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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1968

Page

3

Deaths: Harry A. Mapes 65 prominent Kennebunk figure

Harry A. Mapes of Kennebunk died in a Portland hospital after a brief illness. He owned H. A. Mapes Oil Co. of Sanford and Mapes Home and Garden Center in Kennebunk. A former Thorn ton Academy and South Portland High athletic director, he held many civic roles including past Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Chamber president and Sanford Kiwanis leader. Survived by Christine, a son, a brother, a sister and three grandchildren. funeral Sunday at Bibber Memorial Chapel with Laurel Hill interment.

Kennebunk Harry A. Mapes Kennebunk Road Portland H. A. Mapes Oil Company Inc Sanford Mapes Home and Garden Center Biddeford Harry B Marybelle (Sweet) Mapes Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce State of Maine Civil Defense Kennebunk - Kennebunkport Men's Club Sanford Kiwanis Club Sanford Lodge of Elks Spares Lodge of Odd Fellows Masonic Lodge AF and AM Maine Consistory Kora Shriners of Lewiston Nassan College Springvale Mapes Thornton Academy Saco South Portland High School Christine T. Mapes H. Allen Mapes George E. Mapes Frances McGrath Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Laurel Hill Cemetery Aco

Millard A Tripp Sr 65 of Saco dies after long illness

Millard A Tripp Sr 65 of Flag Pond Road Saco a retired hydro station operator died after a long illness Born September 4 1903 in Hollis he was a member of several Masonic bodies and the United Travelers Society Survived by two daughters three sons two sisters and numerous grandchildren Funeral services will be held at 2 pm tomorrow from Shumwa Funeral Home in Saco Interment in Buxton Cemetery calling hours today from 3 to 5 and 7 pm

Millard A. Tripp Flag Pond Road Saco Central Colenees Co Biddeford Hollis Big Abbie Littlefield Tripp Saco Con. Presetons’ Christian Church Ace Lodge F. M. York Royal Arch Masons Maine Council Royal and Select Masons United Shumwa Funeral Home Buxton Ce Pelade

John Mariello 88 dies after brief illness in Biddeford

John Mariello of 39 Bay Street Biddeford age 88 died in a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. Born December 24 1879 in Bari Italy he came to the United States in 1902. A mason by trade he was a long time member of St. Mary's Church. Survived by five sons Vito John Michael Frank and two daughters and other relatives. Services listed with Sansouci Funeral Home details and interment at St. Mary's Cemetery.

John Mariello Bay St Biddeford Bari Italy Anthony Mariello United States Saco-Lowell Mariello St. Mary's Church Ene St. Mary's Cemetery Sansouc Funeral Home Stone St

Memorial services at Shumway Funeral Home

Saco Lodge F and A M will meet at Shumway Funeral Home 35 King St Saco at 7 30 for memorial services honoring A Tripp Sr a member and past officer of the lodge.

Saco Lodge A.M Shumway Funeral Home King St Saco A. Tripp Sr Shumway Funeral Service One Street Philip H. Gross Sr

Maine highway fatalities fall in third quarter

Augusta AP reports Maine State Police say highway deaths dropped 15 percent in the July through September period, with 73 people killed in 66 crashes. Major causes listed were excessive speed driver inattention driving on the wrong side and drinking behind the wheel.

Augusta Maine Bureau of Traffic Records

Pyramid of the Sun construction tied 10,000 workers to 20 years

Archaeologists estimate that the building of the Pyramid of the Sun near Mexico City employed about 10,000 laborers for two decades, reflecting the project’s massive scale and societal effort.

Mexico City

Funeral for Miss Laura A. Guertin at Notre Dame de Lourdes

Funeral services for Miss Laura A. Guertin formerly of Camp Ellis were held this morning at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Saco. High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Joseph Carrier with deacon Rev. Paul Jalbert and sub deacon Rev. Lucien Carrier, choir singing, organ by Mrs Eva Carrier. Interment followed at St Josephs Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Rev. Lucien Carrier and Rev. Gerard Doyon. Bearers were Romeo Goudreau Philemon Dubreuil Rudolph Ross Clarence Lombard John Farley and Raymond Cordeau.

Laura A. Guertin Camp Ellis Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco Joseph Carrier Paul Jalbert Lucien Carrier Eva Carrier St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford Gerard Doyon

Funeral services for Mrs Ei leen M Pinkham Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs Ei leen M Pinkham formerly of Biddeford were held at St Marys Church Biddeford with Rev Lawrence DeBlois celebrating a requiem high mass Soloist William Cleary accompanied by Miss Louise Welch organist Interment followed in St Marys Cemetery Biddeford with Rev Cornelius J Enright pastor reciting grave side prayers

Eileen M. Pinkham Biddeford St. Mary's Church Lawrence DeBlois William Cleary Louise Welch St. Mary's Cemetery Cornelius J. Enright Pasor

Funeral Mass Held for Antonio J Dallaire Biddeford

Funeral services for Antonio J. Dallaire of 528 Elm St Biddeford were held at St Josephs Church. A solemn requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev Sylvia Levesque assisted by Rev Valmont Gilbert as deacon and Rev Clarence Laplante OFM St Francis College Biddeford as subdeacon. The church choir sang and Diana Rousselle was organist. Graveside prayers were recited at St Mary Cemetery Biddeford by Father Levesque. Bearers were Andrew Benoit Ronald Dallaire Paul Masse Leo Paul Nolette and Ronald Nolette.

Antonio J. Dallaire Elm St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Sylvia Levesque Valmont Gilbert Clarence Laplante O.F.M St. Francis College Diana Rousselle

Sign Painting Class Is Aim Of Saco Man

Roland Smith of Mid way Signs Co in Saco plans to teach sign painting to youths. The 30-year-old artist aims to revitalize the craft, describes a three dimensional chicken wire and fiberglass sign method, and invites locals to visit his Main Street shop beside Reny Bros. Printers to learn or apply for work.

Roland Smith Midway Signs Co Saco New York City Smith Cape Cod Gloucester Mass Reny Bros. Printers

Two Accidents At Biddeford Intersection Reported

Police said two crashes occurred yesterday at the Main Street and Elm Street intersection in Biddeford. Olivine Gregoire, 63, and John E. Rice, 72, drivers in the first collision, reported $250 damage to Gregoire’s car. no injuries were listed. A second collision involved Roger Gobeil, 23, and Lionel H. Parenteau, 52, with no injuries reported.

Main Street Elm Street Biddeford Olivine Gregoire Granite St John E. Rice Orchard St Gregoire Roger Gobeil Graham St Lionel H. Parenteau Cleaves St

Toyota Controversy Prompts Strong Personal Endorsement

A speaker asserts belief in Toyota, claiming he could not sell a car unless he thought it was the best, highlighting confidence in the brand and its appeal.

John Lape Dies After Car Crash On Route 201

Freeport man 36 identified as John Lape died from injuries after a foreign car careened out of control and rolled over several times on Route 201. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Augusta General Hospital in Maine.

Farmingdale John Lape Freeport Simpson Dennett & Craig Augusta Gen- Main Street Saco Maine Eral Hospital

Personal notices from Biddeford area patients

Rosemarie Simonelli of 461 Elm St Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Lucie Frechette of 16 Pike St Biddeford is a medical patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Ernest Montembeau of 15 Cottage St Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital.

Rosemarie Simonelli Elm St Biddeford Webber Hospital Lucie Frechette Pike St Notre Dame Hospital Ernest Montembeau Cottage St

Meeting of Past Noble Grands Association at Saco

A meeting of the Past Noble Grands Association of Saco Rebekah Lodge is set for Monday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Helen Bowie on Portland Road in Saco.

Noble Grands Association Saco Rebekah Lodge Helen Bowie Portland Road Saco

Kennebunk Residents HonorMilitary and Club Events

Private Edmund Bodwell Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Bodwell Sr., is on a 21 day leave from Fort Gordon Georgia before shipping to Okinawa for six weeks of training then Vietnam. He is a 1966 Kennebunk High School graduate who worked for Morningstar Corp prior to enlistment on Feb 19, 1968. Thanksgiving home visit included relatives. Maj. Kenneth Sewall and Mrs. Sewall attended a Marine Corps birthday event at Park Country Club. Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters met at Knights of Pythias Hall. meeting postponed inspections. Ramblers Club of Arundel gathered at Mrs. Emily Andrews’ home and donated to WABAN. Members planned pot-luck and Christmas gift exchange for Dec 11.

Edmund Bodwell Jr Edmund Bodwell Sr West Kennebunk U.S. Army Military Police Fort Gordon San Francisco Calif Okinawa Rowan Vietnam Kennebunk High School Morningstar Corp.ore Bodwell Earl Jon Bodwell Portsmouth N.H Débbie Boothby Lyman Charles Tanner Mousam Road Kennebunk Kenneth Sewall Sewall Park Country Club Calizabeth U. S. Marine Corps Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Hall Eleanor Leech Judith Keeffe Ramblers Club of Arundel Emily Andrews Andrews Waban Association Catherine J. Welch Arion Bedard Alta Guilbert Una Miller Lavena Drew Marion Bedard

Headstart Children Visit Supermarket Field Trip

Pupils of the Biddeford Head start program were taken on a field trip to the A and P Supermarket on Elm Street Bord today where they were served pancakes. Assisting with the children were Mrs. Mabel Desmarins Mrs. Nancy Campobasso Mrs. Bernice Gillespie and Mrs. Denise Letourneau. A Headstart parents meeting is set for Nov 19 at 7:30 p.m. in City Building.

Biddeford Elm Street Bord Mabel Desmarins Nancy Campobasso Bernice Gillespie Denise Letourneau

Trade zone bids face delays as suits loom

Major Northeast politicians push for trade zone uses while Sinclair Oil sues in federal court to halt Maine’s application for Machinsport subzone. No decision yet. Maine review ongoing. Udall hints at action on Occidental before leaving office. Georgia and Tenneco proposals have not progressed.

Northeast Edmund S. Muskie Maine Sinclair Oil Corp Sinclair Machinsport I Gg Stewart L. Udall Georgia Tenneco

Biddeford Candidate Notes Local Budget and Departures

Robert continues on Page One addressing support for local schools and concern about remaining funds in the street construction fund. He notes several businesses have left the city over the years including Lund Mfg Co Ed and Frank Chevrolet Atlantic Motors Bedell Motors York Heel and Coastal Motors, which is leaving now. 15k ved Ladderbush.

Lund Mfg. Co Frank Chevrolet Atlantic Motors Bedell Motors York Heel Biddeford Coastal Motors

Rain Forecast Spreads Southward Toward Portland

Rain continues to spread from the south with snow to the north tonight. Lows drop to the 20s, little temperature change expected Saturday.

Portland

Looking Ahead At Weather Forecast for the Northeast

The five day forecast covers northern New England, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Daytime highs reach 40s to 50s with cooler nights in the upper 20s to upper 30s. Expect cooler weekend, warmer start to the workweek, and total precipitation averaging over half an inch, mainly rain south and rain or snow north.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

Saco Registration Board Hours Listed

Open voter registration session in Saco runs November 18 to 26. Albert Caron, chair of the Saco Board of Registration, cites daily hours from 1 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM for the December 9 city election. Changes of name or address due to marriage should be reported.

Albert Caron Saco Board of Registration Caron

NATO defense plan shifts to conventional strength gains

NATO moves to small changes in troop levels with upgrades in equipment and mobilization. US officials expect member budgets to rise 22 to 15 percent over five years to boost conventional forces as France Iceland and others shape new terms. West Germany plans more Phantoms helicopters and artillery while Belgians extend service. Berlin talks reaffirm remain in divided city amid East German harassment fears. Katzenbach warned the USSR that pressure on West Berlin could strain US Soviet ties.

U.S France NATO Iceland Clark M. Clifford United States Europe Vietnam Defense Planning Committee Clifford Czechoslovakia West Germany Bel Britain Berlin Michel Debre Nicholas Katzenbach Andrey F. Core Washington Thursay

Sweden Holds Large Share of European High-Grade Iron Ore

A report notes that over 90 percent of Europe’s high-grade iron ore lies in Sweden, highlighting the country’s dominant role in Europe's iron ore supply.

Europe Sweden

Biddeford AL Post Activities Are Announced

The Biddeford American Legion post met with 24 members to set plans for Thanksgiving baskets for needy members and the community. The group approved subscriptions to the Legion magazine, school libraries, hospitals, and MacArthur Library, and welcomed new members Melvin Cook, Ronald Madore, Fernand Letarte, and David Metcalf while reporting 219 paid members for 1969. The meeting also noted National Education Week and urged parent involvement in local schools, and Service Officer Sheltra urged veterans and widows to fill out VA income questionnaires due January 15 to avoid pension loss.

Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley Post American Legion Elm Street Biddeford J. Edmond Pinard Horace Beaulieu Roland St. Michel Ralph Croteau Adrien L'Heureux Roy Mendros Legion National Magazine MacArthur Robert Boucher Notre Dame Hospital Melvin Cook Ronald Madore Fernand Letarte David Metcalf Beaulieu Joseph Zaitlin Royal Sheltra Veterans’ Administration

Band Boosters Elect New President At Kennebunk Meeting

The Kennebunk Band Boosters met at KHS library with vice president Robert Sprague in charge. Robert Pillsbury elected president. A bylaws committee was formed with Alexander Economos named to chair it.

Kennebunk Kennebunk High School Robert Sprague Robert Pillsbury Alexander Economos Maine Elton Crs Kenneth Jones As Nadeau Julia Miller

DeMolay Councilor Has Unique Task

West Kennebunk Lafayette Chapter of De Molay met at York Temple with Master Councilor Robert Hamilton presenting the First Degree. His brother Daniel Hamilton was among the candidates, a first for the chapter. Others included Howard Hanson David Spofford and Bruce Bradbury. State master councilor John Knox of Saco attended. Three petitions were read for membership. The group plans a December Christmas tree sale for fundraising. Next meeting November 27 at 7:30 p.m. at York Temple will include First and Second degrees.

West Kennebunk Lafayette Order of DeMolay York Temple Robert Hamilton Robert Daniel Hamilton Howard Hanson David Spofford Bruce Bradbury John Knox Saco Harold Noble

Marianne Moore Wins 1968 National Medal for Literature

New York report states Marianne Moore, age 81, is named recipient of the 1968 National Medal for Literature, carrying a $5,000 prize. The award, instituted in 1965 by the Book Committee, honors living American writers for their total literary contribution.

New York Marianne Moore Ee Ee Book Committee

Deer Kill Totals 99 In Kennebunk

To date 99 deer have been registered at Libby Hardware in Kennebunk with opening day tagging 15. The list includes many named locals such as Wayne Goodrich Frederick Cook Jr. and David Noble as well as numerous others tagged from November 2 through November 13.

Kennebunk Libby Hardware Store Wayne Goodrich Doe Frederick Cook Jr David Noble Stephen Evans Jr Casper Pierce Leslie Smith Sr Thomas Dede Kendrick Holbrook Jr David Thompson Herman Leavitt Richard Wormwood Ray Gosselin Paul Bragdon Kier’ Moore Robert Shuffleburg Donald Bernier James Bernier Freeman Welch Dana Johnson David Thayer Forest Maguire Ge Noble Melson Welch Arthur Tracy Jr Richard MecGary Jr Kenneth Welch Stephen Fisher Jonathan Gray Ronald Romprey Bruce Wakefield David Jordan Eddie Maxwell George Cousens Arthur Hill Charles Delmontex Richard Pierce Julia Emerson Donald Stevens Brad Shaw Sr Gerald Amalong Stephen Emerson Warren Somers James Smith Fred Welch Manley Goulden Roger Maling William Barker Stuart Metcalf Daniel Meyers Paul Gregorie Ernest Leech James Leach John Welch Richard Jackson Jr Leo Pierce David Snow Allen Wildes Leslie Smith Jr Parker Jones Ray Bergeron Robert Pelletier David Jones Robert Shackford George Delemontex Stuart Adjutant Ronald Rose Henry Lyons Kenneth Pierce Harry Thomas Vernel Lock Jack Simonds Robert Janson Charles Brown Martin Wildes Willis McKay John Thyng Donald Harrison Gordon Jackson Jack Harrison Thomas Noble Lawrence Allen Gerard Paradis Jr Rodney Thayer Donald Ronan Fred Cook Sr

Democrats Will Caucus In Saco

The Saco Democratic Caucus is set for November 19 at 7 PM at Saco City Hall. Ward meetings will nominate candidates for alderman, warden, and ward clerk in seven wards. At 8 PM the group will nominate a mayoral candidate and a school board member for the December 9 municipal election.

Saco Saco City Hall Thomas C. Winston Democratic City Committee City Hall

No Injuries Reported In Saco Accidents

Saco police report two vehicle collisions with no injuries. Ernest E. Whitten 73 of 48 Thornton Ave and Richard E. Witherell 53 of 10 Storer St collided on Storer Street with $118 and $63 damages. A second crash on Portland Road involved Glendon E. Erickson 37 Goosefare Drive and George W. Lester 47 RFD 1 Saco. Erickson damage listed at $150 and Lester at $100.

Saco Ernest E. Whitten Thornton Ave Richard E. Witherell Storer St Storer Street Whitten Witherell Auto Glendon E. Erickson Goosefare Drive Old Orchard Beach George W. Lester

Rainbow Girls plan supper and bake beans fundraiser

Old Orchard Beach Assembly of the Rainbow for Girls met at Robinson Memorial Hall with Worthy Advisor Jane Thurston presiding. A memorial service was held for Mrs. Mark Sexson, supreme recorder of the International Order of Rainbow. Plans included a baked beans and casserole supper November 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. Committee members were named for Old Orchard Beach, Scarborough, and Saco. Reports covered October School of Instruction and Rainbow Scholarship. Christine Teravainen, Gail Plummer and Nancy Kenover attended for the first time since a recent accident.

Old Orchard Beach Order of the Rainbow Robinson Memorial Hall West Grand Avenue Jane Thurston Mark Sexson International Order of Rainbow Rainbow McAlesta Orono Masonic Hall Saco Alison Witham Janice Speed Scarborough Carol Johnson Jane Lamson Christine Teravainen Gail Plummer Nancy Kenover

Beach Lions Club To Light Christmas Tree Night Meeting

The Beach Lions Club held a Thursday gathering at Emerson Cummings home in Old Orchard Beach. Clarence Roberts chaired in Theodore Poirier’s absence and plans to light the Christmas tree at Own Hall. Sumner Johnson outlined Turkey jamboree setup for Briggs Hall on Lawn Avenue in November at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free and a food basket will be featured. Members were urged to attend the Harvest Supper at United Methodist Church on Washington Avenue at 6 p.m. before the 7 p.m. meeting at the Cummings residence.

Old Orchard Beach Leonard Old An Beach Lions Club Emerson Cummings Portland Avenue United Methodist Church Washington Avenue Cummings

North Vietnam Reaffirms Need for Separate NFL Delegation

Hanoi rejects a two sided U.S. inquiry and calls for expanded peace talks with a separate NFL delegation. Le repeats protests against U.S. reconnaissance flights over the North and denounces plans to rescue downed airmen as an impudent provocation. South Vietnam and the NLF voices insist on talks without delay if boycotts occur, others may join later.

Hanoi NLF Southietnam South United States North Vietnam U.S Sai Panes NFL

Waterville Boy Fatally Struck Chasing Dog

David D. Taylor six year old was killed when he chased a dog into a street and into the path of an oncoming car. Police said it was the citys first pedestrian fatality in two years and the first involving a child on the way to class in several years. David was en route to a first grade class when struck.

Waterville David D. Taylor David

Bishops Agree On Birth Control Compromise

In Washington the nation's Roman Catholic bishops approved a compromise on birth control allowing married couples who practice contraception to remain in the church. They urged reassessment of Vietnam and draft exemptions for conscientious objectors. The National Conference of Catholic Bishops voted in secret, with no immediate text released.

Washington Vietnam National Conference of Catholic Bishops Conference

Bridge Group Meets At Beach Clubhouse

Duplicate bridge players who met last night at the Speak Dasy Lawn Avenue were: Paradis Mongali Leach Hoyt Sleeper Brackett Marshall Briggs and many others with pairings listed for North and South East and West. New night players include Mrs Lessieur Terbane Mr and Mrs Keith Tremore and others.

Old Orchard Beach Lawn Avenue Scar Paradis Richard Mongalian Eileen Leach Gail Hoyt Ada Sleeper Lorimer Brackett David Marshall Avis Briggs Mary Wilbur S. A. Grondin James Moutsatsos James Warren A. Elpwith Paul Chadbourne Robert Whelan Susanne Snow Gwen Flannery Estella Aranovitcha Dora Paulhus North Sowht Paradis R. Mougalian Leach Hoyt Sleeper and Brackett Marshall Briggs East West Haase Dubois Bates Fecteau Ross Rosen Mullen New Night Players Paul Lessieur Keith Ttemore Marjorie Ort May Keezer

Nee Nah Council To Meet At Beach

The re meeting of Nee Nah Council of Pocahontas will be held at 7 30 p m at Odd Fellows. Members are asked to take articles for the Thanksgiving baskets.

Nee Nah Council Beach Old Orchard

Republican senators pick majority leader in Maine caucus

Augusta Republican senators elect between Bennett Katz of Augusta and Richard Berry of Cape Elizabeth to choose the senate majority leader at the pre legislative caucus next week. Katz’s announcement clears the way for Kenneth MacLeod of Brewer to be unopposed Senate president nominee.

Augusta Bennett E. Katz Richard N. Berry Cape Elizabeth Senate Katz Kenneth P. MacLeod Brewer

Maine Senior Citizens Leaders Train Here

About 160 people are expected to participate in a two day training program for leaders of senior citizens groups in Maine. The event is sponsored by the Department of Health and Welfare and will be held in Portland on the coming Wednesday and Thursday.

Portland Maine The Stapartment of Health and Welfare

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