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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1963

Page

2

Local Personal Notices From Biddeford and Saco

Mrs Lizzie Tremblay of 10 Oak Place Biddeford is a medical patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Raymond C LaCourse of 473 Main Street Saco is a surgical patient at Saco Osteopathic Hospital. Charles N Milliken of 57 Church Street Old Orchard Beach is undergoing basic training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois. Mare E Cantara Jr of 235 Pool Street Biddeford is undergoing basic training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois. Allen R Lisica of 5 Pepperell Street Saco and Thomas E Charron of 72 Storer Street Saco are undergoing basic training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois.

Lizzie Tremblay Oak Place Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Raymond C. _ LaCourse Main St Saco Saco Osteopathic Hospital Charles N. Milliken J. Nason Milliken Church St Old Orchard Beach Naval Trainng Center Great Lakes Mare E. Cantara Jr Mare E. Cantara Sr Pool St Naval Training Cener Allen R. Lisica

Biddeford and Saco Hairdressers Install Officers

The Biddeford and Saco Hairdressers Association will install officers Monday at 7 p m Paula's Beauty Shoppe 413acon St Biddeford Members to contact Mrs Paula Murphy president by noon Monday Delta Alpha Club meets 730 p m Monday at Mrs Marion Dow privacy St Saco with Mrs tae Hurrell assisting TWUA AFL CIO Auxiliary meets 2 p m Sunday Union Hall Bridde ard Nomination and elections of officers and refreshments served

Biddeford Delta Alpha Club Hame Marion Dow Vacy Street Saco Tae Hurrell TWUA Afl-Cio Union Hall Main St Briddeard Fficers

Cadets of Saco Salvation Army Meet Friday Night

Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m in the church notes section of the church program.

Saco Salvation Army

Muskie To Speak At AMVETS Meeting In Portland

Senator Edmund Muskie, AMVETS member, will address the first annual Department Commanders banquet linked to Pearl Harbor Day on December 7. Gen Edwin H Haywood will discuss military aspects of Pearl Harbor Day. Social hour at 6:30 precedes the 7:00 banquet at the East and Motor Hotel. Reservations due by November 30.

Portland Edmund Muskie AMVET Lrst Department Department of Nine Amvets East and Motor Hotel Edwin H. Haywood State of Maine Asperrne Icket Thomas Bill

Ambush Continues as Patrol Flees to Riverbank

Patrol members escaped to the river as darkness fell. Aldrich was wounded in the thigh but in good condition. The American troop leader Lt. Col. Alphus R. Clark of Leavenworth Kansas was treated for shock and exposure.

Larkness Aldrich Alphus R. Clark

Funeral rites for Audias LeBlond held at St Joseph Biddeford

Funeral services were held at 8:30 AM at St Joseph's Church Biddeford with Rt Rev Msgr Elie Hevey celebrating a solemn requiem high mass Rev Marc Franck deacon and Rev Sylvia Levesque sub deacon. Burial followed at St Jean Baptiste de Biennaissance lot.

Audias Leblond St. Joseph’s Church Biddeford Msgr Elie Hevey Marc Franck Sylvia Levesque Diana Rousselle St. Jean Baptiste de Biennaissance St. Joseph's Cemetery Society Albert Masse Joseph Charland Alphonse Theberge John B. Beauchemin Normand Carrier Theodore Goulet Paul LeBlond Theodore LeBlond Adrien LeBlond Emile LeBlond Roland Simard Eugenie Roy Arnold Laroche Downing Nelson Eli Roy Russell King Berlin N.H John LeBlond Nancy LeBlond Lawrence Mass Albert LeBlond Rochester

Portland Weather Summary

The forecast notes clouds and periods of sun with a cool day in the 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Tonight will be fair and cooler with lows near the mid to upper 20s. Saturday is expected to be fair and slightly warmer with highs in the upper 40s and westerly winds 10 to 15 mph.

Portland

Exemplification of First Degree Is Scheduled

Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus completed plans for the first degree exemplification to be held Sunday November 17 at 10 am for Fernand R. Payeur Gerard D. Fournier Robert J. Beaulieu Roger L. Frechette George P. Cantara and Richard L. Goulet. Meetings noted attendance from Rev James J. Mullen Council Old Orchard Beach witness third degree on Nov 29 at St Margaret s Parish Hall Old Orchard Beach and Sanford Council invited to Second District meeting November 24 with supper at 6 30 pm. Commemorative services for all deceased members and reports on a Halloween party with profits for council treasury were reported. A card of thanks to the Auxiliary. second social November 21 at the hall will feature bowling team films games and prizes. Joseph Auger to chair the November 21 program. New Year s dance tickets will be available to members at the November 21 social. The November 30 social and dance was postponed to a later date. Grand Knight Edmond Neault presided.

Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus Washington Street Fernand R. Payeur Gerard D. Fournier Robert J. Beaulieu Roger L. Frechette George P. Cantara Richard L. Goulet Biddeford Group James J. Mullen K. of C Joseph Auger Edmond Neault

Funeral services for Mrs Sears of Saco area

Funeral services were held for Mrs Mary F. Sears of Hudson Massachusetts a former Saco resident who died at a daughter's home. The service was at 2 p m yesterday at Shumway Funeral Home Saco with Rev Paul K Weimer of the First Parish Congregational Church officiating. Burial followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco.

Mary FE. (Monson

Funeral services for Harold An Burnham in Scarborough

Funeral services for Harold An se Burnham of Pine Point Road Scarborough were held at 2 p m yesterday from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco with Rev George Phinney of Blue Point Congregational Church Scarborough officiating Interment was in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Bearers included Harold Presley Donald Jones Howard Slaney Joseph Cyr and Herbert Googins The firing squad and color guard were members of the 817th Combat Support Corps Pease A F B Portsmouth N H The bugler was Bruce Pettengill of the Ralph D Caldwell Post American Legion Portland

Harold A. Burnham Harold Anse Burnham Pine Point Road Scarborough Dennett and Craig Main St Saco George Phinney Blue Point Laurel Hill Cemetery Harold Presley Donald Jones Howard Slaney Joseph Cyr Herbert Googins 817Th Combat Support Corps Pease A. F. B Portsmouth N. H Bruce Pettengill Ralph D. Caldwell American Legion Portland

Plumber Victor Clark Dies in Oakland Trench Collapse

Oakland, AP Victor L. Clark, 36, a plumbing contractor, was buried alive in a 14 foot sewer trench after rain softened earth collapsed. He had left the trench to fetch more pipe when he heard groans and the sides caved in, killing him. Fellow worker Michael Weston reported the accident Thursday night.

Oakland Victor L. Clark Michael Weston

Youth Killed Under Truck in Bangor Incident

Four year old Michael Roy Bryant died when the ice cream truck moved forward while he sat on a narrow platform beside the vehicle. He had been warned to stay away from the truck, officials said. The incident occurred in Bangor.

Bangor Michael Roy Bryant

Traffic plan eyed to ease Five Points congestion

Biddeford Mayor Pomerleau said plans will be prepared in Augusta and reviewed by the city council before changes. He has met SHC representatives and Gov Reed to clear red tape, noting the busy Route 1 intersection with Alfred and Sanford traffic worsened by supermarkets, a restaurant, used car lot, and service stations. The plan aims to end the summer traffic chaos.

Cient Augusta Pomerleau The Highway Commission Biddeford Alfred and Sanford Alfred West Street

Lateral Sewer Construction At Beach Assured

Old Orchard Beach residents are assured of completing the Half Way section sewer after the Raymond Sargent Co. signed the contract. Town officials cut costs by instructing engineers Whitman and Howard to adjust plans and seek federal 50 percent and state 40 percent aid, leaving 20 percent for the town with hope for next year start.

Old Orchard Beach Raymond Sargent Co Whitman and Howard Ellsworth Goodwin Avenue

Squadron For Sons Of Legion Is Organized In Biddeford

The Tighe-Beaudoin Farley Post American Legion in Biddeford organized a new squadron of Sons of the American Legion with thirteen enrolled. Leaders include Aristide Angers chairman, Robert LaBelle adjutant, Roland St Michael past commander and chaplain, and Royal Sheltra commander. Guest speaker Donald Stone outlined uniforms, benefits, and projects. Eligibility limited to sons of living or deceased Legionnaires. Plans approved funds for caps and welcomed new post members Zaitlin, Cote, and Herbert. An initiation will be Dec 7 at Owen-Davis A L Post in Saco. Aiming to attend Area A conference in Portland and a national commander's visit on Nov 21. A special post meeting set for Nov 25 with Anthony J Rump as guest speaker.

Sons of the American Legion Tighe-Beaudoin Farley Post American Legion Elm Street Biddeford Aristide Angers Robert LaBelle Roland St. Michael Royal Sheltra Donald Stone Scarborough Legion Department of Maine Sons of the Legion Joseph Zaitlin Ronald J. Cote Herve Herbert Post Department Owen-Davis A Anthony J Rump Portland

Saco Man Fined On Speeding Charge

Eugene R. Cayes, 21, of 22 Green St Saco appeared before Judge Hilary Mahaney in Saco Municipal Court on Middle Street at 49 mph in a 25 mph zone. Officer Charles Desper filed the complaint. Cayes pleaded guilty and was fined $15.

Eugene R. Cayes Green St Saco Hilary Mahaney Saco Municipal Court Middle Street Charles Desper Cayes

Heel of Shoe Found on Biddeford Street

A journalist on Main Street found a three inch heel believed to be from a new dark royal blue dress shoe. The heel is now on display in the Biddeford Journal newsroom as evidence of a woman walking the streets sans one heel today.

Biddeford Journal Main Street The

Kennedy and Rockefeller Clash Over Job Plans at Convention

Kennedy supports an $11 billion tax cut and federal measures to create jobs while AFL CIO backs him. Rockefeller pushes a national job placement center and strict federal spending limits. Meany urges a 35 hour work week now, criticizing automation as a social curse, and rails against a federal right to work law.

Nelson A. Rockeller New York Rockefeller Kennedy Aflcio AFL Cio George Meany Labor Meany Sen Barry Goldwater Arizona

Crippled Dynafuel collision cleanup near Boston

The Dynafuel drifted east after collision and sank near Quick's Hole with no one aboard. A northeast wind whipped six foot waves as flames burned for hours. Five tankermen were hospitalized with burns. 57 crewmen rode out the night aboard Fernview. Dynafuel, owned by Sun Oil, was in ballast en route to Newark after unloading oil at Newington and Revere.

Boston Quick's Hole Coast Guard Fernview Coast Sun Oil Co Newark N.J Newington N.H Revere Mass

Classified Columns Offer Varied Bargains Daily

Read the classified pages to catch bargains across items from appliances to vehicles. Local listings highlight prices, locations, and contact details for buyers and sellers.

Snag Develops In Wheat Deal With Communists

Washington AP reports a giant $250 million wheat deal with the Soviet bloc hit a snag after a Soviet trade mission suggested bids were pointless for now. A New York dealer quoted officials saying patience may yield talks within days. The Kennedy administration pressed a shipping formula allowing 50 cent domestic vessel use with rate ceilings to move the deal forward.

Washington Russia New York iPost Sergei A. Borisov Kennedy U.S

Camp Ellis Fire Auxiliary Welcomes Zelma Clark Member

The Camp Ellis Volunteers Fire Auxiliary accepted Zelma Clark as a new member at a meeting held in the fire station. President Mabel Cloudman presided with reports by Secretary Greta Greenier Treasurer Ruth Cote and Sunshine Chairman Ruth Stackpole. Past presidents will be hosted Nov 21 with supper at 6 30 p.m. at the fire station.

Zelma Clark Camp Ellis Christine Peterson Betty Worthing Cynthia Lemay Cloudman Peterson Worthing Ruby Bouchard Lillian Gagnon Florence Fitch Carol St. Ours Mary Pendleton Greenier Leona Allen Lillian Morris Cote Marjorie Pendleton Stackpole

First Degree Exemplified by Mullen Council in Old Orchard Beach

In St. Margaret's Parish Hall eight new members were exemplified in the first degree at the Rev. Jams J. Mullen Council Knights of Columbus. Participants included Edward Beaudoin Raymond Hilton Henry Joln John Menard Azarie Roy Marcel Paquette Joseph Burns and Bert Ising. The second degree will be conferred on Nov. 29.

Old Orchard Beach Jams J. Mullen Counci Knights of Columbus St. Margaret's Parish Hall Old Orchard Street Edward Beaudoin Raymond Hilton Henry Joln John Menard Azarie Roy Marcel Paquette Joseph Burns Bert Ising

Art Exhibit Promises Maine Artists at Thornton Academy

The University of Maine Art Department sponsors an exhibit at Thornton Academy to acquaint Maine students with famous local artists. A Thursday library reception from 2 30 to 4 features hosts Priscilla Gagnon Bruce Burns Joan Mogan and others. Works include William Zorach William Grant Sherry Roger Deering William Fisher Robert Laurent Edna Perkins Chris Ritter and Jessie B Trefethen among others from Portland Kennebunk Ogunquit Cape Neddick and nearby towns.

Art Department The University of Maine Maine Thornton Academy Priscilla Gagnon Bruce Burns Joan Mogan Claire Gagne James Craig Irene Halasz Donald Fecteau Harry Viahakos Priscilla el

Rummage Sale Planned by Saco Madisses

The Madises of the Saco First Parish Congregational Church held a meeting at the church parish house to plan a rummage sale for Wednesday November 20 from 9 30 am to noon at Beach Street parish house Saco. A nominating committee was formed to present a 1964 slate of officers and the group announced a covered dish supper and Christmas party at the January parish meeting.

Saco First Parish Beach Street Saco Ruth Meserve Elvira Lord Catherine Bean Rose Dyer Verna Mailman Marjorie Kimball Geneve Lamontagne Florence Northrop Irene Townsend Ada Stackpole Vonetta Dennett Lillian Lamb Venetta Dennett Esther Black Elaine Chadbourne Augusta State Hospital

Saco Baptists Observe Consecration Day Sermon on Money Changers

Saco United Baptist Church will hold Consecration Sunday on November 17 during morning worship to pledge support for current expenses and 1964 missionary work. Rev. Stanley A. Bennett will preach on Money Changers in the Temple, with Rodney Watson speaking for the finance committee. Those not pledging will be contacted later in the week. The senior choir, directed by Clayton Eaton, will sing Hear My Prayer by Will James, with Mrs. Mary Hill at the organ.

Saco United Baptist Church Stanley A. Bennett Rodney FE. Watson Clayton Eaton Will James Mary Hill

Defendant Acquitted After Glassy-Eyed Testimony

In Miami Florida a woman charged with drunken driving was described by police as glassy-eyed during testimony on Thursday The defense conceded The defendant wears contact lenses and was acquitted preserving the factual outcome of the case.

Miami Fla

Eye Exam Program Slated At St Marys Biddeford

St Marys Association announced an eye testing program to be held November 21 at St Marys School in Biddeford supervised by Dr J Edward Whelan. The meeting covered Harvest Dance cleanup after a recent fire donation day for the Sisters of Mercy on November 23 and plans for a January smorgasbord supper.

St. Mary's School Biddeford St. Mary's J. Edward Whelan Arthur Girard David Twomey Sisters of Mercy

Adah Chapter Past Matrons Planning Dinner

The Adah Chapter Past Matrons of Biddeford Maine announced a Christmas dinner for December 16 at the home of Mrs. Helen Parks in Biddeford Pool. Co hostesses were Mrs. Bertha Butler and Mrs. Edna Stackpole. A food sale is planned for December 6 at Masonic Hall.

Helen Parks Biddeford Pool Masonic Hall Biddeford Agnes Lachance Ruth Wolfertz Bailey Lachance Edna Woodman Lois Burnham Gertrude Davis Frances Smith Gladys Louise Harpoothan Arlene Johnson Gladys Goodwin Parks Stackpole Butler Hazel Beety Tate

Secret Pals Revealed at Saco Firemen’s Auxiliary Party

The Saco Firemen’s Auxiliary announced during a meeting at Mrs. Mary Cantara’s Maple Street home that secret pals would be revealed at the December 12 Christmas party at the fire station. President Mrs. Ruth Sammon led prayers as reports were read, bills approved, and a silent auction conducted. Mrs. Cantara won the mystery award and refreshments followed hosted by Mrs. Cantara with a social evening.

Saco Mary Cantara Maple Street Ruth Scammon Yes Cantara Rita Jacques Spring Street

School committee to raise funds for new equipment

The article lists committee members including chairman William Cosgrove and Amadeo Miniatti to explore equipment needs at the school. Rev Sr. Mary Bernadus notes the lack of facilities and announces future projects to purchase a mimeograph machine and a movie projector. A drive to increase Associates membership will be held with refreshments provided by fifth and sixth grade room mothers.

William Cosgrove Amedeo Miniatti Dennis Addorio Philip Cantara Richard Dutcher Carmen D'Amico James Miniani Haley Booth Edward Reilly Mary Bernadus

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