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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1963

Page

2

Personal notices list patients and service postings

Mrs. Raymond Phillips, 67 Bacon Street, Biddeford, is a patient at Notre Dame hospital. Richard A. Sarafian, machinist’s mate third class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Sarafian of Woodman Avenue, Saco, reported aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Topeka for duty. Kenneth A. Grant, construction man apprentice, USN, son of Mrs. Virginia Grant of Moody, is assigned duty with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Ten at the Naval Station, Sangley Point, Luzon, Philippine Islands.

Raymond Phillips Bacon Street Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Richard A. Sarafian USN Arthur A. Sarafian Woodman Avenue Saco Topeka Kenneth A. Grant Virginia Grant Moody Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Ten Naval Station Sangley Point Luson Philippine Islands

Notre Dame Auxiliary Gift Shop Group B Volunteers

Group B under Mrs August Albert of the Notre Dame auxiliary gift shop will be in charge next week.

August Albert Notre Dame Auxiliary

Picket Line To Be Disregarded In Bangor High School

Carpenters and laborers will end their picket on Monday and return to work at a $2.3 million Bangor high school. Labor and management attorneys said the dispute started April 23 over wages paid by a non union subcontractor on the project.

Bangor

Injured youths listed as improving after Bridgewater crash

PRESQUE ISLE Nova Scotia hospital officials reported Brian O'Donaghue 23 of Lancaster New Brunswick and Robert Newhouse 21 of Houston showing improvement after a Thursday auto crash that killed Frank Peter Harris 20 of Bridgewater.

Presque Isle Apital Brian O'Donaghue Lancaster N.B Robert Newhouse Houston Frank Peter Harris N.S Bridgewater

Fort Fairfield Man Injured In 50‑Foot Route 95 Crash

A Fort Fairfield man, Wilfred Freeman, 41, is reported in good condition at a local hospital after his station wagon plunged 50 feet down an embankment on Route 95. The car crashed through a wire fence and overturned. Freeman was pulled from the wreckage with a head injury.

Brunswick Fort Fairfield Wilfred Freeman

Cumberland Votes to Join District in Major Local Win

Cumberland voters approved joining a district with Yarmouth and Pownal by 500 to 494. The winning margin came from Chebeague Islanders turnout, described as a local election record by Tony Clerk Herbert S. Foster.

Cumberland Yarmouth Pownal Tony Herbert S. Foster

Major League Leaders compiled by the Associated Press

American League leaders show Cesar Causey and Kaline top batting with .354 and 38 hits. Key figures include Hinton, Kaline, and Wagner in runs and RBIs, Yastrzemski and Versalles in doubles, Hinton and Carlton in triples, Tresh and Powell in home runs, Aparicio in steals, and Fischer leading pitchers. National League leaders list Alou and Aaron in batting, Flood in runs, and Sanford in strikeouts with Drysdale and O'Dell among top pitchers.

Associated Press Causey Aonae City Kaline Detroit Hinton Washington Allison Minnesota Wagner Los Angeles Yastrzemski Boston Versalles Cimoli Kansas City Tresh New York Powell Baltimore Nicholson Chicago Howard Osborne Aparicio Charles and Tartabull Fischer Stock Cheney Barber F. Alou San Francisco Covington Philadelphia Flood St. Louis Aaron Milwaukee Milwau Great Cardenas Cincinnati Williams Pinson Roseboro W. Davis Dillard Skinner Pittsburgh Altman Wills

Group Profiles Aid Plan Amid Kennedy Era Talks

Group continues from Page One detailing an investment banking house and a special presidential adviser on foreign aid along with Christian A. Herter, Kennedy's special envoy for trade negotiations, as key figures in ongoing discussions.

Investment Banking House Christian A. Herter Kennedy

SBA approves April loans to Augusta area businesses

The Small Business Administration headquartered in Augusta reports loan approvals in April to several local business concerns. Details indicate new funding supports small enterprises, signaling continued federal backing for regional commerce and job creation.

Small Business Administration Augusta Ini

Death Notice Annie R Hickey of Saco Ireland born 1883

Annie R Hickey 30 of 56 King street Saco died early today at an Old Orchard Beach nursing home after a long illness Born in Ireland April 20 1883 she was daughter of John and Mary Reagan a communicant of Most Holy Trinity church Saco Survived by widower Daniel Hickey a son John Hickey a daughter Mrs Wesley Rogers two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be Monday at 9 am from Friends may call today and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm at Cote Funeral Home Beach and James streets Saco

Annie R. Hickey King Street Saco Old Orchard Beach Ireland John and Mary Connaughton) Reagan Most Holy Trinity Church Daniel Hickey John Hickey Wesley Rogers Kittery Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets

Ida M. Kelley dies at 68 in Biddeford nursing home

Ida M. Kelley 68 of 157 Alfred street Biddeford widow of Roscoe C. Kelley died last night in a Biddeford nursing home Born September 5 1894 in Columbia Falls daughter of Warren C and Ann Worcester she taught in Jonesport Woolwich Emery school Biddeford for 13 years retiring last year Survivors include two daughters Norma M Berry and Irma Crossman two sons Caswell J Kelley Linwood Kelley one brother Charles Worcester and 16 grandchildren Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 pm from Jonesport Congregational church with interment in Greenwood Cemetery Jonesport Friends may call at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home tonight 7 to 9

Ida M. Kelley Alfred Street Biddeford Roscoe C. Kelley Columbia Falls Warren C. and Ann (Cummings) Worcester Washington State Normal School Machias Jonesport Woolwich Emery School Congregational Church Norma M. Berry Irma Crossman Mystic Conn Caswell J. Kelley Old Orchard Beach Linwood Kelley Charles Worcester Rockland

Roadside Picnic Areas Readied For Season

State Highway Commission crews have cleaned and repainted over 1 000 picnic tables in advance of the May 17 opening of 200 roadside picnic areas statewide. Grounds are spruced, litter barrels, fireplaces and toilet buildings repainted. New equipment is being installed to meet rising demand as motorists seek picnic facilities. Next weekend the brown and yellow Picnic Area signs will be hung.

State Highway Commission

Vocational education bills clash in Senate clash

Sen Ralph M Lovell faces opposition as he pushes two vocational bills. One seeks free vocational high schools for towns with enrollments over 300 and another funds a third state operated vocational institute with a $10 million bond. The Education Committee favors expanding existing programs over new centers.

Brooks Ralph M. Lovell Sanford Senate Lovell Education Committee York Sen

Canadian United Labor Dispute Hits Great Lakes Ports

A Canada US labor dispute has spilled into Great Lakes ports with rifle fire at Canadian vessels in the United States. The issue will be reviewed by U S Secretary of Labor W Willard Wirtz Canadian Labor Minister Allan MacEachen ASL CIO President George Meany and Claude Jodoin head of the Canadian Labor Congress. Also on the agenda are a multinational NATO nuclear force to be discussed in Ottawa and talks in Geneva to reduce international tariff barriers.

Canada Great Lakes United States U.S W. Willard Wirtz Allan MacEachen Asl-Cio George Meany Claude Jodoin Canadian Labor Congress North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO Ottawa Geneva

Local Land Firm Proposes Two Sizable Developments

Land Manufacturing Co of Biddeford proposes a project totaling 85,000 dollars and Boyden Hotel at Old Orchard Beach plans for 20,000 dollars. The notices detail bids and sites spanning Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach with official steps forthcoming.

Land Manufacturing Company Biddeford Boyden Old Orchard Beach

Weather Outlook for Portland Tonight and Sunday

Clear and cool tonight with lows in the upper 20s to low 30s and frost possible. Sunday turns sunny and milder with less chill than today.

Portland

Sunday worship schedule spans several churches in area

Multiple churches including Faith Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach First Assembly of God Saco Bible Baptist church Kennebunk Advent Christian and others list Sunday services times from 4 p m to 7 30 p m Youth fellowships junior and senior high groups and training unions appear at various locations such as 22 Pleasant Street Saco 144 Ferry Road Saco 91 Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach and more. Continuous services reflect broad evangelical activity in the region with guest speakers and fellowship events noted.

The Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Advent Christian Church Saco Avenue Old Orichard Beach Christ Ambassadors Group First Assembly of God Church Ahepa Pleasant Street Junior Beacons For Christ Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Baptist United Church Biddeford

Priscilla Chapter Makes Cancer Fund Donation Night Highlighted by Mothers Day Program

Priscilla chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held a May meeting at High Pine Masonic Hall Sanford Road. Worthy Patron Arthur Tra cy Jr led the obligation and Ray mond W Rand read the Landmarks. A donation to the Cancer Crusade and a gift to Wells Ogunquit Health Association were approved to aid a child’s summer camp.

Wells — Obligation Priscilla Order of the Eastern Star Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road Arthur A. Tracy, Jr Raymond W. Rand Wells Dorothy Fitch Health Association Ocean Lodge York Lodge Kennebunk Elizabeth M. Calderwood Biddeford Grand Chapter Maine Hazel Keirstead Electa Elizabeth Bragdon Claire Tracy Margaret Johnson Madonna Portland Marian Chadbourne Sandra Brown Priscilla McIntire Guiding Hand Piscataqua Kittery District One Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall Old Orchard Beach Miniwanca Tracy Elsie Mathews Priscilla Mclntire Eleanor Hill Jeannine Goodale Star Club Elaine LaPierre Stella Worcester Mass Queen Esther Hallowell

Tennis Meeting Planned in Saco by Recreation Commission

Charles Mistos recreation director announces an organizational meeting Monday at 7 30 p m at recreation headquarters Pleasant Street for adults interested in forming a tennis league. If interest grows, league hours will be set for Memorial Field tennis courts.

Charles Mistos Saco

Lt Col Bamford To Lead Old Orchard Beach Meeting

Lt Col W Arthur Bamford of Portland will conduct the 11 am holiness meeting at the Salvation Army in Old Orchard Beach tomorrow. Guest speaker Col Milton Agnew from the Officers Training School in New York City will accompany him, each with their wives.

Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army W. Arthur Bamford Portland Milton Agnew Officers Training School New York City

Training school aims to aid mildly retarded youths

Dr. Grimes stresses that without training these individuals risk lifelong dependence on their communities. The facility should adjust to pupil needs, seek federal aid for a demonstration program, and enable capable trainees to work, support families, and contribute to society.

Grimes

Welcome To The Fold In Biddeford Saco Journal Note

Norman Paul Moreau six month old son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Moreau of 17 Spruce Street Biddeford welcomed into the fold. Maternal grandparents Adrien Mathieu Proctor Road Biddeford and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Ernest Moreau Ardandel.

Biddeford-Saco

Two Newborns for Saco Couples From May Fourth

To Mr and Mrs Jules Poisson McKenney Road Saco a son Leo Paul weighing nine pounds May 4 and to Mr and Mrs Reginald Cyr 15 Lyman Avenue Saco a son Karl Henry weighing six pounds May 4.

Jules Poisson McKenney Road Saco Leo Paul Reginald Cyr Lyman Avenue Karl Henry

Speakers Named For Meeting Of Church Society

Miss Elvira Rodriguez of El Salvador and Miss Mary Beth Fulton of the American Baptist convention will be the principal speakers at the Free Baptist Woman's Missionary society's 90th annual meeting in Ocean Park on July 18. Rodriguez will speak after the morning session. Fulton at the noon luncheon. an evening film, The Music Man, closes the program. The society, founded in 1847 in Sutton Vt., is led locally by Mrs. Adelbert M. Jakeman with officers including Mrs. Nellie P. Hager and Mrs. Leon A. Cole.

Ocean Park Elvira Rodriguez el Salvador Alderson - Broaddus College West Virginia Mary Beth Fulton Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board The American Baptist Convention Free Baptist Woman's Missionary Society Rodriguez Camp Azalea New England Baptist Conference B. C. Jordan Memorial Hall F. Stewart Shuster Berniece F. Libt Fulton Tanglewood Temple Adelbert M. Jakeman Missionary Society Sutton Jakeman Detroit Mich American Baptist Home Mission Societies Nellie P. Hager Providence R. L Leon A. Cole Ruth Richardson Brooklyn N. Y Merrick L. Streeter Warwick R. 1 Abe R. Webb Elizabeth B. Aageson Portland

Minor League Draft Set At Decary Field Clubhouse

Minor league coaches will meet at 6 30 p m on Monday at the Decary field clubhouse to draft players for rosters. Players will be selected from those who attended tryouts this past week. Practices are scheduled Tuesday through Saturday with the Emonds team at 3 30 p m Lemire team practices Thursday and Friday at 5 30 p m.

Biddeford Decary Field Emonds Lemire

Major League Stars Pitching and Hitting Showcase

Dick Farrell of the Colts pitched six perfect innings before a two hitter with 13 strikeouts in a 4 1 victory that snapped the Cubs five game streak. Dick McAuliffe of the Tigers slammed a grand slam and drove in six in a 14 0 rout of Cleveland.

Associated Press Dick Farrell Colts Chicago Cubs Dick McAuliffe Tigers Cleveland

Ocean Park Man Publishes Third Book of Poetry

Adelbert M. Jakeman Sr. of Ocean Park releases Island Visit his third poetry collection. The Maine and sea life themes dominate, with Bunganut Pond in Alfred featured. Jakeman co-founded the State of Maine Writers' Conference and previously authored Sea Haven and Ritual.

Ocean Park Adelbert M. Jakeman State of Maine Bunganut Pond Alfred State of

Abbott-Verville Auxiliary Names State Delegates

Abbott-Verville AMVETS auxiliary elected delegates Dolores Levesque Irene Guarino Joan Tenan Leona Travers Ellen Clark and alternates Claire Larivierre Marie Jacques Lorraine Pettengill Irene Griffin Mary Belanger at a special meeting Old Orchard Beach plans set for the state convention May 24 Brownies Day on May 16 includes a 6:30 p.m. banquet for Brownies and mothers at the Post home Walnut Street.

Old Orchard Beach Abbott-Verville Amvets Dolores Levesque Irene Guarino Joan Tenan Leona Travers Ellen Clark Claire Larivierre Marie Jacques Lorraine Pettengill Irene Griffin Mary Belanger Post Home Walnut Street

Old Orchard Beach Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notice

A meeting of the American Legion auxiliary unit in Old Orchard Beach will be held Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion hall on School Street. The Past Noble Grands association of the Rebekah Lodge also scheduled for Monday night has been postponed to Monday May 27 due to the York County Past Noble Grands meeting in Springvale.

C. Fayette Staples Unit American Legion Auxiliary Legion ‘Hall School Street Noble Grands Association Old Orchard Beach Rebekah Lodge York County Past Noble Springvale

Wentworth Accepts Two Area Students

Wentworth Institute has admitted Donald L. Wold of Springvale and Barry W. Coombs of Table Road Moody for the upcoming school year starting in September. President Dr. Russell Beatty announced the admissions. The institute offers a two year program leading to a certificate or an associate in engineering degree.

Boston Donald L. Wold Springvale Barry W. Coombs Table Road Moody Wentworth Institute Russell Beatty Tthe Institute

Traffic Accident Reported at Main and Beach Streets in Saco

An accident reported yesterday afternoon to Saco police involved two cars at the Main Street and Beach Street traffic light. Shirley Wilder of Gorham, 48, and Michael B Miller of Salt Lake City, 20, were the drivers. No injuries were reported but both cars sustained damage.

Saco Main Beach Streets Shirley Wilder Gorham Eastman Park Michael B. Miller Salt Lake City Utah Main Street

Dessert Bridge Club Outing From Old Orchard Beach

The Tuesday afternoon Dessert-Bridge club concluded its season with an outing from Old Orchard Beach at 9 a.m. to Thomaston for a gift shop visit, then Rockland for dinner. The Knox Mansion was opened by the caretaker for a tour before returning around 6:30 p.m. Attending members included Mrs. Donald Briggs, Mrs. Herbert Bean, Mrs. Howard Slaney, Mrs. Thure Anderson, Mrs. Arthur Dickson, Mrs. Claude Garland, and Mrs. John Kennett.

Old Orchard Beach Thomaston Rockland Knox Donald Briggs Herbert Bean Howard Slaney

St Louis Band to Play at Fenway Park in Boston

St Louis high school band will travel by bus to Boston on Sunday May 19 for a 15 minute drill exhibition and music between innings during a televised double header at Fenway Park. The 65 players plus 21 reserves will perform under Bill Crowley Boston Red Sox PR.

St. Louis Boston Fenway Park Bill Crowley Red Sox

Fire crews respond to oil burner flood at Trudeau home

Saco firemen were called to the home of Albert Trudeau on Vernon Street yesterday for a flooded oil burner. No entries were made in the ambulance log book for the day.

Saco Albert Trudeau Non Street

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C.us Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street First Assembly of God Odd Fellows Building Biddeford United Baptist Church Jefferson Street Kennebunk Lower Village Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Kennebunk Landing Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Ogunquit Union Avenue Old Orchard Bach Salvation Fail Gospel First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford Methodist Youth Fellowship Foss Street Methodist Church Saco United Baptist Church Youth Fellowship of Saco School Street Christian Family Unitarian Universalist Second Parish Unitarian Church Lucille Mistos Thomas J. Haley United Church of Christ (Congregational Col. Bamford Saco Hospital Abbott-Verville Clement P. Wight Dial Wentworth Bridge Club Portlang, Scarboro Gregory Peck Lana Turner Anthony Quinn Portrait IN Black Washington, D. C Al’s Albert Gadbois Sophia Loren SUN Metro Goldwyn Mayer AO Pasternae Production Panavision Metrocolor Doris Day Stephen Boyd Jimmy Durante Martha Raye Gsnir Ve Rama Aerists Technicolor Panavision Drive-In Uu. & Ble i Kennebunk, Maine the Miracle Worker Anne Bancroft Patty Duke Frank Sinatra Lawrence Harvey Janet Leigh City Theatre Man Beast Starring Nmoouens Arch Hall, JR Nancy Czar William Watters Cash Flagg Cholas Merriwether Directed BY AY Dennis Steckler Kim Novak Shirley Maclaine Elvis Presley
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