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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1964

Page

2

Local Patients and Visitors in Area Hospitals

Ralph Hamlin of Columbia Hotel Biddeford is listed as a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Armand Soulard of 16 Westland Ave Biddeford is a patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Mr and Mrs Frank J Gales of Ferry Road Saco are guests at Bald Peak Colony Club Melvin Village. N H Glenn McCallum, son of Amos and Mrs McCallum of 126 Saco Ave Old Orchard Beach, is a patient at Maine Medical Center after transfer from Webber Hospital.

Ralph Hamlin Columbia Hotel Biddeford Webber Hospital Armand Soulard Westland Ave Notre Dame Hospital Frank J. Gales Ferry Road Saco Bald Peak Colony Club Melvin Village N. H. Glenn McCallum Amos McCallum Saco Ave Old Orchard Beach Maine Medical Center Webber Hospitl

Church notes on weekend confessions and junior band meeting

Confessions will be heard at St Martha's Church Kennebunkport Saturday 7 to 8 p m St Monica's Kennebunk Saturday 445 p m St Mary's Wells Beach Sunday morning before Mass The Junior Band and songs of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Saturday at 9 0 a m

St. Martha’s Church Kennebunkport St. Monica's Church Kennebunk St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach Saco Salvation Army

Baby Marc Michael Pelletter announces birth in Malone NY

Mr and Mrs Michael Pelletier of Malone New York announce the birth of a son named Marc Michael on June 2 He weighed seven pounds four ounces at birth Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ubald Larose of Biddeford paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Pelletier of Cape Elizabeth

Michael Pelletier Malone N. Y Marc Michael

Market Slightly Higher As Trading Slows

New York stock market ends mid afternoon session with gains of fractions to a point. AT T trades heavily on its 2 for 1 stock split while General Motors steadies then advances. Industrials and rails show modest gains as the Dow nudges higher and bond markets remain mixed.

New York American Telephone At&t General Motors Associated Press U.S IBM American Stock Exchange

Old Orchard Beach Nurse Marie Pelletier Violette Dies at 77

Marie Anna P. Violette 77 longtime resident of Old Orchard Beach died at a local nursing home after a long illness. Born in Saco May 11 1887 she trained as a nurse and served with the Red Cross in France during World War I. Surviving siblings include six sisters and a brother. Funeral services set for tomorrow at St Joseph's Church Biddeford with calling hours today at Bolduc Funeral Home.

Old Orchard Beach Marie Anna P. Violette St. Mary's St Saco Francois I and Philomene Caron) Pelletier Francis Patrick Violette St. Joseph St.Marie's General Hospital Lewiston Land Trull Hospital Biddeford Boston Floating Hospital Red Cross France Webber Hospital St. Anne Sodality Third Order of St. Francis of Miami Fla St Joseph's Church Bolduc Alfred St

Frank J. Buda Dies at 97 in Biddeford Hospital

Frank J. Buda 97 died after a brief illness at a Biddeford hospital. Born in Lithuania on July 15, 1867 he lived as a farmer in the area for 52 years and was a St. Mary's Church parishioner. Surviving relatives include son Leo G. Buda, daughter Ruth Buda, three stepdaughters Anna Emery, Mrs. Fred T. Robbins and Mrs. John J. Flynn, Brockton, Mass., two stepsons Joseph L. Grant and Anthony Grant of Sanford, plus several grandchildren and nieces. Calling hours are at Shumway Funeral Home in Saco Sunday and Monday from 2–4 and 7–9 p.m. Final arrangements not yet completed.

Dayton Frank J. Buda Biddeford Lithuania St. Mary's Church Leo G. Buda Ruth Buda Anna Emery Fred T. Robbins John J. Flynn Brockton Mass Joseph L. Grant Anthony Grant Sanford Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Saco

Portland Weather Outlook Sunny Mild with A Few Showers

This afternoon is mostly sunny and mild with highs in the mid 70s and southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy and a bit cooler with lows in the low 50s and southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Saturday brings variable clouds with a chance of brief showers and a cooler afternoon.

Portland

Rainbow confers degrees on 15 candidates at Old Orchard Beach

Worthy Advisor Emmy Lu Hanson presided as 15 Rainbow Girls received Rainbow degrees at Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall. Guests from Belmont and Waltham assemblies were welcomed. Jennifer Parks resigned as worthy associate advisor. Suggestions for next meeting September 10 and candidate letters due September 8 were announced. Refreshments were provided by advisory board members and others.

Old Orchard Beach Emmy Lu Hanson Belmont Assembly Deborah Page Waltham Assembly Waltham Mass Rainbow Hubert Standeven England Marjorie Douglass Jennifer Parks Roger Snelling Governor William ‘King Lodge A.F.W.A.M Scarborough Dean Speed Orchard Lodge Paula Pendleton Mildred Nowell Patricia Strickland Joan Strickland Gertrude Leonard Donald Nowell John Strickland Asa Douglass

Biddeford VFW Auxiliary to Honor Marie Violette

Members of the Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Biddeford to pay respects to Marie Violette a fellow member of the group.

Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Bolduc Alfred St Marie Violette

US Drawing on Pacific Strength Against China

The piece notes the United States could launch from Okinawa Formosa the Philippines South Vietnam Thailand and Japan using three big carriers of the 7th Fleet to strike the Chinese mainland. It contrasts US airpower with China s 2400 planes a large 2 600 000 strong PLA and a 135 000 navy while warning political constraints might limit action.

Pacific 7Th Fleet U.S China Okinawa Formosa Philippines South Viet Nam Thailand Japan People's Liberation Army

Gower Champion Takes on Hello Dolly Project

Gower Champion stepped into directing Hello Dolly by default after others declined. He had been attached to I Picked a Daisy, a Rodgers and Lerner collaboration, but it failed to sell. Champion invested $35,000 of his own money after receiving an invitation from producer David Merrick, with whom he had supervised Carnival.

Daisy Dolly New York Gower Champion Champion Richard Rodgers Alan Jay Lerner Dolly David Merrick

Local Classified Ad Reaches 30,000 Readers Daily

A daily classified feature claims visibility to over 30 000 readers. The message highlights broad reach for small businesses and individuals seeking affordable advertising.

Your Journal

Members Gather to Say Prayers for Rudolph Payheur

Members of Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella meet at 7:50 PM at Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford for prayers for Rudolph Payheur at 291 Alfred Street.

Our Lady of Falima Circle Isabella Bolduc Funneal Alfred St Biddeford Rudolph Payheur

Prayer Meetings Gather for Mrs Violette and Family

The Third Order of the Franciscan of St. Joseph meets at Bolduc Funeral Home in Biddeford at 7 pm to say prayers for Mrs. Marie Anna Violette. St. Anne Sodality at St. Joseph's Parish joins at 7:30 pm at the same address to pray for Mrs. Marie Anna P. Violette. Closed Retreat Movement also gathers at 7:30 pm at Bolduc Funeral Home to pray for Rudolph Payhour, father of a member.

The Franciscan of St. Joseph Bolduc Alfred St Biddeford Marie Anna Violette St. Anne Sodality St. Joseph's Marie Anna P. Violette Rudolph Payhour

TA Summer School Courses Are Set

Thornton Academy in Saco announces the summer session runs June 29 to August 7 with classes from 8 to 10 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. including remedial reading sophomore English English composition algebra I geometry developmental reading French I remedial mathematics freshman English junior English tentative offerings include algebra II chemistry from 8-10 a.m. and typing French II 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Thornton Academy Saco Sidney Griffith

Good Intentions Firefighters Soak Miami Hotel Fire Scene

Miami firefighters faced a costly misstep as guests commandeered a hose and soaked the area after fire crews arrived. Fire officials say the effort caused more damage than the blaze, with water damage described as substantial and the fire damage as slight.

Miami Miami Fire Department

Collision injures two in Superior intersection

Kenneth Erikson an 18 year old of Superior collided with a car driven by Dr Richard J Nelson a Superior dentist at a street intersection. Erikson told officers he had driven through the intersection but details were not disclosed.

Superior, Neb Kenneth Erikson Superior Richard J. Nelson Erikson

Civil rights leaders react to Mississippi disappearances

Henry, head of NAACP Mississippi, joins Evers’s brother as field secretary to demand protection for workers. James Farmer and Al Meridian of CORE urge marshals, citing risk of violence. White House retracts Marines report. only Meridian-base sailors to search. Congressman Williams accuses Johnson of aiding agitators. Winstead calls the case possibly a publicity hoax.

White House Henry National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Evers Medgar Evers Any-Age al Meridian James Farmer Congress of Racial Equality Farmer Meridian Base Mississippi Congress John Bell Williams Williams Johnson New York City Arthur Winstead D-Miss Philadelphia Winstead

Biddeford Man Guilty on Exposure Count

In Saco Municipal Court Herman W. Buzzell 27 of Biddeford pleaded guilty to indecent exposure. The warrant end was waived. Buzzell fined 25 dollars and placed on one year probation after a suspended 60 day jail term. Also, Paul Lamirande 17 pleaded guilty to unregistered motor vehicle and paid 10 dollars. Alpho Houle 58 was awarded 40 dollars monthly support from Simeon Houle. Gerard Desjardins 24 pleaded guilty to operating after license suspension and paid 25 dollars.

Saco Herman W. Buzzell Mt. Pleasant St Biddeford Edward L. Caron William L. Wilson Jr Buzzell Paul Lamirande Hutchins Street Alpho Nelson Sine Houle Pool St Simeon Houle Main Street Houle

Beach Couple Awarded 2500 in Cumberland County Case

An Old Orchard Beach pair, Edythe A Snell and David K Snell, were awarded damages of 2500 by a Cumberland County Superior Court jury. They sued Portland Gas Light Co Wilbert F Blake Inc and Herbert C for unspecified actions or injuries.

Portland Old Orchard Beach Edythe A David K. Snell Cumberland County Portland Gas Light Co Wilbert F. Blake, Inc Herbert C

Suit Awards Damages Over Gas Leak In South Portland

Nisbet South Portland case alleges negligence in a May 10 1963 apartment incident. Snell and Edythe receive 800 and 1700 dollars after alleging gas exposure. jury awards damages against three parties totaling the sums. Justice Charles A. Pomeroy charged the jury after evidence from Tuesday.

Nisbet South Portland Snell Edythe Blake Charles A. Pomeroy

India produced 15 700 passenger cars last year

India produced 15 700 passenger cars in the previous year, equaling about one vehicle for every 30 000 people. The figure reflects domestic output and aligns with ongoing automotive industry trends in New Delhi reported by AP.

New Delhi India

Two Lobster Boat Rescue Near Kennebunk

Two lobstermen Milton Maling and Robert Schmidt were saved two miles off Kennebunk Beach after engine trouble left their boat in distress. Dr J T Riley spotted the distress light and alerted Police Chief Frank Stevens who organized a rescue with Earl Bibber and Cmdr. George Timson of the Kennebunk Flotilla Coast Guard Auxiliary. The rescue occurred within an hour.

Kennebunk Stermen Kennebunk Beach J. T. Riley Frank Stevens Earl Bibber Cmdr George Timson Coast Guard Auxiliary Bibber Milton Maling Robert Schmidt Stevens

Car Collision Leaves No Injuries in Saco Street Mishap

Samuel J Fortin, 62, of Melvin Avenue Old Orchard Beach, pulled from a parking space and collided with Napoleon Martel, 19, of Biddeford on Main Street in Saco. Fortin’s car sustained $5 in damage, while Martel’s right fender and door suffered about $103.55 in damage.

Samuel J Fortin Melvin Avenue Old Orchard Beach Napoleon Martel Water St Biddeford Main Street Saco Fortin Martel Damagge

Official cites need for future planning on highways

Portland Maine The president of the American Association of State Highway Officials says states must plan for highway improvements after 1972 when the interstate system is finished J Burch McVorran told the Maine Good Roads Association Thursday night that the interstate system alone will not meet motorists needs.

Portland American Association of State Highway Officials J. Burch McVorran Maine Good Roads Association

Scranton Presents Automation Proposals At Political Rally

Scranton urged removing automation restrictions to keep the nation competitive in world trade and to boost output. He called for retraining programs, education geared to the new economy, and federal tax changes plus a national job matching clearinghouse. He campaigned in Michigan with Romney supporting the first ballot and spoke to crowds in Cleveland and Lansing as he pursued delegates.

Michigan Goldwater George W. Romney Scranton Detroit Lansing Harrisburg Pennsylvania Johnson Miami Fla Cleveland Ohio Illinois Everett M. Dirksen San Francisco Public Square

Appointments at 0.0.B. Cemp Camp Newspaper Staff

James Robert named editor of the Happy Day Camp Express with Saul Green as sports editor and David Zaitlin among editors. Promotions in swimming classes moved students to Red Cross beginners and Polliwog to Fish clubs, with Jason Gozezbein and Kevin Robert among participants. A course in artificial respiration led by Bruce Shaffer included many campers, and junior life saving was offered at the pool with listed participants.

Old Orchard James Robert Express Happy Day Camp Saul Green David Zaitlin Campiers Hampers Andrew Fitaamaes Kevin Robert Dean Wolfahrt James Williams Marc Hebert Dave Webb William Earle John Cosgrove Nic 10Las Truman David Fleurant Henry Blais Bruce Surran Herri Thibodeau Calvin Twomey Ricky Smith Jeremah Crowley Red Cross Beg

Cyprus Crisis Talks Move Toward U N Mediation

The Johnson administration seeks to ease the Cyprus crisis by engaging the United Nations while direct talks between Greece and Turkey are pursued. The move signals a shift to international mediation as tensions persist in the island dispute.

Cort Smoking and Lshazier Greece Turkey Johnson U.N Cyprus

Musicians cited at Maine Federation contest in Waterville

The Schubert Club of Kennebunk placed fourth in the Maine Federation of Music Clubs event in Waterville. Biddeford youths Constance Couture Priscilla Couture Celeste Herge Marguerite Cote Diana Lizotte and Louise Rousselle earned superior ratings for their achievements across the two day affair.

Waterville Schubert Club Kennebunk Maine Federation of Music Clubs Biddeford Constance Priscilla Couture Celeste Herge Marguerite Cote Diana Lizotte Louise Rousselle

On Again Accept Toward Address Interesting Preferable

A concise note lists words including on again accept toward address interesting preferable and drowned perform auto. The set reads like a fragmented OCR snippet. No clear news event or person is identifiable from readable text.

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