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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1964
Page
2
Mrs Pauline Shaner 90 Prospect Street Biddeford is a patient at the Saco Osteopathic Hospital for treatment.
Arthur Castellow 58 of 5 Dane St Kennebunk died suddenly yesterday in Biddeford hospital born March 24 1906 son of Maurice S and Addie Young Castellow active in youth work at Hyde Memorial Hospital Bath and other institutions known as Mr Santa Claus deeply involved in youth athletic programs former Biddeford Saco Elks leader and Knights of Pythias officer. Funeral Monday at 1 30 pm from Ancell Funeral Home Danes St burial Hope Cemetery Rev Henry Meyert officiating services also announced by local churches and Elks lodge with multiple events through the week.
Friends of Marie Joseph Academy will gather tomorrow at 9 00 a m on academy grounds Biddeford Pool for an all day cookout and outing Attendees bring their own food Cookout facilities provided Saco IOOF Lodge meets 730 p m at Main Street hall Third degree to be conferred Mr and Mrs Paul Corriveau host Saco Democratic Social Club picnic at their Raymond summer cottage Sunday
The United Church Youth group for grades 7 through 12 will meet Sunday from 4 30 to 6 30 p m at the United Church of Christ Congregational in Biddeford.
Funeral services for Mrs Blanche E Clark of Clarks Mills widow of Cecil F Clark were held yesterday at 2 pm from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco with interment in Highland Cemetery Dayton Rev Robert Barber of the First Parish Congregational Church Concord MA officiated Bearers were Roger Lambert Clark Lambert Stephen Lambert Peter Clark William Walker John Walker and Harvey Donald
Newton Mass AP Assistant Secretary of Labor Daniel P Moynihan warned the United States differs in pay scaling by family size. He told a Boston College conference that automation harms children in larger families most, due to limited funds for education and opportunities. He suggested adjusting salaries to family size as a remedy, contrasting with European practices that preserve manual jobs to keep workers employed despite automation.
Sunday schedule shows several youth Fellowships meeting at 3 6 and 6 15 p m plus evening worships at 7 30 across churches in Lyman Goodwins Mills Wells and Saco aggregating Methodists Baptists Advent Christians and Salvation Army activities with open air meetings and salvation services listed.
Portland based Hancock Distributors owner of Big L Cut Rate is hit with a temporary court order restricting sales of Contac at prices below manufacturer set levels Justice Walter M. Tapley Jr of the Maine Supreme Court issued the order and scheduled an August 24 hearing on an injunction sought by Menley and James Laboratories of Philadelphia in the Portland case.
A classified ad in the journal reaches more than thirty thousand daily readers, highlighting broad reach and potential audience exposure for sellers and advertisers seeking wide local visibility.
A late afternoon Elm Street chain reaction in Saco involved Cynthia Turner 29 of Framingham and Rita Kunkle 39 of So. Windham, with Leslie Sherman 29 of Scarborough. damage totaled about 50 dollars to taillights and bumper, 200 to middle car, 250 to Turner car. No injuries reported among drivers or passengers. Separately, 8 year old Paul Lachance was treated for bruises after his bicycle struck Anita Belanger 25 of Saco on Lincoln Street near his home.
A county payroll breakdown shows total monthly payroll of $566,000 and a per capita cost of $5.42 for local residents. National figures vary with regions, including $10.59 per capita elsewhere and Maine at $6.50 per capita, with the report noting local costs in context.
The forecast for Portland calls for clear and quite cool conditions with overnight lows in the mid 40s to low 50s. Sunday should be fair and a bit warmer, with temperatures rising modestly and light winds.
Tourists in Sackson Wyoming cheer Mrs Lyndon B Johnson during her swing through the West. She is reported as adopted into the Crow tribe as Pretty Walking Bird.
Congress weighs the 11.2 million CBS purchase of majority Yankee ownership. Lawmakers urge antitrust scrutiny, noting baseball’s limited exemption and possible effects on radio and TV broadcasting of major games. Some senators caution against rushed judgment amid network bidding plans.
Julie Clear of Old Orchard Beach won the popular vote prize for her pastel portrait of President John F. Kennedy at the Old Orchard Beach Art Association festival held at Jordan Hall Ocean Park. Prizes in oil and water color categories were previously announced with several recipients and honorable mentions.
Cassius Clay jokes about a Biblical film role as an Alexandrian dock worker and predicts his children will be born in the hereafter near Arabia. He also cites employment figures, noting governments account for most civilian public jobs in the United States, with the Federal government at 29 percent and states at 17.5 percent.
LaFountain, with Ralph Ross assisting, handles speeding, fishing violations, and murder cases across York County municipal and trial courts. He notes heavy loads, need for continuances, and calls for a higher salary as the office expands to cover felonies, appeals, and cross state matters.
First Lady Lady Bird Johnson was adopted by the Crow Nation near Billings Montana, receiving the tribal name Dagak Deedit 0 Chish Pretty Walking Bird during ceremonies. The tour included Utah meetings with Mormon leaders and a University of Utah appearance as pro Goldwater sentiment echoed in crowds.
AP report states Oxford Paper Co proposed a three year package with pay and fringe benefits totaling 22 cents hourly for 2300 production and maintenance workers at its Rumford mill. Negotiations with the United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union were recessed until August 19. no immediate union comment.
A grass fire in the picnic area on May Street Biddeford last night at 5 26 prompted Biddeford firefighters to respond. They extinguished the blaze with a booster line. Children playing in the area were believed to have started the fire.
Biddeford police said they were investigating a break at Pauls Motor Sales at 424 Elm Street. Two tail lights and an air cleaner were reported missing from a 1961 Ford Wagon on the property sometime last night.
Margo Johnson of Bayview Road Saco and Donna M Emmons of 89 Hill Street Biddeford seniors in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of New Hampshire have been named to the Dean's List for second semester.
The Panama Canal marks its golden anniversary with subdued celebrations in Panama while Canal Zone officials honor Panamanian leaders and past authorities. At 7 am on Aug 15 1914 the Ancon began the first transit. Observers note the canal’s continued importance and Panamanian unrest rumors persist.
Boucouvalas Bros. edge Bagley's 4-2 in a hitting and error filled final. Randy Foran and Roger Meuse sparked defense while Stackpole battled through trouble to earn the win. Jay Chadbourne pitched creditably for Bagley’s, as Boucouvalas piled seven hits and four errors to secure the crown.
Portland AP reports Maine fishermen doubt the viability of Luther Blount’s 65 foot stern trawler Canyon Prince. A skipper prefers side trawling and questions whether the $100,000 vessel can recoup costs, though Blount cites foreign use and a 100000 pound capacity.
Major League Stars report Harmon Killebrew of the Twins drove in two runs with his 41st homer and a single, moving ahead in the American League RBI race with 92 after Minnesota held off Cleveland 7-6. Bob Bolin of the Giants allowed only one hit as San Francisco beat Milwaukee 3-0.
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