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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1964

Page

2

Local Biddeford Personal Notices Expand Community News

Mrs Anna Gagne of 3 Lamothe R J Biddeford is a medical patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Alma Bisalon of 281B Alfred St Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Joseph Ledoux of 16 Irving St Saco is a surgical patient at Mercy Hospital in Port. Siiee Lucille Therese Simard of 361 Elm St Biddeford is a freshman at Mount Saint Mary College Hooksett NH. Mr and Mrs Robert J Collard of 205 Elm St Biddeford have returned from Cassadaga where their son Mare and Mare Beaudoin of 12 Kossuth St Biddeford are students at Our Lady of Lourdes Seminary. Conrad A Cote 18 son of Mr and Mrs Robert A Cote 415 Pool Road Biddeford and John P Giguere 18 son of Mr and Mrs Robert R Giguere 321 Pool Road Biddeford have begun basic training at Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois. Mr and Mrs Rene LaRoche and children Donald Gary and Brenda former residents of 48A Western Ave Biddeford have left for Honolulu Hawaii where LaRoche will be employed at Pearl Harbor for two years. Mrs LaRoche is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger Roberge Cole Road Biddeford.

Anna Gagne Lamother Hooksett N. H Robert J. Collard Elm St Biddeford Cassadaga Mare Beaudoin Kossuth St Our ‘Lady of Lourdes Seminary Conrad A. Cote Robert A. Cote Pool Road John P. Giguere Robert R. Giguere Naval Training Center Great Lakes Rene LaRoche Donald Gary Brenda Western Ave Honolulu Hawaii LaRoche Pearl Harbor

Saco area church group events and local Knights notes

The E and L Club of School Street Methodist Church Saco hosts a smorgasbord supper Thursday at 5 30 pm in the church. Bishop Fenwick Council Knights of Columbus meets at 8 pm at GAR Hall Saco. Owen-Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary holds a meeting Wednesday at 8 pm at Legion Hall in Saco. Lake E Hart Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary banquet and officer installation at 6 30 pm tomorrow at The Steak Pit Portland Road Dunstan Corner. transportation contact Mrs Irene Bouffard. Division One AOH Auxiliary meets at Elm Street Biddeford hall tonight at 8 15. Our Lady of Fatima Circle daughters of Isabella September social at 8 tonight in St Jean Baptiste Hall Adams Street Biddeford.

School Street Methodist Church Saco Owen-Davis American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Lake E. Hart Council Knigits of Columbus Biddeford Portland Road Dunstan Corner Irene Bouffard Harrison Avenue Division One AOH Auxiliary Elm Street Hall Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella St. Jean Baptiste Hall Adams Street

Church notices list midweek services and rehearsals in Biddeford area

A digest of midweek religious activities across southern Maine lists sessions at United Church of Christ Biddeford Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village Faith Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach Lyman First Baptist Goodwins Mills Ogunquit Baptist Wells and Kennebunkport. Activities include chatter groups choirs prayer services Bible study and vestry meetings scheduled Wednesday evening or in the afternoon.

Biddeford Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Kennebunkport

Johnson urges unity against fear in convention speech

LBJ tells the national audience that Americans will not shape democracy and prosperity through fear and hatred. David J. McDonald, president of the steel workers, urges support for Johnson in the November election, framing the stakes as jobs at risk, and serves as keynote speaker at the convention.

Johnson Ope David J. McDonald

Read the Classified Columns for Bargain Finds

A note urges readers to regularly check the classified columns as they contain many bargains and affordable items across listings. The suggestion highlights value offerings and practical deals in the local paper.

Death of Mrs A Mary LaFlamme in Kennebunkport

Mrs A Mary LaFlamme 72 of School Street Kennebunkport died yesterday after a brief illness she had lived here 55 years born in Canada July 24 1892 daughter of David and Alphonsine Fran koeur she was a communicant of St Martha's Church survivors include three daughters Juliet Ames Irene LaFlamme and Marjorie Robinson 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren A requiem mass will be 9 am Thursday at St Monica's Church with Rev William Kelley officiating interment in Arundel Cemetery friends may call Bibber Memorial Chapel tonight and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.

Kennebunkport A. Mary LaFlamme School Street Canada David Alphonsine (Lizette) Frankoeur St. Martha’s Church Juliet Ames Alfred Irene LaFlamme Marjorie Robinson Fresno Calif St. Monica's Church William Kelley Arundel Cemetery Bib

Death of Everett B. Hutchins in Kennebunk

Everett B. Hutchins 72, lifelong Kennebunk resident, died last night at Biddeford Hospital. Born October 31, 1891, he was son of George and Clara Hutchins. Survived by widow Leverney, son Charles L. Hutchins, stepson Bernard Noyes, stepdaughter Dorothy Warren of Vinal Haven, sister Rosie Roy, five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Angell Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Holmberg officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow afternoon and evening.

Kennebunk Everett B. Hutchins Leverney Lothrop Hutchins Biddeford George Clara (Hubbard) Hutchins Charles L. Hutchins Bernard Noyes Dorothy Warren Vinal Haven Rosie Roy Angell Funeral Home Dane St Fred Holmberg Christ Church Evergreen Cemetery

Miss Yvette Trudeau Obituary in Saco and Biddeford Area

Miss Yvette Trudeau 54 of 46 Dyer St Saco died in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness Born in Biddeford December 5 1909 she was daughter of Narcisse and Philomene Trudeau. She worked at Pepperell Mill and belonged to Notre Dame de Lourdes Church and the Canada American Society Survivors include a half sister Eva Bergeron Saco a half brother Albert Trudeau Manchester NH two nieces Doris Sangillo and Vivian Rowe Saco and a nephew Clyde Chapman Biddeford Funeral at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco 9 am Thursday Friends may call Ebennd Funeral Home tonight 7 10 and tomorrow 2 4 and 7 10 pm

Yvette Trudeau Dyer St Saco Biddeford Narcisse and Philomene (Hebert) Trudeau Pepperell Mig Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Canada Emond Funeral Home

Funeral Services Held for John Ivan Richenock

Funeral services for John Ivan Richenock of 97 Main St Biddeford were held Monday afternoon at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox church. Rev Alex Xanthakis officiated. Burial followed at St Demetrios Cemetery with bearers Adrien Poissant Royal Sheltra Paul Emile Petit Joseph Hanusek Alberic Danis and Francis Simard.

John Ivan Richenock Main St Biddeford St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Alex Xanthakis St. Demetrios Legin Adrien Poissant Royal Sheltra Paul Emile Petit Joseph Hanusek Alberic Danis Francis Simard Xathakis Joe Hanusek Adrien Poissant

India Adds Over 10 Million People Each Year

New Delhi reports that thirty seven babies are born every minute in India. The high birth rate and longer life expectancy push annual population growth beyond ten million, increasing the national total to 465 million.

New Delhi India

Portland Weather Outlook With Cloudiness And Wind

This afternoon in Portland, expect considerable cloudiness with temperatures in the low 60s. North easterly winds 10 to 20 mph. Tonight remaining mostly cloudy with fog and light rain possible by morning. East to northeast winds 10 to 25 mph. Wednesday will be cloudy, windy, cool with rain and highs in the upper 50s. Winds shift to east-northeast at 20 to 30 mph with stronger gusts late day.

Portland

September Tides and Daily Rise and Set Times

Tide table fragment notes September dates with high and low tides and correspondingam and pm rise and set times. Entries include dates 22 through 24 and times such as 12:09 and 12:30 am pm shifts, plus evening 5:58 to 6:16 and 12:42 to 6:35 sequences.

Welcome eee To The Fold Births and listings in Biddeford area

Welcome greetings mark four and a half month old William C Greenleaf son of Clyde and Cecile Greenleaf of 18 Western Ave Biddeford. Also birth notices from Saco Hospital and homes of Belanger Westcott Emmons Davis Pierce. Marcia Marie, Michael Patrick, Glenn Tenry, Marcia Elaine, Harold Francis born Sept 12-16 in bids.

William C. Greenleaf Clyde Greenleaf Western Ave Biddeford Greenleaf Cecile Binette Exilda Binette Wilfrid Binette Marjorie Greenleaf Ernest Greenleaf Portland Saco Hospital Rosalre Belanger St. Mary’s St Marcia Marie Arthur Westcott Jr Hollis Michael Patrick Ane Francis Emmons Bar Mills Glenn Tenry Stanford Davis Buxton Marcia Elaine Marold Francis Pierce Cedar St East Bridgewater Mass Harold Francis Goddamn Memorial Hospital Stoughton Pierce Jacqueline Cadorette Saco

Goldwater Challenges Johnson Over Viet Nam Policy

In Tulsa Barry Goldwater denounced President Johnson over the Viet Nam policy, saying it has cost "hundreds of lives and hundreds of lies." He warned the situation had deteriorated from confusion to chaos in the past 24 hours and cited government and front-line crises. He campaigns through the Southwest on his 30th wedding anniversary, taping a Gettysburg TV show with Eisenhower. He urged Lyndon B. Johnson to debate him on television, challenging the interim president to face the issues before the world.

Tulsa Okla Barry Goldwater Johnson South Viet Nam Viet Nam Goldwater Gettysburg Dwight D. Eisenhower

Johnson to Visit Portland Monday Night

Sen. Edmund S. Muskie announced President Johnson will speak in downtown Portland Maine on Monday at 5 00 p m. The visit marks a rare occasion for the greater Portland area and is expected to draw thousands of Maine citizens. Donald Nicoll, Muskie aide and Johnson Humphrey campaign coordinator, acts as spokesman and can be reached at the Eastland Hotel in Portland.

Washington Edmund S. Muskie Maine Lyndon B. Johnson Portland Johnson Sen Muskie United States Donald Nicoll Sen. Muskieland Johnson-Humphrey Eastland Hotel

Several Cases Heard In Saco

In Saco Municipal Court Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. heard several cases. Joseph Litwinowich pleaded guilty to speeding 50 mph in a 25 mph zone on Bradley Street and was fined 20 dollars. the operating under the influence charge was not pressed. Wayne O. Richardson pleaded guilty to speeding 55 mph in a 45 mph zone and was fined. Melrose A. Gould pleaded guilty to petty larceny of a wrist watch, received a suspended 30 day jail sentence and was turned over to military authorities. Normand B. Bilodeau faced an imprudent driving charge. Complainant was Saco police.

Joseph Litwinowich Oak St Saco Bradley Street William F. Wilson Jr Wilson Normand B. Bilodeau Lewiston Wayne O Alfred York County Burleigh M. Richards Jr

Humphrey Reveals Assets In Public Financial Return

Washington AP Sen Herbert H Humphrey published his assets detailing a total of 171396 with liabilities 19887 after a present market value basis. The report compares with Miller Goldwater and Johnson assets and shows Humphrey owns stocks bonds cash retirement funds real estate and a family stock in a Huron South Carolina pharmacy. Ron Coates Penn States top scorer kicks five field goals and 19 extra points for 39 points return next fall.

Washington Herbert H. Humphrey Vice Presidential Financial Kderby Johnson, Goldwater and Miller Minneapolis Touche, Ross, Bailey & Smart Humphrey Svice Williliam E. Miller Johnsons Waverly Minn U.S. Civil Service Retirement Fund Chevy Chase Penn State Ron Coates

Goldwater Urges Full Vietnam Information in Tulsa

In Tulsa Goldwater challenged the administration to provide full information to the American people about South Vietnam. He criticized the government for the long, unclear explanation after a shooting incident in international waters and urged nationwide disclosure on security matters.

U.S Johnson Goldwater Tulsa South Viet Nam

Miller Says He Is Target of Sleazy Smears

Rep. William E. Miller claims he faces sleazy unsubstantiated smears and alleges the Johnson administration has shared tax and other records with favored columnists and the Democratic National Committee. He offers to testify if a full inquiry is opened, though none seems likely, as he continues a 12 day, 30 city, 16 state campaign swing, focusing on issues including Lyndon Johnson’s wealth and the Baker case, with California a key battleground.

Washington William E. Miller Johnson Democratic National Committee House of Representatives Miller Internal Revenue Bureau Department of the Army Lyndon Johnson Congress Bobby Baker California

Permit Denied By Building Inspector

A building permit was refused to Theodore Poirier of Cumberland Avenue rather than granted, according to Saco Building Inspector. The report notes the decision was issued by the building department in Cumberland.

Theodore Poirier Cumberland Avenue Saco

Canadian diplomat Margaret Meagher Breaks Barriers

Margaret Meagher, Canada's first woman ambassador, rose from a 1942 clerkship to ambassador to Israel in 1958 and Austria in 1962. A Dalhousie political science and languages alumna, she served as first secretary, counsellor, and charge d affaires, later joining the IAEA board of governors in Vienna. She stresses adaptability, balancing social duties with high diplomatic responsibilities and trade promotion.

Vienna Margaret Meagher Canada Dalhousie University Israel High Commissioner's London Tel Aviv Greece Internation Atomic Energy Agency Special Technical Agency United Nations

Refusal Reason Cited for Nonconforming Use in Residential Zone

Byron F. Dolby states the denial rests on lack of authority to issue permits for nonconforming use in a residential zone. The decision centers on zoning compliance and regulatory authority.

Byron F. Dolby

Weeders Guide Debunks Rose Hay Fever Link and Gardens Tips

Rose grower Ralph E Perkins rebuts hay fever myths by noting ragweed is the main pollen source, with roses being non-toxic and wind heavy. He outlines autumn stem cuttings propagation using rooting powder and pots, plus a turf plugger aid for gardeners. The American Hibiscus Society plans an 80 acre showcase garden in Cape Coral featuring 10000 hibiscus bushes and a 50-variety rose display led by the Cape Coral rose.

Ralph E. Perkins Perkins Union Fork and Hoe Co American Hibiscus Society Cape Coral Fla D. W. Donaldson Society Gulf

Gorillas Still Won't Mate at Woodland Park Zoo

Seattle zookeepers hope baby gorillas from Tacoma might spark romance between Bobo and Fifi. Frank Vincenzi invited Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Johnston to bring their infants to the zoo Monday but Bobo tossed garbage and Fifi ignored the advances, underscoring ongoing mating futility.

Seattle Wash Woodland Park Zoo Frank Vincenzi Bobo Fifi Tacoma Rueben Johnston

Warren Spahn Leads National League in Earned Run Averages

Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves led NL pitchers in earned run averages three times, highlighting his dominance on the mound across seasons.

Warren Spahn Milwaukee Braves

Saturday Night Socials Planned By Staples Post

Merton Ira Staples Post AMVETS Biddeford officials announced Saturday night socials will continue every week from 9 p m to 1 a m at Alfred Street Biddeford hall with music by a St Francis College band. Huot reported on a Portland state meeting and noted AMVETS membership and hospitalization plan open windows plus a Savings Bond contest winner was Gerard Laverriere. The next meeting is Sept 29 at 8 p m with an executive session at 7 30.

Merton Ira Staples Post Amvets Biddeford Roland L. Huot Alfred Street Biddeford Hall St. Francis College Huot Portland Robert Boucher Gerard Laverriere

Calif fires threaten Napa Calistoga wine regions

Blaze races through Northern California towns including Calistoga and Napa as fires threaten 20,000 acres. In Middletown and foothill areas, homes and estates face encroaching flames despite 2,000 ground crews and chemical planes. Fire coverage spans from San Francisco to the Nevada and Oregon borders.

Page One Middletown Calistoga Napa San Francisco California Nevada Oregon

Pitching Coach Howie Pollet Led NL Run Records in 1943

Howie Pollet, pitching coach for the St. Louis Cardinals, set the National League run records in 1943 and again in 946, highlighting his impact on mound strategy and team performance during the season.

Howie Pollet St. Louis Cardinals

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Ews Fenwick Knights of Columbus Gar Hall Aco Ichurch United Church of Christ Chapel Street Christian Science Society Winter Street Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Full Gospel Wells Mrs Miss Yvette Trudeau Richonok Armand Cunningham iCamp Lejeune N. C Spain Humprey Huron S.C Millionaires’ Club Most Holy Trinity Church Elaine Bertrand Joseph Bertrand Pleasant St Paul Compagna Jr Compagna Sr Buxton Rd Harrison Ave Anastasoff St. Joseph’s Church Claire Dubreuil Antonio Dubreuil Prospect St Roger Bertrand Leo Bedard Yale St Niagara Falls Ocean Ave the Weeders Guide By Earl Aronson AP News Cae Margatine Seal Rock Staples Post Blaze Tiny Tot Nursery Mrs. Louise Sanborn Beaupre Gas & Electric Biddeford & Saco Gas CO Main Street
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