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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1965

Page

2

Prayers for Leopold LaCroix of USS Brumby Crew

Members of the public notice say prayers for Leopold LaCroix, a crew member of the destroyer escort USS Brumby now under construction at Avondale Shipyard, Westwego. Relatives from out of town attend funeral services for William Trott. attendees include families from Philadelphia, Delaware, East Hartford, Hebron, Dracut, and Madbury.

Avondale Westwego William Trott William Merrill Philadelphia Don Cape Delaware Robert Sweeney East Hartford Mass Frank Trott Madbury

Religious Services And Activities Listed For Midweek

Church notes list Holy Eucharist at Christ Episcopal Biddeford and Trinity Saco. Wed services at various churches include St. Monica Kennebunk and Advent Christian Kennebunk. Chatterbox session Biddeford, choir rehearsals Biddeford United Church of Christ, prayer services at Advent Christian Kennebunk Route 35 and Full Gospel Wells. Community Bible Study Ogunquit and vestry Bible hour Kennebunkport.

Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford Trinity Episcopal Church Saco United Church of Christ Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Vilage Baptist Church Kennebunkport

Woods Fire on Bay View Road Firefighters Respond

Saco firefighters were called to a woods fire on land owned by Gerry's Cabins on Bay View Road yesterday afternoon. A booster line was used. No fire occurred at a house at 50 Oak Street, owned by Anthony Simananok, yesterday.

Saco Bay View Road Gerry

Card of Thanks to Clergy and Community

I express sincere thanks to the clergy for visits and to Dr Charest and the Notre Dame Hospital staff for their kind care. Thanks to all Blood Donors and for cards gifts flowers and visits from friends neighbors during my illness at Notre Dame Hospital. Also thanks to Alfred Ornstein Kesslen Shoe Melandy Martel.

Dr. Charest Notre Dame Hospital Alfred Ornstein Kesslen

Sincere thanks for support after loss in Saco

The Trott family expresses gratitude to relatives friends and all who sent flowers and sympathy for their loved one and thanks the Saco Police Escort for assistance during this time.

Saco William Trott

Family thanks nurses and doctors after bereavement at multiple New England hospitals

The family of James H. Mc Keon expresses gratitude to the Webber Hospital staff in Biddeford and Pine Point Manor in Scarborough, to Dr. Hill and Dr. Anton, and to friends and neighbors for floral tributes prayers cards and kindness during their recent bereavement.

James H. McKeon Webber Hospital Biddeford Pine Point Manor Scarborough Hill Anton

Prayers Gather For Leopold LaCroix At Local Funeral Home

Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella hold a prayer gathering at 7 30 PM at Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone Street Biddeford for Leopold LaCroix.

Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella Sansoucy Stone St Biddeford Leopold LaCroix

Funeral rites held for John Pete Wynne of Biddeford

Funeral services for John Pete Wynne of 8 Horrigan Court Biddeford were held at St Marys Church Biddeford with a requiem high mass celebrant Rev Maurice Goan. Bearers from Division One Ancient Order of Hibernians and York County WWI Barracks furnished full military honors including a firing squad. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery Biddeford with grave side prayers by Rev Coleman OToole.

John Pete’ Wynne Horrigan’s ‘Court Biddeford St. Mary’s Church Maurice Goan William ‘Cleary Louise Welch John Fearon James O’meara James Hoctor James Murphy Alphonse Desbuteaux Francis Hoctor Ancient Order of Hibernians York County Thomas MacGarrity Walter Reardon Francis Simard Napoleon Freschette Raymond King Arnold Ballard St. Mary’s Cemetery Coleman O'Toole

Forgery Case Postponed For One More Week

The forgery case against George R. Kemon of Bennington Vermont is postponed for a week in District Court. Kemon is accused of forging an endorsement on a $950 cashier's check and giving it to the Squaw Mt Inn at Greenville Junction. Judge Matthew Williams granted the delay to allow defense time to study the case. The defendant remains jailed for lack of $4,000 bail.

Dover-Foxcroft George R. Kemon Bennington Kemon Squaw Mt. Inn Greenville Junction Matthew Williams Kemnon

Mayor and Councilors Inspect Sewerage Plant in Biddeford

Mayor Edward F. Gaulin and City Councilors toured Biddeford’s new sewerage treatment plant. They examined the facility and interviewed prospective engineer firms for Phase 2 of the project, but no hiring action was taken.

Biddeford Edward F. Gaulin

Coast Guard Rescues Boy From Harbor

Eight year old Tommy Gryp can hardly thank Seaman Apprentice George Brough a 19 year old Coast Guardman from Somersset Mass who leaped from the cutter Coos Bay into the Portland harbor Monday night to rescue the boy after he fell in with his bicycle from the Maine State Pier. Tommy endured only a soaking and his bicycle was recovered.

Portland Tommy Gryp Bay State Coast

Birth Announcements From Saco Hospital and Winchester Mass

At Saco Hospital a son Steven Mare was born July 15 to Mr and Mrs Donald Gauvin of 193 South St Biddeford weighing eight pounds four ounces Jason Shawn Wescott born July 23 to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Richards of 109 Lincoln St Saco weighing six pounds three ounces Elsewhere a daughter Margo Paula Roy weighing six pounds three ounces was born June 30 at Winchester Mass hospital Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joseph DiDubois Am herst Street paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Paul N G Roy Lamothe Avenue Biddeford

Saco Hospital Donald Gauvin South St Biddeford Steven Mare Kenneth Richards Lincoln St Saco, Jason Shawn Wescott Paul Roy South Lawrence Mass Margo Paula Winchester Joseph DiDubois Amherst Street Paul N. G. Roy Lamothe Avenue

Unity Social Club Beach Party Meeting In Saco

EastE WS Unity Social Club will meet tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Mrs Ruth Scammon's North Street home in Saco for a beach party followed by a business meeting at Mrs Emma Garside's Buxton Road home in Saco.

Unity Social Club Ruth Scammon North Street Saco Emma Garside Buxton Road

Man Drowned in Lake Hebron Near Bangor

Walter Hennigan aged 55 of Monson was found dead in Lake Hebron on Sunday. Preliminary autopsy showed no signs of foul play but final cause of death awaits detailed tissue analysis by Dr. George Chase.

Bangor Walter Hennigan Monson Lake Hebron George Chase

Blanket Fire At Old Orchard Beach Jail

Firefighters rushed to the Old Orchard Beach jail at 3 45 a m to extinguish a blanket fire in an occupied cell. A garden hose contained the blaze. This marks the second such incident in several weeks.

Old Orchard Beach

Portland Weather Ahead Cloudy With Showers Possible

The forecast for Portland calls for continued cloud cover tonight and Wednesday with a chance of brief showers. Temperatures remain steady with a low around 50 to 55 degrees. Winds will be west to southwest at 5 to 15 mph.

Portland

July Tides Schedule Indicates Highs and Lows

The record lists daily tide times for July with morning and evening high and low marks. It shows specific hours such as 10:51 PM and 11:49 PM on the 27th, 11:32 PM, 11:49 PM on the 28th, and other times through July 31.

Koreans Flock To Burial Of Syngman Rhee

Half a million Koreans lined Seoul streets as the body of former President Syngman Rhee was carried to his grave in the national cemetery beside the Han River. Funeral rites were held at Chungdong Methodist Church once attended by Rhee and a plaza memorial program was canceled due to crowd confusion. He died July 19 in Honolulu at age 90 after being ousted in 1960.

Seoul Korea Syngman Rhee National Chungdong Methodist Rhee City Hall Honolulu

Muskie Sees House Support for St John River Hydroelectric Plan

Senator Muskie of Maine says the 227 million St John River hydroelectric project will meet some House opposition but faces no major hurdle. The proposal, backed by President Johnson and approved by the Senate Public Works Committee, may gain funding this session to start engineering and field work. Muskie expects a supplemental 2 million dollars to advance the project and advance the start of construction.

Washington Edmund Musk St. John River House Muskie Associated Press Johnson Senate Public Works Committee Maine Democrat Congress

Lyman's Red Cross program completed with 69 certificates

The two week Red Cross swimming course at Swan Pond finished with 69 children earning certificates and pins. Awards were presented under the Lyman Public Health Council with Sawtelle home hosting the last day birthday celebration and picnic.

Lyman Lyman Public Health Council Winfield Sawtelle Swan Pond Douglas Spencer Herbert Hooper Paul Curran William Johnston Lawrence Hutchins Warren Green Paul Cote Richard Frechette Donna Daly Marvy Jane Lantagne Sandra Baiguy Sawitelle Irene Guimond Sharon Turgeon Debbie Brown Stephen Curtis Chester Smith Michael Leach Brian Johnston Dorothy Green Theresa Camire Linda Souliere John Tibbett Melanie Elliott Barbara Hamilton David Wyman Martin Camire Dolores Morisette Roxanne Eon Kristie Sotir Donna Souliere Linda Turgeon David Bennett Cindy Elliot David Daniels Allen Cote Diane Wakefield Pamela Eon Jane Randall Susan Boothby Mark Morissette Shawn Hamm Rodney Dyer Nancy Bennett Steven Bennett Debby Hammond Judy Hammond Chris Elliott Brian Hammond Robert Nason Farleen Ross Dele Hamilton Rebeca Maniels Cindy Souliere Forrest Hamilton Lynda Ross Randy Wyman

Happy Day Camp Boys Conduct Own Assembly

Frontier Day at Happy Day Camp featured about 80 campers dressed as cowboys and Indians. Cowboys won the track events with 100 points to Indians 75, and overall cowboys led 645 to 640 with awards given to top finishers including Chief Ricky Sirois and Robert Souza.

Ricky Sirois Charles Anton Bruce Surran Robert Souza Robert Radley Thomas LaFond American Red Cross Emerson Cummings Old Orchard Beach High School Happy Day Camp Albert Cadorette William Earle Red Cross B. S. Roberts Bobby Begin Terri Kathi Daly Cindy Morin Nancy Davis Paul Bellevance Bruce Shaffer Marc Anton Russell Hargis Michael Anton Lynn Earle

Saco Police Probe Alleged Theft at Flag Pond Road Home

Saco police investigate a daytime burglary at a Flag Pond Road residence where a brown handbag with $10 disappeared after a teen burglar in a green T shirt fled through a rear window. A Bay View report notes a separate break in with 12 wines and broken kitchen box.

Saco Flag Pond Maureen St. Pierre Admiral H. Lawrence Bay View Lawrence

Freak Accident Claimed 11 Year Old Boy in Oxford

The sheriff said Donald McNally died when a fragment of a .22 long rifle bullet struck his neck during a firecracker making attempt. A rag had been placed on the lead end, and heating the slug in a tin can likely ejected the fragment.

Oxford AP Lester E. Horton Donald McNally

Airman Philip W. Lord Jr to train as comms electronics specialist

Airman Third Class Philip W. Lord Jr son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin C Butler of 18 Hovey St Kennebunk Maine has been selected for technical training as a communications electronics specialist at Lackland AFB Texas He recently completed basic training and will be assigned to an Air Training Command unit at Lackland AFB Lord a Kennebunk High School graduate attended Stetson University Deland Fla

Philip W. Lord Jr Benjamin C. Butler Hovey St Kennebunk Maine Lackland Apb Tex Lord Air Training Command ATC Lackland Kennebunk High School the Whmand Stetson University Deland, Fla

Welcome To The Fold Welcome To The Fold

Welcoming new residents in Plainville Conn Kathy Czarniecki 1 daughter of John Czarniecki and Nancy Lessard. Grandparents Maurice Baillargeon Old Orchard Beach and Edward Czarniecki New Britain Conn. Paternal great grandparents John Gryzb New Britain Conn.

Kathy Czarnniecki John Czarniecki Plainville, Conn Czarniecki Nancy Lessard Biddeford Maurice Baillargeon Old Orchard Beach Edward Czarniecki New Britain Conn John Gryzb New Britain, Conn

Wagner and bride depart for Marco Island honeymoon

Mayor Robert F. Wagner and his bride Barbara Joan Cavanagh marry in a simple ceremony at St Patrick's Cathedral. They leave today for a 10 day honeymoon on Marco Island Florida. Wagner, 55, has said he will not seek a fourth term following the death of his first wife Susan Edwards in 1964.

NEW York Robert F. Wagner Barbara Joan Cavanagh Florida Francis Cardinal Spellman St. Patrick’s Cathedral Wagners Marco Island Fort Myers Gulf of Mexico Wagner Susan Edwards

Bloodhounds Lose Scent Of Jail Escapee

Ellsworth police hunted Massachusetts escapee Miles Connor after he overpowered a jail guard with a soap pistol. Bloodhounds lost the trail two blocks from Hancock County Jail as Connor swam the Union River, with a light car spotted nearby. Connor, 22, faces six charges including assault with intent to kill. his wife Victoria, 22, is free on a separate charge.

Ellsworth Massachusetts Union River Hancock County Miles Connor Milton Mass Connor Victoria Sullivan Connors

Canadian Day Sales Set for Biddeford and Saco

The 13th annual Canadian Day Sales will run Thursday through Saturday in Biddeford and Saco. Merchants will stay open until 9 p m Thursday and Friday to serve tourists and shoppers. The event is sponsored by the chamber’s Merchants Committee and attracts thousands of Canadian visitors each summer.

Biddeford Saco Biddeford and

Saco Man Fined For Driving With Suspended License

A Saco man James H. Larkin of Lincoln Road was fined 100 dollars after pleading guilty in Saco 10th District Court to operating a motor vehicle while his license was suspended. State police were the complainants in the case.

Saco James H. Larkin Lincoln Road Saco 10Th District Larkin Biddeford Joseph Saucier George Camire Camire Richard Saucier Edgar Roberts Ferry Road Sylvia Roberts John M. Welch Jr Ayer Mass Ben Conant Old Orchard Beach Welch

Local court fines for traffic violations in Maine

Several defendants appeared before Judge George Varney in Saco and Old Orchard Beach. Armand Savard, 47, of Quebec pleaded guilty to passing a stop sign and was fined $15. Jacques Renard, 67, of Brighton, Massachusetts, also pleaded guilty to passing a flashing red light and was fined $15. John R. Warming, 18, of West Buxton, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor by a minor and was fined $10. Michael Dagenais, 25, of Quebec, pleaded guilty to speeding 50 mph in a 25 mph zone and was fined $30. Conrad R. Ouellette, 39, of Niverville, New York, pleaded guilty to passing a stop sign and was fined $15. Virginia Carroll of Wells pleaded guilty to passing a stop sign and was fined $10. Robert H. Coulombe, 23, of Fort Kent pleaded guilty to speeding 85 mph in a 70 mph zone and was fined $20.

Justin Dow Kennebunkport Norman H. Calkins Fort Lauderdale Fla Alfred L. Clifford Worcester Mass Paul Grow Kennebunk Montreal Suc Provencher Provencher Mary Baker Elm St Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Richard J. Dumais Western Ave Byron C. Gooch Gooch Orrin S. Crockett East Baldwin Allister W. Dawson Belmont James P. Whelan Boston George J. Kakas Jr Southboro Harold C. Tibbetts Jr Lebanon Dennis E. Sheffield Portland Jein L. Labbee Sullivan St Samuel J. Glover Rockland Walter E. Thorp Stoneham Francis C. Hladik Wells Earl Wright West Springfield Leroy S. Sprague West Scarborough Mary G. Smith Valley Stream N.Y Michael 8. Androski Richsfield Claire P. Howard Rochester Michael Dagenais Quebec Sace Conrad R. Ouellette Niverville Virginia Carroll Robert H. Coulombe Fort Kent

Beach Crash Damages Two Vehicles on Saco Avenue

Police report a rear end collision on Saco Avenue caused about $100 in total damages to two vehicles and minor damage to a third. Adrien Alarie 27 of Quebec and John F. Stubendorf 22 of Cambridge Mass drove involved, citing stalled motor. Florence W. Curtis 65 Chestnut Hill Mass backed into Roger St. Germain 62 of Quebec. no serious injuries noted.

Old Orchard Beach Saco Avenue Adrien Alarie Quebec John F. Stubendorf Cambridge Mass Roger St. Germaine Temple Avenue Florence W. Curtis Chestnut Hill

Trinity Church Group Finalizes Plans For Fair

Members of the Coun try Fair committee at Trinity Episcopal Church in Saco met to finalize plans and hear committee reports for the annual event. The fair starts Saturday at 10 am with a king crabmeat luncheon from 11 am to 2 pm and takeout service. Richard Brostrom spoke on a miniature golf course location and progress.

Trinity Church Group Trinity Episcopal Church Saco Gilbert Anderson Richard Brostrom Episcopal Youth Program Booth Willis Hall Anderson Joel Stacey Willard Stackpole Alex Stackpole Joseph E. Cummings Jr Robert Moody Franklin Milliken James F. Ward Jr Gerald Burtt Paul Hill Rebecca Bean Edward Cloudman George Nicholas Arthur Huot James F. Ward III

Global-Tied Headlines From A Busy Washington Scene

Pentagon notes favor an 8 to 1 manpower edge against Viet Cong while Johnson weighs delaying more force. Greek strike crackdown, de Gaulle Market boycott, and governors focus on education amid Viet Nam policy debates. MLK leads Chicago marchers after three days of campaigning. Namu sails to new home in Seattle. House moves to pass housing bill and Social Security Health Leave bill, with union shop dispute advancing.

Pentagon Johnson George Papandreou Charles de Gaulle United States Martin Luther King Jr Les Chicago Seattle Namu Washington House Congress

Car Fire on Main Street Biddeford Destroys Vehicle

Early this morning chemicals used to extinguish a blaze on Main Street in Biddeford. The fire damaged a car owned by Lawrence Belanger of 143 Cleaves Street, Biddeford, and fire officials cited defective wiring as the cause.

Main Street Biddeford Lawrence Belanger Cleaves St

Rabbits And Fur Will Be Focal Point Of Fair

Acton Fair hosts the 31st York County Rabbit Breeders Association show August 26 to 29 with 300 plus entries expected. Judging by Marvin Colley and Arthur J. Burke, with Leroy Carpentier as superintendent, features breeds including New Zealand White California Dutch American Latin Black and Tan and Red. Prizes include Free Libby Memorial Trophy for best New Zealand White and Wirthmore Achievement Plaque for best American Satin. Fur displays by Fink accompany the event drawing entrants from six New England states. 287 entries were recorded last year.

Acton York County New Zealand Libby Wirthmore Feed Co Fink New England

Injured in Three Car Collision at Sea Road Kennebunk

One person injured in a three car crash at the Sea Road junction of Route 9 Kennebunk. Richard Schafer Jr into a vehicle driven by Richard T Shofer 30. Dietz 59 of Kenelworth New Jersey faces court for motor vehicle violation. Other passengers include John Rose James and Jane and Mrs Theresa Shofer. Police investigation ongoing.

Kennebunk Sea Road Saco 10Th Richard Schafer, Jr Ramsen N.Y John Rose James Jane Theresa Ann Shofer Richard T. Shofer Johanna Dietz Kenelworth N.J Shofer Bcar Charles P. Bevlea Bevlea Dietz Saco 10Th District Helen G. Connally Elizabeth

Vehicle Collision Damages Car In Saco

A collision at Main and Beach Streets in Saco last night caused about 95 dollars in damage to a car driven by Caroline A. Ross 28 of 8 Maple Drive Saco. The other driver was Peter N. Scontras 18 of Locke Street Saco. his vehicle sustained no damage.

Main Beach Saco Caroline A. Ross Maple Drive Peter N. Scontras Locke St Scontras

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