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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1968

Page

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Deaths Guy V. Abbott 75 in North Saco

Guy V. Abbott 75 longtime North Saco resident died after a long illness in a local hospital. Born October 28 1892 in Strong son of Fred and Rose Abbott he was a WWI veteran and former member of Owen-Davis Post American Legion. He survived by three daughters two sons two brothers two sisters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Neal Funeral Home Gorham with interment in the North Saco family cemetery. viewing is tonight 7 to 9.

Guy V. Abbott North Saco Strong Fred Rose (Brown) Abbott Phillips Owen-Davis Post American Legion of Saco Portsmouth Navy Yard Elaine Gordon Gorham Phyllis Ryfa Somerville Mass Jane Cross Fred Abbott Marion Ind Vinton Abbott Harold Abbott Daniel Abbott Lillian Collins Lenora Newell Lewiston Neal Funeral Home State St

Mrs Amelia Patane of Biddeford Dies After Illness

Mrs Amelia Margaret Patane 57 longtime Biddeford resident died yesterday afternoon after a brief illness in a local hospital. Born in New York City February 4 1911 she was the wife of Dr Joseph M Patane and mother of four daughters Beatrice Randall Barbara Gervis Rosanna and Agatha Patane. Surviving siblings include Vittorio and David Marsilia and Alba Girolamo Constance Halton. Interment will be at Laurel Hill Cemetery after prayers at St Marys Church Biddeford. Funeral home visitation today and tomorrow.

Amelia Margaret Patane Victory Lane Biddeford New York City Vito and Catherine Syroia) Marsilia Joseph M. Patane Notre Dame Hospital Webber Hospital Beatrice Marie Randall Barbara Anne Gervis Rockville Rosanna Agatha C. Patane Bideford Vittorio Marsilia David Marsilia Mount Vernon N. Y Alba Girolamo Constance Halton Cliffside Park N. J St. Mary's Church Laurel Hill Cemetery Sacois Sansoucy Funeral

Biddeford Woman Marie Goldthwait Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs Marie Goldthwait 55 of Biddeford Pool widow of Carlos Goldthwait died last night in a local nursing home after a brief illness. Born February 17 1913 in Biddeford she was daughter of Joseph and Marie Ganon. She and her husband owned Goldthwait Bus Lines and Garage at Biddeford Pool. A communicant of St et Church Biddeford and member of Biddeford Pool Guana Club and the Home Guild of St Francis College. Survived by four sisters Mrs Emilia Romeo Mrs Em Pinard Mrs George Gagnon Mrs Soormne Chaves a brother Wilfred and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St Andre's Church Biddeford Saturday at 9 am with visitation at Seems Funeral Home Saco Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

Marie Rose Goldthwait Biddeford Pool Carlos Goldthwait Biddeford Joseph and Marie (Lucier) Ganon Goldthwait Bus Lines St.et Church Seems Funeral Home Saco A. Ariday

Council to Hold Prayers for Miss Yvette Marcoux

Members of Council St. The rese Union St. Jean Baptiste dAmerique meet at Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford at 7 30 tonight to offer prayers for Miss Yvette Marcoux a member. Governor Curtis will address the Maine State Grange 95th annual meeting in Waterville Armory AugustaFriday four day session expected to draw at least 800 persons.

Council St. Therese L'Union St. Jean Baptist d'Amerique Bolduc Funeral Home Alfred St Biddeford Yvette Marcoux Augusta Curtis Maine State Grange Waterville

Obituary notices from Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach area

Remi Bolduc age 45 of 45 Bacon Street Biddeford died recently services from St Andre s Church Biddeford Thursday at 9 AM call hours Emond Funeral Home Biddeford 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 Elizabeth V McQuaid age 87 of 20 Seaside Avenue Old Orchard Beach funeral from Dennett Craig Funeral Home Saco Thursday at 2 PM interment Mount Royal Cemetery Montreal Friday at 3 PM Donald W Polanski age 31 Marienville PA committal at Greenies Cemetery Biddeford Friday friends may call at Dennett Craig Funeral Home Thursday evening 7 to 9

Bolduc Remi Bacon St Biddeford St. Andre’s Emond Funera Hill St McQuaid Elizabeth V Seaside Ave Old Orchard Beach Dennett & Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco Mount Royal Cemetery Montreal Canada Polanski Donald W Marienville Greenies Cemetery Dennett & Craig

Funeral Services for Earle J. Randall Held at St. Margaret's

Funeral services for Earle J. Randall of 6 Longwood Ave were held this morning at St. Margaret's Church. Rev. John H. Clancy celebrated a requiem high mass with soloist Mrs. Anton and organist Mrs. Smith. Interment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery Biddeford as Father Clancy offered graveside prayers. Bearers included Richard Duross Alden Randall Leon Randall David Randall Ken Randall and Patrick Murphy.

Old Orchard Beach Earle J. Randall Longwood Ave St. Margaret's Church John H. Clancy Thomas Anton Richard Smith St. Mary’s Cemetery Biddeford Father Clancy Richard Duross Alden Randall Leon Randall David Randall Ken— Randall Patrick Murphy

Local Notes from Kennebunk and Nearby

Miss Luree Wotton of Friendship spoke at Advent Christian Church in Kennebunk Lower Village after returning from missionary work in the Philippines where she served as house mother for the girls' dormitory. William West resigned as Ridge Homes Division manager for John D. Downing Agency and takes a Ridge division role in Rhode Island. Dr and Mrs Walter Lively from Sparta Illinois visit the Nelsons on Mechani c Street, while Ernest Dupras, once at Maine Osteopathic Hospital, now at Pine Point Manor. Mrs Elliot Freeman visits West Boylston for the weekend as her brother moves to Montpelier Vermont to work for National Life Insurance. David Simpson, 6, son of Mr and Mrs Sam Simpson, returned home from Maine Medical Center in Portland. Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters meet tonight at 7 30 at Knights of Pythias Hall. refreshments after.

Luree Wotton Friendship Philippines Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Rmitory Miss Wotton Berkshire Christian College William West Woodside Drive Ridge Homes John D. Downing Agency Ridge A Montpelier National Life Insurance Co Vermont David Simpson Sam Sim Summer Street Maine Medical Center Portland Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Hall

Hadassah Members To Hold Sale In Biddeford Saco

At the Biddeford Saco Hadassah meeting at Eta Chaim Synagogue a sale committee was named with Mrs. Jennie Sandler Mrs. Sidney Sclare and Mrs. Rosa Haas. The rummage sale is set for the vestry on November 14 and 15. Harvest Dance plans were reported. the event will be at the vestry on November 2. Hostesses included Mrs. Harold Cowan Mrs. Al Rosen and Mrs. Green.

Biddeford-Saco Hadassah Eta Chaim Biddeford Jennie Sandler Sidney Sclare Rosa Haas Leonard Goldman Charles Green Arnold Shapiro Eliot Feinberg

Fatima Circle Women Hold Social in Biddeford

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella held a Halloween social at St. John's Hall Adams Street Biddeford. Prizes went to best costumes and several members received awards. A birthday cake and a food basket were presented. next meeting set for November 12 at 7 30 p.m.

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella St. John’s Hall Adams Street Biddeford Bertha Moulin Helen Ghretien Blanche Cote Manda Parenteau Germaine Landry Irene Bolduc Germaine Lauzon Vivianne Hickey Simonne Lapierre Lucienne Trottier Rita Melntire Priscilla Gagne Gertrude Frechette Agnes Bouchard Claire Croteau Yvette Ledoux Yvonne Mondville Juliette Poulin Bernice Octeau Annette Gregoire Yvonne Marcotte Emilia Pepin Lucienne Croteau Murielle Lemieux Jeanne Provencher Violette Bellefeuille Theresa Lessard

Peace Talks Move Toward New Phase In Vietnam War

The President urged a halt to bombing in North Vietnam if Hanoi restricts its participation. He called for Saigon to join the second phase of peace talks and signals readiness for the Viet Cong National Liberation Front to participate on the Communist side.

North Vietnam Hanoi Saigon Viet Cong National Liberation Front

Save Time And Shoe Leather Shop The Journal Classified

A compact classified brief notes time saving tips and a shoe leather shop feature in The Journal Classified section. The item highlights services for customers seeking efficient purchases and local shoe care options.

the Journal

Saco residents listed as hospital patients

Charles Trafton of Pleasant Street Saco and Roger Martel of Ferry Road Saco are patients at Webber Hospital. Judy Paul of Paul Avenue Saco is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Robert Townsend Sr. of Liberty Avenue Biddeford is a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center Portland. Donald H Paquette of North is a patient at New England Medical Center Boston.

Charles Trafton Pleasant Street Saco Webber Hospital Roger Martel Ferry Road Judy Paul Peter Paul Paul Avenue Robert Townsend Sr Liberty Ave Biddeford Maine Medical Center Portland Donald H. Paquette North Street New England Medical Center Boston

Past commanders honored at Biddeford American Legion event

Past commanders and past presidents of Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley Post American Legion and Auxiliary will be honored tomorrow night at 7 at the Post home Elm Street Biddeford.

Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley Post, American Legion and Auxiliary Post Elm Street Biddeford

Church Notes Midweek Prayers and Choir Rehearsals

Mid week prayer meetings and services are listed for several churches in Saco Old Orchard Beach and Biddeford. Bible Baptist Church hosts prayer Thursday at 7 pm with a 7:30 pm service. Choirs meet at Foss Street and School Street churches with varied times. A rummage sale by United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford is Friday at the church vestry. items may be left Thursday.

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Foss Street Methodist Church South Biddeford Methodist Church Foss Street Crusader School Street Methodist Church Women’s Fellowship of United Church of Christ ,Congregational Biddeford

Democratic County Group Meets In Alfred

York County Democratic Committee held a meeting at the Court House in Alfred led by Chairman George Carroll. Officials announced events including a Jackson Jefferson Day dinner at Augusta Armory with Sendmund S. Muskie as guest speaker and a bi annual dinner at Old Orchard Beach Club on November 2.

Alfred York County Democratic Committee Court House George Carroll Limerick Violet Pease Hollis Augusta Sendmund S. Muskie Dimitri Sotir Goodwins Mills Old Orchard Beach Club Old Orchard Beach York County Sanford Town Hall Earnegee Loney Jaycees Met Bonny Eagle High School Buxton Frederic Deschambeault Richard Dutremble Here

Committees Named For Teachers Group

Regualr Biddeford Teachers Association session names committees: Daniel Beard on costs to publish a booklet of teacher contracts, Rudolph Bergeron and Ralph Berry on insurance, Joseph Plamondon and Ed Radin with Spencer Trask on newsletter and public relations, Roseanne Cote and Joseph Carrier on grievances, Spencer Trask on sick leave bank, and school assignments for high and junior high schools. The president is authorized to choose a nominating committee. Teachers will vote on whether Maine Teacher's Association of the American Federation of Teachers becomes negotiating advisors this year.

Biddeford Teachers Association Daniel Beard Rudolph Bergeron Ralph Berry Bergeron

Humboldt Current Flowing North Along South American Coast

The Humboldt current is the Peruvian current a cool ocean stream moving northward along the western coast of South America.

South America

Weather turns cold with showers and lows in 30s

The report notes turning cold in Portland with variable cloudiness and brief showers this evening. Lows will be in the 30s to low 40s. Thursday brings partial sunshine, a few isolated showers in the north, and a cooler day overall.

Portland

Looking Ahead At Weather

The Weather Bureau forecasts five days of unusually warm weather for northern New England, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island with above normal temperatures. Daytime highs in the 50s to low 60s north and 60s south, nights in the 30s to 50s. Rain likely Friday into Saturday with showers north Sunday. Total precipitation over one inch.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

Investiture Rite Held By Saco Brownie Troop

An investiture ceremony was held by Saco Brownie 44 at United Baptist Church. Invested were Mary Boucher Lynne Colpitts Julie Colpitts Sandra Gardner Mary Johnson Ka Loughery Tina Laverierre Patricia Lagueux Lauri Morrison Linda Murphy Rachel Nolette Elaine Sullivan Patricia Yankura Julie Curlew Deborah Charette Louise Charette Gail Shaw. Attending were Donna Fortney Martha Prentiss Sharon Murphy parents and friends of the Brownies Leader Mrs Dana Ronco assisted by Mrs Manuel Machado Mrs Theodore Fortney Mrs Joseph Laverriere and Junior Scout Pauline Vortney.

Saco Brownie Te United Baptist Church Mary Boucher Lynne Julie Colpitts Sandra Gardner Mary Johnson Ka Loughery Tina Laverriere Patricia Lagueux Lauri Morrison Linda Murphy Rachel Nolette Elaine Sullivan Patricia Yankura Julie Curlew Deborah Louise Charette Gail Shaw Donna Fortney Martha Prentiss Sharon Murphy the Brownies Dana Ronco Manuel Machado Theodore Fortney Joseph Laverriere Pauline Vortney

Suspension Denied In Biddeford Police Case

Biddeford Police Commission Chairman Richard Binette denied any suspension of Patrolman Roger Fecteau. He said Fecteau took a few days off to deal with a problem and that the informal session settled the matter. Fecteau is back on his regular duties and has nothing to add.

Biddeford

Apollo 7 crew praised after long confinement

Schirra's flights and the Apollo 7 trio walked stiffly after the confinement, while Carpentier said he was very pleased with their total ability.

Carpentier

Atlantic Lodge Members Meet At Beach Hall

Atlantic Lodge 1.O.C.F. held a regular meeting at Beach Hall Old Orchard Street. Noble Grand Austin Presley presided. Reports from the previous session were approved. Grand Lodge reports were reviewed with Sulman Gilbert John Bradeen and Theodore Fowler attending from the group. The York County Past Noble Grands meeting will be at Old Orchard Beach next Tuesday with supper at 6:30 p.m. Renovations to the kitchen were assigned to Richard Sweet Robert Pettengill Arthur Hamilton John Bradeen Ted Fowler and Sulman Gilbert. Refreshments followed.

Atlantic Lodge of IOOF OOF Old Orchard Street Orchard Beach Theodore Fowler Robert Pettengill Sr Old Orchard Beach Atlantic Lodge 1.O.C.F Noble Austin Presley Grand Lodge Auasta Sulman Gilrt John Bradeen Theops Fowler York County Sweet and Pettengill

Spot Zoning Debate Over Saco North Street Site

The planning board weighs a zoning change for a vacant Saco North Street site amid flood concerns and tax hopes. Residents split on spot zoning with fears of property value loss and traffic. some back the warehouse as a cleaner, better use. others call for adherence to Industrial Park zoning. Boston and Maine Railroad notes past collaboration and sees the building as fitting amid local industry. A nearby resident cites traffic and safety for children and urges Industrial Park placement. others urge rezoning to replace the eyesore with a beneficial development. The board plans a decision later this week.

Page One Saco Biddeford Doyle Boston and Maine Railroad William Kirk Stold Kirk North Street Union Street Citins Young School Roebuck Avenue

Kennebunk Selectmen Discuss SAD Vote and Fire Station Needs

The Kennebunk Board of Selectmen met to review the SAD 71 certification, discuss opposition to a recall vote, and plan funding for a new Lower Village fire station. They authorized bids for a fire burner, set civic center rentals, and approved custodianship and signage details.

Lower Village Town Hall Kennebunk Mother's Club Civic Center Kennebunk Summer St Washington Hose Co

Relief Corps Women To Fill Food Basket

Freda Gurney led yesterday’s Women's Relief Corps meeting at GAR Hall in Saco after a covered dish luncheon. Mrs. Hazel Emmons urged creating a Thanksgiving basket for a needy family and members planned to bring items next meeting on Nov 26. An inspection by Mrs. Dorothy Hubbard of Wells was featured, with attendees from the A Lincoln Corps of Wells and other events announced for Nov 13 and a Past Presidents Association gathering at Mrs. Dorothy Abbott’s South Portland home.

Freda Gurney Women’s Relief Corps Gar Hall Cutts Avenue Saco Mary Fairfield Ethel Ballard Bessie Moulton Mary Smith Marion Boucher Dorothy Hubbard A. Lincoln Corps of Wells Beecher Relief Committee Hover

Saco Police Attend FBI Conference in Augusta

Six members of the Saco police department led by Chief Robert Foran attended an FBI conference in Augusta yesterday. The sessions covered bank robberies and collaboration with banks, detailing how banks can assist police and how police can aid banking safety. Attendees included Patrolmen Richard Nason Robert Stone Thomas Knox Paul Carter and Robert Morse.

Saco Police Department F. B.I Augusta Robert Foran Richard Nason Robert Stone Thomas Knox Paul Carter Robert Morse

Cars Collide On Saco's Main Street

Saeco police report a collision on Main Street involving James H. Freundlich of Portland, 20, and Paul W. Marston, 40, of Portland. No injuries or outcomes detailed.

Saco Saeco James H. Freundlich Portland Paul W. Marston

Luke E Hart K of C Council Meeting Held

State Deputy Philip Masse spoke on Knights of Columbus changes during a Biddeford session led by Grand Knight Alfred Letourneau. He announced four events including a Saturday banquet and dance with Masons, Sunday officer installation in Westbrook, the communion breakfast led by Norman Bouthillette, and the November Farmer Frolics. Other attendees included Thomas Haley Shrine Club president and Atty Simon Spill.

Philip Masse Knights of Columbus Luke E. Hart Thomas Haley Shrine Club Philip Gadbo Albert Carrier Atty Simon Spill Marcel Viger Paul LeBlond Wilfred Bouffard Roland Petit

Saco Girl Scouts To Hold Halloween Party

Saco Girl Scout Troop 22 planned a Halloween party at First Parish Church in Saco. Joyce Haley, Julie LeClair, and Mary Jean Higgins led decorations games and refreshments with many troop members and leaders present.

Saco First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Joyce Haley Julie LeClair Mary Jean Higgins Gina Petit Mary Warner Cathy Turner Tammy Libby Mary LeClair Rebecca Johnson Janice Lane Cathy Gendron Susan Kang Colleen Locke

Street crash update reports no injuries

A street incident this morning estimated damage at 190 dollars per vehicle. No injuries were reported.

Fae Street

Saco AL Unit Dues Increase Is Announced

Members of Owen-Davis unit of the American Legion Auxiliary hosted Department Officers Night at the post home Beach Street. A reception at 6:30 pm followed. In Milltown New Brunswick Mrs Harriet Martel Department President was honored. A discussion covered the 1969 dues increase with unit dues set at 2.50 per person. Post Commander Robert Morse asked the unit to run Friday night games and the group agreed. Guests included Ruth Drake and Isabella Pinkham among others from Biddeford Dayton Kennebunk Kennebunkport Alfred Saco and Sanford. Dirigo Girls State fee rose to 45. A membership contest was announced with Second District. Martel spoke on the 50th anniversary gift to the Legion and Auxiliary eternal light at Arlington. Drake spoke on national security. Gifts were distributed during refreshments.

Owen-Davis American Legion Auxiliary Beach Street Saco Milltown New Brunswick Harriet Martel Robert Morse Martha Beaudoin Ruth Drake National Executive Committee Martel Florence Lewis First District Isabella Pinkham Muriel Eaton York County Council Alfie Leech Gertrude Rankin Eva Sherman Alberta Redmond Gil Berto Lavoie Biddeford Dayton Kennebunk Kennebunkport Alfred Sanford Eaton Pinkham Dirigo Lewis Second District

Jury Challenges To Be Submitted In Chesley Murder Trial

In York County Superior Court jurors were screened for the murder case of Raymond J Chesley 17 of Wells charged with the shotgun killing of his stepfather Walter Ernest Dube 51 of Wells. Forty one questioned and twenty six seated with more excusals expected as peremptory challenges to be filed in the morning. The panel is sequestered for a trial projected to last about five days with one judge and both sides seeking 12 jurors and two alternates from the seated pool. Names of potential jurors include Bernice L Davis Theresa B Tedeschi George Theriault Viola Leslie Maurice Cabana Shirley Rath Sali Folsom Julia Webb Carter Furber Sheila Palmer Albert J Dutrembie Priscilla Gagne Rose McNally Janice Edmonds Margaret Gary and Dorothy Whitcher.

Alfred Aymond J. Chesley Wells York County Superior Court Walter Ernest Dube Harold J. Rubin Justice Rubin Bernice L. Davis Sanford Theresa B. Tedeschi Biddeford George Theriault Viola Leslie York Maurice Cabana

Expert Ratter Swtwerners Seek the Cacomistle

Expert ratters crave the cacomistle or ring tailed cat known as miner s cat. A ratter second to none, it will move in with prospectors and completely exterminate rodents in their cabins.

Krave

Lost hound dog near Goodwins Mills sighting

Black and tan hound named Hound Dog is missing in the Goodwins Mills vicinity. Call 1929 6162 with any sightings or information. Owner Raymond Whit of West Buxton requests prompt notices.

Goodwins Mills Raymond Whit West Buxton

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