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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1963

Page

2

Widespread motion in Biddeford area personals list

Mrs Cecile Plourde returns home from Webber hospital. Mrs Lorraine Crocker undergoes surgery at Notre Dame Hospital. Howard Jones visits Biddeford parents then returns to Fort Dix. Ltjg Bruce G Twambly trains at Guantanamo Bay aboard USCGC Spencer. Robert A Deschambault reports for duty at NAS Pensacola. Derrick Griffiths family relocates to England. Deschambaults head to Providence for work with NE Telephone. Irene H Throumoulos returns to Cambridge to teach then to Hillside for a wedding at Wyelle y College classmate Dr Nancy Branom.

Cecile Plourde Center St Biddeford Webber Hospital Lorraine Crocker Hillside Ave Notre Dame Hospital Howard Jones Fort Dix N. J Frank Jones King St Saco Coast Guard Bruce G. Twambly George G. Twambly Graham Street Cambridge Mass Winchester High School Hillside Wellesley College Nancy Marie Branom

Local club meetings and events listed for Biddeford and Saco

Division Two Hibernians meet at 8 p m at 7 Mason St Biddeford. Annette Chapter Eastern Star meets at Saco Masonic Hall Main St at 730 pm June 20. Saco Taxpayers Protective Association meets 730 pm Wednesday at GAR Hall. Veterans of Foreign Wars meet tonight at 550 in City Building. Saco Republican City Committee meets June 730 in Municipal Court Room City Hall. St Andre Parish hall hosts a meeting of Biddeford Minor League auxiliary at 730 tomorrow night. Chapter Nine Widows of World War One meets 730 pm Wednesday at American Legion Hall Beach St Saco. Beach outing at Hitching Post Main St Saco precedes with Bertha Welch picking up Biddeford members at Marie Dorais 23 Clifford St Biddeford. Reports and officer elections. Swap party during meet. Division One Ancient Order of Hibernians field day at Descoteaux Farm Oak Ridge June 23 at 2 pm. Committee meets 730 pm Friday at Hibernian Hall Main and Elm Biddeford.

Ancient Order of Hibernians Mason St Biddeford Annette Order of Eastern Star Saco Masonic Hall Main Street World War One, Inc American Legion Hall Beach Street Saco Hitching Post Bertha Welch Marie Dorais Clifford St Descoteaux Farm Oak Ridge Hibernian Hall Main Elm Streets

Prayer and worship services listed for local churches

A series of midweek prayer, worship, and Bible study gatherings are scheduled across Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Wells and neighboring towns. Advent Christian churches in Biddeford Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach and Kennebunkport host 730 p m services with choir rehearsals or reading rooms, plus Ogunquit and Full Gospel church midweek sessions. The note also includes a dessert tip using semi sweet chocolate folded into vanilla whipped cream for pear fillings.

Advent Christian Church Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Funeral services held for Mrs Har iclia Gribizes

Funeral services for Mrs Har iclia Gribizes of 20 James St Saco were held at 2 p m Saturday at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Adams Street Biddeford officiated by Rev Alex andre Xanthakis. Bearers included Soph ocles Victor Michael Mantis William Boyas and others from Portland Brockton Rockland and other cities. Burial followed in St Demetrios Cemetery Biddeford with attendees from out of town listed.

Hariclia Gribizes James St William Soucy Elia Iasonidis Raymond Chicquin Leon Pappas Kostas Jeanos Lindsos Brockton Mass David Verrill Rockland A. R. Warnell Sanford Harry Kosta Bridgeport

York Girl Scout Leader Hazel Moulton Dies at 76

Funeral planned in York for Hazel T. Moulton a renowned York County Girl Scout leader who died Sunday in a Portland hospital after a long illness. She was 76 and served as the York Girl Scout Council's first commissioner earning the thankbadge and a 30 year pin.

York Harbor Hazel T. Moulton York County York Moulton Portland York Girl Scout Council

Police Check Traffic Mishap on North Street

Saco police investigated an afternoon collision on North Street near Elm Street. Robert P. Henri 18 of Biddeford stopped for directions when Rocco Maffei 48 of South Portland struck from behind. Damages estimated at 200 and 91 dollars. Police also investigate alleged repeated gas siphoning from Amedee LaPointe’s car at 186 Lincoln Street.

Saco North Street Elm Street Robert P. Henri Mountain Road Biddeford Rocco Maffei South Portland Henri Maffei Amedee LaPointe Lincoln St LaPointe

Biddeford Driver Hits Parked Taxi

Biddeford driver Jacques J. Millette, 23, of 41 Summer Street, Biddeford, collided with an unoccupied taxi on Central Avenue. The taxi, owned by Bill's Taxi, was pushed into a tree. Millette suffered a cut lip. Police estimated taxi damage over 500 dollars and Millette’s car damage at 200 dollars.

Old Orchard Beach Central Avenue Jacques J. Millette Summer St Biddeford E Millette Bill Millette

Stocks Rise Modestly on Mixed Early Trading

New York reporters note motors, air lines, rails and selected issues active as the market edges higher in moderately active trading. The Dow gains 1.29 to 719.50 as Chrysler leads a broad motor stock rally amid a buoyant backdrop from May income data.

New York Wall Street Associated Press Industrails Chrysler Motors Studebaker General Motors Ford American Motors Pan American World Airways Braniff Airways du Pont Merck US Gypsum IBM Polaroid Xerox

Woman from Des Moines Cannot Cash Market Check

Mrs. E. H. Warner, visiting Des Moines, tried to cash a check at a market but lacked a license and liquor permit. The manager asked for ID or liquor-book. she had neither. She quipped that you cannot cash a check if you do not drive or drink while the manager grinned and accepted the check.

Des Moines Iowa E. H. Warner

Portland Forecast Brief Warm Afternoon With Showers

This afternoon is partly cloudy and warm with scattered showers and thundershowers developing by late afternoon. Highs in the 70s. Tonight showers end, then clearing to cool and fair. Low 45 to 50. Winds light to variable. Wednesday looks mostly sunny and pleasant.

Portland

Kennebunk And Saco CAP Units End Meetings

The Kennebunk and Saco Civil Air Patrol units have closed summer meetings. Eight cadets depart Friday from Portland Municipal Airport to Loring Air Force Base for CAP encampment aboard a C 119 from Manchester New Hampshire. Cadets must check in at 8 30 a.m. with Lt Col Harry B Winger USAF.

Saco Kennebunk Civil Air Patrol Portland Municipal Loring Air Force Base C.A. P Greaier Field Manchester N.H Harry B. Winger USAF Portland Wees Carol Ann MacAusland Irene K. Halasz Claire R. Poirier Richard M. Atwater William E. Perkins Ernest C. Record Paulis Bruce G. Kim Loring Afb MacAusland Halasz Alexander Hamilton Arundel Arthur Hamilton Old Orchard Beach Donald R. Record

Biddeford Properties Change Hands In Local Deals

The property at 44 Guinea Road Biddeford formerly owned by Mr and Mrs Milton Goss Jr has been sold to Mr and Mrs Raymond Demers of Biddeford. The sale was negotiated through Nicholas P Scontras Realtor 194 Main St Saco. Glenhaven Circle Saco home of Mr and Mrs Kenneth H Johnson sold to Mr and Mrs Richard A Monmaney Cambridge Mass who plan to occupy soon. Monmaney newly named manager of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co 250 Elm St Biddeford. The Proctor Road Biddeford property owned by Aurelius Ruel sold to Nicholas Curro Biddeford for investment. sale handled by Felix T Sheltra and Sons Real Estate Agency 48 Jefferson St Biddeford.

Guinea Road Biddeford Milton Goss, Jr Raymond Demers Kenneth H. Johnson Richard A. Monmaney Cambridge Mass Aurelius Ruel Proctor Road Nicholas Curro Curro Felix T. Sheltra and

City school boycott fuels push for democracy movement

Rev James Breeden led Monday night remarks saying the boycott is only the start and will spread. He warned students are staying away from public schools, not from classes, as mimeo sheets will be sent home explaining the citizenship protest. Lecturers included Bishop Anson Phelps Stokes Harvard’s Dr Thomas Pettigrew and NBA star Bill Russell citing de facto segregation in Boston schools.

James Breeden Breeden Anson Phelps Stokes Episcopal Massachusetts Thomas Pettigrew Harvard University Bill Russell National Basketball Association Cchampion Boston Celtics Boston

Colonial Days Set in Kennebunks Weeklong Celebration

Colonial Days are planned in the Kennebunks from July 28 to August 3. Five towns Kennebunk Kennebunkport Cape Porpoise Goose Rocks Beach and Kennebunk Beach will display flags buntings banners and posters. A Chamber of Commerce director and retired greenhouse owner will help decorate main streets and businesses.

Kennebunk Kennebunks Kennebunkport Cape Porpoise Goose Rocks Beach Kennebunk Beach Chamber of Commerce

Biddeford Sailor Promoted After Course at Oak Harbor

Lawrence G. Wiggin Jr AOS has been promoted to AO2 after a special course at National Air Station Oak Harbor Washington He is the son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence G Wiggin Sr 21 Leon St Biddeford and a 1960 Biddeford High School graduate

Lawrence G. Wiggin, Jr National Air Station Oak Harbor Wash Lawrence G. Wiggin, Sr Leon St. Biddeford Biddeford High School

Beach Council Reverses Stand On Liquor License

OLD ORCHARD BEACH Breakers-by-the-Sea Hotel on Ocean Avenue won hotel mall and liquor licenses at a recessed town meeting. After earlier refusals and a May 27 decision, a June 10 vote and residents’ opposition, Chairman William Mullen cast the deciding vote to grant the permits along with licenses for Ebb Tide Cafe and Mary’s Napoli. Special policemen were appointed and outdoor display rules were relaxed within store property lines.

Old Orchard Beach Breakers-by-the-Sea Ocean Avenue William Mullen Dwight W. McLeod David V. McCallum Leopold V. Sicard Donald W. Shorey Donald C. Jones Charles D. Peckham Jr State Liquor Commission Lawrence Kraynick Whitman and Howard Company Boston Federal Housing and Home Finance Administration Department of Health Education and Welfare Washington Ebb Tide Cafe Milliken Street Mary’s Napoli East Grand Avenue William Desmond Robert Smith Richard Pass Clayton Harding

Navy Airman Bertrand On 14 Day Leave From Great Lakes

Donald A Bertrand son of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Bertrand of 238 Hill St Biddeford is on a 14 day leave at his parents home after completing nine weeks of recruit training at Great Lakes. He will report to the Naval Air Station Pensacola Florida for duty after the leave.

Donald A. Bertrand

Conservatives Defy Orders in Macmillan Confidence Vote

In a Commons showdown over the Profumo affair Prime Minister Macmillan survived 321 to 252 after right wing Conservatives refused to back him. He admitted Profumo deceived him and ministers, and warned security organs knew less than press reports. The 27 abstentions left the government with a 69 vote margin.

Macmillan House of Commons Profumo John Profumo London

Red Cosmonaut Continues Space Mission Report

Tass reported the female cosmonaut neared the end of a second day aboard the craft. She slept seven hours and awoke early Monday morning Eastern. The male cosmonaut followed a similar schedule as the pair maintained normal progress and radioed in from space.

Space Tass Earth

Birth announcements from Webber and Saco hospitals

A series of birth notices lists newborns with parents and addresses in Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Saco Kennebunk Sanford and South Portland. Children named include Mark Gerard Carol Marie Roy Russell Charles Marc Vincent Terrance Hackett Vaughn Alfred Marcus Roger Tammy Lee Laurie Ann Veronica Lee Kathryn Elizabeth Bradley Edward and others with birth weights and dates in June.

Webber Hospital Gerard G. Labbe Old Alfred Road Biddeford Mark Gerard Richard A. Perrin Taschereau Ave Carol Marie Richard N. Bickford Bradbury St Roy Russell Charles John L. Houle Memorial Drive Marc Vincent Terrance H.hackett Cookman Ave Old Orchard Beach Roger A. Spaulding Minot Vaughn Alfred Marcus Roger Leo Parenteau Main St Saco Tammy Lee Maurice Simkowitz Wharf St Jean Paul Berard Laurie Ann Saco Hospital A. Marshall Stewart Smith St South Portland Kathryn Elizabeth Ray Hilton Lower Main Street Sanford Bradley Edward

Kennedy interfaith council proposal draws diverse responses

JFK mulls threats of federal agencies as Rev Dan Potter of New York backs the interfaith council with enthusiasm while Rev Ralph Abernathy of Atlanta warns that such a move would be like placing a vase line on a cancer in Alabama and Mississippi He urges the president to visit the South and interpret federal law with goodwill

Dan Potter New York Kennedy Ralph Abernathy Atlanta Alabama Mississippi

Flight systems praised by Tass for flawless operation

Tass announced that the flight operated faultlessly and that the crew feel perfectly well after the incident. The report emphasized the flawless operation of flight systems and the crew’s wellbeing following the event.

Tass

Biddeford Man Fined 110 On Two Charges

Philip Frenette, 21, of 47 Bacon St., Biddeford, was fined 110 in Biddeford Municipal Court by Associate Judge Gerald Nason for operating a motorcycle after suspension and for failing to stop on police signal. Frenette paid the fines. Other actions: John Poirier, 48, of 183 Prospect St., given suspended six months and one year probation after pleading guilty to assault and battery on his wife. Richard Burch, 18, of Byron, Ohio, pleaded guilty to passing a bus on a curve, fined 35. Percy Carrier, 26, of 37 Emery St., Biddeford, pleaded guilty to driving after suspension. fined 50 or 60 days in jail. Robert Talbot, 18, of 11 Raymond St., Biddeford, pleaded guilty to repairing a motor vehicle on Main Street in violation of City Ordinances. fined 15. Lloyd H. McHatten, 23, of Houston, pleaded guilty to driving left of center. paid 35. State Trooper Hollis Dixon was the complainant.

Philip Frenette Bacon St Biddeford Gerald Cason Frenette Nason John L. Poirier Prospect St Alfred Marie Theresa Poirier Richard Burch Byron Ohio Percy Carrier Emery St York County Carrier Robert Talbot Raymond St Main Street Lloyd H. McHatten Houston Hollis Dixon

Saco Resident Charged With Morals Offense

Carl Winchester, 33, of Saco Mast Hill Road, released on 1500 bail after pleading innocent to indecent liberties with a minor girl. Judge Hilary Mahaney continued the case to June 25. Other docket items include arson charges against John A. McCoombs, passing a red light by Robert D. Blow, and driving without a license by Iva J. Cagle with respective fines and hearings.

Carl Winchester Mast Hill Road Saco Atty Roger P. Flaherty Sanford Hilary Mahaney Mahaney John A. McCoombs Lincoln Road Lawrence Dolby McCoombs Superior Court Philip Graves Clyfton Hewes Robert D. Blow Smith Wheel Road Old Orchard Beach Iva J. Cagle Bath G. Paul Falconer

Barn and Shed Destroyed by Fire Near Scarborough

Saco firemen responded to a blaze on Portland Road near the Scarborough line at Burnham estate. A barn and part of a shed were destroyed, the unoccupied property only holding a small hay supply. Three pieces of equipment and Scar borough fire department aided in keeping flames from the house. Cause attributed to a lightning bolt. no loss estimate given.

Saco Portland Road Scarborough Line Burnham Scarborough Fire Department Arthur Emmons Saco Department

Tips For Teens Readers Share Guidance On Youth Choices

A reader describes a teen dating issue involving a 13 year old and an older man, and another asks about dating behavior and appearance guidance. The columnist notes value in teen experience, encourages church groups and positive activities, and mentions a youth guidance career. A book recommendation is provided for healthy heart topics.

Elinor Ans Miss Williams Annie Francis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Saco Taxpayers Protective Association Gar Hall Biddeford Post Veterans of Forei Republican City Committee Saco City Hall St. Andre Parish Minor League Chapel Street Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Christian Science Society Winter Street Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Full Gospel Route 9-A Wells American Stock Exchange U.S Kennebunk and Saco Cap Beach Council Cosmonaut Robert Merrill York St Blaine Merrill Ross Road Veronica Lee Vuunndt Amvs JFK Mulls Carey Bros. Jewelers St. Joseph's Church Robert J. Landry South Street Landry Lucille G. Couture George Couture St. Marie de Bec Canada Joseph A. Landry Lee’s Studio Elinor Williams A. Victor Fleurant Vic’s Appliance Maytag Kelvinator Roger Thibault Bill Southwick Canal Bank
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