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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1965

Page

2

Local Notices List Service Members in Navy Assignments

Mrs. C. F. Beane of Fortunes Rocks is a patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Miss Alice Nelson of Saco is a patient at Osteopathic Hospital in Portland. Ralph Hight USN is Interior Communications Tech Third Class on summer cruise aboard USS Fred T. Berry in the Atlantic. Eugene P. Murphy USN participated in landing three Marine Battalions at Van Tuong Viet Nam aboard USS Bayfield. Dale E. Stone USN aboard USS Frank Evans in Seventh Fleet operations visited Kaohsiung Chi Lung and Taipei Formosa during Taiwan Straits patrols.

C. F. Beane Fortunes Rocks Notre Dame Hospital Alice Nelson North St Saco Osteopathic Hospital Portland Ralph Hight USN Frag K Knight Pool Road Biddeford Fred T. Berry Atlantic Ocean Eugene P. Murphy Ernest F. Murphy Grove Ave Old Orchard Beach van Tuong Viet Nam Bayfield Dale E.stone Charles L. Stone Elmwood Drive Frank Evans Seventh Fleet Kaohsiung Chi Lung Taipei Formosa Taiwan Straits

Local Lodge Pot Luck Supper and Meetings Set

The Saco Past Noble Grands Association of Saco Rebekah Lodge hosts a pot luck supper Monday at 6 30 at Miss Adelpn McKeen's cottage Ocean Park with a regular business meeting to follow Circle L Accordaire and St Joan of Arc plan a Sunday gathering at 7 at St Andre's Parish Hall Biddeford The AFL C IO T W U A Auxiliary meets Sunday at 2 p m at Union Hall 159 Main St Biddeford Luncheon served

Saco Past Noble Grands Association of Saco Rebekah Lodge Adelpn McKeen Ocean Park Circle L’accordaire St. Joan of Arc St. Andre's Parish Hall Biddeford Afl-Cio T.W.U.A Union Hall Main St

Church Confession Times and Salvation Army Junior Band

Confessions will be heard at St Martha's Church Kennebunkport Saturday 7 to 8 p m and at St Mary's Church Wells Beach Sunday before the 9 a m mass. The Junior Band and singers of the Saco Salvation Army meet Saturday at a m

St. Martha’s Church Kennebunkport St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach Soongsters Saco Salvation Army Saturda

Woodward Jr to direct choirs at United Baptist Church

Lawrence Woodward Jr named new music director at Thornton Academy and will lead the senior and chancel choirs at United Baptist Church in Saco. He previously directed the choir at United Church in Jaffrey New Hampshire. Maria Darlene Knight will be dedicated at the 10:30 worship service as her grandfather Rev Albert A Gordanier assists the pastor. The sermon topic is Doesn't God Care.

Lawrence Woodward Jr Thornton Academy United Baptist Church Saco Woodward United Church Jaffrey N.H Maria Darlene Knight Frank H. Knight Jr Albert A. Gordanier

Sewage Ordinance Discussed In Saco

Saco's Sewage Sanitation Committee discussed a new ordinance drawn up with the assist ance of City Solicitor Ronald Ayotte at a committee meeting. Final action will be taken at the next committee meeting. Present were Mayor Paul E Reny, Street Commissioner Timothy Crowley, Byron Dolby, building inspector, Dr. Maurice Ross health officer, Norman Duranceau, state plumbing inspector, Ayotte and Fenderson.

Saco Ronald Ayotte Robert J. Fenderson Paul E Reny Timothy Crowley Byron Dolby Maurice Ross Norman Duranceau Ayotte Fenderson

Neighbor reports no unusual activity at doctor’s home during day

Walvered Grant, a neighbor of the McGinns, said he did not notice anything unusual at the doctor’s home during Thursday. County Attorney Harold Foley said authorities believe Haller remains in a 20 square mile triangular area between Brewer, Ellsworth and Bucksport. The FBI stays in contact with search officials but has not joined the case actively.

McGinns Walvered Grant Atty Harold Foley Haller Brewer Ellsworth Bucksport Federal Bureau of Investigation

Card of Thanks to Notre Dame Hospital Staff and Family

Card of Thanks extends gratitude to Dr Charest and Dr Fortier, the priests for their encouragement, the Notre Dame Hospital personnel for their kind care, and all relatives and friends for gifts, cards and visits.

Dr. Charest Dr. Fortier Notre Dame Hospital Lucile Remillard

Deaths Houston Child Jeffrey Johnston 8

Jeffrey G. Johnston 8 died in Houston. Born July 1 1957 in Houston he was the son of Gordon and Jean Letourneau Johnston. Survived by parents four brothers Neil Mark Lockton Timothy a sister Christine and grandparents. Committal services scheduled tomorrow at 1 p.m. at St Marys Cemetery Biddeford.

Houston Tex Jeffrey G. Johnston Gordon Jean Letourneau Johnston Biddeford Maine G. Johnston Neil Mark Lockton Timothy Christine Rudolph Letourneau Orono John Johnston Connecticut St. Mary’s Cemetery

Death of Mrs. Lillian Skinner Butler

Mrs. Lillian Skinner Butler a former Old Orchard Beach resident died August 22 in Los Angeles after a long illness. She and husband Walter Butler lived at Old Orchard Beach about 20 years ago before moving to California. She was a member of Miniwanea Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Her death was reported by niece Mrs. Edgar Bangert of Costa Mesa California.

Old Orchard Beach Lillian Skinner Butler Los Angeles Calif Walter Butler California Lido Park Newport Beach Butler

Assumption Society to Pray for William Lanidrv at Bolduc Funeral Home

Members will meet at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford tonight at 8 30 p m to say prayers for William Lanidrv arriving at the funeral home.

Assumption Society Bolduc Alfred St Biddeford William Lanidrv

McGlinchy Rites Held At St Marys Biddeford

A requiem high mass for Helen C. McGlinchy of Birch Street Biddeford was held yesterday at St Marys Church Biddeford, led by Rev. Coleman OToole. William Cleary sang with Louise Welch accompanying. burial followed at Calvary Cemetery South Portland with grave side prayers by Father OToole.

St. Mary's Church Biddeford Coleman O'Toole Helen C. McGlinchy Birch Street William Cleary Louise Welch Calvary Cemetery South Portland Father O'Toole

Funeral services for Llewellyn F. Marston in Buxton

Llewellyn F. Marston of Port land Avenue Port land Avenue Old Orchard Beach funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p m from the Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home. Rev Russell Hartley officiated and burial followed in Buxton Lower Corner Cemetery with committal by Rev Hartley. Bearers were Norman Tripp Ralph Stickney Harold Pike and Elton Junkins.

Old Orchard Beach Llewellyn F. Marston Portland Avenue Russell Hartley Tory Hill Church Buxton Lower Corner Hartley Norman Tripp Ralph Stickney Harold Pike Elton Junkins

Funeral services for Mrs Josephine Langan held in Saco

Funeral services for Mrs Josephine Alfreda Langan widow of Edward Langan were held yesterday afternoon at 1 30 from the Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco with Rev Jasper Beane officiating Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford Bearers were Armand Lemay Ralph Quint Robert Leslie and Alvin Carver

Josephine Langan Josephine Alfreda Langan Arundel Edward L. Langan Dennett and Craig Main St Saco Jasper Beane Biddeford United Church Armand Lemay Ralph Quint Robert Leslie Alvin Carver Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford

Sunken Lethal Barge Found in Mississippi

Navy divers identified a sunken barge carrying 6060 tons of lethal chlorine near LSU in Baton Rouge. The craft touched off a large search after going missing during Hurricane Betsy, and authorities warned river users to exercise caution while engineers plan removal.

Thomas J. Bowen Army Baton Rouge Mississippi White House Washington

Weather outlook for Maine cool with variable clouds

The forecast for Maine calls for fair weather with variable cloudiness and a cool night. Low temperatures range from the 40s to the upper 30s in extreme northern portions. Saturday will be partly cloudy with little temperature change.

Maine

September Tide Table Notes and Grills Mentioned

A fragmentary record lists September tides with low and high times and references to grills. The text includes times such as 3:50 and 4:46 and notes like low tides at 9:47 and 10:31 with additional entries.

High A.M Eibe. Grills TIDES LOW A.M. P

York County Salon Banquet Highlights In Kennebunk

York County Salon members meet at Glen-Mor Restaurant Kennebunk with Charlene Farnham presiding. Attendees include Charlene Farnham Alfie Leech Gertrude Rankin Martha Beaudoin Katherine Ambrose and others. Discussion covers cystic fibrosis stamps National Jewish Hospital project and salon fair table. next meeting set for January 21 at Mrs Lewis home.

Kennebunk York County Glen - Mor Charlene Farnham Salon Chapeau Saco Alfie Leech Gertrude Rankin Martha Beaudoin Katherine Ambrose Department of Maine American Legion Auxiliary Florence Lewis Gilberte Lavoie Biddeford Beatrice Wakefield Chapeau Passe Cape Porpoise Redmond Kennebunkport American Legion Auxiliary Leech Alberta Redmond Lewis Beaudoin

Ultimatum From China Discussed With Kosygin

Indian Ambassador T N Kaul held talks in Moscow with Premier Kosygin and Foreign Minister Gromyko about China’s ultimatum to India. The exchanges focused on India’s response to U Thant’s cease fire efforts in the Pakistan dispute while Soviet leaders warned the threat could complicate tensions as efforts to end fighting continued.

Moscow T.N. Kaul India Alexei Kosygin Kosygin Kaul Soviet Union Andrei Gromyko U.N U Thant Pakistan

Fremont Club Finalizes Bean Supper Plans

The Fremont Club set plans for a bean supper to be held Saturday from 4 30 to 7 P M at the club hall. Social committee members named are Mrs Natalie Lemire Mr and Mrs George Lambert and Mr and Mrs Patrick Guerrette.

Fremont Club Natalie Lemire George Lambert Patrick Guerrette Albert Allie Leo Beaulieu Rodrigue Bergeron Henry Bouchard

Martha Installed By Annette Chapter

Pauline Rumery was installed as Martha replacing Mrs. Ruby Emens who moved to Lewiston at yesterday's meeting of Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Laco Bette-Jean Koberge and

Pauline Rumery Martha Ruby Emens Lewiston Annette Chapter Order of the ‘Eastern Star Laco Bette - Jean Koberge

Late Summer Snowstorm Puts Rockies In Deep Freeze

A late summer snowstorm blanketed Montana Wyoming the Dakotas and Nebraska with up to 18 inches near Whitefish and 15 inches in Crawford Nebraska. Five people died in traffic accidents on ice slick highways as blizzards caused four foot drifts across central Montana and Trail Ridge Highway in Rocky Mountain National Park was closed. Some regions saw clear skies as the storm waned while forecasters called it one of September's worst.

Rockies Plains U.S Weather Bureau Montana Wyoming Dakotas Nebraska Midwest Whitefish Mont Crawford Trail Ridge Rocky Mountain National Park Denver

Coastal mural slated for exhibit at Eastern States Fair

The Maine Sea and Shore Fisheries Department announced its exhibit at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield Massachusetts from September 18 to 26. It features a large coastal mural with live fish and lobsters in a habitat setting for fairgoers.

Meat Loaf Dinner Precedes Elks Lodge Meeting

An Italian meat loaf dinner prepared by the steward committee led by Harold Marr preceded the Elks Lodge semi monthly meeting at the Portland Road lodge in Saco. Exalted Ruler Joseph Grondin presided. Plans for the October 1 visit of Grand Exalted Ruler Leonard Bush and his suite were discussed.

Harold Marr The Elks Lodge Portland Road Saco Joseph Grondin Leonard Bush

Saco Man Pays $175 Penalty For Traffic Violation

Roger H. Tremblay of Saco, 30, fined 175 dollars in York County Superior Court for drunken driving on Route 2020 near Buxton after appealing a lower court conviction. A separate indictment against William H. Bridges III of York relating to a 1964 lobster boat incident was not pursued due to insufficient evidence. Justice James L. Reid scheduled arraignments and indigent counsel appointments for today.

Alfred York County Roger H. Tremblay Buxton William H. Bridges III York Bridges Eastern Point James L. Reid

Predawn Viet Cong Attack Near Saigon and Allied Bombing Advances

U S troops report a predawn assault by about 40 Viet Cong on a government outpost seven miles southwest of Saigon with light casualties for Vietnam era forces. Twenty U S planes bombed Co Dinh barracks west of Thanh Hoa. Other strikes hit Hoa Mei Island storage facilities. In Da Nang area a U S Army helicopter killed four guerrillas. Marines' patrols near Da Nang sustained light losses from a mine and a tank strike. A joint drive by U S Vietnamese Australian and New Zealand troops moves through jungle near Ben Cat with no major contacts reported yet.

Saigon U.S Co Dinh Thanh Hoa North Viet Nam Hoa Mei Island South A da Nang Ben Cat New Zealand

Nightmarish jungle crawl near An Khe new Viet Cong battle

In Viet Nam near An Khe Bravo company of the 101st Airborne endured a brutal 30 hour march through rain soaked jungle. Missteps and lost orientation delayed the operation as punji traps and brief helicopter gunship fire tested the troops. A helicopter crash injured the copilot and two reporters, while Bravo company pressed on with high morale despite the ordeal.

Robin Mannock Saigon South Viet Nam Viet Nam 101St Airborne Division An Khe Bravo Company United States Joseph B. Rogers Fairfax James Nichols Clarksville Tenn Bravo Philip Norman Rice University Norman Bravolompany

Wreckage Sighted of Jet Liner in Caribbean

Pan American Airways jet vanished over the Caribbean and the Civil Aeronautics Board reported wreckage on Montserrat hill with no signs of life observed.

New York Pan American Airways Caribbean Civil Aeronautics Board British West Indian Montserrat

Firemen's Drive At Camp Ellis Declared A Success

Christine Peterson led the prayer and flag salute at the Firemen's Auxiliary meeting in the Camp Ellis fire barn. Theresa Pendleton steps in as president pro tem, with Lillian Morris as secretary and Laura Robbins as Sunshine chair. The drive was successful with Laura Robbins and others participating and Morris receiving the mystery award.

Christine Peterson Camp Ellis Theresa Pendleton Lillian Morris Laura Robbins Ruth Stackpole Lillian Gagnon Mary Pendleton Jeannine Pendleton Cynthia Lemay Carol St. Onge Pauline Penny

Firefighters Hurt As Northern California Blaze Spreads

Uncontrolled fires fanned by new winds burned across Northern California’s dry forests and brush. Two firefighters were burned, one seriously, as blazes threatened Vacaville and Middletown, with evacuations ordered and about 20 homes destroyed or damaged. Damage estimated at $500,000 and 25,000 acres burned.

San Francisco California High Sierra Vacaville Sacramento Middletown Lake County Warren Hughes Hughes

Frenette Given Prison Term

Philip W. Frenette of Biddeford must serve 12 to 15 years for reckless homicide by automobile in the death of Naval Lt. Stephen Morrison of South Portland. Morrison, 24, died when his scooter was struck on Main Street in South Portland. Frenette admitted guilt and a related indictment was dropped.

Portland Philip W. Frenette Biddeford Superior Naval J.g Stephen Morrison South Portland Morrison Main Rosalie Chessey Chessey Frenette

Church Women View European Pictures at Bay View Dinner

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco- Biddeford women gathered at Katharine Deering’s Bay View home for a dinner party. They viewed Ireland and England photos from a spring trip by Deering and Helen Wove, with many members attending including Edith Hutchins, Berniece Davis, Eleanor Davis, and Rev. Fred Russell Jr.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco- Biddeford Bay View Katharine Deering Ireland England Jes Deering Helen Wove Edith Hutchins Berniece Davis Elsie Smith Eleanor Davis Jeannette Davis Rosemary Davis Bernice Emmons Beulah Dickerson Elizabeth Emmons Edna Woodman Sara Emmons Esther Emmons Louise Harrison Catherine Hutchins Iola Huntley Mary Knight Helen Love Arlene Burnham Claire Mitchell Nancy Cooper Pauline Tufts Ethel Gowen Mildred McIntire Rose Wilcox Eva Wentworth

Maine Pilot Is Reported Killed in Viet Nam Action

The Defense Department identified Neil B. Taylor of Maine as killed in action during an air strike over South Vietnam. He was a Navy pilot attached to the USS Bonhomme Richard in the South China Sea. The report notes his birth and family ties to Vangeley Maine.

Washington Navy S.2 Neil B. Taylor Milford Taylor Vangeley Maine Defense Department Viet Nam South Viet Nam South China Sea

Need Of PTA Is Explained In Biddeford

Biddeford PTA president John Narsiff opened a meeting at John F. Kennedy Memorial School with a discussion on PTA needs and parental roles in child development. Joseph Plamondon spoke on the Economic Opportunity Act of 1965 and community action programs.

John Narsiff Biddeford Parent - Teacher Association John F. Kennedy Anastasia Sukalas Laurette Richard Charles Droggi's Maurice Richard Jasper Cochrane Jeannette Houde Clifford C. Clifford Marc Collette Rene Roy Jr

Iraqi coup crushed as Aref family faces fallout

Cairo reports a thwarted Iraqi coup during Abdel Salam Aref's absence at a Casablanca summit. Brig Aref Abdul Razzak aimed to seize radio, highways, railways, and key sites. he and aides were arrested. Razzak and family later flew to Cairo and were housed at Tahra palace.

Cairo Iraq Tony Abdel Salam Aref Casablanca Aref Abdul Razzak Abdel Rahman Aref Razzak Tahra Palace

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Easilews L. Woodward Jr Adolphe F. X. Gagnon Delvina Jeffrey Johnston Lillian Butler Llewellyn Marston China Annette Saco Man U. S Masonic ‘Hall Sarah Lennox Ge Yd Washington, D. C Normand Roy St. Joseph’s Church Roy Diane Demers Pauline Demers Center St Biddeford High School John Roberts, Inc George Roy Bernard Ave Northeastern Business College Curlew Sunoco Lee Cleaves St Augustine Doyon Norman Racine Brockton Mass Racine Cape Cod J. P. Maricel Lizotte Elm St Gray Ave Nicholas Hadiaris Joseph Rondeau Rondeau N.P. Scontral Main Street London Westminster Hall Abdel Aref Andre Tel Homeowner's Paul E. Sheltra Felix T. Sheltra Felix T. Sheltra & Son Agency Agency Jefferson Street
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