Local personals note medical updates from Saco and Biddeford
Frank S. Whitten of 163 North Street Saco is a patient at Webber Hospital. Theodore Drouin of $1 Forest Street Saco has returned to work at Libby and Dow civil engineers after a six week illness. Maureen A. Couture daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond D Couture of 25 Orchard Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Mercy Hospital Portland.
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Frank S. Whitten
North St
Saco
Webber Hospital
Theodore Drouin
Forest St
Libby and Dow, Civil Engineers
Maureen A. Couture
Raymond D. Couture
Orchard St
Biddeford
Mercy Hospital
Portland
Biddeford Council and Knights to Meet at Washington Street Hall
Biddeford Council and the Knights of Columbus plan a meeting tonight at the Washington Street Hall in Biddeford. Proceedings will cover local civic matters and community activities.
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Biddeford
Knights of Columbus
Washington Street Hall
Church Notes Cadets Meet Friday at 8 30 p m
Higher Grade Corp cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8:30 p m in the church hall to discuss program plans and community outreach.
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Saco Salvation Army
Nuclear Test Ban Talks and Africa Pact Offer
Khrushchev outlines a potential path to a safer world with a Western Soviet nonaggression pledge and a nuclear test ban. The proposed treaty would ban atmospheric, underwater and outer space tests, require signatories to refrain from aiding weapon spread, and allow withdrawal with 60 days notice. It excludes underground tests due to inspection gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khrur
Africa
Geneva
Market rally as rail strike delayed boosts stocks
New York stocks surged at the open on news of another postponement of a threatened rail strike with heavy trading. The AP average rose about 2.0 points at noon to 266.1 as industrials led gains. oils and rails advanced while aerospace and tobacco mixed. Bond prices also climbed on broader strength.
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New York
Chrysler
Associated Press
Rails
Jones
General Motors
Ford
Altough
Illinois Central
Chesapeake & Ohio
IBM
Xerox
Control Data
U.S
Fairchild Camera
American Stock Exchange
Canal Denied Office Site At Kennebunk
A Canal National Bank official reported that the bank’s application to open an office in Kennebunk was denied by the Comptroller of the Currency in Washington. The bank expressed disappointment and cited a perceived need for more local banking offices, while Ocean National Bank officials welcomed the decision, noting opposition from two area banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canal National Bank
Sin Kennebunk
the Comptroller of Currency
Washington, D. C
Ocean National Bank
Surplus Food Distribution Planned at Old Orchard Beach Town Hall
Town Manager Leon F. Jones announced that surplus food will be distributed to eligible residents on Monday and Tuesday next week. Hours are 9 to 11 AM and 1 to 3 PM at Old Orchard Beach Town Hall.
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Old Orchard Beach
Leon F. Jones
Safe Church Criticized by Methodist Leader at Conference
In Redlands California AP report Rev. Dr. J Wallace Hamilton of St Petersburg Florida challenged churches for seeking safety and conformity. He warned religion that flees battle with real evils has no kinship with Christ who faced the cross.
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Redlands
Calif
J. Wallace Hamilton
St. Petersburg
Fla
Death of Mrs Nina Cienewicz at Old Orchard Beach
Mrs Nina Cienewicz 45 of Berlin Conn summered at Smith Cabins Heath Street died suddenly at the cabins at 1 55 am Doctors MA Gaudda and York County Medical Examiner Dr Stephen Cobb ruled a coronary attack. She was born in New Britain daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Bura, survived by widower Stanley and one daughter. Burial in Rocky Hill Conn funeral arrangements by Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home.
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Old Orchard Beach
Nina Cienewicz
Berlin
Conn
Smith Cabins
Heath Street
Michael M. P. Magaudda
York County
Stephen Cobb
Cienewicz
New Britain
Joseph Bura
Stanley
Rocky Hill
lConn
Clara A Williams Dies Widowed Author in Kennebunkport
Clara A Williams 80 widow of George Williams died yesterday afternoon at a local convalescent home after a lengthy illness. Born December 6, 1882 in Newark New Jersey she was a noted children's book author creator of The Adventures of Jack and Betty and a coloring book pioneer. Survived by sons Robert Rushforth of Kennebunkport daughters Marianne Perkins of Biddeford Massachusetts Elizabeth Reppucci of Peabody and several grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. Bibber Memorial Chapel 67 Summer St. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call tonight 7 to 9 at the chapel.
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Kennebunk
Clara A. Williams
George Williams
Newark
N.J
Arthur B
Bertha F. ‘Neinan) Andrews
Jack
Betty
Wheaton College
Norton
Mass
Robert
Rushforth
Kennebunkport
Marianna Perkins
Biddeford
Elizabeth Reppucci
Peabody
Bibber
Alfred Bourgault obituary in Boston resident dies suddenly
Alfred Bourgault 54 died suddenly in Boston where he had lived ten years. Born in Kingfield he worked for Pepperell Manufacturing Co and Saco Lowell Shop while in Biddeford. Survived by mother Julia Bourgault three sons Raymond George and Richard two daughters Marjorie Rebecca Julia fifteen grandchildren and several relatives. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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Alfred Bourgault
Boston
Kingfield
Ajenor
Julia (Charron) Bourgault
Biddeford
Pepperell Manufacturing Co
Saco Lowell
Saco
Julia Bourgault
Raymond Bourgault
Hartford
Charge Against Jail Inmate Is Not Pressed
Two cases heard by Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason at Biddeford Municipal Court. Rodney F. Thayer, 19, of Kennebunk paid a $10 fine for passing a red light. Roland Croteau, 46, of Biddeford pleaded guilty to assault and was fined $25 or 30 days. he paid the fine. Herve Lacroix, 44, inmate at York County Jail, had malicious mischief charges dismissed for lack of evidence.
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Gerald C. Nason
Biddeford
Rodney FE. Thayer
Kennebunk
Roland Croteau
Smalls Court
Nason
Croteau
Herve Lacroix
York County
Alfred
Portland Weather Update Hot Afternoon and Coastal Cool Spot
The forecast calls for a sunny hot afternoon in Portland with highs in the low 90s, cooler 80s along coastal capes and islands. Southeast winds around 10 mph. Tonight remains fair and warm with lows in the 60s and calm winds. Friday continues sunny and hot with light variable winds.
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Portland
Daughter born to Mr and Mrs Simonds in Augusta
To Mr and Mrs Stephen P Simonds of Augusta a daughter was born at Augusta General Hospital on July 24. Mrs Simonds is the former Judith Cole. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joseph T Cole of Kennebunk and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Stephen P Simonds Sr of Pittsfield Massachusetts.
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Stephen P. Simonds
Augusta
Augusta General Hospital
Simonds
Judith Cole
Joseph T. Cole
Kennebunk
Stephen P. Simonds Sr
Pittsfield
Mass
Nixon in Berlin Prompts Warm Gestures Amid Tense Crowd
During a two hour stop in East Berlin Nixon and wife Pat toured behind the Iron Curtain with an American entourage. A 70s woman kissed his hand and wished for prayers as East German security pressed nearby. Nixon praised West allegiance while noting limited speech freedom.
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Nixon
Red Wall
Pat
U.S
West Berlin
Jack Crown
Nixons
California
Harry S. Truman
East Berlin
United States
Elaine Johnson Identified As Garland's Bride
The Associated Press identifies Elaine Carry Johnson of Washington as the bride of former U. S. Representative Peter A. Garland. The marriage occurred in Juarez on June 17, per the Marriage License Bureau of Juarez. Garland is in divorce proceedings with Elizabeth T. Garland of Saco. a Maine judge has not yet ruled the Mexican divorce valid.
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Associated Press
U. S
Peter A. Garland
Elaine Carry Johnson
Washington, D. C
Juarez
Mexico
Garland
Elizabeth T. Garland
Saco
York County
Alfred
Thomas Delahanty
Alfred Court
Maine
Elaine Johnson
First
Tax Collections In Sace Lagging Behind Year Ago
Tax Collector Roy Tounge said July 15 tax collections lag last year as of that date. Through July 24 total collections reach $127,592.68 while last year's figure on July 15 was $371,282. no 1% early payment discount this year and later bill mailing cited as causes.
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Roy Tounge
Tounge
Governors clash over civil rights at conference vote
Governors Rhodes of Ohio glowed over Cleveland hosting the 1964 conference while Republican John Anderson Jr. of Kansas was named chairman, succeeding Democrat Albert D. Rosellini of Washington as party lines rotated. Rockefeller tried a civil rights declaration, was defeated, and 29 governors including four Republicans endorsed Kennedy’s civil rights program.
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Rhodes
Ohio
Cleveland
John Anderson Jr
Kansas
Albert D. Rosellini
Washington
Kennedy
Rockefeller
New York
Endicott Peabody
Massachusters
California
Edmund G
Pat) Brown
Rockefeller Aims For Delegates In 1964 Convention
Rockefeller counts on 512 votes from listed states and 70 votes from New England plus 60 from Oregon Washington and Colorado and 37 from Alaska Hawaii DC Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Observers foresee a possible Rockefeller Goldwater clash and a convention stalemate seeking other candidates.
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Rockefeller
Goldwater
Fire destroys one and a half story house. $8000 loss
Fire Chief Harold F. E. Jones said the house was fully involved when crews arrived and nothing could be saved. An investigation into the cause was planned by Jones and a state fire inspector. The resident, identified as Garton, operated a poultry farm until January when a previous barn fire burned that structure and he was burned trying to extinguish it.
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Harold FE. Jones
Jones
Garton
Dior Shows Open Bosom Winter Line
Paris AP Dior unveils the boldest low cut bosom line in years with hems modestly below the kneecap while waists rise in shifts and chemises. Marc Bohan presents fall winter designs. some gowns reveal nearly full bosoms, sparking talk of potential hemline drops next spring as designers watch. Jacques Heim trims hems by about three inches in his fall and winter wear.
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Paris
Christian Dior
House of Dior
Marc Bohan
Jacques Heim
Youth Admits Rifle Staying In South Boston
A 14 year old boy admitted firing a rifle from a South Boston apartment window killing 40 year old John Redfern who had come from St John New Brunswick. The youth said he thought the gun unloaded and did not intend to hit anyone. He was charged with delinquency by means of manslaughter and placed with juvenile authorities.
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Boston
John Redfern
Fom
Harvey Macauley
Marblehead
Redfern
Edward Sherry
Sherry
Railroads Postpone Fight as Congress Delays Kennedy Plan
Congress faces a work rules strike deadline as Rep. Oren Harris and Sen. John Pastore urge postponement while hearings on the Kennedy plan proceed. Railroads seek to cut 60,000 jobs including 32,000 firemen and push other rule changes. Wirtz argues administration case. Loomis backs Kennedy. five unions remain opposed in St Louis.
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House Commerce Committee
Oren Harris
D-Ark
John O. Pastore
D-R.1
Senate Commerce Committee
Congress
Pastore
Harris
House Committee
The
Commerce Commission
W. Willard Wirtz
Loomis
Wolfe
Senate
Kennedy
H. Gilbert
Independent Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
St. Louis
Union Chosen at Cushman Portland Plant
The American Bakery and Confectionery Workers Union AFL-CIO was chosen as bargaining agent for Cushman Baking Co. Portland plant production and maintenance employees. Employees voted 166 to 95 in an NLRB election Tuesday in favor of union representation. Certification will take five days, according to union officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
American Bakery and Confectionery Workers Union
Afl-Cio
Cushman Baking Co
National Labor Relations Board
Saco Fire and Police Report Quiet Day Yet
Both fire and police departments in Saco had no fire or accident calls yesterday and this morning. The closest activity was a courtesy rescue of a cat from a roof on 24 North Street this morning, with two ambulance calls yesterday and one this morning.
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Saco
North St
Congress weighs postponement on railroad work rules
Congress receives the railroad industry’s answer to delay a new set of work rules that could trigger a nationwide strike. The Fair Employment Practices bill appears poised to be the first civil rights measure acted on in the House this session.
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Congress
International
Hearing Against Hoffa Delayed By Closet Door
In Nashville a pre trial hearing for Teamster President James R Hoffa was postponed when a bulky closet door jammed shut. A marshal bailiffs and attorneys struggled, a carpenter was summoned, Hoffa removed his left shoe and banged at the hinges until a janitor opened the door. The closet held defense attorneys briefcases.
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Nashville
Milk price ruling eyed after April hearing by milk commission
The Milk discount firm pressed a public hearing to trim minimum ces. the commission cut minimums for quantity buys and store milk. Cumberland Farms official Hascotes labeled the move worthless, while the new August prices would set home delivery minimums at 26 cents quart 50 cents half gallon 92 cents gallon and store minimums at 25 49 and 89 cents respectively. A housewife could save up to 15 cents a gallon buying at a store. Hascotes said half gallon and gallon prices remain too high and a Pine Tree Milk Consumers Association urged about 80 cents per gallon.
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Milk Commission
Cumberland Farms
Demetrious Hascotes
Hascotes
Population and coffee statistics cited across eras
The text notes that 60 percent of the nation's Negro population resided in the South, with 92 percent living in Southern states in 1860. It also compares coffee consumption, stating Americans brewed 46 cups per pound in 1949 and 63 cups currently.
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South
Three Drowned After Cabin Cruiser Swamps Off Rye
At Rye Harbor New Hampshire three people drowned when the 18 foot cabin cruiser Carol Lou was swamped about six miles off Rye Harbor. Harold W. Jones, 38, of Schenectady was the sole survivor found clinging to a victim and taken to Portsmouth Hospital in good condition. The deceased were not yet identified. all aboard wore life jackets and had been in the water roughly 12 hours after the vessel failed to return from a fishing trip to the Isles Shoals. In Washington the Joint Chiefs of Staff remained uncertain on the administrations limited nuclear test ban plan, with no formal position taken as hearings were anticipated to clarify technical questions. The draft permits renunciation if a party feels security is compromised, a clause concerning chiefs’ concern.
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Rye
N.H
Carol Lou
Ryerbor
Coast Guard
Harold W. Jones
Howard St
Schenecta
Jones
Rye Harbor
Isles Shoals
Hampton
Portsmouth
Isles of Shoals
Portsmouth Hospital
Washington
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Moscow
United States
Soviet Union
Britain
Richard Russell
D-Ga
Senate Armed Services Committee
Dean Rusk
Russell
Henry M. _ Jackson
D-Wash
Patten Plans To Build Business Block In Saco
William A. Patten of 1 Sawyer Street Saco announced plans to erect a two store business block at Temple and Scammon Streets after removing a two family home and an unused store. He recently bought 59 Temple Street and 2 Scammon Street from Ruth Maybury. Several potential tenants show interest. construction start date not set.
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William A. Patten
Sawyer St
Saco
Temple and
Scammon Streets
Temple Street
Temple St
Scammon Street
Ruth Maybury
Patten
Hinman Firm’s Maine Plant Damaged by Fire
Flames gutted a Maine wood products plant housing knotty pine paneling croquet sets and reels for wire and cable. The Skowhegan Croquet Co. division operated from the basement. Owned since 1929 by the W H Hinman family, the firm also runs a road construction contractor. Sprinkler system in place, insured, reconstruction planned for the manufacturing division.
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Page One
Skowhegan Croquet Co
W.H. Hinman
Maine
Bubar
Backing Accident Reported At Beach Parking Lot
Damage estimated at 250 dollars occurred when a car backing from a Second Avenue lot struck an unoccupied parked vehicle owned by Jean M. Hevey of Longueuil, Quebec. The driver was Marcelle O Morin, 50, of Biddeford. No injuries were reported and Hevey’s car damage was not estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Second Avenue
Marcelle
Morin
Graham St
Biddeford
Jean M. Hevey
Longuial
Que
Hevey
Parslow bound over on rape charge in Gorham case
Carleton F. Parslow Jr., 27, of Flag Pond Road Saco, charged with raping a 16 year old girl in Gorham. He was bound over to the Cumberland County Superior Court for the September term after probable cause was found. Bail set at $10,000. Parslow pleaded innocent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook
Carleton F. Parslow Jr
Flag Pond Road
Saco
Cumberland County Superior Court
Parslow
Gorham
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Canal
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IGH A.M. P
Warsaw
Budapest
Charles H. Cagle
Mobile
Ala
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Dior
Lucie Noel
National Rockefeller
Hoffa
Sneider’s Grocery Center
West Street
la Rosa
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