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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1963

Page

2

Mrs Stacy hospitalized and visiting relatives in Saco

Mrs Katherine P Stacy, 79 Middle Street, Saco, is a patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs Dianne Heim and her four month old daughter Bonnie of Hebron Connecticut are visiting Mrs Heim's parents Mr and Mrs Vernon on Bridges Louden Road in Saco while Mr Heim attends a training school in Los Angeles California.

Katherine P. Stacy Middle St Saco Webber Hospital Dianne Heim Bonnie Hebron Conn Vernon Bridges Louden Road

Local Legion and auxiliary units plan Tuesday meetings

The Past Presidents Parley of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary meets Tuesday at 8 p m at Mrs Rita D Cou ture 25 Orchard St Biddeford. Band Mothers meet Tuesday at 3 30 p m at Kennebunkport Consolidated School to discuss Christmas concert. York County Barracks WWI and Auxiliary hold special meeting Monday evening at St Johns Hall Biddeford. Past Presidents of the Fred S Gurney W R C meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Hazel Emmons Middle Street Saco.

Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Rita D. Couture Orchard St Biddeford Kennebunkport Consolidated School York County St. John’s Hall Main and Elm Streets Fred S. Gurney Women’s Relief Corps Hazel Emmons Middle Street Saco Saco School Street Ethel Cobb Ferry Road

Talent Contest Winners Listed at St Joseph's High School

Winners named for the St Joseph's High School Amateur Rama show held in Biddeford's St Joseph's Parish Hall with Commercial Roulette led by Sharon St Amand as chairwoman. The Punctuators and There sa Chretien also took prizes along with numerous participants across dances songs and skits.

Diane Laflamme Louise Letellier Germaine Dumont Priscilla Ryan Bernadette Bisaillon Jeanine Vachon Diane Ruel Susan Trottier Linda Petit Sharon Morrison Judith Fontaine Mary Sweeney Nancy Danis Diana Lizotte Pickles California Helen Chabot Paulette Descoteaux Sandra Farrell Jeanne Letourne Punctuators Constance Gendron Marguerite Bonsaint Danke Sheen Sharon Simard Marguerite Bergeron Christine Pomerleau Jacqueline Labbe Katherine Kearney Charlene Pelletier Celine Lebel Arlene Fecteau Roberta Dion Nancy House Claudette Guertin Gloria Masse Rachel Theroux The Flaming Angels Janice Gobeil Linda Cote Margaret Cote Nancy Bouchard Vivian Lambert Aline Boucher Michelle Belanger Carolyn Hartley Diane Pepin Peacock Saloners Jeanne Nadeau Madeleine Tremblay Jacqueline Tremblay Patricia Lamirande Constance Cloutier Susan Michaud Michelle Callahan Honky Tancers Janice LeBrun Martha Poirier Lucille Roy Yolande Rochefort Andrea Duquette Patricia Cyr Joyce St. Amand

Wheat trade deal eyed for future sales to Soviet bloc

Congress members warn the pact may open doors to more US farm product sales to Communist nations. The Soviet Union recently bought 68 million tons of wheat from Canada and 1.8 million from Australia. US grain dealers would price to the Russians on cost plus delivery, then seek the best shipping rate within government rules under foreign aid guidelines.

Congress Soviet Union Canada Australia U.S

Wells Woman Agnes Bridges Dies at 52

Funeral services were held at St Marys Church Wells Beach for Agnes Dolly Bridges 52 of Sanford Road who died Thursday at York Hospital. Rev William Kelly led a requiem mass with burial at Ocean View Cemetery Wells. Born February 12 1911 in Portland she was daughter of Patrick and Katharine Melanson and member of Wells Corner Firemens Auxiliary. Survived by her mother widow Lester R Bridges Wells son Robert L Bridges Wells five sisters all of Portland South Portland and Hunt England.

Wells St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach Agnes Dolly) Bridges San‘ford Road York Hospital William Kelly Ocean View Cemetery Bridges Portland Patrick Katherine Deetjan) Melanson Wells Corner

Miss Hazel Golding Dies at 73 In Portland

Miss Hazel Blanche Golding 73 former Biddeford resident died early today in a Portland nursing home. Born January 26 1890 in Biddeford she taught in Biddeford East Jaffrey NH and Coventry CT. She is survived by one brother Norman Golding Bellows Falls VT funeral services Tuesday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with interment Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford.

Portland Hazel Blanche Golding Biddeford Maurice Anne Randall) Golding Farmington Normal School East Jaffery N. H Coventry Norman Golding Bellows Falls Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco Greenwood Cemetery

Saco-Beach II Division Will Be Discussed

William Spiller will explain the Little League national plan recommending two separate leagues for Saco and Old Orchard Beach at a Monday meeting. Armand Mercier cites headquarters standards for communities of this size and notes two leagues would boost participation. Saco needs 15 more players and Beach could add four teams on the new field behind the high school.

Little League William Spiller Saco-Old Orchard Beach Williamsport Armand Mercier Saco Old Orchard Beach Mercier Pleasant Street

Berlin convoy standoff ends with Allied breakthrough

The first non dismount convoy since October faced Soviet resistance at Marienborn. After delays totaling over 41 hours and pressure from higher headquarters, the 12 vehicles and 44 men proceeded to Berlin around 2 a.m. November 6. British and French convoys avoided dismounting as Soviets blocked the route, yet finally yielded. The Soviets cited established procedures, while the Allies insisted they held their ground. The episode showed Soviet leverage over Autobahn traffic and signaled future potential delays.

U.S Marienborn Polk Berlin

Belair’s Parish Ties Noted in Obituary Context

Belair, a communicant of St. Joseph's Church, attended local parish schools and Notre Dame Institute. He formerly led the St. Jean Baptiste de Bien faisance Society and is currently employed by Joseph Sneider and Sons.

St. Joseph’s Church Belair Notre Dame Institute St. Jean Baptiste de Bienfaisance Society Joseph Sneider and Sons

Portland Weather: Showers Tonight and Light Temperature Change

Cloudy conditions move into Portland with showers tonight. Lows in the 40s as the cool pattern persists. Sunday remains cloudy with showers and little change in temperature.

Portland

Church Youth Meetings and Services in Biddeford Area

Local church listings detail Sunday youth meetings for Junior and Senior groups across Biddeford and surrounding towns. Activities span youth fellowships, training unions, and evening services at Advent Christian, Faith Tabernacle, First Assembly of God, Bible Baptist, and other congregations from Saco to Kennebunk, with times mostly 6 to 7:30 p.m. and multiple locations.

United Church Biddeford Advent Christian Church Hill Land Chapel Streets First Assembly of God Ahepa Pleasant Street Saco Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Christ Ambassadors Group First Assembly of God Church Junior Beacons For Christ Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Good Wins Mills Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship The Saco United Baptist Church Youth Fellowship of Biddeford First Universalist Church City Square

Methodist Church Services and Meetings Schedule

A schedule of church activities includes a noon service after morning worship tomorrow, MYF and counselor meetings Sunday evening, Joyce Stevens as worship leader, and a shortened Pastor's Class due to a holiday. Also listed are an Adult Bible Class meeting, Junior Choir rehearsal, a Laymen's Communion and Breakfast, and guest speaker George E. Curtis Jr. of Portland.

Methodist Church Saco School Street Methodist Church Joyce Stevens Biddeford Sace Council of Churches Foss Street Methodist Church George E.curtis Jr Chestnut Street Methodist Church Portland

Multiple Traffic Accidents Reported in Biddeford Weather blamed for slippery streets during recent line storm

A spate of traffic crashes occurred in Biddeford as rain and slick roads persisted. Frederick Clough, 13, Wells, treated after colliding with a 1955 sedan driven by George Ladakakos, 45, Old Orchard Beach. Other wrecks involved Lester Emmons, 51, Lyman. Armand Fortin, 20, Biddeford. Steven Fleurant, 19, Biddeford. Raymond Coullard, 18, Pool Street. Robert Occhialini, New London, Conn.. Raoul Bellefeuille, 33, Biddeford. Adelard Petit, 2B Harrison Ave., Biddeford. David Tufts, 21, Saco. and their respective vehicles on Main, Jefferson, Pool, Franklin, Lincoln, and Pearl Streets.

Biddeford Wells Webber Hospital George Ladakakos Old Orchard Beach South Main Streets Frederick Clough Main Jefferson Streets Lester E. Emmons Lyman Armand Fortin Harvey St Steven Fleurant Alfred St Pool Road Raoul Bellefeuille Summer St Bellefeuille Adelard Petit Harrison Ave David B. Tufts Tiffany Lane Saco

St Louis Tilt New Monday Postpones Thornton Game

Coach Bob Cote of St. Lou announces the St. Louis Thornton game moved to Monday at 1 am to avoid clashing with the Veterans Day parade Monday morning and the Sanford Biddeford football game Monday afternoon at Waterhouse Field.

Bob Cote St. Louis Waterhouse Field

York County Council Meets at Berwick featuring bell program

The York County Council American Legion and Auxiliary met in Berwick with the Charles S. Hatch Post and Unit hosting. A Golden Tone Bell Ringers program from Rochester New Hampshire performed 18 Holland-belled selections costing over 300 dollars. Legion and Auxiliary discussions covered Veterans Day dues, visits by national leaders, upcoming conferences, an oratorical contest, a December initiation, and a security talk on Cuba. A band will represent the council at the June Portland convention, with a committee named to study securing a band.

Berwick York County Council American Legion Charles S.hatch Golden Tone Bell Ringers Rochester N. H Holland Legion Royal N. Sheltra Biddeford Mer Owen-Davis Saco State Department William Rogers Auburn Maine

Beach Game II Postponed Due to Waterlogged Field

Old Orchard Beach and Kennebunk High School game postponed from 1 30 this afternoon to Monday morning at 16 30. Principal Jerome LePelletier cited a flooded field and the Monday game will be played at the same field.

Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Jerome LePelletier

Biddeford Police Recover Stolen 1955 Car

Police and owner Stephen Jurgiewich of Saco recovered his 1955 car in Biddeford after a state wide alert. The vehicle had been stolen from Summer Street Friday night. The car was spotted on Pool Street about 9 a.m. and is now under investigation.

Biddeford Stephen Jurgiewich Lewis Ave Saco Jurgiewich Summer Street Pool Street

Saco Resident Breaks Ribs In Traffic Mishap

Patrick LaChance of 124 Elm St Saco sustained two broken ribs and facial cuts after his eastbound car on Main Street struck a traffic sign then collided head on with a signal light at the Boston and Maine crossing. He was released from Webber Hospital. Delegates from local towns protested signal light damage. The meeting covered Christmas charity for Togus Hospital with a $10 gift, gift wrapping and distribution plans, a mystery package prize to Agnes Morrison Berwick, and social hour with cakes. The next meeting is Dec 13 in Sanford with post and unit hosts.

Patrick LaChance Elm St Saco Main Street Boston and Maine Webber Hospital Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Berwick Kittery South Berwick Beryl Hill Gertrude Wood Togus Veterans Hospital Togus Agnes Morrison Alice Bitomski Legionnaires Sanford Thomas W. Cole

Bangor driver cited after collision near bus stop

Police reported a Bangor man Paul Lynch caused a crash near a Portland Road school bus stop injuring Bri an Lynch seven, with $226 total damage to his vehicle. Eston Spaulding of Haverhill suffered a minor hip injury and $75 damage to his car. Sheriff's investigation by Sgt Alberick Martin.

Joseph Nason Brian Lynch Bangor Paul Lynch Eston Spaulding Haverhill Mass Portland Road James Spaulding Sgt Alberick Martin Atty Francis J. LaFountain Miles Ave Old Orchard Beach Main Street Louis R. Korn la Fountain Korn

Open House Slated At Arundel School

Arundel Consolidated School to host an open house from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday for all parents of students. Refreshments will be served.

Arundel School Arundel Arundel Consolidated School

Biddeford High Names Paula Barnes to Honor Roll

Principal Paul M. Stebbins announced this week that Biddeford High School added junior Paula Barnes to the honor roll, expanding recognition for academic achievement.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kennebunk Inn Biddeford Beauty Shop Leon Green Street Eon Grover Agnes Bridges Miss Hazel Golding Saco-Beach II Mpany Ly A.M. P Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Bible Baptist Church Saco Avenue Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Kennebunk Landing Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Ogunquit Salvation Army Union Avenue Fail Gospel Methodist Youth Fellowship Women’s Alliance of the Sacco Second Parish Women’s Fellowship Biddeford United Church of Christ Congregational Church Vestry Crescent Street Saco School United Nations Rita Huot Merton Ira Staples Amvets Robert Hodge Donald Leighton Department Brown-Emmons Alfred Cuba George Shalhoup Frank Bitomski Richard M. Doe Olympia Orion Norm St. Jean Beaupre Alfred Street Bide York Beauy Academy Beauty and Beauticians Walk In Service York Beauty Academy Ing York Daily Beachway Market Beach Street
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