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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1965

Page

2

Local Personal Notices From Biddeford Area

Medical patients at Webber Hospital in Biddeford include John Lonsdale of 12 Elm Street and Dalip Fehzo of 217 Alfred Street. Surgical patients at Notre Dame Hospital include Mrs Laura Roy of 176 Pool Street and Mrs Lucien Lauzier of Hillside Avenue who has returned home. Graduation exercises for Miss Sandra Griffin of Newton Centre Mass were attended by several Biddeford residents.

John Lonsdale Elm St Saco Webber Hospital Biddeford Dalip Fehzo Alfred St Laura Roy Pool St Notre Dame Hospital Paul Beaupre Cleaves St New England Baptist Hospital Boston Lucien Lauzier Hillside Ave Sandra Griffin New England Baptist School of Nursing Newton Centre Mass Henry Griffin Patricia Griffin Alice Holt Everett Holt Lena Fraser Hattie Griffin Kennebunkport Lawrence Emery Old Orchard Beach

E and L Club of School Street Church Meeting in Saco

The E. and L. Club of School Street Methodist Church in Saco will meet at 6 30 p m Monday at Mrs. Paul Cobbs Ferry Road home. Members should bring box lunches and beverages will be served by the hostess.

E. and L. Club School Street Methodist Church Saco Paul Cobb Ferry Road

Confession Times At Local Churches And Salvation Army

Confessions to be heard at St Martha s Church Kennebunkport on Saturday 7 to 8 p m St Monica s Church Kennebunk on Saturday 4 to 5 p m Confessions at St Mary s Church Wells Beach on Sunday before the 9 a m mass Junior Band and singers of the Saco Salvation Army meet Saturday at 10 a m

St. Martha’s Church Kennebunkport St.Monica’s Church Kennebunk St. Mary’s Church Wellss Beach Soongsters Saco Salvation Army

Saddle Makers Going The Way Of The Buffalo

Cheyenne Wyoming marks 75th anniversary as old time saddle maker T J Holmes laments mechanization ending the craft. He recalls cowboy era tools, frontier shops, and Frontier Days trophies as factory saddles rise and demand declines.

Cheyenne Wyo Texas Wyoming T. J. Holmes Old West Holmes Fred Meanea Blake Miller Territorial Fred

Death of 15 year old cyclist in Portland Road crash

Daniel Lavigne of Saco died after being struck by a car on Portland Road and undergoing emergency surgery at Webber Hospital. Alden A. Baker of Westford Mass. admitted to police that the bicycle veered toward his car before impact. He was a Thornton Academy student and is survived by parents two sisters four brothers and paternal grandparents. Funeral set at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church with prior visitations at Cote Funeral Home.

Daniel Lavigne Saco Webber Hospital Portland Road Alden A. Baker Westford Mass Lavigne Paul and Estelle Neault Lavigne Thornton Academy Lorraine Jeanne Richard David Michael Timothy Frank Lavigne Notre Dame de Lourdes Cote Beach Street

Longtime West Haven educator Seth Haley dies at 83

Seth G. Haley of New Haven died Thursday at Yale New Haven Hospital after a short illness. Born September 26, 1881 in Portsmouth New Hampshire he taught and led West Haven schools for 32 years retiring in 1951. A bellwether in the district a new elementary school was named for him. He is survived by his widow Helen Hill Haley and two brothers. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery Hartford. Public services Saturday at First Congregational Church West Haven.

New Haven Conn Seth G. Haley Maine Yale New Haven Hospital Portsmouth N.H Thornton Academy Saco Bowdoin College West Haven High School West Haven Savin Ave First Congregational Church Little Diamond Island Portland Helen Hill Haley Herbert E. Haley Bradenton Fla Ralph Haley Phoenix Ariz First Congregational Church of Cedar Hill Cemetery Hartford

Dennis Ferman dies after long illness in Saco Biddeford area

Frank V. Dennis 82 of 6 Fol ey Ave Saco died in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. He was born September 17 1882 in Passadumbeag son of John W and Emily Doyle Dennis. He worked for lumber firms in the area Ban gor and Biddeford and was manager of Shepherd and Morse Lumber Co Alfred for 20 years retiring ten years ago. He leaves Effie Carney Dennis one son Ivan C Dennis one daughter Mrs Harry Mitchell a granddaughter Mrs Edwin Mumford Jr and three great grandchildren. Funeral 2 pm Saturday at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco calling 7 9 tonight.

Frank V. Dennis Foley Ave Saco Biddeford Passadumbeag John W Emily (Doyle) Dennis Bangor Shepherd and Morse Lumber Co Alfred Unitarian Universalist Church of Effie (Carney) Dennis Ivan C. Dennis Harry Mitchell Edwin Mumford Jr Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Funeral

Mrs Adelia Goulet 91 of Biddeford Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Adelia Goulet 91 of 34 Lafayette Street Biddeford died this morning in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. She lived in Biddeford 84 years born Sept 13 1873 in St Ferdinand Quebec daughter of Xavier Sevigny and Rose Simoneau. Survivors include four sons Emile Esdras Oscar Leo two daughters Rose Lange Rose Villa Goulet Medora Jacques Claire Hotin a brother Alphonse Sevigny a sister Rose Bernier 26 grandchildren 50 great grandchildren one great great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Ducted at 9 am Monday from St Andre Church. Friends may call Rolde Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Biddeford 7 to 10 tonight and Saturday and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm.

Adelia Goulet Lafayette St Biddeford Sap Joseph St. Ferdinand Que Xavier and Rose Simoneau) Sevigny St. Andre's Church Emile A Esdra Roldue Funeral Alfred St

Weather Outlook for Portland Tonight and Saturday

The forecast calls for clear and cool conditions tonight in Portland with lows in the low 40s and some 30s in colder valleys. Light northwest winds. Saturday brings mostly sunny skies with midday clouds and continued cool temperatures, northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.

Portland

Belgian Traveler Completes 220000 Mile Global Odyssey

Michel Delpierre, 26, and companion Yutaka Okano, 24, toured the world in a German Volkswagen Microbus from June 1960, crossing deserts and jungles, dodging bandits, and visiting 110 countries before a London finish. They logged 220000 miles with one engine change and 36 tires.

London Michel Delpierre Michel Yutaka Okano Delpierre United Nations Iran Australasia Philippines Asia Hongkong China Costa Rica Darien Colombia Ecuador Iron Curtain

Madame Nhu in Seclusion Near Rome Two Years After Viet Nam Coup

In a rural villa near Rome, Madame Ngo Dinh Nhu lives in near total isolation two years after the Saigon coup that ended her husband and brother in law’s regime. She works on memoirs, maintains a small staff, and rarely contacts outsiders. Her remaining children stay in Paris while she believes she may someday return to Saigon.

Viet Nam Madame Nhu Rome Mme Ngo Dinh Nhu United States Saigon Mme, Nhu Secret Police Ngo Dinh Diem Mme. Nhu Quynh le Quyen Nhu le Thuy Trace Paris Ince

Biddeford Street to Be Renamed Veterans Memorial Highway

At a Tighe Beaudoin Farley American Legion Post meeting Commander Robert Poire announced U S Route 1 in Biddeford will be renamed the Veterans Memorial Highway and Five Points will become Veterans Square following approval by the Biddeford City Council and the State Highway Commission. Royal Sheltra was welcomed as the new first vice commander and spoke about the state department convention in Waterville.

Auburn Youth Pleads Guilty to Reckless Homicide

W Earl Harvey a 16 year old of Auburn pleaded guilty before Justice William S Silshy in Androscogin Superior Court. The December 1964 traffic crash killed 76 year old Ray H Gilpatrick of Auburn after Harvey’s car allegedly was chased by a police cruiser at an intersection.

Auburn W. Earl Harvey William S. Silshy Androscoggin Superior Court Ray H. Gilpatrick Harvey

Warning About Candy Ball Explosives In Maine

Maine health officials warn against illegal explosive marketed as cracker balls that resemble candy. Fire prevention director Flynn notes unreadable labels may mislead children and that biting or impact can cause serious injuries. Fireworks are illegal under Maine law regardless of labeling.

Augusta Maine Larrick Flynn

News At A Glance Highlights From The Vietnam War Era

An American is executed by the Viet Cong as three more U S. service members die in Vietnam. Paratroopers attack a Viet Cong staging area but find the enemy had withdrawn. Premier Ky closes newspapers in South Vietnam. UN diplomats seek a Johnson plan to strengthen the United Nations on its 20th anniversary. Berlin activity eases along the Autobahn. In Washington Democrats push majorities while a silver coin bill advances. Civil rights bills face Senate battles as intraparty clashes rise. Domestic tensions grow as Teamsters strike disrupts Philadelphia markets. Dr William B Griggs, 92, honored for 71 years of medical service and plans geriatrics study. A Nashville suburb teen club faces auto theft and initiation sex practices.

Viet Nam U.S Nguyen Cao Ky South Philadelphia Teamsters William B. Griggs Nashville

Katina Trudeau Weds Ralph Mercier in Maine Church Ceremony

Miss Katina Bonnie Trudeau daughter of Helen Trudeau and the late Ernest Trudeau wed Ralph J. Mercier son of Maurice Mercier Sr. at St. Margaret's Church officiated by Rev. Gerard Doyon. The couple resides in Old Orchard Beach after June 27 with 125 relatives present at a reception in Saco.

Old Orchard Beach Katina Bonnie ‘Trudeau Helen Trudeau Ernest Trudeau Ralph J. Mercier Maurice Mercier Sr Main St Saco St. Margaret's Church Gerard Doyon Antonio Boisvert Paul Maurice Mercier Jr American Legion Hall Beach Street Claudette Champagne Ocean Ave Thornton Academy Kennebunk Mercier Pepperell Mfg. Co Biddeford Carmen Dallaire Delvica Dallaire Old Salt Road Roger Couture Yvonne Couture Main Street St. Margaret’s Church Couture Union Mutual Life Insurance Co St. Louis High School St. Francis College

Bicycle license deadline set in Biddeford

Biddeford Chief of Police Ed gar Sevigny announced July 1 as the license application deadline for bicycles in the city. He urged all bicycle owners to collect licenses at the police station.

Biddeford Edgar Sevigny Sevigny

Biblical Wise Men of the East Named

The text identifies Melchior Gaspar and Balthazar as the three Magi from the East.

Carpar Gaspar Melchior Balthazar

Disabled Lobster Boat Rescued Off Camp Ellis

A 35 foot lobster boat owned by Armand Gilbert ran aground on Middle Ledge in Saco Bay and was towed to Camp Ellis by the Coast Guard, a Camp Ellis lobsterman and his wife. The six hour operation involved pulling from the cutter line, pumping efforts, and fuel issues, with the boat sinking as it was freed. Residents called for more markers in the bay to prevent future groundings.

S.0.s Eagle Island Saco Bay Camp Ellis U.S. Coast Guard Armand Gilbert Foss St Biddeford George Norwood Middle Ledge Coast Guard Stephen Szumita Norwood Gilbert Donald Abbott Ferry Beach Szumita

Notice On Medicare Prescription Program In Sanford Maine

An advertisement promotes the Medicare Prescription Program offering 20 to 50 percent savings on medications for seniors 62 and older including veterans and widows. Rexall Pharmacy 28 Winter St Sanford Maine invites registration by mail or phone and notes capacity for about 1000 people. The piece also commemorates Former Sen Hlph Lovell as Maine’s first recipient of the Bon of Hygeia Award for outstanding pharmacist and civic charity over 25 years.

Hlph Lovell Maine U.S

Union Church To Open For Summer Season

The Union Church on Stoney Ledge Road Biddeford Pool opens Sunday June 27 with an 11 a m morning service led by Rev Stanley A Bennett. Services continue every Sunday through Labor Day. The church is non sectarian.

Union Church Stoney Ledge Road Biddeford Pool Stanley A. Bennett

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