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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1965

Page

2

Local Notices From Biddeford Saco Area

Miss Elna Pelletier of 11 Laurier St Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital Miss Priscilla House 29 Crescent St Biddeford is a medical Mrs Corinne Grenier of 150 Guinea Road Biddeford has entered Maine Medical Center Portland for surgery Miss Deborah Potter daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Potter of 39 Ferry Road Saco is visiting her grandmother Mrs Walter Potter in New Bedford Mass Mrs Roberta Green of Wentworth Street Biddeford has returned from East Hartford Conn where she attended the graduation of her granddaughter Roberta Gross Mr and Mrs James Pappas left yesterday for their home in South Bend Ind after attending the Vouros Throumoulos wedding on June 20 They have been visiting at the bride's mother home on Graham Street Biddeford

Elna Pelletier Laurier St Biddeford Webber Hospital Priscilla House Crescent St Corinne Grenier Guinea Road Maine Medical Center Portland Deborah Potter Theodore Potter Ferry Road Saco Walter Potter New Bedford Mass Roberta Green Wentworth Street East Hartford

Hart Council Knights of Columbus Host Social Tonight

Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus will hold a social at 8 tonight in K of C Hall on Washington Street Biddeford. Roland Petit serves as chairman of the event.

Luke E. Hart

Confraternity Classes Set at St Monica’s Church

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes for grades 1 to 5 will meet at St. Monica's Church Kennebunk on Saturday at 9 30 a m Grades 6 to 8 meet Friday after school A Prayer and Praise Service happens Friday at 7 30 p m at the Advent Christian Church parsonage Hill and Chapel Streets Biddeford

Advent Christian Church Hill and Chapel Streets Biddeford

Parish Catechism Classes Set for Friday and Saturday

Doctrine class for grades 6 to 8 will be held Friday after school at St. Monica's Church in Kennebunk. C. C. classes for grades 1 to 5 will follow on Saturday at 9 30 a m at the church.

Choir Rehearsals Scheduled at Biddeford Methodist Churches

The Crusader Choir of grades 4 through 8 from Foss Street and South Biddeford Methodist churches will rehearse tonight at 6 30. The adult Sanctuary choir meets at 7 30. Mrs Carl Deis directs the choir and Miss Mary Robbins serves as organist.

Crusader Biddeford Foss Street South Biddeford Carl Deis Mary Robbins

Cadets of Saco Salvation Army Meet Friday Evening

Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m. The gathering aims to plan activities and service work for the group this season.

Saco Salvation Army

Washington Grows Ready for Home Rule After 1965 Voting Bill

AP Special Report outlines that the 1965 voting rights bill helps Southern Negroes register and vote but leaves Washingtonians without local self governance. If Congress grants home rule, the District could elect a Negro mayor, reflecting its 57 percent Black population.

Washington

Doctor Arnold L Ganley Dies at 64 in Ocean Park

Dr Arnold L Ganley 64 assistant to Dean of Men at Boston University died this morning at his summer home in Ocean Park Born July 6 1900 in Waitsfield Vermont son of William and Grace Ganley member of Friendship Lodge Wilmington Massachusetts Survived by widow Lorraine Stone Ganley and sister Ella A Ganley Webster Massachusetts Memorial services set for 2 30 p m Saturday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco

Ocean Park Arnold L.ganley Boston University Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco

Funeral Services for James Lombard Sr.

Funeral services for James Lombard Sr. of 330 Bradley Street Saco were held at Most Holy Trinity Church with Rev. Arthur St. Pierre and Rev. Maurice Boland presiding. Burial followed at St. Mary's Cemetery as Father St. Pierre offered graveside prayers. out of town attendees included Robert Strickland Dover Massachusetts Patrick Lombard Berwin Illinois Mr and Mrs Joseph Lavaseur Florida Mr and Mrs William Lombard Cumberland Mills and Jack Lombard New Hampshire.

James Lombard SR Bradley St Saco Most Holy Trinity Church Arthur St. Pierre Maurice Boland Cornelius Enright Louise Welch William McNally Brendan V. Twomey Donald McCone Timothy Crowley St. Mary’s Cemetery Father St. Pierre

Senate weighs peace appeals and war debates in Viet Nam

Senate hears an appeal for United Nations intervention in Viet Nam and considers a Korea type war debate. U S paratroopers comb the D zone. Geneva talks may reopen for a broadened test ban. Presidential disability amendment moves forward. Silver coinage bill faces vote.

Senate United Nations Viet Nam United States U.S S “D Washington Russia Geneva House

Biddeford Residents Seek Citizens Meeting on Zoning

A petition with several hundred Biddeford residents prompted a Gaul administration review. A citizens meeting was held Monday at Biddeford Junior High School where a committee was formed to present zoning recommendations to their representatives.

Tooo Biddeford Gaulin Biddeford Junior High School

Debate on District of Columbia home rule stirs fears

Testimony from about 60 participants shows broad support for home rule in the District of Columbia. Opposition mainly from the all white DC Federation of Citizens Associations and the Metropolitan Board of Trade cites budgetary and federal funding concerns rather than race. They warn that local control could shrink federal payments, which currently cover roughly 14 percent of the district budget, with the remainder raised by local taxes.

District of Columbia Metropolitan Board of Trade District of Columbia Federation of Citizens Associations Board of Trade Congress Legislative Assembly

Weather outlook Maine cool nights with mild Friday

Maine will be clear and cooler tonight with lows in the 40s north and 50s south. Friday promises mostly sunny skies and little change in temperatures across the state.

Maine

Biddeford Man Fails To Raise $20,000 Bail

Philip W. Frenette 23 of Biddeford held on two counts negligent homicide and assault with intent to rape after bail reduced from 27 000 to 20 000. He failed to meet the new amount and remains at Cumberland County jail awaiting the September Grand Jury and possible indictments. He appealed sentences for leaving the scene and attempted escape.

Portland Biddeford Philip W. Frenette Frenette Supreme Court Frances W. Sullivan Cumberland County South Portland Rosalie M. Chessney J.g Stephen H. Morrison Walter M. Casey

Humphrey De Gaulle visit seen as positive step

AP analysis notes Humphrey's 80 minute Paris talks with Charles de Gaulle eased tensions between the United States and France. While disagreements persist over Viet Nam, the Dominican Republic, and NATO, French officials say the meeting was a successful start with potential social value in a broader dialogue. One official says France agrees on Viet Nam but not on U S methods, favoring a neutralized area.

Richard K. O'Malley PARIS Hubert H. Humphrey Charles de Gaulle France United States Viet Nam Dominican Republic North Atlantic Treaty Organization Humphrey de Gaulle Johnson U. S

Sanford Man Killed in Vietnam Remembered at Requiem

A solemn high requiem Mass will be said Saturday at Notre Dame Church for Pfe. William R. Batchelder 19 of Sanford killed in Vietnam on June 10. Batchelder was crew chief of a helicopter shot down by the Viet Cong. his family disclosed his death Wednesday.

Sanford Notre Dame Church Pfe William R. Batchelder Batchelder

Pope Paul VI Warns Against New Conflict

Pope Paul VI warned that war risks civilization as modern science arms a new conflict. He urged world leaders to curb tensions while the birth-control study commission continues its work toward closure, despite renewed deadlock over contraceptive pills. He cited Viet Nam Santo Domingo the Congo and Algiers as hotspots and urged action before it is too late.

Vatican City Paul VI Giovanni Battista John Baptist) Montini Pope Paul Viet Nam Santo Domingo Congo Algiers

Birth announcements from Biddeford and surrounding hospitals

At Notre Dame Hospital and Webber Hospital several births are announced. New arrivals include Daniel Ray Ouellette, Denise Joanne Liberte, Joey Raymond Labrecque, Monique Elizabeth Ann Ray, Paul Gerard Nollette, Roxanne Claire L Italien, Eric Paul White, and Christopher John Gamash, with weights from six to eight pounds and dates between June 15 and June 22. Parents’ names and addresses listed.

Notre Dame Hospital William Ouellette Myrtle St Biddeford Daniel Ray Richard Prescott Cutts St Daniel Richard Norman Laliberte Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Eric Paul John W. Gamash Sunrise Ave Ferry Beach Saco Christopher John

Reunion of Biddeford Cameo Club at Crescent Beach Inn

Members of the Cameo Club of Biddeford gathered for a luncheon at Crescent Beach Inn Cape Elizabeth then socialized at the Seidel cottage Pine Point. The 1915 group supported St Marys Church aided nuns at St Louis Home for Boys and knit for WWI troops and Red Cross projects.

Cape Elizabeth Cameo Club Biddeford Crescent Beach Seidel Pine Point Elizabeth Lee Josephine Seidel St. Mary’s Church Ruth (McKeering) Cote Anna Donahue Mary Murphy

Juntas Demand Peace Force Departure After Dominican Takeover

Rebels call for Inter-American Peace Force withdrawal from the Dominican Republic a month after a provisional government assumes power. The junta insists force depart only after a peace formula is agreed. Rebels propose provisional rule seizes civilian arms. junta wants arms handed to the OAS then to the Dominican army 15 days later.

Vage Dominican Republic OAS

Air Strikes North of Hanoi Press on Viet Nam War

American forces pressed a multi-service attack north of the Hanoi line targeting the Ban Nuoc Chieu ammunition depot 80 miles west northwest of Hanoi. 46 planes hit with 45 tons of ordnance destroying 22 structures and injuring seven, while a B57 Canberra was reported lost in a separate strike. Ground forces also moved into Viet Cong areas near Saigon as Thieu declared a state of war and France diplomatic ties were severed.

Saigon South Viet Nam Hanoi North Viet Nam U. S Air Force Ban Nuoc Chieu Vinh Midway Vinh Son U. S. Navy Viet Nam South U. S. Air Force Navy 173Rd Airborne Brigade Tran van Do France Charles de Gaulle Nguyen van Thieu Thieu Ngo Dinh Diem Harold Wilson Soviet Union Wilson Commonwealth Red China Washington U.N U ‘Thant London Alexei N. Kosygin Dean Rusk

Saco Youth Listed As Critical After Accident

Four bicycle accidents hit Saco streets in 48 hours with Daniel Lavigne 15 in critical condition after a near Goose Fare Hill collision at 8 am. Trooper Boutelier could not provide driver identity. Roy Slowik 11 suffered arm and leg abrasions after a late Tuesday crash. driver Raymond Demers 30 cited.

Saco Webber Hospital Daniel Lavigne Paul Lavigne Wakefield Ave Goose Fare Hill Jerry Boutelier Roy Slowik Common St Elm Street Lincoln Street Raymond G. Demers Guinea Road Biddeford

Senate panel backs higher Social Security payments and taxes

The panel outlined boosts to retirement pay for new beneficiaries to 135.90 monthly from 127 and a minimum rise from 40 to 44. The bill would also raise Social Security taxes next year to about 5 billion, up from 2.5 billion under current law, to finance larger benefits and a basic health plan.

Rotary honors four at Biddeford Saco meeting

At the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club gathering at the Hotel Thacher in Biddeford, District Governor Turner Brown and his wife were recognized along with Mrs Virginia Cartmill and Mrs Rosanna Worthing for service at the May District Conference. Gifts were given to Cartmill and Worthing, with Brown receiving a past district governor’s pin. The program was led by Joseph Haley as slides from the Wentworth by the Sea conference were shown. Dinsmore Worthing announced 20 day camp slots for 40 children from Biddeford and Saco in August, with selections through welfare departments.

Biddeford - Saco Saco Worthing

Saco Beach Youth Corps Staff Named

Philip B. Curtis a Thornton Academy coach and teacher is named councilor supervisor for the Saco and Old Orchard Beach Neighborhood Youth Corps. Also named are James F. Murphy and Arthur L. LaChance as assistant supervisors and Jane Glenda MacLachlan as secretary-typist.

Philip B. Curtis Thornton Academy Saco Old Orchard Beach William Farrington James F. Murphy Arthur L. LaChance Curtis Weymouth St University of Maine Murphy Seaview Ave Fordham Lachance Husson College Jane Glenda MacLachlan Sunset Drive Farrington Superintendent of Schools Fairfield School

University of Maine names Portland extension for Luther J Bonney

The University of Maine will name its new 1.9 million extension at the Portland campus after Luther J Bonney. Bonney, dean emeritus, retired in 1958 after 19 years leading Portland Junior College before its merger with the university. The building houses offices and many classrooms.

Orono University of Maine Portland Luther J. Bonney Turner Center University Bonney Portland Junior College

University of Maine to study floodwater mosquitoes

The University of Maine will run a three year study of floodwater mosquitoes and black flies in Maine funded by a $39,439 Public Health Service grant. The project is directed by Dr. Ivan N. McDaniel and will involve the entomology department.

University of Maine Maine U.S. Public Health Service Ivan N. McDaniel Department of Entomolo

Oil burner overflow prompts Biddeford fire response

Biddeford firefighters responded to an overflowed oil burner at a two story wooden tenement at 7 Vine Street. The building is owned by Raymond Bisson and occupied by Mrs. Robert Garand.

Biddeford Vine St Raymond Bisson Robert Garand

Championship Ski Races Set for Sugarloaf Mountain

Sugarloaf Mountain to host the 1967 NCAA intercollegiate ski meet joint sponsored by the University of Maine and Colby College. Races will include alpine and Nordic events such as slalom downhill jumping and cross country drawing top college teams. Sugarloaf also a candidate for the 1976 Winter Olympics.

Kingfield Sugarloaf USA Sugarloaf Mountain National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA University of Maine Colby College Spokane Wash Sugarloaf Willy Schaeffler

Saco Man Sentenced to Reformatory in York County Case

John R. Smith, 24, of Saco, was sentenced to the South Windham Men's Reformatory for an indefinite term after being convicted of night time breaking into Michael Tranci’s appliance store and larceny of televisions and other electronics valued at 535.36.

ALFRED — A_ Saco John R. Smith South Windham Men’s Reformatory York County Thomas E. Delahanty Smith Michael Tranc William Desmond Old Orchard Beach Tranci Frank J. Piper Jr Kittery Pauline C. Dionne Henry Swanton Hollis Gerard J. Desjardins Saco

Dirigo Girls State Closes Activities

Lynn Appleton of Hallowell won the outstanding girl award at Dirigo Girls State closing ceremony in Waterville. The windup highlighted awards for 310 high school juniors in government program sponsored by the Maine American Legion Auxiliary.

Waterville Lynn Appleton Hallowell Dirigo Maine American Legion Auxiliary

Woods Blaze Fought By Saco Firemen

Saco firefighters battled a woods fire near the turnpike one mile south of the Saco exit for over an hour. Booster lines and Indian tanks were used on the hard to reach blaze which covered about half an acre. The all-out was sounded at 16 45.

Saco Turnpike

Beach Cleaning Plan Outlined by Saco Jaycees

Saco Jaycees discuss city matters with Mayor Paul Reay and Council President Donald Guay at the Mutual Building. The group plans a June 30 Beach Clean session at Camp Ellis and votes to aid Keep Biddeford Beautiful with flower boxes for twin city bridges.

Paul Reay Saco Donald Guay Saco Jaycee Mutual Raymond Gannon Johnson Hospital Trust Fund Twin Cities Joseph Gagne Leroy Waycott Don Waterhouse Donald Masse James Cartier Arthur Huot

Saco Group Discusses New Pollution Abatement Approaches

The Saco Citizens Committee for Pollution Abatement Study met in Mayor Reay's office to discuss fresh strategies after the 1963 referendum on pollution control was defeated. Attendees included Dr. J Edward Whelan chairman Dinsmore Worthing Clifford Purvis Joseph Curran Charles Cote and Robert Fender son acting secretary. Mayor Reay could not attend.

Saco Citizens Committee Paul Reay Robert Fenderson J. Edward Whelan Dinsmore Worthing Clifford Purvis Joseph Curran Charles Cote Fenderson

McIntosh Thurston Wedding Announced in Ocean Park

Philip Hale Thurston son of Mrs Frank Thurston of Ocean Park and the late Frank Thurston married Jean Willis McIntosh daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles B McIntosh Needham Mass on June 19 Mrs Thurston a Smith College graduate and Harvard Medical School research assistant Thurston earned BA and MA from Columbia and a Doctorate from Harvard and is a Harvard business administration professor.

Ocean Park Philip Hale Thurston Frank Thurston Jean Willis McIntosh Charles B. McIntosh Needham Mass Thurston Smith College Harvard Medical School Columbia University Harvard University Harvard

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Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Monica’s Church Kennebunk C. C Neer John Duncan Senate District of Columbia Committee Robert F. Kennedy D-N.y Walker N.tobriner Board of Commissions Tobringer Arnold L. Ganley Arnold Ganley THE Associated Press Algeria American Medical Association Philadelphia Teamsters Oarth Helen Weller Connecticut J. Raymond Bryden Wifl Pope Paul VI Junta Rotary Club Saco-Beach Youth Corps Journal Saco Jaycees Saco Group McIntosh-Thurston HONDA Jack Reynolds & Son Sales & Service AAA Biddeford-Saco Area Donalda Cobeil Raymond St Dial Sizzler Spencer and Spirella Georgiana Champeaux High St Temple Avenue Grace Harold Fohlin Vic’s Appliance Center Main Street
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