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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1963

Page

2

Mrs. Vivian Langelier Is Hospital Patient in Saco

Mrs. Vivian Langelier of 7 Locke Street in Saco is listed as a medical patient at Webber Hospital.

Vivian Langelier Saco Webber Hospital

York County Veterans Attend District Meeting at YMCA

York County veterans of World War I will attend a district meeting at 2 pm Sunday in the Portland YMCA building on Forest Avenue. A stated meeting is set for 7:30 pm tonight of Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star at the Saco Masonic Hall. Mrs Hester Hooper heads refreshments. Past Matrons Association auction will entertain.

York County Portland Forest Avenue Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Saco Masonic Hall Hester Hooper

Church Notes Midweek Prayer Meetings Planned

Three churches schedule Thursday evening prayer and Bible study at 7 30 P M. Bible Baptist Church 144 Ferry Road Saco First Baptist Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach and First Assembly of Cod Church Ahepa Home 22 Pleasant Street Saco plan services with study and prayer sessions.

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Cod Church Ahepa Pleasant Street

Baptist Ladies Aid Meets at Kennebunk Church Vestry

The Kennebunk Baptist Church Ladies Aid Society held its first fall meeting with 15 attendees. After a covered dish supper led by Mrs. Harriet Freeman and Mrs. Myrtle Benson, president Mrs. Marion Cousens led the business session as Mrs. Margaret Staples led devotions. Plans for the year and cook book sales were discussed. the next gathering is set for Tuesday November 5 with hostesses Mrs. Marion Cousens and Miss Martha Bragdon.

Kennebunk Ladies Aid Society Kennebunk Baptist Church Harriet Freeman Myrtle Benson Marion Cousens Margaret Staples Martha Bracdon Madge Jackson Louise Huff Myrtle Knight Ida Cousens Louise Nichols Alice Hancock Minnie Robbins Elizabeth Strayhorn Martha Bragdon Gladys Anderson Emma Cleaves

Variety Club Sewing Project Set at Women’s meeting

The Women’s Variety Club met at Mrs. Theresa Huot’s home in Biddeford to plan a sewing project for next week. President Mrs. Jeannette Jalbert led routine reports. the bowling party was postponed. Annette Goulet won the food basket and received a birthday cake and cards. next meeting set for Oct 9 at Mrs. Joan Bouthillette’s home. attendees listed with a couple of absences.

Women's Variety Club Theresa Huot Southgate Avenue Biddeford Jeannette Jalbert Huot Annette Goulet Joan Bouthillette Chapel Street Isabelle Madore Irene Madore The Resa Lariviere

Boissonnault Files Bankruptcy Petition in Portland Court

John Gerald Boissonneault, Biddeford's tax collector and a service repairman, filed for debt relief in U S District Court in Portland under the Bankruptcy Act. He lists liabilities of 9 458 09 dollars and assets of 58 dollars.

John Gerald Boissonneault Biddeford U. S. District Federal Court Portland

Observations on Night Sky and Ancient Chess Origins

Cooper describes a bright gold orange horizon band at sunset and a fading afterglow as night falls. He notes lightning within clouds and a bright moon, with daytime sky a light blue. He explains earth and sky blacks differ when the moon is absent. Chess origin traced to India about 13 centuries ago, named chaturanga meaning four arms.

Cooper India

Card of Thanks for Adelard St Onge Family

The family of the late Adelard St Onge thanks friends and relatives for their kindness during bereavement. Mrs Adelard St Onge Mrs J B Moreau Mr Arthw St Onge

Adelard St. Onge J. B. Moreau Arthw St. Onge

West Kennebunk widow Olive Varney dies at 81

Mrs Olive Aulie Varney aged 81 of West Kennebunk died yesterday at home born November 9 1881 in West Kennebunk daughter of William and unknown Towne. She worked many years as a molder for Rogers Fibre Co retiring at 75. Survived by a brother five grandchildren seven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 1 30 pm from Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk with Rev Alfred Ives officiating. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery West Kennebunk. Friends may call Friday evening.

West Kennebunk Olive Aulie) Varney William Towne Rogers Fibre Company Henry Towne Angell Funeral Home Dane St Kennebunk Alfred Ives Sanford Methodist Pine Grove Cemetery

Funeral for 15 year old David Macomber Held in Saco

Funeral services for David Daniel Macomber aged 15 of 15 Pleasant Street Saco were conducted yesterday morning at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco with Rev Stanley A Bennett of the Saco United Baptist Church officiating Interment was in Laurel Hill Cemetery Bearers were James A Macomber Robert J Petit Sr William M Macomber and George E Macomber

David Daniel Macomber Pleasant St Saco Joseph Macomber Shumway Funera Home Spring St Stanley A. Bennett Saco United Baptist Church Laurel Hill Cemetery James A. Macomber Robert J. Petit Sr William M. Macomber George E. Macomber

Funeral services for Mrs Rosemary E Bishop in Saco

Funeral services for Mrs Rosemary E Bishop of 29 Macmillan Drive were held yesterday afternoon at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco with Rev Paul I K Weimer pastor of First Parish Congregational Church officiating Burial followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco Brunswick area notes pending final details

Brunswick Rosemary E. Bishop Macmillan Drive Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Saco Paul Ik. Weimer First Parish Congregational Church Laurel Hill Cemetery

Church Society Receives Magazine Copies

Funeral services for Joseph Hurd of 23 Raymond St Biddeford a Spanish War veteran were held at St Andre's Church. Msgr Aime Giguere led the requiem high mass with Rev Edmond Hache as deacon and Rev Bernand Nicknair as subdeacon. Burial was in St Joseph's Cemetery with military honors from a Pease Air Force Base firing squad. Out-of-town attendees included Edgar Hurd Fontana Calif and the Cartiers of Lawrence Mass. The article also covers the Biddeford Saco Church Society meeting where copies of Together magazine were presented and a long list of church activities and reminders for upcoming events.

Joseph Hurd Raymond St Biddeford St. Andre’s Aime Giguere Edmond Hache Bernand Nicknair Laura Proulx St. Joseph's Cemetery Nicknair Pease Air Force Base S. Set James Moats Curtis Fisher John Barone Richard Dziekowski Edward O’brien Andrew Dipietro John DeGrace Steve Spano Gary Mann Arnold E. Ballard Edgar Hurd Fontana Calif Wilfred Cartier Robert Cartier Wilfred Cartier, Jr Lawrence Mass Robert Proulx Somersworth N.H Rose Vournier Old Orchard Beach

Mrs William Deans Named To Board In Maine Council

Mrs William Deans of Biddeford was installed Tuesday as a board member of the Kennebec Girl Scout Council at a dinner in Hasty Memorial Armory Auburn. The new council will serve more than 12 000 Girl Scouts in 624 troops and include about 4 000 volunteer adults in Southwestern Maine across 22 neighborhood associations with the council office in the Falmouth Shopping Center.

Auburn William Deans Biddeford Kennebec

Two Petty Thefts Reported In Saco

Saco police investigated two petty larceny cases today. Raymond Prejean of 914 Com mon St reported gas siphoned from a disabled car parked in a vacant lot near his home for two nights. Lawrence Huot of 52 Foley Ave reported an electric skill saw stolen from his garage two days ago, valued at $50.

Saco Raymond Prejean Common St Lawrence Huot Foley Ave Huot

US sees limited 1965 end to Vietnam combat role

Government officials McNamara and Taylor argued that most US military tasks could be finished by the end of 1965 with ongoing support until the insurgency is suppressed or Vietnam's forces can take over. About 15,000 US troops and anti guerrilla specialists were in country. Separate note mentions bread fried oysters and eggs.

South Vietne McNamara Taylor United States U.S

Portland Area Local Weather Update

Small craft warnings posted along the coast this afternoon with increasing cloudiness and scattered showers or possible thunder showers. Highs in the low to mid 70s with southerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Tonight scattered showers then clearing and cooler with lows in the low 40s and winds shifting to northwest 10 to 20 mph. Friday looks fair and cooler.

Portland

Failure To Stop On Signal Costs Taxi Driver $10

Herman Mercier aged 60 of 420 Main St Saco was fined 10 for failing to stop on signal from Officer Earl Jamieson who testified he signaled Mercier to stop as he passed a funeral procession on Beach Street at 7 55 yesterday morning Mercier pleaded guilty after changing his plea from innocent The case was heard by Associate Judge William F Wilson Jr

Saco Herman Mercier Main St Earl Jamieson Mercier Beach Street Jamieson William F. Wilson Jr

St Marys School Fire Forces Emergency Space Reassignment

Water damage at St Marys prompts evacuation of the auditorium as ceilings collapse and slate roofing rains down. Fire Commissioner Dolby and Biddeford Chief King survey the scene while Gov Reed may waive the 45 day insurance waiting period. Temporary classrooms may open at Wentworth Emery and Biddeford Junior High on an emergency basis.

Lawrence Dolby Biddeford Arthur King Dolby Lewiston Kenneally Pomerleau Wentworth Biddeford Junior High Emery Street Emery Emery School St. Mary's John H. Reed St. Mary’s Parish Cornelius Enright Saco India King

Suspended sentence for Old Orchard Beach man in petty larceny case

Alfred Old Orchard Beach resident Robert Hartley received a suspended 60 day jail term and two years probation after pleading guilty to a reduced petty larceny charge. He was accused of stealing $969 from John Bishop’s Old Orchard Beach home on July 16. Prosecution moved to drop all but $100. Separately Justin A. Foss Jr. of Kennebunk was fined $40 for illegal possession of a female lobster after a jury verdict.

Alfred Old Orchard Beach James L. Reid York County Robert Hartley John Bishop Lloyd P. LaFountain Justin A. Foss Jr Kennebunk

Republicans At Beach Planning Several Events

Old Orchard Beach Republicans discussed upcoming season activities at Town Hall. October opens with a baked bean supper at Jameson School to be dated later. Finance drive runs through Oct 30.

Old Orchard Beach Republican Town Committee Jameson School Effie Ross Herbert Bean Emerson Cummings Shirley Doe Harry J. Dowd Edith Gonneville Leonard Gray Mildred Mildred B. Leonard Donald C. Jones Mildred Leonard Richard Doe Cynthia Michaud

Biddeford Purchases New Police Cruiser

Biddeford Mayor Willie Pomereau announced the city will put a new 1963 Plymouth four door pursuit car into duty this afternoon. The cruiser, originally intended for FBI use, cost 1775 dollars after one of the force’s two cars was wrecked in an early morning Alfred Street collision. Patrolman Leo Cote and Raymond Langevin were treated for cuts and bruises, with Langevin suffering a chipped elbow, and both were released by noon and not yet back on duty. There is an insurance claim.

Biddeford Willie Pomerleau Federal Bureau of Investigation Alfred Street Leo Cote Raymond Langevin Langevin

Motor Boat Disabled In Saco River Near Wood Island

Two Kennebunkport men in a 36 ft cabin boat were towed by a Saco firefighter after engine trouble off Stratton Island. They later anchored, leaked water, and had help from George Norwood and the Coast Guard at 7:45. Maxwell recently bought the boat at Bailey's Island and was repairing it ashore.

Kennebunkport Wood Island Saco River Saco Ross Perkins Saco Department Eddie Maxwell Strathon Island Wood Coast Guard Maxwell Bailey’s Island Cape Porpoise

Auxiliary of K. of C. Plans October Social

The Biddeford Knights of Columbus Auxiliary announced an October social for Oct 16 at a meeting led by Martha Masse. Paulette Millette chairs, with a committee including Juliet Lessard Jacqueline Goulet Elizabeth Caron Pauline Garnache Lucille Remillard Renette Taylor Rita Begin Bella Ryan Jeannette Letourneau Rita Reilly Eleanor Caron Jeannine Millette Therese Augers. A masquerade dance is set for Oct 29 at Washington Street hall and plans were outlined for a tea party Oct 13 in St Joseph's Hall Biddeford.

Biddeford Knights of Columbus Martha Masse Paulette Millette Juliette Lessard Jacqueline Goulet Elizabeth Caron Pauline Garnache Lucille Remillard Renette Taylor Rita Begin Bella Ryan Jeannette Letourneau Rita Reilly Eleanor Caron Jeannine Millette Therese Augers Washington Street St. Joseph’s Hall

Webber Hospital Auxiliary Adds Twelve Members

Twelve new members joined the Webber Hospital Auxiliary at a yesterday meeting held at the nurses home. New inductees include Mrs. Henry Perrin Mrs. Paul Stebbins Mrs. John Sheehan Mrs. Joseph Sheehan Mrs. LaForest Robbins Mrs. Howard Cushman Mrs. Thomas Bryant Mrs. Glen Wheeler Mrs. Richard Monmney Mrs. Richard Howard Mrs. Polly Abraham and Mrs. George Wemyss. Hospital administrator Carleton Davis spoke on The Organization of Webber Hospital and was introduced by Mrs. Raymond Kenneally. The next meeting is set for 8 p.m. Navy 6 and the Christmas Ball will be Dec 28 at the Saco Armory with music by Al Corey.

Webber Hospital Henry Perrin Paul Stebbins John Sheehan Joseph Sheehan LaForest Robbins Howard Cushman Thomas Bryant Glen Wheeler Richard Monmaney Richard Howard Polly Abraham George Wemyss Webber Hospital Nurses Home Robert LaFond Navy Saco Armory al Corey Carleton Davis Raymond Kenneally Davis Marcia Nevins Claude Faulkner

Teachers Seminar Endorses American Bill of Rights Priority

The National Council of Social Studies and the Civil Liberties Educational Foundation hosted an August seminar where participants agreed that no subject should be given greater priority than the American Bill of Rights in education.

National Council of Social Studies The Civil Liberties Educational Foundation

Activities Outlined For Saco AMVETS

Buon couvalas-Dupuis Post AMVETS in Saco outlined a busy schedule for October and November. Events include a Mr and Mrs Cribbage tourney reporting Friday at 8, Boy Scout and Cub Scout meetings October 14 and 22, a Halloween party, a sports night October 25 with movies, and a Halloween social October 26 in costume. A rummage sale is set for October 19 by the AMVETS Auxiliary. The post marks its 10th anniversary November 23 with food and dancing. Members urged to pay 1964 dues. canned foods requested for Thanksgiving baskets. Comm Ouellette led the session. prayers by Parisien.

Buoncouvalas-Dupuis Amvets Post Spring Street Saco Eugene Moody Wualter Fougere Boucouvalas-Dupuis Raymond Parisien

Officers Chosen By Daughters Of Ruth At Biddeford Church

Officers were elected at a Daughters of Ruth meeting for the Biddeford Universalist Church. The slate, presented by Mrs. Walter Hutchins, includes Mrs. Leonard Emmons as president and Miss Ethel Roberts as first vice president. Committees were named for a November 2 banquet for the Rebecca Emery Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. The group voted to pay half the vestry cleaning bill.

Daughters of Ruth Biddeford Rebecca Emery Harry Gowen Hitchins McIntire Ruthford Wilcox Burnham Miss Roberts Emmons Florida Edmund Beal Hutchins

Also Mentioned on This Page

Baptist Ladies Aid Variety Club Boissonnault Mrs Olive Varney David D. Macomber Rosemary Bishop Church Society Wilma Griffith Together Woman's Society of Christian Service Sc Street Methodist Church LaDora Gannon Roberta Jordan Stephanie Butler Jean Rennie Bessie Dawley Butler Gertrude Bean Margaret Currie Phyllis Borden Maude Tuttle Annie Cranshaw Spiritual Life Betty Stevens Methodist Woman' and ‘World Outlook Margaret Moore Youth Work Methodist East Eliot Missionary Education Edwin Tewksbury World Service Biddeford and Saco Council of Churches Kent Cleaners Main Street Virginia Strombom Mary Fairfield Sunshine Committee Eula Bell Ruth Willey WSCS Ruth Worcester Frances Lewis Albertina Emerson Ruth LeFebvre Moore Jesus Christ Pauline Pouravelis Linda Evigny Darlene Provencher William Lacerte David Ross Louis Truman Stanley Karlin Richard White Guy Brochu Alice Roy Jim’s TV Rental Service K. of C Shumway Funer Service, Inc Hospital Group Saco Amvets Ruth Corinne Wells John Dickerson Jane Day Albert Wentworth Laura Bridgman Starr Southgate Motors, Inc Clarence E. Tarr George Spirouni John E. Weiss Dasown Youland Roger S. Labbe
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