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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1965

Page

2

Local Personal Notices From Biddeford And Ogunquit

Donna Ribaudo is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital and Madeleine Beaulieu is a medical patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Seaman John P. Williams Jr. is serving aboard the destroyer USS Bache with the Seventh Fleet off Vietnam in month two of an eight month deployment. The Bache recently moved from Okinawa toward Vietnam, recalling a 20 year old Kamikaze hit.

Donna Ribaudo Vines Ave Biddeford Webber Hospital Madeleine Beaulieu Summer St Notre Dame Hospital John P. Williams Jr USN John P. Williams Obeds Lane Ogunquit Bache Seventh Fleet Viet Nam Okinawa

Church notes midweek services across area churches

A list of Wednesday and Thursday religious events across Maine churches. Faith Tabernacle hosts a Bible study at 7 30 p m while Goodwins Mills Youth Choir meets at 7 p m at First Church Lyman. Other parishes schedule Holy Eucharist prayer meetings and choir practices.

Goodwins Mills Methodist Church Lyman Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Rhodesia Feels Oil Embargo Pinch After Christmas

Rhodesia implements gasoline and diesel rationing as oil embargo on Ian Smith regime takes effect. Private cars receive three to five gallons weekly, with six to ten gallons possible for larger vehicles. Diesel remains unrestricted for commercial use while public-service transport stocks are protected.

Salisbury, Rhodesia Ian Smith

Ward's Name Posted Again By Governor

Augusta Maine AP Gov Reed refiles Frederick G Ward of Machias for Washington County probate judge after council rejection on Dec. 15. Ward, a Republican, again seeks to succeed Harold F Blackwood amid support from Washington County Bar Association members. Mitch Prusett noted as a separate line in the OCR text.

Washington County Bar Association

Card of Thanks for Kind Care at Webber Hospital

Sincere thanks to Dr. Charest and the nurses at the Webber Hospital for their kind care. Gratitude to relatives and friends for ecards gifts and flowers received during my recent illness. Leo Bourque.

Dr. Charest Webber Hospital Leo Bourque

Funeral services for Julien Dumont held at St Andre's Church

Funeral services for Julien Dumont who died Saturday night in Hartford will be held at St Andre's Church at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Friends may call at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hills Street Biddeford until 10 tonight.

Julien Dumont Hartford Conn St. Andre's Church Emond Funeral Home Hills St Biddeford

Funeral services held for Miss Eli sa H Sicard Biddeford

Funeral services for Miss Eli sa H Sicard of Biddeford were held at St. Joseph's Church Biddeford with Rev Valmont Gilbert officiating. Rt Rev Msgr Edward C O'Leary Rev Henri Bechard and Rev Joseph Fusco attended from out of town while bearers included Lionel Hebert Henry Petrin and Dr Oscar Perirault. Burial followed at St Joseph's Cemetery with graveside prayers by Fathers Labrecque Bechard and Fusco. A delegation of sisters from Good Shepherd Convent and Biddeford Convent attended.

Elisa H. Sicard Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Valmont Gilbert Sylvia Levesque Roger Labrecque St. Joseph’s Diana Rousselle Edward C. O'Leary St. Margaret’s Church Old Orchard Beach Henri Bechard S.J Montreal Joseph Fusco New York City Lionel Hebert Henri Petrin Joseph Bouchard Joseph Carrier Arthur Lesieur Oscar Perirault St. Joseph's Cemetery Faither Labrecque Father Bechard Father Fusco Good Shepherd Convent Bay View Biddeford Convent

Traffic Mishaps Listed In Saco

Several local women escaped serious injury yesterday afternoon when the car they rode in on Route 1 near Ocean Park Road in Saco was rear ended. Passengers Alice Foran Mary Nason Josephine Corriveau and Paulette Caron reported back and neck pains but were not hospitalized. Police cited damages to both cars and a parked vehicle on Cutts Avenue after driver Jovis Gerry swerved to adjust a sun visor and collided with the other car.

Saco I Ocean Park Road Alice Foran Nye St Saco Mary Nason Josephine Corriveau Paulette Caron Biddeford James Murphy Summer St Ivonne Pelletier Pearl St Dorothy H. Carter Hearn Road Jovis L. Gerry Glenwood Ave Cutts Avenue Gerry

Biddeford Stores Will Close Early for New Year’s Eve

Chairman Eliot Fink of the Biddeford-Saco Merchants Committee announced that stores will close Friday New Year’s Eve at 5 p.m. to allow employees time with families. Polling of local merchants supported the decision.

Eliot Fink Biddeford - Saco

Biddeford Fire Crews Contain Two Incidents

Firefighters from Biddeford responded to an oil burner blaze at 84 Pike Street in a two story wooden tenement owned by J Malvina Roussel. No one was harmed and the occupant was Romeo Pimpare Jr. A separate need less run occurred on Mountain Road involving Arundel firefighters.

Mountain Road Arundel Biddeford Pike St J .Malvina Roussel Romeo Pimpare Jr

Classified Columns Offer Bargains Galore

The column notes readers can find many bargains in classified listings with a steady stream of items for sale. Readers are urged to check daily for new postings and price drops across categories.

Portland Weather Summary Tonight and Wednesday Outlook

Tonight it will be clear and cold with lows from 5 to 10 degrees. Gentle northwest winds. Wednesday looks mostly fair and a bit warmer with some cloudiness late in the day and high temperatures in the lower 30s. Variable winds become gentle southwest.

Portland

Gay Colors Will Add Charm To Neighborhoods

Vivian Brown notes 1966 trend toward deeper house exterior colors and bold indoor accents. Builders and homeowners increasingly use primary hues, greens, reds, and blues to enliven exteriors, doors, shutters, and even fixtures, signaling a shift from drab whites to vivid coordinated schemes.

Vivian Brown UP News East Rene Bouche Ireland

Pacific Northwest Buffeted By A Storm Outbreak

The Pacific Northwest faced strong winds heavy rain and snow with gale warnings from Northern California to Puget Sound. The Weather Bureau reported 50 mph winds and flooding in Northern California and southern Oregon while blizzards closed Interstate 5 in Oregon and U S 97 in California. A drilling platform rode 45 foot waves off northern Oregon and two barges drifted offshore. Two storm related deaths occurred and temperatures plunged across multiple states with widespread subzero readings.

Pacific Northwest U.S. Weather Bureau California Pugent Sound Oregon Colorado Montana Great Lakes Maine Cape Blanco Ore Brookings Weather Bureau Oil Company Blue Mountains Interstate 5 U.S. 97 Baker la Grande Washington Mason County Seattle James F. Sopp St. Helens Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Illinois Mercury Roseau Minn Hibbing Fort Lauderdale Fla

Funeral Set for Former Banker Stuart W. Goodwin

The funeral for Stuart W. Goodwin of Norway will be held Wednesday. He died Sunday in a Worcester Massachusetts hospital at age 81. Goodwin was president of Norway Savings Bank from 1955 to 1963 and earlier served as vice president of the Maine Bonding and Casualty Co.

Norway Stuart W. Goodwin Goodwin Worcester, Mass Norway Savings Bank Maine Bonding and Casualty Co

Cody Fire Department Rides Old Truck 211 Miles to Casper

The Cody Wyoming fire department planned to haul its 929 fire truck by semi to the state convention in Casper. The trailer broke down five miles from Cody, so firefighters unloaded the old truck and completed the 211 mile journey by road.

Cody Wyo Casper

Italian political row over Fanfani and La Pira resignation

The Italian dispute centers on Fanfani and La Pira as critics clash with Dean Rusk and Moro. La Pira says he was misquoted while Borghese notes the private party setting. Fanfani resigns to reassure Italy’s international sincerity and resolve the controversy.

Dean Rusk Moro Red China Benito Mussolini la’ Pira Borghese Fanfani

Two Accidents Reported on Elm Street Biddeford

Police in Biddeford reported two crashes on Elm Street yesterday afternoon. Walter A. White 54 of Saco damaged. Deborah D. Allen 22 of Biddeford headed toward Biddeford pulled out and slipped on wet road. No injuries listed.

U.S. 1 Elm Street Biddeford Walter A. White Main Ist Saco Deborah D. Allen Fortunes Rocks Kenneth S. Phillips Sanford Arthur D. Smith Main St Smith Kathryn E. Souriney Portland Phillips Albert Elwell Lawrence Plante

Fire Destroys Ranch Home in Van Buren

A ranch-style home on Long Lake owned by Mr and Mrs Noel Cote of Bangor was destroyed by fire Monday night. Mrs Cote estimated the loss at 40000 dollars. The couple had been staying in Van Buren over the holidays. Cause of the blaze was undetermined and was fought by the Van Buren fire department.

van Buren Long Lake Noel Cote Bangor Cote

Vietnam War Peace Feelers and North Vietnamese Talks

State Department refused comment on a new Viet Cong move while officials avoided air war moratorium talk. Three Americans on an unauthorized trip to Hanoi included Staughton Lynd Thomas Hayden and Herbert Aptheker as tensions and peace efforts surfaced. U.N. spokesman said Fanfani’s resignation won’t affect his GA presidency.

State Department United States Hanoi North Viet Nam Staughton Lynd Yale University Viet Report U.S Viet Nam Thomas Hayden Students For A Democratic Society Herbert Aptheker

Methodist Men Mull Plans For Public Supper

OLD ORCHARD BEACH The Methodist Men Club met at Washington Avenue Church vestry with President Walter Freeman leading scripture and prayer. They discussed a future public supper and how the group can aid the church, with refreshments provided by Ted Fowler and Alfred Vincent. Tom Cockerille showed movies. Attendees included Freeman, Dame, Thompson, Munster, Vincent, Fowler, Hallett, Orchard, Raymond, Tibbetts, and Cockerille. The next meeting will be Jan 0.

Old Orchard Beach Methodist Mens Club Washington Avenue Methodist Church Walter Freeman John Dame Merrill Thompson Ted Fowler Alfred Vincent Tom Cockerille Clayton Munster Harry Hallett Vernon Orchard Charles Raymond John Tibbetts

Speeders Fined In Saco Court

Speed violations dominated the docket at yesterday’s session of Saco 10th District Court. List includes Douglas L. Lee and others from Massachusetts and nearby states, with fines ranging from 15 to 30 dollars.

Saco 10Th District Court Douglas L. Lee North Andover Mass Wayne R. Crouse Somerville Earl K. Pennell Meriden Conn John L. Anderson Falmouth Richard D., Pascuzzi Watertown Rogler E. Farrar Paris Farrar Jacques O. Dube Pine St Biddeford Sace Charles Oliver Prospect St Old Orchard Beach Oliver Mark E. R. Ouellette Raymond St Robert R. Houde Lafayette St Saco

Skibine Prepares Ballet Company For New Tour

New York AP report on George Skibine, artistic director of the Rebekah Harkness Ballet, preparing for a second European tour after mixed reception in America. The piece outlines formation, rehearsals, cast, and challenges from funding shifts and stage experience.

Skibine New York Ballet George Skibine Europe Rebekah Harkness Ballet Leon Fokine Michel Fokine Vera Volkova Royal Danish Ballet Alvin Ailey William Harkness Joffrey Ballet Rebekah Harkness Ballet l Harkness Joffrey Ballet World Joffrey Company Ford Foundation Central Park New Harkness Company Paris Opera Ballet Cannes Paris Opera Rome

Gov Reed designates January as Alien Address Report Month

In a proclamation Gov Reed reminds aliens in the United States to report their addresses yearly. The notice designates January as Alien Address Report Month to comply with federal regulations.

Augusta Gov. Reed United States Reed

Lost Brown Glasses Found on Granite Street

Found on Granite St Monday. Inquire at 32 Atlantic Ave Biddeford about the lost brown glasses.

Granite St Atlantic Ave Biddeford

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Faith Tabernacle Pentacostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Christ Church Dane Street Kennebunk Christ Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Church St. Monica’s Catholic Church United Church of Christ Advent Christian Church Chapel Street Christian Science Society Winter Street Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Full Gospel Route 9-A Wells Kennebunkport SAS Britain Rhodesia Ward Mitch Prusett Michigan Benton Harbor High Catherine Houssens Tery Fund Dumont THE Associated Press Johnson United Nations General Assembly Assembly Stu Leathwood Keith Ellis Tony O'Reilly Roy Morris London Bernat Fleisher Youland Main Street Lori Ann Wagner Lori Milwaukee Wis Lilo National Foundation Russia France American Ballet Theater Marjorie Talichief Ballet Theater Miss Tallchief Maria Tallchief Los Angeles Marjorie Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo Bronislava Nijinska Chloe Dallas Chagall Jacques Dupont Metropolitan Opera Faust Sunshine Beachway Market Beach Street Call
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