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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1963

Page

2

Personal notices from Maine include travels and placements

Michael McCarron has returned to Winnipeg after visiting his sister Mrs William Meehan in Old Orchard Beach. Guy Daigneault son of Mr and Mrs Normand Daigneault of Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Miss Janice Ross arrives at Sweetser Children's Home in Saco for the summer from Easley South Carolina and will be one of the recreation workers there. She is a June graduate of North Greenville Junior College and is spending her second Maine summer.

Michael McCarron Winnipeg Canada William Meehan Old Orchard Beach Guy Daigneault Normand Daigneault High St Biddeford Webber Hospital Janice Ross Sweetser Children’s Home Moody St Saco Easley S. C North Greenville Junior College Maine

Fremont Club and Auxiliary Hold Joint Meeting

The Fremont Club and Auxiliary schedule a joint business meeting at 8 p m Thursday in Alfred Street Hall Biddeford The annual shore dinner of Congregation Sainte Therese of L'Union Saint Jean Baptiste D Amerique is set for tonight at Cascade Lodge Portland Road Saco Attendees should be at Adams Street Hall by 6 p m for provided transportation

Fremont Club Aux:liary Alfred Street Hall Biddeord Congeil Ste. Therese of L’union St. Jean Baptiste D’amerique Cascade Lodge Portland Road Saco Adams Street

Midweek Prayers Across Saco and Beach Churches

Prayer meetings and Bible study set for Thursday at 7 30 p m across multiple churches. Bible Baptist at 144 Ferry Road Saco First Baptist Ocean Avenue Orchard Beach and First Assembly of God at the Ahepa home 22 Pleasant Street Saco

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Orchard Beach Assembly of God Church of Ahepa Pleasant Street

Girl Escapee Throws Knife At Policemen

Two escapees from the State School for Girls in Hallowell were captured by Biddeford Police after a struggle on Main Street. A carving knife was thrown at officers and lodged in a wall while a paring knife was taken from the other girl. The pair were to be returned to the State School today.

Hallowell Biddeford Edgar Sevigny George Friary Raymond Warner Raoul Hubert

Motors Drag Stocks Into Mixed Early Afternoon

Stocks gave up morning gains as profit taking trimmed motors and airlines leaders. The Associated Press average rose 0.08 to 718.98 at noon, with industrials up, rails up, utilities steady, and oils slipping amid a quiet trading session and a brisk business backdrop of strong housing starts and appliance sales.

New York Motors Airlines Studebanker Chrysler Ford American Medical Association Associated Press Rails Uneae Steels Republic Pan American Continental Polaroid du Pont General Electric U.S. Gypsum American Telephone Standard Oil Indiana American Stock Exchange

Mains Sentenced for Break In at Kennebec County

Kennebec county Superior Court sentenced Thomas Mains to 510 years in state prison on a guilty plea to breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony. Mains, 28, Chelsea, Massachusetts, faced the charge in Augusta.

Mains Augusta Kennebec County Thomas Mains Chelsea Mass

Card of Thanks for Kindness and Floral Tributes

We express sincere thanks and deepest gratitude for the thoughtful acts of kindness during the last sickness of our loved one. Our heartfelt appreciation goes to all who contributed floral offerings and tributes of sympathy during our bereavement. Signed by Mrs. Madeline Eastman and families Morin Eastman Eastman Eastman.

Madeline Eastman Philip Morin Elon Eastman Lra Eastman

Funeral rites for Roland J. Houle of Hartford

Funeral services for Roland J. Houle of Hartford Conn died in Old Orchard Beach were held at Most Holy Trinity Church Saco with Rev Arthur St Pierre presiding Miss Louise Welch played the organ Burial was at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco graveside prayers by Father St Pierre Bearers were Joseph Julo Donald Houle Arthur Houle and Eugene Houle Out of town attendees included Henry Houle Mrs Irene Lamarche Mrs Doris Jameson Mr and Mrs Jerry Houle Arthur Houle Donald Houle Alcide and Eugene Houle George Houle and Miss Patricia Houle Mrs Rose Balog and Mr and Mrs Joseph Jule all of Conn and others from Manchester Windsor and Bridgeport Conn

Roland J. Houle Hartford Irene Lamarche Doris Jameson Jerry Houle Arthur Houle Donald Houle Manchester N.H Alcide Eugene Houle Conn George Houle Patricia, Houle Bridgeport Rose Balog Windsor Joseph Jule Thompsonville

Three Men Charged in Beach Affray Hearings

In OLD ORCHARD BEACH three men faced affray charges in Trial Justice Court before Judge Wesley M. Mewer. Frank Fontaine, 17, of Portland and Joseph R. Lemay, 31, of Biddeford pleaded guilty and paid $10 fines. Howard Langille, 25, of North Windham pleaded innocent and was found guilty on appeal, released on bond. Edward E. Armstrong, 20, of Saco pleaded guilty to counts of caves without a license and illegal possession of intoxicating liquor, each fined $10, stemming from a Saco Avenue crash on June 16. John D. Colucci Jr., 20, of Portland had drunken driving and hit-and-run cases continued 10 days. Richard E. Churchill, 27, of Portland pleaded innocent to illegal license-plate attaching, appealed after a guilty finding and $10 fine.

Old Orchard Beach Staples Street Edward E. Armstrong Ocean Park Ave Saco Chares Sako Avenue John D. Colucci Jr Portland Old Orchard Street Mew Richard E. Churchill Superior Court

Third Grade Geometry Program Gains in Bloxom

In Bloxom Virginia a third grade geometry class has been declared a success after a daily 20 to 30 minute program. Principal S Mason Sprague reports that students read carefully, break down problems analytically and follow steps precisely. They learn terms like equilateral triangle precision and quadrilateral using a straightedge and compass. The faculty notes improved comprehension vocabulary and muscular coordination along with better grasp of arithmetic and reading.

Bloxom Bloxom Hool S. Mason Sprague

Portland Weather Notice Partly Cloudy Forecast

Forecast for Portland. This afternoon sunny and warm with highs in the upper 70s. Winds west 10 to 15 mph turning to south 15 to 20 along the coast. Tonight fair and warmer with lows near 50 and southerly 5 to 10 mph. Thursday cloudy and mild with showers or thundershowers in the afternoon. South winds 15 to 25 mph.

Portland

Cardinals Weigh Moderates in Papal Succession

Observers expect a compromise pope to emerge from Vatican conclave amid Cardinal factions. Early ballots will winnow the field toward leaders such as Montini Urbani and Lercaro, with Confalonieri Marella as moderates and Castaldo Roberti as conservatives prominent in discussion.

Giovanni Battista Montini Milan Carlo Confalonieri Curia Giovanni Urban Venice Paolo Marella Giacomo Lercaro Bologna Montini Urbani Lercaro Confalonieri Marella Alfonso Cardinal Castaldo Naples Pres Cardinal Roberti Ria

NASA weather satellites map hurricane coverage plan

U S orbiting Tiros satellites will cover hurricane zones in a rotated pattern. Tiros 7 will focus on the hurricane region during early orbits then shift south for five weeks to snap cloud cover pictures while Tiros 6 mirrors the schedule above the hurricane grounds. Meteorologists hope satellites may one day help control storms using chemicals or explosives.

Tiros Tiros 7 Tirus 6 Equator Pacific

Gum Drops Clean Milton Pipes Says City Dept

Milton Massachusetts uses gum drops to unclog pipes as a 400 to 600 pound pressure method faces road damage. Harold Sumner says the large gum drops fit one inch pipes and disintegrate after forcing through the main. He cannot stand the taste of gum drops.

Milton Mass Milton Water Department Harold Sumner Sumner

Biddeford Youth Loses Boys State Title Race

Robert A. Tillson a 17 year old of Biddeford pleaded guilty in Biddeford Municipal Court to driving without a license and failing to report an accident. He was fined 15 for the license charge and 10 for failing to report the accident. Robert C. Barden 26 of Saco also pleaded guilty to failing to report an accident and was fined 10. State Trooper Hollis G. Dixon was the complainant. A session of Biddeford Juvenile Court considered two Biddeford juveniles who took ten batteries from two Alfred Road service stations.

Robert A. Tillson Elm Street Biddeford Gerald Nason Tillson Nason Robert C. Barden Forest St Saco Hollis G. Dixon Alfred Road

Estate Of York Woman Is Valued At 114 840

In Alfred the York probate court allowed the will of Alice R McIntire who died May 8 leaving an estate of 1 144 840 with most in personal property and a bequest to her niece Mary McIntire Davis including 100 000 and the old McIntire Garrison house and its land. The will sets up three 60 000 trusts for Mary’s sons and makes Day executor. Other Maine estates and bequests were also probated including Bourne, Critchley and Wallace, with various heirs named and trustees appointed. The estate is estimated at 220 000 and will be appraised by Charles E Cole.

Alfred Alice R. McIntire York John B. Roberts York County Mary McelIntire Davis McIntire McIntire Garrison Mary McIntire Davis Ethel E. Doughty Cumberland Center Marion B. McIntire Walter H. Millinger York Village H. Willis Day Kennebunk Miss MclIntire Saco Nathaniel Marshall Benjamin K. Shaw Kenneth J. Critchley Dayton Thresher Dorothy J. Critchley Harold H. Bourne Sally G Richard H. Wallace Hollis I. Olive Wallace Ethel M. Littlefield Robert O. Littlefield John M. Herring Tewksbury Mass Biddeford Beacon Avenue Stuart T. Adjutant West Kennebunk Kennebunk Pond Lyman Yellow House Truman S. Littlefield Pleasant Street American Telephone and Telegraph Company Barbara Phoenix, Ariz Saul M. Schwartzbach Wells Beach Road Ruby L. Cram Wells Ruby Nation of Israel Brandeis University of Massachusetts Georgetown University D. C Washington Hebrew Congregation Ohev Sholem Tailmud Torah Congregation Dora Singman Lesnie Isidore Lesnie Ruth L. Bassett Chester D. Cram Jr Chester Cram Maine Richard E. Farnsworth

Autos Collide At Old Orchard Beach

At the corner of Union and West Grand Avenues in Old Orchard Beach a two car collision occurred involving Alexander Hadiars, 44, of Saco and Carroll M. Burbank, 55, of Sanford. Police investigated the event noting minor damage to the Burbank vehicle estimated at 120 dollars. Hadiaris car damage not yet estimated.

Old Orchard Beach Union and West Grand Avenues Alexander Hadiars Bradley St Saco Carroll M. Burbank Sanford Hadiaris West Grand Avenue Union Avenue Burbank

Union Election Planned at Lyn-Flex Plant Saco

Michael Schoonjans, joint board manager of the Biddeford Textile Workers Union of America, AFL CIO, said workers at Lyn-Flex Industries in Saco Industrial Park will vote on June 27 on joining TWUA AFL CIO. NLRB will hold the secret ballot for about 120 workers from 3 to 3:30 p.m. at the Lyn-Flex plant amid union campaign activity led by Schoonjans and George Jabar.

Michael Schoonjans Biddeford Textile Workers Union of America Aflcio Lyn-Flex Industries, Inc Saco Twua-Aflcio Bernard al National Labor Relations Board Boston NLRB

Lewiston Miss To Compete For Miss America

Elaine Ouellette of Lewiston is Miss Maine 1963 after a nine contestant pageant. The 18 year old will represent Maine in the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City New Jersey in September. Pamela Gay Miss Bangor Brewer was first runner up and Andrea Fowler Miss Livermore Falls was second runner up.

Portland Elaine Ouellette Lewiston Maine Lewiston- Auburn Atlantic City N.J Pamela Jean Gay Bangor -Brewer Andrea Cate Fowler Livermore Falls

Jane Fenderson Joins Senator Muskie's Staff This Summer

Miss Jane Fenderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Fenderson of Saco has joined Senator Edmund S Muskie's staff for the summer. A history major she is a junior at Mount Holyoke College and a Thornton Academy graduate.

Jane Fenderson Charles Fenderson Saco Edmund S. Muskie Fenderson Mount Holyoke College South Hadley Mass Thornton Academy

House debate on education subsidy bills raises funding questions

Rep John D Jones argues for adherence to the Sinclair Law to preserve public faith in the legislature while Rep Ralph W Brewer supports expanding state education subsidies from 21.5 to about 26.5 percent of local costs. The House split, voting down Jones indefinite postponement 77-47 then approving the bill 80-33, with a provision to maintain 21.42 percent support if increases are not adopted.

John D. Jones Farmington Ralph W. Brewer R-Bath House Jones

President to Proceed With European Visit Amid Turmoil

Officials say despite Italy turmoil and Britain’s Profumo scan dal, the President will press ahead with a European trip. They view the transition period as favorable for talks with future power holders, and fear cancellation would harm U.S. prestige. The schedule includes West Germany, Ireland, Britain and Italy starting from Andrews AFB.

Italy Britain West Germany Europe U.S Ireland Andrews Air Force Base Bonn-Cologne

Ken's Place Is Purchased in Pine Point Road

Robert W. Bergeron of Old Orchard Beach buys Ken's Place, a clam eatery near Pine Point Road, for $110,000 with Kenneth Skillings remaining as partner. Bergeron, proprietor of Bill's Pizza in Old Orchard Beach, takes over after 36 years of operation. Assam sits almost separated from India by a narrow border strip with Bhutan and East Pakistan.

Scarborough Robert W. Bergeron Old Orchard Beach Ken Pine Point Road Bergeron Kenneth Skillings Bill's Assam Burma China Bhutan East Pakistan India

Hearings Open On Water And Air Pollution Policy

Senate Public Works subcommittee chaired by Ed Muskie presides over water pollution hearings with witnesses including Interior Secretary Udall and HEW Chief Celebrezze. Bills seek a separate Federal Water Pollution Control Administration and grants for sewage treatment, city sewer separations, and tighter enforcement.

Journal Capitol Bureau Wsshington Edmund 5 Muskie Public Works Committee Interior Stewart Udall Health, Education and Welfare Anthony Celebrezze Tment of Health, Education and Welfare Margaret Chase Smith Department of Health, Education and Welfare Milbridge Harington

Industrial Displays Planned for Biddeford Saco Banks

Industrial displays of Biddeford Saco manufactured products will be placed in Canal National Bank Biddeford and Saco branches First National Bank Biddeford and Saco Biddeford Savings Institution Saco and Biddeford Savings Institute plan promoted by Mayors Pomerleau Whelan and the Area Development Committee A 24 page brochure with photos and copy will be produced by Creative Advertising Agency and distributed to local industries Maine information centers Chamber of Commerce and other state and national venues to promote the region's industry and products

Biddeford Saco Hugh Marshall Marshall Canal National Bank First National Bank Saco Area Biddeford-Saco Maine Products Show Maine Information Centers Department of Economic Development Industrial Development Office Chamber of Commerce Maine

Daughters and Son Born to Local Families in June

At Webber Hospital five births noted. Monica Rose Reggep a daughter to Mr and Mrs George Reggep 110 Alfred Street Biddeford born June 17 weighing seven pounds ten ounces. Patricia Ann Gagnon a daughter to Mr and Mrs Armand Gagnon Camp Ellis born June 17 weighing six pounds six ounces. Leo Simp son a son Leo Jr to Mr and Mrs Leo Simpson 141 Lafayette Street Jersey City New Jersey born June 18 weighing seven pounds three ounces. Glynn Michael Potito a son to Mr and Mrs John Potito 4 Day Street Kennebunk born June 18 weighing seven pounds five ounces.

Webber Hospital George Reggep Alfred St Biddeford Monica Rose Stephen Hanson Water St Kennebunk Armand Gagnon Camp Ellis Patricia Ann Leo Simpson Lafayette St Jersey City N. J Leo, Jr John Potito Glynn Michael

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