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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1968

Page

2

Funeral services for Solomon B. Seavey in Saco

Funeral services for Solomon R B Seavey a resident of Flag Pond Road Saco were held yesterday at the Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco with Rev Earl K Sweatland of Portland officiating Interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Bearers were Paul F Hill David Hill Walter Nutting and Gordon Murray

Solomon RB. Seavey Flag Pond Road Saco Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Earl K. Sweatland Portland Laurel Hill Cemetery Paul F. Hill David Hill Walter Nutting Gordon Murray

Deaths Old Orchard Beach Joseph Boissonneault 78

Joseph Boissonneault 78 of 16 Milliken St Old Orchard Beach died unexpectedly today at Biddeford Hospital. Born November 19 1889 in Biddeford he was a Bates Manufacturing Co retiree and later worked summers for the Town. Survived by his widow three sons a daughter two step sons a sister seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral at St Margaret's Church Tuesday at 9 am with interment at St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford. Friends may call tonight and Sunday and Monday at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home.

Old Orchard Beach Joseph Boissonneault Milliken St Biddeford Ferdinand and Adele Gosselin) Boissonneault Bates Mfg. Co St. Margaret's Church Rose Alma

Dr Horace C Levinson a noted statistician dies in Biddeford

Kennebunk Dr Horace Clifford Levinson 73 resident of Alewire Farm died after brief illness in a Biddeford hospital. Born June 30 189% in Ohio he was Yale graduate 1917 PhD 1922 and Paris University 1923. He chaired operations research at NRC and led L Bamberger Co. He authored works on gravitation relativity chance and statistics. Survived by daughters Ruth Bartlett Curran Alma Prescott Curran granddaughters Hilary Martin Celia von Meering. two brothers Ronald Levinson John Levinson. sister Helen Furnes plus nieces and nephews. Funeral services pending Bibber Memorial Chapel.

Kennebunk Horace Clifford Levinson Alewire Farm Biddeford Wey Ohio Helen Bartlett Sales Levinson Yale University the University of Co Uni- Cae Paris AEF Levinson National Research Council L. Bamberger and Co. Inc Newark N.J American Mathematical Society American Operations Research Society Sigma Xi Club The Tavern Club Chicago Alma P. Wells Levinson Alma Prescott Curran Ruth Bartlett Montreal Hilary Martin Saco Celia von Meering Barcelona Spain Ronald Bartlett Levinson University of Maine John O. Levinson Kennebunk Beach J. C Helen) Furnes Labonen Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St

Philippines Embassy Grounds Invasion Sparks Protest Rally

Students at the University of Malaya protested a new Philippine law annexing Sabah, invading the Philippine embassy grounds. Rodolfo Diaz retrieved a tattered flag and condemned the act as illegal. Manila press and officials reacted to a U.S. State Department statement recognizing Sabah as part of Malaysia. President Marcos summoned Ambassador Williams for clarification.

University of Malaya North Borneo Philippines Rodolfo Diaz Manila U.S. State Department United States Sabah Malaysia Marcos U.S G. Mennen Williams

Card of Thanks to Doctors Moore and Ross

We express gratitude to Doctors Moore and Ross and the Webber Hospital staff for their kindness. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Berry and Family

Moore Ross Webber Hospital Edward Berry

Gratitude to Medical Team at Note Dame Hospital

Sincere thanks to Dr. Andre Fortier the nuns nurses and nurses aides for their kind care the flowers numerous cards and visits received while a patient at Note Dame Hospital Antoinette Emond

Andre Fortier Note Dame Hospital

Emond's Funeral Home Notice in Saco Area

Main Street Saco records show funeral home EMOND'S at 284 5511 with contacts Frank X. Emond and J P Conroy, indicating a local memorial notice and arrangements.

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

Nichols-Snyder Wedding Held In Pennsylvania

In Berwick Pennsylvania a Sept 6 double ring wedding joined Miss Bonnie Snyder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Snyder and Sgt John L. Nichols son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nichols. The Rev A Tucker officiated with maid of honor Miss Sue Roberts and best man John Hawkes. The cake was by soldiers from Fort Dix. The couple planned a reception then trips to Wilson Lake Maine and Kennebunk Maine. Nichols is an instructor at Fort Dix and slated for November discharge. Attending relatives from Kennebunk included the Nichols families.

Berwick Christian Church Bonnie Harold Snyder John L. Nichols Robert Nichols Mousam Road Kennebunk Maine A. Tucker Sue Roberts Cathy Snyder John Hawkes Westbrook Stephen Nichols David Nichols Mousam Read Elmer Hower Jr Gary Frace Sge Sge. Nichols Is Instructing In Cookery At Fort Dix N.J Wilson Lake Arents Berwick High School Hahneman Hospital Sgt. Nichols Kennebunk High School U.S. Army Fort di

New Will Filed For Estate In Kennebunkport

A will dated June 22 1968 filed in York County Probate Court by Kennebunk attorney Chester Cram leaves Russell A McKinnon of Kennebunkport who died Aug 3 with 50000 to his sister in law Eleanor V McKinnon to fund her son Georges education. The rest goes to Eleanor in contemplation of his forthcoming marriage to Susan Mason with executors Coulon and Mrs McKinnon. A previous Aug 29 will left one dollar to his wife Susan Mason McKinnon.

Alfred York County Kennebunk Chester Cram Russell A. McKinnon Kennebunkport Eleanor V. McKinnon McKinnon George F. McKinnon Jr Susan Lowe Quaintance Mason Cony F. McKinnon Jr Ernest P. Coulon Coulon

Philippines seeks U S pledge on defense pact in Sabah issue

A presidential statement after a short closed door meeting said the Philippines sought assurance from Washington that the United States will stand by its treaty commitments if attacked. The U S Embassy earlier said it has taken no position on Sabah, reaffirming recognition of the Malaysian Federation in 1963. Sabah, formerly British North Borneo, was claimed by the Philippines as part of its territory.

U.S Philippines Washington United States Sabah Sultan of Sulu North Borneo British North Borneo Malaysia

Biddeford Cafe Moved To New Quarters

Walker's Cafe relocates to 67 Jefferson St Biddeford offering seafood and Italian spaghetti. Formerly at 100 Alfred St the cafe left due to construction of a new Biddeford post office after four and a half years on Alfred Street. The owner Frederick Walker notes he was the last tenant and that several buildings will be demolished for the post office. He previously ran a tavern before the move.

Walker Jefferson St Biddeford Alfred St Frederick Walker Alfred Street

Biddeford Notables Attend Naval Commissioning Ceremony

Victor Tremblay, son of Mr and Mrs Augustin Tremblay of 10 Oak Place Biddeford, is a surgical patient at Middlesex Memorial Hospital Middle town Conn. Rebecca Emery Chapter DAR members attended the Maine State Society Fall Conference at St Marys Church Falmouth Foreside. Navy personnel Denis Bergeron Gerald Edwin Marcel Baillargeon all of Biddeford participated in commissioning the USS John F Kennedy. Philip Chase Jr husband of Caroline Jacques of Biddeford serves aboard USS Myles C Fox in the Mediterranean Sea.

Victor Tremblay Augustin Tremblay Oak Place Biddeford Middlesex Memorial Hospital Middletown Conn Rebecca Emery DAR Maine State Society St. Mary’s Church of the Virgin Falmouth Elvira Lord Margaret Strout Doris Thomas Ina Emery Gertrude Farwell Lillian Frost Alice Hurd Dorothy Tarbox Muriel Weeks Denis D. Bergeron USN Rene R. Bergeron Birch St Gerald J. Edwin Wilfred L. Edwin Lunt St Marcel R. Baillargeon

Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary meeting in Biddeford

The Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary of Biddeford will hold a meeting and initiation for new members Monday at 7 30 p.m. at Biddeford City Building. Dues for 1969 may be paid at that time.

Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary of Biddeford

Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Evening Services

On Sunday at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle in Old Orchard Beach a youth service begins at 6 15 p m followed by an evangelistic service for all at 7 30 p m at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Third Street church notes indicate the Assembly of God location and schedule for the evening.

Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Younge

Youth Fellowship Meeting at Advent Christian Church

The Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Route 35 will meet Sunday at 6 15 p m.

Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk

Unitarian Church to hold School of Religion classes

The Unitarian Universalist Church at Main Street and Portland Road Kennebunk will conduct School of Religion classes Monday at 3 30 p m for students in Grades through 12.

Unitarian Universalist Church Main Street Portland Road Kennebunk

Senior Youth Group Meeting Notice

The Senior Youth group of the South Congregational Brockport will meet Monday at 6 p.m.

South i$Congregational Bockport

Junior Choir Rehearsal Set at Ly man Baptist Church

The Junior Choir of the Ly man Baptist Church will rehearse Sunday at 6 p m at Goodwins Mills Church.

Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Religion Classes Set For Three Parishes

High School of Religion sessions will run each Monday at 6 30 PM. Classes cover all high school students in St Martha's Kennebunkport St Monica's Kennebunk and St Mary's Wells Beach. The venue is St Martha's Church in Kennebunkport.

St. Martha's Kennebunkport St. Monica’s Kennebunk St. Mary’s Wells Beach St. Martha’s Church Kennebunkport

Methodist Youth Fellowship Meet at Saco Church

The Methodist Youth Fellowship of the School Street Church in Saco will gather Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church for their regular meeting.

Methodist Youth Fellowship School Street Methodist Church Saco

Confraternity Classes at St Marys Wells Beach

Resuming CCD classes for Grades 1 through 8 will be held at St Marys Church Wells Beach after the 9 am mass on Sunday.

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Res St. Mary's Church Wells Beach

Youth Advent Meet Promises Good Wins at Mills

The Youth group hosts an Advent cometi on Sunday at 7 p.m. at Mills. The event aims to bring the community together with music and discussion, celebrating forthcoming holidays and strengthening local fellowship.

Goodwins Mills

Senior High Youth Fellowship Meeting in Biddeford Church

The Senior High Youth Fellowship of the United Church of Christ in Biddeford will gather Sunday from 5 15 to 6 15 p m in the church venue.

The United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford

Ship of the West Kennebunk Methodist church meeting

A church group from the West Kennebunk Methodist Church will hold a meeting on Sunday at 3 p m. The event is expected to cover church activities and future plans.

Baptist Youth Fellowship Meeting at Ogunquit Church

The Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Ogunquit Baptist Church will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church for fellowship and activities.

The Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Ogunquit

Junior High Baptist Meeting at Saco U Baptist Church

The Junior High Baptist re ponence of the Saco U Baptist church will meet Sunday at 6 p m.

Saco U Baptist’ Church

Senior High Youth Fellowship Meeting Note

The Senior High Youth Fellowship of the Saco United Baptist Church will meet tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. at the church. All members are urged to attend as plans for upcoming activities will be discussed.

The Saco United Baptist Church

Bruins top Red Wings 7 5 in exhibition opener

Boston Bruins beat Detroit 7 to 5 in a pre season NHL game. Tommy Webster, top Niagara Falls scorer, broke a 4 4 deadlock with two goals. Phil Esposito added two goals while Don Awrey Fred Stanfield and Ross Lonsberry each scored once. Lonsberry sealed it with an empty net tally after Detroit pulled its goalie.

London Ont Boston Bruins National Hockey League Deton Red Wings Tommy Webster Ontario Hockey Association Niagara Falls Phil Esposito Don Awrey Fred Stanfield Ross Lonsberry Lonsberry Detroit

Landmark Biddeford Site Demolished After 14 Years

On Bacon Street Biddeford the demolition of the former Walker's Cafe ends 14 years of contention. The building long housed a retail food establishment and stood as one of Biddeford's old landmarks.

Bacon Street Biddeford Walker's Cafe

Portland Weather Outlook Brisk but Mild

Fair and warm today and tomorrow with no notable temperature shifts. Lows tonight near 50 and highs tomorrow in the low to mid 70s. Light variable winds under 10 mph.

Portland

New Hampshire Man Sentenced At Alfred

Alfred Davis Fratus, 17, of Dover NH was sentenced to the Men's Correctional Center at South Windham after being found guilty by grand jury indictment for larceny of a motor vehicle. The stolen car belonged to William Mitchell of Portland and was taken June 24. Roger Goudreau, 33, of Biddeford, was found guilty of operating under the influence and fined 300 dollars for an incident June 12 in Biddeford. Two charges were dismissed. Raymond F. Nadeau, 41, of Sanford, was found guilty and fined 50 dollars on a speeding conviction appeal. Robert D. Provencher, Sanford, arraigned on a grand jury indictment for attempted larceny of 357 pounds of copper cable at Alfred Footwear Co. on May 25. pleaded innocent. Trial set for Sept. 25.

Alfred — David J. Fratus Dover N.H South Windham William Mitchell Portland Biddeford Roger Goudreau South St Raymond F. Nadeau Sanford Robert D. Provencher Provencher Alfred Footwear Co

50-Plus Club Foliage Trip Plans And October Events

The Kennebunk area 50-Plus Club met Friday with President Mrs Viola Lee presiding. A trip to be held Oct 1 was announced and interested members should contact Mrs Mabel Gooch. A September October birthday dinner is set for Oct 21 with Edna Y as dinner chair, a Halloween theme planned, and members with birthdays assisting. A Christmas sale was discussed for a future meeting. Rev E G Ward of the Kennebunk Baptist Church may present a program on a date to be announced. A do as you like program was suggested for a later date. Refreshments were served by Edna York Amy Clark and Anne O'Brien with Helen Taylor Cecelia Cashen and Marion Hoyt on the September 27 refreshment committee.

Kennesune Rae Kennebunk Viola Lee Mary M Mabel Gooch Edna Y E. G. Ward Kennebunk Baptist Church Frances Burleigh Edna York Amy Clark Anne O’brien Helen Taylor Cecelia Cashen Marion Hoyt

Prizes Awarded At Saco Party

Mrs. Harry R. Courtois Jr of 20 Summer St Saco hosted a demonstration party with refreshments after the demonstration. Prizes were awarded by Mrs Paul Delorge of Biddeford. Attendees included Diane Deschambault Blanche Bourgeault Robert Landry Lucille Gagne Gertrude Woodman Heidi Munro Richard Nolette Violette Hussey Claudette Fifield Emile Le Brond Arthur McCarthy Blaine Turner G Bertrand Edgar Miles Denger Claire Hussey Clement Deschambault Lucille Robinson Fernande Boucher Anita Durfee Joanne Larkin and Cantara Jr.

Harry R. Courtois Jr Summer St Saco Paul Delorge Biddeford Diane Deschambault Blanche Bourgeault Robert Landry Lucille Gagne Gertrude Woodman Heidi Munro Richard Nolette Violette Hussey Claudette Fifield Emile le Brond Arthur McCarthy Blaine P. Turner Jr G. Robert Bertrand Edgar Miles Denger Claire Hussey Clement Deschambault Lucille Robinson Fernande Boucher Anita Durfee Joanne Larkin Daniel P. Cantara Jr

Beach Man's Car Stolen in Biddeford

An Old Orchard Beach man reported his Rambler stolen from Main Street Biddeford yesterday. Police seek Robert F. E. Maguire 21 Washington Ave. The four door light blue sedan carried license plate 154650.

Saco Tot In Hospital After Car Mishap

A two year old Saco boy was admitted for observation after being struck by a car Friday afternoon. Thomas Harrington Jr., 2, son of Mrs. Helen Harrington of Saco, ran from behind a parked car into the path of a car driven by Frederick H. Dodge of South Portland. Witnesses said Dodge had no chance to stop. The injuries were described as minor with cuts and bruises.

Saco Biddeford Thomas Harrington Jr Helen Harrington Pleasant St Pleasant Street Frederick H. Dodge South Portland Dodge

Saco Man Wins Boston Drug Gists Scholarship

Portland road Saco resident Robert P Gowen a second year student at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in Boston receives the Boston Druggists Association Scholarship for 1968 1969 the association began the award in 1940 as part of its 65th anniversary celebration and votes to award it annually.

Robert P. Gowen Portland Road Saco Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Boston Boston Druggists’ Association

TA Lassies Down Wells 2-0 In Field Hockey

Thornton Academy defeated Wells girls 2-0 at Thornton field. Joyce Rumery scored both goals for TA. The Maroon JV won 10 on Sue Ann Brown’s score. TA also edged Deering 3-2 with two goals by Rumery and one by Nancy Ford. Deering JV won 4-1 in a preliminary. Sandra Prejean tallied TA’s lone goal.

Thornton Academy Wells Thornton Field Joyce Rumery Maroon Lassies Maroon Sue Ann Brown Deering Nancy Ford Deering JV Sandra Prejean

Rehabilitation Center Director Series Speaker

Joseph V. Askey of Scarborough spoke at the October session of the Adventures in Christian Living series by the Biddeford-Saco Council of Churches. A Maine native born in New Gloucester, he traced a career in hotels and restaurants across Massachusetts Florida and California and spoke on teen-age drinking at United Church of Christ in Biddeford.

Joseph V. Askey Scarborough Biddeford Cal Micki Coffelt Berkeley UN | Foundation Maine Askey Milestone Foundation Inc Danish Village United Church of Christ (Congregational Sidney Griffith Thornton Academy Waterboro Rald Burtt

Kennebunk Mrs Edmund Cashen and Other Local Graduates

Mrs Mary Barker of South Essex Mass has visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Lee in Kennebunk Intervale Road. Edward Benoit of West Kennebunk now of Baltimore Md is visiting two weeks with Mrs M Bowden and Howard Bowden. Mrs Paul Watson of Glendale Road visits two weeks in Sturbridge Mass with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Roland Wight and family. Miss Beth Grant a Gorham State College senior is student teaching at Cousens School with Mrs Evelyn Calder. Robert Towne a Gorham State College senior will student teach at Park Street School with Albert Meserve. Miss Marilyn Clark and Miss Joanna Smith have entered Wellesley College as freshmen. Steve Adams a KHS 1968 graduate is at McIntosh College in Dover NH. Miss Sandra Welch Miss Linda Ledard and Miss Deborah Boothby are freshmen at Farmington Teachers College. Robert McInnes has entered the University of Maine at Orono. Alvin Bridges is at Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute studying Marine Technology. Mrs Doris Mortenson and Mr and Mrs F William Hochberg plan six weeks in Tampa Fla. American Legion Auxiliary unit meeting Monday at 8 at Mrs Lillian Hicks’s home. Refreshment committee named.

Mary Barker South Essex Mass Harold Lee Intervale Road Edward Benoit West Kennebunk Baltimore Maryland Visi M Bowden Howard Bowden Paul Watson Glendale Road Sturbridge Roland Wight Beth Grant Kennebunk Lower Village Gorham State College Cousens School Evelyn Calder Robert Towne Old Port Road Kennebunk Park Street School Albert Meserve Marilyn Clark Alton Clark Kennebunk Beach Joanna Smith John G. Smith Kennebunkport Kennebunk High School Wellesley College Steve Adams Leslie Adams Jr Brown Street KHS Mcintosh College Dover N.H Sandra Welch Douglas Welch Brown Linda Ledard Paul Bedard Long View Meadows Deborah Boothby Herbert Boothby Lyman Farmington Teachers College Robert McInnes Varney Hall Doris Mortenson F. William Hochberg Sanford Tampa Fila Webber-Lefebvre American Legion Auxiliary Lillian Hicks High Street

Open GOP Headquarters Stirs Biddeford Crowd

York County Republican headquarters opened at 13 Alfred St Biddeford with a motorcade arrival featuring Horace A Hildreth Jr congressional candidate for Maine s First District Sheriff candidate George Garnache charged the sheriff department with waste and inefficiency urging a knockout of the one family rule Arthur Webster state senator candidate appealed to fishermen calling for end of Sunday lobster prohibition Hildreth urged a government private industry partnership to combat poverty and create opportunities citing recent legislative moves

York County Republican Alfred St Biddeford Horace A. Hildreth Jr Maine Kenneunk Biddef Main Street Alfred Street George Garnache Garnache Arthur Webster

Humphrey Continues Move After Student Agitation

Humphrey moves onward in Mexico City late Thursday night after seven weeks of student demonstrations.

Mexico City

Bath Iron Works aid frames campaign call for Mode Cities plan

A political candidate urged federal funding and the Mode Cities proposal to give $25 monthly to every child. He questioned where the effort would end and urged citizens to work from now until November for change. Also notes a lost teddy bear in Biddeford-Saco with a reward offer.

Bath Biddeford-Saco Dial

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