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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1964

Page

2

Local Personal Notices From Saco Biddeford Area

Kani Ramadon of 47 Oak Street Saco is a patient at Webber Hospital. Caroline E Marquis of 326 Granite Street Biddeford is a patient at Notre Dame Hospital. George R Sansoucy son of Hormidas and Mrs Sansoucy of 12 Rathier Street Biddeford has been promoted to private first class with the 34th Munitions Maintenance Squadron and serves near Gelsenkirchen Germany. He graduated from the Signal Corps School at Fort Monmouth New Jersey.

Kani Ramadon Oak St Saco Webber Hospital Caroline E. Marquis Granite St Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital George R. Sansoucy Hormidas Sansoucy Rathier St 34Th Munitions Maintenance Squadron Gelsenkirchen Germany Signal Corps Fort Monmouth N. J

Mid-week Prayer Meetings Placed Across Saco and Surroundings

Faithful gather for mid week prayer and Bible study on Thursday at 7 30 p m. at Bible Baptist church 144 Ferry road Saco First Baptist on Ocean avenue Old Orchard Beach and First Assembly of God church in the Ahepa home 22 Pleasant street Saco reflecting local church activities.

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco First Baptist O Cod Church Ahepa Pleasant Street

Marriage Intentions Filed in Saco Clerk's Office

The Saco City Clerk's office records marriage intentions for Fred William Tenney of 17 Moody St and Evelyn Mac Kanh of 17 Moody St both listed in the filing.

Saco Fred William Tenney Moody St Evelyn Mac Kanh

Dump Fire Quelled By 0 C B Fighters

Firemen from 0 C B responded at 10 25 am to a brush fire near the old dump in OLD ORCHARD BEACH. The blaze started when rubbish burning at the dump blew into woods and about 1000 gallons of water were used. A faulty alarm at St Margaret s Church triggered two alarms at 5 30 am and 9 am.

Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret's Church

Stock market inches higher after seven straight declines

New York stocks crept up in early trading after a seven session slide. The Associated Press average rose to 318.1 as industrials and rails gained slightly and several high priced issues advanced modestly. Dow rose 2.44 with gains scattered among Ford American Motors Gulf Oil Boeing Texaco and Du Pont while several others eased.

New York Associated Press Dow Jones U.S. Steel Ford American Motors Gulf Oil Texas Gulf Boeing Douglas Lockheed IBM Polaroid du Pont

Kennebunkport Maling Veteran, Civic Leader Dies

L Clifford Maling 69 of Kennebunkport died after brief illness in Biddeford hospital. He retired as town selectman in March after long service. Survivors include son Laurin, daughter Mrs Ern est Lush, brother George W and two grandchildren. Services held at Masonic Temple with interment in Arundel Cemetery.

Kennebunkport L. Clifford Maling Biddeford Louise Emmons Maling Ismael F. and Abbie (Clifford) Maling Arundel Lodge AF and Aurora Order of the ‘Eastern Star Maine Horseman's Association Southern Maine Driving Club Masonic

Fire incident prompts Biddeford firefighters response

Gasoline spilled on Franklin Street drew Biddeford firefighters at 1 40 p m and was washed away to prevent ignition. A second call at 2 38 p m to Westland Shoe Corp Smith Street reported a dust collector fire, extinguished with a booster. Property owned by Biddeford Saco Development Corp. The text also provides a tomato aspic recipe with gelatin and tomato juice.

Franklin Street Biddeford Westland Shoe Corp Smith Street Biddeford-Saco Development Corp

Card of Thanks to Dr Gerardi and Saco Hospital Staff

Mrs Gertrude Daly expresses gratitude to Dr Gerardi and the Saco hospital staff for care of her husband. She thanks friends neighbors and all who sent flowers ecards furnished cars and drivers and offered sympathy during her bereavement.

Gerardi Saco Hospital Gertrude Daly

Obituary: Mrs Florence S Severance 79 of Mou sam Road

Mrs Florence S Severance widow of Leon C Severance died at home on Mou sam Road aged 79. Born December 17 1884 she was daughter of James Moody and Minnie Kenniston. Survived by two sons five daughters two sisters twenty grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements set with Angel Funeral Home and services Friday at 10 30 and 2 30 at East Andover.

Kennebunk Florence S. Severance Mousam Road Leon C. Severance James, Moody Minnie (Swallow) Kenniston Andover Academy Kennebunk Baptist Church Lotus Leon O Gooch’s Beach Henry B Oscar Stuart East Andover

Mrs Dorothy Lermond Dies In Saco At 59

Mrs Dorothy Mae Lermond 59 wife of Paul L Lermond of Flag Pond Road Saco died this morning Born in Woolwich Sept 18 1904 daughter of Jordon and Harriet Gowen Wright Resident of Saco for years educated in Woolwich survivors include her widower two daughters Leona Emery Buxton Center and Roberta Woods Barre Mass her parents Harriet Wright Arundel and Jordon Wright Woolwich eight grandchildren Funeral services will be Friday at 1 pm from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco interment Buxton Lower Corner Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm

Dorothy Mae Lermond Paul L. Lermond Flag Pond Saco Woolwich Jordon Harriet (Gowen) Wright Leona Emery Buxton Center Roberta Woods Barre Mass Harriet Wright Arundel Jordon Wright Dennett and Craig Main St Buxton Lower Coriner Calli

Longtime Biddeford resident Mary Minnehan dies at 71

Mrs. Mary C. Minnehan 71 of 158 Hill St Biddeford died yesterday after a long illness born in County Cork Ireland May 18 1893 daughter of John and Ellen Lombard a communicant of St Marys Church she immigrated to the United States as a teen and married William Minnehan survivors include her widow three daughters Mary Desjardins Grace Conley Nancy Fogg three sons Francis W Charles D John W four sisters Hannah Lombard Mrs Robert Strickland Mrs Catherine Hanson Mrs Joseph Levasseur three brothers James Lombard William Lombard Patrick Lombard 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews A requiem high mass will be held Friday at 9 a m at St Marys Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery Friends may call Cosgrove Funeral Home today and tomorrow 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p m

Mary C. Minnehan Hill St Biddeford County Cork Ireland John Ellen Grace) Lombard St. Mary's Church William Minnehan Jer Mary Desjardins Grace ‘Conley Nancy Fogg Fall Francis W Charles D John W Hayward Calif Hannah Lombard Robert Strickland Catherine Hanson Saco Joseph Levasseur Oxford James Lombard William Lombard Westbrook Patrick Lombard Chicago St. Mary's Cemetery Cosgrove Elm St Tomore

Portland Weather Update With Thunderstorms Possible

This afternoon expects variable cloudiness warm and humid with thunderstorms forming. Highs upper 70s to low 80s along the coast and in the 80s inland, with potential severe storms and hail from squally winds late afternoon. Tonight storms end early then clearing and cooler, lows in the 50s. Wind south to southwest 15 to 25 mph, gusts higher in storms, shifting northwest tonight. Thursday calmer, drier, and cooler.

Portland

July Tides Daylight Time Readout

Tides for July show daily high and low tides with four readings per day. Data lists A M P M times across July 29 30 31 with specific hour marks for high and low tides.

Democrats and Goldwater vie for momentum at conventions

The Democratic and Republican races shape national strategy as Barry Goldwater pushes party unity with campaign debates against President Johnson. civil rights groups meet in New York while race riots and politics dominate the agenda. Ranger 7 heads for a moon photo plunge. Nine of fourteen trapped miners in eastern France are alive.

Ioe Barry Goldwater GOP House Senate Goldwater Johnson Orvald. Faubus Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller New York Ranger 7 Ieauty-Sitter

Funeral Services Held for Mrs Marie L Boisse

Funeral services for Mrs Marie Louise Boisse of 159 Alfred St Biddeford were held at St Joseph Church. Rt Rev Msgr Eli Hevey celebrated a solemn high mass of requiem with Rev Marc Franck as deacon and Rev Sylvia Levesque as subdeacon. Burial was in St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford with committal prayers by Father Janck. Out of town relatives attended from Haverhill Lewiston Lawrenceville and other places.

Marie L. Boisse Marie Louise Boisse Alfred St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Eli Hevey Marc Franck Sylvia Levesque St. Josep Choir Diana Rousselle Guy Boisse Albert Dufresne Bertrand Godin Lewiston Alexandre Masse George Masse Liane Boisvert Leo Masse Lawrenceville P.Q Roger Peloquin Willimansett Mass Pierre Reinhard Pawtucket R. I Raymond Blanchette Sanford

Edward Lefebvre Jr Rites Held in Biddeford

Funeral services for Edward Lefebvre Jr son of Mr and Mrs Edward Lefebvre were held at St Andre s Church Biddeford this morning. Rev Edmond Hache celebrated the requiem high mass with St Andre s choir directed by Mrs Laura Proulx. Burial followed in St Joseph s Cemetery with graveside prayers by Rev Bernard Nicknair. Bearers were Arthur Dupuis Louis Lavigne Ronald Lavigne and Ronald Danis. Out of town relatives attended from Salem and Worcester Massachusetts and Rockdale Massachusetts.

Edward Lefebvre JR Edward Lefebvre Water St Biddeford St. Andre's Church Edmond Hache St. Andre's Choir Lauria Proulx St. Joseph's Cemetery Bernard Nicknair Arthur Dupuis Louis Lavigne Ronald Lavigne Ronald Danis Jhalmer Landern

Obituary for Amedee Guillette of Saco

Amedee Guillette 57 of 155 Bradbury St Saco died last night at a local hospital. Born in Biddeford son of Joseph and Marie Guillette he belonged to Sacred Heart League of St Andre parish and Fraternal Order of Eagles. He worked 33 years at Pepperell Manufacturing as a loom repairer. Survived by widow Rosilda five stepsisters two brothers and many nephews and nieces. Funeral Friday at 8 am from Notre Dame de Lourdes Funeral Home Beach St Saco to Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco.

Amedee Guillette Bradbury St Saco Biddeford Joseph and Marie Bavigne) Guillette Sacred Heart “League of Guillette Hisidow Rosilda (Morin Henry Picard Emile Lemieux Hartford Conn Henry Vaillancourt Gernard Morin William Currit Conrad George Notre Dame de Lourdes Beach St Church

New Red White and Blue Driver’s License Unveiled

Kentucky introduces a patriotic driver's license card replacing dull photostat copies. The Safety Department says the colored card will cost less to produce and be harder to counterfeit. State Police report breaking up three license counterfeiting rings in recent years.

Frankfort Kentucky Safety Department

Kennebunk Court Docket Records Multiple Traffic Pleas

The Kennebunk court docket lists numerous traffic charges with pleas guilty or not guilty. Defendants include Suzanne J. Roux Biddeford and Chester H. Barnes, among others, with fines from 10 to 50 dollars and several cases continued for sentencing or set for August hearings.

Kennebunk Court

Army Worms May Pose Problem In Winter

New England agriculture officials report widespread army worm infestations across several states. The pests threaten forage crops and feed corn, with heavy damage to sweet corn and small grains. Authorities warn against improper pesticides and note moth emergence may end immediate crop threats next week.

Boston New England Frederick C. Lees Providence Little Compton Massachusetts Plymouth Middlesex County Franklin Berkshire Hampshire Hampden Maine Ed Johnson York Cumberland Androscoggin New Hampshire Concord Lebanon Connecticut River

Tupper to Be Guest at McIntire Dinner

Rep. Stanley R. Tupper of Maine named head table guest at a Poland Spring dinner honoring Rep. Clifford G. McIntire. The event raises 100 dollars a plate as McIntire seeks Senate seat and Tupper campaigns for re election amid Goldwater opposition. attenders include Gov. Reed, Sen. Morton, Speaker, dinner chair Ralph Cutting and Roger Putnam with Esther Hawley. Richard Stride of Portland to be master of ceremonies.

Bangor Stanley R. Tupper Maine Poland Clifford G. McIntire Tupper Barry Goldwater McIntire Senate Arizona Reed Thruston Morton R Ky Ralph H. Cutting Roger A. Putnam GOP Esther Hawley MclIntire Richard J. Stride Portland

Biographical Births and Local Court Fines Report

At Notre Dame Hospital a daughter Marie Johanne to Mr and Mrs Pierre Beau lieu in Sillery Quebec weighing eight pounds two ounces July. A son Kenneth John to Mr and Mrs Raymond La brecque in Biddeford weighing five pounds one ounce July 18. To Officer and Mrs Charles Desper in Saco a son David Allen weighing 10 pounds July 15. A daughter Suzanne Marie to Mr and Mrs Robert Landry in Biddeford weighing six pounds ten ounces July 19. A son Paul Albert to Mr and Mrs Roger Beaulieu in Biddeford weighing seven pounds eight ounces July. A daughter Nancy Marie to Mr and Mrs Beatrice Dumont in Biddeford weighing eight pounds four ounces July 22. A son Guy Raymond to Mr and Mrs Gerard Crepeau in Biddeford weighing seven pounds July 24. A daughter Priscilla Louise to Mr and Mrs Robert La Pointe in Old Orchard Beach weighing seven pounds two ounces July 26 indefinitely. In other items Smith pleads innocent. Malcolm Daggett Thomaston guilty to no inspection sticker. Parker Lightbody Malden paid 25 dollars for operating left of center. Lance Harrington Brattleboro paid 10 dollars for operating an unregistered vehicle.

Notre Dame Hospital Pierre Beaulieu Charles Huot Sillery Que Marie Johanne Raymond Labrecque Cleaves St Biddeford Kenneth John Charles Desper Middle St Saco David Allen Robert Landry South St Suzanne Marie Beatrice Dumont Main St Nancy Marie Gerard Crepeau Newtown Road Guy Raymond Robert Lapointe Janet Avenue Old Orchard Beach Priscilla Louise Smith Malcolm Daggett Thomaston Parker Lightbody Malden Mass Lance Harrington Brattleboro

Boy Is Injured When Struck By Automobile

OLD ORCHARD BEACH Carl Valliere five son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Valliere of 128 Union Ave was taken to Saco Osteopathic Hospital yesterday in the Saco ambulance and from there to the Maine Medical Center Portland after being struck by an automobile driven by Albert Joseph Giroux 31 of 60 Washington Ave The accident occurred while the boy was crossing Union Avenue police said The driver applied his brakes and tried to avoid hitting the child but was unable to stop in time he reported police said Robert Cyr Quebec reported no police that his car was sideswiped by an unknown vehicle while parked on First Street

Old Orchard Beach Carl Valliere Ralph Valliere Union Ave Saco Osteopathic Hospital Saco Maine Medical Center Portland Albert Joseph Giroux Washington Ave Union Avenue Robert Cyr Quebec First Street

Saco Youth Pleads Guilty To Speeding

Elmer Stanley Daugherty 60 of Portland waived hearing at Saco Municipal Court on operating under the influence of liquor with an appeal to York County Superior Court September term. Incident on Maine Turnpike July 23. Other cases: Allen Salvaggi 30 Weymouth pleaded guilty to red light violation paid $10. Francis J. Smith 35 Old Orchard Beach pleaded guilty imprudent driving paid $15. Luther L. Tripp Jr. 16 Laco pleaded guilty speeding paid $20 on Ferry Road. Pau Parizeau 49 Montreal pleaded guilty passing on a curve Sea Side Avenue given $15 suspended fine.

Portland Elmer Stanley Daugherty Saco Municipal York County Superior Court Maine Turnpike William F. Wilson Jr Allen Salvaggi Weymouth Mass Francis J. Smith Portland Ave Old Orchard Beach Luther L. Tripp Jr Pau Parizeau Montreal Seaside Avenue

Fire destroys Bucksport wharf and warehouse

Wind driven flames swept a Bucksport wharf and warehouse in the business district Tuesday night. The pier owned by Sprague and Co. coal and oil dealers was destroyed and could not be replaced for 150 dollars, Fire Chief Gayland Redman said.

Bucksport Sprague and Co Gayland Redman

C B Youth Is Honored At Party

Birth day farewell party for John Buckley son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Buckley Green St Biddeford who entered the U S Army and left this morning for Fort Dix New Jersey More than 100 guests attended the affair held in the AMVETS Hall in Old Orchard Beach Arrangements were led by his parents and local residents James L Sullivan Jr Walter Prendergast and Mr and Mrs James L Sullivan Sr

Old Orchard John Buckley Raymond Buckley Green St Biddeford U.S Army Fort Dix N.J Amvets Buckley James L. Sullivan Jr

Champagne Punch Tip for a Summer Bridal Party

A summer wedding detail suggests pouring champagne gently into the punch to create a bubbly drink. The guidance emphasizes a light pour to maintain the sparkle of the beverage.

Rules Waived for Helpful Lad

In Portsmouth New Hampshire Herald story, rules were waived for 14 year old David Thompson of Kittery after he used his newsbag to help a family remove a skunk from beneath a porch.

Kittery Portsmouth N. H Herald David Thompson David

Lewiston Auburn Officials Clash Over Highway Plan Lag

Lewiston and Auburn officials dispute a Washington report placing their Twin Cities among 79 urban areas lagging in new construction planning under the 1962 federal aid highway act. Mayor Marcotte cites state lag and cites funds approved for a traffic survey. City Manager Brackett says Auburn may lag but aims to finish by July 1, 1965 deadline.

Lewiston Auburn Washington Twin Cities Federal Bureau of Public Roads Maine Roland Marcotte Board of Finance Board of Aldermen Androscoggin County Woodbury E. Brackett

West German Paper Publishes Barry Goldwater Article

A West German weekly Deutsche Nationale Zeitung published an article by Senator Barry Goldwater advocating strong NATO nuclear defense and opposing a multilateral nuclear force. The piece warns of a local invasion by the Communists if nuclear forces are withdrawn, urging a firm US stance against communism.

Munich Barry Goldwater North Atlantic Treaty Organization Deutsche National Zeitung Gerhard Frey Goldwater Europe Deutsche National Zeitug United States Free World NATO

Blough Sees Bright Economic Outlook For Steel Sector

U S Steel chairman Roger M Blough says the economy and steel industry look solid for the year ahead after the company reports second quarter earnings of 60 696 096 dollars or 1 a share. First half profits total 112 242 098 dollars or 1 84 a share. Directors pay a 50 cent dividend. Republic Steel also reports lower quarterly earnings at 17 765 078 dollars or 1 13 a share. Blough calls the economy on an even keel and optimistic for the rest of the year.

NEW York Saya J Roger M. Blough Iu.s. Steel Corp U.S. Steel Ead U. S. Steel Republic Steel Blough

Multiple Collisions Reported in Saco Area Traffic

In Saco Pepperell Square a two car crash injured Stella Roberge 59 of Biddeford and damaged cars of O'Brien 45 and Corriveau 27. Roberge was taken to Webber Hospital with back and side injuries. O'Brien and Corriveau involved. damages estimated 200 and 400 dollars. A rear end collision on York Hill left Doris Champagne 30 with rear impact by Norman Morrison 32. Champagne 200 damage and Morrison 300 front end damage.

Alphonse Filion Quebec Pepperell Square Saco Hannah Corriveau North Street Stella V. Michaud Roberge State Street Biddefor David W. O'Brien Nott Street Beach Middle Street Roberge O'Brien York Norman B. Morrison Chapel Street Biddeford

Biddeford Court Continuances Involving Michaud Case

Albert Michaud 47 of Saco had two charges of leaving the scene without identification and driving after license revocation continued for one week in Biddeford Municipal Court before Associate Judge Gerald C Nason. Prosecution cited a Lincoln Street accident as the morning event. Roger Nadeau represented Michaud. A Portland man Frank R Harriman 25 had an assault charge not pressed due to lack of prosecution.

Albert Michaud Lincoln St Saco Biddeford Gerald C. Nason Lincoln Street Atty Roger Nadeau Michaud Portland Frank R. Harriman Harriman Lorraine Clermont Grenier Taylor St

Nuclear Ship Savannah to Visit Portland Harbor

The Nuclear Ship Savannah will be in Portland Harbor from August 5 to August 9, open to the public, the Maritime Administration announced.

Washington Savannah Portland Harbor Maritime Administration

Muskie to Head Aug. 12 Hearing on Tidal Power Project

Sen Edmund S Muskie of Maine is named to lead an August 12 hearing on legislation to authorize the Passamaquoddy Tidal Power Project. The session will present basic technical information.

Sen Muskie Washington Edmund S. Muskie Maine Passamaquoddy

Skunk Row Ends With No Gift Exchange in Liberal

Police stop a car with a distraught young man who says he broke up with his girlfriend over a pet skunk named Little Flower. She refuses to return the animal, and officers decline to intervene, advising either surrender of the pet or legal action.

Little Flower Liberal, Kan Liberal

European ballet firms slated for Met Opera House season

Three leading European companies will perform next season at the Metropolitan Opera House starting in September with the Leningrad Kirov ballet before touring. England's Royal Ballet opens April 17, 1965, and Russia's Moiseyev Dance Company follows on May 17.

Foreign Ballet New York Europe Metropolitan Opera House Leningrad Kirov Ballet England Royal Ballet Russia Moiseyev

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