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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1964

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Personal notices from Biddeford patients at area hospitals

Mrs Isabella Labelle of 35 Hill Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Saco Osteopathic Hospital. Mrs Arthur Sarafian of Woodman Avenue Saco is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Delphis Loranger of 81 Foss Street Biddeford has returned home from Notre Dame Hospital where he was a surgical patient.

Isabella Labelle Hill St Biddeford Saco Osteopathic Hospital Arthur Sarafian Woodman Avenue Saco Webber Hospital Delphis Loranger Foss St Notre Dame Hospital

Deaths Mrs Blanche Gerry 67 of Saco dies after long illness

Mrs Blanche B Merrill Gerry 67 of 2 Pearl Street Saco died this morning in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born February 11 1896 in Saco she was the daughter of Orion P and Mary E Merrill and later worked at Pepperell Manufacturing. Survived by her widower four sons three daughters and many relatives. Private funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 30 p m from Shumway Funeral Home Saco.

Blanche B. Gerry Pearl St Saco Biddeford Orion P Mary E. (Barry) Merrill Pepperell Mfg Guy QC Gerry Robert Guy Francis Kenneth Hartford Conn John Drew Jr Westbrook Daniel Haskell Gorham Philip Dearborn Limington Alice Brackett Forestville Conn Frank Poulin George Merrill Arundel Frank Herbert Merrill New Hampshire Shumway Funeral Home Spring St

Portland Weather Summary Warns Small Craft

A coastal forecast notes small craft warnings. This afternoon brings fair to partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures with highs in the low 30s. Winds from the southwest 10 to 20 mph. Tonight remains mostly cloudy with scattered snow flurries and little temperature change. Lows 5 to 10 with winds shifting northwesterly 10 to 20 mph. Friday turns partly cloudy and colder.

Portland

Hibernians to Meet Tonight in Biddeford

Court Decary Canada America will meet at 7 30 tonight at the Fremont Club hall Alfred Street Biddeford Adoption of new bylaws will be voted on Officers will meet at 7 Division 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians will host auxiliary members at a lobster stew supper at 6 30 tonight in the Elm Street hall Biddeford

Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Ancient Order of Hibernians Elm Street Hall

Auxiliary TWUA AFL CIO to Install Officers in Biddeford

Officers will be installed at 2 p m Sunday during a meeting of the Auxiliary of TWUA AFL CIO in the union hall at 157 Main Street Biddeford A luncheon will follow the meeting.

Twua-Afl-Cio Union Hall Main St Biddeford

Church notes schedule meetings for cadets and fellowship circle

Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m Circle B of the Women s Fellowship of the United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford will meet tonight at 7 30 at the home of Miss Ruth Gilpatrick co leader

Saco Salvation Army Women’s Fellowship of the United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford Ruth Gilpatric

Calendar supper hosted by Saco church group tonight

The annual Calendar supper, sponsored by the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Saco School Street Methodist Church, will be served tonight from 5:30 to 6:30 in the church vestry.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Saco School Street Methodist Church

TBF Auxiliary Hears Report on Membership

The Tighe Beaudoin Farley Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary in Biddeford City Building discussed monthly meetings through June when new officers will be elected and installed. Marie Jeanne Pelletier reported 106 members and received thanks for dues collection. Past Presidents Ida Neves and Rita Couture presided with Anna Donahue as secretary pro tem and Germaine Lariviere and Ellen Kelleher in interim roles.

Tighe- Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Biddeford Marie Jeanne Pelletier Ida Neves Treasury Rita Couture Anna M. Donahue Germaine Lariviere Ellen Kelleher

Biddeford K of C Auxiliary Hosts Social Meeting

The Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary held a social at Washington Street hall. Prize winners included Florence Roy Ann Bouthillette Rosa Bouthillette Raymond Allie Madeleine Dubois Claude Boucher Blanche Chretien Joanne Bouthillette Theresa Gaudette Pauline Nolette Theresa Sylvester Rita LeBlond Dorothy St Michelle. Rita Tremblay received a birthday cake. a Valentine dance is set for February 8 at 8 30 p m with members and guests. Paulette Loranger will chair.

Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus Washington Street Biddeford Florence Roy Ann Bouthillette Rosa Bouthillette Raymond Allie Madeleine Dubois Claudette Boucher Blanche Chretien Joanne Bouthillette Theresa Gaudette Pauline Nolette Theresa Sylvester Rita LeBlond Dorothy St

South Portland Man Fined $10 In Saco

In Saeco Municipal Court Robert M. Dolloff of South Portland pleaded guilty to speeding on Route 1 near the Scarborough South Portland line on Jan 14 and was fined 10 dollars by Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. State Trooper Robert S. Plaisted was the officer. Calvin W. Tozier of Dayton had a case continued to Dec 28 and pleaded innocent to a charge of... per Old Orchard Beach police. a bail set at 200 dollars.

Saeco Robert M. Dolloff South Portland Scarborough-South Portland William F. Wilson Jr Robert S. Plaisted Calvin W. Tozier Dayton Old Orchard Beach Superior Court Wilson

Republican Meeting at Biddeford Club on Alfred Street

The Biddeford Republican Social Club will meet at the club on Alfred Street at 8 tonight.

Biddeford Republican Social Club Alfred Street

Card of Thanks From Mrs. Malvina Rousselle

Sincere thanks to Dr. Fortier Notre Dame Hospital staff and priests from St. Andre's and St. Joseph's for support. Gratitude to relatives and friends for flowers gifts and cards during my re ask Phunno.

Dr. Fortier Notre Dame Hospital St. Andre's St. Joseph's Phunno

Biddeford Funeral Sunday for Wilfrid E. Dubois

Wilfrid E. Dubois 69 of 52 Birch St Biddeford died Tuesday in an Augusta hospital. Born January 16 1894 in St. Paul de Chester Canada he was son of William and Euphemine Pepin Dubois a Biddeford resident 61 years a Pepperell Mfg Co retiree and member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 50 Year Club. Survivors include brother Alfred Biddeford sisters Mrs Diana Beauchemine and Mrs Irene O Brien both of Biddeford and several nieces. Services set for 9 30 a m Saturday from St Josephs Church with calling hours today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p m at Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St Biddeford.

Wilfrid E. Dubois Birch St Biddeford Augusta St. Paul de Chester Canada William and Euphemine Pepin) Dubois Pepperell Mfg. Co Order of Eagles Alfred Diana Beauchemine Irene O'Brien St. Joseph’s Church Sansoucy Stone St

Death of Pierre Perron in Biddeford at 79

Pierre Perron aged 79 of 29 Cutts Street Biddeford died Tuesday night in a local hospital born in Canada on August 24 1884 son of Janvier and Philo Imene Perron he served on Biddeford City Council 1932 33 and belonged to Sacred Heart League and Yorks Macabees He is survived by four daughters seven sons one sister one brother 13 grandchildren four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held at St Josephs Church Biddeford at 10 30 a m Saturday with visiting hours today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p m

Pierre Perron Cutts St Biddeford Orn Canada Janvier and Philo- Imene (Ouellette) Perron Sacred Heart League St. Joseph's Church York Court Jerome A. Morin St. Marie de L’eucharistie Good Shepherd Convent Methuen Mass Jeanne Bard East Hartford Conn Anita Michniewich York Theresa’ Perron Armand Philip Paul Raoul Robert Roland Edgar Saco Alphonse Theberge Louis Perron Providence R. I Sansoucy Stone St

Edwin E. Dixon Funeral Held in Saco Area

Funeral services for Edwin E. Dixon of Old Orchard Beach were conducted yesterday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco with Rev. Norman J. Langmaid officiating. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery in Biddeford.

Edwin E. Dixon Union Ave Old Orchard Beach Dennett and Craig Main St Saco Norman J. Langmaid School Street Methodist Church Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford

Traffic Safety Meeting Topics At Ocean Park

Ocean Park Home Extension meeting postponed to Wednesday in Porter Hall Temple Avenue presided by Mrs Ivy Corliss. The group planned all day sessions with crafts and a summer fair. Lois Skillin led the traffic safety topic and papers were read by Skillin and Helen Smith. Next meeting set for Feb 11 in Porter Hall.

Ocean Park Porter Hall Temple Avenue Ivy Corliss Lois Skillin Helen Smith Everney Movier Helen Jaban Charlotte Cook Wa Messer Jillian Jakeman Isabella Melver Ruby Brown Marion Hanscom Helene Storr Lillian Latno Janette Gerrish Ethel Morse Mildred Cartwright Mae Hurrell Audrey Jackson Esther Cobb Ethel Wight Muriel Gooch Lucile Puffer Ada Cole Lillian Jakeman Frances Johnson Mildred Moody Anna Anderson Laura Gardner Mary Jon White Margaret Lord

Waterboro Man Found Guilty Of Rape Charge

Donald E. Day Jr. of Waterboro was found guilty by a York County Superior Court jury after two hours of deliberation of raping a 16 year old Sanford girl on November 2. Day remains free on $10,000 bail pending sentencing by Justice Abraham Rudman. A separate drunken driving charge against Roland L. Frechette of Biddeford was ordered filed on $100 costs. Drunken driving appeal cases were set for today.

Alfred — Donald E. Day Jr Waterboro Sanford York County Day Abraham Rudman Roland L. Frechette Biddeford

Trustees Raise Room And Board Rates At Orono

The University of Maine trustees approved a two year $50 increase in room and board bringing the current $750 rate to $775 for the school year. They also set an FY next budget of $11,031,626 a six percent rise to fund merit pay hire more faculty and meet enrollment projections. They foresee full time student growth at Orono by up to 41 percent by 1970 and 105 percent at Portland. A seven member committee urged revamping the fraternity system to end hazing and discrimination while preserving useful roles. no immediate action was taken.

Eliott Orono Portland University of Maine Sigma Alpha Epsilon House

Budget Committee Votes Town Meeting Articles OLD ORCHARD BEACH

The Budget Committee approved articles for the annual town meeting including 1% tax discount, memorial Day parade funding, hydrant rental, street lights, sidewalks, and State Aid roads. Changes include renaming Barton Street to Boisvert Street and applying surplus to a tax note. Meetings continue weekly at 7 pm, moved to the high school cafeteria.

Washington Avenue Committee On Administration Committee On A

Democratic Committee Organized in Saco Elects Sangillo Chairman

The Saco Democratic City Committee chose Adam Sangillo as chairman for 1964 at an organizational meeting in the Saco Court Room. Officers named include Paul Reny as vice chairman Madeline Guay as secretary and Alcide Deschambeault as treasurer.

Saco Democratic City Committee Adam Sangillo Saco Court Room Paul Reny Madeleine Guay Alcide Deschambeault John Bright Chandler Boutet Sangillo Paul Reay Phyllis Deschambeault Samuel Gagnon Sr

Minor League Auxiliary Names Nominating Slate

A nominating committee was appointed by the Biddeford Minor League Auxiliary during a meeting at St. Andre's Credit Union on High Street. Delcia Labranche Marguerite Houde and Laurette Beaudoin were chosen to present a slate of officers for the February 19 election. The group planned to sponsor the league trophy banquet with date to be announced.

Biddeford Minor League St. Andre’s Credit Union High Street Delcia Labranche Marguerite Houde Laurette Beaudoin Rita Boutot Noella L’heureux Pauline Arbour Del¢in Labranche Lucienne St. Louis Annette Gregoire Therese Bouthot Violette Bellefeuille Theresa Arbour

Maine Council Meeting Held in Saco Masonic Hall

Illustrious Master Herbert A. Swett of Berwick presided as Maine Council of Masons Royal and Select Masters met at the Saco Masonic Hall. Officers John G. Smith Kennebunkport George W. Rooman Biddeford Fe azar H. Pellerin Saco participated. refreshments followed the session.

Maine

Biddeford Saco Aerie Plans Prayers for Wilfrid Dubois

Members of Biddeford Saco Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles meet tomorrow at 7 p.m. at their Birch Street home to march to Sansoucy Funeral Home on Stone Street for prayers honoring Wilfrid Dubois a 50 year member.

Biddeford-Saco Aerie Order of Eagies Birch Street Biddeford Sansoucy Stone St

Screw Fatal for 15 Month Old Boy in Sanford

A 15 month old boy, Paul Berube, died after choking on a three quarter inch screw while playing on a Sanford kitchen floor. Parents Norman and Mrs Berube rushed him to a nearby hospital but he was dead on arrival. Medical examiner Dr Stephen A Cobb said autopsy found the screw lodged in the throat.

Sanford Norman Berube Paul Stephen A. Cobb

Hathaway Will Enter Contest for Congress Seat

Lewiston attorney William D. Hathaway, Democratic state chairman, says he will seek the party nomination for the second district seat. He narrowly lost in 1962 to Republican Clifford G. McIntire, who won 72,349 votes to Hathaway's 69,150.

Lewiston William D. Hathaway Hathaway Clifford G. McIntire

Jobless debate flags industrial lobby stance

The industrial lobby has grown more active opposing the bill. The sardine industry complained the original bill moved too fast, and Gifford noted the redraft affects that industry little, arguing any pace is too rapid for their concerns.

Gifford

Maine ratifies anti poll tax amendment by Senate action

Maine becomes the 37th state to ratify the 24th Amendment after the Senate joined the House in approving the resolution. The move ends a second chance at ratification and follows earlier, failed efforts with bipartisan support evident in a special session.

Augusta U.S Maine Senate House

New Member Welcomed By Mullen Auxiliary

The Rev James J Mullen Council R C Auxiliary met at St Margaret s Parish Hall with Mses Merton Gervais presiding. A new member Mrs Gerard Croteau and guest Mrs Neal Thibeau were welcomed.

Old Orchard Beach James J. Mullen R. of C. Auxiliary St. Margaret’s Parish Hall Mges Merton Gervais Sunshine Gerard Croteau Neal Thibeau Harry Marcotte Emile Lemire Philip Auger Charles Sherman William Thibeau Alec Garon Oscar Nolette John Girard

Saco AMVETS to Hold Covered Dish Supper Saturday Night

The Boucouval as-Dupuis Post AMVETS in Saco announced a covered dish supper at the post home Saturday night. Commander Joseph Ouellette led the meeting in the Spring Street hall. For more information contact Mrs. Eugene F. Moody Sr. Ferry Road. Officials also asked Ouellette to seek Augusta tax exemption details for clubs.

Post Boucouvalas

South seeks equal rights amendment battle turns plan

Proponents argued that not amending would hinder equal rights for Negroes in the South. In a near full reversal from the regular session, they won a 108 to 34 vote to keep the resolution alive against efforts to defeat it again.

South

Rockefeller attacks Goldwater on higher education aid policy

Gov. Nelson Rockefeller in Keene New Hampshire frames Sen. Barry Goldwater as opposing federal support for colleges. He cites 1958 and 1963 acts and argues Republicans must lead with strong education measures. Rockefeller plans a 12 hour swing including eight stops.

Keene N.H Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Barry Goldwater Goldwater New Hampshire Arizona Rockefeller Congress Keene State College Albany Wanzey Peterborough Wilton Milford Bedford Derry Manchester

Beauty Shop Break Reported in Biddeford

Biddeford police investigate a break at the Beauty Shop 242 Main St operated by Claire Cyr. Thieves smashed a rear door glass to reach inside stealing about 150 in tax money from a cash register tray and two women's wrist watches. Drawers and cabinets were rummaged. snow removal crews nearby may have masked the noise. Investigating are George Friary, Manuel DeSilva, and Alfred Guilmette.

Biddeford Main St Claire Cyr George Friary Manuel DeSilva Alfred Guilmette

Arundel School Committee Approves 1964 Budget Outlook

At a regular Arundel Consolidated School meeting, a general discussion of the 1964 budget occurred. Carl Danis was named attendance officer. Board members Harvey Grant Ralph Danis Walter Garnett and Superintendent Raymond Kenneally attended as tuition costs drive expected budget increase.

Arundel Arundel Consolidated School Carl Danis Harvey Grant Ralph Danis Walter Garnett Supt Raymond Kenneally

Pet lovers urged to rescue Angora kittens in Phoenix ad

In a Phoenix plant newsletter an advertisement appeals to readers to adopt three Angora kittens facing displacement by new offspring. It offers Green stamps for taking the mother cat as well and promises a good home for any or all of the kittens.

Mama Phoenix Ariz General Electric Phoenix

Beach School Committee appoints new district officials

Biddeford civil defense gains two new members Gabrielle Langley and John Seczymecki at a city building meeting. Raymond Biando reports police and first aid courses to be held in Alfred during February and March. Superintendent group and school committee discuss budget adjustments and staff appointments including Police Chief John H. Clark and Dr. Donald Skilling.

Gabrielle Langley John Seczymecki Biddeford Old Orchard Beach John H. Clark Donald Skilling Stephen Polackwich Joseph Regina Atlantic City Edward H. Smith Louis de Angelis Jerome Plane Frank D. Lawler Jerome LePelletier

Berry Named Chairman of Charter Group

H. Clifford Berry was elected chairman of the Biddeford Charter Revision Committee in Mayor Willie Pomerleau's office last night. Paul Deshaies was elected peak. group voted second and fourth halves of each month. rules for future meetings approved. Attending: Berry Deshaies Irving Remar Atty. William Donahue Leo Bedard Atty. Gerald Nason. Absent: Atty. Simon Spill Robert Cartier John Cleary.

H. Clifford Berry Biddeford Willie Pomerleau Paul Deshaies Berry Deshaies Irving Remar Atty William Donahue Leo Bedard Gerald Nason Simon Spill Robert Cartier John Cleary

Widows Of World War I Elect Three Auditors

At the Beach Street American Legion Hall in Saco three auditors were appointed by the Widows Of World War I Inc during a meeting led by President Marie Dorais. New auditors are Eva Desautels Emilia Romeo and Ella Luman.

World War I, Inc American Legion Hall Beach Street Saco Eva Desautels Emilia Romeo Ella Luman Marie Dorais Romeo Hazel Small Portland Emilia Bolduc

Boat License Applications Now Open At Beach

Mrs Esther Crowley town clerk announced boat license applications are available. Owners of boats with 10 horsepower or more must obtain a license. Copies of the new state laws effective January 1964 are available in the town clerk's office.

Old Orchard Beach Esther 5S. Crowley

Officers Installed By Pythian Sisters in Kennebunk

Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters held a semi public installation at the Main Street hall last night with Helen Mills district deputy grand chief and grand junior installing officer assisted by her staff. Officers include Lillian Seavey as chief Helen Taylor as senior Evelyn Court as junior Roberta Martin as manager Gladys Leech as secretary Gussie Ephross as treasurer Gertrude Dutch absent to be installed later Mildred Red son guard Irene Congdon pianist Millie Coyle served as mistress of ceremonies Rev Henry Megert gave invocation Gifts presented to Past Chief Eleanor Leech and installing officers Jack Ephross addressed the group Entertainment featured piano and vocal selections by the Clark sisters Emmons McKenna Cogndon Kaleel Don Brown and refreshments followed.

Kennebunk Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters Main Street Helen Mills Josephine Hassell Eliza Proctor Westbrook Lillian Seavey Helen Taylor Evelyn Court Roberta Martin Gladys Leech Gussie Ephross Gertrude Dutch Mildred Red Irene Cong‘don Millie Coyle Henry Megert Jack Ephross Susan Barbara Jane Clark Marjorie Emmons Doris McKenna Irene Cogndon Beatrice Kaleel Don Brown Saco Television Commedian

Tumors Discussed For Rotary Club

Dr. Eugene Wolfahrt spoke to the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club at Hotel Thacher on tumors of the large intestine. He cited a 1953 survey noting malignant intestinal disease as a leading killer despite focus on lung cancer and smoking. Attendees included Rotarians Frank Murray Lewiston Ted Shields Kennebunk and Harold J Hallisey Nashua NH.

Eugene Wolfahrt Biddeford-Saco Thacher Wolfahrt Frank Murray Lewiston Ted Shields Kennebunk Harold J. Hallisey Nashua N. H

Automobile Skids Into Stone Wall on Pool Road

Slippery road conditions caused a collision on Pool Road Biddeford. Bernadette A Valliere 27 Hills Beach drove off the road and struck a stone wall hidden by snow. The damage was about 160.57 dollars with no injuries reported.

Pool Road Biddeford Bernadette A. Valliere Hills Beach

Oblate Bolduc to Enter Mission Year at Catholic University

Natick bound Oblate seminarian plans a pastoral year at Catholic University in Washington DC before assignment to global missionary work. Missions span South America Canada Haiti Philippines Japan Ceylon Africa Sweden Greenland. He has siblings in Manchester Portland Baltimore Biddeford. Also a late classified notice lists an Old Orchard Beach furnished apartment at $9 weekly.

Page Dae Natick Catholic University Washington, D. C The Oblates of Mary Immaculate Oblate South America Canada Haiti Philippines Japan Ceylon Africa Sweden Greenland St. Marcel Presentation of Mary Manchester N. H Rose A. Bolduc Portland Andre Bolduc Baltimore Raymond G. Bolduc Jerome M. Bolduc Biddeford

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