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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1968

Page

2

Deaths Mrs Corinne E Roy 79 Biddeford resident

Mrs Corinne E Roy 79 a Biddeford resident died this morning in a local convalescent home. Born in Canada May 4 1889 she was the daughter of George and Amanda Bilodeau. She was a communicant of St Josephs Church Biddeford. Surviving are two stepdaughters five stepsons six sisters and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 7 30 am from St Josephs Church with interment in St Josephs Cemetery. Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home tonight and tomorrow evening.

Corinne E. Roy Kossuth St Biddeford Canada George Amanda (Vachon) Bilodeau St. Joseph’s Church Marshall Weeman Kennebunk William MacLeod York Harbor John L Raymond R George E Wilfrid H Leonard Old Orchard Beach Marie St. Etiene Good Shephard Convent Quebec City Alice Lablanc Jeanne’ Lacroix Charles Clement Yvonne Bilodeau Henry Irene) Lacroix St. Marie, Que St. Joseph's Cemetery Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St

Mrs Emilia Bedard dies after long illness at 74

Mrs Emilia Bedard 74 of 111 Common St Saco wife of State Representative Camille Bedard died yesterday after a long illness in a local hospital. Born Feb 11 1894 in Biddeford she was the daughter of Edward and Delphine Fleurant. She worked at Pepperell Mfg Co retiring ten years ago and was a communicant of Dame de Lourdes Church. Surviving are her widower three sons Robert Bedard Rev Paul Bedard Edmund Bedard two daughters Natalie Kerns Linwood Merrithen a sister Lena Fleurant and eight grandchildren. Ducted tomorrow at 8 am from Notre Dame de Lourdes Church. Friends may call at Cote Funeral Home today 2–4 and 7–10 pm.

Emilia Bedard Common St Saco Camille Bedard Biddeford Edward and Delphine Labbe) Fleurant Pepperell Mfg. Co Dame de Lourdes Aco Nathalie Kerns Linwood Merrithen South Portland Robert Bedard Portsmouth R.I Paul Bedard New Rochelle N.Y Edmund Bedard Lena Fleurant Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Cote Funeral Home James Saco

Local Obituaries and Derry Died Buzzell Family Notice

Harvey Wayne Buzzell 37 of Derry NH died suddenly at home Friday born May 18 1931 in Biddeford Maine son of Herbert Buzzell Sr and Cordelia Benoit Buzzell educated in Biddeford employed as a show worker survivors include his parents wife Marlene Peters Buzzell and three daughters all of Biddeford six sisters nine brothers and many relatives funeral services held this afternoon at 2 from Shumany Funeral Home and interment in Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford London AP Catherine Peebles former governess for Queen Elizabeth II died Friday night at Buckingham Palace in her early 60s Brisbane AP Eric Lionel Arnett 65 father of AP war correspondent Peter Arnett died Saturday while watching Warana spring festival procession on a Hong Kong to Newland cruise Peter Arnett won the 1966 Pulitzer for Vietnam coverage.

Derry N.H Harvey Wayne Buzzell Biddeford Maine Herbert Buzzell Sr Cordelia Benoit Buzzell Saco Marlene Peters Buzzell Beverly Ann Eva Marie Debra Helene Duguay Arundel Ann Buzzell Kennebunkport Constance Pessolano Old Orchard Beach Beverly Kadra Wilma Segar Emily Boutin Laco H. Walter Thompsonville Conn Wilfred H Wesley Lewiston Harry Hartley Herman Shumany Funeral Home Spring St Woodlawn Cemetery London Katherine Peebles Queen Elizabeth II Buckingham Palace Miss Peebles Scotland Brisbane Australia Eric Lionel Arnett Associated Press Peter Arnett Warana Arnett Hong Kong Newland

Cars Damaged In Biddeford Mishap

No injuries reported after a three car crash on Main Street Biddeford police said. Gerard A. Roc ray age 28 of 18 Vincent Street said his car struck Paul A. Martin 18 of 22 Bradbury Street and a third car owned by Robert C. Cartier of 8 Bradbury Street. Martin was seated in his vehicle at time of impact.

Main Street Biddeford Gerard A. Rocray Vincent St Paul A. Martin Bradbury St Robert C. Cartier Martin Pace

Ferrara Bible First Spanish Old Testament Edition

The Ferrara Bible was the first Spanish edition of the Old Testament translated from Hebrew in 1553 for the use of Spanish Jews.

Ferrara

Funeral Directors in Saco Maine Offer Services

Funeral service details list addresses and directors including EMOND'S Funeral Home at 365 Main Street and Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco with contact numbers 244 5511 and 284 5611. Directors named include Frank X Emond J P Conroy and Philip HH Gross Sr.

Main Street Saco Maine Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Philip Hh, Gross Sr

Funeral for Mrs Alma Boucher Beddeford

Funeral services for Mrs Alma Boucher 77 of 234A Adams St Biddeford were held Saturday at St Josephs Church Biddeford Rt Rev Msgr Elie Hevey celebrated the requiem high mass with Rev Sylvia Levesque and Rev Robert E Lee assisting Burial followed in St Josephs Cemetery Biddeford Rev Valmont Gilbert gave prayers at the grave and bearers included Paul Andre Boucher Ray Dobson Michael Boucher and others

Alma Boucher Adams St Biddeford St. Joseph’s Church Elie Hevey Sylvia Levesque Robert E. Lee Diana Rousselle

Funeral Rites Held for Arthur L Neveux at St Andre Church

Funeral services for 68 year old Arthur L Neveux of 61 Clifford Street Biddeford were held Saturday at St. Andre's Church Biddeford. Rev Roland Sirois celebrated the requiem high mass with church choir members and organist Laura Proulx. A Sisters of the Presentation of Mary delegation attended. Burial followed in St. Joseph's Cemetery with Rev Roger Quellette saying final prayers. Bearers were Maurice Gagnon Raymond Lajeunesse Edgar Michaud Richard Lajeunesse Paul Gagnon and Roland Gagne.

Arthur L. Neveux Clifford St Biddeford St. Andre's Church Roland Sirois Laura Proulx Sisters of the Presentation of Mary St. Joseph's Cemetery Roger Quellette

Funeral for Mrs. Angelina DiPietro in Saco church

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Angelina DiPietro of 641 Main Street Saco at Most Holy Trinity Church. Rev. James Daly presided with assistance from Rev. Robert E. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery Biddeford. Bearers included Frank Cardone Anthony Cortese Paul Cortese Pasquale Squillano Steve Carey and William Sauvinly.

Angelina Dipierro Angelina DiPietro Main St. Saco Most Holy Trinity Church Saco James Daly Robert E Mollie Welch Louise Welch St. Mary’s Cemetery Biddeford Father Daly Father Lee Frank Cardone Anthony

Funeral service for J E Goudreau Biddeford

Funeral services for J E Goudreau of 19 Foss Street Biddeford were held at St Andre s Church Biddeford with Rev Maurice Morin presiding a requiem mass. The church choir directed by Mrs Laura Proulx sang. Interment followed in St Joseph s Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Father Morin. Bearers were Alex Bineau Joseph Loranger Roland Hevey and John Renouf.

Joseph E. Goudreau J E. Goudreau Foss St Biddeford St. Andre's Church Maurice Morin Laura Proulx St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Morin Bea Alex Bineau Joseph Loranger Roland Hevey John Renouf

Solemn Requiem Mass for Alma Courchaine at St Josephs

A solemn requiem high mass for Alma J Courchaine was held at St Josephs Church Biddeford with Rt Rev Msgr Elie Hevey presiding. Assistants were Rev Syvio Levesque and Rev Valmont Gilbert. The men’s choir and Diane Rousselle the organist led music. Graveside prayers followed at Joseph’s Cemetery Biddeford. Bearers named were Bernard Cote Alphonse Monier Theodore Cote Gerard Larose Normand Pruneau and Philip Boissonneault.

Alma J. Courchaine Pine St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Elie Hevey Syvio Levesque Valmont Gilbert Diane Rousselle St. Joseph's Cemetery Gilbert Bernard Cote Alphonse Monier Theodore Cote Gerard Larose Normand Pruneau Philip Boissonneault

Priest resigns parish over birth control encyclical stance

The Rev Anselm Thatcher, an English Catholic priest, resigns from his parish accusing England and Wales bishops of undermining papal authority by failing to fully support Pope Paul VI's birth control encyclical. He cites damaged authority among Catholics while bishops affirm individual conscience on the issue.

Associated Press London England Wales Paul VI Anselm Thatcher Daily Telegraph

Amede Gagne Returns Home From Webber Hospital

Amede Gagne of Biddeford Pool has returned home after being a patient at Webber Hospital.

Amede Gagne Biddeford Pool Webber Hospital

Area Legion and AMVETS and Auxiliary Meetings Schedule

Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary will gather for a covered dish supper tomorrow at 6 30 p m. Past Presidents Parley of Tighe Beaudoin Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary meets Wednesday at 8 p m at the Legion home Elm Street Biddeford. Merton Ira Staples AMVETS Post meets tonight at 8 at the post home Alfred Street Biddeford. King Court Order of Amaranth meets tomorrow at 7 30 p m IOOF Hall Saco. Owen Davis Post American Legion meets tomorrow at 8 at the post home Beach Street Saco. Refreshments will be served.

Notre Dame Hospital Parley Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Elm Street Biddeford Merton-Ira-Staples Amvets Post Alfred Street King Court Order of Amaranth IOOF Saco Owen Davis American Legion Beach Street

Lichurch notes Sunbeam and league meetings listed

A series of church and club gatherings are scheduled for Tuesday in Wells and Old Orchard Beach. J A Congregation Book Study at 8 p m at Kingdom Hall Je hovos Witnesses 107 Main St Sunbeams meeting 3:30 p m Salvation Army hall 91 Union Ave Ladies Home League 7:30 p m Salvation Army hall 91 Union Ave Prayer meeting 7:30 p m Full Gospel church Route 9A off Route 109 Wells.

Kingdom Hall of Jehobo ‘S Witnesses Main St Aco the Sunbeams Salvation Army Hall Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Ladies Home League Full Gospel Church Wells

Portland Weather Tonight and Tuesday Outlook

Portland region expected mostly cloudy and cool tonight with a chance of brief showers in northern portions. Lows will range from the mid 30s to low 40s. Tuesday brings partial cloudiness with a few showers in northern areas and warmer temperatures.

Portland

September and October Tide Schedule Readout

Tide heights and times listed for September and October with multiple daily high and low marks. The table shows morning and evening values such as 6:20 and 6:32 AM/PM for September and 8:38, 9:38, and 10:26 times for October, though several entries are partially garbled.

Weather Outlook For Northern New England And New England

The Weather Bureau forecasts a five day period for northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island with average temperatures near normal. Day temperatures range from the upper 50s to mid 60s in the north and in the 60s in the south while nights are upper 30s to low 40s north and mid to upper 40s south. Cooler Wednesday followed by warmer Thursday and Friday and cooler Saturday. Total precipitation expected about one quarter to one half inch from scattered showers around Friday.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

Workshop Study Of Gerontology Ends In Saco

Weekend York County Council on Aging workshop at Cascades Portland Road Saco included lectures discussions and films. Under Miss Shirley Bessey and Mrs Martha Kline the program trained volunteers and council members in elderly programs with attendees from Saco Biddeford Sanford and surrounding towns.

York County Council On Cascades Portland Road Saco Shirley Bessey Alfred Y.C.C.A Martha Kline Acton Sarah Archer Virginia Jepson Boston School of Nursing Boston University Miss Bessey Lee Urquhart Archer June Perkins Springvale Carlton Kingsford Newfield Fred Patterson Robert Fenderson Kline Allen Kline Lucian Scamman Kingsford Elvira Lord Margery Fenderson Lester Black Harold Stevens Albert Chretien Madelene Beaulieu Biddeford Irving Kellman Sanford Harriet Josephine Ar Kennebunk Hollis Frema Grant J. Edwin Littlefield Ogunquit

Communist China marks 19th anniversary in victory tone

Tokyo reports Asahi Shimbun says Beijing in an atmosphere of relief as Mao supporters claim control of China after three years of conflict with Liu Shao-chi followers. Celebration reflects delight in the cultural revolution’s total victory.

Tokyo China Peking Asahi Shimbun Mao Tsetung Liu Shao-chi Ashi Ieshige Akioka

Castro urges compulsory schooling and draft as Cuba fights crime

Havana reports Fidel Castro proposes making school attendance mandatory through junior high and drafting youths aged 14 to 17 to curb prostitution and delinquency. In a speech to vigilante groups he warned the revolution should not lead to girls being sold to foreigners and sailors in the capital.

Havana Fidel Castro Committees For

World Finance Meeting Signals Shift in Aid Plans

Pierre-Paul Schweitzer, chairman of the IMF, said the world may move toward a balance in international payments, but this could come at the cost of reduced aid to developing nations. The discussion notes this is part of a 1944 organized exchange.

National Exchange Pierre-Paul Schweitzer IMF

Youths Target Wires and Flags in Cuba Guerilla Tensions

Castro said youths have cut telephone wires robbed, burned Cuban flags, and destroyed posters for guerrilla idol Ernesto Che Guevara. Pope Paul VI urged balance between labor and spirituality, saying time must be dedicated to prayer and that religion should not be forgotten as fall returns people to work and school.

Castro Ernesto Che”Guevara Vatican City Paul VI Pontiff St. Peter's Square

Niagara Falls water flow rate stated in report

The article notes that during spring and summer about 760,000 gallons of water flow over Niagara Falls each second.

Niagara Falls

Collins Warren Wedding Held In Kennebunk

Miss Linda Joan Warren of Kennebunk wed Roland F Collins at Christ Church Kennebunk in a gown of peau de soie and lace. The ceremony featured gladioli decor and organ music. Reception at Glen Mor with 75 guests. couple to reside on Dane Street.

Kennebunk Christ Church Linda Joan Warren William F. Warren Roland F. Collins William J. Collins Fred B. Holmberg George Whittier Sabrina Jon Bodwell Portsouth N.H Benson M. Gould Jon A. Bodwell Portsmouth William C. Collins Warren Collins Glen-Mor David Littlefield Maine Kennebunk High School Maremont Corp., Aco

Wal lace supporters heckle Reuther in St Louis speech

About 50 union members backing George Wallace jeered Walter Reuther as he spoke in St Louis for Hubert Humphrey. Reuther left while calling the dissidents fringe and making noise.

ST. Louis Alabama George C. Wallace Walter Reuther United Auto Workers Lunas Reuther Hubert Humphrey

Ex presidents’ tenure and quirky author clue quiz

Between March 4 1861 and January 18 1862 five ex presidents lived Van Buren Fillmore Pierce Buchanan and Tyler. It also notes poet E E Cummings signed as e e cummings and queries about Basenjis cannot bark making a whin ing sound.

Tyler van Buren Fillmore Pierce Buchanan

Cub Scout Pack 305 Inducts Members In Biddeford

About 190 people including Cub Scouts parents and leaders attended Cub Scout Pack 305 induction at Mason Street Scout hall Biddeford. Den 5 presented Cub Scouts Norman Allaire Thomas Warner Mark Poirier Carla Poissant Brian Thibodeau James Beaudry. Webelos Robert Richard received the Webelos badge and joined Troop 305.

Cub Troop One Building Association Mason Street Biddeford Cub Scouts Den 5 Den Dorothy Poirier Normand Allaire Thomas Warner Mark Poirier Carla Poissant Brian Thibodeau James Beaudry Frederick Roberts Jr Mark Robinson John Conerly Carl Hamel Bernard Larose Steven Poisson Danny Provencher Robert Goulet Cubmaster Hatch Robert Richard Boy Scouts Ferguson Webelos den Webelos Bruce Nunan Roland Dubois Brian Adams Mark Ferguson Wayne Howard Brian Huot Den 1 Ruth Travers James Travers Paul Perreault Mark Perreault Den 4 Alice Delage Roger Arbour David Delage Michael McCarthy David Levasseur Michael Michaud

Welfare aid to one in eight NYC residents by year end

New York City social services commissioner Jack R. Goldberg said 875,000 residents already receive public assistance and warned that by year end one in eight New Yorkers will be on welfare. He urged the federal government to cover at least 90 percent of costs, saying 50 percent reimbursement is insufficient.

New York New York City Jack R. Goldberg Social Services Goldberg

Labor Leaders Blame Hildreth Over Kyros M16 Row

Twin City labor leaders accuse Republican Horace Hildreth Jr. of politicizing jobs as they protest his attack on Congressman Kyros amid the M16 contract dispute. Alexander Anastasoff of the Joint Board of Biddeford-Saco Textile Workers Union chairs a letter from Local 406 officials protesting Hildreth’s stance.

Twin City Horace Hildreth Jr Alexander Anastasoff Joint Board Biddeford-Saco Textile Workers Union of America Afl-Cio CLC Hildreth Peter Kyros New England Maremont Saco

Local T.W.U.A. Leaders Attend Conference in Boston

Textile Workers Union of America President William Pollock warned Biddeford-Saco delegates that the November elections could affect workers pay and the economic future. He argued anti-labor policy could slow bargaining and hinder efforts to remove substandard conditions in southern non union plants, risking New England textile. Attendees from Biddeford-Saco included Alexander Anastasoff, Leo Bedard, Ralph Oliver, Robert Bissell, Gerard Boisvert, Donald Nalette, Richard Laverriere, and John Cleary.

Boston Mass Biddeford Maine Textile Workers William Pollock Congress Textile Workers Union of America South New England Olcock Hubert H. Humphrey Biddeford-Saco Alexander Anastasoff Afl-Cio Clc Leo Bedard Ralph Oliver Robert Bissell Gerard Boisvert Donald Nolette Richard Laverriere John Cleary

New Jersey battleship blasts past budget estimates

New Jersey fires 2700 pound projectiles from its nine gun battery, capable of matching B52 bomb load in minutes. Its shells pierce 30 feet of reinforced concrete, delivering heavy destruction in a compact area. Reactivation cost around $21.5 million with $20 million for ammo and total program near $50 million when fuel, parts, and crew are counted.

New Jersey

Philosopher Eric Hoffer Urges Cadets to Defy Conformity

Air Force Academy cadets heard Eric Hoffer defend nonconformity over the weekend. He praised independence, saying he never conformed and that Americans can work without supervision. He warned against being told how to do every task.

AIR Force Academy Colo Longsheremen Eric Hoffer

Classified Ads Spur Local Journal Results

In the Journal classified section readers find a range of ads promising results from local services. Businesses urge engagement, highlighting quick responses and practical offers to attract customers and boost visibility in the community.

Soviet Submarine and ICBM Growth Alarm Senate Panel

The Senate subcommittee reports the Soviet Union is building new pew submarines capable of firing nuclear missiles from 1,500 miles offshore and approaching U.S. ICBM strength. It warns the U.S. holds marginal superiority and urges development of a new AMSA and advanced ICBM. Separately, oil shale leases aim to unlock vast government reserves, while Defense Secretary Clark comments on Vietnam troop reductions and Paris talks.

Associated Press Washington Soviet Union Pew U.S Senate United States Ness Pentagon Interior Department Colorado Utah Wyoming

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