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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1963
Page
2
Donald F Howard fireman USN son of Mrs Lois Howard 55 Spring St Saco serves aboard guided missile destroyer USS John King homeported Norfolk Virginia
Inspection of officers will take place at 7 30 PM at Biddeford City Building. Highpine Chapter DeMolay meeting at Highpine Masonic Hall Wells has been postponed in respect to the late President John F Kennedy as announced by Master Councillor James Rae Sanford
Midweek prayer and praise service set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Biddeford United Baptist church Holy Communion to be celebrated Tuesday at 6 a m in Christ Episcopal church Biddeford Prayer meeting planned Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church Route 9 A Wells Home League of the Saco Salvation Army meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m Informal sermon discussion titled In But Not of The World will be held Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Fellowship Hall United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford
Washington AP reports Republicans reassessing 1964 prospects after Kennedy assassination and Johnson’s ascent. Nixon emerges as a potential second bid option while GOP strategists weigh civil rights and welfare policy contrasts. Rockefeller’s nomination path hinges on overcoming personal scandal, prompting some liberals to consider Nixon as a fallback champion for the party.
Mrs Clairina Delorge 87 of 1173 South St Biddeford died at home after a long illness. Widow of Edouard Delorge she co founded Ed Delorge Baking Co. Born Sept 11 1876 in Arthabaska Quebec she moved to Maine as a child. Survived by daughters Alice Corneau Florence Auger Cecile Baillargeon two sons Roland Delorge Paul G Delorge two brothers George Morin Laudium Morin 18 grandchildren 27 great grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral at St Josephs Church Wednesday at 8 30 am. Friends may call Bolduc Funeral Home Monday and Tuesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 pm.
Cagetan Durette aged 98 died yesterday morning at his home 23 Lincoln St Saco after long residence in the area born in Canada son of Louis and Philomene Thibeault Durette carpenter by trade and Notre Dame de Lourdes Church parishioner.He received a gold headed cane in 1960 as oldest Franco American citizen of Biddeford Saco area Surviving daughters Amanda Courtois Jacobo Berthe Fournier Juliette Quinn Eva Beall son Antonio Durette sister Cecile Grant several grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral services set for Tuesday 9 am from Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco Friends may call Cote Funeral Home today until 10 pm.
Vernon V. Randall 52 of 2 Melvin Ave Old Orchard Beach died suddenly at home. Born in Canaan Feb 16 1911 he was son of Ulysses and Jeannette Randall and for 25 years worked at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery. He was a member of First Parish Congregational Church Saco. Survived by widow Jeanie Smith Randall son James Donald Randall Dover NH and daughter Mrs Shirley A Tarr Biddeford. Funeral from Dennett and Son Funeral Home 365 Main Saco Wednesday at 1 30 with burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. Friends may call Tuesday 4 6 and 7 9 PM.
Mrs. Alice H. Rhodes aged 88 of Goodwins Mills Lyman died early Sunday at home. Widow of George G. Rhodes she was born February 15 1876 in Lyman to Alvah and Amedia Hatch. She headed City Mission Society and belonged to Universalist Church Daughters of Ruth and Adah Chapter Eastern Star. Survived by son Carl K. and granddaughter Barbara Pillsbury with three great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 Dennett Craig Funeral Home Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford no visiting hours.
Ste Therese and Union St Jean Baptiste groups will meet at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford tonight at 8 to pay respects to Mrs Edouard Delorge.
In Miami Beach Florida Israel Rosen of Saco Maine and Melvin Golding of Portland won top score in their section at the fall National Contract Bridge Championships at the Hotel Americana. The entry included 576 contestants in the greater Miami pairs one session championship where Rosen and Golding tied for fourth overall.
Cold tonight with lows in the 20s and teens in valleys. Tuesday brings increasing clouds and moderating temperatures as a broader warming trend develops.
Wells police and state troopers search for two men who stole 786 dollars from Wells Service Station on Sanford Road Saturday afternoon. They were described as thin, one over six feet, wearing work clothes and driving a red car. Police set road blocks toward Sanford and other areas as they pursue leads.
The Saco Rebekahs invite members to a reception for Audrey Rutherford warden of the Maine Rebekah Assembly on Saturday November 30 at 8 p.m. in the Calais Masonic Temple. Silent prayer for President Kennedy observed. gifts sent to Odd Fellows Home Auburn. A supper for the Odd Fellows Encampment and school of instruction is planned for January 18.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH A Sanford man Henry F. Gregoire 32 was booked at police headquarters on DUI charges after a gas pump scraping and door bumping incident at Roland's Garage 37 Saco Ave His 1956 sedan sustained left side damage He was released on 300 bail pending Trial Justice Court Tuesday evening
About 400 people attended a requiem high mass at St Monica's Church in Kennebunkport. Extra seats were needed as the church seats 300, and many stood. A number of non Catholics were among the attendees.
Wade cited FBI confirmation that the March mail order rifle’s serial number matched the gun that killed Kennedy. A photo allegedly shows Oswald with the rifle in an at attention stance, holding a trifle and copies of the Daily Worker and The Militant, with shells found near the assassin’s box at the ambush window.
New England joined the nation in a final tribute to John F. Kennedy with services planned across six states. Brookline born and Boston political roots figure in ceremonies while state houses and churches close for memorials. Banks, stores, schools, and transit adjust ops as victims’ nation salutes the late president. Cardinal Cushing led prayers and described Kennedy as a devoted husband and father amid national mourning.
Two Biddeford residents faced fines in Municipal Court after driving over fire hoses at a blaze scene. Edward J. Ruel, 23, was fined 40 dollars suspended. Ronald Chretien, 15, received a 50 dollar fine and 60 days jail with 40 suspended, plus special probation for six months. A theft charge against Frank Romeo of Newington, Connecticut, was filed without plea. A drunken driving charge against Vir was noted.
Kennebunk and Kennebunkport closed stores and schools in respect to President Kennedy. Special Protestant and Catholic services were held, with public memorials planned at South Congregational Church and St Monica’s Church. Mails ran on holiday hours, and two local legal cases were heard by Associate Judge Gerald Nason.
Saco police received reports of a break and theft of building materials over the past week. Contractor Van Tsomides said he lost a 50 pound keg of 8d nails and a 50 pound keg of 6d nails plus a roll of plastic window covering from a Lafayette Street home under construction after 4:30 p m yesterday. Saco Steel Co employee Daniel Boothby reported a weekend break in despite no interior office intrusion and no apparent loss.
Stores close for the day as post office runs on holiday hours. Edwards Division workers are excused at 11 30 AM. Key operations staff must return at 3 30 PM to cover regular shift hours. Second and third shifts maintain normal schedule.
A terse item notes President Kennedy could operate between 11 30 and 1 30 while indicating that Boers Fibre Co and Reuffel Esser York Products Div Senehenik are closed all day. The fragment references corporate closures and a presidential time window without further context.
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