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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1969

Page

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Deaths George Baker 82 Saco resident dies after long illness

George Baker 82 of 5 Jordan St Saco died yesterday afternoon in a local hospital after a long illness. Born in Prince Edward Island on December 30 1886 he was retired from Saco Brick Co and attended Most Holy Trinity Church. He is survived by brother Harry of Warren and two nieces. Funeral from Shumway Funeral Home tomorrow at 2 with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford. Calling hours today 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

George Baker Jordan St Saco Prince Edward Island Canada Jacob and Annie McCain) Baker Saco Brick Co Most Holy Trinity Church Harry Baker Warren Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Woodlawn Biddeford

Cassidy dies after lengthy illness in Gainesville Florida

William H Cassidy 55 of Jackson Fla formerly of Kenne Maine died yesterday afternoon in a Gainesville hospital after a prolonged illness. He was born October 6 1913 in Kennebunk Maine to John D and Mary Blake Cassidy. A Kennel bunk High School graduate and World War II veteran, he was a painter by trade. Surviving are a sister Mrs Arthur Gianvanangeli of Keene NH and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk Maine.

Jackson Fla William H. Cassidy Kenne Maine Gainesville Kennebunk John, D Mary (Blake) Cassidy Kennelbunk High School Arthur Gianvanangeli Keene, N.H Bibber

August Gauvin obituary from Biddeford community notes

August Gauvin aged 68 a Saco resident dies after illness. Retired from Saco Lowell Shops and New England Division Movement Corp in Saco where he served 43 years in transportation. Born in St Pacome Quebec he was son of Demitrius and Marie Gauvin. Survived by widow Irene Larochelle Gauvin a daughter Constance Townsend two sisters and four grandchildren. Funeral at St Joseph's Biddeford Wednesday 8 am with viewing at Bolduc Funeral Home tonight and tomorrow.

August Gauvin Saco Henry Constance) Townsend Evelyn Berube Yvonne Roberts Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Bolduc Funeral Home Alfred St

Scout Troop 308 Banquet Honors Lady President

Members of the Auxiliary of Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 308, sponsored by St. Joseph's Parish, attended a banquet at The Nautilus Restaurant in Kennebunkport. A gift was presented to Mrs. Ruby Charland, president, by auxiliary members who announced the group will donate an American flag a troop flag and a tent to the troop. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Roland Charland Mr. and Mrs. Leon Lamb Mr. and Mrs. Roland Vaillancourt Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Roux Mr and Mrs. Lucien Loranger Mr and Mrs. John Joncas Mr and Mrs. Ronald Gagnon Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Normand and Mrs. Lucille Croteau.

Kennebunkport Biddeford St. J ‘S Parish Nautilus Ruby Charland Auxiliary Charland Roland Charland Leon Lamb Roland Vaillancourt Maurice Roux Lucien Loranger John Joncas Ronald Gagnon Oscar Normand Lucille Croteau

Sunbeams Meet and Ladies League at Salvation Army

A Sunbeams meeting for girls ages 6 to 10 will be held Tuesday at 3 30 p m in the Salvation Army hall at 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach. The Ladies Home League meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the same hall. A Russian dandelion rubber note references 1931 Soviet usage and 1942 US experiments per Britannica.

the Sunbeams Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Ladies Home League Soviet Union United States Encyclopaedia Britannica

Obituary and funeral home listings for Saco area

Emond's Funeral Home at 254 5511 lists Frank X. Emond and J. P Conroy. Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Ores Street, Saco, 284 5611, names Philip H. Gross Sr. as director.

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

Funeral services honor Hector V. Martin in Biddeford

Funeral services for Hector V. Martin of 56 Bacon Street Biddeford were held at St. Andre’s Church Biddeford with Rev. Roland J. Sirois celebrant. Burial in Notre Dame Section 1 St. Joseph’s Cemetery Biddeford. Bearers from the Last Man’s Club included J. Peloquin Noe Bibeau Francis Simard Alcide Villand Lester Ladderbush Alberic Danis. The flag draped casket was presented to the widow by Tighe-Beaudoin Farley Post members.

Hector V. Martin Bacon St Biddeford St. Andre’s Eet Last Man’s ‘Club A J. Peloquin Noe Bibeau Francis Simard Alcide Villand Lester Ladderbush Alberic Danis Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley Post

Elizabeth H Roscoe Dies in Marblehead at 79

Elizabeth H Roscoe age 79 of Marblehead Mass died May 4. Wife of James M Roscoe of 59 Prospect Street Marblehead. Services set for Tuesday at 1 00 PM at Parker Memorial Lynn invitation extended to relatives and friends. Calling hours today 7 to 9 PM at Parker Memorial.

Roscoe Elizabeth H Marblehead Mass James M. Roscoe Prospect St Parker Memorial Franklin St Lynn

Funeral Rites Held For Eva Fecteau Of Saco

Funeral services for Eva Fecteau of Bay View Road Saco were held Saturday at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco with Rev Joseph Carrier officiating a solemn requiem high mass assisted by Rev Paul Jalbert and Rev Lucien Carrier. Interment followed at St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Father Carrier. pallbearers were Ernest Bedardy Romeo Forest and Philomon Dubreuil.

Eva Fecteau Bay View Road Saco Notre Dame de Lourdes Joseph Carrier Paul Jalbert Lucien Carrier Eva Carrier St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford Ionke Ernest Bedardy Romeo Forest Philomon Dubreuil

Requiem Mass Held for Mrs. Antoinette Fortier Biddeford

A high Mass was celebrated at St. Andre’s Church Biddeford for Mrs. Antoinette Fortier of 72 Bacon Street. Rev. Louis J. Fortier of Augusta led the service with visiting clergy from Montreal and St. Louis. Burial followed at St. Es Cemetery in Biddeford with rites by Fathers Fortier and Ouellette. Bearers included Henri Bourque Josephat Tardif William Bisson Lionel Goulet Neault and Henri il.

St. Andre’s Biddeford Louis J. Fortier Augusta Antoinette Fortier Bacon St Laura Proulx Joseph Fortier S. J Emile Fortier S. J Fortier Joseph Whi

Preserved Ensisheim Meteorite Exhibit Remains

The first meteorite to be preserved is the Ensisheim aerolite which fell in Alsace on November 16, 1492. A single specimen is still displayed in the town hall.

Ensisheim Alsace

Hess Was Hitler's Private Secretary and Dictation Source

Rudolf Hess, once Hitler’s private secretary, helped record much of Mein Kampf by dictation. He was later sentenced to life imprisonment after World War II for war crimes.

Hess Rudolph Hess Hitler

There Are 92 Classifieds in Want Ads

A concise feature note argues the value of classified want ads by highlighting volume and reach. It suggests readers consider using classified space to buy sell and connect with local readers across various categories.

Local Patients and a Parents Weekend Report

Alcide Bolduc of 11 Olympia Ave Old Orchard Beach is a patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs Joseph Ledoux of 16 Irving St Saco is a patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Mrs Frances M Smith of 24 Maple Ave Old Orchard Beach is a surgical patient at Webber. Mrs Kanely C Throumoulos of Graham Street Biddeford attended Parents Weekend at Union College Schenectady NY where her son John Throumoulos is a freshman student.

Alcide Bolduc Olympia Ave Old Orchard Beach Webber Hospital Joseph Ledoux Irving St Saco Notre Dame Hospital Biddeford Frances M. Smith Maple Ave Webber Kanely C. Throumoulos Graham Street Union College Schenectady N. Y John Throumoulos

Portland Weather Forecasted Cool and Frost Likely

Fair and cold conditions with scattered frost overnight. Lows reach the upper 20s to low 30s, and the low to middle 30s further south. Tuesday brings fair skies and cooler temperatures along the coast.

Portland

Biddeford PTA to Hold Final Meeting and Glee Club Concert

The Biddeford Parent Teacher Association will meet tomorrow at 7:30 PM at Biddeford Junior High School. A nominating committee will present a new slate of officers and the Junior High School Glee Club will perform. A guest speaker will discuss scouting and refreshments will be served. Also tomorrow at 7:30 PM King Court Order of Amaranth meets at LO.O.F. Hall for re obligation night and memorial services with rehearsal at 7. The Wordwell Home Board of Managers will hold a 1:30 PM Thursday meeting at 43 Middle Street, Saco. Merton Ira Sta Am of Owen Davis Post American Legion will conduct a meeting at the Post home on Bea Street, Saco. Catholic Women’s Club of Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco will meet tonight at 7:45 PM at Notre Dame School Hall Beach Street Saco. Rev Valmont Gilbert of Joseph’s Church in Biddeford will be guest speaker.

York County St. John's Hall Corner Ain Elm Street Beford Dames Rochambeau Rochambeau Club South Street Biddeford Parent Teacher Association Biddeford Junior High School King Court Order of Amaranth LO. O.F. Hall, Co Wordwell Home Middle St Saco Owen - Davis Post American Legion Post Bea Street Most Holy Trinity Church Jtonight Notre —— School Beach Street San Rev Valmont Gilbert Joseph's Church

Victory Circle Names Mother Of The Year At Biddeford Club

The Victory Circle crowned Mrs Desn ebvre as Mother of the Year at Fremont Club, Biddeford. President Mrs Aurore Pinard and Mrs Juliette Quinn led the event with a donation to Rev Bernand Nicknair for Indian missions. Prizes, slides, games, and music followed with many members in attendance.

Ata Ady Desnebvre Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Aurore Pinard Juliette Quinn Bernand Nicknair Diana Moulin Yvonne Fegey Rotary Juliette Poulin Penayuner Cora Lepron Lea Labarre Adelina Plante Marion Lapel Es Jolie Bellerose Irene Bellefeuille Marie Boutin Quinn Hevey Derilda Garon Eva Desautelle Sadie Hill Belleteuille Georgette Martin Clara Chantigny Eva Couture Lillian Jacoby Moulin Nellie Deprey Anna Forcier

Farley Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in U.S. Army Reserve

Vincent P Farley, formerly of Biddeford, elevated from major to lieutenant colonel at Peal A. Doble USAR Center. He serves as executive officer of the 1st Brigade, 76th Division (TNG), after a long career across active Army National Guard and 304th Regiment commands. He works with Simplex Wire and Cable in Newington and lives in Dover with his wife and three children.

Portsmouth Biddeford United States Army Reserve Peal A. Doble Usar Center Vincent P Farley Peter J. Fai Farley Gren St 1St Brigade BCT 76Th Division TNG Maine Army National Guard Army National Guard Farley At Fort Benning New Hampshire New Hame Army National Guardry 304Th Regiment RCT Hydro Space Division Simplex Wire and Cable Co Newington N.H Back River Road Dover

New England Temperature Notes and City Mentions

A concise list references multiple New England places including Bedford Boston Nantucket New Bedford Pittsfield Provincetown Worcester Providence Hartford New Haven Portland Mount Mansfield and surrounding states Rhode Island New Hampshire and Maine coastal towns. The fragment hints at regional temperature or weather notes tied to these locations without full context.

Massachusetts Bedford Boston Nantucket New Beauford Pittsfield Provincetown Worcester Rhode Island Providence Hartford New Haven New Hampshire Lebanon Portland Mt. Mes

May Festival Brings Area Children To Saco City Hall

The first annual Old Fashioned May Festival was held Saturday at Saco City Hall under Camp Ellis Volunteer Firemen's Auxiliary sponsorship. Winners of the tricycle parade were Ellen Berube Kelly Penney Jennifer Dearborn Scott Stackpole and Diane Beaudoin. The event featured Mayor Armand Mercier as judge, entertainment by Joyce Walker Dancing School pupils and Mother Goose characters, with Mark Norwood and Nancy Pendleton crowned as king and queen.

Saco City Hall Camp Ellis Ellen Berube Kelly Penney Jennifer Dearborn Scott Stackpole Diane Beaudoin Armand Mercier Seward Charlotte Potter Patricia Nadeau Joyce Walker Saco Mother Goose Beth Penna Rita Collard Mary Beth Coulombe Tari Onne Pendleton Robert Lariviere Patty Gagnon Norma Larochelle Judy Gamash Kelley Apes Paul Norwood Reginald Collard David Pendleton Gary Lemay Deborah Morris Tammy Greenier Robin Collard Nery Cate Michael Penna Keith Farrell James Rare Steve Penna Jeff Ote Kenneth Pendleton Fred Pendleton John Libby Sabrina _ Pendleton Dianna Cote Elly Pendleton Annette Coulombe Lucy Dube Sally Cote Barbara Trask Roger Collard Dawn Penney Lynn Sk Billy Morris Sharon Chris Boutet Peter Larochelle Crai Pendleton Michael Laroche Perian Pe Steve Cote Peter

Eye Accent In New Surf Themed Hair Style

The serf hairdo, spreading from abroad, reaches the Atlantic for warm weather. It suits teens seeking eye emphasis with a brushed eye power look. Groom brows lightly with brow powder, lighteners if needed, and keep them subtle as the style blooms.

Atlantic

KHS Students Are Fellowship Guests

Kennebunk reports from the Women’s Fellowship of Christ Church meeting. President Mrs Wesley Gordon re elected. officers elected include vice president Mrs John Durgin secretary Mrs Lincoln Good and treasurer Mrs Dorothy Harrison. Speakers included Miss Bennie Blue Raynes Miss Nancy Smith Miss Cathy Monahan and Mrs Carl Young Jr and a summer Sea Fair planned for Aug 6.

Kennebunk Women's Fellowship of Christ Church Wesley Gordon Lincoln Good John Durgin Dorothy Harrison Bennie Blue Raynes Kennebunk High School Nancy Smith Cathy Monahan KHS Carl Young Jr Aris Drcen Circle 4 Women's Fellowship

Coming Events Announced In Kennebunk

Kennebunk area listings from the Chamber of Commerce May events include Mothers' Club meeting May 7 at Lower Village Civic Center and 8 p m Kennebunkport Health Council at Town Hall Health Office May 7. May 8 50 Plus Club 1 to 4 p m at Channel Woman's Club Fletcher Street open to public May 8 Christ Church annual meeting 8 p m and Surfside 8s Square Dance Club workshop 8 to 10:30 p m Golf Brook Lodge Arundel Cal Main May 8 Yankee Belle Chorus rehearsal 7:45 p m Olympian Club Kennebunkport May 9 teenage dance Kennebunk Youth Center 7:30 to 11 p m May 9 intermediate workshop Golf Brook Lodge Arundel 8 to 10:30 p m Cal Main May 10 Republican Town Committee buffet dinner Sea Spray Hotel Kennebunk Beach 7 p m.

Kennebunk Kennebunk - Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce Mothers’ Club Lower Village Kennebunkport Health Council Town Hall Ehannel Woman's Club Fletcher Street Christ Church Surfside 8'S Square Golf Brook Ledge Sinnott Road Arundel Cal Main Yankee Belle Chorus Olympian Club Kennebunkport Kennebunk Youth Center Golf Brook Lodge Surfside 8'S Square Dance Club Cal’ Main Kennebunk Republican Town Committee Sea Spray Hotel Kennebunk Beach

Biddeford Couple Feted On Anniversary

A Biddeford pair, Mr. and Mrs. Henri Neault, were honored at a surprise dinner at Shawmut Inn for their 35th wedding anniversary. Married May 28 1934 at St Andre's Church Biddeford the couple hosted an open house at their home with many family members from Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Palmer and Taftville Conn attending.

Kennebunkport Shawmut Inn Henri Neault Cadorette Ave Biddeford St. Andre's Church Arthur Decary Neault Anna Gobeil Donald Neault Oe Blea Normand Richard Marte Rita Bedard Saco David Whelan Carolyn Whelan Old Orchard Beach Clearance Michaud George Santos Bertha Sansoucy Palmer, Mass Edward Neault Roger Neault Taftville Gerard Charette Lawrence Grant Arthur Lambert Eugene Brunelle Ludger Picher Raymond Gerard Ric Arthur Neault Alice Thibeault Fernand Gobeil

Biddeford Woman Reported Missing

Biddeford policeseek help locating Mrs. Oiling s Duranceau 22 of 1 Emery St Biddeford missing since April 20. Her mother Mrs James Levine said she left home the night of the 20th. Anyone who knows her whereabouts is asked to contact the Biddeford police.

Oiling Duranceau Emery St Bidde James Levine Ranceau Biddeford

New Building Dedicated In Kennebunk

Dedication ceremonies in Kennebunk honored Col. Harry A. Mapes as Morningstar Corp unveiled a 45000 square foot wing named for him. Dr Otto Morningstar praised Mapes and cited growth factors behind the plant’s rapid expansion as community officials and local clergy attended the event.

Kennebunk Morningstar Corp Harry A. Mapes Otto Morningstar Kennebunks Morningstar David Walley William J. Kelly St. Monica's Church Donald V. Dulac Malcolm H. Frost Joseph T. Riley Kennebunk - Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce E. Allan Mapes Clifford T. Geiger St. David's Episcopal Church

Saco City Council Will Meet Tonight Budget Hearing

The Saco City Council will hold its regular meeting at 7:30 to hear the first reading of the 1969 budget. It will consider the second reading of an ordinance creating a full time assessor, approve victualer licenses, the annual dog warrant, and open bids for a pickup truck snowblower front end loader and snow plow.

Saco

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