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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1968

Page

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Death notices Mrs Leonie Dussault 73 Biddeford

Mrs Leonie Dussault 73 of 1 Spruce St Biddeford died at home after a long illness Born in Thetford Mines Canada Feb 24 1895 she was the daughter of Raymond and Adelle Beaudoin She was a member of St Ann Sodality at St Alphonse Church Thetford Mines Surviving sister Mrs Marie Ange Lamothe of Biddeford brother Joseph Beaudoin Thetford Mines several nieces and nephews Funeral at St Alphonse s Church Thetford Mines Friday Local arrangements Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford

Leonie Dussault Spruce St Biddeford Thetford Mines Canada Raymond and Adele (Roberge) Beaudoin St. Ann Sodality St. Alphonse Church Marie Ange Lamothe Joseph Beaudoin St. Alphonse’s Church Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St

Biddeford woman Lydia Cantara dies at 63

Lydia Cantara 63 a Biddeford resident died this morning in a local hospital after a brief illness. Born April 24 1905 in Biddeford she was a communicant of St. Josephs Church. Surviving are widower Elude Cantara two daughters Annette Frechette Lorraine Labbe five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements include a 8 am Saturday service from St Josephs Church with viewing at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford tomorrow and Friday afternoons and evenings.

Lydia Cantara Main St Biddeford Philias Adeline (Boisvert) Lantagne St. Joseph's Church Elude Cantara Annette Frechette Lorraine Labbe Alfred Ladger Lantagne Emma _ Perreault Emilia Breton Lawrence Mass Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Nellie Murphy dies after long illness at 73

Former Saco resident Nellie Murphy 73 died Monday in an Augusta hospital after a long illness. Born January 7, 1895 in Saco to Andrew and Georgie Murphy. Funeral tomorrow at 1 pm from Cote Funeral Home Saco with Rev. Bennett of Saco United Baptist Church officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford. Also, former Gov Oscar Rennebohm dies at 79 in Madison Wisconsin.

Nellie Murphy Saco Augusta Andrew Georgie (Andrews) Murphy Cote Funeral Home James St Stanley A. Bennett Saco United Baptist Church Woodlawn Biddeford Madison Wis Oscar Rennebohm Rennebohm Wisconsin

Biddeford Police Chief Commended for Muskie Visit

Biddeford Police Commission Chairman Richard Binette congratulated Police Chief Edgar Sevigny for the department’s work during U. S. Senator Edmund Muskie’s visit. Binette praised Sevigny for a remarkable job during the prominent visitor’s trip.

Biddeford

Lemire Seeks Bidford Mayor Post to Continue Programs

Leo Lemire asserts the mayoral role now demands full time commitment for day and evening administration. He states his candidacy rests on continuing over two years of Bidford development programs and ensuring their successful completion.

Ull Bidford

High Road Trail Ridge Link In Colorado Is Highest Continuous Route

Estes Park to Grand Lake via Rocky Mountain National Park forms the United States highest continuous highway. The grade spans rugged peaks and stretches across scenic terrain, attracting motorists and tourists seeking dramatic alpine views.

Estes Park Grand Lake Colo United States

Funeral notices for Philip H. Gross Sr and Emond's service contact

Funeral service details appear for Philip H. Gross Sr with directors Conroy and Dennett & Craig. Addresses include Spring Street Saco and Main Street Saco Maine with phone numbers 284 5611 and 268 5511 respectively. Frank X. Emond J P Conroy are listed associated with the services.

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

Funeral services for Alfred Lavalliere biddeford

Alfred Lavalliere of 18 Vincent Ave Biddeford passed away. Funeral services will be held at St Andre's Church Biddeford on Thursday at 9 A M. Calling hours at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 P.M.

Funeral Services for Mrs Emma Bolduc Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs Emma Bolduc 45 Bacon Street Biddeford were held at St Andre s Church. A requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev Roland Sirois with church choir and organist Mrs Laura Proulx. Interment followed at St Joseph s Cemetery Biddeford with grave side prayers by Rev Roger Ouellette. Bearers were Gerard Boisse Norman Perreault Gerard Bernier Arsene Bolduc and Raoul Soulard. A delegation from St Anne s Sodality attended.

Emma Bolduc Bacon S&t Gerard Bernier Arsene Bolduc Raoul Soulard St. Anne's Sodality

National Briefs Show US Politics Runs Tight

The Supreme Court Ohio decision shapes the presidential ballot access while Nixon aims for a rapid campaign finish. Humphrey calls for extra effort in civil rights. NATO outlines bursts usage against invaders, and Douglas turns 70 amid court debates. Vietnam commanders see no de-escalation, UN peace talks gain momentum. China’s purge alleged. Drapeau vets Montreal baseball bid. Mead on student uprisings. Bath town Tranger lacks water. Julie Nixon and David Fisen date kept secret. Tricia Nixon wants kindness in husband choice.

Chicago Margaret Mead Tranger Pennsylvania Julie Nixon David Fisenshower Julie Tricia

Awards Made To Biddeford Boy Scouts

Scoutmaster Roland Ferguson received awards for Biddeford Scout Troop 305 at the Fall camporee held recently at Kiwanis Beach Standish. The session at Scout Hall Biddeford included Assistant Scoutmasters Patrick Desrosiers Roger St Ours and Raymond Renell.

Roland Ferguson Biddeford Bop Troop 1 Building Association Kiwanis Beach Standish Scout Hall Mason Street Patrick Desrosiers Roger St. Ours Raymond Renell Roger Lachance Torene Eric Sheltra Euclide Millette William McKenney Joseph Small Bruce Nunan Adrien Delage

Breaks Reported at Beach Garages on Saco Avenue

Police investigate multiple break ins at local garages in Old Orchard Beach. Machines at Murphy's Garage Nemo's Garage andMarcotte's Garage on Saco Avenue were broken into last night with unknown amount of change missing.

Old Orchard Beach Murphy's Nemo's Marcotte's Saco Avenue

Beach Fire in Memorial Park Investigated

Beach Fire Investigated after a Molotov cocktail was thrown in Memorial Park last night by unknown assailants. Firemen and police reported the blaze caused minor damage, igniting a small grassy patch but no major property loss.

Old Orchard Beach Memorial Park

Personal notices of medical patients and visiting guests in Saco area

Marguerite McIntire, 30 Orchard St Biddeford, is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Margaret Sullivan, 4 Pine Lane Old Orchard Beach, is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Bessie Milikin of Hills Beach has returned home after treatment at Webber Hospital. Clifford Lavender of Portage Wash and his wife tour the United States and visit Miss Lillian M. Denis, 3 May St, Saco. Lavender is a retired postmaster who recently sold his supermarket. Mrs. Lavender began writing to Miss Denis after reading a poem in a magazine. They have exchanged monthly letters for 26 years and have now met. they are staying at the Saco Motel.

Marguerite McIntire Orchard St Biddeford Webber Hospital Margaret A. Sullivan Pine Lane Old Orchard Beach Bessie Milikin Hills Beach Webber Hospitar Clifford Lavender Portage, Wash United States Lillian M. Denis Saco Lavender Miss Denis Denis Saco Motel

Local Club and Church Notices From Saco Biddeford Area

A schedule of meetings and rehearsals for various groups in Saco Biddeford and nearby towns. Fred S. Gurney Women’s Relief Corps holds an inspection rehearsal at 1 30 p m at G A R Hall Saco. Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star has a stated meeting at 7 30 p m at Masonic Hall Main Street Saco Master Masons Night observed as Old Orchard Beach Assembly Rainbow exemplifies the order's degree. Mrs Jean Kimball chairs refreshments. York County Salon 598 Eight and Forty meets 8 p m tomorrow at Mrs Evelyn Morin 20 Porter St Biddeford. Lake Fe Hart Council Auxiliary Knights of Columbus hosts a social at 8 p m at Washington Street hall. Past Presidents Association Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary meets 7 30 tonight at Mrs Lu Roy 29 Cutts St Biddeford. Prayer meeting Thursday 7 p m followed by Mid Week service 7 30 p m at Salvation Army hall 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach. Choir rehearsals Biddeford Foss Street Methodist Church and South Biddeford Methodist Church Thursdays Crusader choir 6 30 p m Adult Sanctuary choir 7 30 p m. School Street Methodist Church Saco choir: Junior 3 15 p m Senior 7 p m. Circle B Women’s Fellowship United Church of Christ Biddeford meets tomorrow 7 30 p m at Mrs Neil Dow Stacy Street Saco. Co-leaders Mrs Berthal Strandh and Mrs Royal Sheltra.

Annette Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Main Street Saco Old Orchard Beach Order of Rainbow Jean Kimball Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Circle B Women's Fellow United) Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford Neil Dow Stacy Street Coleaders Berthal Strandh Royal Sheltra

Portland Weather Patchy fog and mild nights

Patchy fog and low clouds tonight in Portland. Mild conditions continue with low temperatures in the low 50s. Thursday looks fair with continued warmth.

Portland

Looking Ahead At Weather For Northern New England And Rhode Island

The Weather Bureau forecasts five days from Thursday through Monday will be warmer than normal. Day highs range from the 60s to low 70s in northern areas and mainly 70s in the south, with night lows from upper 30s to 40s in the north and upper 40s to 50s in the south. Mild conditions expected with a slight cooling Saturday and Monday. Precipitation about one tenth to two tenths of an inch, in showers Friday and again Monday.

Boston U.S. Weather Bureau New England Aoe Rhode Islan

Beach Art Association conducts second fall workshop

Old Orchard Beach Art Association held its second fall workshop at Jameson School with instructor Frank Handlen. Attendees included Athena Gregory Ard is Wortman Alice Leavitt Gertrude Eastman Elizabeth Wilson and many others. A follow up workshop is scheduled for Tuesday November 5 at 7 p.m.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Beach Art Association Jameson School Frank Handlen Athena Gregory Ardis W. Wortman Alice Leavitt Gertrude Eastman Elizabeth M. Wilson Alice A. Murphy Elizabeth H. Audie Helen G. Smith Carl L. Bohlin Isabella Melver Ralph H. Meserve Robert A. Sears Catherine B. Nielson Robert M. Black Ray Lord Joseph A. Bay Josephine C. Bay Epis J. Deschambea Alm Za Souliere Sarah Bridge Graves Marguerite Drolet Lorrainene Ethel M .Wight C. Paul Wight Yvonne Fidalgo Evelyn Cain Rita Sherman Pire Ruth Bay Marion L. Va Allen Dotadeline N. Hadiaris

Isle of Pines Evacuation Under Storm as Shelters Open

Gladys monitoring in Miami reports evacuation of the southern Isle of Pines area as the storm nears. Shelters are established in Nueva Gerona, the capital of the former Caribbean resort island now used by Fidel Castro's government as an educational center for youths.

Miami Isle of Pines Nueva Gerona Fidel Castro

Le Voltigeur Delegates To Attend Meeting

Le Voltigeur Club members met at South Street Biddeford hall with President Adelbert Huot presiding. O'Neil Desrochers won a special prize. eight prospective members were reviewed. Chaplain Paul Angers led opening and closing prayers. Henry Roberge reported on last Saturday’s baked bean supper. an American Snowshoe Union meeting is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. in Manchester New Hampshire. Biddeford delegates will attend. Next meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m. Oct 22.

O'Neil Desrochers le Voltigeur Club South Street Biddeford Hall Adelbert Huot Paul Angers Henry Roberge Alpine

Charges Pending In Kennebunk Bicycle Accident

Kennebunk police say motor vehicle charges will be filed over a fatal crash on Route 35 last Sunday. Susan Smiley, 11, and Christine Monahan, 11, both of Cantaberry Circle, were struck by Joseph Riley of Riley's Friendly Market. Smiley died. Monahan sustained leg injuries. No further details yet from police.

Kennebunk Susan Smiley E. Allen Cantaberry Circle Kennebun Christine Monahan Joseph Riley Riley

Saco Teachers Honored At PTA Reception

The Saco PTA gathering at Fairfield School honored teachers and announced key changes. William Soucy reported a new Burns School bicycle rack now in use. Mrs. John Hewes resigned from the Sex Education Committee. Mrs. Bradley Leach became Ways and Means chair. The annual food sale is set for Election Day, November 5. Howard Cushman overviewed the schools. Fairfield’s attendance award went to Fairfield School. Dr. Philip Rice of the University of Maine will speak at the November 1 meeting.

Fairfield School Saco Saco Parent Teacher Association A. Raymond Gannon Gard Thompson PTA William Soucy Asurer Burns School John Hewes Bradley Leach Ways and Means Howard Cushman Norman Simard Philip Rice University ‘of Maine Fairfield Lillian Morris

Democratic Club Supper in Biddeford Highlights Local Candidates

A spaghetti supper hosted by Biddeford Women’s Democratic Social Club drew about 75 members at St. John’s Hall. President Mrs. Laurianne Grover led the meeting as county candidate guests spoke, including Sen. Paul Reay and Woodrow Vallely, with Sheriff Dutremble seeking re election. Special awards were given to Mrs. Alfreda Warner and Mrs. Pontbriant. next meeting set for Nov 19.

Rs. Pontbriant Louise Merryman Marion Berthiaume Anna Forcier Biddeford Paul Reay Saco Woodrow Vallely Sanford Register Ofte Richard Dutremble Dutremble Woodrow Va

Saco Girl Scouts Picnic Outing Details

Members of Saco Girl Scout Troop 22, led by Mrs. Obert Warner and assistants, held an outing at Cascade Road picnic area after school at First Parish Church. After a tour of the area and waterfalls, refreshments were served. attendees included Gina Petit, Mari Warner, Cathy Foas, Tammy Libby, and others.

Saco Cascade Road First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Obert Warner Robert Huot Thomas Haley Gina Petit Mari Warner Cathy Foas Tammy Libby Mary LeClair Rebecca Johnson Cathy Gendron Julie LeClair Susan Kang Colleen Locke Beth O'Neil Mary Cote Jane Whitworth Cathy Morrison Margo Morrison Joyce Haley Mari- Jean Higgins Marlene Meserve Julia Dupuis Pamela Braley Janet Warn Rans Richard Dupuis Donald Fogg

Rehabilitation Center Relocates to Beach in Scarborough

Milestones Foundation Inc. moves the first and only live-in alcohol rehabilitation facility in the state from Danish Village Scarborough to 88 Union Ave. Joseph Askey founder and executive director led a unanimous board vote to purchase the new brick building for 9500 dollars. The center will house 50 residents in 31 rooms with a hall, dining area, and club space for visitors and residents.

Old Orchard Beach Milestones Foundation Inc Scarborough Union Ave Joseph Askey Faith School of Ology Milestones Askey Massachusetts John Gavin John Marshall

Drive-In Theater Nears Completion In Scarborough

Construction nears completion on the Portland Twin Drive-In Theater in Scarborough adjoining the existing Portland Drive In Theater. The new east screen will be yellow coded, with in-car heaters and advanced wiring installed. The project aims for a gala opening soon as part of the local circuit with the West Screen remaining in white for traffic flow.

Scarborough Portland Portland Twin Lockwood and

Apollo 7 Flight Progress Shows Minor Ground Troubles

Observers in the control center included Cunninghams wife Lo Ella and his brother William. A converter fault at Corpus Christi briefly threatened to cut minutes of the telecast but was fixed just before Apollo 7 cleared overhead. The show aired two minutes late, jeopardizing only partial reception at Cape Kennedy. Apollo 7 nears the midway of its planned 11 day mission with routine system checks and no major highlights expected. Astronauts reported good sleep, averaging about.

Schirra Glynn Lunney Nationalities and Space Administee Moon Air Force Frank Borman Cape Kennedy Borman Navy James A. Lovell William A. Anders Cunningham Lo Ella William Corpus Christi Fla

Wage survey ordered for Portsmouth area

A wage change survey for the Portsmouth area is authorized to begin immediately. It targets 8200 civilian employees at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard with last change in November 1967 and aims to measure general wage rate changes from the 1967 survey. If warranted, a new schedule would take effect by the start of pay period beginning on or after a date not yet specified.

Boston Portsmouth N.H Department 1St Naval District Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Regional Office of Civilian Manpower Management Army Air Force Civil Service Commission

Biddeford Firemen Answer Still Alarm

An overflowed oil burner at 31 Wentworth Street Biddeford prompted a still alarm response to a two story wooden tenement. Firefighters reported nothing used and no injuries. Building owned by Marie Anne Remillard and occupied by Robert Harrison.

Wentworth St Biddeford Marie Anne Remillard Robert Harrison

Special Police Named in Biddeford

Three special police officers were appointed last night at a Biddeford Police Commission session. Chairman Richard Binette named Andre Jacques, David Inman and Armand Arel as special officers. Arel was selected for duty at St. Andre's parish parking area.

Biddeford

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