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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1963
Page
2
Charles Rosen and Stephen Cote, seniors at Thornton Academy, represented the school at the 52nd Maine State YMCA Older Boys conference held at 1 Junior High School in Port.
Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus meet at 8 tonight in Washington Street Hall. AMVETS Auxiliary gathers at 8 tonight in the post home Alfred Street. A reception for Mrs. Mary Wood honoring Maine World War Veterans Auxiliary return is Saturday Nov 16 at 8 p.m. in St John s Hall Elm and Main. York County Barracks Auxiliary sponsors the event. Webber Hospital Auxiliary Christmas ball planning meeting is Wednesday Nov 20 at 1 p.m. at Mrs Coburn s Moody Street CO.
Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m in the church hall. Members are urged to attend and bring accountability books for inspection.
In remarks on Vietnam, wheat negotiations, travel limits, and nuclear bases, President Kennedy stresses U.S. aims in Viet Nam, supports a Honolulu conference with Ambassador Lodge to review the situation, and notes ongoing talks with the Soviet Union on wheat and travel restrictions. He also discusses medical care for the aged, and Argentina’s oil nationalization talks with U.S. officials.
Saco firemen were summoned yesterday at 4 18 pm for a flooded oil burner at the home of Emilien Paquin 56 Maple Street. Firefighters found no action needed and returned at 4 26 pm.
In U S District Court Portland three debt relief petitions were filed by Gerald V Conger a Kennebunk machine operator with debts of 2701 and assets of 59 exempt Jack J Baker a Biddeford laborer with debts of 3743 and assets of 50 exempt and wage earner plan filed by Ruel FE Seger a Saco laborer with debts of 1422 and assets of 325 with 200 exempt.
Phosphorus in soil encourages root development, boosts disease resistance, and speeds crop maturity. It also plays a key role in animal nutrition, supporting tooth and bone development.
Dr Kathleyn S Snow a Jamaica Plain physician born in Scarborough Maine died at home in Jamaica Plain Massachusetts She was the daughter of Judge John A Snow and Ella Litchfield Snow She leaves her widow William M Worden of Jamaica Plain two brothers and three sisters and several nieces and nephews Funeral services are being handled by Hay and Peabody Funeral Home Portland Maine
Willis Paterson Howard, 98, born April 30, 1865 in Concord New Hampshire, died in a local convalescent home. Former Arlington Massachusetts treasurer and vice president of George Fernald & Co. He chaired Arlington Board of Selectmen during the 1981 flu epidemic and belonged to the Sons of the American Revolution. Survivors include son Julian C. Howard four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral at Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunkport at 1 p.m. tomorrow officiated by Rev. Robert M. Howes. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. Friends may call 7-9 tonight.
James Nicholas of 151 Summer St Biddeford died suddenly at home age 54 born in Korche Albania on Oct 2 1909 came to the U S at nine employed over 25 years by Home Reader Service Publications survived by widow Lucy mother Helen three sons Peter William Michael five daughters Eleanor Methot Hartford Conn Virginia Bergeron Joan Katherine Deborah Nicholas three grandchildren and cousins funeral prayers Saturday 130 pm Emond Funeral Home followed by church services at St Demetrios Orthodox Church friends may call today and Friday 2 4 and 7 9 pm
A requiem high mass will be sung for Jeremiah L Twomey of 344 Main St Biddeford at 9 am Saturday in St Marys Church Biddeford. Burial will be in the family lot in St Marys Cemetery. Friends may view at Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm St Biddeford from 2-5 and 7-10 pm today and tomorrow.
An all day sewing session at Biddeford First Universalist Church produced 78 duty bags for Togus Veterans Hospital and Augusta State Hospital and 22 baby gowns for Biddeford and Saco Public Health Nursing Associations. Luncheon honored 93 year old member Mrs Martha Goldthwaite. A Christmas party was scheduled for Dec 12 at Biddeford Pool Community Hall with next all day session planned for Dec 11 to make favors for convalescent and nursing homes in Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach area.
This afternoon in Portland the weather is partly cloudy and cool with highs in the low to mid 40s and light north to northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Tonight will be fair and cooler with lows in the mid to upper 20s and light north to northwest winds. Friday will be fair with some midday cloudiness and continued cool conditions. highs in the low 40s.
The entry lists November tide times with high and low tides for mornings and afternoons. Specific readings show dates 14 through 19 with varying A M and P M values, including 9:46 and 10:10 on the 14th, and 12:33 and 12:35 on the 19th, among others.
The Annette Chapter Past Matrons of the Order of the Eastern Star met at Mrs. Grace Littlefield’s Swan Pond home in Saco with President Mrs. Marion Johnson presiding. Knives were sold. illness notes listed Mrs. Katharine Stacy and Mrs. Edith Ricker, and a Christmas party was announced for Dec 11 at 6 30 p.m. at Mrs. Doris Clark’s Ferry Road home with a $1 gift per person and numbered draws.
In Saco a Democratic caucus affirmed nominee La montagne for mayor with a pledge to a hard fought campaign and unity. The meeting named ward and city committee officers including Lamontagne as standard bearer and Ayotte as chair, with Gendron, Glaude, Chenard, Libby, Sangillo, Mer cier, Fenderson and Perrin among ward leaders and alternates.
The Hospital Advisory Council in Augusta approved a $35,000 federal grant for the Webber Hospital roof renewal in Biddeford. The project totals about $870,000, with the old building roof funded by $35,000 grant and public subscription contributing the rest. a new wing costs about $800,000 with half financed by federal grants and the other half by public funds.
Members of C Fayette Staples Post American Legion Old Orchard Beach practiced cribbage before supper at the Legion Home. The meeting covered memberships 81 paid up, a Veterans Day program report, and a whist proceeds redistribution to the Post child welfare fund. New member Robert Bass welcomed.
Second Parish Unitarian Church in Saco re elected all officers and key committee members during the annual meeting in the parish house on School Street. The slate included Lillian Chapin as president, Robert Fenderson as vice president, Carl Lude as secretary, Francis Chapin as treasurer, and W. Warren Harmon as collector, with multiple trustees and committee posts renewed. Regular reports were read and accepted.
The Biddeford High School Activities Association holds a smoker at 7 30 tonight in the Biddeford Junior High School cafeteria. Films show the Biddeford Sanford game and Biddeford High freshmen Thornton Academy freshmen game with narration by Neil Serpico and Randy Walker.
The next gathering is scheduled for Monday at 8 p.m. in the Municipal Court Room. Attendees are asked to arrive a few minutes early and bring any relevant documents.
Biddeford School Superintendent Raymond Kenneally called the district open houses during National Education Week very successful. A total of 1,287 parents met with teachers across the system, with 176 at Washington Street School 298 at Emery School 306 at the junior high on Tuesday, and 507 at the high school on Wednesday.
Wells High School students rehearse Arthur Miller's The Crucible about Salem witch trials. The two act play debuts Thursday December 5 at 8 fifteen p m in the Wells Junior High gym. Cast includes Hutchins Mithen Phillips Bachel der Bridges Fernald Grant Savelas Milinski Spinney Emer ton Bourne Feeney Stevens Tufts Ahern and Tufts under director B Robert Ellis.
The York Chapter Royal Arch Masons held its November meeting at Saco Masonic Hall where new candidate applications were received. Frederick W. Elwell presided as high priest, with refreshments arranged by L. Donald Ford and Gordon N. Maddix, and the next meeting is scheduled for December 11.
Kennedy delayed from Pace Ye to Moscow amid U S protest over Yale professor Barghoorn arrest on spy charges. Kohler pressed for Barghoorn release and urged postponement unless Soviet reply satisfies U S demands. A Soviet goodwill delegation arrived in New York en route to Washington to discuss exchanges.
A Christmas party is set for 6 30 p m December 11 at Rose and Virginia's Restaurant in Portland, following a meeting at Mrs Hazel Emmons home in Saco. Attendees were to contact Mrs Phyllis Wright, gifts would be exchanged, and plans included remembering shut ins.
Stand By Club in Biddeford names committees at a meeting in municipal court with President Roland Boucher presiding. Appointments include Leo Bourque Raymond Dubois Paul Laflamme Raymond Mathieu and Raymond Landry with George DesRoberts as publicity director. Some members seek chapters in other areas and a study group is formed. The club plans to buy badges for deputy sheriff units and an emergency operating plan is expected to be approved soon.
Arthur N. Aldman, 35, of New York City, failed to appear in Saco Municipal Court to answer a warrant charging intoxication in a motor vehicle. Bail of 50 dollars was defaulted. Police Sgt. Charles Hennessey and Officer Joseph Nason investigated a car off Buxton Road at about 7 40 p m last night and made the arrest.
SPRINGVALE AP Ten Maine students were among 27 honored for outstanding scholarship by Nasson College as George Nasson scholars. They include Benjamin Severn of Falmouth Joseph L. Legere Sanford Anne H. Sargent Sanford Bonnie J. Merrifield Springvale Patricia J. Murphy Springvale Velma A. Burkosky Bridgton Debra J. Hudson Bridgton Georgia L. Curtis Portland Meredith A. Jordan South Portland and Linda L. Edwards Casco.
W Averell Harriman, head of the American delegation, backed a Latin American aid committee arguing it would be less influenced by politics than the United States and noting U S support behind the Alliance for Progress. He said the program has seen $2 3 billion in U S funding over 27 months.
NEW YORK AP Pauline Trigere unveiled a spring collection marked by independent silhouettes. The designer favors close shoulders and a slim hip line with soft drapery, short capes, sleeveless jackets, and back-baring dresses.
The Mary-Martha Circle of Saco United Baptist Church Women met at Mrs. Florence Johnson’s Park Avenue home to plan December union meeting refreshments. Johnson led dessert, devotion by Mrs. Watson, study chapter by Mrs. Brown, and a letter read from Rev. John Carmen and wife in India. Present were Brown, Bennett, Nickerson, Osgood, Watson, Sanborn, and Johnson.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH William F Farrington 9 Cookman Ave has filed for nomination to the councilman at large post for the December 9 town election He previously sought District 4 but changed to pursue the two year at large term filing deadline is November 25 Other filings include William Mullen Harry Antic and Lawrence Lund for the at large seat and Helene Fowler seeking reelection as district 4 town meeting member
The Old Orchard Civil Service Commission named Police Chief John H. Clark as temporary appointee to head the police department while civil service examinations are pending. Examinations are set for December 3 at 10 a.m. with location to be announced. Applications will be available at the town clerk’s office. A State Personnel Board representative will supervise the test and refer results back to the commission.
Rockefeller privately urged the senator to frame a 1960 Republican platform as Lincoln to Eisenhower, warning of a proffered GOP shift including withdrawal from the United Nations, nuclear strike discretion, ending foreign aid, rolling back social gains, farm price supports, rights by states, federal right to work, and tax cuts while pledging fiscal integrity and stronger military stance. Unrelated classified notice lists unfurnished SACO apartments on Ferry Rd with 2 rooms and kitchenette, contact AT 4-7762.
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