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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1967
Page
2
Mrs Mildred Shane 77 resident of 85 Ferry Road Saco and widow of John Stewart Shane died in a local hospital early today. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are in charge of Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco.
Herbert F Sawyer 56 of 301 Bradley St Saco died suddenly at home. Born November 18 1909 in Saco he was a son of Noah and Laura Cote Sawyer. A World War II veteran and longtime Garland Mfg Co foreman he was a communicant of Most Holy Trinity Church. Surviving widow Marcel le Thivierge Sawyer a son Orrin F Sawyer a sister Mrs Willis Smith of Dayton and several nieces and nephews. Requiem high mass will be at Most Holy Trinity Church with Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco as interment. Friends may call Shumway Funeral Home tonight and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
Mrs Margaret Dillingham Johnson 85 of 15 May St Biddeford died Sunday afternoon after a lengthy illness. Born July 9, 1881 in Freeport she taught in Freeport and Biddeford systems and served as organist for 16 years at local churches. Survived by three daughters, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren. funeral Wednesday 1 30 p m Dennett and Craig Saco with interment in Freeport Woodlawn Cemetery.
Miss Grace Eva Rumery 87 of Wadlen Road Biddeford died in a Sanford nursing home after a long illness. Born September 1 1879 in Biddeford she was a daughter of John W and Carrie Cullen Rumery. Survived by brother Robert E Rumery and nephew Leon T Haley. Funeral from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco Thursday at 2 pm with Rev John Jordan officiating burial in Goodwins Mills Village Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 7 to 9 pm.
Miss Mary A. McLaughlin of Hotel Thacher Biddeford died suddenly at work. Funeral Mass held at Most Holy Trinity Church Saco with burial in Trinity Cemetery Somersworth New Hampshire. She was born in Glasgow Scotland April 16 1893 and worked as a nurse in Saco. Survived by brother Alex Cassidy Scotland and half sister Elizabeth Carey Philadelphia with nieces and nephews in Scotland.
Funeral service contacts include Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco phone 284 5611 Philip H Gross Sr director Emond s Funeral Home phone 284 5511 Frank X Emond J P Conroy Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine dial 282 0562.
Mrs. Alexina Perron 79 formerly of 162 Cleaves St Biddeford died Saturday in a local convalescent home. Born in Canada April 25 1888 she was the widow of John B Parron. Survived by four daughters and four sons with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral at St Andre's Church Biddeford Wednesday 9 am with burial in St Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call at Cote Funeral Home Saco today 1 to 9 pm.
Benjamin E Stewart 70 a USCG retiree and former chief boatswain's mate died suddenly in Derby Connecticut. Born December 10 1896 at Bailey Island he was a member of Masonic and Shrine organizations in Maine and served in both world wars. Survived by wife four children two siblings and many grandchildren. Funeral from Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunkport with Masonic services and Arlington Cemetery burial.
Members of York County Barracks Veterans of World War I will meet at Jefferson and South Streets Biddeford at 1 p m tomorrow and then attend memorial services at Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford.
Funeral rites for Norman R. Cote of 33 George Street Biddeford were held at St. Andre's Church at 9 this morning with Rev. Germain Bureau officiating. Choir sang under Mrs. Laura Proulx, organist. Burial followed in St. Joseph's Cemetery with committal prayers by Rev. Bureau. Bearers were Robert Cantara, Jean Paul Cote, Armand Cote and Robert Cote.
Funeral services for Amedee Emond of 22 Westland Ave Biddeford were held this morning at St Josephs Church Biddeford A solemn requiem high mass was celebrated by Rt Rev Msgr Elie Hevey assisted by Rev Valmont Gilbert as deacon and Rev Sylvia Levesque as subdeacon The Men s Choir provided singing with Mrs Diana Rousselle at the organ Interment followed at St Joseph s Cemetery Biddeford with Father Levesque reciting graveside prayers Bearers employed by Biddeford Saco Water Co were Desard Daudier Rosaire Roberge Norman Camire Clau vis Martin Raymond Sevigny and Normand Laverriere.
Fire destroyed two potato storage houses at Easton Station and damaged a refrigerator car on Bangor & Aroostook tracks. Seed potatoes barrels and grading equipment were lost in one shed owned by Owen Wheeler and Vahlsing Inc. The other house, likely empty, was owned by Vahlsing. Fire crews from Faston Presque Isle and Fort Fairfield fought the blaze. Cause and loss estimate unavailable.
Veterans officials announced the guest speaker for tomorrow's memorial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Rabbi Boris Gottlieb of Fitz Chaim Synagogue in Biddeford will deliver the address.
Mrs Annie Armtage aged 88 of La fayette Street Saco is described as a surgical carer at Webber Hospital Biddeford.
The Wardwell Home Board of Managers will meet at 1 p m on Thursday at 43 Middle St Saco. The Society of St Vincent de Paul at St Joseph's Church will hold a penny sale in the church basement at 1 p m Wednesday.
Sunbeams girls ages 6 to 10 will meet Tuesday at 3 30 p m at the Salvation Army hall 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach. Ladies Home League also meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the same hall. A prayer meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church Route 9 A off Route 109 Wells.
Old Orchard Beach VFW Post and Auxiliary held a joint installation at the post home on Atlantic Avenue. Melvin Marshall installed officers for the post, listing names and titles, with Wesley Varney presiding as retiring commander. Auxiliary officers were installed by Flora Poirier with a varied slate of positions and guests from multiple districts in attendance. a buffet lunch followed.
Weather report for Portland indicates fair and cool conditions tonight with some cloudiness in the southern portion. Low temperatures in the 30s. Tuesday brings fair skies and little temperature change.
Battles around Hue continued with four killed and 17 wounded in a mortar and terror attack as U S and allied forces seek to guard populated zones. Marine Lt Gen Walt called for more troops while Maj Gen Cushman prepares to take command and Operation Hickory ends.
Tidal times listed for May days show high and low tides with morning and evening phases. Entries include specific hours such as 3:56 and 4:56 for early May and 10:20 10:38 later, indicating daily fluctuation.
The five day forecast from the Weather Bureau covers northern New England, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Day temps average in the mid 60s to low 70s across the south and in the 60s in the north with nightly lows in the 40s. No major daily changes expected, with light showers possible Friday night or Saturday.
Oak Grove School in Vassalboro named L Lincoln Brown Jr to become associate head in July overseeing admissions curriculum and guidance. He will replace Robert and Eva Owen who head the school through 1968 the 50th year of their administration. Brown has held posts at St School Garden City and is completing a doctorate in education. He and his wife Julie Ingalls will attend the June 9 graduation events.
Close to 75 Cub Scouts, leaders and parents attended Pack 305's monthly meeting at Scout Hall Mason Street Biddeford. Den skits included Hatchs Wild Animals Harrimans Mighty Midgets Fergu sons Maniacs Katons characters and a high wire act. Webelos opened the program. Plans announced for Memorial Day parade and June 18 pack picnic at Drews Mills Road with rain date and a follow up leaders meeting on June 9.
The Rev. John Fairfield Society Children Of The American Revolution met at Senior President Mrs. Albert W. Coleman's Ferry Road home in Saco with Miss Carol Ann Tarbox presiding. Barbara King led devotions and led a program including a buffet planning for June 3 to raise funds for National G A R projects.
Old Orchard Beach committee members invite parishioners from St. Margaret s and friends from Old Orchard Beach Pine Point Scarborough Biddeford and Saco to an open house at the parish hall after Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 7 30 p m Thursday June 1 Msgr O Leary will attend until 9 30 p m to greet all attendees.
LIMERICK The Free Baptist Church held a dedication service for Rev and Mrs Philip C Gage who have been commissioned as American Baptist missionaries to Thailand. The event included local church representatives, a reception with a money tree, and remarks by Maine Baptist leaders. The Gages, ordained in 1963, will leave shortly with their three children for mission preparations.
The 20th annual Ruben School of the Dance revue was presented at Linnell Gymnasium, Thornton Academy, Biddeford with Mrs Gladys Ruben and assistants leading intermission and closing numbers. Performances featured Denise Martel and others in "We'll Stop and Show You" and many dancers in a variety of pieces including Barefoot Blues and Dancing Cowgirls. Plans noted for a guest ballet teacher at the studio during the summer.
The Maine Arts and Crafts group hosts its final pre summer meeting Thursday at 7 45 p.m. in the First Parish Unitarian Church Kennebunk. Guest Arthur T Lougee executive director of the York County Regional Planning Commission travels from Parsons field to discuss art and design with a career spanning Ford Motor Company Ford Times and the National Society of Art Directors.
Funeral arrangements will be handled by Emond's Funeral Home located at 72 Hill Street Biddeford upon the return of the body to the United States.
Saco police seek information on Ada Lee Quirk 17 of Kinney Shores Seaside Avenue missing since May 25. She is five feet three inches tall 135 pounds brown hair brown eyes. last seen in a blue and white checked dress and dark blue raincoat with brass buttons. Authorities notify relatives in Massachusetts New York and Pennsylvania and state police issued an all points bulletin.
Le Foyer in Biddeford hosted whist games with Richard St Onge as high scorer. Special awards went to Oliva Perreault Conrad Nolette Flora Lambert Medley Beaulieu St Onge and Penald Dumont. A long list of winners and a consolation prize were announced. next weekend the same parties will be held.
The Security Council meets over U Thant's warning that clashes over shipping blockades could spark a broader Near East war. Egypt accuses Israel of eight aggressions since 1949 and seeks urgent consideration. Egypt demands Canada withdraw its contingent amid Egypt's troop moves near El Arish. Saudi forces near Aqaba ordered to strike any aggression. Iraq threatens an oil embargo on supporters of Israel. The Arab League warns of oil risks if big powers intervene. Moscow Truth defends Egypt's blockade as self defense.
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