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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1968

Page

2

Deaths in Kennebunk Mrs Marion Hodgdon 75

Mrs. Marion P. Hodgdon 75 of 58 Storer Street Kennebunk died this morning in a Biddeford hospital. She was born April 4 1893 in Winchester Massachusetts and was a member of Wilmington Order of Eastern Star and West Kennebunk Methodist Church. Survived by husband Wilbert C. Hodgdon three sons Frank Westlake Ohio Albert L. Kennebunk Parker F. Wilmington daughter Mrs Irma Burrill Harrison Ohio nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Angell Funeral Home 9 Dane Street Kennebunk with calling hours 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

Kennebunk Marion P. Hodgdon Storer St Biddeford Derry Hodgdon Winchester Mass Wilmington Order of Eastern Star West Kennebunk

Mrs Emela Boutin dies after long illness in Biddeford

Mrs Emela M Boutin 123 Hill St Biddeford died this morning in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness She was born in Odelon Quebec the daughter of Tencrede and Amanda Boulet Pomerleau and came to the United States at an early age She was employed at Pepperell Mfg Co Biddeford for several years and was a communicant of St Andre Church Surviving are her widower Eugene Boutin of Biddeford three sisters Armoza Letarte and Phil Huston of Biddeford and Viola Gauthier of New London Conn one brother Achelaus Pomerleau of Abitibi Quebec and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held at 9 am Friday at St Andre Church Friends may call at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford tomorrow and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm

Emela M. Boutin Hill St Biddeford Odelon Que Tencrede Amanda Boulet Pomerleau United States Pepperell Mfg. Co St. Andre’s Church Hill St. Biddeford

William Vance dies in Old Orchard Beach at 85

William Vance age 85 of 42 Washington Ave Old Orchard Beach died this morning in Biddeford. Born June 8 1883 in Arcadia Mine Nova Scotia son of Peter N and Elizabeth Wil son Vance he moved to Maine as a child and worked for the Great Northern Paper Co as a logging camp cook. He moved to Old Orchard Beach 19 years ago and was a pier watchman. Survived by widow Cora Grant Vance four sons Ernest of Gouldsboro Perley Reginald and Leslie all of Old Orchard Beach nine daughters Esther Nason Laura Day Roberta Schevenicus Marine Martel Leona Norton Celia White Ruby Norton all of Old Orchard Beach and Vera Whelan of Gouldsboro forty grandchildren twenty two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco Friday at 10 am. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco friends may call tomorrow and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Old Orchard Beach William Vance Washington Ave Biddeforde Arcadia Mine Nova Scotia Peter N Elizabeth (Wilson) Vance Lawrence Mass Great Northern Paper Co Maine Cora Grant) Vance Ernest Gouldsboro Perley Reginald Leslie Esther Nason Laura Day Roberta Schevenicus Marine Martel Leona Norton Winona Ireland Celia White Ruby Norton Vera Whelan Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco Laurel Hill Cemetery

Funeral directors Emond's Funeral Home notice

Frank X Emond and J P Conroy listed as funeral directors in a brief notice from Emond's Funeral Home.

Emond Frank X Emond J. P Conroy

Thanks and bereavement notices from Biddeford and relatives

A family expresses heartfelt thanks for kindness during their loved one’s illness and bereavement. They acknowledge nurses, doctors, relatives, and friends, and note appreciation for floral offerings and sympathy.

Philips Laverriere

Warren P. Dayton dies at 69 in Biddeford hospital

Warren P. Dayton 69 of 173 East Grand Ave died last night in Biddeford hospital. Born in Auburn New York February 9 1899 he was a carpenter who shared a summer rental business with his wife on East Grand Ave. He had lived here 35 years after residing in Lewiston Auburn area. Surviving are his widow Olga Booker Dayton a stepson Robert Kent and step daughter Marilyn Miller all of this town one brother Arthur Dayton of Cortland New York five step grandchildren and two nephews Burial is set for 2 p m Friday at St Johns by the Sea Episcopal Church with Rev Harold McElwain officiating Interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Friends may call at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home tomorrow and Thursday 7 to 9 p m.

Old Orchard Beach Warren P. Dayton East Grand Ave Biddeford Auburn N.Y Arthur Alice Potter Dayton East Grand Avenue Dayton Lewiston-Auburn St. John’s By-The- Sea Episcopal Church Here Olga Booker Dayton Robert Kent John Marilyn) Miller Arthur Dayton Courtland St. John's By the Sea Episcopal Church Harold McElwain Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home Portland Ave

Widow Jane K Gerry Dies at 57 in Saco Area

Mrs Jane K Gerry 57 a resident of 30 School St died yesterday in a Portland hospital She was born in Saco March 27 1911 daughter of Cornelius and Nora Lonsdale She was a longtime employee of Saco Lowell Shops Funeral from St Margarets Church Saturday at 8 am with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford Services at Cote Funeral Home Lace tomorrow 7-9 pm and Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm

Old Orchard Beach Jane K. Gerry Portland Saco Cornelius and Nora (Hayes) Lonsdale St. Margaret’s Church Lowell Clyde Gerry Clyde A. Gerry Alfred Ledoux John William Lonsdale Cornelius Lonsdale St. Margaret's Church Woodlawn Biddeford Cote Funeral Home James St. Lace

Biddeford residents noted in Webber Hospital and Marine graduation

Fred Curran of 40 West Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Mr and Mrs Andrew Russell of 475 South Street Biddeford are patients at Webber Hospital. Marine Pvt Urbain L Lariviere age 20, son of Mrs Maria St Micheal of 70 Common Street Saco, has graduated after eight weeks of recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island South Carolina.

Fred Curran West St Biddeford Webber Hospital Andrew Russell South St Urbain L. Lariviere Maria St. Micheal Common St Saco Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C

Biddeford Fraternal Meetings Tonight and Tomorrow

A meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary Division 1 AOH is tonight at 8 at their hall at Main Street corner Elm Street Biddeford. Tomorrow night Council Chagnon will meet at Adams Street hall with supper at 6:30 followed by sports films. Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella hosts a social tonight at 7:30 at St Johns Hall Adams Street with a special meeting at 7.

Ladies Auxiliary Ancient Order of Hibernians Elm Street Biddeford Council Chagnon Union St. Jean Baptiste Adams Street Biddeford Hall Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella St. John's Hall

Church Notes From Local Congregations In Biddeford Area

The Youth Choir of the Good Wins Mills United Methodist Church in Lyman will rehearse Thursday at 6 30 p m. Owen-Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary of Saco holds a meeting tomorrow night at 7 30 at Miss Alice Milliken’s Elm Street Biddeford home. Junior Choir of United Church of Christ Biddeford meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Senior deas rehearsal to follow. Advent Christian Church at Hill and Chapel hosts a weekly meeting every Wednesday at 7 p m open to the public. Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle at Atlantic Avenue and Third Street Old Orchard Beach offers a Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer service and Bible study.

Goodwins Mills United Methodist Church Lyman Owen - Davis American Legion Auxiliary of Saco Alice Milliken Elm Street Biddeford The United Church of Christ Congregational Deas Advent Christian Church Hill and Chapel Streets Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach

Chase 86 dies. Kennebunk residents Rites held

Allan P Chase 86 of 89 Sea Road Kennebunk died yesterday afternoon at home after a long illness. He was born Sept 6 1882 in Maldan Mass son of Allan Jasper and Emma Loring Chase a Stone Preparatory Boston graduate and Harvard attendee known in New England sporting circles member of Winchester MA Council and Arundel Golf. Interment in Hope Cemetery Kennebunk will be at 2 PM tomorrow at Dane St church with Rev Clifford Geiger officiating. The midweek prayer service is at 7 30 PM at the old United Baptist church. other local churches note Wednesday services and Bible studies with times and locations.

Lyman Baptist Church Kennebunk Allan P.goodwins Mills Maldan Mass Allan Jasper Emma (Loring) Chase Stone Preparatory Boston Harvard University New England Winchester Kenneth Cuneo Angell Funeral Home Dane St Clifford Geiger St. David's Episcopal Church Hope Cemetery Kenneth Friends

Market Opens Higher on Tuesday Amid Broad Gains

New York stocks advanced at the opening as gains outweighed losses. Notable movers included Colgate up 1 at 62, Occidental Petroleum up 4 at 487, American Photocopy up 1 at 17, Litton Industries up 2 at 78, Gulf Oil up 5 at 42, and McDonnell Douglas up 4 at 54. The Associated Press average of 60 stocks rose 1.3 to 361.1, a new high for the year.

New York Cc Wo Occidental Petroleum American Photocopy Litton Industries Gulf Oil McDonnell Douglas

Saco Woman Student Teacher At Keuka College Fall Field Period

Miss Eleanor Foster daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Watson of 168 Bradley Street Saco participates in Keuka College annual fall Field Period at Ika Park New York. She observes and student teaches at the Governor John Fairfield School in Saco and is a Keuka College junior.

Eleanor Foster Richard ‘Watson Bradley St. Saco Keuka College Ika Park N.Y

Quemoy and U.S. pledge game in 1960 election

The article discusses Nixon and Kennedy views on Formosa defense, noting a U.S. treaty commitment to defend Quemoy and the Pescadores. It warns that ultimate defense rests with the president and could hinge on whether an attack is seen as part of a wider invasion by Nationalist China. It suggests Formosan leaders fear reduced U.S. willingness to protect the offshore islands.

Richard M. Nixon Nixon Emoy Kennedy United States Formosa Pescadores Formosa Strait U.S Gmpoyperes Conneeee Hina Quemoy

Portland Weather: Fair and Cold Tonight

The forecast calls for fair and cold conditions in Portland tonight with lows from 15 to 20 degrees in the north and 20 to 25 degrees in the south. Wednesday will bring some cloudiness in the south, fair conditions in the north, and little change in temperatures.

Portland

Saco Police Investigate House Break

Saco police report a break into an unoccupied Woodland Avenue house, owned by Bernard Dunton of Biddeford. Seven boys aged 10 to 13 were turned over to parents as investigators review furniture, tools and other items stolen and several windows broken in the vacant home.

Saco Woodland Avenue Bernard Dunton May St Biddeford

Biddeford Cub Scouts Attend Birthday Party

A combined meeting and birthday party was held at 50 State St Biddeford for Gerard St Michel. Attendees included Biddeford Cub Scout Neighborhood Den 348 and Webelos Den with winners John Pothier and Rene Bastarache. Lunch was served by the hostess Jacqueline Bastarache.

Roland St. Michel State St Biddeford Gerard Den Webelos den Anne John Pothier Rene Bastarache Jacqueline Steven Rossignol Mark Verville Ronald Gagnon Philip William Langevin Alain Dumont Ricky Amand Daniel and de Bastarache Therese Bastarache Summer St

Beach Election Candidate Filings Outline City Races

Town Clerk Barbara E. Lord announced candidates for Beach election offices after filing by deadline. District 1 includes Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr and Austin C. Presley. District 2 Fredrick T. Hayes Gordon G. Smith. District 3 Charles J. Anderson Herman C. Goffin Ruth I. McLeod. District 4 Charles L. Beaudoin Rupert H. Davis. District 5 E Emerson Cummings Leon Larochelle. Councilman at large features Frederick J. aeiH Joseph Herschel Desjardins Irving Z. Hirst Sr William J. Mullen Ann E. Pennell. One councilman per district, one-year terms. two at-large for one year. Town clerk unopposed for one year. Two constables for one year. park commissioner race between Edith Gallant Irving C. Hertz. Louis DeAngelis unopposed for three years. School board and other positions noted.

Old Orchard Beach Barbara E. Lord Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr Austin C. Presley Frederick T. Hayes Gordon G. Smith Charles J. Anderson Herman C. Goffin Ruth I. McLeod Charles L. Beaudoin Rupert H. Davis E. Emerson Cummings Leon Larochelle Frederick J. Aeih Joseph Herschel Desjardins Irving Z. Hirst Sr William J. Mullen Ann E. Pennell Robert E. Maguire James F. Murphy Jr Edith Gallant Irving C. Hertz Louis DeAngelis Frank L. H .A. Kimbell

Miss Pennell Seeks Beach Council Seat

Miss Ann E. Pennell of 3B Street announces her candidacy for one of two at large council seats in Old Orchard Beach. A 1951 graduate of Old Orchard Beach High, she works at New England Telephone in Biddeford as a business office supervisor and has served on the Town Budget Committee and Education sub committee. She is active in St John By the Sea and St John’s Guild, secretary of the town Democratic Committee, and York County Democratic member. She is the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Joseph D Pennell Sr.

Old Orchard Beach Ann E. Pennell Pennell Old Orchard Beach High School New England Telephone Co Biddeford Selectman St. John’s By-the-Sea St. John’s Guild Democratic Committee York County Miss Pennell Joseph D. Pennell Sr

Cub Scouts Pack 305 Honor Badges At November Meeting

About 125 attendees at Cub Scout Pack 305 gathering at the Mason Street Scout hall heard the America opening ceremony by Den 10 led by Mrs. Claire Eaton. Bobcat inductions for Thomas F. McKenney Scott Seward Thomas Small Peter Evans Jay Beauchemin and Stephen Eaton. numerous badges awarded including Wolf Bear Arrowhead Aquanaut Forester Scientist Engineer and activities badges with named recipients.

Troop One Building Association Scout Hall Mason Street Biddeford America Den 10 Den Claire Eaton Toespert Mark Pitt Michael Moisson Michael Eaton Mark Lemieux Steve Poisson Gary Hamel Daniel Provencher Bernard Larose Robert Courtois Frederick Roberts Patrick Desrosiers Thomas F. McKenney Scott Seward Thomas Small Peter Evans Jay A. Beauchemin Stephen Eaton Courtois Roberts Philip S. Hatch Roland Levasseur James Travers Jr Jo Connelly Michael Katon Wayne Howard David Katon Ll Stephen Collette Gary Rousseau David Katon Danny Viger James Beaudry Thomas McKenney Mason Street Hall Pack Raoul Thibodeau Pee Adrien Deage

Kennebunk Man Innocent Of Highway Death Charge

In 10th District Court in Saco Joseph T. Riley a 37 year old Kennebunk man was found innocent of death due to violation of law after a Route 35 crash that killed 10 year old Susan Smiley. A companion of Smiley who was struck was hospitalized. The district court also heard multiple traffic penalties for several defendants including speeding violations and license issues with fines ranging from 10 to 50 dollars.

Saco Joseph T. Riley Kennebunk Susan Smiley Smiley Riley Vele Riley Everett J. York Poland Superior Court York Buxton Bruce T. Cyr Raymond St Biddeford Milton L. Aldridge Jr Wells

Biddeford recount confirms tight primary results and margins

In Biddeford Ward tallies, Lucien R. Loranger led with 472 to 419 over Paul Ayotte in Ward 7 for council. Georgette Dentico won ward warden 442 to 387 over George Paul Jr., Hazel Beety unopposed for ward clerk with 805. Recount was requested due to close races and counting methods, with ballots to be rechecked within 48 hours.

Marguerite Cote Lucien R. Loranger Paul M. Ayotte Georgette C. Dentico George A. Paul Jr Hazel C. Beety Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6 Ward 7 Lemire Ward Pauline C. Berry Biddeford Atty. Paradis Richard Binette Robert B. Labelle Emile Drouin Paul Laflamme Norma Lavigne Roland Bois Robert L. Ladderbush Armand Bergeron Edward C. Walton Norman C. Laverriere Anna M. Forcier Conrad Lessard Robert E. Nolette Aristide Angers Arthur Fontaine Joseph H. Kerry Lucien Loranger Paradis

Dartmouth SDS official charged in assault at Dartmouth College porch

John Spritzler, 22, Dartmouth graduate and New England SDS region liaison, faces assault charges for helping a protester pull an Army officer from a railing as 50 demonstrators blocked a stairway at Fairbanks Hall. Lt Hugh Coppinger was uninjured. bail set at 50 dollars. Dec 10 hearing scheduled.

Associated Press Hanover N.H Students For A Democratic Society Dartmouth College Hugh Coppinger Fairbanks Hall John Spritzler Lebanon Dartmouth Leason New England SDS Coppinger Alfred Costello Concord

Three defendants waived plea on Monday in District C

The trio waived on Monday in District C. Patrick J. Cote of 230 Portland, Kendall D. Kee, 22, of Woodland, and Randall Scragee, 24, of St. Stephen, are named in the action.

Patrick J. Cote Portland Kendall D. Kee Woodland Randall # Scragee St. Stephen

Catholic Women To Hold Fair At Saco Halls

Members of Catholic Women’s Club of Most Holy Trinity Church Saco will hold their annual Christmas fair named Santa’s Pack from 9 30 a m to 5 p m Saturday at Hamilton Memorial Hall Beach Street Saco Co chairmen Mrs O brad Bedard and Mrs Lucille Cunningham lead the event with several committees including decorations food table and various character tables led by chairs such as Mrs Arthur Waters Mrs Bernard Walker and Mrs Thomas Day son.

Catholic Woney Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Hamilton Memorial Hall Beach Street O’ Brad Bedard Lucille Cunningham Karry Desjardins Thomas Morrison J Unc Edgar Cote Mike Sarvas Kiam Swetland Arthur Waters Frances Cameron Bernard Walker Ypningham Irene Tarazewich Thomas Dayson Anne Digeen Santo Savasta Leo Boutet Georg Rancourt James Lombard Sr John Lonsdale Ernest Huot Roger Scammon Charles Pollock Donald Handel Robert Lockhart Wilfred Binete R. Samuel Bellevue Hilary Mahaney Wilfred Hughes Famund Choroszy

St Andre's PFTA to Assist at Band Concert

St Andre's Parish Hall hosts a concert by St Louis Regional High School Band on December 2 at 7 30 p m Reservations chair Claire Racine and John Paquet lead planning Santa Claus for intermission. Doris Lamontagne harvest ball chair thanked volunteers and New Year's Eve ball set for December 31 with Ziggy Dyro providing music and a hot buffet. Rev Maurice Morin and Rev Roland Sirois spoke on Confraternity of Christian Doctrine program.

St. Dre’s Biddeford Paul Neault St. Louis Aes St. Andre's Parish Hall Claire Racine John Paquet Robert Layne Santa Claus Doris ‘Lamontagne Joan Lamontagne George Neault Ziggy Dyro Maurice Morin Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Roland Sirois

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Plans Christmas Party Dec. 16

Xi Omicron Exemplar Chapter met at Mrs. Paul Reay’s home to discuss the annual Christmas Party on December 16. Mrs. Richard Sawtelle was appointed secretary pro tem and Mrs. Jerome Daly rejoined the group. A Christmas candle sale report was given and a holiday donation to Biddeford Public Health apartments was approved. Next meeting set for December 9 at Mrs. Thomas Daly’s Scarborough home. Mrs. Reay hosted with Mrs. Helen E. Stansberry assisted. others present included Mrs. Philip Scamman and Mrs. Bernard Kirby.

Xi Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Paul Reay Clark J. Saco Richard Sawtelle Jerome Daly Biddeford and Co Thomas Daly Scarborough Reay Helen E. Stansberry Philip Scamman Bernard Kirby

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