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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1967

Page

2

Deaths Mrs Marie Claudia Farrell of Biddeford

Mrs Marie Claudia Farrell 70 of 1 Laurier St Biddeford wife of Joseph A Farrell died in a Biddeford hospital after a short illness born Greenville N H February 5 1897 daughter of Joseph and Marie D Goulet Goulet resident of Biddeford 35 years communicant of St Josephs Church survived by widower three sons Wallace Roland Guy all of Biddeford one daughter Mrs Robert Raymonde Maley of Crofton Md two sisters Mrs Marie Louise Carrier and Mrs Gilberte Lemieux of Quebec three brothers Ernest Octave and Donat Goulet all of Canada nine grandchildren four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral from St Josephs Church Monday at 830 a m visiting hours at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p m

Marie Claudia Farrell Laurier St Biddeford Joseph A. Farrell Greenville N.H Joseph and Marie D. Bussier Goulet St. Joseph's Church Wallace Roland Guy Robert Raymonde) Maley Crofton, Md Marie Louise Carrier Gilberte Lemieux Quebec Ernest Octave Donat Goulet Canada Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Four Speakers Set for Adventures in Christian Living Series

The Biddeford-Saco Council of Churches announced four visiting speakers for October meetings at Foss Street Methodist Church. Topics include youth rebellion, new nations, modern morality, and transcendent faith, with dates October 9 16 23 and 30 at 7 30 PM.

Biddeford - Sace Council of Churches United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford James Gourdouros John Miller John Pickering University of Maine Orono Russell Johnson New England American Friends Service Committee Cambride Mass Warner Traynham St. Cyprians Episcopal Church Boston John J. Tsoumas Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Theological School Brookline Robert Fenderson Lowell Innes Foss Street Methodist Church

Miss America Pageant Continues as Talent Shines in Hall

Dawn Cashwell, a 22 year old from Pensacola and University of West Florida junior, wowed 7600 spectators in Convention Hall with a midnight blue velvet baton routine to Blue Tango. Earlier rounds crowned Miss Indiana Mary Lynn Haglund and Miss Rhode Island Marilyn Coccozza in talent. Swim suit winners were Miss Arkansas Sharon Ann Evans and Miss Kansas Debra Barnes. Ten contestants advance to semifinals with final judging to select a successor to Jane Anne Jayroe of Oklahoma.

Convention Dawn University of West Florida B.T. Cashwell Pensacola Mary Lynn Haglund Indiana Marilyn Cocozza Rhode Island Sharon Ann Evans Arkansas Debra Barnes Kansas Jane Anne Jayroe Oklahoma

Major League Stars Lead Twins Score Split With Balti more

Tony Oliva of Minnesota went eight for nine with four runs and one RBI as the Twins split a doubleheader with Baltimore winning 7 2 in the opener and losing 5 3 in the nightcap. Mel Queen of Cincinnati pitched a two hitter with 10 strikeouts to beat the Mets 3 0 in the first game of a twi night doubleheader.

Associated Press Tony Oliva Twins Minnesota Baltimore Mel Queen Reds New York Mets

Wrong Tactics Burned Buildings for Fire Engines

In Mount Juliet Tennessee a chief firefighter and four teenage aides are charged with arson after authorities say they set two structures ablaze to trigger use of fire apparatus. The group allegedly planned the fires to obtain emergency response tasks and equipment.

Frank X. Emond Funeral Home Notices

Frank X. Emond and J. P. Conroy are listed as associates for EMOND'S Funeral Home at 284 5511. The fragment indicates funeral service affiliations or listings.

Emond’'S Funeral Home Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy

Grand Jury Indicts 40 in York County Case Mix

Forty indictments were returned by the York County Grand Jury in Biddeford. Four Boston area men face grand larceny charges for stealing $853.58 from Mike Poli’s Market on June 30. Other cases include larceny from Giant Inc. in Biddeford, burglaries in Eliot and Saco, and assorted assaults and enterings. Several defendants must appear in York County Superior Court for arraignments Monday at 9:30 a.m. with dates to be set for trials.

Alfred York County Grand Jury Boston Mike Poli Biddeford Frank M. Spinale Diminic Spinale Randolph Mass Robert McLaughlin Gennero Roberto Brighton Ronald B. Ayotte Sr Edward L. Godboss Giant, Inc George Camire Christine Camire Harold V. Furbish Portland Wilbur Whitaker Eliot George A. Roberts Samuel Donald Tufts Glenn Tufts Kennebunk Steven Phillips Gerard Roy Roger Burgess Sanford Ronald Labbe Old Orchard Beach Frederick Dupee Richard Marchand Robert Nadeau Nadeau Claude van Tassel New Milford Conn Saco Leo P. Chase School Street Avis Moulton Ralph E. Lawrence John C. Newell Wells George R. Bogdahn Paul A. Brooks Kevin T. Ford Charles H. Schultz Durham N.H William W. Howells Kittery Curtis A. Rowe West Buxton Leon M. Rowe Jr Jack Feeney Dayton James L. Reid Ronald Ayotte York County Superior Court

Community church youth activities listed for Kennebunkport area

Local churches announce Sunday and Monday youth group meetings across Kennebunk Kennebunkport Wells Biddeford and Saco. Programs include youth fellowships Sunday evenings school of religion Monday classes and junior choirs with times from 3 30 p m to 7 p m at various parishes.

Unitarian Universalist Church Main Street Portland Road Kennebunk St.Martha's Kennebunkport St. and St. Mary's, Wells Beach St. Martha’s Church Kennebunkport

Local Service Members Return and Status Updates

Medical patient Albert Merryman of Biddeford remains at Webber Hospital. Florence Evans returns to Biddeford Pool after convalescence at Hillcrest Manor. Richard L. Maurice, son of Biddeford residents, has been promoted to Specialist Fifth and is stationed in Germany with the 249th Engineering Battalion. Lewis Dinsmore and family return to Fort Belvoir after a month's leave with relatives in Saco and Shapleigh.

J. Albert Merryman West St Biddeford Webber Hospital Florence Evans Biddeford Pool Hillcrest Manor Sanford Richard L. Maurice Louis Maurice Minister Germany 249Th Engineering Battalion S.S.G

East Biddeford Little League to elect officers

The East Biddeford Little League meets Monday at 7 30 p m at Biddeford City Hall to elect officers.

Biddeford Little League Biddeford City Hall

McNamara convention aims at new strike assessments

The piece notes a 1964 auto strike pattern with Detroit labor actions and widespread teacher walkouts delaying school openings for hundreds of thousands. It mentions New York City teachers considering mass resignations and a Washington post naming Walter E. Washington as waver of Washington under federal oversight, shaping a new city plan.

General Motors Ford Detroit Michigan Broward Fla East St. Louis Ill McCracken County New York City Waver Washington Jolson Walter E. Washington Housing Authority D.C

Four Youths Booked For Local Break In Biddeford

Biddeford police charged four local youths after a break in at the Sam Cohen Store on Main Street. Officers found more than 100 cans and bottles of beer among the youths' possessions. Entry was made via a rear door, and beer was stolen. In a separate incident, police recovered a missing car and charged two individuals with taking a motor vehicle without consent.

Biddeford Sam Cohen Main St Cohen

U N Truce Chief Proposes Expanded Staff After Canal Clashes

Norway's Lt. Gen. Odd Bull, head of U N supervisory forces along the Suez Canal, proposed increasing staff during a two hour meeting with Salar Gohar of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. Reports say fighting across the canal included Israeli and Arab forces, with renewed clashes near the Jordan River and a seven hour artillery and naval duel near the Red Sea port of Suez causing civilian casualties.

Middle East Israel Eah U.N Suez Canal Norway Odd Bull Salar Gohar Jordan River Egypt Red Sea Suez

Portland Weekend Weather Update

Cloudy tonight with showers ending north portion late at night. Lows in the 40s north and upper 50s south. Sunday remains cloudy with occasional rain likely in the south portion. Cooler highs in the 60s.

Portland

Nicklaus Leads World Series of Golf Prep in Akron

US Open champion Jack Nicklaus is the favorite to win $50,000 at the World Series of Golf in Akron. He was the only player to break par in a Friday practice round at Firestone, firing a 35-35-70 before counting a 69 for scoring.

Akron Ohio Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Firestone Country Club Roberto de Vicenzo Gay Brewer Don January

Today In History September Ninth Highlights

On September 9, 1850 California was admitted as the 31st state. In 1776 the term United States became official. Abraham Lincoln was licensed to practice law in 1838. Grover Cleveland’s wife bore a daughter in 1893. Sun Yat-sen’s first revolution attempt was in 1894. In 1945 Japan’s surrender reached China in Nanking. Ten years ago Nashville began school integration with 13 Negro first-graders entering all-white schools.

Associated Press California Second Continental Congress United States Abraham Lincoln Grover Cleveland White House Sun Yat-sen China Nanking Nashville Tenn

Bolduc Daly Exchange Vows In Biddeford Church

Janet M. Bolduc and Ronald J. Daly united in a Biddeford wedding at St. Joseph's Church officiated by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Elie Hevey. The couple, both of Biddeford, will reside in New London New Hampshire after a reception at Oak Ledge Motel Saco.

St. Joseph's Church Biddeford Janet M. Bolduc Richard E. Bolduc Graham St Ronald J. Daly John Daly Granite St Elie Hevey Diana Rousselle Richard Boldue Jr Timothy Daly Oak Ledge Main Street Saco Washington, D.C St. Joseph's High School St. Louis High School St. Francis College Biddedeford University of Maine Orono Daly West Point- Pepperell Inc First National New London N. H

Candidates To Get Football Physicals

Old Orchard Beach Junior High football candidates must report for physicals Monday at 9 in Dr. Donald Skilling’s office 110 Union Ave. After exams, players should go to the gym through the rear entrance for equipment issue.

Old Orchard Beach Junior High School Tony Tsomides Donald Skilling Union Ave Tsomides

Old Orchard Beach Rebekah Lodge officer installation noted

Old Orchard Beach witnesses special support meeting and installation of officers for the York County Past Noble Grands Association at West Buxton hosted by Forest Rebekah Lodge. Attendees included Miss Margaret Chamberlain, Mrs Eunice Pettingill and Mrs Avonell Pettingill. Leonard Gray of 3rd Street is a patient at Webber Hospital.

Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge York County Noble West Buxton Margaret Chamberlain Eunice Pettengill Avonell Pettengill Forest Rebekah Lodge Leonard Gray 3Rd Street Webber Hospital

Unique Air Battle Headlines Sanford Air Show

The Sanford Airport hosts a 1967 air show featuring a RAF AT-6 and a German Me 108B dogfight planned by the Civil Air Patrol. Clancy Taylor pilots the Me 108B, touted as the only licensed version in the U.S. A RAF bullseye AT-6 attacks, with mock ground battles, parachute jumps, and other aerial acts drawing crowds. Entrance donations support the squadron building fund.

Sanford Sanford-Springvale Civil Air Patrol Air Force Royal Air Force Messerschmitt Clancy Taylor Allegheny Airlines Taylor Willy Messerschmitt Luftwaffe Frank Sinatra von Ryan Lycoming Army Air Corps R.A.F Sanford - Springvale V. F.W. Post Highlanders Sanford Springvale

Sermon on The Glorious Fact of the Resurrection at Kennebunk

Rev R C Hewitt of Advent Christian Church will deliver the 11 am sermon in the Great Affirmations series at Lower Village Kennebunk. Youth Fellowships meet 6 pm with senior group in Googins Hall and junior groups in Fellowship Hall led by Mrs Spencer Andrews Mrs Jack Simonds and Charles Town. Church buses will run for the Sunday School program.

Kennebunk R.C. Hewitt Advent Christian Church Lower Village Spencer Andrews Googins Hall Ellen Baun Jack Simonds Fellowship Hall Charles Town

Ladies Summer League States Sunday Rolloff

The Ladies Summer bowling league at 20th Century Lanes wraps its season with an annual handicap rolloff Sunday at 7 pm. An expected 20 or more bowlers contest five games for a trophy and cash prizes. Jeannette Montpas, Twin City champion, is slated as top handicapper with final averages and handicaps listed for many bowlers.

Century Lanes Jeannette Montpas Twin City J. Montpas G. Perron L. Cote M. Paute C. St. Ours S. Myers M. Duibe A. Montpas D. Lachance

Village Briefs from Kennebunk and Fayetteville

Mrs Phyllis Roberts and Mrs Janie Neer of Fayetteville NC visit Sept with Mrs Carroll Matthews in Swan Street Kennebunk. Arnold Truscott carrier on vacation Barbara Yates fills in. Ambulance carries E D McKeon to Webber Hospital Biddeford. Fire box alarm Kent Cleaners sprinkler valve stuck. Ann Winston returns to Concord College. Ray Brown leaves Kennebunk Police for Snowdon Motors Co. Mrs Mary Holden returns to Auburn after month with grandson Earl Witham family.

Phyllis Roberts Janie Neer Fayetteville N.C Colonial Drive Webber Hospital Biddeford Kent’s

Cardiac Capers Variety Show Details

Mrs. Robert Parenteau leads the usherettes while Mrs. Robert Spears handles cabaret duties after the show. Mrs. Marion Batchelder returns as rehearsal pianist with Syd Lerman and his Orchestra. Mrs. J. Ralph Larochelle is treasurer. Webber Hospital Auxiliary president Mrs. Carl M. Haas announces the event as its sole fundraiser since 1965.

Robert Parenteau Robert Spears Marion Batchelder Syd Lerman J. Ralph Larochelle Carl M. Haas Webber Hospital

Bruschini Defeats Shelton in Lightweight Bout in Rome

Italian boxer Massimo Bruschini from Rome won by outpoint against James Shelton of Los Angeles in a junior middleweight contest. Bruschini controlled the action with sharp combinations and steady defense throughout the bout.

Rome Massimo Bruschini Italy James Shelton Los Angeles

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Marie Farrell Dennett & Craig Maine Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Philip H. Gross Sr Claudia Ouellette Youth Fellowship of the Route 35 South Congregational Church Temple Street Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Methodist Youth Fellowship School Street Methodist Church Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach United Citizen Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church The Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Ogunquit Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Saco United Baptist Church Saco United Baptist Traverse McNamara Janet Bolduc Notre Dame de Lourdes Roger Plante Plante Marion Paul Peter Paul Paul St Jeannette Carrier Cutts St Charles Plante Storer St Thornton Academy U.S. Army Vietnam Lee Maurice W. Pontbriant Elm Street Maine Employment Security Commission Apple Growers Co-Operative Ladies Summer League Carey Bros. Jewelers Thacher Building Metropolitan Robert L. Mathieu Metropolitan Life
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