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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1962

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Danville area personals and service members noted

Joseph M and Richard Beaumont of Horizon Academy faculty attended a New England Association of Guidance meeting in Poland Spring. Marine Pvt. 1-C James F. Lisica, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lisica of 91 Bradley Street, Saco, joined the First Marine Aircraft Wing for duty at Iwakuni Japan. Mrs Lena Grenier reelected collector of dues for St Erse council Union St. Jean Baptiste Biddeford, confirmed by the 20th Maine council Portland and General President J Henri Gaguen Woonsocket RI.

Joseph M Richard Beaumont Horizon Academy New England Association of Guidance Poland Spring Marine Pvt James F. Lisica Alec Lisica Bradley Street Saco Marine Aircraft Wing Iwakuni Japan Sterese Council Union St. Jean Baptiste Biddeford Lena Grenier Congress of Maine Portland J. Henri Gaguen Woonsocket R. T

York County Salon 598 Eight and Forty Meet Tomorrow

York County Salon 598 Eight and Forty will meet tomorrow at 8 p m at the home of Mrs. Lawrence R Ellis York Beach with Mrs. William Annis as assisting hostess. The Delta Alpha club will meet next at 7 30 at the home of Hutchins 1 Maple Fan Avenue Biddeford Mrs Wayne Hutchins will serve as assisting hostess. Saco Extension association will meet Tuesday October 23 at 10 50 a m in Saco GAR hall instead of October 16 as previously scheduled Dinner will be served at noon and the meeting topic will be Small Electric Appliances.

York County Lawrence R. Ellis York Beach William Annis Delta Alpha Club Ith Hutchins Maplefan Avenue Biddeford Wayne Hutchins Saco Extension Association Saco Gar Hall

Church Notes Confessions Schedule At Kennebunk Wells

The Junior Bandana soldiers of the Saco Salvation Army plan a Saturday meeting at 10 a.m. Confessions are listed for St Monica in Kennebunk from 4 to 5 p.m. at St Martha in Kennebunkport from 4 to 8 p.m. and at Mary Church Wells from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Bandana Soongsters Saco Salvation Army St Monica Church Kennebunk St. Martha Church Kennebunkrt

Absentee Ballots Available in Biddeford Clerk Office

Absentee ballots for the state election on November 6 have arrived and are available at the Biddeford city clerk's office. City Clerk Ralph Binette said today that Municipal officers will meet at 7 Monday night to pass on a warrant for the state election.

Biddeford Merk Ralph Binette Binette

Visitation Committee Examines Lyndon Institute

Headmaster Robert Bowie of Thornton Academy returned from a three day visit to Lyndon Vermont as part of the Visiting committee of the New England Association of College and Secondary Schools evaluating Lyndon Institute for accreditation. Other committee members were John Mitchell of North Yarmouth Academy and John Needham of Cushing Academy Ashburnham Massachusetts.

Robert Bowie Thornton Academy Lyndon Vt New England Association of College and Secondary Schools Lyndon Institute John Mitchell North Yarmouth Academy John Needham Cushing Academy Ashburnham Mass

Stock market slips in slow Columbus Day trading

New York stock prices softened in early afternoon Columbus Day trading. The AP 60 stock average held at 218.5 at noon with most shares unchanged. Growth issues fell, IBM down about four points, Burroughs and NCR down around one, Polaroid and TI down several points, while Wheeling Steel rose and Dow industrials fell 1.55 to 584.92 by noon.

New York Associated Press IBM Burroughs National Cash Register Polaroid Texas Instruments McCrory Xerox du Pont Union Carbide Consolidated Edison Commonwealth Edison Ford Wheeling Steel U.S

Card of Thanks From the Serpico and Morin Families

The Serpico family thanks friends neighbors and relatives for flowers and expressions of sympathy after their bereavement and credits doctors nurses at Webber Hospital for care Alma Morin also expresses gratitude for flowers cards and visits from relatives and friends.

Carmen Serpico Webber Hospital

Death of Mrs Mary Archambault 85 in South Portland

Mary Archambault aged 85 died yesterday morning. She lived at 1309 Broadway South Portland after five years there and 36 years in Scarborough. Born May 11 1877 in Manchester England she was the widow of Antonio Archambault who died in 1955. A St John the Evangelist parishioner she survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral 10 15 AM Saturday at St Andre church with calling hours today 2 4 and 7 10 PM Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford.

Mary Archambault Broadway South Portland Scarborough Manchester England Joseph Perry Antonio Archambault St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church St Andre Bolduc Alfred Street Biddeford

Ray E Haines longtime NYU professor dies at 71

Ray Edward Haines 71 of Hastings on the Hudson and Old Orchard Beach died Thursday in a Scarborough nursing home after a long illness. He taught in the Industrial Arts department at NYU City College before retiring five years ago. Born in Northampton NY he was son of Edward and Gertrude Norton Haines. Survived by widow Georgiana Charles Haines a daughter Mrs Page Hunt a stepson Richard Woodman a brother Guy Haines a sister Mrs Mabel Dodge and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Sunday 2 pm at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home 36 Portland Ave calling Saturday 7–9 pm Burial Monday in Jackson Cemetery Jackson NH.

Ray Edward Haines Hastings-On-The-Hudson N. Y East Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach Scarborough Industrial Arts New York University City College Northampton N.Y Edward Gertrude Norton) Haines Georgiana Charles) Haines Page Hunt Gaylordville Conn Richard Woodman Syracuse Guy Haines New York City Mabel Dodge Manchester N. H Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home Portland Avenue

Biddeford girl Diane Lacourse dies after long illness

Diane Lacourse five of 5 Hazel Street Biddeford died in a local hospital after a long illness. She was born February 8 1957 in Biddeford to Sylvia and Germaine Lacourse. She is survived by her parents a sister Susan maternal grandparents Emil Girard paternal grandparents Oscar Lacourse, all of Biddeford. Friends may call at Emond Funeral Home 1 to 5 and 7 to 10 pm and Saturday prior to the Office of the Angels at St Joseph Church at 11 am.

Diane Lacourse Hazel Street Biddeford Sylvia and Germaine Girard Lacourse Susan Emil Girard Oscar Lacourse Emond Office of the Angels St. Joseph Church

Funeral for Mrs. George Precourt in Lewiston

Funeral services for Mrs. George C. Precourt formerly of Biddeford who died in Lewiston Tuesday were held at St. Andre church. Rt. Rev. Msgr. Aime Giguere presided with Rev. Edmund J. Hache deacon and Rev. Bernard Nicknair subdeacon. Male quartet sang with Laura Lauren Proulx at the organ. Bearers included Arthur Belisle and Roland Belisle among others. Out-of-town attendees named Saldani, Precourt relatives, and Mrs. Cecilia Mainville.

George C. Precourt Biddeford Lewiston St. Andre Church Aime Giguere Edmund J. Hache Bernand Nicknair St. Andre Laura Lauren Proulx Arthur Belisle Roland Belisle Roland Beauregard Lucien Doyon Lionel Bertrand Marcel Bertrand Hache James Saldani Edward Saldani Nancy Saldani Marlboro Mass Joseph Precourt Chicago Ill Cecilia Mainville Newburyport

Boucouvalas Seeks Saco Zone Change

Boucouvalas brothers seek zoning change to permit a supermarket. A public planning board meeting in Saco’s municipal court room will be held Wednesday night October 4 at 7 30 to consider rezoning part of Elm Street to business use for their recently purchased property.

Boucouvalas Brothers Saco Planning Board Boucouvalas Planning Board Elm Street Iarea

Truck Drivers Ignore Bypass at Grantham

Grant ham officials report long distance truckers skip the new by pass around Grantham, clogging the town's narrow main street. They flock to Tony's Cafe where a fry up costs 3 shillings forty two cents, and drivers say they would rather endure traffic than miss the meal. Tony has agreed to relocate his cafe onto the highway to reduce congestion.

Grantham England Tony John Welsh

Morale high at Guantanamo base says Muskie

Senator Edmund S. Muskie reports strong morale at the U. S. Naval Base in Guantanamo Bay Cuba. He notes personnel are prepared for emergencies but found little evidence of any imminent Cuban move against the base after his recent trip.

Portland U. S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay Cuba Edmund S. Muskie Dlaine Fidel Castro

Portland Weather Update With Showers And Clearing

This afternoon is cloudy with scattered showers and possible thunderstorms. Winds from the south to southeast 10 to 20 mph. Small craft warnings are posted along the coast. Tonight showers end early, then clearing and cooler with northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Saturday should be mostly fair and cool with variable clouds. Temperatures range from 60 to 65 and near 40.

Portland

Bowling Team Awards At Biddeford Knights Meeting

Awards for sectional and state finals went to Capt. Roland Petit Leo Laverriere Raymond Gendron Nick Gillis and Chris Anton at the Biddeford Knights of Columbus October meeting held at the K of C hall Norman Eaupre grand knight presented the honors Tonight a Columbus Day address is aired on the local radio with guest speaker Luke Hart supreme knight of the order The address will be carried where Knights councils exist A first degree will be conferred Sunday after the 10 am mass A social and dance mark the November 3 65th anniversary observance of the Biddeford Knights of Columbus The next meeting is October 25 at 8 pm in the hall

Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus K. of C. Hall Roland Petit Leo Laverriere Raymond Gendron Nick Gillis Chris Anton Norman Eaupre Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Luke Fk. Hart Christopher Columbus

County Republicans Review Campaign Efforts Ahead of Vote

York County Republicans meet at Philip Hussey Jr home in Kennebunkport to sharpen plans for the November 6 election. They discuss campaign energy, candidate billboards, mass distribution of flyers, a detailed pre election schedule, and local election day organization. Marion Fuller emphasizes arming volunteers with tools to win.

York County Philip Hussey, Jr Republican Campaign Committee Hussey Kennebunkport Marion Fuller York

Nadeau Granted Hearing To Seek New Trial

Biddeford man Louis Nadeau, serving a life term for the 1949 murder of Ida Rosenbaum in Biddeford, will seek a new trial at a York County Superior Court hearing set for Monday at 10. He contends his January 1950 trial was unfair, a writ of error coram nobis granting the hearing before Justice Randolph A. Weatherbee.

Biddeford York County

Golf Tournament Begins Tomorrow in Biddeford and Saco

A two ball best ball event for amateur golfers in Maine and New Hampshire starts tomorrow at the Biddeford Saco County Club and runs through October 14. Club Pro Harvey Lamontague Jr announced gross and net prizes will be awarded at the finish.

Maine New Hampshire Biddeford-Saco County Harvey Lamontague, Jr

Soviet Foreign Ministry seeks repatriation of U S envoy aide

The Soviet Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared that Keremit S. Midzhun, the first secretary of the U S Embassy in Moscow, is engaging in intelligence gathering. He allegedly tried to persuade a Soviet state employee to share secret information and thus their government requests his immediate departure from the Soviet Union.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs U.S Moscow Keremit S. Midzhun Soviet Union Midzhun

Infant dies in Lewiston fire started by sibling

A three month old baby Gail House died in a Lewiston bedroom blaze caused when her three year old brother Russell played with matches. Fire Chief Roland G Dumais said the fire was confined to Gail and Russell's shared room.

Lewiston 2 Gail House Roland G. Dumais Russell Gail

York County Pomona Grange Elects Officers

Edward Ross of Waterboro was elected master of York County Pomona Grange at the annual meeting held last night at Cornish Grange hall. Officers for the coming year include Lawrence Grant Saco as overseer Margaret Thompson Barneg Beg North Berwick lecturer Benjamin Foster Bauneg Beg steward Clifford Berry North Saco assistant steward Milton Randall Saco Grange chaplain Verne Hobbs Mousam Lake treasurer Ruth Hobbs Mou sam Lake secretary Elwell Gammon Limington gate keeper Gloria Ross Waterboro Pomona Pearl Grant Saco Ceres Sarah Foster Barney Beg Flora Dorothy Berry North Saco lady assistant steward Nellie McIntire Wells Grange pianist Harry Willis John F Hill Grange Eliot on the executive committee. Installation set for November 8 at Waterboro Grange hall. Outgoing Pomona master and wife Mr and Mrs Harry Willis Eliot to be delegates to State Grange sessions later this month. Supper served to nearly 100 by host Grange committee.

Edward Ross Waterboro York County Pomona Grange Cornish Lawrence Grant Saco Margaret Thompson Barneg Beg Grange North Berwick Benjamin Foster Bauneg Beg Clifford Berry North Saco Milton Randall Saco Grange Verne Hobbs Mousam Lake Grange Ruth Hobbs Mousam Lake Pomona Harry Willis. Eliot

Marriage Intentions On File At Biddeford City Clerk

Marriage intentions listed include Ivan G Tate of Orchard Beach Maine and Mona G Vadnais of Biddeford along with Leo Paul Desmarais Jr of Biddeford and Joanne I Perreault of Biddeford and Donald L Croteau of Biddeford with Dorothy E Brousseau of Saco.

Biddeford Ivan G. Tate Cottage Avenue Orchard Beach Mona G. Vadnais Granite Street Leo Paul Desmarais, Jr Herring Avenue Joanne I. Perreault Foss Street Donald L. Croteau Cleaves Street Dorothy E. Brousseau Elmwood Drive Saco

Waynflete Girls Field Hockey Tops Thornton

Waynflete defeats Thornton Academy 2 0 in Portland as TA coach Doro thy Vlahakos confirms next match at Fryeburg next Tuesday. Waynflete secures win behind strong team play and timely defense.

Thornton Academy Portland Waynflete Dorothy Vlahakos Fryeburg

Unemployment Pay Claims Decrease at Biddeford Office

Unemployment claims at the Biddeford Maine Employment Security office fell by 37 last week with 668 receiving jobless benefits, down from 705 the prior week. The 1961 comparison shows 908 on file. there were 30 benefit exhausting events last week, marking the first since the year began April 1.

Biddeford Maine Employment Security Commission Francis M. Coughlin

Biddeford Public Schools See Enrollment Rise

A total of 1,766 students are now enrolled in Biddeford public schools, up 24 from the start of the current year. Biddeford High leads with 583 pupils, followed by Junior High with 533. Emery 359, Washington Street 156, Wentworth 68, and Bradbury 67. The gain is credited to parochial pupils transferring to public schools.

Biddeford Public Supt Raymond A. Kenneally Biddeford High School Emery School Washington Street Wentworth Street Bradbury Street

VFW Auxiliary Past Leaders Meet at Biddeford Home

The Past Presidents of the Biddeford VFW Auxiliary gathered at Mrs. Almeria Proulx’s home at 128 Alfred Street. President Marie Boisvert conducted the session. Get well cards were signed for ill members and prizes awarded to Laura Dodge and Belle Poirier during the social hour. Refreshments featured Halloween decor. Present were Marie Boisvert Beatrice Stone Almeria Proulx Belle Poirier Alden Racine Laura Dodge Blanche Roy and guest Luciannu Roy.

Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Almeria Proulx Alfred Street Marie Boisvert Laura Dodge Belle Poirier Beatrice Stone Belle Boirier Alden Racine Blanche Roy Luciannu Roy

Christmas Dinner Plans At Oak Ledge Terrace Saco

Club plans discussed for annual Christmas party a dinner event on Thursday December 20 at Oak Ledge Terrace in Saco. Members reminded of club sports night on October 20 and listed attendees include Mrs Charlotte Bagley Mrs Ellie Carr Mrs Jo Gelbke and others.

Oak Ledge Terrace Saco Charlotte Bagley Ellie Carr Jo Gelbke Valerie Mc ‘Callum Joan Deane Ruth Wooster Marion Hanson Marie Brousseau

Gym Shorts Fight Ends In Compromise

AKRON Ohio AP The battle over gym shorts ends in compromise as Judy Rae Bushong 16 arrives at Springfield Township High School vowing to wear oversized bloomer type shorts to cover her knees Her stance that public shorts are sinful was noted while school officials weigh how far to bend rules for dissenting students

Akron Ohio Judy Rae Bushong Springfield Township High School Judy

Bonding Firm Speaker Reports Fire Insurance Rates

Richard Lovejoy of Maine Bonding and Casualty spoke to York County Independent Insurance Agents at Howard Johnson Kennebunk about fire insurance rate structures. He noted changes depend on city officials contacting the New England Fire Insurance Rating Association in Boston for rate adjustments.

Richard Lovejoy Maine Bonding and Casualty Company York County Nsura Agents Association Howard Johnson Kennebunk Querie Biddeford Lovejoy New England Fire Insurance Rating Association Boston Charles Nadeuwu U. S

Pope to select most of council commissions for Ecumenical Council

The council fathers will elect 16 members of each commission with Pope John naming the rest to ensure representation from distant regions in Africa and Asia. Plenary sessions begin the week of Oct 21 as preparatory commissions produced nearly 9,000 poll responses shaping 70 draft topics.

Council Fathers John Africa Asia

Youth with Pennsylvania Ohio tags found at Nashville school

A stocky blond youth arrived at West End High in Nashville after a questionable tale about Seth French. School officials questioned him and arranged a committee meeting at another school. He befriended halffback John Bethurum, spent the night, and was later identified when police towed away his illegally parked car containing an expense record and a Northfield Ohio prescription. Parental confirmation followed.

Nashville West End Seth French John Bethurum

Mrs Lawford Faces Charge In Expired License Case

Patricia Lawford wife of Peter Lawford and sister of President Kennedy faces a Municipal Court appearance in Santa Monica California to explain why her driver's license expired and to present a new one. She was due in court Thursday but her attorney said she had returned from the East and had not time to prepare a defense.

Santa Monica Calif Patricia Lawford Peter Lawford Kennedy W. Blair Gibbons

Yankees Lead Series as Fifth Game Delayed by Rain

Series update notes the Yankees hold a 3-2 lead in the series. The fifth game in New York, set for last Tuesday, was postponed by rain, with guidance on a related cooking instruction about preparing corned beef and eggs.

Yankees New York

AAUW York County Chapter Hears WHO Engineer Talk

York County AAUW chapter heard Prescott Stevens of the World Health Organization discuss the function and global reach of WHO at a Deering Union gathering. The event highlighted WHO’s 1948 founding, its 115 member nations, regional offices, and a $20 million budget, with films on Africa malaria training and Moscow malaria conference. Refreshments followed. resignations and a transfer were noted, and a fall workshop was announced for October 27 at East Winthrop Baptist Church.

York County Pier American Associatio University Geroge Love North Street Saco Deering Union Sweetser Children’s Home Joseph Truman Prescott Stevens World Health Organization James D. Riddle Harold Wentzell C. R. Parker West Buxton Portland AAUW Southern Maine Aauw East Winthrop Baptist Church Trymaf Stevens Geneva Switzerland WHO United Nations Washington, D. C America Copenhagen Denmark Asia Delhi India Brazzaville Alexandria Egypt Manila Philippines Repre Robert Whittier October Hospitality Lucien Scammon F. D. Merrill Harrietport Edward Carp Paul M. Croxford Chester Emerson

Freeport six year old among Maine highway deaths

Maine reported two highway fatalities including Georgia Lowell a six year old first grader struck while walking against traffic on U S Route 1 near Freeport. Darlene Moon a 19 year old Bucksport wife died when her car collided with a lobster truck in Eas Orland. Total Maine toll rises to 148 for the year.

Freeport Bucksport Maine Georgia Lowell Chhild Darlene Moon Eas Orland

Dexter Welfare Policy Orders Car Surrenders for Some Residents

In Dexter, the selectmen voted to require most residents receiving town assistance to surrender vehicle registrations, with exemptions for the elderly and those distant from town or work. Town Manager Rochie F. Smith cited aim to curb joy riding and aid abuse and estimates four to five of about 40 assisted families would be affected.

Dexter Rochie F. Smith Smith

GOP Writes To Uncle Tom Brother Of the President

A Republican National Committee fundraising letter was sent to Thomas A. Fitzgerald of Boston who replied that he cannot assist. He explains he is Kennedy's Uncle Tom, the brother of the president's mother, and refuses the request in the stamped return envelope.

Boston Republican National Committee Thomas A. Fitzgerald GOP Fitzgerald Kennedy Tom

Into Each Low Mood Sprinkle Eggs With Cheese

A brisk brunch guidance item suggests mixing eggs with shredded cheese before baking in a hot oven for a quick savory dish to lift spirits. The piece reads as a compact cooking tip emphasizing simplicity and warmth.

Halloween Party Plans Outlined At Camp Ellis

Annual children's Halloween party plans were outlined at a joint Camp Ellis fire station meeting by the Camp Ellis firemen auxiliary and a committee of firemen. Heads of committees include Ruth Stackpole and Mary Penditon for entertainment and refreshments. The auxiliary planned hosting officers of the Saco Firemen's auxiliary on Oct 18 with supper and entertainment.

Camp Ellis Saco Firemen’s Auxiliary Marjorie Pendleton Mabel Cloudman Christine Peterson Raymond Gagnon Ralph Allen Joseph P. Gregoire Auxilary Cynthia Lemay Marjorie ‘Pendleton Betty Worthing Lillian Gagnon Susan ‘Gagnon Carol St. Ours Ruth Stackpole Elsie Buzzell Lillian Morris Leona ‘Allen Mary Pendleton Gertrude Kelley

Von Braun Had Trouble With Mathematics

Oberaudorf Germany AP rocket expert Wernher von Braun struggled with math as a boy His father Baron Magnus von Braun recalls the 9th grade failure was due to lack of interest before Wernher found science He later excelled in mathematics at a Speikeroog boarding school and mentored the final year in math The elder von Braun notes his sons Sigismund Magnus and Wernher pursued varied careers at the U N, Chrysler and science fields

Oberaudorf Germany Wernher von Braun Baron Magnus von Braun von Braun U.S Berlin College Royal Francaise Lower Silesia Wernher Ettersburgh Weimar Hermann Lietz Speikeroog North Sea Sigismund United Nations Magnus iChrysler Corp Detroit

Hartland Tanning workers reject union representation vote

Workers at Hartland Tanning Co. voted 258 to 123 against union representation by the Leatherworkers International Union of America AFL-CIO. The election was held Thursday under the supervision of the National Labor Relations Board.

Hartland Hartland Tanning Co Leatherworkers International Union of America Afl-Cio National Labor Relations Board

Peaches with custard sauce and ginger garnish

A recipe note suggests serving drained canned peaches with a custard sauce. If candied ginger is available, rinse the pieces in hot water to remove the sugar coating and soften them, then garnish the peaches and custard with slivers of the ginger.

No Sentence in School Bus Passing Cases

Two cases of passing a stopped school bus on Beach Street were continued for sentence by Judge Hilary Mahaney in Saco Municipal court this morning. Doris L. Larochelle, 48, of 29 Storer Street, Saco, had pleaded guilty to the charge and Max Fleischer, 55, of Portland, had pleaded innocent. Judge Mahaney found both defendants guilty. Saco Police were the complainants in the cases.

Beach Street Hilary Mahaney Saco Doris L. Larochelle Storer Street Max Fleischer Portland Mahaney

Veterans Day Parade Plans Are Underway

The Biddeford Saco Veterans council met at the Boucouvalas Dupuis AMVETS hall in Saco to plan the annual Veterans Day parade. Parade marshal will be Ray Parisien of the Saco AMVETS. march from Saco to Biddeford with exercises on Monday November 12. Attendees included leaders from American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled American Veterans chapters. The next council meeting is set for Wednesday October 17 at the Saco AMVETS hall.

Biddeford-Saco Joseph Hanusek Tighe-Beaudoin\Farley American Legion Biddeford Paul LaPointe Veterans of Foreign Wars Earl Clappison Boucouvalas-Dupuis Amvets Saco Guy Goodwin Owen - Davis Robert Libby Disabled American Veterans Saco Amvets Hall

Hollis Man Fined In Superior Court

Oscar Hodgkins a 48 year old Hollis resident was fined 220 including costs by Justice Randolph A Weatherbee in York County Superior Court at Alfred for driving under the influence. He had appealed a Sanford Municipal Court conviction and fine. The incident allegedly occurred on River Road in Hollis on August 29. Hodgkins was released on 500 bail pending the Maine Law Court appeal after a motion to arrest judgment was denied.

Hollis Randolph A. Weatherbee York County Superior Court Alfred Oscar Hodgkins Sanford Hodgkins River Road Maine Law Court

Witness Affiliations in Vogt Testimony Shift

Witnesses Franconer and Bedell had testified Vogt was in the store on Sept 1 and 8. Dist Atty Emil Ober cited their statements as proof Vogt lied. Vincent now says he wasn’t in the store Sept 8 but playing golf. Bedell admits he was on vacation Sept 8 and had placed Vogt in the store Sept 8. Francouer now says he was not in the store Sept 1 and was on National Guard duty at Camp Drum New York.

Franconer Richard Bedell Dist. Atty Emil Ober Vogt Vincent Bedell Francouer Camp ‘Drum N. Y

Kennedy tours Columbus Day events with Hughes and Krim in New York

President Kennedy travels with Gov. Hughes to Columbus Day ceremonies in New York and Newark, escorted by Arthur Krim of United Artists. Krim helped organize the Madison Square Garden Democratic fundraiser last May. Kennedy stresses New York’s role in elections and taxes, noting a key stake in a Democratic House and Senate. Spectators greet the open limousine journey through Times Square.

Page One New York Hughes Kennedy Arthur Krim Krim United Artists Corp Madison Square Garden Pennsylvania Newark

Saco City Council Calls Special Meeting for Oct 22

City Clerk Clifford A. Purvis announces a special meeting of the Saco City council for Monday night October 22 to read the warrant for the November 6 elections. Other items may be discussed at this meeting.

Saco City Clifford A. Purvis

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