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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1967

Page

2

Deaths Philip Hiram Jeannette 62 Biddeford

Philip Hiram Jeannette 62 of 19 Forest Street Biddeford died suddenly Wednesday while visiting his son in Lyman. He was born January 4 1905 in Brewer. he worked 25 years at Saco Lowell shops as a machine operator. He is survived by his widow Yvonne Sirois Jeannette six sons three daughters two brothers two sisters eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 8:15 a.m. at St Joseph Church with calling hours at Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford today and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Philip Hiram Jeannette Forest St Biddeford Lyman Brewer Anthony Jane Doucette Jeannette Saco-Lowell St. Joseph's Church Yvonne Sirois Jeannette Arlen Roger Harold Norman Old Orchard Beach Rudolph Navy Key West Fla Gerard Mariam Smith Edmay Desormiers Rita Jeannette Joseph Lewiston Louis New Haven

Catholic Women's Club to Pray for Elroy White in Saco

Members of the Catholic Women s Club of Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at the Cote Funeral Home at Beach and James Streets to offer prayers for Elroy White husband of club member Mrs Frances White.

Catholic Women's Club Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets Elroy White Frances White

Legion Auxiliary to Honor Dr John Donahue at Biddeford Funeral Home

Members of the Tighe-Beau doin-Farley Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary meet at 7 30 tonight at Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm Street Biddeford to pay respects to Dr John Donahue brother of two unit members.

Tighe-Beaudoin - Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St Biddeford John Donahue

Ritualistic services set for Elroy White in Saco

Members of the Owen-Davis Post American Legion in Saco are asked to meet Friday at 7 p.m. at the Cote Funeral Home to conduct Legion ritualistic services for Elroy White, a post member.

Owen - Davis Post American Legion Saco Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets Legion Elroy White

New England Dickey Vote Recorded on Hydroelectric Plan

Washington AP reports New England members split on an amendment to the Public Works appropriation bill. The motion to accept 875000 for final planning of the Dickey Lincoln School hydroelectric project in Maine failed 162 to 236. Names of lawmakers voting for against or not voting listed.

Washington New England Congress Michael J. Kirwin Ohio Maine Boland D- Mass Hathaway D-Maine Kyros Dmaine St. Germain R. I Monagan D-Conn Morse R Mass O'Neill D-Mass Wyman MacDonald Philbin D - Mass St. Onge

Bombers Strikes Ramp Up As Haiphong Bridge Target

Reports say renewed raids hit northwest Haiphong aiming to isolate the port and choke war supplies. In South Vietnam ground fighting slackened but 77 enemy troops were killed in five northern provinces, with Marine casualties near Con Thien and Leatherneck outposts. In the Mekong Delta, My Tho and nearby towns faced mortar and shelling injuring civilians and soldiers.

Northwest Highway Haiphong North Vietnam South Vietnam U.S 1St Air Cavalry Division 1St Corps Con Thien Leatherneck Mekong Saigon My Tho Kien Hoa

Funeral Directors Shumway, Dennett & Craig in Saco

Funeral service listings for Shumway at 35 Spring Street Saco and Dennett Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine with phone numbers 284-5611 and 282-0562 respectively.

Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Dial

Funeral rites held for Mrs. Cora A. Whitten

Funeral services for Mrs. Cora A. Whitten of Buxton Road Saco were conducted yesterday afternoon at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco. Rev Stanley A Bennett pastor of Saco United Baptist Church officiated and led prayers at the Buxton Lower Corner Cemetery grave site.

Cora A. Whitten Buxton Road Saco Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Stanley A. Bennett Saco United Baptist Church Buxton Lower Corner

Beach Scout Troop Plans Inspection and Tour

OLD ORCHARD BEACH Troop 335 Boy Scouts sponsored by Washington Avenue Methodist Church meets at the church vestry. An inspection is set for the next meeting November 1. Scouts sell tickets for a church supper to aid the roofing project and plan a tour of Oakhurst Dairy Saturday morning.

Washington Avenue Methodist Church Oakhurst Dairy Arthur Leddy Dean Speed Sulman Gilbert Robert Bowdoin Kim Girard Alden Murphy Gary Lanoi Gary Fitzgerald Mark Andrews John Speed Robert Norris Lester Martin George Presley Barry Mullen Bruce Milliken Matthew Martin Gary Latno David Shorey William Wentworth Derry Galarneau Donald Hall George Skinsacos

ITT to Acquire Sheraton Prompting Stock Highs

New York AP reports common shares of International Telephone and Telegraph and Sheraton Corp of America hit new yearly highs after ITT announced it had agreed in principle to acquire Sheraton. The deal values stock at about 190 million dollars, subject to approvals, with Sheraton posting hotel and inn operations and 286.67 million dollars in fiscal year take. ITT posted 2.12 billion dollars in 1966 sales and operates hotels via an acquired company. Sheraton rose 2 percent while ITT gained.

New York International Telephone and Telegraph Corp Sheraton Corp of America ITT Sheraton United States

GAO flags overruns at Litton anti poverty center costs

The GAO report covers the Litton Systems youth center near San Francisco from 1965 to 1966 noting costs rose from 12.8 million to 25.6 million with salaries as a major item. Absenteeism reaches 20 percent and over half of dropouts blame lack of discipline. The center runs on a deactivated base with 1,078 staff in 1965, later cut to 955 in 1966 while enrollment fell from 1,869 to 1,762. The program aims at training youths 16 to 21, yet expenses exceed the 7,500 per enrollee cap set by law. The GAO sent the report to the Office of Economic Opportunity last March with no reply. A small South American fish, anableps, with four eyes is noted.

GAO Office of Economic Opportunity Litton Systems, Inc San Francisco Litton Congress

Knights of Columbus social time changed to 7 30

Luke E Hart Knights of Columbus meet tonight at 7 30 at the hall on Washington Street Biddeford to allow members to gather at Cosgrove Funeral Home to pay respects to Dr John A Dona hue brother of a member Wives of Saco Fire Department members meet at Thornton Avenue station at 7 30 Tonight E and L Club School Street Methodist Church Saco rummage sale Saturday at 9 am church committee to cut donations tomorrow evening

Luke E. Hart Knights of Columbus Washington Street Biddeford Cosgrove Funeral Home John A. Donahue Saco E. and L. Club School Street Methodist Church

Weekend Youth and Church Meetings Across Communities

A roster of Friday gatherings includes Royal Rangers and Missionettes for ages 12 to 17 at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach. Full Gospel Assembly hosts an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m in Biddeford American Legion Hall. Pioneer Girls meet at 6 30 p m in Goodwins Mills Lyman Baptist Church. A Ladies Prayer meeting is set for 10 a m at Lyman Baptist parsonage. Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes begin Saturday at St Monica Kennebunk for grades through 5 with grades 6 through 8 Friday after school.

Royal Rangers and Missionettes Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Full Gospel Assembly American Legion Hall Elm St Biddeford Pioneer Girls Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Monica’s Church Kennebunk

Monthly Costs Of Living Up

Washington AP report says living costs rose two tenths of one per cent in September the smallest in six months. Government spokesman notes price hikes accelerating and supports tax increase. Grocery prices fell nine tenths, but housing clothing transportation and medical care pushed the index higher. Commissioner Arthur M. Ross says without food decline CPI would have risen four tenths.

Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics Arthur M. Ross

Rockettes Plan Community Baskets and Fundraiser

The Rockettes meet at Donna Coburn's Saco home and decide to make Halloween baskets for patients at Wardwell Home and Beane Nursing Home. Vice President Carol Ran court leads the meeting as plans for a Christmas tea with Sigma Kappa sorority are noted. Candy bars arrive in two to three weeks to fund the projects. Next meeting is at the Grondins' Franklin Street home.

Rockettes Donna Coburn Moody Street Saco Wardwell Home Middle Street Beane Nott Street Carol Rancourt Sigma Kappalota Sorority Old Orchard Beach Marsha Hanna Grondin Franklin Street Deborah Bedard Jean Winston Ann Pollock Laura Vittoriosa Pamela Estes Karen Swistun Gail Jacques Charlene Foss

U N Security Council approves ceasefire resolution

The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopts a resolution condemning ceasefire violations and urging Israel and the Arab states to stop prohibited military actions and cooperate with peace observers Amid tensions over a lasting settlement the council avoids steps toward appointing a special representative and continues seeking a permanent solution with a broad appeal.

Page Oneviet Union Israel U.S Security Council U.N Thant Bas

Weather Forecast for Portland Tonight and Friday

Fair and cooler tonight with low temperatures in the 30s. Friday brings continued fair conditions with cool temperatures.

Portland

Sub Debs Food Sale Planned for Tomorrow

Members of Parvae Stella Chapter Sub Debs Sorority met at Mary-Alice Bellevue's home in Saco to plan two fundraisers. A food sale runs tomorrow 4 to 8 pm at Shaw's Super Market Saco Valley Shopping Center, with a rummage sale set for November 18.

Parvae Stella Sub Debs Mary-Alice Bellevue Locke Street Saco Shaw’s Super Market Saco Valley Kathy Grondin Marjorie Cote Mary Winston Deborah Stackpole Ferry Road Nancy Carter Jill Chadbourne Bethany Hanson Deborah Hanson Judith Harriman Deborah Johnson Susan Jurgiewich Allison Milne Diane Pendleton Essie Pendleton Patricia Poisson Chris Tsiokas Deborah Trecartin

Council Back To French At Next Meeting

At St John s Hall Biddeford the Council Chagnon union St Jean Baptiste elected officers led by President Laverriere with French to be spoken at the next meeting. Officers named include Chretien Charbonneau Piette and Albert Chretien. Plans outlined for Dec 10 children s Christmas party.

Council Chagnon Union St. Jean Baptiste St. John’s Hall Adams Street Biddeford Norman Laverriere Leo Paul Chretien Richard Charbonneau Henry Piette Albert Chretien Laverriere Ernest Valliere Charbonneau

Muskie Opposes Dickey Lincoln Funding in Public Works Dispute

House debate on Dickey Lincoln funding reveals stark divide over a low cost hydroelectric project in northern Maine. Rep. Giaimo dismisses money amount, while Muskie accuses private utilities of pressuring Congress. Governor Curtis calls House rejection serious but not fatal in the fight over federal power and regional power rates.

Robert N. Giaimo Dconn Giaimo Maine House of Representatives New England Muskie Dickey-Lincoln School Augusta Curtis House Dickey

Biddeford School Board Votes For Open Meetings

The Biddeford School Board rejected a closed negotiation proposal from the teachers and kept the talks public after initial confidential handling until Sunday afternoon. The board also approved an $18,000 budget increase to 1 018 248 20 for unanticipated revenue from ROTC receipts federal subsidies and vocational funds and appointed Valerie Mayo of Kennebunkport as an elementary teacher.

Biddeford Kennedy School Joseph Jezar Teacher’s Association Teacher's Association Boar Valerie Mayo Kennebunkport

Motion To Suppress Evidence In Biddeford Bookmaking Trials

A motion to suppress evidence seized in three Biddeford gambling raids was filed in 10th District Court in Saco. The defendants Lucien M. Therrien Donald J. P Gauvin and Adrien J. Boudreau claim the seizure occurred without a valid warrant and that much of the items do not connect to gambling.

Biddeford 10Th District Court Saco Lucien M. Therrien Pool St Donald J. P. Gauvin South St Adrien J. Boudreau Cleaves St Alledge Boudreau Lester Armstrong Adams Street Arnold Gouldman Kennebunk

Governors Conference Highlights and Budget Remarks

Democratic governors meeting with President Johnson faced mixed signals as a $875000 public works item drew questions of value. Curtis notes the conference focused on state problems, seeks Vietnam resolution, and cites limited findings on police brutality and Indian assault allegations amid ongoing investigations.

Johnson Curtis Virgin Islands Ofassault

Lexington Struggles to Dock At New Orleans Wharf

The Navy aircraft carrier USS Lexington damaged warehouses at the Bienville Street dock while attempting to dock during Navy Week in New Orleans. After multiple impacts the captain moved the ship into the Mississippi River and used Army camels as a buffer. naval investigation is planned.

New Orleans Navy Bienville Street Lexington Mississippi River Edward W. Gendron

St Louis Women's Association Masquerade Party Honors Members

The St Louis Women's Association held a masque r ade party at St. Louis High School Biddeford awarding a prize for best costume to Mrs Juliette Beaudoin. Special awards went to Miss Lillian Moreau and Mrs Rachel St Ours. Planned is a covered dish supper and toy demonstration on Nov 15 at 6 30 p.m. at the high school cafeteria for members and guests to raise funds for drapes for the home economics department.

Juliette Beaudoin St. Louis Women’s Association St. Louis High School Biddeford Lillian Moreau Rachel St. Ours Home Economics Patsy Lemour Rita Labranche Beverly Turgeon Yvonne LeBlond Yolande Laverriere Rita LeBlond Anita Boucher Laurette Lavreriere Fernande Gagnon Simonne Lessard Claire Landry Lucille Gagnon

Crackers Contain About Two Dozen Calories Per Serving

A note on snack basics mentions that an ordinary soda cracker holds roughly 25 calories. It frames crackers as a light bite option and gives a simple energy reference.

Local Names Listed in Mrs. Chretien Obituary

The snippet lists Geline Chretien, Mrs. Mariel Ange Chretien, Mrs. Levy Mor eau, Mrs. Renee Duquette and Mrs. Laurette Dumas as names connected to a local obituary or social notice, reflecting family ties and married names.

Geline Chretien Marie-lAnge Chretien Levy Moreau Renee Duquette Laurette Dumas

Orthodox Unity Talks Highlight Jerusalem Interest

Pope Irael and Egypt may focus on the Jerusalem issue as Athenagoras visits Rome after tours in Yugoslavia Romania and Bulgaria. He seeks support for church unity while noting that Orthodox branches are independent and his status is prestige.

Irael Egypt Pierre Duprey Vatican Christian Unity’ Secretariat Jerusalem Athenagoras Rome Yugoslavia Romania Bulgaria

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Philip H. Jeannette Enmonds Funeral Home Jar Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Aica Am. P.M. AM. P.M Dickey-Lincoln Middle East Boucouvalas-Dupuis Amvets Post Hester Hooper Donald Doyle Arteline Daly Paul Croxford Harriet Fogg Harold Stevens Elvira Lord Ber Robert Fenderson York County Council On Aging Alfred Saco Croxford Stevens Miss Lord Charles R. Cote Paul K. Weimer Robert E. Lee Women’s Association Dearborn Alfred Street Jack & Larry Alfred—Main Sts Roger Labbe Youland Jewelry Store Main St Metropolitan Raymond Rousseau Metropolitan Life New Funeral Service Biddeford, Saco and Shumway Westland Shoe Corp Biddeford, Maine
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