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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1964

Page

5

Furnace Bought By Arundel Grange Meeting Note

Arundel Grange led by Ruth Clough discussed a newly purchased furnace now partially installed. State Deputy Richard Burke and State Juvenile Deputy Mrs. June Burke attended with Lebanon Grange. Dorothy Clough, secretary, returned home from Maine Osteopathic Hospital. Bernard Bunnell and Roy Boston were patients there. Ann Cluff won the mystery prize. Lois Johnson directed games. refreshments by Neil and Mrs. Johnson. Next meeting Jan 24 with Eleanor Merrill in charge of refreshments.

Arundel Ruth Clough Arundel Grange Richard Burke June Burke Lebanon Grange Dorothy Clough Kennebunkport Maine Osteopathic Hospital Portland Bernard Bunnell Roy Boston Ann Cluff Home Economics Committee Lois Johnson Neil Johnson Eleanor Merrill

Whisky tax value lowered in Kentucky warehouses

Kentucky whisky stored in state warehouses sees a tax valuation cut from 28 to 27 dollars per barrel. Revenue Commissioner James Marcum says the whisky market weakened and the state aims to equalize whisky assessments with other tangible property.

Frankfort Kentucky James Marcum

Six Killed On N E Highways

Six people died on New England roads over the weekend with Maine and Vermont tallying no fatalities. Rhode Island and New Hampshire each reported two deaths, Massachusetts and Connecticut one each. Victims include William Cookson 79 of Woodbury Vermont killed after alighting from a car in Tyngsboro Massachusetts, John Enos 25 of West Warwick Rhode Island killed when his car hit a porch pillar, Richard H Mains 23 of Providence Rhode Island killed when his car went through a guard rail and into a ditch at East Greenwich, Rhode Island, William L Radhel 38 of Pomfret Connecticut killed in a collision with a freight train at a crossing in Killingly Connecticut, Lois A Farina 19 of Montclair New Jersey a student in New Hampshire killed when hit on Route 3 in Hooksett, and Lynda Burke 12 of Bartlett New Hampshire killed while walking on Route 302 in Bartlett.

Boston New England Maine Vermont Rhode Island New Hampshire Massachusetts Connecticut William Cookson Woodbury Tyngsboro Mass John Enos New Haven Lois A. Farina Monmouth N.J Hooksett Lynda Burke Bartlett N. H

Le Foyer Whist Winners Announced

Le Foyer whist parties at 97 Alfred St Biddeford were led by Lucien C Ruel and prize lists named many winners across two sessions. High score prizes went to Alice Drouin and Alphonsine Bolduc with numerous other score and consolation awards to Beaulieu, Chouinard, Ruel, Galiant, and others. Next events are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at 7 30 p m. A Kennedy coin feature explains the new 50 cent piece likeness of John F Kennedy with LIBERTY IN GOD WE TRUST and the year on the obverse.

le Foyer Alfred Street Biddeford Bernice Beaulieu Leona Sinclair Jeanne Lasante Bertha Desrosiers Rolande Villeneuve Claudia Beaudoin Diane Ruel Preeille Ruel Ronald Ruel Leo Marcoux Rosaire Chouinard Medley Beaulieu Nora Beaulieu Katherine Beaulieu Lucien C. Ruel Henry Saucier Armand Turgeon Alphonsine Bolduc Alphee Lemay Willard Beaulieu Yvonne Dumas Eva Girard Germaine Beaulieu Coronz Gallant Madeleine Jarriz Arthur Bolduc Donald Chalout Carrie Tapley Anna Cote Medley Beaudiieu Josephine Camden Alfred Dumas Donat Barabe

Hindu Moslem violence explodes across India and Pakistan

The theft of a sacred Moslem relic in Kashmir triggered the worst Hindu Moslem violence since 1947. Hindus kill Moslems in Calcutta while Moslems strike back in East Pakistan villages. Official tolls show 75 dead in Calcutta and at least 29 in East Pakistan with refugees flooding the city.

New Delhi India Kashmir Indian Subcontinent Calcutta East Pakistan British Subcontinent East Pakistan Srinagar Mohammad Khulna

Stolen Kennebunk Car Is Recovered

Everett Chaplin reported his 1953 automobile stolen after a 2 a m sighting on Brown Street. State and local police chased. Wells police received a tip from children at Tatic Road in Wells. Christensen Ford Sales wrecker towed and returned the car to its owner.

Kennebunk Everett Chaplin Pleasant Street Brown Street Tatic Wells Christensen Ford Sales Portland Road

Bankruptcies filed in U S District Court Portland Maine

Kenneth R. King of Saco a carpenter and Edwina FE King of Saco a house wife filed bankruptcy petitions with debts totaling 12 447 and 3 738 assets 2 980 and 200 exempt. Robert L. Pomerleau of Biddeford a packer reported debts 1 503 assets 350 with 200 exempt.

U. S. District Court Portland Kenneth R. King Saco Carpenter Edwina FE. King Saco Robert L. Pomerleau Biddeford Packer

Attleboro Blast Rocks Thompson Chemical Co Area

Nearby residents describe a massive blast at the Thompson Chemical Co plant in Attleboro. Richard Blake saw the roof lift and crash onto the road as flames spread, damaging multiple homes and leaving Finberg Elementary School heavily damaged.

Attleboro Attleboro, Mass Richard Blake Oak Hill Avenue Thompson Chemical Co Blake Donald T. Bliss Rattleboro

State Assessor Guest Speaker at Saco Tax Group

The Saco Taxpayers Protective Association will host David A. Brown from the State Bureau of Taxation as guest speaker at the monthly meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the G A R Hall. Mayor Kelan, councilors, assessors board members, and candidates for chief assessor may attend. The meeting is open to the public.

Saco Taxpayers Protective Association David A. Brown State Bureau of Taxation G.A.R. Hall Brown J. E. Kelan Board of Beena Robert Cassette Ape A Maton Brunswick

Whist Party at St. Andre’s Church Benefits Vocational Fund

A whist party hosted by the VFW Auxiliary at St. Andre’s Church basement raised funds for the vocational fund. A birthday cake was awarded to Mrs. Rolande Turgeon. Winners included Patricia Lapointe, John Berthiaume, Conrad Nolette, and many others. A second party is planned for January 25 in the church basement.

Rolande Turgeon St. Andre’s Vocational Fund Patricia Lapointe John Berthiaume Conrad Nolette Antoinette Emond Victor Fleurant Rachel Plante Lina Fecteau Constance Martel Visilda Gagnon Delia Lepine Armand Turgeon Paul Lapointe Alph

Oklahoma towns share names with world capitals and Kremlin

Oklahoma hosts a town named for a country and three villages named Berlin Lima and Washington plus a Kremlin in the state. The curiosities highlight how place names reflect global references across Oklahoma.

Oklahoma America Okla Berlin Lima Washington Kremlin

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