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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1964

Page

2

Local Surgical Patients Listed in Three Maine Hospitals

Richard Cote of 20 Pine Street Biddeford Willard Tousignant of 54 West Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach and Miss Patricia Ledoux of 9 Beacon Avenue Biddeford are all surgical patients at Maine Medical Center Portland Mercy Hospital Portland and Webber Hospital Biddeford respectively Mrs Roland P Palardis of 6 Hillside Avenue Biddeford also listed as a surgical patient at Webber Hospital.

Richard Cote Pine St Biddeford Webber Hospital Willard Tousignant West Grand Ave Old Orchard Beach Mercy Hospital Portland Patricia Ledoux Beacon Ave Maine Medical Center Roland P. Palardis Hillside Ave

York County councils to meet at Wallingford Harris Post

WS Members of the York County Council American Legion Auxiliary will meet Saturday at 8 am at the Wallingford Harris Post Home in Kittery. A Sunday meeting at 11 am will be held in the Knights of Columbus Hall on Washington Street Biddeford for all bowling captains in the K of C league.

York County Council American Legion Auxiliary Wallingford-Harris Kittery Knights of Columbus Hall Washington Street Biddeford

Cadets Meet in Saco Salvation Army Friday Evening

Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will gather Friday at 8 30 p m for their regular meeting. The event focuses on church notes and community service activities led by local officers.

Saco Salvation Army

Family Reunites At Arundel Barbecue

A reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H Foss Sr featured a noon chicken barbecue. Attendees included Herbert Whicher and Clifford Whicher with their children, Cliff Brenda and Margie of Danvers Mass, Carl Kevin and Joyce Whicher, Denise, Rhonda, Lillian Harmon of North Sebago, and other Foss family members.

Police arrest Biddeford youth on assault charge

Biddeford police arrested 17 year old David Harvey of 32 Alfred Street on an assault charge. Harvey was believed to be absent without official leave from the U S Army and army authorities were questioning him at press time.

Biddeford David Harvey Alfred St Harvey U. S. Army Army

Resolution Criticizes U S Role in Viet Nam Incident

Morse opened with strong criticism, calling the incident as much the doing of the United States as North Vietnam. He charged a South Vietnamese naval bombardment of two North Vietnamese islands near the coast, implying the U S Navy stood guard during the attack.

Morse United States North Viet Nam U.S. Navy

Stock Market Sags as Viet Nam News Weighs On Mood

New York trading showed a cautious session as Viet Nam developments awaited. The Dow fell 1.31 to 831.74 while the Dow Jones industrial average drifted on modest losses for General Dynamics and Douglas, with Boeing and United Aircraft minor losers. Polaroid and Xerez rose, IBM slipped, and blue chips tempered gains amid a generally irregular, higher tone across the broader market.

New York Aerospace Defense Associated Press Dow Jones General Dynamics Douglas Boeing United Aircraft General Motors Chrysler Ford American Motors Jones & Laughlin US Steel Bethlehem Republic Steel Polaroid Xerez IBM At&t Jersey Standard du Pont Kennecott Union Carbide Eastman Kodak American Stock Exchange U.S

Shop in easy way the Journal classupied way

A compact item notes a local shop effort to simplify purchases in a straightforward way. It mentions a small business initiative tied to The Journal and aims to make shopping easier for residents.

Death of Mrs Adelia Paquette 85 Biddeford area

Mrs Adelia Paquette 85 of 30 Piersons Lane Biddeford died in a local hospital after a brief illness. She was born March 9 1879 in St. Ferdinand d Halifa, P Q. Her husband Noe Paquette died in 1938. She was a communicant of St Andre s Church and a member of the Ste Anne Sodality and the Third Order of St. Francis. Surviving are four sons Heroe Paul Laurier Rene. three daughters Mrs King Woodman Mrs Emile Lacroix and Mrs Ovila Morel. a sister Miss Arthimise Hebert and a brother Arsenebert. 15 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Emond Funeral Home today and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 P.M. Funeral Saturday at 10 A.M. from St Andre s Church Biddeford.

Adelia Paquette Pierson’s Lane Biddeford St. Ferdinand d Emond Funeral Home Hill St St. Andre's Church

Our Lady of Victory Circle to Meet for Poisson Prayer

Members of Our Lady of Victory Circle will gather tomorrow at 2 pm at Sansoucy Funeral Home, 1 Stone St., Biddeford, to say prayers for Wilfred A. Poisson, brother of a member.

Our Lady of Victory Circle Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St Biddeford Wilfred A. Poisson

Prayers at Biddeford Church for Mrs Adelia Paquette

Members of the St Anne Sodality of St Andre's Church will meet at the Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford Friday evening at 7 to say prayers for Mrs Adelia Paquette.

St. Anne Sodality St. Andre's Church Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford Adelia Paquette

Third Order members to pray for Mrs Paquette

Members of the Third Order of St Francis of St Andre’s Parish will meet at Emond Funeral Home at 72 Hill Street Biddeford Friday at 7 15 p m to say prayers for Mrs Adelia Paquette.

Third Order of St. Francis of St. Andre’s Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford Adelia Paquette

Funeral for Arthur L. Lapointe in Old Orchard Beach

A requiem high mass was held at St. Margaret's Church for Arthur L. Lapointe of 10 Wesley Ave. Delegations from the American Legion York County Barracks and the C Fayette Staples Post attended. Burial followed at St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford with military honors and a firing squad. Attendees included relatives from Boston Sanford and Hartford.

Arthur L. Lapointe Old Orchard Beach Arthur IL. Lapointe Wesley Blvd St. Margaret's Church Jean Robert Lambert Antonio Boisvert C. Fayette Staples Post American Legion York County St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford Royal J. Parent Alberic Danis Arthur Lemire Napoleon Frechette Joseph Cyr Omer Roy Raymond King Honor Iguard Francis Simard Joseph Neault Arthur Gagne Thomas Mc

How To Peel Tomatoes And Remove Stains

Mrs Fremas grants extension agent offers three tomato peeling methods and two rug stain formulas. Methods include dull knife skin loosening, boiling water then cold water, or hot air with a fork. Stain guides cover soapless detergent and vinegar formulas with step by step use, blotting from edge inward, and drying tips.

National Dry Cleaning Institute

Portland Weather Summary for Today Through Saturday

This afternoon gradual clearing and little temperature change with highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s. North to northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Tonight clear and cooler with lows in the 40s. Winds light and variable. Friday mostly sunny and warmer with highs in the 70s. Saturday cloudy with scattered showers and thundershowers likely, little temperature change.

Portland

Birth announcements from Webber Hospital in Biddeford area

A list of newborns born to families in Biddeford Saco West Scarborough Kennebunk and surrounding towns. The announcements cover a series of July and August births including Judith Lisa Ann Laurie Ann Mark Clayton Michael Carl eight pounds three ounces Judith Pamela Lyn Lyn Marie David Francis Bryan James Cheryl Ann Brenda Lee Maureen Laurette Debbie Ellen and other newborns with weights and dates. The entries name both parents and home addresses.

Paul Desmond Pleasant St Saco Lisa Ann Ronald P. Belissie Cutts St Biddeford Laurie Ann Carl M. Peterson West Scarborough Mark Clayton Michael Carl Edgard Hebert St. Mary's St Joseph R. ‘Guimond RFD Alfred Ronald FE. Caouette Pine Point Christopher Edward Pine St Bryan James John A. Boucher Westland St Cheryl Ann Ray F. Souer Round Hill Brenda Lee

Country voices split over U S air raids and self defense

Morozov denounces U S air raids as acts of aggression arguing the United States acts in self defense under the UN charter. Roger W Jackling of Britain says the U S has the right to act to prevent attacks on ships, warning of expansionist aims and new dangers for Southeast Asia.

United States U.N Morozov U.S Southeast Asia Roger W. Jackling Britain

Fire crews respond to flooded oil burner call

Firemen were dispatched to Odessa Avenue yesterday after Mrs. Betty Knight reported a flooded oil burner at her home. Fire units shut off the furnace and checked for damage, ensuring the residence was safe.

Old Orchard Beach Betty Knight Odessa Ave

Thunder shakes street as runaway utility truck hits car

Storm clouds blanketed the area when a parked utility truck with the handbrake set rolled downhill after three deafening thunderclaps. The vehicle sped about 200 yards before colliding with another car, owner T. O'Dea attributing the escape from gear to the thunder-induced release.

Sydney T. O'Dea

Mishaps Occur On Streets Of Twin Cities

Frank A Muggleston of Rochester New Hampshire reported his car was struck while parked on Main Street in Saco with damage estimated at 20 dollars. Augustin Tremblay of Biddeford was rear ended by Edward MacMullen of Biddeford at a Main Street railroad crossing. Tremblays car had minor damage and MacMullens damage was about 150 dollars.

Frank A. Muggleston Rochester N.H Main Street Saco Augustin Tremblay Oak St Biddeford Edward MacMullen Pool Road Tremblay MacMullen

Sanford Youths Plead Guilty In Biddeford Court

Three Sanford youths appeared before Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason in Biddeford Municipal Court on liquor charges. Raymond L. Levasseur 17 Wesley Otis 19 and Raymond A. Jowett 20 pleaded guilty to illegal possession of intoxicating beverages Levasseur was fined 50 or 30 days while Otis and Jowett were fined 35 or 30 days each An illegal transportation charge against Levasseur resulted in a 25 fine suspended on payment of the 50 for the other offense All youths paid the fines Normand Gagne 28 and his wife Rose were guilty of assault and battery against each other and ordered to pay 1 Both parties appealed the sentence.

Sanford Biddeford Gerald C. Nason Raymond L. Levasseur Wesley Otis Raymond A. Jowett Levasseur Otis Jowett Normand Gagne Hills Beach Rose

Quebec Mayor and Carnival Queen Visit Old Orchard Beach

Augusta AP report says Mayor Wilfrid Hamel of Quebec and the Carnival Queen with a retinue will visit Old Orchard Beach in August 2021 for Canadian Days. Promotion director Bill Mullen requests $500 from the Promotion of Maine Fund to help cover a festival estimated at 3000 to 3500 dollars, anticipating a 100-vehicle caravan benefiting the region. Governor Reed and the Executive Council advised earlier they had declined aid.

Augusta Wilfrid Hamel Quebec Old Orchard Beach Bill Mullen Mullen Reed Executive Council Promotion of Maine Council

Lobster Bake At Demo Dinner For National Convention

Augusta AP report states a Maine lobster bake will headline the President's dinner for 3,000 delegates at Atlantic City during the Democratic National Convention. James Lumsden of Freeport named bakemaster to head arrangements as the White House covers the dinner cost. convention opens August 24.

Augusta Maine Atlantic City James Lumsden Freeport White House

Government rule limits fund assistance to one event

The text notes a past fund policy and a general rule adopted by the governor and council that restricts receiving only a single allowance of assistance per event. This establishes a single-eligibility constraint affecting future programs and allocations.

Rotary Club Hears Propane Gas Talk

George Kelly of Gas Inc. Lowell Mass addressed the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club at the Thacher Hotel on recent propane industry growth. He noted 11 million U S customers, tank capacities rising from 10 000 to 30 000 gallons and planned 50 000 gallon upgrades, underground storage, widespread baseboard heating, and expanding uses of propane. Robert Goldthwait read membership reports as Joseph Grondin presided.

George Kelly Gas Inc Lowell Mass L Program Cash Gra Ach Thacher Hotel Biddeford-Saco Kelly Robert Goldthwait Joseph Grondin

Automobile Wrecks Reported On South Street Biddeford

A two car crash at Marblehead Lane and Pool Road Biddeford caused damage with no injuries. Police identified drivers Raymond Grenier 18 of 70 Pool St Biddeford and Richard Sequeira 20 of 25 Western Ave Biddeford as operators. A stolen Rockland car wrecked on South Street with a fleeing man observed. another vehicle left 200 feet of skid marks before hitting a tree. Scarborough man taken for questioning. Xavier Winchenbough Rockland car towed then returned to owner. Officers Raymond Langevin and Joseph Beal investigated both accidents.

Marblehead Lane Pool Road Biddeford Raymond Grenier Pool St Richard Sequeira Western Ave Grenier Sequeira Rockland South Street Scarborough Xavier Winchenbough Raymond Langevin Joseph Beal

Hot Water Tank Explodes at Bangor Hotel

In Bangor the hot water tank explosion at the Bangor Exchange Hotel wrecked the coffee shop restaurant and cocktail lounge. Eight occupants asleep upstairs were not injured. Fire officials blamed a faulty relief valve. No loss estimate available. Glass and furnishings blew into Pickering Square.

Bangor Bangor Exchange Hotel Pickering Square

Boy Is Hurt In Battle With Group

Five youths attacked 15 year old Jeffrey Myers in Mattapan as he walked home. He was knocked down and bitten on the back repeatedly. Carney Hospital treated him for cuts bruises and multiple human bites. Myers said the assailants were Black.

Boston Jeffrey Myers Mattapan Carney

London Critics Pick Forum as Best Imported West End Musical

London critics name A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum as the top imported musical of the West End season. Frankie Howerd earns best musical star honors in Variety poll conducted by the American trade publication.

London Broadway Impost London Frankie Howerd Variety

Water Pollution Increases Urge Testing In Maine

Dr. Dean H. Fisher told Gov. Reed and the Executive Council that Maine faces rising chemical insecticide pollution from several sources. He requested 18000 dollars to hire a specialist and buy analytical equipment, warning that samples now go to federal or private labs with delays and costs. Aroostook County contamination and Sebago Lake DDT findings prompted calls for ongoing water testing and a regular monitoring program.

Augusta Maine Tony Dean H. Fisher Reed Executive Council Aroostook Fisher John L. Baxter Jr Pittsfield Sebago Lake Fish & Game Department Isher Sebago Caribou Presque Isle Limestone Houston

Tax assessor inspects York County town valuation books

State Tax Assessor Ernest H. Johnson and Edward Birkenwald director of the Property Tax Division visited Saco today to inspect valuation books of southern York County towns and answer questions about assessing proceedings.

Ernest H. Johnson Edward Birkenwald Saco York County

Fund Gets Check From Lynn Bank

North Shore Bank and Banking Co sent a $500 check to the Maine State Police Trooper Charles C. Black fund. Black was shot to death in South Berwick on July 9 during a robbery. The fund supports Black’s widow and three children, with Gov. John H. Reed serving as trustee.

Lynn Mass North Shore Bank and Banking I Co Maine Charles C. Black Earl A. Mark Black South Berwick Pr Iee National Bank of Bidde Ae Shore Frederick E. Orne Wilmington Oxford

Hearing Scheduled For Waste Collector In Saco Court

Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. presides over a session in Saco Municipal Court. Samuel McMullen, a waste collector, pleads not guilty to improper treatment of car materials cited by a U.S. Department of Agriculture inspector. A date for a hearing will be set by Judge Wilson. John Walker, 149, of Montreal pleads guilty to speeding and is fined $10. a second charge of passing a stalled lien was filed.

William F. Wilson Jr Saco Samuel McMullen Charzes U.S. Department of Agriculture Wilson Jude Wilson John Walker Montreal

Plea Guilty From Portland Youth in Trial Court

Richard Brices a 17 year old of Portland appeared before Trial Justice Wes ley Mewer in Old Orchard Beach yesterday and pleaded guilty to operating without a license. He was fined ten dollars.

Old Orchard Beach Wesley M. Mewer Richard Brices Portland

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