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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1963

Page

2

Biddeford Personal Notices For Vaillancourt Hight

Personal notices announce Raoul Vaillancourt son of Mr and Mrs Roland Vaillancourt 11 Lamothe Ave Biddeford is a patient at Webber Hospital and F A Ralph L Hight U S Navy son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hight 417 Pool Road Biddeford is a medical patient at one Naval Hospital

Raoul Vaillancourt Roland Vaillancourt Lamothe Ave Biddeford Webber Hospital F. A. Ralph L. Hight U. S. Navy Kenneth Hight Pool Road

Deaths Lea L Brin of Biddeford dies after illness

Lea L Brin 74 of 20 Kossuth St Biddeford died at home yesterday after a lengthy illness Born in St Damase Quebec Feb 27 1889 daughter of Olivier and Cordelia Dupont Brin a communicant of St Josephs Church and member of the Children of Mary Society Survived by two sisters Albina Brin Biddeford and Sister Marie Des Oliviers Stamstead Quebec Funeral from St Josephs Church Thursday at 8 30 a m Friends may call Mond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford today 2 4 and 7 9 p m

Lea L. Brin Kossuth St Biddeford St. Damase Que Olivier and Cordelia Dupont Brin St. Joseph's Church Children of Mary Society Albina Brin Marie Des Oliviers Stamstead Mond Hill St

Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus Meeting Planned

The Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus will meet tomorrow night at the Washington Street Hall to discuss upcoming events and community service plans.

Biddeford Knights of Columbus Washington Street Hall

Midweek prayer meetings listed at three churches

Prayer meetings and Bible study are scheduled Thursday at 7 30 p m at Bible Baptist church 144 Ferry road Saco First Baptist church Ocean avenue Old Orchard Beach and First Assembly of God church of Saco Ahepa home 22 Pleasant street without further details.

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach First Assembly of God Church of Ahepa Pleasant Street

Gospel Duel Sparks Protest at Times Square Club

In New York a gospel song duel unfolded at the Sweet Chariot supper club on West 46th Street as a Negro religious group protested what they call blasphemy and “prostituting religious symbols.” Club workers and audience joined in, choosing sides while signs urged integration and defense of religious songs. The Rev. C. S. Stamps denounced the display as sacrilegious, while club officials defended the music as legitimate Tin Pan Alley material.

New York Sweet Chariot Times Square West 46Th Street C. S Metropolitan Baptist Arch Harlem Tin Pan Alley

Small Business Week Proclaimed

Governor Reed designated September 30 to October 6 as Small Business Week in Maine marking the 25th anniversary of the Smaller Business Association of New England. The proclamation says small business groups prove that free enterprise supports the well being of all.

Augustap Reed Maine Smaller Business Association of New England

Stock Market Slows After Rally Lifts Mixed Session

New York stock trading softened in the fourth session with a mixed pattern. Early gains faded as steel and motor shares declined while rubbers utilities nonferrous metals and oils held gains. Brunswick active though dividend omitted rose slightly. AP index rose minimally at noon while Dow slipped about 1 point as U S Steel Bethlehem and Republic fell modestly.

New York Brunswick Amerada Associated Press Dow Jones U.S. Steel Bethlehem Republic American Stock Exchange

Fireworks Display Announced for Old Orchard Beach

Town Manager Leon F. Jones announced a fireworks display on Old Orchard Beach tonight. The aerial show will start at 10:15 p.m. and organizers expect a large turnout.

Old Orchard Beach Leon F. Jones

Petrin Opposed To Saco's Withdrawal

Minutes of the Saco city council meeting showed a non unanimous vote on withdrawing from the Area Industrial Development Committee. Six members favored the motion while Alderman Donald Perrin opposed, ending Saco participation on September 1.

Saco Area Industrial Development Committee Biddeford Donald Perrin

Johnson Campaign Focused on Ole Miss Desegregation Role

Johnson, seeking a fourth gubernatorial bid, tied his campaign to his role in the Ole Miss desegregation crisis. He once barred Meredith from campus in Barnett’s absence and faces contempt of court charges for blocking Meredith after a court order. Coleman and Sullivan call the encounter rigged. Negro voters protested racial practices. In Greenwood, 285 Negroes claimed illegal registration barriers.

Pace One Johnson Ole Miss Barnett Meredith Hattiesburg Coleman Sullivan Greenwood Mississippi

Portland Weather Update With Thunderstorms Outlook

This afternoon brings increasing clouds and thundershowers late in the day with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts in storms and cooler tonight with mid to upper 50s. Thursday should clear to mostly sunny, cooler and less humid.

Portland

Daughters and Sons Born to Local Families in Early August

To Mr and Mrs Robert W Boutet 36 North St Saco a daughter Mary Jane eight pounds 7 ounces July 30 To Mr and Mrs Normand J Larochelle Main Street Camp Ellis a son six pounds 9 ounces July 31 To Mr and Mrs William F E Martel 203 South St Biddeford a son Jack William six pounds nine ounces August 1 To Mr and Mrs John E Smith 1 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach a daughter Tammy Dee four pounds 12 ounces August 2 To Mr and Mrs Norman R Frappier Dayton a daughter Laurie Ann eight pounds 12 ounces August 3 To Mr and Mrs William T Bogas 28 High St Saco a daughter Stephanie Ann seven pounds two ounces August 4 To Mr and Mrs Donald K Sanfacon Moores Court Roches ter N H a son Michael seven pounds 12 ounces August 4 To Mr and Mrs Robert F Krasko 126 Temple St Saco a daughter seven pounds 15 ounces August 6 To Mr and Mrs Raymond A Goudreau 87 Pool St Biddeford a daughter Linda seven pounds 13 ounces August 6

Robert W. Boutet North St Saco Mary Jane Tens Normand J. Larochelle Main Street Camp Ellis William FE. Martel South St Biddeford Jack William John E. Smith Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Tammy Dee Norman R. Frappier Dayton Laurie Ann William T. Bogas High St Stephanie Ann Donald K. Sanfacon Moore's Court Rochester N.H Michael Robert F. Krasko Temple St Sace Raymond A. Goudreau Pool St Linda

Remarkable tally saves day on railroad spur

In Greenville Kentucky AP reports a railroad track crew repairing a spur line. Foreman asks for a report on ties laid. A worker who can count only to five improvises by saying “five ties, and another in and another in” to reveal the correct total of eight.

Greenville Paul Camplin

Admirals Say Employes Dont Work At Shipyard

Washington AP reports two Navy officials accuse the Portsmouth Kittery shipyard of low productivity. Rear Adm Brockett and Chief Curtze say civilian supervisors avoid responsibility, predicting yard employment drop from 9,000 to 6,000 by end of 1964. They compare Navy yard costs unfavorably with Electric Boat in Groton. Curtze urges yard management and workers to raise effort to win more work.

Washington Portsmouth N. H. Kittery Maine Navy William A. Brockett Charles A. Curtze Bureau of Ships Congress Navy Yard Electric Boat General Dynamics Corp Groton Conn Curtze Edmund S. Muskie D-Maine Naval

FBI Agent Is Named Sweepstakes Director in New Hampshire

Edward J. Powers, FBI veteran and head of the Boston office, was named director of New Hampshire sweepstakes with a top salary of 20 000 to 25 000 dollars. He will oversee the lottery tied to state horse races and restore public confidence in the operation. Governor John W. King praised the appointment and described the move as a step toward a fully ethical and honest sweepstakes program.

Concord N. H Edward J. Powers Boston FBI New Hampshire Powers Sweepstakes Commission Howell Shepard Londonderry Federal Bureau of Invstigation John W. King Supreme Court Superior Court University of New Hampshire Commission King

Rebel invaders advance as Haiti leader sends troops

Rebel forces report advance in Haiti while President Duvalier dispatches troops to Cap Haitien by air. Senate Republicans weigh the test ban treaty implications as ratification seems likely. The Senate backs a broad pay raise for military personnel, returning to a House bill with less generosity. The U.S. contemplates retaliation on the Common Market over poultry tariffs, stoking fears for international trade. Three segregationist candidates run tightly in the Mississippi Democratic governor primary.

Haiti Duvalier Cap Haitien Senate House U.S Mississippi

Beach Resident Fined on Three Charges

George Leonard 62 of 80 Park Ave was fined 140 in Trial Justice Court by Wesley M Mewer on three charges all pleaded innocent Two counts local police operating a car under the influence and driving without a license resulted in 100 and 20 fines with jail alternatives For assault and battery charged by his wife Marguerite M he was fined 20 with 30 days jail Payment of fines suspended ten days in addition Newton S Stowell III 24 Dixfield pleaded guilty to operating a car to endanger on Old Orchard Street Aug 3 with a 50 fine Joseph A Colello 21 Portland guilty of reckless driving on Saco Avenue Aug 4 fined 50 Gary Watters 16 Union Ave fined 20 for operating a car without a license and Kenneth Buzzell 22 Central Hotel Biddeford found guilty of assault and battery on a police officer Aug 3 fined 20

Old Orchard Beach George Leonard Park Ave Trial Justice Court Wesley M. Mewer Marguerite M First Street Newton S. Stowell III Dixfield

Jaycees Advertise Pollution Hearing in Saco

The Saco Junior Chamber of Commerce distributes a flyer titled How's Your Water announcing a public hearing on the Saco Sewer project. The meeting is set for Aug. 28 at 7 30 p m in Saco City Hall and urges efforts to curb water pollution by cleaning the Saco River.

Saco

Scontras Backs Area Plan for Development in Region

Nicholas Scontras of Saco urges area based industrial growth after the city’s withdrawal from the Area Industrial Development Committee. He proposes Saco’s Industrial Development Commission and the Saco Board of Trade continue to pursue leads until a new area plan can be formed, with Biddeford and Saco representatives still connected through local groups.

Nicholas Scontras Saco Biddeford A.I.D.C Saco Board of Trade A. Ld.c. Scontras Saco Industrial Development Commission Bernard Brown Harry Garland Area Biddeford - Saco

Fire crews extinguish car blaze on South Street

The Engne 5 crew of Biddeford Fire Department was summoned at 10:55 p m to 375 South Street for a automobile fire. The fire was out on arrival and recalled at 11:10 p m.

Engne 5 Biddeford

Classified Columns Offer Yargains Galore Daily

Readers are urged to scan the classified pages for daily bargains and listings. Local merchants advertise items, services, and opportunities across multiple categories, highlighting special prices and limited-time deals.

Biddeford Girl Is Accused of Petty Larcenies

Old Orchard Beach police chief announced that a 12 year old Biddeford girl confessed to several petty thefts after a recent burglary on Union Avenue where $40 was taken. The money was recovered and the girl was turned over to her parents as the case remained under investigation.

Old Orchard Beach John Clark Biddeord Bhima Sturdivant Union Ave Union Avenue Clark

Haitians Do Not Endanger 20 American Families

Reports from Port au Prince say about 20 American families on sisal plantations near Phaeton face no immediate danger. Glion Curtis Jr. the U.S. chargé d'affaires told the State Department he contacted the families and they seem to be experiencing no problem from nearby military operations.

Phaeton U.S. State Department Glion Curtis Jr U.S Port Au Prince State Department

Peterson's Ointment Ad for Piles Relief

Advertisement promises fast relief from piles with Peterson's Ointment. Claims cooling soothing astringent formula has helped thousands for 40 years. Relieves itching quickly. Available from druggists 60 cents or applicator tube 5 cents. Money back guarantee offered.

Peterson

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