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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1969
Page
2
Rev James J Mullen council Knights of Columbus Old Orchard Beach meets at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco to say prayers for Chester O Furbish at 7 30 tonight at 365 Main St Saco
The St. Andre's Home Ladies Auxiliary held its annual May banquet at Crescent Beach Inn in Cape Elizabeth with a brief meeting led by President Mrs. Raymond Audie. Sister Rita Berube spoke on purchasing new equipment for the home and thanked members for their work. A gift was presented to immediate past president Mrs. Armand Reny. Readout lists numerous attending members.
The Biddeford Teachers Association plans a vote today on a secret proposal presented last Wednesday night at a meeting hosted by Bruce Smith's office. Edward Radin of the BTA refuses to release details until the vote, noting the offer came in executive session. School officials similarly withhold the bid, and Mayor Leo Lemire cites closed doors but hints the teachers may seriously consider the new proposal.
Members of the Women s Fellowship of First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ in Saco will hold their annual meeting May 27 at Rockcraft Lee Sebago Lake. Mrs Clayton Freeman leads arrangements and Mrs Clyde E Dutton conducts the business session.
Washington AP notes President Nixon nominates Warren E. Burger, describing him as a law and order judge, to replace Earl Warren on the Supreme Court. The report frames Burger as a fitting choice for the high court amid ongoing discussions of judicial philosophy and accountability.
Funeral services for Mrs Roseanne Blanchette of Hills Beach Biddeford will be held at 8 am Saturday at St. Andre's Church Biddeford Friends may call at Cote Funeral Home 87 James St Saco today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Omitted from survivors yesterday were a grandson Raymond Blanchette Jr and two great grandsons.
Social meeting of Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary held at K of C Hall Biddeford Washington Street. Prizes awarded to Estelle Marcoux Antoinette Vir Therese Gonthier Irene Loranger Rosa Bouthillette Orilla Allie Claire Nute Fernande Giroux Marie Petit Anna Paquette Roland Turgeon Jeanne Gadbois. Special surprise to Bouthillette and Turgeon birthday cake. Additional awards to Carmen Hebert Lorraine Bisson. Committee led by Martha Masse Claire Lizotte Irene Moreau Aurise Carrier Aurore Pein Pauline Garnache Charlotte Roy. Absent were Alfreda LeBlond Claire Lizotte Pauline Neault Jeannette Guillette Es Grondin.
Two members of Highpine Chapter, Order of DeMolay, earned honors at the Maine State DeMolay conclave in Orono Bernard Nickerson was elected senior steward on the state officers for the Southern Jurisdiction. Ronald Nickerson won the Mothers Degree Flower Talk trophy, his third attempt. Other Highpine debaters included David P. Stevens Richard G. Ireland and H Christopher Littlefield. The 1970 state sessions will be in York County with Highpine and four neighboring chapters as hosts.
Cub Scouts and Webelos from Biddeford Neighborhood Den 348 held a monthly family meeting at American Legion Post Elm Street Biddeford with ceremonies led by Webelos Den, Joel St Amand, and Den Chief Roger Bastarache In charge Special guest Richard Lamirande Pack 309 chief introduced Three year service pin to Rene Bastarache and a silver arrowhead to Ricky St Amand Desrochers became a Bobcat Steven Rossignol and Rene Bastarache advanced to Boy Scouts Webelos den leader patch awarded to St Amand with Gerard Rossignol assisting The meeting covered activity badges and a Tenderfoot investiture for Rene Bastarache and Steven Rossignol Announcements noted a June picnic at Camp Nutting Acton a June 8 gathering at Biddeford Shopping Center and a June 10 round table at Hollis Center Rod and Gun Club Participants in Memorial Day parade to meet at Woodlawn Cemetery Lunch served by parents
A short classified item notes pets available in Section 47 listings. It highlights a range of animals and pets for adoption or sale, urging readers to check nearby listings for details and prices.
William James of 5 York Street Biddeford and Chester Morel of 6 Green Street along with Mrs. Fred Miliken of Hills Beach are noted as medical patients at Webber Hospital. Mrs Alma Caron of 322 Granite Street is a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Mrs Dorothy L Patterson of 104 Foss Street is a seral patient at Webber Hospital. Georgia Remillard of 73 Seaview Avenue Old Orchard Beach has returned home after hospitalization at Notre Dame Hospital Biddeford.
A roundup of youth and church events includes Royal Rangers and Missionettes for ages 12 to 17 at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach. Full Gospel Assembly evangelistic service at 7 30 p m in Biddeford American Legion Hall 508 Elm Street. Pioneer Girls meeting 6 30 p m at Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills. Ladies Prayer at 10 a m in Lyman Baptist parsonage Goodwins Mills. Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes include St Monica's Ye bunk Saturday 9 30 a m for Grades 5 and earlier Fridays for Grades 6 8. Kingdom Hall Jehovahs Witnesses 107 Main St Saco hosts Ministry School 7 30 p m and Ministry Development Class at 8 35 p m.
Boucouvalas Dupuis AMVETS Post in Saco met at the Spring Street hall and voted to place a $10 advertisement in the AMVETS Convention program. Commander George Goodale led the session with prayers by chaplain pro tem Walter Fougere. Post membership stands at 65. Harold Strout spoke on the driver education program. Edgar Simard won an attendance prize.
A scanned page lists numerous names associated with Thornton Nassan College and related institutions across the Northeast. Included are Harry Mason, Janice O'Neil, Meredith Searles, Jane Smith, Husson College, and many more tied to colleges, vocational institutes, hospitals, and beauty schools in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, New York, and beyond.
Cloudy conditions with a chance of light rain mainly in the south portion. Not very cool with lows in the upper 40s to around 45. Friday remains cloudy with occasional light rain in the south portion and cooler temperatures.
Discussion on Chief Justice Burger and the Warren Court era. Analysts note Burger's potential to slow the court’s broad expansion of defendants’ rights, while praising conservative-leaning yet enlightened stances. Senators laud his intellect. critics warn of potential shifts in criminal law jurisprudence.
Officers were elected at the Saco Jaycee Wives meeting at Mrs. James Cartier's home Tiffany Lane Saco with President Mrs. James Eve Ill in charge. The slate includes President Mrs. Barry Gallant Vice President Mrs. L Daniel Dearborn Recording Secretary Mrs. Sherman Leter Treasurer Mrs. Walter Lewis Corresponding Secretary Mrs. William Jercey and State Director Mrs. Ward. Delegates to the June state convention in Bar Harbor were Mesd Cartier Ward Dearborn and Gallant. Tierney will participate in the Speak-Up contest at the convention.
Biddeford Zoning granted a permit to John Couture of 31 Mer St to build a takeout stand at 597 Elm St after proving the site was in a B-2 zone. Albert Mondville of 328 West St was denied a snowmobile parts shop in an R-1 zone.
Several wills were probated this week in York County. Alfred Ogunquit resident Barbara Smith and Frederick Head share the $330000 estate of the late Mrs. Barbara Smith. Executor Richard Clarke Smith is appointed. John A. Clark of Old Orchard Beach leaves $7200 to widow Hadassah W. Clark, with her named executrix. Olive Perkins of Kennebunkport valued at $45000 bequeaths to her sister and many friends, with Elizabeth Perkins named executrix.
During a South Biddeford United Methodist Church Guild meeting at Mrs. David Abbott's Biddeford Pool home, members voted to hold a banquet at Shawmut Inn Kennebunkport on June 17 at 6 30 p m to raise money for the camp fund. Mrs Bore Ball led devotions and Mrs Robert Rand directed the program Creative Expressions as the group prepared to send youth to summer camp.
Saco Adults meet at AMVETS Hall on Spring Street with card games and a lunch. The center announced 15 card tables were funded for new quarters. A June 4 meeting at a new Episcopal church site was set. Plans include student performers from Burns and Fairfield schools and May birthday celebrations.
A small social circle invites interested persons to join weekly gatherings hosted by a group including Mrs. Hie Mrs. Keithley Mrs. Dyer and Vira Lord. Meetings run each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with an open attendance policy.
Sirhan is moved toward the U S Supreme Court if needed and awaits transfer to Cell 33 on death row. The cell details: 4 by 7 by 11 feet with a ceiling light, 3 hours daily exercise, no contact with other inmates. Below lies the gas chamber where 194 people have died since 1938, last execution in 1967. A defense motion seeks a new trial on 13 points including notebooks and diaries seized improperly and a mistrial after reports of a Sirhan guilty plea in a prior case. In Washington, Sen Herman Talmadge urges expanding the food stamp program to fight malnutrition.
Four divorces finalized this week in 10th District Court at Saco involve Catherine F. Jones and Vernon Jones of Kennebunk with a small alimony award and custody of one minor. Also listed are Charles C. Hutto and Lillian G. Hutto of Buxton with alimony and support provisions, Anna M. Bergeron and Leo Paul Bergeron of Wells with child custody for two children, and Chester Nichols and Jean Nichols of Old Orchard Beach with monthly child support and counsel fees.
Saco police investigate a break into Ed and Franks Chevrolet on Portland Road. Thieves pried open a filing cabinet and a rear window pane to take about $100 from an office. Police reported the incident occurred Tuesday morning.
CHICAGO AP reports a teachers strike begins today leading to about 600,000 students staying home from school. The action affects public schools across the city, with teachers seeking concessions and district officials negotiating to resume classes.
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