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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1964

Page

2

Funeral services held for Mrs Fannie Elizabeth Jakeman

Mrs Fannie Elizabeth Jakeman 89 of Cambridge Mass died Saturday after brief illness. Born Chelsea April 23 1874 she was descended from early Massachusetts settlers on both sides. She lived in Wakefield and Winchester and was a longtime Ocean Park summer resident.Services led by Rev Joseph E O Donnell Jr of First Baptist Winchester. Widow of Benjamin Franklin Jakeman they celebrated 50th anniversary at Ocean Park in 1947. Survivors include sister Mrs Jennie May Page four children five grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Winchester Mass Fannie Elizabeth Jakeman Cambridge Chelsea William P Martha (Johnson) Brooks Massachusetts Wakefield Mass Ocean Park Joseph E. O'Donnell Jr First Baptist Church of Benjamin Franklin Jakeman Jennie May Page Fort Wayne Ind Brooks F Lexington Adelbert M Katherine M. Filene Groton, Mass Carolyn E

Portland Weather Summary For Coastal Area

Small craft warnings stay posted along the coast until sunset as a cold front moves through. This afternoon brings fair skies, windy and cooler conditions with highs in the mid to upper 30s. West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with higher gusts. Tonight, clear and colder with diminishing winds and a low in the low teens. Tuesday looks fair with little temperature change.

Portland

Local personals note hospital patients and return from trip

William Meehan of 18 11th St Old Orchard Beach is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Victoria Plessis of 14 Hubert St Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Charles Cormier of 19 Wilson St Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Alfred Waterhouse of 15 Grant St and Clara Janson of 20 King St are at Notre Dame Hospital. Mary Rachel Bernier of 57 Graham St Biddeford is a medical patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Bella D. Hotte and Villa Muir Bay View are at Notre Dame Hospital. Mrs. Ralph C. Perrin Sr. of 35 Summer St Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Libby of 40 South St Biddeford returned home after six weeks in Daytona Beach, Florida. Frank Lacy of 65 Scammon St Saco has returned home after medical care at home following a fall at Mabel Hooper of 24 Green St Saco, improving. Mr. and Mrs. John Zollo of Syracuse N Y have returned home after a few days as guests of Walter F E Stebbins at 125 Summer St Biddeford. Both families recently returned from a Bermuda cruise. Three members of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley Post American Legion Biddeford Ernest Collard Louis Gervais and Gerard Robitaille were initiated at York County Council meeting in Eliot. Mr. and Mrs. Royal Sheltra Biddeford attended a Fifth District American Legion meeting at Dexter with Post andAuxiliary reps from Hancock Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties. Sheltra spoke on Maine child welfare, while Ruth Jucius Auxiliary national committee woman addressed the women.

William Meehan 11Th St. Old Orchard Beach Webber Hospital Victoria Plessis Hubert St Biddeford Charles Cormier Wilson St Alfred Waterhouse Grant St Clara Janson King St Notre Dame Hospital Mary Rachel Bernier Graham St Notre Dame Hostal Bella D. Hotte Villa Muir Bay View Ralph C. Perrin Sr Summer St Warren Libby South St Walter FE. Stebbins Bermuda Tighe- Beaudoin-Farley Post American Legion York County Council Eliot Ernest Collard Louis Gervais Gerard Robitaille

Thornton Academy Band Parents Club Meeting Tonight

The Thornton Academy Band Parents Club will meet at 7:30 tonight in the school cafeteria. A meeting of Biddeford Saco Chapter Disabled American Veterans will be held tonight at 7:30 in Biddeford City Building.

Thornton Academy Band Biddeford-Saco Biddeford City

Sewing Session Planned by Biddeford-Saco Club

The Biddeford Saco Community Service Club will hold an all day sewing session on Wednesday at the Biddeford First Universalist Church vestry.

Biddeford-Saco Biddeford First Universalist Church

Delegates Named At Foresters Meeting In Biddeford

A special meeting of the Catholic Order of Foresters will select delegates to the state convention. The session is set for tonight at 7 30 at the order hall on Emery Street in Biddeford.

Order of Foresters Emery Street Biddeford

Past Noble Grands Association Meeting in Saco Tonight

The Past Noble Grands Association of the Saco Rebekah Lodge meets at 7 30 this evening at Miss Madeleine Brackett’s home on Franklin Street in Saco.

Noble Grands Association Saco Rebekah Madeleine Brackett Franklin Street Saco

Legion meeting and movie night at Beach Street home

The Owen-Davis Post American Legion will hold a meeting tomorrow night at its Beach Street, Saco home starting at 8. A movie screening will follow the business session, and refreshments will be served afterward.

Owen-Davis Post The American Legion Beach Street Saco

Biddeford Music Boosters to Meet Tonight at JHS

The Biddeford Music Boosters will gather this evening at 8 o'clock in Biddeford Junior High School. Members plan to discuss upcoming concerts fundraisers and volunteer needs.

Biddeford Biddeford Junior High

Saco Democratic Social Club to Meet March 18

A meeting of the Saco Democratic Social Club is scheduled for Tuesday March 18 at 8 p m in the G A R Hall. A speaker will address the gathering and refreshments will be served after the business portion of the meeting.

Saco Democratic Social Club G. A. R. Hall

Odd Fellows Lodge to Initiate Two Candidates

Old Orchard Beach Atlantic Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, will meet at 7 30 tomorrow night at Odd Fellows Hall. Two candidates will be initiated in the session.

Old Orchard Beach Atlantic Lodge Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Hall

Pepperell Foremen's Club Meets With Waste Control Talk

The Pepperell Foremen's Club will hold a 5:30 p.m. business session tomorrow followed by dinner at 6. The guest speaker, from Leigh Textile Co., will discuss Waste Control.

Pepperell Foremen’s Club Leigh Textile Co

Biddeford Meeting Notice At Le Foyer Tonight

There will be a meeting at Le Foyer corner of Foss and Pool Streets Biddeford at 8 tonight. The East Biddeford Little League Auxiliary will meet at 8 p.m. tomorrow at the Girl Scout Hall Pool Street Biddeford.

le Foyer Foss and Pool Streets Biddeford East Biddeford Little League Auxiliary Girl Scout Hall Pool Street

Birdie Course Redesign Preserves Eagle Nest in Naples

The Big Cypress Golf and Country Club in Naples, Florida, opened with a noted quip about a "'birdie"' before play. The course was redesigned by its architect to preserve an eagle’s nest found in a tree during site clearance.

Naples Fla Big Cypress Golf and Country Club

Death of George H Beaulieu in Augusta Mass

George H Beaulieu 51 of 22 Kendall St died yesterday morning in a local hospital. Born December 18 1912 in Grand Isle he was head watchman at Bates Mfg Edwards Division. Survived by widow Blanche four sisters and five brothers and several nieces and nephews. A solemn high mass will be celebrated at St Augustine's Church at 9 a.m. tomorrow with spring interment in Augusta.

Augusta George H. Beaulieu Kendall St Grand Isle Paul V Elise Martin) Beaulieu Bates Mfg. Co. Edwards Blanche (Quinton) Beaulieu Houlton Cecile Turgeon West Suffield Conn St. Gerald Good Shepherd Bay View Saco Dorothy Cummings Stella Kelley Huntingdon Pa Lawrence Houston Reno West Hartford Willie P Groveton Nelson Hartford Ralph Scarborough St Augustine's Church

Mrs Irma Spear of Old Orchard Beach Dies at 64

Mrs Irma A Spear 64 of 47 Lake Ave widow of Norman Spear died this morning in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness Born Feb 9 190? at South Portland daughter of Rufus and Eva M Frye Ayers She was educated in South Portland and a South Portland High School graduate She was a member of Saco Grange Surviving Norman Spear Bridgton and Robert Spear Gardiner daughters Mrs Clarence Williams Old Orchard Beach and Mrs Norman Thoreault New Britain Conn sisters Mrs Annabelle Brown South Portland and Miss Doris Ayers Augusta brother Philip Ayers South Portland seven grandchildren Funeral services Wednesday at 2 pm from Saco United Baptist Church Shumway Funeral Home Saco in charge

Old Orchard Beach Irma A. Spear Lake Ave Norman Spear Biddeford South Portland Rufus Eva M. (Frye) Ayers South Portland High School Saco Grange Bridgton Robert Spear Gardiner Clarence Williams Norman Thoreault New Britain

Say Prayers for Rose Anna Grenier in Biddeford

Members of Ste Anne's Sodarity of St Joseph's Church will meet at Sansoucy Funeral Home at 1 Stone St Biddeford tonight at 7 30 to say prayers for Rose Anna Grenier a member

Ste. Anne St. Joseph's Church Sansoucy Stone St Biddeford Aoe Rose Anna Grenier

Lions fined in betting scandal. players banned and fined

NFL suspended two Detroit Lions players for a controversial betting scheme while five teammates were fined the maximum of 2000 dollars each. The club also faced a 4000-dollar fine for lax reporting and bench supervision as commissioner Rozelle noted no evidence of bets against their teams.

Detroit NFL Pete Rozelle

Biddeford-Saco Chanter DAV Installs Officers

Disabled American Veterans Biddeford Saco chapter installed officers Saturday evening in Biddeford City Building with Rob er Norton as installing officer. Ralph Courtois became commander with Ralph Courtois addressing and others named. banquet at Valle's Steak House followed. James Hackey state commander of Maine DAV attended. Public whist party announced for April 5 in St Andre's Parish Hall Biddeford.

Biddeford-Saco Biddeford Rob‘er’ Norton Ralph Courtois Ralph Goulet Roy Perry Henry Gobeil Gerard Boucher Oliva Bolduc Rene Gobeil Paul Lizotte Courtois Conrad Nolette St. Andre’s Parish

Church Notes Holy Communion services listed

Holy Communion will be celebrated in Christ Church Biddeford Tuesday at 8 a.m. and in Trinity Church Saco Tuesday at 7 45 p.m. The notices specify church locations and times for the services.

Christ Church Biddeford Trinity Church Saco

Midweek Prayer and Praise at Biddeford United Baptist

A mid week service will be held on Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Biddeford United Baptist church. The event invites attendees for prayer and praise in a community gathering likely to appeal to local faith groups.

Biddeford United Baptist Church

Prayer Meeting Set At Full Gospel Church Wells

A prayer meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church located on Route 9 A just off Route 109 in Wells.

Full Gospel Route 9-A Wells

Home League to Meet. Old Orchard Beach Prayer Meeting

The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Tuesday at 7 36 p m. The Advent Christian Church at Old Orchard Beach will hold an old fashioned cottage prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m at 25 Evergreen Ave Old Orchard Beach hosted by Mrs Ethel Kimball.

Saco Salvation Army Old Orchard Beach

Daughters of Ruth Meet at Biddeford Church Parlor

The Daughters of Ruth of the Biddeford First Universalist Church will meet Tuesday at 2 30 p m in the church parlors.

Daughters of Ruth Biddeford First Universalist Church

Saco School Street Methodist Church Board Meets Tuesday

The March meeting of the board of Trustees of the Saco School Street Methodist Church will take place Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the church.

Saco School Street Methodist Church

Alliance Moves to Washington for Hemisphere Policy Review

The alliance is moved to Washington by the President to attend a full-scale review of U.S. diplomatic, military, and economic relations with Latin America. Lat in-American ambassadors will join U.S. ambassadors and aid officials at a White House reception. Johnson admitted slow progress in an interview broadcast on three networks.

Page Tae Washington U.S Latin America White House Johnson

Ohio River flood toll and political feuds dominate page one

Flood cleanup efforts in Ohio as floods cause 100 million dollars in damage and 12 deaths. The California Republican Assembly backs Barry Goldwater after a walkout by Rockefeller supporters. Jack Ruby remains jailed in Dallas as lawyers appeal his murder verdict and death sentence, with maximum security details provided by the sheriff.

California Republican Assembly Barry Goldwater Nelson A. Rockefeller Jack Ruby Dallas

Detroit Players Cited in Surveillance Report Dispute

Police say Detroit players were seen with men under surveillance as known hoodlums. Wilson contested the reports, calling them inaccurate and downplaying their significance.

Detroit Wilson

Weeping Mothers and the Path to Calvary

A biblical excerpt from Luke 23 28 30 describes Jesus telling the women weeping for him to weep for themselves and their children as days come when barren wombs will be blessed. Soldiers compel Simon of Cyrene to help carry the cross due to Jesus weakness.

Calvary Jesus Daughters of Simon Cyrene

Elizabeth Taylor Marries Burton In Quiet Montreal Ceremony

In a single ring ceremony at the Ritz Carlton Montreal Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton wed in a secret ceremony attended by eleven guests. Bride wore a yellow chiffon gown with freesia bouquet while best man Robert Wilson stood by. The couple planned to return to Toronto where Burton stars in Hamlet.

Montreal Elizabeth Richard Burton Elizabeth Taylor Ritz Carlton Hotel Leonard Mason Unitarian Church of the Messiah Miss Taylor Burton Toronto New York Hollywood Irene Sharaff Robert Wilson New York City Anthony Cleopatra Rome Conrad Hilton Jr Michael Wilding Mike Todd Eddie Fisher John Springer Todd Sybil Fisher

Johnson outlines poverty program and staffing plan

Johnson reveals plans for a new poverty program funded by defense savings. Half of recruits would work on conservation projects to gain education and experience, the other half attend job training centers near cities with major universities. Sargent Shriver would coordinate across agencies, with directional shifts for eventual Peace Corps replacement, and scrutiny of illiteracy and disease costs to the economy.

Johnson Shrivers Special Task Force Sargent Shriver Agriculture Department Justice Department Health, Education and Welfare Department Labor Department Shriver Peace Corps White House Kenney

Worker Crushed In Wharf Mishap at Cliff Island Dock

PORTLAND AP A 23 year old deck hand named Wayne R. Stewart of Portland was crushed between the Casco Bay Lines boat Aucocisco and the Cliff Island wharf as the ferry lurched. He suffered a fractured pelvis and bladder injury and was reported in good condition at Maine Medical Center.

Portland Cliff Island Maine Medical Center Wayne R. Stewart Casco Bay Lines Aucocisco

Stripes Continued From Pave One Flag Reproduction

Seventy five Maryland women used over three miles of thread and about 500000 stitches to reproduce the flag reputed to be the largest American flag ever flown in.

Maryland

Banner to Display at New York World's Fair Pavilion

A 42 by 30 foot banner weighing 75 pounds is under construction and will be exhibited in the Maryland Pavilion at the New York World’s Fair.

Maryland

Appeals Prepared In Ruby Verdict

Dallas AP Jack Ruby awaits an appeal after a Dallas jury sentenced him to death for murder. Sheriff Decker says maximum security will continue. attorney Melvin Belli raises fears of an inmate attack and requests extra protection. Defense files 139 exceptions and 10 days to seek a new trial with possible steps to the Texas Court of Appeals. Oswald was killed Nov 24 during transfer.

Dallas Jack Ruby Ruby Bill Decker Melvin Belli Decker Belli Lee Harvey Oswald Kennedy Joe B. Brown Texas Criminal Court of Appeals Brown Oswald

Lyman Approves 53407 Budget Increase for Town

Lyman taxpayers voted appropriations totaling 534,407 an increase of 4,264 from 49,143 last year. The measure uses 54,300 from surplus and 53,500 from excise tax receipts, with 51,100 from surplus for a fire truck note and 51,000 for school repairs. The largest line is 540,549 for schools, up about 36,000. Salary boosts pass for selectmen and town officers total 52,000 drawn from excise tax funds.

Lyman Selectman Raymond Burbank Clarke's Woods

Progressive Whist Winners Announced at Salle Charite Hall

Special awards went to Rita Dunton Anna Nadeau and Harold Hill at the progressive whist party last night in Salle Charite Hall 17 Alfred St Biddeford High score winners were Lena Magnan Anna Morin Jeannine Talbot and Anna Nadeau women s division Adolph Remillard Wilfrid Poisson and Norman Perrin men s division At the Saturday evening progressive whist special awards went to Germaine St Ours Anna Morin and Deneige Grenier Women s division high scorers were Francoise Gendron Alice Paul Germaine St Ours Mrs Ludger Moreau Rita Dunton Rose Daigle men s division Martial Perreault Adolph Remillard Arthur Lehouillier and Ferdinand Bourque Leading in the mid whist tournament being conducted each Friday evening at the hall are Anna Morin and Lillian Grenier Wilfrid Poisson and John Paquette Marcel Garon and Rita Dunton 598 Germaine Grenier and Gertrude Michaud 560 Blanche Tremblay and Marcel Courtois 545 Joseph Grenier and Leon Paul 517 Claire Gauvreau and Adelard St Ouis 495 Rita Bineau and Alma Caron 455 and Alma Nadeau and Anne Baillargeon 367 Winners of awards at the Wednesday afternoon card party for women only Melvina Beaulieu two prizes Alice Drouin and Marie Anna Lonointe This week s schedule at the hall includes March 18 afternoon card party for women March 20 bid whist tournament March 21 and March 22 progressive whist parties.

Rita Dunton Anna Nadeau Harold Hill Salle Charite Hall Alfred St Biddeford Lena Magnan Anna Morin Jeannine Talbot Adolph Remillard Wilfrid Poisson Norman Perrin Germaine St. Ours Deneige Grenier

Thornton And Beach Enter Debate Match

Thornton Academy Saco and Old Orchard Beach High School lead thirty-five Maine secondary schools into the State Qualifying Rounds of the Maine Debate Tournament. Sponsored by Bates College Interscholastic Debating League, the event will form finalists from Eastern and Western Maine and select five teams to compete at Bates College on April 4.

Lewiston Maine Thornton Academy Saco Old Orchard Beach Bates College Brooks Quimby Brewer’ High School Cheverus’ High School Portland

Traffic Accident At Washington And Fountain Avenues

Police report an intersection crash in Old Orchard Beach this morning at Washington and Fountain Avenues. Paul E. Shorey, 52, of 76 Washington Ave. collided with Winifred F. Hanson, 32, of 1 Lillian Ave., Saco as Hanson drove east on Washington. Hanson’s car damage estimated at 100 dollars. Shorey’s damage not estimated.

Old Orchard Beach Washington and Fountain Avenues Paul E. Shorey Washington Ave Washington Avenue Fountain Avenue Winifred F. Hanson Lillian Ave Saco Hanson Shorey

Saco Children Philip and Vickey Cressey Party

A birthday party was held for Philip Cressey Jr. and Vickey Cressey of Saco at their home on Spring Street. Attendees included family and friends from Saco Biddeford Massachusetts and grandparents. Refreshments, singing, games, and gift giving marked the event.

Philip Cressey Jr Vickey Cressey Spring St Saco Julie Bagahan Tara Thomann Becky Thomann Massachusetts Sandra Smart Bobby Gowen Mary Margaret Gowen Barbara Kimball Joey Kimball Ricky Kimball Philip Donna Cressey John Pictou Biddeford Lawrence Thomann Edith Smart Ina Gowen Pauline Gowen Peggy Keane Dean Keane Erwin Cressey

Sanford Man Sentenced In Old Orchard Beach Hit‑and‑Run

Sanford resident Richard Roussin, 20, pleaded innocent in Saco Municipal Court to leaving the scene without identifying himself after an alleged Old Orchard Beach hit‑and‑run on Union Avenue Saturday night. Found guilty, he was fined 300 dollars and sentenced to 90 days in Alfred jail, with a May Superior Court appeal. He was released on 500 dollar bail pending appeal, and a county jail mittimus was prepared at his request.

Saco Richard Roussin Sanford Old Orchard Beach Union Avenue William F. Wilson Jr Alfred Roussin Wilson

French Researcher Links Burgundy Vintages to Sunspot Activity

A French researcher proposed that peak Burgundy wine vintages align with maximum solar sunspot activity. The claim suggests a connection between solar cycles and grape ripening, hinting at broader climate influences on classic wine regions.

Burgundy

School Union Four Spelling Bee Scheduled

The Union Four spelling bee sets for Wednesday at Biddeford Junior High School with representation from Biddeford Dayton and Arundel schools. Winners and runners up advance to York County finals and the city championship. Robert Hodge leads arrangements at Biddeford Junior High.

Biddeford Dayton Arundel Helen Perrs Charles Rundlet Arundel Consolidated School Glenn Anderson James Roberts Dayton Consolidated School Martha Conroy James O’leary St. Mary’s Grammar Shirley Valliere Jeanne Allie St. Joseph's Grammar School Paul Camire Donald Lauzier St. Louis Daniel Boston Donald Hamel Sacred Heart Sebo Rita Bellefeuille Joanne Brocher St. Andre's School Sandra Marquis Austina Sarty Harry DeShon Wells Junior Gerald Small Biddeford Junior High Alexander Sacred Heart School Brother Richard School Union Runer York County Robert Hodge

Three Traffic Mishaps Listed

Saco police reported three weekend accidents. At noon Saturday Arthur J. Tardif and Frederick L. Erminelli collided on Main Street in front of the Tip-Top Restaurant. Sunday a southbound car driven by Norman R. Cantara hit a soft shoulder and struck a utility pole on Ferry Road. This morning Robert E. Hubert and Henry P. Ross Jr. collided on Maple Drive with minor rear damage to both vehicles.

Saco Arthur J. Tardif School St Frederick L. Erminelli Locke St Norman R. Cantara Cleaves St Biddeford Ferry Road Robert E. Hubert Wood Ave Henry P. Ross Jr Maple Drive

Firemen respond to flooded oil burner at residence

Morning call to 55 Fern Ave for an oil burner flood at Arthur Mc Donald’s home. Engine 2 and three firefighters arrived finding no equipment needed and the fire was extinguished shortly after arrival.

Old Orchard Beach Arthur McDonald Fern Ave

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