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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1963

Page

2

Local Biddeford Residents Enter Florida and Fort Dix News

Mrs Lionel Bouthillotte and Mrs Marie Louise Berube of 14 Chapel Street Biddeford are vacationing two weeks in Florida. Philip Adams a University of Maine senior resumes studies after holidays with his parents Welcome Tilton and 8412 Prospect Street Biddeford. Pvt John Tilton Fort Dix NJ returns to the fort after holidays with his aunt Mrs Welcome Ton also of 8412 Prospect Street Biddeford.

Lionel Bouthillotte Marie Louise Berube Chapel Street Biddeford Florida Philip Adams University of Maine Welcome Tilton Prospect Street John Tilton Fort Dix N.J Welcometon

Local notices from York County sports and churches

The auxiliary of the York County Fish and Game Association meets Monday at 1 p m at Leaner Kennedy on the road in Saco. The Biddeford United Baptist Church holds annual business meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the vestry. A special meeting of the Sheridan Grant Memorial Camp SU V is called for 7 30 p m Saturday at the Grand Army hall in Biddeford’s municipal building by Commander Stilman Gilbert.

The York County Fish and Game Association Leaner Kennedy Ae Road Saco Biddeford Sheridan Grant Memorial Camp Grand Army Hall Stilman Gilbert

Polish Leader Sought Peacemaker Role in Sino-Soviet Dispute

Warsaw AP reports Polish Communist chief Gomulka, meeting Khrushchev privately, sought to mediate the China Soviet rift. Sources say talks at a Polish forest retreat focused on Peking Moscow tensions and their impact on East Germany.

Warsaw Poland Wladislaw Gomulka Khrushchev Peking-Moscow Communist Party Berlin Gomulka Wu Hsiu- Chuan Yuoslavia Peking Moscow Europe

County Council Meeting of York County Auxiliary Held at Alfred

Six units attended the January York County Council auxiliary meeting in Alfred with Brown-Emmons as hostess. Delegates from Biddeford Saco Kennebunk Kittery South Berwick and Alfred reported. A moment of silence honored Mrs Mmie Balkan Old Orchard Beach who died yesterday.

York County Council American Legion Alfred Brown-Emmons Biddeford Saco Kennebunk Kittery South Berwick Mamie Balkan Old Orchard Beach Department of Maine Auxiliary Charlene Farnham Eliot Legion Cumberland County Council Auxiliary

Biddeford Legion Auxiliary Hosts Department Officers Night

Seven officers and members of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley unit of Biddeford joined with the C Fayette Staples unit of Old Orchard Beach to entertain at Department Officers night at the Beach post home. Ruth Judus of Bar Harbor, department president, made her official visit and the Biddeford group helped serve refreshments and contributed to gifts for the department and county officers in attendance. Present from Biddeford were Nellie Petit, unit president, Carmen Ruel, Ida Noyes, and Germaine Lariviere.

Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Biddeford C. Fayette Staples Old Orchard Beach Beach Ruth Judus Bar Harbor Nellie Petit Carmen Ruel Ida Noyes Germaine Lariviere

Biddeford VFW to Hold Services for Oscar Nadeau

Members of the Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct ritual services for Oscar Nadeau Sunday at 7:30 p m at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford.

Funeral services for Marie Anne Labbe at St. Andre

Marie Anne Labbe funeral services were held this morning at St. Andre Church with Rev. Edmund Hache presiding a requiem high mass. Bearers named were Conrad Gaudette George Dubois Robert Gaudette and Donald Labbe. Burial followed in the family lot at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Marie Anne Labbe St. Andre Church Edmund Hache Conrad Gaudette George Dubois Robert Gaudette Donald Labbe St. Joseph Cemetery

Plane lands in nick of time in fog and ice

In Haverhill Massachusetts Donald Mendonca a former Air Force instructor with 300 hours flying time and John Camara both from Fall River were forced to abort a flight after ice and fog. A private field sighting guided them to a near miss landing.

Haverhill Mass Air Force Concord Fall River Donald Mendonca Joseph DePontes John Camara Mendonca Camara Hanscom Field Convair Hanscom Lester G. Welch Royal Canadian Air Force Fall Rivers

Birth Announcements From Webber Hospital Listings

To families in Kennebunk Biddeford Saco Arundel and surrounding towns a series of birth notices for babies born January with weights ranging from six pounds to over eight pounds and several girls and boys named Debra Ann Catherine Lynn Pat rice Lynn Pamela Jane Laurie Jean Kevin Anthony Lisa Ann Kimberly Sue Claude Denis Frank Randal Tracy Stanley Linda Ann Richard Demers and Fernand Morrisonette listed with parents and addresses of record.

Webber Hospital Jeffrey YV. Stevens Intervale Road Kennebunk Debra Ann William D. Boyne New Road Biddeford Catherine Lynn Herman Schneider Woodside Drive Patrice Lynn Norman Methot South Street Brian Alan Armand Charland Arundel Pamela Jane Normand Simard Cutts Avenue Saco Laurie Jean Real J. P. Nadeau, Sr Greenwood Avenue Kevin Anthony Marshall Hi. Weeman, Jr Spring Street Lisa Ann John FE Usher RFD Kimberly Sue Roger Leclair Harrison Avenue Claude Denis Paul FE Lambert Louden Road Linda Ann Richard Demers Cutts Street Fernand Morrissette Southgate Avenue

Tenement Blaze Responds From Central Fire Station

Firemen from Engines 3 4 5 and Ladder 2 rushed to a two story tenement at 59 Hill Street Biddeford this morning. The blaze at Ray mond Dussault’s home started from an overflowing oil burner used to heat water. Alarm at 6 07 a m recall at 7 45 a m.

Central Fire Station Raymond Dussault Hill Street Biddeford

Local Ladies Named in Social Notices

Miss Marie-Jeanne Pelletier Mrs Lizzie Tremblay and Mrs Elodie Renaud appear in the society records with engagements and social events noted in the column.

Marie-Jeanne —_— Pelletier Lizzie Tremblay Elodie Renaud

Gale Warnings and Weather Update Across Coastline

Coastal gale warnings shown with hazardous driving risk tonight as snow spreads to the southwest. The state remains largely unchanged tonight into Sunday with a mix of sleet and rain south. Temperatures rise from 5 to the north to the low 20s in the south tonight into Sunday.

Portland

Multiple Church Services Promote Weekend Worship

A series of Sunday evening services and youth meetings are listed for First Assembly of God at 22 Pleasant Street Saco Bible Baptist 144 Ferry Road Saco Odd Fellows Main Street Saco and other churches including Biddeford United Baptist Advent Christian Kennebunkport area Goodwins Mills Salvation Army Old Orchard Beach Ogunquit and Saco. Activities include Training Union Youth Fellowships and Gospel non sectarian services with times mainly at 6 to 7:30 p m.

First Assembly of God Church Pleasant Street Aco Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Odd Fellows Building Main Street Biddeford United Baptist Church Jefferson Street Advent Christian Church Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Christ Ambassadors Group Ahepa Junior Beacons For Christ Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Junior Senior Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Church Imeet Salvation Army Union Avenue Salvation First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Youth Fellowship of The

Warren Store Expansion Modernizes Main Street Store

Warren Furni ture store on 235 Main Street expands by absorbing 239 Main and removing a common wall to form one larger showroom. Double windows and a Norman brick front will create a two story, modern retail space with a six foot sign. Manager Richard Levy promises the most modern furniture store north of Boston.

Biddeford Main Street Warren Furniture Main Central Maine Power Company Boston Richard Levy

Woman Injured In Auto Crash At Kennebunk

Susan Brown, 56, of the Landing Kennebunk, was taken to Biddeford hospital after a head on crash with a state grader on Main Street. Operator William F. Wildes, 37, Kennebunkport, said he fitted the plow wings to avoid parked cars. Brown suffered facial cuts and hip and thigh injuries. Police Chief Stevens and Officer Wormwood investigated.

Susan Brown Kennebunk Biddeford Main Eginald Cousens Illiam F. Wildes Kennebunkport Happe Wildes Frank Stevens Paul Wormwood Stevens Alewive

Lost items found in classifieds prompt

A brief notice invites readers to check the classifieds for lost items and indicates someone may have found them. It signals a public, local listing style typical of community notices and shopping pages.

Accidents in Biddeford Leave Several Injured

A series of accidents in Biddeford during and after the storm left multiple people injured and treated at Webber Hospital. Boyd and Catherine Slowik were hurt when their car hit a fire hydrant on Mt Pleasant Street and were hospitalized with the wife reported in good condition before release. Reverend Joseph Hammond suffered a laceration and was treated and discharged. Police investigated by Raymond Warner, Leo Cote, and George Friar. Earlier, a collision near Webber Hospital involved Lionel Gardiner and the Rev. Joseph Hammond, with Gardiner and passengers examined and released. A third wreck on Elm Street involved Paul Gagne whose 1958 sedan struck a fence but left uninjured.

Biddeford Elms Street Boyd Catherine Slowik Dearborn Street Mt. Pleasant Street Slowiks Webber Hospital Slowik Raymond Warner Leo Cote George Friar Lionel J. Gardiner State Street Joseph A. Hammond Sanford Hammond Gardiner Land Diana Paul Claire Gardiner Gardiner Alfred Guilmette Ralph Hubert Paul E. Gagne Grayson Street Elm Street Gagne

Cars Collide At Saco Intersection

A two car crash at the North and Elm streets intersection in Saco last night caused about $60 in damage. Caron Gauthier 21 of St. Jean Lalande Canada and Montescue T Moree 57 of Topsham were involved. Gauthier traveled south on North street and Moree west on Elm street when they collided. Gauthier's car damage about $50 and Moree's about $10.

North Elms Streets Saco Caron Gauthier St. Jean Lalande Canada Montescue T. Moree Topsham Gauthier North Street Moree Elm Street toMoree

Wells Man To Face Court At Kennebunk

Donn Chadbourne a 34 year old Wells man is to appear in Kennebunk Municipal Court on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Police say the arrest followed weeks of investigations after parents complained a man tried to have children enter his truck. He is held on $2000 bail and authorities urge parents to warn children against accepting rides from strangers.

Donn Chadbourne Wells Kennebunk Frank Stevens Chadbourne Chief Stevens

Biddeford to Fight Saco District Court Seat Transfer

Rep. Robert C. Cartier of Biddeford announced the city’s delegation to the 101st Maine Legislature will oppose a bill to move one of York County’s three District Court seats from Biddeford to Saco. He criticized Saco’s motive, pledging full opposition and backing from Judge Spill and Mayor Pomerleau to keep Biddeford’s seat.

Robert C. Cartier Biddeford Maine Saco Camille L. V. Bedard York County Cartier State of York Kittery Sanford Bedard Dyer District Court Committee Simon Spill Willie) Pomerleau iCourt

Rescue Film Presented At Biddeford Girl Scout Meeting

Mrs. Jean Michaud showed a Rescue Breathing film at Biddeford Girl Scout Troop 24. The event included a Q and A on first aid, a court of honor, and plans for a February party for McArthur Home residents and Easter decorations for Webber hospital.

Jean Michaud Biddeford Scout Hall Pool Street Wayne Hutchins McArthur Webber Hospital Susan Maxwell Eleanor Remar Janice Beaulieu Linda Boucher Singing of Peace Michaud Mrs. Hutchins

State Club President to beGuest at Neighborhood Day

Mrs. Alva Appleby president of Maine Federated Women's club will be entertained by the Wom ens Educational and Industrial Union of Saco Neighborhood Day at the meeting January 18 Invitations extend to the Thursday club Biddeford Webhannet Kennebunk and Ithe Olympian club Kennebunk port Also to Mrs Allen Garner past state president and Mrs Bradford Cushman president of the New England conference The program will be musical with guests Mr and Mrs Lloyd Knight South Portland They have appeared in operas in Philadelphia and in Broadway and Hollywood productions Mrs Knight is soloist at the Congregational church Port

Alva Appleby Maine Lloyd Knight South Portland Knight Philadelphia Broadway Hollywood Cali Port

Strikes Add To Miseries Of British People

Britons face a harsh winter as wildcat strikes cut power nationwide. Unofficial workers slow stations reducing voltage causing dim lights and heat loss. Authorities limit supplies while go slow moves spread to 30 stations and wage talks stall until after Wednesday.

London

Lakers Surge Past Warriors in West Showdown

The Los Angeles Lakers exploded for a second half rally to beat the San Francisco Warriors 134-129, extending their winning streak to eight and sweeping the season series 6-0. Wilt Chamberlain poured in 67, but the Lakers seized control late to claim the Western Division lead by six games.

Associated Press Pacific Coast National Basketball Association Los Angeles Lakers San Francisco Warriors San Francisco Warriors West Coast NBA John Havlicek Frank Ramsey Boston Celtics Syracuse Nets Detroit Pistons Chicago Zephyrs Wilt Chamberlain Cow Palace St. Louis Detroit

Kennebunk Five Upsets Unbeaten Oxford Hills

Kennebunk High School stunned previously undefeated Oxford Hills 67-59 at the Kennebunk gym last night. Bill Hanscom led Kennebunk with 32 points despite an ankle injury in the first half, with Dave Littlefield contributing on the boards and nine points, and Sherm Seaward adding 12. Oxford Hills—led by Chris Weston with 19, Fred Lovejoy 17, and Charlie Nicklon 11—suffered its first loss after eight straight wins.

Kennebunk High School Oxford Hills Kennebunk Buzz Rams Dave Littlefield Terry Crown Kennebunk Sherm Seaward Chris Weston Fred Lovejoy Charlie Nicklon Kennebunk G. F Hanscom Eagleson, If Ceznecesce Littlefield Seaward Oxford Hills G Wees Alberti Rf O Ccscccce Weston Eae Eveeet Civecones Pechnik McGrady Ryerson Minuitti Lalisberte

Police Budget and Crime Totals Highlight 1962 Report

Kerry's annual police report shows 1962 spending of 60 623.73 available with 58 070.60 spent and a balance of 2 553.13. Arrest tallies include driving offenses, intoxication, larceny and sexual crimes among others. juvenile complaints cover morals charges to arson and assault. The force lists officers and station notes, with traffic and community activity metrics.

Kerry Biddeford &Saco Water Co Central Maine Power Co Ainting

Thornton Lassies Fall to South Portland Teams

The Thornton academy girls varsity and junior varsity basketball teams lost yesterday at South Portland. The varsity score was 30 to 22 with Martha Olson and Patricia Coburn as Thornton top scorers while R. McLean and J. Oldham led South Portland. The junior varsity lost 24 to 11.

Thornton Academy Yes South Portland Thornton Martha Olson Patricia Coburn R. McLean J. Oldham

Knight Soloist Program at Woodford Church

Knight appears as soloist at Woodford's Congregational Church in the evening service at 5 p.m. The event is part of a program directed by WGA board member and introduced by Mrs. Robert Spears. Tea by Mrs. Paul Tate with her committee follows.

Pro Basketball Friday Results Across Key Matchups

Boston defeated Syracuse 134 to 117 while Detroit beat Chicago 116 to 112. Los Angeles routed San Francisco 134 to 29. Today's games feature New York at Chicago Cincinnati at St. Louis San Francisco at Los Angeles and Detroit against Syracuse at Rochester.

Associated Press Boston Syracuse Detroit Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco New York Cincinnati St. Louis Rochester

Building Inspector Rene Allie Sets Saco Evening Hours

Saco appoints Rene Allie as new building inspector replacing Peter Hellige. Allie will be at 560 Ferry Road during evenings to issue building permits, announced today.

Saco Rene Allie Ferry Road Allie Peter Hellige

Also Mentioned on This Page

County Council Biddeford Legion Auxiliary Lower Village Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Kennebunk Landing Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Baptist Youth Patente Ogunquit Churc Fail Gospel iRoute 9A Route 109 Methodist South Biddeford Methodist Church Methodist Youth Fellowship Foss Street Methodist Church Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Saco United Baptist Church Unitarian-Universalist Saco Unitarian Saco School Street Methodist Church Saco School Street Methodist Church LaDora Gannon School Street Warren Girl Scout E and I Union Saco Recreation Center Western Auto Saco Tanning Callahans Saco Recreation George A. Emery Leroy Martel Western 15 Auto Bill Soucy Dick Wentworth Allied Ben Munford Ican Ied Old Orchard Beach Junior High School C. Burns Chenard Tardiff Otals Marc Gagne Jahans Orchard Beach Mike Santo Seer Brown Gillis Pete Verrill Bobby i Couture Blais Dumas Callahan Munford Lg Re Souza Teeter Goulet Ig Teen Sante Sherman Morse Lime Mullen Western P Rioux Martel Hogan Lester Roberts Fitzgerald Ate Martin Ck. Burns Jones R. Lamontagne Spulick Ewe Chorozy O’brien Setae Ayotte Grant Lg Charles Ellis Saco Tanning Massie Ridley Gowen Kaleel Oscar Tardif Robert Foran Alfred Cote Charles Hennessey Alberick Martin Lawrence Leclair Armand Gadbois Earl Jamieson, Jr Joseph Nason Everett Bowden, Jr Big Ten Paul Krauser Iowa Michigan Beach Junior Burns School Thornton Lassies
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