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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1963

Page

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Bedside and wedding notices from Biddeford area

Raymond Boutet of Wakefield avenue Saco and Willie Guerrette of Clifford street are patients at Webber hospital. Harold Pike of Elm street Biddeford is improved at Togus Veterans hospital. Samuel Martin of Pine street Biddeford is a Webber surgical patient. Mrs Ophelia Wakefield is omitted as co hostess of the Ladies Aid at Ruth Peck’s Biddeford Pool home. Mr and Mrs John Bishop and children Dennis and Patricia of West Cutts street Biddeford and Mr and Mrs Joseph O Leary of South street Biddeford attend Mary Ann Manning and Roland Pelletier wedding in New York City. Biddeford residents travel to Hartford Conn for funeral services for Margaret Messier, including aunts Louise and Irene Roberge and cousins Mrs John Guinard, Mrs Pauline Cadorette, and Richard Roberge.

Raymond Boutet Wakefield Avenue Saco Webber Hospital Willie Guerrette Clifford Street Harold Pike Elm Street Biddeford Togus Veterans Hospital Samuel Martin Pine Street Ophelia Wakefield Ruth Peck Biddeford Pool John Bishop Dennis Patricia West Cutts Street Joseph O'Leary South Street New York City Mary Ann Manning Roland Pelletier Hartford Conn Margaret Messier

Saco and Biddeford Fraternal and Social Notices

Saco Rebekah lodge meets Saturday at 7 30 p m in Saco Odd Fellows hall. Division One AOH meets Sunday at 7 p m at AOH hall Biddeford. Our Lady of Victory circle holds a 2 p m pilgrimage at Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco. Yacht club to discuss dues Sunday 11 a m. Sheridan Grant Memorial camp to meet Saturday at 7 30 p m GAR hall Biddeford City building. E and L Club at Saco Methodist church meets Monday 7 30 p m with silent auction. Sons of Union Veterans auxiliary meet Saturday evening at Biddeford City building with pot luck at 6 30 p m and business at 7 30 p m. Notre Dame Thrift Shop next week run by Mrs Fillmore P Harris and Group A.

Saco Rebekah Lodge Saco Odd Fellows Hall Main Street Our Lady of Victory Circle Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Sodality Saco Yacht Club Comdr. Sulman Gilbert Sons of Union Pee Gar Hall Biddeford City Build E and L Club Saco School Street Methodist Church Mary Rollins Ella Luman Eva Harper Sons of the Union Veterans Auxiliary Fillmore P. Harris Notre Dame

Salvation Army junior band meeting and confession times

The Junior Band of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Saturday at 0 a. m. Confessions are scheduled at St Monica Church Kennebunk from 4 to 5 p. m. Confessions also at St Martha Church Kennebunk from 4 to 5 and 8 p. m. Mary Church Wells Saturday from 2:30 to 3:30 p. m.

Saco Salvation Army St Monica Church Kennebunk St Martha Church Kenmebunk St Mary Church Wells

Benefit Dance For Brown Family Hit By Fire

A novelty shoot and dance to aid the Ralph Brown family burned out in Kennebunk will take place Saturday night at 7 at Warwick Archery Company Route One Wells. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments served.

Ralph Brown Kennebunk Warwick Archery Company Route One Wells

Wells Man Appeals Sentence By Court

Donn Chadbourne aged 34 of Wells appealed a sentence to the May term of York county Superior court in Kennebunk Municipal court yesterday. Bail was set at $8,000. Richard G. Hawes pleaded nolo to a charge of passing on a grade, fined $25 with $15 suspended. Oscar J. Grondin also pleaded nolo to singing, fined $10.

Donn Chadbourne Wells South Windham York County Superior Court Kennebunk Richard G. Hawes Hill Street Biddeford Nolo Chester Cram Hawes Oscar J. Grondin Sing

Chimney Fire Suppresses at Nye Street Home

Saco firemen responded to a chimney fire at the home of Andrew Rogers on Nye Street last night at 9 50. Firemen returned to Central Fire Station by 10 26 p m.

Andrew Rogers Nye Street Central Fire Station

Card of Thanks from Henry Poirier

Sincere thanks to Dr. Clark nurses and nuns of Mercy Hospital for their kind care and to relatives and friends for cards and gifts during my recent illness. Henry Poirier.

Dr. Clark The Mercy Hospital Henry Poirier

Obituary: Frederick J Crowley of Biddeford dies at hospital

Frederick J Crowley died suddenly at a local hospital aged with Biddeford roots and a life long stay. He was a Biddeford High School graduate and earned degrees from the University of Maine and Columbia University. Survived by his widow Yvette and two sons, four sisters. A solemn requiem high mass will be held at St Joseph church. Burial at St Mary cemetery. Friends may call at Cosgrove Funeral Home.

Frederick J. Crowley Beacon Avenue Biddeford Jeremiah Lucy Jones) Crowley Biddeford High School Boston University University of Maine Columbia University Mahaney Company Yvette (Bolduc) Crowley Frederick J. Crowley, Jr Jeremiah Crowley Dane Yorke Grace Griffin Helene Center Connecticut John Mahaney Saco St. Joseph Church St. Mary Cemetery Cosgrove Elm Street

Miss Zora W. Fowler obituary at 58 in Old Orchard Beach

Zora W. Fowler 58 of 48 Old Orchard avenue Old Orchard Beach died early today at a Saco hospital. Daughter of Lewis M. and Georgie Fowler she was a graduate of Old Orchard Beach High School. She worked 20 years at the Saco Lowell shops retiring five years ago. Surviving Georgie Fowler two sisters Made Line Octeau Kezar Falls Del bert Mason Kezar Falls three brothers Theodore Lewis and Fred Fowler all of Old Orchard Beach and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Cote Funeral Home in Saco Saturday and Sunday 7 to 9 p m. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p m from the funeral home.

Zora W. Fowler Old Orchard Avenue Old Orchard Beach Saco Hospital Lewis M Georgie Clark) Fowler Old Orchard Beach High School Saco-Lowell Georgie Fowler Madeline Octeau Saco Delbert Mason Kezar Falls Theodore Lewis Fred Fowler Cote Funeral Home Beach James Streets

St Anne Society Plans Evening Prayers for Mrs Florence Cloutier

Members of St Anne socality and Notre Dame de Lourdes church will meet at 7:30 tonight at Sansoucy funeral home to say prayers for Mrs Florence Cloutier.

St. Anne Socality Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Sansoucy Funeral Home Florence Cloutier

Fremont club to pay respects for Miss Helene Thivierge

Fremont club and auxiliary meet at 7 30 tonight at Emond Funeral home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to pay respects to Miss Helene Thivierge.

Fremont Club and Auxiliary Emond Funeral Home Hill Street Biddeford Helene Thivierge

Prayers Planned for Miss Helene Thivierge at St. Joseph

Members of the Children of Mary Sodality of St. Joseph church will meet at Emond Funeral Home this evening at 7 30 for prayers for Miss Helene Thivierge.

Children of Mary Sodality of

Funeral services for Frederic Walker held in Biddeford

Funeral services for Frederic k Ted Walker of 333 Main Street Biddeford were conducted yesterday afternoon from Shumway Funeral home Saco with Rev. Thomas S. Knox officiating. Entombment at Greenwood cemetery Biddeford with burial planned at Woodlawn cemetery in spring. Bearers were Donald Nason Donald McCone George Benoit and Ernest Haywood.

Frederick Ted) Walker Main Street Biddeford Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street Saco Thomas S. Knox Trinity Episcopal Church of Greenwood Cemetery Woodlawn Cemetery Donald Nason Donald McCone George Benoit Ernest Haywood

New Members Accepted By Fremont Units

New members Raymond Gendron and Ernest Pimpare joined Fremont units as both members and auxiliaries during last night’s dual meetings at the club hall on Alfred Street Biddeford. Plans for a Valentine party and covered dish supper Saturday at 6 30 p.m. were set, with social activities and dancing.

Raymond Gendron Ami Ernest Pimpare Fremont Club Club Alfred Street Biddeford Ernest Martel Royal Chretienant Adrien Lamothe Paul Neault Albert Nadeau Edouard Neault Royal Chretien Joseph Peloquin Wilfrid Simoneau

Portland Weather: Bitter Cold and Gale Warnings Displayed

A coastal forecast notes gale warnings along the coast. This afternoon sees bitter cold and windy conditions with sunny skies. Tonight will be clear and very cold, and Saturday remains fair but cold. Gusty northwest winds 15 to 25 mph this afternoon diminishing to 10 to 20 mph tonight. Temperatures fall to zone 1-4 to 8, with readings from zero to 10 below.

Portland

Tide Timings for February Show Four Daily Windows

February tide table lists high and low water at four daily windows for A M and P M. Entries include 8 9 10 dates with times such as 10:51 11:26 and 4:34 5:12, plus afternoon values.

Camp Ellis Fire Auxiliary Valentine Fete Planned

The Camp Ellis Fire Auxiliary completed plans for a Valentine covered dish supper at the fire station next Thursday. President Mabel Cloudman presided, with Ruth Cote secretary Greta Greenier treasurer and Ruth Stackpole giving the sunshine report. Members voted a donation to the Maine Heart Fund and formed committees for the event. A silent auction is set for February 21 with Lillian Morris and Ruth Stackpole as refreshments co chairs.

Camp Ellis Mabel Cloudman Ruth Cote Greta Greenier Ruth Stackpole Sunshine Maine Heart Fund Ruby Bouchard Laura Robbins Carol St. Ours Lillian Morris Cynthia Lemay Marjorie Pendleton Mary Pendleton Leona Allen Lillian Gagne Aline Greenier Susan Gagne Christine Peterson Betty Worthing Shirley Wilder

Pro-Nasser influence grows amid Iraqi turmoil in 1958 revolt

Pro-Nasser sentiment rose in Iraq after Kassem seized power in 1958 amid an army revolt that killed King Faisal II and Premier Nuri Said. Reports say six officers formed a National Revolutionary Command to steer the national guard while broadcasts urged street fighting. The Kurdish revolt and oil royalties at risk complicate a Western-facing regime, with friction against Britain and the United States.

Kassem Faisal II Abdul Ilah Nuri Said Nasser U.A.R National Council of the Revolutionary Command Iraq Britain United States Kuwait Arab League

Berier Family Welcomes Annette Marie and Deborah Lynn

To Mr and Mrs Gerard Bernier Sanford a daughter Annette Marie at Henrietta D Goodall hospital Sanford. Mrs Bernier is the former Rita Lachance Biddeford and maternal grandparents are Philemon Lachance Biddeford. Paternal grandparents are Mrs Eugene Bernier Sanford and the late Eugene Bernier. To Mr and Mrs Frank L Hammond Baltimore Md a second daughter Deborah Lynn weighing six pounds 13 ounces on February 5. Mrs Hammond is the former Marlene Pinard of Old Orchard Beach and maternal grandparents are Eleanor Ross Baltimore Md and Raymond Pinard Miami Fla. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Leslie Hammond Biddeford.

Gerard Bernier Sanford Annette Marie Henrietta D.goodall Hospital Bernier Rita Lachance Biddeford Philemon Lachance High Street Eugene Bernier Frank L. Hammond Baltimore Deborah Lynn Hammond Marlene Pinard Old Orchard Beach Eleanor Ross

Oil nationalization plan surfaced aimed at major industry

A notice states the action intended to nationalize most of the oil industry, which is owned mainly by British and American interests, signaling a broad shift in control.

Saco Firemen's Auxiliary Plans Valentine Supper and Party

The Saco Firemen's Auxiliary completed plans for a Valentine supper and party to be held February 14 at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Hazel Emmons home, with gifts for a Valentine box and a March 14 products party at the fire station. A Heart Fund donation was approved, and the next meeting is Feb 21 at Mrs. Shirley Burba's home.

Saco Ruth Secammon North Street Scammon Heart Fund Hazel Emmons Middle Street Shirley Burba Main Street Lydia Flood Rita Jacques Hazel Scammon Irma LaBlanc Ruth Scammon

Kennebunk Man Put On Probation

Justice Charles EF Pomeroy handed down a suspended sentence to the South Windham Men's Reformatory and placed Walter M Joslin age 20 of Kennebunk on probation for two years in York County Superior Court. Joslin pleaded guilty by information to nighttime breaking entering and larceny after breaking into the Kennebunk home of Philip McMaster and stealing household goods electric heaters and clothing valued at 136 dollars.

Charles EF Pomeroy South Windham Men's Reformatory Walter M. Joslin Kennebunk York County Superior Court Joslin Philip McMaster

Biddeford Saco welcomed new industry contract

The Industrial Development Commission wins praise as local officials including Biddeford Mayor J Edward Whelan and Associate Judge Gerald C Nason commend Rosenfield for establishing the company. Church leader Rev Stanley A Bennett notes the move aids the area and is seen as a positive step for local employment.

Paye Biddeford - Saco Gerald C. Nason Biddeford Municipal Biddeford-Saco Saco J. Edward Whelan Industrial Development Commission Rosenfield

Market Mixed as Stocks Edge Lower at Noon

The New York stock market slid slightly with moderate trading. Major averages fell fractions while a few stocks rose about a point. Chrysler and GM dipped, AT&T led gains, and European and oil shares faced mixed results amid Iraq turmoil and market fatigue.

New York Chrysler Motors Iraq Associated Press At&t Houston General Motors Ford American Motors Studebaker International du Pont Polaroid Don Joses American Stock Exchange U.S

Elks Observe Past Exalted Rulers Night in Saco

The Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks held Past Exalted Rulers Night at the Port land road home in Saco. Exalted Ruler C Jackson Curit opened the meeting after a roast beef supper, with initiation led by Arthur Lambert and Walter White. Reports covered upcoming events including Sports Night on February 13 and a February 19 theater affair at Central theater. Youth Leadership winners David McNabb and Sharon Staples will receive Savings Bonds at the April 27 Youth Congress in Augusta.

Biddeford-Saco Paul Reay Michael Rube William McNally Richard Cote Edward Provencher R. J. Tousignant Richard Leon William Mullen Leon Jones Elks Dennis Addorio Ellis Frolics Central Theater Youth Activity Committee David McNabb Sharon Staples Thornton Academy Youth Congress Augusta

Biddeford Snow Removal Plan Outlined by Mayor

Mayor Willie Pomerleau released the city snow removal plan effective since January 1. It prioritizes 16 churches and Main Street then streets by importance and width, with fire safety guiding the sequence. The city uses one plow plus contractor plows, while the landing detail is handled by the city truck due to spreading equipment needs.

Biddeford Willie Pomerleau Main Street Alfred Main Mt. Vernon Washington Jefferson Franklin Federal Streets Bacon High Foss City Square Water Main Streets St. Mary Elm Elm Street

Delorge side workers reach tentative contract deal

The contract raises base pay by $3 weekly, boosts commission, and improves vacation pay. Negotiations stretched over several weeks with a final session held Wednesday evening. Union reps include Michael Schoonjans, Alexander Anastasoff, John Cleary, Roger Gagne, Norman Poirier, Carroll Plourde, Girard Guilbeault, and Gerard Forcier. Forge company reps include Herman, Paul and Robert Gelinas, Harry Bagley, and attorney William Donahue. The current contract expires tonight at midnight.

Page One Michael Schoonjans Alexander Anastasoff John Cleary Roger Gagne Norman Poirier Carroll Plourde Girard Guilbeault Gerard Forcier Deforge Company Herman, Paul and Robert Gelinas Harry Bagley Attoriney William Donahue

Passing Light Costly in Saco Court

Ronald Patane, 26, of Benoit Ne Parkington, Canada, paid a $10 fine in Saco Municipal Court after pleading guilty to passing a red light at Elm and North streets. The charge was brought by Saco notice before Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr.

Ronald Patane Benoit Ne Parkington Canada Saco Elm North Streets Patane William’ F

French Poet Composer To Appear Locally

The Student Senate of St. Francis College presents Claude Gauthier from Montreal in a two part concert series blending folklore and classical music. He has written over 100 songs drawing on lumberjack, guiding, and wandering minstrel experiences in northeast Canada. The show at St. Joseph Parish hall in Biddeford is directed by Emil Talbot Neil Curley and Raymond Coniff and scheduled for Tuesday February 12 at 8.

St. Francis College Claude Gauthier Montreal Canada St. Joseph Parish Hall Biddeford Emil Talbot Neil Curley Raymond Coniff

Bedard Details Wording of Bond Approval Bill for Saco

Representative Camille L. V. Bedard of Saco reported Legislative Document No. 677 proposing an act to require voter approval for bonds or notes at next general or special city elections. The measure would amend Saco’s charter to demand a 20 percent turnout of mayoral votes for ratification.

Camille L. V. Bedard Saco

Weather sketch across the nation with mixed precipitation

Winter snow flurries dampened the Great Lakes to New England region while snow mixed with freezing drizzle hit North Dakota and northern Minnesota. Fog and drizzle extended from eastern Nebraska to central Kansas. Rain touched the Middle Atlantic and drizzle reached Tennessee toward southern Ohio Valley. It remained cloudy and cooler in the Southeast with 30s to 50s temperatures, mild in the West, and a record 69 in Albuquerque and 90 in Thermal and Imperial California on Feb 7.

Great Lakes Ohio Valley New England North Dakota Minnesota Nebraska Kansas Middle Atlantic Tennessee Florida Mercury Thermal Imperial Calif Albuquerque N.M

Sub-Committees Named To Study ARA Reports

York County Area Redevelopment committees name sub panels for agriculture and sea and shore fisheries. George Tuttle chairs agriculture with members from North Berwick and nearby towns while Harrison Roberts leads the fisheries group.

York County L. Keith Marshall Kennebunkport ARA James W. Sewall Company Old Town George Tuttle North Berwick Embert Buck Gorham Rodney Hammond Alfred Willis Lord Waterboro Robert Lovejoy Acton Delbert Moody Gerard Rivard Glenn K. Wildes Springvale Robert Pike Cornish Harrison Roberts Wells Donald T. Adams Kenne’ankport Arthur Bisson York al Crawford Kittery Alvin Fisher Richard Nunan Cape Porpoise Carl H. McIntyre William Towers, Jr Ogunquit Lester Orcutt Biddeford Pool Marshall Maine

Three Vehicle Saco Crash Injures no One

A three car collision at North and Elm streets Saco involved an oil truck driven by Ralph L. Hight and cars driven by Norman F. Waycott and Donald Patane. Hight was thrown onto the hood of Patane’s car but escaped injury. Damage: Waycott $300, Patane $500, oil truck total loss.

North Elm Streets Saco Norman FE. Waycott Main Street North Street Ralph L. Hight Pool Road Bid Defod Elm Street Donald Patane Benoit de Parkington Canada Eastman Park Waycett Hight Waycott Patane

Marie Pelletier Named Banquet Chair For Legion Unit

Miss Marie J. Pelletier was appointed banquet chair to observe the founding of the American Legion by the Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley unit. Reports noted patient Elodie Renaud at Notre Dame hospital and visits to hospital patients and shut-ins. Bertha Keigher named welfare chair, Carmen Ruel in charge of entertainment for the Legion Birthday party, funds donated to March of Dimes and Togus rehab. York and Cumberland Councils to meet in Saco. poem read for Mamie Balkan.

Marie J. Pelletier American Legion Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Aeat Biddeford Nellie Petit Lizzie Tremblay Sunshine Elodie Renaud Notre Dame Hospital Bertha Keigher Carmen Ruel York Cumberland Saco Germaine Lariviere

Beach Women's Civic Group Meets at High School

The Old Orchard Beach Women's Civic Group met last night in the high school cafeteria with Vice-President Florence Gray presiding in the absence of President Lillian Jakeman. Refreshments were served by Leona Palmer and Edith Gallant, and Mrs. George Love will speak on mental health at the March meeting. Members present included Florence Benson, Leona Palmer, Edith Gallant, Marie Court, Marion White, Ellen Lamb, Dorothy Garland, Elizabeth Garland, May Borges, Astrid Johnson, Gladys Parlin, and Florence Gray.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Beach High School Lillian Jakeman Florence Gray Leona Palmer Edith Gallant George Love Florence Benson Marie Court Marion White Ellen Lamb Dorothy Garland Elizabeth Garland May Borges Astrid Johnson Gladys Parlin

Special Forces roles in Cold War and hot war contexts

The text describes how Antiguerrilla units operated in Latin America at host country request, potential growth with a Canal Zone unit, and the Cold War mission to train local forces. It notes U.S. Special Forces in Vietnam fighting alongside government troops, and in future hot wars would deploy small teams behind lines to organize civilian resistance, with expertise in weapons, demolitions, parachuting, communications, and medical care.

Page One Guatemala Colombia Canal Zone South Viet Nam U.S

Kennedy Rusk Under Fire For Behind The Scenes Role

The article reports that Secretary of State Dean Rusk, favoring anonymity, has operated behind the scenes to shape presidential decisions, drawing criticism for not approving a blunt Canadian defense policy statement that helped topple Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker. A Senate subcommittee urged more responsibility in Rusk's office. Kennedy called the suggestions worthy of study.

McNamara Rusk John G. Diefenbaker Diefenbaker Washington Kennedy Senate Subcommittee

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