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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1964

Page

2

Local personals note hospital and military updates

Mrs. Marion Shevenell of 9 Smalls Court Biddeford is a patient at Webber Hospital. Daniel Daly of 45 Quimby Street Biddeford is hospitalized at Saco Osteopathic Hospital. Raymond Deschambault of Machias, formerly Fernando Street Biddeford, is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Roger P. Routh, USN radioman seaman apprentice, son of Mrs. Rollande Routh of 65 Middle Street Saco, trains aboard USS Wasp in the Caribbean. Armand A. Cunningham of 604 Elm Street Biddeford completed recruit training at Parris Island. Joe St. Ours of 47 Summer Street Biddeford participated in rifle and pistol matches at Puuloa Hawaii. Mrs. William Tierney of Sebago Lake, formerly Elizabeth Palmer of 33 North Street Laco, has a teaching post at Westbrook. Evan P. Crosby, IT3 USN, son of Harold and (illegible) Crosby of 15 Cliff Avenue Old Orchard Beach, undergoing fleet training aboard USS Wasp in the Caribbean.

Marion Shevenell Small’s Court Biddeford Webber Hospital Daniel Daly Quimby St. Biddeford Saco Osteopathic Hospital Raymond Deschambault Machias Fernando Street Roger P. Routh USN Rollande Routh Middle St Saco Wasp Caribbean Marine Pvt Armand A. Cunningam Armand A. Cunningham Elm St Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S. C. Marine Corp Joe St. Ours Adele St Ours Summer St. Biddeford Puuloa Point Ewa Beach Hawaii William Tierney Sebazo Lake Elizabeth Palmer Sidney Palmer North St Laco Westbrook Tierney Gorham State Teachers College Evan P. Crosby

Biddeford United Baptist Church Plans Evening Meeting

The quarterly business meeting of the Biddeford United Baptist Church will be held tomorrow night after the 7:30 prayer service. The Unity Club Auxiliary will meet tomorrow night at 6 at the summer home of Mrs Florence Moores, Deer Pond Hollis, with a cookout preceding the meeting.

Biddeford Unity Club’ Auxiliary Florence Moores Deer Pond Hollis Advent Christian Church Chapel Street Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Full Gospel Route 9-A Wells

Church notes on midweek services across York County

A list of Wednesday church activities across Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Saco Wells Kennebunkport and Ogunquit including mothers group at United Church of Christ in Biddeford choir rehearsals midweek worship services prayer meetings and Bible study hours at various congregations with times around 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm and reading room hours Thursday 2 to 4 pm

Biddeford Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Christian Science Society Winter Street Saco Kennebunkport

Massachusetts Man Fined At Beach

In Old Orchard Beach Trial Justice Court Dae vid F. Coffey 18 of South Portland pleaded guilty to illegal possession of liquor on East Grand Avenue and was fined 10 dollars. Ronald Guerrette 20 of St Ath a paid 10 dollars after pleading guilty to imprudent driving. Raymond March Jr 26 of Milton Mass pleaded innocent to speeding and DUI. found guilty of DUI and fined 100 dollars. Speeding charge remained with no plea.

Old Orchard Beach Daevid F. Coffey South Portland Wesley M. Mewer East Grand Avenue Ronald Guerrette St. Agatha Raymond March Jr Milton Mass

Kennebunk Man Injured After Roof Fall in Lower Village

Robert O Rourke a 41 year old of Nasons Court was admitted to Webber Hospital Biddeford last night with a back injury after falling from the roof of a two story building he was repairing in the lower village section.

Kennebunk Robert O'Rourke Nason's Court Webber Hospital Biddeford

Deaths Alcide Ethier 63 Biddeford veteran

Alcide Ethier 63 of River Road Biddeford died at the Veterans Hospital in Tesus after a long illness He was born June 30 1911 in Biddeford son of Joseph A and Victoria Lemoine Ethier a WWII veteran He worked at the Saco Lowell Shops and belonged to St Josephs Church the Fraternal Order of Eagles and AMVETS He is survived by two brothers and two sisters and several nephews and nieces Friends may call Emond Funeral Home Biddeford and funeral services are set for St Josephs Church Friday at 830 am

Alcide Ethier River Road Biddeford Veterans’ Hospital Tesus Joseph A Victoria Lemoine Ethier Saco- Lowell St. Joseph's Church Order of Eagles Amvets Merton Ira Staples Post Ethier Joseph P. Ethier Paul Ethier Reondo Beach Calif Frances Littlefield Laura Gurney Emond Funeral Hill St

Knights of Columbus to Honor Omer Nolette in Biddeford

Lake E. Hart Council members meet at Sansoucy Funeral Home in Biddeford at 7 tonight to pay respects to Omer Nolette.

Lake E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Sansoucy Stone ‘St Biddeford Omer Nolette

Funeral services for Alma Creelman held in Saco

Funeral services for Alma Creelman a former Old Orchard Beach resident were held yesterday afternoon at 3 p m from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco. Rev C Richard Case of Saco School Street Methodist Church officiated and interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco.

Alma Creelman Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Majin St Saco C. Richard Case Saco School Street Methodist Church Laurel Hill Cemetery

Willard H. Philbrick Funeral Held in Saco

Funeral services for ae H Philbrick of 3 Locke Street Saco were conducted yesterday by Rev Stanley A Bennett of Saco United Baptist Church at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco Burial followed in the family lot Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford Maine

Willard H. Philbrick Ae H. Philbrick Locke St Saco Shumway Spring St Stanley A.bennett Saco United Baptist

Funeral services for Louis Labrecque held in Biddeford

This morning at eight from Saint An dre’s Church Biddeford service was conducted for Louis Labrecque of 82 Foss Street Biddeford with Rev. Roger Labrecque assisted by Rev. Hubert Paquette and Rev. Edmond Hache. Burial followed in St Joseph’s Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers. Bearers from Union St John Society included Henri Bourque and Aime Desrosiers among others and out of town attendees came from Sherbrooke Dramondville St Bernard and Berlin.

St. Andre's Church Biddeford Louis Labrecque Foss St Roger Labrecque Rumford Hubert Paquette Auburn Edmond Hache Laura Proulx St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Labrecque Union St. John Society Henri Bourque Aime Desrosiers Willie Bisson Edgar Cabana Romeo Grenier Wilfred Gagne D. H. Matthew St.Francis College Joseph Bradeur Benoit Labrecque Sherbrooke, Que Therese Vaillancourt St. Bernard, Que Arthur Labrecque Edward Labrecque Edmond Lacasse Wilfred Labrecque Berlin N.H l'Abbe Omer Rheaume Marie de la Beauce Canada Lewiston Robert Dineen Salem N. H

Patrick J. Kenneally Funeral in Biddeford

Funeral services for Patrick J. Kenneally of 5 Rugby Street Biddeford were held at St Marys Church at 10. Rt Rev Msgr Joseph P Kenneally of Manchester NH celebrated the high mass with Deacon Rev Coleman Toole and Subdeacon Rev Cornelius Enright. Attending were Rev Gerard Price Rev Maurice Goan Rev Richard Rice Rev Maurice Boland and Rev Aime Boucher. A delegation of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 1 led by Cornelius Hector included Thomas Breen William Judge and James H Murphy. Burial followed in St Marys Cemetery with Msgr Kenneally and Fathers Rice and OToole officiating. Bearers included David Tousignant William Fahey Patrick Kenneally John McCarthy James McCarthy and Thomas Griffin.

Patrick J. Kenneally Rugby St Biddeford St. Mary’s Church Joseph P Kenneally Manchester N.H Coleman lo’Toole Cornelius Enright William Cleary Elizabeth Siedel Gerard Price Sanford Maurice Goan Richard Rice Old Town Maurice Boland Saco Aime Boucher Mississippi Ancient Order of Hibernians Cornelius Hector Thomas Breen William Judge James H. Murphy St. Mary's Cemetery Msgr. Kenneally Father Rice Father O’toole David Tousignant William Fahey Patrick Kenneally John McCarthy James McCarthy Thomas Griffin

Maine Refuses Transfer Credit for Unaccredited Programs

The University of Maine will not grant transfer credit for work done in the new graduate programs at Gorham and Farmingdon State Teachers College. Vice President H Austin Peck said such credits could jeopardize the university's accreditation.

Crono University of Maine Gorham Farmington State Teachers College H. Austin Peck University State Universiity

Portland Weather Update Mixed Showers and Warm Temperatures

This afternoon in Portland forecast partly cloudy and somewhat warm with scattered showers and thundershowers. Highs reach mid to upper 70s. Tonight showers end with gradual clearing and cooler temps upper 40s to low 50s. Winds light. Wednesday mostly sunny, warmer and less humid.

Portland

Ex Biddeford Man Sues Leo Durocher in Alienations Case

In Middlebury Vermont the $150,000 alienations of affections suit against Los Angeles Dodgers coach Leo Durocher began with voir dire of twelve prospective jurors. Rene Morin, a former Biddeford resident, claims Durocher stole his wife Anna Morris and cites a morning newspaper photo of Durocher signing autographs for Middlebury youths.

Middlebury Los Angeles Dodgers Leo Durocher Gerard Trudeau Rene Morin Biddeford Maine Durocher Addison County Superior Court Trudeau Morin Anna Morris Carolyn Ralph A. Foote

Court Crowded in Biddeford Court Crowded in Biddeford

Biddeford Municipal Court handled multiple pleas this morning. Harold Nemet, 21, pleaded guilty to using profane language and disrespect to a police officer, fined $15. M Stuart Clark, 60, pleaded guilty to no inspection sticker, fined $5. Dorothy Pierce faced an alleged larceny charge not pressed due to lack of pecuniary interest.

Biddeford Harold Nemet South St M. Stuart Clark Portland Gerald C. Nason Dorothy Pierce Mildred Saucier Mrs. Pierce Sadie Davis Oak Ridge Road Alexandria V Nason Richard Swett Lester M. Beaulieu Carver St Priscilla Morin Kennebunkport Ronald Belisle Cutts St Miss Morin Webber Hospital Richard Jackson Rene Lemeth Jackson

Accident Brings Summons To Court

Old Orchard Beach police report a chase ended in a collision between Robert M. Emens 21 of Saco and Brenda L. Emens 21 of West Buxton. A summons was issued for both to appear in Trial Justice Court tonight.

Old Orchard Beach Robert M. Emens Bradley St Saco Brenda L. Emens West Buxton Trial Justice Court

Obituary Notice of Nolette Family Relatives Named

Omer Nolette widow of yesterday's obituary is survived by brothers Alfred Albert and Philip Nolette. The notice lists family members and confirms the familial connections among the Nolette siblings.

Omer Nolette Alfred, Albert Philip Nolette Brothrs

Eisenhower Rejects King Maker Role, Says Not One-Man Rule

New York based report cites Norman Cousins interview with Dwight D. Eisenhower. At Gettysburg home June 26, Eisenhower said he had no desire to run an organization or dictate party pick. He insisted a party is not a one-man affair and rejected being a king maker.

NEW York Dwight D. Eisenhower Norman Cousins The Saturday Review Cousins Gettysburg Eisenhower

Soft Hairstyles Shine In Summer Breezes

Hair trends for summer favor short, blunt cuts at the jawline and feathered ends. Coiffure Francaise of America head Michel Contino urges a soft body permanent and setting with CURS over rollers, omitting hair spray to keep fluid, mobile styles. Bangs and center or cylindrical parts balance faces, adding volume and interest.

Helen Hennessy Enterprise Ast Michel Contino Coiffure Francaise of America New York Paris Michel

Flames Destroy Summer Cottage Off Mt Desert Island

Fire raged Monday night when a gas range exploded destroying a summer cottage at Seal Cove while occupants were away. Two fishermen in a boat near Mt Desert Island West Coast witnessed the flareup and radioed authorities. Rain helped keep flames from neighboring cottages. owner’s loss undetermined. Dr Francis Grant was present with his family.

Seal Cove Oliver Jordan McKinley Mt. Desert Island Jordan Francis Grant

Mishaps Reported To Saco Police In Road Marijuana?

Saco police logged multiple crashes near Main Street and Ocean Park Road. A four year old from Auburn sustained head and lip cuts after a collision involving How ard Cate and Thomas P. ws near Hitching Post Restaurant. Other incidents included a Hartford driver hitting a tree after losing control, a pedestrian bruised after being struck, and rear end collision at Ocean Park Road between Wilbur Gwynn Jr and Kenneth Mitchell Sr.

Saco Main Street Ocean Park Road Robert Cate Auburn N.H Webber Hospital Howard F. Cate Thomas P. Ws Pawtucket Jean McNulty Cate Hitching Post McNulty Biddeford Emile Levesque Hartford Conn Clarence Holt Arthur Day Storer St Saco Osteopathic Hospital Richard E. Gove Elm St Gove Wilbur L. Gwynn Jr Swampscott Mass Kenneth R. Mitchell Sr Ferry Road Gwynn Mitchell Ronald A. Thomas Richmond Hill N. Y William Deans Alfred St Elm Pleasant Streets Thomas Deans

Market gains mixed as Dow rises modestly on Tuesday

New York stocks opened with small moves and a mixed tone. The Dow Jones average edged up 1.35 points to 845.59 as IBM rose three points and Sears Roebuck, Raytheon, U S Gypsum and Schering posted gains while International Harvester, Polaroid and Control Data slipped about a point each.

NEW York American Telephone Ryster General Motors Ford Associated Press Dow Jones International Harvester Polaroid Sears Roebuck Raytheon U.S. Gypsum Schering

Mexico City Tremor Scares Tourists After Acapulco Shock

A half minute earthquake rocked Acapulco and Mexico City where buildings swayed and walls cracked. The Mexico City Observatory measured a Mercali intensity of 6, the sharpest since the 1957 quake that caused 66 deaths. Tourists rushed into streets in nightclothes as officials warned of aftershocks.

Acapulco Mexico City

Beach Fires Highlight Old Orchard Beach Incident

Firemen were called out twice yesterday to Old Orchard Beach. A flooded oil burner at Theberg cottage on Traynor Street caused concern but no equipment was needed. Firemen stood by a burning transformer on Staples Street behind the Palace Ballroom until representatives of Central...

Beach Old Orchard Beach Theberg Cottage Traynor Street Staples Street Palace Ballroom Central

Components Inc Seeks SEC Registration for 90000 Shares

Components Inc announced it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission on 90000 shares of its common stock. The stock carries a par value of 50 cents and is being underwritten by Thomas and Co of Pittsburgh, Pa.

Components, _ Inc Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D. C Thomas and Co Pittsiburgh

Biddeford Woman Guilty Of Assault In Maine Court

Dorothy Douglas of Biddeford pleaded no contest to two charges of assault in York County Superior Court. She fired shotgun pellets at Leo Moreau and Steven Crowley in Biddeford Pool last February, injuring Moreau and Crowley slightly. Sentencing was continued to September term. she was released on $10,000 bail.

Alfred Dorothy Douglas Biddeford Poo York County Biddeford Armand A. Dufresne Jr Leo Moreau Biddeford Pool Steven Wayne Crowley Moreau Crowley Webber Hospital Lila Shaw Foss Street George Friary Justice Dufresne

Platforms Replacing Lightships Off East Coast

The Coast Guard notes platforms will replace most lightships along the U.S. East Coast with four crew members per platform and benefits like larger quarters and less motion. Platforms are in Buzzards Bay and Providence with more planned off Savannah and Wilmington. A $3.5 million budget funds replacements for the Chesapeake Lightship and Diamond Shoals Lightship, while older lightships age around 35 years. The Chesapeake crew reports good conditions, including TV, a library, movies, and meals, with steady morale and no transfer requests in 22 months aboard.

Portsmouth Donald E. Dean Chesapeake U.S Dean Buzzards Bay Mass Providence R.I West Coast Guard Alatform Norfolk Hampton Diamond Shoals Lookout Bight

Luise Erhard Behind Scene as West German Chancellor's Fallback

Bonn reports Luise Erhard wife of Ludwig Erhard the chancellor plays a quiet supportive role. Educated in business she discusses economics with her husband and manages a busy life with two daughters and a nephew in Bonn. She breakfasts in bed to avoid distractions and rarely offers advice preferring to listen. She focuses on helping children from broken homes and watches over local children's villages, stating government cannot fix all misfortune from above.

Bonn Germany Luise Erhard West Germany Ludwig Erhard Konrad Adenhauer Adenauer Ludwi Lulu Erhard Luise Lu’ Lotter Fuerth Nuernberg Clementine Churchill Winston Ludwig Frau Erhard Bonn University

Romney panel debates platform for all Republican nominees

Clare Booth Luce urged backing the new civil rights law at the platform opening session, advocating positive action for Negro rights and repeal of state anti discrimination laws. She called for tax cuts if the budget stays balanced while Eisenhower withdraws as a witness over Scranton’s nomination. The Pennsylvania camp hints of Eisenhower public support, signaling dashed hopes.

Page One Storm Committee Clare Booth Luce House Platform Committee Luce Goldwater Republican Critical Issues Council Pennsylvania Dwight D. Eisenhower Scranton

France team hit by avalanche on Aiguille Verte ascent

A group of professional climbers participated in a race up Aiguille Verte Peak, which stands at about 12,000 feet, when an avalanche struck the party. No further details about injuries or exact outcomes are provided.

Page One Aiguille Verte Peak

Garage Fire in Biddeford Destroys Auto in 1953 Model

A lightning sparked blaze at 21 Westmore Ave Biddeford gutted a garage damaging an auto inside described as a 1953 model. Gasoline and materials burned as firefighters battled flames amid heavy rain. Nearby Adelard Ledoux residence sustained heat damage. A separate morning car fire at 318 Main St involved a 1956 vehicle belonging to Paul Bourassa.

Westmore Ave Biddeford Adelard Ledoux Main St Paul Bourassa Water St

Portage Lake Youth Pleads Guilty On Liquor Charges

Gregory R. Bartlett of Portage Lake pleaded guilty in Saco Municipal Court to illegal possession of liquor, speeding 90 mph in a 70 zone, and illegal transportation of liquor. He was fined 20 for speeding, had license suspended 10 days on the third count, and his case continued for sentence. John Burke of Limington pleaded guilty to fishing without a license and was fined 10 for fishing in Horn Pond. Craig Gammon of East Summer had a stop sign violation and case continued for sentence. No further cases heard until Thursday due to Judge Wilson's absence.

Gregory R. Bartlett Portage Lake Saco David Knight William F. Wilson Jr Bartlett John Burke Limington Horn Pond Wilson Burke Orman Trask Craig Gammon East Summer Gammon

License Hearing For Tide Inn Liquor Licenses In Old Orchard Beach

A municipal hearing will be held at Town Hall in Old Orchard Beach on Monday July 13 1964 at 7:00 PM by the Municipal Licensing Board to consider the grant of Hotel Spirituous and Vinous Liquor Hotel Malt Liquor licenses to Charles J. Anderson for Tide Inn 5 East Grand Avenue. All persons may appear to show cause why the application should not be granted. Dated Old Orchard Beach July 7 1964. Esther S. Crowley Town Clerk.

Old Orchard Beach Charles J. Anderson East Grand Avenue Esther S. Crowley

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Cual United Church of Christ Kennebunk Lower Village Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Massachusetts Kennebunk Man Saco Police Mexico Components Inc Mrs. Erhard Romney Maine Power Co France Biddeford & Saco Gas CO
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