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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1968
Page
5
Wilbert E. Sherburne, manager of Ogunquit Village Corp., resigns to the Board of Overseers. The resignation takes effect by December 14, 1958, or sooner if a replacement is hired. He has served as corporation manager for nine years.
A Democratic Town Committee meeting led by Town Chairman Mrs. Shirley Gordon met Monday night at the old fire station hall in Kennebunk Lower Village. Attendees included State Sen. Paul Reay seeking county commissioner, County Attorney Ronald Avotte seeking re election, and State committeeman Richard Sothr. Plans announced for election day events and a Democratic caravan this town Saturday with state and county candidates. Campaign materials were distributed and transport to the polls on Nov 5 was offered at 985-2467.
A fragmentary obituary and social notes record: Mrs Edmund Cashen at 985 2174 lists visitors Raoul Laurel and family from Plainfield Conn. William Dawson family on Summer Street return from a vacation in England and Ireland. a 6 year old Dana Blaisdell patient at Webber Hospital Biddeford. John H Vigue of Longview Terrace visited East Millinocket with son and daughter in law John T Vigue and family.
A Biddeford Center whist party at the Adult Center on Bradbury Street awarded a special prize to Mrs. Lea La barre. Other prizes went to Mrs. Alma Huot, William Rousseau, Mrs. Corona Paquin, and Mrs. Co.
The event listed attendees including Rinne Chretien Juliette Poulin Marie Dorais Alexina Loranger Vital Beaulieu Edmond Neault Mary O Meara Al den Neault Marie Rose Henaire Alfred Lapierre and Melvina Girard Lunch was served by Beatrice Grenier Labarre George Deprey Rose Beaulieu Chretien and Edmond Neault Colored slides of the Vatican and Rome were shown and community singing led by Alden Racine at the piano followed Officials said weekly whist parties remain open to the public.
Kennebunk group of the 50-Plus Club plans a combined Halloween and birthday party at Webhannet Women's Clubhouse on Fletcher Street from 1 to 4 p.m. Members may wear costumes and play games. Edna York chairs with September and October birthday celebrants assisting.
A Coke bottle shipment on Thorn ton Avenue in Saco ruptured with a roaring blast as 20 cases exploded while a van burned. Firemen used a booster line to quell flames after driver James Floyd drove to the station around 8. Smoke poured from the rear and ten cases burned when the crate ignited, caused by vibration against the air conditioning manifold.
Bergeron announced his intent to remain on with the progressive administration and continue programs like permanent streets storm drains and vocational school. He highlighted achievements from the last three years and noted Nancy a 19 year old Dunkin Donuts employee among his supporters.
Laverriere, a Biddeford lifelong resident, announces his candidacy for Ward 5 council. He works for Biddeford Saco Water Co and as an insurance agent, is a Knight of Columbus, and a St. Joseph’s Church communicator. He cites sustaining city programs, improving streets and schools, and diversifying recreation to attract industry and broaden the tax base.
Sheriff Eric Jacobsen said vandals dug at least seven graves at the Gold Hill Cemetery, carting off coffins bones and ornate fence ornaments. The graves were about a century old.
In a discussion on congressional time use and travel, Rep. Albert argues for a practical mix of session days and frequent committee work, noting executive papers delay progress. He traces a shift from citizen-legislator to Washington resident, with reformers urging earlier adjournment and longer weeks to accelerate action.
Harriman restated the U.S. offer to quit South Vietnam and aid North Vietnam’s economy after a peace accord. Thuy called the plan the carrot and the stick and rejected it. Harriman said he asked Hanoi for a reduction of hostilities and progress toward settlement.
A regular VFW Auxiliary meeting at the Kennebunk Post on Fletcher Street saw members vote to donate to the WABAN Association for Retarded Children and to the VFW National Home for Children. Mrs. Orilla Wakefield received the mystery prize, with refreshments served by Mrs. Dorothy Fitch and planned by Mrs. Glenys Palmer for the next gathering.
The Journal urges readers to place advertisements to reach locals efficiently. Classified sections spotlight jobs, real estate, services, and personal notices, guiding buyers and sellers to connect through concise listings and timely placements.
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