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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1965

Page

2

Biddeford Residents Noted In Hospital And Homecomings

Mrs. Sarah Cote and Arthur Gouin of Biddeford are patients at Webber Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gardella return home after visiting the New York World’s Fair. Mrs. Martha Goldthwait has moved back to Biddeford after six months in a Dudley home in Saco. Royal Sheltra of Biddeford helped install officers at the Aroostook County American Legion convention. Navy families and servicemen from Wells and Kennebunkport are noted for reenlistment and operations in Vietnam and Korea including Seabees in an amphibious landing at Chu Lai.

Sarah Cote Pleasant St Biddeford Webber Hospital Arthur Gouin Main St Albert Gardella May St Martha Goldthwait Pool Road Dudley Cutts Avenue Conn Peter A. Sargent USN Madeline M. Sargent Western Avenue Wennebunkport Inchon Korea Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 10 Seabees Fourth Marine Regiment Chu Lai Republic of Viet Nam South Viet Nam

Midweek church services and activities listed in Biddeford and area

A dense schedule shows Holy Eucharist at Christ Church Biddeford and Trinity Saco, Mess at St. Monica Kennebunk, mothers chat group at United Church of Christ Biddeford, choir rehearsals at Biddeford UCC, Advent Christian venues in Biddeford and Kennebunk, Faith Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach, Christian Science in Saco, prayer meetings in Lyman Goodwins Mills and Kennebunk Lower Village, Bible study at Ogunquit Baptist, Wells Full Gospel, Village Baptist Kennel Bankport, and Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 303 meets tomorrow at 7.

Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village Kennelbunkport Biddeford The United Church of Christ

License deadline set for June 14 and hearings June 14 21

OLD ORCHARD BEACH AIL applicants must file requests before June 14 to allow seven days for posting. Town Manager Leon Jones said the licensing board will meet for the last time on June 21 and hearings are scheduled for June 14 and June 21.

Old Orchard Beach Leon Jones Jones

Zoning Hearing Date Set for Old Orchard Beach

Hearings on the zoning ordinance and camping park rules were scheduled for June 16 at Jameson School. Planning Board Chairman Leo Larochelle noted the original June 9 date was postponed due to improper posting of notice.

Old Orchard Beach Jameson School Planning Board Leo Larochelle

Card of Thanks from Mrs. Edmund Cashen

I wish to take this opportunity to thank all who were so kind to me during my recent illness.

Edmund Cashen

Deaths Mrs Delia Lauzon

Mrs Delia Lauzon 90 widow of Emmanuel Lauzon of 37 Gove St Biddeford died Monday morning after a long illness in a local hospital She was born May 16 1875 in St Ferdinand Halifax daughter of Joseph and Marie Gosselin Pinette She is survived by two sons Hormidas Lauzon Biddeford Albert Lauzon Hartford Conn two daughters Mrs Alice Guilmette and Mrs Laura Proulx both of Biddeford two brothers William and Wilfrid Pinette of Biddeford five sisters Mrs Alexina Goulet Mrs Albertine Goulet and Mrs Rosanna Roy all of Biddeford Mrs Clarina St Martin Warwick R I and Mrs Marie Roberge Plessisville Que three grandchildren five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Friends may call at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p m Funeral services from St Andre's Church Thursday at 9 a m

Delia Lauzon Emmanuel Lauzon Gove St. Biddeford St. Ferdinand id’Halifax Joseph and Marie Gosselin Pinette St. Andre’s Church St. Anne’s Hormidas Lauzon Biddeford Albert Lauzon Hartford Conn Alice Guilmette Laura Proulx William Wilfrid Pinette Alexina Goulet Albertine Goulet Rosanna Roy Clarina St

Knights of Columbus prayer meeting for Mrs. Bellerose in Biddeford

Members of Luke E. Hart Council Third and Fourth Degrees will meet at 7 tonight at the Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to recite prayers for Mrs Aurore Bellerose mother of a knight and city resident.

Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Biddeford Emond Funeral Home Hill St Aurore Bellerose

Members of St Francis Order to Pray at Funeral Home

The Third Order of St Francis of St Andre's Church will meet at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford Tuesday at 7 p.m. to say prayers for Mrs Delia Lauzon.

Third Order of St. Francis of St. Andre’s Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford Delia Lauzon

Saint Anne Sodality to Say Prayers for Delia Lauzon

Members of St. Anne's Sodal ity of St. Andre's Church meet at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford 72 Hill St Wednesday at 7 30 p m to say prayers for Mrs Delia Lauzon.

St. Anne's Sodality St. Andre’s Church Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford Delia Lauzon

Prayer service at St. Joseph's Church for Mrs. Aurore Bellerose

A prayer gathering will be held at St. Joseph's Church tonight at 7 o'clock to offer prayers for Mrs. Aurore Bellerose. Neighbors and parishioners are invited to join in the observance and remembrance.

Funeral services for Mrs Mabel Waldron

Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel W Waldron of Fortunes Rocks Biddeford were held yesterday from Shumway Funeral Home Saco. Rev C Joseph Ingraham pastor Foss Street Methodist Church officiated. Interment followed in Cambridge Massachusetts Cemetery.

Mabel Waldron Mabel W. Waldron Fortunes Rocks Biddeford Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Saco C. Joseph Ingraham Foss Street Methodist Church Cambridge Mass

Union Claims Phone Strike Will Continue

Unionized telephone workers in five New England states vow to keep the walkout until 7 am Wednesday. About 12,850 union members statewide are off the job while management and non union staff maintain service. A federal mediation talks opened at the Statler Hilton in Boston as 59 Biddeford plant department employees are affected.

Boston New England International Brotherhood of Telephone Workers New England Telephone & Telegraph Co Massachusetts Maine Vermont New Hampshire Rhode Island John R. Sullivan Statler Hilton Hotel Biddeford Telephone Company

Reed Signs Extended Worker Comp and Wage Law

Reed signs extend job accident and illness coverage to seasonal farm labor and raise the minimum wage. The bill lets workers pick doctors from a state approved list, reduces disability waiting from 21 to 14 days, and sets benefits at two thirds of pay with a wage-based maximum. Death and dependent benefits extend until widow remarries or children turn 18. Changes take effect November 30 and wage increases start October 15 with increases to 1.25 by October 15, 1966.

Industrial Accident Commission

Portland Weather Forecast Tonight and Wednesday

Tonight partly cloudy and warm with low 50s to 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday looks partly cloudy, warm and humid with showers and thunderstorms developing by late in the day or evening.

Portland

June Tides Chart Notes High Low Times

A truncated tide table lists June high and low water times with morning and afternoon values. The faded data shows columns for times such as 7:59 and 1:07 alongside evening readings, followed by a confusing 2:82 entry and stray characters.

Acting Chief Named At Fletcher's Neck Coast Guard Station

David A. Keaton named acting officer in charge of Fletcher's Neck Station Biddeford Pool. Biddeford resident enlisted in 1955 and aims for a Coast Guard career. Married to Claire Girard with five sons. lives on Cole Road. Previous commands include Wood Island Light Cape Elizabeth Lifeboat and weather ship Barataria. now commands 11 member unit. Station houses 36 ft lifeboat 30 ft utility boat and 16 ft dinghy. Replaced Chief Boatswainmate Leonard Mullen who retired June 1 after 20 years.

David A. Keaton Fletcher’s Neck Biddeford Pool Keaton Biddeford U.S. Coast Guard Coast Wood Island Cape Elizabeth Barataria North Atlantic Portland Fletcher's Neck Augusta Cony High School Leonard Mullen

Eastern Star and civic group events in Biddeford area

Several fraternal and civic meetings are listed for Biddeford Saco and area. Past Matrons of Annette Chapter Eastern Star meet at 7 30 for an apron swap at Ossipee Lake summer home of Mrs Agnes Towle. Other gatherings include Court Decary meeting at Fremont Club Biddeford. Bishop Fenwick Council Knights of Columbus 8 pm Saco. Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella 8 pm Biddeford. Adah Chapter Eastern Star cookout 6 30 pm at Mrs Ruth Wolfertz Pool Road Biddeford. Unity Social Club 5 45 pm North Street Saco then Henri's Restaurant Wells. Woman's Society of Christian Service at Mrs Sylvia Searle Ferry Road Saco. Tighe Beaudoin Farley American Legion Post 8 pm Elm Street Biddeford.

Annette Order of Se Eastern Star Agnes Towle Ossipee Lake Canada-Americain Association Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella St. John’s Hall Adams Street Unity Social Club Ruth Scammon North Street Saco Henri Wells Florence Mooers Nye Street Woman's Society of Christian Service Foss Street Methodist Church Sylvia iSearle Ferry Road Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley, Amercian Legion Post Post Elm Street

Wire Service Disrupted by Scarborough Cable Damage

The Associated Press wire service to the Biddeford Saco Journal was disrupted after noon yesterday when a rifle bullet pierced a Scarborough cable. Repairs were done by telephone company supervisors as maintenance workers were idle due to a protest strike. Service resumed around 3 p m.

Associated Press Biddeford Saco Journal Scarborough Telephone Company

Car Fire on Pool Road Reported in Biddeford

Emergency crews responded to a car fire on Pool Road this afternoon with details still unavailable. The report also notes overtime pay rules, nursing home wage increases, prevailing wage requirements for public works, and unemployment benefits waiting period changes.

Biddeford Pool Road

Ellen Fowler Accepts Post with Portland Chamber

Ellen M. Fowler of Old Orchard Beach has joined the Greater Portland Chamber of Commerce staff for the summer, working in the information and tourist office with Mrs. Phyllis L. Bailey. The 19 year old Miss Maine of 1965 recently completed her freshman year at Gorham State Teachers College.

Portland Maine Ellen M. Fowler Old Orchard Beach Greater Portland Chamber of Commerce

Elliott Refuses Comment On George Washington University Appointment

Dr. Lloyd H. Elliott resists comment on his appointment as George Washington University president amid misunderstandings. The faculty assembly opposes the choice, suggesting John A. Brown act as interim president while a full search continues. Elliott announced his resignation from the University of Maine, with Augusta's Gov. Reed expressing regret.

CRONO Lloyd H. Elliott George Washington University Washington, D.C Elliot University of Maine George Washington Elliott John A. Brown Washington Maine Augusta Reed State University

Vacancies Open in Biddeford High Summer School

Principal Brendan Crosby says several courses at Biddeford High School summer session still have limited vacancies. Open offerings include development reading English algebra I chemistry chemistry lab and typing with spots remaining available.

Biddeford Brendan Crosby Crosby

Meeting Called Of Merchants Group

Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce committee chair Eliot Fink called a Wednesday 10 a m meeting of the Biddeford Saco Merchants Committee. The session will review a proposed Main Street beautification project with Roland Thibeault slated to speak per secretary Clayton W Cartmill.

Eliot Fink Biddeford-Saco

U S Jets Hit Targets 14 Warehouses Near Hanoi Area

U S jets attacked 14 warehouses 125 miles south of Hanoi with three buildings on fire and three smoldering. Reports say damage to a petroleum depot 130 miles southwest of the capital with heavy antiaircraft fire. A bridge 90 miles southwest and another 165 miles southwest were targeted. Da Nang reports Viet Cong blew a concrete bridge on Highway 1. Australia sends about 800 troops to Vietnam joining U S para troops at Bien Hoa as Marines around Da Nang are available for major operations.

Iran Hanoi da Nang Highway 1 Hai Ban Nass Huei Sydney Vung Tau Saigon Bien Hoa Royal Australian Regiment Viet Nam U.S 173Rd Airborne Brigade Nguyen Chanh Thi

Masonic Supper Helpers Honored For Summer

The substitutes and helpers for the Masonic supper plus those who donated food and refreshments were thanked. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Leonard Viola Sands Harriet Hamilton John Bradeen Alice Bellevue Doris Coe Retta Sait James Simonson Eleanor Libby and Donald Libby. The Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron wished members a pleasant summer and announced the next meeting for September 6 with refreshments by Constance Roach and officers.

Stanley Leonard Viola Sands Harriet Hamilton John Bradeen Alice Bellevue Doris Coe Retta Sait James Simonson Eleanor Donald Libby Constance Roach

St Josephs Faculty to Attend Summer Science School

Sister St Paule D Avila of St Josephs High School Biddeford receives National Science Foundation funding to study science and math at Colby College Waterville. The article lists multiple faculty members attending summer programs at Regis College Georgetown University and other institutions across the Northeast.

National Science Foundation St. Paule D’avila Huot St. Joseph’ S High School Biddeford Colby College Waterville Mary Eva Mary Doris Regis College Weston Mass Regina Marie Catholic University of America Washington, D Mary Annunciata Assumption College Worcester St. Marcia University of Maine Orono St. Marcella Georgetown University Washington, D. C Mary Bernadine Brookline Mary Alphonse St. Joseph's High School Marie Andre Bay View Saco Mary ‘Emile Quebec Canada St. Hortense Methuen St. Gabriel Marie Fred Waring Grove City College

Arundel School Board Discusses Federal Aid Use

Arundel School Committee met at Consolidated School to review the new federal education act. Superintendent Raymond Kenneally said funds must improve the current program and cannot replace existing appropriations. The board also approved purchasing five desk and chair sets. Attendees included Chairman Harvey Grant, Lyman Harris, Principal Robert Anderson, and Kenneally.

Arundel Arundel School Committee Consolidated School Raymond Kenneally Kenneally Harvey Grant Lyman Harris Robert Anderson

Space flight advances spark accelerated launch plan

Doctors examine astronauts McDivitt and White after four days in space and plan special welcomes for U S space heroes. Officials say Gemini 4 success prompts faster manned flights and added future launches.

McDivitt White U.S Johnson U.S. Navy Viet Nam Washington

Astronauts emerge from splashdown in high spirits

After a harrowing splashdown the astronauts Jim McDivitt and Walter Cunningham reach the raft and are hoisted to a helicopter. Cmdr Clarence O Fiske pilots the helicopter while Navy frogmen assist. McDivitt radios the desire to be recovered quickly as the crew heads for the Wasp.

McDivitt White MccDivitt Earth

Area Residents Fined In Saco District Court

Biddeford Saco residents appeared before Judge George Varney in Saco 10th District Court on multiple charges. Individuals faced fines for speeding and traffic violations, with several cases filed by state and local police and other officials.

Saco District Biddeford-Saco George Varney Saco 10Th District Arthur J. Waters Jr Saco State Tax Assessors Office George Ladakakos Biddeford Ladakakos Paul T. Lavoie Pike St Lavoie Philip A. St. Pierre Cumberland Ave Joseph L. Gregoire Westfield St Noto Kennebunk Laurette Simoneau Main St George W. Mitchell Alfred St David Hickey King St Sace Hickey Mitchell Jerry R. Brennan John H. Beesley West Buxton Albert C. Pease Buxton William Phinney Gorham David J. Mathieu Westbrook Herman H Wieting Jr South Weymouth Mass Eldon L. Abitz Duluth Kan Philip A. Cederberg Woburn Ronald B. McCabe Dover N.H Edwin Joseph Kay Bethlehem Alice K. O'Donnell West Scarborough Wale Bessie Belfast John B. Bell Hutchins Garage Ogunquit Discount Motors Inc Portland Barney Kaplan Gerald R. Perreault Clark Ave Robert L. Stoddard Rumford Nolen Supe

McCallum Defends Park License Across Site List

Councilman David McCallum says his 1965 license for tent and trailer parks covers Ocean Park Road Smithwheel Road Saco Avenue and T for Turn Road Annex arguing one license covers all sites. Residents seek legal counsel as complaints about two parks prompt a temporary table on the issue and a bid to reapply for separate licenses.

Old Orchard Beach David McCallum Jeannette Ocean Park Road Smithwheel Road Saco Avenue Turn Road Small Business Administration McCallums T For Turn McCallum Rainbow Cabins Laurentian Cabins, Inc

Also Mentioned on This Page

Christ Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Church St. Monica’s Catholic Church Chapel Street Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Christian Science Society Winter Street Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Full Gospel Route 9-A St. Anne’s Sodality St. Joseph's Church Coast Guard Station Eousi Fenwick G. A. R. Hall Eastern Star Chapter Pauline’ Peacock Donald Larrabee Miniwanca Order of the Eastern Star Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall Agnes H. Swett Sarah Orne Jewett South Berwick Elwood C. Pollis Abenaki Winthrop Margaret Johnson Sarah E. Lennox Corner Stone Grand Representatives Ma‘donna Electa Union Master Masons Clover Adah Rivesride Grand Ruthors Geraldine Booker Orland Scammon Farm Smutty Lane Road Saco 5 Annette Chapter Longfellow Chapter Frye Hall Richard G. Hayden Martin C. Gould Coffee Howard Reynolds Fadette York Ilona Florence Northrup Priscilla Essie Lester Longfellow South Portland Dorothy Bunker Beulah Cumberland Mills Phyllis B. Glasgow Piscataqua Patricia Strickland Ethel Rowlands Europe Phyllis Sargent Charles D. Mooers Helen L. Reynolds Herbert ‘A. Swett Peacock Connie Darling Hayes Gaastra Mich Martha Arthur Darling Michigan Warren Hayes Iron River First United Presbyterian ‘Church Iron County Helen Smith Miniwancea Harold Smith Ellen Fowler U. S. Jets St. Joseph’s Navy Senate Southeast Asia National Todd Nicholson Timothy Yahoo MecDivitt Jim Space Twins Herbert EF. Smith Superior Board of Councilmen East Grand Avenue Councilman McCallum Richard Dubord Richard Campbell State Department of Health and Welfare Alfred Iy Goodness
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