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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1963

Page

2

Local Notices Mention Biddeford Residents And Naval Deployment

Mrs. Lucy Landry, 62 High St, Biddeford, is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs. Anna Cabana, 10 Vine Ave, Biddeford, is recuperating at home from injuries from an accident. Ronald R. Guertin, 87 Prospect, St. Biddeford, enrolled in the freshman class of St. Michael's College, Winooski Park, Vt, with classes starting Sept 16. Charles L. Conklin, fireman apprentice USN, son of Mrs. Jane Conklin of 108 Washington St, Biddeford, serves aboard the USS Enterprise which recently visited Barcelona during a six month Sixth Fleet Mediterranean deployment.

Lucy Landry High St. Biddeford Webber Hospital Anna Cabana Vine Ave Biddeford Ronald R. Guertin Prospect St. Michael's College Winooski Park Charles L. Conklin USN Jane F. Conklin Washington St Enterprise Barcelona Spain Sixth Fleet Mediterranean

Knights of Columbus meeting postponed to Sept 8

The Biddeford Assembly Fifth Degree meeting set for tomorrow morning is moved to Sunday Sept 8 at 11 am. Mrs August Albert, captain of Group B, will oversee the Notre Dame Auxiliary Thrift Shop next week.

Biddeford August Albert Notre Dame

Process Dismissed In Biddeford Court

In Biddeford Municipal Court Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason dismissed a vexing and harassing charge against Robert A. Howard 25 of Falmouth after a brief informal hearing. he promised to desist pending a September divorce hearing through attorney William Donahue. A separate hearing on two petty larceny charges against Gerald R. Deschanel 32 of 48 Pepperell St Saco was continued to next Saturday per York County Attorney Lloyd P LaFountain.

Biddeford Municipal Court Gerald C. Nason Robert A. Howard Falmouth Hilda William Donahue Gerald R. Deschanel Pepperell St Saco York County Lloyd P LaFountain

Rescue efforts resume as Bova search continues at shaft

Crews extend a 308 foot shaft probing toward an underground chamber where Bova may be entombed. Earlier rescues of Fellin and Throne, found alive after two weeks, are referenced as officials inspect possible paths and monitor a 22 inch bore drilling deeper toward the bottom.

Bova Avid Fellin Henry Throne H.B. Charmbury Pennsylvania Drebitko Fellin Throne Drebiko Charmbury

House Fire at 35 River Road in Biddeford

Biddeford firefighters smothered a blaze in an unoccupied house at 35 River Road late Friday evening. Engine and Tank 1 crews responded around 11 p.m. Recall was at 12 30 a.m. No damage estimate was available this morning.

Biddeford River Road

Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude to Webber Hospital Staff

Sincere thanks go to the doctors and nurses of the Webber Hospital for their kind care. Gratitude also to Fr. Franck Fr. O Toole relatives and friends for the beautiful flowers cards and other gifts sent during my illness.

Webber Hospital Fr. Franck Fr. O'Toole

Funeral services held for Herbert L. Collins Scarborough

Funeral services for Herbert L. Collins of East Grand Avenue Pine Point were held at 2 p.m. yesterday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco. Rev David Wigley of the United Church of Christ White Congregational Biddeford officiated and burial followed in Dunstan Cemetery West Scarborough. Bearers were Alfred Moulton Roger Fogg Cecil Pinkham Ronald Carr Donald Thurlow Sr and Churchill Road.

Scarborough Herbert L. Collins offEast Grand Avenue Pine Point Dennett and Craig Main St Saco David Wigley United Church of Christ White Congregational

Korean Vets May Qualify For Cash Dividends

More than 100000 Korean veterans with RS insurance can qualify for a special dividend by exchanging RS term policies for W term or converting to low-cost permanent plans. Expiring Sept 13, eligibility ends after that date. Dividends average about $100 and depend on policy age and duration.

Veterans Administration

Bleaching Hints From Laundry Experts

Laundry experts share tips for back to school clothes. They note liquid chlorine bleach whitened deodorize and disinfect, and is safe for white and colorfast fabrics but not silk wool or non bleachable finishes. A colorfast test confirms safe bleaching before washing new colored garments.

Orion Dacron

Weather forecast for Portland with showers and clearing

Showers then clearing east portion tonight and cooler. Low temperatures 45 to 52. Sunday fair with temperatures about the same as today.

Portland Tem Sigma Tony

Tide Schedule for August Days Listed

The chart lists August tides in Eastern Daylight Time with low and high tides for the 30th and 31st. Times show morning and afternoon tides at roughly 8:20 and 2:07 on the 30th and 9:12 and 2:59 on the 31st, with corresponding high tides at 8:33 and 2:11 on the 30th and 9:22 and 3:03 on the 31st.

Multiple Church Services Listed For Sunday in Coastal Towns

The notice lists numerous Sunday gatherings across Advent Christian Faith Tabernacle Faith Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach First Assembly of God Saco and other churches. It notes times ranging from 3 to 7:30 p m and youth fellowships and training unions at various locations including Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Wells and Goodwins Mills. Reverend Kenneth R Henley is mentioned as guest minister at Saco First Congregational Church.

Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach First Assembly of God Ahepa Pleasant Street Saco Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Saco Avenue Christ Ambassadors Group First Assembly God Church Junior Beacons For Christ Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Baptist Youth Fellowship of The Kenneth R. Henley Massachusetts Congregational Conferences Saco First

Drunken Driving Charge Appealed in Maine Court

Roger J. Chasse 20 of Biddeford pleaded innocent in Trial Justice Court to a drunken driving charge from Aug 3 on Saco Avenue. Found guilty and fined 100 dollars, he appealed the case to the Superior Court.

Old Orchard Beach Roger J. Chasse Harrison Ave Biddeford Wesley M. Mewer Saco Avenue Guillty

Keep Right Sign Damage Reported After Minor Crash

J H Drouin 64 of Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach reported an accident to Saco police. A vehicle struck the Keep Right sign at Main Street and Ocean Park Road as the driver entered Main Street, causing 40 dollars damage to the car and five dollars to the sign.

J. H. Drouin Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Saco Main Street Ocean Park Road

Dodgers Top Giants 3 1 for 17th Win in NL Lead Growth

Major league recap from The Associated Press notes pitching by Dom Drysdale helping the Dodgers to a 3-1 victory over San Francisco. Groat drove in four runs with a homer and two singles in an 11-6 rout of Philadelphia, moving St. Louis into second place and one half game ahead of the Giants.

Associated Press Dom Drysdale Dodgers San Francisco Los Angeles Dick Groat Cardinals Philadelphia St. Louis Giants

Territorial Limit Extension Sought by Gloucester Fishermen

Gloucester fishermen and about 30 boat owners urged Congress to extend U S territorial waters from 3 to 200 miles. They fear the Russian fleet using small mesh is decimating the industry while whiting output falls about 40 percent from last year. The fleet is estimated at around 300 vessels.

Gloucester Mass Congress United States

Your Journal Ad Reaches Over Thirty Thousand Readers Per Day

A historic brief notes a successful newspaper advertising campaign claiming reach of more than 30 090 readers daily. The notice emphasizes broad circulation and sustained audience exposure for local merchants and services.

Welcome To The Fold Welcoming Newcomer Judy Gamash

Judy May Gamash six month old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Gamash of 24 Central Ave Old Orchard Beach is welcomed by Biddeford Saco Journal on behalf of the community Her maternal grandparents are William Corcoran Ferry Beach Saco and Leo Gamash 68 Central Park Ave Old Orchard Beach paternal grandparents in attendance.

Biddeford

Births in Biddeford and surrounding towns update

The notice lists births in Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Saco and surrounding areas. Timely details include twins Timothy and Laurie Ann Bert weighing six pounds eight ounces and five pounds ten ounces respectively. Others include James Michael Peters Sean Patrick Shawn etc with weights and dates through Aug 28.

Louis C. Hebert Cole Road Biddeford Timothy Laurie Ann William M. Peters West St James Michael Peters Joyce Merryman J. Albert Merryman Brian M. Tierney Fern Park Ave Old Orchard Beach Shawn Patrick John R. Martin Simard Ave Stephen Richard R. Verrier Hills Beach Sherri Lynn Reynald W. Beaulieu Free St David Reynald Francis J. Pictou Main St Shawneen Frances Austin G. Gorham Ili Saco Keith James Saco Hospital Louis Lamontagne High St Daniel Patrick Robert Stow Sr Lincoln St. Saco Robert Dallas Jr Notre Dame Hospital Elon L. Eastman Storer St Robert Allen Marcel Morrissette Kennebunk Jacolin Paul Beaudoin Parent Ave Diane Conrad Beaudoin Cutts St Denise Roosevelt Michaud Belmont Ave Oliver Maurice Roy Clifford St JoAnn Lucille Gaston” Laflamme West Myrtle St Patrick Paul Michel Lajoie Water St Carol Ann Ralph Rocray Granite St Kenneth Eddie Robert Charette Lafayette St Norman Robert Frank Hopkins Seaview Ave Robynne Paul Langevin Cleaves St Kenneth Gerard Raoul Dumont Jellison Court Steven Mare Josephat Blais Lawn Ave Francois Antoine

Kennebunk Miss Joy Taylor Celebrates 11th Birthday

Joy Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs A Harrison Taylor Intervale Road was guest of honor at a cook out for her 11th birthday Gifts were given and a decorated cake made by Jo's mother was cut and served Games followed Attending with Joy were Misses Ann Packard Jane Clark Linda Nest Betsy Perrow Joy's brother Stuart Howard her grandmother Mrs Mary Taylor and hosts Mr and Mrs A Harrison Taylor

Kennebunk Joy Taylor A. Harrison Taylor Intervale Road Joy Ann Packard Jane Clark Linda Nest Betsy Perrow Stuart Howard Mary Taylor Mrs

Local Brother Becomes Teacher at St Bernard’s High

Mystic Conn Brother Roger Baillargeon SS.E. from Biddeford has been assigned to St Edmund’s Novitiate and will teach at St Bernard’s High School in New London Conn this year. Principal Rev Edward J Benedict said Brother Roger is among three Edmundites joining the St Bernard’s faculty. He has previously served as secretary to the Edmundite Superior General and taught at Cardinal Mindszenty High School in Dunkirk New York.

Cardinal Mindszenty High School Dunkirk, N.Y

U. S. Quads Are Living In Poverty

First known identical quadruplets in the United States are living in poverty in a broken home. The Harris sisters Sheena Shawna Sherry and Shannon born June 30 to a 78 a week worker and his 19 year old wife. Judge James Crosson ordered father Bernard 23 to pay 30 a week for the quads and their brother Shawn 1. Harris had begun weekly payments pending a pauper's suit by Mrs Delorles Harris for separate maintenance. Harris left the family and Mrs Harris' father Lawrence Smith a car handler at a garage provides principal support.

Chicago United States Sheena Shawna Sherry Shannon Harris James Crosson Bernard Shawn Harris

Khrushchev Tito meet in Yugoslavia castle retreat

Soviet Premier Khrushchev and Yugoslav President Tito relaxed at Tito’s Juian Alps castle before finishing Khrushchev’s two week visit. They praised each other’s independent communist path while Tito urged closer West ties and defended worker self management.

Brdo Yugoslavia Khrushchev Tito Julian Alps Red China Velenje Soviet Bloc West Moscow Socialist World Soviet Union

Oddity at Scarborough Downs as seven horses finish in post order

In Scarborough Maine seven horses raced in the ninth and final event Friday night at Scarborough Downs and finished in the exact order of their post positions. The odds on this oddity are priceless to diversions seekers and the crowd observed a rare synchronized finish.

Scarborough Maine Scarborough Downs

Mouse named Misurac ends by keeping family name Mis

In Sibenik Yugoslavia the Mis family kept the old surname Mis while others on Prvie island changed to Misurac after court action amid years of jokes. Only one family refused the change and continued using Mis.

Sibenik Yugoslavia Prvie Adriatic

Wage-Earner Plan Filed in Portland by Frost

William A Frost of Saco has filed a wage-earner plan in the bankruptcy court at Portland. He lists debts of 4627 dollars and assets of 400 dollars with 200 dollars exempt from claims.

Portland William A Frost Saco

Passing Car Involved In Beach Mishap at West Grand Ave

Two cars collided early today on West Grand Avenue opposite Van's Cafe. Clifford T. Caton of Lowell, Mass drove to pass George E. Murphy of Peabody, Mass, causing contact. No injuries. Murphy car damage over $100. Police investigate a separate theft report on First Street. Everett Johnson of Ferry Road, Saco reported a missing car.

Old Orchard Beach West Grand Avenue Van Clifford T. Caton Lowell Mass George E. Murphy Peabody Murphy First Street Everett Johnson Ferry Road Saco

Agreement Ends Poultry Strike at Hilcrest Co

A two month strike at Hilcrest Poultry Co ended as union and management signed a one year contract. Effective Monday the pact grants wage increases from four to ten cents per hour plus three paid holidays for over 250 workers who walked out June 17 after the company refused to negotiate.

Lewiston Hilcrest Poultry Co Lucien Mathieu Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America Aflcio National Labor Relations Board

Wells Men Enlist Under Buddy Plan in Army

Robert E. Perry and Joseph E. Cote of Wells enlisted in the U S Army under the Buddy Assignment Plan, guaranteeing they stay together at least through basic training. Perry joins Combat Engineers and Cote the Field Artillery Weapons career field, now at Fort Dix New Jersey.

Robert E. Perry Joseph FE. C. Cote Wells United States Army Paul D. Cobb Pvt. Perry Ralph E. Perry Combat Engineers Pvt. Cote Edward Cote Field Artillery Fort Dix N. J

Three-Year-Old Honored At Party In Greenville

The third birthday of Miss Barrie Anne Clarke daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman Clarke of Greenville South Carolina was celebrated at a party at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles E Clarke 345 Main St Attending were Debbie Carol and Keith Nadeau Tammy Bouffard Lori Jeanne Donovan Ree LaMarre Charles Smith Kirk Clarke Barrie Ann Clarke the guest of honor Mrs Doris Nadeau Mrs Rita Bouffard Mrs Muriel Twomey Dianne LaMarre Mrs Rachel Smith Mr and Mrs Norman Clarke and Mrs Charles Clarke. Too Late For Classified Page GOLD WATCH Lady's Timex black band lost Friday on Main St Biddeford Reward AT 29456

Barrie Anne Clarke Norman Clarke Greenville S. C Charles E. Clarke Main St Saco Debbie Carol Keith Nadeau Tammy Bouffard Lori Jeanne Donovan Ree LaMarre Charles Smith Kirk Clarke Barrie Ann Clarke Doris Nasdeau Rita Bouffard Muriel Twomey Dianne LaMarre Rachel Smith Charles Clarke

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Ave .Eve News Conrad Pelletier Amy Pnorwell Norman Rockwell Rock of Aces Rock of Ages Roland Collette Buik Bly At Hill and Chapel Streets Bible Baptist Church Odd Fellows Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Kennebunk Landing Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Ogunquit Salvation Army Union Avenue Old Orchard Bach Salvation Fail Gospel Church Rute A Route 109 Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford Methodist Youth Fellowship Fass Street Methodist Church Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Saco United Baptist Church de Gaulle Viet Nam U. S Aiken State Department France Southeast Asia U.S Ngo Dinh Diem Alphand Rusk Cambodia Kennebunk Miss Palace Ballroom Jane Langevin Priscilla Beaulieu Barbara Jalbert Cary Sneider Bernard Henri Harvey Lemovitz Norma McAuley Melvin Simensky Philip Saperia Donna Kirkby Steven Garland New Child and Family Guidance Association Speaking Kremlin World Communist Movement H. H. Miller Tropics W. M Buddy Plan Maurice Gilbert Bolduc Funeral Home
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