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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1965

Page

3

Advantages Of Being Bi Lingual Are Explained

A Fraternal banquet in Biddeford featured Rt. Rev. Msgr. Aime Giguere highlighting benefits of bilingualism. Attendees included Joseph D. Lavoie and Msgr. Giguere as well as awardees Corinne Corriveau Napoleon Dupras Nolette and Grebin. The ACA mourned the death of Ernest Damour and affirmed court ties with Franco American societies.

Fratermans Court Decary Canada-Americain Association Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Aime Giguere St. Andre’s Groun Msghr Giguere Corinne Corriveau Napoleon Dupras Order of Joseph Laliberte Oscar Nolette Sr Old Orchard Beach

Dessert Bridge Club Outing From Old Orchard Beach

Members of the Tuesday afternoon Dessert Bridge Club led by Mrs. Donald Briggs and other Old Orchard Beach residents traveled yesterday to Dover New Hampshire for dinner at Flagstones and a visit to the Cider Hill African violet houses in York on the return.

Old Orchard Beach Donald Briggs Thure Anderson Samuel Browne Leonard Gray John John Kennett Claude F. Garland Wesley M. Mewer Clement Wight Dover N.H Flagstones York

Saco Resident Hurt In Beach Traffic Mishap

Vehicle front end damaged after crash into a fire hydrant on Ocean Park Road. Glen Stevens of 3 Norman Ave Saco treated at Webber Hospital for lacerations to face and head. Sgt Jean Lacroix and Officer Warren Morgan investigated the incident.

Old Orchard Beach Glen Stevens Norman Ave Saco Ocean Park Road Stevens Webber Hospital Jean Lacroix Warren Morgan

Cadette Troop 24 Aids Red Cross Fund Drive

Cadette Troop 24 of Saco assisted the Red Cross fund drive collecting 48.32 in donations yesterday. Members include Jill Chadbourne Linda Warner Meredith Searle Deborah Bedard Margaret La Fond Jolene Philbrick Linda Hanson Patricia Tripp Bethany Hanson Carol Tripp Janice O Neil Maureen Quellette Carol Johnson Deborah Trecartin Deborah Harriman Katherine O Neil supervised by Mrs. Lloyd Trecartin Mrs. William Searle and Mrs. Robert Warner Also assisting were Veronica Merigold Allison Milne and Mrs. Frank Merigold and Mrs. Bryce Milne

Saco Girl Scout Cadette Troop Red Cross Yesteray Jill Chadbourne Linda Warner Meredith Searle Deborah Bedard Margaret LaFond Jolene Philbrick Linda Hanson Patricia Tripp Bethany Hanson Carol Tripp Janice O'Neil Maureen Quellette Carol Johnson Deborah Trecartin Deborah Harriman Katherine O'Neil Lloyd Trecartin William Searle Robert Warner Veronica Merigold Allison Milne Frank Merigold Bryce Milne

Oklahoma Teachers Prepare Nationwide Boycott Effort

Oklahoma teachers vote to boycott public schools next year to push for higher funding and a raises target of 1000 dollars per year. NEA sanctions loom as the state faces salary gaps, legislative funding failures, and a 2 to 3 percent sales tax vote.

Oklahoma City Okla Oklahoma Oklahoma Education Association Board of Directors National Education Association OEA Raymond Knight State Board of OFA NEA

Daughters Of Isabella Initiate Two Members In Biddeford

Beatrice Michaud and Rachel Dusseault were initiated at Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella in St. John's hall Biddeford. A candidate Beatrice Patenaude was named. Members urged to contact regent Mrs Isabella Boucher for Lewiston convention May 16 and nominations for the May social were listed.

Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella St. John’s Hall Adams Street Biddeford Beatrice Michaud Rachel Dusseault Beatrice Patenaude Lewiston Isabella Boucher

Bliss-Portland Strike Ends After 11 Days

About 300 Bliss-Portland Inc. workersReturn to work after an 11 day strike by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. A three year contract was approved by a 195 to 70 vote, with pay raises of 3, 5 and 10 cents over the years plus fringe benefits, negotiated with a federal mediator.

South Portland Bliss-Portland Inc International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Defense

U S Navy raids on North Vietnam and Johnson blast

Eight U S Navy planes attacked targets in North Vietnam on Tuesday night damaging bridges and river craft. In Saigon Deputy Ambassador A Alexis Johnson escaped injury as a ammo blast rocked a nearby movie studio. police later deemed it an accident.

U.S. Navy North Viet Nam Saigon U.S A. Alexis Johnson Johnson Alfa Studio Washington U.S. Air Force Viet Nam Robinson Risner Tulsa Okla Ithem

Honor parts announced for Marie Joseph Academy graduates

Marie Joseph Academy Biddeford Pool lists four graduates and honors. Marguerite Gregoire valedictorian, Sandra Ann Poulin salutatorian and essayists Susan Beaudry and Gloria Desjardins as second honor essayist. Gregoire 17, Poulin 18, Beaudry 17, Desjardins 17.

Marie Joseph Academy Biddeford Pool Rose Imelda Marguerite Gregoire Sandra Ann Poulin Susan Beaudry Gloria Desjardins Miss Gregoire Roemo Gregoire Lewiston University of Maine Sodality MTA Maine Poulin Roland Poulin Storrs Conn Willimantic (Conn

Dominican Crisis Deepens Amid U N and OAS Moves

Reports say two Dominican civilians wounded as rebels claim 22 unarmed killed since May 3. The OAS orders part of its peace mission home from Washington and postpones a May 20 foreign ministers’ conference in Rio. US officials defend actions as UN debates response.

U.S Organization of American States Dominican Republic Washington OAS Rio de Janeiro Dean Rusk London Viet Nam North Atlantic Treaty Organization United Nations United States Security Council U Thant Adlai E. Stevenson San Juan P.R Constitutional Movement Antonio Bonilla Aybar Jr The United

Interior of Dominican Republic Restless Area

AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan reports from the interior of the Dominican Republic, detailing the unrest beyond Santo Domingo, aiming to shed light on conditions outside the capital. The dispatch frames the situation in smaller towns and rural areas, highlighting local impacts and reactions.

Dominican Republic Santo Domingo William L. Ryan

Unrest in Santiago as Dominican capital turmoil grows

In Santiago Dominican Republic a 6 pm to 6 am curfew has deepened anxiety amid political turmoil. Crowds in Santo Domingo and Santiago urged arms at the army HQ, raising fears of a bloodbath as officers weighed who would prevail. The breadbasket region already suffers economic strain from the Santo Domingo crisis.

Santiago Dominican Republic Santo Domingo Puerto Plata la Vega Juan Bosch Fortaleza Armed Forces Radio Norte

Saco Grange Holds Degree Inspection and Speeches

Saco Grange conducted third and fourth degree inspections during last night's meeting at North Street hall. State Deputy Richard Burke presided. Mrs Catherine Mason received the women's degree, while the charter was draped in memory of 50 year member Mrs Alice Warren. Memorial services, a safety program, and a May 25 meeting with refreshments led by Mrs Jeannette Lavigne are planned.

Saco Grange Richard Burke Lebanon Catherine Mason Claire Scamman Alice Warren The Grange Frederick Bell Waster Barak M. Shibles Wells Grange Avis Briggs Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr Patricia Tripp Geraldine Randall Robert Corliss James Dale Isabelle McIver Victor Marden Edna Lane Lillian Merry Jeannette Lavigne

Rusk Shifts Plans as NATO Ministers Confer on Crises

At the NATO session opening Tuesday foreign ministers voiced unease over Viet Nam and the Dominican Republic. Rusk, checking plans, flew in from Washington as informants noted changes prompted by the crises. The alliance reaffirmed shared responsibility for a final German peace settlement as France indicated a European-led approach.

Dominican Republic Rusk London George W. Ball Washington Viet Nam Jand Maurice Foun Couve de Murville France China Soviet Union Harold Wilson Britain West Germany NATO United States Charles de Gaulle Atlantic Alliance

Four Politicians Escape Injury In Car Collision

Four Democratic state representatives escaped injury after a two car crash on Route 202. Rep Romeo L Laberge 75 drove one car alongside Irving F Crockett 50 of Freeport who drove the other. Reps Frank M Drigotas 50 Irenee E Drouin 40 and Victor J Gauvin 45 were in the car.

Monmouth Au‘burn Romeo L. Laberge Irving F. Crockett Freeport Frank M. Drigotas Irenee E. Drouin Victor J. Gauvin

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