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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1967

Page

2

Deaths of Mrs Marion T Collins of Kennebunk

Mrs Marion T Collins 83 of Cat Mousam Road Kennebunk died suddenly at home yesterday afternoon widow of Walter J Collins born Cary November 7 1883 daughter of Samuel and Lucia Seamens member of Kennebunk Baptist Church and W C T U survived by two sons Harold E Carson Hartland and Gerald T Collins one daughter Evelyn O Green eleven grandchildren ten great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews funeral 2 p m tomorrow at Dunn Funeral Home Houston interment Evergreen Cemetery angels funeral home 9 Dane St tonight 7 to 9

Kennebunk Marion T Collins Cat Mousam Road Walter J. Collins Cary Samuel Lucia Williams Evelyn O. Green Dunn Funeral Home Houston Evergreen Cemetery Angell Funeral Home Dane St

Grace Berry 94 Saco Resident Dies After Illness

Mrs Grace Berry 94 of McKenney Road Saco died at home after a long illness Born July 22 1872 in Saco daughter of William and Almyra Rhodes She was a piano teacher and church musician Surviving son Clifford Berry granddaughter Myron Deering three Rhodes brothers Funeral from Shumway Funeral Home Saco Mon 2 pm burial Buxton Lower Corner Cemetery Friends may call Sunday 7 9 pm

Grace Rhodes Berry McKenney Road Saco William and Almyra Coolbroth Rhodes Seventh Day Adventist Church Clifford Co. Berry Myron Deering Joseph Rhodes California Luther Donald Rhodes Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Buxton Lower Corner

Mrs Lillian Chadbourne obituary found dead in Biddeford hospital

Mrs Lillian D Chadbourne 82 of 5 Hutchins St Saco died in a Biddeford hospital Born Nov 26 1884 Biddeford daughter of George and Susan Wilson Dean Survived by daughter Martha Harriman of Saco son Edwin M Chadbourne of Saco six grandchildren and many great grandchildren Funeral held Monday 10 am from Shumway Funeral Home Saco burial Laurel Hill Cemetery Friends may call Saturday 7 9 pm at the funeral home

Lillian D. Chadbourne Hutchins St Saco Biddeford George Susan Wilson Dean Martha D. Harriman Edwin M. Chadbourne Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Laurel Hill Cemetery

Sacred Heart Teague of St. Andre’s to Pray for Arthur Bordu As

Members of Sacred Heart Teague of St. Andre’s Church meet tonight at 7 15 at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford to say prayers for Arthur J Bordu As.

Sacred Heart Teague St. Andre’s Church Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford Arthur J. Bordu

Officers Named By Maine Plumbers

Marlowe J. Le Barge of Kennebunk was elected president of the Maine State Association of Plumbing Contractors at the two day convention closing session in Portland. Frederick J. DeWaters of Westbrook was named first vice president, Filmore O Frye of Lincoln the second vice president, Richard P. Waltz of Portland the secretary, and Elmer Walker Jr. of Poland Spring the treasurer.

Portland Marlowe J. LeBarge Kennebunk Maine State Association of Plumbing Contractors Sheraton

SHUMWAY Funeral Service Notice for Philip H. Gross Sr.

SHUMWAY Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco announces arrangements for Philip H. Gross Sr. Funeral director is Philip H. Gross Sr. and contact number is 284 5611.

Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr

Service Reminder for Arthur J Borduas

Arthur J Borduas of 198 Pool Street Biddeford. Libera services Friday at 9 00 a m. Solemn high Mass of requiem Monday at 9 00 a m. From St Andre s Church. Calling hours at the Street from 2 00 to 4 00 and 7 00 to 10 00 p m today.

Borduas Arthur J Pool St Biddeford St. Andre's Church Emond Funeral Home Hill Street

Funeral Services Held for Mrs Sara Abbie Boston

Funeral services for Mrs Sara Abbie Boston of 65 Middle Street Saco were conducted yesterday afternoon at the Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco Rev Fred A Russell Jr pastor of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco and Biddeford officiated Entombment followed at Ocean View Cemetery Wells

Sara Boston Sara Abbie Boston Middle St Saco Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Fred A. Russell Jr Unitarian Universalist Church Biddeford Ocean View Cemetery Wells

Funeral services for George Atkinson in Saco

Funeral services for George Atkinson of Shadagee Road Saco were conducted this morning at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco Rev Paul K Weimer pastor of First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Saco officiating with interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco

George Atkinson Shadagee Road Saco Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Paul Kk. Weimer First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Laurel Hill Cemetery

Chief Foran to Receive Legion Award in Saco Event

Chief Robert Foran of the Saco Police will be honored with the American Legion Award of Merit at a law enforcement night in his name. U S Rep Peter Kyros will lead the program, with remarks on anti crime legislation. The event starts at 8 p.m. at Owen-Davis Post 74 and includes a buffet and dance.

American Legion Award of Merit Saco Robert Foran Chief Foran First District Peter N. Kyros Kyros Robert Crabbe Legion U.S Gerry Nutting Owen-Davis Robert Janelle Robert Eaton Chaplin

Five Elks Initiate Five New Members in Saco Lodge

Five candidates were initiated during a special meeting of the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks at the lodge on Portland Road in Saco. The new members are Richard B. Garrett Kenneth L. Fisher Donald H. Paquette Richard H. Smith and Joseph C. Souza A buffet lunch followed the ceremonies.

Maine Outlaws Bullfighting Under New Law

Gov. Curtis signed the act making bullfighting illegal in Maine, barring the Latin-American sport unless a new law changes this. Humane agents supported the ordinance to curb potential spread of the practice into the state.

Augusta Maine Curtis

Two Hospitals To Increase Charges In Maine

Knox County General Hospital and Camden Community Hospital announce rate hikes effective April 1. Camden increases private from 30 to 33, semi private from 24 to 28, three bed ward from 22 to 25, pediatrics from 16 to 18. Rockland hospital raises private from 24 to 29.50 34.50, semi private from 23 to 28.50, wards from 19 to 24.50, pediatrics participation noted.

Rockland Knox County General Hospital Camden Community Hospital Camden Rockland Hospital

Speaker For Guest Day In Kennebunk Church

Kennebunk Christ Church Women's Fellowship announces Annual Guest Day Spring Tea on April 6 at 1 30 with Rev Mildred B Palmer of Wellesley Mass Baptist Church as speaker She has spoken in 34 states Canada and Venezuela This is her third Kennebunk engagement and she leads Laugh and the World Laughs Circle Two will provide refreshments supervised by Mrs John Lindsey

Kennebunk Christ ‘Church Women’s Fellowship Mildred B. Palmer Wellesley Mass Baptist Church Canada Venezuela Japan International Christian University Palmer American Baptist Convention

Soviet Leader’s Daughter Granted Visitor Visa to U.S.

The State Department says Svetlana Stalin received a visitor’s type visa, typically for short-term visits, with possible extension if she chooses to stay in America. The note mentions Nobusuke Kishi, a former Japanese official, in context.

State Department U.S Svetlana Stalin Soviet Union United States America Nobusuke Kishi Japa

Local Personal News and School Honors Across Biddeford Saco

Ronald Picard of Boom Road Saco is a surgical patient at Mercy Hospital in Portland. Others listed include Rita Bineau at Webber Hospital Biddeford for surgery and Stella Viahakos at Webber Biddeford as a medical patient. Jacques Brunelle at Assumption Preparatory Worcester named to second honor roll. Dr and Mrs Corriereau attended the New England Council of Optometrists congress in Boston. Robert Lefebvre of Biddeford left for Fort Devens after leave. he returns from Cu Chi Vietnam duty.

Ronald Picard Boom Road Saco Mercy Hospital Portland Albert Caron Storer St Notre Dame Hospital Rita Bineau Washington St Biddeford Webber Hospital Stella Viahakos High St Ruth T. Payne Prince Edward Island Canada Franklin County Memorial Hospital Jacques Brunelle Arthur E. Brunelle South St Assumption Preparatory School Worcester Mass Arthur L. Corriveau Ferry Rd Lefebvre Cu Chi Vietnam

Saco Rebekah Lodge To Hold Meeting Tomorrow

The annual role call of members will be observed at the Saco Rebekah Lodge meeting at 7 30 p.m. tomorrow in Odd Fellows Hall Saco. Refreshments will be served.

Saco Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Saco

Easter church activities and services in Biddeford area

Prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday at Full Gospel church Wells RouteA off Route 109 Easter Sunday church school cancelled at Biddeford United Church of Christ Crib Class 1030 supervised by Mrs Jeanette Halasz sunrise service 545 a m Ocean Park sponsored by Youth Division of Biddeford Saco Council of Churches Rev Robert Cecke speaker Men's Club supper meeting 630 p m Monday Biddeford United Church of Christ Circle E women serve the meal

Full Gospel Church Routea Route 109 Wells United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford Jeannette Halasz Biddeford-Sace The Circle E Women's Fellowship

Biddeford Teachers Study Bills to Boost Education Funding

Biddeford Teachers Association president Joseph A. Carrier says all education committee bills will be scrutinized. The group aims to be a leading, vocal force in Maine education, backing a bill to raise per student spending from 255 to 320 dollars and projecting a $59,000 yearly benefit for Biddeford.

Committee On Education Joseph A. Carrier Biddeford ‘Teachers’ Association Carrier BTA Biddeford Teachers’ Association Maine Augusta Leity Biddeford Spencer Trask Cumberland York

Warfront Report Shows 18 Ground Operations in Vietnam

The allied effort remains steady as 18 ground operations are in progress in South Vietnam with U.S., South Korean and Australian troops. US Marines report heavy fighting in the north with 92 North Vietnamese killed, three Marines dead and 11 wounded. Viet Cong rely on long range mortars in the central highlands and delta rice lands. Elsewhere the Japanese prime minister notes broad support for extending the security pact with the United States beyond 1970.

Hanoi South Vietnam U.S Highlands

Weather and ski conditions across Maine resorts

Fair tonight with clearing east and colder temperatures in the teens to around 20. Saturday looks fair and warmer. Ski Maine notes Mt Abram excellent with 15-20 inches packed powder, Enchanted 20-40 light powder, Saddleback 27-52 packed powder, Squaw 30-40 good to excellent, Sugarloaf 8-50 packed powder, Sunday River 10-30 packed powder, Pleasant 10-30 powder, Big A 6-28 base, granulated and packed powder across several resorts.

Portland Ski Maine Association Big A Mt. Abram Enchanted Mt Pleasant Mt Saddleback Squaw Mt Sunday River

Weather outlook for northern New England to Rhode Island

The five day forecast calls for near normal temperatures in northern areas and below normal in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Highs in the 30s to low 40s, lows mostly 25 to 30 in the north and near 30 in the south. Warmer in the west Saturday and Sunday, cooler Monday. precipitation 0.2 to 0.6 inches water content with occasional snow in the region including Maine New Hampshire Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island Maine New Hampshire

Roosevelts Birthday Award Goes To Johnson In New York

President Johnson receives the first annual Franklin D Roosevelt Birthday Memorial Award for keeping alive the ideals of Franklin Roosevelt. Ambassador Harriman accepts the honor on his behalf at a New York Hilton dinner.

Associated Press New York Johnson Franklin D. Roosevelt New York Hilton Roosevelt National Foundation March of Dimes W. Averell Harriman Lyndon Johnson Franklin Roosevelt

Notable Names Mentioned in Local Notice

A list of individuals appears in a local notice or roster segment. Names include Albert Ideau Steven Cantara Steve Shea George Garnache Guy Brochu Howard Wemyss John Verrier Deidre Berry Cynthia Pouravelis Patricia Banker Kathy Kiklis Roger Bil odeau Karen Brooks Terry.

Ideau Albert George Steven Cantara Steve Shea George Garnache Guy Brochu Howard Wemyss John Verrier Deidre Berry Cynthia Pouravelis Patricia Banker Kathy Kiklis Roger Bilodeau Karen Brooks Terry

Windham Man Held On Rape Charge In May 1966 Case

Larry D. Cobb Sr. of Windham was bound over on 1500 bail after probable cause found in 10th District Court in Saco for a rape allegedly occurring in May 1966 at Old Orchard Beach. The report also lists multiple local traffic and misdemeanor convictions from the session, with fines and penalties detailed for numerous residents.

Larry D. Cobb Sr Windham 10Th District Court Saco Cobb Old Orchard Beach Alfred R. Tourigny High St Biddeford Norman E. Pothier Scammon St Lee P. Desrochers Portland Road Ann E. Temm Arundel Ted Henderson Lincoln St Gerald J. Boutin, Jr Grant St Joseph D. Gaudette Eugene O. N. Turnbull South Portland Donald P. Bishop Fort Fairfield Walter E. Corey Augusta Allan R. Andrews Portland Anna M. Tobey North Berwick James George Wiley Chico Calif Roger J. Roy Mt. Pleasant St Donald L. Ellsmore Laurier R. Paquette Pierson’s Lane Angelo Balsamo Evanthia Drive Graham Small Vernon E. Hubbard Wells James M. Horne Ashland Mass John E. Mackin Millinocket Leona A. Burba Stoughton Gary F. Chisholm Clement Fortin Main St Edward P. Scheetz Hulmerville Erik K. Sanders Yarmouth Jeffrey S. Austin Beverly Robert J. Girouard Sanford Norman R. McKenney Beach St William J. Robichaud Rumford Carl J. Nicholas Groton Conn Robert R. Boisvert Marshall Ave Walter A. Marin Jenkins Road Walter D. Brooks Cumberland Bobby W. Cook

Portland bankruptcy listing for Robert E. White

Bankruptcy Court records in Portland show Robert E. White of Old Orchard Beach listed with liabilities at 1 373 dollars and assets totaling 310 dollars with 150 dollars exempt.

Portland Robert E. White Old Orchard Beach

City Council Deliberates Building Code and Development Plans

City Solicitor Marcel Viger says building code enforcement may be limited without an appeals board but council may act under nuisance or dangerous building ordinances. Curro gets until April 3 for engineer opinion on brick structure. a compaction test will assess brick adhesive. Council also approves Colonial Realty Corp subdivision off May Street and hydrant installation on a 5 4 vote. second reading postponed. A list of names follows.

Marcel Viger Board of Appeals Viger Curro Colonial Realty Corp May Street

Armstrong says astronauts will study more during Apollo delay

Astronauts including Neil Armstrong say the delay in Apollo work lets them catch up on studies they lacked before the Apollo 1 fire. NASA dissolves Apollo 2 and 3 crews as investigations wrap up and a flight schedule remains uncertain into next year.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Armstrong Air Force David R. Scott NASA James A. MecDivitt Russell L. Schweickart Frank Borman William A. Anders Michael Collins

Markets Close For Good Friday With Few Open Exchanges

On Good Friday most U S markets and exchanges shut down while some sectors stayed open. The New York and American stock exchanges along with major commodity markets in the U S Canada and Britain closed. Chicago Livestock Exchange was the only major market operating in the United States. Banks and stores stayed open in New York City though some banks closed in other parts of the nation.

New York United States Canada Britain Chicago Livestock Exchange New York City

Changes In Draft Law Draw Heavy Opposition

Americans writing their congressmen about the draft oppose Johnsons plan to induct 19 year olds first by lottery. The opposition centers on ending college deferments and keeping student exemptions with mothers and fathers voicing concern. The AP survey notes strong support for college deferments and that opposition is broad across parents, while some military men back younger draftees.

Washington Johnson Associated Press Congress Idea L. Mendel Rivers Ds.c House Armed Services Committee

Nominating State Appointed By Beach PTA

Old Orchard Beach PTA meets at Jameson School with president Mrs. George Freeman Jr. presiding. A second reading of bylaws approved for State PTA review. Nomination committee named: Mrs. Archie Draggins chair, with Mrs. Florence Clark and Mrs. Anthony Eramo. New slate due April 13. Bernard C. Forbush outlines budget and Federal School financing. target completion Jan 1 1968. Refreshments served under chairs Mrs. LaChance, Drogeitis and Pettengill.

Old Orchard Beach Parent Teacher Association Jameson School George Freeman Jr State P.T.A Archie Draggins Florence Clark Anthony Eramo Bernard C. Forbush Arthur LaChance Archie Drogeitis Eunice Pettengill

Florence Benson Heads to Waterbury Visit

Mrs. Florence Benson left for Waterbury Connecticut to visit friends over the weekend.

Florence Benson Waterbury, Conn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marion Collins Mrs Grace Berry Lillian Chadbourne Dennett & Craig Main Street Dial Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Daisy B. Weeman Pearl Beatrice Elsie Doris Marion Christine Marshall Foran Elks Crus Nese High Low A.M. P Minneapolis Minn Jennie Bauman Finland J.H. Bacon Bauman Helsinki Miami Fla John Gadsby Gadsby Milwaukee Wis John Goodwin Goodwin Joseph Auger Auger Bankruptcy Court St. An Dre’s Beach Pta Orchard Beach Volkswagen King’s Motors Rte Five Points Biddefora Ida Welch Colonial Beauty Lounge
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