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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1965

Page

2

Personal notices from Webber Hospital patients and locals

Earl Ray of Fortunes Rocks is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Armand Ledoux of Shadagee Road Saco is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Saco City Clerk Robert J. Fenderson vacates in the Berkshire Mountains Mass for one week. Aldorien E. Belisle Sr of 353 West Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital.

Earl Ray Fortunes Rocks Webber Hospital Armand Ledoux Shadagee Road Saco Robert J. Fenderson Berkshire Mountains Mass Aldorien E. Belisle Sr West St Biddeford

Local Fraternal and Civic Group Meetings Listed

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella meet tonight at 8 at St Jean s Hall Adams Street Biddeford Court Decary Canada American Association meet tonight at 730 in Le Fever Hall Pool and Foss Streets Biddeford Officers assemble at 7 pm Unity Social Club meet tomorrow night at the home of Mrs Emma Garside Buxton Road Saco 730 Sons of the American Legion 1 Squadron 26 Biddeford meet tomorrow night at 7 at the Post Home Elm Street Biddeford to receive NRA instruction

Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella St. Jean’s Hall Adams Street Biddeford Canada American Association le Fever Hall Pool and Foss Streets Unity Social Club Emma Garside Buxton Road Saco Sons of the American Legion Willl Post Elm Street National Rifle Association

Midweek Church Services and Activities Calendar

A listing of multiple local church events for Wednesday and Thursday evenings across Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Wells and Kennebunkport. Holy Eucharist prayer meetings choir rehearsals Bible studies and parent programs are planned at Christ Trinity St Monica United Church of Christ Faith Tabernacle Advent Christian Ogunquit Village Baptist and other area houses of worship.

Biddeford Advent Christian Church Chapel Street Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Kennebunkport

Cuban mutiny claims three lives on the Seven Seas

Burywaise described firing three shots at first mate Aldrick Hinds, then reporting the captain’s death on the bridge. He climbed into a chain locker, while two more crew members were found dead. Captain Rogelio Diaz was missing as a blood trail and a single shower shoe pointed to a possible overboard disposal. The Cape Shoalwater towed the vessel into port after Coast Guard patrol sighted it.

Aldrick Hinds Burywaise Rogelio Diaz Coast Guard Cape Shoalwater Seven Seas Gulf Stream

Card of Thanks from Mrs Blanche Martin

Sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses of Webber Hospital for their kind care and to relatives and friends for flowers cards and gifts during my recent illness. Mrs Blanche Martin. Journal Want Ads Are Workers.

Webber Hospital Blanche Martin

Margaret Taber former Old Orchard Beach resident dies in Houston

Mrs. Margaret Stuart Taber died in Houston Texas on Monday born in Waltham Massachusetts daughter of George I and Irene Stuart former Shell Oil receptionist in New York City survivors include mother Mrs Trene Stuart McDonald of Old Orchard Beach widow E C Taber Jr son Guy J Taber both of Houston aunt Mrs George MacArthur Cape Elizabeth Maine uncle Arthur Mahoney Teneca California funeral 1 30 p m tomorrow at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco Maine interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco visitation 7 to 9 tonight

Houston Tex Margaret Stuart Taber Old Orchard Beach Maine Waltham Mass George I Irene Stuart Shell Oil Co New York City Trene Stuart McDonald E. C. Taber Jr Guy J. Tab

Obituary: Mrs. Armande Courtois of Saco

Mrs. Armande Courtois 70 of 252 Irving St Saco died yesterday at home after a long illness Born in Canada April 30 1895 daughter of Cagetan and Arthemise Durjette She held many church and veterans organization posts Survivors include three daughters three sons one brother five sisters eight grandchildren and a great grandchild Funeral details listed with Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco Cote Funeral Home viewings tonight and tomorrow

Armande D. Courtois Irving St Saco Canada Cagetan Arthemise Durjette Notre Dame de Lourdes Church St. Anne Soidality Notre Dame de ‘Lourdes Our Lady of Victory Circle Court Decary Canada American Association Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Notre Dame Hospital Marie Jean Leonard Good Amanda Durette Lilliane Jacoby Bertha Fournier Juliette Quinn Eva Beall Biddeford Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets

Our Lady of Victory Circle to Meet for Prayers

Our Lady of Victory Circle will meet tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Cote Funeral Home in Saco to say prayers for member Armande D. Courtois. Members are asked to wear sodality caps.

Our Lady of Victory Circle Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets Saco Armande D. Courtois Sodality

Saco Sodal ity to Prayers for Mrs Armande Courtois

Members of St. Anne Sodal ity of Notre Dame de Lourdes meet at 8 p.m. at Cote Funeral Home Saco to say prayers for Mrs. Armande D. Courtois.

St. Anne Sodality of Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets Armande D. Courtois

Camra Corder offers synchronized 8mm sound films

The Camra Corder combines an 8mm motorized zoom camera with a battery powered transistor tape recorder in a six pound over the shoulder case. It records electronic sprocket holes on tape and synchronizes live sound with the film for accurate lip sync.

Camra-Corder International Camra - Corder Corp New York City

Weather Forecast for Portland Roughly Clearing and Cooler

Tonight scattered showers and thunderstorms ending then clearing and cooler with lows 52 to 60. Winds north to northerly 10 to 15 mph. Wednesday mostly sunny with pleasant temperatures and less humidity. Highs in the mid to low 70s.

Portland

August Tides and Daily Times Listed

A scrambled text fragment lists tide times in August with morning and evening slots. The sequence shows multiple pairs like 10:04 11:07 and 4:51 4:54, interspersed with digits and punctuation, indicating a table of tide reservations or daily markings.

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Funeral Rites Held for Raoul R Arcand in Biddeford

Funeral services for Raoul R Arcand of 363 Alfred St Biddeford were conducted at St Josephs Church with Rev Richard Bolduc OMI officiating. Full military honors were provided by the firing squad from the U S Naval Disciplinary Command and attendees included Royal Sheltra and various Legion members. out of town mourners came from Massachusetts and New York.

Raoul R, Arcand Raoul R. Arcand Alfred St Biddeford St. Joseph’s Church Richard Bolduc Omi Sylvia Levesque Norman Carrier St. Joseph’s Choir Diana Rousselle Msgr Elie Hevey Ronald Boisvert Joseph Hanusek Emmett Kearney Gerry Robitaille Frederick Eon Arthur Anger Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley Post Arcand U.S. Naval Disciplinary Command Portsmouth N. H Royal Sheltra State of B. E. Bishop P. F. Kennedy W. J Carter M. Ibanes J.F. Spates W. J. Becker C.W. Crigger Robert Robson Seehonk Mass Leon Roy Blackstone William Yerman Kim Yerman Thalia Yerman Oscar Arcand Timothy Anken Utica N.Y

Funeral services held for Royal L. Scott Hollis Center 70

Royal L. Scott 70 of Hollis Center died after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 76 State St Gorham with burial in Riverside Cemetery Hollis. Born Salem New Hampshire May 26 1895 he was a pipe fitter for Pepperell Manufacturing Co. Survivors include his widow Thalma Ricker Scott a son Elliot S Portland a daughter Virginia L Berry a sister Pearl Steppins Franklin NH two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Hollis Royal L. Scott Hollis Center State St Gorham Riverside Salem N.H William and Mary (Lee)Scott Pepperell Manufacturing Co Thalma Ricker Scott Elliot S Portland Virginia L. Berry Pearl Steppins Franklin

Funeral services for Ernest J Cole of Saco

Funeral services were held yesterday at Shumway Funeral Home in Saco for Ernest J Cole of 85 Pleasant Street. The Rev. John H. Jordan of Saco Methodist Church officiated. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery, Biddeford, with bearers Fremont Cole Alfred Chasse Philip Chasse Floyd Chasse Albert Kaleel Jr. and Albert Kaleel Sr. named.

Ernest J .Cole Pleasant St Saco Shumway Funeral Home Spring St John H. Jordan Saco School Street Methodist Church Woodlawn Biddeford Fremont Cole Alfred Chasse Philip Chasse Floyd Chasse Albert Kaleel Jr Albert Kaleel

Funeral Rites For Camp Ellis Resident Joseph Laviolette

Funeral services for Joseph A. Laviolette of Camp Ellis were held yesterday morning at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Saco with a requiem high mass by Rev. Henry Fournelle. The ladies choir with Miss Molly Welch on organ provided music. Burial followed at St. Hyacinth Cemetery in Westbrook. Bearers were Earl Jameison Richard Nason Charles Desper and Michael Paul.

Joseph A. Laviolette Camp Ellis Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco Henry Fournelle Siring Molly Welch St. Hyacinth Cemetery Westbrook Earl Jameison Richard Nason Charles Desper Michael Paul

Funeral services for Fred L. Drew in Saco

Funeral services for Fred Lb. Drew of Jenkins Road Saco were held yesterday afternoon at Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets Saco with the Rev. Herman Noyes officiating. Interment followed at Westbrook Cemetery.

Fred Lb. Drew Jenkins Road Saco Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets Herman Noyes St. Hyacinth Cemetery Westbrook

Sir Winston Churchill schooner named for youth adventure

A 300 ton topsail schooner built for the sail training association will be named Sir Winston Churchill. Lady Churchill approved using her late husband's name and urged youth sailing as a memorial. Hugh Goodson, the association's chairman, said youths 16 to 21 may sail before the mast on the vessel, which could be ready by March 1966.

Winston’ London Sail Training Association Sir Winston Churchill Churchill Hugh Goodson Association

Sound movie system targets standard 8mm projectors

A sound film system is designed to be projected on any standard 8mm sound projector and aims to reach the millions of movie makers using standard film. Its designers are reportedly planning adaptations for the new Super 8mm format.

Ouellette Couple Marks Anniversary

Mr and Mrs William Ouellette of Biddeford observed their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house. The couple have a son Paul and a daughter Pauline, three grandchildren, and long-time employment ties to local firms.

William Ouellette Biddeford Ouellettes Paul Pauline Roland Tousignant Richard Peggy Pat Ouellette Ouellette Pepperell Mfg. Co Paul Ouellette Arthur Fontaine Dennis Fontaine Conrad Gosselin Francis Peloquin Laurence Croteau Henry Rocray Roland Provencher Dennis Provencher Roland Peloquin

Pricing Alligator And Other Goods Made Difficult

New York retailers face a Department of Markets regulation requiring price tags on all retail items effective Aug. 15. Henry Trefflich's pet store and 100,000 shops must display prices amid complaints of being cheated without visible pricing. Merchants protest price tag aesthetics but concede bargaining may continue.

New York Henry Trefflich Department of Markets Albert C. Pacetta Cartier Fifth Avenue Moscow House of Fabrics Russia America Wide Leninsky Prospect R. A. Zinger

Calf Birth Dusting Dilemma Baffles Kansas Farmer

Scented Orphan Sterling Kansas farmer Clyde Murphy faced a feeding problem when a cow died giving birth to a calf. He tried to dust the end of another newborn calf with talcum powder, but it covered two calves and neither calf accepted the other.

Sterling, Kan Clyde Murphy

Beach Council Names Five To Appeals Board

OLD ORCHARD BEACH The Town Council created a Zoning Appeals Board of five members and one alternate for five to one years. Appointments include John ONeil, Marlin Morris, Clarence Williams, Gerald Ouellette, John White, with Henry John as alternate. Also notes license denials for tenting and trailer parks, and a $200 park fencing project.

Old Orchard Beachin John O’neil Marlin Morris Clarence Williams Gerald Ouelilette John White Henry John Leon F. Jones Robert Bellevue Henry Adrienne Guay Robert Perkins Gerard Lacroix Park Commission Washington Avenue Central Park Avenue Portland Gas-Light Co Milliken Mills Road Webber Hospital Auxiliary William Mullen A V.F.W Andrews Post Sabres

Survivors Describe Silo Fire Rescue Ordeal and Smoke Inhalation

Survivors recount efforts as rescuers worked to account for all workers after a silo fire. Hubert A. Saunders, 59, of Conway, a paint foreman, suggested a diesel engine explosion sparked the blaze. Gary Wayne Lay, 18, of Clinton, a laborer, described hearing screams as workers jammed the ladder and fire blocked exits.

Hubert A. Saunders Conway Gary Wayne Lay Clinton

Biddeford Youth Escapes Injury In Street Accident

A 20 year old Biddeford resident Roger Bouchard escaped injury when his car struck a utility pole on Old Orchard Road at 10 45 p m after veering to avoid an oncoming vehicle. Police report minor damages and no serious injuries.

Biddeford Roger Bouchard Emery St Old Orchard Road Bouchard Saco Elm Street Cross Street Charlotte G. Clough Portland Ave Old Orchard Beach Doris H. Stiles New Bedford Mass Clough Stiles Annie Mellor Bay State

Forest Fire Still Menacing in Washington County

Forest Commissioner Austin H. Wilkins reported the large Washington County forest fire remains a live threat as crews widen fire breaks and mop up edges. A heavy sea fog helps containment while forecast winds could push the blaze toward coastal areas. governor visit may occur, and hundreds of firefighters remain on scene with no release planned.

Northfield Washington County Austin H. Wilkins Augusta Wilkins Reed Maine Bar Harbor Brownsfields

Stock Market Mixed Early Amid Airline and Aircraft Gains

New York trading showed a mixed picture with moderate activity. Boeing, Douglas, and General Dynamics rose, United Air Lines and American Airlines advanced, while Eastern slipped. The AP 60-stock average was flat at noon, Dow off 0.66 to 879.11, and bonds and Treasuries rose.

New York Boeing Douglas General Dynamics United Air Lines American Airlines Eastern Air Lines Associated Press Newsmont Mining Pan American World Airways American Stock Exchange Treasuries

Lightning Sets Cottage Ablaze in North Turner

A lightning strike hit a three room cottage in North Turner on Monday, destroying the home owned by Mr and Mrs David Wagner and their two children. Estimated damage ranges from 3000 to 4000 dollars with no injuries reported.

North Turner David Wagner

Log Village Recreated at Schoenbrunn Near New Philadelphia

Eight Morgan churches guide tours at a recreated log village at Schoenbrunn State Memorial near New Philadelphia. The village, run by the Ohio Historical Society, originated in 1772 as an Indian mission.

New Philadelphia, Ohio Schoenbrunn State Memorial The Ohio Historical Society

Millinocket Man Accused Of Murder

Merle Tapley of Millinocket surrendered to police after allegedly shooting Wendell Atherton five times in his downtown office. Atherton, a former municipal court judge and legislator, had represented Tapley’s wife in a divorce. Gov. Reed expressed shock at the slaying and offered condolences to the family.

Nettie Denise Tapley Atherton Yale and Peabody Law School Portland Maine House Senate Reed Augusta Maine

Fire crews battle underground hotspots near Old Orchard Beach

Wet spots burned underground again as fire officials used a booster line in the woods area off Turn Road where a Saturday woods fire occurred. Firefighters worked to shut off a water pipe break on Smith Street.

Old Orchard Beach Smith Street

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Christ Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Church St. Monica’s Catholic Church Kennebunk United Church of Christ Christian Science Society Winter Street Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Full Gospel Wells Journal Margaret Taber Armande Courtois Camera News. A Irving Desfor Ernest J. Cole Joseph Laviolette Fred L, Drew Sinatra Vineyard Haven Frank Sinatra Martha’s Vineyard Island Robert Goldfarb New Rochelle New England Charyl Navin Lincoln Neb University of Nebraska Margaret Whittemore Vine Ody Haven Ft. Lauderdale Mia Farrow Miss Farrow Claudette Colbert Rosalind Russell Miss Navin Miss Whittemore Albert Brickman Brickman C. W. Edwards Texas James Cagney Chilmark County Airport Island Newport R.L Beach Council Lay Air Force Goodness Carey Bros Jewelers Main St Florist Conference & Design School Washington, D. C Alfred Road
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