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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1964

Page

2

Local personals list medical patients and club news

Byron Moore 28 Locke Street Saco and Timothy Mahoney 124 Summer Street Biddeford are shown as medical patients at Webber Hospital. Mrs Robert L Noble Sr president of the Thursday Club attended the 72nd annual convention at the Somerset Hotel Rockland and leaves for the General Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Atlantic City stopping at the World’s Fair to attend a team event honoring club women and will return Friday.

Byron Moore Locke St Saco Webber Hospital Timothy Mahoney Summer St Biddeford Robert L. Noble Sr Somerset Hotel Rockland General Federation of Women's Clubs Atlantic City N. J

Our Lady of Victory Circle Meeting in Biddeford

Our Lady of Victory Circle will meet at 2 pm Sunday in the Fremont Club on Alfred Street Biddeford. Movies will be shown.

Our Lady of Victory Circle Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford

Church Notes on weekend services and meetings

Confessions heard at St Martha’s Kennebunkport Saturday 7 to 8 pm St Monica’s Kennebunk Saturday 4 to 5 pm St Mary’s Wells Beach Sunday morning before Mass Junior Band and songs of the Saco Salvation Army meet Saturday at 10 am Communion after Sunday service at First Parish Congregational Church Saco United Church of Christ

St. Martha's Church Kennebunkport St. Monica's Church Kennebunk St. Mary's Church Wells Beach The Saco Salvation Army First Parish Congregational Church Saco United Church of Christ

Saco Resident Granted Parole Reduction in Murder Case

Governor Reed and the Executive Council reduced Ernest H. McCormick 57 of Waterboro life sentence to a 10 year minimum, with eligibility for parole next spring after earlier 15 years to life reduction. Also granted a pardon to James E. Lombard Jr. for an assault with intent to rape conviction from age 19. Clemency denied to several petitioners, including Andre Roger Gilbert and Eddie Lemay.

Augusta Ernest H. McCormick Waterboro Gov. Reed Executive Council McCormick York Lifer Andre Roger Gilbert Eddie Lemay Lewiston

Beach PTA Hears Food Sale Report

Old Orchard Beach PTA president Mari Smith announced the bake sale at local schools was very successful. Room mothers listed include Mull en Fregeau Nutial Leroux Garon Jackson Gagne Cooper and Mcallister. Proceeds support PTA general funds.

Old Orchard Beach Mari Smith Parent - Teacher Association James Mullen Thomas Fregeau George Nutial Doris. Leroux Alec Garon Audrey Jackson Jacqueline Gagne Irene Cooper Gordon Mcallister PTA

Kittery Woman Hospitalized After York Crash

A 32-year-old Kittery woman, Priscilla Guy, was hospitalized in York after her car struck a garage office on Route 1-A near York Beach. Police said she appeared to lose control. she is in fair condition with rib fractures and cuts to the face and arm at York Hospital.

York (Ap Route 1-A York Arbor York Priscilla Guy York Beach York Hospital

Old Orchard Beach Students Win Algebra II Awards

Norman Boisse and Kathryn Nutial, juniors at Old Orchard Beach High School, received Algebra II awards during the academic achievement awards presentation at the school.

Old Orchard Beach Norman Boisse Kathryn Nutial Old Orchard Beach High School

Solemn Requiem Mass Held for Brother Eph Morin at St Joseph’s

A solemn requiem mass at St Joseph’s Church celebrated by Rev Hubert Boulay honored Brother Eph Moe Pierre Morin former prim inat of St Louis High School. Assisted by Rev Normand Carrier deacon, Very Rev Clarence Laplante presided. Bearers Michael Guignard Donald Girouard Paul Boisvert Richard LaRoche John Belisle Richard Agreste. Juniors from St Louis High School attended along with reps from Mt Assumption Institute Plattsburg NY and Denis Hall Alfred. Mass sung by Notre Dame Institute Choir under Brother David with Brother Anthony at organ. Burial in Brothers cemetery in Alfred.

S. Joseph's Church Hubert Boulay Notre Dame Eph Pierre Morin

Explosion damages rear wall of Eliot home

An explosion ripped the rear wall of a small frame house on Cross Street in Eliot. Resident Mrs. Alice E. Green was away at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Kittery when it happened. No injuries reported as firefighters waited for ammonia fumes to clear before entry. The home was wrecked and a state insurance inspector was called to investigate the cause.

Housing Plans Expand For The Elderly In Congress Debate

The Associated Press reports housing for the elderly draws Congress attention as voters over 65 grow. Proposals seek to exempt senior home sales from capital gains taxes with conditions. Builders back relief to enable retirement housing, including cooperatives and condominiums, while many seniors prefer owning homes. Projects like Lakewood New Jersey garden patio homes target ages 55 plus, with land reserved for recreation and scenic areas.

Associated Press Congress House Ways and Loans Committee Fort Lauderdale Fla Lakewood N.J

Convention Attendees Discuss Split Maine Court

The Catholic Order of Forest ers convened in Fort Kent with Biddeford delegates Lionel Fecteau Roger Fecteau and Roger Cote from Lafayette Court. A proposal to divide the state court into north and south parts was defeated by a large majority. Officers elected included Anthony Jacques Madawaska chief ranger Lionel Fecteau Biddeford vice chief ranger Edwin Bossier Stockholm treasurer and Emile Bilodeau Augusta secretary with seven trustees and two juvenile directors led by Roger Fecteau Biddeford for southern Maine.

Catholic Order of Foresters Fort Kent Biddeford Lionel Fecteau Roger Fecteau Roger Cote Lafayette Court Anthony Jacques Madawaska Edwin Bossie

Algeria’s widowly hostess seeks new life beyond duties

Algeria’s acting first lady and parliament member Mrs. Mohammed Khemisti, widow of the foreign minister, is anxious to change her role to national service. She urges aid for 180,000 orphans and calls for American foster support, detailing her wartime losses and commitment to education, hospitals, and training for Algerian wards.

Washington NEA Algeria Mohammed Khemisti Ahmed Ben Bella France Food For Peace The Red Cross Khemisti Lofti Chahida America Tunisia Morocco

Emory researchers pursue glaucoma and cataract cures

Emory University scientists report progress across several eye diseases. Dr. Morton Waitzman discusses using oubain to reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma and notes potential side effects and the need for follow up. Dr. John F R Kuck Jr investigates lens changes from sugar buildup and diet effects on cataracts, aiming for drug therapies alongside surgery. Additional studies cover hunter lead shot eye injuries and diabetic retinopathy linked to blood-borne factors.

Atlanta Emory University Morton Waitzman Eye Research Center Department of Opthal Waitzman Emory John F. R. Kuck Jr Kuck

Anniversary Observed by Aurora Chapter at Masonic Temple

Aurora Chapter Order of the Eastern Star celebrated its 38th anniversary at the Masonic Temple with visitors from multiple chapters in attendance. Faith Eckler and J. Alvin Fisher presided as Mrs. Lillian Lamb was introduced and welcomed. A July 29 fair was announced, July–August recess approved, and the next meeting set for Sept 2.

Kennebunkport Aurora Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Faith Eckler J. Alvin Fisher Lillian Lamb Adah Biddeford Ruth Springvale Madonna Kennebunk Bethany Stockton Springs Sarah Orne Jewett South Berwick Naomi Waterbury Elizabeth Ames Mary Tarbox Ardelle Maling Fairlie Taylor Majtron Molly Smith

Ste. Marie Completes Army Staff College Course

Capt Normand A Ste Marie son of Mr and Mrs Wilfred Vire of Ocean Park Rd Saco Maine completed a 38 week regular course at the U S Army Command and General Staff College Fort Leavenworth Kansas The course trains officers for division corps and field army command roles He is 34 and reported for next assignment after graduating early with 44 others He entered the Army in April 1959 served in Vietnam and is a 1948 St Low High School Biddeford graduate 1952 Maine University alumnus and Delta Tau Delta member.

Fort Leavenworth Kan Normand A. Ste. Marie Wilfred Vire Ocean Park Rd Saco Maine U.S. Army Command and General Staff College U.S. Army U. S

Delegate elected for international convention in Milwaukee

A delegate was chosen to attend the international convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 2 3 and 4. The selection highlights local involvement in broader organizational activities and marks attendance at a three day event.

Milwaukee Wis

Exile Leader Vows Return To Homeland

Cuban exile anti Castro leader Manuel Ray, captured by British authorities on a Caribbean island after missing a rendezvous with his homeland, vowed he will be there soon. He said Cuba was placed on an emergency war footing and that he will miss the May 20 date by a short time, with plans to head to Miami en route to Cuba.

Nassau Bahamas Manuel Ray Caribbean Ray Havana Fulgencio Batista Cuba Revolutionary Junta Miami

Saco Departments Having Open House

Citizens can tour Saco city departments today and tomorrow to view operations. Maps are available at the city clerk's office as Mayor J Edward Whelan urges residents to learn what runs a city of this size.

Saco J. Edward Whelan

Fire department responds to faulty oil stove blaze at Saco home

Firemen were called at 11 40 p m yesterday to check smoke from a faulty oil stove at the residence of Albert Remillard 38 High St Saco Engine 3 and two men responded no equipment was required and they returned to the station at 11 50 p m

Albert Remillard High St Saco

Speaking Of Pets by H H Miller on puppy training habits

The piece argues many puppies would stay in homes and become good pets if owners understood puppies as small children. It stresses patient house-training, chewing redirection, short rests, and avoiding punishment. It closes with a Pet Forum QandA about a parakeet and a cat’s housebreaking.

H. H. Miller

Birth Announcements From Saco Hospital Details

At Saco Hospital a son Ronald Malcolm Jr. to Ronald Watson Sr. and wife of Waterboro on May 30 weighing seven pounds 15 ounces. A daughter Jeanette Elizabeth to Bruce Emery and wife of Buxton on May 31 weighing six pounds. A daughter Deborah Lee to Donald Garland of Biddeford and wife on June 1 weighing seven pounds nine ounces.

Saco Hospital Ronald Watson Sr Waterboro Ronald Malcolm Jr Bruce Emery Buxton Jeannette Elizabeth Donald Garland Mt. Pleasant St Biddeford Deborah Lee Jrme

Want Ads Work Wonders and They're Not Expensive

A brief classified item notes that want ads deliver results at low cost. It emphasizes affordability and effectiveness for readers seeking to promote items or services through simple, economical placement.

Beach Rainbow Fathers Degree Conferred in Saco Masonic Hall

The Fathers' Degree was conferred by the Old Orchard Beach Assembly Order of the Rainbow during Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star meeting in the Masonic Hall on Main Street Saco. Officers and members from Saco led the degree with Nancy Cyphers Scarborough as soloist and Helen Parks Biddeford as organist.

Old Orchard Beach Order of the Rainbow Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Saco Masonic Beatrice Scamman Joanne Hnson Barbara Davis Essie Pendleton Sharon Seaward Gaile Chadbourne Linda Crosby Nancy Cyphers Scarborough Helen Parks Biddeford Nhine Hanson Clover Chapter Sanford Leland Scamman Abenaki Winthrop Masonic Hall Evangeline North Windham Sarah Orne Jewett Agnes Swett Gladys Raeside Berwick Town Hall Edith Ricker Helen Johnson Marion Kennedy Grace Littlefield

Helen Bertrand Pleads Guilty In Assault Case

Helen G Bertrand 29 of Old New Town Road Biddeford pleaded guilty to assault and battery on her eight year old son Roger Maurice. Neighbors alerted police after the boy was found naked and tied with only his head protruding from a navy seabag. Justice Armand A Dufresne set a later hearing to determine if the charge is felonious or a misdemeanor. Bertrand was released on 500 personal recognizance pending the hearing and sentence.

Alfred Helen G. Bertrand Old New Town Road Biddeford Roger Maurice Bertrand Armand A. Dufresne

Eye Kept Weather Update on Tropical Disturbance

Peak winds in a rain belt reached 35 mph per the Weather Bureau advisory at 11 p.m. Thursday, not enough to classify a tropical storm. The low mood’s center moved slowly north eastward with no intensification by 5 a.m. Havana radio reported heavy rains over western Pinar del Rio for about 30 hours, disrupting tobacco and sugar labor areas.

Weather Bureau Havana Radio Pinar del Rio

Three Vehicle Mishap Listed In Biddeford

A three car pile up on Main Street Biddeford this morning at 11 30 caused damage to two cars. John R Sevigny 19 of 10A Wilson St Biddeford said his car was rear ended while stopped by Ronald Toussaint 18 of 251 Elm St Biddeford. Toussaint’s vehicle struck from the rear by Donald A Sansoucy 21 of 12 Rathier St Biddeford, causing damage to Toussaint and Sansoucy autos estimated over 100 dollars. No injuries were reported.

Main Street Biddeford John R. Sevigny Wilson St Ronald Toussaint Elm St Toussaint Donald A. Sansoucy Rathier St Sansoucy

State Convention Report Is Made At Elks Meeting

A meatloaf supper by Harold Marr preceded the Biddeford Saco Lodge Elks meeting in Saco Maine. James Prendergast chaired the auditing committee review and Oscar Clement delivered the convention financial report. Joseph Gendron and Charles Gallagher reported on house and convention activities. Leon Jones outlined Maine Day at Fenway Park Boston on June 14 with forty local Elks and a chartered bus. Ralph Pitt presented Edmund Rube a merit certificate for Youth Activities work.

Harold Marr Biddeford-Saco Fenway Park Boston Leon Jones Elks Lodge Ralph Pitt Edmund Rube Ronald J. Dunn Rube Pitt Stewards Marr

Indians in Arizona count tops 82 000 statewide

More Indians live in Arizona than in any other state totaling about 82 000 at the last count. The figure underscores the size of the tribal population in the Southwest.

Arizona

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