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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1965

Page

2

Local Residents Report Hospital Stays And Graduations

Mrs Stella Viahakos of High Street Saco is a patient at Webber Hospital. Alvin Grout of Ferry Road Saco has returned home from Webber Hospital. Mrs Inez Wilcox of Green Street Saco is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Ralph Perrin of 35 Summer Street Biddeford is a patient at New England Medical Center Boston. Mrs Anita Chaloult of Mountain Road Biddeford is a patient. Richard Roy received a $900 scholarship from the Massachusetts Trades School Boston during St Louis graduation. Woman Marine Pvt Madeline M Gagne daughter of Mr and Mrs Amedee J Gagne of Yates Street Biddeford completed eight weeks of recruit training at Parris Island SC. Mrs Sue Hall of Augusta attended Biddeford High School graduation last night at Steve White Memorial Gym. Her granddaughter Miss Susan Hall daughter of Mrs Katherine Hall 270 Hill Street Biddeford and the late Frank Hall was a member of the graduating class.

Stella Viahakos High Street Saco Webber Hospital Alvin Grout Ferry Road Inez Wilcox Green Street Ralph Perrin Summer St Biddeford New England Medical Center Boston Anita Chaloult Mountain Road Richard Roy Susan Hall Katherine Hall Hill St Frank Hall

Elks Lodge to Host Chicken Fricasee Supper and Meeting

A chicken fricasee supper at 6 30 Thursday precedes Biddeford and Saco Lodge of Elks meeting at Elks Hall. Final plans for a June 27 Boston trip and initiation of candidates by officers. Adah Chapter Eastern Star Biddeford meets at 7 30 Friday in Biddeford Masonic Hall with guest officers for final quarters.

Biddeford and Saco Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford Biddeford Masonic Hall

Staples AMVETS Auxiliary to Meet Tonight in Biddeford

Merton Ira Staples AMVETS Auxiliary schedules a meeting at 8 this evening at the Alfred Street post home in Biddeford to discuss upcoming events and activities.

Merton Ira Staples

Fremont Club and Auxiliary Meet to Close Season

The Fremont Club and auxiliary will meet Thursday evening in the club hall on Alfred Street Biddeford at 8. This will be the last meeting of the season.

Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford

An nette Chapter Eastern Star Meeting In Saco

A stated meeting of the An nette Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will be held at the Masonic Hall in Saco Thursday at 7 30 p m. Degrees will be conferred and refreshments will be served by elective officers.

Annette Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Saco

Midweek Prayer Meetings Planned at Local Churches

A prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday will be held at Bible Baptist Church 144 Ferry Road Saco. Another prayer and Bible study is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach.

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Prayer Meeting at First Assembly in Saco

A prayer meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 p m at the First Assembly of God church in Saco. The event will be held at the Ahepa home located at 22 Pleasant Street.

Cod Saco Ahepa Pleasant Street

Maine Residents Given Promotions in Air Force Reserve

Eldred D. Devon of Biddeford and Albert E. Martel of Buxton have been promoted in the Air Force Reserve. Devon is now airman first class with the 732nd Troop Carrier Squadron and Martel is airman third class with the 902nd Materiel Squadron, both units of the 902nd Troop Carrier Group at Grenier Field Manchester. The 902nd TCG trains one weekend each month at Grenier Field, operating C119 aircraft for paratrooper airlift and support into forward zones.

Grenier Field N.H Biddeford Maine Air Force Reserve Eldred D. Devon Albert E. Martel Buxton Doyon 732Nd Martel 902Nd Manchester 902Nd Tcg

Military troops extend lines into rebel territory

An official spokesman said units pushed four blocks beyond the boundary to suppress harassment and would retreat after clearing the area. Col Caamano labeled the flare up as pressure from the OAS to compel an undignified settlement, as the Capello building housing his headquarters took fire and its front windows were shattered by mortar shells.

Card of Thanks for William Dubue and family

We thank our friends neighbors and relatives for kindness floral tributes and sympathy during our bereavement William Dubue Mr and Mrs Leo Cote

William Dubue Leo Cote

Deaths Mrs Lillian M Berry 85 of Saco

Mrs Lillian M Berry age 85 of 43 Middle Street Saco died Tuesday evening at a local hospital She was born in Saco June 10 1880 She is survived by a niece Miss Ella Mae Grace of Portland and a nephew Paul A Grace of Saco Funeral services will be Thursday at 3 30 PM from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery Friends may call tonight at the funeral home

Lillian M. Berry Middle St Saco Berry William and Martha MecWhirter) Elliot Ella Mae Grace Portland Paul A. Grace Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Woodlawn Cemetery Funeral

Parish Prayer Meeting For Mrs. Yvonne Cabana

Members of St. Anne's Sodality of Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Saco will gather at 7 45 p m Friday to say prayers for Mrs Yvonne Cabana at Cote Funeral Home located at the corner of Beach and James Streets in Saco.

St. Anne's Sodality of Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco Yvonne Cabana Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets

Our Lady of Fatima Circle to Meet for Prayers

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella will meet in Saco at 7 30 p m Thursday to say prayers for Mrs Yvonne Cabana All members should wear badges as officials stated

Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets Saco Yvonne Cabana

Funeral Services for Frank G. Lawrence Held at St Marys

Funeral services for Frank G. Lawrence of 153 Granite Street Biddeford were held at St Marys Church at nine this morning. Rev Cornelius J Enright conducted the requiem high mass with William Cleary as vocalist and Miss Louise Welch as organist. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery with graveside prayers by Father Enright. Bearers were Herbert Aguiar Daniel Aguiar James Aguiar and Jasper Cochrane.

Frank G. Lawrence Granite St Biddeford St. Mary’s Church Cornelius J. Enright William Cleary Louise Welch St. Mary's Cemetery Father Enright Herbert Aguiar Daniel Aguiar James Aguiar Jasper Cochrane

Boothby Park Fire Damages Two Rooms

A blaze started from a two burner hot plate in an upstairs room on Lamport Road Boothby Park section Saco damaged two rooms. Firefighters were notified at 2 54 pm and engine 5 with five men assisted by 3 03 pm with return to station at 4 29 pm. The house housed Russell Wood and was owned by Carlton Johnson. Later that afternoon smoke on the second floor of a 29 Storer Street home occupied by Roland Viger was traced to a well done pot roast with no equipment used.

Lamport Road Boothby Park Saco Russell Wood Carlton Johnson Storer St Roland Viger

Highway Post Office on Display at Kennebunk Beach

One of the newest Highway Post Offices will be shown Friday from noon to six at the Narragansett Hotel Kennebunk Beach during the three day Postmasters Convention. Kennebunkport Postmaster Donald Miller invites the public to visit.

Kennebunk Narragansett Hotel Kennebunk Beach Kennebunkport Donald Miller

Massive Stock Rally Builds Off Oversold Lows as Dow Ticks Higher

A vigorous early rally lifts New York stocks with gains across steels, motors, rails, utilities, chemicals, oils, airlines, rubbers and more. The AP 60 average up 2.5 at noon to 322.6, Dow up 5.03 at 879.60. volume 2.13 million shares. Trading trims gains on profit taking as American Photocopy leads active movers. Corporate and US Treasury bonds steady.

New York Washington Wall Street Associated Press American Stock Exchange Treasury

Shop the easy way the Journal Classified Way

The Journal presents simple, practical shopping options in a concise classified style. Readers can compare listings quickly and find deals for home, personal, and local services with clear pricing and contact details.

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Weather at Portland Shows Fair Conditions Ahead

Tonight and Thursday continue generally fair with low temperatures in the 40s. Ground fog forms in low-lying areas as winds stay light and variable, with onshore winds 10 to 15 mph.

Portland

Saco AMVETS Auxiliary Banquet Date Set

Mrs Harriet Henderson led the Boucouvalas Dupuis Post AMVETS Auxiliary meeting at the Saco post home. Final plans were made for the annual banquet at the Shawmut Inn Kennebunkport on Friday with transport arranged through Mrs Rhoda Holtz. Henderson reported a hospital volunteer merit certificate and second place award and was elected delegate to the National Convention in Boston August 26 to 29. Next meeting is July 20.

Harriet Henderson Boucouvalas-Dupuis Amvets Post Spring Street Saco Helen Strout Togus Shawmut Inn Kennebunkport Rhoda Holtz Ferry Road

Biddeford Troop 305 Receives Uniform and Insignia Award

Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 305 was awarded the official uniform and insignia for the standard unit during a Pine Tree Council inspection. Senior Patrol Leader Owen Colomb accepted the award as the troop held a Green Bar session at Scout Hall on Mason Street, with Roger Walls giving a short talk and many leaders and patrol members in attendance.

Biddeford Mason Street Gedron Day Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts of America Owen Colomb Roger Walls Ronald Bergeron Hector Bournival Alan Cassavant Albert Chaisson David Crocker Mark Girard Norman Houle Arthur McIntyre James John Merrill Steven Pepin Mark Pinette James Sevigny Joseph Tipping Paul Voccia Peter Walker Mark Hooper Norman Lachance Anthony Colomb Francis J. Perry

Birth Control Law Comment Declined in Maine

Augusta AP report notes Maine Attorney General Office declined to comment on a 1907 law concerning contraception with Deputy AG West saying courts should decide. Maine Medical Association advisor O Connor doubts it bars prescribing birth control pills. The statute prescribes fines or imprisonment for distributing contraceptives. The piece also mentions a Connecticut anti pregnancy devices law struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Augusta Attorney General's Maine George C West Maine Medical Association Robert W. O’connor Connecticut U.S. Supreme Court

Goldwater Plans 1968 Senate Run Against Hayden

Former Sen. Barry Goldwater announced he will seek the U.S. Senate in 1968 regardless of opponents and promised a high level clean campaign. He spoke to 500 at a Phoenix area political science club, signaling his return to politics after seven months away.

Scottsdale, Ariz Barry Goldwater U.S. Senate Political Science Club Goldwater Carl Hayden Dariz Hayden William Scranton Pennsylvania Johnson

Pastor Ed Ward Named New Leader at Kennebunk Church

Rev. Ed ward G. Ward resigns from Woonsocket Rhode Island church to lead the Kennebunk Baptist Church effective Sept 1. Ward has 36 years in ministry, with a background in Methodist and Baptist work including service in Okinawa and the 8th Air Force, and has held roles in regional Baptist organizations and Red Cross. He and his wife Ruth E. MacMichael have two children, Gilbert and Janice.

Kennebunk Edward G. Ward First Baptist Church of Woonsocket R.I Baptist Church Mr. Ward Tewksbury Mass East Greenwich Academy Methodist Episcopal Church Gordon College of Theology and Missions Boston Maine Medford Center LaGrange South LaGrange Woodville Hopkinton American Baptist Convention Canton West Peru Chaplain Corps 558Th Okinawa 8Th Air Force Pacific Federated Church (Baptist and Congregational Turner Blue Hill East Blue Hill Ogunquit

Tips For Teens By Elinor Williams

Advice for teens on maturing responsibilities and discipline. Explains teens are both child and adult until 16, then increasingly mature, but emphasizes home school guidance, self control, and distinguishing rights from privileges. Highlights duties with education, car use, and living costs after 18.

Elinor Williams Elinor

Welcome To The Fold Welcomes Hutchinson Family

Two year old Steven William Hutchinson, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Hutchinson Jr of 223 Elm Biddeford, is welcomed by maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Besian Multoza of 63 Common Street Saco and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry Hutchinson Sr of 48 Union Street Biddeford.

Steven William Hutchinson Henry Hutchinson Jr Elm St Biddeford Besian Multoza Common St Saco Henry Hutchinson Sr Union St

Local Man Faces Homicide and Rape Charges in Maine

Frenette was bound over in South Portland Municipal Court on homicide and attempted rape counts and found guilty in municipal court of leaving the scene of an accident and attempted escape. He received fines and jail terms that were appealed, with Frenette pleading innocent to all five charges related to a May 23 highway crash that killed a Navy officer and a companion, and an unrelated alleged rape of a 17 year old Portland girl.

Pace Ue Superior Court South Portland Frenette Navy Portland

May Be He Was Hot

A Louisville man tired of his wife's nagging attempted to fix a drain. He crawled under the sink with a bucket, opened the drain, and removed water. The bucket repeatedly blocked his progress, and he finally poured the water back into the sink.

Louisville

County Action Group Names Three New Directors

York County Community Action Corp. named Edward Giroux Biddeford Joseph Chalker Sanford and Winnifred Van Hoot en Lebanon as directors during a meeting set to administer the Federal Antipoverty program. Federal officials in New York asked minor changes to the funds application including proposed salaries for the program director and three assistants. Office space could be found at Biddeford City Hall and Henrietta D Goodall Hospital Sanford with the southern county as a third location.

Alfred York County Community Action Corp Edward Giroux Biddeford Joseph Chalker Sanford Winnifred van Hooten Lebanon Joseph Plamondo Corporation Presdent New York Biddeford City Hall Henrietta D. Goodall Hospital Plamondon

Appointments Made By Saco Legion Post

At the Owen-Davis Post American Legion meeting in Saco led by Commander Donald Lucas. The Circus Committee announced circus tickets for Monday afternoon June 28 at the Legion Hall rear and at the grounds. Delegates to the Department Convention in Waterville were elected with alternates. A minute of silence honored the late George Boucher as 1965 66 committees were named including executive finance auditing welfare and membership.

Owen - Davis Post American Legion Donald Lucas Legion Hall Beach Street Saco Guy Goodwin Harry Rowell Carl Murphy Robert Jannelle Ernest Cantara William Turnage Walter Stebbins Ernest Whittier Robert Lamontagne Roger Grant Myron Parker Raymond Parisien Robert Janelle Department Waterville Raymond Valley Samuel Rankins George Boucher David Whelan Ralph Allen Commander Lucas Robert Cassette Games David Janelle Samuel Rankin

Goats Used For Milk Cheese Meat Mohair And Leather

Goats provide milk cheese and meat for nourishment and their mohair is used for textiles while their skin yields leather making them a versatile livestock source.

County Courthouse Meeting Plans By Law Amendments

A Tuesday evening meeting at the county courthouse will discuss two bylaw amendments. The first would raise directors from 21 to 40 to ensure community representation and at large memberships for qualified individuals. The second amendment would increase vice presidents from one to three.

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Easiels Mobil Flame Tires & Tubes Kinmond’s Scammon Street Lillian Berry Highway Saco Amvets Boy Scout Troop US Senate Kennebunk Baptist Church Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Washington, D.C Roy James Francis Cardinal Spellman Moller Organ Works Hagerstown County Action Group Saco Legion Star-spangled Security U. S U.S
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