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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1963

Page

3

Testimonial for Assistant Pastor Is Scheduled

A farewell reception honors Rev. J Henry Fournelle assistant pastor for St Martha Kennebunkport St Monica Kennebunk St Mary Wells Beach and All Saints Ogunquit Sunday at 7 30 p m at Consolidated School Kennebunkport Rev Fournelle to join Notre Dame church Saco Rev Fr John S Munroe to succeed him Munroe from Lewiston was ordained February 2 Refreshments served Arrangements by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Executive Board led by president Atty Thomas J Reagan

J. Henry Fournelle St. Martha Kennebunkport St. Monica Kennebunk St. Mary, Wells Beach All Saints Ogunquit Consolidated Schoo Street Fr. Fournelle

Old Orchard Beach Club and church meetings listed

A schedule of local meetings shows Union St John the Baptist and Ste Marguerite councils meeting Tuesday at Charles Johns by the Sea and Mrs Thomas Collins home Sea View avenue. Ocean Park Extension will not meet tomorrow due to a county leader absence. Old Orchard club gathering set for Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Mrs Anna Anderson Gull Motel West Grand Avenue with hostesses Mrs Florence Benson and Mrs Violet Mewer. Edward P Johnson of Randall Avenue Ocean Park has returned home from Webber hospital. Mrs Winfred Bliss has returned home from Maine Osteopathic hospital Portland after surgery.

Union St. John the Baptist, Council Ste. Marguerite Charles Johns-by-the-Sea Guild Thomas Collins Sea View Avenue Ocean Park Extension Old Orchard Club Anna Anderson Gull West Grand Avenue Florence Benson Violet Mewer Edward P. Johnson Randall Avenue Ocean Park Webber Hosital Winfred Bliss Ocean Avenue Maine Osteopathic Hospital Portland

Ogunquit Firemen’s Auxiliary Demonstration Tuesday

A demonstration of liquid embroidery will be held Tuesday at 7 p m at the new Ogunquit fire station, sponsored by the Ogunquit Firemen's auxiliary. New officers include Mrs. Helen Roberge president and Mrs. Helen Mergendahl vice president.

Ogunquit

Beach Card Party Winners Listed

The Abbott-Verville AMVETS auxiliary held a card party at the post home on Walnut Street in Old Orchard Beach. Mrs. Leona Travers won the women’s high prize and Mrs. Lorraine Pettengill the women’s low prize. Robert Pettengi won the men’s high prize and Dan Guarino the men’s low prize. Teens prize went to Jerry acques with a special prize to Tom Bill. It’s the first in a 12 part series held every Sunday at 8 p.m.

Leona Travers Lorraine Pettengill Abbott-Verville Amvets Post Home Walnut Street Old Orchard Beach Robert Pettengi Dan Guarino Jerryacques Tom Bill

Police Recover Stolen Car On Ocean Avenue

A car stolen from Robert Caron of Portland was recovered on Ocean avenue in Old Orchard Beach Saturday. Deputy Sheriff Dwight MacLeod reported the abandoned vehicle to the local police. Police Chief John Clark and State Trooper James Berry determined the car matched the theft report.

Robert Caron Portland Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Dwight MacLeod John Clark James Berry Saco Caron

Rockefeller Attacks Kennedy Policy on Cuba and Economy

Rockefeller criticizes the Kennedy administration over Soviet strength in Cuba and tax plans. He accuses the State Department of fumbling with Canada and urges stronger economic investment to boost industry. Joining Goldwater and Keating, he widens rift within the GOP and polishes a craftman-like political stance.

State Department Canada Barry Goldwater R-Ariz GOP Kenneth B. Keating R-N.y Rockefeller New York Cuba Kennedy Geome

Bradford DeMolay Installs New Officers in Biddeford

Local Bradford DeMolay chapter installs new officers in semi public ceremonies at Biddeford Masonic hall. The slate features Saperia as master councillor Randall Sanborn Potter and others, with installing suite from William Whipple DeMolay of Kittery. Past master councillor jewels presented to Bowie and Lane. Social hour refreshments followed. A meeting is set for 7 pm tonight.

Bradford Order of DeMolay Biddeford Masonic Hall William Whipple DeMolay Kittery Lloyd Tripp Barry Waddell Richard Beattie Everett Philip Saperia Kenneth Randall Keith Sanborn David Potter George Peacock Gary Gross Lloyd Stetson Peter Zafirson Joseph Barth Sentinel Peter Scontras Brian Arsenault Richard Souza John

Assomption Society Holds Meeting and Valentine Party

The Assomption Society gathered at the Fremont club hall Alfred street Biddeford for a combined business meeting and social. Officers and committees ran the event whist prizes went to Mederic Binette Maurice Neault Louis Bosse Baptiste Beaudoin Theresa Dion Claire Bosse Mrs Maria Binette and Dianne Bosse Special prizes were awarded to Maurice Neault and Lionel Dubois A buffet lunch was served by Mrs Roland Desroisier and committee George Baiguy showed movies of the children’s Christmas party Over 70 members and guests attended including Emanuel Groleau and Mrs Groleau Gerald Nadeau Constance Dutil Albert Brouillard and others from Lewiston Augusta New York and Augusta Maine.

Assomption Society Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Mederic Binette Maurice Neault Louis Bosse Baptiste Beaudoin Theresa Dion Claire Bosse Maria Binette Dianne Bosse Lionel Dubois Roland Clarence Ouellette Lewiston Jeanne Bilodeau Augusta

Canadian Episode Sparks U S News Debate

Washington report notes Canadian defense policy debates in the House of Commons reveal Canada purchased nuclear capable missiles and jets in 1958, yet has not accepted warheads or installed them. Senator Morse says Canada avoids the nuclear issue, affecting North American air defense and prompting possible shifts in U S policy toward Western allies.

Journal Washington Bureau Washington U.S. State Department House of Commons Canada United States North American Wayne Morse D. Ore Morse State Department Diefenbaker

Flames Gut Half Of Green Street House

A morning fire gut half of a four family duplex at 42 44 Green street Biddeford. The Crowley and McGary families plus others were housed in the building with a child evacuated to safety as firefighters battled smoke and flames. Police redirected traffic as three pumpers fought the stubborn blaze.

Biddeford Green Street Ethel Crowley Mary McGary Ralph Cote Binette Arthur King Crowley

Logart Faces Collins In Lewiston Boxing Feature

Cuban welterweight Isaac Logart is slight favorite over Mel Collins of Valley Stream in Lewiston tonight’s 10 round main event. Semi final pits Lefty Charest against Ron Butts of Portland as Lewiston hosts its third boxing card of the season.

Lewiston Isaac Logart Mel Collins Valley Stream Long Island Lefty Charest Ron Butts Portland

Legislative districts and budget hearings schedule

Education at 1 30 p m proposes 10 million bonds for a vocational education institute. Highways at 1 p m discusses Maine New Hampshire Interstate Bridge Authority toll bridge between Kittery and Portsmouth as alternative to a free bridge. Legal Affairs at 1 30 p m reviews Sunday holiday conduct laws. Transportation at 1 30 p m urges seat belts and two year licenses. Judiciary at 10 a m establishes Uniform Commercial Code. Appropriations at 9 30 a m completes departmental budget hearings with Bureau of the Budget testimony.

Maine-New Hampshire Kittery Portsmouth Bureau of the Budget Administrative Code

Kennebunk High Winter Carnival crowns king and queen

Kennebunk High School's annual Winter Carnival drew senior crowds for a ball that crowned William Hanscom and Jocelyn Dill as king and queen. The event featured sports wins by seniors, judges, and a snow sculpture victory by the junior class, with faculty members assisting and chaperoning.

Kennebunk High School William “Bill” Hanscom Jocelyn Dill William Pappas Pappas K.H.S Lanford Tenry Crown Jack Harrison Bob Ibson King Judy Emmons Margaret Bouchard Sue Perry Queen Jimmy Hanson Orchestra of Portland Michael Towne Ellen Groneng Margaret Ricker Henry Baillargeon K.H S Lydia Spencer Andrew J. Peterson Verne Bodwell

Crew Works On New Home For Kennebunk Family

About 30 men worked Saturday to erect the shell of a new home for the Ralph Brown family who lost their house on the Ma guire road. A Sunday crew toiled as well with sandwiches and coffee supplied. Stanley Day, retired architect, drew the plans and coordinates the build. More crews planned for next Saturday and Sunday.

Ralph ‘Brown Maguire Road Kennebunk Stanley Day

Kennebunk Grange and church meetings highlight town events

A busy Tuesday evening in Kennebunk features Alewive Grange hosting State Deputy Harry Willis and Mrs Margaret Willis at 8 PM with a pre supper at 6:30 PM, plus Evening Alliance of the Kennebunk Unitarian church hosting speaker Mrs Gordon Morrison and slides. The Webber Lefebvre American Legion auxiliary meets at 8 PM, and Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias heads with refreshments served after. Also noted is a house move for Mr and Mrs Clinton Dickinson, and a 1953 sedan accident on Brown Street injuring no one. Police investigate.

Alewive Grange West Kennebunk Harry Willis Margaret Willis John F. Hill Grange Mildred Boyden Lillian Gross Arthur Pitman Susan Pitman Kennebunk Kennebunk Beach Barbara Mason Evelyn Dickinson Frances Burr Clinton Dickinson Sandra Longview Terrace David Johnson Bruce Wakefield Mass Louise Pelletier Intervale Road Ted Winston Kenneth Cuneo Richard Smith David Tibbetts Hebron Academy Webber-Lefebvre American Legion Auxiliary Ella Irving Hazel Jones Edith Joy Richard Leech Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias Edward Benoit Women’s Alliance Kennebunk Unitarian Church Helen Walgatt Harold Scott Harold Bourne Mark Goodwin J. Ernest Sheridan Norman Wiggin Everlett Littlefield Ralph Farnsworth Lawrence J. Doane Wells Road Brown Street Doane Frank Stevens Edmund Cashen Kennebunk Police Department

Beach VFW Post Inducts Two New Members

Old Orchard Memorial VFW Post met last night and inducted James Davis and Louis DeAngelis. An invitation was read to attend a district meeting February 17 in York. Transportation was arranged. Work on the post home continues on schedule with a new floor nearing completion. A work party is planned for Thursday evening. John Sylvester volunteered to install the plumbing. Norman Pare, John Sylvester, John Menard and David Simpson are scheduled for additional tasks.

Old Orchard Memorial Vfw Post James Davis Louis ‘DeAngelis York Post John Sylvester Norman Pare John Menard David Simpson

Wells Activities Highlight Scout Sunday and Community Meetings

Wells residents attended Boy Scout Sunday at First Wells Congregational Church led by Troop 353 with Ro land Dufort Sr and Harry Alpren attending. Tonight Dr Carl M Haas will speak on Hypnosis at Congo Women’s church group meeting at Wells Second Congregational parish house. Highpine Chapter of Order of DeMolay meets at 7 30 in Highpine Masonic hall with refreshments by Mrs Millard W Adams and Mrs Albee G LaPierre. Wells Band Roosters meet at 7 30 at Wells High School. Music committee of Wells First and Second Congregational churches meets Tuesday 8 pm at the Second church parish house, followed by a 6 pm dues paying covered dish supper Wednesday 8 pm Wells Grange at the Sanford road hall with dessert and beverages provided by Mrs Arthur Perkins.

Wells Boy Scout Troop 353 Roland Dufort Harry Alpren Eldridge Leroy’ Hanson American Legion Post First Wells Congregational Church Carl M. Haas Saco Wells Second Congregational Church Gilbert V. Grant Iola B. Littlefield Rowland M. Hussey Orrin B. Saunders Paul Whitin Highpine Order of de- Molay Highpine Masonic Hall Millard W. Adams Albee G. LaPierre Mothers’ Circle Wells Band Roosters Wells High School Wells First and Second Congregational Second Church Wells Grange Sanford Road Arthur Perkins

Three Persons Are Injured In Saco Accident

Three people were injured in weekend traffic crashes in Saco. Miss Janice Hanusek, 26, of 35 Dyer Street, sustained a severe forehead cut and eye injury after the LaRose vehicle collided with a second car driven by John Murray. LaRose, 27, and Murray, 25, suffered facial cuts and a bruised leg, with Hanusek admitted to Webber Hospital. Both cars in this incident were totaled. A second collision on York Hill involved Albert Dumont Jr. and John Estabrook, with Dumont and Mildred Estabrook uninjured. Dumont's car sustained about 200 dollars damage and Estabrook's 30 dollars.

Saco Janice Hanusek Dyer Street Robert LaRose, Jr Spring Street LaRose Ross Road John F. Murray Scarborough Murray Miss Hanusek Webber Hospital York Hill Albert J. Dumont, Jr Atlantic Avenue Old Orchard Beach John W. Estabrook Portland Estabrook Dumont Mildred Estabrook

Nuclear test ban talks and US Soviet positions

The United States and Western powers questioned the 1962 test ban, noting the unresolved secret behind proposals. Kuznetsov arrived in Geneva for negotiations while U.S. officials saw Russia sending a high-level team, with informal talks scheduled between Kuznetsov and William C. Foster ahead of formal openings.

United States United Nations U.S Ores Kenne Vasily V. Kuznetsov Geneva Kuznetsov William C. Foster

Cribbage Tournament at American Legion Hall Wednesday Night

Pare and Menard compete in District 14 Department playoff in Auburn as part of a Wednesday night cribbage event at the American Legion hall.

American Legion Hall Pare Menard Auburn

You Can Learn To Think By Thinking Ex Missionary To Congo

A public missionary meeting at Village Baptist church Kennebunkport 7:30pm features Rev. Dr. Charles E. Smith. Smith a Congo missionary retired 1956 recounts Kikongo station and 72 mission schools serving 3100 children. Belgium honored them in 1946. He urges students to learn to think by controlling thoughts and offers a Seven Point Plan for thinking in reading listening and study.

Village Baptist Church Kennebunkport Charles E. Smith Claremont Cal Dr. Smith Congo Kikongo Leopoldville Rural Workers Training School Bible Institute Congo Mission Smiths Smith Iowa Iowa State Kennedy School of Missions Hartford, Conn University of Southern California Berkeley Baptist Divinity School Ife

New England Teamster Pension Age Cut to 62

Providence AP report says New England Teamsters and Trucking Pension Fund allows optional early retirement at 62 with 25 years service for a $150 monthly pension, plus about $100 Social Security, totaling roughly $250 monthly. Trustees cite fund assets of $18 million since 1958 to support the change. William Sheehan of Providence Local 251 notes the change aims to spur early retirement in a strenuous job.

Providence R. I New England New England Teamsters and Trucking Pension Fund William Sheehan Providence Local 251

North Carolina State Recruit Ron Gossell Profile

North Carolina State adds center Ron Gossell a 6 foot 10 junior from Harvard Illinois to bolster their front line. The highly regarded recruit brings size inside and potential matchup presence for the upcoming season.

North Carolina Ron Gossell Harvard

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Clement P. Wight Dial Albeo G. Lapierre Assumption Society Fremont Hall Laura Richard Henrietta Desrosier Rita Lehoulier Cille Neault Madeliene Dubois Lucien Lehoulier Marie Jeanne Bosse Fernande Bosse Constance Collard Albert Brouillard Roland Desrosier Kennebunk High Beach Vfw Nason Leslie J. Nason Littlee American Discount Renae Biddeford
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