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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1964

Page

3

Optimism On Panama Squelched By Spokesman

Washington reports a U S spokesman cooled optimism over a Panamanian resumption of diplomatic ties after rioting in the Canal Zone left 21 dead. Panama’s president’s aide confirmed the pledge to restore relations, while the United States insisted talks on the canal’s future occur only after relations are resumed.

Washington USS Organization of American States United States Panama Roberto Chiari Panama City Panama Canal Zone Juan Plate Paraguay OAS United States of America Panama Canal US S

Curtis Quits Maine ARDA Post to Seek Congress Nomination

Kenneth M. Curtis resigns as head of the Area Redevelopment Administration in Maine and is expected to pursue the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 1st district. Curtis, 33, quit on Saturday as associates report petitions are circulating for him.

Cape Elizabeth Kenneth M. Curtis Area Redevelopment Administration Maine Congress Curtis

Raymond Martel Enlists In US Army

A Biddeford Recruiting Station reports 17 year old Raymond Martel of 2 Wood Ave Saco will join the U S Army. He is the son of Mr and Mrs William Martel and attended Saco schools. He will be assigned to the Transportation Corps under the branch selection plan. Approximately 400000 tourists visit Puerto Rico each year.

U. S. Army Biddeford Raymond Martel Wood Ave Saco William Martel Martel Transportation Corps

Vacation returns and local society notes in Kennebunk

Kennebunk residents including Mrs. Edmund Casnen and Mrs. Helen Laprel return from an eight week stay in Clearwater Florida. Dr. Elfred Leech visits Oneonta New York after time with his mother at Maine Osteopathic Hospital. Mrs. Robert Bryant returns home to Kennebunk Beach from Delray Beach and Fort Lauderdale where she worked with Broward County Audubon Society. Constance Robbins of Bar Harbor visits Olive Rebekah Lodge in Kennebunk tonight with supper at 6:30 led by Mrs. Mildred Thong.

Helen Laprel Kennebunk Beach Olida Garrett Wells Clearwater Fla Elfred Leech Oneonta N. Y Alfie Leech Maine Osteopathic Hospital Portland Robert Bryant Delray Beach Fort Lauderdale Bryant Broward County Audubon Society Corkscrew Everglades Rebekah Assembly of Maine Constance Robbins Bar Harbor Olive Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall Main Street Mildred Thong

Warning on Cigarettes Proposed Health Label

The FTC opens hearings on a plan to require health warnings on every cigarette pack and advertisement. Chairman Paul Dixon leads, with tobacco industry reps and health officials testifying over three days. The label would read cautioning that smoking is dangerous to health and may cause death from cancer and other diseases. A ban on ads implying health benefits is also proposed.

Washington Federal Trade Commision FTC Paul Dixon Surgeon General Commission

DeMolay and Community Meetings in Wells

A special Highpine Chapter DeMolay meeting convenes at 7 30 tonight in Highpine Masonic Hall with a degree rehearsal ahead of the March 2 inspection. Tonight's work bee runs 7 to 9 30 at Wells Second Congregational Church. Ladies Aid meets Tuesday at the First Church vestry. The MORE Movement holds a third discussion session at Wells Second Congregational Church parish house Wednesday from 9 30 to 10 30 am and 8 to 9 pm.

Highpine Order of DeMolay Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road Wells Wells Second Congregational Church Ladies Aid Society Wells Congregational Church

Society Places Building Deposit

A Biddeford meeting of the Rev. Melancon Assumption Society voted a building deposit as plans for forming a corporation and selling shares were outlined. President Desrosiers named sales manager. Paul Neault distributed regulations. A regional meeting is set for April 5 in Danvers, Mass.

Rev. Melancon Assumption Society Fremont Club Hall Alfred Street Biddeford Roland Desrosiers Paul Neault Danvers Mass President Desrosiers Lucille Neault Lorraine Neault Marie Jeanne Bosse Berthier Beaulieu Sanford Landry Barbieau Westbrook Constance Dutille Augusta

Whist Winners Named At Biddeford Party

The weekly whist event at Le Fover Biddeford yielded many prize recipients. Mary Gagne Ronald Ruel Bernice Beaulieu Precille Ruel and Paul Chabot earned special prizes with Rose Lemay claiming high score honors. Multiple players shared other score prizes while Charlies Smith won the consolation. Special outgoing prizes went to Martha Ruel Maurice Marcoux and Ernestine Delage. The paper notes further prize winners Ephrem Tardiff Lester Beaulieu Edward Caron Dora Rochon and many others. Another whist night is planned with a Grand Annual Whist event Sunday.

le Fover Foss Pool Streets Biddeford Mary Gagne Ronald Ruel Bernice Beaulieu Precille Ruel Paul Chabot Rose Lemay Mary Lemay Annette Paquin Anna Tardif Alma Beaudoin Gerard Beaudoin Arthur Bolduc Richard Gobeil Claudia Beaudoin Alfred Germaine Beaulieu Armand Turgeon Donald Chaloult Medley Beaulieu Celina Querat Ephrem Tardiff Lester Beaulieu Edward Caron Dora Rochon Alma Sylvestre Malvina Gaudette Joseph Plourde Shirley Janelle Mariette Jariz Yvonne Dutremble Donat Barabhe Lina Baiders Henri Laucier John Berthiaume Eugene Neault Delia Normand Wilfred Cote Germaine Mercier Andy Geroy Saide Hill Reinette ‘Turgeon Luciana Lemay Alice Morin Rosalre Chouinard Rolande Villeneuve Alfred Bald Wilfred Morin

Good Companions: Juice Over Ice With Sparkling Twist

A simple serving idea pairs apple and cranberry juices poured over ice. Add sparkling water or ginger ale to introduce a light fizz and refreshing lift.

Budget Increase Voted At Dayton

Budget appropriations totaling 54487 were approved at the Dayton annual town meeting held Saturday at Consolidated School. Public schools received 36480, with a 5078 increase over last year. others saw small raises in dump maintenance, street lighting, and blinker lights. Several budget reductions totaling 3030 were approved, and appointments for planning and secondary education discussions were postponed. Incumbents were re-elected to multiple offices despite contests.

Dayton Goodwins Mills Fire Department Goodwins Mills Fire Department, Inc Maine Publicity Bureau Robert W. Cole Sr E. Alfred Grantham David W. Smith Joseph E. Mullett Robert W. Taylor Helen J. Meserve Howard E. Procter Jr Calvin W. Tozier Ethel D. Mullett Jean O. Goodwin Coyle B. Smith Barbara A. Tozier Smith Richard G. Tozier Arthur E. Grantham Ruth M. Grantham Ruth T. Harris

Johnson recalls JFK assassination days and Mrs Kennedy

President Johnson reflects on the Kennedy assassination era noting Mrs Kennedy’s grace and leadership. He admits the job is tougher from within than expected, but says he is enjoying the work and intends to be a good president as long as he serves.

Pace One John F. Kennedy Kennedy Johnson

Science Shrinks Piles With New Non Surgical Method

New york special report announces Bio-Dyne, a new healing substance, shrinking hemorrhoids and stopping itch without surgery. Case after case shows reduction while relieving pain. Available as Preparation H in suppository or ointment form at drug counters.

New York, N. Y

Wells Resident Is Accused of Four Breaks

Biddeford police obtained warrants for Donald R. Perkins a 37 year old Wells resident held at the county jail in Alfred on charges of several alleged breaks in the Kennebunk area. Perkins was arraigned in Kennebunk Municipal Court and held on $2 500 bail for Superior Court. He is charged with three breaks at the Airport Garage on January 29 when 17 was taken February 7 when 8 was missing and March 2 when 6 was taken and a March 5 break at the McArthur Library when 7 was taken. All warrants allege breaking entering and larceny at night.

Biddeford Donald R. Perkins Wells Alfred Kennebunk Perkins Superior Court McArthur

Hoffa Appeals Court Bid After Denied New Trial

Hoffa seeks appeal to the U S Court of Appeals in the 6th Circuit after Judge Frank Wilson denied his request for a new trial on a jury fixing conviction. The Teamsters president faces 8 years imprisonment and a $10000 fine for attempting to influence the Nashville conspiracy trial jury in 1962.

Chattanooga, Tenn James R. Hoffa U.S. 6Th Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. Dist Frank Wilson Hoffa International Brotherhood of Teamsters Supreme Court Nashville

Mormon Meeting Is Held In Portland

About 400 people attended the Southern Maine District quarterly conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Frye Hall Portland. The session, led by Raymond Lane, divided the Saco Branch with Sanford area members joining. J Maurice Dupuis named president of the new Sanford Branch. Harry Ridley released, Roger V. Marden named president at Saco. David H. Atwater ordained as Elder.

Saco Southern Maine Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Mormon Frye Hall Portland Raymond Lane Litchfield Sanford J. Maurice Dupuis

Biddeford Youth Bruised After Street Collision

Andre Pepin a 15 year old Biddeford cyclist collided with an auto driven by Richard Marion 18 of 417 Main St Biddeford as he turned into Central Theater parking lot on Alfred Street The youth sustained bruises to his left shoulder and leg but refused medical aid.

Biddeford Central Theater Alfred Street Richard Marion Main St Andre Pepin Water St

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