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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1964

Page

2

Personal notices of patients and attendees in New England

Ronald Compagna of Buxton Road Saco is a surgical patient at Notre Dame Hospital Emile Lehouilier of Hill Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital Leopold Bilodeau of St Johns Vincent Seminary Barre Vi attended the funeral of Ralph Dussault from out of town Wilfrid Fortier of 71 Bacon Street Biddeford will attend a meeting of the Association of Public Accountants in Portland tonight

Ronald Compagna Buxton Road Saco Notre Dame Hospital Emile Lehouilier Hill Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Leopold Bilodeau St. John's Vincent Seminary Barre Ralph Dussault Wilfrid Fortier Bacon St Association of Public Accountants Portland

Rebekah Lodge to Meet for Christmas Party in Saco

The Rebekah Lodge will meet at 7 30 tomorrow night in Odd Fellows Hall Saco for a Christmas party. Members are to take gifts for exchange and refreshments will be served.

Saco Rebekah Lodge Odd, Fellows

Christmas notes and obit for Ralph V Simard in Biddeford and area

Church notes list confessions and carol events at St Martha Kennebunkport St Monica Kennebunk and other area churches. Obituary for Ralph V Simard 56 of Saco died suddenly at home born May 8 1908 in Biddeford survived by Blanche Gervais Simard and four brothers and a sister. Funeral at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church with viewing at Bolduc Funeral Home.

Deaths Julie A Hlenchy 92 Biddeford native

Julie A Hlenchy 92 former Beacon Street Biddeford resident died yesterday at a local hospital after a long illness. Born September 10 1872 she daughter of James and Hannah Fogerty Henchey and worked in local stores for years. She was a member of St Marys Parish Biddeford Survivors include cousins A requiem high mass will be celebrated at 9 am Saturday in St Marys Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery Friends may call Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 10.

Ralph W. Simard Orchard Road Saco Biddeford George and Emma Tremblay Simard Jean Baptiste de I. Mass Artisan Society Artisan Montreal St. Andrew Credit Union Simard St. Andre's Church Notre Dame de Lourdes iWater Street Saco-Lowell Blanche Gervais Simard Francis Simard George Simard Philip Simard Alfred Simard Yvonne Gosselin Hartford Conn Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Boldue Funeral Home Alfred I St Julie A. Hlenchy Beacon Street James Hannah Fogerty St. Mary's St. Mary’s Church St. Mary's Cemetery Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St

Kittery Family Seeks Damages in Auto Crash Suits

In York County Superior Court two suits seek 80,000 total from an February Farmington crash. Charles M Ripley 17 seeks 75,000 for facial head injuries and permanent scars. Roy W Ripley requests 5,000 for his son. Robert M Carlson sues for damages.

Alfred Kittery Farmingdale York County Superior Court Charles A.omer Charles M. Ripley Leslie Carlson Robert M. Carlson James H. Emerson Emerson Sears Roy W. Ripley Charles Ripley Harold D. Caroll Biddeford Ripleys Lawrence P. Mahoney Portland

Massive Guard-Reserve Reorganization Under Mobilization Plans

The plan would swell the 400,000-man Guard by 150,000 from the Army Reserve and move 150,000 drill-pay reservists into a 450,000 manpower pool. All 550,000 would be in high priority units, with 15 Guard divisions and 6 Reserve divisions reorganized into about 16 high priority guard brigades. Thirteen reserve training divisions would activate only during general mobilization.

Army Corps

Funeral services for George H. Roussin

Funeral services for George H. Roussin of 26 Reggio Ave Old Orchard Beach were held yesterday at Shumway Funeral Home Saco conducted by Rev Paul K Weimer of First Parish Congregational Church Saco. Entombment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford with York County Barracks Veterans of World War 1 in attendance and a firing squad and bugler provided by Barracks members.

George H. Roussin Reggio Ave Old Orchard Beach Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Saco Paul K Weimer First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Woodlawn Biddeford York County Beavers Arthur Gagne Louis Talbot Alberic Danis Joseph Hanusek Robert Hunter Arthur Lemire Thomas McGarrity Francis Simard Raymond King Gagne James Feeney Steven Macomber

Biddeford Youth Injured After Traffic Mishap

A Biddeford boy, George Lagrange, seven, was hospitalized after being struck by a car on Water Street. The driver, Arthur Gervais, 48, of Willett Street, said slippery conditions prevented an avoidable stop. Lagrange received bumps and bruises at Webber Hospital and was released. Police officer Albert Elwell led the investigation.

Biddeford George Lagrange High St Water Street Arthur Gervais Willett St Gervais Lagrange Webber Hospital Leandre R. Charest Albert Elwell

Objections Talk Hearsay and Confession Testimony

The interrupted hearing saw objections that Barnette's testimony was hearsay or secondhand. Owen argued Barnette as a codefendant had no bearing on admissibility and he was ready to present the signed confession to the commissioner.

Barnette Owen

Fire crews respond to ceiling ballast fire at Mayflower Tea Room

Biddeford firefighters were called to 48 Alfred Street yesterday afternoon when smoke filled the room from a burned out ballast in a ceiling light at the Mayflower Tea Room. Nothing else was burned. The two story wooden building is owned by Osher Realty Corp.

Biddeford Alfred St Mayflower Tea Room Osher Realty Corp

Reserves Oversight Duties Move to Abolish Quarters

The proposal argues that quarters would be abolished and that the main duties shift to supervising the reserves. It highlights governance changes and the intended focus on reserve management. The plan details authority, oversight responsibilities, and potential impacts on personnel and operations.

Portland Weather Outlook With Warmer Temperatures

Cloudy this afternoon with rising temperatures into the mid 20s to low 30s and southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight, cloudy with light rain likely starting as freezing rain in many areas. southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Saturday, cloudy with light rain or drizzle and warmer, highs mid 30s to low 40s and southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.

Portland

Area Vocational School Urged By Saco Candidate

Mayorality candidate Harold Waight spoke at the Ward 4 Republican meeting in Saco urging an area vocational high school to serve Saco Biddeford Old Orchard Beach and nearby communities. He outlined forming a citizen committee and noted federal and state aid as key to realization. Also present were Pauline Larochelle and Ralph Meserve. Election day is December 14 with committee members arranging transportation.

Harold Waight Saco Republican Committee C. Russell Herrmann Glenhaven Circle Waight Navy Yard Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Pauline Larochelle Ralph ‘Meserve

Buddhist letter pushes U S aid rethink in Vietnam

A U S spokesman said no limit on American assistance to the Saigon government, while US troops in Viet Nam unlikely to rise beyond 22,000. Buddhist leaders circulated a letter urging withdrawal of U S support from Huong, accusing him of betraying both Vietnamese and Americans, amid talks of a possible monk demonstration or hunger strike.

United States U.S Saigon Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Diem Taylor Huong

Beating the Grill and Real Estate Jubilation

A humorous column notes global curiosities and personal triumphs in real estate deals and insurance coverages. It promotes Felix T. Sheltra & Son at 48 Jefferson St with two phone numbers and shares this week’s household hint about using aluminum foil to bridge gaps on grills.

Felix T. Sheltra & Son Jefferson St

Chamber of Commerce Selects Slate Of Officers

The Kennebunk Kennebunkport Chamber re elected Frank Small H David Walley and Mrs Almena Greene as first second and third vice presidents. John Cummings was re elected treasurer. Directors for three years are Mrs Phyllis Perry and G Hollis Truscott. Charles Crosman resignation creates a future vacancy. The meeting discussed budget options and a possible full time executive secretary. Dredging project 360000 and industrial growth plans were highlighted.

Kennebunk Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce Harry A. Japes Frank Small H. David Walley Almena Greene John Cummings Small Walley Kennebunkport Mapes Chamber Industrial Corporation Massachusetts Plastics Corporation Morningstar of Cambridge Charles E. Cole Bay State Alexander Brook Harbor Development Committee Brook L. Keith Marshall Area Redevelopment Committee

Area industrial development debated in tri community

Mayor Whelan and other leaders discuss returning to a single industrial development administration. They stress thorough planning, public information, and area-wide benefits, including job creation and wage growth, with openness to joint efforts with Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach.

Regional effort pushed to curb York County area job losses

York County leaders outline a regional approach with the New Hampshire Seacoast Group to replace Kittery Navy Yard jobs. The plan, backed by the James Sewall Co and Augusta’s Economic Development Dept, seeks town cooperation across Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard and will coordinate with local committees.

York County New Hampshire Sea Coast Kittery Navy Yard James Sewall Co Department of Economic Development Augusta New Hampshire Seacoast Regional Development Group

Backing Accident Reported on Main Street in Saco

An accident occurred on Main Street near Olympia Fruit in Saco last night with minor vehicle damage. Charles W. Ainette, 20, of 220 Ferry Road, and An nette M. Scammon, 30, of 72 Middle Street, Saco, were involved as Scammon backed from a parking place striking Ainette’s westbound car. Damages were estimated at $70 to Ainette and $10 to Scammon, affecting the rear and taillight.

Main Street Saco Olympia Fruit Charles W. Ainette Ferry Road Annette M. Scammon Middle St Ainette Scammon

Saco Extension To Have Gift Exchange

Saco Extension members will meet at 9 30 a m Tuesday in G A R Hall in Saco Dinner will be served at noon Officials said members are to bring candles for a candle decoration project to be demonstrated in the afternoon There will also be an exchange of 50 cent gifts.

Saco Extension G. A. R. Hall Saco

Valuable Antiques Stolen From Saco Shop

Antiques valued over 1000 dollars were stolen from Little Horse Antique Shop on Portland Road. Items missing include a 600 dollar brass clock and matching lamps valued at 1000 dollars plus two lamps 55 to 68 dollars and two clocks 60 dollars. Front door forced. no snow prints. adjoining room not entered. Police continue investigation. Also a half tank of gasoline was stolen from Gerard Lavoie’s car in the Saco Tanning Corp yard. incident under investigation.

Little Horse Portland Road William Howell Saco Howell Charles Hennessey Ares Alfred Cote Gerard Lavoie Birch St Biddeford Saco Tanning Corp Lavoie

Changes Made In Biddeford School Plans

Biddeford's School Building Committee approved minor changes to the 26 room West Street elementary school plans. State Insurance Commissioner recommendations added wire reinforced glass and wider stairs at an extra 1400 dollars. Architect Donald Dimick reported on progress. attendees included Chairman Willie Pomerleau and Superintendent Raymond Kenneally.

Biddeford West Street State Insurance Commissioner’s Raymond Kenneally Kenneally Donald Dimick Wadsworth Boston

Pitcher Dick Donovan Aged 37 Tops Indians Roster

Pitcher Dick Donovan at 37 is the oldest player on the Cleveland Indians roster.

Dick Donovan Cleveland Indians

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