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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1964

Page

2

Mrs Pauline House Returns Home After Surgery

Mrs Pauline House of 84 Washington Street Biddeford has returned home after surgery at Webber Hospital. Rene Racine of 14 Taylor Biddeford and guest Mrs vide Couture of Grandy P Q left this morning for New Bedford Massachusetts for a vacation.

Pauline House Washington St Biddeford Webber Hospital Rene Racine Taylor Vide Couture Grandy P. Q New Bedford Mass

Elks Lodge Saco Plans Annual Field Day Meeting

Members of the ae Saco Lodge of Elks will meet tomorrow night at 8 at the Elks Home Portland Road Saco to plan the annual field day. A buffet luncheon will be served following the meeting.

Ae Saco Lodge of Elks Tomornmyw Elks Home Portland Road Saco

Church Prayer Meetings Schedule This Week

Mid week prayer meetings set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at Bible Baptist church 144 Ferry road Saco A prayer and Bible study is planned for Thursday at 7 30 p m at First Baptist church Ocean avenue ld Orchar Beach A prayer meeting is scheduled Thursday at 7 30 p m at First Assembly of God church of Saco in the Ahepa home 22 Pleasant street

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Orchar Beach Assembly of Coo Ahepa Pleasant Street

Stock Market Reacts to Kennedy Assassination Era Tensions

NEW YORK AP reports a volatile start as Viet Nam crisis fears trigger heavy selling. Bargain hunters later pushed some high quality stocks into gains while the Dow and AP average slide limit improved from early losses to near midday levels.

New York Kennedy Johnson New York Central Xerox Dow Jones International Harvester Tu Pont General Motors Goodrich Union Carbide Polaroid Polaroid

Post May Sponsor Monthly Speakers At Owen-Davis Post

At the Owen-Davis Post American Legion meeting held at the Post Home Beach Street Saco officials discussed sponsoring a well known speaker for each meeting starting in the fall. Commander Ervin Stevens presided as committee reports were reviewed and minutes from the prior meeting were read and approved. The Sons of the Legion met Monday evening, officials announced.

Owen-Davis Post, American Legion Post Beach Street Saco Ervin Stevens Sons of the Legion

Three Fates in Mythology Spin Weave and Cut Thread

In mythology the Fates control life through three powers. Clotho spins the thread, Lachesis measures its length, and Atropos cuts the thread with shears.

Clotho Lachesis Atropos

Card of Thanks to Webber Hospital Staff

Mrs. David Lank thanks doctors and nurses of Webber Hospital and all who were wonderful to her.

the Webber Hospital David Lank

Death of James William Hudson Sr. at Ferry Beach

James William Hudson Sr. 58 of Plainfield Vt a summer visitor at Ferry Beach Saco died suddenly last night at Ferry Beach He was born June 8 1906 in Plainfield the son of Daniel Hudson and lived as an insurance supervisor in Montpelier He is survived by his widow Dorothy Raymond Hudson five sons and four daughters Interment will be at Plainmont Cemetery Plainfield Arrangements by Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco

James William Hudson Sr Plainfield Ferry Beach Saco Daniel Hudson Montpelier Hudson Dorothy Raymond Hudson Plainmont Cemetery Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St

Obituary of Wilfred A Poisson of Biddeford

Wilfred A Poisson 70 of Granite Street Biddeford died this morning after a long illness in a local hospital He was born August 19 1893 in Stanfall Canada to Ludger and Clara Brunelle Poisson He belonged to Sacred Heart League St Andre's Church Union of St John Society and the Voltigeur Snowshoe Club retired from Bates Manufacturing Co Survivors include four daughters Grace Watson Lucille Jariz Theresa Stansell of Miami Beach and Simone Morin Lisbon four sons Andre Robert Conrad of Biddeford and Roger of Old Orchard Beach one brother William three sisters Miss Marie Louise Poisson Miss Alphonsine Poirier and Miss Fabiola Patnaude all of Old Orchard Beach 26 grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 am from St Andre's Church Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford today 7 10 pm and tomorrow and Friday 2 4 and 7 10 pm

Wilfred A. Poisson Granite Street Biddeford Stanfall Canada Ludger and Clara (Brunelle) Poisson Sacred Heart League St. Andre's Church Union of St. John Society Voltigeur Snowshoe Club Bates Mfg. Co Old Orchard Beach St. Andre’s Church Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St

Corriveau Rites Held for Wilfred H. Corriveau

Wilfred H Corriveau 65 of 23 Western Ave died after brief illness in Augusta. Born Jan 19 1899 in Van Buren he was a former Biddeford resident and a 25 year salesman for the St Anthony Messenger. Survived by widow Cecile eight sisters and six brothers with services Friday at St Augustine Church and burial in St Augustine Cemetery. Friends may visit Galant Funeral Home today and tomorrow.

Augusta Wilfred H. Corriveau Western Ave Biddeford Corriveau van Buren Octave Jennie Michaud St. Anthony Messenger St. Augustine Church Cecile Corriveau Beatrice Martin New Britain Conn Cora Gagnon Caribou Winnie Millard Mars Hill Dora Lavoie Lillian Abovitch Pauline Champagne South Lawrence Mass Idan Fontaine Bridgeport Jeanne Corriveau Canaan Paul Pittsfield Clarence Colorado James 2 Patrick

York County WWI Veterans to Meet at Elm and Main

Members of York County Barracks, Veterans of World War I, gather tonight at Elm and Main Streets to pay respects to Arthur Lapointe, a fallen member. The meeting honors his service and remembrance will proceed at the chosen corner as a brief tribute.

York County Elm and Main Streets Arthur Lapointe

Funeral services for Mrs Laura M Smith Biddeford widow of Herbert B Smith

Funeral services for Mrs Laura M Smith 266 Alfred St Biddeford widow of Herbert B Smith were held yesterday afternoon at 2 from the Dennetti and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco Rev Joseph Ingraham of Foss Street Methodist Church officiated Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford

Laura M. Smith Laurra M. Smith Alfred St. Biddeford Herbert B Smith Dennett i and Craig Main St Saco Joseph Ingraham Foss Street Methodist Church Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford

Girl Hurt In Saco Car Crash Report

Angie D. Corey, 24, a passenger in a car driven by Stephen E. Corey, 25, of 641 Main St, was taken to Webber Hospital after their vehicle rear ended a Lear driven by Everett F. Tracy, 37, of Louise Street. She suffered head lacerations and bruises. Tracy’s car had $25 rear end damage and Corey’s car $200 front end damage.

Angie D. Corey Stephen E. Corey Main St Webber Hospital Saco Corey Everett F. Tracy Louise Street Tracy

Roundabout refund routed to St Petersburg man

Richard L. Smith of Gulfport received his tax refund via a roundabout path. Cecil A. Ball of Bartow sent Smith’s check that had been attached to Ball’s own refund. Ball chose to mail it directly to Smith to speed the return.

ST. Petersburg Fla Richard L. Smith Gulfport Internal Revenue Smith Cecil A. Ball Bartow Ball Tax Office

Barrel Fire At Old Orchard Beach In Picnic Area

Firemen used a booster to extinguish a blaze in a trash pile in the picnic area across from the Federal School. The alarm was answered at 3 40 p m.

Old Orchard Beach

Portland Weather Then: Showers and cool spell

This forecast notes afternoon showers with variable winds and highs from 65 to 70. Tonight showers end early with partly cloudy, cool air in the upper 40s to low 50s. Thursday brings sun and cooler conditions with north winds 10 to 15 mph.

Portland

United States Rises to Southeast Asia Challenge

President Johnson disclosed planned air strikes against North Vietnamese positions to deter sea attacks and deter a broader war. DefenseSecretary McNamara detailed targets in Haiphong, Hongay, and Vinh oil depot, with U.S. forces moved to reinforce the Pacific and South Vietnam.

Barry Goldwater Johnson Oer Balboa Calif Goldwater United States of America U.S China Soviet Union Viet Nam Moscow Southeast Asia McNamara Hongay Red River Haiphong Pacific Atlantic South Viet Nam Thailand United States South China Sea Army Honolulu Okinawa Gulf of Tonkin

Opportunity Knocks For Sprouting Dramatists

In Danville Kentucky the Pioneer Playhouse focuses on original works by unknown writers. Founder Eben Henson uses donated space and local talent to run a 10-week summer season, with about 32 original plays in three years and plans for a year-round future.

Danville Pioneer Playhouse Eben Henson New York Henson The Playhouse Nson Mson Raintree County Irving Strouse Irene Wicker Jane Lambert Lexington

Report Shows 69 Calls Last Month

Biddeford fire department logged 25 fire equipment calls and 44 ambulance calls in July. Ambulance runs served local hospitals, rest homes, the state hospital, and the veterans hospital.

Biddeford

Principal Sets Registration Time for St Andre's High

Sister Cecile Agnes, principal of St. Andre's High School, announces student registration after the 8 a m mass Sunday until noon and again Monday from 2 to 4 pm. Local families should note the weekend and weekday slots for all students.

Cecile Agnes St. Andre’s High School

Harlan flood plan debated amid rain soaked meeting

In Harlan Kentucky speakers debated a flood control project for the mountains. One urged optimism saying another 1963 flood is unlikely. A sudden clap of thunder accompanied a spring shower that revealed the rain outside.

Harlan, Ky Harlan County

Downed U.S. Pilots Names Pending Next of Kin Notification

Secretary of Defense Charles S. Robb announced that the names of the two U.S. pilots downed in action would be released as soon as their next of kin had been notified, likely later today. The remark came amid questions about the status of allied defenses and patrols.

Building Costs And Strikes Lower Earnings

RUMFORD AP Non recurring costs of a building program and strikes reduced earnings for Oxford Paper Co in the first half of 1964. It reported 1,404,988 in six months, down 27 percent from 1963, with per share at 1.39 versus 1.66. The three day wildcat strike at the plant and a June 1 Lawrence mill strike cut sales volume and raised costs from disruption and new debt interest.

Rumford Oxford Paper Co Lawrence, Mass

Cockney Cut May Be Winner In Coiffure Race

An Associated Press report outlines the Oliver hairdo known as the Cockney cut, praised for versatility and numerous styling options. Hair director Oliver Ruel says the 1 2 to 5 inch lengths allow varied looks, with critics noting it resembles a waifish style but remains wearable for women of many ages and occasions.

Associated Press Oliver Ruel Ruel Oliver Rael West Coast

Red Women Still Remain Feminine in Communist Europe

Budapest dispatch surveys how East European women juggle work and family under Communism. It notes female labor shares, abortions, housing shortages, and fashion, with profiles of notable wives and everyday city life from Budapest to Prague.

Budapest East Europe Hitler Sre Nexhimje Hoxha Lotte Ulbricht Nina Khrushchev Bereny Novotny Madame Novotny Bulgaria East Germany National Airlines Czechoslovakia Hungary Europe Poland Prague Burda- Test Sofia Paris

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Spetee Ford Eice Eastern American Stock Exchange Memoriam Charles Lavigne J. W. Hudson Sr Sia Skopje Yugoslavia World Council of Churches Vienna Oscar Perrault Sneider’s Smith Street Saco Lowell Childrens Shop Coats Main Street
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