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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1967

Page

2

Framingham funeral held for Mrs Aleta James

Funeral services for Mrs. Aleta James of Framingham and formerly of Old Orchard Beach Maine were conducted Wednesday at Wordsworth Funeral Home. Interment followed at Adams Cemetery Wilbraham. She died last Sunday after a short illness. She was born in East Longmeadow daughter of Charles W and Florence Fleming North. Surviving are her widower Arthur E James and son William E James. Two brothers two sisters and several nieces and nephews also survived.

Framingham Mass Aleta James Old Orchard Beach Maine Wordsworth Harvey F. Ammerman Plymouth Congregational Church Adams Cemetery Wilbraham James East Longmeadow Charles W Florence Fleming North Orange High School North Adams College Bates College Lewiston Arthur E. James William E. James Allan F. North Orange Charles F. North Braintree Erma Cockerille York Harbor Loyola Celley

Sorority Debs To Welcome Conventioneers

Visiting firefighters attend state firefighters weekend convention and register at Hotel Thacher Biddeford today and tomorrow. Saco Sub Debs Sorority plans to assist with registrations at first meeting at Nancy Carter home Saco. Elected members include Judy Crosby Mary Alice Bellevue Diane Pendleton Deborah Trecartin Christine Tsiokas Alison Milne Linda Warner Judy Harriman Patricia Poisson Deborah Stackpole Ragnhild Eriksen Oslo honorary. incoming members greet next week at Mary Winston home Saco.

Alison Milne Linda Warner Judy Harriman Patricia Poisson Deborah Stackpole Ragnhild Eriksen Oslo Norway Mary Winston Emerson Avenue Saco

White House study backs federal college loan plan considered

A White House study group proposes a federal college loan program for all academically qualified students with 30 to 40 year repayment via annual tax filings. The plan faces mixed reactions from education officials, universities, and private colleges.

Associated Press Washington White House National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges

Capital Footnotes and Public Health Headlines

George Lincoln Rockwell, American Nazi party leader, shot to death August 25 in Arlington Virginia, left a small estate, a corncob pipe and personal belongings. Surgeon General Stewart says measles can be wiped out this fall with vaccination for kindergarten and first and second graders. The Public Health Service distributed eight million vaccine doses. The Labor Department reports over one million workers on strike in July, the highest monthly total in 15 years, with major actions in railroad, rubber, and copper sectors. The Civil Aeronautics Board approved an agreement among 22 domestic airlines to create an automated reservations system.

Associated Press George Lincoln Rockwell Arlington William H Stewart Public Health Service Labor Department Civil Aeronautics Board

Traverse jury session moved to Wednesday morning

The traverse jury in Alfred will convene on Wednesday morning September 13 instead of September 12 due to the state referendum on Tuesday.

Alfred Traverse Jury

Funeral Directors Emond's Funeral Home Listing

Frank X. Emond and J P Couroy are listed with Emond's Funeral Home at 284 5511 for funeral services and arrangements.

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Couroy

Girl Postman in St Albans VA Aims for Pre Med Dreams

Judy Grodzinsky recent high school grad in St Albans Vermont works as a summer postwoman five miles of steps daily to earn money for pre medical studies at the University of Vermont. She has been bitten twice by dogs yet enjoys the job and plans a hiking vacation before college. Also includes a simple corn on the cob cooking method with husked ears steamed five minutes in water and milk then served with butter.

St, Albans Judy Grodzinsky University of Vermont

Local World War II Era Notices From Biddeford and Area

Mrs Sylvaine Poirier a surgical patient at Webber Hospital is listed among local service and civilian notices. John A Weiss USN son of Mr and Mrs John E Weiss is aboard USS Frank Knox in the Western Pacific. Pvt Richard E Cole begins recruit training at Parris Island. Mr and Mrs Ronnie Scott visit Saco relatives. Donald and family drive to Presque Isle for son Robert at Northern Maine Vocational Tech. Norman Gadbois to depart Sept 12 for Lackland AFB while his brother Richard returns home after two years in the U S Army.

Sylvaine Poirier Washington St Biddeford Webber Hospital John A. Weiss USN John E. Weiss West St Western Pacific Frank Knox Richard E. Cole Lloyd E. Cole Heath Road Kennebunk Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Ronnie Scott Fremont Calif Harold Hill Main St Saco Scott Hill Donald Drew Arundel Presque Isle Robert Northern Maine Vocational Technical Institute Norman Gadbois Aldous Gadbois Emery St Lackland Air Force Base Texas Richard Gadbois U.S. Army

Local Civic and Legion Groups Plan Evening and Meetings

York County Council and American Legion units will meet at 8 p.m. at the Francis Sullivan Post in Cornish. The Past Presidents Parley of Biddeford Auxiliary meets Monday at 6 30 p.m. at Mrs Alrieca Barnes home in Biddeford with a buffet before the session. Saco Rebekah Lodge convenes Saturday at 7 30 p.m. in Odd Fellows Hall for officer nominations. Fred Gurney Women’s Relief Corps departs Tuesday for an all day meeting at Mrs Louise Harrison’s Ferry Beach after a box lunch. E and L Club of the Saco church meets Monday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Ella Liman’s Ferry Beach cottage for a silent auction. Catholic Women’s Club of Most Holy Trinity gathers Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. at Notre Dame de Lourdes School for a covered dish supper and to greet the new pastor Rev James Daley.

York County Council American Legion Department of Maine Francis Sullivan American Legion Cornish Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley American Legion Auxiliary Biddeford Alrieca J. Barnes Alfred Road Saco Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows’ Hall Saco Fred Gurney Women’s Relief Corps G.A.R. Hall Cutts Avenue Louise Harrison Ferry Beach E & L Club School Street Methodist Church Ella Liman Catholic Women’s Club Most Holy Trinity Church Notre Dame de Lourdes School Hall Beach Street James Daley

Boys Fellowship of Lyman Baptist Church Meets Saturday

The Boys' Fellowship of the Lyman Baptist Church will meet Saturday at 10 a m at the church. The Goodwins Mills Methodist Church will resume regular services Sunday.

Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Goodwins Mills Methodist Church

Saco Voters Back Council Programs Support

The article notes continued funding for Council programs through federal and state grants plus local contributions. The Saco AMVETS chapter offers space as its headquarters for a meeting place and activities center for area older residents.

Saco AM. Vets Saco

Open clash as Thieu Ky feud erupts in Cao Ky

News At Cao Ky breaks out into the open as Thieu refused to appear on a television program with Ky. The Communists pressure below the DMZ while U S Marines thwart a Red ambush and kill 92. McNamara denies Romney claim. Romney labelled blind to the truth.

Cao Ky Thieu Demilitarized Zone U. S Robert S. McNamara George Romney Michigan

Portland Fair Tonight With Mild Temps

The forecast calls for fair conditions in Portland tonight with low temperatures between 55 and 60. Saturday will be partly cloudy and cooler, with the north portion turning cooler than the south by late afternoon.

Portland

Looking Ahead At Weather For New England

The five day forecast for northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island shows temperatures near or slightly below normal. Highs mostly in the 70s with 60s in parts of Maine, lows in 40s north and 50s elsewhere. Warmer Saturday, cooler Sunday, then warmer by Wednesday. Rain totals around half to three quarters of an inch with showers Sunday and a general rain Monday or Tuesday.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island Maine

DAR Meeting Site Changed To Kennebunk

Members of Rebecca Emery Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Saturday Sept 16 at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Alice Hurd Penwood Drive Kennebunk and not at Mrs. Gertrude Q Farwell's Biddeford Pool home as scheduled. Dues will be received at the Oct 7 meeting at Mrs Farwell's home. Tea committee members listed.

Rebecca Emery Daughters of the American Revolution Alice Hurd Penwood Drive Kennebunk Gertrude Q. Farwell Biddeford Pool Farwell Hurd Edith Barry Doris Fitzpatrick Mary Collins Ednad Rollins Ruby Irish Verna Sawtelle

Special Tea at St Francis College Honors Mrs Spath

Mrs Richard J Spath wife of the college president will be honored at a tea in Stella Maris Hall on Sunday from 2 to 4 p m The event sponsored by the Ladies Guild aims to honor her at St Francis College located on Pool Road in Biddeford

Richard J. Spath Spath St. Francis College Pool Road Biddeford Stella Maris Hall Ladies’ Guild

Engagement of Charlene Maksut to Roland Gagne

Mr and Mrs Carl R Maksut of 3% Goodwin Ave Old Orchard Beach announce the engagement of daughter Charlene to Roland Gagne son of Mr and Mrs Joseph R Gagne of 8 Ocean Ave Old Orchard Beach Charlene is a graduate of Old Orchard Beach High School and attended Albertus Magnus College Gaine also a graduate of Old Orchard Beach High School and attends the University of Maine in Portland Photo by Lees Studio.

Carl R. Maksut Goodwin Ave Old Orchard Beach Charlene Roland Gagne Joseph R. Gagne Ocean Ave Maksut Albertus Magnus College New Haven Conn Gaine Old Orchard Beach High School University of Maine Portland Lee C. Sidney Perry Kennebunkport Sandra E Theodore R. Gamlin Richard C. Gamlin Well Caroline Gamlin Groton Mass

Names of New Faculty Listed

Kennebunk school superintendent John S Seekins Jr announced new teachers for the district. Bonny Raynes heads the French department followed by Flossie York as Latin instructor and Toby Hammond in mathematics. Additional hires include Betsy Hall Jacqueline Dennison and William Obermeyer as coach and teacher.

Kennebunk John S. Seekins Jr Bonnie Raynes Yarmouth Miss Raynes University of New Hampshire University of Paris France University of Dijon Flossie York Belfast Cape Elizabeth Toby Hammond University of Maine Hammond Amos McCallum Bowdoin National Science Foundation Institute Betsy Hall Jacqueline Dennison Miss Hall Barbara McCallum Miss Dennison William Obermeyer Kennebunkport Obermeyer Nancy’ Brown Bethel Farmington State College Mabel Nevins Donna Maxwell Farmington Maxwell Boston University Milo Marilyn Kimball Knapton Augusta Cousens School Gorham State College Ronald Fotter Linda Howes Chelmsford Mass Bates

Two Area Girls Enter Wheaton

NORTON Mass Miss Pamela Ann Martin of Old Orchard Beach Maine and Miss Carolyn Susan Donovan of Biddeford Maine will join Wheaton College freshmen this fall The liberal arts college opens its 133rd academic year on September 17.

Union 333 Calls Special Session in Saco

Central Maine Power Co. employees in Local 333 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers are invited to a special meeting at G.A.R. Hall in Saco City Hall on September 11 at 8 p.m. President Forrest Smith will preside.

Central Maine Power Co International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers G.A.R. Hall Saco City Hall Forrest Smith

Endicott quits smoking amid cancer task force move

The Cancer Institute head Endicott stopped smoking at age 51 after years of sensitivity to the smoking cancer link. He cites a persistent cough and a looming deadline as motivation, and on August 15 announced formation of a 10 member lung cancer task force and his leadership of it.

Pace One Cancer Institute Endicott Surgeon General Lune Cancer Task Force

Saco Docket Lights Up With Dozens Guilty In Court

Saco District Court seated a full docket with multiple traffic violations. Names include George J. Lajoie of Sabattus and Scott Woodward of Newport. fines ranged from 10 to 35 dollars, plus suspensions and license issues.

10Th District Court Saco George J. Lajoie Sabattus Scott Woodward Newport Louis Dambroise Elm St Biddeford Norman Spaulding Pleasant Street Mabel B. Vigeant Lowell Mass Carol A. Wicks South Windham Michael A. Doyle Cape Elizabeth David J. Landry Westbrook Dorothy B. Crosby Somerville Mass James H. Crowley Leominster Gerald E. Plante Pawtucket R.L Gene Patnaude Nashua N.H Leonard Williams Kennebunk Thomas J. Murphy St. Francis College Linda A. York Falmouth Dorothy Wentworth Yarmouth Robert E. Millette Bond St Calvin J. Reynolds, Jr Gorham Kenneth J. Keller Randolph C. Chute Portland Road William C. Mewer Carleton Ave Old Orchard Beach Franklin C. Tarbox Middle St William A. Wales Wellesley Hills Joseph P. Pio Portland Donald A. Barton Myron S. Lislak New York Eugene M. Perkins Presque Isle L. Webster Dyer Susan Weyand

Flying Nun Faces Turbulence on ABC Premiere

The Flying Nun pilot aired on ABC amid mixed reviews noting heavy handed whimsy and a weak flying gimmick. Sally Field stars as a tiny novice with a seagull like coif and the show confronts audience disbelief in its premise.

New York ABC Bertille Mary Poppins Sally Field Hollywood Lee Bailey Good Company Aja Tony Curtis Family

State Awards Grants-In-Aid To Twin Cities

The Maine State Commission on the Arts and the Humanities approved grants at its Augusta meeting to fund in school programs by the Portland Symphony Orchestra in Saco Biddeford and a Springvale Messiah performance. Each grant covers one third of costs, with the grantee supplying the rest. The Sco Biddeford Youth Concert Committee, formed by Saco Biddeford parents, received an Arts and Humanities grant to bring live orchestral music to students with local industry support.

Augusta Saco-Biddeford Springvale Maine State Commission On the Arts and the Humanities Commission Portland Symphony Orchestra Portland Symphony Sco

Fire Auxiliary Holds Meeting at Camp Ellis Station

Camp Ellis Volunteer Firemen's Auxiliary met at the fire station last night with two guests introduced. President Mrs Lillian Morrn led the meeting after a supper, and reports were given by Ruth Stackpole, Lillia Gagnon, and Susan Gagnon. The group planned the 20th Anniversary banquet for Sept 23 and accepted the resignation of Pau line Penney with Stackpole named secretary. A cleanup committee and a refreshment crew were appointed, and a special prize was awarded to Stackpole.

Phyllis Labbe Regina Koster Camp Ellis Lillian Morrn Ruth Stackpole Lillia Gagnon Susan Gagnon Lillian Gagnon Taree Pauline Penney Stackpole Penney Morris Laura Robbins Ruth Cote Judith Gagne

Toughest body tissue: tooth enamel with 96 percent minerals

The enamel of teeth is the hardest tissue in the body containing about 96 percent inorganic material and provides structural protection.

Nassau College to Sponsor Symphony Performance

The Commission on the Arts and the Humanities granted funds to Nassau College to bring the orchestra to Springvale for a public concert. Richard Collins, Executive Director, said the grants aim to extend access to groups not typically invited to out of town audiences.

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Mrs Office of Economic Opportunity OEO Congress United States Japan State and Defense Departments Atomic Energy Commission Dennett & Craig Main 365 Street Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Philip H. Gross Sr Ernest H. Powers Eastern Star Annette Order of the Eastern Star Saco Masonic Hall Ethel Whitten Norman McAuley Irene Townsend Lillian Lamb Ruby Packard Doris Stackpole Carleton Pendleton Priscilla Highpine Wells A. M. Virginia Maddox A. P. Kenneth Johnson Piscataqua Kittery A.C. Marion McAuley Beulah Cumberland Mills Bethany Stockton Springs Ruth Ruth Pauline Rumery Deering Edith J. Ames Dorothy L. Wilson Clover Sanford Florince Northrop Pauline Nutter Beaulah Gainsborough Warren Congregational Church Casco Freeport Freeport High School Cornerstone Embert C. Buck Grand Seminal Fadette York Enid M. Crocker Madonna Rumford Masonic Hall Eous News At United Auto Workers Ford General Motors Chrysler Baltimore Detroit New York City Milwaukee Watts James Perrone Louis Prima National Cancer Institute Iran Patent Office Ney DAR K’bunk St. Francis Wheaton Union 333 Saco District Court Beaver Joseph R. Cassetta Windsor Locks Joseph A. Langevin Peter M. Mueller Wendell B. Noble Pittsfield Henry M. Reilly Rockland Eugene B. McGurl R.I Richard L. Haynes Frederick G. Schott Springfield Thomas W. Court Judy S. States Harold L. Morian Jr Lexington Alan R. Prossser Gregory S. Crosby Cove Avenue Andrew FE. McGarey Green St Ronald A. Perreault Eagle Lake William Fraser Grand Bowden Charles W. Binette Ferry Road Kennebunk Dept Kennebu Board of Selectmen Town Budget Board Edward C. Winston Winston Earle D. Hardy Durrell Highway Department Cynthia Lowry AP Television Curtis Beverly Hills Tony Bailey Twin Cities Fire Auxiliary Carey Bros. Jewelers Thacher Building Dearborn Alfred Street Metropolitan Paul D, Martel Metropolitan Life Beachway
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