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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1965

Page

3

Cadette Troop 239 to Hold Court of Awards

Cadette Troop 239 of Biddeford Girl Scouts met yesterday at Scout Hall Pool Road with leader Mrs Raymond A Lizotte. They sent get well wishes to surgical patient Jacinthe Lemelin and visited her at a local hospital. A Court of Awards will be held June 16 at 6 pm with mothers as guests to present badges.

Biddeford Girl Scouts Pool Road Raymond A. Lizotte Jacinthe Lemelin Helene Fortier Joan Richards Bridget Brunelle Linda Boucher Mrs. Lizotte Pearl Cote Marie Dumont Lillian Lachance Diane Thibeault Beverly Grebid Patricia Michaud Estelle

Byrd Objects to Fast Tax Cuts and Rising Deficits

Senator Harry F. Byrd, head of the Senate Finance Committee, argues the Johnson administration is cutting taxes too quickly and expanding future expenditures. He cites a $4.8 billion tax cut as excessive amid insufficient spending reductions, warning deficits will grow and new programs will drive higher future costs.

Washington Harry F. Byrd Johnson Byrd Virginia Senate Finance Committee William M. Martin Federal Reserve Board Secretary of the Treasury Henry H. Fowler Finance Committee Fowler Congress Wayne Morse D-Ore Senate Education and Labor Committee

Biddeford Firemen Quell Auto Blaze

A fire damaged a vehicle operated by Frederick A. Chase of 5 Storer Street Saco on Pool Road Biddeford yesterday. Firefighters fought the blaze with two booster lines as Chase noticed smoke while driving on Pool Road.

Frederick A. Chase Storer St iSaco Pool Road Biddeford Chase Smith Street Biddeford Saco Development Corp Emile Lamontagne

Five Members Are Accepted By Fatima Circle

Five members were accepted by Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella at St John s Hall Biddeford during last night s meeting. Elaine Frechette Rachel Thibault Germain Morreau Therese Lemire Beatrice Patenaude named as new members. A June social free admittance was announced and a donation to Canadian missionary nuns approved. Many names listed for June social committee.

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Isablla St. John’s Hall Adams Street Biddeford Elaine Frechette Rachel Thibault Germain Morreau Therese Lemire Beatrice Patenaude Isabelle Boucher Geraldine Souliere Irene Roberge Cochairman Rose, Soulard Therese Sparkowich Irma St. Amand Fabiola Rock Marie Jeanne Ross Marie Rousselle Esther Roy Frisilda Roy Janet Alice Roy Jeannette Roy Lucianna Roy Stella Roy Therese Roy Carmen Ruel Rita Ruel Rose A. Salvas Delia Saucier Medora Sevigny Rose i Sevigny Antoinette H. Simard Antoinette L. Simard Noella Simard Rita Simard Alice Simoneau Gertarde Simoneau

Cosmetologists Vote Donation at Biddeford Meeting

At a Biddeford Saco Cosmetologists meeting hosted by Mrs Irma St Amand the group announced Alice Verrier Goose Rocks Beach donated the largest share to the current fundraising project. Rita King reported on the state meeting in Caribou and treasurer Theresa Arbour gave the treasurer's report.

Biddeford Community Child and Family Guidance Association Cecile Boutet Florence Lester Lorette Richard Bradbury Street Theresa Bourque

Hours Changed At Biddeford City Hall

New office hours announced by Mayor Ed ward F Gaulin call for city offices closed Saturdays starting June 19 and open Thursday evenings until 7 p m to aid workers with long hours. The changes remain in effect until further notice.

Biddeford Edward F. Gaulin Gaulin Gau‘Jin

Clayton Leathers Celebrates 80th Birthday in Goodwins Mills

GOODWINS MILLS The 80th birthday of Clayton Leathers of Arundel was observed with a party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dede Jr. Gifts, cards and a cake were given to the guest of honor. Attendees included Randall Leathers and grandchildren David, Wayne and Linda Leathers among others.

Evelyn Paula Jo Joyce Fortier Drew Donna Dede Raymond Dede Sr Myrna Dede George McAlevey Michael McAlevey Chester Hendrickson Raymond Dede Jr

Maine governor signs bill for Old Orchard Beach auditorium

Gov John H Reed signed a bill authorizing a 100000 grant to Old Orchard Beach for a civic auditorium and a 500000 bond to start a vocational technical center in York County. The plan, backed by Rep Nicholas Danton and Sen Armand Duquette, envisions a 14000 seat venue serving shows sports and conventions with funding from state federal and private sources.

Augusta John H. Reed Old Orchard Beach Reed York County Maine Nicholas Danton Armand Duquette Biddeford Appropriations Committee Danton Southern James Sewell Co Leo Larochelle David Marshall Urbain Goulet

Poetry Display At Saco Bank Showcases Adelbert Jakeman

The Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution hosts a poetry exhibit by Adelbert M. Jakeman of Ocean Park. It features volumes from 1928 to new spring reissues, illustrated cards and a World War II edition of The Boston Herald with the poem Shaker Bell. Jakeman has published Ocean Park histories and verse collections.

Saco Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution Adelbert M. Jakeman Ocean Park Boston Herald the Baptist Leader Sea Haven Jakeman Massachusetts Connecticut Ocean Park Association Donald W. Shorey Bank

Moon program seen as benefit to nation and science

Webb notes moon effort directs most funds to private enterprise and boosts education jobs and technology while strengthening national security and wealth. NASA scientists liken the moon to a Rosetta Stone, preserving billions of years of solar system history and enabling efficient manned exploration and a potential observatory base.

Webb Johnson Homer Newell NASA Space Science and Applications Newell Earth Mars Venus

Kennebunk Wins Keep Maine Scenic Award at Maine Municipal Meet

Kennebunk Police Chief Frank Stevens accepted the Keep Maine Scenic bowl at a post banquet closing day one of the Maine Municipal Association sessions in Poland Spring. Frank E. Pettit of Sears Roebuck Foundation presented the award noting Kennebunk's earlier landscape efforts.

Poland Kennebunk Frank Stevens Maine Maine Municipal Association Frank E. Pettit Sears- Roebuck Foundation Johnson Rockland Fort Fairfield Bath Gorham South Portland Richard H. Woodbury Wallace Hazelton Depositors Trust Co Augusta

Orchids And Onions Given To Legislature

Rudolph T. Greep of Westbrook, president of the Associated Industries of Maine, criticizes the 1965-66 biennial program for supporting education and local subsidies while condemning a 625000 increase in wildland property taxes. He also denounces revisions in employment security workmen's compensation and minimum wage laws, urging lawmakers to resist higher costs urged by labor leaders.

Augusta Rudolph T. Greep Westbrook Associated Industries of Maine Reed Greep University of Maine

Mullen Named Executive Secretary at Maine Dealers Group

The Maine Oil and Heating Equipment Dealers Association held its Lith annual convention at the Samoset Hotel in Rockland. An election of officers occurred and Mullen was chosen as executive secretary.

Rockland Maine Oil and Heating Equipment Dealers, Association Samoset

Vietnamese and Viet Cong clash escalate in Vietnam theater

Army and guerrilla clashes resume near Saigon as ranger airlifts occur and a Vietnamese unit reportedly destroys a Communist camp in Binh Duong 40 miles north of Saigon. A Mohawk plane goes missing while U.S. pilots are rescued after being shot down near Vinh and the 17th Parallel.

Saigon Binh Duong Don Nai River U. S Bien Hoa U.S Viet Nams North Viet Nam U.S. Air Force Vinh Phong Dinh Gordon F. Nelson Reno Nev James R. Carnes Cramerton N.C

Local Officials Appointments Named in Maine Board Election

This morning’s session listed William J. Mullen of Old Orchard Beach as executive secretary. Mullen serves with MOHEDA in Portland. Kenneth Burr of E. R. Warren Co., Inc., Kennebunk, was elected to a three year term on the Board of Directors.

William J. Mullen Old Orchard Beach Mullen The Moheda Portland Kenneth Burr E. R. Warlen Co., Inc Kennebunk

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