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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1964

Page

4

Wells Dominates Three Cornered Track Meet

Wells High undefeated at home over Traip Academy and Berwick High. Wells wins with 96 points, Traip 45, Berwick 12. Keith Darling takes two dashes and broad jump while Gerry LaPierre adds pressure. Amirault breaks discus record with 146 feet and wins javeline and shot. Wells faces Sanford and Stoe Friday.

Wells High Traip Academy Berwick High Wells Traip Warriors Keith Darling Dlashes Gerry LaPierre Jimmy Amirault Sanford and St.oe Darling LaPierre Alexandre Allen McCrillis Gregoire Wister Libby Phillips Clark Emerton Stinson Reeves Weaver Thompson Ayer Alvord Berwick Bucklin Perry Milinski Bryant Sheldon Gallant Varney Smith Chase Amirault Foye Palm Tie Bucklin Gressis Evans Merrithen Campbell Mithen Burgess

The Meris Shop Mother's Day Shipment Arrives at Saco Store

The Meris Shop at 260 Main Street Saco announces a new shipment just in time for Mother’s Day. Sunday is Mother’s Day, and the ad highlights gifts for Mom.

Trophies Awarded At League Banquet By 20th Century Ladies

The 20th Century Ladies bowling league held its annual banquet at the Wonder Bar last night. Twenty four trophies and cash prizes were awarded to 40 participants. Wildcats, led by Rita Morel and teammates Monique Audet Paulette Arel Dorothy Rheaume and Frances Lemire, were named league champions for a second year. Dominos finished second with others including Trophyites Jets Strikers Pin Shakers Goofers and Rockettes. Individual honors went to Margaret Edgecomb for high average Estelle Harper for sple trophy and Monique Audet for singles. Rita Morel also won the giant handicap rolloff and Wildcats claimed both team trophies. Master of ceremonies was Nick Gillis.

20Th Century Ladies Bowling League Wildcats Rita Morel Monique Audet Paulette Arel Dorothy Rheaume Frances Lemire Dominos Jets Margaret Edgecomb Estelle Harper Nick Gillis

Doan's Pills Offer Bladder Relief and Comfort

Unclear text promotes Doan's Pills as a remedy for bladder irritation and related pains. Claims soothing effects on bladder irritation, fast relief for backache and headaches, plus a mild diuretic action. Encourages buying large size and notes long history of use.

Doan

Sanford Wins In Close Tri School Track Meet

Sanford tops Kennebunk and York in a tight tri school meet at Kennebunk with 58 to 56 and 50. Stan ley Cole of Kennebunk set a school record 2:04 in the 880 and won the pole vault. Sanford dominates weights hurdles and dashes as Albany Taplin and others place.

Kennebunk Sanford York Stanley Cole al Taplin Ronnie Williams Stoy Magocsi van Houten Nowell Cole Taplin Spencer Batchelder Hermann Wiliams Johnson Starkey Frederick Dunnell Balentine Williams Kalman Morris Magnesi Woodsome Randall Walke T. Pierce Soucie Young Pilon Crown Griffin Noell Mile Farwell

York Team Relay and Sprints Meet Highlights

440 yard relay results show Cole, John son, Batchelder, Spencer with 52.4 sec. York takes top position, Sanford and Kennebunk follow. 880 yard relays list York, Sanford, Kennebunk in order with 1:44.2. High jump shows Taplin first, Crown second, Saucier and Giroux tied for third at 5 ft 7 in.

Cole Johnson Batchelder Spencer York Sanford Kennebunk Taplin Crown Saucier Giroux

Mondor Wins Industrial League Roll Off at Roll-A-Way

Norman Mondor of Rachel and Rene's won the Roll-A-Way Lanes rolloff in Biddeford with 591 total pins aided by 85 bonus pins. Roger Thibeault placed second with 590 and Edgar Maim third with 588. Henry Pelletier topped singles with 121. Mondor earned the trophy with Roll-A-Way Lanes donating it and all winners received cash.

Norman Mondor Rachel Rene Biddeford Roger Thibeault Edgar Maim Henry Pelletier Wakefield Heating Mondor

UMP Golf Team Tops St Francis in Portland Match

UMP defeated St Francis College 3 to 1 at Old Orchard Country Club. Doug Hall beat Bill Watson 5 and 4 after a strong start. Rod Langlois earned the Red Knights only win, while Ben Truder beat John Lombard 3 and 2 and Bill Masterson defeated Cal Bridgham 2 and 1. George Watterson, for UMP, edged Rod Langlois 1 up.

St. Francis College University of Maine At Portland Old Orchard Doug Hall UMP Bill Watson Rod Langlois Red Knights Ben Truder John Lombard Bill Masterson Cal Bridgham George Wattson

Pittsfield Names New Town Manager Earl A White

Pittsfield selects Earl A White for town manager role after Tuesday announcement by selectmen. White, a Greenfield native, has led municipal government in Boothbay Harbor and in China.

Pittsfield Earl A. White China White Selectmen Greenfield Boothbay Harbor Ln China

Khrushchev Visit Spurs Egyptian Preparations

Egypt readies for Khrushchev with royal railway carriage polish and gingerbread palaces. Nasser officials praise Soviet support for lifting arms embargo, Suez sanctions, and funding Aswan dam while seeking new aid of about 120 million dollars. Despite past clashes, Cairo expects a warm reception and aims to advance economic cooperation during an anticipated 20 plus day stay.

Cairo Farouk Khrushchev Egypt Gamal Abdel Nasser Aswan Africa Nasser

Twilight league opens golf season in Biddeford Saco

Harvey Lamontagne Jr., club pro, says the Twi Golf Twilight League starts May 13. All men must sign up with Lamontagne at the pro shop before Sunday. Six teams will compete in a five week first half schedule.

Biddeford - Saco Harvey Lamontagne Jr Lamontagne

Johnson Rest Patterns Signal Stable Heart After 1955 Attack

A White House doctor outside the Johnson circle contends the president’s disclosed medical details imply a well-healed coronary thrombosis from 1955. Johnson’s routine shows cautious pacing with late-night activity balanced by morning rest, suggesting stable cardiac function and controlled workload.

White House Johnson

Maine Products Show forecast to be biggest yet

Portland officials announce the fourth annual Maine Products Show at the Exposition Building from August 26 to 28. The Department of Economic Development spokesman said inquiries from exhibitors are ahead of last year's Lewiston event, which drew more than 51,000 visitors to about 200 products. Previous shows were in Augusta and Bangor.

Portland Exposition Department of Economic Development Tuday DED Lewiston Augusta Bangor

Plans Set for Greek Pastry Sale at Biddeford and Saco

Final plans and committee chairmen were announced by St. Fotini Society of St. Demetrios Orthodox Church for the annual food sale opening at 9 a.m. Friday. Items include bakalava thipsis kourambiathis semousates finikia ravanie and koulourakis with committees led by Mrs. Kalagias Dragmonas Scontras Dalapas Collas Vanaties Coronias.

St. Fotini Society St. Demetrios Orthodox Church Biddeford Edward’s Market Elm Street Percy's Drug Store Main Street Saco Steve Kalagias Bakalava Rosella Dragmonas Thipsis Margaret Scontras Kourambiathis Pota Dalapas Semousates Mary Collas Finikia George Vanaties Ravanie Helen Coronias Koulourakis

Car Door Damaged In Saco Accident

Saco police say Jacqueline F. Nadeau, 34, of 16 Cleveland St., was opening her car door on Main Street when struck by a passing motorist, Albert W. McClean, 33, of Portland. McClean's car was undamaged and Nadeau reports about $100 damage to the left front door.

Saco Jacqueline F. Nadeau Cleveland St Main Street Albert W. McClean Portland McClean Nadeau

Vehicle Damaged In Hill Street Crash

An auto pulling away from the curb on Hill Street in Biddeford damaged another vehicle yesterday afternoon. Germaine Des chenes of Saco reported that as she traveled south on Hill Street she heard a noise and was struck on the right side by a vehicle driven by Maurice Wilkinson of Biddeford. No damage estimates were reported.

Hill Street Biddeford Germaine Deschenes Pepperell St Saco Maurice Wilkinson Hill St

Unusual Daily Rhythm Described in Brief Snippet

The text notes someone staying awake up to ten hours and swimming before lunch while taking a nap each afternoon. It highlights a distinctive, nonstandard routine without broader context or identifiers. The fragment emphasizes activity bursts and midday rest as key traits.

Sewing Contest Is Judged At Grange Hall

Judging of garments at the National Grange sewing contest subordinate level took place yesterday afternoon at Grange Hall on North Street in Saco. Winners were Miss Beatrice Scamman in Class 1A and Mrs. Avis Briggs in Class C, with the entries advancing to the John F. Hill Grange in Eliot for the Pomona level on May 7.

National Grange Grange Hall North Street Saco Geraldine Randall Beatrice Scamman Avis Briggs John F. Hill Grange Eliot Pomona Eleanor Watson Doris Bachelor Thornton Academy Sarah Ricker County Extension

Biddeford Officials Discuss Easement With Diamond National

City officials met yesterday with Diamond National Corp in the mayor's office to discuss an easement for new sewer lines crossing the property. Attendees included Mayor Willie Poms erleau City Solicitor York City Clerk Paul Deshaies Councilman-at-large Gilbert Boulcher L S Lavezzi and Alan W Coker of Diamond National. No agreement has been reached.

Biddeford Diamond National Corp Willie Pomserleau York Paul Deshaies Gilbert Boulcher L. S. Lavezzi Alan W. Coker Diamond National

Speech Center To Open At Pineland

POWNAL AP A diagnostic and research speech center will be established at Pineland Hospital and Training Center with a 77962 grant from the National Institute of Mental Health. Dr Peter W Bowman Pineland medical superintendent received the grant through Sen Edmund Muskie. The program aims to study learning differences in non verbal mental illness. Pineland also gets 23639 for staff training.

Pownal Pineland Hospital National Institute of Mental Health Peter W. Bowman Pineland Washington Edmund S. Muskie Maine

Tariffs Cut and Exceptions Sought in European Pact

The article notes a continuation of tariff negotiations with a 25 percent cut suggested for European rates and lists of exceptions due by September 10 to begin tough bargaining. It also reports The New York Times saying the Soviet Union, harshly critical of the Common Market, is testing Western ties by signaling potential relations and possibly accrediting a mission to Brussels.

New York Times Soviet Union Times Gensleva Brussels The

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