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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1963

Page

2

Local Personal Notes From Saco and Nearby Areas

Donald McCene of Lincoln Street in Saco is confined at home due to illness. Alfred and Mrs. Paul of Old Orchard Beach have returned from the Hotel and Motel Exposition in New York City. Madeleine Swicker of Old Orchard Beach is a patient at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Lucille Guay of Dover, New Hampshire, formerly of Biddeford, is visiting her son Roger Guay in Santa Fe New Mexico. Leon Jones, Old Orchard Beach Town Manager, is in Portland for the Maine Municipal Association three day meeting. Walter Emerson of Washington DC and his wife returned home after Walter G Johnson’s death in Biddeford. Mrs. Emerson was a Webber Hospital patient and convalesced at the Davis home on Orchard Street.

Donald McCene Lincoln Street Saco Alfred Paul Old Orchard Beach New York City Madeleine Swicker East Grand Avenue Maine Medical Center Portland Lucille Guay Dover N. H Biddeford Roger Guay Santa Fe N. M Maine Municipal Association Walter B. Emerson Washington, D. C Walter G. Johnson Orchard Street Emerson Webber Hospital Perley G. Davis

Church and civic group meetings rescheduled in Biddeford and Saco

The Women's Society of Christian Service at Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford postpones to 7 30 p m November 20 at Theresa Chasse 572 Elm Street. Owen-Davis American Legion Auxiliary meets Wednesday at 8 at the Post home Beach Street Saco. Firemen's Auxiliary meets 5 p m tomorrow at Mary Cantara 88 Maple Street Saco. St Mary's Associates Biddeford meet 730 tomorrow night at St Mary's School speaker Fire Chief Arthur King. The Madisses First Parish Congregational Church Saco meet 730 tomorrow night parish house. bring Candle Table donations and items for a Thanksgiving basket.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford Theresa Chasse Elm St Owen-Davis American Legion Auxiliary Post Home Beach Street Saco Saco Firemen’s Auxiliary P. m Mary Cantara Maple St St. Mary's Associates St. Mary's School Arthur King First Parish Congregational Church

Church Week Prayers And Choir Rehearsal In Saco

Mid week prayer meeting set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at Bible Baptist church 144 Ferry road Saco A prayer and Bible study at First Baptist church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Also prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m at First Assembly of God Cool Church in the Ahepa home 22 Pleasant Street The Youth Choir of Saco School Street Methodist Church rehearses Thursday at 3 15 p m at the church

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco First Baptist Chure Ocean Avenue Old Orchar Beach Assembly of Cool Church Ahepa Fleasant Street Saco School Street Methodist Church

Roland E Peters Announces Beach Town Meeting Run

Old Orchard Beach candidate Roland E Peters district 4 declares run for town meeting member. He previously held the post in 1962.

Roland E. Peters Old Orchard Beach Town Meeting

Conclave Debates Episcopal Conference Powers Here

Four American cardinals divided on broadening episcopal conference authority at the council. Cardinal Spellman and Cardinal Frings urged current practice of regional or national councils presided by a papal delegate, while Spellman favored limited binding decisions. Cardinal Ritter pressed further, McIntyre aligned with Spellman, Cushing abstained.

Cardinal Ritter St. Louis Cardinal Meyer Episcopal Conferences James Francis Cardinal McIntyre Los Angeles Cardinal Spellman Richard Cushing Boston Spellman Frings

Deaths Howard P Black 69 Saco carpenter and Mason

Howard Preston Black 69 of 246 North St Saco died suddenly at home. Born Dedham Oct 15 1894 son of Wallace B and Lenora Goodwin Black. World War I veteran former Burton Brush Co salesman later self employed carpenter and painter. Member First Parish Congregational Church Saco Masonry Eastern Star. Survived by four sisters and one brother. Funeral 1:30 p m Friday at First Parish Church Saco burial Buxton Lower Corner Cemetery. Visiting Dennington and Craig Funeral Home 4 6 p m and 7 9 p m tomorrow.

Howard Preston Black North St Saco Dedham Wallace B Lenora (Goodwin) Black Bangor High School University of Maine Burton Brush Co Boston Mass Saco First Parish Saco Lodge F Annette Chapter Order of Eastern Star Alice J. Black Alfred G. Berry Roland Jackson Kennebunk Donald Doe Tenants Harbor Lester M Black First Parish Congregational Church Buxton Lower Corner Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St

Biddeford Man Jeremiah Twomey Dies at 79

Jeremiah Twomey of 344 Main Street Biddeford aged 79 died at home. He was born January 14 1884 and served as assistant fire chief in Biddeford. A iron molder and St Marys Church communicant he leaves four sons Edward Jeremiah Raymond and Paul two daughters Loretta Noyes and Claire Varney one sister and fourteen grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford.

Jeremiah Leo Twomey Main St Biddeford St. Mary’s Church Edward Franconia N.H Jeremiah O Greenville S.C Raymond Bowie Paul Wellesley Hills Mass Richard Loretta) Noyes Portland Willard Claire) Varney South Portland Mary Ryan Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm St

Funeral rites for Herbert L. Kimball held in Biddeford

Funeral services for Herbert L. Kimball of South Portland, formerly of Saco, were held Monday at St. Te Church in Biddeford. Rev. Coleman O'Toole led the requiem, Miss Elizabeth Seidel played the organ, and William Cleary sang. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery in Biddeford with Rev Cornelius J. Enright conducting the graveside rites. Bearers were Joseph C. Perrin, Henry L. LaValle, Gerard Pepiin, Mauro Danforth, William One Jr., and Robert Ranall.

Herbert L. Kimball South Portland Saco St. Te Church Biddeford Coleman O'Toole Elizabeth Seidel William Cleary Woodlawn Cornelius J. Enright Joseph C. Perrin Henry L. LaValle Gerard Pep Iin Mauro Danforth William One Jr Robert Ranall

Funeral services for Hazel B Golding held in Saco Biddeford

Funeral services for Hazel Blanche Golding a retired Biddeford school teacher were held at 10 a m yesterday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco with Rev Thomas Knox of Trinity and Christ Episcopal Churches Saco Biddeford presiding Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford

Hazel Blanche Golding Biddeford Wwere Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco Thomas Knox Trinity Episcopal

Funeral services held for Herbert C. Scammon in Saco

Delegations from Saco Grange York Pomona Grange and the Maine State Grange attended funeral services yesterday for Herbert C. Scammon of Saco. The service was conducted at Shumway Funeral Home located at 35 Spring Street in Saco.

Saco Grange York Pomona Grange Maine State Grange Herbert C. Scammon Saco Shumway Funeral Home Spring St

Russian scholar Barghoorn jailed in Moscow amid Cold War tensions

Barghoorn, a 52 year old American Russia specialist and author, was arrested on espionage charges during a 30 day visit to Moscow. U.S. officials warn the arrest could drag on cultural exchange talks set to begin in Moscow next Tuesday, affecting student and professor exchanges. He had toured Russia on a tourist visa to gather material for a book on Soviet political institutions and was connected to the Interuniversity Committee on Travel Grants. The Soviet Foreign Ministry notified the U.S. Embassy of the arrest, with speculation it reflects tit for tat moves in the cold war. Three Russians previously accused of spying were detained in Englewood, New Jersey.

Barghoorn Russia U.S Washington Moscow Interuniversity Committee Soviet Union Soviet Foreign Ministry Barehoorn Englewood

Trash barrel fire reported on Cumberland Avenue

Fire engines 1 and 3 and ladder truck 1 responded to box 12 yesterday afternoon in Saco. They extinguished a fire in a trash barrel near a 4 frame shed on Cumberland Avenue.

Saco Cumberland Avenue

Portland Weather Outlook With Light Winds and Showers

This afternoon fog lifts to partly cloudy skies with a chance of scattered showers and high temperatures in the low 40s. Tonight remains cloudy with rain or snow developing by Thursday morning, lows in the mid 30s, light variable winds. Thursday brings rain or snow and a bit colder conditions.

Portland

Biddeford Man Appeals Fine On Drunken Driving

Leo R. Cretian of Guinea Road Biddeford appealed a drunken driving conviction in Municipal Court Tuesday. He pleaded innocent and was ordered to pay a 150 dollar fine or serve 30 days, released on 200 dollar bail pending the January term of York County Superior Court. Other defendants faced fines for speeding and related offenses including Mark G. Sullivan Jr. of Portland Stephen O Reilly from New Jersey and Charles Wentworth of Kennebunkport. A Massachusetts and a Maine man paid fines after pleading guilty to driving left of center approaching a grade crest. John Morrison Walpole Mass paid 25, Richard W. Comeaul Augusta 25 with 10 suspended, Kenneth Fleet Stoneham Mass 15 for left of center near a curve, and Kenneth Howard of Biddeford 10 for failing to have a licensed operator with a learner’s permit.

Kennebunk Leo R. Cretian Guinea Road Biddeford York County Superior Court Charles Rosenberg River Edge N.J Stephen O'Reilly Mark G. Sullivan Jr Portland Charlene Wentworth Kennebunkport Massachusetts Maine John Morrison Walpole Mass Richard W. Comeau l Augusta Kenneth Fleet Stoneham Kenneth Howard

Past Presidents Of Legion Unit Vote Donation

The Past Presidents Parley of Biddeford’s American Legion Auxiliary voted a donation to the Biddeford Saco Community Chest. They plan to resume meetings with members taking turns presiding, and a Christmas gift exchange will be held December 18 at Mrs. Ulrica Barnes’s home.

Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley American Legion Auxiliary Rita D. Couture Orchard St Biddeford Biddeford - Saco Ulrica Barnes Alfred Street Gladys Lump Germaine Lariviere Parley Couture Marilyn and Maureen Couture

Charter Draped By Saco Grange

Saco Grange honored life member Herbert C. Scammom with a charter draped in memory during last night's meeting at North Street hall. Overseer Frederick Bell led in the absence of Master Robert Littlefield as York Pomona Grange set 8 pm tomorrow with a 6 30 supper served by Geraldine Randall and Harold Rackliff. a $50 plaque and check were presented to Thelma Farley for a standout Maine State Grange home economics report.

Herbert C. Scammon Saco Grange North Street Frederick Bell Robert Littlefield York Pomona Grange Geraldine Randall Harold Rackliff Pearl Grant Mildred Harris Linda Harris Lucy Durgin

Communion Sunday Set By Assumption Sodality

A nominating committee was appointed at the Assumption Sodality of St. Marys Parish November meeting in Biddeford to present an officer slate. Nov 17 was set for Communion Sunday with group reception at 8 30 am. Plans for a Dec 10 Christmas party were discussed with co chairs Mrs Kenneally Mrs O Sullivan and Mrs John Barrett.

Assumption Sodality St. Mary’s Biddeford Stuart Flavin Howard Giles William O'Sullivan Sodality Raymond Kenneally O'Sullivan John Barrett Kenneally Maine Catholic Women York M.C.C.W South Berwick St. Michael's

Officers Elected by Canadian Legion Auxiliary in Biddeford

The Alexander MacMillan Post Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary elected officers last night at Mrs. Alfred Chasse’s Elm Street home in Biddeford. New slate includes Malvina Miles president and Diane White first VP. Roberge welcomed as new member. donation to Community Chest approved. Next meeting a Christmas party at Ora Cookson’s home. Christmas social followed.

Alexander MacMillan Royal Canadian Legion Alfred Chasse Elm Street Biddeford Malvina Miles Diane White Clara Blouin Alice Wragg Edna Mahoney Ora Cookson Margaret Chasse Amy Harriman

Local Stores Set Christmas Shopping Hours

Biddeford Saco Merchants Committee voted to keep shops open later in December. Stores will stay open until 9 p m on December 5 and 6 and extend evening hours from December 12 to 23. City Council funded about $600 for Main Street decorations and parking-ticket overtime in December. Lawrence J. Lamb chaired the meeting.

Biddeford Lawrence J. Lamb

Hoop League Formed At Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach officials announced the recreation department will host a Sunday 1 pm basketball league registration at the high school gym for men not attending local schools. Park Commissioners Farrington and Jones said funding was approved at a recent town meeting. A skating rink is planned at Veterans' Memorial park near Heath Street with a 200 by 200 area and a 10 by 14 structure with a fireplace and night lighting.

Old Orchard Beach Recreation Department Park Commission William F. Farrington Leo F. Jones Veterans’ Memorial Park Heath Street

Joint Meeting Planned By Saco-Biddeford Service Clubs

Kiwanis of Saco Biddeford unanimously agrees to co sponsor a joint meeting with the Saco Biddeford Rotary and Lions clubs on December 4 at Wonder Bar Steak House Biddeford. Standish K Bachman new commissioner of the Department of Economic Development will speak. Lester Austin won the Chinese auction and Paul Cassavant of Journal Publishing Corp will chair the next meeting on November 12 at 5 30 p m at the Wonderbar Steak House Biddeford.

Saco-Biddeford Kiwanis Club iddeford-Saco Rotary Lions Clubs Wonderbar Biddeford Standish K. Bachman Department of Economic Development Lester Austin Paul Cas Savant The Journal Publishing Corp

Farley Lavigne Prue Listed in Attendance

For that date were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Farley, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Lavigne and Mrs. Alice Prue. The names reflect attendees noted in the society column, highlighting local residents and families connected to the event.

Raymond Farley Roland Lavigne Alice Prue

Beach Council approves payment to Ellsworth firm

The Beach Town Council authorized a first payment of 14000 dollars to Raymond F. Sargent Corp of Ellsworth for sewer line work from Reserve Avenue and Ocean Park Road to the treatment plant at Ocean Park. It also approved a hydraulic lift for snow plowing and issued a Beano permit to St. Margaret's Church for Nov 25. The council plans a Maine Invites You advertisement and set Dec 31, 1963 as the deadline to submit warrant articles for 1964. Charles Barnes received two taxi stand permits at 90 East Grand Ave.

Old Orchard Beach Raymond F. Sargent Corp Ellsworth Reserve Avenue Ocean Park Road Ocean Park St. Margaret's Church Maine Charles Barnes East Grand Ave

Church Women Complete Plans For Bazaar

The November meeting of the Women's Fellowship of Biddeford United Church of Christ combined with an all day workshop session at the Crescent Street vestry. Final arrangements were made for the Holiday Bazaar today with a smorgasbord supper tonight. Donations were voted for the Biddeford Saco Community Chest and the Maine State Red Cross Christmas. Devotions were led by Mrs. Alfred Wilcox and reports from Circle activities were heard. A Christmas dinner is planned for Dec. 3 in conjunction with a Fellowship meeting with details to be announced. Attending members listed include Mrs. Elaine Haley and numerous others.

Women's Fellowship Biddeford Alfred Wilcox Biddeford Public Health Nursing Association Elaine Haley Hazel Daly Pauline Berry Mabel Earl Atwood Joseph Haley Claude Faulkner Warren Libby Norman Lundy Albert Whitehurst Shirley Parks Bertha Stranck Alfred Bradford

New England Papers Win AP Editors Citations in 1963

Six New England newspapers and stations earned AP Managing Editors Association citations for standout 1963 coverage. Boston Herald, Portsmouth Herald, Hartford Times, Bangor Daily News, Providence Journal, and Hartford Courant were honored for news and photo work from the Thresher sinking to Frost's death, a Norwich dam break, and a stewardess death, with rapid reporting and strong imagery.

Miami, Fla New England Associated Press Managing Editors Association Boston Herald Portsmouth N.H Portsmouth Herald Thresher Massachusetts Robert Norling Associated Press Boston Robert Frost America Charles Severoni Boston AP Frost Hartford Times Providence Journal Norwich Conn Times Ellery Kington The Hartford Courant William J. Foote Harry Batz Courant

Radiology Classes Planned in Biddeford Courthouse

A free radiology course for the public will run November 18 and 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Biddeford City Building court room, announced by Director Wilfred Perreault at a Biddeford Civil Defense and Public Safety Association meeting. The same session notes the postponement of the Sanford Ever Ready exercises to spring due to weather.

Biddeford City Building Wilfred Perreault Biddeford Civil Defense and Public Safety Association Raymond Biando Sanford Ruth Brown Margaret Parsons Arthur Houde Rita Huot Henry Rocray Harry Gowen Frank Peck Perreault Gowen Peck Lawrence Villandry Clara Ledoux Villandry Rocray Priscilla Hopkins Muriel Perrreault Marcel Perreault Brown Lessard Ave Biddeford Reserve Policewomen

Deer Hit Head On By Wells Corner Motorist

A deer was struck head on by a Wells Corner motorist on Route One at Gulf Hill. The animal collapsed the car hood of Arthur M. Perkins, tearing up the front and bending the hood. The deer fled into nearby woods and was not recovered. Police Chief Cecil Perkins headed the search but it proved unsuccessful. The Perkins car sustained about $85 in damage.

Wells Corner Motors Gulf Hill Arthur M. Perkins Ogunquit Cecil Perkins Perkins

Portland Republican Committee Plans City Election Meeting

Stackpole Portland Copper and Tank Works Inc South Portland man endorses nominees for ward posts including warden Gerald Charron and ward clerk Dorothy Huff. Ward 6 campaign plans discussed for the December 9 city election. Committee to sponsor refreshments for tonight’s Republican City Committee meeting at the G A R Hall City Building at 7 30 p m.

Portland Copper and Tank Works, Inc South Portland Ellena Howard Willard Jr Fairfield School Jeffrey Warden Gerald Charron Storer St Dorothy Huff Lincoln St Republican City Committee G. A. R. Hall

Biddeford Homecoming Festivities Planned

Biddeford High School Activities Association outlines Homecoming Day plans for 16. Queen chosen from four contestants freshman through senior. Parade begins 12 30 p m at Doran's Pharmacy proceeds Main Street Alfred Street Waterhouse Field with four class floats. Tigers vs Bishop Bradley at 1 30 p m half time trophies awarded. Bean supper 5 7 30 p m Biddeford Junior High cafeteria. Dance f ar in Biddeford Junior High and gym dance 8 to midnight with Lee Russell Orchestra. Tickets via association officers and parents. Highlights fall season and 1963 football season in Class A York County.

Biddeford Waterhouse Field B. H. S. Tigers Bishop Bradley High School Manchester N. H Laurent Caret Paul Chenard Association Biddeford Junior High Stephen F. White Rene Roy Sr The Tigers Neil Serpico York County

Industrial Development Handbook Is Prepared

A handbook listing products made in the Biddeford Saco area has been prepared by the industrial development department of Biddeford under director Hugh Marshall. The 22 page handbook will aid Marshall in attracting new industry and includes pictures and descriptions of local products and firms such as Baker Co John Roberts Inc Saco Mig Co Northeast Gases Inc Saco Tanning Corp Metal Tech Wing Dings Inc and more.

Biddeford Saco Industrial Development Department Hugh Marshall Marshall Baker, Co John Roberts Inc Saco Mig. Co Northeast Gases Inc Saco Tanning Corp Metal Tech Wing Dings Inc Diamond National Grafton Lumber Roberts Baskets Daly Brothers iLyn-Flex Industries Biddeford Machine Lund Mfg. Co York County Rendering Co Saco Brick Co Garland Mfg. Co Components Inc Biddeford Box Co Neal's Novelty Shop Ed. Delorge Baking Co Biddeford Plastics Leland-Gifford Products Corp Pepperell Mfg. Co Saco-Lowell Shops Allied Tape Co Precision Screw Machine Co Lunder Shoe Products Co York Heel Corp Creative Advertising Agency Rumery’s Boat Yard Inc Reny Bros Printers

Area Basketball Round-Robin Set for Saco at Linnell Gym

Biddeford Saco Lions Club discussed the annual Round-Robin basketball series with area high schools. Games start November 30 at Linnell Gymnasium Thornton Academy Saco marking the first contests in the new gym. Participants include MecGuffin Descoteaux Coyne Doiron Arsenault McSweeney. Proceeds go to the club charity fund.

Biddeford Saco Lions Club Wonderbar Linnell Thornton Academy Saco James MecGuffin Arthur Descoteaux Dudley Coyne St. Louis George Doiron St. Ignatius High School Sanford Robert Arsenault Sanford High School John McSweeney Old Orchard Beach Eliot Fink Lions Club J. Ralph Larochelle Salmon Falls Wendell Lund Lions H. A. Lavallee South Portland Lions Club King Lion

District Commander To Visit Biddeford

Scarborough Maine district commander and state chairman of the Department of Maine Sons of the American Legion will speak at the Tighe Beaudoin Farley Post American Legion meeting tomorrow at 8 pm in the Biddeford Post Home Elm. Plans enable formation of a Biddeford Sons of the American Legion Squadron with 18 boys and three adult leaders enrolled and a charter applied for.

Donald Stone Scarborough Department of Maine Sons of the American Legion Tighe- Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Biddeford Elm Street

Television Set Planned for Arundel School

Arundel Consolidated School will install a television set for classroom use on Channel 10 from Lewiston. Principal Robert Anderson was authorized to purchase and install the set. Supt. Raymond Kenneally reported student placements at area high schools and discussed forming a School Administration District at a Nov 19 meeting.

Arundel Raymond Kenneally Robert Anderson Lewiston Kenneally Area Thornton Academy Biddeford Kennebunk Sanford St. Louis Kennebunkport Lyman and Arundel Kennebunk High School Harvey Grant Walter Garnett Ralph Danis

Past Matrons Of Adah Chapter Swap Party Tale

Past Matrons Of Adah Chapter will host a swap party at 7 30 p m tomorrow at 6 Belmont Street Biddeford the event is hosted by co hostesses Bertha Butler Wendell Stackpole and Mrs Tate Members should bring a 25 cent exchange item and may also bring a Thanks box for the meeting hosted by the Past Matrons Association of Adah Chapter Order of Eastern Star Biddeford.

Paul Tate Belmont St Biddeford

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