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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1963
Page
2
Mrs Anna Schlaefer of Lincoln New Hampshire is spending a two week vacation at the home of Mr and Mrs Gerald Charron at 72 Storer Street in Saco.
The Fourth Degree Assembly Knights of Columbus in Biddeford will hold annual elections tomorrow morning at 8 30 at the hall on Washington Street Biddeford. Members needing transportation to the Ancient Order of Hibernians field day and cook out must meet at the hall by 12 30 with cars leaving Main and Elm Streets. Dinner served between 1 and 2 p m. The Florida Club of Ocean Park meets Monday at 8 p m in Porter hall Temple Avenue Ocean Park open to all Ocean Parkers with entertainment and refreshments.
Adah Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star conferred degrees on a slate of candidates at the Masonic hall on Main Street in Biddeford. Ruth Herrick announced a food sale at Biddeford Pool on July 3. A visitor from Wayne chapter Beaver, Pennsylvania attended. The group voted to recess in July and August. Welcoming officers were Wor thy Matron Agnes K Johnson and Wor thy Patron Edward Wolfertz. Refreshments were served by Robert M Johnson. A Welcome Back meeting is set for September 6 with a barbecue at the Johnson home on Pool Road.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Orchard Lodge A F and A M will attend the 11 am worship service at Washington Avenue Methodist Church Sunday to observe St John s Day. Members meet at 10 30 am in the church vestry and attend in a body. A special Orchard Lodge meeting is set for Monday June 24 at Robinsons Memorial Masonic Hall at 7 30 pm.
Mrs Elizabeth Hersom age 45 of 39 Old Orchard Street died in a local hospital. Born in Napanee Ontario she was daughter of Percy and Hazel Madden and a Washington Avenue Methodist Church member. Survived by widower Willis, daughter Mrs Alice Jenkins four sons Richard Edward James and David two sisters Mrs Hazel Billings and Mrs Alice Golovich and her mother Mrs Percy Madden. Funeral at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco Monday 2 pm with burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 7 to 9 pm.
Eastern daylight time tide readings for June show high and low water phases across days with morning and afternoon slots. Times listed include sunrise-like windows and notes of phase shifts between days.
Aurore Descoteaux 19 Wentworth St Biddeford died suddenly. Born March 23 1913 in St. Margaret P Q she was daughter of Joseph and Marie Rancourt. Survived by widower Adelard Descoteaux Jr daughter Rachel and siblings Leo Montreal George Rancourt Saco and four sisters. Funeral 8:30 am Tuesday at St Josephs Church with viewing at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford today 10 am to 10 pm.
A sweep of Sunday religious events is listed from Biddeford to Wells. Advent Christian churches in Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach schedule 7 pm services, Faith Tabernacle holds 7 30 pm evangelistic services, and youth groups meet from 6 15 to 6 30 pm at various churches including Saco Kennebunk and Ogunquit.
The chilly day in Maine saw an overnight low of 45 degrees at Portland Municipal Airport tying the national weather bureau record. Caribou and Augusta also logged 45 degree lows with other towns reporting warmer temperatures.
Governor William the Lodge A F and A M Scarborough will exemplify Master Mason degree. Refreshments will be served.
The article outlines requirements for marine aquariums including tank size of at least ten gallons, use of undiluted sea water, water preparation, and cement compatibility. It covers feeding, temperature ranges, and cautions against overfeeding, plus a Q A section on dogs and parakeet care and how to submit questions to Mr. Miller.
London AP report says Pauline Testa runs a flea circus and seeks human biting fleas as performers. Health authorities campaign against fleas risking wipeout, leaving Testa with only four star performers and plans to pay $1.68 a dozen for suitable fleas.
Greetings to area newcomers from the Biddeford Saco Journal. The notice lists newborns at Notre Dame Hospital with parents and addresses in Biddeford and Saco. Births include Brian Robert, Brian Ralph, Celeste Marie Jeanette, Paul Henry, Doona Marie Claire, Rene Normand, Debora Ann, Rena, and Daniel with weights and dates in June.
A morning coffee at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Cox in Ocean Park raised funds for Ocean Park Girl Scout and Brownie Troops. A silver offering supported购买 of new Scout handbooks. Guests and hostesses named include Mrs. Helen Johnson, Mrs. Alice Bentley, Mrs. Muriel Gibbons, Mrs. Edith Lund, Mrs. Grace Roby, and many others.
Police investigate theft of a Kola Generator No. 192 model 1.5 M25 serial 203616 valued at 200 dollars from a road resurfacing project on the Saco section of the Maine Turnpike. State Troopers Duane Millett and David Knight, with Saco police, follow leads.
The Kennebunk Baptist Church B O V class held its annual outing with dinner at Spiller's Restaurant in York Beach. Attendees included Mrs Myrtle Benson, Mrs Ruth Chappell, Mrs Lillian Clark, Mrs Marion Cousens, and others with guests Mrs Elizabeth Welz, Mrs Lillian Hicks, Mrs Flossie Littlefield, and Mrs Emma Stuart among the group.
The Republican National Committee plans to choose the 1964 national convention city from seven bids. Atlantic City Chicago Dallas Detroit Miami Beach Philadelphia and San Francisco are listed with a July 13 1964 opening target. Western leaders push for more influence led by Senator Allott and Governor Hansen.
Kennebunk Unitarian Church will host Masons on St John’s Sunday June 23 with Rev Sheldon Christian of Brunswick officiating. Procession forms 10 40 a m with York Lodge AF and AM leading from Garden Street. Attending bodies include Ocean Lodge High Pine Chapter DeMolay Murray R Chapter and Madonna Chapter O E S.
Building Inspector James Hussey revealed summer hours at the Biddeford City Building Tax Assessors office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30 PM. He urged that all permits be secured before any building begins and noted issuing a permit to Raymond Soucy of 30 Miller Ave for a five room ranch at 251 Pool Road.
The 87 year old Maurizio Cardinal Fossati meets Pope Paul VI as cardinals kiss the ring in the conclave. Paul VI, a diplomat favored to unite Christians, is named Cardinal Cicognani secretary of state and sets June 30 coronation. Kennedy to visit Rome later for audience.
The Childs and Family Guidance Association of Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach will meet at 7:30 Monday night at Sweetser Children's Home Saco. Joseph A Plamondon will lead the business session to elect executive committee members and board of directors for a new Child and Family Guidance Clinic serving three area communities. Dr William Nieuwkerk to speak as psychiatrist for the new clinic.
Robert Cassette head of the Saco Taxpayers Protective Association says the group may pursue legal action to reform city assessment methods for industrial property. He criticizes long standing special concessions and urges uniform assessment as required by state rules. Ralph Scamman declines comment on the association’s vote criticizing industrial assessments.
The note lists church leaders for 1963 44 with Ernest S. Woodworth as president Rev David E Wigley as vice president Mrs Loyal Grant as secretary and Mrs Alfred T Wilcox as treasurer.
Kennedy warned that without a July 10 agreement a bill may be introduced to shield the public from rail transport losses. May personal income rose to a record annual rate of 458 billion dollars, with five months showing 19.5 billion above 1962. Corporate profits held near last year’s levels, while NYSE volume fell slightly week to week and bond trading slowed.
The Saco Valley Riding and Driving Club seeks funds to purchase bleachers with a 240 spectator capacity for ringside events after a voting session. A delegation was authorized to investigate terms, dues arrears will be collected, and new members will receive revised rules and cards.
Saco police reported the theft of a bathing suit from a clothesline on Lincoln Street. Paul Bertrand told officers his daughter's suit disappeared from the line overnight. Police are investigating the loss in the area.
Denis Pelletier becomes president after Rocham bow Club vote elevates him to lead with Herman Tremblay as vice president. New members include John Boissonneault Joseph Bathier Urbain Langevin James O Leary Leo Roy Maurice Provencher Everett Chase Raymond Bertillaume and Roland Lemieux.
American League top performers include Wagner and Malzone tied for hits with 81 and none switch 83, Kaline and Allison drive in 49, Yastrzemski 46 runs, Ruth-like pace from several stars. National League leaders feature H Aaron 55 RBIs and 91 hits by Groat and White, Koufax and Drysdale lead strikeouts, while the Thruway note links New York City to San Francisco.
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