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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1967

Page

2

Deaths Mrs Alice Mondville 62 Biddeford

Mrs Alice Mondville widow of Biddeford Police Officer Jean Charles Mondville dies after a long illness at a Biddeford hospital. Born April 11 1905 in Biddeford she is survived by a daughter and siblings. Funeral from St Andre's Church at 9 am Wednesday with interment in St Joseph's Cemetery. Visitors at Sansoucy Funeral Home today and tomorrow.

Alice Mondville Clifford St Biddeford Jean Charles Mondville Alcide Eva Moreau Chantigny Notre Dame Hospital St. Ann's Sodality St. Andre's Church St. Andre's School Rene Madeleine) Lambert Gerard Chantigny Alcide Vadnais Andrew Cymbrak Robert Bedard St. Joseph's Cemetery Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St

Biddeford Man Joseph Beauchesne 60 Dies After Illness

Joseph Emile Beauchesne age 60 of 304 Granite Street Biddeford died in a local hospital after a short illness. Born June 10 1907 in Biddeford he was a machine operator for Maremont Corp Saco and a communicant of St Andre Church. He is survived by brothers Arthur Conrad Oscar and a sister Marie Rose La voie. Funeral from St Andre Church Tuesday at 9 a.m. with calling hours today at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford.

Joseph Emile Beauchesne Granite St Biddeford Octave and Leda Taillon Beauchesne New England Maremont Corp Saco St. Andre’s Church Arthur Conrad Oscar Marie Rose Lavoie St. Andre’s Emond Funeral Home Hill St. Biddeford

Rosario Cardin Dies in East Hartford at 62

Rosario Cardin 62 of East Hartford Conn died suddenly Saturday at home. A former Saco Maine resident he worked for Saco Lowell Shops then Pratt and Whitney Aircraft. Survived by two daughters Helena Gannon Jr. of Saco and Marilyn Cormier of East Hartford and two sons Robert of Tolland and Roland in the Navy. Funeral tomorrow at Callahan Funeral Home Main Street East Hartford.

East Hartford Conn Rosario Cardin Saco and Kinney Shores Saco Maine Robert of Tolland Roland U.S. Navy Callahan Funeral Home Main Street

Morrison veteran Holmes Sterling Morrison dies in Seattle

Holmes Sterling Morrison 50 died at Veterans Administration Hospital Seattle after a long illness. Born September 9, 1917 in St. Francis Maine he served in World War II with the U S Air Force in Europe. Survived by father of Old Orchard Beach Maine two sons and eight sisters and other relatives. Funeral 10 a m Wednesday from Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home Portland Avenue Rev Carl S Andersen of Portland officiating. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. Friends may call 7 9 p m tomorrow night.

Seattle Wash Holmes Sterling Morrison Veterans Administration Hospital St. Francis Maine George and Eunice Mullins Morrison U.S. Air Force Morrison Old Orchard Beach Holmes S. Jr New York City Robert G Jensen Beach Fla Merle James Winstead

Saco Hit and Run Damages Car on Front Street

Saco police report a car owned by Robert I. Lavigne was damaged in a hit and run on Front Street around 11 p.m. Friday. The other vehicle fled. investigation ongoing. Damel Rochambeau members to pay respects at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford tonight for Mrs. John Mondyville, sister of two members.

Saco Robert I. Lavigne Pleasant Street Front Street Damel Rochambeau Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St Biddeford John Mondyville Robert D. Pate Dennett & Craig Funeral Home Main Street

Funeral Home Directory Notice for Saco Maine

Den Nett and Craig 368 Main Street Saco Maine phone 282-0562 Shumway Funeral Service 35 Spring Street Saco 284-5611 Philip H Gross Sr Director Emond s Funeral Home 28 5511 Frank X Emond J P Conroy Funeral home listings provide contact information and directors for local services.

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

Funeral services for Claudia Farrell held in Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs. Claudia Farrell of 1 Laurier St Biddeford were held at 8 30 this morning from St Josephs Church A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rt Rev Msgr Ed Hevey assisted by Rev Valmont Gilbert and Rev Sylvia Levesque The St Josephs Church Choir sang and Diana Rousselle was organist Bearers were Richard Farrell Richard OBrien Alfred Loignon and Norman Gendron Burial was in the family lot at St Josephs Cemetery with committal prayers by Father Gilbert

Claudia Farrell Laurier St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Ed Hevey Valmont Gilbert Sylvia Levesque Diana Rousselle Richard Farrell Richard O’brien Alfred Loignon Norman Gendron St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Gilbert

Barracks Leaders Attend National Veterans Meet in Indianapolis

William H. Walker the National Commander of the Veterans of World War I advised De partment Commander Napoleon J. Frechette by telegram and letter that S. 16 the Veterans Pension and Readjustment Act of 1967 was passed and signed by President Johnson. Frechette, York County Barracks Quartermaster, with Arthur J. Lambert Rodolphe Vanasse and Edward Geary Cumberland Barracks left Biddeford on Sept 8 to attend the national convention in Indianapolis Sept 13-15. Geary, Frechette’s aide, now resides in Biddeford.

William H. Walker Napoleon J. Frechette House Senate L. B. Johnson Frechette York County Arthur J. Lambert Rodolphe Vanasse Edward Geary Cumberland Barracks Biddeford Indianapolis Ind Geary

White House Romance Ends in December Wedding Planned

President's daughter Lynda Robb and Marine officer Peter Robb plan a December wedding in the White House. The couple spent weekends at Rehoboth Beach and were photographed together, signaling a high profile union. Lynda, UT Austin honors graduate, writes part time. Robb, a Wisconsin graduate, entered business administration.

Chuck Robb Lynda Rehoboth Beach Del White House Woodrow Wilson Eleanor Treasury William McAdoo University of Texas Phoenix Ariz Cornell University University of Wisconsin Ben

Marines and Air Strikes Hit Cam Pha Port in Six Hour Battle

Air and artillery strikes by Marines and air forces pounded positions as North Vietnamese troops suffered casualties. Russian 149mm rockets countered with heavy fire while Dragon ships lampooned the battlefield with flares and 6000 bullet per minute minigun fire. Carrier pilots from Oriskany and Coral Sea toppled four cranes wrecked wharves and set coal piles ablaze.

Dragon Cam Pha Oriskany Coral Sea

Beulah Threatens Haiti and Caribbean Coastal Areas

Hurricane Beulah was forecast to pass near or across the Haitian peninsula with potential effects on the Guantanamo Naval Base. Gale winds and heavy rains struck Santo Domingo after earlier hits in Puerto Rico, while Haiti and the Dominican Republic faced flood risks from Barahona terrain.

Page One Simpson Beulah U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Cuba Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Puerto Rico Barahona Haiti Inez

Postponed Biddeford PTA Meeting Rescheduled to Tuesday

The Biddeford Parent-Teacher Association meeting set for tomorrow night is postponed to next Tuesday at Kennedy School West Street. St Vincent de Paul Society in Biddeford hosts a rummage sale Wednesday at 1 p m in St Josephs Church basement. Sunrise Investors of Saco and Biddeford meet tonight at Reds Barber Shop in Saco Valley Center. Le Foyer on Foss and Pool Streets Biddeford meets at 7 30 tonight to conduct business. Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella elect officers at 7 30 tomorrow night. Dames Rochambeau meet at 7 30 tonight at Rochambeau Club South Street Biddeford. Saco Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars meet tonight at 8 in K of P Hall Main Street.

Biddeford Parent-Teacher Association Kennedy School West Street St. Vincent de Paul Society St. Joseph's Church Saco and Red Saco Valley Shopping Center le Foyer Foss Pool Streets Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella Dames Rochambeau Rochambeau Club South Street Saco Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars K. of P. Hall Main Street

Sunbeams Meeting and Community Gatherings

A Sunbeams girls group for ages 6 to 10 meets Tuesday at 3 30 p m in the Salvation Army hall 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach. The Ladies Home League gathers Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the same hall. A prayer meeting is scheduled Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church Route 9A off Route 109 Wells.

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

Reconvening Congress Faces Heavy Agenda Before Thanksgiving

Washington AP reports Congress returns from recess to tackle major bills including a $70 billion defense package a $10 billion tax rise and civil rights measures The House and Senate must move on social security pay hikes postal rate increases and three large appropriation bills amid redistricting reforms and antipoverty funding PODUNK Mass notes a small community with no post office yet marked by history and highway signs.

Washington Congress Senate House Ways and Means Senate Judiciary Committee House Armed Services Committee Podunk Mass East Brookfield Massachusetts Highway Department

Uncertain frost possible as Portland cools tonight

Clear and cool conditions with scattered frost likely in the lowlands. Overnight lows in the 30s, turning sunnier and slightly warmer Tuesday afternoon.

Portland

September Tide Timetable Fragments

Public timetable fragment lists high and low water times for September with alternating A M and P M readings. Includes sequences like 3:14 3:38 4:14 4:32 5:20 5:38 6:32 6:50 7:44 7:56 and low water figures 9:14 9:56 10:08 10:56 1:14 12:08 12:20 1:20 with a final 1332 mark.

Five day outlook for northern New England and New England states

The Weather Bureau forecasts a five day period Tuesday to Saturday with near normal temperatures overall. Highs mostly in the low 70s, cooler 60s in parts of Maine and New Hampshire. Lows in the 40s north and 50s in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Showers likely Friday or Saturday with total precipitation under a quarter inch.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island New Hampshire Maine

Coast Guard Faces Recruitment Shortfall Among Negroes

Washington report shows the Coast Guard struggles to attract Black applicants at cadet and officer levels. Kennedy noted no Negro cadets at the Coast Guard Academy in 1961, prompting a nationwide recruitment push that yielded only a few in cadets and officer ranks, with higher minority representation among civilian staff.

Washington U.S. Coast Guard John F. Kennedy Coast Guard Academy Merle J. Smith Baltimore Coast Guard

Gibraltar votes to stay British Crown Colony

Gibraltar residents celebrated a landslide vote to remain under British rule with 12,138 in favor and 44 for joining Spain. The Spanish regime had already cut exports and travel, with 5,300 Spaniards still employed on the Rock facing possible reprisals and travel restrictions.

Gibraltar The Rock Britain Spain Francisco Franco Beligee

Four youths escape injury in Biddeford road crash

Four Biddeford residents were unharmed when a rain slicked Alfred Road vehicle skidded off the road and struck a utility pole in Ly man. The car was driven by 17 year old Roland Henry Henaire of 40 Emery Street. Passengers included 18 year old Robert Ruel of 54 Alfred Street and Robert Richards plus Dwight The iet. State police investigated the crash.

Biddeford Alfred Lyman Roland Henry Henaire Emery St Robert Ruel Alfred Sr Robert Richards Dwight Wes San Jevied West Virginia Ford

Sisters Adopt Legal Names for All Members

The Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary announce that all members will use their legal family names. The change, voluntary within each community, aims to meet university and state education requirements. At St. Joseph's Convent Biddeford the list shifts include Sister Lucille Blouin and Sister Lorraine Berube among many others. New entrants at St. Joseph's this year include Sister Evelyn Chabot and Sister Rita Dionne.

Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary St. Lucie Lucille Blouin Aline Marie St. Louis High School Aline Madore Marie Winifred Lorraine Berube St. Elphege Marie Anne Beaudet St. John Claire Boucher Marie Adolphe Julie Couture St. Rolande Eugenie Demers Marie Annunciata Cecile Duperry St. Anges Edna Fredette Jeanne Francoise Alfreda Gagne Marius Marie Claire Lambert Marie Alphonse Therese Morin St. Cyr Geneva Paradis St. Gabriel de Marie Florence Patenaude St. Onesime de Jesus Agnes Pelletier Miriam Kenneth Adele St. Pierre St. Rosario Therese Therrien St. Claire de Marie Doris Tardy St. Louise de Jesus Bernadette Turcotte Marie Doris Patricia Thibodeau St. Imelda de l Eucharistie Cecile Violette St. Viola Dorothy Violette St. Joseph’s Evelyn Chabot St. Joseph’s School Bertha

Union Officials Begin Packaging New Demands

Union local 406 members at New England Division Movement Corp. Saco seek wage and fringe benefit increases and plan to submit a package to TWUA AFL CIO CLC. A November 1 contract expiry prompts early negotiations with press barred from meetings. timing depends on TWUA president Pollack’s availability.

TWUA Aflcio CLC New England Division Movement Corp Sace East William Pollack Robert Bissell Harold D’aoust New England Alex Anastasoff Biddeford-Saco

Discontent Grows in U.S. Public Schools and City Strikes

Public school teachers in New York cities reach a critical point amid ongoing disputes as other areas report tensions. Ford and United Auto Workers officials hold talks on resuming negotiations after a five day strike. Milwaukee police deploy tear gas to deter a white crowd from pursuing marchers back into a Negro neighborhood. Surveyor 5 survives a leak.

U.S New York Ford United Auto Workers Milwaukee

Auburn Voters Getting Jump on State Bond Issue

Auburn voters filed to the polls a day early for a $43 million bond issue referendum and to pick a new mayor five city council members and a school committee. The city, Maine’s first to adopt a city manager government, weighs charter changes including four year terms and staggered terms for council members.

Auburn Harry Woodward Clyde Goodey Donald Bernard William Corey Maine Secretary of State Augusta

Miss America Sees Tall Buildings In NYC Debut

Debra Dene Barnes the new Miss America expresses awe at New York’s skyscrapers during her first stop of a year long tour. The Moran Kansas native, 20, crowned in Atlantic City, plans to entertain troops in Vietnam and later teach piano after college. She would donate any $1 million to research for multiple sclerosis.

New York Debra Dene Barnes Moran Kan Atlantic City N.J Miss Barnes Vietnam U. S Jane Anne Jayroe Dwight Barnes Fort Scott Kansas State College Pittsburg

Mrs R Spath Honored At College Silver Tea

Mrs Richard J Spath wife of Dr Spath president of St Francis College Biddeford was honored at a college silver tea. Guild officers and numerous guests attended in Stella Maris Hall with roles in pouring organizing and guest book duties noted among attendees from St Francis College Marie Joseph Academy St Andre's Convent and Holy Cross.

Richard J. Spath Dr. Spath St. Francis College Biddeford Ladies’ Guild Stella Maris Hall Marcelle Duranceau Specia Projects Committee Guild Grace McCarthy Irene Auger Claire Malasnik Germaine Fecteau Gerard Page Patrick Parker Robert Doherty Clarence Laplante O.F.M Annette Ross Helen Warner Doris Mino F. A. Nowotny Gertrude Wood Irene Morin Anna Tardif Marie Valliere Bella Cote Marie Camille Marie Joseph Academy Ste. Marie Dolores St. Andre’s Convent Ste. Cecile Rita Berube St. Andre's Home Lucien Doyon Alfred Paul James Murphy Montreal Spath

Brush Fire Halted on Old Salt Road in Old Orchard Beach

Seven firemen using booster lines halted a brush fire on Old Salt Road Saturday afternoon. No damage reported. The piece notes the Rx prescription symbol as a second century adaptation from Egyptian myth.

Old Orchard Beach Old Salt Road

Car Owner Sees Back Seat Burn In Parked Vehicle

John Cowgill of Arundel returned after the parade to find his car on Graham Street with the back seat burning on the sidewalk. Firefighters blamed a carelessly tossed cigarette for starting the fire and had the seat removed to prevent further flames.

Biddeford Graham Street John Cowgill Arundel Cowgill

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Joseph Beauchesne Holmes Morrison Mrs D.C Persona Societe St. Jean de Bienfaisance Soeciete’s Main and Elm Streets Roland Charland Raoul Labranche Arthur Boissonneault Edward Maxon News At R. Spath Dearborn Alfred Street Carey Bros. Jewelers Thacher Building Richard F. Dutcher
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