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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1967

Page

2

Memorial Service Held for Effie Trueblood Chase 97

Mrs Effie Trueblood Chase 97 longtime Kennebunkport resident died in a Biddeford hospital. Born May 30 1870 in Salem Indiana she was the widow of Charles Coes Chase and a member of the South Congregational Church. Survived by son Dr Carl T Chase Stratford PA daughter Mrs Maxwell Parshall Fr Coll ins CA and two grandchildren. Arrangements by Angell Funeral Home.

Kennebunk South Congregational Church Kennebunkport Effie Trueblood Chase Lower Village Biddeford Chase Charles Coes Chase Salem Ind Alpheus and Almeda_ Trueblood Mothers’ Club

Saco YWCA To Hold First Bus Course

The York County YWCA in Saco offers a rug book binding course with instructor Mrs. John Smith of Cave Elizabeth. Classes start Wednesday at 10 in the Educational and Industrial Union hall Beach Street and 10:30 Saturday for Children's Theater registrations.

York County Young Women’s Christian Association Saco Educational and Industrial Union Hall Beach Street John Smith Cave Elizabeth Donna Daly Y.W.C.A B & I Hall Joel Stacey Howard Cushman William Searle Paul Jones Ralph Larochelle Thomas Moore Lloyd Trecartin Jane Burns Marshall Bean Gilbert Harrison John Roberts Raymond Gannon Raymond Bonang Robert Whittier Ralph Hutchins Veren Hewes J. Edward Whelan Warren Walker Wilfred Hughes Robert Warner Samuel Bellevue Roger Walker Jason Ramsdell Robert Hoffman Arthur Harmon

John Bissonnette Celebrates 84th Birthday and 62nd Anniversary

A family gathering marked the 84th birthday of John J. Bissonnette of Biddeford and his 62nd wedding anniversary with wife. The retired woodchopper, a Canada-born immigrant who moved to the United States 52 years ago, and his spouse preside over a private home celebration with 17 children, 12 surviving, including Biddeford residents Pauline Perkins Gertrude Hallezuk Althea Cantara Theresa Stickles Noella Gilbert Reynald Donald and Rene Bissonnette.

John J. Bissonnette Foss St Biddeford Bissonnette Bissonette Canada United States Pauline Perkins Gertrude Hallezuk Althea Cantara Theresa Stickles Noella Gilbert Reynald, Donald and Rene Bissonnette

Marshall joins Court as first Black justice

The article notes Thurgood Marshall, 59, was named by President Johnson to the Supreme Court to succeed retired Justice Tom C Clark. He had served four years on the federal bench, two years as solicitor general, and 21 years as chief legal officer for the NAACP. The Senate confirmed August 30 amid some Southern dissent. The Court's lineup remains Warren, Black, Douglas, Harlan, Brennan, Stewart, White, Fortas, with Marshall set to begin announcing decisions and hearing cases next Monday.

Marshall New York U.S Supreme Court National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Johnson Tom C. Clark Senate Earl Warren Black William O. Douglas John M. Harlan William J. Brennan Jr Potter Stewart Byron R. White Abe Fortas

Thieu and Ky Allegedly Fund Four Deputies for Sept 3 Vote

A South Vietnam release claims Nguyen Van Thieu and Nguyen Cao Ky provided 424000 dollars to four assembly deputies to be distributed to other lawmakers to secure votes validating the September 3 election. Names of the four deputies are given in the release.

Thieu Assembly

Funeral Directors and Funeral Homes Listed in Saco Maine

The notice lists funeral service firms in Saco Maine including Shumway Funeral Service on Spring Street and Dennetit and Craig on Main Street with contact numbers. It names Philip H. Gross Sr as director and Frank X Emond with J P Conroy associated with Kemond's Funeral Home.

Shumway Funeral Service Ja Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr Kemond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy

Death notice for Dr Alfred W Kany in New York City

Dr Alfred W Kany 73 of S14 East 70th Street New York City died September 29 Funeral services 2 PM Tuesday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Friends may call today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.

Kany Alfred W 70Th St New York City Dennett & Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco Laurel Hill Cemetery

Funerals for Norman Clark and Rony Michaud Held

Funeral services were held for Norman Clark of Clarks Mills at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home with burial in Highland Cemetery Dayton. Rony Michaud of Smith Wheel Road had high mass at St. Margaret's Church with burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. Bearers included Michaud family and local National Guard units with an honor guard detail.

Norman Clark Norman ‘Clark Clarks Mills Dennett and Craig Main St Saco John MecKerron Hollis Center Highland Cemetery Dayton Rony P. Michaud Old Orchard Beach Smithwheel Road St. Margaret's Church Gerard C. Doyon Brunswick Antonio R. Boisvert Laurel Hill Cemetery Father Doyon Rudolph J. Leveille James Carl Michaud Henry Desjardins Marc Nutial Paul Millette Howard Nolette 401St Engineering Battalion U. S. Army Bridgton Michaud 133Rd Armored Division National Guard Co. B Robert Desjardins 401St

Funeral Services Held for Mrs Renald J Verrier Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs Renald J Verrier of 69 Bradbury Street Biddeford were held Saturday morning at 10 from St Josephs Church A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rt Rev Msgr Eli Hevey assisted by Rev Valmont Gilbert as deacon and Rev Sylvia J Levesque as subdeacon. Burial followed in the Ste Theresa section of St Josephs Cemetery with committal prayers by Father Gilbert.

Renald J. Verrier Bradbury St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Eli Hevey Valmont Gilbert Sylvia J. Levesque St. Joseph's

Funeral for George Belanger Held at St Josephs Biddeford

Funeral services for George Belanger of 17 Gertrude Ave Biddeford were held Saturday at 9 am at St Josephs. Rev Robert Girouard celebrated the requiem high mass with Rev Valmont Gilbert and Rev Sylvia Levesque as deacon and sub deacon. Burial followed in St Josephs Cemetery with roChambeau Club and Lafayette Court, Catholic Order of Foresters members among the bearers.

George Belanger Gertrude Ave Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Robert Girouard Valmont Gilbert Sylvia Levesque Diana Rousselle St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Girouard

Budget Cut Top Item On City Council Agenda

Mayor Doyle proposed budget reductions totaling about 41 234 at a special meeting last week. The cuts target the contingent fund county tax allocation and 15000 for Saco River dredging, delaying Army Corps of Engineers work to next year. If adopted the tax rate could stay at 26, down from early 27 estimates.

Saco Donald C. Doyle Doyle Saco River Army Corps of Engineers

Donation Voted At Our Lady Of Victory Circle Meeting

The Ladies Group of Our Lady Of Victory Circle held at the Fre mont Club Biddeford voted a donation to Rey Roland Couture O F M in South America. President Mrs Anna Forcier oversaw the session with director Mrs Juliette Quinn. roll call by Mrs Aurore Pinard and reports by Mrs Emilia Romeo.

Rey Roland Couture O.F.M Penu South America Our Lady of Victory Circle Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Anna Forcier Juliette Quinn Aurore Pinard Emilia Romeo Delia Saucier Alice Nolette Florence Maurice Juliette Paulin Phoebe Jariz Georgianna Martel Annie Normand Florence Binette Diana Moulin Lea Labarre Anna Turgeon Nellie Deprey

Local residents listed as patients and traveling families

A parade of names and addresses shows residents of Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk and Manchester NH connected to Webber Notre Dame and Bermudian hospital stays. It notes Dr C R Verrier vacationing in Bermuda and Marine Cpl Pellettier completing a leadership course in Okinawa.

Dennis Dineen Main St. Laco Webber C. Roger Verrier Spring St Saco Bermuda Fernald Deschaine Harvard St Manchester N.H Webber Hospital Marine Robert G. Pelletier Louise L. Pelletier Fletcher St Kennebunk

Local Veterans and Legion Meeting Schedule Tonight

Owen-Davis Post American Legion Home Corporation plans an 8 p.m. meeting with refreshments at Beach Street post home in Saco. York County WWI Veterans meet at 7 30 tonight in St Johns Hall Biddeford. Biddeford Athletic Association screens Biddeford Rumford game at 7 30 at Biddeford Junior High with Coach Dave Redmond. Club Rochambeau hosts Damel Rochambeau tonight on South Street Biddeford.

Owen - Davis’ Post American Legion, Home Corporation Post Home Beach Street Saco York County St. John's Hall Elm and Main Streets Biddeford Biddeford Atheltic Association Biddeford - Rumford Biddeford Junior High School Dave Redmond Damel Rochambeau Club

Sunbeams meet at Salvation Army hall Old Orchard Beach

Church notes list Sunbeams girls ages 6 to 10 meeting Tuesday at 3 30 p m in the Salvation Army hall 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach. Ladies Home League meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the same hall. Prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church Route 9 A off Route 109 Wells.

the Sunbeams Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Ladies Home League Full Gospel Route 9-A Wells

Interreligious Marriages and Liturgy Topics Highlighted

A focus on interreligious marriages liturgy and dangers to faith appears alongside notes on canon law and seminaries. The text also briefly defines deoxyribonucleic acid as the fundamental chemical in heredity in the nucleus of living cells.

Fremont Club to Host Next Meeting Noted Residents

A list of attendees includes Mrs Fernande Bertrand Mrs Malvina Gaudette Mrs Lea Guilbeault Mrs Madeline Beaulieu Mrs Eva Couture Mrs Diana Moulin Mrs Annie Normand Mrs Lillian Jacoby Mrs Anna Cotel and Mrs Laurette Champagne. The next meeting is announced for No 5 at the Fre mont Club per officials.

Fernande Bertrand Malvina Gaudette Lea Guilbeault Madeline Beaulieu Eva Couture Diana Moulin Annie Normand Lillian Jacoby Anna Cotel Laurette Champagne Fremont Club

Portland Fair Tonight With Warmer Tuesday

Weather notice says fair conditions tonight in Portland with lows in the 40s. Tuesday brings fair skies south and increasing clouds in the north with warmer temperatures.

Portland

Weather outlook for northern New England and Rhode Island

The five day forecast from the Weather Bureau covers northern New England, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Temperatures average near normal, with Maine cooler and a warmer spell Tuesday to Wednesday. Thursday turns cooler, with a slight dip again Friday and Saturday. Daytime highs mainly in the 60s, Maine in the 50s. nightly lows mostly 40s, Maine 35-40. Rain totals 0.25 to 0.50 inches, with showers Wednesday and Friday.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island Maine

Alfred J Richard dies in Route 109 crash near Sanford

Sanford man Alfred J. Richard 63 of 9A Pool Road was fatally injured in a head on collision on Route 109 Sunday evening. Passengers John D. Howard and Laura Howland, both Nassan College students, received minor injuries and are being treated at the college infirmary. Lionel Williams of Sanford is hospitalized for minor injuries. Richard, born April 3 1904 in Sanford, had lived there 35 years and worked at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He was a St Joseph's Church communicant and member of local fraternal groups. Funeral services are set for St Joseph's Church Wednesday at 8 a.m. Friends may call Emond Funeral Home today and tomorrow.

Sanford Biddeford Alfred J. Richard Pool Road John D. Howard Westbridge Mass Laura Howland West Hartford Richard Francois Amanda Gauthier Richard Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery St. Joseph's Church Blanche Mercier Chambly P.Q Jeannette Binette Montreal Walter Richard Greenville N.H Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Adult Evening Classes Start Tuesday Night

Biddeford offers adult evening courses at Biddeford Junior High School and Biddeford High School. Mechanical drawing 6 p.m. bookkeeping 7 p.m. Modern math and securities start Wednesday 7 p.m. Courses run to 9 p.m. with Carnegie credits and several vacancies noted.

Biddeford Alfred Street Joseph Wood Wood Biddeford High School U.S Joseph Plamondon Paul Lodge Biddeford Junior High School Richard Labonte Lionel Lapointe Ivan Violette Paul Gobeil Ralph Berry Ronald Mathiseu Eleanor Brooks Marjorie Allen

Installations Held By Knights Of Columbus In Old Orchard Beach

A capacity crowd attended the Rev. James J. Mullen Council Knights of Columbus ceremony at Union Avenue hall Old Orchard Beach. Officers led by President Mrs Gerard Croteau and state deputy Philippe Masse were installed with gifts to past officers. Music by Rachels Orchestra closed the event as Rev Rudolphe Leveille was named chaplain.

Old Orchard Beach James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus Union Avenue Hall Charles Roy Emile Lemire Rose Fournier Gerard Croteau Oscar Nolette Olive Thibault Wilfred Cyr Conrad Boisvert Robert Perrin Roland Millette Philip Auger Philipe Masse Albert Carrier

Le Foyer Whist Winners Named At Biddeford Event

Whist parties at Le Foyer on Foss and Pool Streets yielded prize winners Alphonsine Bolduc Lucienne Chouinard Edouard Gallant and Phillip Place with Joseph Chouinard as high scorer. Other awardees included Alva Jones Yvonne Girouard Joseph Dube Sarah Metcalf Albert Coulombe Armand Lapointe Corey Tapley Alma Morin and more. The committee list was announced and a 7 30 PM meeting for club members was scheduled with more card parties planned next weekend.

le Foyer Foss Pool Streets Biddeford Alphonsine Bolduc Lucienne Chouinard Edouard Gallant Phillip Place Joseph Chouinard Alva Jones Yvonne Girouard Joseph Dube Sarah Metcalf Albert Coulombe Armand Lapointe Corey Tapley Alma Morin Carl Tapley Corena Gallant Fernande Bertrand Alma Beaudoin Anna Cote Ivy Bliss Lina Lapointe Joseph Viger Rose Lemay Wilfred Morin Martial Perreault Alfred Bald Wilfred Mori

Bus Demolished After Dropping Last Passenger

PORTLAND AP A Greyhound bus crashed into a guard rail on Interstate 295 splitting in half after the driver dropped the last 10 passengers in Brunswick Police said driver Robert St Hilaire 37 of Worcester Mass escaped injury when the cab separated from the rear and fell on its side An officer said it’s a good thing he dropped those passengers off as survival would have been unlikely.

Portland Greyhound Brunswick Robert St. Hilaire Worcester Mass

Evening class listings for securities instructors

Monday 7 9 p.m. Ed Mayo instructor offers securities and investments training. Wednesday 7 9 p.m. Mr Lipkin of Portland instructor conducts sessions.

Wakefield and La Roy announce October wedding date

The marriage of Miss Linda Dale Wakefield of Kennebunkport and Joseph Edward La Roy of Portland will be held on Saturday October 7 in Portland. A prior report of September 30 was erroneous and the Journal apologizes.

Linda Dale Wakefield Kennebunkport Joseph Edward LaRoy Portland

Fall Classes Announced For Workshop at Kennebunk

The Workshop at The Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk opens the fall term the week of Oct 9 with eight session courses. Edith C. Barry directs with Miss Carolyn Wilson and Miss Stacy Wentworth assisting. instructors include Edward Mayo Harmon Neill and others. Courses cover silk screen, drawing and oil painting, portraiture, rug braiding, water color, pottery, and youth programs.

Kennebunk Dane Street Edith C. Barry Lord Kline Edward Mayo Kennebunkport Carolyn Wilson Springvale Harmon Neill Ogunquit Stacy Wentworth Allan Burgess Kennebunk High School

Bus Demolition Causes $50,000 Damage After Wrecker Arrival

Police report the rear of the bus collapsed as a wrecker arrived at the scene of the accident causing extensive damage estimated at $50,000. Passengers seated at the rear were affected by the incident.

City Council Meeting Set for 8 PM at City Hall

Biddeford City Clerk Norman Racine announced a City Council meeting tonight at 8 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Biddeford Norman Racine City Hall

Death ruled accidental in Michaud case

Augusta Assistant Attorney General Richard Cohen said evidence points to an accidental death for 21 year old Rony Michaud of Old Orchard Beach. A bullet wound likely inflicted accidentally and self-inflicted gunpowder residue on a jacket are being examined. suicide is ruled out. The body was found at the Beach town dump after he attended a birthday party.

Augusta Richard Cohen Rony Michaud Old Orchard Beach Cohen Michaud

Open House Planned by Kennebunk Schools Oct 12

The Open House Committee of Kenne bunk the PTA of Kennebunkport and the Kennebunkport Teachers Club announce a Know Your Schools night on Thursday Oct 12 at the Consolidated School Kennebunkport. A coffee hour at 8 p m offers a chance to view school materials and discuss programs with staff.

Kennebunk Open House Committee Parent and Teachers Association of Kennebunkport Teachers Club of Kennebunk High School Robert Perkins William Pappas Park Street Leo Martin Cousens Frances Landry Kennebunkport Consolidated Daniel Calderwood Superin

Dinner To Honor New College Head At St Francis College

The new president Dr. Richard J. Spath will be honored at an inaugural dinner at 1 p.m. in the college gymnasium on St Francis feast day. Rev Luke M Chabot will host, with a social at noon. Prominent guests include Rev Peter Leo Gerety, Maine college presidents, the Board of Trustees, faculty, clergy, student senate, and civic leaders.

St. Francis College Richard J. Spath St. Francis of Assisi Luke M. Chabot Peter Leo Gerety Portland Maine Charles M. Murphy Diocese of

Car Hit Pole in Old Orchard Beach

Police report a car driven by Wilfred A Cyr of 40 Ocean Avenue left the road near First Street just after midnight Sunday and struck a utility pole. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at 250 dollars. Eastern Siberia's Lake Baykal covers a vast area and reaches depths of 5315 feet.

Old Orchard Beach Wilfred A. Cyr Ocean Avenue First Street

Community School Board Officers Named

John Seek ins Jr. is tendent of Schools. Susan York of Kennebunk serves as chair man and Wilma Williams of Kennebunkport is refreshments chairman.

Tendent John Seekins Jr Susan York Kennebunk Wilma Williams Kennebunkport Refreshments

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