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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1963

Page

3

Local Socials and Service Details From Ipswich to Camp Pendleton

The notice lists Sunday visitors at Sacred Heart Juniorate Ipswich Massachusetts including H R Brunelle Bernard Brunelle and Miss Cecile M Godbout with Michel Brunelle a second year student. It notes Marine Private First Class Jerome J Murray ward of Frank and Mrs Wilson Kennebunk serving with First Battalion Fifth Regiment First Marine Division Camp Pendleton California after nine days of cold weather training. Richard H Metcalf an airman ap eer USN son of Richard and Mrs Metcalf West Buxton graduated from Aviation Fundamentals school at Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis Tennessee. Robert L Turner boilerman fireman USN son of Merle Turner Sr Route 1 Kennebunk serving aboard ocean minesweeper USS Dominant which returned to Little Creek Virginia after seven months in the Mediterranean.

H R. Brunelle Bernard Brunelle Cecile M. Godbout Sacred Heart Ipswich Mass Michel Brunelle Jerome J. Murray Frank Wilson Kennebunk Fifth Regiment First Marine Division Camp Pendleton Calif Richard H. Metcalf Apeer USN Richard W. Metcalf Route 1 West Buxton Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis Tenn Robert L. Turner Merle Turner Dominant Little Creek Mediterranean

Deaths Alfred C Richardson 69 of Old Orchard Beach

Alfred C Richardson aged 69 of 119 East Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach died Sunday in Miami after a short illness. He owned a grocery store and worked in real estate. survived by widow Clara Cantara Richardson two brothers Edward Camp Ellis and Everett New York two sisters Mrs Lillian Fogg and Mrs Laura Langley Portland and several nieces and nephews Funeral services set for 2 p m Saturday at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford calls Thursday 7 10 p m and Friday 2 4 and 7 10 p m Hazardous driving warning in Portland with gale warnings Snow mixed with sleet freezing rain ending late evening Colder with highs in low to mid 30s and north east winds 20 to 30 mph shifting to west 15 to 25 mph tonight Mostly cloudy with possible snow flurries in hills Thursday.

Alfred C. Richardson East Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach Miami Fla Edwin Sarah Chadbourne) Richardson Clara Cantara Richardson Edward Camp Sansoucy Stone Street Biddeford Portland

Pauline P. Jordan Dies at 65 in Saco Home

Pauline P. Jordan 65 of 398 Main Street Saco widow of R Pierpont Jordan died suddenly Tuesday noon at her home Born in Cornish September 13 1897 she was a daughter of Walter Perkins and Effie Littlefield Perkins She graduated from Wellesley College and belonged to multiple organizations including the Wellesley club York County branch American Association of University Women Webber Hospital Auxiliary Maine Historical Society and Laurel Hill Cemetery board of directors Also active in Republican politics in Saco Surviving are two brothers Walter S Perkins and Elliot P Perkins of Portland Funeral services will be held at 2 p m from her Main street home with burial in Laurel Hill cemetery

Pauline P. Jordan Main Street Saco R. Pierpont Jordan Cornish Walter P Effie (Littlefield) Perkins Wellesley College Wellesley Club York County American Association of University Women Webber Hospital Maine Historical Society Laurel Hill Cemetery Wardwell Home

York County Council Meeting In Eliot March 8

A joint meeting of the York county council, American Legion and auxiliary will be held in Eliot on March 8 at 8 p.m. A joint initiation of new members will take place.

York County Council, American Legion and Auxiliary Eliot

Whist Party Sponsored by Columbian Squires in Biddeford

A whist party sponsored by the Columbian Squires is set for Sunday at 7 30 p m in the K of C hall on Washington street Biddeford.

The Columbian Squires K. of C. Hall Washington Street Biddeford

Fremont club monthly meeting announced for Thursday

The Fremont club and its auxiliary will hold monthly business meetings Thursday at 8 p m in the eee on Alfred street Bidde ord.

Fremont Club Eee Alfred Street Biddeord

Church Notes and Choir Rehearsals This Week

Mid week prayer meeting set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at Bible Baptist Church 144 Ferry Road Saco Youth choir of Saco Street Methodist Church rehearses Thursday at 315 p m at the church Senior choir practice at Saco Street Methodist Thursday at 730 p m at the same church

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Saco School Street Methodist Church Sa School Street Methodist

Prayer and Bible Study at First Baptist Church

A prayer and Bible study will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m at the First Baptist Church on Ocean Avenue in Id Orcha Beach.

First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Orcha Beach

Prayer meeting at First Assembly of God in Saco

A prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at the First Assembly of God church in Saco held in the Ahepa home located at 22 Pleasant Street.

First Assembly of God Church of Saco Ahepa Pleasant Street

Communion Service Set for Thursday Evening

Holy Communion will be celebrated Thursday at 5:15 p m in an Episcopal church in Biddeford. The notice invites parishioners to attend the service and observe the rite.

Episcopal Church Biddeord

Saco Biddeford Kiwanis Mexico slides program

Roger P. Moore of D. T. Moore and Son Insurance spoke to the Saco Biddeford Kiwanis on colored Mexico slides of pre colonial civilization. He noted the University of Mexico as the oldest such institution in the continent and Mexico City’s high altitude. Atty Marcel Viger led singing with Francis Cote at the piano and Leon Libby gave the invocation. A directors meeting is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Area Industrial Development conference room to plan future club activities.

Roger P. Moore D. T. Moore and Son Insurance Agency Saco-Biddeford Kiwanis Club Albert F. Deshaies Liggett's Moore Mexico North America University of Mexico Mexico City Mount Washington Martin Rielly James Murphy William Langevin Sister Veronica St. Joseph School Area Industrial Development Committee Atty Marcel Viger Francis Cote Leon Libby

Card of Thanks from Mrs Veronica Morin

Mrs Veronica Morin expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for the thoughtful cards and flowers received during her hospital stay.

Veronica Morin

Maine State Rep William Dostie Dies at 58

William T. Dostie a Maine House member since 1947 died at his Augusta home aged 58 after illness. A Winslow real estate broker and former first selectman, he held nine terms in the House, a casualty amid vacancies after Rep Earles’ death and Rep Poirier’s resignation.

Augusta William T. Dostie Winslow Maine House Dostie First Selectman Supervice Winson Waterville Savings Bank Depositors Trust Co William G. Earles South Portland Leo N. Poirier van Buren Earles

Frederick M Smith 67. longtime Old Orchard Beach resident dies

Frederick Merritt Smith aged 67 died suddenly Monday in Wheaton Illinois. Born in Lynnfield Massachusetts, he served in World War I and was active in Civilian Defense in World War II. He worked for the American Red Cross Cleveland and several Maine companies. Surviving are two sons, five daughters, a sister and three brothers. Funeral services are set for Friday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco. Burial at Hill Cemetery in Derry. Visitation Thursday in Saco.

Frederick Merritt Smith Central Avenue Old Orchard Beach Wheaton, I Lynnfield Mass Merritt Elizabeth Ablert Smith American Red Cross Cleveland Saco-Lowel Shops Saco Burroughs Corporation Portland Washington Avenue Methodist Church U and I Club Esther McCurdy Smith Robert A. Smith Dean FE. Smith Audrey Peltz Wheaton Shirley Burke Barbara Smith North Hampton N. H Prudence Lambson Reading Dale Rupp Charles Scott Bridgeport Conn Francis Cape Neddick Harold Ocean Park York Beach Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Hill Cemetery Derry

Edward J Goulet Dies at 59 in New York City Work

Edward J Goulet 59 a New York City resident for about a year died suddenly Friday while at work. He was born in Biddeford May 23 1903 to George and Marie Goulet. Survived by parents a son Joseph Armand Goulet Biddeford three daughters Doris Anger Monique Cote Biddeford and Lorraine L Heureux Taylor Mich two brothers Wilfred Goulet Old Orchard Beach Antonio Goulet Waterbury Conn one sister Andrela Madore Arundel eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St Joseph church was held Wednesday with Msgr Hevey celebrant and church choir singing with Diana Rousselle organist. Burial in St Joseph cemetery with Rev Father Levesque prayers at grave.

Edward Joseph Goulet New York City Biddeford George and Marie Garon) Goulet George Goulet Arundel Joseph Armand Goulet Doris Anger Monique Cote Lorraine L'Heureux Taylor, Mich Wilfred Goulet Old Orchard Beach Antonio Goulet Waterbury Conn Andrela Madore St. Joseph Church Msgr Elie Hevey Diana Rousselle St. Joseph Cemetery Father Levesque

Fashion Show by Women's Club at Elks Hall Portland Road

The Elks hall in Saco hosted a spring fashion show last night, presented by the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Women's Club. Child models included Deborah Bedard, Betty Ann Harmon, and others. adults featured Teresa Colpitts, Sheila Chase, Laura Vittorioso, and more. Piano substitutions and narration by Mrs. Gerard Cameron marked the event, with high school girls aiding as ushers and refreshments. A Monday meeting at the Elks discussed a potential pledge drive to fund a new parish hall.

Elks Hall Portland Road Saco Most Holy Trinity Church Catholic Women’s Club Deborah Bedard Betty Ann Harmon Joan Carlson Beverly Simpson Maria Vittorioso Pauline Choroszy JoAnn Simpson Mary Simpson Theresa Colpitts James Lombard Edmund Fearon John Chase Elaine Deschambeault Sheila Chase Paul Colpitts Roland Lavigne Sandra O'Rourke Nancy Choroszy Albert Vittorioso Susan Tardiff Ellen Ladrie Peter Hellige Bertha Welch Joseph Bay Laura Vittorioso Gerard Cameron Wilbrod Bedard the Elks Hall

Local Easter Seals drive kicks off in Biddeford

Community groups attended a briefing at Biddeford High School as the annual Easter Seals campaign begins. Proceeds support Hyde Rehabilitation Center in Bath and Pine Tree camp in Rome, both run by the Pine Tree Society for Cripples Children and Adults, Inc. Society field rep William J. Sperl screened Tall Shadows and outlined campaign operations. Spencer Churchill, Biddeford Saco chair, outlined possible local projects supporting the drive.

Biddeford High School Hyde Rehabilitation Center Bath Pine Tree Camp Rome Pine Tree Society For Cripples Children and Adults, Inc William J. Sperl Society Spencer Churchill Biddeford Saco

Legion Birthday Celebration Set by Biddeford Post

The 44th anniversary of the American Legion will be celebrated on April 20 near the Biddeford Legion home on Elm Street. Guest speakers include Merlon Kingsley and his wife, with other attendees named from Maine’s Legion leadership. A social hour from 6 to 7 p.m. precedes dinner and entertainment at 7.

American Legion Tighe- Beaudoin-Farley Biddeford Legion Elm Street Merlon Kingsley Strong Department of Maine Kingsley Maurice Parisien Department Portland Parisien Donald Leighton Alfred Leighton

King Court Members Night Observed in Saco

King Court Order of the Amaranth held its March meeting at Saco Odd Fellows hall under Mrs Eva Sherman and Edward Cloudman. Supreme honors went to Deputy Supreme Grand Matrons Gladys Marston and Marion McAuley. grand honors to Hazel Longley Marion Taylor Ethel Kenney Virginia Charles and others. Reports set for Grand Court Maine sessions March 29 30 in Lewiston. Committees announced with plans for a foodless sale and a silent auction for the benefit of Grand Court sessions. Obligation night set for April 2 with refreshments by Milton Randall and partner.

King Court Order of the Amaranth Saco Odd Fellows Hall Eva Sherman Edward Cloudman Norman McAuley Gladys Marston Marion McAuley Hazel Longley Marion Taylor Ethel Kenney Virginia Charles Madeline Brackett Mildred Chase Blanche Freeman Mabel Cloudman Marjorie Standley Cecil Richards Solon Stigman Hazen Hagar Marion Dexheimer Geraldine Hutchins Grand Court of Maine Masonic Temple Lewiston Kenney Royal Sherman Aldie Palmer Milton Randall Carlton Burrill Ways and Means Jean Arnold

Royal Oaks Banquet Planned by Biddeford Saco Chapter

Irene Morang hosted a Biddeford and Saco Royal Oaks meeting at her Saco home to plan the annual banquet on April 29 at Eastland Hotel in Portland with Overseas Brides of Portland joining. An auction preceded refreshments by Maureen Maurice Muriel Lamarre and Rose Arcand. attendees included Margaret Chasse Lamarre Arcand Gendron Moreau Maurice Antoine Bell Fitch Kuusela Lewis and the hostess. The next meeting is April 2 at 1 Grayson Street Biddeford.

Nts Irene Morang Lawn Avenue Saco Margaret Chasse Lamarre Arcand Betty Gendron Diane Moreau Maurice Rosa Antoine Edith Bell Vera Fitch Connie Kuusela Anne Lewis Morang Betty Paneren Grayson Street Biddeford

Willis Hutchins 87 Dies in Lynn Mass Death Notice

Willis Hutchins captain 87 of Lynn Mass died in a local hospital this morning He was born in Cape Porpoise Maine lived in Saco before moving to Massachusetts He served as a naval captain in World War I and later with the Merchant Marine He was a 50 year member of the Arundel AF and AM Lodge of Kennebunkport Survived by two daughters Phyllis Milliken Swampscott MA and Helena Mitchell Saco three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren Services at 2 pm Friday at the home of Mrs Milliken 251 Burwell Street Swampscott Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco 10 45 am Saturday Arrangements with Bixby Funeral Home Woburn Mass Friends may call at Mrs Milliken's home Thursday afternoon and evening.

Willis Hutchins Lynn Mass Hutchins Cape Porpoise Maine Saco Massachusetts Merchant Marine Arundel AF & AM Lodge Kennebunkport Phyllis Milliken Swampscott Helena Mitchell Milliken Burwill Street Laurel Hill Bixby Woburn

Kennebunk to Close Schools Over Illness

Superintendent John I. Seekins announced Kennebunk schools will close Thursday and Friday due to illness among students and teachers.

John I. Seekins Kennebunk

Saco Budget Review Informal City Council Meeting

The Saco common schools budget will be presented at an informal city council meeting tonight at 7 30. Dr. J Edward Whelan said the meeting is open to the general public.

SACO Saco Common Schools J. Edward Whelan

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Bearers listed include Clement Goulet Denis Madore Leroy Madore Bernon Madore Ronald Madore and Benoit Goulet Arrangements handled by Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Attending from out of town were Mrs Lenny King Mr and Mrs Antonio Goulet and Clement Goulet all from Waterbury Conn

Clement Goulet Denis Madore Leroy Madore Bernon Madore Ronald Madore Benoit Goulet Bolduc Alfred Street Biddeford Lenny King Antonio Goulet Waterbury Conn

Alliance Hears Talk On Safety

The Women's Alliance of the Saco Unitarian church hosted a devotional service and business session yesterday afternoon at the Biddeford First Universalist church parlor. A joint session with Ruth rogram hour featured travel slides of the Philippines by Rev and Mrs Beal. Miss Lilian A Chapin spoke on Safety on the Highway and distributed pamphlets including Ten Commandments of Good Driving, with sponsors listed as All State Insurance, National Home Demonstration Council, University of Maine, York County Extension service and Saco Extension association. Refreshments were served by the Daughters of Ruth.

Women's Alliance Saco Unitarian Church Biddeford First

Old Orchard Beach Town Meeting approves sewer and lights plan

Town meeting last night at the high school approved 1200 for aerial town photos and 2250 salary for the assessor clerk, authorized 900 for a Grove avenue sewer, and 217,495 raised for street lights. Several sewer and drainage projects were funded or postponed, hydrant and water main work approved, and a 1,0000 fire department budget set amid broader public works and recreation allocations.

Old Orchard Beach Grove Avenue Fern Park Avenue Oceana Avenue East Grand Avenue Morrison Street Temple Avenue Cascade Road Turn Carll Avenue Wesley Boulevard Murphy and Harmon Avenues Odena Avenue West Grand Avenue Maple Avenue Smithwheel Road Surf Street Winona Avenue Massachusetts Avenue Francis Street Seven Seas Ted Anchorage Goose Fare Brook Town Hall Surf Streets Portland Avenue Ross Road Colby Avenue Ancona Avenue Harmon Avenue Glenwood Summit Street Fourth Street Heath Street Milliken Street Randall Avenue Ninth Street Sixth Street Greenacre Road Hiltop Drive Ocean Park Road Daniel Fenton Union Avenue West Surf Street Union Short Street Washington Avenue First Street Casco Avenue Roanoke Avenue Connecticut Avenue Smith Avenue Center Street Beachwood Avenue Milliken Road Summer Street Hilltop Drive Sunset Avenue Seaside Avenue General Highway Fund Department of Public Safety Fire Department Theodore Mingo Capital Reserve Fundias Little Town League Congress Boston & Maine Railroad Old Salt Road Park Commission Civil Defense and Public Safety

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Alfred Richardson C.ue Saco-Biddeford Memoriam Rita (Cashen) Laures Frederick Smith Edward J. Goulet Women’s Club Legion Royal Oaks Alliance Journal Beach Evergreen Avenue Pear Avenue Salvation Army Ocean and Railroad Fern Park Saco Avenue Warren Rockingham Gibson
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