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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1964
Page
2
Mrs Geramine Bourcier of the Portland Road in Saco is listed as a patient at Webber Hospital.
The American Legion Post in Biddeford will hold a meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday in the post home on Elm Street. Members Tighe Beaudoin Farley are noted among attendees.
Several local churches announce midweek prayer meetings and Bible study sessions. Bible Baptist Church Saco hosts Thursday 7:30 p m service at 144 Ferry Rd. First Baptist Ocean Ave Saco and First Assembly Ahtepa Home Biddeford also host Thursday sessions at 7:30 p m with additional Jehovah’s Witnesses meetings at 107 Main St Saco. United Church of Christ Biddeford holds Friday 1 p m Adult Bible Class at 291 Pool St.
A Saco school bus collided with a car on Burnham Road this morning. Frederick H. Salome, 18, of Portland said he looped a curve while Marland G. Milliken of Flag Pond Road, Saco operated the bus. Passenger Richard Hjort, 11, of McKenney Road suffered a minor hand injury. Car damage estimated at 250 dollars and bus damage at 200 dollars.
Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella held its November social in St. John s Hall Adams Street Biddeford. Members won games with many names listed among prize recipients and special awards given to a larger set of members. Refreshments were served by Claudette Boucher and committee and the Christmas party was announced for December 17.
The committee reviewed student potential with Kenneally and noted tests on readiness reading intelligence achievement aptitudes and interests. Other actions include authorizing bids for paper supplies and appointing Armand Cunningham as high school janitor.
Saco Welfare Director Edith Smith announced surplus food will be distributed at Saco City Hall from 9 to 12 and 1 to 3 p m on November 27.
A short note expresses gratitude to relatives neighbors and friends for cards flowers and car arrangements shared during the recent bereavement. Mrs Wilfrid Labrecque and Family extend thanks for support and sympathy.
Mrs Margaret Ellen Mayotte of 74 High Street Biddeford died at home Wednesday morning after a long illness. Born December 16 1882 in Biddeford she was the daughter of John and Catherine Ren nick Rennick. She was a communicant of St Marys Church. Survived by widower Marcel Mayotte one brother William Rennick and one nephew Raymond Rennick. Calling hours at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hills Biddeford tonight from to 10 Thursday and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. Funeral from St Marys Church Saturday at 10 a.m.
Mostly cloudy and warmer this afternoon with highs in the upper 40s to low 50s. Southerly winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight rain develops and lows dip to the upper 30s to lower 40s with southeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Rain ends Thursday morning, then partial clearing and milder, windy conditions as winds shift to west at 15 to 30 mph.
Anestis Prodroman 74 of 55 Common St Saco died in a Biddeford hospital this morning. Born in Turkey May 15 1890 he was a World War I veteran and a member of Owen-Davis Post American Legion Saco and St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Biddeford. Survivors include a daughter Mrs Theodore Boucouvalas a grandson James S Boucouvalas and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p m Friday from St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Biddeford with interment in St Demetrios Cemetery Biddeford. Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford from 7 to 10 tonight and 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p m Thursday.
Mrs Hilda E Folley 78 longtime Kennebunk resident and former South Portland native died in a Biddeford hospital yesterday. Born Jan 2 1886 in Monson she was daughter of Charles and Hannah Johnson and leaves husband Delton W Folley Cranston W Folley Gayland E Folley a brother Enoch Johnson three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Ducted funeral services set for 1 30 p m Friday at Angell Funeral Home with committal services Saturday at Village Cemetery Sangerville.
Richard E Brickates 53 of 10 Locke St Saco died unexpectedly at his home. Born August 1911 in Somersworth to Elias and Evanthia Brickates he attended Biddeford schools Thornton Academy and the University of Alabama. He coached boxing at Alabama and owned Richard E Brickates Insurance Co. Survivors include three brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements pending with Emond's Funeral Home Biddeford.
Funeral services for Claude Drouin of 46 Irving Street Saco were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church with a solemn requiem high mass. Interment followed in St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford as out of town relatives gathered from Massachusetts Maine and Illinois. Bearers included John Hyland Ronald Drouin and others. Reverend Henry Fournelle led the rites with assists from Rev. Paul Jalbert and Rev. Arthur St Pierre.
Clovis Madore, 32, of Sanford, pleaded guilty in Biddeford Municipal Court to assault charges. He was fined fifty dollars and given a 90 day jail sentence, suspended, and placed on one year probation. He must pay all medical bills for Leon Edwards, 58, of Lyman, who testified he suffered four stitches and bruises from the November 22 incident at Edwards home. Other court items included Beaulieu, 28, of Biddeford, who pled guilty to passing a traffic stop sign and was fined fifteen dollars.
Thirty five persons were summoned to appear before Judge Chester Cram at Municipal Court in Kennebunk. Numerous defendants faced fines for offenses including speeding, driving after suspension, no license, and inadequate brakes. Several cases involved out of state defendants from Massachusetts and Maine towns. One defendant pleaded innocent to drunk driving and was fined and released on bail after appeal.
A former local couple, Augustus and Mrs Rhoda Holtz, were hospitalized in Whitehorse Yukon Territory after a vehicle collision while en route from Alaska to visit relatives for Thanksgiving. Mrs Holtz suffered minor injuries, while Mr Holtz, held under observation for chest and other injuries, is to be transferred to Kwajalein. The couple previously lived in Saco and Anchorage. Mrs Holtz formerly worked as a linotype operator at the Biddeford Saco Journal.
Saco Grange in the North Street hall appointed new committees including home economics chaired by Mrs Avis Briggs with Ethel Whitten Agnes Towle Edna Lane Zilla LeVallee as members and honorary member Alice Prue The children’s Christmas party is set for December 22 at 7 30 p m with a program led by Mrs Geraldine Randall and stunts by Lavigne Farley Grant and Randall Refreshments will be provided December 8 by Rackliffe Hill and Victor Marden masters presiding was Fred Bell and guests state deputy couple Burke.
Cub Scout Pack 310 renewed its charter at the Lou Couvalas Dupuis Post AMVETS hall in Saco. Cub master Arthur Waters led dress inspection. scouts displayed projects. An all York County exposition is set for Feb 13 at Sanford High School.
Newton Massachusetts resident charged with speeding, fined $10. Earl H. Tyler of Lubec fined $10 for no license. Emile Gilbert of St. George Quebec fined $10 bail defaulted for turnpike speeding after failing to appear. Florette P. Lawson of North Reading fined $10 for turnpike speeding. Clyde F. Fitz of Westbrook charged with inadequate muffler, fined $20. Richard C. Trott of Bangor paid a $10 speeding fine. James H. Melton of Biddeford charged with inadequate muffler, fined $20. Raymond Prejean of Saco fined $25 for inadequate brakes.
Attorneys wrapped summations in a York County Superior Court trial for damages filed by Mrs. Agnes E. Warren of Saugus Massachusetts accusing Richard Place of Waterboro of negligence after she tripped on uneven steps at Place General Store Waterboro Center on September 2 1962. The case seeks $25000 with jurors to be instructed on law after a defense motion to dismiss was denied. Also set for traverse jury is a land damage suit by Elsie K. Johnson Buxton against the State Highway Commission over Buxton land. Court resumes Friday after tomorrow’s holiday as 28 Republican and several Democratic candidates filed nomination papers for Biddeford offices incl Mayor Willie W. Pomerleau seeking a third term.
Fecteau born in Biddeford and educated locally. eight years US Army reserves. works for Mitchell and Smith Express. active in Catholic groups and Boy Scouts. married to Helene Cartier with two children. Also Gaulin ticket announces Tremblay for Ward 1 warden and Grover for ward clerk, Tanguay Ward 2 warden with Davies as clerk, Loranger Ward 7 warden with Loranger as ward clerk.
Absentee ballots for the municipal election on December 14 are now available. Saco City Clerk Vivian Hickey announced that ballots may be obtained at the city clerk's office.
Portland diocese bishop Daniel J. Feeney returns from the third session of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council with remarks on Pope Paul VI and Pope John XXIII. He noted personal salutations, bishops kissing the Pope’s ring, and hinted the council will close next year. He likened the pope to a fellow bishop and spoke of finishing his junior year of study.
Mrs. Frederick Erminelli hosted Pi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi at her Locke Street home in Saco. Social chair presented plans for a December 15 Christmas party at Oak Ledge Motel with New Year party ideas. Christmas donations matched Thanksgiving totals and supported Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach welfare efforts and local health and school nursing programs.
A Biddeford joint meeting of Boy Scout Troop 308 Auxiliary and troop committee outlined a Christmas party for scouts on Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Scout meeting hall. An Auxiliary Christmas party was set for Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Blanche Poisson home with $2 gifts exchanged. Plans for a Jan. 17 card party were discussed with committees named and officers presiding.
Hoyt, staff, and Carlson were taken before the Lumumba monument for a mock trial as a crowd heard speeches by Gbenve and Gen. Olenga. About 250 white hostages were moved to Lumumba Square for execution. 15 or more were shot as paratroops began landing. 60 to 70 more were assembled in a Stanleyville hotel, with many escaping. U.S. officials said 15+ were killed. Stevenson reported U.S. planes aided the Belgian paratroop mission.
The Pentagon confirmed an F101 downing with Capt Burton L Waltz of Ft. Morgan Colorado rescued alive but injured after a reconnaissance flight over south central Laos. Capt William R Martin of Alexandria Louisiana was fatally shot down in an F100 last Wednesday with crash location not disclosed.
Division One Ancient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary schedules its Christmas party for December 13 at 8 p.m. in Hibernian Hall Biddeford corner Main and Elm Streets with $1 gifts exchanged. Co chairs Miss Anne Hector and Mrs Kaye Murphy and entertainment by Miss Helen Murphy. Donations go to Biddeford Public Health Nursing Association for food baskets. Memorial prayers were offered for member Mrs Katherine Murphy. Charity drive ends December 13.
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