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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1966

Page

2

Deaths Edward M Cloudman 69 Saco resident dies after long illness

Edward M Cloudman 69 of 410 Ferry Road Saco died in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness Born in Portland June 4 1897 son of Harland and Bertha Mosher Cloudman He worked for a Saco florist 14 years and at Saco Lowell Shops during World War II 19 years He served as Saco tax assessor 1957 1958 and was active in multiple Masonic and civic groups Burial at Trinity Episcopal Church Saco Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Edward M. Cloudman Ferry Road Saco Biddeford Portland Harland and Bertha Mosher Cloudman Saco Florist Trinity Episcopal Church Cloudman Saco Lodge Maine Masonic Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St

Mrs Yvette Lambert dies at 56 in Biddeford home

Mrs Yvette G Lambert 56 of 3 Myrtle St Biddeford died suddenly at home last night Born in Biddeford daughter of Elzear and Melina Bilodeau Lariviere Educated locally lifelong resident Survived by widower Henry J Lambert one brother Raymond Lariviere Biddeford four sisters Mrs Lawrence Hill Saco Miss Yvonne Lariviere Mrs William Beliveau and Mrs Rose Girard Biddeford and several nieces and nephews Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m. from St Josephs Church Friends may call Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford today and Wednesday 2 4 and 7 10 p.m.

Yvette G. Lambert Myrtle St Biddeford Elzear Melina Bilodeau Lariviere Henry J. Lambert Raymond Lariviere Lawrence Hill Saco Yvonne Lariviere William Beliveau Rose Girard St. Joseph's Church Bolduc Alfred St

Ayotte, 65, Dies Sud­denly in Old Orchard Beach

Larry A Ayotte, 65, of 57 Cedar Ave Old Orchard Beach, died this morning on Old Orchard Street. York County Medical Examiner Dr Thomas Anton ruled a heart attack. Born May 1901 in Lewiston, he worked as a couch in local restaurants and formerly at Hazelton House. Survived by daughter Lorraine and son Maurice, both Lewiston, plus a Lewiston sister. Funeral arrangements are handled locally by Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home.

Old Orchard Beach Larry A. Ayotte Cedar Ave Old Orchard Street York County Thomas Anton Lewiston Old Hazelton House Lorraine Ayotte Maurice Ayotte Portland Ave

Biddeford Youth Richard J. Houle Dies After Illness

Richard J. Houle, 15, of 73 Grayson Street Biddeford died yesterday in a Biddeford Hospital after a long illness. Born December 28, 1950 in Harrison Arkansas he was the son of Alex and Jean Michaud Houle and a Biddeford Junior High student. Surviving besides his parents is a brother Roger. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from St. Joseph's Church Biddeford with interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone.

Richard J. Houle Grayson St Biddeford Harrison, Ark Alex and Jean Michaud Houle Biddeford Junior High School Roger St. Joseph’s Church

Shumway Funeral Service in Saco Details

Funeral service information for Shumway at 35 Spring Street Saco lists Philip H. Gross Sr as director. Also noted is Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco with the Maine dial code 282 0562.

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

St. Biddeford Tonight and Tomorrow Showings

Readable fragments note events in Biddeford with sessions today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. at a local venue.

Dames Ro lchambeau Honor Germaine Baillargeon in Biddeford

Members of the Dames Ro lchambeau meet at 7 p.m. at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford to pay respects to Mrs. Germaine Baillargeon in a memorial gathering tonight.

Dames Rolchambeau Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St Biddeford Germaine Baillargeon

Odd Fellows to Hold Memorial for Edward Cloudman

Members of Saco Lodge IOOF will conduct a ritualistic memorial service for Edward M. Cloudman at 7 30 p m tomorrow at the Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco.

Saco Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Edward M. Cloudman Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco

Masonic Lodge to Hold Ritual for Edward Cloudman

Saco Masonic Lodge AF and AM will conduct ritual services for Edward M. Cloudman at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home located at 365 Main St in Saco. The service is scheduled for 8 p.m. tomorrow.

Saco

Maine Campaign News Highlights in 2nd District Race

The article reviews Maine political races with Democratic Rep. Hathaway facing Republican Howard Foley in the 2nd District. It notes write ins, and antiwar candidate Robert Chute and Neil Bishop entering the Senate race. Campaign TV appearances offer little new. Gar land and Kyros trade sharp charges while candidates push experience and budget promises.

Page One Peter N. Kyros Peter N. Garland Kyros Portland Garland William D. Hathaway Howard M. Foley Penobscot Hathaway Bates College Robert Chute Turner Neil Bishop U.S. Senate Sen. Smith Congress Reed California Curtis Maynard Portland Sunday Telegram Freeport

Johnson urges Vietnamese reforms after Manila summit

President Johnson sends letters to Congress detailing Manila summit talks and vows reforms by South Vietnamese leaders. He cites commitments by Thieu and Ky including a chief of government to be elected within six months after constitutional completion, targeted by March 1967.

Associated Press Washington Johnson Members of Congress Manila Nguyen van Thieu Nguyen Cao Ky

Biddeford Residents Listed in Local Hospital Notices

Miss Yvette Marcoux at Webber Hospital is a medical patient. Mrs. Anna Lemay is a surgical patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Joseph Loranger has returned home after treatment as an inpatient at Webber Hospital.

Yvette Marcoux Hill St Biddeford Webber Hospital Anna Lemay Wentworth St Notre Dame Hospital Joseph Loranger Harding St

Various Biddeford Saco Area Meetings This Week

Local groups announce meetings in Biddeford and Saco including Eastern Star chapters, St Marys Associates, and the Biddeford Saco Hairdressers Association. Events include demonstrations, auctions, and social gatherings. A cribbage tournament opener between the Biddeford Saco Lodge Elks and Council Chagnon is noted with schedule and series plan.

Biddeford

Wednesday Religious Services Across Several Maine Churches

A sweep of midweek religious activities is listed including Bible studies prayer services and choir rehearsals at Faith Tabernacle Goodwins Mills Lyman Biddeford Christ Church Kennebunk Trinity Episcopal St Monica’s Advent Christian Ogunquit Baptist Wells Village Baptist and United Church of Christ. Notable events include evening prayer meetings at 7 30 and choir practices 6 15 and 7 00 with several churches hosting midweek liturgies and a Family Night supper tied to Enlistment Sunday November 13.

Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Suite Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Kennebunkport United Church of Christ (Congregational

Five Points Fire Station Initial Approval by City Council

Biddeford city leaders gave first approval to plans for a new Five Points fire station. The council voted to add two men to the permanent force when vacancies occur and to seek land for a substation per the Sewell planning report. A $5,000 yearly set aside was recommended for next year’s budget.

Biddeford James Sewell Co Old Town Bourque Sewell Arthur King Fire Department King Main Street Biddeford Pool Biddeford-Saco Veteran’s Council Norman O. Racine Central Maine Power Co New England Telephone and Telegraph Co Forest Street Colonial Realty Co May Street Atty Robert N. Cyr Oscar A. Daudelin

Two Saco Thefts Under Investigation

Saco Police investigate thefts on Route One. At the Saco Miniature Golf Course clubhouse, 50 putters, two synthetic palm trees, and 12 dozen two colored golf balls were taken with an unlocked door and no forcible entry. A second report, from Ed and Frank's Chevrolet, notes theft of hubcaps two tires two wheels and a battery from cars on the lot.

Saco Raymond Lacourse Route One Lacourse Frank Chevrolet

Biddeford Youth Injured After Fall Near Home

Ronald R. Laflamme a 15 year old of 11 Ray Street Biddeford sustained a head injury in an apparent accident while playing with three other boys yesterday. He fell backward down a stairway striking his head on a cement walk and is listed in satisfactory condition. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Raymond A Laflamme.

Biddeford Ronald R. Laflamme Ray St Raymond A. Laflamme

Saco Council Considers Urban Renewal Authority Referendum

The Saco council endorses forming an urban renewal authority with a referendum on Dec 12 and sets a Nov 14 public hearing. Other actions include a curfew study for under 16, granting Michael's Pizza a victualer license, street light upgrades, Vetarns Council honorary staff invite, Tasker Street sewer line access, sand and ice control bids, budget tweaks, and a $2 meal allowance for ward workers.

Smith Planning Board Police and Fire Commission Michael's Pizza Common Street Tickle Toe Cafe Seaside Avenue Willow Ave Clark St Biddeford - Saco Veteran’s Council Saco Tasker Street

Thunderbird Patrol Receives Citizenship In The Community Badge

Thunderbird Patrol met last evening in Saco with roll call and a review of last week’s UNICEF drive. After a brief business session the group, led by their leader, attended a City Council meeting where Mayor Paul E. Reay introduced them to the council and they met aldermen from Wards 1, 4 and 7 to discuss how scouts can better serve the community.

Thunderbird Patrol Saco Unicef Saco City Hall Paul E. Reay

Maine Storm Damage Under Review for Federal Aid

Governor Reed says damage to Maine public property from last week’s severe storm is being evaluated for federal aid. A preliminary report from State Civil Defense Director Leslie H. Stanley has been submitted, with a disaster declaration possible if damage passes 750000 dollars.

Augusta Reed Maine Leslie H. Stanley United States

Democrats Win Two Of Three In Thorn Academy Mock Election

Thorn Academy held a mock voting contest under Social Studies Dept and Student Council. Republican Sen Margaret Chase Smith won the U S Senate race 318 to 120 over Elmer Violette. Democrat Kenneth M Curtis beat Gov John H Reed 307 to 134 for governor. Peter N Kyros won the 1st District contest 261 to 156 over Peter A Garland with Thomas L Maynard also noted. write in vote for Gov George Wallace.

Thornton Academy Margaret Chase Smith U.S. Senate Elmer Violette Kenneth M. Curtis John H. Reed Peter N. Kyros Peter A. Garland Thomas L. Maynard George Wallace Alabama Social Studies Department Student Council Mark McCallum Thomas Vining

Fire at Beach House Leaves Oil Burner Flooded

Firemen were summoned to 75 East Grand Ave. owned by Joseph Sneider of Biddeford. A flooded oil burner was discovered smoking. Sneider, absent since Labor Day, said the house was locked, with burglary under investigation.

Old Orchard Beach East Grand Ave Joseph Sneider Biddeford Sneider

Biddeford Awning Blaze Quelled At Main Street Store

Green Shoe Store at 147 Main Street Biddeford was saved from fire last night when firefighters used a booster line. Box alarm sounded at 7 30 p m. Cause listed as careless cigarette.

Green Shoe Main St Biddeford

Parade units named for Fourth of July events in Biddeford Saco

A detailed plan outlines Fifth Division motorcade and multiple divisions forming on Cutts Avenue and School Street with local units from Maine National Guard AMVETS VFW American Legion Scouts bands and sponsor organizations. Uniforms directed by unit commanders. Weather may cancel with no school signal. Indoor ceremonies follow at Biddeford City Theater with Rev John Miller delivering invocation.

Page One 20Th Armor Maine National Guard United States Air Force Biddeford High School Edgar Simard Boucouvalas-Dupuis Post Amvets Saco Cutts Avenue Main Street Color Guard Boucouvalas-Dupuis Sac American Legion Biddeford Scolor Guard Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary Tighe- Beaudoin-Farley Post American Legion and Auxiliary Explorer Post Troop 1 Building Association Knights of Columbus Council William Turnage Owen-Davis Post School Tighe - Beaudoin-Farley Post American Kendall York County Biddeford-Saco Sons of the Union Veterans Sheridan-Grant Memorial Camp Biddeford City Theater Robert Poire Tighe-Beaudoin Farley John Miller

York County Barracks elects officers and accepts new members

Last night at St. Johns Hall York County Barracks Veterans of World War One and its Auxiliary elected officers. Barracks slate includes Lambert Lambert senior vice commander Lariviere Tarbox Boutin Frechette McGarrity with installation planned December 4. Eight new members admitted and gifts redirected to canteen books for Togus Hospital veterans.

York County St. John’s Hall Elm Main Streets Biddeford Arthur J. Lambert Oliva W. Lariviere Robert Tarbox George H. Boutin Napoleon Frechette Thomas McGarrity Omer A. Bill Raymond J. Cook James H. Davis James J. Downey Charles A. Gould Joseph i E. Harvey Donald C. Jones William G. Taylor Rudolph Vanasse Walter Reardon John J. Gleason Auxiliary Toguil Veterans Hospital Blanche Small June Tarbox Mary A. Gagne Laura Dodge Edna Bergeron Alma Beaudoin Marie Dorais Angie Cote Eva Roberge Florence Gagne Carmen Neault Mary Gagne Alice Simard Hospital and Sunshine Cote Togus Veterans Hospital

Students Predict Curtis Win By 8-1 In Biddeford

Four St Francis College students studied Biddeford census data and election history to forecast an eight to one advantage for Kenneth M. Curtis over Gov John F Reed in the gubernatorial race. They interviewed 28 residents from seven wards and projected 6,825 Curtis votes to 975 for Reed among 7,800 expected voters of 11,663 registered. The city population declined from 20,536 in 1964 to 18,367 in 1966 with 9,041 Democrats and 842 Republicans.

St. Francis College Kenneth M. Curtis John F. Reed Biddeford John Capobianco Mike Burke Richard Planco Gregory Miller Reed Curtis Biddefords City Records McArthur Library Biddeford-Saco

Open housing and key races loom in 1968 elections

National previews show Democratic Paul Douglas facing Percy in Illinois while Maryland and New Hampshire test open housing and war stance. Mahoney and Agnew clash in Maryland, Thyng backs faster Vietnam, McIntyre supports Johnson. Brown trails Reagan in California. Rhodes and Romney GOP wins loom. Rockefeller vs Johnson in Arkansas.

Paul H. Douglas Percy Chicago Maryland George P. Mahoney Spiro T. Agnew Hyman A. Pressman New Hampshire Harrison R. Thyng Air Force Thomas J. McIntyre McIntyre Johnson John W. King Hugh Greggee Edmund G. Brown Ronald Reagan California Winthrop Rockefeller Nelson A. Rockefeller Jim Johnson Arkansas James A. Rhodes Ohio George Romney Michigan Rhodes Robert Taft Jr Romney Robert P. Grifin G. Mennen Williams

Memorial gathering honors local veterans leaders in Biddeford and Saco

The event at Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco featured readings by St Francis College faculty and Donald Tarr from Burns School, introductions of city leaders Mayor Leo Lemire and Mayor Paul Reay, a moment of silence and taps by Arnold Ballard the bugler, a solo God Bless America, and a benediction by Rev Fred Russell.

Church of Christ Biddeford Raymond Ketineally St. Francis College Flanders Field Donald Tarr Burns School Saco Leo Lemire Paul Reay Robert E. Lee Most Holy Trinity Church Arnold Ballard God Bless

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edward Cloudman Yvette Lambert Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Edward M Mabel Laurel Hill Cemetery Dennett & Craig Funeral Home Biddeford Olice Department William E. Simkin Westinghouse ‘Electric Corp L Electrical Jean C. Mondville Afl-Cio Inter-jplanis Association of Adah Order of the Eastern Star Marion Dexheimer Elm St Elizabeth Pate Edna Woodman St. Mary’s Associates St. Mary’s School Hall Saco Hairdressers Association Annette Marion Dow Stacy Street Fremont Club Canada - American Association Armand J. Grebin Council of Officers St. Joseph's Alumnae Association St. Louis High School Unity Social Club Josephine Meserve Pleasant Street Goodwins Mills Methodist Church Lyman Christ Church Congregational Methodist Dane Street Kennebunk Christ Episcopal Church St. Monica’s Catholic Church Christian Science Society Winter Street Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Full Gospel Route 9-A Wells Womens’ Society of Christian Service Foss Street Methodist Church Leona Ross Ada Howard Five Points Fire Station Pagene Beach House Cata Carey Bros. Diamond Carey Bros Carey Bros. Jewelers
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