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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1964

Page

2

Local Biddeford residents listed as hospital patients and service members

Philip C. Chasse, 2 gem patient at Webber Hospital. Patrick White, 34 Pike St., is a patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Corinne McCarthy, South Street, is a patient at Webber Hospital. John Peterson, 6 Vincent Ave., returned home after Notre Dame Hospital stay. Lawrence Wiggin, 21 Leon St., undergoing treatment at Webber Hospital. Violet Mercier, 78 Graham St., is a surgical patient at Webber. James L. Sandler, son of Irving and Mrs. Sandler, enrolled as freshman at Bryant College Providence. George H. Petit, boatswain's mate third class, USCG, son of Biddeford residents, serving aboard Coast Guard Cutter Barataria out of Portland. William J. Hutchins, sonar man third class, USN, participated in NATO operation Exercise Team Work aboard USS W. V. Pratt.

Philip C. Chasse Elm St Biddeford Webber Hospital Patrick White Pike St Notre Dame Hospital Corinne McCarthy South Street John Peterson Vincent Ave Lawrence Wiggin Leon St Julian Petit Mason St Coast Guard Barataria Portland William J. Hutchins USN George E. Hutchins NATO North Atlantic W. V. Pratt

Biddeford and surrounding groups plan evening meetings

Cows ES Le Foyer, Tighten Beaudoin Farley Unit, King Court Amaranth and other groups announce 7:30 pm or 8 pm sessions tonight or tomorrow night at halls in Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach and nearby areas with local officials urging attendance and election of a new commander at VFW hall Old Orchard Beach.

le Foyer Foss and Pool Streets Biddeford Tigher Beaudoin - Farley American Legion Auxiliary Post Home Elms Street King Court Order of the Ameranth Odd Fellows Hall Main Street Saco

Mrs Olivine Lottinville Dies At 69 In Saco

Mrs Olivine M. Lottinville 69 of 1 Garfield St Saco died yesterday at a local hospital Born in Canada daughter of Charles and Alphonsine Marcoux she and widower Prime A Lottinville ran the Lottinville Grocery on Bradley St Saco Survivors include two sons Leo A Biddeford and Rane R Seattle one daughter Mrs Germaine Grant Saco two sisters Mrs Clarina Berry and Mrs Marina Dubois Biddeford six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held at 8 am Thursday from Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco Friends may call at Cote Funeral Home today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm

Olivine M. Lottinville Garfield St Saco Canada Charles and Alphonsine (Beaudette) Marcoux Notre Dame de Lourdes Prime A. Lottinville Lottinville Bradley Street Leo A Biddeford Rane R Seattle Wash Germaine Grant Clarina Berry Marina Dubois Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets

Mrs Edith Smith of Old Orchard Beach Dies at 96

Mrs Edith Marie Odile Cyr Smith 96 of 28 Portland Ave died Monday at a local nursing home. She was widow of Edward H. Smith and mother of late York County Commissioner Edwin H. Smith. Born March 23 1868 in St Francis New Brunswick she was a St Margaret s Church parishioner. Survived by two grandchildren six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Requiem mass for Wednesday at 9 a.m. from St Margaret s Church burial in St Mary s Cemetery Biddeford. Friends may call Tuesday 2 4 and 7 9 p.m. at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home.

Old Orchard Beach Edith Marie Odile (Cyr) Smith Portland Ave Edward H Robert B. Smith St. Margaret's St. Mary’s Cemetery Biddeford

Cloutier Services Funeral for Joseph Noe Cloutier

Funeral services for Joseph Noe Cloutier of Ocean Park Road Saco will be held at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow from Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Saco. He is survived by four brothers Alfred and Joseph Adolph of Saco Theodore Claremont New Hampshire Zepherin Newport New Hampshire and two sisters Mrs Jannette Boissonneault and Miss Alexina Cloutier both of Saco.

Cloutier Joseph Noe Cloutier Ocean Park Road Saco Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Alfred Joseph Adolph Theodore Claremont N. H Zepherin Newport Jeannette Boissonneault Alexina Cloutier

Church notes outline midweek services and choir schedules

A multi church notices page lists activities in Biddeford and surrounding towns. Mothers groups meet Wednesday 10 to 11 30 a m at United Church of Christ Biddeford. Choir rehearsals at Biddeford United Church of Christ Wednesday evenings with junior at 6 15 and senior at 7. Prayer services and bible studies held across Advent Christian, Faith Tabernacle, Lyman First Baptist, Ogunquit Baptist, Village Baptist and other churches. Charter Night for Boy Scout Troop at Biddeford United Church of Christ vestry with refreshments.

United Church of Christ Biddeford Advent Christian Church Chapel Street Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Village Baptist Church Kennebunkport

Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Speeding Case

William F Parson of Boston appeared before Associate Judge William F Wilson Jr and pleaded guilty to speeding 85 mph in a 75 mph zone. He was fined $20 with Sace police as complainants in the case.

William F. Parson Boston Mass William F. Wilson Jr

Card of Thanks to Dr Sheehan and hospital staff

This notice expresses sincere thanks to Dr. David Sheehan the staff of Saco Hospital and the blood donors for their kindness and care. Gratitude is extended to friends neighbors Old Orchard Beach Public Works Department and all who contributed floral offerings cards and use of their cars during our bereavement from Mrs Edward Townsend Sr and Family.

David Sheehan Saco Hospital Old Orchard Beach

Thanking Friends for Cards and Flowers

Eugene Boisvert thanks friends and relatives for beautiful cards and flowers sent during a stay at Webber Hospital.

Webber Hospital Eugene Boisvert

Biddeford Firemen Set Demonstration

Biddeford Fire Department opens Fire Prevention Week with a water demonstration at Biddeford Senior High School Sunday at 2 p.m. The event is part of National Fire Prevention Week activities with an open house at the fire station led by Fire Chief.

Biddeford Fire Department Biddeford

Portland Area Weather Outlook This Afternoon and Tonight

IMS Portland reports this afternoon mostly sunny and cool with highs in the upper 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Tonight fair and cold with lows in the 20s and winds easing to near calm. Wednesday remains fair and cool with lighter west winds 10 to 15 mph.

Portland

Bathrooms Become Style Focus In Luxury Bath Decor

The piece notes how homeowners now treat bathrooms as display spaces for luxury fixtures. It highlights decorative hardware from crystal knobs and gold plate faucets to marble basins and unique motifs like Louis XVI, fleur de lis, and Greek key, with designers emphasizing timeless lines and higher prices.

Associated Press Stanley Paul Paul American Society of Architectural Consultants Louis XVI New York

Jury Sequestered as Trial Moves Forward in Shapleigh Case

Jurors were ordered to report at 9 30 a m with restrictions on contact with media and others outside their group until the trial concludes. Special deputies were sworn in to guard privacy and a list of jurors and alternates from towns including Biddeford Arundel Wells and Sanford is recorded.

Sheriff's Department Palmer Shapleigh Justice Silsby Richard Werren Acton Paul Kimball Arundel John Foran Odilon Laverriere Joseph Lanoie Louis Marcille Roger Millette Olive Morel Alfred Nadeau Lucienne Reilly Alfred Richard Leopold Talbot Biddeford Frederick Davis Buxton Norman P. Edgcomb Cornish Laurence Brown Dayton Jean Wiggin Eliot Arthur Jenniss Harry Nason Hollis Archie W. Turner Arthur A. Tracy Sanford Emma Garrigan Stenso Waterboro Clayton Johnson Wells Margueret Hanson Elinor Allen Berwick Lillian Merry Old Orchard Beach Raymond Roy Parsonsfield Yvon Rondeau Ernest Demers Carl

Mrs Johnson Addresses Pride and Rights Across the Nation

Mrs Johnson, born in Karnack, Texas, proclaims equal rights for all Americans and urges love of the land. She cites a lineage of Southern gentility, a tradition of courtesy, and a history of famous leaders from Jefferson to Rusk, stressing that devotion spans presidents and secretaries of state.

United States Johnson Karnack Tex South Thomas Jefferson Dean Rusk

Nurse Added To Saco Public Health Staff

The October meeting of the Saco Public Health Nursing Association welcomed Mathilda E. Scammon as a new public health nurse. She will assist Roberta Rowe and Dorothy Carter at multiple schools, with visits from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., and will handle emergencies. The group noted extensive activity since the last meeting, including 652 total nursing cases and 1,095 home visits, with meetings set for 1:15 p.m. and next on Nov 9.

Saco Public Health Nursing Association Saco City Hall Lawrence Staples Mathilda E. Scammon R.N Hill Street Saco Roberta Rowe Dorothy Carter Lowell Innes Saco School Board Public Health Nursing Association Miss Rowe Staples Stephen Polackwich Robert LaFond Charles Fenderson Maurice Ross Edwin Weymouth Philip Snow Elliot Fink Hilary Mahaney Roger Sherman Ralph Larochelle Carter Cammon

Public visit allowed at station with equipment view

Arthur King quotes the fire chief inviting the public to visit the station to view equipment and ask questions, signaling openness and transparency about operations and safety.

Arthur King

Beach Mishap Impacts Jeannette Vehicle at Heath Street

Norman J. Jeannette a 21 year old of 16 Union Ave backed his car into a lamp post in a Heath Street parking lot causing minor damage to the right front fender and door. The incident occurred amid discussions on an equal rights law reception and local leadership praised by mayors ministers white merchants Negro leaders and average citizens. Mrs Johnson plans a 19 car train trip through 180 communities in eight Southern states over four days.

South Johnson

Court Decision Favors Saco In Stream Case

Justice Cecil J. Siddall of the Supreme Judicial Court orders judgment without costs for the City of Saco and Leo Poitras against Charles V. Hall and Dorothy L. Hall. The injunction blocks any act obstructing water flow under their property along the brook from Tasker Street to Bradley Street. The court also grants judgment for Saco on a counter claim about water and erosion damages. Attorney George E. Brickates appeared for the plaintiffs.

Cecil J. Siddall Supreme Judicial Court City of Saco Leo Poitras Charles V. Hall Dorothy L. Hall Tasker Street Franklin Street Bradley Street Siddall Justice Siddall Atty George E. Brickates

Beach Resident Receives 215 Dollar Drunken Driving Fine

Donald D. Roy of Old Orchard Beach was found guilty of drunken driving by a new jury panel in Superior Court. He must pay a 215 dollar fine after the conviction. State Trooper Plaisted testified Roy drove 70 to 75 mph on U S Route 1 and appeared unsteady and intoxicated. He observed multiple beer bottles in the car. Roy denied being intoxicated.

Portland Donald D. Roy Old Orchard Beach Roy Charles A. Pomeroy Robert S. Plaisted Oak Hill Scarborough Plaisted

Pepperell's Maine Mills Face Profit Pressure in Restructuring

Reed cites state agencies to aid firms as Pepperell vows to keep Maine mills running but only if profitable. Carter,名 quoted in Forbes, doubts continued Biddeford Lewiston presence amid tougher competition. He says southern operations yield higher profits with the same effort. Carter is in Georgia, unavailable for comment. Pepperell employs about 1,500 in Biddeford.

Carter Forbers Magazine Biddeford Lewiston Pepperell New England South Boston Georgia

Testimonial Dinner Planned For Senator Muskie At Beach

Old Orchard Beach Democratic Town Committee met to plan a testimonial dinner for U. S. Senator Edmund Muskie at Jameson School on October 24 at 5 p m. Muskie will be in town from 4 30 to 7 30 p m. Jerome G Plante is general chairman, assisted by Nicholas Danton with other workers to be named. Danton spoke on inequities in the state educational subsidy formula and urged a fairer system. The committee endorsed only enrolled Democrats now and in future elections. An invitation to the York County Democratic Committee to meet October 19 was extended. Voter registration deadline is October 30 for the November 3 election. Old Orchard Beach reports 1,164 enrolled Democrats and 2,985 eligible voters. County Atty. Lloyd P Lafountain and Mrs. Lafountain attended. Chairman Joseph Mokarzel led the meeting.

Old Orchard Beach Democratic Town Committee U. S Edmund Muskie Jameson School Jerome G. Plante Nicholas Danton Plante Danton Kenneth Cooper Kennebunk York County Democratic Committee Atty Lloyd P. Lafountain Biddeford

Nomination of 1965 York County Barracks Officers

Nominations were made for 1965 officers of York County Barracks Veterans of World War I at a Biddeford St John’s Hall meeting. slate includes Rudolph Vanasse commander John Gleason senior vice commander Emile Petit junior vice commander Napoleon J Frechette quartermaster and Conrad Fortier advocate. plans discussed for Veterans Day and rehabilitation fund boost of 25 dollars.

York County St. John’s Hall Elm Main Streets Biddeford Rudolph Vanasse John Gleason Emile Petit Napoleon J. Frechette Conrad Fortier Arthur Gagne Lester Ladderbush Napoleon Frechette Walter Reardon Carrol Tarr Patrick Tarpy James Duranceau Clarence Berry Arthur Hendrick Comdr Gagne Washington V. A Portland Harold Eddy Albert Osborne Waterville

Newspaper Night Will Be Observed by Elks Lodge

The Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks on Portland Road Saco will honor area newspaper and radio staff as special guests during a Thursday evening gathering. Social hour runs 6 to 7 with a roast pork supper to follow. Rev. Benedict Fink, dean of St Francis College and theology professor, will speak.

Biddeford-Saco

Barracks Unit Nominates Officer at York World War I Meeting

At St John s Hall York World War I unit held its session with 24 members present led by President Mrs Angie Cote. Officers were nominated for election November 2 and an Oct 17 banquet at Elm Hotel was announced for Mrs Jeannette Joseph with Waterville delegates in attendance.

Arzlie Bevillaka York County St. John’s Hall Main and Elm Streets Biddeford Angie Cote Jeannette Joseph Catherine Osborn Waterville Odina Moulin Laura Dodge

Cubs Star Andre Rodgers Sets NL Shortstop Error Mark

Andre Rodgers of the Chicago Cubs recorded 35 errors at shortstop, the most in the National League last season, highlighting defensive struggles for Chicago in the field as the team faced tough competition.

Andre Rodgers Chicago Cubs

Also Mentioned on This Page

St. Andre's Home and Hospital Auxiliary Pool Road Saco Democratic Social Club Saco G. A. R. Hall Luke F. Hart Knight of Columbus Council Ee Street Biddeord Old Orchard Beach V. F. W. Hall Atlantic Avenue Mrs. Olivine Lottinville Edith Smith Paul VI National Bishops Conferences Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Third Street Christian Science Society Winter Street Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Full Gospel Vatican A.M Mrs. Johnson Saco Public Health Carey Bros. Jewelers Main St Reed Beach Foss Street Methodist Bill's TV Center Saco Dial Kinmond Biddeford & Saco Gas CO American Motors Ibler Rambler Crepeau Rambler Sales CO Dial Danny Kaye Cbs-Tv Channel
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