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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1964

Page

3

Harvest Buffet Supper Set At Saco Church

The annual harvest buffet supper will be Thursday evening October 29 from 6 to 7 at the First Parish Congregational Church in Saco. The Women’s Fellowship sponsors the event with a named committee chairmen and volunteers for tickets decorations dining room hostess buffet table soliciting kitchens salads desserts publicity and cleanup.

Women’s Fellowship of the First Parish Congregational Church Saco G. Patrick Shaw Howard Cush First Main Beach Streets Women’s Fellowship of the Church J. Allan Jasper Howard Cushman Lloyd Anderson Lloyd Trecartin Arthur Harmon William Rawlinson Donald Fogg Lester Austin Harry Nielson Paul Weiner Gordon Pendleton Robert Hunt Robert Warner Robert Goldthwait Gilbert Harrison Jr Lawrence Dearborn Walter White Ralph Meserve Roy Tounge Clay'on

Whist Party Aids Vocational Fund

A Saturday night whist party at St. Andre's Parish Hall Biddeford awarded a special prize to Mrs. Muriel Lambert for the vocational fund drive. High score winners included many local residents and visitors, with another whist event planned for next Saturday at 4 p.m. at a new hall.

Muriel Lambert St. Andre's Biddeford Marie A. Dorais Joseph Gosselin Clara Guay Evangeline Beaupre Camille Bouffard Bertha Desrosiers Lucianna Frechette Lorraine Elie Richard Petit Mathilda Lamarre Richard St. Onge Edmond Neault Georgiana Champoux John Berthiaume Jerry Binette Eva Guillette Aurore Boucher Loretta Bisson Marie-Anne Berthiaume Eveline Gervais Aurea Porter Alcide Boucher Martha Ruel Juliette Parker Diana Moulin Alfred Bisson Noella Martel Aew Hall

Division One AOH Honors Past Presidents Dinner

A lobster stew dinner was served in Biddeford during a testimonial for past presidents of Division 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians. President Cornelius Hector introduced the speakers, with James Murphy in charge of the supper and several members in supervisory roles. A follow up social is planned for next month at Hibernian Hall.

Division 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians Ahll Main Elms Biddeford Cornelius Hector Charles Gallagher Quentin Johnson William Cosgrove John J. Gleason Thomas Breen William Judge James Murphy Edward Lane John Cleary Leo Kenney Clarence Kennedy James O'Meara John Wynne John Cleary Sr Alphonse Descoteaux Frank Greaney Patrick Hazelton Robert McConnell Franklin Flanagan Leon Dansereau William Doran Sr Peter Farley James Hoctor Jack Devine Harold Carroll Jack Mininni Hector Hibernian Hall

Beach Residents Receive SBA Loan

Old Orchard Beach receives SBA direct loan funds in September 1964. The loan totaling 3000 goes to Clarence L. Roberts and Savannah P. Roberts, owners of a tourist home and cabins on Old Mill Road, as part of a Small Business Administration program announced by branch manager Maurice F. Williams.

Old Orchard Beach Small Business Administration Maurice F. Williams Clarence L Savannah P. Roberts Old Mill Road

Reed dedicates Libby Brook Watershed flood dam in Fort Fairfield

Gov. Reed dedicated Maine's first flood control and recreation dam in Fort Fairfield. He praised local citizens and leaders for creating the Libby Brook Watershed program. The $350,000 project features a 31 foot high dam, a downstream earthen dam, and a 4500 foot diversion channel.

Fort Fairfield Reed Libby Brook

Wells Grange Burns Mortgage in Installation Ceremony

Wells Grange held a mortgage burning and officer installation at the Grange Hall in Sanford Road. Participants included Hazel Bean Alberta Morison Rosalie Waltz Isabel Perkins Jacob Kelley F Raymond Moulton Mary Cole and Arthur Perkins with J Lionel Amirault as installing officer. Silver star certificates were presented to Mary Cole and Arthur Perkins. guests included state and local Grange officials and the Wells Congregational Church choir provided music.

Wells Wells Grange Grange Sanford Road Hazel Bean Alberta Morison Rosalie Waltz Isabel Perkins Jacob M. Kelley F Raymond Moulton Mary Cole Arthur M. Perkins George N. Perkins Micchael W. Thyng Robert W. Granton Lillian Clark Nellie McIntire Ceres Friedel Perkins Pomona Sandra Parent Flora Madeline Granton Alfred Parent Jacob Kelley Philip Anderson Maine State Grange State Grange J. Everett Riley Riley East Baldwin Leslie Adams Riverside Pearl Grant Saco State Home Economics Committee Lawrence Grant York Pomona Grange Wells Congregational Church Harrison Roberts

Mrs Messier Soloist at Installation Ceremony

Mrs. June Messier served as soloist for the installation ceremonies and her daughter Elizabeth acted as flower girl. Refreshments were provided in the dining room under the home economics committee's direction.

June Messier Elizabeth

Biddeford VFW Auxiliary Card Party Winners Named

Biddeford VFW Auxiliary staged a Sunday card party in the Biddeford city building with Ace of Hearts going to Mrs. Blanche Small. Co chairs were Mrs. Laura Dodge and Mrs. Small. Special prizes went to Mrs. Sarah Metcalf and Mrs. Almeria Proulx with many other winners listed including Mrs. Marie Boisvert, Mrs. Norma Berry, Mrs. Corinne Martin, Mrs. Metcalf, Mrs. Jeannette Curro, Richard St Onge, Mrs. Verena Renouf, Mrs. Alden Racine, Mrs. Alma Beaudoin and Mrs. Proulx.

Blanche Small Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Biddeford City Laura Dodge Small Sarah Metcalf Almeria Proulx Marie Boisvert Norma Berry Corinne Martin Metcalf Jeannette Curro Richard St

Biddeford Resident Celebrates 67th Birthday Party

Evelyn Lemieux of Biddeford celebrated her 67th birthday yesterday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Conrad and Mrs Verrier at Goose Rocks Beach. Gifts included a lounge chair from her children. Out-of-town guests from Andover Massachusetts joined, plus two grandchildren, Michael and Cindy Lemieux.

Evelyn Lemieux Jefferson St Biddeford Conrad Verrier Goose Rocks Beach Out of Town Roger Derry Nancy Raymond Wilson Lemieux Andover Mass Michael Cindy Lemieux

Progressive Whist Awards At Al fred Street Biddeford

High score awards were presented at a progressive whist party in Salle Charite Hall Biddeford. Winners included Lillian Grenier Blendhe Tremblay Georgiana Lizotte for women and Arthur Bolduc Ferdinand Bourque Joseph Dube for men. Special prizes went to Rose Daigle Tremblay and Joseph Dube. Another bean supper is planned for October 17 at 17 Alfred St followed by a progressive whist party with a bid whist gathering on October 18.

Salle Charite Alfred Street Biddeford Lillian Grenier Blendhe Tremblay Georgiana Lizotte Arthur Bolduc Ferdinand Bourque Joseph Dube Rose Daigle Tremblay Alfred St All

Youths Given Severe Lecture in Biddeford Court

In Biddeford Municipal Court Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason gave a severe lecture to two youths after they were brought in for taking Kerwin Twomey's automobile from 105 Graham St. in Biddeford without consent. Joseph L. Callahan, 18, of 9 Beach St., Saco, pleaded guilty to operating an unregistered motor vehicle and was fined 35 dollars or 30 days in jail. He was allowed to pay by Friday and placed under special probation to Capt. Philip Poirier.

Biddeford Municipal Court Gerald C. Nason Kerwin Twomey Graham St Biddeford Twomey Joseph L. Callahan Beach St Saco Nason Callahan Philip Poirier

Rejection Asked Of Radical Views

Rumford Maine Senator Muskie urged rejecting radical and extreme foreign policy positions in a Sunday speech. He praised Kennedy and Johnson era strength, saying the Communist threat was contained without loud bluffs and bullying, contrasting with Barry Goldwater's stance.

Curtis backs guaranteed student loans in Portland race

In a Sunday address in Portland, Democratic candidate Kenneth M. Curtis endorsed guaranteed loans to students, arguing the Hartke Bill would prevent gifted students from slipping into indolence. He criticized the rival proposal of tax credits limited to families who can afford college for their daughters, a plan associated with opponent Stanley R. Tupper.

Portland Kenneth M. Curtis Stanley R. Tupper

Biddeford Sewage Work On Schedule

Work on Biddeford's new sewerage system progresses on schedule under three contractors. Resident Engineer Philip Bartlett of Whitman and Howard reports the treatment plant has steel framework up and sides to be closed this week.

Philip Bartlett Whitman and Howard Biddeford Bartlett

Biddeford Firemen Respond to Needless Run and Blazes

Biddeford firefighters were called to United Baptist Church on Jefferson Street yesterday for a needless run with no fire found. A brush fire at 359 West Street was extinguished with a booster line. owner Charles Morris noted. Firefighters also aided Arundel in a farm blaze on Mountain Road later that afternoon. cause undetermined.

Biddeford United Baptist Church Jefferson Street West St Charles Morris Arundel

Embroidered Pillows Kits Offer Quick Colorful Designs

Crewel embroidery enjoys revival with two Pillow kits 25A and 26A. Kit 25A presents a bold floral design on ecru linen to be embroidered in wool with green cording. 26A features mushroom motifs in gold blue red and green with self welting. Each 14 inch square pillow kit includes a removable cover with boxing, zipper removed. Priced at 3.99, kits require order by mail with payment to Needlework Kit Service.

Ecru

Officers Installed By Saco Rebekah Lodge

Officers were installed at Odd Fellows Hall in Saco with Martha Robinson installing for the Rebekah Assembly of Maine. Elected officers included Madeline Brackett as noble grand and Eva Sherman as vice grand, with numerous appointed officers and a memorial service for Maude Tuttle. Represented lodges from multiple towns attended the ceremony.

Saco Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Saco Martha Robinson Rebekah Assembly of Maine Robinson Irene Libby Ernestine Roberts East Waterboro Noble Grand Lucy Durgin Madeline Brackett Eva Sherman Ethel M. Day Adelpha McKeen Phyllis Viningwarden Jessie Clark Herberta Harriman Priscilla Ladd Linnette Martin Aldie Palmer Nancy Rumery Marion McAuley Beckus Maude Tuttle Roberts Libby Helen Daly Eleanor Kennedy Mary Fairfield Evangeline Lodge Biddeford Old Orchard Lodge Old Orchard Beach Olive Lodge Kennebunk Forest Lodge West Buxton Ruhamah Lodge Springvale Rehoboth Lodge Narragansett Lodge

Beckus Found Guilty of Murder After Deliberation

Beckus admitted guilt in spirit and argued the state seeks justice for Charles Black. Judge Justice Silsby charged the jury on robbery linked homicide, malice aforethought, and required proof of a robbery and a life taken. The jury, after questions, returned a murder verdict.

Pace One Charles Black Justice Silsby Beckus

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