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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1964
Page
3
Saco City Council approved a lease purchase for an American LaDeanne pumper for the Fire Department. The 4-3 decision followed a Finance Committee report on loan rates and capital projects. Dissenters were Councilmen Carter Guay and Cassette.
The council tabled a sum for a Saco girl’s tuition at the American School for the Deaf in West Hartford until an official request arrives from the School Department. A hydrant on Jenkins Road was set aside since there is no city water there. A 6-1 vote with Guay dissent placed a hydrant on Meadow Lane. Willard Stackpole asked for a 30-day extension for the ordinance committee’s report on the Zoning Ordinance, a request granted.
AUGUSTA Cadets from the Kennebunk Squadron assisted at the control center for a Civil Air Patrol search after a private plane left Bangor last Thursday. Cadet Ernest Record Eric Record Paul Zousoumas and Spiros Zousoumas worked under First Lt. William E. Perkins who manned the radio. Lt Edith C. Halasz represented the Biddeford Saco Kennebunk area while WO Armand and Irene Brunelle handled radio communications. Senior Saco and Kennebunk members and leaders were on alert duty.
The Civil Air Patrol ended its search for a light plane missing since last Wednesday with a Houston couple aboard. Dense foliage made further searching impractical, though private pilots will continue on their own as time and weather allow. Everett Haley, 46, and Leta Haley, 43, left Wednesday evening for Beverly, Massachusetts to visit a sick sister.
George P. Goudreau of Biddeford a garage worker has filed a petition in U S Bankruptcy Court in Portland for a wage earner plan. He lists liabilities at 2901 dollars assets 131 dollars of which 50 dollars is exempt.
On Sept 15 1964 the calendar notes Aaron Burr’s acquittal on a misdemeanor in Richmond following an earlier treason acquittal tied to his expedition against Spain. It recalls 1812 Moscow burning during Napoleon’s invasion, Taft’s 1857 birth in Cincinnati, Guadalcanal fighting in 1942, Benson’s 1954 acreage data, Khrushchev’s 1959 U.S. visit, and the 1963 Birmingham church bombing aftermath observed a year later.
Members of the Biddeford Saco Hairdressers and Cosmetologist Association Affiliate met at Lorette's Beauty Salon to name their model for entry in the Parade of Affiliates. Mrs Max Ruben was selected to compete for Queen of Cosmetology at the upcoming convention October 17 to 19 in Portland Eastland Hotel. President Lorette Richards announced officer elections for October 5 at Holiday House Scarborough with refreshments by Rhea Hanson and assistants.
The Pine Tree Humane Society will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p m at the Saco Biddeford Savings Institution Main Street Saco Miss Beatrice Lindemann of Greenwich Village New York City is expected to attend with her Labrador Retriever Ruby Ruby has given many grams and demonstrations in the metropolitan area Ruby has been honored with the Animal Service Award med 1 by the Borough President of Queens for service to humanity.
Officials said the Saco Drive-In Theatre on Portland Road will donate proceeds from Thursday night’s program to the Trooper Charles Black Fund. The bill includes the James Cagney comedy One, Two, Three and Road to Hongkong showing on the screen.
LYMAN The Past Noble Grands Association of Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge held the season’s first meeting at the camp of Mrs. Ethel Whitten at Swan Pond after a covered dish supper. President Mrs. Margaret Chamberlin led a brief business session announcing a York County gathering at Cornish on Sept 22 with supper at 6 30 p.m. Mystery prize went to Mrs. Ethel Whitten. next meeting set for Oct 12 at Mrs. Avonell Pettengill’s home 21 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach. Attending were Mrs. Avis Briggs Mrs. Anna Anderson Mrs. Cora Jones Mrs. Harriet Andrews Mrs. Muriel Gooch Mrs. Eleanor Bradeen Mrs. Pettengill Mrs. Lauraine Pettengill Mrs. Gertrude Wight Miss Chamberlin the hostess Mrs. Whitten and her husband Frank Whitten along with Donald Briggs and John Bradeen.
The third annual lobster picnic of the MJA Friends of Marie Joseph Academy in Biddeford Pool is set for Sunday September 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. indoors rain or shine. General chairman Joseph Plamondy with co chair Ralph Fecteau lead. Dining room lead Fernande Guay assisted by several members, serving line head Leo Mercier aided by Paul Dubois and others. Kitchen led by Adrien Lamirande with sisters from MIA and helpers. Irene Auger serves as cashier and students from Biddeford High School assist with setup cleanup and dishwashing.
Wendy Jane Stackpole, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Stackpole of Saco Maine, is among 290 freshmen at Keuka College a four year liberal arts college for women at Keuka Park New York. The 1964-65 year began Aug 30 with New Student Week and classes starting Sept 3.
Trinity Episcopal Guild met at the parish house on Cleveland Street planning a lobster roll luncheon with Mrs. Gilbert Anderson as chair. October projects include a smorgasbord led by Mr. and Mrs. Joel Stacey and a rummage sale run by Alex Stackpole and others. Event begins at 7 30 p m with donation requested for entry.
Old Orchard Beach community updates include families visiting Crawford Notch and hosting dinners, plus the Murphys dining with the Fendersons. The C Fayette Staples Auxiliary Past Presidents Parley meets Wednesday at 6 30 p m at the Legion Hall and plans an officer election after supper. Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge elects officers at 7 30 p m Wednesday. Glenna Bradeen departs for Manchester then Orono to begin University of Maine sophomore studies. Frances Emery leaves for Husson College Bangor as a Freshman, a 1962 Old Orchard Beach High School graduate.
A Portland resident who attended The Plus School now serves in the treasurer's office of New England Telecommunication Co. The move marks a step in her public service career within a prominent regional firm.
The York County Fish and Game Auxiliary met last night at Stickney Lodge. Officials announced a men’s supper set for September 24 at the lodge, with the October meeting to be hosted by Mrs. William Macomber at 478 Pool Road in Biddeford.
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