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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1964

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Biddeford residents listed among hospital patients and relatives

Alfred Lacerte and Raymond Grenier are medical patients at Notre Dame Hospital. Marilyn Couture, daughter of Raymond Couture, is at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston. A funeral in Biddeford drew Armand Proulx, Roland Patry families. Ipswich and Lewiston visits noted as well as York County Salon 257 and 598 participants at a Lewiston reception for Blanche Hodgkins.

Alfred Lacerte Oak Place Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Mary Berard Quimby St Webber Hospital Raymond Grenier Pool St Robert J. Paquette Highland Street Marilyn R. Couture Raymond D Saco Gilberte Lavoie York County Lewiston Blanche Hodgkins Maine Chapeau Virginia Ford Antonia Harquail Old Orchard Beach

Biddeford Man Harvey D. Nadeau 74

Harvey D. Nadeau of 137 Main Street Biddeford died yesterday afternoon after a long illness. Born December 9 1890 he worked at the Saco Lowell Shops and retired in 1957. He belonged to St Marys parish and had no known survivors. A requiem high mass will be held at 9 a m tomorrow in St Marys Church Biddeford with burial in St Marys Cemetery. Visitation at Cosgrove Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m.

Harvey D. Nadeau Main St Biddeford Saco-Lowell St. Mary’s Parish St. Mary’s Church St. Mary’s

Portland Weather Update Looks Mild This Week

This afternoon is sunny and warmer with a high around 70 to 75 degrees. Tonight will be fair with lows mid 30s and light variable winds. Tuesday brings partly cloudy skies and a milder, east to northeast breeze at 10 to 15 mph.

Portland

Church Notes Midweek Services and Meetings Schedule

Midweek prayer and praise at Biddeford United Baptist Church Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting at Full Gospel Church Wells Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Home League of Saco Salvation Army meets Tuesday at 7 36 p m. Youth Choir rehearsal at Saco School Street Methodist Tuesday at 3 15 p m. Women s Fellowship executive board Biddeford United Church of Christ Congregational meets Tuesday at 1 30 p m. Board of Christian Education Biddeford Congregational meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Thomas Haley s home. Church Membership class Biddeford United Church of Christ Congregational meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Painchand home. Cottage prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 30 a m at Mrs Ethel Kimball s Old Orchard Beach Advent Christian Church.

Biddeford United Baptist Church Full Gospel Wells The Saco Salvation Army Saco School Street Methodist Church Women's Fellowship of Biddeford United Church of Christ Congregational Board of Christian Education of the United Church of Christ Biddeford Thomas Haley Ethel Kimball Evergreen Ave Old Orchard Beach Advent Christian Church Old Orchard Beach Art Association Jameson School Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall

Fire crews respond to flooded oil burner and burning car incidents

Firemen were called Saturday night to a flooded oil burner at the 11% story residence on Jenkins Road owned by John Gilroy. No equipment was needed and there was no damage. Sunday afternoon they were called to Cumberland Avenue for a burning car with a permitted burn and no assistance required.

Jenkins Road John Gilroy Cumberland Avenue

Maine declares May as Voter Registration Weeks

Gov. Reed proclaimed the first two weeks in May as Voter Registration Weeks in Maine. The move coincides with a new non-partisan campaign by the Voter Registration Council of Maine to encourage eligible residents to register.

Augusta Reed Maine Voter Registration Council of

Widow Clara Janson Dies at 82 in Biddeford Maine

Clara Janson 82 of 20 King St Biddeford died in a local hospital after a long illness. Born November 21 1881 in Arthabaska Quebec she was a St Andre parishioner and Ste Anne Sodality member. Survived by sons Roland Oscar Janson two grandchildren two great grandchildren two sisters and nieces and nephews. Friends may call Emond Funeral Home Tuesday and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. Funeral from St Andre Church Thursday at 9 a.m.

Clara Janson King St Biddeford Arthabaska Que Louis and Clarina Spenard Blais Augustin Janson St. Andre’s Church Ste. Anne Canada Americain Villa Maria Roland Oscar Janson St. Claire d’Assige Presentation of Mary Methuen Mass Alma Janson St. Bernard de Michaudville Emond Funeral Home St. Andre's Church

Obituary of Joseph P Leveille from Biddeford area

Joseph P Leveille 77 of Brim Stone Road Biddeford died after a long illness. Born in Canada March 6 1887 he was a machinist at the Saco Lowell shops before retirement. Survived by widow Clairina two daughters Yvette Peloquin and Mrs Paul Fontaine son Real Leveille, 11 grandchildren six great grandchildren. Funeral 9 am Wednesday at St Joseph's Church with burial in St Joseph's Cemetery. Visitation at Sansouey Funeral Home Biddeford today 2 10 pm and tomorrow 10 am 10 pm.

Joseph P. Leveille Brim Stone Road Biddeford Arundel Canada Philips and Malvina Ross) Leveille Saco - Lowell Order of Foresters Clairina (Gregoire) Leveille Real Leveille Rochester N.H Yvette Peloquin Paul Fontaine Old Orchard Beach St. Joseph's Church St. Joseph's Cemetery Sansouey Stone St

Dames Ro Chambeau Club Set Prayers for Joseph Leveille

Members will meet at 7 30 tonight at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford to say prayers for Joseph Leveille father of Mrs Yvette Peloquin a member of the club.

Dames Rochambeau Club Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St Biddeford Joseph Leveille Yvette Peloquin

Elizabeth Arms of Kennebunkport dies after long illness

Mrs Elizabeth Arms 63 of Kennebunkport died in a Portland hospital after a long illness. Born May 15 1901 she lived in Havana Cuba 25 years and belonged to D A R in Cuba and to several local groups. Survived by her husband Philip two sons David and Philip Jr a brother and two grandchildren. Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday South Congregational Church with burial in Arundel Cemetery. Calling hours at Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk.

Kennebunkport Elizabeth Arms Portland William B Belle W. (Jeffery) Sawyer Havana Cuba Daughters of the American Revolution Old South Church Boston Aurora Order of the Eastern Star Good Cheer Club Philip B. Arms David S. Arms Philip B. Arms Jr Talma Ohio Richard J. Sawyer Deland, Fla South Congregational Church Robert Howes Arundel Cemery Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Kennebunk

Congregationalists Meet In Sanford

Sixteen members of the Saco First Parish Congregational Church attended the York County Congregational Conference at the North Parish Church. Guest speakers included Miss Mary Worthley of Lebanon and Rev. Paul K. Weimer of Saco. Also noted was a special worship service at the Trust Nursing Home in Biddeford for patients unable to attend regular services.

Lester Black Carl Bohlin Ralph Veserve Mark Black Joseph Stirling Weimer Trusl Nursing Home Biddeford

Shop the Fast Way The Journal Classified Way

Classified section invites readers to browse quick affordable listings and special deals. Readers can place ads for goods services and employment and reach a broad local audience through the Journal Classified pages.

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Three Traffic Cases Heard In Saco Court

In Saco Municipal Court this morning three traffic cases were heard. Alwin Douville 18 of New County Road Saco pleaded guilty to running a red light at Scammon and Elm Streets and was fined 10 dollars by Associate Judge William F Wilson Jr. Richard L Underhill 20 of Eppling N H pleaded guilty to speeding on the Maine Turnpike at Wells on April 25 and paid a 20 dollar fine. Joseph M Powers 18 of Lincoln Road Saco pleaded guilty to operating an uninspected motor vehicle on Jenkins Road Saco April 6 and paid 10 dollars.

Saco Alwin Douville Joseph M. Powers Lincoln Road Jenkins Road

Dance Students Present Party at Sace Grange Hall

Mrs Gladys H Ruben entertained her ballroom class and parents at a party at Sace Grange Hall. Prizes were given to Anna Jasper Diane Huot Kristen Morang and others for dance and game contests while about 60 parents attended and a gift was given to Mrs Donald Doyle for assistance in starting the class.

Gladys H. Ruben Sace Grange Hall Joan Bass Matthew Ruben Theresa Chretien Robert Fournier Dave Astor Beth Bonang Priscilla Gervais Diane Huot Michael Spaulding Deborah Bloodgood Paula Boucouvalas Katherine Colpitts Carolee Cushman Willis Emmons Wanda Hallett Lindsay Kirk Linda Lamontagne Mary Lou Nutter Sheila Polackwich Brian Reay Kathy Sheehan Susan Smith Jane Stevens Michael Vietor Steven Doyle Dar-lene Dot

Funeral services for Mrs Laura Pomerleau

Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Pomerleau formerly of 38 Sullivan St Biddeford who died in New Britain Connecticut last Thursday were held this morning at 8 from St Andre's Church. A solemn high mass was celebrated. Burial followed in St Joseph's Cemetery with committal prayers by Father Nicknair. Attendees included relatives from Black Lake Quebec New Britain Conn Canton Ohio Sanford Rochester N H East Hartford Conn and Concord N H.

Laura Pomerleau Sullivan St Biddeford New Britain Conn St. Andre's Church Edmund Hache Arthur St. Pierre Bernand Nicknair Charles Proulx Laura Proulx Albert Nolette Willie Bisson Emile Fecteau Edgar Cabana Henri Bourque Aime Desrosiers Ste. Anne Sodality Georgianna Champoux Evangeline Beaupre Diane Moulin Marie Anne Lapointe Armand Feeteau Daughters of Isabella Pomerleau Alfred Ste. Theresa St. Joseph's Cemetery Nicknair Black Lake P.Q Joseph Ferland George Turmel Desire Roberge Emile Martineau Robert Ferland Francoise Grenier Guy Ferland Bernard Roberte Giselle Roberge Ronald Provencher Diane Paul Janice Laurie Provencher Amedee Ferland Marcel Ferland Raymond Ferland Louis Canton Ohio Rene Ferland Lizzie Michaud Sanford Bertha Fontaine Annie Gagne Rochester N.H Rene Pomerleau East Hartford David Marcel Leo George Dupont Paul Dupont Concord

Sandra Rutter Weds R G Thibeault in Saint Ignatius Mass

Sanford Maine April 18 ceremony at St. Ignatius Church joined Sandra Mae Rutter and Robert G Thibeault. Bride's sister Mary Helen Rutter maid of honor and Maurice Thibeault best man. Reception at gymnasium followed by trip to Washington D C. The couple will reside at 22 Railroad Ave Springvale.

Sanford Sandra Mae Rutter William C. Rutter Robert G. Thibeault Philip Thibeault St. Ignatius Church Raoul Fecteau Limerick Mary Helen Rutter Maurice Thibeault Alfred Richard Bobineau Biddeford Rene Chevalier St. Ignatius Gymnasium Washington, D.C Railroad Ave Springvale

Play Day Committee Named For Orono Maine Event

Orono Maine high school girls gather May 12 and 13 on the University of Maine campus for the annual Play Day sponsored by the women's physical education department. Committee member Joan Strickland will handle housing and invitations as Lengyel Hall hosts activities themed Countries of Sports.

Orono — Maine University of Maine Women's Joan Strickland John M. Strickland Seaview Ave Old Orchard Beach Lengyel Hall

Beach Council Considers Hotel Liquor Licenses

OLD ORCHARD BEACH The town council, in a meeting at 7, will consider issuing hotel spirituous and vinous liquor licenses and hotel malt liquor licenses for the year starting May 1 to Chequinn Corp Arthur V McCue Tide Inn Julius Kostick Saxony Hotel Simonne Janelle Edgewater Hotel Patrick J Hazelton Hazelton House Inc Sidney Sclare Brunswick Hotel and Louis Vorias Seven Seas Hotel.

Old Orchard Beach Chequinn Corp Arthur V McCue Tide Inn Julius Kostick Saxony Simonne Janelle Edgewater Patrick J. Hazelton Hazelton House, Inc Sidney Sclare Brunswick Hotel Louis Vorias Seven Seas Hotel

May Masses in Kennebunk Area Announced

Rev William J Kelly says May 1 is first Friday with Masses at St Martha Kennebunkport 730 AM St Monicas Kennebunk 730 AM and 5 PM St Marys Wells Beach with Thursday devotions 7 PM and First Friday before mass. Feast of St Joseph dispenses abstinence meat may be eaten. First Holy Communion set for Sunday May 10 for area children.

Kennebunk St. Martha’s Kennebunkport St. Monica's St. Mary's Wells Beach St. Martha's St. Monica’s

Supper by Jaycees Wives in Saco Hosts and Guests

The Saco Jaycee Wives hosted a baked bean supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C Russell Herrmann in Glenhaven Circle. The event featured home movies from Jaycee meetings in Washington DC and was attended by the Herrmanns and numerous couples including Mr. and Mrs. A Raymond Gannon Jr and others.

C. Russell Herrmann Glenhaven Circle Saco Washington, D.C Herrmann A. Raymond Gannon Jr Donald Waterhouse Willard Stackpole

Grass Fires Fought In Biddeford Twice This Weekend

Biddeford firefighters battled two grass fires over the weekend. At 45 Forest St. a field fire started by burning junked cars and was extinguished by crews called at 2 55 p m Saturday. The property is owned by Marcel Larose. A second blaze at 877 South St. burned lumber in a field on property owned by Normand Sylvestre. Fire crews stopped the flames quickly with no damage estimates available.

Biddeford Forest St Marcel Larose South St Normand Sylvestre

Biddeford Street Sweeping Planned

The Biddeford Street Department will sweep Center Alfred and Jefferson Streets tonight per street commissioner Arthur Pratt. Residents are asked to avoid these streets during the work. If weather permits, Jefferson Bacon and Franklin Streets will be swept tomorrow.

Biddeford Center Alfred and Jefferson Streets Arthur Pratt Jefferson, Bacon and Franklin Streets

Four Building Permits Granted

Sace Building Inspector By ron F. Dolby has issued four building permits. John W. Gamash at 23 Central Ave. gets a four room dwelling with bath on Sunrise Ave for 10000 dollars. Bessie Darish West Roxbury Mass gets a permit to add a left side entrance at Forest and Eastern Aves for 150 dollars. Martha Wood Boothby Park gets a permit to demolish a building for 50 dollars. Oscar Boucher Harding St Biddeford gets a permit to add a breezeway and garage to a dwelling on Woodcock Ave for 1800 dollars.

Sace Byron F. Dolby John W. Gamash Central Ave Bath Sunrise Avenue Bessie Darish West Roxbury Mass Forest and Eastern Avenues Martha Wood Boothby

Marriage Intentions Filed by Nadeau and Dumont

The Saco city clerk lists James A. Nadeau of 51 Water St Saco and Claire Rita Dumont of 215 Cleaves St Biddeford as filing marriage intentions. The notice identifies both parties and their residential addresses.

Saco City James A. Nadeau Water St Saco Claire Rita Dumont Cleaves St Biddeford

Sharon Grebin Birthday Party At Biddeford Home

The sixth birthday of Sharon Grebin was celebrated at her Hubert Street home in Biddeford with parents Mr and Mrs Paul Grebin hosting. Guests from Saco Old Orchard Beach and Biddeford attended including June Champagne Karen Champagne Katherine Champagne Jacqueline Drown and several Grebin family members.

Sharon Grebin Hubert Street Biddeford Paul Grebin Sharon June Champagne Karen Champagne Katherine Champagne Jacqueline Drown Jeffrey Timothy Drown Old Orchard Beach Berniece Gillespie Kenneth and Leslie Gillespie Saco Nelson Bergeron Norman Berthiaume Nancy Collins Shirley Thomasson Katherine Vachon Raymond Vachon Marc Vachon Armand Grebin Lorraine Grebin Paul George Ronald David John Grebin Annie Petit Rex Thomasson Ida Thomasson Janice Thomasson Claudette Vachon Guy Vaeer Kennebunk Biddeord

Stocks Slip Amid Broad Declines in Early Trading

The New York market declined with many key issues losing ground while some names like Texas Gulf Sulphur moved higher. The AP 60 average fell 0.7 to 302.7 as the Dow Jones industrial average dropped 3.10 to 811.79, with mixed demand and a drab performance for blue chips.

New York Associated Press Texas Merck IBM Xerox U.S Control Data Zenith American Stock Exchange U. S

Congress plans nearly 1 billion for Appalachian poverty fight

President John unveils a federal program to combat poverty in Appalachia with close to 1 billion dollars in aid. International notes report Romania and Russia discussing a conference with China to resolve disputes while Soviet engineers address threats near Samarkand and along the Zeravashan River.

Congress John Wins Appalachia Red China Samarkand Zeravashan River

Ruby's Lawyers Seek More Mental Tests in Dallas

Jack Ruby, injured after colliding with a Dallas County jail wall, appears in court as defense lawyers press for hospital mental tests. Sheriff Decker says the act was deliberate. Ruby was taken to a hospital for skull X rays showing a minor injury and returned under heavy guard.

Dallas Tex Jack Ruby Bill Decker Lee Harvey Oswald Ruby Decker

Dry Land Submarines Train Undersea Crews Instructors Say

New London Connecticut AP reports on dry land submarine simulators in New London and Charleston that replicate navigational conditions for nuclear submarines. Instructors monitor a computer console while trainees practice precise guidance to prevent major targeting errors. The New London unit mirrors the George Washington and Ethan Allen class, while Charleston replicates the Lafayette class.

New London Charleston Lafayette

Litterbugs Seen as Modern Social Problem Across the Nation

New York AP reports a study by the Institute of Motivational Research links littering to modern life and abundance. It cites carelessness over malice, notes cars convenience in disposal, and urges public education and better trash facilities to curb littering.

New York Institute of Motvational Research

Two New Born Sons Reported in County Notices

At Saco Hospital a son Brian Keith was born to Mr and Mrs James Hill Jr of Limerick weighing eight pounds five ounces on April 14. To Mr and Mrs Arthur Ogden of Arundel a son Ben Ames weighing seven pounds 13 ounces on April 23.

Saco Hospital James Hill Jr Limerick Brian Keith Arthur Ogden Arundel Ben Ames

Belinda the Guernsey Records 10100 L Milk in 305 Days

The junior two year old Belinda owned by Cole Farm Dairy Biddeford Maine completed an official DHIR production record of 10100 pounds of milk and 48 pounds of butterfat in 305 days with twice daily milking. Testing supervised by the University of Maine.

Peterborough N. H Cole Farm Supreme Belinda Cole Farm Dairy Biddeford Maine DHIR American Guernsey Cattle Club University of Maine

India tops world cattle numbers with 2s million head

India has about 2s million cattle and buffalo, leading global totals, while the United States ranks second with 103.8 million head.

India The U. S

Woman Injured In Wells Mishap

A one vehicle accident in Wells left Dorothy A. Chase 29 of Cumberland Center with a fractured leg lacerations and abrasions. She was treated at Webber Hospital and kept for observation. State Trooper Robert Mitchell investigated. vehicle damage was heavy with no estimate available.

Wells Dorothy A. Chase Cumberland Center Webber Hospital Miss Chase Robert Mitchell

Beach Resident Hospitalized After Saco Avenue Crash

Edmund Hickey 35 of 6 Carleton Ave was listed in good condition at Webber Hospital after his car struck a utility pole on Saco Avenue and pinned him in the wreck. Police also report a rear collision on Summit Street involving Girard Russell and Brian Tierney with brake failure cited. Rita Boisquit reported injuries after a collision with Jean Robitaille while crossing railroad tracks. damages were estimated but not yet totaled.

Old Orchard Beach Edmund Hickey Carleton Ave Webber Hospital Saco Avenue Hickey Union Avenue Saco Summit Street Girard P. Russell Saco Ave Brian Tierney Fern Park Ave Tierney Russell Rita M Boisquit Surfside Ave Jean Guy Robitaille Longwood Ave Boisquet Robitaille

English Town Center For Study Of Fleas

TRING England a Hertfordshire town houses the world’s leading flea collection begun by a millionaire brother of the late Lord Rothschild. The 1 500 specimen set has value for bubonic plague research and is catalogued by hobbyists and scientists including Harry Hopkins and Miriam Lane. Frans Smit acts as custodian while noting the collection draws researchers worldwide for accurate flea descriptions and disease transmission findings.

Tring England Hertfordshire Lord Rothschild Harry Hopkins Charles Rothschild Miriam George Lane Elsfield Manor Oxford Frans Smit

Short Circuit Found at Ocean House West Surf Street

Firemen responded to a short circuit in a wall plug at the Ocean House on West Surf Street this morning. The owners were warned not to use the socket again without inspection. No damage occurred.

Old Orchard Beach Ocean House West Surf Street

Fire drills conducted at local schools

Louis R. Wharff the fire chief led morning drills at Jameson Elementary Federal and high schools Pupils were timed exiting each building during the practice session

Old Orchard Beach Louis R. Wharff Jameson School Federal School

Greek Cypriots Attack Turkish Village Near Kyrenia Pass

Greek Cypriot irregulars armed with mortars and machine guns threaten Ayio Todoros as U N officials attempt to move 800 Turkish Cypriots from the village. Fighting flares around Kyrenia Pass where Greek forces close to the highway, while Turks defend St Hilarion Castle.

Nicosia Cyprus Ayio Todoros U.N Kyrenia Pass St. Hilarion Kyrenia

Civil Rights Pioneers Rustin Shinn Highlight May 7 Session

The program features Rustin and Shinn in a multi session event on The Negro and the American Quest for Identity. Rev Dr Martin Luther King and Dorothy Day named as main speakers for the May 7 civil disobedience discussion afternoon session.

Tree - One Rustin Roger Shinn Fellowship of Reconciliation A. Philip Randolph Washington Congress of Racial Equality California Free Indian Committee West Africa George Hauser Randolph England Aldermaston New York Shinn Union Theological Seminary New York City Columbia University Our Church Martin Luther King Dorothy Day The Catholic Worker

Red China and Khrushchev Face Off in Cold War Dispute

The article reports ongoing clashes between Moscow and Peking as Khrushchev and Mao Tze-tung clash over Trotskyist accusations. Peking’s People’s Daily accuses Khrushchev of backing Trotsky, while a Romanian call for a halt goes unmet.

Khrushchev Mao Tze-tung Peking Moscow Peking People's Daily Leon Trotsky Trotsky Lenin Stalin

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Veterans of Foreign Wars, Auxiliary Biddeford City Merton Ira Staples P. m Post Alfred Street Unity Lodge Knights of Pythias Biddeford Hall Biddeford Civil Defense and Public Safety Organization City Building Court Room Fred S. Gurney Evangeline Rebekah Lodge Constance Robbins Nehekah Assembly of Maine Mrs. Elizabeth Arms Congregationalists Saco Court Sandra Rutter R. G. Thibeault Kennebunk Area Masses Biddeford Street News At Wilkins Red China White Star Laundry Prospect St
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