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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1967

Page

2

Local Residents Return To Work And Studies

Mrs. Rachel Laflamme of 11 Ray Street Biddeford has returned to work at Rachel's Beauty Salon. A. E. Ross of 20 Orchard Street Biddeford is a patient at Webber Hospital. Richard Charest, son of Dr and Mrs Leandrew Charest of Saco, has returned to Union College in Schenectady New York for his senior year.

Rachel Laflamme Ray St Biddeford Rachel A. E. Ross Orchard St Webber Hospital Richard Charest Leandrew Charest Saco Union College Schenectady N.Y

Fremont club and Auxiliary meet at Biddeford Hall

Members of the Fremont club and Auxiliary will gather Thursday night at 8 at the Alfred Street Biddeford hall for a meeting and possible program.

Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Hall

Church Notes List Local Services and Meetings

The Full Gospel Assembly holds an evangelistic service Friday at 7 30 pm at the American Legion Hall Biddeford. Pioneer Girls meet Friday at 6 30 pm at Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills. A Ladies Prayer meeting Friday at 10 am at Lyman Baptist parsonage. Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes at St Monica Kennebunk Saturday 9 30 am for Grades 1 5 and Friday after school for Grades 6 8. First Parish Congregational Saco to start Sunday Sept 24 10 30 am with dedication of school officers and teachers. Youth Fellowship Sundays 6 pm Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village. Bus transportation provided.

Full Gospel Assembly American Legion Hall Elm St Biddeford Pioneer Girls Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Monica’s Church Kennebunk First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Saco Rimary Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village

Kittery Receives $420000 Federal Grant for Sewers

Senator Muskie and Representative Kyros announced a $420000 grant approved by the Federal Water Pollution Control Administration to Kittery Maine. Funds will finance sewer construction and pollution abatement devices.

Washington Edmund S. Muskie Peter N. Kyros Maine Kittery Federal Water Pollution Control Administration

Card of Thanks from Mrs. Marie Gagne

Mrs. Marie Gagne thanks the nurses and staff of Notre-Dame Hospital and Doctors Viger Char est and Fortier for kind care during her stay. She also thanks friends and relatives for cards flowers and visits.

Notre - Dame Hospital Viger, Charest and Fortier Marie Gagne Adams Street

Portland Weather Brief With Showers Tonight

Portland areas report showers and scattered thunder storms tonight with low temperatures in the mid to upper 50s. Friday will see showers ending and a transition to partly cloudy, cooler conditions.

Portland

Police Shuffle Personnel In Latest Change

Two Biddeford police sergeants swapped shifts following recommendations by the city police commission. Adelbert Morin Jr. moved from day shift to second shift, while Albert Elwell Jr. shifted from second to first shift. The commission chair said the panel aims to make conditions on the force workable.

Biddeford Police Commission Adelbert Morin Jr Albert Elwell Jr Commission Norman Poirier

Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers at Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach event sees Noble Grand Mrs. Frances Pettengill preside as officers for the coming year are elected. New slate includes Geraldine Collins as Noble Grand and Dorothy Arno as Vice Grand. Installations planned by District Deputy President Mrs. Lucille McBride. Banquet set for Sept. 27 at Glen Moro Restaurant in Kennebunk with reservations via secretary Avonell Pettengill.

Old Orchard Beach Noble Frances Pettengill Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Geraldine Collins Dorothy Arno Avonell Pettengill Ethel Whitten Margaret Chamberlin Helen Morris Mary Marston Ruth Anderson Avanell Pettengill

Beverly Lynn West Honored At Party

Miss Beverly Lynn West was guest of honor at a family party in Kennebunk for her sixth birthday. The event at Mr. and Mrs. William West’s home featured multicolored balloons, a birthday cake by Judith Bass, and gifts opened by the honoree. Attendees included the West and Hubbard families, Jason Wheeler, Carol Dill, Susan Pillsbury, and Anne Bath sent a gift.

Kennebunk Beverly Lynn West William West Woodside Drive Judith Bass Old Orchard Beach Beverly Richard Hubbard Edward Donna Richard Douglas West Jason Wheeler Carol Dill Susan Pillsbury West Old Ord Beach Anne Bath

Saco Democrats Prep For Ward Meetings

Saco Democrats outline upcoming ward meetings as they organize for December elections. At G.A. Hall the City Committee named new delegates and alternates from wards 1 5 7 and 4 and formed finance and nominating panels. A Oct 2 nominating meeting is set at the Hitching Post with a charter changes talk expected.

Saco Democrats Saco Democratic City Committee G.A Hall City Hall Gerard Doyon Raymond Dow Peter Danton Atty. Ronald Ayotte Paula Norton Ethel Bedard Robert Murray Paul E. Reay Camille Bedard Paul Mercier Charles Nanos Harry Courtois Jr Ernest Whitten Hitching Post Main Street G.A.R. Hall Joseph Curran

Poverty pictures prompt continued coverage in Kentucky

News At continues from Page One shows poverty scenes in eastern Kentucky. A landlord is arrested as part of the report. Episcopal bishops authorize planning for a union with nine denominations. Two principal financiers state they will fund further if Kennedy injury case remains viable. Vietnam sees waves of aircraft strike at enemy rocket sites near the DMZ as U.S. Marines face ongoing attacks. Ambassador Gold berg outlines a new American stance at the UN. A Senate probe into Pentagon policy toward the NRA is proposed. Officials doubt Israel captured Soviet arms reveal US secrets.

Kentucky Episcopal H Dist Atto Jim Garrisquis Kenedy Vietnam Demilitarized Zone U.S Marine Arthur J. Goldberg U.N. General Assembly Senate Pentagon National Rifle Association Sen Robert P. Griffin United States

Chamber Meeting Slated For Sept 28 In Kennebunkport

Kennebunk Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce schedules a 7 30 p m meeting at town offices on Sept 28 to discuss maximizing use of the Kennebunk River facilities. H David Walley, president, says town officials planning board chairs business leaders river reps Arundel Yacht Club and River Club harbor masters and Port fishermen are invited.

Kennebunkport Kennebunk - Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce Kennebunk River H. David Walley Arundel

Definite Vietnam Policy Critique Ahead at U N Talks

The piece notes a strong anticipated U S critique of Vietnam and Middle East policy, with Gro myko and Dean Rusk set for private talks in New York. It cites Hanoi and Soviet bloc opposition as limiting U N action and mentions a House vote shift on expanded rat control aid linked to Dirksen’s influence.

U.S. Vietnam United States U.S Middle East Gromyko Dean Rusk New York U.N Assembly Theecurity Council Vietnam Soviet Union Hanoi North Vietnam House Washington Senate Everett M. Dirksen Johnson Congress

Saco Committee Seeks Support With Membership Cards

The Saco Council Manager Citizens Association sells 1000 membership cards to fund an educational campaign for the proposed charter to be voted on at the December 11 municipal election. Co chairs Dr J Edward Whelan and Charles R Cote, former Saco mayors, lead the group. a public meeting is set for September 28 at 7 30 p.m. in the Saco District Court Room to discuss the charter.

Saco Council Manager Citizens Association Saco Arthur Huot J. Edward Whelan Charles R. Cote

Policeman's Ball Set For Friday In Saco and Biddeford

The Saco Policeman's Ball will be held Friday at 8 p.m. at Trudeau's Private Club Route 1 Saco. A preceding banquet for officers wives and guests will take place at the Wonderbar Steak House Washington Street Biddeford.

Saco Trudeau Route 1 Wonderbar Washington Street Biddeford

Injured Man Still On Critical List After South Portland Collision

A Biddeford man remains in critical condition after a two car crash in South Portland yesterday. Robert G. Powell, 60, of 747 Pool Road, was among three taken to Maine Medical Center, Portland, along with Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Cox, both 70, of South Portland.

Biddeford South Portland Robert G. Powell Pool Road Maine Medical Center Portland Frank B. Cox

Miss Sherry Goulet Honored At Shower

Miss Sherry Goulet daughter of Mr and Mrs Ronald Goulet Mousam road was guest of honor at a surprise bridal shower Sunday at the Youth Center in Kennebunk given by her mother and her sister Mrs How ard Wildes. A centerpiece bride doll cake made by Miss Ruth Wakefield of Kennebunk topped the gifts. Many named friends attended and gifts were sent by numerous relatives from Kennebunk Biddeford and Kennebunkport. Also notes on Yosemite Park heat tips and travel trivia follow.

Kennebunk Sherry Goulet Ronald Goulet Mousam Road Howard Wildes Edgar West Frank Noble Jr Donald Bernier Weldon Jones Ruth Wakefield Harold Hilton Forrest Maguire Daniel Morse Willis Hansen Mary Forrester Florence Jellison Joel Kimball Roland Whitten Michael Sylvester Doris Jewett Cheryie Jones Roy Ruggles Roger Noble Dorothy Tanguay Ted Searles Robert Nedeau Ruth Nedeau William Taylor Elsa Johnson Olive Brown Earle Grames Louise Coombs Pauline Coombs Linda Maling Robert Huff Jr Martha Norton Francis Kelley Maurice Hamilton Biddeford

Maine Board Approves 10 Percent Pay Hike for Mental Health Staff

The Maine Personnel Board voted unanimously to grant about ten percent raises to roughly 800 institutional workers helping mental patients. The action follows a request from the Department of Mental Health and Corrections supported by Gov. Curtis and staff recommendations. The raises, aimed at preventing an imminent staff shortage, may be implemented immediately by the department.

Augusta Maine Personnel Board Department of Mental Health & Corrections Curtis John F. Daugherty Mental Health & Corrections Department Walter F. Ulmer

Methodist Guild Plans Next Parish Supper

South Biddeford Methodist Guild met at Mrs. Doroth Bunting's home to plan a parish supper for Saturday Sept 30 at Siloam Hall Pool Road Biddeford. The session, led by Ruth Hutchins, noted need for a Sunday School superintendent and teachers as Sunday School begins Oct 1 with a clothing demonstration on Oct 18 by Mrs Shirley Noble.

South Siloam Hall Shirley Noble Bunting Marion Smith Bee Weymess Ann Small Emma Orcutt Ann Lecman Dorothy Rumery Bernice Alexander Pauline Burnham Shirley Willis Dorothy Peck Martha Cotsinas Ruth Hutchins Doris Burleigh Inez Johnson Shirley Gross Laura McKenney Marie Goldthwaite Ruth Bailey

Kennebunk Public Health Association Recertified Medicare Agency

The bi monthly meeting at Kennebunk Public Health Association met Tuesday night at Storer Street office. The group was recertified as a Home Health Agency under Medicare. Mrs Sweeney RN reported on nursing care. School physicals begin Sept 20 at Kennebunk Junior High. Mrs Sweeney will resign as full time nurse. Mrs Gonneville seeks replacement.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Public Health Association Storer Street Elizabeth Sweeney R.N Pauline Day Raymond Belyear Alice Gibson Sweeney Roger Gonneville

Fire destroys potato house in Houston area

Officials say about 1,200 barrels of potatoes and farm machinery were consumed in a two–door potato house fire on White Settlement Road. Flames broke out Wednesday at the Brush brothers potato house. loss is estimated at $18,000.

Houston Brush Brothers White Settlement

Initiation Ritual Held By Sorority

Initiation ceremonies for new members of the Sub Deb Sorority were held last night at Debbie Johnson's home on Park Street in Saco. Sorority sisters were chosen following the ceremony.

Debbie Johnson Park Street Saco

Leaders Weigh One Day Special Session After Bond Defeat

Augusta lawmakers and Gov Curtis meet amid fiscal pressure from the rejected $16.7 million general capital budget bond issue. A one-day session could be held next week to address repairs, new bond proposals, and targeted funding for Education, mental health, Maine University, and a veterans cemetery.

Augusta State House Curtis Senate Joseph B. Campbell House David J. Kennedy Milbridge Campbell Frederick W. Kneeland Education Department State College and Vocational Institute University of Maine Portland Orono Veterans’ Memorial

New England Group Sets First Meeting on Essie Pendleton’s Birthday

The birthday of Essie Pendleton was celebrated as the group announced its first regular meeting to be held at Marjorie Cote’s home on Ferry Road in Saco.

Essie Pendleton Marjorie Cote Ferry Road Saco

Snow Removal Topics Tabled by Kennebunk Board of Selectmen

Kennebunk town officials and Town Manager Earle D. Hardy discussed winter snow removal areas from Brown Street to St David s Church and center town streets. Drainage fixes at Seabreeze Acres and road acceptances were reviewed. Officials will meet with West Kennebunk Shoe Co to discuss rebuilding its platform. Webber Hospital Auxiliary to erect a Main Street banner for fundraising. Evan Cook presided. attendees included Warren Bowdoin and Ralph Curtis.

Kennebunk Board of Selectmen Earle D. Hardy Lower Town Hall Robert Brown Roland Toussaint Brown Street St. David's Church George Timson Kennebunk Beach Richard Ornstein West Kennebunk Shoe Co Webber Hospital Auxiliary Biddeford Main Street Fletcher Street Evan Cook Ernest Brown Warren Bowdoin Ralph Curtis

Consolidated PTA To Hold Reception

Kennebunkport Consolidated School Parent Teachers Association will hold its first meeting at the school on Thursday September 28 at 7 30 PM. President Martin Kingsbury says the session will be a reception for teachers with no formal program. All parents are urged to attend. Band Parents meet at 7 00 PM the same evening.

Kennebunkport Kennebunkport Consolidated School Parent Teachers Association Martin Kingsbury

Beulah Devastates Lower Rio Grande Valley and Nearby Areas

Beulah devastates cit rus and crops valued at 50 million dollars in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Entire towns along the lower coast are isolated as National Guardsmen patrol Brownsville Harlingen San Benito and Port Isabel. A newsman described Port Isabel ruins as if saturated bombing. Ham radio operators relay news despite power outages while tornadoes surge to record levels causing 30 confirmed twisters and widespread damage across Brownsville Matamoros and beyond.

Rio Grande Valley Brownsville Harlingen San Benito Port Isabel Beulah

Maine foliage colors advance with peak in north Maine

The Maine Department of Economic Development reports fall color change under way across the state. Moosehead Moosehead Lake area expected 75 percent color change this weekend while Baxter State Park and eastern Maine show lower percentages.此外 other regions range from 5 to 60 percent change depending on location. A separate note mentions finds of money, pressed butterflies, music manuscripts and Gandhi letter in old New York telephone books.

Augusta Maine Woods Department of Economic Development DED Pittston Farm Seboomook Moosehead Lake Moosehead Jackman Aroostook County Aroostook Baxter State Park Maine Rangeley Lakes Sebago Lake Mahatma Gandhi New York

Coastal city weather ranking shows Beulah among worst

The coastal resort area ranked as third worst for the city while winds reached 86 mph at Beulah and 110 mph at a Corps of Engineers station, surpassing Hurricane Carla in 1961 by 34 mph.

Beulah Weather Bureau Corps of Engineers

Metropolitan Family Security Checkup Invitation

A confidential financial health review offers facts to help retirement planning. The service emphasizes no obligation and invites a call to discuss securing loved ones’ future with a retirement readiness check-up.

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Madonna Group West Kennebunk Arundel Assembly Order of Rainbow Lafayette Order of DeMolay Madonna Chapter O.E.S York Temple Barbara Wheeler Star Club Blue Lodge Murray Margaret Johnson Grand Chapter Maine C.E.S Vivien Tranci Rainbow State Advisory Board Gertrude Hatch Arundel Assembly Rainbow Girls Wheeler Gerald Crocker Raymond Ingalls Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Philip H. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Dial Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy SS High A.M. P Peei Rebekah Lodge Luke E. Hart Claire Lizotte Norma Pelletier Marguerite Ruel Anita Palardis Oliva Perreault Rita Ruel Gertrude LaBelle Jeannette Bisson Jacqueline Perron Washington Street Hall St. Louis High School Dorothy Millette Annette Ross Dorothy Dudley Claire Dutil Theresa Drapeau Aurilla Allie Muriel Duprey Pauline Neault Blanche Chretien Rosa Boutilette News At Saco Committee Yosemite National Park California National Geographic Rhode Island Funeral Service Shumway Spring St Methodist Guild Health Association Medicare Carey Bros. Jewelers Thacher Building Ind Main St Shoe Corp Smith Street Biddeford, Maine Insole Littleway Goodyear Jerry Neault Serena Ee Lady's Roger S. Labbe Youland Jewelry
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