Navy crewmen and relatives listed in Operation Sea Orbit tour
A string of personal notices lists Robert E. Rumery a patient at Webber Hospital and Wilbur Descoteaux in Portland. Relatives from Biddeford and Saco visit Oliva Bolduc at Tocus Veterans Hospital while Roger J. Dubreuil and Richard Smart, both connected to Biddeford and Ocean Park, join the USS Enterprise on the nuclear powered Sea Orbit voyage. Navy Lt George L. Phillips Jr., son of Rear Adm. Phillips, sails around the world on the Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Rumery
Wadlin Road
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Wilbur Descoteaux
Old Salpital
Portland
Eva Labbe
Oak Street
Jocelyn Labbe
St. Johnsbury
Oliva Bolduc
High St
Louis Ouellette
Dayton
Marie Michaud Biddeford
Tocus Veterans Hospital
Roger J. Dubreuil
USN
Tony Dubreuil
Prospect St
Richard Smart
Henry Smart
Ocean Park Road
Saco
Navy
George L. Phillip Jr
G. L. Phillips
Storer St
Kennebunk
Veterans groups schedule meetings across Biddeford area
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary meets tonight at 7 30 in the City Building. Bishop Fenwick Council Knights of Columbus to meet tomorrow night at 8 at the GAR Hall Saco. The Fred Gurney Women's Relief Corps gathers at Mrs Eva Sherman’s home Hearn Road Saco at 1 15 p m tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mebers
Biddeford
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Fenwick
Knigits of Columbus
Gar Hall
Saco
Fred §. Gurney Women's Relief Corps
Eva Sherman
Hearn Road
Church notes midweek prayer meetings announced
The midweek prayer and praise service is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Biddeford United Baptist church. A prayer meeting is planned for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church on Route 9 A near Route 109 in Wells. The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Full Gospel
Route 9-A
Wells
Saco Salvation Army
Traffic Cases Heard In Saco
In Saco Municipal Court Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. heard traffic matters. Ronald Berthiaume of Biddeford pleaded guilty to operating an unregistered car and was fined 10 dollars. Arlan M. Tate of Saco and Louise M. Farley of Montreal pleaded guilty to speeding and were fined 20 dollars each. Vivian Bizantakos of Saco pleaded guilty to operating without a license and had sentencing continued. Richard D. Brown of Westbrook pleaded guilty to operating without a license and failing to report an accident, with sentencing continued. Peter B. Garsoe of Cumberland Center paid 10 dollars in costs on speeding charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Wilson Jr
Saco Municipal Court
Ronald Berthiaume
Sullivan St
Biddeford
Arlan M. Tate
Goodale Ave
Saco
Louise M. Farley
Montreal
Wilson
Vivian Bizantakos
Cutts Ave
Irregular gain lifts early stock market in New York
Stock activity on the New York market showed a moderate turnover with gains led by steels, chemicals, farm implements, aerospace, and rails. The AP average for 60 stocks rose 0.7 to 316.3 at noon, while the Dow gained 0.84 to 839.46 as some leaders held firm and others slipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Dow Jones
du Pont
Union Carbide
Consolidated Edison
American Airlines
Johns-Manville
Ford
Occidental Petroleum
Pure Oil
Sunray
Ling-Temco-Vought
International Harvester
Jones & Laughlin
U.S. Steel
Republic Steel
American Stock Exchange
S. Treasury
Shop the Easy Way the Journal Classified Way
Classifieds from The Journal offer simple shopping options with clear listings for goods and services. Readers can find local deals, furniture, appliances, vehicles, and employment opportunities arranged for quick browsing and selection. Each item highlights key details to help buyers compare prices and features efficiently.
Death of Maine boxing promoter Thomas Travers at 74
Thomas Travers of 362 Elm St Biddeford died Saturday after a long illness. Born January 17 1890 in Biddeford he promoted boxing since age sixteen and managed over 50 boxers. Surviving are two sons two daughters a brother fourteen grandchildren one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Requiem high mass will be at St Marys Church tomorrow with interment in St Marys Cemetery. Friends may call Cosgrove Funeral Home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Travers
Elm St
Biddeford
John
Anastasia
Walsh) Travers
Pepperell Mfg. Co
Pepperell
National Research Corp
Newton
Mass
St. Mary’s
Funeral Services for Lawrence Ezekiel Deering Held in Saco
Funeral services for Lawrence Ezekiel Deering of Bel-Air Maryland and former Saco resident were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco Rev Richard Shreffler First Presbyterian Church Bel-Air Maryland officiated and interment was in Laurel Hill Cemetery Bearers were Wesley Kenney Freeman Bartlett Wesley Hasty Paul Hodgson Donald Perham and Robert Perham
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Deering
Lawrence Ezekiel Deering
Bel-Air
Saco
Dennett
Craig
Main St
Richard Shreffler
First Presbyterian Church
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Wesley Kenney
Freeman Bartlett
Wesley Hasty
Paul Hodgson
Donald Perham
Robert Perham
Democrats Clash Over Mississippi Delegation And Civil Rights Plank
The Democratic convention wrestled with seating a 23 vote all white Mississippi delegation and the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party amid protests by demonstrators on the boardwalk. Platform committees backed a civil rights enforcement plank, contrasting with Republican stances. Kennedy prepared to resign cabinet post to seek a Senate seat, while Johnson eyed Humphrey as a likely nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene (Bull) Conner
Birmingham
Mississippi
Freedom Democrate
Platform Committee
Convention Hall
Humphrey
Humphreys
Eugene J. McCarthy
Minnesota
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
Commerce
Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Joan Kennedy
Edward M. Kennedy
Kenneth B. Keating
New York
Ku Klux Klan
John Birch Society
Communist Party
Klan
Seven teams split regional gate prize in Kentucky
In Paducah, seven high school basketball teams shared 1792.12 each from regional tournament gate receipts while Mayfield, the winner, received 1792.13. Officials explained the net proceeds would not come out even.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paducah, Ky
Mayfield
Portland Area Weather Report Sparks Mild Warmth
This afternoon is mostly sunny and warmer with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Westerly winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight remains clear with little temperature change and lows in the low to mid 50s. Light westerly winds. Tuesday brings sunny skies and seasonably warm conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
French designer urges wives to dress up for husbands
St Louis report quotes Mrs Claude Riviere who says wives should not spend evening hours washing dishes when husbands are home. She argues dishes can wait until morning and that husbands can advise on clothes. She notes many women stay stylish at home despite chores and differences between American and French leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Claude Riviere
Lionel le Grand
United States
France
Poisoning Hits Beach Family at Old Orchard Beach
An Old Orchard Beach man Neal Lefebvre and three family members were treated at Webber Hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning after a car ride with a fourth passenger escaping illness. Biddeford police reported five people connected to a Foss Street residence fell ill. All but one passenger were hospitalized. doctors expected release the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille
Lefebvre
Augusta
Eugene Wolfahrt
Lionel Neault
Clifford Street
Biddeford
Biddeford Resident Pleads Innocent in Hit and Run
Eugene Lemelin, 34, of 14 Gove St Biddeford, faced charges for leaving the scene of an accident after striking Everett Mooers's parked car and not giving identification. Witnesses described chrome and a fender skirt from Lemelin's car at the site. He admitted leaving but said he reported the crash two hours later and was found guilty and fined 25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Lemelin
Gove St
Biddeford
Gerald C. Nason
Conrad Hebert
Bradbury St
Albert Elwell
Lemelin
Everett Mooers
Mooers
Fern Carrier Biddeford and Alfred Moreau Wedding
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Fern Carrier Biddeford and Alfred Moreau of Biddeford set for June 27 in Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Carrier Biddeford
Alfred Moreau
Biddeford
Augusta
Smith Accepts Post At Easley Plant In South Carolina
W Henry Smith of Old Orchard Beach, long with Maremont Saco Lowell, accepts a move to chief industrial engineer at the W Frank Lowell plant of Maremont in Easley South Carolina. Plant Manager George I Bridge announced the change set to take effect Monday. A testimonial dinner is planned for Smith at the Elks Home in Saco Wednesday at 6 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Henry Smith
Temple Ave
Old Orchard Beach
New England
Maremont,Corp
Saco
W. Frank Lowell
Maremont
Easley S. C
George I Bridge
Smith
Saco Lowell
Elks
Portland Road
Bridge
Wilfrid Grenier
Western Avenue
Biddeford
Muskie Urges Delegates Not To Push Vice Presidential Candidacy
Senator Edmund S. Muskie of Maine asked the state delegation at Atlantic City not to place his name before the Democratic convention for vice president against President Johnson's wishes. He said the President should choose, but noted he would be Maine's favorite son if Johnson left the choice to delegates. Delegates split between Humphrey and McCarthy for second choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Johnson
Muskie
Hubert Humphrey
Eugene McCarthy
Minnesota
Saco Traffic Mishaps Listed
In a busy weekend, Saco police logged multiple rear end crashes at Main Street and Ocean Park Road. Robert Geoffroy of Woodbury collided with Eugene Cox of South Portland, both cars sustaining about 400 dollars in damage. Georgette Lavigne of Biddeford was struck by Clifford Saunders of Augusta. Virginia Herson was briefly treated and released. Other incidents occurred at Pepperell Square and Glenhaven Circle with damages ranging from 100 to 350 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Robert E. Geoffroy
Woodbury
Conn
Main Street
Ocean Park Road
Eugene Cox
South Portland
Georgette P. Lavigne
Cutts Ave
Biddeford
Clifford B. Saunders
Augusta
Virginia L. Herson
Saunders
Webber Hospital
Lavigne
Pepperell Square
Sabell T. Kelly
Jefferson St
Salle Charite Whist Winners Announced
Miss Francoise Gendron Mrs Germaine St Ours and Mrs Gabrielle Lehouillier won special awards at a progressive whist party held Saturday evening at Salle Charite Hall 17 Alfred St Biddeford High scores in the women's division were Mrs Georgiana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francoise Gendron
Germaine St. Ours
Gabrielle Lehouillier
Salle Charite Hall
Alfred St
Biddeford
Georgiana
Accidents Flood Biddeford After Slippery Weekend Traffic
A string of crashes across Biddeford over the weekend tied to icy roads and reduced visibility. Eugene Lemelin, 25, struck a parked car on Gove Street, left the scene, and later caused minor damage in Rochambeau lot backing into another vehicle. Police investigated additional weekend incidents including a Lincoln Pearl intersection crash injuring Mourmouras and Chappell, a Hill and Pool Street rear-end collision, a Myrtle Alfred Street collision with Pelletier, and an Elm Street contact injuring Martel plus neck injury to Melandy Martel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Eugene Lemelin
Gove St
Everett Mooers
Bradbury Street
Lemelin
Mooers
Albert A. Elwell
Emery's Court
Rochambeau
Lincoln Street
Pearl Street
Sylvia Lacourse
Hazel St
Peter Mourmouras
Vernon St
Laco
Mourmouras
Thomas Chappell
Drakes Island
Edward Blais
Saturda
Hill and
Pool Street
Blais
Aaron B. Agee
Nyack
N. Y
Bernard R. Masse
Oak St
Jean Claude Pelletier
Bradbury St
Myrtle Street
Alfred Street
Ronald Guertin
Prospect St
Pelletier
Rene Lavallee
Elm Street
Albert J. Batura
Portland
Sinai Martel
Summer St
Martel
Melandy Martel
Skunk Freed After Police Chief Uses Pole
Belvedere AP report describes Police Chief W S Woodington freeing a skunk trapped in a garbage can on a rock terrace. The narrative also lists local names and a community event mentioning a baked bean supper on Saturday Aug 29 at the hall followed by a progressive whist party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvedere
Calif
W.S. Woodington
Woodington
System Inventor Defends Computer
MIT professor Jay W. Forrester, inventor of the memory core, argues computers will free people from dull work and boost creativity. He demonstrates a remote login to a $6 million MIT computer, predicts widespread party-line computer utilities, and notes businesses will soon access such services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge, Mass
Jay W. Forrester
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Forrester
International Business Machines Corp
MIT
Radio Corporation of America
IBM
Daa
Associated Press
Valley Center High Adorns Pink Driveway in Essay Contest
Valley Center High earns a pink driveway as juniors decorate the campus in a gaudy display for an essay contest sponsored by a petroleum company. The project highlights school spirit and community recognition in Wichita, Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita, Kan
Valley Center High
a_ petroeum company
High Diving Horses Are Her Forte
Marion Hackney stars in the Steel Pier water circus at Steel Pier New Jersey riding a 40 foot high riderless horse and diving into a 30 by 10 foot pool. The act, begun in 1953 by her father Joe Hackney and trained by Lorena Carver, uses quarter horses trained for showmanship and water jumps with careful patience and rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlant
City
N.J
Marion Hackney
Marion
Steel Pier
Joe Hackney
Lorena Carver
Quakertown
W. F. Carver
Lima
Ohio
Lorgah
Gamal
Drive Is Launched To Stop Clare Boothe Luce
New York Republicans fight to block Clare Boothe Luce from Conservative ticket backing Barry Goldwater. National figures threaten to withdraw support if Goldwater aids Luce and 58 Conservative candidates. Kennedy momentum grows after Democratic National Convention with indication of a Massachusetts entry and a Gracie Mansion announcement planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York State
Republican National Committee
Clare Boothe Luce
Kenneth B. Keating
Robert F. Kennedy
Dean Burch
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Luce
Buffalo
William E. Miller
Sen. Goldwater
Miller
Kennedy
Atlantic City
N.J
Massachusetts
Easy Ways To Finish Ceilings And Paint Wicker Furniture
Practical home improvement tips cover ceiling treatments from plaster to wood paneling and wallpaper. It also explains spray painting wicker furniture, sharpening foam rubber cuts, and using steel wool with linseed oil to keep putty smooth while backing sandpaper with a sponge for curved surfaces.
Beach Police Kept Busy By Traffic Mishaps
Beach area police logged multiple weekend incidents across Old Orchard Beach and nearby towns. No serious injuries reported. several collisions caused minor or no damage, with drivers including Burland Hawkes Claire De Silva Leroy Miller Brian Kelly Sylvain Naar George Lariviere involved or linked to crashes.
Policemen's Ball Set at Palace Ballroom Tonight
Old Orchard Beach Chief John H. Clark announces the annual Policemen's Ball finished planning. The dance will be held at the Palace Ballroom at 8 p.m. with music by Lee Russell's Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
John H. Clark
Palace Ballroom
Lee Russell
Shelley Winters Returns to Broadway in The Days of the Dancing
Shelley Winters returns to Broadway next season in The Days of the Dancing a drama by James Bridges. A summer theater tour directed by Timmy Everett is planned. The play tested well in Venice California where the story is set with Miss Winters portraying a mind reader aiding a group of lonely youths to discover themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelley Winters
New York
Broadway
James Bridges
Timmy Everett
Venice
Calif
Miss Winters
Gower Champion to direct Broadway straight play next season
Gower Champion steps from musicals in New York to direct a straight Broadway play next season. He chose Roger O. Hirsoh's World War Two and a Half, produced by Alexander H. Cohen, amid many bids for his services. Champion previously directed Bye Bye Birdie Carnival and Hello Dolly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gower Champion
Champion
Roger O. Hirsoh
Alexander H. Cohen
Bauer Could Be Right Baltimore
AP reports Baltimore Orioles manager Hank Bauer comments on Yogi Berra facing tough task in baseball. Bauer notes if Berra finishes second public opinion may say he did poorly. Bauer adds a joking plan to seek a ten year contract if he finishes second, and expresses confidence in Berra’s eventual success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
Baltimore
Yogi Berra
Baltimore Oriole
Hank Bauer
Berra
Yankees
Lee MacPhail
Oriole
Yogi
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Journal
Edmund G. Brown
California
Robert F. Wagner
New York City
South Carolina
Lizette
Jeannette Courtois
Lillian Grenier
Jeannine Talbot
Yvonne’ Bourque
Amanda Savoie
Marcel Courtois
Joseph Grenier
Arsene Lizotte
Arthur Lehouillier
Hackney
Drive
United Nations
Adlai E. Stevenson
Wagner
Gracie Mansion
Samuel S. Stratton
Amsterdam
Stratton
Liberal Party
Saratoga Springs
Lace
Connecticut
Italy
Burch
George L. Hinnan
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Dorothy McHugh
Washington
Rockefeller
Burland H. Hawkes
Flag Pond Road
Portland Avenue
Claire de Silva
Pool Road
Paul Moore
DeSilva
John Parola
Miles Avenue
Brian Kelly
Quebec
Eugene Clark
Spring Street
Kelly
Sylvain Naar
Brooklyn
N.Y
Atlantic Avenue
Walter Perrett
Sarasota
Fla
Perrett
Michele A. Orfitelli
Manchester
L. Claire Soule
Atlantic Ave
George Lariviere 17
9Th Street
Milliken Street
Clara Routsis
Lovvell
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!