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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1963
Page
5
A Treasury Department quiz playfully tests knowledge of E and other Savings Bonds. The questions cover growth, redemption, buying for others, and payroll savings as gifts, framed as household morale material.
Fort Worth, AP. B C Russell, 63, died after a shotgun trap he rigged for burglars fired at his back door. The loaded weapon struck him in the chest as he crossed the front counter. Earlier incidents included a pistol trap that killed an ex convict in 1959 and a shotgun fatality in 1961. Russell had rebuilt the trap after repeated burglaries at his Everman meat market. A butcher noted Russell forgot about the device while taking out trash.
The Past Presidents Parley of the Owen-Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary in Saco held its December meeting and Christmas party at Mrs. Gilberte Lavoie’s Biddeford home. Officers reported, gifts were given to a former Army nurse and a former Parley member, and Santa Claus distributed gifts.
The York County Branch of the American Association hosts a Christmas coffee at the home of Dr and Mrs Roger C Gay on 5 Braden Street Springvale to honor York County undergraduate college girls. Coffee hours are 2 30 to 4 30. Co chairmen are Mrs Harry Wooster and Mrs Herman Schneider.
Invitations are handled by Mrs. Richard Bibber and Mrs. John York of Kennebunk. Guest book duties fall to Mrs. Paul Croxford and Miss Mary Merrill. Punch bowl duties are assigned to Mrs. Raymond Kenneally and Mrs. Andrew Peterson of Biddeford. Pouring duties go to Mrs. Harold Carroll and Miss Irene Throumoulos of Biddeford. Sponsors are Mrs. Donald Allen and Mrs. Charles Byrne of Fortunes Rocks.
Adah Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Biddeford held a covered dish supper before its December meeting and Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Helen Parks. President Mrs. Ruth Bailey led business with a nominating report, officers to be elected and installed in January at Mrs. Agnes Lachance’s home. Gifts circulated under a decorated tree before a social evening.
The Pageant of the Nativity will be presented at 5 p.m. Sunday by the United Church of Christ Congregational groups in Biddeford. Cast includes Eve Susan Clopper as Mary and Jennifer Parks as Joseph with Candace Calderwood as the Angel, Ray Abbott and Clifford Clifford Jr. as kings, Douglas Wilson and Barry Cartmill as attendants, Deidre Berry Sharon Wigley and Margaret Deans as shepherds, and Diane Wagner Barbara Wagner Linda Hanson Susan Maxwell Roxanne Clifford Caroline York and Carole York as angels. Mrs. William Deans directs and Rev. David narrates.
Senate investigators opened hearings into Robert G. Baker and his cash in Senate office. President Johnson signed orders to let the Rules Committee scan Baker tax files as part of the probe into his outside business dealings. Baker resigned in October amid questions of conflicts of interest with the Carousel Motel project. Gertrude Novak testified that Baker supplied thousands of dollars for construction and operation costs. Chairman Jordan said no further public hearings will occur before Christmas.
Biddeford Fire Chief Arthur H. King spoke at the Saco Biddeford Kiwanis Club about city fire codes issued by the National Board of Fire Underwriters and the National Fire Protection Association. He outlined code applications to industrial and public buildings, hotels, apartments, and homes, and noted heating and wiring regulations and construction standards. He cited city fire losses averaging 30 000 to 40 000 dollars in recent years, with 1962 totaling 39 905.70 dollars and this year 3 319 011.73 dollars due to the Grafton Lumber and Diamond National fires. He described steps to improve fire protection, including new hydrants and equipment. A lengthy Q&A followed. next meeting is Jan 7, with officer installation Jan 25 at the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks.
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