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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1969

Page

4

Cub Scout Pack 309 Plans Family Outing and Awards

Members of Biddeford Cub Scout Pack 309 sponsor Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus met at K of C Hall Biddeford to hear Charles Leblanc announce a rock hunt and a family affair. Details include a 10 am meet at Biddeford Shopping Center and June outings at Landrys Landing Ossipee Lake East Waterboro and a Father and Son day plus a Fenway Park game. Awards announced include Wolfbadge Bear badge gold and silver arrows with numerous recipients and Webelos awards for multiple scouts.

Biddeford Luke E. Hart Knights of Columbus K. of C. Hall Washington Street Charles Leblanc W.T. Grant ‘O Landry's Landing Ossipee Lake East Waterboro Fenway Park Boston Leblanc

Traverse Jury Funds Against Biddeford Men Convicted in York County court

Aydon Lee and James Shaw, both from Biddeford, were convicted by a traverse jury of breaking and entering and larceny for stealing 306 dollars and a nail gun valued at 1.25 dollars from Norman Roberts’s Biddeford River Road home. Sentencing was continued by Justice Albert Knudsen.

Alfred Biddeford York County Aydon Lee James Shaw Norman Roberts River Road Albert Knudsen Glen A. Stevens Saco Norman K. Lawrence Lewiston Roland L. Bineau Jr Main Street Melvin W. Marshall Old Orchard Beach Austin R. Hilton Wells Elm Street Bord David L. Merchant Bar Harbor Merchant

Fire department reports chimney and oven fires in Saco

The Saco Fire Department responded Monday to Antoinette Hirst at 69 Glenwood Ave for a chimney fire and to Paul Cote on Main Street for an overcooked ham blaze. A grass fire on Buxton Road was investigated but no fire found.

Saco Fire Department Antoinette Hirst Glenwood Ave Paul Cote Main Street Buxton Road

Boy, 10, survives rattlesnake bite after quick aid

In Lancaster California two rattlesnakes bit Dana Robinson on both legs. Her 16 year old hiking companion applied tourniquets and ran to tell her father. Doctors in Antelope Valley said James Jenkins saved the girl's life. He said he studied how to treat snakebites.

Lancaster Calif Dana Robinson Antelope Valley James Jenkins James

The Pet You Want May Be Listed in Section Forty Seven

A brief item notes that the pet you want may be listed in section 47 of the catalog or notice, suggesting readers check a specific column for available animals. The blurb references how listings are organized and hints at timing or process for selection.

Funeral Directors Listings for Saco and Area

Funeral homes Emonds and Shumways announce services and contact numbers in Saco Maine. Dennett and Craig at 265 Main Street list nearby funeral services with directors named H Gross Sr and associates Frank X Emond and J P Conroy.

Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco, Maine

Funeral services for Roy Sherwood at St Mary's Biddeford

Funeral services for Roy Sherwood of 255 Elm Street Biddeford were held this morning at St Marys Church Biddeford. Rev Lawrence DeBlois celebrated a requiem high mass with William Cleary singing and Louise Welch the organist. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Father DeBlois. Bearers were Earl Sherwood Richard Davis Joseph Renouf Raymond Courtois Robert Sherwood and Clement Fleurant.

Roy Sherwood Elm St Biddeford St. Mary’s Church Lawrence DeBlois Celea William Cleary J Louise Welch St.Mary’s Cemetery Father DeBlois Earl Sherwood Richard Davis Joseph Renouf Raymond Courtois Robert Sherwood Clement Fleurant

Funeral services for Pfc Clayton R Lamarre in Biddeford

Funeral services for Pfc Clayton R Lamarre of 80 Bac on St Biddeford who died from injuries in a car crash at Wallace NC will be held Friday at 8 am from St Andre's Church in Biddeford. Friends may call at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford tomorrow and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.

Pfc Clayton R. Lamarre Bacon St Biddeford Wallace N.C St. Andre's c Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Biddeford Man To Serve As Deputy Sheriff

Richard G Mondor 37 of Biddeford was named full time deputy sheriff and joins Chief Burle Richards Jr and Deputy Roland Langlais on the criminal investigation force. Mondor, a part time deputy two years, is a Thornton Academy graduate and former Air Force radar technician. He is married to Doris Landry with a 13 year old son. The appointment reflects rising investigative work in York County over six years including marijuana, burglary, and fraudulent checks.

Alfred Biddeford Richard D. Dutremble Richard G Mondor Belmont Ave Burle Richards Jr Roland A. Langlais Mondor Thornton Academy Air Force Doris Landry Donald Dutremble York County

Flood Danger Noted In Maine Rivers

Augusta AP report quotes Civil Defense chief Leslie H. Stanley warn that heavy rainfall could trigger floods on Maine rivers and streams. Hartford forecast: little change on major rivers. New York and western New England may see rain. U S Weather Bureau Portland says rain should end tonight in the north and by tomorrow in the south. Stanley notes St John River rising yet two feet below flood stage. Fort Kent saw earlier flooding. Most storage basins full and snow cover dwindling though lingering in the north.

Augusta Maine Leslie H. Stanley Hartford New York New England U.S. Weather Bureau Portland Stanley St. John Fort Kent

Apollo 10 Crew Reflect On Earth From Space

Stafford described Earth as a marblelike globe seen from Apollo 10 while Cernan joked about voting for a round world. Stafford warned mission control not to overhype TV footage, then played Fly Me to the Moon and smuggled tapes included Up Up and Away.

Stafford Earth Cernan Moon

Local Knights and VFW Groups Plan Biddeford Gatherings

Members of the Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary Biddeford hold a social at 8 tomorrow night at Washington Street Hall. Past Presidents Association of Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary meets at 7 30 p m Thursday at Mrs George Poirier 1 Booth Street Biddeford. Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post meets at 7 30 tonight at VFW Hall Thornton Street Biddeford.

Luke E. Hart Knights of Columbus Auxiliary Biddeford Washington Street Hall Veterans of Foreign Wars Post VFW Hall Thornton Street

Weekly church gatherings and rehearsals across area

The schedule lists youth choirs and church rehearsals at Goodwins Mills Lyman Church Biddeford Advent Christian Kennebunk Saco Old Orchard Beach and Wells. Rehearsals occur midweek evenings at 6 to 7:45 pm with prayer meetings and Bible study also posted.

Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach

Space mission crew notes partial moon view after long journey

The crew reported saving tunes for later and at the 26 hour mark saw the moon for the first time. Stafford said they could see the other part of the moon in earth shine while a waxing crescent appeared as a silver sliver. The sun proximity hindered TV shots and he noted it was nice to know their destination.

Stafford Earth

Portland Rain to End as Cooler Air Moves In

A weather update notes rain ending for the north tonight with a low around 40s in the far north and near 60 to the south. By Wednesday expect clearing in the north with lingering rain in the south and cooler temperatures overall.

Portland

Saco Council Chooses Atlantic Motors Truck for City

The Saco City Council accepted Atlantic Motors of Saco bid $3,975 for a new four wheel drive pickup for the street department, amid protests from lower bids by White's Garage Brown Pontiac Olds and Harry B. Center. Council approves 1969 budget hike and other city actions.

Saco Atlantic Motors White's Harry B. Center Samuel Serpico White Serpico Armand J. Mercier Mercier Everett G. Forrester Roland Simpson John G. Janson Simpson Harold Waight Waight

Oil imports limits face 10 year struggle to find fix

A witness told a subcommittee that an oil import control plan may lower crude to around $2 a barrel if lifted. He warned that such a price would halt about 500 million barrels of annual production by shutting an estimated 376,000 stripper wells, risking permanent loss if they stay closed long.

Timport

Coming Events Listed In Kennebunk

Kennebunk area listings from the chamber of commerce calendar show May events including a Well Baby Clinic May 20 at 10 Storer Street 3 to 5 p.m. vaccines offered for measles and polio. May 21 Mothers Club afternoon meeting at Lower Village Community Center. May 22 50-Plus Club 1 to 4 p.m. at Channel Woman's Club house Fletcher Street. May 22 Yankee Belle Chorus rehearsal 7:45 p.m. Olympian Club Ken May 22 Surfside 8s Square Dance Club workshop 8 to 10:30 p.m. Golf Brook Lodge Sinnott Road Arundel Ga Main. May 23 teenage dance Kennebunk Youth Center 7:30 to 11 p.m. and intermediate square dancing 8 to 10:30 p.m. at Goff Brook Lodge Sinnott Road Arundel Cal Main. May 24 rummage sale 10 a.m. Masonic Temple Kennebunkport Star Club.

Kennebunk Kennebunk - Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce Kennebunk Health Office Storer St Mothers Club Lower Village Ehannel Woman's Club Fletcher Street Yankee Belle Chorus Olympian Club Kennebunkport Surfside 8'S Square Dance Club Golf Brook Lodge Sinnott Road Arundel Goff Brook Lodge Cal Main Masonic Temple Star Club

Cyril M. Joly to Speak to Saco Republicans

Cyril M. Joly, former Waterville mayor and current chairman of the Re Son State Committee, will address the Saco Republican City Committee on Wednesday May 28. The meeting is open to all interested persons.

Oe M. Joly Waterville Re- Son State Committee Saco Republican City Committee

Improvement of Decary Field PFTA Goal

The St An dre's Parents Friends and Teachers Association held a meeting in Andre's Parish Hall Biddeford chaired by President Adrien Boucher. Officers and members discussed plans to improve Decury Field, with surveys of land amenity possibilities to advance the project as the present PFTA goal.

St. Andre’s Parents, Friends and Teachers Association Andre's Biddeford Adrien Boucher Yvette Loranger Joan Lamontagne Norman Racine May Ball Claire Racine Doris Lamontagne PFTA Maurice Morin Ted Beaupre Robert Lamon Claire Dutil Joan Beaulieu Marguerite Dubois Priscille Nadeau Estelle Beatene Priscille Go

Biddeford Boy Scouts Attend Camporee

Members of Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 309 sponsored by Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus Biddeford attended a Camporee in this community to advance scouts in their ranks. Senior Patrol Leader was Daniel Bastarache assisted by Sheldon Cote. Scouts present included Thomas Masse Ronald Lebel David Poissant Richard Biloideau Steven Rossignol Rene Bastarache Daniel Boucher Norman Langevin Kenneth Dion David Dyer Raymond Gadbois Richard Lamirande Peter Nadeau David St Pierre Philip Marchand and Donald Greve. Patrol leaders attending were Marc Delekto Steven Moody and Michael Gagnon Adults participating were Scoutmaster Joseph Bastarache Assistant Scoutmaster Gerard Rossignol and Committeeman Donald Gagnon

South Berwick Biddeford Luke E. Hart Knights of Columbus Daniel Bastarache Sheldon Cote Thomas Masse Ronald Lebel David Poissant Richard Biloideau Steven Rossignol Rene Bastarache Daniel Boucher Norman Langevin Kenneth Dion David

Biddeford Firemen Quell House Fire

Biddeford firefighters answered a call from box 57 at 1 Pierson's Lane for a blaze in a home owned by Adelbert Huot. Careless blow torch use blamed. wall of the house ignited. Engines 3 4 and 5 at scene. two boosters deployed. A false alarm was also reported yesterday at 25 Pike Street.

Biddeford Pierson’s Lane Adelbert Huot Pike St

York County Salon 257 Elects Officers

Officers of York County Salon 257 Eight and Forty were chosen at a recent meeting. Priscilla Hooper, Eleanor Heinze, Alice Leach, Alice Milliken, Florence Inness, Alberta Redmond, and Florence Gagne were elected to positions. Installation is set for the June 12 meeting.

York County Priscilla Hooper Chapeau Eleanor Heinze Alice Leach Alice Milliken Amonier Florence Inness L'Archiviste Alberta Redmond la Concierge Florence Gagne Secretaire

Lawmakers wrestle with vote over extending tenure power

Dennett asks for more time to decide whether to extend tenure. Curtis opposes special treatment but would accept if decision rests with the nar Commission, the Governor and Council, and the State Personnel Board. The House passed the measure, Senate narrow. Mountain Center Calif AP Timothy Leary says the 7408980 Court reversal of marijuana conviction will free thousands of jailed youths.

Dennett Vetto Curtis Nar Commission Governor and Council State Personnel Board House Senate Mountain Center Calif Timothy Leary U.S Mariuana

Restraining Order Filed In Wells Case

A temporary restraining order was filed in York County Superior Court by Maine Supreme Court Justice Donald W. Webber against Dr. R. B. Johnson and Mrs. Johnson. It bars filling marshland near Wells Beach until May 26, with a full hearing set for next month. The case stems from a 1968 Wetlands Board ruling over Wells marshland fills for building plots, and the matter has been termed a test case by conservation officials.

Alfred Wells Maine Supreme Court Donald W. Webber York County R . B. Johnson Johnson Wells Beach Sanford Justice Webber Rhat Wetlands Board Johnsons Webhannet River York County Superior Court

Biddeford High Opens Transfers Interviews Tonight

BHS guidance staff will hold special evening sessions from 7 to 9 for prospective transfer students not yet interviewed. Harold Pinansky urges students to visit to ensure fall course choices. If unavailable, stop by during 1:30 to 4 p.m. with Melvin Gay present to discuss vocational programs. Students from Biddeford and neighboring towns urged to attend.

Geedy Biddeford High School Harold Pinansky Melvin Gay Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Dayton Arundell

Home High School Urged for Vocational Program Registration

Pinansky stressed that registration for the vocational program must take place at the home high school, highlighting the required on site enrollment step and directing students to complete forms there.

Pinansky

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