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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1967

Page

3

Officers Installed By York County Catholic Women's Group

The York County District of the Maine Council of Catholic Women held a St Marys Sodality Council meeting at St Marys Parish Biddeford installing officers led by Mrs August Parent and attended by members from South Berwick Saco Old Orchard Beach and Biddeford. The session featured reports by chairmen and a guest address by Msgr Edward C OLeary on Changes in the Church Results included donations approved for convention seminary and scholarship funds and plans announced for the next district meeting in August with St Raphaels Altar Guild hosting.

St. Mary’s Sodality Council St. Mary’s Biddeford York County Maine Council of Catholic Women John Arsenault South Berwick Gerard Maine Council of Catholic Women’s August Parent William Hansel Gerard Cameron Wilbrod Bedard James Lombard Saco James Murphy Old Orchard Beach Cornelius J. Enright St. Mary’s Parish Albert Colpitts Cameron J. William Littlefield Edward C. O'Leary St. Margaret’s Ecumenical Council Msgr Arsenault Kittery St. Raphael's Altar Guild O'Leary Father Enright St. Michael’s Parish Armand Roberge Joanne Hansel Adrienne Parent Charles Dupuis Cecile

Draft for National Guard Opposed by Maine Adjutant General

Maj Gen Edwin W Heywood of Maine told a Senate Armed Services Committee that drafting men into the National Guard would destroy the guard's voluntary character. He spoke during a Monday hearing voiced in opposition to compulsory service.

Washington iGen Edwin W. Heywood Adjutant General of Maine National Guard Senate Armed Services Committee

Area Residents Named Bates College Degree Candidates

Lewiston Bates College lists three area residents as bachelor of arts candidates for its 101st commencement. Leslie Ann Haas of Saco majors in sociology. Andrea Marie Peterson of Kennebunk, English, with Dean's List honors and campus roles. Dennis Eagleson of Kennebunkport, economics, active in basketball, track, and intramurals.

Lewiston Bates College Leslie Ann Haas Carl M. Haas Glenhaven Circle Saco Haas Andrea Marie Peterson Andrew J. Peterson Colonial Drive Kennebunk Peterson Women’s Council Miss Peterson Campus Association Bates Garnet Dennis Eagleson John M. Eagleson Jr Oak Street Kennebunkport Eagleson

Speck Returned To Maximum Security Cell

Richard Speck, convicted of eight murders, is confined in a Cook County maximum security cell 22 feet from the electric chair after a 160 mile transfer from Peoria. His attorney plans a new trial and possible psychiatric testimony to seek leniency or a reduced sentence.

Chicago Richard Speck Cook County Speck Peoria Ill Gerald W. Getty Herbert C. Pasch Getty Marvin Ziporyn

Left Leaning ISU student leader quits amid impeachment dispute

Donald R. Smith, 21, ISU engineering senior from Rockwell, Iowa, withdraws from Iowa State University amid an impeachment case after admitting attending a marijuana party. President Parks launches an intensified probe into student drug use while Smith’s running mate Mary Lou Lifka prepares to assume the presidency.

Ames Iowa Iowa State University Donald R. Smith Smith William J. Reichardt D-Des Moines Charles Grassley New Hartford Mary Lou Lifka Berwyn Ill

Old Orchard Beach Community Fragments Report

Reported hospital patient in Orlando is James Arthur Entwistle from Vero Beach who once lived in Old Orchard Beach. Rebekah Lodge plans Visiting Officers Night with neighboring lodges and Past Noble Grands as guests. Rev James J Mullen Council Auxiliary social and meeting set at Mrs Aurora Nolette home. American Legion post to meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday.

James Arthur Entwistle Vero Beach Fla Old Orchard Beach Orlando Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge James J. Mullen R. of C

Roll Call And Old Timers Night At Saco Lodge

Saco Lodge of Odd Fellows held Old Timers and Roll Call Night at the main street hall with a covered dish supper. Noble Grand Clyde Mailman presided as invitations were read for filling chairs at Saccarappa Lodge on April 28.

Saco Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Main Street Saco Crescent Street Mousam Lodge Kennebunk Sabattus Lodge Lisbon Noble Grand Portland

LBJ Combines Business With Rest At Ranch

President Johnson wraps up a rest-up weekend at his Texas ranch near San Antonio. He is catching up on a backlog of work and may be needed in Washington by Wednesday after returning from the Latin American summit.

San Antonio Tex Johnson Texas White House Washington Ere

Income Tax Safe Is Tough To Crack

The unsuccessful attempt to crack an income tax safe left the dial twisted in a cockeyed position. IRS officials said the money was in the other safe. Also mentions Honolulu as the southernmost US capital and notes refreshments after a meeting.

Miami Fla Internal Revenue Service Honolulu Hawaii United States

Heavy Docket Heard In Saco District Court

Dennis Lund 18 of Old Orchard Beach was found guilty on multiple counts in the Saco district court session and remains free on bail pending appeal to the May term of the superior court. Several others, including Frank Simoneau 17 of Biddeford and Arnold Grant Jr. 23 of Portland, faced convictions for motor vehicle and related offenses with various fines and sentences listed. Numerous defendants received fines for speeding and traffic violations, with some bail conditions and continued hearings noted.

Dennis Lund Old Orchard Beach 10Th District Court Saco Superior Court Lund Frank J. Simoneau Granite St Biddeford Arnold Grant Jr Portland Grant Richard E. Heinzer Sanford John B. Reid Wiscasset Richard C. Thompkins Houston David W. Jones Kennebunk Paul A.christiansen Louise F. Martin Watertown Conn Jon A. McGarvey Marshfield Mass Douglas N. Anderson Auburn Thomas M. Cole South Berwick Rita Greene Maple St Ernest A. Me Gee Gray Ave Gary E. Moore Kittery Pauline L. Thibault York Harbor Russell L. Skillings Scarborough Floyd W. Webster West Medford Lynette Coyne Suffolk City Afb N.Y Paul A. Brooks Kennebunkport Anne R. Witten Greenwich Grandview ‘Drive David E. Farnsworth Westbrook Patricia V. Coombs Avon Cape Elizabeth Joseph F. Prout Lexington Judy S. States Wells Kenneth M. Pettey Stormville Sally F. Petit Dupont Ave Henry T. Smith Falmouth Thomas A. Dudek Brewer Edmund Hamlin North Windham Paul E. Houde Nashua N.H John A. Lappin Jeremiah F. O’carroll Robert W. O'Leary Washington St Taxia E. Paras Henry R. Pike Danielson Harry Soperia Joseph W. Ricci Lee M. Cluff James Paul Calvert Jr Hyde, Pa James L. Bolduc Coventry Middle St James F. Mitchell Valhalla

Joey Bishop Show modeled on NBC Tonight in shaky premiere

AP reviewer calls the Joey Bishop Show on ABC a nervous, disorganized copy of Tonight. Ronald Reagan and Debbie Reynolds appear as guests, with Regis Philbin as sidekick. program plagued by frequent commercials and uneven pacing. ABC specials span Michelangelo to Scott expedition as Nielsen ranks place Bonanza and The Robe high.

Joey Bishop NBC Cynthia Lowry NEW York (Ap ABC Joey Bishop Ronald Reagan Debbie Reynolds Danny Thomas Dennis Davish Regis Philbin Hugh Downs John Secondari Custer Robert Scott South Pole Douglas Fairbanks Scott Lonesome Place CBS

Bates College to honor Smith at first commencement

Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith will speak at Bates College first commencement on April 24. President Thomas H. Reynolds announced the college will confer an honorary Doctor of Letters degree.

Lewiston Maine Margaret Chase Smith Bates College Thomas H. Reynolds

Dinner Speech by Postmaster General at Maine 500 Club Dinner

Members of Maine's Democratic 500 Club will hear Postmaster General Lawrence O'Brien deliver an address at a dinner in Waterville on June 10. The 500 Club is the party's main revenue source.

Lewiston Maine Democratic 500 Club Lawrence O’brien Waterville

Townsend Assault Charge Dismissed on Costs

A charge of assault and battery against Carl J. Townsend of Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach was dismissed on payment of $10 costs.

Carl J. Townsend Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Honor Roll At Wells Junior High Listed By Principal

Wells The honor roll for the third ranking period at Wells Junior High School is announced by Principal Richard Baston. High Honors include eight graders Susan Cole Dean Huden Jeanne Jacobsen William Litchfield and seven graders Catherine Fenderson Ann Staples and Michael Warren. Honors include many students from both grades with a lengthy list of names.

WELLS Wells Junior High School Richard Baston Susan Cole Dean Huden Jeanne Jacobsen William Litchfield Catherine Fenderson Ann Staples Michael Warren Gregory Baston Douglas Cady Janet Coombs Keven Garthwaite Cheryl Gray Michael Hamlyn Jeffery Jones Marline Lafleur Bernard Nickerson Sharon O'Connell Lisa Perkins Brian Perry Donald Rhodes Howarth Ryerson Brian Stevens Craig Stevens Sherry Stevens Arlene Tebbetts Diane Allen Alan Andres Rachel Chase Susan Coggeshall Cheryl Cole Marcus Darby Joan Dusseault Susan Gorman Sally Ford Sandra Ford Patricia Gowen Brenda Keene Gretchen Kline Michael Staples Sandra Woodman

Military Hats Removed From Kennedy Grave

Public criticism led to the removal of military hats and emblems from John F. Kennedy’s grave at Arlington National Cemetery. Initial placement by soldiers from four services and later additions by Coast Guard and Green Berets prompted debate over the grave’s simplicity. General Counsel Alfred B. Fitt said the hats were removed on Monday.

Washington John F. Kennedy Kennedy Arlington National Cemetery Coast Guard Military Police 3Rd Infantry Army Alfred B. Fitt

Alaskan Earthquake Strikes March 27 1964

The 1964 Alaskan earthquake occurred on March 27 causing widespread damage. Authorities reported extensive shaking across the state, with notable impacts on infrastructure and communities. Emergency response units were mobilized to assess and assist affected areas.

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