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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1964

Page

3

Nurse Honored At Reception In Kennebunk

Miss Alice Gibson was honored at a Kennebunk reception with over 150 attendees. Co chairs were Mrs. Crosby and Mrs. Dresser. refreshments handled by Mrs. Shields, Mrs. Christensen, and Mrs. Gonnegille. Gifts surpassed $1,400 from more than 600 donors, with medals displayed and presented by Mrs. Kimball.

Webhannet Club Kennebunk Alice Gibson R. N John Dresser Clarence M. Crosby Clarence Lombard Kennebunk Public Health Association Gibson Timothy Yesteray Theodore Shields John Christensen Roger Gonnegille Edith Berry Anne Hall John Rogers Lucinda Lord Alexander Burr E. E. McPherres Ross Wyman Kenneth Cuneo J. R. Downing Joseph Cole William Newell Harry Lapirow J. S. Johnston Polly Day Hamilton Dyer Barbara Kimball Miss Gibson William Edward Barry Brick Store Dresser A. Wesley Leech Board of Selectmen Earley Hardy John S. Seek

Students and Faculty Honor Departing Sister Ste. Marie

The departure of Sister Ste. Marie Michael after two years at Marie Joseph Academy was noted at a meeting of students and faculty on Pool Road in Biddeford. Each division offered thanks and a souvenir. Sandra Poulin read a poem by Jacqueline Marie Jean.

Ste. Marie Michael Marie Joseph Academy Pool Road Biddeford Sandra Poulin Jacqueline Marie Jean

Gusty Winds Sweep Bar Harbor No Major Damage

Gusts reached 55 mph overnight in Bar Harbor causing scattered damage including a fallen limb striking Frederick W. Goss’s car and a maple toppling against St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church entry. Nearby, an outdoor shrine narrowly escaped, power lines were cleared after limb falls, and lighting flickered briefly. Coast Guards reported 50 mph winds at Mt. Desert Island’s southern end.

Bar Harbor Frederick W. Goss High St St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church Harold Hopkins Jr Oblate Seminary Power Company Coast Guards Mt. Desert Island

Saco Rebekah Lodge elects officers at Saturday meeting

Officers chosen at a Saturday night Saco Rebekah Lodge session in Odd Fellows Hall included Miss Madeline Brackett as noble grand and Mrs. Eva Sherman as vice grand. A memorial for Mrs. Flora Scammon followed, with invitations noted for Ruhamah Lodge in Springvale on Oct 12 and Rehoboth Lodge in East Waterboro on Oct 2. The annual Sarah S. Harlow letter announced assembly dates in Lewiston on Oct 15 16 and Auburn on Oct 17. A Oct 10 installation was planned after a potluck supper.

Saco Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Saco Madeline Brackett Noble Grand Eva Sherman Ethel Day Adelpha McKeen Parnell E. Burrill Day Flora Scammon Ruhamah Lodge Springvale Rehoboth Lodge East Waterboro Sarah S. Harlow Rebekah Assembly of Lucy Durgin Priscilla Ladd

Needlework Kit for Welcome Guest Towels Adorned with Tulips

This ad offers a ready to embroider pair of cream linen towels stamped for cross stitch. Tulips in watermelon pink yellow and sky blue frame a Welcome inscription with green lettering. Each kit includes floss and finished hems, with easy instructions and a $2 per kit price.

Oswald and Kennedy Assassination Findings Summary

The commission’s 26 volume report concludes Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in Kennedy’s assassination. It details Oswald’s alienation, military history, and the sequence of shots from the Texas School Book Depository. Ballistics, eyewitnesses, and handwriting link Oswald to the rifle used. No conclusive evidence ties him or Jack Ruby to a conspiracy or foreign government, though media access and handling of Oswald drew criticism.

Bar Europe America U.S Kennedy Gov. Connally Oswald Secret Service Jacqueline Kennedy Marina J. D. Tippit New Orleans A. J. Hidell Fidel Howard L. Brennan Texas School Book Depository Brennan Hisself Ruby Dean Rusk Soviet Union Rusk United States Mexico Mexico City Cuba Lee Oswald New York City Minsk Red Cross International Red Cross Moscow Joan Lee Dallas-Fort Worth Jack Johnson Rufus) Youngblood Central Intelligence Agency Jack Ruby Dallas Lee Harvey Oswald Congress FBI

Four Crewmen Die In Passenger Train Crash

A Burlington engineer collision with a Rock Island train near Montgomery Illinois killed four crewmen and injured about 40 passengers. The Burlington Zephyr speed was 40 to 45 mph. three crewmen died at once, a fourth died later. About 200 people were aboard both trains. eyewitnesses described a deafening impact and debris across the tracks.

Montgomery, Ill Burlington Rock Island Earl Petz Chicago Associated Press Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Omaha Rock Island Golden State Limited Los Angeles Russell Reeves Mokena N. R George Lincoln Galesburg Copley Memorial Hospital Aurora Reeves Herbert Hoffman

Vietnam turmoil eases as evacuations proceed in hills

Friends report Freund to leave and government troops to enter. U S helicopters evacuated 60 Vietnamese held hostage in Buon Sar a Sunday. Rebels in Buon Mo Prong surrender 470 tribesmen. about 150 armed tribesmen and all top rebel leaders remain missing. In Saigon, coup threat against Khanh's regime eases.

Freund U.S Buon Sara Buon Mo Prong Saigon Khanh

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