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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1963
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Albert Cyr of Old Orchard Beach and Mr and Mrs Patrick Cyr of Biddeford have returned home after funeral services in Waterbury Connecticut for their sister Mrs Eugene Michaud.
Council Chagnon of Union St. Jean Baptiste meets at Jefferson Street Club Hall Biddeford tonight at 8. A whist party will be held Saturday November 30 at 7 30 p m in St Andre s Parish Hall Biddeford for the Priesthood Vocation Fund. This starts a winter series of weekly whist gatherings.
The Youth Choir of Saco School Street Methodist Church rehearses Thursday at 3 15 p m at the church. Mid week prayer meeting is Thursday at 7 30 p m at Bible Baptist church 144 Ferry road Saco. A prayer and Bible studyThursday at 7 30 p m at First Baptist church Ocean avenue Id Orchard Beach. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m at First Assembly of God church of Saco Ahepa home 22 Pleasant street.
A 17 year old Biddeford youth faced three charges in Biddeford Municipal court after a reported hit and run at Green and Mason Streets. Charles Georgacarakas 26 Westland Ave was charged with operating without a license leaving the scene and taking a motor vehicle without consent. The youth allegedly took a 1962 Rambler, struck a 1959 station wagon driven by Simmone Bourque 44 Pool Road Biddeford and fled around 3 30 p m yesterday. Officer Albert Elwell arrested him and Associate Judge Gerald C Na con oversaw the case. In the lone other docket item Frank DeFrancisco 31 Springvale paid 10 after pleading guilty to speeding 60 mph in a 50 mph zone. Trooper Frederick Trumbull was the complaining officer.
An intensive voluntary survey of management practices in Maine hospitals by the American Hospital Association will be completed in 16 facilities by December 6. The program targets small hospitals under 200 beds that are Maine Hospital Association members. Executives say the review, conducted by AHA representatives, will yield a written report with recommendations and indicate strengths and weaknesses. Participating hospitals include A. R. Gould Memorial, Presque Isle. Blue Hill Memorial, Calais Region. Cary Memorial, Caribou. Knox County General, Rockland. Camden Community, Millinocket. Notre Dame, Biddeford. Regional Memorial, Brunswick. St. Andrews, Boothbay Harbor. Waldo County General, Belfast. Plummer Memorial, Dexter. Rumford Community, and others.
Donald Doyle proprietor of the Saco Western Auto store reported a Tru-tone radio valued at $70 missing from the store yesterday at noon. The loss is under police investigation in Saco.
Lt. Henry P. McCabe, 56, of the Maine State Police, died in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. A Navy veteran and former commander of the Webster Lefebvre American Legion post, he served 31 years with MSP and was on Civil Defense duty at death. He leaves a widow Jane Hall, a daughter in Chelmsford, a son in Hudson, and siblings. Requiem Mass at St Monica's Kennebunk with services at Bibber Memorial Chapel. Burial Evergreen Cemetery Kennebunk Landing.
Alfred Carrier Ward reports the death of Alfred Carrier age 74 in Berlin New Hampshire on November 19 former Biddeford resident survived by widow Elizabeth Landry Carrier five daughters and four sons with many relatives listed funeral services were held at Angel Guardian Church Berlin with several attendees from Biddeford and surrounding towns
Mrs Sylvia R Witham of 11 Old Orchard Road Saco widow of Charles H Witham died last night in a local hospital She was born April 16 1873 in Saco daughter of Edward and Amanda Drew Johnson and was an honorary member of Saco Grange Surviving are her daughter Edna M Witham and sister Lottie Clark Funeral services will be held Friday at 130 pm from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco with calling hours Thursday 7 to 9 pm Burial will be Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco
Rev John Monroe of St Monica's Church announced the special children's Mass for President Kennedy's repose has been advanced from 9 30 to 10 a m this Saturday at the church in Kennebunk.
Our Lady of Victory Circle will meet at 2 p m on Thanksgiving Day at Boldue Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford to say prayers for Emma Pugsley a circle member.
Funeral services for Mrs Emma Lausier Pugsley will be conducted at 9 15 a m Friday from St Josephs Church. Friends may call at the Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford today and tomorrow from 2 4 and 7 9 p m.
Lt. Col. Clare Herbert, finance officer since 1947, becomes acting superintendent succeeding Rear Adm. George J. King USN ret who retired after five years in the post. King and his family will vacation in Switzerland for two years before plans.
Small craft warnings along the coast as Portland experiences mostly cloudy and windy conditions. Showers develop late afternoon or early evening with highs in the 50s and gusty southwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Tonight clouds persist with showers turning to snow flurries and much colder temperatures in the low 20s. Northerly winds 15 to 25 mph. Thursday brings partly cloudy and colder conditions.
Several traffic cases were heard in Saco Municipal Court. Sylvia D. Burnham, 17, of North Jay, admitted speeding 75 mph in a 65 mph zone on the Maine Turnpike in Arundel on Nov. 17. Joseph A. Lupinski, 44, Providence R. I., paid a $20 fine for speeding on the Turnpike in Saco on Nov. 16. Ronald R. Miner, 21, Standish, pleaded guilty to imprudent driving at Jag Pond and Smith Roads on Nov. 22, fined $25 and case continued for payment. John S. Curley III, West Scarborough, was fined $20 and released on personal recognizance pending an appeal of a stop-sign violation at King Street and the Portland Road. Curley pleaded not guilty.
Plans were made for additional robes for degree work at Bradford Chapter DeMolay during the November Bradford DeMolay Mothers Circle meeting held at Biddeford Masonic Hall. Attendees included Mrs Helen Bowie and Mrs Lorraine Lane receiving gifts, Bowie receiving a special award, and a successful silent auction. Curia officers presided with prayers by Mrs Tarbox. Refreshments were arranged by Mrs Scontras Sanborn Randall and others for December.
President Johnson pledges unity and resolve after Kennedy's death, reaffirming commitment to the United Nations, military strength, dollar stability, foreign trade, and Alliance For Progress. He appeals for national help to bear the presidency, urges priority civil rights and tax cuts, education, youth jobs, foreign aid, and poverty fights, vowing to serve all Americans.
A compact, period tone classified item highlighting simple shopping options and practical ways to browse listings. It conveys affordability and quick access through the Journal Classifieds, inviting readers to explore local deals and services.
Saco City Council, acting on Atty Philip Graves recommendation and Saco Yacht Club commodore, returned the harbormaster ordinance to the city solicitor for minor changes. Harbor control would cover tidewater on the Saco River with vessel scope, moorings, buoys, public wharves and more, with penalties up to 50 dollars. The council also ordered purchase of an Austin Western six wheel drive grader for 29826 and approved Rangers access to Jordan School pending lease. In case of emergency, election postponement rules were set with mayor absent.
In Dallas Texas journalist report Ruby may face a murder trial within two weeks for the Kennedy assassination after grand jurors indicted him Tuesday on a murder charge. District Attorney Wade seeks the death penalty as Ruby, 52, previously owned a downtown strip joint and a dance hall.
Principal Herman G Williams said there was no formal notice about the President's shooting or death given to students at University Park Elementary. An all school PA message instructed students to go home immediately without explaining why. Teacher Genevieve Cleveland confirmed no in-class announcement occurred and noted rumors spread in corridors.
Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella held its November social at St John’s hall Biddeford with Mrs Rose Lamothe as chairman. Awards were given to numerous members and the group announced a December Christmas party for paid 1963 dues, a supper and gifts exchange. A food drive for Christmas baskets was also held and the next meeting is December 10.
A Dallas resident Mrs. Cleveland quoted that the situation felt more serious after the weekend, noting remarks she heard on any CBS outlet in Dallas.
Eisenhower’s record with Congress benefited greatly from Lyndon B. Johnson who ran the Senate with relentless homework and hard compromises. The AP Analyst notes Johnson’s mastery of detail, political finesse, and ability to secure support across factions, paving the way for civil rights legislation and foreshadowing his White House leadership. Johnson’s egotism and drive were assets in pushing through controversial measures, though foreign affairs would test his abilities.
The Biddeford Saco Lions Club reported final plans for a basketball Round Robin at Linnell Gymnasium, Thornton Academy, Saco, on Saturday November 30 at 7 p.m. A dance will follow. Other events include a December 4 inter club meeting at Wonderbar Steak House with Standish K. Bachman as guest speaker. A Christmas tree project and bowling activity were also announced with committee lists.
Biddeford firemen battled a grass and brush blaze off Lunt Street for nearly three quarters of an hour Tuesday afternoon. Crews from Engine 4 and Tank 1 were summoned to Wayne Hutchins’s property at 4 05 p m. Recall was at 4 44 p m. It was the day’s only call.
Biddeford's Board of Education will meet with Supt. Raymond Kenneally on Wednesday December 4 instead of tonight due to Thanksgiving. The monthly meetings are usually held on the last Wednesday. The group will work on next year's budget.
Old Orchard Beach school board met Tuesday approving an oratorical contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for January 5 at the high school. The board also allowed the Jaycee Wives to use the gymnasium December 14 with proceeds to benefit the high school library fund.
Saco Police noted a collision at Scammon and Elm Streets between Arthur F. Jones Jr. and Carleton E. Fenderson yesterday. Jones was southbound on Scammon crossing Elm to Thornton Avenue. Fenderson was southbound on Temple Street turning to Scammon Street. No damage to Jones vehicle. Fenderson car damage estimated at 220 dollars.
Traditional Thanksgiving services will be held in all Christian Science Churches. In Saco the service begins at 10 45 a m at the Christian Science Society building 19 Winter Street with the Bible lesson Thanksgiving read by Mrs Pearl F Grant and Mrs Louise Carey opening with Psalm 331 Rejoice in the Lord O Ye Righteous. The program includes hymns prayer and a congregational period of thanks with vocal soloist Mrs Noreen Libby and organist Mrs Lorraine Roberts.
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