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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1967

Page

2

Awards Given To Saco Junior Girls Scouts

A Court of Awards was held after a covered dish supper for Saco Junior Girl Scout Troop 19 at School Street Methodist Church. More than 60 attendees saw yearly service pins and badges awarded, with special gifts for perfect attendance to Pamela Emerson and Susan Mazieko, plus cadette rank entrants recognized.

Saco School Street Methodist Church Saco Church Lillian Husser Mary Dawn Pamela Emerson Susan Mazeiko Grace John H. Jordan Catherine Morrison Angela Coito Debra Ketchum Barbara Husser Patricia Loring Suzanne Thivierge Lorie Dye Joseph Thivierge George Doody Samuel Bellevue Harold Hill James Dawn Lee Ketchum John Linda Ketchum Ormand Trask Jr Mary Grace Bertha Dawn

Truman Helps Maine Campaign Trip Gain State Support

State Rep. Theodore Truman of Biddeford secured special license plates and distribution of 5000 Maine maps and brochures for a cross country trip promoting Maine by Camp Wag on Train director Joseph M. Wood. Wood, eight campers and Colby College standout Sebside Maino plan a six and a half week journey starting tomorrow, aided by state officials and agencies.

Theodore Truman Biddeford Joseph M. Wood Biddeford Pool Segaside Maine Wood Truman Joseph Edgar Edgar Secretary of State Department of Economic Development State Highway Department Colby College Sebside Maino New England

Firefighters' Families Carry On After Tragedy

The article recalls the deaths of firefighters and the community response. A relief fund surpasses 646000 dollars to aid families, while survivors cope with grief, fear, and adjustment. Mothers balance pensions and part time work as children link memories to loved ones. Some voices grow steadier, others still ache. Message of resilience emerges amid sorrow.

Walter Higgens Thomas Reilly William McCarron Carl Lee John Finley John Berry James Galanaugh Bernard Tepper Joseph Kelly Dorothy Tepper Ethel Finley Joseph Mrs. Finley Marie Reilly Winifred McCarron Lance Betsy Lee

War news and diplomacy shape UNE and White House plans

Signs pointed to a UN session becoming a meeting as President Johnson altered plans to return to Camp David for a possible summit with Kosygin and other leaders. Viet Nam fighting stayed light but Hanoi warned that Viet Cong executions could trigger American prisoner retaliation. McNamara prepared for his ninth trip to South Vietnam while Ky urged expanding US forces to 600000 for victory.

U.N Johnson Texas Camp David Maryland Kosygin Vietnam Hanoi Radio North Vietnam Aajor Robert S. McNamara South Vietnam Saigon Nguyen Cao Ky

Biddeford Seeks Federal Aid for Clifford Park Recreation

City planners in Biddeford pursue federal funds to develop Clifford Park and other recreational sites. They aim to expand public access, upgrade facilities, and enhance community programs with potential grant support and matching funds. Local officials emphasize expected economic and social benefits for residents and visitors.

Clifford Park Biddeford

Local Personal Notices and Military Honors

Nancy Lee Montpas undergoing surgery at Webber Hospital. Gloria Melanson visiting Midlown, Rhode Island, spending graduation vacation with Biddeford relatives. Seaman Recruits Raymond P. Nadeau Jr. and Donald W. Wyman graduate Navy basic training at Great Lakes. Marine Staff Sgt. Daniel T. Boothby Jr. earns first Air Medal while with Maine Aerial Transport Squadron 152 in Vietnam.

Nancy Lee Montpas Prospect St Biddeford Webber Hospital Gloria Melanson Middletown R.I Leo LaBrecque Adams St Arthur Melanson Hill Street Raymond P. Nadeau Jr USN Raymond P. Nadeau Mousam Road Donald W. Wyman Dorthy L. Knightgale Old Port Road Kennebunk Navy Naval Training Center Great Lakes Marine Daniel T. Boothby Jr Ruth A. Boothby Green St Saco Third Air Delivery Platoon Maine First Force Service Regiment Camp Books Vietnam U.S

York County Democratic Committee Special Meeting Date Change

A special meeting of the York County Democratic Committee is set for 7 30 p m June 26 at the courthouse in Alfred replacing the June 19 session. The Past Noble Grands Association of Saco Rebekah Lodge schedules a supper at 6 30 p m Monday at the Ocean Park cottage of Miss Adelpha McKeen.

York County Democratic Committee Court House Alfred Noble Grands Association Saco Rebekah Lodge Ocean Park Adelpha’ McKeen

Area Youth Groups Schedule Meetings in Coastal Maine Churches

Church notes list Sunday and Monday youth events across Kennebunk Kennebunkport Wells Biddeford Saco Ogunquit and Goodwins Mills including Advent Christian Unitarian Universalist Ly man Baptist and United Church groups with times from 3:30 to 7 p m and classes for grades 1 through 12 plus high school religion programs and CCD sessions.

Unitarian Universalist Church Main Street Portland Road Kennebunk High School of Religion St. Martha's Kennebunkport St. Monica’s Kennebunk St. Mary's, Wells Beach St. Martha’s Church Kennebunkport Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Goodwins Mills United Citiren United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship The Saco United Baptist Church

Kennebunk Youth Accepted at Portland School and Sorority Pledge

Kennebunk High School graduate Miss Marline Polito enters Plus Grade School in Portland and pledges to Nu Tau Sigma Sorority. The town closes for summer vacation, while families vacation in Expo 67 and Connecticut.

Marline Polito Joseph Polito Pleasant Street Kennebunk High School Plus Portland Nu Tau Sigma Kennebunk Kennebunkport Frederick W. Perkins Jr York Street Montreal Shawmut Inn Dorrance Clark Gordon Hutchins Maralyn Young Madonna Chapter O.E.S

Weather outlook for north and south regions with scattered showers

The forecast notes considerable cloudiness in the north with scattered showers or thundershowers ending this afternoon. Highs reach the 70s while the south stays hot and humid with isolated storms and gusty winds and highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Clearing tonight, cooler temperatures follow for Sunday.

Vicki Merrow Weds Daniel Boisvert in Biddeford Church

Vicki Susan Merrow became Mrs Daniel Robert Boisvert in a ceremony at St Joseph's Church Biddeford with 200 guests. Bride wore chantilly lace gown and silk organza with veil and train. Groom is son of Mr and Mrs Robert Boisvert of Biddeford. They will reside at 19 Gove Street.

St. Joseph's Church Vicki Susan Merrow Amos L. Merrow St. Mary's St Biddeford Daniel Robert Boisvert Robert Boisvert Clifford St Chantilly Diana Rousselle Ralph Nolette Elie Hevey Amos E. Merrow Sanford Priscilla Moreau Scarborough Claudette Boisvert Lorraine Merrow St. Joseph's High School United Auto Parts Goom St. Louis High School U.S. Air Force New England Movement Corp Saco Arthur N Icol Louise Janice Nicol Arthur L. Nicol Alfred St Richard Hinckley Griffin Jr Trinity Episcopal Church Gerald Burtt Richard Hinckley Griffin Berwick Road Newton Centre Mass Marie Lariviere

Linda Morgan and James Juvinall wed in West Carborough

Linda Lee Morgan and James J. Juvinall exchanged vows at Blue Point Church of Christ in West Carborough. Rev. George E. Phinney officiated, with Harold Snow and Pamela Pendleton providing music. The couple plans to reside in Pine Haven, Scarborough after June 25.

West Carborough Blue Point Church of Christ Linda Lee Morgan James J. Juvinall George E. Phinney Harold Snow Pamela Pendleton Warren Morgan Tioga Ave Ocean Park Joy Jivnall Des Plaines Ill Anne Cunningham Saco Marjorie Morgan Lori Madilak Lynne Madine York Beach Maid of Honor Paul Juvinall Wilmore Mark Morgan Jonny Perkins Manchester N.H John Jackson Old Orchard Beach Morgan U.S. Navy University of Maine Portland

Owen-Davis To Open Season In Saco Tilt

The Owen-Davis American Junior Legion baseball team opens its season tomorrow hosting Manchester ost at 2 p.m. at Thornton Academy field. Players hail from Saco Biddeford and Three of the squad earned All Telegram Baseball League honors Rod Choroszy Don Nason and Dick Saucier.

Owen-Davis American Junior Legion Manchester Ost Thornton Academy Field Saco Biddeford Kennebunk All Telegram Baseball League Rod Choroszy Don Nason Thornton Dick Saucier Don Boissonneault Jim MacLeod Mike McInnis Bill Angis Dave O'Brien Rick Dutrembie Norm Fecteau Ricky White Brooks MacDonald Pete Nixon Ken Grace Bob Rancourt al Savage Jeff Griffith Sid Griffith Legion Art McInnis

Nadeau Wins Handicap Rolloff At 20th Century Lanes

Dennis Nadeau captured the third weekly handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes with a 669 on a 90 pin handicap as 15 bowlers competed. Gor don Michaud finished second with 616 and John Mareiko added 612.

Dennis Nadeau Rolloff 20Th Century Nadeau Gordon Michaud Metro Body Shop John Mazeiko Strikers Henry Neault Knights of Columbus D. Nadeau G. Michaud J. Mareiko R. Menard H. Goldthwaite H. Paul H. Neault R. Marcotte L. Morin

Griffin Nicol Nuptials at Trinity Episcopal Church Saco

Louise Nicol and Richard Griffin Jr wed in Trinity Church Saco with Reverend Burtt officiating. The ceremony drew about 150 relatives. reception at Oak Ledge Hotel. Bride and groom plan to live in Brighton Massachusetts after June 24.

Oxford Plains Driver Takes Arundel Race

Arundel Raceway night features Manard Turner winning heat two in a three car dead heat for second. Bob Mayo dominates the feature at Oxford Plains Speedway amid multiple crashes including Wolstenhulme and Potts flipping.

Arundel Arundel Super Speedway Oxford Plains Manard Turner Farmington Dick Wolstenhulme South Windham Willey Begin Saco Turner Andy Lux Bob Mayo Oxford Plains Speedway Bob Tom Potts Sandy Atkinson Beech Ridge Speedway Paul Tardiff Beech Ridge Oxford Bern Cassidy Shelby Dingley Pittsfield Bob Nichols Ken Seigers Woolwich Bill Bailey Jeff Stevens Art Chevalier Sanford Stan Meserve Portland Bill Galleno Gorham al Robinson

Bosse Dumas Nuptials At Notre Dame De Lourdes

Miss Diane Madeleine Bosse and Charles Raymond Dumas wed at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco with Rev Joseph Carrier officiating. Attendants included Mrs Fernande Plourde and Miss Collette Dumas. A reception followed at St John hall Biddeford for about 150 guests. The couple will reside in Hartford Conn with Mrs Bosse and Mr Dumas describing their postwar careers and educations.

Diane Madeleine Bosse Emile L. Bosse Ocean Park Road Saco Charles Raymond Dumas Anna Dumas Alfred Road Biddeford Fernand Dumas Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Joseph Carrier Andre Ts Eva Carrier Venice Fernande Plourde Hartford Maurice Dumas New York Conrad Dumas Gerry Bosse St. John Hall Adams Street Richard Sylvestre Maine Bonding and Casualty Insurance Co Portland St. Louis High School University of Maine Orone United Aircraft Corp System Center Framington Conn

Child Health Clinic Planned in Kennebunk

A Child Health Clinic will be held at the Public Health Office 10 Storer Street on Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. A physician will be in attendance and inoculations for diphtheria whooping cough tetanus polio and smallpox vaccination along with measles vaccine will be available.

KENNEBUNK — A_ Child Public Health Office Storer St

Biddeford Man Arrested After West Street Accident

A 28 year old Biddeford man Danny Stewart of 47 George Street was arrested after an accident on West Street. Police said he lost control and struck a second car and a parked vehicle. No injuries reported. Passenger Peter Colton of Newton Center said Stewart’s car hit his vehicle head on and then sped away.

Biddeford West Street Philip Poirier Albert Elwell Danny Stewart George St Peter B. Colton Newton Center Mass Stewart Colton Joseph N. P. Allie Marion Ave Allie

Arab ministers plan Kuwait meeting on Middle East rebuilding

Egyptian Deputy Prime Minister Mahmoud Fawzi and President Nasser aide Hasan Sabry el Khaly arrived to represent Egypt. Arab foreign ministers scheduled a Kuwait meeting to work out strategy on rebuilding and the Israeli conquest of lands in Egypt, Jordan and Syria. It was unclear if any would attend the United Nations session. De Gaulle’s neutral stance in the war drew French objections. Moshe Dayan called the Syrian resistance the toughest challenge to Israel.

Mahmoud Fawzi Hassan Sabry el Khaly Gamal Abdel Nasser Kuwait Egypt Jordan Syria U.N de Gaulle France Moshe Dayan Israel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Emond’'S Funeral Home Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Dennett & Craig Dial Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Philip H. Gross Sr Eugene J. Caouette Gilberte Caouette Priscilla Dube Steven Dad Eous Route 35 South Congregational Church Temple Street Lyman Baptist Church Methodist Youth Fellowship Episcopal Young Churchmen Christ Church Trinity Church Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship Ogunquit Edmund Cashen York Temple West Kennebunk Lorraine Russell Charlotte Nedeau James Congdon Brown Street Connecticut Cromwell Vicki Merrow Daniel Boisvert Linda Morgan James Juvinall Griffin-Nicol John D. Maloy Charles B. Nicol Robert Griffin Cedar Grove N.J Oak Ledge Christine Vermette University of New Hampshire Griffin Newton South High School Newton Wittenberg University Springfield Ohio U.S. Army Reserve Boston Brock St Brighton Mass John Chapman Indiana Johnny Appleseed Diane Bosse Charles Dumas Tourain Touraine Gertrude’s Beauty Shop Alfred Sr Thurs Rousseau Insurance Agency Elm Street Ferry Rd Bay View Roads Camp Ellis Ferry Beach Kinney Shores Ocean Park Rd Portland Rd North Saco Beaches
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