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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1963

Page

2

Local Personal News From Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach

Charles Jackson of 279 Elm Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber hospital. Mrs. Chris F Johnson of 4 May Street is a patient at Trusl Nursing Home. Charles P Gregory and wife of Old Orchard Beach resume studies next week after a holiday with their parents. Peter and Miss Nikki Gregory are University of Maine students. James M Marshall US Navy Seabees returned to Naval Construction Center Davisville Rhode Island after leave at his parents home 9 Carleton Avenue Old Orchard Beach. Marshall is a 1962 graduate of Old Orchard Beach High School and joined the Navy in July after three years in the Naval Reserve. He is attached to Mobile Construction Battalion Six which recently returned from Puerto Rico.

Charles Jackson Elm Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Chris F. Johnson May Street Trusl Charles P. Gregory Old Orchard Beach Peter Nikki Gregory University of Maine James M. Marshall U.S. Navy Seabees Naval Construction Center Davisville R. I Melvin Marshall Carleton Avenue Marshall Old Orchard

Clifford Gove dies longtime Maine sports columnist

Clifford E. Gove, 56, veteran Maine newspaperman and Biddeford Saco Journal sports columnist, died yesterday in a Portland hospital after a long illness. Born Perry March 20, 1909, he built a career across Lewiston, Farmington, Waldoboro, Brunswick, and Biddeford. He founded Pine Tree Baseball, Maine Newspaper Bowling and Golf tournaments and led many amateur leagues. Surviving are his wife Zelda, son Richard, three daughters Constance Hiltz, Barbara Letourneau, Beverly Brown, two sisters, and seven grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 from Teague Jenkins, Lewiston. Burial Mount Auburn. Weather forecast follows.

Clifford E. Gove Maine Portland Biddeford-Saco Journal Perry Shead Memorial High School Eastport Lewiston Daily Sun Associated Press Lewiston WCOU WLAM Farmington Waldoboro Brunswick Biddeford Gove Pine Tree Maine Fish and Game Association Maine Outdoorsman and Conservationist Yankee Amateur Baseball Congress New Hampshire Vermont American Amateur Baseball Congress Biddeford-Saco Congregational Church Durin Mr. Ggg Mr.ggg Journal Dick Charles Zelda Teague Jenkins Mount Auburn Cemetery Gracelawn Memorial Park Maine Lodge AF and

Legion meeting and AOH division election notices

A meeting of the Owen-Davis post American Legion will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. at the post home Beach Street Saco. A program of films and refreshments will follow. A special AOH division No 2 election meeting will be held tonight at 8 at the club rooms Mason Street Biddeford.

Owen-Davis Post, American Legion Post Beach Street Saco AOH Club Mason Street Biddefigd

Knights of Columbus Biddeford Auxiliary Meeting Tonight

The Biddeford Knights of Columbus auxiliary holds a business meeting at 8 PM tonight at the hall on Washington Street.

Biddeford Knights of Columbus Hall Washington Street

Council St Therese Meets Tonight in Biddeford Hall

The St Therese of Union St John the Baptist council will meet tonight in the hall on Adams Street Biddeford at 8 o clock.

Council St. Therese of Union St. John the Baptist Adams Street Biddeford

Mid-week church notes and choir rehearsals listed

The Bible Baptist church at 144 Ferry road, Saco, hosts a Thursday 7 30 p m mid week prayer meeting. The Youth choir of the Saco School street Methodist church rehearses Thursday at 3 15 p m at the church. The Senior choir rehearsal of the same Methodist church is Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Saco School Street Methodist Church

Prayer and Bible Study Service at First Baptist

A prayer and Bible study will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m at the First Baptist church Ocean avenue Id Orchard Beach.

First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Orchard Beach

Holy Communion Service Planned at Episcopal Church

A Thursday morning Holy Communion is scheduled at 8 o clock in the Episcopal church in Biddeor. The observance will involve congregants gathering for a quiet rite and shared prayers.

Episcopal Church, Biddeor

Prayer Meeting at First Assembly of God Saco

Prayer meeting set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at the First Assembly of God in Saco held in the Amepa home at 22 Pleasant Street.

Assembly of God Ae of Saco Amepa Pleasant Street

Beta Sigma class meeting at Irene Dwelley home

The Beta Sigma class of Biddeford United Baptist church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Miss Irene Dwelley 22 Jefferson street Biddeford.

Biddeford United Baptist Church Irene Dwelley Jefferson Street Biddeford

Senior choir rehearsal notice at the church

A church announces that the Senior choir will rehearse Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the church. The item provides a single upcoming practice time and location for choir members.

Le Foyer Whist Party Concludes and Next Series Planned

A Le Foyer whist party was conducted with committees led by Bernice Beaulieu Claudette Beau lieu Anita Chaloult Claudia Beau doin Rolande Villeneuve Paul Chabot Jr Medley Beaulieu Paul Chabot Adrien Bertrand and Lucien E Ruel. Special prizes went to Helene Chabot and Lucien Ruel. High score was Grace Beaudoin with multiple players earning card score prizes. Consolation prizes were awarded to Emilia Lariviere and Josephine Campden. The final event in the series will be held Saturday at 7 30 pm and a bid whist series starts next Sunday at 7 30 pm with participants meeting at 7.

le Foyer Bernice Beaulieu Claudette Beaulieu Anita Chaloult Claudia Beaudoin Rolande Villeneuve Paul Chabot Jr Medley Beaulieu Paul Chabot Adrien Bertrand Lucien E. Ruel Helene Chabot Lucien Ruel Grace Beaudoin Marie Anne Berthiaume Alderic Soucy Beatrice Corriveau Donald Chaloult Aurore Soucy Wilfred Lariviere Maurice Marcoux Mon Ange Leo Marcoux Anna Cote Richard Poulin James Beaulieu Emilia Lariviere Josephine Campden

Plymouth man Rollo J Morton dies after long illness

Rollo John Morton 50 of Plymouth Michigan died in Detroit December 29 after a long illness. Born in Rye New Hampshire he was known in the Biddeford Saco area and attended Saco schools. Survivors include his widow Marie Heimer Morton a son Charles a daughter Kathryn Hendervrong his mother a brother William Morton a sister Mrs Philena Wetmore and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held today in Detroit.

Rollo John Morton Plymouth Mich Mary E Rollo A. Morton Detroit Rye N.H Morton Biddeford-Saco Saco Thornton Academy Marie Heimer Morton Charles Kathryn Hendervrong William B. Morton Philena Wetmore Waltham Mass

Prayers Planned For Mrs. Florida Sylvestre

Members of St Anne Sodality at St Joseph church meet at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford to say prayers for Mrs Florida Sylvestre a member tonight at 7 30 p m

St. Anne Sodality St. Joseph Church Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone Street Biddeford Florida Sylvestre

Emma Gagne of Cambridge Dies. Cambridge Resident Laid to Rest

Emma Gagne Cote of Kirkland Road Cambridge Mass died Monday in Cambridge. She was daughter of the late Daniel and Marie Cote. Survived by brother Armand J Cote two sisters Mrs Frank Deboey and Mrs Walter Reilly and two nieces Angenette Cote and Justine Shannon. Funeral from F G Mahoney and Son Funeral Home 333 Huron Avenue Cambridge at 8 am Friday followed by 9 am Solemn High Mass at St Paul Church. Burial in St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford. Friends may call at the funeral home today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.

Emma (Cote) Gagne Kirkland Road Cambridge Mass Daniel and Marie (Garnache) Cote Armand J. Cote Frank Fabiola) Deboey Walter Marie Ella) Reilly Angenette Cote C. Philip Justine) Shannon

Agnes L. Joncas Funeral Rites Held at St Mary Church

Funeral services for Agnes L. Joncas widow of Leo Joncas former Biddeford Saco Journal publisher were conducted at St Mary church with Rev Coleman O Toole presiding. Organist Louise Welch and vocalist William Cleary led worship. numerous nephews served as bearers. Burial followed in St Mary cemetery. A church delegation from Assumption Sodality attended, joined by Biddeford Public Health Nursing representatives led by John Barrett and multiple nursing staff members.

Agnes L. Joncas Leo Joncas Biddeford-Saco Journal St. Mary Church Coleman O'Toole William Cleary Louise Welch James Hickey John Hickey Matthew Hickey Maurice Hickey Paul Casavant Leo Paradis St. Mary Cemetery Maurice Goan Assumption Sodality St. Mary Parish Jeremiah Guiney James Duranceau Urbain Langevin Leo Kenney Stuart Flavin Clarence Kennedy Biddeford Public Health Nursing Association John Barrett Barrett William O

Biddeford Fire Crews Respond to Chimney Fire

Biddeford firemen answered an 11 51 a m chimney fire call yesterday at the residence of John McCallum 65 Hill Street. The blaze had been contained when the apparatus arrived. Recall was at 12 10 p m.

Biddeford John McCallum Hill Street

World Faces New Series Of Problems

James M. Rlow, AP News Analyst, surveys 1963 with focus on Congo Viet Nam Algeria crisis aftermath and Cold War shifts. He predicts cautious Western progress, possible Soviet Red China split, and debates on European economic unity and France's nuclear posture under de Gaulle. He doubts disarmament hopes and foresees a busy year shaped by Europe US roles and the nuclear balance.

Washington Congo Viet Nam Algeria United States Russia Western Europe France Cuba Khruschev Moscow Berlin Khrushchev Red China Europe Britain de Gaulle

Kennedy Doubts on French Nuclear Mutations Policy Plan

Kennedy continues discussion on exiled Cuban assault and expresses serious doubts about France's willingness to join mutiation control of nuclear weapons. He may meet soon with President Charles de Gaulle to discuss the issue.

Charles de Gaulle

Bowling streak despite splint ends in 706 series

Massillon Ohio AP reports John A Webb injured index finger on his bowling hand became infected. A doctor fitted a splint but Webb subbed in a local league and rolled a 706 series.

Massillon, Ohio John A. Webb Webb

Thursday Club To Hear St Francis Professor

Thursday Club hosts Dr. Jacques M Downs of St Francis College as guest speaker at 2:30 PM at the Universalist Church in Biddeford. Downs, an assistant professor of American history, will discuss Role of Women Since the First World War based on his varied studies and diplomatic service.

Jacques M. Downs St. Francis Col Mils Dr. Downs U. of

Tax Return Note Emphasizes SSN Space on Page 1

Instructions remind filers to ensure all social security numbers appear in the space provided on page 1 of the 1962 Federal Income Tax Return. The directive urges careful checking of the entry for accuracy.

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Clifford BE. Gove London Rollo J. Morton Emma Gagne Associated Press News Hildren Tokyo Dallas Tex Kennedy St. Francis East Germany The University of California Foreign Service Department of State Port-of-Spain Trinidad Georgetown University Lady Pepperell Percale Peeress Lady Pepperell Super Fine Percale Daveno Dacron Morgan Jones Pepperell Sheet Store
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