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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1963
Page
2
Mrs Victoria St Lawrence and Mrs Clayton Gallant were called to Claremont New Hampshire over the weekend due to the serious illness of Mrs St Lawrence’s sister. It was learned this morning that Mrs Exelia Fleury died at 2 30 am today.
The Saco Valley Neighborhood Association meets at 8 p m tomorrow in Scout Hall Biddeford 60 Pool St All adult registered Girl Scouts attend Dames Rochambeau Club gathers at 7 30 tonight at Rochambeau Club South Street Biddeford A cribbage tournament at 7 30 tonight at Owen-Davis American Legion Post Home Beach Street Saco Owens-Davis Post American Legion meets Tuesday at 8 at Post Home Beach Street Saco Saco Osteopathic Hospital Auxiliary meets at 8 tonight at Miss Ann Marie Paquet 16 Harrison Ave Biddeford Notre Dame Council Union St Jean Baptiste meets Tuesday at 8 p m in Notre Dame School hall Beach Street Saco York County Barracks Veterans of World War I and Auxiliary election of officers at 7 30 tonight in St John s Hall Main and Elm Streets Biddeford Past Noble Grand Association Evangeline Rebekah Lodge meets 7 30 Wednesday at the home of Misses Madeleine and Leah Robie Granite Street Biddeford
Church notices list services and meetings across Biddeford and Saco including Biddeford United Baptist Christ Episcopal Full Gospel Wells and First Universalist. It covers Holy Communion on Tuesday at 6 am, midweek prayer at 7 30 pm, Daughters of Ruth meeting, Home League gathering, Circle E projects, clothing drive November 6 9 from 10 am to 4 pm, and council meetings at the arish house.
Alfred Moulin 70 of 49 Clifford Street Biddeford died suddenly at home Saturday. Born January 20 1893 in Biddeford son of Joseph and Angelina Tanguay Moulin he worked at the Saco Lowell Shops for 35 years served in World War I and was active in St Andre's Church York County Barracks and Union St in Baptiste Council Chagnon. Survived by widow Diana St Louis Moulin a son Leo Paul Moulin three daughters Aline Provencher Germaine Landry Lucille Lafortune two sisters Alexina Simard Emma Mullen and 15 grandchildren. Friends may call at Edmond Funeral Home today 2 to 10 p.m. Funeral from St Andre's Church Tuesday at 9 a.m.
L Paul Croteau 34 of 22 Simard Ave Biddeford died in a local hospital Saturday after a long illness Born April 3 1929 in Biddeford son of Joseph E and Maria Breault Croteau He was a Navy veteran 1951 1955 and worked for Northeast Air Lines in Portland He belonged to several groups including Sacred Heart League St Josephs Church Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks Canada American Association DAV and St Andre Church He is survived by his widow Jeannine Lemieux Croteau his parents a brother and two sisters Friends may call Emond Funeral Home Biddeford 2 to 10 p.m. today tomorrow with services at St Andre Church Wednesday at 9 a m
Mrs Eugenie Faucher 83 of 117 Main St Biddeford died yesterday in a local convalescent home after a long illness widow of Martin Faucher Born in St Fortina Canada June 8 1881 daughter of Napoleon and Leontine Daignault Survived by three brothers Adelard Drummondville Canada Arthur Biddeford and Welmore Ormond Beach Florida plus several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held at 8 30 a m Wednesday from St Josephs Church Biddeford Friends may call Samouscy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford today and tomorrow 2 4 and 7 10 p m
George Beaupre 51 of 39 Water St Biddeford died last night at a local hospital after a brief illness Born July 27 1912 in Biddeford he was the son of Wilfrid and Sarah Mitchell Beaupre Retired he worked for many years at Bates Mfg Co He was a communicant of St Andre's Church and a Sacred Heart League member Surviving are his widow Rose Anna LaBrecque Beaupre a daughter Mrs Gilbert Boucher a brother Alfred Beaupre four sisters and three grandchildren The funeral was held Thursday at St Andre's Church and viewing was scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
Members of Our Lady of Victory Circle Daughters of Isabella meet at 7 tonight at Emond's Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford to pay respects to Alfred Moulin husband of a member and father of another member.
Members of the Sacred Heart League of St Andre's Church Biddeford will meet at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford Wednesday at 7 p m to say prayers for George Beaupre.
The League of St. Joseph's Church in Biddeford will hold a prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford for S Paul Croteau.
Biddeford firefighters responded to a flooded oil burner at 13 Maple Street on Saturday. Engine 4 arrived at 12 59 p m and was recalled at 1 08 p m after reporting an overflow condition and ensuring the scene was safe.
Eleftherios Dimogenes Tsitso Poulos of Athens Greece plays soccer for Brandeis University. The note highlights his Greek origin and affiliation with the university team.
Small craft warnings posted along the coast. This afternoon partly cloudy and warmer with highs in the low to mid 50s. West to southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Tonight partly fair and not so cold with lows in the low 40s and southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Tuesday looks fair and mild.
Old Orchard Beach report notes nomination papers filed by Paul Fontaine for a three year seat on the Civil Service Commission where he previously served as chair in 1961 1962. Nor ris Marshall’s term expires this year and other filings include town meeting candidates Joseph Mokarzel and Atty. Robert J. Melnick. Registrar Esther Crowley says 37 new voters added during the period ending Nov 1 with votes in Districts Four and Five, and no new registrations on election day.
A card party Sunday evening at Biddeford City Building, hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary, honored winners. Special awards went to Louise Trickey, Ivan Lavigne, Mary Dubois, and Marie Boisvert. high scorers included Jannette Curro and David Patry. low was Belle Poirier. Another whist is planned for next Sunday at 7:30.
Voters face several ballot questions on student housing dining facilities and multiple state bond issues for highways capital improvements and causeways. Also proposed constitutional amendments address election powers and anti discrimination. Local schools plan voting sites and schedule while several districts adjust classrooms amid polling locations.
In Athens a record turnout sees veteran statesman George Papandreou and the Center Union defeat Premier Constantine Caramanlis and the National Radical Union. Provisional results place Center Union at about 42 percent with ERE around 39 percent, amid uncertainty over majority and future government. The new Parliament convenes December 11, and Caramanlis contemplates retirement from public life.
Saco resident Clifford T. Wendelken, 40, of 20 Moody Street, fined $100 for driving to endanger after pleading guilty in Saco Municipal Court. The offense reportedly occurred Oct 19 near Main and Farfield streets, with prior drunk driving charge not pressed. أخرى
Ogunquit Village School invites citizens to visit classrooms Tuesday November 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. Teachers Carolyn Davis Helena Rode and principal Eleanor Adams will host between 7 and 8 p.m. A film Skippy and the Three Rs will be shown at 8 p.m. to promote early education. Refreshments will follow the film.
Saco firemen were called to the laundermat at 41 Elm St this morning at 9 30 for a burning motor on an automatic washer. Nothing was used and no toss was caused beyond the damage to the motor. On Saturday evening at 7 48 a run was made to 83 Pleasant St the home of Everett Bowden Jr for a flooded oil burner.
The notice enumerates polling locations by ward and building: Ward 3 Emery Street School basement, Ward 4 Washington Street School, Ward 5 Court Room City Building, Ward 6 St Marys School Basement, Ward 7 Boy Scout Hall Mason Street, with St Andre's Church basement as Ward 2.
Reports confirm the deaths of Ngo Dinh Diem and brother Nhu after a church shelter in Saigon and a coup that ousted the regime. Ngo Dinh Can was placed under house arrest in Hue, while Mrs Nhu and her children were aided by the U.S. to reach Rome. The United States rejects blame but signals possible recognition of the new government as Saigon’s rulers pledge equality for all religions and a transfer of power to a freely elected administration.
Alabama Governor George C. Wallace predicts Kennedy cannot win a 1964 reelection with southern voters angry at civil rights policy. He says Kennedy will lose across the South and independent electors could swing the race to the House. Wallace hints at entering New Hampshire primaries and argues southern stance could pressure both parties to soften civil rights positions.
The anniversary committee of Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 305 met at the Millette home to plan the 50th anniversary banquet set for Nov 16 at 6 30 p m in the Foss Street Methodist Church vestry. Invitations will be sent to former scouts and leaders with reservations due by Nov 9.
A National Republican poll shows Goldwater leading in 47 of 48 states with Rockefeller strong in New York and some Nixon presence in California. Delegates are to be allocated at 1,308, with the convention set for July 13 in San Francisco. New Hampshire votes March 10 and Wisconsin on April 7. Rockefeller's divorce and re-
The text notes marriage as a cited barrier to his strength and portrays Nixon as a man waiting in the wings, suggesting his readiness but not yet the primary contender. The observation frames him as a potential frontrunner whose path remains contingent on future events.
Our Lady of Victory Circle met at the Fremont Club Hall Biddeford voting a donation to the Community Chest. Plans for a December Christmas party were discussed. Miss Amanda Durette spoke thanking workers. reports were given by Mrs. Emilia Romeo and Mrs. Cora LeProhon. A patient was noted at Notre Dame Hospital. prizes were awarded and a whist party followed the session.
City Clerk Paul Deshaies says the November council meeting is advanced to 7 30 p m Wednesday to allow canvassing of Tuesday's state referendum votes without a special session. A Municipal Officers meeting precedes in Mayor Willie Pomereau's office.
A postgraduate pharmacy seminar will be held Wednesday at the Eastland Motor Hotel in Portland. Presented by the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Alumni Club of Maine, in cooperation with the Maine Pharmaceutical Association and the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. The event opens at 4:30 with dinner at 7:30, and several York County pharmacists are expected to attend.
Augusta report from Internal Revenue Service District Director Whitney L Wheeler notes that employers liable for income tax withheld and social security taxes over 100 dollars for October must deposit these taxes by November 15 1963 using Form 450 Deposits may be made at local banks or Federal Reserve Banks and employers lacking Circular E may obtain a copy from the Local Internal Revenue Office which explains employment taxes and provides computing tables and percentage methods
Town Manager Leon F. Jones announced a special meeting of the town council tonight at 7 30 in the town hall. Called at the request of the new school building committee, the session will consider school needs with Supt. Frank D. Lawler, the school committee, the planning board, the town treasurer and interested citizens invited.
City Clerk Clifford A. Purvis announced the council meeting set for tomorrow night will begin at 8 30 instead of 7 30. The agenda includes a canvass of the state referendum vote. City polls close at 7 p m.
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