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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1964

Page

2

Personal notices from a community page

Carise Cote of 84 Hill Street Biddeford is listed as a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Roland Lavigne son of Mr and Mrs Roland Lavigne attends Milwaukee Eng Institute in a four year electronics program after three years of U S Army service at White Sands Missile Base New Mexico. Ron and Joy Holiday of Bayonne NJ recently visited Mr and Mrs Roland Lefebvre at Old Orchard Beach for a social with attendees including Robert Lefebvre Mrs Derilda Garon Mr and Mrs Gaston Roche fort and Donald Mr and Mrs Peter LeBreton Mrs Joseph Gagnon and Mrs Theresa Vigue and Richard.

Carise Cote Hill St Biddeford Webber Hospital Roland Lavigne Buxthe Wi Owaukee Engstitute Milwaukee Wis U. S. Army White Sands Missle New Mexico Ron and Joy Holiday Bayonne N. J Roland Lefebvre Old Orchard Beach Robert Lefebvre Derilda Garon Gaston Rochefort Donald Peter LeBreton Joseph Gagnon Theresa Vigue Richard

St Mary's Associates Meet in Biddeford School Hall

St Mary's Associates of St Mary's Parish Biddeford plan a 7:30 pm meeting tomorrow in the School Hall with classrooms open 6:30 to 7:30 for parents. The Unity Social Club convenes 6:30 pm tonight at Mrs Emma Garside's home Buxton Road Saco after a fish chowder supper. York County Salon 598 Eight and Forty meets tonight at Mrs Elodie Renaud's home Pike Street Biddeford.

St Mary’s Associates St Mary's Parish Biddeford Unity Social Club Emma Garside Buxton Road Saco York County Elodie Renaud Pike Street

Mid Week Prayer Meetings at Local Churches

A series of Thursday 7 30 p m prayer meetings and Bible study are planned across Saco Old Orchard Beach and nearby. The Bible Baptist Church at 144 Ferry Road Saco hosts a mid week prayer gathering. First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach invites a prayer and Bible study. First Assembly of God Church of Saco meets at the Ahepa Home 22 Pleasant Street for prayer.

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Assembly of Coo Ahepa Pleasant Street

Computer Guided Dances At UConn Match Partners

At University of Connecticut Storrs a dance committee used a borrowed computer to pair partners by compatibility. About 550 students participated with 100 fewer than planned, some couples overlapping or some not showing. The experiment yielded mixed reactions but the organizers view it as a fun, useful intro for freshmen next fall.

Storrs Conn University of Connecticut At Clare

Card of Thanks to Mrs James Murphy and Family

Card of Thanks to thank our many aineeet and relatives for the cards, flowers and many kind expressions of sympathy during our recent bereavement. Mrs. James Murphy and family.

James Murphy

Assault Case Continued In Biddeford Court

Harold Poitras of Saco had his hearing continued in Biddeford Municipal Court on charges of assault against his wife Ola. Associate Judge Gerald Nason set the next hearing for Oct 3 with bail of 50 dollars to be stricken if Poitras appears. Four Biddeford youths ages 14 to 16 faced a lecture over a series of local break-ins. Clermont Grenier of Biddeford faced breaking and entering and larceny charges with probable cause found, bail set at 500 dollars on two counts, for January term in Alfred Superior Court. Grenier pleaded innocent and waived a hearing. He was charged with taking candy, cigarettes and soft drinks from the Sherman Abbott garage in Lyman on July 22 and Sept 9. Chief Deputy Sheriff Burleigh Richards was the complainant.

Harold Poitras Louise St Saco Ola Biddeford Gerald C. Nason Clermont Grenier Taylor St Grenier Nason Superior Court Alfred Sherman Abbott Lyman Burleigh Richards York County Sheriff's Department

Return Of White Tie And Formal Wear Is Urged

The article notes Lyndon Johnson’s shift to black tie for state dinners and the ensuing protest from the men’s fashion industry. It cites leaders like Richard Nixon and John Kennedy on white tie tradition, while industry figures argue for dress codes at official functions and discuss the cultural impact on fashion and diplomacy.

Jack Richard Nixon John Kennedy Nixon Alfred E. Smith Kennedy Lyndon Johnson Italy Antonio Segni Britain Sir Alec Douglas-Home White House Sam Rudefker Harvey Weinstein West Mills Clothes Inc Louis G. Pfeifle American ‘Institute of Men's and Boys’ Wear Harry Truman Johnson

ICC Approves Rail Rate Cut for Maine Poultry Trade

The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a second bulk corn rate reduction into Maine, per Maine Central Railroad. The MEC says the cut lowers rates by up to five cents per hundredweight, narrowing Maine Delmarva differential to about six cents after previous gaps, formerly as high as 17 cents.

Portland Interstate Commerce Commission Maine Central Railroad Maine MEC Delmarva

Coast guards aid as Cup winner hauled ashore at Newport

Most Of (Continued from Page One) Cup winner was hauled ashore at Newport Rhode Island Sovereign the beaten British challenger was towed to a protected cove Red Cross units were put on an emergency standby basis at some spots along the coast

Newport R.I. Sovereign Red Cross

Portland Area Weather Update

Cloudy afternoon with rain drizzle and fog. High near 60 with northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Tonight cloudy with rain and fog. low in the 50s. Winds shift northeast to north 15 to 25 mph. Thursday partial clearing in the afternoon with north to west winds 10 to 20 mph.

Portland

Ozawa Rapid Rise From Struggles To Maestro Fame

Seiji Ozawa, once a struggling Tokyo pianist and conductor, has become a major figure in Western orchestras. At 28 he will lead the Toronto Symphony as music director while also touring with the Japan Philharmonic and serving as assistant conductor in New York, with a career built on contests, European training, and Bernstein’s mentorship.

Edward S. Kitch Associated Press Highland Park, Ill Symphony Seiji Ozawa Japan Ozawa Ravinia Chicago Symphony Japan Philharmonic U.S New York Philharmonic Toronto Symphony Orchestra Toho School of Music Tokyo Manchuria Noboru Toyomas Hideo Saito Toho NBC Symphony of the Air Europe Besancon France America West Berlin Herbert von Kara Leonard Bernstein The Philharmonic Bernstein Japanese Broadcasting Corp Kyoko Edo

Indians Beat Senators In 19-Inning Night Game

The Cleveland Indians defeated the Washington Senators 13 to 2 in an extended night contest lasting 19 innings, marking the longest game of last season in the majors.

Cleveland Indians Washington Senators

Army District Reports Savings in New England

Boston Army Procurement District reports more than 4 million in government savings and 1.7 million in incentive profits for New England over three years through Aug 31. Shifts to incentive contracts, value engineering, excess inventory use, and admin streamlining drive results across six states with 1300 contracts and 450 prime contractors. Major items produced include XMIGEL rifle and M60 machine gun.

Boston New England Army John Goodman Department of Defense Iton U.S. Army Materiel Command Col. Goodman Caldenan Boston Army Base Saco-Lowell Maremont Corp Saco Maine

Goldwater assails Johnson defense cuts at American Legion

At an American Legion convention Sen Barry Goldwater attacked Johnson for favoring defense cuts to fund subsidies and handouts. He warned that such policies threaten national security and stability. The remarks come as campaign contrasts sharpen across party lines.

Associated Press Barry Goldwater Johnson American Legion Hubert H. Humphrey Kennedy- Johnson Indiana William E. Miller Goldwater Idaho Utah Silvio Conte Massachusetts

Firm Members Inspect Land In Biddeford

Four guests from a large prospective industry visited city owned land near Biddeford’s dump area. Hugh Marshall, director of the Economic Development Commission, expects a decision in two to three weeks. The firm is also eyeing sites in New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

Biddeford Hugh Marshall Economic Development Commission Marshall New Hampshire Rhode Island Department of Economic Development State of Maine

Xi Omicron Plans To Attend Fashion Show

Xi Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority voted to attend a fashion show on Oct 14 at Biddeford Saco Country Club Old Orchard Road during the chapter's last night at Mrs Thomas Daly Jr 507 Elm Street Home guidance by Vice President Mrs Hazel Daly. A report on the Nu Phi Mu reception was given and Mrs Daly social coordinator outlined the year. The program included a group discussion on Alaska and Hawaii. The next business session will be at the country club and precede the fashion show.

Biddeford - Saco Old Orchard Road Xi Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Thomas Daly Jr Elm St Biddeford Hazel Daly Nu Phi Mu Alaska Hawaii Country Club

Refreshments Served at Meeting by Local Hosts

Refreshments were served to attendees by Mrs Haze eF and Mrs Thomas Daly. Others present included Mrs Betty Stansberry, Mrs Paul Reay, Mrs George Ange, and Mrs Raymond Audie.

Hazeef Thomas Daly Betty Stansberry Paul Reay George Ange Raymond Audie

Criminal Cases Heard At York County Superior Court

Alfred York County Superior Court’s criminal session continued with several cases before Justice William S. Silsby. Marlene Buzzell, 23, of Biddeford pleaded guilty to forging a $9.24 check on May 22 and received a suspended term in the women’s reformatory plus two years of probation. David Knight, 41, of Wells was found innocent of forging a $200 check from a year prior after a 33 minute jury deliberation. Albert Pelletier, 46, of Berwick was found guilty of drunken driving last week by the jury.

Alfred York County Superior Court William S. Silsby Marlene Buzzell Biddeford David N. Knihg Wells Knight York Albert J. Pelletier Berwick

Court Dockets Report From Portland and Surroundings

Stephen C. Jurgh fined 300 for speeding and sign charges. charges against him dismissed due to military service. Ralph G. Libby III, 19, Portland, faced illegal beer possession, filed with arresting officer’s concurrence. Edgar L. Legere, 60, Sanford, charged with drinking on a public way. Richard N. Pelletier of Portland faces a case for operating a motor vehicle left of center on a grade of a highway.

Stephen C. Jurgh Ihe Saco Ralph G. Libby III Portland Edgar L. Legere Sanford Richard N. Pelletier

Rubbish Fires Are Fought In Biddeford

Biddeford firefighters battled rubbish fires at the city dump yesterday morning, spending about three hours wetting down burning piles. The blaze appeared connected to nearby business men inspecting land for industrial use and smoke concerns. Firemen also tested the sprinkler alarm at the Warren's warehouse at 2 05 p m.

Biddeford Warren

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