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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1963

Page

2

Portland coastal forecast with small craft warnings

A Pacific Northwest forecast notes small craft warnings along the coast. This afternoon will be cloudy and cool with light rain developing, and east to northeast winds 10 to 25 mph. Highs reach the low to mid 40s. Tonight rain changes to snow flurries with continued cool air and lows in the low to mid 30s driven by north to northeast winds 10 to 25 mph. Wednesday turns partly cloudy with continued rather cold conditions.

Portland

Local Personal Notes From Saco Area Headlines

Wayne Turnage a patient at Saco Osteopathic hospital. Carroll Bent a patient at Pine Manor Nursing Home Scarborough. Gradone family returned home after four days in New York City. Courtois family returned from St Clair Shores after funeral in Michigan. Irene H Throumoulos returns to Winchester Mass High after Easter break. York County Council April meetings attended by Farnham Beaudoin Gram Goodwin. Edward Stackpole US Navy BM3 on leave. Polaris subs mother ship Proteus based Holy Loch Scotland. Youth Cavalcade on Channel 6 featured Reny Pendleton tap dance. Throumoulos mother and daughter attended La Traviata in Boston. Throumoulos brothers attended Red Sox Detroit game in Boston.

Wayne Turnage Lincoln Street Saco Saco Osteopathic Hospital Carroll W. Bent Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Pine Manor Scarborough Richard Gradone Harding Street Biddeford New York City Raymond Courtois Pleasant Street St. Clair Shores Mich Margaret Noyes Irene H. Throumoulos Winchester Mass. High School Graham Street York County Council Wells Owen-Davis Post and Unit Charlene Farnham Martha Beaudoin Roger Gram Guy Goodwin Edward G. Stackpole U. S. Navy A. G. Stacjol Elmwood Drive Stackpole Thornton Academy Holy Loch Scotland Channel 6 Portland Sandra Reny Paul Reny Fairfield Street Essie Pendleton Carlton Pendleton Shepard Avenue Christos Throumoulos Irene Throumoulos New York Metropolitan Opera Association Music Hall Boston James John Throumoulos Detroit Fenway Park

Hibernian Auxiliary to Hold Final Meeting Tonight

Division one Hibernian auxiliary schedules final business session before summer adjournment at 8 15 PM in AOH hall at Main and Elm Biddeford. Mrs Charles E Cartier president to present plans for annual banquet.

Hibernian Auxiliary AOH Hall Main and Elm Streets Biddeford Charles E. Cartier

Social of Fatima Daughters in St John Hall Biddeford

Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella plan a social this evening at 8 o clock in St John hall on Adams street Biddeford Officials say members may bring guests.

Our Lady of Fatima, Daughters of Isabella St. John Hall Adams Street Biddeford

Conseil Chagnon Meeting at St. Jean Baptist Club Hall

Conseil Chagnon St Jean Baptiste will meet at 8 p m Wednesday in the club hall A supper will be served at 630 p m Local readers note event details and timings for community gathering

Conseil Chagnon St. Jean Baptiste

Former Saco mayor to speak at junior chamber meeting

Former Saco mayor Dinsmore Worthing will be the guest speaker at the Saco Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting in the municipal courtroom Wednesday night at 7 30.

Saco Dinsmore Worthing Saco Junior Chamber of Commerce

Boy Scout Troop 208 to Meet at St Joseph Parish Hall

The regular meeting of Boy Scout troop 208 auxiliary will be held at St Joseph Parish hall on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The date and time of the annual banquet will be decided. Lunch will be served.

Boy Scout Troop 208 Auxiliary St. Joseph Parish Hall

North Saco Firemen Auxiliary Meeting Tonight

A meeting of the North Saco Firemen's auxiliary is scheduled for tonight at the North Saco fire station.

North Saco

Owen Davis Unit Auxiliary Meeting Notice

The Owen Davis post American Legion auxiliary will meet at 8 PM Wednesday at the hall on ach street in Saco.

Owen Davis Post American Legion Auxiliary Ach Street Saco

Bishop Fenwick Council Knights meet at 8 Tonight

The Bishop Fenwick council of the Knights of Columbus will hold a meeting at 8 o clock this evening in GAR hall located in Saco.

Bishop Fenwick Knights of Columbus Gar Hall Saco

Mullen Council Knights Hold First Degree Initiation

Rev J J Mullen council Knights of Columbus Old Orchard Beach hosts a first degree initiation Wednesday night at 8 at St Margaret hall.

J. J. Mullen Knights of Columbus Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret Hall

Pocahontas Council to Meet in Biddeford Thursday

Blue Feather council Degree of Pocahontas will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at the hall on Elm street Biddeford Plans to attend the district meeting at Old Orchard Beach Saturday afternoon and evening officials request all members to be present

Blue Feather Council Pocahontas Elm Street Biddeford Old Orchard Beach

Hi bernians Division 2 meeting plans initiation Sunday

The Division 2 Ancient Order of Hi bernians will meet tonight at 8 in the AOH clubrooms on Mason street Biddeford. All members are urged to attend as final plans are made for an initiation set for Sunday at 2 p.m.

Ancient Order of Hibernians AOH Mason Street Biddeford

Unity auxiliary to hold silent auction meeting

The Unity club auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Emma Garside Buxton road Saco. A silent auction will be featured during the gathering.

Unity Club Emma Garside Buxton Road Saco

Knights of Columbus district communion schedule

Knights councils across the district plan to attend the Sunday April 28 service at 7:45 a.m. in Most Holy Trinity Church Saco noting Daylight Saving Time. A communion breakfast follows at the Owen Davis American Legion Hall Beach Street Saco.

Knights of Columbus Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Owen-Davis Ameri~ Legion Hall Beach Street Aco

State Police urge motorists to set safe driving example

The State Police call on all drivers to model safe behavior on the road, urging individuals to demonstrate responsibility and caution to influence others toward better driving practices.

Card of Thanks for James Carleton Hobbins

We express gratitude to friends and relatives for kindness, floral tributes, and car loans during our bereavement in the loss of our brother James Carleton Hobbins. Edmund R. Hobbins and family acknowledge these acts.

James Carleton Hobbins Edmund R. Hobbins

Deaths Agnes M Wells 88 former Kennebunkport resident

Agnes Maud Wells 88 widow of Alfred M Wells died Monday at her daughter’s Warner New Hampshire home. Born in Wells November 2 1874 she was daughter of Augustus T and Melissa Littlefield. She belonged to South Congregational church Kennebunkport and Good Cheer club. Survived by daughter and several cousins. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. Angell Funeral home Kennebunkport Rev Robert Howes officiating. Interment Open View Cemetery Wells.

Agnes Maud Wells Alfred M. Wells Warner, N.H Kennebunkport William McInnes Wells Augustus T Melissa Angell Dane Street Kennebunk Robert Howes Kennebunkport South

Archie A Ingalls 81 Dies After Brief Illness

Archie A Ingalls of West Buxton 81 died Monday at a Bar Mills hospital after a brief illness. Born October 1881 in Standish, he worked as a woolen mill weaver, then gate tender at Union Falls Dam, later a carpenter and house painter. Survived by son Kenneth. daughters Virginia Hobbs Rita Ingalls Christine Clark LaVerne Daggott. brother Belmont. seven great grandchildren. nieces and nephews. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at 76 State Street Gorham. burial Hillcrest Cemetery West Buxton.

West Buxton Archie A. Ingalls Bar Mills Standish Charles C Harriet Cole) Ingalls Union Falls Saco River Kenneth West Virginia Hobbs Reseda Calif Rita Ingalls Saco Christine Clark Boston Mass LaVerne Daggett Cape Cod Belmont Bonny Eagle

Obituary: Philias D Casavant 80 Biddeford resident

Philias D Casavant 80 of 30 Mount Vernon street Biddeford died this morning after a long illness Born March 12 1883 in Upton Quebec he was son of Damase and Marie Berthiaume Casavant A longtime Pepperell Manufacturing second hand he retired 30 years ago Survived by widow Emelie Nico Casavant four sons Rev Adrien Casavant Roger Paul all of Biddeford one daughter Mignonne Casavant three brothers William Sace Emile and Ovide two sisters Mrs Aurore Desmarais and Mrs Ancelina Hebert seven grandchildren Funeral 9 am Friday at St Andre church burial St Joseph cemetery Friends may call Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone Street Biddeford this evening 7 10 pm and Wednesday and Thursday 2 4 and 7 10 pm.

Philias D. Casavant Mount Vernon Street Biddeford Upton Que Damase Marie Adrien Casavant St. David Parish Madawaska Belmont Roger Paul Casavant Mignonne Casavant William Sace Emile Ovide Aurore Desmarais Ancelina Hebert St. Andre Church St. Joseph Cemetery Sansoucy Stone Street

Pouravelis Services for Elias Pouravelis in Biddeford

Funeral arrangements announced for Elias Pouravelis 65 Lewiston former Biddeford resident who died suddenly yesterday in Lewiston Services set for Wednesday at 1 pm at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford followed by services at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Biddeford Friends may call today 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm Born January 3 1898 in Epreios Albania educated in Greece came to the United States in 1920 worked 25 years at Saco Lowell shops and owned a bath house at Old Orchard Beach Survived by widow Alice Angelites two sons Thomas and James one stepson Harry Angelites and three grandchildren

Albania Efthimios Pouravelis Greece Saco-Lowell Old Orchard Beach St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Biddeford Order of Ahepa

Service Station Breaks Being Probed In Saco

Saco police investigate motor oil theft at Curlew Filling station on Portland road. Four youths in a car bought two gallons then allegedly lifted two more cans from a display. A possible break in at Callahan Gulf station on Elm street found an ajar overhead door after a car was seen leaving. Leo Callahan reports nothing missing after check. Earl Clappison reports malicious mischief at vacant Clappison farm on Ross road with a broken back window and torn curtain partially burned. Police pursue intruder.

Saco Curlew Portland Road Callahan Gulf Station Elm Street Leo Callahan Earl Clappison Ferry Road Clappison Farm Ross Road

Funeral rites for Mrs. Joseph Grenier held in Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph Grenier of 41 Middle Street Biddeford were held at St. Andre church with a solemn high mass. Rev. Bernard Nicknair officiated assisted by Rev. Arthur St. Pierre and Rev. Norman Carrier. Music by St. Andre choir directed by Charles Proulx. Many Grenier relatives attended from Canada and New England. Burial followed at Calvary section of St. Joseph cemetery with committal prayers by Rev. Giguere.

Joseph Grenier Middle Street Biddeford St. Andre Church Bernard Nicknair Arthur St. Pierre Norman Carrier St. Andre Choir Charles Proulx Laura Lauzen Proulx Ste. Anne Sodality Theo= Grenier Roland Grenier Ernest Grenier Jacques Grenier Coleraine Station P. Q Geroge Grenier Herve Grenier Emilien Grenier Florida Tardif Pierre Tardifall Black Lake P.Q Marie Anne Arsenault Onesime Pellerin Westbrook Gerard Veroneau Raymond Beaudoin Armand Veroneau New Britain Conn Josephine Morin Alpha Morin Lewiston Paul Grenier Jeannette Bouthillier Napoleon Grenier Danielson

Funeral services for Rosa lie Vadnais of Biddeford

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Rosalie Vadnais of 15 White’s Wharf Biddeford at St. Andre church with a high mass conducted by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Ai me Giguere. The ceremony included a male quartet and organist Mrs. Laura Lauzon Proulx. Bearers were: Joseph Lefebvre Henri Bourque Joseph Baillar deon and Joseph at Tardif. Attendees included family members from Drummondville Actonvale Montreal and Kennebunk.

Funeral Services Held For Mrs O Neil Frechette

Funeral services for Mrs. O Neil Frechette of 47 Bacon Street Biddeford were held Saturday morning from St Andres Church. A mixed choir from St Andres sang with prayers led by Rev Fr Giguere. Honorary bearers were Daughters of Isabella members Bertha Moulin and others. bearers included Maurice Jalbert and Raymond Tanguy. Out of town relatives attended from Jamaica Plain Mass Portland and Winthrop.

O'Neil Frechette Bacon Street Biddeford St. Andres Church Aime Giguere Arthur St. Pierre Norman Carrier St. Ander Choir Charles Proulx Laura Lauzon Proulx

Solemn Requiem for John E. Hobbins at St Mary Church

A solemn high mass for John E. Hobbins was sung at St Mary Church on Saturday with Rev Maurice Goan and Rev Coleman O'Toole and Rev Cornelius J Enright assisting. William Cleary led the singing with organist Miss Elizabeth Siedel. Bearers included James Feeney Raymond Hobbins Austin Hobbins John O'Brien Richard O'Brien and Edmund Larkin. burial followed in the family lot.

John EF. Hobbins John E. Hobbins St. Mary Church Maurice Goan Coleman O'Toole Cornelius J. Enright William Cleary Elizabeth Siedel James Feeney Raymond Hobbins Austin Hobbins John O’brien Richard O'Brien Edmund Larkin

Agenda for St Andre PFTA Meeting Lists Plans

The St Andre Parents Friends and Teachers association executive committee met to discuss the agenda for the oral annual meeting on April 29. Items include voting on baseball materials, senior student auxiliary admission, officers installation, May banquet or covered dish, June picnic, historian’s report, and a member survey. Joseph A. Plamondon chairs the program and moderates a parish panel with Albert Lemieux and Paul Beaupre. a third panelist will be announced.

St. Andre Parents, Friends and Teachers Association Paul Houde St. Andre Grammar School Lucien Doyon Claire Nadeau Ralph Petrin Student Auxiliary Joseph A. Plamondon PFTA Laurette Cantara Albert Lemieux Paul Beaupre

Towns Announce Outside Fire Ban in York County

Kennebunk state forest commissioner Austin H Wilkins places York county and coastal areas in Class 4 Danger Day. Fire chiefs Harrison Coleman and Casper Bridges, along with forest warden Clifford Seavey, announce a ban on all outside fires and urge public obedience.

Kennebunk Austin H. Wilkins York County Harrison Coleman Clifford Seavey Kennebunkport Casper Bridges Wells Corner

Teaching Positions Open In Biddeford

Biddeford public schools seek eight teachers, says Superintendent Raymond Kenneally. Open posts include social studies, physics, business, girls physical education and a reading teacher at the high school and seventh and eighth grade mathematics at the junior high.

Biddeford Raymond Kenneally Igh

Funeral services for Florence C Smith in Old Orchard Beach

Funeral services for Miss Florence C. Smith 17 Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach were held at 1 30 p m Friday at Shumway Funeral Home Saco with Rev Oakley Woodward pastor of Washington Avenue Methodist Church Old Orchard Beach officiating Cremation followed and ashes to be interred in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco

Florence C. Smith Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street Saco Oakley Woodward Washington Avenue Methodist Church Laurel Hill Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Jean ne Spenard held

Funeral services for Mrs Jean ne Spenard were held yesterday from St Joseph church. Msgr Elie Hevey celebrated the Solemn Requiem high mass with Rev Paul Jalbert as deacon and Rev Mark Franck as deacon. Notre Dame church choir sang and organist Mrs Diana Rousselle accompanied. Attending were clergy from St Joseph and Notre Dame parishes, sisters from Presentation of Mary and Marie Joseph Academy, honorary Ste Anne Sodality members, bearers including Marcel Faucher and Laurier Giguere, and out of town visitors from Rivier College Nashua New Hampshire, Hudson and Summit New Jersey, Lewiston. Grave prayers by Fr Franck at St Joseph cemetery.

Jeanne Spenard St. Joseph Church Msgr Elie Hevey Paul Jalbert Mark Franck Notre Dame Church Choir Diana Rousselle Ar- Arthur Dube Henry Fournelle Norman Carrier Presentation of Mary Notre Dame de Lourdes Marie Joseph Academy Biddeford Pool Ste Anne Sodality Isidore Bergeron Lucien Boudreau Adolphe Gagnon Rene Racine Marcel Faucher Paul Shevenell Real Cantara Paul-Émile Petit Robert Gelinas Laurier Giguere St. Joseph Fr. Franck Sister Maria du Bon Pasteur Rivier College Nashua N. H Gerard M. Patry Hudson Edgar T. Carrier Jr Summit N. J Arthur Frechette Lewiston Therese Landry

Funeral Services for Mrs Emilienne Y Rousselle

Funeral services for Mrs Emilienne Y Rousselle of Biddeford were held yesterday at St Andre church. A solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev Edmond Hache with Rev Arthur St Pierre as deacon and Rev Bernand Nicknair as sub deacon. Mrs Laura L Proulx was organist. Bearers were Robert Laverriere Gerard Laverriere Lucien Dutremble Andre Lessard George E Lessard and Aime Landry. Burial followed in the St Joseph cemetery with Fr Nicknair at the grave. Out‑of‑town attendees included Mr and Mrs George Rousselle Fall River Mass and Miss Rose Rousselle Worcester Mass.

Emilienne Y Rousselle Biddeford St. Andre Church Edmond Hache Arthur St. Pierre Bernand Nicknair Laura L. Proulx Robert Laverriere Gerard Laverriere Lucien Dutremble Andre Lessard George E. Lessard Aime Landry St. Joseph Nicknair George Rousselle Fall River Rose Rousselle Worcester Mass

St Mary Cemetery Service Led by Fr O'Toole Prays

At St Mary Cemetery a small gathering gathered for prayers led by Father O'Toole. The service honored deceased parish members with solemn prayers and blessing rites.

Incinerator Fires Banned In Saco Area

Fire Chief Arthur M. Emmons of Saco announces outdoor incinerator fires and any rubbish or grass burning are banned until soaking rain. Fire log reports one call yesterday, a rubbish fire on land of Clayton Durette at 5 p.m. on Lincoln Street.

Arthur M. Emmons Saco Lincoln Street Clayton Durette

Grand Master Of State IOOF Guests At Saco Lodge

Saco lodge IOOF hosted District 3 session at the Odd Fellows hall led by District Deputy-Master John E Hill Sr. from Saco Melvin Kelley grand master of Maine IOOF attended The program included welcome by Thomas Vining and a response by Alfred Garrett A memorial service honored departed members with Friendship lodge Springvale in attendance Lodges represented ranged from Laconia Biddeford Atlantic Ogun Orchard Beach Mousam Kennebunk Friendship Springvale Androscoggin Lewiston Centerville Lowell MA A supper preceded the meeting and Roll Call night is set for April 29 with supper served at 6 30 under Seth Sandstrom Daniel Davis and George Ivaskoff supervision

Saco Lodge IOOF Saco Alfred B. Garrett Kennebunk Friendship Lodge Springvale Laconia Biddeford Atlantic O'd Orchard Beach Mousam Friendship Androscoggin Lewiston Centerville Lowell Mass Saco Rebekahge Noble Grand Vining Saco School Street Methodist Church Seth Sandstrom Daniel Davis George Ivaskoff

Americans charged in Cuba castro tensions flare in New York

Three men including a Cuban exile and a naturalized American were indicted for plans to hurl hand grenades at Manhattan crowds and blow up New Jersey refineries. Explosives were seized from a jewelry shop. indictments were dismissed by Judge Crooke. Magdalenaurdana case ties to Fidel Castro supporters in Manhattan.

United Nations Antonio Sueiro New York Jose Garcia Orellana Garcia U.S Thomas F. Crooke U.S. District Court Manhattan Molina Magdalena Urdaneta Fidel Castro United States Castro Havana Radio Rockefeller Kennedy

Banquet Honors St Joseph Parish Community Group Leaders

Members and guests of St Joseph church and affiliated groups attended an annual banquet at the Wonderbar steak house in Biddeford. Master of ceremonies Atty Marcel Viger hosted with Rev Carrier Msgr Hevey and numerous couples and musicians at the head table. A Melotones Music club group performed with Miss Ann Marie Paquet and Claudette Turgeon at the piano, closing with community singing led by Rene Racine.

St. Joseph Andre Perreault Narcisse Poissant Raymond Bolduc Joseph Drapeau Ann Marie Paquet Claudette Turgeon Melotones Music Club St. Joseph School of Rene Duquette Raymond Gendron Raymond Loranger Gerard Gendron Richard Ryan Ted Caouette Maurice Dion Norman Morin Arthur Lavoie Roland Thibeault Eddy Faucher Alcide Gagne Andre Tardif Roland Levasseur Gerard Lavoie Raymond Sevigny Gerald Dutil Raymond Gagnon Armand Bergeron Joseph Croteau Edmond Boucher Aristide Angers Oscar Normand Alden Racine Gertrude Wood Jeannette Mondor Yvette Nadeau Paul Deschambault Lucille Dupreuil Claudette Nadeau Rachel Gendron Therese Renouf Robert Neault Gerard Gagne Ralph Bean Roland Fournier Michael Garon Robert Roberge Frechette Henry Renouf

Sisterhood to Install Officers at Donor Dinner

The Sisterhood of Etz Chaim synagogue will hold its second annual Donor dinner and officer installation at 7 p.m. on April 25 in the synagogue vestry on Bacon Street, Biddeford. Mrs. Simon Spill will serve as installing officer, with outgoing president Mrs. Carl Haas conducting the meeting. General co chairs are Mrs. Charles Green and Mrs. Israel Rosen, assisted by a long list of volunteers. A program follows dinner with musical entertainment by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Knight of Cape Elizabeth.

Simon Spill Sisterhood Etz Chaim Synagogue Bacon Street Biddeford Carl Haas Charles Green Israel Rosen Samuel Karlin Paul Lerman Rose Aranovitch Ida Spill Arnold Shapiro Leo Simensky Edward Carp Fred Green Jennie Sandler Jon Nathanson Joseph Truman Lloyd Knight Cape Elizabeth

Saco Council Approves 500 Feet All-Dacron Hose Purchase

Alderman Bryce Milne moves to buy 500 feet of all-dacron hose charging the cost to the contingent fund. Chief Emmons says dacron lasts longer than cotton-dacron. Mayor Whelan considers Urbain Labonte’s request for city cost share on a 280 foot sewer extension to serve four planned homes. Commission discusses ambulance purchase and price details.

Bryce Milne Ward 7 Fire Department Emmons Whelan Donald Perrin Milne Police and Fire Commission Gilpatric Chandler Boutet Samuel Gagnon Pontiac

ADC funding sparks debate over child support policy

ADC press quotes criticize leniency while Rep Marguerite H. Smith warns of $135,000 state cuts that would cut $800,000 federal aid and $135,000 local shares. Possible effects include reducing grants from $106 to $95 a month or closing 625 to 650 cases involving 1,625 children.

MacLeod Marguerite H. Smith Rfalmouth House Appropriations ADC

IRS Representative to Visit Biddeford Office

A representative of the Internal Revenue Service will be in the local office at South Street Biddeford from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday April 26 to assist the public with any type of tax problem.

Internal Revenue Service South Street Biddeford

May 6 Meeting To Vote On Specifications Objections

The text notes that specifications should be obtained and the matter voted upon at the May 6 regular meeting. This brief item records a procedural action for the upcoming session with no additional context or names.

Automobile Graveyards Under Attack at Beach

Old Orchard Beach Town Manager Leon F Jones says the town has declared war on illegal auto junk yards. Eight graveyards exist. police chief John Clark has notified owners by letter to comply with state statutes. A 600 foot highway setback under a new law increases penalties to $500 or 90 days in jail.

Old Orchard Beach Leon F. Jones John Clark Jones John H. Reed

Advisory committee coordinates relief as homes burn in Biddeford

Rehabilitation efforts expand with a steering group guiding Red Cross aid. Brig. Banford and Salvation Army members join civic leaders to direct relief, while clergy and donors push forward. Government aid includes SBA disaster loans at 3 percent over 20 years, with Bishop Feeney’s $1,000 lead gift to Vincent de Paul.

Pomerleau Red Cross Brig Ronald Banford McHugh The Salvation Army Roland Lemieux Robert Fortier William Langevin Charles Gallagher Stuart Flavin Willard Stackpole Louis Spill Richard Jacques David Wigley Robert Libby Robert Littlefield St. Michael Ralphitt Daniel J. Feeney Vincent de Paul Society St. Joseph Church Biddeford - Saco Elks Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Biddefor Anthony Famiano John H. Reed Edmund S. Muskie Small Business Administration Biddeford SBA John Jabar Sen. Muskie Chamber Journal Jabar

Honor Roll Published At St Andre High School

St Andre High announces student honors by class with seniors leading highest honors Dorothy Lapointe Suzanne Roy Noella Boutin Charlene Aubert and Claire Dupuis. Juniors list several high honors and honors including Joan Maurice Claire Guertin Ruth Nichols Diane Davies Lucille Collette Elaine Binette Suzette Gagne Rachel Tremblay Odell Perreault Rita Labbe. Sophomores and freshmen are named with room numbers and students across categories.

St. Andre High School Dorothy Lapointe Suzanne Roy Noella Boutin Charlene Aubert Claire Dupuis Gloria Demers Patricia Gagne Elaine Dubue Carol Vadnais Claire Nadeau Rita Belanger Joan Maurice Claire Guertin Ruth Nichols Diane Davies Lucille Collette Elaine Binette Suzette Gagne Rachel Tremblay Odell Perreault Rita Labbe Rachel Coulombe Laurence Fecteau Loreraine Nadeau Jeannine Neault Aline Picard Anita Gervais Priscille Binette Charlotte Lavigne Daria Lemieux Claire Martel Jacqueline Roy Celine Tardif Claire Vadnais Rose Marie Bouffard Anne Dion Madeleine Dupras Annette Belanger Christianne Dagesse Claire Gagne Rachel Binette Barbara Mondor Nancy Marcotte Jeanne Fecteau Sylvia Lemieux Nancy Lacerte Rachel Therrien Lucille Goulet Claudette Neault Paulette Tourigney Charlene Boucher Francine Nadeau Shirley Grover Valerie Perreault Linda Beaulieu Paula Charland Jeannine Fecteau Jean Beaulieu Dorothy de Silva Jeanne Lantagne Gabrielle Boucher

Experiment Underway At Dayton School

Dayton Consolidated school has started an experimental orientation class for pre school children taught by Mrs Richard Cole. Superintendent Raymond Kennealy said seven children are enrolled for eight weeks with morning and afternoon sessions to foster classroom discipline reading and fundamentals before first grade. He called it an experiment and noted it seems to be working. If successful the project will continue in the future.

Dayton Consolidated School Richard Cole Raymond Kennealy Kenneally

Midweek Worship Services at Faith Tabernacle and Saco Society

A mid week worship service is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church corner Atlantic avenue and Third street Old Orchard Beach Also Christian Science Society 19 Winter street Saco will hold a service Wednesday evening at 7 45 The reading room will be open Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4

Faith Tabernacle ‘Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Christian Science Society Winter Street Saco

Prayer Meeting at Lyman First Baptist Church

A prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 PM at Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills followed by choir rehearsal at 8 30 PM in the same church.

Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Prayer Service Planned at Advent Christian Church

A prayer service will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Advent Christian church on Route 35 in Kennebunk Lower Village for community reflection and prayer.

Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village

Prayer Meeting Set for Advent Christian Church

A prayer meeting will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at the Advent Christian church on Saco avenue in Old Orchard Beach.

Advent Christian Church Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Community Bible Study at Ogunquit Baptist Church

Community Bible Study will be conducted Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Ogunquit Baptist church on Shore road with attendees invited to join for the session in the church meeting room.

Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road

Midweek Service At Full Gospel Church Wells

A mid week service is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel Church Route 9 A just off Route 109 Wells.

Full Gospel Route 9 Wells

Village Baptist Church to Hold Prayer Hour in Vestry

A prayer and Bible study hour will be held in the vestry of Village Baptist Church Kennebunkport on Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Kennebunkport

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