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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1967

Page

2

Deaths of Luther Wright Piper 90 Biddeford

Luther Wright Piper 90 of 420 Pool Road Biddeford died yesterday in a Biddeford hospital after a lengthy illness. He served as ward alderman in Biddeford and was born January 13 1877 in Biddeford. He worked in lumber then farming and raised a garden yearly. He was a member of Dunlon Lodge AF and AM Atas Chapter OES and South Biddeford Methodist Church. He is survived by widow Ella Potts Piper one son George Piper five sisters and two grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. tomorrow at Dennett Craig Funeral Home Saco with Rev Donald Hess officiating. friends may call tonight 7 to 9.

Luther Wright Piper Pool Road Biddeford Piper Geese FE Betsy Wakefield Piper Dunlon Lodge Atas Order of the Eastern Star South Biddeford Methodist Church Ella Potts Piper George Piper Baltimore Emma Addie Florence Piper Carl Emerson Charles Norwood Dennett, and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco Donald Hess Foss Street Methodist Church

Mrs Ethel Graves of Old Orchard Beach Dies at 84

Mrs. Ethel Graves 84 of 35 Woodland Ave Old Orchard Beach died in a Biddeford hospital Thursday after a long illness. Born in Darby England March 14 1883 she lived in Boston from 1924 to 1961. Survived by widower Walter F Graves two sons Ernest F Bedford Mass Donald C Easton Mass four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco at 10 am tomorrow Rev John Miller to officiate with interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. Friends may call 7 to 9 tonight.

Old Orchard Beach Ethel Graves Woodland Ave Biddeford Darby England Benjamin and Janet Henderson Bridges Canada Boston Graves United Church of Christ (Congregational Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco

Knights of Columbus Host Dance in Biddeford

Members of the Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus in Biddeford will sponsor a dance on Saturday September 23 at the Washington Street hall. Music will be provided by Frank Manduea and his Orchestra officials said.

Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Biddeford Washington Street Hall Frank Manduea

Funeral Home Notices and Directors Listed

SHUMWAY Funeral Service of Saco at 35 Spring Street with contact 284 5611 and Philip H. Gross Sr. as Director EMOND'S Funeral Home lists 284 5511 with Frank X. Emond and J. P. Conroy named in the notice.

Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy

Card of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement

The family of the late Raymond F Parisien and Madeleine Lambert express sincere gratitude for kindness, floral tributes, and sympathy shown during bereavement. Special thanks to the priests of St Andre and Sister St Catherine of Notre Dame Hospital for comfort and care.

Raymond F. Parisien St. Andre's

Miss Theresa Burns 92 dies in Biddeford nursing home

Miss Theresa B Burns 92 formerly of DeLand Florida died this morning in a Biddeford nursing home. Born in Biddeford she was daughter of Michael and Mary Burns and a communicant of St Marys Church. Surviving is one nephew Dr William B O Sullivan of Biddeford. Funeral tomorrow at 9 am from St Marys Church Biddeford. Friends may call at Cote Funeral Home Saco 7 to 9 tonight.

Theresa B. Burns DeLand, Fla Biddeford Miss Burns Michael and Mary Burns St. Mary's Church William B. O'Sullivan St. Mary’s Church Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets Saco

Death of Mrs. Athenia Koutoulakos in Saco Maine

Athenia Koutoulakos 88 of 195 Beach St Saco died in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness born in Vahoe Greece Aug 15 1879 daughter of John and Maria Levakos came to the United States in 1914 widow of Peter Koutoulakos She leaves son Emanuel two brothers George Nicholas Levakos sister Stella Contraros four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services from St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Sunday at 1 30 p m Friends may call Emond Funeral Home Biddeford this evening 7 10 and Saturday 2 4 and 7 10 p m.

Athenia Koutoulakos Beach St Saco Biddeford Vahoe Greece John and Maria (Xathakos) Levakos Peter Koutoulakos St. Demetrios Emanuel Koutoulakos George Nicholas Levakos Stella Contraros Sandra Miminos Somerville Mass Anne Bradwell York Stephanie Selina Koutoulakos Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Biddeford Man Alfred Cote Dies After Illness At 58

Alfred Cote aged 58 of 7 Pike Street Biddeford died in a local hospital Thursday after a long illness. Born March 19 1909 in Biddeford he worked at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard nine years. He was a St. Andre's Church communicant and Union St Jean Baptiste member. Survived by two daughters Doris Brochu and Gloria Saucier, father Wilfrid Cote, stepmother, three brothers, four sisters, six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation today 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm with funeral Saturday at 9 am from St Andre's.

Alfred Cote Pike St Biddeford Wilfrid and Antonia Demers Cote Portsmouth Naval Shipyard St. Andre’s Church Union St. Jean Baptiste d’Amerique Doris

Mary L. Taylor of Kennebunk dies at 74

Mrs. Mary L. Taylor 74 of 6 Bourne St Kennebunk died at home. Born June 7 1893 she was widow of Harrison A. Taylor and a 50year member of Arundel Grange and Pythian Sisters. Survived by son A Harrison Taylor daughter Mrs Barbara T Porter seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services Sunday 2 pm Bibber Memorial Chapel interment Hope Cemetery. Visitation Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

Kennebunk Mary L. Taylor Bourne St Benjamin Littleield Taylor Harrison A. Taylor Arundel Grange Pythian Sisters A. Harrison Taylor Barbara T. Porter Melrose Mass Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Hope Cemetery

James Scully Named Dean of University

Dr. James A. Scully, UC assistant dean of men since 1960, promoted to dean of men at the University of Cincinnati. He holds a BA from Stetson, MA from Columbia, EdD from UC, and has 14 years in teaching counseling and administration. He formerly led Pine Grove School and taught at Benjamin Franklin High School. He is a member of national and state student personnel associations.

Cincinnati Ohio James A. Scully University of Cincinnati Lela B. Scully Bradbury St Biddeford Maine Dean Scully Stetson University DeLand, Fla Columbia University Pine Grove Saugerties N.Y Benjamin Franklin High School Ridgewood N.J Scully National and Ohio Association of Student Personnel Administrators National Association of Foreign Student Affairs

Shipyard Signs Labor Package at Portsmouth Naval Yard

About 1,200 employees and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard signed a 15 to 24 month working conditions agreement. Rear Adm. William C. Hush is noted in the signing report.

Portsmouth Nil Portsmouth Naval Shipyard William C. Hush

Funeral services for Harry Horsfield in Biddeford

Funeral services for Harry Horsfield age 63 of Graham Street Biddeford were held at Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford with Rev. Gerald Burtt officiating. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery followed with Bearers from Biddeford Saco Journal. A large delegation from Webber Hospital attended.

Harry Horsfield Graham St Biddeford Christ Episcopal Church Gerald FE. Burtt Blanche Beal Woodlawn Cemetery Father Burtt Biddeford-Saco Journal Were, W. Paul Casavant, Elston P. Ingalls Fred Tebbenhoff Leroy Kimball Jr Oscar Normand Roland Allard Webber Hospital

Funeral services for George Tito held in Saco

Funeral services for George Tito of 284 Lincoln Street Saco were held yesterday at 2 p.m. at the Orthodox Church on Adams Street with Rev Alex D Xanthakis officiating. Prayers were said at 1 p.m. at Shumway Funeral Home. Burial followed at St Demetrios Cemetery Biddeford with bearers George Wangel Benny Tito Thomas Sothr Louis Anton Kostag Tito and Quintin Constantine.

George Tito Lincoln St Saco St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Adams Street Biddeford Alex D. Xanthakis Shumway Funeral Home Spring St St. Demetrios Cemetery George Wangel Benny

Portland Weather Quiet Tonight with High Clouds

Fair conditions in Portland with no major temperature changes tonight and Saturday. Some high cloudiness in the extreme south portion. Lows tonight in the 40s.

Portland

Funeral for Charles A Loranger at St. Margaret's Church

Charles A Loranger of 9 Hilltop Drive had funeral services at St. Margaret's Church with Rev. John H Clancy and others officiating. Burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco included military honors from Pease Air Force Base Newington New Hampshire with a large delegation from local schools.

Charles A Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret's Church Charles A. Loranger Hilltop Drive John H. Clancy Royal J. Parent Auburn Rudolph J. Leveille Antonio R. Boisvert Loranger Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Pease Air Force Base Newington N. H Brig Ballard Father Clancy Father Leveille Louis DeAngelis Jerome G. Plante Bernard Forbush Howard Cushman Jerome LePelletier Anthony Tsomides Paul Tibbetts William McLeod Louis Belliveau Grant Willey Norman Anderson Theodore Morsey

Weather Outlook for New England Five Day Forecast

The Weather Bureau reports a five day outlook for northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Daytime highs will average mid to upper 70s with 40s north and 50s south for lows. Cooler by mid week with precipitation totaling a quarter to half an inch as showers by Tuesday or Wednesday.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

Medical patient from Biddeford at Webber Hospital

Personais ipre Grenier of 182 Biddeford is a medical patient at the Webber hospital ward. The report notes a care status update and ongoing treatment for the unnamed patient in the local medical facility.

Ipre Grenier Biddeford Webber Ampial

Church Notes: Fellowship Meeting at Lyman Baptist

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

Lyman Baptist Church Good Wins Mills Goodwins Mills Methodist Church

Lady Volunteers Fight for Donations of Towels and Glasses

The Camp Ellis Volunteer Fire men's Auxiliary meeting asked members for dish towels and drinking glasses for firefighting gear. President Mrs. Lillian Morris led sessions with reports from Ruth Stackpole and others, a fund drive thank you, a cleanup committee update, and appointments to the refreshment panel for next week.

Camp Ellis Violet Gerry Coi Morris Laura Robbins Constance Collard Susan Gagnon Jeannine Pendleton Joanne Larochelle Judith Gagne Ruth Cote

Budget Bureau Weighs Belt Tightening Across Agencies

Slices continued from Page One note proposals to curb overtime amid months of talks. Officials report the Budget Bureau pushing belt tightening to reduce costs and balance the budget.

Budget Bureau

Mistrial Returned in Kennebunk Assault Case

Justice James L. Reid declared a mistrial in the assault and battery case of three Kennebunk youths charged in the beating of Gerard Roy of Biddeford on June 7. The next trial term is January.

Alfred James L. Reid Kennebunk Biddeford Gerard Roy Samuel Donald Tufts Glenn A. Tufts Steven R. Phillips Marcel R. Viger Justice Reid William J. McMahon Bayside N.Y Old Orchard Beach Daniel J. Sullivan Sanford Old Orchard Sullivan York County Daniel A. Hill Schenectady Hale Danis Hill Orin Dye Saco John S. Archer Parsonsfield Winfield P. Griffith Limerick Carnal Knowledge Claude van Tassel New Milford Conn

Biddeford Girl Struck By Car

A seven year old Biddeford girl was struck by a car on Elm Street and treated for lacerations on the chin before being released from Webber Hospital. The driver was Roger C. Poulin of Lynn Massachusetts. Police officers Roger Fecteau and Armand Quellette investigated at the Biddeford and Saco Water Co. nearby.

Biddeford Webber Hospital Elm Street Rita Litalien West Cutts St Roger C. Poulin Lynn Mass Biddeford and Saco Water Co Roger Fecteau Armand Quellette

Agreement signed by shipyard commander and union leader

The shipyard commander and Timothy DB. Flynn president of Local 4 American Federation of Technical Engineers AFL-CIO signed the agreement Thursday.

Library Implements Winter Hours Schedule

The Mc Arthur Library begins winter hours today with daily closing at 8 p.m. Weekdays close at 8 p.m. except Saturday when closing time is 12 36 p.m. This change reflects the season's reduced activity and staff scheduling.

McArthur

PTA Members Invite Locke School Families to Oct Meeting

Saco Parent-Teacher Association plans personal invitations to Locke School children and new families for the first PTA meeting on October 17 at Fairfield School Pepperm Park. Executive board met at 248 North Street to outline the year and calendar notes.

Locke School Saco Parent - Teacher Association PTA Fairfield School Pepperell Park Jason Ramsdell North St Thomas Morrison Bernard C. Forbush Morrison Children’s Theater of Portland Saco Winter St Robert Moody William Soucy Bradley C. Leach Leavitt Emmons Louise Loughery Andre Cloutier Charles Cotsis

Salvation Army Troop Committee Meeting Held at Brengle Center

The semi annual Troop Committee gathering of the Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army Ocean Spray Guards and Kuni somore Sunbeam Troops convened at the Brengle Corps and Youth Center Building. Attendees included Chairwoman Mrs. Brigadier Warren and Vice Chair Mrs. Margery Sweet along with Sunbeam and Guard leaders and chaplain.

Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army Ocean Spray Kunisomore Sunbeam Brengle Corps and Brigadier Warren Captain Klemanski Sunbeam Margery Sweet Ada Phinney Beverly Bryant Beatrice Hall Myrtle Miller Howell Major Andreason

Rainbow Girls Report At Old Orchard Beach Assembly Meeting

Old Orchard Beach Assembly of the Rainbow for Girls heard reports from Judy Winslow Lynn Pittfield Linda Herrick and Gail Plummer on Grand Family Day York Belfast Bradford Chapter DeMolay and the new Rainbow Assembly. Officers Lynette Pittfield Judy Winslow Allison Witham Jane Thurston and Susan Mullen were elected and will be installed Sept 30.

Old Orchard Beach Kathy Knight Bradford Saco Lynette Pittfield Judy Winslow Allison Witham Charity Jane Thurston Hope Susan Mullen Faith

Wells Man Nabbed During Store Heist

A Wells man, Ralph Lawrence aged 20, was arrested inside Sam Cohen Fruit Store at 97 Main St Biddeford early today. He faces charges of breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny. Police found him in the store after a call about a break in. This marks the Cohen shop’s third hit in two weeks.

Wells Biddeford Ralph Lawrence Sam Cohen Main St Raymond Langevin Lawrence Cohen

Houlton Man Fined For Traffic Death

Herbert L. Ouellette 49 of Presque Isle appealed a 400 dollar fine for imprudent speed that killed two 10 year old girls Janet Rouse and Melody Shorey of Haynesville on August 22. A 30 day jail term on the same count was suspended and no probable cause found for reckless death charges. The note adds a statistic about bad checks.

Houlton Herbert L. Ouellette Presque Isle Turner Janet Rouse Melody Shorey Haynesville Ouellette

Parish Priest Outlines Proposed Parish Council

Rev. Charles Rivard outlines a three ward parish council of 30 parishioners for St. Andre's Biddeford. Ward captains are named with workers listed. council aims to augment church work, increase lay involvement, and serve as a communications link between priest and laity under Vatican II.

Charles Rivard St. Andre’s Biddeford Father Rivard Joseph Plamondon Sylvie Chouinard Joseph Roy Paul Neault Claire Nadeau William Sutton Paul Beaupre Armand Fecteau Raoul LaBranche Wilfred Fecteau Lucien Doyon Cecile Thibeault Jeannette Courtois Emile Lamontagne Norman

John F Kennedy School Named By Kaffa Project

A Biddeford High School drive funded a Kaffa Province Ethiopia school built with Dekia villagers carrying stones and wood uphill for miles. The four-room facility with tin roof and timber frames is planned to last 10 to 20 years. Peace Corps volunteers report on progress and gratitude, noting isolated Kaffa life and the school’s name honors John Kennedy for education for all.

Kaffa Ethiopia Biddeford High School Peace Corps Washington Peace Corp Dekia Catholic Mission Bonga Biddeford Dekia Dekia Rasha Mamo John F. Kennedy John Kennedy

Hurricane forecast eyes U S coast as storm nears Cuba

Storm forecaster Joseph Pellissier warned of high tides and gale winds along the southwestern Cuban coast by early afternoon. He said the long range outlook targets the United States though it is too early to specify landing points as the storm moves.

Joseph Pellissier Cuban United States Pellissier

Orchard Lodge Installation Plans for 1967 68 Officers

Orchard Lodge A F and A M holds a semi public installation Saturday at 8 p.m. in Robinson Memorial Hall West Grand Avenue with installing officer Frederick W. Elwell and aides Gordon Maddix and Robert Tarbox. Refreshments to follow. Present officers to assemble at 7 30 p.m.

Old Orchard Beach Orchard Lodge A.F Robinson Memorial Hall West Grand Avenue R. W Frederick W. Elwell Eighteenth Masonic District R. W. Bro Gordon Maddix Robert P. Tarbox

Andre Jacques Elected Vice President at Biddeford Saco Lodge

Andre Jacques was elected vice president of the Bideford Saco Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles at a meeting in Biddeford. He replaces Wilfred Edwin Jr., with Jothre Remillard named conductor pro-tem. A new office will be built downstairs and hall improvements noted. Isa dore Ledoux received a special award. Leopold Boisvert is a patient at Webber Hospital. The parking lot will be ready after more fill is added. The session was led by Lucien Martel.

Andre Jacque Vice Press Lst Bideford-Saco Aerie Order of Eagles Birch Street Biddeford Hall Jacques Wilfred Edwin Jr Jothre Remillard Isadore Ledoux Leopold Boisvert Webber Hospital Lucien Martel

Victory Dance for Game Winners in Biddeford Parish Hall

The winner of tonight's football game between Biddeford High and St. Louis High will be honored at a Victory Dance. The event at St. Joseph Parish Hall Green Street Biddeford starts at 7:30 PM and is sponsored by the St. Louis High School Band with the Penetrations group performing.

Biddeford St. Louis St. Joseph Parish Hall Green St Penetrations

Metropolitan Payouts Hit Over Two Billion to Policyholders

Metropolitan paid out more than $2 billion to policy holders and beneficiaries last year, the largest amount among peers. About two thirds of the total went to living policyholders.

Metropolitan

Hart Council Sets Five Percent Recruitment Goal

At the District Two meeting of the Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus in Biddeford Maine, State Deputy J Philip Masse announced a five percent membership increase target for each council. Attendees heard about the Six Point Program, youth programs, and the value of the order’s insurance plan.

Luke E. Hart Lionel Ayotte Supreme Council South Portland Order Supreme Veterans Hospital Togus Washington Street East Biddeford Little League

Parking Lot Fees To Benefit Club

The land between the St. Louis Alumni Field and Prospect Street Biddeford will be used for parking tonight at Waterhouse Field. The St. Louis Alumni Association owner of the property granted use to the high school Lettermen Club and all proceeds will help pay for athletic letters sweaters and awards.

St. Louis Alumni Field Prospect Street Biddeford Waterhouse Field Eagle Fresh Grid St. Louis Alumni Association St. Louis High School

Centennial Parade and Banquet Mark Saint Jean Baptiste Group

The St. Jean Baptiste de Bin finsance group's centennial celebrations conclude with a Sunday parade on September 24. The parade departs from the hall at Main and Elm at 10 20 and a banquet is planned for 6 in the hall.

Main Elm Biddeford

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Luther W. Piper Dennett & Craig Main Street Dial Mrs. Athenia Koutoulakos Cecile Julie Remillard Theresa Burns Mrs Mary Taylor James Scully FAI Ie Salvation Army Rainbow Girls Ethopian Andre Jacques Gulf Urbain A. Bisson Hart Council Carey Bros. Jewelers Thacher Building Dearborn Alfred Street Beachway For All Beach Street
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