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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1963
Page
2
Armand Remillard of 240 Granite Street Biddeford has returned home after a medical stay at Portland General Hospital. Sister Mary Walter formerly Margaret Walters is visiting St Marys Convent this week.
A meeting of the Tighe-Beaudoin Farley Post Biddeford American Legion is set for 8 PM at the post home. York County Council American Legion convenes Saturday at 8 PM at Wallingford-Harris Post Kittery. Merton Ira Staples AMVETS Auxiliary meets at 8 PM tonight at the Post Home on Alfred Street Biddeford.
Prayer meetings and Bible study are scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 p m at three local churches The Bible Baptist Church 144 Ferry Road Saco the First Church Ocean Avenue Orchard Beach and the First Assembly of God Church of Saco at the Ahepa Home 22 Pleasant Street
Final day for registering Saco youngsters for the two week water safety program is Friday. The program runs August 12 to 23 at the Royal Ambassador Boys Camp pool in Ocean Park with morning ages 12 and up and afternoon for younger swimmers. Buses will transport from Jordan and Sweetser grounds with designated stops for Ferry Road Camp Ellis and Portland Ocean Park areas.
At the Buffalo Zoo polar bears swam in a moat around their cage as guards with weapons stood nearby. The water receded before bears escaped. Roswell Park Memorial Institute lobby ducks faced a flood surge. Last week a 3.37 inch downpour caused $500000 to $1500000 in damage with evacuations. Grace Trautman noted returning home Tuesday after the flood.
Old Orchard Beach Town Manager Leon F. Jones said a meeting will be held with the Chamber of Commerce the Jaycees town council and himself to discuss coordinating an August celebration for the Portland station with representatives of WGAN TV and radio.
Anita L. Dion of Sanford pleaded guilty in Trail Justice Court to driving 45 mph on Saco Avenue in an 30 mph zone on August 4. Trial Justice Wesley M. Mewer fined $15 and suspended her license for 10 days after local police complained.
Daniel E Nelson 47 of Oakland California died recently after retiring from the U S Navy in 1960. Born April 19 1915 in Gloucester Massachusetts he was the son of Daniel E Nelson and Mrs Alice Johnson. Survived by daughter Irene Nelson Hayward mother Mae Gillis San Pedro half sister Pauline Meserve town half brother Alfred Hansen Washington and Arthur Hansen Saco and several nieces and nephews Interment in Golden Gate Cemetery Oakland California.
Stanley P. Horwood 71 of Main Street Biddeford Pool died this morning at a local hospital. Born in Malden Massachusetts October 8 1891 he was New England representative for Gulf Oil Co. Survived by widow Marion Smith Horwood a daughter Dana Balch Groton Massachusetts and two grandchildren Funeral services to be held 2 PM Saturday at Weir Funeral Home Malden with calling hours tomorrow 3-5 and 7- pm.
Marie E Burnham 72 of Oak Ridge Road Biddeford died suddenly at home. Widow of Myron F Burnham she was born October 14 1891 in Woburn Massachusetts a practical nurse and WWII Navy yeoman. Survived by two daughters six grandchildren thirteen great grandchildren and a cousin. Funeral arrangements at Shumway Funeral Home Saco. Burial at a later time.
Private funeral services for Miss Christine Burnham Hollis 74 were conducted at her Deer Wander Road home with Rev. Edmund Beal of the Saco Unitarian Church officiating. Interment followed in Burnham Cemetery. Born January 8, 1889 in Waterboro she taught 37 years in Hollis Hudson South Portland and Webster School. She was active in the Saco church and York County Retired Teachers Association. Survivors include sister Arlene Burnham and several cousins. Miss Burnham summered at Fortunes Rocks Biddeford.
Lea Brin of 20 Kossuth Street Biddeford was laid to rest after a 8:30 morning funeral from St. Joseph Church A high mass of requiem was offered by Rt Rev Msgr Elie Hevey with St Josephs Choir singing Mrs Diana Frechette Rousselle at the organ Bearers included John Renouf Henri Bourque Joseph Lefebvre and Edgar Cabana Burial was in the family plot at St Josephs Cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Marc E Franck
Funeral services for Flora Fortier of Boom Road Saco were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church. Rt Rev Msgr Arthur Dube led a solemn high mass with deacon and sub deacon assisting. Burial followed at St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford. Out of town mourners came from Canada Connecticut and Massachusetts.
The fire department was dispatched today to a rubbish fire on the beach at Old Orchard Beach. Crews reported flames burning debris along the shoreline and worked to prevent spread toward dunes and nearby facilities. No injuries reported.
This afternoon partially cloudy with sunshine and warm temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s. Winds will be variable 5 to 15 mph. Tonight fair and cooler with lows in the mid to upper 50s and light variable winds. Friday mainly sunny and still warm.
The revived Arlene tropical storm, first of the 1963 season, moved toward Bermuda with winds near 60 mph, expected to reach gale force today. Ships were urged to exercise caution and small craft to stay in port as Arlene's center lay about 360 miles southwest of Bermuda.
Maine's special election on November 5 will present five bond issues and two constitutional amendments. The notable bond asks include 3 million dollars for a Chebeague Island bridge and causeways, following years of island resident activism, plus 475 thousand for Maine Maritime Academy dining, 7 million for highways, 1.433 million for self liquidating student housing, and 8.422 million for capital improvements. The constitutional amendments address House of Representatives powers and anti discrimination protections.
Crono-Thirty experienced high school guidance counselors attend a six week Counseling and Guidance Training Institute at the University of Maine. The goal is to improve how counselors help youths discover needs interests and potentials. The group includes Robert Arlin of Wells High School. The program runs until August 16 under a U S Office of Education contract authorized by the National Defense Education Act. Director is Dr Alpheus Sanford assisted by university staff with daily sessions and guest lectures.
Donegan J. Coulson a 19 year old from Ottawa Canada pleaded guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor as a minor. He paid a $25 fine in Saco Municipal Court this morning after State Liquor Inspectors alleged the offense occurred in an Old Orchard Beach restaurant the prior night.
The report notes Dominican collaboration with an invading force and denials by both the Dominican government and invasion leaders. An OAS hearing was set for today to hear Dominican Ambassador Arturo Calventi. A rubbish fire burned between two buildings in Railroad Square, with location and extent not yet known.
Saco Mayor J Edward Whelan said the city may rejoin regional planning efforts after withdrawing from the Area Industrial Development Committee. He plans to reconvene the inactive Saco Board of Trade to promote local industry and discuss a twin area plan with Biddeford representatives.
Saco authorities plan a special city council session to decide if a multi million dollar sewer treatment plant and interceptor line project will go to a referendum. Mayor J Edward Whelan awaits word from the Maine Water Improvement Commission before confirming timing and details of the vote.
President Kennedy and Mrs Kennedy welcomed their second son Patrick born prematurely at a Boston hospital. Doctors described the infant's condition as idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome, common in prematures, with baptism and later formal christening planned. Patrick was treated in an Isolette before improved care at Children’s Medical Center.
Providence RI reports Rev. John A. Vaitekunas pastor of St Casimir's Church died July 24 in Gloucester. His estate bequeaths equal shares to Franciscan Fathers of Kennebunkport Maine Marion Fathers of Thompson Connecticut and Sisters of St Casimer Chicago Illinois.
Thunder showers deluged parts of Southern California washing out highways and flooding two communities. Up to three feet of water flooded Victorville and Apple Valley in the Mojave Desert as residents stacked sandbags to hold back the flood. Three men in a jeep were rescued by rope line after waist high water washed out California 18 between Victorville and Apple Valley.
President U S retaliatory strikes are noted as a backdrop to hearings. Senator Jackson says he expects answers to vital questions about bomb development and missile base vulnerability. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will begin public sessions Monday with Secretary of State Dean Rusk as the first witness.
Congress voices rise to probe alleged inefficiency at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in New Hampshire. Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith and other Republicans and Democrats defend workers, argue management and leadership may be to blame, and call for evidence before blaming labor.
Salvation Army leaders from Col Edward Carey to Maj George Nelting headline the 1963 camp meetings at OLD ORCHARD BEACH August 19 to 24. The event features daily Bible studies by Maj Richard Atwell, children's meetings directed by Mrs Richard Atwell, youth sessions by Mrs George Nelting, and music led by Capt Howard Evans and his wife with the Montreal Citadel Band. The event is sponsored by the Northern New England Division with co-sponsorship from the Massachusetts and Southern New England Divisions of the Eastern Territory U S A.
Goose Rocks Beach Association schedules an August 13 flower show at the Community House with a horticultural division and an artistic design class. Co chairs are Mrs. Charles Cooke and Mrs. George Archer. Gilbert Merrill of Boston Science Museum will lecture August 15 with TV owl Spooky in attendance. Program starts 7:30 p.m. Tennis action planned for later month by instructor Brad Gilley.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH A car left the road on Temple Avenue yesterday afternoon while trying to pass near Benoit Avenue. Ronny T Kadlee 19 of 122 West Grand Ave was southbound and traveled about 200 feet along the roadside before striking a tree. Front end damage was about 50 dollars.
Town Manager Leon F. Jones announced a rain postponed display will be held Wednesday night August 14 in Old Orchard. He said additional fireworks shows are planned for August 21 as well.
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