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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1964

Page

2

Local Notices Highlight Seaside and Biddeford Residents

Mrs Bertha Vose of Seaside Avenue Old Orchard Beach is a medical patient at Webber Hospital Theresa Janelle 54 St Marys Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital Donald E Hooper boilerman first class USN son of Roy L Hooper of 372 Alfred Street Biddeford participated in NATO exercise Team Work aboard the destroyer USS Gearing Visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Allen Sneider Alfred Street Biddeford were Mr and Mrs Paul Sandler after visiting Boston New York and the Catskills will return to North Hollywood Calif Mrs Sneider and Mrs Sandler were girlhood friends in California and had not seen each other for 25 years

Bertha Vose Seaside Avenue Old Orchard Beach Webber Hospitars Theresa Janelle St. Mary’s Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Donald E. Hooper USN Roy L. Hooper Alfred St Allen Sneider Alfred Street Paul Sandler Boston New York Catskills North Hollywood Calif Sneider Sandler California

Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus Meeting Tonight

A meeting of the Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus will be held tonight at the Washington Street hall in Biddeford. The AM VETS Auxiliary led by Merton Ira Staples will meet at 8 tonight at the Alfred Street post home.

Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Washington Street Hall Biddeford Merton Ira Staples Amvets Alfred Street

Cadets of Saco Salvation Army Meet Friday

Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m.

Saco Salvation Army

Jury System in Our Country Today Featured by Biddeford Rotary

The Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club heard Atty. Charles W. Smith discuss the jury and judicial system from Anglo-Saxon origins to today. He warned against efforts to abolish juries and urged maintaining a strong judiciary as essential to freedom. Reported by Dr. Arthur Corriveau and others, with Interact notes and club introductions. Next week Col. John M. Goodman will speak on Doing Business with the Army.

Biddeford-Saco Smith St. George de Beauce Canada Arthur Corriveau David Wigley Harry M. Wooster William Smith Interact Rotary Clubs Wooster Joseph G. Grondin David Spear John M. Goodman Army

Street Department Open House Slated

Open house will be held at the Biddeford City Garage this Saturday. Mayor Willie W. Pomerleau notes new city equipment will be displayed alongside other city owned gear. The event coincides with Fire Prevention Week activities. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m.

Biddeford City Willie W. Pomerleau New City Fire Department

Goldwater Draws Crowds at New Jersey Stop

Goldwater continued along the New Jersey shore into Newark’s industrial-suburban belt, drawing larger crowds with each rally. He attacked Johnson’s slogans and dismissed the war on poverty as phony. A separate item notes a 32-page Anglers Guide to Sharks detailing 34 Atlantic coast shark species.

Pese New Jersey Shore Newark Goldwater Johnson Atlantic

Card of Thanks for Eugene S. Cole family

The family of the late Eugene S. Cole extends thanks to friends neighbors relatives and delegations for aid and sympathy during the bereavement and for tributes cards and car transportation for the funeral.

Eugene S. Cole

Death of Rev Rene J Caouette at 54 in Biddeford

Rev Rene J Caouette 54 of 19 Union St Biddeford died at home after a long illness born December 21 1909 in Biddeford son of Pierre and Marie Caouette he studied at St Andre s School St Charles Seminary Sherbrooke Quebec and Montreal Grand Seminary ordained June 1 1938 served as curate then pastor of St Ann Danforth until 1963 survivors include brother Myriah two sisters Juliette and Muriel Caouette and stepmother Mrs Pierre Caouette calling hours and funeral details listed with services at St Joseph Church Biddeford led by Rt Rev Msgr William Cunneen.

Rene J. Caouette Union St Biddeford Pierre and Marie (Morin) Caouette St. Andre’s School St. Charles Seminary St. Ann Danforth Myriah Juliette Muriel Caouette Pierre Caouette Emond Hill St St. Joseph’s Church William Cunneen Diocese of Portland

Funeral services for Mrs Olivine Lottinville in Saco

Funeral services for Mrs Olivine Lottinville of Garfield Street Saco were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church. Msgr Arthur Dube led a solemn requiem high mass with Rev Arthur Jalbert deacon and Rev Normand Carrier subdeacon. Burial followed at St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Father Carrier. Bearers were Maurice Roy Paul Cote Alberic Guay and Urbain Gagne. Out of town mourners included Rane R Lottinville Seattle Emile Parent Mrs Rita Fredette Berlin Leo Le Tarte Hartford Rudolphphe LeTarte Maynard Mr and Mrs Robert Nadeau Somersworth and Mrs Beatrice Hamel Claude Hamel Cape Madeline Quebec.

Olivine Lottinville Garfield Street Saco Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Arthur Dube Arthur Jalbert Normand Carrier Eva Carrier Ladies’ Choir St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford Father Carrier Maurice Roy Paul Cote Alberic Guay Urbain Gagne Rane R. Lottinville Seattle Wash Emile Parent Rita Fredette Berlin N.H Leo LeTarte Hartford

Traffic cases heard in Biddeford Municipal Court

Biddeford Municipal Court held a busy session with Associate Judge Gerald C. Nas presiding. Teens Norman A. Boivin and Joanne R. Chasse, both 16, pleaded guilty to operating motor vehicles without licenses and were fined 15 dollars each. Harvey E. Woodcock, 19, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle without a license and was fined 15 dollars. Ernest Magnan, 61, was fined 5 dollars for failing to display a current inspection sticker, pleading nolo. Ralph M. Gordon, 44, was fined 5 dollars for inspecting without a valid sticker, also pleading nolo. Complainants included Trooper Mandell and Trooper Pride.

Biddeford Gerald C. Nason Norman A. Boivin Buxton Boivin Edward J. Mandell Jr Joanne R. Chasse Nason Mandell Harvey E. Woodcock Westbrook Ernest Magnan Grayson St. Biddeford Nolo John Pride Alfred Ralph M. Gordon South Portland Gordon Pride

Biddeford School Committee Sets Custodian Hours and Gym Use

The Biddeford School Committee approved a 39 hour week for custodians and arranged gym use for St. Louis High basketball and St Francis College home games at Biddeford Junior High. An adult evening course in advanced blue print reading for local company employees was announced, with a January start and a later opening due to past attendance issues. A differential pay plan for non classroom duties was discussed, with a Wednesday meeting set for further review.

Biddeford Emery St. Louis St. Francis College Raymond E. Kenneally Metal Tech Inc Lund Manufacturing Co Saco- Lowell Shops Keuffel and Esser Kennebunk Biddeford Preachers Association

Portland Weather Outlook Mostly Sunny and Cool

This afternoon mostly sunny and cool with maximum temperatures in the upper 40s and low 50s. Winds northeast 15 to 25 mph. Tonight fair followed by increasing cloudiness and not so cold with minimum temperatures in the 30s. Winds diminishing to northeast 10 to 15 mph. Friday mostly cloudy with a good chance of intermittent rain or rain showers. Winds becoming southerly and then increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

Portland

Mothers' Club Elects Officers in Kennebunk Village

The Mothers' Club in Kennebunk Lower Village elected officers including President Mrs Kay Baum and Vice President Mrs Isabelle Gooch. A food sale was planned for Saturday at 10 a.m. at Red and White Store to raise funds for the Darlene Atkinson Fund. A Men’s Club supper is set for Oct 15 at Kennebunk High School with Grace Gunn leading the committee. A sunshine basket was given to Mrs Geniva Neal and another to Mrs Otis Doane who is convalescing. An all day meeting is scheduled for Oct 21.

Kennebunk Mothers’ Club Kennebunk Lower Village Kay Baum Isabelle Gooch Elise Cooper Jessie Gooch Shirley Schmidt Baum Garden Street Darlene Atkinson Grace Gunn Kennebunk High School Vera Clough Marie Porter Nellie Brannan Marion Going Mary McKenney Geniva Neal Otis Doane

Church Officers Are Selected At Goodwins Mills

Robert W. Cole Sr. was re elected president of the Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church at the annual meeting. New officers include Howard Procter vice president, Dorothy Cole clerk, Coyle Smith treasurer, Mary Waterhouse collector, Joyce Smith auditor, Waterhouse Genealogy? (text shows Waterhouse) deacons and deaconesses listed with multiple members. Committees named Finance reporter publicity music flower sunshine Sunday School mission society youth. Also a motion to appoint Rev Mathew Farnum pastor and youth advisors to study purchase of a movie projector.

Goodwins Mills Robert W. Cole Sr Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church Howard Procter Dorothy Cole Coyle Smith Mary Waterhouse Joyce Smith Carleton Waterhouse Waterhouse David Smith Robert Cole Jr Linwood Goodwin Gladys Waterhouse Smith Joan Cole Joyce Goodwin Gordon Cole John Harris Robert Cole Leo Goodwin James Waterhouse Walker Smith Donald Anita Waterhouse Doris Smith Lois Cole Ruth Harris Virginia Gay Chestina Brown Procter Charlotte Cole Lawrence Brown Oscar Rundgren Harris Molly Goodwin Virginia Procter Flower Jean Goodwin Sunshine Brown Church Ethel Mullett Elinor Rundgren Mission Society Isolde Cole Judy Goodwin Mathew Farnum Robert Nickerson

Johnson Urges Grass-Roots Drive as Campaign Push Continues

LBJ told AFL-CIO delegates he will keep campaigning until November 3 and urged all Democrats to do the same to preserve land and protect policies. He criticized unnamed opponents in televised remarks, warning that bipartisan peace programs are under attack and the world’s peace would be in grave danger if dissenters prevail.

Maine Vermont Johnson Afl-Cio Goldwater Washington

Reading Ability Discussed By Biddeford Testing Group

The Biddeford Committee on Testing held its first meeting at Biddeford High School to plan a coordinated, district wide testing program for Biddeford public schools. Reading ability at the elementary level was the initial topic, with Carlton Wood outlining the Kittery program and its reading materials. Members listed include Supt Raymond Kenneally and school principals Paul Stebbins and Robert Hodge among others.

Biddeford Carlton Wood Kittery Raymond Kenneally Paul Stebbins Robert Hodge Gertrude Doliff Clara Stone Reno Roy Travers Jackson Spencer Trask Ernest Harmon Roger Painchaud Paul Brunelle

Church Women Plan Fall District Meeting in Portland

Seven members of the Women's Society of Christian Service of School Street Methodist Church Saco will attend the fall Portland district meeting in Auburn tomorrow. A WSCS officers workshop will be at Congress Street Methodist Portland Oct 17 at 10 am.

Women's Society of Christian Service School Street Methodist Church Saco Portland Auburn Wilma Griffith WSCS Congress Street Methodist Church Elizabeth Stevens la Dora Agen Stephanie Buter Virginia Strombom Saco United Baptist Church

McIntire Workers Schedule Meeting

A meeting of Republicans for McIntire for the U S Senate is planned tonight at 7 at the Tupper Headquarters on Main Street Biddeford. Workers who will man telephones at the office are to be instructed in the proper techniques. Any women volunteers who wish to work may attend the meeting.

McIntire U. S. Senate Tupper Main Street Biddeford

Maine confirms new members to state boards and commissions

Marshall Also confirmed and sworn in was Richard Y. Chadwick of Cumberland as a member of the Maine Aeronautics Commission replacing Richard S. Clement who is leaving the state. Other confirmations included Robert W. Hudson Lewis ton Advisory Council for Hospital Survey Act Barnett I Shur Portland Land Damage Board Walter M. Baker Livermore Falls State Personnel Board Leo J. Morency Rumford and Robert Ashman Chelsea Water Improvement Commission Virginia M. Burnham Farmingdale State Board of Nursing Roy C. Blake Sr. Brooklin John M. Conley Jr. Bath Robert O. Brown Fairfield Albert H. Page Auburn members of the State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation Drs Hugo Rothschild Thomas ton Edward Thegen Bucksport medical examiners for Knox and Hancock Counties Allison Loring Eastport Washington County Recreation Authority Hadley B. Miller Waldoboro public administrator for Lincoln County.

Richard Y. Chadwick Cumberland Maine Aeronautics Commission Richard S. Clement Robert Moore Casco Robert W. Hudson Lewiston Advisory Council For Hospital Survey Act Barnett I Shur Portland Land Damage Board Walter M. Baker Livermore Falls State Personnel Board Leo J. Morency Rumford Robert Ashman Chelsea Water Improvement Commission Virginia M. Burnham Farmingdale State Board of Nursing Roy C. Blake Sr Brooklin John M. Conley Jr Bath Robert O. Brown Fairfield Albert H. Page Auburn State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation Hugo Rothschild Thomaston Edward Thegen Bucksport Knox Hancock Counties Allison

State Continues Page Inc Evidence Instructions

Justice Silsby urged jurors to keep an open mind and form no opinions until all evidence is heard. He outlined three evidentiary types: subjective, demonstrative, and circumstantial, and defined each type for the jury.

Page Inc Silsby

Biddeford Fire Crews Contain Grass Fire at City Dump

Biddeford firefighters battled a grass fire at the city dump yesterday afternoon using a booster line. A second call this morning at 7 near 73 Sullivan Street involved a blaze caused by hot ashes in a car ton box with no water used. The three story wooden tenement is owned by Paul Lemelin.

Biddeford Sullivan St Paul Lemelin

Saco Pythian Sisters Initiation Rites Held

Saco Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters held initiation rites in the Main Street hall with President Mrs. Bertha Twomey presiding. Invitations noted include a Woodfords reception for Mrs. Merrill, a Laurel Temple event for Mrs. Weeks in Kezar Falls, and a get together supper for Sisters and Knights at the Saco hall on November 11. The charter was draped for 30 days in memory of Mrs. Lizzie Hayner. an investigating committee was appointed.

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters Main Street Pepperell Square Saco Bertha Twomey Woodfords Temple Dorothy E. Merrill Past Chiefs Association K. of P. Hall Woodfords Laurel Temple Kezar Falls Marion Weeks Riverside Methodist Church Knights Saco Hall Lizzie Hayner Mary Dawn Sylvia Smart Maude Brown

Initiation Held for New Maine Woodcraft Member Eva Roberge

Mrs Irma Morse grand chief of Maine presided as Eva Roberge joined Woodfords Temple Portland The initiation team included Mrs Helen Mills grand senior Maine and Mrs Josephine Haskell grand protector Maine with guest Mrs Marion Lib by Also present were Mrs Clara Blouin and Mrs Marie Lunetta prize winners designated hosts for October 21 meeting Hostesses last night were Mrs Sarah Metcalf and Mrs Violet te Gobeil Mills spoke on the Supreme Jubilee in Nova Scotia.

Irma Morse Maine Eva Roberge Helen Mills Josephine Haskell Marion Libby Woodfords Temple Portland Malvina Miles Blouin Sarah Metcalf Violette Gobeil

Hot Lunch Week Observed By Town Leaders In OLD ORCHARD BEACH

National School Hot Lunch week will start Oct 12. On Oct 13, Town Manager Leon F. Jones council members and Superintendent Bernard C. Forbush will join Jameson School children for a luncheon with teachers.

Old Orchard Beach Leon F. Jones Bernard C. Forbush Jameson School

Appeals Board defers Poirier garage addition variance

Building inspector reports the Saco Zoning Appeals Board voted unanimously to defer granting a variance to Theodore Poirier for a 10 by 10 garage addition to a Cum berland Avenue property. The site in an R-2 residential zone allows only residential occupancy and limited other uses after board hearings. Poirier has applied for occupancy, per records.

Byron F. Dolby Saco Zoning Appeals Board Theodore Poirier Poirier Cumberland Avenue Saco Board of Appeals

Saco Board Variance Rules On Ted's Auto Body Permit

Saco residents question board authority over a variance for a commercial venture in a residential zone. Chapter 90-A allows variances to avoid undue hardship if not departing from ordinance intent, and only when the municipality specifies the exception terms.

Pancy Ted Saco

Traffic Accident Reported in Biddeford on Elm Street

A rear end collision on Elm Street caused extensive damage to a vehicle. Biddeford Police identified drivers as Paul Barden, 51, of Tasker Street, Saco, and Roger Deering, 60, of Kenneb port. Deering said he was stopped in traffic when struck from behind. No injuries were reported.

Elm Street Biddeford Paul Barden Tasker Street Saco Roger Deering Kennebunport Deering

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