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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1965
Page
2
Increasing cloudiness this evening with widely scattered showers and milder lows in the mid to upper 40s. Winds turn light from the south at 5 to 15 mph. Thursday looks mostly clear early with a touch warmer temperatures.
Miss Sandra Sullivan of Old Orchard Beach, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Sullivan, is convalescing at her home after an automobile accident Sunday.
The Biddeford Pool Community Club hosts a card party in the club hall at 7 30 p m Saturday. Circle Lacordaire and St Jeanne d Arc Society attend a 11 a m Mass at St Andre's Church Sunday with members meeting in the church basement at 10 45 a m. Merton Ira Staples AMVETS Auxiliary convenes at 8 tonight in the post home on Alfred Street Biddeford.
The American Legion Post will gather at 8 p m Thursday at the Elm Street Biddeford post home. An election of officers will take place during the meeting.
Biddeford Boy Scout Troop Auxiliary meets at 6 15 p m Thursday at St Josephs Parish Hall for the annual banquet.
Mid week prayer gathering will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m at Bible Baptist church 144 Ferry road Saco A prayer and Bible study will follow at 7 30 p m at First Baptist church Ocean avenue Old Orchard Beach
A prayer meeting is announced for Thursday at 7 30 p m at the First Assembly of God church in Saco. It will be held at the Ahepa home located on 22 Pleasant Street.
Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 303 observes a Friends of Troop 303 Night tonight at 7 in the vestry of the United Church of Christ Congregational in Biddeford.
The Hippodrome Circus will appear in Saco on June 2 at the Ross Road and Main Street intersection for one day only. All proceeds go to the Saco Firemen's Relief Fund, according to Fire Chief Arthur Emmons.
Gian Carlo Menotti pauses music to write a tragic drama The Leper for Marie Bell a veteran French stage star Set in a tenth century leper colony in the Byzantine Empire the work follows his Pulitzer prize winning The Consul and The Saint of Bleecker Street.
I extend sincere thanks to Father Levesque Doctor Fortier all relatives friends and neighbors for the lovely flowers and ecards I received while ill special thanks to Mr and Mrs Adrien L Heureux who cared for me night and day Sincerely Mrs Anna Breault and Sen O F M Didacus Breault.
Sister St. Marie Joseph also known as Charlotte Mandeville died at a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. Born April 14 1922 in Sorel Quebec she taught at St. Andre's School since 1943 and is survived by seven brothers and four sisters. Funeral to be held Friday at St. Andre's Church after calling hours at the convent.
Henry Jolin 66 of 137 Pool Street Biddeford died suddenly at home Tuesday. Born October 18 1898 in St Cyril Quebec he lived in Biddeford since 1937. Survived by widow Yvonne Rioux son Henry R Jolin two Manchester New Hampshire relatives four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may visit Emond Funeral Home and funeral services will be held Friday at St Andre's Church at 10 a.m.
Mrs Jeannette Allard Isenberg a former Biddeford Maine resident died in Las Vegas after a long illness. She once owned a restaurant on upper Main Street Biddeford and is survived by two brothers Paul of San Jose California a former Elite Photography Studio operator and Marcel of Goleta California a former Biddeford resident and newspaper photographer.
Joseph D. Roberge 68 of 59 Harding St. died at the Veterans Administration Center in Tagus after a lengthy illness. He was born May 19 1896 in Biddeford son of Saul and Georgianna Dubois Roberge a veteran of World War I and a former machinist at the Portsmouth Navy Yard. Survivors include his widow two daughters a son and several grandchildren. Funeral from St Marys Church Saturday at 9. Friends may call at BOLDUC Funeral Home Thursday and Friday.
The tiny three inch New Zealand bird known as the rifleman climbs trees rather than fly and is famed for being the nation’s smallest species. It is a poor flyer and relies on climbing to navigate.
Tide readings show high and low cycles across May with specific AM and PM times. Data lists dates and corresponding tidal events for early and late hours, indicating daily shifts.
The Taxation Committee reported the state income tax bill with eight of ten members opposing. By majority leader Emilien Levesque the measure was tabled until May 19, a day set for other tax proposals. Only Sen. Sidney Maxwell and Rep. John Cottrell Jr. supported the bill. No debate occurred.
Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's Church Biddeford for Hormidas Grenier of 160 South Street. A solemn requiem high mass was offered by Rev. Real Nadeau with deacon Rev. Sylvio Levesque and sub deacon Rev. J Henry Fournelle. Burial followed in St. Joseph's Cemetery with out of town attendees listed.
Saco School Committee received a fire safety report from Superintendent Bernard Forbush noting clean inspections of exits, fire equipment, alarms, and prevention items. Resignations of Nancy Booth and Anne Robbins were accepted. $520,150 was appropriated for the school year, action tabled. The board discussed heating service calls, a new 2000 gallon fuel oil tank for Burns School, and Head Start rejection.
A trailer truck and car collision at Storer and Main Streets in Kennebunk caused slight damage to Ruth Lea Vitt’s vehicle as it entered Main Street. Passenger Mrs. Arthur Chase and the truck operator were uninjured. Ronald W. Bailey of Portland drove the truck. Chief Frank Stevens investigated.
The Indonesian archipelago lies between the Indian and Pacific Oceans where strong currents race through the channels between islands. Currents reach up to 12 miles per hour, challenging mariners navigating the region.
Figures from the Biddeford Maine Employment Security Commission show 654 claims filed last week versus 551 a year earlier. The week-ago figure is 653 compared with 625 a year ago, per Manager Francis Coughlin.
The stock market dipped for three straight sessions but edged higher as aluminum stocks led gains on price rise expectations. The AP 60 share average rose 1.2 to 343.1 with industrials up 2.0 and rails up .3. Dow up 3.40 to 934.32 as volume remained active and mixed early.
U S Rep L C Arends says President Johnson's program omits the plight of farmers. He points to a statement filed March 3 by the Independent Bankers Association warning rural banks may soon curb credit as agriculture profits lag and debt grows.
The Osteopathic Hospital of Maine in Portland receives the annual achievement award from the Maine Health Council for pioneering work in chronic care and rehabilitation. The award was presented at Augusta.
The council announced the Second prize went to the Lewiston Auburn Occupational Center for outstanding work in helping handicapped boys and girls during Tuesday's meeting.
InterContinental Promotions Inc and the Dominican Fathers signed an agreement establishing the May 25 Clay Liston heavyweight title fight at the Central Maine Youth Center. Attending for the Youth Center were Atty. William Rocheleau and Sam Margolis represented InterContinental. The rental fee ranges between 2500 and 5000 dollars.
St. Marguerite of Union Street Jean Baptiste group met at St. Margaret’s Parish Hall to finalize a communion breakfast after the 8 am mass. State Sen Philip L Jutras will speak. Urbain Goulet chairs with the Huots and Marcottes in charge. Members and friends invited.
Secretary of State Kenneth M. Curtis praised federal legislation enlarging aid to areas with high unemployment. He wrote letters to congressional chairmen of Public Works Committees, including Sen. Pat McNamara who sponsored the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965.
The Old Orchard Beach Assembly Order of Rainbow will elect officers at a 7 p.m. Thursday meeting at Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall. The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Washington Avenue Methodist Church holds a Friday and Saturday auction at the Shorey store on Washington Avenue from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mrs C F Garland is general chairman and is assisted by members.
AUGUSTA AP Legislative Finance Officer Frederick N. Kneeland named Portland accountant Rodney L. Scribner as assistant in a $7,500 job. The appointment was announced Tuesday and approved by House Speaker Dana W. Childs and Senate President Carlton D. Reed.
Registration for children entering the junior primary grade in September will be held Wednesday May 19 in both junior primary classrooms at the Elementary School on School Street. Hours run 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 to 3:45 p.m. Children must be five by October 15, 1965, and parents should bring birth certificates.
Hal Jenkins of Orangeburg South Carolina will captain the Army track team for the 1965 season. Jenkins is named leader of the squad amid preparations for the upcoming season and its competitions.
International roundup notes 1,400 Marines arrive in South Vietnam and the Song Be battle ends with a Viet Cong retreat. Caamano meets a U.S. representative but vows not to back down. Rusk travels to NATO to press support for Vietnam and the Dominican Republic.
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