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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1965
Page
2
Fair skies move in tonight with clear and cold conditions as lows drop into the 30s. Sunday remains fair with little change expected in temperatures across the region.
Mrs. Alvee Coffey of 8 Hillcrest Avenue Old Orchard Beach is listed as a patient at Mercy Hospital. Mrs. Esther Walsh of 239 Granite Street Biddeford has returned home after a surgery at Port and Medical Center.
WS Manager John Maddox invites last year’s CIO softball players and new players to report to Memorial Field on May Street Biddeford Sunday at 2 15 p m for a team meeting. An Auxiliary to York County Barracks Veterans of World War One meets Monday at 7 30 p m in St Johns Hall Elm and Main Biddeford with memorial services to be held.
A meeting at 11 a.m. Sunday will elect officers of Luke E. Hart Biddeford Assembly Fourth Degree in the Washington Street hall Biddeford.
A backing accident on Graham Street in Biddeford damaged the rear fender of Arthur King’s car. Ralph Chenard backing from Brackett Street struck King’s right rear fender. No injuries or damage estimates reported. Earlier, Gilbert Daigle was injured when his bicycle hit a car door on Alfred Street. Richard Drouin reported stopping the car as his wife opened the door. Daigle refused medical aid, injuring his elbow.
Soviet leaders Kosygin and Brezhnev reviewed the parade but did not speak. May Day celebrations worldwide mark labor solidarity. Hanoi radio says South Viet Nam efforts aim to defeat U S troops and reunify Viet Nam. Over 6.5 million attended May Day events in 750 Japanese communities.
Bennett announced a cease-fire agreement that would ensure personal safety for fighters on both sides including prisoners and those seeking asylum in embassies. Rebels signed by Hugo Conde and Col. Fausto Caamano, whose brother Francisco leads the rebels. Junta forces under Brig. Gen. Elias Wessin y Wessin did not yet have confirmed signatories. Papal nuncio Emmanuell Clarizzio helped negotiate and met with the Wessin Junta at Isidro air base.
The encyclical letter, attributed to Pope Paul VI, calls on leaders to heed mankind's desire for peace. It urges officials to preserve peace, avoid violent force, and promote conversations at all levels to prevent further suffering.
Mrs. Lillian Ledoux thanks the doctors and nurses at Webber Hospital for their care and friends and relatives for cards and flowers during her illness.
Frank Percy Staples 90 of 421 Pool Road Biddeford died yesterday at home after a long illness. Born April 15 1875 in Biddeford son of John R and Lucy Hill Staples one of the original owners of Staples and Johnson Boatyard now Marblehead Boat Yard Pool Road Biddeford. Funeral 1 30 p m Monday Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Laco with burial Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 2 4 and 7 9 p.m. Dunlap Lodge F and AM will meet for memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Leopold A. L Heureux 41 of 116 West Grand Ave Old Orchard Beach died in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born in Biddeford November 27 1923 he was a World War II US Army veteran and a member of the American Legion and the Court Depury Canada-Americain Association. Survived by his widow Gertrude Cyr four sons and three daughters and several siblings. Requiem high mass will be sung Tuesday at St Margaret s Church burial in St Joseph s Cemetery. Visitation at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home Saturday 7 10 pm Sunday and Monday 2 4 and 7 10 pm.
Funeral services for Mrs Regina Beaudoin of 36 Westland Ave Biddeford were held at 7 this morning from St Josephs Church a solemn requiem high mass sung by Msgr Elie Hevey Rev Nor mand Carrier deacon Rev Svymvio Levesque sub deacon with male quartet and Diana Rousselle on organ A St Anne s Sodality and Sisters of St Joseph s Convent attended Bearers were multiple Gauvin and Nadeau family members Burial followed at St Joseph s Cemetery with prayers at graveside from Father Carrier Out of town attendees included Aug uste Gauvin Lyman and Al Bartoluci Boston Mass
Winnifred B Schoff of Biddeford Pool wife of Ray E Schoff was held yesterday morning in Laco with Rev Norman J Langmaid of Portland officiating. Committal services at the graveside were in Pittsburg New Hampshire. Bearers were Bruce Bradbury James Rennie Donald Jones James Waterhouse Glenn Goodwin and Robert Gray.
Burial held at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Biddeford for five month old Shawn David Provencal, son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Provencal of 184 Lincoln Street Saco. Prayers were led at Shumway Funeral Home by Rev J Henry Fournelle administrator of Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco.
The Ogunquit Baptist church sponsors the May Ball at St Francis College gym tonight with the Baptist Youth Fellowship serving refreshments. Committee members include Miss Marie Labranche Mrs Alfred Blouin Mrs Marie Anne Dorais Miss Rose Labranche and Miss Germaine Vaquette.
Episcopal Young Churchmen of Christ Church Biddeford and Trinity Church Saco plan a Sunday 6 30 p m meeting for evening prayer and program. Evening prayer is set for Sunday 5 p m at St David Church Kennebunk with Holy Eucharist on Holy Days during the week.
CCD classes for Grades 1 through 8 will meet at St. Marys Church Wells Beach after the 9 am mass on Sunday.
Religion classes for all high school students in St. Martha's Kennebunkport St. Monica's Kennebunk and St. Mary's Wells Beach will be held each Monday in the Mothers' Club Hall Kennebunk Lower Village. Freshmen and Sophomores meet at 6 30 p.m. and Juniors and Seniors at 7 30 p.m.
The Methodist Youth Fellowship of the Biddeford Foss Street and South Biddeford Churches will meet Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at the Foss Street Church.
A Sunday evening service is planned for tomorrow at 7 o clock at the Biddeford United Baptist Church inviting local worshippers to attend.
The Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Goodwins Mills will gather Sunday at 7 p.m. for a church group event.
The Kennebunk Baptist Church will hold a Sunday evening service tomorrow at 7 PM. The event invites parishioners and community members to gather for worship.
A Salvation meeting will be held on Sunday at 7 30 p m in the Salvation Army hall located at 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach inviting local residents to attend.
The Wells Moody Church of the Nazarene on Route 1 will conduct a Sunday evening worship service tomorrow at 7 30.
Masses are held at 7 a.m. weekdays at St Margaret's Church in Old Orchard Beach. Vigil of Holy Days runs 3 to 4 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Confessions are heard every Saturday and on the first Thursday of each month.
The United Church Youth group for grades 7 through 12 will meet Sunday from 5 15 to 6 15 pm at the United Church of Christ Congregational in Biddeford.
An evening service at 7 o'clock will be held Sunday at the Advent Christian church located at the corner of Hill and Chapel streets in Biddeford.
An evangelistic service will be held Sunday at 7 30 p m at Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal church corner of Atlantic avenue and Third street Old Orchard Beach Youth service is conducted each Sunday at 6 25 p m.
An evening service will be held Sunday at 7 30 p m by the First Assembly of God church at the pi home 22 Pleasant street 2aco.
A Training Union will be held Sunday at 6 p.m. and an evening worship service at 7 p.m. tomorrow at Bible Baptist Church located at 144 Ferry Road in Saco.
An evening service is planned for 7 o clock Sunday at Advent Christian Church on Route 35 in Kennebunk Lower Village. The church Youth Fellowship group will meet Sunday at 6 15 p m.
An evening worship service will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Advent Christian Church located on Saco Avenue in Old Orchard Beach.
The Christ Ambassadors group of the First Assembly of God church will meet Sunday at 6 30 p m at the Ahepa home 22 Pleasant street Saco.
Kennebunk Free Christian Union Society will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. The gathering aims to discuss church events and fellowship plans for the local community. Members are urged to attend.
A Sunday service will be conducted at 30 at the Kennepunk Landing Free Christian Union Society. The notice notes the meeting location and timing for parish members.
The West Kennebunk Methodist church ship will meet Sunday at 3 p m for a gathering.
Junior Beacons for Christ from first to fifth grade gather Sunday at 6 p m at Lyman First Baptist church. The Junior-Senior Baptist Youth Fellowship of the church meets at 6 15 p m on Sunday.
An evening service will be held Sunday at 7 30 in the Ly man First Baptist Church Good wins Mills.
A Young People's service will be held Sunday at 6 30 p m followed by an evening worship service at 7 30 p m at Fail Gospel church Route 9A just off Route 109 Wells.
Miss Anita Duchette and Douglas Walls wed at Holy Family Church Sanford at 9 am. Rev Rosario Ouellette officiated. A four tier Chantilly lace gown with Sabrina neckline and a nylon veil accompanied a cascade bouquet. Guests treated at St Ignatius gym. The couple will reside in Biddeford after a trip.
Kal hae Deere Kennebunkport The Past Matrons Association of Madonna Chapter Order of Eastern Star met for a dinner and business meeting at the Kennebunk Inn. President Mrs Doris Martenson presided as funds projects were discussed. The next meeting is set for June 3 at Captain's Restaurant Cape Porpoise followed by a business session at Mrs Martenson's home in West Kennebunk.
A GOP gathering occurred Thursday from 5 to 7 pm at Summer Street in Kennebunk hosted by Mrs Elizabeth Smith with more than 60 guests in attendance. Hostesses included Mrs Lucille McBride Mrs John Kotlewski Mrs Rob ay Dowd and Mrs C M Crosbo.
River overflow continues from Pete One with sodden dikes at Niota Illinois where soft spots appear. Workers reinforce boils at Fort Madison Iowa as Corps of Engineers estimates about 10 million dollars in damage from Dubuque to Hannibal.
A church will hold a meeting Sunday at 6 p m at the church. Attendees are urged to arrive slightly ahead of the scheduled start time.
The Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship of Saco United Baptist Church will gather Sunday at 6 p m for a youth program.
Goodwins Mills Advent Christian church will meet Sunday at 7 p.m. in the evening service likely featuring worship and community fellowship.
The Senior High Youth Fellowship of the Saco United Baptist Church will meet tomorrow at 0 p.m. in the church hall. Members are asked to bring new ideas for activities and refreshments.
Adult Bible classes of the United Church of Christ in Biddeford meet Sundays at 8 p.m. in the parsonage and Thursdays at 2 p.m. at 291 Pool Street. Mrs. Donald Fraser hosts the Thursday sessions.
Local church at Kenne bunkport offers 9 a.m. doctrine classes for students. Activities focus on basic religious instruction and community study groups after the morning service.
Holy Communion will be celebrated during the 10 30 morning worship service tomorrow in the United Church of Christ in Biddeford led by Rev. David E Wigley pastor with a meditation titled In The Breaking of Bread.
A gathering of Church School teachers from Biddeford Congregational Church of Christ will convene Monday at 7 30 p.m in Fellowship Hall for planning and discussion.
A Saco cat becomes involved when Mayor Paul F. Reay rides on a fire truck. Chief Arthur Emmons reports that the scene at Cassette home Boom Road was handled by engine 2 crew who will treat the unlucky animal with expert care.
The Wells High School Sophomore Class staged its Sophomore Follies in the new Wells Junior High gym. Directed by Barbara Flewelling, the program featured numbers including Swanee, Anniversary Waltz, Four Leaf Clover, While Strolling Through The Park One Day, Side By Side, and Toot Toot Tootsie with performers such as Wayne Chase Kathy Spinney Joanne Howard Peter Russell and Lin da Clough. A closing chorus Les Belles Parisiennes led to a dance.
Biddeford firefighters answered four calls this morning including a grass fire at 220 Pool Street on Arthur Denoncourt property where burning grass spread. Earlier two grass blazes on Gertrude Avenue and Victory Lane were extinguished with a booster line and chemicals aided a carburetor fire in a Roland Laverrierre automobile on Graham Street.
U S Army Pvt Donald C Burnham son of Mr and Mrs Arthur C Burnham Goose Rocks Beach Kennebunkport Maine has been assigned to the 503d Transportation Co Special Troops Germany Burnham a mechanic in the company entered the Army in November 1964 He completed basic training and was last stationed at Fort Dix N J The 23 year old soldier is a 1959 graduate of Kennebunk High School.
The Maine Mineralogical and Geological Society held its annual banquet at Whittle's Tea Room in Falmouth Friday evening. President C Paul Wight welcomed the group as Alexander Hamilton of Kennebunk introduced Dr. Donald H. Chapman of the University of New Hampshire who spoke on A Geologist in Scandinavia with color slides. Attendees included Roy Cole Pine Point Lucille Desjardins Sarah Bridges Graves Francis MacDonald Maurice Poirier Saco Alexander Hamilton Kennebunkport Walter M. Wuth and C Paul Wight Old Orchard Beach.
A Saco well-baby clinic will convene Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Saco Public Health Office. A follow up immunization clinic for older children will be held with volunteer assistants Mrs. William Searle and Mrs. Peter Hellige aiding.
Try-outs for the West Biddeford Little League run May 3 4 and 5 at 6 15 p m daily at Memorial Field May Street Biddeford. Boys 11 12 on Monday 10 on Tuesday 9 on Wednesday. Those who have not yet done so must present birth certificates per officials.
Old Orchard Beach Assembly of the Rainbow travels by special bus to Kora Temple Lewiston for the Grand Assembly. Miniwanca Chapter of the Eastern Star holds a stated meeting at 7 30 p m Monday at Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall. Leland Scamman of Saco to speak on his Egypt trip with slides. Refreshments served. Nee Nah Council of Pocahontas meets Monday at 7 30 p m at American Legion Hall School Street. St John s by the Sea services Sunday at 10 30 a m, church school 11 15 a m. Bishop s committee to meet after the 11 15 service in Parish Hall.
The final meeting of the Women’s Educational and Industrial Union will be in Hamilton Memorial Hall Beach Street Saco on Friday May 7 at 1 pm lunch. Reservations must be telephoned to the social committee by May 4. Mrs Denis Lombard will outline General Federation aims and Mrs Paula Moulton will sing. The 1965 66 officers will be introduced by President Ellen Authier. reconvening on Oct 1 was revealed.
Dennis D Campbell son of Mr and Mrs Arthur B Campbell of Kennebunk Maine was promoted to specialist four in Germany serving with Headquarters 2d Quartermaster Group near Ludwigsburg He joined the Army in December 1963 after graduating Deering High School Portland Maine and attending Austin Peavy State College Clarksville Tennessee He is a member of Alpha Delta Sigma fraternity.
A bridal shower for Miss Pauline Roberge RN was held at Mrs. John W. Alley’s home in Saco. Guests opened gifts and enjoyed a buffet lunch. Roberge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Roberge, graduated from Thornton Academy and the Maine Medical Center Hospital School of Nursing and works for United Airlines in California. A May 29 wedding is planned. Attendees included Mrs. Josephine Roberge, Mrs. Barbara Roberge, and others. several guests were unable to attend.
Susan McIntyre, secretary, spoke on gardening and read the secretary's report at a Saco Boomers 4-H Club meeting held at Leader Gerard Cassette's home. Dress review is tonight at Dayton School. Dairy judging class set for May 4 at Scammon Dairy on Louden Road. Next meeting May 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Authorities reinforced by fire trucks using pressure hoses fear Viet Cong terrorists may plan bombings or riots to mark May ay. South Vietnam protests a Soviet claim that the Viet Cong is the sole legal representative. The issue involves the International Control Commission and alleged night air drops over Laos by North Vietnam or Communist China.
Kennebunk High School took a 75 12 to 642 victory over Traip Academy in a regional dual track meet. standout performances came from Kennebunk athletes Justin Coyle and Chuck Farwell in sprints and distance events, while Traip’s Ted Weaver claimed field wins in high jump 880 and shot put.
Olive Rebekah Lodge hosts Officers Night at the Masonic hall with a Penny Pot Supper led by Mrs. Evelyn Court. Webhonnet Club elects officers at Fletcher Street clubhouse. Luncheon at 1 follows with duties by Mrs. Henry Megert and Mrs. John Audibert. No school in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport for York County Teachers Convention.
Rev. W Vinton Murphy will exchange pulpits with Rev. John N Simpson tomorrow. Murphy travels to Hopedale Massachusetts for a service while Simpson preaches at the Wells Second Church at the 10 30 a m service.
Old Orchard Beach players at Odd Fellows Hall list include Edrice Bates Joan Deane Richard Shorey Ernest Day and many others. Winners were North South Day Shorey first Whelan second Bates Deane third. East West Dubois Fecteau first Ross second Thompson Brown third. Next week play moves to Thursday at 7 30 p.m. instead of Friday.
Ed ward Little captured top honors with 99 points while Lewiston and Biddeford trailed. Jack Ziminski won the 100 and 220 for the Tigers as Lyle Beach claimed discus and Ron Nadeau led in the mile with a 4:57.2.
In York County Schoolboy Golf League action at Old Orchard Beach Country Club Biddeford High and Old Orchard Beach battled to a 3-3 deadlock. Wayne Marshall edged Dick LeSieur one up in the top match. Sakalas beat Schmidt 2-1, Fowler defeated Fernett 8-7 with best ball to Old Orchard Beach, Marshall beat LeSieur 1 up, and Lerman defeated Parker 3-1 with best ball to Biddeford, one up.
Old Orchard Beach High School girls softball defeated St High girls 13 to 7 yesterday in a decisive matchup.
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