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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1964
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Percy Tate are at the Trull Nursing Home on 15 May Street Biddeford. Miss Beverly Martin of 131 Foss Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Mercy Hospital in Port.
Members of the Take E. Hart Fourth Degree Assembly Knights of Columbus Color Corps are to assemble in full dress uniform Sunday at 6 15 a m to honor veterans at Togus Veterans Hospital. They will meet in front of the K of C Hall Washington Street Biddeford where transportation will be provided.
Chou Enlai subtly rebuked Soviet hosts at the Moscow parade honoring the Kremlin’s anniversary. Brezhnev and Chou stood with other Communist leaders as Poland’s Gomulka received special notice. Readouts noted new Soviet missiles on display and private talks with the new Kremlin leadership following Khrushchev’s ouster.
The Maine Junior Chamber of Commerce reports a major improvement from 49th to a tie for No 1 with Arkansas and Idaho in national ratings. AP noted the jump came after a year of progress and reflects strong performance by the Maine Jaycees.
The 1966 income tax cut proposal faces headwinds as the Treasury battles coin shortages and dwindling silver supplies. The dollar outflow remains a problem. Policy clashes between Dillon and Heller exist, though unlikely to affect Dillon’s move, with Heller planning to resign. Heller is credited with proposing the cut to stimulate the economy, while the Treasury is seen as pushing it through Congress.
The line notes that Presidents Chester Arthur Grover Cleveland and Woodrow Wilson were sons of ministers.
Mrs. Lumina Morin expresses sincere thanks to Rev Fr Carrier Dr Andre Fortier and Mrs Theresa Deshaies for care and kindness and to friends neighbors and relatives for flowers tributes and sympathy during bereavement.
Miss Addie Victoria Clark of 83 Brown Street died Friday afternoon at home after a lengthy illness. Born June 10, 1904 in Kennebunk, she was daughter of the late John R. and Sarah Clark. Survived by five sisters, one niece and several nephews. Funeral Sunday at 1:30 p.m. from Angell Funeral Home. Rev. Fred Holmberg to officiate. Interment Hope Cemetery. Friends may call this afternoon and evening.
Kenneth Newell Hunter Sr. 43 of West Gardiner died here Thursday from carbon monoxide poisoning per Kennebec Medical Examiner John H. Barnard. Born Jan 7, 1921 in Portland, he was the son of Clarence and Bessie Hunter. Survivors include his widow Barbara Heath Hunter, his mother, one son Kenneth Jr. of Old Orchard Beach, one daughter Phyllis Fyfe Pittston, a sister Arlene Bell Old Orchard Beach, five grandchildren, one niece and several cousins. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday from 39 Washington Ave Gardiner.
Charles S Hubbard 43 of Kennebunkport died yesterday in Togus VA hospital after a long illness. Born November 3, 1921 in Kennebunkport, he was a fisherman, Army WWII veteran, and member of Kennebunkport Memorial Post American Legion. Survived by widow Marguerite Shackford Hubbard and sister Betty Seaward. Funeral at St Monica's Church Monday at 9 am, Rev William Kelly officiating. burial Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation at Bibber Memorial Chapel tonight and tomorrow 2–4 and 7–9 pm with prayers at 7:30.
Charles Forrest Williams 68 of South Portland died yesterday at Togus VA hospital after a long illness. Born April 18 1896 in Norway he was a son of George A Williams and Inez Snow Williams a Gray's Business College graduate and longtime Saco-Lowell Shops machinist before retiring around 1947. He leaves two daughters Cora Cole and Joyce Williams one son Forrest A Williams in Baltimore one sister Mae Johnson of Portsmouth and a nephew. Funeral services 10 a.m. Monday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Calling hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.
Funeral services for Honore J. Ruel aged 61 of 18 Dearborn Ave Biddeford will be held Monday at 8 30 a m from St Joseph s Church Biddeford death ruled death by own action by drowning Born January 28 1903 in Za charie Canada son of Alfred and Olivene Guay Ruel He worked at Saco Lowell Shops before illness Survived by widow Laura A Angel Ruel son Laurent three daughters Annette and Simone Ruel five brothers Joseph Romeo Arthur Eugene Derry N H Alfred Isidore Canada three sisters Rose Goulet Alice Brook both of Vermont and Yvonne Lahais Canada Friends may call at Sanssoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford today and tomorrow 2 4 and 7 10 p m
CHICAGO AP John B Leet Maine mental health planner says rural manpower shortages hamper Maine's mental health efforts. He notes significant advances exist, but progress is concentrated in heavily populated areas and momentum is slowed by staffing gaps.
Tonight and tonight north portions cool with little change in the south. Sunday will be fair with minimal temperature change. low temperatures in the 30s across the region.
A long list of parish activities outlines CCD classes for grades 1 to 8 at St. Martha’s Kennebunkport and St. Mary’s Wells Beach, high school religion meetings, and youth fellowships across parishes. Evening services, worships, and training unions are planned in Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Saco, Kennebunk, Wells, and Goodwins Mills with times mainly at 7 p.m. Sundays and 6 to 7:30 p.m. on various weekdays.
Junior Girl Scout Troop 95 in Biddeford met at Scout Hall Pool Road with Leader Mrs Char lene Johnson. Denise Drapeau elected scribe Elaine Belisle treasurer. Patrols named Busy Bess Green Cubs and a third unnamed patrol with members listed. Troop 88 leader Mrs Jean Michaud explained flag ceremony. Next meeting Nov 13 crest and badges planned.
Wells Masons held a special meeting at Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road. Henry J. Milne district deputy grand master inspected and conferred the Master Mason degree. Maurice L. Fenders on served as worshipful master leading 75 attendees who enjoyed supper served by Priscilla Chapter Eastern Star.
The Women's Educational and Industrial Union met in Hamilton Memorial Hall Saco Beach Street. York County club women contributed 1000 dollars in scholarships last year. Guest speaker was Mrs America Chavez Arlington Massachusetts, first vice president of the Women's Federated Clubs of Massachusetts. Chairman was Mrs Ellen Authier. Waldo Tibbetts of CARE said United States clubwomen provide the greatest help to the program.
The region’s population fears government troops arrive too late as Congolese forces reconquer areas. Reports cite killings and tortures by both rebels and loyal troops, drawing concern from Maj. Gen. Joseph Mobutu and other officers. Separate community notices detail youth services, church meetings, and educational classes in Saco Biddeford area.
Kennebunk Police Chief Frank Stevens announced a seasonal parking ban effective November 1 through April 1 each year. No car may be parked on public streets from midnight to 5 a.m. Any vehicle found may be towed and the owner bears towing and garage costs.
Miss Margaret Ann Burke daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard J Burke of Park Avenue Saco Maine attends Notre Dame College Baltimore as Edward V Klug Memorial Scholarship winner. A Thornton Academy graduate she ranked high third in class of 134 and is a National Honor Society member planning to study sociology.
Convicted gunman MacDonald was found guilty of murder after a high profile bank robbery and killing Trooper Black. The verdict followed a brutal crime in which five shots were fired, with jurors confirming malice aforethought and premeditation. Police recovered the Ruger pistol and related clothing pieces along the river.
Robert L R Butts Jr son of Mrs Dorothy B Butts of 18 Dyer Street Saco enlisted in the U S Army under the qualified before enlisting program choosing Personnel Specialist as his career field. After basic training he will receive school or OJT in his chosen field.
Carol R. Bineau fourteen of 109 Guinea Road Biddeford was struck by a car on Guinea Road around 7 p m and died of injuries at Webber Hospital. Yvette Roberge twenty of 325 Newtown Road Biddeford operated the vehicle claiming glare from an oncoming car blinded her. The accident remains under police inquiry. The freshman at Biddeford High School is survived by her parents and a brother with services pending at St Andre's Church and St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford.
Biddeford police hold 20 year old Philip Toussaint on possible breaking and entering charges after a rock smashed a window at Kauf's Auto Store on Main Street. Officers Norman Arbour and Rene Lemelin investigated the overnight incident and Toussaint was detained for later court action.
USW out of town steelworkers picket USW international offices in downtown Pittsburgh. Ohio districts backing Abel include Canton Cleveland Steubenville and Magnolia areas covering about 90 000 members. Abel 56 and secretary treasurer since 1952 McDonald 61 president since 1952 faces internal leadership questions ahead of possible contract talks and future union direction.
A rear yard blaze at 257 South Street in Biddeford, owned by William E Shaw, was extinguished by Biddeford firefighters yesterday without further incident.
SKOWHEGAN AP Form er Selectman Ernest L. Dawes is hospitalized with serious injuries suffered when a trench he was digging collapsed and buried him. His head was not covered, however. Medical authorities said Friday his condition was not critical. He was extricated by fellow workers and firemen.
Three Boy Scouts and Scoutmaster John Estrella were lost overnight in Cascade woods near Saco Portland Road. A flashlight failure led them to wander until they reached the road where Estrella’s car was parked. They were found safe, wet, and planned another overnight trip together.
The ecumenism document outlines shared governance between bishops and the Pope. Two of eight chapters are completed and approved, while six have been amended and accepted by vote. The council must now vote on handling revisions. Relations with non Catholic Christians are finished, but declarations on Jews and religious liberty are disputed and sent.
A council expert said the commission’s status is uncertain. If officers fear delay, they may publish the three chapters without the decorations, leaving declarations to be finished at the next session.
Barry Goldwater urges the Republican party to retain Dean Burch as national chairman, urging analysis of election returns before acting. Johnson asks Douglas Dillon to continue as secretary of the treasury, though sources say no decision has been made. Rusk and Luns begin talks on Atlantic Alliance, while questions arise about Red China's nuclear test and a former U.S. resident now deported. The Soviet Union marks the Bolshevik Revolution anniversary with displays of power as new leaders push farm policy changes. Auto workers strike looms over Ford, and steel unions back I W Abel in leadership challenge. Teachers' pay raises defeat sparks protests threatening school closings in four states.
Saco firemen answered a 4 34 p m call to extinguish a car blaze at 51 Spring Street. The vehicle owned by Milton Scammon was damaged and carbon dioxide was used to fight the fire. Two engine units responded to the scene.
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