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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1967

Page

2

Widow Margaret Cartier 62 in Biddeford

Mrs. Margaret A. Cartier 62 of 8 Bradbury Street Biddeford died yesterday in a Biddeford hospital. Born July 28 1905 in Biddeford she was from the Hayes and Pa re Hayes families a Biddeford High School graduate and former Biddeford Daily Journal employee. Survived by widower Charles E Cartier two sons James E Hilton and Robert C one daughter one brother James Hayes two sisters seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Requiem high mass at St Marys Church tomorrow with burial in St Marys Cemetery. Cos grove Funeral Home open for viewing today.

Margaret A. Cartier Bradbury St Biddeford James A Hortense E. Pare Hayes Biddeford High School Ancient Order of Hiberians Charles E. Cartier James E. Saco Robert C Margaret A. Hilton James Hayes Peoria Ill Hortense Hayes Old Orchard Beach

Maynard Welch Sr. 61 dies at home in Arundel

Maynard C. Welch Sr. 61 of Route 1A Arundel died Thursday night at home. He was born October 13, 1906 in Kennebunk the son of William H. and Adeline Batchelder Welch and was a caretaker by trade. Surviving: three sons Maynard C. Jr. of Kennebunk Henry R. and Harold A. of Arundel. one daughter Christine Camire of Biddeford. three brothers Arthur B. Irving of Cape Porpoise and Raymond of Kennebunk. three sisters Sara Owen Ruth Robinson and Florence Bolger. and 21 grandchildren. Funeral 11 a.m. tomorrow Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk. Rev. Robert Hewitt will officiate. burial Perkins Cemetery Palermo. Friends may call this afternoon and evening 2:30–4:30 and 7–9.

Arundel Maynard C. Welch Sr Kennebunkert William H Adeline Batchelder Welch Maynard C. Jr Cape Porpoise Raymond Kennebunk Sara Owen Ruth Robinson Florence Bolger Lyman Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Robert Hewitt Advent Christian Church Kennebunkport Perkins Cemetery Palermo

Mrs. Florida Lantagne dies after short illness at 75

Mrs. Florida Lantagne, 75, of 64 High St Biddeford died in a local hospital after a short illness. Born June 19 1892 in Biddeford she was a communicant of St Andre Church and member of several local groups. Survived by widower Arthur and children Roland Robert and Simone Benson, plus sisters and many relatives. Visitation at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford tonight and Tuesday.

Florida Lantagne High St Biddeford Simeon and Phelanise Tardif Perreault St. Andre’s Church Canada - Americain Association Ladies’ Guild of St. Francis St. Andre's P.F.T.A Arthur Lantagne Roland Kennebunkport Robert James Simone) Benson Rose Gaudette Delia Melancon St. Andre’s Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Miss Ruth Hobbins 54 of Biddeford passes away

Miss Ruth E Hobbins 54 of 152 Orchard St Biddeford died unexpectedly Saturday at Columbia Discount Foods Market Five Points Biddeford She was born in Saco December 24 1912 daughter of James A and Ethel Skillings Hobbins a World War II veteran and member of the Women's Army Corps She belonged to Harold T Andrews Post American Legion Portland employed 17 years at Edward's Market now Columbia Surviving is brother Clifford Hobbins and several aunts uncles and a nephew Interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco services set for 9 am tomorrow from St Marys Church Biddeford with St biddeford today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm

Ruth E. Hobbins Orchard St Biddeford Columbia Discount Foods Market Five Points Saco James A Ethel Skillings Hobbins Women’s Army Corps Hobbins Harold T. Andrews American Legion Portland Edward's Market Columbia Clifford Hobbins St. Mary's Church Laurel Hill Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St

Obituary: Mrs Mabel Towne of Saco Dies at 83

Mrs Mabel Alice Towne aged 83 of 399 Ferry Road Saco widow of John Towne died at her home Saturday after a short illness. Born May 30 1884 in Saco she was a lifelong resident. Survived by two sons Paul Emery Towne Saco and Raymond L Towne Schenectady NY a daughter Mrs Josephine Libby Saco four grandchildren three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Tuesday at 1 30 p.m. Bennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco officiated by Rev Stanley A Bennett pastor of the Saco United Baptist Church. Friends may call tonight 7 8.

Mabel Alice Towne Ferry Road Saco John Towne Samuel Emery Mary Ella Wakefield Lane Paul Emery Towne Raymond L. Towne Schenectady N.Y Lewis Josephine) Libby Bennett and Craig Main St Laurel Hill Cemetery Stanley A. Bennett Saco United Baptist Church

Prayers Tonight for AOH Auxiliary President

Members of the Women's Auxiliary Division One of the Ancient Order of Hibernians meet at 7 30 tonight at Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford to say prayers for Mrs Charles Cartier, the organization president.

Women's Auxiliary Ancient Order of Hibernians Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm S&t Biddeford Charles Cartier

Rosary Recitation for Mrs. Cartier by St. Mary’s Biddeford

Members of the Assumption Sodality of St. Mary’s Parish Biddeford will meet at 7:30 p m at Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm Street Biddeford to recite the rosary for Mrs Margaret Cartier a parish member.

The Assumption Sodality St. Mary's Parish Biddeford Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St Margaret Cartier

Funeral Home and directors listed in Saco Maine ad

The notice lists SHUMWAY Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco with 284 5611 and directors Frank X Emond and J P Conroy. It also names DENNETT and CRAIG at 368 Main Street Saco with dial 282 0562 and Philip H Gross Sr as director.

Funeral Home Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Dial Dennett & Craig Funeral Home

Mrs Alice Brock Dies After Long Illness at 71

Mrs. Alice Helena Brock 71 of 312 Ferry Road Saco died this morning in a Biddeford hospital after a lengthy illness. Born December 12 1895 in Gloucester MA she was a daughter of Abel and Helena Peterson. She was active in the Fred S Gurney Women’s Relief Corps First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ and Beverly Rebekah Lodge. Survived by husband Lewis G Brock two sons Milton E of Vassalboro and Carlton E of Biddeford three daughters Louise B Sanborn Dorothy B Carter and Elizabeth Langewisch, one sister Helda Peterson, two brothers Ralph E and John E Peterson, 13 grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday from Shumway Funeral Home Saco. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 pm tomorrow.

Alice Helena Brock Ferry Road Saco Biddeford Gloucester Mass Abel Helena Knutsen Peterson Brock Fred S. Gurney Women’s Relief Corps First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Madisses Ralph E John E. Peterson Essex Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Laurel Hill Cemetery

Mrs Dena Floyd 84 died at home in Saco

Mrs Dena Estelle Floyd 84 of 102 Hill St Saco died at home last night Born July 25 1883 Medford Mass daughter of James W and Harriet Hill Sta tes She belonged to United Baptist Church Saco Rebekah Lodge Rebecca Emery Chapter DAR Survived by two nieces Flora Dalton Tacoma Edna Stevens Saco two nephews Hudson Eldridge Dennis Mass Alan Dalton Saco and two cousins Funeral Wednesday 10 am at Home 35 Spring St Saco interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco no calling hours

Dena Estelle Floyd Hill St Saco Medford Mass James W Harriet Hill Aco United Baptist Church Saco Rebekah Lodge Rebecca Emery Daughters of the American Revolution Flora Dalton Tacoma Wash Edna Stevens Hudson Eldridge Dennis Mass Alan Dalton Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Laurel Hill Cemetery

Ruth Gilmore Patterson obituary in Butler Pennsylvania

Mrs Ruth Gilmore Patterson 79 widow of John Patterson died Saturday afternoon in a nursing home after a long illness Born August 2 1888 in Saco Maine she was the daughter of Edward H and Ada Stackpole Gilmore A longtime resident of this community funeral services were held from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home with Rev Paul K Weimer officiating Interment in Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford Maine

Butler Ruth Gilmore Patterson John Patterson Saco Maine Edward H Ada Stackpole Gilmore Dennett and Craig Main St Paul K. Weimer

Funeral services held for Paul E. Chretien Biddeford

Funeral services for Paul E. Chretien aged 44 of 12 Pike Street Biddeford were held at St Andre Church. Rev Charles Rivard celebrated a solemn requiem high mass assisted by Rev Roland Sirois and Rev Maurice Morin. Military honors were given at the cemetery by a firing squad from Pease Air Force Base Newington with bugler Arnold Ballard and flag presentation to the widow. Bearers were Nelson Berger Ralph Courtois Philip Cartier Alphonse Remillard George Baillargeon Ronald Chretien all members of the Biddeford Saco Chapter Disabled American Veterans.

Paul E. Chretien Pike St Biddeford St. Andre’s Church Charles Rivard Roland J. Sirois Maurice N. Morin Laura Proulx Father Morin Armg Ray Tracy Theodore Dun Nelson Bergeron Ralph Courtois Philip Cartier Alphonse Remillard George Baillargeon Ronald Chretien Saco Disabled American Veterans

Hibernians to Hold Prayer Service for Mrs Cartier

Members of Division One Ancient Order of Hibernians meet at Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford at p.m. to offer prayers for Mrs Margaret A Cartier former president of the Hibernians Auxiliary.

Ancient Order of Hibernians Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm Street Biddeford Margaret A. Cartier

Local Biddeford Residents Listed as Medical Patients

Mrs Laurette Violette of 148 Prospect Street Biddeford is a medical patient. Mrs Jeanne LeBrun of 159 Cleaves Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at the Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Laurette Violette Prospect St Biddeford Webber Hospital Jeanne LeBrun Cleaves St Maine Medical Center Portland

Portland Weather Tonight And Tuesday Outlook

Clear and cool tonight with lows in the 20s and coastal low 30s. Tuesday brings increasing clouds and a chance of scattered light showers mainly north, with little change in temperatures.

Portland

Funeral Services for Whitman R. Butler Held in Saco

Funeral services were held yesterday for Whitman R. Butler of 180 North Street Saco with Rev John Jordan of School Street Methodist Church officiating and graveside prayers at Buxton Lower Corner Cemetery Bearers were Robert Taylor Edwin Thayer Charles Pollock Jr John Viets John Maddox and William Donald

Whitman R. Butler North St Saco Shumway Funeral Home Spring St John Jordan School Street Methodist Church Buxton Lower Corner Robert Taylor Edwin Thayer Charles Pollock Jr John Viets John Maddox William Donald

October Daylight Times A.M. P.M. Schedule

Readable fragment lists dates October 30 and 31 with morning and evening times. Entries show 9:02 and 9:26 on Oct 30 and 9:50 and 10:20 on Oct 31 plus 3:32 and 4:02 on Oct 31.

Funeral arrangements set for Dennis M Beck 19

Dennis M Beck 19 of 35 Fenimore Ave Garden City Long Island New York a St Francis College student Biddeford died on the way to a local hospital after an auto accident His parents are William and Veronica De Koning Beck The body was flown to New York for services Wednesday and burial at St Charles Cemetery Farmingdale Local arrangements were handled by Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford

Dennis M. Beck Fenimore Ave Garden City L.I N.Y St. Francis College Biddeford Long Island William and Veronica DeKoning Beck New York St. Charles Cemetery Farmingdale Bolduc Funeral Home

Five Day Weather Outlook for Northern New England

The Weather Bureau's five day forecast covers northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Temperatures will run near normal in Vermont and above normal in New Hampshire Maine and Rhode Island with highs from the upper 40s to upper 50s and lows in the 30s to around 40. Tuesday mild, cooler Wednesday, then warmer Friday and Saturday. Precipitation totals range from one quarter to one half inch in northern New England and under a quarter inch in Massachusetts and Rhode Island with showers Tuesday and again Friday or Saturday.

Bolcon (Ap Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island Vermont New Hampshire Maine Pee Rhode Isan Canadian

Funeral Services for Philip H. Jeannette

Funeral services for Philip H. Jeannette 62 of 19 Forest St Biddeford were held Saturday at 8 15 AM at St Joseph Church Rev Valmont Gilbert celebrated the requiem high mass Choir members and Mrs Diana Rousselle played the organ Burial was in St Joseph Cemetery Father Gilbert led prayers at the grave Bearers were Joseph L R Bouchard Normand Desormier Clyde Greenleaf and Percy Couture.

Philip H. Jeannette Forest St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Valmont Gilbert Diana Rousselle St. Josephis Cemetery Father Gilbert Joseph L. R. Bouchard Normand Desormier Clyde Greenleaf Percy Couture

Funeral services held for Elroy White in Saco

Elroy White of 1 Promenade Ave died recently. Funeral Saturday at Most Holy Trinity Church Saco with Rev. James Daly officiating. Burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery with full military honors from Owen-Davis Post American Legion and Maine National Guard firing squad.

Elroy White Promenade Ave Saco Most Holy Trinity Church James Daly Louise Welch Laurel Hill Cemetery Owen-Davis Post American Legion Harry Rowell Edward Gallant Rodney Hooper Joseph Henaire Robert Foran Alfred Cote Saco Police Department Charles Hennessy Alberick Martin Richard Nason Lawrence Leclair Father Daly Harry A. Townsend Owen-Davis A. L. Post Arnold Ballard

Saco Dump Fire Keeps Firemen Busy

Saco firemen battled a late yesterday blaze at the Foss Road city dump. Six firefighters with two trucks fought the flames from 7:30 p.m. as as many as 30 personnel worked overnight. The fire fed by debris from two demolished buildings burned deep in rubbish piles, with smoke drifting toward Kennebunkport.

Saco Foss Road Kennebunkport

Kennebunk Woman and Son Escape Injury in Display Crash

Mrs. Gloria Mayo, 23, and her three year old son of High Street escaped injury when their car struck the Curtis Court display window of United Auto Parts Co. at about 5 p.m. Saturday. Police said glass shattered and the accelerator apparently stuck as Mayo attempted a right turn from Main Street.

Kennebunk Gloria Mayo High Street Curtis Court United Auto Parts Co

New voting machine on display in Old Orchard Beach

Town Clerk Barbara E. Lord announced a new electronic voting machine, similar to Bangor’s, is on display in the clerk’s office. The public may view the machine during regular office hours.

Old Orchard Beach Barbara E. Lord Bangor

Saco Adult Center Plans Second Opening

The Saco Adult Center announces a second opening on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the AMVETS Hall Spring Street with a brief Tuesday morning prep meeting at Most Holy Trinity Rectory. Organizers promise games hobby displays and community singing with box lunches and coffee.

Saco Amvets Spring Street Robert Fenderson Most Holy Trinity Rectory Fenderson York County Council On Aging Alfred Kennebunk Beach

Halloween party for Biddeford Pool Club children

A Halloween party for children of Biddeford Pool Community Club members is set for 6 p.m. tomorrow at the club hall. A special meeting of the Owen-Davis American Legion Post Home Corporation is scheduled for tonight at 7 30 at the home on Beach Street Saco.

Biddeford Pool Owen- Davis American Legion Post Home Corporation Beach Street Saco

Sunbeams Meet at Salvation Army Hall Old Orchard Beach

A Sunbeams gathering for girls aged 6 to 10 is set for Tuesday at 3 30 p m at the Salvation Army hall 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach The Ladies Home League will also meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the same address A prayer meeting is scheduled Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church Route 9A near Route 109 Wells.

the Sunbeams Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Ladies Home League Full Gospel Wells

Saco Cadette Girl Scouts Have Oating

Saco Cadette Girl Scout Troop 56 hosted a weekend at Camp Ellis Rod and Gun Club Lodge. The program included a beach cook-out, sleeping in bags, social games, contests and singing, plus relay races in a nearby clearing. Scouts listed include Diane Bowley, Lynn Brady, Pearl Brady, and many others with leaders Mrs. Ruth McDonough and Mrs. Ann Rheaume.

Ellis Rod and Gun Club Saco Cadette Girl Scout Troop 56 Diane Bowley Lynn Pearl Brady Sally Carter Patty Fearon Bonnie Fournier Mary Hobbins Debbie Hjort Kathy McDonough Susan McGuffin Debbie Nadeau Peggy O'Neil Judy Roy Michelle Rheaume Ellen Shea Sara Whelan Debbie Porter Sue Whittier Karen Worcester

Kennebunk Man Charged in Attempted Assault Case Continues

Kennebunk man Jack Pierce age 26 faces charges of attempted assault with intent to kill resisting arrest and intoxication on a public way. Case continued to Nov 9 in 10th District Court in Saco after police say a pistol was discharged during a cruiser response at Old Falls Road residence. Officer Frank Stevens noted a bullet struck the ceiling.

Kennebunk 10Th District Court Saco Jack Pierce Ray Pierce Jack Old Falls Road Frank Stevens Pierce

Expo financing figures cited for Canada cities

The article notes a projected deficit near $250 million with Expo plans. It states the federal government would cover 50 percent of the debt while Quebec would cover 37.2 percent and the Montreal city government 12.2 percent.

Expo Greenight Quebec Montreal

Police standoff ends after shots at University Heights home

Police reported a noon to dawn siege at a top floor University Heights residence where Batch held a girl at gunpoint. Authorities said three shots fired at 4 am and six more near dawn, with Batch later talking to officers and the girl unharmed. The pair’s families awaited developments as police pursued a rescue.

Batch Johnstown Martha Smith Herbert Pendergraft Pendergraft University Heights Te House Donald J. Stehlik

City of Saco Receives Youth Corps Allotment

The City of Saco was allocated 10 Neighborhood Youth Corps billets for 1967 68 fall winter and spring. Enrollees may work up to 12 hours weekly at 1 25 per hour. all current youths are students at Thornton Academy under Howard Cushman federal coordinator.

Saco Thornton Academy Howard Cushman Old Orchard Beach Barbara Andrews Gail Nicholas Thornton Acade

Rutland Dance Pageant Crowns Parade Winner With Heroes

The event selects a winner at a dance as the princess rides in the parade with her school band. The procession features costumes and displays inspired by comic book worlds. Robin the Boy Wonder, the Joker, and Belfrey the Bat appear.

World of Com Robin Boy Wonder Joker Belfrey the Bat

Pneumatic tubes first used for messages in London 1853

The note recalls the first use of pneumatic dispatch tubes to move written messages in London in 1853, marking an early milestone in urban communication systems.

London

Halloween Party for Biddeford Cub Scouts Winners Named

The Biddeford Cub Scout Pack 309 held a Halloween party yesterday afternoon at the Washington Street hall sponsored by Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus. Costume prize winners were Normand Roberge Daniel Bastarache and Marc Perreault.

Biddeford Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Washington Street Biddeford Hall Normand Roberge Daniel Bastarache Marc Perreault Roger Perreault Ruth Travers Theresa Bastarache

Bethe honored with Enrico Fermi Prize for theoretical physics

The Swedish Academy notes Hans Bethe earned the Enrico Fermi Prize in 1961 for contributions to nuclear and theoretical physics. It recalls his Los Alamos tenure from 1943 to 1946 and his 1938 paper on stellar energy production, highlighting his work on solar and stellar energy sources.

Bethe Los Alamos Enrico Fermi U.S. Atomic Energy Commission Swedish Academy Academy

Humphrey Praises Vietnam Programs Amid Contested Villages

Vice President Humphrey lauds specially trained teams aiding contested villages and building loyalty to the Saigon government. He says freedom of speech proves a free society, contrasting with North Vietnam and Communist states. He cites the Revolutionary Development program as promising, joking it could fit rural U.S. areas.

Saigon Humphrey North Vietnam Vietnam Harvard University University of California South Dakota Minnesota

Assembly Plans First Annual Convention Here

The Full Gospel Assembly Biddeford hosts its first annual convention starting Thursday at the American Legion hall Elm Street Biddeford. Rev Bernard A Elliott of Auburn headlines with fasting and prayer periods. An all night prayer session is planned Friday with full days Friday and Saturday and services Sunday. A youth film will be shown Saturday afternoon. Rev E Terrance Courtney aids as local pastor. Free meals and lodging are offered to attendees.

Full Gospel Assembly Biddeford American Legion Hall Elm Street Bernard A. Elliott Auburn E. Terrance Courtney

Youth Fellowship Prepares For Fourth Harvest Fair

Members of the Methodist Youth Fellowship at School Street Methodist Church Saco met for a work session to prepare items for the Harvest Fair including wooden toys keyboards felt articles corn husk dolls and other crafts. Joyce Rumery led worship and Edward MacLeod led the business segment with plans for UNICEF project and the November social.

Methodist Youth Fellowship School Street Methodist Church Saco Navy Joyce Rumery Edward MacLeod Unicef

War Effort Progress and Summit Talks Mentioned

The report notes ongoing war progress, troop levels, and the likelihood of a summit conference probably early next year. The passage emphasizes the need for coordinated leaders' talks and shows cautious optimism about upcoming diplomatic steps.

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Maynard Welch Sr Mrs Ruth Hobbins Mabel Towne Alice Brock Mrs. Dena Floyd Ruth Patterson Paul E, Chretien Beck Arrangements Philip Jeannette Kennebunk Woman Saco Adult Center Eous EUS Saco Cadette Girl Scouts Kennebunk Man Ool Board Teacher’s Association Alan Schultz Caldwell Bath St. Vincent Charity Hospital Jezar York County State Department Kittery Old Orchard York School Board Kennedy School Joanne Boucher Donald Mondor Richard Boucher Ronald Berube Margaret Francis Ann Warren Elsie Philbrick Leah Potvin Rutland Cub Assembly Alfred Street Robert L. Mathieu Metropolitan Life Biddeford, Maine Apply Westland Shoe Corp Robert D. Pate
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