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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1964

Page

2

Town Notices and Personal Readouts From Local Hospitals

Paul Cobb of 335 Ferry Road Saco is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. William Tardif of 450 Main Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Notre Dame Hospital Pool Road Biddeford. Bont Avenue Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. James C Throumoulos son of Mrs Christos Throumoulos 41 Graham Street Biddeford is a member of the junior class at the University of Maine Orono. Mrs Jennie Wuth of 10 Francis Street Old Orchard Beach has returned home from Maine Medical Center Portland. Miss Jacquelyn Bouchard daughter of Mr and Mrs Roland Bouchard Portland Road Saco is attending Our Lady of the Mountain Academy Gorham NH. Ronald W Hevey shinfitter first class USN son of Mr and Mrs Gerard R Hevey of Temple Street Saco is participating in a Pacific Weapons Training exercise aboard USS Hancock off the coast of California.

Paul Cobb Ferry Road Saco Webber Hospital William Tardif Main St Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Pool Road Bont Ave James C. Throumoulos Christos Throumoulos Graham St University of Maine Orone Jennie Wuth Maine Medical Center Portland Jacquelyn Bouchard Roland Bouchard Portland Road Our Lady of the Mountain Academy Gorham N. H Ronald W. Hevey Shinfitter USN Gerard R. Hevey

Breeders End Convention At Kennebunkport

Laurel Behnke of Clintonville Wis was elected president Ruben Peterson director and member of the executive board Dr H A Herman secretary treasurer and Melvin Kenley vice president As the organization renamed to the National Association of Animal Breeders next year’s convention will meet in Washington A banquet in the Colony Hotel featured John Gould of Lison as guest speaker and Dr Bruce Poulton of the University of Maine acted as master of ceremonies Attendees included representatives from the American D Association American Dairy Science Association and other allied groups.

Kennebunkport National Association of Artificial Breeders Laurel Behnke Clintonville Wis Ruben Peterson Reemont Neb H. A. Herman Columbia Melvin Kenley Cary IIL National Association of Animal Breeders Washington Colony Hotel Bruce Poulton University of Maine Orono John Gould Lison American D. Association American Dairy Science Association American Veterinary Medical Association Dairy Shrine Club Breed Association, Purebred Cattle Association The Maine Dairy Princess

McIntire Will Tour Local Area Monday

Congressman Clifford McIntire visits Biddeford and Saco on Monday with early appearances at Plant gates and multiple coffee gatherings at homes on Ferry Road and Main Street. He plans a 2:30 pm public meet on Main Street and a noon luncheon at Wonder Bar Steak House in Biddeford.

McIntire Clifford McIntire Biddeford-Saco William Searle Ferry Road Saco John T Main St Wonderbar Biddeford J. Burton Stride MeIntire Main Street

Boxer recounts Schmeling fights and personal trials

Brown Bomber offers a dramatic account of Schmeling battles and names Billy Conn as the toughest foe of his prime. He discusses tax troubles, family, and his disfavorable view of Black Muslims, delivering a candid portrait that sports fans will want to read.

Billy Conn

Patience in Viet Nam Dilemma and War Weariness

The text argues that ongoing civil conflict in a government with limited control makes parliamentary democracy unlikely. It notes educated dissatisfaction, time as a resource, and the need to clear the enemy to stabilize the nation and permit a patient Communist campaign to erode nerves and staging power in South Vietnam.

South Viet Nam

Deaths: Mrs Marion V Pease 86 of Saco Scarborough home

Mrs Marion V Pease 86 of 9 Roanoke Ave Saco died yesterday afternoon in a Scarborough convalescent home after a short illness. Born January 20 1878 in Phillips she taught in Franklin County and studied in Farmington. She lived near Newark New Jersey much of her life and retired here in 1951. Surviving are her husband Henry F Pease son Robert W Morris Plains NJ daughter Mrs Weston Morill Pittsfield MA five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral Monday 10 a.m. at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with committal at Evergreen Cemetery Phillips at 2:45 p.m. Friends may call tomorrow 2–4 p.m.

Ocean Park Marion V. Pease Roanoke Ave Scarborough Phillips Laforest G Laura (Wyman) Voler Farmington Normal School Franklin County Little Blue Farmington Pease Pilgrim John Howland Society Daughters of Colonial Wars Mayflower Society John Fairfield Henry F. Pease Robert W Morris Plains N.J Weston Morrill Pittsfield Mass Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco Paul K. Weimer Evergreen Cemetery Lucille Toothacher

A Guillerault Dies at 42 in Biddeford Life Details

A. Leo Guillerault 42 of 21 Quimby Street Biddeford died early today at home Born in Biddeford son of George and Yvonne Thi badeau Guillerault He worked for Delorge and Drake Bakery and ran groceries before retiring in June due to illness Survived by mother widow Pauline Boutet Guillerault three sons Roger Gerard Ivan four daughters Linda Carol Elaine Karen three brothers Paul Albert Donald three sisters Jeannette Bergeron Germaine Caron Marie Ann Guillerault Funeral set for Tuesday 8:30 am at St Josephs Church with viewing at Bolduc Funeral Home this evening and Sunday and Monday evenings.

A. Leo Guillerault Quimby St Biddeford George and Yvonne Thibodeagu Guillerault Delorge and Drake Bakery St. Joseph's St. Louis American Legion St. Joseph’s Church Sacred Heart League Paul Guillerault Saco Albert Donald Guillerault Jeannette Bergeron Germaine Caron South Windsor Conn Marie Ann Guillerault St Joseph’s Church Bolduc Alfred St

Finals Of Miss America Contest Scheduled Tonight

Atlantic City awaits the Miss America finale as 50 contestants vie for 10 finalist spots based on three days of judging in swim suit, gown, talent, and personality. Jane Nelson 19 of Tularosa NM wins the final swim suit round, with Vicki Powers 19 of Mobile AL taking talent honors. Donna Axum of El Dorado AR will be succeeded.

Atlantic City N.J Donna Axum el Dorado Ark Jane Nelson Tularosa N.M Miss Nelson Arizona State University Ella Kessel Ripley W.va Sherri Lee Raap Fremont Calif Vicki Powers Mobile Ala

Church Youth Groups Meet Across Biddeford and York

A series of Sunday youth and evening worship services are listed for multiple churches in Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Saco Kennebunk and Wells. Groups include United Church of Christ Biddeford First Assembly of God Ahepa Home Saco and Free Christian Union Kennebunk Landing and West Kennebunk Methodist among others with times from 3 to 7:30 p.m. plus morning worship at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and baptist junior senior youth fellowships.

United Ciuzen United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford First Assembly of God Ahepa Pleasant Street Saco Advent Christan Church Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Advent Christian Church Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Christ Ambassadors Group The First Assembly of God, Church Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Kennebunk Landing Christian Union Society Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Junior Beacons For Christ Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Junior Senior Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Church Salvation Army Union Avenue Salvation Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Saco United Baptist Church

Prayers Planned for A Leo Guillerault at Bolduc Home

Members of the Sacred Heart League of St. Joseph's Church will meet at the Bolduc Funeral Home on Alfred Street in Biddeford Monday evening at 7 30 to offer prayers for a member A Leo Guillerault.

Sacred Heart League of

Beach Jaycees Plan Orientation Night

OLD ORCHARD BEACH The Jaycees meet tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the AMVETS Hall for orientation and indoctrination, followed by refreshments by the Jaycee Wives. In the Jaycee Wives session a resignation from President Mrs Glenda Ketola was accepted and Vice President Mrs Janet Doherty was named to replace her. Mrs Carolyn LaChance was elected vice president. A farewell social for Mr and Mrs Donald Ketola was planned for later this month with others in attendance listed.

Old Orchard Beach Amvets Hall Glenda Ketola Janet Doherty Carolyn LaChance Donald Ketola Joan Briggs Faye Harding Alice Jenkins Mary Crosby Tamara Lemire

Browns Honored On 60th Anniversary

Neighbors and friends of Mr and Mrs Adrian A Brown of Lafay ette Street Saco staged an impromptu open house at their home to mark their 60th wedding anniversary Attendants included their daughter and son in law Millard Patterson of Long Beach California who they had not seen in years A family dinner at Cascade Lodge Portland Road Saco followed with gifts cards money and two decorated cakes Present were Mr and Mrs Thomas Haley Mr and Mrs Roland Horne Mr and Mrs Stanley Lane and others

Adrian A. Brown Lafayette Street Saco Brown Millard Patterson Long Beach Calif Cascade Lodge Portland Road Thomas Haley Roland Horne Stanley Lane

Beach PTA reviews school building plans and new warrant

Beach OLD ORCHARD BEACH special PTA meeting discusses status of proposed school building plans. Town Manager Leon Jones says bank schemes flag wording in the town warrant article. a new article will go to a special town meeting next Friday, Sept. 18. Superintendent Bernard Forbush cites overcrowded, substandard facilities and lack of state approval for industrial arts. cafeteria used as biology lab and classes in hall noted.

Old Orchard Beach The Beach Parent-Teacher Association Leon Jones Bank Scemes Marie Smith Bernard Forbush

Rickett Is Chosen As Top Recruiter

Sgt. William J. Rickett of Biddeford will receive the Top Recruiter Award from the Portland Recruiting Station for achieving 131 percent of his district mission and 301 percent of his personal goal. Capt. Matthew A. Howard Jr. will present the award on behalf of Col. Edward H. Kyle.

Biddeford L.c William J. Rickett Portland Rickett U. S. Army U. S .1St Army District Matthew A. Howard Jr U. S. Army Recruiting Station Edward H. Kyle 1St Army Recruiting District

Area Girls Enroll At Nursing School

Donna Alexander of 720 Pool Road Biddeford and Philomena Victor of 20 Locke St Saco are among 60 students enrolled in the Central Maine General Hospital School of Nursing Lewisiton. Students come from seven states and most sections of Maine. Parents and students met faculty and upper class students at a coffee in Hilbert Hall on registration day. Mrs Mary Ann Burn director of nursing and Dana S Thompson hospital executive director addressed the new students welcoming them to the hospital. Classes including assignment to patient floors started immediately.

Donna Alexander Pool Road Biddeford Philomena Victor Locke St Saco Central Maine General Hospital School of Nursing Lewisiton Maine Hilbert Hall Mary Ann Burn Dana S. Thompson

Want Ads Work Wonders And Theyre Not Expensive

Local want ads highlight affordable promotion with quick results for individuals and small businesses. Classifieds promise broad reach and targeted exposure at low cost, helping readers move items, recruit services, or announce opportunities efficiently.

Legion Council Meet in Biddeford with Multiple Posts

York County American Legion council gathered in Biddeford led by Commander Arthur Tuttle. Delegates from Alfred, Biddeford, Eliot, Kennebunk, Kittery, North Berwick, Old Orchard Beach, Saco, Sanford, South Berwick, and York attended along with Boy's State delegates Richard Shaw and Cary Sneider. Department officers and campaign volunteers for William Rogers spoke, and a memorial tribute was given to Oliva Bolduc. The next meeting will be Oct 9 at Old Orchard Beach.

York County Council American Legion Tighe-Beaudoin Post Biddeford Arthur Tuttle South Berwick Alfred Eliot Kennebunk Kittery North Berwick Old Orchard Beach Saco Sanford York Richard Shaw Cary Sneider Boys Nation Washington, D.C Shaw Orono Sneider Washington Royal Sheltra of William Rogers Auburn Maurice Parisien Portland Sidney Swartz South Portland Junior Legion John Mooradeau Merlon Kingsley Strong Clifford Quinney Scarborough First District Roland Shank

Biddeford Youngster Crashes Into Car

A 12 year old Biddeford boy crashed into the rear fender of a car when his bicycle chain broke and he could not stop. Louis Lavigne of Biddeford was treated for knee bruises at Webber Hospital. Driver Albert V. Cote said the boy darted from Emery Street into Main Street near Saco. The incident occurred at 2:45 p.m.

Biddeford Louis Lavigne Main St Webber Hospital Carl M. Jhaas Albert V. Cote South St Emery Street Main Street Saco

Peabody backed by Kennedy in nomination bid

Bellotti faces Volpe after Peabody with Kennedy backing falls short. Bobby Baker case resurfaces as McCloskey inquiry looms. Ambassador Taylor discusses Vietnam futures. UAW Chrysler reach new pact with higher pensions and earlier retirement. Turkey scales Cyprus tensions with aid convoys. Indonesia petitions UN on Malaysia crush. East German Barwich defects to US. Mrs. Alben Barkley dies at 52 in Washington.

Peabody Edward M Ted) Kennedy Bellotti John A. Volpe Bobby Baker Senate Matthew M. McCloskey Philadelphia Ireland District of Columbia Taylor Washington South Viet Nam Saigon United Auto Workers Chrysler Corp Turkey Cyprus Ismet Inonu Indonesia Malaysia United Nations New York Heinz Barwich United States Geneva Alben W. Barkley Harry S. Truman

Arnold Palmer Favored In Golf World Series

AKRON Ohio AP Arnold Palmer a solid favorite to win the $50 000 top prize in the World Series of Golf which begins today The 36 hole event at Firestone Course 7165 yards par 70 features Masters champion Palmer U S Open winner Ken Venturi PGA winner Bob Nichols and British Open champion Tony Lema Jack Nicklaus misses this year Palmer faces strong challenge from Venturi with potential upset chances for any of the four players Second place pays 15000 and both other finalists earn 5000 NBC telecasts the event 3 30 to 5 p m EST

Akron Ohio Arnold Palmer King Midas Palmer Firestone Ken Venturi Bobby Nichols Tony Lema Jack Nicklaus Venturi NBC

Baseball Standings and Results From Friday and Upcoming Games

The Associated Press reports American League standings show Baltimore leading with 86 wins, Chicago 86, New York 82, Detroit 76, Los Angeles 74, Minnesota 72, Cleveland 70, Boston 66, Washington 56, Kansas City 52. Friday results include Baltimore 5 0, Chicago 7 over Cleveland, and Minnesota 5 New York 3. Upcoming games list Kansas City at Baltimore, Minnesota at New York, Chicago at Cleveland, Los Angeles at Boston, Washington at Detroit. In the National League Philadelphia leads at 85-6? with St. Louis 79-62 and Cincinnati 78-63. Friday results show Milwaukee 1 Cincinnati 0, St. Louis 5 Chicago 0, Pittsburgh 3 Houston 0, Philadelphia 1 San Francisco 0. Upcoming games include Philadelphia at San Francisco and Cincinnati at Milwaukee.

Associated Press W. L. Pet Baltimore Chicago New York Detroit Los Angeles Minnesota Cleveland Boston Washington Kansas City Philaphia St. Louis Cincinnati San Fran Milwaukee Pittsburgh Houston

Weekend Sports Schedule Features Schoolboy Football and Local Golf Events

Weekend events cover Biddeford High at Bishop Bradley 8 p m in Manchester, Wells at Dixfield 2 p m, amateur golf matches in Augusta and Auburn, a Biddeford Saco exhibition, Scarborough Downs final flat racing and Beech Ridge Speedway stock car program. Also Portland Sea Hawks host Mohawk Valley at Portland High Stadium 8 p m Sunday.

Biddeford High School Bishop Bradley High Manchester, N. H Wells High Dixfield Jim Veno Orono Ron LeClair Westview Country Club Augusta Pete Hanscom Martindale CC Auburn Harvey Lamontagne Jr Biddeford-Saco CC Biddeford- Saco Country Club Saco Scarborough Downs Beech Ridge Speedway West Scarborough Portland Sea Hawks Mohawk Valley Portland High Stadium

Old Orchard Beach MRS and Auxiliary Notices

Merrill Thompson and others went to Augusta to take an electrical exam. Members of C Fayette Staples Post and Auxiliary American Legion attended York County Council in Biddeford led by Mrs Catherine Lemire and others. Church schedules updated for fall and winter at Washington Avenue Methodist and St John s Episcopal. meetings of Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge and Auxiliary groups announced with times and locations.

Merrill Thompson Reny Remillard William Southwick Augusta C. Fayette Staples Post American Legion York County Council Biddeford Catherine Lemire Rose Fournier Shirley Doe Joseph Cyr Richard Doe Washington Avenue Methodist Church St. John’s Episcopal Church Noble Grands Association of Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge Ethel Whitten Swan Pond C. Fayette Staples Auxiliary Old Orchard Memorial Auxiliary V.F.W

Anderson Chosen As President of Insurance Group

Rockland A Saco resident Lloyd M Anderson of 239 Ferry Road was elected president of the Independent Insurance Agents Association of Maine during the convention final session at Hotel Samoset. Charles E Cole of Kennebunk was named second vice president.

Rockland

York Chapter to Hold Sept 17 Meeting for State Employes

The annual York Chapter Maine State Employes Association meeting is set for September 17 at 7 30 p m at the Maine Employment Security Commission office on Main Street Biddeford. Officers will be elected, the state convention discussed, and representatives from the state office introduced.

York Chapter Maine State Employes Association Maine Employment Security Commissions Main Street Biddeford

Case Against Wells Man Is Dismissed

Justice William S. Silsby dismissed on demurrer the charge against John A. Darling of Wells for dumping raw sewage into a pit near a Turnpike Authority garage and seeping into the Mousam River. The Kennebunk Municipal Court conviction carrying a $300 fine was appealed. the demurrer argued the charge was legally insufficient to require an answer. Police Chief Frank Stevens filed the complaint last July. Darling pleaded innocent at arraignment and waived a hearing.

Alfred John A. Darling Turnpike Authority Mousam William S. Silsby York County Darling Kennebunk Maine Water Improvement Commission Charles Nickerson Sanford Frank Stevens Harold A. Hayes Nottingham N.H Elmer S. Dougherty Portland John Robert Smith Saco Smith Silsby Leon H. Plummer Scarborough Plummer Ralph H. Bidell Jr Kittery Lloyd LaFountain Doris M Reynold Lamontagne

Indictments Found Against Sanford Official

A York County Grand Jury returned an indictment against Henry J. Desmarais of Sanford for two counts of embezzlement totaling 8,600 dollars while guardian for the late James Markesinis. Desmarais, a four year Sanford selectman and former state representative candidate, posted bail and awaits arraignment. He is charged with converting 1,500 dollars on Jan 23, 1962 and 7,000 dollars on April 11, 1962 from Markesinis' funds.

Alfred York County Grand Jury Henry J. Desmarais Sanford James Markesinis Desmarais Board of Selectmen U. S York County Richard D. Dutremble Burleigh M. Richards

West’s greatest catch in 20 years of nuclear intrigue

Politics Senator Barry Goldwater is elated by his first week of presidential campaigning. He estimates a quarter of a million people saw him in nine states as he rides a wave of national attention.

Barry Goldwater

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