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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1964

Page

3

Muskie and McIntyre press Portsmouth Kittery yard efficiency

Senators Muskie and McIntyre urged Defense Secretary McNamara to recognize the Portsmouth Kittery Naval Shipyard efforts to raise efficiency and keep the SS 660 submarine award. They warned against reassigning the project, citing Kennedy's intent and cost reductions already achieved with the yard and its workers.

Washington Edmund S. Muskie Dmaine Tom Mcintyre D. NH Defense McNamara Portsmouth-Kittery Naval Shipyard Sens Muskie McIntyre Navy Department Portsmouth Kittery Portsmouth-Kittery Yard Kennedy Portsmouth Kittery

Victoria Falls Size Comparison

Victoria Falls in Africa rises to about 355 feet and spans a width nearly twice that of Niagara Falls, making it one of the world’s largest cataracts by both height and breadth.

Victoria Falls Africa Niagara Falls

District Deputy Grand Master Feted At Wells

Ogunquit district deputy grand master of the 19th Masonic District Donald S Paine was honored at Ocean Lodge Wells with a special program at Masonic Hall San ford Road Wells. Paine, past master of Ocean Lodge, ends his two year term at upcoming Grand Lodge sessions. Maurice L Fenderson led the program with about 75 members and guests present. A chicken pie supper was provided by Priscilla Chapter Order of the Eastern Star led by Mrs Raymond W Rand. A special lodge meeting is set for May 6 at 7 30 p.m. to confer the Master Mason degree.

Wells Donald S. Paine Ogunquit Masonic Ocean Lodge A.F A.M Ince Masonic Sanford Road Paine Grand Lodge Maurice L. Fenderson Priscilla Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Raymond W. Rand

Biddeford Firemen Answer Two Cails

Biddeford firefighters were called yesterday to Franklin Street for an automobile fire. A 1957 Buick owned by Lucien Gagne caught fire from the carburator backfiring and was quickly extinguished. No damages were estimated. An overflowing oil burner at 245 Hill Street required a response at 2 10 p.m. Nothing was used. The 1% story wooding dwelling is owned by Mrs James Callahan. Pheasants are essentially seed waters.

Biddeford Franklin Street Lucien Gagne 245 Hill St James Callahan

Review Of Book Continued By Lydia Circle

Lydia Circle of Saco United Baptist Church Women met yesterday at the home of Mrs. Isabelle Perkins Ferry Road Saco where dessert was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Dorothy Phillips The business session was conducted by Mrs. Ethel Whitten circle leader who also dedicated the Love Gift certificate A chapter of the current study book was reviewed by Mrs Verna Taylor followed by a general discussion It was announced the next meeting will be held at the Wardwell Home Attending were Mrs Rhoda Kimball Mrs Nellie Rhodes Mrs Edna Sulis Mrs Elizabeth Wilson the Misses Ruth and Georgia Severance Mrs Taylor Mrs Whitten Mrs Phillips and the hostess Mrs Perkins

Lydia Circle Saco Nellie Rhodes Edna Sulis Elizabeth Wilson Ruth Georgia Severance Taylor Whitten Phillips Perkins

Camp Ellis Fire Auxiliary Sets Meeting For Next Week

Camp Ellis Volunteer Firemen Auxiliary announced plans for future entertainment and welcomed suggestions at an upcoming meeting. The session, opened by President Mrs Christine Peterson, included a prayer and flag salute. Attendees listed include Mrs Ruth Cote Mrs Ruby Bouchard Sun Shine Chair Ruth Stackpole and others.

Camp Ellis Christine Peterson Ruth Cote Ruby Bouchard Sunshine Ruth Stackpole Carole St. Ours Cynthia Lemay Susan Gagnon Stackpole Lillian Morris Eleanor Shaffer Lillian Gagnon Cote Bouchard Peterson

Memorial Day plans and upcoming council meetings in York County

Delegates Poissant and Roland St Michel attended a Veterans Council meeting at the AMVETS hall Biddeford to finalize Memorial Day parade plans. Announcements listed May 2 York County Council at Alfred, May 12 joint York Cumberland meeting at Westbrook for deceased member lists, May 15 district officers at Biddeford, May 16 a Boyle tribute at Jefferson Hotel, and May 17 a Maine executive committee meeting at Waterville. Commander Royal Sheltra led last night’s session and a buffet was provided by George Boutin and Nelson Bergeron.

Pece One First District Biddeford

Jet-smooth Luxury Chevrolet on the highway performer

A Chevrolet Impala Convertible ad highlights a suspension system with husky coil springs and double-action shocks, 700 sound deadeners, Body by Fisher, wide foam seats, deep carpeting, seven engines, and four transmissions. It promotes Trade N Travel Time at Chevrolet dealers with road maps and a promise of smooth highway performance.

Fisher Biscaynes Chevrolet

Schedule announced for Maine Writers Conference 1963

The twenty fourth State of Maine Writers Conference will run August 25 through 28 in Ocean Park. Guests include Prof David McCord of Boston Harvard poet and essayist, with 11 am readings by George Abbe Loring Williams and David O Woodbury. Workshops feature Marion Allen Elston Ingalls Doris Marston Mildred Thomas Lewis Turco Joanne Williamson. The annual movie on Thursday will be Wuthering Heights.

Ocean Park Boston George Abbe Russell Sage College Loring Williams Cleveland Ohio la Conference David O. Woodbury Ogunquit Reader’s Digest Sheldon Christian Brunswick William E. Harris Lunenburg Mass Christian Marion C Sam”) Allen Lawrence Kans Elston P. Ingalls Biddeford Saco Doris Ricker Marston Cape Neddick Mildred M. Thomas Lewis Turco Maine Joanne Williamson Kennebunkport Wuthering Heights Samuel Goldwyn Emily Bronte Adelbert M. Jakeman Sue McConkey Alfred Jessie S.cole Springvale George S. Graffam l Whitefield Charles Todd Orr's Island Kitty Parsons Rockport Mass Iaa Ladd Brown Bangor Lillian L. Munroe Jamaica Plain Charles Rawlings Damariscotta Mills Richard H. Recchia

Crises Foreseen in Chinese Communist Leadership say Experts

Declassified studies by Powell and Lewis, made available through the Library of Congress, analyze potential leadership crises in China. Powell predicts Mao’s death or retirement within a decade and two leadership crises as aging leaders must be replaced, while Lewis notes tensions between aging elites and younger members, foreseeing a possible 10 to 15 year continuity with a gradual shift rather than a sharp break.

Library of Congress Hughes Associated Press State Department Ralph L. Powell American University John Wilson Lewis Cornell University Powell China Mao Tse-tung Communist Party Central Committee Mao Lewis

Gowns of 1800 Era Modeled by Local Women

Gowns of the 1800 period will be shown under Mrs. Carl Deis at a Women’s Fellowship meeting of Saco First Parish Congregational Church. The event in Fellowship Hall Beach Street starts 7 30 p.m. Tuesday with models including Mrs. Bou tet, Mrs. Fogg, Mrs. Mailman, and others. The soloist is Mrs. Harrison and commentator is J Alan Jasper. Refreshments by Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Anderson, and Miss Lowell.

Carl Deis Women’s Fellowship Saco First Parish

Supreme Court Prayer Ban Attacked in House Hearings

Rep. Robert L. F. Sikes urged a constitutional amendment to reverse the high court ruling on school prayers. He said religion should be in public schools and places, calling the issue part of protecting America’s religious presence. Hearings featured many backers while few supported the court's decisions.

Washington Supreme Court House America Robert L. F. Sikes D. Fla House Judiciary Committee Sikes John W. Davis D-Ga Emanuel Celler D-N.y

Bible Baptist Church Saco Plans Mission Meetings

Bible Baptist Church at 146 Ferry Road Saco opens a week of missionary meetings from Sunday April 26 through May 3. Rev. William Duncan and Rev. Dennis Grudda headline the Sunday services with other missionaries to Japan Ivory Coast and the Philippines featured later in the week. Colored slides from each field will be shown and the public may attend all programs.

The Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco William Duncan Japan Far East Dennis Grudda Ivory Coast Africa George Huttenlock William Simmons Philippine Islands Mr. Duncan Huttenlock Carll J. Grathwohl

Biddeford City Dump Extends Weekday and Saturday Hours

Biddeford's city dump will operate 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, replacing the previous 5 p.m. closing. Saturday hours extend from noon to 5 p.m. with an attendant on site to guide residents disposing of junk cars and parts, per street commissioner Arthur Pratt.

Biddeford Arthur Pratt Pratt

School Board Weighs Prayer Bible Note Amid Parental Objections

A school board considers allowing a prayer or Bible passage that some parents find objectionable. The issue centers on including religious elements in school activities and the balance between tradition and parental concerns.

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