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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1963

Page

2

Local Personal Notices From Saco and Biddeford

Mrs. Emma Verrill, 64 Franklin St., Saco, is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs. Hester L. Hanson, 80 Summer St., Saco, is a surgical patient at Maine Osteopathic Hospital in Portland. Mrs. Alyce Coffey, 8 Hillcrest Ave., Old Orchard Beach, has returned home after surgery. Ernest N. Fontaine's son, en gineerman fireman USN, stationed aboard attack transport USS Lenawee, returned to San Diego with Amphibious Squadron One.

Emma Verrill Franklin St Saco Webber Hospital Hester L. Hanson Summer St Maine Osteopathic Hospital Portland Alyce Coffey Hillcrest Ave Old Orchard Beach Mercy Hospital Jean Paul E. Fontaine USN Ernest N. Fontaine Prospect St Biddeford Lenawee San Diego Calif Amphibious Squadron One

Church Choirs and Services Across Biddeford Saco Area

Weekly church activities include Biddeford United Church of Christ rehearsals on Wednesday for Junior at 6 15 and Senior at 7, Advent Christian and Faith Tabernacle services in nearby towns, and a Salvation Army Thanksgiving service in Saco. A charity chat line for mothers begins Nov 27 at Biddeford Church of Christ Fellowship Hall.

Biddeford Advent Christian Church Cha Street Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Saco School Street Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Biddeford Church

Banded Milk Sale Banned by Maine Court Action

A Maine court barred the Maine Milk Commission from enforcing an order allowing dealers to sell two half gallons or four quarts at the same price as a single gallon. Justice Francis W. Sullivan granted Cumberland Farms Inc a restraining injunction, ruling the price order violated state law and disadvantaged the chain with stores in southwestern Maine.

Portland Maine Milk Commission Supreme Court Francis W. Sullivan Cumberland Farms Northern, Inc Canton Mass Cumberland Farms Maine Sullivan

Deaths Mrs Florence B Humphrey 74 Biddeford resident

Mrs Florence B Humphrey 74 died suddenly this morning while en route to a local hospital. Born February 12, 1889 in New York City she was the daughter of George and Harriet West and widow of Abram Humphrey. Surviving are two sons Clarence Dryden Detroit and John Dryden Toledo, a daughter Mrs Thompson, six grandchildren, several great grandchildren and one niece. Funeral services Friday at 1 p.m. from Shumway Funeral Home Saco with calling hours Wednesday and Thursday 7 to 9 p.m.

Florence B. Humphrey Edith Thompson High St Biddeford New York City George Harriet West Foss Street Methodist Church Abram Humphrey Clarence Dryden Detroit Mich John Dryden Toledo Ohio Thompson Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Saco

Mrs Emma Pugsley 82 BiddefordEducator Dies After Illness

Emma Pugsley of Biddeford 82 died at a convalescent home after a lengthy illness. She taught locally 1924 1935 became principal of Washington Grammar School in 1936 until retirement Feb 7 1948. Surviving brother Joseph Lausier Marblehead nieces nephews. Funeral at St Josephs Friday 9 am. Bolduc Funeral Home hours for viewing.

Emma Lausier Pugsley Biddeford Birch Street Bidde Biddeford Teachers Association York County Teachers Association Maine Teachers Association St. Joseph’s Church Our Lady of Victory Circle Louis B. Lausier Pugsley Joseph Lausier Marblehead Mass St.Joseph’s Church Bolduc Alfred St

Weather forecast for Portland coastal region

Small craft warnings issued along the coast. This afternoon variable cloudiness and warmer with highs in the mid 40s. South to easterly winds 15 to 25 mph. Tonight mostly cloudy and mild with lows in the low to mid 30s. Winds shift to 10 to 20 mph. Wednesday expect considerable cloudiness and warmer conditions.

Portland

Tides Chart for Late November

The table lists tide timings for November days 26 through 29 with morning and evening high and low values. High tides occur in the morning and evening at gradually later times, while low tides shift later in the day.

Warm Air Returns Across New England After Cold Snap

A two day cold spell ending yields to warm air from the west and southwest. Temperatures rise from teens to the mid 30s in the north and upper 40s in the south with increasing clouds and possible light snow in northern Maine. Early readings show Newport Vermont at 16 and Boston at 31 with other towns ranging from 18 in Montpelier to 25 in Provincetown.

Boston New England Newport Montpelier Pittsfield Mass U.S. Weather Bureau Maine Caribou Lebanon N.H Portsmouth Concord N.il Portland Burlington Greenville Worcester Old Town Providence R.I Hartford

Community club and fraternal meetings in Biddeford Saco area

The Delta Alpha Club hosts a 7 30 p m Christmas party at Mrs Doroth y Tarbox 435 Main St Saco Also Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella meets at 8 tonight in St John s Hall Biddeford and is open to members and guests Division 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary meets at 8 15 tonight at Main and Elm Biddeford with plans for the Christmas party and a fall charity drive progress report Biddeford Civil Defense and Public Safety Organization meets at 7 30 tonight at President Ruth Browns Lessard Ave Biddeford A special Tighe Beaudoin Farley Post American Legion meeting at 8 tonight in the Legion Home Elm St Biddeford features guest speaker Anthony J Rumo past department commander and rehabilitation chair Auxiliary of Division 2 AOH meets tonight at 8 in Mason St Hall Biddeford.

Delta Alpha Club Dorothy Tarbox Main St Saco Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella St. John’s Hall Biddeford Ancient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary Main and Elm Streets Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley Post American Legion Legion Home Elm Street Anthony J. Rumo Order of ‘Hibernians Mason Street

Biddeford man Emile A. Martin 62 dies at hospital

Emile A. Martin 62 of 22 Bradbury St Biddeford died this morning in a local hospital Born in Biddeford Aug 18 1901 to Henry and Phoebe Martin he worked at Bates Mfg Co until retirement six years ago Survived by widow Virginia Cabana Martin four sons Gerard Florida Willie Salina Kan George and Paul Biddeford three daughters Jeannette Georgette and Ann Marie all Biddeford two sisters Evelina Martel and Diana Ross Biddeford and five grandchildren Funeral services from J Josee Church Biddeford pending with calling hours at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford 2-5 and 7-10 p.m. today and tomorrow

Emile A. Martin Bradbury St Biddeford Henry Phoebe Martin Bates Mfg. Co Virginia Cabana Martin Gerard Florida Willie Salina Kan George Paul Jeannette Martin Georgette Martin Ann Marie Martin Evelina Martel Diana Ross J. Josee Sansoucy Stone St

Third Order of St Josephs to Pray for Mrs Delorge

The Third Order of St Josephs will meet at Bolduc Funeral Home in Biddeford tonight at 7 30 for prayers honoring Mrs Clairina Delorge.

Order of St. Joseph's Bolduc Biddeford Clairina Delorge

Prayer gathering for Clairina Delorge at Boldue Funeral Home

All members of the Closed Retreat Movement will meet at Boldue Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford at 7 tonight to offer prayers for Mrs Clairina Delorges mother of a member.

Boldue Alfred St Biddeford Clairina Delorge

Prayer gathering for Mrs Delorge at Boldue Funeral Home

All members of St Ann Sodality of St Josephs Church meet at Boldue Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford tonight at 7 30 for prayers for Mrs Clairina Delorge a member.

Funeral services for Cagetan Durette in Saco

Funeral services for 98 year old Cagetan Durette of Lincoln Street Saco were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church with Rev. Fournelle officiating. The Fremont Club bore the casket and graveside prayers were led at St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford. Delegation from Our Lady of Victory Circle attended and out of town relatives Mr and Mrs Raymond Durette of Brunswick also attended.

Cagetan Durette Lincoln Street Saco Notre Dame de Lourdes ‘Church Henry Fournelle Women's Choir Eva Carrier Fremont Club Antonio Daigneault Lesley Duprey Joseph Neault Ernest Valliere Edward Neault Alfred Lantagne

Food Distribution Planned At Beach For Town Surplus

OLD ORCHARD BEACH Leon Jones town manager says surplus food will be given Tuesday and Wednesday due to town hall closure Monday. Distribution runs 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. at the beach location with no details on eligibility or quantity.

Adventistian Church Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Leon Jones

Your Journal Classified Ad Reaches Over 36000 Readers

Classified notice highlights wide reach of the journal page with daily readership topping thirty six thousand. It emphasizes affordability and quick insertion for local sellers and services seeking broad exposure.

Your Journal

Hearing Date Set for Mandamus Writ in Biddeford Case

Justice Siddall in York County Superior Court set December 18 for the mandamus hearing against the Biddeford Board of Education School Superintendent Raymond Kennaley High School Principal Paul Stebbins and Mayor Willie Pomerleau. Edward Caron Jr. seeks a certificate of graduation from Biddeford High. Attorneys Donahue and Spencer argued party status of board members. Donahue withdrew after debate. The board later moved to hire Waterhouse Spencer Carroll for defense with retroactive pay.

Alfred Atty Lincoln Spencer Kennebunk Biddeford Robert M. York Donahue Joseph Patane Lucien Doyon Roger Nadeau J. Frederick Warner Board of Education Atty. Spencer Justice Siddall Waterhouse, Spencer and Carroll

Saco Democrats unveil municipal platform and goals

The Saco Democratic City Committee completed its platform for the upcoming campaign. Proposals cover education vocational training and enrichment for gifted students, street and road improvements, a proactive industrial development committee, zoning evaluation, and optimal use of Saco’s industrial recreational and residential areas, plus tax policy ending credit card reliance. Fran Jones announced canned food collection for Thanksgiving baskets.

Saco Democratic City Committee Democratic Social Club Saco Fran Jones

Liberian Tanker Freezes On Portland Harbor Ledge

The Liberian tanker Northern Gulf ran aground on a West Cod ledge in Portland Harbor and leaked about 20 000 barrels of cargo. Coast Guard Acushnet failed to free her at high tide, while fuel barges worked to lighten the 969 foot vessel as a pilot remained aboard and no immediate danger was reported.

Portland South Portland Montreal Coast Guard Acushnet First Coast Guard Boston Northern Gulf West Cod Ledge Sidon Lebanon

Arizona Woman Doctor Seeking Cure For Cancer

In Tucson the search for plant based cancer cures continues as Dr. Mary E. Caldwell and Dr. Willis R. Brewer review Navajo notes and 3000 plant extracts from 1200 species. Despite testing many Southwestern and Mexican flora, none show promise yet while grants and a new lab phase pursue purer extracts and potential anti tumor actions.

Tucson Ariz Willis R. Brewer College of Pharmacy University of Arizona Mary E. Caldwell Caldwell Southwest Husand Arizona United States Kappa Epsilon Bacteriology National Cancer Institute Mexico Cancer Chemotherapy National Service Washington D. C Jack Cole Cole

Reports Continued From Page One Police Watch Roof

Police said they would maintain an all day watch on the roof and inspect elevators as part of the ongoing alert. The report notes continued monitoring and safety checks following the initial incident.

Page One

Final Tribute To John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy rests at his grave with an eternal flame as the government he left behind begins to move on. Moscow signals fear in propaganda after the assassination while U S leaders pause public speeches in tribute. Governor Rockefeller and Senator Goldwater join in the national period of mourning.

Johnson Oval White House U.S de Gaulle Washington FBI Kennedy John F. Kennedy Kennnedy International Moscow Nelson A. Rockefeller Sen Barry Goldwater

Massachusetts Man Defaults $25 Bail

Judge William F. Wilson Jr heard two municipal court cases this morning. Adrien Cyr 30 of Watertown Mass was arrested for drinking liquor in a parked car. Cyr failed to appear and the $25 bail was defaulted. Caron 31 of 510 Main Biddeford was arraigned on a charge of drinking in a motor vehicle. A continuance was granted at the request of counsel Edward L. Caron.

William F. Wilson Jr Saco Adrien Cyr Watertown Mass Cyr Caron Main Biddeford Ose Atty Edward

Federal law eyed after assassination talk and gun sale bill

The discussion of a federal crime for assassinations and high officers gains traction. Ayres cites likely FBI action, and the incident may renew Senate consideration of a mail order firearms bill. Sen. Thomas J. Dodd’s bill would require mail buyers to prove age, felony status, and compliance with local laws.

FBI Ayres Senate Commerce Committee Thomas J. Dodd D-Conn

Vacant Rooms in the Internal Revenue Service Building

Space within the Internal Revenue Service Building is listed as vacant. The notice calls attention to unoccupied offices or rooms awaiting use or reallocation, with no further details on dates or parties involved.

Internal Revenue Service

Oswald Recalled As Eccentric In Sid Moody Portrait

Sid Moody profiles Lee Harvey Oswald, tracing a life of poverty, shifting homes, and early hints of radicalism. The piece recalls his Marine past, Russia stay, and mounting signs before the Kennedy assassination. Oswald’s background includes factory work, Marxist interests, and a controversial 1962 return to the United States.

Oswald Japan States Moscow Marina Nicholaeva Marine Corps Russia Secretary of the Navy U.S

Extra Danger Added To Holiday Travel

Maine highway safety chief Torben K Andersen warns Thanksgiving travel adds danger from overeating and drowsiness. He urges digestion time before driving and notes heavy traffic during the 102 hour period, with peak travel on Wednesday and Sunday nights due to family reunions football games and hunting trips.

Augusta Maine Highway Safety Committee Torben K. Andersen Andersen

Tippit Funeral Draws Police Escort In Dallas

A small Baptist church held the funeral for Tippit with 15 motorcycle police escort. Family and community members watched as the service concluded, while Chief Jesse Curry called him an ideal officer of fine morals. His widow, with three children, expressed grief with a prayer-like plea.

Tippit Jesse Curry

Congress Hopes Arbitration Ends Railroad Work Rule Fight

Federal arbitrators ruled the dispute binding on railroads and five unions, aiming to avert a nationwide strike as law expires Feb 25. Key issues are engine and train crew sizes with unions arguing crew cuts threaten safety while railroads seek leaner operations. Negotiations on wages security and conditions stalled with no progress reported.

Washington Congress Arbitration Board Afl-Cio Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Afl-Cio Switchmen’s Union of North America Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Independent Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Order of Railway Conductors

Stocks Jump After Kennedy Death News On Wall Street

New York trading rallied as buyers lifted the market early afternoon. Dow up 16.43 to 727.92 at noon after Friday losses. Major stocks including AT&T Du Pont GM and U S Steel rose on heavy volume while the NYSE stepped in with cash to aid Haupt & Co liquidation.

New York Kennedy At&t du Pont General Dynamics American Motors U.S. Steel General Motors Sperry Rand Exchange Dow Jones New York Stock Exchange Wall Street Ira Haupt & Co United Air Lines Jones& Laughlin Minnesota Beckman Instruments Amerada Polaroid Allied Chemical Eastman Kodak General Electric Associated Press Chrysler Ford Eastern Air Lines Xerox American Stock Exchange U.S

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Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Christian Science Society Winter Street Neb Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Full Gospel Route 9-A Wells Kennebunkport Biddeford-Saco Gudrartes Hubert St Kennebunk Inn F. B. Humphrey Emma Pugsley St. Ann Sodality St. Joseph's Church Boldue Funeral Home Saco Democrats Portland Harbor Massachusetts By Sid Moody Lee Harvey Oswald Dallas John Fitzgerald Kennedy Fort Worth New Orleans Marguerite North Dakota Lee N.M. Merrett Beauregard Junior High Karl Marx Ethel Julius Rosenberg John B. Connally Jr Texas State Department Fair Play For Cuba Committee Louisiana Paine Chicago the Paine’s NEER Warren's Warren’s
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