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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1964

Page

2

Local Personals Notice From Saco Area

Mrs Eva D Lamontagne of 130 Lafayette St Saco is a surgical patient at New England Baptist Hospital Boston. Miss Carol F Begley daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry T Begley Glenhaven Circle Saco a Thornton Academy graduate is a sophomore at Marietta Ohio College. Miss Susan W Gibson daughter of Mr and Mrs John R Gibson 431 Main St Saco a Thornton Academy graduate is a senior at Marietta College Ohio.

Eva D. Lamontagne Lafayette St Saco New England Baptist Hospital Boston Carol F. Begley Henry T. Begley Glenhaven Circle Thornton Academy Marietta (Ohio) College Susan W. Gibson John R. Gibson Main St

Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents Parley Meeting Change

The Past Presidents Parley of the Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Unit, American Legion Auxiliary, will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at the home of Mrs. Ellen Kelleher on Memorial Drive in Biddeford, instead of Tuesday. The Delta Alpha Club convenes Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Marion Dow’s Stacy Street home with Mrs. Florence Scammon co-hostess, and members should bring items for the blind auction. Our Lady of Victory Circle gathers 2 p.m. Sunday at the Freton Club on Alfred Street in Biddeford.

Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary P. m Ellen Kelleher Memorial Drive Biddeford Delta Alpha Club Marion Dow Stacy Street Florence Scammon Our Lady of Victory Circle Freton Club Alfred Street Biddeord

Confessions Schedule Across Local Churches

Confessions will be heard at St Martha's Church Kennebunkport Saturday 7 to 8 pm St Monica's Kennebunk Saturday 4 to 5 pm St Mary's Wells Beach Sunday before 9 am mass Junior Band and Songsters of the Saco Salvation Army meet Saturday 10 am.

St. Martha’s Church Kennebunkport St. Monica's Church Kennebunk St. Mary's Church Wells, Beach Soongsters Saco Salvation Army

Johnson Seeks Uplift With Prosperity Message and Stops

Johnson emphasized prosperity during a Detroit speech and noted that consumer prices rose 0.2 percent in September, 1.2 percent above last year. He cited wage gains and praised responsible management and labor restraint, while urging clergy to play a role in public life and urging voters to act with conscience at the polls. He planned further stops in Milwaukee, Rockford, and Chicago including a torchlight parade and a Chicago Stadium address.

Pace One Johnson Milwaukee Rockford, Ill Chicago Detroit Labor Department John F. Kennedy America

Illinois Assembly Hall Glass Mushroom Roof Description

The University of Illinois new Assembly Hall is described as resembling a giant mushroom with a glass roof. The structure features a glass ring around the roof, a quarter mile of glass, 23 feet high, covering 35 000 square feet and comprising 700 panes.

Champaign, Ill University of Illinois’ New Assembly Hall

Biddeford Fire Responds to Leaf Pile Blaze

Biddeford firemen were called to Prospect Street yesterday afternoon to extinguish burning leaves on the street. The fire was confined to the leaves with no damage reported.

Biddeford Prospect Street

Death of 13 year old Biddeford girl at Boston hospital

Miss Jeanette Lambert of 6 Lafayette Street Biddeford died Thursday night in a Boston hospital after five weeks at Children’s Hospital. She was a sixth grade student at St. Andre’s School and member of the Cruise of St. Andre’s. Survived by parents Alphee and (Mrs) Lambert and paternal grandmother. brothers Ronald, Normand, Alphee Jr.. sister Muriel Piper. Funeral Monday at St. Andre’s Church. visitation at Bolduc Funeral Home tonight after 7 and Saturday and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m.

Jeannette Therese Lambert Lafayette St Biddeford Boston Children's Hospital S. Andre’s Grammar School St. Andre's School Alphee Lambert Napoleon Lambert Pvt Ronald Lambert

Louis A Parisien 73 of Saco dies at home

Louis A Parisien aged 73 of 50 Free Street Saco died this morning at his residence after a long career at the Saco Lowell Shops for 27 years retiring 19 years ago. He was born in Canada on October 23 1891 son of Louis A and Ellen Parisien. Survived by widow Lillian LaPlante Parisien three sons Louis A Jr Biddeford Raymond F Saco Maurice R Portland one daughter Mrs Ethel N Martel Saco three brothers John Harvey Parisien Cornwall Canada Ray Parisien Massena NY 15 grandchildren two great grandchildren and several nieces. Friends may call at Cote Funeral Home Saturday and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Louis A. Parisien Free St Saco Canada Louis A Ellen Herbert) Parisien Lowell Most Holy Trinity Church Lillian (LaPlante) Parisien Louis A. Jr Biddeford Raymond F Maurice R Portland Ethel N. Martel John Harvey Parisien Cornwall Ray Parisien Massena N.Y Cote Funeral Home James and Beach Streets

Funeral rites for Mrs Mary R McCallum conducted at Laurel Hills

Funeral services for Mrs Mary R McCallum of Old Orchard Road Saco were held yesterday morning at Laurel Hills Cemetery. Rev Stanley A Bennett of Saco United Baptist Church officiated at the graveside service.

Mary R. McCallum Old Orchard Road Saco Laurel Hills Cemetery Stanley A. Bennett Saco United Baptist Church

Arthur E. Day Funeral Held in Saco

Funeral services for Arthur E. Day of 5 Storer Street Saco were held Wednesday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco Rev Stanley A Bennett of the Saco United Baptist Church officiated at Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford.

Arthur FE Arthur E. Day Storer St Saco Dennett and Craig Funneral Main St Stanley A. Bennett Saco United Baptist Church

Handbags and Women’s Dress in the Fashion Line

AP fashion writer Jean Sprain Wilson notes handbags define women’s dress and outpace men in appeal. The piece contrasts male pocketbooks with women’s capacious handbags, arguing purses keep outfits neat and hands busy, even as secrets hide in pockets.

Jean Sprain Wilson NEW York (Ap

Service training duties for three Biddeford area soldiers

Pvt. Roland R. Nadeau of Biddeford's 14 Clarendon St. begins eight weeks of basic training with B Company, 4th Training Regiment, U S Army Training Center Infantry Fort Dix New Jersey. Pvt Richard A Lantagne of Kennebport starts eight weeks of basic training at Fort Dix with plans for two weeks leave then advanced infantry schooling or reassignment. Pvt Richard F Morin of Biddeford assigned to B Company 4th Training Regiment Fort Dix Infantry for general military instruction in the eight week program.

Roland R. Nadeau Simeon Nadeau Clarendon St Biddeford B Co 4Th U.S. Army Training Center Infantry Fort Dix N. J Pvt Nadeau Biddeford High School U. S. Army Training Center Richard A. Lantagne Roland F. Lantagne Kennebunkport Lantagne Richard F. Morin Irene Morin Pool St B. Co 4Th Training Regiment

Eyewitness Account of Bank Robbery Trial Details

Eyewitnesses described two robbers wearing sunglasses and bandanas who looted a bank, one man grabbing cash over the counter as the other fired shots and commanded victims to the floor. A gunman identified as MacDonald was seen in a lineup. defense objected to evidence. Witness Buckley testified outside the bank, recounted pursuit and a fatal shooting, and said he captured an unarmed man.

Abbott Roberge Bean MacDonald Somersworth Walter J. Buckley Arlington Mass Buckley Black Yorkshire Municipal Court Main Street Trooper Black Wayne E. Beckus Beckus Black Ishot Iore

Clearer night and cooler. weekend forecast discussed

The piece notes a cold night with low temperatures between 25 and 35, followed by Saturday fair and little change. It then shifts to fashion commentary about handbags and wardrobes, praising leather goods and coordinated ensembles as a stylish trend.

Seven Elderly Die In California Rest Home Fire

In Colusa California seven elderly residents died as a fast moving fire engulfed the Oak Manor Rest Home. Coroner Howard Moore said all deaths were due to carbon monoxide poisoning and noted a caretaker and an inmate repeatedly entered the building to rescue others.

Colusa Calif Oak Manor Colusa County Howard ‘Moore Moore Ernest Linebaugh Rosa Rourke

Welcome to the Fold Baby Birth Notices in Biddeford Saco

In the Biddeford Saco Journal a welcome note lists newborns and their families: Everett William McKinnon at Hearn Road Saco weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces born Oct 23. Linden Reginald Jr at 217 Main St Biddeford 7 pounds 14 ounces born Oct 23. Steven Michael Moreau at 48 Wakefield Ave Saco 7 pounds 1 ounce born Oct 24. plus Kathleen Ann Boucher 5 pounds 12 ounces Oct 25. Marie Lynn Smith 6 pounds 9 ounces Oct 25. Linda Marie Sinnott 7 pounds 2 ounces Oct 26. Melanie Ann Nadeau 7 pounds 12 ounces Oct 26. Leslie Ann Desjardins 7 pounds 6 ounces Oct 26. also William Emery Hutchins born Oct 28 in Norfolk Virginia with Biddeford and Hutchins grandparents named.

Webber John McKinnon Hearn Road Saco Everett William Linden Lee Main St Biddeford Linden Reginald Jr Jean Paul Moreau Wakefield Ave Steven Michael Frederick Daggett Pleasant St West Kennebunk Jacques Boucher Washington Ave Kathleen Ann Douglas Smith Foss St Marie Lynn Robert Sinnott May St Linda Marie Raymond G. Nadeau Glenwood Ave Melanie Ann Harry J. Desjardins Warne- Lane Thompsonville Conn Leslie Ann William J. Hutchins Norfolk William Emery Norfolk Naval Hospital Gerard Lemay Hill St George F. Hutchins Oak Ridge Road

Sedan Reported Stolen In Saco

The theft of a 1961 two door gray sedan was reported by Mrs. Roger Labbe of 30 Cutts Ave. She left the car in the Oak Lodge parking lot on Main Street and found it missing this morning after returning to the Saco Restaurant. Police have issued an all agencies alert to state and Massachusetts authorities.

Saco Roger Labbe Cutts Ave Oak Lodge Main Street Labbe Massachusetts

Donation Approved To Community Chest

The Thursday Club at the First Universalist Church Biddeford voted a donation to the Community Chest during yesterday afternoon’s meeting led by President Mrs. Robert Noble Sr. Tea was served by Mrs. Lachance with hostesses Mrs. Atkinson Mrs. Carey and Mrs. Thompson. The next meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. November 5 in the church vestry with guest speaker Samuel Cheraso of the Northeast Hearing Center Portland.

First Universalist Biddeford Robert Noble Sr Lewis Lachance Carlisle Atkinson Frank Carey Warren Thompson Samuel C. Cheraso Northeast Hearings Center Portland

Portland Resident Fined $10 In Saco

Walter R. Weeman a 54 year old Portland resident pleaded guilty in Saco Municipal Court to driving without a license and was fined ten dollars. Saco police were the complainants. The case against Donald Michaud 18 of Biddeford was continued indefinitely and will be tried in connection with an accident that killed Gary Forrest 20 of Nashua New Hampshire on October 15.

William F. Wilson Jr Saco Municipal Walter R. Weeman Portland Saco Donald G. Michaud Hill St Biddeford Michaud Gary Forrest Nashua N. H

News At A Glance Highlights 1964 Campaign

President Johnson tours the Midwest urging voters to shape a world saved by their choice. Senator Goldwater faults Democrats as the free world weakens and U.S. prestige declines. Up to 1.3 million servicemen may cast absentee ballots. California voters face a Tuesday ballot to curb housing discrimination. A world Communist meeting with China is deemed possible. The Washington Moscow hotline remains idle as Johnson and Soviet leaders exchange messages. Tran Van Huong becomes South Vietnam premier. Steel industry leaders scoping price increases fade.

Johnson Midwest Barry Goldwater U.S China Washington-Moscow

Goldwater rallies draw thousands in Pittsburgh bid

Barry Goldwater rolled by train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh for whistlestop speeches urging his Northeast target. Crowds ranged from 2,000 to 5,000, swelling to 13,000 at a rally in the civic arena. Gov William Scranton, introducing the rival, claimed 25,000 in hall and outside, with police estimating 17,000. Scranton defended party unity while criticizing Johnson on security and Jenkins. Goldwater attacked Johnson’s handling of foreign affairs, citing Turkey, Britain, France, and Pakistan as examples of a deteriorating U S position under this administration.

Harrisburg Pittsburgh Johnson Pennsylvania William W. Scranton Scranton Goldwater State Department White House Walter W. Jenkins

World Communist Meeting Probable with Red China Attending

Analyst sees a likely world Communist meeting soon with Red China. Yet efforts to heal the global revolutionary split face failure as the Soviet regime may balk at Peking's high peace price. Brezhnev and Kosygin seek to mute Beijing while pursuing coexistence and higher living standards at home.

Red China Peking Nikita Khrushchev Khrushchev Leonid I. Brezhnev Alexei N. Kosygin Brezhnev Kosygin Moscow

Political climate grows harsher over Cambodia stance

Goldwater accuses the administration of failing to curb neutralism in Cambodia. He cites the country’s overtures to Peking and Moscow as evidence that the war policy is collapsing. He questions the option of apologizing for bombing raids and retreating from Vietnam efforts.

Cambodia Goldwater Peking Moscow Viet Nam

Whelan Opposes Meter Proposal in Saco clash

Mayor J Edward Whelan rejected meterless parking plans from the Saco Businessmen's group stating opposition unless solid arguments show revenue loss. The businessmen cited revenue loss and traffic issues and had proposed meterless parking on Main Street to be considered by the City Council Monday night.

J. Edward Whelan Saco Main Street

Pilot at home aids emergency landing near ditch

Lt. Col. Paul E. Hoover, an Air National Guard jet wing commander, was dining in Columbus when a civilian plane with engine trouble attempted an emergency landing in a nearby field. Hoover rushed to assist but the pilot landed safely without incident.

Columbus, Ohio Paul E. Hoover Air National Guard

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alfred Moulin St. Andre’s Church Mrs. Imelda Hurtubise Mettapoisett Imelda L. Hurtubise Bidderford Maine Louis Alda Leroux Eugene Hurtubise Joan Eugene Jr U. S. Air Force Sansoucy Stone St Jeanette Lambert THE Pvt. Morin California Linebaugh Mrs. Rourke Colusa Fire Department Biddeford-Saco Associated Press Tran van Huong South Viet Nam Nationa Barry Turkey Lyndon Johnson France Soviet Union Lyndon B. Johnson Pakistan Red Asia A.P William L. Ryan Peo Whelan Atty. John F. Xaphes Willie W. Pomerleau Bruce William H. Bruce Bar Mills Denmark Woodrow Wilson Felix T. Sheltra Jefferson Street Felix T Sheltra & Son Armand Duquette Democrat House of Representatives and Senate Governor’s Citizens Committee
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