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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1965

Page

2

Local Medical Patients and Social at Ossipee Lake

Rudolphe Cote of Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Linda Baril of Saco is a patient at Webber Hospital. Mr and Mrs Norman Patterson of Biddeford attended the anniversary party for Mr and Mrs Ralph Provencher at Ossipee Lake.

Rudolphe Cote Granite St Biddeford Webber Hospital Linda Baril Forest St Saco Norman Patterson Ralph Provencher Ossipee Lake

Final Knights of Columbus session and Legion officer installs

Rev. J. J. Mullen Council at Old Orchard Beach meets at 8 tonight in St. Margaret's Parish Hall to elect and install officers. Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post American Legion Biddeford installs tomorrow at 8 at the Post Home with Donald Leighton of Alfred presiding. Owen-Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary Saco installs tonight at the Post Home Beach Street with a banquet at Wormwood's Restaurant Camp Ellis beforehand.

J. J. Mullen Knights of Columbus Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret's Parish Hall Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley American Legion Biddeford Post Elm Street Donald Leighton Alfred Owen-Davis American Legion Auxiliary Saco Beach Street Wormwood Camp Ellis

Church Prayer Meetings Scheduled This Week

Mid week prayer gathering set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at Bible Baptist Church 144 Ferry Road Saco A prayer and Bible study also planned for Thursday at 7 30 p m at First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach A third prayer meeting listed for Thursday at 7 30 p m at First Assembly of God Church of Saco Ahepa Home 22 Pleasant Street

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Nursday Cod Ahepa Fleasant Street

Sorority Banquet Honors Attendance Award in Cape Elizabeth

Xi Omicron Exemplar Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a Crescent Beach Inn banquet where Mrs. Raymond Audie received a perfect attendance award. President Mrs. Jerome Daly announced the June Beta Sigma Phi convention in Boston and the June 5 covered dish supper at Paradise Park Old Orchard Beach hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Daly. Attendees included Mrs. Betty Stansberry, Mrs. Vera Scamman, Mrs. Paul Reay, Mrs. George Ange, Mrs. James Truman, Mrs. James Nadeau, Mrs. H. Clifford Berry, and Mrs. Thomas Daly Jr. The group plans a September meeting.

Cape Elizabeth Raymond Audie Xi Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Crescent Beach Inn Jerome Daly Beta Sigma Phi Sheraton Plaza Hotel Boston Paradise Park Old Orchard Beach Betty Stansberry Vera Scamman Paul Reay George Ange James Truman James Nadeau

Damages Awarded In Cross Action Suit

A York County Superior Court verdict awarded damages in a cross action arising from a September 15, 1962 Biddeford auto crash on Main Street. Eugene Caouette sought $10,000 for injuries and car damage against Francis X. Cote of Saco, doing business as Cote Funeral Home. Cote sought $2,500 for damage to his vehicle. Dansereau, formerly involved, has died.

Alfred Biddeford York County Eugene Caouette Francis X. Cote Saco Cote Funeral Home Cote Main Street Caouette Leon Dansereau The Funeral Home Dansereau

Card of Thanks from Berthe Fournier

Sincere thanks to my coworkers of the Herman Shoe Shop the Rochambeau Club friends and relatives who sent flowers cards and other gifts during my recent illness. Mrs. Berthe Fournier.

Herman Shoe Shop Rochambeau Club Berthe Fournier

Deaths Aurise Boise 55 Biddeford Woman

Mrs Aurise L Boisse 55 of 57 High St Biddeford died at home after a long illness Born in Biddeford January 5 1910 daughter of Remi and Emma Bolduc formerly employed by Pepperell Mfg Co She survived by her widower Gerard L one son and her parents three sisters and several nieces and nephews Funeral set for 11 am Saturday at St Andre s Church with calling hours at Emond Funeral Home 7 10 pm tonight and 2 4 and 7 10 pm Thursday and Friday

Aurise L. Boisse High St Biddeford Remi and Emma (Soulard) Bolduc Pepperell Mfg. Co St. Andre’s Church St. Ann’s Sodality Leo L. Boisse Gerard L Alice Perreault Eva Lachance Claire Cote St. Andre's Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Marion W. Davis Wells Funeral Services Held

Funeral services for Marion W. Davis 63 former teacher here are conducted this afternoon from her Post Road home after dying at her residence Sunday.

Wells Marion W. Davis Post Road

Awards Given Cub Scouts At Pack Meeting

Cub Scout Pack 310 met at Boucouvalas-Dupuis AMVETS Hall Saco with Arthur Waters presiding. Dates for Memorial Day parade rehearsal May 29 and May 31 uniform gathering at Pepperell Square were announced. A bottle drive June 5 and a picnic June 14 were scheduled with lunch guidance. Awards listed include Diehard, Nadeau, Howe, Lombard, Dupuis, Lennox, Roberge.

Boucouvalas - Dupuis Amvets Hall Saco Arthur Waters Thhe Shaw Art’s Pepperell Square Waters Drouin Alfred Road Biddeford David Diehard Paul Nadeau Michael Howe Clifford Lombard Denner Stephen Dupuis David Lennox Richard Lamontagne David Roberge Den 2

Troop 305 Hosts Parents Night in Biddeford

Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 305 held Parents Night at the Scout Hall on Mason Street. Mark Girard opened the ceremony while Francis J. Perry presented Camporee patches and screened slides of Camp Hinds and Mexican cities. Attendees included Owen Colomb, Mark Pinette, Peter Walker, James Merrill, John Merrill, and others.

Biddeford Boy Scout Troop Mason Street Mark Girard Francis J. Perry Camp Hinds Owen Colomb Mark Pinette Peter Walker James Merrill John Merrill David Crocker Brian Bergeron Albert Chaisson Ronald Bergeron

Queen Wears Old Jeans In Palace

Bangkok reports highlight Queen Sirikit as the world’s best dressed woman who favors simple home attire. She wears old jeans and shirts at home, reserving couture gowns by Pierre Balmain or Korn Kaew for state visits, with plain accessories in white black beige or pearl pink.

Bangkok Bangkok Post Sirikit Pierre Balmain Korn Kaew Ational Tress Thail

Weather Report for Portland Coast

The weather statement notes cloudy conditions and small craft warnings along the coast. Tonight is partly cloudy with little temperature change and lows in the lower 50s. Thursday will be partly cloudy and cooler with a chance of scattered showers or possible thundershowers in southwestern areas.

Portland

Gurney Corps Accepts New Member at Saco Meeting

The Fred S. Gurney Women's Relief Corps welcomed Mrs. Mabel Fairfield at G.A.R. Hall in Saco. President Mrs. Eva Sherman chaired as plans for the Rockland department convention June 11 and 12 were finalized. Donations were voted to the national fund and the department flag fund. Patriotic Instructor Beatrice Hover asked for two flags for Saco City Building to be presented later. A supper is planned for the June 22 meeting at the hall.

Mabel Fairfield Fred S. Gurney Women's Relief Corps G.A.R. Hall Cutts Avenue Saco Eva Sherman Department Rockland National Fund Department Flag Fund Beatrice Hover Saco City

Local residents return from Florida trips and summer plans

Ennebook residents Mrs. Edmund Cashen and Mrs. Alice Downing with Maj. Langley and Maj. Theilmann end a Florida visit to spend summer at the Downing residence on Summer Street. Atty. and Mrs. Crowley return from Passe-a-Grille Beach. The Ladies Aid of Kennebunk Baptist Church schedules a Friday food sale at 10 a.m. on church lawn with chairmen named. West Kennebunk Methodist Youth Fellowship plans a Saturday June 19 auction to be announced with donation contact details.

Alice L. Downing Maj Leota M. Langley Ethel Theilmann Clearwater Beach Fla J. Robert Downing Summer Street Noel Atty Daniel J Crowley Portland Road Passe- A-Grille Beach Edmund L. Cashen Floyd Mitchell Dela Caouette Auburn Monay Ladies Aid Kennelbank Baptist Church Charles Cousens Raymond Hutchins Ernest Eaton Heber Smith West Kennebunk Methodist Church Youth Fellowship Group Bruce Fairweather Mary Ann True

Kiwanis Hear George Skillins California Slides

Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis heard George Skillins present slides from his California trip. Donald Jones introduced the speaker. Portland guests Harold Hines and Nanzi Napolitano attended. Adelbert M. Jakeman Sr. gave the invocation and Alph Monier played piano with James Murphy leading singing. Next meeting is Ladies' Night June 9 at the Biddeford Saco Elks.

Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis C. Fayette Alphonse Monier James Murphy Biddeford-Saco Lodge

Firemen Respond To Flooded Oil Burner Smoke

Saco firemen were summoned at 6 44 a m today to investigate smoke in a kitchen at 65 Middle Street the home of Stephen Brik ates A flooded oil burner caused the smoke Two men with engine 2 answered the call.

Saco Stephen Brikates Middle St

Begovic's Tomcat Doboje and Court Dress Advice

Murat Begovic in Yugoslavia keeps a 24 pound tomcat and feeds it corn beans onions beets grapes and meat while supervising three young princesses and courtiers. The queen also dispenses fashion guidance urging modest hemlines and dresses fitting personalities. The article highlights fashion and court etiquette in a light cultural note.

Begovic Doboj Yugoslavia Murat Begovic

PFTA Group Hears Report On Membership

The St. Andre's Parents Friends and Teachers Association reports 753 members under Mrs. Lucienne Roy at an executive meeting in Biddeford. It notes a scholarship donation for a boy and a girl finishing eighth grade and a high school graduate, plus plans for a supper meeting and an upcoming picnic at St. Francis College grounds.

St. Andre's Therese Rossignol P.F.T.A Lucien Perrin Alphonse Remillard St. Francis College Pool Road Biddeford St. Andre’s High School Bertha Moulin Henry Camire Susan Gobeil Tina Bergeron George Neault William Sutton Paul Dorais Therese Charland Paul Beaupre June Dubois

Saco Mishap Causes Minor Car Collision at Route 1 Junction

Police report a collision at Route 1 and Ocean Park Road when Linda H Provencher age 20 of Westbrook turning left on a flashing yellow light contacted Abraham E Ross age 74 of Biddeford as his car entered Route 1 on a flashing red light. Damages were estimated at 75 dollars.

Linda H. Provencher Westbrook Abraham E. Ross Washington St Biddeford Saco Route 1 Ocean Park Road Ross

Johnson Proposes Tight Limits on Billboards and Junkyards

President Johnson urges a federal plan to curb roadside eyesores. The proposal would ban billboards within 1000 feet of major roads except in commercial zones and require screening junkyards near interstates. It calls for 90 percent federal condemnation aid on interstates and 50 percent on primary roads, plus 3 percent of highway funds for landscaping.

Pere Secretary of Commerce Johnson

Parking Lot London Traffic Ahead in Britain

AP reports with over 12 million motor vehicles using 200000 miles of roads UK researchers note each vehicle has about 30 yards of space. By 1890 the number of vehicles rises, signaling growing congestion and road use.

London Britain

Bible Study Graduates From Saco Church Program

First Parish Congregational Church in Saco completes winter and spring Bible study classes on the Gospel of John. Rev. Paul K. Weimer will deliver a Thursday night review and a graduation service with certificates awarded to numerous members and friends.

First Parish Congregational Church Saco United Church of Christ Paul K. Weimer C. Cheney Austin Jasper Beane Lester Black Carl Bohlin Fred Clark Albert Coleman Dorothy Dennett Clyde Dutton Maria Kokken Douglass Genthner Rita Ingalls Elvira Lord Walter McKenney Ralph Meserve Chester Pease John Roberts Ethel Smith Donald Spulick Stephen Stanton Harold Stevens Alvin Tetley Bruce Wakefield Dutton Paul

Cadette Scout Troop Plans Banquet and Parade Roles

Cadette Girl Scout Troop 239 held a meeting at the Scout Hall on Pool Street with Mrs. Raymond Lizotte in charge. They planned decorations for a mother and daughter banquet on June 16 and noted badges to be awarded that night and a June 4 splash party in Portland.

Biddeford Pool Street Raymond A. Lizotte Portland Jean Michaud Biddeford Congregational Church Suzanne Lizotte Estelle O. Letellier Linda Boucher Joyce Dube Jacinthe Lemelin Constance Brunet Patricia Michaud Helene Fortier

Saco Teachers Name Officers

Saco Teachers Association elected Robert Reed as president at its annual banquet at Smith Farm. The new officers include Robert Moody vice president Charlene Thompson secretary Mary Thurston corresponding secretary and Sarah Haines treasurer. Executive board members are Franklin Thompson Pauline Pollock and Catherine Johnson. Superintendent Bernard Forbush attended with Mrs Forbush and Mr and Mrs Benjamin Hall. Peter Harvey of Gorham State Teachers College performed after the smorgasbord.

West Falmouth Robert Reed Saco Teachers’ Association Smith Farm Robert Moody Charlene Thompson Mary Thurston Sarah Haines Franklin Thompson Pauline Pollock Catherine Johnson Bernard C. Forbush Forbush Benjamin Hall Hall Peter Harvey Gorham State Teachers’ College

Fragmentary traffic projection notes vehicle space limits

A report warns that vehicle counts could reach 27 million and, even with road projects, each vehicle would have under 15 yards of maneuvering space.

Hicles Leport

Democrats Form New Social Club in Biddeford

Democrats held a meeting at the Rochambeau Club hall in Biddeford electing Alcide J. Gagne as president with John Cleary as secretary and Frederic Deschambeault as treasurer. Protem officers named until regular elections. A membership drive is planned.

Rochambeau Club South St Biddeford Alcide J. Gagne Portem Protem John Cleary Frederic Deschambeault Gagne

Photographic Expo Reveals Kodak Super 8 Change

Irving Desfor reports from New York on IPEX, the International Photographic Exposition, highlighting the debut of Kodak Super 8. The system introduces sealed 50 foot cartridges, larger image area, instant loading, and non interchangeable film with Fuji showing a competing Single-8. Dealers expect Kodak gear by mid May while Fuji products ship later. several brands back the new format.

Irving Desfor IPEX America New York TPEX Fuji Photo Film Co Kodak Bell and Howell Bolex Keystone Dejar-Amsco Eumig and Bauer Argus Yashica Mirolta Canon Agfa Gevaert Fuji Film

OES Chapters Conduct School of Instruction

Mrs. Pauline Peacock led the guest book at the School of Instruction for District One at Aurora Chapter Kennebunkport with Mrs Helen Smith as chaplain. District Deputy Grand Matron Mrs Sarah Lennox led the session as Worthy Grand Matron Mrs Rachel W Fogg attended along with four grand officers and representatives.

Old Orchard Beach Pauline Peacock Miniwanca Order of the Eastern Star School of Instruction Aurora Kennebunkport Helen Smith Helen Speed Day Martha Jennie Rallis Charlene Rallis Gertrude Wight Alice Dale David Mooers Charles Mooers Sarah FE. Lennox Annette Chapter Saco Rachel W. Fogg Ella R. Fickett Betty Jean Braley Agnes H. Swett Florence Fielder Elizabeth Litchfield

Secretary Rusk Says Possible Second Soviet Missile Site Near Hanoi

Secretary of State Dean Rusk indicated a potential second Soviet missile installation in the Hanoi area of North Vietnam. He noted one site already present and said the extent of Soviet support remains unclear. He also reported Dominican Republic forces pulled back and a further U S withdrawal may follow.

Washington Dean Rusk Snd Hanoi Viet Nam North Viet Nam Rusk State Department Dominican Republic U.S Santo Domingo Johnson

Patricia Tripp Takes Third In National Sewing Contest

At the Saco Grange meeting Patricia Tripp was announced as third place in the national sewing contest judged at the state level. Sponsored by Saco Grange, she was recognized by Pomona Home Economics Chairman Thelma Farley. Memorial services were held with Milton Randall and others attending.

Saco Grange Grange North Street Saco Fred Bell Pomona Thelma Farley Patricia Tripp Milton Randall Edward Pelletier Christine Bell Marion G. Banks Florence Scammon Myra Goodwin Jeannette Lavigne Rachel Smith Robert Littlefield

Saco Mayor and Mrs Reny to Attend Western Maine Dinner

The Western Maine Managers Association invites guests including Saco Mayor Paul E. Reny and Mrs Reny to a dinner at Sherman's Restaurant on West Grand Avenue. Reny will discuss challenges of a part time city mayor government versus city manager system.

Saco Paul E. Reny Reny Western Maine Managers Association Sherman's West Grand Avenue Jones

Tips For Teens Etiquette Advice Column

A reader asks how to greet someone and Elinor Williams explains that girls should speak first to boys in social settings for ease and comfort. The column offers examples, notes that small mistakes happen, and invites readers to request free etiquette tips by mail.

Elinor Williams Elinor

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