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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1968

Page

2

Deaths Mrs Anna Roux 84 Biddeford Pool resident

Mrs Anna Roux age 84 of First Street Biddeford Pool died in a Sanford nursing home after a long illness. Born January 29 1884 in St Bert dArthabaska Canada she was a communicant of St Andre church. Survived by son Maurice Roux sister Mrs Arthur Plante two grandsons a granddaughter and nieces and nephews. Funeral at St Andre Friday at 9 am with viewing at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford tonight and tomorrow.

Anna Roux First, Street Biddeford Pool Sanford St. Bert d’Arthabaska Canada Joseph Lumina Becotte Nadeau Alfred Roux St. Andre's Church Roux Maurice Roux Arthur Plante Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Eliza P Mason 78 Dies in Saco Hospital

Eliza Pearl Mason 78 of 42 Ferry Road Saco died last night in a local hospital after a long illness born East Providence R I Feb 4 1890 daughter of M Davis and Phebe ta Gross Mason she leaves several nieces and nephews funeral services Friday at 1 30 p m from Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery Friends may call Thursday 7 to 8 p m at the funeral home

Eliza Pearl Mason Ferry Road Saco East Providence R.I M. Davis Phebeta (Gross) Mason Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Laurel Hill Cemetery

Hong Kong Flu Strain A3-Hong Kong-68 Seen Elsewhere

Stewart said widespread flu announcements include outbreaks among Marines in San Diego and civilians in Needles California with other cases noted in Colorado and New Jersey. Public health officials expect results on whether the new A3-Hong Kong-68 strain is involved. Absentee rates in Needles schools reached about 20 percent, compared with up to 40 percent in previous outbreaks. Vaccine supplies are expected to be adequate, according to the surgeon general.

Stewart San Diego Needles Calif Hong Kong Colorado New Jersey

Funeral services for Gilbert G. Ingraham Held in Ballston Spa

Funeral services for Gilbert G. Ingraham of Main Street Biddeford Pool were conducted this morning at St Marys Church Ballston Spa New York with interment in St Marys Cemetery Ballston Spa. Arrangements were under Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco.

Gilbert G. Ingraham Main Street Biddeford Pool St. Mary's Church Ballston Spa N.Y St. Mary's Cemetery Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Saco

Council Refuses To Pay Police Chief's Bill

OLD ORCHARD BEACH The Town Council rejected the $637 legal fees for Chief John H. Clark in a civil service case, with four officials voting against payment and three in favor. The council also authorized actions on unpaid sewer fees, zoning violations, a move to amend the Civil Service Act, and contracts for sewer surveys and town revaluation.

Old Orchard Beach John H. Clark Atty Frank J. LaFountain Clark Civil Service Commission William P. Donahue Civil Service Donald C. Jones Se Larochelle John H. Neil Thomas R. Lee Jr G Gordon G. Smith Charles L. Beaudoin Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr E. Emerson Cummings Cummings John R. McNeil David McCallum Gerald Boxstein Civil Service Act Police and Fire Commission Atty. Donahue Leon F. Jones DesRoberts Engineering Co Biddeford Surfside Grand Beach Cascades Highlands Cole-Layer-Trumble Maine Municipal Association

Truck Jammed Under Bridge In Biddeford

A truck loaded with Christmas trees became wedged under the Boston and Maine Railroad bridge on Elm Street Biddeford yesterday afternoon. The driver was Camille Bourque 34 of Shediac Canada. Police investigated. A second two car crash occurred on Cole Road involving Joseph Nolette 21 of Saco and Armand Cunningham 22 of Biddeford. No damage estimate given.

Jane H. Langevin Gaplewood Ave Biddeford Boston and Maine Railroad Elm Street Camille Bourque Shediac New Brunswick Canada Peter Hall Robert Beaupre Cole Road Joseph G. Nolette Storer St Saco Armand A. Cunningham Westfield St

Local Personal Notices From Saco and Biddeford

Maurice Picard of Old Orchard Road Saco is a surgical patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Warren Dayton of East Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach is a medical patient at Ve Hospital. William J Mullen of Ever sehen Avenue Old Orchard Beach is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Delmont W Emerson of Granite Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs Rose Gagnon of Wilson Street Biddeford has returned home after a hospital stay. Biddeford recuperating at Veterans Hospital Togus after surgery. Pike has been a patient at the hospital for four months.

Maurice Picard Old Orchard Road Saco Notre Dame Hospital Warren Dayton East Grand Ave Old Orchard Beach Ve Hospital Illiam J. Mullen Eversehen Ave Webber Hospital Delmont W. Emerson Granite St Biddeford Rose Gagnon Wilson St Haroldike Cottage, Street Veterans Hospital Togus Pike

York County society meetings in Saco Biddeford and Scarborough

A series of gatherings are planned including York County Salon 257 at Mrs. Gertrude Johnson’s Ferry Beach Saco eight o clock tomorrow night Annette Chapter Eastern Star meets at 7 20 pm at Saco Masonic Hall with Helen Bowie as refreshments chair and Florence Northrop as entertainment chair Tighe Beaudoin Farle Unit American Legion Auxiliary meets at 8 pm tonight at the Post home Elm Street Biddeford urging attendees to bring a Christmas gift for a Togus veteran Also Saco Lodge F and A M hosts the 18th Masonic District meeting Friday at Masonic Hall Main Street Saco with Harold Lute grand master of Maine presiding A Fremont Club and Auxiliary meeting is set for tomorrow night at 8 at the club on Alfred Street Biddeford

York County Gertrude Johnson Ferry Beach Saco Annette Order of Eastern Star Saco Masonicall Helen Bowie Florence Northrop American Legion Auxiliary Elm Street Biddeford Saco Lodge F A. M 18Th Masonic District Masonic Hall Main Street Harold Lute Grand Lodge of Maine Eaaer

Church Notes Midweek Services and Choir Rehearsals

Mid week prayer meeting at Bible Baptist Church 144 Ferry Road Saco Thursday at 7 p.m. followed by mid week service at 7 30 p.m Salvation Army 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach. Choir rehearsals 6 30 p.m. and Adult Sanctuary choir at 7 30 p.m. at the church School Street Methodist Saco junior choir 3 15 p.m. senior choir 7 p.m. Thursdays.

The Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Salvation Army Union Ave Old Orchard Beach School Street Methodist Church

Candidate Urges Unity in Biddeford School Election

Democratic hopeful John P. Masse pledges unity on the incumbent Lemire slate. He argues education costs rise under municipal government and urges cooperation among educators, Board of Education, and city officers to hire better teachers, acquire equipment, and control expenses. Masse stresses taxpayers fund the system and urges Biddeford citizens to vote November 25.

John P. Masse Biddeford Board of Education

Art Association Workshop at Beach School

The Old Orchard Beach Art Association held a workshop and brief business meeting at Jameson School with Lord as instructor replacing ill Frank Handlen. President Carl Bohlin conducted the meeting.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Beach Art Association Jameson School Lord Frank Handlen Carl Bohlin

Portland Weather Aims for Cold Flurry Ahead

Partly cloudy and cold tonight with lingering snow flurries over mountains. Lows in the 20s. Thursday brings variable cloudiness and continued cold conditions.

Portland

Board notes and new member additions at December meeting

Reports were read by Record ing Secretary Mrs Rita Sherman and Treasurer Mrs Athena Gregory. It was voted to buy an Andrew Yeth book. Those present included Ardis Worman Siave Rite Drolet Laura De Mrs Cote Carl L Bohlen Ralph H Meserve Robert C Spears Rita Sherman Ruth Kelly Catherine Nefioen Robert M Work Joseph A Bay Elizabeth Wakefield Marion Wakefield Vrooman Sarah Bridge Graves Ethel Rowland Isabella McIver Almonza Souliere Gertrude Eastman Paul Wight Ethel M Wight Ray Lord Monier Ad Gre Polly Notis Noelie Houle and new members. The next workshop and meeting will be held Tuesday Dec 3 at 7 p.m.

Rita Sherman Athena Gregory Andrew ‘Yeth Ardis Worman Siaverite Drolet Laura de Some Cote Carl L. Bohlen Ralph H. Meserve Robert c. ‘Spears Ruth Kelly Catherine Nefioen Robert M. Work Joseph A Bay Jose C. Bay Elizabeth Marion Wakefield Elizabeth Vrooman Sarah Bridge Graves Ethel Rowland Isabella McIver Almonza Souliere Gertrude Eastman Paul Wight Ethel M Wight Ray Lord Monier Ad Gre Polly Notis Noelie Houle

Oldest US military group and impeachment roles

The Society of the Cincinnati, founded by Continental Army officers in 1783 with George Washington as its first president, is noted as the oldest military organization. The Senate impeachment proceedings are led by the Chief Justice of the United States as presiding officer. The aurora borealis is caused by bursts of protons and electrons from the sun.

United States Society of the Cincinnati George Washington Senate U.S

St Mary's Club Smorgasbord Date Set

Plans for the annual Christmas smorgasbord were announced at St Marys Women's Club. The supper on December at the school hall runs from 6 to 9. Tickets available after masses on November 4 and December 1, with no reservations after December 1.

St. Mary's Women’s Club Henry A. Tartre Vito Mininni Jr Daniel Dentico St. Mary’s Club

Kennebunk Area Lobstermen to be Honored at Dinner

The Kennebunk and Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce will host its annual dinner Tuesday December 3 at Glen-Mor Restaurant Kennebunk. A social hour runs 5 to 6:45 p.m. followed by dinner. Lobstermen and their wives will be honored for summer tours welcoming visitors to watch work. Reservations by November 25. A brief business meeting will precede the Outstanding Citizen Awards to a Kennebunk and a Kennebunkport resident. Guest speaker to be announced.

Kennebunk Chamber of Commerce Glen-Mor Kennebunkbunkport Chamber of Commerce Chamber Kennebunkport

Endorsements Nominated For City School Board And Ward Seats

Mercier Mrs. Tobie Nathanson won the party endorsement for a three year school board post. Ward 1 candidate is Roland Simpeen with others in Wards 2 Edwin Munford Jr. Ward 3 Donald Lin Scott Jr. Ward 4 Gene Palmer. Ward 5 Edmond Rube. Ward 6 Everett Forrester. Ward 7 Newton Sanborn. Warden candidates include Ward 1 Richard Fearon Ward 2 Patricia Reay Ward 3 Paul Mercier Ward 4 Paula Norton Ward 5 Dorothy Le.

Tobie Nathanson Roland Simpeen Edwin Munford Jr Donald Linscott Jr Gene Palmer Edmond Rube Everett Forrester Newton Sanborn Richard Fearon Patricia Reay Paul Mercier Paula Norton Dorothy le

Ward endorsements list for clerk candidates

The endorsement slate includes Clair and Rita Gagnon for wards 6 and 7 respectively. Ward clerks endorsed are Murray Sr for ward 2 Hamner for ward 3 Kirby for ward 4 Curran for ward 5 Thi vierge for ward 6 and Ladd for ward 7.

Le Voltigeur Club To Host National Convention

Le Voltigeur Club plans a national convention in Biddeford from January 31 to February 2 after securing a city permit. A new secretary and assistant will help run the congress. a special meeting will be scheduled for all union members and clubs. The club also welcomed three new members and noted upcoming events and invitations.

Antonio Dallaire Henry Roberge le Voltigeur Club Biddeford Hall Biddeford Irene Nadeau Congress Irma Turgeon Maine Roberge New Hampshire Union Berlin Bidleford

Morningstar To Construct Metal Building

Kennebunk records list a permit for a 240 by 180 foot metal building to Morningstar Plastics of Maine valued around 350000. Morningstar, aided by local and state economic groups, expanded here after locating several years ago. The firm aims to lead the industry with new projects, including a mothers shift and teen worker programs.

Kennebunk Morningstar Plastics Maine State Department of Economic Development Morningstar Asoe Pationt Otto Seobanar

County Realtors Choose Slate Of Officers

Kenne bun k York County Board of Realtors met last night at Glen Mor Restaurant with 40 members and guests. Nominees: President John Smith Kennebunkport Vice President Richard Auger Sanford Secretary Treasurer Andrew Scontras Saco. Installations Dec 10 with Christmas party. Maine Real Estate Commission members attended. chairman Lester Hughes spoke on laws ethics and regulations.

Kennebunk York County Board of Realtors Glen-Mor Portland Street John Smith Kennebunkport Richard Auger Sanford Andrew Scontras Saco Maine Real Estate Commission Lester Hughes Commission

Friday Social Set by Saco American Legion Post

The Saco American Legion Owen Davis Post announces a Friday social starting at 7 30 p m this week. In the meeting at Beach Street the post discussed members in service and health, with Robert Morse Jr hospitalized in Japan, Edmund Rowell and Wesley Varney patients, and Ernest Cantara at Webber Hospital. A $10 donation to Togus VA was approved.

Owen Davis American Legion Beach Street Saco Post Arthur McKee Roger Ouellette Ha Rowell Robert Morse Jr Robert Morse Vietnam Japan Edmund Rowell Veterans Hospital, Togus Wesley Varney Togus Ernest Cantara Webber Hospital Biddeford Veterans Administration Samuel Rankin

Beach Kiwanis Club Hosts District Officials Meeting

The Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Club met at Oak Ledge Restaurant in Saco. President Donald M. Jones presided with Rev. William Malpass giving the invocation. Past President Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr. showed slides from Expo 67 in Montreal. Guests included Gordon Williams of South Windham and Dr. eeCrumb of South Portland, lieutenant governor-elect.

Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Club Oak Ledge Saco Donald M. Jones William Malpass Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr District 8 Montreal Gordon Williams South Windham eeCrum South Portland

Past Presidents Parley Meeting of Owen-Davis Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary of Saco met at Miss Alice Milliken's Biddeford home for the Past Presidents Parley. Reports by Mrs. Eva Sherman and Mrs. Esther Booth were presented. A $5 donation to Waban Association for a Christmas party, a social auction, and a January social were noted. Next gathering December 17 at Mrs. Fasher Cobb's home.

Owen - Davis American Legion Auxiliary of Saco Alice Milliken Elm Street Bidde Esther Booth Eva Sherman Gilberto Lavoie Waban Association Irene Parker Martha Beaudoin Fasher Cobb Temple Street Lace Helen Blanchette Priscilla Hooper Florence Lewis

Saco Extension Committee Head Is Appointed

Following a resignation, Mrs. Louis Harrison was named to lead the Saco Extension Committee at yesterday’s 6:44 meeting in the hall on Cutts Avenue. A Thanksgiving dinner was served, and officials planned December events including a Dec 3 meeting for a donation project to Milestone Foundation and a Dec 17 Christmas party with a gift exchange.

Sunshine No Jj. Rhodes Haro Emmons Louis Harrison Saco Hall Cutts Avenue Sato Caton Milestone Foundation Old Orchard Beach Marion Boucher Harrison Ivy Corliss Frances Johnson Ocean Park Irene Ayer Bessie Moulton Alice Robinson Beulah MacDonald Nellie Haley

Beta Sigma Phi Women To Fill Holiday Baskets

Beta Sigma Phi Pi Chapter met at Mrs. Robert Bergeron home to plan the annual Christmas party at Steer House in South Portland on Dec 17. They voted to donate Thanksgiving baskets to needy families in Biddeford Saco Old Orchard area and collect stuffed toys for Camp Waban, Sanford, at the Nov 6 meeting.

Old Orchard Beach Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Robert Bergeron Greenacre Road Marcel Levesque Steer House South Portland Donald Lester Raymond Carlson Roland Provencher Biddeford- Saco-Old Orcha Iy Soreeren Robert Loranger St. Francis College Alaska C. Dayton Benway Carlson Campomfort Ave Camp Waban Sanford Victor Victor Roland Rioux Thomas Fregeau

Scout Troop 308 Welcomes Two New Members

Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 308 Auxiliary held a meeting at St. Joseph's Parish where Mrs. Marie Ange Bisson and Mrs. Jeannette were accepted into membership. President Mrs. Ruby Charland led the session which followed a whist party fundraiser to buy troop equipment. Plans were announced for a December listening party with officials including Mrs. Pauline Loranger and others present.

Marie Ange Bisson Jeannette Biddeford St. Joseph’s Parish Ruby Charland Ren Pauline Loranger Rita Lamb Gilberte Norman Fernande Gagnon M.s. Monique Viger Rita Vaillancourt

Biddeford Fire Drives Oil Burner Overflow to Fire Call

Biddeford firefighters responded to an overflowed oil burner at 63 Bacon Street in a four story wooden tenement. Owner Fernand Cadorette and occupant Ralph Paquette were identified as residents. No injuries reported.

Biddeford Bacon St Fernand Cadorette Ralph Paquette

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