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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1964
Page
2
This afternoon small craft warnings on the coast with increasing clouds and highs in the 40s. Tonight cloudy with occasional rain and lows in the 30s, winds southeast 10 to 25 mph. Tuesday expects variable clouds and warmer conditions.
Mr. and Mrs. Prescott Howard of Orchard Street Biddeford are visiting in Lawrenceburg Tennessee as guests of their son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs Ronald Howard. Pvt Andre H Jacques Jr U S Army son of Mr and Mrs Andre H Jacques Sr 47 Cutts St Biddeford left Saturday from Logan International Airport Boston for advanced training in the Medium Tanks Division at Ft Knox Kentucky after spending a 14 day leave at his home.
The Dames Rochambeau will meet at 7 30 tonight in the Rochambeau Club on South Street Biddeford. Board of Managers of Wardwell Home to meet Thursday April 9 at 2 p m at 43 Middle Street Saco.
The Biddeford Saco Community Service Club schedules an all-day sewing session on Wednesday April 8 at Biddeford First Universalist Church Vestry City Square. Members are asked to bring lunches. coffee will be served and those who completed mittens should bring them to the session.
King Court Order of the Amaranth meets at 7 30 tomorrow night at Fellows Hall Main Street Saco Special guests include Old Orchard Beach Assembly Rainbow members who will receive the Father’s Degree Officials say parents and friends are welcome and refreshments will follow the ceremony
Members of Boy Scout Troop 309 Biddeford will meet at 8 tomorrow night in Knights of Columbus Hall Washington Street Biddeford.
Owag-Davis Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 8 Wednesday night at the Beach Street hall in Saco. Members are asked by officials to bring coupons to the session.
The Past Presidents of the Fred S. Gurney Women’s Relief Corps will gather Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the G.A.R. Hall Saco for a supper at the Splendid Restaurant Portland.
The Past Matrons Association of Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 6 30 pm Wednesday at the home of Mrs Vennetta Dennett 75 North St Saco A covered dish supper will precede the business session.
Church notes announce Holy Communion at Christ Church Biddeford Tuesday 8 am and Trinity Church Saco 7 45 pm. Mid week prayer and praise at Biddeford United Baptist church Wednesday 7 30 pm.
A prayer meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church located on Route 9 A just off Route 109 in Wells.
The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
The Women's Fellowship hosts a Tuesday 6 p.m. supper in the United Church of Christ vestry Biddeford for all parish members. Afterward a World Fellowship program features a color film on Vellore Hospital India, articles made in India, songs and games, followed by a brief ees Fellowship business meeting.
The Business Committee of the Biddeford United Church of Christ will hold a meeting on Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the church to discuss church affairs and governance.
An old-fashioned cottage prayer meeting sponsored by the Old Orchard Beach Advent Christian Church will be held Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Ethel Kimball 25 Evergreen Ave Old Orchard Beach.
Members of the Daughters of Ruth of Biddeford Universalist Church will meet at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon in the church parlors. Hostesses will be Mrs Edmund Beal and Mrs Leonard Emmons.
York County Dental Society will host Dr. Gordon Macalaster, an oral surgeon from Laconia New Hampshire and Tufts Dental School faculty member, to discuss The General Practitioner and the Temporomandibular Joint. The meeting at Chef Wilhelm’s Restaurant includes a social hour at 6 30 p m and dinner at 7 30 p m.
Two firefighters responded to a flooded oil burner call at a 115 story dwelling on Lillian Avenue, owned by Richard Hanson. No equipment was needed and the crew returned to the station at 12 30 p m.
Arthur T Letendre 54 of 98 Prospect St Biddeford died Saturday at home after a long illness He was born February 7 1910 in Biddeford son of Henrie and Alphonsine Luciere Letendre and worked at Pepperell Mfg Co for 19 years retiring eight years ago Survivors include his widow Laura Nolette Letendre one son Joseph two daughters Aline and Doris Letendre three sisters Emma Rochfort Delia Petit Mathilda Lee two brothers Henry and Edmond an uncle and several nieces and nephews Funeral services set for 8:30 am tomorrow from St Joseph s Church Biddeford Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm.
Mrs Kathleen Powers Small 88 a longtime area resident died early this morning after a long illness. Widow of Charles J C Small she was born in County Cork Ireland daughter of Bruno and wife of defense Charles J C Small. Survived by two daughters June L Small and Sally A Thurston both local three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Requiem Mass by Rev William J Kelly at St Monicas Kennebunk Wednesday 9 am Interment in Arundel family lot. Visitation Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk tomorrow 2 4 and 7 9 p m.
New York AP report explains cost ranges for visiting the World's Fair. Averages estimate $7.20 per adult, $5.45 per child daily, about $25.30 for a four-member family, covering entry, meals, souvenirs, on-site transport and shows but not lodging.
Mr and Mrs John Ilisca vitch of Dover New Hampshire welcomed a son weighing eight pounds fifteen ounces at Dover Hospital The mother is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Anton Bogdahn Dayton
Funeral services were held at St Joseph's Church Biddeford for Mrs Maria Croteau. Rt Rev Msgr Elie Hevey celebrated the solemn requiem high mass with deacons and a sub deacon. Burial followed in St Joseph's Cemetery. Delegations from St Anne Sodality and the Third Order of St Francis attended. Out of town mourners came from Pawtucket Norwalk Lewiston Malden Ipswich and Woonsocket among others.
Emelia Hebert funeral conducted today with Reverend Nor mand Carrier officiating a solemn high mass assisted by Reverend Sylvia Levesque and Reverend Marc Franck. Diana Rousselle at organ led by choir. Bearers listed including Wilfred Donald and Robert Hebert. Burial in family lot at St Joseph Cemetery with graveside prayers. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard representatives attended from New Hampshire. Additional Hebert relatives named from Dixfield South China Gray and Arundel.
Funeral services for Nathaniel H. Pierce of 257 Granite St Biddeford were held at 9 a m with a requiem high mass in St Mary's Church conducted by Rev Coleman O Toole. William Cleary sang with Miss Louise Welch on organ. Interment followed in St Mary's Cemetery with graveside prayers by Rev Cornelius J Enright. Bearers included Paul Angers Leonard Roy Paul Bineau of the Eagles and Leo Mackell Raymond Delisle Richard Anderson.
Mrs Marie Louise Arel of Biddeford was laid to rest after a 9 am requiem at St Andre Church. Rt Rev Msgr Aime Giguere officiated with deacon Rev Edmund Hache and subdeacon Rev Bernand Nicknair. Burial in St Joseph Cemetery Calvary. Attendees included Frank Labbe and daughter of New Brunswick NJ and Raoul Labbe of Fairhaven MA.
Dr W E Bewley a veterinarian establishes a lab on wheels matching bookmobile tradition. The unit includes an operating tube surgical tools a microscope and a vaccine stocked refrigerator providing mobile veterinary services to the area.
Shuttle trains run from Pennsylvania Station in Manhattan and from Jamaica L I to the main gate. The Manhattan trip lasts 12 minutes and costs 50 cents. Fifteen cents buys a subway ride to the fair from anywhere in the underground system. The fair will cost as much or as little as each visitor can spend, with ample attractions for all ages and tastes.
The Children of Mary Sodality at St. Andre's Parish discussed a May 3 communion breakfast after a 9 am Mass. Vice President Juliette Cordeau led the meeting in place of President Antoinette Emond as Rt. Rev. Msgr Aime Giguere spoke on Holy Communion and Rome council changes. Members listed include Cordeau Viger Thibeault Guertin Lambert Baillargeon Caouette Parent Cote Parenteau Shaw Tardif Tellier Bisson Martel Remillard and others.
In Biddeford Municipal Court Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason fined two youths ten dollars each for illegal possession of intoxicating liquor. Donald Dunn of Buxton, 18, and Carl A. Rhames of Biddeford, 17, pleaded guilty. Multiple other pleas included Wayne Thomas Davis, 17, Old Orchard Beach, with a fifty dollar fine or sixty days in jail, suspended and probation for six months, plus another ten dollar charge. Dennis W. Mullins, 17, Saco, also pleaded guilty and drew ten days jail with jail time suspended. A charge of assault and battery stood with no plea for Richard A. Pierce, 27, Biddeford.
Plans for the annual Cancer Drive in Biddeford are outlined by City Committee members including Mrs. Laurier Caron and Mrs. Wayne Hutchins. A house-to-house canvass for funds is set for April 28 and 29, and volunteers may contact Mrs. Martha Harriman at the Cancer Drive office on Elm Street. A solicitors list will be announced later.
Sandy Koufax of the Dodgers likely qualifies for the Van Heusen outstanding achievement award on tour counts. The left hander posted a 25 5 record, tied a major league mark with 11 shutouts, set the NL strikeout record at 306, and posted a 1.88 ERA to repeat as strikeout leader, winning the award by a wide margin over Dick Radatz of Boston.
Two youths from Hills Beach, Connie Koenig 16 and Danny Maierbird 14, were hospitalized after a car rear ended a compact bus at Hills Beach Biddeford. Police blamed the Koenig car turning left and unable to stop in time. A second incident near Main and Foss Streets left Arthur Couture with hospital observation after a collision with James Arthur Noble's car. Jonathon Gagnon 10 also treated at Webber Hospital after being struck at Jefferson and Washington Streets by Armand Landry's vehicle.
John Cantara and Gabrielle Lehouillier won special awards at the progressive whist party last night in Salle Charite Hall Biddeford. High score winners in the women’s division included Anna Nadeau Rita Dunton and Germaine St. Ours. in the men’s division Joseph Dube John Paquette and Ferdinand Bourque. Special awards went to Marie Anne Lapointe Anna Morin and Joseph Dube at the Saturday event.
Mabel P. Ruel, 56, of Biddeford, escaped injury after her car skidded on icy Saco Avenue at the Beach and struck a tree head on. The single vehicle crash caused about 350 dollars in front end damage.
The Biddeford Saco Chapter of Young Judaea met yesterday in Etz Chaim synagogue vestry to discuss fund raising activities and work on a model kibbutz. James Ross presided, Diane Lerman gave the secretary’s report, and a program of Israeli dances and refreshments followed.
Theresa Duprey and Roger Patrick Vallee were married in an 8:30 am ceremony at St Marys Church Biddeford. The bride is the Duprey daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Duprey of Center Street Biddeford. the groom is Anatole Vallee’s son of Alfred Road Biddeford. The couple will reside at 93 Summer Street after April 12.
In Frankfurt AP report witnesses testify a former SS member Kaduk personally drove Jewish children to gas chambers at Auschwitz. Ludwig Woerl, a former chief helper, recalls attempts to save 4 to 11 year olds and confirms an order from Berlin. Audience shouts demanded death and hanging.
New York AP reports the stock market showed a small gain early afternoon with most key stocks moving fractionally. The Associated Press average of 60 stocks rose to 303.9, Dow Jones industrials to 824.14, while Woolworth led gains and American Telephone fell.
Biddeford City Council plans a busy evening with zoning, school construction bids, fire truck bids, industrial commission appropriations, Granite Street sewer issue, airport land, and a shopping center sign permit. Saco budget hearings await, with a 12 mill tax increase likely. a capacity crowd is anticipated. A Notre Dame de Lorette eighth grade petition seeks restrictions on pornographic literature sales and a possible Bonython School demolition is discussed. Dutch Elm disease tree removals, and licenses for Huot's Restaurant Camp Ellis and Camp Ellis Cafe are on the agenda.
Union locals from Biddeford Saco and Pepperell mill workers pledge support if no contract is in place by April 15. Pepperell Mfg Co employees seek a ten percent wage rise with fringe benefits. Negotiations began March 4 with meetings set for April 9. Local 406 Saco Lowell Shops also back Pepperell workers with all resources if agreement falters.
In Wichita, Kansas, Boeing workers undergo vibration tests as part of the Human Vibration Research Program. Eleven volunteers sit in a vibration chair while hydraulic motion ranges from 1 to 30 cycles per second, with amplitudes up to 164 inches. A flight surgeon screens volunteers before and after each eight minute test to ensure safety.
Engines 1 and 3 and the Saco ladder truck responded to a false alarm at Thornton Academy shortly after noon. Fire Chief Arthur M. Emmons said the cause is still under investigation. No damage occurred at Richard Hanson’s Lillian Avenue home, and no equipment was needed. The alarm followed a similar incident about 24 hours earlier.
The session ended with 640 showing a fractional gain while prices rose on the American Stock Exchange. Corporate bonds were narrowly mixed and U.S. government bonds were unchanged to slightly higher.
A compact classifieds note outlining how to use The Journal’s classified section for simple shopping and listings. It highlights straightforward ad placement and contact details to reach local buyers and sellers efficiently.
The national VFW commander Joseph Lombardo urged better public information on the Brazil communist threat during a Maine visit. He warned that closed lines between Latin American allies and the United States could jeopardize the Alliance for Progress and small South American nations. Lombardo planned tours of the Tagus VA center and a meeting with Gov. Reed in Augusta.
In Saigon, Premier Nguyen Khanh confronts rising civilian opposition as his reliance on military officials grows. Three civilian ministers have resigned or plan to resign, including Interior Minister Ha Thue Ky, amid grumbling from the Dai Viet party over appointments and patronage.
Firemen were called at 9 45 pm after a motorist saw smoke from a brush fire on David McCallum s property on Ocean Park Road. The tank truck and two men responded. Earlier McCallum had a permit to burn and the smoldering fire required no equipment. Firefighters returned to station at 10 10 pm.
Chopped raisins or pitted dates mix well into peanut butter for a sandwich filling. Children usually enjoy the combination with red apple wedges as an after school snack.
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