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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1968

Page

2

Deaths ARUNDEL Frank L Kimball 89

Frank L Kimball of Arundel aged 89 died yesterday at his home after a long illness. Born May 30 1878 to Lorenzo T and Mary Hill Kimball he lived in Arundel and Gray's Business College in Portland. Survived by a daughter Mrs Josephine Hill of Saco a son Byron Kimball nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral at First Baptist Church Lyman Friday at 2 p m with Rev Lester Holmes and Rev Darrell Archer officiating. Burial in family plot on the Kimball farm. Visiting hours at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco tomorrow 2 4 and 7 9 p m.

Arundel Frank L. Kimball Lorenzo T Mary (Hill) Kimball Goodwins Mills Gray's Business College Portland Boston and Maine Railroad Co Josephine Hill Saco Byron Kimball First Baptist Church Lyman Lester Holmes Alfred Darrell Archer Kimball Farm Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St

Mrs Louise Huff of Kennesunk Dies in Biddeford Hospital

Louise M Remick Huff 77 of 24 Fletcher St Kennesunk died after brief illness in a Biddeford hospital. Born Aug 22 1890 in East Livermore she was active in the Baptist Church and Eastern Star. Surviving include widower E A Huff son Edward R Smith daughter Thelma Berry six grandchildren one great grandchild. funeral at 2 pm tomorrow at the Baptist Church with Rev Edward G Ward officiating. Interment in Goodwins Mills. Friends may call 7 to 9 tonight at Bibber Memorial Chapel.

Kennesunk Louise M. Huff Fletcher St Biddeford East Livermore Roscoe Sarah Berry Remick Huff Union Order of Eastern Star Goodwins Mills Lyman Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St

Death of Carl Huntress at 72 in Old Orchard Beach

Carl Huntress 72 of 7 Cookson Ave Old Orchard Beach died at home of natural causes per York County Medical Examiner Dr Michael oe. Born March 13 1896 in Biddeford he worked 42 years at the Saco Lowell Shops retiring 1958 as foundry foreman. Survived by family including two sons a daughter a stepson and several grandchildren. Funeral 2 pm Thursday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with interment Laurel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call today and evening.

Old Orchard Beach Carl Huntress Cookson Ave York County Michael Oe Biddeford Albion Evie Whitney) Huntress Saco Lowell Washington Avenue Methodist Church Carlton Huntress Rochester N.H Stephen Huntress Walpole Mass Ursula Sanborn Saco Calvin Simpson Mattie Trafton Mildred Tracy Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Laurel Hill Cemetery

Gasoline Spill Triggers Biddeford Fire Response

Firefighters from Biddeford responded to 40 Emery Street after a gasoline spill. A booster line was used to wash down the liquid and secure the area.

Biddeford Emery St

Funeral Directors and Mortuary Services Listing

Funeral homes listed include Emond's Funeral Home at 2s4 5511 with Frank X. Emond and J P Conroy, Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco with Philip H. Gross Sr director, and Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine with dial 282-0562.

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Dial

Card of Thanks to Dr Dennett and Webber Hospital

The family of Thomas Butler expresses sincere thanks to Dr Dennett and the Webber Hospital nursing staff for their care and kindness. Gratitude also goes to relatives and friends for expressions of sympathy during their time of deep appreciation.

Mrs Ina Currier dies in Kennebunk after long illness

Mrs Ina M Currier a Kennebunk resident for three years and widow of Andrew E Currier died yesterday morning at her niece's home in Kennebunk She was born January 28 1882 in Steuben Maine and was a member of the Congregational Church of Westwood Mass She is survived by two stepsons two daughters two nieces and one nephew Funeral services Saturday at 11 at Roberts Funeral Home Medfield Mass with interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery Millis Mass Arrangements by Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk

Kennebunk Ina M. Currier Westwood Mass C. Roland Dutch Cole Road Andrew E. Currier Currier Steuben Maine Wilmont Isabelle Willey Burk Congregational Church Arthur R. Currier Holliston George A. Currier Kerrville Texas Ida C. Clark la Port Colo Margaret van de Walker Watertown N.Y Roberts Funeral Home Medfield

Funeral for Oscar S Henri held at St Margarets Church

Funeral services for Oscar S Henri of 20 Foote Street were conducted yesterday at St Margarets Church with Rev Rudolph Leveille officiating. Mollie Welch and Louise Welch performed music. interment followed at St Josephs Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Father Leveille. Bearers were members of St Jean de Bienfaisance Society.

Old Orchard Beach Oscar S. ‘Henri Foote St Wre St. Margarret Rudolph Leveille Mollie Welch Louise Welch St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford Leveille

Funeral Services For Mrs Agenia J Anthony

Funeral services were held yesterday at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Biddeford for Mrs Agenia J Anthony 41 Gra am St with Rev Alexander Xanthakis officiating Peter Dalapas served as cantor Interment was at St Demetrios Cemetery Biddeford bearers included Plato Truman Andrew Scontras Nicholas Kounias Charles Draggins Peter Gregory and James Vanites A luncheon followed in the church vestry

Agenia J. Anthony Graam St Biddeford St. Metrios Greek Orthodox Church Alexander Xanthakis Peter Dalapas St. Demetrios Plato Truman Andrew Scontras Nicholas Kounias Charles Draggins Peter Gregory James Vanites

Funeral rites held for Alfred Croteau in Biddeford

Funeral services for Alfred Croteau of 458 Pool Road Biddeford were conducted at St. Andre's Church this morning with Rev Roland Simos celebrating high mass of requiem. Choir was joined by organist Laura Proulx and burial took place at St. Joseph's Cemetery with grave side prayers by Father Sirois. Bearers were Robert Lavigne Rheal Montembeau Edgar Montembeau and Oscar Peloquin.

Alfred Croteau Pool Road Biddeford St. Andre's Church Roland Simois St. Andre’s Church Laura Proulx St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Sirois Robert Lavigne Rheal Montembeau Edgar Montembeau Oscar Peloquin

YWCA Officers and Board Elected at Saco Unit Meeting

A Saco unit of the YWCA held a general meeting at Hamilton Memorial Hall with Mrs. Joel Stacey presiding. Officers elected were Stacey as chair and Ramsdell as secretary, Noisoux as treasurer, and a new nominating committee named.

Saco - Biddeford YWCA Hamilton Memorial Hall Beach Street Saco Joel Stacey Paul Jones Gilbert Harrson Harrison J. Ralph Larochelle Lloyd Trecartin Richard Spath Raymond Bonang Oliver Johnson Harrison Jr Jason Ramsdell Henry Tartre Stacey Jones Raymond Noiseux Robert Warner Maurice Ross Thomas Moore Bonang Spath Robert Center Lloyd la Fountain Robert Whittier William Cosgrove Alfred Deshais Allan Mc.Innis Samuel Bellevue Larochelle Trecartin

Mrs Stella Fletcher Back Home From Webber Hospital

Mrs Stella Fletcher of Ferry Road Saco has returned home after a medical patient stay at Webber Hospital.

Stella Fletcher Ferry Road Saco Webber Hospital

Eastern Star and club meetings loom in Maine notices

Salon 257 and Eight and Porty gather Thursday at 8 p.m. at Mrs June Tarse Highland Lake South Windam for a social. Annette Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star meets at 7 30 p.m. tomorrow at Saco Masonic Hall with degrees to be demonstrated and Mrs Ruth Seaward in charge of refreshments. Fremont Club and Auxiliary convene Thursday at 8 p.m. Alfred Street Biddeford. attendees should bring a can for a basket. Past Department Presidents Gaveliers of the Maine AM VETS Auxiliary hold annual meeting and banquet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Shawmut Inn Kennebunkport chaired by Mrs Frances Allen.

June Tarse Highland Lake South Windam Annette Order of Eastern Star Saco Masonic Hall Ruth Seaward Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Maine Amvets Auxiliary Shawmut Inn Kennebunkport Dept Frances Allen

Mid-week church prayer and choir schedules across Biddeford area

Thursday prayer meetings at Bible Baptist Church Saco 7 p m and Salvation Army Old Orchard Beach 7 p m with a 7 30 p m service follow up. Rid deford Foss Street Methodist and South Biddeford Methodist hold Thursday choir rehearsals 6 30 p m and 7 30 p m respectively. Advent Christian Carpe corner Hill and Cha Streets Biddeford hosts a 7 30 p m prayer service open to all. School Street Methodist Saco lists Junior choir 3 15 p m and Senior choir 7 p m on Thursdays.

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Salvation Army Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Riddeford Foss Street Methodist Church South Biddeford Methodist Church Foss Street Crusader Advent Christian Carpe Hill and Cha Streets Biddeford School Street Methodist Church

Saco Grange Reveals Plans and Honors at Meeting

The Saco Grange session at North Street hall announced events including a May 31 public supper for the Saco Valley Association for Retarded Children and a food sale at Shaw's Super Market. Awards were given to Mrs. Blackmore for the dress sewing contest and Mrs. Ella Pelletier for the mystery match.

Saco Grange North Street Saco Nancy Rumney Kay Spear Ella Mae Blackmore Claire Scamman Barbara Hirst Claire Gonneville Edward Pelletier Phyllis Vining Pearl Grant Nettie Hill Kezar Lake Grange State Women’s Activity Committee Undine Gillings Pomona Wac Saco Valley Association Shaw's Blackmore Ella Pelletier Walter Stillings Thelma Farley

Biddeford Board Hires Four Teachers

The Biddeford Board of Education hired four elementary teachers at a special session. Named are Noreen F. Libby 39 of Saco a BS degree from Gorham State College Frances Dumas 22 of New York City Barnard College post grad work at NYU holds a BS Jeffrey L Hodgdon 28 of Biddeford BA from University of Maine Maurice H Dumas 21 of New York City BA from Columbia University Applicants for Biddeford High School principal were interviewed per Superintendent Bruce L. Smith.

Biddeford Board of Education Noreen F. Libby Lewis Ave Saco Sanford High School Gorham State College Frances Dumas New York City Barnard College N.Y New York University Jeffrey L. Hodgdon Graham St Biddeford Biddeford High School University of Maine Maurice H. Dumas St. Louis High School Columbia Universiy

Local Ties Span Years in Carpinteria Before Moving to Hollywood

The article notes several years in Carpinteria California before relocating to Hollywood highlighting a shift in residence during the subject’s early career.

Carpinteria Calif Hollywood

Portland Weather Update

Variable cloudiness tonight with low temperatures in the 40s to 50s. Thursday looks partly cloudy and warm.

Portland

Weather forecast for northern New England and Rhode Island

Five day outlook for northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Temperatures average near normal with highs around 60 in northern and eastern Maine and Cape Cod, 65 to 70 elsewhere. Lows 40 to 50. Warm Thursday and Friday, cooler Saturday, then little change. Precipitation 0.25 to 0.50 inch from showers Thursday and Friday mainly in the north.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island Maine Cape Cod

Beach Church begins four Wednesday studies on The Spirit of the Church

Faith Tabernacle Church will hold four Wednesday night services at 7 30 p m focusing on The Spirit of the Church with messages Power Life Witness and Message of the Church Through the Spirit Rev Ralph Mugford will teach each session and the public is invited.

Old Orchard Beach

Kennedy and McCarthy Push Ahead in Key Primaries

Kennedy and McCarthy each vow to stay in the race as they target Oregon and California with the May and June primaries. Kennedy touts collaboration with McCarthy while McCarthy asserts strong prospects in Oregon and California. Nebraska shows Kennedy winning with 42 percent to McCarthy’s 27 percent, Branigin second.

Humphrey Kennedy Sen. McCarthy McCarthy Oregon California Nebraska Indiana Roger D. Branigin

Order Of Arrow Election Held By Boy Scouts

An Order of the Arrow election was held last night at Mason Street Scout Hall Biddeford for Troop 305. D A candidates named were Leo Harriman Norman Lachance Robert McKenny and Eric Sheltra. Senior Patrol Leader Lachance announced a Green Bar meeting at 6 p m Friday to discuss a June 22 public baked bean and casserole supper.

Order of the Arrow Biddeford Troop 1 Building Association Mason Street D. A Leo Harriman Norman Lachance Robert McKenny Eric Sheltra Boy Scouts of America Bruce, Nunan Robert Hevey Lachance

Head Start County Program Reaches York County

Doris Woodman of Lebanon appointed to plan and implement the York County Summer Head Start program. 455 children will participate with 27 classes in 14 centers from July 1 to August 23. Centers listed in multiple towns with morning sessions and meals provided free. Positions on administrative staff open with May 24 deadline.

Alfred Doris Woodman Lebanon York County Community Action Ray Savage York County Community Action Corporation South Berwick North Berwick San‘ford Hollis Cornish Parsonsfield Saco Biddeford Kennebunk Wells Kittery-York Sharleigh - Acton - Newfield Savage York County

Harriman outlines steps for Cambodia neutrality and Vietnam talks

Harriman urged prompt U S action to restore the Cambodian demilitarized zone and strengthen the International Control Commission. He pressed all foreign forces to respect Cambodia's neutrality, and outlined five shared interests including a neutral South Vietnam and peaceful reunification by the Vietnamese people. He also noted a Northern spokesman calling the attack on the South defamatory. The piece ends with a note that Detroit built the first mile of concrete highway in 1909.

Cambodia International Control Commission Arriman South Vietnam Vietnam Harriman North Vietnam Detroit Mich

Contract Talks Resume Between National Cylinder Gas and Local 1250

Negotiations between National Cylinder Gas a Chemetron unit and Local 1250 Textile Workers Union AFL-CIO resumed at the company offices on Saco Industrial Road Saco. The contract extending from April 15 to May 22 shifts as union seeks a broad wage increase and improved fringe benefits. Company side includes Walter Guion Wakefield district manager and F Harry Norris Saco plant manager. Union leaders include Alexander Anastasoff Leo Bedard Peter Innis and James Macomber.

National Cylinder Gas Chemetron Corp Wakefield Mass F. Harry Norris Saco Anastasoff Leo P. Bedard Peter Innis James Macomber

Cub Scouts Plan Splash Party and Den Awards

Cub Pack 310 of Biddeford Saco Elks holds a meeting on Portland Road Saco with turtle race highlights. Michael Cote of Den 3 wins the den run off to become pack champion and leads to a bow party for his den. Awards include Bobcat pins, Wolf badges, Webelo Engineer, Athlete and Citizen awards with pins and transfers to Webelos. Splash Party set for May 18 at Portland YMCA Forest Avenue from 6 to 7 pm with male guardian required.

Biddeford-Saco Den Raymond Scott Scott LeClair Christopher Penney Steven Gardner Thomas Dawson William Hirst Julien LeSieur Wolf David Blais Ronald Vadnais Ronald Emerson Eric Norton Thomas Harmon Jimmy Campbell Denners Ronald Haskell John Kozloff Webelos den David Fleming Webelo James Campbell Frank Meserve Donald Scott Mark Beaudoin Daniel Husser Daniel Smith Michael Cote Robert Loring David Lamb Carl Neault Thomas Gallagher Ronald Husser Den 2 Saco Shaw's Market Saco Valley Portland

Women’s Society meeting and rummage sale planned

The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the United Methodist Church will meet tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the church vestry. Members will bring items for a rummage sale to be held Friday and Saturday in the vestry. The Old Orchard Beach PTA plans an 8 p.m. gathering tomorrow at the Jameson School cafeteria with officer installations for the new year. This is the final meeting of the school year. The Chard Beach Kiwanis Club held a business meeting last night at the K of C Hall on Union Avenue. About 15 percent of America’s air cargo originates in Chicago.

Women’s Society of Christian Service United Methodist Church Old Orchard Beach Parent - Teacher Association Jameson School

Biddeford Pool Man Named Realtor Of Year

Harold Sykes of Biddeford Pool was named Realtor of the Year by the York County Board of Realtors at a meeting in the Pool Community Hall. He has 12 years in real estate and 10 years on the board, with prior work in Albany New York. Realtor Week is set for May 19 to 25.

Biddeford Pool York County Board of Realtors Pool Harold Sykes York County Board Evan Smith Ogunquit Sykes Wentworth Institute Albany N.Y Richard Auger Sanford Donald Allen Biddeford Albert Hall III Pepperell Trust Co

Saco School Board Hires New Teachers

The Saco School Board approved seven new teachers for local schools including William McKay teaching Grade 8 at Burns and Carol Hoar teaching Grade 5 at Young. Additional positions include Grade 6 reading, Grade 8 Science, and art and physical education posts.

Saco School Board William McKay the Forks Farmington State College Burns School Carol Hoar Farmington Farmington State Young School Benjamin Hall Kennebunket Burns Ool Burns Elizabeth Dezeau Wells Boston School of Fine Arts Nellouise Maxim Winthrop University of Maine Owen Pratt Dover-Foxcroft Aroostook State College Nancy Giroux Saco Johnson State College Johnson, Vt

Kennedy leads in Nebraska Democratic primary race

Sen. Robert F. Kennedy wins 53 percent to Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy's 31 percent in Nebraska as Kennedy builds momentum toward the presidential nomination. Reagan expresses willingness to accept the GOP nomination if offered, while Vietnam talks are expected to widen.

Robert F. Kennedy Nebraska Eugene J. McCarthy Kennedy New York Ronald Reagan

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