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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1964

Page

2

Morin patient at Saco Osteopathic Hospital

Surgical patient 12 Smalls of Biddeford is in the Saco Osteopathic Hospital with Miss Rita Hevey, daughter of Roland and Mrs Hevey of 263 Elm Street Biddeford. Navy Commander Jerry L. Girard, son of Joseph A. and Mrs Girard of Old Orchard Beach, assumed command of Air Antisubmarine Squadron 37 at a ceremony at Air Station San Diego.

Gun’ Wis Morin Smalls Biddeford Rita Hevey Roland Hevey Elm St Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Navy Jerry L. Girard Joseph A. Girard Old Orchard Beach

Biddeford Club Meetings Schedule This Week

Members of the Artisans Society in Biddeford meet tonight at Simard's Furniture Store on Franklin Street at 8. Tiche-Beaudoin-Farley Post of the American Legion gathers tomorrow at 5 p.m. at the post home on Elm Street. Old Orchard Beach Jaycee Wives hold their first fall meeting tomorrow night at 8 at the AMVETS Hall on Walnut Street. officials urge all members to attend as plans for the state convention are discussed.

The Artisans Society Biddeford Simard’s Furniture Store Franklin Street Tiche-Beaudoin-Farley Post American Legion P. m Post Elm Street Old Orchard Beach Amvets Hall Walnut Street

Church notes prayer meetings in Saco and area

Mid week prayer meeting set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at Bible Baptist Church 144 Ferry Road Saco A prayer and Bible study will follow at the First Baptists church on Fir chure ne avenue A prayer meeting will also be held Thursday at 7 30 p m at the First Assembly of God church of Saco in the Ahepa home 22 Pleasant Street

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco The First Baptists” Church Fir Churene Avenue Ld Orchard Cod Church Ahepa Pleasant Street

Beach Enrollment Figures Released

Old Orchard Beach High School opened with 310 students. The Federal School for Grades Six through Eight enrolled 284. Jameson School reports 223 children in grades Three to Five. Elementary School shows 256 pupils up to part of third grade.

Old Orchard Beach Federal School Jameson School

Chrysler UAW pact lifts stocks in brisk session

Motors and steels led a market advance on news Chrysler reached a labor agreement with the United Auto Workers avoiding a strike. Industrials climbed to new highs before profits trimmed gains. Dow and AP index rose, while some groups lagged. Several major names posted fractional or single-point moves as trading stayed active.

New York Motors and Steels Chrysler Wa Street Chryser United Auto Workers Associated Press Dow Jones General Motors Ford American Motors Jones & Laughlin Republic Steel U.S. Steel Comsat Anaconda Kennecott Phelys Dodge Polaroid Sears, Roebuck du Pont American World Airways American Stock Exchange U.S

Deaths notice for Perley M. Holman of Biddeford

Perley M. Holman 87 of 18 Dumont Ave Biddeford died at a local hospital. Born May 14 1877 in Otisfield Gore son of Mansfield and Josephine Holman. Former machinist at Saco Lowell Shops retired about 12 years ago. Survived by two daughters Mrs Albert Swett Portland and Mrs Walter Holm Waltham MA three grandchildren two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 1:30 pm Saturday from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford. Calling hours Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

Perley M. Holman Dumont Ave Biddeford Otisfield Gore Mansfield Josephine Whitman) Holman Saco-Lowell Foss Street Albert Swett Portland Walter Holm Waltham Mass Dennett and Craig Main St Saco Woodlawn

Barracks Members to Meet at Biddeford Funeral Home

World War I Barracks members gather tonight at 7 at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford to pay respects to Dominic Dentico a member of the group.

Sansoucy Stone St Biddeford Dominic Dentico

News At A Glance: Dora Bears Down On Florida Coasts

Hurricane Dora bears down on Florida's midsection as emergency precautions race through Florida and Georgia. Chrysler and United Auto Workers discuss a contract with cautious optimism as the strike deadline approaches. Barry Goldwater campaigns on tax cuts while Johnson defends spending. Humphrey to face Goldwater in farm key clash. Kleindienst wins Arizona GOP nomination as six states hold primaries. Miller keeps hawkish stance on Humphrey's ADA ties amid national politics. Johnson convenes top advisers to discuss ways to strengthen anti-Communist efforts in South Vietnam. Johnson flies to Detroit without a physician aboard. India’s stability hinges on Shastri’s response to Communist-led opposition and a widening food crisis.

Florida Georgia Chrysler United Auto Workers Barry Goldwater President Johnson Johnson Hubert H. Humphrey Farm Key Richard Kleindiesnst Goldwater Arizona William E. Miller Sen Americans For Democratic Action Washington United States South Viet Nam Detroit

Card of Thanks We Thank Friends and Neighbors

Card of thanks expressing gratitude to friends relatives and neighbors for kind expressions of sympathy during a recent bereavement. Signed by Robert A McBride Mrs Lawrence Croteau Mrs Robert Beaulieu Ernest Fontaine Simon Fontaine.

Robert A. McBride Lawrence Croteau Robert Beaulieu Ernest Fontaine Simon Fontaine

Ambrose Enlists in U S Army from Kennebunk

Harry G. Ambrose of 35 High St Kennebunk son of Mr and Mrs Harry A Ambrose has enlisted in the United States Army per local recruiter Sergeant J C William J Rick ett He elected to be trained in engineer construction equipment operations and maintenance and will begin basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey followed by on the job training in his chosen field.

Harry G. Ambrose Harry A. Ambrose High St Kennebunk United States Army J. C. William J. Rickett Ambrose Army Fort Dix N. J

Officers Assume Duties At Meeting Fourth Degree Assembly in Biddeford

At a Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree meeting held at the hall on Washington Street in Biddeford officers were sworn in to their posts. Named were Roland Millette as faithful navigator Albert Carrier as faithful captain Wilfred Bouffard as faithful admiral Urbain Langevin as faithful pilot Raoul Bouthillette as faithful controller Paul Gaudette as faithful scribe Rev Kevin Kidd as friar Rene Cole as inner sentinel and Albert Caron as outer sentinel. The group also noted the upcoming Fourth Degree formal banquet and announced the next meeting for Sunday October 3.

Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Washington Street Biddeford Roland Millette Albert Carrier Wilfred Bouffard Urbain Langevin Raoul Bouthillette Paul Gaudette Kevin Kidd Rene Cole Inner Sentinel Albert Caron Outer Sentinel

Portand Area Weather Outlook With Light Showers Possible

Partly cloudy and mild this afternoon with a chance of brief showers. Highs in mid to upper 70s. Variable winds from north to northeast at 5 to 16 mph. Tonight fair and cooler with lows in the upper 40s to low 50s. East to northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Thursday fair and somewhat cooler.

Portland

Biddeford Residents Fined In City Court

Two traffic cases heard by Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason in Biddeford Municipal Court. Theresa Lambert pleaded innocent on passing a stop sign. found guilty and fined 10 dollars for a crash at Jefferson and Washington Streets with Norman Camire as complainant. Hervey Roy admitted guilt to an inspection sticker charge and was fined 5 dollars. An assault charge against Philip Frenette was dismissed for lack of prosecution and complainant Donald Marcotte was cited.

Biddeford Gerald C. Nason Theresa Lambert Dupont Ave Nason Jefferson and Washington Streets Normand B. Camire Birch St Hervey J. Roy Lamothe Ave Philip Frenette Gove St Donald Marcotte West St

Biddeford Couple Marks Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Philip J Bouthot of 332 West St Biddeford were honored with a party celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary They were married Sept 4 1939 at St Marys Church Biddeford Mrs Bouthot is the former Rose Santorsola Bouthot recently retired from the US Army with 20 years service Hostesses were Miss Mamie Santorsola Mrs Emile Bouthot and Mrs Ann Caret A buffet luncheon and music were provided by Vito Santorsola and Orchestra with Michael Sandorre as master of ceremonies Attendees included numerous relatives from Watertown Everett Lawrence Alexandria Va and others and several unable to attend sent gifts

Philip J. Bouthot West St Biddeford St. Mary's Church Bouthot Rose Santorsola U.S. Army Mamie Santorsola Emile Bouthot Ann Caret Edward Kilroy Alexandria William Santorsola Michael Laurent Caret Mary Ann Caret Robert Caret Betty Ready Guillaume Guillory Fred Graves Edmond Elie Raymond Elie Rose Eva Emma Elie Walter Turgeon Roland Tardiff Henry Joseph Gregoire Raymond Caron Mary Burns Jessie Anderson Betty Anderson Armand Elie Ralph Santorsola California Edward Henneberry

Miller defends Goldwater vote on Medicare in TV interview

In a television interview Miller defended Goldwater’s stance on Medicare, arguing the program could lead to Social Security bankruptcy. He also called Humphrey’s ties to ADA a legitimate topic for public discussion and said he would continue to address it.

Goldwater Senate Medicare Miller Sen Hubert H. Humphrey Americans For Democratic Action ADA

Ogunquit Youth Hurt In Car Crash Into House

Ogunquit The Captain Thomas Road scene of a Tuesday crash left Michael Hildreth 19 fair condition with possible back injuries after a car carrying him and 19 year old driver James M O Connell veered off the road and struck a house owned by Mrs Nelson Adams. The car was a total loss and state police investigated assisted by local patrol.

Ogunquit Nelson Adams O'Connell William Manduca Ronald Libby Lawrence Hall Richard Rouleau

Logan to Speak at Maine Teach Convention

Augusta AP report says Maine's new education commissioner William T. Logan Jr. and Northwestern sociologist Dr. Raymond W. Mack will address the opening session of the two day Maine Teach convention in October.

Augusta Maine William T. Logan Jr Raymond W. Mack Northwestern

Four Traffic Cases Heard In Beach Court

OLD ORCHARD BEACH Pleading guilty to improper imprudent driving Richard Freeland 16 of 22 Maple Ave was fined 15 dollars yesterday in Trial Justice Court by Trial Justice Wesley Mewer Also appearing before Justice Mewer were Richard Nolette 20 of 5 Cutts St Biddeford found innocent on speeding 50 in a 25 zone and Paul E Belanger Main Street Saco on driving without a valid license The charge was filed Fined 15 and license suspended 10 days Grady Sexton Jr 19 of 13 Cutts St Biddeford pleaded guilty to speeding 40 in a 25 zone Old Orchard Beach police were the complainants in all cases

Old Orchard Beach Richard Freeland Maple Ave Trial Justice Court Wesley M. Mewer Justice Mewer Richard Nolette Cutts St Biddeford Paul E. Belanger Main Street Saco Grady Sexton Jr

Traffic Violation Cases Heard In Kennebunk

Kennebunk Municipal Court heard several traffic cases with fines and one set for sentencing after guilty pleas. Michael Bourque of Biddeford and Nazarie LaBlanc of Wakefield Conn had inspection sticker charges continued indefinitely for sentencing. Chester Marden paid 15 dollars for left of center on crest of a grade. Gilles Laviqueur of Mount Royal paid 20 dollars for turnpike infringement. Kenneth Faucheux of Portsmouth NH paid 15 dollars for turnpike speeding. Henry Hartman of Portland paid 10 dollars for stop sign violation. Donald P Huston Jr of Dover NH paid 20 dollars for muffler inadequacy.

Kennebunk Michael Bourque Biddeford Nazarie LaBlanc Wakefield Conn Chester M. Marden Gilles Laviqueur Mount Royal Kenneth Faucheux Portsmouth N.H Henry Hartman Portland Donald P. Huston Jr Dover

Dora Hovers as Dora approaches St Augustine area

Beach residents refuse to leave as Dora nears. Civil defense mobilizes with buses and National Guard trucks. Central and northern Florida shut schools and many businesses. 40 of 67 counties on alert. Guards on 24 hour duty. Cape Kennedy crews stay put except Director Debus. Five rockets dismantled, Saturn 7 left ready for wind. Brunswick man John Hornak missing presumed dead after boat loss. Two Navy fliers die in takeoff crash from Sanford NAS.

St. Augustine Civil Defense National Guard Missile and Cape Kennedy Kurt Debus Dora Space Agency Brunswick John Hornak Satilla W. E. Smith Hornak Navy Sanford Naval Air Station Cmdr John F. Moore Maitland Paul I. Henry Sanford

U S Weighs Future Action In Viet Nam Slug

Johnson says Taylor has not pressed for an early airstrike on the Tchepone area but suggests the U S should seriously consider such a move as a possible future option. Officials seek to make clear to the Communist side that despite Saigon upheavals and talks of settlement, the U S will not weaken support for South Vietnam or withdraw from the struggle. McNamara testified that the U S will do whatever is required to prevent Communist China from destroying South Vietnam's independence and that ready power could deter aggression, citing the Cuban Missile Crisis as precedent.

Tics Taylor Tchepone U.S Saigon United States South Viet Nam McNamara China Clifford P. Case R-N. J Red

Maine Teachers Convention Hearings Plan in Bangor

A Maine Teachers Association spokesman says Tuesday delegates will hear John Fisher, a Canadian broadcaster, during the Bangor convention agenda.

Ers Bangor Maine Teachers Association John Fisher

Traffic Accident Reported at Route 1 Cascade Road

State police said a collision at Route 1 and Cascade Road injured Mrs. Olive G. Samoylenko 65 of Auburn Massachusetts as a passenger in a car driven by Greg ory J. Samoylenko 66. The other vehicle was driven by Theresa Tedeschi 38 of Biddeford with Anthonie Tedeschi 7 and Joanne Tedeschi 18 uninjured.

Route 1 Cascade Road Olive G., Samoylenko Auburn Mass Gregory J. Samoylenko Theresa Tedeschi Hillside Ave Biddeford Anthonie Tedeschi Joanne Tedeschi Tedeschi Massachusetts

Miller cites Look magazine in Cuba invasion claim

William Miller said his claim of a secret US Soviet Cuba non invasion pact originated from Look Magazine's August 25 issue. He cited Roger Hilsman, former assistant secretary of state, and tied the piece to October 1962 Cuban crisis talks. Miller argued subsequent events confirm the article's accuracy.

Cuba Miller

Khanh names new leaders in South Vietnam

Maj. Gen. Nguyen Khanh appoints a new interior minister and Saigon mayor and redesignates a military security chief. He lifts press censorship and frees five generals from Dalat house arrest after last January removals, amid Buddhist demands and campus protests.

Saigon Viet Nam Nguyen Khanh Dalat Khanh South Nguyen Luu Vien Lam van Phat Tran van Huong Linh Quang Viet Huong Viet

Goldwater Urges Tax Cuts and Budget Discipline

In a Goldwater rally speech hundreds released yellow balloons as he urged Congress to enact a regular program of tax reduction while stopping the spending spree. He proposed a five percent annual income tax cut for five years with a balanced budget, claiming a growing economy would cover the gap. He contrasted his plan with Kennedy’s tax cut, defended fiscal restraint, and criticized Johnson for Viet Nam policies, saying a good house cleaning was needed. the crowd responded with 57 rounds of applause.

Goldwater White House Congress Kennedy Johnson Viet Nam Bobby Baker Billy Sol Estes

Biddeford Police Log Notes Three Minor Accidents

Biddeford police report only three very minor accidents since yesterday with no injury and very little damage to the vehicles involved.

Biddeford

South Portland Youth Captured In Connecticut

An 18 year old fugitive from Maine identified as Joseph Podziak was captured in Greenwich Connecticut after escaping from a patrolman, wounding Officer William Hamilton who was in satisfactory condition after surgery. Podziak and an accomplice fled after a reformatory escape, stole cars, and were pursued to the Merritt Parkway area where they were halted by bystanders who subdued Podziak.

Greenwich, Conn William Hamilton Greenwich Hospital Hamilton Joseph Podziak Kingston St South Portland Maine Greenwich Podziak Reformatory William R. Gill Gill Robert G. Ristine Upper Darby South Windham, Maine Pennsylvania Merritt Parkway New York State Line Round Hill Road Round Hill Podzia

One Session Day Planned At Burns School

Principal Joseph Deschenes announces a one session day for burns school for grades six to eight throughout the school year. Students may take hot lunch at the school or bring lunch from home. Final bell remains at 2 30 pm.

Burns Joseph Deschenes Burns School Sacosch Sedome

Saco Resident Is Fined For Speeding

Saco resident A Kenneth Huff of Jenkins Road pled guilty in Saco Municipal Court to speeding 59 mph in a 45 mph zone and was fined 25 dollars. A driving to endanger charge was not pressed for lack of evidence. Saco police were the complainants.

William F. Wilson Jr. Joiday Saco Municipal Court A. Kenneth Huff Jenkins Road Saco

Tips For Teens Advice Column Excerpt

Dear Elinor answers two teen questions on trust and babysitting prospects, advising to wait for older age, have sister introduce the teen to employers, and build skills with dancing and social practice to gain confidence and acceptance.

Fatima Circle Names Nominating Slate for October Election

A Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella meeting at St. Jean's Hall Biddeford named a nominating committee for the October election. Chair Eva Moreau leads with Irene Moreau Yvonne Mandeville Rita McIntyre and Jeannette Letourneau. Installation set Oct 29 at 7 30 p m with Patricia Adams state regent.

Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella St. Jean's Hall Adams Street Biddeford Vivian Hickey Eva Moreau Irene Moreau Yvonne Mandeville Rita McIntyre Jeannette Letourneau Patricia P. Adams Nellie Bolduc Frances Gendron St. Andre's Church Supreme Convention Washington, D.C Hickey Irene Dubuc Marc Franck Bidderford Odina Moulin Alberta Moulin Carmen Ruel Lucianna Roy Esther Roy Arlene Roy Stella Roy Rita Ruel Rose Salvas Rita Saucier Emilia Thibodeau Marie Tousignant Alma Travers Lizzie Tremblay Lucienne ‘Trottier Germaine Turgeon Aurore Vachon Rose Vadnais Josephine Valliere Gertrude Simoneau

Stolen Truck Found Near Branch Brook in Kennebunk

Police report a three quarter ton truck stolen in East Hartford Conn on Aug 25 has been found in woods near Branch Brook Kennebunk Harrisecket Road. Engine serial numbers identified the vehicle as the stolen truck after plates were removed. Owner expected to arrive as local police await contact.

Kennebunk East Hartford Conn Branch Brook Harrisecket Road Frank Stevens

Federal Jury Reconvened in Maine Road Building Probe

A special federal grand jury in Portland reconvened after a two month recess to probe possible antitrust violations in the Maine road building industry. State highway officials led by Chairman David H Stevens are expected to testify on Thursday. The proceedings began last January and have been kept in secrecy. Government attorneys say about 60 subpoenas had been issued by recess.

Portland Maine David H. Stevens The Highway Commission

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