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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1965

Page

2

Local Hospital Patients Include Several Biddeford Residents

Mary Silva of Waterboro Road Goodwins Mills and Louis Peloquin of 71 Green Street Biddeford are listed as medical patients at Webber Hospital. Mrs. Leo Cote of 57 Prospect Street and Mrs. Jean Valeria of 360 Alfred Street, both Biddeford, are at Notre Dame Hospital. Robert E Rumery Wadlin Road Biddeford and Adelard Huot of Pier son s Lane Camp Ellis are medical and surgical patients at Webber Hospital. Ethel Lemovitz of 4 Harvard Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Cecile Jacques of 7 Clifford Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Notre Dame Hospital. P Thomas Vining of Old Orchard Road Saco, president of the Maine Conference of Methodist Youth Fellowship, has returned from Atlanta Georgia after a week at a convention where he joined the Impact National Advisory Committee.

Mary Silva Waterboro Road Goodwins Mills Webber Hospital Louis Peloquin Green St Biddeford Leo Cote Prospect St Notre Dame Hospital Jean Valeria Alfred St Robert E. Rumery Wadlin Road Webber Atlanta Impact

Local Council Meetings Set in Saco Biddeford Hollis Area

The Bishop Fenwick Council Knights of Columbus meets tonight at G A R Hall Saco. The Blue Feather Council Degree of Pocahontas meets Thursday at 7 30 PM at Le Foyer Club Biddeford. The Unity Social Club gathers Wednesday at 7 30 PM at Mrs Josephine Meserve's summer home Deer Pond Hollis.

Bishop Fenwick Blue Feather Council Degree of Pocahontas le Foyer Club Pool and Foss Streets Biddeford Unity Social Club

Midweek Worship Services Across Coastal Maine Churches

A series of midweek and weekly services are listed across Biddeford Saco Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach Wells Ogunquit and Kennebunkport. Churches include Christ Episcopal Biddeford Trinity Saco St Monica Kennebunk United Church of Christ Biddeford Advent Christian Lyman First Baptist Goodwins Mill Faith Tabernacle Wells Ogunquit Baptist Village Baptist and others with times from 5 30 p m to 7 45 p m and weekly choir rehearsals.

Biddeford United Church of Christ Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mill

Death notice for Felix Marin former Biddeford resident

Death on August 19 of Felix Marin 79 formerly of Biddeford died in a Lewiston nursing home after a long illness. Funeral services were held at St Francis Church Waterville and burial in St Francis Cemetery. Survived by one brother Henry Waterville two sisters Amanda Michaud Soldier Pond and Ida Michaud Grotto Conn four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Felix Marin Biddeford Lewiston St. Francis Church Waterville St. Francis Cemetery Henry Amanda Michaud Soldier Pond Ida Michaud Grotto Conn

Stolen 1954 Plymouth Reported From Biddeford Driveway

Biddeford police seek a gray 1954 Plymouth four door sedan taken from 604 Elm Street early this morning. The owner, Lillian Archambeault, reported the loss at 2:15 a.m. today.

Biddeford Elm St Lillian Archambeault

Card of Thanks from Stella Georgacarakos Family

The Family of the late Stella Georgacarakos expresses sincere thanks to the Webber Hospital nurses and doctors for care and kindness. Gratitude is extended to relatives and friends for comforting words, floral offerings, donations, and cards during the recent bereavement.

Webber Hospital Stella Georgacarakos

Deaths John L Whitten 88 Biddeford dies at Kennebunk nursing home

John L Whitten 88 of 287 Alfred Street Biddeford died Sunday night at a Kennebunk nursing home He was born June 1 1877 in Saco and worked as a boss carpenter for Pepperell Mfg Co retiring 25 years ago He was a member of Dunlap Lodge AF and AM and Laconia Lodge IOOF Survivors include son Preston North Reading MA brother Roscoe Gorham three grandchildren and two nephews Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 am from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco Interment will be Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford Friends may call tonight 7 9 at the funeral home

John L. Whitten Alfred St Biddeford Kennebunk Whitten Saco Pepperell Mfg. Co Dunlap Lodge A. F A. M Laconia Lodge C.F Preston North Reading Mass Roscoe Gorham Dennett and Craig Main St Greenwood Cemetery

Daughters of Isabella to Say Prayers for Bourque

Members will meet at Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford tonight at 7 to say prayers for Eugene Bourque.

Knights of Columbus to Pray for Eugene Bourque

Lake E Hart Council members meet at Boldue Funeral Home Biddeford at 8 pm to say prayers for Eugene Bourque father of a member.

Lake E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Boldue Alfred St Biddeford Eugene Bourque

Council Chagnon Members to Pay Respects in Biddeford

Members of Council Chagnon and St. Jean Baptiste meet at 7 at the club rooms Adams Street to proceed to Boldue Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street to pay respects to Eugene Bourque a council member in Biddeford Maine.

Chagnon St. Jean Baptiste Adams Street Biddeford Boldue Alfred St Eugene Bourque

Third Order of Francis Meeting Prays for Bourque

The Third Order of Francis plans a 7 PM meeting at the Bolduc in Biddeford to say prayers for Eugene Bourque. Members discuss the intention and gather for a spiritual vigil.

Sacred Heart League to Gather for Bourque Requiem Prayers

Sacred Heart League of St. Andre's parish will meet tonight at 7 at Bol due Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford to say prayers for deceased member Eugene Bourque.

St. Joseph’s Church Bolduc Alfred St Biddeford Eugene Bourque Sacred Heart League of

Funeral Rites Held for Francois Dumont Biddeford

Funeral services for Francois Dumont of 102 Green St Biddeford were at St Josephs Church with Rev Real Nadeau officiating. Burial followed at St Josephs Cemetery Biddeford with out of town mourners from Portsmouth N H Portland and Cape Elizabeth.

Francois Dumont Green St Biddeford St. Joseph’s Church Real Nadeau Lewiston Lucien Montville Bay View Saco Norman Carrier Dianna Rousselle Biddeford-Saco Aerie Order of Eagles Henry Lyneh James Lenney Portland James Bowden Linda Bowden Daniel Bowden James Bowden Jr Cape Elizabeth

Saco Accidents Cause Property Damages

Two property damage crashes reported to Saco Police. Harry G. Viahakos, 18, of 5 High St., lost control on Ferry Road and struck a lawn mower on Lee Ketchum’s yard, then Turner’s lawn, causing $300 vehicle damage and $71 mower damage. passenger Robert G. Dumont, 17, got a cut knee. Viahakos suffered a broken tooth. Second crash on Beach Street involved Michael Dnaberes, 19, who fell asleep at the wheel and struck another vehicle.

Saco Ferry Road Harry G. Viahakos High St Viahakos Ferry Lane Lee Ketchum Ketchum Michael D Naberes Stone Street Sseo Beach Street Ibis

Portland Weather Outlook Tonight and Wednesday

Tonight clear and cool with lowest temps in the mid 40s. Light variable winds. Wednesday mostly sunny and a bit warmer with west to southwest winds 5 to 15 mph coming onshore along the coast.

Portland

August Tide Times For Coastal Harbor

Readable fragments list daily tide levels for August with opening am and pm times and heights. Data show two daily high and low tides at fixed intervals, indicating nautical timing for August.

Fire disrupts Worcester hospital. patients moved after wing blaze

About 200 patients were relocated within Worcester City Hospital when a fire on the first floor of a seven story wing broke out. Six firefighters suffered minor injuries. no patients were harmed. Fire confined to the ground floor laundry room.

Worcester Mass Worcester City Hospital

Brush Fire Extinguished in Clifford Park by Biddeford Firefighters

Biddeford firefighters used a booster line to quell a brush fire near the Neighbor hood Youth Corps in Clifford Park yesterday afternoon. Roberge's car sustained about 900 in damage while a nearby fire hydrant was marked at 450. Roberge also cut his right elbow in the accident.

Clifford Park Biddeford Central Maine Power Co Roberge

Maine Man Named for AS National Vice Commandership

Maine's Legion delegation plans to nominate William J Rogers of Auburn for vice commander at the national convention in Portland Oregon. Rogers sits on the national executive committee and directs the U S Brewers Foundation in Maine while heading the Legion's legislative committee at Augusta.

Bangor Maine American Legion William J Rogers Auburn State Legion Rogers Portland Ore James V. Day Kennebunk U.S. Maritime Administration U.S. Brewers Foundation Legion’s Augusta

Camden Youth Awaits October Murder Trial

ROCKLAND AP A Camden youth, George A. Fernald Jr. 18, is in jail without bail and charged with the Aug. 12 slaying of a Germanborn motel clerk. He was ordered bound over to the October term of Superior Court.

Rockland Camden George A. Fernald Jr Superior Court

Town Meeting Votes 7000 For Equipment Down Payment

A special town meeting reappropriated 7000 for a down payment on a Case tractor priced at 12000 a Lockwood beach cleaner at 8000 and a custom trailer at 1224 The town council treasurer may negotiate a bank loan for the balance and interest Adelbert M Jakeman Jr chosen moderator

Old Orchard Beach Leon Jones Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr Lockwood Beach

Murder Charge Involving Amherst Clerk on Route 1

Jurgen K. Boerner, 28, a Rockport motel clerk from Amherst Massachusetts, was the victim in a murder case. Authorities report a man faces murder charges in relation to the crime.

Jurgen K. 0. Boerner Amherst Mass Rockport U.S. Route 1

Dear Elinor teen advice column on unwanted attention and teen pregnancy

A 14 year old asks how to stop a persistent boy who likes her, and a girl fears a neighboring friend’s pregnancy. Elinor Williams advises ending contact and reflects on the consequences of premarital pregnancy, urging responsibility and personal growth.

Elinor Williams Elinor Miss Williams Ans Box Dept. Wcp Boston Mass

Bombers Strike Viet Cong Installation in Quang Tin Province

U S Strategic Air Command B52s conducted an early morning raid on a Viet Cong installation about 55 miles south of Da Nang in Quang Tin Province. Details on aircraft numbers, bombloads, and flight origin were not released. Casualties at Bien Hoa air base near Saigon were light with 45 U S and Vietnamese planes damaged and no deaths reported.

Saigon South Viet Nam U.S Strategic Air Command Big da Nang Air Base Quang Tin Province Guam Bien Hoa

IATA Marked Flights Standardize Worldwide Air Travel

Montreal AP reports that international airlines share similar meals seats and prices due to IATA rules. The 95 member airlines enforce service and fare standards across 140000 cities, with a policy viewed as monopoly by some. Fares have fallen since 1945 from 1029 to about 300 for transatlantic routes. IATA, led by Sir William Hildred, coordinates traffic and negotiates global fare pacts from HQ Montreal and offices worldwide.

Montreal International Air Transport Association IATA Aeroflot China Iatas North Atlantic Vienna William P. Hildred Britain New York Paris London Madrid Buenos Aires Bangkok

Rubber erase marks discovery by Priestley in 1770

English chemist Joseph Priestley found that the gum of the rubber tree could erase pencil marks in 1770, marking an early use of rubber as an erasive material.

Joseph Priestley

News At A Glance Highlights Viet Nam and Space Moves

A U S Marine transport crash near Hong Kong Bay leaves 13 survivors hospitalized. Viet Cong mortars hit Bien Hoa air base with light U S and Vietnamese casualties. Do not include speculation. Rusk comments on Red China amid Viet Nam talks. Gemini 5 astronauts optimistic after successful satellite chase. Do not exceed the brief’s scope. International moves in Dominican Republic peace talks and immigration debates. Navy readies Sealab 2 dive to 210 feet. a Brooklyn man faces a bank cash incident with a jokey hold-up note.

Viet Nam Hong Kong Bay Bien Hoa U.S Dean Rusk Red Space International Navy Brooklyn

Benches Placed on Biddeford Streets

Benches were placed at various locations in Biddeford this summer as part of the Neighborhood Youth Corps project. Enrollees from Biddeford High School shop built the benches this season and installations occurred on Main Street, Clifford Park, Waterhouse Field, and St Louis Alumni Field.

Biddeford Neighborhood Youth Corps Biddeford High School Main Street Clifford Park Biddeford High Waterhouse Field St. Louis Alumni Field Joseph Plamondon

Youth Corps Clears Haley Field in Saco for Park Site

Youth Corps workers began clearing brush at Haley Field off King Street in Saco. Street Commissioner Timothy Crowley said the site is being prepared for development into a public park.

Youth Corps Haley King Street Saco Timothy Crowley

Eisenhower backs Johnson on Viet Nam commitment

The passage reports a dispute between Republicans and the Johnson administration over Viet Nam policy. Eisenhower sought to separate military action from economic aims, then reaffirmed support for Johnson, saying his Viet Nam commitment dates back a decade to different circumstances.

Oned Trom Viet Nam House Washington Eisenhower U.S Johnson Getttysburg

Plan to Develop Portland Municipal Airport Proposed

State Rep Ben Nett Katz proposes a $1.67 million plan to upgrade Portland Municipal Airport with a new terminal, auto and aircraft parking, access roads and taxiways financed mainly by state and federal funds. The city would cover about $188 000 for the new terminal already allocated by Portland government.

Portland Bennett D. Katz Augusta Katz Special Aviation Committee Greater Portland Chamber of Commerce

House Robbery Reported in Biddeford

Mrs. Lucienne Ruel of 137 Main Street Biddeford reported two youths forced entry to her apartment yesterday afternoon and fled in a dark car after taking 540 dollars, mainly 20 and 10 dollar bills. Police and nearby officials launched a search for the suspects.

Lucienne Ruel Mainee Biddeford Poice

Beach Town Truck And Car Collide In Old Orchard Beach

A town Public Works truck driven by Richard R. Boissonneault 18 of Saco collided with a vehicle driven by William Binette 77 of Biddeford on Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach. The accident occurred as the truck turned left into Union Avenue and the Binette car tried to pass. No injuries were reported. Damage to the Binette vehicle was estimated at 118.87 dollars.

Old Orchard Beach Richard R. Boissonneault Wakefield Ave Saco William Binette Pool St Biddeford Saco Avenue

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