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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1965
Page
2
Mrs Laurette Huot of 29 Main St Biddeford is a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center Portland. Mrs Eva Gagne of 30 Emery St Biddeford is a medical patient at Notre Dame Hospital.
The Auxiliary of T.W.U.A. AFL-CIO-CLC holds its May meeting Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Union Hall 159 Main St Biddeford. The Mother of the Year will be chosen and a luncheon will be served.
A Prayer and Praise Service is set for Friday at 7 30 p m at the Advent Christian Church parsonage in Biddeford. Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes for Grades 6 8 meet Friday after school at St Monica s Kennebunk. CCD for Grades 1 5 set Saturday 9 30 a m at the church. The Crusader Choir for grades 4 8 of Biddeford Foss Street and South Biddeford churches rehearses tonight at 6 30 p m. The adult Sanctuary choir of the two churches rehearses tonight at 7 30 p m led by Mrs Carl Deis and organist Miss Mary Robbins. Higher Grade Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army meet Friday at 8 30 p.m.
Owen S. W. Bowring Jr., 28, of Old Orchard Beach, was acquitted by a Superior Court jury after a trial on an indictment charging assault with intent to rape. Beverly J. Bearer, 15, testified she awoke in a Scarborough trailer park to a man on her bed and a struggle ensued. Bowring claimed amnesia and intoxication and said he did not know the girl.
Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory in Bar Harbor plans a June start for its 40th season of marine biology research. A $43,400 NSF grant funds equipment for 28 research groups led by Dr. William L. Boyle of the University of Chicago. The program includes 62 researchers from 26 institutions in 16 states, including 20 medical schools.
A 24 year old Sanford truck driver faces arraignment in District Court on May 19 for driving left of center in a head on collision in North Berwick last week that killed three Sanford residents. The defendant Paul F Cantin is charged with causing the deaths of three people.
Edmund E. Bailey of Arundel filed for bankruptcy in U.S. District Court with liabilities of 1567 and no assets. Two Biddeford residents, Kenneth H. Dutch and Francis E. Pierce, filed wage earner plans with liabilities of 1172 and 2323 and assets of 47 and 284 with 25 exempt respectively.
The Grenier family extends thanks to their family and friends for kindness shown during their recent bereavement.
Dr. Jean A. Servais 49 of Biddeford died yesterday in a Portland hospital after a career as an osteopathic surgeon in the Biddeford Saco area since 1953. Born February 19 1916 in New Bedford Mass he served in the Navy during World War II and OSS related work. He opened an Biddeford office in 1953 and was medical director at Saco Hospital. He is survived by his widow two sons his mother a brother and one grandson. Funeral services are Monday at St Marys Church Biddeford with burial in New Bedford Mass. Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford this evening and Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Mrs Virginie Bernier 69 formerly of Biddeford died in a Augusta hospital after a long illness. She was the widow of Alfred Bernier born July 26 1895 in Biddeford daughter of Simeon and Phelanise Perreault. Survived by son Edmond and daughter Alice Cloutier of Lewiston and several siblings. Funeral from St Andre's Church at 9 am Monday with burial in St Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call Emond Funeral Home Biddeford Saturday and Sunday.
Members of Blue Feather Council and Pocahontas Degree meet tonight at 7 30 at Boldue Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford to pay respects to Joseph Roberge husband of a member.
Officers and members of York County Barracks will gather at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Bridgeford tonight at 7:30 to say prayers for member Joseph Roberge.
Members of the Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post will meet at Boldue Funeral Home on Main Street to conduct memorial services for Joseph Roberge at 7 tonight.
Mrs Jeannette Allard Isenberg formerly of Biddeford Maine died in Las Vegas Nevada. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at St Marys Catholic Church burial in Las Vegas Cemetery. Surviving are two brothers Paul A Allard San Jose California and Marcel Allard Goleta California and her widower Elmer Isenberg of Las Vegas plus many relatives in Biddeford and Saco Maine area. Saco firefighters were called to a grass fire.
Tonight clear and cool with frost in the valleys and minimums in the 30s. Winds diminish to near calm. Saturday fair and warmer with increasing south and southwest winds 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Small craft warnings posted along the Maine coast but lowered at sunset today.
The Biddeford Athletic Field Action Committee reports new contributions from Raymond Lamothe Francis E. Cantara Sr. Council Chagnon Union St. Jean Baptiste Robert Nadeau Hector's Electric Motor Service Fernando Bourque Ronald Larochelle and White's Star Laundry. The AFAC has raised over 2000 dollars with 90 percent federal matching for Youth Corps funded field development. A public meeting is set at Biddeford High May 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Five men including Rev. Raymond Picard of Biddeford will be ordained to the Roman Catholic priesthood by Bishop Daniel J. Feeney in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Picard born Sept. 8, 1940 studied at St Hyacinthe Seminary and St Pauls Seminary Ottawa. his first mass will be at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco on May 23 at 10 45 a.m.
The Maine House extended discussion on a beer takeout bill amid opposition over Sabbath sales and teenage impact. Rep Meisner urged caution while Rep Kittredge warned against eroding Sunday traditions. A tabling motion failed 81 to 46 as absent members affected the vote.
Firefighters responded shortly after noon to a grass fire in the rear of 304 North Street in Saco. A booster line was used to control the blaze near the William P. Mackenzie property.
Kittery York Pomona Grange met at the Grange hall serving baked bean and meat supper to about 70. The fifth degree was conferred on six candidates from Quamphegan Saco and Kittery Granges. The next Pomona meeting is set for June 10 in Lebanon with Cumberland and Sagadahoc Pomona participation.
In the Americas the Dominican Republic faces upheaval as U S forces could depart, with fears of collapse among Dominicans. Rebels and the air force clash near the U S Embassy while the rebel radio goes off air. In Vietnam, Viet Cong losses total 178 dead and 53 captured after a Mekong Delta victory. Queen Elizabeth dedicates a Magna Carta memorial at Runnymede. Senate to vote on voting rights amendment, while the Navy reports recruiting limits. Congress members seek participation in the Calaveras frog event. Oklahoma justice Johnson found guilty of bribe-taking and ousted from the bench. local leaders in Waltham weigh a fifth term for mayor. Northward wagon train seeks Canada. Anniston rebuilding fund for a bombed Negro church reaches $2,000.
Secretary of State Kenneth M. Curtis announced a revision to Maine's point system. The plan would stop suspending or revoking licenses based solely on points and instead weigh a motorist’s overall driving record. Curtis spoke to the Lions Club that the new system is nearly ready.
The Division One Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians held its season finale at Salmon Falls Steak House Biddeford after a social hour at the AOH hall Elm Street. Hostesses included Mrs. Donald L Hilton Mrs. Roland Boss Miss Anne Hector and Mrs. Alfred Benoit with auxiliary president Mrs. Charles E Cartier in charge. The program featured solos by Hannah Grondin Elaine White Eileen O Rourke and Elizabeth Delaware duets by Irene Roy and Rita Reilly recitations and a getwell card for past president Grace Donahue.
Biddeford firefighters used a booster line yesterday afternoon to quell a field and woods fire along Proctor Road. The grass fire spread into nearby woods and the property owner is Nick Curro.
Rebel forces press in Santo Domingo with threats of new attacks if Americans do not withdraw. A Marine was killed by sniper fire near Hotel Embajador as rebels seize much of the business district. The OAS authorizes regional troops. Nicaragua and other nations pledge support while UN moves on recognition bids.
Curtis notes a thoroughbred horse is a specific breed, clarifying it is not merely a generic term for poor totals. The statement underscores distinctions in equine classifications during the discussion.
Cumberland County faced delays in disposing of the old Portland jail as the Portland Renewal Authority stalled on a $75,000 sale price. Officials warn the site is vandalized and risky, while a nearby land bid failed with the Nissen Baking Co. raising offers then pulling back.
Thornton Academy girls softball team routed Old Orchard Beach 25 4 yesterday in Saco. Remaining schedule includes May 20 at Biddeford May 25 at Old Orchard Beach May 27 Kennebunk at Thornton and June 3 Scarborough at Thornton. Maroon squad features Susan Lamb Patty Coburn Elise Shevenell Ann RanCourt Paula Deasey Fay Muhlen Linda Mondor Beverly Rouillard Susan Hunt Betty Foran Betsey Chappell Linda Monmonney Kathi Ledoux Annette Mercier.
Superintendent Raymond Kenneally spent two days on an accreditation visit at York High School as part of a visiting committee. The group included Chester Willette and Charles Puffer from the Maine Department of Education along with several regional educators.
The United States says it is giving a proposed border policing plan between North and South Viet Nam careful consideration. The plan involves Asian and African nations policing the boundary while the United States weighs the concept. The official New China News Agency dismisses the formula as a sham.
Residents circulate a petition calling for a general meeting to consult on the public good and to instruct representatives regarding Biddeford zoning. The document argues the zoning proposal could depreciate land, injure commerce, and abridge property rights, while City Clerk Paul Brunelle says he knows nothing about it and Mayor Edward Calin supports petitioning as legitimate.
The 97th birthday of Mrs Celia Westcott will be celebrated with an open house from 1 to 5 p m Sunday at the home of her niece and nephew in law Mr and Mrs Charles E Trafton at 40 Pleasant St Saco. Mrs Westcott was born in Saco and worked for years at York Mills. Her husband Alvah died about 17 years ago. A longtime Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters member she served as degree master of the lodge.
Miss Bonnie Lee Strauss daughter of Mrs Lawrence Strauss and the late Mr Strauss married Norman A Chretien son of Mr and Mrs Albert Chretien at St Marys Church Wayne Michigan on May 1 at noon A reception followed at Rouge Credit Union Hall Dearborn Michigan Attendees from Biddeford Maine included Mr and Mrs Albert Chretien Adrien LeBlond and family Jeannine Daniel Melvin Joey Mark Cecile and Mr and Mrs Emile LeBlond Marguerite and Mr and Mrs Victor Chretien Attendees from Windsor Locks Connecticut included Mr and Mrs Raymond Johnson.
Maine Senate gave initial approval to a 35000 bill creating a State Transportation Commission to draft guidelines for an integrated system. The study would focus on air transport and state ownership of airports in Portland Bangor Presque Isle Waterville and Augusta and assess rail water and highway needs.
Saco Democratic Social Club hosted a covered dish supper at G A R Hall Saco with movies and a England trip commentary by Robert Murray Sr. A June 13 meet at 88 Bolton St Portland and a July meeting at New Gloucester were announced A moment of silence honored Mrs. Harry A Warren former mayor’s wife
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