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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1964

Page

2

Saco residents tied to Boston business trips

Ralph Simard of Old Orchard Road Saco was in Boston yesterday on a business trip. Miss Delia Baillargeon of Locke Street Saco has returned from a Boston business trip. Mrs. Eileen Sonnenfeld of 27A Old Orchard Street Old Orchard Beach is a medical patient at Webber Hospital.

Ralph Simard Old Orchard Road Saco Boston Delia Baillargeon Locke Street Eileen Sonnenfeld Old Orchard St Old Orchard Beach Webber Hospital

Community food sale to aid Arundel School banquet

The Arundel Community and Health Association sponsors a food sale at Arundel Market starting at 10 a m tomorrow. Proceeds will fund a banquet for eight grade students at Arundel School. Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star meets tonight at 7 30 in Masonic Hall Saco.

The Arundel Community and Health Association Arundel Market Arundel School Annette Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Saco

Church notes outline weekly Saco Biddeford events

Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army meet Friday at 8 30 p m. The Metho dist Men s Club May session at Saco School Street Methodist Church will include a business meeting Friday at 7 30 p m followed by an outing. A baked bean supper sponsored by the Youth group is served Saturday 5 to 7 p m at the United Church of Christ Crescent Street Biddeford.

Saco Salvation Army Methodist Men's Club Saco School Street Methodist Church United Church of Christ (Congregational Crescent Street Biddeford

Special Beach Town Meeting in Old Orchard Beach May 26

Town council calls a special meeting at 7:30 p m at the high school May 26 to vote on 11 articles. Proposals include rebuilding or renovating Town Hall, bonding up to 40 million, street acceptances, water line funding, road grade upgrades, new inspection fees, and municipal employment eligibility for town meeting membership.

Spring Street Temple Avenue Old Salt Road Holland Avenue Saco Avenue Smithwheel Road Aise Randall, Temple and Colby Avenues West Grand Avenue Seaside Avenue

Waterville to host Mary Bunting for Democratic women meeting

AP confirms President Mary Bunting of Radcliffe College will address a May 24 gathering of Democratic women in Waterville. Bunting, first woman named to the Atomic Energy Commission, will discuss the role of women in government and politics.

Lewiston Mary Bunting Radcliffe College Waterville Bunting Atomic Energy Commission

Biddeford Teachers Memorial Assembly Honors Memorial Day

The sixth grade teachers direct the Memorial Day themed assembly on May 28 with songs in English and French led by Principal Robert Hodge. At the Junior High School gym, students perform selections as part of a district observance.

Biddeford Robert Hodge

Card of Thanks to Webber Hospital Staff and Friends

Sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses of the Webber Hospital for their kind care and to relatives and friends for flowers cards and other gifts sent me during my recovery attributed to Lucienne Pelletier.

Webber Hospital Lucienne Pelletier

Death of Otis E. Gooch 83 longtime Kennebunk fireman

Otis E. Gooch 83 died in a Biddeford nursing home after a long illness. He was the oldest member of the local volunteer fire department and active in several groups including the Kennebunkport Men's Club, Odd Fellows, En campment, and the Grange. Survivors: two sons William L. and Byron C., a daughter Ida Hammond, three grandchildren, five great grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at Bibber Memorial Chapel with Rev. Milford Butterfield officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Visiting hours today and tomorrow 2–4 and 7–9 p.m.

Kennebunk Otis E. Gooch Biddeford William L Ida Boston) Gooch Kennebunkport Grange Byron C Lower Village Ida Hammond Newington N. H Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Milford Butterfield Advent Christian Church Evergreen Cemetery

Obituary: Herbert H Grace of Saco dies at 50

Herbert H Grace 50 of Buxton Road Saco died this morning in Biddeford Hospital after a long illness Born in Saco March 6 1914 son of Levi E and Rachel Grace educated in Saco schools an electroplater by trade 17 years at Saco Lowell Shops five years Maine Metal Finishing Co Gorham survived by widow Rose M Grace five daughters Beverly Parker Brenda J Ruth M Rosemary L and Judith E Grace two sons Herbert E and Richard M Grace five sisters and five grandchildren Funeral service Saturday at 2 pm from Shumway Funeral Home Saco viewing Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm

Herbert H. Grace Buxton Road Saco Biddeford Levi E Rachel (Wadleigh) Grace Saco-Lowell Maine Metal Finishing Co Gorham Richard M. Grace Catherine MacDonad

St Ann's Sodality to Pray for Mrs. Poire at Bolduc Funeral Home

Members of St. Ann's Sodality of St. Joseph's Parish gather at 7 30 tonight at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford to offer prayers for Mrs Antonia Poire a fellow member of the group.

St. Ann's Sodality St. Joseph's Parish Bolduc Alfred St Biddeford Antonia Poire

Kennebunkport Historical Society to Meet Friday

The Kennebunkport Historical Society will hold a meeting Friday at 8 p.m. in the South Congregational Church. Prof. Robert G. Albion of Harvard's Maritime History Department will speak on Great Days of Maine on the Sea. Refreshments will be served by Mrs. Philip Hussey Jr. and Mrs. Richard K. Boote.

Kennebunkport Pinceton Gardiner Harvard New York Forrestal Jessie Barnes Pope Albion Philip Hussey, Jr Richard K. Boote

Major League Stars By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

John Callison of the Phillies went 5-for-5 with a homer and four singles, driving in three and scoring twice as Philadelphia overtook the NL lead with a 7-2 win over San Francisco. Bob Gibson of the Cardinals shut out the Cubs 1-0 on four hits with 12 strikeouts, none walked, and retired the last 17 in order to raise his record.

Associated Press John Callison Phillies Philadelphia San Francisco Bob Gibson Cardinals Chicago Cubs

POWS Reunite After 20 Years In Kansas Meeting

In Peka, Kansas, Carl J. Fyler and Dean McKenna, both WWII POWs from Stalag Luft 1, finally met after weeks of riding an elevator together. Fyler, a B-17 pilot, and McKenna, Southwestern Bell sales manager, were shot down over Bremen and near Brandenburg respectively.

Peka Kan Carl J. Fyler Jman Stalag Luft 1 Dean McKenna Berlin Fyler McKenna Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Bremen Brandenburg

Portland Weather Outlook This Afternoon To Friday

This afternoon features variable high cloudiness with temperatures in the mid 50s to low 60s. Winds are mostly west at 5 to 15 mph. Tonight remains fair with variable clouds and warmer than expected. Low temperatures range from the upper 30s to mid 40s with light variable winds. Friday brings partly cloudy skies and warmer conditions.

Portland

World War I Widows Honor Maine Leader in Saco Meeting

Mrs Hazel Small president of Maine Widows of World War I Inc was featured as a special guest at Chapter Nine in the American Legion post home Beach Street Saco. She reported on the Northampton national convention noting pending pension bills post election and announced the 1965 Los Angeles national gathering.

Hazel Small Maine Widows of Department Kittery Los Angeles Ella Luman Emilia Romeo Marie Dorais

Judgment Given To Defendant In Real Estate Commission Case

A York County Superior Court jury returned a verdict for defendant Arthur J. Beaudoin of Saco after about 40 minutes deliberation in a real estate commission fee dispute. Plaintiffs Theodore and Plato Truman, doing business as Federal Realty Company, sought 3700 dollars. Attorneys Simon Spill and Arthur Lesieur of Biddeford represented Beaudoin. the Truman brothers were defended by Nicholas Danton and Roger Nadeau.

Alfred York County Arthur J. Beaudoin Saco Theodore Plato Truman Federal Realty Company Attys Simon Spill Arthur Lesieur Biddeford Beaudoin Truman Brothers Nicholas Danton Roger Nadeau

Discussion Period To Be Continued At Christ Church

Kennebunk community meetings at Christ Church Dane Street will continue weekly Fridays from 9 30 to 11 30 for coffee and discussion. Topics include local effects of integration and plans for a community swimming pool with more subjects to come up in future sessions.

Kennebunk — A Christ Church Dane Street

U S Will On Southeast Asia Stand For Independence

President declares the United States will support free peoples in southeast Asia and urges Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia to end foreign intervention. He says military aid to South Vietnam could end if neighbors stop subversion, border violations, and the export of revolution. The U.S. will continue backing independence until assurances are given.

Ile Southeast Asia U.S Viet Nam Laos Geneve Viet-Nam Cambodia

Pine Cone Temple Auditing Group Named At Saco Meeting

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters at K of P hall Pepperell Square Saco named an auditing committee comprising Mrs. Sarah Met calf Mrs. Malvina Miles and Mrs. Marie Lunetta. They approved a June foodless sale and set the May 27 banquet at Marshview Restaurant Scarborough.

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters K. of P Pepperell Square Saco Sarah Metcalf Malvina Miles Marie Lunetta Marshview Scarborough New Brunswick Riverside Temple Berwick Celia Wescott Order Sarah Benoit Lunetta Myrtle Nelson Helen Hartley Maude Brown Bertha Twomey

County WCTU Names Officers

Nearly 50 people attended the York County WCTU meeting at the Kennebunk Baptist Church. Officers elected include President Mrs George Hennigar Springvale Vice President Miss Mary Worthley West Lebanon Corresponding Secretary Mrs Minnie Wakefield Sanford Recording Secretary Mrs Rachel Towne Kennebunk Treasurer Mrs Clarence Stackpole Springvale and Auditor Mrs Arabella Hatch Sanford. Speakers were Mrs T Roy Jarrett Richmond VA international president and national VP and Mrs Benjamin Swett Houston state president.

Kennebunk Women’s Christian Temperance Union York County Kennebunk Baptist Church George Hennigar Springvale Mary Worthley West Lebanon Minnie Wakefield Sanford Rachel Towne Clarence Stackpole Arabella Hatch T. Roy Jarrett Richmond WCTU Benjamin Swett Houston Hennigar Mildred Graffam Chester Staples Homer Chappell Guy Brooks Asa Low

Esther Circle Closes Season in Saco Church Meeting

Esther Circle of the Saco United Baptist Church Women’s Group met at Mrs. Helen Snow’s home to plan the 1964-65 fall season, select hostesses for five of seven monthly meetings, name program chairmen, and assign the September supper duty. Cash gifts were reported by Treasurer Miss Madeline Brackett, with refreshments by Mrs. Snow. Attendees included Mrs. Bertha Huntress, Mrs. Philip Wentworth, Mrs. Claude Aver, and Mrs. George Renell Jr.

Esther Circle Saco Snow Raymond Cole Brackett Bertha Huntress Philip Wentworth Claude Aver George Renell Jr

Traffic Accident Reported In Saco

Mrs. Rachel L. Lahar, 61, of 34 Tasker St., Saco, reported to police that her car on Market Street struck a parked vehicle owned by Mrs. Lucille B. Cote, 28, of 3 Market St., Saco, as she tried to kill an insect on the windshield. Damages were $250 to Lahar’s right front fender and $25 to Cote’s right rear fender and taillight.

Rachel L. Lahar Tasker St Saco Market Street Lucille B. Cote Market St

Car Wash at Roland's Garage Seeks Community Help

High school Student Council members will hold a car wash at Roland's Garage in Old Orchard Beach from 9 a m to 4 p m Saturday. Morning shift workers include Glenna Sherman Mark Gagnon Gerald Gendron and Barbara and Jessie Jalbert. Afternoon shift workers are Gorge Peacock Claudia Pipinias Ruth Randall and Benjamin Emery.

Old Orchard Beach Roland's Glenna Sherman Mark Gagnon Gerald Gendron Barbara Jessie Jalbert Gorge Peacock Claudia Pipinias Ruth Randall Benjamin Emery

Middle School Trip to Boston Planned for May 29

Biddeford eighth graders, supervised by their teachers, will visit Boston on May 29. Principal Robert Hodge announced the trip, including stops at the U S S Constitution, Bunker Hill Monument, and the Science Park and Planetarium as part of the program.

Boston Biddeford Robert Hodge U. S.S. Constitution Bunker Hill Monument Science Park Planetarium

Saco Plant Is Back In Black At Maremont Corp

President Arnold J. Maremont told shareholders that Maremont Corp will post a profit in its New England Ordnance division after a $300,000 loss last year. He cited renewed Army contract for the M 60 machine gun and quarterly earnings rising from 35 to 38 cents per share.

Chicago Arnold J. Maremont Maremont Corp New England

Pro Football TV Pay Breakdown Reveals Pension Boosts

New York AP report details 1964 NFL TV income totaling 1.8 million to expand pension benefits for 110 retirees and include coaches trainers and equipment men. It also sets winning shares around 7 000 and losing shares near 5 000 with 525 000 toward player pensions and 375 000 to club staff.

NEW York Pete Rozelle Rozelle Chicago Bears New York Giants CBS

Ambassadors and leaders push Cold War moves in Asia and Laos

Ambassador Adlai E Stevenson opens a U N debate on Southeast Asia. Laotian Red leader Souphanouvong offers peace terms to neutralist Souvanna Phouma. Senate leaders say enough votes exist to stop the civil rights debate and pass the bill soon. Rockefeller gains momentum in California primary. Georgia adopts changes potentially expanding Black voter rolls. Cuba exile attack looming as a future or secret plan.

Adlai E. Stevenson U. N. Security Council Southeast Asia Prince Souphanouvong Souvanna Phouma Washington Senate William W. Scranton Congress Appalachia Nelson A. Rockefeller California Georgia

Monarch Award Presented to Kennebunk Man

Kennebunkport Lions Club dinner meeting at the Kennebunkport Inn welcomed Joseph Riley as a new member. Abraham Edelstein received the Monarch Award for 15 years of service. A summer auction is planned for Aug 19 in the Kennebunk Shop N Save parking lot with Peter Gordon as general chairman.

Kennebunkport Kennebunk - Kennebunkport Lions Club Kennebunkport Inn William Martin Joseph Riley Abraham Edelstein Kennebunk Martin Kennebunk Shop ‘N Save Peter Gordon Rodney Hanson

Sailor Injured In Wells Auto Crash

Navy man Peter Reisenstein, 19, of Oakland California, was injured when his sports car left the Maine Turnpike near Wells, struck a tree, and rolled. He suffered broken ribs, cuts, and head injuries. Trooper Larence Hall investigated. police say he fell asleep at 3 a.m. and was taken to Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Kittery.

Wells Peter Reisenstein Oakland Calif Mile Maine Turnpike Larence Hall Ogunquit Reisenstein Portsmouth Naval Hospital Kittery

Biddeford Resident Fined $100 In Saco

In Saco Municipal Court this morning, Charlie M. Green, 41, of 54 Green St., Biddeford, pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident after striking a utility pole on April 22. He was fined $100 by Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. Ronald P. Nason, 19, of 89 Temple St., Saco, pleaded guilty to having an unregistered vehicle on a public street and received a $10 suspended fine. Saco police were the complainants.

Saco Charlie M. Green Green St Biddeford Harold Carroll William F. Wilson Jr Ronald P. Nason Temple St

Luigi's Doll opens in Kennebunk with Italian sandwiches

Patti and Mike Matoin of Springvale launch an Italian sandwich and pizza shop on Main Street named Luigi's Doll. Mike Matoin, ex announcer at WIDE Biddeford, now directs WSME Sanford programming. The couple, Springvale residents, also run Luigi's Uno in Springvale.

Kennebunk Patti Mike Matoin Springvale Main Street Luigi

A R Logistics Expands Trailers Amid Saco Zoning Dispute

A R operates from Ocean Park Road in Saco and plans to move to a new site with 14 or more trailers soon. Chester Kimball leads the operation hauling sugar syrups for New England distribution and eyeing growth with a Caribou sugar refinery start. Marshall notes 15 to 20 new employees. The zoning dispute before Justice Cecil Siddall has continued for over a year and a half.

Saco Cecil Siddall

Rockefeller Campaign Tour Through Riverside and San Bernardino

Rockefeller delivered three speeches in Riverside and San Bernardino and appeared on six radio and TV programs. He greeted hundreds of voters during an unscheduled Disneyland visit and told reporters there that many voters were down south. He credited the personal campaigning with helping him beat Lodge and Goldwater in Oregon and faced questions at San Bernardino Valley College about Oregon results after polls had shown him down weeks earlier.

Rockefeller Riverside San Bernardino Disneyland Henry Cabot Lodge Goldwater Oregon San Bernardino Valley

Storage depot for caskets planned in Biddeford

A central casket storage depot will be at 5 Thornton Ave in Biddeford. William R. Sansoucy announces ownership via King Woodman Realty after purchasing the Armour and Company building. The depot will serve casket manufacturers and funeral homes, reducing shipping costs and speeding delivery across Southern Maine and New Hampshire.

Thornton Ave Biddeford William R. Sansoucy Armour and Company Sansoucy King Woodman Real Estate Agency Maine New Hampshire

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