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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1963

Page

2

Saco Extension to Meet for Quick Meals Lesson at GAR Hall

A meeting of the Saco Extension Association is set for 9 30 a m March 19 at the GAR hall Saco to discuss Quick Meals That Pass the Test. Members should bring aprons and a work meeting will include dinner. The Junior AMVETS Drum and Bugle Corps will practice at 1 p m today at the hall on Alfred Street Biddeford.

Saco Extension Association GAR Saco Amvets Alfred Street Biddeford

Death notices Clarence Breault in Mass auto crash

Clarence R. Breault 42 son of Mrs Anna Breault Biddeford and the late Joseph H. Breault died in an automobile accident yesterday morning in Ludlow Massachusetts He was born March 12 1921 in Biddeford and later lived in Three Rivers MA where he married Elida Pimpare Survivors include his wife six children all of Ludlow two brothers Rev Brother Dedacus Breault OFM Providence RI Maurice J Breault Biddeford and a sister Mrs Marie Finke Naugatuck CT Funeral at St Jean de Baptiste Ludlow with a high mass by Rev Alphonse Breault Cousin burial in Ladsow Portland Fair weather forecast continues cold with zero to 10 below tonight then mid teens north to south Sunday.

Clarence R. Breault Anna Breault Alfred Road Biddeford Joseph H. Breault Ludlow Mass Three Rivers Elida Pimpare OFM Colebrook N. H Ladsow

Seven Escape Harm In Saco Traffic Crash

Seven persons escaped injury in a two car crash at the Fairfield and Union streets intersection in Saco. Mrs Cecile Roberge 43 of Stone street drove north on Fairfield while Robert H Truax 28 of 520 Main street drove east on Union turning into Fairfield. Roberge car damage listed at 46.76 with no estimate for Truax vehicle. Passengers in the Roberge car were Charles Rosen 16 William Wilson 16 David Porter 17 Michael Roberge 17 Stephen Garland 17 all of Saco.

Fairfield Union Streets Saco Cecile Roberge Stone Street Fairfield Street Robert H. Truax Main Street Union Street Roberge Truax Charles Rosen William Wilson David Porter Michael Roberge Stephen Garland

St Patrick Luncheon Held By Beach WSCS

A St Patrick luncheon was served at the Washington Avenue Methodist church vestry in Old Orchard Beach on Friday noon by the Women's Society of Christian Service. President Mrs Mattie Bliss was general chairman with Mrs Hazel Kennett as co chairmen. Assisting in preparations and serving were Mrs Florence Benson, Mrs Helen Anderson, Mrs Retta Sait, Mrs Alice Browne, Mrs Gertrude Leonard, Mrs Jean Cooper, Mrs Barbara Gilbert, Mrs Frances Johnson, Mrs Florence Gray, Mrs Naomi Bean, Mrs Hazel Davis, Mrs Ruth Hodden and Mrs Marie Woodward.

St. Patrick's Washington Avenue Methodist Church Old Orchard Beach Womens Society of Christian Service Mattie Bliss Hazel Kennett Florence Benson Helen Anderson Retta Sait Alice Browne Gertrude Leonard Jean Cooper Barbara Gilbert Frances Johnson Florence Gray

Kittery Bills Signed on Liquor Warnings Bonds and Loans

Gov Reed signed several bills expanding agency powers and financial options. One bill lets liquor inspectors issue warnings instead of complaints for violations. Another allows municipalities with 2500+ population to issue revenue bonds after referendum. A savings bank access bill permits loan participation up to 75 percent with limits to protect deposits. A false bomb report bill imposes up to 500 dollars fine or 11 months in jail, and stiffer penalties if police or fire units respond, compared to prior law.

Reed

Harsha criticizes aid to Brazil for trading with Russia

Harsha says using American tax dollars to strengthen Latin America against communism would be futile if Brazil uses funds to promote trade with Russia. He argues aid should not be restricted to counter Soviet influence and stresses prudent foreign policy.

Russia Latin America Unism Harsha

Chimney Fire Tested Biddeford Fire Crew Response

Biddeford Fire Department Engine 4 answered a call about a chimney fire at Arthur Gerow's home on New Town Road at 3 52 p m Friday. Firefighters contained the blaze with a garden hose and recalled at 4 23 p m.

Biddeford Arthur Gerow New Town Road

Card of Thanks for hospital stay and bereavement

Mrs. Alexina Loranger thanks friends and relatives for cards flowers and gifts during her hospital stay. Mrs. Agnes Lupien and Mr. and Mrs Omer Boisvert Miss Mildred Lupien Mr. and Mrs Wm Lupien express gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kindness during a recent bereavement.

Alexina Loranger Agnes Lupien Omer Boisvert Mildred Lupien Wm. Lupien

Fremont Club Auxiliary Plans Sunday Prayers

The Fremont club and auxiliary will meet at Sansoucy Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at 2 to offer prayers for Mrs. Phelanise Peloquin mother of Joseph E. Peloquin immediate past president of the club.

Fremont Club Sansoucy Funeral Home Phelanise Peloquin Joseph E. Peloquin

Import Quota Jump For Oil Gripes Salons

Washington AP The Interior Department raised residual fuel oil import quotas on the East Coast by 9.6 percent starting April 1 to a daily maximum of 565000 barrels, up 50200. Maine senators Muskie and Smith criticized the move. Muskie pushes for removal of controls while Smith calls it a victory for coal and domestic oil interests and a defeat for Maine residents.

Washington Interior Department Maine Edmund S. Muskie Dmaine Margaret Chase Smith Rmaine Texas

Regional session set for Maine councils meeting

Officers Chagnon and Ste Therese of Union St. Jean Baptiste will attend a regional session tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Franco American club in Lewiston. President General Henri Goguen of Leominster, Mass. called the meeting for all principal officers in the southeast region of Maine. Armand J. Fortier of Rumford will preside, with plans to finalize the June 23 Congress in Woonsocket and the April 20 semi-annual Maine Councils meeting in Lewiston.

Chagnon Ste. Therese Union St. Jean Baptiste Lisbon Street Lewiston Henri Goguen Leominster Mass Maine Armand J. Fortier Rumford Society Woonsocket R. I Association of Maine Councils

Centenarian Lincoln Walton looks back at life choices

AP reports 103 year old Lincoln Walton in a Manchester nursing home reflecting on his life. He says if he could relive it he would not stay single and recalls the day a neighbor told his family of President Lincoln's death.

Lincoln

Evangelistic Service At Faith Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach

An evangelistic service is set for Sunday at 7 30 p m at Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal church corner Atlantic avenue and Third street Old Orchard Beach A Youth service is conducted each Sunday at 6 25 p m

Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach

Evening Service at First Assembly of God Church

An evening service will be held Sunday at 7 30 p m by the First Assembly of God church at the home 22 Pleasant Street Aco.

First Assembly of God Church Pleasant Street Aco

Bible Baptist Church Hosts Sunday Worship and Training Union

A Training Union will be held Sunday at 6 p.m. and an evening worship service at 7 p.m. tomorrow at Bible Baptist Church located at 144 Ferry Road in Saco.

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco

Gospel Service in Odd Fellows Building at 4 P M

Non sectarian gospel service held in the Odd Fellows building on Main Street in Saco at 4 PM open to the public.

Odd Fellows Building Main Street Saco

Evening Praise Service at Biddeford United Baptist Church

An evening praise service will be conducted Sunday at 7 30 p m at the Biddeford United Baptist church on Jefferson street.

Biddeford United Baptist Church Jefferson Street

Evening service at Advent Christian Church Sunday

An evening service at 7 will be held Sunday at the Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village. The Youth Fellowship group will meet Sunday at 6 15 p m.

Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village

Evening Worship Service at Advent Christian Church

An evening worship service will be held Sunday at 7 p m at the Advent Christian church located on Saco avenue in Old Orchard Beach.

Advent Christian Church Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Christ Ambassadors Meet Sunday at Ahepa Home

The Christ Ambassadors group of the First Assembly of God church will meet Sunday at 6 30 p m at the Ahepa home 22 Pleasant street Saco

Christ Ambassadors First Assembly of God Church Ahepa Pleasant Street Saco

Youth Fellowship Meeting at Kennebunk Landing Union

The Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church. Members are urged to attend for discussion and activities.

Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society

Sunday service at Kennepunk Landing Free Christian Union

A Sunday gathering will be conducted at 1:30 PM at the Kennepunk Landing Free Christian Union Society. The event invites community members to join in worship and fellowship at the local meeting house.

Kennepunk Landing

Methodist Youth Fellowship Meets Sunday at 3 PM

The Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church will hold a meeting Sunday at 3 p m.

Baptist Youth Group to Meet Sunday at Ogunquit Church

The Baptist Youth of Ogunquit Baptist Church will gather Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church for a planned meeting and activities under church leadership.

Baptist

Junior Beacons meet at Lyman First Baptist Church

Junior Beacons for Christ from first to fifth grade will gather Sunday at 6 p m at Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills. The churchs Junior-Senior Baptist Youth Fellowship will meet at 6 15 p m on Sunday.

Junior Beacons For Christ Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Baptist

Evening Worship at Ly man First Baptist Church

An evening service will be held Sunday at 7 30 in the Ly man First Baptist church Good wins Mills.

Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Sunday Salvation Army services at Old Orchard Beach

Sunday evening services at Salvation Army headquarters 91 Union avenue Old Orchard Beach include an open air meeting at 7 p m and a Salvation meeting at 7 30 p m each week.

Salvation Army Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach Salvation

Young People's Service at Fail Gospel Church

A Young People's service is set for Sunday at 6 30 p m at Fail Gospel church Route 9A off Route 109 Yells followed by an evening worship service at 7 30 p m the same venue.

Fail Gospel

Evening Worship at First Baptist Church

An evening worship service is planned for Sunday at 7 30 pm at the First Baptist Church Located on Ocean Avenue in Old Orchard Beach.

First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Ship of the Foss Street Methodist church meets tomorrow

The Foss Street Methodist church will hold a meeting tomorrow at 6 30 in the evening.

Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Meeting at Saco United

The Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship at Saco United Baptist Church will gather Sunday at 6 pm for its regular evening meeting.

Youth Fellowship Meeting At Saco United Baptist

The Senior High Youth Fellowship of Saco United Baptist Church will meet tomorrow at 6 p.m. with the group gathering for an evening program and discussion.

The Saco United Baptist Church

Goodwins Mills Advent Christian church meets Sunday

Advent Christian church at Goodwins Mills plans a Sunday gathering at 7 o clock. The event invites members and neighbors to join for a worship service and fellowship.

Saco Street Methodist Church Official Board Meeting

The official board of the Saco Street Methodist Church will meet immediately after Sunday morning worship at the church.

Saco School Street

MYF of Saco Street Methodist Church to Meet Sunday

The MYF of the Saco Street Methodist church will meet with the counselors Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church for worship discussion and fellowship.

Saco School Street Methodist Church

Fireside club meeting at Saco School Street church

A meeting of the Fireside club at the Saco School Street Methodist Church will be held Monday at 7 30 p m at the church.

Fireside Club Saco School Street Methodist Church

Church class to meet Sunday afternoon at Biddeford church

The Pastor's class in church membership at the Biddeford Second Congregational Church will meet Sunday at 3 p m.

Biddeford Second Congregational

Dessert Bridge and Food Sale Sponsored by Women’s Fellowship

A dessert bridge and food sale sponsored by the Women’s Fellowship will be held Monday at 1 30 p m in the vestry of the Biddeford White church.

The Women's Fellowship Biddeford White Church

Youth Group Meetings Planned at Biddeford Church

Meetings of United Church Youth groups will be held Sunday at Biddeford Second Congregational Church. The notice notes activities for the local church youth, inviting participation and outlining the Sunday gathering.

United Church Biddeford Second Congregational White

Welcome To The Fold Greeting Newcomers In Area

Judy Ann Croteau, one year old, is welcomed today by Judy Ann Croteau on behalf of the Biddeford Saco Journal. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Croteau of 63 Temple Street Saco. The former Noella Croteau, the maternal grandmother is Mrs Rose Croteau Biddeford. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joseph Croteau of Dyer Street Saco.

Youth Group Meetings With Rev Wigley and Mrs Cartmill

Junior Youth gather at 5 p m with Rev David Wigley and Mrs Clayton Cartmill. Senior Youth meet at 6 30 p m with Rev Mr Wigley and Mrs Mary Clopper.

David Wigley Clayton Cartmill Mr. Wigley Mary Clopper

Biddeford White Church Board to Meet at Ben ton Home

The Board of Deacons of the Biddeford White church will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Albion M Benton on Portland road in Saco seeking parish planning and fellowship.

Biddeford White Church Albion M. Benton Portland Road Saco

Parents Day at Washington Avenue Methodist Church

The Washington Avenue Methodist Church Old Orchard Beach invites visitors to attend Sunday school on Sunday at 9 45 am Parents Day features class sessions and refreshments for attendees.

Washington Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Bogus Ten Dollar Bill Passed At Local Store

A counterfeit ten dollar bill was passed at F W Woolworth on Main Biddeford. The bill was rejected by First National Bank and the Treasury was notified. Police say it is a convincing fake with darker green ink and no bill grain. Authorities warn merchants to watch for it and are surveying banks for further incidents.

F.W. Woolworth Main Street Biddeford Charles Coughlan Coughlan First National Bank Treasury Department Hamilton Edgar Sevigny Sevigny Saco Old Orchard

Russians Lack Phones Per Capita Amid Talker Talent

The text notes that Russians, despite being gifted talkers, have limited telephone access with only 2.3 phones per 100 people. It highlights a contrast between speaking ability and communication infrastructure and reflects on technology penetration levels.

Court orders Falstaff the beagle mute in court

In San Rafael California a beagle named Falstaff, once barked into silence by surgery, returned to court where Judge Leonard A. ordered further muting. Allen Murray, 30, the dog's owner, was placed on six months probation after neighbor Hilda Johnson described Falstaff as horrendous. The court noted the sound was beyond description.

San Rafael Calif Falstaff Allen B. Murray Marin County Leonard A Murray Hilda Johnson Thomas

Cochran Reinstated as Game Warden in Maine

Charles Cochran is restored to the game warden rank by Inland Fish and Game Commissioner Ronald Speers. He will patrol a district near his Limerick home after a physical exam to resume duties following a suspension for conduct unbecoming a warden and signed letter questions.

Limerick

Park urges transitional military rule in Korea vote

Park, 45, an army general who rose to power in a May coup, says a transitional military rule is needed to avert another revolution. He predicts a four year extension if referendum passes, or civilian governance if it fails. The junta also reshuffled the weak civilian cabinet and sidelined a strong opponent of continued military rule.

Park South Korea

Training ship State of Maine to arrive in New York Monday

A Maine Maritime Academy spokesman says the training ship State of Maine is set to reach New York on Monday after being reported off the Florida coast on Friday.

Castine Maine Maritime Academy State of Maine New York Florida

Agusta Teen Wins State Legion Oratorical Contest

Emlyn Brown of Augusta won the state American Legion Oratorical Contest at Lewiston High School. She advances to the New England state contest in Brookline Massachusetts on April 22.

Lewiston Augusta American Legion Lewiston High School Emlyn Brown New England Brookline Mass

Maine football dominated under Harold Westerman

The University of Maine football teams under Coach Harold Westerman have won about seventy percent of their games, reflecting sustained success across his tenure and strong program leadership.

University of Maine Harold Westerman

Adah Chapter Officers Installed At Biddeford

New officers of Adah chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, were installed in Biddeford Ma sonic hall before 175 attendees. The ceremony featured Mrs. Agnes K. Johnson as worthy matron and R. Fickett of Portland as installing officer, marking the chapter’s 125th installation and start of Adah’s 75th Jubilee year.

Adah Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford Masonic Hall Agnes K. Johnson Edward Wolfertz Jean A. Arnold John W. Alley Helen W. LeGallee Hazel C. Beety Rena E. Woodward Ruth M. Herrick Geraldine Doughty Sandra Court Marshal Helen D. Parks Laura McKenney Hazel E. Noble Ruth Marion FF. Dexheimer Esther Frances Smith Martha Lucille Appleby Electa Irene H. Clark Gordon Day Sentinel R. Fickett Portland Maine Russell Wolfertz Ruby Winter Harbor Ruth H. Wolfertz Wayne Beaver Celestia H. Wood Longfellow South Portland Mary E. Robbins Gladys J. Goodwin Harry W. Gowen Grand Sentinel John Tilton Biddeford Gtand Star Point Ruth FE. Bailey Fickett Johnson Johnson and Wolfertz Eve Rooman George W. Rooman Anne R. Horsman Grand Chapter of Betty Jean Bralevy Agnes H. Swett South Berwick Rachel Fogg. Gorham Thelma Gipe Mary Robbins Ruth Farrar New Hampshire Mabel Foss North Dakota Elizabeth Tate Kentucky Everett A. Johnson Doherty Clover Chapter Sanford Miniwanca Old Orchard Beach Swett Charlene Rallis Grand Hope

Courtesy in traffic Minnows Pedestrians Told

State Police urge drivers and pedestrians to practice courtesy and common sense on the road. Pedestrians risk danger and resentment when they break rules or act rashly, just as drivers do. Mutual respect and adherence to safety rules can reduce conflicts and accidents for everyone.

Lost and Found Classified Clue Sparks Search

A brief note urges readers to check classified ads for a misplaced item. The item, possible contact details, and the location are hinted, inviting owners to inspect listings and claim belongings. No specific names or places are provided in the readable text.

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