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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1967

Page

2

Deaths Wilfred N Thibeault 64 Biddeford

Wilfred N Thibeault, 64, of 7 Emmons Place Biddeford died at a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born in Lawrence Massachusetts September 23 1902 he lived in Biddeford 55 years and worked at the Saco Lowell Shops as supervisor retired 15 years ago. Survived by widow Anne Pinard Thibeault two daughters Mrs Karl Stevens Mrs Robert Landry and son Richard Thibeault. sister Mrs Duncan Adams of Rochester NH. several nieces and nephews. Funeral at St Joseph Church Monday at 8 30 a m. Friends may call Bartlett's Bolduc Funeral Home today and Sunday 2 4 and 7 10 p m.

Wilfred N. Thibeault Emmons Place Biddeford Lawrence Mass Charles and Malvina Dubois Thibeault St. Andre School Saco Lowell Order of Eagles St. Joseph’s Church Anne Pinard Thibeault Karl Stevens Robert Landry Richard Thibeault Duncan Adams Rochester N.H St. Joseph's Church Bolduc Alfred St

Death of Mrs Mary Wildes of Kennebunkport

Mrs Mary L Wildes 78 of the Wildes District Kennebunkport died last night in a Biddeford hospital. Widow of Henry Wildes born Rutland Vermont June 18 1889 daughter of John Lawless and Mrs Lawless. Survived by two sons two daughters one brother two sisters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral 2 pm Monday Village Baptist Church officiating Interment Arundel Cemetery. Friends may call Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk tomorrow 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

Kennebunkport Mary L. Wildes Wildes Biddeford Henry Wildes Rutland John Lawless Village Baptist Church Martin V Sydney Z. Wildes Mabel Hutchins Ellen E Brown Raymond Lawless Worcester Mass Bertha Bruso Helen Hodgkins Phoenix Ariz Robert T. Wangel Arundel Cemetery Bibber Summer St Kennebunk

Council Members Gather for Binette Funeral in Biddeford

Members of Council Chagnon Union St Jean Baptiste meet at Adams Street Biddeford hall at 7 pm then proceed to Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to pay respects to William Binette a council member.

Council Chagnon Union St. Jean Baptiste Adams Street Biddeford Hall Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford William Binette

Sacred Heart League to honor William Binette at funeral home

Sacred Heart League members of St Andre's Church meet tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to honor the memory of William Binette.

Sacred Heart League St. Andre's Church Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford William Binette Binette William Pool St

Lafayette Court to Pray for William Binette Meeting Tonight

The Lafayette Court of the Catholic Order of Foresters will assemble at 7 p.m. tomorrow to recite prayers for William Binette at St. Biddeford.

Lafayette Court Order of Foresters William Binette Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford

Ritualistic memorial for William Binette set at Emond Funeral Home

The Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks will hold ritualistic memorial services for William Binette at 7 30 p m tomorrow at the Emond Funeral Home located at 72 Hill Street Biddeford.

Biddeford

Prayer gathering for William Binette at Emond Funeral Home

Members of Our Lady of Victory Circle will pray for William Binette at 2 p.m. today at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford 72 Hill St. The note also recalls early Easter cards from England and Hallmark Heritage Collection’s vast historic card archive.

Our Lady of Victory Circle Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford William Binette England Christ Mary Hallmark Historical

Drowning Victim Identified as Royal C Peterson

The body of 59 year old Royal C Peterson was found off Long Avenue Hills Beach and identified by fingerprinting. He had been missing since April 4. Funeral services were held in Kennebunk with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. He was a WWII veteran and former clerk at Austins Hardware Kennebunkport. He is survived by siblings Warren Peterson Evelyn Dickinson and Doris Holemgren and others.

Long Avenue Hills Beach Royal C. Peterson Summer St Kennebunk Biddeford George Friary Adelbert Morin York County Maine Friary Bibber Memorial Chapel Evergreen Cemetery Kennebunk ‘Landing Peterson Lowell Mass Philip T Lillian Olson Peterson Austin Kennebunkport Warren P. Peterson Farmington Evelyn M. Dickinson Doris V. Holemgren Marshfield

Pontiff Visits Portugal Amid War Forecast and Mary Devotion

The article notes Pope Paul VI's 1967 Portugal trip amid debates linking it to Salazar's regime and African policy. It mentions prophetic messages to the Vatican about a coming war, Fatima site prayers for peace, and Sister Lucia's public appearance with Jacinta and Francisco Marto related to the visions.

Vatican Paul Salazar Portugal Mary Jordan Israel India Goa Damoa Diu Ogunquit Church of the Shrine Jacinta Francisco Marto Francisco

Local man earns silver dolphins aboard USS Triton

Arthur Desrochers of Biddeford is a patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Norman P. Morin, USN, son of Mr and Mrs Edgar R. Morin of Biddeford, has earned the right to wear the silver dolphins of a qualified enlisted submariner as a crewmember aboard the nuclear powered attack submarine USS Triton.

Arthur Desrochers Pool St. Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Norman P. Morin USN Edgar R. Morin Adams St Biddeford Triton

Cool conditions with chilly interior valleys Sunday clouds

A cool pattern continues tonight with lows in the 30s and upper 20s in interior valleys. Sunday brings considerable cloudiness but no meaningful change in temperatures.

Delta Alpha Club Meeting And Pocahontas Degree Session

Members of the Delta Alpha Club will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at 1 Maplewood Ave Biddeford home of Mrs Edith Hutchins. A Nee Nah Council Degree of Pocahontas meeting follows at 8 p m at the American Legion Hall School Street.

Delta Alpha Club Edith, Hutchins Maplewood Ave Biddeford Nee-Nah Council Degree of Pocahontas American Legion Hall School Street

Church notes list Sunday and Monday youth and religious classes

Religious groups in Kennebunk Biddeford and Wells organize Sunday meetings Monday classes and youth activities. Churches include Advent Christian Unitarians Universalists St Martha's St Monica's Trinity and others with times from 3 30 pm to 7 pm and ages from 1 through 12.

High School of Religion St. Martha’s Kennebunkport St. Monica’s Kennebunk St. Mary's, Wells Beach St. Martha's Church Kennebunkport Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach

Youth Fellowship and Deacon Meetings Set in Biddeford and Saco

The Junior High and Senior High Youth Fellowships of the Saco United Baptist church are scheduled for Sunday at 6 p.m. and tomorrow respectively. The Biddeford United Church of Christ deacons meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall and the Vacation Bible School committee meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. George D. Love's home.

Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Methodist Youth Fellowship School Street Methodist Church Saco Episcopal Young Christ Church Biddeford Trinity Church Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church United Citiren United Church of Christ (Congregational Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship The Saco United Baptist Church Board of Deacons of the Fellowship Hall Vacation Bible School Committee George D. Love

Palmer Skips New Orleans Open as Knudson Leads

Arnold Palmer declines the $100,000 Greater New Orleans Open while Freckle-faced George Knudson, wearing a Palmer glove, shoots 66 to lead the second round. Jack Nicklaus cards 68 and sits one behind Knudson, with Bob Charles and Johnny Pott tied at 138 after 36 holes at Lakewood Country Club. Knudson says the glove helped him grip after sweating issues.

New Orleans Arnold Palmer George Knudson Big Jack Nicklaus Knudson Nicklaus Lakewood Country Club Bob Charles Johnny Pott Louisiana State Palmer Arnie Houston

Portales votes to end parking meters in downtown

The Portales New Mexico City Council scrapped downtown parking meters after a trial where a two hour limit was enforced with meters covered. Police Chief Lloyd Moore said the two hour rule caused fewer problems than meters and Mayor James Riker noted annual meter revenue of about 10000 dollars was not worth labor and repair costs.

Portales Portales N.M New Mexico City Lloyd Moore James Riker

Car overturns on Alfred Road near Biddeford

Five Sanford area residents escaped serious injury when their car, driven by Gary D. Sullivan, swerved to avoid a crossing dog and rolled after about 180 feet of skid marks. The dog was killed. occupants suffered minor injuries. Vehicle declared a total loss with damages around $800. Passengers included Dorothy McGrath Jeffrey Traver Linda Cote and Armand Morin. Troopers Flowers and Trask investigated.

Sanford Area Alfred Biddeford Gary D. Sullivan Robert St Sanford Jerry Flowers Cape Neddicks Dorothy McGrath Jeffrey Traver Springvale Linda Cote Armand Morin Ormand Trask Saco

Soviets Send Note on Sea of Japan Collisions

In Moscow the Soviet government handed US Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson a note detailing its version of the two collisions between Soviet and American destroyers in the Sea of Japan. US officials said Thompson conveyed concern and that Washington protests had been filed. The State Department said there is no evidence of deliberate intent to worsen ties or link to Vietnam.

Moscow U.S Llewellyn E. Thompson Sea of Japan Thompson Vladimir S. Semenov Washington State Department Robert J. McCloskey Vietnam

Tax cuts eyed as path to future fiscal relief

Congressional estimates show surpluses of 15 billion by 1970 and 44 billion by 1975 under current policies. the speaker argues for allocating a large part of that fiscal dividend to future tax reductions. Industrial leaders warn against consumerism and risky consumer protection bills while outlining defense of business. Meanwhile Britain grants self government to St Kitts Nevis Anguilla and six West Indian colonies in 1967.

Vietnam Fowler Congress Consumer Charles G. Mortimer General Foods, Inc New York America Mortimer Department of Consumer Affairs St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla American Virgin Islands Antigua St. Lucia Dominica Grenada St. Vincent

Stanley Doran Selected For Scholarship

Cadet Stanley Doran of Biddeford High School Air Force ROTC is named the first recipient of the Roger Edward Labonte Outstanding Cadet Scholarship. The award, memory of Lt. Rog er Labonte, supports flight training and honors his Vietnam service record.

Stanley Doran Biddeford Roger Edward Labonte Roger E. Labonte Biddeford High School BHS West Point-Pepperell Forgman's Club Pepperell Mfg. Co Labonte Aerospace Education Department Head of Aerospace Education

Dear Abby helps with a minister marriage chase and unwanted babysitting

A reader asks how to stop a mother from pressuring her 44 year old daughter to marry a minister. Abby says if the daughter accepts the pursuit, little can be done except perhaps recommend another minister. Others seek help on pierced ears and on refusing uninvited babysitting by relatives. Abby advises clear refusal and boundaries.

Abby Eegare

Biddeford Eyes Demolition of Benoit Block After Fire

New owner Paul Sheltra plans to demolish all but the bottom 18 feet of Benoit Block on Alfred Street Biddeford within days. The site will house two modern heated air conditioned stores after razing and remodeling. Portland engineer Philip Snow drew plans, with city officials assisting to abate a public nuisance and ensure safety. The street will be closed 8am to 6pm Monday through Saturday during razing.

Benoit Block Alfred Street Biddeford Paul Sheltra Sheltra Emile Drouin Roland Cadorette Iff Portland Philip Snow Nick Curro Richard Sevigny Sevigny Curro Jefferson Street Bacon Street

Eisenhower Back At Walter Reed For Observation

General Dwight D. Eisenhower, 76, was readmitted to Walter Reed Army Hospital in Maryland after a Gettysburg farm episode of cramps vomiting and nausea. Officials called his condition satisfactory and noted it followed earlier heart and intestinal problems. Also reported British poet laureate John Masefield died of a heart ailment at his home near Abingdon, and UN Secretary General U Thant warned of an early World War III phase with a quoted remark.

D. Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Hospital Eisenhower Gettysburg Palm Desert Calif John Masefield Abingdon United Nations U Thant

Tree Stump Removal Under Town Contract Progress

Kennebunk crews remove elm stump remains along Main Street under a town contract. Town Manager Earle D. Hardy says the Dutch Elm disease cleanup, approved by the board of selectmen, is underway and ongoing.

Kennebunk New Hampshire Earle D. Hardy Board of Selectmen

Outdoor Painting Session Planned by Old Orchard Beach Art Association

The Old Orchard Beach Art Association will meet Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the Town Parking lot at Pine Point for an outdoor painting session weather permitting. George Carpenter will give instruction. If weather fails, the group meets at 7 p.m. at Jameson School.

Old Orchard Beach

Hollywood producer's birth announced amid travel and film work

Emmy-winning producer David Wolper and wife Dawn welcomed a 6 pound 4 ounce girl Friday night at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital as Wolper rushed back from Salt Lake City where he is filming The Devil's Brigade.

Associated Press Hollywood David Wolper Dawn Cedars of Lebanon Hospital Wolper Salt Lake City

White geese escape leads to apartment chase

Two men at an Wichita apartment house chased two white geese that escaped from a private lake. After traffic hassles they rounded up the birds and returned them to the lake, but their boss denied any geese existed as they awaited a possible owner.

Wichita, Kan Paul Land Bill Binter

Crossword Puzzle Clues and Themed Answers

A compact listing of crossword clues with numbers and brief prompts covering various wordplay themes including abbreviations French phrases Latin terms and geographic references. The puzzle items reference ages sports terms and classical music composer works among others.

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