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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1968

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2

Theophilia Small Dies at 59 in Kennebunkport

Mrs Theophilia Small 59 widow of Harry E Small died yesterday at Turbots Creek after a long illness. Born November 10 1909 in Austria she founded Shawmut Inn and belonged to hotel associations and Kennebunkport Historical Society. Surviving son Frank and brother Emil Horyn. Funeral 2 pm at United Congregational Church Rev Robert Howe officiating. Interment Arundel Cemetery. Bibber Memorials in Kennebunkport open for visitation today.

Kennebunkport Theophilia Small Turbots Creek Harry E. Small Austria Small Michael Anna Romanaska Horyn Shawmut Inn American Hotel and Motel Association Maine Hotel and Motel Association Kennebunkport Historical Society Frank J. Small Emil Horyn Danvers Mass Uth Congregational Church Robert Howe Arundel Cemetery Bibber Memorial Ee Summer St Kennebunk

Mrs Louise Stewart 66 Dies in Biddeford

Mrs Louise Stewart aged 66 of 409 West Street Biddeford died at a local nursing home after a long illness. Born May 30 1902 in St Leonard New Brunswick she lived in Augusta before moving to Biddeford. She was a pastry cook who worked in schools hotels and restaurants. Survived by two brothers Joseph and Rene Parent of Augusta one half brother Leonard Levang of Biddeford and several nieces and nephews Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 am at St Andre's Church Friends may call Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford tonight 7 10 9 and Wednesday 2 4 and 7 9 pm.

Louise Stewart West St Biddeford St. Leonard New Brunswick Joseph and Helene Cyr Parent Augusta St. Andre's Church Stewart Joseph Parent Rene Parent Leonard Leva Severa Bolduc Alfred St

Captain Payne of Waianae Dies in Hawaii Auto Crash

Captain Edward Payne retired from the U S Air Force after 23 years of service. He lived on Highway 78 872 C Fa in Waianae Hawaii and died September 3 in an automobile accident. He attended the University of Hawaii earning a degree and a five year teaching certificate for high school level. His widow is Bunny Upham of Biddeford Maine, daughter of the late Roscoe C Upham.

Waianae Hawaii Favere F. Payne U.S. Air Force University of Hawei Nnice Bunny” Upham Iddeford Maine Roscoe C. Upham

Philias Laverriere dies after long illness in Biddeford

Philias Laverriere 81 of 80 Foss St Biddeford died Monday afternoon after a long illness. He was born March 10 1887 in St Narcisse P Q son of Alphonse and Seraphine Cote Laverriere. A 55 year Biddeford resident he was a retired self employed carpenter and founder of the Westbrook Skating Rink in 1921. He is survived by his widow Alma Gregoire Laverriere and several children grandchildren great grandchildren sisters and nieces. Funeral from St Andre's Church Biddeford Thursday at 9 am. Friends may call Emond Funeral Home today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm.

Philias Laverriere Foss St Biddeford St. Narcisse P. Q Alphonse Seraphine Cote Laverriere Lavérriere Westbrook St. Andre's Church Sacred Heart League Alma Gregoire Laverriere Joseph Delia MacDonald St Pierre de Broughton Wilfred Langford Miami Fla Rose Anna Fountaine Alexandrine Laverriere St. Andre’s Church Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Actress Matthews Dies After Pool Incident In California

LAFAYETTE California Mrs Amy B Davies 72 wife of a former head of the American Arabian Oil Co died Sunday after apparently suffering a heart attack and falling into her own wing pool Her husband Fred Aames as one of the discoverers in Bahrein and Saudical. Gene Barry Hopes to Run for Senate in 1970 Announces Democratic Candidacy Plan in interview saying no party sanction yet and no official decision.

Lafayette Calif Amy B. Davies American Arabian Oil Co Fred Aames Hollywood Gene Barry U.S. Senate George Murphy Senate Barry John F. Kenn Barry Sid

Funeral Directors Emond's and Shumway Services List

Funeral homes in Saco Maine include Emond's Funeral Home at 284 S511 with Frank X Emond and J P Conroy and Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Street with H Gross Sr as director plus Dennett & Craig at 365 Main Street.

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco, Maine Dennett & Craig Funeral Home Saco

Funeral services held for Mrs Beatrice Riley

Mrs Beatrice Riley a Boston resident formerly of Biddeford was funeralized Saturday at St Josephs Church Biddeford. A solemn requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev Msgr Eli Hevey with Deacon Valmont Gilbert and Deacon Sylvia Levesque. Burial followed in St Josephs Cemetery Biddeford. She was born October 21 1903 in Biddeford daughter of Joseph and Emma Gauthier Gagne. Surviving are sister Rose Couture Biddeford brother Paul Gagne Camp Ellis Saco and several nieces and nephews.

Beatrice Riley Boston Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Msgr Eli Hevey Valmont Gilbert Sylvia Levesque Diane Rousselle St. Joseph's Cemetery Levesque Ayers Leonel Couture Maurice Couture Armand Gagnon Leo Cloutier Richard Stevens Roger Lambert Riley Joseph Emma Gauthier Gagne Shield Chemical Co

Funeral for Mrs Alice Bouthillette at St Joseph Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs. Alice O Bouthillette of 329 Elm Street Biddeford were held Saturday at St. Joseph's Church Biddeford. Rt Rev Msgr Eli Hevey celebrated the requiem high mass assisted by Rev Valmont Gilbert as deacon and Rev Sylvie Levesque as subdeacon. Interment in St Joseph's Cemetery with graveside prayers by Father Gilbert. Bearers were Stevenite William Champagne Bryan Gagne Richard Dion Richard Belisle and Roland Labonte.

Alice Bouthillette Elm St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Eli Hevey Valmont Gilbert Sylvia Levesque Diane Rousselle St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Gilbert Stevenite William Champagne Bryan Gagne Richard Dion Richard Belisle Roland Labonte

Funeral rites for George Udette at St. Markates Church

Funeral services for George Udette of 14 Forest Ave were held yesterday morning at St. Argate's Church. Rev. Rudolph Leveille presided over the requiem high mass with Mrs. Thomas Anton singing and organist Ruth Smith. Burial followed in St. Mary's Cemetery Biddeford.

Old Orchard Beach George Udette Forest Ave St.argate's Church Rudolph Leveille Thomas Anton Ruth Smith St. Mary's Cemetery Biddeford Father Leveille

Rites Held For Mrs Marie M Vire At Biddeford

Marie M. Vire of Elm Street Biddeford was laid to rest yesterday after a solemn requiem high mass at St Josephs Church Biddeford. Rev Sylvia Levesque served as deacon and Rev Valmont Gilbert as subdeacon with church choir singing and Mrs Diane reciting graveside prayers. Bearers listed include George Ittier John Renow Philip Ceruvin Gerald Thibodeau Ronald Audie and Oscar Adgie Jr. In Worcester Mass AP note reports five balloons from Ft Garrison Elementary Baltimore landed in a maple tree in Grace Reidys yard and were extricated Monday.

Marie M. Vire Elm Street Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Eli Hevey Sylvia Levesque Valmont Gilbert Sue Diane Rousselle St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Gilbert George Ittier John Worcester Mass Tommy Klaff Lori Wilder Brian Cooper Baltimore Grace Reidy Ft. Garrison

Local Personal Notices Include Bridges Brothers and Family Links

Mrs. Rose Demers of Biddeford is a patient at Webber Hospital. On active duty abroad are S. Sgt. John D. Bridges in Saigon and T. Sgt. Steve W. Bridges in Thailand. The Bridges brothers, former Old Orchard Beach residents, have wives in Old Orchard Beach and Puerto Rico. John is father of four. Steve is also father of four. Her husband is Mrs. Aminda Diaz Bridges of Puerto Rico.

Rose Demers Pike St Biddeford Webber Hospital John D. Bridges Saigon Steve W. Bridges Thailand Old Orchard Beach John Gloria LaBrecque Bridges Steve Aminda Diaz Bridges Puerto

Community groups schedule meetings in Biddeford and Saco

EWS members of the Cinderblos blossom committee meet tomorrow at 8 PM at Elks Lodge in Saco with charity officers asked to attend. The Women’s Society of Christian Service holds a missionary meeting at 7:30 PM in Foss Street United Methodist Church vestry. Evangeline Rebekah Club meets at Mrs. Helen Wormwood’s home at 7:30 PM. if storm, session moves to Thursday same time. Mrs. Helen Garside co-hostess. Biddeford and Saco Community Service gathers at 10:30 AM tomorrow in Fellowship Hall if weather allows. Alexander MacMillan Post Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary meeting cancelled until further notice. St Louis Women’s Association meets 7:30 PM tomorrow in St Louis Regional High School Cafeteria. Past Matrons Association of Chapter Order of Eastern Star meets 7:30 PM tomorrow at Mrs. Clarence Holt’s 571 Main St. Saco. attendees to bring swap party items. Court Decary Canada American Association meets 7:30 tonight at Fremont Club, Alfred Street, Biddeford. club officers meet at 7.

Biddeford-Saco Lodge of Elks Elks Lodge Portland Road Saco Charity Committee Women’s Society of Christian Service of Foss Street United Methodist Church Biddeford Evangeline Rebekah Club Helen Wormwood Ferry Road Helen Garside Saco Community Service Fellowship Hall United Church of Christ Congregational Order of Eastern Star Clarence Holt Main St Canada-American Association Fremont Club Alfred Street

Hungarian-born engineer Csala returns home from Hungary

Andrew Csala, 37, a Hungarian-born engineer who had spent nearly two years imprisoned in Communist Hungary on espionage charges, arrived in Cleveland with relief and caution. He refused to discuss prison experiences and noted 14 other Americans remained jailed. He had returned to visit his homeland in 1966 and was released after a six-year sentence.

Cleveland Ohio Andrew Csala Hungary Csala United States Budapest

Community church notes midweek services across York County

Local notices list church meetings and rehearsals in Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Lyman Wells Ogunquit and Wells. Activities include Junior Choir and Adult Choir rehearsals prayer meetings Bible study and midweek services at various times and street corners.

Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach

Mary Davidson UC Berkeley emeritus dean of women dies at 82

Mrs. Mary Davidson emeritus dean of women at the University of California Berkeley died Sunday in a convalescent hospital at age 82. She served as dean of women during the last decade of her 40 year tenure.

Berkeley Calif Mary Davidson University of California

Portland Weather Snow Warning And Coastal Gale Tonight

Heavy snow warning issued for the northern area remains in effect tonight with gale warnings along the coast. Snow is expected to transition to rain in southern portions and mix with rain in northern areas tonight, with accumulations likely exceeding six inches in the north. Temperatures will stay in the 30s. Wednesday to see occasional snow or rain with little temperature change.

Portland

Surnames made obligatory in England in 1463

In 1463 King Edward V required all subjects to adopt surnames, proposing options tied to a town, color, art, or science. A separate note mentions a 1959 blue catfish record in the Missouri River weighing 97 pounds and 57 inches long. The Vietnamese are described as a mix of Mongolian and Indonesian heritage.

England Edward V Missouri River

Ogunquit Grange installs officers in ceremony on School Street

Ogunquit Maine. Ogunquit Grange officers were installed in ceremonies at the hall on School Street with Maine State Grange Deputy Charles DeHaven of Lebanon presiding. Installed were Ramsdell master Jones overseer Eyselyn Perkins lecturer Littlefield steward Priscilla Melntire chaplain Maxwell treasurer Iston secretary Chammain Jene Eleatha Littlefield Ceres Hazel Margeson Pomona Myrtie Kimball Flora Gloria Spinney lady assistant steward. Absent: Maude Hilton assistant steward Harry Margeson. State Deputy Leslie Adams assisted. Mills Tsang chaplain Pauline aven Lebanon Evelyn Adams Sanford marshals Isabelle Roberts Goodwins Mills emblem bearer Lawrence Stackpole Sanford regalia bearer Jeannette Richards Sanford pianist Emile Richards lighting technician. Remarks from visitors. program by Mrs Perkins. Mystery section awarded to Mrs Ethel Burton California and Mrs McIntire. Refreshments by Ruth Kemp with Eva Evans Lillian Perkins Esselyn Perkins. Table decorations in fall color. Next meeting Nov 15 with Thanksgiving lecturer program.

Ogunquit Ogunquit Grange School Street Maine State Grange Charles DeHaven Lebanon Ramsdell Jones Eyselyn Perkins Koby P. Littlefield Priscilla Melntire Roland Maxwell Iston John Chammain Eleatha Littlefield Evelyn Adams Sanford Isabelle Roberts Goodwins Mills Lawrence Stackpole Jeannette Richards Emile Richards Perkins Ethel Burton California McIntire

Duplicate Bridge Club Concludes Meeting At Beach

The Duplicate Bridge Club met Monday evening at the Speak Easy on Lawn Avenue with players including Ginn Weld Aranovitch Mougalian Haynes Rosen Leonard Dubois Paulhus and others. Winners were Ginn Weld for North South and Aranovitch Mougalian Haynes for East West with further contests noted. a beginners class is set for tomorrow at 7 p.m. and Master Points Night on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Lawn Avenue Herbert Ginn Donald Weld Ivan Aranovitch Richard Mougalian Alberta Haynes al Rosen William Haase Mary Wilbur Lorimer Brackett Owen Flannery S. A. Grondin Oscar Paradis Paul Chadbourne Adam Ginn David Marshall James Moutsatsos Avis Briggs Ida Rosen Dora Paulhus A. Mougalian Charlotte Dubois Gertrude Leonardard James Mullen Alice Fecteau Angie Hickey Lottie Haas Leo Ross Ruth Anderson Esther Green Robert Whelan Eugene Whelan James Warren Edrice Bates Jeanne Shaw North Ginn and Weld Aranovitch R. Mougalian Haynes Rosen Hasse Paulhus Mougalian Dubois Leonard Mullen James Allen Gwen Wienaaty Richard Sheree Patricia Shorey Margaret Field Ed Briggs

Stock Market Gains In Active Trading After Layoff

New York stocks rose in early trading as gains outweighed losses about two to one. The Dow Jones average climbed slightly, with fractional gains spread across most counters. Monday’s Veterans Day closing paused activity, marking a rare four day trading stretch for the week.

New York

Boy held for ransom ends with home return

In New Haven a 14 year old boy was sent home with his mother after police, aided by federal investigators, traced a ransom call from kidnapers. The mother placed $800 at a Temple Street church as authorities set a trap and monitored the situation.

New Haven

Driving Age Rumor Causes Confusion for Young Readers

Dear Mike answers confusion over pushing driving age to 18, notes states set licensing ages and exceptions for farm work or caregiving. Also includes tech fix for a 1963 car clatter by testing a loose manifold heat control valve, suggesting checks for exhaust and loose parts.

Mike Congress Rat

Winter storm snarls roads from Boston to Vermont

The blizzard soaked 2.2 inches of ice over roads while towns from Worcester to New Hampshire brace for six inches of snow. Hunters are lost in Dum mer and Francestown, with one man found dead of natural causes. Conservation officers rounded up 45 lost hunters as Northeast Airlines cancels 24 flights. Snow disrupts ski operations and prompts warnings across Vermont and New Hampshire.

Sanders Worcester Boston Hampshire Connecticut Way Capes Connecticut Vermont New Hampshire Dummer Francestown Franconia Myron Holden Stewartstown N.H Columbia James Vollkammer Burlington Northeast Airlines Newace Florida New Hamp Department of Canera and Development

Missing Son To Face Juvenile Court In Ransom Claim

A fragment reports a plan to leave a fake ransom package while awaiting in darkness. The note claims the collector is the missing son who will appear before juvenile court authorities.

Winners Listed At Beach Card Party

Winners at the Abbott-Verville AM VETS Auxiliary card party in Old Orchard Beach were Mrs Sylvia Brooks for ladies high Mrs Jan Simpson for ladies low Edwin Goodale for men's high Kenneth Cooper for men's low David Sims for pacer and Mrs Mariam Melon. Another party is set for next Sunday at 8 p.m. at the AMVETS Post home Walnut Street.

Old Orchard Beach Abbott-Verville Amvets Amvets Post Walnut Street Ladies Sylvia Brooks Jan Simpson Edwin Goodale Kenneth Cooper David Sim —~S Mariam Melon

Space and science headlines mix with global unrest

Apollo astronauts receive orders once science fiction. A panel finds drugs largely ineffective per FDA study. James Earl Ray's lawyer asks for trial postponement. Panicky global events unfold as Nasser and Eshkol push Middle East measures while Britain seeks European military cooperation.

Allan Y. C James Earl Ray Percy Foreman Martin Luther Kine Jr Federal Food and Drug Administration Atlantic City N.J

Vietnamese War Medal Count and Dandelion Etymology

As of May 1968, 37 Medals of Honor were awarded to Vietnam War personnel. The dandelion gets its name from the leaf shape resembling a lion's tooth, from the French dent de lion meaning lion's tooth. The text mentions national springs and Hoa Park, Ark, noting local park and spring information.

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