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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1963

Page

2

Personal notices from Saco Biddeford area residents

Alcide Deschambeault at Webber Hospital and Pierre Marin, Jenkins Road, both listed as medical patients at Webber Hospital. Irvings te Hock at 257 North Street, Saco, a patient at the Saco Osteopathic Hospital. William Berube at 71 ter Street, Saco, a patient at Webber. Nancy Iagh of 30 George Street, Biddeford, surgical patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Ola Mae Snow of 40 Carll Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, a medical patient at Webber. Sharon Cyr of Winter Street Extension employed at Wellwood Co. store in Saco. Robert Bolduc of Lewis Avenue, Saco, on a week’s vacation from Men’s Shop, 260 Main Street, Saco. Gordon McCallum of 126 Saco Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, employed for summer at Men’s Shop, Main Street, Saco. Edna Foster vacationing two weeks from Wellwood Co. store, Main Street, Saco. Mrs. Foster resides in Old Orchard Beach. Herbert W. Dwyer Jr. and children Linda and Bruce arrived from Louisiana for a three-week visit with his parents at 36 Thornton Avenue, Saco. Paul A. Houle and family, formerly of Biddeford, returned to California after visiting Saul J. Houle at 20 Oak Street, Biddeford, and Louis Noel at Rathier Street, Biddeford. Bertha Glasick and son James of Bath, N. Y. Mrs Jeanette Roy and children of Philadelphia, Penn., and James Roy of Los Angeles, Calif., returned home after two weeks with Eloise Roy at 124 Elm Street, Biddeford.

Alcide Deschambeault Pleasant St Saco Webber Hospital Pierre Marin Jenkins Road Webber Irvings Te Hock North St William Berube Ter St Nancy Iagh George St Biddeford Notre Dame Notre Dame Hospia Ola Mae Snow Carll Ave Old Orchard Beach Sharon Cyr Winter Street Wellwood Co Main Street Robert Bolduc Lewis Ave Main St Gordon McCallum Saco Ave Edna Foster Foster Herbert W. Dwyer Jr Linda Bruce Louisiana Thornton Ave Paul A. Houle California Saul J. Houle Oak St Louis Noel Rathier Street Bertha Glasick James Bath N. Y Jeanette Roy Philadelphia Penn James Roy Los Angeles Calif Eloise Roy Elm St

Church Meetings Schedule Listed in Saco and Goodwins Mills

Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m Trustees and members of the Official Board of Goodwins Mills Methodist Church Lyman will meet at 11 45 a m Sunday directly after the morning worship service

Saco Salvation Army Goodwins Mills Methodist Church Lyman

Negroes Cancer Demonstration In Cambridge

Cambridge Maryland scene after Gov Tawes asks a Maryland Bar Association committee to seek racial peace. Maryland Attorney General Finan reports plan to confer with leaders from both sides. A street brawl involving six white men police and a photographer occurred near the Armory during the day long talks. No charges were filed. Demonstrations had continued despite National Guard ban and partial military rule.

Cambridge J. Millard Tawes Thomas B. Finan Maryland Cambridge Armory Finan Gov. Tawes Maryland State Bar Association Donnybrook National Guard

Saigon Police Raid Buddhist Pagoda Shock Saigon

Vietnamese police stormed a crowded Buddhist pagoda housing about 400 monks nuns and followers. Three Buddhists were detained as demonstrators clashed with clubs and rifle butts. American officials condemned the brutality and President Kennedy urged a peaceful resolution to the Buddhist crisis.

Saigon Viet Nam Giao Minh Kennedy Ngo Dinh Diem U.S

Card of Thanks to Patrick Bourgoin’s Family

Expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for flowers gifts and cards received during the recent stay at Webber Mrs. Patrick Bourgoin extends thanks for support and kindness shown.

The Webber Hospital

Deaths in Wayland: Mrs. Marcia E. Deane 86

Mrs. Marcia E. Deane 86 of 49 Edgewood Road Wayland died after a long illness at Framingham Union Hospital. Born in Biddeford she was daughter of Exehial and Lucinda Emery and widow of Fred H. Deane. Survived by son Russell E. Deane four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 from Mitchell Funeral Home Natick burial Lakeview Cemetery Wayland. Visiting hours today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.

Wayland Mass Marcia E. Deane Edgeward Road Framingham Union Hospital Biddeford Exehial Lucinda Cole) Emery Fred H. Deane Russell E. Deane Mitchell Funeral Home North Main St Natick Lakeview Cemetery

Bogdahn Funeral Services Held in Saco

Funeral services for Anton M. Bogdahn of New County Road were held at 2 p m yesterday at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco with Rev Sidney F White officiating. Burial was in Goodwins Mills Cemetery Ly man Bearers included George Bogdahn nephew Peter Bogdahn William Knudsen Angus Knudsen Robert Cook and Arthur Bridges

Anton M. Bogdahn Dayton New County Road Shumway Funeral Home Spring St. Saco Sidney F. Whitehouse Goodwins Mills Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Lyman George Bogdahn Peter Bogdahn William Knudsen Angus Knudsen Robert Cook Arthur Bridges

Frances Mullen Rites Held at St. Margaret's Church

Funeral services for Frances Mullen of 15 School Street were held at St. Margaret's Church. Rev Msgr Edward O'Leary led a requiem high mass with the church choir and organist Mrs Antonio Boisvert. Delegations from local offices and veterans groups attended. Burial followed at St Mary's Cemetery Biddeford with Msgr Leary saying prayers. Out-of-town mourners included Mr and Mrs Richard Miller of Milville New Jersey and Mr and Mrs Robert Mullen Fairbanks Alaska.

Frances Mullen Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret's Church Edward O'Leary Antonio Boisvert C. Fayette American Legion Auxiliary St. Margaret's Sodality Maurice Boland St. Mary's Cemetery Biddeford Msgr Lo" Leary Donald Jones Normand Sisley Howard Slaney John McSweeney Richard Miller Milville N. J Robert Mullen Fairbanks Alaska

Kennedy mobbed by students in White House yard

President Kennedy faced a severe shuffle on the White House south lawn as about 2,500 high school students from various countries pressed forward for handshakes and autographs. Secret service and White House officers struggled to hold back the crowd. Lt. Edward Teehan collapsed but recovered, and Rear Adm. George Barkley gave first aid as the students prepared to return home after a year in the United States through an exchange program.

Washington Kennedy Secret Service White House Edward Teehan George Barkley Teehan

Two Canadians In Accident At Beach

A minor collision on Summit Street at OLD ORCHARD BEACH damaged two cars as they left driveways. Masao Ishihara aged 46 from Montreal backed his car while Bernard McAvoy aged 34 from Belvoir drove out across the street. No injuries were reported and damage was estimated at 50 dollars to the Ishihara car and 25 dollars to the other vehicle.

Old Orchard Beach Summit Street Masao Ishihara Montreal Que Bernard McAvoy Belvoir Ishihara

Wader Drowns In Pond Mishap

EMBDEN AP report: 32-year-old Lawrence Fortin of Bingham drowned at Embden Pond after stepping off a ledge into deeper water. He could not swim and authorities note the incident occurred Wednesday.

Embden Bingham Embden Pond Lawrence Fortin

Waterville plant ground breaking set at industrial park

Ground breaking ceremonies were scheduled today at Waterville's industrial park to open a new 46 000 square foot plant to be occupied by Bird and Son Inc manufacturers of corrugated shipping cases. When completed in November it will employ 30 to 40 workers.

Waterville Bird and Son, Inc

Wires Crossed Report of Truck Vandalism in Saco

James Huff reports to Saco police that someone crossed wires on his truck and siphoned gasoline from the tank while parked at 5 Storer Street. He notes two prior nights of damage to planks and fuel lines as investigators probe the incident.

James Huff Bonython Ave Saco Storer St

Portland Small Craft Warnings And Local Forecast

Coastal warnings posted from noon to sunset with a developing afternoon shower risk. Highs near 80 today, tonight clearing with mid 50s to low 60s, coastal fog. Friday mostly sunny with mid 80s, humidity high, chance of scattered afternoon thundershowers. Eclipse viewing conditions favorably above 50 percent.

Portland

July Tides Text From Eastern Time Almanac

Tides data for July shows high and low water times in Eastern Time with morning and evening columns. The snippet lists several specific times such as 9:34 and 3:19 for highs and lows, along with supplementary figures like 11:26 and 1:05.

Reed Seeks Chairmanship At Governors Conference

Gov Reed plans to attend the 55th National Governors Conference in Miami Beach with his daughters and aides. He indicated interest in the chairmanship and will assess his chances upon arrival. The event runs Sunday to Wednesday, with speakers and panels on employment, manpower training, and safety. President Kennedy expected to speak at the state dinner Tuesday.

Augusta Reed Miami Beach Raleigh N. C Miami Cheryl Ruth Mear Norton Reginald B. Bowdoin Edwin W. Heywood Torben K. Andersen Portland Maine Highway Safety Committee Farris Bryant Florida Kennedy

Nasson College to Receive Income From Trust Fund

Nasson College will receive income from a $70,000 trust fund established by the late Dr. Gertrude E. Hall. Hall was an Auburn native who lived in Portland and Newfield. Nasson President Roger C. Gay said there are no restrictions on use of the fund's income.

Springvale Nasson College Gertrude E. Hall Auburn Portland Newfield Nasson Roger C. Gay

Wall Street Faces New Curbs and Floor Trader Shakeup

The report urges limits on short selling floor traders and stock specialists tighter OTC oversight and an improved odd-lot handling system. It calls for eliminating floor traders by Jan 2 1965 and notes 15 of 1,366 NYSE members dominate floor trading. Specialists numbered 360 on NYSE with inadequate policing. May 28 1962 Black Monday cited. News of the report sparked a stock retreat before partial recovery.

Wall Street New York Stock Exchange SEC

Plans To Relieve School Congestion At OOB

OLD ORCHARD BEACH The School Committee voted to remove the partition between the nurse’s room and the teachers’ room to form one new classroom for a combined fourth and fifth grade class to ease overcrowding. A new teacher will be needed. The committee also approved partitioning a high school room to create two smaller classes. Jerome LePelletier, new high school principal, presented a fall class schedule. Attendees included Mrs. Mary Smith, Louis DeAngelis, Benjamin Downs, and Supt. Lawler.

Old Orchard Beach Jameson School Frank D. Lawler Jerome LePelletier Mary Smith Louis DeAngelis Benjamin Downs Supt Lawler

State awards beach five hundred for Canadian event

Governor Reed and the Executive Council on a Sea & Shore patrol boat cruise authorized temporary allocations totaling 82,087 for federal Manpower Development Training Act and Area Development Act programs for the first quarter. They also approved 500 from the Promotion of Maine Fund to the Old Orchard Beach Chamber for its Canadian Festival next month and confirmed medical and blind institution appointments.

Rockland State House Penobscot Bay Reed Executive Council Guardian Promotion of Maine Old Orchard Beach

Twilight Sale Lights Up Biddeford Saco Stores Tonight

Biddeford Saco merchants launch the second annual Twilight sale this evening in member shops. The event will close at regular closing time and reopen from 7 to 10 p.m., offering extended shopping hours.

Biddeford - Saco

Briefing on Saco Sewers Planned With Officials Meeting

Mayor J Edward Whelan of Saco announced a briefing session next Wednesday at 8 pm in City Hall for city officials and stakeholders on the proposed sewer project. Whitman and Howard of Boston are surveying the plan led by engineer Laurence Kraynick. State and federal grants total 1,713,850 dollars with 600,000 dollars city share to be approved by bond vote and referendum.

J. Edward Whelan Saco City Hall Whitman and Howard Engineering Boston Laurence Kraynick City of Saco

Fishway funding eyed for dam project in New Brunswick

Reed outlined a plan to match state and federal funds for a fishway with $25,000 from the Fish and Game Department to unlock $150,000 for construction at one dam. He noted Canadian approval and strong New Brunswick sportsman interest. A second proposal for a Piscataquis River Dam fishway at Howland could cost $40,000 to $60,000 with 50 percent federal, 25 percent state, and 25 percent Bangor Hydro Electric Co. funding, contingent on the St. Croix project.

Fish and Game Department Reed New Brunswick Piscataquis River Howland Bangor Hydro Electric Co St. Croix

No Settlement Is Foreseen In Railroad Dispute

Washington reports a six man panel will finish arming President Kennedy with facts to urge Congress on labor legislation to avert a nationwide railroad strike. Management and labor will comment on the report, then it goes to the President for recommendations. Congress has seven days to act before the July 29 deadline. Rail unions say 65,000 jobs would be cut, they will strike if rules take effect.

Washington Sixman Kennedy Management and Labor Special Committee Congress

Assault And Battery Case Is Continued In Saco Court

Mrs Muriel Gregoire 24 of 10 Free St Saco accuses Lester J White 39 of Beach St Saco of assault and battery. The case was continued until tomorrow in Saco Municipal Court. White appeared before Judge Hilary Mahaney and was released on personal recognizance of 25 dollars.

Muriel Gregoire Free St Saco Lester J. White Beach Street Saco Municipal Court White Hilary Mahaney

Soviet Chinese Talks May End This Weekend

Moscow reports say Soviet-Chinese ideological talks may close this weekend if delegations reach a final communique. The recess today followed by resumed negotiations left the rift between Peking and Moscow wide, with disputes over a closing statement.

Moscow Peking

Racial unrest cited as barrier to business locations

Wirtz told the Commerce Committee that inequality of opportunity and unrest hurts the economy and unemployment. He cited four Danville Virginia hotels that allowed white travelers but barred Black guests, saying such discrimination deterred firms from locating in towns due to unrest and race barriers.

Danville Wirtz Commerce Committee

Kennedy billion deficits fuel buying of American gold

Continued deficits in international financial dealings leave foreigners with surplus dollars to purchase American gold, a key to the dollar’s strength. The U S gold stock has fallen from 22 million to under 15.7 billion in recent years.

U.S

Summit prospects fade as Moscow talks yield cautious optimism

A three power communique reported progress on drafting provisions of a test ban treaty covering atmospheric outer space and underwater tests. Kennedy echoed optimism from Harriman and Gromyko but warned allied unity and wider participation remain difficult with France and China opposed. Khrushchev and Peking talks near breakdown after 10 days of negotiations.

Moscow Andrei A. Gromyko U.S W. Averell Harriman Lord Hailsham Kennedy Harriman France China Western Alliance Charles de Gaulle Paris Khrushchev Peking

Cruiser Stolen From Hodgdon Yard in Boothbay Harbor

The Coast Guard searches for a 27 foot cabin cruiser reported stolen from its mooring at Hodgdon Brothers boat yard in Boothbay Harbor. The craft is valued at 10 500 dollars.

Boothbay Harbor Coast Guard Hodgdon Brothers

Biddeford Court Fines For Pornography And Traffic Offenses

Biddeford's municipal court handled liquor traffic and pornography cases this morning. Roger P. Fluerant, 24, of 39 Graham St., paid a $100 fine for possessing pornographic material. Richard M. Farrahar, 19, of Malden Mass., pled guilty to operating left of center on a grade and was fined $35 with $25 suspended plus a 10 day Maine driving suspension. Gerald R. Sack, 20, of Chestnut Hill Mass., paid $10 for illegal possession of intoxicating liquor. Officer Janson led the arrests.

Biddeford Roger P. Fluerant Graham St Gerald C. Nason Hanes G. Gibson Earl Crossman Richard M. Farrahar Malden Mass Robert Janson Nason Maine Gerald R. Sack Chestnut Hill Janson

Banquet Scheduled By Past Presidents Parley

The annual banquet of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley Past Presidents Parley will be held Monday August 12 at Cascade Lodge. The announcement came at a group meeting held at the home of Mrs Ellen Kelleher on Memorial Drive Biddeford.

Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Cascade Lodge Ellen Kelleher Memorial Drive Biddeford

Daughters Present Pins At Outgoing Wast President

Mrs Mabel Garside’s heirs honored with Past Presidents Pin to the outgoing president. Nominees were named to plan the initiation of Mrs Petit at the September meeting. Mystery award went to Miss Anna M Donahue as refreshments were served by hostess Mrs Kelleher assisted by Mrs Couture.

Lamb Mabel Garside Nellie Petit Nellie M. White Rita Couture Jeanne Pelletier Donahue Evelyn Morin Betty McKeon Germaine Lariviere Petit Kelleher Couture

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