Local Personal Notices From Biddeford Echo
Miss Janice La chance daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph La chance of 9 Fogg Ave Biddeford is spending two weeks at Camp Pesquasawasis Danville. Seaman recruit John A Weiss son of Mr and Mrs John E Weiss of 142 West St Biddeford has completed two weeks recruit training at the First Naval District Naval Reserve Recruit Training school Davisville R I.
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Janice Ie
Ralph Lachance
Fogg Ave
Biddeford
Camp Pesquasawasis
Danville
John A. Weiss
USNRR
John E. Weiss
West St
First
Naval District Naval Reserve
Davisville
R. 1
Fremont Club Picnic At Biddeford Pool Tomorrow
The Fremont Club and Auxiliary will hold its annual picnic at 11 a m tomorrow at the home of Mrs Natalie Lemire in Biddeford Pool.
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Fremont Club and Auxiliary
Natalie Lemire
Biddeford Pool
Woman Inmate Abducts Skowhegan Matron In Reformatory Incident
In Skowhegan area an inmate identified as Jacqueline Roach of Winslow abducted matron Jessie Finnemore from the Women's Reformatory using a knife. They drove about nine miles north of Skowhegan near Lake Moxie before Finnemore escaped and Roach traveled to Waterville with her. Roach faces an indeterminate sentence for conviction of assault with a shotgun at a Waterville psychiatrist.
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Skowhegan
Women’s Reformatory
Somerset County
Jacqueline Roach
Winslow
Skowhegan Reformatory
Reformatory
Lake Moxie
Mrs. Roach
Waterville
Roach
Notre Dame Announces Newborn Son in Saco
At 46 Middle Street Saco Mr and Mrs Charles Desper Jr welcomed a son named David Allen born June 15 weighing ten pounds The announcement lists the family address and newborn details in concise parish style.
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Notre Dame
Charles Desper Jr
Middle St
Saco
David Allen
Military pay raise touches all armed services
The proposal would raise civilian pay for era civilian employees and officials across the Army Navy Air Force Marine Corps Coast Guard Public Health Service and the Coast and Geodetic Survey in addition to military branches.
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Army
Navy
Air Force
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Public Health Service
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Currency Etchings on Display at Henry Miller's Theater
In New York AP reports an opposite set of presidential portraits is shown at Henry Miller's theater where Helen Hayes stars in The White Clown. The etchings were used for US currency by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and were displayed with the presidents reversed as agreed by the agency.
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New York
Henry Miller
Helen Hayes
United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Life-sized blue whale replica built in two years
A two year effort produced a life-sized replica of the blue whale, the world’s largest mammal, for display in the natural history building. The project showcased detailed anatomy and scale to educate visitors about the giant marine mammal.
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Natural History
Deaths Miami man La Belle 68 former Biddeford resident
George La Belle 68 died in Miami after a long illness. Born July 19, 18%, in Biddeford Maine he was the son of Aime and Selfride La Belle. A former gas station and grocery operator in Old Orchard Beach during the 1920s he was a World War II veteran and retired U S Navy man who moved to Miami from Woonsocket Rhode Island seven years ago. He is survived by his widow Gabrielle a son Maurice R Miami a brother Arthur and two sisters in New Hampshire and Rhode Island and two grandchildren. Services were held in Miami with interment at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Biddeford
Aime
Selfride
Letendre Labelle
Half Way
Old Orchard Beach
Maine
Labelle
Miami
Woonsocket
R.I
U.S. Navy
Gabrielle
Maurice R
Arthur
Fort Ala
Louisa Morin
John Jordan
Newmarket
N.H
William Green
Dover
Romeo Lavallee
Robert Alan
Lynn Ann Labelle
Arlington National Cemetery
Miss Edna A Hurd dies after long illness in Cambridge
Edna Annis Hurd 51 formerly of Goodwins Mills Maine died at her Cambridge home after a long illness. Born March 28 1913 in Gorham N H she trained as a nurse at Waltham Mass General Hospital School of Nursing and served in the Army Nurses Corps in North Africa Sicily and Italy. She later worked at Goodall Hospital as an X ray tech retiring in 1950. She survived by her mother of Freeport Maine two brothers and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday at 2 p.m. Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco Maine with interment in Goodwins Mills Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow 2-4 p.m.
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Cambridge
N. Y
Edna Annis Hurd
Goodwins Mills
Maine
Gorham
N.H
Harry L
Jennie Annis Hurd
Waltham Mass
General Hospital School of Nursing
Henrietta Goodall Hospital
Sanford
Providence
R.I
Army Nurses’ Corps
Brandon
Fla
North Africa
Sicily
Italy
Goodall Hospital
Miss Hurd
Freeport
Howard D
Falmouth
Lester M
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main St
Saco
Joseph Litwinowich, 76, of Saco dies at home
Joseph Litwinowich, 76, of 52 Oak Street Saco died last night at his home. Born in Poland March 19 1887 to Francis and Clara Litwinowich he retired six years ago from Saco Lowell Shops after 17 years with the firm. He was a communicant of Most Holy Trinity Church. Survivors include his widow Pauline Wajanian Litwinowich two daughters Mrs Edmund Chorosy of Saco and Mrs Robert Pate of Scarborough a son Raymond of Lyman two brothers Victor of Biddeford and John of Saco and several nephews and nieces. Mon 9 am from Most Holy Trinity Church with interment at Ch Mant es Mam.
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Joseph Litwinowich
Oak St
Saco
Poland
Francis
Clara Andrusko Litwinowich
Saco-Lowell
Most Holy Trinity Church
Pauline Wajanian Litwinowich
Edmund Chorosy
Sunday church youth meetings fill Biddeford area
Numerous churches across Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Saco Kennebunk and nearby towns host youth fellowships trainings and evening services Sunday including United Church Youth 4 30 to 6 30 pm Advent Christian Faith Tabernacle First Assembly Ahepa home Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union West Kennebunk Methodist Ogunquit Baptist and others with times ranging 3 6 30 pm and 7 pm plus evening worships and evangelistic services across routes and streets.
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Faith Tabernacle
Pentecostal Church
Atlantic Avenue
Third Street
Old Orchard Beach
First Assembly of God
Ahepa
Pleasant Street
Saco
Advent Christian Church
Saco Avenue
Christ Ambassadors Group
First Assembly Church
Kennebunk Landing
Salvation Army
Union Avenue
Salvation
Weather outlook shows warm weekend with possible storms
Forecast predicts fair, warmer tonight with lows near 70. Sunday remains warm with scattered afternoon thundershowers, more likely in the north and south regions.
Techniques of Advertising Photography book review
A review of Joachim Giebelhausen’s Techniques of Advertising Photography, noting its European approach and usefulness to amateurs and professionals alike. It highlights eye catching angles, dramatic lighting, color contrast, and tricks like double exposure and selective focus, plus table top photography ideas and imaginative still life setups using everyday objects.
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Joachim Giebelhausen
Germany
Nicoaas Karpf
Verlag Grossbhild- Technik Gmbh
Munich
Kling Photo Corp
New York
Davis hosts color-retention experiments on canned peas
In Washington the National Canners Association and UC Davis pursue natural color retention for canned vegetables. Dr C O Chichester directs research on pea greening during heat and storage at 85 degrees, noting color loss and partial recovery without added pigments. Modern milking parlors can process about 80 cows per hour by two workers.
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Washington, D. C
University of California At Davis
National Canners Association
C.O. Chichester
Chichester
Dr Sheppard To Wed In Chicago After Release
Convicted wife slayer Dr Sam Sheppard and his fiancée Ariane Tebbenjohanns arrived in Chicago by yellow limousine after his release on bond. The osteopathic surgeon, 40, plans to marry later today amid ongoing appeals and a potential move to recommence prison custody.
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Chicago
Sam Sheppard
Ohio
Chicago Tribune
Ariane Tebbenjohanns
Tribune
Columbus
Sheppard
Marilyn
Tebbenjohanns
Lehppard
Cleveland
U.S. Court of Appeals
Beach Dress Styles For Girls This Summer
Beach fashion this year features varied looks from two piece blouson suits to bikinis. Hair ranges from Botticelli curls to net buns. many wear caps that combine rubber swim linings with frothy bonnets. Stores stock straw hats and boyish outfits with decorative bands. swimsuits aim to camouflage figure shape with boy-leg and blouson styles while bikinis stay to slimmer figures.
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Vivian Brown
UP News
Annie
Botticellis
Venus
Gilroy Returns to Veterans Themes in Royale Run
Frank Gilroy, prize winning playwright, continues to explore Army veterans issues. The Subject Was Roses at the Royale centers on a mother, father and son recently discharged from service. His prior piece Who'll Save the Plow-boy followed two soldiers reuniting in civilian life.
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Veterans
New York
Frank Gilroy
the Royale
Gilroy
Advice Column: Be Yourself Over Pretend Fun
A reader asks about a girl who cheats and acts loud to gain popularity. The answer warns that short term ease hides insecurity and trouble. True happiness comes from being yourself, avoiding shortcuts, and earning real respect.
Toats and Amphibian Pets in the Home Yard
A vintage pet column explains toads as sturdy allies for gardens and greenhouses, detailing their life cycle, feeding habits, enclosure setup, moisture needs, and safe handling. It also answers reader questions on dog digging, parakeet lumps, and veterinary tumor removal.
Topsham marks bicentennial with auction parade and events
Topsham began its bicentennial year with an old fashioned auction drawing about 1,000 youngsters. A parade is planned today followed by a firemen's master, a dance and fireworks as part of the celebration.
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Topsham
Major League Leaders by Batting and Pitching
Major League leaders list top hitters and pitchers from both leagues. Oliva and Allison shine in batting while Killebrew leads home runs. Aparicio and Weis pace steals. Koufax and Ford headline pitching with high win shares and strikeout totals.
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Oliva
Minnesota
Allison
Stuart
Bosom
Killebrew
Bressoud
Boston
Yastrzemski
Versalles
Fregosi
Los Angeles
Powell
Baltimore
Aparicio
Weis
Chicago
Ford
New York
Bunker
Pascual
Peters
Clemente
Pittsburgh
Williams
Mays
San Francisco
Allen
Philadelphia
Santo
Boyer
St. Louis
Property sales reported for two Maine dwellings
The single frame house on Stockman Avenue Saco once owned by Ed mond and Donna Wormwood sold to Raymond and Si monne Ferland for their time. A 22 story frame tenement at 84 Summer St Biddeford previously owned by the late Honore Simoneau sold by Gertrude A Boisvert to York Equipment Supply Inc. Purchasers plan to renovate and rent the apartments. Both sales completed through L. J. Descoteaux Agency Old Orchard Beach.
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Stockman Avenue
Saco
Edmond
Donna Wormwood
Raymond
Simonne Ferland
UAW Ford GM talks progress as factory output and inventories rise
The wage talks with the United Auto Workers linger in early stages as Ford and GM funded plans face union scrutiny. The industrial production index rose 0.6 to 131.8 in June, with April and May up strongly. Inventories fell $240 million to $105.4 billion, the largest three year drop, while a National Industrial Conference Board survey shows 1964 profits likely to beat 1963. Franks tastes with sauerkraut and pork sausage links.
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United Auto Workers
UAW
Ford
National Industrial Conference Board
Untouchable child in India highlights grinding poverty
A thin untouchable boy in Delhi endures dirt and squalor, living in a tarpaulin home between dilapidated buildings while contrasting wealth and opulence surround him. The piece notes India's literacy and homelessness crises amid social reform efforts and industrial lag.
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New Delhi
India
United States
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Harness Meet Ends Tonight at Gorham Oval
Gorham Raceway concludes its 1964 harness racing meet tonight with a ten race program nine pacers and one trotter. The six week meet set parimutuel records for Maine tracks and featured standout performances from Prince Boy Easter Goose Mungo Han Time To Go and Bay State Ike. Easter Goose starts from post two in the sixth race with Ralph Fenno on the sulky as rivals Jet Stone and Mr Mike challenge a field where six of seven starters hold 2:07 best times. post time for the finale is 8 p.m.
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Gorham
Gorham Raceway
Maine
Prince Boy
Easter Goose
Mungo Hanover
Bay State Ike
Ralph Fenno
Jet Stone
Mike
Amos Frost
Maritime Trustees Meet At Castine Castine Trustees discuss leadership delays
At Castine a Maine Maritime Academy trustees meeting proceeded with routine business though election of officers and a new superintendent were expected to be delayed. Acting president Ermon Hz. Scott of Farmington indicated no immediate plan to fill vacancies after last April’s disruption surrounding Frank C. Rodway’s dismissal from Falmouth.
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Castine
Maine Maritime Academy
Ermon Hz. Scott
Farmington
Actin Board
Frank C. Rodway
Falmouth
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West Kennebunk Methodist Church
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Ogunquit
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Ly Funeral Home
Beach Street
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Good- Sace
Twins Mills
Fall Gospel
Wells
Methodist Youth Fellowship of
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Methodist Youth Fellowship
Foss Street Methodist Church
Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship
Saco United Baptist Church
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