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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1963

Page

2

McCarthy Returns From 11 College Tour

Joseph McCarthy guidance director at Thornton Academy has returned from a tour of 11 colleges in New York State. He visited Union College Rensselaer Colgate Russell Sage Cornell Elmira Hobart and William Smith Wells Syracuse University and Mohawk Valley Community College.

Joseph McCarthy Thornton Academy New York State Union Rensselaer Colgate Russell Sage Cornell Elmira Hobart William Smith Wells Syracuse University Mohawk Valley Community College

Community clubs schedule joint and unit meetings

The Fremont Club and Auxiliary A will hold a joint meeting at p.m. tomorrow in Alfred Street hall Biddeford. Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters meet tonight at 7 30 at the K of P Hall Saco. York County Salon 257 Eight and Forty meet Thursday at 8 p.m. at Florence Lewis Lawn Avenue Saco. Home Extension members learn Christmas Candle Making Thursday at 9 30 a.m. Atlantic Firemen's Hall Cape Porpoise. Those not yet contacted need paraffin one quart milk container a candle and a tray of ice cubes. Squadron 2 Sons of the American Legion meet at 7 tonight in the post home Elm Street Biddeford.

Fremont Club Auxiliy A Alfred Street Hall Biddeford Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall Saco York County Florence Lewis Lawn Avenue Atlantic Firemen’s Cape Porpoise Sons of the American Legion Post Elm Street

Saco area church notes outline Thursday gatherings

The Youth Choir of Saco School Street Methodist Church will rehearse Thursday at 3 15 p m at the church. Mid week Prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at Bible Baptist Church 144 Ferry road Saco. A prayer and Bible study is Thursday at 7 30 p m at First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach. A prayer meeting is Thursday at 7 30 p m at First Assembly of God Church of Saco Ahepa Home 22 Pleasant Street. The November meeting of the Commission on Membership and Evangelism of Saco School Street Methodist Church will be held Thursday at 1 15 p m at the parsonage.

Saco School Street Methodist Church Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Assembly of Coo Ahepa Pleasant Street Commission On Membership Saco School Street

Bloody Tarawa battle remembered on 20th anniversary

Marine Gen. David M. Shoup recalls the Tarawa assault in stark terms as photos meant for a stranger prompt memories of key seconds. A passport mix up links Prof. Barghoorn to a Soviet police encounter, while Cambodia rejects US aid and inches communism forward in Southeast Asia amidst regional tension. Caracas battles kill nineteen and wound seventy in a communist terrorist clash as leaders convene in Honolulu to shape Vietnam policy.

Tarawa David M. Shoup Frederick C. Barghoorn Arcot Cambodia United States U.S Southeast Asia Caracas

Biddeford Boy Hurt In Bike Car Crash

A 10 year old Biddeford boy was treated and released from Webber Hospital after a bicycle he rode collided with a car at a Biddeford shopping center. The rider, Norman Gregoire of Foss Street, was injured when the bike struck a vehicle driven by Clarence L Nickerson of Kennebunk.

Biddeford Webber Hospital Norman Gregoire Foss Street Clarence L. Nickerson Kennebunk

Saco Civilian Defense Chief Announces New Windshield Sticker Rule

Clarence Holt announces state regulations on windshield stickers. Beginning with the April inspection period, all stickers must be placed on the extreme left corner of the windshield in a 3x3 space. Civilian defense personnel will place their identification sticker beside the inspection sticker.

Clarence Holt Saco Civilian Defense

Christmas Toys On Sale At Notre Dame Thrift Shop

The Notre Dame Hospital Thrift Shop at 141 Elm St Biddeford now displays Christmas toys donated for resale. Chairman Mrs August Albert says renovations are complete with co chairs Miss Elizabeth Maguire and Miss Louise Maguire of Kennebunk assisting. donations are being accepted.

Notre Dame Hospital Thrift Shop Elm St Biddeford August Albert Elizabeth Maguire Louise Maguire Kennebunk

Deaths of Mrs Julia Thomas 79 Biddeford Ireland-born widower

Mrs Julia Thomas 79 of 405 Main St Biddeford died after a long illness in a Saco nursing home She was born in Cork County Ireland on 16 1884 the daughter of Edward and Julia Kelly Fla ke a member of St Marys Parish and a charter member of St Marys Assumption Sodality Survivors include her widow Harold E Thomas and several cousins A requiem high mass will be sung at 9 am Friday in St Marys Church with interment in the family lot in St Marys Cemetery Biddeford Friends may call Cos grove Funeral Home 326 Elm St Biddeford tonight 7 9 and tomorrow 2 5 and 7 9 pm

Julia Thomas Main St Biddeford Saco Cork Ireland Edward and Julia (Kelly) Flake St. Mary’s St. Mary's Assumption Sodality Harold E. Thomas St. Mary’s Church St. Mary's Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St

Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Louise Cormier

Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's Church for Mrs. Marie Louise Cormier. Rt. Rev. Msgr. Elie Hevey celebrated a solemn high requiem Mass assisted by Rev. Marc Franck and Rev. Norman Carrier with St. Joseph's Choir and organist Mrs. Diana Rousselle. Bearers were Aime Dersro­siers, Edgar Cabana, Joseph Lefebvre, and Henri Bourque. honorary bearers were Ste. Anne Sodality members. Burial followed in St. Joseph's Cemetery with committal prayers by Father Franck.

Mariel Henri Bourque The Ste. Anne

Funeral services for Arthur J. Viger Biddeford

Funeral services for Arthur J. Viger of 176 Elm Street Biddeford were held at 9 this morning from St. Joseph's Church. Msgr. Elie Hevey celebrated the requiem high mass with Rev. Norman Carrier as deacon and Rev. Sylvia Levesque as subdeacon. Delegations from Societe St. Jean Baptiste and local lodges attended along with family from Hartford, Webster, Salem, Lawrence, Granby, Drummondville, and other towns.

Arthur J. Viger Elm St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Msgr Elie Hevey Viger Norman Carrier Sylvia Levesque St. Joseph's St. Andre’s Knights of Harmony Charles Proulx Diana Rousselle Joseph, Charland John B. Beauchemain Eustache Camire Joseph G. Caron Albert L. Masse Societe St. Jean Baptiste Richard Dutremble Burleigh M. Richards Jr Roland Langlais Harry Roux Coyle Meserve Osborn Amireault Alfred Nutter Father Levesque Maurice Viger Hartford Conn Philias Bernadette Jalbert Webster Mass Louis Caseault Webster Noella Cazeault Marie Levesque Salem Laura Pomerleau New Britain Robert Dugal Brunswick Rosario Levesque C. Joseph Boudreault George LeBlanc Elphege Boudreau Salem Mass Mabel Landry Alice Roux Louis Letourneau Simone Bergeron Fedora Cadorette Maurice J. Maurice Arlene Wood Sanford Irene Turgeon Lawrence

Funeral services for Harry L Merrill at Biddeford church

Funeral services for Harry Leroy Merrill owner of the Lookout Hotel Ogunquit were held yesterday afternoon at 1 30 from the Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco Rev Edmund W Beal pastor of the Biddeford and Saco Universalist Unitarian Churches officiated and burial was in Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford.

Harry Leroy § Merrill Elm St Biddeford Ogunquit Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco Edmund W. Beal

More Candidates Running At Beach District 4

Old Orchard Beach town clerk Esther S. Crowley announced additions to the District 4 town meeting candidate list. New entrants include Arthur Loranger Alfred C. Dion Ralph Lariviere and former members Alexander A. Pike and A Gertrude Leonard.

Old Orchard Beach Esther S. Crowley Town Meeting Arthur Loranger Alfred C. Dion Ralph Lariviere Alexander A. Pike A. Gertrude Leonard

Reed appoints Dietrich to lead Maine Children and Youth panel

Gov. Reed named Albert G. Dietrich of Orrington to head the new State Committee on Children and Youth. He also named Donald Corrigan of South Bristol to the Advisory Committee on Education and Robina M. Hedges as coordinator of state services for the mentally retarded. A Greek seismologist Angelos G. Galanopoulos had theorized that Atlantis stood in the

Reed Augusta Albert G. Dietrich Orrington State Committee On Children and Donald Corrigan South Bristol Robina M. Hedges Maine

Portland Weather Outlook This Afternoon

This afternoon expect sunshine and a bit warmer with highs near 50 in the south and 40 in the north. North to northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight fair then increasing clouds late with lows in the low to mid 30s and southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Thursday cloudy with light rain developing as southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.

Portland

Saco PTA Hosts Social Worker Speaker on Mental Health

Mrs. Sarah M. Dale of the Community Child and Family Guidance Association spoke to the Saco PTA at Young School about early detection of emotional problems and national mental health as the top health issue. The clinic serves Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kennebunk, and Sanford with a team of psychiatrist, social worker, and psychologist.

Sarah M. Dale Community Child and Family Guidance Association Saco Parent- Teacher Association Young School Guidance Association Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Sanford William Searle PTA Ernest Huot William Hyland George Gendron Ormand Bedell Roger Marden Norman Means Stanley Hallett Robert Larochelle Joseph Harper Gilbert Luce James McGaffin Rodrique Bergeron Earl Pratt Hugh McDonald Howard Cushman Kenneth Johnson

Augusta Vote Totals Confirmed by Governor and Council

Gov Reed and the Executive Council accepted the November 5 referendum and special election results. Bond approvals totaled about 17 million dollars with a 3 million Chebeague Island bridge toll rejected. two constitutional amendments passed. a new state senator and four Republicans elected to vacancies. Voting tallies listed by the State Election Division cover academy dining bonds, highway and bridge construction, student housing, state property renovations, and the Chebeague bridge. Special elections for State Senate and House seats in Knox, Augusta, Freedom Northport, Searsport Prospect, Lubec class reflected party winners with vote counts.

Augusta Reed Executive Council Chebeague Island Maine Maritime Academy Latte House of Representatives State Senate Knox County Albert W. Hoffies Camden Hugo A. Lehtinen Sr Saint George House Bennett D. Katz Richard J. Dumont Freedom Northport Lee E. Evans Lester L. Weser D-Northport Searsport Prospect Klass Joshua W. Curtis Sr Alton W. Grin ‘Dle Sr D-Prospect Lubec Sumner T. Pike R-Lubec Doris W. Denbow D-Lubec

Sea of Crete Remains Identify Santoria Thirasia Kameni

Fragmentary report notes the Sea of Crete remnants correspond to the present islands of Santoria Thirasia and Kameni. Logged as an archival geographic reference with limited readable detail.

Sea of Crete Santoria Thirasia Kameni

Millionaire urges joint effort to curb automation job losses

New York AP Millionaire businessman John S. Snyder Jr. warned that automation threatens large scale unemployment and social upheaval if jobs for displaced workers are not created. He urged AFL-CIO government and industry to collaborate, supporting a reduced work week and a united approach. Meany and delegates largely rejected restoring the ostracized Teamsters.

New York John S. Snyder Jr United States Snyder Afl-Cio National Association of Manufacturers George Meany Meany Teamsters Union Teamsters U.S. Industries Inc

Saco Youth Indicted On Weapons Count

William A. Mc Phail, 19, of Saco and Victor A. Mitchell of Portland, inmates at South Windham Men’s Reformatory, indicted on possessing unregistered and illegally altered firearms linked to a February Saco burglary at Lou's Shell Station. Grand Jury handed eight true bills before Judge Edward T. Gignoux. Mc Phail arrested February 14 for breaking, entering and larceny. five cartons of cigarettes, five tonic bottles and $2 from a vending machine were taken.

Portland William A. McPhail Holmes Road Saco Victor A. Mitchell South Windham Federal Grand Jury Edward T. Gignoux McPhail Lou's Shell Station North Street Robert Foran Alberick Martin Everett Boden

Local Birth Announcements From Webber Hospital

To Everett L. Quattrone at 13 Deering Ave Saco a son Everett Lewis Jr weighing 6 11 born Nov 15 To Leo A Chand at 31 Ray St Biddeford a daughter Carol Anne weighing 7 1 2 born Nov 15 To Paul Cowgill Post Road Wells a daughter Debra Ann weighing 8 1 2 born Nov 17 To Ben La montagne Biddeford a daughter Janet Marie weighing 6 5 born Nov 17 To Austin Coleman Buxton Road Saco a daughter Margaret Ann weighing 7 3 born Nov 17 To Rene Lemelin 21 St Marys Biddeford a daughter Shellie Ann weighing 7 1 2 born Nov 18 To Gerald RB Carey Pine Point Scarborough a son David Albert weighing 7 4 born Nov 18

Webber Hospital Everett L. Quattrone Deering Ave Saco Everett Lewis Jr Leo A. Marchand Ray St Biddeford Carol Anne Paul Cowgill Post Road Wells Debra Ann Ben L. Lamontagne Janet Marie Austin Coleman Buxton Road Margaret Ann Rene G Lemelin St. Mary's St Shellie Ann Gerald RB. Carey Pine Point Scarborough David Albert

Stocks Pause as Two Major Brokers Are Suspended

New York trading opened with mixed prices and moderate volume as two large brokerage houses on the New York and American stock exchanges were suspended amid financial concerns. The market showed uncertainty with AT&T dividend policy still unclear. The Dow rose slightly to 737.51, while the AP average held at 277.0, and notable movers included Xerox rebounding after a loss, IBM and Polaroid gaining, and CBS slipping about two points.

NEW York American Stock Exchanges New York Stock Exchange At&t Motors Associated Press U.S Xerox

Two Brothers Injured In Saco Car Accident

In Saco on Temple Street Dennis Chocka eight and his brother William Chocka three were injured when a rock arm broke on a car front wheel causing a crash that ended at a tree. The car driver William Chocka junior forty seven of Pepperell Street faced police findings. damage estimated at 350 dollars. Dennis remained at Webber Hospital for observation.

Dennis Chocka William Chocka Temple St William Chocka Jr Pepperell St Saco Dennis Webber Hospital

Cross Rock Project Revived With Park and Road Plans

Senator Edward P. Cyr outlined a revised Cross Rock hydro proposal for the upper St. John River. The plan would flood valleys but include a wilderness park on the Little Black River, a North route to a Canadian highway, and a canoe route from Pittston Farm to the Allagash River. Cyr argues Allagash water is essential and faults Interior Department plans as harming Maine’s economy. Attorney General Hancock says decisions await the Legislature, with Cyr aiming for action in a forthcoming special session.

Penobscot Cross Rock Cyr St. John Allagash U.S. Interior Department Dickey Upper Interior Department Passamaquoddy Maine Stewart L. Udall Atty Frank E. Hancock

Petition for Mandamus Writ Filed in Alfred

A petition for a writ of mandamus was filed on November 19 1963 with the Supreme Judicial Court Justice Cecil J Siddall at Alfred by Edward L Caron Jr minor by Elizabeth L Caron his mother and next friend both of Biddeford. Defendants include Biddeford Superintendent of Schools Raymond A Kenneally Biddeford High School principal Paul Stebbins Mayor William Pomerleau as Board of Education chairman and board members Frederick J Warner Roger C Nadeau Lucien Doyon and Joseph M Patane. The petition seeks a diploma certifying graduation from Biddeford High School. Caron Jr was class of 1963. Hearing set for 10 am Tuesday at Alfred.

Supreme Judicial Court Cecil J. Siddall Alfred Edward L. Caron Jr Elizabeth L. Caron Biddeford Raymond A. Kenneally Paul Stebbins William Pomerleau Board of Education Frederick J. Warner Roger C. Nadeau Lucien Doyon Joseph M. Patane Biddeford High School Caron Jr

Barghoorn Relates Suspected Abduction in Russia Encounter

Barghoorn recounts being approached by a young man who offered a roll of newspapers after asking if he was American. He took the roll, feared propaganda, and was grabbed and hustled into a car. He insists he was not on any intelligence mission during this trip or prior visits to Russia.

Barghoorn Russia

Congo Forcefully Detains Soviet Diplomats at Brazzaville

Eyewitness accounts describe Congolese authorities deflating car tires, dragging two Soviet diplomats from a vehicle at Brazzaville ferry landing, and beating them as they were loaded into an army truck. A British official alerted the Soviet embassy as the fate of the Russians remained unknown.

Czechoslovakia Bulgaria Congo Brazzaville Douglas Blyth United Arab Republic

Hospital Expansion at Webber Progress Report

John Rogers campaign details are continued with chair man Joseph S Audie reporting $55 023.39. Construction at the Webber Hospital began in August and is on schedule per administrator Carleton F Davis. Roof work on the new third floor is underway while outer walls of outpatient and tram additions near completion. The goal is to roof and close in before severe weather, then interior work through winter. The project will raise capacity from 93 to 126 beds, with space for 133, plus expanded x ray, outpatient and emergency services, redesigned admin offices, and larger waiting rooms.

Pace One Paign Joseph S. Audie Carleton F. Davis Davis Webber Hospital

Voter Slate For Seven Wards Listed With Alternates

Ward by ward the article lists candidates for ward offices including wardens and ward clerks with alternates. Several named individuals appear such as Jacqueline Corneau Earl Emens Theodore Poirier Robert Lockhart Theresa Pendleton Richard Braley Dorothy Huff and William Haase. Mayor Whelan calls for an early meeting of candidates to plan an organizational campaign.

Stackpole Col T. B. Gillette Hortense Keith Roy Tounge Ruby Packard Ralph Hawkes Ethel Day Willett Jacqueline Corneau Anne Shaw Earle Emens Arthur Rumery Theodore Poirier Miss Hall Robert Lockhart Theresa Pendleton Paul Henri U.S. Navy Richard Braley Charron Dorothy Huff William Haase Whelan

Welfare director to distribute surplus food in Saco

Mrs Edith Smith director for Welfare in Saco announced today that surplus food will be given out Friday at Saco City Hall from 9 am to noon and from 1 to 9 pm. The hours are set to serve residents with available supplies.

Edith Smith Saco Saco City Hall

Biddeford Pool Woman Killed In Wells Mishap

A Biddeford Pool woman, Alma C. Allen, about 70, died when her car hit a bridge abutment on U.S. Route 1 at Buffam's Hill near Wells. Her husband Frank W. Allen, 81, was critically injured with a broken leg and dislocated ankle. both were in a northbound 1962 sedan. The Ogunquit Rescue Squad aided, and state police investigated. Mrs Allen’s body was taken to Bibber Funeral Home. funeral plans were pending. Sons Lauritsen W. Allen of Lawrence, Mass., and another son from Virginia were en route.

Wells Biddeford Buffam iHill Alma C. Allen Alexander Mogocsi York County Ogunquit Robert J. Janson

House Passes Local Survey Funds Bill

The House approved a public works measure totaling 4.276 billion dollars to finance river flood control reclamation programs and other activities. It includes a 50000 grant for Saco River survey and a 6500 survey of Biddeford Pool Harbor. The bill moves to the Senate for consideration.

Washington House Senate Saco River Biddeford Pool

Advisory Council Has First Meeting

The Advisory Council to the Department of Economic Development will be advisory only, says chairman Hals Smith. After a first meeting with Gov. Reed and Commissioner Standish Bachman, Smith stated the council will not formulate policy.

Allied Crude Vegetable in Credit Strain Over Oil Futures

Stock Allied Crude Vegetable, a large dealer in foreign and domestic markets, faced potential trouble from over-extended credit linked to vegetable oils and futures. Reports say the firm may have missed calls on about 27 million dollars as prices declined, amid brokerage firms required to maintain net capital at one twentieth of liabilities.

Allied Crude Vegetable Chicago New York Soviet Bloc New York Stock Exchange

Vatican Debates Declarations on Jews and Religious Liberty

The Vatican continues to clash over two declarations added to the schema, provoking criticism from several bishops who argue the matter should stay within Christian unity. Some Middle East patriarchs warn of political implications, while U S prelates stress the declarations are linked to ecumenism and should remain in the schema. Cardinal Meyer and Bishop Jermini comment on support and caution in ongoing discussions.

Middle East Council Cardinal Meyer U.S Giuseppe Jermini Lu‘gano

Seven studies listed by Bangor council on education

The Professional Council on Education will study seven subjects this school year. The Conant report on education of teachers, age children start school, certification of teachers, evaluation of teacher performance, educational television, guidance in elementary schools, and optimal elementary school size for a supervising principal.

Bangor Conant Professional Council On Education

Centennial Observance Preserves Lincoln Gettysburg Address

The Biddeford-Saco Civil War Centennial Commission marked the 100th anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address with framable copies given to local schools during ceremonies in Biddeford City Hall. Chairman David Grindle presided and spoke, with principals and mayors receiving certificates, and Donald Beal reciting the address as the Junior High Band played selections.

Biddeford-Saco Abraham Lincoln Biddeford David Grindle Sons of the Union Veterans Centennial Commission Paul Stebbins Biddeford High Robert Bowie Thornton Academy Saco Brother Albert St. Louis Robert Hodge Gertrude Doliff Emery School Clara Stone Washington Street Willie Pomerleau J. Edward Whelan Raymond Kenneally Jasper Beane Biddeford United Baptist Church Lincoln Donald Beal Horace Killam

National Civilian Defense Survey Planned This Week

Civilian defense officials announce a nationwide warning drill from November 25 to 29 for defense personnel only. No general alarm will sound. Saco will serve as the warning point for York County with about 1,500 participants including the Red Cross and Civil Air Patrol. The drills cover the entire county in about five minutes.

Clarence Holt Saco York County Red Cross Civil Air Patrol

Betancourt faces term limit as Leoni leads race

Snipers out a five year term. His term ends next March. The constitution prohibits Betancourt from succeeding himself. But his Democratic Action party's candidate, Raul Leoni, is virtually assured of defeating his six opponents in the presidential race.

Betancourt Democratic Action Party Raul Leoni

Surplus Food Distribution Planned at Old Orchard Beach Hall

Town manager Leon Jones announced surplus food will be distributed Monday and Tuesday at Old Orchard Beach Town Hall. Hours are 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Eligible residents who have not registered are urged to do so on those dates.

Old Orchard Beach Leon Jones Old Orchard Beach Town Hall Jones

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