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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1969

Page

2

Portland Woman Jean Godard 31 Dies After Illness

Mrs Jeanette Noella Godard 31 of 4 Marial Ave Biddeford died this morning in a Portland hospital after a brief illness She was born December 17 1937 in Biddeford daughter of Paul H Angers and Melanie Roy Angers She graduated St Andre High School Biddeford 1955 and worked at West Point Pepperell Mfg Co Biddeford She was a communicant of St Andre Church and led the parish P T F A She is survived by her husband Richard A Godard two daughters Linda A and Susan M Godard her parents six brothers three sisters and many nieces and nephews Funeral services set for 8 30 Saturday from St Andre Church with calling hours today and tomorrow at Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford

Biddeford Gildas A. Angers Vallejo Calif William T.jacqueline Bogas Robert Tita Bissonnette Saco Roger L Aline) Doyon St. Andre's Church Bolduc Funeral Home Alfred St. Biddeford

Ritual Service for Dover Elks Member at Kennebunk

Members of the Dover New Hampshire Lodge of Elks will conduct a ritual memorial for Jere M. Hurley a charter member at 8 tonight at Bibber Memorial Chapel 67 Summer Street Kennebunk Maine.

Dover N.H Lodge of Elks Jere M. Hurley Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Kennebunk

Cambodian (Continued) Fierce fighting near Song Be grows casualties

The column reports 30 dead and 54 wounded among strike forces with 17 to 32 missing near Song Be. Five American Green Beret leaders wounded. Only six enemy soldiers killed so far. Two more American aircraft lost with 15 aboard. An AC47 gunship crash killed eight. Hue rockets kill one child and wound 11 in the night.

Arereto Song Be U.S Sing Be Air Force Saigon Hue Imperial

Saco City Clerk Announces Saturday Morning Office Hours

City Clerk Joan Lamon tagne said the clerk and tax offices will open Saturdays from 9 to 12 starting this week, extending access for residents to handle clerical tasks and tax matters.

Saco Joan Lamontagne

Tax reform bill hailed as milestone by Wasenotor

WASENOTOR said today the House tax reform bill shifts too much to some taxpayers and takes too much from corporations yet called it a milestone in reform. He warned the measure benefits certain groups but pledged support as a landmark step.

Wasenotor Weekry Rotary Nedy

Funeral Directors and Funeral Homes in Saco Maine

Funeral service firms in Saco Maine include Shumway Funeral Service at 35 S Street with Philip H Gross Sr as director and Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street. Emond's Funeral Home lists 284 5511 with Frank X Emond and J P Conroy.

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

Funeral services for Sylvia A. Aube in Saco

Funeral services for Sylvia A. Aube, Nashua resident formerly of Biddeford, were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church. Rev. Carrier led the requiem mass with Rev. Carrier and subdeacon Rev. Norman Carrier. Interment followed at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Biddeford, with graveside prayers by Father Lucien Carrier. Bearers were Michael Rube, Leo Bechard, Leo Poirier, Ronald Cyr, Robert Carrier, and Ronald Perron. The obituary notes the omission of Alpheda Boudreau Aube, mother, from the survivors.

Sylvia A. Aube Nashua N.H Biddeford Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco Joseph Carrier Agi Carrier Eile Norman Carrier Eva Carrier St. Joseph's Cemetery Lucien Carrier

Sanford Trust Plans Branch Bank in Wells

Sanford Trust Co announces plans to open a Wells branch on Route 1. The bank has purchased property adjacent to the IGA store, razing a frame building to make way for a full service facility offering loans savings checking trust services and drive in banking. No opening date set.

Sanford Wells Sanford Trust Co. Bank IGA

Doyle Appeal Dismissed In Superior Court

The appeal by Doyle challenging a Maine Supreme Court ruling was dismissed in superior court after an eight month delay. Doyle, appointed chief assessor by the city council in January, faced mayoral veto and a police prevent action. The council later rescinded its vote and appointed Robert D. Atwood of Portland, who has held the post since.

Robert D. Atwood Portland

Vietnamese leaders named as possible successors to president

North Moscow first secretary Truong Chinh and premier Pham Van Dong are listed as potential successors with pro Beijing party chairman and defense chief Vo Nguyen Giap as a possible fourth. Ton Duc Thang, 81, may serve as interim president per North Vietnam's constitution if the current president dies or is incapacitated.

Moscow North Vietnamese Communist Party Truong Chinh National Assembly Pham van Duong Vo Nguyen Giap Ton Duc Thang North Vietnam

Biddeford Residents Listed as Hospital Patients

State Rep Napoleon L Na deau of 131 Hill St Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital Mrs Ernestine Labelle of 10 Summer St Biddeford is a sar cae patient at Webber Hospital

Napoleon L. Nadeau Hill St Biddeford Webber Hospital Ernestine Labelle Summer St

Ogunquit and Biddeford church youth and choirs meet weekly

Youth Fellowship rooms at Ogunquit Baptist Church on Shore Road welcome Junior and Senior High youths every Thursday at 7 30 p m. Choir rehearsals for Biddeford Foss Street Methodist and South Biddeford Methodist occur each Thursday with the Crusader choir at 6 30 p m and the Adult Sanctuary choir at 7 30 p m.

Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Biddeford Foss Street Methodist Church South Biddeford Methodist Church Foss Street Epg Crusader Choir Celt

Four Juveniles Apprehended In Bus Breaks

Biddeford police apprehended four juveniles in connection with repeated breaks on city school buses over the past month. In the latest incident axes aid kits and registrations were taken but all stolen items were returned to the police by Officer Joe Beal, the investigating officer.

Biddeford Lice Per Joe Beal

Dirksen Resting Well After Lung Cancer Surgery

Senator Everett Dirksen is reported resting well after the removal of a cancerous lung tumor. Doctors say the malignant growth in the right upper lung lobe was 0.4 inches in diameter and had not spread, with no further surgery needed. Dirksen remains at Walter Reed Army Hospital for up to six weeks, while Sen. Hugh Scott fills in as acting GOP leader.

Washington Everett M. Dirksen GOP Dirksen Walter Reed Army Hospital Senate Hugh Scott Pennsylvania Illinois Howard H. Baker Jr R-Tenn Baker M. Dirksen House

Save Time And Shoe Leather Shop The Journal Classified

Classified advertisement announcing the opening or promotion by Save Time And Shoe Leather Shop in The Journal. Details likely include product focus, pricing or sale terms, and contact or location information. Readable notes emphasize footwear and time-saving service.

Portland Weather: variable clouds and rain chances

Variable cloudiness in north and central portions with considerable cloudiness and chance of drizzle or rain in the south tonight. Lows around 40 north and in the 50s south. Friday brings partly cloudy north and central areas but mostly cloudy south with a continued chance of drizzle and only minor temperature change.

Portland

Ho Chi Minh to be honored with state funeral in Hanoi

North Vietnamese began a week of mourning for Ho Chi Minh and planned a state funeral for the other of Vietnamese independence. In Washington, Sen. Be resting well after cancer surgery, but aides could not estimate when he would resume GOP leadership duties.

Associated Press Saigon Ho Chi Minh Washington Everett M. Dirksen GOP

Desperate Search Resumes for Bishop Pike in Judean Desert

In Jerusalem troops police and aircraft scoured the Judean desert again as officials expressed slim hope that former California Episcopal bishop James Pike remains alive. The continuing search reflects the nation wide interest and concern over his disappearance.

Jerusalem Judean James Pike California

Quiz Q’s on forts land and steel empire

A trivia item notes Ft. Monroe in Virginia as the only U S fort ringed by a moat. It cites United States Steel Corp financed by J P Morgan, Alaska as the state with the largest federal land share at 9 percent, and a gale reaching 63 miles per hour.

United States Monroe Virginia United States Steel Corp J. P. Morgan Union Alaska

Lighting trends shape 1970 home decor and fixtures

A survey of manufacturers shows major lighting styles for 1970. Expanded airy through fixtures, smaller chandeliers for low ceilings, and see-through designs in stainless steel and glass top trends. Traditional crystal and wrought iron offer Old World to colonial options, while Scandinavian brass and modern kinetic light boxes push contemporary visuals.

Re—Ag Williamsburg Someones Ae Retsa American Home Lighting Institute

Flag Burning Rite Planned By Veterans Council

Plans for the annual flag burning ceremony were outlined at a Biddeford Saco Veterans Council meeting at the Tighe Beaudoin Farley American Legion Post Home in Biddeford Elm Street. Chairman Roland St Michael led the session. Flags will be collected from local cemeteries this weekend and burned on Thursday September 11 at Memorial Field May Street Biddeford. Citizens with unneeded flags may contact local veterans organizations. The council approved graves markers for Civil War Spanish American War and other veterans. The next meeting is set for September 9 at the same location to discuss Veteran's Day parade plans.

Biddeford-Saco U.S

Enrollment hits new high in SAD 71 schools

Kennebunk and Kennebunkport districts report opening day enrollment of 2,209 students, with 2,071 residents and 38 tuition pupils from Arundel. Temporary classrooms at several sites address past overcrowding while officials plan permanent facilities, noting year to year state approval.

Kennebunk SAD Kennebunkport Arundel New South Congregational Church Kennebunk Junior High State Department of Education Cousens School Park Street South Congregational Church Kennebunk High

Biddeford Couple Marks Anniversary

A Biddeford couple celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with a testimonial Saturday night at the American Legion Hall on Elm Street. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Cartier of 3 Wakefield Ave. were married at St. Joseph's Church on January 1, 1924. They have eight children and 24 grandchildren, with attendees including Philip Cartier and family of Saco, Roland Cartier of West Islip NY, Urbain Cartier of Millington NJ, Raymond Gagnon and family of Biddeford, Norman Sayer and Mae of Lawrence, Gerard Bolduc and family of Los Angeles, Roger Fecteau and family of Biddeford, Betty Cartier of Biddeford, and Mrs. Edward Giroux and Mrs. Isabelle Denton.

American Legion Hall Elm Street Biddeford Norman Cartier Wakefield Ave St. Joseph’s Church T. 1 Philip Cartier Saco Roland Cartier West Islip Long Island N.Y Urbain Cartier Millington N.J Raymond ‘Gagnon Norman Sayer Lawrence, Mae Gerard ‘Bolduc Los Angeles Calif Roger Fecteau Betty Cartier Edward Giroux Isable Denton

Saco Tax Collector Warns of October Tax Interest

Saco Tax Collector Grace Murray announced that October 4 is the final day to pay taxes before eight percent interest applies. The notice urges timely payment to avoid new charges on outstanding balances.

Saco Grace Murray

Oil Depletion Allowance Cut Sways Tax Bill Debate

The House bill after 1972 faces curtailing key government programs and a $1.3 billion target. Cuts seem unfair due to multiple taxpayer reductions and favor consumers over investment, risking slower growth. Kennedy backed oil depletion at 20 percent instead of 27, a move Nixon reluctantly accepted as a symbol of favored treatment. Oilmen plan a strong push in Finance, hoping Senate holds to 27 with a conference likely in between.

Kennedy House Nixon Finance Committee Senate

Kennedy Plan Seeks Cost Cuts On Tax Bill

Kennedy argued for reducing the $3.4 billion annual tax loss and lowering government outlays as inflation concerns rise. He noted the Kennedy allocation would cost about 770 million yearly versus 1.34 billion under the House bill, with the Treasury plan showing a net gain only after 1972 as inflation moderates. After talks with President Nixon in San Clemente, he outlined three core points supporting his revisions.

Kennedy Treasury Nixon San Clemente Calif

Atomic blast Project Rulison aims to free gas deposits

Weather concerns Colorado residents fear contamination of groundwater and air as the Atomic Energy Commission conducts the blast in cooperation with Australia and CER Geonuclear Corp. of Las Vegas. Project Rulison, part of the Plowshare program, seeks to release trapped natural gas with safety precautions claimed for the sparsely populated area.

Colorado The Atomic Energy Commission Austral CER Geonuclear Corp Las Vegas Nev AEC

Stray Siamese Cat Missing Near Ferry Road Saco

Blue Point male Siamese cat lost in the vicinity of Ferry Road in Saco. Contact 284-8363 with sighting or recovery information.

Blue Point Male Ferry Road Saco

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Mrs Jeannette Godard Cambodian Memoriam Marie Michaud Juliette St. Joseph's Church Lillian Patterson Leslie Patterson Norman Patterson Laurence Patterson Sylvio A, Aube Sanford Trust Plans Doyle Lchurch Senator Dirksen Shop the Journal Classified St. Mary’s Church Fred William Tardif Michelle Sylvia Bickford Henry Bickford Scarborough Armand Tardif West Street Birch St Lee’s Udlo Newspaper Enterprise Asia Andy Lang P.O Huntington Anastasoff Carey Bros Jewelers Main St Gary Gross Shumway Funeral Service, Inc Spring St Dearborn Book Store Alfred ST Cdaegses Coe Them Alfred Street Esther Antonacos
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