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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1968

Page

2

Biddeford Residents Listed As Medical Patients

Mrs. Ernestine Wilson of Stone Street Biddeford is a patient at Notre Dame Hospital Emile Poirer at 15 Wilson Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs Walter C Scott of Hills Beach Biddeford is a patient at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester New Hampshire.

Ernestine Wilson Stone Street Biddeford Notre Dame Hos Emile Poirer Wilson St Webber Hospital Walter C. Scott Hills Beach Frisbie Memorial Hospital Rochester N.H

Portland Weather Outlook: Increasing Clouds and Light Snow Possible

The forecast calls for increasing cloudiness and cooler temps with a chance of light snow in the far north and a few showers in the central area tonight. Lows in the 30s north and 40s south, then Wednesday brings more clouds and scattered showers in the central and north, easing by early afternoon with partial clearing west and a slightly warmer day.

Portland

Deaths Mrs. Isabelle Vanasse 64 of Saco

Mrs Isabelle Vanasse 64 of 6 Locker St Saco dies at her daughter's home following a long illness She was born in Biddeford Nov 18 1903 daughter of William R and Emelia Ben son A Biddeford High School graduate and 33 year employee and manager at the Unity Shop Saco Funeral from Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Friday at 8 am Emond Funeral Home Biddeford open for calling tonight 7-10 and tomorrow 2-4 7-9 pm

Isabelle Vanasse Locker St Saco Madeleine LaBrecque Prospect St Biddeford William R Emelia Baillargeon Benson Biddeford High School Lnity Van

Mrs Martha Dube Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Martha Dube 70 of 54 Bacon St Biddeford died after a long illness in a Biddeford hospital. Born July 20 1897 in Biddeford she was a communicant of St Andre's Church. Survived by brother Timothy County of Lewiston and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St Andre's Church at 9 am Thursday interment in St Mary's Cemetery Biddeford with visiting hours tonight and tomorrow.

Martha Dube Bacon St Biddeford William County St Andre’s Church Armand Dube Timothy County Lewiston St. Andre's Church St. Mary’s Cemetery Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Czechs Move Toward Democratic Reforms and Church-State Talks

The committee outlines sweeping legal and administrative changes as democratization proceeds. On Monday many old-line Communists quit party and government posts while moves advance toward church-state relations. Bishop Frantisek Tomasek backs the Dubcek government and urges full religious freedom as calls grow to end censorship and exonerate Stalinist purge victims.

Mittee Imores Ishop Frantisek Tomasek Dubcek

Inflation Driven by Salary Erosion and Rising Prices

The statement argues that inflation results when purchasing power is reduced by wage stagnation or cuts while prices for goods and services rise, effectively squeezing households. It frames inflation as a consequence of real income decline and price inflation occurring together.

Funeral services for Mrs Anna Brault Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs Anna Brault of Oak Street Biddeford will be held at 10 am Wednesday a requiem high mass at St Andre's Church Interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Friends may call at the Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm

Anna Brault Oak Street Biddeford St. Andre’s Church Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Bolduc Alfred St

Union Seeks Wage Hike At Sanford Firm

Negotiations have begun between T.W.U.A. Local 1718 and Eastern Plastics Corp of Sanford over a wage increase. The current contract, expiring April 15, 1969, includes a wage reopening on that date. Union leaders include Alexander Anastasoff and Leo Bedard, with committee members Wallace Campbell and others. A session is set for April 4 to review the union proposal.

T.W.U.A Eastern Plastics Corp Sanford Alexander Anastasoff Francis Congdon Louis Boivin Biddeford-Saco Joint Board Aflcio CLC Leo P. Bedard Wallace Campbell Richard McCormack Gertrude Tumblin Ralph Boudreau Jeanne Thompson

New England Cosa Nostra Shake-Up Seen

A paper by Atty. Gen. staff predicts an internal shake-up in Greater Boston’s Cosa Nostra with a younger leader poised to gain power. Rogovin and Higgins say the New England family may expand its hold while resisting heroin trafficking. the paper will be presented at Tufts on April 2-3.

Attorney General George V. Higgins Department Organized Crime New England Cosa Nostra Rogovin Higgins United States

Rep Kyros to Address Local 500 Club Reception

U S Rep Peter N Kyros a Democrat from Maine s First District will be guest of honor at a 500 Club reception in Biddeford The event organized by York County 500 Club leaders includes informal talks on national and state concerns Club members contribute 50 annually to support state Democratic headquarters and are invited to a June banquet and regional meetings Gov Kenneth M Curtis chairs the statewide drive to double 500 Club membership with the current count over 500.

U. S Peter N. Kyros First District Maine Maine Democratic Party Biddeford Richard Dutremble York County Cochairman Wonderbar Washington Street York County Kenneth M. Curtis

Claims Listed At Employment Office

The Biddeford Maine Employment Security Commission office reports 362 claims filed last week versus 368 the prior week. A year earlier the figures were 569 and 586, per Manager Francis Coughlin.

Biddeford Maine Employment Security Commission Francis Coughlin

North Vietnamese push aims to ease pressure on Saigon

Forces in the northern provinces around Saigon seek to reduce Viet Cong pressure on the capital and regain initiative for the government in a broader strategic move.

Saigon

Meeting Cancellations And Rescheduled Local Club Gatherings

The St Louis Women's Association meeting planned for tomorrow is canceled and rescheduled for Wednesday April 3 at 7 30 p.m. at St Louis High School. Unity Social Club meets tomorrow at 8 p.m. at Mrs Hazel Emmons home in Middle Street Saco. Council Chagnon meets tomorrow at 8 p.m. at club rooms Adams Street Biddeford.

St. Louis Women's Association St. Louis High School Unity Social Club Hazel Emmons Middle Street Saco Council Chagnon Union St. Jean Baptiste Adams Street Biddeford

Church Choir Rehearsals and Prayer Meetings Noted in Biddeford

Unit ed Church of Christ programs include Junior choir at 6 15 p m and Senior choir at 7 p m each Wednesday. A public prayer meeting is held weekly at Advent Christian Church Hill and Chapel Streets. A Wednesday prayer service and Bible study occur at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach at 7 30 p m.

Albany Albuquerque Atlanta Bismarck Boise Boston Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Denver Des Moines Detroit Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Jacksonville Juneau Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee St.p New Orleans New York Okla City Salvation Army United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford Advent Christian Church Hill and Chapel Streets Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Route 25 Kennebunk Lower Village Village Baptist Church Kennebunkport

Midweek Services Across Local Churches

A series of Wednesday services and rehearsals are scheduled at Lyman Baptist Goodwins Mills Kennebunk Kennebunkport and Ogunquit churches. Activities include choir rehearsals prayer meetings Bible studies and reading rooms with times ranging from 6 30 to 7 45 p m and open hours Thursday afternoon.

Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Goodwins Mills Methodist Church Lyman

Deadline Set In Saco For Listing Property

The Saco Tax Assessor's Office announced a April 6 deadline to file lists of personal and real property. Missing the deadline would bar an appeal to the county commissioners on tax grievances. Filing papers are available at City Hall assessor's office.

Saco Tax Assessor City Hall

Don Quixote Film Night At St. Francis College

The French Club of St Francis College will show Don Quixote tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the college cafeteria. John Grennon says the free public screening, directed by G W Pabst and based on Miguel de Cervantes novel, portrays the knight’s battle against injustice and folly.

St. Francis College Don Quixote John Grennon South Hadley Falls Mass G. W. Pabst Miguel de Cervantes Caballero

Vogler Engagement Set for Rita Mae Vogler and Edward Wagstaff

Mr and Mrs Alfred L Vogler of 58 Wellington Road Portland announce the engagement of their daughter Rita Mae to Edward B Wagstaff son of Mr and Mrs James B Wagstaff of Murrysville PA Rita Mae is a graduate of Old Orchard Beach High School and a sophomore at Carnegie Mellon University majoring in social studies and Sigma Kappa She fianc is a 1967 Carnegie Tech grad in electrical engineering now pursuing a Master’s in Camper Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania and Theta Xi He and Rita Mae have not set a wedding date.

Alfred L. Vogler Wellington Road Portland Rita Mae Edward B. Wagstaff James B. Wagstaff Murrysville Miss Vogler Old Orchard Beach High School Carnegie-Mellon University Pittsburgh Sigma Kappa Sorority Carnege Institute of Technology Camper Sciences University of Pennsylvania Theta Xi Fraternity

Local Priest to Speak at Saco Church During Lent Series

Rev. Lawrence G. DeBlois of St. Mary's Biddeford will preach The Roman Catholic Church in an Ecumenical Age at Trinity Episcopal Church Saco tomorrow at 7 30 p m Evensong sermon and social hour follow. Refreshments by Mrs Ronald Boutet and Mrs Janet Nichols. Open to the public.

Trinity Episcopal Church Saco Lawrence G. DeBlois St. Mary’s Church Biddeford Father DeBlois Winthrop St. Joseph's Parish Gardiner Cleveland Street Ronald Boutet Janet Nicholas Gerald FE. Burtt

Saco Girl Scouts Plan May Camping Trip

Members of Saco Girl Scout Troop 19 met at School Street Methodist Church. They painted moulded Indians and counters for the Saco Valley Association for Retarded Children, signed badges, played games, and discussed learning camping skills for the May trip. Leaders present were Mrs. Lillian Husser and Mrs. Mary Dawn.

Saco Girl Scout Troop School Street Methodist Saco Saco Valley Association Janice Boucher Angela Coito Eleanor Coney Bertha Dawn Mary Dawn Pamela Emerson Joyce Haley Debra Ketchum Linda Ketchum Linda Lonsdale Patricia Loring Susan Mazeiko Debra MacLeod Catherine Morrison Colleen Nannery Diane Nolette Denise Rondeau Madine Smart Jane Trask Lillian Husser

Land Clearing for South Portland Mall Site Begins

Land clearing for a new 250 acre South Portland shopping center will start immediately. Developers said a 200000 square foot Jordan Marsh Co Boston department store building will begin about April 15 with mall work to follow in the fall at Payne and Gorham roads off Exit 7 Maine Turnpike.

South Portland Jordan Marsh Co Boston Payne and Gorham Roads Maine Turnpike

Local Students Dominate Regional Science Fair

Biddeford High School students captured four first prizes at the Southern Maine Regional Science Fair and Congress for Cumberland and York Counties held at Marshwood High School. Winners include Raymond Wynne for Volumetric Analysis of Toothpaste in chemistry, and Roger Dube for An Analysis of Quasar 3 C 191 in physics talks.

Eliot Biddeford Maine Congress Cumberland York Marshwood High School State Principals Association Raymond Wynne Roger Dube Barry Noble Roger Bildoeau Doris Gendron St. Louis High School Lanny Whitten Patricia Grondin James Evans Michael Remillard St. Louis Leo Lessard

Years Have Been Kind To Cole Porter's Songs On TV

AP writer Cynthia Lowry notes the 90 minute Kiss Me Kate adaptation aired on ABC Monday night with Goulet in swashbuckling style. Cast includes Carol Lawrence Jessica Walter and Michael Callan. critics cite uneven pacing scarce dance numbers and strong songs though overall wit endures. The piece also previews the Tony awards broadcast and other musical offerings.

New York Kate Cole Porter Associated Press ABC Robert Goulet van Dyke Carol Lawrence Michael Callan Jessica Walter Miss Lawrence Callan Miss Walter Marty Ingels Jules Munshin Russell Nye Goulet

Viet Cong attack near Saigon as allied forces strike capital area

Vietnamese battles rage near Saigon with claims of 243 enemy casualties. U S leaders oppose war policy changes surrendering countryside. New Jersey sails for Viet Nam duty. Treasury official warns against guns and butter policy mix. Kennedy campaigns from bus to LA reception as GOP rival coalition forms. Johnson garners labor support. France voices call for a gold backed world monetary system with EC nations. Panama guards urge Robles supporters to withdraw from palace. Polish regime purges seven intellectuals after protests. Thailand studies anti American attitudes. Religious leaders see unity among Christians growing.

Saigon U.S. Army Marine Corps South Vietnam New Jersey Philadelphia Vietnam USS Treasury Congress United States France Panama National Guard Marco Robles Thailand National Research Council

Student Demands Win as Warsaw Paper Concedes Flaws

In Warsaw the state controlled Zycie Warszawy published a 15 point student critique of the communist regime and admitted policy errors. It defended keeping plain clothes police on campuses and warned that protests risk crime and espionage, reflecting two weeks of anti government demonstrations.

Warsaw Zycie Warszawy Polytechnic College Poland

Saco Center to Host Saco Police Officials Talk

Saco Adult Center AMVETS Hall hosts tomorrow at 1 p.m. a talk on police duties with Saco Police Chief Robert Foran and Sgt. Earl Jameson answering questions. Center birthday committee will cut noon cakes in March celebrations. hospitality team listed. center funded in part by a city grant.

Saco Adult Center Amvets Hall Spring Street Saco Saco Police Department Robert Foran Earl Jameson Paul Croxford Robert Fenderson Kate Pinelli Martha Johnston Mildred Letellier Catherine Lennox Fenderson Center

Lost Husky Niki in Ocean Park With Reward

Gray and white Siberian Hound named Niki missing in Ocean Park. Woman offers reward for return. Contact 934-4384.

Ocean Park Niki

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