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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1964

Page

10

Officers Are Installed By Owen-Davis Post

Officers of the Owen-Davis Post American Legion were installed at the Post Home Beach Street Saco with Maurice Parisien installing. Ronald Ayotte and others named to the 1964-65 slate. Delegates to York County Council were Stevens Lucas Grant and Goodwin with Stebbins and Turnage alternates. Guest speakers included Parisien Stone and Moordian. Officers and members of Owen-Davis Unit Auxiliary attended. lobster stew served under Charlene Farnham committee.

Owen-Davis American Legion Beach Street Saco Maurice Parisien Portland Department of Maine Donald Stone Scarborough Ervin Stevens Donald Lucas Gordon Flood Ronald Ayotte Donald Keithley Carl Murphy Joseph Stirling Roger Grant William Turnage Guy Goodwin Francis M. Gerry York County Council Walter Stebbins Wilfred Turnage Post Dept Parisien First District Stone Department John Mooradian Everett Bean Owen - Davis American Legion Auxiliary Charlene Farnham Martha Beaudoin Edith Halasz Theresa Simpson Irene Turnage

Linda Webber and Robert Champagne Wedded in Sanford

Linda Elaine Webber and Robert Norman Champagne united in marriage May 30 at St. Ignatius Church Sanford in a nuptial mass. Linda is daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Webber of Sanford and a Sanford High School alumna. Robert is son of Mrs Lorette Champagne of Biddeford. Anita Dion led as maid of honor with a list of bridesmaids. Best man was Philip Lagassee and witness Anthony Champagne. The couple will reside in Biddeford after a Pocono Mountains trip following a reception at the Sanford American Legion Home. Linda works at Aletta Manufacturing Co and Robert at Saco Tanning Corp.

Sanford St. Ignatius Church Linda Elaine Webber Lewis H. Webber North St Robert Norman Champagne Lorette Champagne West Street Biddeford Anita Dion Nancy Vezeau Jeannette Dumont Sandra Quinn Nancy Foucault Rollande Legere Cynthia Boivin Philip Lagassee Anthony Champagne Stephen Webber Paul Labonte Aletta Mfg. Co Springvale Biddeford High School Saco Tanning Corp

Maine Students Honored By President

President Johnson named 121 presidential scholars for 1964 including 64 boys and 57 girls. The cohort includes Maine selections Richard P Mestersky of Portland and Susan Single Meyer of Orono, chosen from each state with a White House ceremony set for June 10.

Washington Johnson White House United States New

Photo Causes Chuckle At Royal Commission Hearing

The Quebec Royal Commission on the Coffin case revisited a 1953 photo showing a man against a woodland backdrop. Frederic Claar, 20, a Pennsylvania hunter killed with three others near the Gaspe Peninsula, took the shot. Witnesses argued the object in the hand was a belt buckle or possibly gloves, as authorities noted the shot was captured near Injun Forks within an hour of the killings. Coffin was executed in 1956 after maintaining his innocence.

Perce Quebec Roger Brossard New Jersey W.ho Thomas Patterson Gaspe Patterson Claar Injun Forks Eugene Lindsey Richard Hollidaysburg Coffin Royal Commission Coffin Wes

Tupper Presses More Use Of Gov Procurement Pacts

Poland Spring delegates at the Maine Municipal Association meeting heard Rep. Stanley R. Tupper say small Maine businesses should boost use of government procurement contracts. He also addressed state economic development and ways to improve it.

Poland Maine Municipal Association Stanley R. Tupper Rmaine Maine

Biddeford Youth Rescued From Quarry

Biddeford police rescued Kevin Brady aged eight after he fell into an abandoned water filled quarry off May Street. A rope from a nearby garage helped pull him to safety while companion Guy Laflamme alerted a neighbor who notified authorities. Officers Elwell Mondville technician Friary and Robert Cyrand used the rope loop to reach the boy clinging to a rock ledge as bystander Robert Desjardins assisted. Brady and Laflamme are sons of Biddeford residents Kevin Brady and Norman Laflamme.

Kevin Brady State St Biddeford May Street Young Brady Guy Laflamme Myrtle St Brady Albert Elwell John Mondville George Friary Robert Cyrand Robert Desjardins Bradbury St Kevin B. Brady Laflamme Norman R. Laflamme

VFW Auxiliary Votes Donation at Old Orchard Beach Meeting

Old Orchard Memorial VFW Auxiliary approved a donation to the department hospital at the Post Home on Atlantic Avenue. Hospital chairman Frances Pettengill reported sending cards and flowers to ill members. A rummage sale was scheduled for Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Post Home. Past President Marshall received a pin for service as president. Refreshments followed, hosted by Pettengill and Brooks. The next meeting is set for June 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Old Orchard Beach Department Hospital Old Orchard Memorial Vfw Post Atlantic Avenue Frances Pettengill Post Home Marshall Theresa Brooks

Fire at Old Orchard Beach town dump kept from spreading

Firemen were called yesterday afternoon to a blaze at the town dump in Old Orchard Beach. Sparks flew into nearby woods but were controlled and the fire was finally extinguished in the evening after crews returned to the station at 7.

Old Orchard Beach

Accident Reported After Car Flips on Beach Road

OLD ORCHARD BEACH A car overturned on T for Turn Road last night. Richard R Provencher 15 of 139 Cleaves Street Biddeford was driving west about 30 mph when a sharp turn caused a skid. The vehicle slid into a ditch and rolled onto its driver side. No injuries or damage estimate given.

Old Orchard Beach John H. Clark Richard R. Provencher Cleaves St Biddeford Provencher

Cerebral Palsy Drive Planned in Old Orchard Beach

OLD ORCHARD BEACH start of a cerebral palsy campaign led by Mrs. Marie Smith through June with captains named including Mrs. Peter Panagakos Mrs. Tom Mrs. Patricia Ing and others. Biddeford area workers will assist as captains are announced.

Old Orchard Beach Marie Smith Smith Peter Panagakos Tom Patricia Ing Elaine Fletcher Adelbert S Biddeford Agress Jakeman Jr Jean Biddeford Seith Oo

Marshall Attends Searsport Industry Council Meeting

Hugh Marshall of the Biddeford Economic Improvement Commission attended a Searsport gathering of the Industrial Development Council of Maine. Donald Fangmeyer, vice president of Northern Chemical Corp, spoke at the luncheon as members toured the plant, which produces large quantities of chemicals for the paper industry.

Hugh Marshall Biddeford Economic Improvement Commission Searsport Industrial Development Council of Maine Northern Chemical Corp Donald Fangmeyer

Art Association Ends Season at Cascade Lodge Banquet

The Old Orchard Beach Art Association closed its season with a banquet at Cascade Lodge Saco. Officers at the head table included President C Paul Wight and Vice President Joseph Bay. Plans for the annual Art exhibition at Jordan Hall Ocean Park August 12 13 14 were announced with committees named and dates set for two receiving days.

Old Orchard Beach Art Association Cascade Lodge Saco C. Paul Wight Joseph Bay Laura Duffy Evelyn Monier Helen Hall Augusta Chater Elizabeth M. Wilson Isabella Melver Anna S. Anderson Edith M. Bonenfant Alice D. ~Avislt Amelia Tibbetts Mary White Edith Johansson Peter Milliard Ethel M. Wight Helena Hodsdon Allen Sneider Romeo Binette Edward Clear Aime Drolet Almanza Souliere Josephine C. Bay Sarah Bridge Gaves Jordan Hall Ocean Park Bonenfant Leavitt Bay Miss Melver Clear Paul Wight Souliere Miss Wight

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