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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1967

Page

2

Eleanor Kimball of Arundel dies at 53

Mrs Eleanor F Kimball 53 of Arundel died in a Portland hospital born Boston April 13 1914 daughter of Walter O and Caroline Hurd Cheever She was a member of the 96th Legislature representing Arundel and Old Orchard Beach The widow of John D Downing she leaves two daughters Mary Benbow and Martha Boothby a brother Lawrence Cheever and seven grandchildren Memorial services will be held Friday at Christ Church Kennebunk with burial at Hope Cemetery Friends may call Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk tomorrow

Ogunquit John D. Downing Kennebunk Mary D. Benbow Foxboro Mass Martha D. Boothby Forestville Conn Lawrence Cheever Christ Church Hope Cemetery Bibber Summer St

Man Injured In Car Mishap On Upper Main Street

A Biddeford man Richard Marion 417 Main Street sustained a broken leg and multiple lacerations when his car struck a utility pole on Upper Main Street near the Biddeford Box Shop. He was in satisfactory condition at Webber Hospital after being removed by the Biddeford ambulance. Police investigated the crash.

Biddeford Upper Main Street Richard Marion Main St Webber Hospital Marion Central Maine Power Company Raymond Langevin Benoit Martin Robert Devon Samuel N. Rubin Brookline Mass Urbain R. Brunelle Calef Avenue Saco Gooch Elm Streets

Bombers Crash at Bien Hoa Killing Crew and Civilians

A battle damaged F100 Super Sabre crashed into a barracks and dining hall at Bien Hoa Air Base during landing. The pilot, another airman on the ground, and three Vietnamese were killed. 25 injured including six airmen. Ground fighting near DMZ camps was light.

Bien Hoa Air Force Base Air Force Dmz Saigon South Vietnam International Voluntary Services Johnson IVS North Vietnam Vietnam

Funeral Directors in Saco Maine Listed

Funeral service listings show SHUMWAY Funeral service on Spring Street Saco 284-5611 directed by Philip H Gross Sr. Additional firms include DENNETT and CRAIG at 365 Main Street and EMOND'S Funeral Home at 28% 5511 with Frank X Emond and J P Conroy associated.

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

Funeral notice for Professor Timothy J O'Connor

Professor Timothy J O'Connor of Portland is honored with a Requiem Mass at St Patrick's Church and burial at Calvary Cemetery South Portland. Prayers from Hutchins Funeral Home. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. Memorial scholarship to St Joseph's College requested in lieu of flowers.

O'Connor Timothy J Noyes St Portland Hutchins William St St. Patrick’s Church Calvary Cemetery South Portland St. Joseph's College

Legion Post Hears Talk By Boy State

Owen-Davis Post of the American Legion heard Allan Lukas discuss his experiences at Boys State held this summer at the University of Maine in Orono. Commander Robert Green presided. minutes read by Adjutant Robert Morse, Service Officer Harry Rowell’s report noted. prayers offered by Chaplain Harry Townsend.

Owen-Davis Post American Legion Beach Street Saco Allan Lukas Boys’ State University of Maine Orono Robert Green Robert Morse Harry Rowell Harry Townsend

Luncheon Heads Saco Extension Ladies Meeting

The Saco Extension met at G A R Hall with Mrs. Annie Caton chairing the business portion. Plans were made for a Christmas Open House on October 16 at the Sanford Armory and for apron making plus pillow smocking projects led by Mrs. Irene Ayer.

Saco Extension G.A.R. Hall Cutts Avenue Saco Annie Caton Beulah MacDonald Sunshine Committee Sanford Armory Pineland Hospital and Training Center Pownal Mary Smith MacDonald Irene Ayer Bessie Moulton Hazel Emmons Marion Boucher Louise Harrison Nellie Rhodes Marjorie Fogg

Biddeford Police Commission Hears Officer Complaints

Biddeford's police commission met in executive session to hear second shift officer complaints and to address the sworn-in of a special police officer. The panel discussed working conditions and interviews, with Commissioner Poirier affirming concerns about the process. A new special officer was hired, 29 year old Richard Davis, amid questions about proper procedures and prior employment.

Biddeford Armand Ouellette Roger Fecteau Everett Bowden Albert Elwell Philip Poirier Poirier Elwell Commission Norman Poirier Richard Binette Binette Lessard Richard Davis Smalls Court TNT RTE Rer Algroans Porpoise Heami

Beaulieu Visits Relatives Amid Hospital Stays

Mrs Lena Rose Beaulieu of 31 Crescent Street Biddeford is recovering as a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Ernest Halasz of Detroit Michigan visits his brother Stephen Halasz a surgical patient at Notre Dame Hospital Biddeford.

Lena Rose Beaulieu Crescent St Biddeford Webber Hospital Ernest Halasz Detroit Mich Stephen Halasz Kennebunk Notre Dame Hospital

York County Salon Plans Evening Meeting at Camp Ellis

evas is York County Salon 257 will meet at 8 p.m. tomorrow at the home of Mrs. Gertrude Johnson Seaview Avenue Camp Ellis.

York County Gertrude Johnson Seaview Avenue Camp Ellis

Midweek religious services and choir rehearsals listed

A church notes list Thursday prayer meetings at several churches in Saco Biddeford Old Orchard Beach and Kennebunk with times from 3:15 p m to 7 30 p m plus choir rehearsals at multiple locations including Biddeford Foss Street Methodist Church United Church of Christ and School Street Methodist Church Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters in Saco and nearby towns. Local gatherings include Pentecostal services at Knights of Pythias Hall Kennebunk and Advent Christian Church Biddeford.

E. Terry Courtney Knights of Pythias Hall Main Street Kennebunk Biddeford Foss Street Methodist Church South Biddeford Methodist Church Foss Street Crusader United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford Advent Christian Church Hill and Chapel Streets School Street Methodist Church Saco Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters Pepperell Square

Weather Outlook for Portland Tonight and Thursday

Tonight is generally fair and cool with lows in the 30s to 40s. Winds will ease. Thursday brings variable clouds and scattered mountain showers late in the day with highs in the 70s and southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Portland

Looking Ahead At Weather Northern New England Forecast

The five day forecast for northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island calls for near normal temperatures with day highs from the upper 60s to mid 70s and nights from the 30s to 60s. Cooler Friday then warmer Saturday, followed by cooler Monday. Precipitation totals over half an inch with showers Thursday and Friday, with more general rain likely Sunday or Monday.

Boston New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

Biddeford Man Confined For Auto Violations

Roger Metayer, 28, of Biddeford, was found guilty in 10th District Court of operating under the influence and operating after suspension. He received a $150 fine and a 60 day jail term. A related brakes charge was dismissed. Multiple other traffic violations and fines were imposed on numerous defendants, with several found guilty of speeding and no inspection sticker. Some larceny charges were dismissed for lack of prosecution.

Biddeford 10Th District Court Saco Roger Metayer Central Hotel Francis I. Demers Portland Michael C. McManus West Orange N.J Robert G. Dumont Wharf St Arlene Estabrook Roland L. Labelle Ritz Avenue Barbara Ann Woodward Radford Donald A. Elie Elm St Ralph F. Curtis Kennebunk Robert E. Rand Jr East Lebanon Steve Spicer Kennebunkport Joseph E. Grant Garfield St Paul Laliberte High St Albert A. Chretien West St Franklin C. Tarbox Middle St Robert T. Pontine Ashland Mass Pauline M. Leblanc Waltham Perry L. Malcolm Donald G. Bridges Wells Ross H. Bradford Western Ave Richard Nolette Quimby St James R. Buchanan Main St Andrew J. Deprey Alfred St Andre Couture Summer St

Hershey Garden Showcases 120000 Plants Across 23 Acres

The Hershey Garden in Hershey, Pennsylvania features 42000 rose bushes on 23 acres with about 1200 varieties of roses plus annuals perennials trees shrubs and evergreens. Bloom season runs from April through November.

Hershey Garden Hershey

Nee Nah Council notes fall meeting and dates

The Nee Nah Council meeting at the American Legion Hall heard plans for the Great Council of Maine on October 13 and 14 at Lafayette Town House Portland. Members noted October 21 rummage sale, sent best wishes to Mrs. Bellevue, and welcomed an award to Mrs. Lunder.

Old Orchard Beach Nee Nah Council Pocahontas American Legion Hall School Street Carrie Whittemore Keeper of Evelyn Lunder Great Pocahontas Priscilla Stevens Ogunquit Great Council of Portland Whittemore Evelyn Presley Alice Bellevue Osteopathic Hospital Bessie Millman Antonia Harquoil

Hurricane Beulah Hits Texas Coastal Towns

Hurricane Beulah brings sustained winds to Brownsville damaging buildings and crops. Thousands seek refuge as residents ride out the storm on a Gulf island or seek shelter entertainment. U S planes drop explosives in Vietnam while Pan American workers strike despite court order. UN General Assembly discusses Middle East solution as U S missile defense funds ready, expanding next year’s budget.

Associated Press Brownsville Texas Gulf of Mexico Vietnam Pan American World Airways International U.N. General Assembly Middle East Washington Charles H. Percy

Illinois designation and Dirksen to lead GOP talks

The Illinois favorite son designation and Sen Everett M Dirksen will attract convention spotlight if the state delegation ratifies the plan. The House narrowly approves a 40 million dollar increase for rat extermination and other health programs. The elderly face possible Medicare doctor bill Insurance rate rise. Barry Goldwater jokes about cutting broadcast cables at the 1964 Republican convention.

Illinois Everett M. Dirksen House Barry Goldwater

John Audie Named New Store Manager

Sharon Pennsylvania report states John Paul Audie son of Oscar Audie of Saco Maine has been named operating manager of the W T Grant Shenango Valley Mall Grant store which opened September 14. Audie began with the chain in 1956 as a Credit Manager Trainee in Portland Maine, later serving as credit manager in Grant units in Providence Lawrence St Paul and Pittsburgh region. Mrs John Audie is daughter of Charles Leger Old Orchard Beach Maine and Olivia Leger South Boston Massachusetts.

Sharon John Paul Audie Oscar Audie Portland Saco Maine W. T. Grant Co Shenango Valley Audie Providence R.I Lawrence Mass St. Paul Minn Central Pittsburgh John Audie Charles Leger Old Orchard Beach Olivia Leger South Boston

Adult Education Teachers Meet in Biddeford

Teachers from Biddeford’s Adult Education Program and the General Adult Education Program meet at Biddeford High School library at 7 pm. Veleck M. Wood, local director, says state supervisor John Moran will speak on up to date changes, with Brendan Crosby presenting on audio-visual programming.

Biddeford 7 Inc Biddeford High Librar Veleck

Party Vance Talks May End Regular Session Stalemate

Richardson wrote that no word from Curtis has been received since the August 2 meeting, signaling a stalled effort between leaders. The note underscores the risk of repetition if the party agreement fails to move the regular session forward.

Vance Richardson Curtis

Two Members Are Guests At Fellow Eastern Star Night

Mrs. Gertrude Wight and Mrs. Esther Black of Miniwanca Chapter were among special guests at Secretary's and Treasurer's night in Union Chapter Goodwins Mills. Grand Secretary Mrs. Agnes H. Swett and District Deputy Grand Matron Mrs. Frances M. Smith attended as guests of honor.

Old Orchard Beach Gertrude Wight Esther Black Miniwanca Order of the Eastern Star Union Goodwins Mills Agnes H. Swett Frances M. Smith Wight Black Jean Mooers Lucille Mooers Jane Lamson Annette Saco Beacon Light North Berwick Aurora Kennebunkport Sarah Orne Jewett South Berwick Priscilla Wells Beulah Cumberland Mills Pleasant River West Buxton Adah Biddeford Clover Sanford Dawn of Hope Standish Fern Alfred Patricia Strickland Mildred Nowell Janice Plaisted Martha Longfellow South Portland

Tire Theft Targets Car on Sullivan Street in Biddeford

Biddeford police report a theft of tires and hub caps from a car owned by John Labbe at 46 Sullivan Street while parked near his home. An attempt to break into Nutshell Restaurant on Franklin Street left a broken window and a blood pool. An unsuccessful entry attempt occurred at Valliere's Studio 61 Jefferson Street. investigators were Officers Langevin and Martin.

Biddeford John Labbe Sullivan St Franklin Street Valliere Jefferson St Raymond Langevin Benoit Martin

Shoeshiner Roxanna Krauss brightens future in St Peters burg

Roxanna Krauss, 18, proves resourceful by running a shoeshine stand near a Petersburg barber shop to save for college. She states she won’t shine her future husband’s shoes after marriage, preferring independence and earnings.

St, Petersburg Fila Roxanna Krauss

Alewive Ladies Plan Christmas Open House

Alewive Evening Extension service members meet at Mrs. Carol Myers home to plan the Oct 16 Christmas Open House at Sanford Armory from 1 to 7 pm. The free event will include a refreshment bar baby sitting and county wide exhibits with handmade items and a large tree of handmade ornaments.

Alewive Carol Myers Old Saco Road York County Sanford Armory Robert Pills Acton Limerick Shapleigh Bar Mills Goodwin Mills Hollis Waterboro Kennebunkport Ocean Park Saco North Berwick Lebanon North Alfred Sanford Springvale Sanford- Springvale Alewive Kennebunk Kennebunk Kittery Wells Branch Wells- Ogunquit York

Drive Safely Signboards Caution Downtown Louisville

A downtown Louisville restaurant places a sign urging drivers to slow down and avoid the mourning after an implied crash. The terse message highlights safety over bravado and reflects urban awareness in public spaces.

Louisville

Tiny honeybee has two stomachs described

A tiny honeybee is noted to possess two stomachs aiding nectar processing. The observation highlights specialized digestive anatomy in the insect.

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Eleanor Kimball Joseph Margarones Rachel Levine Joanne Legion Post Boy State Saco Extension Ladies Evas Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Salvation Army Hall Union Ave England Admiralty Royal Naval Service Rowena Naylor Aeneas U.S Demilitarized Zone Party University of Michigan Hospital Ann Arbor Kennebunk Landing Carey Bros. Jewelers Thacher Building For All Saco Democrats Thomas R. Lee Metropolitan Life
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