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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1964
Page
2
Mrs. Laurent Morrissette of the Boom Road Saco is a patient at Webber Hospital. Ludger Fortier of the Boom Road Saco is a patient at Webber Hospital.
Saco Little League Mothers will convene Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Saco Recreation Center on Pleasant Street. Other notices list various local group meetings in Biddeford and Saco tonight and Saturday, including the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Owen-Davis Post American Legion, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and York County Salon 598 Eight and Forty.
A sweep of midweek religious activities includes Mass at St. Monica's Kennebunk, mothers chat group in Biddeford, choir rehearsals at Biddeford United Church of Christ, Advent Christian services, Faith Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach, and prayer meetings across Saco, Kennebunkport, Wells, Ogunquit, and surrounding towns. Also listed are Bible studies, Jehovah's Witnesses meetings, and a food sale by Trinity Saco event organizers.
Biddeford firefighters were called to a blaze at Elm and Main Street after a warning flare spilled kerosene on the street. No damage was reported and the fire was quickly extinguished by firemen. Forestry experts consider the eucalyptus a potential answer to the nationwide wood shortage.
Miss Ada Slater aged 82 died in a Biddeford nursing home after a long illness. Born in England on May 15 1882 she was a longtime clerk in the payroll department at Saco Lowell Shops before retirement. She attended Trinity Episcopal Church Saco. Survived by two step brothers John Cooper of Saco and Edward Cooper of Cape Elizabeth. Funeral 1 30 p m Thursday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with burial Laurel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call 7 to 9 p m tomorrow at the funeral home.
John Elmer Sleeper, aged 99, longtime Saco area resident, former Boston and Maine signalman, died yesterday at his home after a short illness. Born May 26, 1865 in Gilmanton Iron Works New Hampshire, he leaves widow Maude Chase Sleeper, a son John C., four daughters in California Florida and Saco, seven grandchildren, great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services set for 1 p.m. Thursday at Shumway Funeral Home Saco with interment Pine Hill Cemetery Dover after visitation today 7–9 p.m. and Wednesday 2–4 and 7–9 p.m.
Mrs. Mary Fernett 71 of Pool Road Biddeford died suddenly yesterday morning while visiting in Springfield Massachusetts. Born May 11 1893 at Windsor Locks Conn she was the daughter of Thomas W Woodworth and Agnes Defocie Woodworth and moved to Biddeford about a year ago. Surviving are her son Albert C Fernett Biddeford two grandchildren Gregory and Priscilla two sisters Loretta Minnihan and Harry Haskins both of Springfield and several nieces and nephews. Ducted tomorrow morning at 10 from St Mary's Church Windsor Locks Conn with burial in Grove Cemetery in that city.
This afternoon high cloudiness but fair with temperatures in the mid 40s to low 50s. North to northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Tonight fair and not as cold as last night with lows in the mid 20s to low 30s. Winds light and variable. Wednesday fair with little temperature change.
The record lists November tide times with morning and afternoon high and low values. Entries show AM and PM windows, noting peaks around 10:41 to 11:59 and afternoon lows near 4:30 to 5:48, reflecting daily coastal fluctuations.
Biddeford police hunt for Leon F. Dan sereau a 58 year old resident of 350 Main Street after a note said he planned to jump into the Saco River near a bridge. Authorities alert other agencies and search the area with Capt. Philip Poirier and technician George Friary coordinating efforts.
A Biddeford blaze at Staples Block 275 Main St started in the Sandwich Shop basement, due to defective wiring. Fire Chief Arthur King and state inspectors say the fire caused an estimated 100000 to 200000 dollars in damage, with the third floor and roof severely damaged and the building likely a total loss per Lawrence Staples.
The council discussed contracting funds from federal and state sources, granted a youth center operation license, approved a sign for Joseph Sneider and Sons, transferred a restaurant malt liquor license to Walker's Cafe, and set dates for bond bids and Nov 5 7 tag days. Fire hydrant, street light placements, and utility line permits were approved, with a moment of silence requested for Albert Deshaies. City officials and school committee members met to review plans with architects from Wadsworth and Boston.
Saco City Council, by 5 to 2, referred meterless parking for a trial to City Solicitor George Brickates after a report by Saco Business Men's Association and Westbrook officials. Support from merchants and the police noted. debate over city revenue from meters weighed against merchant gains. Additional items included lighting approves, zoning changes defeat, and funds for Public Health Nursing Association.
A report notes that atoms in white dwarf stars are packed so tightly that the stellar material could weigh about 15 tons for every cubic inch. The finding highlights extreme densities in degenerate matter found in these stellar remnants.
Wells Elementary School hosted a Wells Ogunquit PTA panel on Ungraded Reading and Arithmetic. John Seekins Leo Martin Merle Jones explained the method, shown a system diagram, and noted its expansion from Kennebunkport and Park Street School to younger grades with first through third grade experiments underway. About 400 attendees, led by Wells Superintendent Robert Johnson and PTA president Mrs. William Byrnes, attended. The next meeting is set for December 7.
The York County Barracks Veterans of World War I held a meeting at the Biddeford hall naming officers including Rudolph Vanesse as commander and John Gleason as senior vice commander. An installation is set for December 7 at Assumption Hall with a joint New Year’s Eve party. a rehabilitation fund donation was approved and new member Walter Milton Knox was pledged.
An El Paso Texas man who collects complete National Geographic magazines has bound his set using mink fur, original paintings, and Pancho Villa's saddle blanket.
A charter presentation and installation of Future Teachers of America officers will be held at Biddeford High School gym tonight at 7 with music from 6:30 to 7. Installing officer Sidney Griffith of Thornton Academy will be assisted by chapter officers from BHS and other faculty. Speakers include James Beaudry of St Francis College, Paul Stebbins, BHS principal, Raymond Kenneally, superintendent, and J Frederick Warner of St Francis College.
Thirty seven members attended last night's session of the Dames Rochambeau Club in Biddeford South Street hall. Reports were given by Rita Regis and Laura Belanger. Janet Lachance reported all dues paid. New members Cecile Salvas, Lucille Delarge, and Janet Dorais were welcomed. a donation to the Community Chest was voted.
Rev. George Marcil of St Francis College spoke on the Vatican Council at the Arundel Ministers Association gathering held at Christ Church in Kennebunk. He addressed parish leaders and urged reflection on church reform and unity within the modern era.
Rev. Robert A. Sargent spoke on church music at the third Advent ures in Christian Living session in Saco. The program traced music from plainchant to modern jazz and folk songs as tools for conveying the gospel.
Kennebunk Town Planning Board approved changing about 14 acres in West Kennebunk from village residential to industrial to attract a plastics plant by Morningstar Co of Cambridge. Initial employment expected at 150. opposition voiced at a public hearing. Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Corp backed the proposal amid Rogers Fibre Co shutdown.
At the Past Presidents Parley meeting held at Memorial Drive Biddeford, a donation to the Community Chest was approved. Coupons to be sent to the department coupon chairman. Christmas cards planned for members and winter travelers. Gift exchange set for Dec 15 at Mrs Ulrica Barnes's home. reports given by Gladys Lamb. refreshments by Mrs Couture with Mrs Kelleher hosting. Attendees included Mrs McKeon Morin Bergeron Donahue Lariviere Noyes Lamb Couture and Kelleher.
Dent led a gathering attended by 20 members with church women serving lunch. The next meeting is scheduled for December 7 at the First Parish Congregational Church in Saco United Church of Christ.
A progress report on the Christmas bazaar for Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco was given by Mrs. Gary Hill at a Catholic Women’s Club meeting at the Notre Dame School hall. The session, led by president Mrs. Edmund Choroszvy, announced a high mass for Rt. Rev. Msgr. Arthur Dube on Nov. 7 and included a Red Cross gift-collection letter for Augusta State Hospital patients. Co chairs Wilbrod Bedard and Gerard Cameron. Other items: invitation from St. Margaret’s Parish for a silver tea Nov. 15 in Old Orchard Beach. plans for a children’s Christmas party Dec. 20. annual covered-dish supper Jan. 4. toy demonstration and refreshments by several members.
Saco firemen answered a call to Front Street yesterday for a grass fire. Engine 3 with two men made the run and the blaze was extinguished with 100 feet of booster line. A second report on Portland Road found smoke from a car being burned. the owner had obtained a permit for the burning.
Arthur Pepin and Ralph Perrin, Gene Bertrand and Arthur Lemire led the eight point high scores at last night’s cribbage event in Biddeford at St. Jean Baptiste hall Adams Street. Second place went to Arthur Foran and Wilfred Gagne with seven points. Normand Richard had three. Next game scheduled for next Monday at 8 in St. Jean's hall.
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