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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1964
Page
2
Portland forecast shows a fair afternoon with variable cloudiness and little temperature change. Highs reach mid to upper 30s, with north to northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight remains partly cloudy with little change and lows in the upper teens. Gentle west to southwest winds. Saturday brings considerable cloudiness and little temperature change.
Local notices list residents in Biddeford and nearby towns connected to hospitals and military service. Names include Alexander Gallant, Anna Gagne, Lawrence Wiggin, and Edgar Sevigny with addresses on Granite, Lamothe, Leon Oscar Emerson, and Oak Streets. Others note service with Seabee reserves, USN sailors at Patuxent River, and training at Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Hospital Fisherville Virginia. a Pan Am 214 crash disaster crew member is referenced.
Division 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians will meet Sunday night at 7 15 in Elm Street Hall Biddeford Election of officers will take place
The Biddeford Music Boosters will meet Monday January 20 at 8 pm in Biddeford Junior High School. Entertainment and refreshments will follow the business session.
Mothers and friends will meet Sunday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Lautrette Spaulding 117 Temple St Saco to discuss activities for the coming season.
The Saco Past Noble Grands Association of Saco Rebekah Lodge will meet Monday at 7 30 PM at the home of Mrs Linnette Martin North Street. The gathering replaces the previously announced location with Mrs Mertie Meserve. Assisting hostess is Mrs Josephine Meserve and Miss Madeline Brackett leads the entertainment.
Confessions will be heard at St Martha's Church Kennebunkport Saturday 7 to 8 pm. St Monica's Kennebunk Saturday 4 to 5 pm. St Mary's Wells Beach Sunday morning before Mass. The Junior Band and songs ters of the Saco Salvation Army meet Saturday at 0 am.
In Skowhegan Port land's Chief Leon T Webber received a plaque at the Maine Police Chiefs Association winter meeting for courage valor quick thinking and leadership in the Harrington case. Webber shot and wounded John J Harrington who had wounded his estranged wife's landlady and threatened his wife with a revolver last Dec 4. Harrington was sentenced to three to seven years. President Chief Robert E Wagner of Bath presented the award.
Members of Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabel La will meet tonight at 7 at the Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford to say prayers for Pierre Perron brother of member Mrs Marie Ange Theberge.
Funeral services for Arthur Lacourse of Portland Road Saco were conducted at St. Joseph's Church Biddeford with a solemn high mass. Rev. Norman Carrier led the ceremony, assisted by Rev. Marc Franck and Rev. Sylva Levesque. Interment followed in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Bearers included family members Lacourse and Freeland, with out of town attendees listed from Connecticut and Canada.
Funeral services for J. G. Adelbert Grenier of 31 North Street Saco were held at Most Holy Trinity Church. A requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. Arthur St Pierre with organist Mollie Welch. Burial followed in St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford. Bearers were Russell Durant Conrad Fecteau George Rancourt Herbert Tibbetts Maurice Roy and Paul Letourneau. Out of town relatives attended from Pine Point Scarborough Lyman Dayton and South Berwick.
Funeral services for Edward T Lord of Saco Avenue were conducted at Washington Avenue Methodist Church with Rev. Gilbert Sirotti and Rev. David Wigley presiding. Interment followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco with a Marine Detachment firing squad providing military honors.
Saco police report two accidents yesterday. Frances Tarr 70 of Biddeford collided with George Merrill 34 of Boothbay Park on Stor er Street Elm Street. Tarr damage 40 Merrill 15. Lachance 69 of Saco and Marion Johnson 41 of Saco collided at Scammon and North Streets. Lachance 150 damage Johnson 20.
Kennebunk selectmen vote to seek bids to borrow up to $300,000 in anticipation of taxes. Dr E E McPherres requests a sidewalk on Upper Fletcher Street to Oak Bluff Drive, approved subject to funds from the annual town meeting. They also approved plaw on Chase's Hill near Cooper's Corner and called for bids on printing this year’s town reports.
Dr. Jacques Downs of St. Francis College spoke at the York County Branch AAUW January meeting in Biddeford. A board meeting is set for Jan 23 at 1 30 p m at Mrs Nathanson’s Saco home and a winter board session is planned for Feb 28 29 in Orono. A study group meets Jan 22 at 10 a m at Mrs Truman’s Main Street Saco. attendance is open to interested persons.
Esther Circle of United Baptist Church Sace votes to hold an unscheduled meeting on February 19 in the church choir room. Reports from the secretary and treasurer were given under circle leader Mrs. George Renell Jr. A union noon luncheon for the church women is planned in February in the vestry. A love gift was dedicated by Mrs. Carl Ross and used toys will be collected for Dr. Bina Sawyer in Burma. The second chapter of Man Reaches Out to God was discussed by several members and a guest.
YORK COUNTY Fire Chiefs Club elected Kenneth O'Sullivan of Kittery as president. Casper Bridges of Wells Corner and Coyle Me serve of Goodwins Mills were chosen as secretary treasurer. Directors include Carleton Hill Buxton Louis Wharff Old Orchard Beach Philip Holmes Waterboro Charles Nadeau Kennebunkport James Abel Kennebunkport.
The Biddeford City Council will meet Monday at 7:30 in the council chambers to discuss the 1964 budget and a proposed bond issue for sewage construction.
A budget discussion was held for the annual town meeting. Charles Dessow of Keuffel and Esser Co. presented a surveyor's transit for town use on behalf of his firm. Attending were Dr. Mc Pherres, Dessow, Chairman Norman Stevens, Ernest Brown, Plummer Adjutant, A Wesley Leech and Town Manager Robert York.
Kirk Stevens will perform at the 15th Biddeford Laco Lodge of Elks Frolics at the Central Theater Biddeford on Wednesday February 19 with two shows at 2 PM and 8 PM. He arrives from London to sing Irish and Italian tunes, joined by The Freddies and Tom Garey and his cavalcade of comedy. Proceeds go to the Elks charity committee.
A $10 donation to the Caustic Fibrosis program at National Jewish Hospital Denver was voted at York County Salon 257 Eight and Forty meeting at Mrs. Gilberto Lavoie home Biddeford. Officers absent, chairs filled by Mrs. Angie Cote l au m onier Mrs. Martha Beaudoin archiviste and Mrs. Lavoie premier demi chapeau. Reports by program chairmen, plan for a pouvoir meeting Feb 1, and open house funds for Portland discussed. Five children at Fairfield Sanatorium noted. Social at 7:30 pm Thursday hosted by Mrs. Florence Lewis Saco attendees listed. Mystery award went to Mrs. Catherine Ambrose Kennebunk. attendees include Mrs. Beatrice Wakefield Cape Porpoise Mrs. Betty McKeon Biddeford Pool Mrs. Gertrude Rankin Mrs. Dorothy Taylor Mrs. Priscilla Hooper Miss Charlene Farnham all of Saco and Miss De Jeanne Pelletier Biddeford.
Twomey and other nominees face questions as city council did not approve mayoral nominations. Bergeron notes Twomey may be considered withdrawn and insists nominations not confirmed by the council cannot serve on the Board of Fire Commissioners. Linwood Davis and William Sheehan are other board members.
Col Glenn discusses his 22 years in technical advisory work and the Congress providing advisers. He has spoken to Ohio’s congressional delegation and will not participate in the pre-primary Democratic convention due to active Marine duty.
Dr. Frank D Lawler superintendent of Saco schools and members of the superintending school committee met yesterday afternoon at Fairfield School to review the hot lunch program. School principals presented their suggestions and cafeteria supervisors from Young Burns and Fairfield attended with the board.
The Committee on Constitutional Amendments said the bill may not be perfect but has made a very appreciable improvement in legislative reapportionment.
Dabbler and health badges were completed in yesterday's session at Scout Hall Pool Road Biddeford. Patrol 2 led the opening ceremony with color guards Patricia Michaud and Janice Grondin and Linda Lavigne as flag bearer.
Lobster stew supper for Division 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary in Biddeford last night at Elm Street hall. Chefs James Murphy and Leo Kenney led the menu. a social hour featured songs and dancing with solos by Eileen Rourke Lane and Kenney. Attendees included numerous members and guests listed in attendance.
Four defendants appeared before Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. in Saco Municipal Court. Thomas F Hylan of Low ell Massachusetts pleaded guilty to driving without a license on the Maine Turnpike and was fined 20 dollars. Mordecai of Boston pleaded guilty to an insecurely loaded truck on the Turnpike at Wells and had sentence continued. John Reed Fickett of Saco pleaded guilty to an unregistered car charge and was fined 10 dollars with payment due January 18 on 25 dollar recognizance. Wesley Ackerman of Old Orchard Beach pleaded guilty to driving after suspension on Beach Street and was fined 100 dollars with 200 dollar bail pending appeal.
A House member notes improvement in the 1961 apportionment with reduced partisan politics. He claims the effort achieved substantial justice and kept party clashes to a minimum, signaling a constructive legislative outcome.
LEWISTON AP Robert Ahearn a senior from Laconia New Hampshire won Bates College prize speaking contest speaking on Political Courage Norman Bowie a senior from Saco finished second with Liberal Education
Biddeford High School outlines a two day Winter Carnival "Winter Olympics 64" with events including snow sculpture judging by Mayor Willie Pomerleau and others, skating at St. Louis rink, intramurals, a boys versus girls basketball game, a dance and coronation, and multiple class competitions led by Cary Sneider as general chairman. Committees list Mary Reilly, Paula Danes, Carol Sevigny, Patricia Denoncour and Charlotte Dupont among organizers.
Raymond Kenneally announced that Biddeford schools will run evening automotive work and carburation classes at Biddeford High School from 7 30 to 9 30 for ten weeks on Tuesdays. James Johnson of the Maine Vocational Technical Institute leads the program to aid local garage mechanics.
France's approach to the question of recognizing Red China remains uncertain as President De Gaulle contemplates firm policy and a possible timetable. Government sources say rumors swirl about accelerated recognition but he has not signaled any decision or disclosed timing.
The piece notes the eagle on the dollar and rising prices, then promotes FELIX T. SHELTRA & SON for tailored Fire theft auto liability coverage with PAUL E. SHELTRA. It ends with a household hint advising lemon juice to brighten dull aluminum pans.
St Francis College announced a summer school directed by Rev Benedictine Ine. The program runs two five week sessions from June 22 to July 25 and July 27 to Aug 29 with courses in theology humanities natural science social sciences and education. Dormitory dining and recreation will be available and classes meet six times weekly. The initiative offers an alternative to the three quarters plan under study.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH The Abbott Verville AMVETS Auxiliary held a meeting at the Walnut Street post home announcing a royal gift party on Reb. 6 and an induction ceremony for members not yet inducted. Pins will be presented, and those traveling to Togus Veterans Hospital depart at 5:30 tonight.
1964 motor vehicle excise taxes are now due in Saco. City clerk Mrs John E Hickey reports tax payments are rising and urges timely registration to avoid penalties. The notice underscores local tax collection progress and enforcement expectations.
Carleton Davis of Webber Hospital spoke to Kennebunk Rotary about rising care demand and expenses. He cited teamwork of doctors, increased testing, aging population, and infection control as drivers. Davis noted length of stay shrinking from 8.8 to 6.4 days and costs rising with payroll comprising most of expenses. Webber Hospital employs 170 full-time staff and ranks as a major local employer.
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