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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1967

Page

2

Deaths Lawrence Edwin Rowe 59 Saco resident

Lawrence Edwin Rowe 59 of 88 Pleasant St Saco died Friday in a Biddeford hospital Born June 26 1908 in Concord NH son of Luther and Lennie King Rowe He worked 20 years in the tool room at Saco Lowell Shops later a guard at Saco Tanning Corp He was active in sports bowling and golf A former Saco alderman and city treasurer member of Saco United Baptist Church and Masonic bodies Surviving wife Anita Dupuis Rowe one daughter Judith McCrumb one step daughter Marlene Lombard and several nieces and nephews Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from Saco United Baptist Church Laurel Hill Cemetery burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery Friends may call today 8-5 and 7-9 pm Shumway Funeral Home Biddeford Mass burial Wednesday at 9 am in Waltham Mass

Lawrence Edwin Rowe Pleasant St Saco Biddeford Concord N.H Luther and Lennie King Rowe Saco- Lowell Saco Tanning Corp Thornton Academy

Deaths of Wilfrid Mandeville Saco machinist alderman

Wilfrid Mandeville 60 of 142 Pleasant St Saco died at home after illness. Born March 18 1907 in Phoe nix R I he worked 34 years at Saco Lowell Shops retiring in January. He served as Saco alderman in 1945 and was active in Civil Defense Artisan Society Notre Dame de Lourdes parish and Sacred Heart League. Survived by wife Jeanne Boisvert one daughter Mrs Robert Warner one son Andre Mandeville a brother and four sisters. Funeral Wednesday 8 am at Notre Dame de Lourdes with burial at St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford. Visitation today and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-10 pm at Cote Funeral Home Saco.

Wilfrid Mandeville Pleasant St Saco Phoenix R.I Alberie and Leonarde Levesque Mandeville Saco-Lowell Dolby Saco Civil Defense Organization Artisan Society Notre Dame de Lourdes Sacred Heart League Jeanne’ Boisvert Mandeville Robert Gilberte) Warner Andre Mandeville Alberic Mandeville Westbrook Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets

Leopold L Bolduc Dies After Long Illness

Leopold L Bolduc 55 of Waltham Mass formerly of Biddeford Maine died last night at a veterans hospital in Boston after a long illness. Born June 14 1911 in Biddeford he was educated there and worked in Biddeford mills. A World War I veteran he served overseas and later was employed in Waltham. Survivors include his widow Mary Bolduc and one son Richard Bolduc both of Waltham two

Waltham Mass Leopold L. Bolduc Biddeford Maine Boston

Funeral home listings for SHUMWAY and EMOND'S

Funeral service details list SHUMWAY on Spring Street Saco with phone 284 5611 directed by Philip H. Gross Sr and EMOND'S Funeral Home with phone 284 5511 attended by J P Conroy and Frank X Emond.

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

Funeral services for Lawrence Edwin Rowe at Saco church

Lawrence Edwin Rowe 59 funeral services set for Saco United Baptist Church at 2 PM Tuesday. Friends may call today at Shum Street 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Ritualistic services by officers of Saco Lodge F and A M at 7:30 PM. Donations to Thornton Academy scholarship in Rowe memory. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery. Arrangement by Philip H Gross Sr director.

Laurel Hill Cemetery Philip H Gross, Sr

Card of Thanks to Relatives and Friends

Mrs Marie Ange Thieberge thanks relatives and friends for beautiful cards and flowers sent during her stay at Halifax Hospital Daytona Florida.

Halifax Hospital Daytona Florida Marie Ange Thieberge

John C. Littlefield of Kennebunkport Dies at 47

John C. Littlefield 47 of River Road Kennebunkport died this morning at his residence. Born September 15 1919 in Sanford he was a former Littlefield Hardware owner and Grants appliance supervisor. Survived by Anita Farrell Littlefield wife son John C Littlefield Jr daughters Pearl and Lynne. sister Pearl Wakeley and one grandchild. Funeral Wednesday at Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunkport with interment in Oakdale Cemetery Sanford.

Kennebunkport John C. Littlefield River Road Sanford Albert and Alma (Edgerley) Littlefield Littlefield Kennebunk Tto Grants New England Hardware Dealers Association Arundel Lodge AF Maine Anita Farrell Littlefield John C. Littlefield Jr Florida Pearl L. Littlefield Lynne L. Littlefield Pearl L. Wakeley Wells Bibber

Funeral Services for Albert J. Proulx Biddeford

Funeral services for Albert J. Proulx of 72 May St Biddeford were held Saturday at St Joseph s Church. Rt Rev Msgr Elie Hevey celebrated the solemn requiem high mass with Rev Mont Gilbert deacon and Rev Roger Girouard subdeacon. Mrs Diana Russell organist. bearers Wilfred Sioneau Ernest Boulet Robert Grenier. Entombment Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford. spring burial planned Mount Calvary Cemetery Somersworth NH.

Albert J. Proulx Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Elie Hevey Valmont Gilbert Roger Girouard Sanford Diana Roussell Wilfred Simon‘eau Ernest Boulet Robert Grenier

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Rosa DeFond of Arundel

Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa DeFond of Arundel were held at St. Joseph's Church. Rt. Rev. Msgr. Elie Hevey officiated a solemn Requiem High Mass assisted by Rev. Valmont Gilbert and Rev. Sylvain Levesque. Burial followed in St. Joseph's Cemetery with grave side prayers. Bearers were Philip Roux, Paul Nadeau, Norman Dubois, Charles Nadeau, Donald Provost, and Robert Provost.

Rosa Defond Arundel St. Joseph’s Church Elie Hevey Valmont Gilbert Sylvia Levesque Diana Rousselle St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Levesque Philip Roux Paul Nadeau Norman Dubois Charles Nadeau Donald Provost Robert Provost

Funeral services for Marshall K Berry at Cosgrove Funeral Home

Marshall K Berry of Fortunes Rocks died recently and funeral services were conducted March 15 from Cosgrove Funeral Home in Biddeford. Rev. John H Miller officiated with York County Sheriff's Department members as honorary bearers. Entombment is planned at Greenwood Cemetery later in spring.

Marshall K. Berry Fortunes Rocks Cosgrove Elm St Biddeford John H. Miller United Church of Christ (Congregational York County Sheriff's Department Greenwood Cemetery

Wells Congregational Church Welcomes New Members

In Wells Congregational Church Sunday service Rev. W Vinton Murphy led infant baptism for John Kirtley Glenn III and welcomed new members Gordon Grinnell family and William Cameron Sr. By confession of faith Socrates Totem joined while transfers included Gertrude Goodwin and Everett Young. Special Palm Sunday music complemented Rev Murphy's sermon Jubilant Not Jubilant.

Wells Wells Congregational Church W. Vinton Murphy Board of Deacons John Kirtley Glenn HI John K. Glenn Jr Constance Higgins Hartford, Conn Frank E. Higgins Sr P. William Duggan Gordon FE Jeannette M.) Grinnell Barry Robert Grinnell William E Doris Jane) Cameron Sr William E. Cameron Sr Gertrude Goodwin Sanford Methodist Church Everett W Dorothy A.) Young Green Street Baptist Church Melrose Mass Socrates L. Totem St. George's Cathedral South Boston Open the Gates of the Temple Jacob M. Kelley Prudence D. Murphy Malling Hailing London Mr. Murphy

Biddeford Residents Listed as Webber Hospital Patients

Local notices list several Biddeford residents as patients at the Webber Hospital including Mrs. Henrietta Caton Mrs. Adelard Lachance Lawrence Carrier and Mrs. Yvette Barra. Diane Boucher has returned home from the Webber Hospital and Mrs Christos Throumoulos has returned home after visiting Cambridge Mass with her son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs Paul C Vouros and infant daughter Anna Christina born Feb 27.

Henrietta Caton Main St Biddeford Webber Webber Hospital Yvette Barra Alfred St Diane Boucher Norman Boucher Guinea Road Christos Throumoulos Graham Street Cambridge Mass Paul C. Vouros Anna Christina

Community meetings and speakers announced in Saco region

The Saco Republican City Committee will host Cyril Joly Jr. of Waterville as guest speaker Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Court House on Main Street. Various church circles, fraternal orders, realty board and Legion groups schedule meetings across Biddeford Saco and surrounding areas with speakers from HUD and local officials.

Saco Republican City Committee Cyril Joly Jr Waterville GOP Committee Court House Main Street Lafayette Court Order of Foresters Emery Street Biddeford Bishop

Bellotti Cleared By Committee In Conflict Probe

A three member panel investigated Fran cis X. Bellotti over alleged conflicts of interest related to his 1963-64 term as lieutenant governor while representing an insurance firm. The committee found no evidence of violations of Chapter 268A and issued a unanimous report. Attorney General Elliott L. Richardson praised the inquiry as fair and impartial.

Boston Francis X. Bellotti Atty Elliot L. Richardson Bellotti Frederick S. Pillsbury Paul M. Siskind Paul A. Tamburello Richardson

Masonic Rites for Lawrence E Rowe Tonight in Saco

Officers of Saco Lodge F and A M will conduct Masonic ceremonial services for Lawrence E Rowe at 7 30 PM tonight at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco Maine.

Saco Lodge F. and A.M Lawrence E. Rowe Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Saco

Fire set by youngsters sparks blaze in trash barrels

Biddeford firefighters extinguished a fire in front of Delisle's Yard Goods on Main Street yesterday. The booster water and a quick knockdown prevented spread. Fire Chief Arthur King said the blaze appeared to have been set by youths.

Biddeford Delisle Main Street Arthur King

Weather Brief for THE WEATHER FAIR

Clear tonight with a low of five to 15 degrees. Tuesday brings increasing cloudiness and little temperature change.

High Tides and March Schedule Notes

Tide times listed as morning and evening blocks. Entries show low tides and marks for March with sequences such as 5:14 6:02 6:20 7:08 7:20 8:02 8:20 8:56 and low tide indicators 11:44 11:50 12:48 12:56 1:44 1:56 2:38.

High A.M. P.M LOW A.M. FP. M

Looking Ahead At Weather For Northern New England

The five day forecast from the Weather Bureau covers Northern New England, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Daytime highs vary 35 to 50 degrees with northern areas cooler and nights generally 20 to 30 degrees in the north and low 30s in the south. A warming trend through Wednesday followed by little change, with total precipitation around two thirds of an inch, rain in the south and rain or snow in the north on Thursday and Friday.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

Two Accidents Listed In Saco

Police reports list two weekend accidents in Saco. Loren P. Hanning, 26, of 48 Storer Street, was struck by a hit and run while his car on Spring Street was parked. damage about 300 dollars. Christine Philbrick, 23, of Smutty Lane Road, and Leandre Morin, 55, of 189 Pool Street Biddeford, collided on Franklin Street. damages 60 and 75 dollars respectively.

Saco Loren P. Hanning Storer St Spring Street Hanning Christine Philbrick Smutty Lane Road Leandre Morin Pool St Biddeford Franklin Street Philbrick

Miranda Rule Sparks Trials and Freeing Suspects

The article recounts Miranda warnings shaping court decisions including freeing Suarez due to improper custodial interrogations. It cites Justice Warren’s ruling and Justice Kern’s strong defense of safeguards, with other cases in Seattle and Philadelphia illustrating the nationwide impact on confessions.

Michael Kern New York State Supreme Court Suarez New York Paul Wightman Seattle Harry Laverne van Devanter Dist. Atty Arlen Specter Philadelphia Specter Supreme Court

Poire Couple Honored at 20th Anniversary Event

Mr and Mrs Robert Poire of Biddeford were honored Saturday night at a combined recognition and 20th wedding anniversary party hosted by the Tighe-Beau doin Farley Post American Legion and Auxiliary at the Biddeford Legion home Elm Street. The couple served as commander and president. A decorated cake donated by Adrien L Heureux and music by Ray Ruel’s orchestra accompanied a large turnout including many Poire relatives and friends.

Biddeford American Legion Hall Robert Poire Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley A.L. Post and Auxliary Biddeford Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post American Legion Legion Home Elm Street Adrien L'Heureux Ray Ruel Hormisdas Bastarache Romeo Cote Marguerite Poire Richard Bedard Roland Raymond Gerard Jr Ann Robert Helen Bastarache Gerard Bastarache Roland Tardif Arthur Keithley Lillian Fournier Visinalda Gagnon Emeline Poisson Paul DeRoy Joseph Bastarache Adrien Poissant Alfred Prejean Roland St. Michel George Poirier Lea Cadorette Yvonne Lavoie Maurice Austin and Glen John P. Joncas Charlene B. Farnham Martha Beaudo Wilfred L. Edwin Jr Yvette Arcand Lee Foley Olivine Tanguay Gabriel Angers Horace Beaulieu Raymond Fortier Ernest Collard Roland Collard John M. Murray Raymond Cote Marcel Gagne Robert Collard Aristide Angers Blanche Angers Alice Pinette Urbain Genesse Guy Angers Henry Rocray Roger Labbe Joseph Underwood Roland Tousignant Norman Croteau Romeo Sylvestre Royal Sheltra Ronald Boisvert Theodore Goulet Camile Arel Thomas Cameron T. J. Gaudette A. Patterson R. M. Belair Ronald Nolette Albert Roy Raymond Guilbeault Romeo Beaulieu Edward Berube Earl Goodwin Helen O'Meara Blanche Desnoyers Blanche Baillargeon Elaine Grantham Gertrude Bisson Elizabeth Simard Pauline Picher Mina Thibodeau Bertha Sevigny Clair Saucier Leona Lachance Florence Desrocher Pauline O’leary Rita Huppe Carmen Boutin Helen Sullivan Eva Lachance Jeannette Chase Almeda Currier Flora Provencher Julia Benoit Alexis Delisle Arthur Demarais Albert Guignard Elodie Renaud Bertha Keigher Ulrica Barnes Ida Noyes Marie Jeanne Pelletier Rachel Martel

Wood Relates Peace Corps Impressions in Biddeford

Joseph Wood former Peace Corps member spoke to the Mission Club at Foss Street Methodist Church about his Ethiopia service from 1963 to 1965. He described classroom shortages hindering development and urged fundraising March 22 and 23 to build a one or four room school with Elks and school partnership support.

Ethiopia Joseph Wood Mission Club Foss Street Methodist Biddeford Wood Woods Alec Smith

Ocean Park Men's Fellowship Honors Ted Johnson With Cake

At Porter Memorial Hall the Ocean Park Men’s Fellowship surprised Edward P. Ted Johnson with a birthday cake during the first supper program of the season. Johnson, turning 80 on March 31, is a year round resident who runs Roberta-by-the-Sea and previously led York County jail and Thomaston prison roles. Remarks by Adelbert M. Jakeman and Harvey F. E. Bunker preceded the presentation the meal was arranged by a committee led by Bunker and two motion pictures were shown. An April meeting is planned.

Ocean Park Porter Memorial Hall Edward P Ted Johnson Roberta-by-the-Sea Saco-Lowell York County Alfred Thomaston Maine Adelbert M. Jakeman Ocean Park Association Harvey FE. Bunker Bunker Stanley A. Bennett Saco United Baptist Church Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr

Two Traffic Mishaps Listed In Biddeford

Two collisions occurred in Biddeford early today with no injuries. Ronald Lariviere and Roland Gagnon were involved at South and Jefferson, while Emile Lamontagne and Normand Desrochers reported a narrow Mountain Road pass with no injuries. Desk officer Belair noted three additional minor accidents over the weekend.

Ronald Lariviere Pear) St Biddeford Roland R. Gagnon Wilson St South Jefferson Streets Adelbert Morin Emile Lamontagne Hill St Normand R. Desrochers Mountain Road Armand Belair

Lemire Urges Good Friday Observance in Biddeford

Mayor Leo R. Lemire issues a proclamation urging reverent observance of Good Friday March 24 1967 from 12 noon to 3 pm. He calls for meditation in churches or chapels and asks employers to allow workers to participate during the three solemn hours.

Biddeford Leo R. Lemire

Irish Night Observed by Division One ACOH in Biddeford

The Ancient Order of Hibernians Division One and Auxiliary held Irish Night at Hibernian Hall Biddeford attracting about 130 attendees. Charles Gallagher led the program with card games prizes to multiple individuals and entertainment featuring Irish dancing songs and recitations.

Order of Hibernians Hibernian Hall Main Elm Streets Biddeford Charles Gallagher Margaret Sharkey Mary O'Meara Helen Harris Irene Kerry Mary Barnes Alfreda Underwood Kaye Murphy Vivian Snow Mary Fearon Sara Gallagher Bernadette Doran Ann Gallagher Agnes Simard Rita Doran Bernice Twomey Agnes Donahue Muriel Lesha Norbert Twomey John Cleary Sr Joseph Kerry Ray Snow Roland Boss William Doran Sr Pat Harris Paul Snow Adelard Alfred Benoit William Doran Benoit Bois Sharkey Cecilia Descoteaux Anne Hoctor O'Rourke Cartier

Young School Break Reported in Saco

Saco police investigate a break into Young School seen Saturday night by Patrolman Pana Ronco during a routine check. Entry occurred through the kitchen door with several rooms entered and papers strewn. no damage noted and a building check continues to determine if anything was taken.

Saco Young School Pana Ronco

Auto Collision In Old Orchard Beach

Police report two cars collided at Camden and Westland Avenues in Old Orchard Beach. Driver Anton io Anthony, 54, of 35 Union Ave. and Chester L. Briggs, 27, of 5 Camden Ave. sustained extensive damage but no damage estimate was available.

Old Orchard Beach Antonio Anthony Union Ave Chester L. Briggs Camden Ave Camden and Westland Avenues

Noble Couple Observes 25th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Robert L Noble Jr celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary at home in Biddeford Pool. Married March 16 1942 at Foss Street Methodist Church by Rev M C Porter, they received a silver tea service and flowers. Guests included family and friends from Maine and New Hampshire as well as honored attendees and absent well wishers.

Robert L. Noble Jr Biddeford Pool Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford M. C. Porter Robert L. Noble Sr

Franciscan Fraternity Holds March Meeting in Biddeford

The Franciscan Fraternity of St. Joseph's Church Biddeford met for its March session with opening prayers by Matthew Audibert O.F.M. The keynote speaker was Alphonse Parenteau of Biddeford on The Passion of Christ. President Mrs Yvonne Couture announced the next meeting on April 23 when new members will be received.

Whist Parties Held At Le Foyer Hall Biddeford

A committee led by Bernice Beaulieu Antoinette Chretien Joseph Chouinard Martial Perreault Medley Beaulieu Wilfred Morin Don ald Edward Alma Morin ran the whist party at Le Foyer Hall Biddeford with Richard St Onge high scorer. Winners included Ernestine Spinard Flora Lambert Joseph Plourde Joseph Dube Wilfred Morin Delia Normand Antoinette Chretien Rolande Villeneuve Edward Harvey and consolation to Lucienne Chouinard. Sunday night prizes went to Medley Beaulieu Mehran Toronian Bernice Beaulieu Carl Tapley and many others with Violet Payne conso. Prize totals listed for numerous attendees.

Bernice Beaulieu Antoinette Chretien Joseph Chouinard Martial Perreault Medley Beaulieu Wilfred Morin Donald Edward Alma Morin le Foyer Hall Pool and Foss Streets Biddeford Richard St. Onge Ernestine Spinard Flora Lambert Joseph Plourde Joseph Dube Delia Normand Armand Lapointe Antoinette Ronald Dumont Arthur Bolduc Anna Cote Corey Tapley Eva Couture Helen Dean Toussant Couture Rita Couture Sarah Metcalf Robert Pendleton Violet Payne Laurette Champagne Philip Place Aleric Louey

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