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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1964
Page
2
Noel E. Crowley is visiting his mother Mrs. Esther S. Crowley, town clerk, in Old Orchard Beach for two weeks. He is training for the brotherhood at St. Gays Monastery in Croghan.
Biddeford Saco Chapter will meet tonight at 7 30 at a Bradbury Street home in Biddeford. The Owen Davis Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary in Saco will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Florence Lewis on Lawn Avenue in Saco.
The notice lists several midweek gatherings: Word midweek prayer at 7 30 p m at Ford United Baptist Church, prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday at Full Gospel Church Route 9 A Wells, Home League of Saco Salvation Army Tuesday at 7 30 p m, Congregational Bible Study by Saco Biddeford Jehovahs Witnesses tomorrow at 7 p m at 107 Main St Saco, Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Cobb Parish House Saco United Baptistee, and no choir rehearsals this week at United Church of Christ Biddeford.
Four people were treated for inhalation of coal fumes at Saco Osteopathic Hospital and later released. Maxine Langlois aged 86 of Union Street reported that she and three children were overcome by fumes. Treated were Mrs Langlois Bonnie Priest 15 Stephen Langlois 10 and Joyce Langlois 8.
Seventeen year-old James W. Kelley of Caribou, shot in the brain and heart, returns home for Christmas in good spirits after medical history making treatment. He reads letters and cards while recovering, and a visiting friend from the accident, David Searles, brings back Kelley’s hunting cap. Kelley jokes about trapping instead of hunting and his mother notes he no longer wants the bullet as a souvenir.
John Pierce, 49, of 257 Granite St in Biddeford, remains in critical condition at Webber Hospital after a single car crash on Ocean Park Road in Saco Friday night. Police say he was hospitalized following the accident and authorities continue to investigate the cause.
First inspected were the straight Republican ballots and then the split ballots. Mrs. Hickey stated that disputed ballots were present and explained that only the candidate or a designated agent could handle the ballots during the inspection.
The family of the late Ralph Dussault expresses sincere thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for flowers cards and sympathy. They also thank Rev Fr Henri Fournelle and the Biddeford Fire Department for their support during the bereavement.
Mrs Clara Roberts York 95 a Kennebunk resident for 10 years died at her daughter's home in Kennebunkport. Born Feb 14 1869 in Rochester NH she was the daughter of Elijah and Martha Roberts. Surviving are two daughters two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday 2 pm Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk officiated by Rev Robert Howes. Burial Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.
Mrs Edna Belanger 81 of 6 Pearl St Biddeford died Saturday night at home after a long illness She was born in South Windham July 19 1883 daughter of Benjamin and Emma O Sullivan Boisvert and educated in local schools She was a member of St Josephs Church and St Annes Sodality Survivors include two daughters Miss Rolande Belanger and Miss Janet Belanger a son Urbain and one brother Eugene Boisvert all of Biddeford Funeral service is at 830 am tomorrow from St Josephs Church Biddeford Friends may call at the Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm today A delegation from St Annes Sodality will say prayers at the funeral home at 730 tonight.
Mrs Lucy A Free 84 of 28 Glenwood Ave Saco widow of Horace Free died this morning in a Saco hospital after a long illness. She was born in Biddeford Nov 6 1880 daughter of John and Mary Neary. Survived by four daughters and six grandchildren. Services to be held 2 pm Wednesday at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco with visiting hours 2-4 and 7-9 pm tomorrow.
Rev Sister St Primitive, 78, formerly Clara Papillon and sister of Lizzie Tremblay, died at the Mother House in Gifford Que. She was born in Chambord Que and was a Gray Nun for 62 years, founder of the Gifford Orphanage. Survived by three sisters in Montreal, St Mulot, Roberval, and Roberval niece and nephews. Died, interment in Nun's Cemetery at Gifford after service Wednesday.
Mrs Mabel Sullivan 58 of 3 Main St Biddeford died yesterday at home. Born March 24 1906 daughter of James and Mary Remillard. Survived by one sister Mrs James Hobbins and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford. Funeral plans to be announced.
Bar Harbor resident Frank Walls, 25, sustained a deep mouth cut in a single vehicle crash that sent his car plunging 70 feet from a bluff near Hulls Cove. Police say he fell asleep at the wheel, the car struck a boulder at the water, and Walls crawled from the wreckage before flagging down a passing motorist.
Radio Station WJTO has found a temporary home in the residence of owner Winslow Porter after a downtown Bath fire destroyed its studios. News Director Mike Gallant said Sunday programming will originate from Porter's home until new studios are ready.
This afternoon in Portland, expect sunny yet cold. Highs reach mid teens to low 20s with north and northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Tonight turns cloudy and cold with lows 5 to 10 and light variable winds. Tuesday night snow spreads eastward as southeast winds rise 10 to 15 mph.
Funeral services for Lydia M Wentzell aged 85 of Saco were held at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home with Rev. Stanley A. Bennett officiating. Interment followed at Dunstan Cemetery. Bearers named were Philip Sanborn, Harley Scammon Sr, Roy Watson and Frank Whitten. Ritualistic services were conducted by Saco Rebekah Lodge officers and members and the Alexander MacMillan Post Canadian Legion Auxiliary.
Funeral services for Alpherie House of 41 George St Biddeford were held at St. Andre's Church this morning. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Aime Giguere assisted by Rev. Bernand Nicknair and Rev. Germain Bureau. Choir under Charles Proulx led by Mrs. Laura Proulx. bearers Aime Desrosiers Willie Bisson Alfred Soulard Edgar Cabana Albert Nolette Paul Beaupre. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery with committal prayers by Father Nicknair. Out-of-town attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Armand Bergeron and Mrs. George Belind of Actonvale, Ss and Louis House of Nashua. H.
Funeral services for Dr Eugene B Taylor a retired dentist of 130 Elm St Biddeford were held Saturday afternoon from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco Rev David Wigley pastor of United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford officiated and entombment was in Pine Grove Cemetery West Kennebunk
Funeral services for William R. Cote age 47 of Bradbury Street Biddeford were held at St Marys Church Biddeford this morning at 9 a requiem high mass celebrated by Rev Coleman OToole. Miss Louise Welch played organ and sang. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery with graveside prayers by Rev Maurice Goan. Beavers were all sons Ralph Sheldon Edward Keith Roland and Dennis Cote.
Funeral services were held at St Marys Church Biddeford for Henry James Duranceau of Highland Street with a 10 15 AM requiem high mass by Rev Cornelius J Enright. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery, graveside prayers by Rev Coleman O Toole. Full military honors by York County Barracks Veterans of World War I included bearers Arthur Gagne Joseph Hanusek Arthur Lemire Alberic Danis Joseph Neault Louis Talbot and firing squad members Francis Simard Raymond King Thomas McGarrity Joseph Neault and Arthur Gagne Bugler Adrien Cote all members of the World War I Barracks.
Biddeford municipal offices will close Thursday at noon for the Christmas holidays and reopen Monday at 9 a.m. City Clerk Paul A. Deshaies announced the schedule.
Saco tax collector Roy Tongue announced as of December 19 outstanding taxes total 76,386.73 including 497 poll taxes. The city treasurer cannot pay bills until taxes are paid, and if not settled by December 30 the delinquent taxpayers’ names will be listed.
Biddeford public schools will close Tuesday noon for the Christmas vacation and reopen on Jan 4, per Superintendent Raymond Kenneally.
Biddeford police investigated two separate weekend break ins. Officers Alfred Guilmette and Raoul Hubert found a rear door broken to enter Romanow Furniture Store at 262 Main St. nothing reported missing. A second break at Kalil Buick Co. on Elm Street involved a broken rear window and a file cabinet intrusion with no missing items reported.
The Biddeford VFW Auxiliary sponsored a Sunday card party in the city building. Mrs. Alden Racine won a special prize and as co chairwoman also claimed another prize. Several others including Mrs Laura Dodge Mrs Jeannette Curro Miss Marjorie Hall and Mrs Norma Berry tied for prizes while Mrs Curro took ace of hearts. A second party is planned for next Sunday night.
The Congregational Church Bible Study Group in Saco held a joint afternoon and evening session on the Book of John. Rev. Paul Weimer led the class with a color film strip showing the Bible’s writings and growth into many languages. Refreshments were served by the ladies.
Old Orchard Beach reports a Saturday afternoon collision on Old Orchard Street. Richard Patnaude, 23, of 39 Central Ave collided with Elizabeth B. Little, 23, of West Scarborough as Patnaude turned for a parking space. Both front ends damaged. no damage estimate provided.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH a car fire drew Beach firemen on Saturday at 6 45 p m The blaze in a car owned by David Atwater of 65 Common St Saco was extinguished with a booster line Three men with one truck answered the call.
Viet Nam turmoil deepens as Chairman Nguyen Xuan Chu resigns and seven others leave the council, leaving nine active members deadlocked over future elections. U S and Vietnamese leaders rush talks to resolve the crisis while Huong Khanh and the general staff pursue a path for three months until a fractional congress convenes.
Captain Albion F. Coffin will command the Maine Maritime Academy steamship State of Maine on a Mediterranean training cruise beginning January 4. About 300 cadets and officers will embark for an 11 000 mile voyage calling at nine ports.
Snow and ice unleashed a broad winter blast from Montana to the Northeast and Northwest. At least 25 deaths were attributed to storms following a coast to coast cold wave. Air lifts planned for stranded cattle, transport routes hampered, and states declared disasters as fatalities mounted in traffic, sledding, and weather related incidents.
Kennebunk High School hosts its annual Community Sing at 8 PM in the auditorium, featuring the school band and chorus, the Dramatics Club play, the junior high special glee club, and a novelty Christmas number led by the major ettes under Miss Winston. Audience carols, intermission refreshments, and direction by Alexander Economos, Miss Eunice Fitton, and John Anagnostis are planned.
President Johnson, at the LBJ Ranch for Christmas, pushes to trim federal spending with Budget Director Gordon and three Cabinet officers. Officials reckon total requests could fall below 100 billion dollars for the 1965-66 year, though some departments seek exemptions.
United Nations officials seek 52 to 60 million dollars in voluntary contributions to cover 126 million dollars in unpaid peacekeeping dues. The United States trims nine point four million from the Soviet share as discussions with U Thant and General Assembly president Alex Quaison-Lackey aim to avert a voting clash before Christmas. Talks consider a voluntary fund to soothe the deficit, while the Congo and Middle East missions prompt two year delinquency by Russia and about twenty other nations after January 1.
Richard L. Roussin, 18, of Waterboro, pleaded guilty in Biddeford Municipal Court to operating a motor vehicle after license suspension for financial responsibility. Fined $20. another charge of failure to display proper registration continued. Second offense occurred in Waterboro with State Trooper John Pride as complainant. Also Saturday, Frank Walker, 30, of Biddeford, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle without a license and was fined $10. Harry W. Noble, 48, of Saco, pleaded innocent to operating while intoxicated. found guilty and fined $150. Main Street, Biddeford, Saturday.
In November 1926 Navy examining board retired James E. Hall from the U S Marine Corps because of a bad heart. He resisted retirement and told the board to see all of them in their graves. Hall recently celebrated his 90th birthday at his St Petersburg home saying he has all his teeth and toes.
Police report five traffic crashes in Biddeford on Saturday and Sunday. Ed ward Guignard 62 of Saco and Timothy C. Searles 19 of Kennebunkport collided at Lambert and Prospect Streets with no injuries. Other incidents involve Arline Gosselin struck at Main and Alfred Streets and two car crashes at Hills Beach Road Pool Road and Jefferson South Streets with no injuries. Drivers identified include Donald R. Lapierre 17 of Biddeford Doris Guy 16 of Biddeford Herman J. Mercier 61 of Saco Robert G. Powell 57 of Biddeford Richard L. Sprague 43 of Hills Beach and Norman B. Morrison 31 of Biddeford.
A State Election Division recount overturned Patten town results on take-out beer sales. Initial 239-234 wet tally reversed to 221-233 dry, while other towns Sedgwick Lyman Parsonsfield and two more recounts in Bingham and Alton showed mixed outcomes.
A series of births is recorded from Webber Hospital detailing nine newborns. Parents and addresses are listed for Timothy Paul Hebert, Steven Scott Merrill, Mark Andrew Desmarais, Richard Emmerson Hussey, Michael Thompson, Fredric Alan Leach, Michelle Anne Nichols, Dale Edward Simard, and Elizabeth Ann Boisvert. The dates range mid December with birth weights noted for each infant. A separate line notes Y. A. Tittle’s NFL season record for most touchdown passes.
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