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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1964

Page

2

Local Cosmetology Convention Attendees Reported

Personal notices list Theodore Dyer of 281 Pool Road Biddeford as a medical patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Eva Landry and Lucien Landry of Dayton attended the Biddeford and Saco Cosmetologist and Hairdressers Association convention at the Eastland Motor Hotel in Portland. Yolande Lowell of Yolande's Beauty Silhouette at 21 Mount Vernon Street Biddeford and Mrs. David Boisvert attended the Maine State Cosmetologists annual hair fashion show at the Portand Eastland Motor Hotel.

Theodore Dyer Pool Road Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Eva Landry Lucien Landry Dayton Saco Eastland Motor Hotel Portland Yolande Lowell David Boisvert Yolande Beauty Silhouette Mt. Vernon St Maine Oo Motor Hotel Portand

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters Plan 730 Meeting in Saco

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters will meet at 730 tonight in the hall at Main Street and Pepperell Square Saco. Initiation Night will be observed by the Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post American Legion at 8 p.m. tomorrow in the Post home Elm Street Biddeford. Legionnaires not yet initiated are urged to attend and a clam chowder dinner will be served at 7 p.m. prior to the session.

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters Main Street Pepperell Square Saco Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post American Legion Post Elm Street Biddeford

Church Notes Show Thursday Prayer Meetings Across Saco Area

Local churches schedule Thursday prayer meetings at 7:30 p m across Saco Old Orchard Beach Biddeford and nearby. Activities include Bible studies Theocratic Ministry School and service meetings with volunteer youth help and a rummage sale planned by Biddeford United Church of Christ officials announce.

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Saco-Biddeford Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses Main Street Theocratic Ministry Bible Class The United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford

Court Of Honor Held By Girl Scout Troop 87

Girl Scout Troop 87 held a Court of Honor sponsored by Biddeford Pool Community Club. Leaders were Mrs. George S. Wemyss and Mrs. Herbert J. Smith. Officers were kept at last year’s dues with rotating cookie boxes and quarterly officer changes. New officers include Deborah Weymis as scribe and Carol Andrews as treasurer. Patrol leaders named for Turtle Bluebird and Filly patrols. Additional members listed.

Biddeford Pool George S. Wemyss Herbert J. Smith Deborah Weymis Scribe Carol Andrews Deanna Seward Valerie Wilson Turtle Patrol

Bog Garden Near Washington D C Preserves Miniature Wilderness

A two acre bog survives near the Washington skyline featuring bog orchids magnolias and azaleas along with two insect-eating plants. The miniature wilderness persists as a rare urban refuge for diverse flora amid city views.

Washington D. C

Card of Thanks to Neighbors and Mercy Hospital Staff

We thank neighbors and friends for thoughtfulness during our loss Mrs. Frank Jones and Family and nurses of Mercy Hospital for their kind care also many relatives neighbors and friends for cards and flowers sent to me Mrs. Ernest Garceau.

Frank Jones The Mercy Hospital Ernest Garceau

Portland city assessor Raymond Hearn dies at 70

Raymond IL Hearn 70 retired Portland city assessor died in Mercy Hospital after being treated for intestinal flu and heart ailment. A Saco native, he served the city 18 years and also worked as Maine appraiser for a federal Home Owners Loan Corp. He leaves widow Helena and son Warren R. of Portland. funeral plans incomplete.

Portland Raymond IL. Hearn Mercy Hospital Saco Hearn Maine Federal Home Owners Loan Corp Helena Warren R

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Jen nie Pearl Wuth of Old Orchard Beach

Funeral services for Mrs Jen nie Pearl Wuth wife of Walter M Wuth of 10 Franklin St Old Orchard Beach were conducted yesterday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with Rev C W Holmes officiating Interment was in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Bearers named and ritual services by Min iwanca Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and C Fayette Staples Post American Legion Auxiliary both of Old Orchard Beach conducted services the same evening

Jennie Wuth Jennie Pearl Wuth Franklin St Old Orchard Beach Walter M. Wuth Dennett and Craig Main St Saco C. W. Holmes Bible Baptist Church Laurel Hill Cemetery Donald Jones Herbert Bean Joseph Mullen Paul Wight Leslie Eastman Lesley Eastman

Funeral services for Mrs Grace I Hines

Funeral services for Mrs Grace I Hines of Kennebunk Pond Road Lyman were conducted yesterday afternoon at Shumway Funeral Home Saco with Rev Norman J Lang pastor of Washington Avenue Methodist Church Portland officiating Interment was in Pine Grove Cemetery West Kennebunk Bearers were Curtis Taylor Jr Everett Mooers and Clifton Hill Memorial services were conducted by the Goodwin Labbe Taylor Post American Legion Auxiliary Dayton

Grace I. Hines Kennebunk Pond Road Lyman Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Saco Norman J. Lang Washington Avenue Methodist Church Portland Pine Grove Cemetery West Kennebunk Curtis Taylor Jr Everett Mooers Clifton Hill Goodwin-Labhe Taylor Post American Legion Auxiliary Dayton

Portland Weather Summary Delivers Cool Windy Day and Night

This afternoon partly cloudy windy and cool with highs in the mid to upper 40s. West to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Tonight fair then increasing clouds and cool with lows in the mid to upper 20s and southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Thursday looks partly cloudy and cool as winds shift to northwest 15 to 25 mph.

Portland

Saco Woman Fined Ten Dollars for Unregistered Vehicle

Jeannette Tracy, 34, of 54 Beach Street Saco pleaded guilty to driving an unregistered vehicle and was fined 10 by Associate Judge William F Wilson Jr of the Saco Municipal Court. The hearing was continued from October 15 with Officer Armand Gadbois as complainant. A separate 10 day postponement in Donald Michaud’s case was granted due to County Attorney Lloyd LaFountain's appearance in a murder case in Alfred. Michaud was the driver involved in the October 3 accident on Old Orchard Road that killed Gary Forrest of Nashua New Hampshire.

Jeannette Tracy Beach St Saco William F. Wilson Jr Armand Gadbois Donald G. Michaud Hill St Biddeford Atty Lloyd P. LaFountain Alfred Joseph R. MacDonald Charles C. Black Michaud Old Orchard Road Gary E. Forrest Nashua N.H

Biddeford Firefighters Respond to Saco Alarm and Trash Burn

Biddeford firemen covered for the Saco Fire Department during a 6 14 alarm. They were later called to 21 Prospect St Biddeford where trash burned in a barrel on property owned by Lendre Crepeau.

Biddeford Saco

Teens urged to value individuality over trends

Elinor Williams responds to a teen reader arguing for self respect and consistent values rather than chasing short skirts and wild hair. The letter notes mothers restricting dating and parents fearing health and welfare while praising sobriety, school life, and long-term goals for teens.

Elinor Williams Elinor America

Daughters Of Ruth Donate To Chest Drive

The Daughters of Ruth at Biddeford First Universalist Church voted a donation to the Community Chest Drive during yesterday's vestry meeting. President Mrs. Edith Hutchins led opening service and a moment of silence honored Miss Anne Lowe. Plans were set for a Thanksgiving DAR Rebecca Emery Chapter banquet. kitchen chair Mildred McIntire and dining room chair Blanche Beal were named. Refreshments were provided by Beulah Dickerson and Mrs. Hutchins after a rummage sale report.

Daughters of Ruth Biddeford First Beulah Dickerson Hutchins

Saco Ogunquit Men Accepted By Fraternities Bowdoin College

Bowdoin College announces three incoming fraternity members from Maine towns. Michael R. Petit of Saco joins Sigma Nu. Charles E Belanger Jr. of Saco joins Alpha Delta Phi. David R. Smith of Ogunquit joins Psi Upsilon. All are Class of 1968, Thornt on Academy, Thayer Academy, and began studies in September.

Brunswick Saco Ogunquit Bowdoin College Michael R. Petit Roland L Petit Paul St Sigma Nu Bowdoin Thornton Academy Liberal Arts College For Charles E. Belanger Jr Alpha Delta Phi Charles E. Belanger Sr Nye St Belanger Psi Upsilon David R. Smith Gerald R. Smith Shore Road Thayer Academy Braintree Mass Smith

Hoover dies after long illness at 90 in New York

Nation mourns Herbert Hoover whose life spanned humble beginnings to presidency. Reports detail his early poverty, mining career, World War I relief work, 1928 election victory, the Great Depression, and relief efforts after WWII. Tributes from Goldwater and others laud his humanitarian service and lasting impact.

Hoover Warren G. Harding Calvin Coolidge Alfred E. Smith Franklin D. Roosevelt White House William Howard Taft United States Taft Roosevelt Truman Eisenhower Waldorf Towers

Nixon Sees Coverups as Campaign Issue in 1972

Former Vice President Richard Nixon argued at a news conference that the Johnson administration hid details of Walter Jenkins and Bobby Baker, calling it a major campaign issue. He said the coverups, not Jenkins’s misfortune, would shape voters’ views and warned of possible post-election actions regarding Vietnam.

Manchester N.H Richard M. Nixon Johnson Walter Jenkins Bobby. Baker Nixon Lyndon Johnson Maine South Viet Nam China

Four Bushes Are Blooming

Four cultivated blueberry bushes bloom in the yard of Rosario Demers at 6 Carver St Biddeford. Bushes typically bloom from mid May to early June with berries picked from mid July to August. A new harness track will open in Phoenix Arizona next January. Hoover died after a massive stomach and intestinal hemorrhage and organ failure. Dr Michael J Lepore announced the President's death with a hotel-stationary note dated October 20 1964.

Rosario Demers Carver St Biddeford Phoenix Ariz Michael J. Lepore Hoover President Hoover

Pilot Program At Locke School Is Discussed

Raymond A. Cook chief of the Bureau of Elementary Education and Supervision spoke to the Saco Parent Teacher Association at Burns School about a pilot program in Locke School junior primary classes. He outlined testing and grouping by maturity with Giselle Institute at Yale, emphasizing no link to intelligence and a flexible plan to fit children. He noted state influence is limited by school committees and answered parent questions. President Thomas Haley called for mother volunteers for noon supervision at Fairfield and aid in office work. Rita Lockhart named Room Mothers chair. next meeting Nov 17 at Young School. refreshments provided by a committee led by Mrs. Raymond Carter.

Raymond A. Cook Bureau of Elementary Education and Supervision Saco Parent-Teacher Association Burns School Cook Locke School Giselle Institute Yale University Saco Thomas Haley Fairfield School Rita Lockhart Young School Raymond Carter

Outdoor fire ban lifted in Saco and Old Orchard Beach

Saco fire department Chief Arthur Emmons and Old Orchard Beach Assistant Chief Linwood Kimball announce the lifting of the outdoor fire ban in their towns. Fire Chief Arthur King also states Biddeford's outdoor fire ban is lifted following last night’s rainfall.

Saco Old Orchard Beach Arthur Emmons Linwood Kimball Arthur King Biddeford

Death Of Hoover Mourned In Saco

In a statement from Saco Mayor J Edward Whelan the city joins in mourning former President Herbert Hoover. The mayor said the loss reflects the gratitude of citizens who remembered his public service and humanitarian work.

Herbert Hoover J. Edward Whelan Saco Whelan Hoover

Ask for What You Need Through a Want Ad

A brief notice explains how to use want ads to request goods or services. It outlines simple steps to place a classified inquiry, including a clear description of needs, preferred contact method, and any deadline or price range. The item age and origin are noted as context for readers seeking matches.

Johnson Starts Out On Midwest Campaign Swing

President Johnson begins a three state Midwest campaign swing with three speeches and motorcades. He visits former President Truman in Kansas City and attends Hoover service in New York. The itinerary includes Akron Ohio East St. Louis St. Louis and a return to Washington.

Washington Johnson Midwest Harry S. Truman Akron-Canton Ohio Akron East St. Louis Ill St. Louis Truman Hoover New York St. Bartholomew’s Protestant Episcopal Church Union Station Memorial Hall University of Akron Kansas City Scott Air Force Base Belleville War Memorial White House

Civil Air Patrol appoints cadet leadership at Biddeford Saco unit

Last night at Thornton Academy Saco the Biddeford and Saco CAP named Cadet Lt Carol McAusland as cadet commander and named Cadet John Campbell along with Irene Halasz as flight officers. Officers include Ronald Voisine Claire Poirier Sharon Danis and Cinderella Halasz with Halasz as delegate and Poirier as alternate. Edith Halasz Lt Deputy Commander and Sat Stone senior member directed the meeting. A lobster feed to benefit the unit will be at Jack Stover's Airport Freeport starting 11 am Sunday open to the public with applications from Reginald King Richard Hanson and Raymond Michaud.

Biddeford Saco Civil Air Patrol Thornton Academy Carol McAusland John Campbell Irene Halasz Ronald Voisine Claire Poirier Sharon Danis Miss Halasz Miss Poirier Cinderella Halasz Edith Halasz Francis Stone Jack Stover Freeport Reginald King Richard Hanson Raymond Michaud

Republican Meeting Tonight in Biddeford City Building

The Republican City Committee of Biddeford will meet tonight at 7 50 in the mayor's office at the city building.

Repulican Biddeford

Biddeford Women’s Dem Social Club hosts Halloween turkey supper

About 100 members gathered at St. Johns hall Biddeford for a turkey supper before a meeting. Decorations featured Halloween and election themes with a Democratic donkey and portraits of Lyndon B Johnson and local candidates. Special prizes went to Eva Dubuc Grace Hubert and Blanche Tremblay. Kenneth Curtis provided litter bags with candidate literature.

Biddeford Congress Laurianne Grover Eva Dubuc Grace Hubert Blanche Tremblay

Two Alarms Hit Saco Schools Fire Units Respond

Faulty sprinkler systems in Saco schools triggered two alarms within 24 hours. Thornton Academy issued at 7 p m with Engines 1 3 and Ladder 1 responding. low water pressure blamed. Fairfield School alarm at 6 15 a m involved Engine 3 crew. a faulty detector set it off. Biddeford covered Saco Station while two trucks were out of service. automatic mutual aid noted by Assistant Chief Arthur Oldread.

Saco Thornton Academy Fairfield Biddeford Arthur Oldread

Miami Car Deal Offers Husband Weighing Trade In

An auto agency in Miami invited women to bring their husbands to the showroom for weighing. They would deduct 19 cents per pound of husband weight from the car price, but pleaded customers to take their husbands back home due to lack of storage space.

Hubbies Miami

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