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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1969

Page

2

Deaths in Long Island widow of Kennebunk pastor

Mrs. Mary M. Howse 89 of Kennebunk Maine died in a Long Island nursing home. She was born March 2 1880 in St Johns Newfoundland and was married to Rev J Reid Howse who led the Kennebunk Methodist Church for five years before they retired. Survived by son Vernon J. Howse of Long Island and daughters Mrs John Durrell of Charleston South Carolina and Mrs Donald A. Swan of South Freeport Maine. three grandchildren five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday at 2 pm from Angel Funeral Dane Street Kennebunk with Rev H Travers Smith officiating. Burial in Hope Cemetery Kennebunk.

Long Island N.Y Mary M. Howse Kennebunk Maine J. Reid Howse St. John's Nild William and Priscilla Reid

Memorial service for Hector V Martin by Biddeford Legion

Members of Tighe Beaudoin Farley American Legion Post in Biddeford will meet tomorrow at Emond Funeral Home at 72 Hill Street to conduct a memorial service for Hector V Martin, a 49 year member.

Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley American Legion Post Biddeford Emond Funeral Home Hill St Hector V. Martin

Martin Survivor Omission Noted in Obituary

The obituary for Hector W. Martin of 56 Bacon Street Biddeford notes Ralph Martin of Saco as a survivor missing from the published list. Martin, a World War I veteran, belonged to the Philip Tighe Post American Legion in Biddeford.

Elks to Conduct Ritual for Hector V Martin

Members of the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks will conduct ritualistic services for Hector V. Martin at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford at 7 30 tonight.

Biddeford- Saco

Kennebunk Community Notices and Social Meetings Report

Kennebunk residents note a board meeting and town matters with May dates. James McMahon and Madelyn Marx attend York County Planning Commission in Ired. Robert Derham visits Maine. local property purchase at Sea View site by the Mertyr family. Webhannet Woman's Club luncheon at Fletcher Street clubhouse chaired by Pillsbury program chair. Red Cross Board of Directors meets May 8 at 7:29 p.m. in the chapter rooms with Sidney Crawford presiding.

James McMahon Madelyn Marx Ernest C. Smith Fletcher Wan San Bruno Calif Fred Wright Brian Aap Board of Selectmen York County Reom Nning Commission Ired Alexander B. Brook York County Coast Star Vaughn's Island Robert Derham University of Maine Orono Luther Derham Summer T Robert E. Marer Sr Kennebunk Beach Merrow Sea View Hotel Webhannet Woman's Club Fletcher Street Earl Grames Lloyd Robinson Robert E. Pillsbury Joseph Thompson Cochairman Marion Oates Wilford Sheridan John Maccini Kennebunk American Red Cross Chanter Rooms Main St Sidney C. Crawford

Funeral Notices From Emond and Dennett & Craig In Saco

Funeral home listings for Emond’s Funeral Home and Dennett and Craig in Saco Maine. Names include Frank X Emond J P Conroy Philip H Gross Sr and address 35 Spring Street. Details show contact numbers 284 5611 and 511 for local arrangements.

Emond Frank X J. P Conroy Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco Maine

Funeral Mass for Hector V. Martin at St. Andre’s Church

Hector V. Martin of 56 Bacon Street Biddeford will have a high mass of requiem at 9 A M Monday at St Andre s Church. Calling hours at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford Saturday and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P M.

Card of Thanks to Notre Dame Hospital staff

I express sincere thanks to Dr Fortier the nurses and staff of Notre Dame Hospital for their kind care Also thanks to relatives and friends for cards and visits during my stay Mr Hormidas Jalbert

Dr. Fortier Notre Dame Hospital Mr. Hormidas Jalbert

Funeral Services for Mrs Laudia Thibault Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs Laudia Thibault of 48 Bacon Street Biddeford were held at St Andre Church Biddeford with Rev Maurice Morin officiating at the high mass of requiem. The church choir and organist Mrs Laura Proulx accompanied. Interment followed in St Josephs Cemetery with graveside prayers recited by Father Morin. Bearers were Henri Bourque Donald Lavoie William Bisson George Baiguy Edmond Neault and Henri Gobeil.

Laudia Thibault Bacon St Biddeford St. Andre’s Maurice Morin Laura Proulx St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Morin Henri Bourque Donald Lavoie William Bisson George Baiguy Edmond Neault Henri Gobeil

Spring Services Begin at Ocean Park Grove Hall

Ocean Park opens a tenweek spring series of interdenominational worship on Sundays at 10 30 am in Porter Memorial Hall Grove led by Rev Dorothy M Johnston Society president and Porter Hall preacher since 1957 with Happiness Is as sermon theme Music directed by Mrs Ruby L Brown Organist on electric console The series runs through June 15 resumes Sept 7 and ends Oct 12 honoring Mrs Alice G Waterman a longtime Ocean Park resident The arrangement committee is chaired by Alderbert M Jakeman with officers Russell K vice president Marion E Nelson secretary and Lu a [Luo] treasurer Caretaker notes preserved from the OCR text May contain unreadable portions

Ocean Park Porter Memorial Hall The Grove Dorothy M Johnston Porter Hall Ruby L. Brown Gertrude G Alice G. Waterman Colby Ave Ocean Park Association Alderbert M. Jakeman Russell K Marion E. Nelson Lua

Friendship Class Meets At Saco Church

The Friendship Class of the Saco United Baptist Church met in vestry for a business session led by Harold Smith. Treasurer Philip Sanborn reported, and Florence Johnson spoke for the Sunshine Committee. Rev. Gordania offered prayer. Plans for a church banquet on June 7 at Cascade Lodge and a Crazy Day Fair on July 19 were discussed. Special guest Elvira Lord recounted Fulbright experiences in Germany and showed color films. Cookies and punch were served.

Saco Harold Smith Elvira Lord of Germany Geraldine Fenderson Philip Sanborn Sylvia McCullough Alesha Curran Esther Cobb Edgar Pellerin

Biddeford Firemen Called For Car Fire

Biddeford firefighters were called to the Maine Turnpike yesterday when a car driven by Mrs. Anna Young of Lowell Massachusetts caught fire. The cause was blamed on careless smoking. Firefighters reported the flame had been extinguished before arrival.

Biddeford Maine Turnpike Anna Young Lowell Mass

Nursery School Pupils Tour Local Candy Plant

Pupils from Lo inen Lane Nursery School of Tasker Street Saco visited the Ed Delorge Rakine Co on Beacon Ave Biddeford yesterday morning. Maurice Bernard sales manager led the tour and showed product operations. The group included school director Mrs Jean nine Beaudoin and Mrs Rachel Roberts.

Lo Inen Lane Tasker Street Saco Delorge Rakine Co Beacon Ave Biddeford Maurice Bernard Coranmn Aqueretare Jeannine Beaudoin Rachel Roberts

Property Sale At Moody Street Saco

The property at 12 Moody St Saco formerly owned by Mr and Mrs Conrad Doucette has been sold to Mr and Mrs Bruce Taylor of Saco for their residence The five room post with attached trees and a large lot was purchased The sale was negotiated through N P Seontral Agency Realtors Main Saco

Moody St Saco Conrad Doucette Bruce Taylor Taylor N. P. Seontral Agency, Realtors Main , Saco

Local residents noted at Webber Hospital and area events

David Cabot of 5 Cedar Ave Old Orchard Beach and William Rossignol of 238 Elm St Biddeford are patients at Webber Hospital. Frank Scammon of 243 North St Saco is a surgical patient. John D Hanning of Fort Worth Texas visiting his mother Mrs Edmund G Haning 48 Storer St Saco. Haning was called to Saco by his father’s death on April 28. Mrs Jeannine Beaudoin director of Lollipop Lane Nursery School Tasker Street Saco and Mrs Rachel Roberts attended a seminar on findings in early childhood education at the Holiday Inn Augusta today.

David Cabot Cedar Ave Old Orchard Beach Webber Hospital William Rossignol Elm St Biddeford Frank Scammon North St Saco John D. Hanning Fort Worth Texas Edmund G. Haning Storer St Hanning Jeannine Beaudoin Lollipop Lane Tasker Street Rachel Roberts Holiday Inn Augusta

EIS Members Meeting at Fremont Hall Biddeford

Members of Our Lady of Victory Circle will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2 at Fremont Hall on Alfred Street in Biddeford.

Our Lady of Victory Circle Fremont Hall Alfred Street Biddeford

St Ignatius homer ends it for Gulls in win

Old Orchard Beach High led 5 5 late in the fourth before Don L Heureaux hit a three run homer to push St Ignatius High ahead. The Spartans added a cushion in the sixth to seal a 8 5 victory over the Seagulls.

St. Ignatius Homer Old Orchard Beach Don L’heureaux St. Ignatius High Old Orchard Beach High Seagulls Spartans

Sunday religious services across Maine coast towns

Readable notices list youth groups and church services at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Kennebunkport University, and area centers. Events include Sunday evening youth gatherings at 615 pm followed by evangelistic services, along with weekly School of Religion classes and senior youth meetings at churches in Kennebunk, Wells Beach, and Kennebunkport.

Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Christ's Ambassadors The Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Kennebunk

Biddeford Is Home For Six New Americans

Six Biddeford residents became United States citizens in a naturalization session at the Federal District Court in Portland. The group included Marcel Beaulieu Jean Dube Paul Dube Jacques Dube and Bertrand Dube who studied under Joseph Plamondon the Bford High School teacher as part of the Adult Basic Education program. They prepared by visiting Plamondon at home to meet English speaking and citizenship knowledge requirements.

Biddeford United Federal District Court Plamondon Trustees of Fish and Write

Weather Outlook for Portland Showers and Cooler Night

Portland sees scattered showers or thunder showers and mainly cloudy skies with a drop in temperatures tonight. Lows fall to the middle 30s to low 40s, increasing north to south, then Sunday turns partly cloudy and cooler than today.

Portland

Chupka League Handicap Event Scheduled at 20th Century Lanes

The TWA AFL C Lo Ladies Chupka bowling league holds its annual handicap rolloff at 6 30 tonight at 20th Century Lanes Franklin Street Biddeford with a 30 bowler field. Madeleine Adams of Martini's is tipped to top the field along with cash prizes for top finishers. Final season averages and handicaps for many players are listed.

T.W.A.A A.F.L C.lo la John Chupka M. Adams P. Wood P. Tanguay N. Welch J. Trottier A. Montpas S. Tanguay L. Boudreau S. Fredette B Waters S. Thayer S. Gobeil L. Brunelle Y. Adams G. LePage D. Cote P. Bertrand L. Boutin D. Noel J. Bouthot E. Dryden D. White K. Mullens S. Sullivan P. Cadorette H. Harrington D. Haskell G. Buttons

Layoffs Planned at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

About 200 workers at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard NH face layoffs by late July due to workload imbalance. At Boston Naval Shipyard 70 workers will receive termination notices, though many can transfer to other departments. Portsmouth has no vacancies to absorb laid off staff. notices will be issued within two weeks.

Boston Portsmouth N.H Naval Shipyard Navy First Naval District Boston Naval Shipyard

Trotters and Pacers Official Entrants and Race Lineup

A historic harness meet lists official entries with post time at 7:30 for ten races. The card features Dusty Pat, Texas Way, Goshen Way, Borderview Earl, Yankee Sue, Solicitors Comet, Raising Cane and other horses, paired with drivers such as R. Kent Nobles, F. Cluff, D. Richards, and T. Harris Jr. The event showcases pacing and trotting formats across varied purse levels from 450 to 8500.

Dusty Pat R. Kent Nobles R. Campbell Larry Direct F. Folger H. Knight F. Cluff Glory Wyn R. Gartley Texas Way B. Pike Blue March R. Hafford Haulah Bonnie F. Parker R. Sears Fees Lad L. Hannah Siki Chas Huen C. Smith G. Reed Graith Lanafore B. Smith Doug McQue R. Watson Cunnoys Vic Pace Solicitors Comet T. Harris River Drive A. McAtee Gerry L. Adel Mountain Byrd M. Beckwith Vernon H F. McFarin W. Miller Joe Lebell J. M. Frank T. Harris Tan Guy R. Seymour al Abetes Direct H. Richards D. Mar Shermar Nancy al Smith Dancy F. Smith Udle Abe Adio P. Lovejoy Prims Lad P. Sowers

Friday and Sunday's MLB results with standings

Friday results show Chicago 6 New York 4 and Houston 7 San Francisco Philadelphia 0 7 St Louis 7 Pittsburgh 3 with a Pittsburgh at Montreal game and New York at Chicago slated Friday. Standings list AL East. Baltimore leads with 17 8. Boston 12 10. New York 11 12.

Chicago New York Houston San Francisco Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburgh Montreal Atlanta Los Angeles San Diego Cincinnati Housto W. L. Pet Baltimore Boston Detroit Cleveland Minnesota Oakland Kansas City California Seattle City Californi Washington Clevelan Califor Washingto Newark Phila Phia Los Aive San Fran

Thornton Overcomes Deering in 4-3 Victory

Thornton Academy edged Deering 4 to 3 as Mike Spaulding delivered two runs with a perfect bunt in the sixth inning after Johnny Sherman reached on an error and Greg Searle walked. Deering threatened in the ninth but left the bases loaded as reliever Brian Gerry shut the door.

Thornton Academy Mike Spaulding T.A Deering Spaudling Johnny Sherman Greg Searle al Couture Searle Bill Angis Steve Merrill

Biddeford Woman Fined In Saco Court

Sandra Buzzell of 53 Birch Street Biddeford was fined 15 dollars for assault and battery on Cecile regis at Biddeford on April 19. The fine was levied in Saco District Court on Thursday.

Sandra Buzzell Birch St Biddeford Cecile Regis Saco District Court

Divorce Granted In Superior Court York Couple

A York County case grants Phyllis A. Collins a divorce from Robert L. Collins for cruel and abusive treatment. Mrs. Collins receives custody of three minor children with visitation granted to the defendant. Collins must pay $40 weekly child support and medical bills, $1 yearly alimony, plus $259 in counsel fees.

Alfred York York County Phyllis A. Collins Robert L. Collins

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Mrs Edmund Cashen Saco Church Tote Tour Bakery Ious Eis Unitarian Universalist Church Portland Road South Congregational Church Temple Street Kennebunkport Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Sheltra Tanguay Ak E. Cote Beattie L'Heureux Dumas R. L'Heureux R. Cote High School of Religion High School of John Tucker Martha's St. D Gagnon Roberge Macrua Vourco School Street Methodist Church St Mary's Church Wells Beach Youth Fellowship of the Good Advent Mills United Church of Christ (Congregational Youtr Zellowski Kennevink Landing Free Christ Ian Union Society Sun Lav Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk ‘Methodist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Ogunquit Saco United Baptist Church Women's Fellowship of the United Church of Christ (Congregational Circle B Berthel Stranck Royal Sheltra Coleaders Lexington Church School Church Olan of Unitarchanist Congregational William R. Booth George Love Barbara Van‘derward A.M. P Mire Richard Nadeau Henry Camire Bay Golf Muriel Trotters G& Pacers Cumberland Associated Press Alli Thornton Thornton Spaulding Lane S. Wojcik D Martin Sherman Couture Ramecurt Chard Ab . Farrell Ladd Wing Caron Nutter Davis Stanhope A Freeman Ph . Brushwein Errill Stanhop Angis Rbi Spaulding Wojcik Merrill St. Louis Regional High School St. Joseph's Parish Hall Sister Eileen Paul Barabhe Joan Gauvin Dave Boucher Donna Dubuc Sue Angers Dick Beaupre Danny Murphy Pat McDowell Joe Bernier Leo Lessard Tom Rousselle Ann Marie Tardif Steve St. Amand Jerry Gadbois Carmen Lehoux Mickey Martins Paul Deschambeault Roger Martin Dave Bouffard Saco Court Marine Insurance Jeemwes Rousseau Insurance Agency Biddeford, ME
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