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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1968

Page

2

Death of Elizabeth Vance McQuaid 87 at Old Orchard Beach

Elizabeth Vance McQuaid 87 of 20 Seaside Ave Old Orchard Beach died after a long illness in a local nursing home. Born in Mauriceburg Ontario November 5 1880 she lived in Montreal most of her life and was a summer resident since 1907 then a permanent resident of Saco. She was a member of Eastern Star and the Church of England in Montreal and part of First Parish Congregational Church parish family. Survived by grandson Audrey Jackson and two grandchildren John and Jenda Jackson of Saco. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with Rev. Paul K. Weimer officiating. Interment Friday in Mt Royal Cemetery Montreal.

Old Orchard Beach Elizabeth Vance McQuaid Seaside Ave David McQuaid Jr Mauriceburg Ontario John Lolla Dung West Montreal Order of Eastern Star Church of England First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Saco Willard Audrey) Jackson Jenda Jackson Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Paul K. Weimer Mt. Royal Cemetery

Miss Gertrude Marcoux dies after long illness in Biddeford

Miss Gertrude Yvette Marcoux 62 of 12 Hill St Biddeford died in a local hospital after a long illness. Born April 5 1906 in D Quebec she lived here since 1925 and worked at the Lace Lowell Shops. She was a member of LUnion St Jean Baptiste and St Andre Church. Survived by a brother Hertel Marcoux two sisters Mrs Fadore Cote and Mrs Raymond St Pierre and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services set for Thursday at 8 am at St Andre Church with calling at Bolduc Funeral Home today and tomorrow.

Gertrude Yvette Marcoux Hill St Biddeford D'Israele P. Q Lucien Anna Allaire Marcoux Canada Lace Lowell L'Union St. Jean Baptiste d'Amerique Alfred St

Death Notice of Donald W Polanski in Mariaville Maine

Donald Walter Polanski 31 of Mariaville died Sunday. Born July 7 1937 in Meridan Connecticut son of Walter and Louise Polanski. He studied in Meridan and graduated University of Maine 1959 worked for U S Forestry in Oregon Vermont and Pennsylvania. Survived by widow Janet Burrill Polanski three sons Donald Jr Douglas and David and a daughter Joleen all of Mariaville. Service tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco Maine with calling hours 7 9 p.m. Thursday. Interment Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford Friday at 2 p.m.

Marienville Donald Walter Polanski Meridan Conn Walter Louise Haber) Polanski Janet (Burrill) Polanski Donald Jr Douglas David Joleen Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Maine St Saco Maine Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford

Catholic Women's Club Plans Evening Meeting in Saco

The Catholic Women's Club of Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco will convene at 7:30 this evening at Cote Funeral Home to honor Memorial contributions and support a member, Mrs. Edward McEnery, following a prayer service.

Catholic Women's Club Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Cote Funeral Home James Earle Randall Edward McEnery

CD Course Set At Saco Headquarters

Saco Civil Defense Director Leon H Libby announced an eight week series of radiological use classes at Saco City Hall starting tomorrow at 7 pm. Open to all with no charge, each session will meet at the Civil Defense headquarters.

Saco Civil Defense Leon H. Libby Saco Saco City Hall

Funeral Directors Listings in Saco Maine

Funeral homes on Spring Street and Main Street in Saco Maine include Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street and Emond's Funeral Home. Contacts list 284 5611 and 284 5511 with directors Philip H. Gross Sr and Frank X. Emond, J. P. Conroy respectively.

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

Remi Bolduc 83 Dies in Biddeford After Long Illness

Remi Bolduc 83 of 45 Bacon Biddeford died in a local capital area evening after a long illness. His wife Emma Soulard Bolduc died a week earlier. Born April 8 185 in Lampton P Q he was a son of France and Celina Be dard Bolduc and worked most of life at Diamond Match Co Biddeford. He was a communicant of St Andre's Church Biddeford. Survived by three daughters Alice Perreault Eva Lachance Claire Cote all of Biddeford four grandchildren nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Prayer from St Andre's Church Thursday at 9 am. Friends may call Emond Funeral Home Biddeford today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm.

Ee Bolduc Bacon Biddeford Emma Soulard Bolduc Lampton P.Q France Celina Bedard Bolduc Diamond Match Co Biddeford St. Andre's Church Arthur Alice) Perreault Philemon Eva) Lachance William Claire) Cote Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Funeral rites for Mrs Julia A Annotte at St Margaret Church

Funeral services for Mrs Julia A Annotte of 1 Melvin Ave were held yesterday at St Margaret Church with Rev John H Clancy officiating the requiem mass. Interment followed at St Mary's Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Father Clancy.

Julia A. Annotte Old Orchard Beach Melvin Ave St. Margaret's Church Here John H. Clancy St. Mary's Cemetery Biddeford Father Clancy

Funeral rites for Wilfrid F. Simoneau Biddeford native

Funeral services for Wilfrid F. Simoneau aged 67 of 56 Harding Street Biddeford were held Saturday at St. Joseph's Church Biddeford with Rt. Rev. Msgr. Elie Hevey officiating. Rev. Sylvia Levesque and Rev. Valmont Gilbert served as deacon and sub-deacon. Choir plus Diana Rousselle organist, Fremont Club delegation attended. Burial followed in St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford with bearers Raymond Gosselin Edward Neault Ernest Valliere Gerard Morin Leslie Duprey Leo Beaulieu.

Wilfrid F. Simoneau Harding St. Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Biddeford Elie Hevey Sylvia Levesque Valmont Gilbert Diana Rousselle Fremont Club Ernest Valliere Leo Beaulieu Grenier Adrien . Mothe Leslie Duprey Pauline Morin St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Levesque Raymond Gosselin Edward Neault Gerard Morin

Loretta Young and Thomas H A Lewis settle over million assets

Loretta Young and her estranged husband Thomas H A Lewis will divide more than 1 million dollars in assets ending a decade long court case involving J C P Corp which produced 103 films for The Loretta Young Show. Each receives one jointly held apartment and will share 125000 in corporate tax payments.

Associated Press Los Angeles Loretta Young Roducer Thomas H.A. Lewis J.C.P. Corp Lewis Miss Young J.C.P

San Francisco Gun Registration Law Voided by Appeals Court

The state District Court of Appeals struck down San Francisco's local gun registration law saying it conflicts with state statutes. The court held that distinct local concerns do not justify diverse local firearms registration and licensing systems.

San Francisco State District Court of Apeals

Biddeford Patients and Augusta Reception Highlight Local Notices

Wilfred Boutin of Pool Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Pauline Kennedy of Mason Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Capitol Barracks of Augusta hosted a Sunday reception honoring Department Auxiliary President of W.W.W. Mrs Elmira Chase. Guests included Commander Richard Tarbox President June Tarbox Senior Vice Commander Everett Allen and Mae Allen of the Biddeford Barracks.

Wilfred Boutin Pool St Biddeford Webber Hospital Pauline Kennedy Mason St Capitol Barracks Augusta W.W.W Elmira Chase Richard Tarbox June Tarbox Everett Allen Mae Allen Biddeford Barracks

Elks Minstrel Cast Meet in Saco and Local Socials

Members of the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elksminstrel show cast gather at the lodge on Portland Road, Saco, at 8 p.m. tomorrow. Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella hold a social tonight at 7 30 at St John Hall Biddeford. Unity Social Club meets tomorrow at 6 30 for a covered dish supper at Mrs Martha Herrin s Boom Road Saco. A business session will be held at 8.

Biddeford - Saco Lodge of Elksminstrel Show Portland Road Saco Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella St. John Hall Adams Street Biddeford Unity Social Club Martha Herrin Boom Road

Wednesday church rehearsals and prayer services listed

A long list of midweek church activities in Biddeford and surrounding towns includes junior and senior choir rehearsals, prayer meetings, Bible studies, and worship services across multiple churches such as United Church of Christ Biddeford Advent Christian Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Lyman Baptist Goodwins Mills Methodist and Christ Church Kennebunk. Also notes Circle E Women’s Fellowship meeting at the Biddeford home of Mrs Barbara Vanderward on Havey Street.

United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills the Good ‘Wins Christ Church Dancreet Kennebunk Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village Circle E Women's Fellowship of the United Church of Christ (Congregational Barbara Vanderward Havey Street

Biddeford Music Boosters Distribute Fliers at Meeting

Biddeford Music Boosters held at Kennedy School last night saw president Cecile Brown resign. Marie Petit reported on membership and Melvin Tukey discussed the December Christmas program at Biddeford High School. Fliers will be distributed to Biddeford schools with school reps named. The next meeting is November 18 at 7 30 p m at Biddeford Junior High.

Biddeford Kennedy School West Street Cecile Brown Marie Petit Melvin Tukey Biddeford High School Jane Haines Erie School Norma Lavigne Senne Barbara Coombs

City to Appeal Court Ruling on Registration Duty Delay

City officials say enforcement of the registration requirement will be delayed pending a court ruling after the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. The ordinance faces appeal, and the court decision will shape further action.

Robert F.kennedy

Weather outlook for Portland this week

Portland forecast shows increasing cloudiness tonight with low temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Wednesday becomes cloudy with a chance of showers and a slight warmup.

Portland

Kennebunk social notes honor locals and events

A birthday dinner at Mrs Irma Bowdoin s Kennebunk cottage honored Homer Chappell with cake and gifts. Attendees included his wife, siblings, and relatives from Cape Porpoise Saco and Kennebunk. Carl Hutchins returned from California after attending Maine Maritime Academy reunion. Clergy delegates attend United Baptist Church of Maine convention in Houston. Arthur Webster campaigned for state senate with a coffee at his home. A rummage sale at Kennebunk Unitarian Church is planned for Saturday. Summaries of obituaries and hospital notices included.

Kennebunk Pond Irma Bowdoin Homer Chappell Lincoln Street Kennebunk Chappell Maurice Chappell Cape Porpoise Ruby Prescott Saco Harry Hutchins Carlton Hutchins Coronado Calif Leroy Hutchins Fletcher Street Maine Maritime Academy Castine E.G. Ward Morley Durost United Baptist Church of Maine Houston Ward Durost Arthur Webster Storer Street State Senate Elliot Green Phillip Tilton George LeBarge Roger Hanson Orrie Wellman Wayne Goodrich Richard Haskell Peter Smoll

Paper Blaze Doused At Burns School

Saco firemen were called to Burns School one day after noon when a pile of papers in the home economics room caught fire. Little damage was reported. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

Saco Burns School

Harvard lecturer argues drop-outs reflect education practice

David J. Swanger of Harvard University urged that drop-outs are not solely from poor backgrounds but result from education methods. He urged flexible schooling and less stigma, noting drop-outs reveal broader student problems. The talk was part of Biddeford Saco Council of Churches series on Christian living.

David J. Swanger Department of Education Harvard University Cambridge Mass Biddeford United Church of Christ Vestry Harvard Swanger

Pepperell Foremen Invite Retirees To Homecoming

Retired West Point Pepperell employees are invited to the Foremen's Club Homecoming at the Biddeford mill on Thursday Oct 24. Registration at 9 a.m. tours begin 9:30 a.m. with a buffet luncheon at noon and a 1 to 2 p.m. prizes hour. Over 300 invitations mailed. call the main office to join.

West Point-Pepperell Raymond Carr Carr

Secret Service Orders Fast-Access White House Car

The White House received a 21 foot Lincoln Continental limousine with front seats lacking seatbelts and headrests to aid quick egress for agents. A Ford spokesman says rear seats retain belts for the president and party, while a bullet‑proof shield blocks head rests. The government leases the car at below factory cost.

Associated Press Washington Secret Service White House Ford

Eisenhower College Opens in Seneca Falls

A newly opened Eisenhower College in Seneca Falls New York receives a 5 million grant as a token of admiration for Dwight D Eisenhower. President Johnson signs a 446.6 million operations bill and sends a tribute letter to Eisenhower while he rests at Walter Reed Army Hospital. The college opened in September with 295 freshmen and 26 faculty.

Washington Eisenhower College Seneca Falls N.Y United States Dwight D. Eisenhower Johnson Eisenhower Walter Reed Army ‘Hospital

District education and Vietnam war memorial plans

Capital Footnotes report notes that the District of Columbia public and private education groups recommended admitting children to district schools at age four. The army plans field trials for a malaria intervention using weekly doses. The Federal Employee for a Democratic Society will sponsor a memorial service at the Washington Monument on October 29 honoring all Vietnam war dead, including enemy casualties.

District of Columbia

District 11 VFW Auxiliary Meeting at Saco Hall

District 11 VFW Auxiliary met at Saco AMVETS VFW Hall with President Ruth Jones of York Beach presiding. A Department president letter noted a June 1 visit to Jackson Memorial Laboratory Bar Harbor, followed by a picnic at Acadia National Park.

District 11 V.F.W Saco Amvets-Vfw Spring Street Evenin Ruth Jones York Beach Department Carolyn Crawford Orrington Agnes Bennett South Portland Department of Maine Jackson Memorial Laboratory Bar Harbor Acadia National Park Saco V.F.W. Post Sanford

Apollo 7 ends mission as splashdown nears

Apollo 7 astronauts race through final hours toward a fiery descent and splashdown. The crew provides data suggesting a potential moon orbit mission around Christmas. The lights come on as a man returns from space.

International

Jury Selection Continues In Superior Court in York County

In York County Superior Court the Ray mond J. Chesley case proceeds with more than 100 summoned. 12 jurors and two alternates to sit on the traverse jury. The panel will be sequestered for a five day trial per Justice Harold J. Rubin.

Alfred Raymond J. Chesley Wells Vine Waler E. Dube York County Superior Court Harold J. Rubin Rubin Gaes Dwight Brackett Buxton Elsa Mathews Ogunquit Donat Fillion Pauline Huff Saco Emile Charette Sanford Robert Fortier Biddeford Rosalie ’ Kennebunk Wilfred Howarth Berwick Martha H. York Rita Coulton East Wind Chesley Barbara Stevens George Eldridgettery

Stock Market Advances in Early Trading Despite Mixed Leads

New York stock prices moved higher at the opening Tuesday with gains outnumbering losses by about three to two. Temco-Vought rose about 1 percent while other issues mixed. the Associated Press average of 60 stocks climbed to 358.8, a yearly high.

New York Temco-Vought International Nickel Ae Standard of New Jersey Livingston Associated Press American Stock Exchange

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