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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1964
Page
2
Fair and very cool conditions prevail tonight with low temperatures in the 40s and upper 30s. Saturday will be fair and continue cool, with similar chilly conditions expected.
Mary Bell of Dewey Avenue is a patient at Webber Hospital in Biddeford. Leo V Lamothe of 53 State Street Biddeford a pharmacist at Dorans Pharmacy Biddeford is on vacation. Lucius Nadeau of 579 Ellen Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Mercy Hospital in Portland. Mr and Mrs Pierre Bailargeon at 10 Clark Street Biddeford entertain as house guests Mr and Mrs Emile Charest San Diego California Mr and Mrs J L Duperry Northfield Vermont Mrs Elaine Beaudoin Jean Pierre and Christine up all of Bromptonville.
Confessions will be heard at St Martha s Church Kennebunkport Saturday 4 5 and 7 8 pm St Monica s Church Kennebunk Sunday before each mass St Mary s Church Wells Beach Saturday 34 pm All Saints Church Ogunquit Saturday 4 5 pm The Junior Band and Songsters of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Saturday at 9 am
Congress wrestles with a fierce dispute over the Supreme Court ruling requiring state legislatures to reapportion on a one person one vote basis. Adjournment prospects fade as the legislative deadlock persists amid debates on federal pay increases and Johnson signings.
Moscow AP report says Palmiro Togliatti, 71, leader of the Italian Communist party, suffered a stroke in Yalta on Thursday and was described as grave. Soviet specialists were called to his bedside after his arrival in Moscow earlier in the week. Maurice Thorez, longtime French Communist leader, died last month aboard a Soviet cruise ship in the Black Sea.
The New York stock market trend stayed slightly higher with gains in steels, motors, retailers, rails and airlines, while aerospace, building materials, drugs, oils and nonferrous metals lagged. IBM fell over 5 points, Control Data dropped more than 2, and the Associated Press index stood at noon up 0.4 to 316.8 with the Dow Jones average up 1.03 at 839.55 as CBS news nudged a stake in the New York Yankee organization.
Funeral services for Hirst Mitchell of 635 Elm Street Biddeford will be held tomorrow at 1 30 p m from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford Friends may call at Dennett and Craig Home this evening from 7 to 9 p m
Miss Irene Cadorette of 69 Clifford Street Biddeford was feted with a 9 am Mass at St. Andre's Church Biddeford Rt Rev Msgr Aime Giguere officiated assisted by Rev Edmund Hache and Rev Bernand Nicknair. Choir directed by Charles Proulx with Laura Proulx at organ. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Thibeault and son John of Manchester NH.
Miss Monique Plante was guest of honor at a bridal shower given by her parents Mr and Mrs Raymond Plante at 74 Summer Street Biddeford. She will wed Douglas Hutchins of Penobscot on August 22 at St Andre's Church. A television set was among gifts lunch was served by the host and assisting guests.
Biddeford police report three minor accidents yesterday with very little damage to the vehicles involved.
U S. stock prices rose modestly in moderate trading led by gains in Ford and U S Smelting while copper stocks edged up after European price increases. Du Pont and Anaconda gained slightly. Kennecott slipped. Airlines and rails posted small advances with several industrials steady or down marginally. Government and corporate bonds showed little change.
New York fashion notes from James Galanos reveal a season focused on architectural lines over body silhouettes. He debuts backless and spine-led gowns alongside slim coats, bias-cut wools, and extreme belt accents, while outfits for cocktails and disco audiences emphasize pared down tailoring and revealing necklines.
Two years after a Plymouth heist the $1 551 277 robbery remains unsolved with six bandits believed to be involved. Postal inspectors led by William F White pursue clues across cities and states, while witnesses describe the encounter on Route 3. Only a small amount of cash is recovered and the case is touted as the era’s biggest heist.
Ashland, AP — Tom Pinkham Jr. unveils a 1.1 million automated timber mill at Nashville Plantation in Aroostook County. The facility, capable of 20 million feet annually, cuts logs up to 33 feet long and 60 inches in diameter with nine workers on the line and 56 total. Sawdust fuels kilns, with waste sent to Maine paper mills.
Speaking of Pets by H. H. Miller explains that expert aquarists study fish eating patterns to ensure equal food distribution and prevent starvation. It outlines causes of inequality from dominance to fear, and offers solutions like mixed foods, line feeding, multiple feeding sites, separating bullies, and monitoring for illness.
Burglars entered Alfred restaurant and stole seven dollars in cash and assorted merchandise including candy pies soft drinks. Thieves gained entry through an unlocked rear window. York County Sheriff's Department investigates the break with Chief Deputy Sheriff Burleigh Richards leading the inquiry.
An accident on Route 1 near Cascade Road left minor damage to Philip N Leigh ton. 26 of 205 Forest St Westbrook and front end damage to Fred W Stackpole Jr. 26 of 569 Maine St Saco. The other vehicle incurred about 100 dollars in damage.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Rafat Tahir aged 80 of Fort Hill Avenue pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined 10 dollars. Roger P Dutremble aged 21 of Harvest Avenue Norwalk California pleaded guilty to speeding and paid 25 dollars in the Trial Justice Court yesterday.
Andre Deschambeault of Arundel reported a six foot grey coke bottle with red letters stolen from his property on Alfred Road last night. The advertising display frame weighs about 50 pounds. Chief Deputy Burleigh Richards is investigating the theft.
A dog with sensitive skin itches after baths. use plain castile soap and rinse thoroughly to avoid residue. For pills the trick is to drop one accidentally on the floor to prompt a dog to pick it up, a method some dogs respond to.
Firemen answered an alarm at Old Orchard yesterday but the resuscitation unit was not used as the victim was pronounced dead on arrival.
Biddeford firefighters answered a 6 14 p m alarm at the Boston and Maine Railroad Company property off Alfred Road to extinguish a tie fire. A booster line was used to control the blaze.
Besides the Alaska quake, recent activity spans Yugoslavia Greece northern Africa Iran Afghanistan Pakistan Australia Chile Colombia Costa Rica and the Azores with numerous tremors recorded across the globe this year.
Seven men were accepted into membership of the Biddeford Tighe Beaudoin Farley Post American Legion during a busi ness session at the post home on Elm Street Biddeford New members are Raoul Ar cand Wilfred Edwin Jr Arthur L Guillereault Lionel J La joie Bernard Laucier Lucien H Therrien and Robert Violette Commander Adrien Poissant led the session and urged all members to attend the flag burning ceremony set for Sunday Aug 23 at 6 p m at Memorial Field Laco A report on the York County Council meeting at Kittery was given by Royal Sheltra and Roland St Michel and a report on Trooper Charles Black Fund Alfred Prejean announced a visit to Ovila Bolduc a Togus patient Sheltra was named a member of the Child Welfare Committee by Department Commander John Levisky Refreshments were served by George Boutin after the meeting and the next session is Aug 27 at the post home.
Dwight Alan 17 of Run Road Cumberland was backing out a driveway on Seaside Avenue when his car was struck by a vehicle driven by 73 year old George Mainville of Ocean Park. Alan's car sustained about 357 dollars in damage while Mainville's car had minor damage.
Irving Zaitlin owner of Saco Steel Co. at 29 Water St. reported a typewriter stolen during an early morning break yesterday. Entry came through an unlocked window. Paint scrapings from the safe were found on the floor and a desk drawer was tampered with. nothing else missing.
In racing terms a rail lugger is a horse that favors hugging the inside rail. Trainers note its advantage in tight lanes and sprint finishes where position dictates final outcomes.
A promotional note from 48 Jefferson Street claims rising gasoline use shows more activity and demand for well planned insurance cover ages. It advertises FELIX T. SHELTRA & SON as a provider of home comfort solutions and lists two phone numbers 283-3649 and 283-3640.
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