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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1963

Page

3

Local personals list service members and hospital patients

The notice lists residents from Saco and nearby towns connected to the Webber Hospital and military service. It includes Frank M. Murray and Urbain Langevin as patients, Gertrude Watson and Lucien Corriveau as medical or surgical patients, and Shir ley V Roberts and Marcel R Baillargeon among the Marines. Also noted are Gary D Boyd, Robert L Bowie, and Richard F Johnson linked to training, teaching posts, or exercises abroad and the USS DeHaven voyage near Taiwan.

Frank M. Murray Beach St Saco Webber Hospital Urbain Langevin Camp Ellis Beach Gertrude Watson Temple St George Ammotte Deering Ave Lucien Corriveau North St Shirley V. Roberts Clayton G. Roberts Route 1 Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S. C Marcel R. Baillargeon USN Mrr Urbain J. Baillargeon Lincoln St. Saco Eastern Pacific Marine P.F.C Gary D. Boyd Virginia Pinard Grove St Kennebunk Fifth Marine Regiment First Marine Division Camp Pendleton Calif Robert L. Bowie Thornton Academy American Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Boston

Weekly church rehearsals and services listed for Biddeford area

A bulletin lists midweek church activities across Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach and nearby towns. Rehearsals for junior and senior choirs at Biddeford United Church of Christ, prayer services at Advent Christian churches in Biddeford and Saco, and various worship meetings at Faith Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach Ogunquit and Wells are noted, along with youth and maternal programs at local churches. Included are Circle E casserole supper in Biddeford and Christmas charity events for Pineland Hospital and Training Center.

Biddeford Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Advent Christian Church Saco, Avenue W.S C Foss Street Methodist Church Pineland Hospital and Training Center

School Bus Collision Near Lewiston No Injuries Reported

A school bus with 25 children and a car carrying three youngsters collided at a street intersection Monday in Lewiston. All involved escaped injury, with both drivers and all children reported safe.

Lewiston

Card of Thanks for Hospital Care and Flowers

I extend sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses of Webber Hospital for kind care to my relatives and friends the Circle of Christ church Webhannet Club for the flowers cards and other silts sent me during my methana Bay wWiTie.

Webber Hospital Circle of Christchurch Webhannet Club

Prayers at Biddeford Funeral Home for Mrs. Amanda Audie

A delegation from St Anne's Sodality of St Joseph's Church will meet at 7 30 tonight at the iSansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford to say prayers for Amanda Audie a member.

St. Anne's Sodality St. Joseph's Church iSansoucy Funeral Home Stone St Biddeford Amanda Audie

Funeral for Laurence Duross at Saco church

Laurence Duross of 37 Pleasant Street Saco had funeral services at Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco with a requiem high mass conducted by Rev Maurice Boland. Burial followed at St Mary's Cemetery Biddeford with York County Barracks WWI veterans bearing arms and a firing squad.

Laurence Duross Pleasant St Saco Most Holy Trinity Church Maurice Boland Louise Welch St. Mary's Cemetery Biddeford Arthur St. Pierre Arthur Gagne Arthur J .Lemire Joseph Charland Robert Hunter George Souliere J Joseph Cyr Francis Simard Thomas McGarrity Oliva Lariviere Joseph Neault Arnold Ballard York County Barracks

Funeral rites for Charles Corneau at Saco church

Funeral services for Charles Corneau of Hubbard Street Saco were held Saturday with a requiem high mass celebrated by Rev. Coleman O Toole Biddeford. Louise Welch provided organ music and singing. Bishops Fenwick Council Knights of Columbus members attended and interment was in St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford with prayers at the graveside. Out of town attendees included Donald Feeney Fryeburg Clayton Feeney Standish William True Denmark and William Macomber Rochester NH.

Charles Corneau Hubbard Street Saco Most Holy Trinity Church Coleman O'Toole Biddeford Louise Welch Beavers Bishop Fenwick Council Knights of Columbus Paul Sullivan Raymond Ayotte John Hickey Joseph Hanusek Andrew Fournier Clayton Gallant St. Joseph's Cemetery Father O'Toole Out of Town Donald Feeney Fryeburg Clayton Feeney Standish William True Denmark William Macomber Rochester N.H

Funeral for Arthur Robida Held at St. Joseph's Biddeford

Funeral services for Arthur Robida 30 Cutts Street Biddeford were held at St. Joseph's Church Biddeford at 8 30 this morning a solemn requiem high mass celebrated by Rt Rev Msgr Elie Hevey Rev Marc Franck deacon and Rev Sylvia Levesque sub deacon Music directed by Mrs Diana Rouselle organist bearers all Sacred Heart League St Joseph's Church were Emile Lessard Alex Bineau John Renouf and George Trottier Interment in family lot St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford graveside prayers by Father Franck Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Desharnais Somersworth NH and Mrs Jeanne Letourneau Sanford.

Arthur Robida Cutts St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Elie Hevey Marc Franck Sylvia Levesque Diana Rouselle Sacred Heart League of

Funeral services for Gus B Thompson held in Biddeford

Funeral services for Gus B Thompson of 320 West St Biddeford were conducted yesterday at 2 PM from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco. Rev C Joseph Ingraham pastor of Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford officiated and burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford.

Gus B Thompson West St Biddeford Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco C. Joseph Ingraham Foss Street Methodist Church Woodlawn

Melvin H. Gay Appointed Rifle Instructor

Melvin H. Gay of 19 Moody Street Saco Maine has been appointed a certified rifle instructor by the National Rifle Association of America He has passed required tests and training and is now qualified to teach gun operation safe handling and shooting techniques to community members as part of the NRA national small arms education program active since 1876 and widely taught nationwide

Washington Melvin H. Gay Moody St Saco Maine National Rifle Association of America Gay NRA

Christmas Banquet Scheduled Tonight by Hibernians

A Christmas banquet and business session are set for 8 tonight at the Marshview Restaurant in Scarborough by Division Two of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary Biddeford. Attendees gather at Mason Street hall Biddeford. transportation will be provided. Mrs Ellen O'Leary chairs the program with Mrs Patricia Fournier overseeing the gift exchange. Miss Joyce Twomey leads group singing and a charity donation will be collected at the end.

Marshview Portland Road Scarborough Ancient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary Biddeford Mason Street Hall Ellen O'Leary Patricia Fournier Joyce Twomey

Portland Weather: Cold with Flurries This Week

Partly cloudy and quite cold with a chance of a brief snow flurry through this afternoon and tonight into Wednesday. Highs in the upper 30s, lows in the mid 20s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph shift to northwest by Wednesday.

Portland

Community groups plan meetings and Christmas gatherings

Bishop Fenwick Council Knights of Columbus meet at 8 in the G A R Hall. Past Matrons Association of Annette Chapter Eastern Star Saco hosts a Christmas party with a 6:30 covered dish supper and $1 gift exchange by numbers. Unity Club Auxiliary holds 6:30 supper and mixed meeting at Thelma Farley’s in Saco with gift exchange. Ladies circle meetings and other local societies set schedules in Biddeford and surrounding towns, with executive sessions, Christmas parties, and gift exchanges among members.

Bishop Fenwick Knights of Columbus G. A. R. Hall, Co Annette Order of the Eastern Star Saco Doris Clark Ferry Road Unity Club Thelma Farley Buxton Road Biddeford Boy Scout St. Joseph's Hall St. Joseph's St. Joseph's Parish Hall

Ellsworth Man Indicted On Murder Charge

Ellsworth, AP A 23 year old construction worker was indicted for murder after the pistol slaying of Sybil Closson, 24. Harry Brooks Sr. of Fletcher's Landing was wounded, reportedly by himself, and remains hospitalized as officials weigh arraignment readiness. The Hancock County grand jury also returned 12 secret indictments.

Ellsworth Harry Brooks Sr Fletcher's Landing Brooks Sybil Closson Hancock County Grand Jury

Market Edges Up Amid Aerospace Setbacks

New York stock trading showed a mild, uneven recovery with aerospace issues slipping on possible space project budget cuts. The Associated Press index held at 283.2, while the Dow rose to 760.73 as Boeing sagged on Dyna-Soar budget concerns and Chrysler led auto gains alongside small advances by GM and Ford.

New York Studebaker United States Associated Press Boeing Chrysler General Motors Ford

Biddeford Mayor Outlines Four Plank GOP Platform

Biddeford Mayor Willie Pomerleau presented a four plank platform to council candidates. The plan emphasizes continued city service improvements, cooperation with higher levels of government to secure subsidies, an industrial development program, and controlled growth. He noted progress on last year’s five items and pledged to complete the remaining item, plus study of educational facilities and long term expansion plans.

Biddeford Willie Pomerleau Pomerleau

Khrushchev seeks domestic revolution in Soviet plan

Khrushchev presents a program to the Soviet Communist Party calling for a seven year plan to invest 46 billion dollars in the chemical industry and consumer goods. The move could shift focus from heavy industry, provoke resistance from Stalinists and the military, and signal possible easing of Cold War tensions with the United States.

Khrushchev Soviet Communist Party Soviet Union Central Committee Moscow United States

Committee Sets Time For Three Public Hearings

Augusta AP reports the Legislative Research Committee schedules three public hearings with the full committee at 1 p.m. December 18. An executive session for the Aid to Dependent Children subcommittee at 10 a.m. and a second public hearing at 2 p.m. follow. The next day the state scholarships subcommittee meets at 9:30 a.m. and the WCBB relations subcommittee at 10:30.

Augusta WCBB

Elizabeth Bernier Engaged to Fernand Martel in Biddeford

Mr and Mrs Henry Bernier of 135 Cleaves St Biddeford announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth to Fernand Martel son of Mr and Mrs Omer Martel of 8 Judge St Biddeford. Elizabeth a St Andre High School graduate works at H Thibodeau and Son Dairy while Martel a St Louis High School graduate works at Marblehead Boat Yard Pool Rd Biddeford. A May wedding is planned.

Henry Bernier Cleaves St Biddeford Elizabeth Bernier Fernand Martel Omer Martel Judge St Bernier Ist. Andre’s High School H. Thibodeau and Son Buxton Road Saco Martel St.Louis High School Marblehead Pool Road

Case Against Marguerite Bond Filed In Saco

Marguerite E. Bond, 69, of Kennebunk had her case filed in Saco Municipal Court by Judge Hilary Mahaney after a red light violation at Elm and Scammon Streets. Alban Bilodeau, 30, of Westbrook pleaded guilty to improper passing on the Maine Turnpike and was fined $25. John Holman of Buxton faced breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony. case continued to December 17 with $1,000 bail posted.

Marguerite E. Bond Kennebunk Hilary Mahaney Saco Elm Scammon Alban Bilodeau Westbrook G. Paul Falconer Maine Mahaney John Holman Buxton York County Burleigh Richards Jr Holman

Saco Man Injured In Biddeford Crash

A collision at Graham and Alfred Streets midday injured Robert Larose, 55, of Saco, who rode in a 1963 pickup driven by Coley H. Whitehurst, 40, of Biddeford, as it struck a 1957 sedan driven by Joan D. Lafortune, 20, of Biddeford. Police listed Larose’s injuries as slight.

Graham and Alfred Streets Robert Larose Saco Larose Coley H. Whitehurst Ashland Ave Biddeford Joan D. Lafortune Harvard St

Grand Jury Will Receive Death Case

Skowhegan Maine AP reports 19 year old Charles J. Thibault was fatally struck by a police cruiser on Madison Ave. Preliminary investigation finds no fault by patrolman David Sirois who drove the cruiser. County Attorney Clinton Townsend notes the death will be presented to a grand jury as routine.

Skowhegan Charles J. Thibault Thibault Madison Ave Clinton Townsend David Sirois

Flying Santa Claus Begins Flights Along The Coast

Edward Rowe Snow Jr known as the Flying Santa Claus is again making his annual New England coast flights delivering gift packages to lighthouse staff and coastal residents. He landed at Portland airport after a Norwood flight and dropped gifts for Adelbert Jakeman Sr Mrs and Edward P Johnson at Ocean Park. The 27th year of flights includes wood Island Light Biddeford Pool and Goat Island Light Station items such as candy tobacco toys and books donated by manufacturers.

Edward Rowe Snow Jr Quincey Mass Santa Claus New England Portland Norwood Adelbert M. Jakeman Sr Edward P. Johnson Ocean Park Randall Avenue Snow Wood Island Biddeford Pool David Winchester Goat Island Kennebunkport Clifton Cousens

East Germany Sets Terms for West Berlin Visitors

East Germany said two political conditions must be met for West Berliners to visit relatives in East Berlin at Christmas. The West Berlin administration must deal directly with the East regime, and permit offices must be on West Berlin soil. A move proposed last Thursday would allow West Berliners to cross from Dec 15 to Jan 5, but East Berliners could not travel west.

Red Brandt

UN Delegates Angered By Galvao Speech At U N

Henrique Galvao, hijacker of the Portuguese liner Santa Maria, faced African delegates at the United Nations trusteeship committee who condemned his remarks on independence moves in African colonies and urged him to focus on Angola Mozambique and Portuguese Guinea. He warned Salazar could not be removed without Western action and prepared to fly to Brazil, where he lives in exile after the 1961 hijacking and ship officer death.

United Nations, N.Y Henrique Galvao Santa Maria New York Brazil U.N Galvao Portugal Angola Africa Antonio de Oliveira Salazar Salazar United States Britain France Achkar Marof Guinea Mozambique Portuguese Guinea Marof Washington State Department Lisbon

Lesieur Edges Fortier In Tight Biddeford Race

Lesieur defeated Fortier in a close City Council contest with Ward 5 decision tipping the result. Pomerleau led the ticket to a 58-25 win over Noble Jr. Matthews won the nomination for war den 51-33 over Marcotte as Alley failed to win at large. A 1960 caucus law revision allows recounts with written requests to City Clerk Deshaies by 8 p.m. and must start within 48 hours of polls closing.

Willie W. Pomerleau Board OF Education Elizabeth E. Hill Police Commission Joseph E. St. Louis Rodote Shining Robert J. Potvin Antonio J. Dallaire Raymond P. Belanger Robert L. Nobie, Jr Bouert GOURE Eva A. Wilson Albert H. Marcotte Lawrence H. Matthews Mary H. Clopper Romeo J. Camire Donald Bouffard Emile J. Picard Raynald Thibodeau Raymond L. Grenier June C. Demeule Ronald M. Lynes Biddeford Frederick Deschambeault Peter J. Farley Conrad T. Fortier Arthur J. Lesieur Henry W. Labbeee Philip L. Beaudette Alphonse J. Remillard Luciien Doyonee Robert A. Petrin Seer Theodore Truman Peneenee Joseph Zaitlin Jean Levis Belair Ieee Eeees Joseph Andre Bolduc Gilbert R. Boucher Roland G. Hamel Ee Paul E. Laflamme Normand Larose Leo R. Lemire Raoul Lessard George C. Neault Maurice J. Neault Cee Wee Ene Oscar Peloquin Napoleon Verrier Steen Wena Alfred Cloutier Laura M. Gimard Roland L'Heureux Lucienne A. Valliere Joseph R. Remillard Harrison E. Grover Eevee L. R. Bouchard Albert Verrier Steeeeersetons Vine E. Guertin Eee Ewene P. Antonio Jacques Teede Mewn Eene Aime Auger Joseph A. Lehoux George J. Tremblay Armand Masse Eae Seewes Elizabeth Gonneville Edgar E. Marte Norma L. Lavigne Rudolph A. Bergeron Lione Lizotte Bernard G. Neveux Alton W Palmer -Eeeee Jean Boisse Alfred DesRoberts Marie M Gagne Benjamin Hal Ernest N. Fontaine Rose Lemovitz Paul H. Chenard Dorothy L. Pillsbury Leo C. Tremblay Ee George L. Simard Democrar City Committee Joseph A. Bouvier Lionel R. Croteau Leonard A. Drapeau Wilfred L. Fecteau Leon T. Grover Paul E. Laflamme Eee Emile G Leblond Jr Geraldine Poisson Esdras Goulet Lorraine Caron Alphee Lambert Romeo Sevigny Conrad A Roberg Conrad R. Moisan Alcide J Gagne Julien R. Petit See Wilfrid Brunelle Daniel P. Cantara Seeveee Royal R. Larose F. Gross Robert L. Noble Jr Noble Pomerleau Gross Downing Albert Marcotte Preston Alley Paul Deshaies Lesieur Fortier

Britain and West Germany seek common market ties

The communique from London and Bonn urges continued regular contacts with Britain and the Western European Union to preserve hopes for Britain's entry into the Common Market. It also addresses German fears of a too-soft British policy toward the Communist bloc and aims to reassure West Germany about Britain's stance.

Soviet Union Britain Bonn

Bomb lands in flower bed near high commissioner's party

The incident description notes a bomb launched from a spectator balcony at an airport building and landing in a flower bed close to the high commissioner's party, continuing the report from page one.

High Commissioner's

Augusta Youth Was Sinatra's Roommate

An Augusta youth rooming with Frank Sinatra Jr. was unharmed when the young singer was kidnapped at Lake Tahoe Nevada on Monday. John N. Foss, 26 year old trumpeter, telephoned his parents that he was bound and gagged.

Augusta Frank Sinatra Jr Lake Tahoe Nev John N. Foss

News At A Glance: Sinai and Sinatra in Snowy Pursuit

Snowy mountain search around Lake Tahoe for Frank Sinatra Jr. continues as six men taken by authorities are said to have no link to the kidnap case. Dallas Sheriff says Jack Ruby is getting a little gloomy in jail while Studebaker vows Canada production will continue at reduced scale. President Johnson reportedly cancels a space project as Air Force aims face a setback. Civil rights drive ahead in Congress as foreign aid stands at 2.6 billion. Hostage fears rise in Bolivia with four Americans and 17 others held while two leaders may be released.

Snowy Mountain Lake Tahoe Frank Sinatra Jr Sinatra Studebaker Corp Canada U.S Dallas Jack Ruby Lee Harvey Oswald Washlington Johnson Air Force Henry Cabot Lodge State Department Congress

Kidnapping Scene Cited In Dining Room Turn of Events

The passage notes a man held by kidnappers in a dining room where he and a person named Sinatra were dining. He is identified as the son of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Foss.

Sinatra John S. Foss

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