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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1963

Page

2

Local Navy Recruit Completes Training At Great Lakes

David M. Girard 17 son of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Girard of Old Orchard Beach finished recruit training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois. Maurice Vaillancourt steel worker third class USN son of Mr and Mrs Henry Vaillancourt of Biddeford met lawmakers at an informal dinner at Guantanamo Bay Cuba during a tour of the naval facility.

David M. Girard Joseph A. Girard Central Avenue Old Orchard Beach Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill Saco Dinsmore Worthing Ellis Avenue Miami Fla Maurice Vaillancourt USN Henry Vaillancourt Granite Street Biddeford Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Cuba Naval Facility

Notre Dame Thrift Shop to Be Run by Group D

Group D led by Mrs. Mark Simard will head the Notre Dame Thrift shop next week. The effort aims to support school activities and raise funds through the sale.

Mark Simard Notre Dame Thrift Shop

Gov Reed to Address GOP Women in Biddeford April 9

Governor John H. Reed will speak on his legislative program at the Arundel Women’s Republican club in Biddeford. The dinner meeting at 7 p.m. at the Second Congregational church will be catered by the church Women’s Fellowship with tickets required. Officers and hostesses from Biddeford will assist, and the session will be led by club president Mrs Warren Peterson of Saco.

John H. Reed Arundel Biddeford Doothy Doe Kathryn Mulheron Warren Peterson Saco

Driver Fined On Stop Sign Charge

Bryce Roberts of 88 North Street Saco paid a 10 dollar fine in Biddeford Municipal Court after pleading guilty to passing a stop sign. Samuel C Leach 30 of Kennebunk was found guilty of speeding 65 in a 55 mph zone and fined 10 dollars or 10 days. Leach pleaded innocent through Edward L Caron. State trooper Sherwood Baston testified for the prosecution. Leach appealed the finding to Superior Court and was held on personal recognizance 25 dollars.

Bryce Roberts North Street Saco Biddeford Gerald C. Nason Samuel C. Leach Kennebunk Leach Edward L. Caron Sherwood Baston Caron

County Car Dealers To Meet Tuesday

The York County Automobile Dealers will hold a dinner meeting Tuesday at the Wanderbar steak house in Biddeford. They will report on the Washington's Birthday open house promotion with chief discussion on a Child Safety Council program.

York County Wénderbar Biddeford Child Safety Council

Well Baby Clinic Scheduled In Saco

The Saco Well Baby and Immunization clinic will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Public Health Nursing room Cutts Avenue with a physician in attendance. Volunteer clinic assistants will be Mrs. Joseph Kenneally and Mrs. Peter Hellige.

Saco Public Health Nursing Room Cutts Avenue Joseph Kenneally Peter Hellige

Economic Roundup Highlights Mixed U.S. Outlook

Through the week ending January 12, steel output peaks the year while car sales show a March rise of 10 percent year over year. February living costs hit a record high due to fruit and vegetable prices. CPI at 106.1, while construction contracts climb 6 percent to 2.917 billion. Unemployment may stay above 6 percent. NYSE volume rises to 19.42 million shares and bond sales reach 23.63 million par value.

Labor Department Walter W. Heller President's Council of Economic Advisers Willard Wirtz New York Stock Exchange Stock Exchange

Bennett Howard T funeral services held in Saco

Funeral services for Howard T. Bennett of 12 Dyer Street Saco were conducted at 2 p m from Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco with Rev Stanley A Bennett pastor of the Saco United Baptist Church officiating Entombment was in Greenwood Cemetery with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford planned for later in the spring

Howard T. Bennett Dyer Street Saco Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street Stanley A. Bennett Saco United Baptist Church Greenwood Cemetery Woodlawn Biddeford

Funeral services for Lewis A. Robinson in Saco

Funeral services were held at 2 p m Friday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco for Lewis A Robinson 16 Old Orchard Avenue Old Orchard Beach with Rev Norman J Langmaid of School Street Methodist Church officiating Interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery

Lewis A. Robinson Old Orchard Avenue Old Orchard Beach Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Saco Norman J. Langmaid School Street Methodist Church Laurel Hi

Requiem High Mass for Mrs Lillian Hopkins

A high mass was sung for Mrs Lillian Hopkins at St Mary church Biddeford by Rev Coleman O Toole. William Cleary was the vocalist with organist Miss Elizabeth Siedel. Bearers included Dr J Edward Whelan, Joseph E F Grandin, Brendan Twomey, Frederick Grondin, Robert Lockhart and Joseph Henaire. Burial followed at Laurel Hill cemetery Saco with prayers at the grave by Rev Cornelius J Enright.

Lillian Hopkins St. Mary Church Biddeford Coleman O'Toole William Clearey Elizabeth Siedel J. Edward Whelan Joseph Ef, Grandin Brendan Twomey Frederick Grondin Robert Lockhart Joseph Henaire Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Cornelius J. Enright

Biddeford PTA Announces Public Special Program Meeting

Representatives from area groups and churches are invited to the Biddeford PTA meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. at Biddeford Junior High. Guest speaker Robert Quinn of Bangor Citizens for Decent Literature will present and show the film Perversion for Profit. Community members are urged to attend for social action on youth literature.

Biddeford PTA-1 Cor Parent-Teacher Association Robert Quinn Bangor Citizens For Decent PTA

Business Entertainment Deductions and Wife Travel Rules

If a taxpayer proves a clear business purpose a host may entertain at clubs theaters or similar venues and deduct related food and drinks. Inviting both wives is possible when there is business purpose. Wife travel to a convention is deductible only with business reasons. Country club dues and yacht or hunting lodge costs are deductible proportionally if over half use is for ordinary and necessary business.

Kennedy weighs Cuba crisis as patrols eyed

President Kennedy may order U S warships to patrol Cuban exiles using American soil for raids, the Chicago Sun Times reports. The note notes no fleet call up but hints such a move could be near as diplomacy and Washington memos discuss wary escalation and increased surveillance.

Kennedy National Security Council Executive Committee Havana Washington State Department Cuba Castro U.S Chicago Chicago Sun-Times Sun- Times Edwin M. Martin The Martin

Portland Weather: Partly Cloudy and Cooler Overnight

Partly cloudy conditions for Portland with cooler Sunday after a mild night. Expected low temperatures range from the upper 30s in the north to the mid 40s in the south.

Portland

Tide Table for March High and Low Signals

March tide schedule lists high and low water times for AM and PM. The chart shows dates 30 and 31 with corresponding two high and two low readings for each day.

M. P.M

Church notes list Sunday services across southern Maine

Multiple churches in Old Orchard Beach Saco Kennebunk Wells Biddeford Goodwins Mills and Ogunquit announce Sunday services youth fellowships and worship gatherings. Activities include evening services at 7 30 p m youth meetings at 6 15 to 6 30 p m and midweek gatherings at various times.

Advent Christian Church Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Landing Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Salvation Army Union Avenue Salvation Fail Gospel Wells First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue

Congressmen Cite Raids Might Justify Cuban Fighter Action

Some congressmen say exile raids on Cuban territory and Soviet ships could have forced the firing on the U S motorship Floridian by Cuban MIG fighters late Thursday night.

U.S

Fifteen Divorces Decreed in Alfred Court Session

In York county Superior court at Alfred fifteen divorces were granted or finalized this week by Justice Leonard F. Williams. Finalized were Alma Louise Boisvert and Richard Boisvert. Alma resumes her maiden name Alma Louise Andrews, and $200 fees were awarded. Also finalized were Stephen M. Smith and Mary I. Smith with custody of two children and $20 weekly support. The remaining cases granted pending expiration of appeal periods include Barbara J. Robinson and Frederick J. Robinson. Doris Lantagne and Raymond J. Lantagne. Edward M. Emery and Anna Emery. Walter K. Bissell and Alice B. Bissell. Lillian Frances Pettengill and Richard Leroy Pettengill. Beth Baker Bryant and Dale L. Bryant. Donald B. Johnson and Bernice B. Johnson. Gloria Helen Bailey and Melvin A. Bailey. Sally Ann Doiron and Leon Doiron. Richard C. Simpson and Irene V. Simpson. Sylvia M. Espirito and Richard W. Espirito. John E. Dondero and Lena B. Dondero. Avis A. Odem and Herman H. Oden. All actions list custody or support terms and are based on cruel and abusive grounds.

Leonard F. Williams York County York Barbara J. Robinson Frederick J. Robinson Saco Doris Lantagne Raymond J. Lantagne Biddeford Lantagne Edward M. Emery Dayton Anna Emery Walter K. Bissell Alice B. Bissell Portsmouth H N.H Lillian Frances Pettengill Richard Leroy Pettengill Old Orchard Beach Beth Baker Bryant Dale L. Bryant Donald B. Johnson Sanford Bernice B. Johnson Dover A Sanford Gloria Helen Bailey Melvin A. Bailey South Portland Wiscasset Sally Ann Doiron Waterboro Leon Doiron East Hartford Conn Richard C. Simpson Irene V. Simpson Simpson Sylvia M. Espirito Richard W. Espirito John E. Dondero Kittery Lena B. Dondero Saugus Mass Lena B. Ducott Everett Avis A. Odem Eliot Herman H. Oden Ft. Eustin Annadale

Birthday Quads Spark Hospital Uproar at Providence

Feyre quadruplets two boys and two girls celebrated their second birthday at Providence Hospital Holyoke with a snow party in the cafeteria. About 50 staff members and 15 patients watched as the quads opened gifts and caused playful bedlam during the celebration attended by parents Raymond and Mrs Feyre and their other six children.

Holyoke Mass Providence Hospital Jamie Robbie Maween Margaret Raymond Feyre Feyre

Garden Club Leader to Speak on Beautifying Communities

Mrs. Norman E. Hubbard, president of the Longfellow Garden club, Portland, will address the Women's Educational and Industrial union at Hamilton Memorial hall Beach street Saco on April 5. She will discuss community beautification projects and urban renewal challenges, drawing on Maine and other states experiences.

Norman E. Hubbard Women’s Educational and Industrial Union Hamilton Memorial Hall Beach Street Saco E. and I. Union Hubbard Department of Public Affairs Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs Federation Poland Women's Literary Union Portland District 12 E. and 1. Union Maine University of Maine Law School

Fresh Artist Finds Winky Nasty Sketch

University of Wisconsin freshman Rory Leonard of Park Ridge Illinois sat at the Madison Zoo sketching a young elephant named Winky. She described Winky grabbing her coat tearing buttons ripping sunglasses and eating the wallet she carried.

Madison Wis Rory Leonard University of Wisconsin Will Isketch Park Ridge Tll Madison Zoo Winky

Trash Truck Fire Yields Little Loss in Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor fire crews extinguished a small blaze Friday in the cargo area of a loaded garbage truck. There were no injuries and investigators found little salvage value as the fire caused minimal damage.

Ann Arbor, Mich Ann Arbor

B and M official urges consolidation of New England rail lines

George F. Glacy vice president for accounting and finance of the Boston and Maine Railroad told Interstate Commerce Commission hearings that duplicat ing, competitive and unneeded facilities threaten the solvency of New England carriers. He urged mergers and consolidation of the region's roads to cut plant size and maintain industrial and trade activity, and said the B and M favors a consolidation of services and wants to be included in the Penn Central merger if consolidation does not occur.

Washington Boston and Maine Railroad New England George F. Glacy Interstate Commerce Commission ICC Penn - Central

Free Parking Returns in Westbrook as Council Debates Meter Policy

Westbrook Maine. Free parking is back today as the parking authority suspends meter restrictions while the City Council weighs a move to end meters. If approved, Westbrook would be the first Maine city to end metered parking.

Westbrook Maine

Education students complete senior year practice teaching in Maine

University of Maine education majors spend several weeks of their senior year on practice teaching assignments in Maine schools gaining classroom experience and demonstrating teaching skills.

University of Maine Education Maine

Brief fragment notes drink, license and payments

A disjointed fragment mentions a $30 amount, a driver's license and a beer card. It also notes a person discarded 75 cents and a quoted lyric about painting things differently. Winky is reported to be feeling fine.

Winky

St Francis College to Host April Modern World Symposium

St Francis College will hold a four session symposium on The Christian in the Modern World April 8 and 9 featuring speakers from Chicago and Montreal and a panel of 16 religious and lay professors co chaired by Alfred Poulin Jr and David Deturk.

St. Franks College Chicago Montreal Canada Alfred Poulin, Jr David Deturk Paul Chapman Packard Manse Stoughton Mass Cantius Franciscan House of Theology Chapman Boston Franciscan Seminary Canadian Liturgy Communion Emile Cardinal Leger Edward T. Gargan Loyola University of Chicago DeTurk St. Francis College Gargan Republic Arnold Toynbee Leo XIII Turk Recia Boston University St. Francis College Dramatics Club America Sings Biddeford Daniel J. Honan St. Joseph Church Brewer Honan North American College Gregorian University Rome St. Augustines de Civitate Dei America Joyce Kilmer Pittsburgh New York Joseph D'Alfonso Bates College Lewiston D ‘Alfonso American Philosophical Society Edward Carrington Providence, R.I John Logan University of Notre Dame Michael Novak Harvard University Logan Choice Coe College Iowa State University of Iowa iSt Louis Univeristy Novak Current National Catholic Quarterly Kent Harvard Department of Philosophy Tiber Teilhard de Chardin Romano Guardini the Commonweal John Lindberg University of Maine Robert Parenteau St. Frances College Lindberg New York State University of Michigan

Symposium speakers explore Christian action in society

Parenteau with degrees from St Francis High School and St Michael College in Winooski, VT, and the University of Montreal, presents on The Christian in Society. Keynote speakers Donald Thurman and Anthony Walsh join a panel with Sol Levine and Richard Emerick to discuss linking Christian theory to action.

Parenteau St. Francis High School St. Michael College Winooski University of Montreal Leon Bloy Donald J. Thurman Spiritual Life Institute of America Anthony Walsh Benedict I Montreal Canada Sol Lervine Harvard University Richard Emerick Univere of Maine Thorman Loyola University St. Jude Ave Maria Thor‘man St. Francis College Milwaukee Wis Benedict Sabre

Hadassah Sisterhood Bazaar At Etz Chaim Synagogue

A crowd attends the second annual bazaar at Etz Chaim synagogue vestry Bacon street Biddeford with merchandise and food on sale and a baked bean supper in the evening. Special awards are given to Eileen Cebelli Sara Emmons Margaret Renouf Louise Gaffney Peggy Morin Francis Spencer and Rowena Gardella under the general chairmanship of Mrs. Leo Simensky.

Hadassah Sisterhood Etz Chaim Synagogue Bacon Street Biddeford Leo Simensky Eileen Cebelli Sara Emmons Margaret Renouf Louise Gaffney Peggy Morin Francis Spencer Rowena Gardella

Saco Students Tour Delorge Baking Company

Second grade pupils from Young School Saco studied community helpers and toured Ed Delorge Baking Company yesterday. The group included many students from Miss Barbara Hooper and Mrs. Paulette Ingalls classes with a long list of participants.

Young School Saco Tourling Ed. Delorge Baking Company Kenneth Schildroth Edward Lovejoy Peter Tarbox Richard Whitworth David Lennox Jeffrey Smith William Jordan Jane Kiely Stephen Butland Marilyn Whitten Susan Hall Kathy Spear Robert Gelinas Harry Bagler Company Ed Delorge Baking Company Barbara Hooper Paulette Ingalls Darry Blais John Booth Dennis Chocka Paul Choroszy Raymone Cressey Michael Curran Steven Emerson Patricia Fearon Robyn Grenier David Harriman John Hughes Jill Hethcoat Jeffery Lavigne Phyllis Leach Mona MacDonald Leand Philbrick Diane Plante Greg Romsprey Ricky Rowe Jeffery Smith Michael Smith Timothy Steven Stephanie Tito Sandra Tripp Stephen Withee Harold Canary Karen Bailey Roger Blais Joan Carlson David Dawn Judith Derosier Fearon Linda

Assessors At Saco To Be In Session

Ralph L. Scammon chairman of the Saco Board of Assessors said the board will meet all next week to revise poll personal and real estate tax lists for 1963. He urged return of personal property schedules with a filing deadline of April 6. Office hours are 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 30 daily Monday to Friday and 9 to 12 Saturday.

Ralph L. Scammon Saco Board of Assessors

Ortiz Set to Defend Lightweight Title Against Vaillant

Carlos Ortiz, a 3-1 favorite, defends his 135 pound crown in San Juan Puerto Rico against Doug Vaillant a 25 year old exiled Cuban. The bout is a 15 round world championship sparked by the Moore tragedy with extra medical precautions and James J Braddock refereeing. Ortiz previously beat Vaillant in 1961 and won the title in Las Vegas last year.

San Juan P.R Carlos Ortiz Davey Moore Los Angeles Doug Vaillant Miami Parks and Recreation Administration Moore James J. Braddock Ortiz Puerto Rico New York Vaillant Miami Beach Fla Joe Brown Las Vegas

Connors Plans April 10 Wedding to Kamala Devi

Hollywood report says actor Chuck Connors and Kamala Devi, an actress of Indian English parentage, announced plans to marry on April 10. The couple, public about their engagement, did not provide further details.

Hollywood Chuck Connors Kamala Devi

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gov. Reed Biddeford Pta Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street First Assembly of God Ahepa Pleasant Street Bible, Baptist Church Ferry Road Odd Fellows Building Biddeford United Baptist Church Jefferson Street Advent Christan Lower Village Christ Ambassadors First Assembly of God) Church Leasant Street Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Ogunquit Junior Beacons For Christ Baptist Methodist South Biddeford Methodist Church Methodist Youth Fellowship Foss Street Methodist Church Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Advent Christian United Church Biddeford Second Congregational Biddeford Second MYF Saco School ‘Street Fireside Club Saco School Street Methodist Church Alfred Garden Club Winky Nasty St. Francis States Sol Levine Harvard School of Public Health Blue Cross Insurance Levine Life Magazine University of Pennsylvania Grand Canyon Caroline Islands Pacific Sale Bazaar of Delorge Baking Company Connors
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