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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1968

Page

2

Deaths Mrs Marguerite C McIntire 80 Biddeford

Mrs Marguerite C McIntire longtime Biddeford resident dies after long illness in a Biddeford nursing home. Widow of Donald J McIntire she was born in New York City February 29 1888 educated in Biddeford. Survived by daughter Mrs Roger Bastide two sisters three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews funeral Monday 1 30 p m at Shumway Funeral Home Saco.

Marguerite C. McIntire Orchard St Biddeford Donald J. McIntire McIntire New York City Henry and Alveretta Hill Wadlin Foss Street United Methodist Church Roger Paul Bastide Carlisle Mass Lewis Babb Manchester N.H Frances Michie Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Saco

Mrs Elizabeth Irving 73 Dies in Cranston R I

Mrs Elizabeth E Irving 73 longtime Arundel Maine native died this morning in a Cranston Rhode Island hospital Born February 7 1895 in Rockland Maine she taught 40 years in Malden and Biddeford Survived by widower Maj Frank R Irving two children and six grandchildren Funeral arrangements indicate visitation tomorrow at Dennett Craig Funeral Home Saco Maine with interment in Biddeford Maine Friends may call 7 to 9 p m.

Boston Elizabeth E. Irving Arundel Maine Cranston, R.I Rockland George Rowe Lillian Searles Rowe Irving Kennebunkport Gorham (Maine Malden Biddeford Adah Order of Eastern Star First Baptist Church Portland Frank R. Irving U.S. Army This City Francis Blackman Cranston William A. Irving Burlington Dennett A Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco In Ees

Kennebunk group events and public meeting notices

The Harvey Bible Class of West Kennebunk Methodist Church plans a covered dish gathering at 6:30 pm with supper committee members listed. Olive Rebekah to host a district visitation at 7:45 pm with gown wear urged and refreshments after. An informal Kennebunk SAD public meeting is set for 7:30 pm at Town Hall with Asa Gordon present and officials urging attendance. Harvest of Harmony barbershop program at Town Hall starts 8 pm, plus a public baked bean supper in Christ Church dining room from 5 to 7.

Harvey Bible West Kennebunk Methodist Church Gladys Nadeau Myra Towne Marion Hoyt Mabel Wadsworth Olive Rebekah C.F. Hall Main Street Frederick Shields Sr Bourne Street Bangor Christopher C. Shields Kennebunk Town Hall Kenneunk Asa Gordon Kennebunk Christ Church Warren Morse Eels Nice Sheraton Plaza Boston

Funeral directors and contact details for Saco Maine

Funeral home listings show Emond's at 284 5511 and J P Shumway at 35 Leems Street Saco 284 5611 with Philip H Gross Sr director. Additional agency Dennett & Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine is listed in the obituary notice section.

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Shumway Funeral Service Leems Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig 365 Main Street Maine

Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support

We extend heart felt thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for aid and sympathy during our bereavement and for the floral tributes cards and car service for the funeral. Mrs Edouard Desloges Mr and Mrs Leonard Levasseur

Edouard Desloges Leonard Levasseur

Funeral services for Arthur J. Beaulieu Biddeford

Funeral services for Arthur J. Beaulieu of 87 Green St Biddeford were held at St Joseph Church. Rt Rev Msgr Eli Hevey celebrated the solemn high mass assisted by Levesque as deacon and Gilbert as subdeacon. Interment was in St Joseph's Cemetery. Bearers were Josephat Tardiff Henri Bourque William Bisson Edmund Neault Conrad Huot and Pierre Baiguy. Legation from Court Dean Canada American Association attended.

Arthur J. Beaulieu Green St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Eli Hevey

Joint Meeting Of Saco Church Classes Held

A united gathering of Friendship Fidelis and Fellowship Classes at Saco United Baptist Church drew 60 attendees. Lionel Cartwright presided, Rev. Carroll Condict led prayer, and reports from Secretary Isabelle Wilbur and Treasurer Raymond Taylor were shared. A Sunshine Committee report, a Weg fair note, and a Scarborough musician contributed, with refreshments served afterward.

Saco United Baptist Church Lionel Cartwright Carroll Condict Isabelle Wilbur Raymond Taylor Clary Sanborn Sunshine Committee Mildred Cartwin Roger Sally Cousens Scarborough Harley Scammon Jr Aca Emma Lougee Carl Ross Maidha Albrecht Robert Glidden Merrilla Dorothy Grant Ral Randall Melvin Wilbur Alice Woodman Fidelis Leonard Hurrell

Church Youth Groups and Meetings Timed Across Kennebunkport and York County

Local notes list Sunday and Monday youth services and classes at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle in Old Orchard Beach, Advent Christian Church Kennebunk, Unitarian Universalist Keane, South Congregational Kenneeneet, Lyman Baptist Goodwins Mills, area parishes in Kennebunkport Wells and Biddeford. Includes United Church of Christ groups, Baptists, and Universal Christian Union activities with times from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. and a covered dish supper and budget meeting in Biddeford.

Unitarian Universalist Church Ye Street Portland Road Keane High School of Religion St.Martha’s Kennebunkport St. Monica’s Kennebunk And Mary's Wells Beach St. Martha's Church Kennebunkport The United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford Congregation of Bddeford

Saco GOP Discusses Election Day and Plans

The Saco Republican City Committee met at headquarters to finalize General Election plans. They will host absentee ballot access this afternoon, tomorrow, and Monday, with transportation to seven wards on Tuesday. They discussed a Dec. 9 city caucus and election and planned an auction for Nov. 16 with Col. George A. Martin as auctioneer.

Saco Republican City Committee Gerard Cassette George Brickates Maine Horace Reth Jr United States Main Street George A. Martin Barbara Freeman Weymouth Street

Head Start Children Guests At Party In Biddeford

A Halloween party for Head Start children was held at Foss Street United Methodist Church in Biddeford with parents and siblings attending. Teachers and aides Mrs Mabel Desmarais Mrs Nancy Campobasso and Mrs Joyce Provencher assisted. Games and refreshments were served.

Foss Street United Meist Church Biddeford Ting Mabel Desmarais Nancy Campobasso Joyce Provencher Limerick

Biddeford Legion Auxiliary Post Meeting Postponed

A meeting of Alexandra Mac Millan Post Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary scheduled for Tuesday is postponed to Tuesday November 12 at the home of Mrs Diane Dubois 631 Elm St Biddeford. Also Our Lady of Victory Circle meets tomorrow at 2 pm at the Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford. Luke E Hart Knights attend communion breakfast tomorrow at Washington Street hall after 7 am mass at St Josephs Church. Fourth Degree Assembly also meets tomorrow 11 am at Washington Street hall. A public whist party remains Tuesday afternoon at Biddeford Adult Center Disabled American Veterans Hall Bradbury Street despite election day.

Alexandra MacMillan Post Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary Diane Dubois Elm St Biddeford Our Lady of Victory Circle Fremont Club Alfred Street Luke E. Hart Luke E. Hart Cuncil Knights of Columbus Washington Street Hall Biddeford Adult Center Disabled American Veterans

NHL Scores Friday May 5 Oakland Beats Chicago 5 2

The Associated Press reports weekly NHL results with Oakland defeating Chicago 5 to 2. Other games listed include Detroit at Montreal Philadelphia at Toronto Pittsburgh at Los Angeles Minnesota at St Louis and Chicago at Boston. No additional games scheduled.

Associated Press Oakland Chicago Detroit Montreal Philadelphia Toronto Pittsburgh Los Angeles Minnesota St. Louis New York Boston Associated Albany Albuquerque Atlanta Bismarck Boise Buffalo Cincinnati Eveland Des Moines Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Jacksonville Juneau Kansas City Memphis Miami Milwaukee St.p New Orleans Okla City Omaha Pittsburg Ptind Ore Rapid City Richmond Salt Sk. City San Diego San Fran Seattle Tampa Washington Winnipeg M— Issing

Portland Weather: Fair and Cool Tonight to Sunday

Fair and cool conditions in Portland with clearing pattern limited to west and south tonight. Lows reach the upper 20s to lower 30s. Sunday remains fair with no meaningful temperature changes expected.

Portland

Oakland Seals Tie For Top Spot With 5-2 Win

The Oakland Seals moved into a first place tie with St. Louis in the West Division after a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in Oakland. Gary Smith earned his second straight win against Chicago, with key goals from Vadnais and Ferguson and a late surge by Seals in the third period while Hull, Pappin, and Wharram contributed for Chicago.

Oakland Seals National Hockey League Poe Chicago Blackhawks Oakland St. Louis Chicago Montreal Gary Smith Hawks Nets Seals Blackhawks Bobby Stan Pappin Dennis Hull Carol Vadnais Norm Ferguson Bobby Hull Pappin Bill Hicke Garry Jarrett Ken Wharram

Well-Baby Clinic Scheduled In Saco

A well-baby immunization and measles clinic will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Saco Public Health nursing room on Cutts Avenue. Attending physician will be Dr. Maurice Ross with volunteers Mrs. Robert Whittier and Mrs. Peter Hellige assisting.

Saco Public Health Nursing Room Cutts Avenue Saco Maurice Ross Volun Robert Whittier Peter Hellige

Pocahontas Degree Council Social Held At Biddeford Home

Members of Blue Feather Council of Pocahontas held a social at Mrs. Delvina Mathurin’s Biddeford home. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Dorothy Boisvert, Mrs. Gertrude Wood, and several members. Gifts for baby Laurie-Ann Pa were opened. The group planned a Thanksgiving food drive and the next meeting is November 21 at Le Foyer Hall Biddeford.

Blue Feather Council Degree Pocahontas Delvina Mathurin South St Biddeford Dorothy Boisvert Old Orchard Beach Gertrude Wood Elizabeth Leoncinni Verena Renouf Sarah Metcalf Marjorie Patry Harry Ros Laurie-Ann Robin Pa David E. Patry Ocean Ave Patry Thailand Clara Demers Sylvia Smart Bernadette Montieth Norman Berry Cecille Jacques Mildred Gardner Cecilia Allaire Loretta Patry Sadie Hill Ivy Bliss Beatrice Hall David Metcalf Elizabeth Leonecinni Harry Rosell Josephine Burba Bliss Miss Burba

Bombing shifts to Laos as U S air effort continues

In the latest operations, air power pivots from the North to Laos with U S jets raiding Ho Chi Minh Trail columns. The 7th Fleet remains on alert as additional warplanes are deployed and the bombing halt declared by President Johnson is noted without immediate impact on fleet capabilities. Concurrent clashes near Da Nang leave Marines and civilians killed or wounded amid market area accidents.

North America Laos Ho Chi Minh Trail South Vietnam Dmz 7Th Fleet Saigon Johnson Southeast Asia South Viet Hom U.S

Miss Lise Couture Feted On Birthday

A Halloween birthday party honored four year old Miss Lise Marie Couture at 17 Taylor St Biddeford. Refreshments followed and gifts were given. Attendees included Lynn Montpas Denise Tremblay and several relatives. Some guests could not attend.

Lise Marie Couture Donald Couture Taylor St Biddeford Lynn Karen Montpas Jo-Ann Robert Roy Lynn Pinette Robert Gagne Denise Lorraine Gadbois Michael Dennis Tremblay Donald Bisson One

Radiation Effects on Female Ova Highlighted in Study

Researchers note uncertainty why radiation speeds effects and that female egg cells show a peak sensitivity during a development point. French adds the precise mechanism remains unclear.

Missing Philadelphia girl remains unaccounted after school

Beryl Louis Murry, aged 8, did not return home from school Thursday in Philadelphia. Parents Adolph and Mrs Murry notified police after searching the neighborhood into Friday morning, as investigators review leads and check local contacts.

Philadelphia Beryl Louis Murry Friay Adolph Murry

Hosket Debuts as Pro in Knicks Loss to Baltimore

Bill Hosket, the Ohio State star, made his NBA debut with the New York Knicks in a 119-103 loss to Baltimore. He played eight minutes, missed two field goals, made one foul shot, grabbed a rebound and blocked a shot amid a challenging first professional game. Hosket praised the ovation and noted he will need time to adjust as the team heads on a road trip.

NEW York Bill Hosket United States Hosket National Basketball Association Ohio State New York Knickerbockers Knicks Baltimore Madison Square Garden Hasket Hos

Highway funds boost ABC system projects to nine million

The ABC system projects will receive a 90 percent federal and 10 percent state share. The federal allocation nears $9 million, matching dollars dollar for dollar and adding about $1 million more than earlier state estimates. Final use details are pending while a December budget and program outline will reflect the extra federal money and possible economy measures.

ABC

School Officer Finds Student Sleeping in Cloakroom

Police located a student asleep in a second floor cloakroom at Har jrity Public School and escorted her home for breakfast, ending a morning disturbance at the campus.

Har Jrity Public School

Stockton Aims to Celebrate Birthday With Lucky Tour Win

San Francisco AP Dave Stockton marked his 27th birthday while chasing a $100,000 Lucky International Golf Tour victory at Harding Park. He trails veteran Billy Casper by two strokes, with 75 players still alive after two rounds in misty rain delays.

San Francisco Dave Stockton San Bernardino Calif Billy Casper Stockton Casper Harding Park Miller Baker Don Mae George Knudson Bob Goalby

Nee Nah Council to Meet in Old Orchard Beach

Nee Nah Council Pocahontas to hold regular meeting Monday Nov 4 at 7 39 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall Old Orchard Beach. Sunday service at St Johns by the Sea Episco pal Church St John Street includes morning prayer at 11 and holy communion at 11 15 a.m with hymns sermon. Bishop's committee meet at 12 30 p.m. Miniwancapter Eastern Star observes Officers Night Monday Nov 4 at 7 40 p.m. Robinson Memorial Hall West Grand Avenue. Abbott-Verville AMVETS Auxiliary hosts a home card party Sunday at Post Walnut Street.

Miniwancapter Order of the Eastern Star Robinson Memorial Hall West Grand Avenue Abbott - Verville Amvets Post- Walnut

Vote themed discount ad for Wallace Nixon Humphrey

A shop classified ad offers political voters discounts: Wallace supporters receive 20 percent off scopes and mounts, Nixon backers 2 percent, and Humphrey voters are urged to save their money. The notice targets Sportsmen and hunters and promotes shopping at the store.

Wallace Nixon Humphrey

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Mrs Marguerite McIntire Elizabeth Irving Edmund Cashen Ichurch Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Christ's Ambassadors Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 35 Keanebunk South Congregational Church Temple Street Kenneeneet Lymman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Methodist Youth Fellow Dist Church St. Mary’s Eee Wells A.m. Og Youth Fellowship of the Christian Church Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Methodist Youth Fellowship of the Baptist Youth Fe Junior Baptist Youth Fellowship of Seco United Baptist Church United Church of Caan Saco Gop Jared Brinsmade Herve Filton Liberty Bell Park Reas Houston Bob Barbarossa Fort Lauderdale Fla University of Houston Bill Shelton Barbarossa Tides High A.M. P.M. A.M. P Pocahontas Degree Council Thieu Gio Linh Perth South China Sea da Nang Miss Lise Couture Charles Hanson Stockman Avenue Standish Canes Ympics Women’s Educational and Industrial Union Thornton Academy Hamilton Memorial Hall Beach Street Ways and Means James Warren Alton Fogg Robert King Weston Goldthwaite Virginia Turnbull Carl Haas Elvira Lord Lester Austin Arthur Corriveau Stephen Stanton Paul Jones Robert Oe Paul Chadbourne Gene Palmer Ernest S. Woodworth Henry L. LaVallee Paul T. Cobb Chester C. Pease Edwardsyeaeme Alvin R. Tetley A. Victor Skonberg Carl C. Parcher Paul Weimer Paul S. Hill Jr J. Ralph Larochelle Harry §. Cous Jeanne M. Shaw Anna Anderson Claude Garland Herbert Bean Donalds Howerd Slaney Jowne Eae Wesley Mewer Everett Jere R. Guiney Lian J. O'Brien Kessler Bertha Stranck C. Ladd Lil. Aleen Marion F. Foley Ella M. ‘Luman Eva A. Aes Mary E. Foley M Red W. Hawkes Ee Whitman Helen Evelyn S. Kennedy Dudley Ver Holt Edward B Clarence Hopkins Florence E. Rea Felix Tra Emma Clinton Elmer Anderson J. Kearney Frank Lacy Hilton Roy Nickerson Lamson Lewis Libby Hazel Bishop Harold Stevens Ise S. Harrison Lou Normand M. Methot Lamothe Avenue Mybhle Insurance Clement P. Wight Dial the Journal Tories Mariam Kennebunk Chapter S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A Nettuners Haystack
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