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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1964

Page

2

Local patients listed at area hospitals

Phillip Bouthilette of 344 Main St Biddeford and Romeo Gregoire of 74 Pool St Biddeford are patients at Notre Dame Hospital. Mrs Joseph Hannaford of 9 Caies Ave Saco is a patient at Maine Medical Center Portland. Mrs Raymond Grenier of 2 Oak St Biddeford and Laurence Burgess of 134 West Grand Ave Old Orchard Beach are patients at Webber Hospital.

Phillip Bouthilette Main St Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Romeo Gregoire Pool St Joseph Hannaford Caies Ave Saco Maine Medical Center Portland Raymond Grenier Oak St Webber Hospital Laurence Burgess West Grand Ave Old Orchard Beach

Community notices from Heath and nearby towns

A rummage sale by Ladies Union Circle of Heath Meeting House North Laco runs 1 to 3 pm Friday. Fremont Club and Auxili ary meets 8 pm tomorrow in Biddeford club hall. Fight end Forty meets 8 pm Saturday at Mrs Antonia Harquois home Old Orchard Beach. Marie Joseph Academy Friends Association hosts 7:30 pm speaker William Sutton St Francis College Biddeford. Annette Chapter Eastern Star holds 7:30 pm meeting in Saco Masonic Hall with Past Matrons and Patrons night. Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks meets Thursday at Portland Road Saco with 6:30 ham supper and 8 pm Maine Elks visit by Gene A Palmer.

Ladies Union Circle of York County Antonia Harquois Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach Marie Joseph Academy Friends Association The Academy William Sutton St. Francis College Biddeford Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Saco Masonic Hall Ida Michie Biddeford-Saco Lodge of Elks Portland Road Saco Gene A. Palmer Maine Elks Association

Mid-Week Church Meetings and Activities Listed

Church notes list prayer meetings on Thursday at 7 30 p m at several Saco venues including Bible Baptist 144 Ferry road First Baptist Ocean avenue Id Orchard Beach and First Assembly of Cod 22 Pleasant street Ahepa home Bible study at First Parish Congregational Saco and youth choir rehearsal suspended during School Vacation with Sunday assembly at 9 30 a m Boy Scout meeting at Biddeford United Church vestry at 7 p m

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Orchard Beach Cod Church Ahepa Pleasant Street First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Paul K. Weimer Saco School Street Biddeford

Nominating State Presents Report To Lions Club

Four guests were introduced at the Biddeford Saco Lions Club supper in Phillippe Restaurant Biddeford They were Donald A Lefebvre Westbrook Harvey Frank Forrest Watkins and Parker L Starrette Portland Lefebvre spoke as a candidate for district governor Nominating committee reported nominations remain open with elections set for the next meeting April 28 King Lion Ronald Larochelle presided.

Biddeford-Saco Lions Club Phillippe Restaurant Biddeord Donald A. Lefebvre Westbrook Harvey Frank Forrest Watkins Parker L. Starrette Portland Lefebvre Lions District King Lion Ronald Larochelle

Card of Thanks to Webber Hospital Caregivers

Sincere thanks to the priests doctors and nurses of the Web ber hospital for their kind care during the recent illness of our loved one. Mrs. Arthur Thibeault and family.

Webber Hospital Arthur Thibeault

Thanks to Webber Hospital staff and supporters

Raymond Hebert expresses gratitude to the doctors and nurses of Webber Hospital as well as relatives and friends for cards and gifts received during his illness.

the Webber Hospital Mel Raymond Hebert

Deaths Kennebunkport Philip N Benson 53

Philip N Benson 53 of West Street Kennebunkport died yesterday in a Biddeford hospital after a short illness. Born June 17, 1910 he was active in the local driving club and WWII veteran. Surviving are his widow Mary L Benson three sisters and three brothers. Funeral 2 p.m. tomorrow at South Congregational Church Rev Robert Howes officiating. interment Arundel Cemetery. Friends may call Bibber Memorial Chapel today 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Kennebunkport Philip N. Benson West Street Biddeford Ernest P Mary Murch Benson South Congregational Church A.F A.M Kennebunkport Memorial Post American Legion Mary L. Benson Pauline Bibber Portland Edna Seavey Warion Dill Cecil M Ernest M Wellesley Mass Rodney B Needham Robert Howes Arundel Cemetery Bibber Summer St Kennebunk

Mrs Marie St Onge 86 Dies At Home In Saco

Mrs Marie Anne St Onge 86 of 44 Wakefield Ave Saco died yesterday. Born in Canada she was widow of Adelard St Onge and a Notre Dame de Lourdes Church parishioner. She leaves a daughter and a son both of Saco and eight grandchildren. Funeral Friday at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church. Friends may call at Cote Funeral Home today and Thursday 2-4 and 7-10 p.m.

Marie Anne St. Onge Wakefield Ave Saco Canada Cleophas and Aurielie (LaPrade) Mondor Adelard St. Onge Notre Dame de Lourdes Ste. Anne Westbrook Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets

Mrs. Jennie Ramsdell Rites Held in Ogunquit

Mrs. Jennie L. Ramsdell 82 widow of Clifton Ramsdell died Tuesday in a North Berwick nursing home. Born November 12 1881 in Portsmouth New Hampshire she was daughter of Daniel N and Emma Fraser Cox. Survived by son Herman Ramsdell Ogunquit sister Martha Ward Portsmouth NH four grandchildren three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral conducted Thursday at Ogunquit Methodist Church with Rev. Thomas R. Merrill officiating. Burial in First Parish Cemetery York. Friends may call Roger K. Lucas Funeral Home York.

Ogunquit Jennie’ L. Ramsdell Clifford Ramsdell North Berwick Portsmouth N.H Daniel N Emma (Fraser) Cox Ogunquit Methodist Church Ogunquit Grange Herman Ramsdell Martha Ward Inquit Methodist Church Thomas R. Merrill First Parish York Roger K. Lucas

Death notice for Albin R. Larson in Stockholm Joyce

Albin Richard Larson 71 of Stockholm died this morning at a Biddeford nursing home Born February 7 1893 in Westmanland son of Carl and Hannah Larson educated in Westmanland schools long employed by Downing Construction Co Presque Isle Lutheran Church Stockholm Survived by two sisters Bertha Seamon Oxford Dorothy Dahlen Stockholm one brother Theodore Larson Stockholm one step daughter Mrs William Smith Saco one step son Stanley Stedt La Mesa California six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Services held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Home Caribou with calling hours Friday Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco handled local arrangements

Albin Richard Larson Stockholm Biddeford Westmanland Carl Hannah Larson Downing Construction Co Presque Isle Lutheran Church Bertha Seamon Oxford Dorothy Dahlen Brokher Theodore Larson

Prayers Planned for Ste. Anne Sodality Member

Members of Ste. Anne Sodality Church in Saco will gather Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Cote Funeral Home to say prayers for Mrs. Marie Anne St Onge, a church member.

Notre Dame Group to Offer Prayers for Member

Members of Notre Dame Council Union St Jean Baptiste Saco will meet tonight at 7 30 at the Cote Funeral Home corner of Beach and James Streets to offer prayers for Mrs Marie Anne St Onge.

Ste. Anne Sodality Notre Dame de _ Lourdes Saco Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets Marie Anne St. Onge Notre Dame Council Union St. Jean Baptiste Beach and James Streets

Coach Hall Receives Telegram From Adolph Rupp

Regis College coach Joe Hall earned a personal tele gram from Kentucky legend Adolph Rupp after Regis defeated Oklahoma State this season. Hall once played for Rupp at Kentucky during the same period the Wildcats featured prominent players.

Denver Joe Hall Regis College Oklahoma State Kentucky Adolph Rupp Hall Rupp Wildcats

Portland Weather Outlook Mild with Rain then Clearing

The forecast calls for this afternoon rain heavy at times and mild temperatures in the low 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Tonight partial clearing and mild with mid 40s low and north winds 10 to 15 becoming northwest by morning. Thursday mostly sunny and mild with northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Portland

Trailer Truck Collides With Auto in Biddeford Traffic

Police report a trailer truck struck a car on Elm Street Biddeford yesterday causing front fender damage. Richard Farrell 40 Hampden said Gerard Guillereault 36 Saco stopped to turn, the truck could not stop and jackknifed into two lawns. Another collision on Stone Street involved Reynold Souliere 16 and Ruth Boissonneault 21. Damages exceed 100 dollars.

Elm Street Biddeford Richard Farrell Hampden Gerard Guillereault Jenkins Road Saco Conrad Auger Elm St Walter Clark

Funeral rites for Henry Tanguay held at St. Andre's

Funeral services for Henry Tanguay formerly of Biddeford and long-time Long Branch resident were held at St. Andre's Church. Rev. Ronald Labarre led a solemn high mass with deacon Rev. Edmund Hache and subdeacon Rev. Bernard Nicknair. Bearers were Pease Air Force Base members. Honorary bearers from the American Legion included Alfred Prejean and Commander Royal Sheltra. Burial was in St. Joseph's Notre Dame section with military honors and taps by Arnold Ballard. Out-of-town attendees came from Quebec, Maine, New Jersey, New Hampshire, and Florida families.

Henry Tanguay Biddeford Long Branch N. J St. Andre’s Church Ronald Labarre Edmund Hache Bernand Nicknair St. Andre's Charles Proulx Laura Proulx Pease Air Force Base Rudolf Lenzkes Freddy Dilworth Albert Daubar Larry DeAngelo Jack Lewis Lerry Tillery American Legion Tighe Notre Dame St. Joseph’s Cemetery Father Labarre Nicknair Arnold Ballard Alfred Prejean American Legion Post Eugene Tanguay Joseph Binette Rumford Stephen __ Leahy Portland Labarre

Funeral Services for Charles M. Raybine at St Marys Biddeford

Funeral services were held for Charles M. Raybine of Goodwins Mills at St Marys Church Biddeford with Rev Coleman OToole officiating high mass of requiem. Interment followed at Goodwins Mills Cemetery. Bearers included Percy Burgess John Wakefield Lawrence McFarland and Aubrey Miles. Out of town attendees from Nashua Dorchester and Framingham.

Charles M. Raybine Goodwins Mills St. Mary’s Church Biddeford Coleman O'Toole William Cleary Louise Welch Father O'Toole Percy Burgess John Wakefield Lawrence McFarland Aubrey Miles

Transfer Moves Shake Up College Basketball Roster

Wah Wah Jones Alex Groza and Ralph Beard are noted in the transfer discussion. Hall transferred the next year to the University of the South.

Wah Wah Jones Alex Groza Ralph Beard Hall University of the South

Rummage Sale Planned by E and L Club in Saco

Final plans for a rummage sale on April 23 and 24 from 9 am to noon will be held in the vestry of the Saco Street Methodist Church. Donations are requested to be brought to the vestry on April 22. The E and L Club conducted the meeting at Mrs. Phyllis Vining's home with officers and committee members named.

Saco School Street Methodist Church E. and L. Club Phyllis Vining Old Orchard Road Saco Mabel Fairfield Linnette Martin Elsie Lane Mary Rollins Ella Luman Eva Harper Ethel Cobb Frances Lewis Alaska Methodist Relief Fund Marjorie Fogg Martin Cobb Fairfield Langmaid Fogg Rollins Harriman Luman Dora Clark Harper LaDora Gannon Lane Edith Waterhouse Maude Tuttle Harriman l Vining

Saco businessman bound over on fraud charge

Anthony J. Pacielli 38 also known as Anthony James G A James and J Anthony of Reliable Construction Co. bound over to the May grand jury after pleading innocent to a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. The case stems from a loan secured from First National Bank Biddeford with securities valued at 48080 and alleged land rights on a railroad right of way. Other matters include two motorists pleading guilty to Turnpike violations and liquor intoxication fines.

Sacco Anthony J. Pacielli Anthony James G. A. James J. Anthony The Reliable Construction Co Main St Saco James F. Morelli Boston William F. Wilson Jr Pacielli Alfred First National Bank Biddeford

Oil Burner Floods a Three Story Building in Biddeford

Firefighters were called to 11 White's Wharf yesterday at 4 15 for an overflowed oil burner. No damage was reported in the three story building owned by William Stone. An occupant named Jeanne Robitaille resided there.

Biddeford White's Wharf William Stone Jeanne Robitaille

Cleaning Up Town Pays Off In New Industries

London Kentucky’s clean up drive spurred new industry for Avalon Cheese Company and boosted Laurel County. Roy L. Scott praises London’s cleanliness and civic pride while Edith Feltner led enforcement and volunteers from Future Homemakers and Scouts joined in.

London Roy L. Scott Avalon Cheese Company Laurel County Keep Maine London - Laurel County Edith Feltner Jstate Future Homemakers Cub Scouts London Garden Club

Seed mix matters for new lawns says extension agent

Extension agent Conrad W Griffin emphasizes choosing a high quality lawn seed with Kentucky bluegrass and red fescues for long lasting lawns. Avoid bargain mixes with coarse grasses as they fail later and require redoing the job. Call York County Extension Service for advice on grass species and proportions based on shade and soil.

Conrad W Griffin Kentucky York County Extension Service

Richards Sees Colt .45s With Tougher Outs Ahead

General Manager Paul Richards predicts a tougher lineup for the Houston Colt .45s as young players gain more baseball savvy before spring camp. He says every player will be a tougher out this season.

Cocoa Fla. P Houston Colt Paul Richards

Giles Says N L Clubs More Dedicated Than AL

National League president Warren Giles argues NL clubs are superior to the American League due to greater dedication by NL owners. He cites commitment as the key factor in better play.

Pat Cincinnati Warren Giles

Jockey Bi Shive Ly Won 1952 Hambletonian at 86

Bi Shive Ly, developer of the first harness horse to earn $100,000 in a year, rode his first race at Aurora Nebraska in 1892 at age 14. Now 86, he won the 1952 Hambletonian with Sharp Note and still follows harness racing though he no longer drives.

Chicago Bion Bi) Shively Sharp Note Aurora Neb Shively

Elaine May Adapts Rumpelstiltskin for Dolphin Theater

Elaine May prepares a summer stage version of Rumpelstiltskin for the Dolphin Children's Theater. The production features May's daughter and will tour playhouses in Westport Connecticut Millburn New Jersey Mineola and Yonkers New York.

New York Rumpelstiltskin Elaine May The Dolphin Children’s Theater Miss May Willour Westport

Mount Vesuvius the sole active volcano on Europe's mainland

The article notes Mount Vesuvius in Italy as the only active volcano located on the European mainland. It emphasizes its distinctive geological status and geographic position in Europe.

Mount Vesuvius Italy

Maine Maritime Academy board to be filled next week

Maine Maritime Academy trustees will regain a quorum next Tuesday after Gov. Reed appointed Dr. Ermo H. Scott and Richard Libby. The Executive Council must confirm them after seven days. Seven trustees resigned Saturday over Rodway firing.

Augusta Maine Maritime Academy Ermo H. Scott Farmington State Richard Libby Bar Harbor Reed Executive Council Frank C. Rodway Scott Roger C. Gay Nassau College Libby Bartlett M. van Note, Jr Portland Attorney General's Department Rodway U.S Castine

Pentagon data on US Soviet forces sparks debate over superiority

LeMay testimony and a Defense Department statement claim the United States holds clear advantages in bombers, missiles, and submarines. The release, approved at high levels, contrasts 1961 baselines with current totals, noting Polaris subs and underwater launch capability. McNamara allies say relations with LeMay remain cordial amid ongoing discussions.

McNamara Defense Department Pentagon United States Alaska U.S. Northwest U.S LeMay House Air Force

Economic Group Discusses Land For Expansion

Biddeford's Economic Improvement Commission held its second meeting in the city building. They discussed land for industrial expansion including Biddeford Industrial Park and access roads, planned a publicity chairman role, and eyed a training talk by Stephen Kaler. The auditor reviewed and closed out the former AIDC accounts as the commission begins under a new appropriation.

Biddeford Economic Improvement Commission Stephen Kaler Hugh Marshall

Saco Man Fined For Traffic Charge In Biddeford Court

George Prejean of Washington Avenue Saco pleaded guilty in Biddeford Municipal Court to failing to yield to a police car during an emergency. He received a $15 fine as officers transported two injured children to Webber Hospital from a High Street incident.

George Prejean Washington Avenue Saco Prejean Biddeford Gerald C. Nason Webber Hospital High Street Robert R. Cyr Lincoln St Adams and Jefferson Streets Lincoln Street Cyr Raymond Langevin

Donation Made To Cancer Fund By Evangeline Rebekah Lodge

Four past noble grands attended a meeting at Al fred Street hall as Evangeline Rebekah Lodge donated to the Cancer Crusade. Visitors included invited lodges and officers. plans for a penny sale on April 28 were announced. Mrs. Mildred Gledhill thanked the refreshment committee and the night closed with a social hour.

Evangeline Rebekah Lodge Alfred Street Biddeford Rose Wilcox Madeline Robie Elizabeth Emmons Wilcox Emmons Gertrude M. Davis Cancer Crusade Forest Rebekah Lodge York Rebekah Lodge Saco Rebekah Lodge Mary Jones Ethel Ballard Beatrice Kaleel Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge Saco I. C. O. F. Lodge Ruham Maude Cole Davis Grand Lodge Noble Mildred Gledhill Constance Robbins Bar Harbor Maine Rebekah Assembly Ballard Vera Munford

Pastry Lesson Planned by Biddeford Variety Club

The Women’s Variety Club met at Mrs. Lorraine Bisson’s Biddeford home where a food basket was awarded to Mrs. Joan Bouthillette and refreshments were served by the hostess. The group will meet again April 22 at Mrs. Rosa Bouthillette’s home to start a food project and conduct a pastry lesson.

Lorraine Bisson Prospect Street Biddeford Joan Bouthillette Rosa Bouthillette Harding St Theresa Lariviere Jeannette Jalbert Lena Durette Bisson

Belief in Extend LeMay Until February Contested

The decision to extend LeMay until February 1 was primarily attributed to President Johnson. The source notes the move reflects the administration's preference and timing considerations.

Song LeMay Prescient Johnson

Memorial Day Committee Named by SUV in Saco

At a Sons of Union Veterans meeting held at the home of Mr and Mrs Adney Fenderson Storer Street Saco David Grindle was named chairman of the Memorial Day Committee assisted by Walter Freeman and Levi Hover A joint meeting with the Auxiliary included a pot luck supper Grindle and Herbert Buzzell were chosen to meet the Veterans Council about observance plans The next meeting is set for May 9 at Mrs Ethel Whitten s Ocean Park home

Sons of Union Veterans Adney Fenderson Storer Street Saco David Grindle Walter Freeman Levi Hover Sons Grindle Herbert Buzzell Veterans Council Ethel Whitten Ocean Park

Speeders Fined At Beach In Trial Justice Court

In Old Orchard Beach last night, Richard Turnage 17 of Saco pleaded guilty to speeding 70 mph in a 25 mph zone on Ocean Park Road April 11 and paid a 30 dollar fine. Roland Palmitessa 16 of Biddeford was fined 15 dollars and had license suspended 10 days for 50 mph on East Grand Avenue April 13. Richard Beety 41 of Scarborough pleaded guilty to 50 mph on Temple Avenue April 14 and paid 25 dollars.

Old Orchard Beach Richard Turnage Lincoln St Saco

Khrushchev criticizes China and Trotsky at Moscow meeting

Khrushchev blasts China for its great leap forward and accuses its leaders of mismanaging the economy. He ridicules Mao Zedong and questions Trotsky’s influence while defending Soviet plans to expand production and improve living standards. He also notes Polish officials Gomulka and Cyrankiewicz visiting Moscow.

China Communist Party Wladyslaw Gomulka Josef Cyrankieiicz Moscow Khrushchev Peking Mao Tze-tung Leon Trotsky Trotsky

Goldwater Leads In Midwest Test As GOP Signals Unity

Sen. Smith backed Goldwater amid a GOP push for party unity as early returns from 7 672 precincts show Goldwater leading in the preference primary with 314 544 votes to Mrs Smith 129 669. Lodge and Nixon also gain in a crowded field.

Gates Goldwater Percy Washington Midwest State House White House Johnson Kennedy George C. Wallace Alabama

ASK FOR WHAT YOU NEED THROUGH 4 WANT AD IN THE JOURNAL

A reader is urged to use four classified want ads in the newspaper to request supplies or services. The notice promotes concise requests and directs readers to the classifieds section for efficient matching.

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