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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1963

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Old Orchard Beach Sale and Biddeford Meetings

The Old Orchard Beach Jaycees wives host a food sale April 18 from 4 to 8:30 p m at Zahnares IGA Foodliner Heath Street Old Orchard Beach. Biddeford Knights of Columbus meet Thursday night at 8 at K of C hall Washington Street Biddeford. Fremont club and auxiliary hold a meeting Thursday at 8 p m at the Alfred Street hall Biddeford. Biddeford Minor League auxiliary members meet tonight at 7 in St Andre parish hall to discuss the 1963 kickoff season.

Old Orchard Beach Zahnares Iga Foodliner Heath Street Biddeford Knights of Columbus K of C Hall Washington Street Fremont Club Alfred Street Minor League St. Andre Parish Hall

Midweek prayer and choir rehearsals listed at local churches

A series of Thursday events include a 7 30 p m midweek prayer meeting at Bible Baptist Church 144 Ferry Road Saco. The Saco School Street Methodist Youth choir rehearses at 3 15 p m and Senior choir at 7 30 p m at the church. A 7 30 p m prayer Bible study meets at First Baptist Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach. Another 7 30 p m prayer meeting is at First Assembly of God Saco Ahepa Home 22 Pleasant Street. WSCS district meeting for area Methodist churches is Thursday at 10 a m at Clark Memorial Methodist Portland.

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Saco School Street Methodist Church First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach First Assembly of God Church of Ahepa Pleasant Street WSCS Clark Memorial Methodist Church Portland

Mason Inspects Saco City Building

Mayor J Edward Whelan said Emile Trembley inspected the exterior walls of Saco City Hall for loose bricks. Fire Department removed one brick near the roof. Whelan seeks repair estimates after bricks fell from the clock tower this winter.

J. Edward Whelan Saco Emile Trembley City Hall Whelan

Cars Collide At Saco Intersection

Saco police investigated an accident at the corner of North and Elm streets involving Wilbur A. Ouellette and Hubert A. Norton. Ouellette's southbound car on North Street and Norton's westbound car on Elm Street collided. No injuries or damage estimate were reported.

Saco North Elm Streets Wilbur A. Ouellette South Portland Hubert A. Norton Arundel Ouellette North Street Norton Elm Street

Skylark Inquiry Hearings Reveal Key Testimony

Rear Adm. Lawson P Ramage testified he learned days after Thresher indicated trouble. Lt James C Watson said last Thresher to Skylark message described minor difficulty and attempting to blow ballast tanks. The court stressed Hecker is not charged while Watson called his testimony highly revealing as debris searches yield no new findings or radioactivity traces over the wreck area.

Adm Lawson P. Ramage Atlantic Fleet Submarine Force Thresher J.g James C. Watson Hecker Skylark Bernard J. Austin Watson Washington George W. Anderson Naval Operations Anderson Navy

Scalpings Reported at Wells Fargo Museum in Tombstone

Floyd Laughrun, manager of the Wells Fargo Museum in Tombstone, reports three Indian scalpings and a girl scalpings from dummies, with wigs made of small girl’s hair stolen in broad daylight during museum hours at the hogan exhibit.

Ariz. (Ap Floyd Laughrun Wells Fargo Hogan

Death Notice of Rose Frechette of Biddeford

Mrs Rose C Frechette 52 of 47 Bacon street Biddeford died at a local hospital after a long illness Born January 18 1911 in St Agathe daughter of Treffle and Marie Breton employed at Allied Hampshire Footwear parishioner of St Andre church member of St Anne Sodality and the Daughters of Isabella Survivors include widower O Neil Frechette son Lionel Breton two sisters Jeannette Mathieu and Yvette Kinney four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral from St Andre church Biddeford Saturday at 9 am with visiting hours today 7 to 10 pm and Thursday and Friday 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 pm at Emond Funeral home 72 Hill Street Biddeford

Rose C. Frechette Bacon Street Biddeford St. Agathe Treffle and Marie (Desrosiers) Breton Allied-Hampshire Footwear Corporation St. Andre Church St. Anne Sodality Isabella O'Neil] Fr

Robert W. Michie, longtime financier, dies in Washington

Robert W. Michie 56 a Biddeford native died at Sibley Memorial Hospital Washington D C after a long illness. He served as vice president for finance of Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Cooperations since 1960 and was a director of Shenandoah Life Insurance Roanoke. He held Bowdoin College BA 1927 and attended Benjamin Franklin University and National Law School. Survived by widow three sons three daughters all of Rock Creek Hills Md one sister Dorothy Lyons. Burial Thursday Park Lawn Cemetery Rockville Md.

Robert W. Michie Biddeford Sibley Memorial Hospital Washington D. C Michie Bowdoin College Benjamin Franklin University National Law School Chesapeake and Potomac Telesey Companies Shenandoah Life Insurance Company Roanoke Financial Executive Institute of America Delta Upsilon Beta Alpha Psi Bowdoin Club Chevy Chase Rock Creek Hills Dorothy Lyons Portland Park Lawn Cemetery Rockville

Miss Florence C. Smith dies after long illness at 74

Florence C. Smith of 17 Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach died yesterday in a Scarborough nursing home after a long illness. Born May 1 1888 in Saco she was a graduate of Thornton Academy and longtime beautician at Old Orchard Beach and Winter Park Florida. She was a member of Washington Avenue Methodist Church. Surviving is cousin Mrs Ruth I Matthews of New York City. Funeral was held Friday at 1 30 p.m. from Shumway Funeral Home Saco with visitation Thursday evening.

Florence (. Smith Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach Scarborough Saco Menzie and Edith H. (Eaton) Smith Thornton Academy Winter Park Fla Washington Avenue Methodist Church Ruth I. Matthews New York City Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street

Legion Auxiliary to Pay Respects at Biddeford Funeral

The Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Legion auxiliary will meet at 7:45 tonight at Emond Funeral Home on 72 Hill Street in Biddeford to pay respects to Mrs. Delina Bouffard, mother of an auxiliary member.

Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Legion Auxiliary Emond Funeral Home Hill Street Biddeford Delina Bouffard

Break Report At Ferry Lane Camp In Saco

Chester Sanborn of Ferry road Saco told police his camp on Ferry Lane was broken into likely last week. Riding lights worth 35 dollars were taken from a nearby boat. Police continue to investigate. William Hoffman of South Portland reported accidental loss of tools from his car when the tool box opened and tools fell into the street near Forest and Maple streets in Saco.

Chester Sanborn Ferry Road Saco Ferry Lane William Hoffman South Portland Forest and Maple Streets

Familiar Problem Is Fought In Saco

Grass fires remained the top issue for the Saco fire department with three responses between 6:00 and 7:25 PM. A blaze on Andre Dallaire land at Port land road, then a rubbish fire at Bradley and Spring streets on Euclid St. Onge property, followed by a second rubbish fire on Charles Smith’s Main street lot.

Saco Fire Department Andre Dallaire Portland Road Bradley and Spring Streets Euclid St. Onge Charles Smith Main Street

Emmons Bans Outdoor Fires Amid Dry Spell

Fire Chief Arthur M. Emmons announced no more open fire permits will be issued until heavy rains come to end the prolonged dry spell. The move reflects local concerns over wildfire risk and drought conditions.

Sace Arthur M. Emmons

Biddeford Referendum Controversy Spurs House Action

Senate raised the bill yesterday after the House tabled it. Cartier had it tabled when sent back to the House. The measure concerns bond issues in Biddeford requiring a city wide referendum. Voters previously approved a pay raise for the mayor and council on December 18, 1961, though the November referendum's validity was questioned after it emerged the vote should have occurred by December 11. The discrepancy prompted further scrutiny.

Senate House Cartier Biddeford

Maine Coast Weather Outlook With Mild Temperatures

Small craft warnings on the Maine coast. This afternoon mild with upper 50s, low 50s near the coast. South winds 15 to 18 mph. Tonight mostly cloudy with light rain likely, temperatures mid to upper 40s, southerly winds 15 to 20 mph. Thursday partly cloudy and warm near 60, south and southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.

Portland Maine

April Tides Schedule Highlights High Low Readings

Tide times for April show morning and evening highs and lows across the month. On the 17th and 18th readers note morning and afternoon windows, with times varying slightly by date and phase.

Women’s Democratic Social Club Awards Prizes at St. Jean Hall

A supper at 6 30 p m preceded the monthly meeting of the Women’s Democratic Social club at St Jean hall Jefferson street A social hour followed the business session with prizes to Mrs Marie Perrin and Mrs Beatrice Gregoire Grace Hubert won the birthday cake and Mrs Madeline Tibbets took the attendance prize The next meeting is announced for May 21 at St Jean hall.

Women’s Democratic Social Club St. Jean Hall Jefferson Street Biddeford Marie Perrin Beatrice Gregoire Grace Hubert Madeline Tibbets

Dr Marion nose and throat practitioner a Maine leader

Dr Marion, a New York City and Boston trained nose and throat specialist, served seven years as treasurer of the Maine Osteopathic Association. She led the Owen-Davis unit of the American Legion Auxiliary and was a past president of the Maine 8 and 40 organization. In a recent interview she invited friends to visit at her retirement home.

Page One New York City Dover Clinic Boston Maine Osteopathic Association Owen- Davis American Legion Auxiliary State of Maine 8 and 40 Journal

Steel price moves cautious after Wheeling rise

Light Steel remained quiet as Wheeling raised prices, while U S Steel announced its smallest increase averaging 4.85 a ton. President Leslie B. Worthington said price adjustments are needed given rising steel costs and competitive factors, with finished steel near late 1958 levels. He noted earnings declines, reduced dividends, and lower employment across major producers.

Wheeling Steelworkers Union U.S. Steel Leslie B. Worthington Worthington

Cuban exile council crisis and resistance government talks

Officials deny threats while Cuban exiles plan mass for invasion anniversary. Citizens and veterans attend church as discussions pull in Miami lawmakers Fort Lauderdale reps meet underground spokesmen for anti Castro updates. A Los Angeles exile hears of a May Day resistance government and uprising plans in Cuba.

John H. Crimmins State Department Miami Miro Exles Council Manuel Antonio de Varona de Varona Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church Fel Vidal Santiago Florida Keys Charles Ashmann Vidal U.S Dade Miami County Fort Lauderdale Paul Rogers D-Fla Caribbean Los Angeles Cuba Jose Norman

North Saco Fire Auxiliary Elects Officers

North Saco Fire department auxiliary last night elected officers at the fire station. Jean Morris was named president Virginia Mahair vice president Barbara Rowley secretary Olga Taylor treasurer. Bernice Smith chaplain Beatrice Prior sunshine girl outgoing president Emma Boothby presided and the next meeting was set for April 23 at 8 pm at the North Saco fire station.

North Saco

Radical work force reduction seen for Bath Iron Works

Bath Iron Works faces a radical reduction in its workforce by mid-1965 if new orders do not come in. VP Omar R. King warned of declining employment after 1964, while BIW President John R. Newell expressed confidence that Navy shipbuilding will resume. Admiral Robert B. Carney noted destroyers remain essential for antisubmarine warfare.

BATH Omar R. King Bath Iron Works BIW John R. Newell Navy King Adm Robert B. Carney USN Ret Naval Operations Destroyers

Church Supper Planned for Saturday in Biddeford

A public baked bean supper will be held April 20 from 5 to 7 30 p m at Siloam hall Old Pool road Biddeford sponsored by the South Biddeford Methodist church guild Proceeds benefit School of Missions speakers featured at Foss street and South Biddeford churches Mrs Doris Burleigh is missions chair Martha Cotsisas general chair Dorothy Peck kitchen head Pauline Burnham dining room lead

Siloam Hall Old Pool Road Biddeford South Biddeford Dorothy Peck Pauline Burnham

Beach Offices To Close For Patriots Day Holiday

Leon F. Jones town manager of Old Orchard Beach says town offices in the town hall will close Friday for Patriots Day. Town clerk Esther S. Crowley notes her office will also be closed Saturday morning.

Leon F. Jones Old Orchard Beach Esther S. Crowley

Slight Improvement Shown By Jones

Frank Jones Saco police and fire commissioner who was stricken at the city government meeting in City Hall Monday night was reported in serious condition today but showing some slight improvement from a heart attack.

Frank Jones Saco City Hall Webber Hospital

Ball Teams Desegregated in Little Rock Game

Gov Faubus threw out the first ball at a desegregated International League game in Little Rock amid 7,000 fans. The attendance included seven hundred Black spectators. Little Rock joined class AAA this season and defeated Rochester 4 to 2 with segregated seating allowed by several league teams.

Little Rock Ark Orval E. Faubus Arkansas Rochester

Laura Bridgman Plans Trip To Auburn Meeting

Miss Laura Bridgman will attend the 69th annual meeting of the Association of Universalist Women of Maine on May 3 in Auburn and offered to take anyone wishing to attend. The announcement came at yesterday’s Daughters of Ruth meeting in Biddeford Universalist church vestry. President Mrs. Leonard Emmons led the session.

Laura Bridgman Association of Universalist Women of Maine Auburn Daughters of Ruth Biddeford Walter Hutchins Paul McIntire Hutchins Ethel Roberts McIntire Guy Burnham Harry Gowen Ruthford Wilcox Ann Lowe Ben Wood Burnham

Birth Announcements From Local Hospitals List Nine Newborns

To Mr and Mrs Fernand J Ouellette a son Jacob Andre weighing six pounds five ounces April 10 To Mr and Mrs Alexander Burr II a son Stephen Alexander weighing seven pounds 6 ounces April 10 To Mr and Mrs Harold L Simonton a son Robert Wayne weighing seven pounds eight ounces April 12 To Mr and Mrs Thomas J Ogden a son Stephen Thomas weighing seven pounds seven ounces April 12 Grand parents are Mr and Mrs Stephen Regina Saco and Mr and Mrs Joseph Ogden Old Orchard Beach To Mr and Mrs Richard Yankura a daughter Lisa Marie weighing five pounds 10 ounces April 13 To Mr and Mrs Adelbert Martineau a son weighing seven pounds nine ounces April 14 To Mr and Mrs Manuel Machado a son Mark Manuel weighing eight pounds eight ounces April 14 To Mr and Mrs Raymond Menard a son Peter Catherine Margaret weighing seven pounds 1 ounces April 15 To Mr and Mrs Stephen Gilblair a daughter Darlene Lee weighing eight pounds five ounces April 1b To Mr and Mrs Gordon Brown a daughter Darlene Lee weighing eight pounds five ounces April 1

Webber Hospital Fernand J. Ouellette Summer Street Biddeford Jacob Andre Alexander Burr Hall Street Kennebunk Stephen Alexander Harold L. Simonton Western Avenue Robert Wayne, Weghing Thomas J. Ogden Common Street Saco Stephen Thomas Stephen Regina Joseph Ogden Old Orchard Beach Richard Yankura Nye Lisa Marie Adelbert Martineau James Street Manuel Machado Elms Street Mark Manuel Raymond Menard Kennebunk Pond Road Peter Catherine Margaret Stephen Gilblair Cat Mousam Road Darlene Lee

Market recovers with uneven gains after early slump

New York stocks treaded higher with brisk morning activity and selective profit taking. The Dow at noon stood 710.44, down 0.08, as Industrials slipped while Rails rose and several names like CBS and Liggett & Myers posted small gains amid a mixed session.

NEW York Associated Press Liggett & Myers CBS U.S

Iowa lawmaker’s secret poll on liquor by the drink

A Des Moines legislator held a weekend meeting with 250 constituents to gauge support for liquor by the drink. He asked for a public show of hands, which drew 12 in favor, then conducted a private vote that yielded 230 yes responses. The scene underscores the heated debate on legalization.

Des Moines Iowa

Lions Club views slides of convention in Biddeford

Dr Lawrence Newth of Harrison district governor Lions District 41 L spoke to the Biddeford Saco Lions club at the Sandwich shop in Biddeford. He showed slides from the Nice France convention where Curtis Lovell Gardiner was named international president. An awards dinner is set for May 4 at the Charterhouse Portland for Paul Murphy and Eliot Fink for the membership drive.

Lawrence M.yewth Harison Lions District 41 Biddeford-Saco Paul Murphy Eliot Fink David Twomey

Nason Allows Defense Motion On Judgment

In Biddeford Municipal Court Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason allowed a defense motion to arrest judgment for Donald A Hathaway 52 over a warrant defect claiming the page did not specify left side passing as required by statute. Harold Hyde 23 of East Windsor Conn faced charges of breaking and entering and larceny at Sampson's market after waiving extradition. He was bound over to the May term of York County Superior Court.

Portland Biddeford Gerald C. Nason Attorn Arthur Chapman Jaoper Hollis Dixon Donald A. Hathaway Chapman Hathaway Nason Harold Hyde East Windsor Conn Sampson's Market Hyde Connecticut York County

Beach Youth Reprimanded By Judge Hanscom

A 17-year-old Old Orchard youth appeared in Sanford Municipal Court on a larceny warrant for a battery valued at $18 from Lional Desrochers' used car lot at Alfred. Three juveniles were taken into custody near Alfred village by Sheriff deputies after being seen leaving the area with lights out. The charge was filed after a reprimand by Judge Ward T. Hanscom. further action against the other two boys is pending.

Orchard Sanford Municipal Court Lionel Desrochers Alfred, Decereaux James Barnes Route 111 Alfred Village Burleigh M. Richards, Jr Carl Churchill Buxton Ward T. Hanscom Richard D. Dutremble

Five Grass Fires Flare In Biddeford

Biddeford firefighters responded to five grass fires over 24 hours ending today. Engine 5 and Tank 1 handled all calls with recall times logged at multiple locations including May Street Oak Ridge Extension Elm Street Hills Beach and Main Street.

Biddeford Engine 5 Tank 1 May Street Oak Ridge Upper Elm Street Hills Beach Main Street

Lawmakers Debate Sunday Business and Rest Proposals

House discussions center on Sunday commerce and a weekly day of rest. Rep Myron PD Rust argues for wide open Sunday operations citing economic need, while minister John W Meisner stresses spiritual significance and the Decalogue. Stewart G Taylor asserts rest aids worker efficiency, and John D Cottrell Jr calls for middle ground balancing business and rest. The committee reviews several compromise bills reflecting varied positions.

Freeport Myron PD Rust R-York John W. Meisner Dover-Foxcroft Stewart G. Taylor South Portland John D. Cottrell Jr Portland

Nancy Rumery Rebekah Lodge Names Assistant Treasurer

Mrs. Nancy Rumery was elected assistant treasurer for the remainder of the year at Monday nights meeting of the Saco Past Nobles Grands association of Saco Rebekah lodge.

Nancy Rumery Saco Past ‘Noble Grands Association Saco Rebekah Lodge

Biddeford Public Health Accomplishments Listed

A review of the past month’s Biddeford Public Health Nursing items was given at the April meeting. Highlights include a 3600 pupil Sabin polio dose effort, March clinics at St. Andre parish hall and Biddeford City building, and plans for a May third dose. Nurses and volunteers assisted, with officials present.

Biddeford Public Health Nursing Association Biddeford Assumption Sociality St. Mar Parish Miss Margaret Une Frank Carey Department of Health and Welfare Miss Murphy Biddeford High School Sabin St. Andre Parish Hall Biddeford City Building M. P. Houle Bruce Wilson Howard Giles Arthur King Irene Peisson Antoinette Hawes John Barrett Theodore Schaffer Mary Caddigan

New Clothes Plea Made In Britain Prisons

A plea from the Federation of Clothing Manufacturers urges allowing British prisoners to wear civilian clothes instead of jail uniforms. The appeal argues current attire wounds a prisoner’s soul and calls for policy change to permit civilian dress in custody.

London The Federation of Clothing Manufacturers

Saco AMVETS Auxiliary Elects New Officers

Boucouvalas Dupuis AMVETS post auxiliary elected officers at the meeting. Dorothy Moody is president, Marie Mign er senior vice president, Doris Clappison junior VP, Evelyn Henaire treasurer, Irene Blanchard secretary, Helen Strout chaplain, and Jane Murphy sergeant at arms. Appointments include Marjorie Kimball public relations, Henaire parliamentarian, and Strout hospital chairman. An installation is set for 8 p.m. May 4 with the post.

Boucouvalas- Dupuis Amvets Dorothy Moody Marie Migner Doris Clappison Evelyn Henaire Irene Blanchard Helen Strout Jane Murphy Marjorie Kimball Henaire

Wells and North Berwick Win Federal Education Grants

Six Maine communities including Wells and North Berwick will share 42 457 in federal funds for public schools. Wells earns 19 491 and North Berwick 4 270 with amounts based on local public school enrollment and federal employment. Other recipients include Winter Harbor Machiasport Woodland and Washburn.

Union Two Wells North Berwick Maine Edmund S. Muskie Department of Health Education and Welfare Winter Harbor Machiasport Woodland Washburn

AOH Auxiliary Organized in Biddeford

Nominations for officers were presented at the first meeting of the newly formed AOH Auxiliary to Division 2 held at the AOH hall on Mason Street Biddeford. Nominees include Dorothy Staples Ellen O Leary president Louise Chenard Nancy Chenard vice president Connie Sullivan Nancy Fog recording secretary Joyce Twomey Patricia Fournier Connie Laflamme Sheila Jezar treasurer. Election and acceptance of new members set for next Monday. Women of Irish descent invited to join.

Ancient Order of Hibernians AOH Hall Mason Street Biddeford Dorothy Staples Ellen O'Leary Louise Chenard Nancy Chenard Connie Sullivan Nancy Fog Joyce Twomey Patricia Fournier Connie Laflamme Sheila Jezar Mason Street Hall

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