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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1964
Page
8
Police searched for identification on a teen found hanged in a wooded west Atlanta site near an urban renewal area. The boy appeared 14 to 16, clad in a white T shirt and jeans, time of death about noon after eight hours. No immediate theory on cause pending ID confirmation.
Princess Margaret danced in a near topless blue gown while Lord Snowdon wore a velvet eggplant jacket with lace cuffs and a back panel. They attended London’s Georgian ball hosted by Lord Mayor Clement Harman, with guests in two century old styles and low necklines.
Theresa Alice Paradis daughter of George and Mrs Paradis of Biddeford Maine married Stephen Vagasky Jr son of Mr and Mrs Vagasky of Mt Pleasant Pa at a nuptial mass officiated by Rev Robert Hanicak. The bride wore a full length gown with scalloped neckline lace bodice long sleeves and net skirt. veil with crystal crown and carried a colonial cascade of stephanotis ivy and orchid. Bridesmaids wore aqua chiffon or white gowns with pink accents and carried white and blue or pink carnations. Best man was Richard Laick. ushers included Matthew Laick Jr. The couple will reside at 240 Front St Mt Pleasant after a wedding stay at the Pocono Mountains. The bride is a St Josephs High School Biddeford and Maine School of Nursing graduate. groom employed by Kenmetal Inc Latrobe.
A freight train derailed and toppled into the Connecticut River killing conductor Olin Venner of Newport Vermont. A second man was slightly injured. Flagman Charles Young of Newport was treated for an arm cut. The train operated by B M and Canadian Pacific ran from White River Junction to Newport.
St Augustine leaders say they will respect the civil rights bill if enacted, opposing public accommodations for Negroes but seeking to restore racial harmony. James Brock speaks for merchants while the Chamber of Commerce backs the stance. Gov Bryant removes much of state police support as biracial talks continue. Dr. King warns no more mass demonstrations unless the biracial committee falters.
Kennebunk Finance Committee sponsors a tie strawberry festival at Washington Park from afternoon until 7. Co chairmen Mrs Stanley Day and Mrs Josef Arentz lead assisted by Mrs Robert Marier Sr with tickets managed by Misses Louise and Elizabeth Maguire and several others. Visiting guests include Mrs Evelyn Pindar and daughter Daphne of Derry New Hampshire staying with Mr and Mrs William Beauford on Sea Road. Also Mrs Ethel Clark and Raymond Gingras of Haverhill Mass guests of Mr and Mrs Ronald Robinson on Summer Street. Stacey Graham, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Graham of Winthrop Mass, visits for weeks with grandmother Mrs Carrie Thompson on Summer Street.
WELLS The Olive Rebekah Past Noble Grands Association met at the home of Mrs. Alberta Morison. After a cook-out, President Lee Ethel Hatch led a brief meeting and a foodless sale raised funds. Proceeds support the afghan project for Olive Rebekah lodge. slides from Postmasters conventions were shown. next meeting set for Sept 14 at Mrs. Mildred Redson’s home with another foodless sale.
Maine Supreme Court ruled store alterations of women's and children's clothing subject to sales tax if the alteration service guarantees a proper fit. The decision upheld a $267 assessment against A. H. Benoit Co. of Portland and could enable tax collection on similar services nationwide.
Westbrook paper maker George Olmsted Jr. will preside at a New York luncheon on October 7 focusing on industries for now vacant sites in Southern Maine. The event is sponsored by industrial development groups in Sanford Portland Lewiston and Augusta.
KENNEBUNK The Board of Selectmen met last night and formed a committee to negotiate the lease of the Kesslen Shoe Co. town industrial building. Members named were Atty Thomas Reagan George Noiles Landall Smith Charles Belvea and Ralph D Curtis. The board rejected Florence Fogg’s $50 bid for tax acquired Oscar P Boston property and accepted Russell Brown’s $750 bid for Hilda Stjernstrom property on Heath Road. Other actions included closing the school construction account surplus 53.22 to the town treasurer and approving the Warren E and Louise Berry property development plan Route 35. The Civil Air Patrol may meet one night weekly in the lower town hall and Little League may hold tag days July 17 and 18. Pruning bid openings were postponed to July 8 and the town grader request by Joseph Robinson was denied.
AUGUSTA AP Gov Reed announced two renominations subject to Executive Council approval. The first named official is George Gould, with details on the second renominated position not fully provided in the readable text. The report notes the actions were performed by the governor and await council consent.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Capt. and Mrs Gordon Clark have been transferred to Concord New Hampshire and Lt. and Mrs Philip Satterlee arrive here. Lt Satterlee and his wife will be welcomed at 11 am Sunday Sunday School at 945 am and an evening service at 730 pm.
Augusta based report notes Limerick and Richmond exchanges moved to higher rate groupings by the Public Utilities Commission. Residential service rises 25 cents monthly while business rates increase from $1 to $1.50, depending on case. New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. expects about $60,000 extra gross income annually.
Maine Republicans launched a fund raising drive aimed at 161,310 dollars. State Finance Chairman Edward A. Kobs of Searsport said the drive should wrap by October 15 with about 80,000 dollars earmarked for campaign expenses. County quotas listed include Cumberland 30,325 and Penobscot 17,580 among others. Michigan State to host Southern Methodist in 1969 football, first meeting between the schools.
Last night a storm caused about 3000 dollars in damage to Paul C. Gendron’s Ossipee Lake cottage at 96 Prospect Street Biddeford. Winds moved the building several feet from its foundation and a 40 foot tree fell on the roof. A power line was damaged and trees uprooted. The storm washed debris into the lake and a 13 foot boat was sunk. A missing trailer on the island was reported by Gendron and Robert Souliere.
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