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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1964
Page
2
Mrs. May Tardif of 10 Vine Ave. Biddeford has returned home after surgery at Webber Hospital. Priscilla Gervais of 4 Willett St. Biddeford will perform as a vocalist on the Youth Cavalcade show airing tonight on a Portland TV station.
The Mothers Auxiliary of Biddeford Boy Scout Council meets Tuesday at 8 in the K of C Hall on Washington Street Biddeford. Tighe Beaudoin Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary meets Wednesday at 8 p m in Biddeford City Building. Owen Davis Post American Legion meets Tuesday at 8 in the Beach Street Saco post home. movies will be shown and refreshments served.
Richard H. Bryan of Old Orchard Beach pleaded guilty to having a loaded rifle in a motor vehicle and was fined $15 by Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. Fish and Game Warden Thomas Bryant was the complainant. William Allen of Greenland NH pled guilty to intoxication in a motor vehicle and was fined $10. Frederick H. Salome of Portland was fined $15 for driving without a license. The Michaud case was continued to December 7 after a collision on the Old Orchard Road that killed E. Forrest of Nashua.
Portland fire crews from Portland and South Portland fought a 12 hour blaze at the Louis Mack Co. junk shop. The wooden three story structure was destroyed. Burning junked batteries flared bright green and blue while burning metals produced eerie white light. Cause and loss not yet determined.
Christmas lights were strung along Saco Main Street over the weekend as city officials report weather hampered some decorating work on poles and light installations.
Superintendent Raymond Kenneally announced a joint Biddeford Arundel and Dayton school boards meeting at Biddeford High School Wednesday at 6 p m. The supper session precedes the joint meeting.
We express sincere appreciation to relatives and friends who were generous and kind during our bereavement. Thanks to Rev Holmberg Dr Ficker and Webber Hospital nursing staff. Signed by Mr Joseph Gaudreau and others including Mr and Mrs Leo Paul Bisson Mr and Mrs Roland Choiniere Mrs John Beauchemin and Mr and Mrs Roland Shuffleburg and Mr and Mrs Arthur Bunnell.
Wilfred Philip Pooler 52 of 133 Highland Ave Old Orchard Beach died in a Biddeford hospital early Sunday. Born May 5 1912 in Jackman son of George and Armoza Pooler he served in World War II and worked at the Carriage House in Scarborough and Wonderbar Steakhouse in Biddeford. Survived by widow Gertrude Buffum Pooler three children Russell Gendron Geraldine Gendron and Roger Gendron, US Army Oklahoma one brother Edward Pooler Biddeford and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford this evening 7 10 and Tuesday 2 4 and 4 7 10 p.m. Funeral Wednesday at 9 a.m.
Mrs Lena Levasseur 73 of 33 Washington St former Saco resident died in a local hospital after a brief illness. Born April 28 1891 in Somersworth NH she was the daughter of Alfred and Mary Tremblay. Survivors include three daughters Mrs Edgar Valliere Biddeford Mrs Raymond Beauchene her home Mrs Albert Berletelli Lewiston two sons Joseph A and Roland L both of Biddeford 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be from Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco at 8 am Wednesday. Friends may call Sam Soucy Funeral Home Biddeford today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10.
Mrs. Mary Waterhouse 79 of 472 Pleasant St Saco died last night at a local convalescent home Born Nov 14 1894 in Somersworth NH she was the daughter of James and Nora Maloney Nelson and worked 39 years in local textile mills retiring 19 years ago She was a member of the Owen-Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary and Past Presidents Party Surviving are her widower Calvin Waterhouse a son John Haskell Saco two brothers George Nelson Saco Howard Maloney South Berwick one sister Maude Whitten Saco four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Wednesday at 830 am from Cote Funeral Home Friends may call today and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-10 pm
Mrs Hazel F Partridge 65 of Coolidge Avenue Saco widow of Harry Partridge died Saturday after long illness Born in Saco August 13 1899 daughter of Nelson and Gertrude Booth She was member of Trinity Episcopal Church Survived by daughter Ethel Tracy and Barbara McGee both of Saco Irene Flooks West Upton Mass son Robert Partridge Mendon Mass brother Roy Booth and sister Mabel Booth 25 grandchildren eight great grandchildren Funeral from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco at 10 am Tuesday Friends may call 7 to 9 tonight at funeral home
Miss Mildred L. Sherwood 64 of 62 Storer St. Saco died Saturday night in a local hospital. Born October 20 1900 in St John New Brunswick she was the daughter of Wilfred and Tillie Ells Sherwood. Funeral services will be private at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St. Saco friends may call 7 to 9 tonight.
Saco firemen were called to the State Restaurant on Main Street Saturday night to extinguish an awning blaze. Engines 1 3 and the ladder truck responded and a booster line was used. Cause of the fire was not given.
Hodge indicated accreditation potential next year as the new junior high school is built. Overcrowded conditions and library facilities will be reviewed with school officials guiding the process.
Storm Ye Portland forecasts cloudy cold conditions this afternoon with gale warnings along the coast. Highs 30 to 35, north winds 5 to 15 mph, tonight snow developing with possible heavy bursts by morning and lows around the mid to upper teens. Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph, Tuesday morning snow tapering to flurries, very cold with highs near the low to mid 20s and gusty northeast to northwest winds.
Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Rennick Mayotte of 74 High St Biddeford were held at St Marys Church Saturday. Rev Maurice Goan celebrated the high mass of requiem with music by William Cleary and organist Elizabeth Seidel. Bearers were Aimee Desrosiers Alphonse Lemieux Albert Nolette Henri Bourque Willie Bisson and Edgar Cabana. Burial followed in St Marys Cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Coleman OToole. Attendees included Mrs Lillian Roberge West Warwick RI Mr and Mrs Homer Bourque and Claire Sanford Alder Brodeur Three Rivers Quebec and Mr and Mrs Arthur Brodeur New Haven Conn.
Funeral services for John Lewis Clarke of Hartford Conn formerly of Saco will be held at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco at 2 p m Tuesday Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p m today
Funeral services for Richard Emmanuel Brickates were held at St Demetrios Church on Saturday at 1 30 p m officiated by Rev Dr Harry Hatzopoulos with several priests assisting The committal followed at St Demetrios Cemetery and a luncheon served to over 600 relatives and friends with numerous local Greek community groups involved in arrangements and honors listed for bearers and delegates.
Sir Winston Churchill, frail yet alert, rose from bed on his 90th birthday in London aided by a nurse. He received hundreds of greetings from around the world, including messages from Queen Elizabeth II and former U.S. leaders, as he planned a family birthday dinner later.
Funeral services for Ernest Arel 40 Sullivan Street Biddeford were held at St Andre's Church Biddeford with a solemn requiem high mass conducted by Rev Germain Bureau assisted by Rev Arthur St Pierre deacon and Rev Bernand Nicknair subdeacon. Burial followed in St Joseph's Cemetery. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs Rheal Nollette Sanford.
Funeral services for Eugene Pariseau of Biddeford 63 Westmore Ave were held Saturday at St Marys Church Biddeford Rev Cornelius Enright celebrated a requiem mass William Cleary sang and Elizabeth Seidel played organ Burial followed at St Josephs Cemetery East Chelmsford Mass Bearers listed with names from North Chelmsford Webster Somersworth and Oxford communities.
Funeral services for Allan C Mason of 20 Green St Saco were conducted Saturday afternoon at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home officiated by Rev David Wigley United Church of Christ Biddeford Interment was in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Ritualistic Masonic Order services were held Friday night at the funeral home by Saco Lodge F and A M Bearers were Millard A Tripp Jr Robert Hooper Urbain Roberge Jr and Gordon Flood The world series game saw Tom Tresh strike out three times in a row.
Three local girls and a Biddeford youth were taken to Weber Hospital after a car skidded off Washington Avenue and crashed into Roger's Studio. Marion Gamash, 17, held for lacerations, others released after treatment. Albert Masse, 20, driver from Biddeford, reportedly lost control while turning into Washington Avenue, sending the car into the building. the front was heavily damaged and the car totaled.
Lewiston voters head to the polls in a three way mayoral race, with a city charter likely forcing a runoff on December 14 if no candidate achieves a majority. City Clerk Lucille Lebel expects about 10,800 votes from a historically quiet campaign.
A two car collision on Brad ley Street in Saco last night caused heavy damage to both vehicles. Donald A. Dubois of Hollis Center, 30, drove north while Rene P. Bouffard of Shadagee Road, Saco, 20, allegedly skidded on the slippery road and hit the Dubois car. Damages were estimated at 543.93 dollars for the Dubois vehicle and 450 dollars for the Bouffard car.
Churches in Portland welcomed the use of English and a participatory Dialogue Mass while Betty Gribbin disliked the change preferring the traditional Mass with the missal. Local Catholics expressed that the new form would bring people closer to the service and encourage active involvement.
Biddeford firefighters will test Box 133 at Emery School on Tuesday at 12 30 p m The new alarm was installed according to Fire Chief Arthur Saturday by Biddeford firefighters King
Old Orchard Beach MRS announces a Thursday 7:45 p m meeting at Jameson School with Conrad W Griffin of the Extension Service Sanford presenting Litter Prevention. Abbott-Verville AMVETS Auxiliary plans Tuesday night gathering to finalize plans for the December 15 Christmas party.
In Grinstead England a 25 year old Mexican doctor Alicia Munoz Dominguez studies plastic surgery at Queen Victoria Hospital. She is an honors graduate of the University of Mexico Medical School and plans a career in plastic surgery, aiming to return home to Mexico after further study.
Virgil Hall, former fire chief and night watchman, was away when a fire burned his kitchen at Lincolnville Center UP. Officials believe the blaze began near a couch by a stove, with the exact cause still under investigation.
AP reports Kenneth T H Brooks president of Gorham State Teachers College was named Maine liaison representative of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Other Maine members include Farmington State Teachers College Nassau College and the University of Maine.
Cindy Hartley, preparing for college, was told by her father to seek President Kelly Thompson for serious problems. Days later she mailed home her registration receipt for a Western Kentucky State College football game and was invited to attend as Thompson’s guest.
A three car crash on Lincoln Street Biddeford this morning sent Vera Allen 54 of Old Orchard Beach to Webber Hospital with a forehead laceration. Her car struck two parked vehicles owned by Gerard Cloutier and Carl Holmstedt. Police said no damage estimates were available. Earlier incidents included a Park Street collision injuring no one and a Lincoln Street crash after a driver fell asleep.
Nashua man Roy E. Briand pleaded guilty before Judge Gerald C. Nason in Biddeford Municipal Court for unregistered vehicle operation and was fined $15. Saturday cases included Roland Michaud of Sanford fined $15 for wrong way on a one way street on Foss Street November 26 in Biddeford, Walter Zook of Saco fined $25 for driving without a license, Robert Binette Jr. of Saco fined $20 for sidewalk parking and $25 for resisting an officer, Carroll Austin of Biddeford fined $10 for indecent exposure, Ralph Poisson of Biddeford fined $100 for concealed weapon and assault with suspended sentence to the Men’s Reformatory and two years probation, David Chasse of Biddeford fined a total $65 for running a stop sign imprudent driving and speeding 55 in a 25 zone.
The Appalachian Trail spans 2,050 miles of eastern United States terrain and was completed in 1937 by volunteer hikers and naturalists working across the region.
Saco Mayor J Edward Whelan announced his invitation to a Governor's Conference on economic planning for the Seacoast region to be held tonight at Portsmouth High School. The program, co sponsored by NH and NH governors, will analyze the bi state economy and review development plans including the phased out Kittery Navy Yard with 213 local workers affected.
Florence Paul, 89, editor of the York Maine Weekly, is reported in satisfactory condition at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital with a fractured leg after a fall Friday night. A hospital spokesman said details of the accident were unavailable.
The United States flag first flew in California in 1846 during the establishment of Fort Stockton, a milestone noted in regional history.
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