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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1963

Page

2

Local notices list Biddeford residents and events

Surgical patient George W. Mitchell of 266 Al fred St Biddeford remains at Webber Hospital. Alcide Villandry and wife of 61 Graham St Biddeford have returned home after attending their son Philip Villandry’s graduation from the University of Vermont College of Medicine on June 9. Five area Legionnaires attended Cumberland County Council American Legion installation ceremonies at the Anderson Mayberry Post home in Yarmouth. Attendees include Royal Sheltra Come Lebel Roland St Michel Roger Grant and Richard Doe of Old Orchard Beach and Saco.

George W. Mitchell Alfred St Biddeford Webber Hospital Alcide Villandry Graham St Philip Villandry University of Vermont College of Medicine Cumberland County Council American Legion Anderson-Mayberry Yarmouth Royal Sheltra Come Lebel Roland St. Michel Roger Grant Saco Richard Doe Old Orchard Beach

Sanford man dies at 65 after long power company career

John Sanford Johnson 65 of 10 Emerson Street died at home. Born December 24, 1897 in Jamaica Plain, he lived in Sanford 16 years and retired Jan 1 after 43 years with Central Maine Power Co. He chaired the Sanford District, was active in North Parish Congregational Church and multiple fraternal orders. Survived by widow Leah M., brother Frank G., a niece and two nephews. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Friday at Carll Funeral Home Springvale. burial Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Sanford Martin A. Johnson Emerson Street Jamaica Plain Mass Frank G Jane (Beatty) Johnson Sanford District Central Maine Power Company North Parish Congregational Church Men's Club Carll Funeral Home Main St Springvale Funeral

Weather forecast for Portland clears after showers

This afternoon will be mostly cloudy and cool with occasional showers. Highs near mid 60s. Tonight will be clearing and cool with readings in the mid 40s. Winds NW 5 to 15 mph. Thursday mostly sunny and a little warmer with NW winds 10 to 20 mph.

Portland

Biddeford Knights of Columbus Meet Thursday Evening

Biddeford Knights of Columbus will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. at K of C Hall on Washington Street. Biddeford High School Activities Association holds a meeting at 7 30 tonight in the school cafeteria. Council Chagnon on Union Street Saint Jean Baptiste will meet at 8 tonight in the club hall.

Biddeford Knights of Columbus K. of C. Hall Washington Street Biddeford High School Activities Association Council Chagnon Union St. Jean Baptiste

Prayer meeting and Bible study notes at two churches

Mid week prayer meeting scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 p m at Bible Baptist church 144 Ferry road Saco. A prayer and Bible study will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m at First Baptist church Ocean avenue Beach.

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco First Baptist Chure Ocean Avenue Ld Or Beach

Prayer meeting at First Assembly of God in Saco

A prayer meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 p m at the First Assembly of God church in Saco held in the Ahepa home on Pleasant Street.

First Assembly of God Church of Saco Ahepa Pleasant Street

Church school workers to attend Biddeford conference

Workers for the 1963-44 United Church of Christ Congregational program in Biddeford will attend a 7 30 pm conference at the church. They will preview the United Church curriculum and secure study materials for the summer months.

United Church of Christi Congregational Biddeford United Church

Household of Power study group meets final time

The Household of Power study group of Biddeford United Church of Christ will hold its final meeting Thursday at 8 p m at the home of Mrs Joseph A Haley.

Household of Power Biddeford

Saco Sewer Aid Bill Withdrawn From Budget Debate

Camille Bedard of Saco said in a phone call from Augusta that the $600000 state aid request for a $25 million Saco sewer project was withdrawn as part of the state supplemental budget. The bill awaits action by the appropriations committee and may be shifted to the capital improvement budget when considered.

Camille Bedard Saco Augusta Appropriations

Beach Man Hurt In Auto Mishap

An Old Orchard Beach man, Gordon Murphy, 21, was thrown from his car on Portland Avenue last night when the vehicle ran out of control and struck a tree. He was transported by Saco ambulance to Webber Hospital in Biddeford for facial and arm injuries.

Old Orchard Beach

Traffic Crash At Pearl And Pleasant Streets In Saco

A collision at the Pearl Street and Pleasant Street intersection in Saco occurred yesterday afternoon. Dr. William MacKenzie, 46, of 304 North Street, drove north on Pleasant while Norman Pothier, 18, of 25 Scammon Street, traveled west on Pearl. both cars sustained about $200 damage and no injuries were reported.

Pearl and Pleasant Streets Saco William MacKenzie North St Pleasant Street Norman Pothier

Justice Continued From Page One Licenses in 61 and 62

Sicard noted a teletyped message claiming criminal records for Henry J. McCue of Winchester mass tied to Chequinn management. McCue denied any record since 1941 and testified his record was not raised at license hearings. He described noise complaints and steps to reduce noise including closing windows at 11 pm and cutting microphones. Evidence showed a three piece dance band at the Barn and a rival across the street had a similar setup.

Sicard Henry J. McCue Winchester Mass McCue

George E Gendron obituary outlines New Hampshire ties

George E. Gendron 53 died unexpectedly. He served seven years in the U S Coast Guard and owned Bay Lumber Co in New Durham New Hampshire. He was a buyer for Gendron Lumber in Sanford and a parishioner at Most Holy Trinity Church Saco. He leaves father Louis N Gendron of Biddeford widow Flora Nicol Dayton two sons George in Toole Utah and Philip L Gendron New Durham NH daughter Grace Dee Dayton two brothers Philip L Gendron Portsmouth NH and Charles A Gendron Biddeford four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Saturday at 8 am with calling hours at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford tonight 7 to 10 pm and Thursday Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm.

Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Council Chagnon Union St. Jean Baptiste Louis N. Gendron Biddeford Flora Nicol Dayton George Gendron Toole Utah Philip L. Gendron New Durham N.H Grace Dee Portsmouth N. H Charles A. Gendron Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Funeral for Mrs. Alice Ostrander Held in Saco

Funeral services for Mrs. Alice A. Ostrander of 40 Carll Ave Old Orchard Beach were held at 1 30 p m yesterday at the Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco with Dr Hammond J Peterson of the First Parish Congregational Church officiating Interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco

Alice A. Ostrander Carll Ave Old Orchard Beach Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco Hammond J. Peterson First Parish Congregational Church Laurel Hill Cemetery

Funeral services for Lyndesg FE Eastman

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Lyndesg FE Eastman of 5 Stuart St Saco from Shumway Funeral Home officiated by Rev Stanley A Bennett of the Saco United Baptist Church. Beavers were members of the Saco Fire Department including Deputy Chief Arthur Oldread Captain Oliver Lamarre Captain Roscoe Perkins and Ovide Potras. Burial followed at Brooklawn Memorial Park Portland with a delegation from the Saco Firemen's Auxiliary in attendance.

Eastman Stuart St Saco Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Stanley A. Bennett Saco United Saco Firemen’s Auxiliary

Mortgage tied to Boston bond in inn dispute

Sicard testified to holding a mortgage on property used by a competitor of two inns. He said he sold a parking lot to a Boston amusement figure who resold it to Seven Seas. He added the mortgage is secured by a bond from the Boston man.

Sicard Boston the Seven Seas

Alabama integrates as National Guard aids two Negro students

Students at the University of Alabama move to class amid federalized National Guard protection for Vivian Malone and A Hood. Gov. George Wallace defies federal officials at the doorway, then withdraws after Brig. Gen. Graham's arrival. President Kennedy declares plans to push civil rights legislation for private businesses serving the public.

Page One Hood National Guard Jimmy Alabama National Dave McGlathery Huntsville Center Tuscaloosa George C. Wallace University of Alabama Kennedy Congress Necro Vivian Malone A A. Hood Wallace Henry V. Graham 31St Infantry Division Graham

Stolen Car Recovered by Saco Police

Saco police stopped a car moved from Chelsea to Route One with two men and a child aboard. Driver Denis Hogue of Cambridge, aged 20, had no license or registration. car theft linked to Chelsea. owner notified and retrieved. driver sent to Portland on Dyer Act violation. passengers released.

Saco Chelsea Mass Scarborough Alberick Martin Earl Jamieson Jr Elm North Streets Denis Hogue Cambridge Sto Hogue Stephen Lappas Portland F.B.I Robert Saunders

Two Fined In Saco Court

In Saco Municipal Court Earl Savage 27 of Auburn was fined 25 for operating a road building machine on Route 1 beyond legal width. He pleaded guilty after stating equipment change and unfamiliarity with the limit. Robert L ord 21 of West Buxton pleaded guilty to fishing without a license and paid 15. M Craig Lund 21 of Rocky Hill Road Saco pleaded innocent to an unregistered car and was found guilty with case continued for sentence. All cases heard by Judge Hilary Mahaney.

Earl Savage Auburn Saco Chester Emmons Robert L.ord West Buxton Donald Jones M. Craig Lund Rocky Hill Road D. W. Knight Lund Hilary Mahaney

Lions Clubs Plans Outing In June

The Biddeford Saco Lions Club held its final meeting at Wonderbar Steak House Biddeford and outlined an outing for June 19 at Salmon Falls Steak House. King Lion Raynald Larochelle presided over the session.

Biddeford-Saco

Prominent parties pledge full probe after mayor’s departure

Pierce said he contacted Mayor Allen C. Thompson who was away. The mayor asked him to express profound regrets and ordered a thorough investigation, with Thompson returning to Jackson at once.

Pierce Allen C. Thompson Thompson Jackson

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George E. Gendron Saco Police Lions Clubs St. Andre’s School Cecile Delcourt Elizabeth Bergeron Cate Claire Marcotte Rachel Soulard Pepperell Dacron Fiberglas Bureau Doilies Dacron & Cotton Nichols Lady Pepperell P. Case Pepperell Sheet
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