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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1964

Page

2

Local Personal Notices From Biddeford And Saco

A roster of residents lists Pierre Bellavance and Donna Boutet in Webber Hospital, Charles Raybine and Emelia Boutin as medical or surgical patients, with others at Notre Dame and New England Baptist Hospitals. The Feeney family moves to Atkinson New Hampshire and Margo Johnson, a UNH senior, is on the Dean’s List. The Favraus, formerly of Champlain, N Y, now reside in Biddeford.

Pierre Bellavance Clark St Biddeford Webber Hospital Donna Boutet Wakefield Ave Saco Charles Raybine Beach St Emelia Boutin Green St Notre Dame Hospital Robert Anastasoff South St Our Lady of Fatima Hospital North Providence R. I. Paul Hopkins Washington St Eva Lamontagne Lafayette St New England Baptist Hospital Boston Joseph Feeney Atkinson N. H. Feeney Western Electric Andover Mass Margo Johnson Oliver Johnson Bay View Road University of New Hampshire Hubert Favreau Pauline Shirley Champlain N.Y Favreau Phyllis Emerson

Light Snow Predicted for Portland This Afternoon

The forecast calls for increasing cloudiness and mild conditions with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s and light variable winds. Tonight sees cloudy skies with light snow developing and lows in the upper 20s as easterly winds rise to 10 to 20 mph. Friday may see snow mixing with rain and ending in the afternoon as winds shift to the north and northwest.

Portland

Jesus Entered Jericho and Fasting Across Faiths

A historic recount links Jesus calling Zacchaeus in Jericho to a broader piece on fasting. The essay traces Ramadan Lent Yom Kippur and colonial New England fast days, noting fasting as spiritual purification political tool and social ritual across cultures and eras.

Associated Press

Biddeford Band Concert Updated Schedule

A concert by the Biddeford Junior Band directed by Horace Killam will be held March 6 in the Biddeford Junior High School gymnasium, replacing the previously reported date. The Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus meets tonight at 8 at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Washington Street. The Merton Ira Staples Post AMVETS Auxiliary meets at 8 tonight at the post home on Alfred Street, Biddeford.

Biddeford Horace Killam Biddeford Junior High School Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus Knights of Columbus Hall Washington Street Merton Ira Staples Amvets Post Alfred Street

Holy Communion Services in Saco and Biddeford

Holy Communion will be celebrated in Trinity Church Saco Friday at 9 30 a m and in Christ Church Biddeford Friday at 5 15 p m Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army meet Friday at 8 30 p m

Trinity Church Saco Christ Church Biddeford Saco Salvation Army

Damage Set At Over $100 In Traffic Mishap

Two automobiles collided at Mason and Green Streets in Biddeford yesterday after icy roads prevented a stop. Howard E. Procter Jr. 33 of Dayton struck the rear of Alden Racine 64 of Biddeford who was ahead in the same direction. Alfred Guilmette investigated for the Biddeford police. Damages exceeded $100 with no injuries.

Mason and Green Streets Biddeford Howard E. Procter Jr Dayton Alden Racine Taylor St Proctor Alfred Guilmette

Elks Frolics Acts Announced At Biddeford Theater

The Biddeford-Saco Lodge of Elks sponsors two Elks Annual Frolics at Central Theater in Biddeford with Hagar and Nancy vaudeville acts opening at 2 PM for kids and 8:30 PM for adults. Proceeds go to Ellis Charity Fund. Guests include Charlie Rozella Norman Lane Kirk Stevens Tom Garey The Freddies Ringling Brothers acts and Russ Ring.

Hagar Nancy Elks Biddeford-Saco Norman Lane Kirk Stevens London Tom Garey the Freddies Europe United States Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus Russ Ring

Referee Richard E. Poulos Recovering After Surgery

Portland AP reports Richard E. Poulos a U S referee in bankruptcy is in good condition following surgery at Maine Medical Center. He suffered an intestinal ailment while vacationing in Florida two weeks ago and underwent the procedure on Wednesday.

Portland Richard E. Poulos U.S Maine Medical Center Poulos Florida

Funeral services for Mrs Grace Willey in Saco

Funeral services for Mrs Grace W Willey of 70 Portland Road Saco wife of Percy R Willey were held yesterday afternoon at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with Rev Stanley A Bennett of the Saco United Baptist Church officiating. Mrs Mary Rennell was the soloist. Interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco.

Grace Willey Grace W. Willey Portland Road Saco Percy R. Willey Dennett and Craig Main St Stanley A. Bennett Saco United Baptist Church Mary Rennell Laurel Hill Cemetery

Births at Webber Hospital Listed by Families

To Mr and Mrs James Hl Keithley a son James Harley Jr weight eight pounds 13 ounces Feb 8. To Mr and Mrs Leopold Delcourt a daughter Nancy Pearl Marie seven pounds 12 ounces Feb 8. To Mr and Mrs Richard A Dudley a son James Richard six pounds 12 ounces Feb 10. To Mr and Mrs Arthur F Pierce a daughter Peggy Ellen seven pounds 7 ounces Feb 11. To Mr and Mrs Robert A Fitch a son Christopher Todd eight pounds 9 ounces Feb 11. To Mr and Mrs Donald F Poole a son seven pounds 12 ounces Feb 11. To Mr and Mrs Freeland K Smith a son eight pounds 1 ounce Feb 11. To Mr and Mrs Raynold Le Barge a daughter seven pounds 8 ounces Feb 11. To Mr and Mrs Roland J Begin a son Rene Joseph eight pounds 6 ounces Feb 12. To Mr and Mrs Gerard G Montembeau a son six pounds

Webber Hospital James Hl. Keithley Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach James Harley Jr Leopold Delcourt Cleaves St Biddeford Nancy Pearl Marie Richard A. Dudley Alfred St James Richard Arthur F. Pierce Arundel Peggy Ellen Robert A. Fitch Wells Christopher Todd Donald F. Poole Yarmouth Gerard G. Montembeau Bernard Ave

Biddeford Property Sold To New Owners Fecteau Couple

The property at 24 Dearborn Ave Biddeford owned by Boyd W Slowik was sold to Giles Fecteau and his wife of Biddeford. The one story dwelling garage and surrounding land transfer via Felix T Sheltra Son Real Estate Agency 48 Jefferson St Biddeford. The Fecteaus will occupy the premises as their future residence.

Dearborn Ave Biddeford Boyd. W. Slowik Giles Fecteau

Silver Tea Held in Saco by DAR Chapter

A Rebecca Emery Chapter DAR silver tea was hosted yesterday by regent Mrs. John Tarbox at Main Street, Saco, with red white and blue table decor. Guests included dozens of named members and Miss Ada Hill, Miss Thea Dennett, and Miss Edna Rollins among others.

Rebecca Emery Daughters of the American Revolution Regent John Tarbox Main Street Saco Ina Emery Charlotte Whitehurst Marion Clark Ella Luman Alice Hurd Hazel Beety Gertrude Farwell Ethel Cobb Frank Irish Mildred Coleman Thea Dennett Elvira Lord Ethel Wight Gertrude Pease Henry Pease William Haase Grace FitzPatrick Doris FitzPatrick Alice Parsons Theodore Schaffer Annie Gonne Blanche Hatton Fillmore Harris James Ee. Wheeler William R Sansoucy Charles G. Scammon Leona Thompson Marshall K. Berry Paul Michaud Denn S Floyd Milton Atkinson Joseph E. Whitman Hazel P. Bishop Howard Ek. Handy Paul T. Cobb Carl Parcher Albert W. Coleman Ina N Lewis Libby Roland Crane Lewis W. Simpson Elmont S. Tyndale Carl G. Dennett Edna Rollins

Maine Girls In Maple Festival

Two Maine youths will attend the New England Maple Festival in Laconia New Hampshire. Paula Wing of the University of Maine will help crown the 1964 queen while Bonnie Eileen Murray of Auburn competes for the crown. The festival runs February 21 to 25 in conjunction with the World Championship Dog Sled Derby.

Augusta Maine Laconia N.H Paula Wing University of Maine Portland Bonnie Eileen Murray Auburn Edward Little

Ruby Appears Wan During Dallas Court Hearings

Ruby, 52, showed wan, listless demeanor in court as the dramatic trial proceedings continued. He occasionally chatted with lawyers and glanced at the crowded room, while spectator Eva Grant, his sister, declared from the gallery that Dallas citizens could not give him a fair trial.

Ruby Eva Grant Dallas

Warren Commission Considers New Witnesses in Kennedy Case

The Warren Commission may call one or two new witnesses next week as it builds its evidence on Kennedy's assassination. Chief Justice Earl Warren told reporters he did not know if a janitor who reportedly saw a shooter would testify. Marguerite Oswald, mother of Lee Harvey Oswald, testified that she believes her son is innocent but could be guilty as a human being. She also claims he was a CIA agent set up to take the blame. She said the assassin is still at large. Warren said her testimony did not add new facts to the commission's understanding. The commission has not received proof that Oswald worked for any federal agency.

Jericho Zacchaeus Jesus Jerusalem Abraham Aegean Sea St. Jerome Middle East New England America Ireland Cork Terence MacSwiney Brixton MacSwiney Mohandas Gandhi India Washington Warren Commission John F. Kennedy Earl Warren Lee Harvey Oswald Dallas Marguerite Oswald Kennedy Oswald U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Warren Fort Worth FBI Marina

New Hampshire Man Fined On Larceny Count

George John Hughes Jr., 20, of Somersworth, NH, pled guilty to larceny of a $45.67 check from Diane Turner of Biddeford in Biddeford Municipal Court. Judge Gerald Nason ordered a $25 fine or 30 days in jail plus restitution. failure to pay could require an additional 60 days in jail. Hughes had until 4 pm to raise funds.

George John Hughes Jr Somersworth N.H Diane Turner Main St Biddeford Gerald Nason Hughes Nason

Senator Smith Presses On With Sparse NH Campaign Tour

Sen Smith travels in her own car with no campaign staff or headquarters and a rough visit plan. SheEndures 28 below zero weather in New Hampshire meeting farmers at dawn while delivering off the cuff remarks and declining a Lincoln Day dinner.

Paxedae ‘Nents Boveel Campaig Maine New Hampshire

Nation marks vast share of US farm stocks held on NY Exchange

Three fifths of all United States agricultural stocks are listed on the New York Exchange, valued around 214 billion dollars, reflecting a major market concentration.

United States New York

Kenneth Curtis to Leave ARA Maine Post

Kenneth M. Curtis plans to resign as Maine field coordinator for the Area Redevelopment Administration in mid March. Curtis joined ARA in 1961 as the agency's first Maine director and will announce his future plans within a week after his resignation takes effect.

Portland Kenneth M. Curtis Mainesfield Area Redevelopment Administration Curtis ARA Maine

Garland Takes Out Petitions

Augusta AP. Peter A Garland of Topsham former congressman and Saco mayor has taken out nomination petition forms. Garland a Republican took out 12 forms Wednesday. The number usually circulated fits state representative or state senator or other Sagadahoe County offices.

Augusta Peter A Garland Topsham Saco Garland Sagadahoe County

Fireplace Burned At Beach Home In Old Orchard Beach

Firefighters responded to a small special at 6 Winona Ave Ocean Park to find overheated railroad ties beneath bricks. A booster hose extinguished the fire with no further damage. A prior call yesterday dealt with a flooded oil burner at Apt 5 Carll Ave caused by a defective valve.

Old Orchard Beach Harvey Burnell Winona Ave Ocean Park Louis Wharff James Sevier Apt. 5 Carll Avenue

Bylaws Change Approved by Saco Jaycees

The Saco Jaycees approved a bylaws change at a meeting in the Mutual Fire Insurance Building in Saco. Dues will be due in full on March 1. The group considered sponsoring a touring basketball team in March and the Christy Minstrels. Awards to first year members Daniel Howard and C Russell Herrmann were presented, and Richard Howard was named chairman of the membership sweepstakes program.

Saco Jaycees Mutual Fire Insurance Saco Christy Minstrels Daniel Howard C. Russell Herrmann Richard Howard

Saco Democrats Won't Endorse Any Candidates

At a Saco Democratic City Committee meeting in G A R Hall the group voted not to endorse any primary candidates. Attendees included H Clifford Berry from Biddeford State Rep Camille Bedard George Dutille sheriff candidate Alcide Deschambeault and others. A next meeting was announced for March 1 with refreshments served and farm employe asset figures noted.

Saco Democratic City Committee G.A.R. Hall Donald McCone Madeline Guay H. Clifford Berry Biddeford Camille Bedard George Dutille Phyllis Deschambeault Alcide Deschambeault

Children’s Diseases Increase In Maine

Maine’s Bureau of Health reports rising pediatric infections for 1964 year to date with German measles 501, measles 296, and mumps 536 versus 66, 197, and 388 a year ago. Hepatitis cases for six weeks total 178, down from 422 last year. Sophomore Jim Grabowski and senior Lou Holland led Big Ten scoring with 30 points each.

Augusta Maine State Bureau of Health Jim Grabowski Illinois Lou Holland Wisconsin Big Ten

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elks Frolics Memoriam Adelard Blais John Muir Post Office Department Martinez Calif Muir Massachusetts Institute of Technology DAR Gurney Corps Fred S. Gurney Women's Relief Corps Phyllis’ Wright Franklin Street Seaco Dorothy Abbott Ruth Willey Hazel Emmons Middle Street Lois Howard Mary Smith Abbott Smith Howard Emmons Irene Ayer Wright Gertrude Dennett Sen. Smith Kenneth Curtis Washington, D. C Paul Martel St. Joseph’s Church Sonia Pare Lee Saco Democrats Biddelord Lanolin Plus Oleo Valentine Ajax Laundry Sneider’s Discount Grocery Smith St Saco-Lowell Pendleton the Mens Shop Inc
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