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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1968

Page

3

Saco Residents Face Sentences in York County Court

At York County Superior Court in Alfred and nearby, Raymond J. Cloutier of Saco received nine months in jail with six months suspended and two years on probation for breaking and entering and larceny in the nighttime tied to a Jan. 24 Adams Variety Store theft worth $305.55. Arthur J. Martel of Sanford drew 11 months with six suspended for arson and two years probation post-release. Peter Napoleon Guay of Manchester NH faced an indeterminate term at South Windham Correctional Center after pleading guilty to breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny at the Sanford VFW Post on Jan. 14. Robert P. Wheeler of South Berwick sought an appeal after a sentence of 1.5 to 4 years for aggravated assault. Raymond Monroe of Saco changed to a guilty plea on an assault charge and awaits sentencing. Kevin Moscato of Sanford was arraigned on guilty plea as an accessory before the fact in a Coca Cola plant case. a related indictment count was dismissed.

Raymond J. Cloutier Saco Alfred Cloutier Adams Variety Arthur J. Martel Sanford Martel Thomaston Thomas E. Delahanty Raymond Monroe George Beaupre Kevin Moscato Moscato Coca Cola

Paris Taxi Strike Ends With Higher Fares Spark Backlash

After a month long strike Paris taxis return to work for two days as lines form at stands. Tourists and natives snub drivers, deeming them costly with fares up from 80 cents to 1.40 dollars for short trips. Public opinion shifts to walking as a cheaper option during May revolution tensions.

Paris

Saco Jaycees Wives Officers Assume Duties

Newly elected officers of the Saco Jaycees Wives took duties at a meeting last night at Mrs. James Ward III home in Saco. President Mrs. Ward led. Mrs. L. Daniel Dearborn urged members to bake for the concession at the Jaycees auction Saturday at Marden Farm. Rebecca Joncas York County 1968 was noted as Miss Maine Scholar shift. Miss Gannon to escort her to Portland for pageant.

Saco A. Raymond Gannon Rebecca Joncas York County Portland Maine Spicer Ward Jerome Eaton Barry Gallant Arthur Huot Roger Elliot Wilfred Trottier Gallant Maine Jaycees Trottier Richard Farrell Sherman Letellier Webber Hospital Richard Lagueux Stamp Project William Tierney Jaycees Walter Lewis James Cartier William Swetland Jack Button James Ryan

Wells High seniors receive 11400 in scholarships

Wells High School awarded a total of 11400 in scholarships to the 1968 graduating class during recent exercises. Dollars For Scholars funded over 4000 for eight students, with named winners including Linda Baston, Roland Dufort Jr, Ronald Young, Carole Gowen, Albert Johnson Jr, Susan Buckley, Katherine and Thomas Keyes. Other scholarships honored Judith Ahern, Linda Baston, Cheryl Brooks, Juliet Fournier, and Albert Johnson.

WELLS Wells High School Wellssee Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation Linda Baston Roland Dufort Jr Ronald Young Carole Gowen Albert Johnson Jr Susan Buckley Katherine Thomas Keyes Judith Ahern Bennington College Westbrook Junior College Cheryl Brooks Stetson College Juliet Fournier Smith College Albert Johnson Eastern Baptist Philadelphia Martha Bragdon Barbara Littlefield Chase Janice Gilford Elmer M. Tower Nancy Johnson Anne Galligan Rose Galligan Rayette Hudon Wells - Ogunquit Robert F. Kennedy Juliet M. Fournier Thomas H. Keyes Judith A. Ahern Susan M. Buckley John B. S. Fitzpatrick Ogunquit Baptist Church Herbert N. Lovemore Ogunquit York Methodist Donald Hamalainen Wayne Daggett Marshal

Parish recalls Old Orchard Beach memory lane and milestones

The oldest state liquor store manager, Parish, reflects on a life in Old Orchard Beach, from the Yellowbird transatlantic flight to the Dummy Line train. He plans six months yearly in Hollywood Fla and recalls Pier nights in white Palm Beach suits as the town thrived in the early 20th century.

Pauline Parish Hollywood Fla Old Orchard Beach Pine Point Lindberg Scribner Yellowbird Europe Bird Ellow Camp Ellis

Saco AMVETS Members Plan August Family Field Day

Members of the Boucouvalas-Dupuis AMVETS Post of Saco met at AMVETS VFW Hall on Spring Street with Cmdr. Donald Linscott Jr presiding. A family field day in August for AMVETS Auxiliary and Saco Memorial Post V.F.W. families will feature horseshoes softball races sack races swimming and boating, followed by a family picnic. A report on the Portland AMVETS Convention was given. Arthur McKee and Eugene F. Moody were appointed to the committee. Philip Scammon won the mystery prize but could not attend.

Boucouvalas- Dupuis Amvets Post Saco Amvets Vfw Spring Street Cmdr Donald Linscott Jr Arthur McKee Amvets Auxiliary Saco Memorial Post V.F.W Amvets Portland Eugene F. Moody Philip Scammon

Old-time drinks and prices evoke memory of good days

"There before 7 30 p.m it only cost 35 cents admission to hear the best bands in the country." The state store business has risen about 600 percent in 30 years. Seagrams whiskey once sold for 1 15 a pint and Cavalier gin for 90 cents a fifth. Parish recalls those as the good old days.

Parish Seagrams

South Biddeford Churchwomen To Hold Sale

Members of the South Biddeford Methodist Church Guild held their annual banquet at Shawmut Inn with 28 present. A food sale is set for July 18 at Biddeford Pool Community Club at 9 30 a m, with Ann Small as chair.

Kennebunkport South Biddeford Mrs. Bunting Pool Road Biddeford

Episcopal Bishop Is Appointed In Maine

Rev. Frederick B. Wolf of Bennington Vermont accepted the post as Maine Episcopal Diocese bishop. Wolf was elected June 24 on the 13th ballot at a special convention. He is 46, married with three daughters and a Grinnell College and Seabury Western Seminary graduate. No start date announced.

Portland Maine Frederick B. Wolf Bennington Maine Episcopal Wilbur E. Hogg St. Mary’s the Virgin Church Falmouth Wolf Grinnel College Iowa Seabury-Western Theological Seminary

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