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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1963

Page

2

Death of Bryerlie Wildes 72 in Kennebunkport

Bryerlie B Wildes 72 of Grave Street Kennebunk died today at a Portland hospital after a long illness. Born April 27 1890 he was the son of Townsend and Lucy Huff Wildes a retired plumbing contractor. He is survived by his widow Elizabeth C Wildes and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Bibber Memorial chapel Kennebunk with Rev Harold Scott officiating. Interment in Hope Cemetery Kennebunk. Friends may call Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the chapel.

Bryerlie B. Wildes Gravelstreet Kennebunk Portland Townsend Lucy ‘Huff Wildes Kennebunkport Kennebunk Unitarian Church Arundel Lodge 76 Maine Bibber Summer Street Harold Scott Hope Cemetery

Adelard Mercier a Biddeford resident in Maine Medical Center

Adelard Mercier aged 49 of Wentworth street Biddeford is a patient at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Yvonne Doyon of the Juliette and Yvonne Gift shop Biddeford is at a Boston gift show. Several residents return from Augusta Closed Retreat, and business owners Chandler Robbins and wife prepare for reopening of The Robbins Nest Gift Shoppe at Biddeford Pool after attending the Boston show.

Adelard Mercier Wentworth Street Biddeford Maine Medical Center Portland Yvonne Doyon Juliette and Yvonne Boston Augusta Raymond Allie Emile Lamontagne Alfred Drouin Raymond Gosselin Augustin Ouellette Gerard Bolduc Rene Guignard Louis Bergeron Louis Bolduc Chandler Robbins Robbins Nest Biddeford Pool Statler Hotel Parker House Armory

Saco veterans post to meet with movies and refreshment

Owen-Davis post American Legion gathers tonight at 8 p.m. in Beach street hall Saco for movies and refreshments. Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in K P hall Saco. Biddeford Knights of Columbus auxiliary holds March business session Wednesday at 8 p.m. in K of C hall Washington street.

Owen-Davis Post Gion Beach Street Saco Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall Biddeford Knights of Columbus Auxiliary K. of C. Hall Washington Street

Dube Funeral Details From Saco Resident 1892 Birth

Albert J. Dube 70 of 26 Wharf Street Saco died in a Saco hospital after a long illness Born June 8 1892 in Fort Kent son of Romain and Falvie Dube Army WWI veteran longtime Saco-Lowell employee Survived by Georgianna Valliere Dube one son Roger Biddeford six daughters including Rolande Deschambeault Ida Nanos Lorraine Veroneau Doris Matteau three sisters Leona Boudreau Raoul Nadeau Lillian Verville 18 grandchildren one great grandchild and many nieces and nephews Visitation today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm Emond Funeral Home Notre Dame de Lourdes Church funeral Thursday at 8 am

Albert J. Dube Wharf Street Saco Fort Kent Romain and Falvie (Daigle) Dube Saco - Lowell Georgianna Valliere Dube Roger Dube Biddeford Jerome Roland

Church services and meetings announced in Saco and Goodwins Mills

The Christian Science Society at 19 Winter street Saco will hold a service Wednesday at 7 45 PM. The reading room opens Thursday 2 4 PM. A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 PM with choir rehearsal after at 8 30 PM at Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills.

Christian Science Society Winter Street Saco Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Prayer Service Planned at Advent Christian Church

A prayer service will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Advent Christian church Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village to mark a community gathering.

Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village

Prayer meeting at Advent Christian church

A prayer meeting will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Advent Christian church on Saco Avenue in Old Orchard Beach.

Advent Christian Church Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Community Bible Study at Ogunquit Baptist Church

A Community Bible Study will be held on Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Ogunquit Baptist Church located on Shore Road.

Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road

Midweek Service at Full Gospel Church Wells

A mid-week service will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church Route 9 A just off Route 109 Wells.

Full Gospel Route 9-A Wells

Village Baptist church hosts Bible study hour in vestry

A Bible study hour and prayer meeting are announced for the vestry of Village Baptist Church in Kennebunkport on Wednesday at 7 30 p m local time. The notice invites parishioners to attend and participate in the hour of study and fellowship.

Village Baptist Church Kennebunkport

Joint Communion Services at Trinity Church Saco

Holy Communion to be celebrated Wednesday at 7 am in Trinity Episcopal Church Saco. A joint service for Biddeford and Saco parishioners will follow at 7:30 pm the same day in Trinity Church Saco.

Trinity Episcopal Church Saco Biddeford Trinity Church

Woman's Society to Meet at Saco Street Methodist Church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Saco Street Methodist Church will hold a meeting at the church. Members are to gather for fellowship and planned service activities.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Saco School Street Methodist Church

Junior and Senior Choir Rehearsals At Second Congregational

The Junior choir of the RBidde for Second Congregational White church will rehearse Wednesday at 6 15 PM, while the Senior choir will rehearse Wednesday at PM.

Rbidde Second Congregational

Bidault sought on treason charges across Europe

Bidault, 62, once a wartime French underground leader and close De Gaulle ally, is wanted in France for treason. After fleeing in 1962 he surfaced in several European capitals and was interviewed at undisclosed locations. The BBC said it contacted Bidault through an unnamed intermediary and arranged a meeting.

Bidault France de Gaulle BBC

Man convicted of morals offenses sentenced in Augusta

An Augusta man, Owen Ladd, 50, of China, was sentenced in Superior Court to concurrent terms of one to four years and one to two years after being convicted of two morals offenses involving a 15 year old girl.

Augusta Owen Ladd China

Bouillon as Curry Base With Cream Finish

A practical kitchen tip suggesting using bouillon as the curry sauce liquid and finishing with a touch of heavy cream for a richer, company-ready dish. Emphasizes a simple method to enhance flavor and creaminess.

Jannelle Jr. of Biddeford Dies at 49 in Massachusetts

Alexandre G. Jannelle Jr., 49, of Boston and formerly Biddeford, died Sunday in a Massachusetts hospital. Born May 19, 1913 in Biddeford, he was a restaurant chef. Survived by four sisters Romauld Janelle Hull Quebec Marie Ange Kearns Cecil Jannelle Yvette Grenier and five brothers Frank York Arthur Wales Robert Pine Point Maurice Paul Emile. Funeral from St. Joseph Church Biddeford Thursday at 9 am with viewing 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone Street Biddeford.

Alexandre G. Jannelle, Jr Boston Mass Biddeford Massachusetts Hospital Alexandre Amanda Nadeau) Jannelle Romauld Janelle Hull Province of Que Marie Ange Kearns Cecil Jannelle Yvette Grenier Frank York Arthur Wales Robert Pine Point Maurice Paul Emile St. Joseph Church Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone Street

Grace E Torrey Dies After Long Illness in Biddeford Hospital

Grace Eva Torrey 44 of 46 Park St Saco widow of Wilbur Torrey died yesterday in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born Biddeford May 13 1878 she was daughter of James H Miller and Annie Patterson. Survived by daughter Anne Shaw Saco and two nieces. Funeral 3 pm Wednesday Dennet and Craig Funeral Home Saco with entombment Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford. Friends may call today 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

Grace Eva Torrey Park Street Saco Wilbur Torrey Biddeford James H Annie ‘Patterson’ Miller Main Street Greenwood Cemetery

Albany Potvin Albany Potvin dies in New Orleans at 67

Albany Potvin a former Biddeford resident died yesterday in New Orleans at age 67 He was born September 9 1895 in Biddeford son of Charles and Eugenia Potvin He served about 10 years in the Merchant Marine and later worked for several firms in New Orleans Surviving are three brothers Ovide Potvin Old Orchard Beach Leo Potvin Pico Rivera Calif and Raymond Potvin Whittier Calif two sisters Mrs John P Godbout St Pie Canada and Mrs Josephat Grenier Funeral services and burial will be held in New Orleans

Albany (Bennie) Potvin Biddeford New Orleans Charles and Eugenia Dion) Potvin Merchant Marine Barthers Ovide Potvin Old Orchard Beach Leo Potvin Pico Rivera Calif Raymond Pot

Friends of Mrs Lona Scam Mon May Call Tonight

Friends of Mrs Lona Scam mon may call tonight from 7 to 9 pm at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco.

Lona C. Scammon Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street Saco

Funeral services for Charles L. Adjutant held in Saco

Funeral services for Charles L. Adjutant of 3 Locke Street Saco were held Monday at 1 30 p m from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco with Rev Norman J Langmaid pastor of the Methodist church Saco officiating Interment was in Laurel Hill cemetery Bearers were Lawrence Allen Raymond Hirst Merrill Bagley and Roland Lantagne

Charles L. Adjutant Locke Street Saco Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Norman J. Langmaid Methodist Church Laurel Hill Cemetery Lawrence Allen Raymond Hirst Merrill Bagley Roland Lantagne

Well Baby Clinic at Biddeford City Building

A well baby clinic will be held Wednesday at 1 p m in the nursing office of the Biddeford City building. Inoculations against diphtheria whooping cough tetanus and polio will be administered with a physician present.

Biddeford City

Two Traffic Mishaps Occur on Saco Streets

Two traffic accidents were reported to Saco Police yesterday. On Water street Roger H. Gagne 19 Biddeford and Harry Zaitlin 40 Saco collided after Gagne could not stop on an icy road. Vehicle damages: $45 for Gagne and $200 for Zaitlin. The second crash on Fairfield street involved Harry P. Garland III 47 Ferry road Saco and Leroy L. Madore 17 RFD 1 Biddeford. Garland northbound Madore backing from Thornton Academy lot caused damage estimated at $116.33 to Garland and $25 to Madore.

Saco Water Street Roger H. Gagne Main Street Biddeford Harry Zaitlin Cleveland Street Zaitlin Gagne Fairfield Street Harry P. Garland III Ferry Road Leroy L. Madore RFD 1 Garland Madore Thornton Academy

DAV Chapter Hears Reports

The Biddeford Saco chapter of the Disabled American Veterans met at Biddeford City hall with Conrad Nolette presiding. Attendees included Robert Libby Ralph Goulet Girard Boucher Oliva Bolduc Noel Lemay and Robert Norton. A Bangor meeting of the Post Department Commanders association was announced for Sunday. Nolette reported on a whist night at St Mary hall with forty tables and many listed winners such as Mary Rose Goulet Phillip Cartier Fred Warner and numerous others.

Biddeford-Saco The Disabled American Veterans Biddeford Conrad Nolette Robert Libby Ralph Goulet Girard Boucher Oliva Bolduc Noel Lemay Robert Norton Post Department Commanders Association Bangor Nolette St. Mary Hall Mary Rose Goulet Phillip Cartier Fred Warner Amedre Boutin Estelle Marcoux Richard Goulet John Goulet George Gobeil Clarence Berry Delores Cote Alma Sylvester Alfred Gobeil Marcel Menard Rene Gobeil Edgar Simard Claire Nolette Lida Gobeil Marrina Binette Precise Corriveau Leona Sinclair Edward Harvey Gerard Richard

Dunlap Lodge Conferred Fellow Craft Degree

Dunlap lodge F and A M in Biddeford conferred the Fellow Craft degree on a candidate last night. Kenneth W. Libby served as worshipful master during the meeting at the Masonic hall. Plans were announced for a March 11 special meeting to confer the Entered Apprentice degree and March 18 for Past Masters night. Refreshments followed the social hour.

Dunlap Lodge A. M Biddeford Masonic Hall Kenneth W. Libby

Rockland City Referendum Set on April 15 Vote

Rockland voters will decide in a referendum on April 15 whether to seek urban renewal aid for the citys largest industry under the program. The City Council set the date and approved the question asking if Rockland should request survey and planning of the Camden St project. Van Baalen Heilbrun Co makers of bathrobes and rainwear seek renewal funds to buy its old factory and clear the site for a new facility.

Rockland United States Camden St

Solon Disturbed By Bird Shoot

Washington AP report notes Sen. J William Fulbright accuses former President Dwight D Eisenhower of shooting 40 ducks and 30 other birds in three hours on a Mexican hunting trip. He warns such acts undermine wildlife conservation efforts and questions the general's marksmanship as an example for conservationists.

Washington J. William Fulbright D-Ark Senate Dwight D. Eisenhower Fulbright Congressional Record Eisenhower

Biddeford Teachers Elect Officers At March Meeting

Joseph Wood was elected president of the Biddeford Teachers Association with Clara Stone and Paul Brunelle as vice presidents and Loreen Whitehouse as secretary. The group heard Dr. Robert York of Gorham State Teachers College discuss Maine teacher education and funding, and planned future events including a May variety show and Dirigo Boys State consideration.

Robert York Gorham State Teacher College Biddeford Teachers Association Biddeford BTA Joseph Wood Clara Stone Paul Brunelle Loreen Whitehouse Dorothy Strout Eleanor Jacobs Irene Mitchell Richard Wyse Virginia Peters Dorothy Russell Travers Jackson Russell Hall Alice Sullivan Dorothy McGown Washington Street Elizabeth Seidel Irene Meclver Pauline Meserve Emery School Joan Duranceau Joseph Plamondon Maine Teachers Associaton MTA Plamondon Joseph Jezar Biddeford High School Dirigo Boys State Red Cross Robert Hodge National Education Association Washington, D. C York County Hodge York Gorham State Teachers College Maine University of Maine Bates Colby Bowdoin St. Joseph St. Francis Gorham Gov. Reed Teachers Colleges

Fireside Club Plans Clam Supper at Saco Church

Fireside club of the Methodist church on School Street in Saco met last night with President Jean Rennie presiding. Ralph Parslow was appointed to coordinate contacts for another clam supper. Co hosts were James Rennie and Ralph Parslow, with many members present including Phyllis Vining who showed slides. Next meeting set for March 18 with Oliver Stevens and Sidney Griffith as hosts.

Ralph Parslow Methodist Church School Street Saco Jean Rennie Phyllis Vining Gaspe Peninsular James Rennie Arthur Gannon Oliver Stevens Raymond Lariviere Paul Cobb Edward Fairfield Mildred Harris Norman J. Langmaid Tommy Vining Kenneth Lewis Sidney Griffith David Wigley Second Congregational Church Biddeford Biddeford-Saco Wigley Ernest S. Woodworth Rena Deis Foss Street Methodist Church Jasper Beane Norman Tripp Muriel Twomey Hilton Lamson

Colonial Days Plans Outlined For K K Area

A morning conference in Milligan's office with Kennebunk Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce leaders set plans for Colonial Days in the K K area. Harry Mapes named general chairman. July 28 to August 3 tentatively scheduled with events including open house tours, antique show, golf, parades, boat races, fireworks, clam bake, and a Colonial ball. River carnival and church fairs to join, with open house funded by Brick Store Museum or Historical Society.

Kennebunk - Kennebunkport Press Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce Jon Milligan Harry Mapes Milligan Biddeford- Saco Journal Edmund L Cashen Kennebunk Alexander Brook Kennebunk Star Edward C. Winston Portland Press Herald Brick Store Museum Historical Society

Arundel Ministers Session Led by Biddeford church

The Arundel Ministers association met at United Baptist church Biddeford a paper by Rev Lloyd Osborne Advent Christian Goodwins Mills was read. A business session announced installation of Dr Harold Scott pastor Kennebunk Unitarian church at 8 p m March 13. Next meeting April Lunch served by church women.

Arundel

Schools Hit by Mystery Illness Across Biddeford Schools

Biddeford public schools report a mystery illness resembling the flu has stricken many students. Superintendent Raymond Kenneally said about 10 percent of junior high and high school students were absent, with about 125 children out this morning. Primary schools also see absence, but the secondary schools are hardest hit.

Biddeford Raymond Kenneally Kenneally

National Rail Unions Face Possible 60 Day Emergency Board

National unions argue current work rules are essential for safe rail operations. National Mediation Board Chair Leverett Edwards warned that failure to reach a new bargaining agreement could trigger a presidential emergency board, halting a strike and enforcing rules for at least 60 days. Rail carriers and union leaders acknowledge the country cannot tolerate a nationwide railroad strike. The Supreme Court upheld lower court rulings allowing the proposed work rule overhaul, a 1960 Eisenhower study recommen dation that guided the changes announced last summer.

Leverett Edwards National Mediation Board J. E. Wolfe National Railway Labor Conference Supreme Court U.S. District Court U.S. Circuit Court Chicago Dwight D. Eisenhower

Interview With Guevara During Cuban Cane Campaign

The article describes Ernesto Guevara cutting cane in Camaguey Province during Cuba’s volunteer workforce drive. He is pictured with a beard and a machine gun style pistol, answering questions in a guard circled setup. Supporters praise the guns, communism, and new housing and hospitals, while opponents speak privately away from intelligence scrutiny.

Cuba Ernesto Guevara Camaguey el Commandante Guevara Castro

Beach Voters Finish Hall of Warrant Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach town meeting updated 57 of 126 articles last night with 44 members present and Leon F. Jones elected moderator. Several budgets and appropriations were set from taxation and excise funds, including council salaries, town administration, parks, health services, education, and public safety.

Old Orchard Beach Leon F. Jones Adve American Legion York County Maine Municipal Association Park Commission Lucien Bourque Memorial Park Grand Avenue

Textile Industry Officials To Meet With JFK Aide

Textile leaders from New England are to meet in Washington with President Kennedy’s chief negotiator Christian Herter. George A. Dorr, chair of the Northern Textile Association, urges caution on wool imports, warning further liquidation harms domestic and military needs and urges government balance of foreign trade interests.

Boston Northern Textile Association New England Washington Christian Herter George A. Dorr

York County Barracks of Veterans of WWI Installed in Biddeford

Nationally present Chief of Staff Napoleon J. Frechette assisted by Ira Fonda installed York County Barracks officers at St John hall Biddeford. New leadership included Walter Reardon Gagne Vanesse Boutin Frechette Mc Garrity King Neault Smith Gleason Lariviere. The speaker Eben Bagley discussed pensions for veterans widows and orphans. next district meeting set for March 10 at 1 pm in St John hall.

Napoleon J. Frechette Ira Fonda Portland York County St. John Hall Main Elm Streets Biddeford Walter Reardon Arthur Gagne Rudolph Vanesse George H. Boutin Napoleon Frechette Thomas McGarrity Raymond King Joseph Neault Ralph Smith John Gleason Oliva Lariviere Arthur Lambert Fonda Eben Bagley Veterans Office Harry Russell St. John All

Negro Tries Out For UNC Grid Club

Thomas B. Berrien, a tall lean freshman from Fayetteville, is the first Negro to try out for the University of North Carolina football team. He reported as a backfield candidate during off season practice after two seasons as a reserve quarterback at FE. E. Smith High School.

Chapel Hill N.C Thomas B. Berrien University of North Carolina Berrien FE. E. Smith High School Fayetteville Tar Heels Jim Hickey

Old Orchard Beach Votes on Town Funding Measures

Town meeting approves 4300 for public works truck and 3000 for mosquito and moth control. Indefinite postponements include town team funding, moving public works building, town dump, and sewer on Girard avenue. Bond issue of 142000 authorized for Half Way sewer system.

Department of Public Works Old Orchard Beach Girard Avenue Fern Park Avenue Grove Avenue

Judge Clears Court After Heckler Disturbance

Biddeford municipal court session began at 1:30 p.m. Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason was unavailable. Joseph Walter Sekera, 18, Orrington, pleaded innocent to shoplifting. While testimony continued, two youths caused a disturbance and were removed by police. Sekera was found guilty, fined $10, and sentenced to 19 days with the jail term suspended. Wilfred Boissonneault, 18, Saco, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle with inadequate brakes and was fined $25. Judge Nason suspended payment of the fine.

Biddeford Gerald C. Nason Joseph Walter Sekera Orrington Sekera Nason Philip Poirier

Driving Violation Leads to $15 Fine in Saco Court

Clifford F. Roberts aged 39 of 5 Storer Street Saco was fined $15 in Saco Municipal Court by Judge Hilary Mahaney after pleading guilty to a driving violation. He admitted failing to comply with license restrictions limiting him to driving cars owned by Louis Gomez doing business as Town Taxi.

Clifford F. Roberts Storer Street Saco Hilary Mahaney Roberts Louis Gomez Town Taxi

Opposition notes high classroom vacancy and demographic inconsistencies

A legislator questioned a 53 percent vacancy rate across 41 surveyed classrooms and disputed a university projection of a 65 percent rise in secondary graduates by 1965, suggesting only 12,000 sophomores exist now. He criticized tax reform bills and rejected a proposal to double the corporate franchise tax. He opposed a Bureau of Corrections bill and a bond-funds measure to fund voting machines, arguing city payments could be spread over 10 years via manufacturers’ credit.

MacLeod Reed House Senate Bureau of Corrections Department of Mental Health & Corrections State Governement Committee William E. Dennett Rhittery Dennett

Saco offices close for funeral of Mrs Scammon

Municipal offices in Saco City hall will be closed from 2 to 3 tomorrow afternoon for the funeral of Mrs Ralph Scammon wife of the chairman of the Board of Assessors.

Saco City Hall Ralph Scammon Board of Assessors

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Bryerlie Wildes TIDES HIG M. P Memoriam Norman Bissonnette A. G. Jannelle, Jr Grace E. Torrey Albany Potvin Mrs. Scammon Saco Streets DAV Tin Rockland City Solon Fireside Club Colonial Days Beach Hall of Warrant Arges Library Association Pine Point Road Scarborough Maine Publicity Bureau Ocean Park JFK Church Council Negro UNC Grid Club
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