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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1968

Page

2

Deaths Mabel Pease Jordan 81

Mrs Mabel Pease Jordan age 81 longtime resident of Kennebunk Pond St Petersburg Florida and Panama Canal Zone area diedPen died in Biddeford name born Danvers Mass May 23 1887 educated Danvers schools and Boston University former Massachusetts school system teacher past worthy matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Springfield Mass member First Methodist Church St Petersburg and Panama Canal Zone Society of Florida Survived by husband Thomas M Jordan three stepsons Frank A Anderson Balboa Canal Zone Marshall Hall Medford Mass Richard Hall California sister Miss Helen Peabody Danvers Mass Funeral at Rhodes Funeral Home St Petersburg with calling at the home and arrangements by Bennett Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St

Lyman Mabel Peace Jordan Kennebunk Pond St. Petersburg Fla Pageom Canal Zone Tame Danvers Mass Boston University Massachusetts School System Order of the Eastern Star Springfield First Methodist Church of Panama Canal Zone

Obituary: Alma Boucher 77 of Biddeford

Alma Boucher 77 of Biddeford died after a morning illness. Born October 25 in St. Ephrem P Q she lived in Biddeford 68 years and was a communicant of St Josephs Church. Survived by husband Jerome Boucher five sons Raymond and An or Gertrude Palmitessa Jeannette Boisvert Rita Allaire three sisters Oberline Cordeau Euphemie Binette Beatrice and several grandchildren and nephews. Funeral from St Josephs Church Biddeford Saturday at 8 a.m. calling hours Bolduc Funeral Home tonight 7 10 p m and tomorrow 2 4 and 7 19 p m.

Alma Boucher Adams St St. Ephrem P.Q Oliva Cloutier Lessard Biddeford St. Joseph’s Church Jerome Boucher Raymond R. Boucher Anand Gertrude Palmitessa Jeannette Boisvert Saco Rita Allaire Oberline Cordeau Euphemie Binette Beatrice Grandcen Bolduc Funeral Home Alfred St. Biddeford

Neveux Bakery founder Arthur L Neveux dies at 68

Arthur L Neveux 68 of 61 Clifford St Biddeford died at home after a short illness. Born March 13 1900 he was the son of Wilfrid and Rose Couture Neveux and owned Neveux Bakery. He was a St Andre parishioner survived by five sisters. Services Saturday at St Andre’s Church 9 am with burial in St Joseph’s Cemetery Semay Bolduc Biddeford.

Arthur Louis Neveux Clifford St Biddeford Wilfrid and Rose Anna Couture Neveux Neveux St. Andre's Church Mabel Lajeunesse Sestance St. Joseph's Cemetery Semay Bolduc Funeral Home Alfred St. Biddeford

Washington obit for mining official dies at home

Washington obituary notes the death of a former chief of the U.S. Bureau of Mines mining division who died Wednesday likely from a heart attack. He served as a mining specialist and consultant to the International Cooperation Administration and was a noted delitheran te Peet specialist for le ment.

OBITS Washington Issn Seeaten

Death of Bianca Fanfani, Wife of Italian Premier

Bianca Rosa Fanfani, 55, widow of former Italian Premier Amintore Fanfani and president of the Italian senate, died early today after slipping into a coma Tuesday following hospitalization Sunday for a brain blood clot.

Rome Bianca Rosa Fanfani Amintore Fanfani Fanfani

Woman dismissed from jury after objection to discussing obscenity

In West Palm Beach Florida a woman was dismissed from duty after telling the judge she did not think she could discuss obscenity with five male jurors. The panel was being formed to hear charges against five men accused of publishing a hippie oriented tabloid newspaper in the Florida Press.

West Palm Beach Fila Florida Press

Card of Thanks From Boissonneaul and St Hilaire Families

The Boissonneaul and St Hilaire families express gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for flowers cards and kindness during our recent bereavement.

Funeral rites for Mrs Elizabeth J Abbott in Old Orchard Beach

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth J. Abbott of 87 Ocean Ave Old Orchard Beach were held Tuesday at the Salvation Army Civic Center. Lt Col Nathaniel Simington officiated with graveside prayers recited at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco.

Old Orchard Beach Elizabeth J. Abbott Ocean Ave Salvation Army Civic Center Nathanael Simington Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Simington

Carlos A. Goldthwait funeral held in Biddeford Pool

Funeral services for Carlos A. Goldthwait of Biddeford Pool were conducted yesterday at 1 30 p m from Shumway Funeral Home on Spring Street Ines Rev Robert Rand of Foss Street United Methodist Church officiated An employee of the bus company owned by Goldthwait attended the service Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Rev Rand Bearers included Daniel Farnsworth Charles Small Jr George F Day and R Jordan Goldthwait Jr Honorary bearers were Hiram Morton and Maurice Curtis

Carlos A. Goldthwait Biddeford Pool Shumway Ral Spring St Ines Robert Rand Foss Street United Methodist Church Biddeford Goldthwait Woodlawn

Funeral for Mrs Irene J McGlauflin Simard

Funeral services for Mrs Irene J McGlauflin Simard of 6 Highland Ave were held at St Margaret's Church with Rev John H Clancy presiding. Miss Molly Welch sang with organist Antonio Boisvert. Delegates from St Margaret's Ladies Sodality and Abbott-Verville AM VETS Auxiliary attended. Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery South Portland. Bearers included John H Clark Sr Attilio Pi nea Jay Simard Thomas R Lee.

Irene J. McGlauflin Simard Highland Ave St. Margaret's John H. Clancy Foo Molly Welch Antonio R. Boisvert Ladies Sodality St. Margaret's Church Abbott-Verville Amvets Calvary Cemetery South Portland Clancy John H. Clark Sr Attilio Pi Jay Simard Thomas R. Lee J

St Francis Students Win Vote Privilege On Committees

St Francis College at Biddeford invites the student senate to gain representation with vote on committee fees and policy areas. John Pence of West Scarborough praises the move as student input in teaching, culture, student affairs, libraries, and administration. President Spath notes broader student responsibility and calm problem solving.

Francis Pool Road Biddeford Inc St. Francis College John Pence West Scarborough St. Francis Spath

State Chairman Guest of Saco Jaycees

State Chairman Tony Smith addressed the Saco Jaycees at the Mutual Fire Insurance building on Main Street to discuss preparing project reports. President Barry Gallant led the meeting as 70 new entrants joined and future events were announced including a Kick Pass Punt clinic on Sept 29 at Thornton Academy field under coaches Cote Jacques and Leach.

Tony Smith Saco Jaycees Mutual Fire Insurance Main Street Barry Gallant Thornton Academy Field Bob Cote Dick Jacques Brad Leach St. Louis Biddeford Thornton Sear Ronny Denyer Fran Cantara Leon Randall Jaycees Lawrence Dearborn George E. Jack Standish Donald Martin Joseph Arel

Mrs Malvian Roussel Leaves Trull Nursing Home

Mrs Roussel, after ten months as a patient at Trull Nursing Home Biddeford, now resides with her son Raymond and family at 112 Stratford Road Jacksonville North Carolina. Mrs Mattie Trafton of 40 Pleasant Street Saco is a patient at Webber Hospital.

Malvian Roussel Trull Nursing Home Biddeford Raymond Stratford Road Jacksonville N.C Mattie Trafton Pleasant St Saco Webber Hospital

Biddeford groups honor Dirigo Girls and Boys State delegates

Members of the Tighe-Beaudoin Farley Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary and local Post members will honor Dirigo Girls and Boys State delegates and their parents at a supper after a social hour at Elm Street home in Biddeford. Boy Scouts of 308, sponsored by Lake Hart Council Knights of Columbus, Biddeford, meet tonight at 7 at Washington Street hall.

Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley American Legion Auxiliary Post Dirigo Boys Elm Street Biddeford Boy Scouts of Lake Hart Council Knights of Columbus Washington Street Hall

Weekly Ministry School and Classes at two area churches

On Friday the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses at 107 Main St Saco hosts a Ministry School at 730 pm then a Ministry Development Class at 835 pm A Royal Rangers and Missionettes service for ages 12 to 17 is held Friday at Faith Pentecostal Tabernaclecorner of Atlantic Avenue and Third Street Old Orchard Beach

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Main St Saco Ministry Royal Rangers and Missionettes Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach

Evangelistic Service At Full Gospel Assembly Friday

The Full Gospel Assembly will hold an evangelistic service Friday at 7 30 p m at American Legion Hall Elm St Biddeford.

Full Gospel Assembly American Legion Elm St Biddeford

Pioneer Girls Meet Friday at 6 30 P M

The Pioneer Girls will meet Friday at 6 30 p m at a Methodist Baptist Church in Mills making plans for the community activity and upcoming events.

Pioneer Girls A Man Baptist Church Wms Mills

Confraternity CCD Students Schedule Event

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine students in bank events announce schedules with grades 6 through 8: a Saturday 9 30 a.m. session and a Friday after school session for younger participants.

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Bank

Meeting of Junior Youth Fellowship Discusses Programs

The Junior Youth Fellowship of the United Church of Christ Biddeford will meet tomorrow at 3 30 p m in Fellowship Hall to discuss future programs and activities.

Chagnon Officers Elected In Biddeford

Norman Laverriere was elected president of Council Chagnon at St Johns Hall Biddeford Others chosen included Leo Chretien as vice president Richard Charbonneau secretary Piette treasurer Er i Valliere honorary Eugene Bertrand dean Napoleon G Paul Roy assistant secretary Ernest Lapointe master of ceremonies Edmond Elie sergeant at arms and Philip Cartier director of juvenile activities New members Conrad Labonte Richard Calahan George nd s Henry Hamel Tentative New Year Eve party plans were announced with Leo Chretien Paul Roy Philip Charbonneau on the committee A donation to the East Biddeford Little League was approved and remaining meetings will be in Exg Opening and closing prayers were led by Ernest Valliere.

Norman Laverriere Council Chagnon Union St. Jean Baptiste St. John's Hall Adams Street Biddeford Leo Chretien Richard Charbonneau Piette Eri Valliere Eugene Bertrand Napoleon G. Paul Roy Ernest Lapointe Edmond Elie Philip Cartier Conrad Labonte Richard Calahan George Henry Hamel Paul Roy Philip Charbonneau East Biddeford Littl League Ernest Valliere

Whopper Budget For University Delivers Major Increase

The expanded University of Maine budget heads toward about 54 million dollars as state colleges unite budgets for the first time. Last biennium spending was 33.5 million. The university alone may need seven million more to maintain services, with total increases of ten million for current needs and ten million for expansion. The proposal awaits Gov. Fri day and a trustees briefing was canceled to allow a fuller state cost analysis.

Bangorap University of Maine Bangor Cily News State University Curtis Omoues

Portland Weather Looks Fair and Cool Tonight

Portland forecast calls for fair and cool conditions tonight with lows in the low 40s to low 50s. Friday should stay fair and a bit cooler with lighter winds and pleasant daytime temperatures.

Portland

Student Council Race at Gray New Gloucester High

Posters in the school list humorous slogans for candidates Judy Wallace and Andrew Johnson for student council president with contenders Brenda Humphrey and Norman Mancini for vice president Musk ie, nicknamed Muskie. The material notes these are school election candidates, not national figures.

GRAY New Gloucester High School Humphrey Wallace Muskie Johnson Judy Wallace Andrew Johnson Brenda Humphrey Norman Mancini

Division One A O H Members Start New Year

Division One An cient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary opened its fall meeting at Hibernian Hall Biddeford with Mrs Julia Benoit presiding. Elaine O Rourke led prayer. Alice Hobbins listed as hospital patient. A dinner and smorgasbord were served. Elaine White thanked for summer entertainment. A calendar fund donation to Biddeford High School was approved. Plans began for the Charity Drive and bowling league at Pastime Lanes on Thursday nights. Christmas party set for Sunday Dec 8. next meeting Oct 22.

Ancient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary Hibernian Hall Main Street Elm Street Biddeford Julia Benoit Praver Eileen O'Rourke Alice Hobbins Elaine White

Hildreth Repeats Charge Against Kyros

Augusta AP Horace A. Hildreth Jr repeats claim that Democratic foe Rep. Peter N. Kyros backed 91 percent of Johnson era issues in the first session of the 90th Congress. Kyros denies during a Saco debate, vows to hold him to account. Hildreth cites public records on the campaign trail.

Augusta Horace A. Hildreth Jr Peter N. Kyros Kyros Saco Hildreth Johnson

Installation of Luke E Hart Auxiliary Held

Installation of officers for the Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary of Biddeford occurred last night at Steer House in South Portland after a social hour and banquet. New officers included Mrs Henry Ross Sr president and Mrs Donald Lessard vice president with a full slate. Mrs Roger Souliere honored for retiring as trustee.

South Portland Luke E. Hart Knights of Columbus Biddeford Steer House Henry Ross Sr Donald Lessard Lionel Lapointe Norman Boissonneault Leslie Duprey Roger Souliere Walter Clark Real Credit Roland Millette Philip Gadbois Marshall Ross Patricia Perron Wilfrid Bouffard Washington Street Hall

Anniversary To Be Observed At Saco Center

Saco Adult Center members voted to host a first anniversary Open House on Oct 30 at AMVETS VFW Hall Spring Street Saco. Mayor Doyle and city officials will attend. Lester Black president urged support for the diabetes public meeting Oct 21 at Nassau College Recreation Hall Springvale.

Saco Adult Center Amvets-Vfw Hall Spring Street Saco Donald C. Doyle Lester Black Nassau College Recreation Hall Springvale Hester Hooper White Mountains Saco Valley Biddeford Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach Hooper Arteline Daly Portsmouth N.H

Humphrey Defends Arms Control and Labor Record

In a Sacramento AFL CIO appearance Humphrey challenged Nixon on nuclear nonproliferation action and labor issues. He accused Nixon of delaying Senate action on stopping spread of nuclear weapons and praised a pro turning back arms race. He framed the choice as bargain or boycott over farm workers grape boycott in California.

United States Soviet Union Nixon Senate Humphrey Sacramento AFL Cio California

Biddeford Cub Scouts Visit TV Show

Governor Volpe cut visit to Massachusetts amid Boston looting and violence as 12 youths were arrested after clashes following a Black Power rally. Chesley Batchelder died. injuries occurred at Roxbury and Dorchester sites. Police deployed 900 officers. 1000 regulars on duty citywide.

Biddeford Cub Scouts Boston John A. Volpe Massachusetts Franklin Park City Hospital Gov. Volpe Los Angeles Louise Day Hicks

Living Costs Climb Amid Sharp 1968 Price Spiral

Washington AP reports living costs rose three tenths of one percent in August 1968, led by food and housing. The CPI reached 121.9, costing $12.19 for every $10 of 1957-59 goods. Average weekly earnings for about 45 million workers rose to a record $109.16, but wage gains failed to keep pace with inflation.

Washington Labor Department Bureau of Labor Statistics

Maine Briefs: GOP charge on SBA loan sparks dispute

In Waterville two Mitchell brothers say electioneering fuels Rep. H R Gross accusations of political favoritism over an SBA loan to a restaurant owner who bought a Waterville eatery. Robert Mitchell, a state banking commissioner nominee, and Paul Mitchell, Urban Renewal Agency director, defend the deal amid a civil suit and relocation-aid questions.

Associated Press Waterville U.S. House H.R. Gross Iowa Small Business Administration Paul Robert Mitchell Maine George J. Mitchell George Washington Edmund S. Muskie Gross SBA Robert Gross Robert Joseph P. Huard Huard Mitchell Urban Renewal Authority Congessman

McCarthy Weighs TV Endorsement for Humphrey

Sen Eugene J McCarthy debates a TV appearance on CBS to declare support for Hubert H Humphrey. Negotiations for a 30 minute prime slot are under way as McCarthy weighs the move after losing the Democratic nomination. He returns to Washington from vacation and faces pressure from advisers and his wife not to be blamed if Humphrey loses.

ST. Paul D.C French Riviera McCarthy Abigail Humphrey

Too Late For Classified Page Help Wanted Female

A short classified item notes a job listing titled Help Wanted Female. It indicates a late insertion for a female helper or worker, with minimal details and no further qualifications or contact information readable in the fragment. The note preserves the terse, dateless tone typical of late-page classifieds.

Free Catalog Offer From Popular Club Plan

An outreach notice invites readers to write to Alice Williams at Popular Club Plan in Lynbrook New York to receive a free catalog and the chance to earn up to $100 in name brand merchandise. mentions helping friends shop at home.

Alice Williams Popular Club Lynbrook N.Y

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