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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1963

Page

2

Local personals note several area residents on vacations

Mrs J Bernard Newman of Myrtle Street takes a week off from the Biddeford Saco Journal business office. Roy McNaughton of Biddeford Pool enjoys two weeks away from McKenney and Heard Co. Mrs Jean Rennie of Saco vacations two weeks from Sears catalog sales office Biddeford. Pvt Howard C Jones returns to Port Jay Governor's Island NY after visiting family. Mr and Mrs Frank Jones of King Street Saco listed. Mrs Simone Lavoie of Biddeford vacationing one week from Sears catalog office. Mr and Mrs Albert LaChapelle and family of Salem Mass visited Biddeford friends. Ruth Olive Roberts of Saco returns from Boston after study on electronic organ method and attends Piano Teachers Seminar led by Robert Whitford in Miami Fla.

J. Bernard Newman Myrtle Street Biddeford-Saco Journal Roy McNaughton Biddeford Pool McKenney and Heard Co Main Street Biddeford Jean Rennie Simpson Road Saco Sears, Roebuck and Co Alfred Street Howard Raymond D. Couture Orchard St Ruth Olive Roberts Boston Robert Whitford Miami Fla

Board meeting of Biddeford-Saco Hadas Sah announced

The Biddeford-Saco Hadas Sah schedules a board meeting for tomorrow at 8 p.m. at Etz Chaim Synagogue in Biddeford. The Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary plans a meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Biddeford City Building.

Biddeford-Saco Hadas, Sah Etz Chaim Synagogue Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary

Community Gospel Services and Meetings Listed

Gospel services non sectarian held every Tuesday and Thursday at 745 p m in the Odd Fellows building Saco open to the public Mid week prayer and praise service Wednesday at 730 p m Br iddeford United Baptist church Holy Communion Tuesday at 6 am in Christ Episcopal church Biddeford Prayer meeting Tuesday at 730 p m Full Gospel church Route 9 A off Route 109 Wells Home League of the Saco Salvation Army meets Tuesday at 730 p m

Odd Fellows Main Street Saco Iddeford United Baptist Church Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford Full Gospel Route 9-A Wells The Saco Salvation Army

Death of Frank R. Chase 63 Former Gould Employee

Frank R. Chase 63 retired vice president of Gould National Battery Co. died at Goose Rocks Beach Kennebunkport after a brief illness. He lived in Kennebunkport 12 years, born in Minneapolis November 3 1900. Survivors include his widow two sons a daughter a brother a sister and eight grandchildren. Funeral at Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev Fred Holmberg to officiate. Friends may call this afternoon and evening.

Kennebunkport Frank R. Chase Gould National Bathery Co St. Paul Minn Goose Rocks Beach Huntington W. Va Minneapolis Frank R Laurabelle (Clough) Chase Universalist Church Bibber

Kennebunk resident Carl S Page dies after long illness

Carl S Page 67 of Brown St Kennebunk died in Biddeford Hospital after a long illness. Born January 7 1896 in Cambridge MA he was World War I veteran and former Suffolk Franklin Savings Bank Boston assistant treasurer. Survived by widow Constance B Page two daughters Mrs Blaisdell of Camden and Mrs Fuller Milford Conn funeral 3 30 p m Tuesday at Bibber Funeral Home with Rev Chester Staples officiating

Kennebunk Carl S. Page Brown St Biddeford Cambridge Mass George C Gertrude (McCullough) Page Kennebunk- Kennebunkport Lions Club Suffolk Franklin Savings Bank Boston Bank Officers Association of Melrose Constance B. Page Roland Blaisdell Camden Earl Fuller Milford Conn Bibber, Memorial Chapel Summer St Chester Staples The Baptist Church

Pendexter R B Waterville veteran dies at 35

Roger B Pendexter 35 resident of Waterville died suddenly Friday He was born in Sanford Oct 2 1927 son of Allen and Ruth Pendexter a World War II Army veteran He was employed by Wyandotte Funeral services held at 2 pm today from First Congregational Church Kennebunkport Rev Fred Holmberg officiating Interment in Arundel Cemetery Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunkport arranged funeral services details

Waterville Roger B. Pendexter Leity Sanford Allen Ruth Pendexter Wyandotte Lo Mary F. Pendexter Barry L Alfred David W Kenneth A Raymond C. Hutchins Kennebunkport Rosajlie A. Pendexter Lynda S. Pendexter First Congregational Church Fred Holmberg Arundel Bibber Summer St Kennebunk

Taylor’s flexible response guides U S military doctrine

Gen Taylor, continuing from Page One, shaped 8th Army actions in Korea and defined flexible response to confront subversion guerrilla warfare and nuclear threats. His policy influence spans aid to India, Vietnam War considerations, and Cuba crisis decision making with Ex Com input aiding Kennedy’s path to Soviet backdown.

8Th Army Korea Taylor India Viet Nam JCS Kennedy U.S Soviet Union

Town Council To Meet At Beach Tonight

Jerome Daly acting town manager says the Town Council will hold a regular meeting at Town Hall in OLD ORCHARD BEACH at 7 30 p m. Agenda includes routine matters such as license applications and two requests for tag days while Town Manager Leon F Jones is on a 10 day training tour with the Maine Air National Guard.

Old Orchard Beach Jerome Daly Leon F. Jones Maine Air National Guard

Arundel death ruled accidental in Natick instructor found dead

County Attorney Lloyd P. La Fountain ruled the death of Charles D. Perry of Natick Massachusetts an accident. Perry a physics instructor at Wentworth Institute in Boston was found Friday in an Arundel cottage with a mask strapped over his mouth and nose and hoses leading to several small bottles of gas on the floor near the bed.

Lloyd P. la Fountain Charles D. Perry Natick Mass Perry Wentworth Institute Boston Arundel

Rose L Day 69 Kennebunk Wife of Jesse L Day

Rose L Day age 69 of Kennebunk wife of Jesse L Day died Sunday in a Saco hospital. Born May 25 1894 in Mechanics Falls daughter of Dallas A and Minnie Cole Lunt she retired last year after 35 years at Kesslen Shoe Co. Survived by widower two sons Leon Kennebunk and Charles Kennebunkport eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren and several cousins. Funeral from Angell Funeral Home 9 Dane St Tuesday at 1 30 pm with Rev George Urban officiating friends may call tonight interment in Hope Cemetery

Kennebunk Rose L Day Jesse L. Day Bourne St Saco Mechanic Falls Dallas Minnie Cole) Lunt Kesslen Shoe C Leon Angell Dane St George Urban Kennebunkport Baptist Church Hope Cemetery

Marie Brunelle 76 Biddeford resident dies after short illness

Marie B Brunelle 76 of 22 Cutts St Biddeford died at a local hospital Sunday morning after a short illness. Born November 26 1586 daughter of Francois and Marie Bergeron widow of Joseph B Brunelle she was a member of St Anne Sodality of St Josephs Parish. Survived by three daughters Irene J Brunelle Mrs Gerard Boutin and Mrs Arthur A Beaudoin all of Biddeford a brother Edmond Bergeron Central Falls RI a sister Mrs John Leahey Springfield MA and seven grandchildren. Services set for Wednesday 830 am from St Josephs Church with calling hours at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford today until 10 pm and tomorrow 10 am to 10 pm.

Marie B. Brunelle Cutts St Biddeford Francois and Marie (Gagnon) Bergeron Joseph B. Brunelle St. Anne Soda’lity St. Joseph's Parish Irene J. Brunelle Gerard Boutin Arthur A. Beaudoin Edmond Bergeron Central Falls R.I John Leahey Springfield Mass St. Joseph's Church Friends May Hall Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St

Police Break Up Large Youth Crowds at Old Orchard Beach

Police were called to Bay Avenue and West Grand Avenue in Old Orchard Beach early Sunday morning to quiet disturbances caused by 200 to 300 youths gathered in the area. Two patrol cars responded at around 3 a.m. and dispersed the crowds after considerable effort as residents complained of drinking and shouting preventing sleep.

Old Orchard Beach Bay Avenue West Grand Avenue Thearea

Partly Cloudy Portland Weather Outlook

Partly cloudy this afternoon with sunshine and mild conditions. A slight chance of isolated late showers, highs near 80 inland and 75 at the coast. Tonight, fair early with fog after midnight, lows mid to upper 40s, light winds. Tuesday fog clears in the morning and it becomes mostly sunny with easterly winds around 10 mph.

Portland

Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary Benefit Reservations Plentiful

The Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary benefit performance committee met at the home of general chairwoman Miss Lucienne C. Metayer in Biddeford. They reported patrons, subscribers, and ads sold while poster and ticket committees outlined poster distribution across Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Saco Sanford and advance ticket sales.

Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary Lucienne C. Metayer Alfred St Biddeford Louis _Pomerleau William McNally Old Orchard Beach Saco Sanford Lillian I. Viger Armand E. Reny McNally Pomerleau M. Ernest Regan Viger Metayer

Board weighs new school amid 6-3-3 plan debate

Kenneally urged a new elementary school of about 20 rooms and adoption of the 6-3-3 system, with grammar grades one through six, junior high seven to nine, and three high school years. He noted Washington Street School’s obsolescence, possible closures, and replacement needs at the junior high. He cited Fairfield School in Saco as a model, while warning city finances hinder a new project as bond proceeds lag. The Fairfield School cost about 400000 and has 18 classrooms.

Page One Kenneally Board of Education Washington Street Fairfield Saco Bradbury Wentworth Street

Training at Great Lakes for Saco youth

Dennis R. Babb age 17 son of Mr and Mrs Norman R Babb of 59 Pleasant St Saco is undergoing basic training at the Naval Recruit Training Center Great Lakes.

Dennis R. Babb Norman R. Babb Pleasant St Saco Naval Z Wuee Center Great Lakes

Biddeford Man Bound Over In Larceny Case

Paul A. Mathieu, 26, of 107 Pike St Biddeford, jailed in Saco Municipal Court after pleading guilty to larceny of a motor vehicle. Warrant said he stole a 63 sedan from Ed and Frank Corp Biddeford. found abandoned in Wells. bound over to York County Superior Court with $2000 bail. Also three liquor law cases with one conviction and two defaults. Taylor pleaded guilty as a minor to possessing liquor. fines set. others failed to appear with $25 defaults. Additional cases: Foster pleaded guilty to possessing short bass. McAuley pleaded guilty to fishing without a license. fines $10 each.

Paul A. Mathieu Pike St Biddeford Saco Municipal Court Hollis Dixon William F. Wilson Jr Mathieu Ed and Frank Corp Dixon Wells Robert Janson York County Superior Court Alfred Sheriff's Department Hilary Mahaney William H. Taylor Jr Acusinet Portland Mahaney Wiliam Foster David McAuley Dedham Mass Thomas D. Bryant

Fisherman Recovers Lost Glasses From The Ocean

Mr and Mrs Carl J Yerry of Kingston New York were swimming when Mrs Yerry lost her bifocal glasses. They searched from 1 p m to 5 p m without success until Guy Thomas of Orchard Beach reeled in the glasses while fishing. The glasses were undamaged.

Old Orchard Beach Carl J. Yerry Plymouth Ave Kingston N.Y Yerry Evergreen Motor Court Saco Guy Thomas Orchard Beach Thomas

Conference strife over civil rights tests party unity

Rockefeller warned that racial reforms, if adopted, would ruin the conference as a creative force in public life. Rosellini denied authority to block filibusters, while governors debated abolishing resolutions and shifting to committee reports. Southern leaders signaled a walkout as George Wallace denounced civil rights proposals.

Rockefeller Albert D. Rosellini Washington Rosellini Kennedy Executive Committee John Dempsey Connecticut Grant Sawyer Nevada Mark C. Hatfield Oregon Hatfield

Ritualistic Service For Hugh Phillips At Lodge

Orchard Lodge A F and A M holds a ritualistic service tonight at 7 30 at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco for Hugh Phillips a lodge member.

Orchard Lodge A. F A. M Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco Hugh Phillips

Shop the Easy Way The Journal Classified Way

A brief classified notice highlighting how to shop efficiently through The Journal Classifieds. It promotes simple browsing, clear categories, and quick results for readers seeking bargains or specific services.

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Saco Democrats View Movies Of Previous Outings

NEW GLOUCESTER The Saco Democratic Social Club gathered at the Penney Road home of Mr and Mrs Clyde S Wells. Edward Pelletier showed films from prior picnics, a water dowsing demo occurred, and Wells led a tree farm tour. A cookout and group singing followed with many members attending. The next picnic is planned at the Corriveau summer cottage on Sebago Lake.

New Gloucester Saco Democratic Social Club Clyde S. Wells Penney Road Edward Pelletier Wells Charles Gilpatric Harry Warren William Buckley Charles Glaude William Dunn Thomas Simpson Stephen Muslawski Sallie Muslawski Nettie Rounds Frank “Bud” Jones Glen Yarborough Lottie Durgan Hazel Rounds Christine Durgan Clyde Wells Leo Paul Corriveau Sebago Lake Raymond

Anita Chaloult Wins High Score Prize at Whist Night

Anita Chaloult won the high score prize at the Saturday night whist party held at Le Foy er. Special prizes went to Malvina Gaudette Rolande Villeneuve Mrs Napoleon Gobeil and Anita Chaloult. Additional score prizes were awarded to Eva Guillette Napoleon Durais Jeanne Lasante Victoria Jessis Felix Bouthillette Yvonne Dutremble Ephrem Tardif Claudia Beaudoin Paul Chabot Annette Paquin Clara Guay Marie Rose Doyon Anna Cote Adelard Bisson Nancy Perry Josephine Valliere Leona Sinclair Rolande Villeneuve and Mrs Clara Beaudoin. Consolation prizes went to Jerry Paquin and Lucienne Chouinard.

Anita Chaloult le Foyer Malvina Gaudette Rolande Villeneuve Napoleon Gobeil Eva Guillette Napoleon Duras Jeanne Lasante Victoria Jessis Felix Bouthillette Yvonne Dutremble Ephrem Tardif Claudia Beaudoin Paul Chabot Annette Paquin Clara Guay Marie Rose Doyon Anna Cote Adelard Bisson Nancy Perry Josephine Valliere Leona Sinclair Clara Beaudoin Jerrry Paquin Lucienne Chouinard Yvonne Marcotte Leo Marcoux Ronald Ruel Paul Chabot Jr Lucien C. Ruel

Beach Policeman Dies On Traffic Duty

Old Orchard Beach veteran Hugh Montgomery Phillips 65 died Sunday noon while on traffic duty in Ocean Park. He lived at 107 Saco Ave. He was born in Bideford Canada January 27 1898 and served in World War I with the Canadian Army. He held multiple community roles including Washington Avenue Methodist Church leader and Justice of the Peace. Survived by Mae his widow son Robert two sisters three brothers and several grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Washington Avenue Methodist Church with interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitors may call Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco today 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Old Orchard Beach Hugh Montgomery Phillips Ocean Park Saco Ave Bideford Prince Edward Island Canada Thomas and Elizabeth (Folland) Phillips Washington Avenue Orchard Lodge F Wnd A. M Scottish Rites McMillan Post Canadian Legion Mae Attwater) Phillips Robert Salisbury Mass Rose MacMillan Portland John Bishop William Arthur Walter Rumford Washington Avenue Methodist Church Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St

Boston Sculptor Will Lecture At Barn Gallery

Boston sculptor Richard Filipowski will lecture at Barn Gallery Associates on Thursday at 8 30 p m in the Gallery on Bourne's Lane at Shore Road. The free talk will include colored chalk illustrations and a synopsis of his art dimensions leading to his expression. He has taught at MIT since 1953 and helped found Harvard’s design fundamentals course.

Richard Filipowski Barn Gallery Associates Bourne’s Lane Shore Road Filipowski Boston MIT Harvard Poland Ontario Canada Moholy-Nagy Chicago New England Massachusetts Texas Joan Peterson Addison Gallery of American Art Andover Mass

Stolen Televisions From Saco Motels

Th ree television sets valued at 399 dollars were taken from two Saco motels. Police suspect the same party committed both thefts. At Oak Ledge Motel Jerry Vermette reported two sets worth 269 dollars stolen from two units rented by five people. Two hours later the same car appeared at Lords Motel where two men rented a unit for the night and a 130 dollar set was missing. Officers noted no beds slept in and owners could not identify the visitors. Rhode Island registration for the car is being checked.

Saco Jerry Vermette Oak Ledge Portland Road Lord’s Rhode Island

Area Residents Enrolled For Summer School

Enrollment for the University of Maine summer session at Orono and Portland campuses totals about 3,388 with 1,283 in the first three week session and 2,105 in the six week term. Area participants include multiple residents from Orono Biddeford Hollis Center Old Orchard Beach Saco Wells and West Buxton plus numerous names across Portland and Kennebunk Beach Ogunquit Cape Porpoise and nearby towns.

Orono Portland University of Maine Biddeford Albert Beaudoin, III Mary Brady Irene Dwelley Catherine Hoyt Mary Judge Bernard Ross Jean Souliere Gerald Small Elaine White Hollis Center Paul McNabb Loretta Robitaille Wells Helena Rode Beatrice Spiller Joyce Smith West Buxton Carol Christe Ernest Eaton Anthony Wedge Bar Mills Margaret Berry Marjorie Allen Albert Beaudoin III Frances Blais Joan Byrne Robert Clarke Diane Davis Lucille Dubois Joan Duranceau Marcel Faucher Roger Fleurant Sheila Gagnon John Houle Joan Keaveny Pamela McAlevey Dorothy McGown Gerald Sevigny John Stebbins Odette Stebbins Evelyn Swanson James Throumoulos Cape Porpoise Drusilla Sandra

Rotary Governor Saucier to Tour Maine and New Hampshire

A Quebec born Rotarian, Gaston Saucier, district 779 governor, will visit Biddeford on Wednesday and Kennebunk on Thursday with his wife Francoise. District 779 spans Canada and New England, aiming to unite members across borders despite jurisdictional lines. In the same weekend, a tragedy toll rose with at least 12 highway deaths across New England, Massachusetts leading, plus 16 total weekend fatalities nationwide.

Quebec Canada Gaston Saucier Mont-Joli Que Quebec City Biddeford Kennebunk Ttose Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Reay International Saucier Francoise Associated Press New England Maineland Vermont Connecticut Cindy Lee Edgecomb Howland Maxfield Eugene Smith New Haven Conn Anneth Gordon South Boston Frank W. Richards Atkinson Sebec River Sebec David A. Gordon Keene N.H Sullivan

Eclipse Weekend Draws Big Crowds with No Major Accidents

Report from Bangor and Edmonton describe a booming weekend as spectators gathered along the eclipse path. Despite a four to six degree temperature drop and 62 seconds of totality, there were no traffic fatalities or serious injuries. Bangor saw a mixed verdict with clouds spoiling visibility, while observers in Prospect Harbor praised the sight. Canadian scientists and pilots aboard the American Astrojet studied solar flares and shadow dynamics, noting an anticipated era of eclipse watching and plans for faster aircraft to chase the moon’s shadow.

Bangor Portland Sweden Eddmonton Canada Malcolm Scott Carpenter United States Alaska Pacific Northwest Japan Asaka Maine United Ie

Kennedy to brief Congress on rail labor reform plan

Kennedy met railroads and unions after breakfast with Labor Secretary Wirtz then scheduled talks with congressional leaders. A White House draft outline was prepared as talks continued toward possible compulsory arbitration or mediation before a deadline. A July 29 reprieve was agreed as unions and carriers kept bargaining while White House seeks a settlement.

Congress Kennedy W. Willard Wirtz Cape Cod Capital Eodore C. Sorensen White House Pierre Salinger Wirtz

Band Concert Scheduled Tuesday in Biddeford Series

The fifth of eight Biddeford municipal concerts by Painchaud's Band will be performed Tuesday at Memorial Field on May Street. The text notes it marks 50 years since Painchaud's Band decided to incorporate and lists the band officers for 1913.

Biddeford Painchaud Memorial, Field, May Street

School Concert Officers and Rain Plan Detailed

President Joseph Martin and officers listed for the year include Ludger Picher as President and Alfred Cloutier as Treasurer. If rain delays, the concert moves to Thursday evening due to a concert at Ocean Park Wednesday.

Joseph Martin George Reay Elmer Whitney Joseph Morin Ludger Picher John Jarry Harold Blaisdell Alfred Cloutier Ocean Park

Nuclear Nonaggression Pact Ties Western Alliance

Discussion of a nonaggression arrangement that would not require approval by all Western allies. A key defect noted by Moscow is that Kennedy’s pledge would not bind West Germany, the main European government the Soviet Union aims to constrain under such a treaty.

Western Alliance iKennedy

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