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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1963

Page

2

Personal notices from Biddeford area hospitals

Martin FE Tilley of 12 Herring avenue is a surgical patient at Webber hospital. Mrs. Theodore Cote of 20 Pine street has returned home from Maine Medical Center. Philip Frechette of 22 Center street is a medical patient at Notre Dame hospital.

Martin FE. Tilley Herring Avenue Biddeford Webber Hospital Theodore Cote Pine Street Maine Medical Center Philip Frechette Center Street Notre Dame Hospital

York County Maine Veterans Council Meeting Plan

A council meeting for all members of York County Barracks Maine Veterans of World War One and its auxiliary will be Sunday at 10 30 a m at the American Legion home Sanford Dinner will be served at noon Those planning to attend should contact Francis Simard commander Members of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley post American Legion will meet tonight at 8 at LeFord City Hall The Merton Ira Staples post AMVETS auxiliary will meet this evening at 8 at the post home Alfred Street

York County Barracks Maine Sanford Francis Simard Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post American Lewill Leford City Hall Merton Ira Staples Post Amvets Post Alfred Street

Saco youth groups plan Friday meetings and rehearsals

Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army meet at 8 30 p m. The Unitarian Universalist Youth choir rehearses at 3 15 p m. The January Methodist Men's club gathering is at 7 30 p m. at the Saco church. The Junior United Church Youth group holds Bible study at 3 p m with Rev David Wigley at the Biddeford Second Congregational vestry.

Er Grade Corp Saco Salvation Army Unitarian Universalist Saco Unitarian School Street Methodist Men's Club Saco School Street Methodist Church United Church David Wigley Biddeford Second Congregational

Panel Proposes Census Based Shifts in County Representation

A proposed plan would set a seven seat cap for Portland and, before the next census, list counties gaining or losing seats. Androscoggin Kennebec and Penobscot would gain one each Franklin Hancock and Washington would lose one each other counties unchanged. An 18 to 20 voting age amendment would require a U S history government and economics exam. The attorney general would be elected by voters instead of the legislature per another amendment.

Portland Androscoggin Kennebec Penobscot Franklin Hancock Washington Cottrell U.S Harvey Johnson R-Smithfield

Funeral for Louis Russell at St Joseph Church

Funeral services for Louis Russell of 11 Chadwick Place Biddeford were held at St Joseph Church at 8 30 this morning with Rev Mark Franck presiding. Deacons Rev Norman Carrier and Rev Sylvia Levesque assisted. A male quartet sang and Mrs Diana Rousselle played organ. Burial followed in St Joseph Cemetery with bearers including Gerard Russell Valmore Russell Robert Luneau and others. Out of town attendees included George Russell Fort Kent Peter Russell Waterville Valmore Russell Boston and several Russell relatives from Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Louis Russell Chadwick Place Biddeford St. Joseph Church Mark Franck Normand Carrier Sylvia Levesque Diana Rousselle St. Joseph Franck Gerard Russell Valmore Russell Robert Luneau Raymond Paradis Emile LeBlond Cid Angers George Russell Fort Kent Peter Russell Waterville Boston Philip Russell Annette Russell Waterbury Joseph LaBrecque Old Orchard Beach

Brooks fined for driving without license in Saco court

Robert W. Brooks of North Berwick was fined 10 dollars in Saco Municipal court by Judge Hilary Mahaney after pleading guilty to driving without a license. State Trooper Robert S. Plaisted was the complainant.

Robert W. Brooks North Berwick Saco Municipal Court Hilary Mahaney Robert S. Plaisted

Deaths Marian I Martin of Kennebunkport

Marian I Martin 57 longtime Kennebunkport resident widow of Edward M Martin died this morning in a Portland hospital. Born March 31 1905 in Lawrence Massachusetts she was daughter of William Bath and Eva Jackson Bath. She worked at a Kennebunkport Hardware store and was a charter member of Aurora Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and attended Kennebunkport Congregational Church. Surviving are daughter Mrs H Brewster Brooks Ogunquit brother Edward J Bath Sr of Kennebunk two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 2:30 p m from the International Church and burial at Arundel Cemetery. Friends may call Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk Friday evening and Saturday afternoon and evening.

Marian I. Martin Kennebunkport Edward M. Martin Portland Lawrence Mass Fof William and Eva (Jackson) Bath Aurora Chapter Order of the Eastern Star H. Brewster Brooks Ogunuit Edward J.ath Kennebunk Arundel Cemetery Angell Funeral Home Dane Street

Patrick O York obituary details Dover legislator

Patrick Henry Napoleon O York 84 of Dover New Hampshire formerly of Limerick died suddenly Tuesday at a New Hampshire hospital. He was a NH House representative from Dover and active in Maine politics for 30 years before moving to Dover. He served as deputy sheriff at Limerick 1932 to 1938. Surviving are daughter Elizabeth Sprague Limerick son Brandon O York Manchester NH and sister Mildred Reed West Newfield.

Patrick Henry Napoleon O’york Dover N.H Limerick Boston O’york New Hampshire Ahe Maine Elizabeth Sprague Brandon O'York Manchester Mildred Reed West Newfield

Retired power company foreman Frank Burgess dies

Frank Burgess aged 76 a former Biddeford resident and longtime Gilmanton man died in Manchester England in 1886. Survived by widow Mary Burgess a son William Burgess of Harvard Mass and three Auburn sisters. Funeral arrangements by Wilkinson Funeral Home Laconia with burial in Harvard Mass.

Frank Burgess Biddeford Wedness Laconia N.H Manchester England Central Maine Power Company Gilmanton Mary Burgess William Burgess Harvard Mass Auburn Wilkinson Funeral Home Laconia

Infant Paul Fournier Dies in Old Orchard Beach

Paul Henry Fournier infant son of Maurice and Jacqueline Fournier of 30 Highland Avenue Old Orchard Beach died in a local hospital Tuesday. Born January 19, he leaves maternal grandparents Aurele and Kathleen Ouellette of Biddeford and paternal grandparents Albert and Alice Fournier of Old Orchard Beach. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery in the spring. Arrangements are with the Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home.

Paul Henry Fournier Maurice Jacqueline (Ouellette) Fournier Highland Avenue Od Orchard Beach Aurele Ouellette Biddelford Albert ‘Ournier Old Orchard Beach St. Joseph

Funeral Services for Mrs Malvina Marcotte Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs Malvina Marcotte of 402 West St Biddeford were held Wednesday at 9 am from St Andre church. A solemn requiem high mass was sung by Msgr Aime Giguere with Deacon Edmond Hache and Sub-deacon Bernard Nicknair. A male quartet and organist Mrs Laura Proulx led the music. Bearers were Fernand Marcotte Herman Marcotte Roger Marcotte Philip Ruel Robert Payheur and Normand Lessard. Interment followed at St Joseph cemetery with Fr Nicknair officiating prayers at the grave. Alias Marcotte and Henry Marcotte Williamstown Mass and Mrs Donald Meredith Waldo­boro noted in the record.

Malvina Marcotte West St Biddeford St. Andre Church Aime Giguere Edmond Hache Bernard Nicknair Laura Proulx Fernand Marcotte Herman Marcotte Roger Marcotte Philip Ruel Robert Payheur Normand Lessard St. Joseph Cemetery Nicknair Alias Marcotte Henry Marcotte Williamsett Mass Donald Meredith Waldoboro

Funeral Rites Held for Miss Alden Picard of Biddeford

Funeral services for Miss Alden Picard of 186 Elm Street Biddeford were held at St Joseph church with a solemn high mass of requiem celebrated by Rev Norman Carrier assisted by Rev Sylvia Levesque and Rev Mare Franck. A male quartet from St Joseph church sang and Mrs Diana Rousselle played the organ. Burial followed in St Joseph cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Father Carrier. Attending from out of town were Mr and Mrs Joseph Cote ee Richard of West Warwick.

Alden Picard Elm Street Biddeford St. Joseph Church Norman Carrier Sylvia Levesque Mare Franck Diana Rousselle St. Joseph Father Carrier Joseph Cote Ee Richard West Warwic

Funeral Services for Marie Faucher Held in Biddeford

Funeral services for Marie Amanda Faucher of 155 Hill Street Biddeford were held at 9 15 this morning at St Andre Church with Msgr Aime Giguere celebrating the high mass Rev Edmund Hache as deacon and Rev Bernard Nicknair as sub deacon. Burial followed in St Joseph Cemetery with bearers Robert Poisson Paul Gagne Roger Houle Paul Houle Roger Poisson and Armand Ouellette. Surviving relatives include Adjutor Faucher of Quebec City Mrs Leslie Burke of Yarmouth Deane Lawson of Portland and Roland House of Freeport alongside Roger Poisson of Old Orchard Beach.

Marie Amanda Faucher Hill Street Biddeford St. Andre Church Aime Giguere Edmund Hache Bernard Nicknair Laura Proulx St. Joseph Cemetery Nicknair Robert Poisson Paul Gagne Roger Houle Paul Houle Roger Poisson Armand Ouellette Adjutor Faucher Quebec City P.Q Leslie Burke Yarmouth Deane Lawson Portland Roland House Freeport Old Orchard Beach

Portland Coast Gale Warnings Amid Bitter Cold Outlook

This afternoon gale warnings issued along the coast. West to northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with sunny, windy and bitterly cold conditions. Tonight remain clear and winds diminish slowly. Friday expected sunny but windy and cold with temperatures around 10 degrees and 5 to 10 below.

Portland

Jaycees Name Representatives To State Meeting

William Robbins and James Grattelo were chosen to represent the Biddeford Saco junior chamber at the All-State Board meeting in Brewer this weekend. The Brewer session will include a TOYM program. The group also voted to pay a trophy bill for the Teen-Age Safe Driving Road-E-O winner and planned a membership drive with a meeting set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Willard Stackpole's home in Saco.

William Robbins James Grattelo Biddeford- Saco Chamber of Commerce Board Brewer E Brewer E-O Robbins Gray Willard Stackpole Summer Street Saco

State Eagles Aerie Cites Local Growth At Biddeford Meeting

Michael Quarry cites Biddeford-Saco aerie for high membership standing as Maine remains strong nationally. Report on Sunday initiation rites, buffet lunch, roast beef supper event set for February 16, cribbage tournament enters 10th week with Viger and Dimoneau tied for first, Larose presiding.

Michael Quarry Portland Ithe Biddeford-Saco Aerie Order of Eagles The Aerie Birch Street Biddeford Maine Biddeford-Saco Aerie Swing Kings Orchestra Joseph Viger Larry Dimoneau al Gregoire Wilfrid Bois George Kochis Joseph Larose

Spring Semester U of M Extension Courses Listed

Orono announces multiple University of Maine general extension courses for the spring term under Roland M. Carpenter. Courses begin in February and run 15 weeks with instructors from U. S. colleges and U. of M. staff teaching arithmetic, school personnel, English, psychology, education, reading, and history across sites including Bangor Lewiston Machias Topsham and Waterville.

U. of M. Guilford John Lindlor U. of M Houston Phily David Nichols Lewiston David Nelson Bates College Leland P. Bechtel Lincoln Gloria Ferland Machias Stanley Freeman

Rockettes Approve Candy Card Sale Fundraiser

The Rockettes of Saco held a meeting at Miss Joyce Peck’s home on Main Street with Sally Stoddard presiding. They voted to sponsor a candy and greeting card sale as a fundraising project and shared a social after. Attendees included Regina Henaire Linda Zello Maureen Genthner Rose Marie Henaire Betty Lamson and others.

The Rockettes Saco Joyce Peck Sally Stoddard Miss Peck Stoddard Regina Henaire Linda Zello Maureen Genthner Rose Marie Henaire Betty Lamson Joan Sullivan Elaine Heffernan Molly Brant

New Bill Seeks to Repeal UM Military Training Law

A post Civil War statute requiring that military tactics be taught at the University of Maine would be repealed by a bill filed by William F. Boardman of Calais. The old law mandates military techniques and a department, requires the adjutant general to furnish arms, equipment, and a U.S. flag and to teach at suitable times.

Augusta University of Maine William F. Boardman Calais Adjutant General U.S

New Zeus Missile Profile Improves Intercept Performance

The Army’s Zeus antimissile system shows a shorter blunt profile to enhance performance. Zeus achieved the first known ICBM intercept in the Pacific in July 1962 and recently downed an ICBM accompanied by decoys.

Army Pacific

Faithful Dog Remains At Bedside After Fire Tragedy

In Sun Valley California authorities fail to move Tippy the mongrel from the bed of his dead 4 year old master Hayes Eaton Jr and Barbara Eaton 35 mother killed by smoke and flames. The dog was the only survivor of the fire and repeatedly returned to the boy's bed despite lures by firefighters.

Sun Valley Calif Tippy Hayes Eaton Jr Barbara Eaton

New IRS Plan Explained To Rotary Club

An IRS spokesman described ADP Data Processing as a new system to reduce mistakes on credits and returns. It will assign numbers to taxpayers and auto credit items, with magnetic tape data for about 78 million accounts. Norton praised voluntary compliance and noted IRS’s 100th anniversary and high staff numbers.

ADP Internal Revenue Biddeford-Saco Robert Norton Biddeford IRS Martinsburg Virginia Norton Time Magazine Sven Hoosler Stuart V. Flavin Kennebunk Club Robert Williams Salvation Army Williams Joseph Haley Roger C. Gay Gerald E. Tourigny C. Cabot Easton Sanford-Springvale Robert E. Marier, Jr Kennebunk

Tax Changes Hit Taxpayers 65 And Older Hard

The plan combines harsher limits with some savings for seniors. It would remove the $600 personal exemption and retirement credit while offering a $300 deduction for those 65 and older. Long term capital gains would fall to 4.2 19.5 percent with a year holding rule. Itemized deductions would require exceeding 5 percent of taxable income and medical deduction rules would tighten under a 4 percent income rule, with seniors allowed full medical deductions subject to the 5 percent floor.

Mos

Motors rally helps stocks as savings loans swing

New York trading showed a mixed but higher day led by motor shares while savings and loan holding companies cut losses after an initial drop. General Motors hit a fresh high around 61.78 amid strong January auto sales, with IBM and U S Smelting rising as other autos gained. Dow edged up 1.17 to 678.75 as market breadth favored gainers on light to moderate volume.

New York Motors Associated Press General Motors Chrysler IBM U.S Burroughs CBS Xerox Consolidated Edison Eastern Air Lines Eastman Kodak Dow Jones American Stock Exchange U. S

Frozen then burned Little Rock cigar trick

James Morris of Little Rock stores cigars in a deep freeze and thaws one when he wants a smoke. His method keeps cigars fresh and ready with a satisfied remark Um-m-m, good.

Little Rock James Morris

Biddeford Pool Fire Station Gets Community Drive

A group of 50 Biddeford Pool volunteers work to build a new fire station. They have raised about 14 thousand dollars with lobster festivals and donations and plan a spring erection beside the current building. The two story 40 by 40 foot station will include a meeting space and rental kitchen to fund equipment upgrades.

Biddeford Pool Main Street Ahern-Fox McKenney Frank Handlon

MOD Benefit Coffee Held at Old Orchard Beach

A March of Dimes benefit coffee was hosted Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Richard Lamb on Maple Avenue in Old Orchard Beach. Hostess Mrs. Lamb and pourer Mrs. Albert Ingram led a group including Mrs. Mary Narsiff Mrs. June Holt Mrs. Virginia Bagley and several others. Several additional invitees could not attend but sent contributions.

Richard Lamb Maple Avenue Old Orchard Beach Albert Ingram Mary Narsiff June Holt Virginia Bagley Muriel Lacasse Ruth Coreau Edna Babeau Arlene Gagnon Gertrude Warren Madeline Mulderiy Mary McVicar Ingram Lamb Frances Smith Muriel Fortier

Truck and Car Collision on James Street in Saco

A waste pickup truck driven by Donald N. Cyr and a car driven by Nicholas P. Scontras collided on James street in Saco yesterday. Damage estimates put vehicle damage at 388 dollars, with 10 dollars to the curb or track and 78 dollars to Scontras car.

James Street Saco Donald N. Cyr Middle Street Nicholas P. Scontras Locke Street Scontras

Girl Scout Troop 85 Names Patrols at Biddeford Session

Girl Scout Troop 85 met at the hall on Pool Street to name patrols and plan a skating party. Barbara Simard Elaine Goulet Diane Simard and Pauline Fortier conducted the flag ceremony. Patrols include Tupid Tings with Patricia Kelleher leader and others. Green Wings with Sharon Roy leader and assistants.

Biddeford Pool Street Barbara Simard Elaine Goulet Diane Simard Pauline Fortier Patricia Kelleher Sandra Cochraine Bonnie Remar Cynthia Pouravelis Nancy Montpas Claire Fortier Sharon Dodge Green Wings Sharon Roy Gail Dancereau Patricia Bishop Dolores Nolette Ruth Banker Ellen Kelleher Ann Hoctor

Laundramat Break Nets Thieves $75

Saco police discovered a break at the Elm Street laundromat early this morning. Patrolman Lawrence LeClair saw the 50 cent change machine cover pried off and about $75 in shalves stolen. The case is under investigation.

Saco Elm Street Laundramat Lawrence LeClair

Bidding At Biddeford Schools Heating Oil Contract

Bids will be opened and read at 7 30 p m Wednesday January 30 in School Supt Raymond Kenneallys office. The Board of Education committee will tackle a large agenda. More than 700 trade fairs were scheduled in 61 countries in 1963.

Biddeford

Encampment Hosts Gather District One and Two Members

Hobah Encampment hosted a get-together with delegates from York Biddeford Pine Tree Kennebunk Columbi North Berwick Constitution Windsor Vermont and Hobah. Maine Inland Fisheries and Game films were shown under Carleton Hutchins with William Skea presiding. Plans for a March district meeting were announced and the next gathering set for February 26 at Cedar Tree Encampment Kennebunk.

Hobah Saco Wilam Shea George Ivaskoff Daniel Sylvester Milton Randall Deed Tree Kenneibunk

Unity Club Auxiliary Saco Meeting Reports Next Event

Mrs Irene Townsend hosted Unity Club auxiliary members at her Hill street Saco home last night. The sunshine committee reported ill members and birthday cards and the mystery package went to Mrs Ruth Scammon. Next meeting February 13 at Mrs Josephine Meserve home followed by a silent auction with Mrs Edna Bradbury presiding.

Irene Townsend Unity Club Hill Street Saco Sunshine Committee Ruth Scammon Josephine Meserve Edna Bradbury Townsend Emma Garside Bradbury Scammon Meserve York J. E. Cote

Honors Posted At Burns School

The honor roll for the second ranking period at Burns School Saco lists Grade 8 High Honors and Honors recipients with names including Nancy Bowie Margery Harrison Karen Lamb Nancy Tripp and others. Seventh Grade High Honors names Virginia Lennox Sharon Larkin Susan Huston Donna Tripp and more.

Saco Carleton Robbins Nancy Bowie Margery Harrison Karen Lamb Nancy Tripp Robert Gowen Candice Swett Nancy Scammon Ronald Ayotte Timothy Begley William Chute Linda Crosby Priscilla Holland Sallie Muslawski Theodore Teralalis Stephen Sanborn Alan Savage Fredrica Shevenell Linda Kimball Mary Dentico Wendy Nadler Thomas Vining Albert Beety Virginia Lennox Sharon Larkin Susan Huston Donna Tripp Alan Lukas Judith Harriman Susan Jurgiewich James Ross Jo Ann Brown Patricia Gallagher Kathy Grondin John Knox Mertrill Harper Bonnie Whitten Janet Yarborough Nancy Carter Debby Hanson Linda Lisica Linda Perreault Robert MacDougall Stephen Callahan Sheila Beardslee Diane Bowie Marjorie Cote Susan Currier Daniel Cyr Rita Dionne Thomas Economos Jane Polackwich William Rumery Patience Tracy Abby Truman Wayne Whitney Elizabeth Binnette Elaine Paul Barbara Andrews Mary Winston Trudy Kouzounas Nason Snow Carol Tarbox Brenda Whitehead

Tax cut comparisons show standard deduction advantage grows

A 1965 tax rundown for single and married couples with two children illustrates larger total cuts for standard deductions than itemized ones. The President estimates about 6.5 million taxpayers could benefit from switching, out of 51 million total, with about half currently itemizing.

United States

Frying Fish Technique for Shallow Fat

When frying fish in shallow fat, keep the fat just deep enough to cover about half the pieces. This method ensures even cooking and browning without deep immersion, guiding heat exposure and texture.

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