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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1965

Page

2

Navy Update and Family News From Cape Porpoise and Biddeford

Aerographer's Mate Marshall L. Hubbard USN reports for duty aboard the nuclear powered carrier USS Enterprise. Mr and Mrs Joseph F Cote of Biddeford have returned home from visiting Greenville South Carolina and Columbus Georgia where their son Lionel Cote and daughter in law weld. Marine Private Roger J L Grenier son of Mr and Mrs Romeo Grenier of Biddeford completed four weeks of combat training July 12 at Camp Lejeune North Carolina with the 1st Infantry Training Regiment.

Marshall L. Hubbard USN E. Arlena Hubbard Fisher Lane Cape Porpoise Maine Joseph F. Cote Hill St Biddeford Leonard Kallenback Greenville S.C Lionel R. Cote Columbus Roger J. L. Grenier Romeo E. Grenier Emery St 1St Infantry Training Regiment Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune N. C

Deaths Golita Calif Marcel Allard 52

Marcel Allard 52 formerly of Biddeford Maine died suddenly Saturday in Golita California. Born December 28 1913 he was a former staff photographer for the Biddeford Saco Journal and photographer for the Saco Lowell Shops. Survivors include Irene Custeau Allard Bruce Allard Paul Allard and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Hanna Funeral Home Golita.

Golita Calif Marcel Duke) Allard Biddeford Maine Armitos Ave Joseph Roseanna (Delorge) Allard

Eastern Star Food Sale Planned On Saturday

The Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star will hold a food sale on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. on the lawn of the Bid a Pool Community Club.

Adah Order of the Eastern Star Bida Pool Community Club

Owen-Davis Post American Legion to Meet Tomorrow

The Owen-Davis Post American Legion will hold a meeting tomorrow night at 8 at the Post Home on Beach Street in Saco.

Owen-Davis Post American Legion Post Beach Street Saco

Disabled American Veterans Meet Tonight in Biddeford

A meeting of Disabled American Veterans is set for 7 30 pm at the post home on Bradbury Street in Biddeford.

Post Home Bradbury Street Biddeford

York County Bar Racks Meet Veterans in Biddeford Tonight

Members of York County Bar racks veterans of World War I in Biddeford will meet tonight at 7:30 at St. John’s Hall located at the corner of Main and Elm Streets.

York County Biddeford St. John’s Hall Main and Elm Streets

Mid-Week Prayer Service at Biddeford United Baptist

A mid week prayer and praise service is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Biddeford United Baptist Church inviting community members to join in worship and reflection.

Biddeford United Baptist Church

Prayer Meeting at Full Gospel Church

A prayer meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church on Route 9 A just off Route 109 Wells.

Full Gospel Route 9-A Wells

Home League Meeting Notice in Saco Salvation Army

The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army will meet on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The gathering invites members and supporters to attend the session at the clubroom.

Saco Salvation Army

Vietnamese Court To Try American For Double Killing

In Saigon a South Vietnamese court will try Robert Kimball, a 37 year old American adviser, for the killings of his American boss Jack E. Ryan and Mrs Nguyen Thi Hai. If convicted he faces life imprisonment to at least five years.

U.S. Aid Mission Public Safety Police Division Nguyen Thi Hai Ryan Kimball

Crosby and Buell Issued Marriage License in Reno

Dennis Crosby 31 and Aileen Buell 25 were issued a marriage license at Washoe County Courthouse on Saturday, with no word on a marriage. Crosby, son of Bing Crosby, was previously divorced July 3 from Pat Sheehan after six years of marriage.

Associated Press Reno New Dennis Crosby Aileen Buell Washoe County Crosby Bing Crosby Las Vegas Pat Sheehan

Pearl Bailey Stable After Ontario Club Collapse

Singer Pearl Bailey, 47, is in satisfactory condition at Mt. Sinai Hospital after collapsing following a performance at a night club in Ontario California. A spokesman said she will stay several days for tests to determine the cause. She had prior hospitalizations for nervous exhaustion in February and a mild heart attack in April.

Los Angeles Pearl Bailey Ontario Calif Mt. Sinai Hospital Miss Bailey

Disability benefits update for workers and widows

The notice explains eligibility for disability insurance lasting 12 months or more and widows over 60 who remarry, or women 62 or older divorced after long marriages. It invites inquiries about new benefits and notes signup on Sept 1 for basic hospital and insurance with optional voluntary medical plan.

Infant John Bouvier dies in Nashua hospital

John Bou vier infant son of Joseph P and Annette Cabana Bouvier formerly of 447 Main St Biddeford and residents of Nashua died at a local hospital Saturday. He is survived by paternal grandparents Joseph A and Mrs Bouvier of Biddeford and maternal grandparents Leo and Mrs Cabana of Nashua. Burial was in St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford. Arrangements by Emond's Funeral Home Biddeford.

Nashua N.H John Bouvier Joseph P Annette (Cabana) Bouvier Main St Biddeford Joseph A. Bouvier Leo Cabana St. Joseph’s Cemetery Emond Hill St

Obituary of Rodolphe Jacques Biddeford Resident 1897 1965

Rodolphe Jacques 68 of 61 Alfred Street Biddeford died last night after a long illness. Born in Princeville Quebec on March 12 1897 he was a son of Alfred and Eleanore Jacques a communicant of St Josephs Church and Sacred Heart League formerly with Bates Manufacturing Co. Survived by widow Anna Gamache Jacques daughter Gabrielle Crepeau brother William Jacques Seattle sister Eva Paradis New Bedford several nieces and nephews Funeral from St Josephs Church Wednesday at 8 30 a m with visitation at Emonds Funeral Home tonight 7 to 10 and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p m

Rodolphe Jacques Alfred St Biddeford Princeville Que Alfred and Eleanore Vezina) Jacques St Joseph’s Church Sacred Heart League Bates Mfg. Co Anna Gamache Jacques Gerard Gabrielle) Crepeau William Jacques New Bedford Mass Eva Paradis Seattle Wash Guy Crepeau St. Joseph's Church Emond Hill St

Engineer Joseph K Pearson 71 dies in Methuen hospital

Joseph K Pearson of Andover and Biddeford Pool died Sunday in a Methuen hospital. He attended Lawrence High School and MIT Class of 1918, worked with Jackson-Moreland in Boston, and held ASME membership. Survived by widow Elsie and two daughters Jean Lister and Joan McNeill. Funeral Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church, Lawrence.

Andover Mass Joseph K. Pearson Biddeford Pool York St Methuen Lawrence High School Massachusetts Institute of Technology Jackson-Moreland Boston American Society of Mechanical Engineers Engineers Blue Room Club Calvary Baptist Church Grecian Lodge AFF. & A.M Lawrence Aleppo Temple Shrine Elsie (Goldthwait) Pearson Jean Lister Raymond N.H Joan McNeill Roslindale

Attempt on Bhutan King Arrests in Sikkim Report

Twelve people were arrested after a failed assassination attempt on King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk of Bhutan. A hand grenade was used and gunfire rang out Saturday night near the Ku Chu monastery about 30 miles from Thimbu. the king was unharmed.

Associated Press Calcutta India Bhutan Sikkim Jigme Dorji Wangchuk Kuchu Thimbu

Ayub Khan Accuses U S of Delaying Aid Pressure on Policy

President Mohammed Ayub Khan charged the United States with delaying new aid commitments to force a shift in Pakistan's foreign policy. In a nationwide broadcast he cited a July 3 message from President Johnson about asking the World Bank to postpone the July 27 aid consortium meeting. Pakistan has received over $5 billion in aid since 1951 and seeks more.

Rawalpindi Pakistan Mohammed Ayub Khan United States Ayub Johnson America World Bank

Cabinet resignations in Colombia mark year to end of term

In Bogota President Guillermo Valencia faces a cabinet reshuffle as all but two ministers submit resignations. Minister of Government Alberto Mendoza notes that only the finance and war ministers did not resign from the 13-man cabinet.

Bogota Colombia Guillermo Valencia Alberto Mendoza Finance War

Weather outlook for Portland showers and clearing

Tonight will be cloudy with showers and isolated thundershowers. Lows in the 60s with southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Tuesday brings showers ending in the morning then partial clearing, as winds shift to the northwest at 15 to 20 mph.

Portland

Winners Named in Canadian Days Prizes

Three individuals were awarded prizes by the Biddeford-Saco Merchants Committee at the chamber office as part of Canadian Days. First prize of $50 went to Mrs. Henry Bouvier of Biddeford, second prize of $25 to Peter J. Rowe of Old Orchard Beach, and third prize of $10 to Anne Graves of East St. John New Brunswick. Winners will be notified by mail, per Executive Secretary Clayton W. Cartmill.

Biddeford-Saco

Funeral services for Cornelius J. Riley held in Biddeford

Funeral services for Cornelius J. Riley of 307 Main St Biddeford were held at St Marys Church this morning with Rev Coleman OToole celebrating a requiem high mass. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery as Rev Maurice Goan conducted graveside prayers. Bearers included John Daly Robert Ready George Dubois and Erin Murphy.

Cornelius J. Riley Main St Biddeford St. Mary's Church Coleman O'Toole William Cleary Louise Welch St. Mary's Cemetery Maurice Goan John Daly Robert Ready George Dubois Erin Murphy

Funeral services held for Mrs Louise A Daudelin

Funeral services for Mrs Louise A Daudelin of 7 Goodwin Ave Old Orchard Beach were held at St. Andre's Church Biddeford. A requiem high mass was celebrated with burial in St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford. Bearers included Roland Lavigne Roger Lavigne Ronald Lavigne Rene Lavigne Alcide Petrin and Lorenzo Houle. Ribbon bearers from St. Ann Society attended with several out of town mourners listed.

Louise Daudelin Louise A. Daudelin Goodwin Ave Old Orchard Beach Andre Father Bureau Roland Lavigne Roger Lavigne Ronald Lavigne Rene Lavigne Alcide Petrin Lorenzo Houle St. Ann Sodality St. Andre’s Church Edmond Neault Leonide Lefebvre Wilfrid Pinette Albertine Goulet Georgiana Champoux

Saco Firefighters Handle Fifty-Three July Calls

In July Saco firefighters answered fifty three calls, up from thirty nine in June. The ambulance answered fifty three calls in July and thirty one runs were logged in June.

Saco

Missing bicycle reported by Saco resident

Oliver Perreault of 35 Me chanic Street in Saco reported a red and silver bicycle missing from his yard. He told police the bike bears license plate number 26.

Oliver Perreault Mechanic St Saco Perreault

Swissair Convair Makes Emergency Beirut Landing

A Swissair Convair carrying 94 people made an emergency landing at Beirut Airport after tires failed on the left landing gear. The aircraft rolled 1,200 yards down the runway with the left gear on bare rims. no injuries were reported. The flight was from Cairo to Karachi with 84 passengers and 10 crew.

Beirut, Lebanon Beirut Cairo Karachi

Prayer crusade draws record crowd in Panama City

The prayer rally led by Rev. Patrick Payton attracted about 125 000 people in Panama City. Payton has conducted crusades in 46 countries. Fears of disruption by political extremists proved groundless.

Panama Patrick Payton Panama City National Guard Father Payton

Crinolines Return as Molyneux Debuts in Paris

AP reports Captain Molyneux presents a modernized couture collection in Paris with narrow silhouettes, mid knee hems, high conical underpinnings, and large patch pockets. Coats are pyramid-shaped, necklines high, sleeves long, hats tall jockey caps, marking a refined yet structural womenswear revival on the official program.

Paris Molyneux Tony

Mass Pilot Makes Forced Landing In Field

A Lowell Massachusetts pilot Harry E. Tibbets and his 16 year old son escaped injury after a forced landing in a field near Biddeford. Police said the airplane sustained windshield and wing damage estimated at 500 dollars. The craft was flown to Maine for the Citizens Band Jamboree at Rochambeau Club.

Lowell Biddeford South Street Harry E. Tibbets Maine Rochambeau Club

Five Hurt In Two Car Collision On Elm Street

Five people were injured in a two car crash on Elm Street in Biddeford early Sunday. Driver Katherine L. Donahue 23 said she blacked out before the collision with Maurice Gregoire 26 and passengers Joan 29 Paul Trudeau and Rachel Trudeau. Joan Gregoire listed in good condition at Webber Hospital. Police Norman Arbour and Clarence Belanger investigated. Two minor crashes also occurred over the weekend.

Elm Street Biddeford Katherine L. Donahue Orchard St Maurice Gregoire Bradbury St Joan Paul Trudeau Rachel Trudeau Joan Gregoire Webber Hospital Norman Arbour Clarence Belanger

Firefighters Trim Slashing Blaze At Old Orchard Beach

Fire crews battled a six hour woods and slash fire on Fern Park Avenue and earlier fought a separate blaze in pine needles near Saco Avenue beside the high school. Indian tanks and 700 feet of hose aided efforts as crews wet down hotspots and searched for deepburned areas. Cause was not known.

Old Orchard Beach Fern Park Avenue Pringne Saco Avenue

Johnson News and Whirlwind of Presidential Activities

Robert W. Akers is named deputy director of the U S Information Agency succeeding Donald Wilson. Presidential talks with Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg covered UN affairs and Viet Nam settlement prospects. The President and Lady Bird attended church in Johnson City and flew to Lake Lyndon B Johnson for speedboating.

Robert W. Akers Johnson Tex U.S. Information Agency Donald Wilson Arthur J. Goldberg United Nations U.N Lady Bird the Goldbergs First Christian Church Johnson City Lake Lyndon B. Johnson

Fire Destroys Worcester Warehouse Complex

A general alarm blaze in Worcester Mass destroyed a warehouse complex late Sunday night with losses above 450000 including 250000 in liquor and many bales of wool. Firefighters two personnel and one spectator were lightly injured. Civil Defense crews sheltered on roof tops to stop embers from reaching nearby three family homes.

Worcester Mass Civil Defense Lyon Storage Co M.G. Masnik Inc Harvey Real Estate Corp

Beach Lost and Found Department Reported Succe ssful

Police report a beach lost and found area at Tower 6 run by a Neighborhood Youth Corps girl from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Captain John Marshall supervises with lifeguards on site as signs in French and English mark the area for vacationing families.

Old Orchard Beach Tower 6 John Marshall

Vietnamese war toll rises with Viet Cong attacks and trials

Viet Cong guerrillas fired across South Viet Nam injuring officials and civilians as U S and allied forces reported heavy casualties. A mass trial in Saigon charged 21 people with undermining the war effort and potential death sentences.

Viet Nam Saigon Hue da Nang Long An Go Cong di An Bien Hoa U.S North South South Viet Nam Nguyen Long People’s Self-Determination Movement Pham Thi Thanh van Earle G. Wheeler Joint Chiefs of Staff William C. Westmoreland U.S. Grant Sharp Jr Pacific Richard B. Russell CBS Washington Russell Ho Chi Minh New Delhi Dwight D. Eisenhower United Nations International

Cary Grant's Las Vegas Wedding Follows Honeymoon Report

Cary Grant and Dyan Cannon, newly married in Las Vegas, are under the weather while staying at Bristol England's Royal Hotel. The couple, both actors, wed quietly last month with close friends in attendance and plan to keep their marriage private.

Bristol England Cary Grant Grant Royal Hotel Dyan Cannon Las Vegas Nev Clifton Elsie Leach Miss Cannon Virginia Cherrill Woolworth Barbara Hutton Betsy Drake Soviet Union

Johnson accuses Republican of publishing Viet Nam untruths

President Johnson faults a prominent Republican for publicizing untrue claims about Viet Nam talks. Sources name House minority leader Gerald R Ford Jr who denies the accusation as Viet Cong attacks occur across Vietnam. Eisenhower criticizes UN inaction on South Vietnam. A Western nuclear proposal is planned for the Soviets.

Johnson Viet Nam House Gerald ‘R. Ford Jr Ford

Biddeford Marriage Intentions Listed for Ouellette and Chasse

Marriage intentions filed with the Biddeford City Clerk list Conrad Joseph Ouellette of 26 Bacon Street and Denise Chasse of 27 Water Street as engaged to wed. Both residents are named in the official notice.

Biddeford Conrad Joseph Ouellette Bacon St Denise Chasse Water St

Western delegates debate limits on future nuclear force plan

Western negotiators at the disarmament conference discuss a draft treaty barring the five nuclear powers from supplying weapons or know‑how to others and prohibiting non-nuclear nations from weapons manufacture. Britain proposed the idea in Paris on July 26 and NATO members work toward a compromise draft for delivery at the conference.

United States Russia Britain France Red China NATO Council Paris Canada Italy

Notre Dame Hospital Births and Two More Sons

A son weighing seven pounds six ounces was born July 31 at Notre Dame Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Gi guerre of 164 South St Biddeford. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Giguerre of Pool Road Biddeford and maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roland St. Ours of 246 Elm St Biddeford. Elsewhere a son Brian Scot weighing seven pounds five ounces was born July 14 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Torrington Conn to Mr. and Mrs. David Mc Connell Carolyn Boothby with Ronald Boothby and Gerald McConnell listed as relatives. A son David Paul weighing six pounds ten ounces arrived at Franklin Hospital Greenfield Mass to Mr. and Mrs. Paul La roche the former Constance L heureux

Notre Dame Hospital Norman Giguerre South St Biddeford Robert Giguerre Pool Road Roland St. Ours Elm St David McConnell Carolyn Boothby Hanwinton Conn Brian Scot Charlotte-Hungerford Hospital Torrington Ronald Boothby High Street Kennebunk Gerald McConnell Grove Street Paul Laroche David Paul Franklin Hospital Greenfield Mass

Raging Fires Burn French Riviera Forests

Rag ing fires whipped by a dry si rocco wind from North Africa destroyed at least 25,000 acres of pine forests along the French Riviera. Officials said the fires were under control after dawn and could be extinguished if the wind stayed calm. Five persons were injured and at least 20,000 vacationers and homeowners were evacuated.

Toulon France North Africa French Riviera

Union Sends Termination of Contract Notice

The United Steelworkers Union said it mailed notices to major steel producers stating it will terminate the current contract at midnight August 31. The wage policy committee voted to serve the notice August 1 under an interim contract signed April 28. If no new agreement is reached about 450 000 steel workers could strike. union president I W Abel said there will be no extension of the current contract.

Pittsburgh United Steelworkers Union I. W. Abel

Cigarette Sparks Small Blaze At Biddeford Tenement

Firefighters were called to 21 Water St Biddeford at 6 am to extinguish a small blaze caused by a discarded cigarette. The wooden door casing burned but damage was confined to the doorway. The two story building is owned by George Paradis and occupied by Noel Pepin.

Water St Biddeford George Paradis Noel Pepin

Conference Receives Blessing From West Germany

Passage notes that the event proceeds in mid August under joint auspices of four governments with West Germany’s blessing, though West Germany is not represented at the conference.

West Germany

Italian Police Round Up Nine Mafia Suspects

Italian police rounded up nine men linked between the Sicilian Mafia underworld and the American Cosa Nostra. Among the detainees were reputed Mafia head Giuseppe Genco Russo and Italian American once rumored to succeed Luciano. fourteen suspects include eight with U.S. ties.

Palermo Sicily Cosa Nostra Mafia Charles “Lucky” Luciano United States Apalachin N.Y Giuseppe Genco Russo Bologna Genco Russo Italy Rome Frank Coppola U.S Kansas City Luciano Naples

Kim Szczechowicz Honored At Fifth Birthday Party

A birthday party for Kim berly Ann Szczechowicz celebrating her fifth was held at 22 Oak St Biddeford. Her mother Charlene Szczechowicz and grandmother Anna Pontbriant hosted with many relatives and friends attending or contributing to the gift list.

Kim Szczechowicz Kimberly Ann Szczechowicz Oak St Biddeford Charlene Szczechowicz Anna Pontbriant Terry Landry Joanne Landry Nancy Landry Henry Szczechowicz Bobby Letourneau Patsy Letourneau Karen Letourneau Marie Letourneau Susan Letourneau Hazel Ouellette Billy Ouellette Rachel Ouellette Sandra Ouellette Barbara Ouellette Mona Gregoire Debbie Gregoire Donald Gregoire Sharon Raymond Linda Boucher Ann Boucher Carol Crepeau Simonne Bisson Vivian Bernier Denis Bisson Pauline Bisson Nancy Boucher Esther Tripp Denise Audie Diane Audie David Audie Germaine Danis Claire Danis Gordon Mailman Steven Mailman Wayne Mailman Fred Benoit Angelina Letourneau Judy Letourneau Stanley Tripp Thomas Tripp Timothy Tripp James Tripp Debbie Moulton Michael Moulton Normand Moulton Saul Houle

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