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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1967

Page

2

Death of Kennebunkport resident Donald Campbell at 68

Donald Francis Campbell, 68, of Goose Rocks Beach died recently in a Hanover New Hampshire hospital after a long illness. Born August 22, 1898, in Kennebunkport, he served over 20 years as road commissioner and retired in 1965 as supervisor of a Maine Highway Department maintenance crew. Survived by his widow Blanche Burnham Campbell, three daughters, four brothers, one sister, and eight grandchildren. Funeral from Goose Rocks Beach home Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Robert Howes officiating. Burial in Arundel Cemetery. Bibber Memorial Chapel handled arrangements.

Kennebunkport Donald Francis Campbell Goose Rocks Beach Hanover N.H Robert A Florence Emmons Campbell Campbell Maine Highway Department Blanche Burnham Campbell Bethiena Meehan Providence Winnifred Ireland Long Grove Norma Smith Wilbraham Mass C. Frederick Ralph B Kenneth A Herman E Florence Sturgis Standish Robert Howes South Congregational Church Arundel Cemetery Bibber Summer St Kennebunk

Widow Rosa De Fond Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Rosa De Fond 71 of a local nursing home died Thursday night after a long illness. Born in St Nazaire Canada December 18 1895 she was the daughter of Eugene and Delia Saver Nadeau. Survived by one son Anatole Provost Lawrence Mass one sister Mrs Hermance Provencher Biddeford seven grandchildren six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St Josephs Church Biddeford at 8 30 a m Monday with interment in St Josephs Cemetery. Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford 2 4 and 7 10 p m today and tomorrow.

Arunde Rosa DeFond St. Nazaire Canada Eugene Delia Saver Nadeau Anatole Provost Lawrence Mass Hermance Provencher Biddeford St. Joseph’s Church St. Joseph’s Cemetery Sansoucy Stone St

Appeal Withdrawn By Saco Resident

Ulysse P. Bourcier of Portland Road Saco Cumberland County withdrew his appeal in Superior Court and pleaded guilty to failing to yield the right of way at Route 1 Scarborough. He was fined 25 dollars, the amount of the original fine from Scarborough Trial Justice Court.

Portland Ulysse P. Bourcier Portland Road Saco Cumberland County Superior Court Scarborough

Warren Commission finds no Oswald conspiracy link

The Warren Commission said no evidence tied Oswald to a peer group conspiracy though negatives are hard to prove. Shaw released on 10000 bond after March 1 arrest. Russo known Oswald as Leon Oswald and Shaw as Clem Bertrand. hypnotism and truth serum testimony sparked defense objections.

Warren Commission Oswald Shaw Garrison Russo Leon Oswald Clem Bertrand Esmond Fatter F. Irving Dymond

Funeral for Mrs Ada G Wood in Saco

Funeral services for Mrs Ada G Wood of 68 Maple Street Saco were held at Shumway Funeral Home with Rev Darrell Archer of Lyman Baptist Church officiating. Entombment followed at Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford with later spring burial planned at Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford. Memorial ritual at the funeral home was held Thursday by Owen Davis Post American Legion Saco.

Ada G. Wood Maple St iSaco Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Saco Darrell Archer Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Obituary for Leone Marion Lawe of Saco

Leone Marion Lawe formerly of 48 Middle Street Saco was conducted yesterday afternoon from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco Officiating was Rev Paul K Weimer pastor of the First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Saco Interment was in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco

Leone Marion Lawe Middle St Saco Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Paul K. Weimer First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Laurel Hill Cemetery

Biddeford High English Team Effort Cited

The April issue of a national newsletter cites Biddeford High School English department for issuing its own frequent report cards. Principal Paul M. Stebbins says English classes use team taught units of three to nine weeks, with unit grades mailed home to describe progress and aid interpretation of mid year grades.

Biddeford High School Craft Educational Services Paul M. Stebbins Bid

Congress weighs space budget as Moon race doubts rise

Humphrey House and Webb warn of cuts and fights over NASA funding while leaders debate faster moon goals. Industry and officials describe growing weariness amid a 23 billion dollar program, with calls for Mars by 1970 and mixed views on timelines.

House Science and Astronautics Committee Congress Senate Mike Mansfield Everett M. Dirksen Chet Holifield Space Industry Capital California Joint Atomic Energy Committee Holifield NASA George E. Mueller Mars Edward Z. Gray Franklin P. Dixon United States Humphrey Altough Senate Space Committee Clinton P Anderean

Weather Outlook Brisk Cold Frigid Night Then Warmer Sunday

Clear and continued cold tonight with lows 10 to 15 below in the north and zero to five above in the south. Sunday looks mostly sunny and warmer across the region.

Marine Pvt Norman Hutchins Completes Flight Mechanic School

Marine Private Norman I. Hutchins, son of Mr and Mrs Ivan F Hutchins of Lower Brown Street Kennebunk, has finished the Aviation Mechanical Fundamentals program at the Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis Tennessee.

Religious youth groups schedule across Kennebunk area

Local churches list Sunday and Monday activities for youth and students. Groups include Advent Christian Kennebunk Route 35, Unitarian Universalist Main and Portland Road, South Congregational Kennebunkport, Ly jman Baptist Goodwins Mills, St. Martha's Kennebunkport, St. Monica's Kennebunk, St. Mary's Wells Beach, and others. Meetings cover classes, evenings of prayer, and youth fellowships through 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on various days.

Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Unitarian Universalist Church Main Street Portland Road High School of Religion St. Martha’s Kennebunkport St. Monica’s Kennebunk St.Mary’s, Wells Beach St. Martha’s Church Kennebunkport Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach

Officers Named At Biddeford Savings Bank Meeting

Biddeford Savings Bank elected officers and corporators at its annual meeting. Honored as honorary chairman was Arthur E. Baker, with Arthur Maxwell as president and Horace S. Nichols as vice president. Wayne B. Hutchins became treasurer, Richard A. Beate assistant vice president, and Lucille A. Hevey assistant treasurer. Corporators include Thomas Armstrong Joseph Audie Arthur E. Baker Albion M. Benton Noe J. Bibeau Arthur J. Borduas Alfred S. Bradford W. Paul Casavant Harry B. Center Carleton F. Davis John M. Eagleson Andre Fortier Edward A. Harriman Gilbert D. Harrison Jr. Burland H. Hawkes Wayne B. Hutchins Sven J. Hoosler J. Alan Jasper Walter A. Lawrence Jr. Wendell P. Lund Archie B. Maxwell Arthur F. Maxwell Roy MacNaughton Richard Moore Horace S. Nichols Martin J. Rielly Henry P. Ross Maurice C. E. Roux Henry A. Rudy Herman Schneider Felix T. Sheltra Simon Spill Laurence H. Staples William H. Stone Richard J. Stride Warren C. Thompson Henry A. Truslow Raymond C. Wakefield Edwin G. Walker Thomas B. Walker Fred B. Wheaton Harry M. Wooster.

Biddeford Savings Bank Arthur E.baker Arthur Maxwell Horace S. Nichols Wayne B. Hutchins Richard A. Beate Lucille A. Hevey Thomas Armstrong Joseph §. Audie Arthur E. Baker Albion M. Benton Noe J. Bibeau Arthur J. Borduas Alfred S Roy MacNaughton Richard Moore Martin J. Rielly Henry P. Ross Maurice C. E. Roux Henry A. Rudy Herman Schneider Felix T. Sheltra Simon Spill Laurence H. Staples William H. Stone Richard J. Stride Warren C. Thompson Henry A. Truslow Raymond C. Wakefield Edwin G. Walker Thomas B. Walker Fred B. Wheaton Harry M. Wooster

Hockey Results From The Associated Press

NHL Friday schedule shows no games played. Upcoming matches include New York at Montreal Chicago at Toronto Boston at Detroit. Sunday features Montreal at Chicago Toronto at Detroit Boston at New York. Monday games to follow.

Associated Press National Hockey League New York Montreal Chicago Toronto Boston Detroit

Space objects linger in sky as scientists debate timing

The unnamed speaker notes Mars Venus and Jupiter have been visible for years and suggests waiting another year before action, indicating cautious consideration of space observations and plans.

Mars Enus Jupiter

March 18 History Highlights From 1800 to Today

On this date in 1937 a natural gas explosion destroyed the consolidated school in New London Texas ten minutes before dismissal. About 455 pupils and teachers died. Other notes include births of Gerard Hallock Grover Cleveland Rimsky Korsakov and events in 1939 1940 1957 and recent years.

Associated Press Consolidated School New London Tex Gerard Hallock United States Grover Cleveland Rimsky-Korsakov Nazi Germany London Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Brenner Pass Carlos Garcia Philippines Algeria Paul VI Vatican

Committees Named for May and July Horse Shows

The Saco Valley Riding and Driving Club appointed committees for the May 28 and July 23 shows at Wesley Seaward’s Ferry Road home in Saco. Members include Earl Smith as show chairman and Fred Swasey as judge, with a new member Irene Guimond voting in and plans for a horse clinic led by Swasey.

Saco Valley Hogan Margaret Chamberlin Irene Guimond Seacoast Association Merry Swasey Smith Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach Boy Scout Normandeau Seaward Lucien Landry Dayton

Harpist Dorothy Hansen Delights Saco Union Meeting

The Women's Educational and Industrial Union at Hamilton Memorial Hall heard harpist Dorothy Hansen of Gray. With President Miss Elvira Lord ill, Vice President Beatrice LaVallee led the session as members planned maybaskets, a food sale, and a visit to Kiterry parsonage for an antiques program.

Dorothy Hansen Gray Women’s Educational and Industrial Union Hamilton Memorial Hall Beach Street Saco Elvira Lord Charlotte Tetley Ada Hill Webber Hospital Biddeford Beatrice LaVallee Ethel Cobb Hamilton Hall Kittery Webhannet Club Kennebunk Blue Wave

Golders Green police eye stockings theft case

In London police are told to watch for satin sheen stockings as possible clues after thousands of pairs were stolen from a local factory. In Cambridge Harvard names Claude Bissell visiting professor of Canadian studies funded by Canadian and U S donors. In Providence the Navy training facility at Davisville will be renamed Camp Fogarty in honor of John E Fogarty. In Boston the Symphony Orchestra seeks 5.5 million to fund salaries hall refurbishing and deficit reduction during tours.

London Golders Green Cambridge Mass Claude Bissell University of Toronto Harvard U.S Providence R.I Navy Davisville Camp Fogarty John E. Fogarty Boston Boston Symphony Orchestra Symphony Hall

B O V Class Plans Easter Plant Purchase

The B O V Class of the Kennebunk Baptist Church met at the church vestry with President Mrs. Ruby Kimball presiding. They voted to buy an Easter plant for a shut in after the service on Easter Sunday and named Alma Tomlinson to the sunshine committee.

Kennebunk B.O.V Kennebunk Baptist Church Ruby Kimball Jennie Currier Alma Tomlinson Sunshine Louise Russell Eleanor Berdeen Ruth Wills Myrtle. Benson Martha Bragdon Ruth Chappell Lillian, Clark Marion Cousens Alice; Hancock Louise Marsh Lillian Penney Ruth Ward Terry Hutchins Alice Beauchemin Madge Jackson Susie Squires

Three Women Injured In Traffic Crash In Biddeford

Three women were treated at Webber Hospital after a collision at the South Street River Road intersection in Biddeford. Cars driven by Jacqueline Pitkin and John L. Fortier reportedly skidded on icy roads. Pitkin, her daughter Patricia Pitkin, and grandmother Marion Greenough were released after treatment by Dr. Harry B. Ejisberg.

Webber Hospital South Street River Road Biddeford Jacqueline Pitkin St. John St Old Orchard Beach John L. Fortier Hollis Center Albert Elwell

Traffic Mishaps Listed In Saco

Two traffic accidents were reported to Saco police. On Nott Street Lorraine M. Bourassa 30 of Scarborough and Robert S. Lawler 23 of Falmouth Foreside collided causing $300 and $250 damage respectively. On Green Street Adrien R. Levasseur 57 of Saco backed into a taxi driven by Sharon L. Dow 22 of Biddeford causing $150 damage to the Levasseur car and $75 to the taxi.

Saco Nott Street Lorraine M. Bourassa Scarborough Robert S. Lawler Falmouth Bourassa Lawler Green Street Adrien R. Levasseur Green St Sharon L. Dow Union St Biddeford Levasseur

Portland Bankruptcy Filed by Saco Potter Clark

Margaret P. Clark of Saco filed for bankruptcy in U S District Court listing liabilities of 3604 and exempt assets of 200. A March 31 Shaw's Market sale at the Saco Valley Shopping Center will aid the scholarship fund. The annual meeting and luncheon set for May 5 at Glen Mor Restaurant in Kennebunk. One resignation due to ill health was accepted and Mrs Josephine Bay played piano. Luncheon featured a St Patrick's Day decor.

Portland U.S. District Court Margaret P. Clark Saco Shaw's Saco Valley American Red Cross Glen-Mor Portland Street Kennebunk Josephine Bay

Blessing Of Palms Set For Sunday Morning

Palm Sunday rites begin Holy Week at Trinity Church Saco and Christ Church Biddeford with 730 to 11 am Eucharists at Trinity and 9 am at Christ Church A liturgical palm procession precedes the services The Christ Church choir will perform works from the Oberammergau Play and organ preludes and postludes by noted composers The Trinity Church choir will sing The Palms and the organist will perform Panis Angelicus and a Wagner postlude Holy Week Eucharists continue daily with Maundy Thursday and Good Friday observances to be announced later

Trinity Church Saco Christ Church Biddeford Alfred S. Baker Blanche G. Beal James J. Faure Marshall E. Bean Wayne D. Whitney Cesar Franck Richard Wagner

Beaudette Applin Finalists In Maine Scholarship Contest

Two Maine secondary students from Biddeford and Saco are among 29 finalists in the 38th Maine Scholarships contest at Bowdoin College. They will interview Monday. Finalists include Richard P. Beaudette of Biddeford High School and Stewart G. Applin of Thornton Academy of Saco.

Brunswick Maine Bowdoin College Richard P. Beaudette Philip L. Beaudette Jr Summer St Biddeford Stewart G. Applin Harold A. Applin Beach St Saco Thornton Acaemy

Powell to Contest Ouster in Court and at Polls

Powell, a veteran Democrat and Harlem pastor, seeks to overturn ouster via court action while planning a return to the pulpit after vacation. He warned a court challenge could trigger riots and a public showdown looms at the polls.

Anglicans Bishop backs remarriage of divorcees in church

The Bishop of Southwark Dr Mervyn Stockwood urges public church remarriage for divorcees when a first marriage ends. He argues the church should accept the situation and marry them in church, countering the current rule that divorcees wed only in a civil ceremony. He calls the current policy cowardly and dishonest.

London Southwark Mervyn Stockwood Church of England

Bizarre Assembly Scene in Saigon Over Tran Van Van Memorial

In Saigon the morning session of the South Vietnamese Assembly featured a surreal display as deputies entered the building bearing a white plaster bust of slain politician Tran Van Van. One deputy, Captain Nguyen Dae Dan of Ba Xuyen, cried aloud that he dreamed the late Tran Van Van gave him a pistol and 50 bullets to use against people.

Assembly Tran van van Constituent Assembly Saigon Nguyen Dae Dan Ba Xuyen

Gunsmoke revival sparks fan protest and actor’s haircut

Milburn Stone describes Gunsmoke reinstatement as a pardon after CBS canceled the show briefly. The actor notes a flood of protest mail and even a Kansas Legislature resolution. Stone plans to continue as Doc Adams for at least one more year.

Gene Handsaker Hollywood Milburn Stone Stone Dodge City Kan Doc Adams CBS Amanda Blake Kitty Jim Arness Marshal Dillon Doc Kansas

Officers Installed By Adah Chapter In Biddeford Maine

Installation ceremonies for Adah Chapter of the Eastern Star were held in Odd Fellows Hall Biddeford with Mrs. Hazel Noble as worthy matron and James Herrick as associate patron. The event featured an installing team led by Mrs. Rachel Calderwood and included a full slate of officers plus guest dignitaries. Refreshments followed as the charter was draped in memory of Leona Lane.

Adah Order of the Eastern Star Odd Fellows Hall Alfred Street Biddeford Hazel Noble Llewellyn Crowley Nancy Lowell James Herrick Helen LeGallee Hazel Beety Susan LeGallee Bernice Emmons Marion Dexheimer Adelpha McKeen Marshal Helen Horne Sharon Johnson Yulia Crowley Ruth Janice Thompson Esther Ruth Herrick Martha Louise Harpoothan Electa Mark Horne Harry Gowen Sentinel Gertrude Hatch Madonna ‘Chapter Kennebunk George Rooman Dana Goodwin Star Point Agnes Johnson John H. Miller United Church of Christ (Congregational Gordon Smith Wilmont Bailey Edward Wolfertz Robert Johnson Marshall Goodwin Robert Noble Jr Richard Crowley Harry LeGallee Ruth Bailey Frances Smith Gladys Goodwin Edna Woodman Geraldine Doherty

Florida Club Previews Summer Programs at Ocean Park

The Florida Club lists ten summer programs for 1967 at Porter Memorial Hall open to season members or individual guests. Highlights include talks on Ireland Bavaria Hawaii New England and the Canadian Rockies plus musical and documentary programs with local and visiting speakers. The club, founded in 1924, sponsors seven shuffleboards and a midweek Temple program with Harold B. Fohlin serving a second year as president.

Ocean Park Florida Club Ocean Park Association Porter Memorial Hall Alfred Barrett Ireland Andrew E. King Old Orchard Beach Bavaria G. Stephen Johnston Hawaii Barbara Doe Thurber Oxford Berniece F. Libby Lowell Mass Robert M. Smith Sanford Daniel C. Tuttle East Winthrop Howard G. Stuart Kennebunk New England George P. Bentley Amherst Stuart Shuster Portland Canadian Rockies Alaska Franklin D. Rowe Fort Myers Beach Fla Loveler Robert Frost Thornton Academy New Jersey Barrett Charles Adelbert Eaton Boston Daytona Beach Florida Cheney Harold B. Fohlin

Ministers for Noon Services Announced in Kennebunk

Morning worship at Christ Church runs 7 40 to 7 55 daily through March 24. Noontime 12 10 services at Kennebunk Baptist Church feature Rev. Wangell Hewett Megert Stuart and On Good Friday Rev. Ross delivers He Who Must Die at Christ Church. Easter Sunrise at 5 00 in front of Narragansett Hotel Kennebunk Beach with breakfast at Christ Church. bad weather shifts to South Congregational Kennebunkport.

Kennebunk Christ Church Kennebunk Baptist Church Robert Wangell Robert Hewett Henry Megert Oscar Stuart Edward Ward Robert J. Ross Narragansett Kennebunk Beach South Congregational Church Kennebunkport

Mayor Lemire Reports Enlightening Washington Trip

Biddeford mayor Leo Lemire returned after a five day stay in Washington where he attended a National League of Cities conference. He said the sessions explained municipal bills before Congress and outlined federal programs that make cities eligible for funding.

Biddeford Leo Lemire Washington Lemire National League of Cities

Portland Red Cross to Offer Instructor First Aid Class

The Portland Chapter of the American Red Cross will run an Instructor First Aid Class starting Tuesday, April 4 at the Charter House 97 State St. Five weekly meetings run from 7 to 10 p.m. each Tuesday. Participants must hold valid advanced cards to enroll. For more information contact the York County Chapter at 294 Main St in Saco.

Portland The American Red Cross Charter House State St Biddeford Saco York County Main St. Saco

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Donald F. Campbell Mrs. Rosa DeFond Dennett & Craig Dial Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Philip H. Gross Sr Emond Frank X J. P. Conroy Charles Crosman Mrs Leone Lawe D-N.m Temple Street Lyjman Baptist Church Methodist Youth Fellowship School Street Methodist Church Episcopal Young Churchmen United Citiren United Church, of 1 Congregational Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship Ogunquit Baptist Church Fellowship of the Saco United Baptist Church Board of Deacons of the United Church of Christ Congregational E. Andi Union Easter Bankruptcy Court Beaudette Applin Page One Powell House Preacher Powell Isle of Bimini Harlem New York City Aachen West Germany Heinrich Gierlich Kansas City Edward L. Crosby American Hospital Association Treasury South Vietnam Crusty Doc Adams Adah Chapter Mayor Lemire Trip
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