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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1965

Page

2

Personal Notices From Aldorsen Belisle To Kay Merrill

Aldorsen Belisle a medical patient at Webber Hospital is listed in the personal notes. Mamie E. Gagne Camp Ellis has returned home after hospital care at Webber. Kay Merrill of Merrill's Cottages Old Orchard Beach leaves Sunday for Los Angeles for three months then to Fort Lauderdale before April 1. Roger Sevigny son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Sevigny convalescing in Halifax Nova Scotia after back injury from car crash. Mrs Nathan F Ford Old Orchard Beach attended Cumberland County Salon 43 in Portland with Mrs Albee G LaPierre Wells departmental publicity and memory book chairman.

Aldorsen Belisle West St Biddeford Webber Hospital Mamie E. Gagne Camp Ellis Kay Merrill Merrill Raymond Sevigny Wentworth St Victoria General Hospital Halifax Nova Scotia Canada Nathan F. Ford Old Orchard Beach Maine Cumberland Portland Albee G. LaPierre Wells, Departemental Publicity and Memory Book

Eastern Star and club notices set for tonight

Annette Chapter of the Eastern Star meets at Masonic Hall Saco at 7 30 with Worthy Grand Matron Rachel Fogg visiting and Charter Members Night. Adah Chapter meets Friday at 7 30 in Odd Fellows Hall Biddeford for degree work. Happy Wanderers Ski Club gathers tonight at 7 30 at Biddeford Fire Station.

Annette Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Saco Rachel Fogg Doris Clark Adah Odd Fellows Hall Alfred Street Biddeford Happy Wanderers Ski Club

Church Choir Rehearsals and Prayer Meetings in Saco Area

Choir rehearsals at School Street Methodist Church in Saco occur Thursdays with Junior at 3 15 p m and Senior at 7 p m Mid week Prayer meeting is Thursday at 7 30 p m at Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco A prayer and Bible study begins Thursday at 7 30 p m at First Baptist Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Another prayer meeting is Thursday at 7 30 p m at First Assembly of God Church Saco Ahepa Home Pleasant Street

School Street Methodist Church Saco Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Cod Church Ahepa Pleasant Street

British Planes Poised To Move Into Zambia

Prime Minister Harold Wilson announced an agreement with President Kenneth Kaunda to supply Royal Air Force fighters for Zambia. He said RAF planes and the RAF regiment could move in immediately as British troops tighten sanctions against Rhodesia's rebel regime.

London Harold Wilson Kenneth Kaunda Zambia Royal Air Force Wilson House of Commons Rhodesia Ian Smith

Missing Girl Loretta Fowler Returns Home

Loretta Fowler aged 17 of School Street has returned home after being missing since November 24. Police Chief John H. Clark stated no details about her whereabouts are being released, and the information about her disappearance was made public yesterday. Loretta is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Franklin A Fowler.

Old Orchard Beach Loretta Fowler School Street John H. Clark Clark Loretta Franklin A. Fowler

Johnson, Rusk and Freeman called to LBJ Ranch discussion

President Johnson summoned Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Agriculture Secretary Orville Freeman to the LBJ Ranch to map U S aid amid looming food shortages in India and Pakistan. The talks precede possible meetings with Pakistan's Ayub Khan and India’s Shastri, as US policy shifts toward dollar sales and longer term shipments.

Johnson City Tex Johnson Dean Rusk Orville L. Freeman LBJ Ranch America India Pakistan United States Rusk Freeman Washington Mohhammed Ayub Khan Lal Bahadur Shastri

Woman Attacked In Saco Yard

Saco police investigate an alleged molesting attempt on a School Street woman. Tenant describes a man in a navy jacket fleeing toward the park after a late evening assault leaving the victim with a bruised knee.

Saco Aime Desrochers School St Desrochers Alfred Cote Lt. Cote

Portland Man Held For Grand Jury

Portland Berch ard Wentworth, 31, held on 1500 bond for January grand jury on larceny involving 1524 from Arlan's Department Store. He pleaded innocent in District Court and was bound over. One associate was bound over earlier, a second awaits District Court action.

Portland Berchard Wentworth Arlan’s Wentworth

Republican Unity Urged After 1964 Election

Sen. Margaret Chase Smith of Maine urged Republicans to unite after the primaries to support GOP nominees. The call came at a testimonial dinner in her honor hosted by the Kennebec Club in Kennebec County.

Waterville Margaret Chase Smith Maine Smith GOP Kennebec

Crescent Beach Access Road Contract Approved

Gov. Reed and the Executive Council approved a $204,327 contract to W.H. Hinman Inc. for Crescent Beach State Park in Cape Elizabeth. The bid was the lowest of four bidders and a $6,500 study on state employee salaries was allocated by the council.

Augusta Reed Executive Council Crescent Beach StatePark Cape Elizabeth W.H. Hinman Inc Westbrook

Oldest Printed Buddhist Charm Linked to Sprinting Spread

The fragment notes that the oldest printed piece from late era Japan dates to a time when Budd hist missionaries introduced sprinting from China a century earlier. It mentions a Buddhist charm printed in an edition of one million copies.

Japan China

Weather Outlook Portland Tonight to Friday

Tonight showers possible with considerable cloudiness and milder lows in the 30s. Friday mainly cloudy with scattered light showers and little temperature change. Light to moderate easterly winds tonight turning southerly Friday.

Portland

Eagles Attend New Hampshire Aerie Initiation in Biddeford

Members attended the Biddeford-Saco Aerie meeting at Birch Street hall in Biddeford for a Somersworth New Hampshire initiation. The largest visiting delegation in years included Joseph Larose and others. a return visit is planned in two weeks.

Somersworth N.H Joffre Remillard Donat Morin Joseph Viger Glenn Yarborough Laurent Cadorette Arthur Ricker Emile Madore Henry Blais Adele St. Ours Donalda Corbeil George Genthner Somersworth Aerie the Aerie Biddeford Lloyd la- Fountain Joseph Larose Arthur Rizas Daniel Pendleton Lucien Martel Aerie Joffre Retmillard

Council Favors Appointment of Walter Ulmer

Walter F. Ulmer of Winthrop was confirmed by the Executive Council for a second three year term as commissioner of mental health and corrections. A Republican, he was appointed in 1962 by Gov. Reed to replace the late Perry D. Hayden. Edward M. Robinson of Lewiston was confirmed for reappointment as administrative hearing commissioner after a delay. The council also confirmed R. Lafayette Ervin of Houston as Aroostook county commissioner, with other nominations tabled.

Augusta Walter F.ulmer Winthrop Executive Council Reed Perry D. Hayden Bangor State Hospital Edward M. Robinson Lewiston Robinson Democratic Council R. Lafayette Ervin Houston Aroostook Ervin Burtt L. Brewer Presque Isle Navy James A. Patterson Bucksport Samuel W. Collins Caribou Industrial & Recreational Finance Approval Board Atty Atty. Laurier T. Raymond Jr., of Androscoggin County Androscoggin Patrick F. Malin Lewis F. Langdon Davis Board of Veterinary Examiners Sylvester L. Poor Wilmot S. Dow Waldoboro Kent H. York Portland W. Philip Hamilton Madison Norman M. Jack Rumford Oxford County Lucia M. Cormier University of Maine

Salesmanship Topic Highlighted by Biddeford-Saco Rotary

Speaker Joseph Chandler, president of Senak Company, spoke on what shoppers want from the salesman and the role of service and knowledge in sales. Maurice Roux discussed a five week Retail Salesmanship Course run by Rotary and the Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce with instructor Clarence Lapierre receiving a certificate.

Biddeford - Saco Maurice C. E. Roux Pepperell Mfg. Co Rotary Club Merchants Committee

Six New Members Joined TBF Auxiliary in Biddeford

Six members were welcomed at the Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary meeting held at the post home in Biddeford. Names listed include Mrs. Yvonne Tardy and Mrs. Julienne Cote among others. 109 paid-up members reported. Initiation to occur later.

Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley American Legion Auxiliary Post Home Elm Street Biddeford Yvonne Tardy Yvette Gervais Blanche Keithley Lena Fortier Ruth Cote Julienne Cote Alice Goulet Bernadette Poire Notre Dame Hospital Webber Hospital St. Joseph's High School Bertha Keigher Togus Veterans Hospital Marion Clark Mary Wood Marie Jeanne Pelletier Post York County Council Thomas W. Cole Sanford Tog Veterans Hospital Ida Noyes Germaine Lariviere Lea Cadorette

Area Craftsmen To Display Wares

Kennebunk area craftsmen can display and sell their creations at the Brick Store Museum Workshop 4 Dane Street. The non profit group takes no commission. artists include Peggy Bacon greeting cards Sophie Aaron ceramics and pottery and Mrs R Edgar Fisher Jacobean crewel embroidery. Miss Edith C Barry says made to order items can be created by participating artists and craftsmen.

Kennebunk Dane St Peggy Bacon Sophie Aaron R. Edgar Fisher Edith C. Barry

Bargaining Agent Chosen for Portland Firemen

The International Association of Fire Fighters AFL-CIO was chosen as bargaining agent for Portland firemen. Firemen voted 158 to 1 in favor of union representation. Earlier this week South Portland firemen took similar action.

Portland International Association of Fire Fighters, Afl-Cio South Portland

Sanders and Grant Named to Aging Committee

Joseph F. Sanders of Augusta and Frema Grant of Lebanon are named as members of the Committee on Aging.

Joseph F. Sanders Augusta Frema Grant Lebanon Committee On Aging

Certificates Presented For Retail Sales Course

Sixty three people earned certificates and wallet cards after completing the Retail Salesmanship Course at Pepperell Mfg Co in a session organized by the Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce. Sixteen firms were represented along with students from five local high schools. The program was sponsored by the local Rotary Club and Merchants Committee, with Clarence Lapierre as instructor. Certificates were handed by Maurice C Roux and cards by Eliot Fink. Attendees included Ray T Abbott and many others listed in the article.

Pepperell Mfg. Co Biddeford - Saco Chamber of Commerce Clayton W. Cartmill Biddeford - Saco Rotary Club Merchants Committee Robert Bois Jo Ann Brady G. Robert Butler Lorraine Cadorette John F Campbell Paul Courtois Suisanne Cote Bernard Edward l Cowan Lucien Demers Solange Demers Barbara Dodge Kenneth Dolby iRachel Dubois Joyce Elie Raoul R. Fecteau Irene Fowler Yvette Gaudette Philip Genidron James Gilman Joan Gossselin Therese Jean

Sotir Outlines Economic Aid Programs Under Act

Alfred Sotir, York County Community Action Program director, explains Title III of the Economic Opportunity Act. Part A offers rural loans up to 2500 for low income families and coop financing, with 14.5 percent interest and 15 year terms, plus possible dairy and small enterprise use. Part B funds housing sanitation education and day care for migrant workers. Part C handles administration. Part D provides indemnity for dairy farmers removing milk due to pesticide.

Alfred — Dimitri Sotir York County Seth Biddeford Sotir

Church Women Accept Silver Tea Invitation

Plans for a calendar supper were outlined by the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Saco School Street Methodist Church. A tentative date of January 21 was set. Officers reported on membership mission and education, program literature, and children's work. The group accepted an invitation to a silver tea on December 4 at Trinity Episcopal Church parish house.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service Saco School Street Methodist LaDora Gannon Marjorie Fogg Margaret Moore Phyllis Lariviere Mary Fairfield Sunshine Nora York Ella Luman Eva Harper Althea Carson Bessie Dawley

Three Planes Down and Peace Talks In Limbo

Air and naval sorties over North and South Vietnam report several aircraft downed or damaged with crews rescued. U S officials note increased diplomacy with Mansfield’s Bangkok visit and ongoing talks on peace, while Dean Rusk cautions Hanoi remains unreceptive to a halt in raids.

Mekong Saigon Enterprise Viet Nam Red River Hanoi Senate Mike Mansfield D-Mont Bangkok U.S Tan Son Nhut Mansfield Johnson Charles de Gaulle Alexei N. Kosygin Norodom Sihanouk Moscow Kosygin Michael Stewart Kremlins Andrei A. Gromyko

Pythian Sisters Elect Officers During Meeting

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters held a meeting at the hall in Pepperell Square and Main Street Lace to elect officers. Bertha Twomey was re elected as Most Excellent Chief with Ruth Kelly as manager Verena Renouf secretary and Ma rie Lunetta treasurer pro tem. The group announced audits by Jan 5 and a Christmas party planned for Dec 15 at 266 Alfred Street Biddeford with gifts for Pineland Hospital and Training Center.

Pine ‘Cone Temple Pythian Sisters Pepperell Square Main Street Lace Bertha Twomey Norma Berry Maude Brown Ruth Kelly Verena Renouf Martha ‘Souza Violet Gobeil Clara Blouin Souza Alfred St Biddeford Twomey

Aroostook County Snow May Chill Maine Winter Outlook

In Portland, Charles Chibka of the Weather Bureau says heavy snow cover in Aroostook County, up to 20 inches deep, could chill air masses moving southward, potentially leading to a colder than usual Maine winter.

Portland Aroostook Charles Chibka U.S. Weather Bureau Maine

Dorsky to Attend AFL-CIO Convention in San Francisco

President Benjamin J. Dorsky of the Maine Federated Labor Council will depart Friday for San Francisco to attend the sixth AFL-CIO constitutional convention and will also participate in meetings of state council officials and the International Labor Press Association.

Bangor Benjamin J. Dorsky Maine Federated Labor Council San Francisco State Council International Labor Press Association

Lyman Christmas Fair Planned at Cousens School

The Lyman Christmas Fair organized by the Cousens School Association led by President Mrs. Florence Hutchins will run from 3 to 9 p m tomorrow at the Cousens School Goodwins Mills. The event features fancy work food candy white elephants and Christmas decorations.

Cousens School Association Florence Hutchins Cousens School Goodwins Mills

Name Added To Servicemen's List

Another name to be added to the published list of men serving in the armed forces is that of Pvt. Normand Deschambeault, U. S. 51479865, Student Medical Co., Watson Army Hospital, Fort Dix, N. J. 08640. This program, sponsored by The American Legion, is an effort to assure that no service-

Pvt Normand Deschambeault U. S Student Medical Co Watson Army Hospital Fort Dix N. J American Legion

Wells Corner Firemen Collect Toys for Christmas Aid

Wells Corner Hose Company started a toy collection and repair project for children under 12. Residents may donate or arrange pickups by contacting the Wells Corner fire station at 6-2624. Firemen will coordinate with the town nurse and local health association to select recipient families.

WELLS Wells Corner Hose Company Wells Corner Casper Bridges Bridges iTown Wellsjogunquit Health Association

Cadette Troop Names Committees for Christmas Party

Biddeford Girl Scout Cadette Troop 100 selected committees for the December 18 Christmas party to be held at Christian Haven Nursing Home Arundel. The meeting at Scout Hall Pool Street Biddeford included opening and closing ceremonies and presentation of patrol leader cards to Janice Gradone Elinor Remar and Claudette Angers.

Christian Haven Arundel Biddeford Scout Hall Pool Street Patrol 2 Janice Gradone Elinor Remar Claudette Angers Denise Drapeau Janet Nolette Denise Auger Linda Lavigne Susan Neault Joyce Garon Theresa LeBlond Laura Anne Mininni Diane Murphy Joan Bennett Linda ‘Herrick Joseph E. R. Auger

Jman Plans Unmemory Witty Christmas Cards

A note describes Jman preparing wit and quirky packages for Christmas. The lay plan centers on humorous cards and small gifts intended to surprise recipients.

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Madeleine (Thibodeau) Langevin St. Joseph's Church Freeman and Saco Yard Crescent Beach A.m. P M. P Eagles New Hampshire Aerie Initiation Council Walter Ulmer TBF Sie Cs Aroostook County Electrolux Lyman Jman Bolduc Paint CO Beachway Market Beach Street Saco Call Sun Rene’s Main Street Mise A PT Ag Wittnauer Roger S. Labbe Youland’s Jewelry Store Longines & Wittnauer Watches
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