Bolduc Family Holiday News From Biddeford
Michael Bolduc a Holy Family Seminary student in West Hartford Conn spent the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Louis P Bolduc Sr of 17 Taylor Street Biddeford Staff Sgt L P Bolduc Jr has returned to his base in New York after the holidays Adrienne Ross of 53 Wentworth Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Notre Dame Hospital Biddeford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Bolduc
Holy Family Seminary of the Passionist Fathers
West Hartford
Biddeford
Notre Dame Hospital
Community group meetings planned around Biddeford
The Fremont Club and its Auxiliary meet Thursday at 8 pm on Alfred Street while Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary members gather at 7:30 pm tomorrow at 77 Jefferson Street. The Tighe Beaudoin Farley Post hosts a meeting at 8 pm with Bertrand Lagueux as guest speaker. Sons of the American Legion install officers at 7 pm in the post home. Past Matrons of Adah Chapter plan a 7:30 pm meeting at 34 Roberts Street with election of officers. March of Dimes captains meet Thursday at 7:30 pm at 30 Western Avenue with Mrs. Robert Provencher leading the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Marie Boisvert
Jefferson St
Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post
American Legion
Elm Street
Bertrand Lagueux
Sons of the American Legion
Tighe Beaudoin
Farley Post
Donald Stone
Association of
March of Dimes Mothers’ March
Robert Provencher
Mothers’ March
Fred Tebbenhoff
Western Ave
March of Dimes Campaign
Church Notes Youth Choir Plans Rehearsals in Saco
The Saco School Street Methodist Youth Choir meets Thursday at 3 15 pm and the Senior choir at 7 30 pm at the church. Mid week prayer at 7 30 pm at Bible Baptist 144 Ferry Rd Saco. Prayer and Bible study at 7 30 pm at First Baptist Ocean Ave. Old Orchard Beach prayer at 7 30 pm at First Assembly of Cod Saco Ahepa Home 22 Pleasant St. Madisses of First Parish Congregational meet 7 30 pm in parish house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Bible Baptist Church
Ferry Road
Saco
First Baptist Church
Ocean Avenue
Old Orchard
Beac
Cod Church
Ahepa
Pleasant Street
First Parish Congregational Church
Meserve Engaged to John Wormwood in February Wedding Planned
Dayton announces the engagement of Margaret Ellen Meserve to Edward Wormwood. Miss Meserve, a Thornton Academy graduate and Husson College attendee, works for Union Mutual Life Insurance in Portland. Fiance Edward Wormwood, of Saco, attended Thornton Academy and works for Allied Hampshire Footwear in Saco. A late February wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Clement E. Meserve
Margaret Ellen Meserve
Edward Wormwood
John Wormwood
Saco
Wormwood
Meserve
Thornton Academy
Husson College
Bangor
Union Mutual Life Insurance Co
Portland
Allied Hampshire Footwear Corp
Pipe Fire Destroys Tar Covered Lines at Sargent Construction Site
Tar covered pipes ignited yesterday afternoon at the Sargent Construction Co site for a new sewer. Firemen responded at 5 18, two men fought the blaze with a booster line, and the all out signal sounded at 5 37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Sargent Construction Co
Card of Thanks from the Perreault and families
The Perreault Family and relatives extend sincere thanks for acts of kindness during their bereavement. Gratitude expressed for floral tributes and sympathy shown through the last illness and recent bereavement. Mrs Eugene and family, Leith Bright, Mrs Elizabeth Gaulin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
the Bright Family
Mrs
Elizabeth Gaulin
Prayers Planned for Mary Jacques in Biddeford
Members of St. Anne's Sodality at St. Joseph's Church will gather at 7:15 tonight at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford to say prayers for member Mrs. Mary Jacques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anne's Sodality
St. Joseph's Church
Sansoucy ‘Funeral Home
Stone St
Biddeford
Mary Jacques
Funeral services for Mrs Emma Gendron Biddeford
Funeral services for Mrs Emma Gendron of 20 Cutts Street Biddeford were held at St Marys Church Biddeford a requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev Coleman O Toole with music by Miss Louise Welch and William Cleary burial followed in St Josephs Cemetery biddeford graveside prayers were said by Rev Maurice Goan bearers included Joseph Charland Leo Bineau George Gendron Roland Regis Wayne Montagne and Gerald Sevigny out of town attendees Mr and Mrs Wilfred Regis and Mr and Mrs ONeil Regis Amesbury Massachusetts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Gendron
Fanima Gendron
Cutts St
Biddeford
St. Mary’s Church
Coleman O'Toole
Louise Welch
William ‘Cleary
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Maurice Goan
Joseph Charland
Leo Bineau
George Gendron
Roland Regis
Wayne Montagne
Gerald Sevigny
Wilfred Regis
O'Neil Regis
Amesbury
Mass
Biddeford Plans To Pay County Taxes For 1963
Mayor Willie Pomerleau will pay overdue county taxes with a tax anticipation loan approved by the city council. The city had shifted $51,840 from 1963 taxes to 1962 dues last July 23, plus 1688.94 interest and 231.06 toward the 1963 bill. Payroll relief followed as the loan cleared a looming payday for Biddeford’s 300 employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Willie Pomerleau
John G. Smith
Board of County Commissioners
Pomerleau
Alfred York County Superior Court Convenes for January Term
The Alfred York County Superior Court convened yesterday for the January term with Justice Abraham M. Rudman presiding. About 25 defendants are to be presented as 60 to 75 criminal appeals from municipal courts remain pending. Today opened with uncontested divorces and pretrial conferences planned for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
York County
Abraham M. Rudman
Bangor
Lloyd P. LaFountain
Biddeford
la Fountain
Ralph H. Ross
Sanford
J. Albert Merryman
Employment security bill debated by Maine lawmakers
Governor Reed urged passage of a new Employment Security bill while outlining proposed changes. Sponsors included Brown Curtis Lincoln Linnekin Mendes Pease Richardson with sixteen absences noted. Provisions aim to deter partial employment, delay eligibility restorations, and tighten requalification. governor urged a fair employer financing plan before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert O. Brown
Fairfield
Joshua W. Curtis Sr
Searsport
E Louise Lincoln
R-Bathel
Carroll M. Linnekin
R-Limington
Francis A. Mendes
R. Topsham
Alan C. Pease
R Wiscasset
Gordon A. Richardson
Stonington
Reed
Maine
Fire crew responds to needless alarm at Main Street block
Engine 4 from Biddeford Central Fire Station rushed to the Boucher Block at 108 Main St at 8 23 last night as department records call the run needless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford Central
Boucher Block
Main St
Portland Weather: Clearing Tonight With Snow Possible Thursday
This afternoon in Portland is sunny with highs in the 30s and light variable winds. Tonight should be fair then increasing clouds and a low in the low 20s. Thursday brings clouds and snow likely switching to rain as temperatures rise.
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Portland
January Tides High and Low Timings
Tide data lists high and low water times for January with morning and evening marks. Recorded values show six and nine entries across days noting amplitudes and periods.
Kennebunk Free Library Elects Officers and Trustees
The Free Library Association held its annual meeting at the Kennebunk library electing An drew J. Peterson as president Theodore Dwight as vice president Stanley James as treasurer and Edward C. Winston as clerk for three year terms. New trustees named were Frank Lord Dr Nelson B Hall H Willis Day Jr and Arneld W Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Free Library Association
Andrew J. Peterson
Theodore Dwight
Stanley James
Edward C. Winston
Frank Lord
Nelson B. Hall H. Willis Day Jr
Arneld W. Lawrence
Virginia Freeman
Arundel Consolidated School
Freeman
Ruth K Nickerson
Methodist Men Serve Supper in Old Orchard Beach
The Washington Avenue Methodist Church vestry fed 20 men with lobster stew made by Mrs Arthur Leddy before the Methodist Men's Club meeting. President Arthur Leddy opened, worship followed by a talk by Leonard Gray on What Do You Believe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Arthur Leddy
Washington Avenue Methodist Church
Methodist Men's Club
America
John Tibbetts
Leonard Gray
Leddy
John Connor
Gilbert Sirotti
Mr. Sirotti
Merrill Thompson
Vance Nichols
Bill Phinn
Eye Examinations To Be Discussed By City Officials
Mayor J Edward Whelan will discuss the completed eye examination of school children at a St Marys Associates meeting at 7 30 p m tomorrow in St Marys School hall Biddeford Officials said parents may visit the school rooms and speak with teachers The meeting will be led by President David Twomey with a refreshment committee including James Miniani J Haley Booth Philip Cantara Richard Dutcher Jack Miniatti and William Cosgrove
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edward Whelan
Saco
St. Mary’s Associates
St. Mary's School Hall
Biddeford
David Twomey
James Miniani
J. Haley Booth Philip Cantara
Richard Dutcher
Jack Miniatti
William Cosgrove
Kiwanis Club Views African Trip Slides in Saco
Fernand FE Audie presented slides from his recent African trip at the Saco Biddeford Kiwanis Club meeting held at the Won derbar Steak House. Audie spoke on life and customs of African people as a commentary to the slides. Preparations are under way for officers installation and a Ladies Night banquet at 6 p m on January 25 at the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks Portland Road Saco. President William Langevin led the meeting with James Murphy as day’s chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernand FE
Audie
Saco-Biddeford
James Murphy
Wells Family Of Seven Loses Home In Fire
Mercy Grey and her six children lost their three room home in Highpine Wells when a fire started in the kitchen while she and three youngsters were in Sanford. The family lacks insurance and donations of clothing, furniture, or money are being collected at Wells Corner fire station, Joe's Market, or Moulton's Store.
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Wells
Mercy Grey
Highpine
Wells Corner
Wells Beach
Grey
Joe's Market
Moulton’s
New Members Admit to York County Barracks Auxiliary
At the January meeting of the Auxiliary to York County Barracks Veterans of World War I held in St. John Hall Biddeford new members Mrs Malvina Marcille and Mrs Mary Ryan were welcomed. Officers nominated include Angie Cote president Rose Cantara senior vice president Rose Laverriere junior vice president Laura Dodge chaplain Eva Roberge guard Diana Moulston conductress and Florence Gagne treasurer. The session opened under President Florence Gagne with Mary Wood as secretary pro tem. Sunshine chairman Alice Simard reported cards to shut ins and Raymond King was noted as a patient in Jamaica Plain hospital. A financial report was read and filed. The gathering ended with a post holiday party and buffet lunch. Next meeting is Feb 3.
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Janary
York County
St. John Hall
Main and
Elm Streets
Biddeford
Malvina Marcille
Mary Ryan
Angie Cote
Rose Cantara
Rose Laverriere
Laura Dodge
Eva Roberge
Diana Moulston
FlorenceGagne
Florence Gagne
Mary Wood
Sunshine
Alice Simard
Raymond King
Veterans Hospital
Jamaica Plain
Mass
Biddeford Youth Struck While Sliding on Myrtle Street
A four year old Biddeford boy escaped serious injury Tuesday afternoon when struck by a car while sliding on Myrtle Street. Michael Roberge of 153 Foss Street was treated at Webber Hospital and released. Alec J Duhamul of 4 Green Acre Road Old Orchard Beach told police he was driving his 1963 sedan on Myrtle Street at about 2 25 p m when the youth sledded from in front of a house under the right front wheel of his car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Myrtle Street
Michael Roberge
Foss St
Webber Hospital
Alec J. Duhamul
Green Acre Road
Old Orchard Beach
Town Meeting Awaits at Beach High School Auditorium
Town clerk Esther S Crowley says sworn-in status will be completed for 11 new town meeting members tonight before the 7 30 p m vote. Three articles are on the agenda moderator selection council appointment of a seven member school building committee and a $500 transfer from surplus for an architect's services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Esther S. Crowley
Thetown
Achool
Town Meeting
Johnson Considered Running Mate Pick In 1964 Nominating Scene
Republicans weigh slugging matches for the presidential race with President Johnson favored to win. Sargent Shriver, director of the Peace Corps and Kennedy’s brother-in-law, is rising as a potential running mate. Governor Romney said he could back a Johnson draft while maintaining a non candidate stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Sargent Shriver
Peace Corps
John F .Kennedy
Kennedy
George Romney
Michigan
Romney
National Press Club
America
York County Draft Quota Sets Three Men to Report
Forty nine men will be called up to meet Maine's February draft quota of 37. Selective Service said Tuesday that Oxford and Cumberland counties lead with nine calls each, Androscoggin follows with six, York must send three, while Sagadahoc and Lincoln counties have no calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Selective Service
Oxford
Cumberland
Androscoggin
York
Sagadahoc
Lincoln
Johnson urges swift action on civil rights and poverty
Johnson outlines domestic and foreign aims from a postwar plan stressing civil rights, anti poverty drive, and arms control. He backs cooperation on a moon effort, urges tax cut passage, and proposes committees to adjust overtime pay to curb unemployment. He calls for disarmament steps at Geneva and warns against stockpiling weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Johnson
Geneva
Kennedy
Moscow
Wells Chamber of Commerce Meets for 1964 Season
The Wells Chamber of Commerce holds its first general meeting of 1964 on Wednesday January 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Wells Elementary School auditorium. A Maine Department of Economic Development speaker and a U S Army Corps of Engineers representative are expected. Four new directors will be elected and bylaw amendments will be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers and Harbors Division
Wells Arbor
Walteam
Mass
Corps of Engineers
Robert Wentworth
Chamber of Commerce
York
Kennebunk
Kennebunkport
C. of
Wells
Kennebunks
Ogunquit
Speaker at Biddeford PTA Meeting Details Film Talk
Maurice Blaisdell of Stimpson Copy Products a MMS subsidiary speaks on Copying and Overview Machines at Biddeford High School during the Biddeford PTA meeting at 8 p m. Refreshments overseen by Mrs Laurette Caret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Blaisdell
Stimpson Copy Products
The
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co
Biddeford
Parent-Teacher Association
Biddeford High School
Laurette Caret
Residents Asked to File Census Cards Early
Mrs. Beatrice Gallant executive secretary of the Saco Board of Assessors said residents away during the first two weeks in April for the 1964 census may file their cards at her office. The measure aims to ease payment of poll taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Gallant
Saco Board of Assessors
Railroad Is Asked To Explain Changes
Governor Reed and Public Utilities Commission Chairman Frederick N. Allen demand Boston and Maine explain reduced Portland to Boston passenger service. Allen calls it gross negligence noting Portland information lines lacked data about next day train changes and Portland station lacked posted schedules despite directives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Reed
Frederick N. Allen
Public Utilities Commission
Boston & Maine Railroad
Portland
Boston
Allen
PAC
Goldwater reiterates GOP divide at town coffee hour
Senator Barry Goldwater tours a packed coffee hour at the Kennett home and signs autographs after answering questions. He criticizes surplus wheat sales to the Soviet Union, urges TVA privatization, and argues the GOP is more unified than the Democratic Party on liberal conservative lines. He forecasts stronger trust with allies if U.S. governance shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Kennett
Goldwater
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Democratic Party
U.S
Cuba
China
United States
France
Russia
Tennessee Valley Authority
America
TVA
Withholding tax cut proposed to 14 percent opposed
The plan to reduce withholding taxes from 15 to 14 percent would lift after tax income by about 200 million dollars monthly. Officials warn the gain would be immediately available for spending or investment and could affect overall economic policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Old Orchard Beach Community Notices and Meetings
The Tuesday Dessert Bridge Club met at Mrs. Marie Court’s home on Staples Street with Mrs. Edward Lord making high score. The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Washington Avenue Methodist Church meets Thursday at 2 pm at Mrs. Frances Johnson’s Tripoli Avenue home. Old Orchard Beach Assembly, Order of the Rainbow, meets Thursday at Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall with initiation and officer elections. Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Club and Ladies Night installation occurs tonight at Eks Lodge on Portland Road, Saco. Mrs. Cynthia Page Michaud of Woodland Avenue is a patient at Webber Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Court
Staples Street
Edward Lord
Arthur Dickson
Women's Society of Christian Service
Washington Avenue Methodist Church
Frances Johnson
Tripoli Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Order of the Rainbow
Robinson ‘Memorial Masonic Hall
Peaks-Kenny State Park Named For Donor Family Honor
Francis C. Peaks of Dover-Foxcroft donates 800 acres on SeBEC Lake south shore for a state park to be named Peaks-Kenny State Park. Gov and Executive Council accept. Peak cites two years of study and desire to preserve scenic qualities. Site lies in Dover-Foxcroft and Bowerbank near South Cove. Development funding anticipated from 1965 legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Maine
Dover- Foxcroft
Bowerbank
Greeley’s Landing
South Cove
Kennebunk Man Finishes Fine After Clam Possession Plea
In Municipal Court, William Card Jr. of Wells pled guilty to possessing more than half bushel of clams in a day and paid a $10 fine. Theo dore A. Littlefield of this town paid $100 after being found guilty of driving after license suspension. he pleaded innocent. Armand Boucher of Biddeford pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $10, Joseph Leroux of York paid $15 after a speeding guilty plea. Paul H. White of Kittery was fined $10 after a guilty finding for speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
William Card Jr
Wells
Theodore A. Littlefield
Littlefield
Armand Boucher
Main Street
Biddeford
Joseph Leroux
York
Paul H. White
Kittery
West Buxton Men Fined In Saco
West Buxton residents Leon M. Rowe Jr. and Curtis Rowe faced Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. in Saco Municipal Court after pleading guilty to operating unregistered vehicles on Mary Jane Road. Each received a $10 fine. Alton Saucier of Old Orchard Beach pleaded guilty to driving without a license and received a suspended $10 fine related to damage to an apple tree while attempting to back a car into a garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Merrill
Leon M. Rowe Jr
West Buxton
Curtis Rowe
William F. Wilson Jr
Saco Municipal Court
Mary Jane Road
West,Buxton
Alton Saucier
Seaview Ave
Old Orchard Beach
Saucier
Degree Color Guard Attends Wakes and Obedience Renewal
Members of the Degree Color Guard in full regalia will attend wakes for all in good standing. The Fourth Degree Assembly Biddeford Knights of Columbus voted this plan at K of C Hall Biddeford. A renewal of obligation for all members is set for Jan 19 in Old Orchard Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Wilfred Bouffard
Albert Carrier
Roland Millette
Philip Masse
Millette
McIntire enters Maine Senate race challenging Muskie
Clifford G. McIntire, a 55 year old former potato grower and Maine representative since 1951, announces a bid for the U S Senate seat held by Democrat Edmund Muskie. He criticizes Johnson era spending and foreign aid while praising Senator Smith and Gov. Reed. He sits on the House Agriculture Committee and the Committee on Committees, and joins the Republican Policy Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
House
Maine
Margaret Chase Smith
Smith
John Reed
McIntire
Johnson
Kennebec
Kennedy
Washington
Theft Reported in Biddeford
Biddeford police report a theft of 400 dollars from a sleeping woman’s apartment yesterday. Albert Cantara of 25 Green Street told officers the money was taken from his wallet in a cedar chest in his mother’s bedroom while she napped in another room. A full scale investigation is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Albert Cantara
Green St
George Friary
Albert Elwell
Ten Day Notices Issued For Saco Property Taxes
Saco tax collector announced that ten day notices are being prepared to give residents ten days to pay their 1963 property taxes. A one dollar charge will be collected on taxes resulting from these notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Tounge
Saco
Smith Selected As Chairman Of Board
Alfred John G. Smith of Kennebunkport was re elected yesterday as chairman of the York County Commissioners. The county closed its 1963 books with no outstanding debts and all tax anticipation loans paid. courthouse projects near completion include a soundproof ceiling on the second floor attorney room lamps for the courtroom press table and walls for county Civil Defense offices and secretary in the basement CD HQ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred—John G. Smith
Kennebunkport
Board of
York County Commissioners
Hospital Auxiliary Elects Officers at Notre Dame Dinner
Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary will elect officers at the annual dinner meeting tomorrow at 7 p m in the St Francis College dining room Pool Road Biddeford The nominating committee chaired by Miss Lucienne Metaver will present candidates and annual reports of officers and committees will be heard with President Mrs Armand Reny presiding
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary
St. Francis College
Pool Road
Biddeford
Lucienne Metaver
Oscar Perreault
Lillian Viger
Antonio Boisvert
James Nadeau
Donald Handel
Blanche Huot
Armand Reny
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Evele WS
Margaret Meserve
Perreault
yLeith
Kennebunk Free Library Group
Kiwanis Club
Wells Family of
County Barracks
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
W. Willard Wirtz
Wells Chamber of Commerce States Meeting
PTA
Clement P. Wight
Dial
Kennebunk Man
Senate
Hospital Auxiliary
Kennebunk Inn
Men Shoes
Boston Shoe Store
Freeman—Pedwin
Journal
Neault & Marcotte’s
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