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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1967

Page

2

Death notice for Aime Lucien Levesque of Biddeford

Aime Lucien Levesque 61 of 7 Bacon Street Biddeford died in a local nursing home after a long illness He was born October 8 1905 in Biddeford son of Arthur and Eugenie Levesque He worked at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard retired due to ill health Survivors include one daughter Reinette Barton Worcester MA two brothers Rene Levesque Saco Leopold Levesque Biddeford six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8 am at St Joseph Church Friends may call at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Biddeford today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm

Aime Lucien Levesque Bacon St Biddeford Arthur Eugenie Chamberland Levesque St. Joseph’s Church Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Reinette Barton Worcester Mass Rene Levesque Saco Leopold Levesque Bolduc Alfred St

Adah Chapter Honors New District Deputy in Biddeford

Adah Chapter of the Eastern Star in Biddeford honored Frances Smith with a district deputy grand matron appointment for District I Maine OBS during a business meeting and reception at the Odd Fellows and Masonic Hall. The event featured gifts a birthday cake, entertainment by Muriel Desrosiers, a buffet, and guest officers from multiple chapters.

Adah Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford Odd Fellows and Masonic Hall Alfred Street Hazel E. Noble Llewellyn B. Crowley Elizabeth Tate Ruth Batley Electa Priscilla Miniwanca Clover Union Frances Smith Grand Chapter Maine Smith Muriel Desrosiers Agnes Swett Rachel Calderwood Sarah Orne Jewett South Berwick Sanford Highpine Wells Lyman Old Orchard Beach Iona Portland Beacon Light North Berwick Wayne Piscataqua Kittery Casco Freeport Sunset Skynegan Androscoggin Durham Longfellow Ruth Springvale Twin City Annette Saco Ethel D. Gowen Harry Horsfield Luther Piper Piscataquis

City Referendum Poll Date Changed in Biddeford Charter

Biddeford voters will go to the polls on Oct. 17 for a three question referendum. The mayoral salary would rise from 1500 to 3500 dollars and terms for city officials would be extended. The measure also covers councilmen pay and fire commission elections.

Biddefords Biddeford Norman O. Racine

Beach Mishap Damages Two Parked Cars in Old Orchard Beach

Police report a truck driven by Devereaux Barnes of 90 East Grand Ave. struck two parked vehicles on East Grand Avenue. The cars belong to Vilda Meikle and Ellen Tompkins Ptland. no injuries were reported.

Alaska Highway Turns 25 This Year

The Alaska Highway, stretching about 1 523 miles, marks its 25th anniversary this year highlighting decades of connectivity and travel through Alaska and Yukon communities.

Alaska

Funeral Directors and Funeral Homes in Saco Maine

Directory style listing notes funeral service firms in Saco Maine. Includes Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street and Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street with phone numbers. Emond's Funeral Home is also listed with numbers and personnel.

Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Dial

Funeral for Mrs Athenia Koutoulakos in Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs. Athenia Koutoulakos of 295 Beach Street Saco were held at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Biddeford with Rev. Alex D Xanthakis officiating. Bearers included Nicholas Vlahakos Stephen Brickates Charles Houreas and Peter Shoureas. Burial was in St Demetrios Cemetery followed by a luncheon at the Koutoulakos home.

Athenia Koutoulakos Beach St Saco St. Demetrios Adams Street Biddeford Alex D. Xanthakis Peter Dalapas Nicholas Vlahakos Stephen Brickates Charles Houreas Peter Shoureas Peter Philip Chiavaras Koutoulakos Beach Street

Mrs Helen Lange 89 Funeral Held In Saco

Mrs Helen G Lange 89 of 43 Middle Street Saco died Friday afternoon at 2 from Shumway Funeral Home Saco Rev Robert Ross of Kennebunk Unitarian Church officiated Interment was in the family lot Hope Cemetery Kennebunk

Helen Lunge Helen G. Lange Middle St Saco Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Robert Ross Kennebunk

Miss Theresa Burns Rites Held at Biddeford Church

Funeral services for Miss Theresa Burns formerly of DeLand Florida were held Saturday morning at St Marys Church Biddeford A requiem high mass was offered by Rev Maurice Goan with Louise Welch organist and William Cleary vocalist Interment followed in St Marys Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Father Goan Bearers were Bryan Cote Oscar Clement Robert Lockhart Brendon W Twomey Samuel Gagnon and John Harvey

Theresa Burns DeLand Fla St. Mary’s Church Biddeford Maurice Goan Louise Welch William Cleary St. Mary's Cemetery Father Goan Bryan Cote Oscar Clement Robert Lockhart Brendon Vv. Twomey Samuel Gagnon John Harvey

Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Graves held in Saco

Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Graves of 35 Woodland Ave Old Orchard Beach were conducted Saturday morning at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco. Rev John Miller of the United Church of Christ Biddeford officiated. Burial followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco with committal prayers.

Ethel Graves Woodland Ave Old Orchard Beach Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco John Miller United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford Laurel Hill Cemetery Miller

Funeral services for Lther W. Piper

Funeral services for Luther W. Piper of 420 Pool Road Biddeford were held Saturday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco. Rev. Donald Hess officiated, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford. Pallbearers were Wilmont Bailey Walter Alexander Dunlap Lodge AF and AM, Robert Johnson and Robert Gross.

Luther W. Pipex Lther W. Piper Pool Road Biddeford Dennett and Craig Main St Saco Donald Hess Foss Street South Biddeford Methodist Church Greenwood Cemetery Wilmont Bailey Walter Alexander Dunlap Lodge Robert Johnson Robert Gross

Mountain cog railway disaster on Jacob's Ladder

Six people died and many injured when a passenger car overturned on the steep Jacob’s Ladder grade of 37.41 percent on the Mt. Washington cog railway. Officials withheld names pending next of kin notification. a partial injured list was released. 72 were taken to Littleton Hospital, with some transferred to Berlin and Mary Hitchcock Hospitals in Hanover for serious head and facial injuries.

Jacob's Ladder Littleton Hospital New Hampshire Vermont Mary Hitchcock Hospital Hanover Berlin Francis M. Appleton Gorham Mt. Washington

Biddeford Residents in Medical and Travel Notes

Mrs Georgianna Eemillard of 347 Main Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center Portland. Mr and Mrs Henry Gendron of 6 Graham Street Biddeford returned home after visiting their son Harold Gendron and his family in Minneapolis Minnesota by jet plane. Mrs Ruth Thompson of 43 West Street Biddeford is again at home after a stay at Maine Medical Center. Dean P Wolfahrt son of Dr and Mrs Eugene Wolfahrt of 24 Hall Avenue Saco has begun his sophomore year at Hebron Academy where he is on the football squad for the 1967 season.

Georgianna Eemillard Main St Biddeford Maine Medical Center Portland Henry Gendron Graham St Harold Gendron Minneapolis Mann Ruth Thompson West St Dean P. Wolfahrt Eugene Wolfahrt Hall Ave Saco Hebron Academy

Local Fraternal and Community Meetings Scheduled

Election of officers for Lafayette Court of Foresters at 8 tonight in Emery Street Biddeford hall. United Baptist Churchwomen of Saco hold a pot luck supper Wednesday at 6 p.m. Rev. Benjamin C. Bubar Jr. speaks. Owen Davis Post American Legion meets 8 p.m. Tuesday at Beach Street post home with guest Allen Lukas. Dis abled American Veterans meet 7:30 tonight at Bradbury Street hall. Saco Valley Association for Retarded Children starts first monthly meeting tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. Hollis Elementary School Route 35. Saco Extension 10 a.m. tomorrow in G A R Hall Cutts Avenue. Blue Feather Council Pocahontas meets Thursday 7 p.m. Le Foyer Hall. St. Louis Women's Association meets Wednesday 7:30 p.m. at St. Louis High Graham Street Biddeford.

Lafayette Court Catholic Order of Foresters Emery Street Biddeford Hall United Baptist Churchwomen of Saco Benjamin C. Bubar Jr Maine Christian Civic League Owen Davis Post American Legion Post Beach Street Allen Lukas Dirigo Saco Valley Association For Retarded Children Hollis Blue Feather Council Pocahontas le Foyer Hall Foss Street Pool Street Biddeford St. Louis Women’s Association St. Louis High Graham Street

Church notices outline Tuesday meetings across area

Sunbeams girls 6 to 10 meet Tuesday at 3 30 p m in Salvation Army hall Old Orchard Beach. Ladies Home League gathers 7 30 p m at same hall. Prayer meeting at Full Gospel church Wells 7 30 p m. Circle A Biddeford meets 1 30 p m at 334 Main St Saco. Circle C meets 1 30 p m with 264 Elm St Biddeford. Circle D Biddeford Pool meets 1 30 p m. Council of Churches meets 7 30 p m tonight at United Baptist Church Saco. Board of Deacons meets 7 30 tonight Fellowship Hall Biddeford.

Sunbeams Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Ladies Home League Full Gospel Wells The United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford Annie Phillips Main St Saco John Moeckel Clayton W. Cartmill Elm St Hazel Noble Council of Churches United Baptist Church Main Street Fellowship Hall

Town Fails To Pay Expenses

JACKMAN AP Residents of this small northwestern town on the Quebec border have been without a resident physician for more than a year. The report notes local services are strained as the town struggles to fund essential healthcare amid ongoing budget pressures.

Jackman Quebec

Agency Seeks Skilled Workers for Vietnam Posts

Portland AP dispatch says the Agency for International Development will run a two day Maine recruitment drive to hire civilians for Vietnam. AID public affairs chief Herbert F. Hodge names fields sought including area development, vocational education, personnel relations, medicine, public administration, agriculture and more. Salaries range from 6500 to 19000 yearly with a 25 percent hardship post bonus.

Portland Maine Agency For International Development Vietnam Herbert F. Hodge Hodge

Radios speed helicopter service at Washington forum

Fred W. Wilkins of Sylvania described three compact radios for the Light Observation helicopter package. The radios are designed to speed servicing and let helicopters return quickly to regular operations. He told the American Helicopter Society forum that for the first time the Army can predict how long it will take to repair a radio.

Radio East Washington Fred W. Wilkins Wilkins Sylvania American Helicopter Society Army

Residents vote against doctor funding in Jackman region

Signs warn motorists to drive carefully through the Jackman region for lack of a doctor. Saturday residents voted 65 to 41 against reimbursing four local men 508 dollars for expenses in trying to obtain a physician.

Jackman

Portland Area Weather Outlook Tonight and Tuesday

Weather forecast for Portland shows a cloudy night with low temperatures in the middle 40s to middle 50s. Tuesday brings partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers in the eastern portion and cooler conditions overall.

Portland

Episcopalians Push Reform and Ecumenism in Seattle

A govern ing congress of Episcopalians opened a broad reform program at the triennial convention in Seattle with Bishop John E. Hines urging union with nine other American denominations and a $3 million annual push to aid the Negro poor. The 3.5 million member church, part of the Anglican Communion, seeks doctrinal liberty and renewed worship as delegates gather before a mass Seattle Coliseum audience of clergy and lay delegates.

Seattle Congress of Episcopalians John E. Hines Times Seattle Coliseum Hines

U S Planes Attack Bridge Near Red China as War Moves

AP reports U S aircraft strike a bridge within a minute of China's border and bomb Hai Phong to seal the port. Harry Ashmore says a State Department peace bid to North Vietnam was effectively canceled by President Johnson. Senators warn U Thant plan could cost more American lives.

Associated Press Vietnam U.S Red China Haiphong Harry §. Ashmore North Vietnam U.S. State Department Johnson U.N U Thant Hanoi

Goal dispute sparks stadium chaos and deadly crush

A heated disagreement over a goal triggers stone throwing by spectators, a stampede as people flee, and at least 40 deaths. Security forces scramble to control the crowd as rescue services evacuate.

Auto Fatalities Rise Over Weekend in Maine

Bangor AP report notes two weekend deaths raise Maine highway toll to 165 for the year, with Guilford resident Morice Landry, 27, dying from complications after being pinned under a car for 81 hours, and Hazel McNamara, 69, of Bangor killed when her vehicle overturned on Route 1 A.

Bangor Guilford Maine Eastern Maine General Hospital Morice Landry Landry Stockton Prospect Hazel McNamara

Former Grid Stars Make College Debut

Five former Biddeford players from Edward Waters College Jacksonville Florida saw action as the Tigers routed Paul Quinn College Waco Texas 45 0 Coach Ferman Martin said Dick Saucier at end played most of the game He caught several passes including a 40 yard reception Saucier was an all state end on last year s Biddeford Tiger champion squad Also seen on Saturday night were Rick Pappas Norm Goulet Stan McAlevey and Bob Demers All are expected to play next Saturday against Morris College in Florida.

Biddeford Edward Waters College Jacksonville Fla Florida Paul Quinn Waco Tex Ferman Martin Dick Saucier Martin Saucier Biddeford Tiger Edward Waters Tigers Rick Pappas Norm Goulet Stan McAlevey Bob Demers Tigers Morris College

Biddeford PTA Meets Tuesday With Distinguished Delegates

The Biddeford Parent-Teacher Association meets at 7 30 p m tomorrow at Kennedy School Biddeford Officials say the session will feature Susan Maxwell and John Throumoulos last June delegates to Dirigo Boys and Girls State held at the University of Maine Orono and Colby College Waterville An executive board meeting will be held at 6 30 p m officals said

Biddeford Parent- Teacher Association Kennedy School West Street Susan Maxwell John Throumoulos Dirigo University of Maine Orono Colby College Waterville

UN Reconvenes Emergency Session on Arab-Israeli Dispute

The U N General Assembly resumes its emergency session but forwards the issue to the regular session starting Tuesday.

U.N. General Assembly

Biddeford High ROTC Cadets Fly in Initio Flight Session

About half of Biddeford High School Air Force Junior ROTC Aerospace enrollment participated in introductory flights Saturday morning at Biddeford Airport. Lt. Col. Everett B. Thurlow piloted a Cherokee rented from Sanford Airport guiding 12 takeoffs and landings, as students learned flight controls and “G” forces.

Biddeford High School Air Force Everett B. Thurlow USAF Sanford Col. Thurlow Richard Angers Ronald Boucher Richard Boucher Daniel Baker Roland Beaudoin Arthur Caron David Cote David Crocker Dwight D. Davis Andrew Deprey Dennis Deschambeault Keith Doyon Alan Emerson Normand Bon Stanley Evans David Fifield Richard Frechette

Paul Wight Hosts Swap Talk and Brag at Micromounters Roundup

Paul Wight acted as auctioneer during the Swap Talk and Brag Day segment at the New England Micromounters Fall Roundup featuring mineral specimens and cutting materials. The event drew collectors and hobbyists for demonstrations and sales.

Paul Wight New England

Scarborough Couple Feted At Surprise Party

A surprise party celebrated the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Moreau at their Route 1 Scarborough home. Guests included family and local friends with out of town attendees and club sponsors noted. The event featured a silver money tree gift and was hosted by their children and Mrs. Ralph Chretien.

Scarborough Paul E. Moreau Route 1 Sarborough St. Peter and Paul Church Lewiston Viau Pauline Priscille Liliane Constance Helene Armand Denise Annette Ralph Chretien Henry Moreau Raymond Daigle Joseph Moreau Gerard Moreau Alfred Moreau Donald Boissonneault Susan Donald Parent Arthur Daigle Ovide Moreau Donald Daigle David Raymond Nate Theresa Chretien Roger Taylor Iris Richard Houle Tammy Richard Moreau Catherine Moreau Alphonse Vachon Steven Bennett Armand Lamy Scott Smith Lynn Massachusetts Mary Lamy Marianne Moreau Marcel Chretien Robert Moreau Larry Lamy

Detroit Teachers Vote to Accept New Contract Package

Union leaders unanimously approved a tentative agreement with the Detroit Board of Education to reopen schools for 300000 pupils. The package includes an 850 across the board annual raise for two years and a 39 week year, with a potential 9.35 million dollar annual cost and an 8 million dollar deficit to be covered by state funding.

Detroit Detroit Federation of Teachers DFT Detroit Board of Education Mary Ellen Riordan Peter Grylls Grylls Norman Drachler

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Aime Levesque Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Biddeford-Saco Disabled American Veterans Bradbury Street G.A.R. Hall Cutts Avenue Church Notes Agency I High A Mrs Anastasoff Grid Stars PTA Robert D. Pate Dennett & Craig Funeral Home Rotc Group Saco Valley Gem and Mineral Club, Inc Lower Bartlett Town Hall Intervale, N. H Walter Wuth Dearborn Carey Bros Jene Thacher Bulldins Louis Deangelis Metropolitan Life Columbia Swift S&h Elm Street Intown Lisbon Street Globe Discount Center Rochester, N.H Pine Tree Shopping Center Forest Avenue Edward’s Columbia Discount Foods
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