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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1965
Page
2
Western diplomats say the United States will make a substantial contribution to the United Nations soon, even though President Johnson did not mention it at the U N anniversary meeting. The report covers related Middle East and global crisis notes.
New York reports Pops art and Op art beach wear blending sandwich board style with cover ups. Cotton terry tops double as mats for sun tanning with shoulder hooks side ties. Colorful patterns include florals lace prints and quirky trims to attract attention at beaches pools and swim holes.
Rev William J Kelly is pastor with Rev John S Munroe as assistant pastor. Sunday masses at 6 30 7 30 8 30 9 30 10 30 and 11 30 daily mass at 7 30 a m First Friday masses at 7 30 a m and 7 p m Confessions Saturday 4 to 5 and 7 to 8 p m.
St. Monica's Church under Rev William J. Kelly lists Sunday masses at 8:30 and 10 a.m. A 5 p.m. Mass is held each Wednesday. First Friday Mass at 7 34 p.m. Confessions are heard before each Mass.
All Saint's Church pastor Rev William J Kelly and assistant Rev John S Munroe announce Sunday Masses at 7 8 9 10 and 1 a m daily mass at 8 a m and 6 p m Confessions are held Saturdays from 4 to 5 p m.
St Marys Church with pastor Rev William J Kelly and assistant Rev John S Monroe schedules Sunday Masses at 6 30 7 30 8 30 9 30 10 30 and 11 30 am daily mass at 8 am First Friday mass at 8 am and 6 pm Confession Saturdays from 3 to 4 pm.
Union Baptist Church on Stoney Ledge Road Biddeford Pool invites worshipers to morning service Sunday at 11 a.m. Rev. Stanley A. Bennett is listed as administrator.
The bugle call Taps was written by General Daniel Butterfield commander of a brigade in the Army of the Potomac during a lull in the War Between the States. He drafted the melody as his men camped at Berkeley Plantation overlooking the James River in Virginia.
Mrs Edith R Littlefield 77 of Dyer Road died at home after a long illness Born May 28 1888 in New York City daughter of John and Ella Rogers Attended New York schools and Woods Business College active in Dayton town affairs for over 20 years holding posts including tax collector constable town clerk and selectman Survived by widower Percy E Littlefield two sons Kermit and Bernard two daughters Elaine Grantham and Natalie Morang five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services Monday at 2 pm from Hollis Center Baptist Church Friends may call Shumway Funeral Home Sunday 2-4 and 7-9.
Saco police will impound bikes for five days on first offense and ten days on second with one month wait for third. Lt. Cote will brief owners on safety rules before release. Mayor Reay supports sterner measures amid four bicycle accidents in 48 hours, including one fatal, due to summer traffic.
KITTERY AP Lottery charges against South Berwick Fire Chief Richard A. Demers and three other South Berwick men were continued until July 2 in Kittery District Court. Demers Dennis R. Bennett Paul E. Crowns and William E. Rosseau released on $500 personal recognizance each. Charges stem from a state police raid on the South Berwick fire station hall June 8.
An overflowed oil burner at 42 Green Street Biddeford caused firefighters to respond last night. Chemicals were used to combat the blaze in a two story wooden building owned by Leon Grover and occupied by Ethel Crowley.
Brother Edgar of St. Louis High School receives a three week journalism seminar grant at Syracuse University New York. The Fall River native taught 20 years most recently in Biddeford and plans to return to St. Louis to start in school journalism guidance.
The forecast calls for cool and fair conditions tonight in Maine with low temperatures in the 40s. Sunday should bring warmer conditions inland as the day warms.
The note lists high tides and low tides for June with morning and evening times. Values show six high tides and five low tides across the day in two columns.
Church groups across Kennebunkport Wells Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach and surrounding areas plan evening services youth fellowships and CCD classes. Activities include Monday High School Religion classes at St. Martha Kennebunkport and multiple Sunday services at St. David Kennebunk St. Monica Kennebunk and other churches with varied times and venues.
Biddeford Saco Yacht Club called for aid to salvage an 18 ft pleasure craft owned by Gerard Richards of Biddeford. Saco firemen hauled the sinking boat from the river near 219 West St. The item list includes local church activities and a vege cheese recipe.
A series of birth notices from Saco Webber and local hospitals lists newborns with parent names and addresses. Kellie Beth Sweeney, Melody Lynn Nason, Christopher Arthur Fenderson, John Christopher Maksut, Pierre Leon Bergeron Jr, John William Foresman, Steven Daniel Cantara, a Cynthia June Charbonneau, John Edward Jr, and John Hogan Jr are among the new arrivals. Also noted is Richard J Rosen, son of Israel Rosen, born June 22 in Manchester New Hampshire.
Two 19 year olds, Bernard Henri of Saco and Thomas Lynch of North Attleboro Mass, were injured when a motor scooter collided with a car on Pool Road Biddeford. Lynch remained for observation at Notre Dame Hospital while Henri was moved to Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Police officers Nor man Arbour and Alphonse Faucher investigated.
Investigators describe a catastrophic crash near El Toro in the Santa Ana Mountains as a transport plane tail section ripped open after impact. Bodies and wreckage scattered over a wide area with uniforms and personal effects impaled on cacti. Capt. William F. Cordell Jr. and Capt. Jacques S. Senecal, experienced pilots, perished in the incident.
In Washington the Pentagon says no American planes were lost over Hanoi and would not comment on air over the city. Seoul reports say South Vietnam asked South Korea to send a combat division, with Premier Ky urging about 15,000 troops. Korea already has around 2,500 noncombat personnel in Viet Nam.
At Least as the meeting continued Tunisia and several Arab states urged Boumedienne to push for postponement. Red China North Korea and North Viet Nam favored keeping the conference scheduled. President Nasser planned a Cairo meeting that night to weigh key African Asian leaders and the Algiers conference prospects.
Marine Private Wayne M. Whitten son of Mr and Mrs Donald M Whitten of Kennebunk graduated from recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island South Carolina on June 15 He was assigned to Camp Lejeune North Carolina for at least four weeks of advanced infantry combat training before joining a Marine unit or school.
The Blue Feather Council, Degree of Pocahontas, met in Le Foyer Hall Biddeford to audit the club's books. Pocahontas Cecile L Jacques and keeper of records Louise Coulombe led the audit with Marguerite Coulombe Gertrude Wood Mary Wood Sadie Hill. An invitation to Cedar Crest Inn Old Orchard Beach was accepted for a later date.
The article reports Ray C. Bliss firing top aide William Cody Kelly after a desk intrusion linked to Kovac, amid intra party accusations. It notes Lt Richard Steinke's Vietnam refusal conviction at Naha Okinawa, possible five year sentence. Algeria’s Ben Bella coup triggers riots. Bernard Baruch and David O Selznick die.
AP reports Australia faces its worst drought in a century with millions of sheep and cattle thinning, crops failing, and four million trees dead. NSW drought officials warn of worsening conditions if rain does not arrive by August. rivers have dried in western regions and stock water is scarce.
Tommy Aaron shot a five under par 66 to grab a 36 hole lead at 133 nine under at the St. Paul Open. Arnold Palmer sit two strokes back with 138 tied by Joe Campbell Bob Goalby Bob Ratford Dean Reform Jacky Cupit as others falter in gusty winds at Keller Golf Course.
The Arundel Volunteer Fire Department responded to a dump fire on Sennott Road at 8 last night. Kennebunkport Fire Department assisted in extinguishing the blaze.
Not all bees sting. About 300 species of stingless bees exist across tropical and warmer regions, showing diverse adaptations and social structures beyond typical honeybees.
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