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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1964

Page

2

Local Personal Notices From Biddeford Area

Mrs. Ethel Tate of 110 Graham Street Biddeford is a patient at Webber Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Jon Look have returned to Brooklyn New York after visiting Mrs Look's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Worcester at 18 Fall Street Biddeford.

Ethel Tate Graham St Biddeford Webber Hospital Jon Look Brooklyn N. Y Look Winfield Worcester Fall St

Eastern Star Meetings Set for Biddeford and Saco

Adah Chapter meets at Masonic Hall Biddeford at 7 30 Friday with Guest Officers Night. Arlene Johnson chairs refreshments. Annette Chapter holds event at Masonic Hall Saco this evening at 7 30 with Master Masons Night and Julia Bell in charge of refreshments.

Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Biddeford Arlene Johnson Annette Saco Julia Bell

Church Notes Higher Grade Cadets Meet Friday

Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m in the church hall to discuss activities and upcoming community service plans with cadet leaders guiding the session.

Saco Salvation Army

Tupper To Open Biddeford Congress HQ

Biddeford to host a Tupper for Congress headquarters in the Boucher Building near Main and Alfred Streets. Clerk Paul A. Deshaies says the office will be staffed six days weekly by volunteers and opening ceremonies are set for 6 p.m. Friday with Congressman Tupper in attendance.

Biddeford Tupper Paul A. Deshaies Republican City Committee Congress Boucher Main Alfred Streets Deshaies

Council Dispute Over School Committee Funds

The Pace One page reports the council noting only one bank was contacted while the school committee sought legal advice from two sources, Atty. Frank Chapman and Barnett Shur, confirming June actions and summer fund expenditure were legal. Plante argues the council cannot override the committee and vows to act in the town’s best interests despite economic strain.

Pace One Plante Atty Frank Chapman Maine Municipal Association Barnett Shur

Card of Thanks for Robert Cadorette family

We thank relatives friends and neighbors for kindness after the loss of Robert Cadorette. Gratitude for flowers cards and furnished cars.

Robert Cadorette

Deaths Mrs Parmela Trudeau 61 Biddeford

Mrs Parmela Trudeau 61 of 217 Main St Biddeford died yesterday after a long illness at a local hospital. Born March 1 1903 in Burlington VT she was the daughter of Herman and Marie Danis a communicant of St Marys Church. Survivors include daughter Mrs Paul Rainville two sisters Mrs Antoinette Allard and Mrs Corinna Richer one brother Ernest Davis four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 9 am Saturday from St Marys Church Biddeford with calling hours at Emond Funeral Home 7 10 tonight and 2 4 and 7 10 pm tomorrow.

Parmela Trudeau Main St Biddeford Burlington Herman and Marie (Lariviere) Danis St. Mary’s Church Paul Rainville Sanldisfield Mass Antoinette Allard Corinna

Mrs Flora Scamman Dies at 94 in Old Orchard Beach

Flora Scamman 94 formerly of Saco died this morning at a convalescent home in Old Orchard Beach. Born July 6 1870 in Saco she was a practical nurse and the oldest member of Saco United Baptist Church. Survivors include six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Ducted from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home with services at 10 a.m. Saturday and interment Laurel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the funeral home.

Old Orchard Beach Flora Scamman Saco Franklin Abbie (Sylvester) Foss

Sanford official pleads innocent in embezzlement case

Alfred-Henry J. Desmarais of Sanford pleads innocent to one embezzlement count in York County Superior Court. A demurrer on another count was sustained. Bail set at 5000. Desmarais, a selectman and former state representative, was indicted for converting guardian funds of the late James Markesinis. Other cases: Leslie Pitman pleads guilty to indecent liberties with a 15 year old. suspended 2 to 4 year state prison and 2 years probation. Dale Soule pleads guilty to forging a check for 10. suspended sentence and 2 years probation. A second charge was filed at the county attorney's request.

Alfred — Henry J. Desmarais Sanford York County Superior Court William S. Silsby Desmarais James Markesinis Leslie E. Pitman South Berwick Dale E. Soule Saco Soule Lloyd P. LaFountaine

Wallace Plans Special Session of Legislature

Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace said he will call a special session of the state legislature Monday to enact laws to return full control of the school system to the state government. He aims to set a pattern for others, predict s the session will finish in one day, and will outline the plan in his message to the legislature. He spoke at a Milwaukee news conference before a Neenah appearance during his primary campaign against Gov. Reynolds.

Milwaukee Alabama George C. Wallace Wallace Neenah Fox River Valley John W. Reynolds Johnson Reynolds

Goldwater Plans Maine Visit Sept 25

Sen Barry Goldwater will make at least an aircraft stop in Portland Maine early on September 25 officials said details were not complete. An announcement stated he will speak to the people of Maine upon arrival in his campaign jet.

Augusta Barry Goldwater Portland Maine

Reawakening Called for Calais in 2nd District Race

The Republican candidate for Congress in the 2nd District advocates a reawakening of national priorities. The brief statement signals a tough stance on immigration, economy, and security while pledging to restore congressional vigor and constituents’ trust.

Calais Congress

Weather outlook and temperatures by region

This afternoon cloudy with scattered showers and little temperature change. Highs in the low 60s south to mid 50s north. Winds light and variable. Tonight clear and milder with lows in the 40s and gentle southwest winds. Friday expects fair conditions and warmer temperatures with southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Search Fails To Locate Body Of Naval Officer

In Groton Connecticut a 24 year old Navy lieutenant Lt(jg) William A Huston slipped from the deck of the diesel submarine Piper into the Atlantic during mid Atlantic operations. An intensive search failed to locate his body. Huston rested in Groton with his wife Sandra Lee and their year old son Paul. He was a commissary and supply officer aboard the Piper since last September. The Piper is based at the U S Submarine Base Groton. Huston was the son of Mr and Mrs George A Huston of Bangor Maine.

Groton, Conn Atlantic Ocean Navy William A. Huston Iuston Piper mid-Atlantic Huston Groton Sandra Lee Paul U.S George A. Huston Bangor Maine

School Physician Is Appointed In Biddeford

Dr. Lepold Viger of 176 Elm St Biddeford was named Biddeford school physician at a special Board of Education meeting. He will examine third seventh and tenth graders and assist with emergencies. Superintendent Kenneally says accreditation steps are nearly complete and a state visit will recheck Biddeford High School. The district reports 271 subprimary pupils the largest count yet and plans to condense the first grades from five to four classes starting Monday with notices Friday. Mrs Worcester, former subprimary teacher now first grade instructor, will move to another class. The school building committee will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the mayor’s office.

Lepold Viger Elm St. Biddeford Biddeford Board of Education Viger Raymond Kenneally Biddeford High School Kenneally Bidde

Rights Fight Beyond Page One in Atlanta Ruling

The McClung suit initially named Robert Kennedy but Katzenbach replaced him after Kennedy resigned. An Atlanta panel made its injunction permanent against Maddox operating a segregated restaurant. The court ruled the public accommodations section constitutional, covering hotels and motels but not restaurants, and noted decisions depend on case specifics. The Heart of Atlanta Motel sued the Justice Department hours after the July 2 law signing.

Page One McClung U.S. Atty Robert Kennedy Katzenbach Kennedy Atlanta Maddox Pickrick Ith U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Elbert Tuttle Dist Lewis R. Morgan Frank A. Hooper Congress Justice Department Heart of Atlanta

Moral reawakening urged by federal official in Calais

Kenneth P. MacLeod told Calais Rotarians on Wednesday that Americans should be alarmed by a surge of lawlessness. He framed his remarks as a call for a national moral reawakening starting at the federal level.

Kenneth P. MacLeod Calais

Space Age Firm To Name Directors And Planes Ready

In Saigon defense comments Maj. Gen. Joseph Moore said US jet fighters would act if Cambodian or other foreign aircraft commit hostile acts against South Vietnam. U.S. jets stationed at Da Nang and Saigon would respond under clearly defined rules of engagement. In Washington, Comsat holds its first stockholders meeting to elect a permanent board as appeals court upholds delay denial.

Saigon Viet Nam U.S. Air Force South Viet Nam Joseph Moore U.S Moore da Nang North Viet Nam Red China Hainan Cambodia Washington Communications Satellite Corp Comsat Sheraton Park U.S. Court of Appeals John F. Kennedy Johnson Leo D. Welch Joseph V. Charyk George H. Poirier Jr Woonsocket, R.I Poirier Appeals Federal Disttrict Alexander Holtzoff Holtzoff New England Industries, Inc Morton Bello Emile A. Benoit Woonsocket

Miller Blasts Farm Policies of Democrats

Rep. William E. Miller told a Des Moines rally that he and Agriculture Secretary Orville Freeman are both lawyers and neither is a farm expert. He criticized Johnson administration farm policies as failing to redeem major 1960 pledges and argued farmers deserve more control over farming decisions. Miller’s tour included Iowa Wisconsin and moves toward Ohio and Illinois amid damp weather.

Des Moines Iowa William E. Miller Washington Orville L. Freeman Johnson Miller Iowa State Fairgrounds Wisconsin Ohio Illinois New York Nebraska Kansas Freeman

Mobile Canteen Unit Approved At Beach

OLD ORCHARD BEACH A permit for a mobile canteen unit was issued to Robert Dunphy after naming locations Saco Avenue School Street Turn Road and Saco Avenue and the Old Orchard Beach Tent and Trailer Park. The Turn Road site was moved to a spur road near the Federal School for safety. Canteen barred during football games. Council discusses winter payroll and asks Police Chief John Clark to show if current budget can be contained.

Old Orchard Beach Robert Dunphy Dunphy Saco Avenue School Street Trailler Park McCallum John Clark

Two Injured In Biddeford Traffic Crash On Hills Beach Road

A two car collision on Hills Beach Road in Biddeford yesterday afternoon left two passengers with minor injuries. Drivers were Paul O. Arel, 46, of Hills Beach, and Edward J. Sascia, 19, of Bronx, N.Y. Passengers Joseph Sascia and Christine Sascia, both of Bronx, N.Y., suffered minor cheek and nose injuries and were to receive home treatment. No vehicle damage estimate was available. Officer Joseph Beal investigated.

Hills Beach Biddeford Paul O. Arel Long Ave Edward J. Sascia Bronx N.Y Joseph Sascia Christine Sascia Bronx N.Y Joseph Beal

Johnson Endorses Conservation as He Pushes Nuclear Policy

President Johnson argues for centralized nuclear control and says the U S has taken every step to prevent madman or malfunction from triggering nuclear war. He travels Seattle to Portland to promote a new conservation and cross border power cooperation, highlighting the Columbia River treaty and private public energy ventures from the Yukon to the Potomac.

Johnson Lester Pearson Portland Seattle Pacific Northwest Yukon Rio Grande Columbia Potomac United States U.S Pearson Montana British Columbia Washington State Canada

Ellen Warren Signs With Fred Waring Orchestra

Ellen Warren 18 of Kennebunk earned a singing contract with Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians after auditioning at Shawnee-on-Delaware. She will rehearse next week and join a country wide road tour starting September 23 with appearances in Texas Florida Los Angeles San Francisco Reno and Hawaii. she will sing in the glee club.

Kennebunk Pocono Mountains Pennsylvania Miss Warren Waring Texas Florida Los Angeles San Francisco Calif Reno Nev Hawaii Glee Club

Johnson seeks unity of power firms for electrification drive

President Johnson presses private and public power firms to cooperate on expanding electrification and says every step has been taken to avert nuclear war. Goldwater urges Southern Democrats to cross the GOP welcome mat as he campaigns in the Carolinas. Thurmond meets Goldwater in Greenville amid party switch. Ford and UAW talks near strike deadline Friday as constitutional amendment heat rises over reapportionment. Eddy Gilmore, Alabama born AP writer, finds himself amid royalty at King Constantine’s ball.

Johnson Barry Goldwater GOP Carolinas Strom Thurmond Republican Party Greenville S.C Ford United Auto Workers Washington Congress International Eddy Gilmore Alabama King Constantine

Curtis States Education as Key Campaign Issue

Kennebunk addresses federal aid to education as a campaign issue in Maine. Curtis argues education funding shapes national growth, cites National Defense Education Act achievements, and warns the law must be extended beyond June 1965 to avoid stagnation. He notes Maine’s low college participation and per pupil spending, urging broader federal scholarships and guaranteed educational loans.

Maine F. Dhe Kennedy

Maine Records Repository Targeted At McLean Building

AUGUSTA AP The state archivist of Massachusetts urged Maine to use the McLean building in Augusta as a repository for historic documents and state records. Cost estimated at 200000 with a 10000 square foot underground storage area. Part of the McLean house could house storage while the rest serves administrative offices and student research rooms. Gov. Reed and the Executive Council heard the proposal after inspecting the 22 story brick McLean house opposite the governor mansion.

Augusta Massachusetts Maine McLean Richard Hale Bay State McLean House Hale Frank E. Hancock Gellers

Disarmament Conference Begins Short Recess in Geneva

The 17 nation disarmament conference in Geneva enters a five month recess after a year with no concrete progress. Soviet negotiator Tsarapkin called the 1964 session gloomy, noting deadlock on all issues and rejection of Western proposals for curbing the nuclear threat.

Geneva Semyon K. Tsarapkin United States Johnson

Sanford Woman Fined in Biddeford Court

Mrs. Pearle A. O Gorham of Sanford pleaded guilty to passing a stop sign in Biddeford Municipal Court. She was found guilty and fined 15 dollars. On a second charge of operating a motor vehicle without a license she pled guilty and paid 10 dollars. Judge Gerald C. Nason imposed the fines.

Pearle A. O’gorham Sanford Biddeford

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