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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1968

Page

2

Deaths Robert L. Cram 87 longtime railroad worker

Robert L. Cram 87 of Saco died yesterday after a long illness. Born February 17, 1881 in Hampton Falls New Hampshire he worked 50 years for the Boston and Maine Railroad retiring years ago. He served as a Mason and was active in several clubs. Survived by nieces. Funeral tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Shumway Funeral Home Saco burial Woodlawn Cemetery South Berwick with calling hours tonight 7 to 9.

Robert L. Cram Theodore Potter Ferry Road Saco Hampton Falls N.H Frank Helen (Tilton) Cram Boston and Maine Railroad Unity Chapter Royal Arch Masons Yorkshire Lodge F North Berwick Maine Council (Masons Anchor Club Trower Club Portland Rei Veterans Organizaion Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Woodlawn South Berwick

Grace M Lord of Lyman dies at 87

Grace Mae Lord 87 wife of Fred T Lord and resident of this community died this morning in a Saco nursing home. Born Feb 8 1881 she was the daughter of George and Nancy Kimball and lived here most of her life. She is survived by two daughters Edith Avis and Gladys Burbank one son Bernard E Lord a sister Mertie Smith nine grandchildren ten great grandchildren two great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Spe Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco

Obituary of Ovila J. Bouthot of Biddeford

Ovila J. Bouthot 67 of 275 Elm St Biddeford died last evening after a long illness in a local nursing home He was born in Saco on November 20 1900 son of Horace and Léda Soucy Bouthot He retired in 1957 from Bates Manufacturing Co as a fixer in the spinning room Survived by widow Amelia Labbe Bouthot two daughters Jacquline Pomerleau and Lorraine Crocker five sisters and five grandchildren Funeral services set for Monday at 9 am from St Joseph Church Friends may call Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

Oliva J. Bouthot Elm St Biddeford Saco Horace Léda Soucy Bouthot Bates Mfg. Co St. Joseph Church Amelia Labbe Bouthot Louis R. Pomerleau Jacqueline William M. Crocker Lorraine Dolor Cartier Arthur Thompson Waterbury Conn Joseph Madore Urbain Perrin John Chorozy St. Joseph's Church Bolduc Alfred St

Ritualistic services for Robert L. Cram held in Saco

Members of Yorkshire Lodge F and AM of North Berwick conduct ritualistic services for Robert L. Cram tonight at 7 30 at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco Maine

Robert L. Cram Yorkshire Lodge F AM of North Berwick Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Saco

Driver Escapes Injuries After Saco Road Crash

A 21 year old Biddeford man Donald E Thibodeau lost control on York Hill Saco hit a concrete abutment and escaped with minor injuries according to Saco police. In Hinsdale New Hampshire Mr Mac won the feature race at Hinsdale Raceway by one and a half lengths in 2 07.

Donald E. Thibodeau Biddeford York Hill Saco Hinsdale N.H Mr. Mac Hinsdale Raceway

Funeral Homes Contact Details In Saco Maine Officials

Funeral directors Emond's and Shumway Funeral Service list with street addresses in Saco Maine. Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street provide a contact number. Philip H. Gross Sr. is named as director.

Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Dial

Card of Thanks for hospital care and support

Sincere thanks to Dr. Charest Dr. Fortier and the Notre Dame Hospital staff for their kind care of my dear husband. Gratitude to friends relatives and neighbors for flowers cards and car loans during my bereavement from Mrs. Virginia Angers

Arundel Man Ernest Labbe Dies After Heart Attack

Ernest Labbe 69 of Arundel died at his son's home after a heart attack. Born May 9 1899 in Arundel he was a retired worker of 1953. Survived by a widow five sons and four daughters plus 18 grandchildren and several siblings. Services to be held Monday morning at St John Church with visiting hours at Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford today and tomorrow.

Arundel Ernest Labbe Frank Alice House Labbe Eucharistic League of Phebe Jalbert Labbe Wilfrid Labbe Raymond Labbe Gerard Labbe Norman Labbe Conrad Labbe Biddeford Alice St. Michel Jeannette Goulet Irene Loranger Pauline Labbe Mary St. John Church Bolduc Alfred St

Funeral Services for Frank L. Kimball of Arundel

Funeral services for Frank L. Kimball of Arundel were held yesterday afternoon at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Darrell Archer and Rev. Lester Holmes officiating. Interment followed in Kimball Cemetery, Arundel, with bearers Lyman Harris Curtis Taylor Jr Everett Mooers and Ralph Pillsbury.

Frank L. Kimball Lyman Frank L. Kimball Arundel First Baptist Church Darrell Archer Lester Holmes Alfred Kimball Cemetery Lyman Harris Curtis Taylor Jr Everett Mooers Ralph Pillsbury

Biddeford Man Guilty Of Driving Charge

Alfred Paul E Lamontagne 19 was found guilty of reckless driving after a York County Superior Court traverse jury deliberated an hour. Trooper Richard Lumb testified to a 90 mph pursuit from North Street to Route 1 in Saco and Biddeford. Lamontagne, a Southern Maine Technical Institute freshman, faces sentencing.

Alfred — Paul E. Lamontagne York County Lamontagne North Street Route 1 Saco Richard Lumb Old Orchard Beach Lumb Biddeford South Street Atty Marco! Viger Lamb Richard Martell Factory Island Saco District Court Arty Viger Thomas Delahanty Southern Maine Technical Institute South Portland Robert E. Day Parsonsfield Limington Robert W. Perrigo Arthur Tardif Robert Stone Route Perrigo Robert Cyr

Olive R. Lodge Meeting At I O C F Hall

A Kennebunk meeting of Olive Rebe Lodge will be held Monday night at 7 45 at the I O C F hall. Mrs Patricia Jalber and Mrs Anne Cole will supervise refreshments. The Women s Home and Foreign Mission Society of the Advent Christian Church meets Monday night at 7 30 at Mrs Walter Jackson s home Wells Road. Members are reminded to bring articles.

Olive Rebe Lodge C.F. Hall Patricia Jalber Anne Cole Women’s Home and Foreign Mission Society of the Advent Christian Church Walter Jackson Wells Road

Sunday youth services fill Kennebunkport Wells and Saco

A dense schedule lists youth gatherings at Faith Pentecostal in Old Orchard Beach, Advent Christian in Kennebunk, Unitarian in Kennebunk, and other churches. Activities include worship services, School of Religion classes, and junior and senior youth fellowships across multiple churches and towns.

Ocean Park Residents Honor Local Birthday Event

The Nelson Sisters of Rochester New Hampshire and Ocean Park hosted a cottage party on Massachusetts Avenue Ocean Park for Mrs Mary Coburn and Jesse Ballard of Ocean Park to support the Vesper Services now in their third winter. Guests enjoyed a dessert table with checkerboard cakes and cupcakes plus punch. Autograph albums gifts and birthday cards were given. Proceeds funded an electric organ donated to the Religious Society in memory of the late Mrs Albert Nelson.

Ocean Park Nelson Sisters Rochester N.H Massachusetts Avenue Mary Coburn Jesse Ballard Atte Porter Hall Albert Nelson

Beaver Feet And Club Dinner At Ogunquit

The Independent Service Club plans a silent auction after a meeting set for Monday at 6 30 p.m. at Chef Wilhelm's Hofbrauhaus Ogunquit with refreshments served. The meeting runs through fall as a dinner and final gathering.

Independent Service Club Wilhelm Hofbrauhaus Ogunquit Kennebunk Advent Christian Church Crystal Paul Dargis Robert Dyer Stuart Adjutant Agnes Avery Bryerlie Wildes Grove Street Webber Hospital Biddeford Gordon Pierce Kennebunk Landing Arundel

Portland Forecast Mostly Cloudy With Light Rain

Weather report shows mostly cloudy conditions with light rain or drizzle tonight and Sunday. Temperatures range from the 130s north to the 40s south with little change expected on Sunday.

Portland

Secret indictments released by York County Grand Jury

Fifteen of twenty three York County Superior Court Grand Jury indictments were released by Clerk of Courts William F. Wilson Jr. The cases include Sanford residents charged with fire setting and various offenses. Several Kennebunk men face charges related to an attempted sexual incident involving a 15 year old girl, with bail set at 1000 dollars. Other defendants include York man charged with marijuana possession and Saco residents facing assault, robbery, larceny, and breaking in. Bail amounts range from 1000 to 2000 dollars.

Alfred York County Superior Court Grand Jury William F. Wilson Jr Arthur J. Martel Sanford Ray C. Hilton School Street Kennebunk Lyman Earl Beauchemin Ronald Dean Edward Hevey Thomas Bazemore Joseph Lee Smalley York Albert J. Tweedie Saco John Smith George Beaupore Ralph “Lawrence Wells Wells Drive-In Diana Bourlessas Clement J. Fournier Eugene Morin Kevin Moscato Coca-Cola Fournier Don's Electric Co

Deering Edges TA In Meet with Biddeford Third

Thornton Academy defeated Biddeford and lost to Deering High School by a single point in a meet at Thornton. Final scores Deering 70.2 Thornton 69.2 Biddeford 33 with standout performances by Charlie Panteleakos in multiple events and David Lane leading sprint wins for TA.

Thornton Academy Biddeford Deering High School Thornton Deerin Charlie Panteleakos David Lane John Campbell Andy Dutremble Phil Lizotte Kevin Savage David Staples Steve Snieder Ron Berube Beaulieu Langevin Doran LaRoche Flanders Perron Hanken Stuard Deering

Elks Scholarship Awards Draw Suit Among Maine Elks

Selected by the Maine Elks Association to share $600 allocated scholarship awards is sued by the Elks National Foundation. Miss Shirley R. Valliere of 37 South St Biddeford and Robert L. Wallace Jr. of Boothbay Harbor share these awards to be presented tonight at the Maine Elks Convention in Portland. The awards become valid upon college enrollment and may be supplemented by up to $2,000 from other sources. Scholarship chairman Donald H. Ireland of Presque Isle will present, assisted by Michael Clark of Houlton.

Maine Elks Association Elks National Foundation Shirley R. Valliere South St Biddeford Robert L. Wallace Jr Boothbay Harbor Maine Elks Sheraton-Eastland Motor Hotel Portland College Donald H. Ireland Presque Isle, Maine Michael Clark Houlton

Theft Report Near Kinney Shores Residence

Saco police investigate car battery theft from a vehicle at the residence of Mrs. Karl Pattee on Shore Avenue Kinney Shores. Battery taken sometime last night. New York Jose Gonzalez 161 Puerto Rico defeated Jimmy Ramos 16012 Honduras 10.

SACO Karl Pattee Shore Avenue Kinney Shores New York Jose Gonzalez Puerto Rico Jimmy Ramos Hondutras

Art Exhibit At Beach Studio Sees Notable Wins

The 15th annual exhibit for Mrs. Romeo Binette's private students runs 1 to 3 p.m. at 21 Murphy Ave in Old Orchard Beach. Theresa Mulderig, Michelle Mulderig and Barbara Husser win perfect attendance. Debra Nadeau’s acrylic Fruit Bowl earns best painting honors with honorable mentions for Damp Day and Fashions.

Old Orchard Beach Romeo Binette Murphy Ave Debra Nadeau Barbara Husser Debra Hansen Theresa Mulderig Michelle Mulderig Saco Old Orchard ‘Beach Constance Dupuis Biddeford Peter Robergeichelle Mulderig Mare Hansen Mare Michaud David Hansen Phyllis Desjardine Michelle Loranger Irene McCullum Mare Paradis

Burns School Victorious Over St. Andre's in Key Score

Burns School of Saco posted a 7-3 win over St. Andre's to bolster the Saco nine's claim at the York County Junior High crown. Burns improves to 6-1 with a four-run sixth inning sealing the victory.

Burns Saco St. Andre's York County Dave Lent Sunberth Abrh McKenney Bouchard Knox Perkins Strickland Nason Boucouvalas Winston Dorais Chadbourne St. Andre's Abrh Dery Labbe Gauthier Rossignol Guerin Drapeau Labranche Krueger McCovey

Herve Paul Wins Special Bowling Event at 20th Century Lanes

At Biddeford last night Herve Paul won the weekly handicap rolloff for bowlers under 108 average. Paul posted 609 with a 50 pin handicap to beat Chet Kimball by 10 pins who had 599 with 80 handicap. Other scores included Kalex 589 Martel 568 Bouffard 568 Neault 563 Martel 538 Fleurant 523. Next Twin City league handicap event for under 108 average set for Friday at 7 p.m. at the same alley.

Herve Paul Biddeford Paul Chet Kimball L. Kalex M. Martel D. Bouffard H. Neault C. Martel J. Fleurant

Hope Circle Set To Meet At Mrs Muriel Gooch Home

Hope Circle will gather Monday at the Colby Avenue residence of Mrs Muriel Gooch with supper at 6 p m Members should bring items for a silent auction Nee Nah Circle Degree of Pocahontas meets Monday at 7 30 p m at the American Legion Hall School Street Arlington Purse won by Mass Pike at Suffolk Downs in front of 9538 fans King Punchy takes feature at Green Mountain Park Friday night

Hope Circle Muriel Gooch Colby Avenue Nee Nah Circle Degree of Pocahontas American Legion Hall School Street Boston Suffolk Downs Pownal Green Mountain Park

Summer traveling art class registrations open in July

David Huot of Old Orchard Beach Debra Nadeau of Saco Constance Dupuis and Gerard Letellier of Biddeford are registering for the summer traveling art classes beginning in July according to Mrs. Binette.

David Huot Old Orchard Beach Debra Nadeau Saco Constance Dupuis Gerard Letellier Biddeford Binette

Baseball Tilts Postponed for Tele gram League

Today's Tele gram League doubleheader between St. Louis and South Portland at St. Louis Alumni Field and Thornton and Portland at Thornton Field is postponed. Both games will be played at 3 30 p m Monday.

Telegram League St. Louis South Portland St. Louis Alumni Field Thornton and Portland Thornton Field

Tiger Mentor On Staff of Coaching School

Dave Redmond Biddeford high school football coach and athletic director is named to the Colby College coaching school faculty for its 35th session in June 1921 He led Biddeford to a state title last season with 24 straight wins and a top defensive record His players earned 25 all state honors and five All-America mentions

Waterville Dave Redmond Biddeford Maine Colby College Redmond Ricker College Gorham State Colege Gene Hunter South Portland Western Maine L Earle Edwards North Carolina State University Jack Rohan Columbia University Carl Nelson Colby

Citizens' Band League Rolloff Scheduled at Roll-A-Way Lanes

Twin-City Citizens' Band League will stage its annual five-string handicap rolloff tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. at Roll-A-Way Lanes. Bob Gagne of the Clobbers and Connie Fleurent of the 73s will lead the event with scratch and handicap entries amid detailed men's and women's averages and handicaps.

Bob Gagne Connie Fleurent P. Amello M. Fortier R. Gagne T. Binette G. Fontaine S. Morin C. Morris A. Caron L. Bergeron J. Fleurent E. Fontaine Raynald Bergeron Ronnie Bergeron H. Amello C. Hennessey Jr L. Levieque R. Lefebvre J. Gould D. Rochefort

Biddeford Fire Crews Respond Twice To Smoke Reports

Biddeford firefighters rushed to Twisters Market at 75 Al fred St. after a smoke odor reported. nothing found. Earlier they attended 47 Bacon St. for an overflowed oil burner. no damage. The wooden buildings are owned by the Throumoulos Estate and Betty Simensky, with occupant Paul Custeau.

Biddeford Twisters Market Alfred St Throumoulos Bacon St Betty Simensky Paul Custeau

Mixed Couples Class B Doubles League To Start

The Mixed Couples Class B doubles league begins next Thursday at 7 PM at 20th Century Lanes in Biddeford. Several teams submitted lineups though openings remain. interested bowlers should contact Nick Gillis. The 15 week schedule includes the annual banquet and awards with a midseason Fourth of July break.

Biddeford Nick Gillis

Red Sox Near Capacity Crowds At Fenway This Weekend

AP reports Boston Red Sox expect attendance to top 400000 for home games this weekend after a 6-4 win over the Yankees. Fenway Park has drawn 361000 through 17 dates, with a near sellout predicted for tonight and Cape Cod Day set for Sunday’s afternoon game.

Boston Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Fenway Park Cape Cod Fenway

Yellowstone Lake Water Reaches Atlantic Ocean

Readable account explains how water from Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park travels through rivers and streams to the Atlantic, tracing a long hydrological path and highlighting the interconnected watershed.

Yellowstone Lake Yellowstone National Park

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Grace M. Lord Ovila J. Bouthot Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy Memoriam Eva Gagne Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Christ’s Ambassadors Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 35 Unitarian Universalist Church Portland Road South Congregational Church Temple Street Kennece Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills High School of Religion St. Martha’s Kennebunkport St. Monica’s Kennebunk St. Mary’s, Wells Beach St. Martha’s Church Kennebunkport Methodist Youth Fellowship School Street Methodist Church Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Ch . Wins Mills The United Church of Christ Congregational Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Saco United Baptist Church Board of Deacons of United Church of Christ (Congregational Clerk of Courts Panteleakos Swanton Mile Savage Ward Ribaudo Lane Green Welch Berube Allen Campbell Audette Shea Cowan Winger McGovearn Davis Sneider Grover Panteleakous Petersen Lang Lizotte P. Trudeau Stuart Panteleakos Au Kennebunk Youth Center Mary Washington Ralph Campbell Okeema McKay Peggy Stanley Jimmy Stanley Norma Trem Blay Scott Shuffleburg Debbie Durgin Glenn Cole Dorothy Wilson Gerry Congdon Cathy Edwards Beach Studio Burns School Victor St. Andre’s Tiger Citizens’ Band League Normand M. Methot Lamothe Avenue Wiflae Insurance Red Sox Sampson ST. Demetrios Cemetery Association Health & Beauty Beach Street
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