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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1964
Page
2
This afternoon fair and warmer with westerly winds 5 to 15 mph and a high near 38 to 45. Tonight light variable winds shift to mainly south by morning as cloudiness increases and temperatures fall to the twenties. Friday brings increasing clouds and slight temperature change with showers likely in the afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Richard Guignard of Kittery depart by TWA super jet for a week long vacation in the Caribbean area. They will visit San Juan Puerto Rico. Mrs Guignard is the former Priscille daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Rousseau of Pool Street Biddeford.
A stated Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star meeting will be at 7 30 p m tomorrow in Biddeford Masonic Hall. The highlight is the reception of 1964 officers with Past Matron Mrs Julia Crowley in charge. Refreshments under Mrs Emma Orcutt.
Higher Grade Corp cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8:30 p. m.
Doctors report General MacArthur remains calm but his heart efficiency and kidney function deteriorate. A balloon device to control esophageal bleeding is largely removed while peritoneal dialysis remains a potential option if kidney support becomes necessary. Blood pressure is stabilized by ongoing IV drugs.
Fulbright, continuing from page one, urged flexible foreign policy toward the Reds and Cuba, saying Johnson had not been consulted and that Rockefeller framed 1964 as a campaign issue with vague GOP proposals. Sparkman and Aiken signaled support for reconsidering Cuba strategy and the Cuban embargo as a failed policy.
The list includes Theodore J. Caouette and Lucien A. Dutremble of Biddeford, Frank M. Jones of Saco, Alphee Lambert of Biddeford, and Lorenzo J. Pelletier of Sanford. Additional Biddeford candidates are Clement Deschambault and Auguste J. Dumont. Armand Fecteau, Alfred Lantagne, Napoleon Nad eau, Romeo Sevigny, Plat o Truman. Sanford contenders include Louis J. Bernard, Armand J. Blouin, Paul W. Desmarais. others: Camille L. V. Bedard of Saco, Nicholas W. Danton, Robert J. Melnick of Old Orchard Beach, Peter R. Mann of York, Walter A. Ware of Wells, C. Jack Reynolds of Buxton. Class towns Buxton Dayton Hollis Limington and Cornish Limington, Newfield Parsonfield Shapleigh Waterboro. No Democratic candidates filed for Alfred Arundel Kennebunkport Lyman Acton Berwick Lebanon Eliot South Berwick Kittery Kennebunk.
Funeral services for Mrs. Victoria Plessis were held at St. Andre's Church Biddeford with Rt Rev Msgr Aime Giguere celebrating a solemn high mass. Interment followed at St Joseph's Cemetery. Out of town attendees included James Eaton Eben Lambert Andrew Bald and spouses.
Nelson A. Rocray’s funeral took place at St. Joseph’s Church Biddeford with a requiem high mass led by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Elie Hevey. Church choir directed by Diana Rousselle sang as a Biddeford Civil Defense delegation attended. Burial followed at St. Joseph’s Cemetery with graveside prayers by Msgr. Hevey. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Rocray and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Moruzzi with Nancy Rocray of North Adams and Mr. and Mrs. Rene Dubois of Bennington Vermont.
A committee led by Mrs. Marie Smith launches petition drives in Old Orchard Beach to gather public views on proposed school work. The plan calls for adding rooms to Jameson School, converting the high school gym into classrooms, and building a new physical education facility. Ward captains include Kathleen Jalbert Ward 5 Rita Sherman Barbara Freeman George R King Ward 3 Jackie Gagne Dee Roy Ward 2 Clinton Presley Ward 1 Joan Page and Claire Lacroix added to Ward 5.
The Saco Jaycees board met in the Mutual Fire Insurance building to discuss a soapbox derby in Portland. Prospective participants can contact Malcolm MacLeod at 444 Ferry Road, Saco. A June 13 installation banquet was tentatively set and Byron Dolby will speak at the next general meeting. Donald Waterhouse was authorized to explore a future road race and open house plans for the new quarters were discussed.
The Saco Fire Department logged 34 calls in March and 44 ambulance requests, per Fire Chief Arthur M. Emmons. Police Chief Raymond Kerry reported 27 accidents, with about half injuring people or totaling $100 plus in damages. Main Street saw 9 crashes. speed, yielding, and following too closely were common factors.
The 76th Biddeford High alumni banquet will be held June 13 at the Steve White Gym. The event starts with a 6:45 roast beef dinner, followed by program remarks honoring graduates and reminiscing on school history.
Portland AP report says Kennebunk theater operator J.P. Nadeau and Sons Inc seeks 2 million in damages after a transfer from federal Boston court to District Court in Portland. The suit, filed August 1962, accuses film producers of favoritism and inflated prices, naming Paramount, MGM, Fox, Warner Bros, Universal, Columbia, Disney, and others.
Goulart’s leftward program drives conservative and religious opposition as rebel forces move from a rail hub toward Porto Alegre. Gen Amaury Kruel directs troops toward Rio. The 3rd Army in Rio Grande do Sul battles for control while mutinies and protests rock Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.
Catered by the Phillippe Restaurant. Robert W. Cole Jr. is president of the Alumni Association.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH At a lengthy open meeting the school committee voted to curtail expenses to keep the budget within town funds. About 60 residents attended including Donald Jones and William Mullen from the town council, which had refused a closed meeting. The board said some cuts may be restored by the town meeting, noting a protested cut of 37,500.79 and citing fixed charges and ongoing obligations as reasons for reductions in janitorial, lunch, repairs, athletics, and building programs. Leon Jones released figures showing 1964 three month costs at 110,970.25, with past due obligations and deleted lunch funds already paid, leaving operations without service cuts so far.
A slate of officers was entered for a May installation during the Women’s Society of Christian Service meeting at School Street Methodist Church in Saco. The list includes Mrs. Wilma Griffith as president and Mrs. Betty Stevens as vice president, among others, with reports on upcoming district youth events, publications, and local church activities.
Goulart flees to his south Brazilian home state amid army support rebels claim his ouster. Duvalier proclaims himself Haiti's president for life. MacArthur's outlook grim but possible recovery. Fulbright upbeat on foreign policy response, warns debate could aid administration. Johnson limits compromise for Civil Rights Act passage. Alaska faces vast tasks rebuilding schools transport and economy. Five-man space life support test suggests astronauts may live indefinitely.
The Danish freighter Elizabeth Schulte sails to Portland with a cargo of sodium sulphate after a Bucksport dock fire destroyed a 100 foot discharging tower on Wednesday. Unofficial losses from the blaze are pegged at about $40,000.
Executive Council again declined to confirm Gov. Reed's pick William F. Boardman of Calais as a District Court judge by a 6 to 1 vote, matching the earlier 5 to 1 rebuff. Reed remains optimistic some members may change, while Councilor Donald Small maintained his stance on insufficient experience. Only Chairman Lester Hobbs supported the governor.
Officers of Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters were installed in K of P Hall Saco by Grand Chief Mrs Mary Dawn and Grand Manager Mrs Emma Pombriant A report on the visiting committee noted a new member application and a donation to the Grand Lodge The Most Excellent Chief Mrs Twomey will attend a Grand Temple session in Portland with gifts exchanged and prizes awarded for the mystery drawing and April 15 refreshment plans
The Kennebunk Fire Department was called shortly after 7 p.m. Monday for a chimney fire at the Clarence Wright residence on Heath Road. Firefighters arrived and addressed the incident, preventing further damage. No injuries were reported.
Local 305 Pepperell union members will gather on Sunday April 12 to hear a progress report on ongoing negotiations. Local 406 sets its regular monthly meeting for April 5 at 11 AM.
Bancroft and Martin Inc, steel fabricators, have purchased Fegley Engineering Co Inc, plastics manufacturers in South Portland. President William E Clark said the deal will allow the firm to offer customers another construction service alongside steel products and reinforced concrete pipes.
Saco Lodge F A M in Saco Masonic hall finalized plans for Past Masters Night to be held April 14 at 7:30 p.m. A baked ham supper will precede the event. Millard A Tripp Jr. served as worshipful master, with Lawrence R. Duross and William K. Kimball Jr. handling refreshments.
A bankruptcy petition was filed in the U S District Court by David N. Gagnon a Saco machinist listing debts of 10150 with 700 unsecured claims and assets of 8750 with 300 exempt.
The council adjourned until April 14 which could mark the third voting moment on Boardman’s confirmation. The delay signals ongoing debate and unresolved questions about the nominee’s suitability and qualifications.
Anchorage slowly recovers as debris clears and schools and transport reopen. President Johnson seeks 50 million in emergency aid, Gov. Egan aims for 500 million in federal help, with calls for 1 billion from bank president Laker. Grants favored, bond issue planned to bolster finances. Major damage in Anchorage and coastal towns. several schools damaged or destroyed. Kodiak and Seward using buildings as emergency centers. Alaska Railroad repairs in weeks. highways open north to Fairbanks and south to Whittier. Valdez dock destroyed. lift in Valdez area indicates 14 foot uplift.
Kenneth D. Cormier of Portland Road Saco will become accounting and administrative assistant to the vice president at Components Inc on April 6. A 1959 St Francis College graduate, he has served as bursar and accounting officer there for 20 years and resigns April 3. He also runs the Marvel Drive-In Restaurant in Saco.
A fire yesterday noon damaged a New England Tel and Tel vehicle in the Biddeford Shopping Center lot in front of Grant's store. Firemen arrived at 11 48 and used a booster to extinguish the blaze. The cause is unknown possibly starting under the dashboard. The locked truck had its roof paint burned off and windows broken by heat. The driver, a non smoker, is noted by company officials as this first such incident.
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