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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1963
Page
2
Dr Arthur L Corri veau of Saco and Dr Raymond Shaffer of Bucksport attended the Maine Optometric Association convention at Sebasco Estates Casco Bay. Shaffer was convention chairman and newly elected president.
Higher Grade Corp cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m in church notes report detailing the schedule for the cadet session and related activities.
Saco Tax Collector Roy Tounge announced 1963 tax bills will be mailed Friday with a 2 mill rate unchanged from last year. Total taxes due 1 052 688 78 include real estate 963 752 80 personal 41 702 98 and poll 7 233. Taxes are due by October 1 with 6 percent interest from September 1 if unpaid.
The Cascade Lodge in Saco hosted the season finale of the Council Ste. Therese meetings with a shore dinner. Miss Lucienne C Metayer greeted members and guests, a social hour preceded by Miss Lillian Viger as mistress of ceremonies, and community singing followed. Meetings resume in September with numerous attendees listed.
Distribution of a four page listing of motels cottages cabins and tenting areas in Saco began yesterday. The effort is by the Saco Businessmen's Association and The Saco Junior Chamber of Commerce with the Jaycees soliciting listings. About 2000 folders were printed and will be distributed locally and through Maine Publicity Bureau offices in Portland Augusta and Kittery.
The Boston board acknowledged procedural defects in department operations after efforts to detect illegal gambling at a Back Bay shop failed. It noted officers with jurisdiction over the shop were not properly informed of suspicions, and wrote recommendations to fix the deficiencies, with some actions already in place and others under study.
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for aid sympathy and floral tributes during our bereavement. Grateful for cards and car assistance for the funeral. The Family of the late Bert J. Cote.
Philippe Nadeau 62 of Worcester Mass died at home after a brief illness. Born September 15 1901 in Biddeford he was the son of William and Flora Pelletier Nadeau. He worked at Bates Manufacturing Co and is survived by wife Alice Rousselle two sons Roland and Real one daughter Germaine two sisters Alice Mathieu and Pamela Moulton two brothers Ernest and Albert and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Almon Tibbetts 73 of 5642 Cedar St Old Orchard Beach died suddenly. A WWI veteran born May 18 1890 at Orrs Island he worked at Todd Bath Iron Works in WWII and later for the town. Survived by wife Amelia three sons Charles Almon Jr and Paul two brothers one sister and two grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 10 Den nett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with burial Laurel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9.
The New York stock market held in a narrow range as traders eyed a consolidation base for a potential advance. Steel, motor and tobacco stocks drifted lower while sugars and rails rose. IBM and Xerox fell sharply, Dow Jones average slipped to 718.29, with a mixed bond scene and a seasonal note about Druids decorating halls.
Considerable cloudiness with warm humid air and showers developing late today or tonight. Highs 75 to 80, cooler along beaches. Southwesterly winds 15 to 30 mph, squally near storms. Lows 55 to 60 tonight, Friday clearing and becoming fair by afternoon with cooler less humid conditions. North to northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
Fragmentary tide table data shows June high and low tides with times and conversions. Readable entries include dates and lunar indicators, but specifics are incomplete.
Kenney Fletcher celebrated his third birthday at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Russell Fletcher 16 Adelaide Road. A decorated cake from his aunt in Amesbury Massachusetts highlighted the refreshments. Gifts and cards came from numerous relatives including grandparents in Inglewood California uncles in Oxnard and Maconell AFB Kansas and cousins from Amesbury and Laurelton New York with additional greetings from extended family members.
ValentinaTereshkova, described as an experienced parachutist with 170 jumps, said she did not pilot the craft. Khrushchev phoned to congratulate Bykovsky, who landed without a scratch, while conflicting accounts from Trud claimed Tereshkova parachuted from the capsule after reentry.
Vatican sources report the College of Cardinals aims to elect a progressive successor to Pope John XXIII to continue his campaign for Christian unity and better relations with Communist governments. Conclave cardinals are isolated in the Vatican after Amleto Cardinal Cicognani’s tenure ended with the pope’s death.
New officers were elected and installed at the Tighe Beaudoin Farley Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary at Elm Street hall. President Carmen Ruel leads a list of officers with Beatrice Rumo and Mary Ellen Cope helping install. Committees and delegates were named for the coming year with gifts given to incumbents and guests recognized.
Deschambault and Binette face indictments alleging bribe payments to the Democratic party and individual figures, with the Supreme Court ruling charges fatally defective. One bribe allegation cites $1000 from Gerard Laverriere to Binette on May 5, 1960. Trial history includes a two day halt and a hung jury. Wayne Hollingsworth of the Attorney General Frank Hancock's office is expected at the Monday trial as the case stems from a Biddeford city affairs probe.
New York AP reports Beatrice Lillie plans an autobiography detailing her society and show business career. The veteran comedienne received a $100000 royalty advance from Doubleday, a figure among the largest prepayments in publishing history. The working title is I Won’t Tell.
The 38th annual Little Red Book of Major League Baseball runs 158 pages this season. It lists American and National League records and World Series data, plus a club-by-club record noting Maury Wills stole 104 bases.
Advice column discussing teenage smoking secrecy and parental boundaries. A reader asks about informing a friend's mother and another about marriage plans for an 18 and 19 year old couple. The responses urge respecting privacy, delaying marriage until after military service, and growing up responsibly.
The Widows of World War I chapter met at the American Legion hall in Saco to discuss a new pension bill by Oliver E Meadows staff director of Veterans affairs. Officers elected include Mrs Marie Dorais president and Mrs Emelia Bolduc senior vice president with a September 18 installation expected along with national officers.
The Hill Road Goodwins Mills property owned by Mrs Clifford A Tibbetts of Kennebunk was sold to Mr Roland A Souliere and Mrs Souliere of Hill Street Biddeford. The tract includes a single dwelling, a barn, a garage and 32 acres of land.
Mayor J Edward Whelan of Saco flew to New York to review the 20 percent grant for a 2.3 million sewer project. A new application covers lateral sewers, with $600,000 already allocated by HEW and more aid possible from Area Redevelopment Authority APWP. The fate of Maine s share remains unresolved in Augusta and a $600,000 city match could require a bond vote.
The sale was negotiated by Joseph S. Audie, a realtor at 205 Graham St. in Biddeford, and the purchaser plans to occupy the premises soon for a country home.
The American Santa evolved from Dutch colonists who named him St Nicholas in New Orleans and surrounding settlements shaping the modern merry figure aboard a reindeer sleigh.
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