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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1964

Page

2

Local Personal Notices From Saco and Nearby Areas

Mrs. Martha Harriman of 32 Cutts Ave Saco is a patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs. Paulette Beaudoin of Portland is a patient at Maine Medical Center. Mrs. Dominic Pratt and daughter Patricia of 40 Atlantic Ave Old Orchard Beach returned from a Boston Andover trip where they visited relatives and attended Cinerama. Several Biddeford and Saco Hairdressers Association members attended a Blaine House tea hosted by Mrs. John H. Reed in Augusta.

Martha Harriman Cutts Ave Saco Webber Hospital Paulette (Bouchard) Beaudoin Maine Medical Center Portland Dominic Pratt Patricia Atlantic Ave Old Orchard Beach Boston Andover Mass Cinerama Amy Shea Irma St. Amand Rita King Annie Forrester Yolande Lowell Biddeford and Saco Hairdressers Association Blaine House Augusta John H. Reed

York County Salon Plans Evening Meeting in Saco

York County Salon 257, Eight and Forty, meets tonight at 8 at Mrs. Gertrude Rankin house on High Street in Saco. Mrs. Doris Taylor serves as assisting hostess.

York County Gertrude Rankin High Street Saco Doris Taylor

Church Notes from Saco and Biddeford Congregations

Holy Communion to be held in Trinity Church Saco Friday at 9 30 a m and in Christ Church Biddeford at 5 15 p m Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army meet Friday at 8 30 p m The Methodist Men's Club of the Saco School Street Methodist Church hosts a supper meeting Friday at 6 30 p m with a business session Following, plans and programs will be discussed A Boy Scout Troop training session at United Church of Christ Biddeford is tonight at 7 30 in Fellowship Hall Circle B Women’s Fellowship meets tonight at 7 30 at Mrs Alfred S Bradford’s home Biddeford

Trinity Church Saco Christ Church Biddeford Saco Salvation Army Methodist Men's Club Saco School Street Methodist Church The United Church of Christ (Congregational Women’s Fellowship

Saco Republicans Planning Campaign

The 1964 Saco Republican campaign opens with a caucus on Wednesday February 26 at 7 30 p.m. at the Saco Court Room. Brendan V Tomeye, chairman, presides as officers and city committee members are chosen. Saco holds 17 delegates with alternates for state and district conventions.

Saco Saco Court Brendan V. Twomey Portland Maine San Francisco

Biddeford GOP Sets Date for City Caucus

Biddeford Republican City Caucus scheduled for March 11 at 7 30 PM in the Municipal Court Room Biddeford City Hall after a committee meeting in the mayor's office.

Biddeford Biddeford City Hall

Stock Market Edges Higher Ahead of Washington Birthday Holiday

The stock market held a tentative gain in moderate trading with steels motors and rubbers leading while many sectors rose only slightly. The AP average rose to 295.0 and the Dow stood at 794.95, both above last week’s closing records amid cautious activity before the long weekend.

New York Washington Associated Press Dow Jones American Stock Exchange

Speeding Fined in Saco Municipal Court

Richard H. Kirby of Hills Beach Biddeford pleaded guilty to driving 45 in a 25 mph zone on Main Street in Saco. Associate Judge William S. Wilson Jr. fined him $15.

Saco Municipal Court Richard H. Kirby Hills Beach Biddeford Saco Pene Main Street Williams F. Wilson Jr

Deaths J Daniel Hodgman 69 in Saco former Haverhill official

J Daniel Hodgman aged 69 of Ocean Park Road Saco died suddenly yesterday. Born in Haverhill April 19 1894 he owned Haverhill Wood Fuel Co and the Log Cabin Village in Saco. He served on Haverhill license commission and planning board and was maintenance man at the central district court. He was president of the Father Matthew Total Abstinence Society and a member of the Haverhill Lodge of Elks. He is survived by his widow a daughter three grandsons an aunt and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from N Power O Connor Funeral Home Haverhill Saturday at 8 with a requiem high mass at Sacred Heart Church at 9. Interment in St James Cemetery Haverhill. Local arrangements by Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford.

J. Daniel Hodgman Ocean Park Road Saco Haverhill Haverhill Wood Feel Co Haverhill License Commission and Planning Board Hodgman Central District Court Matthew N. Power O'Connor Main St Sacred Heart Church St. James Cemetery Funeral Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St Biddeford

Eagles to Honor Simeon J. Grenier in Biddeford Grim Sendoff

Members of the Biddeford Saco Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles will gather at seven tonight at the aerie on Birch Street Biddeford then proceed to the Sansoucy Funeral Home on Stone Street to pay respects to Simeon J. Grenier.

Biddeford

Third Order of St. Francis to Say Prayers for Mrs Faucher

Members of the Third Order of St. Francis at St. Andre's Church Biddeford meet tonight at 7 15 at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford to say prayers for Mrs Malvina Faucher.

Third Order of St. Francis of St. Andre’s Biddeford Emond Funeral Home Hill St Malvina Faucher

Funeral services held for Mrs Eliza Ellen Wood

Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza Ellen Wood of 20 Washington Ave Saco were conducted at 2 p m yesterday at Shumway Funeral Home with Rev Thomas Knox officiating. Entombment at Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford and burial at Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford in springtime. bearers were Donald McCone Adam Sangillo James Travis and Donald Gauvin.

Eliza E. Wood Eliza Ellen Wood Washington Ave Saco Shumway Spring St Thomas Knox Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford Trinity Episcopal Church Greenwood Cemetery Woodlawn Donald McCone Adam Sangillo James Travis Donald Gauvin

Laura Bridgman Rites Held For Retired Teacher

Funeral services for Miss Laura Bridgman a former retired school teacher were held yesterday afternoon from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home on Main Street Laco Entombment followed at Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford with Bearers King Woodman Harry Gowen Robert Fenderson and Sven Edfors Delegations from Biddeford Universalist Church Daughters of Ruth and Rebecca Emery Chapter DAR attended the services

Laura Bridgman Dennett and Craig Main St Laco Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford King Woodman Harry Gowen Robert Fenderson Sven Edfors Daughters of Ruth of Biddeford Universalist Church Rebecca Emery Daughters of the American Revolution

Mrs Emilia Nadeau rites held at St Andre Church

Services for Mrs Emilia Nadeau of 44 Pike Street Biddeford were held at 8 this morning at St Andre Church. Msgr Aime Giguere celebrated the requiem high mass with Rev Bernard Nicknair deacon and Rev Edmond Hache sub deacon. Burial in St Josephs cemetery. Attending from out of town were Mr and Mrs Clement Nadeau and Mathias Nadeau of St Severin Quebec.

Emilia Nadeauneval Milia Nadeau Pike St Biddeford St. Andre Church Aime Giguere Bernard Nicknair Edmond Hache Laura L. Proulx Third Order of St. Francis of

Man Found Guilty Of Harassing Charge

Frederick Whelan, 34, of Small's Court Biddeford pleaded guilty to annoying harassing tormenting and interfering with his ex wife Muriel in Biddeford Municipal Court. Sentence postponed by Associate Judge Gerald Nason until next week.

Frederick Whelan Small's Court Biddeford Muriel Gerald Nason

Jury deliberation hinted as jurors remain unnamed

The report notes continued remarks from jurors and quotes District Attorney Henry M. Wade praising colleagues. Wade says he does not believe the defense is seeking a Dallas jury and suggests the defense anticipates a possible transfer if the trial lasts long enough.

Page One Belli Dancer Dist Atty Henry M. Wade Dallas

Portland Weather Update With Snow Flurries

Portland reports a cloudy day with light snow flurries at higher elevations and daytime highs in the 30s. Winds from the north to northwest 10 to 20 mph, stronger 15 to 25 mph near the coast. Tonight mostly fair with variable clouds and colder temps 10 to 18 degrees. Friday should be mostly fair with little temperature change.

Portland

Tides Schedule and Times Noted for February

A fragment shows tide times for February including highs and lows with early morning and late afternoon readings. The entries list precise hours and minutes for tidal events though some text is unclear.

Hoffa Conspiracy Trial Hearings Stir Nashville Court

In Chattanooga a former Nashville Teamsters official testifies he aided promotion for State Trooper James Paschal, while Paschal’s wife served on Hoffa’s 1962 Nashville jury. The trial, entering its second month, sues Hoffa and four others for attempting to influence jurors amid a mistrial.

Chattanooga Tenn Paschal Nashville King Woodbury Frank Clement Hoffa Thomas E. Parks Nashville Funeral Home Handyman Larry Campbell Teamsters Detroit Parks Campbell Nefroes Gratia Fields Fields

Saco Jaycee Wives Plan Rummage Sale March 21 at G A R Hall

Final preparations were made for a rummage sale to be held March 21 from 10 a m to 2 p m at the G A R Hall in Saco. Donations of clothing dishes jewelry and other articles will be collected and proceeds benefit the Thornton Academy scholarship fund.

G.A.R. Hall Saco City Saco Jaycee Donald Waterhouse Locke Street Saco L. Daniel Dearborn Maple Drive Laco Thornton Academy Scholarship Fund Willard Stackpole Stackpole Dearborn H. John Dixon

Two Building Permits Issued In Saco

Saco building inspector Byron F. Dolby announced two new permits. Bernardine Linnie of Cottage Avenue plans a 7 by 14 foot porch for 300 dollars. Robert J. Fenderson of Elm Street will remodel a former retail space into a barber shop at about 500 dollars.

Saco Byron F. Dolby Bernardine Linnie Cottage Avenue Kinney Shores Robert J. Fenderson Elm St

Christ Cleanses the Temple Teaching in Matthew Narrative

The article recalls Jesus driving out merchants from the temple and overturning moneychanger tables. He quotes the prophecy that the temple should be a house of prayer, not a den of thieves, marking a pivotal moment in Matthew XXI 12 13.

Christ Matthew Jesus Temple of God House of Prayer

Red China Seeks to Rid Asia of Western Influence

AP analyst argues Beijing aims to remove Western influence from Asia and Cuba's model fuels Latin American communism. U S policy faces Cuba and Vietnam pressures while China quietly expands power and readiness to act when the time is right.

Red China Asia U. S Associated Press News Washington Fidel Castro Castro United States Turkey Italy Russia Cuba

Local Births At Webber Hospital Reported

To Mr and Mrs David L Townsend a daughter Dianna Doris seven pounds four ounces born Feb 16 To Mr and Mrs Raymond S Doherty a son Michael Joseph seven pounds five ounces born Feb 17 To Mr and Mrs Gerard M Belisle a son eight pounds twelve ounces born Feb 18 To Mr and Mrs Harold E Harmon a son Thomas Brian nine pounds eleven ounces born Feb 18 To Mr and Mrs Frank E Stevens a daughter six pounds seven ounces born Feb 18 To Mr and Mrs Andre A Bergeron a daughter eight pounds one and a half ounces born Feb 19 To Mr and Mrs Thomas Daly III a daughter Louise Alane six pounds six ounces born Feb 19 To Mr and Mrs Lawrence Plante a daughter Catherine seven pounds eight ounces born Feb 19 To Dr and Mrs Marshall L Goodwin a son seven pounds six ounces born Feb 19

Webber Hospital David L. Townsend Maple St Saco Dianna Doris Raymond 5 Thomas Daly HI Alfred St Biddeford Louise Alane Lawrence Plante Elm St Catherine Marshall L. Goodwin Pine Point Road West Scarborough

Biddeford Councilmen Disagree With Pomerleau

Seven Biddeford city council members sign a statement asserting the mayor and council are the city’s sole decision making body. They argue subordinate officers cannot set policy or sign orders in name of the city, and allege the clerk exceeded duties by advertising for sealed bids on a new truck.

Biddeford Willie Pomerleau Paul Deshaies Gilbert Boucher Rudolph Bergeron Napoleon Verrier Henry Camire Raoul Lessard Roland L'Heureux Victor Guertin Andut Bergeron Boucher

Biddeford Baby Dies of Pneumonia at Home

A 20 month old child died of pneumonia at 139 Cleaves Street Biddeford last night after police attempted resuscitation. Carl Beaulieu son of Mr and Mrs Leo Beaulieu received artificial respiration from Officer Theodore Drouin before Dr G Patrick Shaw arrived. The infant was taken to Webber Hospital where an autopsy was performed.

Saco AMVETS Outline Plans For Friday Smoker Event

AMVETS Boucouvalas-Dupuis Post in Saco announced plans for a smoker to be held Friday February 28 at the post home on Spring Street. Two football films will be shown. Arthur Waters volunteered to serve as Cubmaster for Saco Cub Scout Pack 310.

Boucouvalas - Dupuis Post Amvets Post Spring Street Saco Arthur Waters

Two Accidents Reported On Saco Streets

Two traffic incidents were reported to Saco police after a storm caused slick roads. Nathalie Bouchard skidded on Common Street and hit a utility pole, with $75 damage to her car and no pole damage. A second crash on Elm Street bridge involved Michael Thomas and Michael Giangola with $150 damage to the Thomas vehicle and no damage to the Giangola car.

Saco Nathalie Bouchard Lewis Ave Common Street Bartlett Street Mike Giangola Scarborough Elm Street Bridge Michael P. Thomas West Falmouth Thomas Giangola

Also Mentioned on This Page

Saco Republicans GOP A.M Ases Woow By James Marlow Latin America Southeast Asia Kennedy South Viet Nam Red Guerrilas South Viet Nam Red North Viet Nam Leif Groneng Intervale Road Kennebunk Ellen Donald M. Trent U.S. N James Trent Greenfield Ind Miss Groneng Kennebunk High School Burdett College Maineco Trading Co Kennebunkport Trent Greenfield High School U. S. Navy Thor Pomerleau Saco Amvets Coats del Varney State Finance Oficer Brunswick Hospital Earl Clappison Oleo Motor Big Buster Johnson Ajax Ultramarine Blue Sneider’s Discount Grocery Smith St Saco-Lowell Shumway Funeral Service, Inc Saco, Meine
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