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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1963

Page

3

Death of Mrs Anna Marcoux of Biddeford

Mrs Anna Marcoux 6 6 of Biddeford died Saturday evening at Trull Nursing home after a long illness. She lived with her daughter Yvette at 2 Jeffersons court and was born in DIsraeli PQ, daughter of Cyrille and Marie Allaire. She resided in Biddeford 35 years and leaves two sons Leo and Hertel, three daughters Eudore Cote Yvette and Mrs Raymond St Pierre, a brother Alfred Allaire and a sister Mrs Antoine Lapointe, plus many nieces and 11 grandchildren. Funeral at St Joseph church tomorrow at 8:30. Friends may call Bolduc Funeral home Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-10 pm. Portland forecast: colder with gusty northwest winds 15-30 mph, near zero coastal, interior 15-20 below to 20 below.

Anna Marcoux Biddeford Trull Yvette Jefferson’s Court D'Israeli P.Q Cyrille and Marie (Couture) Allaire Ste. Anne Ste. Anne Sodality of St. Joseph Parish and A Communicant of St. Andre Church Leo Marcoux Hertel Marcoux Eudore Cote Hartford Conn Yvette Marcoux Raymond St. Pierre Alfred Allaire Antoine Lapointe Canada St. Joseph Church Bolduc Alfred Street

Boston Sportsmans Show Attendees Noted

Mr and Mrs Hervey Hebert and Mr and Mrs Rene Lacroix with children Jimmy and Linda attended the Sportsmans show in Boston yesterday. Rodney Morin, son of Officer Adelbert Morin Jr of Biddeford, is a surgical patient at Notre Dame hospital. Mrs Rose Dallaire and Mrs Obiline Savoi of Biddeford also listed as medical patients at Notre Dame hospital.

Hervey Hebert Rene Lacroix Jimmy Linda Boston Rodney Morin Adelbert Morin, Jr Gore Street Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Rose Dallaire Green Street Oveius Paradis Harding Street Obiline Savoie Pool Street

Knights of Columbus to Meet on Wednesday at 8 PM

A meeting of the Knights of Columbus will be held Wednesday at 8 p m Attorney Francis J LaFountain will address the council on an incorporation issue voted upon by members at a previous meeting Final plans for the Cabaret Night scheduled for February 23 will be presented to the members.

Knights of Columbus Atty. Francis J. LaFountain Council

Meeting of Biddeford Saco Disabled American Wells

A gathering of the Biddeford Saco Disabled American Wells is set for tonight at a city building. The event aims to organize local support and coordinate activities for members in the area.

Biddeford-Saco In Age City

Our Lady of Fatima circle to host monthly social

Our Lady of Fatima circle Daughters of Isabella will hold its monthly social on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in St John hall Adams street Biddeford. Members may invite guests, it was reported.

Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella St. John Hall Adams Street Biddeford

Veterans of Foreign Wars Meeting In Biddeford Tonight

The Biddeford post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet at 7 30 p m tonight in the Biddeford City building.

Biddeford Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Biddeford City

Saco Democratic Social Club Meeting Planned

The Saco Democratic Social Club will meet Wednesday night at the GAR Hall in Saco for a local gathering and discussion.

E Saco Democratic Social Club Gar Hall Saco

Church Notes Services Held In Saco and Biddeford

Gospel services are conducted each Tuesday and Thursday at 7 45 p m in the Odd Fellows building on Main street Saco for the public. A mid week prayer and praise service will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Biddeford United Baptist church.

Odd Fellows Main Street Saco Biddeford United Baptist Church

Holy Communion at Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford

A notice states Holy Communion will be celebrated Tuesday at 6 a.m. in Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford.

Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford

Prayer Meeting At Full Gospel Church In Wells

A prayer meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church located on Route 9 A just off Route 109 in Wells.

Full Gospel Route 9-A Wells

Home League Meeting Set By Saco Salvation Army

The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army will meet on Tuesday at 7 30 P M.

The Saco Salvation Army

Saco Church Fellows Plan Roller Skating Party

The Junior and Senior fellowship groups of Saco First Parish Congregational church outlined roller-skating and toboggan party plans at a meeting in the parish hall Saco Linchpin officers Larry Bowie Judy Cole Gary Gross Gail Andrews led worship services Guest speaker from Maine Bible Society spoke on Bible study aids Refreshments followed the social portion of the gathering

Saco First Parish Saco Larry Bowie Judy Cole Gary Gross Gail Andrews Maine Bible Society

Le Foyer Whist Prizes And Participants Named

A second Le Foyer whist series began Saturday with prize awards to Leona Sinclair and Alma Sylvestre. Leo Paul Bertrand led high scores. other winners included Estella Marcoux Jeanne Lasante and many more. Consolation prizes went to Jimmy Beaulieu Rolande Villeneuve and others. Next session set for Saturday at 97 Alfred Street. regular meeting tonight at 7 30.

le Foyer Bernice Beaulieu Leona Sinclair Jeanne Lasante Rolande Villeneuve Claudia Beaudoin Medley Beaulieu Paul Chabot Leo Marcoux Napoleon Dupras Lucien Ruel Alma Sylvestre Leo Paul Bertrand Estella Marcoux Josephine Valliere Dee Blow Alfred Street

Win Prize Gives Biddeford Cake Award

Guy and Gary Daigneault sons of Mr and Mrs Norman Daigneault of 71 High Street Biddeford won a special wedding cake project for a prize at Fishmans Store Biddeford Saturday afternoon. Cake was made and decorated by Irene Seers of 80 Bacon Street Biddeford.

Guy and Gary Daigneault Norman Daigneault High Street Biddeford Fishman’s Store Irene Seers Bacon Street Biddeord

Augusta man dies after rooftop fall in snow

Albert Cote, 34, of Augusta, died Saturday night after slipping on a snow covered roof while fixing a television antenna. The three story fall from his house left him fatally injured. Local authorities described the incident as a tragic accident.

Augusta Albert Cote Cote

Madge Nickerson Obituary in Kennebunk

Madge E Nickerson 85 widow of Howard Nickerson died Saturday in Biddeford Tar Nova Scotia born 1877 daughter of Isaac S and Lydia Van Amburg. Past Noble Grand of Rosalie Rebekah Lodge West Medway Mass member of Quinobequin CES West Medway and West Medway Community church survived by two nieces and one nephew. Funeral Tuesday 1 30 pm Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk Rev Chester Staples will officiate Interment Hope Cemetery Friends may call Monday afternoon and evening.

Madge E. Nickerson Howard Nickerson Biddeford Nice Nova Scotia Lof Isaac S Lydia (Harding) van Amburg Rosalie Rebekah Lodge West Medway Mass Quinobequin, Ces Carl A. Edwards Bunk Philip Burgess

Louis Russell dies after brief illness in Biddeford

Louis Russell 52 of 11 Chadwick Place Biddeford died early today at a Saco hospital after a short illness. Born in Fort Kent he was son of Henry and Rose Anna Belanger Russell. He lived in Biddeford 20 years and worked 19 years at the Saco Lowell shop. He was a St Joseph church communicant. Survived by widow Rena Russell two stepdaughters Miss Jean Tremblay and Mrs Robert Chretien four brothers Philip Ligorio Peter George and many nieces and nephews and one grandson. Services Thursday from St Joseph church with visitation at Bolduc Funeral Home Tuesday and Wednesday 2–4 and 7–10 p.m.

Louis Russell Chadwick Place Biddeford Saco Fort Kent Henry Rose Anna (Belanger) Russell New Brunswick Canada Schools Saco. Lowell St. Joseph Church Rena Russell Jean Tremblay Robert Chretien Philip Russell Ligorio Russell Waterbury Conn Peter Russell Waterville George Russell Bolduc Alfred Street

Leona Simard Rites Planned for Biddeford Resident

Leona L Simard 66 wife of Alfred Simard died at 7 Fogg Avenue Biddeford Sunday noon after a short illness Born Augusta March 14 1896 daughter of George and Marie Octeau Roy She resided in Biddeford 40 years was a St Joseph church communicant Surviving include widower one brother Rev Edgar Roy four sisters and several nieces and nephews Services set for Wednesday at 10 am from St Joseph church Friends may call Alfred Street Biddeford Monday and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm.

Leona L. Simard Alfred Simard Fogg Avenue Biddeford Augusta George and Marie Octeau’ Roy St. Bernard P.Q St. Joseph Church Edgar Roy Edgar Roy, Redemptorist St. Anne de Beaupre Marie Anne Lachance Berlin N.H Eva Letourneau Levi Eveline Roy St. Bernard Q Appoine Ursuline Three Rivers P.Q St Joseph Church Bolduc Alfred Street

Malvina Marcotte obituary from Biddeford

Malvina Marcotte 82, lifelong Biddeford resident, died Sunday after a long illness. She was born January 7, 1881, in Biddeford. Survived by two sons, six daughters, two brothers, three sisters, 55 grandchildren and 57 great grandchildren. Funeral from St. Andre church Wednesday at 9 am. Friends may call Tuesday 2 to 10 pm.

Malvina Josephine Marcotte Francois Bergeron West Street Biddeford Philias and Malvina (Veillette) Gendron St. Andre Church Albert Marcotte Maurice Marcotte Adrien

Marcoux Respectful Council Meeting Planned at Bolduc Funeral Home

Members of Ste Therese council Union St John Baptist gather tonight at 8 at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Biddeford to pay respects to Mrs Anna Marcoux.

Marcoux Ste. Therese Union St. John Baptist Bolduc Alfred Street Biddeford Anna Marcoux

Marie Faucher, 77, Biddeford resident, dies after illness

Marie Amanda Faucher 77 of 155 Hill street Biddeford died at home this morning after a long illness. Born in St Sylvestre Quebec she was daughter of Maxime and Adelaide Leflamme Faucher. She lived in Biddeford 63 years and worked at York Manufacturing and later Trull Hospital. Survived by one half brother Adjutor Faucher Quebec City and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St Andre church Thursday at 9 15 a.m. visitation at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Tuesday and Wednesday

Marie Amanda Faucher Hill Street Biddeford St. Sylvestre P. Q Maxime and Adelaide Leflamme Faucher York Manufacturing Company Trull Hospital Faucher Quebec City

Will Pay Respects Circle Members Pay Final Tribute

Members of Our Lady of Fatima circle Daughters of Isabella will meet Tuesday at 7 pm at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Biddeford to pay respects to Mrs Malvina Marcotte mother of several circle members.

Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella Bolduc Alfred Street Biddeford Malvina Marcotte

Legion Auxiliary to Meet at Sansoucy Funeral Home

Members of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley unit of the American Legion Auxiliary will meet tonight at 8 at the Sansoucy funeral home in Stone to honor Jovite Sicard, a brother of a member.

Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone Street Biddeford Jovite Sicard

Prayers Planned by Ste Anne Sodality for Mrs Anna Marcoux

Members of Ste Anne Sodality of St Joseph Parish will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m on Biddeford street to offer prayers for Mrs Anna Marcoux.

Ste. Anne Sodality St. Joseph Parish Bolduc Alfred Street Biddeford Anna Marcoux

Funeral services for Adelard Poisson in Saco

Funeral services for Adelard Poisson of McKinney Road Saco were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes church this morning. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Arthur Dube with deacon Rev. Arthur St Pierre and subdeacon Rev. George Plante. Burial followed at St. Joseph cemetery. Out of town attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Poisson of Portsmouth New Hampshire.

Adelard Poisson McKinney Road Saco

Funeral services for Lucy H Cleaves in Saco

Funeral services for Mrs Lucy H Cleaves of 331 Main Street Saco widow of Charles Cleaves were held Saturday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco Rev Edmund Beal of the Unitarian Unitarian church officiated and she was interred at Laurel Hill cemetery

Lucy H. Cleaves Main Street Saco Charles Cleaves Dennett and Craig Edmund Beal Universalist-Unitarian Church Laurel Hill Cemetery

Education (Continued from Page One) tax cut aim

The article discusses policy moves to reduce the sales tax on machinery for new or expanded industry from 3 percent to 1 percent, aiming to spur industrial growth and investment. It notes ongoing debates and potential fiscal implications for the state's revenue.

Short card form 1040A for low income returns in 1962

The short card form 1040A can be used to file your Federal Income Tax Return if your income from wages or salary was less than $10,000, and if income from other sources not subject to withholding was less than $200 during 1962.

Two Area Men Bound Over On Break In York County

Two area men were bound over to the May term of York County Superior Court on charges of breaking entering and larceny in the nighttime at Annie's Variety Store in Old Orchard Beach. Bail set at 2000 each. two others continued until tomorrow morning. Complainant Capt. John Marshall.

York County Superior Court Annie’s Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach William F. Wilson, Jr Saco Municipal Court Wilson Joseph E. Rousselle Main Street Biddeford Francis G. Paro RFD 1 Kennebunkport John Marshall Michael E. Brennan Arundel Road Lawrence W. Eaton, Jr Old Port Road Kennebunk Judge Wilson John H. Joe Robert Pettengill Pettengill Raymond Nash Hollis G. Dixon Hilary Mahaney John Clark Storer Street Saco Clark York County Betty Jean Grant Oak Street Mahaney Shirley J. Yates Portland Joseph R. DeSilva Boothby Park James Berry

Biddeford Council Schedules Budget Session

The Biddeford City Council will meet in the council chambers at 7 30 this evening to consider the fiscal year 1963 budget and to relieve the 1962 tax collector.

Biddeford

Weekend traffic crashes plague Saco area police

Saco police logged eight weekend traffic crashes across Biddeford and Saco streets. Notable incidents included a Main street collision between Clovis J. Martin and Norman Fortier. damage estimates ranged up to 500 dollars and several other rear end and skid accidents with modest damage. One fatality occurred at the Main street railroad crossing involving Richard R. Milliard.

Saco Clovis J. Martin Prospect Street Biddeford Norman Fortier Summer Street Main Street Martin Fortier Edward F. Mulderiy Murphy Avenue Old Orchard Beach Common Street Patricia Ann Dumont Pleasant Street Elm Street Richard ‘R. Martel Dumont Martel Rena E. Collum Washington Depot Conn Abe Zimmerman Portland Collum Zimmerman A. Kenneth Huff Jenkins Road Lucien Huot Saco Avenue Wilfred Gagnon Hooper Street Spring Street Richard R. Milliard

New Notre Dame Births and Wells Hospital Twins

To Mr and Mrs Leo Paul Nadeau a daughter Pauline Anne born January 19 weighing nine pounds five ounces at home in Saco. Grandparents Fortier and Napoleon Nadeau. To Mr and Mrs John A Hayes Jr Wells a son Michael Wayne born January 12 at York Village hospital weighing six pounds nine ounces. Grandparents Bridges and John A Hayes Sr Moody Beach. To Mr and Mrs Vander Forbes Jr Wells Beach a daughter Karen Lee born December 27 at York Village hospital weighing eight pounds fourteen ounces. Grandparents Vander Forbes Sr and Robert Kincaid Canton Mass.

Notre Dame Leo Paul Nadeau Cleveland Street Saco Pauline Anne Conrad Fortier Napoleon Nadeau John A. Hayes Wells Michael Wayne York Village Hospital Russell Bridges Ocean View Avenue Moody Beach Vander Forbes, Jr Wells Beach Karen Lee Robert Kincaid Canton Mass Vander Forbes

Saco Man Dies In Train Car Collision

A 22 year old Saco man, Richard R. Milliard of Buxton road, was killed when his westbound car at Main street crossed gates and was struck by a Buddliner from Biddeford to Portland. Passenger Warren Francis, also of Buxton road, was treated for injuries. Milliard’s car hit a parked vehicle and a steel signal pole after the impact. The train crew and fifteen passengers escaped serious harm. Funeral arrangements set for Milliard from Cote funeral home.

Saco Richard R. Milliard Buxton Road Warren Francis Buxton Saco Osteopathic Hospital Francis Milliard Main Street Biddleford Portland Charlotte Dubois Spring Street James F. Johnson South Portland Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Ernest Bertha Rousseau Milliard Arthur Milliard Arthur Milliard, Biddeford, Leo Milliard, Saco and ‘Roland Milliard Somersworth Rita Compagna Lorraine Binette Rachel Ruel Theresa Howard Westbrook

Kennedy urges tax cuts to spur 1963 growth

President Kennedy outlines a 13.5 billion dollar tax cut plan with 6 billion annual personal relief, a 2.5 billion corporate rate cut, and retroactive small business relief to January 1, 1963. He warns five years of unemployment justify stimulus while avoiding deeper deficits and pledges standby powers after tax reform.

Kennedy Congress

Education Leaders Attend UM Audio-Visual Conference Weekend

Over 100 education leaders from the northeast will attend a University of Maine audio-visual conference January 31 to February 2. Conference chairs are Arthur Reardon and Alfred L. Villa. Prominent speakers from education, television and the Ford Foundation will discuss moving educational media from theory to practice. Dr. Warren Hill will set the opening theme at the dinner. Host committee members include Dwight Howard, Mrs. Edward Ames, and others from Maine schools and colleges.

Maine Audio Visual Association Dwight Howard Gorham Memorial Union Edward Ames Brewer Maine Parent-Teacher Congress Herbert Billett Bangor Public Russell Carroll Auburn High School Arlene Diller Skowhegan Mary Dumas Lewiston Sun Journal Priscilla Ferguson Scarborough Public Schools Carolyn Gentile Aroostook State Teachers College Villa Quinn State Department of Education Wesley Shorey Winn Public Schools Herman Trubov U. of M Kermit Hanson Headlight Films Inc Portland Linwood White Orono Public Schools

Pair Charged In Court With Attempted Break

Normand Rene Dumas and John Irvin Clark, both 28 from Biddeford, faced an attempted break charge at Caron's Market. A continuance was granted, case set for Tuesday Jan 29, with $1000 bail each. Other items: Paul Champagne fined for stop sign violation. Wilfred Brunelle not pressed for DUI, paid fine on lesser charge. Jean Renouf found innocent of assault and battery. Roger Chasse fined for driving to enhancer.

Normand Rene Dumas Elm Street John Irvin Clark Biddeford Caron Gerald C. Nason Paul Champagne West Street Wilfred Brunelle Main Street Brunelle Roger J. Chasse Harrison Avenue Nason Jean Florence Renouf Wentworth Street Verena Renouf

Hotel Planned At Waterville

AP reports Waterville will host an $800000 motor hotel project by developer Robert Sage of Newton Massachusetts. The plan calls for three or four buildings with a coffee shop restaurant and 150 rooms. Construction expected to begin in the spring after Sage recently opened the Fenway Commonwealth Motor Hotel in Boston.

Waterville Robert Sage Newton Mass Boston

Surplus Food Distribution at Saco City Hall

Mrs Edith Smith director of Welfare for Saco announced surplus food will be distributed at Saco City Hall on Wednesday from 9 to 12 in the morning and from 1 to 3 in the afternoon.

Saco City Hall Edith Smith Saco

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