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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1968

Page

2

Deaths in Old Orchard Beach: George Beaudette 81

George Beaudette 81 of 14 Forest Ave Old Orchard Beach died this morning at his home. Born in Biddeford August 19 1887 he was a carpenter retired five years ago. Survived by widow Rose Foley Beaudette two brothers Edward and Victor and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St Margaret's Church Monday at 9 am with burial in St Mary's Biddeford. Friends may call Cote Funeral Home Laco Friday and Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

Old Orchard Beach George Beaudette Forest Ave Biddeford Veitor Emma Clement) Beaudette St. Margaret's Church Rose Foley) Beaudette Edward Beaudette Welder Victor Beaudette Northfield St. Mary's Cemetery Cote Funeral Home James St. Laco

Beatrice Reilly Funeral Services in Boston Biddeford

Mrs. Beatrice Reilly of Boston formerly of Biddeford will have funeral services tomorrow at 8 45 a m from St Joseph Church. Biddeford friends may visit Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m. Further details were unavailable at press time.

Beatrice Reilly Boston Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St

Spill Admitted To Supreme Court Practice

Biddeford attorney Simon Spill has been admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. Admitted on motion by Louis F. Claiborne, Spill joins several area lawyers eligible to plead before the high court. Spill is a Boston graduate and cum laude Boston University Law School alumnus. He served as city solicitor and municipal judge, belongs to the Massachusetts Bar, and can practice before the Interstate Commerce Commission and the U.S. District Court. He once served as a Justice Department hearing officer. A Supreme Court practitioner must file an application and, after one year, appear before the full bench.

Biddeford Simon Spill Supreme Court of the United States Attorney Spill Louis F. Claiborne U.S. Solicitor General Boston Ne Boston University Law School Massachusetts Bar Association Interstate Ganpmates Commission United States District Court Department of Justice Ce Afeitenes Supreme Court

Thieu critiques Hanoi on Paris talks during halt

Thieu said Hanoi’s bombing halt proved escalation, not de escalation, as communists stopped attacks on towns yet ordered troops to push for complete victory. He cited 33 rocket and mortar Attacks, 11 sabotage, eight terror acts, and two arson incidents between November 1 and 7. Thieu warned Hanoi aims to seize all of South Vietnam.

Paris United States North Vietnam Thieu Hanoi Johnson Thien South Vietnam

Snow Hits Berkshires and New England Roads

Winter storms drop four inches of snow in the Berkshires and parts of Vermont and New Hampshire. Wind driven rain reduces Massachusetts turnpike speeds from sixty to forty mph near Weston and Boston, and to fifty mph west of Weston. Weather Bureau predicts 30 to 40 mph easterly winds along southern New England with rain ending tonight. Temperatures rise, lows near 40s and highs in the 50s across southern New England.

Berkshires Massachusetts Vermont New Hampshire Weston Boston Weather Bureau New England

Funeral Directors Emond's and Shumway Services Listed

Funeral homes Emond's and Shumway listed with directors Frank X. Emond J P Conroy and Hi Gross Sr. at Dennett and Craig 365 Main Street Saco Maine.

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy Shumway Funeral Service Hi. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco, Maine

Card of Thanks for Webber Hospital staff and doctors

We express sincere thanks and deepest gratitude to the nursing staff of the first and second floors of the Webber Hospital and to Doctors Viger Clark Cuneo for their kindness and deeds during the last week of our loved one. We also thank all who sent cards and visits during our bereavement. Mrs Wilfred Levi Raymond Gerard Lorraine

Webber Hospital Viger Clark Cuneo Wilfred Levi Ftaymond Gerard Lorraine

Funeral services for Kenneth L Pate

Kenneth L Pate of 15 Fletcher Street Kennebunk died recently. Funeral services were held yesterday at Dennet and Craig Funeral Home in Saco with Rev. Robert Rand officiating. Interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco with bearers Roger E Fecteau Robert E Lavigne Bryan T Lewis Fred M Allen Kenneth W Pate and Robert D Pate named.

Kenneth L. Pate Fletcher St Kennebunk Dennet and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco Robert Rand Foss Street United Methodist Church Biddeford Laurel Hill Cemetery Roger E. Fecteau Robert E. Lavigne Bryan T. Lewis Fred M. Allen Kenneth W. Pate Robert D. Pate

Funeral Services for Mrs Katina Zanis Held at St Demetrios

Funeral services for Mrs Katina Zanis of 91 Ocean Ave Old Orchard Beach were conducted this morning from St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Biddeford with Rev Alexander Xanthakis officiating. Peter Dalapas served as cantor. Interment followed at St Demetrios Cemetery Biddeford with bearers Normand Methot Reynold Boivin James Vorias and Peter Mourmouras.

Katina Zanis Ocean Ave Old Orchard Beach St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Biddeford Alexander Xanthakis Peter Dalapas St. Demetrios Cemetery Normand Methot Reynold Boivin James Vorias Peter Mourmouras

Lions District Governor Guest of Beach Club

Old Orchard Beach Lions Club met at Emer son Cummings home. Sumner Goffin Lions International District 41 L visited. Guests included Jack Barnhart and plans were set for a district cabinet meeting November 24 at Bridgton and the midwinter Conference in PeyGend. Lions International President David A. Evans to speak. December goals noted with member estimates across 144 countries. Lion Stanley Leonard to lead the next meeting November 1.

Clarence Roberts Carter Radley Cummings Roberts Sumner Goffin Yarmouth Lions Internaal Jack Barnhart Chicago Old Orchard Beach Club Theodore Poirier Pleasant Mountain Bridgton Lions International PeyGend

Fremont Club Elects Officers and Plans Bean Supper

A meeting of the Fremont Club and Auxiliary at Alfred Street hall Biddeford elected officers led by Raymond Gosselin and Mrs Helen Chretien. A special award to Mrs Joseph Neault was announced and a club social on Nov 21 and a public bean supper on Nov 23 were discussed.

Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Raymond Gosselin Helen Chretien Joseph Neault Gertrude Beaulieu Jeannine Belanger Jeannette Coulombe Simonne Daigneault Marie Rose Gendron Claire Gosselin Jeannette Lamothe Pauline Morin Blanche Neault Isola Simoneau Auxiliary Club Raoul Morin Leo Beaulieu Paul Nadeau Horace Ones Henry Bouchard Ludger Coulombe al Chretien Antonio Daigneau Oscar Dusseault Lesley Duprey Josephat Grenier Patrick Guerette Raymond Alfred Lantagne Edward Neault Walter Perrin Armand Ernest Valliere Antonio Mininni Albert Dutremble Horace Beaulieu Robert Nolette Natalie Lemire Emillia Pepin

Saco collections proceed on Monday despite holiday

Street Commissioner Timothy J. Crowley II says waste collections in Saco will occur as usual on Monday despite the holiday, ensuring residents receive their regular service without interruption.

Saco Timothy J. Crowley II

Beach waste collection schedule noted in Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach plans its regular Monday waste collection per town manager Leon F. Jong. The notice confirms no change in the weekly pickup routine.

Old Orchard Beach Leon F. Jong

Local Biddeford personnel aboard USS John F. Kennedy at sea

Miss Priscilla Lemieux of 23 Prospect St Biddeford is an inpatient at Saco Osteopathic Hospital. Robert Townsend Sr of 14 Liberty Ave Biddeford has returned home after a surgical stay at Maine Medical Center Portland. Marcel Baillargeon Gerald Edwin and Denis Bergeron all Biddeford residents and Navy sailors were among 2400 crew aboard USS John F Kennedy when the carrier first put to sea with an all Navy crew.

Priscilla Lemieux Prospect St Biddeford Saco Osteopathic Hospital Robert Townsend Sr Liberty Ave Maine Medical Center Portland Marcel R. Baillargeon USN Urbain Baillargeon Newtown Road Gerald J. Edwin

Saco Lodge Meeting and Club Gatherings Schedule

A meeting of Saco Rebekah Lodge is set for tomorrow at 7 30 p m at LOOF Hall Main Street Saco Refreshments will be served Members of the E and L Club of Saco United Methodist Church meet Monday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Phy Vining Old Orchard Road Saco A Harvest Supper sponsored by the Masonic and Star clubs of Goodwins Mills will be at Dayton School Route 5 and Route 35 tomorrow from 5 to 7 p m

Saco Rebekah Lodge Loof Hall Main Street Saco E and L Club The Masonic and Star Clubs of Goodwins Mills Dayton School Route 35

Kennebunkport Woman Hurt In Saco Accident

Three accidents reported in Saco since Thursday involve drivers Maxine E. Tingley and Richard E. Prokey on Main Street when Roger Y. Cote skidded into Prokey’s car on the railroad bridge. Prokey sustained damage costs, while Cote’s car was undamaged. Georgette B. Nelson of Kennebunkport was hospitalized with head injuries after a Buxton Road crash into a utility pole with about $500 damage to her car.

Saco Maxine E. Tingley Portland Richard E. Prokey Boom Road Boston and Maine Railroad Main Street Roger Y. Cote Alfred Road Biddeford Prokey Tingley Auto Louis P. Perreault Wood Ave Georgianna D. Hamel Old Orchard Road Cutts Avenue Georgette B. Nelson Kennebunkport Buxton Road Nelson Webber Hospital

Camp Ellis Unit Plans Gifts for Serviceman in Vietnam

Camp Ellis Firemen's Auxiliary met at the fire station to arrange a Christmas package for a local serviceman in Vietnam. President Mrs. Jeannine Pendleton led the meeting with reports from Ruth Stackpole, Theresa Pendleton, Susan Come, and chaplain Ian Morris. Plans were set for a covered dish supper with Saco Firemen's Wives, Christmas parties on Dec. 19 and 21, and a stork shower for Mrs. Muriel Perreault.

Camp Ellis Lans Vietnam Jeannine Pendleton Ruth Stackpole Theresa Pendleton Susan Come Sunshine Ian Morris Saco Firemen Elinor Emerson Mary Pendleton Alice Ouellette Muriel Perreault Patricia Nadeau Paulinegg Alfreda Pendleton Elsie Buzzell Poll Penny Connie C Lorraine Foss Irene Mosley

Stock movers at opening mark gains lead losses in New York

Gains outnumbered losses more than two to one at the opening of trading in New York with Raytheon up 1 at 45 and Southern Pacific up percent at 424. American Telephone rose 1 at 54 while Geneseo dipped 2 at 54 and Ryan Aeronautical fell 1 at 49. The AP average of 60 stocks rose 3.1 to 351.6, with prices advancing on the American Stock Exchange.

NEW York Ocenin Y. Ding Raytheon Penn. Dixie American Maryland Kayser-Roth Southern Pacific Geneseo Ryan Aeronautical Associated Press American Stock Exchange

Weather Update Snow Flurries Across Portland Area

Snow and rain ending tonight then changing to snow flurries in northern portions. Lows around the low 30s. Expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with lingering snow flurries, cold and windy conditions Saturday.

Portland

Looking Ahead at Weather in Northern New England and Massachusetts

The Weather Bureau five day forecast covers northern New England, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Temperatures from Saturday to Wednesday will run below normal with highs in the wet 40s in the north and upper 40s in the south. Lows will be in the 20s up north and 30s to mid 30s in MA and RI. The period stays cool into early next week, warming toward midweek. Precipitation is light, mostly snow flurries in northern and western mountains Friday, followed by more general rain or snow northward and rain in MA and RI toward midweek.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island Rode Island

Music Festival Rehearsal Announces 10th Anniversary

The first rehearsal for the children s 10th anniversary Christmas Music Festival, sponsored by the Biddeford Saco Council of Churches, will be held Sunday Nov 10 at 3 p.m. at Foss Street United Methodist Church Biddeford. Children of Biddeford and surrounding communities are invited to join Cameo Mrs Carl Deis directs with Mrs George Renell and Mrs Guy Goodwin as co chairmen.

Biddeford Saco Council of Churches Foss Street United Methodist Church Carl Deis George Renell Guy Goodwin

Biddeford Board Grants Zone Appeal

The Biddeford Board of Zoning Appeals grants a zone variance requested near an R-1A parcel. Chairman Roland G. Morissette stated the applicant is permitted to proceed after the four foot setback from the property line was approved.

Biddeford Board Grants Zone Appeal Tage Biddeford Board Zonot Foun Bryneanted Ae A Ing Roland G. Morissette

Wrecking Crew Unearths Alcohol Stock at Bar Damaged

In Miami Beach a wrecking crew tearing down an old building crashed into a storeroom, uncovering cases of beer wine and champagne. They loaded the crates onto trucks before Dick Baker ordered them to return the haul, ending the unintended discovery at his bar.

Miami Beach Fla Dick Baker

Traffic Violations Flood Saco Court Docket

Traffic offenses dominated the Thursday docket in 10th District Court, Saco. Names include Nor mand Albert of Nor mass and Frank M. Riedy of Medna Mass, with fines ranging from 10 to 40 dollars for speeding, no license, no helmet, or invalid inspection stickers. Several defendants faced charges of speeding up to 90 mph in 50 or 70 mph zones, with multiple guilty verdicts and fines. two cases were dismissed on costs.

10Th District Court Saco Normand Albert Mass Bered Frank M. Riedy Medna Mass Es.tate Carroll L. Bubar Pittsfield Robert W Pa Kenne Bunkport Robert Isaac Cleaves, St Biddeford Charles W. Brown William V. Kouzounas Sieaone St Normand Labbe U P Charles W. Ouellette Granite St Michael H. Desjardins Richard L. Busse Ignatius V. Komar John Harter Esnebesk Rodolffe Perreault Phillip G .Swanson Hartford Norman J. Pooler Bingham David ‘ Bragg Buckfield Lois L. Smith North Windham Thomas R. Fahey Jr Sanford Thomas Benett Kensington Clifford H. Campbell Zerdes Michael Adams Auburn 6O M. Goss Maurice E. Jackman South Portland Emerson J. Armstrong Cleveland St Bice 'Pos Foss Bee St

Corporators Of Saco Bank Held Dinner Meeting

A dinner meeting of the corporators of Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution was held yesterday in their banking rooms on Main Street Saco. Warren L. Walker of Hollis Center was elected a trustee. Brief remarks were made by William D. Deans and Philip Hussey, who showed slides of a trip to South America and the Inca ruins. Present were many bank officials and corporators listed by name.

Saeco Biddeford Savings Institution Main Street Saco George Butler Pooncens Warren L. Walker Hollis Center William D. Deans Philip Hussey Kennebunk South America Peru Newman V. Bagley Albion M. Benton John Burnham Robert Butler J. Allen Cameron Edward M. Chadbourne Paul E. Chadbourne Earl Clark Leron Cole Lawrence E. Dearborn Rufus L. Doe Neil M. Dow Harry P. Garland Richard G. Harmon W. Warren Harmon Sven J. Hoosler Lowell Innes Adelbert M. Jakeman Pogmene Karnan Francis J. LaFountain Clinton G. Milliken Constantine Mboria Roger P. Moore Harry S. Nielson A. J. Polackwich Myron Savage John Sullivan Charles S. Towle John White Albert Whitehurst Melvin L. Wilbur Donald Shorey Ernest Maddox Roland Bolduc

Kennebunk Schools Closed Amid Controversy and Bomb Threats

Police and state authorities investigate a bomb threat affecting five Kennebunkport and Kennebunk schools including Consolidated School and Kennebunk High. A Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach football game scheduled for tomorrow is postponed. Theatre Six one-act plays at Kennebunk High School are canceled with a later date to be announced.

Kennebunkport Cousens Park Street Kennebunk Mae Kenneunk Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk High School

Four Men Apprehended After Gun Battle

A Bangor report says a gun battle between a group of men and a game warden in Hampden left one man wounded and four in custody. Franklin D R Logan of Portland survived surgery for a stomach wound. Frank Giglio Gene L Bie and Millard Ellis, all Portland or nearby, face assault with intent to murder charges. Ellis also faces breaking and entering and larceny. State police say a safe was stolen from Fuel Mart then a night chase with Gunfire followed. a car was driven away, a guardless weapon misfired, and a fleeing man was wounded and dumped in Hampden. Police later arrested two men at Albion roadblock and another in Hampden.

South Portland Gene Ellis Fuel Mart Gary Pelletier Winterport Hampden Pelletier Albion

NASA mulls Apollo 8 lunar orbit mission plans

Pioneer reports indicate no Soviet response to NASA’s December Apollo 8 lunar orbit option. If chosen, astronauts would be protected in the spacecraft during orbital flight, with greater risk when on the lunar surface or in suits outside. Pioneer 6 7 8 provide timing warnings for solar storms and radiation from the sun.

Soviet Union NASA Pioneer 6 Earth Pioneer 7 Pioneer 8

Second Car Shop Wants Ads Section 11

A busy second car shop seeks advertising space for Section 11 listings. The shop aims to reach buyers seeking late model vehicles and offers trade-in options, financing details, and weekly updated inventory. Interested advertisers should contact the shop manager for rates and deadlines.

Thursday Club President’s Day Luncheon Highlights

Kennebunk reports the Thursday Club held its President’s Day Luncheon at Glen Mor Restaurant. Mrs. Johnson, newly elected president, announced appointments while members discussed future meetings and community projects including Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas stockings for health and welfare.

Thursday Club Glen-Mor Portland Street Kennebunk Olive Johnson Suzelle Bon Secre Robert M. Johnson Goon. Mealt Annie Phillips Frank Carey Corres Carlyle Atkinson Earle Towle Johnson True Boothby Nassau College Springvale

Notable Guests Attend Luncheon Work of Local Club

Excerpts from cent novels accompany a luncheon list featuring attendees such as Mrs. Joseph A Haley, Mrs. Eloi Croix, Mrs. William Ma, Mrs. Arthur Plante, Mrs. Theresa Desc teaux, Mrs. Orville Pollay, Mrs. Charles Green, Mrs. Rosa Haas, Mrs. Carl Haas, and others including Maurice Ross.

Cent Joseph A. Haley John Delorge Eloicroix William Ma Arthur Plante Thur Peloquin J. G. Dickerson Theresa M. Desc Teaux Orville Pollay Charles Green Rosa Haas Carl Haas Maurice Ross Willi N Gaffney Nick Simon Thomas E. Paraday Thomas H. Simpson

Duplicate Bridge Prizes Awarded at Speak Easy Club

Last evening at the Speak Easy, several players were listed among winners and participants in a duplicate bridge event. The North and South winners included Aranovitch and Flannery. East and West champions were Shaw and Briggs with a first prize, while Mougalian and Hoyt placed third. Special prizes went to Marshall, Flannery, and Adams. A beginners group played later with Whittemore Lesieur Huot Shaw Leonard Briggs. Next games are scheduled Monday Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and a Wednesday beginners session at 7 p.m.

Old Orchard Beach Estella Aganovitch Gwen Flannery Lorimer Brackett Mary Wilbur Richard Mongalan Gail Hoyt Richard Shorey Robert Whelan A. Elowitch G. c. Dow Oscar Paradis Alberta Haynes S. A. Grondin Frances Putnam David Marshall James Moutsatsos Bag Voemne Fet Aviss Alice Fecteau Fred Patterson A. Mougalian James Warren Angie Hickey Dorothy Sawyer Charlotte Dubois William Haase Pauline Larochelle Lottie Haas James Mullen Esther Green Gertrude Leonard Pat Adams Donald Briggs North and South Aranovitch Flannery Brackett Wilbur Mougalian Hoyt Shorey and Whelan East West Shaw Briggs Warren Adams Leith Whittemore Paul Lesieur Terry Mullen Marjorie Huot Jeanne Shaw Noella Briggs

Freight Car Blaze Near Thornton Street in Biddeford

A railroad freight car owned by Boston and Maine Railroad caught fire early this morning near Thornton Street in Biddeford. Firefighters used a booster line to quell the blaze after a hot box sparked the blaze.

Ford Thornton Street Biddeford Boston and Maine Railroad

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