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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1965

Page

3

Biddeford Man Held In Connection With Deaths

Philip W. Frenette, 23, of Biddeford, was arrested after a pursuit that started at Ocean Park Road and ended on Hill Street. He faces manslaughter, driving under influence, and failing to stop charges in connection with a South Portland crash that killed Navy pilot Stephen Morrison and Rosalie Cheney.

Philip W. Frenette Mt. Pleasant St Biddeford Saco Ocean Park Road Hill Street State Polce Frenette South Portland J.g. Stephen Morrison Navy Viet Nam Rosalie Cheney Portland Morrison Cheney Robert Foran Richard Nason Duane Millett Joseph Gagne

Future Auto Being Designed

London AP report outlines a world first repair it yourself car by designer John West. The seven foot long vehicle would cost about 560 dollars and seat five with 65 miles per gallon. The sealed for life engine can be replaced in 10 to 15 minutes by the owner using a DIY kit for dent repair and the fiberglass body never needs polishing.

London John West Canberra

Methodists Announce Maine Conference Appointments

Bishop James K. Mathews announced ordination and appointment results in the Maine Conference. New elders Rev. Luther T. Jose of Cape Porpoise and Rev. Russell J. Pepper of Gorham were ordained. Rev. John H. Jordan will pastor Saco School Street and Goodwins Mills churches. Edward F. Allen moves from Augusta District to Presque Isle. Biddeford church still seeking supply.

Westbrook Maine James K. Mathews Boston Methodist Church Luther T. Jose Cape Porpoise Russell J. Peppe Gorham Methodists Church John H. Jordan Old Town Stillwater Saco School Street Goodwins Mills Augusta Edward F. Allen Biddeford Presque Isle

Florida Tops List With 17 First Magnitude Springs

Florida records the most first magnitude springs with 17 noted, each discharging at least 100 cubic feet of water per second, a figure unmatched by any other state.

Florida

Auxiliary gift reaches twenty two thousand for hospital projects

The St. Andre's Home and Hospital Auxiliary presented a 22000 check to Sister Anne of Jesus for the hospital elevator in the new wing. The fund started from 158 cents per initial sum and grew through teas bazaars and food sales over several years. The group also aided the hospital with a driveway topping a new delivery table and an automobile for the Sisters.

St. Andre’s Sister Anne of Jesus Marc E. Simard

Legion Squadron Brief Rifle Practice In Biddeford

Legion Squadron 26 of the Sons of the American Legion in Biddeford affiliated with the National Rifle Association. A practice shoot was held to familiarize members with their rifles. The group will meet at 7 0 p m Wednesday at the American Legion Post Elm Street Biddeford to meet new commander Robert Poire. Officials noted instruction by NBA club leader Royal Sheltra and John Shannon.

Sons of the American Legion Biddeford National Rifle Association Tighe- Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Elm Street Robert Poire Royal Sheltra NBA John ‘Shannon

Piano Recital at Goodwins Mills

A varied program of classical and semi classical music was presented by Josephine Hill at the annual piano recital in Goodwins Mills Methodist Church Social Hall. Pupils Deborah Greene Linda Frappier Richard Goodwin Nancy Meserve Debora Goodwin Rita Harris and Deborah Frappier performed.

Goodwins Mills Josephine Hill Goodwin Mills Methodist Church Deborah Greene Linda Frappier Richard Goodwin Nancy Meserve Debora Goodwin Rita Harris Deborah Frappier

Bullfrog Contests and Nevada California Classic

A frog jump event features a frog in a marked circle with owners around the rim urging the creature to jump within 15 seconds. The finale highlights Nevada Governor Grant Sawyer's "Nuclear Ned" leaping 100 feet to 2 feet 11 inches, rivaling California Governor Edmund G. Brown's "Whispering Ed."

Nevada Grant Sawyer California Edmund G. Brown Angel’s

Biddeford to Close Municipal Offices for Memorial Day

Biddeford will close its municipal offices Monday in observance of Memorial Day according to City Clerk Paul E. Brunelle.

Biddeford Paul E. Brunelle

Boy Scouts Attend Merrimack County Camporee in New Hampshire

Representatives from Biddeford Troop 305 joined more than 650 scouts from 97 troops at the Merrimack County Camporee held in Daniel Webster Council at Clough State Park East Weare New Hampshire. Troop 305 organized the camp council fire with Wayne Walls and Roger Walls in charge and plans to mail awards for patrol projects to winning troops.

Merrimack County Daniel Webster Council Clough State Park East Weare N.H Biddeford Mason Street Hall Camp Council Wayne Walls Roger Walls Everett Dam Owen Colombe Mark Girard Wolf Patrol Albert Chaisson Hawk Patrol Mark Pinette Buffalo Patrol James Merrill Peter Walker David Crocker Michael Montagne James Sevigny Ronald Bergeron John Merrill Joseph Tipping Mark Hooper Francis J. Perry

Beach Civic Group To Have Silver Tea

Old Orchard Beach announces a silver tea hosted by the Women’s Civic Group on Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the White Lamb 1 Odessa Ave. Proceeds aid the fountain fund. Miss Florence Benson will play piano. Pupils from Grades 1 to 5 will display art with 63 prizes awarded. Art Association members will also exhibit.

Old Orchard Beach Isabella Melver White Lamb Odessa Ave Fountain Fund Florence Benson Art Association

Biddeford Pair Held On Larceny Charges

Alfred reports Chief Deputy Sheriff Burleigh M. Richards Jr. said two Biddeford youths, Clermont R. Grenier 20 and a 15 year old, were booked at York County Jail for stealing gasoline from John Harris’s Dayton farm and a shotgun from a garage. Court action was set for today at 10th District Court in Saco. The juvenile was later picked up after Grenier’s arrest by Biddeford police.

Alfred Dayton Burleigh M. Richards Jr Biddeford Clermont R. Grenier Taylor St York County Buzzell Road John Harris Richards 10Th District Court Saco Grenier

Poodle Wins Obedience Ribbon at Nashua Kennel Club Show

Beau Beau Bec a two and a half year old Toy Poodle owned by Clare Cyr of 242 Main St Biddeford took a four place ribbon and trophy in the Merrimack Valley Kennel Club Dog Show at Holman Stadium Nashua New Hampshire held Sunday.

Beau Beau Bec Clare Cyr Main St Biddeford Merrimack Valley Kennel Hol‘man Nashua N. H Miss Cyr

Dominican rebels seek constitutional solution under OAS oversight

U S brokered talks report factions excluding Communists and right wing extremists while Caamano signals readiness to resign once a government is agreed. Imbert rejects rebel concessions, insisting surrender. OAS facilitator Mora notes progress but independent sources supply no corroboration. A 1966 slated Dominican presidential election looms.

U.S McGeorge Bundy Antonio Guzman Juan Bosch United States Caamano Imbert OAS Mora Jottin O Cary Newsmen

NORAD's Vast Underground Complex Drives High Tech Defense

The NORAD project uses massive blast doors and a three mile tunnel system carved from granite to support a combat operations center. High speed data from aircraft, subs, satellites and radar feeds powers fast, decisive judgments for Washington Ottawa and the commander's theater.

North American Air Defense Command NORAD Washington Strategic Air Command Ottawa Canada Beast of the Underground

John Roberts Inc Signs Three Year Contract With Union

John Roberts Inc bids in Biddeford Maine with 175 workers receiving wage and benefit gains under a three year Amal New York City level contract. Pay increases total 30 cents per hour plus 10 cents in 1967. hospital allowance rises to 30 daily, coverage doubles to 120 days. surgical benefits up to 375, life insurance to 2000. Amalgamated old age pension rises to 75 with family coverage. Christmas holiday paid. seven holidays with pay. joint committee to study further increases. Union officials and company representatives cite industry wide gains and labor peace.

UTMU Biddeford Joseph Salerno Amalgamated Amalgamated Insurance and Welfare Program

State Senate Fast-Tracks Maine University Finance Plan

Legislature advances a $880000 bill to fund the University of Maine crash program expanding capacity. A $7 million bond for Portland and Orono campuses clears preliminary approval, with $2.4 million in the regular budget and $6 million in self liquidating bonds for housing and dining. A state employee pay raise of $2.25 million is approved, and a housing discrimination bill passes the Senate and moves to Gov Reed.

University of Maine Senate U. of M Portland Orono Reed

Wells Takes Third In Relay Events

Wells High finished third with 22 points at the Second Annual Southwestern Maine Relays held at Olmsted Field. Lin Reeves Les Smith and Don Bridges won the javelin with 423 feet, Reeves 149 feet 7 inches. Wells also placed in the 440 46.4 seconds second in the mile 880 480 shuttle hurdles broad jump and high jump.

Westbrook Deering High Falmouth Wells Tiny Wells

Brush Fire Burns Over Half Acre Near Country Club

A brush and woods fire burned over more than one half acre near the Country Club Friday afternoon. Firefighters used Indian tanks and 300 feet of hose to extinguish the blaze blamed on smouldering leaves. Units 14 and 15 with eleven men responded to the alarm.

Old Orchard Beach Country Club

In Ear Custom Hearing Aid by Acousticon Jackson Co

Advertisement promotes a custom ear canal hearing aid built entirely into a mould made from an exact impression of the ear. Customers receive a free replica model by writing to Acousticon Jackson Company at 536 Congress St Portland Me.

Acousticon Jackson Company Congress St Portland

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