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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1963

Page

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Local Personal Notices From Biddeford And Nearby

Miss Lillian Lambert of 265 West Street Biddeford is a patient at Wesson Memorial Hospital Springfield Massachusetts. Mr and Mrs Bryce Milne and Miss Alison Milne of 408 Main Street Saco visited Sarasota Jungle Gardens during a Florida vacation on the Lower West Coast. Group A captain Mrs Fillmore Harris will lead the Notre Dame Thrift Shop next week. Ernest A Lapointe of Biddeford retired from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery after 24 years as a machinist among 17 employees. Attendees at funeral services for Alexander G Jannelle Jr included Mrs Henry Levesque and daughter Louise Hartford Connecticut Mrs Paul Bankowski and daughter Leslie Dorchester Massachusetts and Brother Leo Cardinal Cushing Academy West Newbury Massachusetts. Three local couples Mr and Mrs Maurice Sayer King Street Biddeford Mr and Mrs Joseph Caron Cumberland Avenue Saco and Mr and Mrs Herbert Estes Bradley Street Saco attended the Young Doctor Malone show and the Merver Show during a New York City visit, a Boston Mutual Life Insurance company award program prize segment.

Lillian Lambert West Street Biddeford Wesson Ernest A. Lapointe Portsmouth Naval Kittery Lapointe Alexander G. Jannelle, Jr Henry Levesque Louise Hartford Conn Paul Bankowski Leslie Dorchester Mass Leo Cardinal Cushing West Newbury Maurice Sayer King Street Joseph Caron Cumberland Avenue Saco Herbert Estes Bradley Street Doctor Malone Merver New York City Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company

Whist Party Sponsored by Columbian Squires in Biddeford

The Columbian Squires bring a whist party to the K of C hall on Washington street in Biddeford this Sunday at 7 30 p m. Proceeds support the group and local activities.

The Columbian Squires

Kay Mewer to Wed Brockton Mass Resident

Mrs Clinton C Mewer of Old Orchard Beach announces the engagement of her daughter Kay H Mewer to Robert J Spear of Brockton Mass son of Mrs Norman W Spear Sr of Old Orchard Beach and the late Mr Spear Kay is an Old Orchard Beach High School graduate and Montrose Hill Insurance treasurer Spear is Thornton Academy and University of Maine alumnus employed by the Veterans Administration in Brockton A June 15 wedding is planned.

Clinton C. Mewer Old Chard Avenue Old Orchard Beach Kay H. Mewer Robert J. Spear Brockton Mass Norman W. Spear Sr Lake Avenue Mr. Spear Mewer Clinton Mewer Nassan College Montrose E. Hill Insurance

New Premier Leads Arab World Alliance

A multi national party in the Arab world forms under a new premier as the group that recently staged the Iraqui revolution gains influence. Friday company fare features salmon steaks with artichoke hearts and stuffed eggs or tomatoes as garnishes.

Death of Fredolph Westburg 45 in Saco Maine

Fredolph Wilbur Westburg 45 of 110 Beach Street Saco died last night at a Portland hospital. Born November 12 1917 in Madrid he was a World War II veteran and former chief petty officer. He worked 14 years at Mahaney Plumbing Biddeford and was superintendent of plumbing and heating for W F Blake Portland. He is survived by his widow Ann three daughters Patricia Dorothy Eva and Robert all of Saco his mother Eva Hewey North Portland two half brothers and two half sisters. Funeral 1:30 p m Tuesday at Dennett Craig funeral home Saco burial Laurel Hill cemetery. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p m.

Fredolph Wilbur Westburg Beach Street Saco Portland Madrid Fredolph and Eva Cole) Westburg Kingfield Farmington High School U. S. Navy Mahaney Plumbing Company Biddeford Skowhegan Den-nett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Laurel Hill Cemetery

Funeral services for Frederick Merritt Smith held in Saco

Funeral services for Frederick Merritt Smith, former Old Orchard Beach resident who died suddenly in Wheaton Illinois, were held at 11 a.m. yesterday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco with Rev Stanley A Bennett of the Saco United Baptist Church officiating. Interment followed at Forest Hills Cemetery Derry New Hampshire.

Frederick Merritt Smith Old Orchard Beach Wheaton Ill Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Saco Stanley A. Bennett Saco United Baptist Church Forest Hills Derry N. H

Funeral services for Mrs Pauline P Jordan

Funeral services for Mrs Pauline P Jordan of 398 Main Street Saco widow of R Pierpont Jordan were held at 2 p m yesterday from her home Rev Birger Johnson of Woodfords Congregational Church officiated Interment was in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco

Pauline P. Jordan Main Street Saco R. Pierpont Jordan Birger Johnson Woodfords Congregational Church Laurel Hill Cemetery

Portland Weather Forecast Sees Colder Night

Cloudy Portland with a low near zero to 5 above in the extreme north and 10 to 15 in the south. Sunday remains cloudy with light snow and cooler temperatures across the area.

Portland

March Tides High Low Times From Almanac

Readable fragments show high and low tides listed with morning and evening times for dates in March. Entries include specific hours such as 10 and 11, with times like 10:35 and 11:04 as high tide indicators and 4:20 and 4:51 as low tide indicators.

Wis

Church Notes Sunday Services Across Saco and Kennebunk

Evening and afternoon services listed for First Assembly of God at 22 Pleasant Street Saco Bible Baptist 144 Ferry Road Saco Odd Fellows Main Street Saco Biddeford United Baptist Jefferson Street Advent Christian Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Advent Christian Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Ahepa Home 22 Pleasant Street Saco and Youth Fellowship groups meeting at 6 15 pm 6 pm and 6 30 pm at multiple locations.

First Assembly of God Church Cop Pleasant Street Aco Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Biddeford United Baptist Church Jefferson Street Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Christ Ambassadors First Assembly of Gods Church Ahepa Emile Vachon Dianne Jeannette Leopold L'Heureux West Grand Avenue Barbara Jean Peter W Highland Street Bidde Ford Jayne Louise Kennenpunk Landing Christian Union Society George H. Boutin Hill Street Gayle Elaine Salvation Army Headquartters Union Avenue Salvation First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship The Sacco United Baptist Church Saco United Baptist Church

Funeral rites for Mrs Yvon ne Perreault held at St Margaret Church

Funeral services for Mrs Yvon ne Perreault of 24 Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach were held at St Margaret Church at 9 this morning. Rt Rev Msgr Edward O Leary officiated a high mass of requiem with St Margaret church choir. Burial followed at St Joseph cemetery St Theresa section with Rev Royal Parent delivering committal prayers. Out of town attendees listed from Connecticut Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Yvonne Perreault Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret Church Edward O'Leary Antonio Boisvert Gilbert Cantara William Marrah David J. Coleman Frank Coyne John Peterson James King Conrad Gagnon St. Theresa William Taverney Willimantic Conn Lionel Perreault Janet Perreault Niantic Mabel Perreault East Hartford Rachel Rondeau Norwich

Retarded Child Therapist Guest Speaker At Saco Meeting

Mrs. Paul Willworth a therapist at Tewksbury hospital spoke to the Women’s Educational and Industrial union at Hamilton Memorial hall Beach street Saco about teaching mentally retarded children through song and patience she demonstrated with piano rhythm and a tape recording The session included letters from lawmakers about funding and notes on upcoming events and Red Cross activities with members urged to attend a dessert bridge fundraiser and support for safety and community service initiatives

Paul Willworth Tewksbury Mass Women’s Educational and Industrial Union Hamilton Memorial Hall Beach Street Saco Willworth Washington Lincoln Carl Bohlin Hamilton Memorial Fund Committee

County Legion Auxiliary Meet In Eliot With Guests

York County American Legion and auxiliary held sessions in Eliot with initiation, reports, and guests. Delegates from Saco, Kennebunk, Wells, South Berwick attended. finals for county oratorical contest set for Sanford. next meetings moved to Wells April 19 and Alfred in May.

York County Council American Legion Eliot Eliot Memorial Legion Auxiliary Sanford Donald Leighton Alfred Merton Spurr George Shalhoup Dollard Roy Kennebunk Department of Maine William Dudley South Berwick Royal Sheltra Biddeford Milton Vigne Kittery York County Thomas W. Cole W. J. Patterson Rtment of New Hampshire Wells American Legion Hall Bar Mills Charlene Farnham Saco York and Cumberland County Council Stewart P. Morrill South Portland Farnham Beryl Hill Alice Allen Gilberte Lavoie Catherine Ambrose First District Hill Department Americanism Eliot Group Ambrose Allen Lavoie Rosette Alpren Wells Elodie Renaud Notre Dame Hospital

Community Youth Fellowships Meet Across Local Churches

Multiple religious groups plan Sunday meetings in Ogunquit Wells Saco Old Orchard Beach and Goodwins Mills including Methodist Baptist Advent Christian and Salvation Army activities. Events cover youth fellowships junior senior groups worship services and related gatherings with schedule details and locations.

Men's T Shirts Spark New Fashion Trend in Summer

New York AP reports that a durene fiber made from two ply cotton is driving a chic yet easy care fashion surge. Designers including James Kenroth showcase knitwear in Chanel style suits and dresses along with sporty separates, noting the fabric's shape retention and wrinkle resistance for travel and daily wear.

New York James Kenroth Kenroth

YA 1953 class to meet at Libby home

The Thornton academy class of 1953 will meet at the home of Richard Libby at 7 Willow Avenue in Saco at 7 30 p m Monday.

Thornton Academy Richard Libby Willow Avenue Saco

MYF Meeting Set at Saco Street Methodist Church

The MYF of the Saco Street Methodist church will meet with the counselors Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church.

Saco School Street Methodist Church

Saco Police Probe Theft of Motor Oil at Sunoco

Saco police investigate theft of 36 quarts of motor oil worth 18.10 from Sunoco at 535 Main Street. The thief pried open an oil rack between the gas pumps, took the oil, then replaced the rack.

Saco Sunoco Main Street Ralph Curlew

Saco Spotlights First Crocus Bloom as Spring Signals Return

Raymond Lord of 15 Locke Street in Saco reported two crocus blooms peeking from behind a snow bank, illustrating signs of spring despite remaining snow in the area.

Raymond Lord Locke Street Saco

Sneider firm reorganizes ownership as Beachway acquires unit

Joseph Sneider & Sons inc announces management change. Allen and Philip Sneider take ownership with Beachway market Saco as new acquisition. Carl Sneider expands to run Sneider's grocery center after buying Sneider Discount at 282 West Street Biddeford. Morrison's Bookstore opens at 63 Maple Street Saco offering business and professional books and children's classics.

Joseph Sneider & Sons, Inc Beachway Market Saco Allen and Philip Sneider Sneider’s Discount Market West Street Biddeford Carl Sneider Sneider's Joseph Sneider & Sons Wholesale Biddeford-Saco Morrison's Maple Street

Be Careful Near School Zones In Winter Conditions

The state police urge extreme caution near schools in icy or snow covered streets. Drive slowly enough to stop safely if a child or pedestrian appears. For cooking notes some cooks score flank steak with shallow crisscross cuts before cooking.

What, no newspapers? By Earle Doucette

New York strike halts daily papers for two months and damages economy across advertising and consumer sectors. Businesses from department stores to cruise lines suffer while radio and TV offer limited relief. The piece argues free press fuels enterprise and Maine should protect independent journalism.

Earle Doucette New York Ers Maine

Border Guard Revisits Berlin Wall

Former East German border guard Michal Marer recalls returning to the Berlin Wall scene on Christmas Day 1962, speaking with comrades, observing the border, and noting security measures. He witnesses West Berlin observers, reports on Tsaika cars, barbed wire fences, and officers facing the desolate Stubenrauchstrasse.

Michal Marer Berlin Wall Berlin Drewitz West Berlin Marer Wall East Germany Associated Press Berlin Babelsberg Stubenrauchstrasse Pastrol Bucher Zone of Peace Pacific Hamburg

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kay Mewer Brockton, Mass Fredolph W. Westburg Frederick M. Smith Church Notes Odd Fellows Building Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Lester Austin Marguerite H. Smith House Appropriations Committee Sen E. Perrinne Senate South Stevens Ing Center Hallowell Roderick Johnston George Allen Webhannet Club Thyra Ferre Biorn Chester Pease Red Cross Veterans Hospital To| Sus William Marston Augusta State Hospital Biddeford and Saco Theodore Scha Rigg Et la Fond County Council Legion, Auxiliary Biddeford-Saco Journal Randy Scott Houle Richard ‘Houle USN Houle Scammonsstreet SA Houle Ticonderoga Japan Donna Ross Sonia Ross Scammon Street Robert Ross Milliken Street Arthur Houle Webber Hospital Clarence R.cadorette Gove Street Joyce Marie Newman V. Bagley, Jr Center Street Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Ogunquit Junior Beacons For Christ Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Baptist Fail Gospel Route 9-A Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford Methodist Youth Fellowship Foss Street Methodist Church Youth Fellowship of Brownie Girl Scout Troops Merrill Thompson Norman J. Langmaid Edward Dawley Stanley Lane Commission of Christian Social Concerns Saco School Street FE and Linnette Martin North Street Ushers Club Second Congregational White Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Omer LeBlanc Marcel Dechene Jare Portsmouth Piscataqua River Koenigsweg
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