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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1969

Page

2

Deaths in Danvers Mrs Althea L Harlow 64

Mrs Althea L Harlow 64 of 17 East Street Middleton Mass died this morning in a Danvers hospital. Born January 6 1905 in the community she moved from Saco Maine to Middleton 27 years ago and was head housekeeper at Danvers State Hospital. She served as treasurer of the hospital sweet auxiliary and St Luke's Chapel Guild and belonged to Middleton Congregational Church. Surviving is a daughter Barbara Sproull of Middleton. Funeral services at Middleton Congregational Church at 2 p.m. Friday with calling hours at Peterson Funeral Home Danvers tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Danvers Mass Althea L. Harlow East St Middleton Walter B Carrie Levitte Lombard Saco Maine Thornton Academy Danvers State Hospital Weet St. Luke’s Chapel Guild Middleton Congregational Church Barbara Sproull Middleton Congrega Turay Peterson Maple St Harlow Althea L Lombard Peterson Funeral Home Greenlawn Salem St. Luke’s Chapel

Ansel W Dunham Dies in San Diego at 71

Ansel W Dunham 71 a resident of San Diego and former Saco Maine resident died in a local hospital yesterday He worked about four years for Phillips Maine Corp Biddeford Maine He moved to San Diego in 1968 He is survived by his widow Mrs Ermal Dunham of San Diego a son Philip of Fortunes Rocks Biddeford two daughters in this city and another daughter in Jefferson City Mo Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Claremont Funeral Home 4266 Mt Abernathy Ave and burial will take place here

San Diego Calif Ansel W. Dunham Saco Maine Phillips Maine Corp Biddeford Ermal Dunham Philip Fortunes Rocks Jefferson City Claremont Funeral Home Mt. Abernathy Ave

Prudent Pellerin Rites Held At St. Andre’s Church

Prudent Pellerin 70 of 14 Lafayette St Biddeford died in a local hospital after a long illness. Born in Quebec October 1 1898 he lived in Biddeford about 35 years and retired from Saco Lowell Shops. Survived by his widow Delia Roy Pellerin three sons two daughters one brother and several grandchildren. Services to be held from St. Andre's Church Saturday at 9 am with viewing at Emond Funeral Home today and tomorrow.

Prudent Pellerin Lafayette St Quebec Eugenie Bouchard P Ste. A Delia Roy Pellerin William Raymond Paul Pellerin Jeannine Guilmette Dorothy DePaolo Ernest Pellerin Lawrence Mass Yvonne Curran Miami Fla Fra Hull Lowell St. Andre's Church Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford

Prayers at St Ann’s Sodality for Mrs Lemieux

Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Saco will host a 7 30 pm prayer gathering at Cote Funeral Home for Mrs Angeline Lemieux. The event aims to honor her memory and will be led by St Ann’s Sodality members.

St. Ann's Sodality Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco Cote Funeral Home James St Angeline Lemieux

Funeral home listings for Saco Maine figures

Emond's Funeral Home at 244 5511 operated by Frank X Emond and J P Conroy. Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Street Saco Maine 284 5611. P H Grossis Sr Director. Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine coordinate funeral services.

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy Shumway Funeral Service 35 Street Saco P . H. Grossis Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine

U.S. debates F111 future amid Australian decision

The Australian government weighs continuing a $300 million order for 24 F111 aircraft with Prime Minister Gorton saying his choice depends on the Air Force’s plans. The U.S. Navy and Britain have canceled their contracts, while the Air Force weighs how many planes will be used. A broader policy fight over the aircraft’s fate unfolds in Washington.

Associated Press Washington Minis U.S Tseedesy Melvin R. Gorton Gorton Nixon

Nixon remark sparks talk on Paar justice stance

A Mrs Richard M Nixon quote questions a Paar justice on the Supreme Court. A 14 inch metal sphere, said to be part of a Soviet space craft, was handed to Russia in Washington this week under a 1967 treaty for returning space debris.

Richard M. Nixon Paar Washington United States

Alan Shepard Returns to Active Astronaut Status

SPACE CENTER Houston AP Alan B Shepard Jr the first American in space is back on active duty after six years of grounding due to labyrinthitis He is 45 and received a flight status clearance from NASA surgeons eight years after his May 1961 Mercury flight Freedom 7 He remains one of the original seven astronauts named in 1959 with others like Glenn Car and Slayton noted as grounded or inactive in the aftermath of health and spaceflight events

Shepard America Eens Astronaut Office Air Force Col. L. Gordon John Glenn Scott Car Walter M. Schirra Jr Teese Donald K. Slayton

Marine Second Lieutenant Chretien Begins Flight Training

Marine Second Lieutenant Donald R. Chretien, son of Mr and Mrs Albert A Chretien of 124 West St Biddeford Maine, is undergoing flight training with Training Squadron Six at the Naval Air Station Pensacola Florida.

Marine Donald R. Chretien Albert A. Chretien West St Biddeford Maine Naval Airion Pensacola Fla

Community youth programs and services announced

A Royal Rangers and Missionettes service for youths ages 12 to 17 is set for Friday at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle in Old Orchard Beach. Full Gospel Assembly schedules an evangelistic service Friday at 7 30 p m in Biddeford Legion Hall. Pioneer Girls meet Friday at 6 30 p m at Lyman Baptist Church Wins Mills. A Ladies Prayer meeting is planned Friday at 10 m in the parsonage of Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills. Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes for St Monica's Kennebunk start Saturday at 9 30 a m with Grades 6 to 8 meeting Friday after school. Kingdom Hall 107 Saco hosts Witnesses ministry Friday at 7 30 p m followed by Ministry Development Class at 8 35 p m.

Royal Rangers and Missionettes Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Full Gospel Assembly Legion Hall Elm St Biddeford Pioneer Girls Lyman Baptist Church Mills Goodwins Mills Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Monica's Church Kennebunk Kingdom Hall Saco

Portland Weather: Rain and Clouds Tonight

Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain tonight and lows in the 40s. Friday will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers or thundershowers and warmer conditions.

Portland

New England Briefs Sets Crew Shifts. URI Looks at Black Studies

Cmdr. Lloyd M. Bucher of the Pueblo and 43 crew members receive new orders with Lt. Stephen R. Harris moving to a Washington post. Jay C. Grant and C. R. Sterling also reassigned to Washington area stations. URI faculty vote to form a four member committee to study establishing a black studies program with plans to report next October. Francis R. Barrett of Attleboro acquitted in U S District Court of counterfeiting two $20 bills from January 1967.

Washington Lloyd M. Bucher the Pueblo Stephen R. Harris Melrose Mass Bucher Navy Harris Naval Sea Group National Capital C. J. W. Grant Jay Maine Naval Communications Station Washington, D.C C. R. Sterling Stratford, Conn Naval Station Kingston University of Island Robert Weisbord URI Providence Francis R. Barrett Attleboro U.S. District Court Barrett Pawtucket

Oklahoma City Chief Announces, Fails Parking Ticket Found

Maj Wayne Lawson went to City Hall for a City Council announcement declaring him the new chief. After the session, a parking ticket was found on his car. A series of AP briefs followed from Chicago La Puente Pontiac with diverse local items.

Oklahoma City Maj Wayne Lawson Newco

Gold Star Mothers Guests Of American Legion Unit

Gold Star Mothers and members attended a luncheon and meeting at the Elm Honor as a sponsor of the banquet. Officers for 1969-1970 were announced including Rose Soulard as President and Irene Murray as Secretary with 165 paid members reported. Delegates to the Department convention were named along with alternates. new member Mary R. Belanger joined. The program featured card games and a noon box lunch with hospitality provided by pianist Rachel Martel and volunteers.

Blanche Farley Marie Anne Beaudoin Josephine Valliere Marie Rose Henaire Alexee Francoeur Josehine Boissonneault Laurette L'Heureux Olive Croteau Blanche Keithley Tighe-Beaudoin Arlene American Keithley Beatrice Rumppast Florence Lewis Cement Paulineennedy Germaine Lariviere Croteau Annette Collard Bernadette Poissant Berthe Gobeil Joncas Mary R. Belanger Farley L'Heureux Lucienne Trottier Jeannette Boston Gabrielle Wighe-Beaudoin-Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary Elm Street Biddeford

Senior Citizen Groups Guests At Saco Center

More than 90 people attended a talk on diet for older people at the Saco Adult Center in AMVETS Hall Saco. Dr Margaret E Thornbury of the University of Maine discussed protein needs, iron sources and fat intake for seniors. A noon box lunch preceded remarks by program chair Margaret Stevens and welcome from Lester Black. Guests included senior centers from Biddeford Kennebunk Sanford and Inquit. The vitality committee served coffee and the Cape Cod bus tour payment deadline May 28 was announced with Elvira Lord as chair

Saco Amvets Hall Spring Street Margaret E. Thornbury School of Home Economics University of Maine Orono Margaret Stevens Estege Lester Black Saco Group Biddeford Kennebunk Sanford and Inquit Vitality Committee Harriet Fogg Marjorie Bertha Stranck Mary Rollins Watson Lillian Lillian and Mrs. Rose Herbert Hester Hooper Cape Cod Mass Elvira Lord

Biddeford Corps Elects President

The Biddeford Drum and Bugle Corps held a general meeting at the Biddeford fire station and accepted the resignation of president Roland Collard. Robert Roberge was elected as the new president. Beginning next Thursday, marching practice starts and rehearsals extend from 7 to 9 p.m.

Biddeford Drum and Bugle C Roland Collard Robert Roberge

County leaders gather for budgeting session in Biddeford

Attendees included Joseph M. King selectman of Limerick Norman G. Pratt Kezar Falls representative Roland E. Hyman Hollis planning board chairman Edward Harriman Hollis state representative Philip D. Burnham Elmont Nadeau Kenne state representative C. M. Crosby Kennebunk Richard W. Stillings Berwick state representative Mrs Annette Ouellette Biddeford mayor's office Pauline Berry Biddeford city clerk Mayor Leo Lemire Biddeford Armand Fecteau Napoleon L Nad eau Armand Duquette state senator Carl Sheltra Biddeford Richard Sevigny assessor Biddeford John Salsbury M M A Hallowell Walter Hichens Eliot Camille Bedard co.

Joseph M. King Limerick Norman G. Pratt Kezar Falls Roland E. Hyman Edward Arriman Ative Hollis Philip D. Burnham Elmont Ndale Kenne C. M. Crosby Kennebunk Richard W. Stillings Berwick Annette Ouellette Biddeford Pauline C. Berry Leo Lemire Armand Fecteau Napoleon L. Nadeau Armand Duquette Carl F. Sheltra Richard Sevigny John Salsbury M.M.A Hallowell Walter Hichens Eliot Gene Camille Bedard

Vietnamese peace talks feature Le Duc Tho in Paris meeting

In a Paris conference room Le Duc Tho of the North Vietnamese Politburo sits among officials after three months of talks in Hanoi and visits to Beijing and Moscow. The article notes Tho's rare personal appearance and that Lodge did not mention private talks or comment on them.

le Duc Tho Paris Hanoi Peking Moscow Tho Lodge

U.S. warns Hanoi on Vietnam talks pace

Secretary Lodge notes Rogers says no unilateral U.S. withdrawal unless fighting falls and Paris talks progress. He tells Hanoi and Viet Cong peace depends on Hanoi, as Phong speaks amid Saigon consultations and rebuts charges of escalating war.

Tive Nguyen Xuan Phong Lodge William P. Rogers U.S Rogers Paris Vietnam Hanoi Phong Pham Dang Lam Saigon United States

BoisvertEngagement to Walter Greenan Planned for Aug

Miss Sandra E Boisvert of Boston plans an August 16 wedding to Walter J Greenan of Brookline. Her parents, Mr and Mrs Omer Boisvert of Biddeford, announce the engagement. Sandra is a graduate of Biddeford High School and works for New England Tel. Walter is a U S Air Force veteran who graduated from Brookline High and attended Bentley College and now works for the Brookline Highway Department.

Sandra E. Boisvert Boston Mass Omer Boisvert Western Ave Biddeford Walter J. Greenan Brookline Charles W. Greenan Miss Boisvert Biddeford High School New England Tel Tel. Co Greenan Brookline High School Bentley College Brookline Highway Department

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