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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1963

Page

5

Senate Pauses For Eulogy To Late President Kennedy

The Senate halted business for a day of eulogies to John F. Kennedy, with leaders Mansfield and Dirksen readying tributes. Senators from both parties noted the profound grief, pledging support for civil rights and key legislation as a memorial, while services will be compiled into a volume for Jacqueline Kennedy.

Washington Senate John F. Kennedy Dallas Philip A. Hart D-Mich Art Hart Johnson Kennedy Mike Mansfield Everett M. Dirksen

Lawrence Bowie Is Cast In College Play

Lawrence Bowie Jr son of Lawrence Bowie Sr of Portland Road Saco is cast in a college play. The note identifies Bowie as a local youth receiving an acting opportunity and signals pride from the community.

Lawrence Bowie Presque Isle Lawrence Bowie, Jr Portland Road Saco

Pope open to meeting Orthodox Patriarch during Holy Land trip

Vatican official says Pope Paul VI expressed willingness to meet Patriarch Athanagoras I in Palestine if he travels there during the Pope’s January 4 to 6 Holy Land visit. The move aims to advance Christian unity amid the East West schism since 1054. Athanagoras proposed a summit during the visit.

Vatican City Vatican Paul VI Athenaee I Holy Land Athenagoras Palestine Paul

Two Members Are Accepted By Saco Grange

Two new members, Mr. and Mrs. Leon LaValle, were voted into the Saco Grange at last night’s North Street hall meeting led by Master Robert Littlefield. A letter from National Master Newsome requested the charter be draped 30 days in memory of President Kennedy.

Leon LaValle Saco North Street Robert Littlefield Herschal B. Newsome Washington, D.C John F. Kennedy Sylvia Witham Percy Willey Spring Hill Road Salvation Army Harold Rackliff Cumberland County Recreation Council Richard and June Burke Lebanon Grange Leslie Harris North Saco Grange Jeannette Lavigne Grange Geraldine Randall Home Economics Roland Lavigne York County Pomona Riverside Grange Edward Pelletier Gordon Bean

Traffic Cases Heard At Court In Kennebunk

Seven cases heard by Judge Chester Cram in Municipal Court yesterday morning. Tiernan J. Bouchard of Winchendon Mass paid $25 fine for tossing a beer can on Route 1 Arundel. Billy W. Corvin of Kittery faced an unregistered vehicle charge filed without plea. Edmond C. Mosher of Wethersfield Conn paid $10 for speeding. James H. Kelly of Framingham Mass pleaded guilty to left of center on a grade and paid $15. Stanley B. Wallace of South Windham pled guilty to left of center on a grade with $10 suspended of a $25 fine. Richard N. Thomas of Marlboro Mass paid $5 for an muffler offense and $10 for speeding. Everett W. Shaw of Portland pled innocent to left of center on a grade. found guilty and fined $25.

Kennebunk Chester Cram Tiernan J. Bouchard Winchendon Mass Route 1 Arundel Billy W. Corvin Kittery Edmond C. Mosher Wethersfield Conn James H. Kelly Framingham Stanley B. Wallace South Windham Richard N. Thomas Marlboro Mass Thomas Everett W. Shaw Portland

Three New Members Initiated Into Fatima Circle

Three members of Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella were initiated last night in St. John’s Hall Biddeford. The meeting, led by president Mrs Rose Lamothe, announced a December 17 Christmas party with supper at 6 30 p.m. and $1 gift exchange. Donations and canned goods are to be collected for holiday baskets. A long committee list was named to handle the social.

St. Ande Jane Dubois Yvette Ledoux Janet Alice Roy Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella St. John’s Hall Adams Strey Biddeford Rose Lamothe Doris Dussault Alden Flie Antoinette Emond Loraine Elie Alma Feeteau Gertrude Bertrand Rose E. Bertrand Marie A. Berube Yvette Bertrand Lena Bilodeau Rita Bilodeau Theresa Binette Rosalie Bisaillon Theresa Drouin

Your Journal Classified Ad Reaches Over 30 000 Readers

A local newspaper note highlights the reach of the classified section publishing daily ads to a broad audience. It emphasizes wide reader engagement and the sustainment of small business visibility through persistent daily listings.

Your Journal

Tebbenhoff Named Dimes Drive Chairman in Biddeford

Godefridus Tebbenhoff 3% Western Ave Biddeford named campaign director for Biddeford in the annual March of Dimes drive announced by FE Joel Bois of March of Dimes headquarters Portland Tebbenhoff will work with Larry E Hanson treasurer of Biddeford and York County MOD Chapters and a MOD volunteer meeting will be arranged after Christmas Tebbenhoff is retail advertising manager for the Biddeford Saco Journal Lions Club member and St Josephs Church communicant He is married to Charlotte Neveux with two children Peter 3 and Lucy 2

Godefridus Fred) Tebbenhoff Western Ave Biddeford Joel Bois March of Dimes Poortland Tebbenhoff Larry E. Hanson York County MOD Biddeford-Saco Journal Biddeford-Saco Lions Club St. Joseph's Church Charlotte Neveux Peter Lucy

Saco Industrial Park Group Plans Scheduled Interest Payment

The Saco Industrial Park Corporation voted to pay 3 percent interest on Area Building Corporation 2 notes on Jan 1. The notes total about $40,000 with a $1,200 interest payment. A first $2,000 retirement payment toward the notes was also approved.

Saco Industrial Park Corporation Area Building Corporation Area Building Corporation 2

Pi Chapter Plans Spring Fashion Show in Biddeford

Advance plans announced after a Pi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi meeting at Mrs. Roland Provencher’s home 14 Taylor St Biddeford. The show on March 4 at 8 pm will be at St John’s Hall Adams St Biddeford with spring styles from Bernies Fashions Portland. Proceeds go to Saint Louis Home for Boys and Girls Scarborough.

Pi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Roland Provencher Taylor St Biddeford Russell Morse Ways and Means Committee St. John’s Hall Adams Street Bernie's Fashions Portland St. Louis Scarborough Victor Victor Elmwood Drive Saco Ahepa Hall Pleasant Street Thomas Fregeau Morse J. A. Servais Claudette Monier Robert Bergeron Donald Lester Victor Provencher Invita

Special Kennedy Service Held By Court Decary

A memorial Kennedy service was held by Court Decary in Biddeford at the Fremont Club Hall. President Joseph Lavoie led the ritual with Armand Grebin ex-president and Anselm Paquin master of ceremonies among participants. The charter was draped for 30 days and gift exchanges occurred as Christmas festivities were omitted. A report from a committee on card parties showed funds exceeding the goal. no further parties will be held until after holidays.

John F. Kennedy Oscar Nolette Paquin Corriveau Stella Roberge Aurore Vachon Napoleon Dupras Rosaire J. Laliberte Rojeanne Paquin Grebin Board of Trustees Fremont Club

Christmas party and donation for E and L Club in Saco

Mrs Linnette Martin opened her North Street home for a Christmas party of the E and L Club of School Street Methodist Church, appointing Mrs Mabel Fairfield as president. A $10 donation was approved for the Sunday School Christmas party, with gifts distributed by Miss Harriman and refreshments served by Mrs Martin and committee.

Linnette Martin Saco E. and L. Club School Street Methodist Church Martin Mabel Fairfield Dora Clark Ella Luman Eleanor Phinney Phyllis Vining Herberta Harriman Santa Claus Miss Harriman LaDora Gannon School Street Nora York Mary Rollins Elsie Lane Fairfield Alice Langmaid Maude Tuttle Ethel Cobb Jessie Whitten Alice Grace Edith Waterhouse Georgianna Harriman Luman York Rollins Phinney Clark Harriman Lane Gannon Vining

Juveniles Ordered To Attend Church In Alabama Incident

Two juveniles who admitted desecrating a church were ordered by Judge R. G. Kelton to attend school and church regularly or face a correctional visit. Their parents must repair the church, which suffered 5000 dollars in damages from the November incident, and the boys were suspended to Alabama Boys Industrial School until age 21 if conditions are met.

Oneonta Ala R. G. Kelton Alabama Boys Industrial School

Voice Of Cartoon Favorite Seeks Comeback After Cancer Battle

Helen Kane, once the voice of Betty Boop in 1920s cartoons, lives in Jackson Heights New York seeking a comeback. She has survived four cancer operations, last December, and is finishing a career book while considering TV offers and a life story film. Kane, 35 years married to Dan Healy, recalls early triumphs at Paramount Theater and her 1932 film Heads Up, remaining proud of her boop-doop voice.

New York Helen Kane Betty Boop Jackson Heights New York City Miss Kane Jiss Kane Paramount Buddy Rogers Paul Ash Paramount Theater Ash Dan Healy

Downs Seeks Ballot Inspection After Local Election

Benjamin Downs, an 18 year Old Orchard Beach school board veteran who lost to State Representative Jerome Plante by 22 votes, requests an inspection of ballots today. Town Clerk Esther Crowley set the inspection for seven in the town hall with Downs represented by Attorney Francis J. LaFountain while Plante plans to represent himself.

Old Orchard Beach Benjamin Downs Jerome Plante Esther S. Crowley Downs Francis J. LaFountain Plante

Mass Burial Considered for Plane Crash Victims

In Elkton Maryland an official said a mass burial may be held for some of the 81 victims from Sunday's air disaster near Elkton. Dr Russell S Fisher Maryland chief medical examiner noted difficulty identifying remains of 73 passengers and 8 crew members and stated about a dozen have been certified as fatalities in the crash.

Elkton Here Russell S. Fisher Maryland

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Irene Petrin Yvette Loranger Paul Houde PFTA Geraldine Souliere Cochairman Paul G, Delorge Porter Street Maine Heritage Trophy Mfg. Co Waterboro Lillian Labente West Street Aroostook State Teachers College William Chumly Harvey Mary Chase Hydramics College Dramatic Club Bowie Thornton Academy Green Buick Invicta Oldsmobile GMC White Buick CO Elm Street Saco Grange Fatima Dimes Drive Godefridus Tebbenhoff Saco Industrial Park Group Oni E. and L. Club American Legion Hall Beach Street Biddeford - Saco Chapter Hadassah Lester Atkinsons T. V Voice of Cartoon Favorite McKenney Heard Co Udico Electric Main
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