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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1967

Page

2

Deaths in Biloxi Mi World War I veteran Dutremble

Joseph Dutremble 74 died May 13 in Biloxi Veterans Administration Hospital and was buried May 16 at the VA Cemetery. Funeral services were held at the Episcopal Church with Rev. A J Beall officiating and graveside prayers by Rev. N B Saucier. Full military honors were given with bearers from the 2052nd Communications Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, son T Sgt Leslie E Hicks present. He was born Sept 7, 1892 in Biddeford Maine and lived there most of his life before moving to Biloxi in 1962. He served in the 16th Field Artillery in World War I and belonged to several veterans groups. Surviving are his widow Evelyn, five sons Alfred Albert Paul William T Hicks, three daughters Irene Gagnon Louise Pageau Marguerite Martin, and two sisters.

Biloxi Miss Keesler Air Force Base Leslie E. Hicks Dutremble Biddeford Maine 16Th Field Artillery Tighe Beaudoin - Farley American Legion Last Man's Club Veterans of Foreign Wars Post York County Evelyn Dutremble Alfred Dutremble Brooklyn N.Y Albert Dutremble Saco Paul Dutremble

Earl M Mason Dies at 82 in Fairlee Vermont

Earl M Mason 82 a retired mechanical engineer died at a White River Junction nursing home He was born February 18 1885 in Andover Ohio to Martin E and Isabel Cleve land Mason He studied at Rhode Island School of Design in 1905 and designed machinery for Saco Lowell Shops Biddeford Maine until 1950 later worked at Whitins Machine Shop Whitinsville Massachusetts He retired in 1955 and moved to Vermont Surviving are his widow Alice Pratt Mason four sons Lt Cmdr Philip J Mason Oakland California Earl H Mason Windsor Frank Mason Wayne Pennsylvania and William P Mason San Jose California and seven grandchildren

Orono Woman Elected LWV President Adopts Three Point Program

Mrs Stanley IL Freeman of Orono was elected president of the League of Women Voters. The group approved a three point program urging evaluation of state government function, support for state conservation measures, and approval of a state income tax.

Scarborough Stanley IL Freeman League of Women Voters

Appleton Wins Keep Maine Scenic Trophy

An all woman committee with a $325 budget capped the 1966 Keep Maine Scenic trophy for Appleton. The 700 resident town is the smallest to win and will receive a silver bow and a $200 grant.

Augusta Maine Appleton

Funeral directors directory entry for Saco Maine

Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco contact 284 5611 Philip H. Gross Sr director Emond s Funeral Home 284 5511 Frank X Emond J P Conroy Dennett and Craig 365 Main Street Saco Maine Dial 282 0562

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

Card of Thanks for Thankful Community Notices

The notices express gratitude to priests doctors hospitals nurses and hospital staff for care and support during illness and after losses. Individuals named include Mrs Victoria St Lawrence Mrs Alexina Normand and families with thanks to Dr Fortier Webber Hospital Notre Dame Hospital and Allied groups.

Bolduc Dr. Fortier Webber Hospital Remallard-Martel Royal Canadian Legion Victoria St. Lawrence Notre Dame Hospital Alexina Normand

Ruth Northway dies in Massachusetts. services held in Easley

Mrs Ruth T Northway 55 a former Saco Maine resident died suddenly May 19 at the home of her brother Arthur Tripp in Middleboro Mass She was born in 1912 in Middleboro MA Survivors include her husband Ralph L Northway three sons Charles Atlanta GA James Columbus OH Harold Greenville SC four daughters Cynthia Ladd Storrs CT Laura Gills trap Sharon and Linda Northway Easley seven grandchildren and her brother The funeral and burial were held Monday May 22 in Easley

Easley S.C Ruth T. Northway Saco Maine Arthur Tripp Middleboro Mass Ralph L. Northway Charles Atlanta James Columbus Ohio Harold Greenville Cynthia Ladd Stor

Daniel S. Hill 75 dies after long illness in Saco area

Daniel Sawyer Hill of Clark's Mill Road died yesterday morning after a long illness. He was born November 14, 1891 in the community and was a retired farmer. Survived by three sons Alton, Bernard and C. David, one brother George, seven grandchildren. Funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday at Shumway Funeral Home in Saco with burial at Goodwins Mills Cemetery.

Dayton Daniel Sawyer Hill Clark’s Mill Road Albert R Eleanor I. Hill Alton Hill Saco Bernard Hill Plaistow N.H C. David Hill George Hill Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Goodwins Mills Lyman

Biddeford Personal Notices Report October 1960s

Mrs. Roseanna Roy of 32 Sullivan Street Biddeford is a patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs. Albert Voyer of 276 Hill Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Mrs. Gabrielle Cadorette of 31 George Street Biddeford is a sure patient at Webber Hospital Airman 2 C Carl B Friedman U S Air Force son of Mr and Mrs Harry Friedman Buxton Road Saco has left for a year tour of duty in Pleiku Vietnam.

Roseanna Roy Sullivan St Biddeford Webber Hospital Albert Voyer Hill St Notre Dame Hospital Gabrielle Cadorette George St Carl B. Friedman U.S. Air Force Harry Friedman Buxton Road Saco Plei Ku Vietnam

Midweek religious services and choirs listed by area churches

Church notes announce Thursday prayer meetings at 7pm in Saco and Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army hall. Pentecostal services by Rev. E Terry Courtney in Kennebunk Knights of Pythias Hall. Choir rehearsals across Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach churches with various times.

Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach E. Terry Courtney Knights of Pythias Hall Main Street Kennebunk United ‘Church of Christ Biddeford School Street Methodist Church Saco

No Waste Pickup In Saco On Memorial Day

Saco street official Timothy J. Crowley II announced no waste collection on Memorial Day. All routes for the rest of the week will run one day late with Wednesday pickups moved to Thursday and so on.

Saco Street Timothy J. Crowley II Crowley

Thant Faults Security Council Delay After Cairo Mission

U Thant says Nasser acted rashly under Arab pressure and accuses the Security Council of delaying action. The council did not vote on a Denmark Canada resolution to back Thant’s Cairo mission, awaiting Thant’s report after talks in Cairo. Sources close to Thant say he is highly disturbed by the meeting before his return.

Nasser Thant Security Council Denmark Canada Cairo Lon

Assault charge against Biddeford man continued in district court

A charge of assault and battery against George Camire of 324 Granite Street Biddeford stemming from an alleged shooting incident involving his wife was continued until June 8 in 10th District Court this morning.

George Camire Granite St Biddeford 10Th District Court

Portland Weather: Windy Cool With Rain Tonight

Tonight in Portland, winds from the east to northeast 20 to 30 mph with rain and cool temperatures in the 30s to low 40s. Friday will be cloudy with occasional morning drizzle, partial clearing in the afternoon, and highs in the 40s.

Portland

May Tides High and Low Times Listed

Tides for May are shown with morning and evening values for several days. On the 25th the high at 12:26 AM and 1:08 PM precede low at 6:50 AM and 6:56 PM. On the 26th tides rise at 2:14 AM and 1:56 PM with low at 7:38 AM and 7:44 PM.

A.M. P.M

Security Council to hear Thant report on Cairo mission

The United Nations Security Council plans to meet again after receiving U Thant's report on his Cairo peace mission. Thant cut his Cairo visit short and conferred three hours with President Nasser in a cordial meeting. The council debated a Canada Denmark draft urging Thant to report back, but fell short of backing for a vote.

United Nations, N.Y U.N. Security Council Middle East U Thant Cairo Thant New York U.N Gamal Abdel Nasser Soviet Union Canada India Bulgaria Mali Egypt U.S Arthur J. Goldberg Goldberg United States France Britain Nikolai T. Fedorenko Mediterranean

Saco Youth Bicycle Crash Leaves No Car Damage

A 15 year old from Saco escaped injury when his bicycle struck a car on Elm Street. Michael Goulet, of 28 Thornton Avenue, emerged from a service station yard and crossed Elm Street into Martha Jean Hall’s car at 14 James Street. The bicycle was damaged but the car sustained no damage.

Saco Elm Street Michael Goulet Thornton Ave Martha Jean Hall James St

House bill battles in Legislature stall amid party clashes

The House faced stalled action as leadership lost control and failed adjournments. In a key vote to recommit, 236 to 180 loss marked a party line battle. Democrats backed keeping the measure alive while Republicans split, with the church state debate shaping outcomes.

House Quie

Extension Group Plans Plant Sale

York County Extension Women's Leaders Association hosts a plant sale June 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Court House parking lot. Public invited to contribute bulbs shrubs seedlings perennials and trees to support the association's educational programs. Proceeds fund local educational outreach.

Alfred York County Extension Women’s Leaders Association Court House

Global powers push for peace as U Thant reports Cairo talks

President Nasser shows sympathy for reviving the Armistice Commission. The United States urges Soviet cooperation for a Four-Power peace effort and seeks Gulf of Aqaba open to ships. U.S. experts say Israel could beat Arab forces despite outnumbering. U.N. Security Council to meet after Thant's Cairo briefing.

Nasser U Thani Plop Israeli Armistice Commission United States Soviet Union Britain Gulf of Aqaba U.S Israel U.N. Security Council U Thant Cairo

Percy Considers Presidential Primary Entry

Sen Charles H. Percy says he might enter a presidential primary to aid the candidate he deems best qualified. He would not rule out a primary if it helps unity, though he expects to announce his nomination stance ahead of the Republican National Convention.

House Johnson Charles H. Percy Washington White House Percy Illinois New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Rockefeller Michigan George Romney Senate New Hampshire Nebraska Oregon

Crogan pays for bus window in green from Eire

Irishman Peter Crogan mailed five dollars to Bronx damage, telling city official Roy M. Goodman his boyhood window break. Goodman thanked him for the green from Eire and the note arrived in New York.

Associated Press New York Peter Crogan Dublin Ireland Roy M. Goodman Crogan Bronx Goodman Eire

Legion Unit in Biddeford Names Leader

Mrs. Alice Goulet announced she will accept the nomination for unit president at a Tighe Beaudoin Farley Unit meeting in Biddeford. Installations are set for 8 p.m. June 14 at the post on Elm Street with officers to wear white.

Alice Goulet Calais Tighe-Beaudoin Farley American Legion Auxiliary Elm Street Biddeford Geraldine Poire Lea Cadorette Marie Jeanne Pelletier Cub Scouts Webber Hospital Girls’ Department of St. Louis High School Theresa Bastarache Sunshine Nellie Petit Bastarache York County

Beach Take Out License Is Approved

The Sea Spray Motor Inn at Kennebunk Beach received a victualer's license with take out service and limits. Owner Jonathan Milligan must keep beach areas free of litter, empty trash containers nightly, and close by 8 p.m. The board ruled auctions in a vacant Milligan store are not prohibited by zoning. Drainage issues in Longview Acres were discussed. The upper town hall will host The Barber of Seville on July 20 21 and 22.

Kennebunk Sea Spray Motor Inn Kennebunk Beach Victualer Jonathan Milligan Milligan Board of Selectmen Longview Acres Selectmen Earle D. Hardy Upper Hardy

Vice President Appointed At Biddeford Council Meeting

Stephen Fleurant was appointed vice president to finish the term during a Biddeford council meeting at St Johns Hall. The group voted a $5 donation to Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus for Biddeford Cub Scout Pack 309 picnic funds. June to August meetings set for the fourth Wednesday. Norman Laverriere led the business segment.

Stephen Fleurant Council Chagnon Union St. Jean Baptiste St. John’s Hall Adams Street Biddeford Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Norman Laverriere

Saco Jaycees Named As Blue Chip Chapter

The Saco Jaycees were named a Blue Chip Chapter at the state convention in Bangor. The local unit was one of 33 in the state to receive the award for achievement and membership growth. A. Raymond Gannon Jr. received a Jaycee Senatorship from the local chapter. Plans were reported for the Miss York County Pageant at Thornton Academy May 31, a magic show at Fairfield School June 24, a joint dance with Old Orchard Beach Jaycees May 12, and a Cascades banquet June 17. A committee was formed to study floats for the Saco Centennial parade. The gavel passed from James Cartier to Leo Muise.

Saco Jaycees Bangor Mutual Fire Insurance Co A. Raymond Gannon Jr Old Orchard Beach Banqnet Cascades Saco James Cartier Leo Muise

Major Pearce’s Cuba flight ends in asylum offer

Major Richard H. Pearce reportedly flew a single engine plane at wave top level from Florida to Havana to seek asylum for himself and his four year old son Richard Jr. A radio message was heard mid flight and a Coast Guard plane responded. Havana Radio said asylum was offered to the Army major. Pearce was at Ft. Sam Houston as aide to Lt. Gen. Thomas Dunn.

Richard Harwood Pearce Cuba U.S New York City Miami Fla Richard H Pearce Florida Straits Coast Guard Havana Military Libertad Richard Jr United States Army Communist Party Gramma Homestead Air Force Base Florida Federal Aviation Agency American Defense FAA United States U.S. Weather Bureau Bahamas Texas Georgia Miami Herald Beaumont Tex Sandra Thomas A. Thomas John V. Mitchell Houston

Petrin Selected for Association Operations Committee

Raoul C. Petrin of Petrin and Petrin Inc Biddeford Maine was named to the agency operations committee of the Independent Mutual Insurance Agents Association of New England. He has 20 years in the insurance business and is active in the Biddeford Saco Elks Lake E Hart Knights of Columbus and Eagles. He and his wife Marie and their children live at 35 Summer St Biddeford.

Roslindale Mass Warren Wolloff Mutual Insurance Agents Association of New England Raoul C. Petrin Petrin and Petrin, Inc Biddeford Maine Perrin

Plans Grow for State Board Vocational Proposal

The group outlined continued plans from page one to draft the final proposal for the state board. A local survey of business and industry needs will begin once forms are available, with a high school educational survey to determine student vocational training needs to be completed before June.

Page One State Board Biddeford

Beach town awards middle school contract to Curran & Cossette

Old Orchard Beach Town Council awarded Curran & Cossette Construction Co. of Concord New Hampshire a 541280 project for the new middle school base bid 534640 with approved alternates. Construction to start June 1 1967 and finish Feb 1 1968 with 25 per day penalty. The council thanked the school building committee and the project moves to the district trustees. Also VFW Auxiliary tag day July 8 approved. mobile ice cream wagon license for Michael Riddell of Canada denied.

Old Orchard Beach Curran & Cossette Construction Co Concord N.H V.F.W Michael Riddell Canada

Social Security Payments In Maine Increase

Maine residents received 115.981 million dollars in social security benefits last year a 7.4 percent rise. In Cumberland York and Sagadahoc Counties 43 505 people collected 3 183 425 dollars monthly by year end 1966 with 5 946 young widows and children receiving 339 839 and 2 521 disabled workers getting 176 844. Keith C. Coombs Portland social security district manager notes higher benefits for families and ongoing protections for survivors and disabled workers with future law changes likely to raise benefits further.

Maine Cumberland York Sagadahoe Keith C. Coombs Portland Coombs Ways and Means Committee House of Representatives

Lexington School for the Deaf Opens in New York in 1867

The Lexington School for the Deaf was established in New York City in the year 1867, marking a milestone in education for deaf students. The institution began serving as a cornerstone for Deaf culture and instructional services in the region.

New York City Lexington School For the

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