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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1963
Page
2
Lucien Jacques aged 42 of Wentworth Street Biddeford is a patient at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Group C led by Mrs. August Albert will oversee Notre Dame Hospital Thrift Shop operations next week. The event aims to raise funds for hospital needs and support patient care.
Wells Junior High School routes its Glee Club and Dramatics Club under music supervisor Mrs. Robert Ellis with help from Mrs. Douglas Lee and Miss Jane Stansfield. In athletics, Wells beat York 39 to 30 as Bruce Galencia and Gregory Tetherly led with sprint and jump wins and Michael Hildreth excelled in hurdles and broad jump. David Bois was named basketball coach and a large junior high turnout attended the first meeting. Richard Baston earns a Government Science Grant and attends Bates College classes in Lewiston Saturdays.
Two separate accidents occurred in Saco. A hit and run on Main Street near York Hill left Adrian Coulombe’s vehicle with $50 damage after a white 1957 Plymouth fled westward. Police seek the other driver. A second collision on Main Street between Norman Roberge and Aurice Dubois caused $125 and $175 damage respectively with no injuries.
By 9 30 a m Kennedy meets with top advisers and orders U S military forces toward Viet Nam to protect lives if needed. The Hancock sails from Hong Kong toward Saigon as U S pressures Diem over Buddhist policy and raids by Nhu’s elite paratroops disrupt aid. Downfall of the Diem government could resume aid.
Mrs. Mary Gagne 74 of 36 Green Street Biddeford widow of Edmond Gagne died at her home after a long illness Born in St Agathe Quebec she was the daughter of Jacob and Aurelie Boutin Survivors include son P Edmond Gagne sister Mrs Melvina Marcille brother Leo Boutin Florida two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services 8 30 am Monday from St Joseph Church Biddeford Friends may call Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford 10 am to 10 pm today and tomorrow
Mrs Mary Dunn Wells aged 83 widow of Harry B Dunn of Wells died in York Harbor Hospital after a long illness. Born December 24 1879 at Dunblane Scotland she was daughter of John and Mary Turner. Survived by two cousins John C Turner High Point NC and Mrs Earl Hurd South Acton. Private funeral services will be at Oak Hill Cemetery Auburn Tuesday. Arrangements by Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk.
George R. Leavitt 46 of Old Orchard Street died suddenly yesterday. Born in Scarborough August 19 1917 he was a carpenter and Blue Point Congregational Church member. Survivors include his mother four sons a daughter and one grandchild all of Scarborough. Funeral services held at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with burial in Dunstan Cemetery Scarborough. Friends may call tomorrow 7 to 9 p.m.
Fourth grade students at Fairfield School Saco present a science program on living things titled How the Things in the World are Put in Groups. Students Joyce Birkemose Kurt Wolfahrt Gary Hoyt Valerie McCallum Nancy McCrum Steven Larochelle narrate with samples of lobster alligator ring necked pheasant largemouth bass mink starfish salamander monarch butterfly octopus sand dollar snail rose begonia Norway spruce cone puffballs pin cushion moss tree fungus seaweed and more.
Rebels stormed the presidential palace center after tanks moved in by morning. Diem and Nhu, surrounded, surrendered unconditionally at 6 37 a.m. amid heavy fire. U S officials reported no American casualties though a rocket hit a Marine house. Ngo Dinh Nhu blamed American incitement and said she planned to seek asylum in the United States.
The page lists November tidal times with morning and evening high and low tides across several days. It shows two daily columns for AM and PM tides, including specific times such as 10:59 and 11:32 for one day and 4:42 and 5:17 for the afternoon tides, indicating typical coastal navigation data.
The Biddeford United Church of Christ holds Junior and Senior Youth meetings Sundays in the vestry at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. All Grade 7 through high school students may attend. Sunday events include an Advent Christian church service at 7 p.m. Hills and Chapel streets. Faith Tabernacle in Old Orchard Beach hosts an Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. A Youth service is held Sundays at 6:25 p.m., with an evening service at 7:30 p.m. at the First Assembly of God, 22 Pleasant Street, Saco.
A long list of Sunday meetings includes the Training Union at 6 p m and an Evening Worship at 7 p m at Bible Baptist Church Saco Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Advent Christian Church Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach and other congregations. Also listed are youth fellowships at Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Saco First Assembly of God and West Kennebunk Methodist among many others with times from 3 to 7:30 p m and locations across Saco Goodwins Mills Wells Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach.
At Friendship Class of Saco United Baptist Church the class president appointed Mrs. Ruby Brown chairman of the nominating committee with the rest to be named later. The gathering included devo tions, a piano accompaniment by Mrs. Brown, and a prayer by Rev. Stanley A. Bennett.
The St. Louis-Deeving game was postponed to November 16 at St. Louis Alumni Field in Biddeford. Sandy Koufax recorded 11 National League shutouts in 1963, with six of them in Los Angeles.
Pioneer Plastics Corp plans to close its Sanford plant employing about 400 and relocate elsewhere once a suitable site is found. The company has not yet identified a new location. The Sanford area meanwhile welcomed American Cyanamid Co's new $3 million plastics plant opening December 3, described as supporting Maine's industrial resurgence.
Laymen Sunday observed at 11 am service at Washington Avenue Methodist Church with John Tibbetts as speaker and Richard Randall Arthur Leddy and James Bean assisting. Various lodge and club meetings, plus a Halloween party hosted by Mrs. Raymond Hayford for local children with attendees listed.
Five leading integration workers Perdew Harris Allen McDaniel and Aelony were jailed as demonstrations swept streets with more than 200 arrests. Ralph W Allen 22 Melrose Mass and Thomas McDaniel 19 Americus were cited and bond posted for Zev Aelony 25 Minneapolis. Sallie Mae Durham 14 and Artis and Marvin Brown were released on $500 bonds after juvenile detentions.
The narrator describes a social figure educated outside schools by her father, working as a pianist and vaudeville accompanist, partnering in a Paris nightclub, consulting for a dressmaker, and lecturing nationally. Her 1921 party for Princess Helena Victoria marked a high point, aided by friends in high society who supplied estates and limousines while her income came from a daily newspaper column and book royalties.
The Bonneville Power Administration hired Woody Guthrie in May 1941 to write songs praising Columbia River hydroelectric power. In 30 days he produced 26 songs, notably Roll On Columbia and Grand Coulee Dam, while living rough and dodging finances. He later drifted, returned for a Spokane appearance, and has since lived with Huntington's disease in Brooklyn State Hospital. his family preserves his music and funds support his children.
Adah Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star in Biddeford held an inspection last night with Mrs. Betty Jean Braley of Portland as inspecting officer. Degrees were exemplified by officers led by Worthy Matron Agnes Johnson and Worthy Patron Edward Wolfertz who led the business session. Several Grand Chapter officers attended, memorial services were held for Sadie Bruns, and plans announced for future fundraisers and gatherings including Grand Family Night and a Dec 7 reception at Farmington Chapter.
Painting and clay work occupied patrols during a troop meeting at Scout Hall Pool Road Biddeford opening ceremonies by Patrol 3 with Laura Anne Mininni as flag bearer. Mary Ellen Dutcher led closing singing.
A short note envisions bee shaped cups on a china shelf becoming handy as miniature molds for garnishes. The playful idea highlights practical craft use and decorative charm.
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