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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1964
Page
2
Mrs Elizabeth Curry of Randall Avenue Ocean Park is a patient at Webber Hospital. The notice lists her medical status and location as of the latest report, indicating admission details and care arrangements.
Merton Ira Staples AMVETS Auxiliary meets at 8 tonight at the Alfred Street Biddeford post home. Saco Osteopathic Hospital Auxiliary to meet Monday Sept 14 at 8 pm at Mrs Annie Woodman Hollis home. Holy Name Society of St Marys Biddeford to meet in school hall after 7 am mass. Lake E Hart Council Knights of Columbus Biddeford to meet tonight at 8 in Washington Street hall for business.
Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will convene Friday at 8 30 pm for their meeting session guiding youth service and community outreach efforts.
Miss Linda L. Rogalski daughter of Mr and Mrs Willie Morin Biddeford became the bride of Raymond Michaud son of Mrs Yvonne Michaud of Lewiston in St Peter and St Pauls Church on Aug 29. Mrs Michaud is a nurse at Central Maine General Hospital and Michaud works at Worumba Mill in Lisbon Falls. Miss Cheryl Hansuk Biddeford was flower girl and Frederick Rogalski the bride's brother attended. The couple now reside in Lewiston.
At Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Rome a glass and steel terminal hosts a closed circuit TV network used to announce departures. Carla Andreoli, 19, is one of several announcers whose screens glow when planes prepare to leave. The system, unique in Europe, requires no producers and uses one button to cue the camera and audio. Airlines pay per broadcast, and announcers have even learned simple phrases in Arabic, Japanese, Greek and Slavic. The job offers fame but remains tied to the airport.
Raymond J. Lambert 21 of Biddeford pleaded guilty in Sanford Municipal Court to failing to signal a turn on School Street in Limerick. He was fined 25 dollars yesterday.
Armand Therrien expresses grateful thanks to relatives and friends, Dr. Wolfahrt, Dr. O'Sullivan, the nurses, nurse's aides, and the candy stripers of Webber Hospital for support and care during illness.
Churchill James Lary of 16 Middle Street Saco died recently. Funeral services were held yesterday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home with Rev R Richard Case of the School Street Methodist Church officiating. Burial followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Funeral services were held at 9 am for Dominic Dentico of 8 Summer Street Biddeford at St Marys Church Biddeford. Rev Cornelius J Enright celebrated a solemn requiem mass with organ by Miss Louise Welch and soloist William Cleary. Bearers from York County Baracks Veterans of WWI included Louise Talbot Arthur Lemire Alberic Danis. from Tighe Beaudoin Farley American Legion Post Biddeford Alfred Prejean Edmond Pinard Joseph Hanusek. Bugler Arnold Ballard and firing squad Arthur Gagne Joseph Neault Robert Hunter Thomas McGarrity directed by Francis Simard. Attending from out of town were Sam Dentico Bath Vito Dentico Scarborough Don Foglio Waterboro Jerry Foglie East Barrington NH and Joseph Dentico Endicott NY.
Funeral services for Robert A Cadorette of 43 Myrtle St Biddeford were held at St Josephs Church at 8 30 this morning with Rt Rev Elie Hevey presiding and Rev Normand Corrier and Rev Sylvion Levesque assisting A male quartet and Mrs Diana Rousselle provided music Burial was inSt Josephs Cemetery where Father Levesque gave graveside prayers Bearers from the Sacred Heart League and a firing squad from Pease Air Force Base performed military honors with members of Old Orchard Beach Windsor and local families in attendance
A slate of officers was nominated during a meeting of the Artisan Society at Simard's Furniture Store in Biddeford. Nominees include President Mrs. Alice Nolette, Vice President Ralph Simard, Gabrielle Migner, secretary treasurer Charles Pothier, publicity Alva Cabana, auditor Mrs. Aime Berube, Antoinette Emond, Josephine Valliere, Clarisse Couture, Phil Paquet, with Mr and Mrs Ralph Simard as delegates. A regional Maine New Hampshire meeting will be held in Biddeford next month, and vice president Simard will attend a two day convention in Montreal this weekend.
Kennebunk and Kennebunkport districts reported record first day attendance. Kennebunk High School enrolled 535 students, up from 493 last year, while the junior high listed 206 versus 197. Park Street Grade School had 464 students, Cousens School 282, and Consolidated School in Kennebunkport 317, with overall enrollment expected to exceed last year.
Biddeford High School reported an enrollment yesterday to start the new school year of 1952. Students at the Junior High School numbered 702 while the Emery School had 551 registered. The Washington Street School enrolled 238 pupils and the Wentworth School 50.
Local want ads prove effective and affordable for readers seeking jobs, housing, or services. The notes emphasize accessibility and broad reach across the community, highlighting low costs alongside practical results for both buyers and sellers.
Cloudy cool day with highs in the mid to upper 60s. Southeast winds 8 to 12 mph. Tonight fog develops with lows in the mid to upper 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Friday clouds bring scattered showers and possible thundershowers, followed by Partial clearing late afternoon as southwest winds rise to 10 to 20 mph.
A Unity Social Club mystery ride began at Mrs. Ruth Scammon’s home in Saco and ended at Wormwood’s Cafe in Camp Ellis where dinner was served. The group then met at Mrs. Emma Garside’s home for a business session in which Mrs. Ethel Whitten was authorized to buy Past Presidents pins and a nominating committee named. Mrs. Genie Edgecomb won the mystery gift and the next meeting is set for Sept. 23 at Mrs. Garside’s with a 6:30 chowder dinner prior. Other attendees included Mrs. Edna Bradbury, Mrs. Madeline Eastman and Mrs. Thelma Farley.
Fires destroyed the Hillcrest Poultry Co. plant in Camden and a sawmill in North Belgrade, causing about 350000 in losses. Merle Braley said 200000 tied to 30000 hens and 42 tons of feed. Hugh C. Tukey reported 150000 for his mill. Firefighters from four communities fought the blaze from top floor fire to spread.
The Owen-Davis Unit of the American Legion post in Saco plans a reception for vice president of the First District Mrs. Gilberte Lavoie on November 7 at the Owen-Davis Post Beach Street. Appointments for the event include Mrs. Eva Sherman, Mrs. Gertrude Rankin, and others handling refreshments, guest book, gift table, decorating and hospitality. The session opened by President Mrs. Florence Lewis noted illness of Miss Alice Milliken and Mrs. Beaudoin at Saco Osteopathic Hospital. The York County Council meets tomorrow at Biddeford’s Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post, with an invitation to Girl Staters and mothers and a pledge of allegiance card program for all third graders in Saco schools.
Francis Ota, 18, Dartmouth freshman third baseman and team captain, becomes the second captain in his family as his brother Henry, 21, captains the Big Green varsity at Dartmouth. The Japanese American brothers hail from Los Angeles where they play in a Nisei summer league hometown.
William E. Miller toured Maine on a brisk campaign itinerary starting in Bangor with breakfast, a Portland city hall speech before about 1500 and a half hour news conference. He urged support for MacLeod in the 2nd district and Tupper in the 1st, praised McIntire for Senate prospects, and noted the Passamaquoddy project would need study before endorsement.
Hurricane Dora moves inland at St Augustine after battering the Florida and Georgia coast. Barrage of political headlines shows Barry Goldwater criticizing Johnson foreign policy as he campaigns in Idaho Montana and Minnesota. UAW moves from Chrysler gains to talks with GM and Ford. Miss America contestant life looks glamorous yet faces growing shadows as week progresses. Johnson and Goldwater rally all star reinforcements for foreign aid battles. Ambassador Taylor reports guarded optimism on anti guerrilla campaign in South Viet Nam. FBI report ordered by Johnson on recent street violence to judge need for new laws.
ATLANTIC CITY AP contestants in the Miss America pageant endure a grueling schedule from Monday to Sunday with photo shoots, interviews, rehearsals, and nightly competitions. A $10,000 scholarship awaits the winner along with about $80,000 in appearance contracts and $40,000 in scholarships for runners up.
Oail Gagne aged 49 of 70 Summer Street Biddeford pleaded innocent to leaving the scene of an accident without making himself known before Associate Judge Gerald C Nason in Biddeford Municipal Court this morning. Gagne was found innocent by Judge Nason after testimony. Biddeford police were the complainants. The charges stemmed from an accident on Birch Street Biddeford last Sunday.
The Civil Aeronautics Board cited an improperly executed instrument approach as the probable cause of the June 19 airplane crash near Southampton, Massachusetts that seriously injured Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. Pilot Edwin Zimny and passenger Edward Moss died, while Sen. Birch Bayh and Mrs. Bayh were injured. The board noted Zimny's extensive experience and the plane's twin engine Aero Commander.
Rep C Jack Reynolds a Buxton Democrat withdrew today as a candidate for re election the State Election Division reported He gave no reason for his decision The Democratic town committee for Buxton Hollis Dayton and Limington will meet Saturday in Hollis to nominate a new candidate Edward Harriman of Hollis is the Republican nominee Reynolds 47 a building contractor and former Buxton chief of police
Dana J. White of Jenkins Road Saco pleaded guilty to no registration certificate in his car and received a $10 suspended fine. Roland C. E. Amnotte of Springvale pleaded guilty to larceny of $65 from the Saco A and P and was sentenced to 9 days at York County Jail in Alfred. Amnotte also faced a second larceny by check charge.
Saco public schools reach 1,814 students, a new high, with Superintendent Bernard C. Forbush warning the figure will rise. He calls the system’s situation critical as every available room is in use.
President reviews the situation saying Khanh has broad backing and there is hope to resolve the political crisis without delaying the war effort. He notes favorable economic conditions and no visible signs of retardation of wartime plans.
In Bonduel and Antico a cattle truck lurched forward amid a livestock protest. Two NFC members Howard Falk and Melvin Cummings were killed as angry demonstrators urged lynching. Independent driver Ivan Mueller faced homicide charges as authorities calm the scene.
Women explore hair coloring as a fashionable upgrade from the old paintbrush look. Arthur Kaplin notes shifts toward natural, varied tones and highlights while age guides color choices, with blondes rising 25 percent this year. See a beautician to choose shades near gray and adjust if needed.
Chemetron Corp, producer of over 40 percent of U S welded rail, reports continuous welded rail eliminates clickety clack by joining 39 foot lengths into quarter mile strings, saving railroads about 1000 dollars per mile annually through longer wear life and less car and freight damage. Many Lao men spend weeks in Buddhist monasteries before marriage.
York County Superior Court opened with a drunken driving and reckless driving case against Arthur G. Fulton of Rollinsford New Hampshire. Additional pleas on similar charges from lower courts were anticipated. The Grand Jury was recalled for a special Friday session at 9 30 am in the courthouse, requested by County Attorney Lloyd P. La Fountain and presided by Justice William S. Silsby who issued the order.
Saco police received a complaint from U S Army Sgt Allison K Westmore of Bangor reporting four spinner hub caps missing from his car parked in the driveway at 13 Norman Ave Saco The caps were valued at 40 dollars each according to Westmore and were taken overnight.
Old Orchard Beach Jaycees held a special meeting to accept the resignation of President Donald Ketola who is moving to Connecticut. Chester Briggs was elected to replace Ketola and new members Ronald E. Corbel, Paul Leroux Jr, Arthur R. Guerin Jr, Edward Hersom, and Robert Cote were admitted. A meeting is set for next Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Abbott-Verville AMVETS Post Home Walnut Street.
Allied Chemical Corp officials revise the Jay plant price to about 5 million dollars from earlier estimates of 4 million. The facility will produce caustic soda and chlorine from salt to supply International Paper Co. mill at Jay and other Maine paper producers.
Mr and Mrs Eddie Montemau of 10 Hillside Ave Biddeford were honored on their 16th wedding anniversary at a surprise party hosted by Mr and Mrs Ronald Ruel. Guests included family friends and relatives. afternoon splash party lobster cake and evening buffet preceded by an anniversary cake cutting. The event featured gifts flowers music from several local residents and a list of attendees spanning multiple local households.
The Smiths of Freeport sue Central Maine Power Co. and Reynolds Tree Expert Co. for spraying damages to a farm along a power line easement. They seek an injunction and 15000 dollars in damages, claiming spraying harmed vegetation inside and outside the easement on their organic gardening farm. Hearing set for October 20 in Superior Court.
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