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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1967

Page

2

Medford Station Woman Marie Poulin 72 Dies in Hospital

Long Island New York Mrs Marie Poulin 72 of Medford Station dies after a long illness in a local hospital She was born April 18 1895 in Canada and lived in Saco Maine before moving to Maine charity area Surviving are a son two daughters two sisters two brothers four grandchildren and a great grandchild Funeral services will be held 1 30 p m tomorrow at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco Interment in Steep Falls Maine Cemetery Friends may call tonight at the funeral home

Long Island N.Y Marie Poulin Medford Jenkins Road Saco Maine Canada Robert Peters Poulin Brownfield-Limington Kenneth I May Christiansen Medford Station Bernice Bush Mary Babb Bebe Sargent Brownfield Bridgton Maxin Peters Florida Michael Peters Limington Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Steep Falls Funeral

Biddeford Youth Killed in Traffic Crash

Carl Chretien 17 died after failing to turn from Pool Road onto old Pool Road near St. Andre’s Hospital. Russell Lavoie 20 was injured. Richard Chretien 20 unharmed. Lavoie treated at Notre Dame Hospital. investigation by Biddeford police. Funeral set for St. Andre’s Church Monday morning.

Pool Road St. Andre's Hospital Biddeford Carl Chretien Pike St Chretien Notre Dame Hospital Russell Lavoie Washington Street Richard Chretien Lavoie Roger Fecteau Armand Ouellette Philip Poirier Paul and Beatrice St. Pierre Chretien St. Andre’s Lyn-Flex Industries Saco St. Andre’s Church Alfred Chretien Henri St

Vernon E Young dies in Biddeford after brief illness

Vernon E. Young age 66 a Montreal resident and longtime summer resident at Old Orchard Beach Maine died yesterday in a Biddeford Maine hospital after a brief illness He was born in Wakerville Ontario on March 18 1891 son of Charles and Victoria Linford Young a Canadian Army veteran of World War I Cremation was arranged by Collins Funeral Home Montreal with arrangements by Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford Maine

Montreal Vernon E. Young Old Orchard Beach Maine Biddeford, Maine Wakerville Ont Charles Victoria Linford Young Collins Funeral Home Cosgrove Elm St Biddeford

Mrs. Claudia Ouellette dies at 92 in Biddeford nursing home

Claudia Ouellette 92 longtime Biddeford resident dies in a local nursing home after living with her granddaughter Mrs Beatrice Elie. Born in Canada May 12 1875 she leaves son Ernest Ouellette daughter Mrs Laura Couture sister Mrs Rose Roussin and several grandchildren great grandchildren and nieces. Services will be held Monday at St Josephs Church with viewing at 291 Alfred Street Biddeford tomorrow and Sunday.

Claudia Ouellette Orchard St Biddeford Canada Vital Louisa Martin Soucy Lewiston Beatrice Elie St. Therese Union St. Jean Baptiste St. Joseph's Church Onesime Ouellette Ernest Ouellette Laura Couture Bradenton Fla Rose Roussin St. Joseph’s Church Bolduc Alfred St

Dames Rochambeau Pay Respects for Gerald Lambert

Members of Dames Rocham beau will meet at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford at 7 tonight to pay respects to Gerald Lambert husband of Mrs Dorothy Lambert a member.

Dames Rochambeau Bolduc Alfred St Biddeford Gerald Lambert Dorothy Lambert

Requiem Mass Held for Mrs. Ermenie Bergeron

A high mass of requiem was held at St. Joseph's Church Biddeford on Thursday Sept 7 at 8 am for Mrs. Ermenie Bergeron of 15 Western Ave Biddeford Burial occurred Wednesday in St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford Committal prayers were recited by Rev Sylvio Levesque.

St. Joseph's Church Biddeford Ermenie Bergeron Western Ave St. Joseph’s Cemetery Sylvio Levesque

Lambert Calling Hours for Biddeford Man Died in Boston

Friends of Gerald A. Lambert 54 Forest St Biddeford may call at Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford tomorrow and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. The funeral is conducted at 9 45 a.m. Monday from St Josephs Church Biddeford.

Trash Pickup Set Monday At Beach

Old Orchard Beach will hold its usual Monday trash pickup despite the holiday Town Manager Leon F Jones said this morning

Old Orchard Beach Leon F. Jones

Soviets Continued From The Pour

The passage notes that a daughter and Mrs. Meeker remained in Moscow and will rejoin the rest of the family while Chapman, who has a wife and four children, is also in Moscow awaiting reunion.

Pour Meeker Moscow Chapman

National job survey proposed by GOP to match skills

The Republican Coordinating Committee proposes a national job opportunity survey using computer networks to map job market conditions and skills. Data would be shared with counselors, armed services, unions, and firms to address unemployment and skill gaps.

Associated Press Washington Republican Party GOP Armed Services Mos

Senate panel urges stronger air action in Vietnam

Quote from Senate preparedness subcommittee urges expanding bombing in the North to sustain ground forces in South Vietnam. Warns against asking ground troops to fight without an effective air campaign.

South Vietnam North Senate Preparedness Subcommittee

Traffic Accidents Listed In Biddeford

Two Biddeford crashes were reported yesterday. Emile Lamontagne 40 of 276 Hill Street collided with Jean Paul Morin 23 at Hill Street red light, no injuries. Patricia Poirier 21 of 188 Granite Street and James Buchanan 22 of 58 Washington Street collided at Main and Western Avenue, no injuries.

Emile Lamontagne Hill St Biddeford Jean Paul Morin Oak St Morin Hill Street Lamontagne Patricia Poirier Granite St

Local Notes On Residents and Visitors

Mrs. Medora Normand of 4 High St Saco is a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center Portland. Mrs. Ronald Berthiaume of 18 Sullivan St Biddeford is a surgical patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Mrs. Virginia Menard Buckley formerly of Biddeford visiting her niece Mrs. Georgette Skinsacos of Old Orchard Beach. Roland Bisson son of Mr and Mrs Emile Bisson 35 Pike St Biddeford leaves Sept 6 for Marist Preparatory Seminary Bedford Massachusetts. Charles Cohen local businessman attends National Mobilization Conference for Israel Economic Development Sept 15 17 Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York.

Medora Normand High St Saco Maine Medical Center Portland Ronald Berthiaume Sullivan St Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Virginia Menard Buckley Pawtucket R.I Georgette Skinsacos Old Orchard Beach Roland Bisson Emile Bisson Pike St Marist Preparatory Seminary Bedford Mass Charles Cohen Israel Waldorf-Astiria Hotel N.Y

Our Lady of Victory Circle Plans Biddeford Pilgrimage

Our Lady of Victory Circle meets Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Fremont Club Hall Biddeford to finalize plans for a pilgrimage scheduled for September 10.

Our Lady of Victory Circle Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford

Church Fellowship to Meet at Lyman Baptist Saturday

The Boys Fellowship of the Lyman Baptist Church will meet Saturday at 10 a.m. at the church. The Goodwins Mills Methodist Church will resume regular services Sunday.

Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Goodwins Mills Methodist Church

Marijuana Is Available In Portland

Cumberland County Assistant Attorney Albert E. Guy said four sources of drug traffic were nearly traced in the Portland area. He cited Boston as a source but did not detail further while noting marijuana can be bought on many street corners. He described rising drug use and published a pamphlet to help parents and teachers spot users and understand hippy jargon.

Portland Cumberland County Asst Albert E. Guy Guy Boston Maine

Air Force pilots intensify strikes around Hanoi Haiphong

Air Force crews report destroying a bridge linking Hanoi to the Thai Nguyen industrial area about 40 miles north of the capital. Strikes on the Hanoi Haiphong area are costly as 28 pilots are missing since Aug 21, with only four recovered. Yet crews press the air war, relying on improved weather to mount heavier pressure on North Vietnamese supply lines.

Hanoi Thai Nguyen Hanoi-Haiphong

Weekend Forecast Missing Extreme Weather Marks

The forecast notes a cool night with scattered frost in deeper valleys and low temperatures in the mid 30s to low 40s. Saturday should be fair and somewhat warmer in northern portions.

Weather Outlook For New England Five Day Forecast

The five day forecast covers northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Temperatures average two to six degrees below normal with daytime highs in the 70s and nights from the upper 40s to upper 50s. Warmer Sunday and Monday, cooler by Wednesday. Precipitation under a quarter inch with showers possible Tuesday.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

Reunion Held for Conant Family in No. Ben Overlook

Mr. and Mrs. Carleton Crog an entertained Mrs. Louise Conant and Mrs. Muriel Tibbetts of West Vancouver during a family reunion at grandson Ramon Roberge's home in Manchester New Hampshire. The gathering included all of Mrs. Conant's grandchildren and great grandchildren and relatives from North Stonington Biddeford Kenora Ontario and Colby.

Carleton Crogan Elm St Saco Louise Conant Muriel Tibbetts West Vancouver British Columbia

Panel Demands Stepped Up Air War in Vietnam

A Senate subcommittee urged intensified air operations against North Vietnam including a Haiphong port strike. Senator Mansfield and Defense Secretary McNamara defended current policy, warning broader bombing risks and calling for decisive action amid possible clashes with China or the Soviet Union.

Washington North Vietnam Senate Democratic Mike Mansfield Mansfield Senate Military Preparedness Subcommittee Haiphong Robert S. McNamara Johnson McNamara Subcommittee Pentagon China Soviet Union Defense South

Chain Saw Taken From Parked Truck in Saco

Police report a chain saw stolen from a Lucas Tree Expert Co. truck on Main Street in Saco. Ernest Mills of Portland parked the vehicle in front of a restaurant and found the saw missing when he returned. Investigating authorities seek leads.

Lucas Tree Expert Co Main Street Saco Ernest Mills Portland Main

Lengthy Session Reflects Congress Dawdling Through Year

Washington AP reports a long autumn likely as Congress pays for a sluggish summer. The 1967 session returns Sept 11 with no end in sight, targeting mid November but facing controversial issues including tax, Social Security, civil rights, and foreign aid.

Washington Congress House Senate Judiciary Committee James Eastland D-Miss House Post Office and Civil Service Committee Civil Service House Armed Services Committee Johnson Defense Department Thomas J. Dodd D-Conn Adam Clayton Powell D-N.y Teachers Corps

Vehicles Collide In Saco Accident

Saco police report two Biddeford men Lester H. Curtis 58 and Harold B. Cowan 45 collided at Locke and Beach Streets early this morning. Curtis car damage estimated at 195 dollars Cowan car at 100 dollars.

Saco Lester H. Curtis Newtown Road Biddeford Harold B. Cowan Alfred St Locke and Beach Streets Curtis

Batman Violence Draws Debate Over TV Morality Play

Hollywood critics and network officials debate the impact of televised violence as Batman and other shows emphasize fight scenes. Producers defend it as moral storytelling while standards chiefs outline rules to limit blood, eye gouging, and excessive combat for youth.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Batman Robin Gotham City Howie Horwitz Robert Aldrich Sen. Estes Kefauver Robert Kasmire NBC Dorothy Brown ABC CBS Kasmire Cape Fear Gregory Peck Robert Mitchum Gradua

Funds Marked For Medicare

Augusta AP report says the state will divert 300000 from its hospital aid program into Medicare and Medicaid. Dr. Dean H. Fisher notes this will draw about 600000 in federal funds, totaling 900000, and warns that federal law requires an alternate plan for the medically indigent under age 65 after the hospital aid program ends.

Augusta Dean H. Fisher Commissioner of Health and Welfare Fisher

Vietnam election portrait shows military ticket leads polls

The article notes a quiet campaign for presidency amid strong 480 candidate field for the Senate. Officials friendly to Thieu and Ky may press voters toward the military ticket, with observers predicting 35 to 45 percent for the ticket. Tran Van Huong and Phan Khac Suu are seen as top contenders for other positions.

Senate Thieu Tran van Huong Phan Khac Suu Provisional Assembly House of Representatives House

Nasser seeks Arab unity amid Yemen conflict and Israel clashes

Nasser signals willingness to negotiate with Israel while hoping for Arab sympathy for the cause. Hussein seeks Arab backing at the conference. Yemen peace plans falter as Sallal resists, Egyptian troops edge toward exit, and royalist forces prepare to move in. Red Cross records 13 955 refugees returning to Israeli held Jordan areas as repatriation limits bite.

Pagene Israel Nasser Jordan Hussein Faisal Saudi Arabia Yemen Egypt Abdullah Sallal Sallal Arab Peace Commission United Nations New York Jordan River Red Cross The Israe

Maine firm seeks man to sell in Biddeford Saco area

Maine based company with 60 years in business seeks a man to sell its premier service in the Biddeford Saco market. Salary and commission expected earnings exceed 5 000 first year with ongoing increases. Fringe benefits and supervised training. Age 55. Send name and address to Box 23 c o Biddeford Saco Journal for an interview.

Maine Biddeford-Saco c/o Biddeford

Vatican rumor: Curia aging cardinals to resign soon

Rumors in Vatican City claim aging Curia cardinals, including 76-year-old Alfredo Ottaviani, will resign by year end as Pope Paul VI plans a January 1 reform start to modernize the Curia. Morano, the 95-year-old Italian cardinal, heads multiple congregations.

Vatican City Vatican Curia Alfredo Cardinal Ottaviani Paul Francesco Cardinal Morano

Government mulls admitting 5000 on approved list

An internal government discussion considers admitting 5000 entrants who did not cross before the deadline. An interior ministry official said no more return permits will be issued before mid September.

Interior Ministry

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