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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1964

Page

2

Local Personal Notices Mixed Up In Anniversary Report

Mrs. Alfred Babeau of 3 Center Street Old Orchard Beach is a surgical patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Mr and Mrs John Choroszy of Saco attended the 50th wedding anniversary party for Mr and Mrs Julius H Regina of Biddeford and not Mr and Mrs Walter Choroszy as previously reported.

Alfred Babeau Center St Old Orchard Beach Notre Dame John Choroszy Saco Julius H. Regina Biddeford Walter Choroszy

Local Veterans and Fraternal Groups Schedule Biddeford Meetings

The Past Presidents Association of the Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary meets tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Jeannette Curro’s home. Various groups including the Ancient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary and Knights of Columbus Auxiliary hold meetings tonight or tomorrow in Biddeford, with officers to be elected and regular sessions at local halls.

The Biddeford Order of Hibernians Auxiliary Wi Main Street Biddeford Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Biddeford City Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary Washington Street Order of Hibernians Mason Street

Beach Town Report Dedicated to Late Balkan and Phillips

OLD ORCHARD BEACH The annual report is dedicated to Louis Balkan former park commissioner and Hugh Phillips former town meeting member and special policeman by the town council which authorized the dedication at their meeting last night. Leon Jones town manager was asked to attend the Quebec Winter Carnival next weekend as the town representative with expenses underwritten up to 100 dollars.

Old Orchard Beach Louis Balkan Hugh Phillips Leon Jones Quebec

Saco Odd Fellows Set Inspection Date

Saco lodge 1.0.C.F. voted February 17 for inspection at Saco Odd Fellows Hall with Otis Clapp Mousam Lodge as inspecting officer and Robert Strickland as Saco degree master. Walter Pochebit presided. rehearsals for the initiatory degree are set for next Monday.

Saco Lodge C.F Saco Odd Fellows Hall Otis Clapp Mousam Lodge Kennebunk Robert Strickland Saco Walter Pochebit Noble Grand William Sias George Ivaskoff Walter Clark Jr Thomas Vining

Card of Thanks to Relatives and Friends

I thank my relatives and friends for prayers gifts cards and flowers during my stay at Notre Dame Hospital. I also thank the doctors nuns and nurses for their kind care. Mrs. William Binette.

Notre Dame Hospital William Binette

Deaths Mrs Blanche Noel 79 of Biddeford

Mrs Blanche Noel 79 widow of Donat Noel of 40 Pike St Biddeford died in a local nursing home after a long illness She was born January 29 1885 in Anthony Rhode Island daughter of Narcisse and Marie Trudeau She was a communicant of St Andre s Church Surviving are three sisters Mrs Rosanna Allard Haverhill Mass Mrs Mathilda Palardy and Mrs Angela Cote Biddeford Funeral services will be from St Andre s Church Wednesday at 8 am with calling hours today at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford.

Blanche Noel Pike St Biddeford Donat Noel Anthony R. L Narcissé Marie (Benoit) Trudeau St. Andre’s Church Rosanna Allard Haverhill Haverhill, ‘Mass, Mrs. Mathilda Palardy and Mrs. Angela Cote Emond Funeral Home Hill St St. Andre's Church

Beloved New Bedford Trucking Boss Rene Servais Dies

Rene E. Servais 69 of 440 Wood St. New Bedford died suddenly last night. Belgian born, educated locally, he owned R Servais Express Inc. and was active in church and fraternal affairs. Survived by widow Eva, two sons Ernest P and Dr J A Servais, four grandsons one granddaughter one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at St Josephs Church with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

New Bedford Mass Rene E. Servais Wood St Belgium R. Servais Express Inc Eva Claire (Brun) Servais Ernest P Ithis City J. A. Servais Saco Maine St. Joseph's Church Sacred Heart Cemetery

Funeral Services for Mrs Ethel Pike in Saco

Funeral services were held for Mrs Ethel M. Pike of 29 Pleasant Street Saco wife of Charles W. Pike at the Dennett and Craig Funeral Home with Rev Norman Langmaid of the School Street Methodist Church officiating Interment is planned for Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford in the springtime

Ethel M. Pike Pleasant St Saco Charles W. Pike Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Norman Langmaid School Street Methodist Church Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford

Funeral for Mrs. Marie L Farley at St Marys Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs. Marie L Farley of 322 Elm Street Biddeford were held yesterday at St Marys Church with a solemn requiem high mass by Rev Coleman OToole. Interment followed in St. Marys Cemetery with graveside prayers by Rev Goan. Bearers were nephews Vincent Thomas Donald Norman Robert and Roland Farley.

Marie L, Farley Marie L. Farley Elm St Biddeford St. Mary’s Church Coleman O'Toole Maurice Goan Cornelius Enright William Cleary Lou Welch Assumption Sodality Stuart Flavin Quintin Johnson Sirk Charles Cartier Janes Duranceau St. Mary’s Cemetery Father Goan

Annual Sports Night Planned By Local Elks

John Pesky manager of the Boston Red Sox and William Crowley public relations director will be guests of honor at the annual Sportsmen's dinner at the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks Home on Portland Road Saco on Feb 10. Mike Rube is chairman. Dinner at 6 30 p m and members may bring adult guests.

John Pesky Boston Red Sox William Crowley Biddeford-Saco

Ranger 6 camera failure prompts duplicate moon vehicle study

In Pasadena the Jet Propulsion Laboratory tests a duplicate Ranger moon vehicle in lab conditions to mimic Ranger 6's flight path and locate the television camera problem. If unresolved, Ranger 7's late month flight could be postponed despite Ranger 6's impact on the Sea of Tranquility.

Pasadena Calif Jet Propulsion Laboratory Moon

Saco Mayor Seeks Regional School Plan To Prevent Dropouts

The proposal outlines an area concept for a regional high school to keep students in school and relieve overcrowded facilities. It emphasizes attracting new industries and obtaining federal and state help, with an early meeting planned to assess merits and involve appropriate authorities.

Sur- Sal

Portland Weather: Warmer With Fair, Partly Cloudy Skies

Fair to partly cloudy and warmer today through Wednesday. Daytime highs in the lower 30s this afternoon. overnight lows around the 20s. Westerly winds 10 to 15 mph.

Portland

Church notes outline midweek services across area

A slate of midweek worship and study events is listed for Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach and nearby towns. Activities include mothers groups at United Church of Christ and prayer services at Advent Christian churches Full Gospel Kennebunkport Village Baptist and more with choir rehearsals and Bible study sessions.

Biddeford Kennebunkport

Market slips as profit taking weighs on stocks

New York stock market edges lower in moderately active trading with many major issues retreating. Utilities hold firm while oils and chemicals resist the downtrend and the Dow falls about 2.6 points amid mix on the A stock exchange and minor bond changes.

New York Associated Press American Stock Exchange U.S New York Stock Exchange

Tax Credit Debate Extends Senate Session

The Senate, after over ten hours of debate including four hours on the tax credit proposal, adjourned Monday night at 8:08 p.m. Opponents argued it helps only some, while supporters say it aids middle income families. Democratic Leader Mansfield set an early session to advance the bill and Ribicoff amendment.

Senate Mike Mansfield Ribicoff U. S Uncle Sam

York County World War I Auxiliary elects officers

At St. John’s Hall Biddeford York County Barracks Veterans World War I Auxiliary elected officers for the coming year. The slate names Angie Cote as president Yvonne Laverriere junior vice president Rose Cantara senior vice president Laura Dodge chaplain Odina Moulin conductress Eva Roberge guard and Florence Gagne treasurer Delcia Frechette to be installed March 2. Messages from families and Raymond King at Boston VA Hospital were read and a Portland joint installation invitation noted. A gift from Alfred Desrosiers prompted a card of thanks.

York ‘County Veterans of St. John's Hall Elm Main Streets Biddeford Angie Cote Yvonne Laverriere Rose Cantara Laura Dodge Odina Moulin Eva Roberge Florence Gagne Delcia Frechette

Doctor's Brew Aids Revolt In The Congo

Reports from Leopoldville describe a Congo rebellion in Kwilu led by Pierre Mulele a former education minister backed by China and possibly Cuba. Guerrillas have grown from under 75 to thousands seizing large areas amid antiwhite sentiment and claims of land theft.

Leopoldville the Congo Congo Kwilu Pierre Mulele Moscow Peking Mulele Belgium Russia U.S Edmund Gullion Kwila

Welcome To The Fold Birth Announcements In Biddeford Area

Multiple new arrivals announced in Biddeford and Kennebunk area households. Paulette Gagne welcomed a daughter 41 Granite St Biddeford listed as 42 years old. Michael Paul Panteleakos born January 30 weighing three pounds thirteen ounces at Center Street Biddeford. James Donald Sevigny born January 31 weighing ten pounds ninety two ounces at Harrison Avenue Biddeford. Brian Patrick Curit Jr born February 1 at Hill Street Biddeford weighing six pounds eight ounces. Peter Edwin Stuart born February 1 at Wakefield Road Kennebunk weighing seven pounds eight ounces. Robert Albert Mathieu born February 3 at Pool Street Biddeford weighing seven pounds three ounces.

Paulette Gagne Paul Gagne Granite St Biddeford Irene Roberge Pool St John S. Panteleakos Center St Michael Paul Richard R. Sevigny Harrison Ave James Donald William Curit Jr Hill St Brian Patrick Robert E. Stuart Wakefield Road Kennebank Peter Edwin Paul A. Mathieu Robert Albert

Tulsa Glass Blower Crafts Lab Glass and Artful Vases

Walter Jenkins 39 works as Tulsa’s sole custom industrial glass blower making flasks condensers and columns for labs. In spare time he crafts glass novelty items including figures vases and animals, merging science and art in a single career.

Tulsa Okla Tullsa Walter Jenkins

Beach Budget Committee Approves Various Warant Articles

OLD ORCHARD BEACH A Special meeting of the budget committee approved articles and amounts for the town war rant including 2000 for parking enforcement and curbs 2475 for school patrols 130 to replace a sidewalk 200 to grade Sunset Avenue 1100 to repair sidewalks 9000 for lifeguards and gear 33722 for fire department maintenance 5550 for tax assessing 1000 for York County Family Guidance Clinic 1000 for planning board zoning 1000 to assist planning functions plus land purchase at Heath Fort Hill Saco Avenues. Several items were postponed including lights cameras and an ambulance. Three new appointments were discussed.

OLD _ ORCHARD BEACH Henry John Joseph D. Mokarzel Richard Sweet Charles A. Beaudoin Central Park Avenue Sunset Avenue Highland Avenue Atlantic Avenue Atlantic and Union Avenue National Board of Fire Underwriters York County Family Guidance Clinic Planning Board i Heath Street Fort Hill Saco Avenues First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Alexander Pike Adelbert Jakeman Saco Union Avenues Saco Avenue Ocean Park

Fireplug disappears in Colorado Springs

City officials report a fireplug missing from its stand and a water leak found where the plug should be. Crews found water gushing from an uncovered pipe but no sign of the plug or an accident. Officials speculate the plug blew off under high pressure and sank in a water‑filled hole.

Colorado Springs Colo.p

Chimney Fire at Doy Home Quelled by Saco Fire Department

Saco firemen answered a noontime alarm for a chimney fire at Gerard J. Doy’s Boom Road home. Engine 3 and two firefighters used 150 feet of booster hose to extinguish the blaze with no reported damage. The day also noted the Baseball Hall of Fame first five inductees: Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Christy Mathewson, Babe Ruth, and Honus Wagner.

Saco Gerard J. Doyon Ty Cobb Walter Johnson Christy Mathewson Babe Ruth Honus Wagner Baseball Hall of Fame

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Boy Scout Troop 309 K. of C. Hall Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Beach Town Saco Odd Fellows Andrew L. Burnside Frederic Ted) Walker Ted Edna Ethel Pike Elks Saco Mayor United Church of Christ Advent Christian Church Chapel Street Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Third Street Christian Science Society Winter Street Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Full Gospel Weils Woman's Society of Christian Service Saco School Street Methodist Church Sigma Delta First Universalist Church Irel Tate Beta Sigma Biddeford United Baptist Church Edna Thompson Hutchins St Jackson Miss Mississippi Jackson State College Mamie Balard Flora Jackson State Lynch Street Campbell Christian College Ernesto Guevara China Mao Tze-n Agmond Webber Hospital Treasury Department Advertising Council Wise Investing P.O
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