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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1965
Page
2
Tonight cloudy with showers and possible thundershowers. Lows in the 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Friday showers end in the morning, then partly cloudy and warmer. Winds shift to west and northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Gary Hamel, son of Mr and Mrs Roland Hamel of 99 West Cutts St Biddeford, entered Webber Hospital for eye surgery. Harold Strout of Roebuck Avenue Saco, past department commander of AMVETS, is a surgical patient at Togus Veterans Administration Hospital.
A baked bean supper sponsored by the Biddeford Pool Volunteer Fire Department and Coca Cola for Saturday night has been postponed until further notice, officials announced today.
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes for Grades 1 to 5 meet at St. Monica's Church in Kennebunk on Saturday at 9 30 a m Grades 6 to 8 meet Friday after school A Prayer and Praise Service is Friday at 7 30 p m at the Advent Christian Church parsonage at Hill and Chapel Streets in Biddeford
Grades 6 to 8 will meet Friday after school at St. Monica's Church. Grades 1 to 5 will attend Saturday at 9 30 a m at the church.
The Crusader Choir for grades 4 through 8 from Foss Street and South Biddeford churches will rehearse tonight at 6 30. The adult Sanctuary choir will meet at 7 30. Mrs Carl Deis directs and Miss Mary Robbins is organist.
The Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army are scheduled to gather Friday evening at 8 30 for their regular meeting. The session will cover drills, assignments, and community service planning.
The notice lists newborns for Biddeford families: Mark Walter Beaulieu born May 21 at 7 lb 14 oz. Paul Manzer Bean born May 21 at 7 lb 11 oz. Gary Raymond Crepeau born May 22 at 8 lb 14 oz. Patricia Ann Lamb born May 23 at 7 lb 7 oz. and a daughter to Martin W. Gonthier born May 25 at 6 lb 14 oz. Names, addresses, and birth dates provided.
The Saco Taxpayers Association will request publication of a list showing each property owner in Saco, its assessed value, assessment percentage, and taxes paid. Members approved sending a letter to the City Council and authorized a representative to attend the next meeting to back the measure. The group spokesman says it will improve city assessments.
The White House reported 6514 people evacuated from the Dominican Republic including 2289 U S citizens and 2475 with Dominican origin while 46 other nationalities’ citizens were on the list. Marines landed from Peeve One into Boxer’s area as part of a withdrawal plan and inter American force.
The Dube family thanks all who shared sympathy and support during our recent bereavement. Reverend Sister Marie Claudia Gagne and family extend heartfelt appreciation to nieces and nephews and all who offered prayers, condolences, and kind thoughts.
Mrs. Florida LaBranche expresses gratitude to Dr. Charest and the Notre Dame Hospital nurses for care during her stay. She also thanks friends relatives and neighbors for flowers and cards sent to her at the hospital.
Mrs Harriet H Knight 61 wife of Russell Knight of 39 Capitol St Augusta died yesterday in a Gardiner hospital after a long illness. Born Biddeford May 12 1904 she was the daughter of Arthur D and Cora B Hutchins Knight and was active in civic affairs and a former Belfast area teacher. Survived by two sons Russell B Jr Syracuse NY and Lt Daniel Knight US Navy Newport RI two brothers George E Hutchins Biddeford and Daniel with unknown address one sister Mrs Sylvia Lajoie Augusta six grandchildren and several nieces nephews and cousins. Funeral Friday at 2 pm Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home Flag Street with interment in the family lot Searsmont.
Victor Dubuc age 62 of 158 Cleaves Street Biddeford died at home after a long illness. Born February 28 1903 in Biddeford he was son of Joseph and Melanie Dubuc. He was a roofer and a St Andre’s Church communicant. Survived by brother William and sister Mrs Leo J Cote both of Biddeford and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St Andre’s Biddeford at 7 30 a m Saturday with calling at Emond's Funeral Home tonight 7 10 p m and tomorrow 2 4 and 7 10 p m.
Willie J. Nadeau 79 of 60 Pierson's Lane Biddeford died this morning after a long illness. He was born August 4 1885 in St Paul de Chester Quebec son of Moise and Virginie Nadeau. He lived in Biddeford 67 years worked at Saco Lowell Shops retired. Survived by widow Bellemire Perreault Nadeau two brothers Pierre and Alphonse Nadeau both of Biddeford. Services at St Andre Church Monday 8 a m with calling hours at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford Friday Saturday Sunday 2-4 and 7-10 p.m.
Members of the Biddeford Saco Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles meet at the Eagles Home on Birch Street then go to Emond's Funeral Home on Hill Street Biddeford to pay respects to deceased member Omer Nolette.
Miss Carol Ferranti daughter of Mr and Mrs Caesar Ferranti of Agawam Mass married Carl C Fancy Jr son of Mr and Mrs Carl C Fancy Sr of Biddeford Maine at St Ann's Church West Springfield Rev Vito Cannizzo presided Attendants included Mrs Jack Costello matron of honor and Lynn Fantelli flower girl Best man was Robert Fantelli with ushers Jack Costello Donald Parent and Robert Day Ring bearer Jack O'Brien Reception at Gina's Brass Rail They plan to live at 90B Colonial Circle Chicopee Falls after June 6 Mrs Fancy is a nurse at Western Massachusetts Hospital He attended Biddeford Maine and University of Maine and is a computer technician with the Air Force at Westover Air Force Base.
Sigma Delta group of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco and Biddeford re elected officers for a second term at a banquet last night at the Carriage House Portland Road Portland. Officers named include Evelyn Emerson president Jeannette Davis secretary and Nancy Cooper treasurer.
Periods of high and low tides listed with times across the day. The sequence shows morning and evening tides with varying intervals, indicating tidal changes expected throughout May.
Kennebunk authorities report about 20 000 raised or pledged toward Morningstar Plastic Corp of Cambridge Massachusetts, as the town coordinates a drive to fund 10 percent of the 36 000 target. Groundbreaking could occur in June near the Maine Turnpike with initial production by September and employment growing from about 100 to 300 over time.
The 18th annual dance revue by Gladys Ruben School of the Dance held at Linnell Gym Thornton Academy Saco. Mrs Ruben appeared in multiple acts with her son Matthew and others while introducing graduating pupils and assistants. Several pupils plan summer conventions in Boston and Mrs Ruben will teach part time during summer months.
Blanche Beal and Pauline Tufts are listed with Elinor Davis among residents referenced in a local legal or public notice. The fragment identifies several women connected to the case or proceedings.
Dr. Leopold A. Viger of 176 Elm St Biddeford chosen as president of the Citizens Scholarship Committee of Biddeford Mayor Edward F Gau lin announced. The committee plans a local fund for public and parochial school students and has awarded 6000 scholarships since 1961, the largest in the U.S.
In Saco 10th District Court Judge George Varney heard speeding cases for Biddeford men John L Ribbin 21 of 24 Center St and Raymond Sylvester 26 of 8 Williams Court Ribbin pleaded guilty to 45 mph in a 25 zone and was fined 30 Sylvester 55 mph in a 40 zone was fined 20 Saco police were complainants.
Saco firefighters responded at 9 20 p m yesterday to 28 Fairfield Street to assist with a flooded oil burner at the home of Mary Strickland. Firemen reported nothing used after arriving. three men engines answered the call.
In Frankfort Kentucky officials release statistics showing one in thirteen residents cannot read or write. The report estimates 225000 functional illiterates among Kentucky's three million population.
A meeting of the Veteran Firemen's Association is set for 7 tonight at G A R Hall. Sac City Clerk Robert J. Fenderson announced the planned gathering.
Saco Civil Air Patrol cadets from Thornton Academy plan to attend Brunswick's 21st anniversary fly-in on June 6 at Clyde Davis airfield in Topsham. Flying events start 12 30 p m with a model exhibit and a prize for the farthest traveling entrant. A bean hole supper follows at 4 30 p m rain or shine.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk plans to discuss with Latin American foreign ministers the possibility of a standby inter American force for hemisphere crises. Dominican rebel leaders accuse the United States of coercion.
Two electricians Howard Martin and Albert Philbrick were hospitalized with third degree burns after an explosion at the Eastern Corp pulp and paper mill in Brewer. They were repairing a generator at the chemical plant when the blast occurred. cause under investigation.
Firefighters answered an alarm yesterday afternoon at Sea Breeze Cabins on East Grand Avenue for a rear cabin fire. Fifteen men with engines 1 and 2 responded. four men from engine 2 of the Saco fire department joined briefly but aid was not required.
York County Society of the Maine Medical Association Auxiliary hosted the annual state auxiliary meeting at the Holiday Inn Auburn. Mrs. Thomas Anton presided over sessions and luncheon. guest speaker Mrs. Richard S. Sutter of St. Louis was installed as president-elect of the American Medical Association auxiliary and will become National President in New York in June.
President Johnson promotes John R. Oleson to Class Five in the Foreign Service following the 1965 Selection Board. Oleson, a Harvard graduate and veteran of Mexico City and Bilbao postings, is training in Polish at the Foreign Service Institute with fluency in Spanish and Polish. He and his wife Mary Elizabeth Russell have two children.
Mrs Beatrice Sadler of Waban Mass spent several days with Mrs Ruth Stevens and attended the open house for Mr and Mrs Charles Davis marking 50 years of marriage. North Lebanon Church to join West Lebanon Church for a memorial service at 10 a.m. next Sunday. The second Sunday in June services move to 9 a.m. worship and 10 15 a.m. Sunday School.
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey turns 54 today and plans a quiet celebration of work. He joked with reporters at a White House reception, avoiding age talk while sharing shirt and body measurements, and joked with his wife about kissing during photos.
Portland police recovered an unidentified man from Portland harbor. The body, believed to have been in the water about two weeks, had no matching missing person reports.
The American Red Cross will present a mouth to mouth resuscitation demonstration and film at 8 p m on June 12 at the Camp Ellis Fire Station. Officials urged all local men to attend free of charge.
The Biddeford High School Athletic Field Action Committee meeting scheduled for tonight at 7 30 is postponed. It will be held next Monday at 7 30 p m at Biddeford High School for a public briefing on Youth Corps plans and Biddeford's use of the athletic field, per Joseph Plamondon.
The State Highway Commission awarded a $15,735 contract to H. Manuel Stacy of Kezar Falls for a new Ross Corner bridge in Waterboro. Stacy was the lowest bidder among five.
Kennebunkport Memorial Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary held its installation night at the post home with Mrs. Elsie Perry as installing officer and Mrs. Mildred Cornealy as sergeant at arms. State officers include President Blanche Crown and Vice President Eleanor Heinze. York County Council delegates and alternates were named, and reports covered the recent county meeting and Poppy Day. Memorial Day parade details and upcoming village church service were announced along with the June 11 York County Council meeting at South Berwick.
Sons of Legion Squadron 26 met at the Tighe Beaudoin Farley Post Home Elm Street Biddeford. They voted to assist Legionnaires decorating veterans graves in five local cemeteries for Memorial Day and to join the parade on Monday. Commander Raymond Tillson led the meeting with 11 members present.
The report outlines plans to pay interest on state bonds to cover debt service for about 4.5 million dollars in bonds to be issued in the next two years to fund Maine municipal pollution abatement.
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