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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1965
Page
2
Bruce Fenton son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Fenton of Saunders Avenue Old Orchard Beach has been accepted as a member of the Los Angeles Valley College Knights Club for academic ability while studying at Los Angeles Valley College California.
Raymond A. Roy of 630 Main St Biddeford received a variance from the Biddeford Board of Zoning Appeals. The board led by Chairman Conrad A Grondin said the renovation appeal would improve appearance and boost City tax revenue.
Funeral arrangements completed for Jean Paul Lariviere 21 of Auburn formerly Biddeford after a car skidded and submerged in a stream. Born April 16 1944 he was survived by seven sisters and two brothers. Services set for Monday at Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco with burial in Biddeford St Joseph's Cemetery. Visiting hours today and tomorrow at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford.
William C Twombly 80 formerly of Kennebunkport Maine died in December in Sarasota Fla Born August 7 1885 son of Palmer A and Frances Twombly Survived by widow Marion Andrews Twombly and brother Henry B Twombly Funeral services and interment will be held in Sarasota Florida
George W. Bean 93 of 100 Pool Street Biddeford died this morning in an Old Orchard Beach nursing home. Born November 12 1872 in Biddeford he was the son of Wellington and Louisa Bean and a 55 year member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He worked as a molder at the Saco Lowell Shops and is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are with Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with services at 2 pm Monday and interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. calling hours 3 to 4 and 7 to 9 Sunday.
William Laroche age 63 of 126 Cleaves Street Biddeford dies in a local hospital following a long illness born in Lawrence Massachusetts January 2 1902 son of Alphonse and Olivine Desmarais Laroche came to Biddeford early and worked for Bates Manufacturing Co York Division He was a communicant of St Andre s Parish and a Sacred Heart League member Survivors include three brothers Albert Hector Alphonse a sister Mrs Joseph Verrier and several nieces and nephews Funeral from St Andre s Church Biddeford at 9 a m Tuesday with calling hours at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford tonight tomorrow and Monday
Donald Chaloult 60 formerly of Caribou and Biddeford died Thursday at a rest home after a long illness. Born June 26 1905 in Caribou he worked on his family farm and belonged to St Joseph's Church Gardiner. Survives include a step mother a brother three sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 8 30 Monday from St Joseph's Biddeford with calling hours at Bolduc Funeral Home tonight 7 10 and Sunday 2 4 and 7 10 p.m.
Officers and members of York County Barracks Veterans of World War I meet at 7 30 p m Sunday at Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm St Biddeford to conduct a memorial service for Patrick Tarpy a member.
A vehicle blaze at City Square in Biddeford is blamed on a flooded carburetor. Firefighters used a booster line early this morning to extinguish the fire. The car is owned by Lawrence Snow of 9 Highland Street Biddeford.
For Maine the north will grow cloudy with snow flurries developing in the afternoon while the south stays fair. Highs in the 20s north and 30s south. Tonight, cloudy with intermittent snow north and scattered flurries elsewhere. Lows in the 20s. Sunday should clear except for lingering snow flurries in northern sections. Cold spell ahead.
Funeral services for Mrs. Eth el A Kimball of 20 Thompson St South Portland were held Thursday morning at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco. Clergymen Rev Clifford Holmes of the Baptist Church Saco and Rev Stanley Harding of the Christian and Mission Alliance Portland led the rites. Committal prayers followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco.
Funeral services for Mrs Abigail Vaughn Flood of Fortunes Rocks were held Thursday at Shumway Funeral Home in Saco. Rev Lawrence Poinier of South Portland officiated and interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery in Biddeford.
The State Department and U N figures weighed Hanoi's peace feeler after Friday disclosures. Fanfani, new U N General Assembly president, relayed U S replies to Ho Chi Minh and Pham Van Dong. Washington warned of Communist Chinese pressure if talks stalled.
Wells and Biddeford churches announce Sunday and weekday gatherings. Young People service at Fail Gospel on Route 9A at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m. Ogunquit Baptist Youth Fellowship meets 6 p m at the church. United Church of Christ Biddeford adult Bible classes 8 p m at the parsonage and Thursday 2 p m at 291 Pool St. Mrs Donald Fraser. Saco United Baptist Junior High Youth Fellowship meets at 6 p m Sunday.
The Youth Fellowship of Goodwins Mills Advent Christian reports minesweeping 10,000 mines in World War II seas. It notes an estimated 100,000 mines in the Pacific Ocean awaiting removal after the war. The Saco United Baptist Senior High group meets tomorrow at 6 p.m. at their church.
Biddeford Girl Scout Cadette Troop 239 held a Christmas party at Scout Hall Pool Street Biddeford where Linda Boucher won a prize for the most original gift. Leaders Mrs. Raymond Lizotte and Mrs. Joseph Auger presided with Cheryl Michaud and Patricia Michaud distributing gifts and popcorn.
The Kennebunk Baptist Church B O V class held a chicken pie supper with Mrs Louise Russell presiding. Officers elected include Mrs Russell as president and Mrs Ruby Kimball as vice president, with Mrs Nichols secretary and Mrs Marion Cousens treasurer.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH The Sea Stars Duplicate Bridge Club met at Odd Fellows Hall. Winners were North Chadbourne and Rosen first, Chapman and Mongalian second, Wilbur third. East West Drum mond and Angelone first, Hansen and Howlett second, Ross third. A banquet at The Four Winds is set for 6 p.m. Dec 23 before further play at Odd Fellows Hall.
The Kennebunk High School auditorium hosted the annual community sing hosted by the Junior Class. Miss Ruth Barra chaired, Larry Willey led as MC, with Santa Claus appearances and a full program by the high school band and junior high choirs. The concert featured skits, carols, and instrumental numbers, with a collection taken for the Junior Class and ushers listed.
The Mothers Club met at the Lower Village club house for a short business session and the annual Christmas party with 17 members present. President Mrs Natal ie Zaleski led plans to send plants to ill members. gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. The next all day meeting is set for Wednesday Jan 5 with a noon dinner.
Santa Claus appears in the business section of Kennebunk from 5 30 to 7 30 today through the Kennebunk Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce courtesy. He also visits Kennebunkport from 4 to 5 this afternoon.
Old Orchard Beach Lions Club met at Emerson Cummings home with Vice President Herman Merrill presiding. Eight Christmas baskets were prepared for delivery and a donation was given to the Salvation Army. Frederick Daly attended as a guest. Members discussed attendance and a district meeting in Rumford hosted by the Dixfield Lions Club.
Saco voters kept Mayor Paul E Reny in office by a slim margin while delivering a Republican majority to the city council. Alderman Charles Gilpatric Jr. has requested a recount of Ward 3 ballots after losing to Harold P Waight 275 to 272. A canvass is set for Monday night at 7 30.
Kennebunk police chief Frank Stevens says several thousand dollars worth of goods stolen in a series of break-ins have been recovered. About eight persons have been questioned as the investigation nears final stages with warrants planned for an undisclosed number. Recovered items include a portable television, lamps, clocks, outboard motors, furniture, and vehicles.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met in the vestry of the Washington Avenue Methodist Church for a pot luck noon dinner and Christmas gift exchange followed by a business session. Mrs. Gertrude Leonard decorated the dining table with holly and Mrs. Elsie Dame gave the invocation. Final reports on the Christmas fair and supper were shared. A Christmas Eve service at 11 p.m. was announced. Regular winter meetings were set for 2 p.m. with the Jan. 6 gathering in the vestry.
Fire crews from Saco's central station and Camp Ellis responded to a smoke scare at the Provincial House of the Good Shepherd Bay View. Officials said the smoke was a layer from the dump suppressed by fog, detected by the nuns, not a fire.
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