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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1964

Page

3

Personal notices from Biddeford and Saco 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 B Gerry 87 of Saco

Mrs Blanche B Gerry 87 of 2 Pearl St Saco died this morning in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born in Saco Feb 11 1896 she was the daughter of Orion P and Mary E Merrill. Surviving are her widower four sons three daughters sisters and brothers and 11 grandchildren. Private funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1 30 pm from Shumway Funeral Home Saco.

Blanche B. Gerry Pearl St Saco Biddeford Orion P Mary E. (Barry) Merrill Pepperell Mfg Guy Gerry Robert 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 coastal small craft warnings and forecast

Portand area forecast reports small craft warnings along the coast. This afternoon will be fair to partly cloudy and warmer with highs in the low thirties. Winds southwest 10 to 20 mph. Tonight mostly cloudy with scattered snow flurries and a small temperature change. Lows 5 to 10. Winds northwest 10 to 20 mph. Friday partly cloudy and colder.

Portland

Biddeford groups plan meetings on bylaws vote and supper

Court Decary Canada American will meet tonight at 7 30 at the Fremont Club hall Alfred Street Biddeford to adopt new bylaws. Officers meet at 7 Division 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians will host auxiliary members at a lobster stew supper at 6 30 tonight in Elm Street hall Biddeford.

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

Installations by Auxiliary of TWUA AFL CIO at Biddeford

Officers will be installed during a 2 p m Sunday meeting of the Auxiliary of TWUA AFL CIO in the union hall at 157 Main St Biddeford. Luncheon will be served after the meeting.

Twua-Afl-Cio Union Hall Main St Biddeford

Church Notes and Society Meetings List

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 Gilpatric co leader

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

Calendar Supper Served by Saco Church Society

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

Members voted to hold one meeting a month through June when new officers will be elected and installed during a session of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary in Biddeford City Building. Marie Jeanne Pelletier reported a membership of 106 and thanks were given for dues. Past Presidents urged funds be returned to the unit treasury for later use.

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 Attends Social Meeting

A social highlighted Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary meeting at Washington Street hall. Prize winners included Florence Roy Ann Bouthillette Rosa Bouthillette Raymond Allie Madeleine Dubois Claude Boucher Blanche Chretien Jeanne Bouthillette Theresa Sylvester Rita LeBlond Dorothy St Michelle. A birthday cake was awarded to Rita Tremblay. A Valentine dance is planned for 8:30 p m Feb 8 with Paulette Loranger as chairman.

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

South Portland Man Fined $10 In Saco

In Saco Municipal Court Robert M. Dolloff, 29, of South Portland pleaded guilty to speeding on Route 1 near the Scarborough South Portland line on Jan. 14 and was fined $10 by Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. State Trooper Robert S. Plaisted was the complaining officer. Calvin W. Tozier, 39, of Dayton, had case continued from Dec. 28 and pleaded innocent to driving after suspension. hearing waived pending appeal to Superior Court. Wilson released Tozier on $200 bail.

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

Republican Meeting At Biddeford Club Tonight

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

Biddeford Republican Social Club Alfred Street

Card of Thanks for Support During Illness

Sincere thanks to Dr. Fortier, the staff of Notre Dame Hospital, priests of St. Andre's and St. Joseph's, and to relatives and friends who sent flowers gifts and cards during my recent illness from Mrs. Malvina Rousselle.

Dr. Fortier Notre Dame Hospital St. Andre's St. Joseph’s Malvina Rousselle

Wilfrid E. Dubois obituary in Biddeford Maine

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 for 61 years he retired from Pepperell Mfg Co and belonged to the Fraternal Order of Eagles 50 Year Club. Survivors include brother Alfred and sisters Diana Beauchemin Irene O'Brien and several nieces. Funeral from St Joseph's Church at 9:30 a.m. Saturday with viewing today 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. at Sansoucy Funeral Home.

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 Beauchemin Irene O'Brien St. Joseph's Church Sansoucy Stone St

Pierre Perron obituary notes Biddeford ties and service

Pierre Perron, 79, of 29 Cutts St., Biddeford, died Tuesday night. Born in Canada on August 24, 1884, son of Janvier and Philo mene Perron, he served on the Biddeford City Council during Mayor Morin’s 1932-33 term and belonged to Sacred Heart League and York Court No. 1 Macabe. He left four daughters, seven sons, a sister and brother, 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral from St Joseph’s Church in Biddeford at 10:30 a.m. Saturday with calling hours today and tomorrow.

Pierre Perron Cutts St Biddeford Orn Canada Janvier and Philomene (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

Funeral services for Edwin E Dixon in Saco and Biddeford

Edwin E Dixon of 65 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach died recently funeral services were held yesterday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with Rev Norman J Langmaid officiating Interment followed at Leopard Wood Cemetery Biddeford

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

Traffic Safety Is Meeting Topic At Ocean Park

Ocean Park Home Extension met in Porter Hall to discuss family responsibility in traffic safety with Mrs Lois Skillin leading a day centered on crafts and plans for an all day session and a summer fair. The next meeting is Feb 11 in Porter Hall and a noon dinner was prepared by a long list of members.

Ocean Park Porter Hall Temple Avenue Ivy Corliss Lois Skillin Helen Smith Eve Vn Monier Helen Jobeco Charlotte Cook Wva Messer Jillian Jakeman Isabella Melver Ruby Brown Marion Hanscom Helene Storr Lillian Latno Janette Gerrish Ethel Morse Mildred Cartwright Mae Hurrell Audrey Jackson

Eagles to assemble for prayers for Wilfrid Dubois

Members of the Biddeford Saco Aerie F O E plan a 7 p m gathering at the Birch Street home in Biddeford then proceed to Sansoucy Funeral Home in Stone Street Ridford to say prayers for Wilfrid Dubois a 50 year member.

Biddeford-Saco Aerie Order of Eagles Birch Street Biddeford Sansoucy Stone St. Ridford Wilfrid Dubois

Waterboro Man Found Guilty Of Rape Charge

ALFRED Donald E. Day Jr. 21 of Waterboro was found guilty by a York County Superior Court jury of raping a 16 year old Sanford girl after two hours of deliberation. Day pleaded innocent. sentencing set by Justice Abraham Rudman with $10,000 bail. A separate drunken driving charge against Roland L. Frechette of Biddeford was 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 raise room and board by 50 over two years as they approve a next fiscal year budget of 11,031,626 a six percent rise to fund merit pay and faculty hiring. Rates rise from 750 to 775 for the 1964 65 school year with another 25 increase the following fall. A committee report decries fraternities as out of date and urges rebuilding with hazing and discrimination clauses ended, while noting no immediate action.

Eliott Orono Portland Portand University of Maine Sigma Alpha Epsilon House

Budget Committee Votes Town Meeting Articles OLD ORCHARD BEACH

The third budget meeting at Jameson School chaired by Henry John approved articles for the warrant. Items include 1% tax discount by Aug 1, 4000 for the discount, 300 for Memorial Day parade, 3500 for street cleaning, 46760 for State Aid roads, 22500 for street lights, 41112.72 for hydrant rental, 500 for health officer, and 5000 for maintenance of Town Hall. The southerly Washington Avenue sidewalk was postponed. Meetings continue weekly at 7 pm in the high school cafeteria.

Old Orchard Beach Jameson School Henry John Maine Municipal Association Atlantic Avenue General Sidewalk Fund Cleaves Street Barton Street Boisvert Street Town Hall Washington Avenue Committee On Administration Committee On An

Democratic Committee Organizes in Saco for 1964 Chairman

The Saco Democratic City Committee elected Adam Sangillo chairman for 1964 at a last night organizational meeting in the Saco Court Room. Officers include Paul Reny as vice chairman Madeleine Guay as secretary and Alcide Deschambeault as treasurer. A moment of silence honored the late John Bright. Deschambeault and Chandler Boutet spoke briefly. A committee was named to arrange for speakers and meetings are set for every second Wednesday of each month.

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 to be elected February 19. President Rita Boutot led the meeting and treasurer and secretary reported. The group planned to aid sponsor the league trophy banquet with date to be announced. Attendees included Noella L'Heureux Pauline Arbour Rita Boutot Deleia Labranche Lucienne St. Louis Annette Gregoire Marguerite Houde Laurette Beaudoin Therese Bouthot Violette Bellefeuille and Theresa Arbour.

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

Maine Council Meeting at Saco in Masonic Hall

Illustrious Master Herbert A. Swett of Berwick presided over the Maine Council of Masons Royal and Select Masters assembly in Saco Masonic Hall last night with officers including John G. Smith of Kennebunkport as deputy master and George W. Rooman of Biddeford as principal conductor of work Edcar H. Pellerin of Saco served as recorder after the business session refreshments were served.

Maine

Screw Fatality In Infant At Home

SANFORD A 15 month old boy named Paul Berube died after choking on a three quarter inch screw found lodged in his throat. Parents Norman and Mrs Berube rushed him to a hospital but he was dead on arrival. Dr Stephen A Cobb medical examiner said autopsy confirmed the screw as the cause of death.

Sanford Norman Berube Paul Stephen A. Cobb

New Member Welcomed By Mullen Auxiliary

The Rev James J Mullen Council K of C Auxiliary met at St Margaret s Parish Hall with Mags Merton Gervais presiding. New member Mrs Gerard Croteau and attendee Mrs Neal Thibeau were welcomed. Officers discussed Mardi Gras Bazaar February 7 and 8 and baked goods table.

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

Jobless Debate Pushes Industrial Lobby Opposition

The article notes strong resistance from the industrial lobby to a bill, with comments suggesting lawmakers and lobbyists are divided. The sardine industry complains the bill moves too fast and opposes the redraft that affects it little.

Gifford

Supper Planned by Saco AMVETS Post

A covered dish supper is to be served at the Boucouval as-Dupuis Post AMVETS home in Saco on Saturday night. Commander Joseph Ouellette led a meeting at Spring Street hall. For more information, contact Mrs. Eugene F. Moody Sr. in Saco. Officials asked the commander to seek Augusta tax exemption details for clubs.

Post Boucouvalas

Maine ratifies 24th Amendment keeping poll tax ban

The Maine Legislature approved ratification of the 24th Amendment, making Maine the 37th state to join in banning poll taxes as a condition for voting in national elections. The vote followed earlier House rejection and bipartisan support again in a special session, with the Senate action seen as a formality after a 27-2 preference last June.

Augusta Maine Senate House

Hathaway to Run Again for 2nd District Seat

Lewiston attorney and Democratic State Chairman William D. Hathaway announced Wednesday he will seek the Democratic nomination for the second district congressional seat. Hathaway narrowly lost in 1962 to Republican Clifford G. McIntire who polled 72,349 to Hathaway's 69,150.

Lewiston William D. Hathaway Hathaway Clifford G. McIntire

Amendment Push for Negro Equal Rights Stirs South

Proponents argued the amendment would mark a major step in equal rights for Negroes in the South. In a sharp break from the regular session, they won a 108 to 34 victory against efforts to kill the resolution again.

South

Rockefeller Upholds Federal Aid View At Keene Speech

New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller used a Keene State College rally to contrast Senator Barry Goldwater with Republican support for federal higher education funding. He cited Goldwater’s votes against the National Defense Education Act of 1958 and the Higher Education Facilities Act of 1963, and promised continued aid and a national advisory council if elected president.

Keene N.H Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Barry Goldwater Goldwater New Hampshire Arizona Rockefeller Congress Keene State College Albany Hisrivate Wanzey Peterborough Wilton Milford Bedford Derry Manchester Newampshire Senate Labor and Public Welfare Committee Ed Eisenhower Im Norris Cotton

Beauty Shop Break Reported in Biddeford

Biddeford police investigate a break at the Beauty Shop at 242 Main St run by Claire Cyr. Thieves stole a cash register tray with 150 dollars in tax money and two women's watches. Drawers and cabinets were ransacked after a rear door glass was smashed to gain entry. Snow removal crews outside muted any noise. Investigators are George Friary, Manuel DeSilva, and Alfred Guilmette.

Biddeford Main St Claire Cyr George Friary Manuel DeSilva Alfred Guilmette

School Committee Mulls 1964 Budget

Arundel Consolidated School held a regular meeting last night to discuss the 1964 budget. Attendees included Harvey Grant as chairman Ralph Danis Walter Garnett and Superintendent Raymond Kenneally with Carl Danis appointed attendance officer. A higher budget is anticipated due to increased tuitions.

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

Pet Lovers Sought to Rescue Angora Kittens in Phoenix

An AP item from Phoenix notes a General Electric plant newsletter advertises rescuing three Angora kittens facing displacement by new offspring. Readers offered to take one or all, with green stamps provided if the mother cat is taken as well.

Mama Phoenix Ariz General Electric Phoenix

Beach School Committee appoints four new district appointees

Biddeford civil defense adds Gabrielle Langley and John Sczymecki after a meeting in the city building court room. Raymond Riando, York County director, says police and first aid courses will be held in Alfred this month and next. The superintending committee named Police Chief John H. Clark and others, while budget talks were tabled for later. Joseph Regina to Atlantic City football clinic is approved. two electric hand dryers and outside lights are authorized at the elementary school.

Gabrielle Langley John Sczymecki 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 during a meeting last night in Mayor Willie Pomerleau's office. Attending were Berry Deshaies Irving Remar Atty. William Donahue Leo Bedard and Atty. Gerald Nason. Absent were Atty. Simon Spill Robert Cartier and John Cleary. Rules for future meetings were approved.

H. Clifford Berry Biddeford Willie Pomerleau Paul Deshaies Ae Crag Berry Deshaies Irving Remar William Donahue Leo Bedard Gerald Nason

Widows Of World War I Appoint Three Auditors

Three auditors were appointed by the Widows of World War I Chapter 9 at the American Legion Hall in Saco during a meeting led by President Marie Dorais. Mrs Eva Desautels, Mrs Emilia Romeo, and Mrs Ella Luman were named.

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

Boat license applications available at Beach

Mrs Esther S. Crowley town clerk announced that applications are now available for licensing boats. Any owner of a boat using a 10 horse power or over motor must obtain a license. Copies of the new state laws effective Jan 1964 are available in the town clerk s office.

Old Orchard Beach Esther S. Crowley

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 noted a 1953 survey showing malignant intestinal disease as the leading cause of death, despite recent focus on lung cancer and smoking. Attendees included visiting Rotarians Frank Murray of Lewiston Ted Shields of Kennebunk and Harold J. Hallisey of Nashua.

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 Biddeford

Slippery road conditions caused a one vehicle crash on Pool Road in Biddeford. Bernadette A Valliere 27 of Hills Beach drove off the road and struck a stone wall hidden by snow. Car damage was estimated at 160.57 dollars. no injuries were reported.

Pool Road Biddeford Bernadette A. Valliere Hills Beach

Officers Installed By Pythian Sisters in Kennebunk

Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters held a semi public installation on Main Street last night. Miss Helen Mills district deputy grand chief installed officers assisted by her staff. New officers include Lillian Seavey as chief and Helen Taylor as senior. Prevailing gifts presented to past chief Eleanor Leech. Entertainment featured piano and vocal numbers by local performers and Don Brown of Saco. Refreshments served after the program.

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 Congdon Millie Coyle Henry Meyert Jack Ephross Susan Barbara Jane Clark Marjorie Emmons Doris McKenna Irene Cogndon Beatrice Kaleel Don Brown Saco Television Commedian

Oblate of Mary Immaculate minister plans pastoral year and missions

Biddeford native will study at Catholic University in Washington D C for a pastoral year and then join the Oblates of Mary Immaculate in worldwide missionary work. Missions span parish work preaching teaching Marian shrines retreats and chaplaincies across South America Canada Haiti Philippines Japan Ceylon Africa Sweden and Greenland. He has two sisters and three brothers named in the record.

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

Apartments Unfurnished in Old Orchard Beach

Four room year round apartment with bath range refrigerator and space heater furnished available in Old Orchard Beach. Weekly rent $9. Clement P. Wight Agency Realtors contact 9342561.

Old Orchard Beach Bath Clement P. Wight Agency

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