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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1965
Page
2
A Portland forecast notes variable cloudiness with little overall temperature change. Overnight lows reach the low to mid teens, northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Thursday brings more cloud cover and a slightly warmer high, with northwest winds increasing to 10 to 15 mph.
Mrs. William Wright of 508 Main St Saco is a patient at Webber Hospital. George Patterson of Boom Road Saco is a patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs Catherine Houseass of 19 Wharf St Saco is a patient at Saco Osteopathic Hospital. Mrs Stephania Sparkowich 16 Chapel St Biddeford has been transferred to the Trust Nursing Home. Out of town mourners attend funeral services in Biddeford for Mrs Alice Boivin including Adolphe Simard Edmond Simard Montreal Quebec Charles Roussin Portland and Miss Claudette Turgeon Northampton Mass.
Bishop Fenwick Council Knights of Columbus will meet at 8 tonight in Saco City Hall. Trighe-Beaudoin-Farley-Post holds its regular meeting tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the Legion home on Elm Street Biddeford.
Choir rehearsals at School Street Methodist Church Saco occur Thursdays with junior at 3 15 p m and senior at 7 p m A midweek prayer meeting is set for 7 30 p m Thursday at Bible Baptist 144 Ferry Road Saco
A prayer and Bible study will be held Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the First Baptist church on Ocean avenue in Old Orchard Beach.
A prayer meeting will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m at the First Assembly of God church in Saco in the Ahepa Home at 22 Pleasant Street.
The Senior choir of the Saco United Baptist church will rehearse Thursday at 7 30 p m.
Open to the public, organ recitals of Christmas music will be presented tonight and tomorrow night from 7 to 8 at the First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ in Saco.
Biddeford and York County officials led by Joseph A. Plamondon Roger Johnson and Joseph Wood visited the Portland Youth Opportunity Center to review youth employment services for Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach. Adults 18 plus will access Biddeford programs while a federal change is sought to broaden eligibility.
An 0-year-old Richmond Maine woman Mrs Meleta T Levitt was killed in a two car crash on Route 50 in Orlando Florida Tuesday. Police reported the fatal collision occurred as the Maine resident traveled with another person in a Route 50 incident that also involved a second vehicle.
Fire officials report a faulty gas heater on a hot water tank at 18 Wesley Ave Old Orchard Beach caused no damage yesterday afternoon. Paul Petit’s home was evacuated briefly while firefighters shut off the gas supply.
Jeremiah Buckley 65 of 411 Main St Biddeford died at home. Born June 23 1900 in Biddeford son of John and Katherine Buckley he belonged to St Marys Parish and Holy Name Society. Survived by one daughter Lorraine Montpas three brothers John William and Ernest and one grand child. Requiem high mass at St Marys Church Friday 9 a.m. burial in St Marys Cemetery. Friends may call Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm St Biddeford today and tomorrow.
Mrs Bernice A Junkins 64 formerly of Kennebunk died in a Cambridge Massachusetts hospital Monday She was born August 8 1901 in Kennebunk daughter of Lor ing and Mary York Littlefield She is survived by her mother Mrs Amos Redlon of Kennebunk one son Clifton Jenkins of Wells two daughters Mrs Mary Stevens and Mrs Thelma Kimball of Biddeford one sister Mrs Florence Hood of Lynn Massachusetts 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 30 PM from Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk Rev Nelson Kimball will officiate Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery West Kennebunk Viewing hours are omitted
Nellie A Hayes 81 widow of Arthur H Hayes dies at 113 Fletcher St Kennebunk Tuesday afternoon born Providence Sept 21 1884 daughter of John and Martha Ven nell a Kennebunk Baptist Church member founder and first president of the Lotus Class treasurer for 38 years Olive Rebekah Lodge survived by son Carlton A Hayes two sisters and two grandchildren services Thursday at Angell Funeral Home and Hope Cemetery Rev Robert Wa will officiate friends may call this afternoon and evening
CAPE PORPOISE Mrs Edna B Seavey 70 widow of George L Seavey died yesterday in a Portland hospital. Born Aug 17 1895 in Kennebunkport she was daughter of Ernest P and Mary Murch Benson. Funeral Thursday 2 pm Cape Porpoise Methodist Church with Rev Luther Jose. interment Arundel Cemetery. Friends may call Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunkport today 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
Biddeford firefighters answered a still alarm just before 9 this morning at 200 Elm Street. An overflowed oil burner caused the call. No flames were involved. The building is owned and occupied by Arline Roberge.
Mrs Alice S Guillemette expresses sincere thanks to Dr Fortier and the nurses at Web ber Hospital for care during illness. She also thanks relatives friends and neighbors for visits cards prayers food and gifts.
Reported plans say the United States and South Vietnam may observe a 24 hour pause if the Communists do not launch offensives. The possible lull could cover bombing in North Vietnam and ground and air actions in the South. State Department declined to discuss the situation, calling reports speculative, while some informants expected clarification soon.
Saco firefighters responded to Glenhaven Circle to rescue a cat trapped in a tree. The animal owner is William Kirk.
Funeral services were held for George W. Bean 100 Pool Street Biddeford Monday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco. Rev. Jasper Bean Biddeford United Baptist Church officiated with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco. Honorary bearers included Harry Michie and Ralph Smith of Laconia Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Middeford.
Funeral services for World War II veteran Roland P. Dumont were conducted at St. Margaret's Church with Rt. Rev. Msgr. Edward C. O'Leary officiating. The service included a high mass, organ music, and a firing squad from the Portsmouth Marine Base presented military honors. Burial followed in St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford with committal prayers by Rev. Gerard Doyon.
Funeral services for Ernest C. Simoneau 57 of 3 Sunset Circle Biddeford were at 8:30 this morning at St. Joseph’s Church. Rev. Sylvia Levesque led a solemn requiem high mass with deacon Rev. Valmont Gilbert and sub-deacon Rev. Roger Labrecque. Choir directed by Mrs Diana Rousselle. Marine Corps firing squad provided military honors. Attending from out of town were several relatives from Livermore Falls Turner Waterbury Chisholm Sterling and other towns.
Washington reports the Biddeford Maine airport is included in an 88.9 million New England plan for airport construction and improvement. Maine receives 1.1 million for new airports and improvements as part of a five year 1.8 billion nationwide program. FAA notes projections rely on rising airline passenger and private aviation use with no project specifics released.
The Foreign Relations chairman signals support for Johnson's aims but hesitates to speak on the Viet Nam war. He fears hostile reception within the State Department and expects automatic opposition to any proposals he might offer.
Ocean Park receives a memorial gift a large electric clock framed in brown metal. The plaque reads In memory of Harry B. Tabor by his family December 1965. The clock is installed over the Demeritt Square post office entrance by Acting Postmaster Harvey E. Bunker replacing a worn-out previous clock. Tabor died August 22 last year after serving four years as Ocean Park Association director and during prior summers as Temple usher chair of the staff. His widow Mrs. Tabor keeps the Winona Avenue summer home. daughters Mrs Joseph W. Barth of Casco Avenue and Mrs J Alfred Southworth of Amherst Mass and families live in Amherst. The Tabors formerly resided in Everett Mass.
Albert J. Taliento of Biddeford was temporarily enjoined from pursuing a Nevada divorce. Supreme Court Justice Armand A. Dufresne ruled that Taliento left Maine last October for no purpose other than obtaining a divorce, preserving Maine jurisdiction. The Talientos, married 1941 with three children, have been separated since 1957.
A vote to send Christmas gifts to all Post members who are patients at Togus Veterans Hospital was approved at the Owen-Davis Post meeting in Saco. Minutes were read, Harold Hill filled the missing sergeant-at-arms role, Chaplain Carl Murphy offered prayers, Commander Donald Lucas presided, and Walter Stebbins was named supper committee chairman for the January 4 gathering.
Biddeford Street Commissioner Arthur Pratt announced holiday waste pickups will occur earlier. Saturday December 25 collections move to Friday December 24, and Saturday January 1 collections move to Friday December 31. Normal schedule resumes afterward.
Police report a rear-end crash on Main Street Saco near Hutchins Street injure no one. Alfred T Wilcox 46 of 7 Hall Ave Saco stopped for traffic when his car was struck by Paul Bourassa 36 of 4 Water St Biddeford. Damages estimated 60 dollars for the Wilcox car and 10 dollars for the Bourassa car.
City Clerk Robert J. Fenderson will oversee a 7 30 recount of Ward 3 ballots at City Hall auditorium with Mayor Paul E. Reay and City Solicitor Ronald Ayotte present. Incumbent alderman Charles Gilpatric Jr and challenger Harold P. Waight will attend with their counselors after a three vote margin.
A reader notes that children’s articles are still good and should not be discarded but sold through journal classified ads. The message encourages repurposing usable items rather than waste.
Biddeford Mayor Edward F Gaulin told the council a tax abatement of eight million dollars for Pepperell Mfg. Co. totaling about 160 000 in taxes was granted after a 1964 revaluation. He said the move drew debate over city finances and appraiser figures while plans to meet with assessors aim to resolve differences and determine any change.
Past Presidents Parley Owen-Davis Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary held a combined business meeting and Christmas social at Mrs. Martha Beaudoin's Portland Avenue home. President Juliette Roc ray led the business segment. gifts to older members were reported by Eva Sherman. Sunshine Chairman Esther Cobb noted card sending. Angie Cote won the mystery prize. gifts were exchanged from a decorated tree with Beaudoin as Santa. Refreshments followed hosted by Beaudoin and guests Florence Lewis Gilberte Lavoie Irene Parker Priscilla Hooper Hazel Emmons and Alice Milliken.
Michael W. Mooney of Saco petitioned for a pardon of two minor offenses to qualify for military enlistment. Hearing set for Feb. 2 before Gov. Reed and the Executive Council. Offenses included a 1963 stop sign violation fined $10 and a 1964 petty larceny case with a suspended $100 fine and six months probation.
The Kennebunk Fire Department answered a blower fire at Kesslen Shoe Co around 1 p.m. Tuesday with no damage. A second call at 6:40 p.m. reported a carburator fire in a car owned by Robert Nadeau on Summer Street. firefighter Lloyd Nadeau subdued it with an extinguisher.
Lemire defeats Xaphes 3119 to 2745 in mayoral race and calls for a recount meeting with Xaphes. Recount for mayoral office only. rules and timing to be set. Lemire carried most wards, with Ward 1 the exception.
Town Clerk Esther Crowley announced licenses for fishing and hunting may be obtained at the police station over the holiday weekend. The town office will close at 5 p.m. tomorrow and reopen Monday morning, December 27.
The Red Cross asks for clothing and furniture for the Richard Nemet family after a Dec. 18 fire destroyed their Biddeford home. They seek a two bedroom apartment in Biddeford Saco, and list required items including shoes sizes and clothing sizes for each family member. Contact York County Red Cross in Saco or George Nemet at 12 Grant St. Saco to donate.
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