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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1963
Page
2
Charles Tufts son of Mr and Mrs Walter L Tufts Jr of Tiffany Lane Saco has come home after a month as a hospital patient at Webber Hospital concluding a stay for medical care.
The Auxiliary to the Alexander McMillan Post Royal Canadian Legion will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Sarah Jetcalf 54 Oak St Biddeford. Orchard Lodge AF and AM will hold a stated meeting at 7 30 p m Monday in Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall Old Orchard Beach with regular business and Entered Apprentice degree work. Refreshments served. Group D led by Mrs Marc Simard will run Notre Dame Auxiliary Thrift Shop next week.
The report ties Rev. Ciszek’s family to a wider spy case network. It notes Sister Conrad, Helen Gerhardt, and other relatives connected to the Bernadette order and State Department contacts. It references Makinen’s Berlin gasps and Kiev arrest, and Donovan’s comments on a potential Powers Abel exchange amid U.N. staffer Egorov’s immunity fight and Queens arrest.
The Ocean Park Hotel's main dining hall was abandoned and the post office moved in 1946 while forty four rental rooms remained busy, with guests often turned away. Bellhops greeted the railroad at Ocean Park station as the old shoreline faded in 1923. The hotel stood as a popular New England inn, yet the rise of motels and cottages changed the scene.
The St. Is Skating Club announced tag days for October 25 and 26 in Biddeford at a special meeting led by president Thomas Gleason. Officers and parents attended as plans for fund raising to buy club uniforms were finalized. A further meeting is set for Thursday October 17 at 7 pm at Emile Lamontagne's home 276 Hill Street Biddeford and all members and interested parents are urged to attend.
Saco firefighters were dispatched to Pepperell Square yesterday at 1 30 p m to check a flare up in the oil burner in the apartment of Mrs Grace Fox. The blaze had died down upon arrival with no damage reported.
Sincere thanks to Dr. Charest Dr. Fortier Sisters Nurses and Nurses aides of the Notre Dame Hospital for their kind care also to my relatives and friends for the beautiful flowers cards and other gifts sent me during my recent illness. Mrs Pauline Henri
KENNEBUNKPORT Frank W Miller 93 a life long resident died at home Born January 19 1870 son of George and Eliza Chase Miller he worked for the Iton and Maine Railroad attended First Congregational Church No survivors Funeral services Monday at 1 pm Bibber Memorial Chapel 67 Summer St Kennebunk calling Sunday 2 4 and 7 9 p m Rev Robert Howes will officiate burial in Arundel Cemetery
York County Clerk J Albert Merryman released a list of 40 names drawn for special jury duty for the murder trial of Richard R Walton of Biddeford, set to begin Monday in Alfred. The pool adds to the traverse jury with jurors from Kennebunkport Limington Biddeford Hollis Kittery Limerick Wells Old Orchard Beach Eliot Waterboro Saco Lebanon York Sanford Acton North Berwick Cornish Alfred Lyman Shapleigh Buxton Dayton South Berwick Berwick and other towns.
Delta Alpha Class of Christ Church Kennebunk gathered for an all day session at the Wells home of Mr and Mrs P William Duggan on Post Road A. A covered dish luncheon followed by a brief business meeting. Attendees included Mrs Addie Watson Mrs Angie Yates Mrs Grace Smith Mrs Violet Hopkins Mrs Frances Hutchins and others.
The Biddeford Army Recruiting Station secured 42 enlistments plus two in various Army programs, earning a letter of commendation from Capt. John R. McGrath, commanding officer in Portland. The accolade was received by SFC Paul Cobb, station commander, and SFC William Rickett, recruiter, for July through September in southern and central Maine.
The article argues nuclear propulsion offers superior performance over conventional ships and notes plans to announce a hearing date. Navy sources say stakes extend beyond a single ship, with implications for Earth’s proposal that future combat vessels over 8,000 tons use nuclear power.
The economy remains at a high level with an automobile production spurt reaching 175,000 cars, the year’s peak, beating earlier highs. Steel output rose for a seventh straight week to 1,883,000 tons, a small gain. NYSE trading rose to 23,798,299 shares while bond sales totaled 22,038,000 dollars in value, down from the prior week.
Alaska's population exceeds 226000 with about 40190 Eskimos and Indians, reflecting demographic split within the territory.
Clear and cooler tonight with a continued cool trend Sunday, mostly sunny. Highs in the 50s, lows in the upper 20s to low 30s, with sunrise around 7:00 a.m. and sunset near 6:22 p.m. Sky conditions and times are noted for local readers.
The community announces multiple Sunday gatherings and services across Biddeford and nearby towns. Youth groups from various churches meet in the late afternoon and evening, with Junior and Senior United Church Youth in Biddeford meeting at 5 and 6 30 p m, and additional services at Advent Christian, Faith Tabernacle, First Assembly of God, Bible Path Church, and other churches. Sunday worships, evangelistic services, and training unions occur for youth and families at several locations including Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kennebunk, and Goodwins Mills.
Priscilla Chapter Order of the Eastern Star held its October meeting at Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road with a program honoring long serving Roger S and Elva G Bragdon. Members received certificates. charter was draped in memory of Lillian Emmons. memorial poem read. invitations and future events listed. Proceeds from a silent auction benefited the worthy grand matron’s project. inspection set for Nov 8. officers rehearse Nov 7.
York County Council and Auxiliary gathered at the Old Orchard Beach Post home on School Street for the October session. County Commander Royal Sheltra led the Legion meeting with visiting officers John Stover Donald Stone Roland Shank and Ronald Richards reporting on membership rehabilitation and veterans benefits. An Auxiliary report highlighted activities from six units including South Berwick Kittery Saco Biddeford Kennebunk and Old Orchard Beach. The group planned a mass initiation in Saco on December 7 and a reception November 2 in Portland honoring Ruth Drake. The next meeting is November 8 in Berwick.
A Sunday meeting is scheduled for 8 p m at the residence of Mrs James Hussey on Graham Street in Biddeford.
Saco Building Inspector Rene A. Allie issued permits for limited construction activity. Benjamin J. Rycosky received approval to build a motel on Ocean Park Road with an estimated cost of 10000, while other permits covered a boiler room for Saco Tanning Corp at Factory Island for 14000 and several sun porches, a garage, and a shed remodel with small costs.
Members of the Madisses of the First Parish Congregational Church in Saco voted to buy three Sunday School tables at a meeting held in the parish house. Florence Northrop president gave a report on the rummage sale and led the business session. A covered dish supper was announced for Oct 24 at 6 30 p m in the parish house. A beauty counselor demonstration by Ruth Meserve was planned. Refreshments were provided by co chairmen Margaret Gross and Maxine Burrham with help from Alice Brock Winona Whitney and Louise Sanborn. Patricia MacLeod was welcomed as a new member.
Arun del Grange installed by State Deputy Richard Burke with Master Mrs Ruth Clough and officers named. A public supper and rummage sale were set, with Mrs Eleanor Merrill in charge of a Thanksgiving project and cards for ill members requested. Kennedy to visit Orono campus next week for convocation and honorary degree as part of long planned trip.
The mighty canyon continues to be carved by the Colorado River, reshaping the landscape as water and time erode rock layers. Persistent erosion maintains the Grand Canyon’s dramatic relief and geological significance.
A smoke filled cellar at 16 South Gate Ave Biddeford caused a morning fire. Fire crews from Engine 5 and Tank 1 wore gas masks while locating the source of dense smoke. The home of Mr and Mrs Jewel F Basinger and their three children was scene. response lasted about 15 minutes.
Marriage intentions on file with Biddeford City Clerk Paul Deshaies list Larry Clifford Fournier of Portland and Claudette Trottier of Biddeford 57 Sullivan Street, David Francis Burley of Biddeford 405 Alfred Street, and La Donna O Dell Burnette of Galatin Tennessee.
Berwick High edged Wells Harrier Club 45 to 17 as Stan Sheldon won the race in 13.51 for 2.8 miles. Berwick’s lineup included Plante, Burrell, Phillips, Vorster, Varney, Morrill and Smith among others, with several Wells runners also listed in the finish order.
The St Andre s Parents Friends and Teachers Association harvest ball refreshment committee has been announced by chairman Mrs Joseph Plamondon. Members include Miss Marie La branche Miss Rose Labranche Mrs Ludger Caouette Mrs Evelyne Gagne Mrs Eloi Lacroix Mrs Alfred Maulin Mrs Ferdinand Bourque Mrs Clara Blouin Mrs Marianna Dorais and Miss Antoinette Emond. The event runs Oct from 8 30 p m to midnight at the parish hall with Arlenes Orchestra and MC Albert Deshaies.
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