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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1964

Page

2

Mabel Loignon plans visit during vacation week

Miss Mabel Loignon of 218 Elm St Biddeford takes a one week vacation from her sales job at Nichols and Co to visit relatives and friends in South Paris and Norway. Delegates from Court Decary Canada American Armand J Gre bin and secretary treasurer Rosaire J Leliberte attend the International Convention in Manchester.

Nichols and Co Mabel Loignon Elm St Biddeford Paris Norway Armand J. Grebin Rosaire J. Leliberte Court Decary Canada-Amera Association Manchester

Court De Cary Adult Members Meet in Biddeford

Adult members of Court De Cary Canada American Association meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford for an officer election Delegates to the International Convention held September 5 6 and 7 in Manchester New Hampshire will report on events and officers will hold a session at 7 p.m.

Canada-American Association Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Delecates Manchester N.H

Miller Starts Big Victory Bid in Lockport Rally

Miller declares the vice presidential campaign will be the most vigorous in history as he opens in Lockport New York his hometown. He speaks as Goldwater is set for brief remarks while Miller and Goldwater share the stage in a contrasting kickoff. Miller, 50, a local boy who became a lawyer and politician, grew up near the Niagara County Fair grounds where today’s rally takes place.

Page Miller Lockport N.Y Barry Goldwater Goldwater Prescott, Ariz Niagara County Fairgrounds New York State Nelson A. Rockefeller Kenneth B. Keating Jacob K. Javits Rockefeller New York Chrysler Corp United Auto Workers Chrysler-Uaw Chrysler General Motors Corp Ford Motor Co UAW Walter P. Reuther Thunion Johnson Detroit Reuther

Deaths Miss Lynne Fontaine 7 in Biddeford family note

Miss Lynne Pauline Fontaine age 7 daughter of Mr and Mrs Jean Fontaine of 109 May Street Biddeford died in a Portland hospital after a short illness born October 17 1957 she would have entered St Marys School next week Funeral services set for Tuesday at 9 am at St Marys Church Visitation at Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford Sunday and Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm Surviving include her brother Gary sisters Laurie and Kathleen and extended grandparents Mariam Grant Preston Whitten Arthur Fontaine and others

Lynne Pauline Fontaine Jean Fontaine May Biddeford Portland Subprimary St Mary's School Fontaine Mariam Whitten Gary Laurie Kathleen Arthur Fontaine Mariam Grant Greenville S.C Preston Whitten North Reading Mass St. Mary's Church Bolduc Alfred St

Mrs Emile Tremblay dies. ties to Fall River and Biddeford

Mrs Emile Tremblay aged 72 formerly of Fall River Massachusetts died yesterday at her daughter's home in Biddeford where she had resided two months. Born in Canada April 1 1892 she was a Notre Dame de Lourdes parishioner and St Ann Sodality member. Survivors include four sons Joseph Louis James and Brother Eugene Louis a missionary in Africa two daughters Sister Louise Angile and Mrs Carrier a brother Arthur Bernier two sisters Marie Marcoux and Catherine Surette and many grandchildren. Funeral from St Joseph's Church Biddeford Monday at 10 15 a m with calls at Cote Funeral Home Saco today and tomorrow.

Emile Tremblay Fall River Mass Bertha Carrier Graham St Biddeford Canada Notre Dame de Lourdes St. Ann Fanwood N. J Eugene Louis F. Lcc Africa Louise Angile Fall, River Carrier Arthur Bernier Attleboro Marie Marcoux Catherine Surette St. Joseph’s Church Cote Funeral Home James and Beach Streets Saco

Viking leader establishes first Greenland colony around 987

Eric the Red reportedly founded the first Viking settlement in Greenland about 987 A. D. He voiced support for the Goldwater-Miller ticket citing their New York state campaign efforts. Keating and Javits did not receive invitations and both declined backing the Goldwater-Miller ticket due to fundamental policy differences with the Arizona conservative.

Eric the Red Greenland Goldwater-Miller New York State Keating Javits Arizona

Britain reels from crime boom and daring train robbery

London reports a surge in crime as master thieves reverse the old saying crime pays. Last year saw the $7 million Buckinghamshire great train robbery, the era’s largest cash heist, executed with remarkable precision. This year threatens even bolder escapes.

London Britain Buckinghamshire

Card of Thanks and Crime Era Reflections

Card of thanks expresses gratitude to relatives friends and Veteran organizations for support after a bereavement and funeral. The passage shifts to a retrospective analysis of Britain’s crime scene noting train robbery escapes Charles Frederick Wilson and Harold Wilson, rising theft rates, and debates on policing efficiency and use of computers.

Weather outlook signals cooler night and mild Sunday

Tonight will be fair and cooler with a low around 43 to 53 degrees. Sunday remains fair and mild. Outlook for Monday calls for fair and warmer conditions.

Acquittals In Slaying of Negro Educator Sparks Tension

Two white men, Joseph Howard Sims and Cecil William Myers, were acquitted in the night rider slaying of Lemuel Penn, a Washington D C Negro educator. They still face federal conspiracy charges under the Civil Rights era laws. Penn was killed July 11 while returning from Ft Benning Ga. with two other officers.

Danielsville Washington, D.C Lemuel Penn Joseph Howard Sims I Cecil William Myers Superior Court Cary ‘Skelton Sims Myers FBI Penn Washington Ft. Benning Madison County

Sunday Youth and Worship Services Across Local Churches

Local churches in Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Saco Kennebunk and surrounding areas list Sunday youth activities and worship services. Dozens of groups including United Church Youth First Assembly of God and Advent Christian churches hold meetings from 4:30 p m to 7:30 p m with training unions evening services and youth fellowships across multiple streets and towns.

Advent Christian Church Hill and Chapel Streets Biddeford First Assembly of God Church Pleasant Street Aco The Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Saco Avenue Old Orichard Beach Kennebunk Landing Salvation Army Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach Salvation Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Saco United Baptist Church Youth Fellowship of the Goodwins Mills Advent Christian

Public response to Kennedy assassination surveyed

AAP report shows 92 percent of Americans heard of Kennedy's death within two hours. Nine of 10 had symptoms like nervousness and numbness. two thirds felt dazed. The study notes widespread grief and mainly healthy political maturity, with little celebration or anti Communist hysteria.

Los Angeles John F. Kennedy American Psychological Association Paul B. Shearsley Norman M. Bradburn National Opinion Research Center University of Chicago Kennedy

Traffic Crash Reported on Main Street in Saco

A car driven by 64 year old Phil Lippe Forgues of Lewiston skidded on a rain slick surface on Main Street near Moody Street in Saco and struck a curb. The front wheel and rear right fender were damaged but passengers were not injured.

Phillippe Forgues Lewiston Main Street Saco Moody Street

Sale of Westbrook Skating Rink and Arundel home transfer

The Westbrook Skating Rink owned by Auguste and Alphonse Leverriere was sold to the St Louis and St Joseph Alumni Association by Felix Tagg and Son Real Estate of Biddeford. Andrew Lux Jr and spouse sold their Route 1 Arundel home to Robert and (Mrs) Vadnais who are moving in.

Westbrook Auguste and Alphonsine Leverriere St. Louis

Winners Chosen At Art Exhibition

Kennebunk's Brick Store Museum held its 24th Mem bers' Exhibition with Elaine Hanton of Rochester New Hampshire winning first for the pastel "Winners' Circle." Kennebunkport's William Fisher took second with the oil "Hay Rick" and Anneke Brook of Cape Porpoise earned third for "Lazy Point." The museum announced a new Casein class for 1965 with a $50 first prize.

Kennebunk Brick Store Museum Elaine Hanton Rochester N. H Kennebunkport William ‘Fisher

Biddeford Firefighters Clean Gas Spill on Washington St

Firefighters were dispatched morning to wash a gasoline spill from Washington Street in Biddeford. Crews contained the slick and ensured the area was safe, prompting nearby traffic adjustments. No injuries were reported.

Biddeford Washington Street

Engagement announced for Miss Carol Ann Allen to Norman Girard

The engagement of Miss Carol Ann Allen to Norman Girard is announced by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Grady Allen of New Hartford Connecticut formerly of Biddeford. Miss Allen attended St Marys School Biddeford and graduated from Northwestern Regional High School in Winstead Conn. A November 28 wedding is planned.

Carol Ann Allen Grady Allen New Hartford

Rabies Tests Pending On Fox carcass in Augusta laboratory

Tests on a fox carcass sent to the Public Health and Welfare Department in Augusta on Thursday remained pending at press time. The fox died after being found by three boys on Buxton Road in Saco on Wednesday. John Hughes, one of the boys, has a scratch whose source is undetermined. Dr. G Patrick Shaw awaits the test results today.

Public Health and Welfare Department Augusta Buxton Saco John Hughes Buxton Road G. Patrick Shaw

Canadian Senate versus House of Commons power noted

In practice the Canadian Senate holds less influence than the House of Commons. Walter Huston and his son John became the first father son team to win Academy Awards in film.

Senate House of Commons Walter Huston John Eam

International Chile votes for pro American moderate leftist

Chilean voters elect Sen Eduardo Frei a pro American moderate leftist over the Red backed candidate in a sharp repudiation of communism. The Red backed candidate urges calm after defeat. Khrushchev attacks Chinese Communists in response to Togliatti remarks. UN Security Council schedules meeting as Singapore faces racial tensions and Malaysia moves toward conflict with Indonesia. Miller opens vigorous campaign in his hometown with Humphrey launching for vice president. Acheson tells Johnson Cyprus crisis could widen to war. HUAC recesses travel to Cuba hearings. A metal space dragonfly rocket named OGO launched to study space risks. Public reaction to Kennedy assassination examined in APA report.

Associated Press International Chile Sen Eduardo Frei Khrushchev Peking Palmiro Togliatti Singapore Malaysia Indonesia United Nations Security Council William E. Miller Hubert H. Humphrey Washington Dean Acheson Johnson Cyprus House Committee On UN- American Activities Cuba

Browns lean on Jim Brown as key to title hopes

HIRAM Ohio AP Otto Graham defends Jim Brown against criticism saying he is a great ball carrier who does what is asked. Blanton Collier stresses Brown’s all around value and a strong Browns offense built around Brown Green and a improving defense.

Hiram Ohio Otto Graham Cleveland Browns Jim Brown Graham Cleveland Browns Brown Blanton Collier Collier Hiram College Jim Jim Ninowski Frank Ryan Ninowski Pittsburgh Paul Warfield Ohio State Rich Kreitling Chicago Bears Gary Collins Jim Brewer Tom Hutchinson Walt Roberts San Jose State Clifton McNeil Ernie Green Ken Webb Charley Scales Green Kelroy Kelly Morgan State Billy Truax Louisiana State Dick Schafrath John Brown John Wooten Gen Hickerson John Morrow Frank Parker Jim Kanicki Dick Modzelewski Giant Bill Glass Paul Wiggin Bob Gain Jim Houston Vince Costelo Galen Fiss Mike Lucci Stan Sczurek Lou Groza

Upkeep Of Steel Lifetime House Is Inexpensive

A Laguna Beach project named Olympia Pacifica presents a low maintenance home built from pure white concrete and stainless steel. The 3500 square foot luxury house emphasizes permanence and flexibility with movable nonload bearing walls, extensive stainless usage, and a large pool. cost exceeds 100000 dollars due to pioneering methods. Civil rights leaders plan desegregation action in Meridian Mississippi after enrollment refusals for two dozen Negro students. Two white men acquitted in the Lemuel Penn night rider slaying await federal conspiracy trials.

Laguna Beach Calif Olympia Pacifica Meridian Miss Lemuel Penn Washington, D.C

Major League Leaders Figures Highlight 1960s Baseball Standouts

The ledger lists leaders in batting runs and RBIs for both leagues with players such as Clemente Mays Williams Santo and Oliva along with Tops in doubles triples home runs and steals. It also notes pitching leaders Koufax and Downing with their win loss and strikeout totals. A separate paragraph mentions Shol Asch and a Laguna Niguel housing claim detailing cost savings and longevity for a vast planned community 55 miles south of Los Angeles.

Associated Press Clemente Pittsburgh Carty Milwaukee Mays San _ Francisco Allen Philadelphia Boyer St. Louis Santo Chicago Aaron Maye Williams Pinson Cincinnati Callison San Francisco Wills Los Angeles Brock Koufax Bunning Drysdale Laguna Nigue John Galbraith Pasadena

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Miss Lynne Fontaine Daughters of Isabella Oliva Bolduc Robert Dubuc Andre Blanchette Charles Frederick Wilson Harold Wilson Labor Party Wilson Cambridge University Cambridge Institute United States London West End Memoriam James Stephen Burke Joseph W. Haley Lynne Fontaine Heart Fund James Hudson Crete Johnson John Dorsey Ani Dorsey Carpetbaggers of Justice Jeff Wayne Hudson Mepeeere Toresident Johnson First National City Bank of New York U.S Labor Department United Church United Church of Christ (Congregational Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Christ Ambassadors of the First Ete A God Church Ahepa Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Baptist Youth Junior Beacons For Christ Lyman First Baptist Church Baptist Fail Gospel Wells Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford Methodist Youth Fellowship Foss Street Methodist Church Pp. m National Safety Council Lee Haey Oswald W. L. Pet G.B Baltimore Minnesota Boston Kansas City New Phila Houston Major League Oliva Mantle New Vaal Itwrn Howser Killebrew Stuart Ib. Robinson Causey Bressoud Versalles Minnesotta Yastrzemski Fregosi Powell Colavito Aparicio Davalillo Bunkjer Chance Downing Shol . Asch Poland
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