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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1965
Page
2
Wilfrid Cote of Hills Beach is a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Fremont Club and Auxiliary members gather at 8 p m in the Club Hall Alfred Street Biddeford. Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks meets tomorrow night at Lodge Rooms Portland Road Saco with a baked ham supper before the meeting. Tablet memorials for Maurice J Arsenault. Exalted Ruler Joseph Grondin reports on the Elks state convention. Parents Friends and Teachers Association St Andre's Church Biddeford sponsor Kiddie Time Bazaar Friday 2 to 5 pm Saturday 10 am to 5 pm Parish Hall supervised by room mothers.
Mid week prayer meeting set for Thursday at 7 50 p m at Bible Baptist church 144 Ferry road Saco A prayer and Bible study planned for Thursday at 7 30 p m at First Baptist church Ocean avenue Old Orchard Beach Another prayer meeting at 7 30 p m at the First Assembly of God church of Saco in the Ahepa home 22 Pleasant street
The Police and Fire Commission announced another Saco Police Department appointment after a meeting last night. Ernest McGee, 39, of Coolidge Avenue, was named as a reserve officer and is married.
Mrs Jeannette M Dumas of Saco was awarded 3000 dollars and her husband Henry 2200 dollars in a York County Superior Court verdict against Leo Paul Labonte of Biddeford after a June 7 1963 collision at Main Street and Bradbury Street Biddeford. The Dumas sought 10000 dollars for injuries and 7500 for medical expenses and lost wages. the jury deliberated about an hour and a half before the awards were announced.
Five young women from Saco are candidates for associate degrees at the 13th commencement at Westbrook Junior College on Sunday June 6. The list includes Joanne Consalvo Lois Currier Carol Clappison Susan Dupuis and Ella Mae Grant. More than 83 thousand freight cars were placed in service on American railroads in 1964, more than double the 1962 total.
Mrs Herminie Dupre Ricard 88 former resident of Saco died yesterday afternoon in an Old Orchard Beach nursing home after a short illness. She was born in St Jean Quebec Aug 2 1876 daughter of Benjamin and Lina Adams Smith. Survived by her widow er Fred Ricard one step son Raymond Waterboro and one step daughter Mrs Hazel Sullivan Cape Elizabeth. Funeral Friday 9 a m at St Matthews Church burial in St Josephs Cemetery Biddeford. Friends may call Dockendorff Funeral Home Limerick tonight and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral services for Willie J Nadeau of 60 Pearsons Lane Biddeford were held at St Andre s Church. Rt Rev Msgr Aime Giguere celebrated a solemn high mass assisted by Rev Germain Bureau as deacon and Rev Donald Nicknair as subdeacon. Burial was in the Calvary section of St Joseph Cemetery after committal prayers.
Funeral services were conducted this morning at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco for George Boucher of 70 Common St Saco. A high mass of requiem was led by Rev Henry Fournelle with deacon Rev Paul Jalbert and subdeacon Rev Raymond Picard. choir music was provided by Notre Dame de Lourdes. Bearers from the Owen-Davis American Legion included William W Turnage Arthur R Hooper Sr Edward Gallant Roger Grant Edgar Cabana and William Bisson. WWI military honors were given with a firing squad from the Owen-Davis Post and bugler Arnold Ballard. The flag draped coffin was presented to Mrs Jeannette Purdy a daughter of the deceased. Burial was in Notre Dame section of St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford with committal prayers by Father Fournelle. Out of town relatives John Boucher of Baltimore Md and Mr and Mrs Paul Boucher of Scarborough attended.
Funeral services for Mrs Luella B Walker of 31 Portland Ave Old Orchard Beach widow of Erwin E Walker were conducted yesterday morning from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco Rev John W Dame of Washington Avenue Methodist Church Old Orchard Beach officiated and interment was in Fairbanks Cemetery West Gardiner.
SOUTH BERWICK The York County Council American Legion and its Auxiliary will meet at 8 p m Friday at the Sullivan Nowell post home for an officers installation. Installing officers include Mrs Catherine Ambrose Department of Maine community service chairman and candidate for department president Mrs Zella Tibbetts past president Webster Lefebvre Unit installing chaplain Mrs Lillian Hicks past county president and installing sergeant at arms all members of the Kennebunk American Legion Auxiliary Unit.
Tonight includes cloudy skies with light rain drizzle and fog. Lows near the 40s as winds stay light. Inland winds are light and variable while the coast sees northeast 5 to 15 mph. Thursday should bring clearing and warmer conditions with highs in the 60s.
June tide readings list morning and evening high and low tides with times and phases. Notable marks include 7:35, 2:02, 2:48, 8:30, 8:42, 10:28, and 10:50 with corresponding AM and PM indicators.
Nearly 1,100 undergraduates and graduates received degrees at the University of Maine 124th Commencement in Municipal Auditorium Bangor. From York County Biddeford residents Conrad E. Berthaume Diane J. Davis Joan E. Harris Richard C. Hevey Robert R. LaPierre and James T. Reilly. Hollis Center residents Howard J. Haskell Jr. and David W. Turner. Other area graduates listed include Kennebunk Sally Wentworth Wayne Goodrich Kennebunkport Michael Severance Moody George Langille Jane Ritter Charles Bourne Jr. Ronald Everson Elaine H Williams Old Orchard Beach Joan Strickland William Mewer Roberta Jones Saco Robert Bailey Linda Moroney Bonnie Roberts West Buxton Ruth Bradbury Louise Gray Fred Wildes. Advanced degrees went to Donald H. Libby and LaForest G. Robh, both Saco.
A backing up collision on Main Street Saco yesterday afternoon caused extensive damage to the Libby car. Ethel B Libby 74 of Kennebunk struck Morin 30 of Biddeford as he backed from a parking space. Libby car damage estimated at 7500 no damage to Morin indicated.
A total of 676.31 was collected last night by Biddeford high school students in a house to house effort for the Citizen's Scholarship Drive. Prior gifts brought the total to 787.31. The drive funds a local chapter of a national foundation aiding needy youths to attend college, headed by Dr. Leopold A. Viger.
Firemen responded to Elms Nursing Home Monday to administer oxygen to Louise Watson. She was transported to Webber Hospital by Saco ambulance after resuscitation efforts. Investigators were also sent to Ross Road after a smoke scare from Ossipee tower, but no fire was located.
AP report by Preston Grover surveys postwar openness in Hungary Romania Czechoslovakia and East Germany noting Western trade expanding Western languages and Westernized urban life. Romania pursues de-Russification while Czechoslovakia decentralizes toward a Western style economy and Hungary rebuilds national identity. The piece highlights a Western trade push with Romania seen as most open and warns of political fatigue and economic constraints across the region.
Saco firefighters responded to Steven Hallasz at 422 Ferry Road yesterday afternoon for an oven fire. No equipment was used. A Chief's Call summoned the crew. the call was answered at 6 30 last night.
News At A Glance covers Gemini 4 preparations as James McDivitt and Edward White brace for a walk in space. Other items note policy shifts in Dominican Republic, Oswald widow remarrying, GM leader Roche's mail education, Viet Cong actions, and U.S. nuclear stockpile plans.
The Saco Fire Department handled eighty fire calls in May and twenty one ambulance calls. The monthly tally details the department's response activity for the period.
Robert W. Perrigo 21 of Saco pled guilty to failure to appear for induction under the Selective Service Act in U S District Court Portland. The case was continued for sentencing with bail set at 1500 personal recognizance. Perrigo had been indicted March 18 for failing to report on December 3 for induction. A jury panel was drawn for Perrigo’s case and another man on interstate transportation of a stolen car.
The report describes how four days in weightlessness cause orthostatic hypotension as astronauts return to gravity, with weakened hearts, low blood pressure, and blood pooling in the legs. X rays of White and McDivitt assess bone changes postflight.
Saco officials authorize a right of way determination for a driveway by Anita's Laundromat after a tenant complaint about parking. Street funds cover repairs for a city power shovel with an estimated cost of about 2000 dollars. Cantara Avenue will be moved back from private property by 30 feet. Mayor Reny and Council praise Nancy Ross Thornton Academy senior named a Presidential Scholar, who will meet the president and wife in Washington.
A freshman writes praising a prior column on limiting activities for junior high students. She recounts leaving a popular but troublesome crowd, focusing on studies, forming a strong friendship, and enjoying high school life while dating responsibly. The letter urges readers and parents to learn from teens’ experiences.
American airlifted troops guard Dong Nai positions while 173rd Brigade engages Viet Cong. In Quang Ngai heavy fighting prompts rushed reinforcements. Australian infantry arrive near Bien Hoa. South Korea plans large troop deployments, and Johnson seeks 89 million dollars to expand aid and Mekong development.
Announcement reports the engagement of Pauline Boisclair daughter of Mrs Leona Boisclair of 411 West Street Biddeford and the late Rosalie Boisclair to Beatrice Dube son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Dube of 75 South Street Biddeford Pauline attends York Beauty Academy in Saco while Dube works for Pepperell Mfg Co No wedding date has been set
Raeburn MacDonald of the Maine Water Improvement Commission will address the Saco Citizens Committee For Pollution Abatement tonight at 7 p.m. in Mayor Paul E. Reay's office.
Biddeford firefighters released figures showing 43 fire equipment calls in May versus 41 in April. City Ambulance staffed by firefighters answered 56 calls in May compared with 41 in April.
2nd Lt. Alvin R. Gelb of Scranton and Antonio Hernandez of San Antonio along with Dennis Eppers of Kenosha recount rough travel and capture near the National Palace. Mora wins mixed backing to neutralize the palace and clear rebel garbage in the security zone.
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