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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1965

Page

4

Biddeford Approves First Work on Industrial Park

Biddeford City Council authorized Mayor Edward F. Gaulin to contract with Green Engineering Co. for preliminary park work and to enter an agreement with Central Maine Power Co. for five year power to the new sewage plant. They granted liquor licenses and permits, approved raises for deputy officials, moved treasury interest to school construction, and set bids for traffic lights. The council backed eminent domain action for the T wharf and passed zoning amendments for shared plans from May 1961.

Biddeford Edward F. Gaulin Green Engineering Co Gaulin Central Maine Power Co Club Cafe Main St Ray's Cafe St. Jean Baptiste Association Adams St Casablanca Restaurant Foss St Dan's Restaurant Elm St Peacock Restaurant Alfred St Jack’s Spa Rochambeau Club South St St. Jean Baptiste and Rochambeau Club St. Jean Baptiste Bartlett Street New Pool Road Treasury Elm Streets Elm Street Biddeford Pool George Des Roberts Planning Board York County Planning Commission

Traffic Crash on Route 35 in Kennebunk

Slippery road conditions on Route 35 caused a rear end collision between a late model car driven by John MacDonald of West Kennebunk and a Portland welding company truck. The damage was about $300 with no injuries reported by Kennebunk Police Officers Edmund Cashen and George Cousens.

Kennebunk O.e

Saco Traffic Accident Listed

No injuries were reported after a Beach Street collision in Saco. Joseph A. Jasper 45 of 45 Scammon St. said he was traveling east when Jeanette R. Worden 42 of 1 Wildwood Drive pulled from a parking space. He said braking failed to avoid contact on a slippery surface. Worden’s car sustained major damage while Jasper’s car had right front fender and headlight damage.

Beach Street Saco Joseph A. Jasper Worden Jasper

NATO faces rift over multilateral nuclear force plan

McNamara and Rusk push for stronger NATO backing in South Viet Nam while warning of Chinese bases for guerrilla warfare. West Germany Italy Luxembourg send medical aid. France opposes sharing nuclear roles. dispute centers on making a NATO nuclear strategy body permanent and MLF versus British plans.

Peking McNamara Rusk South Viet Nam Asia Africa Latin America U.S NATO West Germany Italy Luxembourg Viet Nam France Maurice Couve de Murville Gerhard Schroeder MLF

Grebin Honored By Court Decary 25th Anniversary Presented

A testimonial bronze plaque was given to Past President Armand J. Grebin during a Court Decary meeting at Fremont Club Biddeford. Joseph D. La voie led the session plus a citation detailing Grebin’s contributions from 1940 to now. New members were welcomed, 1966 activities planned, and a social hour followed with Christmas gift exchange.

Armand J. Grebin Jyeneee: Americain Association Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Joseph D. Lavoie Ways and Aurore Nolette Sr Stella Roderge Laura Guay Oscar Nolette Sr Napoleon Dupras Rosaire J. Laliberte Paul Emile Roberge Anselm Paquin

Camp Ellis Fire Auxiliary elects new officers

At a meeting of Camp Ellis Fire Auxiliary Past Presidents held at Mrs. Christine Peterson’s Ferry Beach home in Saco, Laura Robbins was named president with Ruth Stackpole vice president Mary Pendleton treasurer and Cynthia Lemay secretary. Retiring president Lillian Gagnon received a gift and the group announced a January 10 gathering at her Camp Ellis home.

Camp Elis Donald Moore Armand Lemay Robbins Marjorie Pendleton Alice Roberge

Past Presidents Parley Cancels Winter Meetings

Mrs Ulrica Barnes hosted a combined business meeting and Christmas party for the Past Presidents Parley Tighe Beaudoin Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary. Miss Germaine Jariviere led the business portion while Santa Claus distributed gifts. The group voted to suspend meetings until April due to winter weather.

Ulrica Barnes Alfred St Biddeford Parley Tighe- Beaudoin Marion Clark Santa Claus Rita Couture Barnes Lariviere Evelyn Morin Carrie Dolloff Anna Donahue Marie Jeanne Pelletier

Saco Explores City Educational Center With Materials Center

The school committee discussed a proposed city center housing audio visual materials and scientific equipment for all schools. Plans include closed circuit TV if feasible and federal funding with no local share. Also reviewed summer outdoor program plans and a shifted meeting schedule for School Union 7 with four meetings next year.

Page One Forbush Biddeford Jean Emerson School Union 7 Old Orchard Beach Saco Marshall Bean

Pendergast Announces Re election Bid in June Primaries

Kennebunkport report notes M Abbott Pendergast representative of Alfred Arundel Kennebunkport and Lyman seeks renomination for the June 1966 primaries. He is Coast Guard veteran and member of several local groups with ties to Bache and Co Boston and a family of three children.

Kennebunkport M. Abbott Pendergast Pendergast Alfred, Arundel Lyman South Congregational Church Lewiston U.S. Coast Guard Marguerite Craig Marguerite Elizabeth Rhode Island School of Art and Design Craig Abbott Margaret Anne Wayneflete School Bache and Co Boston

Gifts exchanged by Saco Grange during Christmas party

Members of the Saco Grange held a Christmas party at North Street hall with the Junior Grange program directed by Matron Rachel Smith. Gifts were distributed to youngsters from a decorated tree and each member took a gift for Pine land Hospital and Training Center in Pownal.

Saco Grange North Street Junior Grange Rachel Smith Sue Stevens Kay MacDougall Lott MacDougall Deborah Gillespie Dorfald Leslie Sue Smith Mary Gallagher Joan Fortney Frances Leslie Linda Littlefield Pamela Smith Drew Scamman Grange Pineland Hospital Pownal Salvation Army Home Economics Committee Opportunity Farm New Gloocester Donald Briggs Dawn Mary Ducharme Webber Hospital Biddeford Marilyn Berry

Ocean National Bank to raise savings rate and declare dividend

Ocean National Bank’s board approved a rate increase from 3 42 to 4 percent on savings deposits with quarterly compounding. The new rate applies to deposits after the February 1 quarter, while a quarterly dividend of 50 cents plus 20 cents extra per share is declared for stockholders of record on December 13, payable December 31. The bank, over 110 years old, operates a main office and branches in Kennebunkport and Wells.

Kennebank Ocean National Bank Lawrence’ Brackley Federal Reserve Robert Stinson Kennebunkport Wells

Small Presents Are Approved For Postmen

A postal official said it is acceptable to give postmen small gifts such as handkerchiefs or cookies for Christmas within reason. They reiterated strict rules prohibit postal workers from soliciting items and cautioned gifts from businesses are typically limited to calendars or pencils bearing the firm name.

Washington a_ business

Pentagon workers discuss gift rules and holiday treats

A Pentagon staffer notes new regulations on gifts for workers, saying boxes of candy still arrive at Christmas sites and some staffers question enforcement. A congressional assistant adds that lawmakers set their own guidelines and they personally eat the treats.

Civil Service the Times Aan Congress Congressional

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