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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1965

Page

2

Local Health News From Webber Hospital

Albert House of 29 Crescent St Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Audrey Philbrick Ross Road Saco is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Lawrence W LeClair 1 Middle St Saco a member of the Saco Police Dept is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Mr and Mrs Wilfred Petit Pasadena Calif formerly of Saco left today to return home after visiting with their family in Saco. Mrs George Campbell will accompany her parents to Boston.

Albert House Crescent St Biddeford Webber Hospital Audrey Philbrick Ross Road Saco Lawrence W. LeClair Middle St

Church Confessions and Concerts Highlight Weekend Schedule

Confessions are set at St Martha's Kennebunkport and St Monica's Kennebunk with times on Saturday, plus St Mary's Wells Beach before 9 am mass on Sunday. Rev Victor F Sealise Jr will speak Sunday at Ocean Park beach vesper on One Great Fellowship of Love. Junior Band from Saco Salvation Army meets Saturday and Agnes L Park Recreation hosts 8:45 pm youth meeting led by Norman Bowie.

St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach Saco Salvation Army Victor F. Sealise, Jr First Baptist Church of Brookline Mass Ocean Park Tennessee Agnes L. Park Norman Bowie

Nkrumah to Send Message to Johnson on Vietnam

President Kwame Nkrumah dispatches foreign minister Alex Quaison-Sackey with a special message to President Johnson from Accra. Officials doubt it will jumpstart talks as Hanoi pushes four points on withdrawal and settlement. The NSC reviews Vietnam policy as Taylor briefs the White House.

Washington Viet Nam Johnson Ghana Kwame Nkrumah Accra Ho Chi Minh Hanoi Nkrumah Alex Quaison-Sackey Quaison-Sackey South Viet Nam U.S Southeast Asia National Security Council Maxwell D.taylor Saigon White House Bill D .Moyers Taylor National Republican Congressional Committee National Liberation Front

Johnson Signs Bill as Examiners Readied for Voter Examinations

Johnson indicated the act is ready for immediate implementation once signed. Civil Service Commission chairman John W Macy and Katzenbach said federal voting examiners could begin registering Negroes in some Southern counties by Monday morning, with 75 civil service employees being trained as examiners.

Alabama Mississippi Texas Virginia Katzenbach John W Macy Civil Service Commission Johnson Macy Civil Service

Card of Thanks to Doctors and Webber Hospital

Sincere thanks to Dr. Binette Dr. O Sullivan and staff of the Webber Hospital for their kind care also to relatives and friends for flowers and cards received during my recent illness Mrs Rosaire Landry

Kennebunk Veteran Frank T Littlefield Dies at 74

Frank Taylor Littlefield 74 of Kennebunk died suddenly last night in a Biddeford hospital. Born March 23, 1890, in Kennebunk he was a World War One veteran who served in France and belonged to the Webber LeFebvre American Legion Post Myrtle Lodge and Knights of Pythias. He is survived by several cousins. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday from Angell Funeral Home 9 Dane St. Interment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday evening.

Kennebunk Frank Taylor Littlefield Biddeford France Webber-Lefebvre Ameriian Legion Post Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias Angell Funeral Home Dane St Pleasant View Cemetery

Funeral services held for Mrs Cora Jane West Clemson

Mrs Cora Jane Daggett West 85 formerly of Haverhill Massachusetts and mother of Paul B West longtime Biddeford Kennebunk resident died recently Funeral services were conducted in Haverhill She was born in Hodgdon Maine daughter of Washington I Daggett and Rose Shultz Daggett Mrs West lived in Haverhill 55 years and moved to South Carolina in 1959 Survivors include her son Paul of Clemson three sisters Mrs Harry E Rowe Groveland MA Mrs Clyde F Smith and Mrs H Earle Greenleaf both of Haverhill and one grandson Paul B West Jr Clemson

Clemson S. C Cora Jane (Daggett) West South Carolina Paul Harry E. Rowe Groveland Mass Clyde F. Smith H. Earle Greenleaf Haverhill Paul B. West Jr

Knights of Columbus to Hold Prayers for Arthur Landry

Luke E Hart Council Biddeford will meet at 8 tonight at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to say prayers for Arthur Landry father of two members

Luke E. Hart

Sacred Heart League Plans Prayer Service for Albert Leclerc

Members of the Sacred Heart League of St. Joseph's Church Biddeford will meet Sunday at 7 30 p m at the Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford to say prayers for Albert Leclerc who was also a member of St John the Baptiste de Bienfaisance.

Sacred Heart League of St. Joseph’s Biddeford Sansoucy Stone St Albert Leclerc St. John the Baptiste de Bienfaisance

Funeral for Mrs Emily McKinnon Held in Old Orchard Beach

Funeral services for Mrs. Emily McKinnon of 26 Imperial Ist Old Orchard Beach widow of John McKinnon were conducted yesterday afternoon at 1 30 from the Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Laco with Rev John Dame of the Washington Avenue Methodist Church Old Orchard Beach officiating Burial was in Harmony Grove Cemetery Salem Mass

Emily McKinnon Imperial Ist Old Orchard Beach John McKinnon Dennett and Craig Main St Laco John Dame Washington Avenue Methodist Church Harmony Grove Cemetery Salem Mass

Heavier Head Loads May Ward Off Lumbago In Africa

Pretoria reports Professor L M Jonck of Pretoria University finds that carrying about 200 pound sacks on the head may protect against lumbago. X rays of 77 flour mill workers show stable lower spines under load, attributed to strong muscles and widened vertebral spaces. A South African magazine suggests graded head weight exercises for sufferers.

Pretoria South Africa L. M. Jonck Pretoria University Anatomy Department Journal of Radiology Jonck Jonek

Casper Police Ties Two Minor Collisions to Same Pair

Casper officer Dave Dovala investigated a minor crash at an intersection involving Donald Couture 26 and Beverly Volture 25 both of Casper. The next day he investigated another minor collision and found the same pair were the drivers in that incident.

Casper Wyo Dave Dovala Donald Couture Beverly Volture Dovala Couture Miss Volture

Fair Portland Tonight and Saturday Warm Humid

Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight with low temperatures in the 60s. Saturday should stay fair and continue warm and humid with light breezes.

Portland

Tides Timetable Fragment for August Dates

Fragmentary OCR schedule shows tides with high and low times across August days amid unclear labels. Entries list morning and afternoon high tides around 8:38 to 10:22 and evening tides near 9:33 to 4:11 with approximate references to 10:28 A M and 1:35 2:31 3:24 4:11 P M.

TOR

Viet Nam Tensions and Civil Rights Ongoing

President Johnson signs the voting rights bill in a historic Capitol moment. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. predicts over 900,000 Southern Negroes will register by month end. Six months of air strikes on North Viet Nam yield limited results as Viet Cong attacks Duc Co outpost. Abe Fortas denies past ties to communism. Ford fails to press Johnson on a remark. Hiroshima marks 20th anniversary of the atomic bombing.

Viet Nam Johnson Kwame Nkrumah Ghana U.S Duc Co Washington Capitol Abraham Lincoln Martin Luther King Jr Abe Fortas Supreme Court Gerald R. Ford White House Hiroshima

Speers to replace men in Katahdin search for missing boys

Mt Katahdin search for Robbie Mott 17 and Timothy continues with 40 wardens replaced. Ronald Speers will retain the effort as long as medical officials deem possible. Xerox workers from Rochester join 30 40 volunteers. 200 offered. Warden crews extend seven to nine miles from Roaring Brook Camp. aerial surveillance conducted.

David Priest Speers Maynard F. Marsh Augusta

Saco Police Warn Motor Bike Operators Over Noise

Saco police issued a warning to motor bike operators about the loud hot rod bikes on city streets. Mayor Reny and Capt. Foran led a conference citing numerous complaints and promising stricter action including court summons if needed. A new point system effective Aug 1 1965 may trigger state review or hearings for drivers at three points.

Saco Paul E. Reny Robert Foran Department Reny Foran al Ponte Polce Capt. Foran Secretary of State

Hiroshima Remembers Aug 6 1945 Atomic Bomb

Hiroshima observes the 20th anniversary of the bombing with a one minute pause at 8 15 am and a memorial service at Peace Memorial Park. The roll of identified victims reaches 61443 with 69 added from illnesses linked to radiation.

Hiroshima Japan U.S Air Force Peace Memorial Park Jean Shinzo Hamai Japan Sea

Quebec Carnival Caravan promoted with Maine funds

Old Orchard Beach Town Manager Leon F. Jones announced a $1,000 grant from the Maine Promotion Fund to the Quebec Carnival Caravan committee to aid events during the Quebec visit week. Hiram Parish joined Jones in Augusta for talks with Gov. Reed. a committee meeting is set for 9 p.m. at Sherman’s Restaurant. Robert Vezina of the Quebec City Municipal Employees Association will participate in finalizing plans for the August 19 23 Carnival weekend.

Old Orchard Beach Leon F. Jones Quebec Carnival Caravan Committee Quebec Jones Maine Promotion Fund Augusta John Reed Hiram Parish Chamber of Commerce Sherman’s West Grand Avenue Robert Vezina Quebec City

Miss Helen Lambert Honored At Shower

A bridal shower was held in Biddeford for Miss Helen Lambert of Westbrook, bride to be of Richard Beaulieu. Hostess Mrs. Raymond Beaulieu led the event at Salle Charite Hall with many attendees and several guests unable to attend.

Helen Lambert Westbrook Richard Beaulieu Biddeford Raymond Beaulieu Salle Charite Hall Alfred Street Arthur St. Pierre Velma Leavitt Dot Beaulieu Eva Allaire Marguerite Sanders Richard St. Pierre Ann St. Pierre Anita Lambert Barbara Frye Grace Sidebottom Theresa Hamel Doris Hamel Mariam Lambert Lucienne Janelle Marcelle Roberge Paul Beaulieu Yvette Leborgne Doris Leborgne A. Leborgne Rose Labbe Rose Lambert Irene Lambert Camille Brochu Beatrice Blais Rita Blais Carole Chenard Lina Chenard Clara Guay Diane Chenard Gertrude Henaire Donna Henaire Raoul Lagarde Robert St. Pierre Gerard Lamb Robert Beaulieu Yvonne Beaulieu Doris Lebonde Eva Dubuc Claire Laflamme Nancy Laflamme Nancy Mathieu Romeo Cote Raymond Ledoux Theresa Babcock Rose Sidebottom Lucille Ruel Josephine Beaulieu Edward L’heurneux Lionel Pelletier Roger LeBargne Emile Grimard Hervey Tousignant Rose Paradis Albert Labrecque Judith Libby Theresa Bouchard Beatrice Goulet Corrine Roy Laura ‘Comnant Doris Lagarde Rachel Goulet Raymond Gendron Donald Cote Rose Gagnon Claudette Samson

Viet Cong losses rise as government forces press campaign

Government said its forces killed 109 guerrillas in scattered actions and a heavy clash at Duc Co camp in Pleiku Province. The report noted 67 Viet Cong slain at Duc Co, along with smaller engagements across Dai Lac Quang Tin Long An and Da Nang areas. Casualties among allied units were light.

Duc Co Pleiku Saigon Buon Ba Vang Dai Lac Quang Tin Long An US. Army 101St Airborne Division Cam Ranh Bay da Nang Chu Lai Seabbees

Quick thinking bakery driver halts runaway truck on busy street

Police praise Richard Jacques of Biddeford for steering his bakery truck into the path of a runaway bottle truck on Old Orchard Street. He escaped with a bump on the head as bystanders and summer visitors filled the square. The other driver claimed he had parked in the street center.

Old Orchard Beach John Clark Richard Jacques Lessard Ave Biddeford Old Orchard Street Jacques Sunbeam Clark

Saint Laurent’s kooky chic fall-winter collection in Paris

Yves Saint Laurent presented a playful fall-winter lineup featuring short skirts, square jackets, and bold color blocks. The show highlighted mink furs, bandanna tops with ruby brooches, and embroidered patchwork dresses, including a standout Crusader dress.

Paris Yves Saint- Laurent Saint-Laurent St. Tropez Saint- Laurent

Torpedo Not Live In Gulf News Practice Mine

A Norfolk AP report says a so called torpedo hauled from a scallop net by the trawler New Bedford is a plaster loaded practice mine. Navy frogmen checked 96 feet of water 50 miles east southeast of Cape Henry. The device weighs 2000 pounds, 12 ft 7 in long, 21 inches wide, valued at 2982 dollars.

Norfolk, Va New Bedford Navy Cape Henry Atlantic Fleet Headquarters Robert Carlisle Mass

Ross Road Fire Dampens After Afternoon Blaze

Firefighters returned to Ross Road around 4 40 yesterday afternoon to wet down burning areas. A fire swept through the Sprouse section on Wednesday.

Ross Road Old Orchard Beach Wednesay

Office to Close Saturday in Biddeford

The Biddeford Tax Collector's office will be closed Saturday per City Clerk Paul Brunelle.

Biddeford Paul Brunelle

Village of Levich in Yugoslavia Tied by One Family Name

About 300 residents in Levichtown Levich Yugoslavia all share the Levich surname. The village was founded by a Levich in the 16th century and has remained endogamous with no outside settlers.

Levichtown Levich Yugoslavia

Ford Seeks Talk With Johnson Over Viet Nam Leak

House GOP Leader Gerald R. Ford requests a conference with President Johnson to challenge the leak charge tied to Viet Nam strategy. White House denies plans for a meeting. Ford cites a letter and denies discussing Mansfield’s views at a luncheon. Moyers reiterates no meeting planned.

Washington House Gerald R. Ford Johnson White House Michigan Republican Congress Ford Bill D. Moyers Moyers Texas Senate Mike Mansfield Montana Viet Nam Mansfield Newsweek Samuel Shaffer Sen Shaffer Michigan Republican Lawrence O’brien

Notre Dame births noted in local announcements

To Mr and Mrs Rene Ferland a daughter Aimee Louise weighing six pounds one ounce July 21. To Mr and Mrs Floyd Chasse a daughter Dolores Yvette weighing six pounds two ounces July 23. To Mr and Mrs Norman Giguere a son David Steven weighing seven pounds six ounces July 10. To Mr and Mrs Adrien Coutire a daughter Rachel Regina weighing eight pounds five ounces Aug 2. To Mr and Mrs George Baguy a son Robert Kenneth weighing six pounds seven ounces Aug To Mr and Mrs Roger Nad eau a daughter Maureen Louise weighing eight pounds eight ounces Aug. To Mr and Mrs William Murphy a son Keith William weighing six pounds 10 ounces Aug 3. Lake Mead is the worlds largest man made body of water.

Notre Dame Rene Ferland Portland Road Saco Aimee Louise Floyd Chasse Arundel Dolores Yvette Norman Giguere South St Biddeford David Steven Adrien Cou Iture Mason St Rachel Regina George Baiguy Alfred St Robert Kenneth Roger C. Nadeau Hill St Maureen Louise William Murphy Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach Keith William

Saco Civilian Air Patrol Returns From Mt Katahdin Search

Mrs. Mary Campbell said members of the Saco Civilian Air Patrol returned after three days on Mt Katahdin aiding in the search for two New York brothers lost a week earlier. The team flew two missions and food was supplied by Civil Defense members.

Mary Campbell Saco Civilian Air Patrol Mt. Katahdin New York Campbell Civil Defense

Draft Call Exceeds Quota To Offset Deferments

Augusta Maine draft headquarters announces September call of 175 to meet a 131 quota. Col Raymond J Crosby says extra men offset deferments. September totals by county include Androscoggin 9 Portland 22 Franklin 8 Kennebec 13 Cumberland excluding Portland 25 Aroostook 26 Hancock 11 Knox 6 Penobscot 9 Piscataquis 4 Somerset 10 Waldo 8 Washington 13.

Augusta Maine Selective Service Raymond J. Crosby Androscoggin Portland South Portland Franklin Kennebec Lincoln Oxford Sagadahoe

Fire at Elm Street laundromat damages drier

Saco firefighters battled a dryer fire at an Elm Street laundromat yesterday afternoon. Units responded at 5 45 PM and were back at the station by 6 02 PM.

Saco Elm Street

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