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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1964

Page

2

Personal notices from Biddeford and surrounding areas

George Garnache of Central Hotel Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs Cynthia Michaud and Mrs Harold Wharff of Old Orchard Beach attended Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School annual tea yesterday in Boston. Mr and Mrs Arthur Gonneville of Alfred Street Biddeford and Mr and Mrs Alphonse Brunnelle of Herring Avenue Biddeford left this morning for a weeklong vacation in Washington DC.

George Garnache Central Hotel Biddeford Webber Hospital Cynthia Michaud Harold Wharff Old Orchard Beach Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School Boston Arthur Gonneville Alfred Sr Alphonse Brunelle Herring Ave Washington, D.C

Local club and alumni meetings slated across Biddeford Saco area

A slate of gatherings scheduled for Monday through Tuesday includes Biddeford High School Class of 1944 plans at Harry Sullivan's home in Saco, a Past Presidents Parley meeting of Owen-Davis Unit in Saco, and the Delta Alpha Club in Biddeford, with other events including a hospital auxiliary thrift shop and a Saco Valley Girl Scout association meeting in Bar Mills and Old Orchard Beach.

Biddeford Harry Sullivan Glenhaven Circle Saco Saco Valley

Luncheon Planned By Mothers' Club in Kennebunk

Kennebunk Mothers' Club met at the Lower Village hall with 13 present. A thank you was received from hospital patient Mrs. Elise Cooper. They planned a May 6 luncheon for the high school faculty and named Mrs. Grace Gunn as chairman. A senior scholarship award at Kennebunk High School was discussed. The next meeting, also an all-day event, will be May 6. Members should bring summer fair articles to this meeting, per President Mrs. Kay Baum.

Kennebunk Mothers’ Club Kennebunk Lower Village Elise Cooper Grace Gunn Kennebunk High School

Grandmother Doris Julian Writes Broadway Scripts for Autumn

Doris Julian a 44 year old grandmother and drama editor has sold two full length scripts to producer Kermit Bloomgarden. A Bed of Roses is slated for October presentation with Jose Quintano showing interest in directing the first script. Julian has also completed two additional scripts besides the Bloomgarden acquisitions.

New York Doris Julian Kermit Bloomgarden Jose Quintero Miss Julian Bloomgarden

Card of Thanks and funeral acknowledgments

Sincere thanks to doctors and Medical staff of Notre Dame Hospital and to relatives and friends for visits gifts and cards during my illness. Mrs. Leonie Couture. We extend heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and relatives and delegations at the funeral for kindly aid and sympathy during our sorrow. The family of the late Henry Tanguay.

Notre Dame Hospital Henry Tanguay

Death Notices Claire Dube Pendleton 31 in Conn

Mrs Claire Dube Pendleton of 29 Long Swamp Road died yesterday in a New Haven hospital She was born January 23 1933 in Biddeford Maine daughter of Albanie and Diane Fillian Dube She left a widower and three children among survivors Funeral services are set for 8am Monday at Rose Hill Funeral Home Rocky Hill with a 9am requiem mass at St Jerome Church Burial in Rose Hill Memorial Park Visitation is today and tomorrow at the funeral home

New Britain Conn Claire Dube Pendleton Long Swamp Road New Haven Biddeford Maine Albanie and Diane (Fillian) Dube St. Jerome's Church Harold J. Pendleton Keith P Shelly Cynthia Lisa Pendleton Raymond Ronald Norman Saco June O'Donovan Omaha Neb Rachel McBrine Somerville Mass Lucille Ready Lorraine Tardiff Jeanne Dube Joan Dube Yola Richards Portland Theresa Boissonneault Rose Hill Funeral Home Elm St Rocky Hill Rose Hill Memorial Park

Ste Anne’s Sodality to Pray for Mrs Hevey at Sansoucy

Members of Ste Anne's Sodality of St Joseph's will meet Sunday at 7 30 p m at the Sansoucy Funeral Home on St Stone Street Biddeford to say prayers for Mrs Rosanna Hevey.

Ste. Anne's Sodality of St. Joseph's En Sansoucy St Stone St Biddeford Rosanna Hevey

Funeral for Mrs Edna Oldread Held at Saco

Funeral services for Mrs Edna Mabel Oldread of 74 Elm Street Saco widow of Benjamin F Oldread were held at 130 pm yesterday at the Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco with Rev Stanley A Bennett pastor of the Saco United Baptist Church officiating. Interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Edna Oldread Edna Mabel Oldread Elm St Saco Benjamin F Oldread Dennett and Craig Main St Stanley A. Bennett Saco United Baptist Church Laurel Hil Cemetery

Biddeford Man Fined In Court

Donald Cantara, 38, of Lafayette Street, Biddeford, pled guilty to using language intending to degrade and insult in public and was fined $10 in Biddeford Municipal Court by Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason. The complainant was Roger Provencher. Maurice J. Cadorette, 39, of Kennebunk had an assault charge filed without plea, the complainant his wife Denise Cadorette. Court was still in session at press time.

Donald Cantara Lafayette Street Biddeford Gerald C. Nason Roger Provencher Maurice J. Cadorette Kennebunk Denise Cadorette

Sons Of Legion Group Considered

The final committee meeting for forming a Sons of Legion group will be at 7 30 Monday night at the Owen Davis Post American Legion Beach Street Saco. The issue will be finalized before its presentation to the post for adoption at Tuesday night’s meeting. York County Commander Royal C Sheltran will be guest speaker and all interested persons are invited to attend.

Sons of Legion Owen. Davis Post American Legion Beach Street Saco York County Royal C. Sheltran

Saco Driving Club Conducts Auction At Meeting

At the Saco Valley Riding and Driving Club meeting on Smutty Lane eight new membership applications were presented. The Class C show is set for June 13 with 32 classes, the Gymkhana dates are May 31 July 12 and August 9 with 30 classes in the first Gymkhana. An auction conducted by Vice President Richard Frechette raised funds for the club as officers and members attended.

Saco Valley

How Long Do You Have A Cough Before You Call It A Chronic Cough

Dr Peetii explains the threshold for a cough to be considered chronic and when to seek evaluation. He notes typical durations, red flags, and the role of persistent cough in signaling underlying conditions requiring medical attention. Guidance emphasizes timely assessment for lasting symptoms.

When Moon Light on the Alamo Weather Update

Moon light over the Alamo area brings clearing skies with showers tonight. Lows reach 36 to 46 degrees and Sunday will be fair and cooler with light winds.

Alamo

Church youth meetings from Biddeford to Old Orchard Beach

Sunday services and youth gatherings listed for multiple churches across Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Wells Kennebunk and Ogunquit With times from 5 p m to 8 p m and venues including Advent Christian First Assembly of God Faith Tabernacle and United Church of Christ The notices cover Junior and Senior youth groups Baptist Methodist and Salvation Army programs and a special Alaska earthquake fund offering at Saco School Street Methodist Church

United Church Biddeford First Assembly of God Ahepa Pleasant Street Saco Advent Christian Church Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Beacons For Christ Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Fellowship of the Church Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship The Saco United Baptist Church Saco School Street Methodist Church

Attending Details For Fairgrounds And Transit Options

Adults pay at the grounds and children pay a dollar. Parking costs one fifty per day. Food spans thirty to forty cents for basic items to pricier specialty offerings. Public transport is recommended with fares from fifteen cents to five or ten dollars for various tours and services. Hotel rates vary in the metro area. Grounds transport ranges twenty five cents to three dollars to reduce walking across twenty eight miles of walkways. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. The Biddeford United Church of Christ will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs Raynald Painchand, Biddeford. The Saco School Methodist Church trustees hold their April meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Church Membership class at the church.

Biddeford Saco School

Welcome to the Fold Welcoming Biddeford Child

Welcome to the fold notices Mich ael Robert Poisson observes his first birthday tomorrow born to Mr and Mrs Richard R Poisson of 27 State St Biddeford. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Amedee Marchand and the maternal great grandmother is Mrs Marie R Marchand. Paternal grandparents are Mrs Germaine Poisson and the late Leopold Poisson. Paternal great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Oscar Cadorette.

Biddeford-Saco Leopold Poisson Oscar Cadorette Graham Street Biddeford

Angell Baby Born to Mr and Mrs David Angell in Maine

A son named Glenn Paul Angell was born April 9 at the Maine Osteopathic Hospital in Portland to Mr and Mrs David Angell of Wells. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Franklin Paul of Philadelphia and Mr and Mrs Leonard Angell of Kennebunk.

David Angell Sandra Paul Wells Glenn Paul Angell Maine Osteopathic Hospital Portland Franklin Paul Philadelphia Leonard Angell Kennebunk

Adah Chapter Observes Brothers Night in Biddeford

Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford held Brothers Night at Sonic Hall Sonic Hall in Biddeford Maine. A memorial service for Mrs. Mary Curtis and Erwin R Gowen was held. Gifts were presented to Master Masons and a buffet supper is planned April 24. Invitations were extended to other chapters and a Grand Representatives luncheon May 20 in Portland.

Adah Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford Masonic Hall Jean Arnold John Alley Mary Curtis Erwin R. Gowen Old Orchard Beach Assembly Order of Rainbow Ways and Means

De Gaulle Reported In Satisfactory Condition After Surgery

Paris AP reports President Charles de Gaulle is in very satisfactory condition after prostate surgery. A communique from the Elysee Palace says he spent a good night, took nourishment, and walked in his room as three doctors declared his condition very satisfactory. Pompidou will handle routine duties during convalescence.

Paris Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle Elysee Palace Europe The Harold Macmillan Yvonne Georges Pompidou France

Harassing Calls Dimming in Saco City Officials

Saco aldermen report several daily harassment calls to their phones though they often receive no answer. The issue follows a Taxpayer's Protective Association meeting opposing budget expenditures. Mayor Whelan cites limited funding to property taxes without broader state tax options.

Saco Taxpayer's Protective Association J. Edward Whelan Governor's Council

McNamara Seeks Shipyard Closures Over High Costs

Defense Secretary McNamara says it will take six months to decide which of 11 Navy yards will close due to high costs and excess production. He toured Boston and Portsmouth yards, noting Boston costs are high though progress shown. Local leaders warn of defense jobs losses and urge restraint on closures.

Boston U.S. Defense Robert S. McNamara U.S. Naval Shipyards Navy Yards McNamara Navy Paul H. Nitze Portsmouth N.H Defense Department Department Defense James A. Burke Mass Boston Yard Massachusetts

Johnson dances hour and more at ASNE editors’ reception

President Johnson hosted about 1,000 editors and their wives at the White House for an ASNE convention reception. He led guests to the East Ballroom and danced for 80 minutes with numerous attendees while band music continued. The night included a brief speech and a later booster toast for Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield before departure.

Washington Johnson White House American Society of Newspaper Editors Executive Mansion East Texas Turner Catledge The New York Times Catledge Senate Mike Mansfield Montana

Maine approves financing plan for new sugar refinery

The legislature boosted the Maine Industrial Building Authority credit to back 8 million in first mortgage bonds for a sugar refinery. Aetna Insurance agreed to invest 64 million with the rest from Maine institutions. ARAs 6.9 million in second mortgage bonds plus county third mortgage bonds complete the financing. Maine officials then pressed USDA hearings on sugar beets in Washington, presenting a winning case.

Maine Industrial Building Authority Aetna Insurance Co Hartford Maine Agriculture Department Washington

Diplomat John Foster Dulles served under four presidents

John Foster Dulles, prominent American diplomat and statesman, held high level posts across Democratic and Republican administrations. He served as secretary of state under Eisenhower and earlier held key diplomatic roles during Wilson, Roosevelt, and Truman administrations.

John Foster Dulles U.S Dwight Eisenhower Wilson Roosevelt Truman

Baseball Standings and Results From Friday and Schedule

The American League show Baltimore Boston Los Angeles Washington Detroit Cleveland Kansas City New York Chicago tied by gaps with standings and results. Fridays scores included Baltimore 4 New York 3 in 11 innings and Los Angeles 8 Detroit 3.

Associated Press W. L. Pet. G.B. Baltimore Boston Los Angeles Washington Detroit Cleveland Kansas City New York Chicago Baltimore Minnesota W. L. Pet. G.B. Phila Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Milwaukee Houston An Frelay Philadelphia Houston San Francisco

Three Youths Escape Injury In Car Mishap

Three Biddeford youths escaped injury when their car skidded into a guard rail on a curve along Pool Road near the Westbrook Skating Rink. The vehicle caught fire, extinguished by Biddeford Fire Department. Driver identified as 18 year old Herve J. Guay of 5 Lafayette St Biddeford. The car owned by Maurice Guay was a total loss. Guay said the trio was en route to Biddeford Pool when the crash happened.

Biddeford Pool Road Westbrook Herve J. Guay Lafaylette St Maurice Guay Guay Biddeford Pool

Nee Nah Council Degree of Pocahontas Meets in Old Orchard Beach

A Nee Nah Council Degree of Pocahontas gathering is set for 7 30 p m Monday at the American Legion Hall. Plans will be made for the District meeting at Ogunquit on April 25. The Old Orchard Beach Art Association meeting on April 21 at Jameson School is postponed to April 28 due to an open school board and Town Council session on April 21.

Nee Nah Council Pocahontas American Legion Hall Ogunquit Old Orchard Beach Art Association Jameson School Old Orchard Memorial V.F.W

Giardello survives Rivero in slugfest on banquet circuit

In Cleveland a 10 round non title bout ended with Giardello edging Rivero by a slim margin. Officials had Giardello ahead 46-45 on two cards while Rivero won one card 46-45. AP score 45-44 for Rivero. Giardello, 33, 102-22, said rust from layoff kept him from a higher outcome. Rivero, 26, Argentine middleweight champ, demanded a rematch after an even show off the overweight leg.

Cleveland Joey Giardello Juan Rocky Rivero Rivero Giardello Dick Tiger Sid Martin Bill Thomson Tony LaBranch Charlie

Tight Net Continued from Page One Vietnamese Deputy Premier Visit

Vietnamese deputy premier Nguyen Xuan Oanh rode in a 15 mile motorcade from Saigon to Bien Hoa under heavy guard with army units and helicopters. Since Feb 1 six Americans have been killed and more than 90 wounded by Viet Cong bombings. The two February blasts hit a baseball field and the American community theater in Saigon. A security agent described conditions as jittery after a grenade was hurled through a military bus door. Rusk’s car was three miles away when the explosion occurred as he proceeded to visit Foreign Minister Phan Huy Quat.

Page One Nguyen Xuan Oanh Rusk Saigon Bien Hoa State Department Phan Huy Quat

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Eral ES Owen-Davis American Legion Auxiliary Martha Beaudoin Delta Alpha Club Edith Hutchins Maplewood Avenue Ethel Gowen August Albert Antonia Harquail Portland Avenue Mrs. Leonie Couture Norman R. Skillings Helen Memoriam Elaine M. Whitten Fordest Whitten Cora Whitten Mrs Claire Pendleton Saco Driving Club Michael A. Peetii, MD Hill and Chapel Streets Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Route 35 Lower Village Christ Ambassadors First Assembly of God Church Leasant Street Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Kennebunk Landing Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Ly‘man First Baptist Church Salvation Army Union Avenue Old Orichard Bach Fail Gospel Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford Methodist Youth Fellowship Foss Street Methodist Church Youth Fellowship of MYF Saco School Street School Street Methodist Church United Church of Christ (Congregational Saco! School Street Methodist Church Grand Representatives Chestnut Street Methodist Church Norman Reilly Amherst Street Ing Kittery Ports President Johnson Aroostook Clement P. Wight Kinmond Goodyear Bolduc Paint CO Alfred St Beaupre Gas & Electric Alfred Street Beachway cCut Toys & Novelties Sunshine Fruit Baskets Ars
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