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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1963

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Deaths and show attendance mix in Milwaukee report

Monte Blue 73 veteran screen actor and Hamid-Morton Circus advance man collapsed from a heart condition worsened by influenza after publicity work for the Tripoli Shrine Circus in Milwaukee. His wife Betty, from Beverly Hills, was summoned as he died at 6:20 a.m. in hospital. Lena Grenier 93 and Yvonne Doyon were also noted in the personals and deaths listings.

Yvonne Doyon Alfred Biddeford New York Milwaukee Wis Monte Blue Lena Grenier Foss Biddeford Deaconess Hospital Thel Webber Hamid-Morton Tripoli Shrine Blue Betty Beverly Hills Calif

Portland Weather Update Partly Cloudy and Warmer

This afternoon varies from fair to partly cloudy with warmer temperatures. Winds shift from west to southwest at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight remains mostly cloudy and mild with a few flurries after midnight and light westerly winds. Tuesday shows partial cloudiness and cooler air with north to northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Zone 1 temperatures near 40s and mid 20s.

Portland

Local group meetings set for Biddeford and Saco tonight

Lafayette court, Catholic Order of Foresters meets at 7 30 pm at the hall on Emery street Biddeford. Saco Past Noble Grand's Association gathers at 7 30 pm at Mrs Eleanor Kennedy's Old Orchard road home. Biddeford Saco Hairdressers Association holds a special meeting at 7 pm at Evelyn's Salon 9 Alfred Street Biddeford.

Lafayette Court Catholic Order of Foresters Emery Street Biddeford Saco Past Noble Grand’s Association Eleanor Kennedy Old Orchard Road Biddeford-Saco

East Biddeford Little League Auxiliary Meeting

A meeting of the East Biddeford Little League Auxiliary is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Girl Scout hall on Pool Road Biddeford. The main purpose is to choose a nominating committee for next month’s election.

East

Owen-Davis Post to Meet at Legion Hall Beach Street

The Owen-Davis Post of the American Legion will meet at 8 p m Tuesday at the Legion hall on Beach Street Saco A movie will be shown and refreshments served.

Owen-Davis Post American Legion Legion Hall Beach Street Saco

Thornton Academy Band Parents Club Meeting Tonight

The Thornton Academy Band Parents Club will meet at 7:30 this evening in the school cafeteria to discuss upcoming events and fundraisers.

Thornton Academy Band

Building association auxiliary meeting set for Tuesday

Troop One Building association auxiliary will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Clide Millette South Street Biddeford. Died at Wells Grange.

Troop One Building Association Clide Millette South St. Biddeford Wells Grange

Steel stock gains buoy irregular trading in New York

The AP market summary shows the Dow up 4.14 at 690.21 and the AP average of 60 stocks at noon rising 5 to 260.2 as steels lead with orders running 10 to 20 percent ahead. Chrysler and U S Steel among gainers, while GM eases and Kennecott trims its dividend amid mixed action across sectors.

Associated Press Chrysler U.S. Steel Jones & Laughlin Youngstown Sheet Armco Bethlehem Republic Steel Ford General Motors Studebaker American Motors U.S Burroughs Kennecott U.S Gypsum du Pont Union Carbide At&t

Rangers Show Rescheduled to March 10 in Saco

The Rangers show originally set for February 24 is postponed to March 10. All tickets purchased will be honored at the rescheduled date at Saco City Hall.

Rangers Saco City Hall

Rehearsal Slated for Fifth Degree Omona

Rehearsal for the fifth degree omona is set for March 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Waterboro Grange. The next meeting is March 14 when the degree will be exemplified at Wells Grange.

Waterboro Grange Wells Grang

Card of Thanks for Kindness and Flowers

Family expresses sincere thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness floral tributes and sympathy during bereavement Mrs Frederick J Crowley and Sons note the family’s appreciation for support and memorial gestures after the loss.

Frederick J. Crowley

Edward McCarthy dies after long illness in Biddeford

Edward McCarthy about 66 former Biddeford resident died at a local hospital Saturday after a lengthy illness. He was born in 1896 in Biddeford, son of Michael and Mary Ford McCarthy, a member of St. Mary parish. No known relatives. A requiem high mass will be sung Tuesday at 9 a.m. at St. Mary church. Burial will be in St. Mary cemetery. Friends may call Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm Street today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Edward McCarthy Sullivan ‘Street Biddeford Michael and Mary ‘Ford) McCarthy St. Mary Parish St. Mary Church St. Mary Cemetery Cosgrove Elm Street

Cordelia Cloutier 87 Biddeford resident dies after long illness

Cordelia Cloutier 87 of 27 Bay Street Biddeford died this morning after a long illness in a local hospital. Born December 18 1875 in Biddeford she was the daughter of Felix and Marie Louise Beaulieu. Widow of Wilfred Cloutier she resided with her daughter Mrs Walter Perrin and is survived by one son three daughters 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral from St Joseph church Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Friends may call Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street tonight after 7 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday 1-4 7-10 p.m. until services.

Cordelia Cloutier Bay Street Biddeford Felix Marie Louise Mathurin) Beaulieu Wilfred Cloutier Walter Perrin Pepperell Manufacturing Company St. Joseph Church Louis Mathurin Alice Pinette

Death of Mrs Sarah N Chatman of Kennebunkport

Mrs Sarah N Chatman 87 lifelong Kennebunkport resident died at her Union street home after a long illness. Born December 17 1875 she was daughter of Joseph A Titcomb and Frances Perkins Titcomb. She was predeceased by her husband John F E Chatman and survived by a son Joseph T Chatman of Rye New York plus three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Visitation at Bibber Memorial chapel Kennebunk 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Rev Robert Lee to officiate private funeral at Chatman residence Tuesday 2:30 p.m. Burial in Hope Cemetery Kennebunk.

Sarah N. Chatman Kennebunkport Union Street Joseph A Frances Perkins Titcomb South Congregational Church Swampscott Mass John FE. Chatman Joseph T Rye N. Y Bibber Memorial Summer Street Kennebunk, Ae Tod Robert Lee Chatman Hope Cemetery Kennebunk

Funeral rites held for Mrs Rob ertine Henry of Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs. Robertine Henry of 133 Pike Street Ext Biddeford were held Monday at 9 from St Andre church. Msgr Aime Giguere celebrated a solemn requiem high mass with Rev Edmond Hache deacon and Rev Bernand Nicknair subdeacon. A male quartet sang with Mrs Laura L Proulx at the organ. Bearers were Joseph Loranger Alberte Caron Edmond Boucher George Souliere Albert Marcotte and Ilo Boucher. Burial was in the family plot at St Joseph cemetery with last prayers by Rev Fr Nicknair. Out of town attendees included Mrs Rita Paquin and Omer Lauzer of Cambridge Mass.

Robertine Henry Pike Street Biddeford St. Andre Aime Giguere Albert Marcotte Iipo Boucher St. Joseph Cemetery Nicknair Rita Paquin Omer Lauzer Cambridge Mass

Funeral services for Adelard Blais at St Joseph church

Funeral services for Adelard Blais were held at St Joseph church with a solemn requiem high mass by Rev Sylvia Levesque assisted by Rev Marc Franck as deacon and Rev Norman Carrier as subdeacon. Burial was in St Joseph cemetery with York County Barracks military honors. Attendees included out of town mourners from Norfolk Virginia Lawrence Massachusetts New Britain Connecticut and Boston.

Adelard Blais St. Joseph Church Sylvia Levesque Marc Franck Norman Carrier Diane Rouselle Beavers Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley Post American Legion Royal Sheltra Oliver Bolduc Alfred Prejean Paul Emile Petit Joseph Hanusek Alberic Danis St. Joseph York County Barracks Francis Simard Oliver W. Larivierie Thomas McGarrity Arthur Gagne Arthur Lapointe Arnold Ballard Blais Guy Nadeau US Navy Norfolk Elmer Fountaine Lawrence Mass Rose McDonald New Britain Conn Euclide Blais Boston

Muskie Opposes Honorary Nonvoting Presidents in Senate

In a Washington report Senator Edmund Muskie of Maine rejects proposals to make former presidents honorary nonvoting members of the Senate. He argues such status would add nothing to their influence and would not enhance their pronouncements. Earlier Senator Margaret Chase Smith suggested ex officio membership in both chambers to utilize their experience.

Washington Senate Sen Edmund Muskie D-Me Hoover Eisenhower Truman Margaret Chase Smith R-Me House

Church Notes Services Held Weekly in Saco and Biddeford

Gospel services non-sectarian held each Tuesday and Thursday at 7:45 p m in the Odd Fellows building Main Street Saco open to the public. Midweek service set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Biddeford United Baptist Church.

Odd Fellows Main Street Saco Biddeford Unley Baptist Church

Communion to Be Celebrated at Christ Episcopal Biddeford

Holy Communion will be celebrated Tuesday at 6 a.m. in Christ Episcopal Church, Biddeford.

Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford

Prayer Meeting Announced at Full Gospel Church

A prayer meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church located on Route 9 A just off Route 109 in Wells.

Full Gospel Route 9-A Wells

Home League of Saco Salvation Army Meets Tuesday Evening

The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army will hold a meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m. with members gathering for the group’s regular session and activities.

Saco Salvation Army

Saco Street Methodist Church Trustees Meet Tuesday

Church trustees of the Saco Street Methodist Church will meet Tuesday evening at 7 at the church.

Ch Church Saco School Street

Biddeford Council Opens Bids Tonight

Biddeford city council holds a special meeting at 7 30 pm in the council chambers with bids to be opened for highway district four and a police department patrol car. The agenda includes confirming two permanent fire department members and one call man, plus other items. A municipal officers meeting precedes in Mayor Willie Pomerleau's office.

Biddeford Highway District Four Police Department Fire Department Willie Pomerleau

Little League Check Presented At Valentine Dance

Auxiliary President Dolly Macomber presented a check to Little League President Mike Nanos on behalf of auxiliary members during the East Biddeford Little League Valentine dance at the Cub Scouts hall on Mason street. A buffet lunch was served. many local couples attended as special guests.

Dolly Macomber Little League Mike Nanos East Biddeford Valentine Cub Scouts Hall Mason Street Raymond Letellier Philip Hatch Fred Olson Donald Macomber Bernard Gajeunesse Ronald Gagnon Ray Sylvestre J. Paul Casavant Hervey Binette Alfred Loignon Charles Cotsis Rudy Lauzon Robert Hayford Charles Nanos Jack Minnitte Alex Draggins Edward Gilstaart Raymond Abbot Joseph Berthiaume Roland Boissonneault George Garnache Mike Hanson Ed Myers

Transportation To Be Provided Bradbury Pupils

Bradbury street school pupils will be transported to Emery school for the rest of the year per Biddeford School Superintendent Raymond Kenneally. Officials said safety will be ensured if traffic endangers a child. The Bradbury Wentworth closures have sparked petitions and debate. Moving furniture from both schools began today.

Bradbury Street Emery School Biddeford Raymond Kenneally Kenneally Alfred and Elm Streets Board of Education Frederick Warner Bradbury Wentworth Streets

Me icCormack quote on public buildings for the people

Speaker John W MeicCormack D Mass argues in 1957 that Congress buildings are not for members alone but for the people, a stance echoed by allies and opponents in ongoing debates about access and public use.

Ibers John W. MeiCormack D-Mass Congress

Dartmouth Unbeaten With Bill Wellstead Scoring Streak

Bill Wellstead converted 27 extra points in 30 attempts to propel Dartmouth to an undefeated season last fall.

Bill Wellstead Dartmouth

Rayburn Building Remakes Capitol Space at $83 Million

The Rayburn Building, a 110 story addition honoring the late speaker, rises where a hole stood in 1957. It will include a swimming pool, nine committee rooms, a cafeteria, five private dining rooms, and space for 1,600 cars. Existing houses will be renovated at $18.5 million for three or more rooms per member. Senate expansion previously added a second building at $25 million for five to seven rooms per senator.

Rayburn Capitol Senate Edward P. Boland D-Mass

Valentine Fete Draws Large Crowd At Biddeford K of C

The Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus auxiliary hosted its annual Valentine dance at Washington Street Hall attracting a record crowd. Arlene's Orchestra provided music and Valentine decor set the mood. Proceeds fund emergency lights for the hall. William Frost received a special award, with Edmond Neault explaining the new lights. The next auxiliary social is planned for Wednesday with Martha Masse as chair.

Valentine Biddeford Rita LeBlond Paula Auger Rita Roy Florence Roy Therese Gaudette

Lago Outlines Development of Catholic Press

Wayne Lago, director of development at St Francis College, outlined the growth and influence of Catholic news media in America at a Knights of Columbus meeting. He traced from the 1700s Catholic magazines to current publications, noting defensive origins, postwar revival, and nationwide reach of Catholic press reaching millions. Charles Beaudoin chaired. a blood bank report noted four pints donated in January. Cabaret night is set for February 23 with a live band at 8:30 p.m. Next council meeting is February 27.

America Wayne Lago St. Francis College Biddeford J. J. Mullen Old Orchard Beach Knights of Columbus Lago Catholic Transcript Aecesar Hartford Conn Franciscan Fathers Catholic Press Association Catholic Welfare Conferences Charles Beaudoin Robert Quinn Six Point General Leopold Bellerose

Salle Charite Whist Winners Announced

Winners of the progressive Whist party at Salle Charite on Saturday include Mrs Juliette Quinnies Mrs Blanche Trembley and others with men winners led by Don Parent Eugene Neault Gerard Turgeon and Alphonse Chretien Bid Whist winners feature Jeannette Courtois Rolande Martin Alma Caron and more. A bean supper is set for 4 30 to 7 pm Saturday followed by a 7 30 pm progressive whist event and a bid whist session Sunday at Salle Charite 17 Alfred Street Biddeford.

Salle Charite Juliette Quinnies Blanche Trembley Melvina Gaudette Ludger Moreau Alice Dutch Don Parent Eugene Neault Gerard Turgeon Alphonse Chretien Jeannette Courtois Rolande Martin Alma Caron Marie Anna Perreault Albert Coulombe Harold Hill Adelard St. Ours Onna Morin Albert Sevigny Joseph Chretien Alfred Street Biddeford

Prizes Awarded At St Francis Whist

Fourteen tables competed in a Whist event at St Francis college last night. Proceeds go to the priesthood fund. Special prizes were won by Mrs Rose Goulet Mrs Ludger Moreau Mrs Yvonne Dumas George Dumas Joan Goulet Mrs Mabel Ayotte and Mrs Andrew Goulet. High scores were achieved by Mrs Josephine Valliere Mrs Adelina Letourneau Marcel Dubreuil Miss Deliane Lambert Mrs Mary Godard Mrs Virgie Nason Miss Priscille Corriveau Richard Boissonneault Mrs Yvonne Hebert Conrad Millet Arthur Corriveau Gerry Couture Wilfred Hebert Mrs Ruth Sevigny and Mrs Joan Goulet. There will be no Whist next Sunday.

St. Francis College Priesthood Rose Goulet Ludger Moreau Yvonne Dumas George Dumas Joan Goulet Mabel Ayotte Andrew Goulet Josephine Valliere Adelina Letourneau Marcel Dubreuil Deliane Lambert Mary Godard Virgie Nason Priscille Corriveau Richard Boissonneault Yvonne Hebert Conrad Millette Arthur Corriveau Gerry Couture Wilfred Hebert Ruth Sevigny

K of C Confers First Degree on Six Candidates

Biddeford council Knights of Columbus exemplified the First Degree on six candidates yesterday. New members are Harry Courtois Jr Louis J Ouellette Maurice Neault Raymond Laibrecque Norman F Patterson and Robert R Gagnon. Grand Knight Norman Beaupret announced another First Degree exemplification on February 28 and a Recognition night social and dance to be held Saturday.

Biddeford Knights of Columbus Harry ‘Courtois, Jr Louis J. Ouellette Maurice Neault Raymond Laibrecque Norman F. Patterson Robert R. Gagnon Norman Beaupret

Parish Groups Elect Officers at St. Andre Parishes Meeting

Circle La Cordaire and Jeanne d Arc of St. Andre parish elected new officers last night at the parish hall. Circle La Cordaire named Edward Neault president Leon Paul vice president Joseph Lefebvre dues collector Romeo Boucher treasurer Alcide Boucher secretary. executive committee Marcel Couture Leo Cote Armand Fecteau Arsene Lizotte Josephat Tardiff. Rev. Bernard Nicknair appointed chaplain. Jeanne d Arc elected Mrs Lionel Boucher president Mrs Joseph Morin vice president Mrs Leo Cote secretary Miss Cecile Thibeault treasurer dues collector. exec committee Mrs Theode Langevin Mrs Leon Paul Mrs Edward Neault Mrs Adelard St. Ouis Mrs Maurice Hebert. Three new members were admitted, Albert Simoneau and Miss Gabrielle Boucher. Next meeting March 17 with Leo Cote in charge of refreshments. Social hour followed.

Circle la Cordaire Jeanne d’Arc St. Andre Edward Neault Leon Paul Joseph Lefebvre Romeo Boucher Alcide Boucher Marcel Couture Leo Cote Armand Fecteau Arsene Lizotte Josephat Tardiff Bernand Nicknair Jeanne d'Arc Lionel Boucher Joseph Morin Cecile Thibeault Theode Langevin Adelard St. Ouis Maurice Hebert Albert Simoneau Gabrielle Boucher

Driver appeals fine in Saco Municipal Court

Richard B. Ward 58 of Flag Pond road Saco appealed a $100 driving after suspension fine to the May term of York County Superior Court at Alfred in Saco Municipal Court this morning. Bail set at $200. Associate Judge Wilson fined Louis J. B. Simoneau 34 of 572 Main Street Saco $10 for driving an unregistered vehicle. Richard E. Libby 25 of RFD 13 Biddeford pleaded guilty to passing a red light at Scammon Elm. Judge Wilson suspended a $10 fine. L. T. Maloy 66 of Hollis Center pleaded guilty to passing a red light at Main Beach. Judge Wilson suspended $5 of a $10 fine. Saco Police were complainants in all four cases.

Richard B. Ward Flag Pond Road Saco York County Superior Court Alfred Ward William F. Wilson, Jr Louis J. B. Simoneau Main Street Simoneau Richard E. Libby RFD Biddeford Scammon Elm Streets Wilson L. T. Maloy Hollis Center Main Beach Streets

Bail Defaulted In Biddeford Court For Speeding Charge

Samuel C. Leach, 30, of Kennebunkport, failed to appear at Biddeford Municipal Court. He was ordered by state police to pay a $25 bail on a speeding 65 mph in a 55 mph zone. Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason then defaulted the bail. In a separate Saturday session Paul G. Rivard of Biddeford pleaded guilty to operating after license suspension for financial responsibility and was fined $25.

Samuel C. Leach Kennebunkport Biddeford Gerald C. Nason Paul G. Rivard Alfred Street Nason

Brandt coalitions hint at broad postwar German govt

Brandt said his party is ready to form a new government on a broad basis. He urged the Christian Democrats and Free Democrats to adapt to the Socialists' campaign platform if they join the coalition. This signals fewer concessions to the Christian Democrats than during Khrushchev talks.

Socialists Christian Democrats West Berlin Brandt Free Democrats Khrushchev East Berlin

Several Auto Crashes Occur During Weekend

Biddeford police report a weekend flurry of auto crashes with no injuries. Slippery roads blamed for most incidents. At 12 25 p m Saturday a 1954 sedan driven by Alma H Cyr 71 of Saco collided with a 1962 sedan driven by Earle A Jackson Jr 31 of West Scarborough at Jefferson and Adams. Jacksons passengers included Beverly R age 3 Carol L age 5 and Virginia R Jackson 25. At 2 30 p m a 1958 convertible driven by Raymond B Hassen 21 of Dover New Hampshire struck a pickup driven by Harry Friedman 48 of Saco at Main and Elm. Police logged 13 additional minor crashes over the weekend.

Biddeford Jefferson and Adams Streets Alma H. Cyr Portland Road Saco Earle A. Jackson, Jr West Scarborough Beverly R Carol L Virginia R. Jackson Jackson Raymond B. Hassen Dover N. H Harry Friedman North Street Main Elm Streets

VFW Card Party Held Sunday in Biddeford City Building

A Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary sponsored card party took place in the Biddeford City building. Co chairs were Mrs. Jeannette Curro and Mrs. Belle Poirier. Prizes went to Maurice Marcoux Eva La vigne Laura Dodge with high prizes to Anita Pilchat Jeannette Curro Alma Beaudoin Arline Fleurant Almira Proulx and Maurice Marcoux. Geraldine Poirier had the low prize. A second public whist party is planned for Sunday evening February 24.

Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Biddeford Jeannette Curro Belle Poirier Maurice Marcoux Eva Lavigne Laura Dodge Anita Pilchat Alma Beaudoin Arline Fleurant Almira Proulx Maurice Marco

Dog Licenses Available At Beach In Old Orchard Beach

Beach dog licenses are now available at the office of Mrs. Esther Crowley, Old Orchard Beach town clerk. License fees are 1.40 dollars for males and neutered dogs and 5.40 dollars for females.

Esther Crowley Old Orchard Beach

Hijacked freighter pursued off South America by naval forces

The Anzoategui, hijacked off the northeast coast of South America, headed toward Brazil where asylum was offered to rebels. Venezuelan destroyers and U.S. ships and planes pursued it, with no orders given to stop and board. Brazil signaled possible asylum as pursuit continued.

Page South America Brazil Santa Maria Anzoategui U.S Destro Wood Leary Trinidad John H. Dinneen Chaguaramas

Kennedy's challenge as world power shifts with postwar changes

The article analyzes how economic growth in Western Europe and nuclear developments alter the US dominance in foreign policy. It notes Kennedy faces frustration as balance of power remains between the United States and the Soviet Union, while allies' influence grows. Khrushchev enjoys centralized control, making his leadership easier to project.

Western Europe Britain France United States Kennedy Soviet Union Kremlin White House Khrushchev

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