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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1964
Page
2
Miss Simonne Labonte of 330 Main St Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital awaiting medical treatment and status updates on her condition.
Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m in the church hall. The session includes prayer and a brief program, with cadets from the local corps expected to attend and participate in the activity.
British Princess Margaret and the Aga Khan together with her husband and guests escaped a yacht that struck a rock off Capriccioli, Sardinia. They reached shore in rubber lifeboats with all aboard safe, according to Mario Castellucci the regional administrative official.
Mr and Mrs Claude Bou cher 35 Water St Biddeford welcomed a son Aug 20 weighing five pounds five ounces Mr and Mrs Robert Bisson 128 Pike St Biddeford welcomed a son David Wayne Aug 22 weighing eight pounds 11 ounces Mr and Mrs Anthony Eramo 8 Tunis Ave Old Orchard Beach welcomed a daughter Aug 22 weighing six pounds 25 ounces Mr and Mrs Louis Vir 95 Summer St Biddeford welcomed a son Richard Phillippe Aug 25 weighing eight pounds 11 ounces Mr and Mrs Patrick Gadbois 183 Pool St Biddeford welcomed a son Aug 6 Gadhbois is the former Cecile Boucher.
A collision at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Beach Avenue in Camp Ellis yesterday caused about 200 in damage to both cars. Bruce W. Burns 17 of Bay View Saco and Peter W Boucouvalas 48 of Livingstone NJ were the drivers. Marion Boucouvalas 27 suffered a head bruise but did not require treatment. Passengers in Burns car were uninjured.
Governor Reed posthumously awarded the Air Medal with 13 clusters and the Army Commendation Medal to Mrs. Roger E F Gauvin of Caribou, widow of Maine’s first Viet Nam fatality, killed when his helicopter was shot down. The presentation occurred during Governor's Day at Maine National Guard summer camp.
In Old Orchard Beach, George Lariviere 16 of Biddeford was fined 60 dollars for operating without a license and leaving the scene of an accident. Leonard Pompey 17 of Beverly Mass pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined 30 dollars. Joseph S. Stickney 17 of Saco faced a charge of passing a stop sign.
Family of the late Thomas Travers expresses sincere gratitude to relatives and friends for loaned cars and expressions of sympathy after the bereavement.
Wilbur J Descoteaux 56 of Old Salt Road died yesterday in a Portland hospital after a short illness. Born Aug 20 1908 in Biddeford he worked at Edwards Plant Saco-Lowell Shops. Surviving widow Leona Gagne, five sons Lionel Paul Leo Joseph Norman, a daughter Beatrice Ott, two brothers Albany Emile, a sister Mrs Bertha Jacques, 10 grandchildren. Funeral at St Margaret's Church Saturday 9 am. Visitation today 2-10 pm and tomorrow 10 am-10 pm at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford.
This afternoon will be sunny and dry with highs in the 70s. Winds northwest to west at 10 to 15 mph, turning south 15 mph along the coast. Tonight will be clear and cool with lows in the 40s, winds SW 5 to 10 mph. Friday brings more sun and slightly warmer temperatures, with SW winds at 10 to 20 mph.
Atlantic City AP reports the Democratic National Convention’s final session opens at 8 15 p m EST with invocation by Rev James A Aloupis pledge of allegiance and colors ceremony A tribute to Kennedy Eleanor Roosevelt Rayburn Farley and departed party leaders precede Johnson’s acceptance speech and closing benediction in Austin Texas by Dr John Barclay Adjournment follows
In Atlantic City the Democratic party pays tribute to three leaders who died since the last convention Sam Rayburn Elea nor Roosevelt and John F Kennedy. Robert F Kennedy will introduce a film on Kennedy from inauguration to his assassination. Adlai Stevenson will honor Mrs Roosevelt. James A Farley will lead the memorial to Rayburn who died November 16 1961.
NEW YORK AP Chrysler, eyed as the top strike target if talks fail, fell sharply while the broader market recouped. The auto walkout was delayed from August 31 to September 9, lifting other stocks. GM rose more than a point, Ford edged up, AMC and Studebaker held, Du Pont rebounded three points. overall volume was light at 780,000 shares.
Nicholas R. DeThomaso of Quincy pleaded guilty to parking in front of a fire hydrant on Main Street Biddeford and paid $25. He also pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle on a one way street on Hill Street. Peter L. Harriman of 20 Hill Street Biddeford paid a $10 fine.
Frank D Imperio from Westerville Ohio earned money for college by horseshoeing after morning classes at Otterbein College He studied psychology and planned social work while working afternoons His father a physician bought a farm in New Jersey where he learned the trade
IRVING DESFOR AP Newsfeatures Photographer Mel Horowitz leads a large candid action photography program at Camp Pontiac West Copake New York. His 300 mm telephoto lens and fast film capture dynamic outdoor activities for parents during winter planning and for camp morale.
A garden note advises regular fungicide sprays such as maneb or zineb for early blight and anthracnose on tomatoes. It explains when spraying helps, and outlines Fusarium wilt resistance and blossom-end rot control. It also covers two flower drying methods meal and borax, and hanging for preservation with practical steps and tips.
Lyndon B. Johnson controlled the Democratic National Convention with careful planning and a sprawling operation. Hubert Humphrey was chosen for vice president, with Kennedy tribute delayed to avoid stirring emotion until decisions were made.
Dear Miss Williams offers guidance on inviting a prom date well in advance and handling tall, teen misgivings. Advice covers planning ahead, explaining late invites, and maintaining posture, neat appearance, and personal charm to attract others.
The long delayed rise of Hubert Humphrey culminates as President Johnson nominates him in person in Washington. The scene recalls the 1960 West Virginia primary drama with Kennedy decisively shaping Humphrey’s comeback, and aides like Pierre Salinger praising his hard work in the 1960 fall campaign. Humphrey, once seen as washed up, revels in victory amid cheering crowds and public acknowledgment.
Pittsburgh AP reports two neighboring Millvale shops market opposite fates with a Going Out of Business Sale and a Not Going Out of Business Sale. The unusual contrast highlights promotional tactics in suburban retail.
The text describes preferred harvesting or care methods for different flowers. Hanging incident and meat and bone methods refer to techniques used on a range of annuals and perennials including bells of Ireland coxcomb gilia heli chrysum strawflower lark spur achillea chrysanthemum delphinium goldenrod hydrangea rose salvia and annuals such as aster caption dahlia marigold zinnia as well as perennials black-eyed Susan chrysanthemum dogwood hollyhock iris lilae and shasta daisy.
Detroit born Yo lande H. Chambers, 36, serves as vice president and personnel director for Davidson Brothers Inc, a 51 store chain, balancing a demanding career with marriage to Rev James C. Chambers and motherhood to three children. She is cited as possibly the first Black woman to hold such a high retail executive post, and she credits time and personal contact with overcoming racial barriers while acknowledging the tougher hurdle remains being a woman. She continues civic work, is a lawyer, lecturer, and church worker, and views herself as a homemaker at home with her family in Detroit.
Johnson's candidacy was formally placed in nomination as Governors Connally and Edmund G Brown of California presented him to prevent Southern dissent and avert a walkout.
The Republican presidential nominee Goldwater sails off the Southern California coast to think on the South Viet Nam issue as part of his campaign. In Pace One context he pilots a quieter path while observers assess the race.
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