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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1965
Page
2
Edward Neault and Romeo Forest are patients at Webber Hospital in Biddeford. George Wardwell, relative of Alyce Coffey, studies in Bryan Ohio. Robert Brochu of Riddeford winters in Miami Beach and plans to return to York Beach in June to work at the Animal Forest Amusement.
The Ladies Auxiliary T. W. U. A. AFL-CIO will meet Sunday at 3 p m in the Union hall 159 Main St Biddeford Dues will be collected St Marys School Associates hold an all day fudge sale tomorrow Nov 20 at the First National Store in the Biddeford shopping center
Confessions will be heard at St. Martha's Church Kennebunkport Saturday from 7 to 8 p m Confessions will be heard at St. Mary's Church Wells Beach Sunday before the 9 a m mass The Junior Band and songsters of the Saco Salvation Army meet Saturday at 10 a m
Norman J. Denton executive director of Sanford Urban Renewal Authority explains renewal plans to Saco Business Men's Association at the District Courthouse. He shows slides and a model, notes 75 percent federal aid, and says the project needs private, town and federal cooperation with a citizen committee as a starter. The project will be voted at an upcoming town meeting.
Sgt. 1 C Joseph Milewski, an Army recruiter at Presque Isle, will receive the Soldier's Medal for heroism shown Nov 3 in Germany. He risked his life to remove shells mines and grenades from a blazing ammunition dump.
Augusta AP report says Governor Reed nominated Laurier T. Raymond county attorney of Androscoggin County for probate judge in the Lewiston area. If confirmed, Raymond would replace Patrick F. Malin who resigned. Both men reside in Lewiston and are Democrats.
The U S Bureau of Public Roads approved 30 million dollars of projects in the Portland area including the Portland loop of Interstate 95 and a Westbrook arterial highway. Announcement came Thursday from the Maine Highway Commission.
I thank friends neighbors and relatives for cards flowers and gifts after my illness. My sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses for their kind care during my hospital stay. Wilfred A Roherge.
Mrs Celonie Thibeau 77 of Seaveys Landing Road Old Orchard Beach died after a long illness in an Old Orchard Beach nursing home. Born May 24 1888 in New Brunswick she was the daughter of Peter Arsenault and Mary Doucette. She married William J Thibeau and they celebrated 57 years. Surviving are her husband three sons a daughter a brother two sisters and 17 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Requiem high mass will be held Monday at 9 am at St Margaret Church Interment in St Marys Cemetery Biddeford Friends may call at the Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home Saturday 7-9 pm Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
Timothy P O Connor 75 of 165 Prospect Biddeford died yesterday at a local nursing home. Born April 9 1890 in Biddeford he was a pharmacist in Biddeford and Fitchburg MA for many years retiring recently. He belonged to St Marys Parish Maine Massachusetts Pharmaceutical Societies and Elks Lodge Fitchburg. Survivors include three sisters Sister Christine Marie Margaret and Catherine and two nieces and three nephews. Services 10 a m tomorrow at St Marys Church with interment in St Marys Cemetery. Friends may visit Cosgrove Funeral Home today 2 5 and 7 10 p m.
Peggy Bruce 57 a summer resident of Biddeford Pool for 35 years died suddenly in a New York hospital. She was born in Pittsburgh. Survived by her widower and several cousins. Funeral services tomorrow at 1 30 p m from Gallagher Funeral Home 2549 Church Ave Brooklyn burial in Brooklyn.
John Bradford 74 a former Livermore Falls resident died yesterday at a Biddeford hotel. Born July 26 1891 in Wayne he was head machinist at the old Saco Lowell Shops. Services were conducted at 15 Church St Livermore Falls with interment in Lakeside Cemetery. Local arrangements by Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco.
The Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks holds ritualistic services at 7 30 tonight at Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm Street Biddeford for Timo P OConnor a member of the Fitchburg Mass lodge.
Funeral services for George Dunn of Oak Street Biddeford were held at St. Mary's Church. Rev Coleman O Toole celebrated a requiem high mass with William Cleary as vocalist and Miss Louise Welch as organist. Rev Maurice Goan led graveside prayers at St Marys Cemetery where interment occurred. Bearers were Erin Murphy Richard Anderson John Sheehan Leo Mackell James Owens and John Daly.
Funeral services for Charles Mistos aged from 307 Main Street Saco were conducted yesterday afternoon from the United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford with Rev. David Wigley officiating. Interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco with bearers from the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks including Mayor Paul F. Reay and Timothy Crowley.
Tonight remains cold with the low teens and westerly winds 5 to 10 mph. Saturday brings mostly sunny skies and continued cold with westerly winds near 10 mph.
The Maine State Board of Education appointed four men to assist Rich ard Redmond as coordinator for the Economic Opportunity Program. James B. Morrison Jr. becomes administrator under ESEA, Andrew J. Peterson is named secondary education supervisor, Edgar Darby and John Boynton are field supervisors for the Neighborhood Youth Corps. Darby and Boynton will work from Lewiston and Augusta offices respectively. Martha G. Wasgatt is granted sabbatical for 1966-67 to pursue further studies after developing Farmington State College nursery school training.
The gathering led by President Carmen D Amico discussed Federal Aid to Education as a potential program. George DesRoberts outlined government efforts to reduce poverty via expanded funding for public and private schools and impact on St Marys School.
Saco's Democratic City Committee will meet Sunday at 7 30 p.m. in the District Court building to nominate a School Committee candidate to replace Charles Mistos who died suddenly this week. Chairman Samuel Gagnon announced today. Mistos was nominated at the Democratic caucus on Novy 9.
An overflowed oil burner at 57 Adams Street Biddeford brought firefighters this morning at 10 40. No water was used to fight the blaze in the three story wooden dwelling owned by Valmore Ruel. Occupant of the apartment is Mrs Alma Fortin.
Saco Recreation Department figures Myron Campbell and Robert Martin represent Saco Lowell New England Division Movement Corp with Michael Parenteau and Paul Mercier coordinating the affair.
An Old Orchard Beach woman, Gertrude D. Warren, 46, treated at Webster Hospital for head and arm injuries after a backing collision on Buxton Road in Saco. Edna W. Graffam, 54, said she was blinded by oncoming headlights. Damages estimated at 800 dollars. Another accident on Pleasant Street involved Marjorie B. Huot, 53, whose car side swiped a parked vehicle. damages to the parked car about 175 dollars and Huot’s car about 150 dollars.
The article argues there is no easy compromise in the Vietnamese conflict. Either Communist forces win and South Vietnam falls under their control, or the United States and South Vietnam prevail. It notes U S peace probes come from strength, with Britain Canada and others seeking channels to Hanoi, while Viet Cong arms reach Moscow Peking Prague Algiers Havana Jakarta and other capitals.
House Labor Subcommittee tour to study labor problems in northern European countries has been postponed indefinitely. Representative William D Hathaway of Maine said no mutually agreeable time could be found for the trip.
American Zinc Lead and Smelting Co reports earnings up 39 percent from 1964. Chairman Richard Young of St Louis says 1965 earnings equal 2.56 dollars per share and future meetings may be held in St Louis or New York. Maine repealed a state corporate meeting requirement earlier this year.
The Economic Development Administration picked Portland to host its northeast regional headquarters. The office, announced by Senator Edmund S. Muskie, aims to open in January with about 50 employees and will serve New England and New York states.
The narrative follows Mrs Oswald defending her son’s role while denouncing the Warren Report. Jack Ruby defends sanity in court as hearings delay his death sentence. Tippit widow Marie supports family with modest wealth, PTA and church work. Connally recalls near fatal injuries and ongoing recovery.
A United Baptist Church service in Saco at 10 30 a m Sunday features Rev. Stanley A Bennett delivering The Legacy of the Empty Mayflower. Chancel and senior choirs perform Holy songs, with organist Mary M Hill. devotional by Albert M Jakeman Jr and Thanksgiving baskets prepared. A 3 p m junior choir festival rehearsal follows.
Biddeford Parent-Teacher Association will hold its December meeting Thursday December 2 at 7 30 p m at the Kennedy School West Street Biddeford President John Narsiff said Elementary students will perform a Christmas concert after a short business meeting supervised by Douglas Weeks Biddeford public schools music supervisor Guest speakers include Clifford Clifford Jr Boys State representative and Beverly Donovan Girls State representative All parents may attend Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
The Biddeford Saco Rotary Club joins over 12 000 clubs in 128 countries for Rotary Foundation Week. President Harry Wooster notes the foundation aims to foster international understanding through projects and fellowships, with nearly 1 million dollars in new and ongoing programs.
St Marys School Associates announce a homemade fudge sale Saturday at the First National Store. Co chairs Mrs Donald Abraham and Mrs Maurice Labrecque will lead a large committee of parishioners ready to accept fudge donations or entries at the store.
Three St. Francis College students will repay damages after a beer can was thrown from their car into Adelard Huot’s front window on Eastern Avenue in Saco. Capt. Robert Foran said Mrs. Huot reported the incident at 12:45 a.m. and the youths were detained in Pepperell Square. Huot declined to press charges if restitution is made.
Police said a noon crash at Route 1 and Cole Road Biddeford involved Carlton E. Brock 43 of 38 Highland Street and George Harmon 76 of R F D 2 Biddeford. Brock said Harmon’s car appeared to stop then pulled into his path. Harmon said he did not see Brock. No injuries were reported.
A feast celebrating the Presentation of Mary will be held Sunday at Marie Joseph Academy Biddeford Pool. At 2 p.m. the senior students will host alumnae, with a short play a social period a Bible service and lunch served by the juniors.
McDonnell proposes a three year nine cent per hour raise seen as fair by union leaders but rejects changes to no strike clause and other benefits. Spokesman cites current average wage of 2.98 dollars per hour while union claims 2.77.
Saco police investigate theft of a load of clothes from an Elm Street laundromat. John R. Packard said he placed clothing in the machine and left to visit a friend on High Street. on return, clothes were gone. Patrolman Roger Guignard saw a man in the laundromat at 11:50 a.m.
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