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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1966

Page

2

Death of Mrs Germaine Baillargeon in Biddeford Maine

Mrs Germaine Baillargeon 48 of 20 percent Milliken Street Old Orchard Beach died yesterday in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born in Biddeford June 25 1918 she was the daughter of Francois and Lumina Corriveau Plessis and worked for Bruce Shoe Co. Inc. in Biddeford. Surviving are her widower Maurice Baillargeon two daughters Mrs Dorothy Dube and Mrs Nancy Czarnielcki both of Plainville Connecticut three sisters Mrs Rose Trottier and Mrs Therese Fournier both of Biddeford and Mrs Doris Beaudoin Lawnsdale California four brothers Gerard and Robert both of Biddeford Francois Jr U S Navy and Henry Lawnsdale California and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 am Wednesday from St Margaret s Church here with interment in St Joseph s Cemetery Biddeford Friends may call at the Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford from 2 to 10 pm today and tomorrow.

Old Orchard Beach Germaine Baillargeon Milliken St Biddeford Francois and Lumina Corriveau Plessis Bruce Shoe Co. Inc Maurice Baillargeon Dorothy Dube Nancy Czarnielcki Plainville Conn Rose Trottier Therese Fournier Doris Beaudoin Lawnsdale Calif Gerard Robert Francois Jr U.S. Navy Henry St. Margaret’s Church St. Joseph's Cemetery Sansoucy Stone St

Campaign winds down as Johnson, Nixon trade volleys

The presidential race narrows with Johnson urging education emphasis and Nixon criticizing the Viet Nam policy. Voter turnout may reach about 59 million, shaping the fate of the Great Society and the new House. plus Viet Cong clashes near the Cambodian border inflict casualties on U S units.

Associated Press Johnson Richard M. Nixon Viet Nam Great Society House of Representatives

Muskie and Kyros Back Civic Building in Maine hall

At a Saturday meeting in Old Orchard Beach Town Hall Auditorium, Sen. Ed Muskie and Democrat hopeful Peter Kyros heard a prospectus for a proposed new convention auditorium by Chamber of Commerce president John O Neil. They supported the idea, saying a convention center would benefit the area. Town Manager Leon F. Jones said the project could create many jobs.

Old Orchard Beach Leo Larochelle Edmund S. Muskie Peter N. Kyros John O'Neil Chamber of Commerce Muskie Kyros Leon F. Jones

Biddeford Firefighters Respond to October Calls

Biddeford firefighters handled 40 calls in October up from 36 in September. The city ambulance crew, staffed by firefighters, completed 56 calls in October, unchanged from September, per Fire Chief Arthur King.

Biddeford Arthur King

Requiem High Mass for Harry S. Marcotte at St Margarets

A requiem high mass was celebrated Saturday for Harry S. Marcotte of Old Orchard Road at St. Margarets Church Rev Royal J Parent officiated. Delegations from Ste Marguerite Council Union St Jean Baptiste and Knights of Columbus joined the service. Burial followed at St Josephs Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Rev Gerard C Doyon. Honor guard and bearers represented local councils and assemblies.

Harry Marcotte Old Orchard Beach Harry S. Marcotte Old Orchard Road St. Margaret’s Church Royal J. Parent Antonio R. Boisvert Ste. Marguerite Biddeford Gerard C. Doyon James J. Mullen Urbain A. Goulet Charles E. Huot Lucien Huot Joseph Burns William Southwick Louis DeAngelis James J. Mullen K C. Council

Local Personal Notices From Saco Biddeford and Portland

George Vlahakos at Webber Hospital in Biddeford is a surgical patient. Emile Bedard, Arun del, a medical patient at Emile Boucher in Biddeford. Julia Welch, formerly of Biddeford, now at Beane's Nursing Home in Saco. Josephine Taylor of Saco a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Lance Cpl. Joseph G. Lambert, Biddeford, on furlough after 14 months in Viet Nam, returns to Parris Island. Mr and Mrs Albert L Blake of Saco attended anniversary dinner for Jack Zeitman of South Portland. Zeitman is former Anna E. Blake of Saco.

George Vlahakos High St Saco Webber Hospital Biddeford Emile Bedard Arundel Emile Boucher May St Julia Welch Amherst St Beane Nott St Josephine Taylor Thornton Ave Lance Joseph G. Lambert Alphee Lambert Lafayette St Viet Nam U.S. Marine Corps Parris Island S.C Albert L. Blake Union

Building Fund Started For Moors Family

Wells residents start a Building Fund for the John G Moors family after a fire on Sanford Road destroyed their home. The 12 family members lost clothing and furniture, with neighbors and churches aiding. Donations can be made to The John Moors Building Fund and clothing drives organized by local police continue.

Wells John G. Moors Sanford Road Moors American Cyanamid Co Sanford Wells Corner Kennebunk Merriland Rver Jerry Bubay Wells Congregational Church W. Vinton Murphy John Moors Moulton’s Wells Corner l Forrest Chase Sanford Police Department Fesson

Funeral Directors and Mortuary Contacts in Saco Maine

Directory snippet lists Emond Funeral Home at 284 5511 with Frank X. Emond and J. P. Conroy, Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street with Philip H. Gross Sr., and Dennett & Craig at 365 Main Street with phone 282-0562 in Saco Maine.

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

Card of Thanks for condolences and care

The family of the late Joseph Conrad Coulombe thanks friends neighbors and relatives for kindnesses during bereavement. They acknowledge floral and spiritual bouquets loan of ears and other expressions of sympathy and appreciate the care of Dr Viger Dr Itney and the Web r Hospital staff.

Viger Itney Peverenews Webr Hospital Joseph Conrad Coulombe

Summer Cook at Kennedy Family Home

Detroit AP report recalls Sharon Connors a 21 year old Buffalo native who cooked at Hyannis Port for the Kennedy family. She describes meeting Jacqueline Kennedy and the summer as wonderful and exciting while working as assistant cook for Mr and Mrs Joseph Kennedy and spending time with the children.

Detroit Sharon Connors Kennedys Hyannis Port Marygrove College Buffalo N.Y Cape Cod Joseph P. Kennedy Jackie Miss Connors John F. Kennedy

Community group meetings and events in Biddeford area

Multiple local organizations announce meetings tonight and this week in Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach and nearby. Officers elections lectures floral displays and silent auctions set at St John s Hall Elm and Main Streets Biddeford Notre Dame de Lourdes School Hall Beach Street Saco Porter Hall Ocean Park Temple Avenue and other venues. Several groups include York County Barracks VFW Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliaries Daughters of Isabella and Disabled American Veterans with guest speakers and refreshments planned.

York County Biddeford St. John’s Hall Lof Elm Main Streets Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella Adams Street Catholic Women’s Club Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Notre Dame de Lourdes Beach Street Jean Paul Gadbois Majestic Flower Shop

Church Notes And Local Prayers Schedule This Week

Mid week prayer and praise services are set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Biddeford United Baptist church. A Tuesday prayer meeting is planned at 7 30 p m at Full Gospel church Route 9A off Route 109 Wells. A lighthearted item from Somerset Kentucky recalls a restaurant sign promising air conditioned comfort while staff kept the AC off until it got hotter.

Biddeford United Baptist Church Full Gospel Wells Somerset W.f.mayer Mayer Mayers

Connors Family Lives Richly Amid Kennedy Household

Miss Connors recalls the Kennedy compound routine with children kept busy by swimming, riding, tennis, surfing and boating lessons. She helped host two dinner parties for Joseph Kennedy and Rose Kennedy celebrating their birthdays, noting family meals center on meat, potatoes, vegetables and desserts with Friday lobster.

Caroline John Miss Connors Joseph Kennedy Papa Rose

Weather Outlook for New England Five Day Forecast

U S Weather Bureau projects a five day outlook for northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The period Tuesday through Saturday will average 3 to 5 degrees above seasonal normals with warmer days on Tuesday and Wednesday and cooler Thursday and Friday. Precipitation is expected to total about a quarter to half inch with showers likely Tuesday and part of Wednesday and again late Friday or Saturday.

Boston U.S. Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

Local ballots outline county and state race lines

Buxton Democrat Low-Key appears on the Democratic ballot for the legislature while incumbent Register of Deeds Phyllis Deschambeault faces Elizabeth R. Smith of Kennebunk. Saco Republicans enter races for clerk of courts and county treasurer as York County voters prepare to cast three ballots including bond issues and liquor referendum questions. Early turnout is expected light with about 6,500 votes forecast in Biddeford and 128 absentee ballots in Saco, as polling places open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

Buxton Phyllis Deschambeault Register of Deeds Elizabeth R. Smith Kennebunk Saco William F Wilson Jr J. Albert Merryman Robert Knox Roger C. Nadeau Ronald E. Ayotte Geroge S. Hutchins Jr York G.O.P John B.robert Roger Flaherty Sanford York County Richard D. Dutremble Biddeford Ralph C. Higgins Newfield John G. Smith Kennebunkport Leonard Levasseur United States Senate State Senate State House of Representatives Maine Senate Norman Racine Siloam Hall Pool Road Pike Street Cross Street Emery School Summer Street Fremont Club Alfred Street Shell Birch Street St. Mary’s School St. Mary’s Street Memorial Field May Street Joan LaMontagne Sweetser School Spring Street City Hall Fairfield School Pepperell Park Recreation Hall Pleasant Street

Investor Forum Silver Scarcity and Investment Shifts

Wealth and banking leaders report scarce silver half dollars and rare cartwheels as money shifts from silver to Federal Reserve notes. The author argues inflation risks, recommends gold and silver equities, and endorses buying dividend-paying, cash-generating stocks like GM, AT&T, Edison, Morgan Guaranty and Borden. A reader asks whether to sell all stocks for cash. the reply says No.

Federal Reserve Federal Reserve System America Congress General Motors American Telephone Consolidated Edison Morgan Guaranty Trust New York Borden

Light-As-Air Meringue Topping Demonstration Tips

Mrs Frema S Grant offers a period style guide on making light meringue toppings for pies, including egg separation, room temperature whites, grease free equipment, and sugar incorporation. It covers baking times at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, shaping the peaks, and ensuring edge sealing to prevent shrinking. It also notes cooling, filling preparation, and storage tips for frozen sandwiches and dressings, plus a Scratch Repair product by Tipon Corporation.

Frema S. Grant Tipon Corporation

High Players At Whist Announced

A special award was won by Mrs. Lucianna Roy at a whist party sponsored by the Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary at St. John's Hall Adams. High at cards included many players headed by Mrs. Marie Boisvert and Mrs. Roy. A follow up public whist party is set for Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at St. John's Hall Adams.

Lucianna Roy Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary St. John’s Hall Adams Street Marie Boisvert Mary Gagne Sarah Metcalf Ivy Bliss Emeline Poisson Eva Lavigne Boisvert Roy Laura Dodge Wisinalda Gagno Jeannette Curro Helen Dean Alma Beaudreau

Throng recalls family ties and birth order insight

A speaker reflects on being from a large family as the ninth child, noting shared experience and understanding of others. The fragment hints at communal or communal feeling within a crowded household and empathy across generations.

Vocation School Director To Be Guest Speaker

Arnold F McKenney director of Central Maine Vocational Technical Institute in Auburn will speak at the Pepperell Foremen's Club meeting in Biddeford tomorrow at 6 PM His talk titled Todays Role of the Supervisor follows a career in education and industry including roles at Rockland High Florence High School and Oxford Paper Co Dinner precedes the meeting

Arnold F. McKenney Central Maine Vocational Technical Institute Auburn Pepperell Foremen’s Club Biddeford Portland McKenney Falmouth U.S. Navy Colorado State University University of Maine Cornell University Rockland High School Florence High School Florence Colo State Board of Vocational Education Denver Augusta Oxford Paper Co Rumford

Kennedy Campaign Rally Amid Rainy Boston Visit

The Kennedy party campaigned in Boston with cheers from supporters as rain stopped. They greeted crowds, shook hands, and praised the Democratic slate while Kennedy and candidates left city steps for car departures.

Maine Kennedy Boston

Also Mentioned on This Page

U.S Italy Ludwig Erhard Dana Rutledge Muskie and Summer Cook Ueerusie Frances O'Brian School of Practical Nursing Maine Medical Center G. Patrick Shaw Tighe - Beaudoin -Farley American Legion Auxiliary Post Home Elm Street Fred S. Gurney Women's Relief Corps Hazel Emmons Ocean Park Porter Hall Temple Avenue Marion White Delta Alpha Club Mark Horne Randall Ave Owen - Davis Bradbury Street Dames Rochambeau Rochambeau Club South Street Investor's Forum By Harry C France E.D.W Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Emile N. Langevin Yvette Y. Compagna South St Valliere Stuio Biddeford Junior High School Catherine Matteau Margery Donovan Linda Boissonneault Deborah Brock Saco Voters Democratic City Committee Joseph Curran Vocation School Dora Clark Tash Pate One Kontum Phuoc Long Province Saigon Bill McNally Metropolitan Life Insurance Company New York, N., Y
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