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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1963

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Miss Jennie B. Bowers in Webber Hospital Patient

Miss Jennie Bowers of 28 Cutts Avenue Saco is listed as a patient at Webber Hospital. Mr and Mrs Albert Nadeau of 160 South Street Biddeford attended the midnight Mass Christmas Eve at Holy Family Church Lewiston where their son Rev Real Nadeau served as pastor and delivered the sermon.

Jennie B. Bowers Cutts Ave Saco Webber Hospital Albert Nadeau South St Biddeford Holy Family Church Lewiston Real Nadeau

Morrissey 65 Biddeford resident dies after long illness

Leon Francis Morrissey of 37 Bay Street Biddeford aged 65 died suddenly at home after a long illness. A former chief serviceman for foreign sales at Saco Lowell shops he was retired three years. He was a Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate and attended Harvard University. Survived by widow Lillian Murphy Morrissey. Private funeral Friday 2 p.m. at Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford burial Laurel Hill Cemetery. Portland forecast: fair to cloudy with cold high 10 to 20, snow flurries mountain areas, zero to 10 below tonight.

Leon Francis Morrissey Bay St Biddeford Middleboro Mass James and Mary (Burns) Morrissey Saco Lowell Ile Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lowell Textile College Harvard University Portland

Saco Firemen's Auxiliary Meeting Tonight

Saco Firemen's Auxiliary will meet at 8 tonight at the home of Mrs. Rita Jacques on Spring Street in Saco.

Saco Rita Jacques Spring Street

Cadets of Saco Salvation Army to Meet Friday

Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m in the church hall for the weekly session.

Saco Salvation Army

Christmas Traffic Accidents Mar Saco Freeway Slipups

Multiple Christmas week crashes reported by Saco police. Gilbert R. Johnson and family of Old Orchard Beach suffered a rollover on Ocean Park Road with extensive front end damage estimated at 945 dollars. Doris Rumery and Richard G. Boudreau collided on Main Street causing minor damages. Carlton Pendleton hit a garage on Seaside Avenue after hitting slush. A Mink and Biddeford collision on Airfield Street caused 76.76 dollars in damage. Cote and Wire cars also damaged on Ocean Park Road during a right turn into a driveway.

Gilbert R. Johnson School Street Old Orchard Beach Saco Ocean Park Road Johnson Sharon Gilman Carl Doris M. Rumery Wakefield Ave Peperell Square Richard G. Boudreau St. Mary’s St Biddeford Main Street Boudreaux Carlton Pendleton Shepard Ave Seaside Avenue Walter Rahmanop Airfield Street Roland R. Mink Emery St Leo G. Cote Old Salt Road Wilfrid Wire Vire

Hearing Postponed In York County Mandamus Case

The York County Supreme Court session in Alfred postponed a mandamus petition by Edward Caron Jr. through his mother to force Biddeford Board of Education to issue a diploma. The delay cites the death of presiding Justice Cecil Siddall's father. no new date is set.

York County Supreme Court Alfred Edward Caron Jr Biddeford Board of Education Fron Biddeford High School Cecil Siddall

Funeral services for Mrs Mary E Hawkes

Funeral services for Mrs Mary E Hawkes widow of George Hawkes were held at 10 a m Tuesday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco Rev Paul K Weimer pastor of the First Parish Congregational Church officiated burial was in Laure l Hill Cemetery

Mary Hawkes Mary E. Hawkes Ferry Road Saco George Hawkes Dennett and Craig Main St Paul K. Weimer First Parish Congregational Church Laure! Hil

Miss Louise Anderson Dies at 11 in Saco

Louise Annie Anderson of Flag Pond Road Saco died suddenly yesterday. Born March 14 1952 in Portland she was a student at C K Burns School and a member of Bible Baptist Church and the North Saco Juvenile Grange. Survivors include her parents two brothers two sisters and extended relatives. Funeral services are set for 2 pm Saturday at Shumway Funeral Home with viewing tonight and tomorrow night 7 to 9.

Louise Annie Anderson Flag Pond Road Saco Portland William and Amy (Fullerton) Anderson C. K. Burns School Bible Baptist Church North Saco Clarence Fullerton Boston Josiah Chase Shumway Funeral Home Spring St

Bright John M Bright 56 Saco landscaper dies suddenly

John M Bright 56 of 5 Water St Saco died suddenly at a local hospital yesterday. Born August 6 1907 in Saco he was a self employed landscaper for 30 years active in Saco Democratic circles former street commissioner alderman and former chairman of the Saco Democratic City committee. Survived by widow Esther two sons Michael and John Jr a sister and a brother calling hours today and tomorrow at Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford arrangements for funeral services to be announced later.

John M. Bright Water St Saco John Annie (Mullen) Bright Democratic City Committee Esther (Whittingham) Bright Michael M. Bright S. J Dorchester Mass John B. Bright Elizabeth Gaulin Biddeford Edward Bright Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St

Death Notice for Ralph F. Berry of Biddeford

Ralph Fred Berry 20 of 31 Emery St Biddeford died Tuesday night after a long illness He was born in Bath December 11 1943 and was the son of Edward A and Norma Kelley Berry Survived by his parents two sisters Colleen and Nancy and two brothers Dale and Wendell all of Biddeford Funeral service at 2 pm tomorrow from Blackwood Funeral Home Jonesport Interment Bay View Cemetery Jonesport

Ralph Fred Berry Emery St Biddeford Bath Edward A Norma Kelley) Berry Colleen Nancy Dale Wendell Blackwood Funeral Home Jonesport Bay View

Obituary for Joseph Lefebvre of Biddeford

Joseph G Lefebvre 63 of 48 Pike St Biddeford died suddenly at St Andre s Church during Midnight Mass due to heart disease Medical examiner Dr J Robert Downing attributed the cause He was born Aug 27 1900 in Sanford son of Joseph and Emma Lefebvre educated at St Andre s Parochial School longtime Bates Mfg Co employee retired five years Survived by one sister Mrs Jean B Paul and several nieces and nephews Friends may call Emond Funeral Home Biddeford today and Friday 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p m Funeral from St Andre s Church Saturday at 9 a m

Joseph G. Lefebvre Pike St Biddeford St. Andre’s Church J. Robert Downing Sanford Joseph and Emma Benoit) Lefebvre St. Andre's Bates Mfg. Co St. Andre's Church Sacred Heart League Cercle Lacordaire Society St. Jean Baptist Catholic Order of Foresters Third Order of St. Francis Jean B. Paul Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Daughters of Isabella Meet to Pray for Joseph Lefebvre

Our Lady of Fatima Circle will gather at 7 30 tonight at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to say prayers for Joseph Lefebvre brother of member Mrs Emma Paul.

Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford Joseph Lefebvre Emma Paul

TO SAY PRAYERS Meeting of St Jean Baptist Bienfaisance

Members of the Society of St. Jean Baptist Bienfaisance will meet tonight at 7 20 at the local church venue to conduct prayers and fellowship as part of their regular routine.

Society of St. Jean Baptist

Biddeford Woman Mrs Gleason Dies After Illness

Mrs. John Gleason 68 of 39 High St Biddeford died in a local hospital after a long illness. Born April 11 1895 in Biddeford daughter of Isai and Honorine Moreau she owned a High Street variety store for 18 years. Survived by her husband John J Gleason and son Thomas F Gleason both of Biddeford two sisters and two brothers. Visitation at Emond Funeral Home today and tomorrow 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p m Funeral from St Andre Church Saturday at 10 a m.

Gracia M. Gleason High St Biddeford Isai and Honorine (Garneau) Moreau St. Andre’s Ste. Anne Sodality Third Order of St. Francis John J. Gleason Thomas F. Gleason Eva Chantigny Laura Boisvert Joseph Moreau East Templeton Mass Alphonse Moreau Simsbury Conn Emond Funeral Home Hill St St. Andre’s Church

Henri P Lamothe Dies in Franklin At 56

Henri P Lamothe 56 of Franklin N H died suddenly Tuesday Born in Biddeford Maine son of Paul and Hedwidge Thibo deau Lamothe educated in Biddeford Victo riaville College Que and Boston School of Embalming He resided here 30 years and was an undertaker Survivors include his widow Etta O Malley Lamothe a son David both of Franklin one brother Adrien A Lamothe Biddeford Maine four sisters Mrs Almeria Campbell Mrs Emil Randall Mrs Ovide Beaudoin and Mrs Oscar Pois son all of Biddeford Maine and several nieces and nephews services to be conducted here at 10 am tomorrow

Franklin N. H Henri P. Lamothe Biddeford Maine Paul and Hedwidge (Thibodeau) Lamothe Victoriaville College Que Boston School of Embalming Mass Etta ‘O'Malley Lamothe David Adrien A. Lamothe Almeria Campbell Emil. Randall Ovide Beaudoin Oscar Poisson

Widow Marie O Clair dies after short illness in Biddeford

Marie O Clair 64 of 25 Franklin St Biddeford died in a local hospital after a brief illness She was born August 23 1899 in Caribou daughter of Michel and Emely Guerrette and moved to Biddeford about 22 years ago Survived by two sons Jack and Leon plus daughter Marie Grondin nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren Funeral arrangements include viewing today at the funeral home 2 5 and 7 9 and funeral from St Josephs Church Friday at 8 30 am

Marie O'Clair Franklin St Biddeford Caribou Michel and Emely Michaud Guerrette Saco-Lowell Neal's Novelty Shop St. Joseph's Church Democratic Club

Biddeford Woman Felicia Micknewich Dies at 72

Mrs Felicia Micknewich 72 of 25 Wentworth St Biddeford died yesterday at a local hospital Born Nov 20 1891 in Poland daughter of Puisz and Teodoziia Gintot Rzecyski She was a parishioner of St Marys Church Survived by husband Stephen Micknewich three daughters Jennie Chick Mrs James Sullivan Mrs Phyllis Mininni two sons Vincent and Edwin one nephew Joseph Osmoloski Funeral at St Marys Church with calling hours at Cosgrove Funeral Home.

Felicia Micknewich Wentworth St Biddeford Poland Puisz Teodoziia (Gintot) Rzecyski St. Mary's Church Stephen Micknewich Jennie Chick Alfred James Sullivan Devon Conn Phyllis Mininni Vincent York Edwin Auburn Joseph Osmoloski Rochester N. Y St. Mary’s Church Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St

Lafayette Court to Meet in Biddeford for Le febvre Rites

Members of Lafayette Court Catholic Order of Foresters will meet at 7 tonight at St. in Biddeford to pay respects to Joseph G. Le Febvre.

Lafayette Court Catholic Order of Foresters Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford Joseph G. Lefebvre

Funeral Notice for Joseph G. Lefebvre in Biddeford

FEmond Funeral Home at 72 Hill Street Biddeford will say prayers for Joseph G. Lefebvre a member.

North Carolina launches 14 million poverty breakthrough

Gov. Terry Sanford leads a statewide and Ford Foundation backed program to reform early education in North Carolina. The North Carolina Fund will run 10 community projects and a statewide reading writing and arithmetic initiative starting in January across 20 elementary schools. The plan targets first through third grades by achievement level to reduce dropouts and illiteracy, with long range goals over five years.

North Carolina Terry Sanford Tar Heel Phil Corner Raleigh N.C Terry ‘Sanford Sanford Ford Foundation North Carolina Fund George Esser

Saco Couple Marks 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Stirling celebrated their Golden Anniversary at home 10 Ferry Road Saco with daughter Mrs. Edith Reay as hostess. The event featured Christmas decorations, refreshments, and a decorated anniversary cake. They wed December 25 1913 in Saco. They have daughter Mrs. Reny and two grandchildren Bruce and Brian Reny. Stirling was Bates Manufacturing Co. superintendent until 1951.

Joseph J. Stirling Ferry Road Saco Edith Reay Biddeford Francis Lamontagne Wilfred Lamontagne Ruth Smart Robert Lamontagne Eliza Blanchette Donald Blanchette Robert Lockhart Henry Blanchette Larry Hooper Hartley A. Bridges Patrick Martin William Taylor Josephine King Frederick K. Bell Emma Twomey Lawrence R. Hooper Sr Edith Reny Bruce Reny Brian Reny

Biddeford Youth Hurt At Beach In Old Orchard Beach

Richard Guillerault, 17, of Biddeford, hospitalized after a curve on icy Old Orchard Road sent a car into a pole and fence. It followed a separate three vehicle collision on Union Avenue involving Richard Metayer, 24, and others, with several damages reported.

Old Orchard Beach Richard Guillerault Biddeford Webber Hospital Old Orchard Old Orchard Road Robert E. Paradis Prospect St Mitchell Sukalas

Sacred Heart League to Meet for Prayers in Biddeford

Members of the Sacred Heart League of St. Andre's Church will meet Friday at 7 p.m. at the Emond Fisheral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to offer prayers for Joseph G Le

Sacred Heart League of St

Tragic holiday in Maine as fires and crashes claim four lives

The Associated Press reports four Maine deaths over the Christmas holiday. A 13 year old boy died when a car left Route 176 near Surry, a 76 year old man was struck while clearing snow in Gardiner, and 83 year old Anson Andrews perished in a Hermon trailer fire. Harold Small died after falling from a Pittsfield bridge while welding on Christmas Eve. Fires in Lewiston and Gray left three other families homeless and ruined gifts.

Maine Douglas A. Candage Jr Surry Route 176 Frederick Gaspar Blue Hill James Donovan River Avenue Gardiner Donovan Anson Andrews Hermon Andrews Pittsfield Harold Small Lubec Lewiston Gray

Democrats Mull Platform At Maine Committee Meet

The Maine Democratic party platform committee will hold its first year meeting in Augusta on January 9. It will draft campaign planks for adoption at the state convention later next year.

Lewiston Maine Democratic Party Augusta

Stock market gains on first trading day after Christmas

The New York stock market rose after four declines, with the AP average up 8 points to 283.8 and the Dow Jones up 2.96 to 759.82. Rail, steel, airlines, autos and savings firms led advances while RCA slipped, and General Motors eased as Kodak and Xerox posted sizable moves. Bond prices remained largely unchanged.

New York Wall Street Associated Press Dow Jones Santa Fe New York Central Southern Railway C&o Pennsylvania First Charter Financial Savings and Loan Group Eastern United TWA National Ford Chrysler American Studebaker Minneapolis-Honeywell Kodak RCA Xerox IBM du Pont Johns Manville American Stock Exchange

Cyprus crisis under unified command eyed by Briton

President Johnson said Britain Greece and Turkey could place Cyprus forces under a single command headed by a Briton. About 10 000 British troops and 1 700 American citizens on the island were noted as tension rose over Makarios proposed constitutional changes that Turks oppose. evacaution orders had not been issued though Americans were advised to move to central areas if needed.

Pare Une Makarios Cyprus British Commonwealth Johnson Texas Dean Rusk State Department Washington U. S

Marriage Intentions Filed In Biddeford and Saco

One marriage intention is on file with Biddeford City Clerk Paul Deshaies. Donald Joseph Lavoie of 128 Pike Street Biddeford and Suzanne Marie Tardif of 98 Maple Street Saco are listed as intending to marry.

Biddeford Paul Deshaies Donald Joseph Lavoie Pike St Suzanne Marie Tardif Maple St Saco

Bob Hope On Christmas Tour To Entertain U S Troops

Comedian Bob Hope arrived at Irakleion Air Station Crete from Turkey for a Christmas tour to entertain American servicemen overseas. He will fly to Athens that evening with a 62 member troupe scheduled to perform at the U S Air Force installation in Athens.

Irakleion Air Station Crete Bob Hope Mediterranean Turkey Athens

Massachusetts Man Fined Twenty Dollars in Saco

Wayne H. Manning 21 of Georgetown Mass pleaded guilty in Saco Municipal Court to following too closely on Portland Road on December 18. He was fined 20 dollars by Judge William F. Wilson Jr. Saco police were complainants.

Wayne H. Manning Georgetown Mass Saco Municipal Court Portland William F. Wilson Saco

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Leon F. Morrissey T J. Cas Leon Francis Morrissey Heart Fund Wilfrid J. Fortier Insurance Agency Bacon Street Louise Anderson Ralph F. Berry John Gleason Marie O’clair Mrs. Felcia Micknewich Femond Funeral Home Richard Metayer Center Street Metayer Paul Tibbetts Alice Golovich Central Park Ave Union Avenue Richard A. Strout Eden Lane LeBreton Pine Lane Gifun THE Roscoe Whitney Esse R Jy Massachusetts Ubu
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