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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1963
Page
5
The Future Teachers of America group at Biddeford High School distributed teaching material at yesterday's meeting. The secretary reported, a committee voted to provide refreshments at future meetings, and members ordered pins and badges. Suggestions for fund-raising were offered to support the scholarship fund.
In St. Joachim de Tourel, Quebec, a massive earth movement at Tourelle Creek swallowed four Therrien brothers and up to three hillside homes, knocked down a highway bridge, and sent houses into the St. Lawrence River. One car and possibly more lives unaccounted for while rescuers pulled others from the mud and a Red Cross volunteer described a terrifying, dark night.
Scarborough town officials will use at least 100 pounds of dynamite in a planned Friday blast at Back Shore Beach at low tide. The aim is to open more flats for clam digging by loosening mussels choking access near the Prouts Neck Country Club.
Incumbent Biddeford Mayor Willie Pomerleau recounted progress under his administration to party workers at the home of City Solicitor Robert York. He cited snow removal, street cleaning, leaf removal, cooperation with business and media, a city hall high school day, a parking lot and boat launcher at Biddeford Pool, street sealings, and expansion of hot lunch programs. He urged voters to support election day turnout to keep his administration in office.
The Women’s Variety Club held a candlelight buffet supper and Christmas party at Mrs. Jeannette Jalbert’s home at 75 Pool Street Biddeford. Members exchanged gifts from a decorated tree with Mrs. Lorraine Bisson as Santa Claus. A Christmas motif cake by Mrs. Joan Bouthillette and holiday music completed the festive setup. Attendees included Mrs. Joan Bouthillette Irene Madore Rosa Bouthillette Lorraine Madore Isabelle Desrosiers Theresa Lariviere Annette Goulet Jeannette Jalbert Theresa Huot and Lorraine Bisson. The next meeting is set for Jan 8 at Mrs. Lorraine Madore’s Oak Street Biddeford.
Bishop James Mathews of the Methodist Church in New England urged speeding up racial justice in church and society. He compared racial injustice to Salem witchcraft, urged just laws locally and nationally, and suggested ministers take posts in areas with racial tension to fight for equality.
The Kennebunk School Committee learned Littlefield Education Trust Fund interest totals 2023.42 dollars this year and will be added to the general school operation account and carried forward. The fund stems from a 90000 dollar legacy by James C. Littlefield of Kennebunk and Boston. The panel reviewed financial statements and the system’s part time cooperative program and authorized half day adult education sessions at the senior and junior high schools amid ongoing evaluations. Elaine Nadeau was named to study feasibility of a school administration district with other town groups.
Police Chief John Clark reported a slight morning collision at the intersection of 11th Street and Saco Avenue. Marie Ange Berry, 51, of Linden Avenue northbound, struck Adrienne A. Larochelle, 40, of Milliken Street westbound, causing front end damage to Berry and left rear damage to Larochelle. No damage estimates available.
Lewiston AP reports David J. Woolard 56 a janitor at Lewiston Memorial Armory died when his car hit a dump truck on a Lewiston road. His son Thomas 16 was hospitalized with serious leg and head injuries.
Past Matrons of Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star in Saco elected officers at a combined Christmas party hosted by Mrs Doris Clark on Ferry Road. New officers include Marion McAuley president and Sarah Lennox vice president with plans to send greetings to shut-ins and purchase Bibles for new members. The meeting featured a knife sale fundraiser and a mystery prize. next gathering set for January 8 at Mrs Roberge’s home with Lennox and Dow assisting.
Washington Senator Muskie reports the Navy approved a 4 cents per hour raise for 7,000 ungraded workers at the Kittery Maine Portsmouth area. The increase takes effect after December 21. He notes a 7 cent rise at Boston Yard and urges wage equalization for equal work.
Syracuse University freshman football coach Jim Shreve began the 1963 season with a 15 1 1 record over his first four seasons as head of the Orange.
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