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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1964

Page

2

Local Biddeford Residents Listed in Area Hospitals

Oliver Goudreau an 18 Freeman Street Biddeford is a medical patient at the Webber hospital Mrs Alexander Deforge 93 Prospect Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center Portland Frank Caron 12 George Street Biddeford has been transferred from Webber Hospital Biddeford to New England Baptist Hospital Boston

Oliver Goudreau Freeman St Biddeford Webber Hospital Alexander Deforge Prospect St Maine Medical Center Portland Frank Caron George St New England Baptist Hospital Boston

Fremont Club and Auxiliary Meet with Lionel Lapointe

The Fremont Club and Auxiliary will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. in the hall on Alfred Street, Biddeford. Guest speaker will be Lionel Lapointe, a teacher at St. Louis High School.

Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Lionel Lapointe St. Louis High School

Church Choir Rehearsals and Prayer Meetings Set Around Saco Area

The Youth Choir and Senior Choir of Saco School Street Methodist Church plan Thursday rehearsals at 3 15 p m and 7 30 p m respectively. Mid week prayer at Bible Baptist Saco, 144 Ferry road, and Bible study at First Baptist Old Orchard Beach, 7 30 p m. Prayer at First Assembly of God Saco 22 Pleasant street. Universalist Unitarian Biddeford meeting 7 30 p m Biddeford First Universalist. Biddeford United Baptist family night 7 30 p m Thursday inviting all Sunday School families.

Saco School Street Methodist Church Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Cod Church Ahepa Fleasant Street Religious Education Committee of the Universalist-Unitarian Churches Biddeford First Universalist Church Biddeford

Rocheleau quits Democratic bid for Congress in 1st District

Former Westbrook mayor Francis C. Rocheleau withdraws from the Democratic primary saying campaigning is a full time job he cannot afford. He wished other Democratic hopefuls luck as he ends his candidacy and returns to his Portland law practice.

Westbrook Francis C. Rocheleau Congress Rocheleau Camaigning Ken Curtis Portland Stanley R. Tupper Robert C. Shepherd Portland Press Herald

Rescue vessels aid Ambassador survivors in heavy seas

Survivors section notes rescue aircraft dropping three liferafts and Leonardo da Vinci reaching the Ambassador after it reported pumps failed and flooding entered the engine room. The 7308-ton liner, owned by Hall Bros. Steamship Co., drifted with no power as seas remained dangerous.

Leonardo da Vinci da Vinci New York Fruuen Coast Guard Ambassador The Hall Bros. Steamship Co. of Britain

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement

We thank neighbors and friends for flowers cards and furnished cars during our recent bereavement. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Roland G Thibault Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Belair and Mr. Robert Belair.

Roland G. Thibault Raymond Belair Robert Belair

Deaths Wells Mrs Etta M Knox 70 Moody Beach resident

Mrs Etta M Knox 70 widow of James A Knox long time Moody Beach resident died Tuesday in a North Berwick nursing home. Born November 18 1893 in Rochester NH she was daughter of William and Mary Butler. Surviving son Clayton Knox Malden MA funeral Friday 130 pm Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk with Rev Fred Holmberg officiating entombment Hope Cemetery Kennebunk friends may call Thursday evening

Fred Holmberg Christ Church, Kennebunk Hope ‘Cemetery Kennebunk

Sodality Members to Pray for Mrs Malvina Faucher

Members of St Anne's Sodal ity of St Andre's Church meet at 7 pm tomorrow at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford to say prayers for Mrs Malvina Faucher.

St. Anne's Sodality St. Andre’s Church Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford Malvina Faucher

Third Order祈祷 gathering for Mrs Emilia Nadeau

Members of the Third Order of St. Francis meet at 7 15 tonight at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford to say prayers for Mrs Emilia Nadeau.

Third Order of St. Francis Bolduc Alfred St Biddeford Emilia Nadeau

Funeral services for Edmond P Libby in Saco

Funeral services for Edmond P Libby of 43 Green Street Saco a retired Saco Lowell employee were held yesterday afternoon at the Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco Rev Norman J Langmaid pastor of the Saco School Street Methodist Church officiated and interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco

Edmond P. Libby Green St Saco Saco-Lowell Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Norman J. Langmaid Saco’ School Street Methodist Church Laurel Hill Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Malvina Faucher in Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs Malvina Faucher formerly of Pierson Lane Biddeford will be held at 8 am Friday from St Andre's Church Biddeford. Friends may call at the funeral home in Biddeford from 2 to 5 and to 10 pm tomorrow.

Malvina Faucher Pierson Lane Biddeford St. Andre's Church Emond Funeral Home Hill “T

Funeral services for Arthur J Letarte

Funeral services were held at 9 this morning at St. Joseph’s Church for Arthur J. Letarte of 36 Main St Biddeford. Msgr. Elie Hevey celebrated the solemn high mass with Rev. Marc Franck deacon and Rev. Sylvia Levesque sub deacon. Burial in the family plot followed with prayers at the grave. Attending from out of town were Mr and Mrs Armand Letarte of Lewiston.

Arthur J. Letarte Main St Biddeford St. Joseph's Elie Hevey Marc Franck Sylvia_ Levesque Diana Rousselle Clarence Laplante St. Francis College Beavers Sacred Heart League of

School Boards To Convene In Orono

The Maine State School Boards Association holds its annual meeting at the University of Maine on Tuesday March 31 and Wednesday April 1 during Farm and Home Week. Highlights include education topic presentations, an orientation for new members, and the Delegate Assembly to adopt resolutions guiding education legislation and association services.

ORONO Maine State School Boards Association University of Maine

Miss Nicole Barra Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party

Kennebunk notes honor for Nicole Barra daughter of Mr and Mrs Barra at Summer Street party. Valentine decor gifts games prizes and cake feature as attendees include Oswell Skibicki Spoford Wyman Nedeau Cliche Poirier and family guests from Arundel Saco and local towns.

Kennebunk Nicole Barra Robert Barra Summer Street Birhday Park Barra Carol Ann Oswell Jane Skibicki Cathy Spofford Regina Wyman Linda Derham Yvonne Pepin Donna Nedeau Louise Cliche Val Cliche Arundel Denise Gisele Poirier Paul Poirier Saco Nicole Ruth Charlotte Michael Richard

Portland Snow and Gale Warnings Bring Coastal Flood Risks

Heavy snow warnings and gale alerts issued for Zone A with tides 2 to 3 feet above normal. Snow spreads north this afternoon, totaling 4 inches or more. Temperatures reach upper 20s to mid 20s with northeast winds 25 to 35 mph. Snow continues tonight and light snow possible Thursday with little temperature change.

Portland

Volunteers for Heart Drive in Saco Announced

The article lists numerous volunteers for the Heart Sunday drive on Feb 23, led by Mrs. Stanley Northrop. It names many women with addresses and roles in the Saco community across local and national campaigns.

Heart Drive Saco

Legislative Oddities Pop Up In State Districting

A state by state check shows many districts far from the ideal 408000 population per House seat under the Supreme Court ruling. Maryland and Georgia move toward compliance while Texas Michigan Arizona California Colorado and Connecticut showcase wide variances from 177000 to 951527 in district populations.

Washington House of Representatives Supreme Court House Associated Press Maryland Georgia Gebrgia J. Millard Tawes General Assembly Bruce Alger Texas John B. Bennett Michigan Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida

No Endorsement By Biddeford Democratic Social Club

The Biddeford Democratic Social Club voted not to endorse any city or county candidate for the June 15 Democratic primary. State Committeewoman Theresa N Connally warned that group endorsements cause dissension, urging members to back their own chosen candidates. May meeting will host all Democratic candidates for individual addresses.

Biddeford Mrs. Pontbriant Freda Warner Bernice Beaulieu Ithel Vire Hazel Noble Rose Sevigny Therese Levasseur Georgeline Noble

Biddeford Man Is Given Probation

Leroy Kalex 25 of 453 Main St Biddeford pleaded guilty in Biddeford Municipal Court to an assault charge. Associate Judge Gerald Nason ordered % days in county jail and suspended the term placing him on probation for one year. Kalex and his wife Nina Kalex were referred to the family guidance officer. A separate assault charge against Michael Caron was dismissed on motion of his wife Carmen.

Leroy Kalex Main St Biddeford Gerald Nason Kalex Nina Kalex Michael Caron Stockman Ave Saco Carmen

Jesus Enters Jerusalem Amid Palm Procession

The crowd cheers Hosanna as Jesus arrives in Jerusalem riding a colt fulfilling prophecy. Within days the mood shifts and the crowd demands crucifixion.

Ruby trial venue fight continues after Texas juror rule

Dist. Judge Joel Brown ruled against moving Ruby's trial last Thursday after days of testimony on juror prospects. Belli may renew his motion for change of venue and argues television witnesses to Oswald’s shooting are ineligible jurors under Texas law. The judge overruled the objection this Tuesday.

Joel Brown Ruby Belli Oswald Texas Brown

Biddeford GOP Committee Sets Tonight Meeting

The Biddeford Republican City Committee will meet in the mayor's office at 7:30 tonight to discuss caucus plans. The state convention is scheduled for May 1 and 2.

Biddeford GOP City Committee Republican City Committee

Biddeford and Saco Development Corp Postponed

A meeting of the Biddeford and Saco Development Corporation was postponed to March 19 at 10. Archie Maxwell reported a quorum shortfall with 6 000 shares represented of 22 000.

Biddeford and Saco Development Corporation Archie Maxwell

Biddeford Explorer Post Plans Public Whist Party

Biddeford Explorer Post 309 sponsored by the Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus completed plans for a public whist party at a meeting last night. The event is set for Sunday February 23 at 7 30 p m in the K of C Hall on Washington Street Biddeford. Committee members in charge of publicity are Donald Michaud chairman Normand Berthiaume David Bergeron Donald Maurice and George Grebin.

Biddeford

Early Admission Policy At St Francis College

St Francis College Biddeford announces an early admissions plan for exceptional juniors. Applicants must show outstanding scholastic and emotional stability. Summer School, starting June 22, will accept applications under the new basis to allow a trial period before committing to undergraduate study.

St. Francis College Biddeford Arthur Gallant Benedict Fink O.F.M

Stork Delivers Baby Girl En Route to Hospital

A baby girl weighing five pounds seven and a half ounces was born yesterday afternoon to Mrs. Robert Mento near Hills Beach while en route to Notre Dame Hospital. Dr. Andre Fortier attended. mother and child were reported doing fine.

Robert Mento Hills Beach Notre Dame Hospital Manto Andre Fortier

Biddeford Saco Offices Close Saturday for Washington Birthday

Municipal offices in Biddeford and Saco will be closed Saturday morning in observance of Washington's Birthday. Old Orchard Beach town officials will keep their offices open on the holiday.

Biddeford Saco Washington Old Orchard Beach

Police respond to multiple minor accidents in Biddeford

Biddeford police officers dealt with several minor incidents yesterday as slippery road conditions caused damaged fenders and other light damages.

Biddeford

Your Journal Classified 4D Reaches Over 30.00 Readers

A classifieds notice notes that the 4D section of Your Journal attracts over 30 000 readers daily, signaling strong reach for advertisers and local listings. The brief item highlights audience size and ongoing availability of ad space.

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W. Jo Don Mrs. Etta M. Knox Heart United States Stanley Northrop Heart Sunday Diane Cote Raymond Delage David A. Grantham Joseph A. Ledoux George Nicolas Gaston Picard Victor J. Paquette Helen N. Harvey Alice V. Robinson Armand Gre Wnier L. Ernest Heffernan Anthony R. Colomb Harold E Hanson Robert G. Littlefield Herbert L. Estes Edmund Rube Frank Marigold Arthur E. Fecteau William Brennick Daniel J. Davis John K. Roberts Donald M. Allen George Dutille Joseph D. Clark Michael Sarvas Paulette Lamirande Andrew Stewart Daphne iContraras Emil Perreault Joseph Gauthier Frank A. Smith Thomas W. Prescott Richard P. Murray Lee P Rondeau Emma Lougee Raymond W. Foran Car H. Mansur Maynard H. Pelkey Patrick William Ashton Henry A. Dumont Walter Lavigne Raymond Bonang John Col Aline Tardif Richard FE. Plummer Arnold Ballard Jackson B. Vail Harold Woodman Richard Manley Paula Pendleton John Fleming Nancy Petit Barbara Metayer Johanna Hanson Barbara Sherman Norman Denton Susan Thompson Thomas Morrison Charles A. Cotsis Patricia Christian Ernest D. Maberry Carl Selles Mary Burke Donald Blanchette Thomas Q. Davis Earl C. Smith Lowell Field Frederick Erminelli Donald L. Christien Chandler Boutet Robert Warner Florence Laird Paul FE. LeSieur Raymond Parisien James Nadeau Patrick Zello Christine MacLeod John McNabb Feno H. Truax Helen Picard Gladys Carr Cynthia Burnham Elaine Zaitlin Reed Rumery Ishmael Christ Jerusalem Jesus Explorer Post St. Francis Stork Biddeford-Saco W. T. Grant Cosmetics Pet Shop Sporting Goods Main Street T. Grant Biddeford Shopping Plaza Graham Street Dean Doan
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