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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1964

Page

2

Local residents listed as patients and travelers

Ernest Moore medical patient at Saco Osteopathic Hospital. Laura Bridgman medical patient at Webber Hospital. Omer Nolette undergoing x ray tests at Maine Medical Center. Mrs S Theodore Manduca surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs Tena Roller at Webber Hospital for observation after auto accident. Mrs Robert Libby and Mrs Jeanne Ready left Biddeford by jet to Long Beach California to visit relatives. Jeannette Bedell left Saco for Bedford Virginia to visit son M Sgt Frank Bedell US Air Corps. Wayne Pierce in Orono taking three month civil engineering course under Manpower Development and Training Act with 29 other students.

Ernest Moore School St Biddeford Saco Osteopathic Hospital Laura Bridgman Alfred St Webber Hospital Omer Nolette Bradley St Maine Medical Center Portland S. Theodore Manduca Central Park Ave Old Orchard Beach Tena Roller Central Park Avenue Robert Libby Jeanne Ready State St Long Beach Calif Jeannette Bedell Bradley Street Saco Bedford Frank Bedell U.S. Air Corps Wayne Pierce Priscilla Pierce University of Maine Orono Manpower Development and Training Act Employment Security Commission State Department of Vocational Education Pierce

Community group events scheduled around Biddeford and Saco

Our Lady of Fatima Circle and Daughters of Isabella host a social at 8 p.m. tomorrow in St Hall Biddeford with a parents meeting in Saco at Rangers Hall on School Street. A slate of officers is to be presented by Mrs Charles Gallagher at 8 15 p.m. tomorrow for Division One Ancient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary. Meetings also set for Biddeford Civil Defense and Public Safety and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary tonight at 7 30 in Biddeford City Building. The Fred S Gurney Women's Relief Corps meets at 2 p.m. tomorrow in G A R Hall Saco for officer installation with a 12 30 p.m. dinner.

Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella St. Hall Adams Street Biddeord Rangers Hall School Street Saco Charles Gallagher Ancient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary AOH Hall Elm Street Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars’ Auxiliary Biddeford City Fred S. Gurney Women's Relief Corps G.A.R Hall

Midweek prayer services listed at local churches

The schedule lists a mid week prayer and praise service at Biddeford United Baptist Church Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Holy Communion at Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford Tuesday at 6 a m. A Wells Route 9A prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The Saco Salvation Army Home League meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Cottage Prayer at Advent Christian Church Old Orchard Beach Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Ethel Kimball 25 Evergreen Ave Old Orchard Beach. Circle A Women's Fellowship Biddeford United Church of Christ Congregational meets Tuesday at 1 30 p m at Mrs Norman P Lundy in Biddeford.

Biddeford United Baptist Church Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford Full Gospel Wells The Saco Salvation Army Advent Christian Church Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Ethel Kimball Evergreen Ave Women's Fellowship

Thornton girls join gymnastic workshop at South Portland High

Elise Shevenell Susan Lamb and Susan Hunt all from Thornton Academy participated in a gymnastic workshop at South Portland High School on Saturday. They were accompanied by Miss Dorothea Viahakos Thornton girls' physical education director.

Elise Shevenell Susan Lamb Susan Hunt Thornton: Academy South Portland High School Dorothea Viahakos Thornton Girls

Card of Thanks to Doctor and Nurses

This notice expresses sincere thanks to Dr. Viger and the nurses of Webber Hospital for care and kindness. Gratitude also extended to relatives and friends for expressions of sympathy during a deeply appreciated time from Cornelius Timmons and daughter Judy.

Viger Webber Hospital Cornelius Timmons Judy

Deaths Mrs Emilienne Dubreuil 91 Widow of Ephrem

Mrs Emilienne Dubreuil 91 died Sunday morning at her daughter's home in Biddeford after a short illness. Born August 6 1872 in St Marie Quebec she lived in Biddeford 56 years and was a St Anne Sodality member. Survived by three sons Hervey Dubreuil and two others, one daughter Emelina Roy, ten grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Funeral services Wednesday at 8:30 from Bolduc Funeral Home with viewing Monday and Tuesday.

Emilienne Dubreuil Ephrem Dubreuil Emilina Roy Laurier St Biddeford St. Marie, Que Antoine and Catherine (Nolette) Gregoire St. Anne Alfred St

Alma St. Louis of Old Orchard Beach dies after long illness

Alma Marie St. Louis 67 of 7 Myrtle Ave. Old Orchard Beach died last night at home after a long illness. Born in Biddeford Sept 390 1896 daughter of Albert and Oviline Huot. Survived by widower John St. Louis and son Phil and four daughters. Funeral from St Margaret's Church with burial at St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford set for Wednesday 9 am. Friends may call at the Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home today and tomorrow.

Old Orchard Beach Alma Marie St. Louis Myrtle Ave Biddeford Albert and Oviline Moria) Huot Bates Mfg. Co Saco St. Margaret's Church Ladies Sodality of the Notre Dame Hospital John St. Louis Phil Portland Ave

Thurston 37 Carpenter Dies After Brief Illness

George Everett Thurston II 37 of Cape Porpoise died yesterday at Veterans Administration Hospital Togus after a brief illness. Born Gloucester August 19 1926 he was World War II veteran. Survived by widow Sally Small Thurston and father Joseph A Thurston three brothers J Allen South Dakota Donald Adams Mass Walter Colorado. Services at Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk 2 p m tomorrow officiated by Rev Russell Peppe with interment Beech Brook Cemetery Gloucester Wednesday 11 a m.

Cape Porpoise George Everett Thurston II Veterans Administration Hospital Togus Gloucester Mass Joseph A Marjorie Thurston Sally Small) Thurston J. Allen South Dakota Donald Adams Walter Colorado Bibber Summer St Kennebunk Russell Peppe Cape Porpiose Methodist Church Beech Brook

Henry White 87 longtime Dedham resident dies at home

Henry White 87 a former Dedham Massachusetts resident and longtime M E Co iron molder dies at his home after a long illness Born in Camberone England July 12 1876 he lived in Saco for two years He leaves Mary widow two daughters Mrs Carl Johansson and Mrs Charles Lamb two sons Joseph T White and John White four grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren Funeral was held at St Pauls Episcopal Church Dedham with burial in Bluehill Cemetery and viewing at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco developments note pending service details

Old Orchard Beach Henry White Dedham Mass Odessa Ave Camborne England Henry Jane (Rowe) White Boston Massachusetts Engineering Co Quincy Trinity Episcopal Church Saco St. Paul's Episcopal Church Commonwealth Lodge St. George Hyde Park Mary (Butler) White Carl Johansson Charles Lamb New Haven Conn Joseph T. White Long Beach Calif John White Bluehill Cemetery Braintree Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Funeral

Le Voltigeur Club Members Pay Respect to Walter Bisaillon

Le Voltigeur Club members meet at 81 South St Biddeford at 6 30 PM then proceed to Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford to pay respects to former club director Walter Bisaillon.

le Voltigeur Club South St Biddeford Emond Funeral Home Hill St Walter Bisaillon

Portland weather bulletin with coastal cold snap potential

Portands coast shows small craft warnings. Afternoon skies mostly cloudy in northern areas with scattered snow flurries over hills. Southern areas fair and colder with highs in the mid thirties. Winds from southwest 10 to 25 mph. Tonight rising clouds bring more snow flurries mainly in hills and light snow elsewhere. Temperatures fall to mid teens to low 20s with west to northwest gusts 10 to 20 mph. Tuesday turns partly cloudy with scattered flurries, stronger winds, and colder conditions.

Portland

St Margaret's Sodality to Meet for Rosary at Funeral Home

Members of St Margaret's Church Ladies Sodality Old Orchard Beach meet at the Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home 36 Portland Ave at 730 p m tomorrow to recite the rosary for Mrs John St Louis a member.

St. Margaret's Church Ladies Sodality Old Orchard Beach Portland Ave John St. Louis

Fred L Gooch 80 Dies in Portland Hospital

Fred L Gooch 80 of 1 Colby Ave died this morning in a Portland hospital Born in East Machias May 2 1883 he was a WW I Forestry Corps veteran and longtime contractor and builder in Old Orchard Beach He and his wife ran the Nautilus Hotel since 1945 Survived by Muriel Milliken Gooch two sons Robert Boston Mass Raymond Falmouth and daughter Mrs Charles Prunier Oxford Mass Funeral conducted Wednesday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with burial Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Friends may visit tomorrow at the funeral home 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Orchard Lodge A.F A.M Old Orchard Beach East Machias Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco Laurel Hill Cemetery Funeral

Duchesne Rites Held for Portland Man at Congress Street

Hector A. Duchesne 71 of 41 Carter Street Portland died Saturday in a Portland hospital after a brief illness. Born September 16, 1893 in St Hyacinthe Quebec he was the son of Charles and Aurora Duchesne. He worked 46 years with Grand Trunk Railroad as a telegrapher. Survived by Jessie Whitney Duchesne and cousins. Funeral set for 10 am tomorrow at 749 Congress Street Portland with interment in Forest City Cemetery.

Congress St Portland Forest City Cemetery

Obituary Notice for Mrs Christabelle Gagnon Camp Ellis

Mrs. Christabelle Gagnon 58 of Camp Ellis Saco died at home after a long illness Born August 24 1905 in Biddeford she was educated locally and a Notre Dame de Lourdes Church communicant Her survivors include husband Edward four daughters two sisters three brothers and 16 grandchildren Friends may call Emond Funeral Home today from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p m Notre Dame de Lourdes Church service is set for Wednesday at 8 a m

Christabelle Gagnon North Avenue Camp Ellis Saco Biddeford Wilfrid and Emelia Godard Hebert Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Edward G. Gagnon Theresa Bullis Quincy Mass Ellen Dube Margaret Cote Westfield Rolande Emerson Gray Emelia Hebert Edmond Guilbert Pauline Hebert Wilfrid Hebert Saul Hebert Dixfield Alban Hebert Emond Notre Dame de Lourdes

Bar Harbor Times President Dies

Mrs Mae Stafford Shea president of the Bar Harbor Times dies at 55. Funeral set for 2 p m Tuesday at St Saviors Episcopal Church Bar Harbor. She led the paper after husband C Edward's death last year with two sons Charles Edward Jr and Robert surviving.

Bar Harbor Mae Stafford Shea

Biddeford Firemen Answer Still Alarm

The Biddeford Fire Department responded to a still alarm at 9 15 PM Sunday at 205 River Road. A fire caused by an overheated chimney damaged a wall of Frank B Dow property. Two pieces of equipment and a booster were used on the wooden dwelling. No damage estimate available.

Biddeford River Road Frank B. Dow

Public Health Service Accepts Smoking Report Findings

Washington AP Public Health Service accepts the Surgeon General advisory committee on smoking and health conclusions. The panel says cigarette smoking is a health hazard warranting remedial action and the service plans education information and research programs. Facilities will stop distributing free cigarettes and urge medical staff to educate and counsel patients on smoking dangers.

Washington Public Health Service Surgeon General United States Luther Terry Health Service Terry

Old Orchard Beach Club Guests and Visit Planned

The Past Noble Grands Association of Old Orchard Beach Rebek ah Lodge meets tonight at Mrs Avanell Pettengill Maplewood Avenue. Lt Governor George A Russell will visit Tuesday at the Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Club meeting at 6 30 p m at the Legion Hall with an inter club from Lewiston Auburn Club.

Noble Grands Association of Old Orchard Beach Rebek‘ah Lodge Avanell Pettengill Maplewood Avenue George A. Russell Kiwanis Club Legion Hall Lewiston-Auburn

Thieves Cause Store Damage at Rumford Hardware

In Rumford thieves broke into a local hardware store over the weekend causing more than 1000 in damage. Owner Nicholas Puin reported burglars pried open a steel concrete safe with stolen tools and left with only a small amount of change.

Rumford (Ap Rumford Nicholas Puiin

De Gaulle Moves Toward Recognition of Red China

France under Charles de Gaulle moved toward formal recognition of Red China signaling a shift from U S policy. Edgar Faure conducted the exploratory mission aiding a broader aim to regain influence in Southeast Asia and the Far East while pursuing neutralization in Vietnam and greater Sino French trade potential.

U.S Red China United Nations U.N Peking General Assembly de Gaulle Edgar Faure de ‘Gaulle Faure Southeast Asia Far East Vet Nam France Pemier Khrushchev China United States

Flasks Exhibited At Dyer Library In Saco Display Local History

A Dyer Library exhibit in Saco features historical pictorial flasks from Kenneth Burr of Kennebunk. Curator Lowell Innis notes scenes of 1820 to 1850 US history with glass colors green brown and amethyst and flasks bearing images of Cairo emblems ships and notable figures. The show highlights Masonic symbols Keene patterns Ohio River motifs and railroad era insignias with stars like Louis Kossuth Jenny Lind and George Washington. The library aims to expand with York County collections.

Kenneth Burr Kennebunk Dyer Library Saco Lowell Innis United States Innes Pike's Peak Colorado Keene N.il Ohio River Stoddard N. H Baltimore Louis Kossuth United State Jenny Lind George Washington Joseph G. Deering York County

Juvenile Hearing Held In Saco Twice In Two Weeks

Saco Municipal Court conducted a juvenile hearing at the request of Old Orchard Beach Police Chief John H. Clark. The case involved two youths from Camp Ground accused of vandalism and breaking entering plus larceny. One incident involved a Pine Point boat and damaged boat equipment. the other stemmed from a Walnut Street warehouse offense.

Saco John H. Clark Old Orchard Beach Camp Ground Clark William F. Wilson Jr Scarborough Pine Point Nate Moore South Portland Walnut Street Hyman Pluznick Saco Municipal

Kennebunk Man Dies After Vehicle Crush Incident

Leon C. Day aged 49 of Bourne Street died from a brain contusion after a car slipped from a jack and crushed him in his yard. He was injured for 15 to 30 minutes and died at Maine Medical Center Portland after transfers from Webber Hospital Biddeford. Funeral arrangements are handled by Angell Funeral Home in Kennebunk.

Kennebunk Leon C. Day Bourne St Maine Medical Center Portland Day Webber Hospital Biddeford George Cousens Angell Funeral Home Dane St

Mrs. Smith’s political stance and Senate milestone

The passage notes Mrs. Smith describing herself as between Rockefeller liberal and Goldwater conservative. She has never lost an election, ran for her late husband Clyde H. Smith’s House seat in 1940, held it until 1949, and became the second woman elected to the Senate.

Smith Nelson Rockefeller Barry Goldwater Clyde H. Smith Senate

Leif Ericson's Vinland location debated

An Icelandic saga describes Leif Ericson discovering Vineland around the year 1000. Over time scholars have proposed many sites along the Atlantic coast from Chesapeake Bay to Hudson Bay with Cape Cod and Rhode Island among the favored regions where wild grapes grow.

Leif Ericson Leif Chesapeake Bay Hudson Bay Cape Cod Rhode Island

Six Killed In New England Traffic Mishaps

Six people died in New England traffic incidents over the weekend across six states. Read totals include deaths in Maine Rhode Island Connecticut Vermont and Massachusetts with victims in Clinton Jericho New Haven West Roxbury North Smithfield and Westerly.

New England Boston New Hampshire Rhode Island Robert Wright Clinton Maine Andrew Russian Jericho Route 15 Nancy Cestari West Haven Conn New Haven Kenan W. Ryan John J. Higgins West Roxbury Henry N. Nick Jr Nasonville R. L North Smithfield R.1 Paul Malenowsky Westierly R. 1 Westerly

Saco to Appoint Chief Assessor and Building Inspector Tonight

Saco City Council tonight plans to appoint a chief assessor and a building inspector. Byron Dolby resigns from the zoning appeals board and a successor is expected. Oil bids will be opened with possible rejection or acceptance. Several city ordinances may be amended. Tentative agenda includes salaries for the Health Officer and Welfare Director.

Saco Center Byron Dolby Zoning Appeals Board

Victory Circle Luncheon Attracts 100 Plus Attendees

Our Lady of Victory Circle held a Sunday luncheon and whist party at the Fremont Club room in Biddeford. Mrs. Anna Forcier led arrangements with officers and counselors, awarding prizes to numerous members including Mrs. Ferdina Bourque and Miss Alma Goudreau, while music was provided by Mrs. Alden Racine and prayers offered by chaplain Mrs. Eva Couture.

Our Lady of Victory Circle Fremont Alfred St Biddeford Anna Forcier Amanda Durette Marie Anna Dorais Emilia Romeo Cora Leprohon Anna Turgeon Emillia Bolduc Yvonne Landry Nellie Deprey Pauline Loranger Rose Alma Goudreau Diane Boisvert Charlotte Loranger Ferdina Bourque Anna Breault Laura Goudreau Florida LaBranche Cerilda Garon Lillian Jacoby Rita Trembly Lea Guilbeau Edgar Cabana Emilia Bolduc Marion Lapointe Maurice Marcoux Alma Goudreau Alden Racine Eva Couture

Missionary Captured and Rebels Expand Across Congo Provinces

Guerrillas linked to Mulele expanded attacks into Kwango and Kasai Unity provinces. Miss Farrel, Miss Hege, and Miss Miller were reported signaling for aid as missionaries and two children were evacuated by U N helicopters from Kandale. Mulele's force of 400 to 600 men grows amid raids on mission stations.

Paxe Gungu U.N Kandale Kwilu Peter Buller Mountain Lake Minn Mangungu Miss Farrel Bertha Miller Glendale Calif Leopoldville Hege Mulele Peking

Johnson to seek fast growth aid in housing program

President Johnson sends a special message to Congress proposing a pioneer aid program for fast growing urban communities. Both houses plan a light week before tackling major civil rights and seaside development bills.

Associated Press Washington Johnson Congress House Senate International

Friday Night Whist Series Planned for Biddeford

A new Friday night bid whist series starts Jan 31 at Salle Charlie Hall Alfred Street Biddeford replacing Sundays. Sunday Feb 2 adds progressive whist with regular Saturday progressives, next on Feb 1. Wednesday afternoon women only card parties continue Jan 29. Awards given to Anna Nadeau Edward Caron Alma Caron high scorers Adelard St Ouis Wilfrid Poisson.

Salle Chariie Alfred Street Biddeford Anna Nadeau Edward Caron Alma Caron Adelard St. Ouis Wilfrid Poisson Blanche Tremblay Roland Perreault Rose Soulard Anna Morin

Irregular advance pushes stocks to intraday records

New York AP reports an irregular early afternoon rise keeping the market near record highs. Steel shares led gains amid upbeat business news with General Motors posting second consecutive record profits, while airlines faltered and rails paused. The Dow rose 2.57 to 785.61 with the AP average up 7 at 292.3.

New York General Motors Rails Associated Press American Stock Exchange U.S

Traffic Cases Crowd Docket In Saco Court

Saco Municipal Court held a busy morning session with traffic violators. Talbot pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle without a muffler and awaits sentence. Sarvas pleaded innocent to imprudent driving with a $10 fine suspended. Drouin pleaded guilty to speeding and awaits sentence. Russell’s case continued to Feb 5. Fitzgibbons pleaded guilty to speeding with costs of 20 dollars.

Saco Robert R. Talbot Raymond St Biddeford William F. Wilson Jr Mike N. Sarvas Oak St Louis P. Drouin Alfred St Main Street Dorothy Russell Old Orchard Bea North Street Wilson

Audie Honored At Farewell Party Before Calcutta Assignment

Fernand E. Audie of Saco receives a farewell party from former A and P coworkers at the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks. James I. Murphy presents a watch on behalf of the group as Audie heads to a three year International Labour Union post in Calcutta, India, with family plans to join soon.

Fernand E. Audie Saco Biddeford- Saco Elkshall Portland Road Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co James I. Murphy Biddeford A. and P Audie Calcutta India International Labor Union Albert J. Beaudoin Joseph W. Zuke Roland Corbeil Joseph Doherty Louise Chenard Charles LeBlanc Stanley Litwinowich Jules Garramore Peter Shea Eleanor Mogan James Murphy Robert Audet Ralph Cote

Unitarian Alliance Plans Meeting in Saco Parish House

Members of the Unitarian Alliance of the Second Parish Unitarian Church Saco will hold a business meeting at 2 30 p m tomorrow in the parish house School Street Saco The 3 p m program features Dr and Mrs Gordon Adamson sharing highlights of their travels All women of the First Universalist Church Biddeford are invited to attend

Unitarian Alliance of the Second Parish Unitarian Church Saco School Street Gordon Adamson First Universalist Church Biddeford

McNamara Defends Missile Balance in New Hampshire Speech

In a New Hampshire campaign statement McNamara argues long-range missiles are not foolproof and urges continued strong missile power. He says the U S must ensure credible retaliation against Soviet cities under all circumstances and counters critics of overkill.

New Hampshire Goldwater McNamara U. S

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