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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1964

Page

5

Judge Ellenbogen Leads Pittsburgh Court Computer Breakthrough

In Allegheny County the court system runs faster thanks to a computer devised by Judge Henry Ellenbogen to track cases from filing to settlement. The program reduced backlogs by one third, cut time from filing to settlement from 344 years to two, and lets officials pull detailed case histories and statistics in minutes.

Pittsburgh Allegheny County Henry Ellenbogen Alletheny County Der Ellenbogen Charles Starrett Jr Starrett

Montreal Man Is Pulled From Ocean

W B Van Wart of Montreal became exhausted after swimming out far at Kennebunk Beach and was rescued by a lifeguard and beach teenagers. Police Officer Ray Haines notified Miss Lucille Belanger, 17, of Montreal who served as a substitute lifeguard. Belanger and youths pushed a surfboard beyond breakers and pulled Van Wart in from about 50 to 75 yards offshore.

Kennebunk Beach W. B. van Wart Montreal Ray Haines Lucille Belanger

Peace Pilgrim walks 25 000 miles for world peace

A small, nameless woman known as Peace Pilgrim travels 25,000 miles to urge a world language and a federal Department of Peace. She accepts only food and shelter, giving away what she receives, travels with navy blue attire and a tunic bearing Peace Pilgrim. She has crossed 48 states and 10 Canadian provinces and aims to finish in Washington, D.C., this fall.

James Calogero Associated Press Eens New England Ignettes Peace Pil Pilgrim Maine Washington, D.C States Canadian Mexico Ashington Peace Pilgrim Department of Peace

Six Candidates Initiated In Biddeford Eagles Lodge

In Biddeford last night Biddeford Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles leader Daniel Pendleton presided over a meeting at Birch Street initiating six candidates. Named were Raymond Cote Raymond Sylvester Raymond Gagne Albert Gonnville Marcel Gagne and Roland Grenier. Attendees included Ro Letourneau Ray Auger ae Poirier and Joseph LaRose plus guests from Sept 6 Somersworth Avenue field day and a Saturday night dance. Chaplain Raymond Sylvester closed with a prayer.

Daniel Pendleton Biddeford Aerie Order of Eagles Birch Street Biddeford Raymond Cote Raymond Sylvester Raymond Gagne Albert Gonneville Marcel Gagne Roland Grenier Somersworth Aenue Anapanemante Andrew Jacques Ro Letourneau Ray Auger Ae Poirier Joseph Larose Augusta Aenue Watson

Shaw Play Saint Joan Presented at Christ Church Kennebunk

The Bishop's Company arrives in Kennebunk for a Saint Joan performance on August 9 at 8 p.m. at Christ Church. Joyce Merck plays Saint Joan with Merle Harback as King Charles VII and Tom Devin as Captain Baudricourt. Archie Turner leads ushers. Earl Grames handles the reception. Mrs. Harold Jellison chairs community services for tickets. Cranstan Folley oversees housing for the cast.

Kennebunk George Bernard Shaw Christ Church Saint Joan Joyce Merck Charles VII Merle Harback Robert de Baudricourt Tom Devin Cabinet of Christ Church Lendall Smith Archie Turner Earl Grames Harold Jellison Community Services Cranstan Folley

Two Pilots Shot Down Are Both Californians

Washington AP report identifies two Navy pilots listed as missing after their planes were shot down in North Vietnam. Both are 26 year old Californians: Richard C. Sather of West Covina and Everett Alvarez Jr. of San Pedro. Each had limited Navy careers and families await word as Pentagon cautions no word on capture. Alvarez was married last December and his wife Tangee fainted upon notification.

Washington Pentagon North Viet Nam Richard C. Sather Navy Everett Alvarez Jr Sather Patricia Kriner West Covina Calif Santa Clara Alvarez Everett Alvarez Young Alvarez Tangee

Surprise Birthday Party At Kennebunk Pond Cottage

Mrs. Georgiana Cote of 75 Water St Saco was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party hosted by her family at the cottage of her son Edgar while he vacationed at Kennebunk Pond.

Georgiana Cote Water St Saco Edgar Ken

Modern day music man stirs Sierra Leone via Peace Corps

James C. Polite, a 48 year old Peace Corps volunteer, organized a 40 piece school band in a sparsely musical Sierra Leone town and plans a drill team and music curriculum. He earlier studied at Dillard, Vander Cook and Roosevelt, taught in CCC camps, served in U S Army bands, and now hopes local Sierra Leoneans create their own entertainment with music.

Sierra Leone Peace Corps James C. Polite Peace Jim Polite Polite Africa South Carolina Milton Margai Catholic Training College Eric O.K U.S Louis Armstrong Cozy Cole Civilian Conservation Corps Dillar University New Orleans Chicago Vandercook College Roosevelt University U.S. Army

Picnic at Nebunk Pond Evening of Gifts and Family

An afternoon at Nebunk Pond featured a picnic lunch a birthday cake and gift presentations. Attending were Mrs Leo Bedard Mrs Conrad Fortier and sons David and Mark Mr and Mrs Wilbrod Bedard and daughter Debbie Mrs Edgar Cote and children Mary Michael and Linda.

Nebunk Pond Leo Bedard Conrad Fortier David Mark Wilbrod Bedard Debbie Edgar Cote Mary Michael Linda

Arundel Residents Face Tax Increase With Low Valuation

ARUNDEL An increase in school appropriations and aid to the poor has pushed the property tax rate to $80 per thousand, up from $68 last year. The town’s low valuation offsets part of the rise, keeping the overall levy high despite modest assessments.

Connecticut Charles Parker Dalton Arundel

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