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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1964

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Evacuated family rooms with local housing in Biddeford

Mrs Eva D Cantara aged 54 at Maine Medical Center Portland undergoes surgery. Mrs Bertha Welch of Old Orchard Beach is a patient at Notre Dame Hospital Biddeford. Adrienne Laroche her daughter Deborah and Mrs Laroche's mother Mrs Bella Nadeau stay at 6 Bradbury Street Biddeford with Mr and Mrs Alexander Laroche and Rose Roberge after arriving from Panama where they were evacuated by U S Government. Mrs Laroche is wife of SP Leo E Laroche US Army Airborne Division still in Panama.

Eva D. Cantara School St Saco Maine Medical Center Portland Bertha Welch Smithwheel Road Old Orchard Beach Notre Dame Hospital Biddeford Adrienne Laroche Deborah

Death notices Lucretia S Tracy 79 widow of Thomas W Tracy

Mrs Lucretia S Tracy 79 widow of Thomas W Tracy of Union Street Saco died yesterday in a Biddeford hospital Born April 29 1885 in Island Falls daughter of William and Mary Sewall educated there and member of School Street Methodist Church Saco Survived by brother Fred Sewall Island Falls sisters Mrs George Harmon Warren NH and Mrs Maurice Cunningham Island Falls plus several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held in Island Falls with time to be announced Friends may call at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home this evening Weather: coastal small craft warnings this afternoon Sunny and mild breezy High 40 to 45 Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph gusty Tonight fair becoming high clouds and colder Low 15 to 20 Winds light and variable Thursday cloudy with light showers or possible snow and cooler Winds southeast 10 to 20 mph later

Lucretia S. Tracy Thomas W. Tracy Union St Saco Biddeford Island Falls William and Mary (Sherman) Sewall School Street Methodist Church Fred Sewall George Harmon Warren N. H Maurice Cunningham Dennett and Craig Portland

Youth Choir Rehearsal and Parish Installation at Saco Churches

The Youth Choir of the Saco School Street Methodist Church will rehearse Thursday at 3 15 p m at the church. A 6 30 p m covered dish supper tomorrow will precede the installation of officers of the Madisses of the First Parish Congregational Church in the parish house.

Saco School Street Methodist Church First Parish Congregational Church Saco

Fremont Club and Auxiliary to Meet Thursday Evening

The Fremont Club and Auxiliary will gather Thursday at 8 p.m. in the hall on Alfred Street Biddeford. The meeting aims to organize activities and discuss upcoming events with members invited to attend.

Fremont Club and Auxiliary Alfred Street Biddeford

Church Notes And Prayers At Bible Baptist Saco

A mid week prayer meeting will be held Thursday at 7 30 pm at the Bible Baptist church 144 Ferry road Saco The senior choir will rehearse at 7 30 pm Thursday at the church Apologies omitted?

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco

Prayer and Bible Study at First Baptist Church

A prayer and Bible study session is planned for Thursday at 7 30 p m at the First Baptist church located on Ocean avenue in Old Orchard Beach.

First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Prayer Meeting at First Assembly of God Church in Saco

Prayer meeting scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 p m at the First Assembly of God Church of Saco in the Ahepa home 22 Pleasant Street inviting community members to attend on the evening event

Assembly of Coo Saco Ahepa Pleasant Street

Man Accused of Attacking Carnevale

PORTLAND AP For his alleged role in beating and robbing a partially crippled man, Athens youth Lester R. Heatley, 24, was bound over in $50,000 to the May term of Superior Court after probable cause on assault and robbery. He waives hearing and pleads innocent. Heatley was arrested as a fugitive by the FBI in Athens. He is accused of aiding Richard W. Hubbard in attacking David Carnevale of Saco on a Portland street February 11, 1963. Carnevale, who has multiple sclerosis, was beaten and robbed of 280 dollars. Hubbard was sentenced last May to three to six years in State Prison.

Portland Athens Lester R. Heatley Heatley FBI Richard W. Hubbard David Carnevale Saco Carnevale Hubbard

Market Climb Buoys Stocks To New Highs At Noon

The New York stock market reached new highs as a vigorous advance pushed most major groups higher. The Associated Press average of 60 stocks rose .7 to 290.8 at noon, the Dow industrial average gained 4.61 to 781.05, with rails uneven and motors flat.

New York Associated Press American Stock Exchange U.S

Peas Boost Creamed Ham and Seafood Quick Lunches

If you keep buffet size cans of small green peas on your shelves you will find them convenient to add to creamed ham chicken salmon or tuna for a quick luncheon or supper.

Card of Thanks for Bereavement Loss

We express heartfelt appreciation to all who extended kindness and sympathy during our recent bereavement in the loss of our beloved father. The Perron Family.

Perron

Mrs Roberta Timmons Dies After Short Illness

Mrs Roberta FE Timmons 42 of 47 Pleasant St Saco dies yesterday at a local hospital after a short illness Born in Biddeford daughter of Hector and Elizabeth Dubois she was a communicant of Most Holy Trinity Church Surviving widower Cornelius Timmons a daughter Judy and several nieces and nephews Funeral services Friday at 9 am from Most Holy Trinity Church Friends may call at Cote Funeral Home today and tomorrow 2-4 and 7-10 pm

Roberta FE. Timmons Pleasant St Saco Biddeford Hector and Elizabeth (McGarrity) Dubois Most Holy Trinity Church Cornelius Timmons Judy Timmons Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets

Kennebunk barber Joseph Plante dies after long illness

Joseph H. Plante 58 a barber of 35 years died at his Kennebunk Beach home after a long illness. Born in Quebec November 17 1905 he was the son of Joseph and Delvina Morin Plante. Survivors include his widow Isabelle Desilts Plante a son Ronald E two daughters Estelle Unni and Lorraine Mc Donough two brothers ten sisters five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A requiem mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St Monica's Church with Rev William J. Kelly officiating. Interment will be in Hope Cemetery. Prayers will be said at Memorial Chapel 67 Summer St Kennebunk today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Kennebunk Joseph H. Plante Kennebunk Beach Quebec Joseph Delvina ‘Morin’ Plante Isabelle M. ‘Desilts Plante Ronald E Estelle D. Unni Lorraine N. McDonough South Portland St. Monica's Church William J. Kelly Hope Cemetery Memorial Chapel Summer St

Funeral Services for George F. Smith Held at Waterboro

Funeral services for George Franklin Smith formerly of Saco were conducted yesterday afternoon at Blaisdell Memorial Baptist Church Waterboro with Pastor Harvey Cossaboom officiating assisted by former pastor Harold Nutter. Interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. Bearers named were Leland Swett Milton Daney Lester Emmons Willard Rollins Roger Rollins and Urbain Roberge.

George F. Smith Lyman George Franklin Smith Saco Blaisdell Memorial Baptist Church Waterboro Harvey Cossaboom Harold Nutter Laurel Hill Cemetery Leland Swett Milton Daney Lester Emmons Willard Rollins Roger Rollins Urbain Roberge

Funeral Services for Martin E. Tilley Biddeford

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for Martin E. Tilley of 12 Herring Ave Biddeford at Shumway Funeral Home Saco Rev C Joseph Ingraham pastor Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford and Rev Lawrence D Porter South Portland former pastor attended by a delegation from the Sheridan Grant Camp Sons of the Union Veterans Bearers were Camille Roy John Herring Herbert Buzzell and David Grindle Burial took place at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco

Martin E. Tilley Herring Ave Biddeford Shumway Funeral Home John Herring Herbert Buzzell David Grindle Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco

Funeral Services for Adele Pepin of Hills Beach

Funeral services for Mrs. Adele Pepin of Hills Beach were held at 8 this morning at St. Andre's Church Biddeford a Requiem High Mass by Rev Bernand Nicknair with organ by Mrs Laura Proulx and singing under her direction Interment followed at St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford grave side prayers by Father Nicknair Bearers included Fernando Petit Julien Petit Roger Gonneville Paul Fortier Kent Brewer and Fred Benoit Attending from out of town was Paul Bourret of Wetherfield Conn

Adele Pepin Hills Beach St. Andre’s Church Biddeford Bernand Nicknair Laura Proulx St. Joseph's Cemetery Nicknair Fernando Petit Julien Petit Roger Gonneville Paul Fortier Kent Brewer Fred Benoit Paul Bourret Wethersfield Conn

Sewer Worker Injured After Ditch Caves In

In OLD ORCHARD BEACH a Raymond F Sargent Co. worker from Ellsworth, Roger Hansen, 29, was in a sewer ditch at the Ocean Park interceptor site when it caved in yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Webber Hospital for observation and later released.

Old Orchard Beach Raymond F Sargent Co Ellsworth Ocean Park Roger Hansen Eden Lane Webber Hospital

Case Filed In Biddeford Assault Charge Against Desjardins

In Biddeford Municipal Court this morning an assault charge against Gerard Desjardins of 509 Main St Saco was filed by Delores A Sylvester of 65 Jefferson St Biddeford. Costs of court amounting to 5 dollars were paid by Desjardins.

Biddeford Gerard Desjardins Main St Saco Delores A. Sylvester Jefferson St Desjardins

Farmers of America Use More Petroleum Than Any Industry

Farmers in the United States consume more petroleum than any other sector, highlighting the central role of energy in agricultural production and rural economies.

Farmers of America United States

Amplifier Short Circuits at Beach Market Fire

Firefighters responded to Zahares' 1. G. A. Market on Heath Street for a short circuit incident. An amplifier burned out causing the outage. fire crews disconnected the device and no equipment was needed.

Old Orchard Beach Zahares’ 1. G. A Heath Street

Test Ban Debate on Underground Explosions for Peace

Lawmakers discuss the limits of the limited test ban and the U S plan to allow peaceful underground nuclear explosions for canal digging. Officials note Soviet resistance, fallout concerns, and the need for signatory consent before any broad peaceful use.

Pace One Chet Holifield D-Calif House Joint Committee Dean Rusk Senate Foreign Relations Committee United States Glenn T. Seaborg Atomic Energy Commission Soviet Union Jerold W. Johnson AEC Radiation Laboratory Livermore Calif John O. Pastore D-R.i Johnson Rusk Foreign Relations Committee

Saco Biddeford Kiwanis Names Committees

The Saco Biddeford Kiwanis Club ap pointed numerous committees during a meeting at Wonderbar Steak House. Roles cover Key Club vocational guidance attendance and mem bership Kiwanis education inter club house and reception laws and regulations program and music support of churches public relations and more. Guest speaker John F Cummings urged long term planning and highlighted tax and inheritance implications of planned inventories machinery and investments. Betrothed Monique Boissonneault and Robert R Lavigne announce engagement with a Sept 7 wedding planned.

Saco - Biddeford Kiwanis Club Wonderbar Key Club Richard Walker Lloyd Anderson Fred Patterson Robert Noble Charles Gallagher George Smead Anderson L. P. Taillon Francis Cote James Ape Fern Cote John Conroy R. L. Berger Paul Casavant Albert Deshais Atty Marcel Viger Bergeron William Langevin Noble Lester Austin Austin Martin Rielly Joseph Audie Kiwanis Smead Hugh Marshall James Murphy Viger Simon Spill Leo P. Taillon Gallagher and Noble John F. Cummings Richard Reay Wilfrid Boissonneault Pine St Biddeford Monique P. Boissonneault Robert R. Lavigne Roland Lavigne Pool Road Boissonneault St. Joseph's High School Nichols and Co Lavigne St. Louis High Saco Tanning Corp

West Kennebunk Youth Fined in Turnpike Case

In Kennebunk Municipal Court Judge Chester Crain heard five cases. Jeffrey Stevens, 19, of West Kennebunk was found guilty of resisting an officer and larceny and fined 50 dollars or 30 days in jail on each count, totaling 100 dollars. He allegedly took two cases of frozen fudge cakes, a can of potato chips, and two empty cans from a Howard Johnson restaurant on the Turnpike. A third charge of disorderly conduct was not pressed. Harold Welch of Arundel and Donald Littlefield of Kennebunkport paid 10 dollars each after pleading guilty to operating unregistered motor vehicles. Norman Gogin of Saco paid 5 dollars after pleading guilty to red light passing. Jean Paradis of Lewiston paid 10 dollars for Turnpike speeding. John Sullivan of South Windham and Burton McGray of Port Jervis, N.Y. paid 20 dollars each after pleading guilty to Turnpike speeding.

Kennebunk Chester Cramin Jeffery Stevens West Kennunk Stevens Howard Johnson Burton L. McGray Port Jervis N.Y

Biddeford High Eyes State Accreditation Visit

Chester E. Willette state secondary education supervisor inspected Biddeford High School yesterday. A conference followed with Principal Paul Stebbins and Raymond Kenneally, superintendent of schools. Willette addressed teachers and noted that Stebbins and staff will seek State of Maine accreditation with tentative plans for a March 5 and 6 visit by a committee of 11 educators.

Chester E. Willette Biddeford High School Willette Paul Stebbins Raymond Kenneally Stebbins State of Maine State Department

New Babies Born at Local Hospitals

At Webber Hospital and Saco Osteopathic Hospital four families announce newborns. Kevin Arthur Berrigan arrived Jan 21 weighing seven pounds five ounces. Colleen Patricia Finch arrived Jan 21 weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces. Scott Richard Fenden derson born Jan 15. John Scott Hutchins born Jan 18. Bernard Wayne Fogg born Jan 17 weighing eight pounds twelve ounces.

Webber Hospital Edward A. Berrigan Portland Road Saco Kevin Arthur William Finch High St Colleen Patricia Saco Osteopathic Hospital Richard Fenderson Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Scott Richard Ralph Hutchins Gorham John Scott Bernard Fogg Water St Biddeford Bernard Wayne

Teen married pair reach 75th anniversary in Kentucky

In Butler County Kentucky Rufus Embrys aged 16 and his wife aged 14 wed on New Year’s Day. They marked their 75th anniversary celebrating a long union despite teen ages at marriage.

Louisville Rufus Embrys Embry Butler County

Questioning Consent and Understanding in US Outreach

A brief note suggests seeking consent while signaling a clear US desire for the other party's understanding. The wording implies a respectful invitation to discuss terms and clarify intentions without pressure or ambiguity.

Goldwater Campaign Hits New Hampshire Voices Conservatives Clash With Rockefeller

Barry Goldwater spent a day in New Hampshire campaigning through six villages and addressing crowds at Goffstown, Hopkinton, and Manchester. He attacked Rockefeller and Johnson era policies, urged a conservative, anti central planning stance, criticized socialized medicine, and voiced opposition to federal aid to primary and secondary schools while supporting church-related higher education. He also spoke against a one party system and fascism of the left, urged elimination of minor irritants in the Panama Canal Zone, and bought $5 galoshes in Goffstown.

New Hampshire New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Goffstown Masonic Hall White St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Hopkinton Goldwater Free Republic Johnson Rockefeller New England College Panama Canal Zone Republic of Panama Chamber of Commerce Manchester Goffstown Nazif Kiazim Arizona Kiazim

Speaker Named for Testimonial Dinner in Saco

Leon Jones town manager announced Herbert Bean former principal of Old Orchard Beach High School will speak at a testimonial dinner at the Elks Home Portland Road Saco at 6:30 January 30 honoring former Trial Justice Wesley Mewer Mewer served as town trial justice for 40 years with appointment expiring January 1.

Leon Jones Herbert Bean Old Orchard Beach High School Elks Home Portland Road Saco Wesley Mewer Mewer

Kennebunkport Man Fined in Speeding Appeals

Cumberland County Superior Court ordered Norman W. Nadeau of Kennebunkport to pay $20 and $25 fines plus $10 costs in each of two speeding cases after pleading innocent in the lower court and switching to guilty in superior court. Lower court sentences were $25 fines.

Kennebunkport Portland Norman W. Nadeau Cumberland County Nadeau

Three Persons Injured In Traffic Mishap In Maine

In Mara Arundel on the Laine Turnpike last night a car driven by Dennis W West of Portland skidded on ice, went over an embankment and rolled over. Dennis West his wife and Linda Farwell of Westbrook were taken to Webber Hospital for observation and release. State Trooper Herbert I of Scarborough investigated.

Arundel Biddeford Laine Dennis W. West Portland

Biddeford Officers Attend Civil Defense Training

Biddeford police personnel joined a training session at the Civil Defense headquarters in the York County Court House. It was the third of six meetings with State Trooper Merle Merrill speaking on vehicle inspection laws. Attendees included Technicians George Friary Armand Belair Theodore Drouin Albert Elwell and others.

Alfred Biddeford Civil Defense Headquarters York County Court House Merle Merrill Merrill George Friary Armand Belair Theodore Drouin Albert Elwell Raymond Langevin Robert Lagueux Normand Arbor Robert Lavallee Lucien Poirier Frank Gagne

Icy Route Causes Saco Collision Between Cars

Saco police report a Route 1 crash blamed on icy roads as Lew W. Haynes of Portland lost control and struck a guard rail. Opposing driver J David Morneault of Saco said he did not see the Haynes vehicle. Damages were about 1000 and 500 dollars respectively. Morneault reported pain in his right shoulder.

Route 1 Saco Lew W. Haynes Portland J. David Morneault Common St Haynes Morneault

Thornton Students Visit Superior Court

One hundred twenty Thornton Academy civic students were addressed by Presiding Judge Abraham M. Rudman at York County Superior Court yesterday morning before attending a court session. He explained the 1964 District Court system, differences between misdemeanor and felony, appeal procedures, and jury selection rights for state and defense. Accompanied by faculty members Ruth Allen, William Farrington, and David Kerry.

Alfred Thornton Academy Civic Abraham M. Rudman York County Ruth Allen William Farrington David Kerry Thornton Academy

Tyndale Seeks York County Senate Nomination

State Rep. Elmont S. Tyndale announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination to represent York County in the state senate. He serves as assistant floor majority leader and has history in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport since 1961, with roles in local clubs Red Cross drives and town government. He is married to Alice Emmons and lives at Clock Farm.

Kennebunkport Elmont S. Tyndale Senate York County Tyndale House Kennebunk Alice Emmons Clock Farm

Flooded oil burner in Saco home

Saco firemen responded to a 3 12 yesterday afternoon call for a flooded oil burner at Arthur Smead's home 17 Green Street Saco. The burner was out on arrival and no equipment was used.

Saco Arthur Smead Green St. Saco

Wells Board Receives Maine Report On Clam Conservation

A Wells Town meeting heard a Maine Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries report on clam conservation and a proposed 1964 program. Dana Wallace and Donald Harriman outlined crab control results, urged expanded digging areas and a freezer purchase to store bait, noting 1963 expenses were under budget by about 700 dollars.

WELLS Wells Board of Selectmen Maine Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries Dana E. Wallace Donald M. Harriman Whe Futher Boothbay Harbor Falls Bradford Sterl Ogunquit Majors Flats Hills Point First Flats Doctors Creek Middle Ground Popes Creek Drakes Island Bridge Robert Saunders Stephen Howard

Thrift Shop Plans To Honor Workers

Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop committee met at Elm Street Biddeford HQ to plan a March recognition for volunteers. Financial reports were presented. the Christmas toy sale was successful. Furniture and clothing donations are sought. items may be dropped off or collected by phone. Mrs August Albert led the session with several committee members present.

Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop Thrift Shop Elm Street Biddeford August Albert Elphege Paradis Paul Emile Petit Lucien Doyoi Armand Reny

Maine to include federal smoking cancer link in schools

Gov John Reed says a federal report tying cigarette smoking to cancer will be included in Maine public high school health studies. Acting Education Commissioner Kermit S Nickerson plans to weave the information into an education program already in schools for about a year.

Augusta John Reed Maine Kermit S. Nickerson

Michigan Man Fined $70 in Saco Assault Case

Saco police report Armand Martin 18 of 1142 High St Saco treated for injuries after a disturbance on Storer Street Walter Griffiths 21 of Detroit Mich pleaded guilty to assault and battery in Saco Municipal Court and was fined 70 by Associate Judge William F Wilson Jr Griffiths admitted he punched Martin who said he did not know him prior In other action Bradley Varney 21 of Scarborough pleaded guilty to owning a dog chasing deer and paid a 15 fine per Fish and Game Warden Bryant

Michigan Armand Martin High St Saco Saco Osteopathic ‘Hospital Storer Street Walter Griffiths Detroit Mich William F. Wilson Jr Raymond Binette

GOP City Committee Meeting Scheduled

Biddeford City Clerk Paul Deshaies stated that a Republican City Committee meeting will be held in the mayor's office at 7 30 tonight.

Biddeford Paul Deshaies Republican City Committee

Show Chairs For Fashion Show At First Parish Saco

Co chairs of the fashion show sponsored by the Women s Fellowship of First Parish Congregational Church Saco are Mrs Clyde E Dutton and Mrs J Alan Jasper The event is set for 8 8 p m March 11 in Fellowship Hall Beach Street Saco

Women's Fellowship of the First Parish Congregational Church Saco Clyde E. Dutton J. Alan Jasper Fellowship Hall Beach Street

Peterson's Ointment Gains Wide Fame for Pile Relief

Forty years ago a Buffalo druggist created an ointment to relieve itching and smarting of piles. It provided quick cooling soothing and astringent relief. The product became popular nationwide with Peterson's Ointment in 60c boxes or 5c applicator tubes. Money back guarantee urged readers to ask their druggist today.

Buffalo Peterson

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