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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1968

Page

2

Infant Timothy J. Conroy Obituary in Kennebunk

Timothy J. Conroy infant son of Frederick J. and Margaret Moeykems Conroy of 42 High Street Kennebunk died last night in a Portland hospital. He was born Navy on February 4 1968 in Biddeford Hospital. Survived by his parents two brothers Frederick S. and Jeffery P. and two sisters Teresa Ann and Catherine Margaret all of Kennebunk. Paternal grandfather Frederick H. Conroy of Pennsylvania and maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs Moeykems of New AMA. Services will be held at St Martha's Parish Bankport with Rev William J. Kelley. Angell Funeral Home 9 Dane Street handling arrangements.

Kennebunk Timothy J. Conroy Frederick J Margaret Moeykems Conroy High St Portland Navy Biddeford Frederick S Jeffery P Teresa Ann Catherine Margaret Emneneree

Memorial Services for Harold rs at Fore near Co by Saco A.M.

Memorial services will be conducted at 7:30 tonight at Fore near Co by Saco A.M. for Harold rs, a member.

Fore Ne Cae Ome, Co Saco Ee A.M Harold Rs

Eucharistic League meets at St. Joseph’s Biddeford

Members of the Eucharistic League of St. Joseph’s Church Biddeford gather tonight at 7 at Sammoucy pamere ome 1 Stone St to say prayers and renew faith in a small community gathering. TOKYO (AP) Tokumitsu Tsuji a cooking instructor honored by the French government and based in San Francisco died Wednesday of a heart ailment at 76 He was named an honorary San Francisco citizen in 1960 and in 1966 received France s Medal of Chevalier du Fromage. CHICAGO (AP) Roger S. McCormick grandson of the founder of Deering Harvester Co died age 4 He was a bank director and director of Miami Corp and former president of Universal Mutual Casualty Co.

Eucharistic League of St Tokyo Tokumitsu Tsuji San Francisco Wie Tsuji du Fromage Chicago Roger S. McCormick Deering Harvester Co Witt Co Searverter Co Slee McCormick Miami Corp Universal Mutual Casualty Co

St Louis Women Plan Christmas Party Details Discussed

St Louis Women's Association met at St om Regional School cafeteria to plan the annual Christmas Party on December 11 at 7 30 PM. Members were asked to bring gifts for one and guests invited. Reservations with Mrs Ralph Courtois or Mrs Robert Laveriere before December 2. Planning included co chairs Miss Lillian and Pauline Moreau and decorations by Mrs Harry Courtois Jr with refreshments by Mrs Robert Landry and Mrs Paul Taylor. A committee chairmen meeting will be held Monday at 7 30 PM at Mrs Robert Landry's home to finalize plans.

St. Louis Women's Association St. Om Emile LeBlond Ralph Courtois Robert Laveriere Lillian Pauline Moreau Robert Landry Paul Taylor Harry R. Courtois Jr Westfield St Biddeford Harry Courtois Jr LeBlond St. Louis Marie Ange Chretien Genevieve Tremblay

Smoke reported at 13 Crescent St Biddeford office building

Biddeford firefighters investigated a disturbance at a two story office building owned by Mrs. Carrie Dolloff after reports of smoke. No blaze was found. The incident notes a vocal sound described as produced by rapid puffs of air passing between vocal folds.

St Sal Ces Crescent St Biddeford Carrie Dolloff

Funeral Homes and Directors Listed in Saco Maine

Directory notice lists Emond's Funeral Home at 204 5511 with Frank X. Emond and J. P Conroy, Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Street Saco with Beas A. Gross Sr., and Dennett and G. Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine, as local providers.

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy Shumway 35 Street Saco Beas A. Gross Sr Ctor Dennett & G

Harold Mooers Funeral Notice at Saco

Harold Mooers aged 70 of 24 Central Street Saco died recently Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM at Shumwa Funeral Home 35 Spring Street interment in Buxton Lower Corner Cemetery Friends may call today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Arrangements by Philip H Gross Sr Director

Funeral services for Philias Laverriere Biddeford

Funeral services for Philias Laverriere age 80 of Foss Street Biddeford were held at St Andre s Church Biddeford. Rev Maurice Morin celebrated a requiem high mass and gave the homily with the church choir singing and Mrs Laura Proulx at the organ. Interment followed in the family lot at St Joseph s Cemetery Biddeford with Father Mortin reciting graveside prayers. Bearers were William Bisson Edgar Cabana Henry Bourque Albert Noletle Edouard Neault and Joseph Tardiff.

Philias Laverriere Foss St Biddeford St. Andre’s Church Maurice Morin Laura Proulx St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Mortin William Bisson Edgar Cabana Henry Bourque Albert Noletle Edouard Neault Joseph At

Funeral Services for Mrs Louise Stewart Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs Louise Stewart 66 of 409 West St Biddeford were held at 10 at St Andre's Church. Rev Royal Parent celebrated the requiem high mass with church choir, Laura Proulx at the organ. Burial followed in St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford with last prayers at the graveside. Bearers were Richard Couture Roger Lessard Edgar Roberge and Ray Cadorette.

Louise Stewart West St Biddeford St. Andre’s Royal Parent Stewart Laura Proulx St. Joseph's Cemetery Richard Couture Roger Lessard Edgar Roberge Ray Cadorette

Annette Chapter Plans Reception and Nominating Committee

At a Past Matrons Association meeting in Saco at Mrs. Clarence Holt’s Main Street home, a nominating committee was appointed. Mrs. Leland Scamman led, naming Mrs. Clinton Milliken, Mrs. Robert Lennox, and Mrs. Norman McAuley. An event on December 4 honors Past Matron Kenneth Johnson.

Annette Order of the Eastern Star Clarence Holt Main Street Saco Leland Scamman Clinton Milliken Robert Lennox Norman McAuley Stanly Northrop

Hanoi Press Officer Rejects NLF Independence Claims

The Hanoi press officer Carl Barth reiterated that the United States does not recognize the NLF as an independent entity and rejected North Vietnam claims over U.S. reconnaissance flights. The note also covered bombing cessation terms, Paris peace talks, and Hanoi’s stance on negotiating delegations, with emphasis on indiscriminate attacks in South Vietnam and Johnson’s conditions to halt bombing. In San Francisco, Carl Kunstorff, 24, was sentenced for refusing a Selective Service examination, fined 1000 dollars and three years probation, after being declared 4F due to a smashed finger and claiming hardship to support his parents.

P. Department Carl FE. Barth Saigon United States Viet Cong National Iberation Front NLF South Vietnam North Vienam U.S North Vietnam Paris Nguyen van Thieu Johnson Hanoi San Francisco Carl Phillip Krnstorff U.S. District Court Albert C. Wollenberg Kunstorff

Local Personal Notices Include Military Service Details

Rossignol Elm Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Seaman first name initial M Ori rm USN, 20, son and Stephen M Orv of Highland Avenue Ogunquit, serving aboard destroyer USS Forrest Sherman. Marine Cpl Lawrence G Roberge 21, son of Mr and Mrs Aurel P Roberge 30 Hill St Biddeford, serves with First Marine Aircraft Wing in Vietnam.

Rossignol Elm Biddeford Webber Hospital Seaman M. Ori Rm Usn Stephen M. Orv Highland Avenue Ogunquit Forrest Sherman Lawrence G. Roberge Aurel P. Roberge Hill St Biddeford Marine Aircraf Vietnam

Night Observed by Adah Chapter in Biddeford

Adah Chapter, Order of Eastern Star bids Biddeford hold a meeting at 7 30 p m in Odd Fellows Hall Alfred Street to honor Frances M Smith District 1 deputy during the WS District Deputy Grand Matron's Night observance.

Adah Chapter Order of Eastern Star Biddeford Odd Fellows Hall Alfred Street Frances M. Smith District 1

Faith and Youth Church Activities In Saco and Nearby

Friday schedule lists Jehovahs Witnesses Ministry School at Kingdom Hall Saco 7 30 p m followed by Ministry Development Class 8 35 p m Royal Rangers and Missionettes service for ages 12 to 17 at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach Full Gospel Assembly evangelistic service 7 30 p m Biddeford Pioneer Girls meeting 6 30 p m Goodwins Mills Ladies Prayer 10 a m parsonage OT Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes St Monicas Kennebunk 9 30 a m Saturday Grades 4 5 while Grades 6 8 meet after school

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Main St Saco Ministry Royal Rangers and Missionettes Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Full Gospel Assembly American Legion Hall Lyiman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills OT Baptist Church Constraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Monica's Church Kennebunk

Radio Station Manager Guest of Rotary Club

Biddeford Saco Rotary Club heard Joseph Martelle of station WIDE speak at Wonderbar Steak House Biddeford. He outlined WIDE profiles and newsroom changes with slides and noted affiliations with American forces while naming past radio figures Paul Harvey Harmon Alex Dreier Don Gardner and Don Allen.

WIDE Joseph Martelle Biddeford-Saco Martelle Henry Tartre Rich- Ata Come of Directors Rotary

Weather Outlook for Portland Turns Very Cold

Much colder weather moves into Portland with variable clouds and frigid night lows in the 20s. Friday brings fair skies, increasing clouds, and slightly less cold temperatures.

Portland

Nomination papers taken out at Beach Old Orchard Beach

About 14 locals filed nomination papers for the town election as of December end. Districts list five council seats with incumbents Smith Beaudoin and Cummings among the candidates. School committee contender Louis Delis and Civil Service candidate Linwood Kimball also filed. Town Clerk Barbara Lord seeks reelection. Augusta report notes Maine DED urging power company cooperation on future loan protections.

Old Orchard Beachto Barbara FE. Lord Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr Gordon G. Smith Herman O. Goffin Charles L. Beaudoin Rupert H. Davis E. Emerson Cummings Irving R. Hirst Sr Joseph Herschel Desjardins William J. Mullen Jakeman Smith Beaudoin Cummings Louis Delis Civil Service Commission Linwood Frederick P. Hayes Constable

Beaudoin Seeks Second Term On Old Orchard Beach Council

Beaudoin of 8 Carlton Ave announces candidacy for a second term as District 4 councilman in Old Orchard Beach in the December 9 election. He has lived in town since 1942, is a 19xx graduate of Old Orchard Beach High, and serves in several fraternal and civic groups. He and his wife Patricia Bailey have two children, Michelle and David. He is a former U S Marine Corps member who served in Korea.

Old Orchard Beach Charles L. Beaudoin Carleton Ave Beaudoin Old Orchard Beach High School J. J. Mullen Knights of Columbus Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks Maine Association of Football Officials Hts Patricia Bailey South Portland Michelle David U. S. Marine Corps Korea

No Injuries Listed In Saco Mishap

Saco police report two cars collided on Ocean Park Road Wednesday. Drivers Glen A. May of Gosville New Hampshire and Mary A. Waterhouse of Ross Road Saco were involved. No injuries were reported and no damage estimate available.

Saco Glen A. May Gossville N.H Mary A. Waterhouse Ross Road Ocean Park Road

Market Gains Outweigh Losses in Early NY Trading

New York stocks opened with more gains than losses as many shares moved. AT&T held at 54, S Eeburg fell to 38 1 4, Canteen rose to 30 1 2, GE dipped to 94 1 2, Boeing up to 55, Kerr-M McGee down 2 percent at 119, Texas Gulf Sulphur up 1 2, Polaroid up to 124, and the Dow 60 average advanced to 350.0, a fresh high.

NEW York Ing American Telephone Seeburg Canteen Corp General Electric Boeing Kerr-McGee Texas Gulf Polaroid Associated Press American Stock Exchange

Governor Nominates Two to Complete Probate Terms

Augusta AP reports Gov Curtis named Albert J Beliveau Jr to finish the Oxford County judge of probate term and Howard M Spaulding to complete the Somerset County register of probate term. Both were recently elected to county offices.

Augusta Curtis Albert J. Beliveau Jr Apyford Oxford County Howard M. Spaulding Madison Somerset County

Christmas Fair Plans At St Andre’s Unit

St Andre's Home and Hospital Auxiliary hosts the Snowball Fair and Tea at the Home on Sunday December 8 from 2 to 5 pm. The event features handmade holiday articles, fudge, candies, Christmas toys, and multiple chairmen oversee tea, coffee, knitting, and toy tables.

St. Andre's Home Pool Road Biddeford Raymond O. Boucher Bernard Walker Eaenen George L Tea Table Publicanes George Paradis Marie - Jeanne Pelletier Emile Drouin Jeannette W Bibeau Yvonne Bibeau Arthur Bibeau Theodore J. Caouette Laurent E. Nadeau Leo Paul Nadeau Theresa Gonthier Ophilda A. Chabot Joyce W. LeClair Wilbrod

Edward Winston Resigns From Kennebunk Board

Edward C. Winston resigns from the Kennebunk Board after a remark raised a potential conflict of interest. Four town selectmen accepted his resignation in a 4-1 vote during an executive session following the regular meeting. Also approved was a petition by 45 residents for a dissolution vote on the school administrative district and a special town meeting to post warrants and print ballots.

Kennebunk Selectmen Edward C. Winston Winston Selectman’s Warren Chester Cram

Legal debate over SAD dissolution and district elections

In Kennebunk, officials discuss dissolution under Maine statutes requiring a two thirds town vote, with a state board election date set jointly for Kennebunk and Kennebunkport if approved. Atty Cram cites legality issues around a prior petition to rescind a 1.30 vote, comparing it to demanding a new nationwide vote. SAD held a directors meeting naming Breary as chair and Miller as vice chair, with 10 new directors taking oaths.

Kennebunk State Board of Education Kennebunkport Atty. Cram Justice of the Peace Richard Cartier Hubert Humphrey John S. Seekins Raymond Breary Donald Miller Breary Thomas E. Vail Ross Wyman Joh Riley Marlowe Lebarge John York Frank Beard David Sutter Peter H. Hussey

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