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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1968

Page

2

Deaths Mrs Mary Feeney 75 of Saco dies in Biddeford hospital

Mrs Mary Feeney aged 75 of 65 Middle St Saco died this morning in a Biddeford hospital born March 15 1892 in Sydney NS daughter of Mr and Mrs R MacDonald a communicant of Most Holy Trinity Church Saco. She worked 27 years for New England Tel and Tel Co retiring in 1957 a member of the Telephone Pioneers Catholic Women's Club of the Church and AOH Auxiliary Biddeford Survived by widower John J Feeney two daughters and four sons 15 grandchildren five great grandchildren. Funeral at 10 am Tuesday from Most Holy Trinity Church with interment in St Mary's Cemetery Biddeford Friends may call at Cote Funeral Home Saco tomorrow and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

Mary Feeney Middle St Saco Biddeford Sydney N.S R. MacDonald Most Holy Trinity Church Ancient Order of Hibernians John J. Feeney William Hannaford Arlington Mass William Burke Bedford Donald Lovell Walter Burlington John J. Jr U.S. Army Germany Paul Boston St. Mary's Cemetery Cote Funeral Home James St

U.S. forces press at Khe Sanh as Hue risk grows

North Vietnamese troops emerged from a tunnel near the base and were killed, with 27 reported dead. A top U.S. source warned Hue could be the next objective after Khe Sanh, as the Communists control the city seized January 31 and later driven out. The base shelling continued at about 300 rounds daily while U.S. casualties included three reporters wounded and one photographer missing. An airstrike near Haiphong hit a cargo area, with radar aid and monsoon weather affecting operations.

U.S Khe Sanh Hue Saigon N.Y Robert Ellison Spire News Service Air Force Ellison Minneapolis Minn U.S. Army U.S. Command Navy AG North Vietnam Haiphong Ninh Giang

Loose knit antiwar group linked to McCarthy support

A Biddeford St Francis College faculty member leads a loosely organized antiwar group with no roster or dues. It includes some local residents and no students, has no concrete plans to back McCarthy at the state convention, and remains autonomous from a larger state coalition. The group plans ads and Vietnam activism, and Wagner, a Long Island native teaching in Biddeford since 1965, attended the local caucus as an alternate to the state convention.

St. Francis College Biddeford York County McCarthy Wagner Vietnam Sen Long Island N.Y Niagara University Bew York Col

Alfred Hubert A D- Personals at Webber Hospital

Alfred Hubert, 38 Mason Street Biddeford, is listed as a surgical patient at Webber Hospital.

Alfred Hubert Mason St Biddeford Webber Hospital

Funeral Mass for Silvio Boutet in Saco

A requiem high mass was celebrated for Silvio Boutet of 16 Weymouth Street Saco yesterday at Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Rev James Daly officiated Miss Louise Welch was soloist and organist Interment followed in St Marys Cemetery Biddeford graveside rites conducted Bearers were Paul Edmund Ronald Richard Robert and Clayton Boutet Jr Rev Robert E Lee attended from the sanctuary

Silvio Boutet Weymouth St Saco Most Holy Trinity Church James Daly Louise Welch St. Mary’s Cemetery Biddeford Father Daly Paul Edmund Ronald Richard Robert Clayton Bouter Jr Robert E. Lee

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Corinne Ouellette

Funeral services for Mrs. Corinne Ouellette of 57 Storer Street Saco were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church. Rev. Joseph Carrier officiated with Deacon Rev. Paul Jalbert and Subdeacon Rev. Donald LaBranche. Organist Mrs. Eva Carrier led the church choir. Burial followed in St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Father La Branche. Pallbearers were Robert Ouellette Ricky Grenier Jeffrey Winters and David Fuller.

Corinne Ouellette Storer St Saco Notre Dame de Lourdes Joseph Carrier Paul Jalbert Donald LaBranche Eva Carrier St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford Father LaBranche Robert Ouellette Ricky Grenier Jeffrey Winters David Fuller

Funeral Services for Mrs Vi Olet Desrochers Held

Funeral services for Mrs Vi Olet Desrochers of 21 Washington Ave in Saco were held yesterday at Most Holy Trinity Church. Rev Robert E Lee officiated the requiem mass with Louise Welch as organist and soloist. Burial followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery with graveside rites. Bearers included Lee Desrochers Barry Desrochers Joseph Desrochers Wayne McKenney and Edward Bouchard.

Violet Desrochers Washington ‘Ave Saco Most Holy Trinity ‘Church Robert E. Lee Louise Welch Laurel Hill Cemetery Father Lee Lee Barry Joseph Desrochers Wayne McKenney Bouchard Edward

Beer Loot At Ray's Market In Biddeford Break In

Biddeford police investigate a break in at Ray's Market on West Street. Police say beer was taken while entry was gained by forcing a rear window. no money was reported missing. Police chief Edgar Sevigny disclosed the details.

Biddeford Ray

Winners Named At Kennebunk Party

Mrs E L Hamilton hosted a demonstration party on High Street with Mrs Ronald Robertson as demonstrator. Prize winners were Mrs Bailey Wentworth and Mrs John Colomb. Refreshments were served. attendees included Mrs Raymond Haines Mrs Dana Mayo Mrs Robert Going Mrs Clinton Leavitt Mrs Robert Merrill Mrs Julia Merrill Mrs George Moran Mrs Sherman Towne Mrs Merton Mitchell Mrs Parker Spencer Mrs George Lebarge Mrs Bailey Wentworth Mrs John Colomb and Mrs Robertson.

Kennebuk E. L. Hamilton High Street Ronald Robertson Bailey Wentworth John Colomb Raymond Haines Dana Mayo Robert Going Clinton Leavitt Robert Merrill Julia Merrill George Moran Sherman Towne Merton Mitchell Parker Spencer George Lebarge Robertson Hamilton

Wells public bean supper aids Dollars For Scholars

Wells public bean supper to benefit Dollars For Scholars runs tonight 5 to 7 at Wells High School cafeteria. Event supports Wells town meeting attendees and is open to the general public under cafeteria manager Mrs Marion Stansfield. Nearby Wells Congregational Church hosted nearly 50 attendees for World Day of Prayer, postponed due to snow, theme Bear One Another's Burdens. Miss Jean L Bolduc, a Farmington State College sophomore, visited Wells home of Mr and Mrs Albee G LaPierre. Elbridge and Leroy Hanson Post and Unit American Legion and Auxiliary meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. Ogunquit fire station. Ocean Lodge A F and A M meets March 13 at 8 p.m. Highpine Masonic Hall Wells.

Wells High School Wells Isupper Marion Stansfield Wells Congregational Church Arundel School Street Ocean Lodge A.F A.M Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road

Labour MP Freeman’s career spans war to Delhi posting

British Labour MP Freeman, elected in 1945 for Watford, served in junior ministerial roles before resigning in 1951 over rearmament during the Korean War. He then joined the New Statesman as assistant editor, rising to deputy editor and editor by 1960 before moving to New Delhi.

Labor Party Watford Hertfordshire Minister of Supply Freeman New Statesman New Delhi

Church Youth Activities Schedule Across Kennebunkport and Wells

Numerous church youth groups and religious education classes are listed for Sunday and Monday across Kennebunkport Wells and Biddeford including Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Advent Christian Kennebunkport Unitarian Universalist Kennebunk Ly man Baptist Goodwins Mills and others. Activities include services classes meetings youth fellowships and a communion gathering at St Marys Biddeford.

Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Wins Mills

Auxiliary County Council meeting at Eliot memorial post

York County Council and American Legion Auxiliary met at Eliot Memorial Post with President Mrs. Shirley Doe presiding. They announced cookbooks for sale to benefit Togus projects, introduced district presidents, and discussed delegating to Dirigo Girls State. Also noted were awards to Catherine Gaucher, a mystery prize, and plans for an April meeting.

Kittery Gilberte Lavoie Florence Lewis Martha Beaudoin Saco Biddeford Eliot Kennebunkport Old Orchard Beach South Berwick Ruth Drake Dirigo Colby College Catherine Gaucher Gaucher American Legion Bertha Huntress Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Bi Ord

Forbes Elected To Head Wells GOP Committee

Wells town residents elected Forbes Vander to lead the Wells Republican Committee at a caucus in the Wells Elementary School auditorium. Officers chosen include John Harrington as vice chair Clifford Moody secretary D Wallace Bragdon treasurer and Blanche Brewster finance chair. Delegates named to the State GOP convention include Harry Littlefield Barbara West Roby Littlefield Vander Forbes Jr and Clifford Moody.

Wells Vander Forbes Jr Wells Town Republican Committee John F. Harrington Ag Clifford Y. Moody Secreta D. Wallace Bragdon Treasee Blanche Brewster Gordon Bridges Patricia Bragdon Roby P. Littlefield C. Henry Hanson Barbara West Stillman Bradish George C. Lord Theodore D. Clark Doris M. Clark David Oabury John W. Neill Roge Batchelder Roby P. Sifield Aelegation

Kennebunk Women Guests At Party

Mrs. Richard Graham entertained at a demonstration party last Tuesday night on Fletcher Street with Mrs. Ronald Robertson as the demonstrator. Prize winners were Mrs. Robert Johnston and Mrs. Brian McBride. A social evening followed with refreshments. Attending were Mrs. Howard Wildes, Mrs. William Derham, Mrs. David Shields, Mrs. Marshall Weeman Jr., Mrs. Robert Johnston, Mrs. Brian McBride, Mrs. Chester Dunham, Mrs. Robertson, and the hostess.

Kennebunk Richard Graham Fletcher Street Ronald Robertson Robert Johnston Brian McBride Howard Wildes William Derham David Shields Marshall Weeman Jr Chester Dunham

Largest state fair in the Unit States held at Houston ex

A report notes the largest state fair in the United States taking place in Houston. Details on dates, attendance, and featured exhibits are briefly described, highlighting the event’s scale and regional significance.

Unit States Houston

Portland Weather Summary for Tonight and Sunday

Mostly cloudy conditions continue with a mild drop tonight in the west to the low 30s and upper teens to low 20s in the far east. Sunday sees little temperature change with a chance of light snow or rain showers in the north.

Portland

Local veterans and civic groups schedule Monday meetings

Old Orchard Beach members of the C Fayette Staples Auxiliary American Legion meet at 8 p.m. at Mrs Aline Fontaine’s Old Salt Road home. The Jaycees convene at 8 p.m. at the town hall. Abbott Lanelle AMVETS Post gathers at 8 p.m. at the Walnut Street post home. Past Matrons of Minewanka Chapter Order of the Eastern Star meet at 8 p.m. at Mrs Pauline Peacock’s Walden Avenue home.

Air Force Officer is Rotarians' Guest at Dinner

Kennebunk Rotary Club welcomed Lt. Col. Wallace Reid of Kennebunkport, U.S. Air Force reserve, as guest speaker. Vice President Jerry Rooney led the meeting since President McPherres was absent. Reid recounted airlift cargo experiences and portable control tower operations to Saigon, noting the challenges of travel to and from the city.

Kennebunk Rotary Club Glen-Mor Jerry Rooney E. E. McPherres Jon Milligan Wallace Reid Kennebunkport U.S. Air Force Reserve Col. Reid Saigon

Nasson College Dean's List Students Named

SPRINGVALE Nasson College announces fall semester Dean's List honorees with a 3.00 GPA or higher. Norman White of Biddeford Peter Mills of Kennebunk Susan Robbins of Ogunquit and Stephen Amee of Old Orchard Beach are recognized for academic achievement.

Springvale Nasson College Norman White Biddeford Peter Mills Kennebunk Susan Robbins Ogunquit Stephen Amee Old Orchard Beach

Boisvert Family Engages in Adult Education in biddeford area

The Boisvert family from Irving Street in Saco enrolled in an Adult Basic English course at Biddeford Junior High School. The two children spoke about sports like bicycling, skating, and skiing, while Sylvie explained they make their own fun near the mountains.

Quebec Sylvie Roger Boisvert Irving Street Saco Biddeford West

Biddeford Firemen Help Arundel Firefighters In Blaze

Biddeford firefighters aided Arundel in battling a house blaze on Route 1A early this morning. An earlier fire at 48 Acorn Street was caused by an overflowing oil burner and responded to a telephone alarm. No injuries were reported. The two and a half story wooden tenement is owned by Mrs. Edmond Dube and occupied by Rene Bisson.

Biddeford Arundel Acorn St Edmond Dube Rene Bisson

Post Office Seminar and Community Notices in Maine

Kennebunk postmaster Lewis H Burr attended a two day Post Office Employee Management seminar in Portsmouth New Hampshire for the New England States. Maine Chapter of the National Association of Postmasters held a midwinter conference in Portland. Mrs John Woods and son John Jr return to Peabody Massachusetts after visiting Mrs Dorothy Bowlevy Fletcher Street. Mrs Walter Moulton flew to Norman Oklahoma for a Unitarian Universalist Womens Federation meeting and addressed a group in Girardtown Pennsylvania before illness. she is convalescing in Norman. The 50 Plus Club met at Webhannet Clubhouse with 21 members. Five members visited Christian Haven Nursing Home in Arundel then returned for refreshments. Mike Tranci named program chairman for future meetings. Annual Gentlemen's Night of the Women’s Association of the South Congregational Church Kennebunkport set for March 12 with coffee and dessert under Mrs Frank Dill. Rev Robert Scalisle Jr minister of Brookline Baptist Church spoke on New Frontiers in Faith. In Point-Pepperell shifts arranged for child supervision. Two other children remain with family. one 17 year old finishing school year in Quebec before rejoining the family.

Lewis H. Burr Post Office Meadowbrook Portsmouth N.H New England Burr Maine National Association of Postmasters Sheraton-Eastland Motor Hotel Portland John Woods John Jr Peabody Mass Dorothy Bowlevy Fletcher Street Walter Moulton Summer Place Norman Okla Unitarian-Universalist Women’s Federation University of Oklahoma Germantown Moulton Webhannet Mildred Graffam Evelyn Ramsden Hartley Steward Edna York Flossie York Christian Haven Arundel Michael Tranci Women’s Association of the South Congregational Church Kennebunkport Frank Dill Robert Scalisle Jr Brookline, Mass. Baptist Church

Soloist Named For Festival At Local Church

Donald Hamalainen announces Mrs. David Hagar as soprano soloist for The Seven Last Words of Christ by Dubois at Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford on March 31 at 7 30 p m. Hagar, of Saco, is with Portland Symphony Singers and Gorham State College voice instructor. other soloists include Albert Packard and Peter Harvey. Rehearsals 3 15 Sundays. singers from 15 area churches participate.

Donald Hamalainen David Hagar Christ Theodore Dubois Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford

City bounded by nations and tribes, Britannica claim

Manila AP reports a domestic airliner crashed in Central Philippines, killing all 14 aboard. Wreckage found about 65 feet from Ibajay shore on Panay Island. The Fairchild Fokker of Air Manila was en route from Manila to Cebu City with five crew and nine passengers.

Manila Philippines Philippine News Service Ibajay Panjay Island Fairchild Fokker Air Manila Cebu City

Williams Sees Some Sunshine After Defeat

Boston manager Dick Williams found two bright notes after a 7-3 Grapefruit League loss to Chicago. Elston Howard collected two hits and Tony Conigliaro reported seeing the ball well, easing concerns over a slow start for the defending AL champions. Rico Petrocelli led Boston with three hits as Lee Stange took the loss and upcoming game plans were outlined.

Sarasota Fla Boston Red Sox Dick Williams Chicago White Sox Williams Elston Howard Howard Tony Conigliaro Tony Fenway Park Conigliaro Red Sox Carl Yastrzemski Lee Stange Gary Bell Billy Rohr Bell Tom McCraw Rico Petrocelli Boston Sox Oakland Athletics Bradenton Jose Santiago Ray Culp Darrell Brandon Yastrzemski Petrocelli

No Apples For Eagles Faculty In Varsity Tilt

St Louis varsity edged St Louis High faculty 64 62 at St Joseph s Hall. Ron Cote scored 20 for the Eagles while Jin McGrath added 16 for the faculty. St Louis Lettermen s Club defeated the Alumni 57 48 in other action with Camire and A Chretien each at 16.

St. Louis St. Joseph's Hall Ron Cote Eagles Jin McGrath St. Louis Letterman Camire A. Chretien St. Louis Varsity Rochefort Pinette Dorette Belanger Lessard Dutremble Cote Pelletier Phy Bouffard Croteau St.Louis Brother Gilbert Faucher Mercier Morel Chretien Varsity Faculty Agreste Lamb St. Louis Lettermen’s Club Gobeil Caron Dumas Bergeron Labranche Cambre Poirier G. Thibodeau Baigny Simard Lauzier Guilbeault Tremblay R. Landry Charland Dube Toussignant Montembeau Viger Taylor

76ers Within Stone's Throw Of Division Title

Philadelphia 76ers near clinching their third straight Eastern Division title after a 101-96 win over Boston powered by Wilt Chamberlain's 24 rebounds 10 assists and Hal Greer's 27 points. The victory tightens their lead and lowers the magic number to two as Coach Hannum called it a spurts game. Detroit routed Cincinnati while Los Angeles beat San Diego and Baltimore edged Seattle in other NBA action.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 76Ers National Basketball Association Wilt Chamberlain Hal Greer Chamberlain Greer 76Ers Boston 76Er Alex Hannum Jeads Matt Guokas Sam Jones Guokas Detroit Cincinnati Royals Los Angeles San Diego Baltimore Seattle Dallas Houston Kentucky New Jersey New Orleans Pittsburgh Minnesota Oakland American Basketball Association Eddie Miles Pistons Miles Dave Bing Oscar Robertson St. Louis Elgin Baylor Archie Clark Lakers Henry Finke Olympia Wash Kevin Loughery Andohnny Egan

Biddeford Traffic Accident Reported

A truck and auto crash at Alfred and Jefferson Streets, Biddeford, damaged a vehicle operated by Joseph D. Morineault, 30, of 91 Common St., Saco. The truck was driven by Ralph J. Gagne, 32, of 36 Maple St., Saco. Auto damage over $100. No injuries listed. No truck damage reported.

Alfred and Jefferson Streets Biddeford Joseph D. Morineault Common St Saco Ralph J. Gagne Maple St

College Scores From The Associated Press

Santa Clara 94 Pepperdine 64. Loyola Marymount 86 San Francisco 70. Oregon State 80 Oregon 65. California 88 Stanford 8. Washington State 87 Washington 6. San Jose State 74 St Marys 66. Pacific 114 UC Santa Barbara 80. NC State 12 Duke 10. North Carolina 82 South Carolina 79. Union Tenn 81 Bethune Cookman 67. Kentucky Wesleyan 86 Oglethorpe. Norfolk 108 Denison 84. Ashland 71 Roanoke 46. Indiana State 101 South Dakota Illinois State 83 Depauw 81. Trinity Tex 95 McNeese State 78 Pan Am 96 Jackson State 73.

Associated Press Santa Clara Pepperdine Los Ang Loyola U. of San Francisco Oregon State Oregon California Stanford Wash. St Washington San Jose St St. Mary’s Calif Pacific UC Santa Barbara Duke Caro So. Caro Ot Union Tenn Bethune Cookman Norfolk Denison Ashland Roanoke Indiana St So. Dakota Illinois St Depauw Trinity, Tex McNeese State Pan Amer Jackson St

Be Midji State Rout Boston State in NAIA Semis

Bemidji State routed Boston State 11 to 0 and Lake Superior State beat Gustavus Adolphus 71 to advance to the NAIA hockey final at St Paul Auditorium. Bemidji State and Lake Superior State meet tonight at 9 for the title, their fifth meeting of the season with Lake Superior State holding a 4-0 edge.

ST. Paul, Minn Bemidji State Boston State Lake Superior State Gustavus Adolphus St. Paul Auditorium Bemidji Lake Superior

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