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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1964
Page
7
Readers dispute which sex is more beautiful among birds and why females often blend into the background. A letter-writer argues the male is colorful to attract mates, while another counters the female is brighter, citing peacocks and cardinals. Abby’s column prompts a playful, pointed exchange.
Nora Bowman, active in the Biddeford Saco area, has been assigned to Caracas Venezuela for missionary service. She trained in January at the Kingdom Ministry School in East Lansing New York and will complete six weeks at the Watchtower Bible School in Brooklyn before departure. Susan Baxter of Warsaw New York will replace her locally and has three years of ministry experience.
Members of the Past President's Parley of the Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary met Monday at Mrs. James McKeon home Biddeford Pool. Miss Germaine Lariviere presided as plans were made for the June 3 Auxiliary installation at the Legion Home and the annual banquet details were promised later. The mystery award went to Mrs. Gladys Lamb and the next meeting will be June 15 at Memorial Drive with host Mrs. Ida Noyes. Attendees included Mrs. Lamb Miss Lariviere Miss Pelletier Mrs. Morin Miss Petit Mrs. Barnes Mrs. Dolloff Mrs. Noyes Mrs. Kelleher and Mrs. McKeon.
Two Biddeford youths Nancy Bineau fourteen and Leonard Bineau ten were injured yesterday when an auto bicycle collision occurred at Smith and Main Streets. Patricia Lamirande nineteen of 475 Elm Street told police she bumped the children as she turned into Smith Street. both were treated and released at Webster Hospital.
Wallace closed his campaign at the Indianapolis Service Club amid jeers and applause while Welsh accused him of courting crossovers from Republicans. Ohio and Florida contests loom with Goldwater supporters strong, and Oklahoma sees Bud Wilkinson seeking GOP senate nod. Alabama Democrats face electors pledged or unpledged as Wallace backs an unpledged slate.
Earl S. Grames Jr. of 23 Mousam Road Kennebunk was found guilty of speeding in Municipal Court yesterday and fined $20 after pleading not guilty.
In Boulder Colorado the Buffaloes suffered a rare loss at home, snapping a 28 game streak of victories this season as Cincinnati toppled them on the home court.
The Maine Diocesan Council of Catholic Women holds its annual convention May 22 23 at Poland Spring with delegates from Most Holy Trinity Church Saco and a nominating slate led by Mrs Choroszy as president and Mrs Bedard as vice president The KennebunkYork County Teachers Association also elected officers in yesterday's session at the high school naming Carleton Robbins as president and listing other officers and committee members. The group welcomed a potential Saco convention next and featured talks on educating tomorrow and automation with donations to the Alaska Teacher Relief Fund.
Final plans for the silver tea and hair fashion show were arranged at the Biddeford Laco Hairdresser and Cosmetologist Association Affiliate meeting at Lorette's Beauty Salon in Biddeford. The event is set for May 17 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Oak Ledge Motel in Saco to benefit the Community Child and Family Guidance Association. Committee members include Alice Verrier as chair and Irma St Amand, Amy Shea, Cecile Boutet, Laurette Richard, Rita King, and others. Jerry Vermette donated facilities and Paul Brown will provide organ music. Next meeting is September 14 at Lorette's with refreshment committee of Rhea Hanson, Rita King, Cecile Boutet, and Clare Cyr.
York County Baracks members and World War One veterans met at the Biddeford hall on Main and Elm Streets. Commander Arthur Gagne led the session with Chaplain Thomas McGarrity giving the prayer. Napoleon Frechette reported on convention correspondence and delegates to Bangor were named.
Saco firemen fought a car fire at the Maine Turnpike entrance on North Street reported to be caused by smoking. The car belonged to William Crowley of South Boston Mass. Firemen returned to the station at 3 51 p m. Later at 9 09 p m they responded to a furnace explosion at Joseph Cloutier’s Ocean Park Road residence with no damage reported.
The passage lists officers including Commander Gagne Adjutant Raymond King Quartermaster Frechette and other names such as Fran cis Simard Fred Simard Ralph Smith Joseph Neault Walter Reardon Oliva Lariviere Thomas McGarrity John Flood and Senior Vice Commander Rudolph Vanesse for next month.
Old Orchard Beach man Richard Boudreau 21 of Walnut Street pleaded guilty before Trial Justice Wesley Mewer to operating after license suspension. He received a 60 day suspended sentence in county jail and a $50 fine. Old Orchard Beach police filed the complaint.
Major Henry Berkhoudt of the Salvation Army in Portland will lead a discussion on the Book of James at 7 30 tonight. The program at Salvation Army Hall, 91 Union Ave, Old Orchard Beach runs every Tuesday in May and is open to the public.
The 1964 Pulitzer prizes honor exposes of fraud and corruption and coverage of major events including the Kennedy assassination and the South Vietnam war. Awards omit fiction drama and music for first time since 1917. Public service goes to St. Petersburg Times for Florida Turnpike Authority probes.
Mrs. F. M. Cox of Bideford England, first woman mayor in 1952 53, arrives in Maine to speak at a Biddeford Saco Rotary meeting on May 13 at the Wonderbar Steak House. She is an alderman, writer of children stories, a journalism contributor, and a Justice of the Peace who defends women in public roles.
Biddeford firefighters were called to 74 May St at 1 25 p m yesterday for a fire in a field caused by burning trash. Today at 9 16 a m they were called out for an overflowing oil burner at 56 Bacon St. The owner of the two story wooden tenement building was listed as Hector Martin. Nothing was used for the blaze.
A Miniwanca Chapter eastern star meeting at Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall reviewed the 72nd Grand Chapter session set for Portland May 18 to 20. Officers were assigned duties and a School of Instruction at Clover Chapter Sanford was scheduled for May 26 with many invitations read for future events and rites.
Jim Lombard, driving the Phillips 66 team, won the Commercial League handicap rolloff at Roll-A-Way Lanes with 627 pins aided by a 95 pin handicap. Ray Bellefuillle Jr. took second with 617 after a 75 pin bonus, while Mike Hamilton scored 614 with 80 pins. Stan Roberts and Ed Munford tied for fourth at 596. Munford salvaged a high single after a wide fifth frame. Trophies were donated by Roll-A-Way Lanes.
The Kennebunkport PTA replaces its May meeting to join the final lecture in the Human Rights series at St. Francis College Biddeford this week. Members meet at Consolidated School at 7 15 Thursday evening May 7 with tickets provided.
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