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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1964

Page

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Local Personal Notices From Biddeford And Saco

Medical patients listed at Notre Dame and Webber Hospitals include Omer Nolette Bradbury Street Biddeford. Mrs William Minnihan 158 Hill Street Biddeford. Fred L Drew Jenkins Road Saco. Alcide Landry 53 Sullivan Street Biddeford. Gabrielle Nadeau Palmer Avenue Kenney Shores Saco. Rena Mae Binette leaves for Atlantic City student nurses convention. Kalamazoo Michigan residents visit Edfors family in Saco for a week.

Omer Nolette Bradbury St Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital William Minnihan Hill St Webber Hospital Fred L. Drew Jenkins Road Saco Alcide Landry Sullivan St Gabrielle Nadeau Palmer Avenue Kenney Shores Rena Mae Binette Rene W. Binette Harrison Ave Atlantic City David A. Collins Sheryl David Jr Mark Peter Kalamazoo Mich Sven E. Edfors Hall Ave

Hart Council Knights of Columbus Meet Tonight

The Hart Council Knights of Columbus will meet at Washington Street Hall at 8 tonight to install officers and conduct council business.

Thelake FE. Hart Council Knigits of Columbus Biddeford Washington Street Hall

Higher Grade Cadets Meet Friday at 8 30 P M

IChurch notes report that the Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m with activities planned for the evening.

Saco Salvation Army

Eisenhower Signals Unity Drive After Convention

Former President Eisenhower lays out a plan to unite the GOP after the convention, aiming to attract independents and disenchanted Democrats to beat Johnson in November. He says his May 24 blueprint was not a binding endorsement and discusses talks with Scranton, Goldwater supporters, and others about the path the party should follow.

Reoa Johnson GOP White House Eisenhower Scranton Goldwater Cleveland George M. Humphrey Arizona Henry Cabot Lodge New York Nelson Rockefeller Michi

Deaths of Mrs Nathanson in Portland passage

Mrs Sarah Nathanson 80 formerly of Biddeford died in a Portland convalescent home. Born November 1 1883 in Russia daughter of Morris and Mrs Silver she was active in community and Jewish philanthropic groups in Biddeford. Survived by three sons Jon Nathanson Saco Arthur Levine Waterville Ralph Nash Los Angeles and daughter Ethel Nathanson Malden. Funeral in Malden Mass.

Portland Sarah Nathanson Biddeford Nathanson Russia Morris Silver Morris Nathanson Cross St Malden Mass Jon Nathanson Saco Arthur Levine Waterville Ralph Nash Los Angeles Calif Ethel Nathanson Malden Mass

Brother Francis Caron of St Francis College dies at 75

Brother Francis Caron O F M aged 75 died at St Francis College after a long illness born in Viger Quebec in 1889 son of Jean Baptiste Caron and Marie Pelletier he joined the Franciscan Order in 1924 served at St Anthony College Fedmonton Alberta Indian Mission Maliseet N B and at St Francis College since 1942 as receptionist cook and tailor survived by one sister Mrs Delima Jarvis one brother Henri Caron and one niece funeral services set for Saturday at 9 am with solemn high mass of requiem at St Francis chapel

Francis Andre) Caron St. Francis College Viger Que Jean Bautist Marie (Pelletier) Caron Salem Mass Francis Ican Order St. Anthony’s College Fedmonton Alberta Indian Mission Maliseet N. B St.Francis College Delima Jarvis Fureka Cal Henri Caron Peabody Edmund Boulchard St. Francis, College Stella Maris Hall Emond Funeral Home St. Francis Chapel

Death Notice of John Beauchemin Biddeford Jewelry Store Owner

John B. Beauchemin 75 of 27 Summer St Biddeford died suddenly at home Wednesday. Born April 3 1889 in Biddeford son of Benjamin and Alphonsine Beauchemin he was a watchmaker engraver and owned a jewelry store at 138 Main St for 44 years. Survived by widow Delphine Mathieu Beauchemin one brother Charles Edward Beauchemin and several nephews and nieces. Visitation at Emond Funeral Home today and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. Funeral from St Andre Church Saturday at 11 a.m.

John B. Beauchemin Summer St Biddeford Benjamin and Alphonsine Sicard Beauchemin St. Joseph’s Main St St. Andre's Church Saco Lodge of Elks Order of Foresters Delphine Mathieu Beauchemin Charles Edward Beauchemin Emond St. Andre’s Church

Curt C Bodwell dies at 80 in South Acton

Curt C Bodwell 80 a building contractor in York County died Wednesday at a Sanford hospital. He held life memberships in Atlantic Lodge IOOF Old Orchard Beach was a past district deputy and active in Friendship Lodge Springvale and a 50 year member of the Knights of Pythias. Funeral services are set for 2 p m tomorrow at South Acton Church with interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

South Acton Curt C. Bodwell York County Sanford Atlantic Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Old Orchard Beach Friendship Lodge Springvale Knights of Pythias Maple Grove Cemetery

Portland Area Forecast Healthy mix of sun and clouds

Mostly fair with some fair weather clouds in mountain sections. Highs near 70. Northerly winds 10 to 25 mph. Clear and cool tonight with lows near 40. Winds gentle northerly. Friday turning sunny and slightly warmer. Winds becoming gentle and variable.

Portland

Death of Charles Poitras at 74 in Biddeford

Charles Poitras 74 of 3 Liberty Ave Biddeford died Tuesday at home. Born December 31 1899 in Grand Falls NB he was custodian at Villa Muir Bay View and a St Josephs Church parishioner. Survived by three sons Emile Edmond Alfred one daughter Rev Sr St Lilian Marie two sisters three brothers five grandchildren and nieces nephews. Emond Funeral Home arrangements set Thursday and Friday 2-4 7-10 with 8:30 a.m. Saturday church service.

Charles Poitras Liberty Ave Biddeford Grand Falls N. B Belone Poitras Poitras Villa Muir Bay View St. Joseph's Church Third Order of St. Dominic Emile Southbridge Mass Edmond Waterbury Conn Alfred Lawrence Rev St. Lillian Marie Ste Anne’s i\Louise Levasseur Cerlina Brooker Bristol Plainville I Emond

June Tides Daily a.m. p.m. times table

The page lists daily tide times for June in Daylight Time with high and low entries. Dates June 11 to June 14 show morning and afternoon tide marks, including 12:44 and 12:56 high tides on June 11, and evolving times through June 14 with later afternoon highs.

Earl L Eaton Dies at 63 in York Hospital

Earl L Eaton 63 formerly of West Kennebunk died yesterday in a York hospital. Born in Eastford Conn he was a son of Perley S and Myra Rose Eaton and worked for Dresser Marsh Corp Kennebunk. He leaves widow Eva Marsh Eaton a son Melvin Eaton of Portsmouth NH a daughter Frances Eaton two brothers and five grandchildren plus a step grandchild. Services held Saturday at West Kennebunk Methodist Church with Rev Alfred Ives officiating. Interment in Pinegrove Cemetery. Friends may call at Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk tomorrow afternoon and evening.

Wells — Earl L. Eaton West Kennebunk York Eastford Conn Perley S Myra Rose Eaton Dresser Marsh Corp Kennebunk York Masonic Lodge A. F A. M West Kennebunk Methodist Church Eva (Marsh) Eaton This Town Melvin Eaton Portsmouth N.H Frances Eaton Walter Alfred Ives Pinegrove Cemetery Angell Funeral Home Dane St

Third Order of St An dre's Prays for Rosalie Coriveau

The Third Order of St An dre's will meet tonight at the Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford at 7 15 to offer prayers for Mrs Rosalie Coriveau a member.

Third Order of St. Andre’s Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford Rosalie Corriveau

Elks Lodge to hold service for John Beauchemin in Biddeford

Members of the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks plan ritualistic services for John B. Beauchemin at 7 30 p m tomorrow at Emond Funeral Home located at 72 Hill Street Biddeford Maine relatives and lodge members are invited to attend and pay respects at the service venue.

Biddeford- Saco

Funeral services for Alexander Martin Biddeford

Funeral services for Alexander Martin of 12 Simard Ave Biddeford were held at 9 this morning a solemn high mass at St Marys Church Biddeford with Rev Maurice Goan Rev Coleman OToole and Rev Cornelius J Enright officiating Vocalist William Cleary with Miss Louise Welch at organ Interment in St Marys Cemetery graveside prayers by Rev OToole Bearers John Sullivan John Farley Atty Edmund Caron Edmund Guilbert Robert Emery and Dr Thomas Martin Jr

Alexander Martin Simard Ave Biddeford St. Mary's Church Maurice Goan Coleman O'Toole Cornelius J. Enright William Cleary Louise Welch St. Mary's Cemetery Father O’toole John Sullivan John Farley Atty Edmund Caron Edmund Guilbert Robert Emery Thomas Martin Jr

Funeral for Mrs Grenier Held at St Andre Church

Funeral services for Mrs Jacqueline Remellard Grenier of 70 Pool Street Biddeford were held at 9 this morning at St Andre Church. Rt Rev Aime Giguere presided with deacons and organist, a male quartet led the singing, and burial followed in St Joseph's Cemetery with committal prayers by Father Hache. Out of town relatives attended from Brockton Lewiston Torrington and Lawrence.

Jacqueline Grenier Jacqueline Remellard Grenier Pool St Biddeford St. Andre's Church Mser Aime Giguere Bernard Nicknair Edmund Hache St. Andre’s Choir Charles Proulx Laura Proulx Roger Arthur Menard Richard —_LaiBrecque Raymond Cadorette Royal Marcoux Peter Cote St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Hache Normand Racine Diane Brockton Mass Frank Gerrish Lewiston Giles Remillard Torrington

Funeral services for Henry Blanchette at Most Holy Trinity

Funeral services were held for Henry Blanchette of 6 Hall Ave Saco this morning at Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Rev Maurice Boland celebrated a requiem high mass Miss Louise Welch organist William Cleary soloist Interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco A full military honor guard from the U S Naval Disciplinary Command Portsmouth Naval Shipyard conducted the graveside detail led by ID R Banker CE 1 U S N Rev Arthur St Pierre said prayers at the grave and Erwin Stevens post commander presented the flag to the widow The Owen-Davis Post Home Corp provided participants and bearers with several names listed as attendees from out of town

Henry Blanchette Hall Ave Saco Most Holy Trinity Church Maurice’ Boland Louise Welch William Cleary Laurel Hill Cemetery U. S. Naval Disciplinary Command Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Id. R. Banker CE-1 Arthur St. Pierre Erwin Stevens Owen-Davis American Legion Arnold Ballard A. Rodney Hooper Edward Gallant Owen-Davis Post Home Corp Roger L. Gram Donald Lucas Erwin Steviens

Eisenhower chafes at charge of vacillating picks

The article cites President Eisenhower reacting to critics who say he shifts his preference based on whom he last spoke with. It notes his irritation at being accused of indecision as he discusses potential nominees, including governors Romney and Stassen and former VP Nixon, while maintaining a broad outreach across the political spectrum.

Gan George Romney Richard A. ‘Nixon Minnesota Harold E. Stassen Eoples Eisenhower

Wells-Ogunquit School Committee Votes Salaries and Approvals

The Wells-Ogunquit school committee met at the superintendent's office and voted to accept Harriett Lancaster's resignation and to pay a starting salary of 4400 to teachers with a four year bachelor's degree. They also approved tuition pupils for a special education class under dismissal conditions, did not approve a July hootenanny or mimeograph lottery tickets, authorized basketball backboards from student funds, fixed the fence between the Elementary School and the athletic field, created a passage between buildings, approved a program signal control, appointed Roger Ellis as high school yearbook faculty manager, and discussed recruiting new teachers.

Wells Harriett Lancaster Wells - Ogunquit Parent-Teacher Association Carroll P. Beals Roger Ellis

U S Flights Down Recon Plane Near Plaine des Jarres

The U S reconnaissance plane was shot down east of the Plaine des Jarres on Saturday. Pilot Lt Charles F Klusmann aged 30 bailed out and was captured. A fighter escort fell to enemy fire the next day but the pilot was rescued by helicopter. Flights aim to photograph Communist activity and show U S resolve to prevent Laos from being overwhelmed.

U.S Plaine Des Jarres Charles F. Klusmann Laos Com

Stock market gains extend third straight session

New York reports a continued market recovery with light trading. Fractional gains led by Du Pont and several major issues push the Dow Jones average and the AP 60 higher at noon, while airlines remain soft and bonds show mixed results.

New York Associated Press du Pont U.S. Steel Bethlehem General Motors Chrysler International Harvester United Aircraft American Telephone General Electric Jersey Standard American Stock Exchange U.S

Population of the District of Columbia in 1900

The question asks for the total population of the District of Columbia when the U.S. government moved to Washington in 1900. The 1900 federal census recorded the district's population as 278,718, reflecting growth since the capital’s relocation.

U. S Washington Ey of Columbia

Happy Day Camp Expands Swim Program At Old Orchard Beach

At a pre season staff meeting for Happy Day Camp in Old Orchard Beach counselors approved doubling daily water safety instruction at the pool and increasing ground work on basic stroke skills. A new waterfront aids course will be added with tests and progressive promotion through Skill Clubs under supervision by Bruce Shaffer Dave Webb Paul Bellavance and William Earle.

Old Orchard Beach Michael St. Pierre Marc Gonthier Mathew Houle Timothy Bors William Cadorette Robert Warner Barry Bagley Donwd St. Pierre Steven Ryan Jeffery Keller Inan Nick Truman Ricky Han ‘Son Phillip Williams Earle

Traffic Cases Heard In Biddeford Court

Four motor vehicle violations were heard in Biddeford Municipal Court this morning by Associate Judge Gerald C Nason. Ronald Smith of 46 St Marys St Biddeford pleaded guilty to passing through a traffic light and operating a motor vehicle with no license. Judge Nason ordered a fine of 10 dollars on each charge or 3 days in jail. Biddeford police were the complainants. Louise C Mavrakos 29 for Emery Mills pleaded guilty to passing a traffic light at Main and Elm Streets Biddeford on June 10. She was ordered to pay a 10 dollar fine. In another action Clifford F Roberts 41 of 44 Piersons Lane Biddeford pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle with no license on Elm Street Biddeford and was fined 10 dollars.

Biddeford Gerald C. Nason Ronald Smith St. Mary’s St Nason Smith Louise C. Mavrakos Emery Mills

Fred S. Gurney Past Presidents Attend Meeting

The Fred S. Gurney Past Presidents meeting at Mrs. Louis Brock’s Ferry Road Saco home featured secretary and treasurer reports and plans for the next gathering at Mrs. Beatrice Hover of Fortune's Rocks. Dorothy Abbott Irene Ayer won prizes. Minnie Henderson took the mystery prize. Attendees included Rose Wilcox Minnie Henderson Dorothy Abbott Irene Ayer Doris Duross Gertrude Dennett Ethel Ballard.

Beatrice Hover Fortune's Rocks Fred S. Gurney Louis Brock Ferry Road Saco Dorothy Abbott Irene Ayer Minnie Henderson Rose Wilcox Doris Duross Gertrude Dennett

Eli Whitney's role in interchangeable parts noted

The Encyclopaedia Britannica credits Eli Whitney as the inventor of the cotton gin and as the first to develop interchangeable parts for firearms, marking a pivotal advance in production and weapons technology.

Eli Whitney Encyclopaedia_ Brittannica

Kennebunkport Auxiliary Installs Officers In Annual Meeting

Kennebunkport Memorial American Legion Auxiliary held its annual meeting with officer installations led by Mrs Thelma Burrows assisted by Mrs Alberta Redmond. New president Mrs Elizabeth Campbell announced a summer Community Fair and noted recent Poppy Day successes. Delegates were issued voting cards for the June 1921 Portland convention at Eastland Hotel.

Kennebunkport Kennebunkport Memorial American Legion Auxiliary Thelma Burrows Alberta Redmond Elizabeth Campbell Blanche Crown Florence Inniss Eleanor Heinze Redmond Ruth Bixby Thelma Ganthier Ganthier United Cerebral Palsy Association of Maine Leonard Wood Leprosy Memorial Fund Eastland Motor Hotel Portland Campbell York County Council Sullivan

John Jariz Transferred To Biddeford JHS

The Biddeford School Committee voted unanimously at a special meeting this morning to transfer John Jariz from Biddeford High School to the Junior High School with the understanding he will be reassigned to the high school to teach social sciences at the first opportunity. Jariz opposed the transfer previously and said he would respond in a week. Present were Mayor Willie Pompesour, Dr. Joseph Patane, Lucien Doyon, and J Frederick Ner, with Superintendent Raymond Kenneally.

Biddeford John Jariz Biddeford High School Jariz T. A. Fitanides School Commie Roger Nadeau Willie W. Pomerso U Joseph M. Patane Lucien Doyon J. Frederick * Ner Raymond Kenneally

Pomona Fire Under Investigation on Namdal Shipping Vessel

The Pomona remained on an even keel during the crisis as authorities investigate the fire. The ship is owned by Namdal Shipping Co. of Brazil.

Pomona Namdal Shipping Co Brazil

Legion to Elect County Officers in June Meeting

The Ell Past American Legion in South Berwick will hold a June 13 meeting at 8 p m to elect and install new county officers. The group will recess until September with summer business overseen by the Past Presidents Parley per official notice.

American’ Legion South Berwick Parley

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