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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1964

Page

2

Local personals note from Saco and Biddeford area

Mrs Christina Hume of 88 Forest St Saco is a medical patient at Webber Hospital Mrs Lucien Fournier Ferry Road Saco is a surgical patient at Notre Dame Hospital Mrs Gaston Bellefeuille 73 Hill St Biddeford is a medical patient at Notre Dame Hospital Gedeon Roberge 110 South St Biddeford is a medical patient Msgr Melanson Assumption Society will meet at its Thornton Street Hall Biddeford at 7 30 tomorrow night Mrs Raymond G Boldue and children Louise and Claude 291 Alfred St Biddeford attended a wedding and reception on Columbus Day in Lowell Mass

Christina Hume Forest St Saco Webber Hospital Lucien Fournier Ferry Road Notre Dame Hospital Gaston Bellefeuille Hill St Biddeford Gedeon Roberge South St Melanson Melanson Assumption Society Will Meet At Its Thornton Street Hall, Biddeford Raymond G. Boldue Louise Claude Alfred St Lowell Mass

Union groups hold meetings in Saco and Biddeford

The Women s Educational and Industrial Union meets Friday at 2 p m at Hamilton Memorial Hall Beach Street Saco with Albion Benton as guest to present European travel slides The Owen-Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary convenes at 8 tonight in the post home Beach Street Saco Del egates to Girls State and mothers guests Biddeford Parent Teacher Association gathers Thursday at 5 p m in Biddeford Junior High School auditorium for a teachers reception The Unity Social Club meets 730 tomorrow at Irene Townsend 15 Hill Street Saco Bishop Fenwick Council Knights of Columbus meets 8 tonight in GAR Hall Saco Council Chagnon Union St Jean Baptiste meets 8 pm Wednesday at Adams Street Biddeford

Women's Educational and Industrial Union Hamilton Memorial Hall Beach Street Saco Albion Benton Benton Owen-Davis American Legion Auxiliary Post Biddeford Parent-Teacher Association Biddeford Junior High School Unity Social Club Irene Townsend Hill St Fenwick Knights of Columbus Gar Hall Council Chagnon Union St. Jean Baptiste Club Adams Street Biddeford

Church notes list Wednesday worship and activities in Biddeford area

A Wednesday slate of church events across Biddeford and nearby towns includes a mothers group at United Church of Christ Biddeford from 10 to 11 30 a m midweek services at Faith Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach Lyman First Baptist Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Kennebunk Lower Village and Village Baptist Kennebunkport and Ogunquit Bible study sessions prayer meetings choir rehearsals and reading room hours for several congregations with times ranging from 2 p m to 8 30 p m and various street locations.

United Church of Christ Biddeford Advent Christian Church Chapel Street Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Kennebunkport The United Church of Christ (Congregational Fellowship Hall

Governor Reed eyes options after mills close

Governor Reed noted that Stevens stated relief is unlikely. Bachman reported small firms showing interest in Lisbon Falls but cautioned new jobs would not offset the closures at Worumbo and Farnsworth Mills.

Peeve Stevens Bachman Lisbon Falls Worumbo Farnsworth Mills

Funeral for Valer Lemieux in Saco at St. Joseph’s Church

Funeral services for Valer Lemieux of Ocean Park Road Saco were held at 9 AM at St. Joseph’s Church. Rev. Normand Carrier celebrated the requiem high mass with Rev. Sylvia Levesque as deacon and Rev. Lucien McKeone as sub-deacon. Burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Out of town attendees included Mrs. Yvonne Dion and Mrs. Helen Martel of Montreal.

Valer Lemieux Ocean Park Road Saco St. Joseph’s Church Normand Carrier Sylvia Levesque Lucien McKeone Diane Rousselle Joseph Loranger Richard Moore Sr Alex Bineau George Trottier Valmore Ruel Wilfred Gagne Sacred Heart League of

Funeral for Rev Rene J Caouette Held at St Joseph Biddeford

Funeral services for Rev Rene J Caouette who died at his Biddeford home were held at St Joseph s Church. Rt Rev Msgr William G Cunneen led the high mass with Deacon Rev Ludger Melancon and Rev Leopold J Huot assisting. A large choir of priests from multiple towns performed as many clergymen attended the sanctuary. Burial was in St Joseph s Cemetery with Cunneen reciting graveside prayers.

Rene J. Caouette Biddeford St. Joseph's Church William G Cunneen Diocese of Portland Ludger Melancon St. Louis Church Limestone Leopold J. Huot Eastport Gerard R. Proulx Sanford Thurifer Roland J. Sirois Georges J. Plante Lewiston J. Henri Fournelle Saco George Troitier Alex Bineau Joseph Loranger Hervey Dubreuil John Renouf Louis Leroux J. Wilfrid Albert Wallerville Gerard J. Parent Waterville Antonio M. Gerardin Pittsfield Arthur H. St. Pierre Real J. Nadeau Lucien G. Grondin Thomas J. Joyce Mechanic Falls Richard P. Rice Brewer Robert E. Lee Portland Roland N. Patenaude Farmington Donald Nicknair OFM Raoul A. Fecteau Limerick Roger Bolduc James E. Knox Edward C O'Leary Old Orchard Beach Eli A. Hevey Arthur J. Dube Philip E. Desjardins Westbrook Felix Martin Armand E. Cyr John T. Arsenault South Berwick Marcel G. Chouinard Henri B. Callaire Lionel J. McKeone Richmond Lucien G. McKeone Norman G. Carrier Bernard L. Nicknair Germain H. Bureau Ovide Tanguay Theodore A. Bouthot Auburn Romeo A. St. Pierre Old Town Robert Lavoie Rumford Lucien J. Mandeville Hubert L. Boulay Alfred Gerard Doyon Wilfrid L. Ouelette Herve G. Carrier Harold Nicknair Marcel Robitaille Armand Blil Cornelius J. Enright Maurice V. Goan Coleman O'Toole Adrien H. Palardy Rosario E. Ouelette Rene G. Lavoie Raymond Lauzon Antonio A. Gosselin Stockholm William J. Kelly Kennebunkport James A. Daly Yarmouth Neil A. Burke Paul D. Gleason Raymond PD Auger Kittery John J. Finn Frederick Carpentier Ronald D. Labarre Millinocket Paul E. Roberge Bingham Paul L. Jalbert West Scarborough St. Joseph's Cemetery Cunneen Melancon Huot Fournelle Levesque

Funeral Services for George W. Cummings in Saco

Funeral services for George Willis Cummings of Springvale were held yesterday afternoon at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco. Rev C Joseph Ingraham officiated with Goose Rocks Beach Fire Department bearers including Julian Howard William Hanson John Dever William Nickerson Gilbert Fessenden and Jack Burnham assisting.

George W. Cummings George Willis Cummings Springvale Dennett and Craig Main St Saco C. Joseph Ingraham Goose Rocks Beach Julian Howard William Hanson John Dever William Nickerson Gilbert Fessenden Jack Burnham

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Maggie M Hill Old Orchard Beach

Mrs Maggie M Hill of 825 Portland Ave Old Orchard Beach died recently funeral services were conducted yesterday at Shumway Funeral Home Saco with Rev Norman J Langmaid of Portland officiating Interment followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco bearers included Oscar Littlefield William Hoyt Ernest R Hill Clement Meserve Leslie Meserve and Darrell Farnham Sunday afternoon the Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge held me-

Maggie Hill Maggie M. Hill Portland Ave Old Orchard Beach Shumway Spring St Saco Norman J. Langmaid Washington Avenue Methodist Church Portland Laurel Hill Cemetery Oscar Littlefield William Hoyt Ernest R. Hill Clement Meserve Leslie Meserve Darrell Farnham Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge

Portland Weather Update This Afternoon And Tonight

Moderate cloudiness with light showers and cooler temperatures expected this afternoon and tonight. Highs in the mid 50s, variable winds 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday clears in the morning, then fair but cooler. North to northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

Portland

Memorial service attended by sheriffs and grange group

Memorial services at the funeral home drew turnout from York County Sheriff's Department and the Saco Grange. Officers and members gathered in a group, reflecting community ties and official participation in the solemn event.

Morial York County Sheriff's Department Saco Grange

Funeral rites for Henry Saucier conducted at St Joseph’s Biddeford

Funeral services for Henry Saucier of 8 Pool Street Biddeford were held at St Joseph’s Church with a solemn high mass of requiem. Rev Sylvia Levesque led the service with deacon Rev Lucien McKeone and sub deacon Rev Normand Carrier. organist Mrs Diane Rousselle led the choir. Burial followed in Ste Theresa section of St Joseph’s Cemetery with committal prayers by Rt Rev Msgr Elie Hevey. Out of town attendees included Gerald Saucier U S Navy Norfolk VA and several relatives from Taftville Conn Soldier Pond Wallingford Framingham and Millinocket.

Henry Saucier Pool St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Sylvia Levesque Lucien McKeone Normand Carrier St. Joseph's Choir Diane Rousselle Beavers Union St. John the Baptist Arthur Lemire Leo Lemire Alphonse Lemieux Albert Nolette Albert Chretien John Berthiaume Ste. Theresa St. Joseph's Cemetery Elie Hevey Gerald Saucier U.S. Navy Norfolk Hermes Saucier Taftville Conn Oscar Saucier Soldier Pond Roy Perrow Zithie Colpitt Millinocket Theodule Saucier Wallingford Hampy Bosse Framingham Mass

Burial of Mrs Julia Labonte at St Josephs Cemetery

Burial of Mrs. Julia Labonte occurred in the family plot at St. Josephs Cemetery on Monday with committal prayers by Rev. Germain Bureau and Rev. Ludger Melancon. Attendees included out of town friends from Massachusetts Quebec Rhode Island New Hampshire and Maine.

Julia Labonte St. Joseph's Cemetery Germain Bureau Ludger Melancon Father Melancon Limestone Mable Holmes Joseph Degon Cambridge Mass Arthur Langevin Providence R.J James Dupuis Sorel Que Charles Neron

Traffic Cases Jam Biddeford Court Docket

Several motor vehicle violation cases were heard in Biddeford Municipal Court this morning before Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason. Jose K. Wallingford pleaded guilty to unregistered vehicle and license suspension charges, with fines totaling 40 dollars and a suspended license. Robert G. Smith faced two counts of unregistered vehicle and stop sign violation fines totaling 35 dollars and a 10 day license suspension, plus payment by Saturday. James A. Marshall appealed a grade crossing passing conviction, fined 35 dollars, released on 50 dollar bail for a Superior Court appeal in January, with Trooper Mandell the complainant.

Biddeford Gerald C. Nason Jose K. Wallingford East Waterford Wallingford Edward J. Mandell Jr Buxton Robert G. Smith South Waterboro Nason Smith Mandell James A. Marshall Standish Marshall

Stolen 1951 Chevrolet Sports Coupe Reported In Biddeford

Biddeford police seek a 1951 Chevrolet Sports Coupe reported missing on Foss Street between 7 30 p m and 1 a m last night. The car is believed owned by John E Foley of Springvale. Police urge any sightings to contact them.

Biddeford Foss Street John E. Foley Springvale

Lewiston GOP Truth Squad to Hold Lewiston News Conference

A Republican group nicknamed a truth squad plans a Lewiston news conference after Humphrey speaks indoors between 4 30 and 5 o clock. The panel includes Sen Carl T Curtis of Nebraska Rep John J Rhodes of Arizona and Rep Robert H Michel of Illinois.

Pace One Humphrey Truth Squad Lewiston GOP Carl T. Curtis Nebraska John J. Rhodes Arizona Robert H. Michel Illinois

Burial site of Button Gwinnett remains unknown

Historians still cannot confirm Button Gwinnett burial place the Georgia signer of the Declaration of Independence. No conclusive records identify where he was interred, leaving the final resting place a mystery for researchers.

Button Gwinhett Georgia

Wells Municipal Building Studied By Two Groups

Wells town planners and selectmen reviewed proposed plans for a municipal center housing town offices police and fire facilities. An alternate site west of the high school was discussed and a survey and cost estimates were ordered with rough building cost around 75000 dollars plus parking landscaping and access roads.

Board of Selectmen Town Planning Board Clarence E. Robinson Department of Economic Development Albeo G. LaPierre LaPierre Robinson William Abbott Abbott Mile Road Robert L. Littlefield

Planning Board Changes Zoning Plan At Old Orchard Beach

Chairman Leo F. Larochelle announced changes after a joint planning board and advisory committee meeting. Revisions include allowing rebuild of certain nonconforming uses after destruction, adding motels and hotels in residential districts, renaming districts to residential and tourist, and replacing nursing homes with lodging options in permitted uses, plus new neighborhood stores and restaurants in special exceptions.

Old Orchard Beach Leo F. Larochelle Planning Board Joint Planning Board Advisory Committee Larochelle Nder Union Avenue

Brush Fire Doused in Old Orchard Beach

A brush fire burning late yesterday was extinguished by firefighters. Unit 14 and two men responded to the call on Fern Park Avenue.

Old Orchard Beach Unit 14 Fern Park Avenue

Anniversary Mass for Mr and Mrs Oneal Boucher

Mr and Mrs Oneal Boucher of 273 Lincoln Street Saco will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a 6 50 a m Mass tomorrow at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Saco

Oneal Boucher Lincoln St Saco Notre Dame de_ Lourdes Church

Community Club Officers Named At Biddeford Pool

Officers of the Biddeford Pool Community Club were elected at the annual meeting at the Pool club hall. Frank L. Peck was named president, Joseph Souza vice president, Robert Gross treasurer, William McKenney secretary, and trustees include Frederick O'Neill Jr. and several others. The final report on a summer chicken barbecue for the scholarship fund noted over $300 raised. New members welcomed included Arthur Maxwell, Richard T. Russell, Matthew Sabena, Donald Palmatessa, George Pelletier, and Dora Auger. A Halloween party is planned for Oct 31 at 6 p.m., with a harvest dance set for Nov 14. A donation was given to Pride Training School, and the club received thanks from Keeping Maine Scenic for a city cleanup effort.

Biddeford Edward Wolfertz Walter Alexander Wolfertz Arthur Maxwell Richard T. Russell Matthew Sabena Donald Palmatessa George Pelletier Dora Auger I Charles Small Jr Dominic Germane Pride Maine Bidldeford

Tent And Trailer Permit Denied By Beach Council

Beach council rejected Rainbow Cabins Inc as the tent and trailer permit was not granted after Atty Charles Cohen of Portland urged reconsideration. McCallum and Trull supported approval pending a clean health report. five others opposed. A special town meeting on Nov 18 to address zoning was set and staff were authorized for various purchases and contracts.

Old Orchard Beach Charles Cohen Portland Rainbow Cabins Inc David McCallum John Trull State Board of Health McCallum Trull Donald Jones Charles Peckham William Mullen Paul Sicard Donald Shorey Shorey Leon F. Jones Atty David K. Marshall Brunswick Maine Municipal Association

Voskhod cosmonauts reach Soviet soil after seven hour space pass

After a long night break the Voskhod crew watched a TV picture of themselves on Soviet soil. Tass reported the cosmonauts slept in shifts and breakfasted with appetite. Feoktistov performed visual observations and instrument checks as Vladimir and Konstantin worked. Japanese experts weighed the craft at 15 tons, noting it was heavier than earlier Soviet ships but the booster possibly more powerful than Saturn 1. The craft landed near where Southern Siberia meets Central Asia. A U S radio greeting followed the U S transmission.

T'Em Tass Vladimir Konstantin Feoktistov Tokyo Voskhod Baikonur Moscow Siberia Soviet Central Asia United States United States of America

Beach Chosen For AMVETS Convention Site

Commander Adrien Petit was elected to the Maine State AMVETS Convention Corp. for a June 4 5 6 1965 meeting in Old Orchard Beach. The Old Orchard Beach AMVETS post will host. Roland L Huot and Norman Sevigny announced the event and a November 14 recognition night for Maine AMVETS queen.

Adrien Petit Maine Amvets Convention Corp Old Orchard Beach Merton Ira Staples Post Amvets Alfred Street Biddeford Amvets Post Roland L. Huot Norman Sevigny

Two Accidents Reported in Saco Traffic Crash Details

Saco police logged two today accidents. at 4:00 a.m. at Elm and Main a Dorchester man Daniel W Jacobs 27 failed to stop for a flashing red light colliding with Charles A Shaw 59 of Frankfort. Both cars about $100 damage. Jacobs cited for passing the red. At 8:20 a.m. Irene G Lapierre 35 of Scarborough and Doris M McKinnon 29 of Boothbay Park collided as McKinnon entered Lincoln Road. No damage estimate reported.

Saco Elm Street Main Street Daniel W. Jacobs Dorchester Mass Charles A. Shaw Frankfort Jacobs Shaw Irene G. Lapierre Scarborough Doris M. McKinnon Boothby Park McKinnon Lincoln Road

Two Sisters Hurt In Auto Accident At Notre Dame Hospital

Two Sisters of St. Andre Convent Sister Josephat and Sister Rose de lImmacules were injured when a two car collision occurred in front of Notre Dame Hospital. The Goulet car turning into the hospital caused the crash. both drivers were identified, with Joseph Goulet treated and released. Sister Rose de lImmacules in good condition with shoulder and possible internal injuries while Sister Josephat is in shock with no other injuries listed.

Notre Dame Hospital St. Andre Josephat Rose de l Joseph Goulet Sr. Rose de l'Immacules Sister Josephat

Employment Claims Decline In Area

The Biddeford office of the Maine State Employment Security Commission released figures for last week showing 681 claims filed versus 523 a year ago at the same time. The week before logged 721 claims compared to 635 a year earlier, according to Manager Francis Coughlin. Claims exhausted to date are 35.

Biddeford Maine State Employment Securty Commission Francis Coughlin

Speakers Discuss Parking Meters At Saco Meeting

Westbrook Chamber leader Leon Leavitt and Kennebunkport Chamber head Harry Mapes will address the Saco Businessmen’s Association supper meeting at Oak Ledge Motel Coffee Shop. Discussion centers on parking meters in Saco, with Westbrook’s meter history and Kennebunk’s Main Street practice to be explained.

Leon Leavitt Westbrook Chamber of Commerce Harry Mapes Kennebunk - Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce Saco Businessmen’s Association Oak Ledge Main Street Saco Leavitt Westbrook Kennebunk Mapes

Bradford Chapter DeMolay Elects Officers at Biddeford Meeting

Advisory board members Paul Woodman aad advisor Walter Alexander chairman Bryce Milne Urbin Roberge Jr Allen Sukalas and Kenneth Libby were placed in posts. Worshipful Brother Stanley Buzzell will report possible lodge contributions at the next meeting. Next session set for early new year at an announced time and place.

Advisory Council of Bradford Order of DeMolay Masonic Hall Biddeford Paul Woodman Aad Walter Alexander Bryce Milne Urbain Roberge Jr Allen Sukalas Kenneth Libby Stanley Buzzell Arion Lodge of Goodwins Mills

Murder trial set to start Monday in fatal bank holdup

Justice William S. Silsby set Monday as the trial date for Joseph Roderick Mac Donald 32 of Rochester N H charged with taking part in the slaying of State Trooper Charles C Black of York during a July 9 robbery at the South Berwick First National Bank of Biddeford. Accomplice Wayne Beckus 67 of Masontown Pa was convicted last Saturday. Mac Donald pleads innocent to robbery and murder. The venue change request was denied as fair trial possible in York County.

Alfred William S. Silshy Joseph Roderick MacDonald Rochester N. H MacDonald Charles C. Black York South Berwick First National Bank Biddeford Wayne Edward Beckus Masontown William P. Donahue Washington County Silsby York County

Destructive Water Surges From Various Natural Forces

Destructive surges arise from wind driven waves and explosive undersea events. Winds cause massive damage but submarine earthquakes and volcanoes can generate far more powerful waves. Storm waves rarely exceed 60 mph, while underwater sources may exceed 500 mph.

Biddeford Civil Defense Banquet Is Scheduled

Final plans were made to hold the annual banquet and installation of officers at the AMVETS Post on Alfred Street on November 7. Elections will be held at the next meeting on October 25 at Ruth Brown’s home.

Amvets Alfred Street Biddeford Civil Defense and Public Safety Association Rita Huot Ruth Brown Lessard Street Biddeford Sanford Civil Defense Kennebunk Wilfred Perreault Henry Rocray

Feathers grow in patterns unique to each bird

Feathers appear only in specific body areas following a species pattern. Kiwis and penguins are noted for having feathers distributed evenly across their bodies, while other birds show regional feather distribution.

Smith Street Fire Fought In Biddeford

Biddeford firefighters battled a blaze at the Westland Shoe Co on Smith Street yesterday at 3 p.m. The five story brick building is owned by the Biddeford Saco Development Corp. Damage was confined to the blower system.

Biddeford Westland Shoe Co Smith Street Biddeford Saco Development Corp

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