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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1964

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Local personals list hospital patients and social events

The item lists several local residents in hospital care including Henry Girouard at Notre Dame Hospital and David Ouellette at Notre Dame Hospital. It notes Mrs F Howard Shaffer and Yvonne Beaudoin visiting Silver Springs Florida, and mentions a wedding in Kittery Point plus a Boston beauty academy reunion attended by Biddeford and Saco residents.

Henry Girouard Pike St Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital F. Howard Shaffer Saco Mercy Hospital Portland Yvonne Beaudoin Walter Plaisted Stephen, Lee Deborah Locke St Silver Springs Fla David Ouellette William Ouellette Myrtle St Lillian Denis Paul T. Cobb Ferry Road Edgar Cobb Temple Street Cobb Calvin Kittery Point Donald King Pool Road Wilfred Academy of Beauty Culture Boston John Rush Charlestown Mass Rush

Legion Auxiliary Unit Meeting in Biddeford Wednesday

The March meeting of the Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary is set for Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Biddeford City Building.

Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary Biddeford City

Holy Communion Services Across Local Churches

Christ Church Biddeford will celebrate Holy Communion Tuesday at 8 a.m. Trinity Church Saco follows at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. Mid week prayer and praise is set for Wednesday 7:30 p.m. at Biddeford United Baptist. Prayer meeting Tuesday 7:30 p.m. at Full Gospel church Route 9 A Wells. Saco Salvation Army Home League meets Tuesday 7:36 p.m.

Christ Church Biddeford Trinity Church Saco Biddeford United Baptist Church Full Gospel Route 9-A Wells Saco Salvation Army

Beach Council Recommends Budget Cuts for 1964

Old Orchard Beach council met at the town hall to review the proposed 1964 budget. They discussed every article, postponing several items and cutting $37,500 from the school department’s request of $347,750. Despite cuts the school budget still rises by $25,224.86 versus 1963. Total reductions reach $70,493, aiming to lower the tax rate by six mills with a net four mill increase from 1963.

Old Orchard Beach

Dog Licenses Available In Saco For 1964 Season

Saco city clerk announces receipt of 1964 dog licenses with fees of 1.40 for male and spayed dogs and 5.40 for females. Owners must bring the certificate when applying for a spayed female license, per city clerk Mrs. Vivian Hickey.

Saco Vivian Hickey

Accident Victim Dies In Hospital

A 39 year old Fairfield Center woman Marie Di Marco died Sunday at a Waterville hospital after a February 6 highway collision with a pulp truck. Her 11 year old daughter Marina remains in a coma from head and face injuries.

Waterville Fairfield Center Marie DiMarco Marina

Mrs Bertha Goodwin 83 Biddeford Pool resident dies

Mrs Bertha Goodwin 83 a lifetime Biddeford Pool resident died at her home Born June 13 1880 she was a church member and former Eastern Star and Rebekah leader Survivors include daughter Shirley Parks two sons Albra H and Guy Sace seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren Funeral services will be at 2 pm Wednesday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco with burial in Biddeford Pool Cemetery Friends may call tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm

Bertha Goodwin Biddeford Pool William and Helen (Hussey) Cole First Universalist Church Biddeford Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Evangeline Rebekah Lodge Shirley E. Parks Albra H Guy S Sace Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco

Theodule Gagne 84 Biddeford resident dies after illness

Theodule Gagne 84 of 221 Pool St Biddeford died in a Saco hospital after a short illness. Born February 27 1880 in St Lambert de Levis Que he moved to Biddeford in 1909 and worked for Biddeford and Saco Coal Co He is survived by six sons Urban of Saco and five others all in Biddeford. three daughters also listed. two sisters. 38 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements set for 8 am Thursday from St Andre s Church with viewing at Emond Funeral Home tonight tomorrow and Wednesday evenings.

Theodule Gagne Pool St Biddeford Saco St. Lambert-of-Levis Que Joseph Marie Bilodeau) Gagne

Mrs. Florence Gray Dies at 88 in Biddeford

Florence Winifred Gray 88 of 169 West St Biddeford died suddenly at home Friday. Born Dayton Sept 23 1875 daughter of Abner and Esther Staples she leaves several nieces and nephews. Funeral 10 30 a m tomorrow at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco with interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery Eliot.

Florence Winifred Gray West St. Biddeford Dayton Abner Esther (Marsh) Staples Dennett and Craig Main St Saco Mount Pleasant Eliot

Edgar Dallaire 67 Biddeford resident dies after short illness

Edgar Dallaire age 67 of 51 Green Street Biddeford died this morning after a brief illness at a local hospital. He was a WWII veteran, longtime Pepperell Mfg. Co. employee, and survived by his widow Rose Marie, three grandchildren, two daughters and a son. Funeral arrangements are set for Thursday at St Joseph's Church after visiting hours at Bolduc Funeral Home Tuesday and Wednesday.

Edgar Dallaire Green St Biddeford St. Samuel Que Celestin and Leocardie (Prevost) Dallaire Pepperell Mfg. Co Sacred Heart League St. Joseph's Church Union St. Jean Baptiste St. Joeph’s Church Rose Marie (Rheaume) Dallaire Armand Dallaire Fall River Mass Florence Boulanger Westbrook Loretta Rousseau Lebanon N.H Henry Dallaire Antonio Dallaire Romeo Gagne Omer Nolette Bolduc Alfred St

Adah Chapter Eastern Star to Meet in Biddeford

Members of Adah Chapter of the Eastern Star Biddeford will gather at 7 30 pm tomorrow at the Dennett and Craig to hold ritualistic services for Mrs Bertha Goodwin a member.

Adah Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco Bertha Goodwin

Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Rose A. Bouthot

Funeral services for Mrs. Rose A. Bouthot of 93 Alfred Street Biddeford were conducted at St. Joseph's Church Biddeford with a requiem high mass led by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Elie Hevey and music by Diana Rousselle. Interment followed in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Bearers were John Petit Joseph Clair Lionel Bouthot and Phillip A. Whelan with out of town attendees from Lewiston Waterville Portland Boston and Sanford.

Rose A. Bouthot Alfred St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Msgr Elie Hevey Diana Rousselle St. Joseph's Cemetery Marc

Steam pudding mold filling guideline

The guide notes filling molds to two thirds capacity to allow for expansion during steaming, ensuring proper rise and texture.

Portland Weather Outlook Turns Warmer This Week

One two one two cow fair and warmer. This afternoon mostly sunny with highs upper 40s to low 50s. Winds light and variable becoming onshore 5 to 15 mph. Tonight partly cloudy and warmer with lows mid to upper 30s. Southerly winds 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday brings variable cloudiness and milder conditions with southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

Portland

Mrs Leona Sinclair 52 Biddeford business owner dies

Mrs Leona Sinclair 52 of 57 Jefferson St Biddeford died Saturday morning after a short illness. She owned City Diner on Washington St and previously Imperial Restaurant on Alfred St. Survived by three sisters two brothers and other relatives. Services at St Josephs Church Tuesday at 9 with viewing at Duce Funeral Home today.

Leona Sinclair Jefferson St Biddeford St. Agathe Alex and Lucie (Plourde) Ouellette le Foyer St. Joseph's Parish Armand Lasante Euclide Chaloult Owen Weddle Pontiac Mich Leo Ouellette New Britain Conn Antonio Ouellette Sinclair St. Joseph's Church Bolduce Alfred St

Lawyers Begin Final Arguments In Hoffa Trial

In Chattanooga Tennessee James Neal chief prosecutor opened final arguments in the Hoffa jury tampering trial as the defense and prosecutors prepare five hours of closing remarks. Neal declared the case a great attack on the jury system and argued punished the guilty to protect justice. Hoffa and five others stand accused of bribing and corrupting the 1962 Nashville jury.

Chattanooga Neal

One of You Will Betray Me at the Last Supper

Thirteen guests gather for the Last Supper as Jesus proclaims that one of the Twelve will betray Him. He identifies the betrayer as the one who dips with Him, and Judas asks for confirmation before Jesus says you have said it.

Jesus Judas Rabbi

New Hampshire area town meetings scrutinize budget requests

Stretch run begins as town meetings in Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Kennebunkport and Arundel and a Saco city council session review department appropriations. Biddeford council opens bids for a waste truck and a fire truck. Old Orchard Beach mulls 146-article warrant totaling 774 950 about a ten percent tax rise.

Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Kennebunkport Arundel Saco Biddeford Ip Saco Toto

Methodist church heads announce long list of committees

The piece lists numerous committee assignments for a Methodist church including education missions stewardship and finance Christian social concerns worship sacraments and various ancillary roles with ex officio members and names such as Langmaid Vining Rennie Parslow and Currie. Mrs. Butler and Mrs. Jordan are noted for hospitality and parsonage oversight.

Fiam Worcester Sr Lawrence Cranshaw Norman Langmaid Frances Lewis Norman J. Langmaid Thomas Vining Andrews Ruth Willey Lawrence Jordan Michael Jordan James Rennie Ralph Parslow Hugh Carson Donald Moore Frederick Olson Parslow Oliver Stevens Raymond Lariviere Daniel Sylvester Lariviere Cranshaw Rennie Langmaid Thomas Frederick Vining Robert Birkemore Milton Randall Sidney Griffith Stevens Gertrude Bean Fogg Daniel Sylvestre Stanley Lane Mrs Butler Jordan Butler Arthur Gannon Frank Bell Robert Birkemos Gannon Currie Bell Myrna Dutille Linnette Martin Sacraments Herberta Harold Strombom Merrill Thompson Walter Coito Rollins Lane Borden Moore Council of Churches Earl Clark Griffith Miss Currie Bean E. and L. Club Libby Wilbur Fairfield Randall Martin Ophelia Wakefield Helen Dow Elwin Hooper Sylvester

Boy in seabag case tied to window prior to rescue

Witnesses testified a boy was found naked and bound to a seabag in a Biddeford home after police entered via a cellar window. The state showed the seabag and a photo as evidence. A welfare worker said the boy’s guardian admitted tying him.

Page Inc Roger Friary Rita Nadeau Welfare Department Grant Douglas Biddeford Leo Moreau Yates Street Biddeford Pool Stephen Wayne Crowley Moreau Lloyd Lafountain Webber Hospital Paul S. Hill Jr Douglas Residence Edgar Sevigny Crowley

Worker Injured on Beach Sewer Job at Old Orchard Beach

A sewer project worker at the Halfway section of Old Orchard Beach was rushed to Webber Hospital in Saco after injuries. Real Savoy of Saco Avenue was X-rayed for possible chest injuries and rests comfortably under observation.

Old Orchard Beach Webber Hospital Saco Real Savoy Saco Avenue

Scranton on federal troops and health care funding stance

Governor Scranton defends flexible use of federal troops for court orders if needed and outlines plans for elderly health care through Kerr-Mills at state level with federal legislation required. He opposes federal aid to schools, favoring state and local control to minimize government units involved.

Kennedy Eisenhower Pennsylvania

Saco Court Traffic Docket Heavily Burdened

In Saco Municipal Court Associate Judge William F Wilson Jr presided over a crowded traffic docket. Defendants included Raymond Prejean who admitted driving a vehicle with no brakes and had a ten day license suspension and a $10 fine for an inadequate muffler. Merle L Chaney Jr faced intoxication in a motor vehicle with a $10 fine. Others pled guilty to unregistered vehicles, speeding, or driving without a license with fines ranging from $10 to $20 and some cases continued for sentence or payment by March 6. Instances occurred on Main Street in Saco Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach Route 1 and the Maine Turnpike.

William F Wilson Jr Saco Raymond Prejean Common St Wilson Prejean Merle L. Chaney Jr Bath Maine Kennebunk Robert Daigle West St Biddeford Main Street Peter Skinsacos Birch St Skinfacos William H. Carvell Lyman Old Orchard Road Gerald E. Semo Fern Ave Old Orchard Beach Ocean Park Charles W. Hodgkin Scarborough Cantara Frances Rich Auburn

Airliner with 85 aboard vanishes in Tahoe storm

Reported disappearance of an airliner carrying 85 people during a landing approach to Lake Tahoe amid a storm. Authorities search for wreckage as weather hinders rescue efforts near the gambling and winter sports area. Governor Scranton signals reluctance about a presidential nomination bid. Jack Ruby to be examined by a psychiatrist as the murder trial nears testimony. Senate House Economic Committee foresees 1964 tax savings boosting the economy.

Lake Tahoe William W. Scranton Jack Ruby Dallas Washington Senate House Economic Committee

Two Accidents Reported At Old Orchard Beach

Police report two crashes on Saturday in Old Orchard Beach. Maurice Coomer and Donald Labonte collided on Adelaide Road causing minor vehicle damage. John Ladakakos and Robert Doiron collided on Union Avenue. Doiron’s car struck a utility pole with $300 damage.

Old Orchard Beach Adelaide Maurice Coomer Longwood Ave Truc Donald Labonte Harmon Ave Biddeford Coomer Labonte John Ladakakos Second St Union Avenue Saco Avenue Robert C. Doiron Sanford Doiron Ladakakos

Cigarette Tax Revenue Falls in February in Maine

Maine cigarette tax revenue dropped 13 percent in February after the federal warning on smoking. January rose five percent, but revenue for eight months of the fiscal year fell about two percent from 1962-63 to 1963-4. State Tax Assessor Ernest H Johnson cited no specific cause but called two consecutive monthly declines unusual.

Augusta Maine Ernest H Johnson Johnson

Former Maine girl killed in North Carolina crash

Miss Carol Mortimer, 17, of Rocky Mount and formerly from Sanford, Maine, died Saturday from injuries after her station wagon slid on ice and struck a truck head on in Roxboro, North Carolina.

Roxboro N.C Carol Mortimer Rocky Mount Sanford Maine

Mutual Turns Patrons Away At Saco Theater

A large Saturday crowd at the Mutual Theater in Saco forced the managers to turn away about 250 patrons for the film The Cardinal. Theater records indicate the last packed-house situation was during The Jolson Story showing.

the Cardinal Mutual Theater Saco Betty Brickates

Grass Fire Ignited on Common Street Land

Saco firemen answered a Saturday call for a grass fire on Common Street on Boston and Maine railroad land. A booster hose was used. Firemen blamed neighborhood children, noting a similar blaze occurs nearly every year at this location.

Saco Common Street Boston and Maine Railroad

Sanford man fined for highway littering in Biddeford Court

Henry Morin a 30 year old resident of Sanford pleaded guilty in Biddeford Municipal Court to littering the highway and was fined five dollars for the offense.

Sanford Biddeford Henry Morin

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