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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1969

Page

2

Deaths Lawrence W Murphy 71 Saco resident

Lawrence W Murphy 71 of 2 Normand Ave Saco died at a local hospital after a lengthy illness born in Saco July 3 1898 son of Francis and Mary Murphy educated in Saco schools and employed by Saco Street Department retirement prior. Survived by widow Marjorie two sons Lawrence J Murphy Nashua NH Lester Murphy Old Orchard Beach five brothers and three sisters plus stepchildren and other relatives Funeral services at Shumway Funeral Home Saco with interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Friends may call today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Lawrence W. Murphy Normand Ave Saco Francis and Mary (Tarr) Murphy Lawrence Ju. Murphy Nashua N.H Lester Murphy Old Orchard Beach Russel Thur Waters Patricia Murphy Russell Carl Robert Charles Murhy Rolan Murphy Fort Myers Fila Jane Mur Kathryn Guptill Dorothy Hill Kenneth Larry White Cora White Ye Shumway Funeral Laurel Hill Cemetery

Mrs Josephine Moulton Rites Planned At Olney

Mrs Josephine Edna Moulton 88 longtime Olney resident and widow of Harry L Moulton died after illness She was born February 4 1881 in Newfield Maine daughter of George and Anna Smith and a Saco United Baptist Church member Surviving son Dr Weyee Moulton Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery Sac Maine with time to be announced by Dennett and Craig Funeral Home

Woodlawn Coom Sac Maine Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St

Longtime Biddeford Police Dept Retiree Gendron Dies

Louis Gendron 93 of Kennebunk former Biddeford resident died in a Kennebunk nursing home after illness. Born March 25 1876 in St Theodore Quebec he moved to Biddeford educated there and served in the police department. His widow Lauda Fortin Gendron died in 1956. Services planned Monday at Andre's Church in Biddeford with calling hours at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford Sunday and Monday.

Kennebunk Louis Gendron Oak St Biddeford St. Theodore Que Vital Vadnais) Gendron Ford B Ponicertment Lauda Fortin Gendron Gendron Andre Bidde Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Lake F E Hart Council to Offer Prayers for Edward Kelleher

Members of Lake FE Hart Council Knights of Columbus Biddeford meet tonight at 7 29 at Sansouer Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford to offer pavers for Edward Kelleher and other members.

Lake FE Hart Council Knights of Columbus Biddeford Sansouer Funeral Home Stone St Edward Kelleher

American Legion Members Pay Respects in Biddeford

Tighe Beaudoin Farley Post and Auxiliary hold a memorial gathering at 8 tonight in Biddeford to honor Edward Kelleher father of a member. Four moons of Uranus rotate retrograde. Santa Claus is a town in Spencer County Indiana known for Christmas postmarks.

Tighe Beaudoin Farley Post American Legion and Auxiliary Biddeford Sancer Crect Stone J Edward Kelleher Santa Claus Spencer County Ind

Funeral Homes and Directors in Saco Maine Listings

Funeral directors listed include Shumway Funeral Service at 35 String Street and Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street. Emond's Funeral Home is also noted with contact numbers and principal directors Frank X. Emond and J P Conroy.

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

Family thanks for support after Bertha Stone loss

The family of the late Bertha E. Stone expresses gratitude to Dr. Viger staff at Webber and Notre Dame Hospitals friends neighbors and relatives for cards flowers sympathy and acts of kindness following their mother’s death.

Viger Webber and Notre Dame Hospitals Bertha E. Stone Odelle Bedard

Funeral Services for Alfred J Ruel in Biddeford

Funeral services for Alfred J Ruel 79 Water St Biddeford were held at St Andre's Church with Rev Morris Moran officiating. A World War II Air Force veteran Kingsquad Base Newington NH fired the final salute. Interment at St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers. Bearers: Romeo Lapiere Rene Menard Romeo LaPierre Jr Roland Menard.

Alfred J. Ruel Alfred J .Ruel Water St Biddeford St .Andre’s Morris Moran Kingsqua Pease Air Force Base Newington N.H St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Moran Romeo Lapierre Rene Menard Romeo Lapierre Jr Roland Menard

Nixon Might Delay Moon Base Decision As Space Plans Expand

The article outlines continued Nerva nuclear rocket work and new Apollo landings funded for the next three years. It discusses a future earth orbiting space station, the shuttle concept to cut orbit costs, and a nuclear ferry between earth and moon stations, with Mars missions a longer term option for Nixon.

United States NASA Earth-Orbiting Space Station Earth Moon Earth Space Station Moon Space Station Moon Station Nixon Mars

Map history and a coconut tree riddle from the 17th century

The text notes a map created in the 17th century by Johnerg naming lunar Es. It presents a riddle about the most useful tree being the coconut palm with food cloth shelter shade and beauty. It also claims giraffe and mouse share the same neck bone count despite size differences.

Johnerg Newspaper Enterprise Association

Personal notices list two medical patients in Maine

George Sullivan 24 Center St Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Evangeline Letendre 68 Spring St Saco is a surgical patient at the Maine Medical Center Portland.

George Sullivan Center St Biddeford Webber Hospital Evangeline Letendre Spring St Saco Maine Medical Center Portland

Smorgasbord Tonight at United Methodist Church Saco

A community smorgasbord will be held tonight at United Methodist Church in Saco from 5 30 to 6 30 p m with proceeds benefiting church programs and a gift table available for attendees.

United Methodists Church Saco

Biddeford Church School Opens with Services and Meetings

Biddeford United Church of Christ on Crescent Street holds Sunday morning worship with an organ recital and hymns led by Mrs. Elinor Merry. Rev. John H. Miller will speak on Expectation. A school session for nursery through high school starts September 28 at 10:30. A 4 p.m. lawn workshop gathers church leaders to plan fall and winter programs. A 5:15 p.m. buffet lunch follows, hosted by the Women's Fellowship.

United Church of Christ Crescent St. Biddeford Martin Elinor Merry Tartans Fellowshipip Jeannette Worden Helen Horne Hazel Beety

Inquest Autopsy Petition on Mary Jo Kopechne Death

A petition seeks an exhumation and autopsy to determine cause of Mary Jo Kopechne's death with urgency. If autopsy shows non drowning causes, inquest directions may shift accordingly. The judge is asked to notify parents' attorneys and schedule a quick hearing.

Mills Mary Jo Kopeche Administration of Justice 5 Cst Mary Jo Kopechne Administration of Justice Dinis

Portland Weather Forecast Quietly Cool with Frost Likely

The forecast calls for clear and cool conditions tonight with lows in the 40s along the coast and in the 30s inland, frost likely in lowland areas. Saturday should be mostly sunny and slightly warmer away from the coast.

Portland

Forecast for New England Region This Week

The Weather Bureau projects a five day period from Saturday to Wednesday with near normal temperatures. Expect weekend warmth followed by a dip early next week. Daytime highs around 70 to 75 degrees, cooler in northern and eastern Maine, overnight lows 40s to 50s in Maine. Precipitation totals about one quarter to one half inch with showers likely Tuesday or Wednesday.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island Maine

CCD Group Elects Town Coordinators

The first Confraternity of Christian Doctrine meeting was held at St. Monica's Parish Center Portland Street. Representatives from Kennebunk Kennebunkport Wells and Ogunquit elected coordinators Mrs Richard Carlson Mrs Alban Hersey and Mrs Phillip King. The next meeting is set for Tuesday Sept 23 at 7 30 p m. A presiding woman should be titled mistress of ceremonies not master.

Kennebunk St. Monica's Church Portland Street Kennebunk Kennebunkport Wells Ogunquit Coleman P. O'Toole Richard Carlson Os Bank Alban Hersey Kennebunkport Phillip King Wells and

Fall meeting features industry role in public training

Vocational director Melvin Gay of Biddeford Vocational Center spoke at the Engineer ing and Manufacturing Association of New England meeting on industry aiding ongoing public training. New England Division Movement Corp. vice president Jackwich offered to help fund the center. Committee members elected include George Stanford as president and Joseph Perry as vice president. Retiring members listed, plus a large slate of attendees. Edmond Neault hosted a pre meeting dinner.

Melvin Gay Biddeford Engineering and Manufal Association of New E Poljackwich New England Division Movement Corp Saco George Stanford Joseph Perry Roland Gendron Robert Labelle Sven Edfors Gerry Nutrr Fred Descoteaux Henry Piette Robert Iter Geoge Dumais Marcel Parenteau Leo Cote William Therriault Roger Hill Robert Giles Oscar Paradis Robert Morris Ernest Birtles Donald Duranceau Fern Picard Wilfred Pembriant Donald Crogan Robert St. Louis Normand Cher Robert Neal Roland Menard Jean Thibeault Robert Blais Philip Masse Kendrick Woodworth Leo Goodwin Harrison Grover Michael Mariello Bernard Kirby Arthur LaBlanc Urbain Lemieux Henry Jolin Arthur Chevalier Edmond Neault

Elizabeth Kearney Enrolls At Regis College

Weston Ma Elizabeth Ann Kearney daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Kearney of Biddeford Maine has enrolled as a freshman at Regis College here from the local high school where she was active in student government and treasurer of the National Honor Society.

Weston Mass Elizabeth Ann Kearney Theodore Kearney Roberts St Biddeford Maine Fi College

Men's Club Meeting in Biddeford Opens Fall Season

The Men's Club of United Church of Christ Biddeford will hold its first Fall Winter meeting Monday at 6. Circle A of the Women's Fellowship led by Mrs. Cartmill Haley Patrick and Lundy will arrange and serve. After supper, President Arnold Calderwood will preside over a business session, with Rev. John H. Miller as guest speaker. Invitations extend to all parish men with reservations via Rev Miller or Calderwood or Leon Haines.

United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford Circle A Clayton Cartmill Joseph Haley Charles Patrick Norman Lundy Arnold Calderwood John H. Miller Mr. Miller Calderwood Leon Haines

Study Center Opens for Community Use at Foss Street Parish

Rev. Robert Rand of Fos Street Methodist Church announced a new study center in the vacant Foss Street parsonage beside Biddeford Church. Operations start mid October with language arts help for children and tutoring for students after school. Volunteers, retired teachers, and school coordination aim to address local needs including a research library forjunior high students.

Robert Rand Fos Street Methodist Church Foss Street Biddeford Church Aoughasiin

St Monica's Guild Women Install Officers

Officers of the Women’s Catholic Guild of St. Monica’s Church in Kennebunk were installed after a mass led by Father William J. Kelly. Catherine Ambrose was named president with an executive board and numerous officers elected for two year terms. Members voted to admit charter members by December 31 and planned a social hour and future meeting at the parish center on October 14.

Women’s Catholic Guild St. Monica's Church Kennebunk Edna Johnson William J Oes William J. Kelly Marie MacDonald Catherine Ambrose Pas Johnson Therese Cliche Zaleski Ois Marguerite Gannon Graham Bea Holbrook Joan Stevens Flora Ruth Me Ambrose St. Monica's Parish Center Thelma Yth Louise Maguire Geraldine Serreze Mary Walley Alda Crowley Sunshine Janice Holbrook Thelma Mailing Elizabeth Maguire JoAnn Smith Cecelia Cashen Julie Weeman Marie Higgins Kennebunkport Myrto Barre

Maine Draws Visitor Interest at Eastern States Exposition

At the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield Maine booth staff report strong interest in living conditions tax structure and land values. Visitors seek highway codes real estate job opportunities Maine coast lake and shore cottages and lodging.

Springfield Mass Baw Peter Bachelder Maine Lcity Bureau Bachelder Boston Washington, D.C Fred Fair Sebago-Long Lakes Freda Dahne John Frost Rangeley Lakes Lewis Curtis Maine Coptive Campers Association Curtis Russell Morey Ski Maine New England Inland Fish and Game Department

Means Shea Catherine and Greek name meaning pure

A garbled Q and A piece discusses a Greek name meaning pure and asks about a vice president born Jeremiah Sat chang name Wil ny. It mentions Henry Wilson as vice president under a rant and references purebred dogs.

Shea Catherine Henry Wilson Rant Jeremiah — Sat Chang Wil Ny

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Mrs Josephine Moulton Uranus The Philadelphia Denver Mauritius Idian Ocean Madagascar CCD Elizabeth Kearney Regis St. Monica’s Guild Helen Hayes Mrs. Grant Charles MacArthur Ben Hecht Thornton Academy Academy Tom Mboya Nahashon Isaac Njenga Njeroge Njeroge Kenya Sago Ntire Ook Armand J. Mercier Thornton Ave
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