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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1964

Page

2

Local Personal Notices From Saco Biddeford and Kennebunk

Mrs Muriel Forest of Mabel Avenue Saco is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital Mrs Paul Nadeau 10 Pinette Ave Biddeford is a medical patient at Notre Dame Hospital Mrs Dora Belanger buyer for Bernard Millinery Alfred Street Biddeford leaves for New York on a buying trip Mrs Rose A Boucher 64 Green St Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital John T Fleming 17 son of Kir and Mrs Alva E Fleming 114 Fletcher St Kennebunk undergoing two weeks active duty recruit training at Naval Training Center Great Lakes IL Mr and Mrs Edmond L Millett 185 South St Biddeford attended the Carillon Dedication Recital at Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace Boothbay Harbor yesterday Carillon has 25 Flemish bells 20 celesta bells and 25 harp bells

Muriel Forest Mabel Avenue Saco Webber Hospital Paul Nadeau Pinette Ave Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Dora Belanger Bernard Millinery Alfred Street New York Rose A. Boucher Green St John T. Fleming Kir

Local civic and family group meetings announced

Saco Taxpayers Protective Association seeks members for a Wednesday 7 50 p m session in the municipal courtroom at Saco City Hall Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella meets tomorrow at 8 p m in St John Hall Adams Street Biddeford Mothers Auxiliary of Boy Scout Troop 309 gathers tomorrow at the Knights of Columbus Hall Washington Street Biddeford Owen-Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary plans its annual picnic with attendees meeting at the Legion Home Beach Street Saco at 6 p m Biddeford Civil Defense and Public Safety Association convenes tonight at 7 30 in the court room of the City Building.

Saco Taxpayers Protective Association Saco City Hall Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella St. John Hall Adams Street Biddeford Mothers Auxiliary of Boy Scout Troop 309 Knights of Columbus Hall Washington Street Owen-Davis American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Beach Street Saco Biddeford Civil Defense and Public Safety Association

Midweek services and meetings across local churches

The midweek prayer and praise service is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at Biddeford United Baptist Church. A prayer meeting occurs Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at the Full Gospel Church on Route 9 A Wells. The Saco Salvation Army Home League meets Tuesday at 7 36 p.m.

Biddeford United Baptist Church Full Gospel Church Route 9-A Wells Saco Salvation Army

Biddeford Pool Club Sponsors Barbecue

About 275 people attended the Biddeford Pool Community Club barbecue held yesterday from 1 to 5 p m at East Point Biddeford Pool. The first annual chicken barbecue supported a $100 scholarship fund for Biddeford High School set up by the Community Club. Edward Wolfertz president of the club chaired the event with committee members William McKenney Walter Alexander Philip Roux James Beaudry Joseph Souza and Dominick Germain.

Biddeford Pool East Point Biddeford Edward Wolfertz William McKenney Walter Alexander Philip Roux James Beaudry Joseph Souza Dominick Germain

Becken Facing Charges After Slaying York Officer

Governor Pace One era lured scene. Beckus arraigned in North Berwick before Judge W Paul Quarrington after York County jail. Beckus pleads innocent to robbery and murder. Probable cause found, bail set at 20000 for robbery and no bail for murder. Holder sent to York County Jail for September term. Funeral held in York for slain officer. Governor and Mrs Reed with New England officers attending. Black, father of two, served with Troop A of Kittery. His wife, expecting, was rushed to hospital in shock upon learning of the shooting.

Pace Yorkshire W. Paul Quarrington North Berwick York County Alfred Beckus

Eisenhower on GOP nominee choice and party unity

Eisenhower reiterates dissatisfaction with past hints about Goldwater’s headlining role and urges unity. He says any misstep in selecting the candidate must be accepted and the party will remain loyal to its nominee during the next campaign.

Pagene Goldwater Eisenhower

Card of Thanks to Notre Dame Hospital staff

Miss Aurore L. Cookson thanks Dr Patane and Notre Dame Hospital nurses and staff for wonderful care and to all who sent flowers gifts and cards.

Patane Notre Dame Hospital Aurore L. Cookson

Death of Donald Daly at 33 in Biddeford

Donald D Daly aged 33 of 68 Jefferson St Biddeford died suddenly Saturday Born in Biddeford October 7 1930 son of Patrick and Laura Cardiff Daly Was a St Marys Parish member formerly employed at Saco Lowell Shops Survived by parents two sisters Mrs Patricia Quinney and Mrs Doris Ferry and brother John P Daly all of Biddeford plus several nephews and nieces A requiem high Mass will be held tomorrow at 9 am at St Marys Church burial in St Marys Cemetery Friends may call Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm St Biddeford today 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 pm

Donald D. Daly Jefferson St Biddeford Patrick Laura Cardiff) Daly St. Mary’s Parish Saco-Lowell Patricia Quinney Doris Ferry John P. Daly

Knights Auxiliary to Say Prayers at Biddeford Funeral Home

The Knights of Columbus Auxiliary will meet tonight at 7 at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford to say prayers for Mrs Alda Leroux mother of a member.

Knights of Columbus Auxiliary Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St Biddeford Alda Leroux

Requiem Mass for Mrs. Ann Twomey at Most Holy Trinity

A Requiem High Mass for Mrs. Ann Twomey was celebrated by Rev. Maurice Boland at Most Holy Trinity Church. Organist Louise Welch with singers Molly Welch and Louise Welch performed. Burial followed at St. Mary's Cemetery with graveside prayers led by Father Boland. Bearers were Paul Boutet Edmund Boutet Robert Rice Edmund Rice William Shephard and Kerwin Twomey.

Ann Twomey Maurice Boland Most Holy Trinity Church Louise Welch Molly Welch St. Mary's Father Boland Paul and Edmond Boutet Robert Edmond Rice William Shephard Kerwin Twomey

Goldwater holds firm as Republican delegates gather

Delegates begin sessions at the Republican convention as Sen. Barry Goldwater rejects Gov. William Scranton’s debate challenge on the floor. The platform committee adopts Goldwater planks and AP credits him with a solid first ballot edge. Scranton backers seek changes to the Goldwater flavored platform amid a volatile field. International updates report heavy casualties as Vietnam forces repel Communists in the Mekong Delta and Cyprus tensions rise with Greek and Turkish Cypriots reinforcing positions. A Kentucky mother describes sterilization as she applies for the operation, saying the family cannot support more children.

Barry Goldwater William Scranton Platform Committee William ‘Scranton International Mekong Delta Cyprus

Berlin Yankees Honorary Berlin Birth Certificates For American Children

American service families in Berlin receive honorary Berlin birth certificates for children born at the American hospital. About 400 births yearly. certificates note name date birth home district and a blessing. First presentations in Zehlendorf. Mayor Willy Stieve distributed them to families including a girl named Berlin Jacqueline, daughter of Victor G. Borlaug.

Berlin U.S Frederick C. Hartel Zehlendorf Willy Stieve Jacqueline Set. Major Victor G. Borlaug Borlaug Gerhard Borlaug Estherville Iowa

Portland Area Weather Forecast With Rain Drizzle

Cloudy afternoon with light rain or drizzle in west portions, cooler with highs near 70 and near 60 along the coast. Easterly winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight cloudy with rain and fog, lows 55 to 60, winds 10 to 20 mph. Tuesday cloudy with heavy rain at times, fog. Winds east to southeast 10 to 25 mph.

Portland

Arizona Sand Storm Mishaps Kill Seventeen

An Arizona Highway Patrol tally reports at least 17 deaths from three traffic accidents caused by sand and rain storms. A massive I-10 pileup northwest of Tucson left eight dead and 17 injured, while a crash near Williams killed seven and another wreck on Arizona 84 near Mesa claimed two more lives. Fire and heat followed the dust storm, with trucks and cars burning for hours as fire crews fought the blaze.

Tucson Ariz Arizona Arizona Highway Patrol Interstate 10 Williams Arizona 84 Mesa Highway Patrol Jim Weaver Picacho Pass Casa Grande

Market climbs toward new highs led by autos and steel

New York stocks extended gains with the Dow at 847.61 at noon, up 0.10. Auto and steel shares led the advance while utilities and rails posted smaller rises. GM and Chrysler hit intraday highs. Ford, American Motors and Studebaker added small fractions as unions and trucking settlements influenced car stocks. Bond prices were steady to slightly lower.

New York Associated Press Chrysler Ford American Motors Studebaker U.S. Steel Republic Jones Laughlin Bethlehem At&t General Electric Union Carbide IBM Polar American Stock Exchange

Ansonia Fire Map Boosts Volunteer Department Efficiency

Ansonia Ohio veteran fire department now uses a newly wired map revealing 600 properties in its district. The system required 4800 feet of wire and 300 bulbs to light as alarms. Fire chief Garold Oswald and crews reported quicker response as the nearest volunteers were alerted first by the illuminated map.

Ansonia, Ohio Ansonia Garold Oswald

Volunteer Sterilization Drive Aids Needy Parents

In Berea Kentucky a six month voluntary sterilization program for needy parents begins under the Human Betterment Association funded by a $25 000 gift from Jesse Hartman. Applicants total 53 children among six couples while four households earn about 4 000 yearly. Local chair Dr Louise Hutchings notes the mountain region poverty and stigma around male or female sterilization.

Berea O. L. Keener Human Betterment Association For New York Jessey Hartman Keener Appalachia

Feet and sex attractions since the first of China

Atlanta reports on shoes as a symbol of seduction from ancient times to modern days. It traces the lure of feet in Egypt, biblical lore, Rome, and China where tiny feet became fashionable under empress decree. Jayne Mansfield notes owning 200 pairs. European men view feet as sexual, more than Americans who downplay their feet.

Atlanta Metropolitan Opera Lyndon B. Johnson Washington Judith Holofernes Taki Jayne Mansfield Miss Mansfield

Beach Junior Primary Grade Post Filled

OLD ORCHARD BEACH The school committee filled a junior primary vacancy. Mrs Carol Ann Radin will assume the position in September. She previously taught in Hicksville New York and is a 1959 Peters High School Southboro Massachusetts graduate and a 1963 Nassan College graduate in history. She participated in intramural sports and served on student leadership and dormitory councils.

Old Orchard Beach Bernard C. Forbush Carol Ann Radin Seaside Avenue Kinney Shores Saco Hicksville N.Y Radin Peters High Southboro Mass Nassan College Irc Nassan

Charcoal Fire Tips From Lighter Fluids To Safe Grilling

Charcoal fires require patience with lighter fluid or paper and kindling. Use two pounds of coal for an average grill and allow about 20 minutes for heat, aided by draft or blower. When two thirds ashed, spread evenly and maintain heat for hours. reuse cooled charcoal with fresh mix, monitor ash, ensure ventilation indoors, and cut steaks thick for juicier results.

Red Siege Driven Off In Viet Nam

Vietnamese government forces broke a weekend Communist siege at the mud walled fort of Vinh Cheo in the Mekong Delta. Forty Civil Guard companies were drawn into ambush, four Viet Namese battalions lifted the siege, with 39 killed and 129 wounded among the Communists and over 100 suspected dead or wounded per American advisers. Chinese Nationalist agency claimed a Red China naval transport was sunk off Kwangtung harbor July 3.

Saigon South Viet Nam Mekong Vinh Cheo Taipei Chung Shing China Kwangtung Viet Nam Chinchow Bay

Five Men Set To Interpret GOP Convention

Hollywood AP reports five anchors will interpret the Republican National Convention for TV viewers. NBC relies on Chet Huntley and David Brinkley, CBS on Walter Cronkite with pundits, ABC on Howard K. Smith and Edward P. Morgan. Eisenhower appears as consultant and on Discovery interview in Gettysburg, while Scranton and Goldwater receive varying presence.

Hollywood NBC Chet Huntley David Brinkley CBS Walter Cronkite Eric Sevareid ABC Howard K. Smith Edward P. Morgan William W. Scranton Pennsylvania Meet the Press Barry Goldwater Arizona Dwight D. Eisenhower ABC News William H. Lawrence James C. Hagerty White House Eisenhower Discovery Gettysburg

Quebec Carnival Committee Holds Beach Meeting

A second Quebec Carnival committee meeting at the Brunswick Hotel discussed outreach to authorities for contributions and public notices. Housing officials reported hotel and motel rates for Caravan members. Saturday plans include a Pepperell Mills tour, a lobster bake on Aug. 20, a Palace Ballroom dance, fireworks, aerial acts, and Scarborough Downs racing in Carnival queen’s honor.

Old Orchard Beach Brunswick Hotel Governor's Executive Council York County le Soleil Gerard Janelle Sidney Sclare Housing Committee Chamber of Commerce Information Bureau Russell Durant Ervin Jalbert Quebec City Palace Pepperell Mills Scarborough Downs Donald C. Jones Janelle Clayton JW. Cartmill Sclare Jalbert

Khrushchev Announces Pensions For Farmers

Soviet Premier Khrushchev unveiled old age pensions for collective farmers and pay raises for doctors teachers and housing service workers at the Supreme Soviet summer session. The plan covers about 6.5 million peasants with monthly pensions ranging from 13.20 to 112.20 starting next year and ties to pre retirement wages. He also announced average wage boosts of 25 percent for education 23 percent for public health 25 percent for retail trade and 15 percent for housing and municipal services. He said real income has risen 61 percent in the past decade while consumer goods output must rise.

Moscow Khrushchev Supreme Soviet Tass Soviet Union

Jonathan Winters Outlines Concept Of Humor In TV Column

NY AP piece notes Jonathan Winters arguing improvisational humor rooted in truth is essential for television. He criticizes shows built by writers and states humor comes from personal wit, not a team of writers. Also reports Natchez area fires burned two Negro churches near Kingston, with sheriff and investigators probing possible arson.

Natchez Miss Mississippi Odell Anders Adams County Marishal Jerusalem Baptist Church Kingston Bethel Methodist Church Kingston Road Willie Washington Washington Charles Bahin New York Beverly Hills Peter Lawford Manhattan Levy

Merger Plans Would Combine Nickel Plate with N and W Rail Lines

The plan would merge Nickel Plate into Norfolk and Western via an eight year lease with stock swap. N and W would absorb Nickel Plate debts and acquire options to control Wabash after six years. The deal includes purchasing a connecting line and acquiring stock control of two regional railways.

New York Ohio Pennsylvania Indiana Illinois Toledo Cleveland Chicago Buffalo East St. Louis Ill Wabash Michigan Missouri Iowa Nebraska Ontario Canada ICC Columbus Sandusky Akron, Canton & Youngstown Pittsburgh & West Virginia Railway

First man to swim English Channel in 1875

Captain Matthew Webb of Great Britain became the first person to swim the English Channel in 1875. His feat established a landmark in athletic endurance and maritime achievement.

English Channel Matthew Webb Great Britain

Author's Author Is a Success on Broadway Circuit

A new play titled One in a Row about an author who finds overnight success is set for summer tryouts ahead of a September Broadway arrival. Flip Away and Ben Piazza star. Piazza plays Schaffer, a history faculty member at the University of Michigan, in his first stage work.

New York Flip Aw Ben Piazza Schaffer University of Michigan

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Sclub Biddeford Pool Club Kentucky Yankees Dr. Stiewe Queen Victoria England Louise Hutchings The Mountain Maternal Health League Association Beach Mrs. Frema S. Grant Quebec Jonathan Winters Jonathan Winkers Cynthia Lowry Hampton Roads Great Lakes George G. Cooper Pleasant Street Alfred Road
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