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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1963

Page

2

Pariseau Family Personal Notices at Biddeford Home

Mrs. Philippe Vire, 68 Sum mer St., Biddeford, is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Miss Carol A. Pariseau, employed by Marine Corps Headquarters, Washington, D. C., and 3c Robert E. Pariseau, stationed at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., are on vacation at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene J. Pariseau, 62 Westmore Ave., Biddeford.

Philippe Vire Summer St Biddeford Webber Hospital Carol A. Pariseau Marine Corps Headquarters Washington, D. C Robert E. Pariseau Keesler Air Force Base Miss Eugene J. Pariseau Westmore Ave

Midweek prayer and Bible study services listed across local churches

A series of Wednesday evening prayer meetings and Bible study sessions are scheduled at Advent Christian churches in Biddeford Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach Saco Wells Ogunquit and Kennebunkport. Sessions run 7 30 p m with related choir rehearsals and public reading room hours noted.

Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Advent Christian Church Saco Avenue Kennebunkport

Army Man Honored At Farewell Party

A surprise going away party in Kennebunk honored Lt. Rodney C. Lindsey of the Helicopter Branch U S Army as he prepares to be stationed in Vietnam for 11 months. He will report to Travis Air Force Base on June 11. The event at the Staples home drew family and friends from Maine and Massachusetts.

Kennebunk Rodney C. Lindsey U. S. Army Viet Nam Fort Belvoir Virginia Staples Home William Nedeau Kenneth Jones Anthony Dias Leone Varney Donald Lamontagne Sanford Leverett Glines Brookline Mass Harold Swan Everett Daniel Cook Ronald Harpie Peabody Shirley Pinard Lauri Jean Danbury Conn Rodney Lindsey Sandra Staples Russell Staples C. Roland Dutch Percy Dutch Lindsey Travis Air Force Base California

Property Sale in Boothby Park Saco Transfers to Bernier Couple

The Boothby Park property in Boothby Ark Saco with six rooms bath garage and land formerly owned by Mr and Mrs Emile Mercier Biddeford has been sold to Mr and Mrs Jer Bernier Old Orchard Beach. The Berniers will occupy the premises at once and the sale was negotiated through Armand Jr Mercier real estate broker 24 Dyer St Saco

Boothbyark Saco Emile Mercier Biddeford Jer Bernier Old Orchard Beach Bernier Armand Jr. Mercier Dyer St

Old Orchard Beach man fined in municipal court

An Old Orchard Beach man was fined ten dollars by Judge Arnold S. Lane in Northern Cumberland Municipal Court yesterday after pleading guilty to operating an unregistered motor vehicle. Stanley St Pierre, 22, pleaded guilty. Game Warden David Spencer of Waterford was the complainant.

Bridgton Bridgton Old Orchard Beach Arnold S. Lane Cumberland Stanley St. Pierre David Spencer Waterford

Maine Lawmakers Honor Early Pacific Crossing Pilot

The Maine Senate adopted an order eulogizing Harry Lyon of Paris Hill who navigated the first aircraft to fly the Pacific Ocean in 1928. Lyon died last week, and the tribute honors his historic achievement and public service.

Maine Augusta Maine Senate Pacific Ocean Harry Lyon Paris Hill

Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors

We extend heartfelt gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for their aid and sympathy during our bereavement for Mrs Marie Bisson. We also thank those who sent tributes mass cards and provided cars for the funeral. The Family of the Late Mrs. Marie Bisson.

Marie Bisson

Deaths Mrs. Alice Provencher 67 Biddeford

Mrs. Alice D Provencher 67 of 193 Alfred St Biddeford died at home after a lengthy illness She was born in Newton Mass August 5 1895 daughter of Francis X and Aseline Vachon DesRoberts She lived in Biddeford about 65 years and worked as a seamstress for H Polakowich She was a St Anne Sodality member and widow of Omer Provencher Surviving are three daughters four sons three brothers one sister and 17 grandchildren Funeral services set for Friday at St Josephs Church with visiting hours at Bolduc Funeral Home existing conditions allow

Alice D. Provencher Alfred St Biddeford Newton Mass Francis X Aseline (Vachon) DesRoberts H. Polakowich Canada St. Anne Sodality St. Joseph's Church Roland Provencher New Britain

Longtime Somerville educator Ralph Farnsworth dies at 67

Ralph Eugene Farnsworth, 67, retired Somerville Mass. teacher who left the classroom in 1958 after more than 40 years at a Somerville junior high, died Sunday in a Biddeford hospital. He lived in Kennebunk the past two years, born December 21, 1895 in Cambridge. Survivors include his widow Geneva Farnsworth, a brother in Abilene, and three sisters in Boston and Lee. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Wednesday at the Kennebunk Unitarian Church with burial at Lenwood Cemetery in Everett. visitation at Angell Funeral Home in Kennebunk.

Kennebunk Ralph Eugene Farnsworth Somerville Mass Biddeford Everett Cambridge Ira E Mary (Cherry) Farnsworth Farnsworth Amicable Lodge

Adelard Gosselin dies after long illness in Biddeford

Adelard Gosselin aged 80 of 83 High Street Biddeford died in a local hospital after a long illness. He was born February 19 1883 in St Julien de Wolftown Quebec and came to Biddeford young. He retired from the Saco Lowell Shops and was a parishioner of St Andre’s Church. He leaves one son Ray J. Gosselin ten daughters two sisters a brother 42 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford this evening 7 to 10 and Wednesday and Thursday 2 to 10 p.m. Funeral from St Andre’s Church Friday at 9 a.m.

Adelard Gosselin High St.Biddeford St. Julien de Wolftown Que Ulric Emilie Gosselin Biddeford St. Joseph Saco Lowell St. Andre's Church Ray J. Gosselin Marie Raymond Bernadette Mary Prince Albert Sask Rose Angeline Therese Duck Lake Elizabeth Belanger Adrienne Brunelle Marie Reine Giguere Lina Fortier Laurette Perry Helene Dussault Fernande Guay Biddeford Pool Rose Gosselin Fortunes Rocks Emilia Valliere Berlin N.H Merilda Audette Transcona Man Archie Gosselin Langdon N.D Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Death Notice of Urbain Palardis of Bristol Conn

Urbain Palardis of 495 Woodland Street Bristol Connecticut died Wednesday at his home after a short illness. Born in Biddeford he was son of Moise Palardis and Clara Cantara Palardis. Survived by wife Julie Nadeau Palardis two sons David and Thomas two daughters Mrs Edward Lewoski and Mrs Roy Hinze all of Bristol one brother Roland Palardis Biddeford three sisters Mrs Perley Potvin Mrs Clement Deschambault Biddeford and Mrs Isabelle Roberge Costa Mesa California and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday at St Ann Church Bristol with burial in St Joseph Cemetery Bristol. Attending from Biddeford were Roland Palardis Clement Deschambault Perley Potvin Alton Goodson and Marcel Valliere.

Urbain Palardis Woodland St Bristol Conn Biddeford Moise Palardis Clara Cantara) Palardis Julie Nadeau) Palardis David Thomas Edward Lewandoski Roy Hinze Roland Palardis Perley Potvin Clement Deschambault Isabelle Roberge Costa Mesa Calif St. Ann Church St. Joseph's Cemetery

Milk and prune juice blend a cold, adjustable drink

A reader suggests trying icy milk blended with prune juice for a refreshing beverage. Adjust quantities to taste, creating a half and half like mix or a stronger prune juice flavor.

Portland Weather Outlook With Showers And Fog

This afternoon mostly cloudy warm and humid with a chance of light showers and fog patches along the coast. Highs in the 70s to around 80 with southerly winds around 10 mph. Tonight variable clouds with possible light drizzle and fog along shore. Lows near 60 and southerly winds 10 to 15 mph. Wednesday remains cloudy with a few light showers and cooler temperatures.

Portland

Tide table for the Atlantic coast June tides

Eastern daylight time tides listed for June with low and high tides by services. Morning and afternoon slots show times at 4 and 10 hours, including additional entries for the 6th day with rounded times.

Local Auxiliary Names Three State Officers

Mrs Mary Wood elected new department president Mrs Florence Gagne named department banner bearer and Mrs Kia Frechette appointed department patriotic instructor announced at last nights Auxiliary meeting York County Barracks Veterans of World War One in St Johns Hall Biddeford 18 members attended.

Mary Wood Florence Gagne Kia Frechette York County St. John’s Hall Elm Street Biddeford Cancer Fund Sunshine Alice Simard Alvina TangSuay Gagne Frechette Department Waterville

Trotting Horses Case Not Pressed in Scarborough

Atty Harold Carroll said no charges will be pressed against James Lombard and Frank Smith over training trotting horses on Pine Point Beach Scarborough Cumberland County. Judge James Reid indicated the matter should be civil if pursued. Ted Truman filed the claim seeking action.

Portland Biddeford Harold Carroll Saco James Lombard Frank Smith Ted Truman Pine Point Point Beach Scarborough Cumberland County Superior Court Carroll James Reid Augusta

Saco Cow’s Record Cited In National Production Test

A Holstein cow named Maview Vickie Pilot 4021470 owned by Paul H Fournier of Saco produced 21680 lbs of milk and 833 lbs butterfat in 365 days. The figure compares with the national average of 7211 lbs milk and 270 lbs butterfat. The University of Maine supervised the weighing and testing as part of the breed’s herd testing program.

Holstein - Friesian Association of America Brattleboro Maview Vickie Pilot Paul H. Fournier Saco National Holstein Organization U.S University of Maine

Brian Lindsey Party Honors Sixth Birthday in Kennebunk

Brian Lindsey son of Mr and Mrs John Lindsey Apple Lane Kennebunk was guest of honor at a sixth birthday party. Colored balloons decorated the home gifts were opened games followed with prizes awarded to Sherry Jones Mark Lindsey and Paige Williams. A green and yellow cake baked by Mrs Lindsey topped the refreshments. Attendees included Pige Williams Sherry Jones Jennifer Williams Scott Williams Michael Andrews Richard Barra the guest of honor and his brother Mark. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Wesley Lindsey Melrose Mass and Mr and Mrs William Ramsden Norwich Conn sent gifts but could not attend.

Kennebunk Brian Lindsey John Lindsey Apple Lane Sherry Jones Mark Lindsey Paige Williams Lindsey Pige Williams Jennifer William Scott Williams Michael Andrews Richard Barra Brian Mark Wesley Lindsey Melrose Mass William Ramsden Norwich Conn

Biddeford Meeting Deadlock Leads to Graduation Amendment

The Biddeford council declared the meeting illegal due to notification issues and held a special session. A 2-2 deadlock on the proposed amendment broke when Pomerleau vote dyes affirmed, shifting final graduation decision to the principal, superintendent, or board of education. Kenneally and Stebbins confirmed they supported the plan this morning.

Leau Nadeau Pomerleau Board of Education Kenneally Stebbins

Welcome To The Fold Welcoming Biddeford Saco area families

Welcome notices list births at Webber Hospital with names and dates. Sylvia Sherryl weighing 2 pounds 1 ounce born May 28 to Mr and Mrs Richard Nemet. Timothy Roland L Heureux born May 30 to Mr and Mrs Roland M L Heureux Jr. Stephen Michael Little born May 31 to Mr and Mrs George B Little. Virginia Whittemore born June 2 to Mr and Mrs Paul A Jolicoeur. A son weighing six pounds June 2 to Mr and Mrs Arthur J McInnis.

Webber Hospital Richard Nemet Hillcrest Trailer Park Scarborough Sylvia Sherryl Roland M. L'Heureux Jr Brown St. Kennebunk Timothy Roland Aud George B. Little Elm St Biddeford Stephen Michael Paul A. Jolicoeur Kennebunk Beach Virginia Whittemore Arthur J. Me‘Innis Green St Saco

Several Fined At Kennebunk Court Session

Kennebunk judge announced Monday night court will end June 10 with June 17 schedule changes. Traffic cases dominated, including Dumont paying 15 dollars for following too closely, Sullivan Jr and others fined for left of center, license issues, and speeding. Several defendants from Massachusetts and New Hampshire appeared for pleas and fines, with suspensions noted in one case.

Kennebunk Chester D. Cram Jr David W. Emmons Charles A. Dumont Portsmouth N.H Donald J. Sullivan Jr Lowell Mass Nolo Clyde F. Bubar Cash Street South Portland Alphonse M. Blouin Blake Street Lewiston Ichard J. Wold Holbrook William V. Logue Jr Melrose Logue Kostas G. Skinsacos Old Orchard Beach Richard Bennett Dover John P. Bourassa Cottage Street Sanford

Vatican Mourners Pay Homage as Pope Lies in State

President Segui and Premier Fanfani attended the catafalque as Vatican City citizens began passing by the pope. Cardinals in mourning purple and diplomats in formal dress knelt to kiss the pope's slipper and sprinkle holy water while papal physician Gasbarrini reported grief and readiness for the conclave. Benedetto Aloisi Masella, cardinal chamberlain, was among the first mourners.

Pace One Antonio Segui Amintore Fanfani Italy Catafalque L’osservatore Roma Vatican Pope John Royal Staircase Vatican City Antonio Gasbarrini Benedetto Aloisi Masella

Young Caron Was Not Postponed From Graduation

The report states that Caron would not graduate yesterday afternoon and notes the decision affecting his academic progress.

Caron

Pair Charged With Breaks On Probation

Robert A. Rumery and Clyde V. Chapman were tried in Saco Municipal Court. Both pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and theft, sentenced to 30 days in jail with the sentence suspended and placed on probation for six months. Other actions included minor booze, speeding, and red light fines with various defendants. Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. presided.

Robert A. Rumery Main St Biddeford Clyde Leo J. R. Bergeron Lewiston Old Orchard Beach Donald Lake Clermont R. Grenier Taylor St Ocean Park Road Saco Francis J. A East Dedham Mass Stephen Martin Pool Road William F. Wilson Jr

Shower Honors Miss Rita Corriveau Before June Wedding

A surprise pre nuptial shower for Miss Rita Corriveau was held at the Fremont Club Hall Biddeford with hostesses Mrs Antonio Lariviere and Mrs Adelard Corriveau. Guests included many local residents and relatives. Rita’s June 22 wedding to Fernand Lamontagne was announced.

Rita Corriveau Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Corriveau Fernand Lamontagne Trousseau Antonio Lariviere Adelard Corriveau Aime Trottier Paul King David Lank Herman Leavitt Claire Lariviere Janet Lariviere Marsha Card Alphonse Bellavance Lucille Belanger Laura Trottier Lorraine Trottier Alice Elwell Edith Goodwin Arline Anna Breault Fedon Labbe Lucille Goulet Rock Roberge Muriel Bineau Elaine King Alfred Corriveau Carine Corriveau Azilda Paquin Emile Labbe Theresa Shepard Robert Labbe Er Compagna Richard Labbe Leontine Deslauries Henry Pelletier Raymond Dauphin William J. Martel Lucille Morin Ralph Morin Simonne Bou‘tet Rita Petrin Doris Sauleier Marion Labbe Ruth Larochelle Rita Binnette Louise Laverriere Alice Roberge Valera Genesse Yvon Bolduc Agathe Fortin Irene Loranger Aline Loranger Joseph Bastarache Alice St. Michel Jeannette Goulet Florida Labbe Mabel Guinard Napoleon Verrier Lucille Bellerose Bella Cote Ralph Bissonnette Robert Nadeau Gerard Poisson Dianne Nadeau Therese Lamontagne Mariette Lamontagne Beverly Stetson Rose Ann Norjmandin Priscilla Lauzon Adrienne Heffernan Roger C. Nadeau Roland Rioux Priscille Trottier Suzanne Bolduc Edgar Valliere Donald Turgeon Patricia Demara

Leechs Buy Wells Luncheonette From Littlefield

Richard and Eleanor Leech of Ross Road Kennebunk purchased Littlefield's Take-Out Luncheonette on Route 9 Wells from Mrs Ralph Littlefield and now operate the business.

Richard Eleanor Leech Ross Road Kennebunk Littlefield Wells Ralph Littlefield

Porterhouse Trotter Named From Lineage

Porterhouse, hailed as one of America’s best trotters, earned his name from lineage. His dam is Filet Mig non, reflecting the horse’s strong breeding and performance potential.

Porterhouse America

Bryant Named Commissioner On Saco Police And Fire Panel

Saco votes four to three to elect former city marshal Bryant to a three year term on the Saco Police and Fire Commission. He replaces Frank Jones whose term ends June 7. Bryant's rival was Paul E. Reny of Reny Brothers Printing Co. Mayor Whelan oversaw the secret ballot at the council meeting.

John L. Bryant Saco Bryant Reny Frank Jones Threeman Jones Maine Turnpike Authority Raymond Carter Bryce Milne Robert Cassette Saco Taxpayers Protective Association Milne Planning Board Saco Planning Board George Brickates National Fire Protective Association Zoning Board of Appeals Whelan Whitman and Howard Engineers Fedreal Blie Police and Fire Commission New England Rating Association Memorial Field

Beach Council Denies Novelty Store Licenses

The Beach Town Council denied licenses for seven novelty stores including White Tall Gift Center Kay's Gifts and National Discount Store after consideration of complaints. Some stores may reapply and a special meeting may be called to decide future action.

David McCallum Whitetall Gift Center Kay's Gifts National Discount Store Marlon’s Gift Fair Bonfire York Inn Lobster Radio Network WLOB Portland WCOU Lewiston WSME Sanford WRUM Rumford Leon F. Jones Armand St. Hilaire

Louis Nadeau's Appeal Denied by Maine Supreme Court

A convicted slayer Louis Nadeau, 44, of Biddeford, had his life sentence appeal denied by the Maine Supreme Court on a writ of error. Associate Justice Harold C. Marden ruled the constitutional questions raised were not reached.

Portland Maine Supreme Court Harold C. Marden Louis Nadeau Biddeford

Kennedy civil rights package outlined by Humphrey

Humphrey described a civil rights package including a ban on private discrimination in interstate commerce and in public accommodations like pools and depots, federal aid for desegregated show districts, AG power to sue for civil rights, and renewal of February proposals on voting rights and Civil Rights Commission powers.

Humphrey Civil Rights Commission

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