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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1964

Page

2

Local Patients Listed in Area Hospitals

Personal notices show Ralph H. Allen of Cove Avenue as a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Robert Larose of 16 Middle Street is resting at home after surgery at Webber Hospital. Leona Sinclair of 57 Jefferson Street is a medical patient at Saco Osteopathic Hospital. Miss Mary Bruce of 32 Third Street Old Orchard Beach is a surgical patient at Saco Osteopathic Hospital. Mrs. Jeffrey Neault of 22 Summer Street Biddeford is at Notre Dame Hospital for observation.

Ralph H. Allen Cove Avenue Webber Hospital Robert Larose Middle St Saco Leona Sinclair Jefferson St Biddeford Saco Osteopathic Hospital Mary Bruce Third St Old Orchard Beach Jeffrey Neault Summer St Notre Dame Hospital

Local Fraternal Meetings And Thrift Shop Drive

The Fourth Degree Assembly Knights of Columbus in Biddeford will meet Sunday at 11 a m at the K of C Hall on Washington Street. Division One Ancient Order of Hibernians plans a 7 p m meeting tomorrow at 148 Elm Street club rooms. Group D led by Mrs Marc Simard will oversee the Notre Dame Hospital Thrift Shop on Elm Street next week.

Knights of Columbus Biddeford K C. Wall Washington Street Ancient Order of Hibernians Elm St Biddeford Marc Simard Notre Dame Hospital Elm Street

Snowstorm Dumps Snow Across Kentucky and Virginia

A fast moving storm produced up to 12 inches in Breathitt and Owsley counties Kentucky with 8 inches in central Virginia and up to 4 inches across Tennessee. Winds up to 40 mph created hazardous travel and 5 highway deaths were tied to poor conditions.

Gulf of Mexico Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Virginia West Virginia Breathitt Owsley Lexington Richmond

Johnson flies to Florida with secretive security details

President Johnson travels to Florida under tight secrecy with emergency aircraft transfers. Secret Service escorts, unidentified presidential helicopters, armed security, and minimal advance notice marked his stops and arrivals. Top agents including James J. Rowley and Gerald Behn accompanied him.

Florida Johnson West Palm Beach Miami Beach Miami International Atlantic Caribbean Secret Service James J. Rowley White House Gerald Behn

Town Considers Ordinances For Tax Increase Proposals

Continued from page two outlines five ordinances to adopt state and national codes with copies available for study. A proposed Article 121 limits live music and entertainment at beverage establishments and an amendment would set license fees for banners awnings and signs. The warrant suggests at least a 10 mill tax rise for 194. A town council meeting Sunday afternoon will review all articles ahead of Monday town meeting deliberations on appropriations reductions.

Sunda

Onion Prep Step Before Roasted Potatoes

The tip suggests baking medium onions unpeeled with potatoes then peeling before serving. Create a shallow cross style cut on tops and insert a square of butter, finishing with a paprika sprinkle for flavor.

Deaths Kennebunk William Gilpatric 81

William Sto rer Gilpatric 81 of Kennebunk died Friday afternoon in Biddeford hospital on February 27 1883. He was a salesman sailor of weights and measures dog officer and carpenter and worked at the Kittery Navy Yard in World War II. He served in Coast Guard Auxiliary and was a training officer. Survived by daughters Marion Bedard and Dorothy Hubbard sister Frances Beale and five grandchildren. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m. Angell Funeral Home Dane Street with interment at Hope Cemetery. Friends may call this afternoon and evening.

Kennebunk William Storer Gilpatric Biddeford George A Hannah (Goodwin) Gilpatric Kittery Navy Yard Portsmouth Flotilla Coast Guard Mousam Lodge I Olive Rebekah Lodge Marion Bedard Dorothy Hubbard Wells Frances Beale Hampton-Sidney Angell Funeral Home Dane St Hope Cemetery

Mrs Rose Bouthot Dies Sudden at 72 in Biddeford

Mrs Rose Alma Bouthot 72 of 93 Alfred St Biddeford widow of Octave Bouthot died suddenly at home Born May 2 1892 daughter of Nason and Pauline Leclair retired shoe shop worker Survived by one sister Mrs Alice Ames of Siston and several nieces and nephews Funeral services set for 9 am Monday at St Josephs Church Biddeford Call hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today at Sansoucry Funeral Home Stone St Biddeford

Rose Alma Bouthot Alfred St Biddeford Octave Bouthot Nason Pauline (Sinclair) Leclair Alice Ames S @iston St. Joseph's Church Sansoucry Funeral Home Stone St

Olive Rebekah Lodge to Attend Gilpatric Funeral

Members of Olive Rebekah Lodge meet at Odd Fellows Hall Main Street Kennebunk at 1 30 p m tomorrow to attend in a body the funeral services for William Gilpatric.

Olive Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Main Street Kennebunk William Gilpatric

Funeral Services Held for George Freeman DeWitt

Funeral services for George Freeman DeWitt of Route 111 Alfred were conducted at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford with Rev. George P. Urban officiating. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery Alfred. Attendees traveled from Conn Maine and York County towns including Bridgeport Beacon Falls Skowhegan Gardiner West Buxton Limington and Alfred.

George Freeman DeWitt Alfred Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St Biddeford George P. Urban Kennebunkport Evergreen Richard DeWitt Bridgeport Conn Laurence Matthews Beacon Falls Alton DeWitt

Hallowell Druggist Killed in Crossing Collision

Harold M. Tibbetts 72 a Hallowell druggist died when his car was struck by a Maine Central locomotive at a Central Street crossing. The light was reportedly working, no gate, and Tibbetts may have been blinded by the sun. His car was dragged 466 feet. Tibbetts was alone.

Hallowell Augusta Gardiner Tibbetts Tibbetts ‘Drug Store Depositors Trust Co

Testimonial supper planned for Sister Dieudonne’s 50th anniversary

A committee meeting at Mrs. Jane Dubois home in Biddeford advanced plans for a March 8 testimonial supper at St. Andre's parish hall. Attendance is by reservation and guests will bring a covered dish and donate to fund a hearing aid. Co chairwoman Mrs. Mignonne Plamondon led the session with other members present.

Sister Dieudonnee Jane Dubois Biddeford St. Andre’s Parish Hall Mignonne Plamondon Jeanne Camire Noela L'Heureux Therese Rossignol Germaine Fecteau Jean Beaupre Yvette Loranger Claire Nadeau Theresa Petrin Plamondon Dubois

Portland Weather Outlook Tonight and Sunday

Fair but not as cold with low temperatures from 18 to 26 degrees. Sunday brings fair skies and a bit warmer conditions, though the extreme north may turn cloudy.

Portland

February Tides Record Highs and Lows

The fragment lists tides for February with times and values showing high and low levels. Entries include 4. M. P. M. and 12.24 times, indicating daytime tides and evening tides.

Youth Group Meetings and Church Services in Biddeford Area

Sunday evening youth services and worship events are listed across Biddeford and surrounding towns. Activities include Junior and Senior Youth at United Church of Christ, Advent Christian services in Biddeford and Saco, and various church groups meeting in Kennebunk, Old Orchard Beach, Wells, and Ogunquit.

United Church Biddeford Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army Union Avenue Old Orchard Bach Salvation

Jesus Raises Lazarus From Tomb In Strong Miracle

The story recalls Jesus defying threats to return to Bethany and raise Lazarus after four days in the tomb. Martha mourns his death, Jesus proclaims I am the resurrection and the life, and commands Lazarus to come forth, prefiguring His own resurrection.

Jesus Bethany Lazarus Martha Mary Christ

First Tenants Move Into Rayburn Building Soon

The Rayburn House Office Building near Washington prepares to house 15 to 20 office workers in six windowless 12 by 20 foot cubicles on the ground floor. The facility cost 83 million and includes lavish amenities as rats roam the corridors, with a 16 foot sewer system linking underground garages.

Washington Rayburn House Rayburn Sam Rayburn Black-Square Congressional

Hiccups vanish after sonic boom at Lockbourne base

Columbus girl writes to Lockbourne Air Force Base Information Office praising a sonic boom that cured her hiccups. Officials say the letter highlights the public curiosity and response generated by the jets and their sonic effects.

Columbus, Ohio Lockbourne Air Force Base Columbus

Joint church service and Fireside Club meeting announced

Members of the Biddeford United Baptist Church and West Buxton Baptist Church will meet Sunday at 7 30 p m in Biddeford. Host pastor Rev Jasper Beane and West Buxton pastor Rev Delbert Campbell will lead. Communion at 11 a m tomorrow in Biddeford Baptist. The Fireside Club of the Saco will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at the church.

The Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford Saco United Baptist Church United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford Biddeford United the Saco

Helping Hand Is Given To Fire Victim Neault & Marcotte Fire Loss

Severe fire at Neault and Marcotte Furniture Store drew many neighbors to help. Ralph J. Guilbault said several stores sent workers, one store closed to assist, and he hadn’t seen such support. Firefighters returned as smoke reappeared from the ceiling in the rear room.

Neault & Marcotte Furniture Ralph J. Guilbault Guilbault N Gliding

Parakeet spring fever and care tips

The article explains how parakeets display courting behavior with the change of season, such as feeding mirrors or toys and male courtship dances. It notes female mood changes, risks of long daylight, and methods to shorten light exposure. It also covers escape risks and tips to lure lost birds back.

Welcome To The Fold Biddeford Saco Journal notices new residents

The Biddeford Saco Journal reports welcoming David Paul Larochelle seven month old son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Larochelle of 36 Graham St Biddeford with family relatives named including grandparents and great grandparents. The piece also covers general economic notes about tax cuts and industry activity and a wheat shipment restart after a boycott.

Real Estate Legal Terms Are Explained

A homeowner primer explains mortgages and liens, prepayment penalties, and FHA insurance. It covers joint tenancy, tenancy by the entirety, tenancy in common, open listings, multiple listings, and exclusive listings with their implications for commissions and broker roles.

Legal and Technica Federal Housing Administration

Italians Lead In Sportwear Toys

Italian designers dominate the sportswear scene with bold color, humor, and sex appeal. Emilio Pucci and the duo Simonetti Fabiani helped build a Rome and Florence led beachhead, shrinking pants and pairing bombastic stripes with witty, sunny touches.

Associatea Rress Emilio Pucci Simonetti Fabiani

Romans extend inroads in fashion and style

The piece notes generals and admirals defecting to Paris to expand fashion empires over a dozen years. It highlights Italy’s sportswear showing in Paris with quirky trends like harem pants and diaper suits. It portrays Romans enjoying fashion and life under the sun, keeping territorial hold for now.

Paris

Saco Assessors Mail Boat Forms

The Saco assessors mailed 450 boat schedules to local boat owners to determine boat valuations for tax purposes. The law taxes boats used exclusively in tidal waters where the owner resides, with non residents’ personal property subject to taxation.

Saco Assessors Office Board of Assessors

Taxation Rules for In-State Boats on April First

The text states that boats within the state on April 1 are taxable where located that day. It adds that the boat motor and boat trailer are assessed to the owner at the owner's residence as of April 1.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Qo F Page Jacchusetts LBJ Security William S. Gilpatric Mrs. Rose Bouthot Hichurd Notes Hill and Chapel Streets Faith Tabernacle Pentecosta Atlantic Avenue Third Street First Assembly of God Ahepa Pleasant Street Christ Ambassadors Group First Assembleds Church Leasant Street Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Kennebunk Landing Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship Ogunquit Junior Beacons For Christ Senior Baptist Youth ‘Fellowship of the Church Fail Gospel Methodist Youth Fellowship Foss Street Methodist Church Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Youth Fellowship of Unitarian, Universalist Saco and Saco Unitarian Ee Street MYF Saco School Street Engine 5 Speaking H. H. Miller PET Forum New York House Senate Frederick R. Kappel American Telephone and Telegraph Co General Motors Ford Chrysler American Motors Soviet Union International Maritime Union United States Andy Lang AP Newsfeatures Saco Assessors Maurice J. Arsenault Crescent Street Prospect St
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