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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1968

Page

2

Death of Clarence Baldwin former Wells resident

Clarence Harry Baldwin 75 a former Wells resident died this morning at his home. Born February 15 1893 in Stoughton Mass he was WWI veteran and owner of Baldwin Pony Raceway in Sanford instrumental in bringing that port to Maine. Survived by widow Elizabeth Hilton Baldwin a son Maj Harry Baldwin of Peabody Mass a daughter Ruth Marcotte of Boston a stepdaughter June Messier of Wells four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 from Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk with Rev W Vinton Toe Wells Congregational Church officiating. Interment Ocean View Cemetery Wells. Friends may call tomorrow 2 4 and 7 9 p.m.

South Sanford Clarence Harry Baldwin Wells Stoughton Mass Thomas H Emmanuell Baldwin American Legion Saugus Baldwin Pony Sanford Maine Elizabeth Hilton) Baldwin Maj Harry Baldwin Peabody Ruth Marcotte Boston June Messier Angell Funeral Home Dane St Kennebunk Rev W. Vinton Toe Wells Congregational Church Ocean View Cemetery Riends

Ferdinand Bourque 80 of Biddeford dies after illness

Ferdinand Bourque 80 of 1 Clifford St Biddeford died in a local hospital overnight after illness He was born in Ibrooke P Q Feb jase 2 200 of Eugene and He came to Biddeford at an early age and worked for Bates Mfg Co most of his life He was a communicant of St Andre s Church Biddeford a member of the Sacred Heart League and Catholic Order of Foresters He is survived by his widow Vonne Lemieux Bourque two sisters Mrs Charles Carrier St Fortunat P Q and Mrs Joseph Turgeon Nantes P Q and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held from St Andre s Church Thursday at 9 30 am Friends may call at Emond Funeral 72 Hill St Biddeford today and tomorrow from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 pm

Ferdinand Bourque Clifford St Bird Ibrooke P.Q Jase Eugene Uay Bourque Hiddened Bates Mfg. Co St. Andre's Church Biddeford Sacred Heart League Catholic Order of Foresters Vonne Lemieux Bourque Charles Carrier St. Fortunat Joseph Turgeon Nantes St. Andre's Emond Hill St

Wunderlick Walter S. dies after long illness in Togus hospital

Walter Wunderlick 33 of 35 Crocket Road Old Orchard Beach died at Togus Veterans Hospital after a long illness. He served 14 years in the Navy and was a member of the American Legion and Pythians. Survived by widow Patricia Sweet and two sons Walter Jr. and Mark, plus a brother Richard and two sisters. Funeral from Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home Thursday at 10 am with Capt. Donald Klemanski Jr. officiating. interment Memorial Cemetery Scarborough. Friends may call today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.

Raymond Walter S. Wunderlick Crocket Road Veteranspital Togus Esterday U.S. Navy Patricia Sweet Old Orchard Beach Wunderlick Pottstown Richard and Helenemp Wunderlick Navy American Leion and Angel Pythias Ortsmouth Walter Jr Mark Richard Wunderlick Allentown Irene Pollack Reading Arlene Vovakes Harrisburgh Portland Ave Donald Klemanski Jr Salvation Army Memorial Cemetery Scarborough

Sacred Heart League to say prayers for Ferdinand Bourque

Members of the Sacred Heart League of St Andre's Church meet at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford at 7 30 tomorrow night to say prayers for Ferdinand Bourque and a fellow member.

Sacred Heart League of St. Andre's Church Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford Ferdinand Bourque

Prayer gathering for Ferdi Bourque at Emond Funeral Home

Members of Our Ladies of Victory Circle will meet at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford tomorrow at 2 15 PM to offer prayers for Ferdi nand Bourque husband of a member.

Our Ladies of Victory Circle Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford Ferdinand Bourque

Funeral Directors Shumway Service and Dennett Craig

A funeral service listing notes Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco with Philip H Gross Sr director and Dennett Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine. The notice includes an operator line for a lead card of thanks.

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

Card of Thanks to Medical Staff and Friends

Sincere thanks to Dr. Wolf abrt Dr. Johnston and the nurses at Webber Hospital for their kind care also relatives and friends for cards gifts and flowers received during my recent illness Mrs Louis Bouffard We express sincere thanks and deepest gratitude to the nursing staff of Pine Point Manor Convalescent Home for kindness and deeds for our men while a patient there and to all who sent calls visits during our bereavement Family of the Late Mrs Marie M Vire

Wolfabrt Dr. Johnston Webber Hospital Louis Bouffard Pine Point Manor Marie M. Vire

California Death Penalty Decided and Reactions Mixed

The California Supreme Court upheld capital punishment as constitutional, with reactions from Reagan and Brown split. The ruling comes as two new penalty trials are ordered, including Frederick Saterfield for two Orange County slayings. Dr. Carl Epling, UC Los Angeles botanist, dies at 74.

Park Corona State Supreme Court Louis H. Burke Ronald Reagan Reagan Edmund G. Brown Frederick Saterfield Orange County U.S. Supreme Court Witherspoon

Funeral Services for Mrs Demerise Bertrand Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs Demerise Bertrand of Old New Town Road Biddeford were held at St Andre's Church. Rev Maurice Morin led a high Mass and homily. Choir directed by Mrs Laura Proulx, interment in St Theresa's Section, St Joseph's Cemetery. Grandsons Peter Antink Jr Alton Walker Jr Joseph Bertrand Ralph Peters Conrad Bertrand Gerald Bertrand served as bearers.

Demerise Bertrand Old New Town Road Biddeford St. Andre's Church Maurice Morin Laura Proulx Terment St. Theresa's St. Joseph's Cemetery Peter Antink

Saco Rebekah Past Noble Grands Meet

Saco Rebekah Past Noble Grands Association met at Mrs Helen Bowie's Portland Road Saco home to plan a Dec 16 Christmas party at Mrs Linnette Martins North Street home with assisting hostesses Miss Madeline Brackett Mrs Georgiana Harriman and Mrs Lucy Durgin. One dollar gifts will be exchanged. President Mrs Phyllis Vining led the meeting and a Christmas basket for a deserving family was planned. Miss Brackett reportedly a patient at Webber Hospital Biddeford. Miss Herberta Harriman won a mystery prize with Mrs Harriman in charge of entertainment.

Noble Grands Association Saco Betty Hill Miss Brackett Webber Hospital Biddeford Herberta Harriman Harriman Artin Mary McVicar Nancy Rumery

Biddeford Cub Scouts Tour WIDE Radio Station

Members of Den 3 Biddeford Cub Scout Pack 300 sponsored by the Lake E Hart Council Knights of Columbus toured radio station WIDE in Biddeford and the Biddeford fire station yesterday. Cubs included David Boudreau Steven Chabot Daniel Dutcher Gerard Gagnon James Laverriere Davird Parquette Donald Roy Mathews Bruce St Ours and Carl Turgeon under Den Mother Pearl Boynton supervision.

Den 3 Biddeford Lake E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus David Boudreau Steven Chabot Daniel Dutcher Gerard Gagnon James Laverriere David Parquette Donald Roy Matthews Bruce St. Ours Carl Turgeon Pearl Boynton

Two Accidents Reported In Saco

Two accidents were reported in Saco this morning. A. St. Amand, 69, of Pleasant Street collided with John B. Staples, 20, of Westbrook on North Street. damages were listed at 100 and 200 dollars respectively. A second collision on the Main and Beach Street intersection involved James G. LaRose, 37, of Portland and James J. Ryan, 26, of 196 Beach Street. no damage estimate available.

Saco Ee A. St

Mrs Grace Davis Patient at Webber Hospital

Mrs Grace Davis of Biddeford Pool is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. The notice confirms her ongoing care status and location.

Grace Davis Biddeford Pool Webber Hospital

Community group meetings across Biddeford Saco planned

A social will be held by Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary tomorrow night at the Washington Street hall Biddeford A joint meeting of the Saco Democratic Social Club and City Committee will be held tomorrow night at 7 30 at GAR Hall Cutts Avenue Saco Members are reminded to bring items for the annual Thanksgiving Day basket project The Third Degree Council of Knights of Columbus will meet at 8 All officers and sixpoint gram chairmen urged to meet at Washington Street Biddeford at 7 A Blue Feather Council Degree of Pocahontas Biddeford will meet tonight at 7 30 at the foyer corner 00 ae and Foss streets Refreshments served Biddeford VFW Post members meet tonight at 7 30 at Biddeford City Building York County Camp 598 Eight and Forty meets Thursday at 8 pm at Evelyn Morin home 20 Porter St St Louis Regional High School Band Clap meets tonight at 7 30 in school library Parish Troop sponsor by St Josephs Parish meets tonight at 7 30 in parish hall Green Street Biddeford

Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary Washington Street Hall Biddeford Saco Rnigats Jumbus Washington Street Foss Street York County Evelyn Morin Porter St St. Louis Clap St. Joseph's Parish Green Street Owen - Davis American Legion Auxiliary of Alice Milliken Elm Street

Weather Turning Cold for Portland With Snow Flurries

Variable cloudiness brings colder air to Portland tonight and Wednesday with snow flurries mainly in higher terrain. Lows tonight in the mid 20s.

Portland

Community choir rehearsals and church notices

Local churches from Goodwins Mills to Wells list upcoming rehearsals prayer services Bible studies and vestry meetings. Included are Youth and Junior choirs at Mills United Methodist and United Church of Christ Biddeford, Advent Christian, Faith Pentecostal, Lyman Baptist, and other area churches with midweek sessions and public events. Archbishops statement on birth control clarifies encyclical guidance for Catholics.

Goodwins Mills United Methodist Church Lyman The United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford

Industrial designer known for work with leading firms

A well known industrial designer respected for shaping products for several major American business firms. She contributed innovative design concepts and standards that influenced corporate aesthetics and manufacturing approaches.

Winners Listed At Beach Card Party

Winners at the card party held by the Abbott-Verville Auxiliary at the Post home on Walnut Street included Ladies high Mrs Eleanor Elliott and low Mrs Helen Peele, men's high Ken neth Cooper and low Edwin Goodale who also won the Queen's prize. Special prizes went to Mrs Orletta spersen and Mrs Avonell Pettengill. A public card open to the public is scheduled next at 8 p.m. at the Post home with AMVETS Auxiliary meeting at 8 p.m. tomorrow.

Old Orchard Beach Abbott-Verville Walnut Street Eleanor Elliott Helen Peele Kenneth Cooper Edwin Goodale Orletta Spersen Avonell Pettengill Post Amvets

Basel talks ease fears as markets sway on franc and mark

Bankers warn if anything concrete had been decided at Basel Couve de Murville would have spoken. Speculators traded about 1 billion in francs pounds dollars and marks amid expected mark revaluation and franc devaluation fears. The French government insists the franc will not be devalued despite market pressure. Walter Wanger, 74, legendary Hollywood producer of the era's gold en age, died in his sleep after recent illness, with projects including Cleopatra noted.

Basel Couve Bonn Frankfurt French Stock Exchange Couve de Murville Interna New York Walter Wanger Film Pectanes Hollywood

Jakeman announces re election bid for Old Orchard Beach council

Ocean Park Adelbert M Jakeman Jr of Hamp ton Ave announces candidacy for re election to District 1 on the Old Orchard Beach Town Council He is a former town meeting member moderator and serves his second term He has been local warden for state elections and referendum votes, a Navy veteran, former newsman and current real estate broker He is active in Kiwanis the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the United Baptist Church He is married to Jillian Carle with twin sons Jeffrey and Jonathan age 10.

Ocean Park Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr Hampton Ave Old Orchard Beach Jakeman U.S. Navy Naval District Nt Great Lakes Portland Biddeford Rome Jillian Carle Wellesley, Mass Jeffrey Jonathan

Market gains beat losses on active Tuesday

New York stocks showed gains to losses by about two to one as traders greeted varied results. McDonnell Douglas rose to 52.44 and Bethlehem Steel to 31.31 while Polaroid slipped 1 percent to 126.75 and Chrysler eased to 62.25. The Dow average dipped 0.3 to 59.10. In Pennsylvania, Dauphin School Board moved Washington's Birthday holiday from February 21 to December 2 to align with hunting season and bus-driver shortages.

New York McDonnell Douglas Ow. Industries Bethlehem Polaroid Chrysler Lionel Abacus Associated Press Harrisburg Lower Dauphin Pennsylvania

Saco Sodality Women Meet At School Hall

Members of Ste Anne’s Sodality of Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Saco met at the school hall on Beach Street to plan for the December 9 event led by chairman Mrs George Gagnon. A 630 pm Christmas supper followed by social and gift exchange. attendees asked to bring $1 with names enclosed. Rev Joseph Carrier opened and closed with prayers. vice president Mrs Pau Morin led the evening. Treasurer and secretary reports read by Mrs Roland Bergeron and Mrs Leo Cote respectively. A birthday cake was presented to Mrs Marie Valliere. prizes awarded to several members. A luncheon was served by a committee chaired by Mrs Peter Paul. Additional attendees listed.

Ste. Anne’s Sodality Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco Beach Street George Gagnon Joseph Carrier Pa Morin Roland Bergeron Leo Cote Marie Valliere Rolandgeron Gedeon Bergeron Jeanine Pa Uette Laurette Blais

Marlboro Council seeks state power to pay lay teachers

Marlboro City Council voted 6-4 to ask the Legislature for authority to pay salaries of lay teachers in the city’s Roman Catholic parochial schools. Councilor Richard F. Sullivan moved reconsideration, delaying final action for two weeks. Council President Edward N. Cusson proposed the measure.

Associated Press Marlboro Mass Richard F. Sullivan Edward N. Cusson

Parochial Schools Face Funding Push and City Loss Risk

City authorities consider aiding two Catholic schools with about 1000 students to avoid a shift to public schooling. Councilor Walter T Bonin warned that without support, the district may phase out parochial schools as public enrollment would cost up to $700,000 annually. salaries for lay teachers could be covered for $50,000. In Washington, Lawrence F. O'Brien will stay as Democratic National Chairman for now, after taking the post last August amid rumors of departure for private work. He joined as Kennedy aide and remained through Johnson era before leading the party.

Walter T Bonin Bonin Washington Lawrence F. O'Brien O’brien Kennedy Johnson

Miniwanca Star Club Plans Cookbook Sale at Old Orchard Beach

OLD ORCHARD BEACH. President Mrs. Helen Speed led a Miniwanca Star Club meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Mooers. They planned a cookbook sale to raise funds for new kitchen equipment. Refreshments were served. attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mooers, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Slaney, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Gray, and Mrs. Phyllis Sargent.

Old Orchard Beach Helen Speed Miniwanca

Used Trucks Are Listed in Section 12 of Want Ads

A local newspaper notes a listing of used trucks in section 12 of the classified ads. The notice highlights available makes and models, with dealership names and contact information for buyers seeking pre owned commercial vehicles.

Lady's Wittnauer Watch Lost Near School St Saco

A gold Wittnauer ladies watch was lost Sunday near School Street in Saco. Reward promised for return.

Wittnauer Saco

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