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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1968

Page

2

Infant Timothy Hayes Dies in Portland Hospital

Timothy Scott Hayes infant son of Charles H. and Lillian Hayes of West Kennebunk died yesterday in a Portland hospital. Born September 8, 1968 in Biddeford he is survived by his parents a brother Charles H. Jr and a sister Penny Ann Private funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 am at Arundel Cemetery Kennebunkport with Rev William J Kelly officiating Arrangements are by Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk.

West Kennebunk Timothy Scott Hayes Charles H Lillian (Talbot) Hayes Portland Biddord Charles H., Jr Penny Ann Arundel Kennebunkport William J. Kelly St. Martha’s Church Bibber

Beach Firefighters Respond To Call

An oil burner backfiring at a trailer occupied by Barbara Killinger at Old Orchard Trail Park brought 27 firemen to the scene. The firefighters were at a monthly meeting at the fire station when the alarm sounded. No damage was reported to the trailer.

Old Orchard Beach Barbara Killinger Old Orchard Trailer Park

Rebellious Ocean Hill Schools Crisis Deepens

The Brooklyn district’s local governing board, accused of denying due process to instructors, was suspended for 30 days by the central board. Superintendent Donovan will assume direct supervision of Ocean Hill schools as tensions rise after 80 teachers aligned with a mass departure and police arrests during protests.

Brooklyn Central Board McCoy Bernard E. Donovan Ocean Hill

Funeral Directors in Saco Maine Listings

Funeral directors listed with Spring Street address in Saco Maine. Philip H Gross Sr and Emond's Funeral Home share contact details. Dennett and Craig operate at 365 Main Street. Frank X. Emond and J P Conroy also referenced.

Spring Street Saco Philip H Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy

Funeral services for Rev Demetrios Gollaros

Funeral services for Rev Demetrios Gollaros 82 of 169 Graham St Biddeford former pastor of St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church were held Monday at 2 pm at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Biddeford. The celebrant Rt Rev Demetrios titular bishop of Olympus was assisted by Rev George J Venetos Rev George Tsoukalas Rev Alexanderios Xanthakis with clergy from Biddeford and Saco. Burial followed in St Demetrios Cemetery Biddeford.

Demetrios Gollaros Graham St Biddeford St. Demetrios St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Adams Street Demetrios Olympus George J. Venetos Archdiocesan New England Holy Trinity Church Portland George Tsoukalas Church of the Annunciation Nashua N.H Alexanderios Xanthakis Demetrios Church Biddeord

Infant Paul Menard Dies in Local Hospital

Paul Menard infant son of Mr and Mrs Robert R Menard Sr of 486 Main St Saco died Saturday in a local hospital Mrs Menard is the former Sharron L Burkhart of Saco The Menards have another son Robert Jr Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ivan Menard of Biddeford and maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs ahlon Burkhart of Saco Burial was this morning in St Josephs Cemetery Biddeford Arrangements were by Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford

Paul Menard Robert R. Menard Sr Main St Saco Biddeford Bolduc Funeral Home Alfred St

Lamirande funeral held at Notre Dame de Lourdes

Funeral services for Flory L. Lamirande of 176 Bradley Street Saco were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church. A solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev. Joseph Carrier with deacons and sub deacon. Choir sang and Mrs Eva Carrier played organ. Interment followed at St Joseph s Cemetery Biddeford. Bearers included Donald Normand Andrew Ronald Guay Richard Hill and Rene Ledoux.

Flory L. Lamirande Bradley S T Saco Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Joseph Carrier Paul Jalbert Ronald Carrier Eva Carrier St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford Father Carrier

Mrs Helen Holmberg Rites Held at Edgerly Chapel

Funeral services for Helen E Huff Holmberg 45 of Rochester were held at Edgerly Funeral Chapel with Rev. Donald H Marsh officiating. Interment followed in Arundel Cemetery Kennebunkport. She lived in Rochester 22 years and worked as office clerk at Maybury Shoe Co. Survived by widower William B Holmberg, two daughters Sandra Hall and Beverly Holmberg, parents of Kennebunkport, two brothers Emc Huff and Lyman Huff Jr, a sister Ky Porter, and two grandchildren.

Rochester N.H Helen E (Huff) Holmberg Kennebunkport Maine Edgerly Donald H. Marsh Arundel Maybury Shoe Co First United Methodist Church of James Farrington Order of the Eastern Star of the Eastern Star Naomi Rebekah Lodge William B. Holmberg Sandra Hall Alstead Beverly Holmberg Emc Huff Lyman Huff Jr Cape Porpoise Ky Porter South Portland

Marie A Hodge 66 Biddeford Parish Rites Held

Funeral services for Mrs. Marie A. Hodge 66 of 195 Pool Street Biddeford were held Saturday at 10 30 a m at St. Andre s Church Biddeford Rev Maurice Morin celebrated the requiem high mass with church choir members and Laura Lauzon at the organ Burial was in St Joseph s Cemetery Biddeford Rev Roger Ouellette gave the prayers at the grave Bearers were Norman Turgeon Raymond Vachon Raymond Cantara Raymond Proulx Norman Martin and Robert Davies Jr Also in New York two pacifists expelled from Moscow and Budapest for leaflets denouncing the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia said they were treated well during a 72 hour jail stay Vicky Revere of Newark and Robert Eaton of Philadelphia aged 24 returned by plane envoy Ravik said they had political discussions with police but they did not agree with them

Marie A. Hodge Pool St Biddeford St. Andre's Church Biddefor Maurice Morin Laura Lauzon Sisters of the Presentation of Mary St. Anne Roger Ouellette Norman Turgeon Raymond Vachon Raymond Cantara Raymond Proulx Norman Martin Robert Davies Jr New York Moscow Budapest Czechoslovakia Vicky Revere Newark Robert Eaton Philadelhia Ravid

Biddeford Residents Mentioned in Notre Dame Hospital Posts

Charles Tremblay and Rose Camire of Biddeford are noted as medical patients at Notre Dame Hospital. Arthur Couture of Biddeford moves from Webber Hospital to Veterans Hospital in Tagus. Shipboard service members from Biddeford include Richard A. Desrochers aboard USS Wasp, John D. Surran aboard USS John King, and Richard H. Bedard with Robert Bergeron aboard USS New Jersey in the Tonkin Gulf during operations.

Charles Tremblay Main St Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Rose Camire Cleaves St Arthur Couture Foss St. Biddeford Webber Hospital Veterans Hospital Tagus Richard A. Desrochers USN Urbain E. Desrochers Prospect St North Atlantic Richard H. Bedard Leonidas A. Bedard Yale St Robert FE. Bergeron Paul J. Bergeron Bacon St New Jersey Tonkin Gulf

Local fraternal notices from Biddeford and area events

ES and Star chapter meetings listed for Biddeford Saco and Lyman with times at 7 to 8 p.m. Installations, swap party, and club gatherings announced. Also Edgar and St Louis Band Club meet and Knights of Columbus Third Degree Assembly scheduled. Forest Rebekah Lodge smorgasbord set for Saturday 5 to 7 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall West Buxton with lodge project proceeds.

Annette Order of Eastern Star Saco Grace Littlefield Swan Pond Lyman Luke E. Hart Knights of Columbus Washington Street Biddeford Hall

Wednesday church activities across Biddeford and area churches

A digest of midweek church events lists rehearsals for Junior and Senior Choirs at United Church of Christ Biddeford, prayer meetings at Advent Christian and other congregations, Bible studies and midweek services at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle, Lyman area churches, Kennebunk, Wells and Kennebunkport.

United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Kennebunkport

Time We Came Back They Hoped He Would Come Without Leaf Jes

Fragmentary line suggests a report on a person expected to arrive without a leaf jet or similar item, noted in a historical newspaper snippet. The readable text centers on an anticipated return and the hope surrounding the absence of a leaf related symbol or prop.

Portland Weather Forecast: Cool Tonight With Frost Likely

Fair and cool tonight with lows in the 30s and frost likely in the lowlands and valleys. Wednesday remains fair and cool as the pattern continues.

Portland

Saco Junior Girl Scouts Name Patrol Leaders

Saco Junior Girl Scouts Troop 19 elected patrol leaders and assistants at a meeting on School Street United Methodist. Colleen Nannery heads Raccoon Patrol with Eleanor Coney as assistant. Janice Boucher leads Busy Chipmunks with Diane Nolette as assistant. Linda Lonsdale leads Blue Bird Patrol with Marie Lesieur. Pamela Emerson leads Lilies with Bonnie Greene as assistant. Cynthia Buck elected secretary. Bonnie Greene treasurer. Plans for a camping project begin Friday. induction for new girls planned next Monday. Other attendees include Martha Turgeon, Patricia Mary, Cheryl Husser, Laura Anis, Mary Dawn, Jane Trask, Lynn Parslow, Susan Stackpole, Angela Coito, Bertha Dawn, Donna Lonsdale, Cynthia Johnson, Susan Johnson, Penny Perreault, Mrs. Lillian Husser, and Mrs. Mary Dawn.

Saco School Street United Methodist Church Raccoon Patrol Colleen Nannery Eleanor Coney Busy Chipmunks Janice Boucher Diane Nolette Linda Lonsdale Blue Bird Patrol Marie Lesieur Er Lilies Pamela Emerson Bonnie Greene Cynthia Buck Martha Turgeon Patricia Mary Cheryl Husser Laura Anis Mary Dawn Jane Trask Lynn Parslow Susan Stackpole Angela Coito Bertha Dawn Donna Lonsdale Cynthia Johnson Susan Johnson Penny Perreault Lillian Husser

Veterans Day ceremonies planned in Biddeford Saco area

Members of the Biddeford Saco Veterans Council met at the Tighe-Beaudoin Farley American Legion Post in Biddeford to plan the Veterans Day parade and ceremonies on November 11. Chairman Robert Morse noted the 50th anniversary of the World War I armistice and said civic and fraternal groups and schools have been contacted to participate, with a follow up meeting at 7:30 tomorrow night at Owen Davis Post for additional representatives.

Biddeford-Saco Owen-Davis

Olive Rebekah Lodge Officers Are Installed

Mrs. Ethel Whitten led the installation of Olive Rebekah Lodge officers at IOOF Hall Kennebunk. New officers include Dorothy Hubbard noble grand Phyllis Smith vice grand Anne Cole right capeertes to noble grand Albert Morrison left supporter Gladys Bryant right supporter vice grand Dorothy McGahey junior ast noble grand Evelyn Court recording secretary Mildred Thyng financial secretary Helen Welch treasurer Marion Bedard color bearer Lillian Matthew conductress Patricia Jalbert junior ast noble grand Pauline ayes chaplain Sally Matthews inner guard and Victor Bryant outer guard. Guests included Lillian Matthews Reginald Hatch and others with gifts to install staff and retiring officers. Next meeting set for Oct 21 with Anne Cole Alberta Morrison on refreshment committee.

Foremen's Club Outing at Stickney Lodge Goodwins Mills

New England Division Maremont Corp Foremen's Club and families held an outing at Stickney Lodge Goodwins Mills with a buffet lunch and games followed by a supper. Attendees included Henry Piette Robert Audie Normand Simard Raymond Cote Maurice Neault and many others.

Lyman New England Maremont Corp. Foremen’s Club Stickney Lodge Goodwins Mills Henry Piette Robert Audie Normand Simard Raymond Cote Maurice Neault George Ladakakos Joseph Racicot Adrien Petit Paul Danis Leo Cote Wilfred Pombriant David Letellier Fern

Agnew Attacks LeMay in Raleigh Coastline Claim

Republican vice presidential candidate Spiro T. Agnew accused Curtis E. LeMay of rattling the saber of atomic weapons in Raleigh while blasting Democrats for treating Southerners as “donkeys.” The New York Supreme Court's Appellate Division has...

Spiro T. Agnew Raleigh, N.C Wallace Air Force Curtis E. LeMay Agnew New York Supreme Court

Milestone Director Speaks on Addiction Recovery at Biddeford Series

Milestone Foundation director J Askey described his past as an alcoholic and ex-con while addressing more than 100 people at the first meeting of the Ventures in Christian Living series in Biddeford. He outlined the Scarborough center’s work since 1967, noting 450 alcoholics treated with 175 reclaiming productive lives, and urged stronger family rules and youth centers. The program continues Mondays at Crescent Street United Church of Christ with other speakers named for upcoming dates.

Ventures Bid ‘Sace Council of Churches United Church of Christ Vestry Crescent Street Biddeford Gray J Askey Milestone Foundation Scarborough Askey Maine Micki California Iren Place Harold Halloran

Arizona Tops Union Sunshine League

The U S weather station in Phoenix reports an annual monthly average sunshine of 85 percent of possible 100. This marks Arizona as the sunniest state in the Union based on the station's measurements.

Union Arizona U.S Phoenix

McCarthy Ballot Bid Reversed After Court Order

A higher court overturned a lower court ruling and ordered McCarthy's name to appear on the state's presidential ballot. McCarthy previously told officials he did not want the Coalition party candidate listed on the ballot.

McCarthy Coalition Party

Fire Prevention Alert Is Scheduled in Maine for EDITH

Maine officials announced a Fire Prevention Week alert to begin August 8 at 8 a.m. with sirens and a one minute attention blast. Fire whistles will accompany the EDITH drill Exit Drills in the Home to teach families how to escape a home fire and the warning system will issue a 7:30 a.m. reminder to sound public alarms.

Augusta Maine State Civil Defense Leslie H. Stanley Maine Fire Chiefs Association State Division of Fire Prevention Stanley

Registration Hours Listed In Biddeford

The Biddeford Board of Registration will be open October 16 17 18 21 22 23 and 24 from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. chairwoman Anne M Dutremble notes that voters who have not yet registered or changed name or address may do so to be eligible for the November 5 presidential election. A registration may be made after October 24.

Biddeford

York County Barracks Nominate Officers at Joint Meeting

York County Barracks of the Veterans of World War I and its Auxiliary in St. John’s Hall nominated Everett Allen as commander John Flood as vice commander Thomas Garrity as junior vice commander George Boutin as judge advocate Napoleon Frechette as quartermaster and Arthur J Lambert as chaplain Elections are set for the next meeting in November Commander Richard Tarbox presided The District 1 meeting is planned for Oct 13 at the American Legion Home A donation of 25 was approved for World War I veterans at Togus Christmas gifts and canteen books Auxiliary officers were named including Mrs Delvina Mathurin as president Mrs Florence Hooper as senior vice president Mrs Hazel Small as junior vice president Mrs Alice Sylvester as chaplain Mrs Azelia Lacourse as conductress Mrs Bernadette Poissant as guard and Mrs Delcia Frechette as treasurer Trustees are Mrs June Tarbox Mrs Mae Allen and Mrs Blanche Small A reception for Department President Mrs Almira Chase on Oct 20 was announced The session included reports by hospital chairman Walter Reardon treasurer Mrs Frechette and secretary Mrs Florence Gay An auction followed the meetings and the charter was draped in memory of Mrs Laurette Potvin

York County St. John’s Hall Main Street Biddeford Everett Allen John Flood Yiop Thomas ¢. Garrity George Boutin Napoleon Freche Arthur J. Lambert Ommander Richard Tarbo District 1 American Legion Home Sanford McGarrity Walter Reardon Hospital Partmenospital Rudolphe Vanasse Tarbox Veterans Hospital Togus Vanasse New Orleans Reardon Delvina Mathurin Florence Hooper Ice Hazel Small Nior Alice Sylvester Azelia Lacourse Bernadette _—Poissant Delcia Frechette June Tarbox Mae Allen Blanche Small Department Almira Chase American Legion Augusta Frechette Florence Gay Small Hospital and Sunshine Alice Simard Laurette Potvin

Violence Continues In Civil Rights March Protest

Civil rights march against alleged housing discrimination resumes after government bans route through Protestant area. Street clashes erupt between demonstrators and police with about 30 arrests reported.

Cat Lost Near 38 Summer St Saco Seeks Snowflake

A large white long haired male cat with a fluffy tail is missing in the vicinity of 38 Summer Street in Saco. The owner reports the cat answers to the name Snowflake and asks people to call 284-6213 if seen.

Summer St Saco

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