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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1965

Page

5

Old Orchard Beach High 1955 Class Reunion Attended

A 10 year reunion for Old Orchard Beach High School was held at the Elks Lodge in Saco. The event featured a social hour, dinner, a humorous gift program for several named attendees, dancing, and a list of local and out of state alumni in attendance.

Old Orchard Beach High School Elks Lodge Portland Road Saco Ronald DeCamp Osear Cloutier Roger Tousignant Robert Fowler Diane Farr William McNally Raymond Hilton Joan Skidds Terrence Hackett Clayton Harding Faye Dickson Donn Erickson William Murphy Gerald Cleary Contance Bean Old Orchard Beach Oscar Cloutier Margarite Gillis Robert Hughes Joanne Petit New Hampshire Portland Jacqueline Timmins New Jersey Lucien William J. McNally Jackie (Timmins) de Camp Atlantic City N. J Peggy Gillis) Cloutier

Beatles Play In Front of 55 000 At Shea Stadium

New York AP reports the Beatles performed at Shea Stadium to about 55 000 fans. The noisy crowd, mostly teenagers, overwhelmed sound from 29 loudspeakers and obscured much of the 35 minute set.

Shea Stadium New York

Bangor Punta Allegro to Buy Foundry Equipment Co

W Gordon Robertson said Bangor Punta Allegro Sugar Corp will acquire all outstanding stock of Foundry Equipment Co maker of ovens for foundry and steel industries. The price was not disclosed.

Cleveland (Ap W. Gordon Robertson Bangor Punta Allegro Sugar Corp Bangor Maine Foundry Equipment Co

Four Maine Drivers Win Scarborough Roadeo Honors

Four Maine truck drivers won Sunday’s Scarborough roadeo and earned trips to the National Truck Roadeo in Kansas City Kansas. Winners include Everett Millett of Portland and Lawrence Estes of South Paris in the three axle class Raymond Sevigny of Portland in the four axle class and Burman Francis of Norway in the five axle class.

Maine Scarborough Kansas City Kan Everett Millett Portland Lawrence Estes South Paris Raymond Sevigny Burman Francis Norway

Stiffening Standards Force Rigid School Curricula

Jessie J. Nason argues that rising academic standards push schools toward rigid curriculums and fewer electives. She cites California’s mandate for foreign language in grades six seven and eight and critiques the loss of arts music and creative subjects. Nason urges resetting goals to emphasize learning how to learn and to allow time for arts and special interests.

California

Lori Barrett Honored at West Kennebunk Bridal Shower

Miss Lori Barrett daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Barrett of 10 Hall Street was guest of honor at a surprise bridal shower hosted by Mrs Elsie Bernier and two others at the Bernier home in West Kennebunk. The event honored her ahead of her August 28 marriage to James Bernier with gifts refreshments and a bells centerpiece.

Kennebunk Lori Barrett Ralph Barrett Hall Street Elsie Bernier West Kennebunk Miss Barrett James Bernier Bernier Robert Bernier Raymond Bernier Hazel Phillips Mary Lou Bernier Carol Bernier Jean Camire Laura, Parenteau Patty Julia Carpentier Bernice Sampson Christine Camire Valarie Barbara Stone Rose ‘Harmon Pauline Lizotte

Orderly Conduct to Be Reminded by Sunlit Lessons

James Marlow surveys reactions to riots in Chicago and Los Angeles, linking violence to disobedience and eroding respect for law. He cites police confrontations, Vietnam demonstrations, and statements by leaders urging restraint and due process to protect democratic rights.

Associated Press News Washington Los Angeles Chicago Federal Supreme Court Viet Nam Capitol White House American Bar Association Lewis F. Powell Richmond ABA Miami South Johnson

Piano Concert At St Francis College by William Stevens

William Stevens, Montreal born pianist, will perform at St Francis College Summer School in the college gym Sunday at 8 p.m. This marks his second Franciscan appearance this season. The program opens with Bach Brahms and Beethoven, then features Liszt Albeniz Scriabin Rachmaninoff and Chopin. Stevens has appeared widely in the United States and Canada and hosts a TV series Let’s Talk Music.

St. Francis College William Stevens Steven Montreal McGill University Canada United States Jordan Hall Boston New York Town Hall Stevens Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Symphony Orchestra Brevard, N. C Festival Symphony Victoria, British Columbia Symphony Montreal Symphony Orchestra Broadccasting Corporation St. Francis ‘College Alexander Brett St. Francis Bach Brahms Beethoven Liszt Albeniz Scriabin Rachmaninoff Chopin

Mrs Theresa Cunningham and others lay Wormwood

Mrs Theresa Cunningham, Mrs Rose Carpentier and Miss Peg lay Wormwood in a brief unsettled note. The fragment mentions the trio and a plant or symbol named Wormwood without additional context.

Theresa Cunningham Rose Carpentier Peglay Wormwood

Indonesian host and foreign ministers meet amid independence anniversary

Communist China Foreign Minister Chen Yi and Indonesian Foreign Minister Subandrio held a lengthy talks Sunday night amid Indonesia's 20th independence anniversary preparations. Observers linked discussions to Singapore developments as Chen Yi arrived for celebrations. The visit followed Singapore's withdrawal from the Malaysian Federation.

Associated Press Jakarta Indonesia Chen Yi Subandrio Singapore

Washington News Roundup on Foreign Aid and Latin America

Conferees meet for a 13th time to resolve a 3.36 billion foreign aid bill amid dim chances of a break. Johnson to meet Latin American diplomats on the Alliance for Progress fourth anniversary, a 10 year program with the U.S. share and 80 percent funded by Latin nations. Sen. Dodd cites an OAS report supporting U.S. intervention in the Dominican Republic after late April fighting, as part of a subcommittee study on security in Latin America.

Associated Press Washington Senate House Johnson Alliance For Progress Latin America United States Thomas J. Dodd Organization of American States Dominican Republic U.S Caribbean Dodd Connecticut OAS Senate

Straggle? No, Art Stratton Leads AHL Scoring Title

Art Stratton of Buffalo won the American Hockey League scoring title with 109 points. He led in assists with 84 and scored 24 goals.

Art Stratton Buffalo

Whist Partis Held At Le Foyer Hall Biddeford

Whist parties were held Friday to Sunday nights at Le Foyer Hall Biddeford. The committee included Sadie Hill Alma Sylvestre Lucienne Chouinard Antoinette Chretien and Medley Beaulieu. High scorer was Georgianna Bissonnette with many winners named across sessions and prizes awarded to several participants.

le Foyer Foss Pool Streets Biddeford Sadie Hill Alma Sylvestre Lucienne Chouinard Antoinette Chretien Medley Beaulieu Alma Beaudoin Anita Chaloult Bernice Beaulieu Georgianna Bissonnette Melodia Godbout Laura Neault Edward Caron Aurore Soucy Martial Perreault Adelard Bisson Eugene Neault Elizabeth Dube Flora Lambert Malvina Gaudette Alvina Perreault Joseph Plourde Alden Pare Emilia Pepin Alderie Soucy Henry Houle Richard St. Onge Alderic Soucy Emily Stearns Jeanette Curro Josephine Valliere Camille Garon Ernest Lapierre Richard St. Onge Paul Chabot Rose Lemay Yvonne Dumas Arthur Bolduc Marion Clark Gerard Beaudoin Alfred Bald Alma Caron Norma Berry Lorraine Morin Sara Gallagher George Dumas John Berthiaume Alma Sylvesttre Agnes Caron Paul Cha

Biddeford Area Delivers Several Newborns in Early August

A series of birth announcements from Biddeford and surrounding towns lists newborns including Shirley Ann Marie Nemet born August five at home, Brian Wayne Valliere August eight, David John Martin August nine, Susan Perrin August nine at Old Alfred Read Arundel, and Keith Butler Numan August unknown. Additional births include Susan Lynn Archibald, Pammy Louise Cluff, Steven Alan Baker, and other newborns announced with weights and dates.

Harold R.nemet South St Biddeford Shirley Ann Marie Raymond Valliere Main St Brian Wayne Roland Martin Forest St David John Richard Perrin Alfred Read Arundel Susan Manuel Machado Granite St Saco Hospital Clayton Numan Kennebunkport Keith Butler Donald Baker Steven Alan Robie Cluff

Retired Postal Worker Reaches Long Retirement in Louisville

Charles Strohman began with the Post Office in 1902 and retired 31 years later. Now nearing age 84, he has taught Sunday School at Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church for half a century.

Louisville, Ky Charles Strohman Post Office Department Strohman Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church

Whist Parties Planned Next Week at Le Foyer Hall

The committee in charge announced whist parties will be held again next week at Le Foyer Hall, inviting attendees to join the event and enjoy the card games in the venue.

le Foyer

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