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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1967

Page

2

Fred E Julien 67 dies in Beverly after Maine roots

Fred Ernest Julien, 67, of Beverly Massachusetts and former Kennebunk Maine resident, died yesterday in a Beverly hospital. He served in World War I with the Canadian Army and belonged to the Canadian Legion. Surviving are his widow Hazel Leach, two sons Ernest of Kennebunkport and Eugene of Beverly, five brothers in Halifax, two grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. Fred Holmberg to officiate. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery in spring. Friends may call Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Beverly Mass Fred Ernest Julien Kennebunk, Maine Halifax N.S Fred Annie Crowl Julien Canadian Legion Hazel M. Leach Ernest F. Julien Kennebunkport Maine Eugene C. Julien Norman Gibson Stanley Vincent Clarence Julien Angell Funeral Home Dane St Kennebunk Fred Holmberg Christ Church Evergreen Cemetery

No Injuries Reported In Biddeford School Bus Crash

A school bus and a Highway Transportation Co. truck collided on West Street in front of Kennedy School in Biddeford today. Both drivers Gordon L. Day and Rodney H. Garland reported there was not enough room and vehicles slid into snowbanks, causing extensive damage with no injuries. Sgt. Adelbert Morin investigated. Police also noted a second mishap on South Street where Lucille M. Petrin swerved to avoid a dog, sliding into Edward N. Caron’s parked car. no injuries were reported.

Highway Transportation Co Portland West Street Kennedy School Biddeford Gordon L. Day Pool Road Rodney H. Garland West Baldwin Adelbert Morin South Street Edward N. Caron South St Lucille M. Petrin Westfield St

Zoning Board Denies Dance Hall Appeal in Old Orchard Beach

The zoning board of appeals denied Edison Ross’s variance request to build a public dance hall on Old Salt Road. Chairman John White stated the decision was unanimous after a public hearing with about 50 residents opposing the proposal in a Business 2 zone.

Old Orchard Beach Edison Ross Old Salt Road Zoning Board of Appeals John White Appeals Board

Grader and Auto Collide At Beach

Police report a grader operated by Herman Merrill 52 of Old Orchard Beach and a car driven by Helen Horne 74 of Old Orchard Beach collided at the West Grand Colby intersection yesterday afternoon. No damage estimate available.

Old Orchard Beach Herman Merrill Park Ave Helen Horne Randall Ave West Grand Colby Avenues

Beach Clinic Immunization Event Scheduled at Town Hall

The well baby and immunization clinic will be held Tuesday March 7 at 9 30 a m in the Town Hall. Immunization for diphtheria whooping cough tetanus and smallpox will be available. Measles vaccine will also be available Dr Herbert Hopkins will be the attending physician.

Card of Thanks to supporters for St Andre's queen bid

Miss Patricia Grenier expresses sincere thanks to all who sent cards and visited during her stay at Webber Hospital. She credits Dr LaFond nurses and visiting priests for care and thanks relatives and friends for cards and gifts. Signed Jeannette Mercier.

the Webber Hospital St. Andre’s Patricia Grenier

Funeral services for John J Henchey Biddeford

Funeral services for John J Henchey of 219 Elm St Biddeford were held at St Marys Church Biddeford. A Requiem High Mass was officiated by Rev Cornelius J Enright with William Cleary and Miss Louise Welch. Entombment was in Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford with World War I veterans as bearers led by commander Arthur Lambert. A spring burial is planned at St Marys Cemetery.

John J. Henchey Elm St Biddeford St. Mary’s Church Cornelius J. Enright William Cleary Louise Welch Greenwood ‘Cemetery St. Mary’s Cemetery York County Barracks Louis Talbot Louie Boucher Alberic Danis Edward Gallant James Hector Robert Hunter J Arthur Lambert

Awards Made At Cub Scout Pack Meeting

Cub Scout Pack 309 led by Roger Perreault held a Handyman themed meeting in Biddeford with den mothers and committeemen presenting awards. New cubmaster induction, Bobcat inductions, den mother Mary Stevens, and Den 3 recognition followed, plus singing and a skit by Webelos Den. Committeemen and leaders announced a Leaders Roundtable on March 24 in Sanford.

Biddeford Luke E. Hart Knights of Columbus Washington Street Biddeford Hall Joseph Bastarache Donald Gagnon Ronald Gagnon Roger Perreault Albert Lamirande Bastarache James Lowell Andre Bergeron Maurice Lebel Conrad Boilard Den Mary Stevens Brian Adams Mark Perreault John Perreault David Adams II Mark Lynes Donald Stevens Michael Travers Ernest Crocker Jr Den 3 Webelos den Daniel Bastarache Therese Bastarache Roger Bastarache Sanford den Mother

Annette Chapter Elects Officers in Saco Masonic Hall

Officers of Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star were elected during a night meeting in Saco Masonic Hall. Names include Ethel L. Whitten as worthy matron Norman K. McAuley as worthy patron and Florence C. Northrop as secretary with a prior slate and plans for semi public installation March 16.

Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Saco Masonic Hall Ethel L. Whitten Norman K. McAuley Virginia H. Maddox Kenneth H Johnson Florence C. Northrop Parnell Burrill Josephine Hanson Marion McAuley Harold Waight Jennie Lamson Doris Stackpole Enid M. Aoe Grand Chapter Maine Kenneth Jones Heart Fund Pine Tree Gorham Madeline Hunt Robert Pennell Adah Biddeford Rachel W. Calderwood Sarah Orne Jewett South Berwick Agnes H. Swett

Local Notices Mention Residents On Vacation And Medical Care

Nicholas Libby of Jenkins Road Saco is a patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs Melandy Martel of 153 Summer Street Biddeford and her daughter Charlene Martel an employee of United Airlines Boston are vacationing in Los Angeles California and Las Vegas Nevada.

Nicholas Libby Jenkins Road Saco Webber Hospital Melandy .Martel Summer St Biddeford Charlene Martel United Airlines Boston Los Angeles Calif Las Vegas Nev

Delta Alpha Club Meeting Canceled Then Rescheduled

The Delta Alpha Club meeting scheduled for March 6 has been canceled and the next gathering is set for March 20 with the venue to be announced.

Delta Alpha Club

Prayer and choir events in Wells and Saco churchs

A Tuesday 7 30 p m prayer meeting is planned at Full Gospel Church Route 9A Wells. The Passion Sunday Music Festival chorus for Biddeford Saco Council of Churches rehearses Sunday 2 30 to 4 at First Congregational Church Saco. United Church of Christ Biddeford invites members to meet Rev John H Miller Sunday 9 15 in his study for confession or transfer.

Full Gospel Route 9A Wells Passion Biddeford-Saco United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford John H. Miller

Meeting Date Is Changed By Hospital Unit

A motion changed the Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary meeting to the first Tuesday of each month with the next gathering on May 2. The Biddeford group heard reports from secretary, treasurer and chairs, noted tea profits of $845.80, and planned a new equipment purchase. All volunteers will be honored March 16 with mass and turkey dinner.

Notre Dame Hospital Pool Road Biddeford Hospital Albert Cote Emile LeBlanc Gabrielle St. Marie Biddeford Perreault Harold Applin Wheeler St. Louis High School Jeannette Cyr Linda Berthiaume Margaret LeBlond Donna Dube Susan Angers

Kennedy presses for cease fire and international peace steps

Johnson cites two timing versions of a letter while Kennedy urges a halt to bombing as a test of Kosygin's sincerity. He proposes UN monitored talks, an international border and port inspection, and gradual withdrawal of U S forces to involve major South Vietnamese factions. Rusk notes earlier failed de escalation efforts during and after the Tet truce. Kimball and William Kimball greet members and present gifts as refreshments follow the meeting.

Johnson Jackson White House Kennedy Alexei N. Kosygin United States South Vietnam United Nations Rusk Sen. Kennedy Hanoi

Fr iday ski report from Ski Maine Association

Portland notes cloudy with snow flurries turning clear by night and a cold Saturday. Base depths vary with Mt Abram 15-20 inches packed powder, Sugarloaf 12-50 packed powder. Sunday River 8-28 packed powder.

Portland Ski Maine Association Big A Mt. Abram Enchanted Mt Lost Valley Pleasant Mt Squaw Mt

Tides and Times Read by Apron of Spring

Partial data shows march tides with high and low times listed in morning and evening. Entries include days 3 and 4 with specific AM PM windows around 4:08 to 10:50 and 5:14 to 12:56.

A.M. P.M

Looking Ahead At Weather

The Weather Bureau releases a five day forecast for northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Daytime highs average in the mid to upper 20s north and low to mid 30s south with nighttime lows from five to 10 degrees north to the teens and lower 20s south. Turning colder early next week with over half an inch of melted precipitation overall and snow north and rain or snow south Sunday or Monday and again midweek.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

Drum And Bugle Corps Adopts Set Of Bylaws

The Biddeford Fire Department Drum and Bugle Corps approved a new bylaws set at a meeting at Central fire station Biddeford. Secretary Paul Garriepy urged full attendance next Wednesday at 7 pm for rehearsal and dues update. New uniforms have arrived and more are expected. Roland Huot and Nicholas Curro trained several new members for the April 28 parade. Paul Ladakakos leads publicity and Roland Pothier presided and read the minutes.

Biddeford Central Fire Station Paul Garriepy Roland Huot Nicholas Curro Paul Ladakakos Roland Pothier

Saco Little League elects officers for 1967 season

Saco Little League officials were elected at a meeting at the Saco Recreation Center. Thomas Winston was named president. Paul Casavant vice president. John McNabb secretary. Robert Tarbox treasurer. Raymond Mailman player agent. Roger Wentworth umpire in chief. Thomas Haley named head coach of the Saco Hardware team.

Saco Little League Saco Recreation Center Thomas Winston Paul Casavant John McNabb Robert Tarbox Raymond Mailman Roger Wentworth Thomas Haley Saco Hardware Thomas Morrison John Choroszy Haley Ernest Huot Winston Casavant Tarbox Mailman Wentworth Choroszy Kevin Brady Elroy Lasky Cy Martin Morrison Paul McNabb iThursday

Mother and Son Appeal to Superior Court in Motor Violations

Old Orchard Beach residents John Hayes and his mother Rosemary Hayes face appeals to the March term of Superior Court after separate convictions in 10th District Court in Saco. Hayes received a $50 fine for leaving the scene and a 10 day license suspension with a 30 day recommended further suspension. Rosemary Hayes paid $25 for falsifying an accident report and received $100 bail pending appeal.

Old Orchard Beach Superior Court 10Th District Court Saco John Hayes Portland Ave Rosemary Hayes John D. Hagen West Grand Avenue Paul Donat Marchand Ray St Biddeford Andre R. Binette Beacon Ave Sally E. Middlebrook Bridgeport Conn John Jewel Gerard A. Blais Lawn Ave Willis A. Moulton Fields Trailer Park Katherine H. Lord Alfred Theodore A. Fournier Summer St Paul E. Bureau Lewiston Kermit L. von Kahle Oxford Barbara L. Howe Kennebunkport London J. Jackson Gorham George O’brief Scammon St Merrill Transport Inc Portland John P. Lang West Roxbury Mass

Candy Sale Planned by Beta Sigma Class of Biddeford church

The Beta Sigma Class of Biddeford United Baptist Church met at Irene Dwelley's home. They voted to share two Easter lilies for Easter, plan an April 7 candy sale, and discuss a reception for new minister Robert Cecke. The next meeting is April 6 at Elsie Butler's home.

Beta Sigma Biddeford United Baptist Church Irene Dwelley Jefferson Street Biddeford Edna Thompson Adelpha McKeen Robert Cecke Miss McKeen Jennie Dority Hazel Lahey Alice Noel Ruth Merrill Ruth Hatch Hazel Clay Mary Dawn Elsie Butler

Biddeford Coaches to Discuss Pay Raise Details

Biddeford Coaches Association will meet at 2 45 this afternoon at Biddeford Junior High School. David Redmond, Biddeford High School athletic director, will present school board results on the pay scale index. Board rejected most raises. three coaches granted raises but not the indexed amounts.

David Redmond Biddeford High School Biddeford Coaches Association Biddeford Junior High School Redmond

Biddeford School Board Rejects Several Raises

Biddeford's Board of Education denied most salary increases for coaches and some principals. High school and junior high principals received $200 raises, Emery and Wentworth principals $100, Kennedy School $100, while head coaches saw limited boosts to $1150 for football and $1000 for basketball. Athletic director, baseball, and wrestling coach raises were rejected, leaving salaries unchanged. The board also discussed budget items and school program changes including a potential breakfast program for Emery School and a Kennedy School shower room plan.

Biddeford Board of Education Kennedy School Emery School Wentworth School Kennedy Emery Wentworth Bruce Smith Norman Racine Racine Smith Gertrude Griney Christo Anton Roger Johnson Johnson Paul Bellavance Biddeford - Saco - Old Orchard Beach Bellavance John Narsiff Picture Fund Narsiff Comae Leo Lemire Steve White St. Louis

Fremont Club Outlines March And April Activities

Fremont Club members heard plans for March and April events at the meeting at the club hall on Alfred Street. A baked bean supper is set for March 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. and a meat loaf supper for April 9 with 4 p.m. serving hours. A hob o party for members only is planned for March 11 from 8 p.m. to midnight. A card of thanks was received from Mr. and Mrs. Albert Allie on their 55th wedding anniversary.

Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Blanche Neault Isola Simoneau Simone Daigneault Annette Nadeau Rose Gendron Albert Allie

Autopsy Finds No Foul Play In Norwalk Woman Death

The Berwick case of Dorothy D. Godfrey, of Norwalk, Conn., found on Long Swamp Road, shows no foul play per York County Attorney Ronald E. Ayotte. The body was uncovered by a snowplow. a two cent cash purse and a $2000 check were found. Pathologist Dr. Irvin Dorfman performed the autopsy. chemical tests pending.

Berwick York County Ronald E. Ayotte Dorothy D. Godfrey Norwalk Conn Long Swamp Ayotte Godfrey Connecticut Irvin Dorfman Webber Hospital

Traffic Mishaps Listed In Saco

Saco police report three traffic incidents. Roger Q Ab bott, 55, of Camp Ellis, skidded on Ferry Road and hit a utility pole causing about 1000 dollars in damage. Walter E Alexander, 48, of Biddeford, was rear ended by Eugene A Breton, 42, on Boom Road with Bretons car sustaining 300 dollars in damage. William R Legendre, 43, and George Reggep, 38, collided on Cantara Avenue with Reggep car damaged 129 dollars.

Roger Q. Abbott Lower Beach St Camp Ellis Saco Walter E. Alexander Pool Road Biddeford Boom Eugene A. Breton Boom Road Alexander William R. Legendre Cantara Ave George Reggep Maple St Cantara Avenue Legendre Reggep

Your Journal Classified Ad Reaches Over Readers

A classified notice touts the journal’s wide reach claiming more than twenty thousand daily readers. The appeal highlights strong circulation and broad advertising impact for merchants and individuals seeking exposure.

Your Journal

Plaque Favored By Camp Ellis Fire Auxiliary

The Camp Ellis Volunteer Firemen and Auxiliary favor a commemorative plaque for the 20th anniversary instead of pins. Meeting led by President Mrs. Lillian Morris heard reports from the secretary and correspondence from the Heart Fund and American Red Cross. Mrs. Jeannine Pendleton filed a committee report on plaque pins. A prize was won by Mrs. Mary Pendleton and a congratulatory card sent to Mrs. Ruth Stackpole after the birth of a son. Refreshment committee named: Mrs. Lillian Gagnon and Mrs. Susan Gagnon.

Camp Ellis Lillian Morris Heart Fund American Red Cross Mabel Cludman Jeannine Pendleton Mary Pendleton Ruth Stackpole Lillian Gagnon Susan Gagnon

United Church Youth Bowling Party in Biddeford

Members of the Sunday School of the United Church of Christ in Biddeford enjoyed a bowling party at Roll-A-Way Lanes. Students included Cheryl Worden, Karen Michaud, Jane Trask, Judy Trask, and many others with Rev. John Miller and Albert Worden among the accompanying adults.

The United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford Cheryl Robert Worden Karen Cheryl Michaud Jane Judy Joanne Jimmy Trask Allison Danny David Leach Scott Julie Meyers Joyce Brian Haley Martha Laura Maxwell Brian Ray Wayne Mark Tommy Gionest Jeffrey Painchaud Donna Bergeron Donald Leslie John Miller Albert Worden Worden Bradford Leach Edward Myers Ormond Trask Jr Thomas Haley Archie Maxwell Raymond Painchand Susan Wakefield Diane Wagner

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Fred E. Julien Dennett & Craig Main Street Dial Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Philip H. Gross Sr Emond Frank X, Emond J. P. Conroy John Henchey Annette Ewe Kimball William Kimball Drum and Bugle Corps Little League Superior Richard P. Avette Leon St Dana S. Goding Auburn John G. Desjardins John L. Leonard Attleboro Marcel E. Moore Leo Paul Fournier Beach St Earl F. Keen Rochester N.H Biddeford Coaches Ting Roland Bergeron Romeo Boucher Ludger Coulombe Royal Chretien Leo Cote Henry Bouchard Alcide Dubois Josephat Grenier Lionel Garon Patrick Guerette Raymond Gendron Alfred Lantagne SUDS Saco Petland U. L Beach Street
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