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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1968

Page

2

Death of Rene Racine at 69 in Biddeford

Rene Racine 69 of 14 Taylor St Biddeford died yesterday after a short illness in a local hospital He lived here 42 years owned Racines Bakery and Racines Pizza Product for over 20 years Survived by widow Alden Duchaine Racine two sons Norman and Roland daughter Jeannette Roberge six brothers three sisters seven grandchildren Funeral 11 am Saturday at St Josephs Biddeford Bolduc Funeral Home hours today 2-4 and 7-10 p.m.

Rene Racine Taylor St Biddeford St. Pie P.Q Arthur Valerie Chicoine Racine Acine’s Racine St. Joseph's Church Eucharistic League Alden Duchaine Racine Norman O. Racine Roland R. Racine Richard G Jeannette) Roberge Old Orchard Beach Alcide Lucien Roland Adrien Granby P. Q Gerard Quebec Armand Montreal

Arthur Fellows 46 of Burlington dies in Vermont

Arthur E Fellows 46 former Wells Maine resident died yesterday in Burlington Vermont. Born August 17 1922 in South Portland he was an IBM technician at Essex Junction plant. Survived by parents Katherine Brennan Fellows Wells a daughter Deborah Ann Fellows Kennebunk and sister Marguerite Fellows South Portland. Funeral Sunday 2 pm Second Congregational Church Wells interment Ocean View Cemetery Wells. Friends may call Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk tomorrow 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

Burlington Arthur E. Fellows Wells Maine South Portland Arthur J Christina (MacLeod) Fellows IBM Essex Junction Congregational Church of Highvne AF Ells Grange Katherine Brennan Fellows Debora Ann Fellows Kennebunk Marguerite J. Fellows Second Congregational Church Ocean View Cemetery Angell Funeral Home Dane St

Mrs Donna Barnhart Dies In Chicago Home

Mrs Donna Barnhart of Chicago wife of Jack Barnhart formerly of Old Orchard Beach Maine died Wednesday at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced. Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home at 36 Portland Ave is in charge.

Chicago III Donna Barnhart Jack Barnhart Miles Ave Old Orchard Beach Maine Portland Ave

Ste. Anne’s Sodality to Say Prayers for Lillian Patterson

Members of Ste. Anne's Sodality of Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Saco will meet at 7 30 p m at Cote Funeral Home located at 87 James Street Saco to say prayers for Mrs Lillian Patterson a church member

Ste. Anne's Sodality Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco Cote Funeral Home James St Lillian Patterson

Biddeford VFW Auxiliary to pay respects tonight

Members of the Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at Bolduc Funeral Home at 291 Alfred Street Biddeford at 7 30 this evening to pay respects to Rene Racine.

Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Bolduc Funeral Home Alfred St Rene Racine

Notre Dame council to meet for prayers at Saco funeral home

Members of Council Notre Dame Union St. Jean Baptiste Saco will meet at 8 tonight at Cote's Funeral Home 87 James St Saco to say prayers for Lillian Patterson a member.

Council Notre Dame Union St. Jean Baptiste Saco Cote James St Seg Lillian Patterson Membe

Union Mutual Golf Tourney Set For Sunday

The fifth annual Union Mutual Life Insurance golf tournament is Sunday at Salmon Falls Country Club in Hollis. Defending champion Paul Arthur of Gorham will attend. past winners include Tom Winston of Saco and Lew Jensen of Portland. Pro favorite Bill Ladd of Portland has been shooting in the low 70s, with fifty Maine golfers entered. An awards dinner will follow at the Steak House.

17th Century Scot Landsman Hanged for Golf Ball Theft

A 17th century Scottish caddie was executed by hanging after being convicted of stealing a golf ball. The case illustrates harsh penalties for theft in early Scottish society and reflects the era's rigid law enforcement practices.

Scotland

Emond Funeral Home Announces Services in Saco Maine

Frank X. Emond and J. P Conroy of Emond's Funeral Home on Main Street Saco Maine list service details. Phil H. Gross Sr., Director, provides contact numbers 284 5511 and 284 5611 for arrangements and funeral service inquiries.

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy Ing Street Saco Phil H. Gross Sr

Card of Thanks to Notre Dame Hospital Staff and Family

Mrs. Gerard LeBrun expresses sincere thanks to Notre Dame Hospital staff Dr. Andre Fortier and Dr. L C Lesieur for kindness and care after the loss of her husband. She also thanks relatives friends and neighbors for flowers spiritual bouquets and expressions of sympathy received during bereavement.

Notre Dame Hospital Andre Fortier L. C. Lesieur Gerard LeBrun

Funeral for Lionel Cote in Biddeford

Funeral services for Lionel Cote of 14 Bradbury Street Biddeford were held at St Joseph Church Biddeford with Rev Valmont Gilbert officiating. Interment followed at St Joseph Cemetery in Biddeford. Military honors by a firing squad from Pease Air Force Base New Hampshire included bugler Joanne Ladakos and flag presentation to Mrs. Cote. Bearers included State Senator Paul Reay, George Huff, Henri Mondor, Armand Fecteau, James Cartier and Evaclide Chaloult.

Lionel Cote Bradbury St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Valmont Gilbert Sylvia Levesque Donald Daigle Jiane Rousselle St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Taigle

Funeral services for Allyre Vallee in Saco and Biddeford

Funeral services for Allyre Vallee will be held at 10 15 a m tomorrow at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco Friends may call at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p m

Allyre Vallee Pleasant St Saco Notre Dame de Lourdes Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford

Seasonal surf waves loom as Maine surfers brace for fall

In Maine surf season shifts to bigger waves four to ten feet as fall approaches and hurricane season ends. Surfers expect some shops to stay open into fall and winter while gremmies fade from view, leaving dedicated riders to enjoy the challenging waters.

New England

Local notices list several hospital patients and naval trainees

Dale Berry of 31 Scammon Street Saco and Rose Lamarre of Biddeford are hospitalized at Webber and Notre Dame hospitals. Roy Worcester in Biddeford and Irene Donahue in Biddeford are patients at Togus and Saco Osteopathic. David Atwater and family return home from California and other states. Seaman Apprentice David Bolz, USN, son of Mr and Mrs Fredrick G Bolz of Moody, graduates from Navy basic training at Great Lakes. Seaman Apprentice Paul Baillargeon, USN, son of Mr and Mrs Urbain Baillargeon of Newtown Road Iddeford, graduates from Navy basic training at Great Lakes. Seaman Bruce Johnston, USN, 22, son of Mr and Mrs James S Johnston of Fisher's Lane. Cane Porpoise graduates from Navy basic training at Great Lakes.

Dale Berry Scammon St Saco Webber Hospital Rose Lamarre Adams St Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Roy Worcester South St Veteran's Administration Hospital Togus Irene Donahue Saco Osteopathic Hospital David Atwater Water St California Utah Nevada Nebraska David S. Bolz USN Fredrick G. Bolz Tutnic Road Moody Navy Naval Cco Center Great Lakes Paul J. Baillargeon Urbain Baillargeon Newtown Road Iddeford Naval Training Center Seaman Bruce Johnston James S. Johnston Fisher’s Lane Cane Porpoise Ill

E and L Club Plans Silent Auction Meeting

Members of the E. and L. Club of School Street United Methodist Church, Saco, meet at 7 30 p m Monday at the cottage of Mrs Ella Luman, Ferry Beach. Attendees are asked to bring articles for use in a silent auction.

E. and L School Street United Methodist Church Saco Ella Luman Ferry Beach

Lyman Baptist Church Fellowship Meeting Set

The Boys' Fellowship of the Lyman Baptist Church will meet Saturday at 10 a.m. at the church. Good wins Mills.

Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Permit For Saco Church Set Aside

The Saco Board of Zoning Appeals set aside a building permit for the Saco Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses to build a church on Oak Street. Chairman James Cartier cited a lot size discrepancy, 109 feet front on the permit versus 85 feet actual, caused by a faulty deed. Officials will likely file an amended application with correct lot sizes. issuance rests with the building inspector.

Saco Board of Zoning Appeals Saco Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses Oak Street James Cartier Apeals Board Cartier Rmit Theuilding

Real New England surfer faces big waves in February

The piece speaks to surfers braving 30 degree water and air in February, celebrating the authentic surfer spirit over pretenders. It argues surfing is a flipped out sport, challenging readers to understand and accept the extreme passion of serious surfers.

Maine Gremmie West Coast New England

Weather outlook and naval contracts headline Portland items

Portland cloudy with showers tonight and a low in the upper 50s. Showers end early Saturday with clearing and little temperature change. Navy shipbuilding contracts include 246 million for the first five destroyers and 10.5 million and 9 million awards to BIW Litton and General Dynamics for design work, with April 1969 Navy deadline. President says he may support Vietnam stance. McCarthy supporters seek ballot access.

Portland U.S Peter N. Kyros Dmaine Senate House Kyros House Senate BIW Navy Litton General Dynamics

Clifford urges heavier NATO defense against missiles

Clifford argues for a much heavier defense against Soviet missiles at a cost around 40 billion dollars, warning it may still fail to prevent millions of American deaths. He invites NATO members to reexamine policies while opposing large troop reductions in Western Europe. He cites little progress in U S North Korea talks and possible Vietcong activity in South Vietnam.

Sentinel Europe Clifford NATO South Vietnam United States U.S Pueblo

Looking Ahead At Weather For Northern New England

The five day forecast covers northern New England, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Day temperatures rise above normal with 70s inland and 75 to 80 in southern areas. Nights in the 50s, southern sections 55 to 60. Light precipitation 0.25 to 0.50 inch, chiefly showers Monday and Wednesday.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

BIW expansion eyed to build Navy destroyers in Bath

Bath officials push a fast session to place a referendum on the November ballot. BIW plans expansion contingent on winning the Navy DX destroyer contract, with 3,000 jobs potentially rising to 10,000 and Bath area population reaching 50,000 if successful. State loans and stock funding discussed, with contract worth up to 2 billion dollars and rivals Litton and General Dynamics.

Senate Haggett BIW Navy Bath Donald Wilson Litton Industries General Dynamics, Inc

News At A Glance: Vietnam, Politics, and Ed Plans

Americans in Saigon debate pullout timing while U S troops contest foes near Saigon and Da Nang as barbed wire sealing efforts begin. Secretary Clifford pushes stronger missile and defense postures. Dirksen touts marigold birds. Berkeley plans $200000 integration busing. Nixon cites inflation and street violence threatening middle class.

Saigon U.S Vietnam da Nang Washington Clark M. Clifford United States Russia Senate Abe Fortas Army Clifford Congress Everett Dirksen Richard M. Nixon

Proper Tool Care for Fine Silver and Knife Safety

A small mascara brush cleans finely engraved silver well. Do not store kitchen knives loose with utensils. Use a knife box or holder to prevent possible injuries.

City Clerk Extends Winter Saturday Hours in Saco

Saco City Clerk Joan Lamontagne announced City Hall will stay open Saturdays through winter beginning tomorrow, with the clerk's office operating under winter hours. The move aims to serve residents during the colder months and aligns with city business needs.

Saco City Hall Joan Lamontagne

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