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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1968
Page
3
Kennebunk obit notes Captain Robert L Berry, one sister Mary Weidt of Missouri. Military funeral plans pending, officiating minister to be announced. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery West Kennebunk to follow in spring.
Timothy J Crowley of Biddeford dies at 31 in the Navy. Retiring in 1948 after more than three years service, he will be buried Saturday with a requiem high mass at St Raphael's Church. Services planned in Greenwich Coma with several nieces and nephews listed among survivors.
Alfred S. Ridden cites tribute to the founder of Dames Rochambeau as members gather at Beldec Funeral Home at 7 o clock. Mrs Laura Thibodeau participates in paying respects to the organization’s founder.
Emond's Funeral Home at 2 Spencer Street serves Frank E. Emond and J. P. Conner. Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco lists Philp H Gress Sr. as director. Contacts include 284-5411.
A fragment notes events Friday evening at 7 30 two time blocks 2 to 4 and 7 to 20.
Leontine Parent 68 of 161 Beach St Saco Maine died in a local hospital after a brief illness while on vacation. Born July 23 1899 in St Julien de Weaifs town Quebec she was a practicing communicant of Notre Dame de Lourdes Church. Survived by two sisters and a brother-in-law.
David Lank aged 72 of 43 Brown Street Kennebunk died in a Port hospital early this morning after a long illness. Born in Montreal September 27, 1885 he worked many years at Kesslen Shoe Co. He belonged to Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pyies. Survived by widow Rachel Greenberg Lank a daughter Mrs Nathan Glisser man two brothers Dr H H Lank Rochester NY and Nathan A Lank Montreal three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday at 1 30 p m in Montreal with a week of mourning at his daughter's home 4869 Victoria Ave interment in Mostreal.
Capt Allee D. Dart of Camden died after a long illness in a Kennebunk nursing home. Born August 26, 1886 in Warren, he was a World War I and II veteran, worked in the soft drink industry, and belonged to Ocean Lodge AF and AN Wells 32nd degree Mason Scottish Rite, American Legion Post and Wells Grange. Friends may call at the chapel Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
Lyman Swenson born March 20 182 died recently in Old Orchard Beach. He was the son of Wouri and Marietta Swenson educated at Orchard Beach schools and worked at Arundel Cabinet Works in Wells. Survivors include widow Carel Girard Swenson and Serry Swenson Bar Mills along with several aunts uncles and nieces. Friends may call at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home Portlands Ave from 7 to 9 tonight and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters held an officer installation last night at the K Of P Hall on Main Street Seco. Louise Lourhery won the mystery prize with 2 special awards given to Norma Baorh and Marie Lancia Lanetta. Mrs. ery and Mrs. Twomey attended.
Lasime Label, 38 Foss St, Biddeford, is a patient at Webber Hospital. Napoleon Guay, 281 Guinea Road, Biddeford, has entered a nursing home. May iddei.
The Luke E Hart Council Christopher Association will hold a special meeting tonight. All members are asked to be present. Saco VFW Post members will meet at 8 at the AM VETS Hall Spring Street Saco.
The Pioneer Girls will meet Friday at 6 30 p m at Bee Man Baptist Church with Mills mentioned. A Ladies Prayer meeting is planned and Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes for students in Grades through 5 will be held at St Monica's Church. Kempe bunkes Saturday at 9 30 p m and Grades 6 through 8 meet Friday immediately after school.
A hearing is scheduled in Biddeford on a proposed vocational school program covering drafting trades automotive auto body residential wiring and electricity construction. The state share is slated at STLD.50 with estimated annual operating salaries and other items to be announced later.
The Biddeford Zoning Board, chaired by Roland Morissette, granted an appeal at a session last night. The hearing concerned private garages for the Reel, Grouse Store project and a proposed site noted as Bideford Ramene, with a plan to transform a non conforming use.
Occasional rain affects Portland tonight and Friday with snow possible in north portions. Lows drop to the 30s tonight and temperatures stay cool tomorrow.
Sources say the Johnson administration will soon request an additional 33 billion dollars for the Vietnam conflict. Allied forces report 142 Viet Cong killed in two battles 15 miles northwest of a key area.
A terse city update outlines proposed actions by the school board affecting SHS TaEe. Details are sparse but indicate schedule adjustments and potential policy changes under review by city officials and district leaders.
Mr and Mrs Dolby plan to remain at 113 Northway Drive Easley South Carolina. One day Donna attends Clemson University in Clemson South Carolina and meets Naomi who attends Winthrop College in Rock Hill South Carolina. Rock
Maine ceed retiring John Janson Richard Harmen and Lester Austin. Directors elected to filmex terms were Robert Butler to Dec. 31 1970 and Christopher Perkins to Dec. 31 1968. Associated guests including Ramsdell ins Austin and Eliot Fink Clayton Cartmill executive secretary Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce and Raymond Gannon Jr Saco chief assessor
Members of the Saco Adult Center plan a public meeting next Wednesday at 1 am featuring Police Chief Robert Foran and Set. Earl Jameson. The committee includes co-chairs Paul Croxford and Robert Fenderson and members Mrs Kate Pinelli, Mrs Martha Johnston, Mrs Mildred Letellier, and Mrs Catherine Leana. A brief gathering with coffee will follow at noon.
A Biddeford jury awarded damages after a two hour deliberation in a civil case involving Cinthia Stansberry and Miss Stuart. The collision occurred when the Stuart car stuck in snow on Route 1. Witnesses described a high speed approach and attempts to push the disabled vehicle. Jurors found fault in the Stuart vehicle and its driver, while defenses argued contributory factors and visibility issues. The verdict included compensation for injuries and related costs.
Delegates elected yesterday by Textile Workers Union of America Local 305 AFL-CIO-CLC include Raymond Gendron Roger Labbe Leopold Boisvert Beatrice Provencher Henry Rocray and Ralph Gagne. Alexander Anastasoff, director of the Biddeford-Saco Joint Board, says delegates will attend the 15th Biennial Convention in Washington on June 3. Union Hall at 159 Main St Biddeford hosted the all-day election under a committee of Richard Perrin Ralph Nolette Raymond Pruneau and Ronald Laverriere as tellers with Leo Bedard as moderator and Dubois as check-off girl.
Dolby will establish a presence in the company's International Operation Group headquarters, signaling a strategic move to consolidate operations abroad. The placement aims to streamline contracts and bolster global activity within the division.
Saco discusses how stress in modern life arises from mixed emphases on teamwork and rivalry. The piece asks how a future homemaker can help families balance these forces with concrete examples. Susan recalls an answer stressing less exposure to competition and clear group collaboration at home.
A fragment from a newspaper section hints at classified ads aimed at selling or recycling children's articles. The readable line suggests guidance on handling items rather than a full event or list. Further details are unreadable.
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