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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1969
Page
2
Interment services for Ralph Nemon aged 55 of 196 Deering Ave Portland were held at Mount Sinai Cemetery after he died in a local hospital. He owned a meat store on Pool Road Biddeford for many years and is survived by his widow Beatrice and two daughters and two sons.
At the Kittery Portsmouth Armed Services meeting Rear Adm. Joshua W. Cooper outlined a Navy review of submarine fleet requirements with focus on the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The discussion noted 1964 changes, tapering of subs, longer Polaris to Poseidon conversion, and labor/material costs as private and public yards lose skilled workers.
Biddeford firemen responded to a call from Washington Street yesterday when a Volkswagen fired by welding caught fire. The flames were put out almost immediately upon the arrival of the firefighters.
Frank X. Emond and J. P Conroy are named in a funeral home notice with address 254 and phone 5511. The brief item lists the funeral home and two associated names in a concise notice format.
A grateful message thanking blood donors, visitors, and all who sent cards during a hospital stay. Special thanks go to the nurses and doctors at Webber Hospital for their fine care.
Funeral services for Marie Audrey Tozier infant daughter of Carl and Kathy Tozier of Dayton were held this afternoon in Goodwins Mills Cemetery Lyman. Rev John Jordan of Saco United Methodist Church conducted graveside prayers. Arrangements were under Shumway Funeral Home Saco.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Chenevert of 54 Union Street Biddeford were held this morning at St Marys Church Biddeford. Rev Maurice Goan celebrated the requiem high mass with music by William Coney and Louise Welch. Interment followed in the family lot at St Marys Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Rev Lawrence DeBlois.
Troop 305 scouts met at Scout Hall on Mason Street Biddeford to finalize plans for a camporee to be held in South Berwick. Officials noted all scouts failed to attend the meeting which began at 6 PM. Order of the Arrow elections were held with Dana St. Ours Marcel Richards Daniel Labbe and Robert Hevey elected. Euclide Millette chaired the troop committee benediction. Adults present included Roland Ferguson, Paiehe Desrosiers, Raymond Reneil, Plummer, Bruce Nunan, and Gordon Bes.
Richard W. Hubbard, 33 of Saco, was sentenced to two and a half to five years in state prison by Cumberland County Superior Court after pleading guilty to entering and larceny at Keepsake Jewelry Store. A firefighter testified Hubbard seized two wedding rings, then fled down Forest Avenue before being cornered by police on Hanover Street.
Duplicate bridge event at Old Orchard last night drew many players including Mr and Mrs Mullen Mrs Wilbur Brackett and Miss Margaret Field among others. Winners were North and South Mr and Mrs Mullen and East West Elewitch and Skilling with Mrs Iverson and Mrs Putnam second. Mrs Wilbur directed the play and another round is scheduled tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the Speak Easy.
A local want ad lists used tracks under section 12 with brief item notes. The notice identifies items for sale, their condition, and contact details for prospective buyers, reflecting a compact classified listing in the paper.
Mrs Lucienne Lavalle of 8 Taylor Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital Armand Paul of 20 Quimby Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital Biddeford Mrs Georgia Remillard of 73 Sea View Avenue Old Orchard Beach is a surgical patient at Notre Dame Hospital Pool Road Biddeford Mrs Emma St Michel of 11 Dupont Avenue Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital Mr and Mrs Charles M Gallagher and daughter Ann of 30 Graham Street Biddeford are attending the Maine Elks Association State Convention this weekend in Millinocket Gallagher is president of the State Association which comprises lodges from Presque Isle to Sanford with a member ship of over 5700.
A rummage and food sale will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Wells Branch Community Hall Route 9A Wells for the benefit of the Waban Society.
Members of the Beach United Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service met in the vestry to organize a rummage sale at 10:00 a.m. today and tomorrow, with dresses hats shoes and more on sale. The group discussed the summer fair for July 31 and approved a magazine subscription, with officers including President Mattie Bliss. Several members attended and thanks were sent to others. Also noted was Harry Cummings’s return home after surgery. Separately, gunfire rattled Kuala Lumpur streets as rioting between Malays and Chinese entered its fourth day.
The forecast calls for a cool start tonight with lows in the 40s. Saturday should be fair and warmer, bringing milder temperatures and pleasant conditions.
Jodrell Bank's 250 foot radio telescope aided by data from Mstislav Keldysh's Soviet Academy of Sciences located Venus 5 as it neared Earth about 42 million miles away. The facility recorded signals and will forward tapes to Moscow for analysis.
National Hospital Week notes Florence Nightingale as a pioneer and frames hospital roles as evolving toward community health. Notre Dame and Webber Hospitals describe para medical careers and expanding outpatient, home care, and prevention services alongside traditional nursing aims.
Welcome to the fold as the Saco Journal introduces newcomers and extends a friendly welcome to area residents. The piece notes David Wayne Chretien, 20 months, son of Marcel and Mrs. Chretien, resides at 5 Trafford Road in Hampton New Hampshire. It lists maternal and paternal grandparents and great relatives in Saco Biddeford and surrounding areas.
Two divorces granted in 10th District Court in Saco cite cruel and abusive treatment. Phillis I. Mallock of Biddeford vs Vernon Mallock of Biddeford were married in Lubec on February 22, 1952. alimony set at $1 yearly, child support $25 weekly, and $250 counsel fees. Sara Mae Laflamme of Biddeford vs Conrad Ralph Laflamme of Biddeford (married May 12, 1962) ordered alimony $1 yearly, child support $40 weekly, and $240 counsel fees.
A governor discussed executive policy on retirement ages and term limits for state officials. He argued decisions should follow law with oversight by the Liquor Commission and State Retirement System trustees after considering all facts. Exceptions would be allowed only with executive approval and full information.
Nixon says neutrality is delicate with Saigon and the NLF push for reunification, urging peaceful steps through talks with no foreign interference. He adds no objection to reunification if it reflects the will of South and North Vietnam.
The 50-Plus Club at Webhannet Woman's Club house with over 30 attendees conducted a program led by President Mrs. Viola Lee. The event featured songs, a Name That Tune game, a singalong, and a 60th wedding anniversary salute to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Taute of Portland Street with corsage boutonniere gifts.
Women of the Biddeford United Baptist Church installed officers led by Mrs Mabel Emery as president and Mrs Mary Dawn as vice president. The meeting at Mrs Hazely’s home included committee appointments and a letter from missionary Daphne Avery. Meetings set for the second Thursday each month with an upcoming picnic planned. NORTH EASTON, Mass. Larry Siegfried to join Sam Jones camp staff starting June 23 alongside Jimmy Walker and Wayne Embry.
Wage earners filed yesterday in the district court with several debtors named. George B Little of Biddeford claims $3,100 in assets with $200 exempt and liabilities of unknown amount. Charles E Beck er Sr. of Saco lists $4,037 in liabilities and $3,784 in assets with $575 exempt.
A fragmentary classified item notes glasses with brown frames in a test area between streets St and West. No clear names dates or totals are legible.
On June 21 a meeting took place at the cottage of Mrs Edna Thompson at Ossi pee Lake. Following the meeting refreshments were served by Mrs Clay Mrs Thompson and Mrs Merrill. Attendees included Mrs Lylah Merrill Miss Ora Wiggin Mrs Minnie Henderson and Mrs Martha Souza.
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