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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1969

Page

2

Deaths ARUNDEL Neil Johnson 65

Neil Johnson 65 of Arundel died this morning in a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. Born March 19, 1904 in Biddeford he was a self employed worker, member of Arundel Grange IOOF in Kennebunk and First Congregational Church Kennebunkport. Survived by widow Lois Hill Johnson five daughters two brothers two sisters fifteen grandchildren and nieces. Funeral Thursday 2 pm from First Congregational Church Kennebunkport with memorials at Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunkport. Memorial services by IOOF Lodge Kennebunk tomorrow at 7:30 pm.

Pauline J. Drew Arundel Naomi Cyr Donna Coyne Juanita York West Kennebunk Florence Whittier Kennebunk James H. Johnson Kennet Donald Johnson First Congregational Church Kennebunkport Robert M. Howes Arundel Cemetery Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Ioof Lodge

Biddeford Saco Elks to Hold Service for Dr J R Larochelle

The Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks will conduct ritual services for Dr J R Larochelle at 7 30 tomorrow evening at Emond Funeral Home located at 72 Hill Street Biddeford.

Biddeford

Lake E Hart Council Knights to pray for James Gillis

Members of the Lake E Hart Council Knights of Columbus Biddeford meet at 7:30 tonight at Emond's Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford to say prayers for James Gillis a member.

Lake E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Biddeford Emond’s Hill St James Gillis

Aladdin movement as students depart to buses

Aladdin continued from page one as the troupe streamed toward ten buses outside the gym. Committee members and teachers organized the children, directing which school to which bus and adjusting schedules to move the next large group to Saco.

Saco Nathanson Lioyd Trecartin Robert Center Philip Curtis William Kang Bradley Leach Richard Spath Henry Tartre J. Edward Whelan Robert Whittier

Teen-Agers Smoking in Bakersfield Areas Rise

Davis notes widespread youth smoking across districts and urges parental involvement in anti smoking programs. A study shows highest rates where both parents smoke, while non smoking parents correlate with much lower youth smoking. Students behind peers and those unlikely to attend college also show higher smoking likelihood.

Page O Ne Bakersfield Davis

Funeral notices from Biddeford shoreline churches

Obituaries list Biddeford residents Arthur L Beaudoin Edward G Demeule James Gillis and J Raoul Larochelle with funeral details including church names St Joseph St Andre St Demetrios and Emond Funeral Home hours for calling and service times scheduled Wednesday and Thursday with viewing today evenings and mornings noted for each.

Beaudoin Arthur L Wal Street Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Emond Funeral Home Demeule Edward G Bacon Street St. Andre's Church Emond Funeral

Funeral Directors Emond's Funeral Home Ad

Frank X. Emond and J. P. Emond listed for funeral services at Emond's Funeral Home, 244 5511, indicating an obituary or memorial notice.

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P

Funeral services for Rachel Bissonnette Biddeford

Funeral services for Rachel Theresa Bissonnette of 50 Foss Street Biddeford were held Monday morning at 9 from Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford with Rev Maurice Morin officiating. Burial followed in St Josephs Cemetery Biddeford with committal by Father Morin. Bearers were Leonel Poisson Donald Robinson Dale Robinson and Michael Jacques.

Rachel Theresa Bissonnette Foss St Biddeford Emond Funeral Home Hill St Maurice Morin Office of the Angels St. Joseph’s Cemetery Father Morin Leonel Poisson Donald Dale Robinson Michael Jacques

GOP State Chairman Joly to Speak in Saco Meeting

Cyril M. Joly Jr., chair of the Maine State Committee and former Waterville mayor, will address the Saco Republican City Committee at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Saco 10th District Court. The event includes refreshments after the talk.

Saco Republican City Committee Saco 10Th District Court Cyril M. Joly Jr Maine State Committee Joly Waterville Colby College Boston University Law School New York City Republican National Committee Republican Congressional Committee Department of Health, Education and Welfare National Association of Manufacturers NYC Young Republicans City Committee of Manhattan Washington, D. C Colby Alumni Club NYC Club John Lindsay Nelson Rockefeller New York Maine John Reed State Citizens For Goldwater Waterville City

Biddeford City Workers Reject Union

Biddeford city workers voted 22 to 7 against union representation. The bid was filed by Pine Tree Council 4, Local 481 of the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees Union in Augusta. Executive director Robert E. Montminy and field organizer Byron H. Porter oversaw the vote at Biddeford City Hall Building.

Biddeford Pine Tree Council American Federation of State

Paul Starrett helped shape urban America with iconic landmarks

Paul Starrett (1866–1957) rose from Kansas prairie roots to build New York’s famed skyline including the Flatiron and Empire State Buildings, plus Pennsylvania Station and Macy’s. He also contributed to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., and left a lasting legacy in modern urban design.

Paul Starrett America Kansas Prairies Starrett New York Pennsylvania Station Macy's Lincoln Memorial Washington, D.C

Biddeford Residents Listed as Surgical Patients

Roland Boucher of 188 Elm Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Mr and Mrs Carl Richards of 117 Granite Street Biddeford have returned home after Pine Point Manor Scarborough. Wesley Buzzell of Lewiston son of Herbert Buzzell of Harvey Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston.

Roland Boucher Elm St Biddeford Webber Hospital Carl Richards Granite St Pine Point Manor Scarborough Wesley Buzzell Lewiston Herbert Buzzell Harvey Street Central Maine General Hospital

Religious and social meetings listed for Biddeford churches

The Women's Society of Christian Service at Foss Street United Methodist Church will meet at 7 30 p m in the church vestry tomorrow. Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella plans a social at 7 30 p m tonight at St John s Hall ams Street. Unity Social Club meets tomorrow night at 8 at Mrs Garside Buxton Road. Council Chagnon now St Jean Baptiste will meet tomorrow night at 8 at St J Hall Adams Street.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Foss Street United Methodist Church Biddeford Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella St. John’s Hall Ams Street Unity Social Club Garside Buxton Road Council Chagnon St. Jean Baptiste St. J. Hail Adams Street

Church choir and prayer schedules across Biddeford and area

Local churches list weekly choir rehearsals and prayer services. Mills United Methodist in Lyman hosts Youth Choir rehearsals Thursdays at 6 30 pm. United Church of Christ in Biddeford holds Junior Choir on Wednesdays at 6 pm and Senior Choir at 7 pm. Advent Christian Church offers Wednesday 7 pm prayer notes and 7 30 pm prayer service and Bible study. Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle in Old Orchard Beach runs Wednesday 7 30 pm prayer service. Bagi Church midweek worship at 7 pm with Adult Choir at 8 pm. United Baptist Church Kennebunk conducts 6 45 pm Wednesday services. Christian Science Society Saco 7 45 pm Wednesday. Route 5 Kennebunk Lower Village hosts 2 pm Thursday reading session. Village Baptist Church Kennebunkport holds 7 pm Wednesday prayer service. Wells area Route 108. village Kenne ye Shae ai ease.

Goodwins Mills United Methodist Church Lyman United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village

Portland Weather Forecast Notes Cold Night Ahead

Fair conditions in Portland with temperatures dipping to the 35 to 40 degree range. Light winds remain modest as forecasters predict increasing cloudiness and warmer daytime hours on Wednesday.

Portland

Memorial Day plan for Wells and Ogunquit parade

Wells and Ogunquit honor veterans with a Memorial Day parade led by Elmer C. Hutchins as land marshal. The march starts at Wells Grange hall at 9 30 a.m. with the Wells School Band and includes ceremonies at Wells High School and Ocean View Cemetery. Wreaths cast at sea. Veterans groups from local posts participate.

Wells Elmer C. Hutchins Elbridge Leroy Hanson American Legion York County U.S Marilyn Macard Murphy Carroll Clark American Legion Wells Grange Ogunquit Gee Main Street Shore Road Portsmouth Naval Base American Lion Veterans of Foreign Wars Abraham Lincoln Women's Relief Corps Women's Relief Corps Rose Hamel Barbara Perkins

Officers Installed for Beach Lions Club in Old Orchard Beach

Officers of the Lions Club of Old Orchard Beach were installed Saturday at a Ladies Night dinner at Cascade Lodge in Saco. George Clark of Scarborough, past district governor, served as installing officer with Mrs. Clark. Clarence Roberts became president with Charles Barnes as first vice president and Sumner Johnson as secretary-treasurer. Emer son Cummings is lion tamer and John McNeill tail twister. Regular meetings pause for summer with a Ladies Night picnic planned for June 18 if arrangements are made. Theodore Poirier, retiring president, attended.

Old Orchard Beach Lions Club of Cascade Lodge Portland Road Saco George Clark Scarborough Clark Harold Richardson The Deering Lions Club of Portland Richardson Clarence Roberts Charles Barnes John McNeill Emerson_Cummings Sumner Johnson Egular Theodore Poirier Lions Club Cascades Clarence

Kennedy rocket set for July 16 liftoff with Armstrong Aldrin

Cape Kennedy already hosts the towering rocket awaiting launch on July 16. President schedules calls and confirms crew including Neil A. Armstrong Rex and Edwin E. Aldrin. The mission plans detail a lunar landing by Armstrong and Aldrin while Michael Collins pilots the command module in lunar orbit.

Cape Kennedy Neil A. Armstrong Rex Edwin E. Aldrin Armstrong Aldrin Collins Moon Orbit

Budget Talks Shape Maine Budget Fight This Week

The governor said compromise is the session’s aim though lawmakers show little willingness to budge. A $277 million current services budget is in place with a $31 million tax increase and a $40 million extra from Part II plans. GOP aims include a 1 point sales tax rise and a 2 percent corporate income tax. Democrats resist higher sales taxes though, while considering school subsidies, university funding, welfare, and new agencies.

Tee Curtis GOP Maine University of Maine Human Rights Commission

Blount outlines reform proposal amid labor dispute talks

Blount says the reform bill is not formally endorsed yet and cites fruitful talks. The plan would create a fair mechanism to resolve labor disputes and negotiator stalemates, retain a strike prohibition, and add bind arbitration by a three member board. He reports good reception from lawmakers on both parties.

Blount Lount Nance

Nation's First Cold College Claim Amid Deluge Puzzle

A fragmented item references a Memphis Tennessee news page noting a quiz style prompt about the nation’s first cold college and a self-service grocery store. The readable text hints at a historic or playful inquiry with mentions of Ober and a deluge theme.

Memphis, Tenn

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Neil Johnson Aladdin Gillis, James Alfred Street Nicholas Liberis St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Shumway Funeral Service Spains Street Philip H Gross Sr Denneti & Craig Rachel Bissonnette Bar Enterprise Assn Hill Streets United. Baptist Church Christ Church Congreen - Methodist Danetreet Christian Science Society Winter Street Jeanne Ace Ogunquit Church Village Baptist Church Aigr Low Trip Beach Lions Club Bradford RADIO Biddeford Shopping Center Post Newspager Enterprise Asst Klin Erie Carey Bros Jewelers Main St. Biddeford
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