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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1963

Page

2

Local Thanksgiving Visit Spans Families in Biddeford and Dover

Eugene Coffey of 9 James St Saco and Rose Grenier of 102 Green St Biddeford are patients at Webber Hospital. Mr. and Mrs William Sheehan of Beacon Ave Biddeford joined the Sevigny, Plourde, and Sheehan families for Thanksgiving at Thomas Sheehan’s home in Dover New Hampshire. Fifteen grandchildren attended the family gathering.

Eugene Coffey James St Saco Webber Hospital Rose Grenier Green St Biddeford William Sheehan Beacon Avenue Gerard Sevigny Omer Plourde William R. Sheehan Dover N. H U. S. Navy Sheehan William F. Sheehan Beacon Ave Navy U.S Saudi Arabia Dhahran Maine Maritime Academy Comdr

Notre Dame Auxiliary Thrift Shop to be led by Mrs. August Albert

Group C captain Mrs. August Albert will head the Notre Dame Auxiliary Thrift Shop next week. The Delta Alpha Club hosts its annual Christmas party at 7 30 P M Monday at Mrs. Dorothy Tarbox 435 Main St Saco with gift exchange. King Court meets Tuesday at 730 P M in Odd Fellows Hall Main Street Saco for annual meeting and officer elections followed by a Christmas party with refreshments hosted by Mr and Mrs Norman McAuley and Mr and Mrs Carlton Burrill. Lady officers may wear street length dresses.

August Albert Notre Dame Delta Alpha Club Dorothy Tarbox Main St Saco King Court Order of the Amaranth Odd Keaows Hall Maintreet Norman McAuley Carlton Burrill

Church notes on confessions and church gatherings

Confessions to be heard at St Martha's Church Kennebunk port Saturday 7 to 8 pm St Monica's Church Kennebunk Saturday 4 to 5 pm St Mary's Church Wells Beach Sunday morning before Mass Junior Band and songs by Saco Salvation Army meet Saturday at 10 am

St. Martha's Church Kennebunk Port St. Monica's Church St. Mary's Church Wells Beach The Saco Salvation Army

Johnson orders honors for Kennedy memory and seeks new greatness

The Associated Press reports President Johnson honors Kennedy while pushing for civil rights action and a new era of American greatness. He confronts liberal revolt in the House, Russia’s accelerating space pace, and Cape Canaveral renamed Cape Kennedy. Defense attorney favors televised Ruby trial. Caracas terrorists fade after last minute exploits.

Associated Press Washington Johnson John F. Kennedy Russia House Kennedy National Cape Canaveral Cape Kennedy Jack Ruby Texas War International Venezuela

Pickup Truck Hit By Bullets Near Oswald Cemetery

Fort Worth Texas AP reports a motorist Bardry, 40, was driving past the cemetery where Lee Harvey Oswald is buried when two bullets struck his pickup. He stopped, then fled on foot and was not injured. Police found bullet holes in the right window and windshield.

Fort Worth Tex Lee Harvey Oswald Knenedy Bardry

Five Guernsey Cows Complete DHIR Records at Cole Farm

Five registered Guernsey cows in the Cole Farm Dairy herd at Biddeford Maine have completed top official DHIR actual production records. Cows were milked twice daily and testing was supervised by the University of Maine.

Peterborough N. H Cole Farm Dairy Biddeford Maine American Guernsey Cattle Club University of Maine

Death of Rev. Andrew C. Richards Former NFL Player

The Rev. Andrew C. Richards 40, rector of Centre Congregational Church in Lynnfield and former NFL player, died of a heart attack. A native of Atlantic City he studied at Boston Latin Huntington Prep Williams College and Bangor Seminary. He played briefly for the Chicago Cardinals and served in pastorates in Lowell Lanesboro Saco and Bath. Survivors include his widow and three daughters.

Lynnfield Fass Andrew C. K. Richards Centre Congregational Church Richards Lowell Lanesboro Saco Maine New England Andrew Richards Second Congregational Church Boston Dorchester Craig Bath Heifer Inc Atlantic City N.J Bostton Latin Huntington Preparatory University of Tennessee Williams College Bangor (Maine) Theological Seminary Chicago Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals National Football League

Obituary for David Taylor of Biddeford Mass

David Taylor age 85 of 54 Oak Street Biddeford died yesterday at a local hospital born in Ashton under Lyne England November 16 1878 son of David and Harriet Taylor a World War I Manchester Regiment veteran he was a longtime textile worker member of Foss Street Methodist Church Survivors include sisters Mrs William Metcalf Biddeford and Mrs William J Barton Kensington Maryland and several nieces Funeral services 10 am tomorrow at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco interment Pine Grove Cemetery New Bedford Massachusetts calling hours today 3 to 9 pm

David Taylor Oak St Biddeford Ashton-A-Lyne England David Harriet Hall) Taylor Manchester Regiment Foss Street William Metcalf William J. Barton Kensington United States Dennett and Craig Main St Saco Pine Grove New Bedford Mass

Widow Hattie Emerson 81 Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Hattie G Emerson 81 of 71 Pool St Biddeford widow of Washburn T Emerson died yesterday at a Saco nursing home after a long illness. Born East Hardwick Vermont March 24 1882 she was daughter of John J and Lois Bailey Lewis. Survived by nieces and nephews. Services at 2 p m Saturday from Shumway Funeral Home Saco with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford. Friends may call today 7 9 p m at the funeral home.

Hattie G. Emerson Pool St Biddeford Washburn T. Emerson Saco East Hardwick John J Lois (Bailey) Lewis Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Woodlawn

Biddeford Property Sold on Taylor Street

The property at 26 Taylor St Biddeford owned by Oscar Nollette was sold to Mrs Annette G Cloutier and Mr and Mrs Richard Remillard of Biddeford. The two story two apartment building includes a two car garage and large lot. The buyers plan it as their future residence. Sale handled by Felix T Sheltra Son Real Estate Agency Biddeford.

Taylor St Biddeford Oscar Nolette Annette G. Cloutier Richard Remillard Cloutier Remillards Felix T Sheltra & Son Real Estate Agency Jefferson St

Fires Reported at Beach Town Dumpin Old Orchard Beach

The fire department responded to two smoldering grass fires at the town dump on Wednesday afternoon. The first call came at 11 58, and three minutes later a second blaze on the opposite side burned about an acre.

Old Orchard Beach

Meeting Set On Apportionment In Maine House

A Maine legislative panel will convene December 19 to discuss reapportionment in the House. Senator L. Robert Porteous Jr. announced the open meeting, inviting all to propose methods for a workable reapportionment plan.

Augusta Maine L. Robert Porteous Jr

Biddeford Sideswipe on Hills Beach Road Causes No Injuries

Yesterday morning on Hills Beach Road in Biddeford two residents escaped injury after a late model compact driven by Sharon L. McGowan aged 22 of 40 Alfred Street and a 1957 station wagon driven by Arlen Jenette aged 27 of 21 Forest Street brushed sides. Both drivers told police one pulled his car as far to the road side as possible.

Hills Beach Biddeford Sharon L. McGowan Alfred St Arlen Jenette Forest St

Portland Weather Forecast With Rain and Winds

Portland area forecast warns gusty northeast to north winds 10 to 25 mph. Rain spreads this afternoon becoming heavy by evening with 1 to 2 feet tides and minor coastal flooding in low lying areas. Temperatures reach the low to mid 40s with a change to snow flurries on higher elevations Saturday.

Portland Lyir

Tide Times For November

November tide table lists high and low water times with three daily periods for A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. and associated numerical values 298 57 12 37 3 16 30 9 48 10 23 29 64 09.

M. P M. A

Funeral for Mrs. Alice H Rhodes of Goodwins Mills

Funeral services for Mrs. Alice H. Rhodes of Goodwins Mills Lyman widow of George G Rhodes were held Tuesday at 2 pm at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco with Rev Norman Langmaid and Rev Edmund Beal officiating Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford Bearers listed as Joseph Haley Coyle Smith Robert Pillsbury and Leonard Gledhill

Alice H. Rhodes Goodwins Mills Lyman George G. Rhodes Dennett and Craig Main St Saco Norman Langmaid Joseph Haley Coyle Smith Robert Pillsbury Leonard Gledhill

MRS CLAIRINA DELORGE Rites Held For Local Resident

Clairina Delorge of 173 South St Biddeford was laid to rest after an 8:30 a m Wednesday Mass at St Josephs Church. A solemn high Mass was led by Rev Ludger Melancon with deacon Rev Marc Franck and sub deacon Rev Normand Carrier. Bishops and sisters attended from Good Shepherd and St Josephs Parish. Burial was in St Josephs Cemetery with grave prayers by Father Melancon. Out of town clergy and relatives from several states and Canada attended.

Clairina Delorge St. Joseph's Church Ludger Melancon Marc Franck Normand Carrier Diana Rousselle Eli St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Melancon Father St. Hilaire Hamlin St. Hilaire Salem Roger Baillargeon Mystic Conn Blanche St. Hilaire Brockton Mass Hervey Genereux Needham Roland Delorge Wallingford Patricia Joan Delorge Edward Delorge Richard Corriveau Holyoke Cyril Carbonneau Paul Abert Emery Madore Jeanne Madore Lawrence Exidus Langevin Manville R. I Emile Moreau Arthabaska Que Origene Sirois Victoriaville Edouard Vermette Warehouse Point Emile Dube Lewiston Laudium Morin Maurice Morin Portland Emile Morin South Portland

Funeral services for Emile A Martin Biddeford

Funeral services for Emile A Martin of 22 Bradbury St Biddeford were conducted at St Josephs Church with a requiem high mass at 830 pm officiated by Rt Rev Msgr Elie Hevey and organ music by Diana Rousselle. Interment followed in St Josephs Cemetery Bradeford with graveside prayers by Rev Marc Franck. Bearers included Roger Hanson Richard Martel Ray Gionest Maurice Paul Donald Ross and Paul Hebert. Out of town attendees listed from Salem Mass Lewiston Hartford Bristol Kennebunk and others.

Emile A Martin Bradbury St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Elie Hevey Diana Rousselle St. Joseph's Cemetery Bradeford Marc Franck Roger Hanson Richard Martel Ray Gionest Maurice Paul Donald Ross Paul Hebert Delia Mie Roy Pearl Mie Rou Salem Mass Ronald Ross Hartford Conn Flora Smith Westbrook Suzanne Martel Armand Martel Lewiston Bristol R. I Kennebunk

Funeral for Mrs Emma Pugsley at St Josephs Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Pugsley were held at 9 15 this morning in St Josephs Church with Msgr Elie Hevey celebrating a requiem high mass. Church choir sang and Mrs Diana Rousselle played organ, Our Lady of Victory Circle sent delegation as honorary bearers. Bearers included Atty William Donahue Atty Roger Nadeau Alfred DesRoberts John Jariz.

Emma Pugsley St. Joseph's Church Elie Hevey Diana Rousselle Our Lady of Victory Circle Eva Couture Diana Mousin Emilia Romeo Cora LeProhon Emelia Boldue Yvonne Lamdry St. Joseph’s Cemetery Marc Franck Atty William Donahue Roger Nadeau Alfred DesRoberts John Jariz

Marblehead and Berlin residents named in filing

Obert Cartier and Alexander Draggins. were Joseph Lausier Sr., Atty. Paul Lausier, Joseph Lausier Jr., all of Marblehead Mass., and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bell, Berlin, N.H.

Obert Cartier Alexander Draggins Joseph Lausier Sr Atty Paul Lausier Joseph Lausier Jr Marblehead Mass Leon Bell Berlin N.H

Funeral services for Vernon V Randall at Saco church

Funeral services for Vernon V Randall of Old Orchard Beach and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard employee were held at 1 30 p m Wednesday from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with Rev Paul Weimer officiating Interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery Bearers were Emil Raati kainen Joseph Pelasco John Spiers and William Clark

Vernon V. Randall Melvin Ave Old Orchard Beach Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco Paul Weimer First Parish Congregational Church Laurel Hill Cemetery Emil Raatikainen Joseph Pelasco John Spiers William Clark

Hennessy Rites Held for Roslindale Man in Boston

Funeral services were held Tuesday at Holy Name Church for James E Hennessy of Roslindale father of Sgt Charles E Hennessy Sr of Saco Maine. A requiem high mass was said by Rev Frank Fla pret and burial followed in St Josephs Cemetery West Roxbury. Survivors include his widow two sons two daughters and two brothers with relatives from Maine and Goose Rocks attending.

James FE. Hennessy West Roxbury Mass Holy Name Church E E. Hennessy Roslindale Saco Maine Charles E. Hennessy Frank Flapret St. Joseph's Cemetery Hennesssy Boston Herald ‘Traveler ord-Saco, Maine Elizabeth McCall) Hennessy James E. Hennessy Jr Charles E Hennessy Sr George Cakley Boston Caroline Hennessy Leo John Hennessy Providence R.1 Charles Hennessy Sr Charles Hennessy Jr Julie Hennessy John Dever Goose Rocks

Cardinal Recalls Kennedy Grief At Death Of Son

Boston Archbishop Richard Cardinal Cushing recalled President John F. Kennedy's tearful farewell to his infant son Patrick Bouvier Kennedy who died shortly after birth last August. He described how Jack Kennedy was the last to leave the chapel, bending to cradle the little casket and shed tears as the ceremony ended.

Boston Richard Cardinal Cushing Joh F. Kennedy Patrick Bouvier Kennedy Jack Cardinal Kennedy

Zoning Hearings In Saco On Portland Road Area

Byron Dolby of the Saco Zoning Appeals Board announced two hearings for the Portland Road area. At 7 p m the appeal of Napoleon Boy seeks a used car and spare parts lot, and at 8 p m the petitioners led by Clarence Holt Ancil Clay and Leon Knight seek to restrict a private club at 561 Main St. Attendees were invited and 63 abutting property owners were notified.

Byron Dolby Saco Zoning Appeals Board Portland Road Saco Court Room City Hall Napoleon Boy Clarence Holt Ancil Clay Leon Knight Main St Dolby

Vatican defers action on key religious unity vote

The Vatican council considered a plan to describe Protestant churches as churches and to assign blame for Christ's crucifixion while praising a prelate's defense of conscience. Officials indicated no immediate decision, with Bishop Helmsing urging a vote before the session ends and objecting to the term communities for Protestant bodies.

Council Helmsing

Miss Mercier Made Bride of R N Thompson

Miss Claudette Mary Mercier of Biddeford and Lisbon Falls's Robert N. Thompson wed in SS Cyril and Methodius Church Lisbon Falls. Attendants included Rita Mercier and Roberta Mullen. The couple to reside in Lisbon Falls after a Niagara Falls honeymoon with a Dec 5 home at 22 Maple Street.

Lisbon Falls Biddeford Gerard H. Mer ‘Cier St. Mary’s Street Los Angeles Calif Augustus Thompson Earle Street Claude Mercier Rita Mercier Roberta Mullen Salem N. H Jean Bulgar Rumford Janice Loring Lewiston St. Mary's School of ‘Nursing Carole Thompson Miss Mercier Maid of Honor Richard Thompson Robert Bowie Yarmouth Philli Lawrence Albert Ross Livon Falls Jack Mercier Heathwood Inn Joan Lafargue Mercier Thompson Niagara Falls Maple St St. Joseph's High School St. Mary’s School of Nursing Webber Hospital St. Mary's General Hospital Lisbon High School U.S. Gypsum Co

Biddeford Youth Is Given Probation in Car Incident

Charles Georgacarakas, 17, of 26 Westland Ave Biddeford, was placed on special probation for one year by Associate Judge Gerald C Nason in Biddeford Municipal Court on a charge of leaving the scene of an accident. Two additional charges operating a motor vehicle without a license and taking a car without consent were ordered filed without plea. Biddeford High School Assistant Principal Peter Mantis was named special probation officer. The charges arose from a traffic incident at Green and Mason Streets in Biddeford Tuesday afternoon.

Charles Georgacarakas Westland Ave Biddeford Gerald C. Nason Biddeford High School Peter Mantis Green and Mason Streets

Saco School Board and TA Trustees Plan Joint Meeting

Robert L Bowie headmaster of Thornton Academy announced a joint meeting for December 3 at Thornton Academy with the Thornton trustees and the Saco School Board. They aim to coordinate curriculum and eliminate overlapping subjects. The groups have worked together for years to better understand each other’s programs.

Saco School Board Robert L. Bowie Thornton Academy Thornton Trustees

Family narrowly escapes fire at Lisbon Falls home

LISBON FALLS AP Selectman Amel Kisonak and his family fled their home after a Thanksgiving Day blaze. Fire caused an estimated 25 000 dollars in damage, destroying a barn and ell and badly damaging the house. A neighbor alerted the family.

Lisbon Falls Amel Kisonak Kisonaks

Auditors and board members named in Saco election

Josephat Tardif Roland Bois sonneault Gerry Gendron Paul H Chenard Raymond Chicoine Robert Bissell and Robert Descoteaux Ovide Petit Claude Hevey and Rosaire Paquette ran without opposition as auditors. Joint board members are Albert Cantara LaBelle Francis X Lamontagne Raymond Therrien and Petit with alternates Robert Descoteaux Bissell Adelard Petit Norman Perreault and George Roy. Election held at Saco Grange Hall from 7 am to 6 pm. 578 of 826 voted in one of the heaviest elections.

Josephat Tardif Roland Boissonneault Gerry Gendron Paul H. Chenard Raymond Chicoine Robert Bissell Robert Descoteaux Ovide Petit Claude Hevey Rosaire Paquette Albert Cantara LaBelle Francis X. Lamontagne Raymond Therrien Petit Bissell Adelard Petit Norman Perreault George Roy Saco Grange Hall North Street Alex Anastasoff Irene Labonte Albert Paradis Roy Duross Darrell Farnham

Deadline set for town meeting petition filings

Old Orchard Beach town manager Leon Jones announced that December 31 is the deadline to file petitions to be included in the warrant for the annual town meeting.

Old Orchard Beach Leon Jones

Three Traffic Accidents Listed In Saco

Saco police reported three traffic accidents during the holidays. Marie-Rose Fournier, 62, Hills Beach, northbound on Pleasant Street, was struck by Paul Latno, 42, of Old Orchard Beach. Latno could not stop in time. Desmond, 23, Old Orchard Beach, on Ferry Road, lost control turning to a theater and hit a telephone pole. car damage $200, pole $175. Rita Sherman, 2, of Old Orchard Beach, on Thornton Avenue, was hit from behind by John Snow III, 23%, of Saco. Snow posted $300 bail on a DUI charge. case adjourned to December 28.

Saco Marie-Rose Fournier Hills Beach Pleasant Street Paul F. Latno Portland Ave Old Orchard Beach Latno Fourniers Paul P. Desmond Old Orchard Avenue Desmond Rita Sherman Fountain Ave Thornton Avenue Saco-Biddeford Savings Institution John A. Snow, III Snow Sherman Saco Municipal Court William F. Wilson Jr

Town Nurse Will Act As Clearing House For Baskets

OLD ORCHARD BEACH Leon Jones town manager announces that Mrs Helen G Curry town public health nurse has volunteered to act as clearing house for Christmas baskets for needy families in the beach area She will keep a master list to ensure all families are helped Those wishing to donate may reach Mrs Curry at her office.

Old Orchard Beach Leon Jones Helen G. Curry

Thornton Glee Club To Sing Selections

The Thornton Academy Glee Club directed by Miss Helen Cropper will perform selections at the December 6 meeting of the Women's Educational and Industrial Union at 2 pm in Hamilton Memorial Hall Beach Street Saco. Mrs Clement Taylor hosts and Mrs Alvin Tetley serves as tea chairman. The cooked food sale is postponed to January 3 when President Mrs John Authier will lead the session.

Thornton Academy Glee Club Helen Cropper Women's Educational and Industrial Union Hamilton Memorial Hall Beach Street Saco Clement Taylor Alvin Tetley John Authier

Maine Foundation Left $60,566 by William Murray

Alumnus William A. Murray of Cape Elizabeth left the University of Maine Foundation sixty thousand five hundred sixty six dollars with no restrictions. Foundation officers have not decided how to use the gift.

Maine Foundation Crono William A. Murray Cape Elizabeth University of Maine Foundation

Students Show Appreciation For Teachers At St Josephs High

National Honor Society sponsored teacher appreciation day at St Josephs High School Biddeford on Wednesday with society members covering classes on Tuesday and Wednesday. Corsages greeted teachers in the morning while Paul ette Nicoletos delivered the welcome. Rev St Irene was named Queen for a Day. A revised You Dont Say used faculty names. Jeanne Croteau recited Soiloquy of a Teacher. Report cards were handed to teachers by Constance Rousseau Jo Ann Ross Janice LeBrun Susan Baiguy and Lucille Miniani as chair.

National Honor Society St. Joseph's High School Biddeford Paulette Nicoletos Jeanne Croteau Constance Rousseau Jo-Ann Ross Janice LeBrun Susan Baiguy Lucille Miniani

Morning Fire Destroys Biddeford Building at 10 Pine St

A former barber shop now used as an auto seat cover installation point in Biddeford was gutted by fire early. The building at 10 Pine Street is owned by William Stone and occupied by Raymond Lepage. Crews from Engines 3 4 5 Ladder 2 and Service 1 responded after a box alarm at 3 32 a m. The allout was sounded at 4 40 a m. Fire records cite a flooded burner as the cause.

Biddeford Pine St William Stone Raymond Lepage

Johnson Confers With House Senate Leaders On Agenda

Defense Johnson says he has been good friends for years with mutual respect. He teleconferred with Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield and Speaker John McCormack about the legislative program, including tax cuts and civil rights, staying in daily contact with party leaders.

Johnson

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