Willie St Louis 76 a resident of 5 Therrien Ave Saco died Sunday in a Biddeford nursing home after a long illness. He was born in Biddeford January 1 1893 son of Nazaire and Adelaide Desjardin St Louis educated in local schools. He worked at Pepperell Mfg Co as a weaver retiring 20 years ago. He is survived by his widow Clairina Lavoie St Louis three sons Lionel A deputy sheriff of York County Biddeford Charlies E of Saco and Paul G of Methuen Mass two daughters Mrs Paul Simone Garriepy of Biddeford and Mrs Robert Laro chelle of Saco three brothers Friest of Biddeford one of New York City and Arthur of Manchester NH three sisters Mrs Joseph Charette of Willimantic Mass Mrs Arthur Deshaies of Manchester NH and Mrs Conrad Provencal of Hartford Conn 17 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Wednesday at 9 am Riddeford today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.

Willie St. Louis Therrien Ave Saco Biddeford Nazaire Adelaide Desjardin St. Louis Pepperell Mfg. Co Notre Dame de Lourdes Clairina Lavo

Mrs Marie Crepeau obituary from Biddeford area

Mrs Marie Rosa Crepeau 77 of 178 Newtown Road Biddeford died in a Portland hospital after a month long illness. She was born May 6 1802 in St David P Q daughter of Louis and Laura Brouillard and resided in Leandre Biddeford. Survived by five daughters Jeannette Beaulieu Rose Belanger Lucille Shane Simone Crepeau and Madeleine Shafer. a sister Reine Joust. brothers Hector Elie Elzear Alcide Edonore. 3 plus grandchildren and several great nieces and nephews. Services at Emond Funeral Home Thursday at 9 a.m. Friends may call tonight and tomorrow and Wednesday.

Marie Rosa Crepeau Newtown Road Biddeford St. David P. Q Louis Laura Nadeau Brouillard Eleandre Jeannette Beaulieu Old Orchard Beach Rose Belanger Camp Ellis Lucille Shane Simone Crepeau Portland Madeleine Shafer Tennessee Regine Joust P.Q St. Andre's Church Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Mrs Emelia Cadorette 90 dies after long illness in Biddeford hospital

Mrs Emelia Cadorette aged 90 who was born in Canada on November 8 1882 died in a Biddeford hospital yesterday after a long illness. She leaves three sons Leo Albert Arthur J and five daughters Medora Lebrecque Germaine Davis Lena Metayer Bernard Brady Jr and Howard Hall along with 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 730 am at Notre Dame des Lourdes Church with interment in St Josephs Cemetery. Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.

Saco Biddeford Canada Clarina Belaire Blanchette Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Leo North Weymouth Mass Albert Arthur J Medora Lebrecque Germaine Davis Dorchester Lena Metayer Bernard Brady Jr Howard Hall Nashua N.H Notre Dame Des Lourdes Church St. Joseph's Cemetery Sansoucy Funeral Home

Funeral Directors and Local Funeral Homes Listed in Saco Maine

The notice lists Dennett and …, Emond's Funeral Home at 5511, Frank X. Emond, P. Conroy, Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Street, Saco with phone 284-5611, and Philip H. Gross Sr. as director.

Emond Frank X. Emond P. Conroy Shumway Funeral Service 35 Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Funeral Home Main Street

Miss Bessie Conway of Biddeford Rites Set Tomorrow

Miss Bessie G Conway of 17 Cutts St Biddeford died Saturday after a lengthy illness. Born in Biddeford she was a daughter of John and Ellen Murphy Conway a Biddeford High School graduate and Portland School of Commerce alumna and a longtime employee of the Biddeford city clerk's office. She was a communicant of St Marys Church and a member of the parishes Womens Club. Surviving nieces and nephews. Dignified services set for 9 am tomorrow from St Marys Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery. Friends may call Cosgrove Funeral Home today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Bessie G. Conway Cutts St Biddeford John and Ellen (Murphy) Conway Portland School of Commerce St. Mary’s Church Women’s Club St. Mary's Church St. Mary’s Cemetery Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St

Vic tory Circle to Hold Prayers for Willie St Louis

Members of Our Lady of Victory Circle meet tomorrow at 2 15 PM at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Biddeford to offer prayers for Willie St Louis husband of a member and seek comfort for the family.

Our Lady of Victory Circle Bolduc Funeral Home Alfred St Biddeford Willie St. Louis

Funeral services for Mrs Cordelia Paul in Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs. Cordelia Paul 58 Sullivan Street Biddeford were conducted at St Andre s Church Biddeford this morning. Rev Roland Sirois delivered the homily and Mrs Laura Proulx played the organ. Interment followed in the family lot at St Joseph s Cemetery Biddeford with Si lrois reciting graveside prayers. Bearers listed as Richard Laurent Frank Paul Brian Gagne and Michael Park.

Cordelia Paul Sullivan St Biddeford St. Andre's Church Roland Sirois Laura Proulx Aterment St. Joseph's Cemetery Silrois Prores Richa Laurent Frank Paul Brian Gagne Michael Park

Beach Church Choir Outing At Eden Lane Home

Members of the United Methodist Church choir led by Choir Director Mrs. Blanche Beal gathered Thursday night for their annual outing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gilbert on Eden Lane. Roses and Japanese lanterns lit the backyard for a barbecue supper followed by a musical hour and songs practiced for the Sunday service.

Old Orchard Beach United Methodist Church Blanche Beal Carl F. Gilbert Eden Lane Mrs Beal Frances Dickson Hazel Davis Harriet Andrews Audrey Harding Arthur Jeannette Dickson Scott Barbara Gilbert Barbara Peters Carl Esther Gilbert Pamela

Runaway Car Hits Pole In Biddeford

Biddeford man Alfred G. Warner 21 of 19 Dearborn Ave received cuts and bruises when his car went out of control on Main Street early Sunday. It struck a fire hydrant and a utility pole, with vehicle damages estimated at $500 per police.

Saco Biddeford Main Street Alfred G. Warner Dearborn Ave

Owen-Davis Post Committee Schedule Changes

Officials of Owen-Davis Post American Legion Beach Street Saco announce no regular meeting tomorrow night. Next regular meeting is Tuesday July 15 at 8 p.m. An entertainment committee meeting will be held at 8 p.m. tomorrow at Beach Street hall. On Monday July 7 at 8 p.m. there will be a meeting of Owens-Davis Post Home Corporation at the hall.

Owen - Davis Post American Legion Beach Street Saco Post At & P Owens- Davis Post Home Corporation

Medical patients listed at Webber Hospital

Frank Kearny of 33 State St Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. De Fontaine of 356 Main Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Jones J Martel of 29 High St Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital.

Frank Kearny State St Biddeford Webber Hospital de Fontaine Main Biddeford Jones J. Martel High St

Parish and AMVETS Auxiliary Meetings Tonight and Tomorrow

Members of Most Holy Trinity Parish Council meet at 8 p.m tomorrow at the Saco rectory with open attendance for all parishioners. Merton Ira Staples AMVETS Post and Auxiliary hold a joint meeting at 8 p.m tonight at the Post home on Alfred Street.

Most Holy Trinity Saco Merton Ira Staples Amvets Alfred Street Biddeford

Congregation and League Meetings Across Wells Area

A Congregation Book Study is set for 8 p m Tuesday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses 107 Main St Old Orchard Beach. The Ladies Home League meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Salvation Army hall 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach. A prayer meeting is planned Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel area Route 9A near Route 109 Wells.

Kingdom Hall of Jehoke Witnesses Main St Aco Ladies Home League Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Wells

Wells Fourth of July Activities Planned By Chamber

Wells Chamber of Commerce announces July 4 weekend events with a fireworks display at Wells Harbor jetties at dusk on July 3, rain date July 4, free parking. On Sunday July 6 an Antique Car parade begins Wells High School at 1 p.m. route through Moody Beach Wells Beach to Wells Harbor, contests at 2 p.m. Public queue open.

Wells Wells Chamber of Commerce Wells Harbor Lower Landing Road Wells Corner O.A.L Chamber of Commerce Wells High School Moody Beach Wells Beach

Ben Het Camp Sees Record Two-Month Shelling Dip

The Ben Het Special Forces camp experienced a sharp drop in shelling over the weekend with twenty five mortar rounds and rifle shells hitting the camp on Sunday. Two South Vietnamese soldiers were killed and two wounded as US bombers hammered nearby base camps. Despite quieter days, officials saw no clear pullback by North Vietnamese forces surrounding the camp, while others noted Viet Cong supply routes via Sihanoukville increasingly dominating the Mekong Delta region.

Ben Het Saigon Laos Cambodia South Vietnam Sihanoukville Mekong Delta Central Highlands

Portland Weather Outlook with Showers Possible

Considerable cloudiness tonight with chances of showers mainly in the north. Lows in the 60s. Tuesday will be partly cloudy and warmer with thunderstorms likely.

Portland

Looking Ahead At Weather Forecast

The temperature Tuesday through Saturday will average below normal. Warm and humid Tuesday, cooler Wednesday. Somewhat warmer Thursday and cooler again Friday and Saturday. Highs in the 70s, lows in the 50s to near 60 in southern sections. Rainfall expected between one quarter and one half inch as showers and scattered thunderstorms Tuesday. Scattered showers again Thursday or Thursday night.

Bombs erupt on freight train in Wells Nevada area

A car load of military bombs exploded Sunday night on a Western Pacific freight train rolling 150 miles west of Salt Lake City. Tel Aviv reports Israeli commandos have mounted their deepest raid into Egypt since the 1967 war, cutting high tension lines between Cairo and Aswan.

Wells, Nev Western Pacific Salt Lake City Tel Aviv Egypt Middle East Cairo Aswanao

Biddeford Couple Honored 25th Anniversary

The 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Claude R. Violette of 148 Prospect St Biddeford was observed at Fremont Club Biddeford. Daughters Sharon Violette Jacqueline Violette and Mrs Carol Cleri of Somerville Mass godchild Bobby Marchand presented gifts and a money bag. Guests included many relatives from Biddeford and surrounding towns with attendances from Boston Hartford Conn and Sanford.

Claude R. Violette Prospect St Biddeford Fremont Club Alfred Street Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Sharon Violette Jacqueline Violette Boston Carol Cleri Somerville Mass John Cleri Lisa Cleri Violette Saco Baker Co. Inc Bobby Marchand Paul Marchand Willie Pontbriant Joseph Beaulieu Tony Paquet Gerard Dube Romeo Beaulieu Brunelle Milford Dube Wallace Beaulieu Guy Couture Norman Gregoire Gerald Morin Reseed Montpas Morin Pete Min Lard Paul Camire Roger Dion Jim Brooks Lester Doris Dale Pat Beaulieu Dennis Camire Leo Cote Carl Quellette Zephirin Dube Hartford Conn Richard Morrow East Hartford Harry Lowell Windsor Locks Larry Soucy Connecticut Carlene Dianne Dube Michael Mannant Lisa Rene Cote Sanford

Numerous Couples Named From Cities Across U S and Canada

A list of married couples is reported with partners from Los Angeles California Greenville Connecticut Enfield Connecticut Somerville Massachusetts Glastonbury Connecticut Detroit Michigan Grand Isle Massachusetts Waltham Massachusetts Southbridge Massachusetts New Britain Connecticut Lewiston and Hartford Connecticut. The group includes Priscille Millbury and Richard from Hartford and Donata Cyr from Siagas New Brunswick.

Eddie Banhangel Los Angeles Calif Donat Greenville Edward Michaud Enfield Conn Ettore Cleri Somerville Mass al Poulin Glastonbury Ronald Couture Detroit Mich Thaddie Lauzier Grand Isle Kenneth

Coast tour ends in New York after 15 concerts on sloop

The voyage moves north along the coast ending Aug 1 at South Street Seaport New York then sails up the Hudson for more shows. Crew rose early to reach Kennebunkport with deer sighted near Biddeford Pool and the ship plans to keep 12 hands until New York.

South Street New York Hudson Kennebunkport Cap. Auapu Biddeford Pool Kim Roffler Laurie Russell Kevin Brown The Eyde Lizards Inn Open Wide Kennebunk

Striper discussion highlights habitat issues and a 1969 tournament

The interview covers bass migration and Stripers Unlimited aims to boost native populations to reduce yearly depletion. Pond cites historic transplants from New Jersey to California and argues for proactive zoning before offshore dredging. He also notes a 27 percent catch in a local tourney and praises Dr. Larochelle’s promotion efforts. Results list winners across men’s surf and boat divisions, women’s and juniors.

Pond Stripers Unlimited New Jersey California Texas J. Ralph Larochelle Biddeford Saco Rod and Reel Club Reggie G. Conahan Bob Boilard John Fleming James Berry Clyde Omar

Prize contributors named for fishing contest winners

A club spokesman listed prize donors including A Tan Plugs, Allen Eels, Burk Lures, Berke ly Line, Hopkins Lures, L. J. Bean, Zebeo Corp., Dube's Tackle Shop, King's Fly Shop, Rebel Plugs and The Orvis Co, as part of the recent contest results noting prizes of 14 ounces and 5 pounds 14 ounces.

Richard Francouer Tan Allen Eels Burk Lures Berkely Line Hopkins Lures L. J. Bean Zebeo Corp Dube’s Tackle Shop King’s Fly Shop Rebel Plugs The Orvis Co

Maine lawmakers end tax-budget dispute prompt lengthy session

The tax budget stalemate is largely resolved and lawmakers remain in session at least through Tuesday with potential extension. The current session marks the 100th day and 27th week, surpassing the 102nd day of the 1967 session which ended July 8.

Cigarette labeling law deadline opens way for rules

AP reports a key section of the cigarette labeling law expires tonight enabling federal agencies to pursue tighter restrictions on tobacco advertising. In separate dispatches, Rockefeller meets Argentine leaders in Latin America, police warn of a bomb threat in Cardiff before Prince Charles swearing in, and Roy Wilkins seeks talks with Black Panthers to explore possible agreement.

Washington Buenos Aires Nelson A. Rockefeller Latin America Jackson, Miss Roy Wilkins

The Quiet Sell Is Want Ads Sell Through The Want Ads

A compact feature notes how local classifieds sustain the newspaper economy as readers rely on want ads for trades services and notices. The piece highlights practical tips and the enduring appeal of classifieds in daily life.

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