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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1967

Page

2

Deaths Amedee Emond 66 Biddeford

Amedee Emond 66 of 22 Westland Ave Biddeford died last night in a Biddeford hospital. Born April 9 1901 in St Henri Levis Quebec he was a 15 year employee of the Biddeford Saco Water Co retiring three years ago. Survived by widow Claudia Breton Emond a son Leopold Emond three daughters and five sisters two brothers ten grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Funeral at 8:30 a.m. Monday from St Josephs Church with burial in St Josephs Cemetery. Friends may call Bolduc Funeral Home tonight and tomorrow and Sunday from 2 to 10 p.m.

St. Henri Levis Que Joseph Lydia Drapeau Emond St. Joseph’s Church Biddeford Biddeford-Saco Beloit Wis Marcel Drapeau Quebec Archer Guay Alphonse Brisson Omer Falardeau Ernest Lemieux Edmond Chamberland Alphonse Emond St. Joseph's Church St. Joseph's Cemetery Bolduc Alfred St

Simeon Lemay 92 longtime Biddeford resident dies in Westbrook

Simeon Lemay 92 longtime Biddeford resident dies in a Westbrook hospital after living with his daughter at 32 Winslow Lane He was born May 16 1875 in Canada and worked as a farmer at Biddeford Saco Coal Co and Pepperell Mfg Co Surviving sons Albert Roland Alphee daughters Alice Rouleau Evelyn Morin and Richard plus 19 grandchildren Funeral arrangements handled by Blais Funeral Home with service at St Hyacinth Church time to be announced

Westbrook Simeon Lemay Biddeford Arthur Rose) Richard Winslow Lane Canada United States Biddeford-Saco Coal Co Pepperell Mfg

Saco Rebekah Lodge to Meet at Odd Fellows Hall

Members of the Saco Rebekah Lodge will meet at 7:30 p.m. in Odd Fellows Hall, ACO.

Saco Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Aco

Local residents listed as patients in Biddeford hospital

Everett M Whitten of 15 Glenwood Ave Saco Oswald Leger of 9 Kinney Ave Old Orchard Beach Roy Martin of 188 Lincoln St Saco and Mrs Oscar Nolette of 48 Cedar Ave Old Orchard Beach are patients at Webber Hospital Biddeford Also noted are the Romeo family and others who have returned home after attending the Romeo Pillsbury wedding in Biddeford with Cranston R I Pawtucket R I Providence R I listed among attendees

Everett M. Whitten Glenwood Ave Saco Webber Anthony Jannucelli Cranston R. 1 Raymond Senerchia West Warwick Kenneth Mowry Pawtucket R.J John Mowry Providence R.L Biddeford Romeo - Pillsbury Weding

Accidents Reported in Biddeford Traffic Collisions

Police report two accidents in Biddeford. Aline P Jariz 19 of 274 West St and Roland L Hunt 44 of 155 Hill St collided at Washington and Jefferson Streets with no injuries. A second contact at Stone and Lincoln Streets involved Richard F E Pike 17 of 20 Cleveland St Saco and Ida M Saucier 50 of Saco.

Aline P. Jariz West St Biddeford Roland L. Hunt Hill St Washington and Jefferson Streets Miss Jariz Jefferson Street Alfred Street Huot Washington Street Stone Lincoln Streets Richard FE. Pike Cleveland St Saco Ida M. Saucier

Funeral Directors and Funeral Homes in Saco Maine

Listing of funeral homes and directors in Saco Maine including Shumway Funeral Service on Spring Street and Emond's Funeral Home. Also includes Dennett and Craig on Main Street with contact numbers for Philip H. Gross Sr. and Frank X. Emond.

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

Funeral for Mrs Malvina Regina in Saco

Funeral services for Mrs. Malvina Regina of 97 Common St Saco were held at Most Holy Trinity Church. A requiem high mass was led by Rev Robert E Lee with organist and soloist Miss Louise Welch, followed by burial in St Mary's Cemetery Biddeford. Bearers were Joseph Regina John McSweeney Walter Grace Timothy Crowley III Thomas Ogden and Joseph Litwinowich.

Malvina Regina Common St Saco Most Holy Trinity Church Robert E. Lee Louise Welch St. Mary's Cemetery Biddeford Father Lee Joseph Regina John McSweeney Walter Grace Timothy Crowley III Thomas Ogden Joseph Litwinowich

Boys Fellowship of Lyman Baptist Church Meets Saturday

The Boys' Fellowship of the Lyman Baptist Church will meet Saturday at 10 a.m. at the church. The note invites members of the I church notes for the gathering.

Boys’ Fellowship J Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Mother Pleads Innocent To Manslaughter

Deborah Hutchins Ford of Lebanon 19 pleads innocent to manslaughter in the death of her 11 day old son Todd Michael Ford and posts 2000 bail as trial looms. The infant died of a brain hemorrhage in Sanford hospital on March 18 per authorities.

Alfred Lebanon Deborah Hutchins Ford Todd Michael Ford Charles A. Pomeroy Atty Charles A. Smith Saco Sanford Arthur E. Coale York County Corale Patrick FE. Doyle Acton Frances Shaw Doyle

Greek Society Installs Officers at Biddeford Banquet

The St Fotini Society held its annual banquet at Wonderbar Steak House in Biddeford where officers were installed. Named were President Mary Throumoulos and Vice President Rosella Dragoumanos among others. Guest speaker Plato Truman spoke on his Vietnam tour as James Draggins and local leaders received checks and prizes were awarded.

St. Fotini ‘Society Wonderbar Washington Street Biddeford Mary Throumoulos Rosella Dragoumanos Fred Hadiaris Theodore Mersey Peter Shoureas Peter Mantis Alex Hadiaris Roy Mendros Throumoulos Dragoumanos Shoureas Mersey Dennis Vanites Mantis James Draggins St. Demetrios Cemetery Plato Truman Vietnam Vanites Shourens Draggins St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Porta Mendros Helen Truman Michael Caras Wilfred Crepeau

Body of Biddeford Man Found in Surf

Saco police report a body found floating in the surf at the foot of Surf Street in Camp Ellis. Norman R. Cote, 29, of 33 George Street Biddeford, identified. Cote had been reported missing May 14. Indications point to drowning. Funeral arrangements incomplete.

Saco Surf Street Camp Ellis Norman R. ‘Cote George St Biddeford Cote

Municipal Offices In Saco To Close

Saco city offices will be closed Monday May 29 per City Clerk Joan Lamont tagne. Fishing licenses available at the police station during closure.

Saco Joan Lamontagne

Weather: Rain and Gale Warnings Along the Coast

Rain mixed with snow at higher elevations and cooler conditions persist tonight. Lows near 40, Saturday will be cloudy with rain ending in western areas and a slight warming trend.

May Tides High Low Across A.M. P.M Times

Tide schedule indicates high and low water times for the month of May with morning and evening readings. Entries show specific dates and rounded times for high tides and low tides across different days.

Muskie To Speak At Kennebunk Memorial Day Program

In Kennebunk the Memorial Day observance sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Kennebunk Post will feature Senator Edmund S. Muskie as the Memorial Day speaker at 1 p.m. The program opens with a concert by the Kennebunk High School Band and Park Street School Band. A procession follows at 2 p.m. with various color guards and local groups, ending at the Memorial Monument for ceremonies and tributes. The day also includes cemetery visits at dawn and a parade route through town if weather permits.

Kennebunk Veterans of Foreign Wars Kennebunk Memorial Post Edmund S$. Muskie Kennebunk Town Hall Park Street Stephen Concannon St. Martha's Parish Edward C. Winston V.F.W Kennebunk Selectman U.S. Army Edward G. Ward Kennebunk Baptist Church Town Hall Charles W Smith Ernest Powers Albert J. Croteau Roger Turcotte Arnold H. Truscott Edward Winston Donald Hanson Robert Slowik U.S. Naval Base Group Portsmouth N.H Kennebunk High School V.F Rey Henry Meyert Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Pine Grove West Kennebunk Hope Cemetery Evergreen Cemetery Kennebunk Landing Emery Cemetery Kennebunk Lower Village Edward Benoit Clarence Davis Kenneth Joy

Break Reported At Biddeford Water Street Store

Biddeford police investigate a late night or early morning break at Trottier's Market on 29 Water Street. Owner Armand Trottier says $30 in quarters $45 in pennies and over $400 in checks were taken and the front door lock damaged. Detective Adelbert Morin leads the inquiry.

Biddeford Water Street Armand Trottier Trottier

Police Cruiser Damaged After Rear-End Collision

Saco police report an early morning accident on Main Street when a car driven by David M. Gagnon 27 Hollis Center slowed to turn left and was struck in the rear by a Saco patrol car driven by Thomas V. Knox 38 of Ricker Road Saco. Police cruiser damage listed at 376 dollars.

Saco David M. Gagnon Hollis Center Main Street Thomas V. Knox Ricker Road Gagnon Auto

Vehicles Collide At Beach Intersection In Old Orchard Beach

Police report an accident at the Colby Avenue and Fourth Street intersection in Old Orchard Beach. Virginia D. Sawyer, 52, of Temple Avenue, and Lawrence Cranshaw, 79, of Goodale Avenue, Saco, were drivers in the collision yesterday.

Old Orchard Beach Virginia D. Sawyer Temple Ave Lawrence Cranshaw Goodale Ave Saco Colby Avenue Fourth Street

Traffic Violators Fined in Saco Court

In Saco 10th District Court several defendants faced fines for traffic violations. Notables include Ray mond Adams $25 imprudent speed and Dwight Berry $15 stop sign plus $20 speeding, with many others cited for speeding, unregistered vehicles, suspensions, and related offenses. A few cases were dismissed on costs or at complainant request.

Saco 10Th District Theodore Cote Pine St Biddeford Raymond V. Adams Vernon St Saco Dwight W. Berry Graham St Dover N.H Gary W. Gould Auburn Edward Robblee Center Lovell Theodore J. Cote Westbrook Lawrence A. Laffin Portland Charles M. Murphy Clinton John Cooke Jr Lawrence R. Plante Elm St Ideford Stephen M. Smith Wells Patience A. Thyng Kennebunk D. Percy Day Joann Libby Camp Ellis Leo A. Marquis Cape Elizabeth John R Franklin Schaefer Brooks Robert E. Seaver Dublin Sherman L. Greene Cecil Briggs Jr Charles E. Shain New London Conn Robert B. Smith Joseph D. Ouellette Prospect St Robert Berry Robert A. Lambert South Berwick

Bedard Congratulated By House On 50th Anniversary

The Maine House honored Rep. Camille Bedard of Saco with an order of congratulations on the approaching 50th wedding anniversary for him and Mrs. Bedard. Bedard, 74, a four-term representative, is a Biddeford native and retired.

Augusta Saco Camille Bedard D-Saco Bedard Canada Biddeford

Vehicle damage totals listed for Sawyer and iCranshaw autos

Damages reported for two cars. Sawyer vehicle listed at 204 dollars and iCranshaw auto at 234.60 dollars. Police or claim records note these figures as listed damages.

Sawyer

Relief Comes From Two Phone Calls For Saco Family

United States Representative Peter N Kyros of Maine helps a Saco family learn Ronald Lavigne was wounded in Vietnam and hospitalized in Japan. The family had no official word and feared the worst until Kyros office confirmed he was alive and in good condition.

Auick United States Joseph Lavigne Saco Ronald Vietnam Japan Lavigne Journal Lavignes The Washington Peter N. Kyros Maine Kyros

Camp Ellis Fire Unit To Assist With Supper

Camp Ellis Volunteer Firemen Auxiliary approves a baked bean supper for June 24. Members plan a June 1 meeting at 6 15 p.m. at the fire station and depart at 6 30 for dinner at Glen Mor Restaurant in Kennebunk. No meeting next week due to the outing.

Camp Ellis Glen - Mor Kennebunk Lillian Gagnon Ruth Stackpole Lillian Morris Greta Greenier Gagnon Arline Gregoire

Banquet Plans Set By St Andre's Hospital Unit

Members of St Andre's Home and Hospital Auxiliary have finalized plans for the annual banquet with Mrs. Marc E Simard president. The dinner is at 6 30 p m June 6 at Glen Mor Restaurant Kennebunk with Mrs Armand E Reay as mistress of ceremonies and an officers installation to follow. Reservations are being accepted through Mrs Raymond O Audie or Mrs Simard.

St. Andre's Marc E. Simard Glen Mor Portland Street Kennebunk Armand E. Reay Albert W. Cookson George Simard George.aradis Raymond O. Audie Elm St Biddeford Simard

Wells Grange maps summer plans and fundraisers

Wells Grange outlines summer activities at a Wednesday meeting on Sanford Road. July 15 is set for a Grange fair with chairmen named for aprons, fancy work, and white elephants. Plans include library fundraising, donations to Sweetser Children’s Home, and Wells-Ogunquit Health Association, plus a mystery ride next meeting.

Wells Wells Grange Sanford Road Nellie McIntire Mary Cole Sybil Thompson William Riley Alberta Morison Cole Community Progress Committee Home Economics Committee Sweetser Children's Home Saco Wells-Ogunquit Health Association Grangers Wells Grange Hall Madeline Granton Morison Emeline Moultis Helen Laprel Edna Anderson Grange

Truck Rolls Into Diner on Route 1 Crash

A rented truck rolled across Route 1 and crashed into a Kennebunk diner causing about 1000 dollars in damage. Passenger Gladys Erville and her husband Clement L. Erville were involved. she was uninjured and the vehicle brake failure was suspected. The diner was closed at 8 37 p m as police noted limited traffic prevented further harm.

Route 1

Dover Blaze Destroys Lumber Yard in High Winds

A general alarm fire destroyed the Diamod National Lumber Co. building in Dover New Hampshire as 100 foot flames rose into the air. High winds spread embers to nearby yards while rain later extinguished most flames. Three firefighters were treated for minor injuries as crews from Dover Somersworth and South Berwick fought the blaze and investigators probe the cause.

Dover N.H Diamod National Lumber Co Kidder Press Co Somersworth South Berwick Maine

U.S. Eyes Big Four Peace Effort If Mideast Talks Fail

Abba Eban visits Washington as President Johnson considers a Big Four summit if United Nations efforts stall. The Middle East crisis centers on efforts to open the Gulf of Aqaba, a crucial route to East Africa and Iranian oil for Israel.

U.N Middle East Abba Eban Washington Johnson United States Gulf of Aqaba Israel East Africa

Two Retiring Biddeford Teachers Are Honored

Miss Elizabeth Seidel and Mrs. Nardine Clark were feted at a Shawmut Inn banquet by the Biddeford Teachers Association. Seidel, a 51 year veteran, taught in Biddeford since 1916 and held several posts including Grade 1 at Kennedy School. Clark, a Kennebunkport resident, has 14 years in Biddeford High School Latin and English, with earlier stints in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport.

Shawmut Inn Kennebunkport Biddeford Elizabeth Seidel Nardine Clark Wentworth Street Washington Street Birch Street Emery Kennedy School Clark Biddeford High School University of Maine Kenniebunk Joseph Carrier Dovon Cornelius Darcy Board of Education BHS Paul Stebbins Stebbins Edward Radin Raynald Painchand Sarah-Jane Poli Donald Paine Burnell Page Jane Haines Mary Chenard Dorothy Kearney Anna Dumas J. Harry Seidel Claudette Levesque

Guest Preacher at Saco United Baptist Service

The 10 30 a m worship at Saco United Baptist Church will feature Rev Homer C Bryant of Ocean Park as guest preacher His sermon titled Echoes from Our Pittsburgh American Baptist Sessions notes his long service with the Vermont Baptist Convention and as its executive secretary for 28 years The Senior Choir directed by Lawrence Woodward will sing Heavenly Light with Mary M Hill on organ

Saco United Baptist Church Homer C. Bryant Ocean Park Pittsburgh Mr. Bryant Vermont Baptist Convention Lawrence Woodward Kopylow Mary M. Hill

Also Mentioned on This Page

Amedee Emond Westland Ave Crusitle Ws Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Memoriam Charles Martel Lucien R. Frechette Ilegal Justice Pomeroy Frechette County Atty Ronald E. Ayotte Sr Roscoe A. H. Hussey Muskie Nadine Clark Bruce L. Smith Smith Biddeford Teachers Asso Ciation Miss Seidel Lucien Doyon House Ronald Lavigne Egypt John Perreault Elaine White Roberta Green Daniel Beard Maryalice Braley Pauline Meserve Ethelyn Hill Raymond Kenneally Dorothy Russell Joseph Wood Jocelyn Dill Donald Allen Howard Proctor Eleanor Jacobs Oscar Perreault Alice Sullivan Mary Brady Eve Burgess Catherine O’connor Margaret O'Connor Clara Stone Louise Flanagan Gertrude Colliff June Boothby Dorothy McGowan Madeline Davis Esther Murphy Helen Finn Josephine Driscoll Frances Wooster Joan Cosgrove Catherine Neilon Paul Bellavance Roseanne Cote Josephine Seidel Elizabeth Cook John C. Seidel Robert E. Seidel Charles I. Seidel Marguerite Harrnette Paul Brady Thomas Wallace Maureen Conlon Anne Stebbins Margaret Mahoney Irene Mitchell Mary Seidel Andorpa Lapy Berkshire Jeanne W. Bibeau Encina Roger 8 Labbe Youland Jewelry Store Main St
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