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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1965

Page

2

Local Patients Listed At Webber Hospital And Maine Medical Center

Charles Dinan of 311 Elm Biddeford and Mrs. William Haase of 11 School St Saco are patients at Webber Hospital. John Lonsdale of 12 Elm S&J Saco and Alfred Kang Jr of 266 Ferry Rd Saco are patients at Maine Medical Center and Webber Hospital respectively. The Our Lady of Victory party at Wonderbar Biddeford added Miss Germaine Huot and Miss Odena Fecteau.

Charles Dinan Elm St Biddeford Webber Hospital John Lonsdale Elm_ S&J Saco Maine Medical Center Portland William Haase School St Wiliam Haase Alfred William Kang Jr Ferry Road Wonderbar Germaine Huot Odena Fecteau

Deaths Alfred L Heureux 80 of Biddeford after bull injury

Alfred L Heureux 80 of 342 Pool Road Biddeford died in a local hospital after injuries from a bull. An autopsy will determine cause. He owned a Pool Road farm for 50 years and was a St Andre's Church communicant and Circle Lacordaire member. Survived by wife Delvina Chantigny now deceased, son Roland four daughters two brothers one sister many grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral services to be held at St Andre's Church Monday at 9 a.m. Friends may call Emond Funeral Home evenings and certain weekend hours.

Alfred L’heureux Pool Road Biddeford L'Heureux Roxton Que Timothy and Marie Martel L’heureux St. Andre’s Church Circle Lacordaire Delvina Chantigny Roland Laurette Boisvert Laura Letourneau Yvonne Belanger Pauline Grover Bidde

Portland Weather: Cloudy Sky With Light Snow Flurries

Tonight in Portland is cloudy and foggy with a chance of scattered snow flurries. temperatures near 30 with light southerly winds. Friday stays mostly cloudy with occasional light snow or flurries and little temperature change.

Portland

Christmas Party Plans For Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary T W U A AFL C IO will host a Christmas party Sunday December 19 at 2 30 p m in the Union hall Biddeford. Members exchange 1 25 gifts with joke gifts and a social hour precedes the party. Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star holds a stated meeting and annual Christmas party tonight at 7 30 in Masonic Hall Saco. Members should bring gifts for exchange. Mrs Muriel Twomey is refreshments chair.

T.W.U. A Afl-Cio-Clc Union Hall Biddeford Annette Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Saco Muriel Twomey

Confraternity Classes Planned at St Monica’s Kennebunk

Church notes outline CCD classes for grades 1-5 at St Monica’s Kennebunk on Saturday at 9 30 a m Grades 6-8 meet Friday after school A Prayer and Praise Service is set for Friday at 7 30 p m at Advent Christian Church parsonage corner Hill and Chapel Biddeford

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Monica’s Church Kennebunk Advent Christian Church Hill and Chapel Streets Biddeford

Choir Rehearsals Planned at Local Methodist Churches

The Crusader Choir for Grades 4 through 8 of Biddeford Foss Street and South Biddeford Methodist Churches will rehearse tonight at 6 30 p m The adult Sanctuary choir from the two churches will meet at 7 30 p m Mrs Carl Deis directs and Miss Mary Robbins is organist

Crusader Biddeford Foss Street South Biddeford Carl Deis Mary Robbins

Higher Grade Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army Meet Friday

The Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m. The gathering aims to organize activities and discuss upcoming programs.

Saco Salvation Army

Service for Senior Young People at Faith Tabernacle

A service for Senior Young People ages 13 to 35 will be conducted Friday at 7 30 p m at Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church located at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Third Street in Old Orchard Beach.

Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach

Three Saco Traffic Mishaps Are Reported

Three separate accidents were reported in Saco. Kathleen Mullins, 21, suffered extensive damage on Thornton Avenue when a dump truck driven by John Wormwood backed into her car. Kenneth Norton, 44, on Promenade Avenue caused $350 damage after veering into a center post to avoid a wrong lane car. the other driver fled. Aime Dubois, 62, backed into a parked car on Hutchins Street, causing about $85 damage to the parked vehicle with no damage estimate for Dubois.

Kathleen N. Mullins Clark St Saco Thornton Avenue John G. Wormwood Coolidge Avenue Common Street Kenneth H. Norton Promenade Ave Norton Bartlett Street Aime Dubois Cutts Ave Hutchins Dubois

Mill in Production at International Paper Plant

The International Paper Co. began production of a new $54 million pulp and paper mill. Startup operations reportedly started last weekend with an initial run of carbonizing paper. The mill will produce 500 tons per day to supply Kraft pulp to Jay Chisholm and Corinth NY mills.

Jay (Ap International Paper. Co Jay, Chisholm Corinth N.Y

Emma Lazarus Credited for Statue of Liberty Inscription

Emma Lazarus is identified as the author of the famous lines inscribed on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, marking a defining moment in American literary and civic history.

Emma Lazarus Statue of Liberty

Gratitude to Medical Staff and Community Helpers

We express heartfelt thanks to Dr. M. P. Houle and the nurses of Webber Hospital for kind care and to friends neighbors co workers of Pepperell Mfg. Co and Biddeford Fire Dept for spiritual and floral tributes during our recent sorrow. Thomas Farley Mrs John Snow Urbain Roberge sister Aldea Roberge.

M. P. Houle Webber Hospital Co-Workers Pepperell Mfg. Co Biddeford Fire Dept Thomas F. Farley John’ Snow Urbain Roberge Bister Aldea Roberge

Funeral services for Albert E. Emery in Saco and Biddeford

The funeral services for Albert Edward Emery of Wells were held yesterday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home, 365 Main St in Saco. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery in Biddeford with Rev. Lester Holmes of Alfred officiating.

Albert Edward Emery Wells Dennett and Craig Main St Saco Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford Lester Holmes Alfred

Funeral Services Held for Mrs Harry Archibald

Mrs Harry Archibald of Boothby Lane Saco died recently and funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco Reverend Stanley A Bennett of Saco United Baptist Church officiated burial followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco

Harry Archibald Boothby Lane Saco Dennett and Craig Main St Stanley A. Bennett Saco United Baptist Church Laurel Hill Cemetery

Funeral services for Duncan J McAfee held in Saco

Duncan J McAfee of 2 Washington Ave Old Orchard Beach died recently and funeral services were conducted by Rev Harold McElwaine of Portland from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco. Interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco.

Duncan McAfee Duncan J. McAfee Washington Ave Old Orchard Beach Dennett and Craig Main St Saco Harold McElwaine Portland Laurel Hill Cemetery

Funeral Services Held for Gordon M Berry in Saco

Funeral services for Gordon M Berry of 14 Roebuck Ave Saco were held yesterday at Shumway Funeral Home. Interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery with Rev John H Jordan officiating. Bearers included Arthur Gagne Francis Simard Edward Gallant and Thomas McGerrity from York County Barracks Veterans of World War I. Walter Freeman and Harold Hill from Saco Unity Lodge Knights of Pythias also attended. Barracks members conducted memorial services Tuesday night at the funeral home.

Gordon M. Berry Roebuck Ave Saco Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Laurel Hill Cemetery John H. Jordan School Street Methodist Church Arthur Gagne Francis Simard Edward Gallant Thomas McGerrity York County Barracks Walter Freeman Harold Hill Unity Lodge Knights of Pythias Funeral Home

Funeral Services for Lawrence G Grace in Saco

Funeral services were held this morning at Most Holy Trinity Church Saco for Lawrence G Grace of 424 Main St Saco a requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev Arthur St Pierre with Miss Louise Welch as organist and soloist Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery Biddeford with military honors from Pease Air Force Base Newington NH bearers John Daly Roger Fecteau Bernard Dunton and Lawrence Hodgdon

Lawrence G. Grace Main St Saco Holy Trinity Church Arthur St. Pierre Louise Welch St. Mary’s Cemetery Biddeford Pease Air Force Base Newington N.H John Daly Roger Fecteau Bernard Dunton Lawrence Hodgdon

Lewiston Operator Recalls Repeated Call From Woman

An Lewiston information operator reported a single woman phoned repeatedly asking for subscriber numbers. After recognizing her voice, the caller apologized stating they repapered her room and covered up all the numbers, hence the repeated calls.

Lewiston New England Tel. & Tel. Co

Effects Of Dickey Project On Fort Kent Economy

Fort Kent AP report says the $227 million Dickey Lincoln School power project influences the local economy. Education Commissioner Logan told Gov Reed and the Executive Council values are rising due to congressional authorization. A $16 000 land purchase fund for seven acres of Fort Kent State College expansion was approved.

Fort Kent Dickey Lincoln Arootsooke William T. Logan Reedland Executive Council Congress Logan Fort Kent State College

Vehicle Skids Into Rear Of School Bus In Biddeford

An auto driven by 16 year old Robert A Shaw of 556 South St Biddeford skidded into the rear of a school bus carrying 40 children at Prospect and Lambert Streets Biddeford no injuries reported. The bus operator George Prejean 46 of 14 Washington Ave Saco owned by De Lage Bus Co. said the impact hit the rear bumper and fender with no damage estimates available.

Robert A. Shaw South St Biddeford Prospect Lambert Streets Delage Bus Co George Prejean Washington Ave Saco

Ogunquit Village Leaders and Wells Selectmen Meet

Ogunquit Village Corp leaders and Wells Board of Selectmen meet to discuss reimbursing Moody Beach sanitary improvements. An easement proposal for Moody Beach parking is debated but not decided. Plans include 1965-era budget items, parking lot enlargements, and Wells Harbor permit extensions. Police books review planned for next meeting.

WELLS Ogunquit Village Corp Wells’ Board of Selectmen Ogunquit William Sherbourne Moody Beach Hamlin Lord Abbott Sherbourne Clayton Rib Bragdon Wells Beach Drakes Island George Lord Corps of Engineers Wells Harbor Elmer Hutchins

Inspection Of Saco Ballots Set Friday

City Clerk Robert Fenderson announced another change in the date for examining Saco Ward 3 ballots. The session will be held tomorrow at 9 30 a m in the city hall auditorium for those involved in the examination of the controversial ballots.

Saco Robert J. Fenderson City Hall Fenderson

Xaphes Promotes Caution in Campaign Rhetoric

Republican mayoral hopeful John F. Xaphes urged restraint at an open house in Biddeford, warning against empty promises and urging scrutiny of the city’s finances before proposing road, parking, and urban renewal plans. Also attended by council candidate rivals.

John F. Xaphes David P. Twomey Granite St Biddeford Xaphes Tam Robert F. Gross Richard J. B. Marcoux

Martin Named As Assistant To Superintendent

Kennebunk Park Street School principal Leo Martin is named administrative assistant to the superintendent of schools for the School Union 3 which includes Kennebunk and Kennebunkport. He will stay principal and work year round to assist the superintendent and coordinate federal programs under the 1965 act. Martin joined the district in 1955 and became principal in 1960. He studied at Boston University and earned a Maine education degree in 1960 and is pursuing a master’s at the state university, due in 1967.

Kennebunk Leo Martin Park Street School Union 3 Kennebunkport Martin Boston University University of Maine The State University

Biddeford Democrats rally to elect mayor and council

Leo R. Lemire addressed over 100 supporters at Democratic HQ vowing to elect a Democratic mayor and council. Roland Lemieux criticized City Clerk Paul Brunelle for ruling that shifted a council seat, while speakers urged party unity and highlighted candidates Christo Anton Paul Laflamme and Harry Huot.

Leo R. Lemire Biddeford Lemire Roland Lemieux Paul Brunelle Spolls Lemieux Leon Grover Women’s Democratic Club Leonard Drapeau Democratic City Committee Joseph Zaitlin New Democratic Social Club Frederick Deschambeault Democratic Social Club Christo Anton Paul Laflamme Harry Huot

Alfred Post Office Planned

The United States Post Office Department approved construction of a new Alfred post office. The building will cover 1,500 square feet, include a 300 square foot platform and a 9,400 square foot parking area, replacing the current 700 square foot facility with no platform or ample parking. No cost estimates were provided.

United States Post Office Department Alfred Sen Edmund S. Muskie The Journal Today Post Office Department

Democratic City Committee Endorses Lemire Candidacy in Biddeford

The newly elected Democratic City Committee of Biddeford endorsed Leo R. Lemire and the full ticket for the municipal election Monday. The committee will support the candidates fully to win, according to Richard Dutremble. Lemire faces Republican Atty John F. Xaiphes in the Biddeford election.

Democratic City Committee Biddeford Leo R. Lemire Richard Dutremble Dutremble Lemire Atty. John F. Xaiphes

Folk Song Mass Held At College

The folk song mass at St. Joseph's College in Standish was a Roman Catholic low mass with hymns set to folk music. Rev. John P. Davis said the Diocesan Liturgical Commission approved it but not for general use, noting its appeal is likely limited to young people. The mass has been celebrated in other states.

Martin NATO McNamara Rusk U.S Viet Nam Britain Norway Netherlands Europe United States Soviet Union China Washington Madrid Francisco Franco Spain Standish St. Joseph's College John P. Davis

Gemini 6 7 rendezvous hailed as space milestone

NASA officials praised the flawless Gemini 6 Gemini 7 rendezvous performance marking a major milestone in spaceflight. The successful docking and maneuvers boost U S lead in crewed spaceflight ahead of the Apollo program with five more Gemini flights planned.

Space Administration Robert Gilruth NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Moon Earth

Santa Claus Visit At Biddeford Fire Station Draws Crowds

More than 2,500 people, including many children, visited the Biddeford Fire Station last night to meet Santa Claus and enjoy the holiday event.

Santa Claus Biddeford

Maine Forestry Plans Demonstration Areas in Hebron and Northport

The Maine Forestry Department will convert the former Western Maine Sanatorium in Hebron into the state’s first forestry management and demonstration area. Gov. Reed and the Executive Council approved the property transfer. The department may also gain majority ownership of a 100 acre pine lot in Northport for another demonstration area.

Augusta Maine Forestry Department Western Maine Hebron Reed Forestry Department Northport

Santa Claus Visit Delights Children With Candy Bags

Firemen prepared bagged candy for children and area merchants donated the treats during a Santa visit.

Santa Claus

Magaudda Stands by Oil Fumes Death Finding

York County Medical Examiner Dr. Michael Magaudda reaffirms his previous finding that John McCombs died by asphyxiation from oil fumes. County Attorney Lloyd LaFountain says heart attack ruled, notes siblings Cathleen and William McCombs were given sedatives and may have overdosed.

York County Michael M. P. Magaudda Old Orchard Beach John McCombs Lincoln Road Saco Magaudda McCombs McComb Cathleen William LaFountain MelComb

Maine Highway Death Toll Nears All Time High

With 15 days left in 1965 Maine's highway death toll nears a 217 record set in 1935. A Connecticut man died in Littleton and a Portland boy in his city as the tally rose to 215. Alphonse Charette, 70, of Watertown Conn died in a head on crash on U S One at Littleton. Six others were injured. Denise White 11 received minor injuries and was released. The car occupants from Charette's party are hospitalized in Houston. Norman J St Pierre 15 was killed while crossing Stevens Ave in Portland. The driver said the boy looked away as he ran across the street.

Associated Press Maine Connecticut Littleton Portland Alphonse Charette Waiterbury Limestone Clarence White Denise White Charette Houston Norman J. St. Pierre Stevens Ave Norman

Industrial production hits record 145.5 in November

The Federal Reserve Board reports industrial output rose to 145.5 in November, with gains in nearly all sectors. The index shows production 45.5 percent above the 1957-59 average. October was 144.4, up from a prior estimate of 143.6, and November 1965 compares with 135.4 in November 1964.

Associated Press Washington Federal Reserve Board

GOP proposes federal revenue sharing with flexible state grants

Republican leaders proposed a system of revenue sharing that would return federal tax money to states in grants for unspecified government purposes. The plan links functional grants for welfare education and health but not for specific state projects, letting states decide where aid is needed most.

Washington GOP Coordinating Committee

Mothers march on White House urging peace in Viet Nam

About 100 mothers delivered roughly 75 000 Christmas cards to the White House to urge President Johnson to end the Viet Nam war by Christmas. Donald Ropa of the National Security Council met them and said sending U S troops is the hardest president Johnson must decide.

Paris Atlantic Alliance China People’s Republic of Robert S. McNamara North Atlantic Treaty Organization Red China Dean Rusk NATO U.S Europe Rusk America Viet Nam Paul Martin Canada McNamara North America Washington White House Johnson Women's Strikes For Peace Donald Ropa National Security Council

Wheat stocks offered for unrestricted use to ensure stable prices

The Agriculture Department says all qualities of wheat from Commodity Credit Corp stocks are being offered for unrestricted use to assure adequate market supplies at reasonable and stable prices. The Public Health Service notes another drop in radioactive strontium-90 in milk during August. The Space Agency cites budgetary reasons for canceling the Orbiting Solar Observatory program planned to launch a sun watching spacecraft by 1969.

Agriculture Department Commodity Credit Corp The Space Agency Advanced Orbiting Solar Observatory Public Health Service

Moyers Says Johnson Khan Trust Mutual in Talks

White House news secretary Bill Moyers quotes Johnson and Ayub Khan saying each regards the other as a friend and will henceforth deal directly in talks, signaling a direct bilateral approach.

Capital White House Bill D. Moyers Johnson Pakistan Mohammed Ayub Khan

DeMolay Buddy Night At Bradford Chapter

Bradford Chapter of the Order of DeMolay held Buddy Night at Odd Fellows Hall Alfred Street Biddeford inviting four guests. Three members spoke on the group and a next meeting was set for December 21. A Salvation Army donation was discussed and approved. Mothers' Club served refreshments and each officer received a Christmas DeMolay emblem package.

Bradford Order of DeMolay Odd Fellows Hall Alfred Street Biddeford Salvation Army Mothers’ Club

Maine Govies Move $200000 to Snow Budget

Governor Reed and the Executive Council approved a transfer of 200000 dollars to the snow and ice removal account after early snow overloaded the Maine Highway Department budget in northern regions and western highlands.

Augusta Maine Highlands Highway Department Reed Executive Council

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