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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1963

Page

5

Musical Week Slated In Saco

A week of Musicals titled Joyous Music for Christmas Time will be performed by organ pupils of Miss uth Olive Roberts at 342 Main St Saco starting next week. The boys program features Christmas hymns a Holy Land tour with colored slides narrated by James Robert with Dean Wolfahrt and David Staples operating the panorama machine. Santa Claus will join to sing carols around a lit Christmas tree assisted by Jonathan Staples and Robert pon. Girls perform excerpts from Tchaikowsky Nutcracker Suite with Lindsay Kirk Christine Robert and Susan Hutchins, plus other pupils. Peter Garland will tell How Music Grew with a junior high club in charge. The Charles Way Shannon Music Club ends with Pre Bach classic romantic and modern American piano organ works.

Uth Olive Roberts Main St Saco Holy Land Dean Wolfahrt David Staples James Robert Kurt Wolfahrt Santa Claus Jonathan Staples Robert Pon Charles Scontras David Twomey Peter Richard Paul Voccia Charles Hadiars Robert Charest George Cressey Tschaikowsky Lindsay Kirk Christine Robert Susan Hutchins Abby Truman Alexander Dumas Hoffman Suzanne Viger Cathy Corriveau Dale Hartigan Gay Hooper Ellen Shea Cathy Lockhart Marilyn Martin Laura Stone Barbara Hasser Jane Martin Michelle Robert Maureen Lockhart Sheila Polackwich Sally Snot Kathy Hazelton Margie Kenneally Peter Garland Music Appreciation Club Kevin Robert Janice Masse Jane Halcro Kim Wolfahrt Ann_Hadiaris Karen

St Louis High Band To Perform Sunday Concert

St Louis High School band will present a Sunday concert at 8 p.m. in St Joseph's Parish Hall Biddeford featuring Miss Frances Auger as guest pianist playing The Apartment theme and Malaguena. Richard Jacques will be master of ceremonies Santa Claus returns, and a tribute to the late President Kennedy will close.

Frances Auger St. Andre's High School St. Louis High School St. Joseph’s Parish Hall Biddeford Auger Malaguena Richard Jacques Santa Claus Lae John F. Kennedy Donald Binette Bernard Henri Richard Gagnon Maurice Morin Mothers Club

Biddeford Knights of Columbus Campaign Against Smut Praised

The Biddeford Council of the Knights of Columbus read letters last night praising its smut drive. Gov John H Reed and Rev C Mel ton Jones sent commendations while St Jan Reinaissance submitted praise and urged wider action. The meeting also reviewed new membership for John Charles Roy and Charles Hamilton by transfer, and discussed social proceeds, New Year’s Eve reservations, and a joint Christmas basket with the Auxiliary. Edmond Neault presided and offered prayers.

Biddeford Knights of Columbus Washington Street John H. Reed C. Melton Jones Conway N. H Biddeford Council John Charles Roy Charles Hamilton Sanford Knights of Columbus Council Joseph Auger Social Emile LeBlond K. of C All Edmond Neault

Waterville Man Appeals Fine For Hunting Wounding

Roger Ring aged 27 from Waterville has appealed to Kennebec Superior Court a $500 fine and a two month suspended jail sentence for negligently shooting and wounding Victor Montminy 26 of South China. Ring pled guilty in District Court to wounding Montminy in the wet part of both legs with a rifle bullet on November 28.

Augusta Roger Ring Waterville Kennebec Ring Victor Montminy South China

Peace of mind through insurance advice from Sheltra

First byline suggests peace of mind as life’s top aim and promotes buying insurance for emergencies. It advertises PAUL E. SHELTRA at FELIX T. SHELTRA & SON, 48 Jefferson St, with phone numbers, as best cover. Also offers a holiday Household Hint to soak pine cones for a gold-colored log fire.

Paul E. Sheltra Felix T. Sheltra & Son Jefferson St

Hochberg Takes Oath As Judge in Sanford

Atty F William Hochberg was sworn in as associate judge in Sanford municipal court after Gov Reed appointed him and the Executive Council confirmed the nomination. The court bench had been empty since December 1 following resignations by Judge Ward Hanscom and Associate Judge John Roberts, raising a heavy caseload and a light payroll.

Sanford Ward T. Hanscom John B. Roberts Atty F. William Hochberg Reed Executive Council

Freshmen Hoop Schedule Listed For St. Louis

The St. Louis High freshmen basketball schedule shows all home games at St Josephs Parish Hall. Opening match versus Biddeford was postponed to an unannounced date. Schedule includes Bonny Eagle December 13 at Old Orchard Beach and Sanford dates in January and February.

St. Louis High St Joseph's Parish Hall Biddeford Bonny Eagle Old Orchard Beach Sanford Thornton Academy

Camp Ellis Fire Auxiliary Christmas Gifts Session

Camp Ellis Fire Auxiliary wraps gifts for the annual children's Christmas party set for Sunday December 22 at 2 30 p m in the Camp Ellis Firemen s hall. The group met last night with officers elected for December 26 and reports on party plans given by Mrs Lillian Morris.

Camp Ellis Christine Peterson Lillian Morris Ruth Cote Cynthia Lemay Morris Lillian Gagnon Susan Gagnon Marjorie Pendleton Lemay Peterson Cote Greta Greenier Ruby Bouchard Carol St. Ours

Lewiston Mayoralty Race Decided After Runoff

In Lewiston AP reports Roland L. Marcotte will become mayor next year after a run off and ballot inspection. Opponent Joseph T. Poulin conceded after partial inspection from five precincts showed a lead of roughly 400 votes for Marcotte.

Lewiston Roland L. Marcotte Joseph T. Poulin Marcotte Poulin

Public Ownership of Rails Proposed in Maine

State Rep. Frank S. Rand R Yarmouth urged drafting an order for a special legislative session to push public ownership and operation of all New England railroads. He cited alarm over loss of rail passenger service in Maine and the Boston and Maine Railroad plan to abandon service from Boston to Portland.

Augusta Frank S. Rand Yarmouth New England Rand Maine Boston & Maine Railroad Boston Portand

Kennebung Masons To Install Officers

Murray Royal Arch Chapter of Kenne bunk will public install officers at Kenne bunk High School gymnasium Saturday at 8 p m with William W. Clark General Grand High Priest as installing officer A banquet with a roast beef dinner in honor of Clark will follow at 6 30 by reservation only

Kennebunk Murray Royal Arch Kennebunk High School William W. Clark General Grand Chapter North America Jack Libby Clark

Plan A Colorful Look For Kitchen

Plan A Colorful Look For Kitchen Select major appliance gifts that make mother's kitchen as pretty as it is practical. Today colors for ranges refrigerators washers dryers and dishwashers span copper neutrals pastels and brights. If Santa’s smart he’ll take his color cue from the appliances mother already owns or give a gift certificate.

Santa

Nine Divorces Granted By Alfred Superior Court

York County Superior Court at Alfred granted nine divorces for cruel and abusive treatment. List includes Nancy Jane Hall vs George Hall with three children custody and $120 monthly support plus $200 counsel fees. Judith Ann Mapes vs Ronald Mapes with weekly child support, arrears, and $200 counsel fees. Cora Hill vs Eliott Hill with $2,300 alimony and $250 counsel fees. Nada Henry vs Leonard Henry with custody, $22.50 weekly support, Blue Cross coverage, and $250 counsel fees. Geraldine Cook vs Dwight Cook with three children and $25 weekly support.

Alfred York County Superior Court Nancy Jane Hall George Henry Hall Sr Eliot Concord N.H Kennebunkport Mapes Cora H. Hill Eliott R. Hill Wells Waterville Hill Nada A. Henry Leonard A. Henry West Buxton Biloxi Miss Henry Blue Cross Blue Shield Geraldine M. Cook Sanford Dwight W. Cook Dover N. H Newfield Chappaqua N. Y Greenwich Conn Hargreaves Margaret S. Haskell Lloyd B. Haskell Hollis Dayton Haskell

New Silk Tone and Glitter Tone Paints Enter Market

Milton Bradley researchers introduce Silk Tone and Glitter Tone decorative paints that stay in suspension and brush on any surface without settling. The paints promise exceptional opaqueness and strong adhesion on wood, glass, candlesticks, tissue paper, and even macaroni, enabling broad decorative creativity.

Milton Bradley

Saco Students to Fly South for Powered Flight Anniversary

Saco teen Dale Hansen and Westbrook student James Roberto will travel to North Carolina under Maine Aeronautics Commission sponsorship for the 60th anniversary of powered flight December 16 17 at First Flight Airport near Oe Hawk. Speakers include Astronaut John Glenn and Maj. Robert Rushmore, an X15 pilot from Madison.

Augusta Dale Hansen Saco James Roberto Westbrook North Carolina Maine Aeronautics Commission First Flight Oe Hawk Wright Brothers John Glenn Maine Maj Robert Rushmore Madison

Winners Named at Beach Card Party in Old Orchard Beach

At the American Legion Hall the C Fayette Staples Post and Auxiliary sponsored a card party. Women’s high prize went to Mrs. Avis Briggs and low to Mrs. Jean LaPointe. Men’s high prize to Edmund Henaire and low to David Simpson. The Queen’s prize was won by Mrs. Evelyn Presby with a special prize to Mrs. Ivy Bliss. A fifth party in the series will be held next Thursday at 8 pm with attendees listed among local residents and members of the Legion auxiliary.

Old Orchard Beach Avis Briggs Jean LaPointe American Legion Hall C. Fayette Staples Post and Auxiliary Edmund Henaire David Simpson Evelyn Presby Ivy Bliss Simpson Henaire Albert Pettengill David Patry Sadie Thompson Avonell Pettengill Presley Bliss Hilda Price Edna Henaire Richard Doe Rose Fournier Aime Violette Catherine Lemire

Director Appointed At Medical Center

PORTLAND AP Philip K Reiman associate director of the Maine Medical Center will become the hospital's new director Jan J Reiman succeeds John C Barker who is retiring Barker joined the hospital staff in 1945 and has led as director since 1958

Portland Philip K. Reiman Maine Medical Center Jan. J. Reiman John C. Barker Hospital Barker

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