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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1964
Page
3
Two gunmen, apparently working independently, entered a West Covina United California Bank branch at nearly the same moment and each demanded money from a teller. Teller Grace Lund, 30, and teller Yvonne Christopher, 26, were confronted as they handed out about 4000 dollars in total before the robbers departed.
An event described as an affair sponsored by St. Andre's Parents Friends and Teachers Association. The message notes Jinto and an automobile involved, with references to departure around midnight and participants linked to the association.
Old Orchard Beach post office will offer Sunday window service on December 13 from 10 am to 2 pm to aid patrons mailing Christmas cards and parcels. Postmaster William Duhamel announced the convenience for shoppers and families during the holiday season.
Formal or semi-formal attire is requested for the Holiday Ball to be held at St. Andre's Parish Hall in Biddeford on December 31 from 8:30 p.m. Strong local event notice with a festive year-end gathering at a church hall in Biddeford.
Kennebunk Municipal Court fines range from 10 to 150 dollars for traffic offenses. Roger Paquette Biddeford paid 25 for driving left of center toward a grade. Kenneth L. Fogg Jr. Boston 100 for license suspension. Gerard Couture Lewiston 150 or 30 days for drunk driving. John E. Coney Jr. Bangor 10 for U turn. Gerald Worstell Uniontown Ohio 20 for muffler issue. Walter E. Nightingale Brookfield and Daniel Hassenbine Sr. Dorchester 10 each for speeding. William R. Hartsell Malvern Ark and Edward Campagna South Portland 15 each for left of center toward a grade.
York Pomona Grange met last night at the Highpine Firemen's Hall with Elmbrook Grange as host. A baked ham supper was served to 82 persons. Pomona master Benjamin Foster announced two degree rehearsals on Dec 29 and Jan 3 at 6 p.m. in the North Berwick Barney Beg hall. A Masters' meeting was set for Dec 29 at 8 p.m. in Waterboro Grange hall with Juvenile Matrons and Patrons meeting then as well.
The Staples AMVETS Auxiliary unit holds a meeting at the Alfred Street post home in Biddeford. They vote donations for the National Memorial Fellowship fund and Meals for Millions, plan the department Christmas party, and volunteer for the Togus VA Center distribution on December 23. Gifts for Sweetser Home children are approved. Next meeting set for January 14.
Saco city committee secretary Donald McCone announced a joint meeting of the city committee and the Social Club in GAR hall will start at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, not 7:30. A Democratic coffee near Market Street at the Petrins home begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, with Ward 5 as the base but open to other interested Democrats.
The Saco City Clerk's office will stay open tomorrow until 3 p.m. for absentee voting ahead of Monday's municipal election. The announcement today notes extended Saturday hours to accommodate voters.
The program included piano and accordion pieces by Miss Laura Priebe of John F Hill Grange. Raymond Farley of Saco Grange won the mystery award. It was announced that the fifth degree will be conferred on January 14 at Waterboro Grange.
Post members of the Tighe- Beaudoin- Farley American Legion protested moving the Veterans Administration office from Portland. Petitions signed by veterans and dependents will be mailed weekly to Senator Muskie. Royal Sheltra read Muskie's telegram and a National Commander Johnson letter confirming his Inter-American committee appointment. Next meeting set for Jan 14 in Sanford. Commander Adrien Poissant led the session.
Police say Peter J. Fitzpatrick, 23, of Houlton, owner and operator of a large trailer, was summoned to appear in Municipal Court after an early Thursday crash at Route 1 and Fletcher Street in Kennebunk. Pauline Lizotte, 19, West Kennebunk, is under observation at Webber Hospital for possible leg injuries. She received treatment for pain and abrasions after her car was blocked for more than 15 minutes before firefighters freed her with hydraulic jacks.
Officials invite all mothers of Saco Little League players to attend the Auxiliary meeting and Christmas event to celebrate the season with the league community.
In Old Town Maine the temperature fell to 10 below zero marking the coldest nationwide at an official Weather Bureau station while snow depth reached 21 inches after melting and settling. Eastport logged 18 inches, Greenvale 3 below, Bangor 2 below, and Portland airport 15 below as forecasters predicted warmer air to follow.
Two Saco groups meet at Laura Grondin’s home to finalize a Christmas ball planned with the Rockettes. The Dec 23 event will be held at the Elks lodge in Saco, with Leslie Anderson presiding and group pictures distributed. The next meeting is scheduled for Dec 16 at Johanna Hansen’s Old Orchard Road home.
A mas party will be held at the home of Mrs Jeannette Meriier 41 Thornton Ave Saco on Sunday at 7 30 p m Attendees are asked to bring gifts.
The Past Noble Grands Association of Saco Rebekah Lodge held a Christmas party and luck supper with its December meeting at the Saco GAR hall. President Eva Sherman presided as Miss Herberta Harriman was named to compile meeting places for 1965. Also noted were Christmas cards to out of town members and plans for a York County Past Noble Grands gathering December 21 in Kennebunk with a 6 30 p.m. supper, Christmas party, and 50 cent gift exchange. The entertainment featured the Legend of the Christmas Tree read by Priscilla Ladd and carols with Helen Daly at the piano. Gifts were exchanged from a lighted tree with Harriman acting as Santa. The next meeting is January 18 at the home of Eleanor Kennedy in Saco.
Former Cardinal star Larry Jackson led the major leagues by win total this season, collecting 25 victories for the Chicago Cubs as a club standout.
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