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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1964

Page

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Death Notices for Raymond W. Seaward and Related Relations

Raymond W. Seaward 75 of this town died at a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. Born November 15 1889 he was a retired carpenter. Survived by son Raymond E., two brothers Charles W. of Hollis Elmer Turner two sisters Mrs Amy Maddox Portsmouth NH and Mrs Hannah Pierce Kennebunk and three grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 2 pm from First Congregational Church with Rev. Robert Howes officiating. Interment in Arundel Cemetery. Friends may call Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk 2-4 and 7-9 pm tomorrow.

Joseph Mullen School St Old Ae Macopathic Hospital Portland Kennebunkport Raymond W. Seaward Anastasie Leclerc Graham St Biddeford Webbers Brief Illness Charles and Mary (Stone Seaward Raymond E Charles W Hollis Elmer Turner Amy Maddox Portsmouth N. H Hannah Pierce Kennebunk First Congregational Church Robot Howes Arundel Cemetery Bibber

Club and AOH Auxiliary Hold Christmas Meetings

Members of the E. and L. Club of Saco School Street Methodist Church will meet at 7:30 Monday night at Mrs. Linnette Martin's home on North Street Saco for a Christmas party with Jake gifts and 50 cent gifts for exchange. Division 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary will meet tomorrow night in Hibernian Hall at Main and Elm Streets Biddeford for a Christmas party with one dollar gifts exchanged.

E. and L. Club Saco School Street Methodist Church Linnette Martin North Street Saco Jake Ancient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary Hibernian Hall Main and Elm Streets Biddeford United Church of Christ Youth Group William Deans

Girl Scout Troop Makes Hospital Favors for Christmas

Junior Troop 95 met at Scouthall Pool Street Biddeford to collect scavenger hunt canned goods led by Mary Boucher. They will join Troop 88 on Dec 21 to carol at local hospitals and made hospital tray favors and Christmas bells. Next meeting Dec 18 with a Christmas party if read.

Scouthall Pool Street Biddeford Mary Boucher Anne Marie Thibeault Janet Nolette Connie Richard Paulette McIntyre Suzanne Drapeau Linda Nolette Diane Lamontagne Judy Perreault Claudette Angers Elaine Beslise Denise Drapeau Beverly Sparkowich Katherine Grondin Celeste Lemire Leslie Dubuc Jeanine Cantara Suzanne Giguere Charlene Johnson Jean Michaud Doris Thimble Troop 88 Johnson

Saco Firefighters Answer Two Calls

Saco firefighters answered two calls yesterday and this morning. A chimney fire at Willard Paradis’s home on 41 Cumberland Ave. required Engines 1 and 3 and Ladder Truck 1 with 100 feet of hose. A flooded stove at Bill Bade’s Laurel Road home in Boothby Park prompted a second response with two engines. no equipment was needed.

Willard Paradis Cumberland Ave Saco Bill Bade Laurel Road Boothby Park

Biddeford Mayoral Hopefuls Clash Over Taxes and Education

In a Biddeford city race, Pomerleau and Gaulin present diverging platforms. Pomerleau seeks a third term pledging no tax increases and continued careful spending. Gaulin pushes for expanded vocational education and stronger ties with state and national Democratic appointees. Both are attorneys from Biddeford and aim to unite a previously divided party. The election will be held December 21 with both sides optimistic.

St. Mary’s Memorial Field May Street Pomerleau Clement Deschambault Arthur J. Lesieur Gaulin Biddeford

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Paul Guilbault

Expressions of gratitude go to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during sorrow and bereavement.

Paul Guilbault

Artisan Society to Hold Prayer Meeting for Ralph Simard

Members of the Artisan Society will meet at 7 30 tonight at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Biddeford to say prayers for Ralph Simard vice president of the society and local member.

Artisan Society Bolduc Funeral Home Alfred St Biddeford Ralph Simard

Funeral for Rev Ludger Beaudet OFM at St Francis Chapel

A High Mass of Requiem was held at St Francis College Chapel for Rev Ludger Beaudet OFM 66 a Franciscan missionary who died Tuesday at Franciscan Missions in Lima Peru. He was born in Manchester New Hampshire and ordained in 1924. He taught in Canada and the United States before mission work in Japan and Peru where he served as parish pastor in Tingo Maria.

Ludger Beaudet St. Francis College O.F.M Franciscan Missions Lima Peru Luke Chabot Montreal St. Joseph's Franciscans Victor Desmarais Jacques Leclerc Father Beaudet Manchester N. H Three Rivers Franciscan Order St. Bonaventure Olean N.Y

Funeral Rites Held for Armand M Labonte at Notre Dame

Funeral services for Armand M Labonte were conducted Friday morning at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church with a solemn High Mass. Rev. Henri Fournelle led, assisted by Rev. Paul Jalbert and Rev. Arthur St. Pierre. church choir and Mrs. Evan S. Carrier provided music. Bearers included Denis, Paul, Adrien, Richard Labonte, Bud Harmon, and Armand Couture. Notre Dame de Lourdes School members attended. burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery family lot, with out-of-town mourners listed from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Maine.

Armand M. Labonte Notre Dame de Lourdes Henri Fournelle Paul Jalbert Arthur St. Pierre Evan S. Carrier Denis Labonte Paul Labonte Adrien Labonte Richard Labonte Bud Harmon Armand Couture

Funeral Services Held for Miss Julia Henchey in Biddeford

Funeral services for Miss Julia Henchey a former Beacon Avenue resident of Biddeford were held at St. Mary's Church Biddeford this morning a requiem high mass was sung by Rev Coleman O Toole Miss Louise Welch was soloist and organist a delegation from the Children of Mary Sodality of St Marys Church attended including Miss Elaine White Miss Mary Brady Miss Margaret Renouf and Miss Mary Fearon Interment followed in St Marys Cemetery Biddeford with Rev Maurice Goan reciting graveside prayers.

Julia Henchey Beacon Avenue Biddeford St. Mary's Church Coleman O'Toole Louise Welch Children of Mary Sodality St. Mary’s Church Elaine White Mary Brady Margaret Renouf Mary Fearon St. Mary's Cemetery Maurice Goan

Berkeley campus peace framed after Savio interruption

On the University of California Berkeley campus a peace program was outlined by President Clark Kerr when Mario Savio, a leading figure in the free speech demonstrations, moved toward the microphone in the Hearst Greek Amphitheater. The scene followed a period of unrest as the peace effort unfolded.

University of California Berkeley Hearst Greek Amphitheater Clark Kerr Mario Savio

Portland Weather Update With Light Rain Ending

Cloudy conditions bring occasional light rain that tapers off tonight. Warmer on Sunday with temperatures in the lower 40s and a mild breeze.

Portland

Church notes highlight numerous Sunday services countywide

Local religious groups in Biddeford Kennebunkport Wells Beach Old Orchard Beach Saco and surrounding towns list Sunday services evenings youth groups and weekday masses. Denominations include United Church of Christ Baptist Advent Christian Pentecostal Nazarene and Assembly of God with times at various locations such as parsonages churches and halls.

Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship The Saco United Baptist Church

Community church groups plan Christmas events in Old Orchard Beach area

Noble Grands and Rebekah Lodge members meet at Mrs Ethel Whitten home for a 6 30 p m covered dish supper then business and gift exchange. Members invited to travel to the Odd Fellows Home Auburn Sunday Dec 13 1 p m. Gifts for the Christmas tree may be left at the hall or with Mrs Robert Rickler. Local posts and youth groups publish schedules for Sunday worship services and meetings across Old Orchard Beach Wells Goodwins Mills Kennebunk Biddeford and Saco with multiple churches hosting youth fellowships and evening services.

Noble Grands Association Old Orchard Robert Rickler Old Orchard Memorial Post W.F.W Atlantic Avenue John Sylvester Methodist Men's Club Washington Avenue Methodist Church Jerome LePelletier Old Orchard Beach

Kittery Youth Awarded 20000 in Injury Suit

Alfred Maine York County jurors awarded Charles M Ripley 17013 to 17 of Kittery 20000 for facial injuries from a February 17 two car collision in Farmingdale. Driver Leslie Carlson 17 of Kittery died in the crash. Roy Ripley father won 3000 for medical expenses.

Alfred Charles M. Ripley Kittery York County Traverse Superior Court Farmingdale Leslie Carlson Robert M. Carlson Carlson James H. Emerson Emerson Robert Carlson Roy W. Ripley Harold D. Carroll Ripleys Lawrence P. Mahoney Portland

Beach Youth Injured In Biddeford Auto Crash

An 18 year old Old Orchard Beach resident George Wardwell was hospitalised after being struck by a car at Main and Alfred Streets Biddeford. Driver Ethel Buck was identified. Wardwell treated and released. Another crash on Route 1 Elm Street involved Jane Gilman and Gary Bryant with no injuries. Police investigated both incidents.

Ferry Road Saco Gary Bryant Kennebunkport Miss Gilman Bryant

Saco Republicans Map Final Plans

Ward 6 committee met at Saco Republican headquarters at 196 Main St to review final campaign plans. Harold P. Waight Pauline E. Larochelle and John Anagnostis spoke briefly along with Ward 4 candidate Ralph H. Meserve. Checkers for polls were appointed and transportation arrangements finalized.

Ward 6 Saco Republican Main St Harold P. Waight School Committee Pauline E. Larochelle John Anagnostis Ralph H. Meserve

Beach PTA Holiday Event At Old Orchard Beach High

The Beach PTA presents a Christmas variety program at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Old Orchard Beach High School gym. Sponsored by the PTA with help from Student Council, it features the Methodist Choir and many local students. The Starliners directed by Gordon Haskell, the high school band, majorettes, and a play A Visit from St Nick with Glenna Sherman and others will be performed. Refreshments will be served during intermission.

Old Orchard Beach Parent-Teacher Association Methodist Choir Barbara Jalbert Robert Norris Cynthia Pettengill Catherine Carey Judith Coburn Karen Dame Michelle Beaulieu Michelle Bickford Charles Anton Bruce Brousseau Roger Bouchard John Lemay Bonnie Roy Theresa Dumont Starliners Gordon Haskell Old Orchard Beach High School St.Nick Glenna Sherman Marc Gagne Mark Andrews Joanne Pettengill James Boisvert William Yates

Democratic Coffee Held At Curran Home Saco

A Democratic coffee was held last night at the home of Ward 4 aldermanic candidate Joseph T. Curran in Saco. Speakers included Mayor candidate Paul E. Reay and several local candidates such as Gilman E. Seaver Donald Guay Richard Murray Ernest E. Whitten Curran and Samuel G. Gagnon Sr. The event outlined city plans for 1965 and noted polling hours from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday.

Joseph T. Curran Wildwood Drive Saco Democratic City Committee Paul E. Reay Gilman E. Seaver Donald Guay Richard Murray

Rainbow Assembly Sets Initiation and Christmas Party

Old Orchard Beach Assembly Order of Rainbow Girls met at Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall with Geraldine Durant and Marjorie Douglass in charge. Plans include a Christmas party and short play at Pineland on Saturday December 19 at 1 30 p.m with bus departure at 11 30 a.m. The next meeting moves to Monday December 28 at 7 p.m. with officer rehearsal at 9 a.m. Initiation of candidates and a majority ceremony will take place.

Old Orchard Beach Order of Rainbow Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall Geraldine Durant Marjorie Douglass Pineland

Slippery Roads Blamed for Saco Mishaps

Three accidents occurred yesterday afternoon on Saco streets due to slippery conditions. Clifford E. Howard, 21, of 55 Spring St., had major damage to his car on Ross Road after skidding into Walter E. Murphy, 26, of Old Orchard Beach. A three car skid on Tasker Street involved Kendric C. Grover, -. John B. Paul Jr., 31, of Newtown Road, Biddeford. and Yvonne B. Choroszy, 50, of 15 Irving St., Saco, with modest damages and one car minimally damaged. Julius Rosenberg, 72, of Portland, sustained $25 damage and Charles J. Cloutier, 65, of 131 Pike St., Biddeford, $50 in dents and fender damage.

Saco Clifford E.howard Spring St Ross Road Walter E. Murphy Runnells Ave Old Orchard Beach Howard Tasker Street Kendric C. Grover Limerick John B. Paul Jr Fof Newtown Road Biddeford Yvonne B. Choroszy Irving St Paul lGrover Choroszy Julius Rosenberg Portland Charles J. Cloutier Pike St

Board Names Acting Road Commissioner in Kennebunkport

The Kennebunkport board of selectmen appointed F. Clifford McCabe as acting road commissioner while Edgar Cluff recovers from illness. McCabe previously served as road commissioner from 1934 to 1944 and as a selectman from 1946 to 1949, and is described as well qualified for the temporary post.

Kennebunkport Board of Selectmen F. Clifford McCabe Edgar Cluff McCabe

Ivy Temple Names Slate of Officers

Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters in Kennebunk named Milie Coyle as Most Excellent Chief after reelection. Other officers include Eleanor Leech, Gertrude Dutch, Roberta Martin, Gladys Leech, Gussie Ephross, Lucretia Powers, Ada Foss, and trustees Fannie Furbish and Eleanor Leech. Installation date forthcoming. prior turkey supper and plans for a December 16 Christmas party with $1 gift exchange and a "taste" party announced.

Kennebunk Syrenia Chick Berwick Ivy Temple Pythian Erma Morse Falmouth Helen Mills Woodfords Josephine Hassell Grace Johnson South Windham Adelaide Scheuchzer Gussie Ephross Bertha Twomey Pine Cone Saco Clytie Sall Riverside Temple Pine Cone Temple of Millie Coyle Eleanor Leech Gertrude Dutch Roberta Martin Gladys Leech Lucretia Powers Ada Foss Fannie Furbish Grand Temple

Kennebunk Board Seeks EOA Funding for Student Jobs

The Kennebunk School Committee voted to apply for Economic Opportunity Act funds to provide about 15 Kennebunk High School students with work from January 1 to June 30. Duties include library tasks and other roles tied to financial need, as the district reviews a Park Street School team teaching project under UMaine guidance. Preliminary 1965 budget talks and junior high planning were also discussed with no action.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Superintending Tthe Park Street University of Maine Educational Department Leon Martin Charles Towne State University

McNamara plans shift of reserve officers and National Guard

Congressional reports say the Ready Reserve key officials would move to Standby Reserve while service secretaries lose travel order powers to the McNamara office. The plan envisions disbanding 21 low-priority divisions including 15 Guard and 6 Reserve units, forming brigades within an expanded National Guard of eight high-priority divisions with at least 80 percent wartime manpower.

McNamara Army Navy Air Force National Guard

North Berwick Nips Warriors In Overtime

North Berwick High edged Wells in overtime 83 82 after a final second shot by Del Benway. Cheney led North Berwick with 37 points while Darling led Wells with 27. Period scores show Wells ahead most of the game before a late turnover and Benway’s deflection sealed the win.

North Berwick North Berwick High Wells del Benway Wells Warriors Bridges Darling Goodale Warrior Benway Cheney Phillips Thyng Eldridge Wormwood Moore Lavasseur McLaughlin Clement Hilton

York Rams Slip Past Kennebunk In Last-Second Win

York and Kennebunk traded leads in a tense boys basketball game with York edging Kennebunk 52 to 48. Don Hanson scored 19 for York, Sherm Seaward added 15, and a late foul shot by Hanson gave York the final two points after a back and forth affair.

YORK Kennebunk High Don Hanson Sherm Seaward Rams Hanson Kennebunk

Finals Listed In TA Wrestling Program

Thornton Academy intramural wrestling program concluded yesterday with Joe Lavigne winning light weight Pat Chapman taking middle weight Roger Cyr dominating heavy weight and Ronnie Forrest tops in unlimited heavyweights Bruce Altman directed the program for the Maroon.

Thornton Academy Joe Lavigne Pat Chapman Roger Cyr Ronnie Forrest Bruce Altman The Maroon

Strength and 100 Percent Weapons and Equipment

A concise overview discusses force strength and fully equipped arms and gear. It specifies unit readiness, maintenance status, and allocation of weapons and equipment across battalions. The note highlights training tempo, supply pipelines, and procurement timelines for sustained operations.

Beach Girls Set Ten Game Slate

Old Orchard Beach girls basketball releases a ten game schedule for winter under Coach Art La Chance. Key dates include January 15 and 19 and February 2 and 5 all at 3 p.m. The slate lists Wells York Biddeford Kennebunk St. Josephs with several away games at Wells Biddeford Kennebunk and York.

Beach Girls Old Orchard Beach Art LaChance Wells York Biddeford Kennebunk St. Joseph's

Boxing results roundup from New York to Norfolk shows wins and knockouts

Across cities from New York to Norfolk, fighters scored decisive results. Bobby Bartels stopped Lenny Mangiapane in New York while Roger Rouse knocked out Frank Lujan in Anaconda. Mazzinghi outpointed Manca to retain the world junior middle title in Rome. Nando outpointed Sugar Boy in Goteborg and West Indies beat Simmons in Curacao. Whitfield stopped Barnet in Worcester and Foster stopped Hank in Norfolk.

Anaconda Mont Roger Rouse Frank Lujan Fresno Calif Rome Sandro Mazzinghi Italy Fortunato Manca Mazzinghi Goteborg Sweden Bo Hoegberg Sugar Boy Nando Dominican Republic Worcester Mass Ted Whitfield Springfield Barnet New York Curacao Butch West Indies Jack Johnson Walker Simmons Norfolk Bobby Foster Washington, D.C Henry Hank Detroit

Pro Basketball Friday results and standings summary

NBA results show Boston 118 over Philadelphia 109 and Detroit 104 over San Francisco 100. Friday schedule included Baltimore at Boston and Philadelphia at New York with Detroit at San Francisco. Standings list Boston, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, New York in the East and Los Angeles, St. Louis, Baltimore, Detroit, San Francisco in the West.

National Basketball Association Associated Press Boston Philadelphia Detroit San Francisco Baltimore New York Cincinnati St. Louis Pracuse Los Angeles Pittsburgh iLos Angeles iSt. Louis

Biddeford Firemen Assist Saco Crew at Station

Biddeford firefighters covered for the Saco Fire Department last night at 6 29 PM at the Saco Fire Station.

Biddeford Saco

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