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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1963

Page

2

Maurine Harrison Named Tower Yearbook Associate Editor

Maurine Harrison daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter L Harrison of Saco has been appointed associate editor of the senior yearbook The Tower at Westbrook Junior College. Also noted are travel plans of Rene Racine and family and Marine Lance Cpl Donald G Lantagne visiting relatives in Biddeford and Beaufort while Lantagne reenlists for six years at the Beaufort Marine air depot.

Maurine Harrison Walter L. Harrison Saco the Tower Westrook Junior College Rene Racine Taylor St Biddeford Germany Logan International Airport Boston Maj Norman O Cine U. S. Army Lance Cpl Donald G. Lantazne Marine Corp Helen Beaufort S. C Armand C. Lantagne Jeanne Alfred Lantagne Granite St Lantagne St. Louis High School Marine Corps Ee Air Depot

Deaths Miss Sarah Brady of Biddeford

Miss Sarah I Brady 85 of 77 Jefferson St Biddeford died yesterday after a long illness in a local hospital She was born in Lack County Fernaugh Ireland Sept 24 1878 and came to the United States early She worked 50 years at Peprell Mfg Co and York Mills Biddeford retiring about 20 years ago A communicant and past president of The Children for Mary Sodality of St Marys Church Survivors include two brothers Thomas A Biddeford James H New York City one sister Miss Elizabeth Brady Lynn Mass and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be in St Marys Church Friday at a.m Friends may call at Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm St Biddeford from 2 5 and 7 10 p m today and tomorrow

Sarah I. Brady Jefferson St Biddeford Lack County Fernaugh Ireland John Anne (Scott) Brady Peprell Mfg. Co York Mills Children For Mary Sodality Thomas A James H New York City Elizabeth Brady Lynn Mass St. Mary's Church Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St

Local church and club meetings in Biddeford area

The Beta Sigma class of the Biddeford United Baptist Church meets tomorrow at 7 30 p m at Miss Elizabeth Taff s Prospect Street Biddeford Supper at 6 30 p m then a business session. The Saco Firemen s Auxiliary gathers tomorrow at Mrs Mary Cantara s 88 Ma ple or Saco with supper prior then business. Fremont Club and Auxiliary hold Thursday 8 p m meeting at Alfred Street hall Biddeford. Old Orchard Beach Republican Town Committee meets tonight 7 30 at the town hall with plans for special activities.

Biddeford United Baptist Church Elizabeth Taff Prospect Street Biddeford Saco Mary Cantara Maple Fremont Club Alfred Street Old Orchard Beach Republican Town Committee Old Orchard Beach Town Hall

Mid week prayer meetings across area churches

Mid week prayer services set for Thursday at 7 30 p m in three churches Bible Baptist 144 Ferry road Saco First Baptist Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach and First Assembly of God church of Saco Ahtepa home 22 Pleasant Street An allay workshop session for St Mary s Assumption Sodality Bazaar and Christmas sale on November 8 9 will be held tomorrow from 10 a m to 3 p m in the parish hall

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Assembly of God “Church of Ahtepa Fleasant Street St. Mary's Assumption

Valachi details link to Masseria murder and mob wars

Senate investigations subcommittee presses Valachi on crimes of the past as it probes La Cosa Nostra. He names Vito Genovese as the faction’s dominant power and describes plans to expose racketeering, with Masseria’s 1931 death and the Coney Island setup tied to the gang wars. He recounts contracts for murder and the hit team that carried out Baker’s death.

Ark Senate Investigations Valachi la Cosa Nostra Vito Genovese Genovese Salvatore Luciano New York Giuseppe Masseria Coney Island N.Y Italy Masseria Salvatore Maranzano James Catania Joe Baker Baker Sally Shields Shillitani Nick Capuzzi Chicago Buster

Ben Bella Action Redraws Land as Mutinous Troops Rally

Mutinous units move Chinese made cannons into the Kabylie mountains east of Algiers while infantry dig in. Ben Bella seizes farms, nationalizing land held by French settlers as they face ouster from their properties.

Dent Kabylie Algiers Ben Bella

Prayers Planned by Children of Mary at St Marys Biddeford

The Children of Mary at St Marys Church meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm St Biddeford to say prayers for Miss Sarah I Brady.

Children of Mary of St. Mary's Church Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St Biddeford Sarah I. Brady

Funeral services for Lawrence W. Brown in Saco

Funeral services for Lawrence W. Brown of River Road were held at 2 p m yesterday from the Shurma Way Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco Rev Stanley A Bennett pastor of the Saco United Baptist Church officiated with interment in Steep Falls Cemetery Bearers were Clifford Roberts Ralph Pettengill Roland Mercier Kenneth Smith Clinton Dyer and Robert Bernier

Standish Lawrence W. Brown River Road Shurma‘way Spring ‘St Saco Stanley A. Bennett Saco United Baptist Church Steep Falls Clifford Roberts Ralph Pettengill Roland Mercier Kenneth Smith Clinton Dyer Robert Bernier

Funeral services for Willie La croix in New York City

Funeral services were held at St Andre's Church at 10 30 AM for Willie La croix who died in New York City last Sunday. Rt Rev Msgr Aime Giguere celebrated a solemn high mass of requiem assisted by Rev Edmund Hache deacon and Rev Bernand Nicknair subdeacon. Choir directed by Charles Proulx with organist Mrs Laura Lauzon Proulx. Sacred Heart League bearers included Henry Bourque Alfred Soulard Aime Desrosiers Joseph Lefebvre Camille Bouffard Edmond Neault. Burial in St Joseph's Cemetery St Theresa section with prayers by Father Hache.

Willie Lacroix New York City St. Andre's Church Aime Giguere Edmund Hache Bernand Nicknair Charles Proulx Laura Lauzon Proulx

Funeral for Mrs Ro lande Gaudette at St Andre Church

Funeral services for Mrs Rola nde Gaudette of 1 White's Wharf Biddeford were held at 9 AM from St Andre's Church with a high mass of requiem. Rev Edmund officiated. choir directed by Charles Proulx and Mrs Laura Lauzon Proulx was organist. Bearers were Robert Martin Roland Lemieux Roger Lemieux and Donald Labbe. Burial followed at St Joseph Cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Bernard Nicknair. Out of town attendees included Alfred Lemieux Hartford Conn Mrs Georgette McKenney Kennebunkport Mr and Mrs Paul Gaudette Sanford and several others from Kennebunkport.

Rolande Gaudette White's Wharf Biddeford St. Andre's Church Edmund Hache Charles Proulx Laura Lauzon Proulx Robert Martin Roland Lemieux Roger Lemieux Donald Labbe St. Joseph Cemetery Bernand Nicknair Alfred Lemieux Hartford

Wells Contractor Loses Suit Dismissal In Ogunquit Case

Alfred Wells building contractor Donald A. Moody sought $2,863.62 from Mrs. Gladys B. Eckman of Ogunquit for work at her home in early 1962. York County Superior Court Justice James L. Reid dismissed the suit without prejudice on Moody's motion on the second day of trial after jury is empaneled and a view was taken. testimony resumed but ended in voluntary nonsuit.

Alfred Wells York County Superior Court James L. Reid Augusta Donald A. Moody Gladys B. Eckman Ogunquit

Byrd Delays Floor Action on Tax Bill For Civil Rights

Dirksen cited 75 amendments to the tax measure expected in the Senate, many to be rejected in the House, as a factor in delaying floor action until Christmas. Senator Humphrey announced that civil rights would be placed ahead of a tax cut after talks with Democratic leaders and the President.

Dirksen House Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Senate Enenter

Rallying Peasants Defense Sparks Controversy

A fragmented line hints at a bold effort to mobilize hungry peasants in support of a defense. Details are sparse but suggest organized outreach and potential public tension surrounding the movement.

Portland Weather Summary Warm and sunny with mild nights

This afternoon in Portland expect sunny skies and warm conditions with highs near 75. Winds from the southwest at 15 to 20 mph. Tonight remains fair and warmer with lows in the low 50s and southwest winds diminishing to 10 to 15 mph. Thursday stays mostly sunny and continued warm with southwest winds 10 to 20 mph shifting to westerly through the day.

Portland

Rummage and Food Sale Set By Church Women

Plans for a rummage and food sale were laid at Siloam Hall Pool Road Biddeford during the Ladies Aid meeting of the South Biddeford Methodist Church. A Sunshine Committee was appointed led by Mrs Marion Clark with Ruth Peck Margaret Linscott Lena Peck and Louise Gaffney. The group voted to sew for Biddeford Public Health Service this winter and discussed social events including a Christmas party. Meetings shift to Thursdays.

Siloam Hall Pool Road Biddeford Ladies Aid of South Elizabeth Piper Clark Margaret Linscott Louise Gaffney Peggy Thomas Guinea Road Nellie Norwood Mary Abby Hussey Shirley Gross Eileen Martha Goldthwaite Jean Goldthwaite Ophelia Wakefield Anna Tremblay Leona Johnson Ella Piper Olive Gross Marie Berry Margaret Linscoll Ruth Peck Lena Peck Marion Clark Florence Piper Mma Piper Addie Pip

June Holt Baby Shower Highlighted in Old Orchard Beach

Mrs. June Holt of Old Orchard Beach was guest of honor at a baby shower hosted by Mrs. Claire Nason at 2 Michaud Ave with co host Mrs. Carmen Bertrand. Attendees included numerous local women while several others were invited but unable to attend.

Old Orchard Beach June Holt Claire Nason Michaud Ave Carmen Bertrand Mary VeVicar Muriel Lacasse Edna Babeau Muriel Fortier Charlene Johnson Dorothy Lamb Donna Gaudreau Madeline Mulderiy Deanna Dutil Marilyn Rube Helene Noble Mary Narsiff Tamara Lemire Glennys Skillings Caroline Cummings Arlene Gagnon Betty Drouin Marcelle Lessard Amy Stevens Gladys Timmins

McNamara reports limited Viet Nam reforms and rising danger

McNamara, monitoring Viet Nam from Pave One, found no evidence that Diem initiated reforms since Kennedy’s earlier visit. He notes Buddhist crises and demonstrations have not yet dented morale among government troops, but warns continued political tactics could raise danger. He also expects the Viet Cong to be pushed back in the central highlands and northern provinces.

McNamara Diem Kennedy Viet Nam

Governor forms seven member Allagash advisory panel

Augusta AP Gov Reed appoints a seven member advisory committee to the Allagash River Authority created by the 01st Legislature. The panel will assist the authority in drafting a plan for the multiple use of the Allagash wilderness area.

Augusta Reed Allagash River

Hannah Circle Holds Ocean Park Meeting

Ocean Park The first meeting of the newly organized Hannah Circle of Saco United Baptist Church Women was held at the home of circle leader Mrs Lillian Jakeman. Devotions were led by Mrs Jakeman and the program was presented by Mrs Lois Skillings. The group will meet the first Wednesday of each month with attendees including Mrs Helen Smith, Mrs Thelma Scamman, Mrs Gloria Stickney, Mrs Shirley Doe, Mrs Ada Cole, Mrs Dorothy Tripp, Mrs Lois Skillings, Miss Velma Wiggin, Miss Mildred Cartwright and hostess Mrs Jakeman.

Ocean Park Hannah Circle Saco Velma Wiggin Mildred Cartwright Jakeman

Wallace to speak at Dartmouth on November 5

Gov George C Wallace of Alabama has accepted an invitation from Dartmouth College student groups to address the campus November 5. The invitation comes from the Undergraduate Council and Cutter Hall residents, a dormitory housing American and foreign students with international relations interests.

Hanover N. H George C. Wallace Alabama Dartmouth College Wallace Cutter Hall

JFK Inks Bipartisan Congressional Members and Officers

President Kennedy administers notable inclusions to his administration with congress members from both parties and a cross section of senior military officers. The move signals a broader coalition approach and readiness to pursue policy across party lines.

Congress

Law Revision Study Underway in Augusta

AUGUSTA AP. As directed by the 101st Legislature, Atty. Gen. Frank Hancock has appointed a 10 member advisory committee to study revising the state's criminal code. The study will review penalties and severity, compare practices with other states, and examine the wording of criminal laws.

Augusta Frank FE Hancock

House passes bill setting new military pay scales

The House approved the bill by a 332 to 5 vote on Tuesday, establishing the new military pay scales and designating Tuesday as the start date for the raise.

House

Westbrook to file new petition on school field subsidy

Portland AP Westbrook City Solicitor James E. Gagan says he will file another petition for a declaratory judgment on whether the citys new high school athletic field can qualify for state school building subsidies. The first petition was dismissed without prejudice in Cumberland Superior Court. The Attorney General department argued the case was premature since the field is not completed and total cost unknown.

Portland Westbrook James E. Gagan Cumberland Superior Court Attorney General's Department

Big Two Continued From Page One In East West Talks

Western sources warned that there is no expectation of a firm agreement from current discussions. They noted the ambivalent mood and indicated the talks may extend without decisive outcomes.

Oscar Tardif Funeral Rites Held In Saco

Funeral services were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco for Capt. Oscar Tardif of the Saco Police Department. A solemn high mass was led by Rev. Henry Fournelle with deacon Rev. Paul Jalbert and sub deacon Reg. Arthur St. Pierre. Burial followed at St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford. Attendees included local police, state and neighboring police representatives, city officials, and out-of-town mourners from Quebec to New Hampshire and Connecticut.

Oscar Tardif Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco Henry Fournelle Paul Jalbert Arthur St. Pierre Eva Carrier St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford Father Fournelle Joan Leveille Dover N.H Arlie Hopkins Philadelphia Charles Sirois Gould Sirois Ste. Anne Canada Michael Shurko Fairfield

Talks Continue Amid Slow Pace Hinting at Agreement

Neither side is prepared to move fast, but the ongoing talks themselves are constructive and may indicate where the strongest prospects for agreement lie.

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