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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1964

Page

2

Personal notices list patients and visits in Maine towns

Peter F. Paul a surgical patient at Saco Hospital lives at 34 Paul Avenue Saco. Mrs Simone Stevens of 19 Mt Vernon Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Miss Priscilla Hall of 19 Locke Street Saco has been visiting friends at the University of Delaware Newark this week where she was employed previously in Thornton Academy alumni office

Peter F. Paul Paul Avenue Saco Saco Hospital Simone Stevens Mt. Vernon St Biddeford Webber

Saco Firemen’s Auxiliary to Meet at Maple Street Home

A meeting of the Saco Firemen's Auxiliary is scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Mary Cantara on Maple Street in Saco.

Saco

Church notes midweek prayer meetings across Saco area

Midweek prayer meetings are set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at Bible Baptist Church 144 Ferry Road Saco First Baptist Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach and First Assembly of God Church of Saco in the Ahepa Home 22 Pleasant Street A Bible class will be held Thursday at 2 p m in Fellowship Hall at Saco First Parish Congregational United Church of Christ under Rev Paul K Weimer with Mrs Clyde Dutton chairing the class The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Saco School Street Methodist Church will host the Portland District W S C S spring meeting at the Saco church from 10 a m to 3 p m with Rev Hilda Ives as guest speaker luncheon served at the event.

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Assembly of Coo Ahepa Pleasant Street Fellowship Hall Saco First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Paul K. Weimer Clyde Dutton Woman's Society of Christian Service Saco School Street Methodist Church Portland Saco Church Hilda Ives

Beach youngster wounded sliding into base in game

Steven Briggs, 13, of Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach, was rushed by police cruiser to Saco Osteopathic Hospital after a severe knee laceration cutting into base during a baseball game. Doctors reported more than 100 stitches to close the wound including tendons. X-rays showed no fracture and he remains under observation.

Old Orchard Beach Steven Briggs Union Avenue Saco Osteopathic Hospital David W Briggs

Firemen battle multiple grass fires in Saco

Saco firemen fought grass fires on Ocean Park Road Foss Road and Coolidge Avenue yesterday. Booster hose aided Ocean Park blaze while Indian tanks tackled the dump brush fire. A dry pipe alarm at Allied Hampshire Co tripped and caused an unnecessary run. A call to Con's Filling Station found a fire already out.

Saco Ocean Park Road Foss Road Coolidge Avenue Allied-Hampshire Co Factory Island Con's Elm Street

Beach man fined in Sanford for license suspension

Richard A. Boudreau aged 21 of Old Orchard Beach pleaded guilty in Sanford Municipal Court to driving after license suspension for failing to comply with financial responsibility and to operating an improperly registered motorcycle. He was fined $25 on the first charge and $20 on the second, by Associate Judge William F. Hochberg.

Beach Sanford Old Orchard Beach Richard A. Boudreau Boudreau William F. Hochberg

Grass Fire Reported At 125 Alfred St Biddeford

Biddeford firefighters were summoned yesterday afternoon at 4 20 to battle a grass fire at 125 Alfred Street the property owner was Francis Simard no injuries reported and fire officials continued to investigate the cause.

Biddeford Alfred St Francis Simard

Local thanks to Webber Hospital staff and Adele Neault

Gratitude is extended to Dr. Mahaney of Webber Hospital and the hospital staff for their kindness toward Mrs. Adele Neault and others, reflecting the community's appreciation.

Rou Dr. Mahaney The Webber Hospital

Death of Rev Val H Wilson Skidmore President

Death of Rev Val H Wilson Ph D longtime Skidmore College president who died April 24 after a Weeks long illness. Memorial services set for 10 a m Friday at Convention Hall Saratoga Springs N Y. Wilson a Bates College graduate 1938 married Ruth Margaret Rowe in 1939 and served as Colorado Women's College president before Skidmore. He earned a Yale doctorate in 1948 and was ordained in 1941. He chaired Ocean Park Maine tennis committee and leaves six children plus his widow.

Saratoga Springs N. Y Convention Val H. Willson Skidmore College Ocean Park Maine Bates College Ruth Margaret Rowe Harry W. Rowe Bates Rowe Wilson

Edwin T. Carlson Dies. Rites Held in Conn.

Edwin T. Carlson of 135 Pinewood Trail Trumbull Connecticut died Sunday evening. Formerly of Old Orchard Beach he is survived by his widow Pearl Carlson two sons Raymond and John Grenville both of Connecticut and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held today in Connecticut.

Old Orchard Beach Edwin T. Carlson Pinewood Trail Trumbull Conn Connecticut Pearl Carlson Raymond John Grenville

Sodal ity Meeting At Emond Funeral Home For Mrs Clara Janson

Members of Ste Anne s Sodal ity of St Andre s Church meet tonight at 7 at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford to say prayers for Mrs Clara Janson a member.

Ste. Anne's Sodality St. Andre's Church Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford Clara Janson

Funeral services for Clifford E. Welch

Clifford E. Welch of 41 Over Street Saco had funeral services conducted Monday afternoon at Shumway Funeral Home in Saco officiated by Ronald Pereiver of Jehovah's Witnesses Portland. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford.

Clifford F. Welch Clifford E. Welch Over St Saco Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Ronald Pereiver The Jehovah's Witnesses Portland Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford

Funeral services for Joseph Leveille conducted at St. Joseph's Biddeford

Funeral services for Joseph Leveille of Thompson Road Arun del were held at St. Joseph's Church Biddeford this morning with a solemn high mass by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Elie Hevey assisted by Rev. Marc Franck deacon and Rev. Sylvia Levesque sub deacon. Burial followed at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Out-of-town attendees included relatives from Hartford Conn Wallingford Conn Bishopton Que East Angus Que Asbestos Que Contrecoeur Que Sherbrooke Que Dover N H Lawrence Mass Cheape Falls Mass and other locales.

Joseph Leveille Thompson Road Arundel St. Joseph's Church Biddeford Elie Hevey Marc Franck Sylvia Levesque Diana Rousselle Paul Guerin Emile Guerin Joseph Zelinski Richard Beaudoin Norman Ledoux Pete Gregoire St. Joseph's Cemetery Msgr. Hevey Albert Cormier Hartford Conn Oscar Gregoire Marion Wheaton Germaine Beaudoin Wallingford Normand Leroux U.S. Marine Corps

Florida A&M Marching 100 Band Now 182 Strong

In Tallahassee Florida the Florida A&M University marching band known as the Marching 100 has grown to 182 members marking a larger ensemble than previously reported.

Tallahassee, Fla Florida A&m University

Court clerk escape ends near jail before capture

A court clerk briefly escaped custody and fled about a block from the jail before authorities recaptured the individual, ending the pursuit.

Portland Weather Summary for Today and Tonight

This afternoon mostly sunny with little temperature change. Highs mid 50s to low 60s inland, upper 40s to low 50s near the coast. Winds variable, 10 to 20 mph along the shore. Tonight and Thursday fair, variable cloudiness south. Lows tonight near 30s. Winds light and variable except onshore easterly 5 to 15 mph at the coast.

Portland

April Tides Daylight Saving Time Times

Data shows daily high and low tide times for April under DST. Entries list dates 28 and 29 with morning and evening tides at specific hours.

Three Youths Ordered To Observe Curfew In Kennebunk

In Kennebunk Municipal Court Judge Chester Cram ordered three juveniles to observe an 8 p.m. curfew Sundays through Fridays and 9 30 p.m. Saturdays until July 15 to gauge behavior. Rodney Poole 17 pleaded guilty and was bound over to the May term of Superior Court after failing bond for 1000. Poole also faces another case for driving without a license. the arresting officer was Police Chief Frank Stevens.

Kennebunk Chester Cram Rodney Poole Superior Court Alfred Poole Frank Stevens Earl Lafford Harry Brown Kennebunkport Judge Cram Steven J. iCotter Revere Mass Daniel J. Barth Jr Winthrop, Mass David Lacava Lynn

Division One AOH Auxiliary Ends Season

The final business session before summer recess of Division One Ancient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary was held in Biddeford. Reports were heard for the Saturday smorgasbord at 6:30 p.m. in the hall. The group donated to the American Cancer Society and to the St Louis St Joseph Library Club. Invitations were accepted for the Children of Mary Sodality card party May 3 at St Marys School Hall. The silver tea May 17 at Oak Ledge Motel in Saco benefits Community Child and Family Guidance Association. The closing social event will be a May 21 banquet at Cascade Lodge in Saco with a 6 to 7 p.m. social hour. A bus will depart at 7 p.m. Menu selections are due by May 18. The auxiliary will hold a bowling tournament this fall with Miss Hector arranging alleys. Dates are Sept 1-9-15 and 90. Mrs Helen Murphy is the official scorer. A social hour followed. Mrs Sharkjey won the mystery prize.

Ancient Order of Hibernians Elm Street Biddeford Hall Charles FE. Cartier American Cancer Society St. Louis-St. Joseph's Library Club Amiliary Children of Mary Sodality St. Mary’s School Hall Biddeford Hairdressers’ Association Oak Ledge Motel Saco Community Child and Family Guidance Association Cascade Lodge AOH Hall Evelyn Bois Julia Benoit Benoit Anne Hector Cecelia Descoteaux Bois Fliabeth Kenneally Trene Gallagher Margaret Sharkey Christine Keeney Johanna Lynch Trene Johnson Helen Harris Cartier Hector

Women Relief Corps Plans To Attend Church Service

The Fred S. Gur ney Women s Relief Corps at GAR hall in Saco discussed attending Memorial Sunday services and the Memorial Day parade. An applicant named Elizabeth White joined, and six geraniums will be planted at the monument. The group noted the national convention in Atlantic City from Aug 30 to Sept 3 and a recent official visit by national president Jessie Johnston. A talk on shell types was given, and a relief committee sent cards and flowers to three shut‑ins. A fish chowder dinner preceded the meeting, and members collected kitchen utensils for replacement. The next meeting is May 26 at 1 30 p.m. with a dessert luncheon.

Elizabeth White Fred S. Gurney Women’s Relief Corps Gar Hall Saco Eva Sherman Atlantic City Ruth Willey Department Portland Jessie Johnston Cheyenne Wyo Maine Minnie Henderson Sanibel Island Florida Gladys Norton Florence Rankeillor Mae Waterhouse Hazel Emmons Annie Caton Gertrude Dennett Phyllis Wright

Motives of Negroes Seen Pure in Civil Rights Rally

Portland Maine Justice Donald W Webber says civil rights motives by Negroes are purer than those behind the Boston Tea Party He warns the North to not be overconfident and urges involvement Gov John H Reed stresses equal chance to use abilities at a rally backing civil rights legislation in the Senate The Rev William G Cunneen notes shared faiths in human dignity and a personal God City Council Chairman J Weston Walsh cites Maine housing discrimination study and calls for progress toward tolerance beyond Mississippi Alabama and Washington DC

Portland Donald W. Webber Maine Supreme Court Boston City Hall John H. Reed U.S. Senate William G. Cunneen J. Weston Walsh Maine Mississippi Alabama Washington, D.C

Beach Couple To Mark Anniversary

OLD OCHARD BEACH In honor of the 60th wedding anniversary of Major and Mrs. Edward J. Tripp the Ladies Group of the Salvation Army plan a special observance at the meeting Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Hall 91 Union Avenue. Mrs Ruth Anderson of New York daughter of the couple will attend with Major Henry J Berkhoudt son in law and Mrs Berkhoudt of Portland also expected. Two sons in San Diego and Chicago cannot attend.

Oachard Beach Edward J. Tripp Salvation Army Salvation Army Hall Union Avenue Ruth Anderson New York Tripp Henry J. Berkhoudt Berkhoudt Portland

Maine official proposes Council of Senior Advisers

Augusta Maine development commissioner Standish K Bachman proposed a council of retired business and industry executives to serve as informal senior advisers to the state He said the group would provide valuable advice whose opinions could be sought by telephone on an as needed basis

Augusta Maine Standish K. Bachman

Well Baby Clinic At High School Tomorrow

A Well Baby clinic will be held from 9 30 to 11 30 a m tomorrow at the nurse s office in the high school. Dr Ruth Endicott will be the attending physician.

Ruth Endicott

Burglar Finds Safe Combination In Wichita Store

In Wichita Kansas an office or street level burglary occurs at a store where the thief used the discovered combination to open a cash register and stole between 600 and 700 dollars.

Teeth Transplants by Philadelphia Dentist

Dr. Ralph R. Merrow and associates at Albert Einstein Medical Center pioneered tooth transplants, moving surplus teeth between patients. Since starting five years ago, about 95 teeth have been transplanted in roughly 70 people with a mixed success rate, aided by NIH funding.

Philadelphia Ralph R. Merrow Merrow Albert Einstein Medical Center Stitutes of Health

Building an outdoor pool for tropical fish keeping

A step by step guide to constructing an outdoor fish pool from wood barrel or cement. Select a sunlit spot with shade at noon avoid tree roots. Dig six inch depth, lay welded wire, pour cement, and form a two inch rim. Cure four days, protect from heat, then sand and paint with sand cement mix. Rinse with water then vinegar to prepare for fish. Start with guppies or goldfish, add others if pond stays healthy. Secure from cats and curious people to prevent contamination.

Packable Hats Save Space In Your Suitcase

New York AP notes women enter politics with packable hats that fit into suitcases and handle campaign needs. Hats promise portability, style, and practicality for travel and events from caucuses to dinners, shaping how women campaign without bulky baggage.

New York

Irregularly higher market with gains in motors and oils

New York AP reports early gains in a volatile session as most key stocks rise fractions to about a point. Texas Gulf Sulphur hits new highs, copper stocks strengthen on futures, while airlines and steels slip. U.S. Steel lowers prices to contend with imports. Dow up 0.80 at noon, AP 60 up 0.2, General Motors leads autos.

New York Texas Gulf U.S. Steel Associated Press Dow Jones General Motors Polaroid Zenith du Pont Liggett & Myers Merck U.S American Stock Exchange

Soft Cookies Do Not Mix With Crisp Cookies

The note advises storing each variety in its own container to keep textures distinct and prevent moisture transfer. It emphasizes keeping soft and crisp cookies separate to maintain quality.

Pepperell Bibb Merger Terminated After Talks

Pepperell Mfg Co of Boston and Bibb Mfg Co of Macon Ga called off their planned merger. Bibb employs about 6,600 across Georgia mills. Pepperell about 7,500 in six U S plants. Last year Bibb net sales 85.2 million, Pepperell 96.4 million. Final action would require stockholder approval.

Boston Pepperell Mfg. Co Bibl Mfg. Co Macon Pepperell Maine Georgia Alabama Bibb Columbus Reynolds Forsyth Porterdale Lindale la Grange Abbeville Opelika A. Biddeford Lewiston Robert Train Bible Homer M. Carter

Kiwanis Club Hosts Inter-Club Bowling Contest

Following a meeting of the Saco Biddeford Kiwanis Club at Wonderbar Steak House, an inter club bowling contest at Roll A Way Lanes Biddeford saw Richard Reay and Fernand Cote team up against William Langevin and Francis Cote with Reny and Fernand Cote’s squad winning. Officials announced a Kiwanis Biddeford Saco Rotary Saco Jaycees Biddeford Saco Lions Clubs bowling banquet at Lighthouse Restaurant Pine Point at 6 30 tonight with trophies to be awarded. Plans were made for an August auction and more event details will follow. The invocation was by Charles Gallagher singing by Fred Patterson and Francis Cote on piano with the flag pledge led by President Reny.

Tasaght Saco-Biddeford Kiwanis Wonderbar Elm Street Biddeford Richard Reay Fernand Cote William Langevin Francis Cote Reny Kiwanis Biddeford-Saco Rotary Saco Jaycees Bid

Traffic Offenders Are Fined At Beach

Trial Justice Wesley Mewer heard two driving violation cases in Old Orchard Beach. Lawrence R. Hooper Jr. pleaded guilty to driving left of the rotary at Saco Avenue and Ocean Park Road, April 27, fined $10. David Atwater pleaded guilty to driving without a license, fined $10 with suspension.

Old Orchard Beach Trial Justice Court Wesley M. Mewer Lawrence R. Hooper Jr P.O Saco Saco Avenue Ocean Park Road David Atwater Common St

Summer Help At Notre Dame Thrift Shop Meeting

Officers of the Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop in Biddeford met yesterday at Elm Street shop to discuss using girls aged 13 and 14 as summer volunteers. Mrs. Lucien Doyon read the financial report as a store wide price reduction was announced. Attendees included Mrs. August Albert Mrs. Elhege Paradis Mrs. Armand eau Mrs. Blanche Perreault and Mrs. Doyon.

Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop Elm Street Biddeford Lucien Doyon August Albert Elhege Paradis Armandeau Blanche Perreault Doyon

F-104C Refuels via Probe In Jet Tanker Flight

An Air Force F-104C intercepts a refueling probe inserted into the jet tanker’s 24 inch funnel shaped fuel feeder opening during a high speed test. The maneuver demonstrates cross aircraft fueling capability under tactical air command procedures.

Air Force Air Command

Two Traffic Cases Filed Without Plea in Saco Court

Two cases were filed without plea in Saco Municipal Court this morning by Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. Roland Mercier, 38, of 153 Beach St., Saco, faced charges of improper registration on Main Street April 12. William J. Pombriant, 46, of 98 Lafayette St., Saco, was charged with using a motor vehicle for hire without paying a double fee. Joseph E. Harvey represented the respondents.

Saco Municipal Court William F. Wilson Jr Roland Mercier Beach St Saco Main Street William J. Pombriant Lafayette St Y. Joseph E. Harvey

No Parking Ban To Be Enforced

Officials announced a no parking ban will be enforced. Vehicles left in the area will be tagged and fines collected.

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