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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1968

Page

2

Deaths of Luther A. Jones in Kennebunk

Luther A. Jones 74 resident of Bourne Street Kennebunk died unexpectedly early today. Born September 25 1894 to Fred H. and Annie Jones he worked at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Roger Fiber Co. and served in York Lodge AF and AM and Coast Guard Reserve. Survived by three sons Weldon Kenneth Warren all of Kennebunk two daughters Phyllis Maling Biddeford Wilma Cheney of Kennebunk 17 grandchildren four great grandchildren two cousins and several nieces and nephews Funeral services tomorrow at 1 30 PM Angell Funeral Home Dane Street interment in Hope Cemetery Friends may call this evening 7 to 9.

Kennebunk Luther A. Jones Bourne St Ruby M. Jones Fred H Annie Ross) Jones Kennebunk High School Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Roger Fiber Co York Lodge AF Coast Guard Reserve Weldon Kenneth Warren Jones Phyllis Maling Biddeford Wilma Cheney Angell Funeral Home Dane St Hope Cemetery Func

Requiem Mass for Edward J. Darcy at St Marys Biddeford

A high mass for Edward J. Darcy of 392 Main Street Biddeford will be sung tomorrow at 9 am from St Marys Church Biddeford. Friends may call at Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm Biddeford tonight from 7 to the hour not specified.

St. Mary's Church Biddeford Edward J. Darcy Main St Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm

Memorial Service for Edward J Darcy at Cosgrove Funeral Home

A memorial service will be held at 7 tonight at Cosgrove Funeral Home on Elm Street in Biddeford. The service is conducted by the Tighe Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Post for Edward J Darcy, a member.

Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St Biddeford Tighe Beaudoin - Farley, American Legion Post Edward J. Darcy

Prayers for Mrs Irene Nadeau Held by Knights Chapter

Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus Biddeford will gather at 7 p m tomorrow at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford to say prayers for Irene Nadeau mother of Rev Real J Nadeau of the Old Town Council.

Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Biddeford Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St Irene Nadeau Real J. Nadeau Old Town

AOH Biddeford to Pay Respects for Edward J. Darcy

Division One of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Biddeford will meet at 8 tonight at Cos s Funeral Home Elm treet to pay respects to Edward J. Darcy a member.

Ancient Order of Hibernians Biddeford Coss Funeral Elmtreet Edward J. Darcy

Holy Name Society to Hold Prayer Meeting at Local Funeral Home

Members of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary's Church Biddeford meet at Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm Street tonight at 8 to say prayers for Edward J Dar. Geoffrey Chaucer became England's first poet laureate in 1389. Franz Liszt produced about 700 original musical compositions.

Holy Name Society of Geoffrey Chaucer England

Funeral Directors Directory Entry for Saco Maine

Funeral directors listed for Saco Maine include Emond's Funeral Home at 2s4 5511 with directors Frank X. Emond and J P Conroy Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street with director Philip H Gross Sr Also provided are contact numbers and address details for these services confirming local obituary and funeral planning resources.

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr

Card of Thanks from Joseph U. Bouchard

Rene Huot extends gratitude to the nuns and personnel of Notre Dame Hospital and Bay View, the parish priests across Biddeford and Saco for kindness. He thanks those who sent flowers cards and well wishes during his hospital stay.

Notre Dame Hospital Bay View Biddeford-Saco Joseph U. Bouchard

Biddeford Boy Scouts Observe Charter Night

Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 309 observed Charter Night at the council hall on Washington Street. Lionel Lambert received the charter from C. Millard Neal of Pine Tree Council. York District Camp Promotion Team members spoke and awards were presented to numerous scouts with merit badges and pins.

Biddeford Luke E. Hart Knights of Columbus Washington Street Lionel Lambert C. Millard Neal Pine Tree Council BSA York Albert Beety Quinton Wilson Joseph Bastarache Marc Bellefeuille Dennis Guay Roger Bastarache Bastarache Ronald Arbour Wilfrid Caouette Roland Corbeil Sheldon Cote Daniel Cote Donald Dube Marc Gregoire Joseph Leblond Steven Moody

First Degree Ritual Scheduled At Beach

OLD ORCHARD BEACH The Six Point Committee of Rev James J Mullen Council Knights of Columbus met last night at Union Avenue hall and completed final details for the First Degree ritual to be held tomorrow night at the hall Ronald Melancon chairman Leo Paul Glaude Sr named by William Southwick to replace Raymond Doherty as general activities chairman Also present were Raymond Hilton Donn Erickson George King Thomas Glaude and Gerard Proulx

Old Orchard Beach Six Point James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus Union Avenue Hall Ronald Melancon Leo Paul Glaude Sr William Southwick Raymond Doherty Raymond Hilton Donn Erickson George King Thomas Glaude Gerard Proulx

Elks Win Cribbage in Ninth Session Duel

Elks winners in cribbage were Andre Laliberte and Willie Arbour with eight points each. The Elks defeated the Council 63 to 61 in Biddeford at Adams Street hall, ninth of a 10 game series. High for Elks were Joseph Grondin and Ralph Perrin with nine points. Next game at Elks Lodge on Portland Road at 8 p.m. Monday. Overall series 606 for the council to 594 for the Elks.

Council Chagnon Union St.Jean Baptiste Andre Lalibertel Willie Arbour Adams Street Biddeford Council Edgar Simard Urbain Ruel The Elks Joseph Grondin Ralph Perrin Law Thomas Pouravelis John Couture Leon James Murphy Se Brennan James Ivers Elks Lodge Portland Road

Storm hits Arkansas and Midwest with heavy snows

A major winter storm swept across Arkansas and Missouri into the Ohio Valley causing 5 to 6 inches of snow and driving travel warnings in five states. Wind gusts reached 55 mph in St. Louis, with zero visibility in heavy snow. Schools closed in parts and more cancellations expected as tornadoes and heavy rains affected Alabama and Mississippi. Five Pacific salmon species are listed in the piece.

Arkansas Missouri Ohio Valley Maryland St. Louis Texas Illinois Indiana Weather Bureau Ohio Kentucky Pennsylvania New York Alabama Mississippi Greenwood Miss Huntsville Ala

Local Personal News From Biddeford And Saco Areas

Mrs Nelllie Jariz of 18 Center St Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital Miss Yvonne Doyon of 42 Alfred S Biddeford attends a gift show in Boston Napoleon Garneau of Columbia Hotel Biddeford is a medical patient at Notre Dame Hospital Marine Lance Corporal Lucien D Boissonneault son of Mrs Irene Boissonneault 14 Mt Vernon St Biddeford serves with Headquarters Company Transient Facility Pacific at Camp Smedley D Butler Okinawa Seaman Apprentice Carl Mazaros USN 19 son of Mrs Barbara L Brackett Simpson Road Saco has completed nine weeks Navy basic training at Great Lakes Ill

Nelllie Jariz Center St Biddeford Webber Hospital Yvonne Doyon Alfred S Boston Napoleon Garneau Columbia Main Street Notre Dame Hospital Marine Lance Lucien D. Boissonneault Irene Boissonneault Mt. Vernon St Pacific Camp

Weather Alert for Portland Coast and Statewide Snow

Gale warnings along the coast persist while snow spreads across the state tonight. Temperatures drop to teens in the north and to the 20s in the south with little change on Wednesday. Snow may mix with sleet and rain near the coast tonight and likely ends late Wednesday.

Portland

Past Presidents Association dinner and Legion events in Saco

News item lists several gatherings tomorrow in Saco and Biddeford. Includes Past Presidents Association of the Fred S. Gurney Corps meeting at GAR Hall at 12 30 p m, Owen-Davis Unit Legion Auxiliary honor supper at 6 30 p m, Unity Social Club at 8 p m, St Louis High School Band Club at 7 30 p m, Tighe-Beaudoin Farley Unit Auxiliary at 8 p m, Our Lady of Fatima Circle at 7 30 p m, Bishop Fenwick meeting Wednesday at 8 p m, Franciscan Lay Order Thursday mass 7 30 p m, Canada American Association meeting tonight 7 30 p m at Fremont Club, and a council of officers session at 7 p m.

The Fred S. Gurney Corps GAR Hall Cutts Avenue Saco Owen-Davis American Legion Auxiliary Post Beach Street American Legion St. Louis High School Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella St. John’s Hall Adams Street Biddeford Fenwick Knights of Columbus Court Depury Canada American Association Fremont Club Alfred Street Council of Officers

Midweek Worship and Choir Rehearsals Across York County

Numerous churches in Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Goodwins Mills Kennebunk Kennebunkport Wells and Ogunquit schedule midweek services prayer meetings and choir practices on Wednesday evenings. Activities include Junior and Senior choir rehearsals at United Church of Christ and various church groups meeting from 6 15 pm to 8 pm at times with readings and Bible study at multiple locations.

United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Goodwins Mills Methodist Church Lyman Christ Church Congregational Methodist Danetreet Kennebunk Kennelbunkport

Biddeford Hearings Open With Maine IAC Chief

Attorney John V. Keaney of the Maine Industrial Accident Commission conducts hearings in Biddeford at the City Council chambers Municipal Building today. Proceeding involve investigations and worker safety matters in the Biddeford area.

Biddeford John V. Keaney Maine Industrial Accident Commission

Testimonial Planned for Local Priest on 50th Priestly Anniversary

A testimonial event is planned for Rev. Cornelius J. Enright P.R. pastor of St. Mary's Biddeford to honor his 50 years in priesthood. Mass will be at St. Mary's on April 30 at 6 pm, celebrated by Most Rev. Peter L. Gerety, followed by a reception at St Francis College Pool Road Biddeford. A general committee led by Harold Carroll to organize the observance includes numerous local officials and parishioners.

Cornelius J .Enright P.R St. Mary's Church Biddeford Peter L. Gerety D. D Diocese of Portland St. Mary’s Church St. Francis College Pool Road Harold Carroll Martin Rielly Ernest Donahue William Doran Joseph Kerry Charles Gallagher Francis Murphy John Cleary Jasper Cochrane Norman Reilly Roy MacNaughton Clayton Cartmill Samuel Cohen Robert Dumas Edward Lane Walter Nelson Roland Boix Charle Nadeau Norman Loignon Mary Sinnott Ann Gallagher Nellie Carey Catherine Neilon Eleanor Cadorette Catherine O'Connor Rita Reilly Evelyn Bois Mary DesRoberts Lorraine Stevens Lucille Dudley Julia Benoit

Veterans Post Plans Partnership And Fundraisers In Saco

The Saco Veterans of Foreign Wars Post announced a partnership with the Saco AMVETS effective March 29 and planned a June state convention in the Saco Biddeford area. Activities include a 50 50 club, cribbage tournament, a March 30 public auction, a Buddy Poppy Day sale May 30 31, a six week defensive driving course with the Maine State Police, and a bicycle rodeo with the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks. New members Raymond Vallee Robert Janelle Chuck Bedard Paul Moore Joseph Martel James Fennell were welcomed.

Saco Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Amvets Spring Street Saco Cmdr Donald Linscott Saco - Biddeford Saco Amvets Post Owen - Davis Post American Legion Amvets Hall Cmdr. Linscott Owen- Davis Post VFW Post William Curtit Raymond Vallee Robert Janelle Chuck Bedard Paul Moore Joseph Martel James Fennell

Ellsworth invites Rockefeller and others to remaining primaries

Robert Ellsworth, national director of the Nixon for President Committee, welcomed New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller and other potential candidates to contest the remaining primaries. He said, besides today’s New Hampshire primary, four more important contests are still open.

Boston Robert Ellsworth New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Ellsworth New Hampshire

Beta Sigma Phi meets at Daly home in Saco

Xi Omicron Exemplar Chapter Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Jerome Daly’s home for a meeting chaired by Acting Chairman Mrs. Helen Truman with substitute nominating member Mrs. Richard Sawtelle. The group discussed New England Convention in Newport RI and a Founders Day Dinner planned for April 29.

Old Orchard Beach Richard Sawtelle Helen Truman Hazel Daly Xi Omicron Exemplar Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Jerome Daly Truman Shirley Harrison Joyce Walker Main Street Saco Thomas Daly Paul Reay George Ange H. Clifford Berry Helen N. Stansberry Bernard Kirby Goodale Avenue

Local events and notices from Kennebunk area

Community gatherings fill the weekend with a snowmobile rally follow up and a Children's Day by Trail Blazers Inc. The Pythian Sisters plan installation at Knights of Pythias Hall with Gladys Leech supervising and a covered dish supper. Also on tap are Evening Alliance at the Kennebunk Unitarian Church and St Amand Commandery inspection at West Kennebunk Temple plus hosting relatives visiting from Skowhegan and notes on America's first suffragette and Thomas Jefferson's ownership of Virginia's Natural Bridge.

The Trail Blazers Inc Bruce Thompson North Berwick Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Hall Gladys Leech Kennebu Orie Wellman Sea Road St. Amand Commandery Knights of Templar West Kennebunk Temple Summer Street Edmund L. Cashen Alfred Beaulieu Edmund Laney Laney Doris Laney Skowhegan

Rockefeller urged to enter open primaries in four states

Ellsworth cited four states South Dakota Nebraska Indiana and Oregon with filing deadlines April 20 March 15 March 28 and March 22 respectively. He said Republican leaders urge Rockefeller to join the party contests and the Nixon camp would welcome other potential presidential candidates to these important primaries as the best path to a winning November candidate.

South Dakota Nebraska Indiana Oregon Rockefeller Ellsworth Nixon

Officers Elected By AMVETS In Biddeford

In Biddeford Merton Ira Staples Post AM VETS elected officers with Cmdr Ralph Gregoire and Paul Potvin as top leaders. The board of trustees includes Richard Grenier, Philip Gadbois, Gerard Laverriere, Patrick Huot, and La montagne. Forty members attended as the post reports 85 life members and 37 renewals, with the finance officer’s yearly report read.

Merton Ira Staples Post Amvets Alfred Street Biddeford Ralph Gregoire Paul Potvin Talmadge Allen Andrew Cymbrak Emile Lamontagne Joseph Goulet Herman Marcotte Robert Libby Roland Huot Rene Huot Richard Grenier Philip Gadbois Gerard Laverriere Patrick Huot Lamontagne

Saco Boy Bruises After Running Into Car

Saco police say six year old Jesse Paul Jr. ran from behind a parked car on Pleasant Street into the side of a moving vehicle driven by Edward Hawkins. The boy received facial bruises and was treated and released at Webber Hospital.

Saco Webber Hospital Jesse Paul Jr Storer St Pleasant Street Edward S. Hawkins Forest St Biddeford

Vocational school plans target new Maple Street access

Wilbur reports the project is on a soft site with no major problems though the land requires careful groundwork. A change to Main Street for the entrance is proposed and paving an additional entry or exit discussed. The building will be 48 100 square feet with six shop areas, a handicapped room, and modern interiors. Costs include auto shop 10 000, auto body 10 000, building trades 12 000, with a 14 per square foot target. city to cover insurance during construction.

Wilbur Maplew Avenue Main Street State Department of Education Automotive Shop Auto Body Building Trades Melvin Gay Lemire Smith Board of Education Lucien Doyon Cornelius Darcy Wilfred Pombriant Romeo Sevigny Raymond Gaudette Aristide Aners Donald Dutremble Betord High School Johnston, Gay Joseph Plamondon Sevigny

Biddeford Grass Fire Quelled at Birch Street

Biddeford firefighters quelled a grass blaze at 52 Birch St. with a booster line after a still alarm, at a property owned by Lawrence Boisvert. Fire officials cited children as the apparent arsonists. Halleys Comet will make its next appearance in 1986.

Birch St Biddeford Lawrence Boisvert

Swim Party Plans By Saco Scouts

A Saco Girl Scout Troop 19 meeting announced a swimming outing at the YMCA pool in Portland Saturday from 6 to 7 p m. Participants must provide transport, 25 cents, a bathing suit and cap, and a towel. The day began with a flag ceremony led by Mary Dawn, then a bowling session at Pastime Lanes in Biddeford where Susan Mazeiko was top scorer.

Saco Girl Scout Troop School Street Methodist Church YMCA Portland Mary Dawn Teddy Bear Patrol Main Street Biddeford Susan Mazeiko Janice Boucher Angela Coito Eleanor Coney Bertha Dawn Pamela Emerson Joyce Haley Judith Hebert Debra Ketchum Linda Ketchum Marie Lesieur Linda Lonsdale Patricia Loring Debra MacLeod Catherine Morrison Colleen Nannery Diane Nolette Denise Rondeau Nadine Smart Jane Trask Cheryl Husser Lillian Husser

Travelogue At Saco Center Introduces Alaska Trip Slides

A travel talk with color slides will highlight the Saco Adult Center meeting tomorrow at 1 p.m. in AMVETS Hall Spring Street Saco. Mrs M A Packard Jr of Kennebunk will show pictures from a six week 1965 automobile trip to Alaska with Packard family Rev and Mrs Fred Holmberg and their children also attending.

Saco Carl Bohlin Harriet Fogg Bohlin Marion Foley Eva Harper Ella Luman Mary Foley York County Council On Aging Alfred Robert Fenderson

Saco Patrol Plans Camforze Camporee Night Meeting

Plans underway for Saco's Thunderbird Patrol 326 Spring Camporee with Ouellette Scoutmaster guiding dues collection and a tour of WIDE radio station. Attendees include Dullass Bartlett, Richard Bartlett, Clyde Clyatt, Michael Clyatt, David Dawn, Richard Ouellette, Robert Ouellette, and Jeffrey Underwood.

Thunderbird Patrol Saco Ouellette Wakefield Avenue Albert Ouellette Chales C. Ryder Douglass Bartlett Richard Bartlett Clyde Clyatt Michael Clyatt David Dawn Richard Ouellette Robert Ouellette Jeffrey Underwood

Area Students Chosen For Spelling Bee

Biddeford Junior High will host a spelling bee on March 20 at 3 p.m. in the school gym. Principal Robert Hodge announced representatives from eight area schools led by Spelling Bee Master Jon W. Cartmill of the Biddeford Chamber of Commerce. Eligible students include Carlene Danis, Mary Pare, Suzanne Lantange, Raymond Cyr, Nancy Ryan, Adele DAgico, Paula Martel, Cor Sevigny, and Janet Waterhouse.

Biddeford Robert Hodge Schoo Jon W. Cartmill Biddefords Chamber of Commerce Seyy Tojp Carlene Danis Mary Pare Rundel Diane Pare Suzanne Lantange Suzanne Giguere Raymond Cyr Andre’s Diane Lehou Nancy Ryan St. Joseph's School Paul Lebrun Louis Junior High Adele D’ Agico Paula Martel St. Mary’s School Cor. Sevigny Kennedy School Janet Waterhouse Dayton Biddeford Junior High School Christine Benoit Joseph Kenneally Marc Sylvestre Jonathan Haines Hodge

Committee For Study Formed In Kennebunk

Kennebunk officials named a study committee with Town Manager Donald Y Dulac to examine the town dump situation and wild dog packs. Members include Norman Wheeler Myron Goodwin and William Bath as alternate. a Fire Department member and another later appointee. The panel aims to report a solution before May 1. Also noted was a victualer’s license for Frank Moultis Cove Steak House and a snow removal study to be referred to the incoming board.

Kennebunk Board of Selectmen Donald Y. Dulac Lower Town Hall Norman Wheeler Myron Goodwin Dulac William Bath Kennebunk Fire Department Frank Moultis Cove Main Street

Break-in at Guy's Market under Biddeford police probe

Biddeford police investigate a break in at Guy's Market on 69 Jefferson Street. Entry was gained by forcing the front door and an amount of liquor was taken. Two youths are being held on illegal liquor transportation charges. Officers Benoit Martin and Raymond Langevin found the scene.

Biddeford Guy’s Market Jefferson St Edy Sevigny Benoit Martin Raymond Langevin

Littering Warning Issued In Saco

Saco police report many residents complain of trash thrown from vehicles as snow melts. Chief Robert Foran said violations carry up to 100 dollars and offenders will be prosecuted.

Saco Robert Foran

Opening Available for Crossing Guard

Saco Chief of Police Robert Foran announced this morning an opening in the department for a woman school crossing guard. Applicants may apply at the police station.

Saco Robert Foran

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