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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1964
Page
5
Car buyers in New England report swapping multiple brands for Fords during 1964 model year. Families praise comfort, power, and styling in transitions from Chevy and Buick to 64 Ford Country Squire, Falcon Sprint Convertible, and Galaxie 500 Hardtop.
Ocean Park staging Independence Day events with the Clifton Tennis Hut dedication at the Ocean Park Association courts on Temple Avenue. The hut honors John J. Clifford Jr. and serves as tennis HQ. Attendees include Rev Ernest H. J. Vincent and Walter Mitchell with other officials.
Biddeford police and firemen aided in a search for four year old Arline Gross of Biddeford Pool yesterday evening. The child was found a short time later in a wooded area by neighbor Lawrence Matthews after officers and firefighters arrived on the scene.
Kennebunk area residents attended a three day camping trip for twenty two Girl Scouts at Camp La-Gis-Ca in Acton with leaders Mrs Maynard Haskell and Mrs Frederick W Perkins Jr Guests included many family members from Kennebunk Brewer and Wells Beach while other locals visited relatives in nearby towns Readable notes mention Sgt and Mrs James Wildes and children on vacation in Wells Beach and Navy personnel at nearby bases
Miss Colombe Patoine and Roger A. Roberge Jr married Saturday at St. Joseph's Church Biddeford with Rev Sylvio Levesque officiating. Bride and groom, both from Biddeford area families, plan to reside at 53 Oak Street after July 18 following a 175 guest reception at Knights of Columbus Hall.
In Warren Michigan a Biddeford Maine youth named Dave D Peck won a $100 cash award for his hand crafted model car. He earned a place in the Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild annual model car contest among hundreds of entrants aged 11 to 20 who submitted creations.
A doe was struck and killed by a 1957 car driven by John L. Clark of Day Street Kennebunk on Portland Street near Savon Shoe Co at 6:25 this morning. The vehicle sustained minor headlight and fender damage and the carcass was given to Clark. Investigation by Edmund L. Cashen of the Kennebunk Police Department and Warden Thomas Bryant of the Fish and Game Department.
Doris Virginia Harriman and Jesse A. Thurston were married at St. Marys Church Biddeford in a ceremony performed by Rev. oe J. Enright with Elizabeth Seidel at the organ. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Leo Harriman, wore a silk bombazine gown with Chantilly lace and a crown veil. The couple will reside at 30 Harrison Ave Biddeford after a wedding trip. she is a Webber Hospital employee and he a National Woodworking Co. worker.
Arthur E. Berrigan 16, of Troy N Y pleaded guilty to taking a vehicle without consent. Associate Judge Gerald C Nason sentenced him to a ten dollar fine and suspended jail on condition he return home to Troy. The car reportedly belonged to James Boudreau.
The Fourth of July program at OLD ORCHARD BEACH featured a visit to the King Cole Potato Chip factory in the morning followed by games and relay races in the afternoon. Diane Corriveau won the singles in the horseshoe tournament. Elizabeth Kearney and Christine Robert led the Sunflowers in doubles with Bonnie Fournier and Bonnie Chait of the Daisies. Elizabeth Kearney claimed the checker trophy. swimmers were sorted into Pollywogs, Beginners, Intermediates, and Swimmers with Junior Life-Savers Christine Robert and Louise Drapeau. Directors Terri and Kathi Daly plan a Russian holiday next week.
Saco police received three complaints over the holiday weekend. Mrs Maureen Anderson reported a $1000 diamond ring stolen from her, under investigation. A J Riviesso said $172.50 in fishing gear vanished from an unlocked car parked by Wormwood's Cafe, case active. Lloyd Chute reported a missing tractor battery on July 4, under investigation.
Old Orchard Beach police logged several accidents over the holiday weekend. A two car crash at Old Orchard Street and First Street caused over 200 dollars in damage with drivers from Maine and Canada. A police car had a minor crash on East Grand Avenue. Other rear end and backing incidents injured no one, including a Natick man and a Portland driver. A Sunday rear end collision in Halfway damaged two vehicles, involving Iris Mullaney of Attleboro and John Narsiff of 33 Charles Ave.
Biddeford police reported several minor accidents over the holiday with no injuries. Mrs. Joan Butler of South Portland, 31, drove a car that struck a guard rail near Route 1 beyond Five Points, damaging the auto after she lit a cigarette and drifted onto the soft shoulder.
A sailor from Fort Scott Kansas, Yeoman 2. C. Ernest M Bever 24, aboard the USS Clagamore, suffocated when a sand cave in buried him at Old Orchard Beach. Four companions struggled to dig him out as police and lifeguards worked to rescue him. Despite efforts including mouth-to-mouth, Bever did not survive. Crowds watched as the tragedy occurred during a holiday weekend with warm weather. The death is ruled an accidental cave-in at the public beach.
New York special report describes a new healing substance Bio-Dyne discovery shown to shrink hemorrhoids relieve itching and ease pain without surgery. Case after case reports shrinkage while soothing pain and some patients say piles no longer a problem as Preparation H suppositories and ointment become available at drug counters.
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