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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1964

Page

2

Local Biddeford Residents in Hospital and Graduation Notices

Carroll Kendrick and Maria Soulard of Biddeford are patients at Webber Hospital. Jon Look returns to Brooklyn after visiting Winfield Worcester family in Biddeford. Elizabeth and Josephine Seidel attended Boston College commencement for Mary Ann Seidel who earned a BS in nursing. Fernand R. LaBranche, son of Raoul LaBranche and family, graduated from Tufts with a BS in mechanical engineering and will join General Electric in Schenectady after training and prior schooling at St Louis High, Saco-Lowell, GE Lynn.

Jon Look Brooklyn N. Y Winfield Worcester Fall Street Biddeford Elizabeth Josephine Seidel Boston College Mary Ann Seidel Albin Seidel Scarsdale Seidel College of Nursing Raoul LaBranche Roland Leclerc Tufts University Medford Massachusetts Fernand R. LaBranche LaBranche St. Louis Saco-Lowell General Electric Lebranche Schenectady New York

Local Scout and veterans groups schedule meetings in Biddeford and area

Mothers of Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 309 meet in K of C Hall Biddeford or Washington at 8 tomorrow. Alexander Macmillan Post Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary Biddeford Saco meet tonight at 7:30 at Mrs Victoria St Lawrence 15 Winter St Saco. Court Decary Association Canada American meet tonight at Fremont Club Biddeford with officers reporting at 7. Past Presidents of Fred S Gurney Relief Corps meet Wednesday night at 7:30 at Louis Brock home Ferry Road Biddeford. Biddeford Civil Defense and Public Safety Organization meet tonight at 8 in city hall court room. Owen-Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary meet every evening at 8 at post home Beach Street Saco. Biddeford Veterans of Wars Auxiliary meet tonight at 7:30 in Biddeford city building.

Biddeford Boy Scout K. of C. Hall Washington Alexander Macmillan Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary Saco Victoria St. Lawrence Winter St Association Canada-American Fremont Club Fred S. Gurney Relief Corps Oo Louis Brock Ferry Road Aca Biddeford Civil Defense and Public Safety Organization Owen-Davis American Legion Auxiliary Post Beach Street Veterans of Wars, Auxiliary Biddeford City

Prayer and praise services scheduled at local churches

Mid week prayer and praise service set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Biddeford United Baptist church. A prayer meeting is planned for Tuesday at the same time at the Full Gospel church Route 9 A Wells. The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m.

Biddeford United Baptist Church Full Gospel Route 9-A Wells The Saco Salvation Army

Funeral for Miss Mary Ryan at Most Holy Trinity Church

Funeral services for Miss Mary Ryan of 45 Hill St Laco were held Saturday morning from the Most Holy Trinity Church with a Requiem High Mass celebrated by Rev Maurice Boland. Miss Lou Welch was organist and soloist. bearers were John Oliver Paul Oliver William Ryan and Paul Thibault. Burial followed in St Maria Cemetery with prayers at the grave by Rev Boland.

Mary Ryan Hill St. Laco Most Holy Trinity Church Maurice Boland Lou Welch John Oliver Paul Oliver William Ryan Paul Thibault St. Mary's Cemetery Boland

Stock market nudges higher amid Tex Gulf losses

New York trading mixed as Texas Gulf Sulphur slides 3 percent to 47 after a delayed 24 000 share block. Two Canadian firms sue Texas Gulf claiming ownership of Ontario land tied to a big mineral discovery boosting the stock. Dow up marginally, IBM and Xerox jump about two points, Polaroid down one. Amex trend uneven, bonds mixed.

New York Texas Gulf Ontario Associated Press IBM Xerox Polaroid American Stock

Retired Biddeford Journal Editor Mahoney Dies at 69

Timothy J. Mahoney 69 retired editor of the Biddeford Saco Journal died after a long illness at a local hospital. He lived at 124 Summer St Biddeford and had a 35 year career as sports editor city editor and editor. He was active in Biddeford politics serving as deputy city clerk under Thomas Locke and was a longtime member of St Mary parish Knights of Columbus Holy Name Society and local clubs. Survivors include his widow Margaret Stone two sisters Mary Mahoney and Jane Basford and several cousins nephews and nieces. Requiem high mass will be sung Tuesday at 9 am at St Mary Church with interment at St Mary Cemetery. Friends may call Cosgrove Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm.

Timothy J. Mahoney Biddeford- Saco Journal Summer St Biddeford Thomas Locke Journal Newsroom John and Mary (Locke) Mahoney Ireland Portland Busiiness College Saco Lowell St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Cemetery Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St

Byron N. Moore obituary in Saco and Biddeford notes

Byron N. Moore 85 of 28 Locke St. Saco died yesterday at a local hospital. Born Biddeford Oct 7 1878 son of Dayton T Moore and Nellie Newcomb Moore he was educated in Biddeford High School and attended the University of Maine. A civil engineer and later in the firm D T Moore and Son he was a Mason and Shrine member with family survivors including wife Lulu Burdge Moore one son Philip B Willard sister Lawrence F E Willard four granddaughters three great grandsons three nephews and one niece. Funeral Thursday at Clayton Funeral Home Adelphia N J with interment Evergreen Cemetery Farmingdale N J. Friends may call Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco Tuesday night.

Byron N. Moore Locke St Saco Biddeford Dayton T Nellie (Newcomb) Moore University of Maine D. T. Moore and Son Saco Lodge F Kora Temte Shrine Lewiston United Church of Christ (Congregational Lulu Burdge Moore Philip B Troy N.Y Lawrence FE. Willard Robert Roger Moore Clayton Funeral Home Adelphia N.J Evergreen Cemetery Farmingsdale Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St

Henry J Blanchette dies. WWI veteran, Saco leader

Henry J Blanchette of 6 Hall Ave Saco died Sunday in a Portland hospital at 64. Survivor list includes widow Helen O Leary Blanchette daughter Mrs Robert Lockhart brothers Alfred and Arthur Blanchette sisters Mrs Ster ling Mrs Annie Simpson Mrs Rose Sullivan Mrs Wilfrid Lamontagne and four grandchildren. A retired Saco Lamwell Shops time study worker and former Ward 4 alderman, he served in WWI Navy and led Owen Davis American Legion Post and Saco Biddeford Barracks 283. He was treasurer of the Owen Davis Post Home Corp and former Saco Republican City Committee member. Services Wednesday at Most Holy Trinity Church with visiting hours at Cote Funeral Home tonight and Tuesday.

Henry J. Blanchette Hall Ave Saco Portland Fusebe Beaudoin Blanchette Helen O'Leary Blanchette Saco Robert Lockhart Saco Alfred Blanchette Hills Beach Arthur Blanchette Joseph Sterling Annie Simpson Rose Sullivan Wilfrid Lamontagne Saco-Lamwell Owen- Davis, American Legion, Post Biddeford Barracks Owen-Davis Post Home Corporation Republican City Committee Most Holy Trinity Church iCote Funeral Beach Reet

Knights of Columbus to Pray for Timothy Mahoney

Members of Luke F E Hart Council Knights of Columbus Biddeford Fourth Degree meet at 7 tonight at Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm Street Biddeford to say prayers for Timothy Mahoney.

Luke FE Hart Council Knights of Columbus Biddeford Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St Timothy Mahoney

Portland Weather Outlook With Scattered Showers Likely

This afternoon mostly cloudy with a slight chance of scattered showers and a scattered thundershower possible this evening. Highs in the upper 60s with northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight variable clouds and fog redeveloping with little temperature change, lows near mid 50s and northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Tuesday mostly sunny and warmer.

Portland

June Tide Times List In Daylight Time

The notice lists daily high and low tides in daylight time for June with morning and evening columns. It shows times for June 9 and June 10, including two high tides and two low tides per day, with slight variations between AM and PM readings.

Liquor and Traffic Cases Heard In Saco Court

Saco Municipal Court heard a heavy docket. Leonel Couture of 12 Gray Ave pleaded guilty to driving under the influence after a Pepperell Square accident. fined $100. Three Cape Elizabeth youths faced liquor charges with small fines. Ralph Wood of 19 Green St pleaded guilty to possessing two bass. fined $10 plus extra. Jesse Wood pleaded guilty to fishing near a dam. paid $10. Russell Barter of Scarborough pled guilty to three liquor and license charges with fines and jail time. Donald Scammon’s assault case continued. Other traffic pleas included speeding fines for George Cooperstein, Pauline Morin, Raymond Bennett, and Charles Wilson.

Saco Leonel H. Couture Gray Ave Pepperell Square Couture Main Street Common Street William F. Wilson Jr Cape Elizabeth Dexter R. Hunineman Jeffrey M. Armstrong Da‘maris Hunneman Old Orchard Beach Ralph Wood Green St Fish and Game Thomas Bryant Sr Dayton Fish and Game Department Jesse P. Wood Portland Road Russell Barter Scarborough Wilson Donald Scammon Middle St Annette Scammon George Cooperstein Medford Mass Pauline M. Morin Springvale Raymond Bennett Hollis Center Bradley Street Charles R. Wilson Topeka Kansas Maine Wells

Wells widow dies at 72 in York Hospital

Mrs Ethel E Perkins of Wells dies at a York hospital at age 72 born in Lowell. Survived by husband Harry Perkins of West Kennebunk a son and three daughters grand and great grandchildren. Funeral tomorrow 1:30 pm Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk with Rev John Simpson officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery West Kennebunk. Friends may call this afternoon and evening.

Wells Ethel E. Perkins York Hospital Lowell Perkins Willis FE Fanny Hibbert Dearborn Maryland Ridge Methodist Church Harry FE. Perkins West Kennebunk Alice M. Hanson Kennebunk Elsie E. Jguvette Harry FE Dearborn Peabody Mass Angell Funeral Home Danes St John Simpson Wells Congregation Church Pine Grove

Frilled Pears with Currant Glaze and Almond Slivers

Pears are peeled and glazed with heated currant jelly. Almond slivers are inserted and the dish is served with whipped cream, described as good enough for company. The tone suggests a simple dessert preparation from a vintage cookbook.

Welcome To The Fold New arrivals in Biddeford area welcomed

The Biddeford Saco Journal notes several births and welcoming details. Monica Lynn Forcier and Denise Marie Verville share June births with families listed, including grandparents and addresses in Biddeford and Saco. Additional births include Michael Roger Patnade James Stephen Boudreau Catherine Marie Shirley Ann Conrad Grenier. Families and locations cited reflect the community’s recent arrivals.

Gerald D. Verville Western Ave Biddeford Denise Marie Verville Constance Hebert Patrick G. Hebert May Emile Verville Alfred Road Roger R. Patnade Main St Saco Michael Roger Adrian Boudreau Cleaves St Riddeford James Stephen David E. Sands Reynolds Ave Old Orchard Beach Catherine Marie Bertrand J. Ouellette Scammon St Shirley Ann Conrad R. Grenier Temple St

Cadette Girl Scouts Hold Overnight Event at Camp La Gis Ca

Cadette Girl Scouts held an overnight program Friday and Saturday at Camp La Gis Ca with registration, patrol assignments, fire building and water boiling contests, and a closing ceremony on Horn Pond. Patrol leaders led by Suzanne Beaulieu and Susan Litwinowich. safety supervision by F. Howard Shaffer and junior lifesavers.

Acton Camp la Gis Ca Horn Pond Pamela Pendleton Suzanne Beaulieu Susan Litwinowich Merry Searle Dianne Boucher Judy Carr Debbie Harriman Jolene Philbrick Debbie Bedard Meridith Searle Deborah Whitney Claudia Brooks Debbie Trecartin Troop 24 Mrs. Shaffer

Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree names new slate

Roland Millette was elected Faithful Navigator of Lake E. Hart Council Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus in Biddeford. Officers include Albert Carrier as Faithful Captain Urbin Langevin as Faithful Pilot Wilford Bouffard as Faithful Admiral Raoul Bouthillette as Faithful Comptroller and Paul Gaudette as Faithful Scribe. Bouffard announced the forthcoming Bruns wick exemplification on June 21 and urged all Fourth Degree members to contact him. A report on the recognition night was given by Wilfred Roy and plans for installing new officers will be announced later.

Roland Millette Lake E. Hart Knights of Columbus Washington Street Biddeford Albert Carrier Urbain Langevin Wilford Bouffard Raoul Bouthillette Paul Gaudette Wilfred Bouffard Brunswick Wilfred Roy

Catholics Demonstrate In Saigon For Three Hours

OLD ORCHARD BEACH The town council meets tonight to tackle a long agenda including victualer licenses requests for surf boards and a tent and trailer park. A committee will study needs and renovations for the municipal offices in Town Hall, authorized at the recent town meeting. The school building committee will join the council as will a water line to the town dump and Civil Service Commission members expected to attend.

Old Orchard Beach Victualer Civil Service Commission

Goldwater image questioned by GOP governors in race

Three Republican governors Rockefeller Romney and Scranton say Senator Barry Goldwater must alter his conservative image if he wins the GOP nomination or risk losing their states in November. Goldwater bets a united Eisenhower Nixon Scranton opposition could derail him. Separately, a large Buddhist Catholic protest erupts in Saigon with about 40,000 demonstrators denouncing Ambassador Lodge and calling Buddhism linked to communism.

Rockefeller Romney Scranston Barry Goldwater Eisenhower Nixon-Scranton Saigon South Viet Nam U.S Henry Cabot Lodge United States Ngo Dinh Diem Diem Hue

Maine Colleges Hold Graduation Rites Yesterday

Colby College in Waterville granted bachelor degrees to a class of 280 the largest in its history. United Nations Ambassador Adlai E. Stevenson spoke on civil rights as he received an honorary doctorate. Bates College in Lewiston celebrated its centennial with President Greyson L. Kirk of Columbia University addressing graduates and honorary degrees awarded. Other commencements occurred at Nasson College Springvale St Francis College Biddeford Gorham Farmington State Teachers College and Westbrook Junior College Portland.

Associated Press Maine Waterville Colby College United Nations Adlai E. Stevenson Stevenson Senate Illinois America Colby Greyson L. Kirk Columbia University Bates College Lewiston Lewiston, Saying the Terrors of the Machine Age Are Overrated. Dr. Kirk Bates Dr. Kirk Nassan College Springvale St. Francis College Biddeford Gorham Farmington State Teachers Colleges Westbrook Junior College Portland

Biddeford Fire Crews Respond to Three Separate Blazes

Biddeford firefighters were called out twice Saturday for a sawdust fire at 450 Alfred Rd. The first call came at 2 42 p.m. and the second at 3 49 p.m. Sunday morning a grass fire along the Boston and Maine railroad tracks behind 61 West Cutts St. was extinguished. At noon a blaze outside the rear of York Heel Corp at 45 Western Ave. suspected to start from chemicals was quickly put out upon arrival.

Biddeford Alfred Rd Boston and Maine Railroad West Cutts St York Heel Corp Western Ave

China Native Finally Gets Degree At 68

Sun Pei Lee, a China native who guided seven children through college, earned a bachelor of science in agriculture at 68 from the University of Delaware. He migrated in 1956, became a U.S. citizen in 1963, and hopes to work with an international agency to improve agriculture. His wife and youngest daughter Stella witnessed the graduation. He trained over 3,000 technologists and engineers in the textile industry and started schools in Nantong and Shanghai before emigrating.

Johnson Sun Pei Lee Wilmington Del China Lee University of Delaware Stella United States Nantung Shanghai

Maine GOP Leaders Differ On Barry Move

Maine's top two Republicans take divergent stances on the stop Goldwater movement. Gov. John H. Reed says he backs a possible moderate progressive candidate, while Sen. Margaret Chase Smith rejects any coordinated effort to block Goldwater. Smith, speaking in Saratoga Springs, asserts room for all at the convention and predicts Goldwater may still need crucial delegates to clinch the nomination.

Cleveland Ohio Maine John H. Reed Arizona Margaret Chase Smith Saratoga Springs N.Y Goldwater

Two Cars Collide On Beach Avenue

Two vehicles collided on Saco Avenue with Simmon e Reay of Biddeford reporting she stopped to permit a left turn when struck by George L. Dumochel. Reay’s car damage not estimated. Dumochel’s car damage listed at 3100 dollars.

Old Orchard Beach Saco Avenue Simmone Reay Alfred St Biddeford George L. Dumochel Elm St Reny Dumochel

Goldwater Favored, Nixon May Challenge Nomination

Sen Thruston Morton predicts Goldwater will be 80 to 100 votes short on the first convention ballot of 655 needed. Nixon is expected to contend if challenged while Rockefeller says a defeat of Goldwater is unlikely. Idaho Gov Smylie says GOP governors expect Goldwater nomination, as Otto Kerner predicts Johnson wins Illinois regardless of nominee.

Sen Thruston B. Morton R. Ky Goldwater Richard M. Nixon Nixon Eisenhower Rockefeller Robert E. Smylie Idaho Otto Kerner Johnson Illinois

Mrs Fecteau Is Chosen As Queen Of Year

Our Lady of Victory Circle met at the Fremont Club Room Alfred Street. Mrs Odina Fecteau was chosen queen of the year with officers Mrs Exilia Romeo secretary and Mrs Cora Leprechon treasurer. Rev Regis Couture O F M spoke of his new assignment and Lima Peru plans. A pilgrimage was announced for June 14 at Our Lady of Victory Chapel Camp Ellis with bus from City Square at 7:30 a.m. and breakfast at Old Orchard House. Next meeting set for July 5.

Our Lady of Victory Circle Fremont Club Alfred Street Anna Forcier Odina Fecteau Exilia Romeo Cora Leprechon Marie Anne Dorais L'Association Des Conseils de Legate du Maine Union St Our Lady of Victory Chapel Camp Ellis City Square Old Orchard House Old Orchard Beach Eva Couture Alice Nolette

Fire Crews Quell Two Blazes in Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach firemen responded to a woods fire on Smithwheel Road with 16 firefighters and two tankers taking three hours to douse the flames. Six hundred feet of 1 inch hose were used. Later a car fire on Union Avenue involved a vehicle owned by Elizabeth Barnes and driven by Charles Barnes Jr. No damage was reported to the car.

Old Orchard Beach Smithwheel Union Avenue Elizabeth Barnes Charles Barnes Jr East Grand Ave

Biddeford Court Fines Driver in Imprudent Driving Case

Biddeford Municipal Court heard a case before Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason. Andre LeFlamme, 20, of 474 Alfred Rd Biddeford pleaded to imprudent driving on Alfred Street yesterday. Attorney T A Fitanides represented LeFlamme, who was fined $25. Biddeford police were the complainants.

Biddeford Gerald C. Nason Andre LeFlamme Alfred Rd Alfred Street Atty T. A. Fitanides LaFlamme

Bridal Shower for Joan Crogan Ahead of August Wedding

Mrs Edward Meyers of Gray's Lane Biddeford hosted a bridal shower for Miss Joan Carole Crogan daughter of Mr and Mrs Carlton Crogan Elm Street Saco. Miss Crogan will marry Robert Allen Young of Morristown New Jersey on August 1. Attending were many relatives and friends including Mrs Jon Look Mrs Elma Anderson and Mrs Ken Thames with gift presentations by those unable to attend.

Edward Meyers Gray's Lane Biddeford Joan Carole Crogan Carleton Crogan Elm Street Saco Philip Chasse Miss Crogan Robert Allen Young Morristown New Jersey Jon Look Elma Anderson Kenneth Thames William Foresman Fred Stacknole Jr Raymond Cole Clyde Wells Dorothy Johnson Albert Kaleel Sr Albert Kaleel Jr Raymond Chaloult Rose Meyers Frances Worcester Margaret Chasse Evelyn Eon Mathilda Scammon Louise Loughery Edward Foss Joan Ladakakos Pauline Young Esther Crogan Yvette Bedard Patricia Chasse Helen Atkinson Clifford Cole Hazel Rounds Paul Curran Arthur Savage

Want Ads Work Wonders and They’re Not Expensive

A concise note on the value of want ads, highlighting affordability and effectiveness for reaching readers and buyers. Simple, promotional, and suitable for a brief newspaper item.

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